Rappahannock News, March 29, 2007

-- >' '"ir~~rr, . .1*'' -• . ; \ . Rappahannock X^ntys Family Newspafier Sincc 1877 Vr' ■*<*>*•THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007 £, 2-^ Worldwide at timescommunity.com 129th Year ... No. 13 Phone (540)675-3338 50 CENTS Marvin found guilty Sperryville man convicted of child molestation By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Samuel Marvin, 47, was found guilty Hiesday for sexually molesting a child, nearly a year after allegations were made about his behavior. Marvin was arrested in April 2006, charged with one count of indecent liberties with a child and one charge of aggravated sexual assault and battery with a child under the age of 13. The two-day trial was held at the Rappahannock Circuit Court; Judge Frank Hoss presided over the trial. The jury stated that Marvin was guilty on both charges, and recommended a total sentence of 16 years. Several friends of the victim’s mother sighed with relief and wept after the verdict was delivered by the jury consisting of eight women and four men. The jury deliberated details of the case for two hours; the sentencing deliberation lasted nearly an hour and a half. The maximum penalty for Marvin’s crimes could have been 25 years. “I want to thank you for your time and I want you to know that you have given us a fair trial, you took time and reviewed the evidence and for that we thank you," said Public Defender Mark Williams after the verdict was read. The 7-year-old child testified on her own behalf, speaking quietly and steadily about Marvin’s behavior. She said that Marvin had taken baths with her during which he had made her wash his “private area.” The child also testified that Marvin had fondled her genital region saying that it, “stung like a bee.” The jury also heard testimony from friends of the victim’s mother, one of which alerted the mother of possible abuse. Their testimony reflected early signs of abuse as they recalled conversations they had in the past with the victim. The Mother of the victim testified that she had alerted Social Services erf her suspicions in March 2006. An investigation by Social Services revealed enough evidence to report the case to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. Marvin was arrested in April 2006 and incarcerated in the Rappahannock Jail. RCSO Lt. Connie Smith, the investigator for the case, testified about GUILTY: Samuel Marvin was escorted to the Rappahannock County Jail following his trial hearings. interviews that she had with the victim. Smith explained that the child had told her details of the event that Marvin told her to keep a “a secret.” Smith also testified that the victim asserted that Marvin threatened to “hurt her mother,” if she ever told the truth about the incident. An expert in social work and child therapy testified, that the child was exhibiting signs of post dramatic stress disorder. She also testified that the child had spoken about, “nightmares of Mr. Marvin chasing her and her mother with a knife.” During witness testimony, Commonwealth attorney Peter Luke exhibited photographs of Marvin’s back and chest, tattooed to illustrate a knife being plunged into his body. He also exhibited a knife that was found in Marvin’s belongings during the time of the events. Daryl Brown, an inmate at the Rappahannock Jail, testified that Marvin had admitted to him about coining off of a year long cocaine binge and admitted to taking baths with the girl and washing her genitals. Brown said that the conversation with Marvin took place while they were in the See MARVIN, Page A3 School board approves budget By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock County Staff Writer Rappahannock County School board members voted to increase funding for NextStep by $5,000 during their last work session meeting concerning the school budget. The board had originally voted to cut the NextStep funding by $5,000. The total budget for the successful college and career access program at the high school, will receive a total amount of $15,000 in this years budget. A motion was made to restore the superintendents proposed increase after the board discussed canceling a trip to a teachers conference in Oxford, England. The school usually teams with Headwaters to send a few teachers to the conference. Aline Johnson made the motion to restore the funding and suggested that Dr. Chappell reduce the professional development funds by $5,000 to fund the increase. “I think it’s a tremendous show of support for the success of the program,” said NextStep director Miranda Hope after the meeting adding, “I appreciate the vote of confidence in the work that we are doing.” Next step for budget following the additional work on the budget, the School Board voted unanimously to approve the budget for the Rappahannock Public School System. The budget will be forwarded to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. Currently the proposed school budget requests that $8,473,357 come from the county coffers, a 6 percent increase of $494,968 from last year’s budget. Rappahannock News PO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) i Jr Salary increase intact The budget’s primary goal is to raise the salaries of all employees within the school system by 4.5 percent. No motion, however, was made to include a pay raise for the Rappahannock County Public School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, effectively making him the only employee of the school system not slated for a raise in the proposed budget. When asked about his salary, Chappell stated that he discussed his salary with the school board during last week’s closed session. “I am comfortable with the decision," Chappell said shortly. Public hearing The budget will now go before the board of supervisors prior to March 31. The board of supervisors will hold a public hearing for the School budget, which will allow citizens to comment further on the proposed budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 30. Frazier’s Flowers There’s a new exhibition of paintings by Jack Frazier at the Packing Shed Gallery in Washington. See Page B1. > ■ -- i Photo by E. Raymond Boo ROUSING RAPPSTERS: Rappahannock County elementary students raised the roof. Pictured from left to right are Kathryn Fisher, Katelynn Fisher, Stephanie Nicholson, Destiny Waag and Brittany Adams, celebrated children Reisler’s Kid Pan Alley a resounding success By Richard Lakes Special to the Rappahannock News Kid Pan Alley—a Ki Theatresponsored musical group that grew out of a songwriting residency at the Rappahannock Elementary School—has created a tidal wave of songs around the country with its unique discovery that “kids made the greatest co-writers, especially when you are writing sanjgs for kids.” With honors galore, including a Grammy nomination last yeanfoty t:tts GD, Tidal Wave of Song, Rid Pan Alley returned to its roots this past X weekend at the SchoolHouse in | Sperry vilie for two standing-room '. only concerts.' ■ *' :1 , - - ' - ■ . This past weekend’s concert* were free and a gift to the community, sponsored by Ki Theatre in partnership with the Rappahannock ^Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC). Featured • . artists included Paul Reisler and the Kid Pan Alley Band, with professional musicians Terri Allard, Nate Brown, Steve van Dam, Will Hopkins, Chris Moyles, Linda Orfila, and Smiggy Smith providing vibrant music and voice to the group. 7 ' ’ » Ph§*e byfe R»ymon*606 PREPARING: Jake Demory took his pert, very seriously as he prepares to ao on stage. y \ . v\ Original songs were written by kids front the Rappahannock Elementary School, Wakefield Country Day School, and Hearthkone School. In a variety of styles from country to classical, from folk to hip-hop, all songs were funny, touching, goofy, gross and completely enchanting in every way. One of the most delightful moments at this concert for the writer was a chance to chat with one -» Photo by E. Raymond Boc ON STAGE: Hearthstone students mixed stage presence with star performance. Pictured from left to right are Leif Kvames, Daake Brown, Noah Walter and Jasper Lee Gres. . ■ Newsmakers Plwlo by Richard lyfces CROWD PLEASER: Wakefield Country Day School student Lucas Dumez dazzled the audience with Ns song about flying pink flamingos. of the singers from Wakefield Country Day School about the song he sang, “Come Back to Me in Africa.* I wanted to get another picture of the lead singer and cornered • the young fellow after he left the stage and asked him his name. He quickly said, “My name is Lucas Dumez.* I told him how much everyone appreciated his extraordinary voice that soared above all others in the group, Without missing a beat, young Mr. Dumez asks, “Would you like my autograph?” And I handed him my program which was open to page 25 where his song appeared and he wrote in big, bold cursive letters, “Lucas Dumez.* His singing buddy Justin Ramey, then offered to do die same and gave me his autograph as well. What a joy to see children so open See CONCERT, Page A3 Dragonflies! Arborist Lyt Wood will be talking about these hovering predators this Sunday at Hearthstone School. See Page B1. J Starting strong Richie Burke's varsity softball team has come out to play in a big way. They head to a tournament this weekend. See Page A6. A k I

•r? ”—Extended h3>urs at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue f ’The Rappahannock Commissioner of the Revenue's Office Ras extended office hours beginning Thursday, Munch 29, 2007 through Tuesday, May 1,2007. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 aj$,to5p.m. The -extended hours are to assist taxpayers with ■. income taxes, personal property forms and Thx Relief for , the elderly, ti. For additional information call 540-675-5370. • Botox • Obagi for age spots and acne • Laser therapy for spider veins • Restytane • Laser hah’ removal Dr. Eric Mowafl-iara—n, M.D. Joyce Jackson, Nuw Procltoof 302 E. Dowh Street. SuHe 100 Cufceper, VA 22701 www.drlCBSsen.net S4042S4S45 Personal Property Forms Are Due May 1,2007 If you have not received and returned a personal property form you must do so by May 1, 2007 in order to avoid a 10% late filing penalty. 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Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock: $29.95 elsewhere in 1'.Sl POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, RO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 i Stevens graduates I What’s affordable? with honors By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Deputy Daniel Stevens, a new- member of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, received the Top Skills Award as he graduated from the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. The award is given to a trainee who demonstrates the best firearms and defensive tactics. Stevens was also a runner up in the academic category and a runner up for the over all award. Stevens recently moved to Rappahannock County with his wife Haley and his two girls, Savannah and Photo courtesy of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office Madison. His parents, Bob and Debora Miloslavich, live in Huntly, Va. County and Town Meetings and Notices On Monday, April 2, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. Afternoon agenda - 2 p.m. About Our Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell - School Budget Presentation David Cubbage, VDOT Old Business - Workforce Housing - Chris Moyles - Emergency communications update - Update on regional jail • Update on Sludge working group - Update on power line - Rediviva Bridge (no update) General Assembly Update - Farm Wineries Legislation • Sludge legislation - Workforce Investment Act Inter-Local Agreement* New Business - “Living Towns” event - Award for I. Christopher Parrish, 27 years on electoral board Appointments - Robert Weinberg appointed to Planning Commission by BZA Information - March Building Permit Report - Opening Day at Stuart Field, April 21 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. (ceremony) - School budget public hearing at 7 p.m. on April 30 at RCHS Auditorium Accounts Closed session as needed Evening public hearing - 7 p.m. - RZ#07-01-01 CIM Real Estate Rezoning (continued until May Meeting) - SE#07-02-01 Lee Efficiency Apartment - SE#07-02-03 Price Multiple Dwellings on a Parcel - RZ#07-03-01 Kreyling Proffer Amendment On Thursday, April 5, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer According to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bob Chappell, Rappahannock County Public Schools lost eight teachers to Fauquier County last year. Money may not have been the only reason but it was a definite factor in their decision. Over the years, there have been several deputies at the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office that have left for other counties as well. Rappahannock County’s total population has dipped below 7,000. The school system has lost students and many long time residents complain that their grown children cannot afford to live in the county. Tm just trying to figure out a way that I can stay,” said TVista Scheurlein, a teacher at Rappahannock High School and coordinator of Headwaters v Farm-to-Table program. Scheurlein was among the nearly 30 gathered at Cliff Miller’s SchoolHouse on Monday evening. It was the second meeting of a newly formed focus group to look at what has become a critical need in Rappahannock County - affordable housing. Chris Moyles, who was born in Castleton and is a product of Rappahannock County High School, is currently serving as the Executive Director of Fauquier Public Housing. Tbgether with Lea Vittitow, who is serving as the Project Coordinator for the Rappahannock County Housing Partnership, they are creating the catalyst for change by bringing people together to share ideas. “The key is looking Police Briefs Moving out Carl Wiliams, 46, from Amissville was arrested for assault after RCSO deputies responded to a call from a trailer park in the area on March 26. According to the sheriff’s report, Wiliams had been drinking and struck his wife as she was attempting to move her things out of the house. This was Wiliam’s third offense which made it a Class 6 felony. Chainsaw burglar On March 26, a man called from Orchard Lane to report iow-To ' Clinics for all skill levels! Get Join us at Trible Equipment for Equipment Education on March 31st. Test any model on the loti With an overstock of inventory and low financing these models will move quick. 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The survey is designed to identify housing concerns of residents in this area and to serve as a tool not only for future foundation and/or grant funding but to help county officials craft a housing policy that will serve the needs of Rappahannock County. “We know we need it, so what is a survey going to gain us?” queried Sperryville farmer Cliff Miller. Moyles defended the use of a survey even though the current one is admittedly too long and perhaps too complicated for many to complete. “Having statistics ready is necessarysaid Moyles, “we can get low interest loans to build and provide potential foundations with specifics. It gives us something besides anecdotal information.” Several in the audience voiced concerns about not only housing for the work force but housing needs of the elderly and disabled. “I have an aging aunt that I am worried about,” said Lillian Aylor. Monica Worth, Executive Director of the Rappahannock Non-Profit Center, sees alternatives to new construction. “There’s a lot of “grey” housing,” said Worth. “There are a lot of properties in this county that have other buildings that could See HOUSING, Page A3 that someone had knocked out the window in his - Chevrolet pickup and stolen his chainsaw. According to the RCSO, the chainsaw that was stolen is a Stihl 017. Further investigation revealed that the man’s neighbor also on Orchard lane was also missing a Stihl chainsaw. The case is under investigation and the chainsaw serial numbers have been entered into a stolen items database. Not safe A man from Woodward Road called the RCSO to report that he came upon a safe while walking his dogs March 24. The safe was 18x18x24 and had the door tom off. Mailbox massacre A total of 12 mailboxes were vandalized on or near Flint Hill on March 23. The mail boxes were located on Bear Wallow, Ben Venue, and Dearing roads. The case is under investigation. 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 16, 2007 to March 23, 2007. 7b find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www. times papers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Jackson District Alletta Beebe-Smith to Warren S. Beebe, 20.25 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 52-10. Richard F. Meyer and Others Trust to Jeffrey Hylton and Wife, $365,000.00, Tax Map: 32-79. Wakefield District William F. Pumprey and others Trs. to Robert Holland and Wife, 25 acres, 499,000.00, Tax Map: 13- 1A. Roy Alan Knighting and Wife to Shelly Lynn CookKnightly, 0.3306 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 1-B-1-2-23-A. Jerome M. Dattel to Mary A McCabe TVs., 2.2688 acres, $350,000.00, Tax Map: 13-14013 Hampton District . Virginia Property Group II L.L.C. to James C Miller and wife, 30.1604 acres, $565,250.00, Tax Map: 30-29C. Laura Ann Smoot and Others to David Lee Smoot, 2.207 acres, Deed of Gift, Thx Map: 19-2A Lawrence O. Freeman to Brett L. Boyce and Wife, 4.6826 acres; $65,000.00, Tkx Map: 2835. Hawthorne George IX Beglis and wife to George D. Beglis and Others TVs., 1 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 55-13. Stonewall District Charlie D. Hawkins and wife to Allan Hawkins, 6.7879 acres, $650,000.00, Tax Map: 41-13.

c_w/, £.wr —— --—J ; County planners recommend approval for three permits By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Planning Commission unanimously recommended three applications for approval at its monthly meeting on March 21. Elizabeth Lee’s.application for a special-exception permit to convert a shed to an efficiency apartment was held over from the February meeting. The commission requested last month that Lee provide a detailed parking plan for at least eight cars on her property, which is located on Main Street in Sperryville and includes another building that houses commercial and residential space. On March 21, Lee showed a site plan that can accommodate up to nine parked cars. Another issue associated with Lee’s application was whether the shed’s roof crosses the property line onto neighbors Cheri and Martin Woodard’s lot. Lee said she showed the Woodards that the building does not encroach on their property. The second application was submitted by Wilhelmina Price, who is seeking a specialexception permit to allow the use of a third dwelling on a 104-acre parcel near Woodville. All three buildings are already built on the property; two are occupied, one of which with an efficiency-apartment permit issued in the 1990s. Price said she plans to tear down one of the buildings, which she said was “built in the mid-1800s by amateurs - no two windows alike,” and ultimately have just two build mgs occupied on the property. The final item on the agenda was from builder Peter Kreyling, who wants to move his Kreyling Construction office and workshop to part of the former Oasis CD Manufacturing site, next to the Farmers Coop on the north side of U.S. 211. The property is owned by Greg Yates, and Kreyling will be leasing a 6,400-square-foot portion of the space from him. The property was zoned to general commercial in 1993, when Faith Mountain Inc. occupied the site, on the condition that the land be restricted to retail use or office space. Kreyling wants to amend that proffer to allow him to operate a contractor’s office with interior storage there. Kreyling said he has been looking for office and shop space for a long time in Rappahannock. “It’s really hard to find a commercial space that’s available, and this seems like an ideal location,” he said. Kreyling said he also plans to convert one of the loading docks facing U.S. 211 to an entrance with windows. He said he will employee six to eight people at the site. Planning commissioners raised some questions about noise on the property, and Kreyling said he plans to install more insulation in the workshop to muffle the noise from his company’s cabinetry work. All three applications will go before the County Board of Supervisors on Monday for final approval or rejection. Living Towns County Administrator John McCarthy announced at the end of the commission’s meeting that the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission has chosen Sperryville as the site for its sixth annual Living Towns conference. The event will run frdm 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 31 at Tlie SchoolHouse. In past years, the conference has drawn about 100 attendees, McCarthy said. Last year, the event was held in Gordonsville in Orange County. Great Gift for any Occasion! 703-314 Loved One McCue’s rezoning request delayed until May By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer With no resolution finalized in his zoning dispute with neighboring property owners, Dr. John McCue’s request to rezone his land from agricultural to commercial has been tabled until the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting in May. The application went before the board during its March meeting and was tabled until April to provide time for both sides to work out a resolution. But that has not happened yet, County Administrator John McCarthy said, so the applica tion has been tabled for another month. The doctor’s Mountainside Medicine has grown from serving 500 patients in 2001 to nearly 5,000 today, and he is seeking the zoning change to allow him to hire more than three employees. Neighboring property owners Mike and Judy Brown are objecting to the rezoning request because it does not impose any conditions to limit the intensity of future uses on the site. Among other objections, they have also said the property does not meet setback requirements or have a wide enough driveway for a commercial zone. The Browns have hired attorney David Konick to represent them. McCue said he needs to hire more workers to accommodate his growing list of clients and wants to expand and move the parking area to the rear of the building. He said he has no plains to make any changes to the building itself or to build any new structures on the property. McCue has hired attorney Bill Fletcher to represent him. After the supervisors’ March meeting, both sides seemed open to working out a proffer that would allow McCue to hire more employees while limiting the intensity of the future uses on the site. Mountainside Medicine is located on a 2.15-acre lot in the county’s General Commercial Overlay District near Rappahannock County Elementary School on the north side of U.S. 211. The commercial area is designated in the county’s comprehensive plan. In February, the County Planning Commission recommended unanimously that the supervisors approve the commercial rezoning for McCue’s property. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Housing From Page A2 be renovated or restored. They could become part of the solution. “What is affordable?” asked Piedmont supervisor Eddie Wayland. “Just what would you need?” Moyles said that on an average a person would need 30-35 percent of their income dedicated to their housing needs. Using an average teacher’s salary of $36,000 that would be about $12,000 a year or roughly $1,000 a month. Based on anecdotal information, Chappell estimated that more than 60 percent of the teachers that do reside in the county, are renting and $1,000-$1,100 would be a steep price to pay. Moyles and Vittitow have put together a Preliminary Housing Needs Assessment which was completed last month. The data was shared with the focus group at their first meeting and gave an example of what many workers in the county are faced with in terms of renting and/or buying a home. Using the same average teacher’s salary of $36,000, what could that teacher afford? According to their findings, “within a teacher’s budget, one could afford to buy a home for $163,000. This price allows for a 10 percent down payment, 30yr. mortgage at 6 percent, property taxes and home insurance payments not included. The mortgage payment would be $977.30. Further data suggests: • Only 5 out of 55 homes were sold in Rappahannock County in 2006 within this price range. • 7.6% of homes sold in Rappahannock County from 2004-2006 were sold within this price range. • It would take 88.5% of a public school teacher’s monthly income to afford an averagepriced 1-2 bedroom home in Rappahannock County. (Average price of 1-2 bedroom home in 2005-06 was $403,46.00). • It would take 36% of a public school teacher’s monthly income to afford a home sold within the lowest quarter of housing prices in Rappahannock County (lowest quartile price for 2006 was $240,834.00) Everyone present at Monday’s meeting had their own reasons for being there but the consensus that the county needs to look at its affordable housing situation is clear. One of the last to speak was Amissville resident Kathryn Treanor. “I know a couple, both teachers, who are looking for a place to rent but preferably buy” said Treanor. “The house they are living in has gone on the market and they would like to remain in Rappahannock.” Treanor, who has been in the county for over 20 years, reminisced. “I remember when as a young couple, we came to this county and were sold a home at cost. The owner wanted a young couple to be able to afford to live in this county and have a start. “I don’t expect that to happen now but if anyone knows of a place, please give me a call.” If you’d like to become part of the conversation on housing issues in Rappahannock County, come to tiie next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville. If you’d like to get involved, please contact Chris Moyles at 540-347-9811 or chris@fauquier housing.org or Lea Vittitow at or lea-rchp@ hotmail.com or go to their website at www.rapphomes.org. Marvin From Page A1 Rappahannock Jail together. Luke argued in the final statements that Brown knew far too many matching details about the case to have fabricated a story. “No excuse” Marvin took the stand under oath and flatly denied all of the allegations brought against him. He said that the victim was lying about him and was mistaken about the events. He asserted that the alleged incidents never happened and that the victim had “no excuse” to he about him. Marvin also denied ever speaking to Brown, ever using cocaine, or coming off a cocaine binge. He also indicated that members in the Rappahannock jail had treated him badly because of the accusations. Mental health evaluations Because of the nature of the crimes committed, Marvin has the option to receive a mental evaluation prior to final sentencing from the judge. The evaluation will be presented to Judge Hoss at the time of the final sentencing order. According to Luke, the evaluation will be used to determine whether or not special treatment is needed while the criminal is in prison or after he is released. Defense Attorney Mark Williams delayed the trial last year after Marvin was unresponsive to efforts for his defense. Marvin was mentally evaluated and found to be competent to stand trial. Sentencing Sentencing for Marvin has been scheduled for July 30. Marvin is also facing an additional charge in Rappahannock County of conspiring with Virginia Cloud to alter or forge a vehicle title. Luke said afterward that he was pleased with the jury’s verdict. During the trial, Luke thanked the jury for serving the court, admitting that it was a disturbing case. “These crimes spread out like the tentacles of an octopus,” said Luke to the jury prior to the sentencing phase, “They don’t just touch one life, they touch many lives; the child, families, friends, friendis children, schools and the greater community.” Concert From Page A1 and uninhibited—that more adults were the same! Kid Pan Alley on NPR By coincidence, “Morning Edition” on National Public Radio (NPR) carried a fas- j cinating interview with Paul Reisler that includes musical links to Kid Pan Alley songs. With nearly 13 million listeners, NPR’s “Morning Edition” is considered one of the most respected news programs on the air. The interview can be heard in its entirety at and discusses Reisler’s songwriting in schools around the country, as well as their collected songs in a soon to be released new CD called Kid Pan Alley. For more information on Kid Pan Alley and other Ki Theatre programs and how you can help support them, contact the Ki Theatre offices in Sperryville at (540) 9873164 or online at info@kitheatre.com . Their website can be accessed at www.kitheatre.org where business is a pleasure. announce | The July completion of 43,000 I square feet of new office space HI for Athena, the world’s leading 4* designer of navigation systems for unmanned aerial vehicles! I The July completion of the “Ice Building”: 30.000 square feet of office and flex space! I The April completion pf the new Walnut Grove Child Care at Vint Hill! ifUPiiiOM Vint Hid already has 63 businesses and organizations and is committed to quality jobs, increased tax revenues and the betterment of the Fauquier community. Pat White, Marketing and Sales Sherry Pillow, Leasing Richard Reiss, Director Vint Hill Economic Development Authority 540-347-6965 • www.vinthill.com Stay tuned for more! Vint Hill where business is a pleasure. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 March 29, 2007 -ftappafjattnocfe J^ctosfEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007 Our View Balancing act It’s springtime and the trees are budding out. The • celebration of Easter is just a few weeks away. It’s that time of year when the Earth renews itself and new life can be seen in the swaying daffodils and return of migratory birds. There are other interesting things happening in the county worth noting. They could be the start of something new. Monday evening was the second meeting of a group orchestrated by Rappahannock resident Chris Moyles. It’s all about affordable housing and how it doesn’t exist in Rappahannock County. Many of the people that showed up are interested in what the county can do, if anything, to improve this situation. Most of the people directly related to this problem aren’t here to talk about it — they’ve left because they couldn’t afford to stay. It’s not a new issue but deciding what to do about it could lead in new directions for the county. Is it possible that in the future there would be homes to rent or own specifically targeted for those who most need them - teachers, deputies, office workers or the elderly? Certainly county officials are interested. They worry about what developers refer to as “exclusionary zoning.” In other words, havens for the rich and sanctuary seeking don’t allow whole other groups in. Something to ponder. Moyles is perfect to help coordinate this effort. He was bom in Castleton, attended school here and knows firsthand what an impact the lack of affordable or work force housing can have on particularly younger workers who would love to call Rappahannock County their home. On Tuesday afternoon, there was another gathering of like minded folks. This time to talk about owning, running or thinking about starting a small business in Rappahannock County. Over the years, the county has seen small businesses come and go — mostly go - because there simply wasn’t enough foot traffic to make it happen. It’s challenging to know what will work and what won’t. While these groups are talking about demanding and expanding the need for affordable homes and at least a few new businesses, there are many other long standing groups dedicated to the conserve and preserve mode of thinking. Keeping the streams clean, the hills green and scene pristine are why many are living in Rappahannock County. There are many who do not want Dominion to build twin towers in Rappahannock but at the same time fault the board of supervisors for putting money into a fund to fight it. As springtime approaches, there’s always a few new clumps of crocuses coming up that brighten our way. New ideas are that way too. Re-energizing our thinking and looking to new ways that could complement an already beautiful place are challenging to explore. It’s a balancing act but it’s worth the juggle. Letters Keeping our schools on track I attended the School Board meeting last Tuesday night, and heard a number of people who did not support funding for the proposed school budget for next year. Some spoke passionately of their concern for escalating property taxes. While it is true that property taxes have increased, I hope citizens will carefully review both the history of our schools and what I see as the real issues surrounding the funding for our county’s services. We have an excellent public school system that has been improving for the last 25 years, through the efforts of teachers, parents, and students, nonprofit organizations that pump thousands of dollars into the school system, administrators, and a legion of community volunteers. There will always be room for improvement, but many of the programs and services have reached a level of excellence no one would have dreamed possible. The goal of everyone connected to the school system remains to maintain excellence and continue to improve, not to move backwards. Dr. Robert Chappell and the School Board have proposed a budget that focuses on the people with daily interaction with the students - who satisfy the federally mandated requirement to staff schools with highly qualified teachers. Even with this increase in salaries, Rappahannock will still be in the least favorable position of all the surrounding counties to attract and retain highly qualified teachers. Our starting - and other - salaries will still be the lowest. The total proposed increase in the county’s portion of the school budget is close to $494,000. County Administrator, John McCarthy has confirmed that if turned directly into a tax increase, this would require a 3-cent increase in the tax rate. For my house and land that increase amounts to about $132. I’m not thrilled to pay this $132, but as a citi zen, it is my responsibility to support our county’s services. This past year, almost all of us got a tax increase. Mine was a rude awakening and with two sons in college, it is a stretch for us. But our school board has shown over the years that they are excellent stewards of the funds they receive. Dr. Chappell and his predecessor removed over $400,000 in expenses from the school budget over the past several years. That represents reduced staffing for administration, including an assistant superintendent; cutting the French program in half; scaling back summer school, etc. They are constantly doing “more with less,” as was requested at the public hearing. It is a fact that for the past several decades, our representatives on the federal and state level h&ve not kept pace in bearing their fair share of providing adequately for local services, including schools, even though these services are required by law. While we all reap the benefit of relatively low state and federal taxes, this is a clever sleight-of-hand on the part of legislators with big campaign budgets and unfortunately puts citizens in the position of annually doing battle to pay for schools and other public services. As past School Board Chairman Wes Mills said, “Rappahannock County is facing a funding crisis.” At the public hearing, others voiced very passionately that the county cannot continue to bear the brunt of the Local Composite Index (LCI), the funding formula by which the state allocates money to localities for county government. I applaud the Board of Supervisors’ study of this issue a few years ago. It is now time to act. As many citizens know, due to the LCI, in Rappahannock we receive only about 26 percent of our funding from the state of Virginia. In contrast, Page County over the mountains typically receives over 70 per cent of their annual school budget from Richmond. This is because the LCI shows Rappahannock County to be the 10th wealthiest county in Virginia. The state encourages communities to preserve open space and to help secure the livelihood of their farmers. But because the LCI does not factor in land use value in calculating what our county can afford to pay, this places a burden on the citizens of Rappahannock. That burden is becoming unbearable, and the time has come to take our case to the state. Efforts are underway by • Dr. Chappell and a few others to get the LCI formula changed, as well as to augment the funding with a Cost of Competing Adjustment (COCA) to give Rappahannock an equitable slice of the state school funding pie. Fauquier County is beginning to feel the heat from the LCI, and we believe they would join us in a real fight in Richmond. These efforts will require both strong leadership by members of the Board of Supervisors and concerted public action. The folks in Richmond don’t change easily or quickly, but these are the issues we should be fighting about, not trying to squeeze money out of the school system or Sheriff’s Office or other county services. I have written to Governor Kaine in support of Dr. Chappell’s plea that the Governor add COCA funding for Rappahannock to the state budget and I urge everyone to do so as well. I learned last week that Culpeper County has received this extra money - making it that much more urgent for Rappahannock. We compete not only with our near neighbors, but also in the region that includes Loudoun and the rest of Northern Virginia for highly qualified teachers. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium, and they will decide the fate of the school budget at their regular meeting on May 7. Please call your representative on the School Board and your representative on th6 Board of Supervisors. Attend the public hearing. Encourage your friends and neighbors to support the school budget. The supervisors and School Board need to hear from you, their constituents. If the proposed school budget is significantly reduced and the Superintendent and School Board are adamant about raising salaries - which they must be - the result inevitably will be loss of educational programs for students. The arts and sports programs have been frequent targets when schools all over the country have been faced with a crisis in funding. We cannot let that happen here. I will talk with Ron Frazier, my representative on the Board of Supervisors, and urge him to do two things: (1) to pass the school budget as presented, and (2) to show strong, creative leadership to solve the more critical - long term problem of state funding, for Rappahannock County. I will also call Wes Mills, my school board representative, in support of his work as past School Board Chairman. Although he and I don’t always agree on some issues, I respect his service and commitment and his work and the work of his colleagues on the Board, especially during this difficult time of year. During the onslaught at the public hearing, this man - who has always shown wonderful optimism for the future of our students and our community - became visibly discouraged. I hope citizens will remember that public service is tough on public servants. Ours is a vibrant, strong community. I no longer have children in the school system, but this is my duty as a citizen of this wonderful community. Please contact your representatives. We are all in this together. Kathryn Treanor Amiss ville We need to be more frugal This letter is in regard to the recent School Board hearing, and comments that were made at that hearing. I meet with Dr. Robert Chappell on March 1, 2007 for an hour to discuss the budget, and where we could make some cuts without affecting teacher’s salaries, or the students. He was very open and very helpful and I appreciate the time he took with me to explain some numbers. Here are the items and amounts where we can save money: • The RCES before school supervisor: $2,090.00. We pay an aide to come to school 15 minutes before the 8 a.m. opening, because some parents drop their children off prior to the school day. If you want to save money, don’t bring your child to school before you are supposed to. • Portable toilet rental fee: $3,780.00. Bathrooms are available at both entrances to both gymnasiums, which are located next to the fields. The two that are at the School Board field are paid for by RSL, not the school system. • Mowing of the baseball and softball Helds and back soccer Field: $11,000.00. Those fields are county-owned. Why can’t the trustees come and mow them? The job isn’t being done well now, and most of the time, the coaches are doing it themselves. * Cleaning of the schools: We pay a contractor $28,000 to clean the eighth grade wing after school. We already have a full time afternoon custodian who should be able to clean the whole school; if not, we need to find someone who is willing to do so. The same goes for the elementary school, where we pay two full- time janitors who should be able to clean the school in a day. Instead, we are paying part-time custodians to come in at night and clean at a cost of $31,391 a year. • Dumpster fees: We pay $14,220 for dumpsters, when the Flatwood facility is right next door to both schools. We could go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and get a storage container, and have the night trash put in it. In the morning, the janitors can take it over to the dump. • Carpet in the new wing: We have $5,000 slated for new carpet replacement in rotation. We should not be putting carpet in the school anyway, as the dust that the carpet holds affects kids with asthma and other allergies. Replace it with tile; we would save money in cleaning and replacement every year. • Volunteer Coordinator and Adult Ed Program: We are paying $8,072 for someone to do this job, but there has been no Adult Education in a yearand-a-half. The volunteers who come to the schools are coming anyway. Most parents who want to volunteer come with out being asked. We have set aside $5,000 for Adult Education, but there; has not been a true program here in years. This does not include the GED program, which is funded by the state. • Truancy officer: We are paying $53,544 plus benefits to a person to be the truancy/visiting teacher in our school. We are paying another person to do attendance at a salary of $8,422, plus benefits, plus the Volunteer Coordinator position. To me, truancy encompasses attendance. In order for the truancy officer to do an accurate and efficient job, my suggestion would be for that person to be doing attendance. Then they would know right away if a student were constantly absent. If you add up these figures, the budget could be cut by $116,975. Get a copy of the budget and see the figures for your self. The comment made by Jean Lillard about football is totally inaccurate. The school pays only $13,160 for football, and that is only for the coaches. RCSSA pays for everything else for the football program. Part of the $116,975 cut from the budget above could be used for lights for the football/soccer/track, so that Friday night games could be played, as was originally planned. Once we have the lights, football will be self-sufficient. Most people who want to go to the games now cannot, because they are on Saturdays, and their children are involved in sports in other counties during the fall season. The other item in the budget that needs to be looked at is the health insurance. We are paying way too much to insure our employees. Group policies are supposed to be cheaper than individual policies, yet the school pays more to insure a family than I pay for my health insurance. I pay $575.00 per month for a family policy with a $20$30 co-pay, with dental and prescriptions. The school is paying $1,398.90. We need to look for alternatives or to find out why are premiums are so high. Is it because we have a lot of elderly employees? Or is it because we have a lot of health issues? In either case, we need to look at other options. We do not need to cut sports programs in this county! There is not anything for the kids to do now; we don’t need to take anything away. We need to be adding things for them to do. I went to Middletown recently, and they have a huge Sportsplex - an indoor facility for adults and children. That facility has more than paid for itself, and the benefit it has had to the community as a whole is unbelievable. We need to look not only at the School Board’s spending but the Board of Supervisors as well. We need to be more frugal with all of our spending. Amy Hitt Amissville Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters 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. 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The power line affects us all If you think you live far away from the proposed power line route and therefore you have no need to worry about the poor folks who live near it, think again. The data is clear that none of us will get any power directly from this power line, but all of us - even those that live on the far end of the county, will have higher rates because of it. This will directly affect your pocketbook. The reason your power bill will go up is that someone has to pay for this line. Guess what? Allegheny, who services most of our power, often buys its electricity from Dominion. So when Dominion has to pay for building this line, they will charge Allegheny more money — and then they will raise your rates. Another reason you should be concerned is that what is happening here basically takes away the hardearned money of all the people who live along this power line. This occurs because your property is immediately devalued if this line is built on or in view of it. Most of us have put a significant portion of our life savings and income into our houses, whether a small lot or a huge farm. If Dominion is allowed to push this line through, all you have to do is study the information on future plans for the building and expansion of power plants to realize that your property may be next. How would you feel if suddenly your property went down in value 30 percent or more? Or worse, if you need to sell, and it takes five to 10 years to find a buyer? This happened to one of my neighbors. One more fact that many people are not aware of is that the new power line is in addition to the one already there. Dominion will take property along the side of what is already there, and if there is not enough room, they will make the towers even taller. They will not consider just upgrading the current power line to handle a heavier wire. I would have much less objection to an upgrade, if Dominion could prove to me that they actually need this power for Northern Virginia, but so far, they have not. The data clearly shows that Virginia will not require additional power over and above that we currently have, and that we will not receive the power carried by this line. This line affects all of us in Rappahannock, whether we live near it or not. , Please help out. Let Dominion know we are not “the path of least resistance.” Time for a change? Roger Cordani is absolutely correct. Who can afford to live in Rappahannock County anymore? Our graduates leave because there are no jobs. Young couples and retirees can’t afford recently increased taxes. Few can afford to. buy the minimum of 25 acres. Small parcels to build on are not allowed, so young families don’t come here. What are we doing to' ourselves? There are no apartments for families or facilities for retirees. We are basically purging ourselves of all but the very rich. 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Photo by Ann Spieker UP AND AWAY: Rappahannock’s Irving Smith has posted first-place distances in the triple jump in both of the Panthers’ track and field meets this season. Some bright spots for Panthers track teams By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County High School’s boys and girls track and field teams have come up short in both of their meets so far this season, but there have * been several strong performer^ on both squads. In the Panther boys’meet on March 13 at Luray, Irving Smith won the triple jump, Josh Makela finished first in the 3,200-meter run and the 400-meter relay team of Smith, Jesse Palmer, Brooke Stokes and Justin Fitzmorris came out on top. Makela also finished second in the 1,600meter run. On tfae girls’ side, Sarah Smoot won the 40fti|eter run and Marie Scavetti finished first in the 100meter hurdles against Luray. See TRACK, Page A7 A busy stretch for Panthers softball ByKevinAllen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County High School’s softball team has been very busy lately. The Panthers (4-2) played five games in eight days, going 3-2 during the stretch that ended TUesday with a 9-0 win over Luray. The game Tuesday was Rappahannock’s first home game this season. The Panthers’ home opener scheduled for March 16 against Millbrook was rained out, as was their March 15 game at Luray. Rebecca Tupper pitched a complete-game shutout versus the Luray, and also went 1 for 3 at the plate, scored a run and knocked in three more runs. Also putting up strong numbers in the home opener were Amanda Smoot (2 for 4, two runs, RBI), Crystal Heflin (2 for 4, RBI), Christina Naramore (2 for 4, one run) and Morgan Stephens (2 for 4, double) See SOFTBALL, Page A7 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen OUT AT FIRST: Rappahannock third baseman Amanda Smoot throws to first baseman Katie Burke during the Panthers’ 9-0 victory in their home opener against Luray. Photo by Ann Spteker HEAVY HITTER: Senior Adam Gessner winds up for a hit. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Yayoi Ayukawa SHUTOUT: Panthers pitcher Crystal Heflin pitched a complete game in Rappahannock’s 1-0 win over Liberty on March 22 in the Fauquier Bash Tournament in Warrenton. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allah COMPLETE: Rappahannock’s Rebecca Tupper pitched a seven-inning shutout against Luray on Tuesday. Strong season starter for Panther’s baseball By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News There have been plenty of positives for Rappahannock County High School through the first few weeks of the 2007 varsity baseball season. “We’re hitting the ball and we’re making this happen this year,” said Rappahannock County head coach Jeff Jenkins. The Panthers have a 3-1 record, including wins over Group AA Schools Warren County and Millbrook. Warren County is the defending Northwestern District champion The pitching has been solid, and in some cases, spectacular. For example, senior left-hander Ethan Russell struck out 16 and allowed just five hits in eight innings in Rappahannock County’s 5-4 win over Page County Thursday night. The hitting,* however, is what pleases the Panthers the most. “The main thing is that we’re hitting the ball. We’ve scored five or more runs in every game so far," Russell said. “It’s a lot better to go out (on the mound) with four runs. 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Merle Haggard Warren County Fairgrounds Front Royal, VA Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. www.warrencountyfair.com '540-635-5827 Baseball -—Frafn Page A6 Voyieel more comfortable.” •Russell’s performance on the mound against Page County ranks as one of his best in his Rappahannock County career. Ae,a junior, he tossed a pair of ojejhitters. Against Page, Rt&ell kept opposing hitters ft'-jjalance with an array of fastball! and curve balls. *;|luee times Rappahannock Cefmty head coach Jeff Jenkins a$t4d Russell if he felt strong enough to continue pitching into theater innings. Russell said tlfatj he never thought fatigue w-B^setting in. I'fThe seventh inning was whefr I threw the most pitches, bf{| felt good,” Russell added. “I uitjally don’t get that many stjdteouts in a game. I usually gft*groundballs.” Russell isn’t the only Rappahannock County pitcher putting up good numbers. In a 5-4 win over Millbrook, Will Miller picked up the win with two innings of scoreless relief of Bobby Czekaj. Even in an 8-6 loss to Warren County, senior Softball From Page A6 bannock 1, iberty 0 Rappahannock is playing in the two-weekend Fauquier Bash tournament for the first tifiie, and so far the Panthers h^ve held their own against competition from Group AA and AAA schools. ; J The Panthers started the tourney with a 1-0 victory over Liberty on March 22. Two days later, they lost to Culpeper 2-1 and beat Fauquier 5-4 on March 24. Heflin pitched a completegame shutout against Liberty, allowing two hits and striking out five Eagles batters. The Panthers had a good day in the field, too, committing just one error. Rappahannock wracked up six hits in the game with Tupper leading the way at the plate. The senior batted 2 for 3, including a double that brought Heflin home for the game-winning run in the top of the seventh inning. Culpeper 2, Rappahannock 1 Tupper and Heflin shared pitching duties against Culpeper, allowing five hits and throwing six strikeouts. Hie Panthers scored their only run of the game in the first inning on an RBI double by Katie Burke that scored Tupper. Rappahannock led the game until the fifth inning, when the Devilettes scored both of their runs. Rappahannock 5, Fauquier 4 Rappahannock came out on top in this 11-inning battle: The Panthers led 1-0 until the bottom of the seventh inning, when Fauquier tied it up. Both teams went scoreless in the first two extra innings, and then Rappahannock broke the stalemate with a run in the 10th inning, only to have Fauquier answer with a run of their own. Rappahannock piled up three runs in the 11th inning and held strong for a 5-4 victory. Smoot pitched seven innings for the Panthers and Heflin pitched four innings- The two gave up five hits and struck out 14 Falcons batters. Seven differ| ent Panthers got hits in the i game. “It was a very dose game that was to be decided by which team made a mistake first,” Panthers coach Richie Burke said. “The girls had a great game and it was a great win for them to top off the weekend.” Page 5, Rappahannock 2 The Panthers lost to Page County, 5-2, on March 20 in Shenandoah. . right-hander Adam Gessner dominated, allowing just three hits in six innings before the Wildcats rallied for eight runs. “We should be 4-0 right now,” Jenkins said. “We just let Warren County slip back in that game.” In a win over Page County, Rappahannock broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the eighth. Chase Tupper doubled and moved to third on Travis Jenkins’ single. An RBI groundout from Nathan Hartshorn and a run-scoring error gave the Panthers a 5-3 Jead. Page County scored once in the bottom of the eighth off Russell. None of its runs were earned. “I started to take Ethan out a couple of times, but I went with my heart instead of my head, and I’m glad I did,” Jenkins said. “I really wanted him to get a win.” Czekaj led the Rappahannock attack with a pair of hits and an RBI. Gessner also doubled in a run. Rappahannock County scored the winning run against Millbrook in the sixth. Hartshorn walked. L. B. Settle’s hard hit grounder to third was Rappahannock pitchers Tupper and Heflin gave up just five hits and struck out seven Page batters. But fielding errors helped Page put four runs on the board in the fourth inning, and that proved to be the difference in the game. Smoot led the Panthers at the plate, going 3 for 3, including a double and an RBI. Stephens batted 2 for 2, including a triple and an RBI. Katie juggled to put runners at first and second. Jonathan Butler walked to load the bases. Czekaj’s fielder’s choice plated Hartshorn. Czekaj also gave Rappahannock County a strong pitching performance. He scattered seven hits over five innings and struck out tow. Miller fanned three in tow innings of work. Jenkins had the same thought about Gessner as he did about Russell in the game against Warren County. Gessner pitched brilliantly for six innings and a 6-0 lead. “I kept thinking that all we needed was a ground ball to get out of the inning,” Jenkins said. Rappahannock jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first on a run-scoring single from Gessner and a two-run double from Miller. Gessner followed with a solo home run in the fourth for a 4-0 lead. Gessner homered twice this spring against Warren County. The Panthers added two more runs in the fifth on Czekaj’s RBI single and Russell’s bunt. “We cannot outplay teams for five or six innings,” Jenkins said. “They can have one or two good innings and beat us.” Burke and Jessica Lee each hit a single. Looking forward Rappahannock’s next game is Saturday, when the Panthers will face Highland School in the final weekend of the Fauquier Bash. The first pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Fauquier High School in Warrenton. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com GOLF CL NOW OPEN Join us for our own March Madness Mon-ThurS $35 $25 (after 2pm) ' Fri $45 $25 (after 2pm) Sat & Sun $55 $35 (after 2Pmj ‘Fees Include Green Fee <tf Carl., does nol include tax • EXPIRES 4/1/07 Watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on one of our 5 HI-DEF Televisions Call (540) 631*9661 for Reservations _1_./ .. _- . : > a&j-: Ail. [ ^ TrrB^-fa Rt 522, across from the Inland Port Over 1,400 Sq. ft., 2 betfcx>m 2$ bath South Ridge Townhome wtfhj brick from features ADT Hants' Security System, fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, feared rear yard with enlarged concrete patio, each bedroom as it’s own full bath. Community offers Clubhouse w/ Pool & hot tub. Berber carpet throughout. 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Vilar, M.D., Ph.D. Ophthalmology & Neuro-Ophthalmology Physician Blue Ridge Eye Specialists, P.C 56 Chester Street Front Royal, VA Dr. Vilar completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. She received her medical degree from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Call 540-635-3300 to schedule an appointment mMl Valley Health, Warren Memorial Hospita PLANNING SESSION: The student newspaper team prepares for their next issue.(left to right) Chris Anderson, Nancy Herbert, Kaitlin Krometis and Kristen Williams. Student journalists ‘Rapp-up’ the news By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Newsflash! Students from the Rappahannock County Public High School are bringing back to life “The Rapp-Up,” the RCPS school newspaper. The paper has laid dormant for 2-3 years, however, teacher Laurel Van Horn has begun teaching a class on print journalism, allowing the students to get involved with every level of production. The newspaper project has been spearheaded by Nancy Herbert, a junior chosen to serve as the student editor. She has already compiled a list of stories as student reporters pound away at keyboards. Each student has been given a beat and during class time they huddle around computers, writing and researching their stories. Assistant editor Katie Long has been helping Herbert copyedit and organize the submissions together with Kelly Harvell. Chief Photographer Chris Anderson has been busy shooting photos from students events, selecting choice photographs to complement the stories. Designers Kaitlin Krometis and Kristen Williams are working on the hew look of the paper preparing design “dummies” to send to the printers. Van Horn has also created a “Where in the World” feature, which allows students to report on foreign countries. The feature will begin by featuring countries native to some of the Rappahannock foreign exchange, students. March 29 (today) is their deadline, as the material will go to J and S Printers in Alabama. The first issue is scheduled for April 4,2007. “It’s a rebirth,” said Herbert as she proof-read student submissions, “We are excited about printing a paper for the school again.” Claire’s Sa&te* AT THE DEPOT // Jj i Sunday, April 8 ^11:00 - 4:00T Seafood Newburg Marinated and Grilled Beef Tenderloin Sweet Potato Biscuits with Virginia Ham Four Cheese Strata/Scalloped Potatoes Rice Pilaf with Grilled Asparagus Baby Carrots, Peas ad Pearl Onions Salad of Organic Baby Greens Blue Cheese, Pecans, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Wonderful Assortment of Breads Coconut Cake, Chocolate Mousse. Fruit Tarts Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea Children $18 Under 5 F, 44 April 8th * Buffet Brunch* 10am to 3pm $18 Adult-$8 Kids (7-12) Under 6 free Easter Sunday Dinner ■ \ 4 Course Dinner $35 per person I Choose from Lamb Shank, Dover Sole, I filet Mjgnon or Seared Pheasarrto ":-d> i * PHmc Rib, Leg of Lamb, Glazed Ham Breakfast Station J Hash Browns, Scrambled E^s, Bacon &- Souths Entree Station Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon Saladb ! Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit, Garden Salad a_t-^a l PMWBry iwJUQli Danishea.MufRns, Assorted Cakes ake Your Reservati Have A Traditional Easter Dinner at The Inn at Kelly's Ford Sunday, April Hth, 2007 Prepared for you by Chef Jean Paul Pessaint and Our Talented Culinary Staff Dinner Served 11:30 am - 9.-00 pm Smoked Trout served with Capers and Lemon Crab Salad with Andalouse Sauce Smoked Duck Breast on a Bed of Salad Soup Du lour House Salad Roasted Leg of Lamb with Au Jus Sauce Ham with Madeira Sauce Beef Tenderloin with Roque Tort Sauce Sea Scallops with Orange and Ginger Sauce All Day Easter Egg Hunt Reservations Required 540 399-1779 IMJW Eduards Shop Road. Remington VA, 22734 uww.innaikellysford com Marriott Ranch Easter Buffet Sunday, April 8, 2007 Seating at 11:30am and 2:30pm Fresh Fruit Salad Spring Salad Mix w/Raspbcrry Honey Vinaigrette Smoked Trout & Smoked Salmon w/I>umpernickel Bread & Condiments Blueberry Pancakes with Virginia Maple Syrup Applcwood Smoked Bacon & Country Sausage Links Scotch Broth - Lamp and Barley Soup Fennel and Sage Rubbed. Beef Strip loin, Carved Accompanied by Blackberry Demi Glace & Horseradish Cream Honey Glazed Virginia Baked Ham Bacon and Pecan Roasted Mahi Mahi with a Creole Mustard Cream Sauce Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast on Braised Hearty Greens w/Tarragon Cream Sauce Cavatapi Pasta with Sauteed Spinach, Shiitakes, and Peppadcw Peppers Rosemary Roasted Baby Red Potatoes White and Wild Rice Pilaf Spring Vegetable Medley w/Asparagus Bread Basket & Corn Muffins Faster Dessert Display and Complimentary Mimosa Adults - $39.95 adult* Children 5-10 $16.95 Children Under 4 - Complimentary Bloody Mary s, Champagne, Beer & Wine available 20% Service Charge and *>% Sales Tax will be added to final bill Call 540-364-262? for reservations (limited seating) Marriott Ranch, 5305 Marriott Lane. Hume, VA 22639 ' -te." ■*■ Business in Brief Rudy’s Pizza is now open 7 days Rudy’s Pizza is now open 7 days a week from 4 to 9 p.m. The phone number is 987-9494. Rudy’s is also serving pizza at the Thornton River Grille on Sunday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. As with Sunday brunch, reservations are not needed. Tedking about business About 40 Rappahannock citizens came to the Library on Tuesday afternoon to participate in a public forum for local business owners and citizens interested in supporting local business. A panel of small business people discussed the problems and opportunities in Rappahannock County, including the cyclical tourist industry upon which much of our local business thrives. The panel included, Barbara Adolfi, Cheri Woodard, Martha Hitt, Sandra Cartwright-Brown, and Eric Kvames. County Administrator John McCarthy also attended the forum to answer questions regarding county matters as they affect business development. Members who joined the forum agreed that more could be done to promote their businesses as they discussed ways to increase awareness about thenproducts. The forum was organized by Flint Hill resident Jim Gannon. Summer Youth Conservation Corps Shenandoah National Park is now accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. YCC provides gainful employment and an educational experience in the conservation of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. YCC enrollees work to maintain park trails, roads, buildings and campgrounds while learning about Shenandoah National Park. This year’s YCC program runs for 8 weeks from June 18August 10, 2007. Applicants for YCC crew member positions must be between the ages of 15 and 18 during the enrollment period. YCC enrollees work 40 hours per week and earn minimum wage. Applications may be obtained from the following Wn] high school guidance offices: Page County, Luray, Spotswood, Rappahannock County, William Monroe (Greene County), and Madison County or from the Personnel Office at Shenandoah National Park. Completed applications should be mailed to YCC Program Coordinator, Shenandoah National Park, 3655 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835. Applications must be postmarked by April 20, 2007.

National Doctor’s Day • March 30,2007 We couldn’t be prouder of the doctors at Fauquier Health System. 100% of our doctors are board certified or board eligible, and their professional skills are essential to helping us achieve our mission of restoring, promoting, and maintaining the health of our community. This National Doctor’s Day, March 30, take a minute to say thank you to those doctors at Fauquier Health System who dedicate their lives to serving this community. Hasan Abdallah Jetfkry Abrann r M*chael Adkcrman r Sanieev AsgarvnU Dwki Alhson Michael Anns Kim Amsune Felice Banson William Barker Darren Barom George Bszauo Jeflrey Bell I-_I Christopher Brown Joseph Brown Bran Bunt Renee Carisio-Fatoer Diana Chabmeta Nrv^Jjta Chander Christopher Chang Smath Chhay Scott Chta Joseph Ora Keith Chu Robert D*rt Joseph David Claudmc Drsamours Ralph DeSimone Ash Di war Cynthia r>ougherty Alan Fgge NanukExdag Michael Eacano Dwvid Evans JoxphF&r Lawrence Ftnkd Man Foley Jyothi Gatkfc Ralph Ganttsoa NadrtnGeioo Mental Ghafburi Mohsen Ghafoun Ravi Giyanam Kevin Glass Koi Goldstein Greg Golub I hoc ( iravane Andy Hay ToddHflbian bhzafccth Hoebd CttfriesHogge Robert Hooka HanmHuq Mnh»m Husain Jennifer Jacobt Joshua Jakum Margaret Jeffries Michael Jenks Jeffrey Joseph Mana jionpere MonooKjka ObtucI (Catcher OmarKhalid EpzKhan TottiKilyk UtvidKim EdmidKim Edwin Kim James ICoepke Kenneth Komctsfcy Gated Knate Aamir Lafif Jacl.cc ChristophcrLcct Michael Lin Robot Lin Sarrnid Lloyd GajanMahcndinm Demetrius Maoury Jey Mm Douglas Mjitat Robot Manh Piaihp Maaaey N. L Maimer Anita Maybach Enc Maybach Kevin McCarthy Patrick Meehan Stephen MiDer Thomas Milchdl Donat Myen Robert Noe Michael Oriando Maria Pace Jin-Hong David Pertmuoer David Pfefter Nma Phatak David Ptuilipc Pamela Phillips Douglas Price James Raznser Rick Rjrwey David Reilly Stephen Rater Kristy RfcynoUs Midad Kotos Nutiw Ruynlou An Stdis Lynu Samuel Joseph Scrvideu Lisa Sherman Thumab Shaman Jonathan Slturbcfg William Stxnpeua Igor Sirotkin NaMcrSids ChxvcbDc Sncfl David Snyder Srivastavm Carrie Stariae Larry Stephenson Ahwwfa Sumyo Steve Sunuo ladanl Swift Hasan Tabxxkh IbnudTahen Douglas Thrasher Amy Trace Rk.hani Travers Amy Traykjr StcvmVbnE&ai Duyanh Vu Benjamin Wampkr On Want Jcznier Waqp DmniVkba AJhd Wu»ck JcfcvWae Jennifer V*xxfc«fc Shahram YaaJani Ptfn*.-k Zxcoru NO r PICTURED: Alihan Kul* Elizabeth Mamo Ruben Reid Sarouri Yt*i “Saying thank you to the physician who helped my two-year-old son in the Emergency Department doesn V seem to be enough. He went above and beyond the call of duty and was one of the most caring and genuine doctors I have ever met. There is no doubt in my mind that he was put on earth to be a doctor.99 / wish to express my genuine appreciation for the very prompt and excellent service of all of the physicians involved in my treatment and recovery.99 “During my extended time in the hospital with my illnesses, everything was done by my doctors to ease my suffering. I commend each one of them for their kindness and dedication to their duties. 99 “in addition to skillfully handling my procedure, my physician and his associates were kind and caring. I am grateful to my physician for this pleasant experience.99 FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM www.fauquierhospitaI.org • Physician Referral: §40*349-0588

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Offer ends Apnl 2,2007 By Richard Lykes S Special to the Rappahannock New* C Blue Rock Inn is hostingaE number of special events this spring, including several winef gating dinners to appeal to local area wine connoisseurs. I This past weekend, Blue Rock Inn and Griffin Tavern* jointly sponsored a Spanish dinner with Spanish wines and tapas for 16 Rappahan-• nock area friends and clients, n Fran Kysela, a masten sommelier and one of the most? successful specialty wineft importers in the country, pro-*} vided the Spanish wines tr complement the tapas menu. Sevan beautifully-bottle* and tasty wines variouslj described as “showing concentration and power,’ “brilliant aromatic potential/ “hints of smoke and leather-. accented raspberry and straws berry fruit,* “mouthwatering, offering a nice mix of sweet fruit and musky earth tones,* were served. The wine importer, “Kysela*, Pere et Fils* of Winchester has , in a few years become a $20 million regional firm that distributes its wine throughout the country. Its website can be accessed. at httpV/www.kysela. com. Before dinner, succulent^ spicy jumbo shrimp in baconf jackets were passed around to guests on the terrace, served with a champagne-like “CavaT wine. At the seated dinner, the menu put together by Chefr Jim McCullough was a tasty substitute for a trip to Spain. „ Five Spanish-style tapa$ (with specially paired wines were served. Half-way through the tapas, guests were served a tart and especially tasty Green Apple Sorbet (“to cleanse the palette”) made by chef’s father, ' Hutch Hutcheson. t. After nearly three hours of feasting on tapas, guests were '* still able to make room for a perfectly glazed Crfeme Brul6 with Almond Tuille. i An N.V. Romariz Tawny Port complimented the dessert dish. Blue Rock’s next wine tast- * ing dinner is set for Friday; April 13 with wines by Blenheim Wines of Charlottesville. Cost of the dinner is $75 per person, and reservations can be made by email at or by1 calling Natasha Vanderhoof at 540-987-3190. REFRESHER COURSE: While guests were wett into several tapas entrees. Chef Jim McCullough was busy preparing a Green Apple Sorbet to serve between dishes. SAVANT SOMMELIER: Fran Kyseta, a master sommefen and major specialty wine importer from Winchester, chose the Spanish wines for Blue Flock’s tapas dinner. MORE > FUN ONUNE.. i TimesCommi

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In December 2006, the 737th EAS began a program to honor pilots for completing their 100th combat mission. 100 combat missions is a milestone that has been recognized and lauded since the Vietnam War. This morning, Watson departed for his 175th combat mission. He has spent, in hours, roughly 42 days flying in combat zones. ; Watson flew his first combat missions in Bosnia in 1998. Since then he has flown all around the CENTAF Area, of Responsibility. Turkey, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and of course Iraq and Afghanistan are only a few of the {daces he has flown in his 16 years in the Air Force. Watson has transported men, tires, trucks, K-loaders, 40 ft. tractor-trailers, distinguished visitors and remains of fallen servicemen. “If you can fit it in a C-130, I’ve probably carried it,” Watson said. The major spent a year in Iraq training the Iraqi air force. During this time he went on his most memorable mission. In 2006, Watson sat in the instructor’s seat of an Iraqi C-130E while an Iraqi student pilot flew the prune minister out of the country, for the first time since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, to visit another head of state. “This was another occasion when I was doing one of those thingB I never thought I’d he doing,” Watson said. “Mqjor Watson flew as my co-pilot in his early days,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Crimmins, 737th EAS Commander. “I’ve been able to watch him grow and learn and now teach. He’s our most experienced instructor, taking experience he’s gained and teaching much younger aircrews.* Crimmins continued; “Experience is our greatest asset. 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‘Womanless Beauty Pageant’ The guys from Chester Gap along with some friends from Alexandria got together this past Saturday for the fourth annual “Womanless Beauty Pageant.” More than 100 came out to the Rappahannock County Elementary School to make this year’s event their most successful. All proceeds go to the Relay for Life Cancer Fund raiser. Carolyn Leake, one of the organizers, says the “take” from admission donations, refreshments and silent auction is a new record, $1797.50. The women assist with the ensembles and accessorizing for the men. Said Carolyn Leake, “it’s basically the wives” who make up the men. Whichever way you look at it, everyone present had a great time and raised a lot pf money in the fight against cancer. These three took top honors. Lefs start at the left with the overall winner “Amanda Kissnhug" (Jake Barrett) who also garnered the talent competition award; second runner up went to “Ruby Rose” (Darrell Martin) who won shouts for “her" straw hat matched with white socks and goatee; and then to our first runner-up “Bambi Bombshell” (Donnie Keyser) who claimed to be “age 39 and holding.” All photos by Lili Duvall. Performing as emcee this year was “La la” otherwise known as Kevin Broome who was last year’s winner. Out of the 11 contestants, “Amanda Kissnhug” (Jake Barrett) was overall winner and winner of the talent competition and the most animated of them all. 1j[^(DQDD3So(P£CSjD£!(go(B23S See Dealer for all Details of this Fantastic Sale! r W EfA R Eff H El B ESTlT.O] D EA LIWIT H ■JUSTOS KfA ROU N D! Doing Business the Old Fashioned Way Buick Pontiac GMC Dealer #1612 j’.. ...with a Handshake A a 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA www.jimharrisauto.Qom 540.347.3341 800.255.6377 % “Ruby Rose” (DarreH Martin) showed off “her” white socks. Racing continues Saturday, Sunday Rescheduled Rappahannock, Blue Ridge set in Berryville Better late than never, the Rappahannock and Blue Ridge Hunts team up for a shared point-to-point this Saturday, March 31. Both meets, originally carded the first two Saturdays of March, fell prey to a region-wide quarantine after an outbreak of a deadly and highly contagious horse disease. With few “open” dates on the busy spring ‘chase calendar in Virginia, race officials decided to partner for the Saturday event. Many things are shared: tickets purchased in advance for both races will be honored at the gate, and the race program will contain ads from both clubs. The races are at the BRH course at Woodley Farm, since the Berryville course has £ bit more room for parking. Race conditions were slightly changed to avoid conflict with Sunday’s .Orange County meet. Carded are maiden, novice, owner-rider and ladies timber, and maiden, open and Virginia-bred flat, along with junior and senior field masters chases. Post time is 12:30 p.m. Woodley is located south of Berryville just off of U.S. 340. Details are available by calling (540) 547-2810 or (540) 8372077. Racing Saturday * • What: Rescheduled Rappahannock Hurt- -£ Blue Ridge Hurts PomMo-Point • Where: Woodtey, Berryville • When: Saturday, March . 3t.12aop.m. V< Details: (540) 547-2810 Locust Hill hosts Orange County Hunt April 1 Sticking with the successful Sunday meet model they created two years ago to avoid conflicting with a rich National Steeplechase Association race in Camden, S.C., the Orange County Hunt Point-to-Point April 1 benefits from strong entries and full fields. The open timber attracted 11 entries, including 2006 national timber champ Askim, Maryland Hunt Cup prepper Bowman’s Crossing, and classic runner Straight Gin. The novice timber also drew 11. Rounding out the card are three over hurdles (amateur, maiden and open) and a novice rider flat. First post is 1 p.m. at the Locust Hill Farm course located on Zulla Road south of U.S. 50 near Middleburg. For parking or ticket information, call (540) 687-6528. Complete entries are online at www.morvenpark.org/ceo. r Racing Sunday • What: Orange County Hurt Point-to-Point ' • Where: Locust H* Farm, Middleburg | it • Whan: Sunday, Aprfl 1. f • > 1p.m. :-S • Details: (540) 687-6528 f i

March 29,2007 www.timescommunity.com owers Packing Shed Gallery presents an encore exhibition of Jack Frazier’s paintings By Tucker Hill and June Jordan Special to the Rappahannock News Jack Frazier’s paintings once again fill the Packing Shed Gallery with color and delight with an emphasis on the floral arrangement for the entire month of April. Since his retirement, the Amissville resident has developed quite a following with his vivid and distinctive abstract oil paintings, which he characterizes as having “power and energy that is colorful, upbeat and jumps out.” “They are all named after the women in my life,” smiled Frazier noting that each of his new florals is uniquely inspired by special events and special ladies. Mr. Frazier’s most recent work runs from March 29 through April 29, with an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, April 1, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Frazier is a graduate of the National Art School in Washington, D.C., and has had a successful career as art director for several organizations moving on to develop governmental graphic presentations for several U.S. presidents, Congress, NATO, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and others. Since 2003, he has pursued his passion of working with oils and exploring the power and energy of abstract expression. This exhibition illustrates his “New Direction” toward which he has been gravitating. The Packing Shed Gallery is located at the comer of Porter and Gay streets in historic Washington, Virginia, and is open Thursday through -Sunday from 12:30-7 p.m. For more information, phone 540-675-3410. K 1 1 . ■ > um — "X Nicole’s Graduation' “Carol’s Cornflowers” Nature’s fierce little predators By Pam Owen Special to the Rappahannock News You’ve seen them zoom by in lowlying fields and wetlands, and around ponds—a bright flash of iridescent color. They hover! They strike! These small but fierce predators are dragonflies and dam selflies. Can dragonflies hurt you? Where do they go in winter? How long do they live? What do they eat? Why do the males guard “their” females so jealously? Come to Hearthstone School’s Community Room on April Fools Day at 7 p.m. for some answers. Dragonflies and damselflies make up the order Odonata in the insect world. The name is derived from the Greek “odonto-” meaning tooth, referring to the strong teeth found on the mandibles of most adults. Common folk names include: biddies, snake doctors, horse stingers, devil’s darning needles, mosquito hawks. Thousands of different species of dragonflies and damselflies live in watery environments throughout the world. As predators, both help keep populations of other insects in check. They reduce the numbers of mosquitoes and other potentially harmful insects by aggressively feeding on them. Dragonflies and damselflies are also indicators of a healthy environment because they require good-quality water for their larvae to develop. “Their aerial agility and vivid colors make them easily noticed on sunny summer days,” notes an article on London’s Museum of Natural History, “but few people will have looked beyond the flash of blue, red, green or yellow to consider the lives of dragonflies.” Some time ago, local arborist and educator Lyt Wood was inspired to do just that. But it wasn’t until March of last year that he began what turned out to be a “rather intense study” of Rappahannock County’s dragonflies and damselflies: “What started out as a rather vague inspiration quickly became an obsession. I took every spare hour to go out and search for these little predators. The more I got into it, the more 1 was absolutely astounded by their power, beauty and diversity—not to mention their frenetic lifestyles and behavioral quirks." As Wood explains, just like birds and other animals, each species of dragonfly and damselfly has its own habitat preference and its own personality. Their mating and related sexual activities are “truly bizarre,” according to Wood, and other aspects of their behavior are also fascinating, including hover-guarding, roosting, migrating, patrolling, cartwheeling, basking and obelisking (yes, in the world of the dragonfly, “obelisk” is a verb, according to Wood). Wood guesses there are about 70 species of dragonflies that live right here in Rappahannock County. Within the past year he has found about half that number and gotten to know some of them intimately. Other than their sheer diversity, the biggest surprise to him was that “they are everywhere!” “We usually associate dragonflies with ponds, streams, bogs and rivers,” he says. “Certainly water is the critical part of their habitat. But if we pay attention, we will also see them over lawns, fields, parking lots, and along highways and in the woods. It is not unusual for a foraging dragonfly to enter buildings or a car.“ Wood says his “Dragonfly Project” obsession has had its humorous moments: “I was in the habit of carrying a __ camera and binoculars everywhere. Frequently I would stop in the middle of a conversation and my eyes would focus on something far away. Seeing me on my belly in a field or in the middle of a road, pedestrians, and people driving by, often stopped to ask what I was taking a picture of. This Gray Petaltail, of course!” Another time. Wood was patiently stalking one particularly large and wary species of dragonfly known as the “Dragonhunter” because it often If You Go • Who: Arborist Lyt Wood • What: “Life In Water and Air: Dragonflies and Damselflies.” • When: Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m. • Where: Hearthstone School This program, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force, is suitable for all ages. For information, call 675-1088. Donations are optional and will benefit the Rappahannock Nature Camp. preys on very large insects (including other dragonflies). As he was wading through waist-deep water, trying to get close enough for a photo, the beast flew up and landed on top of his hat! < Wood, along with being an arborist, has run the Rappahannock Nature Camp here in the county for 20 years.

Sally Page to wed Thomas Bane Moffetts announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. E. Page Moffett announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Page to Thomas Bane, son of Ellen and William Bane, formerly of Great Falls and now living abroad. Ally is also the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and the late W. F. Moffett, Jr. Washington. Both Miss Moffett and Mr. Bane are graduates of the University of Virginia School of Engineering. Miss Moffett is pursuing her doctorate in Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California. Mr. Bane is employed as a civil engineer with S,G&H Consulting, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. A spring, 2008 wedding is planned. Beautiful classical music played by the beautiful pianist Naoko Takao will be heard at the Theatre at Washington this Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. In addition to works by Bach, Ravel, Liszt, Rachmaninov and Chopin, the program includes two less well known pieces, one by Samuel Barber and the other by the contemporary composer Robert Gibson. Naoko Takao performs nationally and internationally both as soloist and as chamber musician. This will be her third visit to the Theatre in “Little” Washington. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For information and reservations phone (540) 675-1253 or email ThatreVA@aol.com. Grace Episcopal Church The Plains, Virginia A Meditation on the Passion of Christ with Carols Good Friday April 6, 7 p.m. The Grace Church Choir Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. ■W • 4 $ F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell \J, Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. JF; Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson fflpjjj f Ti Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist 8 am. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. i Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. 1 ; ; * % Wednesday: Holy Eucharist and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson if Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.nr. Mnr Hope Baptist Bible Z :4J?< Pastor: Carl R. Menefee if Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. ’ f i *> First Baptist i ! . s Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August 4 Z %*■ - r. St Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartlno 1 Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. -J-V.i*,. . Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 ^ Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, alter Forest Grove Baptist i Pastor: Mark Deangefis Sunday: Sunday School 10 am | Wefthip^anfloe ll am ,, ^ Y'i* Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. m ■ ■ y ■ % If W ■; j ! Charge1 .. ...„. < it nappanannocK unnea mcmootsi Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at ; a.m.,Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., ■» call for Bible Study Schedute{675-3370) i Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 1c 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 am, Q$ Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 pjt ” Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 10:15 a.m:i Bible Study on Sunday at 2 pm.. ‘! m : <9* Washington Baptist % Pastor: Rev. Philip BailOyi: ^ if Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am.* Morning Worship 11 a.m. "v Wednesday: Men’s Disdpieship Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 pm ^ 1 P Pastor Rev. David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 11 am Evening Worship 6:30 pm. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 pm' Massanova Pentecostalm Pastor Rev. L. D. Savage * Sunday: Sunday School 10 » Youth 5:45 p.m. j . ; f ;; Ff Evening Worship 7 pm „ . . . Tuesday. Wor&iup 7 Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes l, Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. >. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. . V/' \ New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible -Study 7:30 bln. * sSl^S Alive Group 7 p.m. Services ad Vtewtown General Store Flint HtH Baptist Church Pastor Rev. James L. Payne SundayzWorahip service 11 a.m. l GUI Brown Hollow Pentecostal /Sunday:Sunday School 11 am Second and Fourth Sundays only :y; j£ Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastpr, Elder Forest Atwood at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amlssvllle Pastor: Gene Nicholson ... Meeting at 14076 Lee Highway 0 Sunday morffhg 10:30 am Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm Bethlehem ministries Pastor. Mark Jarvis Teacher: Madkie Jenkins 1 Meeting 'aft 17094 Lee Highway AmissvHle Sunday School 10 am Worship ll *m Evening worship 6 pm Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. Now teachini the Book of Revelation at 6 CHERRY STREET BuMng Siqipiy Corp. ■See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254937 Find your new home I Wtitke Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 ^pahatrttfcfe Isn’t it wonderful when spring returns to melt the sharp edges of winter with her warm rays? The soft billowing clouds are beautiM in the sapphire sky; colorful bulbs poke their blooms up through the thawed soil; the first robins build nests to cushion their eggs. Yes. spring provides a soft touch after a long winter. We read in the Song of Solomon 2:11, “See! The winter is past... flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come—” Just as the warmth of spring brings out the robins to build nests to protect their eggs, God is there to protect and care for us. How soothing to eqjoy the warmth of His love after the storms of our busy days overwhelm ns. Worship each week in God’s sanctuary. From the warmth of His House you wgl emerge renewed, refreshed and strengthened. Just as If spring had entered your lie. _ ----- . - ■ 5 ' A •* i_, ■ - . - . 'oov'vyn 20ffT. Scrvx>jr»s Se-ectecf by The Amercer &t>*e Society ‘"a^a "4m*«c*om Sev ern p. 1 3oh 8^37. C0« VA 22406. \ ABERDEEN BARN -C~D~± Steaks • Seafood • Priae Rib Banquets • Luncheons in ike Holiday inn of Culpeper (5401 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News^ The Grace Church Choir Photo by Enid Adams with soloists, Joellen Brassfield, Lawrence, Reppert, Woodward Waesche and Dana Westring On Good Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m., the Grace Church Choir, Soloists and cellist under the direction of Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster will present A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols. Carols are most often associated with the Advent and Christmas seasons, but they exist for different occasions. Many carols are replete with references and imagery of more than one aspect of Christ’s life and ministry, making them equally, if not more appropriate for use at Passion tide. Now intersperse ancient and intoxicating plainsong amidst the carols - the combination is extraordinarily powerful and moving! The service will include carols written . by Benjamin Britten, Elizabeth Poston, Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams. Now sung annually at St. Johns College, Cambridge, England, this poignant service brings to the season of Lent, the feeling of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas, first sung at Kings College, Cambridge, England. The service is divided into three parts - Gethsemane, the Trial, and the Crucifixion - each of which contains Old Testament prophecy regarding the coming of a suffering Savior, the relevant narratives from the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, s,ung to the ancient plainsong chant; and textually appropriate plainsong antiphons. Each section is illuminated by congregational carols, spirituals, and hymns. The carols, readings, and gospel narratives heard and sung will help give a particular focus to the passion of Christ in preparation for his glorious resurrection. Grace Episcopal Church is located at 6507 Main Street, The Plains, Virginia 20198. Child care is available during the service. For more information, please visit the website at wvrw.gracechurch.net or call 540-252-5177. Bucky Pizzarelli Pizzarelli and the Statesmen of Jazz return to The Theatre On Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. the Statesmen of Jazz return to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia with another lineup of extraordinary musicians: Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Warren Vache on comet; John Bunch on piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Mickey Roker, drums. * They are the same “cast of characters” who, just last year, recorded an outstanding tribute to Freddie “Pepper” Greene, whose “sound” has been described as the Holy Grail of rhythm guitar. The CD which they recorded, on the Arbors label, is called “5 for Freddie: Bucky Pizzarelli’s Tribute to Freddie Green”. Between them, the five musicians joining in this tribute can boast a total of 25Q years playing jazz. The Theatre at Washington is delighted that all five will be bringing some of the great music from the heyday of jazz back to the Theatre for this Warren Vache concert. Bucky Pizzarelli, whose brilliant professional career began back in 1943 when he was just 17 years old, has played at the Theatre on a number of occasions, always to large and enthusiastic crowds. So advance reservations are recommended for the upcoming concert. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 6751253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol. com or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, PO Box 322, Washington VA 22747. MORE BARGAINS ONLINE.... HmesCommunity.com

mm\m . hj i rvJr!i^nllSSl0nS ln. UP00™1^ Events must be ™ , 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be T ^,nert fdltwn °fthe Pope Send emad to JanClatterbuck atjclatterbuck@timesSIS C°TO h? sure include a name and telephone number for information. Calling All Rappahannock Artists! The third annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour, sponsored by RAAC, will be held November 3-4,2007. All artists who participated last year in the open studio portion of the tour, and any other artists interested in hosting an open studio, should contact Cory Caulfield, 6753214, e-mail coryc@hughes.net or Joanne Hilty, 675-2205, e-mail johiKy@hughes.net by April 1 indicating your interest. Galleries participating last year should call or e-mail as wed. Artists wanting to host an open studio will be scheduled for visits during April 1-15. Please respond by April 1 so as not to be left out of this event featuring artistic works from Rappahannock’s fine artists. Watch the newspaper and Rapprtet for more information. VFW Memorial Fund lor 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, ^serryville, Va 22740. Your generous contribution is needed to pay for the memorial. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for. the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30,2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAP Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please cal Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317. "Seeking Contestants’* "Male or Female” Sperryviile Fire Department seeking contestants for their Annual Camival.The carnival date is set for May 16-19. For more information contact Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Flint Hid Volunteer Fire Department seeking young ladies (1-21) and young men (1-8) to participate in their annual Carnival. Contestants will 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 30 - May 18: Spring Shooting Matches Each Friday through May 18, at 7 p. m., the Castieton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 Castieton View Road, will be having their shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Peregory at 540-937-6163. March 30: Rappahannock County Public Schools auction The Rappahannock County Public Schools will be holding an auction Friday, March 30 at 5 p.m. The auction will be held at the Bus Garage, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA. Please call 987-8773 with any questions. March 31: Rappahannock - Repertory Auditions Auditions for the Shakespearean Panorama will take place at Cliff Miller’s School House in Sperryviile. Saturday, March 31.10 until 1 — Current students in the acting classes Sunday, April 1, from 12 until 5 p.m.—Youngsters from 4 to 9 years of age who would like to be fairies and forest fofc, as well as adult actors and all young actors who have not been in the classes. Email Heather Puskar hspuskar@earthNnk.net for approximate time slots and further information. March 31: Pianist Naoko Takao The Japanese pianist Naoko Takao returns to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia with a recital of music by Bach, Chopin, Ravel and others on Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. 675-1253 orTheatreVA@aol.com March 31, April 14: Red Cross Classes March 31: Adult CPR/First Aid Class, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m April 14: Child/Infant CPR/ First Aid, from 10 am. 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 wifl be having their 4th annual pancake breakfast fund raiser at the Wash. V.F.D. from 7-10 am. They wfl 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. Al proceeds from this fund raiser win go directly to the Cub Scout Pack 123 of Washington. For more information call Cub Master Dan Bailey at 987-8522. March 31: Easter Cantata 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 Rytand Chapel Road, Rixeyville. Music is under the direction of Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, Sis. Octavia “Missy" Yates and Sis. Everetta Lewis. For advance tickets or more information, phone 540-399-1539. Tickets are $10/person in advance and $ 12/door. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! March 31 - Community Drum Circle Everyone is invited to join in creating rhythm and music this Saturday, March 31 from 5:30-7pm at Sage in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. All ages welcome. Group drumming has been proven to reduce stress and can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation: $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Sage (540)987-9699. 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 540-987-8670 or look to artsandcraflscamp@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: Blue Ridge Crafters Boutiques The next Blue Ridge Crafters Boutiques of 2007 win take place on Sunday, April 1,2007 at the Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Route 29 South, Reva, Virginia from 11:00am - 4:00pm. The boutique will take place the first Sunday of every month (with the exception of January and July) and public admission to the event is FREE. Please join us for this unique show! Many of the April vendors will feature Easter decorations, candy, gifts and food items for Easter Sunday brunch or dinner. We will also be offering gifts and ideas for Mother’s Day. Feel free to browse the room to find that perfect gift for Mom or Grandma! Boy Scout Troop 198 will be joining us for a mulch sale and Venturing Crew 198 win be selling flower bulbs and pizza kits. For further details about the boutique, please contact Jennifer Cottrell at 540-825-7719 or dipdrizzledunk @ earthlink, net or Lisa Phelps at 540-2224)351 or pastu reprime @ netscape.com. April 1: ‘Dragonflies and DamseHlies’ 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 ageis 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 3: Democrats meet Tin Rappahannock County Democratic Committee,RCDC,will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday April 3 at foe Rappahannock Library at 7:30. Conversation and refreshments will start at 7 pm. Maxine Rolls a Virginia Slade Senator candidate from Luray win be introduced and address the group. The public is welcome. Phone chairman Ray Boc at 987-9706 for information. April 4: Nonprofit Networking Luncheon The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center witt 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 foe 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 4: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on April 4 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information caM the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. April 6: “Happy Feet” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) wil 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, April7at 8p. m. withoutstanding musicians, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar, John Bunch, Piano, Jay Leonhart, bass, Mickey Roker, drums, Warren Vache, comet. April 7: Momingside Farm & Nursery Momingside Farm & Nursery located, 7865 Griffinsburg Rd., Boston, VA., has lots of exciting changes to announce. First is the completion of our new website: httpv'/www.momingsidefarmandnursery.com. We’ll be updating the content on the website several times a week with new tips, great ideas from the garden, special events, and sales. And now you can always find out what’s happening at Momingside by following the Gardenblog, which you will also find on our website (or here). Their second announcement is the construction of our new retail area, starting with our new green fence (you can’t miss it) and a real parking area, the new space will allows us to display all the exciting new perennials, herbs, and annuals we’re growing (along with all your old favorites). There’s a lot of work to do with our new retail area, but just watch us grow into it. They will open Saturday, April 7th. For information call 540-547-3726 or email www.momingsidefarmandnursery.com April 7: Easter Egg Hunt Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be having its annual Free Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 7 at 11 p. m. for all children up through the age of 12. A plastic firefighters helmet with candy will be given each child. April 7: Easter Bake Sale There will be an Easter bake sale on Saturday, April 7th from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. Lunch available from 10 a.m. to 1 p. m. There will baked goods, jewelry, crafts and more. Benefit for the Relay for Life. Sponsored by Melvin’s Crusaders. April 10: Culpeper Minute Men The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of NSDAR will hold their Tuesday, April 10, meeting at Little Fork Episcopal Church, 16461 Oak Shade Road, Rixeyville, VA. Watch for historic marker on 229. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The program: “Historic Little Fork Church, 1775” will be presented by Mr. Tom Hayes. Hostesses are Jane Kearns and Patricia Bryson. Phone Maggie Francis at 540-987-8291 for questions. April 14: “A Night at the Races” On Saturday, April 14, at the CCLC Old School House Washington, VA. The doors will open at 6 p.m. 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 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 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 will be many, many ways to win prizes and to claim 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 Miller. 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 Alaina 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. Alaina 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 awardwinning writer, is the creator of the Life Stories Workshop Process, which empowers people to become the author of their own lives. Alaina 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 p. m. 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 Sperryville at the comer erf Routes 522 & 211. For more information, can the RCCA office at 987-9118. April 18: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on April 18 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. April IS: In-orchard meeting Rappahannock Extension Office invites each of you to attend an In-orchard meeting scheduled to be held in the orchard of Bryant Lee at 11 am for ! a tour of the orchard, followed by a discussion of current insect and disease control recommendations, and other orchard management practices. Located near the intersection of Rt. 522 and Rt 211 at Massies’ Comer, new packing shed on west bound lane at Rt. 211/522. Call the Extension Office at 540-675-3619 to register for this program or for information. After the orchard tour you will have a bagged lunch, bring your own, drinks wfll be furnished by the host orchardist. You will adjourn around 1 p.m. April 20: “Flags of Our Fathers” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will sponsor the film, “Flags of Our Fathers” on April 20th at 8 p. m. at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. Adults $6, students $4, children $3. April 21: Fodderstack Race Race starts at 10 a.m. 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 pro- ' sent “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). Call Daniel or Bessie Norman on 1-540-937-5147 for any questions or suggestions or if you plan to attend. April 28: Hearthstone Open House Hearthstone School Annual Open House will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tour the school, meet teachers, students and parents, view student work and learn more about Hearthstone and Waldorf education. Parents and families with children from nursery school age through high school are invited to attend the open house. Please call the school office at 987-9212 for more information April 28: “Walk for Life” Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Warrenton, Va will have their annual fund raiser “Walk for Life” Saturday, April 28. For more information and to get a walk from call 540-347-7770. April 28: WCDS Host “Santa Fe Spring” Auction and Dinner Wakefield Country Day School will be hosting its annual Spring Auction and Dinner at the school on Saturday, April 28 with the theme “Santa Fe Spring.” Tickets are $55 (proceeds benefit the WCDS scholarship program), with special sponsor tables of eight (8) available for $500 (includes reserved seating, a Vz page ad in the auction program, and special gifts for table sponsors and their guests). Businesses unable to attend the event that wish to place an ad can purchase program space for $250. For reservations or to place an ad, please call (540) 635-8555, ext. 231. April 29: Tax Credit Seminar Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) is sponsoring a seminar on the purchase and sale of Virginia Tax Credits on Sunday, April 29, from 3-5 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall on 485 Gay Street. Anyone who pays Virginia taxes can lower their taxes by purchasing credits from landowners who have donated easements. A panel of experts will explain the process from both a buyer and seller perspective. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-8268. May 1-4: WCDS Book Fair Wakefield Country Day School is hosting the Bedford Falls Book Fair from Tuesday, May 1st, through Friday 4th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evening hours on May 4th. There will be Caldecott Medal books, science, reference, young adult, Newberry Medal, picture, and foreign language books, adult best sellers, teacher resource books, and more. The public is welcome. 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 will 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 of any children in Rappahannock County who will 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 call or visit the school for more details at (540) 987-8259.

Religious Notes 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 dievet! 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 31 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 five 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 Montgomeiy, Sis. Octavia “Missy” Yates and Sis. Everetta Lewis. Voices are welcome for the Cantata Mass Choir. For advance tickets or more information, phone 540399-1539 or email wayland_ blueridge@usa.com. Tickets are $ 10/person in advance and $ 12/door. We look forward to seeing you there. All are invited to worship with Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Sunday, April 1, far 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 Montgomeiy at 540-347-1209. Inspiring, Tfwitgfite by Randy Minter HAND - PAINTED COFFINS While it ma\ not he something that appeals to all people, some individuals are'attracted to the idea ol having their coffins handpainted. The most popular renderings depicts scenes ot nature, such as flowers and sunsets. These depictions are in keeping with the interests and aesthetic sensitivities of those who would like their final resting environments to he as beautiful as their lives. For these people, painted images of butterflies and flowers are more in keeping with their lives than hare wood or metal finishes. Simply put. it is all a matter of taste. The important thing to take away from this is that people are coming to see their deaths as reason to celebrate their lives. No matter how traditional or unique your requests may be when determining how to best commemorate the passing of a loved one. we are here to honor them At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we can prov ide you w ith a wide range of options to individualize the serv ice, so that the deceased is remembered in his or her own unique manner. Call us whenever you need us. 24 hours a day (540) 347-3431. We will meet with you and aksist you to determine the best manner in which to commemorate the passing. Our well appointed facility is located at 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton. You i an count on us. Hlea.sc send your questions or < omments to ms offu e or e-mail me at: mgserflig Macfchawke-nrt "Mr shall not ssliolls the." Thomas Curtis Claris 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. Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville will be having services from Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Each night will have a different guest speaker. Monday, Reverend Lemuel Montgomery from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Amissville, Tuesday, Reverend William Tillman of Beulah Baptist Church, Eggbomsville, Wednesday, Reverend Phillip Bailey of Washington Baptist Church, Washington, Thursday, Minister Earl Jackson Associate, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Warrenton, Friday Reverend James Harrell, II Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lignum. On Sunday, April 8 at 6 a.m., Sunrise Services, with Reverend Anna L. Allsberry Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Unionville, Associate Pastor, Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville. Breakfast will be served in the dinning hall. Everyone is welcome. The schedule for Holy Week services and activities at the Rappahannock United Methodist Charge is: Palm/Passion Sunday, April 1 (Flint Hill UMC 8:45 a. m.; Willis Chapel UMC 9:55 a.m.; Sperryville UMC 11:30 a. m.) Maundy Thursday / Holy Communion at Willis Chapel UMC, Huntly, April 5 at 7 p.m. (There is a pot luck dinner at 6 p.m.) Children & youth activities and breakfast at Willis Chapel at 9 a. m, Friday April 6 Good Friday, April 6 at Sperryville UMC at 7 p. m. Easter Sunrise Service, April 8 at Flint Hill UMC at 6:30 a. m., followed by a breakfast at the Flint Hill Fire Hall Easter Sunday Worship services, April 8 at Willis Chapel UMC at 9:55 a. m. and Sperryville UMC 11:30 a. m. Amissville United Methodist Church invites the public to their celebration and feast of the Passover, also known as a Seder. The service will begin at 6 p.m. on April 5, in the chinch social hall. There will be a covered dish dinner in the middle of the service. The traditional parts of the Seder service will be observed. For the dinner, the meat will be provide -. side dishes are welcome. Please come with your families, invite your friends and invite your children. For Christians, the service is the basis for Holy Communion. You are invited to observe, to participate and to learn. The church is located at 14760 Lee Highway in Amissville, Virginia. Please plan to jom us. Question, phone Margaret Davis 937-4672 Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Red Oak Mountain in Woodville on Sunday, April 8 at 6 a. m. Rev. Jon Heddleston of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will be delivering the message; Amissville Baptist Church will be providing the music/ also participating in the service will be Woodville Baptist Church, Forest Grove Baptist Church and Washington Baptist Church. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Woodville Baptist Church. All sue invited. Catharine Doolin Dickey On Thursday. March 15. 2007, CATHARINE DOOLIN DICKEY, of Huntly, Va. Beloved wife of Colonel Robert Russell Dickey, USMC (Ret ); loving mother of Catharine Claude, Virginia Dickey Fisher and Robert Russell, Jr.; dear sister of Captain Edward Hamilton Doolin, Jr., USN (Ret ); adoring grandmother of Eliza Sinclair Fisher and Caroline Gordon Fisher Mrs. Dickey was born on December 29. 1927 in Annapolis, Md.. daughter of the late Commander Edward Hamilton Doolin. USN and the late Rachel Claude Wilcox Doolin. She was a graduate of Sweet Briar College. Sweet Briar, Va. A family Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Chapel, Wakefield Manor, Huntly, Va., with Reverend Jennings W Hobson, III officiating. Burial immediately following at the Wakefield Manor Cemetery. Arrangements by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Va. Photos by Ray Boc WORKER BEES: These volunteers did wonders this past Saturday at a site near The SchoolHouse. Pictured in the first row (l-r): Jill Duvall (on wheelbarrow), Ellie Clark, Bev Hunter with her dog, Casey, Louise Bondelid, Tim Bondelid, Mary Katherine Ishee with her dog Scout. Second Row (standing, left to right): Jonathan Partin, Cliff Miller, J.R. Fitzgerald, Debbie Fitzgerald, Mark Malik, Jenny Fitzhugh, Soumaya Berrazzouk, Mary Beth Martin, Barbara Adolfi Restoration site is underway at The SchoolHouse This past drizzly Saturday a group of stalwart and dedicated souls armed with clippers and shovels, led by volunteer coordinator Louise Bondelind, launched into the invasive plants along the river bank behind Cliff Miller’s SchoolHouse. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., thorns had pierced legs and arms, roots of invasive plants were dug out, piles of debris were hauled off to a bum pile and the area was cleared. Exceeding expectations for the day and under the supervision of designer Mark Malik, the group also planted about 20 trees including Black Gum, Red Oak, Eastern Redbud and Red-osier Dogwood. Over 100 shrubs and seedling trees (including Buttonbush, Winterberry Holly, Silkey Dogwood, Joepye-weed, Bee balm) will be delivered to the RappFLOW office by next weekend. You are invited to join the crew on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. for this massive planting (lunch will be served). Mark Malik has designed this buffer, using all native plants, to provide visual beauty and color throughout the year. This is your opportunity to contribute to the completion of this phase of the Thornton River Re-Leaf Project and to learn about how to clean and develop a riparian buffer. Future plans include continuation of the buffer and creating a walking trail along the river toward Turkey Mountain. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dig, learn and participate in the beautification of our river. Just show up with a shovel and clippers at 10 a.m. on Saturday! HELPING OUT: Exchange stuc Morocco, and Jenny Fitzhugh p Sperryville Yard Sale March 31 and April 1 One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Main Street will be buzzing with sellers and shoppers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next weekend as folks recycle all those spring cleaning treasures. Park in the spaces away from the buildings at Cliff Miller’s School House, stroll across the bridge and enjoy chatting with friends while you shop! Plan for breakfast at Apple Hill Bakery and lunch at Rae’s, Thornton River Grille or the bakery! Bring your little red wagon to haul your special finds back to the car. As you cross the bridge, pay special attention to the RappFLOW volunteer crew and the work on the Re-Leaf Project along the river! Close out sale at What’s New It’s a life ' style lent Soumaya Berrazzouk, from itched right in. decision...she just loves spending time with her gorgeous nine month old granddaughter in Harrisonburg and can’t run two businesses. In order to have more quality grandmother time, Wynn Ludwig is closing her shop on Main Street, but will continue to manage Old Rag Gallery. When we become grandmothers, the demands on our time increase in joyous and exhausting ways. We travel to see them regularly and we always return home tired. We have no regrets, but we do have to make choices. We will miss that shop on Main Street, but are delighted that Wynn will be hugging that little girl with less on her mind! So come to Wynn’s closeout sale on Saturday and Sunday and share grandmother stories! The SchoolHouse rocked! I know that you will read Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 Richard Lykes’ article in this edition about the amazing Kid Pan Alley concerts with songs written by children from three county schools. I want to tell you how Paul Reisler makes this miracle of creativity happen in the classroom. Paul begins by asking what the children want to write about. They start generating ideas which are written on the board. Then Paul and his assistant guide the children through the often free flowing, creative process to expand their ideas, gradually pulling them together into themes and, ultimately, a song. The class rehearses a bit and then the rest of the miracle happens...Paul records the song and gives the teacher a CD with the class singing their own song. In one hour the wonders of modem technology and the ageless and precious creative process come together to give our students the opportunity to experience themselves as creators (not just consumers) of music. It does not get much better than that! We so much appreciate the total community effort by the children, administrators, parents, volunteers, financial supporters, Paul and the Kid Pan Alley Band that made these two magical nights possible at the School House. In one song the children said: ...in a perfect world I want to grow to be a writer And I could right the whole world’s wrong There’d be no war or hunger And all hatred would be gone... I think that speaks to the miracle of Kid Pan Alley! Salem cancels March and April parties The Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department which sponsors a monthly “Singing and Pickin” party has canceled these parties for the months of March and April, and hopes to resume them in May if all goes well and their new building is completed and will have their grand opening dates and times to be announced later. It’s that time of year again that we see the large filled orange bags along the roadsides, a sign of the hard working volunteers who have given their time to help make our highways more beautiful and on behalf of our community we say a great big “thank you” for jobs well done. Our prayers of sympathy are extended to the family of Mr. Irvin Corbin, who passed away and was laid to rest in Flint Hill Cemetery on Friday. He was a grandson of the late Rev. and Mrs. Warren Corbin, of Woodville, Rappahannock County. Also sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Clyde Frazier, who passed away at Culpeper Health and Rehab Center on Friday. Johnny Bragg and his daughter, Karla, of Culpeper were callers during the weekend of Mrs. Janet Peregory on MORE \ EVENTS ONUNE... TimesCommunity.com J Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Castleton Ford Road. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dae of Warrenton were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way. We covet your prayers for Dr. Wayne Thompson, well known to many in our area, who is on a teaching preaching mission to Romania. The word of Life worship center will now be meeting for their Sunday services in the Castleton area £t the old Forest Grove School and Public is invited. Congratulations to Mrs. Josephine Duncan who celebrated her birthday last Sunday and was honored with a party at her church, Mt. Lebanon. Black Oak Regular Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Wayne Richards will be conducting revival services at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville, in April, dates and times to be announced later. Amber Dodson of Sperryville was a Friday overnight guest of Shelby Thornhill and her parents. Mrs. Gloria Wright of Reva Way, passed away in Manassas on Sunday and her family has our sincere sympathy. A reminder of the Christian workshop for Food Addiction will be held Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Novum Baptist Church of Reva Way. For information call Theresa Light at 987-9523. Friend Beatrice Sheppard has returned to her home following several weeks of therapy treatments at Culpeper Health and Rehab Center. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Doug and Patty Doty who celebrate their day on Wednesday. Greetings for those observing birthdays for the week go out to Katrina Miller, Amber Dodson, Charlotte Corbin and Ronnie Cubbage.

PEC helps town go GREEN Many thanks goes out to Don Loock and Katie Walsh of Piedmont Environmental Council. They have made it possible for the Town of Washington to be part of the ImEEN movement. They allowed us to distribute 144 of their free 15watt CFL to the citizens, businesses and government offices in the town Our goal is to have 100 percent of the buildings in town using at least one of these energy saving, pollution preventing light bulbs. Special thanks to everyone who took up the challenge at the Ibwn Council meeting and agreed to go door to door and distribute the light bulbs. Diane Bruce, Mitzi Young and Margaret Gottlieb, Michelle and Gary Schwartz, John and Diane MacPherson, Jerry Goebel and Tferi Sullivan, Jean Goodine, and especially Kevin Adams and Jay Brown for taking three blocks in town. Margaret and Mitzi gave theirs out before the weekend and reported that most of our citizens had already jumped on the band wagon and switched many of their light bulbs to CFL. The Town had started changing their lamps in the Town Hall last year and no one noticed a difference in the 26watt CFL versus the lOOwR’s that had been there. It doesn’t hurt to go GREEN. Even Little Washington can make a big difference. Remember every six bulbs replaced will save $340 in r Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com electricity bills, every 12 replaced will reduce the same amount of pollution as an acre of forest and every 18 replaced is the equivalent of removing one car from the road for one year. So let’s take a minute out and help them to achieve their goal? Egg cup Vases With Easter just around the corner, some of us may want some ideas for the holiday. So here’s one idea from Mary Rapoport, using eggshells. Eggshells have many uses but turning them into tiny little vases to hold miniature bouquets of spring flowers is more unique and lovely recycling projects as well. You can plan to use an individual floral arrangement for each place setting at your Easter table. Or you can make them the center of attention by grouping several of the eggshell vases in the middle of your table and using different flowers in each one of them. It is totally up to you. Let’s get started making them! Tap the eggshell around the top rim (narrow end) of shell with a knife handle. Remove cracked top of the shell. Pour egg from the shell and reserve to use in your favor recipe. Rinse the eggshells and return to egg carton to dry. The shells may be used as vases in antique or contemporary eggcups. Eggcup vases may also be dyed with regular egg dye or food coloring (use vinegar to stabilize color) or other natural food dyes for coloring. Eggcup flower-filled vases look great placed in a flat container of grass for an attractive centerpiece throughout the spring months. Birthday wishes go out to a dear friend of mine, Lois Alther. She will be celebrating her day on Friday, April 6. Lois Alther and I used to work together at the Aileen plant in Flint Hill. We had many memories of that place and still today often talk about it. Happy Birthday Lois! Also belated birthday wishes go out to Frances Foster, who celebrated her day on Wednesday, March 28. Grandma’s Attic event Since we are in Spring now, enjoying this warm weather, waiting for the yard sale on the weekends. Don’t forget Grandma’s Attic event that’s going to be held at the Washington Baptist Church on April 21. Go check it out. Remember one person’s discards may be another person’s treasures. Photo by Hazet-Zinn Day Breaking the ice The Rappahannock County 4-H Honor Club spent an afternoon together ice skating and learning more about each other. The main lesson the members learned was to help each other when they were down, on the floor on the ice. The 4-H Honor will be sponsoring a youth to attend the Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp this summer. Pictured from left to right Meagan Smith, Carty Day, Carley Leins (guest), David Massie, Megan Wheatley, Caroline Massie, Tiffany Wayland and Sarah Wheatley (guest). Rappahannock remains ‘conservative’ Rappahannock landowners continued their long-standing tradition of protecting the county’s open spaces through conservation easements during 2006. Residents set aside 1,895 acres for preservation last year, bringing the area of Rappahannock’s total privately conserved land to more than 25,000 acres. The movement to protect privately-held rural land from development has been experiencing tremendous momentum in the Piedmont region, with landowners conserving an average of 22,251 acres every year for the last five years. In 2006, residents of the Piedmont protected 27,726 acres of open space through the use of conservation easements, bringing the number of acres conserved in the nine counties served by the Piedmont Environmental Council to 270,343 acres - an acreage that is larger than Shenandoah National Park “We’re immensely pleased at what communities in the Piedmont have been able to accomplish to provide a legacy of conserved open space for our children and future generations,” said PEC President Chris Miller. “When it comes to conservation, this is one of the most successful regions in the entire country.” The Piedmont region continues to lead the state of Virginia, which is among the top five states in the nation for protecting land through private conservation easements. The nine counties of Virginia’s Piedmont - including Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Conservation in the Piedmont Landowners of the nine counties in Virginia's Piedmont region put a total of 27,726 acres into conservation easement in 2006. County Acres Albemarle 6,396 Clarke 924 Culpeper 771 Fauquier 6,770 Greene 3,622 Loudoun 3,103 Madison 2,561 Orange 1,684 Rappahannock 1,895 Total 27.726 Loudoun, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock - have conserved more land than almost any state in the nation. In 2006, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation took more than 70,000 new acres into easement - an almost a 75 percent increase above the previous record set in 2005, said VOF Executive Director G. Robert Lee. Fiscal benefits According to a 2003 study by the American Farmland Trust done in Culpeper County, farms and other open lands use only 32 cents in local services for every dollar of taxes paid, while homes require $1.22 for every dollar paid. Land placed under permanent easement also lowers the value used by the state to determine local ability to pay, which results in increased funding from the Commonwealth for schools and other county services. Easements also support two major industries of the Piedmont: agriculture and tourism. Like other landowners, farmers can gain needed capital by voluntarily conserving their land, and earning a substantial state tax credit that they may either use or sell on the open market. Farmers also benefit from reduced appraisal values on their land, which lightens their tax burden. In Albemarle, Clarke and Fauquier counties, working farms also have the option of receiving money from publicly supported Purchase of Development Rights programs. Protecting the integrity of the rural landscape also preserves essential historic resources; provides vital habitat for wildlife; and safeguards the scenic views and recreation opportunities that sustain a high quality of life in the Piedmont. “Conservation easements help us to take care of many of the things that people in this region care about the most,” said Don Loock, PEC’s land conservation officer for Rappahannock County. For more information about land conservation in Rappahannock County, contact Don Loock of the Piedmont Environmental Council at 987-9441 or dloock© pecva.org. Marshall P. Jones honored Marshall P. Jones, deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received the Wildlife Management Institute’s 2007 George Bird Grinnell Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Natural Resources Conservation. Jones retired from the service in January 2007, ending a 31year career that included mqjor accomplishments to conserve the world’s most imperiled wildlife. Jones was' honored on March 21 during the 72nd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Portland, Oregon. The event is the premiere annual forum for the continent’s leading natural resources professionals to address prevailing issues and policies related to conservation. The Grinnell Award is WMTs highest honor for individual contributions to conservation in North America. As one of the nation’s leading naturalists, Grinnell founded the National Audubon Society, was instrumental in developing the early national park system, and mentored Theodore Roosevelt on conservation issues. . “George Bird Grinnell’s conservation philosophy endures with Marshall Jones,” said Steven A. Williams, WMI president. “This award goes to a man whose career exemplifies integrity, leadership, foresight and a remarkable work ethic. He has been responsible for a host of successful natural resource management pro grams dating back to the 1970s. His unselfish commit' ment shines brightly within the Service and throughout the conservation community.” Highlights of Jones’ accomplishments within the Service: • He was key in developing the Service’s Endangered Species Program in the mid 1970s and streamlining methods for endangered species listing and recovery. • In the 1980s, as acting chief of ecological services, Jones helped develop U.S. polity for panda conservation and a 1989 U.S. moratorium on the African elephant ivory trade, reversing serious declines in elephant populations. • As the first assistant director for international affairs in 1994, he became a tireless advocate about the importance of establishing fish and wildlife programs as part of developing countries’ national fabric. Under his leadership, the International Affairs Program built and managed grant programs benefiting elephants, great apes, rhinos, tigers and neotropical birds. • Recognizing that sustainable international conservation was largely an economic issue, Jones, helped nations establish financial incentives for conservation. His efforts aided in conserving African elephants, mahogany and sturgeon. • As deputy director starting in 2000, Jones promoted the agency’s mission throughout the U.S. and abroad by strengthening partnerships with foreign governments, federal agencies states, tribes, non-governmental agencies and the private sector. “A hallmark of accomplishment is how well one is regarded by his peers,” Williams noted. “Marshall Jones is warmly regarded Within the Service as a steadfast and active supporter of its employees, especially in the area of development and training. He constantly championed the well-being of his co-workers.” His contributions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service were recognized by White House administrations by both political parties. He received a Distinguished Service Award, The Presidential Rank Award - an honor conferred upon a select number of career senior executives - and an Executive Leadership Award from the Department of Interior in 2006. Jones majored in zoology and English at the University of Michigan and received a master’s degree in vertebrate ecology from Murray State University in Kentucky. He completed additional graduate work at Cornell University and served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. Jones will be writing the RappNature column for the Rappahannock News. “Tm thrilled to have Marshall join the ranks of the many talented contributors to this paper in this county” said editor Anita Sherman. J^APPAHANNOCK *ff*EAL ESTATE *¥3esources WEKNOW RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE! 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Attractively priced at $319.(X)0 —mini ii iiniiimi imm—iwTTiw tSBBW^CTBrei / Drawing courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlite Service Male smallmouth bass are developing female characteristics Intersex Fish Whatever went haywire in the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers still has biologists scratching their heads By Skip Miller Rappahannock News Staff Writer The first time Vicki Blazer of the U.S. Geological Survey encountered what has become known as “intersex” fish was in 2002. West Virginia had asked the USGS to investigate a fish kill on the upper Potomac River. During that investigation, Blazer realized' something was haywire. While studying male smallmouth bass tissue via a microscope, Blazer detected the presence of the early stages of eggs. Why in the world would a male fish try to take on the job of a female fish? Another male bass was studied. Then another and another. Each had the same characteristic. Studies were made as far down the Potomac as Washington. 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Broker w ww.Country PlacesV\.com cent of the state. That means millions of people, from Virginia Beach to Washington, depend on the rivers for water. A few confused fish in the Potomac River system wouldn’t be a reason ... More recently intersex fish were found in the Cowpasture River, part of the James River system. Blazer speculates that the only reason intersex fish haven’t been found in the York and Rappahannock systems is the fact nobody has looked. What is going on? Is this the result of a pollution so insidious it mutates fish? Are the fish safe to eat? Does drinking the water put people at risk? “I don’t think the intersex condition has any direct bearing on the fish’s edibility,” Don Kain said — he is water compliance and monitoring manager for the Valley Region of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality. “And we have no indication this is affecting the water quality.” Scientists aren’t even certain there is a direct connection between the fish kills and intersex fish. They have examined both mala and female fish from the kills and found one common factor, according to Doug Chambers of the USGS. All contain high levels of what are known as endocrine dis rupters. Endocrine disrupters are compounds used in agricultural, household and industrial products. Personal care products use them, as do flame retardants. When ingested, these disrupters act like the female hormone estrogen. That could explain what’s going on. “We have no definite indication the fish kills and intersex fish are connected,” Blazer said. “I personally think they are. We are seeing many of the same chemicals that would cause both.” What she can’t answer, however, is how long endocrine disrupters and intersex fish have been in the rivers. “We get the question are we finding it more now because there are more chemicals or because we’re looking more,” Blazer said. “That’s a good question. “People really need to look at some historic data and compare that to the data we’ve compiled.” Smallmouth and largemouth bass are members of the sunfish family. They are the big cousins of crappie, bluegills, and the several varieties of sunfish proper. One of the traits all share is the building of nests for the springtime spawn. That, Blazer said, might be a key to unlocking the dilemma’s door. “The most sensitive life stages are the very young,” she said. “We want to look at the sediment in the nests. That might be when bass are getting exposed.” Bass also are the top predators in their food chain. It could be a process of the chemicals accumulating in the lower levels of the food chain. As top predators, bass essentially would be ingesting a concentrated dose. “It’s called bio accumula ... Blazer detected the presence of the early stages of eggs. Why in the world would a male fish try to take on the job of a female fish? Another male bass was studied. Then another and another. Each had the same characteristic. tion,” Kain said. The major problem with chemical compounds is their resistance to decay. Those heavier than water sink to the bottom where they can remain as long as the world exists. Because of that longevity, scientists could be looking for something that was discontinued from use years ago. Kain pointed to the mercury contamination of the Shenandoah as an example. In 1929 DuPont opened a yarn factory in Waynesboro, on the banks of the South Fork of the Shenandoah. For the next two decades the plant used mercury in its manufacturing process. Although the use of mercury ceased in 1950, there still are advisories against eating too much fish caught in the Shenandoah because of mercury levels. Meanwhile, the fish kills continue. The latest was on the Shenandoah in December. For the first time species other than the sunfish family were involved. As for the smallmouth, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries estimates as much as 80 percent of the river’s smallmouth bass have died. No phenomena would be complete without a final twist. Rappahannock River smallmouth fishing is expected to be fantastic this year, according to VDIG. There was outstanding spawning success in 2004 and 2005. Fish born in a specific season are called a year class. Those two year classes are young adults in the 12-inch range. They are about the size and age of the Potomac River system smallmouth that went haywire. ' You may contact Skip Miller at 825-9882 or e-mail smiller@timespapers. com Watersheds A watershed is a region of land where the water 7 flows into a particular body of water. There are 14 watersheds in Virginia. Four main watersheds — Potomac, Rappahannock, York and James rivers — drain 60 percent of the 4 state. .7$ All four of those are part of the greater Chesapeake Bay watershed that provides drainage for the states f ; of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and ■.% Virginia. > 7 ■ , • v-|>

RCPSFacts4U Spring Break FACT. If there are no further days missed due to inclement weather by Friday, March 30, the schools will be closed April 6 - April 13. Classes will resume Monday, April 16. Pei>piipil Expenditures What is the per-pupil expenditure for 2007-2008? Two recent public statements by citizens suggest that the projected per-pupil expenditures for the RCPS (if the proposed budget is approved as submitted) will be $10,809 and $12,000 respectively. FACT We cannot provide an accurate estimate for next year until we know the exact bottom line of the 2007-08 budget and we determine whether there are unanticipated facilities expenditures. We should be able to make that calculation in March 2008. If the budget is approved as submitted, the perpupil expenditure will exceed $11,000. NOTE: The $10,890 figure was on a document provided to the public at the March 20 School Board meeting. That figure is the estimated per-pupil expenditures for FY07 which is the current school year 20062007, not the 2007-2008 year. FACT The State s per-pupil expenditure formula is as follows: Tbtal expenditures less (-) debt service = less (-) capital expenditures=_less (-) facilities expenditures= new total expenditures / (divided by) endof-yearADM FACT; State-calculated figures for Rapp (Actual funds spent) for FY05 (2004-05): $ 9,630 State-calculated figures for Rapp (Actual funds spent) for FY06 (2005-06): $10,437 The State will not calculate FY07 (2006-07) until next fiscal year. Our estimate* is: $10,890* *NOTE: Estimated figures are based on budgeted amounts, not actual funds spent. Number of Teachers How many teachers are there in the RCPS? FACT: In the current year 2006-2007 at RCES there are 48 teachers; at RCHS there are 36 full-time and 5 part-time teachers. Including the parttime teachers there are’ 86.5 full-time -equivalent (FTE) teachers. There are also three guidance counselors that the State counts as teachers. Tbtal Regular Full & Part-time Employees = 183 Pupil-teacher Ratio What is the pupil-teacher ratio in the RCPS? FACT The State calculates the pupil-teacher ratio after the end of each school year because they use the "year-end membership" of students to make the calculation. The most recent State calculation is for the 2004-05 school year. RCPS Pupil-teacher Ratio for grades K-7 was 11.8. The Pupil-teacher Ratio for grades 8-12 was 10.4 The state’s calculation includes as "teachers" some personnel who do not have classroom groups assigned. For example, the State includes librarians and guidance counselors in the formula. The State also includes in the calculation Special Education Teachers and teachers of "electives," some of whom have smaller class sizes. Therefore, w<j jure providing the actual pupil-teacher ratios for the current school year 20062007 just for "core" classes in English, Math, Science and Social Studies: FACT RCPS staff-calculated pupil-teacher ratios for RCHS: English= 17.2 Math=16.6 Science- 18.4 Social Studies= 18.5 FACT RCPS staff-calculated pupil-teacher ratios for RCES: 18.3 average for all "core" classes K-7 Special Education How many students are in Special Education? FACT; The Dec. 1, 2006 "Child Count" = 132. Of the 132 students, 35 receive only speech therapy. Dropout Rate What is the dropout rftte for the RCPS? FACT According to Virginia Department of Education reports, the RCPS has the third ' lowest dropout rate in the State for 2005-2006: .19% FACT NOTE: According to State documents the average number of students dropping out of school per year from 1996-1997 through 2001-2002 (before the start of the football program) was 5.2. In the four years since the start of the football program in 2002-2003 the average number of students dropping out of school per year was 2.3. Football A citizen recently suggested that it costs $25,000 (of the School Board budget) to fund the football program FACT; The 2006-2007 School Board budget includes the following expenses for football Coaching stipends for three Varsity and three JV Coaches = $13,559 (including FICA) Refurbishing Football helmets= 2,500 Tbtal= $16,059 According to RCHS Principal Roger Mello, The Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) paid for the initial outlay of equipment for the football program. FACT: All other annual expenses of the football program are covered by game gate receipts and RCSSA contributions. RCPS Teams in the Bull Run District Question: What evidence do we have that RCPS studentathletes and teams can compete successfully in the Bull Rim district? FACT: The following RCHS teams have won titles at the State, regional, or district levels. State Championships won by RCHS teams: Softball -2001; Rappahannock County Superintendent of Schools Dr: Robert Chappell is launching a new information process called RCPSFacts4U. "We want our citizens to get information about our schools,”said Chappell adding, “we have nothing to hide.” RCPSFacts4U will appear on a regular basis answering direct questions that are raised in School Board meetings or other venues. Cross Country 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974. Note: RCHS has had two Individual State Wrestling Champs, one each in 2006 and 2007. Regional Championships won by RCHS teams: Cheerleading 2005; Softball - 2001, 2002; • Volleyball - 2003; Baseball - 1976; Girls’ Track1978; Cross Country - 1971, 1972,1973,1974; Boys’ Basketball 1983. District Championships won by RCHS teams: Cheerleading — 2005; Softball -1992, 2002, 2003; Volleyball - 1998, 1999, 2003; Boys' Soccer 2001, 2002, 2003; Girls’ Basketball - 1962,1963; Cross Country 1971,1972,1973,1974, 1981; Baseball -1976, Girls' Track- 1978, Boys' Basketball - 1983,1989. FACT In recent years two of the most competitive teams have been Softball and Boys' Soccer. It is no coincidence that both have had strong youth "feeder" programs in the county for many years. Another sport that has strong youth "feeder" programs in the county is Baseball. In 2006 the Baseball team was 2nd in the Bull Run District. This year, Baseball has started off with a 3-1 record (21 versus AA competition). Volleyball has been very successful in recent years despite the lack of a community "feeder" program. FACT Presently, there are no Rappahannock community youth sports "feeder" programs for Basketball, Football, Track, and Volleyball. RCPS Basketball Coach Bob Czekaj conducted a basketball skills clinic for approximately 70 boys and girls in grades K-7 this winter. Rappahannock National Bank President has talked with school officials about starting a youth Basketball "feeder" program in the form of a league for elementary school-aged children. If this happens, it will start in the winter of 2007-08. Coming up in future, issues of RCPS Facts 4U: How much more money could the RCPS receive from the State if "use value (land use)" assessments were used instead of "true values." How do we compare with our neighbors and other small counties on class sizes, on SOL scores, etc? How do we compare with other small counties on the number of central office administrators? What are the duties of administrators? What is being done behind the scenes to make our athletic program the best it can be for kids? How many RCPS students graduate on time? Have a Question for RCPSFacts4U? 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Land is mostly open with mature trees. $285,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HICKERSON MOUNTAIN RETREAT In beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat $369,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Thome Auditor - 540-987-9450 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Managing Broker Martin Woodanl - 540-987-9080 Chert F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 MirtrilP Gfe-703443-2996 By Ron Vickers Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County Public School chapters of the Technology Student Association (TSA) won five trophies this year at the 2007 regional competition. It was held at Mountain View High in Stafford County on March 10. Joe Vickers and Tyler Crews won second place in the regional competition in the High School Systems Control Technology contest. Each three member team was required to prepare for an on-site problem that they model in Lego® bricks that actually do something. Given only a 2 Vi hour time span, this team had to organize itself to problem solve possible solutions and then program the remote RCX 2.0 block to perform the necessary functions. This year the students were given an RFP (request for proposal) for the flooding of a hospital emergency room. The Rappahannock team was one member short due to one of our seniors that could not attend. Vickers and Crews completed the problem, however, in spite of the shortcoming. Not to be outdone by the high school members, Tiffany Wayland took first place for the Prepared Speech contest with her essay, “TSA, Breaking Down Barriers.” The Middle School students swept this event with Adam Carter placing 2nd and Jessica Shaw placing third place. Tiffany Wayland and Jessica Shaw also took 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the Technical Writing Challenge. The competition is designed to exhibit researching and writing skills. The day long event consisted of last minute preparations, written tests, written reports, oral competitions, and on site problem solving. Jessica Shaw, Andrew Carter, Carolyn Vickers, Brittani Dodson, and Tiffany Wayland represented the middle school chapter. The high school chapter was represented by Clay Vickers, Steven Butler, Jesse Palmer, Virginia Stickley, Anna Owens, Meagan Smith, Emily Raney, Joe Vickers, and Tyler Crew. The students were accompanied by their advisers Ron and Layne Vickers. Delegate Mark Cole welcomed all students to the conference and the Rappahannock seniors were able to speak with him for a few minutes. While all students that attended did not bring back trophies, they agreed the experience was rewarding as they represented Rappahannock Puolic Schools, and networked with other students with similar interests. This year over 200 students attended the conference which was presided over by Joe Vickers as the Northern Region President. Tyler Crews accompanied him on the center stage as the Northern Region Parliamentarian. The Rappahannock TSA team already has several students that are applying for regional offices for next year. “It would be great if more and more young people would make the commitment to get involved,” said Vickers, “Even though most members of the High School chapter are seniors and they had the “Mr. Rappahannock” contest the same evening, they spent the day bring TSA.” Vickers also gave credit for the teams success to the teachers, noting that several of the elementary students placed in the contests. At the end of April, selected students will go on to the state contest, “Technosphere ’07,” in Hampton, VA.

Questions & Answers About Our Environment i Dear EarthTiilk: Which countries \that signed onto the Kyoto Protocol, which set goals for reducing global warming emissions, are fulfilling or Surpassing their commitments? |Which are falling short and why? — Dan S., via e-mail As of the end of 2006, 169 countries had signed onto the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement forged in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 calling on the world’s industrialized nations to reduce emissions of so-called “greenhouse gases” thought to be contributing to global warming. The agreement called for a 5.2 percent reduction overall in the release of six pollutants—carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and perfluorocarbons (PFCs)—by 2012 in relation to 1990 levels. Although the agreement was hammered out 10 years ago, its emissions reduction standards did not take effect until two years ago, in February 2005. As such, signatory countries have only barely begun to make changes, and no one has yet conducted a comprehensive study of progress toward reaching targets. United Nations research does show, however, that a majority of the 36 European countries that signed onto the Kyoto Protocol are currently not on track to meet their goals by 2012. However, the 27-member-nation European Union (EU), which as a block is one of the largest global warming polluters, is likely to meet its collective goal. This is due in large part to Eastern European States having shut down or modernized heavy polluting Soviet-era industries during the 1990s. Also helping the EU effort is the United Kingdom, which is on track to meet its goals, thanks mostly to a switch from coal-fired power plants to cleaner burning natural gas. Germany and France also hope to meet their Kyoto commitments, largely through a program of subsidies for the development of nonpolluting energy sources. And Sweden expects to overachieve on its Kyoto targets thanks to the imposition of a hefty carbon tax on polluting industries and big investments in alternative energy sources. Topping the list of Kyoto slackers is Canada, which last year became the first signatory country to announce that it would not meet its Kyoto target of a six percent emissions cut by 2012. New oil production in the tar sands of Alberta has instead forced Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions up significantly, as the government has chosen to pursue economic growth as a priority over meeting its Kyoto commitments. Japan is also lagging behind. If no additional measures are taken, the United Nations forecasts that Japan’s emissions will instead grow six percent by 2012. But Japan’s environment ministry says that implementation of some market-based incentives in 2008 should help Japan meet its goal. Regrettably, the United States and Australia don’t have to worry about meeting any commitments, as neither country agreed to sign the Kyoto agreement, even though together the two major industrial powers account for 30 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. U.S. President George W. Bush does not support mandatory 7 caps on emissions, arguing that such a move would cause irreparable harm to the U.S. economy. He also complains that developing nations are not being held up to the same standards as the rest of the world. Unfortunately, with the U.S. on the sidelines, the good faith efforts of dozens of other nations could end up being quite immaterial in the fight to stave off global warming. CONTACTS: Kyoto Protocol, http: / / unfccc. int/ kyoto protocol / bac kground/items/2878.php; United Nations Climate Change Page, http:/ /climatechange.unep. net. GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION? Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o E/The Environmental Magazine, P.O. 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IjOOO BUILDING LOTS in cemra) and western Vitgima. 100 krs (ai any quantity) are ready, more later this year Take-down schedules as nibble 540-294-2UI7. A NEW NATIONAL FOREST FRONTAGE LAND RELEASE! 11 ACRES - $169,900 Rm! Private land offering backing up to 700.000 acres of National Forest land. Contes with your very own privale trout stream park. New release, won't last Call now for private appointment I -877-202-2727. GA/ FL Bonier Huge Savings! 23.55 ACRES, only $99,900 (Was $124,900) Coastal region. Wooded, loaded w/ wildlife. Easy drive to St Simons Island! Subdivision potential! CALL NOW 1-800898-4409 * 1183. GA LAND BARGAINS! 20+ AC Great price, location and financing! www.gaforestcom. PERFECT FOR HORSES! 8 +/ ACRES $117500 Privale National Forest & Trout Stream Access' Paved Stale Road Frontage' Near Blacksburg & VA Tech! Never Before Offered! Call Now! 1-877-777-1837 RARE! NATIONAL FOREST FRONTAGE & TROPHY TROUT STREAM. LARGE ACERAGE PARCELS NEW TO MARKET. www.NalionalForestLand.com. MISCELLANEOUS Attend College Online from Home. ’Medical, ’Business. •Paralegal. "Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer prov ided Financial Aid if qualified SCHEV certified Call 866-858-2121 www.onlineTidewalerTech.oom. • AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. FAA approved - SCHEV certified Call (888) 3495387 wwwAviationMaintenance.edu. MISCEUANEOt'S FOR S AI L SWIM POOLS $745 - Factory 2006 Leftovers! Huge 31x19’ Pools! Package Complete w/Sundeck. Fence, Fiber, Liner, Ladders! Factory Installation Required! Supply Limited! Call 24Hrs 1-800447-7207. HOMEOWNERS WANTED! Kayak Pools looking for Demo homesites to display new maintenance tree Kayak pools. Save thousands of $$. Unique opportunity! 100% financing available. 1-877-377-7665. ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOU!! ALL BRAND NEW POWER WHEELCHAIRS. HOSPITAL BEDS AND SCOOTERS. 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Coastal Georgia- New Property Release March 30lh weekend in Savannah. Large lots & condos w/ ikepwater, marsh, golf, nature views, gated Got! Fitness Center, tennis trails. Docks. TOk'v $300k. 1-877-266-7376 wwwcuuperxpoinLcom. Pre-Spring Sale! Golf Homesites just $89,900. PB Dye Championship Golf Course located in Blue Ridge Mountains with spectacular long- range mountain views. Fur a limited time "MAKE NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2008' Call 8663343253, x 1220 WATERFRONT PROPERTIES CORBLN RAIL Gated private community on Atlantic side of Virginia's Extern Shore. 3+ acre lots available from S130K to S650K with minedkae. deepwater access to Chincuteague Bay. Amenities include community pier, boat launch & beautiful cummunny center 757-8543900 wwwcorbinhalLcom 11248) WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITES WORK FROM HOME - RECEDE $5 FOR EVERY LEAD STIFFED W TTH OCR SALES MATERIAL GUARANTEED’ FREE INFORMATION. CALL TOLL FREE 1800-9866520. EXCELLENT INCOME Em $300000 TO $5000.00 per week. Work hum anywhere. On-hne...A daily Cash Cow! Dont hebeve me'"?? Call: 1-877 9840909. CENTREVILLE: FURN. rm & board for Fern in exch. for care of disabled fern, adult age 42. Must be kind, patient, trustworthy, ref req'd 703-266-2223. 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. immfwifiKmr 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! ATATATA? 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 Rentals •. - Apartments New Look, Great Specialsll JUST $99 sec. dep •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts, 2BR Townhomes# Leasing from $720 - $925 UP TO $1080 FREE RENT OFF SELECT APTS* • W/D avail, in Apts* • Pet Friendly* • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park-Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS ■SAOSSS.SOSO CALL NOW, SPECIAL WONT LAST! 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 email: friendshipheightsapts@yahoo.com (’some restrictions apply) Remington *Retail/omce space, Main St, next to City Hall, 1300 sq ft. $1495 + utils References req'd 540-439-2269 Remington VA 38,500 SF warehouse / office space. Gated ent. off Rte. 29 Call Donna 540-727-2250 BK3 and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-inc.com OUCK, NC, Outer Banks, Lpvety Oceanside home on large comer lot. Close to Duck Village shops, restaurants, community amenities, located in gated Four Seasons subdivision. 7 master bedrooms, 7.5 ba, rec room with pool table, beautifully furnished, in-ground pool. Excellent condition, built in 2000, established rental history. $1,175,000. email: m e I v i n @ melvinsweeney.com or call 540-294-8390 Nags Head, NC; beach house $569K, 3BR, 2.5BA, pvt htd pool & hot tub, gas FP, cath ceilings, scmd porch, sundeck, ocean view. All turn convey. Great rental history.540-3494520 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 WV Ski Chalet, Timberline Ski Resort, 3 hrs from DC, 4 BR, 3 Vi BA, ski in/ski out, 5 ’ person cedar dry j sauna, 2 greatrooms ea w/ big screen TV, among $1 Million + homes, excellent rental history. You can take a . virtual tour at www. , damaps.com/7001. $599K. Contact Kim Landis 304-8662110(w) or 304-6422022(c) Affordable and charming condos located in Historic Staunton, VA. 20 all brick units completely remodeled, new kitchens, new heating and air, spacious rooms and lovely setting. Approximately 1050 sq ft Under 142,000. Email m e I v i n @ melvinsweeney.com or call: 540-294-8390 3 Acre Bldg Lot. Aldie loc. Well installed, septic approved. Nr Gilbert's Comer. 5340k. 540-222-0536. Sportsman's Retreat Augusta Co. VA. 123 acres, surrounded by National Forest Deerfield Valley area. Road frontage. Internal ids, 4 wheeler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. 2000 ft fronteage on Calfpasture River. Priced to sell for less than $500Q/ac. Will divide. We trade. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555, Melvin Sweeney 540-294-8390. Remax Advantage Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Open Houses ' ’ * ' &!r ***OPEN HOUSE*** SUN 4/1 12-3 5298 Jeffersonton Rd, Jeffersonton Stylish Coutnry Home on 1.14 Open Acres with Fencing & Horse Barn! 3Bdrm/3Ba; Den currently used as 4th Bdrm, Approx 2200 sf. Open Floor Plan, Sunny Kitchen with Dining Area, Finished LL, Sun Deck, Paved Drive, Lg. 2 Car Garage. For info/directions Call Robin Garbe, ReMax Regency 703-307-5092 [OPEN HOUSE SAT 3/31 1 -3PM IMMACTI.ATK $398,000 4 BR * 3BA* Private <1 AC Lot Directions: 29 N, R on RT 605, R Cedar Knolls Dr, 7507 end of Calde-sac Tom A Shelley Campbell _ LONG & FOSTER REALTORS 1=1 703-909-0074 • 540-364-3777 a 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 Culpeper, VA-S800 per month, 16O0sqft Industrial/Ware- house Space for LEASE off Lovers Ln Bealeton, VA - 1.1 acres of Land for Sale, I-2 zoning, Asking $490,000 Culpeper, VA- Industrial Land for SALE off Chandler Street 37 Acres adjacent to the town Mitchells and Mine Run, VA- Land for LEASE Add'l opportunities in Fauquier & Culpeper. Please call or see website for details. www.bomcommercial.com (540)829-1717

136 - / 'Zm\ ~N Full Time Employment J 549 Fui TbN VII fayy I Fantastic Neighborhood Spacious Colonial home on 1.1 acres with 1st floor master suite. 5 br with 2nd master. Oak floors, over 3,500 s.f plus basement. Just outside Town of Warrenton limits, near schools, shopping, restaurants, & town park. $624,900 Sami Sharikas, RE/MAX Regency. 540-270-7465 FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 703-383-6175. Prudential Carruthers Realtors We buy houses Any Area and Condition. We pay cash. Fast. 703-969-7466 FORD 8N TRACTOR $1,600. (540)937-5480 FORD New Holland TC30 4wd w/ bucket 7 3 0 8 $ 1 2 K . 540-937-4583 Dining Set Cherry, formal, dbi pedestal tbl, 8 matching chairs, $1,700. Buffet $500. 2 pc China cab. $1200. 703-424-4165. Second Annual Tack & equipment auction, for Loudoun Horse Assoc, at Lucia Farms. New tack, consignments & venders. April 14, 11 am. Info 540-882-4421 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 Tn Wok. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. will separate (703)875-2215. Jack Russell pups, m/1, smooth coat, 1st shots! NKC reg. Culpeper. 540-905-0405, LAB PUPS, AKC, CERF, OFA, yellow, raised w/ kids, champ field /hunt !lnes (540)825-4688, 703-203-0702 Lab Pups, AKC/OFA/ CERF, choc. English & hunting lines. Ready 4/14(600. details (540)636-4746 2 Domestic Short Haired cats need a loving home. Willow(6yrs) Chloe (7yrs) Both kitties are spayed, deciawed and current on all shots. They are both indoor only cats. Interested? Please call 540-822-4616 or 703-728-5585 Barn Cats: All vet checked, wiH 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_ Glass dining table, oval, seats 4-6 people, glass base, retro 50's, georgous. Ortean area. U-Haul. 540-364-9232 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 & Brian1-866-464-2820. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 / Jonathan Wavne Clatterbuck hereby delare myself not responsible for any debts except fof~my own. I am no longer associated with tiffany Foster Clatterbuck i —1. Livestock TEXAS LONGHORN CATTLE SALE Own a piece of history. Registered Texas Longhorns. Over 100 head. Heifers, Cows and Bulls. April 7, 2007, 12 noon Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Marshall VA Info or catalogs: TLBAA (817)625-6241 or Jim@ TLBAA.org ss ''(".j"1" mb ... " 111 1 ««ir r ■ . ? , *7~ Pets - i-«>■'.; . ■ ' i S._ ~ i i~m if' i ■ i ■.... Ilmni.tlii... FAUQUIER SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing w Announcements “j" * ;y ; - - •* -y. $ * " ' X ** * 1 * *■ \ U ‘ - .• NO PROBLIIL taiSMroScJradM Company-prowtsd COL nmgnrquamocanaH (BjnmOjM (dtpenfng on entrance) Lav-cost nodal • v1ifriftriinifrMtrin nmr POST OFFICE NOW MG Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1-800-709-9754 EXT. 9601 US!* 4 Drivers SAY GOOD-BYE TO YOUR 2-WHEELER Class A Drivers $18.70/hour to start, with raises after probation, 9 months, and I year to $21.40/ hour. $250 bonus at 60 days...extra $500 bonus at 120 days. Full & Part Time lobs Martin-Brower is a regional food distributor in Manassas, VA. Great pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, vacation, paid time off, 401 (k) and retirement plan). Most routes are LOCAL (DC, MD, VA, WV & D E ) . HOURLY pay & overtime after 8 hours for local routes. Non-local routes are paid mileage for drive time and hourly for nondrive time. Prefer 2-3 yrs. driving exp." with good (hiving record, and HS diploma or GED. Excellent customer serv i c e & communication skills necessary. Must be willing and able to fingerprint the cases, work in different temperatures, and work any set of hours Sunday - Saturday. Background check, drug test, and DOT physical req'd. Apply in person M-F from 8:30A-5:00 P at 11777 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109. Visit us at www.mbhires.com. AA EOE M/F/H/D. ADMIN ASSIST/ OFFICE SUPERVISOR Seeking F/T dependable team player to join our fast growing company. Applicant must have strong organizational & customer service skills. Immediate opening. Good benefits, competitive wages, great atmosphere. FAX 703-961-9954 ASSOCIATE PT, Winery. Tasting / Sales. 21 yrs +. F-M, Flexibility, Call:540-987-9292 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 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 DISHWASHER & KITCHEN ASSISTANT to join our team, evenings, M-Sat Apply within: The Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Electricians & Top Helpers Local, Commercial work. Please call (704)523-2973 GROUNDS KEEPER Experienced, full time position for Estate. Mechanical / Woodworking skills a plus. Benefits available. Call: 540-347-1909 or Fax resume to 540-349-1764 Classified Ads Work MECHANIC To perform small engine maintenance. Exp preferred but will train right person. Good driving record a must. FT position. Hourly wage. Please call or j<op by: 380 Church St Warrenton. (540)341-4141 OFFICE ASSISTANT P/T, 30 hrs per week. Some computer skills & filing. General Office duties. Starting pay $11/hr. . (540)349-1353 ask for Slyvla Optical Salesperson/ Lab Assistant Needed in busy Warrenton Optometry office. Experience not required but helpful. Flexible hours required. Approx 18-20 hrs/week. Non-smoking, pleasant, outgoing personality. Fax resume to: (540)347-9198 PATIENT ADVOCATE Reston, VA. Excellent Opportunity for self-motivated, energetic professionals with a desire to help the uninsured to obtain Medicaid/SSA benefits. Hospital based with growth/ supervisory opportunities. Requires communication/ computer skills. Excellent pay, benefits, and training. Spanish speaking a must. Fax: Erica 877-268-1999 PIANIST PTfor Sunday Ser-' vice, Choir practice and special programs. Send resume to: Washington Baptist Church P.O. Box 209 Washington, VA 22747 or call (540)675-3336 Plumbing & HVAC Techs Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 WAREHOUSE / DRIVER Electrical Distributer in Manassas is looking for dedicated and eager individuals to fill entry level warehouse positions. This position also includes being back-up driver. Call Karen: 703-361-4126 RECEPTIONIST Busy 3 physician office has an immediate requirement for a Receptionist. Must have excellent communication skills and be detail orientated. Benefits include health ins. & paid vacation, & 401K. Interested applicants should mail their resume to: Attn. HR, 428 Hospital Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186 or fax to: 540-349-4401 POLICE OFFICER Town of Vienna, VA The Town of Vienna, VA (pop. 15,000) is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer. The written exam will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, doors open at 6:30 pm; test begins promptly at 7 pm at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna, VA. Written exam requires no advance prep or study; bring photo id; walk-in.- For further info contact 703-255-6350 or email www. iobs@ci.Vienna.va.us. Next test date is Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 9am. EOE/AA .Fauquier Springs , Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 www.fauqukrsprings.coni Assistant Superintendent Spray Technician 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 L/ for a great career Natipnal mortgage lender First Horizon has built a 140-year legacy of financial success. Our loan officers play a major part in our success...that’s why we supporl them with generous commission plans, in-house processing and underwriting, trained support staff, prestigious sales awards, a unique maiVcting program and much more. To leant more, contact or send resume to: M|F|RST Jeanette Hensley 35 Rock Pointe Ln #101 Amta-pR-c* Warrenton VA 20186 Phone: 540-878-2110 Fax:540-878-2114 e-mail: jeliensley@firsthorizon.com Equal Opportunity employer WATER PUMP / FILTRATION TECHNICIAN Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individual for the position of the Water Pump/Filtration Technician. Individual should be hardworking with a positive attitude. Experience is prefened, but not required. • Excellent pay- Health and Dental insurance- 401K plan.- Year-round work.- NVD, Inc. is a drug free work place. Please contact Chris Southern @ 800-845-4148. Be a part of a company that provides the most valuable resource to the community, WATER. i ■■ docQarbor a dm won aI Anocomp rapkfy growing division of Anocomp, i dedicated to erecting customized elutions (or securely capturing, managing, delivering and preserving every piece of information important to any business. \Afe hove ewer 200opportunities available, starling in early May, (or dedicated team players to join us in the blowing positions ct our Herndon and Chantilly locations; • Project Based Data Entry Clerks ! • Project Based Scon Operators j • Production Managers • Data Analysis I you've been looking for a great opportunity, don't miss (he boat! Join us at our JOB FAIR 13873 Itark Carter Road, Suite 210 Herndon, VA 20171 I you are interested in fate positions, but unable to attend tee Job Fair, please apply on line at www.anaoomp.oom. EOE. ANACOMP I Cleaning Positions Available Commercial & Residential cleaning company in Culpeper, VA seeks personnel with experience. For more information call * (540)399-9688 AUTOMOTIVE DODGE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Good benefits, pay. Busy Shop. Win Person: >nny Nicholson Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 (800)868-4660 ^oyay^wv. Horct_<!<VsurnEs Now Hiring: '■ \» 4A •Night Audit Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights AppIv in person: 410 Holiday Ct Warrenton,VA 20186 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 HR GENERAL MANAGER For mid-size medical practice. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining employee records, compensation and benefits, recruitment and retention and marketing. Strong computer and social skills a must. Salary commiserates with experience. Email resume to: PiedmontFP@gmail.com or Fax to: 540-341-7091 PAYROLL SPECIALIST #11 WMCU SOABO EEO/AA. FT in Culpeper preparing and processing biweekly payroll and related payroll functions including garnishments, child support etc. Experience preparing and processing unemployment taxes and other reports in compliance with federal and state regulations. High School Diploma or equivalent and thorough knowledge of payroll administration, payroll laws and regulations, and general accounting theory a must! Computerized payroll experience preferred. $24,531.00 p/yr Apply with RRCSR/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, April 9,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 Kjennings@ rrcsb.org Airlie Center Join the Airlie team. We oiler competitive wages, excellent benefits including: 401K, tuition assistance, meals, vacation, incentive program, and a positive work environment. Position requites flexible Itours, with some weekends and liolidays. 3rd Shift Security Guard Putt-Time ■Exponent communication akMs •Experience a must •Retired law enforcement and military encouraged to apply PImm apply to: Airlte Canter 6809 Airba Road Vanaoioo, Virginia 30187 640-438-7113 fan HR<4Airlia.oom Bgnal Opportunity Rwplny LANDSCAPE FOREMEN & TRAINEES Meadows Fanns in Chantilly, VA one of the largest residential landscape companies in the US since 1962, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees in: • Pond, waterfall, and water feature installation. • Masons and Paving Installation - Masonry and dry laid paver, flagstone, and granite walks, patios, driveways, and retaining walls. • Plant installation and Rock Walls. No maintenance, mowing, or snow removal. • Deck, Arbor, Gazebo Carpenters • $500 startup bonus for qualified, experienced Foreman. Earn up to $60,000+. Year round work and outstanding benefit package. Potential for advancement in management or design/sales. • Trainees earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required, must work hard and learn quicldy. • 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 FINANCE/ IT MANAGER for mid-size group medical practice. Duties include creating financial reports and managing computer network. Skill with MS Windows and Office essential. Business background preferred. Exp. with computer networks a plus. Email resume to: PiedmontFP@gmail.com or Fax to: 540*341-4766 .Fauquier Springs , Country Club 9236 TonrnmmCTit Drive, Warrentoo, Virginia 20186 www.fauquiersprinj5j1.com FSCC offers the following opportunities: Office Assistant - Full Time Strong skills with Microsoft Word and Excel Good written and verbal communication Some 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 Graphic Designers Part-time and Full-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 il to: HnmanReeonreeO timespapers.1 Pan to 703-435-9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Customer Service Farm Credit & Country Mortgages is seeking an entry-level front office assistant in our Warrenton office. If you demonstrate skills in providing top of the line customer service for both walk in and in-bound phone customer traffic, particularly in a lending environment, you are invited to apply ancfjoin our team. Must have good organizational and communication skills and strong working knowledge of computer software (particularly Microsoft Office) applications. Farm Credit offers a great work environment with a continuous learning atmosphere. The Farm Credit system is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. For nearly a century we have been helping farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural homeowners achieve their dreams. We offer exceptional benefits including 401 (k), retirement, medical/dental insurance and paid leave benefits to our team members. We are committed to paid education & training opportunities and you will have access to the latest technological tools. Our entry level positions are a great way to start a career - come grow with us! For consideration, email your resume by April 11 to fcvrecruit@agtlrst.com or mail to Human Resources, Farm Credit, P. O. Box 899, Staunton, VA 24402. AA/EOE RAPPAHANNOCK DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES has an opening for a: Social Worker Duties and responsibilities include; Knowledge of social work principles & practices; ability to exchange information orally with clients, co-workers. & staff members of other agencies; ability to make & implement case decisions; ability to access and individual s and / or family strengths & needs; knowledge of social, economic, & health problems that face individuals, groups & communities; ability to respond to the client s emotions; ability to plan & manage, with supervision, own work activities; ability to write; & ability to interpret laws, policies & regulations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in the Human Service field; or possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any field accompanies by a minimum of (2) years of appropriate & related expenence in a Human Services related area. To apply: Complete a Commonwealth of Virginia Employment application and submit to Rappahannock DSS, P.O. Box 84 354 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, by noon on April 6, 2007. Also applicants must: Be willing to outside of normal working hours, which may include being on-call for emergencies twenty-four hours. For more information regarding position* (00012-07), please visit: www.dssvirginia.gov and click on jobs Classification title: Social Worker Position Number: 00012-07 Salary: $28,779 - $35,117 Location: Washington Virginia An Equal Opportunity Employer

Help Desk Supervisor eyiTtaw Position manages requests for assistance, diagnosis of problems, and Help desk problem resolution activities. Works directly with customers to solve problems using remote control software. Provides work supervision of Help Desk staff to ensure courteous and timely response to requests tor assistance. Ensures conformance to department and county policies, standards, and procedures. Prefer experience with Help Desk software. Requires excellent working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP. CNE/MCSE or equivalent Microsoft certifications are a plus. Comprehensive knowledge of Novell administration, Zenworks, and GroupWise 6.x/7 is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science ana three years related experience to include supervisory experience. Must be able to lift 65 lbs. Driving record and criminal background checks will be conducted on the successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $42,140- $56,889/yr) 07-325 Closes: 04/06/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site: .www.loudoun.oov Position Parks, Recrmtien, ami Community Services with CASA (County After School Activities program Children grades K*5. Direct supervision of 26 or more CASA_„ etaffat up to 10 different elementary school locations in the County. ■Maintains staff and student records, assists with budget develop-' ment and management, participant registration and fee payments. Planning and implementation of age appropriate activities for program. Ensure state child care licensing standards are met. Substitute for CASA site staff as needed. Maintain open, fessiona! communications with students, parents, and volunteers. Program evaluation, public relations, and compliance standards monitoring. Strong administrative and communication skills. Bachetor’s degree in recreation, education or related field and 2 years experience operating and supervising children's recreational and instructional activities. Prior staff supervision experience required: Certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child, TB test required. Valid driver's license, DMV check, CPS, and background checks required for successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $36,404, -- 04/Q6/2GG7, Additional information and $49.t45/yr) 07-320 Closes: required application - contact web Miami iaileh am ■MM Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft Starting at $13.41 per hour Pius Benefits ffwUn 18.59% Locality Pay ) Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship, or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED w equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Piss a background/credit check Times Community Newspapers. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Call 540-347-4222 Please apply online at: www.tsaiobsxoni 1-800-887-1895 TTY: L-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA n an Cqual Opportunity Employer. Community Center Assistant Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Position available at the Lucketts Community Center. Assist Manager In daily operations of Community Center. Work independently to develop and coordinate a variety of programs including classes, activities, trips and special events for all audiences (pre-school age to seniors). Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Weekly schedule varies and includes weekday, evening, and weekend hours. High school diploma and four years related work experience. Virginia State Licensing requires six months experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. Prefer recreational programming experience. Certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child, TB test prior to beginning work. Criminal background, CPS, and DMV check. Valid driver's license requited. (Hiring Range: $30,624 - $41,342/ yr) 07-321 Closes: 04/06/2007. Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudnun.pov 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 looking 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 p.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 Chief of Planning CMD003 A dynamic and growing community in the scenic Blue Ridge of Virginia is seeking an experienced self-motivated professional. This position will oversee the staff management for the Planning Division of Fauquier County's Department of Community Development. The division is responsible for both comprehensive and current planning, including Comprehensive Plan updates, rezoning, special exceptions, subdivision review, and Comprehensive Plan and subdivision ordinance text amendments. This position will be responsible for key land development applications and coordination of technical review by case managers. Applicants must have excellent technical writing and public communication skills, due to direct work with the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and citizen groups. Qualified applicants should have experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or other related field and extensive professional planning experience including supervisory responsibilities. A Master's Degree is preferred. Starting salary range is $70,074 to $91,104 with excellent benefits. Interested applicants must submit a Fauquier County Online Application at: www.fauquiercounty.gov . EEO/AA/M/F/D more Classifieds online TimesCommunHy.com Painter (■riUmaiwii department) HVAC (must have certification) Are you looking for a change? Our maintenance department is growing, Work locally & stay close to home! Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! Apply In person at: The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at Middle & Main Street in Washington VA, or call Kyle Balsis <§> 540-675-3838 p£S& for more information Classified Sales Consultant Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with a strong desire to sell and interact with local business owners. Responsibilities include selling print and on-line advertising through standard sales practices. including extensive telephone contact, direct-mail sales efforts, blast-faxes, email broadcasts, web-site promotions, telemarketing, etc. Position available in Reston A Leesburg, Virginia. Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and searching the web for leads and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Great career advancement opportunity and management track for performers. TCN offers competitive benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay, commission and incentives. To become a part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to: humanresourCe@ timespapers.com or fax 703.435.5497. (Times Community Newspapers EOE Piedmont fnterno/ Mecftc/ne MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ NURSE FT/PT positions avail; flex hours; work w/ docs, patients, labs, ancillary testing; phlebotomy skills preferred; friendly environment; new docs and new space coming soon!! Fax resume to: 540-341-1873 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for weekend & part-time: RNs, LPNs & CNAs Full-time & Part-time positions available. Please contact Debbie or Candy at 571-248-6100 Home Health FT, PT, & PRN Opportunities Do you treasure the opportunity to connect more personally with your patients? Do you thrive on professional lattitude; like an occasional change of scenery, and appreciate the strong support of the most comprehensive health care system in Northern Virginia? (t sounds as if you're ready to explore a career with Inova Home Health. We are seeking RNs who have recent acute care and/or hospital experience. You must be willing to travel in local areas throughout the day to provide care in patient's home. Home health care experience is preferred, but not required. Inova's VNA Home Health provides and extensive training program for all new staff. Opportunities include: * Case Managers * Clinical Specialists * Field RNs We offer great work/ life balance with scheduling/shift flexibility, mileage reimbursement as well as field documentation on laptop computers. For more information and to apply, visit: www.inova. org/careers, or fax I your resume to: (703)916-2999. INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM EOE/Preemployment drug screening required. FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB OPPORTUNITIES Want that work life balance that is so hard to find now? Take a closer look at Fauquier Hospital for opportunities in our Physical Medicine and Rehab department. PTs, OTs, LPTA, COTA, Speech Therapist, practicing in the Outpatient, Inpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Home Health arenas. Full time, part time, part time as needed (PRN), and weekend positions available immediately. Manager of Physical Medicine & Rehab-Home Health also available. PRN Contingency Rate Clinical Ladder Continuing Education • Relocation Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Professional Dues New Grads encouraged too apply Mail resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) fellerl@fauquierhospital.org EOE ■t QAtNESVHle HEALTH IW'M REHASiUTATSON CENTER H is now hiring a «3P DIETARY MANAGER CDM preferred. -J? Management experience preferred.-.!';'? tesni pr mmrn ...STt-MsW Part Time Pediatric OFFICE NURSE Small Warrenton pediatric primary care office is seeking a part time pediatnc LPN or CMA. Must truly enjoy children, be self-motivated, caring and compassionate. Must also have current unrestricted Virginia license. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Part time hours will include half day on Saturday.Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jobs@warrentonpediatrics.com Please, no pnone calls. "\ THIS COULD BE YOUR AD! CALL 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 J When you’re trying to reach qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for the job! To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Fad lily has the following employment opportunities available: + CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 7am-3pm, 3pm-11 pm, 11pm-7am & Weekend Program * CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-1lpm, 11pm-7am & Weekend Program * DIRECTOR of ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 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^uierhospital.org Of uwvy ricKup, 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, Boris Exhaust, Chrome Wheels. $24,900 239-542-0290 01 BMW 325CI 2dr Cpe, 6cyl, 5sP, AC, CD, loaded, ABS, Well main. 132k mis, $11K Obo 540-426-2845 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, Main! records avail. $12,500/ ObO. (540)347-5799 '03 ThunderiMrd: James Bond version, coral & white, #142 of 700. Gar kept. 527mi. $39,500. (540)822-5861. 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity 4dr, 57K, PL, PW. $1 ,000/ObO. (540)752-9549 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 1997 Nissan 200SX SE. Good condition, 252K miles, runs great, auto-, matic, $1500 OBO. 540-937-5007 2000 Plymouth Breeze, 93K, runs great, good cond, new battery. $ 3 0 0 0 /obo. (540)272-0277 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 72 Mont* Carlo: Black, Good shape. Hi-perf engine. $3500. 703-819-1211, 540-955-3392. 92 Honda Accord good (or 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. $5600. (540)439-2381 (h), 540-347-8611 (w) Lincoln Town Car '98 Signature Series, white/biue top, 54K mis, excel cond. $7100. (703)989-9937 Mercedes, 2000 ML 320, $13,200. Garg kept, excel cond, 92 K mb, green ext, tan int, sun rf, CO. many options. (571)261-4234 Saab, 1996, 900SE Turbo. 2dr, Auto, fully loaded, sunroof. Exo. Cond. 175K miles. $3500.703-201-7330. Toyota 04 Camry LE: 4dr, good cond, fully loaded, CO. AT. 15K mi. aHoy whb, spoiler, tint win. $15,300. 703-777-2109 (C) 703-508-5019. Toyota, '98 Corolla. 4dr, 5spd manual. All power, sunroof, AM/FM cass., 85K mi. Good cond. Asking $5400/ obo. 703 930 5353 BMW 2DR 1979 633CSI 4sp, manual trans, 128K, extra fine cond. aH pwr options Best Offer 703-638-6132 White Water Kayak: 2 available. (1 male, 1 female) price incl. 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 1994 Winnebago Adventurer, good cond, lots of extras, low mileage, must see. priced to sell. $22,500 OBO. (540)825-4688. 703-203-0702 73 Travel Trailer, 22ft, Little Hobo. New Hot water heater, new cook stove, new totot, new carpet, deck, $2000 AS IS. Catlett area 540-788-4924. Call a Rep Today 940-347-4222 UU nui tun oi tauun nut. tourer, 11K, grged, hrd bags, shld, eng grd, fir bras, lug rack/back rst. <6400 (540)272-5372 02, HO Sportster. 883R, like new, less than 2K mis, solo seat, lowered too many extras to list, $6000. 540-341-0054 05 683 HD Low, rubber mount motor, 12K gentle miles, lot of extras. $8,000. (540)439-4451 2002 Harley Davidson FLHRI, Road King, 18K, 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. Harley Davidson '00 FAT BOY, detachable windshield & back rest, screaming eagle pipes, saddle bags, LOTS of Extra chrome, garage kept, mint condition.. Price includes bike~ cover &_ Kendal Motorcvde Trailer! 11.760 miles GREAT DEAL! $14K 540-809-8673 Suzuki: 01 Intruder 1400VS, garg, EC. shaft drive, perform pipes,chrome, runs great, 8600 mis $4,500(540)341-8534 2003 Yamaha Blaster 80cc, hardly ridden, daughter's outgrown,. gc, blue/white $1600/ obo. (540)349-2665 0200 Durango SLT, 4WD, 4.7L, V8. silver w/bfc Ithr int., new tires. Front/rear AC, art cond. runs grt. $5500/ obo. (571)233-5241 05 Toyota Highlander: V6, 2wd, sunroof, 3rd row seating. 40k mi. $20k- 703-753-9800 94 lauzu Trooper, 4WD, 5spd, clean, maintenance up to date, 135K. $4250. (540)347-1656 '95 Jaap Grand Cherokee Laredo, tan, runs very good. Only $3000/obo. AS IS. 540-219-6495 99 Ford Expedition Eddte Bauer, fully loaded, big V8, very dean, 111K. $7600. (301)440-2974 '99 Honda Passport: 4x4. V6. 3.2L, excel cond. Black w/gray Int 107k. All Power. $6450. (703)443-1187. JEEP 0.1 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 6cyf, Blue, 4spd auto. 94k mi. Excel cond. $8495. (703)932-2242. 03 Toyota Tundra access cab. VS, 4WD, SR5, tow pkg, 52K, mint cond. $21,500/ ObO. (703)282-5907 08 font F250 4x4 Super Cab XLT, 5.4L, VS, Sepd auto, 8ft bed w/ Linex Spray on bed liner. Heavy duty tow pkg, 32K, remaning warranty to 36K, maintained, loaded, exc cond. $23,000. (540)687-4636 1984 Dodge Ram Charger Prospector, snow plow, 70K, 4WD. PW, PS, tiH, PL, 318 eng V8. 5.2L. $3,000/ ObO. (540)752-9549 2000 Toyota Tacoma XTCAB. 4WD, FR5, Manual. AC. CD, 103k miles. $10.5 k 540-955-3356. 2004 Dodos Dakota. 4 X 4 Quad Cab. 44K, Metafic grey, 1 owner. Great condition $16,000 703-727-4215 2005 FI 50, 4x4 Lariat Super-Crew, V8. white w/tan int, 18in whts, 6CD, htd seats, Moon roof. Lots of extras, 45K $25,000 540-428-1060 eve 98 Ford V-8. FI 50, 4x4, full size, AM/FM/Cass/ Cruise/AC. util box. $3000/obo. (540)937-8907 97 F250, V8, 4WD, 59K orginal mi, very good cond, not a work truck. $ 1 0,5 0 0. (540)987-9434 01 Chrysler Town County Van, AM/FM/ CD, pwr doors, 112K mis, $5500. (540)341-8096 2001 IS passenger. Chevy van, 62K, rarely driven. $9,500/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. WANTED: Honda Dei Sol, any year/ condition. 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Sports stto Sqmmng &rtJ%rflie‘Tarliati/ie'Depot June 18-22 • 6-8 Year Olds /i June 25-29 • 9-12 Year $25 per child # .. .. •, Cfaldren’s nJieater* July 2-27 * 8-17 Year Olds• $25 per child HlRc Music Man,Jr. ‘Ti July 28 at 7pm ‘July 29 at 3pm Windmore Office S4°~727~^777 70r 'Registration 'Bringing the Arts Jiomel ^B^ 20th Anniversary 1987-2007 MORE cte, 'FUN STUFF ONLINE... TlmesCommunity.com f Sports and Recreation Camps • Baseball, boxing, golf, lacrosse, martial arts, self defense for girls, soccer, tiny tots soccer, tennis, volleyball, wrestling • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • June 18 to Aug. 24 (individual weeks vary) • Manassas • Times, ages and cost vary f Cheerleading and Tumbling Mini Camp • Fauquier Activity Services • April 19-20 or May 17-18 • Bealeton • 6-8 p.m. • Grades K-8 • $40 £ Cheerleading Camp Prep for high school tryouts • Fauquier Activity Services • July 30 to Aug. 3 4 ^ • Bealeton C^ivic (J3ailet IS At 4237 Bragg St.,The Plains 7/9—7/13 (emphasis on choreography) 7/13.1:30PM to 4:30PM.Ages 4 to 7. Create dances to Grimm s Fairy Tales. (Includes crafts & painting scenery) 7/16-7/20.9:30AM to 4:00PM. Ages 12 & up. (or by permission) Exp. required. Includes pas de deux, pointe & variations, yoga, pilates, modem. m (Create costumes and backdrop) BM/I0.9-J0AM to 12:30PM.Ages 6 to 9. Exp. required. Daily ballet class & choreography class ‘ ' mi fe. fee At a softball camp last year, Mary Walter bravely faced the pitching machine, which was sending pitches at about 38 MPH to hitters in her age group. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Grades 8-12 •$125 ^Tumbling Camp • Fauquier Activity Services •July 9-13 • Bealeton • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Grades K-8 •$125 £ Cheerleading Camp • Fauquier Activity Services • June 25-29 • Bealeton • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Grades K-8 •$125 Hip Dance Camp • Fauquier Activity Services • July 23-27 • Bealeton • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Grades K-8 •$125 ^Run High Distance Camp Training and motivation for distance runners • On the Run Sports Shop • July date to be announced on www.otrsports.com • Fauquier County and Verdun Adventure Bound • Dates TBA • 12 and up • $95 before June 21, $110 after ((Specialty Sports Camps • Aquatics, athletic conditioning, land and sea boot camp, cheerleading, dance, spin and stretch, inline skate • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • June 18 to Aug. 24 (individual weeks vary) • Manassas • Times, ages and cost vary 2007 Summer Gimps Mary Ann Stewart, Coordinator Jim Junkala, Cover Design Jennifer Chanthapanya, ^ Page Design & Layout £ Pam Symington, Advertising Manager 4■ • ' Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-4222 Fax: 540-349-8676 s, www.tauquier.com ~-v,_ (Times Community Newspapers

Basic Keyboarding 5/15-5/17 (TuThu) 6:30-9:30 pm Drawing for Beginners 5/16-6/6 (We> 7-9 pm Cake Decorating Part Two 5/17-5/31 (Thu) 7 — 9 pm Basic Computer Literacy 5/22-6/19 (Tu) 6-10 pm MS Word Basic 5/23 (Wed) 9 am — 4 pm Construction Blueprint Reading 5/28 - 6/22 (MoWe) 6:30 - 9:30 pm Summer Edible Centerpieces 6/4.-.6/11 (Mo) 7-9 pm One Stroke Decorative Painting 6/5 — 6/26 (Tu) 7 — 9 pm Auto Cad Part One 6/5-8/7 (Tu) 6:30 - 9:30 pm Food Preparation Basics 6/5-6/19 (Tu) 6:30 - 9:30 pm Exceptional Customer Service 6/5 (TU) 9 am—12 noon MS Word Intermediate 6/6 (Wed) 9 am - 4 pm Magic Tricks for Fun 6/7 (Thu) 7 — 9 pm Computer Basics 6/7-6/14 (Thu) 6:30-9:30 pm Quickbooks Pro 6/11-6/15 (MWF) 9 am -4 pm How to Start A Business 6/12 (Tu) 9 am — 5 pm From Job Description to Evaluation 6/12 (Tu) 6:30-9:30 pm Pet First Aid Part One 6/12 (Tu) 7-9 pm Market and Sell Ideas 6/13, (Wed) 9 am —5 pm Proposals, Projects & Partners 6/14 (Thu) 9 am — 5 pm Pet First Aid Part Two 6/19 (Tu) 7-9 pm Recruit and Hire the Best 6/19 (Tu) 6:30 - 9:30 pm Landscaping Basics 6/19-6/21 (TuThu) 7-9 pm MS Excel Basic 6/20 (Wed) 9 am — 4 pm Basic Keyboarding 6/23 — 6/30 (Sat) 9 am—12 noon Accounting for Non-Accountants 6/26 - 6/28 (MTW) 6:30 -9:30 pm MS PowerPoint Basic 7/11 (Wed) 9 am — 4 pm Digital Photography 7/19 - 7/26 (Thu) 6:30 - 9:30 pm Cybertalk: Communicate Online 7/21 — 7/28 (Sa) 9am—12 noon GCAT LGC GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT LGC GCAT GCAT LGC GCAT LGC GCAT GCAT GCAT GCAT LGC GCAT $99 $99 $59 $249 $99 $389 $39 $59 $379 $79 $59 $99 $49 $99 $249 $139 $59 $39 $139 $139 $39 $59 $39 $99 $99 $139 $99 $99 $99 GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE center for Workforce &. Community Education Register soon. Please visit www.germanna.edu/workforce Center for Advanced Technology (540) 937- 2900 £ Sports Challenger Camps • Paintball • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • June 25-29, July 9-13 • Manassas • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 10-15 years • $450 includes transportation to Leesburg £ Soccer Camp • Wakefield Country Day School • June 4-8 • Flint Hill • 9 a m. to noon (ages 6-11); • 1-4 p.m. (ages 12-14) • $80 £ Shooting Education • Use of shotgun, air rifle, black powder, bow and arrow, plus marksmanship and safety • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center Children of all ages have a wide variety of craft camps from which to choose. • July 29 to Aug. 2 • Front Royal •9-13 years £ Sports Challenger Camps • Basketball for boys and girls • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • Boys July 9-13, July 30 to Aug. 3; girls Aug. 6-10 • Manassas • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 7-15 years •$190 V' ■ - s . OPENS May 26th r FITNESS * 3,000 sq ft of Cybex, .Nautical, Camstar Equip. * Free Weights, Smith Machine, Cable Cross-Over * Treadmills, Ellipticals & More * Certified Personal Trainers & Nutritionist * Heavy Bags/Speed Bags CLASSES Lifelines Cross-Training 4 Conditioning - Stability Ball Training TENNIS * Summer Tennis Camps * 4-Indoor Courts 4-Outdoor Courts * Tennis Lessons & Clinics * League/USTA Tennis ATMOSPHERE * Comfortable, Relaxed * For Families, Seniors, Teens Everyone! * Family-Owned & Operated tor 31 'fears * Ptfates&Mbga * Senior Wortout SWIM CLUB * Swim Lessons * Blue Marlin * Swim Team * Foodservice

Nature turn Science Camps i Summer Nature Camp • Hikes, stream waits, nature crafts, games and eco-dramas • Bull Run Mountains Conservancy • Session I: July 30 to Aug. 3 • Session II: Aug. 6-10 • Session III: Aug. 13-17 • Broad Run • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. •8-12 years • $250 for members, $300 for non-members i Pre-school Nature Camp • Hikes, nature crafts, games • Bull Run Mountains Conservancy •July 9-13 •Broad Run • 10 am. to noon •4-6 years • $125 for members, $150 for non-members 4 Herpetology Camp • Study reptiles and amphibians ft V ADT cwneras ft mcurtty «ian* 9 Webcam in all noons so you can view your ehOA from your work ptaca • Siogata finger print J>t ft nacurity tor entrance;;: ftftftli *B*Hi*y ,.-T'.' * V - • Lurray Cmw, feel Mr «.S{mc* museum Chueky Choose (just <t fn* of «r mmkrttii «P*J • • * «t*. ■'" WWInH -K InduM in Mdtrbfi • cwnpuktr -ft ODBftEMM Rate a virtual ., . ''r 4 Phone703.754.9155# Fax703.754.9 , www.wonderlandchildcarelc 14421N»wb«i^Loo^Gaincsvill«^VA^20l55 Moonbounce and! Party Rentals ! 'y ■ ' - ■ .» '' r; * * Noah s Ark Animal Workshops, Stork Birth . ■%. Announcements, Balloons, Concessions, Somes and much morel . ./ri'*.'"1 _ IIS : VW 5* tii > -/ .. ' ?HS 540-439-9700 • Butt Run Mountains Conservancy • Session I: June 28-29 • Session II: July 2-3 • Broad Run • 9 am. to 4 p.m, •8-12 years • $100 for members, $125 for non-members i 5 Day Nature Camp • AH campers must use daily transportation from Warrenton or M&shaR *wg-/Uprl Art* hntp im*mm Mtan CM** rfhimte Mark Kn*« WHtta* » Um •101. GaimsvM* lb our readers: Hub compilation of camp information for summer is intended to provide a resource for parents to help find mmpi in this area suitable for their children. Please note a few for spring are also included. Several camp providers have extensive catalogs in print and online, so in order to provide a marimnm amount of information in athmited amount of space,- v those providers have, for thoSa most part, been listed aepa-f rately. (See “Camps cata-| logs. ; There is not enn^ room to list all the offerings in> the snace allotted. Also, many of the same’’'; providers from whom chQcbeit take lessons during the school year aim offer special summer sessions, so died with them Check advertisers jp this guide. U 1 Please note that aunpa throughout our region aw still in the planning stages as — this guide goes to print Although onto Fauquier County Parks & Kec has been listed, neighboring counties offer similar camp programs. Camps Catalogs (Listing of providers with extensive online or print catalogs) Fauquier County Paries ft Recreation (see "Good Times,’ available at Parks ft Rec facilities, doctor’s offices, schools and businesses) Adventure Ii«l™ (60+ camps) Camp Highroad (30*) Fauquier County Parks and Recreation (25+, spring issue of "Good Times* available now) Highland School (40+) _In Motion Dance Centers IT Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center Prince William County Park Authority (60+) Wakefield School (80+) mp# Eqaestriaa Ceatcr Summer Day C«UI1P 2007 - An entire week of fun. with activities such IS horacback riding, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, crafts and team games. Our main focir. « i» on basic horsemanship, safety, and hone and pony care. Many interesting topics will be covawJ during camp week that may include: equine dentistry, basic veterinary cam, fierier veils and the chance lo participate m our Fun Show at the end of the week. Thu li a great opportumty to - loans Oamnwt - Isndwky skflh - mUmgJritmh - baby ■wriss. Space is limited to 10 catqpets a week. Dales am as follows: Samoa I 7/2, -7/6 fcSOam- 5pa> 1325 Saaioan 7/16- 7/20 8J0hm- 5pm $325 Saaoam 6/6-3/10 8J0am- 5pm $325 Elding Vacations - Ijxard on the bMurical die uf the Kefly's Ford Civd Wv Bntdefidd. IV fipcoas Ome «0m trail mb* aka* wrist* nding and driving Irwom (ur a« levefe °* expenenre. plus special pnapaus urguttecd by uur praicsaiual stall. Rule on mdn uf wcair couunyuak and back mwh. tiguy our Uatcul-thrsui k^m-tl indoor wen. <nth ctuMauuw ur am bnodurwaOX IW healed iwkjor wens. Fay anew of die U00 arm Chester Phelps Wilt hfc Mauanemcm Area. Come to «vw die rutto* tub and Uuwimt Rappatunnoek River m dm monn s nrfc herilam- Hie Inn at Kelly'* Fonl .tfrr* 10 hnuriow Mam, ph» i hutues - A casual yet elcmnt restaurant lor line liming - Prtoam* Pub (,* yotar brume bevemp udWabt Oil m MOJKUKOO O UOJBJtMBl/UOjatAM »VA. P714 wrnmJm

Questions to ask when decid . . ■ „ ^ on a summer camp Don't bug me. What better time than summer to team about nature, when flora and fauna are in their glory. • Learning Tree Farms -June 18 through Aug. 17 • DetapJane • 930 am. to 330 p.ra • Rising grades 4-12 *$60 i Summer Science Program •teaches efferent SOL objectives • The RiverRidge Foundation • June 25 to Aug. 24 (varies by topic and age) • Shenandoah River in Ctarfce County • Varies by week, grades 2-5,68 and 9-10 $310 ful day, $199 hatf-day £ The Rappahannock County Nature Camp • Piedmont Environmental Council • June 18-29 • Singing Creek, Sperryvie i Fauquier Natural history Day Camp • Piedmont Environmental Council and Warrenton Garden Club •June 18-29 • Chaputtepec, Orlean i Kids on Via Rappahannock • Sdenoe camp about ife in and around Rappahannock River • Friends of the Rappahannock •June 25-28 •Fredericksburg •9 am. to noon •&-10 years or 10-13 years • $20 per day i Trout UnRmitod Tri-Stale Conservation & Fishing Camp • Graves' Mountain Lodge, Syria Va •June 24-29 • Syria, Va • Residential camp See NATURE, Rags 15 • Who are your counselors and how are they trained? • How many years has this camp been held? • Are former camper families available as references? • Are meals included in price? • Is there a discount for additional siblings? • What is the payment schedule and how early must we cancel to receive a full . refund? • If a child is unable to complete the camp is there a partial refund? • What is the upper limit of campers in each group? • What is the ratio of adults to campers? • Are counselors trained in safety measures, first aid and CPR? ■ In case of emergency, do counselors have easy access to telephones and transportation? • What accommodations can be made for handicapped children or those with allergies? • If a camper needs to take medicines during the day, where wiM they be stored? • If field tripe are part of the schedule, what vehicle is used and who wil be driving? Pre-natal & Post-natal Fitness! Moms in Motion classes combine low ] impact aerobic and toning exercise j specifically tailored to the special needs of soon to be moms and brand new moms! IbMttaym and Thursdays 10:00ani NBWDoms vi cvrnvre w wcoinvi Cost for a punch card of 8 sessions: Members: $99 Non-members: $125 WELCOMES YOU Camp Dates.* June 25th-29th and each week after that (except 4th of July week) until Aug 13th- 17th. 10:00am to 2:00pm Cost: Minimum of 5 Campers & Maximum of 14 Cost $250 per Camper w/10% off for multiple weeks or siblings. Ages accepted 5-14 yrs (6yrs on case by case) tottery to other summer camp programs. r%w>; >ues, ?.<& *oo>«e <.<r 'vvntujys • During field trips, what measures are taken to keep track of campers? • What disciplinary structures are in place for campers? • What are the educational goals of the camp? • What supplies or clothing should the camper have? MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES June 25-Jurte 29- ages 5 to 7 July 9-July 13- ages 8 to 11 July 23-July 27- ages 12 to 15 July 30-August 3- ages 16 A Up Day A overnight camps in Sperryville, with many outdoor activities call Aron Weisgerber 540-987-8978 For a variety of Camps- all ages at HEARTHSTONE SCHOOL coll 540-987-9212 Ballet Academy OF WURRENTON Creating Beautiful Dancers And Beautiful Memories SUMMER DANCE PROGRAMS JUNE 25 - AUGUST 16 CAMPS • WORKSHOPS WEEKLY CLASSES CREATIVE DANCE For Ages 3-5 DANCE SAMPLER DANCING THRU THE ZOO For Ages 5-8 CINDERELLA BALLET For Ages 6-8 ACROBATIC WORKSHOPS CATS for kids BALLET INTENSIVES TEEN/ADULT CLASSES For Ages 6 and Up Everything you need to know nt www.ballet-academy.com 410 Rosedale Court 540-347-4011 Linda Voelpel, M S., Director 30 Years Teaching Experience

tofWCE (Mb bwm • Fauquier Activity Services • April 26-27 or May 31 and Aug. 1 • Beaieton • 6-8 p.m. • Grades Kr8 • $40 IrishCamp • TBA • For A Dancer N^~ Ballet Camp • More details in April • For A Dancer • July 30 to Aug. 3 • Warrerrton • 2-4 p.m., 4-6 p.m. • 4-7 years, 8-13 years • $110 Mini Diva Camp • Dress-up, crafts, dance • For A Dancer •July 16-20 • Warrerrton • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 3-8 years •$145 Make-Believe Camp • Crafts, dance • For A Dancer • July 9-13 • Warrenton •10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 3-7 years •$130 Y* Princess Camp • Crafts, dance • For A Dancer •June 18-22, Aug. 13-17 • Warrenton • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 3-6 years • $125 r~ Drama Camp • Wakefield Country Day School • June 18-22 • Hint Hill • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 6-11 years • $195 I tmermeaiaie ■^Advanced Ballet • Ballet Academy • 8 weeks starting June 26 • Warrenton • 530-7:30 p.m. Monday and■ Wednesday • $330 or $45 per week • 8 weeks starting June 27 • Warrenton • 530-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday • $250 or $34 per week for 2 classes ^ Teen/adutt • Two weeks each Pallet, jazz and tap • Ballet Academy • 6 weeks starting July 9 • Warrenton h+SAmik (540)349-4354 SS5 Winchester St. Warrentom Hours: 6:30am to 6:30pm Summer Camp Enrollment Begins 3/21A)7 Activities include swimming, bowling, Chuckie Cheese, water parks, movies, etc. Wc’n Now Accoptiof AppBcolioMl I* A«cs Ms - 12yvs (potty training not required) - T|M«|HII I stills Is nn—fiiM Is PJ.MtBn4byEk • Drop-Ins Welcome • Pre School (3-5yrs) 2,3,or 5 day Program 9am to 12pm or all-day hi 'I • Flexible Rote Schedule ’UTERS • MUSIC PROGRAM Summer camp is just tutu much fun, especially when you can live out your ballerina dreams. • 7-8:30 p.m. • Teens, adults • $125 for 6 weeks, $25 per class Y* Intermediate f Ballet Intensive • Ballet Academy • July 9 to Aug. 3 • Warrenton • 1:30-3 p.m. • 9 and up • $300 for 4 weeks, $85 for 1 Intensive Ballet Academy • July 9 to Aug. 3 • Warrenton • 12-1:30 p.m. • 9 and up • $300 for 4 weeks, $85 for 1 Intensive Ballet Academy • July 9 to Aug. 3 • Warrenton • 10-11:30 am. • 9 and up • $300 for 4 weeks, $85 for 1 TT “Cats” for Kids Balst Academy • Aug. 6-10 Beginner N Ballet • Warrenton • 10 am. to 4 p.m. • 9 and up •$185 *-*- — i*i—■—»ACfOOouCS WOfUnop • Beginner level • Ballet Academy • July 23 to Aug. 3 • Warrenton • 9-10 am. • 6 and up • $100 for 2 weeks, $55 for 1 level • Ballet Academy • July 9-20 • Warrenton • 9-10 am. • 6 and up • $100 for 2 weeks, $55 for 1 •July 16-27 • Warrenton • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • 6-8 years •$150 See DANCE, Page 15 Studios locaMd downstairs at 133 E. Dave Street -Culpeper Please call (540) 825-5639

General-Znteres r Camps Whether its playing lacrosse at a sports camp, or chasing butterflies for nature study, there is no better way to spend the summer days. I Highland School Summer Camps • Art, nature, community service, coed tennis, dance, boys basketball, space, archeology, math, coed basketball, cheerteading, volleyball, grammar, CSI crime scene investigation • Highland School • Weekly sessions June 18 through Aug. 3, skipping July • Warrenton • Mornings 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; afternoons 1-4 p.m. • Rising grades PK-12 4- Over 30 week-long, coed, residential Christian summer camps • Outdoor activities, some horse related • Camp Highroad • June 24 to Aug. 10 • Middleburg • Rising grades 3-12 • $355 up 4 Spring Break Camp • Variety of activities • Fauquier Activity Services •April 9-13 • Bealeton • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Grades K-8 • $125 4 Belle Meade Swim Camp • Five two-week sessions Jun 18-Aug 24 • 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville; transportation provided from Amissville, Culpeper, Washington, Va., Sperryville, Madison • 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. •6-13 years • $325 first camper, $300 additional siblings i Summer’s Here Camp • Coed multi-activity camp • Foxcroft School • Two-week sessions June 25, July 9, July 23 • Middleburg • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., extended day available •5-14 years • $550 and up 4 Camp Sunny Days • Discover wide world of Girl Scouting • Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital • June 25-29 • C.M. Crockett Park, Midland • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 6-12 years • $15 for entire week i College 4 Kids • Variety of fun classes • Lord Fairfax Community College •July 16-20 • Warrenton • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Rising grades 2-5 • $165 (scholarships available) 4 Parent/Child Cloverbud • Prepare child to learn in an outdoors setting and meet new people • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center • July 27-29 • Front Royal • 5-8 years 4 Spring Cloverbud • Prepare child to learn in an outdoors setting and meet new people • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center • April 27-29 • Front Royal •5-8 years i Junior 4-H Summer Camp • Hands-on learning, teamwork, and community spirit of 4-H • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center • Aug. 5-9 See GENERAL, Page 9 540-M1-S498 • 800. U Kmenbican@aol.com • nakedbeads.com FIVE RINGS ARTS INSTITUTE 620 Virginia Ave. | Front Royal, Virginia 540-636-2787 5wn/nc\ 2CC? June through August Discover the arts and rediscover yourself Arts Kaleidoscope Art Drama Story Telling Movement Music Nature '—*+Play &fes 6-t5 3 Art Courses a week In rotation Art Ceramics Choral Music Creative Writing Video Game Programming Dance Drama Fencing Film/Film Editing Improvisation Martial Arts Mask/Puppetry Mural Painting Musical Theatre Photography Shakespeare www.flverlngsartsducationTorg \\tA\k Cmi '(dv tki vt Newborns Infonts Adolescents Adohs Geriatrics Physical Exam* Michael T. Lin Minor OfficeSurnsv M.D. 3 Sports/School Physicals Chronic Disease Management Office Lisa Springer CJvNJP. Accepting New Patients Fauquier Family Practice, PLC 400-A Hospital Drive • Warrenton, VA • 540341.4850

SttMTO CW FBCIlPtRS This is a list of those organizations that host summer camps. Information about specific camps is included on the following pages. Adventure Links »:Ow*Harpole Shelby Boynton UndeVoeipel Belle Meade Susan Hoffman & Mike Riniok 24 Pelham Street, Warren ton 21498 Blue Ridge Mountain Road. Paris VA 20130 410 Rosedale Court #i 20, Warrenton 353 F.T. Valley Road. Sperryville (540) 341-7950 dharpole@vt.edu . (800) 877-0954 info@adventurelinks.net (540) 347-4011 ; LVoelpei@aol.oom (540) 987-9748 camp@bellemeade.net Ext.vt.edumwourcoe/4fVnortham www.adventurelinks.net http://ballet-academy.com Bellemeade.net/camp, Bellemeade.net/camo/swimcamD.html (540) 43w>49® of (703U1M777 ■•■;.. . . ' . ‘ ,. ■ , • ..• (703) 753-2631 fobr@earthlink.net , www.brmconservancy.org Brood Run Rtfng School . > , Ruth lyngard 8393 Stoney Road. Midland «*;. V^^vr w.*^-/; ■;'•■...•* ■ :'-'v : ; Bull Run Mountains 17405 Beverly Mill Drive. Broad Run Conservancy jhroad : Aiacia Earley . 21164 BteptoeWH Road, Mlddieburg 20117 (540)887-4988 Programe@camphigbroad.org www.camphighroad.org W'-Pi mm. Fauquier Activity Services Joanne Munson 10210 Marsh Road, Bealeton (540) 439-2301 fauquieractserv@aol.com fasxcheerndance@hotmail.com Fauquier Community Chid v. , 17*B Keith St., Wwrenton Carelne * (540)3 (540)347-8970 fauquiercomchlldcare@vertzon. fauquiercommunftycMldcare.org net ' ' • " ' V. • i" ' •" ' ‘ *>' •••• > V ! *rr vv.t t‘ Fauquier County Parks & Recreation imrm 320 Hospital Hill Drive, Warrenton flit lltiAl I smi \Aiarrfik\fi v;w vw npway, iwiwwn (540) 347-6896 parks@fauquiercounty.gov Fastlink.fauquiercounty.gov (click on ’Good Times" link) ., ■j t :'Yx i for»dancerinc<hrert*of^ ' Wtp^/Www.foradanoerfnc,#^ : W$:' Foxcroff Sctool Susie Old P.O. Box 5555, Middleburg 22018 (540)687-5555 sold@shentel.net Foxcroft.org (About Foxcroft, then ■ (days) (540) 869- Summer Programs) 5859 (eves) Friends of the Rappahannock 3219 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg education® rlverfriends.org www.riverfriends.org (540) 675-1819 headwtrs@shentel.net H Headwaters Lucille Niessen PO. Box 448, Washington VA Hunter's Rest Betsy Parker 1259 North Poes Road, Flint Hill 144 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton <540\ 347.4973 ksatdk@verison.net Headwatersfdn.org (540) 364-2929 betsyp@crosslink.net niijsQuMm Huntersrest.net Karate Sports Academy Lord Fairfax Community Collage Patricia Leister 6480 College Street, Warrenton (540) 351-1524 plei8ter@lfcc.edu www.lfcc.edu Middleburg-Orange County Pony Club Camp Kristin Noggle (540) 364-1495 noggstown@comcast.net Basketball Came ss.-M*.. ('f-V' Nt 35321 Notre Dame lane. Middlebura ;5»iP. ^)V PHi s (840)6878581x3006 •Jmmm vKn#OifiPn(«rfOwTi§Vl,vfJJ On the Run Sports Shop "■SI** Picturesque Farm jsMHBmmsm Equestrian day camp 7796 Picadilly Drive,Warrenton (877)341-0065 atanruns@aoi.com www.otrsports.com (540) 349-2026 kristy@picturesquefarm.com www.picturesquefarm.com i auHMiitiwiuiHmw rax omiin, uma rarrar, - Wtww) . *&»» Prince William County Park Authority Warrenton Baptist Church http://www.pwcparks.oro • dharris@warrentonbaptistchurch.

General From Page 7 • Front Royal • Overnight • 9-14 years as of 9/30/07 4 Summer Fun • Wakefield Country Day School •June 4-8 • Flint Hill • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 3-6 years •$195 4 Summer Fun • Wakefield Country Day School • May 29 to June 1 • Flint Hill • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • 3-6 years •$156 4 In Motion Camps • Dance, music, spring sports camps, summer camps • In Motion Dance Centers • Spring starts March 24 • Warrenton and Culpeper • 18 months and up 4 Wakefield Summer Camps • Extensive selection (80+) of academic, artistic, athletic camps for age 4 and up • Wakefield School • June 18 to July 27 •The Plains • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. half-day; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all day; before and after child care available for ages 6 and up • 4 years and up • Cost varies 4 Camp Freedom for Preschoolers • One week • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center •June 18 to Aug. 24 • Manassas • 9 a.m. to noon • 3.5-5 years • $95 per week 4 Junior, Senior Sports Camp • One week • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center •June 18 to Aug. 24 • Manassas • 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. • 7-9 years Junior; 10-12 years. Senior • $170 per week 4 Camp Freedom •One week • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center •June 18 to Aug. 24 • Manassas • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 6-12 years •$170 per week 4 Bells Meade Camp • Swimming lessons, play time, free swim • Belle Meade Swim Camp •June 4-8,11-15 • 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville • 9 am. to 1 p.m. • 4-7 years •$125 See GENERAL, Page 10 Slower of{£e JKonth - Design & Growing t \ Workshop Series ai i/ie Zfufips 'Design Siut/io in Jeffersonian Classes offered monthly and on request. Call or email for more information: info@likewaterfortulips.com 540-937-2190 To bravely go where no man has gone...in quite a long time. These youngsters got a charge out of last year’s Civil War Boot Camp. / Vint Hill Fool • Roller Skating • Movies I MMFutt-Futt .Chuck E.Cheese?'Pi, ...... iw? ^ Old Country Buffet & More! t •t Summer Camps at Following Locations iV r, To Register Call Bealefcon "Mew” Vint Hill Location Gainesville 5-K>we500 5-0-357-016 Haynaiket 7CQ-75-«3ee ' >:• - .‘"•viWVf. Children Recievea FREE Camp Sunshine Tee-Shirt w/ registration

Horae Camps Picturesque Farm ' - Summer Equestriar Day Camp • Picturesque Farm • Dates to be determined • Warrenton • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday • Boys and girls 5-12 years • $325 per week Equestrian Camp • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • June 18 to Aug. 24 Summer' CAMP The 2007 CCLC Summer Camp program will begin on June 1 fth. Each Scute* will but 2 weeks and tamper* will have a choice of: • Moraine Camp (UP -noon) far <200 Intlodn a mirnini inaofc) or S' * Afl fay Camp (S30-440 for *J00 that bmMcta moraine tnorir bath sad an afternoon mack) TN* damp It for campers between 1-1 $ ytan of age. Moraine tampan wifi partkipatt In moraine activities wth as cooperative erotp immi roller slcatine. kkkfcafl. volleyball a daily assembly and field trip*. All Pay campon will itay and haw leach ami enfoy afternoon options that wM iacMc opportonitio* for daily waftr play. science camp, Mol camp survival eamp Mkhi«, eardenine. roller skatine. recreational artp crafts and pames ecateriae arowd a special interest. Then may be additional field trip sharpes far aami trips. Then it a *50 reeistration fee ta neerve space hi one er van of the CClt Sommer Camp sessions. BFor more info call Kose Aim Sharp or Kim Goodwin at ^" 540-675-3237 (Ratufofpfi-Macon Jlcademy Summer (Programs Middle School Academic Camp for students entering grades 6-8 this fall. Academic enrichment, field trips, sports, and more! English as a Second Language New and Repeat Courses for High School Credit Core subjects available: English, math, social studies, science, and foreign languages. Electives include: Study Skills, AutoCAD, Writing Workshop, and Anthropology. Co-ed - Day and Boarding ~ Front Royal, VA 800-272-1172 www.rma.edu (individual weeks vary) • Nokesville • 8 a.m. to noon •6-15 years • $350 per week Hunter’s / j Rest Summer Riding Camp • Horseback riding and , horsemanship instruction • Hunter’s Rest •July 11-15,18-22,25-29; other dates by appointment • Flint Hill • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (overnight options available) • 6-20 years,divided according to age and experience • $450-$650 ' - Broad Run Riding School • Horseback riding, care of horses, guest speakers, photography, camper horse show • June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17 • Near Warrenton at 6393 Stoney Road, Midland • $330 per week r z Horse Camp • Hands-on activities, equine health, styles of riding; grooming, field trips • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Conference Center •Aug. 9-13 • Front Royaf • 9-13 years, There’s nothing as good for the inside of a child as the outside of a horse. General From Page 9 * Teen Camp • Fauquier Community Child Care, Inc. June 18 to Aug. 10 Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Warrenton; before and after care at P.B. Smith Full day, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; camp only 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Completed grade 5 through age 13 Full day, $140 per week; camp only $125 per week 4- Summer Camp Fauquier Community Child Care, Inc. June 18 to Aug. 10 J.G. Brumfield, Grace Miller and P.B. Smith schools Full day, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; camp only 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Completed grades K-4 Full day, $130 per week; camp only, $110 per week ci ci* ciick • ciiCK • atck c • Local 0£wSm»

Children, like Marissa Windsor learned manners, etiquette, make-up, and the latest in skin, nail, hair and body care from Mary Kay independent beauty consultants at last year’s Fashion MiniCamp at Vint Hill Village Green Community Center. 1 1 f “We love -a ghland Summer Campisablast!” • Morning and Afternoon Sessions • Sports and Enrichment Camps • All New Day Camp • All New Art and Science Camps • Ages 4-16 540.87&2717 I Warrenton,VA I highlandschooLorg OUR MISSION . 10 PKOMIOt A OtMANDMUG ACAtMMK PKOUiAM tODtVttOP IMI SKU14 8 i'HARACUR f SStNUAl f OH SIUOI NTS 10 MtTMHf CHAUtNCtSQ* COUt Open House August 25th 10-2pm RecitalJune 16th atCuipcper. Jrligb School Princess Camp • Make-Believe Camp | Thank You I far Making j M a dance | success! *NEW* Mini Diva Camp •NEW* Craft Camp ’NEW* 12 Dancing Princess Camp Irish Camp • Scrapbook Camp More camps to be announced! Visit us on the web for more information We Do ( Ballerina I Birthday | Parties! www.foradancerinc.com or call 540-349-9862 We arc located at 85 west Lee Hwy, Warrcnton (in front of Giant) • foradancerinc^verizon.net | f.. Summer Fiber Camps * JLQ-12;3.QAM ids Weaving Camp Learn to weave and create on simple looms. Visits with the sheep, goats land alpacas included! 50.00/student Ages 8 and up I»k2i: Fiberat 27. *. l.Q.-12i3QAM rts Camp Felting fun for kids 8 and up. We will use wool, mohair, alpaca and silk fibers to create felted scarves, hats, and bags. Needle felted dinosaurs included! 50.00/student Ages 8 and up SrfUMlJLllblEM Lean to Weave Intensive This class is for beginning weavers and those that wish to improve their warping skills. We will weave 3 projects, warping back to front and front to back. Looms arc available at the studio for your use or you may bring your own. All materials are provided. 200.00/studcnt Blue Ridge Fiberarts Studio offers a full range of classes in the fiberarts including weaving, spinning, felting, and dyeing. Knitting and Crochet classes arc also available. Call to register at 540-937-4707. Find a complete class listing on our website or call for your special interest. Supplying Fiberartists since 1983! 154 Quail Call Lane * Amissville, VA www.Fauquier.com JLinxes Community Newspapers

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Rcmmm/c Camps ^ Summer Reading and Koaong ineatre • Wakefield Country Day School •July 2-6 - • Rint Hill • 9 am. to 3 pm •9-13 years •$195 ^ HandeOn Htetory Camp • Wakefield Country Day School •June 25-29 • Flint Hill • 9 am to 3 pm •9-13 years •$195 I MORE EVENTS ONUNE... ’^asap*'. TimesCommuruty.com i ^ 20th Annual Super Summer Seminar • PAGE (Parent Advocates for Gifted Education) • June 25-29 • C.H. Ritchie Elementary • 9 a.m. to 1230 p.m. • Age 4 through 5th grade • CostTBD ^ Historic Drama Camp • Wakefield Country Day School •July 9-13 • Flint Hill • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 6-9 years •$195 Bead Camp 2007 . Supplies, Pearls & Swarovskiv \ ^ Main $t.* Old Town Warrepton « 540-347-5530 J ' thebeadshoppe@aol.com • Norma & Nick Sherwood ? V n W C m Dance worfig. /k A At the Marshall Community Center : is Cinderella June 25-29 • 9am-12noon Ages 3-6(Pre-K) % Creative dance interpretations of the classic fairy tale, Onderefla. y, Campers will create costumes and paint a backdrop. ^ Marshall Community Center Min. 6; Max 16 • Register by: June 18 • Fee: $90/$ 135 . Js Carnival of the Animals July 30-Aug 3 • 9am-l 2noon Ages 3-6(Pre-K) Camille Saint-Seans famous musical rendition of “Carnival of the Animals” Campers will create costumes and paint a backdrop. J if fy ' Marshall Community Center Min. 6; Max 16 • Register by: June 23 • Fee: $90/$ 135 I: Abracadabra Aladdin July 230-273 • 9:30am-4bmGndes 2nd-8th **“"*“"*f Cecchetd Dance Instructor, Cynthia Kelly, along with members of the Virginia Civic Ballet, will provide jazz dance frjf acting A voice. Campers will create costumes and paint a backdrop. Marshall Community Center Min. 7; Max 25 • Register by: June 16 • Fee: $ 165/$248 Call Marshall Community Center at S40-364-3886 TOefield School Catalogues available online at www.wakefieldschool.org or call 54&253.7500 or e-mail: tupdike@wakefieldschool.org 4439 Old Tavern Road ♦The Plains,Virginia

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Pra-schaaf camps • Just for the Little Ones • Cooking, dinosaurs, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Little Scientists, soccer, tumbling • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center • June 18 to Aug. 24 (individual weeks vary) • Manassas • Times, ages and cost vary each week Nature From Page 5 • Male and female in grades 8-11 • $500 for six days, five nights 4 Science Camp • Wakefield Country Day School •June 11-15 • Flint Hill • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 6-11 years •$195 4 Rappahannock Nature Camp On Rappahannock River • Piedmont Environmental Council •June 18-29 Dance From Page 6 Y* Cinderella Ballet • Ballet Academy .. • June 25-29 • Warrenton • 9 a.m. to noon • 6-8 years •$150 Dance Sampler • Sample ballet, tap, acrobatics, jazz • Ballet Academy • Aug. 6-10 • Warrenton • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Southern Rappahannock County • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. •8-12 years 5-8 years $70 r~ Creative Dance • Ballet Academy ■ Starting July 9 for 6 weeks • Warrenton • 5:30-6:30 p.m. • 3-5 years • $80 teiplNS 4k H m # s Camp Highroad gives campers a chance to encounter the natural world while learning about Christian faith. « Arnold’s Driving School, LLC Teaching Behind the Wheel to Teenagers and Adults. Phone: 540.788.4969 • Fax: 540.788.4209 Books We also carry comics, Sports Cards ?k & Supplies plus CD’S, OVD'S, & Audio Tapes has the answer for your summer vacation.. Books, Books and more Books!! Reading for the whole family! Avenue VA

Spring nd You' At Spe $umifle. and carnR Sports & Dance 615 Falmouth street Warrenton OPEN'HOUSE • APRIL 14, 12-4 Day Camps for Sports and Dance every week over the summer from 9-5. am/pm care available. I Spring/ Summer Leagues for • Basketball • Soccer/Futsal • Barbie • Dance Mix • Fairy • Girls Lacrosse • Girls Field Hockey • Dodgeball Summer Camps • High School Musical • It's Hannah! • Jump in! • Junior Elite Dance . • Leaps & Turns • Kickball • Volleyball • Princess 1 • Princess 2 • Sports Mix • So You Think You Can Dance? summer Dance Classes - July 9tn - August 17th • Ballet • Creative Movement • Hip Hop • Jazz • Lyrical • Musical Theatre • Tap Spring Break Camps for Sports and Dance April 2nd - 6th, April 9th - 13th, from 9am - 5pm with AM/PM care available. • Athletic Development - Provided by Just Fitness for Sports Development • Spring Break Soccer - Provided by Shoot to Score • Spring in Motion Dance • Spring In Motion Sports 540-349-2439 www.in-motionsports.com or www.inmotion-dance.com