Rappahannock News, May 10, 2007

50 CENTS 129th Year ... Na 19 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM Supervisors find middle ground on school budget By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News StaffWriter As Roger Welch put it, “We managed to make two sets of people angry" That’s how the Wakefield District Supervisor described the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors’ decision Monday to increase school funding for the coming fiscal year, but not as much as the County School Board wanted. The move left tax-weary citizens disgruntled and school .proponents unsatisfied. The supervisors approved $12,096,934 for Rappahannock public schools for fiscal 2007-08. County funds will account for $8,288,389 of that total. The amount was $310,000 more than the schools received from the county last year, but it was still less than the $494,968 increase the School Board requested. The schools’ requested increase would have required a property-tax increase of 3 cents per $100 of land value. The increase approved by the supervisors will require a 1-cent tax hike. “When I proposed the budget this year; I proposed it keeping the kids in mind," Superintendent Bob ChappeU said before the board made its decision. “I have no regrets for proposing the budget I did." He also added, “Whether it’s 0 or $494,000 or somewhere in between the response you’re gonna get from me is thank you." Piedmont District Supervisor Eddie Wayland made the motion to approve the $12.1 million budget for the schools. The motion was approved by three of the other supervisors and opposed by Jackson District Supervisor Rem Frazier. A few moments earlier; Frazier made a failed motion to budget $12,006,934 for the schools’ coming fiscal year. That amount would not have required any property-tax increase. But the other supervisors said they felt the figure was too low, and ultimately agreed with Wayland’s suggested amount. This has been the most difficult year we’ve had in the budget process,” Welch said. “We’ve never bad so many people come forward against increasing the budget.” He said the root of the "opposition * came last year from the rise in property assessments coupled with a tax increase that in some cases doubled landowners’ tax burden. Tike everyone else, I was hoping the school budget would come in showing some leniency if nothing else, toward the general public,” Welch said. Tve sat here fix* 10 years and I’ve seen school budgets with 10,12 and an average of 9.3 percent increase,” Welch said. “You’d think the rate would gp up by the inflation rate and it hasn’t done that” He mentioned that the inflating rate for last 10 years has never gone above 4.15 percent, while the average was 3.24 percent. The requested school budget this year called for a 6 percent increase in funding. The warm-up At a work session on May 3 at Sw BUDGET, Pa«aA2 Photo courtesy of Rachel Haydwi Fit for a Queen Hhfte fiem ware rumors tat Ctoeen Bzabeftt might vis* toe fen at UHe Washington as * is one of Governor Kaine’s favorite food haunts, that cktot happen. Bui V* neat best thing dd when Chef Patrick CTConnel and members of his staff ware irwitedto Rfahtnond fast week Id prepare food for a group of around 50 “The reception far tie Queen at tie Governors ktension was attended by a* of tie tivfog former Governors of Wginia as weft as otoer dgnfcaries inducing Senator John Warner. They enjoyed Patricks food and sipped urines from BarbouisyiHe Vineyards,' said marketing manager Rachel Hayden, “t was a once in a Hetime experience^ Wk were titled and honored fa he asked to play a role in this historic oocasionr remarked a defightod Patrick QConneK who dktoT pass up tie chance to prepare an entree of deKcale scrambled eggs wilh asparegusand atone ftaiche served to magical glass egg complete witi - what else - morels. Pictured at tie mansion from left to right ate Nei OHefa Kafte Kopek*. Chef Patrick OCorne*, Logan Grittt and Ftocky Barnette One of die best Brother duels in Bhiegrass music today! The Gibson Bratteis Rappahannock News P a Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) In a benefit conceit at the Rappahannock County H. S. auditorium Saturday May 12 aft 7 pun. Opening bond Chesham Creek, A great new local Old Time/ Conceit to benefit Rappahannock County School Sports Association and Rappahannock County H.S. Band Boosters. Sponsored by the Association for the Arts and the Community Advance tickets $20-available at: Dram 4 Strum in Warrenton, Culpeper Mask in Culpeper; or call RAAC at 540-675-3193. Ticket information an fine at www.raac.org We expect a seQ-ouft so get your -*• - ^ -A---1-» ucuu ctrqn ByRayBoc f M here was a let of glitter, m pomp and circumstance at ft Saturday’s annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant held at tiie Rappahannock County Elementary School. More than 60 contestants competed in ten categories of differing age groups including | V soda! and familial groups. Entrants were judged on charm and poise resulting in ten ners and another twenty ners-npL • - ***•* ^ Before an audience of more than 250 family and friends, the Sperrjrville Volunteer Rescue % Squad produced this annual event as its only major fund-raising event of the year. Over 30 members of the community; ? "Carolyn’s Lire, Lore and Laugh* American Cancer Society Relay far Life (coming up May 19> team, and members of the SVRS Michael Mahoney of Washington acted as raa ceremonies for the event which opened with the youngest participants in the Baby Miss category Each of them categories with the younger children entertained the, audience with their innocence and blooming charm. The highlight of the evening. waa the crowning of Anna Victoria Owens as Miss * * Rappahannock 2007. Anna is 1? years old and a senior at Rappahannock County High - School. She has lived in Rappahannock County all haw » , life. Anna is active in the National Honor Society* Student Association* Leo Club and is carnally the Senior Class Secretary at Rappahannock County Hg^h School. She plans on attending James Madison University in the fell and enjoys horse hack riding* reading and spending time with friends. She received a trophy tiara and sash* a check for $100 waHwawasi Isabella Lynn Knighting and ^r-4-, Briaima Settle and a dinner at the Inn at Little , Washington. *\ m ' Other highlights of the evening included a special pro- * sentation acknowledging and honoring Margaret Anne Dever Wayland who was Miss * Rappahannock 1956. She was involved as teacher and basket* ball coach during a 40-year career in the Rappahannock schools and has since continued e in community service with several organizations including vdhufrteering to assist in producing the Another special guest was Carey Hitt, crowned Mr. Rappahannock 2007 at a high school benefit in March, who appeared in tuxedo and sash to assist on stage with the pro-, The winners each received a trophy, tiara and sash and a prize donated to the SYRS for this event. Prize donations came from restaurants in SperryviRe * and Washington in the County; and Culpeper and Warrenton. , Several gifts were also donated for door prizes and a raffle drawn during the event. Several - local businesses sponsored the ten categories with a cash contribution. The SVRS is very grateful to this group, the volunteers, and all who attended to make tins evening a great success mid continuing n tradition that has n history of more that 50 years. Carrington Grace Waytand First Runner-up: 5. Ella Mackenzie Corbin Second Runner-up: 2. Taryn Bristol Williams RAPPAHANNOCK FRIENDS First Runner-up: 2. Christina A USaaj Second Runner-up: 4. Ashleigh Renee Baldwin A Stacy Lynn Burke IRAPPAHANNOCK TESY TOTI Winner: 3. Carrington. Oace Waytand First Runner-upc L Emily Nichole Rinehart Second Runner-upc 2. Tiffany MachefleFaniaci BOSS RAPPAHANNOCK SISTERS Winner L Amber A Courtney Dodson First Runner-upc 2. Samantha A Amber 1C-19

making cuts '% By Charlie Sptering Rappahannock News Staff Writer A day after the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors voted to lower the school board's requested budget increase, the school board voted Tuesday night to make cuts. Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell said that he met with his Finance Committee to adjust the proposed budget to meet the Board of Supervisors reduction of local funds. The Board of Supervisors approved a motion that reduced the additional amount of local funding from $494,968 to $310,000 for the 2007-08 school year. Dr. Chappell said that although the proposed increase was cut, he was pleased with the amount approved by the Board. “We appreciate the Board of Supervisors’ support for the School Board’s efforts to make our schools ‘second to none.’ Rappahannock’s children deserve the best education we can provide for them." Vice Chairperson of the School board and Piedmont Representative Aline Johnson was pleased with the compromise between the boards. “I thought that the supervisors have done the best that they could do, and we’ve done the best we could do with what they gave us," she said, “We have worked out a plan to make cuts without hurting the students." Wakefield School Board Representative Rosa Crocker was impressed with the amount of people that spoke during the budget process. “The public was very vocal this year," said Crocker after the budget was approved. “It was good to have people engaged in the process." Crocker also noted that the Board was looking forward to the school’s efficiency review by the State proposed for next Call. “We must continue to find ways to be efficient in our operations without sacrificing our quality,” she said. Proposed raise reduced The largest cut within the budget was the proposed 4.5 percent raise for RCPS employees. That raise was reduced to 3.5 percent, a budget decrease of $49,723. The board also approved to increase the starting salary for teachers to $36,383. Chappell noted that the Board’s finance committee will make adjustments to the first few experience steps in salary to keep expenses within the budget limits. Among the reductions made in the proposed budget was the elimination of a proposed physical education (PE) aide which saved $26,200. Chappell said that the school board is looking at options within the current staff to increase the amount of PE sections. $10,000 was saved by asking the new athletic director, Bob Czekaj, to teach two math classes, allowing the administration to streamline the role of a new position. This year’s budget called for a $28,525 in costs to participate in the Mountain Vista Governor’s School. The actual .figures released by the MVGS revised budget found the amount to be about $2,435 less than proposed. The board also voted to hire a part time wing custodian. Currently the job is completed by a contracted service out of Culpeper. The School Board found that they could hire a part time custodian Women foMffiomen OB/< ‘Renee Carisio-‘mtm&»M.'D.,<R mmhr zgg Veteran's‘Drive Suite zio Warrenton, VCA 20186 r (•atIt faaqatr JiospHal) ; “Welcoming * Lorraine Chun, MD!]MeEM f 'That in Spanish and Chinese Wow Offering Our ‘Tatientsz jfD/tfD Ultrasounds <5° Massage therapist Offering % ‘Reflexology 6° ‘Prenatal Massage Office Wours: Monday thru ‘Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. phone: 540-345-72.04 • fa:S4^34972oS Sperryville VFD's Annual CARNIVAL DAYS May 16th - 19th r V jfdjdif Special Rile Nifht USktf If IN Aiuimts ftiftiif: BnSiffirs t Blujrass Mtsic Friiaj Fimai s Panda 7 p.i. Bai Dinars AniiaUa Safirdtf: 6raad Brin Bmriij (mail) if Qiaai Fun! ■Rides! And Food for the Whole Family! Gaines! f Location: RL 211 West at Spenryville Fire House i M instead, for a savings of $3,000.00. Instead of adding a position for a Special Education Aide, a High School aide was transferred to the Elementary school, saving $26,200. A second Reading Specialist Position was cut to 51 percent for an additional staff savings of $25,132. The board also voted to cut a Bus Driver position, allowing a current driver to retire in order to save $15,255. Other transportation cuts included eliminating a proposal for a used Dodge Durango for $8,000:00. No technology cuts were made in the proposed budget. The school board voted in favor of the budget cuts that totaled $184,968, allowing the school budget to fit within the Board of Supervisor’s proposed increase. Czekaj fills Athletic Director position By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer A familiar face has risen in the ranks of the athletic department to serve as the new athletic director for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. Current head basketball coach and math teacher Bob Czekaj was approved for the job by the Rappahannock School Board on Tuesday. Czekaj is also a member of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. (RCSSA) Czekaj’s position will entail additional duties as the school budget tightens up. Czekaj said that he will remain the Varsity High School Basketball coach as well as teach a few math classes. Czekaj said that he is pleased with the role that he will be assuming within the schools. “I definitely wanted the athletic director job but I didn’t want to quit teaching either,” he said. School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell said that Czekaj’s contribution to Rappahannock high School math has yet to be determined. “Mr. Czekaj brings a tremendous amount of energy, knowledge and enthusiasm to his new job," said Chappell, “We are ready for the kind of continuity that Mr. Czekaj can bring to this position.” Czekaj will be the sixth athletic director in seven years for the county’s public schools. Czekqj said that he wants to serve as a “facilitator" to the different athletic teams at the school. “The first thing I want to do is create an open line of communication with the coaches and find out what they need and what we can do for them,” he said. Czekaj added that each coach would be given flexibility to run their athletic season and accomplish their goals for their respective programs. Czekaj admitted that his duties will take a lot of time but did not foresee that being a .problem. “I already spend a lot of my time at the school so it won’t be that different,” said Czekaj. “I might be doing some different things but I think I have already demonstrated that I am committed.” Czekaj will replace current athletic director J.D. Almond who resigned last month. His resignation takes effect June 30. Budget From Page A1 Rappahannock County High School, the supervisors had one final opportunity to ask Chappell and School Board members questions about the proposed budget. Most of the questions related to how teacher salaries in Rappahannock compare with those in surrounding counties and the possibility of reducing the number of school employees in the face of declining enrollment. Chappell predicted an average enrollment of 995 students for next year. Frazier questioned the likelihood of that number, saying he thinks enrollment will be about 20 students lower, based on previous years’ declines. On March 30, the county schools had 991 students enrolled, Chappell said. That is the number that determines the per-student funding from the state. The Virginia Department of Education predicted an enrollment of 1,030 students for Rappahannock next year. But Chappell said he considered that unrealistic and lowered the number to 995, though that number may also end up being higher than actual enrollment. “If I were to make a prediction, it would be lower than 995,* Chappell said. “How much lower? I do not know yet until the numbers come in in the fall.” Frazier said kindergarten classes have averaged 70 students over the past eight years and 88 students will graduate from RCHS this year. He asked, “Do we have any kind of a downsizing plan for this declining enrollment that we would normally have in place if we were seeing less customers?” In the private sector, fewer customers means fewer employees, he said, but the schools have been hiring more employees as enrollment declines. Wayland asked how salaries for experienced teachers compared to those in surrounding counties. The main source of the proposed budget increase was a 4.5percent pay raise far school employees. Chappell said the starting salary for a teacher in the county schools is $34,502 - which is lower than that in the five surrounding counties. But Rappahannock schools’ employees are rewarded for longevity in the county’s school system. Three of the five surrounding counties have higher salaries for teachers with five and 10 years of experience. And two neighboring counties have higher salaries for educators with 15 and 20 years of experience. E-mail the reporter at kallenQ timespapers.com County and Town Meeting and Notices • On Thursday, May 10, the Washington Architectural Review Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. APPLICATIONS: 1) Gary and Michelle Schwartz: Remove old garden shed and replace with new one painted grey to match cottage at 35 Piedmont Ave. 2) Eddie Fletcher for The Inn at Little Washington: Install 5-foot wide painted double gate with arbor, and add painted board fencing between existing fence and building at 411 Main St. 3) Eddie Fletcher for The Inn at Little Washington: Add painted board fencing along front and left side of parking area on the north side of Main St. 4) Eddie Fletcher for The Inn at Little Washington: Add painted wood three-panel shutters to both sides of each of three sets of French doors on the front of The Inn • On Wednesday, May 16, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda: New Business -Zoning Text Amendments: Auto sales, repair and/or service -Turkey Mountain Country Home Condominium Proposal, Sperryville (not an application - for discussion only) -Report on RappFLOW by Bev Hunter Informational -Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission “Living Towns” Conference to be held in Sperryville on May 31 -Building Permit Report Police Briefs Assault A woman on Hinson’s Ford Road called 911 alleging that her boyfriend had hit her with a broomstick during an argument. RCSO Deputy Angela Deavers reported to the scene arresting Rodney Johnson, 57, of Amissville, Va. for simple assault. The incident occurred on April 25 at about 3:54 a.m. Missing money An employee of Rappahannock Cellars called on April 24 to report that they were missing $800 cash. $704 was taken out of a file cabinet and $100 was missing from their tip bowl. The theft occurred sometime on April 23 and the case is under investigation. Propane burglary The owner of a weekend home on Hunters road reported on May 5 that his home was burglarized. The back door had signs of forced entry, 8 single propane tanks, jumper cables, and a grease gun were reported missing. The theft is believed to have taken place between May 1 to May 5 and the case is still under investigation. Intoxicated individuals Deputy Robbie Finch am arrested Rafael James Vittitow, 23, of Chester Gap for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol after he drove his vehicle over the embankment near Sharp Rock Road. The incident occurred on May 6 at about 2:55 a.m. Deputy Robbie Fincham arrested Joseph A Ruffher, 32, of Sperryville, Virginia for being Drunk in Public after he was found walking around near Estes Mill road. . Fender benders Thomas Golden Jr., 52, from Luray, Va. was charged with reckless driving after flipping his 2002 Fold Ranger over an embankment on Highway 211. The accident occurred on April 25, 5:00 p.m. and no injuries were reported. Golden ran off the left side of the road and over corrected while traveling above the speed limit. State Trooper Brandon Johnson handled the scene. Katie Payne, 23, of Woodville Va. struck an embankment after losing control of her 2002 Dodge Neon on Route 626. She was charged with reckless driving by Trooper Christopher Roop. The accident occurred on April 25, at around 8:00 p m; no injuries were reported. Jerry Thomas Jr., 25, of Etlan, Va. was charged for Failure to Drive to the Right of the Road after striking Larry Nicholson, 56, of Reva, Va. The accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. near the Route 707 and 607 intersection on April 27. Thomas was rounding a comer in his 1988 Cadillac and hit Nicholson’s 1992 Chevrolet Pickup. Trooper Don Corbin investigated tire scene. Home and land transfers this week: 77»ese Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's office for the period of April 21, 2007 to May 4, 2007. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Jackson District WJL. Payne and others trs. to Christopher W. Payne, 25.46 acres, $N/A, Tax Map: 31-13. Wakefield District Ralph Glenn Murphy to David M. Mom and Wife, 1.641 acres, $240,000.00, Tax Map: 161H. Ken D. Schwertfeger tr. to 1 Harold O. McCracken and Wife, Lots 2+3, Block 3, Section F, Hat 6, $240,000.00. Tax Map: 1R-1-32. Hampton District Wayne W. Waller and wife to Robert J. Berry and others, 6.795 acres, $285,000.00, Tax Map; 29-29F. Wayne W. Waller and wife to Ruth W. Mann tr. 12.088 acres, $375,000.00, Tax Map: 29-29G. Patricia M. Davis to Patricia M. Davis and others, Deed of Gift, 2.2037 acres, Tax Map: 1930. StonewaD District Frances G. Williams and others to Power Design and Development LLC, 5.4369 acres, $250,000.00, Tax Map; 56-68. Michel Heitstuman to Richard E. Inglis and Wife, 25.1125 acres, $325,000.00, Tax Map: 56-58B. Piedmont District Harold W. Jones and Wife to Rappahannock Acorn L.L.C., 4 plots; 0.6 acres, 38.34 acres, 88.27 acres, 2.704 acres, $N/A, Tax Map: 38-95A. Harold W. Jones and Wife to Rappahannock Cabin L.L.C., 108 acres, $N/A, Tax Map: 3835A. Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes | Mahesh Chander, MD, FACP Internal Medicine Physician Front Royal Internal Medicine Associates, Ltd. 315 West 10th Street • Front Royal VA Dr. Chander completed his residency in internal medkine at the Institute of Postgraduate Medkal Research a Education, Chandigrah. India, and the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medkal Center in Richmond, and a fellowship in nephrology at the Medkal College of Virginia. He is a graduate of the Amritsar Medical College, Punjab University, Amritsar, Wk Dr. Chander is board-certified in internal medkine with a nephrology subspecialty. Call 540-636-6131 to schedule an appointment

By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The six-month zoning struggle between Dr. John McCue and some of his neighbors ended quickly and quietly Monday evening at the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting. McCue’s Mountainside Medicine has been operating with half its normal staff since the doctor was notified in November that his specialexception permit allows him to have no more than three employees. In an attempt to increase staff numbers for the growing medical practice, McCue applied in February to have the agriculturally zoned lot rezoned to commercial. That move was opposed by neighboring property owner Mike Brown Sr. and his attorney David Konick, who listed several reasons why the 2.15-acre lot was unfit for commercial zoning. McCue needed another strategy, and it worked for him Monday when the supervisors unanimously approved a new amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance. The amendment allows professional offices in the General Commercial Overlay District to operate with an unlimited number of employees. The district is located on U.S. 211 between the Farmer’s Cooperative and the American Image Salon. Mountainside Medicine is the only professional office currently located in the district. In contrast to the board’s February meeting, which drew a large crowd that mostly supported McCue’s rezoning request, only two citizens weighed in on the proposed amendment Monday. Konick also spoke briefly. “I think the board ought to think about some of the other implications of what you’re doing because there are some other places in the county where this might apply - and having no limitation at all might not be such a good idea,” Konick said. The two citizens who stood . up were split in their support for the amendment. “I appreciate everything you can do to accommodate [McCue’s] needs and keep him in the county,” said Town of Washington resident Gary Schwartz, who is also chairman of the Town Planning Commission. “We have him here, let’s keep him here.” Sperryville resident and former County Planning Commission Chairman Tom Junk encouraged the board not to pass the amendment. “I think Dr. McCue’s a wonderful person, but what you’re doing is changing the ordinance to fit one person and this ordinance wasn’t designed for that,” Junk said. “I’d be careful about changing the ordinance for one person.” The zoning amendment immediately allows McCue to start operating his practice with more-employees. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Fingerprint analysis further clears Harris *These things are rare, but they do happen.” By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hunt Harris is one step closer to having an arrest for armed robbery wiped from his record. , A fingerprint analysis from the scene of the crime — a Virginia ABC liquor store near Fredericksburg - has come in from a state lab and confirmed that the prints are not Harris’s. The forensic evidence was sent to the lab in December, but the results did not come in until last week. The 54-year-old Castleton resident had no criminal record until he was accused of the heist in November. Harris, who is the executive director of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville, was caught up in the investigation after a clerk at an ABC store in Warrenton saw him and thought he resembled the composite sketch made after the robbery on Oct. 26. The Spotsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office eventually decided in January not to prosecute the case, but the arrest is still on Harris’s record and the pending fingerprint analysis was the final barrier to him seeking an expungement. Spotsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney William F. Neely informed Harris’s attorney Blair Howard on May 1 that the fingerprint analysis was complete, and the prints did not match Harris’s. “It’s just really excellent news,” Howard said. “It’s what I knew all along would be the results, but it’s gratifying td know they’re in.” Howard credited Neely with the decision to use testimony from Harris’s alibi and character witness that led Spotsylvania authorities to choose not to prosecute the case in January. “You’ve got to salute him, too,” Howard said. The situation surrounding the fingerprints was one unusual component of an ordeal that was bizarre from start to finish. After being arrested for the crime in mid-November, Harris spent one night in the Rappahannock County Jail and another night in the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford County. But Harris’s fingerprints were not taken at either location, he said, and he was not notified of the evidence until December, when law-enforcement officials finally recorded his fingerprints. “I thought that was them really groping to see if they had something,” Harris said Tuesday, adding that he felt like authorities in Spotsylvania County were holding on to him because they didn’t have any other suspects. Spotsylvania authorities still do not have any other suspects. Neely said the fingerprints have not been matched to anyone, so the case remains unsolved. He also said he will not oppose Harris’s efforts to file for an expungement. “It’s only fair to clear Mr. Harris’s criminal record,” Neely said. But Spotsylvania County authorities do not plan to issue an apology to Harris, the commonwealth’s attorney said, pointing out that the clerk working at the ABC store when it was robbed identified Harris as the robber. “It just appears that he bears an uncanny resemblance to the perpetrator,” Neely said. “It’s just an honest mistake,” he continued. “These things are rare, but they do happen.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com announce... Vint Hill - Something For The Whole Family Waiwt Grove kaleay openmqitsnew 8,000 square foot fatittyis May atVira til. The Academy c%s M day cMd cam programs, pre-school cumatei, cowed out-doa play areas, security technology and computet lab 540 3476520 Mtgn CiMMity Mek Schnl has established a new music school at Vint HB. Aiegn offers private and group musical mstrucuan, instrumental programs. Ratals and camps. Allegro wU hold a Community Open House on May 17 tom 6-8 PM and May IS hum W AW-1 PM at 6 new baton at 4151 flWs Drive. 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Vint Hill HEnaonacTH Pat White, Uirtftmq and Sales • Shmj Plow, Lranq ■ Richard Rnss, Dwdor Mat IN Icwlc hwhytH iatkwitj • S4W-J47-4H5 • «w«.fiatMH.(M PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE ALLOWING AUTOMOBILE SALES IN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Upon application of a property owner, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, June 4, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, VA to consider the following text amendment to Chapter 170 of the Rappahannock County Code, Zoning (§170-1 et seq ): Amend the zoning matrix in §170-36 E. by placing a “P” in the column for HC, Highway Commercial zoning district, for the use “Auto sales, repair and/or service”. On May 16, 2007 these proposed amendments shad be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission, which shall make a recommendation on the proposed amendments to the Board of Supervisors, and then shall be considered by the Board of Supervisors, which may vote on the amendments on June 4. These amendments have been proposed by Willie and Cathem Smith in accordance with §15.2-2286 A. 7 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, and with §170-134 B. (1) of the Rappahannock Code. Al interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment at the meetings or to submit written remarks for the record to the Zoning Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. \ • Contractor agrees to conditions By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday authorized Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke to issue a consent order to address an ongoing zoning violation by B&S Site Development on Seven Ponds Road in Amissville. The company has been operating a contracting business in the residential area without a special-exception permit. B&S co-owner Mike Brown Jr. applied for the permit last winter, but the request was unanimously denied by the supervisors. Luke will prepare the order that allows B&S’s owners seven days to agree to a set of conditions that seek to address neighbors’ concerns until the company can find another location for its operation. Otherwise, the matter will be dealt with in civil or criminal action, County Administrator John McCarthy said. McCarthy said the order prohibits B&S from the activities that neighbors have complained the most about, including the heavy equipment and lowboy that are on the site and the number of employees visiting the site. “It addresses what we think is the most egregious,” McCarthy said. The measure essentially forces the company’s owners to admit they are in violation, he said. The measure was agreed upon during a closed session after the board’s afternoon meeting Monday. During the public session of the meeting, attorney Michael Brown described the many efforts by B&S’s owners to find another suitable location for their operation and to decrease the intensity of the activity on the site. But a few neighbors at the meeting stood their ground and voiced their continued frustration with the company’s operation in the residential area. “We hear they’re not gonna do this, they’re not gonna do that, but we still see it happening,” said Jan Zindel. “And our biggest problem is - and our biggest worry is - will this continue? “I don’t have a problem with B&S’s business,” she said. “It just doesn’t belong on our road. “It’s been 18 months or 19 months that we’ve had to deal with this noise and this traffic,” Zindel continued. “We’re tired of being told, ‘Give us more time.’“ If they can’t find a place to buy, they should find a place to rent, she said. “It’s in the wrong place and there is just no way to make it fit in,” Paul Erlenbom said. “Perhaps the owners of B&S have not been given fenough incentive at this point to encourage compliance.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Places of Refuge ■ . -... ■: • . 1 . i New Paintings by Virginia Artist Jeannine Regan May 12 - June 3 Afternoon Reception Saturday, May 12, 2-5pm 307 MAIN STREET • WASHINGTON, VA Open Daily 10am-6pm 540.675.1411 www.rhballard.com FESTIVAL OF S P RIN G EVENT SCHEDULE 9:30am~4:30pm Crafts & Food 11:00am Maypole Dance 11:00am~6:30pm . 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Editorial & Opinion -ftappafjattnocfe JSetotfEstablished 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-mati: asnermanetimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, MAY 10,2007 Our View All the best Bob It was announced on Tuesday that Bob Czekaj will become the new athletic director. There's probably not a more able person to tackle this job but it isn't going to be easy. Czekaj has also been asked to leach a couple of math classes, continue coaching the varsity boys basketball team plus take on the responsibilities of athletic director. Czekaj is no stranger at the school and this position may just solidify his already active role in the sports program. He's also a member of the sports boosters association. For Czekaj, this will combine lots of roles - all fostering his commitment and advocacy for Rappahannock County Public Schools and their oft criticized sports program. During the past years, there have been many athletic directors and they have all left for a variety of reasons. But the point is, they have left and when they leave it's just another hole to fill with lost continuity. Superintendent of Schools Dr . Robert Chappell is hopeful that this scenario will change now with Czekaj stepping in to take the lead. Something has to change in order for the sports program to get the boost that it so dearly deserves and needs. Czekaj is coming in after several applicants were interviewed for this position. He's ready and he's excited. He will also need a lot of support as he attempts to juggle lots of roles. With a tightened budget and some at last week's public hearing arguing that an athletic director isn't even needed, Czekaj will now face the challenge of combining all of his loves - teaching, coaching, parenting, and now administering - on a very full plate. Congratulations Bob and we extend you the very best. Hopefully your leadership and stamina will be the start of something new. Malik found guilty Please check out our web site for the story on Marcus Malik. It will be in our print version next week. www.rappnews.com There's an easier way to find us online now. Click on to www.rappnews.com. It should provide a quick click to view the Rappahannock News on the Internet. As our Web site — as well as all the Web sites in the Times Community chain — prepare for a new look in the coming months. ; Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman@timespapers.com). M. - T- m.. _____ Remember when I—^* Tmi Photo courtesy of Kaye Johnston Reams While Jamestown celebrates its 400th anniversary in grand style, Rappahannock County remembered their birthday 50 years ago. This picture was taken in 1957 on the front porch of Cox’s Tavern in Washington, Va. during the celebration of Jamestown’s 350th anniversary. Those in the picture are: Top row, Left to right: Anne Davis, Sarah Frizzell, Dana Snead, Kaye Johnston and Dottie Davis. Bottom row, left to right: Susan Davis (I think) and John Lee Taylor. Thanks go to Kaye Johnston Reams for sending in this photo and if she isn’t correct about Susan Davis, perhaps one of our readers will let us know. Letters Pay for the privilege I was glad to learn that teachers in Rappahannock County have received a pay raise nearly every year for the past 15 years. The fact that inflation occurs every year makes me feel that salaries should increase as well. If the proposed 4.5 percent raise goes into effect, an employee earning $40,000 a year would receive an additional $34 a week before taxes. So, after taxes, these workers should take home approximately $27 a week. That will not even cover the increase in the cost of gas. If the citizens of Rappahannock County want to lower their taxes, then we need to embrace the idea that our county must expand like Culpeper and Fauquier. If we had big business and laj-ger subdivisions in Rappahannock, we would also have more tax revenue coming in. If, however, we continue to limit the growth in our county, we have to be willing to pay more in taxesit’s that simple. Personally, I would prefer to keep our county as it is. Do I look forward to paying more in taxes? No. Do I understand that if I want Rappahannock to remain a rural county that my taxes will go up? Yes. The bottom line is this: if you are not happy with living in a rural setting and paying a little more for the privilege, then move to a larger county where the tax burden is shared by commercial development and more citizens. Debi Carroll Viewtown Yes! No! Wait! By Miranda Hope Special to the Rappahannock News A student came into my office last week. This is a young woman who was accepted to two of her top choice schools. She’s done with the SATs and its maddening little bubbles. Never again will she have to describe herself in 300 words. Gone are the days of touring campuses, scheduling interviews, and filling out applications while applying for schol- . arships and maintaining her GPA and working on the weekends and picking out a prom dress. She climbed the College Application Mountain and what was waiting for her there, at the top? Does she now say, “Ahhhhh! It was all worth it!” No, she says, “Every time I think about college, I feel sick.” And, this is a girl who got in. This is a tough time for seniors. This is a tough time for their parents. The best case scenario is that the child got in to his first choice school. Now, all he or she has to worry about •is paying for it and getting there. The next best scenario is that the child got in somewhere and isn’t too devastated about it. Then, there are other scenarios: rujjeciea Being rejected from a college hurts. This may be the first time that a student has stuck her neck out into the world, to ask if she is good enough. And the world said a big, resounding “No!” Actually, that world is just a college and the college said, “We had a record number of applicants and you didn’t do anything wrong, we just don’t have enough space.” Translation: No. Wait list Being wait listed from a college hurts. The wait list has all the feeling of “No” combined with uncertainty and confusion. It’s like ripping the Band-Aid off slowly, over the course of a month or so. One student who was wait listed tried everything: visiting the school, talking with admissions representatives, updating her application with recent achievements, calling, writing. Waiting. You should have seen the glee on l her face when she came in last week to tell me (insert dramatic pause) that she still hadn’t heard anything, but she had decided to go to the school that accepted her. She wasn’t putting up with the waiting any more. She was going to rip that Band-Aid off and get on with her life. Accepted, But Not Enough Money. This hurts, too. The awful emotion that accompanies this situation is a kind of confusion, mixed with disappointment and the bitterness of having been lied to. Colleges say that they don’t want money to prevent a child from enrolling. But that Federal Financial Aid form (the FAFSA) can chum out some strange numbers. One student did everything right. He got great grades in tough classes, knocked the SAT out of the park, filled out those applications, got into his first choice school, and then .... nothing. lhe rug was pulled out from under him when he spoke to the financial aid officer and there was nothing that anyone could do about it. We have dozens of kids in each category, many in more than one, some in all three. All categories can feel devastating. Hearing “no” and “wait” from colleges can send a kid into a self- worth-questioning funk. He feels like a loser She feels like a fool. She wishes that she had never spent five hours and $50 applying to that stupid school. Everyone else seems to have gotten in somewhere, and he was rejected from six schools, or, she was rejected from her safety school, or he is filled with regret that he didn’t i study harder for that Histoiy test two years ago. All I can say is that the process stinks. I sat in on three hours of an admissions process at a competitive Virginia public school and watched while kids with 4.0 averages were wait listed, and valedictorians, who drove 3 hours every day to attend a high school with the toughest academic offerings, were rejected. I’ve seen students work every angle of the financial aid system and still fall thousands of dollars short. It is not fair. I wish that there was another way, but, there isn’t, and not applying at all is not an option. Consolation Though it is small consolation, I want to offer some ways of thinking about all of this: First, a college is not rejecting you. It is rejecting that C you got, or that essay you wrote, or that phrase on that recommendation that didn’t sit well with them. It is within your rights to call the school and ask, politely, for an explanation and for advice on how to transfer in next year. But keep in mind: the college cannot reject you. The college has never met you. Second, “no” might not mean “no.” It might mean “not yet.” If you still want to go to a school in six months, apply again. Show that school good grades in hard classes at the college level and they might let you in next year. Oftentimes, it is easier to get in as a transfer student. Third, the stories of valedictorians being rejected - that only happens at a handful of schools in the nation. Lucky for us, in this country, in this state, there are many affordable colleges that accept more than 50% of the applicants who apply. Fourth, at the risk of sounding smarmy, rejection is a part of life. When someone has said no to me, I find that I wake up a little, work a little harder, get a clearer idea of what it actually takes to get what I want, and realign my life to that new goal. Fifth, if you received a thin envelope from your top choices, know that you are in good company. As I said, lots of people ■ are wait listed or rejected. Some are reeling from it, some v have shrugged it off and moved on, and most are somewhere in between. The good news is that most people found that once they started at a school, they loved where they ended up and wouldn’t change schools for anything. I spoke with all of last year’s seniors, and all but one thanked their lucky stars that they ended up where they were. The one that hated his school, transferred. Sixth, parents, please try not to let your disappointment add to your child’s woes. It may be time to think up and accept a Plan B. It helps to celebrate the schools that had the good sense to accept your child. Community College is a great option for many families, and a way to get the general education classes out of the way at a fraction of the price. Lastly, and most importantly, there is no correlation between where someone went to college and his or her success in life. Success in life is determined by other factors — character, work-ethic, sense of humor - things that no one applies for, things that no committee can accept or wait list or reject. lo end on a humorous note, here is an excerpt of a letter printed in “The New York Times,” by a student who received a number of rejections. I think that his attitude can be a model for us all: Dear Admissions Committee: Having reviewed the many rejection letters I have received in the last few weeks, it is with great regret that I must inform you I am unable to accept your rejection at this time. This year, after applying to a great many colleges and universities, I received an especially fine crop of rejection letters. Unfortunately, the number of rejections that I can accept is limited ... I appreciate your having enough interest in me to reject my application ... SEE YOU IN THE FALL! Sincerely, Paul Devlin Applicant at Large Miranda Hope runs the Next Step College and Career Access Program at Rappahannock County High School. She was wait listed at the graduate school that she ultimately attended ten years ago She can be reached at 540-987-8335. A

HEADWATERS Fostering educational excellence in Rappahannock County By Amy Silver O’Leary Special to the Rappahannock News There’s a season for everything, and this is the season when high school seniors—as well as most of the staff and volunteers at Headwaters—are focused on college plans and college financing. This month’s column will be devoted to the exciting news about Next Step scholarships. Next Step considers scholarship applications The Board of Directors of Next Step had the great pleasure on Saturday, May 5, of considering scholarship applications submitted by local students who will be attending college in the fall. Next Step, the Rappahannock County College and Career Access Program, is a partnership between Headwaters and the Rappahannock County Public Schools. It was established in 2005 to make sure all students have the resources they need to create and carry out the college, vocational, or career plan that’s right for them. For many families, there is a significant gap between how much a student will need to attend college and the financial package they can assemble through savings, aid from the college, student loans, and how much the student can earn by working. Often, even though colleges have differing tuition costs, the gap does not change from one college to another. This is because all the colleges rely on the government’s estimate of the family’s ability to pay, an estimate that is often viewed as unrealistic by professionals in the field. Through the Next Step Program, Headwaters seeks to help close the gap so that no local student who works hard and excels is prevented from attending college or trade school by their family’s financial situation. Due to the generosity of the local community, three new scholarship funds have recently been established. Applicants for these scholarship funds are chosen by a committee of the Next Step Board. In the double-blind selection process, all identifying information is removed from students’ applications, so that decisions are made solely based on financial information, academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and essays. (Of course, if a family member is applying for scholarships, the Board member will not participate in the selection process.) At Saturday’s meeting, Board members were repeatedly amazed and moved by the students’ essays and by how hard they had worked to succeed, to help their families and contribute to their community, and to earn money for college. Some had taken file SAT test four or fives times to increase their scores. Some had worked two jobs while taking challenging course loads and volunteering in the community. The decisions were difficult, and the members were grateful to have “deeper pockets” this year, allowing them to address as many critical needs as possible. Over $18,000 was allocated to 15 applicants, all of whom will be attending college in the fall. Two of the applicants were graduates of the RCHS class of 2006, seeking support for their sophomore year. The recipients, as well as the recipients of many other local scholarships, will be announced at a Scholarship Awards Assembly at Rappahannock County High School on May 18, to be attended by all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders and the scholarship donors themselves. The Board conserved a sum of money so that students could reapply for “last-dollar” funds in August, should a gap still exist once their total financial picture is more complete. Next StepAdministered Scholarships for 2007 The three scholarships considered on Saturday included the Dream Fund, the RPM Scholarship, and the Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship. Together, they represent almost $25,000 in new scholarship support available to local youth. They complement the existing local scholarships, many of which have been helping local youth attend college for years. In all, the amount of local scholarship money available to RCHS graduates has more than tripled since Next Step started. The RPM Scholarship, new Sheriff’s office enrolls in ‘A Child is Missing9 By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer When a juvenile male disappeared from school last month, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office had a new means of communicating information to the general public. The RCSO is now participating in the “A Child is Missing” alert program, a non-profit organization that is designed to help law enforcement search for missing children, missing elderly, and missing disabled persons. According to Major Christopher Williams the RCSO can use the system anytime a child is threatened or a person is missing. “Each time we get a call concerning a missing person, our first call will be to this program,” he said. RCSO deputies are trained to provide the Florida based organization with information concerning the missing person. The alert system projects a call map for a given area from its database and sends a customized recorded message with a description and last known location of the missing person. The message will include a telephone number for the RCSO and encourage people to call if they have any information. The program’s database only has land line phone numbers that are listed in the phone book. M^jor Williams said that he has been encouraging all cit izens who want to be notified by the alert system to enroll their unlisted number or their cell phone number in the programs database. The numbers are not released to any other source. After the alert goes out, the ACIM staff continues to work with law enforcement officials until the missing person has been found. After recovery, the RCSO will call ACIM to stop the search and halt calls from the alert system. As of March 29, the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with 211 safe recoveries. “It’s just another tool in the tool box," said Williams. “We hope to use this program to increase communications with the citizens in the county in times of crisis.” lb register your unpublished home or cell phone number, visit www. achil dismissing, org. L Aging ^ Together i\rver ( loan Your (iiiIUm's \^;iin The First, The Best, The #1 Gutter Protection System in the World. f/ No more dangerous ladders ✓ Ends cleaning chore forever %/ Lets rain water in, keeps leaves and4 debris out Join the Millions r Division ol Gregory’s Inc. SPRING SPECIAL Gutter Helmet 20% Off (minimum 100 ft.) Expires 5/31/07 •Not Valid with any cthtr oferv "Good M first presentation only: Clou A Lie - VA #2701006389A WVA*#000~54 for 2007, was established anonymously in memory of someone who thought education was extremely important for everyone. Having struggled to pay his own way through university, he wanted others to have an easier time of getting an education. As with all the new funds, the RPM awards give preference to those with the greatest financial need who are the first in their families to attend college, and are renewable for up to three subsequent years of undergraduate study (provided the student maintains good academic standing). The Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship Fund, now in its second year, honors the late Elizabeth Proctor Biggs, a schoolteacher for thirty years who strongly believed that each person was a unique individual, that every one and every thing had some good in them, and that goodness could be uncovered, nurtured, and put to use to pass on to others. She understood and nurtured a special bond between herself and children that enriched both child and adult. The Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship is for students who have participated in the Starfish Mentoring Program or experi enceu anomer menionng relationship where the connection between the young person and the adult contributed to the lives of both and served the community in a way exemplified by Elizabeth Biggs’ relationships with young people. Finally, the Dream Fund was established by the Next Step Board to help RCHS graduates attain their dreams of higher education. Because Headwaters is committed to supporting these students in completing college, which can mean financial support beyond the freshman year, the challenge is to raise enough money to address the needs of each year’s graduates as well as graduates of up to three previous years. Dream Awards are funded by contributions of any amount made to the Dream Fund by individuals, foundations, and organizations. 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Shop expects little impact from new gun measure By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer In the wake of the April 16 tragedy at Virginia Tech, Gov. Tim Kaine acted quickly to close a loophole that allowed shooter Seung Hui Cho to obtain the firearms he used to kill 32 people and himself at the Blacksburg campus. The measure is commendable, but it is unlikely to have a major impact on licensed gun sellers, said Ken Carter, owner of Trading • Post Guns near the Town of Washington. Kaine issued an executive order on April 30 that instructs state agencies to begin including the napses of persons found dangerous and ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment in the database accessed before the sale of firearms by licensed gun dealers. The order clarifies that there will be no distinction in reporting based on whether an individual is ordered to undergo inpatient or outpatient treatment. Cho legally bought his Glock 19 and Walther .22-caliber firearms, even though a court had declared the 23-year-old to be a danger to himself and others. According to federal law, Cho should not have been able to purchase the guns. But because he had been ordered to seek outpatient treatment, and was not involuntary committed to a hospital, Cho’s name was not entered into the state’s database. It was a loophole that most firearms sellers, including Carter, knew about. “That’s the way it should be,” he said in support of Kaine’s action. “I retain the right to turn down a sale at any time, and I have turned down people that I’m not comfortable with.” Carter said he does not expect the change to have a big effect on business, because it does not apply to a large number of people. In the 13 years he has operated Trading Post, he said he has had to turn down one sale because the potential buyer had a history of jnental illness. “But any one will help,” he added. “One loose cannon did what he did” at Virginia Tech. The vast majority of licensed gun sellers follow the law, Carter said, but some people “seem normal that are not.” The firearms dealer in Roanoke, where Cho purchased the dock, described the sale as a routine transaction to a clean-cut college kid. Specifically, Kaine is directing the Those reporting Twenty-two states submit mental health information to the federal database accessed before firearms sales by licensed gun dealers. They are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. Source: The Office of Gov. Tim Kaine Virginia State Police to request copies of orders both for involuntary inpatient and involuntary outpatient care from district courts. The governor is instructing State Police that the form by which they request such data to explicitly reflect the addition of outpatient care. Finally, Kaine is instructing State Police to include this information in the Central Criminal Records Exchange, the database checked prior to firearms sales, and to share the information with federal law enforcement agencies. lhe executive order also directs the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to revise the form by which it petitions for involuntary care to reflect that both inpatient and outpatient involuntary care are to be reported to the Central Criminal Records Exchange. The measure does not affect persons that voluntarily submit themselves to a mental health facility. Carter noted that Virginia already has relatively strict firearm laws compared to other states, and said more stringent regulations may just direct unstable people to buy guns in other states, rather than the Commonwealth. Currently, there are 22 states, including Virginia, that submit any mental health information to the federal database. Some 80,500 of the 165,800 reports submitted nationally on mentally ill people have been submitted by Virginia, according to State Police. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com [ FREE GUTTER CLEANING i • i i with purchase of Waterfall Gutter Guard System CALL FRED NOW. He's the Doctor of Roofing and can help your house reman your Home. Fred can perform a safety inspection on your roof and extenor portions of your home to make sure nothing from the outside is getting in, including rain, wind, heat and critters! Cal Red today for al your roofing and exterior repairs. 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Unseasonable warm days in March brought blooms that put the county’s orchards and vineyards in peril when temperatures dropped for several days around Easier. Kenner Love, of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in the Town of Washington, said peaches and apples were already starting to blossom when the freeze came through. “We’ve noticed some damage. but we don’t know how much damage,” he said. “It’s kind of a wait-and-see game right now.” Gustavo Diaz of Sunnyside Farm said peaches at the organic form near Washington were in bloom when the freeze hit, and the crop is probably ruined. The orchard’s cherries are damaged as well, he said. But Sunnyside’s apples were not yet in bloom, so that crop escaped unscathed, he said. Roy Alther, owner of Roy’s Orchard near Sperryville, said he has seen damage to the many varieties of fruit he grows. But certain varieties of peaches and apples are most likely to suffer, he said. Alther said the amount of damage will become more clear after the “June drop,” when farmers are able to see whether fruit has actually been pollinated and will set. Cold temperatures can also affect pollination, because insects don’t fly in the cold, Love said. Dr. Keith Yoder of the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Winchester warned against early predictions about freeze damage. He said some farmers in central and southern Virginia initially thought their crops had been destroyed, but now they are finding the damage was much less dire than what was forecast. Yoder also pointed out that a peach tree has 10 times the number of blooms needed for a crop and that apples can have secondary blooms after the primary buds die. So some freeze damage does not necessarily mean a crop will be destroyed. The county’s vineyards should be mostly safe, because the grapes in Rappahannock were not far enough along at the time of the below-freezing temperatures. “It’s had varying effects in Rappahannock,” said John Delmare, proprietor of Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly. “We’ve lost about 10 to 15 percent of our chardonnay crop, maybe 5 to 10 percent of red varieties.” Delmare said he can estimate damage based on how many primary buds on the vine were affected by the cold. But after the first bud dies, he said, the vine grows second and third buds that can also be fruitful some 25 to 50 percent of the time. So those 10 percent losses could end up being only 5 percent losses if secondary buds are successful. Delmare said grapes at vineyards south of Charlottesville were farther along and therefore more affected by the freeze than those in Rappahannock. “The farther south you go the worse it gets,” he said. That is a bit of a doubleedged sword for Rappahannock wineries, Delmare said. “The industry here in the state is not so regionally isolated,” he explained. “Most of our fruit comes from the county here, but we also get fruit from other parts of the state.” As Love said, growers and buyers will just have to “wait and see.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Virginia vint ers pour wine in London By Walker Elliott Rowe Special to the Rappahannock News While the Queen of England was in Virginia to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the British settlement at Jamestown, a group of Virginia wine makers flew off to London to pour Virginia wines to members of the international press and noted European wine critics. Hoping to grab media attention and prod Washington D.C. sommeliers into recognizing the fine quality of Virginia wines, a competition was held at White Hall Vineyards where the winning Virginia New World wines were packed off to the Old World Capital of European wine opinion: London, England. A press release from Virginia Wine Experience in London reads, “All feedback received on Virginia wines was positive, but many were particularly impressed with the consistency of wine quality, the wines’ balance and dean fruit flavors, the restrained nature exhibited by moderate alcohol levels below 14 percent, which is unusual for New World wine, and both the diversity of and unconventional range of grape varieties such as the varietal petit verdot and the native norton grape.” “As a result of this tasting, Virginia has clearly been established as a quality wine region in the minds of leading opinion shapers in the U.K. wine trade,” said Richard Leahy, executive director of the Virginia Wine Experience in London. “We made a distinct impression when it came to how leading British wine authorities saw Virginia wines stylistically. Virginia is both geographically and stylistically between Europe and the West Coast, and the tasters in London really understood that. Traditionally, the British think of American wines in the context of the West Coast, with higher alcohol and lower acid levels than we typically get in Virginia, so our wines are seen as a refreshing change.” Several world famous wine critics were onhand to sample Virginia wines including Steve Spurrier and Hugh Johnson. Spurrier is best known as the wine critic who organized the famous Califomia-versus-France wine competition that launched California wines to world renown when the Americans soundly beat the Europeans 30 years ago. Hugh Johnson is best known for his frequent wine encyclopedias. Other critics on hand included writers from Decanter magazine. Steve Spurrier characterized the Virginia wine tasting as, “An eye-opener for chardonnay and particularly viognier, lovely meritage blends.” Hugh Johnson was so enamored with the 2005 petit verdot from Veritas Vineyards that he took home a bottle. Carol Whitehead of Marstone Wine Consulting said, “Sparklers very promising, loved the petit verdot examples. Some fine chardonnays and white blends, good cabernet francs too.” Christos Ioannou of Criterion Wine Ltd. Said, “Really liked the quality of whites; elegant, subtle, fragrant, intelligent use of oak. Also liked the cabernet francs.” Greville Hawanth of Wine on the Web summed it all up saying, “Surprisingly impressive!” Chris Pearmund of Fearmund Cellars said that every one of the 100 or so people he spoke with was impressed with the quality and consistency of the Virginia wines. Echoing the refrain that viognier is without a doubt Virginias white wine Chris says, “They thought that the viognier has the best chance of being accepted as a varietal. As a, varietal across the border the viognier got the most respect, most interest.” He noted as well that the British liked the Virginia petit verdot, chardonnay, and the Bordeaux style blends and to a lesser extent the cabernet franc. Asked why the Virginia wine makers decided to hold this event in London Chris said, “To justify that our wines in Virginia are of international quality. The potential of exporting to the U.K. To show that we have regional identity as a wine state. If we have that written about us in Decanter magazine I think we would be better accepted in Virginia and the [other] United States and D.C. as a better wine.” He characterized the tasting as, “A marketing thing to sell more wine.” Richard Leahy will be on hand to talk about this event at Rappahannock Cellars on Thursday June 7 at 7:00 p.m. at a political fund raiser for Senator Obenshain and Delegate Gilbert sponsored by the Virginia wineries. RSVP if you are interested in attending. 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afctSSitoafrk. DARE grad Rappahannock News Staff Photo /Charlie Spiering Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jeff Brown tends a DAR.E. diploma to a program graduate. The ceremony was held on April 27 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. This is the county's 18th year presenting the DAR.E. program. Rappahannock County Sheriff terry officials and to stay away from drugs. “We’re not here to make trouble for you, we are here to help you," he said. Nicholas Hippie, Shelby Thornhill, Ben Estes and Shelby Burnett were chosen by their classmates for the top four essays and a panel of judges chose Keelee Armor, Cassie Meredith, Kaitlin Jenkins and Mimi White for the top four poster winners. Diplomas and exclusive Rappahannock County DAR.E Tshirts, were made available to the students thanks to financial assistance from the Rappahannock County Lion's Clifo. Afterwards, a power point presentation was given to the students, showing them the harmful effects of drugs. . ..ram ir mi. HffitWfflfceM—I£3 __ Photo by Jenny Kapsa Ready-set-grow The fourltrst-grade classes at Rappahannock County Elementary School were recently treated to a Ready, Set, Grow program presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers, Jack and Sally Price. This program is offered in conjunction with 4-H and is presented nationwide where there are volunteers available. About 70 children enjoyed a slide program. The students were then divided into two groups for a hands-on show and teH program about seeds and a planting session. Each student was able to participate in each program. They were fascinated with using a magnifying glass to examine all kinds of seeds and enjoyed comparing them to a coconut which is the largest seed. The students will nurture the seeds they planted in cups right there in the classroom window. When asked what was happening when a person blows on a dandelion puff, the students explained that the person was making a wish! The Master Gardeners thought that seeds were being dispersed! Sally has been a Master Gardener for seven years, and Jack for two years. To remain active VCE Master Gardners, volunteers must donate 20 hours each year to community teaching activities. Also, eight hours of recertification training must be completed. Pictured from left to right are: Jade Dennis, Mazie Clark, Tatyana Yates, Amber Smoot, Virginia Wyatt, Cydney Chambers, Jack Price - Master Gardener, Cyrus Heggan, Rayan Atkins, Alice Maley, Mikayta Johnson, and Colby Frye Wakefield Sports Briefs Varsity Girl’s Soccer Wakefield’s varsity girls’ soccer team slipped by RMA 3-1 for the second time this season and defeated Rappahannock County High School 8-2 earlier in the season. Taylor Hammelman and Katherine Russo accounted for the goals against the Yellow Jackets while Elida Opitz and Chan tel Plaul combined for five scores in the win over the Panthers. On April 26, WCDS defeated Quantico High School 9-1, and added a 7-2 win against Mt. Carmel Tuesday. Last Friday WCDS followed that win with a 5-2 victory over the Front Royal Flames. Katherine Russo scored 11 goals during the three game winning streak which lifted the Owls to 5-4 in the Delaney Athletic Conference.. Monday, the girls defeated Quantico 8-2 finishing 6-4 in the DAC Conference and 11-5 overall. • Varsity Tennis The varsity boys’ tennis team won their first match of the year with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Massanutten Military Academy on April 10. The score tied at 3-3 heading into the finals double match. Ben LeBeau and Peter Kim trailed 5-0, but regrouped to squeeze out an 8-6 victory in the deciding match. Recently the varsity boys’ tennis team played the top two teams in the conference on consecutive dates losing to Wakefield School and Highland. Tuesday, the Owls regrouped to easily defeat Emmanuel Christian 6-1. It was the second win of the season for WCDS, the most in the four year existence of competitive tennis. Middle School Soccer Our middle school soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Riverfront School but squeaked by Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy 2-1 the following day. WCDS also played to a 1-1 tie with Rappahannock County. Last week the team middle school soccer fell 6-0, to the Front Royal Flames. School News From Around the County Wakefield Country Day School Students raise $1,000 for cancer research Ms. Lindsey Zanchettin, the 7th and 8th grade English teacher, expressed her appreciation and admiration for the seventh and eight grade students who raised over $1000 to support breast cancer research, a cause she supported by participating in a 40 mile walk this past weekend. May Day celebrated The school observed May Day with a celebration on the school grounds. Students from preschool through grade six made a circle around the flag pole, and grade six students shared a history of May Day (beginning in ancient times) and some spring poems. The preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten sang a May Day song, followed by another song by grades one through three. Next, selected fourth and fifth grade students performed a dance around the May Pole (a.k.a. flag pole) entwining streamers, while grade six provided musical accompaniment. The sun shone down and the breeze whirled the streamers as grade six students delivered flower leis to each student and teacher in the circle. Following the activities, volunteers from grades one through four delivered flower baskets to the school’s neighbors, re-enacting , an old British May Day tradition. Grades five and six will deliver cards and read poetry at the Lynn Care Center to continue the May Day celebration next week. National Mythology and Greek Exam Results The results for the 2007 National Mythology and National Greek foams are in, and Wakefield Country Day School students have garnered ten awards. Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals were awarded according to the percentage of correct answers on the National Mythology Exam. Rachel P&ulisch; Silver Medal, Marc Cugnon; Silver Medal, Bret Heddleston; Silver Medal, Rachel Dumez; Bronze Medal, Kaitlin Burgess; Bronze Medal, Christine Pankow; Bronze Medal, Patrick Silva; Bronze Medal Patrick Dale, Sebastian Langenberg, and Sawaan Mehta set a precedent this year by winning awards for their high scores on the National Greek exam, a first for the school. New officers announced Hie results of the student government election were announced: Marguerite Beattie and Joy Heddleston will serve as the school’s President and Vice President next year. Chappell’s Comer 2007 RCHS students College/Technical School Acceptances Next Step Director Miranda Hope received permission from RCHS seniors to release the following college/technical school acceptances for RCHS in 2007. Congratulations Seniors! MA6224838 $339,000 Etlan Area Madison • Brick Home on 6+ acres • Hardwood floors • 2 Fireplaces • 1260+/- squafe feet • Full Basement • 2 Tax Parcels • Mountain Views! 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Shenandoah County quickly responded but that was followed by scoring from James Silva taking the score to 3-5. James and Patrick Silva are twin brothers from Washington, Va. Now, both eighth graders at Wakefield they formerly played lacrosse for Highland School in Warrenton. The twins dominated the match, trusting each other to sling the small rubber ball between them for winning scores. Many of the younger members of the team were able to get in some good plays exhibiting their new found skills. Coach Charles Cowherd, a former lacrosse player and a current fan, demonstrated, the enthusiasm to send Wakefield Middle Schoolers on to work harder as the game progressed but Shenandoah County scored again as the second period ended with a score of 3-6. James Silva opened up the 3rd period with a goal, which sent Wakefield up to 4-6. Patrick answered his brother’s New state-of-the art equipment allows most routine diagnostic imaging tests to be performed in minutes. 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While Patrick was out a Wakefield score tied up the game again, this time at 9-9. Toward the end of the game, Wakefield fought hard, as the Silvas refused to tire scoring an additional three points. Ryan Ochoa exhibited a strong run in the 4th period. “It was a good year for a young team," said Cowherd, who noted that the Silva brothers provided the essential skills that allowed the team to finish the season 2-2. Previously in the season, the budding team lost 13-6 against Highland School in Warrenton and lost 8-6 to Frederick Academy. Wakefield’s other win came from a game with St. Luke’s Academy from Culpeper, in which they scored 8-2. Athletic Director Mike Kenney noted that the school will try to have a junior varsity team this fall, and continue lacrosse as a viable sport for Wakefield. “It’s been a good year and its been a fun sport to be involved in,” he said. He’s done it again! Flournoy wins two National Wrestling Championships On April 10, Greg Flournoy won the 2007 War at the South Jersey Shore National Folk style Wrestling Championship in the 90 pound weight bracket. The tournament was held at Wildwood, N. J. Greg won the championship match 2-0. Greg’s opponent in this match had beaten Greg the prior weekend in the championship match of the Mid Atlantic Wrestling Association (MAWA) Regionals Tournament in Salisburg, MD. On April 29, Greg won the 2007 MAWA Eastern Nationals Championship in Salisburg, MD. Greg’s first opponent had beaten Greg last year and had gone on to win Nationals. Greg won this match 6-2. The second match pitted Greg against a young man who had also beaten Greg last year. Greg won this tough match 2-0. The third match was against a wrestler who has won several National tournaments. Greg won this Photo by Bob Flournoy match in the last 20 seconds 32. The championship match pitted Greg against the same wrestler whom he had beaten at War of the Shore, but had lost to at Regionals MAWA. Greg won this championship match 4-2. This was the most prestigious tournament Greg has ever won. Greg is an 8th grader at Rappahannock County High School. PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Election of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors Notice of Filing Nominating Petitions, Declaration of Candidacy & A Certificate of Candidate Qualification An election of Directors for the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will be held in the general election on November 6, 2007. The District encompasses the Counties of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock, including any incorporated towns therein. Candidates for elected directors must reside within the boundary of the county (includes incorporated town(s) within the county) which such candidates shall represent upon election. 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Panthers softball nearly perfect in district By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County’s softball squad is having a great season in the Bull Run District with a nearly unblemished record. The Panthers ended a seven-game win streak Tuesday with their first district loss of the season at Clarke County by a score of 5-4. But Rappahannock (11-5 overall, 7-1 district) has been brilliant in all its other Bull Run games. The team has two more district games before the Bull Run tournament begins May 18. “The girls are playing as team,” said coach Richie Burke. “We have a small squad of only nine girls who are very focused and want to win, so we should do very well.” Rappahannock 9, Manassas Park 0 The Panthers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and held on to dominate district rival Manassas Park on Monday at home. Rappahannock batters wracked up seven hits, with Morgan Stephens going 2 for 4 with a single, a double and three RBIs to lead the way. Crystal Heflin was was 2 for 3. Rebecca Tupper pitched five innings, struck out eight batters, walked three and SHUTOUT: Rappahannock County pitcher Crystal Heflin pitched a completegame shutout in the Panthers’ 1-0 victory over Madison County on April 27. Photo by Ann Spieker allowed three hits. Heflin pitched the final two innings, struck out four, walked one and allowed no hits. Rappahannock 2, Manassas Park 1 Rappahannock traveled to Manassas Park to face the Cougars on Friday. The Panthers only had two hits for the game, but that was enough as the squad’s pitching and defense held Manassas Park to only one hit. See SOFTBALL, Page A15 Do you have room for me? FOR FULL DETAILS. CALL OR VISIT: Children’s Services of Virginia when you call or auend onthfv Keinr' Do yon have room in your home and in your heart for a foster child? Children security. If you think you could provide that to a needy child, become part of our TEAM. Foster to adopt parents are also needed. Employment Opportunities... • Find out how to apply for all state jobs using our new online system (RMS). • Learn about the variety of jobs we offer. • There may be an opportunity for you at the Culpeper District. How to do Business with VDOT... • Leam about General Procurement Procedures. • Receive information on how to become a property registered vendor for state agencies. • Virginia is making a special effort to identify and assist small businesses. Where: Culpeper District Auditorium 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, VA 22701 When: Thursday. May 17. 2007 Time: 4:00-7:00 Contact: Culpeper HR Phone: (540) 829-7302 Procurement and Human Resources representatives will be available to answer questions. There will also be Spanish Speaking Interpreters General Information will be available in both English and Spanish. Pace goal wins against Clarke County By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock Staff Writer It was a hard fought game, but one goal made all the difference in Tuesday’s game against Clarke County. Freshman varsity soccer player, Huck Pace scored the first goal of his career Tuesday night winning the game for the Panthers 1-0.' “What a great goal,” said Varsity Head Soccer Coach Shay Bell. “Huck has worked hard all season, and this goal was a great reward for that.” The Panthers controlled the ball for the majority of the game, leaving Clarke County scrambling on the defensive. Speed and endurance was a big factor as the Panther’s forwards and center fielders pressed on, hungry for their first goal of the game. “We exhibited a lot of talent,” Bell said, “but we still have to work hard. . .we’re not cruising through.” Rice’s goal was scored in the second half. Rappahannock’s strong defense proved valuable, throughout the game as Davy Torrence stepped back to assist. Ame-Utne remained in the net as keeper, blocking any Clarke RappahannocK News Staff Photo /Charlie Spiering ON THE DEFENSIVE: Clarke County reacts to another strong drive by the Panthers. attempt on the goal. “We play our own game on our own field,” said Bell, “It’s how we practice and it shines through here at home.” The team lost their first game of the Bull Run District after traveling to George Mason High School last Tuesday. Currently the Panther’s Varsity Boy’s Soccer record stands at 6 - 1 - 1 in the Bull Run District, ranking them just under George Mason with a record of 6 -0-1. The remaining district games for the Panthers will be held at home. Friday the Panthers will face Strasburg following with a game against Madison County on May 15. Girls sweep hurdles event at Clarice By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Runners from Rappahannock County posted a clean sweep in the 100-meter hurdles event at Clarke County on March 2. Sophomore Marie Scavetti won the race, freshman Carly Day came in second and freshman Sally Hutcheson finished third. Sophomore Kara Corbin also placed in the shot put and discus events and Scavetti picked up a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash. For the boys, senior Matt Bywaters placed in the discus with a throw of 90 feet. Senior Irving Smith finished first in the long jump, second in the triple jump and third in the high jump. The Panthers’ next meet is an invitational Saturday at Broadway. Rappahannock also competed Wednesday at Manassas Park, but the meet ended after press time. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Foster parents desperately needed By Ralph Berry Special to the Rappahannock News Every 58 minutes a child is abused or neglected in Virginia and every twelve days a child dies in Virginia due to abuse or neglect. Foster parents provide a “home away from home” for children who have been removed from their family of origin. “Foster care is reaching out and touching the soul of a child. When I met each of my three foster boys they knew how to define hurt, pain and disappointment with precise meaning. I was able to share those devastating setbacks with them and come up with a game plan based upon devoted time and unconditional love,” according to a foster parent with Children’s Services of Virginia (CSV). “The reward comes when past suffering fades and the child begins to blossom into a new life with a brighter future,” according to another foster parent with CSV for almost ten years. Approximately 33 percent of foster children have parental rights terminated and become eligible for adoption according to Ralph Berry, foster parent trainer with CSV. “Foster parents are changing the world one child at a time,” according to Berry. 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Lyme Culprits: The Story of the Mouse and the Fragmented Forest By Megan S. Smith Special to the Rappahannock News Four little white feet and a long tail dangled from Roscoe’s mouth. The dog had eaten a vector. A bacterium-carrying vector for Lyme disease, that is, known around zoological circles as the white-footed mouse. The brown mouse with its big black bulging eyes is the primary carrier - or vector - for the spread of Lyme disease in the U.S. From the mouse the bacterium has an arduous, seemingly impossible trip to make before infecting people, leaving them miserable for days, months, even years. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. and Europe. Caused by bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, it was discovered in 1981 following a bizarre outbreak of arthritis in children years earlier in Lyme, Connecticut. Its various symptoms are difficult to diagnose and harder still to cure if left untreated. According to Ur. David Gaines, epidemiologist and tick tracker for the Virginia Department of Health, here is how the story unfolds. White-footed mice are quite common in forested areas and the main meal ticket for the black-legged tick, commonly known as the deer tick. When larval ticks feed on infected mice, they turn into infected nymphal ticks - the primary link between Lyme disease and humans. Here enters the white-tailed deer, also lovers of the forest and accomplices for spreading Lyme. The adult tick prefers deer blood to that of the white-footed mouse, so it transfers vehicles and motors out. The faster paced deer allows adult ticks to lay its eggs in far away lands. Here enters the bulldozers. Also lovers of forests, they chop, chop, chop down trees, opening forests up to suburban sprawling. This “fragmented forest” is a happy home to deer because of the plentiful food. In fact, deer thrive there. Unlucky for people, the infected white-footed mouse likes to sprawl along with dozers, houses and deer - the latter wiping out grass, honeysuckle, Rappahannians gardens, etc., along the way. And so, Lyme-infected ticks have been meandering slowly from New England to Virginia aboard the white-tailed deer/white-footed mouse express for several decades. In fact, Virginia appears to be dividing the Lyme-heavy north from the Lyme-light south, making our Commonwealth a type of “Mason-Dixon Lyme line.” Ihe deer-mouse caravan is aided in part by something lacking any feet at all: Acorns. Deer like acorns. So do mice, according to Gaines, which become more plentiful soon after ingestion. Researchers have noted - due to the two-year life cycle of ticks - an increase in Lyme two years following a heavy acorn crop. Long-time Rappahannock resident E.C. “Pete” Jenkins said 2006 was a very large acorn year, “the biggest I ever saw.” So 2008 could possibly be a whopper for deer ticks and Lyme incidence in the county. According to three Massachusetts-based scientists, here are the basics to a deer tick’s 2-year life cycle: Adult ticks, following a yummy blood meal in the fall, leave the deer to lay eggs in the ground, which hatch the following spring; larval ticks prefer to dine on mice in the late summer, whereas nymphal ticks abandon their Mice Taxis late spring and early summer to feed on unsuspecting humans. It is this nymphal tick - the tiny little dot not more than a millimeter long —that primarily transfers Lyme to humans. And this is bad news for man because, due to their size, nymphs are often overlooked as moles and even specks of dirt. While it is possible to become Lyme infected by adult ticks later in the fall, the spring/summer time period should be high-alert season for suspicious new “moles” popping up from nowhere or fast moving flecks of dirt. Dispensing of ticks can be a real challenge. Master chef Heidi Morf of “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” fame tried to get rid of a tick by tossing it into a sink with a chaser of water. When Vinnie DeLuise entered the bathroom later, he was surprised to find “the little bugger climbing its way back out of the drain!” As for Roscoe-the-VectorDog, can a dog get Lyme by eating a white-footed mouse? Can humans contract Lyme from a canine kiss? Is Roscoe a ticking Lyme-bomb waiting to explode? These are all questions needing further investigation. But for, right now, suffice to say that Vector Dog is going to get a really good sudsy bath and a big mouth full of soap. 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Auditions Oven Actors live to tell about them Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Rappahannock Repertory Company’s production of “Witches, Heroes, Lovers and Elves: A Shakespearean Panorama” Over 50 actors ranging from 4 to 87 years of age auditioned for the Shakespearean Panorama. All were exceptionally professional about the manner in which they handled the grueling 15 to 20 minute i session. They were asked to show their skills. Skills Each actor presented a short story about their favorite person, place, or thing and were asked to “imagine” it so vividly that the audience could see it as well. They were given a speech for a “cold read” material they had never seen before. After demonstrating their vocal talents, they were asked to read from the script, sometimes the speech of a witch, hero, or lover and expected to show a sense that they could take on the character physically. Finally, they were asked to move with accompanying music and alter their performance when directorial instruction was given. Throughout the audition, the actors knew that they were also being evaluated on their personal sense of self, the way in which they would handled themselves as a part of an “ensemble” or team. Without exception, they gave outstanding auditions, making it even more difficult for the director and production staff to make choices of which actor would play what role. Exit Interviews After the audition each actor was asked for their reaction. Here are some of the comments we received from the hopeful cast members. “I felt great about it and very confident. I had to do a cold read, something I never saw before; I had to read from the script and move to music I. never heard. I was most anxious waiting for the audition to begin.” Connor O'Heir “I felt sure of myself, I was given two “sides,” (pages from the Script) and had to go outside and prepare them. I’d really like to play Henry V, the Backstage Charlene James-Duguid. Seventh In a series Wall and Romeo.” Michael O'Heir “I think I did great and I want to be the Queen’s chief Fairy.” Amanda Puskar “I didn’t feel very confident, but I want to play Juliet and the waiting made me really nervous.” Anonymous “I felt very excited and would like to get all the parts (for my age.)” Jackie Melia “A bit nervous, but prepared to have fun. I never auditioned before for anything for 15 years, but I think I did pretty well. “ Dawn Schimke “P felt grateful and graceful. How was the waiting? Really Bad!” Carolina Leonard “I felt a little hyper!! I want to play Pyramus.” Wesley Kitchen “I felt nervous, mostly but tried to stay calm. I’d like to play the dancing muse, Terpsichore and Joan of Art. I felt calm until right before I had to walk in.” Kori Smith “This was thrilling, fun, and yes, anxiety producing. I was somewhat tense during the waiting period but I think I did really well.” Lindy Klaus “I felt scared, nerVous but very ready. I introduced myself told a short story about what makes me happy, repeated Revised Title Yes, there has been a change in the title of the Spring pageant. During readings of the script we discovered that “Ageless Dreams” fell short of the stories we were telling. The new title emphasizes the scope of characters and ideas that our pageant will cover. It is “Witches, Heroes, Lovers, and Elves: A Shakespearean Panorama.” some Shakespearean lines of dialogue and did a “cold read.” Td like to play Juliet and Henry V. (Note: yes, in this production several girls will have the opportunity to be included in the strong male roles.)” Skyler Owens “I felt GREAT!!!! I had to do a speech and imagine things said by the characters. I’d really like to play Puck or Pyramus.” Justin Smith “I felt rather neiyous upon walking in, but the atmosphere proved to be calming. I think I did my best and I’d really like to play Titania, Juliet, or the Muse of Dance.” Jessica Boutte “I’d really like to play a witch or Celia in “As You Like It.” Danielle Boutte “I felt both kind of uncomfortable and very comfortable. I did a “cold read” something I’d never seen before and read Portia’s lines.” Tessa Crews “I was called in a second time to read the part of Joan of Arc before she is burned. I’d like to play her or Titania.” Morgan Cloud “I was mostly very confident, but naturally I felt some jitters but I don’t think I Photos by Haatbw Puskar Austen Cloud Danielle Boutte Lindy Klaus showed it. I did mess up once, but when I got direction on what the line meant I think I flawlessly corrected it." Austin. Cloud “I felt excited and really want the part of Henry V and when I read the St. Chrispin Day speech I felt as if I was really Henry.” Adam Penza “I felt sooooo confident, I felt as big as the room.” (Cliff Miller’s Schoolhouse auditorium) Dorothy Nunberg “I felt nervous at the beginning, but once I got into the audition room I felt confident and think I did a good job, but could have done better. But honestly while waiting I thought my stomach would fall out.” Georgie Nunberg “I was pretty confident about myself. I had to tell a story, then dance and I really wasn’t that nervous.” Preslee Thomas “I felt happy that I was doing something I love to do, which is acting. I felt confident because I said to myself, “You can do it and do this cause you like to do it.” Jamie Aguilar Results of these auditions: My notes read like a textbook description of what a director looks for in a cast: good memory, nice voice, good vocals, good pronunciation, power and presence and responding immediately to direction. What more could 1 ask for! Calling all fairies and forest folk Beginning Monday, May 14, to the-production, free, acting classes and theatre games will be offered to youngsters from 4 to 9 years old at the Rappahannock Public Library. Parents are invited to join in or observe their children during the sessions that will run from 4 to 5:30. Please call or email Heather Puskar, Managing Director hpuskar@earthlink.net (540) 987-8597 Also, anyone,student or adult,who would like to volunteer is warmly welcomed. We need help in set construction, stage management, public relations, and of course, fund raising. Thank you. 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The past few days have been a flurry of activity starting in the Rappahannock County high school auditorium and concluding in the art classroom. Art teacher Joy Sours conceived the idea and directed the creation of the largest mural project in the school’s history. Altogether, about 130 students and teachers, and two professional artists painted 498 square feet of canvas. The project was originally intended to celebrate the school’s art program and display the students’ artistic ability to the community. The project was funded by a grant from the Curriculum Enrichment Program and money was used to hire two professional muralists from Washington to come to Rappahannock County High School with paint and canvases. Joy Sours met the two artists, Connie ana nm Frieson, at an art conference in Chicago. Though they’ve been artists and married for much longer, they have been inspiring mural projects together for the past 10 years. The artists arrived at the school last Monday loaded with nearly 500 square feet of blank murals and paint to cover them all. The original vision was to paint one large mural measuring 8 by 25 feet that would be placed in front of the school, and 26 smaller ‘muralettes’ measuring 2 by 4 feet that would be auctioned off at a later date. To gather inspiration, Sours assigned her art class to bring in any pictures of Rappahannock County, with the county serving as the theme of the project. During the planning of the project, however, the county was horrified to hear of the tragedy at Virginia Tech that took one of their own. When Sours sent the artists the photographs she had collected to help plan the design of the murals, she told them about Emily Hilscher, what she meant to the school and community, and how difficult it was for some students to move on. The artists donated two additional canvases that would be painted in memory of Hilscher. Both canvases, one measuring 6 by 9 feet and the other measuring 6 by 6 feet, were painted with 32 doves. The larger canvas has two translucent holding hands in the center overlaying the doves. The painting will hang in the high school commons in memory of Emily Hilscher. The other canvas has doves flying over a Virginia Tech building and will be delivered to Virginia Tech to hang there. Both murals have a large dove in the center with a blue eye representative of Hilschervs dazzling blue eyes. lhe largest mural will be placed outside the school within the next two weeks. It was designed with a Rappahannock County theme and includes subjects ranging from fishing and fox hunting to sunsets and steeples. RCHS Senior Shane Tucker believes that, “the mural is really representative of our county.” Students and teachers produced 26 other ‘muralettes’. Students could either paint with the Rappahannock theme or in memory of Emily Hilscher. 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IFP special agents brought 119 cases to commonwealth’s attorneys in 2006, a 36 percent increase over 2005. The number of cases adjudicated in 2006 tripled - from 108 in 2005 to 333 in 2006. There’s a message behind these statistics: cooperative relationships between local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial agencies, insurance industry leaders, and ordinary citizens can indeed bring insurance fraud to a halt Out 1 Do your part to help “Stamp Fraud.” Learn what insurance fraud is,* how to protect yourself against it, an how to get help when you encounte fraudulent activity. The Virginia Slate Police Search and Recovery Team pulls a stolen car from the James River. Fraud Doesn’t Pay, Either That big SUV looked so good, you bought it Now you can’t afford the payments. How can you get out from under? Here’s what you shouldn’t do: push it into a river, claim it was stolen, and file a fraudulent insurance claim for your loss. That’s exactly what ore man tried to do. But he was caught - and indicted. Jerry Dexter of GEICO Insurance and the Virginia State Police (VSP) Search and Recovery Team (SART) received a “Fraud Fighters” award for their work in this case. SART, VSP’s underwater diving team, has recovered submerged cars, boats, motorcycles, safes, and bodies from rivers, lakes, streams and quarries throughout Virginia. “They [SART] worked many long hours to successfully locate and recover the vehicle,” said Chad Moore, Special Investigations Unit Supervisor with GEICO in Virginia Beach. “The successful recovery of the car is the result of the professional and dedicated hard work of First Sergeant Michael W. Berry and the other members of the Search and Recovery Team” - Sergeants Lee T. Elliott and Mitchell A. Smith, Special Agent R. Clay Overholt, Troopers Adam C. Galton, Steven T. Kean, John F. McAfee, J. Tommy Morris, Stephen M. Rusher, James C. Smith, Jason C. Stanley, Andrew S. Trombley, Rory N. Williams and Carl R. Willoughby. Moore also credits William R. Henry, analyst for the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program in Chesapeake, and Special Agent William A. Royall, Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program, for their work on the case. “It is gratifying to see the cooperation between law enforcement and the insurance industry in this effort to identify and reduce insurance fraud.” * I 9 ! 9 % 9 l 9 § How to stamp out fraud BE AWARE of staged accidents, such as intentional sideswiping or cars cutting in front of other vehicles to force collisions. BE AWARE of individuals who encourage you to leave the scene of an accident without obtaining a police report. BE AWARE that some individuals falsify vehicle damage and passenger injuries following accidents. To record accurate information, keep a disposable camera in your car to photograph all vehicles’ damages, and record names and license numbers of involved drivers and their passengers. 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In the last two years alone Seal has worked on over two hundred notifications, opening and closing more than twenty cases, which led to the arrest of a dozen people on insurance fraud related charges. His impact as a leader among his peers as a presenter, resource and innovator continues to be felt. Seal provided invaluable input into the development of a recently released computer-based raining program for VSPIFP. His memorable cases resulting in successful prosecution include a man with a twenty-five year History oi staging motor vehicle accidents, a woman who faked electrocution to pursue a $3.5 million lawsuit, and the pursuit of an insurance company’s own claims handier who embezzled to the tune of $28,000. Special Agent Robert L. Werner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has distinguished nunseu in me last ten years as a memoer ot ine mi s Northern Virginia-based Health Care Fraud squad. Through his persistence he has investigated numerous cases from initiation to prosecution, including follow-up on convictions and restitution. His tactics and determination have created a reputation of diligence. Werner’s proactive style and use of evidence have brought key successes to many investigations including a criminal gang who filed property and injury claims, targeted innocents ami utilized more than 40 Virginia DMV identities. In another case, a Maryland man charged with fictitious property damage visited Virginia to commit the same iype* oi crunch uj pay ror rus ueiense. wemer assemDiea a complete package of prosecutorial paperwork with a restitution element to ensure indictment Join ib in applauding the efforts of Seal and Werner as we name them 2007 Fraud Fighters! Werner and Seal are two of the nine recipients of 2007 Fraud Fighters awards. 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This mural measuring over 20ft. long will be placed outside the Rappahannock County High School. Photos by Joy Sours mu— mm minmaM— This mural was painted in memory of Emily Hilscher and will be hung inside the school. Softball From Page A10 Rappahannock scored in the first inning after lead-off hitter Amanda Smoot knocked single and moved around the bases to third with a steal and a passed ball. With two outs, Christina Naramore hit a fly ball to right field that dropped past the' Cougars outfielder, allowing Smoot to score. The Panthers scored again in the fourth after Heflin got on base with a walk and advanced to third with two passed balls. With one out, Stephens laid down a sacrifice bunt that brought Heflin home. Rappahannock 28, George Mason 0 Rappahannock reeled off 29 hits at George Mason on May 1 in a game that ended after five innings due to the Virginia High School League's mercy rule. omooi leu ine miung attack, going 5 for 6 with three singles, a double, a home run and a whopping eight RBIs. Every Panther batter had multiple hits on the day Rappahannock 1, Madison 0 Rappahannock managed a 1-0 win over visiting Madison County on April 27. The Panthers scored the only run of the game in the first inning and held strong from there on. Smoot led off the first inning with a single, then stole her way to second base and third base to move within scoring position. With one out and Smoot on third base, Katie Burke hit a sacrifice fly to deep left field to bring Smoot home for the 1-0 lead that would end up being the final score. Hefhn held the Mountaineers in check from the mound. The junior pitched a complete game and allowed just one hit to pick up her second win of the season. Heflin also threw seven strikeouts and walked just one Madison batter. Smoot led the ftmthers in hitting going 2 for 3. Looking forward Rappahannock will host Strasburg on Friday at the field behind Rappahannock County Elementary School. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 pan. On Tuesday, the Panthers will travel to Madison County for a 7 pm. matchup Kim Sealock was one of over 130 students and teachers that worked on these murals. This mural will be delivered to Virginia Tech. Mural From Page A13 ‘muralettes’ will be auctioned off to raise money for the Curriculum Enrichment Program that provided the initial funds. Another senior at Rappahannock, Ethan Russell, was surprised by the mural project. “I had no idea that much painting could get done in three days. So many students helped out,” said Russell. The project shows the dedication of the local student body and what can be done when enough people donate time and energy. Dealer #1612

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www.timescommunity.com Ballard Gallery Charlottesville artist Jeannine Barton Regan will be exhibiting a stunning new collection of textural watercolors at R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home, in Washington, VA, May 12 - June 3. An afternoon reception will take place at the gallery, from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, May 12. The public is invited. “Places of Refuge,” refers to Jeannine’s use of boat and water images as a symbol for, and transport to, places of reflection and-Tejuvenation. As a psychologist, she sees her paintings in psychological terms, creating a tension through symbols, atmosphere and color. She conveys these aspirations with a deft hand and great insight to create beautiful and moving images that inspire and awe the viewer. Jeanmne uses a unique awardwinning technique of painting with watercolor on gessoed paper and clay board, building layers of texture, and then wiping away areas to expose glowing light. First-time viewers of her art often comment that her layered watercolors “look like oil paintings." This is Jeannine’s second exhibition of new works at the Ballard Gallery. She has exhibited widely with over 10 one-person shows and numerous awards to her credit. She is also in many public and private collections including the New York -Life Insurance Company and the City Hall, of Charleston, South Carolina. “I am primarily a landscape artist," says Jeannine, “however, it is never my intention to simply paint the physical attributes of a place. I “Autumn Haven”; 2007, 24” x 37”; Watercolor; Jeannine Barton Regan strive, instead, to capture the total essence of a scene, the visceral feeling that it evokes and my answering response.” This exhibition is a continuation of the dedication of R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home to present the very best in local, regional and international fine art. The gallery is open from 10 a.m - 6 p.m. daily and by appointment. For information call 540-675-1411 or email Robert Ballard, robert@rhballard.com. Far left: “Requiem”; 2007, 24 x 26; Watercolor; Jeannine Barton Regan At left: “Boats”; 2007, 36”x 48”; Watercolor; Jeannine Barton Regan >. .. 1 ■ "■ ■■ Great Spring Garden Party blooms This year’s fete to be held at The Meadows By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Trinity Episcopal Church’s Garden Guild will hold its 5th annual “Great Spring Garden Party” on Saturday evening, May 19, from 5-8 p.m., at “The Meadows” in Little Washington. ^ As in the past, guests can expect a ..grand buffet, always a cornucopia of - jdelicious food and desserts and fine ^Virginia wines. In addition, nostalgic music from the 1930s and 40s will be part of the entertainment. John and Beverly Sullivan will host this grand event at their historic home in the center of Town, which because of its large acreage and pond appears to be the colonial farm house it once was. Considered an excellent example of architectural design and taste that spans the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, “The Meadows” began as a log cabin in colonial Virginia in the mid1700s. Through the years, various extensions and additions have been added. During the Civil War, the upper bedrooms and the attic served as room to treat wounded soldiers. In 1990, a large, glass-walled Great Room was added with a parquet floor copied from one at the Sobieski Palace in Warsaw, Poland. Since its purchase in 2005 by the Sullivans, the house has undergone further restoration and conservation and the gardens of this unique estate have been further enlarged and enhanced. The furnishings reflect both the personalities and myriad interests of the new owners and include many works by Haitian artists and sculptors as well as local artists. The highlight of the evening will be a live auction of two exceptional prizes. Thanks to the generosity of the Inn at Little Washington, a dinner for four at this world-famous restaurant is expected to be hotly contested. In addition, the “Naming Rights* to the new American Elm that will replace the late Zelcova Serrata in the Middle Street Garden is expected Photo by Richard Lykes THE MEADOWS: This year’s Trinity Garden Guild benefit will be held at The Meadows, a historic home in Washington. to garner serious bids from all those who take joy in the beauty of the Town of Washington. The work of the Trinity Garden Guild on behalf of the church garden and the Town center is remarkable. Their accomplishment in a few short years of hard work and good planning is evident to anyone who comes to visit Little Washington. Katherine Bull, Chair of the Garden Guild, says she hopes that the party “will enable the Garden Guild to maintain and enhance the beauty of the gardens for many future generations.” As is their custom, all proceeds from this event will go to the Garden Guild’s endowment fund to ensure that goal. Reservations are important because space is limited. The price of the benefit is $100 per person and tickets can be obtained at the Church Office opposite Trinity Church on Gay Street in Little Washington. For further information, contact co-chair of the event, Nancy Weitz, at 987-8154 or email at weitzgreenwood@ aol.com Rappahannock News Start Photo Anita L Sherman IN BLOOM. Each spring the magnolias at Trinity Episcopal burst on the scene thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Garden Guild. Washington Saxophone Quarter ‘Tour the World with Music’ By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News “Tour the World with Music” is the title chosen by the Washington Saxophone Quartet for their concert this year at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. WSaxQ, as the Washington Saxophone Quartet is popularly known, is certainly the most widely heard saxophone quartet in the United States and it is probably one of the oldest, if not the oldest, such quartet in the world. For the last 20 years, recorded arrangements by the Quartet have aired throughout the United States on National Public Radio’s broadcasts of All Things Considered. And the Quartet was formed some 10 years earlier so that it is now celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of its founding. Supporting its concept of a musical travelogue, the Washington Saxophone Quartet promises that it will take the audience “to three exotic places (England, Germany and Egypt) with one piece of music ... George Frederick Handel’s Solomon,” and then on to “dance the tango in a 1960 Night Club in Argentina with the music of Astor Piazzolta.” They will play music from the very place, Belgium, where the saxophone was invented - “no other instrument can say that.” Further details of the program for the wutci i icmmu \aj uc aiuiuuuceu tuiu may mueea come as a surprise. WSaxQ receives plaudits for its concerts from far and near “an outstanding performance,” wrote the (China) People’s Daily; while the Washington Post praised their “excellent playing*. The Belgian Ambassador, Andre Adam, found the Quartet’s music “delightful and most enjoyable” and commented that they “showed the astonishing range of sounds and moods of which the saxophone is capable.” The Quartet comprises Reginald Jackson, soprano sax; James Steele, alto sax; Rich Kleinfeldt, tenor sax; and Rick Parrell, baritone sax. Rich Kleinfeldt is also a broadcaster, presenting classical music daily to an international audience. He explains that he “believels] deeply that music transports us to someplace else, but the beauty is, it takes us to a place of our own choosing. That’s the joy of playing and listening to music. So enjoy the ‘trip’ with our sax quartet.” Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, May 19, at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol.com,or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747.

Inspiring Tfiaugfite by Randy Mlnter A STRONG SENSE OF YEARNING A recent study shows that people who are grieving the death of a loved one from natural causes experience a greater sense of yearning than depression. This finding contradicts the traditional wisdom that depression is the primary emotion felt after loss. Study participants were followed for up to two years, during which time researchers tested the theory that people respond to loss by moving through disbelief, yearning, anger, depression, and acceptance, with depression being the dominant negative emotion. While yearning was found to be more strongly felt than depression, acceptance was the most powerful emotion of all. As much as the grief felt following the death of a loved one may seem insurmountable, a sense of Deace does finally prevail. When suffering a loss, all responses are unique in nature. Regardless of the individual grieving process - all those who have lost a loved one should be treated with the utmost kindness, understanding and compassion. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we understand how to handle the concerns of those who must deal with passing. Please call whenever the need arises at (540) 347-3431. You are invited to tour 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: moacrfh@blackhawWejMt "Men fear death, as children fear to go in the dark.” -Francis Bacon One for the home team Fauquier-bred Salmo collects Gold Cup, richest timber ever By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer With more ups and downs than 12 starters in a four-mile steeplechase, Salmo finally stamped himself a true contender. And the locally-bred horse did it at a most opportune time. Irv Naylor’s timber veteran won Saturday’s $100,000Virginia Gold Cup in near-record time — 8:24 3/5 for the 4 miles, faster than all but two of 22 race winners since the Cup moved to Great Meadow in The Plains in 1985. In 2006, the Virginia Gold Cup — with a $50,000 purse — attracted three runners. One year later, organizers doubled the prize and came up with a field of 12 for Saturday’s 82nd running of the timber classic. “For a hundred, I said I’d run For more on Gold Cup and other Horse & Sports news, see the May 9 edition of the Fauquier Times-Democrat the bam. And I did,” said Maryland-based trainer Jack Fisher. “Anybody who thinks $100,000 doesn’t make a difference is kidding themselves.” Fisher entered four for the 23-fence test: Mr. Bombastic, Bubble Economy, Seeyouattheevent and Salmo. Three carried hopes for Virginia victory — Mr. Bombastic is owned by Charlottesville’s Harold Via, Seeyouattheevent by Gold Cup chairman Nick Arundel. Salmo was bred in Casanova by Sara Collette. 66 He knows what it takes to prep a horse to run four miles (for the Virginia Gold Cup at Great Meadow.) Winning jockey Chip Miller of Jack Fisher, who trained Virginia-bred Sal mo to win the Gold Cup Too, all four Fisher starters had a bit of history on their side: Fisher had won the Cup eight times previously, including six with the legendary Saluter 1994-99. “He knows what it takes to prep a horse to run four miles here,” said jockey Chip Miller, who took die ride on Salmo when his scheduled entry, Straight Gin, was scratched midweek. “To tell you the truth, Td have ridden Straight Gin over Salmo, but I got a chance to ride the $100,000 race, so I took it,” said Miller. The Pennsylvania-based pro stole the start with the 11-yearold son of Northern Baby, maintaining the advantage with superb jumping as he repelled first one, then another late challenge. “I was surprised,” Miller said of his second ride on the tall chestnut. “I thought he needed a breather, I thought the others would swallow me on the (North Rail) turn. He kept finding more.” Though Ghost Valley, Jody Petty up, loomed at the water jump at 19, it was stablemate Mr. Bombastic that offered the biggest threat. Paddy Young got the dark bay challenger to the inside around the final turn. “I got up the inner on Jody Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. // Trinity Episcopal J | | Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III *’•*■■* Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday. 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CULPEPER VIRGINIA (540)825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Photo by Douglas Lees HISTORIC GOLD CUP: It took a village to award Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup. Second left. Sen. John Warner hands over the valuable prize to owner Irv Naylor, in wheelchair, and wife Diane. Winning breeder Sara Collette is next, then presenter Robert Duvall, winning jockey Chip Miller and winning trainer Jack Fisher. Fisher counts this Ns ninth Gold Cup. (on Ghost Valley) after the third last,” said Young. “My horse flew the last, and I thought we’d go past Salmo ‘cause I figured he was done.” Miller concurred. “I was sure Salmo would give it up. He dug in.” The pair of Fisher runners raced stride for stride, but Salmo won “on the bob,” his neck extended at the crucial second, to win by a head. Ghost Valley was third, Seeyouattheevent fourth. It was the ninth Gold Cup victory for Fisher, the first for Miller. Miller’s sister Blythe won the 2002 Cup aboard Naylor’s Make Me A Champ. It was Naylor’s second Gold Cup. Naylor has long been one of America’s strongest supporters of timber racing. An amateur timber jockey until a 1999 fall at the Maryland Grand National left him partially paralyzed, Naylor helped create the World Timber Championship in 1997, a short-lived $100,000 bonus connecting the Gold Cup with a rich timber race in England. ii au came togetner toaay, said Naylor from his all-terrain wheelchair in the winner's circle. “Bobby (Hilton, clerk of the course) had the track in perfect condition. Jack had the horse perfectly prepped. Chip rode him beautiful — Salmo is an unusual horse in that you’ve got to leave him alone.’ Chip rode masterfully.” Salmo had actually earned himself a bit of a reputation as an inconsistent jumper over timber. After winning over hurdles at the 2003 fhll Gold Cup meet for breeder and then-owner Sara Collette, Salmo was sold to Naylor as a timber prospect. He was third in the 2004 International Gold Cup stakes, a bit of a stretch for the gelding, still a maiden over timber, but the placing gave *a hint of the horse’s potential. Salmo won at Geneseo in 2005, but seemed to develop a habit of jumping untidily, falling hard in the ‘05 International Gold Cup and ‘05 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup. The next year was also up and down. Salmo ran out and stopped at the Grand National, sending jockey Roger Horgan to the hospital with a broken leg. Salmo returned a few weeks later to win at Winterthur with Chip Miller up, and won again at Radnor with Robbie Walsh. But that autumn, Salmo fell at Shawan Downs with Matt McCarron and earned the unkind nickname Slama Contact Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier Tmes-Democrat P O Box 631 Warrantor!, Va 20188 (540) 347-4222 Home office: (540) 364-2929 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-mail: BParker@timespapers.com 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 wwrw.429CroatweQ.com Nonna J. Mayo CRS, GRI Broker Ha»3220 22701 Omp, Vkpni. 22S6C | (540) 672-0065 ^ SIGNATURE REAL E3 TATE ® Maria Wince Fay ABR, Broker The horse’s 2007 campaign began more hopefully, with a consistent jumping performance and second-place finish to winner Ghost Valley April 21 at Middleburg Spring. Robbie Walsh was aboard. “He takes a quiet ride,” said Miller, who remembered about the horse’s sensitivity from his sole race with Salmo last spring. “You have to just let him go. Fortunately, today, that worked.” What they say • Runner-up Paddy Young lost the $100,000 race on a “head-bob” with Mr. Bombastic: “Jack (Fisher, the trainer) told me the horse only had ‘one run’ so I set him out the back early. Fd won on him over hurdles (a maiden race at Montpelier in 2004) and thought he was a doubtful stayer, but turns out he’s just got that one run, no matter how far you’re going. “Jack left it up to me where to place him. I didn’t want to leave too much to do, so I relaxed the horse first time “round, and crept into (contention) the second circuit. He jumped the water well (19 of 23 fences) and I thought we had a good chance. “When we passed the line, I thought Chip (Miller on Salmo) had got it. He thought I'd got it It was a terrific race.” • Champion jockey in 2005, Jody Petty made the Gold Cup his first ride back since undergoing facial surgery to repair a fractured skull from an April 14 racing fall. Ghost Valley “rated well, though, God, is he strong. I ride him in a pelham with a tight curb chain, and he pulled on me the whole time. “We sat in good position, just off the leaders, and made contention at the water, where Fd_ planned. “He was foot perfect, but every time I asked him to (draw even with the leaders) they got away from us. No excuses. The horse was fit, well-prepared, ready. He just found two horses faster today.” • Diana Gillam who fell' when in contention at the last with 2005 champion Bubble Economy, said her horse just “didn’t seem himself. Maybe it was the footing” which was slightly rain-slickened from race-day rains. “I’d set him up for a spot (to the big, 4-foot high fences) and he’d slip. Just a little, but it was enough to matter.” The horse was uninjured in the fall; Gillam separated her shoulder but should be back riding by summer ‘chasing.

, submissions in Upcoming Events must r^Cyvf^ fy,3 P-m- on Mondays in order to be included m the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. VFW Memorial Fund for Veterans * ^ Swindler thanks those who have contributed to this fund. The memorial is on order and will be installed by Memorial Weekend. Plans for a ceremony will be developed. In the meantime, please send your contribution to: PO Box 161, Sperryville, Va 22740. Your generous contribution is needed to pay for the memorial. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30, 2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAP Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please call Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317 "Seeking Contestants” “Male or Female” Rint 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. American Red Cross Blood Drives and class schedules 05/16 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RRCSB (Rappahannock/Rapidan Community Services Board, Culpeper Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids - water or juice are best - the day before and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age of more, and weigh at least 110 pounds For further information, can the Red Cross at 825-8611. May 14: Adult CPR 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 17: First Aid 6 p.m. to 10 p m. May 19: Adult/Child CPR and First Aid 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21: Infant/Child CPR 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 24: Adult CPR 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please call for prices there is a multi-class discount. AH classes will be held at the Culpeper office at 146 N. Main St., Culpeper. Any questions please call 8258611 or (434) 979-7143 or visit our website at www.centraMrginia.redcross.org. The 60th Neighborhood Art Show and Sale will be held May 11-13 at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, showing original works of art in a beautiful setting. This annual event continues a rich tradition of highlighting area artists who live within a radius of 75 miles. It has grown into a regional showcase of works in oil and watercofor painting, photography and graphic media, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and mixed media. The event begins Friday evening with an opening gala from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Art show patrons and exhibitors will have a treat for aR the senses while they view the hundreds of original art entries, enjoy fine food and drink. The show and sale continues through Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is $15 per person for the Friday Gaia, compiimenta-. ry to sponsors and exhibitors. Admission on Saturday and Sunday is free, with donations appreciated. Grace Church is located at 6507 Main Street, Route 55, The Plains, Virginia, exit 31 off 166. For more information, call 253-5177 or visit www.gracechurch.net May 11: Spring Shooting Matches Each Friday through May 18, at 7 p.m., the CastJeton Community Volunteer Fire Department located at 593 CastJeton View Road, will be having their shooting matches. 12-gauge shotguns, no scopes or sleeves. Neat prizes. For more information, phone Joe Peregory at 540-9376163. May 12: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday,May 12 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p. m. There win be Mother's Day Specials. So bring mom out for a afternoon of fun. All biuegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment. For more information call Margaret Best at (540) 7183864 or Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. May 12: Gibson Brothers Benefit The nationally acclaimed biuegrass artists The Gibson Brothers will perform live in a benefit concert at the Rappahannock High School Auditorium on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Opening for the band will be Virginia’s own Chesham Creek. Net proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) and the Rappahannock Band Boosters. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance by check payable to RAAC for pick up at the door by casing 540-675-3193. Tickets may also be purchased through the RCSSA, the Band Boosters, and at the following music stores: Drum & Strum in Warrenton; Culpeper Music in Culpeper. Tickets may be purchased by cash, check, or credit card at the door. May 12: Build a rain barrel Culpeper Sod & Water Conservation District & Virginia Cooperative Extension wil hold a “Build Your Own Rain BarreT Workshop on Saturday May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at toe 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 540-8258591 or by email at Stephanie.DeNicoJa0va.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 will be available. Open seating is $ 125/per person though sponsorship tables for a party of ten are available for $3,500, $2,500 or $1,500. Join us for a lovely evening and support land conservation in Rappahannock. For further information, contact the RCCA office at 540-987-8268. May 12: “Wine, Women and Song in Opera and Operetta” Jacqueline Neimat, soprano, George Peachey, piano and friends will perform at the Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, May 12, at 8 p. m. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For information call 540-675-1253. May 12: Mother’s Day Breakfast On Saturday, May 12, at Chester Gap Fire Hall from 7-10:30 a.m., there will be a Mother's Day Breakfast and Silent Auction for a Mother's Day Gift. All proceeds go to the Chris Williams for Sheriff Campaign so come out and show your support and enjoy breakfast. Paid for and Authorized by Chris Williams for Sheriff. May 12: Sharp Rock Vineyards Wine & Music Festival Join us at the foot of Old Rag for our y : annual Spring FBng on Saturday, May 12. Talented string picter Jason Ring win play ftom12-5p.m. under our tent so bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy our new Sauvignon Blanc and Rose1 as wel as the beautiful views of Old Rag. Admission is $10 which includes a full tasting of seven wines, a souvenir glass (fun of your favorite wine) and al the sun and music you can soak in. 540967-8020. May 13: Special Mother's Day Tasting Gacfno Cellars celebrates Moms and Meriof-11:30 ajrrt-5 pmA special Mother's Day Barrel Tasting of our 2006 Meriot from the barrel, and a tasting of the soon to be released 2006 Pinot Grigio FREE tor ail Moms. Other interested parties wi be charged $5 for barrel samples accompanied by light finger foods in the bane! room. (Bring a sweater as the room is chifly). Gadfoo Ceflars is located at 92 Schoofoouse Road fet Washington. Contact them at 540-967-9292. May 14: Calling All 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 foe Rappahannock 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 540-987-8597 or hspuskarOearfolink.net. May 16-19: Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival From May 16-19 the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will have their carnival. Each night offers something slightly different for your enjoyment. On Wednesday, May 16, is Kid's night, for a fixed rate, children can ride all night On Thursday, May 17, you can enjoy live music by the Adorations, while you eat dinner by the famous Fire Department Auxiliary chicken Box Supper with potato salad, baked beans and a roll. Friday, May 18, you can enjoy the annual parade that begins at 7 p.m. on Route 522 near the Sperryville Cemetery, continues along Main Street and proceeds to the Fire Hall on U.S. 211. The final night, Saturday, May 19, the Queen will be crowned and the grand prize drawings will be announced. Be sure to buy lots of tickets because the grand prize is $1000, second place is $500 and third place is $250. Most of all your attendance at the carnival is testimony to your support for all those who volunteer their time and energy all year long to provide high quality services to the community. So put these four nights on your calendar now and show your support for the men and women who protect us 365 days and nights a year. May 16: Free clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on May 16 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information cal the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. May 16: Stress Relief and Healing Energy Session On Wednesday, May 16, at 7:15 p.m., a Stress Relief and Healing Energy Session will be held at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Highway in Sperryville, Virginia. Homa Technicians Abel Hernandez and Aleta Macan will explain and demonstrate Homa Therapy techniques which have been used successfully in hospitals, clinics, and by private physicians in Latin America, and by individuals around the world. Persons suffering from health problems, depression or stress are especially invited. Admission is free. For more information, please call Lisa or Richard Rowers at 540-948-4945, or email infoOagniho tra.org. May 16: Irvorchard meeting Rappahannock Extension Office invites each of you to attend an In-orchard meeting scheduled to be held at Williams Orchard, Tommy and Eddie Williams, Flint Hill 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. Williams Orchard is located in Flint Hill, Rt. 211 east to Ben Venue. At the crossroads, turn north on to Rt. 729 and go approximately 2 1/2 miles. Orchard is on the left. 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 17: “Sustainable Development in Virginia” There will be a “Sustainable Development in Virginia" presentation on Thursday May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. The presentation will feature the principals of planning that show the next step for Low Impact Development in Virginia. For more information, contact Annette Osso of Virginia Sustainable Building Network at 703-486-2966 or by email at vsbn@vsbn.org. There is a $10 fee for the workshop. May 18: “Notes On A Scandal” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will sponsor the film, “Notes On A Scandal” on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. Adults $6^ students $4, children $3. May 18-20: Art in the Foothills A juried show and sale featuring 59 area artists working in a variety of media will be held in the Old Dance Hall in historic Bluemont, Va on May 18 to May 20. A welcoming reception will be held Saturday May 19, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Live music will be performed by Butch Nielson, Drew Holland and Jerry Bresee during the reception. Friends of Bluemont, a non-profit preservation organization, is hosting this fourth annual exhibit. Walk over to the recently renovated Bluemont General Store. The Dance Hall is located at 33735 Snickersville Pike, Bluemont. Admission is free. Hours: Friday May 18,10 a.m.6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information call 540-5548715 or visit the Web site at www.friends-of-bluemont.org May 19-20: Relay for Life There are over 30 teams signed up to participate in this year's Relay for Life but there is still room for more. Join your friends and neighbors as they walk, camp, eat and raise money to help find a cure for cancer. For information about serving on or sponsoring a team, contact Bev Atkins at 675-3843 or Ester Settle at 635-6402. May 19-20: Save the Meadow! Weekend Shenandoah National Park is recruiting volunteers to help control exotic plants at Big Meadows.The public is invited to join in a weekend of learning and participation in the identification and control of invasive exotic plants. For more information on Save the Meadow! Weekend events, contact the Shenandoah National Park’s Invasive Plant Management office at 540-999-3496 or visit the Park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/shen/ then press “Support the Park” and “Volunteer.” May 19: Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee: Mosby owned the night On Saturday, May 19, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the Gray Ghost Interpretive Group will present its Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee: Mosby Owned the Night program at the Rector House in Atoka (4 miles west of Middleburg on Fit. 50). The group is returning from its successful engagement at Brentmoor, the home of Col. John S. Mosby in Warrenton in April. Stories about life in the Mosby Heritage Area during the Civil War are told by costumed interpreters by lantern light at venues throughout the village of Atoka. The event, sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association, is free to the public. For more information call 540-687-6681 or go on the web at www.mosbyheritagearea.org. May 19: “Tour The World With Music” The Washington Saxophone Quartet, Reg Jackson, soprano sax, James Steele, also sax. Rich Kleinfeldt, tenor sax, Rick Parrell, baritone sax will perform at the Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, May 19, at 8 p. m. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For information call 540-6751253. May 19-20: Quilts and Lace - Old and New The Rappahannock Quilt Club will sponsor a show of new and antique quilts and a display of new and antique handmade lace on Saturday and Sunday , May 19 and 20 at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA. Hours on Saturday, May 19th will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Hours on Sunday, May 20 are from noon to 5 p. m. There will be demonstrations of bobbin lace making, tatting, and various styles of quilting held during the show. A $5 donation is requested to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue Tanker Fund. May 22: Andrew Grigsby to speak The Rappahannock County Housing Partnership will sponsor a guest speaker on Tuesday, May 22, at the SchoolHouse in SperryviHe starting at 7 p.m. as part of their monthly meeting. Andrew Grigsby of Commonwealth Sustainability Works will speak on Green Building. For information, contact Chris Moytes at 540-347-9811 or Lea Vittitow at learchpOhotmaH.com May 24: Introduction to The Work of Byron Katie The Work of Byron Katie is four questions a and a turnaround, which is a way of experiencing' the opposite of what you believe. Anyone with an • open mind can do it. A free, informal introduction to the use of this Inquiry in your life will be presented by two graduates of The School for the Work, Barbara Heile and Dieter Neuburger on May 24 from 7-9 p.m. at 95 Harris Hollow Road. The Work is a powerful tool for peace on Earth, which begins right now as we end the war within. Learn to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. We look forward to sharing our experience of The Work with you. More information about The Work of Byron Katie can be found on this excellent website www.thework.com. For questions and directions to our introduction please call Barbara at 6752999. Participants will leave with the ability to use The Work in their daily lives. May 25: Card shower Janice A. Baldwin will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday, May 25. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at: 18 Nichols Road Luray, VA 22835. May 26: Chester Gap Honorary Fire Chief Pageant registration Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is holding 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. Dates for registration are Tuesday, April 17, Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20 at the Chester Gap Fire Hall from 5-9 p.m. each night. 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 7 p. m. Pageant Date, Saturday, June 9 at 9 a. m. May 26-27: Painting En Plein Air workshop Linda Lawler will host a workshop at Western View Studio on May 26 and 27. The workshop will be from 8:00 a.m. until noon both days and will accommodate all levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced students in watercolor, oils and pastels. Pre-registration is required no later than May 20. Information and registration, 3644043. June 2: RAWL's Hound Dawg Hoedown The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will hold its annual benefit on Saturday, June 2, starting at 6 p.m. at the SchoolHouse in Sperryville. The Square Dance and Dinner featuring music by The Morrison Brothers Band and food catered by E Cow will include a silent auction and awards to the finest square dancers and the finest outfits. Tickets are $75 per person (early remittance by May 16) or $100 per person after May 16. For more information and to reserve your place, phone Sally Cunningham at 540-636-3308. June 23: Help the parsonage Rappahannock United Methodist Churches are hosting a breakfast, bake sale, silent auction and tagged item sale at the Flint Hill Fire Hall on Saturday, June 23. “Love” offerings gratefully accepted. Donations will be used for work on the parsonage. Breakfast starts at 8 a m. and music will be provided by Flint Hill's own Richard Brady. For more information, please contact Jean Lillard at 675-3670. June 29/July 1: Learn to Teach Life Stories Workshops with Julie Portman Ki Theatre is offering the annual three day Train the Trainer Life Stories Workshop. The dates are June 29 through July 1 in Washington, Virginia. Train the Trainer is designed for participants who want to facilitate life stories workshops, develop their own story-writing and teaching skills, help students and clients of all ages recognize and connect with their own stories. 21 Continuing Education Units are available for those who register. The workshop is taught by Julie Portman, artistic director of Ki Theatre. Julie is a New York Obie award winning theatre artist and writer who has developed and taught the Life Stories Workshop process at Retreat Centers, for not for profit organizations, the United States Senate Staff and a breadth of educational institutions throughout North America. In the Piedmont area, 500 people have participated in Ki Theatre’s life stories workshops. To register and for additional information call Ki Theatre 540-9873164; or email Julie@kitheatre.com If you register by May 31, the workshop fee is $350. After May 31, the fee is $390. August 25: Sixth Annual Democratic Committee Yard Sale with Boutique & Collector’s Comer As the spring house cleaning bug begins to bite, remember to donate your items to the Democratic Committee fundraiser. Last year's yard sale was a treasure trove of discoveries for ail those who came to the Washington Fire Hall. To arrange for drop-off or pick-up of items, please call Barbara Dennis at (540) 364-2569 or Barbara Adoffi at (540) 987-9706.

Community readies for Rappahannock Relay for Life By Bette Mahoney Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Relay for Life is a week from Saturday on May 19. Thirtyseven teams and almost 300 people have already registered in teams and it is not too late to register and join. The pre-Relay activities begin with campsite set-up and registration for those not pre-registered at 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Cancer survivors are encouraged to register and come to the reception area around 4:00 p.m. The official opening ceremony will begin shortly afterwards. The Relay itself will begin with the Survivor’s Walk after the Opening Ceremony. All cancer survivors are urged to participate in this part of the Relay whether they are on a New Offering! Dane Run Farm 152 Asnby Rd. Sperryville, VA 22740 Open House Sunday May 13 from 12 noon until 5 pm Dane Run Farm is located just south of Sperryville, on the comer of Ashby and the F T Valley Road ( a scenic byway). This 5 acre farm features a small fruit orchard and vegetable gardens behind the home and an open meadow that needs only fencing to accommodate horses. In the middle of the Thornton Hill Hounds Hunt Territory, this is the perfect Hunt Box and a full or part time residence. Built in the mid 19th century the home features three bedrooms, two working fireplaces, a center-island kitchen and views all around. Offered at the affordable price of $430,000 Come by and see this very attractive property Sunday May 13 from noon to 5 PM. Light refreshments served. Brokers, you are protected when clients register you. Directions: From Sperryville take 522 south about 1/2 mile to a right on the F T Valley Road (rt231 south). Follow 231 about 1.6 miles to a right on Ashby Road <rt 608) the drive is immediatelv on vour left at the sign.' For More information on this and other fine properties, contact Alex Sharp (540) 675-3887 or visit my website: www.AlexSharpRealEstate.com THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE A Staunch Advocate of Land Easements LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 MIDDLEBL'RG, V IRGINIA TELEPHONE: (540) 687-6500 METRO: (703)478-8180 www THOMAS-TALBOI com < subtcu to error*, omiwmv ol pnwc or wrthriKpvai without notice Inlofmatkxi «. uni.nnod herein is deemed relive, but is oil no warranted nor in it otherwise ituariBricciL team or not. Following the Survivor’s Walk, Caretakers (those who have taken care of relatives and friends who have had cancer) will walk around the track. Then those young people attending will be asked to walk around the track. There are two teams of band members, a team of cheerleaders, the Rappahannock Leos, and other young people attending this year’s Relay. Following these laps, walkers from all of the teams will continue the Relay throughout the night while other team members enjoy the activities, or sleep, or rest at their campsites. Some of the activities include: • A fabulous picnic beginning around 5:30 or 6 p.m.— since food is a must for all Rappahannock events; • Various Rappahannock notables appearing throughout the evening; • An education tent to provide information about fighting and detecting cancer; • The lighting of the luminaries at dark around 9 p.m. in honor or memory of both cancer victims and cancer survivors; • A disc jockey and clown: • Pizza madness at 11 p.m. where pizza will be served to all the teams; r Photo by Richard Lykes FUNDING THE CURE: This scene from last year’s Relay for Life has community members preparing for this annual event which raises thousands for the American Cancer Society. • Judging to find the best camp site and camp site theme; • Continental breakfast at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning; • Closing ceremonies at 8 a.m. where the teams that met their fiind raising goals as well as those top fund-raising teams will be recognized; and finally • Clean up. Final arrangements are now underway. The many teams are completing their fund raising and readying themselves for the Relay, entertainment and camping out. They are also busy preparing food under the direction of Ellen Timbers, the Picnic Chair. Others are busy making certain that all of the details are in place to assure a safe and enjoyable Relay. Safety rules require that a responsible adult supervise children under 18. Access on the school grounds will be limited to specific areas. No animals are permitted on the school grounds. Because the committee was concerned about safety, roller blading and skating will not be permitted. All participants or their parents or legal guardians for children under 18 must be registered and have signed waivers. The waivers release the Relay’s organizers from claims arising from participation in the event and permit the use of names and photographs. A good way to join in the fight against cancer is to join or sponsor a team or generously contribute to a team. It is not too late. Contributions made before 11 p.m. on the night of the Relay will be counted towards the competition for highest amounts raised by teams and individuals. However, funds submitted after the deadline will still count towards the Relay’s total. For further information about being a team captain, serving on a team, sponsoring a team, or about the event, contact Bev Atkins at 6753843 or Ester Settle at 6356402 or join us at the Relay and make your contribution then. Theatre Notes . If you ex\joy the light hearted, frothy music of operetta, you’ll love the second half of Saturday’s concert at the Theatre on Gay Street. Music of Sigmund Romberg, Franz Lehar, Victor Herbert, Jacques Offenbach and Johann Strauss celebrate “King Champagne”, romance and high spirits. The earlier part of the evening’s entertainment is drawn from operas by Puccini and Verdi. Bringing all this music to the Theatre will be the soprano Jacqueline Neimat, tenor Darnel Holmes, pianist George Peachey and — putting the songs in context - narration from Elizabeth Daniels. The concert on Saturday, May 12 begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Grigsby to speak at housing meeting The May meeting of the Rappahannock County Housing Partnership will be held on Tuesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at The Schoolhouse in Sperryville. This is a departure from the group’s regular Monday meetings. “We have an exciting agenda to look forward to, as guest speaker, Andrew Grigsby of Commonwealth Sustainability Works will be joining us to speak on green building and community design,” said Lea Vittitow who, along with Chris Moyles, from the Fauquier Housing Corporation, have been holding monthly meetings to discuss affordable housing issues in Rappahannock. Grigsby will be focusing on “green” themes. Housing isn’t affordable if utility bills and maintenance costs overwhelm residents. Green building designs and materials help make housing healthy, attractive, and affordable for all income levels. As Rappahannock looks to increase its supply of affordable housing, it can demohstrate environmental leadership by creating homes that use_20-50 percent less energy than average construction. Housing also isn’t affordable if transportation costs overwhelm residents. Traditional neighborhood design - walkable communities with a mix of uses and housing types - provides the model for increasing housing opportunities in ways that complement Rappahannock’s historic villages and reduce household driving. 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Obituaries Margaret J. McKenzie Family in Washington Margaret Jenkins McKenzie, 68, of Culpeper died Saturday, May 5, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was bom on March 10, 1939 in Orange, VA to the late Robert H. and Nora Frances Jenkins. Mrs. McKenzie enjoyed cooking and taking scenic rides along Skyline Drive. Above all else she loved and cherished the times spent with her family. She is survived by her three children, Rose Fletcher and her husband, Larry of Nokesville, VA, George Walker and his wife, Ann of Madison, VA, and Debbie Smith and her husband, Frank of Toms Brook, VA. Additional survivors include her brother, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. of Washington, VA, her three sisters, Shirley Jenkins of Gordonsville, VA, Gertie Marks of Madison, VA and Mary Dyer of Orange, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one step -great-grandson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence K Jenkins. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 10, r from 7 p. m. to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 11, at 2 p. m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jon Heddleston and Dr. Ted Fuson officiating. Interment will follow in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn, Chris, Larry, Paul and Bobby Jenkins and Eric Dyer and Franklin Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy and James Jenkins. Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret’s name to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 1131 Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Sadie V. Fincham Native of Washington Sadie Virginia Fincham, 81, of Warrenton, died Thursday, May 3, at Warrenton Overlook Nursing Home. She was bom June 16,1925 in Washington, VA to the late William and Emily Jenkins Fincham. Mrs. Fincham was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock and attended First Baptist Church where she loved Preacher Sheila Estes to wed Thomas Haim, Jr. Miss Tamara Estes of Washington, and Miss Lacey Lane of Culpeper are very proud to announce the engagement of their parents, Sheila E Estes of Washington, and Thomas C. Haim, Jr., of Castleton. Ms. Estes is currently employed by the Rappahannock Office of Frank Hardy, Inc., in Washington Mr. Haun is employed by Patriot Custom Builders in Culpeper. An August wedding is being planned. Religious Notes The AmissviDe United Methodist Women will be holding their annual church yard sale rain or shine on Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. and Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Lunch will also be available. All proceeds benefit the women’s mission work from the local to the international level. The church is located on Rt. 211 eastbound in Amissville. The Rappahannock United Methodist Charge is hosting an annual three-day preaching series, Proclaim the Word, May 21-23. All worship services begin at 7 p.m. Sperryville UMC will host the Monday service. Guest preachers will be Rev. Doug and Rev. Syd Stewart from Marshall UMC. Tuesday, May 22, Rev. Sherry Waddell will be at Willis Chapel UMC. Special music will be provided by the Singing Blessings of God. A pot luck meal is planned for 6 p.m. at the Reager School, Huntly. The final service is at Flint Hill with Mr. Chris Schafer preaching. Mr. Schafer is a student at Wesley Theological Seminary. Richard Brady will offer special music. A pot luck meal is planned for 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. For additional information please call, Rev. Leah DeLong at 675-3370. On Sunday, May 20, the Shiloh Baptist Church, WoodviHe will have services, starting at 9:30 a. m. Sunday School following with the warship service at 11 a. m. For the 3 pm. they will have a program, sponsored by Bra Richard Slaughter. This program will benefit the Praise and Worship Dancers. Musical guest will be the Gospel Descenders and the Gold limes. Dinner will be served following morning worship service. Rev. Michael E. Tinsley Sr., pastor invites the public to attend. The First Baptist Church, Washington will be celebrating their pastor. Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant’s 30th anniversary on Sunday May 20, at 3 p.m. The musical guest will be the Marshall Trumpteers of Marshall. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information on the celebrating, call 540-675-3381. Shifflett and in previous years had attended Massonova Pentecostal Church and loved Brother and Sister Savage. She loved her family, animals, church, and the “Golden Years.” She is survived by her children, Betty Hawkins of Castleton, Wayne Fincham, and Nancy Phillips, two sisters, Louise Clement Clatterbuck of Front Royal and Barbara Fincham of Norfolk, VA, eight grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Roscoe Fincham, her step father, Jack Racer, and her siblings, Sarah Fincham, Elizabeth Blevins, Cornelius Fincham, Randolph Fincham, Lee Fincham, Billy Fincham, and Mary Fincham. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 7, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Pastor Charles Shifflett officiating. Interment was followed in Culpeper National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 129, Culpeper; VA 22701. Charles B. Dodson Sperryville resident Charles Bailey Dodson, 84, of Sperryville, died Wednesday, May 2, at Our Fathers House Christian Home. He was bom November 14, 1922 to the late William Arnold Dodson and Monia Olivia Berry Dodson. Mr. Dodson was a member of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II under Gen. George Patton. He retired from Avtex after 35 years of working as a machinist. He enjoyed watching baseball and football but above all spending time with his family. He is survived by two children, Janice Carwile and her husband, Wayne of Culpeper, and C.E. Dodson and his wife, Linda of Sperryville, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, and one great -greatgrandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Cleo Clater Dodson who passed away May 25, 2006, three brothers, Archie, Jim and Wilson Dodson, and two sisters, Viola Brown and Mary Bowling. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 5, at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, with Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Interment was followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 208, Sperryville, VA 22740. R APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES *R Washington, VA 540-675-1190 HORSE PROPERTIES Washington, VA 25 acres adjoins horse farms and land to ride! Five acres pasture, 20 wooded on private road. STREAMS, STONE FENCES & VIEWS! $395,ooo.oo OLD DOMINION HUNT!!! Twelve and one-half acres on the Jordan River $30,000/acre (owner/broker) Fifteen Acres Located near Flint Hill adjacent to Land in Scenic Easement. Lots of land to ride with trails leading to The Park. Nice knoll for building site allowing Western views! $400,000.00 Butch Zindel, Broker, GRIABR butch @ rapprealestate .com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew, Super Agent tbarti (gearthlink.net Q www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com P? ONE-OF-A-KIND Dynamic River Views From Every Room! crrrrzK—t—. , -n——, m NEW HOME. Beautiful 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 Washington. Owner/Agent $765,000 RP6276359 Denise Chandler GIVE ME LAND, LOTS OF LAND EXCEPTIONAL ACREAGE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. Beautiful & private, contiguous properties with spectacular mountain views for your dream home. Open pastureland for horses/cows plus mature hardwoods. Two parcels have ponds and streams. 50 Acres, 55 acres and 85 Acre Parcels Jean Lillard GREAT FOR A SMALL FARM. Two adjoining fenced properties! Open rolling land w/nice mixture of pasture, hardwood stream, and elevated bldg.sites to take advantage of magnificent mountain views. Easy access to Warrentoo/Culpeper/N. VA 44.64 Acres (Both Parcels) Jean Lillard SMALLER ACREAGE W/CHARACTER & VIEWS. Beautiful secluded 3 acre lot between Flint Hill & Little Washington. Large trees, native plantsA huge rock outcroppings add special character to this hilltop home site. Approved 3 BR dramfieId.Owner/Agent ***** BUILDER’S OWN HOME Spenyville F Quality One-Level Living. 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, trelhsed stone patio, oversized garage w/drivethrough porte cochete’, and much tone! Only 15-months old and in mint condition. Must see. CU6337375 Jean Liftard wviw.Countn Places VA.com mm *' mm Estate

Happy Mother’s Day! How do we face a day set mother, Edna Virgina Burke aside for our mother, when our who brought us into this world, 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. $299,900 Call for an appointment. Office: 540.428.2255 Cell: 705.282.9142 Fax: 540-349-91SS Email; bridgeLaettle# kmgandfoster.com has been taken from this world? We ask those who have already been down this road and they will tell you that it is a veiy lonely time for some of them. For each of you that will be glowing with smiles, shopping for your mother and taking her out to her'favorite restaurant, there will be those of us whose heart will be aching as we remember the last moments spent with our mothers. We lost our dear mother December 3,1992. Share those memories of your special times spent with your mother with your family. This Mother’s Day, do something special. Go out and buy yourself a rose bush and plant it in your flower bed. Each year as summer brings back the birth of roses, your mother’s memory will re-bloom in the beauty of those roses. Our mother always loved her roses, especially the yellow ones. We are saddened by the loss of our mother, but just as. winter took her, the first spring Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ trnespapefs.com bloom of those beautiful yellow roses brings back fond memories of the special times we shared together. These memories we will treasure for a life time. What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes apart of us. So this Mother’s Day, we will delight in the beauty of her roses as we visit her grave and will remember our amazing mother who never stopped giving and caring and loving us. Mom, we hope you always will know how much you’re loved and appreciated for being the wonderful mother to us. This Mother’s Day allow yourself to feel the love and joy of your children. You are not betraying your mother by feeling happiness. Your mother would want you to be happy on this day and remember her laughter. Grief is normal and there is no easy way to deal with it. Close your eyes and remember your childhood and the happy times you spent with your mom. Your mother is forever with you, she is in the part of your mind where she will never die. This Mother’s Day rejoice and smile. Your Mother gave you life and with that life she taught you so many things, but one thing she may not have taught you, that was how to say goodbye when her time would come to leave this earth. Death is just the passage through a door. It is from one room until the next, from this life into eternal life. Right there through the clouds is where your mother is, she is in the beauty of roses that bloom. We can never be able to write anything that matches the love our mother had for us, but may our love for her be found within the wisdom of these words that we share with all of you mother’s on this special day. Happy mother’s Day! Wayne Burke Ray Burke Judy Alther Jan Clatterbuck 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 Contact. Cheri Woodard HOLLY GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, S bdr and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. Price Reduced to $699,000 Contact Thome Auchter «SS3s&&s* 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 SOUTH POES ROAD - Perfect for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acres. $325,000 - $495,000 Contact Cheri Woodard BATTLE RUN LANE - This 8 4 +/- acre parcel has western and southern exposures, great mountain views, stone walls, rock outcroppings, & small pond. Land is mostly open with mature trees. $265,000 Contact Cheri Woodard FISHHAWK PASS — Spectacular home and outstanding views in Flint Hill. Beautifully sited on 30 acres of privacy, this 5700 square foot home utilizes state of the art materials to create a warm inviting atmosphere. $1,395,000 Contact Thome Auchter REDUCED HUME ROAD — Exceptional 50 ac. parcel located in the Old Dominion Hunt Territory of Fauquier Co. Mostly open and rolling with mtn. views and good water. Ideal for horses. Additional land available. Easy commute to Rt.66 yet very private.$899,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley 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. Cfieri Woodard BATTLE MOUNTAIN ROAD - This five acre lot has a great location, convenient to Warrenton and Culpeper. It is partially open and has several fine building sites. Ideal new home site for a builder, family or retiree. Reduced $175,750. Contact Cheri Woodard I Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Thome Auchter - 540-987-9450 Managing Broker Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 Michelle GaDer-703-443-2996 Engagement celebration Ms. Sheila Estes of Washington, and Mr. Thomas Haun of Castleton, were joined for dinner last Friday in celebration of their recent engagement at the Skyline Restaurant in Front Royal, by Miss Tamara Estes, Doug and Tammy Ricketts of Washington, Mrs. Ann Deavers of Front Royal, Miss Lacey Lane of Culpeper, and Ms. Marty Haun of Castleton. The couple is veiy excited about their August wedding plans. Family outing Friday evening, Mr. Thomas Haun of Castleton, Ms. Sheila Estes and Miss Tamara Estes of Washington, had a family outing at Friendly’s Restaurant in Warrenton. They enjoyed their quality time being spent together by enjoying their meal and playing some games. Saturday, Mrs. Tammy Ricketts, Ms. Sheila Estes, Miss Tamara Estes of Washington, and Mrs. Anna Deavers of Front Royal, VA visited Mrs. Jessie Corbin at her home in Culpeper. This was an early Mother’s Day visit for Mrs. Corbin. She loved her cards and gifts. Grandpa Doug and Gammaw Tammy Ricketts had the pleasure of keeping their grandson, Chase Lee Ricketts, of Stanley, Va for the day last Friday. Garden Club meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its May meeting on May 16, at the Washington Fire Hall. The meeting will begin with refreshments at 1 p.m., with the program on “Perennials in Pots” starting about 1:30 p. m. Karen Mosebrook from Momingside Farm and Nursery will present the program. Iris, peonies and viburnum are set for horticulture display. Design classes are a creative live design, and a traditional mass triangular design. The public is invited to attend. Questions? Call Mary Ann Krammes at 547-4441 Birthday wishes Birthday wishes goes out to Jonathan Clatterbuck from Washington. He will celebrate his day on Friday, May 11. Sympathy goes out to Donna Smoot and family upon the death of her half-sister, Mary Edna Smoot Dennis on Sunday, April 29. Boston Marie F. Atkins | 987-8802 Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frazier and Alex of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Williams of Thppahannock, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Frazier and Vanessa Lynn of Castleton and Mrs. Marie Atkins of Sperryville motored to Winchester on Saturday to attend the Golden 50th wedding anniversary for their cousins, James M. and Mary Ann Dodson. The event was held at the Greenwood Fire Hall. Other family members from the area were, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jenkins of Rapidan. Mr. Dodson is the retried owner, now run by his son, Jim of the Dodsons Coffee Services in Winchester. They are the parents of one son and four daughters. Many hearts are touched by the passing on Sunday of 0-yearold Joshua Thomas which occurred at the University of Virginia Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. Mrs. Nina Parker and her two nieces eiyoyed a bountiful lunch at Graves Mountain Lodge on Tuesday. a reminder to parents in our area who have students in Culpeper Christian School, Tuesday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be the last community night for this school year and you are invited to attend during these hours. Arby’s Restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to the school. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Warren Dennis and family of Castleton Way, upon the loss of his devoted wife, Mary Smoot Dennis, who passed away at Gainesville Health and RehabCenter on Sunday and was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper on Thursday. Congratulations to Charde’ Ferguson, a close friend, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday and will be graduating from Longwood College on See BOSTON, Page B7

Sperryville: Gateway to the new economy Register now (space is limited) for the Rapid an-Rappahannock Regional Commission’s 6th Annual Living Towns workshop on May 31 in Sperryville.* The fee is only $35. As we struggle with budget issues at every level, this workshop provides an opportunity for us to hear how other communities have developed resources and strategies to preserve and improve the community while finding ways to increase revenue. Join us for this informative, day long workshop. Light breakfast and full lunch included. Post workshop reception will be held at Long View Gallery. Topics to be discussed include: Area Identity • Agriculture & Rural Character • Virginia Wine Tourism • Heritage Tourism Case Study: Virginia’s Crooked Road community Development • Innovative Business Success: Route 11 Potato Chip Co. • Partnering with the Shenandoah National Park • Broadband Infrastructure Development Planner’s Tool Box • Community Visioning • Next Generation Marketing • Workforce Affordable Housing • Virginia’s Birding & Wildlife Trails To register go to: and click on the brochure to find the registration form. We hope to see you there! Happy Mother’s Day! Our children embody the hopes and dreams of us as mothers, as well as those of the generations of mothers who came before us. Among my greatest joys, and certainly one priority in life, is being a mother and grandmother. Each visit with my grandchildren is a reminder of the responsibility, joy, and sometimes sorrow, that is part of being a parent. Our visits to Florida and Washington State children and grandchildren are all too few. The journey to Kensington to our now 10 month old granddaughter and 34 month old grandson, is a cherished weekly ritual. When that little voice greets me at 6 a.m. with an eager, “ JNonna HarDara! my heart fills with joy. I wish all of you mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers my most Sincere wishes for a long and healthy life with those who love you and an acknowledgment for all that you do for your children who are our hope for the future. Mother’s Day removal of the hulk from the Thornton River! Thanks to Richie Burke and the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, the last piece of equipment, a winch % with 12,000 lb. carrying capacity, is now available to remove the hulk from the Thornton River, next to the rescue squad. Thanks to Hunt Harris for organizing this effort (987-3366). As we go to press, this will all happen on Mother’s Day. Mother’s , thank you for the sons and daughters that you have given to us, who will provide this service to the community. Remember to support our . Volunteer Fire Department and go to the Carnival May 16-19, starting each night at Boston From Page B6 Saturday, with a Bachelor of - Science degree in Psychology and Health Education. Prayers go out for Neil Baley who underwent facial cancer surgery on Thursday. Belated birthday wishes go out to Jim Peyton of Clover Rock Road who celebrated another year on Thursday and cousin Margie Jenkins who added another year Saturday, May 5. We extend best wishes to those who have birthdays coming up this week, including Rose Smith, Nina Peyton, Aileen Pettit, Hallie Hammond, H. C. Racey, Jonathan Norman and Jeremiah Frazier and may our Lord grant each of you many more days to celebrate. Please continue to remember those on our prayer list, namely Beatrice Sheppard, Nancy Berrey, Mary Thompson and daughter Carol, Frances Homer, Charlotte Corbin, Krista Pritt and D. H. Mason, all of whom need the touch of the 'Master’s hand. 7 pmThis traditional country event provides fun and funding for a much^needed service. You can make a difference with your attendance. Pickin’ Party on Saturday Night There may be some new faces on Saturday. We are hoping to hear the voice of Mary Flynn, accompanied by her dad, Mike Flynn ()on guitar. Dad says she sings like an angel and delivers Whitney Houston’s songs with a wide range beautiful sound. Remember that this is a family event and the musicians Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net | (540) 987-8682 donate their time. Again, the sale of food and the 50/50 raffle benefits the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Tall come! YOU’RE INVITED TO A REALTOR’S OPEN HOUSE I DATE: Thursday, May 10th TIME: 11am to 2pm PLACE: 145 Wellspring Road Browntown - Gooney Manor Loop This Georgian style manor house with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths is nestled in 144 sprawling acres. It features 10’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen, a veranda, a screened porch, a front porch and a wrap around porch, stained glass windows, pocket doors, a steam shower and daw tub in first floor bath. The grounds feature 2 ponds, a creek, 9 acres with 3 board fencing, a bank barn with in-law quarters above, and a huge pole barn. The home is available with 22 sub dividable acres into 3 tracts and an additional 122 acres, sub dividable into 6 tracts, is available, for a total of 9 possible division rights. This is a magnificent estate with tremendous investment potential. MLS#WR6268843 House and 144 acres $2,8000,000 MLS#WR6268834 House and 22 acres $1,190,000 CONTACT SAM SNEAD 540-660-5512 Directions: 340 south, to left on Bnowntown Rd., this turns into Gooney Manor Loop, bear right on Loop to right into driveway. Sam Snead Realty 437-A South Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630 • 540-635-9808 Visit our web site at www.samsneadrealty.com R a APPAHANNOCR EAL ESTATE ESOURCES a Washington 540-675-1190 Older io-room, stucco home on twenty acres, with pond, surrounded by Scenic Easment Property located near Flint Hill. Owner financing. $850,000.00 Four-bedroom, two-bath home, two-car garage, equipment shed and workshop. Situated on scenic Fodderstack Road, halfway between Flint Hill and Little Washington. Log tenant house privately situated on back of property. On 10.97 acres and offered under market at $525,000. Butch Zindel, Broker, GRIABR butch@rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew, Agent tbarti@earthlink.net - www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com B *flpg rmfieldMilfer FW LISTING Garnette’s Mtn, Culpeper Co, VA 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1 year old Cape Cod in excellent condition. 10.97 acres, half wooded & half cleared. Sited on a hill with spectacular views of Old Rag Mountain. Open floor plan, Master bedroom on main level, attached 2 car garage & detached 2 car garage/workshop/storage building. Only 10 minutes to the town of Culpeper. $795,000. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hikers paradise at the head of the Harris Hollow Trail. Atmospheric cabin with stone walls nestled against the mountains. 36 acres of woodland trails, Rush River, and more. 3 bd, 3 ba, home with media room, office, workshop and two sheds. Price includes all furnishings, fixtures and equipment. S929.000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lovely, 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great in-town location. Zoned for residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. 5515,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 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 r<x>m & 2nd master. Lovely rolling 25 acre lot w/ large mature trees, garage and workshop More acreage available. $1,490,000 Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Shenandoah Valley, VA Tennesse Lug Home. 6 private acres, mostly wtxxkd with views of Blue Ridge and Massanunen Mountains. 20* ceilings in Great Room with stone fkxxr-to-ceifing fireplace, 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrtxxns, 33 baths, office, tec mum, wood floors, exposed log walls. [Decks to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. 5,700 finished sq ft in pristine ounefainn. Whole htxise generator. SR30,000. Patricia Bums 540-454-6723 Double Log Cabin, Castleton, VA Charming log home, perfect for a weekend retreat! This rental cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with fireplace, 1.5 baths, kitchen and sitting room. The dining and living rooms each have fireplaces. 50 acres to wander, plus a front porch to enjoy the mountain views. Yard maintenance negotiable along with some light furnishings. 51,350 per month. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home in town. Tanglewood Estate boasts a tastefully appointed, elegant four bedroom historic main house with en-suite baths, a large, fully renovated two bedroom guest house. 2.5 acres of park-like grounds. Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Absolutely gorgeous. $1,485,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Bear Claw Farm, Aylor, VA Phenomenal setting near Shenandoah National Park. Both parcels have fields, forest, streams and mountain views in all directions. Several house sites in a pri\atc setting nestled between vineyards and larger farms. 21 acres $375,000. 56 acres $779,000. 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, nding and hunting. Contemporary 5 bedroom home. S3,993,0iX>. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 iMi

Arabians in Amissville ; t Rob Simpson ; thought he’d be a professional hockey player or a professional baseball player. There was no thought of a life ' spent with horses. It’s funny how sometimes life has other | Amissville ! Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com But they also provide marketing services, stallion management and consignment. There is clearly a lot going on at the farm and I was eager to see it all. We started the plans tor us. Kob spent a summer helping out a friend at a variety of horse shows and turned out to be incredibly good at it. When you talk to him now you can see that it’s clearly become a passion Today Rob and his wife Jen are the partnership behind Simpson Equine Management Services. They’re another one of those businesses tucked away in Amissville that you might not even know about. It was my privilege to spend some time with Rob and their Arabians this week. I got to find out more about what they do. They specialize in Arabian halter training, conditioning and showing. tour with a chance to meet Or ash an. He’s a beautiful gray Arabian stallion who was very happy to meet me and especially pleased that I’d brought him carrots! Orashan is 14 years old and is owned by a Sheik from Qatar. I’d have liked to believe it was my natural affinity with horses that drew Orashan to me. But Rob broke the news that Arabians are naturally very fond of people and very eager to please. Fortunately for Roh’s work, that makes them very easy to train. Orashan is only one of the 25 horses currently in residence here. Their web site lists five stallions available for breeding. I also got to meet four brood mares; one of them has produced two national champions! And I saw a whole host of colts and fillies who had just been prettied up before having their professional portraits taken by a photographer. Much of the work here revolves around preparation for and participation in horse shows. The horses here are shown all over the world. So for part of the year, primarily the winter, there’s a lot of travel for Rob and Jen and the horses. Rob told me a little bit about getting the horses to overseas shows. They travel in cargo planes fitted to accommodate four horses. They’re given a “cocktail” ahead of time to ease the stress of the flight. But overall, Rob says, the horses are excellent travelers. They’re certainly experienced travelers even if they have no frequent flyer miles to show for it! And then they come back to this beautiful facility. If I were a horse I would definitely consider this living in the lap of luxury. Of course, as part of their conditioning, there is a treadmill for horses. Even for the horses, it’s not all play! Rob would love the opportunity to work with more local horse owners. After traveling the world showing horses he still thinks Rappahannock County is about as beautiful as it gets. And if you’re looking for a nearby opportunity to see the Simpsons at work, consider going to the Arabian Horse Association Region 15 Championship in Lexington, Virginia on the 4th of July. If that’s too far, give them a call at 937-4796 or check out their web site at Yard sale The Amissville United Methodist Women will be holding their annual church yard sale rain or shine on Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Come have hot dogs and chili ! for lunch and pick up some bake sale items. This is a big event that’s eagerly awaited by many of you each year. The event is indoors and out on Friday and all outdoors on Saturday, weather permitting. All proceeds benefit the women’s community and missions work. For questions or to donate items call Sarah Boelte 9878819 or Catherine Paul 937-4911. a-r-* ^--r— . - Photo by Julie Emery HOT TO TROT: One of the brood mares at Simpson Equine Management Services. 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Main St. Purcellville. For inquiries call: Robin Mitchell 540-338-4211 Realty Direct 2654 Valley Ave. St G. Winchester, VA. EHO r 022 V_ A Rentals — Houses _/ Areola - 3BR. 1BA all brick. 2 car gar. sep DR. AC. Ig lot. AvI immed. $l400/mo. (703)777-4250. Bad Credit Homebuyers Wanted Easy terms 0-3% Down www.creditbusters.com Charles Town, Restored 1899 Farmhouse on beaut, horse farm, 2.5 BR s. 1 BA, CAC, W/D. $1295. 7Q3-624-1697. FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 ♦Small brick cottage near Warrenton @i $725/mo Small pets allowed. Owner/Agent AO homes owned & managed by us 022 Rentals Houses LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Near Orlean-Quaint Log Cabin, completely renovated, incl W/D. $800/ mo. (540)364-9932 (703)727-7770 Piedmont gated section. 4BR, 3.5BA SFH, over 4000sqft, fin walkout bsmt, near new, 9ft ceiling, hdwd firs, 2 car grge, HOA incl. $2200/ mo. (703)599-4426 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 307 Amber Circle. Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3.5BA. FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm, $1875/ mo+ dep. Pets considered. Anne' Spaith Owner/Agent REI MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Cali 347-4222 c Rentals — Houses RAPPAHANNOCK * 2BR, 2BA, apt in Sperryville, $795/mo, 1st month rent free to qualified applicant * 1BR, 1BA apt in Sperryville $650, 1st month rent free to qualified applicant ☆ 1BR, 1BA, apt, Sperryville $495. 1st month rent free to qualified applicant FAUQUIER *• 3BR, 2BA, in Warrenton $1800 ☆ 2BR, 1BA apt in Bealeton $850 * 2BR, 1BA apt. in Remington $700 J A J Real Estate 540-825-1234 For further Information please visit our web site at www.Jandjrealestate.com oMoffett oManor M A PART MB NTS e> WaRRENTON’S ONLY LUXURY COMMUNITY' FOR RESIDENTS 55 AND BETTER. 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes Spacious living area Community room for resident events Professional on-site staff Convenient to area shops and businesses Wiiiimwfi »/u iwtf rrquirrmrnis mill apf*i\ Call today - 540-341-8299 *•* a6t>+/ HMM.iioparkproperties.cim Rentals — Office J 12625 Lee Hwy, Rt211 For Loom OFFICE SPACE Up to 3600 sq ft starting @ $1500 per month Can be i subdivided Retail Space starting @ $2500 per month 540-825-7500 WARRENTON AREA, charming ibr loft cottage on horse farm, FP, Skylights, Deck, vaulted ceilings $950/ mo, includes elect. Avail 6/1. 3BR, 2BA, one level cottage, ceiling fans, CAC, patio $1075. Avail 7/15. (540)937-3280 WASHINGTON, VA Private setting. 3BR, 2 BA with garage. $1500/month Call Wanda 540-635-9753 Waterford area: 3BR/ 2BA, all appliances, part, finished basement, quiet. $1,250/ mo. 540-882-3231 Waterford Farm 4BR, 2B, hrdwd firs. Cedar lined closets. 2 fpls/ elec, heat, 2 bams. $1500. 540-882-3540. CENTREVILLE: FURN. rm & board for Fem in exch. for care of disabled fem. adult age 42. Must be kind, patient, trustworthy, ref req d 703-266-2223. Near Orlean-Bsmt apt, incl BR, full BA, FR. Laundry & kitch priv. $ 1 0 0 0 / m o . (540)364-9932 (703)727-7770 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about • 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 \ Rentals — Office _J Office Space”s”. 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 CHEAP RENT New warehouse Bristersburg, VA area, 10,000 sq. ft. or less, $5/sq. ft. FQ6348553 Fenton540-846-6666 Keller Williams (iOO Fo,s*to By Owner Culpeper: 3Br, 2Ba, Lg Fam Rm, Lg 1 Car Gar, $ 2 6 9 K P h 202-423-7696. www gtechno.com/2001. Lovely brick front town home, 2 master suites 2 5 BA Remington, priced to sell @$21 OK (540)439-8052 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 8 Boorkshirc Dr, Warrrnton, VA $499,900 This lovely kept home otters over 3.000 st of living space whieh includes 4BR (Lrg master BR on 1st tin 3 5 BA with a traditum.il tliior plan, large rooms that include tomial living and dining r»s»ni' a kitchen maiie fur cooking with a break Iasi nt**k overlooking the huge backyard, and a main level laundry mud room Fhc fully finished waikup basement has a Recroom. lull bath, large storage area which could eastlv be made into a ^th BR CaU: 540-349-0663 « Cell: 703-296-2051 Open Houses _ Prince William Co. Bristow, VA / Kingsbrooke Priced to sell' OPEN HOUSE. Sat. 5/12. 1-4pm. Deal of the decade! Perfect garage townhm that s immaculate, upgraded & ready for quick occupancy, seller may help with closing costs! 8826 Howland PI, Bristow, VA off Linton Hall Rd/Worthington,right on Braided Stream, right on Howland. Priced low & a gem to boot $339,000 w/ 100% financing MARE DANIEL, RE/MAX OLYMPIC (703) 753-2899 MARE@PANICCtTY.COM Open Houses BEST BUY IN STERLING Immaculate, 5br, 2.5ba. Possible mother in law suite 3600SF/ $559,900 OPEN HOUSE Sat 5/12, 1-4 P.M. 125 Briarwood Ct. 703-216-5769

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(703)628-7989 135 Sates — Real Estate Buyers Seminar Weds., 7-8pm Tish Castelar Long & Foster Warrenton (540)272-3549 Culpeper County 4+ acres with River frontage and app'roved perk $99,900 Emily Henry Long&Foster 540-341-3528 FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 877-596-9375 ext 3 Prudential Carruthers Realtors Great price - rent to own! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View in Strasburg at an affordable price. This home has it all: 2700+ sf. Hardwood floors throughout, ceramic tile in master bath, tray ceiling in MBr w/rope light, three-piece crown molding and more. 4 Br, 2 1/2 bath. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo. old, this home sits on lovely 1.75 rolling, open acres with 360 degree mountain views. Convenient to I66, 181, minutes from Strasburg, easy commute to Winchester, Warrenton, Culpeper, NoVa. Priced to sell at $419,000. Rent to own a possibility. Owneragent: (540) 364-2929. Warrenton: 3BR, 2.5BA on 1+ac, many upgrades. Tisn Castelar Long & Foster (540)272-3549 RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern. NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 $250 Brand New King Pillowtop Set in plastic w/warranty. Can dlvr. 703-378-8866. 6pc Cherry Sleigh Bed Set. Solid wood - still boxed. List $2,200 Sell $1,250! Can dlvr. 703-263-7888. BEDRM - 5pc set NEW IN BOXES. Sell $595. 'Can deliver. 703-378-8866. Full Size mattress set. Still in plastic. $125. 703-378-8866. Queen Pillow Top Set. New in plastic w/warr. $150. Can deliver. 703-263-7888. Have the first signs of spring sent you into a cleaning and sorting frenzy? Have you begun collecting things tor a yard sale? Why not have it in our yard! The Fauquier SPCA will hold a flea market during our Pet Fair on June 2 from 10 to 3. For a $25 donation we provide a 10X10 marked space for you to sell your unwanted treasuresIReserve your space NOW by calling 540-788-9000! For your comfort, may we suggest you also bring a chair, table(s) and canopy/sun shade. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Real Estate for Sale Rappahannock County 139 acres with streams and rustic cabin adjoining Shen. Natn. Park $1,400,000 54 acres with private setting mostly wooded site $652,000 131 acres in 5 lots with tremendous views $1,650,000 Emily Henry Long&Foster 540-341-3528 Real Estate for Sale Fauquier County 2 acres with olo home in Marshall area $175,000 17 acres in Warrenton area with division possibilities $447,000 Emily Henry Long&Foster 540-341-3528 r--\ Real Estate for Safe \___l__ 2 LOTS. 2 HOUSES ADJOINING EACH OTHER Ready to roll. Call for appt to see & find a home for 2 family members to live side by side! Main house is $675,000 + addl house is $250,000 must sell together!' Call & we ll show to you! 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Parents are on Premises. $100.00 ea. 540-923-6556 Boxar Puppies, AKC, champion bloodline, shots, wormed, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. Males & Females. Fawn. Black and Black & White masks. Avail. May 13. $650. Call 304-279-8583. Pomeranians. Young M's and F's. All shots, HW neg. Spayed and neutered $250.00 to approved homes 540-347-4077 Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent .homes. Cal '202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 £ 385 lawn/Carden Double-Shredded hardWOOd & cedar mulch. Chips & top soil. Free delivery. Spreading avl. 703-868-2524. 400 MoptlM J ADOPTION: Loving childLess couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call Ann at 703-795-5912. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Bids & Proposals J BIDS & PROPOSALS The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking bids for the mowing, and minor tree removal on watershed dams in Culpeper and Madison. Sites will be shown in early June; work is to be completed by September 15, 2007. Evidence of contractor's license and liability insurance required. For more information contact the Culpeper District Office, (540)825-8591 Auctions ABSOLUTE AUCTION GREENBRIER SPORTING CLUB! The Greenbrier. \V*»t Virginia Tueaday, May 22 - 2PM f *»ur spectacular golf propcrtn-s at rlu: rrnowiitd Circvnbrurr Sporting (Jubr Enjoy «vm to .1 champ golf course*. KoivKuk-ndiii^, hunting. Ay-hvhmg. the l .iwnhruT Spa, A world . Lav. shopping A. dining. Don't «tiivs this one time chance to jo*n (lit Cirombntt community, the tpiumt of luxury fW .wet 200 years' Cmm« prepurwd $0 Bid & Bmp! • Rwi ftnprnkn Hrtiiji iVk iNiorI - / •(JncMcmw 4MO* m|A 4 HR 4 1 AhIm •Thcvc tlt»nr« J<AXK2ViU>± M) ft . > UH. .M Half*. • fw** fropmir* on ««cr. all *. (MtUVIuw / ~~ ” " >1 Announcements V_'... ' J Request yot r ' Announcements v_) CARE FOR FREEDOM fee the puls* of freedom a air an of Arenas heroes. Jan she Am)r Nmonaf Guard as i medial professoral. f&tik I-MO-GO-GUMD • www.l-SOO-GO-GUAJtO.com Announcements j New Waterfront Homesites ■STARTING AT1TOOT ■IYear no Payments" ■Mar Historic Bath. NC ■Access To icvv & Atlantic C ■Dockable Waterfront jlTUMTER^ OFFERED BY: ® Prudential v-.- -tzj- - Ckr fMr ftMty CallT0i>vt 877'778-455^*F\ 105 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM A PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 RECEPTIONIST/ CASHIER Part-time, afternoons & evenings Apply in person to: 7308 Cedar Run Drive Warrenton, VA CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT General Contractor seeking key individual for on-site supervision of commercial andeducation projects with knowledge of computerized scheduling, word processing, and project management. Should possess strong communication skills. Carpentry trade background preferred. Aggressive salary with great benefits. Fax resume to: 540-364-6307 or email: HR@millerbrothersinc.com Attn: HR Dept. No phone calls please Guitar Instructor Needed Must be dependable, reliable, professional and able to read music and have a strong understanding of music theory. Positive attitude and ability to work with all ages/ levels mandatory. Full-time psoition availabe, excellent pay. Call or email for more information: Drum & Strum Music Warrenton, VA (540)347-7484; timmydingus@drumnstmm.com Torn Up the Heat on Your Career! , the nation's largest propane c WE ARE GROWING! We have immedale openings lor hard-working, customer focused ndMduais at otr Wauertcn. Northern VA locaeon t DELIVERY DRIVERS io dekver propane to ou ( We Offer > Competitive Wages • Paid Training • Paid Unforms ■ Excellent Health/Life/Insurance and More ■ 2 Weeks Paid Vacation •401(K) Plan wfCo Match ' Guaranteed 40hr Week * Overtime Opportunity Requirements include. A valid CDL with HAZMAT endorsements, a great c record & the ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test < background check Applications are being accepted nowl at AmerigM, 8358 Mettz* Rd., Wemnton, VA 20180 Phone: 540-347-2055 • Fax 540-347-2904 jsPrapaneCo CONSERVATION SPECIALIST The John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking an energetic person to fill the conservation specialist position working in Fauquier County. Successful candidate will provide technical assistance to landowners to implement agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs), including conservation planning, survey and design work. Minimum requirements: any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in soils, agronomy, natural resources, water quality, animal science or related field; experience in soil and water conservation; map experience and computer experience a plus. Minimum starting salary is $31,629. Send cover letter and JMSWCD application to: 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31 Warrenton, Va. 20186. For more Information call (540) 347-3120 or email johnmarshall.swcd@vaswcd.org Open until filled. PROJECT TECHNICIAN Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation is a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery. There are current openings for project technicians and engineers for aseptic filling systems. This position will provide technical support for both existing and new installations in all US and Canada locations. The technical support will include project management, start up, training, service work and telephone support to customers. Travel to job site will be required. The successful candidate should have a. minimum of (5) years experience in working with machinery. Technical skills desired include mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and troubleshooting abilities. Strong communication and organizational skills are desired. Shibuya Hoppmann will provide technical training for the machinery. Qualified applicants may e-mail, fax or mail resume to: Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation 13129 Airpark Dr. Elkwood, VA 22718 (located between Culpeper and Warrenton, VA) bambrose@hoppmann.com Fax: 800-630-1039 EOE M/F/V/D In-Home Support Services, Inc. The Personal Care People' * NOW HIRING * Dependable CNA» / PCAs Call: (540)727-9539 Att. College Students: We need 2 hard working People for the summer. Plenty of hours, and good pay. Must have DL, and drug free. All work is local. 540 937-7800 ASSISTANT MANAGER Small busy, privately owned restaurant in Upperville needs front of house assistant manager. Dining room and bar experience necessary, kitchen experience helpful, rotating schedule including weekends required. Team leader attitude a must. Excellent benefits package. Contact Rachael, M-F, 9a-5p 540-592-9020 LEAD CARPENTER/FOREMAN for new construction co. serving Rappahannock Co. Top pay & bonus for right individual. Must have own tools, transportation, have supervisory & construction exp. Please apply with work history, abilities & references to: HR Department, P.O. Box 415 Sperryvllle, VA 22740 HELD SERVICE MECHANIC Applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and basic'mechanical knowledge. We will train you. Must have a valid driver license. Wage rate based on experience. Please contact Jack at: 703-361-6859 FRONT DESK CLERK Must be reliable & dependable to able to work nights & weekends. NIGHT AUDITOR GREAT PAY Benefits available. Excellent opportunity for the right people! Retirees welcome! COMFORT INN 540-349-8900 Previous applicants need not apply. CONSTRUCTION Atlantic Contracting & Material is looking for qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following full time positions at Dulles Airport location: Concrete finishers/ laborers. Fuel/ Lube person. Off Road Dump Truck Drivers & Pipe Crew (all positions) Applicants must have current, valid driver's license (CDL preferable) and be able to verify experience. Competitive Wages and benefits. Please contact Human Resources at 703-572-7847 Ext. 112 Brothers Paving & Concrete Corp. in Manassas is seeking to fill the following positions: Both positions receive Medical, Dental, 401K and Vacation. Call (703)393-1927 or fax resume to (703)393-1928 for consideration BARN HELP Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center Seeking full time employment for Barn Help in Remington, VA. Starting at $8. Must be experienced with horses and capable of working weekends. Valid VA license required. Please call (540)522-0491, (540)522-0585 or email a resume to kellvsfordequest@aol.com 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 540-349-4608 The Plains, VA r THIS COULD BE YOUR AD! CALL 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 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 PRODUCTION/ SHIPPING CLERK Part time, 10-3, M-F. Position involves shipping and receiving, labeling and administrative tasks. Must have working knowledge of MS Office, be able to lift 30 lbs. Must be organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task. Please fax resume to: . 540-347-4755 or send an email: claire@cooperinstruments.com CUSTOMER SERVICE/ DISPATCH Expanding locally owned Heating, Air Conditioning and numbing company is in search of experienced customer service representatives for our Leesburg office. HVAC and Plumbing experience a plus, but not required. Pay commensurate with ability and experience. CaDv703-777-2311 or FAX resume to 540-882-3701 Construction FUEL TRUCK DRIVER/ SERVICE MECHANIC Health, dental, 401k available Ricky L. Brown & Son, Inc. (540)347-6628 HVAC SERVICE TECH &Do you have a $100k+ potential at your current company? &is your company the number one fastest growing in the country? &&W not and you are clean cut, drug free with a clean background, a team player and wish to be part of a winning team - give us a call now to set up a confidential interview. Call now at 540-349-7909. You will not be disappointed. CELL COMMUNICATION TECH/TOWER HAND/ LABORER Stanton Hill 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 I THE IRON BRIDGE I ctfkwfrwbvfcfMnnatcefltetfwp jwiNECQ HELP WANTED Exciting New Restaurant & Wine Bar opening in Warrenton, Va. Mid-May. Looking for energetic, fun, team players. Servers & Bussers Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. Call 410-997-3456 or e-mail steve@ironbrjdoewines.com For more information: www.ironbridoewines.com LANDSCAPE FOREMEN & TRAINEES Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA one of the largest residential landscape companies in the US since 1962, has immediate openings, for Foremen and Trainees in: • Pood, waterfall, and water feature installation. $1000 start-up bonus for qualified Foremen and trainess. • Masons and Paving Installation - masonry and dry laid paver, flagstone, and granite walks, patios, driveways, and retaining walls. • Plant installation and Rock Walls. No maintenance, mowing, or snow removal. • Deck, Arbor, Gazebo Carpenters • Earn up to $60,000+. Year round work and outstanding benefit package. Potential for advancement in management or design/ sales. • Trainees earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required, must work hard and learn quickly. • All positions require Drivers License with good record, but not CDL • Benefits include production and quality bonuses, paid vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Drug Free Workplace. EOE Call 703-327-5050 extension 200 to set up interview

FuHTkm t - ' . . , ^ .--- ■- ' 543 FmiTkTVi I Looking for a Career? Like working Outdoors? Field Technicians Needed! ($12.00 to $18.00/hr to start) Paid Training tuiQuest Job Fair!! 5-12-07 8:00AM - 2:00 PM 10322 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109 (703)368-4333* (Good Driving Record and Background required) HOUSEKEEPER Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7am to Noon on a farm in The Plains, VA. Duties to include but not limited to: Light cooking, cleaning, laundry. Must enjoy children, have a cheery disposition, be flexible, reliable and have own reliable transportation. Please provide personal and work references with Introduction letter or resume to: Box JEC 120647 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20187 Warehouse Recharge your career, right here Martin-Brower is a GROWING 24/7 food distributor in Manassas, VA. WAREHOUSE Offering FT Regular Work! * Pay starts @ $13.15 + shift diff w/raises @ 9mos, lyr, 2yrs * Picking, checking, loading & receiving * 1+ yr warehouse and forklift exp REQD * Be able to work in cooler or freezer Drug test, background check & physicals req'd. Apply in person M-F from 8:30 A - 5:00 P at 11777 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA Sales Manager Requires proven background in Sjtles, preferably in conference center environment. Proficiency in MS Word & Excel, Delphi or Breeze desired. Competitive benefits and wages offered. Send resume and salary requirements to Air lie Conference Center, 6809 Airlie Rd., Warrcnton, VA 20187, or HR@airlic.com; fax to 540-341-3273 HEALTHCARE A ^Opportunities Home Health Care Nurse Wanted on Daily basis, must have valid driver's license, honest, reliable. Good Pay. Rappahannock County Area. Call (757)728-7428 We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 , Medical Assistant We are looking for the riaht candidate to complete our team! This full time position will be responsible for assisting our nursing staff with the inital work up of patients, blood draw and injections. Phlebotomy and medial office experience preferred but not required. Hours needed are Mon-Fri, 9am5:30pm. Our salaries are competitive and based on experience. Please fax your resume to: 540-341-2708 (fax) Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540347-422 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 SOCIAL SERVICES ❖ SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR ❖ STAFFING COORDINATOR ❖ 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@fauc|uterhospital.org ■ Medical Receptionist needed Full Time for a busy office. Will be responsible for scheduling of appointments and procedures and telephone back-up. Competitive salary & benefits. Please fax resume to: 540-341-2708 DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE & CUNICAL ASSISTANTS Well established practice experienceing dynamic growth is offering two career opportunities for dependable team players. • Computer competency with state of the art technology. • Ability to interact professionally with doctor and patients • Some evening hours • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus Please fax resume to: 540-347-7520 REGISTERED NURSE Looking for a challenge and a comfortable working environment? If so, FMC Warrenton Dialysis Center has an opening for you. We are looking for eager and enthusiastic RN's to provide regular dialysis treatments to facility patients, including initiating and terminating dialysis treatments and monitoring vital signs. RN's duties will also include relief charge nurse, assessment, and med admin. Previous exp. preferred, but not required. RN's must possess a current VA license. Candidates must be willing to work flexible 12 hour days including Sat. rotation. NO Sundays and NO eveningsIThis position offers EXC. SALARY (Earn NoVa comparable wages without the commute!), and a FULL benefits package. Interested candidates should send a resume with salary requirements to: , Val Riley 170 W. Shirley Ave. Suite 100 Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax resumes to: 540-341-1835 or call 540-341-7547 EOE FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM JOB FAIR Work in the beautiful countryside of Warrenton, VA. No traffic and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a Planetree facility which exemplifies extraordinary patient care. The rewards and recognition of working in such a patient focused environment are abundant! Fauquier Health System and its Home Health Agency invite you to attend our Allied Health Job Fair. Wednesday, May 16th 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore Conference Room A Located on the 1st floor Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) www.fauquierhospital.org EOE -' WAIT STAFF DISHWASHER & ' KITCHEN ASSISTANT to join our team, evenings, M-Sat Apply within: The Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 Classified Ads Work lmmm M Tim* i. , | Employment ELECTRICAL Contract Manager/ Estimating Large electrical contractor in Chantilly, VA seeks dept mgr w/min 5 yrs office exp as a Project Mgr and Estimator. Knowledge of estimating software helpful. Fax resumes to 703-802-9543 or email to kellooo|obs@ covad.net Electricians Entry Level Trainees New Construction Residential Start $9.50 Per Hour Plus All Benefits Certified Training Program Must have Transp. Call Today 703-968-5545 E.L. Kellogg Corporation Since 1961 Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 18.59% Locality Pay) Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, of one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: www.Lsajobs.cotn 1-800-887-1895 Transportation Security Administration TTY: 1-800-887-5506 TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD EEO/AA. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #403 FT positions to provide support, assessment and living skills to adults with MH and MR in a new residential group home and/or apartment type settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. Bachelor's degree or 5 years exp. $28,411.50 p/yr CLINIC OPERATIONS SPECIALIST #25 FT position in Fauquier providing clerical support to program. Performs receptionist functions. Prioritize multiple tasks and handle confidential data. Knowledge of Word Perfect 5.1. Includes evening hours. HS diploma and one year exp. in the secretarial field. $22,249.50 per/yr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #175 FT positions providing services in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmental!y disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or 2 yrs equiv. exp. $27,046.50 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #240 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr. CASE MANAGER/MR #177 FT in Culpeper to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers & their families. Bachelor's degree in Human Services and relevant experience. $34,515.00 p/yr RESIDENTIAL AIDE #327 Full-time position providing assistance, supervision to mentally disabled adults. Exp w/MR population helpful. $21,196.50 p/yr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, May 21,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 Kjennings @ rrcsb.org limes 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: Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to HumanResource@timespapers.com or Fax to 703.435.9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Newspapers i » mjh juay, ivi LICENSED AGENT Established local insurance agency seeking FT Lie. Commercial / personal lines CSR. Please fax resume to: 540-347-1457 NOW HIRING Lifeguards Pool Managers Pool Service TechsAPPLY TODAY 703-532-0242 www.jazziepools. com Nurses Aides Immediate openings for FT live in /out CNAs and companions in No. VA. Drivers lie a plus. Call Options, Falls Church 703-442-9700 Leesburg 703-669-1504 RECEPTIONIST FULL-TIME Lg. electrical contractor in Chantilly, VA seeking f/t receptionist. Duties include answering the phone, process billing, & other misc office duties. Must have exc. phone skills. Fax resume to 703-802-9543 or email to kelloggiohs® covad.net D I I qy i Thoroughbred Farm Person experienced with TB mares, foals, yearlings. Sales prep, farm maintenance. Refs r e q ' d . (540)364-2387 TITLE CLERK needed for extremely busy dealership in Warrenton. Experienced preferred, but will train the right person. Full time position with great benefits. Please fax resume to: 540-347-1083 WANTED CASHIER for Convenice Store Ex. preferred & benefits available. Rt 522 Flint Hill. Call Settle's Grocery (540)675-3252 NEEDED: Dependable per* son to Mow/Trim 1ac weekly. Town of Washington. (540)222-0005 POLICE OFFICER Town of Vienna, VA The Town of Vienna, VA (pop. 15,000) is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer. The written exam will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007. doors open at 8:30am: test begins promptly at 9am at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna. VA. Written exam requires no advance prep or study; bring photo id; walk-in. For further info contact 703-255-6350 or email www. iobs@ci.Vienna.va.us. Next test date is Tues, June 5, 2007 at 7pm. EOE/AA Aramark Harrison Lodging Shenandoah Nat'I Park Immediate openings for; MAINTENANCE MANAGER JOB CODE: 30823 FRONT DESK MANAGER JOB CODE 31358 Applicants must apply on line to: www.aramark.com For more information, call: ARAMARK HUMAN RESOURCES (540) 843-2135 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE/M/F/DAf Aramark/Shenandoah Nat l Park 'Must be 21 years or older 'Clean driving record May through November 2007 Full time work 40+ hours. Hourly wage based on experience Applicants must apply on line to: www.shenandoahiobs.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE/M/F/D/V POST OFFICE NOW HIRING Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1-800-709-9754 EXT. 9601 USWA WAREHOUSE POSITION F.H Furr Plumbing, Heating and Air is currently seeking warehouse personnel to assist in the fleet division Duties require retro-fitting, outfitting and inventory control of company vehicles. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM ? 5:00 PM Good driving record a must. Some tool experience required. Only hardworking and dependable people need to apply Salary based on experience Please call Michelle Corum at 703-491-2353 or fax resume to 703-576-3183. Development/Communications Foxcroft School in Middleburg has an opening for an entry level Development/Communications Assistant in a dynamic Advancement office. Responsible for photography, writing content for and producing weekly ENewsletter, website maintenance, and admin, support. Bachelors degree, strong writing and PC skills, photography interest/skills, capacity to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines and keep up with long-term projects required. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop desired Exc. benefits. EOE. Send resume to Foxcroft School, PO Box 5555 Middleburg, VA 20118 Attn: Development. Email development@foxcroft.org or fax 540-687-8836.

(— 600 V_ Antiques & * Cadillac, 69 Cpe DeVille, 45K original mi, 472 V8. Med blue, dk blue Ithr, stunning car Show room cond, over 2K in recent receipts. needs nothing. $15,000 firm (540)347-2833 Cadillac 77 Seville 4dr Sedan. 350 fuel mj. V8. 60K orig, mi Beautiful car, all records. Orig. invoice & title. Asking $9,900 304-264-4926 or 304-676-2945 (c) Mazda 1981 RX7 Black. 66K original mi, $1000/ OBO. Pis call 240 313-0339. 605 Automobiles 01 Dodge Stratus. 108K, AT. 4 dr, red, needs some work, new Ores $3000 OBO ,540)364-1879 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder siiver conv. loaded ithr, well maint. wilt fi nance, a great ride 540 687 3535 (Times Community Newspapers f c.. \ 2000 VW Passat GLX V6, titonic trans, 62,500/mi. blue w/ tan Ithr, all pwr. sun-roof, fully loaded. $9300. 202-586-5349, 703-430-1416 2007 Ford Fusion SEL Single owner, excl cond. very well equip + ext warr & svc plan: $18,895(703)728-6324 '93 Nissan 300ZX convertable, black, 135K mis, mechanic kept, $5500 /obo. 540-318-5439 '96 Lexus ES 300 sedan 4dr, blk, clean, V6, auto trans, all pwr. Ithr seats, AM/FM stereo & CD, sun / moon roof, current VA inspect, fair to good cond $3900. 540-439-3259 '96 Toyota Corolla, 4DR sdn, burgandy, Auto, 92K, excl cond. Carefully Maint. New insp. $4600 703-757-1845 99 Buick Park Ave 4DR Sedan V6 3.8L Auto, loaded. Ithr seats. 1 owner, gd cond. 95K. $5,500 703-444-5411 99 Toyota Silver Sedan S70, 157 freeway miles, exc cond. loaded. Asking $4800. (571)309-0624 Bulck '92 Estate Wagon Roadmaster. 11 OK mi. 350 fuel inj. V8. White/tan Ithr Pep Boys certified. Asking $6500. 304-264-4926 or 304-676-2945 (c). Chrylser 2006 300C: Creme colored beauty. 7k miles, exc cond & loaded. $28K or best offer 540-662-6697. Chrysler 00 Sebring JXI conv excel cond, new tires, drives like a dream. Bike rack. $6250. (301)639-5551. Chrysler 02 Sebring: conv, blue. 45K, new top/brakes, Lthr, war $8999. E- 703471-9249 view sail canner@vahoo.com Custom .84 Chevy Camaro Z28. new 350 high perl. V8 eng, 398HP, Auto, exc cond, Ithr sport seating, light kit. high power amp. new paint/ tires/rims, fold out CD. $ 1 2,0 0 0. (240)882-9404 Great grad gift. 2006 Honda Civic LX, add'l sound system, atomic blue, 25K mis, excel cond, $16,500. (540)665-0069 Honda '00, 2 dr, green. Civic EX, AT, sunrf, 94K mis, needs motor/ transmission mounts. $3000. (540)364 2599 KIA 2005 Sportage w/ sunroof. Red, 21K mi. $18,800. Exc. cond. Call 703-313-2193 or 703-777-2652 aft 5pm. Lexus ES 99: AT, fully loaded. 6 cd changer, |thr, all pwr, snroof, 111K mi, good cond. $8900. 571-233-7291 Miata 1996, new vinyl tan top, brakes, exhaust sys. timing belt, within 1 yr, blue, $4500. (540)439-2703 Volvo 850,1995,one family ownership, 134k miles, snrf,leather, detailed maint records $3,100. 703-518-2380 99 Jeep Wrangler SE, white, tan top, 5spd, 4x4. CO. 82K, good cond.$7500/obo. (540)341-7424 Ads Work Can a Rep Today Call 347-4222 12' Terry Jon Boat w/ trailer, new tires A spare, trolling mtr, battery & depth finder. $850. (540)219-4628 2001 Skeeter Fast boat. Model ZX2200, incl GPS & new trolling mot o r. $ 1 7 0 0 0. (540)364-9932 (703)727-7770 '95 Searay 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $ 1 4 K / o b o 571-259-6834 Fisher Marine Bass Boat, Motor, and Trailer. Garage kept Excellent Cond! 16' Fisher Marsh Hawk 3V Bass Boat with 70hp Yamaha w/power trim (very low hrs, very fast), Cox Fisher customer trailer w/spare tire, foot pedal trolling motor, Dual fish finders, Dual gas tanks, Rod holders, Live well, Dual batteries with built-in dual charging system. Stereo, Extra props. Extra replacement lower unit $$$, much more. Must See, ready to Fish! $4,000/ or best offer. 703-777-9423. Buy It Sell It Trade It Run It In Tunes Community Newspapers' Classifi i arc ulWIai (Times '03 32' Pioneer RV, mint corn! Sleeps 8, at great Beach cmpgmd 1yr PIF Enjoy right now $16,500 703-327-4238 04 WINNEBAGO, 29'. like new, low mis, sleeps 6, 2 slides. fuNy equip w/ generator. $55K. 540-439-3312 1994 Winnebago Adventurer 32ft, grt cond, low mileage, must see, priced to sell. $21,900 OBO. (540)825-4688 1999 Coleman Westlake Popup, BA w/shwr, stove, grill, sips 10, extras, $5k OBO. Excel cond. (540)347-9799 2004 WILDWOOD LE 26ft. Queen Bed.2 Bunks, FB A, Sleep/ Sofa.Dinett/Bed.Fridg/ Freezer, Outside Shower &Gri!l, Full Slide,Plenty of storage,EC, $15,000 OBO 540-822-9027 73 Travel Trailer, 22ft, Lit Hobo, New Hot water heater, new cook stove, new tolet, new carpet, deck, $2500/ obo AS IS. Catlett area. 540-788-4924. 94 Jayco 300FK, Eagle series, sips 6, full kitch & BA, new awning, clean, good cond. $4995. (540)347-2809 '98 Palamino pop-up camper w/ camping equip. Sleeps 6-8, $3500/obo. (540)351-0323 99 Fleetwood Wilderness: 26ft Perfect cond. Orig owner/used 1x, sips 6. AC/fumace, UH, loaded. $10,900. 540-862-4178. 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 06 Honda VTX 1800 F Series. Spec2, 500 mi. Financing Avail-Village Feed. Asking $11,900. (540)937-2127 (540)854-8800 2000 HD Fat Boy w/ accessories, black ice, runs grt, 106 Stroker w/120hp & 130 torque. $ 1 5 K O B O . (540)428-9570 '99 Harley Davidson Road King, original owner 1200mi, stock, 540-687-3535 For Sale: Suzuki 2006 C90T- Fuel injectedonly 148 miles, VA insp, new cond, has windshield, saddle bags, engine guard, floor boards front & rear, power commander, hard krome 3* exhaust with extra tips, rear back rest & luggage carrier, engine guard, windshield bag, rag lights, front fender rail, garage kept. Must see! Over $2K invested in extras. $1 0,995. Call 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. Suzuki 06 CRF70F Dirt Bike: Red A white, exc. cond., 3 speed automatic, great starter bike. $1,200. 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. '04 GMC Canyon Factory Rims & Tires, barely used, in excellent condition!I Asking $500. Must go as a full 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). Wanted Corvair Engine, any year, state price & condition. Ron (703) 216-8276 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 '03 JEEP Liberty Sport 4WD, V6, Auto, power all, ABS, CO, A/C. 1 owner, 91K . Grt cond. $9000 540-349-4920 03 MITSUBISHI Outlander, silver / dark grey, auto, under warranty, 71K hwy mis, brand new BF Goodrich tires, 1 owner, aH 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 CO, tow pkg. $12,000. (540)347-9333 93 Rengerover, good cond, a lot of brand new parts. Only 105K, $4500. (571)258-9117 97 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD.V6.166K.4DR, Auto,PS,PB,PW.AM/ FM Cass, AC.Reliable $2950 540-822-5290 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1 owner gar kept CondMust see! Green/Gold asking $3900 109K 703-229-7748 '97 Marc Mountianeer, 129K mis, Blk, sunroof, cd, Ithr, AWD, V8, great cond, $5000/obo. 540-905-9127 Ford, 2001, Explorer Sport. Exc. cond. 115K mi, sunroof, A/C, many new parts. Must see! $6,700. 703-430-0626 fCTO TMWi - 01 28' Sportsman camper, 2 slides, Ig shower, qn bed, conv oven, < 200 road mi. $18k. (518)529-6557. 01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac White, Exc Cond, 92k, AUTO, 4.0L V6. Bed extension. $8,300. (540)349-4722 1982 Blue Chevy 3/4T 6.2L Diesel 4X4 auto pickup, nice looking truck / some rust in good powerful running cond w/ 8' bed. current VA inspection w/ cap. 149,596 mi., many extras, asking $1800. cefl 703 597-2099 or Hm. 540 364-2003. 1990 Ford F350 quad dually XLT Lariat. 7 3 diesel, 136K, good cond, bedliner, gooseneck hitch, run. brds. tow pkg, auto, post traction. $5200. (540)270-9358 2000 Ford F350 Lariat: Diesel dually, crew cab, full bed. loaded. Lthr, cap & tow pkg BO. 540-687-3535 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty XL crew cab. Lariat V8 Deisel All extras 88K $18,000 352-7899162/540-687-6544 2004 F-450 4X4 Dump Bed, 23K mi. Transfer Warr. White. Auto. $38,000 703-431-5719 or 540-668-6213 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, ask $35,900, immaculate, loaded. 4K mis. G a r g e kept. (540)848-5198 '95 Dodge Dakota Sport. 4wd, auto. 103K mis, current insp, looks great, $3500/obo. 540-229-0157 '95 Isuzu Sealer Truck 99K 5 HP Honda spray unit, dia. pump. 550 Gal Tank. $9,800 703-203-8041 96 Ram 2500 4x4, new motor plus trans, rack, tool box. tow package. Runs great. $4700/ obo. (540)229-1699 '98 Ford F150 88K $7700 & '97 Ford F150 89K $6700. Both Long Bed 6cyl AT, in great shape! 540-882-3996 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 '98 Ford Windstar Mark 3 Hightop conversion van. Leather seats, TV, OVD. 81K, Good shape, $2950 sct286@ aol.com 703-771-8105 Ford, '99 Windstar Van. 139K mi., Good cond. Asking $3,000/ obo. (703)668-0135. Junk Cars - Cash Paid: Professionally removed for free. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask. for Allen. No. Va. areas! Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-351-0121 Times Community Classified Employment Your best local job resource ...every week. 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