Rappahannock News, April 19, 2007

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007 • - L 9 9 v 129th Year ... No. 16 Phone (540)675-3338 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents Virginia Tech tragedy hits Rappahannock White House photo by Eric Draper President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with a hand over their hearts during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va., in honor of the Virginia Tech shooting victims. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton are seen at right. President George W. Bush comforts a man Tuesday, April 17, 2007, during the Convocation on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. The President and Mrs. Laura Bush attended the service honoring students, faculty and staff who died or were injured in Monday's tragic shooting. By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County has lost one of its own. Nineteen-year-old Emily Jane Hilscher, a freshman at Virginia Tech, was killed during the shooting that occurred Monday at the college in Blacksburg. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz confirmed Tuesday morning that the 2006 graduate of Rappahannock County High School was among the dead. Hilscher, a Woodville resident, was apparently the first victim of the shooting as the gunman opened fire in a dorm before continuing his rampage at an engineering classroom located on the Virginia Tech campus. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy said it appears that Hilscher was an innocent bystander. “From what I understand, she was standing in the hall when the shooter approached,” he said. The shooter has been identified as Cho Seung-Hui of Centreville. Cho, 23, a South Korean native, was enrolled as an undergraduate student in his senior year as an English major at Virginia Tech. The campus shooting is the deadliest in U.S. history as Cho killed at least 32 people and then took his own life. At least 15 people were injured, some seriously, police said. Currently there is no information that indicates Hilscher had a relationship with the shooter. One student from Rappahannock County High School stated that her current boyfriend was Karl Thornhill, also a graduate of RCHS and her prom date last year. Thornhill reportedly was seen leaving the dorm before the first shooting occurred, making him a “person of interest” under investigation. Although Thornhill was taken into custody and investigated by law enforcement officials, the Virginia State Police released a statement late Tuesday clearing Thornhill of any involvement in the shooting. The road to Blacksburg After Beth and Eric Hilscher were alerted to their daughter’s fate, Gary Ford, a Fed-Ex driver from Culpeper volunteered to drive them to Blacksburg. RCSO Major Christopher Williams also spoke with the family and obtained their cell phone number to notify them of any news. While the parents were still traveling, Williams See EMILY, Page A2 Emily Jane Hilscher At a Glance The family of Emily Hilscher has requested that Rappahannock County High School host a community memorial service to celebrate Emily’s life. This will take place at 2;00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at the Panther Stadium complex behind RCHS. If there is inclement weather the service will be held in the RCHS gym. The family has stated that this service will be CLOSED TO THE PRESS. Law enforcement officers, will be on the scene to enforce the family's request. Photo by Brant Martett IN MEMORY: Students gathered on the drill field at Virginia Tech on Tuesday evening connecting, remembering and grieving for those slain on Monday. Smith announces bid for Sheriff By Charlie Spxering Rappahannock News Staff W riter Lt. Connie Smith, a 19-year-veteran of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office, has announced that she will run for Rappahannock County Sheriff this fall. “It’s always been in the back of my head that one day I would run,’ she said, “I think that day has come.” The announcement means that Rappahannock County votes will be split in a three-way election this fall. RCSO Major Christopher Williams has already announced his bid for Sheriff and J.C. Welch, a former RCSO employee, has also joined the race. Welch currently works for the Culpeper Police Department. Smith graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1985 and began working for the RCSO as a dispatcher in 1988. Smith currently serves the RCSO as the primary investigator, a position she has held since 2000, gaining a reputation See SMITH, Page A11 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) This Saturday! The 29th running of the 10-KFodderstack FMfltftSTfcCR 10* RACE The Inn at Little Washington is the major sponsor again this year for the 29th annual Fodderstack10-K Classic being held Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. The registration volunteers are ready to distribute the race numbers labeled with the Griffin Tavern logo and the water station sponsors - The Rappahannock National Bank, Blue Rock Restaurant and Rose Hill Veterinarian Practice are all ready with their employees to hand out water to the runners/walkers. The t-shirt gals will be set up to pass out the shirts to the first 250 finishers. The finish line has been organized w/the Strange and Company Realtors sign there for the runners to pass under or out, whichever the case may be. We do have ambulance services at the finish line. Of the 150+ who have pre-registered, a slim majority are males. The most senior participant is an 81-year old gentlemen and the youngest little person (Skylar Culbertson) is 4-years-old and lives in Amissville. This year there are quite a few families participating - The Stranges and the Parrishes, The Fidlers, the Hobsons, Mervyn Jeffries and family, the Paynes/Fields from Amissville.and the Ward family from Jeffersonton The runners and walkers will need lots of support so come on out and cheer everyone across the finish line. A Day Away Long on history and perfect for a trek through town or a hike in the Nils, Harpers Ferry is worth the drive. Sign of the times Signs posted along U.S. 211 let people know that some are unhappy about a proposed tax hike. See Page A3. Put out the feeders! If you haven’t seen them already, you will soon. Our nature columnist tells us all about these tiny hummers. See Page'AIO. It’s a ‘merkle’ John Hallberg’s annual rite of spring returns with a morel festival. It's a miracle if you find one. See Page A12.

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Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News. RO. Box 59. Washington. Virginia 22747 Emily From Page A1 relayed to the parents an official statement from the Virginia State Police informing them that their daughter had perished. Sherertz said his primary goal is to respect the family as they grieve. “The press has swarmed into Blacksburg and is now descending on the [Hilscher] family,” Sherertz said. “Right now the best thing is to give them the privacy to let them heal.” The sheriff stated that an armed deputy will be at the Hilschers’ Woodville residence to provide security. Deputies will also patrol the Thornhills’ home. “This is very personal and tragic for the entire county,” McCarthy said. “It breaks your heart when you know that a girl’s life that was full of promise has been cut short.” Community response Classes were canceled Tuesday at Rappahannock County Public Schools due to power outages and downed trees caused by high winds. The day also allowed students and faculty to cope with the loss. “We extend our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to the family of 2006 RCHS graduate Emily Hilscher, her many friends and her teachers as we all mourn the loss of this bright, talented young lady,” said Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell. “No words can completely express our collective community sorrow upon the untimely, tragic passing of this child.” “This is tragic, this is just so tragic,” said a teacher at the school in the first hours after hearing the news. “She was the smartest and most beautiful girl.” The word spread like wild- • fire throughout the small school on Monday afternoon It breaks your heart when you know that a girl’s life that was full of promise has been cut short. John McCarthy Rappahannock County Administrator as students learned about the fate of one of their own. “The students were devastated, heartbroken,” said one student about their reaction. “Everybody knew about it,” said another student. “There were kids going home early and during my fourth period class people were just sitting there, blank and quiet.” Many of the students knew her well and agreed that she was very close to her class and was known for showing kindness to underclassmen. Hilscher attended Rappahannock schools since kindergarten and as a senior was voted by her classmates as having the “prettiest eyes” and being the “most talented.” While in high school, Hilscher served as an assistant at Rose Hill Veterinary. She was remembered as being fond of animals and riding horses, and was studying at Virginia Tech to become a veterinarian. Parents of RCHS students said that Hilscher was very kind and influential to students at the high school. “Emily was very outgoing and friendly,” said one mother. “She impacted people in all sorts of sub-worlds here in the community.” Others remembered Hilscher participating in the high school’s culinary program and served several years at the “Taste of Rappahannock” fund-raiser.% She also loved snowboarding and was a founding member of “The Shredders,” a 4-H club designed for skiers and snowboarders. Facebook friends Tommy Pendleton, one of Hilscher’s Rappahannock classmates, began a tribute group on Facebook, a popular social networking Web site. The site includes several photos of Hilscher as Pendleton asks members to post their thoughts on a message board. The online group has attracted responses from many of her Rappahannock classmates as well as a number of students from Virginia Tech lamenting the loss of their friend. At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, an outraged Pendleton posted his thoughts about the media contacting him and his friends for more information. “I’m pissed at the reporters and I’ll leave it at that," he wrote. “I have been contacted by many news agencies and frankly I’m sick of how they butcher her life. I’m in enough pain as it is." Media descends on county Media outlets are already descending on the county, as national news teams scramble to speak with the family and interview area residents. According to McCarthy, a television crew showed up at the Rose Hill Veterinary unannounced on Tuesday afternoon. Chappell confirmed that television vans had arrived at the school only to find it closed. RCPS officials have stated that the school will not allow media employees on school property. “We do not want to make a circus environment for our students here at the schools,” Chappell said. “Emily wanted to change the world and, given time, she undoubtedly would have,” said RCHS principal Roger Mello on Wednesday. “She had already changed the lives of the many people who loved her here at home.” McCarthy, a friend of the Hilschers, became the default media contact for the family as well a$ the county. “It’s been a deluge,” McCarthy said, after spending all day fielding state, national and international phone calls. “Some of the requests by media outlets have been simply appalling,” he added, noting that some networks were already asking to interview with the family only a day after the tragedy. The Hilschers have refused to speak with any media outlets at this time and are currently considering funeral arrangements. McCarthy added that the county has promised to supply the family with any level of security necessary. “The family has decided that they need to grieve and that they need to work through this,” McCarthy stated. “As a community, we will try to give them the space to do that.” The Hilscher family has asked that, in lieu of flowers or similar expressions of individual grief and sympathy, that donations be made in Emily’s name to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, a favorite cause of their beloved daughter. RAWL’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 396 Amissville, VA 20106 E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com New state-of-the art equipment allows most routine diagnostic imaging tests to be performed in minutes. But with our hectic schedules, fitting one into the workday can be a challenge. Fauquier Health System is about to change all that. 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3-cent tax hike proposed By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A draft budget proposal for fiscal 2008 is calling for a 3-cent increase in Rappahannock County's real-estate tax. The document, which was issued last Week by County Administrator John McCarthy, shows a real-estate tax rate of 61 cents per $100 of assessed property value. The fiscal 2007 tax rate was 58 cents. Expenditures for the proposed fiscal 2008 budget total $20,463,850 — up from $19,394,547 last year. McCarthy said his initial budget proposal to the County Board of Supervisors “is always the worst-case scenario in terms of tax increase” and the supervisors “always cut some” expenses before approving the budget. The largest component of the county’s budget is for the public schools, which is asking for $12,281,902 for the next fiscal year. The schools’ fiscal 2007 budget was $11,732,992. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck TAXING EXPERIENCE: A sign along the side of U.S. 211 represents Rappahannock County residents’ opposition to rising taxes in the county. Funding for the comity’s public schools accounts for roughly 60 percent of the proposed budget. And the $548,910 increase the School Board is seeking makes up roughly 51 percent of the $1,069,303 increase in total expenditures proposed for fiscal 2008. The county is being asked to pay for $494,968 of the schools’ proposed budget increase. The rest of the money will come from state, federal and other funding sources. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the schools’ budget request at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the Rappahannock Comity High School Auditorium. The supervisors will adopt a finalized school budget at their next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on May 7. After the school budget increase, the next largest expenditure increase came from the $145,000 price tag for closing the last cell in the Amissville landfill. But McCarthy said that is being funded through reserves specifically retained for that purpose, and therefore it is not reflected in the tax increase. A public hearing for the non-school portion of the county budget will be held at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting at 7 p.m. on June 4. In his letter to the board, McCarthy suggested that the budget be adopted at a 6 p.m. meeting on June 25. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Goodine appointed vice mayor of Washington By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Jean Goodine is the newest vice mayor of the Town of Washington. Goodine assumes the seat vacated by former Vice Mayor Reinhardt Lynch, who resigned from the position after leaving town in January. Council Member Claudia Mitchell nominated Goodine for the position at the Town Council’s monthly meeting on April 11. Mayor Eugene Leggett seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by the remaining Town Council members. A Washington resident since 1990, Goodine has been a mem ber of the Town Council and Town Hanning Commission for several years, and served as chair of the planning commission for four years. Goodine said she is looking forward to working on the town’s many current projects, including a new wastewater treatment system, historic district ordinance and boundaryline-adjustment policy. As vice mayor, she will be working more closely with Leggett to gather information and meet with consultants about the projects. “One of the things TO be doing is serving as a conduit between the mayor and the Town Council,’’ she said. “We have these important projects under way and I thought if I could help out, I am pleased to do so,” she said, adding that her experience on the planning commission has made her very familiar with the several town projects in progress. A New Jersey native, Goodine is the dean of communications technologies and social sciences at Northern Virginia Community College in Manassas and has earned degrees from Columbia University, Yale University and the University of New Hampshire. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Photo by Richard Lykes NEW SEAT: Jean Goodine was appointed vice mayor of the Town of Washington at the Town Council’s meeting April 11. Town awash in water news By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Washington Town Council members listened to a list of some $20,000 worth of maintenance needs and other costs for the town’s drinking water system during their monthly meeting on April 11. The largest item concerned the switches that regulate the water level in the town reservoir. The switches are broken and it will cost nearly $12,000 to replace them, Town Clerk Laura Dodd said. “I have major problems with this,” Council Member Claudia Mitchell said. “We paid $700,000 for something that looks like a big bucket of water that doesn’t have any controls on it.” Town Treasurer Jerry Goebel said the engineers and consultants hired to build the reservoir should be responsible for making it work with the pump house. “We’ve already paid to get what we want, he said. Council Members requested that Herb White of WW Associates and Don Heart of Environmental Systems Service come to Washington and explain to the council why the system is not working. White and Hearl designed the town reservoir that began operating in September. They did not design or build the pump house, which is a much older facility. “1 think they need to come back here and talk to us,* Mitchell said. “I think they owe us an explanation for why it doesn’t work.” The council tabled the issue for a later meeting. Council members approved spending $4,750 for an anticorrosion treatment for the town’s drinking water system. A chemical feed pump will be installed to administer the treatment, which Dodd said is designed to prevent corrosion on the town’s water pipes as well as pipes and fixtures in residents’ homes. The town also needs to pay $2,000 to renew their permit for water discharges. Other small upgrades to the drinking water system will cost $1,600, Dodd told the council. Wastewater update Mayor Eugene Leggett reported encouraging progress in the ongoing effort to build a wastewater treatment system for Washington. He said the site for the town’s planned wastewater treatment plant near Avon Hall has been approved by WW Associates. “The terrain around Avon Hall is not that favorable, so we’re fortunate that we got a site that works,” he said. Leggett said a recent environmental assessment of the site also concluded that the area is a good fit for the facility. Several state and federal agencies have 30 days to review the assessment, the mayor said. Any objections those agencies raise will be filed with the assessment when it is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The matter will be subject to a public hearing in the future, Leggett said. The town also needs to pay $600 to the DEQ to register for a nitrogen and phosphorus discharge permit. “I think we’ve got a reasonable shot at finishing this in 2008” if no complications arise, Leggett said. Town budget The Town Council will continue its April meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall to hold a work session on the Washington’s fiscal 2008 budget. HEARTHSTONE SCHOOL Welcomes You to Its Annual Open House Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:00 pm-4:00 pm slbur Hearthstone School, meet teachers, view student work and learn more about the Waldorf Method of Education. Hearthstone School provides an in-depth curriculum integrating .... , academic studies with fine arts and music. !?£''*** Providing education far Nursery through 12th Cade. 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Any blood drawn must be done while fasting. Please bring all prescriptions & vitamin supplements with you if you’wish to speak to the pharmacist. Teddy Bears will be given to children visiting the , pediatric clinic. Join us for a fun day & a healthy Alive & Kicking summer! 6th Annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sale Saturday April 28 940-&0Q Start your spring gardening with plants from local growers! Blue Ridge Botamcais Eastwoods Nurseries Enchanter s Gardens mtm rms Green Pieces (timttc structures a* 0*ects far the Garten Mornmgside Farm & Nursery Persimmon Springs Nursery Quail Spring Farm Homm*mPmn*torG Straw Into Gold Metric Water penny Farm. Raea caHm md* ttmmm m the monwg hwam.«et*tsnnya»>neia—n>cii|.»> we* wen Nr —i twnutwi cH (5M) W745«7 Gome tit and Gelekiate... 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' MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING trtt Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service 2007 S 8,458378 $8,944,826 722,075 841,783 837,205 93,084 • 13,600 766.867 759,817 887,779 859,235 91,900 0 738345 Total Contemplated Expenditures $11,732,992 $12,281,902 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth $ 3,153,630 $ 3.190326 From the Federal Government 480,585 490,450 Other Local Sources 120388 127,869 Transfers from General Fund 7.978389 8.473357 Total Estimated Revenues $11,732^92 $12381,902 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USES, AND SUCH USES IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT Upon application of a property owner, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, VA, to consider the following text amendments to Chapter 170 of the Rappahannock County Code, Zoning (§170-1 et seq.): 1. Amend the text in §170-36 E. which currently reads: "Office, professional, including clinic, less than 3 persons employed’' by deleting "less than 3 persons employed" and replacing with "(small).’’ 2. Amend the text in § 170-36 E. which currently reads: "Office, professional, including clinic, greater than three persons employed’’ by deleting "greater than 3 persons employed” and replacing with "(large).” 3. Amend the title to § 170-66 E. by deleting "less than three persons employed” and replacing with "(small).” 4. Amend the text in §170-66 E. (1). by deleting the period at the end of the sentence and adding: , except in the case of properties lying within the General Commercial Overlay District (GCO) there shall be no limit on the number of employees and/or professionals engaged in the operation of the office or clinic. This exception shall apply to all special use permits issued for professional offices and chines in the GCO District after 7 March 1904. On 18 April 2007 these proposed amendments shall be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission, which shall make a recommendation on the proposed amendments to the Board of Supervisors, and then shall be considered by the Board of Superv isors, which may vote on the amendments on May 7. These amendments have been proposed by CIM Real Estate in accordance with § 15.2-2286 A. 7 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, and with §170-134 B. (1) of the Rappahannock Code. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment at the meetings or to submit written remarks for the record to the Zoning Administrator. PO Box 519. Washington, VA 22747.

Editorial & Opinion A4 ~ April 19,2007 ftappaftannock J^etotf Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: ashermanOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday j Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com Our View Unfathomable lthough Rappahannock County is a small county, we have several high school graduates each JL JLyear that choose to take their next step into life at Virginia Tech. The tragic events of Monday morning have hit hard here. And the pain is being felt by anyone connected with Virginia Tech, with our Commonwealth, with higher education, with feelings for bright young minds, lives filled with promise .... As details of the mass shooting were revealed over these tragic days, we were overcome first by disbelief, then anger, then overwhelming grief. These were the same painful feelings that many of us felt after the attacks of 9-11-01. And this incident has struck us just as close to home. Emily Hilscher was among the first to be identified. Intimate details of her life will be scattered throughout the world for all to see. Before long we will learn all about the other 32 victims which include teachers and students. We will also know more about the man who took their lives as well as We grieve for those who lost their lives, and their families his own. Like the days following 9-11-01, the time will come when all is known - and we come to realize the true depth of this tragedy. During the convocation held at Virginia Tech on Tuesday afternoon, the fact that the student body, faculty and administration were all part of a family was mentioned several times, and like families, the individual members that make it up will help the others get through the heartbreak that is now being felt all across Virginia, the U.S. and the world. Locally, our churches will provide the solace we desperately seek at this time; as community members scramble to memorialize the victims. As Virginia Tech President Charles Steger said in his address, “No words can express the depth of the sadness that we feel.” He’s right. We offer our sympathy and prayers to the families of the victims, who must now bear a pain which we cannot imagine. Support the WVF&RS The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue has just sent out their annual request for donations. I am writing to request that we all read their very compelling letter These men and woman deserv e all the financial support the community can muster Remember, the members all volunteer their time and talents. My personal experience with this able and professional organization leads me to plead on their behalf. If you’re in real trouble, who else are going to call? Edward Oimstead Washington 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 i not for publication ). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail • asherman@timespapers.com). President George W. Bush addresses his remarks during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va , honoring the shooting victims at Virginia Tech. Remarks by the President at the Virginia Tech Memorial Convocation Cassell Coliseum Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia 2:36 p.m. EDT The President: Governor, thank you. President Steger, thank you very much. Students, and faculty, and staff, and grieving family members, and mentbers of this really extraordinary place. Laura and I have come to Blacksburg today with hearts full of sorrow. This is a day of mourning for the Virginia Tech community — and it is a day of sadness for our entire nation. We’ve come to express our sympathy. In this time of anguish, I hope you know that people all over this country are thinking about you, and asking God to provide comfort for all who have been affected. Yesterday began like any other day. Students woke up, and they grabbed their backpacks and they headed for class. And soon the day took a dark turn, with students and faculty barricading themselves in classrooms and dormitories — confused, terrified, and deeply worried. By the end of the morning, it was the worst day of violence on a college campus in American history — and for many of you here today, it was the worst day of your lives. It’s impossible to make sense of such violence and suffering. Those whose lives were taken did nothing to deserve their fate. They were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now they’re gone — and they leave behind grieving families, and grieving classmates, and a grieving nation. In such times as this, we look for sources of strength to sustain us. And in this moment of loss, you’re finding these sources everywhere around you. These sources of strength are in this community, this college community. You have a compassionate and resilient community here at Virginia Tech. Even as yesterday’s events were still unfolding, members of this community found each other; you came together in dorm rooms and dining halls and on blogs. One recent graduate wrote this: “I don’t know most of you guys, but we’re all Hokies, which means we’re family. To all of you who are okay, I’m happy for that. For those of you who are in pain or have lost someone close to you, I’m sure you can call on anyone of us and have help any time you need it.” These sources of strength are with your loved ones. For many of you, your first instinct was to call home and let your moms and dads know that you were okay. Others took on the terrible duty of calling the relatives of a classmate or a colleague who had been wounded or lost. I know many of you feel awfully far away from people you lean on and people you count on during difficult times. But as a dad, I can assure you, a parent’s love is never far from their child’s heart. And as you draw closer to your own families in the coming days, I ask you to reach out to those who ache for sons and daughters who will never come home. These sources of strength are also in the faith that sustains so many of us. Across the town of Blacksburg and in towns all across America, houses of worship from every faith have opened their doors and have lifted you up in prayer. People who have never met you are praying for you; they’re praying for your friends who have fallen and who are injured. There’s a power in these prayers, real power. In times like this, we can find comfort in the grace and guidance of a loving God. As the Scriptures tell us, “Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” And on this terrible day of mourning, it’s hard to imagine that a time will come when life at Virginia Tech will return to normal. But such a day will come. And when it does, you will always remember the friends and teachers who were lost yesterday, and the time you shared with them, and the lives they hoped to lead. May God bless you. May God bless and keep the souls of the lost. And may His love touch all those who suffer and grieve. I was there Monday morning. 8:20 a m. I hit my alarm clock and rolled out of bed, making my way to Squires Student Center on campus to drop off part of a project that was due that morning to a fellow classmate. I was on campus at 9:00 a.m., completely oblivious as was most everyone else, of what had occurred only a couple of hours before at one of the dormitories. But Squires was normal; students were normal; it was business as usual as nobody had yet found out about the horrors that took place in West Ambler Johnston dormitory earlier that morning I dropped off my paperwork and left to go back to my apartment, which is about a mile and a half off campus; At 9:35 and did my usual routine of checking my email and found waiting in my inbox the first of many troubling messages from the university. The notice read: “A shooting incident occurred at West Amber Johnston earlier this i The College Scene Brant Marlett morning. Police are on the scene and are investigating. The university community is urged to be cautious and are asked to contact Virginia Tech Pblice if you observe anything suspicious or with information on the case. Stay attuned to the www.vt.edu. We will post as soon as we have more information.” The two people who were murdered that morning at West AJ were Emily Hilscher and Ryan Clark, the first two victims of the massacre that ensued at Virginia Tech. Emily was a fellow Rappahannock graduate whom I did not know but from speaking to some of her friends here at Tech she was beautiful person with many friends and a smile that infected everyone who was lucky enough to be blessed by it. Ryan was one of my good friends here at Tech, and he was one of my RA’s my first year here at Payne Hall and one of the first people I met here. We also shared a class together last semester where we sat next to each other every day. He was the epitome of life and how to live it. He had a million friends, was involved in everything, took the time to talk to everyone who needed it and was truly one of the most amazing people that I have ever met. I consider myself honored and extremely grateful to have been considered his friend and will miss him dearly. Both Emily and Ryan will be painfully missed by friends and family and even those who were supposed to be in their lives in fiiture times and did not know it yet will be bereft due to their vicious and abrupt departure from this world. Last night my roommates and I went to the candle light visual on the Drill Field to honor and mourn the loss of our fellow Hokies, it was the most surreal and beautiful moment of my life. To be surrounded by the night with thousands of incandescent candles flickering in the wind as silence and self reflection swept across the faces of the mourners was something that I will never forget for the rest of my life. And at that moment I no longer felt alone or scared. At that moment I saw in the faces of those around me that we are all one; we are all family, and we will all get through this tragedy with the love and support of each other. Rest in Peace Emily Jane Hilscher. Editor’s note: Brant Mariett is a current student at Virginia Tech and spent time as an intern with the Rappahannock Neus last summer.

Take special care when using insecticides Lpollowipg is additional infor-L mation regarding the comments Barbara Adolfi made in her column of April 7, on the use of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) as treatment for bag worms and tent caterpillars. B.t. is a commercial microbial insecticide that is sold under various trade names. It is one several approved treatments for infestations of bag worms and tent caterpillars. B. t. is on the pesticide to be effective. It must also be ingested in sufficient quantity to do its job. Most importantly, B. t. is indiscriminate in its effectiveness, and will kill beneficial larvae (i. e. butterfly caterpillars) in addition to the specific pest being treated. To treat for bag worms, B.t. must be used when larvae are - young - from mid to late June. Consistent effort of several apphcations over several weeks will probably be necessary. For most bag worm infesta tions, the bags can be removed by hand from the infected plant, between August and May. After removal, the bags should be burned, since they contain overwintering eggs that will still hatch from the bags if they are thrown on the ground. In treating for tent caterpillars, B.t. should only be used in early spring, when new growth is developing and caterpillars are small. Tent caterpillars leave the nest to feed during the day so any spraying must be at this time, and be a full-coverage spray of the entire tree. This is not always feasible for the home gardener. A more practical approach is to remove the tents at dusk with a gloved hand and rag. Place the rag and nest material in a plastic bag and dispose of it in the trash. While unsightly, a defoliation by tent caterpillars will not normally harm a healthy tree. In her column, Mrs. Adolfi also implied that B. t. should be used to treat for tomato hornworms. These caterpillars develop into beautiful Sphinx Moths that we enjoy seeing in the late summer. A more natural control, such as hand removal of the worms and placement nearby tree, should be tried first. Damage done in a tree will be much less noticeable, and will not affect the tree. A final note. Before you buy any pest control product, you should make certain you know what pest you are trying to control, how hazardous the product is, how you are going to apply the product including the use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment, and have determined just how important it is to control that particular pest. Read the product label carefully before you by the product and do not rely on what a store clerk says or tips from a friend. Jack Price Sperryville Put them all together and they spell ‘VOLUNTEER’ things for the benefit of others. In Rappahannock County, we have a superb group of volunteers helping in so many areas - from the library to the Senior Center to medical transport to the commodity distribution program, to helping in the schools - just to name a few areas. Our beach party at Graves Mountain to honor all of the senior volunteers will be a highlight of our summer. On call: Whatever is needed, our volunteers are ready and willing to pitch in driving folks, mentoring, checking out books, setting tables, delivering food, and so many tasks that benefit our community as a whole. Love: Each volunteer has a heart for service filled with love for their fellow community members. At the Senior Center, daily relationships help to enrich the lives of so many of our seniors that are unable to get around or are home alone much of the time. People helping people is what life is all about. £/s.Our community is full of people not concerned about themselves, but about “us” — all of Rappahannock as a whole. Nutrition site:A place where seniors congregate to enjoy one another’s company, to build relationships, to eat a nutritional meal, to participate in activities including exercise, mind builders, crafts, music, drama, school programs, and trips (just to name a few things), and a place to belong by participating and helping one another. True: Volunteers are tried and true — faithful in the small things, as well as the larger tasks. They are like the postal service, delivering talents and help through rain or sleet or snow. Expertise: So much skill to pass on to others in so many areas. That’s what volunteers do. Experience: Lifetimes of experience to be shared with a community that continues to leam and grow, especially if they are wise enough to utilize and draw out the hidden things our volunteers have to share and to offer. Real: Here in Rappahannock County, volunteers are a real part of our existence. Our community is so blessed to have them, and our lives are so much better for either being a volunteer or having our lives bump into one. Special: There is no better word to describe this fabulous group of people that change the world one life at a time! Thanks, volunteers! Darcy Canton, Supervisor Senior Center Deputy is praised for his public service While living in a small community can be a pain at times - like when everyone knows your business sometimes before you do! The benefits of such surroundings far outweigh the negative aspects. Last Friday, my car decided to cut out on me, just when I happened to have Sheriff's Deputy Mark Currance behind me. I drifted to the side of the road and he pulled in behind me. The car started right up again, and Deputy Currance followed me down the road. A couple of hundred yards farther, the car died again. The deputy pulled up beside me, and I asked him if he would follow me the five or so miles home. He quickly agreed, and I made it home without further trouble. As I had an appointment to keep and no cell phone, I could have - at the very least - been seriously inconvenienced. Instead, it was such a comfort to have someone who would be able to assist if I had any more problems. Thank you very much, Deputy Currance, for your public service. I’m sure youVe had car trouble at some point, and realize how much your assistance meant to me! Sherry Hamill-HufT Washington Area guardsmen deployed By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Nearly 600 Virginia Army National Guardsmen serving in the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry - including members of Co. B, which is split between the Warrenton and Woodstock armories — will be deployed to Iraq later this year. According to VANG Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Chester Carter III, the Guardsmen have been called to federal service beginning June 23,2007, for a period of 13 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 3rd Battalion units to be deployed are: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Winchester; Company A, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg; Company B, Warrenton and Woodstock; Company C, Leesburg; and Company D, Fredericksburg. There are 73 soldiers in the Headquarters Company, and 131 soldiers in each of the line companies. According to Lt. Col. Carter, all of the companies are currently at authorized strength, or “will be by the time of deployment." After spending a few days at their home stations, the troops will travel to Camp Shelby, Miss., where they will undergo additional training and issued equipment in preparation for their mission in Iraq. As part of the mobilization, the command structure will be modified. According to 1st Sgt. Darren Sweeney of the Headquarters Company in Winchester, the troops will be assigned SECFOR (security force) missions while in Iraq. ‘This includes providing security for convoys and static assignments," said Sgt. Sweeney. This week, senior battalion officers were at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach attending counter-insurgency training, according to Sgt. Sweeney. Return to the war zone This is not the 3rd Battalion’s first deployment to the Middle East. Approximately570 soldiers in the battalion were mobilized in March 2004, and following training at Fort Bragg, N.C., were sent to Afghanistan where they participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. They were stationed in Bagram and Ghazni, providing security Two members of the Headquarters Company were killed in Afghanistan when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. The battalion was released from active federal service in July 2005. According to Lt. Col. Carter, there are currently 7,400 personnel serving in the Virginia Army National Guard, and 1,200 in the Virginia Air National Guard. 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Band Boosters selling raffle tickets Winners to be announced at the Annual Coffee House By Krista Hale Special to the Rappahannock News Through the generosity of individual donors and businesses, and an anonymous challenge grant, the RCHS Band Boosters were able to raise over $19,0001ast spring to purchase 65 new band uniforms for the award-winning Rappahannock County High School Band. At the time, it was thought that 65 uniforms would be an ample amount to clothe the 48 band members as well as future members. The tremendous success of our students, led by popular director Matt Yonkey, has created a 32% growth in students and a need for 10 additional' uniforms. Therefore, the Band Boosters are turning to the business community for help in raising $7000 to outfit the band, which will include $3500 for future program growth. The band boosters are also selling raffle tickets toward this end. The tickets are being sold for $5 a ticket or $50 for a booklet of 10 tickets. The first prize is $1000 with a second prize of $500. The drawing will be held Saturday, April 28, during the annual Coffee House at RCES which starts at 5:00pm. A delicious dinner served by the band students performing as wait staff and a wonderful array of local entertainment will round out this popular evening held for a great cause. Tickets may be purchased in advance from band booster members, or by contacting Sally Havstad, RCHS Band Booster Treasurer, at 987-9342. Donations may also be sent to RCHS Band Boosters do Matt Yonkey, Director of Bands, Rappahannock County High School, 12576 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747. We extend our thoughts, prayers, and sincere condolences to the family of 2006 RCHS graduate Emily Hilscher, her many friends, and her teachers as we all mourn the loss of this bright, talented young lady. No words can completely express our collective community sorrow upon the untimely, tragic passing of this child. Three RCHS students invited to attend this year’s Summer Residential Governor’s School Congratulations to Colleen Daly who is attending for Arts, Osha Kondori; Humanities, and Caroline Massie; Humanities RCHS Band Member Megan Wheatley Qualified for the All-State Audition Band Director Matt Yonkey reports: “Megan placed 60th out of 118 students audition Kerry P Grigsby Memorial Scholarship I am happy to announce the creation of a $500 scholarship for a graduating Senior at Rappahannock High School in memory of K.P. Grigsby. This scholarship will be given each year. To qualify, the senior must be planning to pursue a college major in a field of agriculture or veterinary medicine. Applications can be picked up in the guidance department of the high' school and returned no later than may 10, 2007. K.P. Grigsby was a great Farm Manager for Manor Farm for 17. or so years. His knowledge of cattle, pasture and fencing was remarkable. Manor Farm is a living memorial to his skill. 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Percent of 2006-07 School funding Increase from Board of Supervisors Spent on Employee Salaries / Fringe Benefits: In the current year (200607) $551,395 or 81.5% of the $676,870 additional funding provided by the Board of Supervisors was spent on employee raises and fringe benefits. We spent money on these other “nice, but nonessential (my paraphrase of a resident’s assumption about school spending)” items: Join Mountain Vista Governor’s School at LFCC; Technology Software Increases and Network upgrades; Add! RCES Classroom Replacement Furniture; Add 2 used cars for trips to reduce use of buses; Roof Replacement RCHS; Additional Energy Costs; Additional Trash Removal Costs (Provider passed on Rappahannock County’s “tipping fee.”); Additional Custodial Services / supplies for New Gym; Next Step Program; Special Ed. Regional Tuition increase; and RCHS Septic System upgrades. 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Maazels draw young notables to their home theater, artist residency By Susan Anspach Rappahannock News Staff Writer Paul LaRosa received a message from his opera instructor the day before the first round of auditions for a young artists program he’d never heard of “My teacher called me up and said, ‘tomorrow at 2:30 you’re singing for Lorin Maazel. Have a good time.’’’ Backstage after the dress rehearsal of the Castleton Residency for Young Artists launch, LaRosa recalls that he’d been more than willing to rearrange his schedule for the audition, upon hearing the Music Director of the New York Philharmonic’s name dropped. “I didn’t even know this existed,” he said. “But I was there. 1 was under the impression I was being hired for a job.” Instead, when LaRosa scored, the role of Junius in Benjamin Britten’s “The Rape of Lucretia,” staged last weekend at Castleton Farms in Rappahannock County, he land ed the opportunity to participate in an experience he described as being far rarer than an average opera gig. “This was something that really allowed you to focus on one thing,” said LaRosa, a grad student in the Juilliard Masters program. “It’s really been wonderful spending all this time on these performances.” “Usually I feel like I'm spinning plates,” he added. “By midsecond week here, we were rehearsing this every day.” The Castleton residency lasted four weeks for the spring show’s company of 50 musicians, designers, directors, coaches and managers. The group spent the time working and living on the Castleton Farms estate, the heart of which is its private, 72-seat theater suited for recital and chamber music programs, dance and theatrical events, and chamber opera. In the final string of rehearsals, the cast of eight, most in the post-graduate age range, was joined by a dozen musicians from the Youth Orchestra of Americas, an ensemble of musicians ages 1826 representing nearly two dozen countries. The Maazels themselves arrived at the farm several days prior to opening night to pull the performance together in its final stages. “We house them, feed them, and in the meantime they have a wonderful time putting together this performance,” said Lorin Maazel’s wife and Chateauville Foundation cofounder, German actress Dietlinde Maazel. “This is incredibly rare for people our age, to be able to work with (Lorin Maazel),” said LaRosa. “When he came, all eyes were on him.” Lorin Maazel also serves as Music Director for both the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia opera house in Spain and the Symphonica Toscanini, a youth professional orchestra based in A night to remember for Robeys By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Friends, neighbors, concerned citizens—all came out last Wednesday evening to help raise over $4,000 to help the Robey family of Castleton recover from a devastating fire that recently destroyed their home. Both Janet and Terry Robey work for the Chateauville Foundation in Castleton. The occasion was an impromptu concert organized by some 50 up and coming young musical stars at the Chateauville Foundation’s Residency for Young Artists who volunteered—along with Maestro Lorin Maazel and his wife, Dietlinde TurbanMaazel—to help the young couple. The Robey benefit concert was a perfect introduction to the community for the group that was in residence at the Castleton Farm for the Chateauville Foundation’s opera performance this past weekend of “The Rape of Lucretia.’’ Those attending were treated to an incomparable musical program that consisted largely of popular Broadway show tunes, a poetry reading, a clarinet quartet written by Mozart, and a surprise performance by the Maestro himself. The concert ended appropriately with “Amazing Grace,” the well-know hymn sung by the entire company and joined in by the audience. A surprise performance by Maestro Lorin Maazel, one of the world’s best known conductors, was loudly applauded as he Photo by Richard Lyfces Maestro Lorin Maazel performed at The SchoolHouse to help benefit the Robey family. accompanied Nancy Gustafason and Vale Rideout as they sang “People Will Say We Are in Love” (from Oklahoma). Undoubtedly the most touching moment of the evening came at the conclusion of the concert when the Robey daughters were asked up to the stage to be presented a surprise gift from their grandparents, “Grammy and Papa,” a.k.a. D.W. and Betty Hitt. Everyone strained to get a better view of this irresistible scene of Kayla Robey hugging her new dachshund puppy given to her to replace the little dog killed in the house fire. Mary Collins of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department spoke for everyone associated with the event when she said, “We are so grateful to the community for supporting this young family” she added. “The Robeys are deeply appreciative of this outpouring of generosity as well.” Over $4,000 had been collected as of this week. Others who may want to contribute can send their check made out to Washington Fire and Rescue, Inc. for the Robey Fire Fund, P.O. Box 238, Washington, VA 22747. The Robey fundraising website can be seen at www.robey.byday.com Morningside Farm^Nursery LLC 1 .1 Fragrant Herbs Colorful Annuals Hardy Perennials ^3 Exotic Plants ^3 Rustic Garden Ironwork Beautiful Terra Cotta This is our favorite time of die year, as gardens begin to emerge from the slumber of winter. This season will be the best ever at Momingsidc Farm & Nursery Wc have expanded our area for selling plants, and have a nevg larger parking area. Gome and wateh us bloom! Rome. The Castleton residency, auditions which began last fall, drew participants from top music programs, productions and conservatories from across the States, Europe and South America, including Stage Director William Kerley, a London-based freelancer, and Arianna Zukerman (Female Chorus), whose 2006-07 season engagements include a debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a collaboration with the Miami String Quartet. Yale University grad student Tamara Mumford’s (Lucretia) recent stage appearances include her roles of Laura in “Luisa Miller” and Eine Altstimme in “Parsifal,” both produced with the Metropolitan Opera. Vale Rideout returned to Rappahannock this year as Male Chorus in “Lucretia”; the tenor currently singing Alfred in the San Francisco Opera’s “Die Fledermaus” played Peter Quint in last year’s Chateauville chamber opera pilot project, Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw.” Dietlinde Maazel explained that the residency will be an annual project for the founda tion, with the hope of program expansion down the road. “One day we hope to get more support from outside entities, to work on endowments,” she said. “We would love to expand to twice a year, or all summer long.” This June marks the tenth anniversary of The Chateauville Foundation, the stage of which has served as a venue for per formers including internationally acclaimed musicians violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Mslislav Rostropovich and flautist Sir James Galway. “It’s starting now that people are starting to approach us specifically about (the residency),” said Dietlinde Maazel. “It’s just an enormous thrill E-mail the reporter sanspach@timespapers.com -— " ' sfr CONSIDER ADVERTISING WITH THE RCSSA RCSSA, Rappahannock Countv School Sports Association, is offering some prone advertishtg space for sale. 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For mtduumal listing or to consign call: Stan Stevens - Equipment Sale Manager - Cell 540-631-3523 Fauquier Livestock Exc does not guarantee anv item sold NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS Jjn« Can5406753338 with your news tips. Few questions, few answers at Dominion meeting By Jason Peck Rappahannock News Staff Writer In the back of the room, people could learn why Dominion Virginia Power wants to build their power line. To the side they could see their routes. And in the front of the room, they could view the power line corridor on detailed, colored maps. The gathering at Culpeper Middle School on Monday night was Dominion’s shot at convincing the public that their pro-1 posed 500,000-volt power line was needed. About 24 Dominion representatives took questions while wearing matching powder-blue polo shirts. The presentation wasn’t enough to please the crowd of skeptics. “It’s a real art to being this evasive,” Rappahannock resident Kathleen Hutcheson said in frustration. “They do an incredible job of saying lots, but absolutely nothing. It’s incredible. We’re not going to leave with any more information we came with.” Her mend, Aileen Laing, sniffed when asked if she learned anything. “Are you kidding?” Laing said. “Tve never heard so much propaganda in one small space in my life.” Monira Rifaat of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Power Line Task Force said, “The format is to divide people into smaller groups so there’s no massive onslaught on Dominion.” Dominion held the meeting as an “open house,” where representatives gave out information but didn’t take public comments. The public-comment phase will come when the energy company submits its plans to the State Corporation Commission later this month. “Then that all becomes public record,” spokesman Chet Wade said. “It really doesn’t become an official event until we file. This is just something we do on top of that to get as much information out there as possible.” The possible power line represents part of the TransAllegheny Interstate Line, a proposed 210 miles of transmission lines from southwestern Pennsylvania to West Virginia to Northern Virginia. The total project will cost $850 million. The Richmond-based energy company claims the line is needed to prevent “rolling blackouts” in Northern Virginia. The current plan has the power line running through an existing transmission corridor for five miles in the northern tip of Culpeper County. Dominion has said they would need about 100 additional feet of land in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappa §&&' fi i ** Sip ; spa*pipgppB-pT* • ,;> * Webb calls on SCO to Validate Need, Safeguard Environment in Consideration of Dominion Power Line ,r? 5* Washington, D.C.—Senator Jim Webb sent a letter to the > ii State Corporation Commission | (SCC) last Friday asking that the Commission validate the ; need for increased transmission capacity in Northern Virginia. The Senator also asked the Commission to ensure in its consideration of the Dominion Pbwer request that the proper steps are taken to safeguard the environment, minimize the tak Photo by ShamuB Fatzinger Jim Webb mg of private property and protect the region’s historic sites. The Senator has received numerous phone calls and letten from constituents concerned about the new electronic transmission line. The full text of Senator Webb’s letter to. the SCC follows. ■ April 13,2007 ; ' ^ ’ . . v- • ; V Chairman Theodore V. Morrison, Jr. Virginia State Corporation Commission Post Office Box 1197 Richmond, Virginia 23218 Dear Chairman Morrison: It is my understanding that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) will soon consider plans by PJM Interconnection, Allegheny Power and Dominion Power to construct a new electric power line passing through Allegheny’s Meadowbrook substation in Frederick County to Dominion’s Loudoun substation. My office has been contacted by numerous constituents concerned about the “Meadowbrook-Loudoun* transmission line and I wish to share with you their, as well as my, concerns about the . new line, I would hope that the SCC in its consideration of the Meadowbrook-Loudoun transmission line would take such steps as are necessary to safeguard the environment . of this pristine and beautiful part of the Commonwealth. ! These steps would include making sure the transmission ■ . fine respects view sheds and historic resources and mini-. ! mixes the takings of privately owned lands. Additionally, | I urge the Commission to dispose of this issue in a manner that protects the quality of life for area residents. m Finally and most importantly, the Commission should '!• validate the need for increased transmission capacity in ^ Northern Virginia. 3 • . I thank you in advance for your time and consideration of this matter. With land regards, I remain & ,V; 5 .* , / , •K'Wi:*. , • - plpt. ^ Bs« JllliES Jim Webb United States Senator hannock counties. *Tm sure that anyone who’s been around here recognizes how fast the growth has been, how significant it’s been and how it’s continuing,” Wade said. “It’s not surprising the demand for electricity is continuing to grow. And so this project is designed to serve that need.” Others weren’t so convinced. “It’s an eyesore,” Amissville resident Gilly Edwards said. “It’s a complete and utter blot on the countryside where people are trying to preserve the countryside in Rappahannock. It doesn’t matter. They (Dominion) just ride right over you.” About 55 participants came from Rappahannock County, which accounted for about half of the attendees at the session. The contingent included County The Power Line • What: Proposed 68mile power line by Dominion Virginia Power, part of the 210mile Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line. The company may put 13 miles in Rappahannock County. • Why: To prevent “rolling blackouts” in Northern Virginia by 2011, according to Dominion. • Cost: Estimated $210 million • Future: Hearings begin before the State Corporation Commission in April. Dominion has asked the SCC to rule within a year. • On the Web: http:// www.aptrailinfo.com/ Administrator John McCarthy, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Anderson and Wakefield District Supervisor Roger Welch. Rifaat said she believes more people would have attended the open house had the area not been assaulted by high winds on Monday. Several Culpeper residents, including local representatives like Supervisor Steve Nixon and Del. Ed Scott, also attended the session. Tm not convinced that this is the best route,” Scott said. “It doesn’t make sense to run a power line from Winchester to Loudoun through Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock. I haven’t been convinced of the benefit to folks in Culpeper.” Conversation slowed about an hour into the open house, with community members and Dominion’s representatives sticking mostly to themselves. Outside, the Piedmont Environmental Council handed out flyers and neon protest signs. Jeffersonton resident Amy Ressler grabbed two. “We asked several questions, they failed to provide any information” Ressler said. “When we asked specific questions they pointed us to other people, who pointed us back to other people and they still foiled to answer questions. They simply said they didn’t know the answer to that.” Rappahannock News Staff Writer Kevin Allen contributed to this report. E-mail the reporter at jpeck@timespapers.com Ancient history becomes part of modem batde The battle to prevent Dominion Virginia ftiwer from expanding an existing right-ofway corridor that spans Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties turned to foe past when local archaeolopst Dr. Pht Curry of Washington, Va. joined foe fight. Curry is compiling historical information about foe Pbes Road area of Rappahannock in hopes of having the region declared a ‘Historic District,’' protecting it in perpetuity 'from foe proposed new power lines. Curry said Poes Road dates from foe 1770s, and, since foe area is still largely undeveloped, many historical artifacts remain undisturbed along the Jordan and Rappahannock rivers and in the rolling farmland in between. Recently, Curry and a dozen concerned Poes Road residents rode to a 1700s homesite known locally as “the Cooksey place.” On foot or on horseback is the only way to access the remote location on a private farm, said trail leader and Poes resident Sally Cunningham. Buried deep in the countryside that lies between Crest Hill Road and North Poes Road north of Flint Hill — yet within sight of the proposed power line expansion — the Cooksey place yielded Curry vital information to support the Historic District label. In just a few minutes poking around and under the crumbling, hand-laid native fieldstone fireplace and foundation, Curry unearthed clues to the home’s age, including a stone lintel that likely topped the front door, and a nearby earthen cellar she believes was topped by a wooden icehouse, long lost to time and weather. Curry pointed out handhewn chestnut beams which have survived three centuries, much of it exposed to the elements as the house fell into disrepair 75 or more years ago. She also uncovered a 50foot-deep well a dozen feet from the house, and a nearby depression that was probably the location of the home’s outhouse. “A treasure trove for an archaeologist,” Curry called it, saying that farmstead families often used the outhouse as a trash bin. ‘It will be full of artifacts.’ She did not inspect. Overall, Curry’s findings in the Poes area range from preCivil War homesites such as the Cooksey place, and tell of a far earlier history that includes 1600s Indian projectile points (arrowheads and spear points) and a stone hatchet found by resident Wit Kuncewicz that a Smithsonian scientist dated to 2,500 B.C. 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Hospice of the Rapidan’s Butterfly Release to be held on Mother’s Day Hospice of the Rapidan’s fifth annual Butterfly Release will be held on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 pm in the beautiful formal gardens of James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange. The Butterfly Release a life-affirming expression of hope and peace highlighted by the release and flight of 200 Aging Together Encourages Wide Participation in Community Conversation Date: Saturday April 21, 2007 Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon Place: Rappahannock County High School Hosted by: The Rappahhnnock County Elder Coalition of the Aging Together partnership Guest speaker: Dr. John McCue, Mountainside Medicine Each year Aging Together conducts a Community Conversation on Aging, a public forum with citizens and organizations in Rappahannock County. The annual Community Conversation on Aging is an opportunity to learn about the needs and preferences of older adults and their families. As a result of past conversations as well as input from a regional needs assessment the Aging Together part nersmp received a $750,000 grant in 2006 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to implement strategies designed to impact services for area seniors. The Partnership is now taking steps to reach our goals and wants to hear from the community how we’re doing. Come join us in shaping our future! Why should you participate in this conversation? Regardless of how old you are, the growth in the aging population will affect you. This demographic shift expected over the next 20 years will change the face of our community in countless ways, from housing to job opportunities to the ways we relate to our neighbors. Whether the change is beneficial or problematic depends on what we do now. Seniors, their families and caregivers, professional providers and local businesses can all benefit from attending the Community Conversation both to listen and to provide input. The Rappahannock County Elder Coalition Community Conversation on Aging will be held in conjunction with the Health Fair sponsored by the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society. Lunch/refreshments will be provided along with information about local resources for older persons. Please RSVP at 540-6753313 For more information ask for Sharon Pyne Ask the Arborist By Jamie Wood jl.S.A. Certified I Arborist Preventing Tick Problems There are about 75 species of ticks in the United Stares. They are parasites of nearly al land vertebrates, including snakes, tortoises, birds, and most species of mammals. Ticks tend to climb vegetation and congregate along pans and roads, drawn by the vibrations, heat and carbon monoxide of passing animals. Adults may live for more than two years without feeding while they Slnspee?chikiren and pets datfy when they have been exposed to high tide areas. Repellents containing DEET are effective when applied to socks, pants, and exposed parts of the body. Wear protective clothing, such as long pants and boots when entering tide-infested areas. ' Cutting grass and either vegetation in a four to six foot band along each side of walkways and paths will reduce tick populations. Grass over six inches nigh protects ticks against drying in the sun, tall vegdation also nas the efisadvantage of providing cover for heist animals, such as mice. Ask your Bartlett Tree Representative about our tick management program. Barrier treatments and Daminex tubes are just two of the ways we can help you protect your family, pets and livestock. If you have any euesbons ex comments regarding this article, or any other questions, please contact me at jwoodObarttett.com or 1-877-Bartlett. fSf BARTLETT VYy TREE EXPERTS Monarch butterflies in the spring air accompanied by harp and violin music. Area residents sponsor butterflies in memory of loved ones who have died and in honor people who have made a difference in their lives, especially those who have been caregivers for the terminally ill. The Butterfly Release supports Hospice of the Rapidan’s grief care program, which include free, community based care to assist people with their grieving and healing, regardless of hospice affiliation. Anyone is welcome to sponsor butterflies at $25 each. Sponsorship includes free admission to the ceremony and formal gardens plus discounted access to Montpelier’s exhibits and presentations. Hospice of the Rapidan is very grateful to The Montpelier Foundation for their continued support of this event. For 2007 Hospice of the Rapidan has changed the date of this event to Mother’s Day in recognition of the extraordinary care mothers provide every day. They have added a private Mother’s Day brunch and dinner at Elmwood at Sparks Restaurant located near Montpelier for families attending the Butterfly Release. Each reservation includes the Butterfly Release and a butterfly sponsorship plus a delicious three course brunch or dinner in honor of the mother in your life. Butterfly Brunch reservations are available between 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., and Butterfly Dinner reservations are available between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 ($25 per child) for the Butterfly Brunch and $65 ($30 per child) for the Butterfly Dinner, not including beer, wine, tax or tip. A portion of each reservation is tax deductible. Menus and directions are available on our website at www.hotr.org/ butterfly2007.htm. To sponsor a butterfly, make a Butterfly Brunch or Butterfly Dinner reservation, or to get more information contact Tammy Barboza at Hospice of the Rapidan by phone at 540.825.4840. 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Hummingbirds - our miniature migratory marvels The natural world is filled with mysteries, and this month we can eiyoy one of the most amazing spring rituals - the return of our migratory birds. And for me, the homecoming of the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most miraculous of aU. That these miniature bundles of feathers and flight muscles, powered by a heart smaller than a pea, can make a 1500mile journey from Virginia to Panama and back always astounds me. All winter our hummingbirds took advantage of the flowers, insects, and warmth of Central America. But in February, something in their genes said it’s time to prepare for the arduous trip north to RappNature Marshall P. Jonas 540-987-3105 marshall.Jonesemindspring.cotn make another generation of ruby-throated jewels. They bulked up as much as 50 percent above their normal body weight to get ready. Then, Keep the scene clean. 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Fortunately, we already know that once again, many have achieved their impossible feat across the Gulf The website documents the arrival of hummers on schedule from Texas to Florida in early March. But many people with hummingbird feeders poised are still wondering, when will they arrive in Virginia? The answer - by the time you’re reading this, despite our recent cold weather, they’re likely already here! “Our first visit from hummers was April 9, several years ago. Typically they arrive the 13 - 15,” posted resident Reed Engle recently on Rappnet. I followed up with Reed and learned that he and his wife Dolores have been keeping a nature journal for 14 years from their home on the Hazel River in Culpeper County. “I would guess that we have 50-60 hummers at high season, The light3 at it here I' I e*!"when our «• r'9h?caraTihe °n/!?e'Wi,hSH" V,ew «the right price in a matter mouse- V°“ can find wvvw.chryslerofcni^l—— ™*VSIER OF cSSSa 540.547-3900 NO Jeep “S“bCR™T? «o problem, , Jo* weve got your backf «»■ but it becomes completely impossible to count beyond ten on perches, ten hanging above nagging the first ten, and several dozen more dive bombing,” Reed wrote me - a vivid description of their legendary territoriality as each bird attempts to lay claim to every favored food source in sight. If you put out feeders, the recommended mixture is one part sugar to four parts water - never use honey, which can ferment. Red food coloring is unnecessary and could actually be harmful. Feeders also must be thoroughly cleaned every few days. For those interested in an alternative to feeders, Bruce Jones - who described our hummers’ fall migration preparations in the September, 2004 edition of his “Birds of Rappahannock” series in this newspaper - informed me that fuchsias in hanging baskets are hummingbird magnets, so we’re trying them at our house this year. And you don’t have to clean them! Habitat is key Of course, hummingbirds cannot live by feeders and fuchsias alone. They must have insects to nourish their own bodies and feed their rapidly growing young - who have only a few months to get ready for their own fall journey. This means a mixture of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, especially those with red, orange, or yellow tubular flowers. Habitat diversity is part of the Engles’s secret for an abundance of hummers. "We have major perennial beds near the house on all elevations, large shrubs adjacent to the feeders, and much water,” said Engle. On Bruce Jones’s property, one of the hummingbird’s pre U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ruby-throated hummingbird ferred early blooming species is the red buckeye. A beautiful small tree which thrives in the dappled shade of larger trees, it is especially important since it flowers just as the hummers return. Other preferred hummingbird species include Azaleas, Bee balm, Cardinal flower, Columbine, Jewelweed, Mimosas, Trumpet honeysuckle, and Trumpet vine. ASpring bird walk for all Hummingbirds are of course only one of dozens of species of migratory birds to be seen in April. Some return here to nest, while others rest temporarily on their way to breeding sites farther north. “The best bet for seeing migrating birds is late April and early May”, said Shenandoah National Park’s Alan Williams. On Saturday May 5, Williams will lead a bird walk at Jordan River Farm, sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Photo by Marshall Jones Fuchsias are prettier than most hummingbird feeders and the hummers love them Biodiversity Task Force. ' Emery Lazar, who is coordinating attendance, expects this walk will be just as successful as last year's at Caledonia Farm. With a mixture of forests, fields, and ponds, Jordan River Farm provides an ideal mixture of habitats for a wide variety of birds, from hummingbirds to hawks. The walk is open to all, from novices to experienced birders, but attendance is limited to 25 participants. To register, contact Emery at 937-1789, or edazar@ earthlink.net For more information On the web, see the hummingbird society (www.hummingbirdsociety.org). For those who prefer information the oldfashioned way, a comprehensive reference is The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small by Stephen Kress. Gregarious This is David. He is an exceedingly friendly cat who, according to Sally Cunningham of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, “gets along with everybody and all animals.” David is in great shape, and is a real survivor. He is two years old, a neutered male who would make an excellent companion in anyone’s home. To meet David and perhaps strike up a lifelong relationship, phone Sally at 540-636-3308. 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What it takes to be well By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Jeanne Beatty has been helping people live healthier lives since, as an 18-year-old, she began teaching yoga to her mother and some friends. On Monday, Beatty will spread some of her knowledge to Rappahannock residents during a free well-being seminar at the Rapphannock County Libraiy. The 52-year-old Amissville resident combines relaxation techniques, breathing and stretching exercises, a Christian foundation and several Asian traditions, such as tai chi, in helping people live healthier, more balanced lives. Beatty says she “grew up with her fingers in the dirt” and wants to bring other people back to nature. Looking out at the Blue Ridge Mountains, she says, “This, to me, is what people are missing.” Beatty lived in Florida for 30 yeans and moved to Virginia to get back to a mountainous setting, like the one she grew up with in Ligonier, Pa She also uses nature analogies to help people grasp what they need to live happier or healthier lives. She compares a person’s life to a garden, awlring clients what they want to grow, how to nurture it and reminding them to prepare for changing seasons that will affect the garden they cultivate. “You can’t help everybody, but you can help yourself,” she said. “The only person who can save you is you.” Laughter and nutrition are two areas Beatty focuses on to help people nurture themselves. BE WELL: Jeanne Beatty is hosting a free well-being seminar at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Rappahannock County Library. “Without joy and laughter it's hard to grow,” she said. “God says love is the greatest of all his gifts, but many people go through all their lives without knowing love.” She adds that many people are too eager to take prescriptions to try to heal themselves. Tm hoping it goes from the drug industry to the wellness industry” she said. Beatty says fear is what holds many people back from living happy and healthy lives. “What you’re doing is preconceiving a situation and darkening it,” she said. She encourages clients to avoid asking “why” aft the time, and be “warriors” in life. Struggles can good, because they bring strength and learning, she says. Beatty says it is often the distress that people feel, rather than the stress, that runs them down. “Don’t be so naive as to ask for a change of the winds,” she said, quoting popular motivational and business coach Jim Rohn. “Learn to set your sails.” Beatty teaches clients to be aware of what she calls people’s inner circles and outer circles, which are always in conflict with each other. The outer circle involves the external aspects of one’s life. And the inner circle is the person’s true self. “What we show on the outside is often not what we are on the inside,” Beatty said. She teaches with mirrors, because she says many people are afraid of facing themselves. Beatty says its alright if a person doesn’t like everything they see; he or she should try to improve it, but without being negative. “Sometimes you have to be hard on yourself, sometimes you have to give yourself some praise,” she said. Beatty urges people to “rearrange” parts of their lives, rather than “change,” which is a scary and discouraging word to many people. “See beyond the present, visualize to realize,” she said. “When you begin to see, you’ll be able to take hold of it.” Beatty admits that she has made mistakes in her own life, and tries to learn, rather than hide, from them. The mother of three sons - ages 22, 20 and 12 - has been divorced twice and says, “I hope I can help some, other woman not be dumb like I was.” Smith From Page A1 for solving multiple cases in a timely fashion. This is the first open sheriff election in over 30 years since there is not an incumbent Sheriff seeking re-election. Current Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz has stated that he wants to retire and is not interested in running for re-election. Leadership style Smith has served under three different sheriffs during her career; John Henry Woodard, Gary Settle, and current Sheriff Larry Sherertz. She said that she would develop her own style of leadership, taking a few pointers from past administrations. “Anyone who is sheriff in this county has to be a working sheriff,” she stated, “You have to be willing to come out when you are called and be there for your people.” Smith noted that she wants to bring her availability and accountability to the position. ' “What Rappahannock needs now is a sheriff that is going to be there for its citizens,” she said, “I want citizens to look up to the office, to trust the office, and feel that their problem will be taken care of.” Community relations Smith also spoke about community policing, noting that citizens of the county should be able to give information to their sheriff’s office. “Every one of our deputies should immerse themselves in the community,” she said. * As part of increasing community communications, Smith mentioned that the RCSO has wanted a “reverse 911” system for years, but mentioned that it would cost tens of thousands of dollars from county taxpayers. A reverse 911 system automatically calls residents in a cer-. tain area in case of a crisis. “It would be great to have one but it is a very expensive system.. . where will the money come from?” she asked practically. Smith thought that the RCSO could explore obtaining grants for the system or team up with the Fire and Rescue companies to defray the costs. “Obviously, if we need an increase from the County Board of Supervisors we will have to ask for it,” she said about working with a limited budget. “A lot of times we have to do without.” Smith said that she wouldn’t cut funding if it jeopardized a deputy’s safety, but noted that the sheriff’s office has recently depended on grants for additional equipment. Regional jail Smith said that she would She says she was raised in an “undisciplined world” on her parents’ 10-acre tree farm and spent a great deal of time enjoying her godparents’ two amusement parks, Idlewild Park and Storybook Forest in Pennsylvania. But Beatty learned the value of structure and discipline as she grew older, and now she wants to pass that knowledge on to others. “I want to transfer and give you tools so you can begin to build yourself,” she said. Tm just faying to help people be.” Jeanne Beatty’s workshop begins at 7 p.m. Monday at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information, contact Beatty at gentlebalance 2000@yahoo.com or 321-4278985. Make a Sound Investment! Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is prepared to help you improve your marketability and enhance your skills. In an effort to meet your needs, LFCC offers: • professional development courses, certificate programs and associate degrees • day, evening and Internet courses • on-site training and customized instruction • financial aid, scholarships and affordable tuition rates For more information, interested individuals may contact the Fauquier Campus at (540) 351-1505 or visit the Colleges Web site at http://www.lfcc.edu. Tl* College’s Fauquier Campus is conveniently located on U.S. Route 29 in Warrenton. LORD FAIRFAX YOUR FUTURE OUR FOCUS. Photo courtesy of Connie Smith ENTERING THE RACE: Connie Smith joins two other law enforcement officials seeking the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s position in this fall’s election. have to hear the details for the county’s proposed participation in a regional jail before forming an opinion. “We have to find a place to put it first,” she* said practically. Currently, members of the Regional Jail Board are looking at a location in Shenandoah County, which is farther away from a proposed location in Warren County. Smith said that increasing the distance to the jail would be would require additional transportation costs and put a heavy load on county employees. Smith also talked about increasing training for employees in the Sheriff’s office including advanced training for the dispatchers. “Onecan never have enough training,” she said, “a lot of the training is out there, we just have to seek it out.” Smith also spoke about increasing school security equipments. “Around the nation our schools are experiencing violence,” she explained. “It is the responsibility of the Sheriff’s office and school officials to deal with these potential situa-. tions.” Smith serves as a member of the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and has coached softball for the high school for nearly 5 years. Other members of the county remember her service in the Castleton Fire Department and assisting with girl’s basketball. If Smith is elected, she would serve as Rappahannock County’s first woman sheriff. Smith, however, downplayed any significance, “lb me it shouldn’t even be a question,” she said, “I think that people need to look at who is the best person for the job, male or female.” M ft-Hait6rsoll| ational Libra v.; ;. - . . ■ ■ Health Resource Center librarian, I Jennifer Durand, j assists a visitor. ■■ . I Fauquier Health Health Resource Hosts Open House Friday, April 20 • 2:00 - 4 • 2:30 PM • remarks by FHS President and CEO, • Light Refreshments • Everyone is invited Finding health and wellness information is not difficult, but finding unbiased, up-to-date, accurate information is a more complex matter. Fauquier Health System's Health Resource Center is staffed with a full-time librarian to help you. Health Resource Center materials include medical books, journals and newsletters, and disease-specific publications on issues like diabetes, arthritis and 250 electronic medical journals. 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A ‘Merkle’ of Nature By John Hallberg Special to the Rappahannock News Many of the local folks and various outlanders (ok, I’m one) have come to know this time of year aa special for many reasons. One, certainly is the Morel mushroom. Known in these parts as ‘merkles’ because after sprang rains and warm days they appear Jike ‘miracles’, the word spoken with the local area dialect. Many people debate which variables produce the most or best morels (which side of a mountain, sun exposure vs shade, symbiosis with other plants etc) but truly the most critical variable has to be the contingency of Tired of shouldering the pain? At Culpeper Regional Hospital, we're more than a shoulder to cry on. Do you suffer from tired shoulders? Does it hurt when you rotate your arm? Does your shoulder socket creak or pop? Shoulder pain is more common than you may think. And more complex than you might imagine. Than because your shoulder is more than a shoulder...it is actually several joints that combine with tendons and musdes to allow you to perform a wide array of tasks— from scratching your ear to swinging a golf club. This range of motion has a price, however. It may lead to a number of conditions that can cause pain and affect your range of motion or quality of life. Information available from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Come meet Sandy Boone, the new Medical Fitness a Director of Powell Wellness Center. She will have ■ membership information available. Culpeper Kt'^ional 11 ospitaI S3 Promoting hetlth Preserving community. 501 Sunset lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 www.culpeperhospital.coin Photos by John Hallberg MARVELOUS MORELS: It’s that time of year when the hunting and gathering begins for these tasty mushrooms. rain then sun/warmth. Other factors certainly come into play especially for hunting early vs late season (here that means early April vs late April/early May) but us hunter/gatherers are excited by the spring showers. Hmm.. taking this into account you probably realize that this will be a skewed year for morels. The cold and lack of precip (till recently) has kept the traditionally early morels at bay. Normally the ‘black uns’ (usually more pointy at top and darker in color) start popping around the first of April and continue to nearly the end of the month. The much prized ‘white merkles’ (shorter stem, bigger and whiter cap) typically start around the 10th or so of April and go till the first week or so of May. I’m hopeful that as the apple blossoms bloom-another indicator of timing, that another fine season is in order. Morels appear to be a On Ram an) Durango V8 mod*. 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Whether it’s pesticides, acid rain, logging, or building that has their numbers down..there are still way more morels rotting out there for lack of picking. Yea, I know, seems like an oxymoron or something but it’s true..so get out there Rappahannock! Tips/etiquette for morel hunters • respect your neighbors and the environment-ask first (bring them a few later, don’t fitter etc) • wear breathable long pants/sleeves • try to go with a friend or tel] someone you are going (and location...well..smile) • bring knife-cut morel at base, don’t pull up by roots • bring wicker style basket with small holes in bottom (spores disperse walking with merkles) • bring walking stick to steady yourself on slopes • look 3-10 feet away from you and zigzag through an area • try to ‘blur’ your, eyes a little and try to recognize the shape and pitted surfacemerkle trance • never pick old/soggy mushrooms (they start to smell bad-kinda like shellfish) • cut in half to vacate bugs, morels are always hollow (false morels have a chambered cap) • morels have to be cooked (till they reduce, exude juice) • I like the simplest method of preparation: sauteed with butter, a little salt/pepper on toast Minnesota is the only state with a state mushroom and you can guess what it is. Michigan is famous for its morel competitions and festivals. Here in Virginia and specifically Rappahannock I put on a small ‘Merkle Fest’ every year at my Smokehouse Winery here in the county. Regardless of your skills at hunting you are welcome to * come here for the festival and try some of what it’s all about. I cook up morels every little while and have other morel goodies- (morel quiches from Apple Hill, morel sticks, jewelry etc). There will also be some of Rappahannock’s finest music- the ‘Merkles’ and friends including Addled Asa and Demented Dorothy. Timing of acts to be announced soon. Please come try some of the fine Mead (honey wine) produced here as well. The festival is Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 from roughly 1-6 p.m. The Smokehouse Winery is located at 10 Ashby Road in Sperryville and can be reached at (540) 987-3194. Happy Hunting*

?. I lovers of the outdoors and By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer :0 n tile extreme nortkeast comer of West Virginia 2i« a little kamlet tkat is > ■ _ packed witk kistory, oldtown ckarm anti outdoor opportunities of every kind. Witk a ' population of some 300 people, ^Harpers Feny is kest known lot ytjfcs past. But tke town, wkick is ||w*dged onto tke side of steep if/kluffs at tke confluence of tke f Potomac and Skenandoak nvet»r 8hIt otter* plenty Harpers Ferry will always i kave a place in kistory kooks because of Jokn Brown's ' ^(Raid, during wkick tke ^^;akolitkmist and kis22- f; man "Provisional Army ■^vof tke United States’* Iff took possession of a VJ&i $ f Armory with the inten- f *• tion of starting a slawa S; uprising on Oct. 16, 859. Militias from tke Wp H -JPistrict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia conveti on %’yS js£* Ferry, and on Oct. 18 a dozen U.S. Marines kroke % "■ mm the remaining raiders. Brown was ckarged witk conspiring witk slaves to commit treason and murder" and was kanged for bis crimes on Dec. 2, 1859, in Ckarle# | Town, Va. (Welt Virginia did JP not become a separate state . „ t >' •;*, -i Wf. : m A Day Away GET OUT: The towpath of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a favorite spot for walkers, while rock climbers hit foe craggy face of Maryland Heights and Whitewater enthusiasts ride foe rapids of foe Potomac River. . msgraw .I' _ Today, Brown seem* to be town's favorite son. Several Aops, cafes »ncl other attractions are named after tke famous akolitionist. iVv Among tke top sites is tile Jokn Brown %:Vax Museum, wkicli recounts tke man's life m* youtk to tke gallows. . One of Harpers Ferry's top eateries, tke Secret Si* Tavern, commemorates tke kalfj|p#. _ , , . dozen New England men tkat secretly financed Brown and ins raid on tke town’s ! armory. •‘f’- PI :? w&m An oWlisk now marl BrownV |e>i(» The actual Valley made it «Iwy « JEFFERSON'S ROCK: Thomas Jefferson stood at this point above Harpers Ferry in 1783 while en route to toe Continental Congress to Philadelphia. * , *' * JiW:. -L . , -;—.—- „ Union and Confederate i ■ ■ troops m Ferry frequently, and the town changed hands eight times from 1861 to 1S65. ' The wur' Hact'ii devastating effect on tHe town, and led all Hot about 100 of die 3,000 : -r'*H prewar residents to flee for * t' ' ". , ■ X.i safer areas. „ . " Southern armies, m most coveted spot in the area wat:4:l§ Maryland Heights, which at /V 1,448 feet is die highest ridge overlooking Harpers Ferry. . Hikers can still travel die ? Getting to and around Harpers Ferry ‘ *&!& A % Driving directions Harpers Ferry is located some 60 miles - about a 90-minute drive ; from the Town of Washington. Take U.S. 522 north to Front Royal ^ Turn a slight right onto U.& 340 and continue north for 41 mites , PafUnn ■ parking Parking can be difficult to find in ttie crowded historic district of Harpers Ferry. , Some visitor parking is available in t a lot at the Harpers Ferry Train , / Station on Potomac Street. The Harpers Ferry National Historic M* Park Visitor Center, located about t.5 mites southwest of town on U.S. 340, has a very large parking area and a shuttle bus that brings visitors to the town center. * ^ . On the Web v.\ to .••• : • - • • . - " . .'Si 'V .* • Appalachian Trail www.appaiachiantraH.org wwwnps.gov/iappa - - - ■ :‘sfsgly •Chesapeake and ONe Malonal,.^*s Historic Park www.ftos.gov/choh • Harpers Ferry National Historic Park " www. nps. gov/hafe >• West Virginia’s Eastern Gateway ' ■ www.harpersferrywv.net fUuwahannock News Staff fftatoa/KavinAUan LOOKING DOWN: Maryland Heights provides & beautiful view of Harpers Ferry and the converging waters of the Shenandoah (top) and Potomac (bottom) rivers. •sqm route to the Heigkts tkat thousand* of soldiers walked during the Civil War. Maryland Heights is a four-mile round trip bike from thexsenter of town. From Harpers Ferry, the trail crosses a trestle bridge over the Potomac Imw into Maryland, follows the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpaih and V climbs 850 feet to an outcropping tkat looks down on the town. Tke outcropping is also a J popular spot for rock climbers. Black history in Harpers Ferry does, not v ^ r end with John.Brown. - ?x^0 ; Storer College, an integrated sckool start* ed primarily to educate former slaves, was £ established in Harpers Ferry in 1867, At one . time, Frederick Douglass served as a trustee of ike college. - >ti - , * ,• : ■ Tke institution also served as tke setting . for tke second conference of tke Niagara ’ • > "Movement, which was fed bv W.E.B. Dubois and was die forerunner of tke National People. -■M *' Slorer was ^ ■' Sk‘* *> v m Court'* Brown v. The Board of Education * derision in 1954, but die campus is still used by the National Park Service a* a training f. - - ' i tecuity. - Q». r. . - ’ • ' Great outdoors Harpers Ferry bas maintained its historic 'fed and quaint mountain-town ambiance, and -... die best way to explore the area is by loot boots, But wear sturdy walking shoes or biking terrain is climbs are common even on tke town’s mam streets. : , Any last-minute gear need* can be met at The Outfitter at Harpers Ferry, located on . Higb Street in downtown. V, ’* Harpers Ferry is located at the hallway point of the Appalachia# Trail, which strefdhia to I 8 ft? • ;• V, ^ / through Rappahannock County on the way). The 2,175-mile footpath passes through || Harpers Ferry, with wooden posts directing -jv-V; hikers on the town’s brick sidewalks. - passes by Harpers Ferry is the Chesapeake and ; Ohio Canal towpatk, which follows alongside die Potomac River for 134 miles from n, D.C., to Cumberland, Md. Those who can s|oinach leaving solid ground may: want to explore a whitewater • ratting, canoeing, kayaking or tubing trip > f down the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. In addition, to Maryland Heights, another great overlook to take in the beauty of Harpers. Fengr is at Jefferson Rock, located7 . south of town on' the Appalachian Trail. 0>l Thomas Jefferson visited the spot in 4^: 1783 while passing through Harpers Ferry ’ on his way to the Continental Congress in iJSsu* v» • Philadelphia. ... ... ..... ... Jefferson was so struck by the beauty ol f"' the Potomac Gorge that in “Notes on the mm State of Virginia” he wrote, “This scene is , worth a voyage across if that holds true, then Rappahannock residents have no excuse not to make the;’ :'k | 60-mile joumey:’;'-:< |f wwpomgr at mamanxyypmw&pop&sjooin

Horses & People Benefit show Sunday The inaugural Thoroughbred Network benefit show is this Sunday, April 22, at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Schooling show attire is invited in classes ranging from in-hand for all ages of horses, under saddle and hunter hack, leadline, a beginner adult rider class, trail course, and games. The show benefits the TN, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Fauquier SPCA. Details are at (540) 903) 0092 or log onto WMrw.thoroughbrednetwork.org. Web site launched The all-new Warrenton Horse Show Web site was launched at a ceremony Friday, April 13, at Sitewhirks in Warrenton. Show president Bill Couzens spoke about the horse show’s role over the last 108 years as a county tradition. The launch was recognized by U.S. Equestrian Federation president David O’Connor and Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bloxum. The Web site address is www.warrentonhorseshow.com. Obstacle clinic slated The Tri-State Riding Club’s practice obstacle clinic is April 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Loudoun Fairgrounds in Leesburg. Details are at (540) 338-4339. World Cup on TV The Animal Planet will televise a 90minute broadcast of the FEI World Cup finals on Saturday, May ,12, beginning at 9 p.m. The telecast will include the finals in show jumping and dressage from Las Vegas. The competition is April 18-22. The show rebroadcasts at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 13 and at 2 p.m. on May 19. Harman to teach Dr. Joyce Harman of Flint Hill will conduct a saddle fitting clinic April 21 at Copper Hill Farm in Haymarket. Harman will lecture in the morning, covering all types of saddles. Following lunch, she will do hands-on saddle fitting appointments. Details are at (571) 261-3402. Harman, redux Holistic vet Dr. Joyce Harman will also lecture at the April 19 Trailblazers meeting, speaking on spring vaccination schedules. The lecture is at Granpa Groovey’s restaurant in Warrenton. Harman will begin speaking at 7:45 p.m. to allow for time for horsemen to also attend the Linda Tellington-Jones booksigning at nearby Horse Country Saddlery. The Trailblazers’ monthly ride is April 21 at the Phelps Wildlife Management Area near Sumerduck. Rideout is at 12 p.m. Details are at (540) 341-7943. Ready for polo? Stadium polo runs every Saturday night June 2 to Sept. 8 at Great Meadow in The Plains. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with the first of two games to begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per car, $10 per individual. Reserved tailgate parking spaces are available for purchase, as are season passes. Details are at (540) 253-5001. The Meadow Matches grass polo tournament will be June 15 starting at 12 p.m. Log onto www.couragecup.org for information. Great Meadow Polo will host regular league games, tournaments and more during the week, with Destination Polo offering lessons for beginners through advanced. For lesson information, log onto www.destinationpolo.com. For dub details, log onto www.greatmeadowpolo.com. Arabian meeting The Virginia Arabian Horse Association will host a meeting Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton Community Center. Guest speaker Dr. Kevin Dippert of Equine Reproduction Concepts in Amissville will speak on breeding technology. Details are at (540) 752-1118. Tellington-Jones to speak, sign Linda Tellington-Jones will sign copies of her latest book starting at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 19, at Horse Country Saddleiy in Warrenton. The event is free, hut reservations are appredated. Call (540) 347-3141 for more information or to reserve a signed copy of the book. Horse hospital reopens Officials at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center reopened the Leesburg facility following the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ issuance of an offidal release of quarantine on Wednesday. The hospital was quarantined in February after a horse there came down with symptoms of the deadly Equine Herpesvirus-1, a highly communicable neurological disease. Details are online at www.eme.vetmed. vt.edu. Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.ra.* Sunday School 10 a.m. J Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. -W Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. J? Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church f/ Pastor: John W. Lines ' jr ■ Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.r$/ -Jp f ? Worship Services 11 a.m. ?? < ^9 Evening Worship 7 p.m. & :;t|; f:| Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 plm.' Amlssville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. -jimfr -ty Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.mJ Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.rrt. % Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.ib. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. J* fS--' Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal |? , Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins ... Sunday: Sunday School 10 4mJfsP. t * » ^ Worship Service 6:30 a.m. J ■'& * ; .. ■ Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Interim pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 ; -H* Worship Service 11 a.m. J Thursday: Bible Study 7:30 pim. * i-r* Amlssville Full Gospel h Wf'VS^ Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II V Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.“'* Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong flint HittUMC-SurKl^^toR^|»jiA4^ am, Children's Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 am,.' calf for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Wbrshipat 9:55 am, Sunday School at 8:45 am. * , Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 pm SperryviHe UMC - Sunday Worship at , 11:30 am.. Sunday School 10:1Jji^m. Bibte Study on Sunday att''pfSF®;v ■ Amlssville United Methodist | ; Pastor: Rev. Edwaid “Nad” VanDyck 1\ r| Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 pm ■<«"*! f Worship Service 11 am , j: Sunday: Musical group practice 7 pm; St. Peter's Catholic Pariehimim, Pastor: Rr. Robert J. DeMartfno Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pm Sunday, 830 and 10 am* r t .*< Holy Days of Oblation call i Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, alter masses S 2 First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 am? ;fe"s Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson ill Thursday: Meditation 7:00 am Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. ' M Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. • J; f : Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 1130 am • s,, * Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. $ ’ ;VV Thursday: Meditation 7:00 am ‘ ST-4 Washington Baptist . . 'MjftPastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey > f. r* Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11 a.m. ft .: Men’s Distipleship Class 7 p.m. ^Thursday: Adult Choir 7 pm n^mton’S Gap Regular Baptiat I Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 am .cud Brown Bible » Pastor: John K. Burke # Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ys. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. fiPrayer Service 7 pm Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 am ^WOraWp Sendee 11 am Wednesday: f rayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God JlPastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. *.*;■ Worship/Children’s Church 11 am Evening Service 6 pm fggifladneiidey:'Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. J Thornton Gup Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. . jnd third Sundays at 10:30 am |jH&K f Love and Faithfulness Church : 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist David Clanagan g4#aeto«*ry. Saturday at 7 pm Pr - w * ML Lebanon Baptist Church >4. Plastor: Dallas Smith i Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 - Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 am | Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 pm Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 pm CHtKflY STREET Building Supply Cotp. “See Us For All Your - Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your new home mtke Rappahannock Nob 540-675-3349 News The People Next Door Today fee pace of life Is hectic. Many of us hardy nelgMian and seldom feel we taw tie fern to visit Our Ives he confined to the perimeters of our ho hiferruptod by school acttvtfes and trips to the store, days of vfsifing edfe the people next door.. .silling on fhe porch aid talking about what's going on...taking about tilings that matter to mi? i you don't know your neighbor, take the fime to pay a short visit You might find you have a lot in common. Over time a new friendship can grow. How great It could be to have and supports you. 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VIRGINIA (540) 82S-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News^| Track reject ‘River* finds no issue with walk-up ’chase start Local Clorevia Farm wins with Udeman at Colonial By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer NEW KENT COUNTY - The dark bay gelding walked, head lowered in compliance, obediently along with the groom, dancing a jig step when the jockey was boosted aboard, but returning to the rhythmic gait as the five-pack of horses stepped onto the springy Colonial Downs turf. Swimming River jogged a few yards then eased into a loping canter, following Paddy Young’s direction down the wide homestretch for a warmup spin and a look-see at the first fence before joining the others circling quietly behind starter Graham Alcock’s flag. That the Long Lane Farm homebred wasn’t lathered with sweat, eyes rolling, head tossing and tail wringing was proof that steeplechasing suits the 5-yearold. He hadn’t been ruled off the flat track — yet — but that was next, said owner-breeder Monica Ryan of Colts Neck, N.J. She said the son of The Wicked North marched through his conditions on the flat, breaking his maiden and winning a couple allowances, but his increasingly bad behavior at the starting gate led she and husband John to seek a new career for the athletic youngster. swapped to hurdles last tall, Swimming River placed at Camden in November and brained well over the winter at « conditioner Paul Rowland’s Pennsylvania farm before breaking his maiden at Little Everglades March 11. He returned to action at the April 14 Strawberry Hill Races at Colonial Downs, starting well and jumping to the lead with jockey Paddy Young. Though Tbughkenamon threatened at the last, Swimming River gained a length at the fence and drew off to win by three. Lone Arrow got up for second, with Tbughkenamon recovering from a mistake at the last to finish third. “This is our first ‘chaser” said a breathless Monica Ryan in the winner's circle. “It’s been really rewarding to give our horses a second career.” Rowland said that Swimming River just needed a change from the grind of training and racing on the flat. “He was sour” Rowland said. A little turnout and hacking in the Pennsylvania hunt country around his Hermitage Farm base (Hermitage being the former training center of Hall of Fame trainer Burley Cocks) was what it took to set Swimming River right. “He’s a promising young horse,” Rowland said. “He just needed to get his mind straight.” Flint Hill’s Clorevia Farm was represented by allowance winner Udeman. Their Focus On A Star was second in the maiden. Results Maiden claiming hurdle. Puree: $10,000.2 1/4 miles. Time: 4:26 2/5.1. Wild Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker WINNING TEAM: Right, Charley Strittmatter, owner of Clorevia Farm in Flint Hill, and and farm manager Charlie Brown head to the winner’s circle after Udeman’s victory. Journey, o/Gill Johnston, r/Carl Rafter, 2. Justobud, o/Gary Baker, r/Jeff Murphy; 3. Coco’s Clown, oBlue Creek Stable, r/Rylee Zimmerman. 5 started. Conditioned claiming hurdle. Purse: $15,000. 2 1/4 miles. Time: 4:18 2/5. 1. Udeman, o/Clorevia Farm, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Slattery, o/C rest view Farm, r/Paddy Young; 3. This is Houston, o/Dale Thiel, r/Carl Rafter. 4 started. Maiden hurdle. Purse: $15,000. 2 1/4 miles. Time: 4:22 4/5. 1. Dyn In Texas, a/Karen Gray, r/Rylee Zimmerman; 2. Focus on a Star, adore via Farm, r/Paddy Young; 3. Ice is Nice, olrv Naylor, r/Willi Dowling. 9 started. Allowance hurdle. Purse $30,000. 2 1/4 miles. Time: 4;22 2/5. 1. Swimming River, o/Long Lane Farm, r/Paddy Young; 2. Lone Arrow, o/Brigadoon Stable, r/Jeff Murphy; 3. Toughkenamon, o/ Armata Stable, r/Carl Rafter. 5 started. Training flat, first division. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 2:11 3/5. 1. Fantorini, o/Harold Via, r/Willi Dowling; 2. Flyrock, o/Leslie Young, r/Paddy Young; 3. Feshaw, o/Eve Fout, r/Matt McCarron. 4 started. Second Division. Time: 2:11 3/5. 1. Extra Check, a/Kinross Farm, r/Chris Read; 2. Preemptive Strike, o/Polaris Stable, r/Paddy Young; 3. Fiscal Storm, a/Arcadia Stable, r/Willi Dowling. 6 started. Loudoun Hunt Pointto-Point Results Junior field masters chase. 1. Sing and Hoist, o/r Sarah Green; 2. My Pal Harold, o/t Marlowe Daly. 3 started. Maiden flat. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 303 1/5. 1. Bad Dog Press, o/Tom Hulfish, r/Diana <Gillarn; 2. Hillbrook Buster, o/Donna Rogers, r/Bruee Daley. Novice timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:34 2/5. 1. Thundering Home, <VJoe Davies, r/Blake Curry; 2. Guerrero Don, (VEMO Stables, r/Jeff Murphy. Loudoun Times-Mirror Cup owner-rider timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:33 4/5. 1. Bien Allure, o/r Jim Whitner; 2. Mr. Gretzky, o/t Rusty Cline. Open flat. 1 3/4 miles. Time: 3:40 4/5. 1. Bold Quest, o/North woods Stable, r/Blair Waterman; 2. Cambridge Bay, o/Joe Davies, r/Adair Bonsai; 3. Company Man, o/Rusty Cline, f/Jeff Murphy. 6 started. Eustis Cup open timber. 3 miles. Time: 8:01 3/5. 1. Antonio Star, a/John Pettibone, r/Diana Gillam; 2. Bowman's Crossing, o/Whitewood Stable, r/Woods Winants. Leonard Weyl memorial ladies timber. 3 miles. Time: 7:01 2/5. 1. Bon Fleur, o/Irv Naylor, r/Ellen Homer, 2. Inca Colony, a/Vicki Fuller, r/Molly Forlano. Sunny Phillips memorial Virginiabred flat. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 2:51 3/5. 1. Protoool Chief, o/Randy Rouse, r/Diana Gillam; 2. Bencivenga, a/Rosemarie Bogley, r/Liam McVicar; 3. Brogans Shield, o/Beth deStanley, r/Liam McVicar. 7 started. Sporting Calendar APRIL 19 Linda Tellington-Jones booksigning and lecture, 7 p.m., free. (540) 347-3141 19- 22 Rose Mount Farm show. Spotsylvania. (540) 8934440 20- 22 Little Rock TVailer supply open houM, Lucketts, free, www. Httlerocktrailersuppty.com 21 Dr. Joyce Harman saddle fitting clinic, Copper Hill Farm, Haymarket, (571) 261-3402 21 Rack to Basics woptorn show, 9 a.m., Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375. 21 Oak Hill hunter show, White Post (540) 837-3000 21 Middleburg Spring Races, Glen wood Park, 1:30 p.m., (540) 687-6545 21 Casanova Hunt hunter pace,, Acorn Farm, Warrenton, (540) 786-4806 21 Cedar Run Horae Center dressage sertes, Woodbridge, (703) 590-2500 21 Nokesvilte Horae Society gymkhana, Long Park, Haymarket, 9 a.m., (540) 3644845 21 Judged pleasure ride obstacle clinic, Loudoun Fairgrounds, Leesburg, $40, (540) 338-4339 21 Fox Chase Farm jumper show, Middleburg, 4:30 p.m., (540) 687-5255 22 Back to Basics English show, 9 a m., Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett, (540) 788-3375. 22 Thoroughbred Network open fun show, Warrenton Horse Show Grounds, 9:30 a.m., (540) 903-0092 22 Hazelwild Farm hunter schooling show series, Fredericksburg, (540) 891-7101 22 Sandstone Farm hunter show, Millwood, (540) 8371261 22 Fairfax Hunt Point-toPoint, Morven Park, Leesburg, 1:30 p.m„ (703) 787-6673 22 Rappahannock Hunt hunter pace, Birmingham Farm, Reva, (540) 547-2810 22 Clifton Horse Society ride, Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, (703) 222-8253

5ULTri>lsslons m Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. VFW Memorial Fund for Veterans James Swindler thanks those who have contriouted to this fund. The memorial is on order and will,be installed by Memorial Weekend. Plans for a ceremony will be developed. In the meantime, please send your contribution to: PO Box 161, Sperryville, Va 22740. Your generous contribution is needed to pay for the memorial. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30,2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAP Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please call Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317. “Seeking Contestants’* “Male or Female” Flint Hill 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. Blood Drives scheduled 04/23 — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Culpeper Regional Hospital, Culpeper 04/25 — 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Culpeper County High School, Culpeper 04/27 — 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Culpeper United Methodist, Culpeper Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age of more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further info, call the Red Cross at 825-8611. The Rappaharmock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging invites, persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Center. If interested in attending any of these programs, please contact Anita Richards at 825-3100 (Extension #3321). Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Date & Time ProgranVSpeaker Topic ' April 21/10:00-2:00 Rappahannock Health Fair & Community Conversation on Aging April 25 © 11:00 Kami Stafford, RN - Nutritional Values of Foods April 19: RappFLOW meeting All are welcome to participate in the regular monthly meeting of RappFLOW at 6:30 p.m. at our Sperryville headquarters. Homeowners along the Thornton River are especially encouraged to join in discussion of the Thornton Re-Leaf program and how we can assist in improving the vegetation along the stream. Other topics include plans for Earth Day, storm water management, rain gardens, update on the county’s Clean Streams program, and the sludge ordinance. For more information please call Louise Bondelid, volunteer coordinator, at 987-8693 and see www.rappflow.org April 19: Relay for Life Team Captains’ meeting The third meeting for all team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Ufe is Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Any one thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited as well. This is the lest day for registering your team so that your team’s name will be on the back of the tshirt. Team captains should be prepared to register and also provide their team’s t-shirt sizes by this upcoming meeting. Teams can still register after this date but team names will not be on the t-shirt. Vbu can also volunteer other help. Refreshments wifl be served. The Relay will take place on May 19 and 20 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. If you need additional information, please call Bev Atkins at 540-675-3843 or Ester Settle at 540^753252. April 20: Spring Shooting Matches Each Friday through May 18, at 7 p. m., the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 Castleton View Road, wiH be having their shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Fforegory at 540-937-6163. April 20: Flags off Our Fathers” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) wiH sponsor the fHm, “Flags ot Our Fathers' on April 20 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. Adults $6, students $4, children $3. April 21: Elizabethan Sword Fighting Classes * Brad Waller, founding director of the International Order of the Pm and the Sword, wl return to the School House in Sperryviile this Saturday, April 21, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. to teach choreographed scenes for the upcoming play Witches, Heroes, Lovers and Elves: A Shakespearean Panorama. April 21: Alexander Technique Carol Loving will be teaching the Alexander Technique at the School House in Sperryvilte from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The Alexander Technique is a widely recognized and valued tool for actors method of physical relaxation that reduces tension and strain throughout the body. It promotes a beneficial use of movement that is stress-free by learning to free-tp the body. AH are welcome to participate or observe. April 21: Book sighing The Rappahannock Historical Society will host a book signing for their new publication, Images of America - Rappahannock County. Please join us on April 21 from 9-1 a.m.. Refreshments win be served. Questions may be directed to 675-1163. 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 present “Alive and Kicking.” Free health scans will be provided by the American Cancer Society, Culpeper and Fauquier Hospitals, Rappahannock Lions Sight and Hearing Van, University of Virginia Medical Center and others from 10 am. 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 21: Student ambassadors host dinner with biuegrass Laurel and Billy Shaffer of Amissville have been selected as Student Ambassadors with People to People delegations traveling this summer. The duo are hosting a spaghetti dinner with live biuegrass music from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway (U.S. 211), Amissville. Billy is in the fifth grade at Emerald Hill Elementary and will travel to England and France from June 26 to July 9. Laurel is an eighth-grader at Culpeper Middle School. She will be traveling July 12-31 to England, Ireland and Wales. Dinner is $6 per person (4 and under eat free) and includes spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, beverages, dessert and great music. Monies raised will go towards each student’s tuition costs. They are each responsible tor raising their own tuition, so far, about $3,000 of the $5,000+ required. For more information, call (540) 937-3196. April 22: Earth Day on the Thornton River in Sperryville Bring the family — or come by yourself—anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 pm for fun, food, friendship, and learning about the critters who live in our river, how to help our water supply and dean streams and ponds with native trees, shrubs and grasses, and more. Kids can plant flowers and sort “critters” and other fun activities. We’ll be down at the Thornton River behind the Old Schooftouse in Sperryville, at the comer of U.S. 211 and Rt. 522. For more information please cal Louise Bondelid, volunteer coordinator, at 987-8693 or Mary Kathryn Ishee at 987-8296 and see www.rappflow.org April 22: High School picnic Students and teachers from the cfasses of 1949 through 1955 are invited to the Rappahannock Park on Sunday, April 22 at 1 pm for a time of fun and reminiscing. Plan to eat around 2 p.m. bring a covered dish beverage and a chair. Each student or teacher may bring their spouse or friend only (due to limited parking). Cal Daniel or Bessie Norman on 1-540-937-5147 for any questions or suggestions or if you plan to attend. April 25: CardioJdckboxing at RCPS Cardio-kickboxing: Whether you are a beginner or have been doing kickboxing for years, this class is for you. With the guidance of your instructor you wiH enjoy this high energy, non-martial arts exercise class. Along with some oldies but goodies music you wil choose whether you want a low or high impact workout, learn some boxing combinations and cardio dance techniques. Come on out and enjoy a fun and exciting way to get in shape. Held at RCHS. Wednesdays 6:00-7:30; Starting April 25; Enrollment Fee: $40.00; Drianne Robinson, Instructor at 937-9914. April 28: Annual Panther Band Coffee House Make plans now to attend the annual RCHS Panther Band Coffee House on Saturday, April 28th. Enjoy a delicious meal of baked ziti, salad and Italian bread, and some of the most amazing musical performers that Rappahannock has to offer, inducing Robert Glasker’s Blues Band (with Anders Drew), Sheriff Larry Sherertz, Dr. Bob Chappell & Bob Shaffer, Trista Sheueriien & Heidi Rechin, the RCHS Jazz Band, Keisa Settle, and many more. The evening will begin at 5:PM at RCES. For the past two years the band has hosted SRO crowds. Dinner is $7.00; the show is $5.00. Mark your calendars and call NOW to reserve your tickets: Jan Makela @ 937-5718 or Kathryn Treanor @ 937-5794. April 28: Black Heritors “Afro Soul” Black Heritage from Germany, with MFA Kara (Madagascar)—vocal, and Mike Russell (D.C.)— guitar, perform in Luray at Cultural Connections on Saturday, April 28, at 4 pm The address is 1 North Broad Street, Suite 3. For information cal (540) 743-7760. See www.black-heritage.de to learn more about these dynamic performers. April 28: Gadino Cellars’ “That* Amove II” Winemaker’s Dinner (This event is sold out) April 28: “Walk for Ufa” Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Warrantor!, Va will have their annual fund raiser “Walk tor Lite’ Saturday, April 28. For more information, cal 540-347-7770. April 28: Breakfast, silent auction, yard and bake sale Come out and support the Chester Gap Relay For Life Teams with a a yard party! Breakfast begins at 8 a. m. along with a silent auction, yard and bake sale, music on the carnival grounds, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For kids, there wM be face painting, a cake wait and a down and much more! Breakfast wtf be served until 10:30 am., hot dogs and drinks wi be served after that Bluegrass and country music as you shop for some bargains. For more information call Stephanie Crawford at 635-5091 or Eleanor Corathers at 6362522. All proceeds going towards your Relay for Life Teams!! Rain or Shine!! April 28: Wakefield County Day School Spring Auction and Dinner Wakefield Country Day School Spring Auction and Dinner — Saturday, April 28th - 5:30 p.m. Reception, 7:30 p.m. Dinner. For reservations, please call 540-635-6555, ext. 231. Tickets are $55 per person, and the public is invited. Be sure to bring along your appetite, as well as your checkbook (Visa and Mastercards also welcome!), because the menu and the catalog items this year promise to please both meticulous shoppers and lovers of fine cuisine. Get set to dine on delicious “Santa Fe” fare that includes tamales and beef skewer appetizers, Santa Fe style chicken, grilled polenta, black bean and corn salad, jalapeno com muffins and black pepper scallion cornbread, seasonal vegetables, a wealth of beverages, and a rich assortment of delectable desserts.Tickets are only $55, and proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship program, items to be offered range in value from $10 to over $5,000 and will include: a John Deere Gator (TS, tilt-power, holds 10 cubic ft.); a golf foursome at Fauquier Springs Country Club, canoeing courtesy of Shenandoah River Outfitters; a wide selection of lighting fixtures courtesy of Rexel; artwork; many restaurant gift certificates; and theme baskets such as gardening, pirates and chocolate, to name just a few. 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 leam 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 28-29: MESSIAH Concerts The Front Royal Oratorio Society will present Handel’s MESSIAH on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday April 29 at 7:30 p.m. The performances, conducted by George T. Amos and accompanied by Judy B. Connelly, will be the complete oratorio with chorus, soloists, and instrumentalists. No tickets are required. Saturday’s performance is at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church in Front Royal, and Sunday’s concert is at Braddock Street United Methodist Church in Winchester. Several Rappahannock singers belong to this group and would welcome your coming. For more information call (540) 622-6974 or (540)667-0867. April 28: Sixth Annual Rappahannock Spring plant sale For the sixth year, local and nearby growers will be gathering at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville, Saturday, April 28 from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. The sale will offer shopping for annual, perennial, herb, and vegetable plants as well as vines, shrubs, trees and decorations for the garden. Returning this year is Blue Ridge BotanicaJs, growers of herbs, perennials and flowering vines. Eastwoods Nurseries returns, with Japanese maples and select conifers. Enchanter's Gardens is back with native herbaceous and woody plants. Momingside Farm & Nursery will have a selection of annual and perennial plaints. Persimmon Springs Nursery with shrubs and small trees. Quail Spring Farm selling plants for garden landscape, also returning Straw Into Gold, offering onions, wheat weavings, and willow trellises. A new vendor this year is Green Pieces selling hand-built rustic furniture, structures and other objects for garden decoration. Rae’s of Sperryville wifl be the food vendor this year with coffee and breakfast treats and sandwiches and drinks. A special guest vendor wiH bethe students from the Rappahannock High School Farm-2-Table project selling plants they have grown. The host of this annual event, Waterpenny Farm will be selling vegetable, herb and flower starts. Proceeds from the vendor fees will go to Waterpenny Farm’s lowincome share program through the Capital Area Food Bank. Waterpenny Farm is located on Route 211, east of Sperryville. Signs will be posted. For more information call 540-987-8567. 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 win explain the process from both a buyer and seller perspective. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-8268. April 29: Brandy Station - Roe Civil War lecture Brandy Station Foundation win have the first of a series of Sunday Lectures at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station, VA. The lectures are free and for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Civil War. The program will start at 2:00 p.m. While free, donations are welcomed and wiH be used for operation of the House. April’s speaker will be Ms. Stacy Humphreys of the National Park Service, and her topic will be Artillery, uses, effect, and importance. Confederate Maj Robert Beckham’s horse artillery was a crucial factor in the June 9,1863 Battle of Brandy Station. Stacy graduated from West Virginia University with a BA and MS in history with an emphasis on 19th Century U.S. History. She joined the National Park Service in 2000 and is now serving at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park where she provides tours and special programs to visitors and groups, supervises the Park Visitor’s Center, and is the Historical Weapons Supervisor where she specializes in artillery. For directions to the Graffttr House, go to www.brandystationfouidation.dom. April 29: Community Drum Circle Everyone is invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Sunday, April 29th from 5:30-7pm at Sage in the Rappahannock Welness Center. Group drumming has been proven to reduce stress and can help to stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills. All ages welcome No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Sage (540)987-9699. April 29: Miss Rappahannock Pageant Registration/Rehearsal Registration takes place at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gymnasium at 2:00 with rehearsal at 2:30. All pageant participants must register at this time. Registration is $35 per entry in each of 10 categories. Participants must be residents, attend school, or be children of landowners in county. Proceeds benefit Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Contact Ray Boc (987-9706) or Judy Reidinger (987-9600) for forther information. May 14: WCDS Book Fair Wakefield Country Day School is hosting the Bedford Falls Book Fair from Tuesday, May 1, through Friday, May 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evening hours on May 4. 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.11:30 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. May 2: Free clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on May 2 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. May 2: In-orchard meeting Rappahannock Extension Office invites each of you to attend an In-orchard meeting scheduled to be held at Sunnyside Organic Orchard, Gustavo Diaz, Washington at 11 a.m. for a tour of the orchard, followed by a discussion of current insect and disease control recommendations, and other orchard management practices. Sunnyside Farms is located in “Harris Hollow” from Washington, Va: , west on Rt. 622 for' 1.5 miles, then right onto Rt. 624 for about 1 mile. 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 will be furnished by the host orchardist. You will adjourn around 1 p.m. May 2: Nonprofit Networking luncheon The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center will host the Nonprofit Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, May 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 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. Come and join us at our new office space at 12018 B Lee Highway, below Antique Tables Made Daily, at the SperryviHe Schoolhouse property. 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! May 4: Culpeper Fiesta The Hispanic Committee of Culpeper will host Culpeper Fiesta at the downtown train depot on Friday, May 4 from 6-10 p. m. Thanks to Los Inmigrantes, our local Mexican band and DJ Woody, our local DJ of Latin music. There will be a variety of foods from different Latin countries for purchase, guaranteed to be the real thing! The Fiesta will be a great day for children! There will be piriatas, games, face-painting, stories, lasso trials, seeds to plant, and other activities. Families in Culpeper and the surrounding area should keep the date open amt plan to visit and participate in Culpeper Fiesta. Bring your own chair and enjoy the evening! It is the first of many downtown Culpeper parties this summer. No admission. Fun for the entire family with activities for children, lots of food and music. A visit to Latin America right here at our Depot in Culpeper! May 4: "The Last King of Scotland” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will sponsor the film, The Last King of Scotlancf on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. Adults $6, students $4, children $3. May 5: Rabies Vaccination Clinic Donated to RAWL by Drs. Renee & John Nolan Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Route 639 off of Route 211 in Amissville by the landfill. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $10 per pet - dogs & cats All proceeds go to RAWL Vaccinations will be available for Cats & Dogs from any county, (pets must be at least 4 months old) For more information call 937-3336. May 5: Miss Rappahannock Pageant Starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Adults $5 & Children under 10, $3. Admission includes ticket for door prizes. Proceeds benefit SpenyviHe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Contact Ray Boc (987-9706) or Judy Reidinger (987-9600) for further information. May 5: Spring Bird Walk The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force will hold Ms spring bird walk at Jordan River Farm on Saturday May 5, led by Shenandoah National Park Ecologist and Data Manager Dr. Alan Williams. Bird migration should be at its peak and Jordan River Farm offers a great mix of fields, forests, and ponds to see birds from hawks to hummingbirds. All are welcome, from novices and experienced birders, but participants must be registered in advance since the wale is limited to 25 participants. To register or obtain more information, contact Emery I at 9371789 or <edazar © earthlink.net>. May 6-11: Shenandoah National Park Spring Trail Crew Volunteers 18 and older are invited to participate in the annual Central District Spring Trail Crew operated by.Shenandoah National Park and the Set EVENTS, Page B7

Obituaries Louise B. McCulloch Flint Hill resident Louise Catherine Brady McCulloch, 82, of Flint Hill, departed this life at 3:15 a.m. April 15 at Fauquier Hospital. Mrs. McCulloch was bom July 9, 1924, to the late Moffett and Alice Brady, of Flint Hill. Following high school, she attended business college and worked in accounting her entire professional career. She retired from her position as Assistant Comptroller at Fairfax Hospital, and moved back to Flint Hill, where she was active in her church and other community groups. Inspiring Ttuuigfite by Randy Minter BEARING BAD NEWS It is a heavy burden to be the one who must tell relatives, friends, neighbors, and business associates of the deceased of the news of his or her death. The person on whom this responsibility falls may want to create a list and divide it with someone else of equal standing in the family. In any case, it may be a good idea to have someone else present when making the calls. Consideration should also be given to the fact that, as difficult as it is to disseminate such news, it may be more traumatic to receive it. With this in mind, it may be preferable to deliver the news of death in person when circumstances allow. If you have experienced the passing of a loved one, MOSER FUNERAL HOME can assist you in 'designing' the commemoration services. Also, we can help you to prepare an announcement for your local newspaper, alerting those who may have known the deceased. Contact us at (540) 347-3431. Our tastefully appointed facility is located at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We have been serving your community with compassion for many years. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “Sorrow is the blackboard upon which God writes His promises ” Anonxmous Louise Catherine Brady McCulloch She was married to the late Clarence “Mac” McCulloch, and in their retirement years, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and gardening. She also loved needlework, and her home is adorned with many of her creations. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCulloch was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Alice Atkins and Thelma Crane, and one brother, Robert Brady. She leaves three sisters, Irene Hamilton of High Point, NC, Libby Bennett of Flint Hill, and Ann Jones of Clermont, Florida, and three brothers, M. H. Brady of Flint Hill, Charles Brady of Warrenton, and Richard Brady of Flint Hill. A worship service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Leah DeLong officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia. Louise will be laid to rest at the Flint Hill Methodist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be may in her memory to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, or to the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. Ebb Atkins Native of Rappahannock County Ebb Atkins, Jr., age 74 of Manassas,Va., died Thursday, April 12, at Prince William Hospital, Manassas. Mark C. Grove, ma, aaa, asa American Society of Appraisers Personal Property/Antiques For estate planning, insurance scheduling, donations, equitable distribution, divorce settlements, consultations. www.mgrove.com (434) 964-1403 LARGE, OPEN TOWNHOUSE with over 1400 sq. ft. in sought after Southridge Community, 2 master BD. 2.5 BA, large eat-in kitchen, Berber carpet throughout, ADT, fireplace, fenced rear yard w/enlarged concrete patio. Community offers Clubhouse with pool and hot tub. 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The upper two levels are designed for an apartment. The manor house and bam were built with two by six timber not the traditional two by four . Mostly open rolling land and a spring fed pond. Currently used for horses but suitable for any small livestock operation. This property is the perfect hunt box in Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. $750,000 Views... Views.™. Views.™ This Immaculant home located in Scenic Rappahannock County. This property is situated on 2 acres in the beautiful F.T. Valley. All one level living with full unfinished basement. Living rm, dining rm, kitchen, Master BR, 2 bedrooms, laundry area, back patio, front porch, paved driveway. Home has been well taken care of and is maintenance free. Call today for an appointment to preview. Mountain views are breathtaking in all directions. $499,000 This quaint farmhouse 1BR/1BA sits hidden away. Perfect for a country getaway. 5.43 acres consisting of great stone walls, streams and flower gardens. Sit on the "stonewall deck” and enjoy the mountain view. $329,500. Call for further details.... Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. Mr. Atkins was born April 20, 1932 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Ebb M. Atkins, Sr. and Bertie Dodson Atkins. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Manassas. Mr. Atkins was a loving husband and father and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to go fishing, make and crack jokes to kids and all who came around him. He loved his Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Florance B. Atkins; four sons, Carroll Atkins of Hedgesville, West Virginia, Charles Atkins of Manassas, James Atkins of Dale City and Ronnie Atkins of Manassas; three daughters, Janice Mauck, Prama Robinson and Linda Hamilton all of Manassas; two brothers, George Atkins and Melvin Atkins both of Sperryville, Virginia; five sisters, Annie Huff of Flint Hill, Juanita Atkins, Ruth Atkins, Elsie Atkins and Jane Baker all of Sperryville; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jane Atkins, a brother, Huey Atkins and a sister, Minnie Pullen. Funeral services were held Ebb Atkins Tuesday, April 17, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8275 Barrett Dr., Manassas with Pastor Eugene Zorbas and Pastor Leo J. DeLorge officiating. Interment was followed in Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children Retardation Association of Manassas or Tabernacle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1237, Manassas, Virginia 20108 in memory of Ebb Atkins, Jr. William C. Jenkins Native ofWoodville William Carson Jenkins, 76, of Madison died April 10 in the Martha Jefferson Hospital. He as bom Dec. 30. 1930 in Woodville, a son of the late Hubert Carson Jenkins and Blanche Bradley Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a member of the Woodville Baptist Church. He retired from Potomac Edison Power Company and was a cat- - tie farmer. He is survived by his wife. Lois Racer Settle Jenkins of Madison, two daughters, Dianne Jenkins, Debbie Lamb and husband, Earl all of Madison and a brother, Roy F. ■ Jenkins and wife Myrtle of Amissville, a sister, , Christine Owens and husband Tommy of Sneads Ferry, N.C. Additional survivors include one step-daughter, three stepsons, two granddaughters, two step-granddaughters, and one step-grandson and a special cousin. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by a son, Chip Jenkins, a sister, Ruth Jenkins and her husband, Alvin Jenkins, a brother, Earl Jenkins and his wife, Carolyn Jenkins. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 14 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Rev. Philip W. Bailey Officiating. Interment followed in St. Paul Episcopal Cemetery in Woodville. ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ By Paul Hilary Special to the Rappahannock News In early 1945, late in World War H, the Battle of Iwo Jima was the first American land assault on Imperial Japanese territory. Iwo Jima, a small island, was defended tenaciously by a well-entrenched enemy and tens of thousands died in the battle, one of the fiercest of the Pacific campaign. RAAC brings “Flags of our Fathers” to the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, Friday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. The iconic photograph of five Marines and a U.S. Navy corpsman raising the U.S. flag op Mount Suribachi electrified an America hungry for news of victory in the South Pacific. Clint Eastwood directed this gut-wrenching movie,. which focuses on the lives of flag-raising survivors, and newly minted heroes, John “Doc” Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes. The uncertain heroes find themselves transformed overnight from battle-hardened soldiers into carefully scripted spokesmen in a government drive to sell $14 billion in bonds to an increasingly war-wearv America. Rated R for sequences of graphic war violence and carnage, and for language. Run time is 132 minutes. \ Louise Catherine Brady * /MCCULLOCHV Louise Catherine Brady McCulloch, 82, of Flint Hill, Virginia, departed this life at 3:15 a.m„ April 15,2007, at Fauquier Hospital. Louise was bom July 9,1924, to the late Moffett and Alice Brady, of Flint Hill. Following high school, Louise attended business college and worked in accounting her entire professional career. She retired from her position as Assistant Comptroller at Fairfax Hospital, and moved back to Flint Hill, where she was active in her church and other community groups. Louise was married to the late Clarence “Mac” McCulloch, and in their retirement years, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and gardening. Louise also loved needlework, and her home is adorned with many of her creations. In addition to her parents and husband, Louise was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Alice Atkins and Thelma Crane, and one brother, Robert Brady. She leaves three sisters, Irene Hamilton of High Point, NC, Libby Bennett of Flint Hill, and Ann Jones of Clermont, Florida, and three brothers, M. H. Brady of Flint Hill, Charles Brady of Warrenton, and Richard Brady of Flint Hill. | A worship service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m„ at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Leah DeLong officiating. The family received friends on Wednesday evening, April 18, .2007 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia. Louise will be laid to rest at the Rint Hill Methodist Church cemetery. Louise loved flowers. Friends who wish to remember her with flowers are welcome to do so. Memorial contributions in Louise’s | memory may be made to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, or to the Flint Hill Vblunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. r—r NEW 4360 Sperryville Pike This historic 1930’s Arts and Crafts style home is located in the picturesque little village of Woodville. The home is in excellent condition with all of the original woodwork, doors, floors and architectural details still intact. It is well proportioned and has room for everyone with 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. large kitchen, pantry, dining room and living room with fireplace. The home is beautifully landscaped and sits gently on 2 lovely acres. Included is brick garage, bam and numerous outbuildings. It is ideal for small scale agricultural pursuits, a B&B or a home business. $496,500

Word of Life Worship Center invites everyone to come to worship with them at their new location at the old Forest Grove Schoolhouse at the comer of Rts. 729 & 640. The next service will be on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Covered dish dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come and bring a dish and join them. For more information rail 540-987-8170. Laurel and Billy Shaffer, local students selected as Student Ambassadors with People to Pleople delegations traveling this summer, are hosting a spaghetti dinner w/ live bluegrass music on Saturday, April 21, from 5-8 p.m., at Amissville United Methodist Church, 14760 Lee Highway (Route 211). Dinner is $6 per person; ages 4 and under eat free. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread & butter, beverages, dessert, and great music! Monies raised will go towards each student’s tuition costs. Please show your support and join them for good food and music! For more information, call 540937-3196. A yard sale, bake sale and hamburger/hot dog lunch will be offered to the community on Saturday, April 21 at Washington Baptist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p. m., the same day as the Fodderstack Race. The Grandma’s Attic yard sale and bake sale will be held in the church Fellowship Hall while the hamburger/hot dog lunch will be under a tent across the street from the courthouse between the old Rappahannock National Bank building and the Theatre at Washington. They will be open rain or shine. The yard sale will feature a variety of household items, office accessories, books and children’s toys. AD of the baked goods will be homemade and will include pies, cakes, cookies and breads. They invite all to come out and epjoy the morning with them. AD the proceeds will go to their Long Tram Maintenance Fund. You may contact the church office at 675-3336 for more information about this event. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church in SperryviDe extend a special invitation for everyone to join them for their revival services beginning Monday April 23 through Friday April 27. Services Monday through Friday will be start at 7 pan., Elder Wayne Richards, Pastor of Black Oak Regular Church will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Amissville Baptist Church is happy to welcome the Bluegrass Gospel Group - The Deane’s on Saturday April 28 at 7 p. m. Please join them for a wonderful evening of entertainment and fellowship. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road, Amissville. For information call (540) 937-6159. Church invites you to come and share fellowship with them on Sunday, April 22 for their 18th annual Men’s Day at 3 p. m. The guest for the afternoon will be the Sons of Faith from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lignum, Va. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Come out and join them. If you can’t join them, please pray for them. For more information contact Robert Glasker at 540-967-8841. The Wayland Blue Ridge Washington Jan Ctattertouck 675-3338 jclattert>uck@ trnespapersxom Book Signing at Historical Society A second book signing has been scheduled on Apnl 21 fee the popular new book, “Rappahannock County; linages of America.” Published by the Rappahannock Historical Society this book celebrates in pictures the early life of six villages of Baptist Association, Inc. will have a Spring Gospel Concert on Sunday, April 29 at the Culpeper County High School. Doors open at 4 p. m. and the concert will start at 5:00 p.m. Our featured guests will be Evangelist Dorothy Norwood of Atlanta, GA; Elder James Flowers & The Flowers Family (Seat Pleasant, MD); Marion Morton (Charleston, SC); The Southern Gospel Singers (Washington, DC); The Barbour Travelers (Clifton, VA); Donna Woolfolk & The Voices of the Gospel (Fredericksburg, VA); and Righteous (Culpeper, VA). Advance tickets are $15 & $20 at the door; Children (under 12) $8 the door, VIP tickets $20. Tickets on sale at: Praise the Lord Book Store, Music World, Soap Opera Laundromat, Legacy Barber Shop, & Louise Roberts Beauty Salon. The concert is sponsored by Dr. Bernardo Snipes & Rev. Frank D. Lewis, Sr. Pastor John Burke and Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington extend a special invitation for everyone to join them for their revival services beginning Sunday, April 29 through Friday, May 4. Services Monday through Friday will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 29 will start 6 p.m. Evangelist, Bobby Barnes will be the guest speaker. A nursery will be provided for each service. Special singing is planned for each evening. Everyone is welcome! Religious Notes The Washington Baptist Church will host a night of Gospel Music to benefit “Relay for Life for Rappahannock County”. The performance “Listen to the Music” will be held at the Washington Baptist Church, Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on May 5 between 7-9 p. m. and will include light refreshments. The m SNEAD REALTP 540-987-9243 • 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747'j LOTS OF LAND Nice building lot (.44 acre) on Apache Trail in Chester Gap. House site is cleared. Perc approved. Nice ar©3 MLS#RP6045517 $39,900 Call Judi Burke Two wooded 60X120 foot lots, side by side on Sequoia St. in Chester Gap. Selling as one building lot. Backs to National Park. MLS#RP6192422 $40,000 Call Judi Burke Gorgeous 6.45 acre lot on Culpeper-Rappahannock line. Build your dream home next to the stream for a quiet country setting, still close to town. MLS#CU6312303 $189,999 Call Heidi Silver A very unique piece of mountain land. 4.9205 acres directly on the Shenandoah National Park line in Washington, VA. MLS#RP6258159 $250,000 Call Sam Snead Gateway To Alt Listings in MLS Search e www.samsneadrealty.com www.homesdatabase.com/samsneai singers and musicians will present their own individual musical style of Gospel. Come join us and support Rappahannock County in support of finding a cure. According to the Metropolitan Regional Information System £ (MRIS) which provides the history of the Multiple Listing Service | I (MLS), there were 3 residential sales in Rappahannock in the first | I quarter of 2007. This is a 73% decrease over the same time period | I for 2006 and an 80% decrease over 2005. Strange and Company | | Realtors was fortunate to have sold one of these properties. | § ■ | One current listing in Rappahannock that may interest you has | | gone from an original list price of $599,000 to $520,000 and is cur- | | rently listed for $479,000. Prices are continuing to go down in most t | cases and it remains a "buyers market", with purchasers in good | | position to negotiate to their advantage. i ■ ’ ■ i We are certainly looking for buyers to work with in this market | | and would also be pleased to discuss listing your property at a price | I that is sensitive to the current conditions. ' I 3 -—... , _ I M M 1 Strange & Company Realtors, LLC 1 I 7 * | Philip Strange/Broker | 540-937-5858 540-229-9994 NevillTVrner/Asc. Broke* 540-675-1935 S A Conservation Conscious Company (540) 937-5858 info@strangerealestate.com P.O. Box 100, 90 Toad Hill Ln gg Viewtown, VA ^ Shenandoah Valley, VA Tcrmesse Log Home. 6 private acres, mostly, wooded with views of Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains. 20* ceiling?in Great Room with stone fioor-no-cdling fireplace, 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 35 baths, office, tec room, wood floors, exposed log walk Decks to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. 3,700 finished sq ft in pristine condition. Whole house generator. $830,000. Patricia Bums 540-454-6723 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right-of-way near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful tolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Double Log Cabin, Castleton, VA Charming log home, perfect for a weekend retreat! This rental cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with fireplace, 1.5 baths, kitchen and sitting room. The dining and living rooms each have fireplaces. 50 acres to wander, plus a front porch to enjoy the mountain views. Yard maintenance negotiable along with some light frimishings. 51,350 per month. Amy Sloame Timbers 540-987-8668 Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home in town. Tanglewood Estate boasts a tastefully appointed, elegant four bedroom historic main house with en-suite baths, a large, fully renovated two bedroom guest house. 2.3 acres of park-like grounds Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Absolutely gorgeous. S 1,485,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Bear Claw Farm, Aylor, VA Phenomenal setting near Shenandoah National Park. Both parcels have fields, forest, streams and mountain views in all directions. Several house sites in a private setting nestled between vineyards and larger farms. 21 acres 5375.0OO. 56 acres ST79,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-957-6124 Castle Mtn Farm, Castleton, VA Spectacular sportsman estate on 291 acres with outstanding panoramic views of the Blue Ridge, fields, orchards, streams, and forests combined with dramatic frontage on the Thornton River offer outstanding fishing, boating, nding and hunting. Contemporary 5 bedroom home. $3,995,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Cedarbreak, Amissvllle, VA Choice 15+/- acre wooded parcel near large barms. Rolling hills and streams and mountain views. The romantic ruins of an old log cabin sdll stand on the property. This is the ideal parcel for a weekend home or hum box. 1299.900. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Lose Mountain, Huntut, VA Magnificent wooded parcel of 25 acres with hardwoods and rolling hills. Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Land, Washington, VA Rare opportunity to own a 1.4+ acre building lot in the highly desirable and charming town of Washington. Virginia. Tranquil Blue Ridge mountain views. This property has been pc reed and town water hookup fees have been paid. .Also offered in 2 separate lots. $3~9,(X)0. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 mm if jMiisi

Help remove the Hulk in the river! A massive rusting piece of metal is wedged on the rocks of the Rappahannock River at the bridge next to the rescue squad. Whose responsibility is it to get that out? Looks like it belongs to the community! Does anyone have the equipment to haul that massive metal out of the river? If you have equipment or ideas, contact Hunt Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Hunt will coordinate volunteers. VDOT has agreed to work cooperatively with us in any matter relating to the road, but it is beyond the scope of their responsibility to remove it. Your help is needed to remove this metal hulk from our beautiful river. Call Hunt at 987-3366. Earth Day Celebration “The dirt in the flower bed looks like chocolate pudding!” Louise Bondehd worked that soil so that your little ones can bring a spoon to use as a shovel and and will be enticed to plant flowers (provided) in the bed for earth day! Adults can walk away with a free dogwood tree. RappFLOW and its partners can provide technical, physical, & financial assistance, and can: • Suggest some simple measures that will help immediately, for example mowing your grass higher and how to be sure you’re not over-fertilizing • Suggest ways to improve fish habitat in our streams • Help improve the natural beauty and water quality of your ponds • Suggest landscaping improvements that will help protect water quality • Help you find ways to solve drainage and erosion problems on your property • Assist you in choosing and obtaining native plants RappFlow is honored to have Jack and Sally Price (master gardeners both!) at the Earth Day event! Bring your unknown plant specimens (weeds, exotics, etc.) for identification, or just to chat about gardens. Come to the RappFLOW office at the old School House in Photo by Ray Boc HULKAWAY: Help is needed in Sperryville to unwedge a huge chunk of metal. Any one with a crane? Sperryville on Sunday between 11 a.m -4 p.m. on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. Veteran’s Memorial for all Vets Recently I talked with a former Marine who was not Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 happy with the proposed memorial because he had not realized that it is being erected for ALL veterans...not just for those who have served in foreign wars. Jimmy Swindler and the local VFW have taken the lead in designing and fund raising for the memorial, but the VFW is working on behalf of ALL those who have honorably served our country. We look forward to honoring all our veterans on Memorial Day weekend with a special event in Sperryville. If you have not yet donated to the Memorial Fund, be sure to send your . check to PO Box 161, Sperryville, 22740. Miss Rappahannock Pageant and Fund Raiser, May 5th At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, registration and rehearsal for participants in the annual Miss Rappahannock contest will be held in the gymnasium of the elementary school. For over 25 years this fund raising community event has drawn about 500 -600 adults and children. The money that is raised for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is used for purchase and maintenance of equipment. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. and rehearsal starts at 2:30 p.m., beginning with the little ones. If you would like to volunteer for the May 5 Miss Rappahannock Pageant, call Ray Boc at 9879706. Wanted! Blue Ridge Guide and Blue Ridge Paper Sunday morning breakfast at Apple Hill Bakery is the source of much information. Don Audette asked me to put out a call for old copies of the Blue Ridge Guide and the Blue Ridge P&per, antecedents to our Rappahannock News. If you have these papers, please call Anita Sherman at 675-3338. These papers are needed for historical research. V Country Living in Rappahannock County NEW LISTING WASHINGTON VA. — 80 acres, 1 mile from Little Washington. Improved: well, dec., approved peric, 2 bldg, sites. Trails, stream, pond, mountain views. OwnecfagenL $9804)00 Contact Michelle Gatter North Poes Road — 55 acres in 2 parcels in a fabulous location. Includes river frontage a light, airy and comfortable cottage and about 20 acres of open pasture. 25 acres with river frontage - $550,000; 30 acres with cottage - $815,000; both parcels - $1,295,000. Contact. Cheri Woodard LOCH HAVEN - 7700+ sq ft 4 BDR home nestled among 40 ac of hardwoods on the shore of Mountain Run Lake, seasonal views of lake and mountains. $2,375,000or house and 15 ac for $1,800,000. Contact Peter Wiley BATTLE RUN LANE - This 8.4 +/- acre parcel has western and southern exposures, great mountain views, stone walls, rock outcroppings, & small pond. Land is mostly open with mature trees. $285,000 Contact Cheri Woodard RICHMOND ROAD - A special 25.9 +/acre parcel with fantastic mountain views. Mostly open pasture, with 4-board fencing. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $449,000 Contact Cheri Woodard BATTLE MOUNTAIN ROAD - This five acre lot has a great location, convenient to Warrenton and Culpeper. It is partially open and has several fine building sites. Ideal new home site for a builder, family or retiree. $185,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HUME ROAD — Exceptional 50 ac. parcel located in the Old Dominion Hunt Territory of Fauquier Co. Mostly open and rolling with mtn. views and good water. Ideal for horses. Additional land available. Easy commute to Rt.66 yet very private.$899,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley REDUCED WALNUT BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $799,000 Contact Peter Wiley FISHHAWK PASS — Spectacular home and outstanding views in Flint Hill. Beautifully sited on 30 acres of privacy, this 5700 square foot home utilizes state of the art materials to create a warm inviting atmosphere. $1395,000 Contact Thome Auchter HOLLY GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 bdr and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. Priced Reduced to $699,000 Contact Thome Auchter SOUTH POES ROAD - Perfect for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acres, all with $325,000 • $495,000 Contact Chen Woodard Peter WUey - 540-219-3771 Thorne Aucfater - 540-987-9450 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Michelle Caller - 703-443-29% The Hunt Ball at the School House Members of Thornton Hill Hounds are looking forward to having their second annual Hunt Ball at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville. They enjoy hunting on Cliff Miller’s property and look forward to enjoying this wonderful space. They are still accepting donations for the silent auction. Call Sandra Cartwright-Brown if you have something to contribute. 9878025 Carnival to Benefit Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department May 16-19,7 p.m. Fun and Fund Raising come together for four evenings in May! Each night offers something slightly different for your enjoyment. Wednesday is Kid’s Night when, for a fixed rate, children can ride all night. Thursday you can enjoy live music while you eat dinner....the famous Fire Department Auxiliary Chicken Box Supper with potato salad, baked beans and a roll. Friday you will enjoy the annual parade that begins at 7 p.m. on Route 522 near the Sperryville Cemetery, continues along Main Street and proceeds to the Fire Hall on 211. Music by the Adorations will begin at the Carnival grounds at 8 pm. On Saturday, the final night, the Queen will be crowned and the grand prize drawings will be announced. Be sure to buy lots of tickets because the grand prize is $1,000, second place is $500 and third place is $250. Most of all your attendance at the Carnival is testimony to your support for all those who volunteer their time and energy all year long to provide high quality services to tire community. So put these four nights on your calendar now and show your support for the men and women who protect us 365 days and nights a year. Wild Foraged Food Cooking Class April 29 from 10 am-2 pm Ever wondered what to do with those pesky duckweeds that take over your garden in spring? Find out how to make duckweed butter, roasted dandelion roots and much more at a wonderful workshop offered by Wild foods contain an abundant supply of nutrients readily available and easily assimilated into the body. They also provide some of the wildness of life which connects us bade to our roots. Plant identification will be the focus as we stroll the paths to gather flowers, leaves and roots. We will collect many of the wild medicinal and edible plants from the land. Some of the plants used to create an amazing meal of wild foods will be collected in advance to insure time to prepare and consume the meal. Call Teresa at 9374283 to register for this wonderful class. Washington From Page B5 Rappahannock County. The authors historian and biographer Kathryn Lynch and the Historical Society’s executive director, Judy Tole, will sign books at the organization’s offices on Saturday, April 21 between 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Leaders appreciation day On April 22, Girl Scouts in Rappahannock County are honoring their adult leaders on Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day during National Volunteer Week. For Rappahannock let’s recognize and thank the following leaders for their hard work and long hours they have given to our community. Sally Havstad, Robin Maley, Natasha White, Jane Chasse, Janet Robey, Ruti Ruela, Kathy Thornhill, Angela Wood, Robin Nicholson, Darlene Heckethorn, Janet Jenkins, Amo Merritt. Girl Scouts: remember to thank your leaders with a note of thanks or a personal phone call. Let her know how much you appreciate her. Remember you could not do it without her help! High School picnic There is going to be a picnic at the Rappahannock Park in Washington, VA for all who went to RCHS, from 1949 through 1955. It will be this Sunday April 22 at 1 p.m. It is being headed up by Daniel and Bessie Norman. They Rave dedicated lots of long hours into this event, trying to get it together to make it successful. So come and bring your favorite covered dish.

The Pearre’s celebrate 50 years of marriage John L. Pearre and Frances Scheeler Pearre were married 50 years ago on April 23,1957 at Ft. Belvoir, Va. Longtime residents of Alexandria, Va. the couple are enjoying their retirement years in Amissville, Va. John and Frances have five children, Robin, Cathy, Nancy, Carol and John. They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren, Thomas, Jennifer, .Alison, Kathleen, Tyler, Maggie and Savannah. There will be a celebration in their honor at their daughters Alexandria home with family and friends. Congratulation’s Mom and Dad. Events From Page B3 Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The work area may be on or near Old Rag Mountain, but current needs wiH dictate. Shower, food, bunks, and equipment are provided. Participants must bring work gloves, boots, and bedding or sleeping bag. Arrival about 4 pm on May 6; departure midafternoon May 11. Additional crews/dates are available. For more information go to www.patc.net/volunteer/trails/sum mercnews, or contact Heidi Forrest at hforrest@patc.net or 703-242-0315, ext. 12, M-Th 7-9 p.m., Th & F 12-2 p.m. May 8: Culpeper Minute Men meeting The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will hold their Tuesday, May 8,1:30 p.m. meeting at the Culpeper Train Depot -109 South Commerce Street. The program: “Signers of the Culpeper Stamp Act Protest, 1765” will be presented by Attorney Michael Sharman.The Chapter includes members from Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Madison Counties. Questions, please contact Maggie Francis at 540-987-8291. May 12: Gibson Brothers Benefit The nationally acclaimed bluegrass artists The Gfoson Brothers will perform live in a benefit concert at the Rappahannock High School Auditorium on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Opening for the band will be Virginia’s own Chesham Creek. Net proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) and the Rappahannock Band Boosters. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance by check payable to RAAC for pick up at the door by calling 540675-3193. Tickets may also be purchased through the RCSSA, the Band Boosters, and at the following music stores: Drum & Strum in Warrenton; Culpeper Music in Culpeper. May 12: Rappahannock Evening View Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) is hosting the Third Annual Rappahannock Evening View. This event recognizes Rappahannock’s recent conservation easement donors and benefits the Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Program. This year the event will be held at Montpelier, the home of Roger and Sophie Scruton, and will begin at 6:00 p.m. Silent auction items will be available. Open seating is $125/per person , though sponsorship tables for a party of ten are available for $3,500, $2,500 or $1,500. 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540-351-1664 888-351-1660 Rip?" Wail. Fauquier Times - Democrat; Classified Dept 39 Culpeper St Warrenton, va 20186 540-351-0121 fauqulerclassffiede tfmespapers.com Advertising DEADUNES REAL ESTATE Mon. 11 a.m. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Ttiurs. 12 noon ALL OTHER CLASSIFIED ADS DUE... Mon. 4 p.m. (Fit 3 p.m. proof deadline) After an ad is ordered... it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadkne for that Issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, if it contains an error or. or you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Furnished apt., 5 comfortable rms, patio, carpet, $795mo inclds utis, for 1 quiet person. Priv ent/drive. No smkg/pets (540)364-3348 Marshall, 2br, spacious, LR, DR/Den, $975/mo + util, Horse fac avail, no smkg/ no pets 202-744-5659 Marshall, nicely furnished apt. for 1 quite person., patio, carpet, $850/mo inclds utis, Priv ent/drive No smkg/pets (540)364-3348 Orlean, 3BR, 2BA, very private w/mtn views, minutes to 166. $1500/ mo. 540-229-9328 Leesburg Condo for Rent - 2BR/ 1BA 3rd Floor Condo in sought after Fox Chase development. Vaulted ceiling and skylight make this sun-filled condo feel very spacious. BRAND NEW Granite Countertops/ Refrigerator/ Dishwasher and HVAC Unit. You won t have to deal with appliances breaking down! Minutes to restaurants & shopping. 2nd bedroom suitable tor child or home office. Available 5/15/07. $1175/mo. Please call 703-798-9530. Warrenton, 55+ community. brand new. 2 BR, 2BA. Security Near town and shopping. $1800 a month. Call 703-475-1711 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 12-3. 3900 Keith Ave, Fairfax City. VA 22030. Location! Location! Charming Colonial sits on almost 1/2 ac lot. Value in the land. Quiet nghbrhd within walking distance to HS. Old Town Fairfax and shops nearby. Then within min to Rtc 66. 50, 29. Owner very anxious to sell. Cozy & convenient, come see for yourself! Crystal Whitney Century 21 Howell & Associates. Inc. 7700 Little River Turnpike, Ste 100. Annandale. VA 22003 703-980-5427 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 4/22, l-4pm Leesburg: Custom 4BR. 3.5BA. on 3.9 acres w/ inground pool. 1st. floor master. HW firs. 2 FP's, kit/ FR w/ woodstove. Flagstone foyer. Asphalt driveway. LO6372024 S790K, from Leesburg- Dry Mill Rd. Left on Woodbum. to 18706 on the left. Mary Lou Raymond/ Prudential Carruthers 540-338-4065 or 703-975-1235. 3 br, 1 ba on 1 ac lot in Woodville. $925/mo. View of Of Rag. No pets 540-987-8373. Bob or Karen 5BR, 3 full BA. 2-M SFH on 1-acre in Warrenton. $1750/mo. Avail 5 / 1 . 571-221-6889. Bad Credit Homebuyers Wanted.Easy terms 0-3% Down www. creditbusters. com Charles Town, Restored 1850 s log cabin. 2BR, 1BA, AC. w/d on beaut horse farm No pets. $1095 703-624-1697. Clarke County 4BR. 2.SBA home in quiet nghbrhd on S acs just 2 mi off Rt 340. 3 car gar w/flrd storage. Ig trex deck. MBR. 2 fpl & walkin closet. Lawn svc incl. $2000/mo. Avl May 1st. Call 540-722-0444 or 888-722-0445 Bret Sowder, ERA OakCrest Realty Clarke County, Berryville. Moreland House. Restored 1775 home, 2200 sqft, 3BR, 2BA, Fpl. A/C. all appls.. 3 stall bam w/ pasture. $2,000/mo. Sec. dep., credit check 540-955-1384. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7955 ★2 bedroom home near Warrenton 9 $750/mo *2 bedroom apt near Warrenton 9 $600/mo. Owner/Agent All homes owned A mamaged by as Harmony Hall Hamilton Fum'd 3 BR. 2 Full BA. 2 Half BA. fireplaces. Room for horses. Easy commute. good schools. Long or short term lease. 540-687-6500 House in the country. 5 mi from Leesburg. 3Bdrm. 2Ba, Lg lawn, great views $1600. AvI now. (703)777-4586. LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Round HiH $1150 Sweet Pea, vintage 2BR charmer. Renew kitchen & bath on Ig lot prof maint by owner. To see call Martha Hayes, 540-955-1075 Hayes and Schneider Properties Inc. Washington, VA, Stone & cedar, 3BR, & loft, 2FP, 20 aers wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo, (301)966-5475 Waterford aree: 38R/ 2BA, all appliances, part, finished basement, quiet. $1,250/ mo. 540-882-3231. Free room & board in exchange for HH chores. In Warrenton VA. 703-790-5323 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. irafirrevYirircv New 2BR. I BA, handicap accessible TH in The Maim. 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 & Ive day phone number, "some restrictions apply. Page-Brooke Village Town-homes 1 & 2 BR's Available 703-777-1948 Only those with good credit need apply! ( Rentals — Apartments New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 sec. dep .♦Spacious 1 & 3. 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This home has it all: over 2.700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA. tray ceiling in master BR w/ rope light, three-piece crown molding & more. 4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old, this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 181 Priced to sell at 5399,900. Owner Agent. 540-287-7679 or 540-364-2929 Vtart HIM - preeminent mixed-use business park in Fauquier County. Easy commute. Convenient parking. Indoor & outdoor recreational amenities and other" small community retail within walking distance •Warehouse space from 6,000 to 9,987 sq. ft. •72.701 sq. ft. flex building with 5 bay doors, 3 of which have interior loading docks served by crane Will seriously consider subdividing for multiple tenants. For more information, please caH (540) 347-6965 or visit our website at ' wwei.vinthill.com Rant/option rant 2 own. 3 br„ 1.56a., 2 M, low maintenance TH, fenced backyard, new appls & more, conveniently located close to shopping, hospital and schools. $1,000 mo. + sec dep. call 540-727-9418 or 540-222-4805 for more info, or leave message. Office Space"*”, Old Town Warrenton. Utils & weekly cleanings incld. Conference rm avail. $325-$610/mo. 540-347-0141 Fauquier Times-Democrat AOS WORK Call 347-4222 Would like to lease the right to hunt rabbit on your farm land. Win have respect for your property. Please cafl Ken (540)522-3944 Smith ML Lake. VA Log Lake Cottage Priced for a quick sale only $459,000 Nice open floorplan, 3+ bedrooms, stone fireplace, nice dock with boat lift & deep water. Great lake location. Call Carol Today! 540-721-1726 See The Lake, Realtors www. SeeTheLake.com Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 1.15 Acre lot, 4br perc & septic app'd. Grt view, comes w/ horse, hunt country in VA, S225K Call 540-364-4545 Herndon - 3BR 2BA, newly renovated, balcony w/storage, lots of closets, private park, community pool. Close to schools & shopping. $281,995 or best oiler. 703-475-1711. Herndon condo- 3 dormitorios. 2 banos, estacionamiento privado, piscina. Cerca de escuelas y tiendas comerciales. $281,999 o mejor oferta. 703-475-1711 Class (tied Ads Work Call 3*7-4222 Lass than 45min. commute to Leesburg! Immaculate 3BR TH w/ garage in Winchester HW in Kit, living areas. Backs to commons. Community pool. $239,900 Call Janet Jackson at McHale Realty. (800)540-4206 WV ML Home 2+ac Trout Str/Natl For www. sharptiome.com Buy a home IO#WVACO S299K-304-636-7697 5 Acre Wooded Lot $129,900 4 Bdrm perc. 4 miles from Winchester Medical Ctr. Easy access to Rte SO & 37. 1-540-539-0798 Owner/Agent (Must Sac} I | RANSON, WV | 186 Peachtree Dr. I Freshly remodelled. All new exteriors: Windows, Doors, Siding, Brand new 3 and half ton gas furnace with acoil. All new duck work, used this winter only. 4 Brm, 2 bath, very large M.Brm with master bath. Also a neauuiui ouu sq.n uees - in the rear and a 400 sq. ft. stone terrace in the front. Plenty of paved parking. A lot of custom work and every things ready to go, just waiting for you to choose floor coverings. I Must sacrifice at $30,000 under appraised price of $220,000. Serious Inquiries Only: 304-283-1843 or 304-728-8813 AUCTIONS REAL ESTATE AUCTION - 213 Acres in 6 Tracts Smyth County, VA- Over .8 mile of River Frontage. Saturday, April 21st, 100 pm. Visit www.countsauction.com or call 1-800797-1579 for details. VA #0326. 875+/- Acres offered in 18 Parcels! Brick Home on 1.7+/Acre! Suffolk. VA. April 28th. 10 am - Hilton Garden Inn. Info. Center @ 3656 Carolina Road, Suffolk. Open House 2 to 4: April I4&2I. Visit www.abcole.com. (757)5399866. AB Cole & Assoc. 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76 acre Farm for Sale Winchester Area 4 miles from Winchester Medical Ctr. $700,000. Part open/ part wooded. 2 ponds...call for plat and more info. 1-540-536-0700 Owner/A gent Clifton: Prime (oc. on Clifton Rd. 2 improved buiktabie lots w/water, sewer, gas & elect. Sold together. No Realtors. $1,290,000 703-266-7049. Fauquier County, VA Overlooking Historic Liberty VaNey ^Located 8 mins S of Warrenton =>Six lots, 5.6 to 8.6 acres each =>$260K & up or entire 42 Ac Subdivision CaH 540-439-3333 or 540-270-5403 Land Warren County Fiery Run RoadFeel the History! Oak Tree on boundary line is over 270 years old. Mountain views, pond views, creek frontage. Appalachian Trail, vineyard, Marriot ranch alt within minutes. 166 is less than 2 miles. $249,000 WR6369003 Call Beth Barnett at 540-622-7577 or office 540-635-7717 for more particulars. ✓ Attention ✓ Home Buyers! FREE REPORT 49 Essential Tips Every Buyer Should Know Toll-free: WO fill 3402, ext 5102 ✓ Attention */ Home Sellers! FREE REPORT Secrets For Selling Your Own Home for Top Dollar with or without A Real Estate Agent Toll-free: ■flfl £JkA 1AIIY ext 0102 Lake Anna, VA Great boating, fishing, relaxing. Oil-water home with your boat slip in common area. $449,000. Also waterfront town homes and acre lots for your dream house. Call Beverly, Blount Realty 540-895-9469 or Beverly@wardcom. com U.S Septic, Been in business since '94. Selling due to health. S100+K gross/yr. Cal for info. 540-987-9468 _ ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $1501 ful cord. Cal 703-868-2524 tic w/warranty. Can dvr 703-378-8866. 6pc Cherry Sleigh Bed Set Solid wood - still boxed. List $2,200 Sell $1,2501 Can dlvr. 703-263-7888. BEDRM - 5pc set NEW •N BOXES. Sen $595. Can deliver 703-378-8866. DESK, ROLLTOP: OLD HEAVY OAK, EC. 50in W, 32in D, 43in H, $2,000. 540-937-4934 FuH Size mattress set. StiH in plastic. $125 703-378-8866. Queen Pillow Top Set New in plastic w/warr. $150. Can deliver. 703-263-7888. Multi family yard sale. Warrenton, Sat. 4/21, 8am-? Tiffany Court off Bear Wallow Road. Tons of great stuff!! BARN/ESTATE. 4/21, 8AM. 257 Old Hollow Rd. Sperryville. Rough antqs. old dishes, old chairs, trash & treasure! 540-341-1897 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 bobcat rental w/operator. Home owners & contractors. No job to big or small. Call 703-868-2S24 White pines 5 -7', $40 ea; Norway Spruce 12'. $135 ea; boxwoods 4', $45 ea. Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178, 540-718-2976 Victorian Oak Dbl Mantle w/miiT. entry way w/ side lights, transom, sinks, oldhouseparts net 540-631-8906. 5x9 HO scale train layout, $400/obo. Encyd Brittanica, new cornpl edit. $400/obo. (703)542-7438 Be your own boss in - Fauquier Co. Snack / soda Route. Already established. S230K+ in 06. 540-661-2396 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.90sf, 2,145sf. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. Martin Acoustic Guitar. Model DCX1E with hard shell caseFishman Electronicssounds great- excellent condition- $600. Can 703-771-0280 or 703-771-6799. rets > "V \ ; . %:.; ***** *-■ \: v 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 % -.- r x:\v- * ^ liv«tock .>> J --■■■■■■■ ... ■ ' ■■■- ■ ■* 19th Mystic Hill Farms Boll Sale Sat. April 28,11 «.m. J Culpeper Ag Enterprises Culpeper, VA 40 Angus & Bmumdhs Producer Friendly Production Genetics For Information: Mystic HiO Rums Tommy Clark. Mgr Culpeper. VA (540) 825-7360 (540) 937-0029 cattle^® eroU.com PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Election of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors Notice of Filing Nominating Petitions, Declaration of Candidacy & A Certificate of Candidate Qualification An election of Directors for the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will be held in the general election on November 6,2007. The District encompasses the Counties of Culpeper, Greene.Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock, including any incorporated towns therein. Candidates for elected directors must reside within the boundary ofthe county (includes incorporated town(s) within the county) which such candidates shall represent upon election. Two directors shall be elected to represent all the citizens within each county. Persons who wish to file as candidates for the office of district director must fully complete and file the requisite nominating petition, statement of qualification, and declaration of candidacy with the general registrar of the county or city where the candidate resides by 7:00 p.m., on June 12, 2007. For further information contact your local registrar's office, visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website at http://www.sbe.viroinia.QOv or the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, 351 Lakeside Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701-1945. 1625620 4/18/07 Border Collie pups, rag, Wk/wht, red/wht, 6 wks old, male/female, some w/btue eyes. Catlett (540)788-9977 LAB POPS, AKC, CERF, OFA, yellow, rased w/ kids, champ field /hunt Nnes. (540)825-4688, 703-203-0702 Shih-tzu pups, excel quality, 2 bik/wt females $800, 1 gold 8 wht males. $700 540-229-3805. 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. Fra* 2ftX4fL MDF, 3/4 thick (9 pieces). 703-675-6787. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free to good home: 6yr old come mix, female, house trained, loves people, dog friendly, very obedient knows tricks. Wife is allergic to dog. (540)428-1779 FREE!! Wood office desk, Ige. 5 drawers. Wood topped table w/ metal base, 4ft dam. (540)341-4744 Double-Shredded hardwood a cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading a v I. 703-868-2524. ft rook 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Adoption: Loving couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expense. 1866-464-BABY (2229) For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 BIDS & PROPOSALS Rappawan Inc. is soliciting subcontract quotations from MBE and WBE firms for VDOT project N5K, Rt 646, Culpeper County. Quotations are required by April 24, 2007. Please respond by telephone to: 540-636-6143; fax to: 540-635-6464 or by mail to: Rappawan Inc. P.O. Box 346, Front Royal, VA 22630. EOE ;•*.. _ " ' '■ ■ '• » yif. M V} * : Legal Notices ■i^i TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 5 MIDNIGHT LANE Castleton Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated June 19, 2006 in the original principal amount of $167,000.00 recorded in the Clerk s Office, Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, as Instrument Number 060001254, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: AH that certain parcel of land, lying and being in Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 2.0000 acres, more or less, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 225 at Page 88, kf#50-27E, among the land records for Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the Property) The sale will take place on May 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $15,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is lower, is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. The property will be sold subject to all deeds of trust, easements, covenants, conditions and Hens of record. Additional terms will be announced at sale Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Sale Subject to Seller confirmation. Stephen B. Wood and Nicole L. Rossi and Johnie R. Muncy and F & M Services, L.C., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A., 1601 Rolling HMs Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0088 Ref#209924 Ad dates: April 19, 2007 April 26, 2007 OFFICIAL CALL 15TH HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION JUNE 9,2007 AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL As Chairman of the Republican Legislative District Committee for the 15th House of Delegates District and pursuant to the Plan of Organization of the Republican Party of Virginia and as recommended and directed by-the 15th House of Delegates District Republican Committee, I, Vito Gentile, do hereby issue this call for a District Convention to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Central High School, Woodstock, Virginia, or at its alternate site, starting at 10 a.m. local time for the purposes of nominating a Republican Candidate for the 15th House of Delegates District in the November general election; and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the convention. Qualifications tor Participation All legal and qualified voters of the 15th House of Delegates District under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting, either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees tor public office in the ensuing election, may participate as a member of the Republican Party of Virginia in its mass meetings, party canvasses, conventions, or primaries encompassing their respective election districts. All individuals desiring to participate in the Convention may be required to present some form of identification such as a voter registration card, driver’s license or other positive identification. Composition of Convention The Convention shall be composed of delegates and alternate delegates of the respective units they represent. Representation shall be based on a percentage of the total number of Republican votes cast in each county in the last gubernatorial and presidential election combined. Each unit is allowed one (1) Delegate Vote for each two hundred and fifty (250) Republican votes cast or a major portion thereof. Each unit shall be entitled to at least one (1) Delegate Vote. Up to five (5) delegates may be elected for each Delegate Vote. The delegates and alternate delegates, if any, shall be elected in county mass meetings, party canvases or conventions that shall be called for this purpose in conformity with the Plan of Organization of the Republican Party of Virginia by each unit committee. The mass meetings, party canvasses or conventions shall be held no earlier than May 4, 2007 and not later than June 2, 2007. Certification of Delegates The delegates present in a given delegation shall designate which alternate delegates shall vote in the place of an absent delegate, if applicable, except where the electing body electing the delegates has determined another method of alternate delegate selection. The said delegates and alternates to the District Convention so elected shaft be certified in writing with their respective names and addressees including zip codes over the signatures of the permanent chairman and permanent secretary of the unit mass meeting or convention or of the unit chairman of the unit committee which may have conducted a party canvass to select the delegates and alternate delegates. ALL CERTIFICATIONS, REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF LOCAL MASS MEETING, PARTY CANVASS OR CONVENTION must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on June 2, 2007 at the addresses below. Postmarks will not govern. After the filing deadline of the certification, no changes may be made except a certified alternate delegate may be made a delegate. A copy of the published call of the convention, mass meeting or party canvass called tor the purpose of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to said convention, must accompany the certification with the date of publication included. Certifications should be delivered or mailed to: Vito F. Gentile, 8148 Senedo Rd., Mt Jackson, Virginia 22842 A delegate or alternate delegate is not certified until his or her name, address and phone number has been provided on the certification. Candidate Pre-filing Requirements AM candidates tor the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates tor the 15th District must state his or her intention to seek the nomination by filing a written statement with the 15th District Chairman. Vito F. Gentile at 8148 Senedo Rd., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 to be received not later than 5:00 pm. on April 27, 2007. Postmarks will not govern. There will be no nominations from the floor of the convention unless no candidate has pre-filed. Candidates must include a $1000 filing tee payable to the 15th House of Delegates District Republican Committee. If at least one, but not more than one, candidate successfully pre-files in accordance with this section, then no convention will be held and the pre-filed candtoate shall be deemed to be the nominee of the Republican Party tor the 15th House District Voluntary Fees A voluntary tee of $5.00 is requested of each delegate and alternate delegate to the Convention. Political contributions are not tax-deductible. Voting Strength The Delegate \totes tor each unit shall be as follows. Page County, 39: Rappahannock County, 14; Rockingham County (Swift Run Precinct), 7; and Shenandoah County, 79; tor a total of 139 Delegate Votes and 139 Alternate Delegate Votes. Paid tor and Authorized by the 15th House of Delegates District Republican Committee. Vito F. 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GEO Of equivalent, of one year of set urns or av lalton screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Hass a background/'eredit check Please apply online at: www.Lsniobsxotn 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5500 4 Tnmporttttn Security Administration TS.A is an Luual Oprvnuiucy tmpfover. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD APARTMENT LIV ING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #492 FT positions to provide support, assessment and living skills to adults with MH and MR in a new residential group home and/or apartment type settings Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired Bachelor’s degree or 5 years exp. $28,411.50 p/yr PAYROLL SPECIALIST #11 FT in Culpeper preparing and processing biweekly payroll and related payroll functions. Proficiency in Excel is required. Thorough knowledge of payroll administration, laws and regulations a must* High School Diploma or equivalent required. Computerized pavroll experience preferred. Hiring Range: $24331.00 to 3230030 p/yr Pt'RCHASING ASSISTANT #232 FT position in Culpeper. Proven experience with MS Word and Excel Familiarity with internet. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors or other outside contacts. Proven customer service skills. Abilitv to lift/push $0 pounds. HS Diploma or equivalency Preferred experience in procurement of supplies, material, equipment, as well as. in processing a*lated pavables and records $22, 24930 p/yr PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB PROVIDER #408-33 FT in Culpeper to coordinate the food service unit within the clubhouse program Provide training and educational importunities for mental health consumers. Candidate must be energetic, flexible, and enjoy helping others realize their recovery goals. Preferred qualifications are Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and one year experi cnee working with pet>ple recovering from mental illness or a combination of educa Uon and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major course work in human services or related field Occasional evening and weekend hours QMHP preferred $28,41139 p/yr. SL BSTANCE ABL SE TECHNICIAN #212 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education &. rec activities &. maintain clinical records HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:39am, Monday. April 39, 2997. HR, P.O. Box 1598, Culpeper. YA 22791. ^ (548) 82S-3108 TDO: *540) 82S-7,m KtXVU Kenning.ItfrrvsKorK ® greystqne Warrenton, Virginia Tax Administrator Loan Administration Department Duties include coordinating & processing time-sensitive payments of real estate taxes on mortgage loans. Must have a professional demeanor & ability to effectively interact with internal & external customers. Candidate must be detail oriented, able to meet time sensitive deadlines & have the ability to analyze & research discrepancies or related issues. Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. hroficieucy in Word A Excel Required EOE For confidential consideration, please send your resume with salary requirements to tteachQgrevstooeusa.com

COMMERCIAL HVAC TECH NEEDED Warrenton based commercial company servicing Northern Virginia area is looking for a technician with 3-5 years experience, * and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, annual bonus, & company vehicle use. For interview please call: 703-724-1519 or fax resume to: 703-724-1457 .Fauquier Springs , Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warren ton, Virginia 201H6 wwwJauquiersprings.com Assistant Superintendent Full and Part Time Positions Good pay and benefits Call Scott at (540) 347-5147 DISPATCHERS needed for HVAC/PLBG company. PREVIOUS DISPATCHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Full time with benefits & rotating Saturdays. Multi-tasking a must!! Walk In interviews conducted only for qualified applicants from 9 am - 3 pm (M-F) @ 9040 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas, 20109. Or email resume to beverett@fhfurr.com with salary guidelines and availability for interview. 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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. CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Weekend and Part Time CNA Openings available on all shifts. We are known for our quality care Come Join Our Team!! Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540)825-2411 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 Neibauer Dental Care is coming to Culpeper!! DENTAL PERSONNEL Seeking dedicated, patient-focused, team oriented individuals to join our wildly successful practice in Culpeper. 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Individual should be hardworking with a positive attitude. Experience is preferred, 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. TEACHERS needed for small, private day school in Rappahannock County. Serious academics with emphasis on a classical curriculum. Combination of qualifications, experience considered. Positions may be open for upper school mathematics, chemistry and pnysics, upper school Spanish and lower school music. Send resumes to: Teacher Search P.O. Box 739, Hint Hill, VA 22627 MECHANICS FULL SERVICE Northern Virginia Drilling, a Manassas based company, seeks field service mechanic. Must have posess basic auto mechanic knowledge. Company vehicle provided. Applicant must have a valid driver's license: CDL preferred but not required. 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'93 Nissan 300ZX convertable, black, 135K mis, mechanic kept $5500/obo. 540-318-5439 96 Corvette, collector's edition, w/removable top, silver, 78.5K, grge kept, new tires, exc cond. $15,800. (540)347-7396 '96 Toyota Corolla, 4DR sdn, burgandy, Auto, 92K, excl cond. Carefully Maint. New insp. $4600 703-757-1845 Chrysler 02 Sebring: conv, blue, 45K, new top/brakes, Lthr,' war $8999. E- 703471-9249 view sail canner@vahoo.com Great grad gift, 2006 Honda Civic LX, add’l sound system, atomic blue. 25K mis, excel cond, $16,500. (540)665-0069 Honda '00, 2 dr, green. Civic EX, AT, sunrf, 94K mis, needs motor/ transmission mounts. $3000. (540)364-2599 KIA 2005 Sportage w/ sunroof. Red, 21K mi, $18,800 Exc. cond. Call 703-313-2193 or 703-777-2652 aft 5pm. Lexus ES 99: AT, fully loaded, 6 cd changer, lthr, all pwr, snroof, 111K mi, good cond. $8900. 571-233-7291 Mercedes, 2000 ML 320, $13,200. Garg kept, excel cond, 92K mis, green ext, tan int, sun rf, CD, many options. (571)261-4234 Miata 1969, new vinyl tan top, brakes, exhaust sys, timing belt, within 1 yr, blue, $4500. (540)439-2703 Mitsubishi 1998 Spyder: silver conv, 113K, great cond. $6500/obo. 540-687-3535. CELL COMMUNICATION TECH/TOWER HAND/ LABORER Stanton Hilt Company, Inc., is a local year round construction company, building new communication tower sites, upgrades, service and maintenance. Looking for safety conscious, good attitude, mechanically skilled, outdoor people. Plan / blueprint reading, assembly, rigging, climbing and general labor skills are desirable. Training and benefits with good pay. Experienced Tower Hands welcome! Fax resume to: 571-261-2954 or call 571-261-3354 Development Specialist Piedmont Dispute Reeolution Center seeks a highly motivated, individual to provide leadership, management, planning and execution of fundraising ana development-related activities in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison,Orange and Rappahannock Counties. Enthusiasm for mediation, restorative justice, community-building a must. PT, flexible hrs.$25/hr. Closing Data: May 9, 2007 Lawrie Parker, Executive Director, PDRC, P.O. Box 809, Warrenton, VA 20188 email: lawrie.pdrc@verlzon.net FARM APPRENTICE Must be experienced in farm operations, equipment and pasture care. Mowing and Mechanical abilities required. Proof of Citizenship and own transportation necessary. Possible Home Provision. Call John 6-9 p*n 540-349-4608 The Plains, VA Chief of Planning CMD003 Fauquier County is seeking a Chief of Planning to oversee staff management for the Planning Division of the Community Development Department which is responsible tor Comprehensive Plan updates, rezoning, special exceptions, subdivision review, & ordinance amendments. Qualified applicants should have exp equivalent to graduation from an accredited university with a degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or other related field A Master s Degree is preferred. Extensive professional planning experience including supervisory responsibilities and excellent technical writing and public communication skills are required Starting salary range is $70,074 to $91,104 with excellent benefits Interested applicants must submit a Fauquier County Online Application at fauqularcounty.gov . EEO/AA/M/F/I :/D Saab, 1996, 900SE I Turbo. 2dr. Auto, fully loaded, sunroof. Exc. Cond. 175K miles. $3500.703-201-7330. royota 04 Camry LE: 4dr. good cond, fully loaded. CD, AT, 15K mi. alloy whls, spoiler, tint win. $15,300. 703-777-2109 (C) 703-508-5019. royota, '98 Corolla 4dr, i 5spd manual, All | power, sunroof, AM/FM I cass. 85K mi. Good * cond. Asking $5400/ obo. 703-930-5353. 99 Jeep Wrangler SE, white, tan top, 5spd, 4x4. CD, 82K. good . cond.$7500/obo. (540)341-7424 12' Terry Jon Boat w/ trailer, new tires & spare, trolling mtr, battery & depth finder. $850. 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Call 703-771 0280 or 703-203-6799 Suzuki: '01 Intruder 1400VS, garg, EC, shaft drive, perform pipes,chrome, runs great. 8600 mis $4,500(540)341-8534 Suzuki 06 CRF70F dirt Bike: Red & white, exc. cond., 3 speed automatic, great starter bike. $1.200. 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. Suzuki 2000 GZ250Only 2353 miles, VA Insp, like new cond. has windshield- saddle bags, engine guard. I garage kept. $1695/ . obo. Call 703-771 -0280 or 703-203-6799 Wanted to buy BRmSH MOTORCYCLES or parts. Also early European motorcross. Cash pd 540-338 8025 daughter's outgrown, gc. btue/wtnte $1500/ obo. (540)341-7424 For aii of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 M GMC Canyon Factory Rims & Tires, barely used, in excellent contMonl! 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Must seel $6,700. 703-430-0626 JEEP 01 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 6cyl, Blue, 4spd auto. 94k mi. Excel cond. $8495. (703)932-2242. Kendon 2000 Big bike: Stand up motorcycle trailer- like new condition. Cost new over $2,000. Used very little. Must see! Easy to store $1,500. Cpll 703-203-6799 or 703-771-0280. 03 Toyota Tundra access cab, V8, 4WO, SR5, tow pkg, 52K, mint cond. $20,500/ obo. (703)282-5907 1992 Blue Chevy 3/4T 6.2L Diesel 4X4 auto pickup, nice looking truck / some rust in good powerful running cond w/ 8' bed, current VA inspection w/ cap. 149,596 mi., many extras, asking $1800. cefl 703 597-2099 or Hm. 540 364-2003. 1984 Dodge Ram Charger Prospector, snow plow, 70K, 4WD, PW, PS, tilt, PL, 318 eng V8. 5.2L. $3,000/ obo. (540)752-9549 1990 Ford F350 quad dually XLT Lariat 7.3 diesel. 136K, good cond, bedlirier, gooseneck hitch, run. brds, tow pkg. auto, posi traction. $5200. (540)270-9358 2000 Toyota Tacoma XTCAB. 4WD, FR5, Manual. AC. CD, 103k miles. $10.5k 540-955-3356. 2004 Dodge Dakota, 4 X 4 Quad Cab. 44K, Metalic grey, 1 owner. Great condition $16,000 703-727-4215 2004 F-450 4X4 Dump Bed, 23K mi. Transfer Warr. White, Auto. $38,000 703-431-5719 or 540-668-6213 2005 FI 50, 4x4 Lariat Super-Crew. V8, white w/tan int 18in whis, 6CD, htd seats. Moon roof Lots of extras.. 45K. $25,000 540428-1080 eve '96 tsiou Sealer Truck 99K 5 HP Honda spray unit, dia pump. 550 Gal Tank $12,500 703-203-8041 96 Ram 2500 4x4. new motor plus trans, rack, tool box, tow package. Runs great. $4700/ obo (540)229-1699 97 F2S0, V8, 4WD. 59K orgtnal mi, very good cond. not a work truck. $ 1 0,5 0 0. (540)967-9434 Ford 00 F350 Lariat: Diesel dually, crew cab. full bed, loaded, Uhr, cap & tow pkg 16K/bo. 540-687 3535 98 Ford Windstar Mark 3 Hightop conversion van. Leather seats, TV, DVD. 81K. Good shape. $2950 sct286@ acl.com 703-771-8105 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 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