Rappahannock News, March 22, 2007

RappaHdnnack JOoixnty’s Family Newspap^r^SirjLcc ».« - t TT-s®c,BMr' O’/' V 129th Year ... No. 12 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007 Worldwide at HMESCOMMUNnrY.coM 50 cents Htx 91^. Public hearing brings out county voices School board draws both criticism and support By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The public hearing for the Rappahannock County School Board only drew about 26 people, but there was plenty of controversy as citizens voiced their opinions about the proposed budget. The proposed school budget is asking the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors for an increase of $548,910 from the last year. Of the additional funds, $332,228 is proposed for a 4.5 percent increase across the board for employee salaries. The school budget is the largest expense for the county’s annual budget. The recent reassessment of land value that caused alarming tax increases throughout the county has many citizens giving additional scrutiny to the ' budget. “The county cannot give you $495,000 more this year. It isn’t there,” said Monira Rifaat from the Piedmont District. She suggested cutting administrative positions within the school to reduce the increase in the budget. “It’s a difficult thing to say that teachers have a right to have higher salaries,” she added. “There is only so much money that you can get out of my hide and there are people with very low incomes and they are suffering.” Roger Cordani, a citizen from Flint HiD, noted that higher taxes were driving working-class citizens out of the county. See HEARING, Page A2 Sheriff Lee Hart Former deputies criticize Culpeper Sheriff Lee Hart By Jason Peck Rappahannock News Staff Writer While the Virginia State Police continues to investigate Culpeper County Sheriff Lee Hart for a series of allegations, the ranks of those speaking out against his management tactics are growing. Although Hart denies any wrongdoing, he remains silent on the details and specific allegations. “I don’t think that would be appropriate while the investigation is going on at this time,” Hart said. “In an ongoing investigation like this, we do not want to impede or in any way hamper the investigation. We just want for this to be as complete and swift as possible, and we’ll discuss it at that time.” The State Police 7th division, located in Fairfax, will spearhead the investigation. The allegations were originally filed to the State Police by Scott Jenkins, shortly before resigning from the Sheriffs Office in June 2004. Jenkins is currently running for sheriff; Hart has yet to announce if he will seek re-election. Hart said that he was first contacted by State Police investigators about two weeks ago. Capt. Rick Pinksaw of the See HART, Page A3 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 66 Instead of giving $50,000 to the lawyers, give it to the teachers. Daniel Mutcahy You could easily cut the football program and put $25,000 dollars towards a teacher’s salary. JeanLillard 66 There is only so much money that you can get out of my hide.... Monira Rifaat 66 There are a lot of people here that are ready to leave because they can’t afford to live here. Roger Cordani living under the line More than 85 property owners in area potentially affected By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Ken Petty bought a 60-acre piece of property near Amissville in 1968, he thought he had found the ideal setting for an escape from city life. The former government employee was living in Reston at the time when he and his brother, John, split a 120acre lot on Thoms Mill Run Lane and planned to build houses for themselves on the hills overlooking a fishing pond they constructed in a lowlying meadow. tile A few years later in tKe early1970s, the brothers noticed surveyors had planted rows of stakes that ran through both of their properties. The}’ decided to look into it and learned the Virginia Electric Power Company (Vepco) was planning to build a 500,000-volt electric transmission corridor there. More than 30 years later, a proposal by Dominion Virginia Power to build a second series of-steel-lattice towers and high-voltage power lines See LINE, Page A3 A closer look The existing 500,000-volt power lines j stretch 13 miles through Rappahannock I County. Dominion Virginia Power is proposing a new corridor to be located adjacent to the existing lines, ; Tlmn Graptac/Danw IMona Sourott n^intwnnnrli Counly^ttninufcinon CTto Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Alien TOWERING PRESENCE: More than 30 years after a first set of 500,000volt power lines were built over Ken Petty’s property near Amissville. Dominion Virginia Power is proposing a second corridor to run next to the existing right of way. * Newsmakers Caledonia bluebirds RappNature column debuts on a local wildlife and birding trail. Find your boots and binoculars. See Page A10. Happy Anniversary! The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is celebrating 25 years. See Page B1. No nails The Old House Builder boasts building the old-fashioned way with chisels and mallets. See Page A5. New faces Jay Brown and Kevin Alien have joined the ranks of Washington’s town government. See Page A4.

Hearing"' From Page A1 > “There are a lot of people here that. are ready to leave because they can’t afford to live here,” he said flatly. “Somebody somewhere has .got to do something about the increasing taxes.” Tbm Junk suggested that the board take a look at the amount of teachers in the school system. “We are at a low teacher-perpupil ratio,” he said. “If you got rid of 16 teachers you would still beat one teacher for every 15 kids.” Junk stated that the school board should level fund the budget. “The county needs to hire an efficiency manager to look at the school all the way down the line,” he stated. Daniel Mulcahy from the Wakefield district said the Board of Supervisors should spend tax dollars more wisely. Tm one who doesn’t care if power lines go through Rappahannock or not,” he said about the supervisors’ decision to spend money fighting Dominion Virginia Power’s power line proposal. “Instead of giving $50,000 to the lawyers, give it to the teachers.” Mulcahy added, “The lawyers don’t need that money, they’re not hurting much.” Budget support Other citizens supported the school board’s proposed budget, citing continued improvement in the school system. Kathym Traenor said she had watched the schools improve since 1988, when her oldest son went to school. “I am pleased with the progress of an ever improving school system,” she said. Linda Brosgol, from the Rappahannock County Education Association, said the current increase was not enough. “I am here to ask 5.5 percent increase in teacher salaries,” she said. Brosgol presented results of a fall 2006 survey of all teachers and staff. “The survey demonstrates that salaries remain the major issues in staff dissatisfaction and retention.” she added. “A serious re-appraisal of salary scales should occur in order to retain and attract highly qualified teachers.” Jean Lillard said she once taught in the Rappahannock school system, but her salary doubled when she left. “There are cuts you can make to give teachers higher salaries,” she said, noting that the football program was a recent additional cost to the county. “My pet peeve is the football program ... you could easily cut the football program and put that $25,000 dollars towards a teachers salary,” she said. 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He also said that it was still important to maintain the quality of the schools. “Like most people in the county, I was hit pretty hard by the tax increase, and like most people in this county, I don’t have children currently in the school,” he said. “But I strongly support an increased budget for our schools and teacher pay raises.” Citizens question the nature of public hearing An issue that arose during the meeting was the nature of the public hearing. School Board Chairman Kenneth Marlor stated at the beginning of the hearing that the public session was not a place for debate, and to limit their comments to three min utes. Monira Rifaat and Tbm Junk asked questions about the number of teachers that were in the school. . After the school board declined to answer the questions during the public hearing, James Gannon from the Rappahannock Voice protested. “It surprises me that there is no willingness on the part of the school board to respond to a question during a public hearing,” he stated. “If this is not appropriate for this setting, I don’t know what other forum would be.” Marlor responded that questions could be posed to the school board after the public session. “The public session is a place where the board listens and the public speaks,” Marlor stated, adding that each citizen had ultimate access to their representatives for questioning. Ron Frazier, the county supervisor for the Jackson District, stood up to lecture the school board on their behavior. “You are asking these people for their money,” he said. “Shouldn’t you be able to answer their questions before you vote to spend it? Shame on you if you are ready to vote on a massive budget and you can’t even tell the public how many teachers are in the school.” Marlor stated that the rule was made because of time constraints and not to hide the truth from the public. “We just don’t want to be kept here until 11 or 12 o’clock,” he said. “I’m surprised Mr. Frazier that you say such things,” said Aline Johnson, the Piedmont District school board member. “Because you came to my house last Saturday and I answered every question that you had for me.” Following the public hearing, Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell responded to the public request by stating that there were about 182 full- and parttime employees at the school. The board members also spoke with citizens privately following the public session. School board members speak After discussing the budget and personal issues in closed session the board returned to talk about their concerns about the school budget. Johnson noted that she had lived in the county for a long time and knew what it was like to pay taxes. “Your taxes are rising because of property values, not because of the school budget,” she said. “I have gone through this budget with fine-toothed combs,” she added. “If we cut it even more it will be detrimental to our kids.” Wesley Mills, who represents the Jackson District, gloomily predicted the future as the night wore on. “I have been adding up the figures in my head, and I have a real fear of what this situation will look like in 10 years,” he said. Rosa Crocker, the representative for the Wakefield District, said it is important to unite as a community and bring their problem to the state. “The problem is that we receive less additional funding from the state every year,” she said. “It would be nice to get the community as excited about this issue as they are about the power lines.” E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Line From Page A1 is giving Petty an unwelcome case of dqja vu. “We tried to get them to stop last time they brought them through and I said next time I’m going to fight them even harder,” he said. Petty said he left Fairfax County to get away from development, but ironically he moved into an area where he has a daily reminder of the urban environment he left in Northern Virginia. Petty's story is not unique in eastern Rappahannock County. Dominion has said they will require up to 150 feet of extra right of way to build another transmission corridor, and that has left more than 85 property, owners wondering if the new lines will cross their lands. Petty estimates that about five to seven acres of his property are in the power line footprint. The lines hang directly County and Town Meetings On Monday, Mardfe 26,. the Tbwn of Washington’s Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Ibwn Hall on Gay Street to continue the review of proposed amendments to the town’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. There being no business to come before them, and after consultation with the chair, the regular March 2007 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby canceled. above the dock on the fishing pond between his and his brother’s houses. On hot summer days when consumers have their air conditioners cranked up and electricity demand is at its peak, Petty said he can hear the lines hissing and popping from his house several hundred feet away. “I didn’t realize the damage it would do,” he said. “After a number of years, you would think you would get used to it, but I haven’t.” Still to this day, Petty says he never signed a contract with Vepco - the precursor to Dominion - to allow the power company to use his land. “I told them, 1 don’t want your money, you don’t have enough money,’but it didn’t stop them,” Petty said. “It’s not right. We five in a democracy,” he said. “Landowners should have more to say about their property.” The average height of Rappahannock’s existing power towers ranges from 90 to 160 feet with an average of 115 feet, said Jim Norvelle, Dominion’s director of media relations. New towers would be about 130-feet tall, he said. “Some towers may be taller, some towers may be not as tall,” he said. Norvelle said federal standards dictate how tall the towers must be, and that height is measured according to how much the lines will sag between structures and the type of terrain they cross. A larger number of closely spaced towers would allow Dominion to build shorter structures, he said. Dominion is scheduled to submit its application for the new corridor to the State Corporation Commission before the end of April. The company has announced that the Rappahannock corridor is their preferred route, but alternative routes along Interstate 66 and possibilities for energy-conservation measures will all be fleshed out during the SCC process, Norvelle said. The SCC process is “very open,” Norvelle said. The commission will appoint an examiner to gather evidence and conduct local hearings. Witnesses from all sides of the issue will have a chance to speak and be cross-examined, he said. The entire process usually takes about 12 months, Norvelle said, and Dominion’s two most recent SCC power line applications led to changes being made to the routes. Dominion officials have said that increasing demand for energy in Northern Virginia is going to lead to rolling blackouts by 2011 unless they beef up their transmission infrastructure. A rolling blackout would most likely happen during a period of peak energy demand - like the hottest days of summer or coldest days of winter — and force Dominion to turn off part of the electrical grid for 15 minutes at a time, depriving consumers of power at the times when they most need it for heating or cooling. Representatives from the Piedmont Environmental Council have challenged Dominion’s assertion that a new transmission corridor is needed to meet growing energy demand in Northern Virginia. PEC claims Dominion wants to build the line to increase profits by transporting coal-fired power to northeastern states. At a meeting last month at Rappahannock County High School, PEC President Chris Miller said the environmental organization has made several requests for Dominion to furnish the data the company is using to justify the need for the new corridor. But Dominion has not provided those numbers, Miller said. “What we can say is this: Ihe need is real,” Norvelle said. The data in our application will be complete and full and there will be adequate time during the SCC proceeding to research all the data.” Pat Curry, an archaeologist who lives on Tiger Valley Road near Washington, is heading an effort to compile historical information about areas along North and South Poes Road, where the existing transmission corridor is located. She said Poes Road is on a map dated from 1776, and there is evidence to suggest William Poe built the byway in the mid1770s. The area is still largely undeveloped and that means there is a good chance historical artifacts are still there, she said This area has got the potential to yield information,” Curry said. As a starting point, she is soliciting stories about the area from local residents and hoping those stories will lead her to places where she can find physical historical evidence. “One thing will lead to another, hopefully” Curry said. Unfortunately, she said, there will most likely not be enough time to complete a formal historical survey of the area before Dominion applies to the SCC in April. 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 9, Insuring Farms & Fine Homes Since 1950 i .iiMiiia8iii.il C EDWARD \VAHRS~ I N S U R Av N C E 808 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 Office: 540-743-7151 j Fax:540-743-1853 E-mail: cewaters@shentel.net DAVID C. 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Gray gives Bruns and Everhart second shot By Hilary Lewis Rappahannock News Staff Writer Death row inmate Ricky Javon Gray, 29, was back in Culpeper Circuit Court on March 14 for a hearing set to appoint him a new attorney. Five new indictments were filed agaidst Gray last month, including capital murder, which his previous attorney, Kevin Smith, was not certified to defend. Gray was also charged with arson, possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and abduction on Feb. 20. He is suspected of the Dec. 18, 2005 murder of Sheryl Ann “Sherri” Warner, 37, a legal secretary and mother of three. Warner was found shot and hanged with an electrical cord in the basement of her Reva home, which had been set on fire. Although Gray wished to retain the services of Smith on the lesser charges, the court called Ted Bruns and Jeff Everhart to defend him, both of whom served him last sum Ricky Javon Gray mer in Richmond during a multiple-murder trial there. ‘ Gray had previously expressed reservation about having the attorneys work on his case again. At his last hearing, Gray commented that he was not satisfied with the work they had done for him. This is perhaps because in the Richmond case, Gray was found guilty and sentenced to three jury- recommended life sentences, as well as the death penalty for the murders of seven members of two families there. On Feb. 28, both attorneys traveled to visit Gray in the Sussex State Prison, where he is currently being held. According to Bruns, during a two-and-a-half hour conversation, Gray expressed a desire to have them represent him again. “It makes sense, given the relationship we have with the client,” Bruns said. “He didn’t express any reservations at the time we talked to him.” After his attorneys were set, Substitute Judge Paul Peatross moved on to set a time line for the trial. After Bruns commented that the case in Richmond “was a bit tight” on time, Gray waived his right to a speedy trail. “This is a multi-jurisdictional operation, so it is complicated. It was like herding cats in Richmond,” Bruns said. This was in reference to the fact that the previous cases against Gray ranged from Philadelphia, where he was caught, to Arlington, where he was charged with stabbing a man in Dec. 2005. In Nov. 2005, Gray’s wife, Treva, was murdered in Washington, Pa., about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, where they resided. Evidence from that case was also introduced in Richmond, as Gray had confessed to the murder and told Philadelphia investigators that he and his nephew, Ray Dandridge, beat Treva with a pipe before dropping her body off at a garage. Dandridge faced prosecution in Richmond along with Gray in the murders of the Harvey and Tucker/Baskerville families. He was Gray’s accomplice in many of his crimes, but his name is yet to be brought up in the Warner case. After court on March 14, Bruns commented that he didn’t not know whether Dandridge would testify, or if he had been considered a suspect. Dandridge is currently serving life in prison. Hart From Page A1 Culpeper Police Department said that several town employees were also interviewed. However, he declined to specify if they were former employees of Hart. State officials were likewise silent. “I can only give you the same as everyone else,” said Lt. Dave Russillo of the State Police. “And that’s no comment.” Hart was first elected sheriff in 1999. He was re-elected in 2003, when he captured 80 percent of the total 8,093 votes over Pinksaw. About 14 employees left the Sheriff’s Office in 2004, shortly after Hart’s re-election. Several took jobs at the Culpeper Police Department, often for pay cuts of more than $4,000. Changes noted Former deputies - many of whom actively campaigned for Hart in 2003 - said the atmosphere changed after Hart’s victory. “He just started acting very different,” said former investi. gator Justin Brown. “I can’t explain it. Ib people that closely supported him, he ruled different. He changed his philosophy with sharing information with his investigators. He just became a different person. “He made a lot of good decisions (in his first term),” Brown continued. “He made a great choice with (Scott) Jenkins in charge of investigations, and Johnny (Jenkins) was put in charge of jail. He made lot of good choices with personnel. I don’t know what took place (in his second term).” Former deputy Craig Frazier - now with the town police - was even more blunt. “He’s a huge micro-manager. He wants everything done his way, regardless of law, regardless of ethics, that’s the way he wants it,1” said Frazier. “And it’s not always right.” Many area sheriff's offices comply with standard company policy, meaning that a grievance procedure follows if the sheriff fires one of his workers. Culpeper has no such policy. Several former deputies claimed that Hart used this to his advantage. “The group of deputies and current deputies - if we all could sit down in a room, we could probably be there for weeks on end coming up with things that aren’t right,” Frazier said. “But these deputies have families. There are a lot of deputies that are top-notch,” he added. “They’re dealing and working everyday with a cloud over their heads.” The accusations became public in January, after a heated exchange between Scott Jenkins and Hart. Jenkins wrote a letter to employees of the Sheriff’s Office, announcing his intention to run for sheriff. He also explained that he left Hart’s office for alleged “unethical and illegal conduct.” Hart’s return letter accused Jenkins of breaking his oath by failing to reveal details of the alleged crimes. He copied the letter to Commonwealth Attorney Gary Close, and Tbwn Manager Brannon Godfrey. Jenkins’s reply outlined the charges. He sent copies to the Allegations Culpeper County Sheriff Lee Hart remains the subject of a State Police investigation of allegations of misconduct The allegations include: • Allegedly covering up a sexual relationship between a juvenile and a deputy. • Allegedly purchasing a county-owned firearm for less than it was worth. • Subverting investigations by the Virginia State Police • Using taxpayer money for personal reasons. Culpeper Sheriff Lee Hart •Age: 53 • Education: Bachelor’s degree, criminal justice, minor in human resource management; National Sheriff’s Institute; National FBI Academy at Quantico. • Work: Sheriff, Culpeper County, 1999-present; law enforcement, 32 years. • Party: Independent • Hobbies: Spending time with family, fishing and riding motorcycles. county supervisors. A political move? Former deputy Ibny Zopp claimed that the timing of the state investigation had nothing to do with this year’s election. He pointed out that Jenkins’ original charges were filed in 2004. “Mr. Jenkins has no control over what the attorney general does,” Zopp said. “He did the right thing, went to the right people.” “It’s not sour grapes,” Zopp continued. “If you had four or five people with the same response, maybe. But you have numerous people, past and present. They didn’t get together and say ’let’s bash Sheriff Hart’And none of us had a fait of problem when we went somewhere else.” Mqjor Jim Branch of the Sheriff’s Office was quick to defend his boss. As the chief deputy, Branch claimed that many of the former officers had discipline problems. “This is a law enforcement agency, responsible for life or death situations at times,” Branch said. “It is a paramilitary organization, unlike a small business or other businesses. “With any job, no matter what sector, there are responsibilities and expectations,” he continued. “ "If those are not met, there are consequences.” Branch also questioned the timing, and asking whether politics were at stake. “I think for me, the question to ask is... accusations and complaints made approximately two and a half years ago are now an investigation,* Branch said. “If I were (Governor) Tim Kaine, I’d be asking why it took Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. 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They were not confirmed until the one year anniversary of the murder - on Dec. 18, 2006 - because officials claimed they wanted to protect the integrity of the investigation. No details of the investigation or evidence has yet to surface. After allotting sufficient time in preparing the case and consulting with Judge John Cullen, who will be presiding, a date for Gray’s trial was set to take place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. Bruns desired between six and eight days. “It probably won’t take that long, but that’s what it took in Richmond,” he said. Commonwealth’s Attorney, Gary Close, agreed. Both confirmed that several motions would be filed in the case, but said it was too early to determine a date for arraignment. Gray plead notguilty to first degree murder in January. When Bruns was asked about a possible change of venue, he commented that such motions would be heard about a month before the trial. 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Town Council appointments By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town of Washington government is back at full strength. The Town Council filled open seats on the Architectural Review Board and Tbwn Planning Commission at its monthly meeting March 14, appointing painter Kevin Adams to the ARB, and attorney Jay Brown to the planning commission. Adams and Brown are coowners of the Gay Street Inn, a bed and breakfast in town. Both men have long been regular attendees at town meetings, which often draw only sparse crowds. Town Council Member Claudia Mitchell nominated Brown to fill the planning commission’s open seat, which was vacated by Robert Ballard when he moved to Amissville last month. John Sullivan, a former ARB member who was appointed to the Tbwn Council in February, nominated Adams to serve in his former seat on the board. Sullivan called Adams’ appointment “a gigantic step up” for the ARB - both complimenting Adams and taking a Photos by Richard Lykes ON BOARD: Gay Street Inn co-owners Kevin Adams and Jay Brown are the newest members of the Town of Washington government. good-natured dig at himself. The council unanimously approved both appointments. “I’m so pleased with the quality of people who have applied” for the open positions, said Mayor Eugene Leggett, adding that he finds it reassuring to know there is a deep supply of qualified people willing to serve the town. Town boundary By consensus, the council agreed to add a new boundaryline adjustment policy to the town’s comprehensive plan. Both the planning commission and council will consider the amended comprehensive plan, which will need to be formally approved before a new boundary-line adjustment policy can take effect. The policy-making process was stimulated last summer by a petition from residents of Piedmont and Oden avenues west of Washington. The policy is written in generic terms that will apply to any proposed changes to the town’s official boundary. The council will be able to consider the Piedmont-Oden petition after an amended comprehensive plan is approved. Wastewater system The process to build Washington’s planned wastewater treatment system continues to move along. Leggett said on March 14 that the environmental assessment for the proposed treatment plant site near Avon Hall is less than two weeks from completion. He said the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will have one to two months to consider the application before deciding whether to approve or reject it. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Washington lightening its energy usage By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Houses in the Town of Washington became a little more green last week, and it was not because of St. Patrick’s Day. Tbwn residents have been receiving free compact fluorescent light bulbs as part of a new energy-conservation program organized by Town Council Member Claudia Mitchell. Compact fluorescents use about 15 watts per bulb, whereas standard incandescent bulbs use 60 watts, Mitchell said. That equals 75 percent less electricity usage for each compact fluorescent that replaces an incandescent bulb. According to PEC, replacing six bulbs can save up to $340 annually in electricity bills, and a dozen bulbs will reduce as much air pollution as an acre of forest. And changing out 18 ju -lUM-pjaf.i ..mi i.muium Photo by Richard Lykes GREEN LIGHT: Washington Town Council Member Claudia Mitchell organizes bags of compact fluorescent light bubs to be distributed to town residents as part of a new energy-conservation program. bulbs will prevent as much air pollution as removing one car from the road for an entire year. Mitchell said her goal is to have at least one compact fluo rescent light bulb in every building in Washington. The town received 144 bulbs at no charge from the Piedmont Environmental Council, and volunteers distributed them to town residents last week. Mitchell said she has been impressed by how many Washington residents are already using the energy-saving lights in their homes. “Tve found almost everyone has one already,” she said. “I want us to get on the bandwagon.” Mitchell said people who install compact fluorescent light bulbs should register on the Enlighten Web site at www. enlightenusa.org, so PEC can keep track of how much energy is saved state-wide through the implementation of compact fluorescent light bulbs. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. Washington looks to spruce up By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council announced last week that a new program is getting underway to beautify the town with new plantings. Jack and Sally Price, master gardeners and Rappahannock County residents, have volunteered to help Washington leaders form a plan to beautify the town by suggesting native plant species that will require less maintenance and fare better than some of the current landscaping around town. Washington Tbwn Council Member Claudia Mitchell said she plans to have a group of residents walk through the town With the Prices, and survey what can be done to spruce up some areas - especially at Washington’s main entrance from U.S. 211 on Warren Avenue. “We have a lot of invasive trees and shrubs all around our [town] sign,” Mitchell noted. The Prices have a special interest in native plants, and have worked on projects to install Virginia species at Rappahannock County Park. They have also coordinated with RappFLOW on a riparian buffer next to the Thornton River in Sperryville. “Natives, being what they are, usually do a whole lot better in the environment here,” Jack Price said, adding that the plants are adapted to Virginia’s hot, dry summers and they support a wide variety of local wildlife as well. Since native plants require less maintenance than nonnative species, Mitchell said she thinks that approach will help keep plantings around town healthier than the ones already there. “Over the years, I’ve been putting flowers here and there, and we don't have anybody to water anything,” she said. “A master gardener will be aware of those things that would be best for us to use.” Master gardeners are certified by the Virginia Cooperative Extension, which requires them to take 50 hours of classroom training and perform community service to earn certification. More classes and volunteer work are required to maintain certification from year to year, Jack Price said. Mitchell said she is hoping to have the beautification plan in place by the time Washington’s streets are tom up to install collectioif pipes for a new wastewater treatment system. After the town’s roads are put back together, she said she would like to see Washington looking even better than it did before. Anyone interested in volunteering for the project should call the town office at 675-3128. E-mail the reporter at kaUen@timespapers.com Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB NOVA SCOTIA, JUNE *-17..41299 Includes Motorcoach Transportation from Vienna or Rockville, 8-Nights Hotel. Daily Breakfast & Dinner, Sightseeing. FOXWOODS CASINO, JUNE 3-5.4259 Includes Motorcoach Transportation. 2-Nights at TWo Trees Inn, I Breakfast, 2 Dinners. 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They are working with wood the old fashioned way - by hand with a mallet and chisel. Tbgether, they are crafting what will be a veiy large bam, pieced together with precisely cut posts and beams. It’s called timber frame construction, and its renaissance is happening in Rappahannock. There is a tent set up for the crew to go over the drawings and do some of the work under shelter, but their current work space is outside, surrounded by a few rustic buildings and towering trees in the distance. Laid out in neat rows at the newly established "cut site” near the The Copper Fox and Wasmund’s Distillery in Sperryville, 200 pieces of cypress from South Carolina await their transformation into the timber Courtesy of The Old House Builder The blueprint for the large bam that the crew is currently building. frame building that will be stronger and more durable them modem building methods. 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What prompted Dareing to take on timber frame construction? “It’s fun,” he said with a broad grin. “And there’s a lot of craftsmanship involved with it.” limber framing is centuries old, and once completed, the inside can be finished just as any home would be, although some prefer to leave the heavy beams exposed. Dareing is working on more than this large project. He’s got a lot of ideas for his company. “By April 1, we’ll have an office open at 31 Main Street in Spenyville,” said Dareing. People interested in timber frame construction - either for an addition to their existing building or for an entirely new structure - will be able to get information. While located in Rappahannock County, Dareing will cer Aim lave lovecafi@aol.com Offices in Sperryville ft Warrenton 540-341-8260 Cell: 540-878-1186 Capital Assets Financial inc. m. Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission MB - 1276 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L Sherman TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Beautifully crafted tools await the hands of master craftsmen. tainly entertain projects in any of the surrounding counties. Visitors are welcome at the job site. Dareing encourages people to come and see how his craftsman are mortising and fitting the beams. It’s an education. The work is very precise and detailed and requires specific training. And that brings up another subject. “Eventually we’d like to offer an apprenticeship program,” said Dareing. “We’d like for young people to learn this old fashioned trade.” In addition to Lyman and Christian, Dareing is joined by his brother, David Dareing, a painter, sculptor and experi . ..sa—a= —_ - —■ ON TOP: The Old House Builder crew is composed of six guys. Four were on site Monday morning, including (l-r) Steve Tenney, Steve Dareing, David Dareing, and Gene Lyman. enced finish carpenter; Steve Tfenney from Orlean, an expert in wood joinery; and Bruce Westfall, another talented carpenter. The crew at The Old House Builder boasts a combined construction resume that spans 100 years. “A lot of people think that when you’re working in a very old way of constructing buildings, that you are using antique tools,” chuckled Steve Tenney. “But that simply isn’t the case.” As proof, Tenney pointed to their display of shiny new chisels, a planer, large mallet and slick. What was noticeably missing were boxes of nails. They’re not necessary in erecting this giant superstructure, held together by the balance of weight and meticulously fashioned joints. The Old House Builder Team is busy these days. “We recently finished a restoration project, and we’re working on some smaller projects, like a gazebo, to supplement our income. But this is really what we’re all about,” said Dareing, as he gazed out over his rows of cypress. By the end of April, the cypress logs will be cut, loaded and transported to a site on Sharp Rock, Road, where their transformation into a 26-foot high bam will be complete. Let’s make that 30 feet, when you add the copula. With each beam weighing 500 lbs. or more, you’ll have a structure built to last for hundreds of years, and more. That’s quality construction hard to beat. And the cost? Dareing admits that it isn’t inexpensive, he doesn’t consider it extravagant, either. According to Dareing, the materials are not more expensive, and while they certainly can’t compete with a pre-fab deal, if you’re looking for high quality, longevity, durability and a heap of old fashioned craftsmanship, a timber frame construction may be the route to take. 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Editorial & Opinion A6 March 22, 2007 ——jRappafoannotfe Dteto*— * 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) 875-3088 e-mail: asharman@timaapapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007 Our View Kill (the) bill “ Tk "To bill is better than a bad bill,” noted one |\l observer, while describing the DominionX backed “re-regulation” legislation that recently passed in the Virginia General Assembly, and is now on Gov. Tim Kaine’s desk. The Governor should seriously amend these bills (HB3068/SB1416), or better yet, veto the legislation. He has until March 26 to act, and we hope he will put the interests of his constituents ahead of Dominion’s financial goals. It still seems strange that these bills originated with Dominion, rather than a state agency or the SCO, and that there has never been an independent review or analysis of what the effects will be on consumers. According to information provided by the Piedmont Environmental Council and others, in its current form the legislation “repeals or limits most of the provisions of law by which the State Corporation Commission can protect consumers. This will result in “an unbalanced, pro-utility approach” that “enhances Dominion’s competitive position relative to utilities in other states at the expense of Virginia consumers.” Hence, the argument that the power lines proposed to cross our region will be carrying cheap power to the northeast - with no benefit for the people here whose land will be taken. The Dominion re-regulation has been called “hybrid,” when compared with the 1995 de-regulation, but that’s not the case. This time, it’s even more loaded in Dominion’s favor. According to the PEC report, “Rather than a full rate proceeding where all the facts concerning all the operating costs are examined and rates established for the utility, the re-regulation bill would segment most categories of costs for new construction and related return, and require the SCC to permit their recovery on a ‘stand alone’ basis.” This relates directly to the ersatz segmentation of electric utilities into power generation, power transmission and retail sales companies - but not really. Like a shell game, consumer protection issues end up where they are the least troublesome for Dominion, and justification for rate increases are based on what gives them the best advantage. There is no compelling reason for this legislation to be jammed through the General Assembly this year, and based pn the growing citizen outrage over what it all means, these bills are no longer “veto-proof.” We urge Gov. Kaine to exercise his executive authority, and veto Dominion’s “re-regulation” bills. Affordable housing is worth talking about ast Wednesday evening a group of concerned citizens met at the Rappahannock County Public Library. There was lots of data presented from the Rappahannock Community Housing Partnership by local resident Chris Moyles who works with the Fauquier Housing Corporation. Moyles is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School and a resident here. Whether you call it “affordable,” “work force" or as Chris likes to refer to it as “sustainable” housing, it doesn’t exist in Rappahannock for many people who work in the county. We’re not talking about creating ghettos or building high rise apartment complexes to house those on the edge. Without anyone there implicitly saying that, it’s a fear that strikes in the hearts of those living here. Whenever discussions start about providing housing for folks that can’t afford the average price of a home in Rappahannock, which according to their statistics sits somewhere around $600,OCX) for 2005-06, folks cringe thinking that the gates will be opened for low income housing which is simply not the case at all. By most standards, $600,000 is sticker shock for most. What everyone at that meeting agreed with is that the county lacks housing, whether to buy or rent, that fits the budget of most teachers, deputies, nurses, office and construction workers. Think about attending the next meeting which will be held Monday, March 26, at the SchoolHouse in Sperryville starting at 7 p.m. Affordable housing and making it happen in Rappahannock County is worth talking about Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. (Jitters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman® timespapers.com). Letters Ask Gov. Kaine to amend utility re-regulation bill Recently, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed a piece of energy legislation (SB1416 and HB3068) that is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. While this proposed legislation is purported to re-regulate electric utility companies, it is in effect a product of their hordes of lobbyists in Richmond and will not serve the interests of the citizens of Virginia. If Governor Kaine should sign this legislation in its current form, it will become easier for Dominion Virginia Power * to ram the unwanted and unneeded 500,000-volt power line down the throats of Rappahannock County’s citizens. The proposed legislation would seriously erode the State Corporation Commission’s authority to protect the. interests of consumers of electric power. And at the same time, it would create undesirable incentives to build new power plants and transmission lines, without fostering energy conservation and efficiency ?? the cheapest and environmentally most responsible ways of filling our nation’s energy needs. The net effect of this legislation would be the construction of more coal-fired power plants (with their associated harmful effects on air quality and global wanning) instead of developing clean and renewable energy sources. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) Power Line Task Force urges you to contact Governor Timothy Kaine’s office before his rapidly approaching deadline of Tuesday, March 26 for either vetoing or amending SB1416 and HB3068. We recommend that the Governor amend these two bills so as to incorporate (1) incentives for energy conservation and (2) incentives for developing clean and renewable energy sources. For information on how to reach Governor Kaine’s office and for a detailed description of the issues that relate to the proposed energy legislation, please consult the websites of the Piedmont Environmental Council (www.whosedominion.org) and RLEP (www.rlep.org/current/power line/power line_home.htm). Please keep in mind that winning this uphill battle against a corporate giant has a chance only if we, the adversely affected citizens, act together in lobbying our elected government officials for our interests. Emery Lazar RLEP Power Line Task Force Power line may imperil historical heritage The proposed expansion of the power line on the eastern boundary of the county poses a number of threats to the quality of life in Rappahannock. It may also threaten the historical heritage of the region. The right-of-way crosses through areas that are historically important, and the proposal now being made by Dominion and Allegheny power companies threatens to expand it significantly. The Poe’s Road corridor would be heavily impacted by the new project. Poe’s Road is also one of the oldest in the county, and important in early settlement and development. The first explorers arrived in 1670 following Indian trails, and in the mid-1700s, William Poe laid out a road, following the same track. In 1776 it was one of only two roads north of what is now U.S. Route 211. Later development tended to be focused closer to the mountains, leaving Poe’s Road relatively unchanged. These circumstances, combined with the proximity of the Rappahannock River, make it highly likely that there are important historic and prehistoric remains in the area. The RLEP Power Line Task Force is beginning a project to organize information about historical features near the right of way. In addition to known sites, the task force wants to collect information that might not be found in the history books, and asks anyone with knowledge of historical remains near the power line to contact them. The remains do not have to be standing structures, or related to important persons or events to be significant. Any evidence of past activity, such as foundations, chimneys, roadways, graveyards, fences, mounds, holes in the ground or concentrations of Utter can yield important information. Evidence of prehistoric sites, such as places where stone tools have been found, are especially important since so little is known about the original inhabitants of the area. There are certain localities that may turn out to be especially interesting from a historical point of view. One is the intersection of North and South Poe’s Roads at Crest Hill Road, where the community of Keysville, or Lottie, was located. Another is Hackley’s Crossroads, at the intersection of South Poe’s and Thorn Mill Lane. Although the presence of historic sites can help to prevent Dominion Power from building on an area, the same restrictions do not apply to private owners. Landowners are free to use their property as they want, whether or not histori cal remains are present. It is only when federal money is being spent for a project, or when a federal permit is required, that historical significance must be considered. The presence of historical sites may, in fact, prevent land from being taken away from the owner by the power company. When the first power line was built in the area in the early 1970s, there was no consideration of historic landmarks, and there is no knowing how much may have been destroyed. That makes it even more important to protect what may still remain. Anyone with information that might be helpful in this project is asked to contact the task force by e-mail at pcuriy@copper.net or to leave a message at 540-229-1857. Pat Curry, M. PhiL, PhD (Archeology) RLEP Power Line Task Force Tax situation in Rappahannock is more complicated In the March 15, 2007 issue of the Rappahannock News, Roger Cordani warns that the pockets of the taxpayers of this county have been bled dry. He makes many good points when he notes that lower income folks are being priced out of the county. However, I would like to suggest that Cordani, a solid citizen of the county and a genuinely likable fellow, misses the point in attacking Dr. Robert Chappell, the school superintendent. While the imagery of Dr. Chappell doing a “song and dance” may be an amusing one, the pupils of the Rappahannock public schools have no better friend in this official. As one who has covered the meetings of the school board for this newspaper, I can testify that there is not a school district within a day’s drive of this county that boasts a better executive for its public schools. Cordani is correct: taxes are squeezing too many people. This county - so rich in many ways - is poor in its pay for teachers, in its housing for people whose only desire is to serve the public in the schoolroom or in the uniform of a law enforcement officer. Proposals for constructive solutions are in order. But belittling one of the best pub-' lie servants this county may ever have the privilege to employ is not one of them. Jed Duvall Amlssville New nature writer seeks your input It was the unspoiled natural beauty of Rappahannock County which caused my wife Clay and me to decide to make this our permanent home 17 years ago. Where else could we have found such an extraordinary diversity of forests, fields, and farms, unspoiled by a single stop light, less than 75 miles from the White House and Capitol Hill? But during those 17 years • while I continued to work in downtown Washington D.C. and travel around the United States and abroad in my job as a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - there was all too little time to really get to know my new home. Now that I’ve retired from the government, I have a lot of catching up to do. The Rappahannock News has had a proud tradition of covering nature, starting (at least for me) with John Trott, and ably continued by Pam Owen, Bruce Jones and most recently, Jim and Sara La wry. . With all of them as inspiration, and with help from you, the readers and residents of Rappahannock County, I hope to share an exploration of Rappahannock Nature - the land, the wildlife, and the people who care for them. Please give me your comments about these columns — correct my mistakes, fill in the gaps, tell me about what 1 didn’t know or didn’t understand • and make suggestions for future topics. You can contact me at my home in Keyser Hollow at 987-3105 or at marshall jones@ mindspring.com

Dominion ‘re-regulation’ bill needs amending Dominion-backed ‘re-regulation bill’ will cost Virginians more, ignores responsible conservation measures Dominion Virginia Power has generated much controversy in Culpeper and Fauquier Counties with its recent high-voltage transmission line proposal. This proposal symbolizes our state’s failure to move forward with an enlightened energy policy that should emphasize conservation,, demand management, and technology upgrades to address our future energy nppHa Instead of advancing these forward thinking policies to reflect Virginia’s 21st century economy, we are allowing public utilities to continue to pursue the condemnation of.private property in order to increase their profits. For that reason, I voted against the “re-regulation” legislation pushed by the utility industry this session which will inevitably foster more conflict with private landowners while raising electricity rates, instead of offering fair and responsible solutions. One only has to look at neighboring states to see that we can do better in Virginia. Last month, Pennsylvania announced an Energy Independence Strategy designed to save energy consumers over $10 billion during the next decade through energy usage conservation, investment in new energy technology to promote efficiency and environmental protection, and reduction in demand for electricity during critical peak periods. A fund of $850 million will be established to promote these activities, supported by a very small 1 ASK the Arborist By Jamie Wood .S. A. Certified Arborist Winter Injury The warm weather that occurred in late fell and early winter created ideal conditions for winter injury on plants in our area. Winter injury causes broadleaf evergreens’ foliage to turn brown. This occurs when cold weather follows unusually warm periods or when the ground is frozen for extended periods of time. Plants exposed to rapid temperature extremes are unable to completely harden off their foliage under these conditions or water is not available for root uptake. As a result, winter injury occurs and becomes evident during this time of year. Holly, rhododendron, and mountain laurel are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. The good news is the plants should flush out new growth in the spring and recover from this damage. Pruning the dead tips and fertilizing will greatly help these plants. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, or any other questions, please contact meatjwood@bar1lelLcom or 1-877-Barttett. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Get... NEWS to Me Your TimesCommunity.com weekly e-Newsletter Local news delivered to your desktop every week. Visit TimesCommunity.com and sign up to receive News to Me your weekly e-newsletter. 1 The Forum $ Sen. R. | Edward Houck charge to electricity customers. Baltimore Gas & Electric recently announced a major new program to reduce electricity usage during peak times through investment in “smart meters” and air conditioner control technology. And in California, energy usage per customer has been systematically reduced to 1974 levels - 50 percent less than the national average. I strongly believe that the Governor should propose, with the General Assembly’s support, amendments to the “re-regulation bill” requiring utilities to invest in demand management, energy efficiency, and energy conservation. During the past few months of the brewing power line controversy, Dominion Virginia Power has contended that without its new transmission line there will be blackouts in Northern Virginia. However, the company has made this assertion without providing the public and the impacted communities detailed information about demand growth and potential alternatives to the new lines. Shouldn’t Dominion be required to disclose such information to the public before asking the State Corporation Commission for authority to condemn private property, threatening the quality of life in our region? I believe so. We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful, historic and environmentally significant areas in the entire nation. We deserve better than Dominion’s illconsidered plan to scar our countryside and landscape with row upon row of electrical towers as high as 15 stories. We need to be sure that all other options have been considered and implemented before an irrevocable decision is made to build the new transmission lines. The State Corporation Commission is now consider ing Dominion’s proposal. I urge my fellow residents of central and northern Virginia to make their voices heard when the SCC conducts their public hearings on this issue. 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Girl’s varsity soccer falls to Millbrook By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock Staff Writer The Lady Panthers Varsity team were beat twice by Millbrook as the Rappahannock team challenged them at home and a game away. The Rappahannock game was held last Thursday, resulting in a final score of 07. The girl’s managed to score 2 points at Millbrook’s field against Millbrook’s score of 10. Morgan Flournoy scored the first Panther goal, assisted by Megan Edwards. A penalty kick in the box allowed Megan Wheatley to score another goal for Rappahannock in the first half. “In spite of the score, I’m impressed with our improving possession game,” said Head Varsity Coach Dave Gillis. “Our confidence level is going up.” Gillis also noted that he would work to improve the teams defense as keeper Britney Clatterbuck had 31 shots to block from the Photo by Ann Spieker Hanna Rosenbaum works against the Millbrook opponents net. The girl’s next game will be on April 2, and will be an away game against Stonewall Jackson High School. “That should give us some time to focus on key points and improve our game,” Gillis said. Gessner at the bat By Christine Krapf Special to Rappahannock News If Jeff Jenkins had any questions about his Rappahannock County High School varsity baseball team’s ability to hit, he got his answer in the first game of the 2006-07 season. The Panthers pounded out 10 hits, including a solo home run from senior Adam Gessner, as they defeated host Warren County, 5-1, in a nondistrict contest Tuesday evening. Gessner, a transfer student from Pennsylvania, had a stellar debut for Rappahannock County. Besides his solo home run in the top of the third, he also doubled and scored in the first inning and tossed 6.1 innings of six-hit baseball. He walked five and struck out three. “Adam throws hard. He’s got a live fastball,” Jenkins said. “He’s going to win some games for us.” Senior left-hander Ethan Russell got the final two outs in the bottom of the seventh to dose out the game. Hitting the baseball this early in the season should make Jenkins smile. Last season, Rappahannock County struggled with consistency at the plate. “In our defense, we had three oa four guys out at one time with iiyuries or other things. We didn’t have a full lineup until hallway through the season,” he pointed out. "Ibday, we had hitting throughout the lineup.” Besides Gessner, Bobby Czekaj, Russell, Will Miller, Travis Jenkins, L.B. Settle and Jonathan Butler all had at least one hit for the Panthers. Sophomore Chase Tupper, Jenkins added, did not have a hit but “put the ball in play.” Rappahannock County took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Gessner doubled and scored on a Miller single. Warren County’s lone run came in the bottom of the first on a passed ball and an error. Gessner’s solo shot gave the Panthers a 2-1 lead in the top of the third. Then, in the fifth, Settle singled to right. Erick Montague pinchran for Settle and stole second. Back-to-back bunt singles from Butler and Czekaj produced one run. After Russell sacrificed, Warren County issued an intentional walk to Gessner. Miller followed with a sacrifice fly to right to give the Panthers a 4-1 lead. Rappahannock County added a final run in the top of the seventh. Butler led off with a bunt single. With two out, Gessner was walked intentionally. Miller doubled in Butler. “The good part of the game is that we only had five strikeouts,” Jenkins said. “That’s not bad for a first game.” For crossing chores off your list. 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The Panther’s responded by keeping the ball in their possession, but were unable to send many shots to the goal. Panther keeper, Will Bolte, rebounded as the game progressed and stopped all future shots towards the goal. Tlje second half resulted in a stronger team performance from Rappahannock which resulted in more shots against Millbrook, and a tighter defense. After fouling a player toward the end of the game, a Millbrook player was red carded and sent off the field allowing Jordan Torrance to score a penalty kick for the Panthers only score. “The team performed well in the second half,” said Varsity Head Coach Shay Bell. “Even though we lost we were able to step up our performance in the middle of the game.” The boy’s will travel to Millbrook High STRUGGLE: A Panther struggles against the Millbrook opponents School to face them next week. 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Veteran runners return to Fodderstack By Jennifer Manley Special to the Rappahannock News “I like the Fodder stack because it is a county event. It involves little kids, old folks, and it is a good thing to aim for in the spring.” So says Merrill Strange of Viewtown, who not only ran in the first Fodderstack 10K in 1978, but who has run in every Fodderstack race since then. She is one of the few who have run every race, but many other family members of two generations have participated in a number of the events. “One year, 15 members of our family ran in the race,” she recalled. “It is a family thing.” Mervyn Jeffries of Washington - at age 78 - will be running in the Fodderstack for the 15th time this year. He, like Strange, sees the Fodderstack as a family event. Many members of his family and his friends have run in the race over the years, with several coming from out of state to participate. Jeffries, who only runs in the Fodderstack, likes this race because it is low-key. There is no stress, and even though more and more serious runners are taking part each year it is still fun. “It is a ; good introduction to Spring,” he added. ': Lowell Owsley of Jeffersonton and Robert Gurtlier of The Plains are also runners who have participated in every Fodderstack race since its inception. “The Fodderstack started just at a time when I needed to get back into running and get back into shape,” says Owsley. “I have run in many races, including 11 national marathons, but the Fodderstack is my favorite.” Owsley has' already signed up for this year’s Fodderstack and he hopes family members, including four grand-children will be running with him. For him, the highlight of the event, - in addition to the joy of running - is ”the camaraderie with an excellent group of people" which this event affords. Robert Gurtlier, who like Owsley is in his 70s, will run again this year. He ran in 115 races last year, ranging from 5k to 10 miles. “I can’t cope with the full marathons any more,” he remarked. Gurtlier enjoys the Fodderstack because of the great scenery and the spring weather. He also praised the good food available at the finish line, and was particularly impressed with the quality of the hand-made awards. Gurtlier’s children have run with him in some previous races, but now they are all scattered around the country and unable to join him for this event. nun or wain Participants in the race can run or walk the course. Many walkers, and some runners, have infants in strollers, making their participation a real family activity. The race can also be a source of personal competition. Merrill Strange described how she was able to encourage her friend and neighbor, David Fannon, to participate in the race through a challenge. If you beat me, I will buy you dinner at the Inn,” she said. Fannon entered the race and won the dinner! He continued to participate for a few years after that - but without the lure of such an enticing prize. Prizes, awarded for many different age groups, typically were created by local artists and craftsmen. At the time of the first ce hand-made coffee mugs ere awarded. For the last 0 years or so, the awards ave been created by Merrill trange, who first decorated ugs, then plates, and now wls, with her unique signs of local wildlife and lomestic farm animals. ' The race is really a “people event,” not only for the rticipants but also for the any volunteers and comittee members who make e day such a success. The race was originally nceived by long-time counresident Eva L. Smith, ho was inspired by her ce-running son, Galley. Galley, a graduate of CHS, appeared in the ounty Clerk’s office one day earing his running gear, and asked his mother, who was at that time the deputy clerk, why the road between Flint Hill and Washington was not used as a race course, as the distance was exactly 10 kilometers. He had just run it and felt it would be a great route for a foot race. The idea impressed Country Clerk Diane Bruce, who had been part of the conversation with Galley. Bruce got together with a group of potential organizers, and plans for the first Fodderstack 10K were laid. Bruce and Sharon Luke went to Washington, D.C. to observe the Marine Corps Marathon, in order to get ideas and information about how a foot race should be organized. Then, with no sponsors to help defray costs, the first race was launched in 1978 with approximately 150 runners participating. Over the last three years the average has risen to about 200, and usually of these about 20 are walkers. In 1978 the entry fee of $5 covered some of the logistical costs, as well as the cost of tshirts that were designed by local artist Lois Manookian. Rae Gatke, who at that time ran a store called “Nature’s Foods,” sponsored the race in that second year, ' ' . -. 1 ' 1 -- ' ' and in the years since then other sponsors have added their support to the event. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke has also been a consistent supporter of the race, and is not only the official starter each year, but he is also to be found keeping on eye on the finishing line. Remembering races past Merrill Strange pointed out that the race typically has good running weather. She recalls that only twice in the 28 years of the race has it rained. Sometimes, the weather has been more like summer than spring, with temperatures in the 80s. Diane Bruce, in reminiscing about the Fodderstack, remembered the year that the starting gun failed to fire. The runners, not bothered by the lack of a signal, started to run anyway. She also remembered the time when the pick-up truck, which usually leads the runners for the first few hundred yards away from the starting point, stalled in the middle of the road. It created a barrier, around which the runners then had to make their way. The Fodderstack is truly a county event, but visitors are always welcome to run and to watch. Eva Smith’s inspiration is not forgotten. In her memory, and in recognition of her involvement in getting the* race started all those years ago, a prize - The Eva L. Smith Memorial Prize - is awarded each year to the first male and female county residents to complete the race. Sound like fun? Come on April 21 to run the race, or encourage your friends and family to be runners, or support runners by cheering them along their way. 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ife Trail Rappahannock County is beautifiil in every season, but the frigid days of winter make it more challenging to get outside and epjoy that beauty. After February's unrelenting ice and odd, I was happy to be invited to spend a sunny March afternoon at Caledonia Farm, admiring an extraordinary Rappahannock County vista with owner and host Phil Irwin. Bluebird boxes along a fence row framed a pasture, and beyond rose the crest of the Blue Ridge, with stunning views of the Peak and Mount Marshall. I had come to this premier bed and breakfast and working cattle farm to learn more about its status as an official Virginia wildlife viewing site. But I quickly learned that Caledonia Farm is a place of many superlatives. “The farmhouse, which dates from 1812, is a site on the National Register of Historic Places,” Irwin explained. “Caledonia Farm was the first property in Rappahannock County to be protected by a conservation easement - and only the third in the entire state. And it’s site number one on the Mountain Loop of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail.” Irwin maintains 15 bluebird boxes, each producing three broods a year, a bird feeder, and a bird bath for the enjoyment of his visitors. He also hosted a wild bird walk last May, organized by the Biodiversity Task RappNature Marshall P. Jmm , 540-987-3105 ynarshaWjoncsi9mlndsprin8.com Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Force of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. In addition to bluebirds, participants saw Baltimore (Hides, scarlet tanagers, warblers, and many migratory songbirds, some in the midst of nesting. Environmentalist When the Virginia Game Photo by Marshall Jones BEST BUDS: Caledonia Farm owner Phil Irwin has a bevy of bluebird houses on his property. and Inland Fisheries Department first proposed a Virginia wildlife trail to highlight the Commonwealth’s rich biological diversity and encourage wildlife tourism in the late 1990s, Irwin was already familiar with the idea. “During my 25 years as host of the Voice of America’s ‘Breakfast Show,’ once of a month I would put a tape recorder on my ba.dk and travel the country in search of places to tell the story of America to my worldwide listeners - the largest audience of any regular international radio program, .fV'5% £c'kx noted Irwin. “On one of those tripe, I learned about the larding trail being developed in the Galveston, Haas area.” „v Irwin also had unparalleled experience leading a grassroots environmental movement. In 1970 - incensed over the ' threat from a proposed Potomac Edison (now Allegheny Power) ‘ transmission line along the eastern front of the Blue Ridge, ' he called a meeting of Rappahannock comity residents to discuss what could be done. “More than 65 people showed up” he recalled. “That day, in that very room, we farmed the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection.” For the first 17 years of its existence, Irwin served as RLEP president, ^nd he continues as a member of its board of directors. Atrailisbara And so, Irwin was pleased to have a chance to voice his support for the proposed Virginia hireling and wildlife trail at public meetings in Front Royal. According to VGIF biologist Lou Veraor — who also got his first birding trail experience in Ifexas — support from landowners like Phil was essential to the ultimate decision to launch the trail. The result was the formal dedication of the Mountain Trail in 2003. There are also companion trails for the coastal and Piedmont areas of Virginia, with 670 individual sites in 65 different loops. Virginia has thus leaped ahead of Ttexas to become the first state in the nation to cover its entire land area in a network of wildlife trails. Caledonia Farm is the first of 12 stops on the Front Royal loop, which winds north to the Thompson Wildlife Management Area and Sky Meadows State Park. It eventually swings west and then south into the Shenandoah Valley, ending at Shenandoah County Park. Every site along the trail has met standards to ensure it provides significant wildlife viewing opportunities; is reasonably accessible to the public; and is located within a 30minute drive of lodging, restaurants, and other sites on the trail. For More Information: • Caledonia Farm is open by appointment - call Phil Irwin at 675-3693. • The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Department’s website includes information about wildlife watching and descriptions of each site on the trails, as well as nomination forms to propose a new site. It can be accessed at www. dgif.state.va.ua/Svildlife watching/. VGIF Watehable Wildlife biologist Lou Vemor can be reached at 804-367-1779. • A new VGIF trail guidebook, with maps and descriptions of all three Virginia trails, is available for $8.50 from the Virginia Tburism Corporations at 1-866-VABIRDS. Llewellyn King to speak at Blue Peach THE PLAINS, VA -The Blue Peach gallery will host a lecture and book-signing event by Llewellyn King, host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS and author of Washington and the World 2001-2005, on Sunday, March 25, from noon to 4 p.m. The publication of the book, a collection of King’s nationally syndicated columns, comes as the 2008 presidential race gets off to an early start and as President Bush has begun his legacy lap. In his introduction to Washington and the World, A. John Adams wrote that King’s columns have guided readers through “the often painful first five years” of the Bush presidency with “a sure-footed understanding of Washington and a delightful eye for the absurd.” King, who fives near The Plains in Fauquier County, writes with the flair often missing in today’s reporting. He brings the same flair, honed at the BBC, to his weekly PBS television show, a halfhour panel or one-on-one discussion of the news. At The Blue Peach event, King will lecture informally and take questions at 2 p.m. “I’ve traveled the world reporting and lecturing, but I look forward to this event in the global village of The Plains,” said King, who has covered Washington and the world for a half-century. King will donate all of the book sales proceeds at the event to the Turner House, which provides literacy and other programs in The Plains. This is the second in a series of local author-andartist events held at the Blue Peach. Last June, first-time author Alan Geoffrion and Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, both of whom live in Fauquier County, appeared together at a book-signing event at the gallery, celebrating Geofirion’s debut novel and screenplay, “Broken Trail.” Duvall, who starred in the well-received AMC movie of the book, appeared at the event, which drew crowds from all over the Washington metropolitan area. The event also featured a “Celebration of the American West” by local artists. “Virginia’s Hunt country has a storied past. And Llewellyn King is one of the area’s best storytellers. His book on Washington and the world in the first five years of this century is a masterpiece,” said Catherine Gallagher, owner of The Blue Peach.

March 22, 2007 www.timescommunity.com The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community turns 25 n 198! lreaay a have raftspeople who a simple suncapgs. If you, you’ll xememh fountain “Cffiema jjular and und< in the, venue WashT Hille ppahannock News annock County was jeoning artists and tb4 area or came here gkmidst beautiful surhere in the early ‘80s, man All an’s Magic tere an eclectic mix of >und movies were shown iwn as The Theatre at Perhaps you eiyoyed the Rappahannock Players, a group of local thespians whose productions were known for the high degree of professionalism and entertainment value. Finger-snapping, toe-tapping music aficionados regularly stepped out to hear live music, swingin’ to the sound of big names like Rappahannock’s legendary blues guitarist John Jackson. Hard to believe 25 years has passed since a group of inspired volunteers got together to organize the community’s artistic endeavors and formed The Rappahannock Association for The Arts and The Community (RAAC). Charlie Ibmpkins, an accomplished photographer who studied with Ansel Adams, is the only founding member still sitting on the RAAC board. Ibmpkins offers his perspective. “Our mission is to create the opportunity for all residents of Rappahannock County to enrich their lives through exposure to the arts and to promote a sense of community in the County through ... activities that enhance our commu nal and artistic well-being.” “In the beginning,” reflects Charlie, “we were seeking to create a nonprofit umbrella to ... support the enrichment to which the mission statement refers. Over the years RAAC ... has woven that intent into the fabric of our community.” Thus a star was born, and 25 years after its inception, the RAAC endures. Rappahannock continues to be a haven for artists. Work-weary city folk still come here seeking refuge amidst beautiful surroundings. RAAC’s goals also remain the same. “RAAC combines all the right ingredients for success,” observes Claudia Mitchell, RAAC president. “We are blessed to five among so many creative, talented and energetic artists, and we have the passionate commitment of our volunteers, the worker bees in our community who happily keep RAAC humming along.” One such buzz worthy event is the Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour, established in 2005. “(The idea is) to introduce local artists to art patrons throughout the greater metro D.C. area and beyond, and to showcase Rappahannock County for what it truly is: a recognized arts destination,” said Joanne Hilty, arts tour co-chair. “This year’s tour, scheduled for Nov. 3 and 4, includes number of artists’ private home studios that are only open to the public during that weekend.” In addition to special one-time and annual events, RAAC presents regular programs. One such standby is the twice-monthly. “Friday Night Film Series” at The Theatre at Washington, which consists of first-run films of high artistic value, projected using state-of-the art equipment. “It’s like going to an old-fashioned movie theater with all your friends complete with freshly popped popcorn,” notes Claudia Mitchell, who wears many hats for RAAC, including chief movie ticket cashier. Another important RAAC series, “Second Friday at the Library,” offers a forum for fascinating guest speakers. In March, novelist Peter Schechter talked to a packed house about his new book, “Point of Entry,” about a Syrian plot to smuggle uranium into the United States. Other speakers planned for this spring include John Fox Sullivan, COO of Atlantic Media (publishers of The Atlantic), on Apr. 13, Ralph Bates, who will talk about “Building Green” on May 11, and Bob Deans, who will discuss his book on Virginia history, “The River Where America Began,” on June 8. Throughout the years, RAAC has showcased local performers in live music performances. On Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m., RAAC will present a concert by one of the country’s hottest bluegrass bands, The Gibson Brothers, at Rappahannock County High School. RAAC will also once again collaborate with the Program Committee (CEP), supporting the schools and the Headwaters education foundation in bringing at least one arts learning experience to local students. This spring, RAAC is assisting CEP in hosting a mural project at Rappahannock County High School. Elementary and high school students will join the community to create a large mural and small muralettes to be auctioned off. Proceeds will go toward CEP programs for the schools. RAAC will make a donation of $1,000, made possible by the support of their members and the Inn at Little Washington. Elsewhere, Kid Pan Alley brings professional songwriters together with children in a group songwriting process to inspire children to be creators of music. RAAC is partnering with Ki Theatre to help sponsor this year’s Kid Pan Alley project, culminating in a concert March 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at the School House in Sperryville. RAAC also plans to sponsor the play “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama,” the first production of the newly-formed Rappahannock Repertory Company, scheduled for June and July at The School House. Details will be announced. Also in the works is RAAC’s 25th anniversary celebration and annual membership party, scheduled for Saturday, June 9. A fun, familyoriented barbecue featuring bluegrass music is planned. RAAC members can expect invitations in the mail. Membership Of course, you don’t have to wait for the June membership party to join RAAC. Becoming a RAAC member allows you to get news of RAAC events well in advance of the general public, an invitation to RAAC’s annual membership party, and the opportunity to be a big part of the hive. To join, mail your name, address and phone number with a check made payable to “RAAC.” Membership levels are: Individual, $25; Family, $30; Sustaining, $50; Patron, $100; Benefactor, $500. The mailing address is RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, VA 22747. Visit www.raac.org or call (540) 6753193 for details. . ^ . :*■' Photo by Richard l*l*»'■■ $iV Bonita Gowen in her studio Photo by Richard Lykea Novelist Peter Schechter recently Scene from The Departed oSW'i’ ‘ 'Mu&idan& ■°£V’-V^{»'$>’ ‘ - \ :jfgw i Kid Pan Alley Concert March 23-24 The SchoolHouse in Sperryville It’s free! Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community Benefit concert will feature the Gibson Brothers Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with music at the high school By Laura Overstreet Special to the Rappahannock News With their song and album “Red Letter Day” recently picking up nominations for Song of the Year and Album of the Year at the Bluegrass Music Awards, The Gibson Brothers are one of the country’s hottest bluegrass bands. The Gibson Brothers will perform live in concert at the Rappahannock High School Auditorium on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Brothers Eric and Leigh Gibson have seven hit albums to their credit and have been joined by some of bluegrass music’s best artists on their work. Ronnie McCoury and Jason Carter, both award-winning members with the Del McCoury Band, worked with them on “Red Letter Day,* released last year. Like their previous two albums, 2003*8 “Bona Fide’ and 2004’s ‘Long Way Back Home,* “Red Letter Day* topped the Bluegrass Unlimited album chart. It also cracked the top five on Billboard magazine’s Tbp Bluegrass Albums chart. Opening for The Gibson Brothers is Virginia’s own rising bluegrass group Chesham Creek, consisting of Donny Lee Nuckles Jr., Liz Butler, Becca Isaac, Gary Keel, Patty Embrey, and Bryan Jacobs. Many Rappahannock bluegrass fans have heard these musicians perform at events throughout Northern Virginia, and locally in Sperryville The Gibson Brothers and Washington. Their current album “Mountain Legacy* soon will be followed by “Southern by the Grace of God," now being written. The May 12 benefit concert is sponsored by The Rappahannock Association for The Arts and The Community (RAAC), which is celebrating 25 years of promoting the arts in Rappahannock County. Net proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association and the Rappahannock Band Boosters. Rappahannock resident Dan Lewis, who performs with Homemade Jam, a local bluegrass band, presented his idea for the concert to the RAAC Board of Directors in January. With unanimous approval for sponsorship from the board, Dan pooled his resources to make the concert possible. ‘The generosity of our community is helping to make this concert a reality," Lewis said. The members of the RAAC Board were receptive to the idea from the outset. I would like to See GIBSON, Page B9 “Child’s Dream 1954;" ceramic, glass, and mosaic; 12" tall; Linda Tarry In the Clouds Be sure to spend some time among the clouds in the Six-Pack Gallery in April. In conjunction with Chris Stephen’s solo show at The Middle Street Gallery, “Partly Cloudy," the members of Six-Pack have put together an amazing show in a small space. All pieces take off from the idea of “clouds”. From large installation sculpture to oil paintings and everything in between, the works in this show See GALLERY, Page B9

Christendom talent comes to The Theatre at Washington RISS& pgiggii • % r mum mm mmh c mw* Mrf Mf*f I ' JMiff HUM \ UHTNIIISIlfAITAKIIII immim • suns vnatm I#KM* Mt»« * « * WMItK •; a tituim* nmm» ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ starts tomorrow night This weekend the Christendom College Players will be performing “You Can’t Take It With You,” a delightful and warm-hearted American comedy written in the 1930s. The play was written in 1936 and won the Pulitzer Prize as the best play of that year. It’s authors, George Kaufman and Ross Hart, were renowned not only as playwrights but also as directors. Kaufman was considered the greatest director of his time. Hart was also famous as the director of “My Fair Lady,” and he personally was most responsible for turning Julie Andrews into a great performer. “You Can’t Take it With You,” was turned into an important motion picture in 1938, directed by renowned director Frank Capra. Capra directed other fan favorites from that era including, “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Mr. Smith Goes the Washington.” The motion picture version starred Jimmy Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, and Jean Arthur, and it won the Academy Award for Best Picture of that year. Directed by John Jalsevac, the play will feature an experienced cast who have performed in past Christendom Productions, including Julian Ahlquist, Shelagh Bolger, John Connolly, Catherine Trojack, Sam Phillips, and K.C. DuFrain. Dr. Patrick Keats has been a moderator for the Christendom Players since 1992 and has produced more than twenty major shows for the stage. “You Can’t Take It With You” is the thirteenth production that the Christendom Players have staged at The Theatre at Washington, Virginia. The performance will take place at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, the weekend of March 23-25. Each night will feature a performance at 8:00 p.m., plus a matinee performance on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students, and $3 for :hildren 12 and under. To reserve tickets call (800) 877-5456 ext. 101. For further information contact Producer and Assistant Director Dr. Patrick Keats at ext. 327. Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. r Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. ••' * Evening Worship 7 p.m. $ ' M - Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Sfady 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. .■* Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study. Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins ? « Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Interim pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children’s Church during the worship service. Aduit Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 am Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. 5||f Amissvitte United Methodist p Pastor Rev. Edward “NedT VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. 1 "j #1 Worship Service 11 am. - Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. f St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor Ft Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday VtgB, SdfffMMlPV.. - 'M Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses . Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ' ! Trinity Episcopal Rector Rev. Jennings W. Hobson ill Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 am. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. 'Jr Sunday School 10:00 a.m. ; Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. & Tuesday: Benedictine Way 6 p.m. Wednesday: BfcJe Study & Holy Eucharist; 9:30 a.m. f Community Lenten Pat Luck and Program - Washington Baptist Church 6 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. i. - pi r< ■ Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Baiiey Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11 a.m. First Baptist Pastor Dr. Wendel Grant 4 Wednesday: Men’s Discipleshjp Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rett Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. |6W Brown Bible &. Pastor John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. 5; Worship Service 11 a.m. I; Evening Service 6 p.m. i Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor Elder Roger L Smith p-Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer. Bible study 7 p.m. FbBomhip Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. j Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor Elder Richard Cox ; Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. end third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal ;Evangelst: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor Dallas Smith Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 Wbrship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. a*. Children &, Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. fiSISW®. See Us For All Your Bukfrig Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your H new home With the Rappahannock Hews 540-675-3349 Jg^aasss MWrtWJW l^pakmock Nhu$ Havryoc ever tnec to sort a campttre with damp wood... or insi/Ucwnt tarxUrg? 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CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy the Rappahannock News of these advertisers and Jeremiah Lee Phillips i luppui rui M ivwit » It’s a boy! Kimberly Hogan and Eric Phillips of Flint Hill are the proud parents of a baby boy, Jeremiah Lee Phillips. Jeremiah was bom on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 20.25 inches long. Welcome Jeremiah! Creativity is key — Kiser featured By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Ki Theatre’s popular “Soup and Soul* gatherings which showcase local artistic talent (including writers, musicians, photographers, and others) are the theatre’s principal cultural offering in the winter months from January through March. A recent Soup and Soul featured Rappahannock author and farmer John Kiser who offered his analysis of the “creative process” for a large audience of some 50 people. This gathering was hosted at the Woodville home of Mary Sherman-Willis and her husband, Scott Willis. John Kiser moved to Rappahannock County almost 15 years ago and settled at his farm, Meadow Green, near Slate Mills Road. When he is not researching and writing for which he allots a certain amount of time each day, he raises pigs and manages his farm with his wife, Pam, and their young son, Pierce. Kiser held the undivided attention of his audience as he explored how he views the creative process, pointing out that, to him, it is essentially a problem solving exercise. He noted that there’s no real difference between the creativity of artists and the creativity of a businessman, and in any case, to be creative, one must be willing to make mistakes. With that as an introduction, Kiser read from a fascinating book he is about to publish entitled, “An Arab Who Conquered France (and Won the World). The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader, 1808-1883. Still admired today throughout qiuch of the Arab and Muslim world, he has fallen into oblivion— except in France and Clayton County, Iowa. According to Kiser who researched his book in France and elsewhere, “el Kader reached the pinnacle of his fame by protecting the lives of thousands of Christians and Jews threatened by a political pogrom in Damascus." Additionally, Kiser found that Englishmen dedicated poems to him, shipbuilders in Massachusetts named a boat after him, and Abraham Lincoln joined heads of state See THEATRE, Page B9 Religious Notes 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 started last Thursday and will continue each Thursday starting at 7:30 p. m. at the Woodville Baptist Church. Bill Welch is the Interim Pastor. Phone 540-987-3317. Free Workshop for Christians with food addiction at Novum Baptist Church. Are you a Christian who is in a constant battle when it comes to eating and fitness habits? Would you like to be free of the guilt of living out of control in this area? Whether you are 20 or 200 pounds overweight, or just have an addiction to food, God has an answer for you! Come find out how God has taken over 90 pounds from a Christian woman through an 11 month journey of transformation that is still in progress. Joy Rollins will share her lifelong struggle with obesity and how God is delivering her from the food addiction which fueled it. Within a completely Biblical and spiritual framework, Joy will share practical tips in eating, meal planning, exercise, and most importantly, attitude, Joy says often, “I don’t believe in the word ‘diet’, because I don’t want to die-yet! Praise God I don’t have to diet to lose weight! Freedom is available to you, as well! Come to the “Transformation Workshop” Saturday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to noon at Novum Baptist Church, 1629 Novum Church Rd., Reva., Va. 22735. Call Theresa Light at 540987-9523 to register and for directions. Child care is available. 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, 15044 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 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 service at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Bobby Barnes will be the guest speaker for revival week. A nursery will be provided for each service. Special singing is planned for each evening. Pastor Payne invites everyone. For more information call the pastor at 540-987-8780. All are invited to worship with Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Sunday, April 1, for their annual Mens Day. Rev. Donald Reid, pastor of Mount Paran Baptist Church Linden, Va., will be the guest speaker at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served after the morning service. Church is located 64 Hackley Mill Rd., Amissville Va. For more information, call pastor Rev. Lemuel Montgomery at 540-347-1209. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church, 193 Old Hollow Road near Sperryville, will begin their weekly hymn singing on April 3 at 6 p.m. You are cordially invited to join with us in our congregational accapalla singing. Singing will last one hour with refreshments and fellowship afterward. For more information on the hymn sing you can call Wayne Baldwin at 540-543-2590.

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Calling All Rappahannock Artists! The third annua] Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour, sponsored by RAAC, win be held November 3-4,2007. All artists who participated last year in the open studio portion of the tour, and any other artists interested in hosting an open studio, should contact Cory Caulfield, 675-3214, email coryc@hughes.net or Joanne Hilty, 675-2205, e-mail johilty@hughes.net by April 1 indicating your interest. Galleries participating last year should can or e-mail as wen. Artists wanting to host an open studio wifi 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 win be installed by Memorial Weekend. Plans for a ceremony will be developed. In the meantime, please send your contribution to: PO Box 161, S^erryviBe, 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 £tfe 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 call Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317. Seeking Male or Female Contestants SperryviHe Fire Department seeking contestants for their Annual Carnival. The carnival date is set for May 16-19. For more information contact Michelle Jenkins at 967-9440. Flint Hi Volunteer Fire Department seeking young ladies (1-21) and young men (1-8) toparfidpate in their annual Carnival. Contestants wifi be selling raffle tickets on the 2007 Colorado Pick-up truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-635-4673 and leave a message. The carnival date is set for Aug. 15-18. March 22: Special Education The Special Education Advisory Committee meeting wi be held tonight at the Rappahannock County High School library beginning at 7 p.m. Public invited. March 22: TMDL dean-up plan A public meeting is scheduled Thursday, March 22, at the Rappahannock County Public Library starting at 7 p.m. Help craft the county’s plan to reduce pollutants in the streams. Contact Bryant Thomas at (703) 583-3843 March 22: Rappahannock Elder Care Coalition meeting Rappahannock Elder Care Coalition Committee meeting is scheduled for today at 1 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The public is invited to participate. For further information cal Sharon Pyne, Committee Chair at 540-675-3313. 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 Talc March 28,11 am: Kami Stefford, RN with RRCS8/AAA_ Blood Pressure Check and “Celulits & 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. Spring Shooting Matches Each Friday through May 18, at 7 p. m., the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 Castteton View Road, wi behaving their shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Petegory at 540-937-6163. March 23: Liberal Round table Discussion Meet wlh other concerned dlizBns for a series of in depth “round table” talcs on the critical issues confronting our state, our country, and our world. Through open and friendy discussion the goal wl be to examine cunent social and political issues. First meeting is Friday, March 23, at 7 pm Meeting place wtf be determined by level of interest and response. Contact Glenn Kirk at gakrrtan54@peoplepc.com March 23 March 23: Education Appreciation Week 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 - Reel Ki Theatre in Partnership with Rappahannock Association for the Arts in the Community, present Paul Reisler & the Kid Pan Alley Band in Concert March 23rd and 24th 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, Win Hopkins, Nate Brown, schoolchildren from Rappahannock County and Special Guest Performers. As a gift to the community, Ki Theatre is offering complimentary admission on a firstcome, first-served basis. All are welcome!! Kid Pan Alley Concert, March 23 and 24 at 7 p. m., The Schoolhouse Rte 211 and 522 Sperryville, Virginia. Tickets: Free Admission, Donations Welcome. For Reservations and information call (540) 987-3164, or email mandy@kitheatre.com or www.KidPanAlley.com March 24 and March 31: Volunteer tree planters needed The Old Schoolhouse Re-Leaf project needs volunteers to help plant trees along the Thornton River in Sperryville. Come join in the fun, team about stream side vegetation and how it helps water quality and biodiversity. Contact Louise Bondelid at 987-8693 for details. March 24: Picking party 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 703-3952053. March 24: Womanless Beauty Pageant and Silent Auction “Woman less beauty pageant and silent auction will be hosted by Carolyn’s Live Love and Laugh Relay team at the Rappahannock Co. Elementary School on Sal March 24th. Silent auction will begin at 5 and pageant will begin at 6 o’clock pm. Donations of $5 for ages 13 and up, $2 for ages 5 to 13 would be appreciated.Under age 5 is free. Brave and caring men have agreed to make your evening full of laughter and fun. The special MC wiM also keep you giggling through out the evening. Mrs. Virginia, our own Janie Phillips wilt be onstage to crown the lovely winner. Cancer is still striking Bke a plague in our county folks. Please support the relay teams this year as we raise money for this years “Rappahannock’s Rockin Rodeo Relay" which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Information call: Karen Williams 540-6354673 Carolyn Leake 635-2073 or Kevin Broome 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 cai: Green Comfort at 937-4283. March 24: End of Winter Concert Wayiand Blue Ridge Baptist Associations, Inc. wifl have a gospel concert on Saturday, March 24 at the Carver-Piedmont Vocational Center, 9432 James Madison Hwy. (Rt. 15) in Culpeper. The dpors wifl 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 cai Anita Richards at 540-825-0417. March 26: Housing partnership The second meeting to cfiscuss housing options in Rappahannock County will be held Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in The Schoolhouse in Spenyvife. Agenda will include organization of group resources, editing and adding to survey and proactivity - looking at options to create more affordable housing in the county. For information or to see a draft copy of Survey of Housing Status and Need, go to www.rapphomes.org or call Lea Vittitow 0 540-341-2805. Hosted by Rappahannock Community Housing Partnership. March 26:4-H Tennis Club starts Afl 6tfi to 12th graders in Rappahannock County are invited to be part of a newty formed 4-H Tennis Club, led by foreign exchange student Abdullah Aiawadhi and tennis professional Hunt Harris. Together they will lead dub members through the art of tennis playing, teaching al aspects of the game and rrtroducng them to a new sport Students can ride the bus from school to the County Park on Rl 211 and sign up by picking up a form in the school office with permission slips from their parents. Call 4+1 Director Jenny Kapsa at 675-3619 for more information. March 27: Public forum A panel of small business owners wiN discuss their experiences and explore the promise and peris 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 30: Rappahannock County Public Schools auction The Rappahannock County Public Schools wi be holding an auction Friday, March 30th at 5 p.m. The auction will be held at the Bus Garage, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA. Please cal 967-8773 with any questions. 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 or TheatreVA@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/Infant 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. March 31: Cub Scout Pack 123 Cub Scout Pack 123 of Washington will be having their 4th annual pancake breakfast fund raiser at the Wash. V.F.D. from 7-10 a.m. They will be serving hot pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. The cost for adults $6, children 4-12 $4 and children three and under free. All proceeds from this fund raiser will go directly to the Cub Scout Pack 123 of Washington. For more information call Cub Master Dan Bailey at 987-8522. April: Spring Break Arts & Crafts Camp Spring Break Arts & Crafts Camp for ages 6-12 from April 6,9,10,11,12and 13 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Recreation Park Pavilion Pirate Park, Washington. Spend Spring Break working on unique arts and crafts projects with a professional artist. The emphasis is on Creativity, Fun. Games and the Great Outdoors. The multi-media experience includes: Basketweaving, paper making watercotor painting, drawing, bead work and jewelry making, beeswax candles, art from nature, drumming and movement Children bring lunch, snack, drinks. Rain or shine. For more information, call Janet Kerig at 540-9878670 or look to artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com. Janet Kerig has more than 20 years teaching experience, is an exhibiting fiber artist percussionist, specializes in earth basketry, wheat weaving and children’s folk art. Tuition: $190, second sibling $60. 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 6: “Happy Feet” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will sponsor the film, “Happy Feet" on April 6 at 8 p. m. at The Theatre on Gay Street Washington. Adults $6, students $4, children $3. 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 Pizzareili, 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.momingsidefarmandnursery.com . We’H 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 Gardenbiog, 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 aH the exciting new perennials, herbs, and annuals we re growing 1 (along with alt you1 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.momingsidefarrnandnursery.com April 7: Easter Egg Hunt Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue wiU be having its annual Free Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 7 at 11 p. m. for aH children up through the age of 12. A plastic firefighters helmet with candy wiH be given each child. April 14: “A Night at the Races” On Saturday, April 14, at the CCLC Old School House Washington, VA. The doors wiH open at 6 pm Admission: Pre-Purchased Tickets $25 per person. “A Night at the Races” is actual horse races that have been filmed using five cinematography cameras and narrated from start to finish by many of America’s top-rated announcers. All the suspense and action that you experience at a real Race Track, has been captured in this evening. Guests will have the opportunity to “WIN" something, “PLACE" your bets and “SHOW your skills. Winning prizes has never been so much fun. A new feature this year; is that you may OWN a horse. For $20.00 you can name your horse, the jockey and write your own description that wM appear on the custom made programs for the night. There are 10 races, with 10 horses in each race. After each race, winners will be announced and prizes will be given. Horse Owners wiN win “spedaT prizes for their horse winning their race. Your pre-purchased ticket is your entrance into the “Racing Facility" and includes a full course meal and beverages. Door Prize Drawings will be drawn from the entrance tickets. There wiH be many, many ways to win prizes and to daim your race winnings. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event We will also have Silent Auction items available. RCSSA would like to thank you for your support of this event, which benefits our Athletic Program. Thank you to those that attended the Races last year and hope to see you At the Races this year! To purchase tickets you can contact any of the following people; Gail Czekaj, Nanette Hogan, Joy Rollins, Linda Torrance, Amy Hitt, or Kay Miler. April 14: Create purpose in Your Life Create Purpose in Your Life and Work, a workshop for professional development and personal growth is taught by Julie Portman and Aiaina Love. Presented by Ki Theatre in Washington, VA, this interactive and reflective workshop is designed for anyone who is in transition, approaching retirement, discontented with their current work situation, or preparing for the next phase of your life’s work with greater clarity and fulfillment. To register call Ki Theatre 540-987-3164 or email mandy@ kitheatre. com. For detailed information on this workshop visit: www.kitheatre.org Early registration fee for this workshop is $135 if you register before April 1. Registration after April 1, is $150. Continuing Education credit is available for participants. Aiaina Love, consultant to Fortune 500 firms and a former executive, is the co-founder of the Renaissance Reconnections Program, which helps managers and executives address important career and life changes. Julie Portman, an award-winning writer, is the creator of the Life Stories Workshop Process, which empowers people to become the author of their own lives. Aiaina and Julie have collaborated over the past two years using stories as a core tool to connect purpose in life and work. April 14: Hearthstone Annual Silent Auction Saturday, April 14, Hearthstone School Annual Auction. Silent Auction begins at 4 p. m. Live Auction Begins at 5.00 pm. Join Hearthstone for its annual auction of many wonderful items including weekend getaways, artwork, paintings, antiques, crystal and glassware, sessions with local health and healing practitioners, baked goods, jewelry, games and much more. This is a fun event with lots of great items to bid on! Hearthstone School is now accepting donations from local businesses and artisans. Please call the school office at 540987-9212 is you have something you would like to donate. April 17: RCCA Board Meeting Community members are invited to attend the April 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 -7:00 at the RCCA office at the Schoolhouse in Sperryviile at the comer of Routes 522 & 211. For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. April 2h Fodderstack Race Race starts at 10 am. from the north end of Flint Hill on Route 522 at the Warehouse and ends at the courthouse in Washington. Pre-registration by April 16 with family rates available. Call Jean Lillard at 540-675-3670 or John McCarthy at 540675-5330 for application or pick one up in town. April 21: “Alive and Kicking’’ The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Aging Together Rappahannock County Elder Care Coalition present “Alive and Kicking.” Free health scans will be provided by the American Cancer Society, Culpeper and Fauquier Hospitals, Rappahannock Lions Sight and Hearing Van, University of Virginia Medical Center and others from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. Also, at the high school from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m„ the 3rd annual “Community Conversation on Aging” will take place. To volunteer your help or to ask questions, call Delma Bagley (540-987-8605) or Bette Mahoney (540-675-3446). April 22: High School picnic Students and teachers from the classes of 1949 through 1955 are invited to the Rappahannock Park on Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m. for a time of fun and reminiscing. Plan to eat around 2 p.m. bring a covered dish beverage and a chair. Each student or teacher may bring their spouse or friend only (due to limited parking). Cal Daniel or Bessie Norman on 1-540-937-5147 for any questions or suggestions or if you plan to attend. May 1: Kindergarten registration All children who will be five years old by September 30, 2007 may enter Kindergarten this August. Registration for new kindergartners wtf be held at RCES on Tuesday, May 1, Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3. The hours are 9 a.m.-1l:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. by appointment If you know erf any children in Rappahannock County who wilt be five by September 30 (including your own), we would greatly appreciate your giving us that information so that we may contact their parents and arrange an appointment The parents may also cal or visit the school for more details at (540) 967-8259.

Auditions: The Actors’ Rites of Passage The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Rappahannock Repertory Company’s “Ageless Dreams: A Shakespearean Panorama” All societies and religions have them: the ceremonies that induce stress and anxiety and yet make it possible for individuals to gain new and elevated status in a community. Rites of passage are wellknown. They range from Australian Aborigine circumcision rites and Native American vision quests to debutant balls. Catholic confirmations, Jewish bar mitzvahs, and everything in between. But how would you like to go through all this stress each and every time you interviewed for a job? This is exactly what actors must do even’ time they audition for a part. Imagine what it must be like to stand in a room full of strangers, each looking for a different talent and way to measure your skills. And you, a young actor, perhaps waiting tables to pay the rent, wondering what you can do to impress the panel, target them to really watch you and give you the job. From Broadway to here in Rappahannock County, auditions can cause anxiety for actors passionately wanting a part. So let me try to give a few helpful hints for those who will be auditioning for the June, Shakespearean play. A typical example of auditions are the League of Washington Theatre yearly try outs, sometimes called the horrible “the cattle call.” Each actor is given a 90 second time slot. Yes. 90 seconds! During the five-day sessions, the casting directors from theatres, agencies that look for actors for training films, commercials and newspaper advertisements will see as many as 800 actors. Already you might be wondering what your chances would be to “get the job” with so little time and so much competition. Even though this experience may seem overpowering, it can be less painful, in fact, enlightening, if you begin with several thoughts in mind. First: let the auditors know who YOU are; second, demonstrate your basic skills: third, show variety even in so short a time, and; finally, believe that the casting director w ants you to do a good job because that makes their job easier. Many popular books on social psychology and human relations say that the first 15 seconds of any encounter will set the stage for the entire relationship. This is also true m an audition. The way you walk onto a stage, the eye contact with the casting personnel and the way you say your name will be the first step m getting the role. And your name, oh it should be so enjoyable to tell them who you are and what Inspiring Tfwugfits by Randy Minter PEBBLES ON THE HEADSTONE When paying a visit to a grase. mam Jews observe the custom ot placing a pehhie >r 'mail nek on the headstone This ^U'tom mas hase drawn n> inspiration from antiquity. when shepherd' ssould keep a number of pebbles in their slings, which corresponded to the number oj sheep in their tl.vk. This system enabled them to keep an accurate count ot their sheep Similari>. Jews mimic thi' practice by placing stones on the erase It i» their aas .'I asking God t> keep the departed soul in His shne Has me done so. they add the name' I their losed ones, whe' are 'smN'licalls represented by the pebble The pebbles are also a reminder that Niih stones and souls endure At MOSER FUNERAL HOME we scill honor all religions and traditions when commemorating the passing ot a losed one We are here tor you. whenever you need us. 2d hours a day Contact us at (548) 347-3431. Let us arrange a confidential meeting and a tour ot our facility at 233 Broads lew Ase . Warrenton. Our dedicated and compassionate start is here to assist you. We /titte been serunti war community tor man \ seurv. Piease send sour questions or comments to m \ office or e-mail me al —«i lh@ bkthwlmt "Affliction is the w holesome soil of virtue. wheat patience, honor, sweet humiliW and calm fortitude take root and strongly flourish." Dai ul Mallet Backstage Charlene James-Duguid Sixth in a sarins you are going to perform; the name of the play, the character and the author. That’s enough to suggest that you are a person with whom they would like to work. For remember, rehearsals are an intense time spent together. Talent isn’t enough. There is a great deal of talent in todays acting community and it is far more enjoyable working with a talented actor with manners, charm, a pleasant attitude, and strong work ethic then one who is difficult. After the introduction, you must leave yourself and become your character Some actors turn their backs on the audience, or take several quiet moments of pause to make the break between self and character. The principle of “being in the moment" blocking everything out except the scene, is critical. These basic skills seem easy, but they take years and years to master. Often, coming with a skill from a different area shown in the Library acting classes, as Mareid's ability to play the flute, or Sara’s stamina in sports helps a great deal. So often young actors spend hours and hours looking for the “perfect" monologue when presenting a simple scene that shows the character going from one emotion to another will be enough, if it is done with vocal and movement skills. Think about it. what can anyone do in a minute and without totally confusing the people who are watching. Volume, projection, clarity, that is what Dorothy, Georgina, Morgan. Matt and all the other students in the Library classes have been learning These will get a second look or listen in an audition. Directors know that it is nearly impossible to reach the emotional level necessary in a part m so short a time, but they can see if the actor can take “notes" or direction. If a director asks you to try something different, regardless of how unusual, you try jt without questioning the director’s request or asking for reason after reason. Finally, how do you handle the fear and stage fright that will destroy the young actor's confidence Theatre professionals w ho are interested m the development of their craft r AUCTIONS BY , HARTMAN March 24 • 6:00 PM R: > i Hk Run Ru Cnieu. 3)1 N Furnitures. Prints. Mantles, dsertising Items. Crystal. China. Wheelchairs. Canes. Lamps. Tranks. Quilts & Much More. 1 www.auctkmsb» hartmanmn f 54©-788-1757 • 540-272-2237 Carohu &. Joe Hartman VALk. 3118-3285 rt rFK*8V ttf, 1 Tttv Mt s :S ^ '• -i vw hre vibmebspbemiimn Photos by Heather Puskar PREPARING: Dawn Schimke and daughter Carolina Leonard get an idea for the feel of the play with music choices. IN THE ZONE: Kitty Keyser is very focused on the movement of the combat choreography. and talents of new members will truly want you to do a good job, to “nail it” to bring life and excitement to your presentation. And so, even though I could go on for volumes about “How to Audition,” these few ideas wall start you on the way to a good audition. Be convinced and eager to tell your character’s story with warmth and humanity to the production crew who really want to give the role to the best possible candidate. The audition is merely the beginning of the production process. The young actors who get the roles now have hours and hours of work ahead. Those who did not get the parts cannot feel that they have failed. Often a director has a vision of the play that calls for a certain look or sound. If not chosen, you must remember there is always another play and another opportunity perhaps that will fit you even better than the one you didn’t get. A wonderful actor from this area, Michael Miyazaki always laughs and says “Til never work again,” knowing he will. It is a matter of continuous training combined with being yourself that makes the audition enjoyable and successful. Workshops, with more specifics on “How to Audition” are scheduled for March 28 at the Rappahannock County Library. Three sessions will be offered. 4 to 5:30, 6 to 7 and 7 to 8. Please bring a short (three sentence story about someone or something you like a great deal. Wear comfortable dothing and bring a snap shot if possible Auditions for the Shakespearean Panorama wiH take place at Cliff Miller’s School House in SperryvMe. Saturday. March 31 from 10 am. until 1 — Current students in the acting classes. Sunday, April 1, from 12 until 5 pm.—Youngsters from 4 to 9 years of age who would like to be fairies and forest folk, as wei as adult actors and afl young actors who have not been in the classes. Email Heather Puskar for approximate time slots and furtier information. A Mark C. Grove, ma, aaa, as a ' American Society of Appraisers Personal Property .Antiques For estate planning, insurance scheduling, donations, equitable distribution, divorce settlements, consultations. www.mgrove.com (434) 964-1403 Obituaries Russell Boone Moore “RB” Fire Fighter Russell B. “RB” Moore of Amissville, VA died on Sunday, March 18, at Fauquier Hospital. He was bom on February 17, 1930 in Carol County, Maryland to the late Aubrey and Adie Boone Moore. Mr. Moore served his country proudly as a Seaman in the U.S. Navy on the USS Carpenter. He then ^continued his career as a dedicated fire fighter at Fort Bel voir until his retirement. During his career he received many accommodations and medals for his bravery in supporting and protecting those he worked with and those he served. He became a life time member of the American Legion, Post 72 in Warrenton. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Hazel E. Moore, his daughter, Jannett (Suzie) Anderson and her husband Norman, his son, Larry R. (Sam) Moore and his wife, Twinkle, all of Culpeper, six grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. Additional survivors include his brother Ralph Moore and two sisters, Audrey Thorpe and Alice Schank, along with many family members and friends, he was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlotte E. Hanback; brother, Horace Moore; sisters, Margaret Kennedy, Ethel Beilstine, Edna McGraff, Eva Wood and Mary Davis. The family will receive friends fix>m 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, where funeral services will follow at 8:30 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Fork Fire and Rescue, 6011 Rixeyville Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737 or the Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services. Online condolences may be made at Charles L. Clark, Sr. Native of Sperryville Charles Linwood Clark, Sr., loving husband and father, age 75, of Manassas, Virginia died Wednesday, March 14, at Prince William Hospital, Manassas. Mr. Clark was bom April 30, 1931 in Sperryville, Virginia, the son of the late Eddie and Mamie Pullen Clark. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Moore Clark; four children, Jerry Clark of Warrenton, Diane Clark of Fountain, Colo., Brenda McDonald of Haymarket, Va. and Charlie Clark and his wife April of Oakland, Term., two step-children, Roy C. Moore II of Centreville, Va. and Kyle Moore of Manassas, Va. Additional survivors include one brother, Edward Clark; two sisters, Virgie Walters and Louise Bennett; father and mother-in-law, Pete and Edith Gordon of Centreville, Virginia; six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 17, with Pastor Ernest Cornwell officiating. Interment was followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton, Va Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia 20109-6434 in memory of Charles L. Clark. Gary Sellers Cherry orchardisf Gary Sellers, age 71, died on March 13 from injuries suffered in a car accident while returning to his Lake Bareroft home from his popular Rappahannock County “pick your own’ cherry orchard, Cherries-on-Top, located at the top of a hill with a magnificent 360 degree view of the lovely countryside. Mr. Sellers was killed instantly. He was born m 1936 in Detroit and earned his bachelor of arts and law degrees from the University of Michigan. He moved to Washington in 1965 and began his career as an attorney in Pres. Lyndon Johnson’s Bureau of the Budget, which he left in 1969 to become Ralph Nader’s first general counsel. "At Nader’s urging, Sellers convinced a powerful California Congressman. Philip Burton, to sponsor two critical pieces of social leg Gary Sellers chatting with visitors at Cherries-on-Top islation in which Sellers had been particularly interested during his employment by the Bureau of the Budget— the Coal Miner’s Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”), both of which Mr. Sellers, with a cadre of other “Nader’s Raiders,” largely drafted. These landmark Acts have had substantial impacts on employment safety in the United States. Mr. Sellers thereafter worked for several additional members of congress, including John Burton and Sala Burton, and for the very powerful Senate Appropriations Committee and its Chair, Senator John McClelland. He retired from Congressional employment after more than 15 years and began his second career as a cherry orchardist, founding the 1000 cherry tree “Cherries-on-Top” orchard. Operating the orchard was his primary commercial activity during much of this time, but he was a nearly full-time volunteer for the National Office of the American Civil Liberties Union, working with Morton Halpem and his staff on legislative matters of concern to the ACLU, for which he received an award for his excellence. He also worked in the Legislative Office of the American Bar Association and as a volunteer for other liberal Washington based organizations. In 2000, when Sellers feared that the independent candidacy of Ralph Nader could hurt the election prospects for A1 Gore, the Democratic nominee, he organized and spearheaded “Naders Raiders for Gore,” securing public support from a substantial plurality of the persons who had earlier served as Naders Raiders. Notwithstanding significant popular media coverage of the Naders Raiders for Gore I including appearances by Sellers on all three networks) and the group’s obvious impact, Nader’s strong showing in Florida, most observers agree, lost the state — and ultimately the election —for Gore. He is survived by his wife of nearly 19 years, Sara-Ann »"Sally") Determan, a retired partner in the Washington law firm Hogan & Hartson; his brother, Thomas Sellers of San Francisco; two step-sons and four grandchildren. His first marriage to Dorothy Sellers ended in divorce. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington and was a friend of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. John, Virgin Islands, where he also had a home. Funeral services for Gary Sellers will be held Friday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church locate*} at 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia. Donald R. Fisher, III Former family in Rappahannock Donald R. Fisher, III, 40, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 13, at the Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, VA. after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Fisher was bom in Fairfax, VA on March 3. 1967. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He graduated from First Colonial High School. Virginia Beach, VA in 1985, and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic University, Blacksburg, VA in 1989 with a BS degree in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems. In 1990 he passed the examination for Certified Public Accountant on his initial sitting with high distinction. Mr. Fisher was a faithful * member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in . Richmond, VA. He is survived * by his loving wife of 15 years, * Ellen Fisher, his two daughters, Victoria Leigh (11) and ' Elizabeth Karyn (8), and two - sons, William Maxwell (5) and Z Edward James (2), living in * Midlothian, Va. ; He was the beloved and - devoted son of Don and Margel Z Fisher of Virginia Beach, VA. ' He is also survived by his two - brothers Dr. Anthony Fisher 1 and his wife Tracy and * nephews Noah and Tyler of - Suffolk, VA; and David Fisher I and his wife Leslie of ' Harrisonburg, VA. Mr. Fisher was Project Manager of the IT Department at the RoomStore in Richmond, VA. A memorial service was ’ held on Saturday, March 17, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 9800 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Fisher’s name to a charity of your choice. Susan C. Crossman Family in Rappahannock Susan Coates Crossman, 48, of North Port, Fla., formerly of Madison died Saturday, March 10 in Sarasota, Fla., surrounded by her family. She was bom March 21, 1958 in Charlottesville and was the daughter of the late James William Coates. Mrs. Crossman was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Haywood and worker of the C.B.M. Ministries. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Kirk Crossman of North Port, Fla., mother, Betty Lindsey of Floridai, a daughter, Sarah Jean Crossman of Fredericksburg, two sons, David Stanley Ryder, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., Stephen William Crossman of North Port, Fla. Additional survivors include a sister, Margaret C. Robbins, a half sister, Carolyn Cobb Lindsey both of Alexandra, and one half brother, Mark Eldon Lindsey of Sarasota, Fla. She is preceded in death by ' her daughter, Amanda Dawn Ryder. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Wagner and Rev. Perry Utz officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Bible Ministries, 18301 Sandy Springs, Stevensburg, Va. * 22701 or the Susan G. Kolman ~ Breast Cancer Foundation. Julia (Junie) Asbiry Groves Washington resident l Julia (Junie) Asbiry Groves - of Washington, Virginia died I on Monday, February 26, 2007 ; at his residence. He was bom - on July 21, 1937 in Culpeper Z County, Virginia. He was the * son of the late Robert and * Alberta Groves. He was the youngest of 13 siblings. ~ uuiue was a nrst class car- - penter by trade. He loved the l outdoors, especially tending to Z his garden. Fishing was one of * his favorite past times. He « worked for Scott-Long Con- ‘ struction Company for 30 * years where he retired on July I 30, 1998. : Junie was preceded in * death by his parents Robert - and Alberta Groves, three 1 brothers; George Shankling, ' Raymond and Thomas Groves, - and two sisters; Dorothy T Groves and Kate Pendleton. He leaves to cherish his ' memory a loving and devoted wife Mary of 41 years. From this union he was the father of Cynthia Groves of Culpeper, Virginia, Julian Groves of Reva, Virginia, and Alan • Groves of Washington, Virginia. He was the grandfather of " Kiandra Veeney, Erika Harris, Cameron and Carter Groves. A special nephew Gregory Carter and a daughter in-law to be Shannan Haught. Junie was also survived by brothers James and Buck Groves of Washington, DC., Walter Groves of Jefferston. Virginia; sisters Margaret Dean of Culpeper, Virginia, Nellie King of Amissville, Virginia, Katherine Gaines and Mary Groves of Washington, D.C; three sisters-in-laws. Pearl Groves, Frances Groves and Alberta Groves, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Junie’s greatest joy in life was his family. « •

News from Our Neighbors ....-iwiffliiifiiiiiiiiiMiriifiiririir--i - r- nrr r n nr— HONORED: President Chris Ubben (far right) accepts a first ever Lifesaving Achievement Award garnered by the Chester Gap Fire and Rescue Department. Valor Awards go to Chester Gap Fire and Rescue The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue department was recently invited to attend the first ever Valor Awards ceremony sponsored by the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Warren County Fire & Rescue Company 10. The awards presented were in recognition of acts of service given in a life threat* ening situation. In attendance were members of the Front Royal Vol. Fire department as well as Warren County Fire Chief Richard Mabie and several other Warren County Emergency Services personnel. Also in attendance were Warren County Sheriff Daniel McEathron along with members of his staff and Front Royal Police Chief Ronald Williamson and members of his department. Special guests in attendance were Virginia State Senator Mark D. Obenshain and Virginia State Delegate Clay Athey both of whom presented the awards to both the law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel. Chester Gap Fire & Rescue, Company 9 was recognized for its efforts in response to a chocking/respiratory arrest call it had run last September at the 4-H center in Warren County which is in their first due response area. Front Royal Fire & Rescue Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com Company 1 also responded as well, along with Warren County Emergency Services ALS personnel to the scene and both departments’ personnel were involved in the successful life saving efforts at the scene as well as during transport to Warren Memorial Hospital. It was a direct result of the efforts, hard work, and quick response of all personnel involved that the victim was successfully resuscitated. As a result of this particular incident being chosen by the Chamber of Commerce, the Chester Gap Fire & Rescue Department, Company 9 was presented with the LIFESAVING AWARD for its efforts and service given in response to this call and to every emergency situation. Front Royal Fire & Rescue, Company 1 and Warren County Emergency Services personnel were also recognized and received the LIFESAVING AWARD as well for their efforts and service. Those members of Chester Gap Fire & Rescue, Company 9 being recognized for their service were Fire Chief Ibdd Brown, Fire Lt. Adam Moore, Firefighter/EMT Ricky Fogle, Firefighter/EMT Sara Fogle, and President Chris Ubben who accepted the award on behalf of the department. We owe these folks and all of our firefighters and EMS Personnel a huge Thank You for all of the hard work, time, and effort they have put in not only to .respond to dangerous situations at all hours of the day and night but also for all of the hours they invest in their training. The hours needed to complete even the most basic of courses takes months to attain. When asked what they thought of their first ever Valor Awards ceremony the members of Chester Gap Fire & Rescue, Company 9 said that they were just glad that they could help and look forward to doing so again in the future. If you’d like to make a donation to help fund the operating costs of the Chester Gap Vol. Fire & Rescue Department or maybe you’d like to apply to be a member and train to help others as well then please contact either Chief Tbdd Brown at 635-7273 or President Chris Ubben at 635-6094. Either of these gentlemen will be happy to help. Photo by Ray Boc BRIDGE LOVER: For some time now the county and VDOT have been planning the bridge replacement in SperryviMe on Route 522 next to Shaw’s. My engineer husband, Ray Boc, loves bridges and took this photo of Charles Adams, Sr. and W.H. Shiflett, Jr., from VDOT Culpeper Location and Design Survey Party 1. They were out on a sunny day doing the survey of the old bridge. Meet Ann Georgia McCaffray Sperryville resident Ann Georgia McCaffray is, a painter, designer, activist, early advocate for persons with HIV/AIDS and the sole surviving co-founder of Seattle AIDS Support Group. She played a key role in helping to establish a support network in Seattle throughout the first decade of the AIDS epidemic and was recognized this week for her work in an issue of the Seattle AIDS Support Group Newsletter. Ann was bom and raised in Seattle on Capitol Hill. As a young woman with a back Sperryviixe Barbara Adotfi adoffibarbara# verizon.net (540) 987-8682 ground in Theatre & Landscape Architecture, she graduated in the late 70s from the Conway School of Landscape Design in Massachusetts and ended up back in Seattle working on Broadway at what was then “The Seattle Design Store*. During this time she was doing graphic design work. She was a vibrant and active young woman engaged with her community and with her many friends. Ann was deeply moved by the death of her gay friends and thus, her AIDS advocacy was born. As a straight woman Ann didn't have any difficulty being accepted into this scene of mostly gay men. Many had been rejected by their families because they had AIDS or just See SPERRYV1LLE, Page B6 RIVERFRONT PROPERTY! $599,900 Absolutely the best! Gorgeous contemporary on over 12 acres w/frontage on the Thornton river. 60 miles from beltway! New addition of sunroom and 2.5 car garage! New decks! Fenced areas for pets! Built-in bookcases! Partially finished walk-out lower level! Great for horses! Views from every room! Call “The Kemptons” Long & Foster Realtors 703-961-7144 or 703-615-8746 Butch Zindel represented the Buyer in contract preparation and negotiation, reducing the purchase price by 6% and then negotiated a substantial credit for “repairs” after the Home Inspection. 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Three story concrete foundation bank barn with three large stalls. The upper two levels are designed for an apartment. The manor house and bam were built with two by six timber not the traditional two by four. Mostly open rolling land and a spring fed pond. Currently used for horses but suitable for any small livestock operation. This property is the perfect hunt box in Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. $750,000 280 acres on Turkey Mountain in the heart of Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. Tremendous Views from building sites. Stone walls, streams and trails. Bounded by large tracts and longtime landowners. Rare large parcel in Rappahannock County. Call for further details. $2,400,000 Renovated Farmhouse with 3BR/1BA located in Scenic Sperryville. Kitchen, Living Rm, Bedroom all on main level, Two Bedrooms upstairs. Laundry area, back patio and front porch, landscaping, fully fenced yard with some privacy fencing. 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Creating connections in Amissville Connections are what I think of when I think of Susan Hatley. I think it was the last part of our conversation. We talked about how wonderful it is to live in Rappahannock and u' 2 NEW LISTINGS Battle Mountain Road This five acre lot on the southeastern flank of Battle Mountain has a great location, convenient to Warrenton and Culpeper. It is partially open and has several fine building sites with distant view's to the south and east. Ideal for a builder, family or retiree looking for a good building lot. $185,000 Pearl Lane High in the hills above Sperry ville, this 1.2 acre lot is minutes to the National Park. Rocky and wooded, with old stone walls and a strong mountain stream, the property affords a lot of privacy despite its small size. The ruins of an old log cabin and a hidden spring add to the ambience of this pretty little property. $69,000 Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthIink.net Historic 21’ X 3>’ Chestnut Logbous - built late 1/SOs - early |£OOs Removed in 200+ from the ‘Montjoy* Farm in Howard County, MD. and now relocated at Heartland Restoration in Madison County, VA «"Mon^oy* was origjnalk) part of “ChewS Resolution Manor* which was patented in \6$5. InWthe farm ves purchased by Samuel Wethered, Jr., better known as ‘Santa re* Sam. Samuel Wethered, '*• gpw up >n Baltimore, but he traded in the Southwest, where he became a friend of Christopher “Kit* Carson, and he subsequent^) named the farm “Santa rte*. It is known that “Kit* Carson visited his friend “Santa IV Sam at the (arm during Carson* I0& trip to Washin^on, to meet with Resident Andrew Johnson, with a Delegation of Utelndians.lt was during this trip the Kit Carson became il and upon his return to Hart Ujon in Colorado he died. The farm was first mentioned by the name “Monday* in a l?H- deed. This chestnut log house is qurte large for a tenant house and it is paashle that it was a dwding house of the farmfc owner, “Santa FVSam. Documentation available. For mor« Information pleat* coni TIMOTHY ROBINSON, HEARTLAND RESTORATION (540) 547-3838 or Cell (434) 989-322 Email: tdrevabb.com Website: www.lbgcablne.net Susan said that friends of hers have asked if she isn’t lonely living so far away from everyone. Susan said she is more connected to her neighbors here, even if they’re physically further away, than she ever was in the city. Connections are what Susan creates each and every day. Susan Hatley moved to Amissville in 2000 after falling in love with the place on weekend escapes from Northern Virginia. But her massage therapy work began even earlier. She’s been in this business since 1996. Prior to massage she was teaching yoga, but had always been interested in massage. She finally “had the time and space” to pursue that interest. Susan is the only massage therapist I know who comes to you! That’s right! Her portable table is in her car and she brings her skills to you, to where you’re comfortable. Susan says she enjoys doing the work in a setting where her clients are at their most relaxed. She sets up her table wherever her clients want, whether that’s the living room, the bedroom, a bam, or even, in one case, the garden! She has had an office in the past, where clients came to her. But she said it was obvious to her that there was a need for this service and it’s a niche she’s happily filled. Most of her clients find her through • word of mouth. They see her for a variety of reasons including stress reduction, to relieve chronic pain or hplp with other health issues and as part of an overall wellness program. Susan talks about the benefits of human touch at a cellular level. What a great place tc start a wellness program! And her clients testify to the importance of the work she does. One says that the hour with Susan is the only hour he truly relaxes all week. In a society where we increasingly live on top of each other but have no real connection to each other, this is important work. For manj people the touching they’ve received in their lives has not been a good thing. “This is touching without attachment,’ Susan told me. And it’s without an agenda. When asked about what she most enjoys about her work, Susan says she loves doing something that brings such enormous pleasure to people. It seems a simple thing but I couldn’1 help but think of all tire people I know who are miserable ir what they do. How many o1 them wish they could say the same? It was a pleasure inter Amiss vi lle Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie# JulieEmery.com viewing Susan and also having the opportunity to meet her son, Henry and hear about the rest of the family, including her younger son, Arlo. With four dogs, two cats, two boys and her own business you’d think life would be hectic. But the lasting impression that Susan leaves is one of calm joy. Clearly the connections she’s making in her life and in her work are good ones. Most of Susan’s clients find her by word of mouth or through referrals from other therapists. You can find her by calling her at 540-522-3285 or by e-mailing her at sahatley@earthhnk.net. And, in case you sampled all those wonderful types of chili on Saturday to benefit the Piedmont Girl’s Softball, I’ve got the scoop on who won! The Best Basic Chili was Mike’s Misery made by Mike Prior. Best Hot Chili Award went to Ten Diley who scorched us ah with'One Hot Mama. And the winner of both Best Exotic Chili and Bestest Chili was Kitty Lou Day for her Pepperoni Pizza Chili. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks for some great eating! And they’re off! You dont have to go to Charles Town, West Virginia to experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing . Come to CCLC at the Old School House in Washington for a night at the races on « Saturday, April 14. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Pre-Purchased tickets are $25 per person. “A Night at the Races” is actual horse races that have been filmed using five cinematography cameras and narrated from start to finish by many of America’s top-rated announcers. All the suspense and action that you experience , at a real Race Track, has been captured in this evening. Even the guests will have the opportunity to win something, come and place your bets and show your skills. There’s a new feature this year, you may own a horse. For just $20, you can name your horse, the jockey and write your own description that will appear on the custom made programs for the night. There are 10 races, with 10 horses in each race. After each race, winners will be announced and prizes will be given. Horse owners will win “special” prizes. Your pre-purchased ticket is your entrance into the “Racing Facility” and it will include a full course meal and beverages. , Wow what a deal! Door prizes will be drawn from the entrance tickets. There will be many ways to win prizes and to claim your race winnings. Remember you have to be be 21 years of age or older to attend this event. There will be a Silent Auction available. Tb purchase your tickets you can contact Amy Hitt at 937-3401. Reminder for all A reminder for the students and teachers from the classes of 1949 through 1955, you are invited to the Rappahannock Park on Sunday, April 22 at 1 p. m. for a time of fun. Plan on eating around 2 p. m. and bring a covered dish beverage. Call Daniel or Bessie Norman on 1-540-937-5147 for any questions or suggestions or if you plan to attend. They have been working hard to make this high school picnic a success!! Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Gaiy Sellers who died in an auto Washington i Jan Clatterbuck ) 675-3338 |jclattert>uck@ tknespapers.com mobile accident last Tuesday, March 13. He is best known in Rappahannock for his “Cherries on Top” orchard located in Flint Hill. Also our condolences go out to Edward Clark from Fodderstack, upon the loss of three of his siblings last week. His brother, Ennis, who lived in Strasburg, died last Sunday, March 11, his sister, Joyce Kollar who lived in Vienna died on Tuesday, March 13 and brother, Charles from Manassas died on Wednesday, March 14. Our prayers and our hearts go out to both of these families. It’s officially spring! Spring is just around the comer for us in Rappahannock County, so let’s circle the date April 21 for this year’s Fodderstack 10K Run. This race is an annual run or some may choose to walk through the beautiful hills of our Rappahannock County. The proceeds from this race are the See WASHINGTON, Page B7 Caves celebrate anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Old Boston Turnpike celebrated their 54th weddiiig anniversary on Monday, March 12. They were married in 1953 at the home of the officiating minister Rev. Gilbert Prossitt in Flint Hill. They have been blessed with four children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. We extend congratulations to them and may the Lord bless them with many more happily married lives together. Mr. Cave’s sister, Mrs. Thelma Jenkins of Sperryville and her late husband, Bernard, who passed away four years ago, were also married the same day at the same place with the same minister performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Ray Wharton returned to their home on Castleton Ford Road Tuesday Boston Marie F. Atkins | 987-8802 after spending the long weekend with Mrs. Frazier’s sonin-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and son Timmy in Deland, Fla. Any member of the 1977 graduating class from Culpeper High School living in our area please call 825-9973 or mail to “Class of 77," 23157 Roland Rd., Rapidan to help in any way with tne reunion. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Arthur Gaines, 84, a native Bostonian, who passed away at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Madison on Tuesday. Also condolences go out to the family of Mrs. Virginia Woodard Weakly who passed away at Orange County Nursing home. Miss Jennifer Peregory was honored with a party at her home T\iesday in celebration of her 20th birthday with family and friends attending. Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Savage and the Senior Class of Massanova Christian Assembly spent last week on a trip to Alabama and on into Florida. Bells will be ringing out tomorrow Friday, for Wayne and Robin Burke who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary. Birthday wishes go out to Shelia Baker, Ronnie Hamm, David Baker and Gwen Parker. Belated wishes to Pauline Kelchner, a former native, who celebrated her day on Sunday. Sperrwille From Page B5 because they were gay. “I was readily accepted into the gay fold as a surrogate family member. When people came in to the group my first response was to go up and hug them - I knew how to hug! Being hugged by a woman was a huge deal at this time; many doctors wouldn’t even touch gay men." The legacy of Ann’s early work lives on in the form of organizations that continue to support persons with AIDS. In Rappahannock County, Ann Georgia’s studio is one of the most popular on the RAAC Art Tour circuit. She has creatively organized a substantial 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 of February programs at the Middle Street Gallery, one of which was 42 people making Valentines! Sperryville salutes this talented artist and joins with the people of Seattle in recognizing her compassion and advocacy. Condolences During the last few months Wynn Ludwig was able to spend time in Florida with her mother and other family members. Wynn’s mother died a few weeks ago and we send her our most sincere thoughts and prayers. SperryviUe Community Yard Sale When Elizabeth Lee said she wanted to have a yard sale, the energetic Wynn Ludwig, owner of What’s New in Sperryville, expanded that to promote a community yard sale! Wynn and Elizabeth invite everyone to find a space to set up and join them. Wynn will put an ad in the Washington Post to give the sale greater exposure. Stop in to talk with her at What’s New on Main Street if you have any questions. Mark your calendars for the weekend of March 31/April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be fun!

Did you ever drink potato water? Did your Mother let you lick the potato masher when she made mashed potatoes? Mine did. These days, we usually use , the electric mixer to mash them up, but Mom mostly used a hand masher with a red wooden handle and you could hear her making mashed potatoes all over the house. And when she made a cake, sometimes on Saturday, for Sunday dinner, we would line up to get to lick the mixers and spoons and dashers and spatulas. Brady's Clark Hollow Rambungs Richard Brady 675-3754 nchardbradyl@ juno.com We used a lot of potatoes. I always liked it when Mom would make too many mashed potatoes and the next day or two we would have fried potato cakes. If they would have let me, I could have lived on mashed potatoes and applesauce. Sometimes, I think I did. Did you ever drink potato water? This was another treat that was a byproduct of cooking spuds, i.e., the water you boiled the potatoes in. Most of the time, Mom put that water in the gravy along with milk, because she knew that a lot of the vitamins and minerals cooked out of potatoes when you boiled them, and since there was very little leftover gravy at my house, it was just another good country way to feed the family. But, sometimes, there would be a little extra water. If there was a chill in the air, and some of us were hanging around the kitchen, Mom would give us another treat. She would pour some of the water that the potatoes were boiled in, into a cup. She would add a small pat of homemade butter and a little salt and pepper. Try it sometime. It is a wonderful, warm annK. I remember the time that one of Mom’s first grandsons, E.J. Pullen, was staying at the house while his Mom, my sister, Mary Alice, went shopping or somewhere. Mom, as usual, was boiling a big pot of potatoes for supper and E.J. was hanging around the kitchen. When the potatoes were done and Mom was pouring off the water, she asked E.J. if he would like some.' “Yes, Grandma, I love it.” Mom put some potato water in a bowl, and with a pinch of salt and pepper and, I suspect, a little bigger patty of butter than normal, and gave him a spoon. He was still a little fellow, and she didn’t want him to bum himself drinking it from a cup. E.J. sat there and ate every drop of that potato water with a spoon, and never said a word. When he was finished, he looked at Mom, and she asked him, “Was it any good, son?” E. J. replied, “Yes, Grandma, it was good. But, when my Mama makes potato soup, she puts potatoes in it.” That became one of my Mom and Dad’s favorite stories to tell at family gatherings. There were many others, but since it is just about time to get your potatoes in the ground, I thought you might enjoy this one. Also, I stopped by the co-op, and they have received their seed potatoes. If we can get it to stop snowing long enough, maybe we can get them planted. Don’t wait too long. And, finally, thanks to all of you who have called and Washington From Page B6 primary source of funding for Rappahannock’s county park. Let’s remember to support Rappahannock County and its beautiful park by registering to run or walk at this fun community event or even think about becoming a sponsor for the race. Information and entry forms are available on the website www.fodderstacklOk.com. You can contact Jenny Fitzhugh at 987-7260 or at whistlepighill® earthlink.net for further information on how to become a sponsor. ' Birthday wishes goes out to Ivy Racer of Amissville. She will be celebrating her day on March 24. Mrs. Racer was a former Washington resident. Belated birthday wishes go out to John Stacey Clark of Washington. He celebrated his day on Monday, March 19. emailed. Linda and I are doing fine. She has started her therapy and is working diligently on getting the use of her right arm and shoulder back. And, except for looking like a small rhain saw ran up my arm. I'm doing OK, as well. I have gotten good reports from the lab and the xravs. God willing, we are going to be fine. See you in the funny paper. 9199 Bear Mountain Drive Marshall. spectacular views, spectacular Home on 15.88 acres. Bnght and sunny. Four bedrooms, four and one-half baths, beautifully landscaped with picturesque pool. Exercise room, media area, all appliances and HVAC state of the art. Price reduced $300,000. Excellent value. $1300,000 Directions: From 66 west to 2nd Marshall exit, left on to Freestate Rd, at dead end left on Wilson Rd. 2nd left on Enon School Road. Go left to Bear Mountain Drive on left. “Skippy Giles” GR1, RFS, ,\BR ReMuRffwo 403 Hobday a* Warrertoa Y«. 20186 O: 540-341 -360~ Toll Free 1 -866-.M 1 -560Home: 540-0"5-363T E-mai cegsle^Srms com www. SkippvGiles com “Brick home with Mountain Hews" 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dming room, living room, family room, 1 full & 2 half baths, storage room, garase, new large size washer & dryer on 3 44" acres $369,000 Colonial with Mtn. I lews on 5+ acres 3* bedrooms. 3 full & 1 half bath, dinmg room, living room, family room, storage room , 2 car garage, shed & fenced "REDUCED” to $520,000 “NewRanch Home Under Construction'" This is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, with living room, kitchen, dining room, garage, front porch and deck on .556 acres. $269,900 32 + Acres with Mountain Views Wildlife abound! Home occupations permitted. All construction to be a minimum of 200 feet from property lines. $398,000 Each office independently owned and operated Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre, estate on 3 tax parcels in southern Iauquier County on the Rappahannock River. Lovely views, manicured lawns. pool, koi pond, and historic strine guest cottage. Ixiur bedroom main house with two master suites, jacuxzi and cathedral ceilings. 5 stall barn with foaling room, runin sheds, board fenced paddocks. S1,899,000. River Cottage, Overall, VA Well-built, 3 bedroom, 3bath cottage on 10 gorgcous»*acres on the Shenandoah River, l ull basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by GW Nadorul 1 sirest and conservation land Pnvate with excellent views ot the Blue Ridge Mountains. I-argc bam/workshop, and picnic pavilion bv the riser. Cireat opportunity tor fishing and canoeing $619,000. The Presidential Retreat, Nethers, VA Exquisite jewel of a farmhouse on ”4+ 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. $2,300,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Woodwind, Flint Hill, VA Expert renovation of this 3 bedroom, 3 hath farmht Rise outside Mint Hill (lourmct kitchen, lots of entertaining space, front porch overlooking orchards and mountains. Separate office/ studio building Beautifully landscaped 1 acre garden kit. Perfect weekend retreat or tctirenicnt home. $525,000 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Charming 3 bedroom, 3 Hath 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-proot fencing. Woodland paths, streams and frontage on the Covington Ris er. S(>W,500. Hylton Head, Rixewille, VA 6 bedroom, 5.5 baths, energv efficient. \iruul!\ mamre nance tree, square tt french (ountre manor home. Mam distinctive features and upgrades, i ulh tin ished basement with media room Oxer 5l) rolling acres with a new barn and long frontage on Indian Run $1,995,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Killermont, Washington, VA Award-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. F.verv aspect of this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on 4 levels is a study of understated liivnrv 5? 000 Royal Avenue, Front Roy al, 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 sfor residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. S515,000. Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a pm ate right-ot-wa\ near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. F.xtrvmeh private wirh several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views « AJan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Alan Zuschlag 540-9.17-6124

Accessories — The Finishing Touch Accessories are said to be the jewelry of your home. Paintings, photographs, china, plants and floral designs, sculpture, lamps, clocks, books, and collections of all sorts can be considered as accessories. What are the rules? What rules can be broken? Accessories, more than anything, define a home’s personality and tell your story. First, take an inventory of things you would like to display. Do some revolve around a theme? Are the things you would like to display of a certain style, culture, or ethnicity? Would you like to punctuate your home’s specific style, or would you like your accessories to continue an eclectic theme? Is your room formal? Casual? Contemporary? Each of these types of looks can be emphasized by how you furnish and how you accessorize. Each of these considerations should be part of your plan. Accessorizing is most fun when you use things you already have, but sometimes it takes a new “find” to get you going. If you find something you love, and want to display it, it often brings out a need to organize what you already have. You can make your space look more formal, casual, or contemporary by how you arrange your accessories. For example, if you were going to accessorize a mantel over a fireplace in a rather formal room, you would want to be very symmetric in your arrangement. Perhaps a large painting would be in the center of the wall over the mantel and pairs of identical vases, candlesticks, topiaries, or other objects perfectly matched and balanced would be placed on each side. On the other hand a casual mantel might include a more relaxed and less symmetric grouping of items based on a motif that might portray an interest or hobby. Balance is still very important, but asym metry works well in this setting, and matching items aren’t necessarily needed. If you used a painting as the largest object, it might be centered, but not always. And the objects surrounding the painting could be a relaxed collection of baskets, greenery, casual candlesticks, or any other artifacts that lend themselves to a feeling of nostalgia or warmth. The proportion of each item to the others needs to make sense. The visual weight of items and how they relate to each other should be evaluated. Often working with a grouping like this requires you to have a large object (the painting), a medium object (the baskets sitting on the mantel) and some smaller items (the candlesticks). If you need a little height or need to add more weight to an item, you could stack some books and place the smaller item on top. If you are going to accessorize a veiy contemporary 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 FISHHAWK PASS — Spectacular home and outstanding views in Flint Hill. Beautifully sited on 30 acres of privacy, this 5700 square foot home utilizes state of the art materials to create a warm inviting atmosphere. $1,395,000 Contact Thome Auchter 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 Thorne Auchter 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 WALNUT BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $799,000 Contact Peter Wiley RICHMOND ROAD - A special 25.9 +/acre parcel with fantastic mountailf views. Mostly open pasture, with fencing and old stone walls. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $449,000 Contact Cheri Woodard LOCH HAVEN - 7700+ sq ft 4 BDR home nestled among 40 ac of hardwoods on the shore of Mountain Run Lake, seasonal views of lake and mountains. $2,375,000 or house and 15 ac for $1,800,000. Contact Peter Wiley rtf «r ' ni v if ^ I) II: BATTLE RUN LANE Tim 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 WotxJard 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 RESIDUE HOLLOW — Gorgeous 80 acres 1 mile from Little Washington. Improved with flat building site, well, electrical, approved perk. Riding/hiking trails, mountain views, stream and pond. Owner/agent. $980,000 Contact Michelle Galler Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Thome Auchter - 540-987-9450 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Michelle GaDer - 703-443-2996 Lois Kordmor mantel, the look would be best , emphasized in an asymmetric formation. Maybe the large ■ painting would be off to one side, and next to it might be a vase or simple sculpture, or a ■ couple of smaller paintings. Again, balance is very important, but in a more free form manner and accessories in a contemporaiy settdngneed to be very carefully edited, leaving each piece to speak for itself, often with a wall background of either very strong color or “museum” white. In larger homes, with open v floor plans, accessorizing can be quite challenging. Huge, bare walls need filling, and personalities may be lost unless accessorizing is carefully accomplished. Tapestries, murals, screens, large plants and sculpture fill the expansiveness in this type of home. Color on the walls and in the art is extremely important and need to make a statement. Often displaying one large piece instead of several finer, small ones adds much more “punch”. If you do have small items to display in a large home, the best idea would be to group like items to make them stand out as a whole. On the other hand, a small home may get cluttered, and needs as much attention to accessorizing in proportion to itself. Take out what you like the least, and show what you love. Perhaps you could rotate your favorite collections. ihe rule of thumb lor hanging pictures on a wall is that they are best seen at the average person’s eye level. This rule applies most often when the pictures are on a bare wall, meaning one with no furniture providing a base line for the arrangement. If you are hanging a picture above a sofa or a buffet or an accent chest or table, then the rules are sometimes changed and the bottom of the picture might need to be lower, or about 10 inches above the large piece of furniture. When hanging a picture or a grouping above a sofa or a table, be sure that about two thirds of the length of the space is taken up by the items or you will end up with a “skimpy” look. The center of the grouping or single item should still be about eye level. In some cases you may want to hang groups of related pictures in a row together. If . they are truly similar, you would want to frame them identically and space them fairly close together, about 3 inches . apart. In other groupings of * unlike articles more space can be left in between the items, but make sure there is a coherence between them, and that they appear connected in how they are hung, with like colors, similar frames, or related subjects. Their outside shape as a group should be defined, as if an imaginary rectangle, square, diamond shape or an arch could be • roughly diawn around the outside edges of the arrangement. As mentioned in a previous arti- - cle, cutting shaped patterns out of newspaper and lightly taping them to the wall is a good way to arrange several items before actually driving nails. Another concern is how to hang a picture on patterned wall paper. In order for it not to get lost, the matting on the painting or photograph must be strong and in contrast to the background color of the wall paper. Framed mirrors and natural wreaths work beautifully - on patterned wall paper, too. Finally, lighting your accessories is important, in that they should stand out even when the room is dimly lit. Many china cabinets come with lighting for that very reason. Light to enhance an important painting can be accomplished in several ways: either a directional spot from the ceiling, plighting from below, an unobtrusive picture lamp over the top for that very purpose, or with a lamp on a table that becomes almost part of the “tableau”. These are but a few tips on accessorizing your home. It’s fun to do, and if you need a little help or a second opinion, I would be happy to spend some time in your home with you doing just that. You can reach me at Interiors by Whitcaim, (540)675-3905 or email me at Whitcaim@aol.com.

Gibson From Page B1 hank them for their sponsorship and for their suppqrt... We anticipate further support from ;he local community as we get ;loser to the concert performance. It’s a community-wide effort in rue Rappahannock fashion.” General admission tickets ire $20. Tickets may be purchased in advance by check for pickup at the door by calling 540> 675-3193; checks should ye made payable to RAAC. For more information, visit www. EtAAC.org. Tickets will also be available chrough the Rappahannock bounty School Sports Association, the Rappahannock Band Boosters, and at Drum & Strum in Warrenton and Culpeper Music in Culpeper. Tickets also nay be purchased by cash, check or credit card at the door. Beating is limited. Theatre From Page B2 from around the world to honor his humanitarianism and his courage.” One fascinating aspects of Kiser’s research of his book was the unlikely discovery of a town in Iowa named after the great Arab leader. A 1915 tribute to el Kader stated: “Such is the history of the man for whom our town is named. A scholar, a philosopher, a lover of liberty; a champion of his religion, a bom leader of men, a great soldier, a capable administrator, a persuasive orator, a chivalrous opponent; the selection was well made, and with those pioneers of seventy years ago, we do honor The Sheik.” (From the Class of 1915, Elkader High School.) Theirs is the only town in America named after an Arab. This is a book that promises to be a best seller in the politically charged world of today. The Ki Theatre gathering gave the author a rousing round of applause and is waiting for the book’s publication, date yet unknown. Gallery From Page B1 engage the mind and lift one’s spirits. The Six-Pack Gallery is the creation of six area artists who were looking for a space to show their experimental work on a regular basis. As Janet Brome puts it, “Often, artists are limited in what they can show, depending upon the space available and the taste of any one gallery owner. With oneperson shows, artists can let loose a bit, but those opportunities come and go. This space gives us the freedom to constantly display the work that is our real passion.... the stuff that isn’t always ‘safe’.” The Six-Pack Gallery is located within the Packing Shed Gallery at Gay and Porter Streets in Washington, VA. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12:30 to 7 p.m. Call Ann at 540 987-8416 for more information. Spring Clean Up The annual Spring Clean-Up of county roadsides and stream banks i s 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 pick-up 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 road but not placed in a dangerous location for the VDOT trucks to stop and pick them up. The local VDOT office number at Flatwood is 540-987-8939. 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 540-987-3366 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. BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Call Kelley 800775-0736 for information. / "N t%99 R®**ta§S — Houses V J Chantilly: BR/2BA, new home. New appls, tile, FF CO schools. Why rent when you can own? $129,900. Call Bill 703-378-8992. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 BROADVIEW AVE 540-347-7055 Now renting homes in private subdivision north of Warrenton #2 BR home @ $750/mo Owner/Agent All homes owned & managed by us House In the country, 5 mi from Leesburg. 3Bdrm, 2Ba. Lg lawn, great views. $1600. AvI 3/1. (703)777-4586. LUXURY HOME Beateton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Marshall area, 1 mile from 1-66, 3 story stucco home, 3BR, 2BA, sun porch, family style kitchen, spacious living room, pleasant country setting. $1300/ mo. 540-364-0364. 100 For Sale By Owner Never rent again! Buy a 3BR/2BA Foreclosure! $17,000! For listings 800-628-5983, x1278. Sperryvitle near Park. 2+br, jacuzzi, scr prch. $l,000/mo. Alex Sharp RealEstate.com for info/terms 540-675-3887 Thomas and Talbot Real Estate, Middleburg, Va WARRENTON Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3 5BA, FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm, $1950/ mo+ dep. Pets considered. Anne Spaith Owner/Agent RE/ MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 4Washington, VA, Stone & cedar. 3BR, & loft, 2FP, 20 acrs wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo. (301)986-5475 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 100 FerSate By Owner GREAT PRICE!! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2,700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA, tray ceiling in master BR w/ rope light, three-piece crown molding & more. 4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old, this home sits .on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 1-81. Priced to sell at $399,900. Owner Agent. (540)287-7679 or (540)364-2929 Open Houses [SUNDAY 3/25 1-3PMI GRAND LIVING Luxurious 5 BR, 4 BA in Brookside Warrenton Directions: 29 N. R Riley Rd. R Oakmont Dr, R Tanglewood Dr to 6846 on R' Tom A Shellay Campbell ITJ LONG & FOSTER REALTORS US 703-909-0074 I 540-364-3777 Open Houses ***©PEN HOUSE1*** Sunday 3/25 12-3 1125 Old Bridge Road, Amissville Cheerful & Charming Brick Home In Exc Condi! Pvt 1.43 Ac. Approx 2700sf, w/3BR, 2BA, Cntry Kitch w/Brkfst Area, Lvng Rm, Sep. DR, Fam Rm, Study, Sun Room w/Hot Tub. Oak Firs, Brck Frplc w/Gas Logs, Decorative Fish Pond w/Bridge & Waterfall. Lg 2-Car Attach. Grge. Sep Grge/Wkshp & Strge Shed! Lovely landscaping. Even a Pet Fence! Mins to Warrenton & Culpeper. Just $399,9651 Call Robin Garbe, Long & Foster 703-307-5092 Income Producing Property | Lovettsville, VA (Price Reduced) I Zoned commercial Currently 6 apartments Jully rented. Many other potential uses include retail, offices, childcare or restaurant. Great location near new Town Center and near commuter trains. L06258997 $745,000 Neil Miller, Hometown Realtors 540-822-4500 or 703-577-1969 QJ GOT GOATS? Need grazing land? I have just the right place. Call 301-894-3143(H), 301-395-0942(0). CENTREVILLE: FURN. rm & board for Fem in exch. for care of disabled fem. adult age 42. Must be kind, pa-, tient, trustworthy, ref req'd 703-266-2223. (o77 Rent*i* -" ^ I Townhouse* 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. New 2BR, 1BA, handicap accessible TH in The Plains. Tile firs & carpet.' CAC, W/D. microwave, $1000 rent * inclds sewer/water & Town Trash removal. NO PETS. Sec dep & credit check. 540-341-2806 for appl & lve day phone number, 'some restrictions apply. ATATATAT Page-Brooke Village Town-homes 1 & 2 BR s Available 703-777-1948 Only those with good credit need apply' ATATATAT TH, Marshall 3BR, 2BA, beautiful, like new. New paint & carpet. Avail i m m e d . 571-277-6323 Office ,, NEW BALTIMORE 1,000 sq. ft. of office space. Ground level w/ parking at door. Building fronts Rt. 29, 4 mi from Warrenton, & 7 mi from I-66 at Gainesville. Tenant pays utilities, prorated share of real estate taxes. Owner/Broker $1,000/mo. HENLEY MGMT REALTY 540-341-4350 Remington •Retail/office space. Main St, next to City Hall, 1300 sq ft, $1495 + utils References req'd 540-439-2269 Hunting PmfitUm BIG and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-inc.com DUCK, NC, Outer - Banks, Lovely Ocean- ■ side home on large * comer lot. Close to " Duck Village shops, > restaurants, commu- ' nity 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 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Sates — Lots ft Acreage ***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 RAPIOAN $219,000 Tom ft Shelley Campbell, LONG ft FOSTER REALTORS 703-909-0074 * 540-344-3777 G Sates - Lots & Acreage 5 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 Hemax Olympic Realty 703-369-5757 Auctions ■ y-il v i ■■■ • j '■w »' Daniel Boone Log Home Auction Petersburg, VA • Sat. March 31st AA SI_I II_ ^ .. «fiew LWj nuw j Tate deii«ry 4) !c one year j Pactege route sMtxtup. 1 mamtton^.TObjec. Daniel BooneLogHonies4 For More Info. 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Email \ m e I v i n @ lmelvinsweeney.com or call: 540-294-8390 Chantilly: IBR/Den/ 1BA, new single home, ' granite appls. $85,900. Call Bobby 703-378-8992. Chantilly: 2BR/1BA, new home, granite, new appls, crown moldings, $89,900. Call Dave 703-378-8992.. 122 iJ Chantilly: 2BR/Den/ 2BA,.garage, new home. $153,900. Call Amy 703-378-8992. Chantilly: 3br/2ba, avail now, FF CO schools. $129,900. Call David 703-378-8992. Chantilly: 3br/2ba, new home. Furniture Included. $129,900. Call Mike 703-378-8992. First Time Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down. 1 0 0 % 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 ! 5% down, 20 yrs @ 8% APR. For listings 800-628-5983: xR528. 18 acres 4BR perc site. Southern Fauquier County. . Mostly open. $230K. Contact Charlie Ebbetts Long & Foster (540)341-3547 3 Acre Bldg Lot. Akfie loc. Well installed, septic approved. Nr Gilbert's Corner. $340k. 540-222-0536. 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. $260K & up or entire 42 Ac Subdivision $1,695,000. 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 Purcellville 3 acre level wooded lot. $299,000. Adjacent lot can be reserved. Call Jeff Pearl REALTOR, ReMax Distinctive, Equal Housing 703.727.4876 Sportsman's Retreat Augusta Co. VA. 123 acres, surrounded by National Forest Deerfield Valley area. Road frontage. Internal rds. 4 wheeler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. 2000 ft fronteage on Calfpasture River. Priced to sell for less than $5000/ac. Will divide. We trade. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555, Melvin Swee. ney 540-294-8390. Remax Advantage Amazing! 2-3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, brick duplex. Front Royal. Instant Equity. $159,900. Beth Barnett Stonewall Realty 540-533-4739 Breathe the mountain air! 3BR, 2BA, rambler on 2 lots. Huge yard with new privacy fencing, mins to Shenandoah River. Sunroom w/ skylights, open to Ig back deck, beautiful kit, w/ island. Gas FP. Views! Only $239K. Beth Barnett Stonewall Realty 540-533-4793 FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 877-596-9375 ext 3 Prudential Carruthers Realtors Haymarket No HOA fees, true 5BR upstairs, 3.5BA, 2 car arge, gourmet kitchen, slate patio, fenced backyard, 1/4 ac, hdwd floors main level, brick front. $599,000 MLS# PW6334230 or Call Leslie Carter Real Estate (703)587-4575 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 r Pets J FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.4auquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing I Announcements POSTOfFICE NOW HIRING Cl: ‘(6 *'£’?* SFeriTSift 07PrVE Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1-800-709-9754 EXT. 9601 USWA FUmttur*/ A Sofa-Taupe brocade. High Quality construction. Like new, never used. View online at nuancefumiture.com - Model Nicole. Retail $3900. Asking $1500. Can deliver. 540-675-3260. Vendors Wanted for busy antique and gift shop in Warrenton. Limited Space, won’t last. 540-341-7Q31 Lawn/Gardwi Equipment SHADE TREES! LOCALGROWN! 8' Maples $35 ea; 14' Maples $65 ea; 12' White Pine $ 1 2 0 e a ; 4 - 5 ' Boxwoods $45 ea. Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178, 540-718-2976 V___J Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. Shabby chic & primitive furniture. Tons of home decor, paintings, pictures, mirrors, purposeful clutter. Local handcrafted/ handpainted folk art & primitive items. 211 Broadview Ave, Warrenton. Wed. to Suns 10-6; 540-341-7031 (294 Giveaways V J 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 Windows (salvaged) 38x77 (6), 75 X 41 (2). 6 ft sliding door. Call for details. 703-777-5084. Double-Shredded hardwood & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading avl. 703-868-2524. A warm couple unable to have children seeks to adopt.Will pay legal/ medical. If you are seeking a loving, secure home for your baby, please call Liz & Brianl-866-464-2820. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 Legal Notices / Jonathan Wayne Clatterbuck hereby delare myself not responsible for any debts except for my own. I am no longer associated with tiffany Foster Clatterbuck Bids & Proposals BIDS Orlean 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. Orlean Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. 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Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Classified Ads Work (mAm FuMTUlM I cmfHoymem _/ 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 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 545 FuffThtM J DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun. Prince William & Fair fax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 ELECTRICAL Asst, estimator/ project mgr, for comml. electrical contractor. Training / ed./ growth opportunities. Co. estab. in 1974. Excel salary & benefits. Must have electrical const background to apply! Fax resume 703-385-1497 or email lnfo@ corridoneelectric. com Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Pilot Safety/Quality Assurance PURPOSE OF POS(TION:Assure the safe, reliable, and professional flight operations of Air Serv owned and leased aircraft through the development, implementation and monitoring or effective Flight Safety and Quality Assurance programs REPORTS TO:CEO/President LOCATION OF POSITION:Warrenton, VA RESPONSIBILITIES: •Ensuring flight operations standards and safety regulations are adhered to in all programs. •Maintain technical safety communication with field flight. •Develop safety plans and procedures. (Flight Operations Manual) •Assist development of Flight Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specific aircraft. •Establish and cariv out quality assurance audits of Air Serv flight and safety programs. •Investigate aircraft incidents/accidents as assigned by the CEO or Director of Aviation. •Continued adherence to Federal Aviation Administration rules through a continual company/program wide audit process. •Recommending and implementing changes necessary for the continued safety .and airworthiness of aircraft operated for and by Air Serv International. •Assist with producing, implementing, maintenance procedures and Quality Assurance manuals. •Work directly with the Director of Technical Safety on policy change and implementation and the clarification of changes to field staff. •Liaise with the Regional Chief Pilot (RCP) on maintenance issues and concerns. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Pilot-(As our current standards apply) •Safety School-Approved FAA School •QA training from Flight Safety or Equivalent SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY: •Experience in flying a variety of light aircraft in remote, overseas locations •Knowledge of developing countries and relief and development •Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring flight procedures and standards. •A&P Desired •Travel-20% PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION: •Ability to life 20-30lbs IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT LISA VAJDA lvajda@airserv.org Director of Aviation PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide management and leadership for all Air Serv Flight Operations. REPORTS TO:CEO/President LOCATION OF POSITION: Warrenton, VA RESPONSIBILITIES: •Develop and support initiatives that help Air Serv International achieve the vision that Our Flights save lives and bring hop to a suffering world •Participate in development & implementation of annual flight operations budget. •Develop/maintain professional relationship w/ key partner aircraft leasing cos. •Assure mng'nt/oversight of technical compliance, aircraft purchase/leasing. •Develop and maintain relationships with Home Team members, including other NGO's/PVO's, Government Agencies and UN organizations. •Ensure Flight Operations preparedness for Disaster Response worldwide. •Ensure continued safe/ reliable service to Air Serv relief/development programs. •Effective management of all aircraft owned and leased. •Ensures adherence and compliance with all government regulatory issues related to aircraft operations. •Supports in assessments for new program/proper sizing of existing programs. •Ensures ongoing evaluation and standardization of aircraft and crews. •Ensures that all aircraft insurance policies, air worthiness certificates and other documentation meet requirements and are in-force. •Ensures all pilots meet Air Serv standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Pilot with 10 years experiences (Commercial, MEI, Instructor) •MBA or BS/BA w/ 3 yrs proven aviation management exp. •5 years Leadership experience and documented training courses attended SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY: •People oriented, performance driven •Proven leadership, organizational and administrative skills •Proven backgrnd in aviation-related operations, prefer incl'd international exp. •Able to manage and support a budget process •Excellent communication and writing skills •Knowledge of developing countries and how Air Serv helps with Rapid Response Relief, and Development. •Computer literate w/ advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills. •Fleet management experience •Safety background •Aircraft purchasing background •Travel 10% PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION: •Ability to lift 20-30lbs IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT USA VAJDA lvaida@airserv.ora JOB DESCRIPTION Flight Operations Recruiter The Flight 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 •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 tiles 'Organize, lead and document post-interview debrief feedback with interview teams and candidates 'Responsible for 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 Flight Operations job descriptions 'Maintenance of Alumni Flight 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. Excel. 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 handle confidential information and escalate issues when appropriate 'Prioritize multiple tasks. Comfort in a feist paced and ambiguous environment 'Ability to interface with Executive Management 'Aptitude for foreign languages and good pross cultural communication skills 'Good public relations and public speaking skills. ’Previous humanitarian, volunteer, relief work or non-profit experience a plus POSITION TITLE: PURPOSE OF POSITION; REPORTS TO: RESPONSIBILITIES; It Interested, Please send Resume CV to Lisa Vajda at hraida@airsefv.org no phone calls please. Position Is open March 21,2007 Position Closes March 28,2007. DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST FT/PT. Plea sent, outgoing, people oriented person, with computer skills needed for new dental practice in Culpeper. Experience preferred. Fax resume to: 540-727-0244 Dishwasher Needed Weekends and Holidays a Must. Please Call Front Desk 540-399-1779 Fauquier Springs Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.fauquiersprings.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 LIBRARY ASSISTANT Library Services Dept. Become part of the Sterling Library Children's department. Help staff with busy public service desks. Other duties include: reference and reader's advisory services and ability to plan and conduct age appropriate programs for children of all ages. Includes programs for baby through teen years. Knowledge of children's literature essential. Experience in planning and conducting programs in a diverse community is a plus. Good computer skills and experience using online catalogs and other electronic' resources. Excellent customer service skills. Schedule will vary. Bachelor's degree with courses in assigned dr related field. Prefer two years of library experience. Spanish language skills highly desirable for working in a culturally diverse library. (Hiring Range: $16.13 - $21.77/hr) 07-317 Closes: 03/28/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Fauquier Springs Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.fauquienprings.com FSCC offers the following opportunities: Office Assistant - Full Time Strong skills with Microsoft Word and Excel Good written and verbal communication Sortie weekends required Competitive Pay and Benefits Catering and Banquet Full Time & Part Time Full and Part-Time Catering Servers Bartenders Kitchen Staff Training Offered Must be able to work weekends Must be over 21 years old WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! U S. Foodservice, a leading distributor in the foodservice Industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution center. • Engineer, Gen. Maint. • Selectors, Night warehouse • Sanitation, Night Shift we offer an excellent compensation package Inclqding medical, dental, disability, 40rik) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Please apply in person Mon-Frl 8:30am-4p cC, US FOODSERVICE MANASSAS Attn: Human Resources Dept. 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V LANDSCAPE FOREMEN & TRAINEES Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA one of the largest residential landscape companies in the US since 1962, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees in: • Pond, waterfall, and water feature installation. • Masons and Paving Installation - Masonry and dry laid paver, flagstone, and granite walks, patios, driveways, and fetaining walls. • Plant installation and Rock Walls. No maintenance, mowing, or snow removal. • Deck, Arbor, Gazebo Carpenters • $500 startup bonus for qualified, experienced Foreman. Earn up to $60,000+. Year round work and outstanding benefit package. Potential for advancement in management or design/sales. • Trainees earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required, must work hard and learn quickly. • All positions require Drivers license with good record, but not CDL • Benefits include production and quality bonuses, paid vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Drug Free Workplace. EOE Call 703-327-5050 extension 200 to set up interview

54$ Full Time aikiVini'.- itiin CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR Mental Health/Retardation Temporary, FT position. Provide intensive, community-based care coordination to select youth and families receiving services through Comprehensive Services Act/Family Assessment and Planning Team. Services include assessment and evaluation; case management, facilitating family team meetings, coordinating implementation of service plans; crisis intervention and stabilization; and interagency consultation and coordination of services. Maintains all clinical records and documentation according to federal, state and agency policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in mental health and substance abuse issues and treatment; advanced level of clinical experience in working with families; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently; ability to function effectively in an interagency capacity. Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and three years of job-related experience. Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy, and three years post-masters clinical experience preferred; Virginia Clinical licensure or license-eligible. Valid driver's license. Verification of past and/or current education, criminal background check, driving record check, and TB test. (Hiring Range: $42,140 -$56,889/yr) 07-315 Closes; 03/23/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site; www.lomlniiii.piv A growing manufacturing company has several openings in our production area. Prior manufacturing experience and ability to work with hand tools a plus, ability to read a tape measure required. If you are currently fooking for a position in a family-friendly environment - with a company that offers excellent wages and benefits, Please apply in person M - F 8:30 a.m. ? 4:00 c m. at 601 Germanna Hwy., Culpeper, VA Or forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: Structural Systems, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 201 Poplar Ave, Thurmont, MD 21788; Phone: 800-800-7414, x 5260; Fax: 301-271-5259 Email: humanresources@structuralsystems.com Equal Opportunity Employer AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS The areas fastest growing dealer is now expanding our service department and HIRING TECHS for daytime & evening shifts. We offer: •Air conditioned shop •Top pay (+ bonuses) •Excellent Health Benefit package •Vacation & sick pay •Easy Commute •Plenty of work •401k •Excellent equipment •Paid training •Great work environment •Opportunity to advance •Flexible hours Country Chevrolet, Warrenton, VA Call: 540-341-2072 Fax: 540-428-2817 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER , . v is now hiring a DIETARY MANAGER ¥ CDM preferred. Management experience preferred. Please contact Marti or Candy at 571-248-6100 ¥ m m m m mm m m mm m m mm mii m mH GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER !S now hiring for weekend & part-time: RNs, LPNs & CNAs Full-time & Part-time positions available. Please contact Debbie or Candy at 571-248-6100 P*«c$rr»or»t 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 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-llpm, 1lpm-7am & Weekend Program ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-1lpm. npm-7am & 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@fau<|merhospital.org RECEPTIONIST FT medical receptionist for busy Warrenton office Exp. req'd. Fax resume to 540-341-0940 BMA Healthcare Services, Inc Ph: 301-421-0044 Fax: 301-421-4011 Needs: RN. LPN. CNAs/GNAs, LSW & Aides. Private Duty on PRN basis. Call or fax your information today. CAREGIVER Live in retired semi retired caregiver, for elderly man. Private living quarters, mostly nights, days free. Ret's req'd Cali: 540-341-3597 after 5P.M. POPLAR SPRINGS INN & SPA ★Housekeeping ★Nail Technician/ Cosmetologist ★Massage Therapist Fax resume to: >40-788-1273 or email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com Web: www.poplarspringsinn.com AUTOMOTIVE DODGE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Good benefits, pay. Busy Shop. Win Person: >nny Nicholson Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 (800)868-4660 Administrative Assistant needed for farm office in Rixeyville area. Excellent salary based on prior experience and skills. Must be bilingual (English/ Spanish), pet friendly, hardworking, motivated, organized, and detail oriented with strong typing and computer skills. References required. A smoke and drug free environment. Float* fax return* to: (540)937-7011 Or *0)011 to: northclitfafm®yahoo.com For consideration Do you have a $100,000 + opportunity at your present job? If you are looking for a career, not a job, SALES PROFESSIONALS in our industry earn at least $75,000 to $100,000+ per year and have advancement opportunities. Qualified leads furnished, no travel/ Must be wellgroomed, drug-free, and dependable. No experience necessary. Sales training plan. Successful 34 year old company. Call 540-349-7970 Customer Service Reps needed for HVAC/PIbg company. Previous telephone work required. Excellent speaking voice, helpful personality, and good grammar a must!!! Position answers all incoming calls and assists customers as necessary. Position is full time, includes rotating Saturdays and evenings until 6:00 pm. Flexibility from 7 am to 6 pm. For consideration, please call 703.576.3102 and follow message instructions. Over the Road Driver AmeriQas Propane Cylinder Exchange division, seeks an OTR driver at it's Bealeton facility. Deliveries generally throughout VA, MD, NC, other states possible. Occasional overnight runs possible, but not routine. Requirements: CDL, Class A w/ Hazmat endorsement. 3 years/ 150,000 miles over the road exp. Must be avail, to work a non-traditional schedule, when necessary. This is a fulltime position. We offer a highly competitive hourly wage, a complete benefits program to include medical, RX, & dental benefits. Call - 540-439-8515 or submit resume by fax - 540-439-2658, email @ dave.barnard@amerigas.com or apply in person @ 6223 Energy Road, Bealeton. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 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 Uppervilie, VA 20185 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 organixation, send resume and salary requirements to: hamaaresource ® timespapera.com or fax 703.435.5497. (limes EOE Community ewspapers Times Community Newspapers. We ere where the readers are. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Seeking an asst to aid in project organization. Job is clerical & requires good organiz. skills. Flex hrs, benes. Fax resume 703-385-1497 Email info@ corridoneelectric .com. For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 ELECTRICIANS ft 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. 'four Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 LAWN CARE Need Dependable people with a Virginia driver's license for lawn and landscaping work, in WarrentonFauquier County area. Pay based on experience and desire to work. ‘“START IMMEDIATELY!!!*** Call (540)347-9230 between 7am-6pm or leave message Warrenton based company hiring a: Admin Assistant/CSR to help, with phone calls & follow up on customer service requests. Must have strong knowledge 6f Windows Software & excellent typing skills. Starting pay $11 per hour. Vacation, sick pay, holidays. No Medical benefits. Fax resume to: 540-349-2861 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 Find a friend... in the Classifieds JBttiesL Community Newspapers' www.TimesCommunity.com OFFICE ASSISTANT S12-S13 per hour. Good typing & computer 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 nours required. Approx 18-20 hrs/week. Non-smoking, pleasant, outgoing personality. Fax resume to: (540)347-9198 Personal Assistant for company co-owner. To assist in home and office management. Office computer skills required. Fax resume & salary requirements to: (703)393-8451 Plumbing & HVAC Techs Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 WAREHOUSE Great Company Great Benefit Package Great Bonus Plan Great Opportunity for Advancement Call Darlene Goodwin @703-260-4000 Invite Half A Million People To Your Next Yard Sale. Place Your AD Today. Call 347-4222 Automotive Sales FIVE STAR Dealer OddOO Start a new career! No Experience Necessary We will teach you a unique new sales system and pay you during training. This 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 540.347.6622 Data Management Specialist Water Resources - Building ana Development Position in the Engineering Division of Building & Development. Responsibilities include collecting and processing water resource and related data from identified sources; conducting quality control checks of data to verify and document data completeness and basic accuracy: documenting and maintaining quality control processes and results. Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff regarding formats, storage, access and use of data; efficiently and accurately provide requested data sets by developing and applying appropriate queries and/or basic data manipulation or descriptive statistics. Will conduct or assist with special projects in support of water resources and related environmental programs as directed. Strong computer and communication skills and be detail oriented. GIS experience desired. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ Networking, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related field and at least two years experience in data management, database management, water resources or related field. Valid driver's license required. (Hiring Range; $36,404 -$49,145/yr) 07-318 Closes; 03/30/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site: www.loudoun.oov ij jib. i Kon.ild Kfai;ari Wa'hiin:»«>n Vitimi.il \ir|><irt Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (lmctudn It.59% Locality Pay) Minimum Requirements U S. Citizenship or U.S. Notional • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year oi security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a bacfcground/credil check Please apply, online at: wwvr.tsajobs.eom 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-550* TSA a m Eifui Opputunay Emptovci Transportation Security Administration 1973 VW Super Beetle, Runs good, needs some work. $2000. Please call (703)754-2800 87 Chevy Pickup, runs good, antique. $700/ obo. (540)439-3007 Mazda 1961 RX7: Black. 66K original mi, $2200/ OBO. Pis call 240-313-0339. 00 Corvette Conv. Black/Tan top. Auto, Heads Up Speedometer, Dual Power Seats, Borla Exhaust. Chrome Wheels. $24,900 239-542-0290 01 Subaru Leg LWag AWDATPSPWTBWh 63k EC dejar59@ hotmail.com $9K 540-948-3826 01 Toyota Prius, 1 owner, low mis, good cond, grge kept, Maint records avail. $13,000. (540)347-5799 '03 Thunderbird: 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 ' 2002 Ford Escort SE, 4dr, auto, PW, PL. AC, Serviced Feb 07, 27K. (6500/obo. (540)439-2302 2004 Anniversary edition. Ford Mustang, exc cond, new tires/ brakes. 63K. $9750. (540)347-5969 2004, Saturn L300, 1 owner, factory warr, loaded, white w/ tan Ithr MINT! 54K asking $12,500 703-777-6393 $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. 92 Honda Accord good for. parts or fix up. $250. 240-888-9850. '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) 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 rf, CO, many options. (571)261-4234 Toyota, '96 Corolla. 4dr, 5spd manual, All power, sunroof, AM/FM cass , 85K mi. Good cond. Asking $5400/ obo. 703-930-5353. 1 1 MO Jawpe ^ . H .~ BMW 20R 1979 633-CSI 4sp. manual trans, 128K, extra fine cond. all pwr options Best Offer 703-638-6132 White Water Kayak: 2 available, (1 male, 1 female), price ind. skirt & float bags. Asking $900. 703-669-8319. 05 Niagara Popup, mint cond! AC, slide out. grill, back bike receiver, bathrm, $12,300 540-270-0427 02, HD Sportster, 883R. like new. less than 2K mis, solo seat, lowered too many extras to list, $6000. 540-341-0054 05 883 HD Low, rubber mount motor, 12K gentle miles, lot of extras. $8,000. (540)439-4451 2002 Harley Davidson FLHRI, Road King, 1BK, grt cond, many extras. $14,750. (540)219-8285 2003 Honda VTX 1800C. Blk w/ chrome package. 1005/mi $8,200. Call 703-904-8411. sport Vtoidda® 04 Honda Pilot EXL, 47 . K, silver w/gray Ithr, htd sts/mirrors, 4WD. Must sell $ 1 8,800/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, 1 35K. $42 50. (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. JEEP 01 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, , Blue, 4spd auto, 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 675 Trucks/ 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 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 $16,000 703-727-4215 2005 F150, 4x4 Lariat Super-Crew, V8, white w/fian int, 18in whls, 6CD, htd seats, Moonroof. Lots of extras. 45K. $25,000 540-428-1080 eve 96 Ford V-8, F150, 4x4. full size, AM/FM/Cass/ Cruise/AC, util box. $3000/obo. (540)937-8907 97 F2S0, V8, 4WD, 59K orginal mi. very good cond. not a work truck. $ 1 0,5 0 0. (540)987-9434 00 Mazda MPV - LX: 103k, new tires, all maint records. Very good cond. $4900. (703)729-7588. 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. $ 4 0 0 0 / o b o . (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 Cara - Cash Paid: Professionally removed for free. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask for Allen. No. Va areas! WANTED: Honda Del Sol, any year/ condition. Call (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.m. Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 703-777-1110 Work! Call today to place your AD 540*347-4222