Rappahannock News, April 26, 2007

'/ V t j ’NTS Rappakrinnock C&untf’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 »T V-r "fr.r •• 4 -fSs50 CENTS = 129th Year No. 17 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM Dominion seeks approval for Rappahannock power line route By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer Dominion Virginia Power last .week delivered on its promise to seek State Corporation Commission approval by the end of April for a 500,000-volt transmission line through the Piedmont. Dominion submitted a six-volume, 1,016-page application on April 19 at the SCC’s headquarters in Richmond. The application contains “an overwhelming amount of evidence proving the need for the line,” Dominion Vice President John Smatlak said in a telephone press conference last week. He called it the “strongest transmission line proposal we’ve ever filed.” Nonetheless, Rappahannock County officials remain opposed to the project. County Administrator John McCarthy said the application was pretty much what he expected to see from Dominion, but he was disappointed that an option to put the line underground was “pretty much dismissed in their application.” He added that the massive submission is the most elaborate SCC application he and many of his counterparts in other counties have ever seen. The proposed line would cut through the Jackson and Wakefield districts for 13 miles adjacent to an See the application A copy of the Dominion Virginia Power’s application for a new 500,0000-volt power line corridor may viewed on the company’s Web site at: www.dom.com/about/electransmission/powertine/meado wbrook/sccapp.jsp. The full application is also available at the Rappahannock County Library. existing 500,000-volt transmission line. Dominion’s proposal would require it to build steel-lattice towers, perhaps up to 150 feet high to support the line. “We’re going to challenge the application before the SCC and demonstrate the viability of alternatives,” Piedmont Environmental Council spokesman Bob Lazaro said. “We have our documents and our experts, and we will engage the system.” Dominion will have to ^explain” why Virginia remains “at the bottom of the heap” nationally in energy conservation and use of “smart energy” See POWER, Page A2 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen NEW EXEC: Ashley Adams is the first executive director of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance. New executive director settles in with RCCA By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance has hired its first executive director to help the grassroots organization continue to realize its mission of preserving the county’s scenic, rural character. Ashley Adams started as RCCA’s executive director in January. The new position is the latest development in the alliance’s consistent growth since it was founded in 1999 to educate Rappahannock landowners about the benefits of conservation easements. Adams said RCCA’s board of directors decided last fall to hire an executive director to be more involved in the organization’s development and leadership. With a staff member at the office daily RCCA is able to forge a greater partnership with the community she said. “We're trying to go after mare grants and progress, and I think they wanted a higher-level position to be in charge of that,” Adams said. Before signing on with RCCA, the Sperryville resident directed the Head Start educational initiative e" 03700 ■ 23050 ""2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) through the Skyline Community Action Program in Madison. Adams has lived in Rappahannock for four years, and wanted to be a part of preserving her home county “I am .working for the county where I want to raise children ,* she said. *1 want to raise them in the same county we have now.” Adams grew up in Michigan and Virginia, earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Virginia Sea RCCA, Page A2 aSpSi All the way! Rick Jacobs of Culpeper was a teppy camper at Saturday’s running of the annual 10-K Fodderstack Ftacar See Page B1. J Webb weighs in Virginia’s Senator Jim Webb visited the Times Community Editorial Board reflecting on his first 100 days. SatPagtAS. Tick bombs They’re tiny and hard to see but for those suffering from Lyme Disease, their bite can lead to big problems. See Page A11. Faces of Rapp tf you haven’t met him, you’ve probably seen his smiling face. David Huff is the owner of the Country Cafe. SeePage B1. ■ • _. c- • ' " ' - ' ***. v ■ • : By Richard Lyras ■ ■ Spedal to the Rappahannock News Hoping for solace in tragedy, the family and friends of Emily Jane Hilscher came together on Saturday for a memorial at the Rappahannock High School to recall “special memories and special nSttnenttf* of a promising young life that ended too soon. - Eighteen-year old Emily Jane Hilscher was one of the victims of the April 16 tragedy at Virginia TWih Although emotions overflowed at tunes, there still seemed to be recognition that life must return to normalcy and remembering the life and dreams of this exceptional young lady would help in the healing process. On a beautiful sunny afternoon on the playing field at the high school, over 1,000 inotxrners gathered to remember Emily Hilscher. Moved by the loss of this young student, hundreds off • friends and others, including returning students and vis*. itore, stood in long lines to sign a memorial book. There even wen a silent vigil psud by Forrest Wharton alU SILENT VIGIL; Forrest Whorton of Castieton came to the memorialhokling tan a large American flag and riding his stately Appaloosa. A LOVE FOR HORSES: In this moving vignette, EmR/s devotion to horses is remembered. W- '• . • '* '*'*? ' ''v'’ Castleton holding an American flag as he rode on his familiar Appaloosa, standing sentinel as they quietly 1 watched the ceremony below. And many members of j area hunts came dressed in their riding attire to bonar Hilscher’s love of horses. Emily Jane Hilscher is thought to have been among the first victims of the unfathomable tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech when a fellow student, SeungHut Cho, shot and killed 32 people, and then himself Opening prayer Rev. Leah DeLong, pastor of both the SpenyyiBe Methodist Church and Flint Hill’s Memorial Methodist Church, opened the services with a prayer that called for honoring Emily and praying for all who were touched by this tragedy. In memorable words, Rev. DeLong noted: “We gather here today for a common purpose—to remember Emily our daughter; our sister; our friend— and always your beloved child. Assure us that that though we hold her no more, she is secure in your everloving arms. We pray for the many other families who grieve in the face of death. We join others who pray for healing for those who are wounded. We pray for the Virginia Tech community that will, indeed, prevail. We remember that Jesus, who calmed a raging sea with a word, also spoke these words: ‘Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.’ Comfort us, most gracious God. Heal the broken hearts among us.” „ Rather speaks of a “sense of place” Erie Hilscher, Emily’s father, spoke of a “sense of place* as he recalled why the family loved Rappahannock so much. “We moved here 15 years ago to give our daughters a sense of place where you would know them and they would know you. We made the right decision in coming to Rappahannock. Thanks for reminding me that we are part of this community too’ * As he spoke, Hilscher recalled “special moments’ in his daughter’s Hfe. Among those he remembered with tender feelings were those that reflected the multidimensional character of his daughter. For instance, he could remember what she was like at home with a messy room and half-empty soda cans, how she interacted with her A3

Home and land transfers this week r.! These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of April 12, 2007 to April 26, 2007. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www. timespapers. com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Jackson District Brett L. Boyce and wife to Andrew Kerr and wife, 1.1542 Acres, $302,700.00, Tax Map: 33-3 IB. Wakefield District Helen V. Morrison to William G. Drew and Wife, $1,300.00, BRME, Lot 11 Block 3 sec 6 plat 7, Tax Map: IE-2-3-11. Hampton District Althea Louisa Schottman tr. to Clyde M. Pullen, 11.53 acres, $200,000.00, Tax Map: 18-3B. Stonewall District Ray T. Cannon to Charles Raymond Wilkers and Wife, 21.050 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 51-9A. Gordon Lee Salmon and Wife to John M. Luthi and wife, 5.2791 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 57-3. County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Monday, April 30, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2007-08<budget for the county’s public schools at 7 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium. • On Thursday, May 3, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. RABIES CLINIC for all cats & dogs Saturday, May 5th • 9:00 am -1 pm at The Rappahannock Animal Shelter located at the County Landfill in Amissville $ 10.00 per vaccine ♦ all pnoceeds go to RAWL FOR MORE INFO Shelter 540-937-3263 • Sally Cunningham 540-636-3306 SPRING INTO BEAUTY!!! LAWRENCE J. FINKEL, M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST and /tifjoddika $60 360 C Facial and 360 Turnaround Facial MAY 7,2007 8:30A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 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Virginia 22747 l __ Crime & Courts No incidents reported at local memorial service Sheriff Larry Sherertz of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office said that there were no incidents between the press and law enforcement officials during the Hilscher memorial service held at the Rappahannock High School last Saturday. Sherertz added that members of the press were allowed on the school grounds but were sternly warned not to be disruptive. “Everything went very smooth,” he said, “there were no incidents and it went the way I wanted it to.” Sherertz did say that he received calls warning him of a radical religious group planning to demonstrate at the memorial, affirming the VA Tech victims deserved to die. The group is believed to be Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church, a group notorious for picketing at the scenes of national tragedies. Sherertz stated that he had prepared to handle any worse case scenario but there was no sign of any protesters. “That would have been terrible,” he said. Cloniger sentencing postponed Sentencing for Ira Wayne Cloniger by the Rappahan nock County Circuit Court has been re-scheduled from April 19 to June 22. Cloniger was found guilty of first-degree murder in January by a Rappahannock jury. The jury recommended a life sentence. Motorcycle wreck State Trooper P.A. Thomas arrested a juvenile male from Warrenton, Va. for Reckless Driving/Exceeding the Maximum Safe Speed on Friday, April 20, after he wrecked his 2007 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle sustained $7500 worth of damage in the single vehicle accident which occurred on Highway 211. Power From Page A1 practices, Lazaro said. PEC plans to spend at least $1.5 million to fight the proposed transmission line, which it considers unnecessary. The conservation group, which has organized regional opposition to the project, believes conservation, new technology and upgrades to existing infrastructure would adequately address Northern Virginia’s burgeoning electricity needs. Dominion adamantly disagrees. It contends the line must be in operation by the summer of 2011, or Northern Virginia customers could suffer “rolling blackouts.” Conservation measures alone are not a viable solution, Smatlak said. A 40 percent reduction in electricity use would be needed in Northern Virginia in the next four years to obviate the need for additional transmission, he said. If Dominion built a new power station in Loudoun County to equal the 3,000 megawatts of power the region will get from new power lines, the facility would be the largest power plant in Virginia and one of the biggest in North America, said Jim Norvelle, the company’s director of media relations. Such a project could not be built before 2011, he said. PEC President Chris Miller has called the rollingblackout threat “fear mongerihg.” Dominion wants approval for the line because the utility « would profit from every megawatt carried by it, according to PEC and other critics. The line would allow the transmission of cheap electricity from coal-fired plants in the Midwest to the Northeast, the environmental group argues. But Dominion insists the line is essential to providing reliable service to customers in Northern Virginia. The utility serves about 6 million people in the state. The route Dominion’s proposed line would connect a power substation in Winchester with one near Areola in Loudoun County. Besides Rappahannock, Frederick and Loudoun, the proposed line would pass through parts of Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Prince William and Warren counties. Dominion’s proposed route, previously called the “preferred” path, parallels and uses existing utility right of way. Still, the company would need to acquire a considerable amount of additional right of way to build the new line. The massive application also shows alternative routes that roughly track Interstate 66 and would use Virginia Department of Transportation right of way. Among other things, Dominion likely will be questioned by the SCC about its preference for the more expensive and circuitous path through Rappahannock, southern Fauquier and Culpeper counties to link the two substations. The proposed 68-mile line would cost $210 million. In Topoeit * A^HiwSem/\00 Deeeretkfe Greeel • Bhuetem Pmtie PaVert • Retmininf W«/i field Stem** Flop Stem Building Stone • Fire JfeeH) Cmitered Stoned) • Spn»di»f Pishi PeHi. 'VA 20111 Wlmi70i.361.7365 K>ww.ne{l*ninetf.eem nut Unfltmim mfmtatlt iy tar prt(arrt4 contrast, the 1-66 alternative along VDOT right of way, would be 40-miles long cost $150 million to construct. The proposed line, paralleling an existing 500,000-volt line, “is less of an imposition [than] if you went into a brand-new area,” Smatlak said. The process Dominion officials said they hope it will take no more than a year for the SCC to decide on the application, but conceded it may take up to 18 months. “Everything is up to them,” Smatlak said of the commission. “They set the timelines, they set the date for hearings.” “The next key event will be the scheduling order by the commission,” SCC spokesman Ken Schrad explained. “That will involve a variety of things: Setting up venues so local hearings can be held; Dominion has to publish notices in general-circulation papers in the affected areas. There will be time frames for [formal] participants to file notices, filing deadlines for testimony and rebuttal.” He said it “could be as much as a month” before the SCC issues a scheduling order for the Dominion proposal. Virginia law doesn’t specify the number of public hearings the commission must hold, Schrad said. But, “there may be the need for several hearings, because of the number of counties “involved,” he said. A hearing examiner conducts local hearings, explaining “ground rules” to citizens, Schrad said. Those wanting to address the commission must sign a speakers’ list. He recommended speakers arrive “early” because disputed proposals draw big crowds. The corporation imposes no time limits on speakers. But it makes sense for all “to be considerate of your friends and neighbors” and avoid repetition, Schrad said. A local hearing “affords an opportunity to weigh in on the case,” he added. A hearing commissioner also conducts an “evidentiary” hearing in Richmond, during which he receives formal testi FOUND AND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE www.FOUNDANDSONS, T X om 850 SpenyviQe Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3530 10719 Courthouse Road Rcdehcksbug. VA 22407 540891-9735 C Keep out James William Cameron IV was arrested Friday, April 20, by the RCSO for trespassing after being warned to stay away from a residence on Thornton Gap Church Road. He was released on $3,500 bond. Strange lights During the wind storm last week a resident called from Highway 211 on April 16 to report that he saw blue and orange lights coming from a construction site in Shenandoah National Park. Nothing out of the ordinary was discovered by investigating RCSO deputies. mony from ^witnesses, who can be cross-examined by lawyers who represent “formal participants.” Formal participants must ' file with the SCC for such status. They, for example, would include Dominion and the project’s opponents. PEC representatives have said they plan to become formal participants. McCarthy said the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has not decided whether the county’s government will file as an official participant, but he expects the supervisor^ to approve such participation by county officials at their monthly meeting on May 7. As such, their respective lawyers may call witnesses, enter evidence and crossexamine Dominion’s experts. In turn, Dominion’s legal staff may question experts representing PEC or Rappahannock’s interests. “It’s a courtroom-like atmosphere, with witnesses on the stand,” Schrad said. The three-member commission board will review all documents and testimony and decide whether to approve the project. Only formal participants may appeal an SCC ruling to the Virginia Supreme Court, he said. Barring SCC approval, Dominion could seek special national-corridor status for the line from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. But Dominion officials repeatedly have said they have no plans to exercise that option. The state commission has never rejected a Dominion transmission-line application and utility officials believe the streak will continue. Rappahannock News Staff Writer Kevin Allen contributed to this report. E-mail the reporter at ddelrosso@timespapers.com RCCA From Page A1 and her master’s in public administration at the University of North Carolina. She said she decided to move to Rappahannock for its rural lifestyle. “I didn’t want to see traffic lights on every comer,’’ she said. Since its inception, RCCA’s effectiveness has come from the grassroots efforts of its committed board of directors, Adams said. The association has grown on a neighbor-toneighbor, word-of-mouth basis. The group has played a key role in the impressive number of conservation easements in Rappahannock. The county has more than 25,000 acres - about 18 percent of its total acreage - in conservation easements. But there is always room for improvement. The organization’s goal is for 50 percent of all privately held land in the county to be protected with conservation easements. More than 65,000 acres in the county are still eligible for future easement donations, and Adams said the organization wants to reach out to landowners who have recently bought large parcels in the county. Adams said easements are a valuable tool to prevent urban sprawl from spreading into rural Rappahannock. With development booming in neighboring counties, Adams said “that threat is beginning to feel more real" in Rappahannock. “It does take an effort to keep things scenic and rural," she said. Another looming threat to See RCCA, Page A3

Governor Kaine announces Virginia Tech review panel Boston man asked to contribute By Jason Peck Rappahannock News Staff Writer Boston resident Rogei Depue tracked down some o: the nation’s worst criminal with the FBI. As a private investigator, he examined the ^ bloody aftermath of the r Columbine High School shootings. Now Gov. Tim Kaine needs his help making sense of the massacre at Virginia Tech. On Thursday, April 19, Kaine appointed Depue to an eight-member independent review panel. “It’s so new I can hardly tell you what it is,” Depue said. “Everyone’s trying to get our calendars clean so we can put 100 percent effort forward.” Depue has over 20 years experience at the FBI, most recently as administrator at the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. He is Memorial From Page A1 teachers, her pleasure at attending a Rude Rock concert, and her enthusiasm for the culinary arts classes at the high school. The tattler also had fond memories of Emily’s boy friend, Karl lnommll, who joined them at the ceremony. He remembered the special happiness she experienced each tune she went over to work after school at the Rose Hill Veterinarian Clime. And, finally, he remembered "that moment when Emily knew that she was not only her mother’s daughter, but her best friend.” “Emily knew she would come back to Rappahannock in about seven years, when she finished college and graduate school, and would live here forever” the father concluded. “Emily got her wfohes to come back to Rappahannock County—God’s country! She just came back too soon.” . Mother recollects “special moments” Elizabeth, “Beth" Hilscher, Emily’s mother, not sure she could speak because of the emotions she felt, told the many hundreds who came to pay tribute to her daughter, “I have a sense of peace today. Eric and I loved our girls more than anything in the world. Not a day went by that Emily didn’t come up and tell us, ‘I love you. We’re all lucky for the short time she was here with us.” Recalling those special moments in her daughter’s life, Beth Hilscher remembered Emily as “my mentor.” Continuing, she pointed out that her daughter “mothered me, scolded me, encouraged me, challenged me, and loved me.” She added that Emily believed in diversity and “collected friends” of all ages, races, religions. She was remembered for often remarking about our beautiful mountains and the animals in our midst. Beth Hilscher concluded her loving memories of her daughter by sharing that the family celebrated older sister Erica’s 21st birthday this past weekend. “As we left our daughters on the campus at Virginia Tech to ' come back home, we passed Emily in the car as she walked hark to her dorm. I wish I had stopped to give her one last hug. Ilove you, Emily,” the mother concluded in her tribute to her daughter Grandmother and sister remember Emily Emily Hilscher’s grandmother wrote a letter for the memorial, read by a family friend, in which she recalled humorously that Emily was mature beyond her years. On one occasion when the family went out to have dinner at Four and Twenty Bl«rkhirHa little 3-year old Emily said in her self-deprecating way, “Tm three years oldrad I can’t even read.” Ren>fpp«jjtfing Emily’s passion for animals—“they were drawn||p|prliK^ a magnet”—she said her granddaughter was a field guide Jfor’iiSture. She once told her grandmother at a very early to be afraid of a snake they saw because it was a non-poisoiibuktype. EmilVs sistjpr Erica recalled that popular and vibrant as «ha was, Emily fetched many lives. She added, “Emily was entertaining, briffiant, and stubborn—all at the same time. My heart hurts so much for my little sister. She was not only my sister, but my best friend.” Principal Roger Mello Thanking the parents, Eric and Elizabeth Hilscher, for the privilege of working with their two children, principal of the Rappahannock County High School Roger Mello spoke admiringly of the parents. “They always “were there’ for their children. Regardless of the scope of any assignment, Emily would say, ‘Oh, my father will do that—and he would.”’ In the Common’s hallway Mello had signed a wall of remembrances with students. In his note, Mello wrote: “Thank you for the many lessons you taught me. You didn’t get to change the world, but you changed OUR world.” As a tribute to Emily, Mello asked her Class of2006 to stand. He proudly noted that of the 92 members of that class, 72 went on to college. “That is a measure of the talent we have in our Rappahannock schools,” he concluded. to Its Annt 28,2007 1:00 pm-4:00 pro; School, meet teachers, view student work and more about the Waldorf Method of Education. 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Luke SperryviNe VF&R Joy Judd-Sours and the RC Schools Art Department Registration and Finish Line Volunteers The Rappanhannock News for it’s excellent coverage And Many Others. Too Numerous to Mention! IB What’s a conservation easement? A conservation easement is an agreement between a landowner and a public trust entity, such as the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, to restrict the development of a piece of property in perpetuity. Easements are tailored to each property and designed by the landowner. Most easements accepted by the VOF are at least 100 acres, but the foundation does accept smaller parcels if they have important scenic, historical or ecological value. The VOF holds more than 400,000 acres in easements throughout the Commonwealth. RCCA’s upcoming events • Tax-credit seminar The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance will host a seminar to help people understand the state tax credits that landowners receive in exchange for conservation easements from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Town Hall in Washington. RCCA Executive Director Ashley Adams said one of the alliance’s goals is to help connect buyers and sellers of state tax credits, which remain valid for several years and can be transferred to other people. • Annual Evening View RCCA’s third annual Rappahannock Evening View is scheduled for 6 to 11 p.m. on May 12 at Montpelier, which is owned by Roger and Sophie Scruton some five miles south of Sperryville in the F.T. Valley. Tickets to the event are available to RCCA members first, but community members may purchase open seats for $125 per person. The event will benefit the Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Program, which was established in 2004 to enable the county to purchase the development rights from owners of large working farms. Those interested in attending can call 987-9118 or e-mail rccal ©earthlink, net to request an invitation. RCCA From Page A2 the county’s scenic assets is Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal for a new 500,000volt electric transmission corridor in an easement-heavy area of eastern Rappahannock. “When a power line crosses easement-protected property it diminishes the value of the easement,” Adams said, adding that she hopes each easement . will be protected as a perpetual agreement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. With several tax incentives for landowners, she said easements are also becoming a more figurative investment, rather than a purely environmental action. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 April 26, 2007 -Eappafjannock Jietos;Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, APRIL 26,2007 Our View See you Monday This year’s proposed school budget is causing quite a flap. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Chappell has been firing back community criticism in as calm a manner as he can muster inviting individuals and groups to meet with him, answering questions in his new RappFacts4U and trying to calm the storm. He has no choice but to be an advocate for his proposed budget requesting an additional $548,910. This includes a 4.5 percent pay raise for all employees of the school system. More money? . Chappell has stated that iast year’s request for additional funds was actually higher as the Rappahannock County School Board requested a $676,870 increase. For a myriad of reasons, this year’s proposed request has hit a lot of people wrong and they’re not nodding their heads and looking the other way. Chappell has just announced that he will seek an efficiency report on the Rappahannock County School system. These reports compiled through the Virginia School Efficiency Review Program are part of the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Headwaters, the county’s educational foundation, helped defray some of the costs for this review. It’s in their best interests that Chappell’s budget eventually meet with the county’s approval as part of their funding comes from the school’s coffers. While Chappell is to be applauded for sanctioning such scrutiny, it won’t come in time for this year’s budget process. But, it is a coming attraction and for several surrounding counties - Culpeper one of them - these reviews have made a difference. They aren’t meant to cast blame but to offer constructive suggestions that can often lead to money saving measures. It's a good move. Being in a leadership position is no piece of cake. Most of the people in Rappahannock County who choose to seat in the hot seat do so because they are committed to what they’re doing and feel that their influence can make some difference. Dr. Chappell is open to any suggestions and new ideas. While he sits in his chair, he shouldn’t have to make weighty decisions without weighing lots of input. And that comes to Monday evening and the public hearing. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing on the proposed school budget on Monday, April 30, at the RCHS auditorium. And don’t be miffed if you ask questions and don’t get an immediate answer that night. Go to any public hearing in any county and the response will be the same. Public hearings are meant to give your elected leaders the chance to hear what you have to say. They don’t have to engage in a conversation with you at that time. Otherwise, you’d need to bring sleeping bags. It doesn’t mean they won’t get back to you. It’s part of a formal process. The hearing begins at 7:00 p.m. See you Monday. Another forum at another time This year it will be a three-way race to see who will be wearing the SherifFs star. To date, there are three candidates: Chris Williams, Connie Smith and J.D. Welch. The Rappahannock News will sponsor a forum in September where you can come, hear them present their platform, and submit questions for them to answer. All have agreed to participate The time and place will be announced in the corning months but start thinking a&out what you’d like and not like to see in your Sheriff. I am writing an open letter to the School Board and Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County concerning the proposed school budget. After reading several issues of the Rappahannock News, the on-line Rapp Voice, and now the flyers that have been placed in the local stores, I am really having serious questions about the whole make up of the budget. Do we use zero or baseline budgeting? Can we combine positions? If not, why not? Will you be prepared to show the public on April 30th from the Virginia Code? If a Virginia high school with 1,000 students or more can have a principal and asst, principal, why can’t a small system like Rappahannock County totaling 995 students or less share these positions between two schools? Why cannot class sizes be combined to resemble class sizes in neighboring counties? Letters Please do your job! Why won’t the school board address these citizens’ concerns instead of passing the buck to the Board of Supervisors? Why has the school board adopted the policy of not answering questions at the public meetings saying people can get their answer later from a school board member out in the community when they almost always refer thei: questions to Dr. Chappell? (Causing delays of weeks at a time to get answers.) Lately the issue has been raised of repealing land use tax to help fund the school budget and we always hear about the composite index being unfair because it places more of the burden of the total school budget on local tax dollars. While this is true the budget is made up of tax dollars and if there is waste i should be cut out! What hurts me the most as a taxpayer is that for whatever their reasons the two boards won’t address these issues and are pitting one group of their friends and neighbors against another group of friends and neighbors and hurting some who really can’t afford it. You simply can’t help the students by causing financial harm to members of their family and community. Please do your job! Hire someone to audit the school budget, find ways to • combine/steam line costs. Do not raise taxes one more time until we know that we have looked at everything else. Perhaps the teachers need a raise, but 6% (4.5% + 1.5% step) is way out of proportion when other people are losing their job! All these issues should be resolved at the School Board level and never should have spilled over into the public arena. t I implore both boards, please help us protect what we have worked so long to have, a home in a very beautiful and friendly community. We want to stay here, not move. Our two governing boards, the school board and the board of supervisors, shouldn’t be a good ‘ole boys club. We need them to be leaders. Statesmen. I know it’s no easy job and not one Fd ever want, but they have asked for our votes and told us they’d represent us. So we need their help. It’s been said, “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” This county will change forever if you don’t bring our school spending to something that resembles the real Rappahannock County. The school budget is increasing each year at an alarming rate. I support an independent audit as has been suggested already. It should be conducted by someone detached from our system. Without objectivity well not get good results. Rebecca Halko Huntly To the tax-paying citizens of Rappahannock: Just think - most of you who are reading this are doing so thanks to a free public education, one of the founding tenets of this country. So, what’s happened? When I grew up, my parents, and I thought all parents, wanted better for kids than what they had had. Now you hear at budget hearings that “Rappahannock was good enough for me, it’s good enough for my kid.” For one thing, is “good enough” adequate? Wouldn’t, shouldn’t you want more? Secondly, I believe that the world has made some major changes in the last, say, 20 years - or two years or two months or perhaps even two minutes. Is what was “good enough” 20 years ago enough to get this generation through? For those who have no children in the public school system and therefore don’t feel you should be paying for it, let me ask: Is the future not a worthwhile investment? Where do you think your doctors, firefighters, engineers, pilots and, God help us, lawyers and politicians, are going to come from? Are the numbers in private schools enough to fulfill all future requirements? I don’t agree 100 percent with the school budget and certainly have things I would like to see cut (and others that I would like to see better funded), but I do know that a tremendous amount of work goes into trying to present a budget that is cut pretty close to the bone while still providing an adequate education. Before you complain about the budget, may I respectfully suggest that you: a) Spend some time at the schools and get to know a teacher or teachers personal ly so you know what they face on a daily basis, particularly those things beyond simply teaching. b) Spend some time at the School Board Office and see what a busy place that is. c) Familiarize yourself with the requirements the federal and state governments put upon the school systems regardless of size, and the huge amount of paperwork that goes along with all these requirements (which leads to a decrease in funds if the requirements are not met). d) Attend the budget meetings that start at the beginning of the year and see how many things get cut along the way. e) Learn about the minimum requirements most colleges have for considering an entrant. f) Think about the cost in tax dollars of having someone on welfare from the age of 16 because they have dropped out of school and lack basic knowledge and employable skills. Then attack the budget from a knowledgeable base and come up with alternatives before the budget gets to the stage where it is presented to the supervisors. I probably work as hard as anyone for my money and, being of New England Puritan stock, am probably as tight with it as they come, but I do believe that these kids are the future and that they deserve to be as well educated as possible to cope with, and perhaps change, the crazy world out there. Therefore, spending tax dollars to create an adequate school system certainly seems like a sound investment to me. Sherry Hamill-Huff Washington “How You Spend Your Dash” I did not have the pleasure of personally meeting and knowing the vivacious young lady, Emily Jane Hilscher. I had seen her several times but had no name for those soulful bright eyes until this past week. The stories recounted to me about this young lady and the presence she commanded were even more evident in the moving words expressed at her memorial service this past Saturday. The moments and times shared by her father, mother, and sister allowed us to experience Emily firsthand, her love of life, and “how” she lived her life as Emily Jane Hilscher. One life can affect so many in innumerable and lasting ways. Therefore, in honor and memory of this young life well-lived, I give you the following. “How You Spend Your Dash” Author Unknown I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. ( 1988-2007) For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; The cars... the house... the cash. What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard... Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left. That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what’s true and real. And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read With your life’s actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash? Spend it well. Lavonne Adkins Washington Coping with the aftermath Hospice of the Rapidan joins the many voices in our area that are shocked and saddened by the tragic events at Virginia Tech. We extend our deepest condolences to the families directly affected by the tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this incomprehensible violence. As the news continues to unfold, we hear frightening accounts by survivors and other students. Disturbing video footage has been shown on news programs and on the Internet. These accounts make the horrific events very real to many of us, especially since several of the victims have ties to our community. While many people have experience with private grief for the loss of a family member or loved one most of us are unaccustomed to the feelings of grief that follow a public tragedy like this that hits close to home. Hospice of the Rapidan offers free, comprehensive grief counseling and other services for anyone affected by this tragedy. No prior affiliation with Hospice of the Rapidan is necessary. Your support is appreciated Over the past several months I have been approached by several members of the community regarding a possible candidacy in the Rappahannock County Sheriffs election this fall. I am humbled by your confidence in my abilities and have enjoyed speaking with many of you as I wrestled with thiS decision. After careful thought and consid eration, my family and I have determined that it is not feasible for me to enter the race for Sheriff this year. This will not always be the case though, and I look forward to revisiting this opportunity again in the future. I would like to thank each of, you for your advice and support. Wayne Sumner Boston Offering ongoing support to people affected by public tragedy is a natural extension of hospice’s mission and community focus. As experts in grief, we understand that everyone grieves in their own way and that the feelings can sometimes become confusing or overwhelming. We have information to help children and adults who may have difficulty understanding feelings of grief for people they don’t know cope with their reactions. We can provide articles on public grieving, responses to public tragedies, and similar topics. Our grief care team is available to help anyone who has questions or who is having difficulty in the wake of these events. We also know that the effects of a significant public tragedy can sometimes take a while to surface. Anyone interested in accessing these resources or our grief care services can call me at 540-825-4840. There is never a fee for our grief care services. Craig Wilt Grief Care Coordinator Hospice of the Rapidan Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). 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@timespkpers.com). •>'

After the tragedy at Virginia Tech found and Sons Funeral Home Our community is pulling together as the Nation undergoes another tragedy. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper is donating $500 towards the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. We encourage businesses and individuals to help in donating or matching our contribution. A VA Tech flag will be available for the community to come and sign which will be delivered to the Va Tech campus from our local town. Throughout this decade, our town has endured such tragedies as 9-11 and the War in Iraq. We have come together throughout these trials, which have taken an emotional toll on our town, our country and nation as a whole. Let us all, as a close society come together and help our own. Between the hours of 9-5 Monday through Saturday please come by Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Va 22701 and make all donations payable to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Phones For Life to create scholarship to memorialize those killed at Virgijiia Tech University Phones For Life, the 501(c)3 non-profit, which provides free “9-1-1” emergency cell phones and free cell phones with minutes to domestic violence victims, senior citizens and persons with disabilities across the US, is going to award a scholarship to one or more high school seniors to attend the University of Virginia Tech in the names of the victims of the tragedy of April 16,2007. “I believe in the education of our youth and feel that this is the perfect way to memorialize those killed at Virginia Tech”, said Dr. Dee L’Archeveque MD, Medical Director of San Bernardino Community Hospital and founder of Phones For Life. Phones for Life provides lifelines to those in need through cellphone technology and hopes that the scholarships awarded will help provide one or more high school seniors with the lifeline of education. “ going to UCLA, I understand how a large college campus can be intimidating and I hope that the scholarships that are awarded help foster a sense of security for kids about attending a large university” said Dr. L’Archeveque. The 25 percent of the value of the cellphones that Phones For Life collects over the course of the year to aid domestic violence and senior citizens will be donated to this scholarship and awarded to one or more deserving high school seniors. “ The more phones that we are able to collect, the more scholarships that we can give out” said Dr. L’Archeveque. Each scholarship will be for $5,000 and will be in the names of the victims of this terrible tragedy. The scholarships will be awarded based on criteria that will be discussed with University and Phones For Life will start accepting applications through their website starting June 1,2007. About Phones For Life, Inc. Phones For Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides free access to emergency “9-1-1” service and phones with minutes to qualified appli cants through used cell phones which have been programmed for simple one-button dialing. Since 1999, over 100,000 Phones for Life have been distributed when Dr. Dee L’Archeveque started to give away phones to victims of elder abuse. Phones for Life was incorporated in 2003 and received its 501(c) 3 status in that year. Phones for Life operates from coast to coast with its headquarters in La Crescenta California. Phones for Life accepts all types of cell phones and data devices such as Blackberries and Treos etc. To learn more about Phones for Life, or to donate phones and funds please visit our website at or call our toll free number at (888) 211-9722 Benefit show for families of Virginia Tech victims Comedians, students come together to raise money and support Strasburg, VA - The Strasburg Theater will play host to several comedians May 2 as they raise money for the families of the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings. All money raised will be donated directly to the families of the victims, with the theatre, office staff) and per Heartache and sorrow I sit here, staring at this keyboard and computer screen, trying to make some words come that will speak to the horrible tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. They will remain in my prayers. It has often seemed to me that Tech is our local university, because of the agricultural nature of our surroundings here in Rappahannock, and Tech’s focus on related academic areas. There is a huge conflict between this country’s desire to be a free and open society, and the willingness of a single individual to give his life to cause murder and mayhem for some reason, real or imagined. We have seen this repeatedly in the Middle East, but still have difficulty accepting the premise for such acts. They say the young man who caused all this violence was bullied in high school and college. I don’t doubt the word of the reporters and researchers, but I have difficulty believing that’s all there is to it. We had a few bullies when I was in school, and we had a few people who were favorite targets of bullies. But, human adolescent society is not unlike the society of other animals. There is a pecking order. There is a top dog, a succession of middle dogs, and there is a bottom dog. But that, alone, does not explain why someone would take the kind of action this individual did. Bradys Clark Hollow Rambungs Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@juno.com It is my understanding that one English professor, concerned about the writings of the young man, went to the police. She was told there was nothing they could do, because he had broken no laws. I don’t blame the police. But, then I hear of a 5-year old, who was kicked out of kindergarten because he drew a picture of a gun. Somehow, we must find a way to get people like this severely troubled young man the help they need. We have become too concerned about hurting someone’s feelings, even when there is potential danger for the lives of others. Perhaps, we will never be able to completely eliminate unspeakable acts such as happened at Tech. But, we must begin to evaluate some of our politically correct habits, if we are to address these issues, at all. Finally, I would like to thank all of the wonderful people who have helped the family of Louise McCulloch, my sister, get through the heartache and sorrow of her loss — whether through words, deeds, visits, food, flowers, cards, or calls. formers all volunteering their time. “We’re not paying for travel or office expenses or incidentals,” organizer and host Steve Hofstetter said. “This money is being raised for those who suffered a loss. The last thing any of them need to worry about right now is the cost of buiying a loved one.” The show has garnered a great deal of support from college students, with a facebook.com group just under 5,000 strong. Many schools are sending busloads of students, and others have planned road trips to be at the show. Some have been donating instead, and many are volunteering their time and resources for posters, emails, and other such event promotion. Distant schools are also holding fundraising events and donating the money to the same cause. Organizers planned a show in Strasburg so VA Tech students could come if they wanted to, but it’s far enough that the students are also given some breathing room. “It’s too soon to hold a show in Blacksburg,” Hofstetter said. “This is a nice alternative.” Hofstetter is also donating out of pocket according to how many students join the group, at a penny per head. The group also encourages members to do something similar. “We’ve already raised $500 in donations just from the group,” Hofstetter said. “But more so, we’ve also been witness to thousands of students trying to reach out to those affected. Millions of people across the country are looking for some outlet for their feelings. We’re hoping these donations and this show can help provide that.” , Other performers include Denis Donohue, Phil Mazo, and Vince Martin, whose brother went to Virginia Tech and was killed in an accident a few years ago. 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Jim Webb at 100 days By John H. Arundel Rappahannock News Staff Writer Don’t make the mistake of thinking of Jim Webb as Senator Pothole. The freshman United States Senator swept into office 100 days ago with a mandate from Virginia voters to fix bigger ticket items like the war in Iraq, a surging immigrant tide, the trade imbalance with China and issues of economic fairness. Finding fixes for small craters on 1-395 does not figure into Webb’s sweeping agenda; finding affordable medication for his constituents does. In one of his first extended interviews since taking office, Sen. Webb sat down April 13 with editors from Times Community Newspapers for a progress report at the threemonth mark. Noticeably missing were the fiery catch phrases of the campaign trail and the trademark combat boots that made him a symbol of change in last November’s surprise defeat of incumbent Sen. George Allen (R). Webb’s election win by less than .5 percent of the vote changed the national balance of power by putting Democrats in charge of both the House and Senate for the first time in decades. These days, the decorated Vietnam war veteran is more apt to spring open his cell phone, revealing the captured image of his 4-month-old baby girl, rather than show off his son’s dusty boots from Iraq. His tone is more wonkish than fire and brimstone. He has captured the rhythms of someone who left Washington policymaking 19 years ago to write books and screenplays, but now has a baby to feed and a pile of policy papers to catch up on. Webb’s father flew B-17s and B-29s during World War II, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Son Jimmy Webb is an enlisted infantry U.S. Marine whose unit shipped out to Iraq last September. In a now-famous incident, the newly elected Democratic r senator sparred with George W. Bush at a White House reception Nov. 29 after bypassing the line for a photo with the President. An opponent of the Iraq War, Webb refused to discuss his son, a soldier serving in Iraq, after Bush pressed him on the matter. That part hasn’t changed. “I respectfully decline to talk about my son’s involvement,” he said in response to a question that Friday. “Hell be home at the end of next month, and I’m looking forward to getting them home.” Webb speaks of his son’s combat duty in generalities and usually in the plural, given the shared experience of the battlefield. “They’re in a hard place, in terms of what’s going on over there. As you can quite imagine, once they change the dates [of combat service], the morale factor exacts a toll. But, they’re doing a great job,” he said. Building relationships Before winning the Senate, Webb spent nearly two decades as an author and filmmaker, penning eight books, including six Vietnam-based novels, and won an Emmy for his 1983 coverage of U.S. Marines in Beirut. But he likes to remind reporters that he is not new to Washington, that he is a returning veteran of its polity wars and has worked with many of its players before. “I’m really proud of my relationship with John Warner,” he said, referring to the senior senator from Virginia who last year campaigned hard for his defeat. “I worked on his staff in my last year in the Marine Corps when he was Secretary of the Navy and I’ve known him for 36 years. 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Senator Jim Webb was the guest speaker at April’s meeting of the Times Community, Editorial Board in Alexandria. cess, alternating the questions, having discussion,” he said. “That’s veiy important for the people of Virginia to know that John Warner and I are working together.” On defense spending, Webb calls this relationship vital, as Virginia hauls in $45 billion per year in military appropriations, second only to California. “We meet regularly and our staffs meet regularly,” he said, noting that he and Warner have also co-sponsored legislation on items such as fixes to the “No Child Left Behind” act. Previously, Webb served as a Republican under President Ronald Reagan as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and Secretary of the Navy, until he resigned rather than reduce the Navy force structure. Twenty years later, Webb still plugs for a strong military, but vigorously questions the social and economic toll of a prolonged deployment in Iraq. “This could end up becoming a $2 trillion war,” he said. “It’s costing us $2.5 billion a week, and that’s the wrong place to put money.” In January, he received plum assignments to the committees on Armed Forces, Foreign Relations and Veterans’ Affairs, seats he said he negoti a ted. The assignments foisted Webb front-and-center on the hottest of hot button issues of the day: the war in Iraq, relations with China and the breakdown at Walter Reed Medical Center. So many hearings and closed-door meetings have undoubtedly left him boneweary some days. “The reality of this is Fm only one of two senators on both Foreign Relations, the busiest committee in the Senate, and Armed Services, the second busiest in the Senate,” he said. “I’ve had days when I’ve had four hearings at the same time.” Two days after Webb was sworn in on Jan. 19, both committees “geared up” on Iraq, and he said he was “expected to play a role” because of his military experience and former policy role at the Pentagon. “For the last three months we have been spending 8m enormous amount of time and energy trying to reshape foreign policy and we’ve done it,” Webb said before catching himself Or at least, “we have the beginnings of doing it.” China s primacy Webb was chosen to deliver the Democratic Party’s Jan. 24 response to Bush’s State of the Union address, a role which further thrust him into the national limelight and helped earn him two one-on-one meetings with Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. The issue of China’s primacy, he said, dominates much of his thinking, and he has planned a trip to Asia in July to further his education. He pondered aloud how China can produce a car for $15,000 which costs Detroit automakers $10,000 more. The social costs of health care, he reasoned, is burdened by the state, not the automaker, thus adding to the costs of production. “We are one of the few countries in the world where the cost of medical is put into the product,” he said. “We have the most efficient work force in the world. So the goal should be preventive health care for every American.” Webb continues to be alarmed that wages for typical wage earners have been stagnant, while medical costs have soared 72 percent. “What Americans are having to pay for medical is eating into their wages,” he said. “We’re moving towards a crisis.” Another alarming episode was the famous breakdown of services for returning war veterans at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, and the ensuing decision to shutter it in favor of new, more modem facilities at Fort Belvoir in southern Fairfax County. “Fm a product of military medicine and in general, military medicine is very good medicine,” he said. “There really was a leadership failure in terms of putting these people on hold for a long period of time. They were lost in the process ... There are people who have really been wronged in their treatment.” Webb said the Veterans Administration just got bogged down from the surge of military veterans needing medical care in the post-9/11 era and by Vietnam-era vets coming of age. “A lot of them are reaching the point of retirement from their basic career and they’re looking at the VA system as a fall-back,” he said. “The VA is getting hit from two different directions.” The result was a backlog of some 600,000 claims, with fewer than 5,700 claims adjusters to handle them. “The number of claims adjudicators has gone up, but not by much,” he said. “The claims keep coming and so they keep falling behind ... Let’s get the assets to fix the problem.” The build-out of Fort Belvoir under the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) may compound the problem, he said. incredible bargains on GE, Pella, Andersen, Schlage, Titan, Fypon, Premier, American Pride, Merrillat, granite, 4 brand new Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs & more.. 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Caff 540.341.4952 lor mom info or to donate Location: Directions: Time: *rr promi%*. hspprms.' * “Fm one of those who was very sorry to see them close Walter Reed because Fve seen military medicine shrink so dramatically in my lifetime,” he said. “I’ve raised some questions about whether they should, but it looks like they’re gonna do it.” At Fort Belvoir, Webb said that immediate priorities include funding roadway improvements of the Fairfax County Parkway and shuttering the General Services Administration warehouse. “We’re trying to see if we can get some appropriations money to get things going faster” he said. “We’re on top of it.” Trajectory issues Webb said about 20 percent j of his time in the Senate has j been spent on forward-looking i issues like economic fairness, ambitious “trajectory” areas 1 where he hopes to make his j mark. “I have a philosophy j towards government which I j formulated 24 years ago,” he ! said. “Henry Kissinger taught ' me at the time that if you don’t jj block out a period of time for for- jj ward-thinking on issues, you’ll 'j never do it.” Forward-thinking also ! means making government/ accountable for its mistakes “Accountability takes care of itself if you get the right kind of leadership,” he said. Over four years in the 1970s, | Webb, served as legal counsel to | the Joint Economic Committee. I< and now serves on the panel. |r “The interesting thing about I this committee is that you’re not j writing bills but you’re address-f ing major themes,” he said. “One j| issue is the criminal justice sys- r tern. It’s completely broken. And •1 the whole issue of how you put | together the pieces where we * can bring economic fairness! back to this country.” Webb said that February’s passage of a minimum wage increase was a vital first step in raising the economy’s “water-j line.” “In terms of setting the > floor in what we’re going to pay.1 workers, passing this bill has j great symbolic effect,” he said. Resolving the continued surge of immigrant tides also remains a focal point. It is also a personal issue. The senator’s wife, Hong Le Webb, was born and raised in Vietnam, which her family fled after the fall of Saigon in 1975. 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County planners recommend approval for zoning amendment By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A few more layers have been added to the zoning sniffle centered around Mountainside Medicine. Dr. John McCue wants to hire more employees and expand the parking area on his property, located on U.S. 211 west of the Town of Washington, to meet the demands of his growing number of patients. The doctor already has an application pending before the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors that would rezone the property from agricultural to commercial to allow him to make those changes. 4 But McCue has faced opposition from a couple of neighboring property owners who say the 2-acre lot is not fit for commercial zoning and fear what businesses may move into the space if the doctor decides to sell the property in the future. On April 18 at the monthly meeting of the County Planning Commission, McCue tried a different tack. As represented by his attorney Bill Fletcher, McCue proposed four amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance that would create “small” and “large” classifications for professional offices. A small office would employ three or fewer employees and a large office would employee four or more employees. There would be no limit on the number of employees working in a professional office in the county’s General Commercial Overlay District. The district School superintendent proposes efficiency review By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer In the face of rising county criticism of the school budget, Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Robert Chappell, has requested an efficiency review for the school system. “We think that we have a pretty lean budget this year,” Chappell said at the recent School Board meeting, “but I am sure that there are people that would not agree with that.” Chappell stated that he bad contacted organizers of the Virginia School Efficiency Review Program, a 'program sponsored by the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget. Participation in the program is voluntary, as the state hires an analyst from the private sector to look at the efficiency of business practices within a school. Some of the functions of the school that are examined include division administration, human resources, food service, facilities, and transportation costs. The program does not evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s educational curriculum. Program requirements Culpeper County Public Schools completed the program in 2006 and were alerted to a total net savings of $333,719 for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. “It worked very well for us,” said Culpeper Schools Public Information Officer Marla McKenna, “We were able to identify areas where we could save money.’' McKenna also said that the school has not had to pay any cost for their review, as they are still implementing recommendations. According to the program’s website, a participating school is required to pay a portion of the cost of the efficiency review. According to the program’s website, that cost usually starts at $20,000. Chappell stated afterwards that he will probably seek donations to minimize the cost to the school. Once the report is finished, a participating school is required by the DMP to initiate at least 50 percent of the recommendations within two years, or pay an additional 25 percent of the cost of the review. The review typically takes about four to five months to complete. The report is then presented to the School Board and the Superintendent for consideration. Chappell admitted that the review will not be finished in time for the current budget, but stated that he plans to enroll the school into the program in time for a Fall 2007 review. Chappell’s proposal to continue looking at the program was unanimously approved by the School Board. runs along U.S. 211 from the Fanner’s Cooperative in the west to the American Image Salon in the east. Mountainside Medicine is the only professional office in the overlay district. Several citizens at the planning commission’s meeting raised objections to the proposed amendments. “What is a small business? The language is ambiguous, it’s arbitrary,” Hampton District resident Henry Gorfein said. Tom Junk, of the Piedmont District, served as chairman of the commission when the threeemployee limit was placed on the property. He opposed the amendments at the meeting on April 18. “You are changing a document that has served Rappahannock County well”he said. “If you pass this thing you’ve chipped away at it, and someone else is going to come along and chip away at it more.” Junk added that the threeemployee limit was enacted to avoid excessive traffic on the access road to the doctor’s budding. “You don’t zone something for one particular person,” Junk said. Flint Hill resident Phil Irwin urged the commissioners to think of the ramifications of recommending approval for the amendments. “If you allow places to be located in inappropriate loca tions, imagine what the county will look like in the future,” Irwin said. Attorney David Konick, representing neighboring property owners Mike Brown Sr. and Ken Estes, said the proposed zoning amendments are ambiguous and therefore would be difficult to administer. “You can’t call it small or large without saying what that means,” Konick told the commission. Gaiy Schwartz, chairman of the Town of Washington’s Planning Commission, stood up in favor of McCue’s proposed amendments. As many of the doctor’s supporters did at the Board of Supervisors meeting in March, Schwartz emphasized the importance of having a doctor in a rural area like Rappahannock. “We have it, let’s keep it here and do whatever we have to do to keep it here,” he said. McCue also spoke about his intentions behind the amendment proposal. “This is not a power thing or about me being special,” McCue said. “This is about practicing safe medicine.” Ultimately, the commission voted to recommend that the supervisors approve the amendment to allow an unlimited number of employees in professional offices in the General Commercial Overlay District. Commissioners voted to recommend that the other three amendments separating small and large offices be rejected by the board. Jackson District Commissioner Alvin Henry said the county needs to afford some flexibility to address imperfect sites and accommodate growth in the commercial area. Stonewall-Hawthorne District Commissioner Tom Tepper agreed. “I don’t think a zoning code should be so tight that you can’t listen to the citizens and do the right thing,” he said. The proposed amendments will go before the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting on May 7. 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First victory of the season By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer After a string of losses, the Rappahannock Lady Panthers joined together Monday to win against Manassas Park, with a final score of 2-1. “We’re finally coming together,” said Varsity Head Coach Dave Gillis, enthusiastic with the teams’ success. Gillis noted that the girls are playing better as a team and possessing the ball more. Both goals for the Panthers were scored in the first half of the game. Striker Ashley Vest scored the first goal and Megan Wheatley shot a penalty kick as the result of a hand ball called against Manassas Park. During the second half the girls were able to sustain their performance finishing with their first victory of the season. Gillis noted that the teams defensive tactics improved, lightening load for keeper Brittney Clatterbuck. The last game the girl’s played was against Clarke County which they lost 10-6. Gillis admitted it was a difficult match, but said that he was proud of the girls for showing maturity and teamwork. “We still have a long way to go,” said Gillis adding, “I am seeing flashes of brilliance with greater frequency which is very encouraging.” The next district game will be a home game against Madison County on Friday, April 27. The game is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com Doing just fine finding net By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s been a great week for Varsity Boy’s Soccer team as the Rappahannock Panthers finished their first district games undefeated. “The guys showed up ready to play,” said Head Varsity Soccer Coach Shay Beil after their victory over Strasburg. Bell said that Strasburg was “a much improved team” and went into the game on Tuesday with some apprehension. Davy Torrence scored the first goal in the opening half and Steve Dodson moved in for a second goal. Alex Ramey scored a well placed goal from 25 yards which inspired an additional goal scored by Steve Dodson. Arne Utne scored the final goal against the Rams in the last minutes of the game, which allowed the Panthers to win with a score of 5-0. Earlier in the week, after a frustrating tie against George Mason that went into double overtime with a score of 1-1, the Panthers faced one of their most formidable opponents: Clarke County. “We haven’t won against Clarke Comity in three years,” said Bell, citing nine straight losses to the Eagles in past years. Bell said that the team controlled the game right away in the first half but gave up a penalty kick which allowed the Eagles to score one point. The team rebounded after Alex Ramey dodged the opposing keeper and scored the first goal for the Panthers. Ramey followed up with another impressive goal, shooting from 30 yards out. The team was able to hold on to their lead in the second half finishing their game with a score of 2-1. “We are definitely enjoying the weather and the great sup-, port from the fans,” said Bell as they continue their winning streak. The Panther’s will play Manassas Park on Thursday (today) and will host Madison County on Friday. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com iVlJa-rs -> ■ ■ ■■ ■ ' ■ The light at •*4- , V peper. Even when our showroom clos(3&sk|G|(p^ you can still view our exciting inventory online! With the clioi^of a mouse, you can find the right car at the right price in a matter of minutes. Log on to get www.chryslerofculpeper.com CHRYSLER OF CULPEPER Rt. 29 N (South of Culpeper) 11030 James Monroe Hwy. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-547-3900 Jeep NO CREDIT, BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM. y If you have a j^b, we've got your back! Panthers softball off to perfect start in district By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County softball team has had a flawless beginning to the Bull Run District portion of its season. The Panthers (7-4 overall, 30 district) began Bull Run play on April 13 with a 29-0 thrashing of visiting George Mason. Rebecca Tupper pitched the shutout, which ended after five innings because of the Virginia High School League’s 15-run mercy rule. Rappahannock 2, Clarke 1 Rappahannock beat visiting Clarke County 2-1 in a thriller on Friday. Both teams were scoreless until the sixth inning, when both the Panthers and the Eagles scored one run apiece. With the score tied 1-1 in the bottom of the seventh, lead-off hitter Amanda Smoot knocked a single, then made it to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Tupper. Christina Naramore stepped up to the plate next and hit a single to send Smoot home and win the game for Rappahannock. Smoot led the Panthers in hitting for the game, batting 3 for 4 with two singles and a double. Crystal Heflin went 2 for 3. Rappahannock had a total of 10 hits in the game. Tupper pitched a complete t game, allowing four hits and throwing 11 strikeouts with no walks. Rappahannock 4, Strasburg 2 Smoot and Tupper shared i pitching duties for Rappahannock on Tuesday at Strasburg. Smoot pitched the first four i innings, striking out three batI ters while walking one and allowing two hits. Tupper fin' ished the last three innings, also T.1 striking out three; walking ond and giving up two hits. i. Photo by Ann Spieker SAFE: Elvira Yanez slides to safety. The Rams scored both of their runs in the first inning, but the Panthers didn’t give up anything else for the rest of the game. Rappahannock pounced in the sixth inning, reeling off all four runs it scored in the game. Heflin led off the inning with a single and Morgan Stephens followed with another single. With one out, Megan Lee laid down a bunt to Strasburg’s third baseman, who overthrew second base, allowing both Heflin and Stephens to make it home and tie the game 2-2. Emily Carter came up next and cracked a single to send Lee home for the go-ahead run. Smoot then ripped a double that moved Carter to third base and Tupper hit a sacrifice fly to bring Carter home for the fourth and final run of the inning. The Panthers notched 10 hits in the game. Katie Burke led the way, going 3 for 4. Stephens went 2 for 3 with one RBI and Smoot went 2 for 4. Looking forward Rappahannock has two district games in the week ahead. On Friday, the Panthers will host Madison County at 5 p.m. at the softball field behind Rappahanock County Elementary School. The girls will travel to Falls Church on Tuesday for a 5 p.m. rematch with George Mason. Rappahannock’s game against Manassas Park was canceled because of a power outage. The game has been rescheduled for May 14 at the field behind RCES. 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g rUlIX Photos by Ronda Ann Gregorio Ramey whogarnered first. M^kefa^^v^te attendkrattie' CtoHeae ofWiMiarn' thirls96 9F°UP by *ust 3 1:12He was right on the heats of his friend and fellow track member Alex Jan Makela. As far as more running. SpStt on hifaSS and *?£££>'%£? " envlronmemal a"d la" 'Ha »a"<3<° «• *»a - W •* » proud mother For Panthers baseball, it’s the little things that count BY CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County High School head baseball coach Jeff Jenkins does not talk about the big things that his Panthers need to do. “We’re doing a lot of little things, and we’re winning,” he said. “We’re getting the good pitching. We’re getting the good hitting.” And they are punishing the opposition. Take the 11-2 drubbing of Bull Run District rival Clarke County, as an example. Starting pitcher Adam Gessner earned his second win of the season, going the first four innings and striking out seven. Then, Will Miller earned the save, no-hitting the Eagles over the last three innings. He fanned five. The Rappahannock hitters did their jobs, too. They scored five times in the first inning and six more times in the fifth. In the first, Bobby Czekaj reached base on a bunt single, stole second and third and scored on a passed ball. Ethan Russell walked and came home on Miller’s single. Chase Tupper reached base on an error, driving in another run. After Travis Jenkins walked, Nathan Hartshorn’s groundout plated the inning’s fourth run. L.B. Settle closed the scoring with an RBI single. Clarke made the game interesting with a pair of runs the second. “I told our players that we needed to jump back on them again,” Jenkins said. “And we did.” Rappahannock (8-2) scored six times in the fifth. Settle’s bases-clearing double highlighted the inning. Jonathan Butler and Czekaj also had RBI singles. Russell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to close the scoring. Czekaj went 4 for 4 with Smith nears long-jump record By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County High School’s boys and girls track-and-field teams put up several strong individual performances during team losses in their past two meets. Among those highlights was Irving Smith’s secondplace finish in the long jump during the Panthers’ April 18 meet at Madison County. Smith’s distance of 21 feet was just 9 1/4 inches from the school record. The senior also finished second in the triple jump and third in the 100-meter dash. In the same meet, Evan Shankle won the discus and placed third in the shot put. On the girls’ side, Marie Scavetti won the 100-meter hurdles and Sarah Smoot won the 400-meter run. Because of Rappahannock schools’ spring break, which was during the week of April 9 to 13, only four Panthers attended the April 12 meet at Luray. Scavetti won the 100meter hurdles and placed third in the 100-meter dash. The meet had originally been scheduled for April 11 at Rappahannock, but the contractor hired to finish the new track has not completed the work. The Panthers were not scheduled to host any other meets this season. E-mail Jhe reporter at kallen@timespapers.com four stolen bases to ignite the Rappahannock attack. Settle had a pair of hits and four RBI. Tupper had two hits, scored twice and added an RBI. The win over Clarke on Friday afternoon came just after Rappahannock stopped George Mason’s string of wins over Bull Run opponents. The Mustangs went 10-0 last year and advanced to the Group A Region B tournament. Russell’s three-hit performance highlighted the Panthers 3-2 victory over George Mason. The senior lefthander tossed a complete game and struck out 14. He struck out the side twice. “Ethan pretty much shut them down,” Jenkins said. The Panthers cut into a 2-0 deficit with a run in the bottom of the fourth. Gessner reached base on an error and scored on Miller’s double. But Rappahannock saved its best for the final inning. After tying the game on an error, Tupper singled in Russell, who had walked earlier, with the winning run. “All five runs in the game were unearned,” Jenkins said. “We made the most of our chances. Mason is a good team. They scored off our mistakes. After the third inning, we played as well as we can.” In a 10-0 win over Page County, Gessner had three hits, including a home run, and two RBI. Miller also had three hits and two RBI. Jenkins had a pair of hits and drove in a run. The Panthers finished with 13 hits. Czekaj tossed six innings to gain the win. He struck out six. SAFE! Far left, Rappahannock’s Chase Tupper had two hits, two runs and an RBI against Clarke County on Friday. PLAYING WITH FIRE: Left, Will Millei earned a save in Rappahannock's 112 victory over Clarke County. Miller is helping the Panthers win this season on the mound and at the plate. 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School News from Around the County Wakefield Country Day School WCDS entertains visitors from Mexico Last week, Wakefield Country Day School hosted 13 sixth-grade students from the Westhill Institute in Mexico City. This is the third visit by Westhill students to Wakefield, and the visitors again stayed with various WCDS families. Throughout the week, they spent time learning more about the school, Rappahannock County, the state of Virginia, and the United States. Ezequiel Elias, at WCDS from Westhill for a semester exchange in 10th grade, assisted as tour guide. The visit began with a field trip to Washington, D.C., where students visited some of the museums and beautiful monuments in our nation’s capital. On Friday, the visitors spent the day in classes, participating in instructional activities with the fifth- and sixth-grade students. Photos courtesy of Kathie Russo BORDER CROSSING: Wakefield Country Day School sixth-grader Hailey Miller (left) shares a laugh with two Westhill visitors during their visit. On Friday evening, WCDS entertained the Westhill students at a middle-school dance. Student-government leaders provided balloons, refreshments and decorations. In recapping their visit, the Westhill students frequently mentioned the dance as one of the highlights of their trip. On Saturday, several of the visitors joined WCDS families for Family Fun Night, with parents and children playing bas' ketball, running races and play ' T Oatlands 20850 Otdtiuh PknUtimt U Lastvg, VA 20175 703.777.3174 / www mlianth.trg HISTORY EXPLORERS: A group of fourth-graders retell history. ing board games as well as feasting on the potluck spread of delicious food. On Sunday, the Westhill visitors and their host families took a school bus to Massanutten’s indoor water park. The Mexican visitors toured Luray Caverns on Monday, visited the Air and Space Museum in Chantilly on Tuesday and wrapped up their visit at the school’s weekly assembly with individual speeches. They took turns describing the highlights of their stay, expressing gratitude to their host families and commenting on what they had learned, such as, “A father can cook dinner,” “Virginia is so green and beautiful,” “The people here are so nice and friendly,” “The homes have so much land around them,” and “The air is so clean.” One student said, “When two cultures come together, not only do you learn from each other, but you also teach each other.” The students spoke impressively, particularly considering the fact that English is not the first language for most of them. WCDS students look forward to their next visit to Mexico as a part of this continuing partnership. Fourth grade stages livipg wax museum Wednesday’s assembly included the fourth grade’s presentation of “snapshots” of their living wax museum — an annual' class project on historical figures. Students stood on the stage in costume, each holding a sign specifying the explorer that he or she was portraying. Then they stepped forward individually to recite an original poem describing their chosen character. Later in the day, classes and adults visited the living wax museum in the auditorium, where they pressed a “button” (red sticker) on each “statue” and heard an in-depth description of the explorer and his or her exploits. The students stayed in character with costume and props and displayed in-depth knowledge of the explorers they had selected. Chappell’s Comer Rappahannock County Elementary School band students excel at district competition The following RCES students competed in the solo and ensemble competition Saturday at James Wood Middle School in Winchester. Each one of them earned a superior rating, which is the highest attainable score, for each of their performances. The students are listed below: Chris King, 7th grade Courtney King, 5th grade Daniel Schlosser, 5th grade Chelsea Smoot, 5th grade Mimi White, 5th grade Public hearing Rappahannock County High School’s auditorium will host the County Board of Supervisors’ public hearing on the proposed 2007-08 Rappahannock County Public Schools budget at 7 p.m. True or false? “The School Board is asking for a larger increase in local funds this year than it did last year.” Answer False On March 27, the School Board sent a proposed budget to the Board of Supervisors that included a 6.2 percent increase in local funds of $494,968. The RCPS local increase granted by the supervisors for the current 2006-07 year was $676,870, or 9.3 percent. Note: the $676,870 local increase for the schools for this year was included in the $1.8 million in additional real property revenue projected by the county for 2006-07. (Source: County Administrator John McCarthy). Cost savings help reduce proposed spending increases to reasonable 6.2 percent: How will the funds be spent? 1. Improve salaries for employees 4.5 percent plus step; maintain health insurance: $508,703 2. Pay state-required increase for retirement system premiums: $96,266 3. Improve programs for children: Instructional materials for both schools; tuition increase for Mountain Vista Governor’s School; increase for Next Step; add physical education mde to help reduce childhood obesity; add special education aide: $57,607 4. Increase School Board members’ salaries from $600 to $900 per year: $1,500 Subtotal: $664,076 Less cost savings achieved through modified zero-based budgeting: ($115,166) Total additional revenues needed to fund budget: $548,910 Note: After additional revenues from federal, state, and “other” (non-resident tuition increase), the School Board’s local request equals $494,968 (6.2 percent increase) Note: Employee salaries and fringe benefits are 91 percent of the total increase ($664,076 before cost savings applied). Band Boosters to hold annual band cafe Saturday at RCES Jan Makela reports: “We have some wonderful entertainment lined up for the Third Annual RCHS Band Coffee House on Saturday evening, April 28th. Great local performers (about 14 great acts), including some surprises, will entertain everyone as they enjoy a terrific meal. Admission is $7 for dinner — which includes salad, Italian bread, main course, drink and dessert - and $5 for the show. We’ll draw the winning ticket in the $1,000 raffle that night, so be sure to get your tickets early. Baked ziti, mixed greens salad and Italian bread are on the menu, plus a variety of desserts and beverages. The Band Cafe is from 5 to 8 p.m. at RCES. RCPS events and scholarship deadlines: * April 27 - RCES Spirit Day “Crazy Hair” Day, 11 a.m. RCES Superstar Field Trip; June SAT registration deadline April 28 - Sophomore Class Car Wash, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at RCHS; Band Cafe at 5 p.m. at RCES Competitive events: April 27 - Boys’ JV/varsity soccer at Madison 4/5:30 p.m.; JV softball and baseball at Madison 7 p.m.; Varsity softball and baseball home vs. Madison 5 p.m.; Girls’ varsity soccer home vs. Madison 5 p.m. Flint Hill student presents research on Capitol Hill Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill, currently a cadet at The Virginia Military Institute, was recently accepted into the Council on Undergraduate Research. She was one of 80 scholars selected from 400 students to present her research during the national society’s gathering on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday. The students presented the results of their independent research in science, mathematics and humanities and displayed their research posters to members of Congress, federal-agency funding officers and invited guests at the Rayburn House Office Building. Their research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, NASA and many other federal, state, and private agencies. Matthews’ research poster was titled “Through the Eyes of the Artist: The Diary and Letters of Kathe Kollwitz.” Matthews began her research on this World War I-era German artist during her summer 2006 internship in Berlin. Professor Patricia Hardin has been her adviser and mentor. 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Lyme disease: Underreported epidemic or non-issue? By Megan Smith Special to the Rappahannock News Occurrence of Lyme disease in Virginia increased 30 percent between 2005 and 2006 to 357 cases, according to preliminary state data. But the number is expected to rise even more as statistics dribble in. While the infection rate is insignificant compared to Virginia’s total population of about 7.64 million, one state official fears this number is low due to inaccurate reporting from the medical community. Lyme, or Borrelia burgdorferi, is a bacterium transmitted to humans through a bite from the tiny blacklegged tick - also known as the deer tick - after at least 24 hours of attachment. The diverse symptoms of Lyme can be impairing - even fatal — if left medically untreated. According to the Lyme Disease Association’s Web site, they range from the immediate telltale “bull’s eye” rash and intermittent flu-like symptoms to latter indications of joint pain, bladder and cardiac dysfunction and neurological disorders. While about 8 to 12 percent of deer ticks are currently infected with Lyme in the Virginia Piedmont region, the number of deer ticks and reported cases are rising each year overall. Due to folks’ widespread adoration for fourlegged furry pets, ticks are frequently brought indoors, making access to humans a walk in the woods. Lyme has been prevalent in Loudoun County and the Eastern Shore for some time, but the surge into southern and western Virginia is relatively new. Per Dr. David Gaines, a state entomologist and primary tick tracker, his hometown area of eastern Pennsylvania has exhibited a substantial increase since the 1980s. But not until January 2006 did he first see deer ticks on his grandfather’s Albemarle County farm. “This is a strong indication to me that ticks and Lyme are continuing to spread south from New England,” he said. Gaines said Maryland has seen a consistent increase in the tick infection rate in its Piedmont area, but the doctor warned that it is premature to conclude a correlation to Virginia’s future. Still, some Virginia residents have seen a dramatic increase in the tiny tick infiltration. “All I know is that there’s a whole lot more ticks around,” said Rappahannock County resident E.C. “Pete” Jenkins. “A real steady increase over the past 15 years.” Several theories for amplified Lyme numbers exist, according to Gaines. “Increased incidence and southward migration of Lyme is possibly attributed to suburban sprawling,” he said. “Clearing forests for housing enables growth of vegetation - grass, honeysuckle, prize azalea beds - which are food sources for deer. “Thus, more deer, more ticks, more probability of Lyme,” Gaines continued. “However, there could also be greater awareness of Lyme, therefore more reported cases.” Virginia state law mandates — without penalty for noncompliance — that doctors report Lyme cases to their local health district, which are Overview This is the first in a three-part series on Lyme disease. Here is a look at the next two weeks’ installments: Week 2 - Identifying deer ticks and Lyme symptoms; controversy over Lyme diagnosis and treatment Week 3 - How Lyme is spreading southward from New England aboard the white-footed mouse and deer with then compiled by the state epidemiologist. However, according to Gaines, enforcing this law on over-burdened doctors’ offices would be difficult and costly. Rappahannock-Rapidan District Epidemiologist April Achter admitted that, even though she is certain there has been increased incidence of Lyme over the past several years, currently “all diseases are underreported ” . Looking at Rappahannock County’s records, annual reported case numbers are zero for four of the past six years, even when significant Lyme infection is being discussed among county citizens. According to state records, Rappahannock reported only four Lyme cases in 2003 and two in 2006. I he 2U06 figure, however, may be off by about 15-fold. When asked how many actual Lyme cases Dr. Jerry Martin had diagnosed in his Town of Washington office during the past several years through either blood testing or clinical observation, he estimated 12 per year. Dr. John McCue’s statistics were higher, totaling 23 cases for 2006 and early spring 2007, all confirmed through blood tests. These two figures taken together - if all are authentic Lyme cases and not laboratory “false positives* - would Shillelaghs THE TRAVFL CLUB NASHVILLE SHOWS, SEPT. 23-2». ..4*55 Includes Motorcoach Transportation from Vienna or Rockville. 6-Nights Hotel. Daily Breakfast. 4 Dinners. Sightseeing & Entertainment to include: Country Music Hall of Fame. Grand Ole Opry. Wild Horse Saloon, Hermitage. Belle Meade Plantation. Parthenon. City Tour. PANAMA CANAL CRUISE, OCT. 14-2*.. 412M Includes 14-Nights on Celebrity's "Infinity" with All Meals A Entertainment. Cruising from Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego. Add Aar from Dulles for $529! 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Martin doesn’t report numbers because, he asked, “What good would it do?” For whatever reason other physicians possibly shirk reporting, inaccurate numbers could be leaving Virginia doctors blind to Lyme’s true prevalence and behind the diagnostic eight ball - only perpetuating misdiagnoses and mistreatments. Gaines feels reporting is key for helping stave off needless suffering of Lyme patients by catching symptoms early. “Reporting Lyme cases to the state increases general awareness in local health care professionals and citizens,” he said. “Therefore, more people keep an eye open for it.” After all, he agreed, where would breast cancer be today without public awareness? Reporting also alerts Richmond lawmakers of budget areas needing increased allocations, such as Lyme surveillance and research. Regarding accuracy of reporting, Dr. Diane Helentjaris, director of the Lower Financial Problems? 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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests to doctors a patient’s skin rash be at least five centimeters in diameter before diagnosing Lyme clinically. Even so, some patients slip through the cracks. A few years ago, a Luray doctor dismissed Pete Jenkins’ large red rash as a mere spider bite. While on vacation soon after, Jenkins suffered fever, facial paralysis and extreme discomfort from his waist up. Returning home still misdiagnosed and miserable, Jenkins revisited his doctor, who — following reprimand from a colleague - tested Jenkins for Lyme. When it came back positive, the doctor immediately prescribed $18,000 worth of home-administered intravenous antibiotics for six months. While he feels much better, Jenkins’ energy level is still below normal. “I never knew much about Lyme ’til I got it myself,” he said. Now Jenkins and his wife are self-made experts, they joked. Controversy over Lyme is pervasive. While some Northern Virginia physicians deny that a Lyme problem even exists in the state, one Warren County doctor believes it is reaching “epidemic proportions.” Still, many medical personnel dismiss obvious Lyme symptoms and leave confirmed cases unreported. With or without accurate reporting or consensus from the health community, Virginia residents should be aware of one thing for sure: Deer ticks and Lyme are here - and they are here to stay. AIR CONDITIONING some? During April vue are Giving away 28 32" LCD Ratscreen TV's but that's not aH... We are aly going offer you 12-Months Same As Cash / No Payments financing with your approved credit, to each and every client that chooses to Invest in a new Premier Heating & Air Conditioning system inttieir home. 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I am exceecfingly friendy, and just cry out for one game after another. I ran play al day Photo by UN Duvall ONE GORGEOUS CAT: That’s the word around Sally Cunningham’s house, where there are a dozen or more cats being fed each morning - that Naomi here is the best-looking creature in the bam. Naomi is a spayed female about two years old. She is not shy, but comes right out to meet you. The very pretty Naomi would do just fine at your house. Call up Safty and make a date to meet this charming young thing at 636-3308. Adoption update FOUND A JOB: Yes, Frieda, a terrific guard dog, as powerful as she looks, and as friendly and warm as she is strong, has a new position: companion and protector in a home here in Rappahannock County. Yes, Frieda has been adopted. FOUND NEW HOMES: Two more adoptions reported by tee shelter in Amissvie. Dion, on the toll here, and Cory, the puppy on tee right hawe bote been adopted by different fanifees. The two, seen here write teeir sister Gertie, are part of a Rtor of seven—ai of teem boys accept Gertie — were (lettered and checked and given shots at tee RAWL shelter in Amissvie. \bu can meet your new companion by visiting the , shelter. Cal tet^p at 937 3283, long. People say I look like a Kelpie, but I think I look like your pal. You can phone the shelter at 937-3283 and then come get me ‘cause it’s play time already. Dealing De^er *1612 540 .. Dcing Business the Old Fashbned Way ^miwth a Handshake & a Smile. 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA .jimharrisauto.com .3341 800.255.6377 347 Governors unite to protect Appalachian ]£y Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer f Gov. Tim Kaine has joined with governors from Maryland, Pennsylvania and . West Virginia for a regional partnership to preserve the ecology and culture of the MidAtlantic Appalachian Highlands. The Highlands Action Pro• gram Charter includes areas in the western part of Virginia, including Rappahannock County, as well as the panhandle of western Maryland, most of Pennsylvania and the entirety of West Virginia. “The Appalachian High lands region is a unique area, both from a cultural and ecological standpoint,” Kaine said in a press release. It has species and landscapes found nowhere else in the world.” At the urging of Rep. Alan B. Mollohan, D-W.Va., the EPA, in consultation with the states, created the program, which works with community-based programs to revitalize the region’s ecosystem and create long-term employment oppor S53S=S5w5=S • kHjM HIGH PRIORITY: The Highlands Action Program is designed to protect the ecology and culture of the MidAtlantic Appalachian Highlands. tunities for people who live in and visit the four-state region. In 2001, Congress directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the HAP, and the states have been working to develop the program since then. Each state has been awarded a two-year, $227,000 grant from EPA to jump-start the program. All four states have hired an employee to coordinate the HAP and start work on individual projects. Virginia’s staff person is based in Harrisonburg. *1 think the best way to look at it is seed money” said Russ Baxter of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. "There is not a pot of money right now; our hope is there will be in the future.” The four states have committed to help link communities, non-governmental organizations, businesses and local, state and federal governments to highlight places of ecological and cultural importance, revitalize damaged ecosystems and leverage existing funds. In Virginia, the HAP is working with partners on Blacks Run, a degraded stream in Harrisonburg. States will focus on enhanc * ing “green infrastructure,’* which refers to the network o£ parks, stream corridors and th«5 like that are essential to main* taining the health of natural* ecosystems and resource-based* working lands, such as agricul^ tural fields and forestry areas. One of the reasons for the* HAP, Baxter said, is to solve the! problems caused by mineral* extraction in the region in pre£ vious years. jj “There is an understanding* that the land that has been pre* viously used needs to b£ healed,” he said. • E-mail the reporter kallen@timespapers.com I JB

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www.timescommunity.com V Runners fcame out ?in record numbers Photo by Ronda Ann Gregorio Bob Jones from Warrenton carried a Virginia Tech flag during the entire run The 29th Annual 10-K Fodderstack Race was a success Far a complete list of winneris, see page B8. wuamammmmmm Photo by Jean Uilard Four-year-old Skylar Culbertson is pictured here with Andrew Welch from the Inn at Little Washington By Jean Lillard Special to the Rappahannock News There were already 201 runner/ walkers registered for the race on Saturday morning. Perhaps the clear blue sky and warm temperatures brought out a record number - 110 - of additional registrants for this increasingly popular race. With over 300 registered, 290 took off from the starting point in Flint Hill. Not all were able to complete the race but many crossed the finish line in Washington to a cheering crowd. The crowd pleaser was the youngest participant, Skylar Culbertson, an adorable four-year, old from Amissville. Skylar placed third in the 12 and under age group coming completing the race in 1 hour and 52 minutes. Eighty-one year old Bob Atkins from Winchester was the youngest senior running on Saturday. The Fodderstack has become a popular event for entire families and running groups like The Scrabble Scramblers organized by Dave Gillis which included runners bom Rappahannock County and Fredericksburg. Dr. Mervyn Jeffries and his large family sported their own T-shirts appropriately labeled “Team Jeffries.” Three members of the Jeffries family ended up placing with two, Terry and Mervyn gamering first places in their age groups. Members of Rappahannock’s track and cross country ran as well with Alex Ramey taking a first place in the 12-18 age group. Ramey took home the Eva Smith Memorial Award as well which is given to the first male and female Rappahannock resident to cross the finish line. Susannah McNear was the female recipient of this year's Eva Smith Memorial Award coming in at 47:33 in the 30-34 age group. The Culbertsons had a large contin Min—ttt n i riim i rir^— nr— rnn Photo by Ann Spieker Rappahannock’s Alex Ramey took first place in his age group and took home the Eva Smith Memorial Award Photo by Ann Spieker Matt Boyd from Fredericksburg was the male overall winner coming in at 36:00:09 gency, and most of the Fidlers were back this year. Another new family group this year Was the Ward family from Jeffersonton who came with six members strong thanks to the encouragement of Rappahannock county clerk Diane Bruce. Lowell Owsley from Jeffersonton brought his family. Many thanks are extended this year to Mike Shotten of Roxy Graphics who generously donated his time to create a website for the event. For the first time the race committee decided to honor a family who had dedicated themselves to our 10-K race. The Parrish/Strange family have consistently competed - one year bringing 15 family members from Richmond, Va. and Mill River, Mass, to run the course. Mrs. Quita Parrish was there encouraging her group on. We therefore wanted to honor Ike and Quita Parrish for producing such an excellent group of competitors not only with their four children but also with their grandchildren. Donna Sheffield created the plate for this award. It looks like well have plenty of families competing for the Ike and Quita Parrish family Memorial Award in the future. The winners of our drawings were: Photo by Ann Spieker Liz Boyd from Richmond was the female overall winner coming in at 43:52 Dan Putka who won the Sunday Brunch for two at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Stell Bennett and Lowell See RACE, Page B5 FacisofRappahannock Charles David Huff •Age: 46 • Birthplace: Manassas • Family: Wife, Janet and a son, Isaiah • Job: Owner of "The County Cafe” in Washington • Favorite movie: The Titanic • Favorite song: Because He Lives • Personal hero: Jesus Christ • Worst habit: Procrastination. • First waiting thought: Blessed lor another day. • What brings a smile to your face: My son, Isaiah. David Huff has been a Rappahannock native all his life. His favor quote is “all things are pn«*dhL» if you bebeve.’ This is where his faith and his dream came true fix* him. It all started in October, 1989, when Huff traded in his apron at Country Manor's Hazel Mountain Pub for the Country Cafe. It’s hard to find a small business that captures the essence of a small town, more than the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the Country Cafe in Washington. For Huff, the long hours and determination in making the Country Cafe a comfortable place has been worth it. The Country Cafe is a place where friendly folks and county residents who work in the town can go for their lunch and exchange a bit oif conversation and visit David has two brothers and two sisters. Danny fives in Spenyville as does Joyce while Bobby and Betty reside in neighboring Flint Hill. His mother, Annie of Flint Hill, prepares the numerous tantalizing desserts. She eiyoys baking all of those delicious sweet things. If you’ve never tasted her famous pumpkin rolls, you better stop by and fry one. His sister, Betty also helps in the kitchen and keeps his book work straight fen* him. What changes has Huff seen in his years in the county? Definitely higher taxes and the value of real estate has risen as well. With the property taxes going so high, Huff acknowledged that he is afraid down the road that when his son is old enough he won’t be able to afford to five in Rappahannock County. Would he have to move out like some folks are doing? These questions do weigh heavily on Huff as he looks toward the future for his son. Huff said if he had one wish that it would be “to have a restaurant in Rappahannock county that would seat 100 people* If you have the faith that Huff does, that dream could come true one day. “I am forever grateful to Mike Sacco for the introduction into the food world and for the loyalty and faithfulness of our customers,* said Huff who along with his family attend the Belvois Assembly of God Church in Marshall. “I just really enjoy working with the people here in the community,* summed up Huff “that’s my biggest eqjoyment* a Kenneth Slowik Audrey Audrist and James Stern The Smithsonian at Little Washington The Smithsonian Chamber Players will perform two of the great piano trios at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, May 5. Beethoven’s towering Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, called the “Archduke”, was written in 1811. It was named for the person to whom it was dedicated, Beethoven’s patron, Archduke Rudolf of Austria. Dvorak’s Trio in G Minor, Op. 26 is the other work to be played at this concert. Antonin Dvorak who lived from 1841 to 1904, was bom in Bohemia - a land whose folk melodies are often interwoven in Dvorak’s evocative music. The Smithsonian Chamber Players who will bring this music to the Theatre’s audience are Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist, violinist James Stem, and cellist Kenneth Slowik. The concert marks the conclusion of the fifteenth season in the Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series. The artistic director of the Chamber Music Program at the Smithsonian, cellist Kenneth Slowik, is well known to audiences in Little Washington. He is a founding member of the Axelrod Quartet, and the Castle Tno. He has appeared frequently with LArchibudelli, and has been a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the National Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, and the Cleveland Orchestra. His extensive discography, spanning composers from Monteverdi to Mahler, includes more than sixty recordings, many of them international prize winners. Pianist Audrey Andrist is the 1994 first prize winner at the San Antonio International Keyboard Competition. She has appeared as soloist with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, the Juilliard Orchestra in Alice Tully Hall, and the CBC Vancouver Symphony and, playing chamber music, at New York’s Merkin Hall and Steinway Hall. Violinist James Stem has appeared as soloist and chamber musician throughout North America, notably at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and at the Marlboro Music Festival. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, May 5, at 8 pan. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to ,or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O.Box 322, Washington VA 22747.

Murphy keys double at Middleburg Spring Gliding scores second leg of ’chasing’s Triple Crown By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer MIDDLEBURG - Even as flat racing’s Triple Crown series is yet a week away, steeplechasing’s answer to the sophomore championship is already two legs down. And though jump racing won’t crown an undefeated series champ in ’07, the nation’s best hurdlers are proving to be a competitive group. At Saturday’s Middleburg Spring Races, Brigadoon Stable’s Gliding handled the 2 1/4 miles over a testing Glenwood Park course, emerging from the flank of rival Rare Bush after the last to win the Temple Gwathmey Stakes, the second leg of‘chasing’s Triple Crown. New Zealandbred Gliding gutted out a half-length score after battling up the tight inside of Glenwood’s infamous “elbow” turn into the deep homestretch. With victory in the $75,000 grade II stake, Gliding sets himself up atop the nation’s burgeoning crop of talented second-season jumpers. Trainer Doug Fout, who also won the Triple Crown’s first leg with EMO Stables’ Orison, was delighted with the 7-year-old gelding’s sparkling effort. Fout said he missed a few works with Gliding due to a regional quarantine last month from a surprise outbreak of a deadly horse disease. “He wasn’t ‘tight’ for his Camden run (when he was close-up third to stablemate Orison, with Rare Bush second, in the series’ first leg at the March 30 Carolina Cup races),” said Fout. “I knew he’d come off that run better.” Jockey Jeff Murphy, nursing a hurt hand from a fall in the Middleburg Hunt Cup one race prior, set Gliding up midfield at the break, allowing Langburg (Cyril Murphy up) to make the early fractions. Murphy saved ground throughout, placing Gliding along the inside, fourth or fifth in the Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker HURDLE TRIPLE CROWN: Middleburg-based rider Jeff Murphy, at right, steered Gliding to victory in the $75,000 novice stakes Saturday at Glenwood Park. field of nine. Langburg gave way headinguphill around the far bend, with Rare Bush moving best of all. Murphy skirted inside a tiring Langburg, avoided the melee when Sovereign Duty clipped heels before the second last and lost rider Danielle Hodsdon, and took aim on the leader as Murphy held steady to the last. Though Gliding jumped off Rare Bush’s flank, he made ground with a big effort over the final hurdle, edging even as the pair battled to the sharp left-hand elbow turn for the final run-in. Under strong urging, Gliding drew clear of Rare Bush, with late-comer Best Attack (Chip Miller) getting up for third. Dynaway (Willie Dowling) was fourth, with Orison (Matt McCarron) a dull fifth. With the win, Gliding stamps himself as one of the nation’s speediest hurdlers: his record on the flat in his native New Zealand hinted at the turn of foot - he won the rich Group III Rotorua Cup over a mile and 3/8ths just before being imported to Fouf s barn in The Plains for owner Edgar Cato. The final leg of the hurdle Triple Crown is May 19 at Radnor in Pennsylvania. The series is limited to so-called “novice” hurdlers, or horses that had not won over fences prior to March 1,2006. In the day’s other racing, Irish native Murphy also won the Alfred Hunt open steeplechase aboard Irv Naylor’s Bon Fleur. Augustin Stables’ Ghost Valley earned a try at next week’s $100,000 Virginia Gold Cup with easy victory in the Middleburg Hunt Cup. Irish Embassy, the last homebred of the late Mikey Smithwick, won the Sport of Kings maiden, while Doug Fout saddled a second winner in Eldon Farm’s Shining Jack in the maiden claimer. Results Paul Fout memorial maiden hurdle. Purse: $25,000. 2 1/S miles. Time: 4:11 2/5. 1. Irish Embassy, o/L’Escargot, r/Chip Miller, 2. Fershaw, o/Eve Fout, r/Matt McCarron; 3. Big Boo Boo, o/Clorevia Farm. r/Paddy Young. 9 started. Middleburg Hunt Cup open timber. Purse: $20,000. 3 1/4 miles. Time: 6:50 2/5. 1. Gho6t Valley, a/Augustin Stables, r/Paddy Young; 2. Sal mo, o/Irv Naylor, r/Robbie Walsh; 3. Te Akau Five, o/Hound's Cry Farm, r/Rob Massey. 5 started, 1 fell. Temple Gwathmey novice stakes. Grade II. Purse: $75,000. 2 1/4 miles. Time: 4:34 1/5. 1. Gliding, o/Brigadoon Stable, r/Jeff Murphy; 2. Rare Bush, o/Sheila Williams, r/Xavier Aizpuru; 3. Best Attack, a/Sarah Radcliffe, r/Chip Miller 8 started, 1 lost rider. Allowance hurdle. Purse: $25,000. 2 1/8 miles. Time: 4:02 2/5. 1. Charlie Whiskey, o/Fox Ridge Farm, i/Cyril Murphy, 2. Gryffindor, o/Dapple Stable, r/Chip Miller, 3. Dark Equation, o/Peggy Steinman, r/Matt McCarron. 8 started. Maiden claiming hurdle. Purse: $20,000. 2 1/8 miles. Time: 4:10 2/5. 1. Shining Jack, a/Eldon Farm, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Sheriff Dillon, o/Keystone, r/Chip Miller, 3. Ed’s Empire, o/Coppertree, r/Cyril Murphy. 11 started. Alfred Hunt steeplechase. Purse: $20,000. 2 5/8 miles. Time: 5:10 1/5. 1. Bon Fleur, o/Irv Naylor, r/Jeff Murphy, 2. Northern Thinking, o/Acom Hill Farm, r/Robbie Walsh; 3. Hidden Key, o/Eve Fout, r/Matt McCarron. 4. started. rV :Ji< - ' wm. Homer remains in coma after crushing fall at Maryland’s Grand National >. .. .. ■ Ji} '■ ■ ; r-gOne of Virginia steeplechasing’s leading ladies remains in critical but stable condition in Baltimore’s Maryland Shock Trauma Center with head, neck and back iryuriea Ellen Horner, currently second in the ladies’ timber division, fell with Pack Up Stables’ Thundering Home at Saturdays Grand National races in Butler, Md. She was transported from the course by MedSTAR helicopter, and remained in an induced coma at Trainer Joe Gillet Davies said that. Homer has a small amount of bleeding on the brain - enough to cause partial paralysis, a condition doctors hope is temporary. | ' Homer’s sister reports that doctors removed a ventilator tube Tuesday and that the was beginning to open her eyes as medication levefe are towered to allow n« consciousness. Earlier on the card at the April 21 Grand National, Homer had placed sixth in the $35,000 feature aboard Zaratanie. In the next race, die was unseated from King Lear; but was checked out by the course physician as okay to ride in the day’s last race. Davies described what happened in the fell. “Senor Melchor (with Stewart Strawbridge up) hit the jump (No. 3) and the portable fence rolled forward as he fell. Fm not sure if that’s what brought Ellen down, or what, but it was a bad situation.” Thundering Home fell over Senor Melchor, pitching Homer to the ground headfirst. Though she was protected by the required approved skull cap and protective vest, she sustained ctoshd head trauma. Harney lacrosse coach at Wakefield, fives in Lenah, near Aldie. - && spy? Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 am Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 a.m. J Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible | Pastor: Carl R. Menefee j, Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, BUe Study 7 pm First Baptist ip :' H o. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 am, Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 pm April through August * St Peter’s Catholic Parish J Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pun. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 ‘Wi; Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am. . Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Rarest Grove Baptist : ■ ■ -^3+ »^ Pastor: Mark DeAngelis ? } Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ' Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 ajn. ^ Rappahannock United Methodist < Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill IIMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Chitdren’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m.,call for Bible Study Schedute(6753370) , ^ Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 am, Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship ai 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. 0i W , Washington Baptist Pastor Rev. Philip Bailey « Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 11 am J ^ Wednesday: Men’s Discipieship Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 pm. GhesterGap Baptist Pastor: Rev. David Johnson ' Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. | Evening Worship 6:30 pm. TUesday:Bfole Study 7 pm. AMassanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage >_, • Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Vbuth 5:45 pm. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 pm. t /fcscp :nt**TP* Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L Allsberry ^ Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. V. * „ New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: Prase/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible r Study 7:30 pCin. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. - Services it Vfewtown General Store . ..4 If Flint HtH Baptist Church * Gld Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - :fc ._ Praise Fellowship, Amlssvllle Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway ^Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday prayer Service 7 p.m. if:Bethlehem Ministries Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher: Madtie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville h Sunday School 10 a.m. ‘ Worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. * Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the Book of Revelation at 6 pjn. serviced - Pastor: Rev. 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CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 8254700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News M Horses & People Nutrition seminar next Thursday Next Thursday, May 3, the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club will host a free equine nutrition seminar with a Purina Mills nutritionist and Olympic medalist Nina Pout The lecture begins at 6 pan. at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company hall in Rappahannock County. The free event is open to all ages and levels. There will be time for questions and answers, and refreshments will be served. Details are at (540) 6318607. Old Dominion Hounds trail series The Old Dominion Hounds will host a series of spring trail rides starting this Saturday, April 28, at the dub’s old hunter trial field in Orlean. Other rides are: May 12 at Windrush in Flint Hill, May 19 at the Marriott Ranch (park across from Valhalla Harm) in Hume, and June 2 at Hunter’s Best in Flint Hill. All rides begin at 10 a.m. and include a single “walking-only” group, making them particularly good for young horses. The cost is $20 per adult, $10 for kids under 12. A picnic follows each ride. Details are at (540) 364-3995. Gold Cup party planned The upcoming Virginia Gold Cup will be celebrated at a party Friday, May 4, sponsored by the race association. In addition to a silent auction, raffle tickets will be sold for horses entered in the Gold Cup, and at the end of the night, winning “owners’ will be drawn. Proceeds pay the next day, May 5 (after the Gold Cup) to owners of the first three finishers. The party is being held at Blue Ridge Hardware on Main Street in Warrenton at 7 p.m. The Black Cat Blues Band will provide entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person or $ 125 per couple, with proceeds to benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic. Ticket information is at (540) 428-3610. Sporting Calendar APRIL 24- 25 Lucinda Green dWc, Wingreen, RhoactesviMe, (540)854-6770 25- 29 Commonwealth National show, Culpeper 27 Seminar. Land use and facilities for horse owners, Orange, $20, (540) 673-2660 28 Old Dominion Hounds traH ride, 10 am., hunter trial field, Orlean, picnic to follow, •walking only,’ (540) 364-3995 28 VPBA show, Warrenton show grounds, 8:30 am, (540) 972-1342 28 Phi lomont Volunteer Fire Department benefit show, Philomont, (540) 3380286 28 Faxfietd Spring Races, Charlottesville, 1 p.m., (434) 293-9501 28 Fairfax Hunt hunter pace, Rolling Meadow Farm, Philomont, 10 am, (703)585-6581 28 Nokesville Horse Society western show, Long Park, Haymarket, 9 a m., (540) 364-4845 28 US. Equine Rescue League open house, 10 a.m.-4 pm, Rixeyville, free, www.usert.org 28-29 Loudoun Hunt Pony Club horse trials Oatlands, Leesburg, (703) 777-8776 28-29 Virginia Arabian Horse Association sport horse and dressage show, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, www.vahaarab.com 28-29 Frank Bell horsemanship clinic, Moon raker, Catlett, (540) 788-4458 29 Carter Oak show series, Nokesville, (703) 328-0806 29 Elmington Farm show, Berryville. (540) 955-6219 29 Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point, Glen wood Park, Middleburg, 1 p.m., (540) 454-2991 Contact Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 20188 (540) 347-4222 Home office: (540) 364-2929 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-matt: BParterQtimespaper&com . e

m UPcominS Events must be 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@time.spapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. VFW Memorial Fund for Veterans thanks those who have contributed to this fund. The memorial is on order and wiH be installed by Memorial Weekend. Plans for a ceremony will be developed. In the meantime, Please send your contribution to: PO Box 161, Spenryyille, 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 ^r-cki 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. MSeeking 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. April 27: Spring Shooting Matches Each Friday through May 18, at 7 p.m., the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 Castleton View Road, will be having their shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Peregory at 540-937-6163. April 28-29: “Merkle Fest” Annual Morel Festival held at the Smokehouse. Winery in Sperryville is this weekend. Stop by for some of John Haltoerg’s honey wine and some morel quiche plus other goodies and music. Starts at 1 p.m. each day running till 6 p.m. Smokehouse Winery is located at 10 Ashby Road. Phone 540987-3194. . April 28: Bluegrass In Amlssvllle Amissvilie Baptist Church is happy to welcome the Bluegrass Gospel Group - The Deane’s on Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 pm Please join them for a wonderful evening of entertainment and fellowship. AmfesviHe Baptist Church is located at 776Viewtown Road, Amissvilie, Va. Phone: (540) 937-6159. 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 ItaMai bread, and some of the most amazing musical performers that Rappahannock has to offer, inducting Robert Gtasker's Blues Band (with Anders Drew), Sheriff Larry Sherertz, Dr. Bob Chappell & Bob Shaffer, Trista Sheuerifen & Heidi Rechin, the RCHS Jazz Band, Kelsa Settle, and many more. The evening wil begin at 5:00 p.m. 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 © 9375718 or Kathryn Treanor @ 937-5794. April 28: Black Heritors “Afro Soul” Black Heritage from Germany, with MFA Kara (Madagascar)—vocal, and Mice Russel (D.C>— guitar, perform in Luray at Cultural Connections on Saturday, April 28, at 4 p.m. The address is 1 North Broad Street, Suite 3. For information call (540) 7437760. See www.black-heritage.de to learn more about these dynamic performers. April 28: Gadino Cellars’ “That’s Amore II” Winemaker’s Dinner (This event is sold out) April 28: “Walk for Life” Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Warrenton, Va wH have their annual fund raiser “Walk for life" Saturday, April 28. For more information, call 540-347-7770. April 28: Wakefield County Day School Spring Auction and Dinner Wakefield Country Day School Spring Auction and Dinner — Saturday, April 28. - 5:30 pm Reception, 7:30 p.m. Dinner. For reservations, please cal 540635-8555, ext. 231. Tickets are $55 per person, and the pubfic is invited. Be sure to bring along your appetite, as wel 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 (tine on delicious “Santa Fe’ fare that includes tamales and beef skewer appetizers, Santa Fe style chicken, gried polenta, black bean and com safari jalapeno com muffins and black pepper scalfion combread, seasonal vegetables, a wealth of beverages, and a rich assortment of detectable 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 wil 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 wil be held from 1:00 pm until 4:00 p.m. Tour the school, meet teachers, students and parents, view student work and team 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 cal foe school office at 987-9212 for more information April 28: Community Fun Day Chester Gap Relay tor Lite teams wi sponsor a yard party at the Chester Gap lire hal and Samival grounds on Saturday April 28th, beginning with a yard sale and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Lunch beginning at 11 a.m. Frank Riley and some of his blue grass friends will be providing music starting at 1:00 p m. and The Traveling Pilgrims will provide music starting at 6 p.m. There will be lots of activities for the children as well. Bring a lawn chair and blanket and come enjoy a day of fun and fellowship. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Relay for Life event of May 19th and 20th at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. For information call Eleanor Corathors at 636-2522, Stephanie Crawford at 6355091 or Carolyn Leake 635-2073 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 Botanicals, 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 plants. 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 will be the food vendor this year with coffee and breakfast treats and sandwiches and drinks. A special guest vendor will be the students from the Rappahannock High School Farm-2-Tabte 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 low-income 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 540987-8567. 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 will explain the process from both a buyer and seller perspective. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-8268. April 29: “Partly Cloudy” ‘Partly Cloudy’, a show of new oil paintings by Christopher Stephens, continues through Sunday April 29 at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, VA. Gallery hours are Fri-Sat-Sun 11-6. For information call 540-675-3440 or email middtestreetgallery.ora April 29: Brandy Station - Ree Civil War lecture Bramly Station Foundation will 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 wiH start at 2:00 p.m. While free, donations are welcomed and wttl be used for operation of the House. April’s speaker will be Ms. Stacy Humphreys of the National Park Service, and her topic witi be ArtMery 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 artifery. For directions to the Graffiti House, go to www.brandystationfoundation.com. April 29: Community Drum Circle Everyone is invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Sunday, April 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Sage in the Rappahannock Wetiness Center. Group drumming has been praMBn 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, cal 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. Al 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 Sperryvifle Volunteer Rescue Squad. Contact Ray Boc (987-9706) or Judy Reicinger (967-9600) for further information. May 1: Rappahannock County Democratic meeting The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee,RCDC,will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 1 at the Rappahannock Lforafy at 7:30 pm Conversation and refreshments start at 7. The public is welcome. Phone Chayman Ray Boc at 9879706 tor information. ’ May 1-4: 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 and 16 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 Sperryvilfe 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 win 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 piftatas, games, face-painting, stories, lasso trials, seeds to plant, and other activities. Families in Culpeper and the surrounding area should keep the date open and plan to visit and participate in Culpeper Fiesta. Bring your own chair and enjoy the evening! It is the first of marry 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 Scotland” 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. Rene6 & John Nolan Saturday, May 5, 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 or visit www.rawF dogs.org May 5: Smithsonian Chamber Players The Smithsonian Chamber Players wil perform two of the great piano trios at the Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, May 5 at 8 p. m. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 aid under. For information call 540-6751253. May 5: Miss Rappahannock Pageant Starts at 5 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Adults $5 & Children under 10, $3. Admission includes ticket for door prizes. Proceeds benefit Sperryville 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 wiN hold its spring bird walk at Jordan River Farm on Saturday May 5th at 9am, 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. AH adults and older children are welcome, from novices and experienced birders, but participants must be registered in advance since the wak is limited to twentyfive participants. To register or obtain more information, contact Emery Lazar at 937-1789 or <edazar@earthlaik.net>. May 5: “Relay for Life” Benefit Join us for a musical presentation of the "Diversity of Gospel” performed by the Shead Family Singers (Bluegrass), The Men’s Chorus from the Promise Land Baptist Church (Traditional) and the Stone Ridge Band (Bluegrass). AN performers are local and wifl share their distinct and different sounds of gospel music. The Washington Baptist Church wil sponsor this event on May 5th, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P. M. at The Washington Baptist Church on Gay Street Washington. Come and enjoy great music and ight refreshments. Donations wti be collected tor the benefit of Rappahannock Relay for Life. Any contribution you can make will be greatly appreciated. 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 Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The work area may be on or near Old Rag Mountain, but current needs will 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 mid-afternoon May 11. Additional crews/dates are available. For more information go to www.patc.net/volunteer/trails/summercrews, or contact Heidi Forrest at hforrest@patc.net or 703242-0315, 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 8: RRCSB-AAA board meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging will hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 8, at 1:00 p.m., at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540825-3100, ext. 3146 or TTY 540-825-7391. May 9 - Free Concert Frances Miller and Pritam Hari Singh are welcoming everyone to a free concert on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Sperryville is the last stop on their East Coast Tour. This acoustic duo’s music comes from a combined background of classical music, various fiddle traditions, jazz, rock, and kirtan (the sacred music of India). Their performance will include violin, guitar, the rare Swiss hang drum, udu drum, djembe and voice, combining technical skill and tradition with improvisation and musical story telling. Donations are welcome. CDs will be available for sale. For more information, call Sage (540)987-9699. May 12: Gibson Brothers Benefit The nationally acclaimed bluegrass artists The Gibson Brothers win 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 foe concert will benefit foe Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) and the Rappahannock Band Boosters. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance by check payable to RAAG for pick up at the door by calling 540-6753193. 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. Tickets may be purchased by cash, check, or credit card at the door. Seating is limited. May 12: Build a rain barrel Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District & Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a “Build Vbur Own Rain BarreT Workshop on Saturday May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Young Farmers Pavilion in Madison County. The cost will be $30 for 1 barrel or $50 for 2 barrels, including all necessary hardware. Participants will also receive a box lunch. For more information please contact Stephanie DeNicola at 540-825-8591 or by email at Stephanie.DeNicoia@va.nacdnet.net. May 12: The Third Annual 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 win 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. Join us for a tovety evening and support land conservation in Rappahannock. Rx further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-8268. May 14: Calling Ail Young Actors The RRC is looking for actors ages 4 to 9 to play Fairies and Forest Folk in the June production of Witches, Heroes, Lovers and Elves: A Shakespearean Panorama. Class and theatre games will begin on Monday, May 14 at 4 p.m. at the Rappa(harmock County Library. Parents, please plan on staying with your child during classes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Heather Puskar at 540-967-8597 or hspuskar@earthlink.neL May 18: “Notes On A Scandal" The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) win sponsor the film, “Notes On A Scandal” on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay StreeL Washington. Adults $6, students $4, children $3. May 26: Chester Gap Honorary Fire Chief Pageant registration Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is hokfing registration for the Chester Gap Honorary Pageant 2007 to be held Saturday, May 26. Applicants should reside in Rappahannock or Warren County. Registration is $25, $5 per picture for photogenic. Must have photo at time of registration. Applicants for each group are as follows: Baby Miss, Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Baby Mr., Tiny Mr., Mr. Future Fire Chief, Pre-Teen, Jr. Miss, Miss & Ms. Registration forms can be picked up at the Chester Gap Grocery Store. Sign-up at Chester Gap Fire Department. For more information, call Tabetha Swain at 540-305-7363 or Stephanie Crawford at 540-635-5091. Practice Friday, June 8 at 7ji m. Pagebit Date, Saturday, June 9 at 9 a. m. •

Inspiring Tfwugfit& by Randy Minter CHILDREN’S VIEWS OF DEATH While some might assume that most young children do not formulate any definite ideas about death, a collection of their thoughts reveals otherwise. For instance, one four year-old looked at death as “being sad, but happy too," as if “God gave him (the deceased) an invitation to heaven." At another moment, the same child voiced fear about God’s ability to “take away life." Another child coped with the death of her grandmother by accumulating personal items for a “grandma museum.” Yet another child wanted to pay respect for his deceased grandfather by dressing up like him for Halloween. All this underscores the fact that children have strong feelings about death. Just ask them. Chances are, there will be children who will participate in the services following the death of a loved one. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we can offer suggestions and options regarding the participation of children in the commemoration services. Contact us at (540) 347-3431. Allow us to arrange a confidential meeting and tour of our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We are here for you. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh@blackhawke.net "One may live as a conqueror, or king or a magistrate, but he must die as a man." Daniel Webster Calvin £. Shepherd Amissville resident Calvin Eugene Shepherd, 49, of Amissville, died April 22, at his residence. He was bom Jan. 15, 1958 in Warrenton. Mr. Shepherd was a 1976 graduate of Fauquier High School. He was employed as Chief of Security of Aerojet in Orange, VA. He attended Amissville Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his wifeJean M. Shepherd; his parentsWinter and Mae Shepherd of Amissville; one sister and her husband, Verna and Gabino Hernandez of Amissville and three nieces, Paula, Tonya, Kailee. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, RO. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com. Virginia D. Smith Washington resident Virginia Duncan Smith, 93, of Washington, VA died Thursday, April 19 at her home, Spring House Farm. She was born June 14, 1913 in Alexandria, VA to the 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. MLS# CU6307702 $209,900 www.429CromweIl.com for photos & more information ^ , . Suite 3220 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 ^0)829^110 149 BeBeview Avenue Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-0065 Norma J. Mayo SIGNATURE CRS, GRI Broker Haa REAL ESTATE & Maria Wince Fay ABR, Broker HJirgiri/ii Q£hmca/i Virginia Duncan Smith, 93. of Washington. VA died Thursday. April 19, 2007 at her home. Spring House Farm. She was bom June 14, 1913 in Alexandria. VA to the late James Morton Duncan and Mary Virginia Cornwall Duncan. Mrs. Smith was Commissioner of the Revenue of Rappahannock County. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her children. Virginia Lee Smith Dillard of Washington, VA, and MoUie Smith Snead and her husband, Rayner of Lynchburg. VA. eight grandchildren, Virginia Doran Snead, Virginia Anne Dillard, Heather Lee Dillard. Rayner V Snead, III, David Duncan Dillard, Scott Randolph Dillard, D. Benson Dillard. Christopher Y. Dillard, and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Harry Lee Smith, one grandchild. Lewis Duncan S-tml. one sister, and four brothers. % ' A funeral service was held on April 23. 2007 at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating. Interment followed in Culpeper National Cemetery a noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Rd. Washington, VA 22747 &/or Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. An online guestbook is available at www.foundanHsnns mm Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. NEW LISTING Boston Coijonial Great Value This charming two year old colonial in Seven Springs is a gem of a deal. It has hardwood floors on the main level, crow n molding, gas fireplace, enormous deck, great appliances and a comfortable breakfast area. The upper level features 4 bedrooms and two tull baths, i he master suite has a walk-in closet, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and vaulted ceiling. The lot is mostly wooded and very private in a quiet neighborhood. Owners want to sell quickly! $389,000 C/asscc (;ivunln/ Pn^erlU’s 4360 Sperryville Pike: This historic 1930’s home in Woodville is in excellent condition. It has 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen, pantry, dining room and living room with fireplace. The home is beautifully landscaped on 2.25 lovely acres. Includes numerous dependencies. $496,500 North Pons Road Everything you could want in a country property! 55 acres on very desirable North Poes Rood with arresting mountain views, rolling pasture, mature forest and frontage on the Jordan River. Includes a light and airy three bedroom cottage. 25 acres with river frontage - $550,000,30 acres plus the cottage - $815,000, Both parcels - $1,295,000 Obituaries late James Morton Duncan and Mary Virginia Cornwall Duncan. Mrs. Smith was Commissioner of the Revenue of Rappahannock County. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her children, Virginia Lee Smith Dillard of Washington, VA, and Mollie Smith Snead and her husband, Rayner of Lynchburg, VA, eight grandchildren, and eight great -grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Smith, one grandchild, Lewis Duncan Snead, one sister, and four brothers. A funeral service was held on . Monday, April 23, at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating. Interment was followed in Culpeper National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Rd. Washington, VA 22747 &/or Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. Charles H. Dodson, Jr. Amissville resident Charles Hamilton Dodson, Jr., 46, of Amissville, died Tuesday, April 18, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born on November 1,1960 in Culpeper, to Charles H. Dodson, Sr. and Shirley Ann Jenkins Dodson. In his earlier years, Charles enjoyed hunting and spending time in Charlestown with his family and friends. Mr. Dodson is survived by his daughter, Susan Michelle Weaver and her mother, Michelle Weaver, both of Culpeper, his sister, Carolyn Dodson and her partner, Trez Moreland of Edgewater, MD, two brothers, Glenn Dodson and his partner, Sandra Madison of Etlan, VA, and James Dodson of Amissville, and his loyal and faithful companion, his Chihuahua, Kia. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 20, at Hillcrest Memory Gardens with Pastor McKinley Jenkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Dodson Family to help pay for expenses, do Found and Sons Funeral Chapels of Culpeper, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701. Emily Jane Hilscher Woodville resident Emily Jane Hilscher, 18, of Woodville was one of the 32 victims who tragically lost her life on April 16, at Virginia Tech. She was born June 2, 1988. Emily is survived by her parents, Eric and Elizabeth Hilscher, of Woodville, VA. Additional survivors include her sister, Erica Marie, a junior at Longwood University, her paternal grandparents, Carl and Merle Hilscher of Luray, VA, and maternal grandparents, Gilman and Mapr Carlson of Camden, Maine. Emily Jane was a freshman at Virginia Tech studying animal science. She was an animal lover, skilled horsewoman, and an enthusiastic cook. Her free and imaginative spirit and innate talents led to the creation of a variety of artistic treasures that she Emily Hilscher shared with those whom she loved. A memorial service was held at Rappahannock County High School on Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jenkins Hobson officiating. Musical tributes and reflections shared by family and friends marked the celebration of Emily’s spirit and her contributions to others’ lives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Emily’s name to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 396, Amissville, VA 20106. Klara J. Kummli Flint Hill resident Klara Johanna Kummli, 80 of Flint Hill, died April 15, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1926 in Switzerland. Mrs. Kummli is survived by her husband- Alfred Kumnili and her sister, Nellie Bossert both of Flint Hill. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, 1 Morton Drive, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Margaret Qamer Tucker Margaret Gamer Tucker, aged 85, mother, homemaker, and office assistant, passed away at her home near Washington, Virginia, Monday evening, February 19. 2006. Margaret was bom near bast New Market, Maryland, the daughter of the Rev. James Harry Gamer arid Jennie Emmaline Gardner. Margaret graduated from Hanna More Academy, near Reisterstown, Maryland in 1939. She .married Eugene Tucker, of Arlington, Virginia in 1940, and they made their home in the Washington, D.C. area until 19/8, when they moved to their beloved mountain home near Washington, Virginia. Margaret held a variety of positions including medical secretary, office manager, seamstress, and bookkeeper while rearing her four chilaren in Arlington. In addition the Tuckers foster parented many children in their home She had been involved with numerous activities at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, in Arlington. In Rappahannock County she served with the Garden Club and the Episcopal Church Women, at Trinitv Church. Her husband of t>7 passed away in 2002. Margaret is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Tucker Nicol, Richmond, Virginia, and sons Thomas Tucker of Silver Gate, Montana; James Tucker w Virginia; Donald Lee Tucker, of Washington, Virginia, and four grandchildren, Matthew Tucker of Rappahannock County; Christopher Tucker of Billings, Montana; granddaughters Shawn Tucker of Barcelona, Spain; and Casey Nicol, of Richmond, Virginia. NEW LISTING - "Moantain Peek Lodge" 29.4 very private acres with post and beam 2650 sq ft log home. 3BR/2.5BA, loft and open floor plan. Home is very inviting and spacious with high ceilings and exposed beams. Kitchen with island, Master BR suite on main floor with soaking tub. Fenced front and back yard, wrap around deck, deck off master BR with covered front porch. This home has a lot to offer. PRICED BELOW CURRENT APPRAISAL' $739,500 “Outstanding Views” from ail directions from this immaculate home located in scenic Rappahannock County. The property consists of 2 acres with professional landscaping. All one level living with full unfinished basement, living room, dining room, kitchen. Master Bedroom, 2 bedrooms, laundry room, back patio, front porch, paved driveway. Home has been well taken care of and is maintenance Tree. Mountain views are breathtaking in all directions. BRING ALL OFFERS! $489,000 “Custom Home’* with four bedrooms and 3 baths in scenic Rappahannock County situated on 21 fenced acres. Attached two car garage, terrace, decking with a balcony off the Master Bedroom suite. Three story concrete foundation, bank barn with three large stalls. The upper two levels are designed for an apartment. The manor house and bam were built with two by six timber not the traditional two by four. Mostly open rolling land and a spring fed pond. Currently used for horses but suitable for any small livestock operation. This property is the perfect hunt box in Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. $750,090 “Tucked Away” among the towering pine trees and lined forsythia driveway. This 3BR/1 BA home has a lot to offer. Hardwood Floors, fireplace, carport, new central A/C unit, full unfinished basement and an extraordinary .75 acre lot. $369,000 Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings 12693 til Highway, P.O. Box 332 ‘.Washington, Virginia 22*747

Religious Notes R.n1^?|0nKGaP Regular Baptist Church in Spenyville extends a special invitation for everyone to join them for their last revival service on Friday, p.m. 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. The Wayland Blue Ridge 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! The Blue Ridge Chorale will honor the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement with concerts on May 4 and 5. The concert will begin with Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” (the British had a crossroads in their lives to face), followed by the “ Ode To The Virginia Voyage” expressing fears of treacherous winds and waters, the joy of seeing lands, praises to God for his blessings in safety and provisions, and rejoicing in Virginia as their new homeland! The concert concludes with songs that were familiar in that era, and what concert would be complete without “Shenandoah”. The concerts are May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Culpeper Baptist Church and May 5 at 7:30 p. m. at the Lake of the Woods Worship Center. Tickets are available at the door, by calling 540-547-4353, or at the Chorale website: www.brcsings.com (credit cards accepted). Thanks to a generous grant hum the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, these concerts will be signed for the hearing impaired. 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 wifi include light refreshments. The 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. Spring has arrived in Rappahannock What a beautiful weekend we had! So much was going on in the Town of Washington. The 29th Annual Fodderstack 10-K race took place on Saturday with a record turnout. This is one of Rappahannock County’s most hallowed traditions each year. The Fodderstack race has become a high point in the local calendar of events. Both longtime local runners, Rappahannock week-enders and the odd dedicated runner travels to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of Spring. Rappahannock County High School hosted a community memorial service to celebrate Emily’s life on Saturday, April 22. People were out in their yards planting flowers. This was a day of fun for everyone. A Gospel Sing has been planned for the family and the community on Saturday, May 5 in support for the Relay for Life Team. Those that will be participating in this year’s program will be the Men’s Chorus from Promise Land Baptist Church, The Shead Family Singers and the Stone Ridge Band. The program will be held from 7-9 p.m. with refreshments to follow. Be sure to mark your calendar and Race Prom Page Bl Owsley won dinners for two at Rae’s, The Celtic walking stick from Anilori’s was won by Bob Duxburg, Paul Dowling gets lunch for four at Flint Hill Public House, Pete Acker won the dinner for two at the Country Cafe, Reed Dove gets a haircut, shampoo and a tanning session from the American Image Salon, Merrill Strange took home the beautiful glass vase from Glassworks Gallery, and Ruth Van Acker and guest won an overnight stay and breakfast at the Middleton Inn, On the Run Sports from Warrenton supplied hats, Tshirts, and water bottles. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views and quiet country living in this lovely and spacious 3BR/2BA all brick home Private, fenced yard on 1+ acre Only 15 minutes to Warrenton and Culpeper $5000 toward closing if contract by May 20th. $335,000 .Call for an appointment. Convenience and privacy in one! Beautiful cape cod i?// wrap around porch on very private one acre. Minutes to 66. Gainesville and Warrenton and Broad Run Backs to woods __Fenced yard. 2 sheds for stor^e. Larae update! kitchen, pnvate deck off MBR, office in basement, updates throughout. Dont miss this one! _ S3W,yuu/ Long and Foster Realtors Office: 540.428^255 §40-549-1400 _ Cell: 703.282.914J ■■■■ Tofl Free: 800-374-7275 m Jmu 540-349-9133 W » Washington | Jan Clatterbuck I 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ tinnespapefs.com plan to come and enjoy some Gospel music. Congratulations are in order John Robert Tolman Reeve and Nancy Sanghwa Lee upon their upcoming wedding this Saturday, April 28. John Robert is the son of Nancy Reeve and the late Kent Reeve. The couple will be living in Alexandria, Va. Sympathy goes out to the family of Virginia Smith. Virginia died on Thursday, April 19. Mrs. Smith was Commissioner of the Revenue of Rappahannock County from January 1, 1972 to December 31,1979. "A reminder that the Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on May 2 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more infonnation call the Fauquier Clinic at 540-347-0394. Birthday wishes go out to Sandra Gourley. She will celebrate her day on Monday, April 30. Sandra works in the Registrar’s Office. Belated birthday wishes go out to Darlene Moore and to Jeannie McNear. They celebrated their day on Monday, April 23. On Tuesday morning, as I was walking outside to leave for work, I heard one of the sweetest sounds. A number of migratory bird species have arrived back to their breeding grounds. The sound was so beautiful. I felt as if they were telling me that they were happy to be back. We are truly blessed! 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Community begins to heal; Spring projects abound “Grief drives men into habits of serious reflection, sharpens the understanding and softens the heart.” John Adams We offer our thoughts and prayers for Emily and her family. It is now our challenge to help our children, and ourselves, to continue to absorb this terrible loss and transform pain into action and love. This is a wonderful community and it can happen here. It will take time. “Living Towns” meeting set for May 31 Selection of Rappahannock County by the Board of the Planning District Commission to host the 6th Annual Living Towns meeting offers many positive benefits. Among them is the opportunity for local businesses to inform representatives from the region, many Sperryvilue Barbara Adoffi adolfibarbara# verizon.net (540) 987-8682 involved in tourism, about what we have to offer in our county: There are three ways that a business can participate: 1. You will receive recognition if you underwrite some aspect of the event. For example, one realtor is financing the drinks for the 110 - 120 participants and another is taking care of the breakfast muffins. There are other opportunities available. Contact Barbara Adolfi at adolfibarbara@verizon.net or 987-8682 for information. 2. A gift bag will be given to each attendee. If you wish to contribute an item or dis count certificate to the attendees, please contact Sherri Fickel at innkeeper@hopkinsordinary.com or 987-3383. 3.Community Information Table: You may bring information to the School House for our community tables. Exact drop off time will be forthcoming as plans are finalized. Plan to attend this event. As a community we are searching for alternative sources of revenue. You will learn what other similar rural communities have done to meet this challenge and still preserve the small town values. Registration information will be available in early May. Thanks to Jack Price I thank Jack for giving a professional description of the use, and contraindications for Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.). My column, although well intended, was an example of the advice and admonition of Alexander Pope in 1709: “A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again.” Jack, from now on, I will stick to reporting on community events. The Wall on Water Street Does anyone know the story of that wonderful, hand built stone retaining wall op Water Street, near the bridge, or behind Shaw’s? The Historical Society did not have information in their files. A photo in one of their publications shows the river bank (with swinging foot bridge) prior to the wall. Rudy Frye, Aileen Johnson and Randolph Clayter do not know the history of the wall. If you have information about the construction of the wall, please let us know and we will pass it on. Another question is who has responsibility for wall repair and maintenance? VDOT says their jurisdiction stops with the top of the wall and the fence. There were many trees growing out of the base of the wall, at the ledge just above water level, that were weakening the structural integrity of the wall. Two volunteers, Jed Duvall and Ray Boc, recently scrambled down there and cut out all the trees, carrying off two truck loads of tree debris. They drilled holes into each of the tree stumps and filled them with salt to kill the root system. Thanks to Ray and Jed for getting this job done. A public "Senior Moment” and Errata in Cyberspace What can be more embarrassing for those of us who are les personnes d’un certain age, as the French would say, Country Living in Rappahannock County NEW LISTING Efciiii i ii ii"pi mi' H nrTnm» 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 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 REDUCED BAH LE RUIN 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. $265,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HICKERSON MOUNTAIN RETREAT — In beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex is on 10 acres and features a total of 3bdr and 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $369,000 Contact Cheri Woodard REDUCED 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. Reduced $175,750. Contact Cheri Woodard HUME ROAD — Exceptional SO 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 WfewpftiCE in. WASHINGTON VA. - 80 acres, 1 mile from Little Washington. Improved; well elec., approved perk, 2 bldg, sites. Trails, stream, pond, mountain views. Owner/agenL New Pnce $895,000. Contact MkheBe Gailer 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 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 SOUTH POES ROAD - Perfect for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acres, all with $325,000 - $495,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HOLLY GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 bdr and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. Priced Reduced to $699,000 Contact Thome Auchter Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Thome Auehter - 540-987-9450 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-9S7-9080 Mkhdle Caller - 703-44J-2996 {$P*($gg; Photo by Ray Boc UPROOTED: Jed Duvall spent time over the weekend working on the riverbank in Sperryville. than to have a senior moment in public! In my section on removing the hulk of metal, I intended to say it was in the Thornton River. Alas! Word substitution prevailed, I called it the Rappahannock River, and have been teased ever since! Anyway, this probably won’t be the last error that I will make, so bear with me! In the meantime, Hunt Harris still needs a tow truck and volunteers. Be sure to call him at 987-3366. “Find out how to make chickweed butter, roasted dandelion roots and much more at a wonderful workshop offered by Teresa Boardwine, a clinical herbalist who offers a unique Wild Foraged Food Cooking Class in her yurt.” Call 937-4283 to register. It's this Sunday, April 29. Sperryville treasures If you among those of us who do not have horses, be sure to make the time to go on a trail ride with Sandra Cartwright-Brown. Sandra graciously took me and Anita Sherman out for a long ride on Friday afternoon, the perfect way to end a very tense week. In addition to enjoying the camaraderie of women and the magnificent scenery, we saw deer, wild turkey and a beautiful fat bear. Each trail ride ends with a glass of cold cider. I do not ride at all. I approached the ride on English saddles with some trepidation. Sandra quickly gave me just enough instruction, support and encouragement and I was able to really enjoy the ride. I highly recommend this activity. Call Sandra at The Conyers House to set up your ride. 987-8025 Rick Wasmund took us on a tour of the Copper Fox Distillery on Sunday afternoon. This is another Sperryville treasure that is not to be missed. Rick has studied with the masters in Scotland and Ireland and has introduced his own twist to the process of making a unique single malt scotch whiskey. The welcoming smell of apple and cherry wood permeates the building. Rick’s non-automated, careful process is carefully thought out and creative. There is a beauty to the symmetry of the barley drying in waves on the floor, the copper pots, the barrels and rows of bottles ready for distribution. Call Rick to set up your tour and then go to an ABC store to get some of his excellent scotch! 987-8554 Earth Day Program at RappFLOW Office There were many goals for the Sunday demonstration project at the Old School House. Many of the goals were met, including signing up at least six folks who came specifically to inquire about the Riparian Buffer Project. Each new potential participant in the program owns land either along the Thornton River or in Old Hollow. Each person will have a site review with Mark Malik and Tim Bondelid for recommendations on what to do to improve the river bank...and that is just the beginning of support. Sunday also saw macro invertebrate training, “Stream Tables” to demonstrate the value of deep roots for capturing storm water, dissemination of information and free compact fluorescent light bulbs to substitute for energyhogging incandescent, and much more. Jonathan Partin donated many of the plants for the flower garden. His business is Welsh Gardens in Warrenton, 540-522-7120. Again, it was a wonderful Sunday in Sperryville. Thanks to all the folks who made this Earth Day celebration a reality.

Spring cleaning destinations and frog finesse It feels like we’ve gone straight from winter to summer and have skipped spring altogether! But according to the calendar it is still early spring and Fd be willing to bet there’s some spring cleaning going on around Amissville. One of the things we look at each year at this time is all the stuff we have that we no longer need or want. But what do you do with it all? There was a time in our life we lived in an area where a garage sale was a feasible solution to all this unwanted stuff Now that we live a bit off the beaten path we’ve had to come up with other alternatives. I grew up in a frugal household and can’t bear to just send it all to the landfill. If you feel the same way and are staring at your own pile of things you need to get rid of here are some suggestions. There are a lot of non-profit groups that hold yard sales as a way to raise money for their organization. Consider donating your things to one of these groups. You get a tax deduction and the group gets some much needed funds. Even better, after the yard sale they have to figure out what to do with the stuff that no one bought! There is an online listserv that distributes e-mail messages locally from people looking to give away things they no longer need and people looking for things for free. There are groups serving most of the surrounding counties here. I'm on the distribution list for both Fauquier and Culpeper counties. To find one of them go to http://www.free cycle.org The Fauquier County Food. Distribution Coalition distributes food and clothing to the needy the third Saturday of each month. They accept used clothing in good condition. For more information you can call them at 540-341-7950 xl6 or visit their web site at http://www.fauquierfood.org And, in local Amissville news, Gray Ghost has been at it again! They’ve won a slew of awards at another major wine competition. They recently competed at the Jerry Mead New World International Wine Competition in California. Their 2006 Adieu was awarded “Best of Class” and Gold! Their 2005 Reserve Chardonnay won Silver and the 2006 Gewurztraminer and 2006Vidal Blanc won bronze. Congratulations to Gray Ghost! As long as we’re talking about Gray Ghost, they’re hosting their Gewurztraminer Garden Party on Saturday, May 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gray Ghost Vineyards. The event takes place in the Victoria garden and includes a buffet dinner catered by The Inn at Meander Plantation. Live jazz music will be provided by The Seth Kibel Jazz Trio. While the Gewurztraminer will be the star of the party, the entire line of Gray Ghost wines will be available for your enjoyment. Reservations are required and seating is limited. You can call 540-937-4869 for reservations. Tickets are $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Has anyone else out there done any frog weaving yet this year? You know what I’m talking about. You’re driving home after dark and it’s just rained. You turn onto South Poes and the pavement is still wet and there are thousands of frogs on the road. I will freely admit that I have an over developed aversion to killing things. So, I begin a very erratic driving pattern in an attempt to spare the life of as many frogs as humanly possible. This effort is complicated by the sheer numbers of frogs, the speed of the vehicle and the feet that the frogs don’t stay in one place. I know they have some kind of device that’s supposed to send out a signal to deer that they should stay away from your car. Anyone know of such a device for frogs? One correction, the phone number for Nancy Delaney at Delaney Restorations is 9372980! For those of you who have tried to reach her and gotten her fay machine instead, I apologize! And you can still visit her website at httpV/www.delaney restorations.com I look forward to hearing from you all with more Amiss• ville news! * Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com Builder's Own Home Quality One-Level Living/Sperryville. Custom 3BR/2BTH stucco home just inside the Culpeper Co. line with far-reaching mountain views! Quality features: granite counter tops, hardwood floors, stone FP, stainless steel appliances, aluminum clad wood windows/doors, copper gutters, hot tub, trellised stone patio, oversized garage w/drive-through porte cochere', and much more! Only 15-months old and in mint condition. Must see. Jean 675-3670 CU6337375 $699,900 257 Gay Street • Washington, va $ www.countryplacesva.com RAPPAHANNOCK FARMS Ben Venue Aren - 31 rolling acres w/stream & pond site. Mostly fenced. Ideal for horses or cattle. Excellent building site. Blue Ridge & Battle Mountain Views RF6244040 $475,900 Battle Mountain - 44 acres. 2 adjoining fenced properties with open mountain views. Rolling land with nice mixture of pastures, hardwoods, stream, elevated building sites. RKU9I25 $725300 Flint Hill - 50 Acres. 55 Acres and 85 Acres. 3 Exceptional contiguous properties. Lush pasture, hardwoods, streams/ponds Spectacular mountain views. Accessed by improved private road. Jean jeanlillard@Comcast.net 675-3670 SMALLER ACREAGE W/CHARACTER & VIEWS Beautiful & private lot between Flint Hill & Little Washington. Large trees, native plants & huge rock outcroppings add special character to this hilltop home site. Approved for three-bedroom drainfield. Owner/Agent. Denise 675-1200 3 Acres $169,900 ONE-OF-A-KIND Dynamic River Views From Every Room! www.Home.RiverView.com NEW HOME. Beauiitul 3BR/2BTH home by Award Winning Architect. Floor to ceiling glass overlooking the Covington River. Open floor plan for easy living. Natural wood cabinets, doors, firs & trim throughout. Great room w/fireplace. MBR & study on main level. Whirlpool, huge closets & more. Private setting w/large deck nestled in the trees. Enjoy the sights & sounds of the river. Close to the town of Little Washinaton. Ow ner/Agent Denise 675-1200 RP6276359 $765,000 ' 540-675-1200 Denise Chandler denise.chandlei«comcast.net Principal Broker iSBrnm Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Fabulous custom built colonial with over 9,000 sq ft of living space and many distinct features and upgrades. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, finished basement w/media room, Rec room & 2nd master. Lovely rolling 25 acre lot w/ large mature trees, garage and workshop. More acreage available. $1,490,000 Shenandoah Valley, VA Tertnessc Log Home. 6 private acres, mostly wooded with views of Blue Ridge and Massanuttcn Mountains. 20' ceilings in Gteat Rtxxn with stone fkxjr-to-caling fireplace, 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 3.5 baths, office, tec room, wtxxl tkxirs, exposed log walls Decks to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. 5,700 finished sq ft in pristine condition. Whole house generator. 3830,000. Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right-ot'-wa\ near the Shenandoah National Park. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Kxtremcly private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. S325.000. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Patricia Burns 540454-6723 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 w ith 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 furnishings. $1,350 per month. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home sn town. Tanglewood Estate boasts a tastefully appointed, elegant four bedroom histone majn house with en-suite baths, a large, fully renovated two bedroom guest house. 2.5 acres of" park-like grounds. Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Absolutely gorgeous. $1,485,(MX). Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Bear Claw Farm, Aylor, VA Phcnomcn.il 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 \inc\ards and larger farms. 21 acres S.oS.tXHl. SO acres Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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, riding and hunting. Contemporary 5 bedroom home. $3,995,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Cedarbreak, Amissville, VA Choice 15+/- acre utxxled parcel near large farms. Rolling hills and screams and mountain views. The romantic ruins of an old log cabin soil stand on the property. This is the ideal parcel for a weekend home or hunt box. $299,900. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA Magnificent wooded parcel of 25 acres with hardwoods and rolling hills.'Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views can he had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territorv near I lint Hill. $4~5,IMX>. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 realEstate Spring Gospel Concert this Sunday A Spring Gospel Concert wilj be held at Culpeper County High School on Sunday, April 29. Sponsored by the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, singers will be coming from Atlanta, Charleston, S. C., Seat Pleasant, Md, Washington, D.C., Clifton, Va., Fredericksburg and Culpeper. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Call “Praise The Lord” bookstore for more information. Sunday luncheon guests in the Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family of Culpeper, Robert Johnson of Unionville, and Mr. and Mrs. Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Shelvy Frazier. Any member of the graduating class of 1977 from Culpeper High School living in our area who has not been contacted, call 825-5973 or send a letter to “class of 1977,23157 Roland Road in Rapidan, Va., a reunion to be held this summer is in the planning. The Cannan Baptist Church of Reva Way will present “Ms. Mission Possible 2007” on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Wayland Blue Ridge Center on Wayland Chapel Road in Rixeyville. AD proceeds from this event wiU go towards the Cannan Baptist Church building fund. For more information call 540-5472012 or 547-2512. Quite a number of family and friends attended the Koenigsberg-Powers wedding in Manassas on Saturday afternoon. Sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Juanita Grigsby of Castleton Way, who passed away at Warrenton Overlook Health last week. Quite a number of our area folks are celebrating birthdays this week, all of whom we extend great wishes, including Barbara Tharp, Pat Wright and Gloria Myers, yesterday, Wednesday, Curtess Bayne and Lauren Light add another year today, Thursday, KeUy Cubbage celebrates on Saturday, and cousin Caroline Mason on Sunday. Belated wishes to a dose friend of many, Effie Foster celebrated her day, Friday.

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No s m k g / p e t s (540)364-3348 Orlean, 3BR, 2BA, very private w/mtn views, minutes to I66 $1500/ mo. 540-229-9328 Rapp'k Co., Newly remodeled 1BR, 1BA apt in Town of Washington.. Full equipped. $775 Piedmont Property Inc. 540-675-1675 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 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 for 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 $199.00/Mo. 3BR, 2BA Foreclosure. 4% down, 30 yrs at 8% APR. For listings 800-628-5983. xS345. 4BR, 2BA, DC side of Warrenton, 2ac. $ 1 4 0 0 / m o . (540)207-7341 Ask for Scott Bad Credit Homebuyers Wanted Easy terms 0-3% Down www. creditbusters. com Charles Town, Restored 1850's log cabin 2BR, 1 BA, AC. w/d on beaut horse farm. No pets. $1095. 703-624-1697 FOR RENT W/OPTION TO BUY 2 Mstr. Bd., 2.5 Ba., low maintenance Townhouse w/over 1400 sq.ft, of living space, Ig.eat-in kitchen, sep.dinina room, new berber carpet throughout, ADT syst., fenced rear yard w/enlarged concrete patio. Located in sought after South ridge Community in Culpeper that offers clubhouse w/pool & hot tub, ponds, tot lots and more!! Will consider small pets. $1,100.00 mo + security deposit. 540-547-2792 or 540-212-3072 for more information GREAT PRICE!! RENT TO OWN POSSIBLE Get into the prestigious community of Waverty View at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2.700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA. tray ceiling in master BR w rope light, three-piece crown molding & more 4 BR. 2 full. 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master Just 6 mo old. this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 1-81 Priced to sell at $399,900. Owner Agent. 540-287-7679 or 540-364-2929 Must SeeI I ! RANSON, WV | 186 Peachtree Dr. I Freshly remodelled All new exteriors: Winslows. Doors. Siding. Brand new 3 and half ton gas turnaee with acoil. All new duck work, used this winter only. 4 Brm. 2 hath, very large M.Brm with master bath. Also a beautiful 600 sq.ft deck in me rear ana a -kai sq. it. stone terrace in the from. Plenty of paved parking. A lot of custom work and everythings ready to go. just waiting for you to choose floor coverings. Must sacrifice at S.HMXX) under appraised price of S220.000. Serious Inquiries Oniv: 304-283-1843 or 304-728-8813 Clarke County, Berryville Moreland House Restored 1775 home. 2200 sqft. 3BR. 2BA. Fpl. A/C. all appls . 3 stall barn w, pasture $2.000/mo. Sec. dep.. credit check. 540-955-1384, FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview \ve 540-347-7055 *2 bedroom home near Warrenton @ $750/mo ★2 bedroom apt near Warrenton @ $600/mo. Owner/Agent All homes owned & managed by us Flint Hill-2BR, LR DR Kitch, BA. W D. deck. $850/mo. Lease & dep req'd Pets neg (540)631-4170 IN TOWN Flint Hill, residential/commercial, 18 century exposed logs & beams. No smkg/pets. $1500/mo. (540)675-9934 between 4 & 9pm LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 On farm near Marshall. 2br. spacious. LR. DR/ Den. $975/mo + util. Horse fac avail. (540)364-1913 Warrenton, 1.5 acs. fenced, deck, 2 mis off Rt 29. 2BR. 2.5BA. FP, extra building. $1350 + sec dep 540-439-6350 (Times Community Newspapers WARRENTON 2 Ivl. 3br, 2.5ba, w/ master on main Ivl in newer sub. Library, hdwd fls, Irg covered deck, garage, walking dist to Old Town. Electric included. $ 1 8 5 0 / m o . 540-272-7266 (540)341-3546 WARRENtON Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3.5BA. FP, garage, finish bsmt. rec rm, laundry rm. $1800/ mo+ dep. Pets considered. Anne Spaith Owner/Agent RE/ MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 WARRENTON Luxurious SFH, Reserve at Moorhead. 4br & 2.5ba Sunroom. Gourmet kit. consider rent w/ option to buy $2100.mo. Thuy Ly at 703-627-9321 McLean Realty Grp. Washington, VA, Stone & cedar. 3BR. & loft. 2FP. 20 acrs wooded, river.w< stables. $1400. mo. (301)986-5475 Waterford area: 3BR, 2BA. all appliances, part, finished basement. quiet. $1,250. mo. 540-882 3231 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 I Antiques & Collectibles J mjinpc ???* ■ ii ■ i< ii af > « ■ m n it i i • • ■ ■ lilt RSHB5VUE. 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Commercial Storage lot for rent. RVs, boats, cars. etc. Can be used tor business, towing, landscape, paving, etc. Gated & locked. (540)270-3451 Free room & board in exchange for HH chores. In Warrenton VA. 703-790-5323 Gainesville, room in luxury SFH, cable in rm, hot tub. $550 + utils. (703) 244-7132 ▲▼▲▼▲▼A▼ Page-Brooke Village Town-homes 1 & 2 BR's Available 703-777-1948 Only those with good credit need apply! AVAYATAV Rent/option rent 2 own. 3 br„ 1.5ba.. 2 M, low maintenance TH, fenced backyard, new appl's & 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. NEW BALTIMORE 1,000 sq. ft. of office space. Ground level w/ parking at door. Building fronts Rt. 29, 4 mi from Warrenton, & 7 mi from I-66 at Gainesville. Tenant pays utilities, prorated share of real estate taxes. Owner/Broker $1.000/mo. HENLEY MGMT REALTY 540-341-4360 Office Space”*’, Old Town Warrenton. Utils & weekly cleanings incld. Conference rm avail. $325-$610/mo. 540-347-0141 OFFICE SPACE Warrenton, Old town, 900-2000 sq ft, includes utilities and some parking, walk to court house and dining, e x c c o n d . $15.00sqft Contact: Charlie Ebbets Long & Foster 540-341-3547 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Dewey Bmch seasonal rental. All Summer Views of the Bay! 4 Bed, 2.5 bath, middle of town, A/C, decks, parking, W/D, DW. $18k negotiable. Call Magen Farrell @ (302) 227-6554 or email: magenfarreli@ prugaDo.com Duck, NC Ocean Front Estate. $2,695,000. 7BR/8FB 2HB, Elevator, pool. Rental Income $160,000 Can Kathleen, Century21 Lighthouse Shores 252-202-8147 Herndon • 3BR 2BA, newly renovated, balcony w/storage, lots of closets, private park, community pool. Close to schools & shopping. $281.995 or best offer. 703-475-1711. Herndon condo- 3 dor mitorios, 2 baftos, estacionamiento pnvado, piscina. Cerca de escuelas y tiendas comerciales. $281,999 o mejor oferta. 703-475-1711 r ■ 122^"V__. J HUD HOME, 3BR, 2BA $25,000! Must sell! For listings 800-628-5983; xR528. Law 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/Natt For www. sharphome.com Buy a home IDfWVACO S299K-304-636-7697 Fauquier County, VA Overlooking king Historic Liberty Valley => 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 for sate - Fauquier County 18 acres, some open and lightly wooded, expired 4 b/rm perc site. $199,000 Owner will hold small 2nd trust. Contact: Charlie Ebbets Long & Foster 540-341-3547 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Divine Life Ministries under the direction of Rev. James Greg Mack, is having a musical program this Saturday, April 28th from 3pm to 5pm at St.Stevens Baptist Church, Stevensburg, VA. There will be guest choirs and the guest group will be Men-N-Christ. Please come on out and support our Divine Mission thru worship and praise!! Contact: Deacon Kenneth Jennings at 540-825-5649. f Request m I FitfE CARE FOR FREEDOM fee lire ouSe of itedom b you Ok art at Antra s traevjat rltArny Nmwj) Gjart »j "rial pratsnonai , UOO-SO-OWa)»ww^^M-SO-CUMOcofn L Land Warren County Fiery Run HoadFeel the History! Oak Tree on boundary line is over 270 years old. Mountain views, K views, creek age. Appalachian Trail, vineyard, Marriot ranch all 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. CATLETT 11 acs of privacy w/ Irg 3br, 3ba brick rambler. Features include 24 x 20 family rm w/ large stone fireplace, huge deck, eat in kitchen, wood stove, & custom oak bar. This home is must see! $499,900. For private showing contact: Shannon Day Crossroads Realtors. 703-650-5669 FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 877-596-9375 ext 3 Prudential Carruthers Realtors FORECLOSURES ft FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 703-383-6175. Prudential Carruthers Realtors Haymarket No HOA fees, true 5BR upstairs, 3.5BA, 2 car grge, gourmet kitchen, slate patio, fenced backyard, 1/4 ac, hdwd floors main level, brick front. $589,000 MLS# PW6334230 or Call Leslie Carter Real Estate (703)587-4575 Lake Anna, VA. Great boating, fishing, relaxing. Off-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 tbur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier Times-Democrat Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 U.S Septic, Been in business since '94. Selling due to health. J100+K gross/yr. Call (or info. 540-987-9468 1951 Ferguson T30 Farm Tractor, good run cond, many new parte, bushhog ind, $3100/ obo. (703)919-2674 $250 Brand New King PHIowtop Set in plastic w/warranty. Can dlvr. 703-378-8866. ‘ 6pc Cherry Sleigh Bed Set Solid wood - stHI boxed. List $2,200 SeR $1,250! Can dlvr. 703-263-7888. BEORM - 5pc set NEW IN BOXES. Sell $595. Can deliver. 703-378-8866. Full Six* mattress set Strtt in plastic. $125. 703-378-8866. Queen Pillow Top Set New in plastic wAwarr. $150. Can deliver. 703-263-7888. 3rd VA Scrapbooking & Craft Yard sale. Sun. Apr.29 9:30-4pm, Prince William Co Fairgrounds, more info @ www.getcroppin.com Sat 4/28, 8a-2p, misc HH items, desk, computer desk, 3739 SperryviHe Pike, Manure Removal, Saw Oust del, Light hauling. Bushhogging, Arena up-keep 540-270-8271 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 BOBCAT RENTAL w/operator. Home owners & contractors. No job to big or small. Cad 703-868-2524 White pines 5 -7', $40 ea; Norway Spruce 12'. $135 ea; boxwoods 4', $45 ea Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178, 540-718-2976 Be your own boss in Fauquier Co. Snack / soda Route. Already established. $230K+ in 06. 540-661-2396 Blcyde-26ln mens, 12spd Moving, can't take. NEW $50. Warre n t o n Sheila (505)401-6153 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.90st, 2.145SI. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. Martin Acoustic Guitar: Model 0CX1E with hard shell caseFishman Electronicssounds great- excellent condition- $600. Call 703-771-0280 or 703-771-6799. Border Collie pups, reg, blk/wht, red/wht. 6 wks old, male/female, some w/blue eyes. Catlett (540)788-9977 Free to good home: Registered Uasa Apso. Rascal is a neutered male, yellow and white. 6-years-old. Good with dogs, cats, horses, but does not do well with small children. Can live indoors or out. Intelligent; excellent man-, ners. Quiet yet lively, obedient yet with a winning, sparkly personality. Wonderful companion. (540) 364-2929 LAB PUPS, AKC, CERF, OFA, yellow, raised w/ kids, champ field /hunt lines. 540-825-4688. 703-203-0702 AOS WORK Call 540-347-4222 PooJIm: Mini, 10wks; AKC, 2 bfc/f. shots, wormed & vet checked. Parents on prem. 540-665-1628. Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tonfree 1-877-225-7935. DOG CAGE on wheel, handmade, wood & wire, 51 in high, 51 in deep, 39in wide. (540)347-5192 Free Coon Hound, blk & tan. 1 year old mate; 540-547-3200 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free to good home: 6yr old collie mix, female, house trained, loves people, dog friendly, very obedient, knows tricks. Wife is allergic to dog. (540)428-1779 Double-Shredded hardWOOd & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading a vl. 703-868-2524. AOOPTION: Loving childLess couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Catt Ann at 703-795-5912. Adoption: Loving couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expense. 1866-464-BABY (2229) Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 PUBLIC & LEGAL Notices ] 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: All 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, ld#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 liens 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. PJL, 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0068 Ref#209924 Ad dates: April 19, 2007 April 26, 2007 TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 1118 SETTLERS LANDING DRIVE Tappahannock, VA 22560 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $116,760.00, with an annual interest rate of 9.2500% from ALVIN D. OLIVER dated May 1, 2006, recorded among the'land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF ESSEX as Deed Book/Instrument * 060000991 AND RE-RECORDED AT 060001567, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF ESSEX at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Essex located at 305 Prince Street Tappahannock. Virginia on May 7. 2007 at 12:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: LOT 10, SECTION TWO. SETTLER'S LANDING ON A PLAT OF SURVEY, ENTITLED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF THE PROPERTY OF ROGERS-CHENAULT. INC KNOWN AS SETTLER'S LANDING, RECORDED APRIL 4, 2003 IN THE CLERK S OFFICE, CIRCUIT COURT, ESSEX COUNTY. VIRGINIA, IN PLAT BOOK 28, PAGE 43. and described in the above Deed of Trust (Tax Map No. 37J-1-10). THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $11,600.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Trustee s File No. 07-105110V.PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON. LLP. 236 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 215, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 687-8822. Publication Dates: APRIL 26. 2007 AND MAY 3. 2007 4/26/07, 5/3/07 1642820 ASSEMBLER Small Parts Assembler,. FT, M-F, Manassas, Close to 66, Immed opening. Job skill to include good eye hand coordination. Medical, dental & retirement plan avail. Pis call: 703-361-9469 or fax resume: 703-361-5881 or email: jobs@cmore. com Construction TRUCK CRANE OPERATORS No. VA based go. seeking experienced crane operators to join our team. 20-100 ton positions available. Special incentive package. Company benefits. Top pay. CDL required. Call 703-475-1097 or 703-409-2448. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Seeking an asst to aid in project organization. Job is clerical & requires good oiganiz. skills. Flex hrs. benes. Fax resume 703-385-1497 Email info@ corridOneelectric.com. Electrical Preconstruction Estimating Large electrical contractor needs Dept Mgr w/min 10 yrs office exp as a Project Mgr or Estimator. Knowledge of preconstruction budgeting, estimating process, and estimating software req'd. Good interpersonal skills w/ customers, vendors, and manufacturers a must. Fax resume to 703-742^8473. EOE Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Black Horse Inn has the following positions open: INNKEEPER & HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED Part-time Positions, Saturdays & Sundays. $10/hour. Experienced professionals call (540)349-4020 or send resume to rekoc6blackhorseinn.com lax 540-349-4242 POSTOFFICE NOWIWNG Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1 -800-709-9754 EXT. 9601 _USWA WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! u.s. Foodservice, a leading distributor m the Foodservice industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas. VA Distribution Center. • Territory Managers • Yard Jockey Transp. Nights • Selector Night warehouse we offer an excellent compensation package including medical, dental disability. 401 (k) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. US FOODSERVICE MANASSAS Please apply in person Mon-Fri 830am-4pm Attn: Human Resources Dept 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, va 20109 fax 703*331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Irrigation/Piumbing Supervisor Parks, Recreation, and Comcminny Services Perform skilled irrigation/plumbing work including renovation, repair, or new installations of domestic and irrigation water supples and wastewater systems. Respond to emergency and service work requests as needed. Operate machines, vehicles, tools, arid equipment such as trenchers, power augers, drills, motors, saws, and personnel lifts.. Manage project workload and progress; communicate with customers regarding' status of project. Assist with other trade functions such as carpentry, electric, or HVAC as necessary, support ottier agency events or activities such as snow removal, tournaments, or special events. Ensure ^nnfiwiato rtVltrarfrtre am hircurf rutffnrm nh smKirtM wenvniM* appropriate contractors are hired to perform plumbing repairs when irt~ftouse staff is not available. Prepare/review contractor specifications, bids, quotes. Monitor contractor work, approve final payments. Provide on-site supervision tor highly technical or unusual emergency work. Designated as 24 hr essential operation and services staff. Supervise and perform snow removal in assigned are®. Provide required emeraeney response services in event of various emergencies. Any combination of education/experience high school diploma and four years trngatiorvplumbmg work experience equivalent to high school diploma and tour years irrigation/plumbing work experience required. Two years supervisory experience highly preferred. Prefer Journeyman or Master Rumbmg license or Certified Irrigation tnstafar. Valid CDL A with tanker enctorsemert ' required. Prefer current COL at time of hire, however, wtB provide assistance to successful candidate to obtain appropriate CDL icense within 4 months of hire. Ability to isf? 50 lbs Must comply with Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program as outlined by Loudoun County s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy tor Transportation Employees Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, OMV record check required. {Wring Ranqe $30,624 - $42,874/yr> 07-347 Closes: 05,04/2007. Additional information and required THE IRON BRIDGE \ <*>.*■« bar &. (Burnt o*m*K9 ’ WINECQ HELP WANTED Exciting New Restaurant & Wine Bar opening in Warrenton, Va. Mid-May. Looking for energetic, fun, team players. Managers, Servers, Bussers, Hostesses, Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Bakers, Dishwashers, Food Runners. Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. Call 419-997-3456 or e-mail steve@ironbridoewines.com For more information: www.ironbridqewirM»g PET SITTER/COOK/YARD WORK/HOUSEKEEPER, . GENERAL HELPER needed for large home in The Plains with many rescued dogs; time flexible; includes some evenings, overnights, or weekends; need someone with patience and love of animals; must speak English well and drive; $12.50 - $16/hour depending on experience; references from former employers are requiredrespond to: Lillian Clancy email: LSCIancy@crossHnk.net fax: 540-253-5607 pti: 540-253-5309 Fauquier Springs Country Club 9236 Tournament Drive, Warren ton, Virginia 20186 www.fauqaiersprings.com Assistant Superintendent Full and Part Time Positions Good pay and benefits Call Scott at (540) 347-5147 FARM & STABLE ASST MANAGER Position opening soon Top Pay, Full Benefits and Free Home Provision with qualifications. Must be experienced in farm operations and have mechanical abilities. Horse Management experience preferred. Proof of Citizenship and own transportation necessary. Call John 6-9 pm 546-349-4608 The Plains, VA DRIVERS ft SUPERVISORS Martin-Browcr is a GROWING 24/7 food distributor in Manassas, VA. We Offer - WEEKLY pay! - BONUSES - $250 9 60 days ft $500 9 120 days! - HOURLY pay w/OVERTIME after 8 hours - PAID TIME OFF - Personal. Sick ft Vacation Days! - INSURANCE Medical. Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident ft Death. Clam A Drivers w/2-3 Yrs Exp., ditch Your 2-Wheeler! 3 Raises in 1st Year! - Most routes LOCAL with OVERTIME (VA, WV, DC, MD, DE) - HOURLY pay starts @ $18.70 - Paid motel room & per dien for layovers - FT & PT Available - Good driving record & excellent customer service skills REQ'D - Manual unloading REQ'D Operation Supervisor Take your leadership skills to the next level! Involved in all facets of our business operations. Salary + bonus ♦ great benefits! -College degree highly preferred -Initiative, creativity and superior org skills required -Min. 1 yr experience supervising transportation dept, req'd. Drug test, background check ft physicals req'd. Apply in person M-F from 8:30A - 5:00P at 11777 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA www.mbhires.com AA EOE M/F/H/V/D

housekeeper 7am . ^ec/nesdays & Saturdays, 7am to Noon on a farm in The Plains, VA. Dujes to include but not limited to: Light cooking< cleaning, laundry. Must enjoy children, have a cheery disposition be flexible, reliable and have own reliable transportation6 Please provide personal and work nfaranM* wiu. troduction letter or resume to: reWrences wlth ,n" Box JEC 120647 The Fauquier Times Democrat P-O. Box 631 _ Warrenton, VA 20187 Clinician, Emer Mental Healt tetai Services lation Positfon in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Emeraenev Senses Team «itMn Department of MHMRS&. tSS® knowledge of, and expenence in, MH and SA diaanosis and cnas inter/enhon/^Btoiization essential in 24-hour mandated KfStfimu4S!KPr‘°nLfndJace',0',ace c,ient interactions at the r ®"Ja‘ AeifithK?enter aJ^ at desiflnated sites within Loudoun w0? ,s inducted from employee s home and designated sites within Loudoun County. Work schedule may include some overnight hours. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counsehng, or Nursing and three years experience. Masters Degree or higher with related clinical experience and ?wiesi'£na.lc^sur?P_re,erred Bi-«ngual(Spanish)highlydesirable. Able to travel from home to closest Loudoun County Emergency Room within 30 minutes and have access to a land-line telephone at home. Valid driver's license. Criminal background check, driving record check, and TB test. (HmngRange: $42,140 - $56,889/yr) 07-351 Closes: 05/04/2007. Additional Information and required application - contact web site: wnww.loudoun.oov Public Safety Vehicle Spec General Services Fleet Management Division. Manage the Sheriff and Fire & Rescues special-purpose vehicle fleet requirements; specify, acquire, and maintain general fleet and special, high-value equipment; manage the vehicle requirements of the County s Emergency Operations < Plan; and manage complex communication and emergency equipment installation, integration, and replacement activities. Bachelor's degree with course work in operations and business management and at least 2 years experience of vehicle fleet operations, which must include supervisory experience. Valid Class B CDL license required, or able to obtain within 6 months. Must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program as outlined by Loudoun County's Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees. Incumbent subject to recall or being held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to respond to County emergencies. Pre-employment dreg and alcohol screening and DMV record check are required. (Hiring Range: $36,404 -$61,887/yr) 07-352 Closes: 05/04/2007. Additional information and required application - contact web site: www.loudoun.aov Officers provide security and protection for aw travelers, airports and aircraft Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 1159% Locality Pay) Marianun Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employtncnt medical evaluation • Pass a backgtuund/credit check Please apply online at: 14M0-887-1895 TTY: 1-8M-887-55S6 TSA c un Equrl Oppoi—ay Duployte Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: — Resources, 13073 Pork Cutter Road. Suit* 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to HumanResource^timesp»*“ ‘ or Fax to 703.435.9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Community Newspapers Times Community Newspaprs ^ual Oppg^!!li!2£!2gl HORSE FARM HELP Excellent work conditions, wages & benefits. FT, own transportation required. Fax or moil letter of Intent or resume to: 540-439-9253 5111 Quail Hollow Ln Sumerduck, VA 22742 CDL DRIVERS WANTED Established paving company currently hiring Class A or B drivers. Paving experience a plus. We offer top pay and benefits. Call Joel at 540-364-2800. Come Join our award-winning team! 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 Water Well/Quarry Driller Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. a Manassas based company is seeking individuals for the positions of the Water Well/Quarry Driller. Individual should be hard-working with a positive attitude. We offer Excellent pay, Health and Dental insurance, 401K plan, CDL preferred, but not required, however a willingness to obtain a CDL (We will train you.) is required. We are a drug-free work-place. Please contact Jack Miller @ 800-845-4148 HOUSEKEEPER needed for large home in The Plains; salary $12.50 - $16 depending on schedule and experience; must like dogs, speak English well and drive; some evening, weekend, and overnights required; references from former employers are required respond to: Lillian Clancv email: LSCIancy@crossllnk.net fax: 540-253-5607 phone: 540-253-5309 feiftafetSdMidrWM ■fltaaituaMyaptaltaj* Company-prowled COL img lor quaffed canons $33300460500 (dependngon«perience| Lmwoet medal and denial insurance a«w Must be dependable, reliable, professional and able to read music or have a strong understanding of music theory. Positive attitude and ability to work with all ages/ leves mandatory. Full-time psoition avaifabe, excellent pay. Call or email for more information: Drum & Strum Music Warrenton, VA (540)347-7484; timmydlnjBus@drumnstrum.com |H| ML EECVAA. ADCLT DAY CAKE AIDES #88 One Full-time (37.5 hours/wk) in Culpeper and two Part-time ( 2024 hours/wk), one in Culpeper and one in Warienton, to provide assistance with daily living skills in an adult day program setting. Aides will assist in creating and implementing therapeutic activities tor seniors as well as with fund-raising and group outings. CNA and/or PC A certification required. Please indicate interest regarding location and whether part-time or full-time. $10.87 p/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by k38um, Monday, April *,2087, HR, r.O. Bon 1568. Culpeper, VA 227*1. (54*> 825-31*8 • TDD: (54*) 825-73*1 Kjnnp@rRsfcarg . ts , V.. *« . !«i• Front Desk « t ? *V :• ft S*‘» Night Audit • Housekeeping Wtxf t \% . AbbIy ia person; ^ _410 HoKdaqrCt. Lii'f': > si: ■. ‘ r l CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT County Assessor Temporary tey position in County Assessor's office. Provide high volume customer service to both internal and external customers. Front counter customer service responding to inquiries from the public regarding real property assessments, land use assessments, and real property records. Mail distribution, as well as. supporting mass mailings, income and expense questionnaires, land use mass mailings, and other assessment correspondence. Excellent customer service skills a must. High School diploma and two years front counter customer service/administradve experience. Prefer working knowledge of MS Office software. 87-35* (Hiring Range: $13.56 - $ 15.60/hr) Closes: 04/27/2007. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for Bed and Breakfast in Washington, VA. 8-12 hrs/wk. $10/hr. 540-675-3757 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 pm 540-349-4608 The Plains, VA CELL COMMUNICATION TECH/TOWER HAND/ LABORER Stanton Hil| 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 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Farm Help Warrenton area Thoroughbred farm seeks experienced help to prepare yearlings for public auction. Assistance needed mid-May through mid-September. Must have adequate experience to be eligible. 48 hours over 6 days /week. Inquiries to farm office at (540) 347-5805 FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. We Provide The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call for Details 703-968-6500 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 TECHNICIANS Best Buy Inhome TV or Appliance Techs. Good pay & good benefits. Phone: 301-252-9948 Fax: 410-579-1959 TILE SETTER Exceptional Tile Setter needed for a very busy kitchen & bath company. Excellent communication skills, reliable, willing to work 40 plus hours a week. Great pay and benefits for the right person. Must have verifiable references.Call: 540-635-8020 or email kelleymiller@ newlookkitchen andbath.com Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Accounts Receivable Full-time position available with Plumbing Contractor in Marshall, VA. Must have strong accounting background, highly organized, & ability to multi-task. Basic computer skills a must. Please email resume to: girlieantiquiera@fwborden.com VETERINARY TECHNICIAN or exp. Assistant needed to join busy, veterinary practice in Marshall. Opportunity tor continuing education and career growth. Team - oriented environment and competitive pay. Fax resume & cover letter to: Practice Manager 540-364-4837 WANTED CASHIER for Convenice Store Ex. preferred & benefits available. Rt 522 Flint Hill. Call Settle's Grocery (540)675-3252 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Fauquier TimesDemocrat CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CNA- weekend openings on all shifts RN-LPN - full time opening on 7-3 shift We offer competitive wages, differentials, holiday pay, paid annual leave, health, dental, life, and AFLAC insurance, retirement plan, credit union, direct deposit, and tuition reimbursement. 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. Plmi contact Debbie or Candy at 571-248-6100 This Could Be Your Ad! Call Your Rep Today to Place Your Ad 347-4222 ._J WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ UNIT MANAGER, RN ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am & Weekend Program ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am & Weekend Program ❖ DIRECTOR of ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ❖ HOUSEKEEPING AIDE We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 taylorc@fau<^uierhospital.org CODING AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT Excellent opportunity for an experienced Orthopaedic billing derk to assist our certified coder and compliance officer. Applicants must have a minimum of 2-vears experience in Orthopaedic billing, and be highly motivated. Duties consist of surgical coding and billing, refund processing, post payment auditing and policy compliance. Fully paid employee health insurance and starting salary commensurate with experience. REGISTERED NCRSC Full or Part time openings in our Ambulatory Surgical Center. Previous OR Experience Preferred-Willing to train the exceptional candidate Excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to grow in skill and knowledge of preoperative nursing. Applicants with preoperative, postoperative, and critical care skills are an asset. Position requires current Licensure in the Commonwealth of VA as a Registered Nurse. BLS and ACLS are required. Days Only. Monday-Friday schedule with no call or weekends. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROVIDED. (FULL TIME Employees receive fully paid employee health insurance) SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. To learn more about BROA please visit our website at. www.broava.com To apply, forward resume to: Attn: L.Spence Fax: (540) 347-0492 MaM: 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrantor!, VA 20186 lspence@broava.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed for busy pest control office in Manassas. Duties include: answering phones, data entry, filing, etc. Salary based on exp. Please fax resumes to: 703-335-1483 or email to: crystal@eaglepest.us Entry level Research/data entry position available. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft office) previous office experience and embrace a fast paced small office environment. Basic knowledge of aviation a plus. Please submit resume and salary requirements to: Resume@aciaviation.com MECHANIC needed for Warrenton Lanes bowling center in Warrenton, VA. Need experience on Brunswick A2 pinsetters and other related equipment. Salary based on experience. Fulltime with benefits and variable hours. Contact Tracie Holland at 540-347-2300 after 2:00 Monday thru Friday. 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. Wage rate based on experience. Please contact Jack at: 703-361-6859 POPLAR SPRINGS INN & SPA * Front Desk Reception * Housekeeping ♦Nail Technician/ Cosmetologist * Experienced Restaurant Manager Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email; innspa@poplarspringann.com Web: www.poplarspringsinn.com Buying? Selling? 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Mazda 1981 RX7 Black. 66K original mi. $2200/ OBO. Pis call 240-313-0339. Cadillac 77 SeVWe. 4dr. Sedan. 350 luel inj. VS 60K orig. mi. Beautiful car. ail records. Orig. invoice 6 title. Asking $9,900. 304-264-4926 or 304-676-2945 (c). 01 BMW 325CI 2dr Coe, 6cyl, 5sP. AC, ' CD, loaded. ABS, Wed main. 132k mis, $11K Obo 540-428-2845 2004, Saturn L300. 1 owner, factory warr, loaded, white w/ tan tthr MINT! 54K asking $12,500 703-777-6393 $500 Police Impounds. Honda’s Chevy 's, etc. from $500.’ For listings 800-625-9080 ext 2416. 92 Honda Accord good for parts $250. 240-888-9850. 93 Nissan 300ZX convert able. 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 This Could be \tour Ad! Call 540-347-4222 96 Laras ES 300 sedan 4dr, btk, clean, V6, auto trans, all pwr, Ithr seats, AM/FM stereo & CD, sun / moon root, current VA inspect fair to good cond. $3900. 540-438-3259 96 Toyota CoroHa, 4DR sdn, burgandy, Auto. 92K. exd cond. Carefully Maint. Near insp. $4600 703-757-1845 99 Toyota "Silver Sedan S70, 157 freeway miles, exc cond, loaded. Asking $4800. (571)309-0624 Biiick '92 Estate Wagon. Roadmaster. \110K mi. 350 fuel inj. V8. White/tan Ittir. Pep Boys certified. Asking $6500. 304-264-4926 or 304-676-2945 (c). Chrysler 02 Sebring: conv, blue. 45K, new top/brakes. Lthr, war $8999. E- 703471-9249 view sail canner@vatwo.cofn Great grad gift. 2006 Honda Civic LX, add't 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, Ithr, all pwr, snroof, 111K mi. good cond. $8900. 571-233-7291 Willi 1968, 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. Saab, 1996, 900SE Turbo. 2dr, Auto, fuMy loaded, sunroof. Exc. Cond. 175K miles. $3500.703-201-7330. Toyota 04 Camry LE: 4dr, good cond, fully loaded, CO. AT. 15K mi. alloy whls, spoiler, tint win. $15,300. 703-777-2109 (C) 703-508-5019. Toyota, '98 Corolla. 4dr, 5spd manual, All power, sunroof, AM/FM cass 85K mi. Good cond. Asking $5400/ obo. 703-930-5353. 99 Jaap Wrangler SE. white, tan top, 5spd, > 4x4. CO. 82K, good cond.$7500/obo. (540)341-7424 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 ■—— 12' Tarry Jon Boat w/ trailer, new tires & spare, trolling rrrtr, battery & depth finder. $850. (540)219-4628 '95 Saaray 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $ 1 4 K / o b o 571-259-6834 White Water Kayak: 2 available. (1 male, 1 female), price ind. skirt A float bags. Asking $900. 703-669-8319. '03 32' Pioneer RV, mint cond. Sleeps 8, at great Beach cmpgmd 1yr PIF Enjoy right now $16,500 703-327-4238 04 WINNEBAGO, 29 , like new, tow mis, sleeps 6, 2 slides, fully equip w/ generator. $55K 540-439-3312. 1994 Winnebago Adventurer, good cond, lots of extras, low mileage, must see, priced to sell. $22,500 OBO. (540)825-4688, 703-203-0702 199S Jayco, 30 travel trailer, sleeps 8, loaded, very good cond. $6500 OBO. (540)439-2102 1999 Coteman Westlake Popup, BA w/shwr, stove, grill, sips 10, extras. $5k OBO. Excel cond. (540)347-9799 73 Travel Trailer, 22ft, Lil Hobo. New Hot water heater, new cook stove, new tolet. new carpet, deck, $2500 obo AS IS. Catlett area 540-788-4924. '98 Petamino pop-up camper w/ camping equip. Sleeps 6-8, $ 3 5 0 0 / o b o . (540)351-0323 99 FMmod Wlldermm: 26ft Perfect cond. Orig owner/used 1x, sips 6. AC/fumace, UH, loaded. $10,900. 540-882-4178. 00 Honda Shadow ACE tourer, 11K, grged, hrd bags, shld, eng grd. Dr brds. lug rack/back rst. $6400 (540)272-5372 02 Honda, VTX 600, VLX Del: Excel cond, gar kept. 5400mi. Many extras. $3500. (703)724-7413. 03 HO DWG 100 Ann. w/ access, gun metal blue, lots of chrome, 5K mis, garg kept, $17,500 540-341-7906 2000 HO Fat Boy w/ accessories, black ice, runs art, 106 Stroker w/120np & 130 torque. $ 1 6,0 0 0. (540)428-9570 2002 Hertey Davidson FLHRI, Road King, ' 18K, grt cond, many extras. $14,750. (540)219-8285 MKHaHMIiinHnMi 2003 Honda VTX 1800C 81k w/ chrome package. 1005/mi $8,200. Call 703-904-8411. 79 Honda Gold Wing GL1000: 17174 oria mi. Ong dark blue. FuR vetter fer. Ex cond. $2400. (703)764-0313. For Sale: Suzuki 2006 C90T- Fuel mjectedonty 148 miles, VA insp, new cond, has windshield, saddle bags, engine guard, floor boards front A rear, power commander. hard krome 3* exhaust with extra tips, rear back rest A luggage carrier, engine guard, windshield bag, 109 lights, front fender rail, garage kept. Must seer Over $2K invested in extras. $1 0,995. Call 703-771-0280 or 703-200-6799. 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 A while, exc. cond., 3 speed automatic, great starter bike. $1.200. 703-771-0280 pr 703-203-6799. Suzuki 2000 GZ250Only 2353 miles, VA Insp., like new cond. has windshield- saddle bags, engine guard, garage kept. $1695/ obo. Call 703-771 -0280 or 703-203-6799 2003 Yamaha Raptor 80cc, hardly ridden, daughter's outgrown, gc, blue/white $1500/ otoo. (540)341-7424 04 GMC Canyon Factory Rims & Tires, barely used, in excellent condition!! Asking $500, Must go as a fuR set. please call 540-219-6037 or 540-547-2792 for more information or to see, located in the reva area (15 minutes from the culpeper area). '03 JEEP Liberty Sport 4WD, V6, Auk), power aH. ABS, CD, A/C, 1 owner, 91K . Grt cond. $9500 540-349-4920 03 MITSUBISHI Outlander, silver / dark grey, auto, under warranty, 71K hwy mis, brand new BF Goodrich tires, 1 owner, al maintenance records, asking $8,000. 540-727-7174/ 571-274-9025 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8. 4x4, 86.5K, exc cond, deep red, Ithr. PW/PS, Sunroof, 10-disc CD, tow pkg. $12,000. (540)347-9333 2000 Durango SLT, 4WD, 4.7L, V8, silver w/blk Ithr int, new tires, Front/rear AC, grt cond, runs grt $5500/ obo. (571)233-5241 '97 CMC Jimmy SLT 4WD.V6,166K.4DR, AutO,PS,PB,PW.AM/ FM Cass, AC,Reliable $2950 540-822-5290 •7 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1 owner gar kept CondMust seel Green/Gold asking $3900 109K 703-229-7748 '97 Marc Mourrtianeer, 129K mis, BJk, sunroof, cd, Ithr, AWD, V8, great cond, $5000/obo. 540-905-9127 99 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, fully loaded, big V8, very dean, 1 1 1 K. $ 7600. (301)440-2974 Ford, 2001, Explorer Sport. Exc. cond. 115K mi, sunroof. A/C, many new parts: Must seel $6,700. 703-430-0626 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community ‘ Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 '01 28' Sportsman camper, 2 slides, Ig shower, qn bed, conv oven, < 200 road mi. $18k. (5fe)529-6557. Kendon 2000 Big bike: Stand up motorcycle trailer- like new con- - dition Cost new over $2,000. Used very little. Must see! Easy to store $1,500. Call 703-203-6799 or 703-771-0280. 1962 Blue Chevy 3/4T 6.2L Diesel 4X4 atito 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. ceil 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/ otoo. (540)752-9549 1985 International 1600. 19 ft flatbed. 6.9 diesel, 5+2 trans, 2S2K miles, $2,800. Contact: Brad Nicholas @ 540-439-3171 ext. 2712 1990 Ford F350 quad dually XLT Lariat 7.3 diesel, 136K, good corid, bedhner, gooseneck hitch, run. brds, tow pkg, -auto, post traction. $5200. (540)270-9358 2000 Toyota Tacoma XTCAB. 4WD. FR5; Manual. AC. CD, 103tr miles. $10.5 IT 540-965-3356. 2004 F-450 4X4 Dump Bed, 23K mi. Transfer. Warr. White, Auto." $38,000 703-431-571? or 540-668-6213 W 95 Isuzii Sealer Truck. 99K 5 HP Honda spray unit, dta. pump 550 Gal Tank. $9.80Q 703-2036041 •»* 96 Ram 2500 4x4, new ; motor ptus trans, rack;, tool box, tow package: Runs great. $470Q{ Qbo. (540)229-1699 < Ford 00 F360 Lariat; Diesel dually, crew cab, fun bed, loaded^ Lthr, cap & tow pkg' 16K/bo. 540-687-3535,' 96 Ford Wndstar Mari 3 Hightop conversion, van. Leather seats, T\fc ’ DVD. 81K, Goodshape, $2950 scJ286<t • aol.com 703-771-8105," Ford, 99 Windstar Van, 139K mi.. Good cond? . Asking $3,000/ obo: (703)668-0135. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Tones Classified 347-4222

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Follow along as we check what’s in store for ’07 6 Amateur? Professional? Some of them ride for the money. Some of them ride for the love of the game. See who does what (and why) 7 Joe Davies Amateur Tides for * honor, glory 8 Danielle Hodsdon m- ■ - Say she "rides like a girl’: she considers it a compliment ; $ * 7 ■ ■: I' HI i Picnic to Pack Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup races offer everything a steeplechase fan could want in an al fresco feast 4 4 Keeping it all in the family Much like an electrical engineer, for instance, tends to be the son, or daughter, of an electrical engineer, most of the players in steeplechasing have strong family ties to the industry A Ready for ■ v Prime Time Colonial Downs Need more? Try the New Kent County track for racing all summer 4 A Piedmont 1 ^ Perspective Writer Jackie Burke delves deep into the history of American ’chasing OO Meet Gregg Ryan: Banker during the week, champion rider on the weekends 24 Meadow tips AC Speak ‘ch like a pro Racing has a language of •its own 07 One last word See what horses can do to the soul in our traditional closing lines 2007 Virginia Gold Cup Betsy Parker, Editor Pam Symington, Advertising Manager Jennifer Chanthapanya, Page Design Fauquier Times Domocrrt 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone:540-347-4222 Fax:540-349-8676 JfimesL Community Newspapers Master page designer for the Times Community Newspapers, Steve Wheat took this photo from last year's Virginia Gold Cup races at Great Meadow and turned it into a work of art The Times Newspapers staff photograph was taken by award-winning photojoumalist and Horse and Field Sports editor Betsy Parker.

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other May 5 headline hone race: the Kentucky Derby. Though if a open to amateurs and professionals alike, the Virginia Gold Cup, like many of the nation’s top timber races, has become the realm of the unpaid amateur jockey. With three exceptions (2001, *02 and *03) amateur riders have won the Cup since 1975. In a package of feature articles, find out why top pros sometimes shun the 4-foot solid timber and why the longer timber routes favor owner-riders (two have won since 1975) and trainer-riders (17 of the last 30 winners were ridden to victory by the very person that knew the horse best: the trainer). We delve into the tougher questions, too: what is an “amateur” steeplechase jockey, anyway? Don’t they get paid to exercise horses? Don't they accept expense reimbursement and “gifts”? Do the professionals dislike them? Are they taking mounts from the pros? Does anyone care? We take a hard look at the delicate matter of money: how much can a top pro earn from a single mount or in a single year of racing? And how is it that an amateur can hold down a “regular” job while finding time to ride enough horses to stay fit, trim and in practice. Find out inside. And look at our full-color photo essay. Amateurs and professionals in the steeplechase business tend to keep it all in the family. See who’s related to who (or once was) to climb the family tree of the sport. Author Jackie Burke unravels the interconnected world of steeplechase history, itself with family threads stitched throughout. Read her insightful report and find out how the Cup came to be. On a lighter note, we don’t ignore the railbirds. Even if you've never seen the inside of a tailgate, you can get a few tips and tricks of the trade — even down to which flowers should be in bloom next week — to help make your Gold Cup party a success. And while you’re at Great Meadow Saturday, be sure to play the ponies racing 500 miles to our west in Louisville — columnist Michael Rowand gives his best tips. Overall, the Virginia Gold Cup Races presented by Galen Capital, are expected to top the charts in terms of sport, in part due to the historic $100,000 purse, but also due to the history and tradition of steeplechasing. For post-Gold Cup analysis, be sure to catch all the horse news in the Fauquier HmesDemocrat each Wednesday, and the Fauquier Weekend on Fridays. Log onto www.fauquier .com for breaking news. The Virginia Gold Cup Races are presented by Galen Capital Corporation with race sponsorship support from Blackwater USA, Infinitive and Ritz Carlton Golf Club Creighton Farms. Race day activities are underwritten by The Virginia Lottery, Proskauer Rose, LLP. Watson Wyatt Worldwide, NTRC, Wildblue Communications, Nelson Cable, Leesburg Comer Premium Outlets, Farm and Ranch Magazine, and Capital Party Rental. Official providers of the Virginia Gold Cup Races are Grand Cuisine, Bonterra Wines, Coca-Cola, Dogtopia, Finlandia Vodka, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Miller Brewing Co.. Professional Grounds Landscape Design, and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. from Lora Fairfax on RL Directions c—91 Now two Great Shows! Equine! Returning for the 4th great year! Virginia October 26-28, 2007 Richmond, VA Richmond Raceway Complex North Carolina August 3-5, 2007 Raleigh, NC NC State Fair Grounds Make plans to attend In 2007! Venaor packet? available tor both snows TWO ALL Breed. ALL Discipline Horse Expos Continuing to bring you the horse industry's very best! Philip Dutton Charles Wilhelm Julie Goodnight ...i..■'X'ZJ ,f: si ~ m w* i,wr» i* Z *u www.equmeextravaganza.com Exclusively Offering the “Thread LfT Luxury Spa & Body Treatments Laser Hair Removal Leg Vein Therapy Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation Medcd Facials & Peels Gift Certificates Available 541 Sunset Lane • Ste XI • QJpeper, VA located above fhe Qjfcwper Surged Clr at QJpeper Regonal Hospttd Karl M. Beier, M.D. Peter E. Godfrey, M.D. 540.825.8S50 I www.medspava.com BOTOX RE5TYLANE LASER ESTHETICS • MASSAGE

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Amateur hour: riding for love of the game An avocation for some, vocation for others By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Times Newspapers Special Writer Jockeys at the Virginia Gold Cup can be classified into two categories: professional and amateur. Just don’t be fooled by the word amateur; it has very little to do with riding ability and everything to do with bank accounts. Amateur status means a jockey is basically racing for free. Amateurs receive no riding fee nor a percentage of the race’s prize money, things a professional jockey counts an to put money in the bank. Professionals receive 10 percent of the winning owners’share of the purse. Amateurs primarily race for feme, and for bragging rights. Many amateurs survive the prize money deficit with independent wealth, though plenty of amateurs also hold down a regular day job in addition to riding nights and racing weekends. Two Maryland-based amateurs in particular have made tile most of decades in the business. William “Billy9 Meistar and Joe GiUet Davies have successfully tackled some of the toughest courses on the abbreviated amateur circuit: My Lady’s Manor, the Grand National and the Maryland Hunt Cup. Both have ridden and won against professionals in open company at the Virginia Gold Cup and the fell International Gold Cup. While the Virginia Gold Cup is open to both professional jockeys and amateurs, in the last 25 years the amateurs have dominated this race with the professionals only winning a handful of times. Another Maryland See Riders, Page 9 7'F.3£.\«t ntgomery E&AvmmQ www.montgomeryawning.com ALL IWUORCREDTT CAROS ACCEPTED-FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Loudoun Wferrenton Toll Free 703-737-0491 540-347-1941 800-300-1941 Fast Facts Who: Joe Gillet Davies, 45 locaMon: Monkton, Md. Education: University of Richmond. Day Jobs: President of a recycling company based in Los Angeies, training steeplechasers. Fmurile *chase ride: Make Me a Champ in the 2005 Maryland Hunt Cup Career wins: Maryland Hunt Cup: Florida Law (1996), Swayo (2000), Make Me A Champ (2005); Grand National Welter Weight (1996) Joe Gillet Davies NORTH Poes Road - Everything you could want in the perfect country property! It is 55 acres on very desirable North Poes Road with arresting mountain views, rolling pasture, mature forest and frontage on the Jordan River. The property is improved by a light and airy three bedroom cottage. 25 acres with river frontage - $550,000,30 acres pias the cottage - $815,000, Both parcels - $1,295,000 RICHMOND Road - A special 25.9 +/- acre pared in a popular horse area with fantastic views cf the Blue Ridge Mountains. The land is mostly open pasture with four board fendng and a strong stream across the back, fcifcct for a small horse or cattle farm. An excellent value at $44MM Chew Woodard 540-987-9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net www.cheriwoodard.com 1st Frank Hardy, L\c. Realtors 03

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Hodsdon from page 8 involved with racing until her college years when she took a job galloping at a Clarke County farm. She soon uncovered a latent passion for racing and ended up detouring away from a career in sports medicine and exercise physiology to throw herself into steeplechasTm 100 percent in what An doing;* mid Hodsdon. “I started in 2000, but Fd say Fve actually been competitive (at the top level) in the last three years. Fm the primary jockey far Jonathan Sheppard. He’s a great trainer to work for.” Sheppard happens to be a* living legend on the flat and in steeplechase circles. The alltime leading trainer, with career earnings in excess af $15 million since 1966, has earned 22 NSA champion trainer titles. The English native trains more than 100 horses in several locations from his Ashwell Farm in Pennsylvania to Gulfstream Park in Florida, where Hodsdon started galloping for the Hall of Fame trainer. Soon after she started the demanding full-time job, Hodsdon learned that one of Sheppards key exercise riders at his Camden, S.C. training center had been injured in a foil and would be out for a few weeks. Hodsdon offered to help out The rest was history Hodsdon put her eventing background to good use. She got along with the‘chasers, and Fast Facts BenWb Hodadon Aor30 flkflngatolus: Professional RksomIsMuk Single Rrakfence: Kennstt Square; PEtwhensheisritin Camden or Saratoga. IMiy background: Threeday eventing to preiminary IomsI ■ - hor fgynrila **k******* RIW IM laWXlKf pibBV was aoss-counfcy Phnstotor racing: Train racehorses; already certified in sports meddne exercise physiology, but her heart belongs to racing.’ Doss work aHacfe her social He? The horses always come first’ nest norses men. wed Up, Sovereign Duty. sleeping, sncw skiing. Sheppard put her up in a few races. When opportunity knocked, Hodsdon was ready to answer. Working for Sheppard requires Hodsdon’s presence as Sheppards eyes and ears at his remote training forms in Camden and Saratoga. The job takes her away from home for several rntwiths »t n tfrrM» Her reiatiooship with McCarron began before she started riding for Sheppard, but their jobs come first “Being away is a bit of a strain, but it can also be good,” see rtoQBOon, rage cb Riders from page 7 amateur, rider-trainer Jack Fisher has won the spring Gold Cup a record nine times. “Look through the history of the Gold Cup you will see there are many mare amateur names than professionals,* Meister said. *1 think if s mainly because ifs a four-mile (timber) race. Professionals usually ride over hurdles and are not used to running over timber much less four miles. Really in the last five years the professionals have just started riding the more difficult timber races that we have been riding in for decades* My Lady’s Manor, the Grand National and the Maryland Hunt Cup are all over timber. The Iroquois meet in Tennessee for years stood alone as the only full race meet limited to amateur partcipation; like the Olympic Games, though, many of the “amateur* jockeys are professional horsemen in every other way The Iroquois dropped the amateur requirement in 1992 The May meet offers bonus money to owners and trainers for giving winning rides to amateurs in an effort to promote true amateurism in the sport Tbp professional jockey Jody Petty questions the amateur status when it comes to the likes of Master, Davies and Fisher. Ifs hard to call them amateurs. They have been at this game for a very long time and accomplished so very much,* Petty said laughing in a good bv^fyinmg for ihe Horse and RidertM M§3jk*k a Jim. «. f$£BssM»g| »m4 f •• ©?;■•»;•*“."'• *Hr,‘ '■. •,■.>«■’ v"fa.. 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and amateur jockey, Chris Read, will be aboard. Life's experience An avid pony rider in his youth. Messier entered his first pony race at age 7 at the New Jersey Hunt Cm. At age 16, Meister rode his first jump race, and like Davies, has three Maryland Hunt Cups to his name. Meister likes the course at Great Meadow, but says there’s a little room for change. “It’s such a beautiful raffing course, but I would like to see a little more height to it, like it had when it was first built," Meister said. “Most of the fences have all shrunk and settled into the ground. 1 think a lot of good jumpers get going too fast and mil over the smaller fences." Davies agreed. *1 love the foci it's four miles It’s a very smooth course where you can really get into a rhythm if you’re on a good horse. I hope to send King hear to the Gold Cup if he runs well at the Manor. He won last yearfe Silver Cup and is training we& after hunting hard all year with the Elkridge-Harford." Meister and Davies agree that one of the best courses at Great Meadow is the tricky SteeplethoQ. In the Steeplethon, horses must be able to negotiate both timber and hurdles. Mwstor was a**wwl bmt year with Earmark (Matt McCamm up) for 2005-06 leading timber owner hrv Naylor. “It’s one of tiie most fun to ride in America," Meister said. I have ridden it many times, and knock wood, I am one of the few riders, maybe the onKthat has never gone off course. There are so many different ways you have to ride a horse in mat race. There's a completely different strategy They (the horses) Davies would also like to hare a win as a trainer in tike Steeplethon. “We are pointing Naylor's Bon Fleur for the Steeplethon,1* Dairies said. “I think the Steeplethon races and Alfred Hunt (MkkBeburg Spring) are great events and one of the few races left that rerihr rewards good jumpers, outside of the Maryland timber series. The standardization of all hurdle races has really reduced the jump training required across the board in our sport. (The late) Paul Font and Nick Arundel deserve great credit for making it possible for streafry good jumper to still prwe himself in this country* Knack for timber? As trainers, both Messier and Davies are interested in getting more amateurs to ride the circuit, but it is not easy to “teach timber." “Basically, horses want to take care of tikemseh res, “It's hard to teach people to at stiD on a horse 1 teflthexo to trust their horse and let the horse take care of the situation.* Then there is the question Davies has heard all his Me: Why not open the amateur only _ it would be easier for all trainers and owners if we could in tike big a Davies said. "The < geris that we wouldn\ be forced to aeek out the future leaders of the sport and give them the opportunities that get them hooked on the contributors. "Take former amateur riders Nick Arundel, _ George Strawfaridge, Charlie Fenwick Jr, Mason Lamnton. Stroud. TtaraeyMcKnight out of the sport and we’d hare no sport Anything we can do to find and promote the of Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, PC ljacafted at 21 CkMaas Tre« chife YA should be doing,* Davies added Meister and Davies said the Maryland Hunt Cup is the only reason they did not turn pro. And both believe with the recent timber purse increases (Virginia Cup is $100,000, Maryland Cup is $75,000) there are going to see mare amateurs and more timber horses in the next 10>20 years. “I think it has already gotten Davies said. “Larger fields show up each week at all the paint-to-points (to prep for tile rich NSA circuit).” Increases at the point-topoint level feed increases at the NSA level, growing the sport overall, something Davies and Meister agree is the main point, professional or amateur. Or both. Fast Facts Who: William “BiHy” Master, 43 Location: CockeysvUe, Md Education: Perm State. Day jobs: Training steeplechasers, show horses, riding instructor, whip with Green Spring vaHey Hunt Beat‘chase rides: Freeman’s HU, Sky and Sea Career wins: Maryland Hunt Cup: Freeman’s HU (1968), The Hard Word (1990), He«o Hal (1996); Grand Nations* Freeman’s HU (1964); Sea Speed (1993); Iroquois: Sarkis (1993) William Billy’ Meister ECHO ! ECHO I ECHO i ECHO IP**! f ■ . I Gold Cup is all about Blowers PB-200 Power Blower i | ?—1-4 innUn ugmweignt aura Trimmers • Grn»OORTHmmer rw Boost ibrrado automoeia because the 5 “horssHess carnage* was constef% beingoompared to the horse-drawn carnage. Today Ms uni is Sfii used FOUbTH^jfr 10 • ' Warrenton Itl HIT US ssecorpva.com Marshall Set ft Up Start It up Check ft Over. Service ft Upqrade ft Defiver ft Ready To Go

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Picnic from page 12 Die beginning tailgater may be content to start simple with a deb platter, deviled eggs, fried chicken, a six-pack and maybe a bottle of wine. Just give in and use paper plates, paper napkins and plastic cups for ease: it’s less fuss, easy dean-up and allows more time for handicapping the runnerB and enjoying the scenery. The more seasoned tailgater, however; might decide to raise the bar and bring delectable treats such as chilled shrimp cocktail, warm Swedish meatballs, smoked salmon, roast beef au jus, bghtly blanched asparagus (local, of course, available now at Wamenton’s twice-weekly farmer’s market), melon wrapped in proscuitto, pate and maybe soup. Beverages at such a tailgate would range from champagne, 12yeareld Scotch, medium sherry Mertat and Chardtnnay wines, to Stab vodka and Ihnqueray gin. Dont forget the corkscrew, and make sure to pad: extra mixers for designated drivers. In either picnic repast, presentation is key. For a classic touch, bring out the linen tablecloths to cover the card table, and place a freshly polished silver candlehclder or even a candelabra as the centerpiece. Crystal, silver and rhrna belong on the sideboard - just make sure to pack a large plastic box in which mmm fW ■ ■■ Times Newspapers Staff PhottWYayoi Ayukawa Don't forget to pack the binoculars and a corkscrew along with the picnic basket for Saturday’s Gold Cup tailgate party. to place dirty plates at the end of the day for safe transport bade borne. Worried that your friends wont find your tailgate space? Place a stuffed fox (or stuffed groundhog?) on top of your vehicle, perhaps surrounded artfully withgreens from your garden. Flowers are the finishing touch for any level of tailgate bash. At the moment, cheerful vellow forsythia and spring bulbs delight, but many may be done by May 5, so look to other corners of your garden for inspiration. With any luck, tulips and dark fuschia redbuds will remain in bloom — or gather dried ornamental grasses, still standing in many gardens, as a natural, dried arrangement The "tulips” from tulip poplars (still hanging from the ends of brandies) add breadth and texture in the dried arrangement If you find fresh flowers in your garden to fill out a bouquet make sure to wrap the cut stems in a duster of wet paper towels and transport the vase, and water far the vase, separately. A mason jar works well for carrying water, just pop the lid off, pop the flowers in, and drape them artfully around the wide mouth to disguise your low-tech vase. A Gold Cup picnic can he as highbrow or casual as you wish to curate. Think carefully about your guest list: Do your friends care more about racing or partying? Do they know a fetlock from a forelock? Do they even care that there are hoses at Great Meadow? Media t The Virginia Gold Cup races, presented by Gaien Capital Corporation, celebrates its 82nd running featuring the first-ever $100,000 timber stakes race in the U S. <i} Saturday, May 5. Nearly 50,000 spectafioaMI gather aft Great ? Meadow in The Plains to tailgate and wafch the nation’s top steeplechasers. This year, meda personalties aril hak> judge toe competitive tailgate contest, induing TV personalties Holy Morris from WTTG, Topper Shutt from WUSA, and WJLAS Brian van de Graaff, as weN as Cassandra Yanhooser and Scott Suchman from Southern Living magazine. The judges wfl sample fare from competing taigaies and look at the overal theme and quafity of the alfresco parties. SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE •,73* ow i*- ;-Ai ..4.1 ..io-« -• -'j - * *£* **W *5 ave snui: save save save. save brt vj. save !*» «V Veterinary Clinic Katherine B. Gray, DVM WJ. Mttchel, DVM We are now offering Shockwave treatment for degenerative arthritis in horses and small animals • Medicine & Surgery Dogs & Cats • tquine meatcine « Preventive health • Reproduction • Lameness Exams • Pre purchase Exams • Acupuncture & Shockwave Treatment $m-2s$s&am iS23B«SwwdlEltnerWH>VA mM ”S.;. SiCks‘Aren’t ; Just Tar Jockeys! T f. __. . . • _ r'L.

Keeping it all in the family Dynasties rein over sport Photos by Betsy Parker and Douglas Lees The late — and legendary — Mikey Smithwick, below right, is eighth on the all-time trainers’ list, with earnings in excess of $4.3 million from 1955 to 2000. Son Speedy, below left, was a leading amateur in the 1970s and ’80s. Nephew Patrick Smithwick, above, currently rides as an amateur. His father, professional A.P. Smithwick Sr., was five-time national champion jockey and remains a legendary ’chasing figure. Amateur jockey Woods Winants, above, learned about racing from his dad Peter, below. Woods’ daughter Remy rides the national circuit, too. Not to accuse American steeplechasing of nepotism, but just look at the photos on these two pages - sport begets, uh, sport in the world of jump raring. Much like an electrical engineer, for instance, tends to be the son, or daughter, of an electrical engineer, .most of thejplayers in steeplechasing have strong family ties to the industry. Add in marriages, divorces, children, stepchildren, cousins: the family tree branches wide and flowers fruitful. Virginia’s strong tradition of pony raring for juniors helps steer young riders into horse sports; the amateur series events of the active point-to-point circuit - and rich National Steeplechase Association stops here spring, summer and fall - ensure that professionals and amateurs alike have plenty of racing opportunity. The photos here represent just a sliver of steeplechasing’s genealogy chart we tried to keep this grouping to either Virginia-based horsemen or nearby horsemen that are often seen on the Virginia circuit Watch for many of these men and women on die course Saturday at Great Meadow. ■ f Don Yovanovich, above left, i and Butch Gray both have | daughters that ride. Gray’s j daughter Rachel, below, is . active on Virginia’s spring dr- | cuit. I ‘ s i Quite a web of family ties: Leading timber trainer, and former amateur jockey, Charlie Fenwick Jr., above left, has won every timber title in the nation. Son Charlie III, below left, is active on the circuit, while the junior Charlie’s daughter, above center, looks like she may want to take the reins. Fenwick’s former sister-in-law Nina Strawbridge, below center, is married to all-time leading owner George Strawbridge, step-father of 2003 and ’05 leading trainer Sanna Neilson Hendriks, above right, Kathy Neilson McKenna, below far right and amateur jockey Stewart Strawbridge, below right Hendriks is married to 1986 and ’87 leading jockey Ricky Hendriks. McKenna is married to amateur jockey Todd McKenna. A capable rider himself as field master of the renowned Cheshire Hunt in Pennsylvania, patriarch Bruce Miller, right, is a successful trainer whose children have carved out their own niche in steeplechasing. Professional jockey Chip Miller, above, was U.S. champion in 1996. Sister Blythe, left, became the first woman to win the title in 1994, repeating in 1995. Blythe Miller is now married to former amateur jockey Joe Gillet Davies, and their children are on track to follow their bloodlines. Amateur jockey Diana Gillam, right, is following in the footsteps of her father Jeremy Gillam. Jeremy was one of the nation’s top amateur jockeys in the 1970s and ’80s. Diana’s career took off since she began riding races just a few years ago. She hooked up with champion timber trainer Jack Fisher this season, and may get the ‘big timber’ rides on 2004 champion Bubble Economy. Like her father, Diana rides as an amateur. She also pursues a career selling real estate in addition to„ race riding.

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Derby. Not only are the curses too much to handle for Street Souse, the Bluegrass didn't set up like the Derby will. The fractions were slow and then fast, like a turf race; the Derby is almost always the opposite and will be this year. Street Sense is a fine horse, but the first Saturday in May won't be his day. Dominican will also lose the Derby. For those of you who haven’t been paying attention recently, the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland hasn’t been as big a predictor of Derby winners recently. Just ask last year’s runaway winner, Sinister Minister—who?—a 16th-place finisher in the Derby. Again, this was because the styles of the two races and racetracks differ widely, although they are separated by less than 100 miles. Scat Daddy is a nice, solid horse, but he doesn’t have the acceleration needed to achieve victory in the Derby. And, hell be coming off of a five-week layoff from the Florida Derby. Inis proved successful for Barbara last year, but he was the first in 50 years to complete the task Tm thinking it won’t happen this year. Tiago, the new contender on the scene, ran an impressive race in the Santa Anita Derby, but you can cast him aside mi the big day. He’s out of the name mare as 2005 Derby winner Giacomo. This may sound like a good sign, but if you’re an odds man, you know that the odds of the same mare producing two Deifcy winners in three years are astronomical— somewhere on the order of Dick Cheney divorcing Lynne and marrying Nancy PeTosi. To the knowledge of this writer, there is rally one living mare who has produced two Triple Crown race winners: Weekend Surprise, who produced Summer Squall and A.P. Indy, and she was being bred to the best stallions in the world. Tiago’s race in the Santa Anita Derby was probably the best of the mqjor preps. But it won't be his day. Toss Tiago. Forget Curlin, the undefeated, untested Arkansas Derby winner. Runner and winner of three races, he is very talented. But, horses who have only run three races in their lifetime don’t win the Derby. He will also attempt to win as a horse with no starts at the age of 2. That hasn’t happened since 1882 when Apollo took the then-littleknown race. Curlin’s a talented horse. But hell be swallowed at the top of the stretch by many of the other more experienced runners. He might finish seventh, Or 19th. I can feel it. So, that takes care of the major contenders. What of the minor horses? Could they break through to take the blanket of roses? Simple answer. No. Nobiz like Shobiz showed a special ability in the Wood Memorial that many other horses lack, the ability to look a horse in the eye and put it away, to out-finish the other runner. As the ancient maxim of horse racing, still heard around the grand old tracks of America and Britain, goes, “If this horse doth run his race, the others are running for second place.” So that leaves your exotic bets and across-the-board money. Who will get up for a piece? What’s the superfecta (top four horses in order) going to be? Well, if I knew, Td have already bet it But, as of this writing, nearly two weeks out from the Derby, my hypothetical superfecta: • Nobiz Like Shobiz • Scat Daddy • Street Sense • Tiago Likely favorite Nobiz like Shobiz will win the Kentucky Derby. Mark my word. Expect me to be waving my finger like Joe Namath after Super Bowl III barely two minutes after 6 p.m. on May 5.1 might even share my quail legs if you’re lucky. iSSMeuf>iu SADDLEBRQ0K AN EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY mm [, h , ,-c** Bring Your Horses! Lot 2 Colonial on 5 acres w/open floor plan. 4/5BR, 3.5RA, large porch and two story porch on rear. Wood in foyer and dining room, 9 ft ceilings, full unfinished basement with walk up/out. 2/3 of lot to have black board fencing, and Builder offers optional riding arena, additional fencing and bam construction for buyer to move right in with their horses! Convenient to Culpeper, Fredericksburg & Warrenton Dyer~Fimian Piedmont Property inc Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. 12693 Lee Highway, HO. Box 332 * Washington, Virginia 22747* 540*675~1675 Private Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying i Aerial Gypsy moth control is a simple and effective process. Contact us to protect your property. We spray areas from a single tree to entire forests. a Wee

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Steeplechasing's early years closely joined with hunting Slowly two sports diveiged, but much in game remains the same n 1957, during the twilight years of steeplechasing at major tracks 1. s around New York and the northeast, a committee was formed to promote so-called “hunt meets,” steeplechase events held out “in the country” and sponsored by local clubs or charity organizations. As the name implies, hunt meets are considerably more formal than point-to-points and usually offer substantial purses. They were sometimes sponsored by an active hunt club, as in the case of the Radnor Hunt Races in Pennsylvania, but were just as often sponsored by a committee drawn from hunt members, as was the case with the upcoming Virginia Gold Cup when it Piedmont Perspective Jackie Burke was established in 1922. The United Hunts organization, now defunct, served as an arm of the National Steeplechase and. Hunts Association (now the National Steeplechase Association). The NSHA was founded back in 1907 to bring order and rules to racing over fences in America, and also to stop squabbling between hunts, in particular territorial battles between several hunts in the Piedmont region. One of the United Hunt’s main initiatives was to promote timber racing. A committee chaired by Thomas McKoy included area horsemen Chris Wood Jr. and Russell Arundel. Arundel’s son Nick serves the Virginia Gold Gup today as chairman. The first initiative of the United Hunts committee was to put money into timber purses to assure each offered' at least $1,000 in prize money to encourage owner participation. This year Nick Arundel organized America’s first-ever See Jackie, Page 20 Colonial from page 18 Colonial Downs’ summer meet runs June 16 to Aug. 7 with 40 days of racing on a Friday-through-Tuesday schedule. Wednesdays and Thursdays are dark. Post time is 1 p.m. on weekends, 5 p.m. during the week. Almost all races on every card are held on the track’s acclaimed Secretariat Turf Course. The featured Virginia Derby (grade II) runs July 21. A harness meet runs at Colonial Downs Sept. 15-Nov. 6, with 32 days of racing on a Friday-through-Tuesday schedule. Post time is 1 p.m. on weekends, 5 p.m. on weekdays. Details on Colonial Downs can be found online at www.colonialdowns.com. — By Betsy Parker Mm lave lovecafi@aol.coin Offices in Sperryville 9c Warren ton 540-341-8260 Ceil: 540-878-1186 Ours Is To Serve You The Best We Can. CENTER *■* /93?mj £**4*ry»«-* //f^Ui/if‘fr Culpeper 540.825.2200 Warrenton 540.347.7100 Rappahannock 540.987.8555 Marshall 540.364.1533 Morris ville 540.4393254 Caroline 804.448.0266 www .cfcfarmKome.com 800.284.2667 Serving Virginia’s Horseowners for 75 Years! Enjoy the Races!

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The junior Arundel has nurtured timber racing even more, starting when he created Great Meadow in 1984 to give a permanent home to the Gold Cup stakes race after the Broadview course in downtown Warrenton was lost to development in the early 1980s. Three timber races are carded Gold Cup day. The Maryland Hunt Cup is the only race run for that meeting, while the Gold Cup lists a full card, including brush races and the varied jumping event, the Steeplethon. In terms of a jumping test, the Maryland Hunt Cup, like England’s Grand National, plays to the specialist, a horse that may excel over only that format of extremely high obstacles of an unforgiving nature. Great Meadow’s timber course is unyielding as well, yet it lays the field open to the nation’s top timber contenders. The great Saluter, for instance, won six Gold Cups yet never set hoof on the Maryland Hunt Cup course since trainer-rider Jack Fisher knew the gelding was not a ‘lag timber” horse. Some more pliant horses can win both: Von Csadek (Maryland Hunt Cup 1992, Gold Cup 1988 and 1990) was effective over both courses. And the versatile Sugar Bee won the Maryland Cup in 1987 and the Gold Cup in 1986. Also, he won the the International Gold Cup in 1983 the final time it was run over the championship brush course at Rolling Rock, Pa. Sugar Bee’s owner? Follow the circle: Nick Arundel Arundel offered a permanent home to the fabulous International Gold Cup when Rolling Rock folded in 1985. Rolling Rock was a popular stop on the National Steeplechase Association’s fall circuit, with a weekend packed full of two days of championship racing, opening hunt for the hosting Rolling Rock Hounds, a hunter trial and horse show, and black tie dinners with big bands for five straight nights. The Rolling Rock meet folded in the early 1980s, though, with the death of longtime chairman Alfred Hunt. If that name sounds familiar, it is because friends of Hunt memorialize the steeplechasing horseman’s name with a trophy presented at the Middleburg Spring Races. The Alfred Hunt runs over a cross-country-style course especially created in 1990 and setSteeplethon at Great Meadow, a similar course at Willowdale, Pa. (organized to fill the space left by Rolling Rock’s departure). Middleburg Spring itself Times Newspapers Staff Photo/ Betsy Parker ’Chasing started out directly tied to the foxhunting field, and some races, such as the unique Steeplethon at Great Meadow, keep that tie alive. offered a permanent home to the valuable Tfemple Gwathmey trophy the previous year. The Temple Gwathmey from its inception in 1924 until 1989 was contested at New York City's Belmont Park. Fifty years ago when the former Russell Arundel started boosting the timber circuit, the Gwathmey stood as steeplechasing's most lucrative prize with $75,000 in the purse. 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Juniors lead the way In By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer ^ hey may need a leg up to scramble aboard their mounts, but just - because the junior set at Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup races don’t get headline billing doesn't mean that they aren’t an important part of the race day. Encouragement of junior involvement m steeptechasing is a of today’s top jockeys got their start in the pony racing ranks. The junior field masters’ ‘chase at Great Meadow gives young riders a chance to demonstrate their riding skills before large race crowds, an experience especially important to riders planning to make race riding a career. The junior event, which was formerly run as a flat race, was modified several years ago to be a “field masters’ n in which contestants fcibw a mounted adult leader over a small course of timber jumps before being released to dash tome finish hue (organizers felt the controlled .masters‘chase is a far safer way to introduce young riders to racing) Divisions are offered finsmall, medium and large ponies as well as junior horses. Post time fin the junior ’chase is 11:30 a.m., before the horse racing program opens at 1:30 pan. The ’chase’ is open to junior riders on ponies or horses that have hunted with any faxhunting or beagle pack. Riders may wear race silks or hunt attire. Details are available from Jim Lawrence, a licensed trainer whose son Chuck Lawrence used pony racing as a launching pad to plechase jockey. Call Lawrence at (540) 364-2420 for help getting involved in junior racing. Central Entry offers new design By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer adng headlong into the 21st century, the newly designed Central Entry Office database was recently unveiled by creators Will O'Keefe, executive director of Morven Park in Leesburg and acting secretary of Central Entry and Ready Snodgrass, executive assistant at Morven. Central Entry handles pointto-point entries in Virginia and many in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Having all the entry information in the Central Entry database created a large working file with tons of information on active horses, owners, trainers and riders, O'Keefe said. Far several years, Snodgrass explained, she and O’Keefe had wanted to make the information available online. In mid-April, the new CentralEntryOfficexam database was launched. “It’s a long-term project and a work in progress,” O'Keefe said, noting that hie continues to enter data, currently stretching bade, to 1980. The plan will hopefully someday include searchable information from National Steeplechase Association races as well as pointto-points. Right now, however, Snodgrass said that the more people who look at the new database the better: “Their feedback is what helps us improve the system.” Lifetime stats of owners, riders, trainers and horses can he found online at www.centralentrycffice.com. There is a direct link from the old wwwjnorvenpark. arg/ceo site. Call with feedback about the new site: (703) 777-2575. Greatly Expanded Inventory Including Many Leading Brand Name Products for Horse & Rider Exciting New Sportswear for Spring Expert fitting of custom boots and chaps EVENTING - FOX HUNTING - PONY CLUB - SHOWING 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy. 1-540-675-1650 or 1-S00-4MY-TACK Flint Hill, VA 22627 Mail Orders Welcome 12 aula Soitfk of Fnmt Boyd Vhft wwwJhorsenhomid.com (It 522) for monthly specials Gardiner Mulford, a licensed Virginia Real Estate Broker Office: (540)423-9607 • Cell: (703)303-2090 • Fax: (540)423-9608 i mm \ i Baileys Store with residence in Brandy Station, VA on 2 commercial acres zoned C2. CU6261417 $1350,000 serving ine ureaier Piedmont Area gardiner@mulfordrealty.coni www.mulfordrealty.com MuHord Realty»22367 Maddens Tavern Rd. ■ Stevensburg, Va 22741 ^Guaranteed Lowest Prices ‘Quality Work ‘Save On Heating & Cooling Bills ‘Make your Home Maintenance Free and Energy Efficient •Lifetime Manufacturers Warranty ‘Family Owned And Operated 'Quality Professional installations Windows Alcoa Siding-Hardi-plank • Certainteed Bryn-Mar • Structure-Foam Back , • Windjammer • Liberty Elite • Clipper_ • Grand Sierra EnergyStar Rated Ask us about Tax Credit Call For Free In Home Estimates Licensed & Insured 703*368-0107 www.Toiti Hanger.com -- . ^

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He was in college when he rode his first race in 1980. A year later he booted home his first winner. “I was a sophomore and I was on the wrestling team,” Ryan recalled. “When 1 wrestled a guy who was in the Olympics and Pan Am Games, I discovered I wasn’t actually very good at it and I needed another sport. “I was your typical boy rider as a kid. I’d rather be catching frogs in the stream by the horse show grounds, getting all dirty. Then they’d yell at me to get cm a horse and go in the ring. Ryan, the nation’s leading amateur jockey grew up with horses in his blood. “My father used to be at Fort Riley in the cavalry,” he said. “My father’s friends were all ex-cavalry, all army officers. When I started racing, Gordon Wright, one of my Dad’s friends, said I finally found my niche in horse sports.” Ryan bought his first racehorse, Close lb Glory, for the bargain price of $1,500 while he was at St. Lawrence. They placed second in their first race at Genessee Valley. Ryan’s mentor and trainer was Virginia native and legendary professional jump jockey Jerry Fishhack, who was induct ed into the Hall of Fame in 1992 after earning five National Steeplechase Association leading jockey titles. From that quiet start, Ryan has won hundreds of races since. His lifetime point-to-point record stands at 152 wins, 127 seconds and 73 thirds at press time. Ever the active participant, when not working at his mortgage investment career, Ryan rides the card most weekends and is sure to add more as the season progresses. Last year Ryan finished second in the Virginia Steeplechase Association’s standings as both owner and rider, no easy feat for someone who only briefly turned professional even though he could have made racing his fulltime career. “I’m an amateur with another job and one of the reasons why I am still racing is because I don’t have to,” said Ryan. “I work hard to keep in shape. The other guys — if they get hurt, they’re out of a job. 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As owner, Ryan keeps his with several different trainers. “Most of the trainers I’ve ridden for over the years are small trainers and now that I have horses, I keep a horse with each of them - Dot Smithwick, Mairead Carr, Mike Berryman, Julie Gomena. I own half of Orhck—he won last week—and Old FeDow. I own horses with friends and business associates.” Ryan takes it a bit personally that small owners and trainers are regularly driven out of the steeplechasing business. There’s no doubt that horse racing really is the sprat of kings, and that enthusiasts buy depredating assets in the form of horses. But Ryan does what he can to keep the whole thing in balance while he chases after his dream to become the all-time leading NSA amateur. “I am eight wins away from the aft-time winning amateur rider record,” said Ryan. "I need 148 sanctioned jump races to break the record that’s been around since the 1920s.” At press time, he had 140 NSA wins. Ryan recently broke another record — that of Middleburg’s most eligible bachelor — when he asked Olympic bronze medalist Linden Wiesman to wed. She accepted and now wears a pretty bung sapphire ring. “Linden is a much better rider than me,” admitted Ryan. “She’s learning to whip in to my pack of hounds and ifs fun to share the same interests and do things together.” Ryan even took up three-day eventing, Wiesman’s equestrian sport of choice. He was sixth at the Middleburg Horse Trials — in the novice rider division. “I was more nervous about the dressage. I joke to my racing friends that Tm going to send them a slow morion video of my dressage test set to Chariots of Fire.” How does a significant other factor into the racing? “There’s always risk (far professional riders and amateurs),* said Ryan. “Stupid men don’t have a sense of self-preservation: when you’re young and you think you’re invincible. Wiesman raced a few times on the fiat aboard Ryan’s horses. “It was new and different and fun,” she said, but she doesn't see herself getting into it seriously She met Ryan in January 2005 while they were both hunting with the limerick Harriers in Ireland. “'That’s how we got to be friends,” she said. “I wanted to hunt and Gregg had the horses available. He had me go out with Snickersville and Piedmont. 1 understand the risks of racing from inside the ropes from a competitor’s standpoint. I did my crazy stuff. 1 lived here fin* 14 years and I was so wrapped up m three-day eventing — thafs all I really did. Now; through racing mdfhunting Fve met a tot of really neat people in just the last year. Fm having fun.” It sounds as ifboth are riding a winning streak. It’s almost a sure bet that it’s only a ma«tw of time before the steeplechase jockey breaks the NSA amateur record. 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Hodsdon from page 9 said Hodsdon. “The first couple of years were more difficult, but now we’re both used to it We see each other on the weekends for racing, so it’s not too bad. It’s easier when you’re not in each other’s pocket all the tune.” When it cranes to racing, both are aD business. Because they work for different trainers (McCarron rides primarily for Doug Fout out of The Plains), they aren't going after the same mounts, lb observe them at the races, such as Gold Cup last year, there’s obvious chemistry between the two professional athletes in spite of (and because of) intensely competitive natures. So, what’s it like to be the runner-up hving with the current champion jockey? “It’s wonderful. Dani is the epitome of what the sport needs,” said McCarron, currently first in NSA standings for both races and money won. “She’s the consummate professional and she works harder than anybody else out there. From what fve heard, Blythe Miller (the first female champion jockey, in 1994) was the same way—and we all know how successful she was. Sometimes I think that the female touch adds that much more and I believe that they're so much more dedicated to their craft because they have to work so much harder.” Hodsdon impressed Sheppard from the start, noting her nding ability and the time she puts into each horse. He dted her dedication, work ethic and attention to detail, all contributing to her success. It’s also important that they communicate well, because Sheppard’s training requires lots of travel. “Jonathan depends on the people who work for him and he’s open to what we have to say,” said Hodsdon. “He’s very busy— we only see him a couple days a week. The most important thing I’ve learned is to work realty hard. I’ve always been dedicated and I put in more hours at Jonathans than anywhere else. Every day, we’re still there riding until 3 (Hr 4 o’clock. In the long run it definitely pays off.’ Her parents view her passion for racing with mixed emotions. They’re supportive, Hodsdon said, but her father keeps upping the ante to pay more for grad school. Hodsdon said sne’s tempted, but now is not the time to leave what she loves. She wants to keep an racing. “It might have been easier before I was champion,” she said. “My standards might be a lot higher now, but Jonathan’s very realistic and he’ll keep my feet on the ground.” The future? McCarron, 36, said that sometime in die not too distant fixture he’s going to hang up hi« racing tack. He’s dose to entering the top 10 finr all-time UJ3. jump jockeys, and that he’d love to earn a third year-end title. By the same token, he’s aware of the risks — for himself and for Darn. ’The most ironic thing — touch wood — I’ve been fortunate,” said McCarron. “Tve only been broken a few times and Dani had had several injuries in a few foils. That was a major concern. Now our roles have been reversed — the concern has ffipSbe’s healthy and Tve flopped. had a k a lot of injuries. After one fen, she sprinted all the way down the course to see how I was —afterwards she told me! had to Hint :ISSS,iC: Mto.-.v'. u u ,mo|ito van dtupas.C*mi our unique vve &n closer to the grandstand.” They’re totally supportive of each other, but out on the course it’s every rider for himself — or herself. No jockey — professional or amateur — wins races without digging deep and railing on the fire within to do everything possible cross the line first i wouldn't say there’s never tension — obviously, there is,” said Hodsdon. “But there isn\ the conflict of working together and wanting to ride the same horse in the same race. It’s pretty stress-free, for the most part. It can be hard when we both have a nice horse in the same race and we both want to win. When that happens, Matt is a much better sport about it than I am!” Real Power. Real Easy. \A&Yeurlocil Job) (tart Dealer to demo. Easy on/off attach*«nt mounting syitrat*T« 4520 with ComfortGard Cab 2305 with New 260 backho* | JOHN DEERE TRIBLE EQUIPMENT, INC. ttSIMURDadlifiaHn«.»2mv (MOM? an 10413 Dotes Hoao. ttnaras. W2DHO im HOBK Ifrf T3&5. 3B. 790-1 nlttqpMta Hobs Hf 73&53C, Sat 730-2

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