Rappahannock News, May 31, 2007

r -■ r r .r v t—tr-~ir ft Rappuhatinock County's Family Newspaper Since 1877 129th Year ... No. 22 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2007 WVm.RAPPNEWS.COM 50 CENTS Smith jumps into record books By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Irving Smith has earned himself a spot in Rappahannock County High School’s track-and-field record books. The senior knocked down the school’s 31-year-old long-jump record with a leap of 21 feet, 9 3/4 inches Friday at the regional meet in Charlottesville. The previous record, set in 1976, was 21 feet, 9 1/4 inches. Panthers track-and-field coach Scott Stephens said he thought Smith was capable of setting the triple-jump record this season. But he didn’t expect him to challenge the long-jump mark. “He’s kind of surprised us in the long jump,” Stephens said. Prior to Friday, Smith’s best long-jump performance of the season came on May 9 at Manassas Park, where he leaped 21 feet, 1 inch. Although Smith’s jump Friday was the best in Rappahannock history, it only earned him second place at the Group A, Region B meet. Nevertheless, Smith will still be heading to the Group A state meet Saturday at Radford University. He is the only Panther that qualified for the statewide competition. Smith said he is still undecided about where he will attend college in the fall, but he hopes to continue his track and basketball careers at the next level. He earned second team all-district honors on the Panthers basketball team last winter. L Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin AHen RECORD BREAKER: Irving Smith long-jumped 21 feet, 9 3/4 inches at the regional track-and-field meet Friday to set a new Rappahannock County High School record. E-mail the reporter at kallen@ timespapers.com _ Photos courtesy of Kattiie Russo MOVING FORWARD: Eva Parios smiles during the kindergarten graduation ceremonies I--—m FAVORITE VERSE: Ashley Nicole Evans illustrates one of her favorite poems of the year with her fingers. Youngest grads celebrate By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Last Wednesday marked the closing ceremonies for the pre-school and pre-kindergarten, as well as the graduation of the kindergarten class at Wakefield Country Day School. Proud parents, grandparents and friends gathered to celebrate the occasion at an assembly that invoked broad smiles and a few happy tears, as all present observed the strides the children have made this past year. Students from all three grades processed into the auditorium, walking slowly and proudly in their finery. The kindergarten came in last, all the girls in white and the boys in white shirts and ties with boutonnieres. Head of School Kathleen Grove gave the invocation and welcomed the crowd, and kindergarten teacher Kathy Nilan gave opening remarks about the treasures of teaching her class, recounting special moments through out the year. She noted how wonderful it had been to watch as the children learned, “everything from consonants to continents, music to matrix, counting to calendar, George Washington to geo-boards, songs to Spanish, diaries to dominoes, and Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) poems to penmanship.” The kindergarteners then each stood in turn and recited the poem they had chosen as their “favorite” during the year. The selections varied widely, and the subjects, whether humorous, serious, spiritual, or whimsical, were each wonderfully presented. Selections featured poets such as Langston Hughes, A.A. Milne, William Wordsworth and John Updike. The classmates each received individual reading awards See STUDENTS, Page A2 All photos by E Raymond Boc Veterans celebrated by community tribute At left, a new monument set in the Sperryville Cemetery will pay tribute to all veterans. Top right, Monday’s Honor Guard consisted of Mark Esola (foreground), Carl Payne, Mike Ryan and Ernest. Middle right, Rappahannock’s own Brian Taylor and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bob Chappell provided the music for Monday’s dedication. Bottom right, his trumpet stirred the air and hearts of all present as Rappahannock student Buster Brown played taps. See the full story on Page A2. rrat»8 Photos courtesy of Ben Mason BIG SUCKER: These photos show the lamprey corpse found by the Masons in the Thornton River in the Castleton area. Parasitic fish found in Thornton River By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer When the young Arlo Mason told his dad about the fish he found by the Thornton River, Ben Mason was initially curious. When his 7-year-old led him to the two-foot long dead corpse he was horrified. “It was one of the ugliest creatures that I have ever seen,” he said about the long snake shaped water creature. “It had these big ugly suckers...it looked like something out of the movie Alien.” Mason also found one cut in half. Rappahannock angler Timothy Lacy found a similar fish in the county and reported it to the Rappahannock County Sheriff's office leading to further investigation. As he perused the Internet, Mason believed that they were Mountain Brook Lampreys, a parasitic fish that lived in fresh waters. He was not far off. John Odenkirk, a marine biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries recently stated that the fish were in fact Sea Lampreys. Odenkirk stated that Sea Lamprey live in salt water and spawn in fresh water and usually swim into fresh water to spawn their offspring. The Sea Lamprey attaches itself to another fish, sucking the blood and other bodily fluids out of the host. “With the Embrey Dam gone in Fredericksburg, Sea Lampreys are now free to ascend to historical spawning grounds in the upper watershed,” said Odenkirk. The Embrey Dam was demolished in February of 2004 to allow the return of certain species of fish in the Rappahannock River. Among the targeted species were American Shad, Hickory Shad, the Blueback herring and the Alewife herring. Odenkirk noted that fish species such as striped bass and American eels have also begun to show their presence in area rivers, but the targeted species are slower to catch up. “The Sea Lamprey is not a target but an opportunist,” said Odenkirk. Although Sea Lampreys wrecked havoc in the Great Lakes in Michigan, devastating the native fish populations, Odenkirk stated that Sea Lampreys are native to this area and not a threat. “They will kill a fish here and there. . . after all it’s a predator, “ said Odenkirk, “but it won’t annihilate fish populations like it did in the Great Lakes.” Odenkirk stated that in spite of their parasitic nature it is not necessary for anglers to destroy Sea Lampreys. “There is no real reason to kill them,” he said, “they may die after spawning but not always.” Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com. Newsmakers Clever and cunning Every county in Virginia has them and it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere soon. See Page B1. Take a hike Celebrate National Trails Day at Shenandoah National Park. Experts can lead the way. SeePage A8. Homeward bound Rappahannock’s foreign exchange students prepare to head for their respective homelands. See Page A6. An Artist’s View Rappahannock County is fast becoming an artist’s mecca This issue debuts a new column. See Page B1.

County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Monday, June 4, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. AGENDA 2 p.m. meeting David Cubbage, VDOT - Rediviva Bridge Dr. David Compton, director of the RappahannockRapidan Health District - Proposed Jordan River Scenic River Designation + Lynn Crump, Department of Conservation and Recreation + RCHS Mapping Team Old Business - Workforce Investment Act Inter-Local Agreement + Proposed amendment - Draft Ordinance from the Sludge Working Group - Emergency Communications Update - Update on Regional Jail - Update on Solid Waste Planning - Update on Dominion power line proposal - “Living Towns” event, May 31 at Schoolhouse in Sperryville New Business + LEOs Benefit Increase Information - May Building Permit Report Accounts Closed Session-§2.2-3711 A 7, Legal matters regarding actual or probable litigation; Dominion Power proposal zoning violation and lawsuit filed regarding a reassessment 7 p.m. meeting - Zoning Text Amendments, Automobile Sales, Repair and/or service - FY 2008 County Budget Public Hearing • On Thursday, June 7, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. Scientists investigate fish kill reports on Upper James, lower Cowpasture Rivers RICHMOND, VA.-Virginia officials again are seeking the publics assistance in determining the extent of fish kills as reports of dead and dying fish are investigated on the upper James River and the lower Cowpasture River. In the past few weeks, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries received scattered reports of dead fish in the lower Cowpasture. Recently, reports surfaced of affected fish in the upper James. DEQ and DGIF investigated these reports more thoroughly on May 16 and found affected fish on the Cowpasture, mainly downstream of Route 39; on the James near Buchanan in Botetourt County; and on the James at Horseshoe Bend, also known as Narrow Passage, upstream of Buchanan. On the Cowpasture, rock bass, smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish had lesions. The number of fish with lesions near Buchanan was small, but scientists believe the situation requires further investigation. Smallmouth bass, rock bass and redbreast sunfish are the main species affected. At Horseshoe Bend, more fish with larger lesions were found. Northern hogsucker, smallmouth bass, rock bass, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish are mainly affected, and numerous dead fish also were observed. The observations on the James River are similar to fish kills in the Shenandoah River watershed in the past three years. The internal organs of these fish have been preserved for analysis. In addition, DEQ and DGIF plan a combined effort the week of May 21 to collect fish on the James, Cowpasture and Shenandoah rivers. The fish will be sent to several laboratories, microscopically examined, and tested for bacteria and viruses. The Shenandoah River Fish Kill Task Force is coordinating this latest investigation with additional biologists from DEQ and DGIF, as well as with angler groups and university scientists. The task force continues to receive reports of fish kills on the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah. The public is encouraged to provide any information on the location, number and type of fish found dead or sick in the Shenandoah, Cowpasture and James river systems. Distressed fish are found mainly in eddies, shallow areas and slow-moving waters away from the main current. Anyone with information is asked to call the DEQ regional office in Harrisonburg at (540) 574-7800, or toll-free in Virginia at 1-800-592-5482. Information also can be emailed to fishreports@deq.virginia.gov. Yesl n Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Mai&"^.^ Rappahannock..*21 Elsewhere in the U.S...*27.“/year Name Address City_±_State_Zip_ Mai subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable luc BappatunMck News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: NewAddrta* -■-1 The Rappahannock News (USPS #453580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street Washington. Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, hie. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in US, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News. PO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 Veterans celebrated by community tribute By Barbara Adolfi Special to the Rappahannock News This Memorial Day was very special in Rappahannock County. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1150 made it possible so that future generations of this community can honor and celebrate those who have given their lives for this country. “For the sacrifices they made and the prices they had to pay, thank you kind soldiers for fighting for the USA.” These words from the song, “Thank you, kind soldier,” composed by Brian Taylor and sung with Bob Chappell on Monday morning symbolized the spirit of the VFW Post 1150 Memorial Dedication in Sperryville Cemetery. About 200 people took time from their holiday to honor not only those who are deceased, but also, in the words of Post Commander D- Lee Hitt, to “support lire troops in action as we speak.” Aileen Johnson read a poem “A Salute to the Military” that reminded those present that “Some never returned their story to tell.” R. Gray Armistead, Capt., US Navy (retired) did have stories to tell and recalled that in ’44-’45 he lost his entire squadron, his commanding officer, his best friend, and more. “I know something about fighting. I know something about death. I know something about people wanting to kill me...and I know about freedom, too,” said Captain Armistead. Post Commander Hitt asked the gathering to remember those now serving and noted that this day, “brings us together in comradeship and peace.” A warm soft breeze enveloped the Post 1150 veterans who had the honor of removing the black cloth from the wreath and officially dedicating the memorial. Standing on the hill above the monument, Buster Brown played Taps for the deceased. Post Chaplain Wayland gave the closing remarks. The Presentation and retirement of Colors was done by the Honor Guard, consisting of Mark Esola, Mike Ryan, Ernest Clater and Carl Payne. Mike Ryan, a Navy Seal, member of the Honor Guard and husband of Susan Estes Ryan, has lost 24 out of a group of 2000 Navy Seals with injuries to many others. For him the installation of the monument is important because it gives the county a definitive place for honoring veterans for the sacrifices they have made. Susan had noted how many family and friends have served and were buried in the cemetery. For her the monu ment represents love of county and freedom and is important in that it gives us a way to honor all those who served. From concept to completion in one year, this memorial is also a tribute to the hard work and generosity of many members of this community. James Swindler, Korean War Veteran, Post Quartermaster and chair of the memorial committee, has worked tirelessly, along with his wife Phyllis, to develop a plan of action, send out fund raising letters, gain the cooperation of the cemetery in donating a site and designing the memorial itself. Jim was hospitalized on Friday of Memorial Weekend and was unable to attend the dedication ceremony. Post Commander Hitt paid special tribute to James and Phyllis Swindler in making this memorial a reality. He also thanked Kim Estes Kilby, the Culpeper Star Exponent and the Rappahannock News for their support. Two little angels, Carrington and Cameron Wayland, were at the top of the stairs passing out the programs as people arrived. It is clear that this memorial would not have become reality without the generous contributions from members of the community. Thanks to all of you for your support. Police Briefs Holiday traffic tickets Speeding motorists traveling in Rappahannock County were met with strict enforcement over the Memorial Day weekend from members of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. RCSO Deputies made about 75 traffic stops from May 25 to May 28. Of this number, 20 stops were made on Lee Highway (U.S. 211), 17 on the Sperryville Pike, and 11 on Zachary Taylor Highway (Route 522). Off the highway State Trooper Brandon Johnson stopped to help Betsy Woodward, 66, from Culpeper, Va. after she drove her 1989 Buick off of the right side of Highway 211. The accident occurred on May 20 at about 8:35 a.m. Woodward suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Motorcycle D.UJ. Tracy Sargent, 48, from Manassas, Va. was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol after tipping over her 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The accident occurred on May 20 at about 3:30 p.m. According to the police report, Sargent ran off the right side of the road as she was coming around a curve on Route 729. She was arrested by State Trooper Brandon Johnson. Lesser of two evils David Smoot, 43, of Washington, Va. struck a 1994 Buick that was packed on Highway 522 with his Ford F-350 pickup. The accident occurred on May 23 at about 2:00 p.m. According to the police report, Smoot swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle that was crossing the center line. No charges were filed by State Trooper Brandon Johnson who investigated the scene of the accident. Correction In an article entitled “Going to regionals” in the May 24 issue of the Rappahannock News, the beginning of the eighth paragraph should have read, “Russell, who has been a major cog in the Rappahannock machine...” The Rappahannock News regrets this error. Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's office for the period of May 18, 2007 to May 25,2007. 7b find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District Samuel D. Snead to Samuel D. Snead and Wife tr. 38.0818 and i 1.04 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 18-21. Samuel D. Snead and others to Brian C. Kie and Wife, 1.04 j acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 18-21. Natalie F.Emrey and others to Heather V. Marsh, 50 acres, Deed 1 of Gift, Tax Map: 39-22A. Jonathan Wayne Clatterbuck to Steve T. Clatterbuck and Wife, I 4.3565 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 19-59B. Wakefield District Samuel D. Snead to Hillcrest Rentals L.L.C., 1.7251 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 13-80. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Victoria Dietel Hoppe; John Fredrick Dietel, Lisa' Remington Dietel, Cynthia D. Rrieger, and Elizabeth L. Dietel; 2.7565% interest each in 30.0759 acres, Tax Map: 12-21C. Jackson District Outback Inc. to Robert E. O'Hara and wife, 50.10 acres, $625,000.00, Tax Map: 30-4. Jeremy Adam Clem to Samuel D. Snead and others, 29.5316 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 4-12. Valerie A Owens to Valerie A Owens, 24.302 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map 52-130. Patrick M. Lee and Wife to Valerie A. Owens, 10 Acres, $248,000.00, Tax Map: 52-23. Piedmont District Ruth Williams Young to Tferry Williams Austin and others, 1.5 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 37-21F Albert B. Playne to Carl W. Payne, 5 acres, $40,000.00, Tax Map:27-51. Dons Majors Curtis Richardson Thomas to Claudia Louise | Richardson, 5.9327 acres, 4.6377 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 37-&J Dorthy Grove to Carl W. Payne, interest in 5 acres, $20,000.00|f Tax Map 27-51. Charlotte G. Jenkins to Carl W Payne, 5 acres, $20,000, Tax | Map: 27-51. § Stonewall/Hawthorne District Dennis E. Kloske to Robert Blair and others, 17.428 acres, 1 $755,000.00, Tax Map: 59-13A. Edward D. Waylond and others to Dana A. Hearn others, 9.766 acres, $325,000.00, Tax Map: 54-24. Graduation From Page A1 and diplomas, while the younger students were presented with “leaving certificates.” The program included the preschool singing “Yankee Doodle Dandy” the pre-kindergarten’s recitation of the poem, “All Things Bright and Beautifid” by Cecil Frances Alexander, and a jointly sung “Grand Old Flag,” followed by a special reception for all the guests. National Medusa Awards announced The results are in for the 2007 Medusa Mythology Exam, and five WCDS students have won awards: Marguerite Beattie, Taylor Hammelman, and Keenan Sherwood received Laurea certificates (based on 33-38 correct answers of 50), p and Katherine Russo and Matthew Wingfield received Olivae certificates (based on 28-32 correct answers of 50). Senior Summit On Saturday, May 19, a Senior Summit was held in the school’s auditorium, with students presenting their theses on a variety of topics. Each had chosen a topic back in the fall and worked on his or her thesis for over six months. As part of the research phase, the seniors traveled several times to Charlottesville to utilize the extensive library resources housed at the University of Virginia. During their presentations, many of the students used Power-point to advance their views, as well as other visual aids. The presentations began with Patrick Dale, whose topic was, “Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC): The Other Civil Rights Movement;” followed by Kate Kevis, whose topic was “Private or Public - The Educational Experience.” Shane Parker chose “Creationism and Evolution: The Flying Spaghetti Monster,” and Ben Luke’s topic was “Rapid Population Growth: Problems of the Present and the Possible Solutions.” Megan Baker presented, “One Nation under God: The Separation of Church and State, and Chantel Paul’s topic was “Black Magic: The Secrecy of Slavery.” After a brief break, the program resumed with Catriona Toth, presenting “Wires of the Past: The Advancement of Wartime Communication.” Bora Ercantruck followed with, “Ataturk: Father of the Turks,” and Dan Carrier presented, “The Economic Scale: A Balance Between Economic Freedom and Social Regulation.: Jody Green spoke on “Women’s Rights in America; Has History See STUDENTS, Page A3 Introducing Pelham's Pub Summer Menu Jalmpeuo Poppers Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Onion Kings Fried Clams Appetizer Sampler ************************ Traditional Pizza with Fepperoni Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Vinaigrette Chicken Salad Sauteed Pectus Trout Crah Cake Sandwich Kih Steak Sandwich Angus Beef Burger Grilled Chicken Sandwich Angus Cheeseburger Club Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Cod Fish Sandwich Chicken Tenders Dimiag Hours Lnnch: Monday - Sunday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm **See Web-sile for New Entertainment on Thursday Nights** Free Pool Pass with Lunch Monday - Thursday Phone 54S-3W-177* - 145*9 Edwards Shop Road. 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Colony collapse: Local farmers worry about effects of honeybee disappearance By Jason Peck Rappahannock News Staff Writer Honeybee hives are dying across the world. With no warning the honeybees vanish, leaving behind hives and ' unhatched eggs and the pollen they collected. Virginia beekeepers are reporting die-offs in more than 40 percent of their hives, posing a potential threat to farmers in need of a good pollinator. But no one seems to know why. “How many companies could stay in business losing 40 percent of their workforce?” asked Keith Tignor, the state apiarist. “Each hive could be looked at as mini-factory.” They call it Colony Collapse Disorder. No one knows what causes it, or how it will impact the estimated $20 billion worth of crops that depend on honeybees. “These are factors that are very hard to sit down with,” admitted Richard Fell, a professor of entomology at Virginia Tech. “There may be some slight increase in the price of apples, we might see an increase in honey.” The issue has received much media attention, mixed with a little bit of fear. And in the meantime hives continue to die. The honeybee’s existence in North America was always tenuous. Originally imported from Europe, records as far back as 1915 report a mysterious “disappearing disease” that caused mass die-offs. The actual losses remain uncertain; Virginia law does not require beekeepers to register hives, and an inventory has never been done on bees in the wild. Officials currently rely on beekeepers filling out a 20-page survey to see if they suffered colony collapse disorder in the first place. But researchers have gathered a rough estimate through surveys with beekeepers. The appearance of tracheal mites in the 1980s dealt honeybees a serious blow. By the mid90s wild honeybees had all but ceased to exist. Tignor estimates about 30,000 hives in Virginia; the number stood around 90,000 before the mites. And mass die-offs are common among beekeepers. Even in good years beekeepers often lose 20 to 3p percent of their hives. “There were a lot of colony losses noted last fall,” Fell said. “We’ve seen losses through the winter from poor food conditions moving into winter times. Then those wet conditions add up to problems from parasites. The combination lead to signifi cant declines.” Strictly speaking, any animal with hair can be a pollinator, including humans that catch the pollen on their clothes. The North American continent has more than 1,000 species, including the bumblebee and orchard bee. Those species kept pollination alive and well until mechanized farming became the norm. The European honeybee soon found itself as the ideal pollinator when the orchards grew in size. Farmers found the need for a lot of pollination within a short period of time. Today, many beekeepers make a living by transporting the hives to orchards, rather than harvesting the honey. Honeybees have longer tongues, which allow them to catch pollen in smaller flowers. And they leave the flowers unscathed, unlike the carpenter bee, which chews through the side. Honeybees live far longer than the natives, and are far more active. A single hive can host nearly 60,000 insects. Most orchards today depend on the honeybee to pollinate crops from cucumbers to cantaloupes. The apple and blueberry crops in Virginia rely on them completely, while almond Staff Photo/Raymond Thompson Lele Hankins of Culpeper has lost one hive already this year farmers in California depend on them for their very survival. But why now? Was this disorder something they fought off in the past? Dry weather has been listed as a possibility. But CCD also appears in Europe and Hawaii, which had different seasons than North America’s dry summer. Tignor cited a fungus that might be toxic. A recently discovered protozoan could affect the digestive tract, keeping the bees from ingesting food. And the mites that nearly drove European honeybees to extinction are still mentioned as a possibility. A group of scientists made headlines when they blamed the problem on cell phone radiation. The theory didn’t last long. Tigner says that scientists placed phone on top of hives. • “Dropping a cell phone on a beehive is equivalent to someone walking into your living room,” he said. “It’s very disorienting.” The problem has brought some action, however. Fell recently received funds to study the problem, among other issues. “It’s not just this problem,” Fell explained. “We’re looking at ways to improve management procedures, bring about more integrated pest management, and reduce reliance on chemical materials. We’re looking at promoting pollination.” Others will watch and wait. Culpeper resident Lele Hankins serves as secretary for the Northern Piedmont Beekeeper’s Association. She’s no stranger to CCD, having lost a hive already. But the selfdescribed “hobby” keeper isn’t jumping to conclusions. “I don’t think this is being blown out of proportion,” she said. “I ju6t think the people talking don’t know what they’re talking about. More research needs to be done Jjefore there’s a resolution.” You may contact Jason Peck at 825-9882 or e-mail jpeck@ timespapers.com County budget open for comments By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Now that the Rappahannock County Public Schools’ controversial budget has been adopted, the Board of Supervisors is moving on to discuss the rest of the county’s budget for the next fiscal year. County Administrator John McCarthy has proposed a budget that calls for $8,181,948 for non-school expenses. That is an increase from fiscal 2007s $7,661,555 budget. The bigger budget will not require a tax increase, McCarthy said. Large onetime expenses in this year’s budget, such as the $145,000 price for closing the last cell in the Amissville landfill, will be paid for with accumulated reserves. “We’re not taxing for those, so they won’t have any effect on the tax rate,” McCarthy said. The school budget, which was approved by the supervisors on May 7, totaled $12,096,934 and will require a 1-cent tax increase from fiscal 2007’s rate of 58 cents per $100 of land value. McCarthy said it would be very difficult to cut enough from the non-school part of the county's budget to make up for that 1-cent hike. Many county expenditures are the result of state and federal requirements, and are tied to funding hum those sources. Therefore, cutting county funds would in some cases result in the loss of some state and federal funds as well. “Because so much of the money the county spends is tied to things we have to do ... it’s kind of hard to find a penny in spending out of those things,” he said. The public will be able to comment on the non-school portion of the county budget at the supervisors’ 7 p.m. meeting on Monday at the County Courthouse. McCarthy has suggested that the board decide on the county’s final budget figure at a special meeting at 6 p.m. on June 25. 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We will be holding tryouts on June 5 and June 7 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s soccer fields in Culpeper. If there are any questions, please contact Aboxly@aol.com or 547-2787. Culpeper Comets U-14 Girls Soccer Tryouts A rising Culpeper Comets U14 girls’ travel team is evaluating players for the fall 2007 soccer season. Girls bom after August 1, 1993 are eligible. We are focused on player development and enjoying the game in a competitive environment. We play in the Old Dominion Soccer League with games played on Sundays beginning early September. Tryouts will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran School on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prospective players should plan to attend both dates. Anyone interested should contact Coach Jason Lilly at (540) 825-6823 or via email at comets93g@yahoo.com. Culpeper Comets U-14 Boys Soccer Tryouts The Culpeper Comets U-14 Boys travel soccer team is seeking dedicated physically fit players for all positions on our team. Players should be bom on or after 08/01/93. The focus of the Comets is on technique, tactics, foot skills, and above all, sportsmanship and team spirit. Games are played on Sundays, and travel to play other teams in the division is required. Tryouts will be held on Saturday June 2 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Saint Luke’s soccer field in Culpeper. The rain date will be June 9 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Boys interested in trying out for this fun and competitive team must attend the tryouts. If there are questions, please e-mail Gary Roberts at gbsroberts@comcast.net. LAST DEFENSE: Patrick Dale presents his thesis at the recent Senior Summit. Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo Students From Page A2 Changed Unequal Pay, Few Leadership Positions and Social Injustices?” Jong Lim’s topic was “Mathematical Laymen: Daily Usage of Mathematics,” while Peter Kim presented “Ancient Mythology: Beliefs and Cultural Differences between Europe and Asia.” Amir Arsalan’s topic was, “Western Hegemony and its Effect on Globalization: Case in Point - America,” and Ho Sung Woo presented his thesis on “The SAT Experience: A Short Term Method for Improving Scores.” The final two presenters were Saawan Mehta, whose topic was, “Propaganda: The Similarities between American and Chinese Propagandists Techniques,” and Se-Young Lim, who chose “Environmental Problems: The Effect of Technological Developments.” At the conclusion, Head of School Kathleen Grove congratulated the seniors on the quality and depth of their theses. 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It featured a variety of loops, and a track that went under a layer of green Jello. The winning team took the coaster to King's Dominion to compete in a statewide competition. IT Ask f the Arborist By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified Arborist Pruning Ornamental Shrubs Proper pruning is essential in maintaining the vigor, shape and form of shrubs for a desirable and long-lasting landscape effect. Shrubs should be inspected and lightly pruned on an annual basis to keep the plant contained and its growth vigorous. Too often pruning is ignored and the shrubs become overgrown and weak which reduces flowers and blooms. Timing of pruning is critical in order to encourage flowering and avoid stimulating late growth. Shrubs that flower before the end of June should be cut back or pruned immediately after flowering. 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Editorial & Opinion May 31, 2007 A4 --Rappahannock _£etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: ashermandtlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com Our View To the rescue When you go on a vacation, it’s supposed to be a vacation. In other words, time away from job related stress. But some things just come naturally whether you’re on the job or away from it. For Connie and Art Smith, saving a life was part of one of their vacation mornings. They were in Cancun last week enjoying sun, surf and snorkeling. “It was beautiful, just beautiful,” said Connie Smith of their ocean going experience,, “like being in a huge fish tank.” However, Friday morning the water was rough after a storm the day before. “We decided to lay by the pool,” continued Smith but their relaxing didn’t last for long. The lifeguard spotted a man floating motionless on top of the water and within minutes Art and Connie were administering CPR. “There was no pulse, no breathing,” said Connie. But eventually water flew out of his mouth and the victim was gasping for air. He survived. Art and Connie Smith didn’t leave Rappahannock County seeking fame but they became local heroes by doing what came naturally — helping someone in need. Art Smith is a medic and Connie trained in EMT. Both of them are volunteers with the Amissville Fire and Rescue Department. Connie Smith was amazed that the facility had no rescue equipment of any kind. The Smiths learned that once the 60-year-old man reached the hospital he was able to sit up and talk. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz was overwhelmed with pride upon hearing of their story. Who wouldn’t be? But for the Smiths, it was a gut reaction and fortunately for this man, he was in good hands. The way Connie Smith figures it, “God put us there for a reason, to help this man out.” The Rappahannock Guide For the third year, The Rappahannock News will publish The Rappahannock Guide in July. Last year’s issue won a first place with the Virginia Press Association. Thank you Ray Boc for those stunning seasonal photos that graced the front cover and no doubt had something to do with that honor. This publication has at least a one year shelf life and probably more. Send me your comments if you’d like to something enhanced, added or modified at asherman@timespapers.com Who are these fine young ladies? Jean Lillard found this old photo among her collection. This was taken on the porch of the Blue Ridge Institute in Flint Hill,” noted Lillard who thinks the photo was taken circa 1905 at Bert Massie Spauldings house which served as the institute's facility. If you can help Jean out, give her a call at (540) 675-3670. We'll let you know if any of them are identified. Letters Appreciation extended On behalf of the Aging Together partnership I would like to thank all those who helped to make our third annual Community Conversation on Aging in April such a wonderful experience. A number of events occurred throughout that day including activities of fun and joy and those of grief and mourning but all, including the Conversation, focused on community. Approximately 35 people attended the Conversation including local seniors, members of the Aging Together Rappahannock County Team and citizens interested in the needs of the area’s older persons. The members of the Rappahannock County Team worked extremely hard to make this Conversation worthwhile and we thank especially County Resource Specialist Delma Bagley and Team Leader Sharon Pyne. We appreciate that Linda Dietel gave her time to moderate the Conversation and enjoyed the motivational commentary by Dr. McCue. The feedback from the conversations will provide our partner ship with information to use in developing resources for the area’s seniors. We thank everyone who participated and shared their thoughts and ideas and all who support the Aging Together partnership throughout the year. Chris Miller Project Manager Aging Together Culpeper, VA Rappahannock Evening View a huge success In the fall of 2003, the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance hosted a dinner at Belle Meade to recognize that year’s easement donors. It was a lovely affair. I’m told that about 50 people attended. A little over two weeks ago, RCCA again sponsored a dinner to recognize last year’s easement donors and to raise funds for the county’s Farmland Preservation Fund and other easement programs. Over 300 people came to this event (some giving large contributions). In addition, it was supported by almost 60 donors of silent auction items, about 40 volun teers to help organize the event and many folks who were unable to attend but made financial contributions. On behalf of RCCA, I would like to thank all of those in our community who helped to make the third annual Rappahannock Evening View the success that it was. Whether quickly responding to an invitation, addressing and stuffing an envelope, writing a check or donating a silent auction item, you helped to make this the largest dinner yet for RCCA. We would also like to thank Sophie and Roger Scruton for offering Montpelier as a host site. It was a magnificent setting for those of us interested in preserving the beautiful open spaces of Rappahannock County. How far we’ve come in three and a half years! The response to this annual event has been remarkable, rewarding and energizing. While we certainly are pleased with the support for our dinner, we are more importantly grateful for this » demonstration of the county’s growing commitment to protecting the landscape of Rappahannock County. Our resolve has been strengthened. We will spread the word about the many benefits of conservation easements, the best available tool to ensure the continued rural and scenic nature of our county. We will promote the value of the county’s Farmland Preservation Fund, a program that purchases the development rights from working farmers in exchange for easement protection on the land. And, we will encourage everyone to do their part to keep Rappahannock, Rappahannock. We will work very hard to live up to your support and trust. Susan Strittmatter President, RCCA Thank you for your support! I’ve always known that I grew up in a close-knit community, although I never quite realized how close until my family’s home caught fire on Friday, March 30, 2007. It was through this tragedy that we were able to* reacquaint ourselves with the many wonderful people of this county and many others throughout the region and across the state. My family feels so blessed that we have had the thoughts, prayers and support of each of you. Your acts of kindness were simply miracles in our lives and will be forever cherished within our hearts. We deeply appreciate everything the people of this community have done for us and offer our thanks by continuing to pledge our service whenever our community or one of its citizens needs our assistance. “I am still determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” — Martha Washington, former first lady Janet Robey Castle ton Best Overall! Our RCHS Panther Bands returned from their Spring Competition Trip with lots of trophies and plenty of wonderful memories of a great trip. The Panther Concert Band won top honors among other “A” high schools and the award of Best Overall Concert Band, defeating 4 “AA” high schools as well. The Marching Band also took the top award for Parade Bands and the young Jazz Ensemble placed third among six bands. Band Director Matt Yonkey was very pleased with the students’ performance, saying, “This is the third consecutive year our band has achieved “best overall” in regional adjudications.” After an adventurous afternoon of roller coasters, the band retired to their hotel. Bright and early that Sunday morning the group took the ferry to Ellis Island where a number of students looked up their family’s origins in America and then visited the Statue of Liberty. From Battery Park the group walked up to the World Trade Center site and toured the very moving Tribute Center museum. Alter lunch and a bit of shopping at the Hard Rock Cafe on Times Square, the group headed to the Astor Place Theater for a performance of the Blue Man Group. The band members are very grateful to the Curriculum Enrichment Program for their help - it was an inspiring and amazing show. A couple of band members and their director were included in the performance. The group also had the opportunity to tour the Empire State Building, had a very brief shopping visit to Macy^ and spent a couple of hours chillin’ in Central Park, visiting John Lennon’s “Strawberry Fields” memorial. This was an unforgettable trip and a great reward for all the hard work by these terrific students and their director. Kathryn Treanor Amissville Photo by Matt Yonhey WINDY CITY: Members of the Rappahannock County High School Bands brought home trophies and memories from their recent trip to New York.

With energy rates rising, what are my alternatives? By Monica Worth Special to the Rappahannock New* Allegheny Power recently announced its intention to raise rates 16 percent this year, with additional increases expected over the next three years. Dominion Power seeks to claim more private land and increase the size of its towers to move power throughout a multi-state area. The price at the pump continues to rise, along with the cost to heat and cool a home. It’s no wonder people throughout the region are asking: what are the alternatives? Enter The 2007 Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo this coming Saturday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Fhuquier County Fairgrounds in Warrenton. Experts will be cm hand to help those in Rappahannock County and surrounding areas find the answers that work best for their particular homes and businesses. Featured technologies for this year’s Expo includeenergy-efficient appliances, as well as heating and cooling options «nrh ^ geothermal systems, high velocity duct systems, tankless water heaters, radiant systems, and alternative fuel boilers. Other innovations highlight solar, wind, and biofuels solutions. Across many of the featured technologies is an emphasis on green building; energy conservation, and sustainability New exhibitors indude companies offering water and air purification systems; conservation-minded tools for responsible forest management; timber frame construction, furniture, cabinetry and design using environmentally-friendly materials; a variety of alternative fuel systems; alternative buildings; and alternative energy consulting services. Lining up to return for a second year are vendors who specialize inheating and cooling systems; solar and zero energy homes; green oak timber frame construction; straw bale construction; living earth roofs and healthful environmental control systems; biofuels^mall-scale power plants fueled with biomass, animal manure, wood wastes, and trash; a subsoil brick mannfgrHrrmg and construction system; and solar design and installation services, among others. Visitors to the inaugural Expo, in 2006, particularly enjoyed the chance to talk to experts about their individual needs and applications. Those considering changes in their household or office, but still learning the ropes, will find help from several non-profit organizations offering information on energy use strategies. “Alternative energy isn’t necessarily about ‘going off the grid,’ ” says Paul Fanner, President of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, which initiated the popular event last year. “It’s about solving pieces of the everyday energy puzzle with products and systems that grow more convenient and consumerfriendly with each passing year. That said, we also offer a range of options that can contribute to zero dependence cm electric power utilities." The 2007 Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo is sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP), the Riptide Fund of the Boston Foundation, Bartlett Tree Experts, The Gay Street Inn, AmeriGas, Perry Environmental Consulting, Inc., Real Estate III, Jeff Smith, Paul R. Fanner, and Alexia Morrison. RLEP is a 35-year old membership organization dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural rhamMor Qf Rappahannock County, Virginia. For more information and directions to the Expo, visit www.rlep.org.Expo hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children and students. Last run for the season By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Opportunity knocked Monday night at Buffalo Gap High School. The Rappahannock County varsity baseball team, however, did not answer Buffalo Gap, winners of the Shenandoah District, scored twice in the second inning and right-hander Josh Wenger out dueled left-hander Ethan Russell to lead the Bison to a 2-1 victory over the Panthers in the opening round of the Region B tournament. The defeat ended Rappahannock County's season at 13-9. “We had plenty of opportunities against Buffalo Gap,” Rappahannock County head coach Jeff Jenkins said. “It just wasn’t meant to be. I thought we were the better team, but with a one-game playoff there’s no tomorrow.” - Rappahannock nearly tied the game in the top of the seventh. Down 2-0 with one out, Bobby Czekaj doubled to rightcenter. After a line out to second, Russell singled in Czekaj to cut the deficit to 2-1. Will Miller sent Wegner's delivery to right-center. Jenkins held the speedy Russell, who was running with the pitch, at third, as the relay came off the fence along the first base line. Russell came about halfway down the line before Jenkins held him up. “Fve been told both ways - that Ethan could have made it, and that it was better that I held him,” Jenkins said. Buffalo Gap’s field is smaller than Rappahannock’s, Jenkins pointed out. Prom home plate to the spot where Miller smashed his double See BASEBALL, Page A7 Innovative Energy Solutions 2nd An"ua 8607 PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY EXPO Saturday, June 2 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m Fauquier County Fairgrounds 6209 Old Auburn Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187 Admission: $5 for adults Free for children and students What's new? Whafs hot? Whafs cool? What works? Energy-efficient household systems, construction methods, and more... For directions and details, visit www.RLERorg Sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, the Riptide Fund/Boston Foundation, Bartlett Tree Experts, The Gay Street Inn of Washington, VA, AmenGas, Perry Environmental Consulting. Inc., and Real Estate III. Photos by Richard Lykes At left, Andrew Grigsby, principal of Commonwealth Sustainability, a building consulting firm in Culpeper that provides building and remodeling advise for homes that are energy efficient and sustainable, recently spoke to a group of about 40 interested Rappahannock residents at the Sperryville SchoolHouse. At right* one of the slides shown at the lecture on sustainable green housing illustrated how an “efficiency upgrade” that cost $8,000 can within five years save up to $642 per year— at current energy prices on a typical Rappahannock farmhouse. - 'Hoys® VwrlyN* Expenses m % ' ? ■ ; ■. "I** ®MTMI H535» |\MM lt,ms *72000 1720,80 $72000 $7200$ KS7JQ8 Ml* V J. Affordably Green’ — What it can mean to you By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Declaring that “Housing isn’t affordable if utility bills and maintenance costs overwhelm residents,” Andrew Grigsby of Commonwealth Sustainability Works came to share his knowledge of “building green” with Rappahannock citizens on May 22 at the SchoolHouse in Sperryville. The lecture, sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Housing Partnership, offered details on building houses in Rappahannock County that use less energy through design and materials that make housing healthy and attractive, but affordable for all income levels. The goal of “affordably green” housing, Grigsby explained, is to create homes that use 20 to 50 percent less energy than average construction. For example, Grigsby revealed in his slide show how using well-known advanced building concepts can help increase affordable housing, even in expensive Rappahannock. Among the building ideas the lecturer discussed in detail were passive solar design, advanced framing, superior insulation and air sealing, conditioned crawl spaces, all HVAC within conditioned spaces, “not so big,” and location of houses or buildings to take advantage of the sun (or avoid it). The point also was made that an “affordably green house” does not necessarily have to be modem. In fact, many “typical Rappahannock farm houses,” Grigsby maintained, can be upgraded to take advantage of modem energy conservation methods. Spending about $8,000 for “efficiency upgrades,” for example, can bring significant savings in just a few years. Among the steps the consultant recommended are R-10 foam insulation in crawl spaces and attics, and upgraded appliances and lighting. Even taking into consideration the extra $60 dollars a month on the larger mortgage for the energy upgrade, a typical Rappahannock farm house can save over $600 a year in energy costs by the fifth year— at current energy prices. Wrapping up his presenta tion, Grigsby reminded people, “Energy prices sire not going to be static. They are going up.” That point resonated loudly this week with the news that Allegheny Power Co. has just asked for a 16 percent increase (and more to come in the not distant future). In conclusion, he maintained, “We cannot continue building houses the way we used to 40 years ago.” More information on building green and upgrading your home can be accessed on the web at www.rapphomes.oig as well as Grigsby's site at http 7/ www.commonweaithsustainability.com/ . Chris Moyles of the Fauquier Housing Corporation, who partnered this event, can also be reached at chris@f auquierhousing.org. - 40% | OF I Men's sportswear. 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AMERICAN LIFE: Students chuckle as they listen to each others stories about their Rappahannock experience. Saumaya Berrazzouk from Morocco, left, Abdullah Alawadhi from Kuwait, center, and Arne Marius Holden Utne from Norway, right Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Sphering MEMORIES: Camilla Christensen from Denmark and Mohsin Ahmad from Pakistan smile as they recall their time in Rappahannock County. LAST LAUGHS: Cedlie Eireve from Norway (left) and Nuria Lafita laugh during a conversation with their fellow exchange students at Wakefield Country Day School. WAKEFIELD EXCHANGE: Victoria Lafita from Madrid and Imane Belhaj from Morrocco speak about their Rappahannock experiences. Foreign students exchange thoughts By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Imagine the amazement of a foreign exchange student when their first experience of America is Rappahannock County. “You think that you are going to California or some place that you see on TV.,” said Nuria Rubio Lafita, a student from Madrid who studied at Wakefield Country Day School this year, “but instead you find yourself in a place with cows and horses and chickens.” Abdullah Alawadhi, a student who went to Rappahannock High School agreed. “After we kept driving and driving and driving from the airport, I was starting to wonder where they were taking me,” he laughed. As they settled down into various schools throughout the county the students were immediately challenged by- the changes of rural life in America. “It was challenging in the first couple months,” said Saumaya Berrazzouk from Morocco. “I wouldn’t even go outside the house, because I was afraid of wild animals,” she added. 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Christensen said that the terrain in Denmark is almost entirely flat. “I am really going to miss all of the mountains,” she said. Aima Baig, a girl from Hunza, Pakistan said that she missed the mountain terrain in Hunza. “The mountains here are like small hills compared to the ones that I have back home,” she said with a smile. Baig said that her home was similar to Rappahannock County, and that she was suited to the peaceful rural life. “I spent some of my spare time working in the gardens with my host mother,” she said. Alawadhi, a student from Kuwait, said that he was used to eating at a McDonald’s right down the street from his home in the city. “I thought it was strange that I was in America and I was a half an hour from the nearest McDonald’s” he chuckled. Sophia Schneider, a student from Germany that attended Hearthstone School was surprised that her host family ate organically. “I was afraid of coming to America and gaining 20 lbs.,” she said, noting that most her Mends that had gone to America ended up eating fast food. Schneider also said that she originally could not understand why Americans used more fuel than any other country. “Everything is so far apart from everything else,” she said, “I really began to understand why American’s .have to drive so much.” Dennis Lai also studied at Hearthstone and came from Macao, a former Portuguese province now under control of China. “I had a good time,” said Lai who enjoyed playing music at the school. Academics All of the students agreed that the academics at Rappahannock schools were easier than their studies at home. “We used to take some pretty hard English language and grammar classes at home,” said Junilson Brito a student from Brazil who went to Wakefield. “Here it is too easy.” Brito also noted that it was beneficial to speak and study in English every day. *1 am better at speaking English now.’' “In Norway the testing was a lot harder. . .you weren’t allowed to make up a test,” said Rappahannock County student Arne Utne. Barrazzouk said that she also found the studies easier. “I was amazed that in this school you can correct a test for extra credit and if you fail it, you can always go back and study more and re-take it... we could never do that in Pakistan.” Baig agreed, “my school at home was a lot more strict, and everything was a lot more difficult.” Students from Pakistan noted that they were amazed at the relationships between the teachers and their students. “I was really shocked . when I heard students talking and joking with their teachers,” said Berrazzouk. “We would get expelled for something like that.” Christensen noted that in Austria things were less strict than in America. “We definitely have less rules,” she said adding, “in my school we call our professors by their first names and we talk to them as you would talk to your friends.” Utne agreed that there were more rules in American schools. “Here you have to sigh in and sign out, everywhere you go,” he said. Utne also said that the schools in Norway did not have any sporting programs. “If you want to play a sport you have to go play a club sport,” he said, “then it is your own money on your own time” Muslim students This year marked the first year that a large group of students from Muslim countries came to Rappahannock County. The Muslim foreign exchange students agreed that it was challenging when they first arrived in Rappahannock County. “It was kind of hard in the beginning,” said Berrazzouk, “A lot of people' didn’t really know much about our religion, and others thought that we were terrorists or something. The Muslim students agreed that it did not take long, however, to demonstrate their good will to members of the county. “Once people got to know us I think that people started to change their minds in the school and the county” Berrazzouk added. One of the biggest challenges was fasting during the Month of Ramadan in the midst of the cafeteria culture of the school. “It was kind of hard being different and having to explain it to everybody” said Berrazzouk who added that during Ramadan a person of Muslim faith is not allowed to eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Baig, a student who was initially sensitive to her treatment at the school, said that she was honored when her host father chose to fast with her during Ramadan. “It was difficult at the beginning but now I love it,” said Imane Belhaj, a Wakefield student who came from Casablanca, Morocco, “After a while in a small school everyone gets to know you and everybody respects you.” Going home Many of the students were pleased with their overall experience in the schools, especially alter they made fast friends within the county. “I kind of don’t want to go back,” said Christensen. “I have a lot of friends here.” Others spoke about the kindness that they experienced from their host families. “I would come and do the program again, if I knew I had the same host family” said Baig. Belhaj expressed similar sentiments. “I will miss all of the people in my host family,” she said, noting that she was fond of the younger kids in her host family. “They keep asking me when I am coming back.” Many of the students said they would like to come and visit in the future. “It was a lot harder to leave from here than it was to leave my home,” admitted Junilson Brito hum Salvador, Brazil who said that he still looked forward to returning to Brazil. “I see myself coming back someday, maybe when its snowing,” he added with a laugh. Be a host family If you are interested in being a host family to a student who will be arriving in Rappahannock County next year, please call Carol Lucking at 987-7204 for details or visit AmericanHostFamily.org. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Chappell’s Corner Congratulations to RCHS Academic Award Winners! 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At left, Rappahannock County’s softball team tries to regroup at the pitcher's mound during the Bull Run District Tournament championship game. From left, Christina Naramore, Katie Burke, coach Richie Burke, Amanda Smoot, Morgan Stephens, Emily Carter and Crystal Heflin. At right, Panthers center fielder Rebecca Tupper makes contact with a pitch during Rappahannock’s 4-2 loss to Manassas Park on May 24. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Kevin Alien All-district team Rappahannock’s successful season was recognized last week by the other softball coaches of the Bull Run District. Seven players were named to all-district first and second teams, and Richie Burke was voted the 2007 Coach of the Year. Earning first-team honors were: - Katie Burke, senior, first base - Crystal Heflin, junior, pitcher - Christina Naramore, senior, catcher - Amanda Smoot, sophomore, third base - Rebecca Tupper, senior, center field Earning second-team honors were: - Emily Carter, sophomore, shortstop - Morgan Stephens, sophomore, second base Panthers softball season ends in regionals By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And so did Rappahannock County's softball season on Monday The Panthers’ successful season, which included the program’s first regular-season Bull Run District title since 2003, ended with a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals of the Group A, Region B tournament at Wilson Memorial in Fisherville. Rappahannock struck first in the game, jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. But they missed some opportunities as well, leaving three runners on base. The Panthers held the lead until the bottom of the third, when Wilson tied the game 1-1. The Hornets scored again in the fourth after a fielding error allowed the lead-off runner to get on base. Wilson’s next two batters got hits to bring home the go-ahead run. Rappahannock allowed only three hits during the game, but the Hornets took full advantage of the Panthers’ two errors. The Panthers, meanwhile, had five total hits, but could not manage to bring the runners home. Wilson also committed two fielding errors. Leading the hitting attack for Rappahannock was Crystal Heflin, who batted 1 for 3, including a double. Seniors Katie Burke and Christina Naramore both went 1 for 3 in their final high school game. Amanda Smoot hit 1 for 4. Heflin also pitched a complete game, striking out four Wilson batters and walking two. “The girls played a great game, but just didn’t come out on top,” Rappahannock head coach Richie Burke said. “At this level of play, when the games aren’t high scoring due to the good pitching and a good defense, a single miscue can really hurt you.” But the girls have nothing to be ashamed of Burke said. “They had an excellent season and Fm very proud of the girls, as they have added another district softball banner that can be hung in the gym with the others,” he said. The Panthers finished the season with a 14-7 overall record and a 10-2 mark in the district. Manassas Park 4, Rappahannock 2 The Bull Run District Tournament championship game was the third meeting between Rappahannock and Manassas Park this season. And for the Cougars, the third time was the charm. The Panthers had won the two regular-season games, but Manassas Park came out on top on May 24 to capture the tournament title with a 4-2 victory at Rappahannock. In tiie first inning, Morgan Stephens stole home on a pitch that got past the Cougars’ catcher to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 in Panthers lose to Mustangs in double overtime By Charlie Sptering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Thursday, the Panther boys soccer team lost 1-0 in a long fought battle against the George Mason Mustangs that extended into double overtime. “It was a great game, I tell you what,” said Head Varsity Soccer Coach Shay Bell about the district championship game. George Mason was first in the District, while Rappahannock was second. Monday, a deflated Rappahannock team lost their first regional game against Riverhead High School with a final score of 2-1. The game against George Mason went back and forth throughout both halves of the game without either team scoring. Rappahannock played very defensively during the first half and the Mustangs were unable to exploit the few breakdowns in the defense for a goal. In the second half the Panthers were still on the defensive as goalie Arne Utne scrambled to block every shot sent his way. “The defense on the team was awesome,” emphasized Ben, praising Arne Utne, and defenders Davy Torrence, Dean Hogan, and Alex Ramey for their contribution to the game. “For the entire 100 minutes of the game, they were able to break down any Mason offense against our goal.” As the teams moved into overtime, the match was supposed to be decided by a “sudden death” scenario. The overtime session was timed into two 5-minute sessions, while the first team that scored a goal would be victorious. The Panthers made a few attempts at the goal but were still met with fierce opposition from the Mustangs. Both teams were ran ragged at the end of the first overtime session. The second overtime was played according to the same standards as the teams struggled hard for a win. The Panthers seemed less fatigued than the Mustangs but their attempts to seme were futile. As the final period wound to a close there were three consecutive throw-ins that sent the ball towards the Panther’s goal. George Mason scored the winning goal by a hard shot that deflected off a defender with only 29 seconds left in HARO FOUGHT: Jordan Torrence (10) races to beat a George Mason player. overtime. Bell noted that he was missing three of his starting players to injuries or illness which made it tougher to get a score on the opposing team. “The key players were still going into the match with a positive outlook,” said Bell. “It was a hard loss, for the entire team.” Loss to Riverhead The game against Riverhead began well for Rappahannock in spite of a one hour rain delay. After the rain quit, the Panthers broke out onto Baseball From Page A5 is 312 feet. At Rappahannock, it is 335 feet. If Miller had hit the same hall jit Rappahannock, Jenkins said that Russell probably could have scored easily. “The extra feet does make the difference,” he added. Wenger walked Adam Gessner intentionally to load the bases, before striking out the final hitter to end the game. Wenger allowed just five hits and struck out 11 for the Bison (17-5). Russell surrendered four hits and one earned run. He struck out six. Rappahannock County squandered a chance for a big scoring inning in the top of the second. Miller reached on an infield single. An error and a walk loaded the bases with none out. Wenger did not let the situation bother him. He fanned the next three hitters to end the threat and inning. The Panthers also had runners at the corners in the sixth with just one out. Again, Wenger got out of the jam by getting an infield pop out and a fly out. Buffalo Gap scored its two runs in the bottom of the second off Russell on an infield error and Travis Ashby’s triple. PANTHER NOTES: Russell and junior second baseman Travis Jenkins each earned spots on the Bull Rim District’s All-District first team. Czekaj, Miller and Gessner were placed on the second team. Clean lour Gliders Again The First* The Best* The #1 Gutter Protection System in the World. Join ihe Millions ino more uangerous tauuers Ends cleaning chore forever Lets rain water in, keeps leaves and' debris out 170147 Division of Gregory’s Inc. e4V9b&B3h&8Q* JUNE SPECIAL Gutter Helmet 20% Off (minimum 100 ft.) Expires &30/07 •Not XSM any attm o*»iv “Good a fcxt pis—notion only CW Mic" v* #27t>l00638«A WVA*»00055^t the field scoring the first goal of the game in the first half. As the half ended, however, a breakdown in the defense allowed Riverhead to score a goal, tying the game. The Panthers struggled to regain their footing, however, Riverhead scored again with 19 minutes left in the second half “It was too little too late,* said Bell about the region quarterfinals. “It was a tough game to lose... I thought it was really a winnable game for us.” The Panthers finished with a 14-4-2 overall record and finished second in the Bull Rim District with a record of 8-1-1. “Tm very proud of the team,* said Bell, “the guys should be proud of themselves for getting as far as they did this season* Rappahannock’s favor until the fifth inning, When Manassas Park scored two runs to take the lead, 2-1. The Panthers tied it at 2-2 in the sixth inning, when Christina Naramore hit a single to score Allie Dore from second base. But Manassas Park replied in the top of the seventh with two runs to take a 4-2 lead, and Rappahannock couldn’t answer. The Panthers had already secured a trip to the regional tournament with their regularseason district crown. But the loss meant they took the Bull Run’s second seed into regionals, and therefore had to. play on the road in the quarterfinals. , Looking forward Rappahannock has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about next season. “Next year’s team is looking very good, even though we Eire losing four seniors,” coach Burke said. The Panthers will lose first baseman Katie Burke, left fielder Jessica Lee, catcher Christina Naramore and pitcher/outfielder Rebecca Tupper to graduation this year. Three of those seniors - Burke, Naramore and Tupper - have been varsity starters since they were freshmen. And all three were named to the all-district first team this season. On the bright side, four alldistrict players will return for Rappahannock next season. Junior pitcher Crystal Heflin and sophomore third baseman Amanda Smoot were named to the first team. Sophomores Emily Carter and Morgan Stephens, who play shortstop and second base, respectively, made the second team. Freshman right fielder Megan Lee, who started this season, will also be back. “There are some very talented girls that will be able to step up and help the team,” coach Burke said. He said he expects Heflin and Smoot to be the strongest pitching duo in the Bull Run next season. Burke also said he plans to scale back his coaching role next year. After three years as the team’s head coach, he said he plans to “co-coach” with assistant Earl Mills. The change will allow Burke to be more involved in administrative duties and securing improvements for the program, he said. 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www.rappnews.com The Coyote: A ‘Come-Here’ who’s here to stay It was a late summer evening in Keyser Hollow a few years ago, and my wife Clay and I sat outside listening to the sounds of the crickets and katydids. Suddenly, we were transfixed by a high-pitched bark. It came from no more than a hundred yards away, but tiie animal was concealed in the woods of Shenandoah National Plark. This first yelp was quickly followed by another, and another, and then the yelps merged into a howl. Before the echoes of this first howl had died away, it was answered by another, a little farther into the forest. The first animal immediately responded, and was answered back again. For the next five minutes, the animals continued to exchange barks and howls as they worked their way deeper into the park, and then they were gone. We sat mesmerized, realizing that what we had heard was a pair of coyotes, communicating to each other as they started their evening hunt. For nearly a century, the howl of the wild canid was absent from Rappahannock County. The timber wolf, known to scientists as Canis lupus, was last recorded in Virginia in Tazewell County in 1910, and its smaller cousin, Canis nifus, the red wolf of southeastern coastal areas, Had been exterminated from the Commonwealth decades before. However, even before the last of our two native species of wolves was gone, the third wild canid of North America, Canis latrans, the coyote or brush wolf, was already moving east from its original range west of the Mississippi River. They moved by two routes, a northern one around the Great Lakes into New York and New England, and a Southern route from Arkansas and Louisiana. They’re now found in all 49 of the continental United States, and in every county of Virginia. Perhaps these two waves actually met right here in the Commonwealth, where they also may have encountered coyotes illegally introduced by hunting dubs. “Coyotes used railroads and highways as travel corridors,” said retired Game Warden Jim Bangston who added, “the first coyote to be positively identified in Rappahannock County was shot by John Clark on his cattle farm in Harris Hollow in 1984.” The animal, which weighed more than 40 RappNature Marshall P. Jonas 540-987-3105 maf5haB.jonesQmlndspring.com pounds, was taken to the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries headquarters in Richmond, where the identification was confirmed. It was then stuffed and put on public display. Within six months, Bangston learned of a second animal near Sperryville. Surprisingly, it was another decade before coyotes were documented in Shenandoah National Park. “We first started getting reports of coyotes in the park in 1994,” said Park Biologist Jim Atkinson. “In a project designed to detect the presence of mountain lions and other predators, in 1997 we set up a series of camera stations, baited with road-killed deer. We got confirmation of coyotes almost immediately.” However, as the study went on, coyotes demonstrated their legendary wariness and became very difficult to photograph. Atkinson and his colleagues eventually added a second camera, rigged to go off if the coyote attempted to avoid the first one. They continued to get abundant evidence of bobcats and bears, but no mountain Hons. (Does that mean there are no mountain Hons in the park? Not necessarily - but that’s a story for another column). The wariness which the park coy. otes showed has been one of the animal’s keys to success in the eastern states, along with its varied diet. Although technically carnivores, coyotes will in fact eat anything from fawns and rodents to insects, fruit, and garbage. Basically, a coyote will eat anything that a raccoon will eat - and occasionally they eat the raccoons themselves! They also have been reported to eat domestic cats—another good reason to keep your cat indoors. Since that first animal in 1984, coyotes have become increasingly common in the county. Just ask Rappahannock realtors Rick and Kaye Kohler, who between the two of them have seen two certain coyotes, and a third likely one, in the past few months. All three were on U.S. 211, one of them right by the turnoff into Little Washington. Rick actually took a picture of the animal, but by the time he got his camera into position it was almost out of view. Kaye was amazed when a coyote-like animal kept pace ahead of her car near ECow, before it finally crossed over the median and disappeared. Rick and Kaye later looked at a field guide to check the identity of what she had seen. Although a coyote looks superficially similar to a medium-sized, tawny or grayish dog, some key characteristics will usually distinguish it. Unlike a dog, a coyote’s black-tipped tail is almost always pointed down, whether the animal is standing or running. Its ears are sharp-pointed, and both the ears and snout are elongated in comparison to the size of its head. Fortunately, in his experience Jim Bangston has found that coyotes are not posing any major threat to livestock in Rappahannock County. “They will find calves which died of natural causes, and they also are attracted to the afterbirth ” he noted. In the 23 years since he shot that first coyote in 1984, farmer John Clark Photo courtesy of Marshall Jones has had coyotes on his farm almost every year, but had not lost a single calf until last year, when he had one calf killed and another injured. And Shenandoah National Park biologist Jim Atkinson says coyotes have not posed any problem for campers and hikers in the park. “That’s a non-issue,” he emphasized. The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Department recommends that we all do our part to keep coyotes wild and wary by removing pet food from outside access and discouraging them from getting too close to human dwellings. This is one animal that we don’t even have to see to enjoy — just keep your ears tuned, especially just after sunset, and you too may here the howl of the wild canid. Second Friday Library Series features Bob Deans By Sallie Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News On Friday, June 8, at 8 p.m. the RAAC Library Senes will mark the 400th Anniversary of America’s first permanent English settlement at Jamestown with a special program featuring Bob Deans, author of “The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James.” Deans’ beautifully written book is a biography of Virginia’s James River, which is the most historic waterway in America. The book takes readers on a captivating journey through time, from the founding of Jamestown in 1607, to the fall of the Confederate capital of Richmond in 1865. It was along this river that the first democratic body in the Western Hemisphere met in 1619, just weeks before the first stolen Africans arrived in chains. It was here, too, that the voice of the Revolution emerged, the basics of nation-building unfolded and civil war was fought to free the slaves, affirm our national purpose and redefine forever what it means to be an American. “The story is ugly in places. Seldom is it fully just or fair,” writes Deans. “And yet, this American cradle has not only endured; it has been redeemed, through the long-running drama that ties Native American dreams to European ambitions and the power of the African people who came to this country in chains and somehow kept faith through the long nightmare of slavery with their unfathomable will to be free.” The book is not a novel, but in some ways it reads like one because the characters - Powhatan, Pocahontas, John Smith, John Rolfe, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Benedict Arnold, Gabriel Prosser (who led a massive slave rebellion)-^ are such astonishing personalities. Deans, a national correspondent for Cox Newspapers, is a Richmond native. He has been described as writing about the River with “the eye of a fine journalist and the heart of a native Virginian.” Deans fell in love with the news business at age 10, delivering his hometown paper, the Richmond TimesDispatch. And at about the same time he fell in love with the James River, where he spent long hours fishing with his father. Deans’ career has taken him far from his home state, including assignments to 63 countries. In 1992, Deans moved to Washington, D.C., which has served as his base for covering foreign policy, national security and economic affairs. He also has covered the White House, and in 2002-2003 he was president of the White House Correspondents Association. Deans now lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife, artist Karen Deans, and their three children. When asked if his years spent covering Bill Clinton and George Bush helped him in writing this book, Deans replied that “Covering the White House has taught me a lot about how people exercise power, how they confront the limits of power add how even the Oval Office can be shaped as much by personalities as by policies. I recognize a lot of the people in this book. They have their strengths and weaknesses, just like Bush and Clinton do.” The June 8 program featuring Deans is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) and will be held at the Rappahannock County Library. Packing Shed Gallery to feature Centreville artist Paintings by Amy Mann Amy Mann brings her colorful landscape and still life oil paintings to little Washington May 31 through June 24 at The Packing Shed Gallery with an artist’s reception Sunday, June 3, 2:005:00 p.m. "I work directly from life, and my style is representational,’ said Mann, "lire challenge and joy of painting and drawing for me is translating the threedimensional world onto the two-dimensional picture plane. Taking into account and reacting to the changing tight and conditions make each painting a fresh and spontaneous event.* Ms. Mann received a BFA in Painting from the Philadelphia College of Art She is a longtime resident of Centreville, Virginia, and grew up in Fairfax. “I enjoy painting the landscape in the surrounding countryside and have special interest in the man-made structures there, from deteriorating farm Warrenton backyards structures to construction equipment that is destroying that countryside to make way fin* new office buildings. I' work directly, trying to portray the colors that I see, and although I love drawing, and want my drawing to be accurate, 1 try to let the paint define the Great Falls forms. Point of view is very important to me, and I want my paintings to give the viewer the feeling of being there, where I was standing. If I had to sum up my goals in ny painting, it would be ‘clarity of vision.’" The Packing Shed Gallery is located at the corner of Gay and Rater streets, Washington, Virginia, and is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at (540) 675-3410. Gary Anthes F8 and Be There By Gary Anthes Special to the Rappahannock News It was dark and cold in Rappahannock County when my alarm clock went off at 5:30 a.m. that April day two years ago. I envied my wife, who would sleep two more hours that Sunday morning. But I threw on my clothes, grabbed a cup of coffee, loaded my camera gear and dog into the car and proceeded through the gloom toward Laurel Mills. I was looking for some special spot to photograph the rising sun, some scene that might frame the sun’s first rays in a way I had never seen before. I was soon rewarded with one of the most engagingly beautiful scenes it has been my pleasure to photograph. Driving along Richmond Rd. toward Ben Venue, I spied a farm pond, with several dead trees rising from its marshy fringes. The bare black branches stood out in stark relief against the brilliant white mist that rose from the pond, which was back lit by the rising sun. In the distance, barely visible through the mist; I could see impressionistic green brush strokes, mere hints of trees beginning to leaf out for the spring. The narrow road had absolutely no shoulders, so I stopped in the middle of my lane, put on my emergency flashers and hopped out. I prayed no cars would approach from the rear as I grabbed a couple of quick shots through a break in the brush and over a barbed wire fence. My success that morning brings to mind an old expression that photographers offer by way of advice - “F8 and be there.” Essentially it means to set your camera to some nominal settings and forget it; being in the right place at the right time is far more important when it comes to taking great pictures. That time and place are the “secret” to great photography might seem obvious, but it’s not uncommon for someone, looking at one of my pictures, to say, “Wow, what kind of camera do you have?” It obviously helps to have a decent camera, lens, tripod and so on, but you don’t need megabucks gear. You can’t buy your way to good photography. Or, the person admiring a picture might reveal another misconception about photography by saying, “Gee, you were so lucky to have been See ANTHES, Page B9

Ode to historic UpperviUe Prom June 4-10, spectators can watch the best hunters and jumpers and ponies in the land compete under the same leafy canopy that has shaded the Upperville Colt and Horse Show grounds for more than 150 years. The original idea for the Upperville Colt and Horse Show was generated by Col. R. H. Dul any, who staged judging of young horses under the venerable oaks of his No. 6 field hard by the Winchester Pike one fine June day in 1853. The show soon came to be organized by the Upperville Union Club for the Improvement of Horses, the name of which was altered after the Civil War (for obvious reasons.) The sporting journal of its day, the Southern Planter, reported the event for the first time in August 1857, though one questions the exactitude of the information reported, or perhaps seeming vagrancy are a result of wording and implications that a reader of the day could follow. Consider the following; “The duties of the harvest field prevented us from attending the late exhibition of The Upperville Union Club for the Improvement of Horses, which took place, for the second time, on the 15 of June last.” On assessment of the horses, Planter articles vary, also. The 1857 article at once praises the quick draft and animals for heavier work on exhibit, while declaring that something should really be done about the Thoroughbreds, as “the large infusion of the Sir Archie blood into the racing stock ofVirginia made sad work of saddle horses; the Eclipse cross, as in Boston, made matters still worse; and the blood horse now is considered unfit to ride. Then the introduction in buggies, and the love of fast trotters as nearly complete ruin.” Now here’s a question, and maybe our readers can volunteer an answer. The first riding horses imported to Virginia back in about 1609 were pacers. Trotting horses were relegated to the post boys that delivered the mail — hence the term posting trot — and the Thoroughbred breed had not yet been solidified or even dreamed up, come to think of it. So was it the aforenamed Virginia lines, all of which were hugely influential in the early history of the turf, that bred out the smooth-gaited pace? A much more complimentary 1859 Planter article gave credence to this notion: “For many years past, much attention has been bestowed on breeding horses for the saddle, and such a commingling of pure riding blood [as was in Virginia) was never known in any other country. Hiatoga, Robroy, Saltram, Tom, and Telegraph hold place in affection of the people, and each is a highly esteemed by his friends. A very interesting confirmation of the w Piedmont Perspective Jackie , Burke theory that the acquired traits of the progenitor transmitted to the offspring is here found in the fact that many of these colts, before they are bitted, excel in what we call the artificial gaits— racks, dog-trots, etc.” Both articles wax poetic about the Upperville location. So stated in 1857, “no locality offers a fairer field for its accomplishment [of staging the show] than the counties of Fauquier and Loudoun. They have fine stock there; taken as a whole, perhaps, the best in the State, and no better than can be found anywhere else except in Kentucky.” And in 1859, “Upperville, as you may know, is a village, beautifully situated among the green hills of Loudoun County and Fauquier, just at the foot of the Blue Ridge and in a section equally noted for its fertility of soil and beauty of scenery.” Fast-forwarding back to the present, next week offers modem show fans an opportunity to settle ringside in that same fair field in its beautifully situated village to make our own judgments of the stock on display. Jackie Burke is a research writer and rider based in Orlean. Upperville turns 154 Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville to admire some of the nation’s most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show was the first true horse show in the country when it was held to raise funds for the local volunteer fire department which still benefits, along with other area charities. This year’s show runs ■ June 4-10, with the featured $100,000 Budweiser jumper classic closing the action Sunday afternoon. Upperville is also one of the oldest sporting events in the nation. What began as a pursuit to encourage better breeding and treatment of horses, has grown into a weeklong tradition with classes for professionals, amateurs, kids, adults and a family class as well. More than 1,000 horse and rider combinations will compete throughout the week. Admission is $10 per person, with kids under 12 free. Proceeds benefit local charities. Details are at (540) 253-5760 or online at wwwupperviDeccm. Area Churches Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. >' Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor ^ > Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. ? Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 pm v Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study. Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal \ || ? j ^ Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins ‘ Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Interim pastor: Bill Welch Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study 7:30 pm ■ Ui\ Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II |Rgj |g j Sunday: Sunday School 10 im. Morning Worship 11 a m. . . Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. sJry .v-^5~JS&V ■■■ '■>, ''■'2*% - Rappahannock United Methodbt Charg Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 am., Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., can for Bible Study Schedule (675-337(9 Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.# Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | SperryvMe UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 am., Sunday School 10:15 am. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. > | M If ; | Amfsavllle United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned” VanDyck Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 ajn. : . Sunday: Musical group practice7p.m. St. Rater ’s Catholic Parish Pastor. Ft. Robert J. DeMartino fffg *■ Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. • 1 Sunday. 8:30 and 10 am. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am. Confessions: 4:305 pm* Saturday, alter. masses - "v f l ■ m m1 i, / j * rim tfapuSt . Pastor . Dr. Wended Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 am. - IHn8y Episcopal - - Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson &Sj8|r 2? Thursday: Meditation 7»0 am. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 am. Morning Pra^r 9:15 am. m_ Sunday School 10:00 am. * I Holy Eucharist 11:00 am. i ,*■ i Wednesday: Bible Sfody & Holy Eucharist 8:30 am. - « Thursday: Meditation 7$0 am. wasntngxon Bmpost Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. , Wednesday: Men’s Disdpleship Class 7 p.m. ^ .Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. ; Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. .... Worship Service 11 a.m. ■ §: Gkt Bream Bible f Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. ; Worship Service 11 a.m. . Evening Service 6 p.m. . Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks lisgular Baptist Pastor: Eider Roger L Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesdeyprayer, Bible study 7 p.m. "W ,•» * Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joei Cress Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. s|§g Evening Service 6 p.m. Wedneeday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton (Sap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. andtlird Sundays at 10:30 a.m. - . Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan * Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. •. Ml Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: DaMaf Smith Sunday Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. * Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Mouth Program 7:00 p.m. . Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Clipper (540)825-0937 Find your new home fmtkt Rappakaxuxk Sens 540-675*3349 Nero in law, tnese words formed in the mind of Julia Ward Howe and The Battle Hymn of the Republic” was born since mat time, tms anthem at patriotism and sacrifice has rung out across our land to stir the souls of all who hold our country and our freedom dear Americans have joined voices to make known the price our soldiers are willing to pay for democracy. On Memorial Day we honor those who have died for our freedom throughout history We honor their families torn by tragedy, their faith in freedom and their faith in God As you remember those who gave their lives this Memorial Day pray for our country and our leaders Above all take full advantage of our priceless freedom of worship purchased by death “As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, while Qod is marching on.” C fttftvuuaiiucofe S-op*ngnt **x?r <v.; a S-jrw *’V -V-’t^'*/' S^v* \cjhiv 1 '). rkai 4'57 r-»aroti*9w*Ni. VA 2250ri. **/<*, *■**■>**** ■:•>> HocNuccn Tss II Steaks • Seafood • Prise Rib Banquets * Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 1540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER VIRGINIA + (540) 82S6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Top: Photo by Lauren Gianninni; Bottom: Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Dog days of summer At the weekend’s 60th annual Virginia Foxhound Club show at Morven Park in Leesburg, the local Old Dominion Hounds came away winners in the American ring. Below, ODH huntsman Gerald Keal poses with American entered bitch champion ODH Romance. Romance was also reserve champion overall in the American hound classes, second to Potomac Jefferson. Above, ODH junior Hattye Hytla takes a quiet moment during judging in the junior handler class. Sporting Calendar JUNE 2 Old Dominion Hounds , trail ride, 10 am., Hunter's Rest Flint HM, picnic to foflow, ‘walking only; $20. (540) 3643995 2 Fax Chase Farm $12J)00 schooling show series, Mkidteburg, (540) 687-5255 2 Nokesville Horse Society getod show, Long Park, Haymartet, 9 am., (540) 3644845 2 Rappahannock Hunt traM ride, 10 am.. Red Oak, Woodville, ‘slow* pace, jumping optional, $20, picnic to foftow, (540) 547-2993 2 Loudoun Hunt West traB ride. Valley View, Purceitville, 9 am., $25, (540) 338-2095 3 Lake of the Woods hunter show series, near Fredericksburg, VHSA, BHSA, 8:30 am., leadline-working hunter, (540) 972-2238 3 Virginia Point-to-Point Association awards party, Great Meadow, The Plains, 5 pm., free and open to al. (540) 253-5001 3 Eknlngton Farm hunter series, Berryvie, (540) 955Want more? v More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly in the Fauquier Times-DemocraL Also see Friday's Fauguter Weekend tor breaking horse news. K: Stories are also onine , at wwwLteuquier.com. 6219 3 Dressage show, Warrantor! Horse Show Grounds, (703) 550-6114 3 Rappahannock Eagle Scouts benefit trail ride, Hilltop Farm, Washington, 2 p.m., $20 with picnic to follow, (540) 675-1506 3 ThJbtazers open ride, Marriott Ranch, Hume, 21/2 hour marked trail, start between 9-11 a.m., $30 fee includes lunch, (540) 439-1632 3 Piedmont Foxhounds traM ride, 9:30 a.m., Somerset Middleburg, (540) 554-8290 3 Blue Ridge Hunt trail ride. Locust Hill, White Post 9 am, $20, breakfast to follow, (540) 837-1422 4- 10 Upperville Colt and Horse Show, Upperville, (540) 253-5760 5- 9 Equine Science Society symposium, Hunt Valley, Md., hosted by University of Maryland, www.enps.or^2007 7 Summerplace Farm schooling show, 4 p.m., pleasure-open hunters, www.summerplacefanm.com, (540)364-0006 Contact I Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier TimesDemocrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, va. (540) 347-4222 Home office: (540) 364-2929 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-mail: BParker@timespapef5.com

* All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30, 2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAp Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please call Jennie Sherrill at 540-675-1317. “Seeking Contestants” “Male or Female” Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department seeking young ladies (1-21) and young men (1-8) to participate in their annual carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on the 2007 Colorado Pick-up truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-635-4673 and leave a message. The carnival date is set for Aug. 15-18. seeking Contestants” Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. is now seeking contestants for Honorary Fire Chief, ages (13-20), Junior Miss (8-12) and Little Miss (3-7) for our annual carnival to be held June 27-30. Winners are based on number of raffle tickets sold. For tickets and more information you may contact Sandi at 540937-4218. June: Upcoming Red Cross Classes Adult CPR - $41 June 4: Adult CPR 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Child/Infant CPR & First Aid-$58 June 11:9 a. m. to, 3 p. m. CPR for the Professional Rescuer- $69 June 16:9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Adult/ Child/ Infant CPR & First Aid - $62 June 23:9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Babysitting Training June 28:9 a. m. to 3 p. m. (Must be 11 years old by date of class) All classes held at Culpeper Office at 146 N. Main St. Pre-registration is required. Please call 825-8611 or 434-979-7143 if you are interested or have any questions, or visit our website at www.centralvirginia.redcross.org June and July: The Free Clinic schedule The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on June 6, June 20, and July 18 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. There will be no clinic on July 4. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394. June 1-2: Look out, Shakespeare! The Rappahannock County High School drama department will present MMMBeth Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Written by Allison Williams, MMMBeth is a humorous parody of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The cast includes Alana Cloud, Morgan Cloud, Paula Raney, Elena Kritter, Colleen Daly, Amanda Plaugher, Laura Wheatley. Samantha Schwar and Emma Dodd-Henze. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and faculty. All proceeds will benefit the school’s drama department. Juno 1: Friday Night BBQ v at the Public House Pulled Pork and Beef, Rfos, Shrimp and Vegetables. Every Friday Night all • summer at the Flint Hill Public House - v located at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy (Rt. 522 in Flint Hill). Phone (540) 675-1700. June 1: Experience Aromatherapy Come explore the world of essential oils with Mikael Zayat, clinical aromatherapist and alchemist on Friday, June 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Fee: $20. For more information call Sage (540) 987-9699. June 2: Aromatherapy for Body, Mind, and Soul Mikael Zayat, clinical aromatherapist & alchemist, will be teaching us more about essential oils and their uses on Saturday, June 2 from 1-4 p.m. Fee: $40. For more information, call Sage (540)987-9699. June 2: Alternative Energy Expo Learn about energy saving options for your home or business at the 2007 Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm., Saturday, June 2, at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds in Warrenton. Hosted by foe Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. Includes solar, wind and biofuels options for heating/cooling, water and air purification, plus energy-efficient appliances and systems. Green building, energy conservation, and sustainability are highlighted. Go to www.rtep.oig for driving directions and more information. $5 for adults, children and students free. June 2: Hyperfitness Borders in Warrenton welcomes Sean Burch on Saturday, June 2. at 2:00 p.m. USA Today calls Sean Burch The undisputed poster boy of ultimate fitness'NationaJ Geographic cites him as ‘one of foe world’s top extreme adventurers.” His innovative exercises and explosive drills are designed to build the overall strength, quickness and endurance of a world-class athlete. And the exercises are fun and varied! But the physical training is just one part of what it takes to be Hyperfit. Sean’s program focuses on three important, linked components - Hyperstrength, Hyperfare, and Hypermind. As essential as the workouts are, combining the workouts with the nutritional guidelines and mental conditioning techniques covered in Hyperfitness provide the building blocks to achieve all our physical and mental goals. r Photo by Lili Duvall LOVES KIDS: Sable is one of those dogs that is so happy to see you that she wiggles and dances as if she is coming apart. She is very well trained, completely housebroken, loves going for a ride in the car, is great on a leash, and perfectly wonderful with kids. She plays happily with other dogs, but to be frank about it,! much prefers the males. She has been spayed, as are all the females at the Amissville shelter. Sable is only a year and a half old. This happy Doberman will be an excellent playmate all day, and a reassuring guard when the lights are out for the night. Call the shelter and make a date with Sable: 540-937-3283. 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 an< food catered by E Cow will include a silent auction and awards to the finest square dancers and the finest outfits. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information and to reserve your place, phone Sally Cunningham at 540-6363308. m June 2: Hokie Spirit Memorial Ride First ever ride to support the victims and their families of the Virginia Tech tragedy. Bikers will leave from Rappahannock High School and travel to Blacksburg, Virginia. Donation of $20 per bike will all proceeds going to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Contact Howard Clark for info at (h) 540-987-9203 or e 540-2194)292. June 3: Trail Ride Benefit A pleasure trail ride and BBQ will be held on June 3 at 2 p. m. at Dick & Jeannie McNear’s Greenwood Farm at Hilltop in Washington, Virginia. The cost is $30 per person with children under 12 free of charge. Proceeds will help fund construction of circuit fitness stations at Rappahannock County Park as Tyler Burdick’s Eagle Scout Project. Horses will require a negative Coggins test. Contact Tyler at 540 - 675 - 1506 or at skyviewfarm@blackhawke.net for more information and to register. June 3: “Why Roses?” Guest speaker, Rick Brown, a Consulting Rosarian in the American Rose Society. Sunday. June 3,1 p.m. in the pavilion at Rady Park in Warrenton. Sponsored by the Fauquier County Master Gardener Society. Public welcome. Information: 540-349-0756. June 6: In-orchard meeting Rappahannock Extension Office invites each of you to attend an In-orchard meeting scheduled to be held at James Jenkins Orchard, Woodville 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. Jenkins Orchard is located from Rt. 231, turn right on to Rt. 621, go about 2 miles. The orchard is on the left by the packing shed. 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. June 8: Come hear Lucia & Levi Lucia & Levi have been touring the Eastern Seaboard on & off for 20 years often as a Duo, and occasionally with their band The Little Zippers. Levi plays guitar and doubles on Tenor Sax. His years of experience have made him into a “guitar player’s guitar player.” Lucia plays Keyboards and Blues Harp. They cover a variety of material from Jack Johnson to Bonnie Raitt, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Mariey, as well as Jazz Standards, 50’s & 60’s Rock & Roll, 70’s & 80’s Funk & R&B. They will be performing at Griffin Tavern, Friday, June 8, from 8 p.m. -11 p.m To find out more, visit them on line at: www.thelittlezippers.com June 8: D.A.R.E. Day Come join Captain Jeff Brown as he once again orchestrates this annual event held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. There will be lots of exhibitors and fun for the entire family as well as safety tips. It’s a wonderful community event! June 8: Library series feature Bob Deans The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community Library Series will feature “The River Where American Began: A Journey Along the James,” by author and correspondent Bob Deans. Deans writes a captivating book per fectly partnered with the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. The public is welcome. The event is free and starts at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library. June 8-10: Auditions for “Damn Yankees” Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for its production of “Damn Yankees” Friday, June 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call-backs, if necessary, will be held Sunday, June 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at 4260 Sigler Drive, Vint Hill Farms Station, Warrenton, VA. The show is being directed by Evelyn Rice. This classic Broadway hit tells the story of Joe Boyd who sells his soul to a devilish salesman, Applegate, to ensure the Washington Senators baseball team wins the league pennant against the Yankees. Joe is transformed into a younger “Shoeless Joe” who becomes the Senators’ star player. Since Joe built an “escape clause” into the contract, Applegate sends his gorgeous I assistant, Lola, to seduce Joe to prevent the Senators from winning. The show features classic Broadway hits like “You Gotta Have Heart, "Whatever Lola Wants,” and “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, MO.” Cast requirements include 3 women (ages 35-60), 5 younger women (ages 18-35),’9 older men (ages 35-60), 15 younger men (ages 16-35), 6 teenage girls (ages 14-16), 4 boys and 4 girls (ages 10-13). Those interested in auditioning will be asked to prepare a shor song and be prepared to dance. A CD player and piano will be provided. It will be important tc know any conflicts for rehearsal dates before casting the show. It is requested that you arrive at the beginning of the audition. Performance dates for the show are September 7, 8, 9,14, 15,16,21, 22, and 23. For more information or directions, go to www.fctstage.org or call FCTs phone line at (540) 349-8760. In addition, you may call the Director, Evelyn Rice, 540-8789057. June 9,10: Barn Sale Gooney Manor Antiques will be having a Bam Sale, Saturday, June 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p. m. and on Sunday, June 10 from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. The bam is located at 5865 Gooney Manor Loop, Browntown, Va. One of a kind items, reasonably priced and delivery available. For more information call 540-635-4197. June 12: Culpeper Minute Men meeting The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR will hoid their Tuesday, June 12 meeting at The Kemper Residence, Main Street, Madison, Virginia. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The program will be the Installation of Officers. The hostesses will be Mrs. Ervel Dixon and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth DeLavigne. The chapter is made up of members from Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock County. Phone Margaret Francis at 540-987-8291 June 14: TRIAD signing The Office of Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, and Sheriff Sherertz and Major Williams invite you to attend a formal signing of the TRIAD Partnership for Rappahannock County. TRIAD is a cooperative agreement between seniors and law enforcement, and interested groups, working together to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and safety programs for older Virginians. The signing will be held on Ame 14, Thursday, at 1 pm at the Washington Fire Flail. According to the Federal Administration on Aging, while senior citizens currently account for 15 percent of the national population, they are victims in 30 percent of all fraud cases. TRIAD SALT. Councils (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) are busy year-round building crime-fighting relationships between older citizens and their local law enforcement representatives. Both groups benefit the community by sharing goals, desires, information and resources. Through the TRIAD program, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Rappahannock Courity seniors wi work together to better understand the issues facing the eiderty and what can be done to reduce scams and victimization. Under the TRIAD program guidelines, local group leaders form a SALT council. Members wil focus on topics such as avoicting criminal victimization, and increasing involvement in neighborhood watch, fraud, scam warnings, and > elder abuse prevention. Following the signing, a meeting will be held for all seniors, officials and county residents interested in being part of the program. For more information call Sharon Pyne, DSS, 675-3313, or Major Williams, Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, 675-5300. June 14: Barbara Taylor to visit Congressman Eric Cantor’s Community Outreach Director, Mrs. Barbara Taylor, will be available at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, VA, on Thursday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Congressman Cantor’s office is happy to provide this service to speak with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with Congressman Cantor’s District Offices may call (540) 825-8960 in Culpeper or (1-800) 438-3793 in Richmond. In addition, constituents may visit <http://cantor.house.gov>. June 18-23: Blue Ridge Song camp Ki Theatre’s 6-day intensive Blue Ridge Song camp will be held in Charlottesville, VA, June IB23. Songwriters at all levels are invited to register for this exciting, one of a kind week of workshops with Paul Reisler, Julie Portman, John McCutcheon, Ron Browning, and special guests. Songwriters of all experience levels are welcome. For more information, please call (540) 987-3164, email mandy@kitheatre.org or visit www. kidpanalley. org 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. July 4: Charity lemonade stand Baby Bear Daycare and Preschool of Sperryville will be sponsoring a charity lemonade stand at the Sperryville July 4th Celebration. There will be ice cold lemonade and baked goodies made by the children at Baby Bear Daycare and Preschool. ALL proceeds will go to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network LemonAid project and will help give cancer treatments to children. If you have any questions or would like to help for an hour or two, please contact Connie at 987-9644. August 25: Sixth Annual Democratic Committee Yard Sale with Boutique & Collector’s Corner As the spring house cleaning bug begins to bite, remember to donate your items to the Democratic Committee fund raiser. Last year’s yard sale was a treasure trove of discoveries for all 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 Adolfi at (540) 987-9706.

Tribute Well-known family experiences loss This past Sunday, friends and family members gathered at the summit of Massey Mountain to commemorate the life of Lisa Sharon Batchelder, who died unexpectedly on May 21, 2007. She was 26 years old, the eldest daughter of David Batchelder of Washington, Virginia, and Susan Munday of Warrenton. Since attending Liberty Inspiring r 1fwiigfite 1 by Randy Minter I BODY AND SOUL For many, it is an instinctual reflex to face death with thoughts that the soul will live forever. This thought of immortality reflects our desire to have the assurance that our existence continues, in some form, eternally. Since the afterlife is ultimately a mystery, faith is a necessary ingredient of its existence. The soul is often defined as that which imparts life to any animate thing. It is the inner, non-corporeal, essential element of an animate entity. Of course, immortality is impossible to prove, but it imbues the living with a sense of hope that springs eternal. This hope breathes life into the universal yearning and continuity in our lives, which may be embraced by mourners, young and old. No matter what philosophy is embrassed by those who grieve the loss of a loved one, at MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we will respect and honor the requests of those who determine the manner of commemorating the passing. Our dedicated staff understands the importance of compassion when assisting those in need. Please feel free to contact us whenever you need to at (540) 347-3431. We will arrange an initial, confidential meeting and tour of our tastefully-appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave„ Warrenton. Your needs are our #\ priority. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh@ hlackhawke.net "Death cannot kill what never dies." - William Penn High School, Lisa had graduated cum laude from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. And more recently, she had been pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Virginia Commonwealth University. Persistently motivated and conscientious, Lisa had been known to take on more than one job while attending school full time. She is survived by her beloved sister and confidante, Sarah Marie, of Warrenton. She was the much-loved granddaughter of the late Roger Batchelder and his wife, Jane, of Washington, Virginia, and Nona and Larry Genebach, maternal grandparents, who reside in Madison County, Virginia. Lisa will be deeply missed by her aunt, Susan Batchelder Wise and husband Jeffrey of Durango, Colorado, her uncle, Rand Batchelder and his wife Laura of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her maternal aunt, Sharon Luke and husband Peter Luke of Rappa HARTMAN June 2, 2007 at 6:00pm Rt 28 & Elk Run Rd. Catlett, Va 20119 Civil War Prints, Tapes, Books & Cannon Ball (lg). Oak Washstands, Side Tables, Dresser, 4 Poster Bed - Rugs - 50’s Dining Room Fum. - Other Tables & Chairs, Oriental Items - Antique Books, etc. etc. www.auctionsbvhartman.com 540-272-7132 or 540-788-1757 Joe & Carolyn Hartman VA Lie. 3118/3285 NO Bl VERS PREMIUM Lisa Sharon Batchelder hannock County, Virginia. She will be evermore adored by cousins Christina and Benjamin Luke, of Rappahannock County, as well as Samuel, Martha, Jackson, David and the little Miss Jane Batchelder of Pittsburgh. Lisa enjoyed music, hiking, spending time with family, and meeting friends for sushi. She took great pleasure in her academic work, rarely leaving home without at least one of her textbooks! At the time of her death, she was residing in Richmond, Virginia. Her memorial service concluded with the release of white doves; a breathtaking image representing the previously departed loved ones who would accompany Lisa’s spirit Their flight was made more poignant when, before disappearing off into the horizon, these exquisite birds dipped gracefully over a very special place in Little Washington: the home of her late grandfather, Roger, whom she revered, and her grandmother, Jane. How fitting that the doves’ flight came so close to one of Lisa’s safe havens, and in doing so provided a moment reminiscent of her earthly beauty, unassuming, and evocative. Submitted by Veronika E. Benson 14 Community Newspapers Serving Over 650,000Readers in Northern Virginia & The Greater Piedmont (Times Community Newspapers 540.675.3338 Come to the Historic District of Scenic & Sperrvville Virginia. 2BR/2BA Main level houses Living Rm. Dining rm. Sitting rm. Kitchen. Laundry rm. Two full baths. Upstairs houses the tw o bedrooms w ith plenty of storage space. Renovated in 2006 with new wiring, new plumbing, new insulation, new kitchen and baths, new appliances, hardwood floors were restored to their natural beauty. $349,000 :__This custom built 4BR/3BA home sits on 21 fenced acres. Attached two car garage, terrace, decking with a balcony off the Master BR suite. Three story concrete foundation bank bam with three large stalls. The upper two levels are designed for an apartment. The manor house and bam were built with two by six timber not the traditional two by four . Mostly open rolling land and a spring fed pond. Currently used for horses but suitable for any small livestock operation. This property is the perfect hunt box in Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. $750,000 Revercombs House": This Farm consists of three houses and 17 acres located on sought after FT. Valley Rd. Manor house has 4BR/3BA with complete renovation including gourmet kitchen . Two other homes has been renovated and would be great for rental income or farm help. Property is fenced and cross fenced, all open land. pond, garage, workshop, garden shop. S1.100.000 Post and Beam Log Home with 3BR/2.5BA, loft and open fir plan situated on 29.3 acres. Home is very inviting and spacious. High ceilings with exposed beams. Kitchen with island. Master BR suite on main fir with soaking tub. Fenced front and back yard, wrap around deck, deck off master BR with Covered front porch. This home has a lot to offer. $739,500. Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. Obituaries Joel B. Yowell Friends in Rappahannock Joel Byrd Yowell passed away Saturday, May 26. He was the son of the late A. Waverly Yowell and Elizabeth Hale Yowell. Mr. Yowell is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Graves “Betty Lynn” Yowell; two daughters, Carolyn Y. Kardos and husband Gary A. Kardos, Nancy Byrd Gaylord and husband Richard S. Gaylord; a son, Joel Thomas Yowell and wife Kathy Denison Yowell, six grandsons, and seven granddaughters. Additional survivors include three brothers; Jack Yowell and wife Maiy, Everett Yowell and wife Barbara and Mayo Yowell and wife Jean, three sisters; Mary Francis Rosson, Peggy Yowell Eure and Betty Jane Hall. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert William Yowell. After graduating from Criglersville High School in Madison County he served in the Pacific Area during WWII, then graduated from the University of Richmond. He was a retired agriculture teacher at the Madison County High School and adviser to the Young Farmer Organization, a past member of the Virginia and National Young Farmers Greene-Madison retired teachers, a member of VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Yowell was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 29, at the Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, VA., A memorial' service was held on Wednesday, May 30 at the Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebron Lutheran Church, F.T. Baptist Church, Madison County Rescue Squad or the Madison Fire Department. . Nora D. Segrest Amissville resident Nora Therese DeLorme Segrest, 77, of Amissville, died Saturday, May 26 at her residence. She was the wife of William D. Segrest and was a retired auditor with First Virginia Bank. Mrs. Segrest was bom in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Henry DeLorme and the late Exina Metivier DeLorme. She was a devoted, long-time member of Precious Blood Catholic Church In addition to her husband, Mrs. Segrest is survived by three sons, Robert F. Segrest and his wife Jamie of Rixeyville, William S. Segrest and his wife Peggy of Bealeton, and Richard P. Segrest of Sterling; a daughter, Ann S. Rechin and her husband Jeff of Amissville. Additional survivors include a sister, Pauline Vezina of Fitchburg, Mass, and five grandchildren. A mass was said at Precious Blood Catholic Church Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m. by Father Leo Zonneveld. Interment followed in Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. Mary Edna Johnson Schaefer Sperryville resident Mary Edna Johnson Schaefer, 89, of Sperryville, died Wednesday, May 23 at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Bealeton. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Sperryville, VA to the late Joseph Burnham Johnson and Edna Compton Johnson. Mrs. Schaefer was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she served as treasurer She is survived by her children, Fred Schaefer of Sperryville, Yates Palmer and her husband, Thomas of Leesburg and Susan Updike and her husband, Francis of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one sister, Lucille Payne of Madison, three grandchildren, and one great- grandson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick William Schaefer and her brother, Joseph B. Johnson, Jr. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 28, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, VA with Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating. Interment was followed in Woodville Cemetery. Her grandchildren served as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Schaefer's name to Trinity Episcopal Church, 379 Gay St. Washington, VA 22747. Callie V. Clatterbuck Sperryville resident Callie Virginia Clatterbuck Foster, 72, of Sperryville, died Tuesday, May 22, at her residence Mrs. Foster was boro August 12, 1934, in Sperryville, the daughter of the late Harry and Julia Cook Clatterbuck. She was a seamstress for Aileen Inc. in Flint Hill. Surviving are her husband-Jesse Foster, Sr.; three sons Jesse Foster, Jr. of Sperryville, Silas Foster of Georgia, and Edward Foster of Sperryville; one sister Etta Jenkins of Sperryville; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 26, at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Pastor John Burke. Burial was followed in Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington, VA. Pallbearers were David Foster, William Foster, Dan Clatterbuck, and Dallas Lillard. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, PO Box 1715, Culpeper, VA, 22701 or to the Rappahannock County Library, PO Box 55, Washington, VA, 22747. Religious Notes Amissville Baptist Church has started a new study program entitled “Answers in Genesis” on Sundays at 9:15 a. m. Please join them as they seek to uphold the authority of the Bible from the very first verse. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road, Amissville, Va. For information call (540) 937-6159. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington will be having their Homecoming and special anniversary celebration honoring 35 years of ministry for their pastor, John K. Burke on Sunday, June 3 starting at 10 a.m. with Rev. Don McCann, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN., and at 1:30 p. m. with Dr. Vinton Williams, pastor of the Trinity Irene Gracey Stapp - Homemaker and Writer Irene Gracey Stapp of Manassas died Friday. May 18, in Prince William County Hospital She was 86 Irene was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 22.1921, to Irene Cobb Gracey Outlaw and Sidney Outlaw. Her parents were divorced early in her childhood, and she grew up in the Gracey family home m Clarksville. Tennessee, with her mother and grandparents, and surrounded by her great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in a large and energetic household of word-lovers. Among her relatives was the noted 1920s novelist and literary critic Evelyn Scott. Upon her grandfather’s death the family began to scatter, and at the age of 9 she moved wilh her mother and an aunt and unde to England, where she attended Wentworth, a girls' boarding school on the southern coast, spending her holidays m London with her family It was on her first day at Wentworth that she met her lifetime friend. Vana Glendinning Scott. Following Irene's return to the US at age 16, she and Vana maintained a vivid trans-Atlantic friendship, via long and frequent letters and a handful of visits, ter 70 years. Upon her return to Tennessee in 1937 Irene lived in Franklin, where she completed high school and attended business college and where she and her future husband. Grady Stapp, had the good fortune to meet at a bus stop Grady left Vanderbilt University to enter the Army Air Corps after Pearl Harbor, and he and Irene were married in 1942, three months before he left for pilot's training She spent the early years of her long marriage moving from being a wartime military wife to a homemaker and finally, in 1957, a devoted mother Throughout her life she loved dogs, gardening, reading, the study of theosophy, and really hard crosswords Some of her most absorbing occupations, however, came to her later in life, including painting and, most notably, writing She launched into the writing of her first novel in her seventies completed it and began another, which she completed this winter and was in the process of revising at the time of her death She also left the notes she had begun compiling of her experiences in the last year as a resident of CatonMerchant House assisted living facility, which was to be the setting of a third book she was planning Preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 58 years, she is survived by her daughter. Tutt StappHams of Castleton. Virginia, and her grandson. Jamie Harris of Bishop. California She is also mourned by her former son-in-law. Hunt Harris, and his extended family, to whom she remained devoted as well A memorial service wiH be held on Thursday. May 31. at 1:00 pm. at Tnmty Episcopal Church in Manassas, with the Rev Vmnie Lamson presiding In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contnbutions to Wakefield School. PO Box 107, The Plains, Virginia. 20198 specifying their use tor library acquisitions The Baker Funeral Home in Manassas. Virginia is handling the arrangements. Baptist Church, Warrenton. Lunch will be served following i the morning services. The Roch-1 ester Family will be singing for * both services. Everyone is wel- \ come to attend. For more information call pastor John K. Burke at 540-937-4944 or the church at 540-987-3118. Everyone is invited to worship with Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Sunday, June 3, for their Annual Friends and Family Day. Rev. Ludwell Brown will be the 3 p.m. guest preacher. Lunch will be served after morning worship service. The church is located at 62 Hackley Mill Rd., Amissville. For more information, contact pastor Lemuel Montgomery at 347-1209 or Annie Cook at 3641133. Everyone is invited to summer revival services beginning on Sunday, June 3 through Friday, June 8 at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville. Services Monday through Friday will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service begins at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Don McCann of Kingsport, Term., beginning with the Sunday evening service. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. Special music is planned for each night. Nursery will also be provided. Pastor Payne invites everyone! T>l % APPAHANNOCR EAL ESTATE ESOURCES a WEKNOW s&ss? RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE! 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Katelyn Yowell to wed Corey Verrill Jerry and Beverly Yowell of Marshall are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katelyn Laura to Corey W. Verrill, son of Wayne and Marietta Verrill of Luray, formerly of New England. Katelyn graduated from Fauquier High School in 2002 and Lord Fairfax Community College in 2004. She is employed by Fauquier County’s Procurement Division and attending the University of Maine. Corey graduated from Rappahannock County High School and George Washington Carver Piedmont Tech. Ed Center in 2000. He is employed by Triple R Welding in Warrenton. Photo by Kathleen Reeve Nancy Lee weds John Reeve Mr. and Mrs. Kwan Lee of Lawrenceville, New Jersey are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Nancy Sanghwa Lee to John Robert Tolman Reeve on April 28, 2007. The ceremony took place in the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. The couple will make their home in Alexandria Virginia. Robert Reeve is the son of Nancy Reeve and the late John Kent Reeve of Washington, Virginia. Survival of the fittest Book claims insights into getting fit, achieving dreams By George Rowand Rappahannock News Staff Writer The title is “Hyperfitness,” and the cover shows a leaping Sean Burch, the author of the book, but there is more to the story than just some good ideas on being fit. “It’s about embracing life and your goals, and living life to the fullest,” Burch said. “There is a nutritional, a physical and a mental aspect to my program, but I wrote this for everyone. I want everyone to embrace their fives.” The Warrenton resident said that he had an epiphany a few years back when he was talking with his dying grandfather. “He had been all around the world, and he had done a lot of things,” Burch remembered, “and yet, as he was dying, he said, “You have to go out there and achieve your dreams and goals. I had so many dreams and goals that I never achieved, and I don’t want that to happen to you.’ And I thought that he had lived a full life. And at that point, I had this dream to climb Mt. Everest. I was not a mountain climber at the time. And in four years, I did it.” Hyperfit Burch said that he climbed Mt. Eve/est without anyone else except a Sherpa to help him carry his gear. “No one guided me,” he said. “I didn’t want to be with a group. I wanted to be left alone. I loved that feeling that here’s a challenge, here’s a goal, can you do it?” It was a peak experience, so to SDeak. Burch said. “You will never forget seeing Everest,” he said. “It will change your life, and that’s special.” He followed that up with another challenge that most would eschew. He ran up Mt. Kilimanjaro. “I ran up Mt. Kilimanjaro in world record time, five hours and 28 minutes,” Burch said. “It features a 14,000-foot elevation gain, and I had to run 23 miles. The interesting thing is that you go through five different ecosystems. You start in a rain forest, and you end up in an alpine climate, and there’s no other mountain on earth like that.” The height at the summit is 19,340 feet. “Hyperfitness,” which took four years to write, is about these experiences as well as a program to get everyone fitter and healthier. Burch admits that the physical-sounding title is a bit misleading, though. “It’s about hyperfitness living,” he explained. “It enhances your life. The mind is everything, and I show you how to have a positive attitude. “The thing to remember is that I had no mountaineering experience when I started,” Burch continued. “Climbing Photo Supplied by Sean Burch ON TOP OF THE WORLD: Sean Burch climbed Mt. Everest, and then, to show how things are done where he comes from, he climbed 63 unclimbed peaks in Tibet in 23 days. Burch later ran up Mt. Kilimanjaro in world record time. Burch is a resident of Warrenton. Mt. Everest was a dream of mine, and I accomplished it, and I’m just this average guy...If you believe it with your heart and soul, you will achieve it.” Start small Burch said that the book entails a program that will help people get fit enough to enhance their life experiences. “The thing about my program is that it produces reallife strength,” he said. “You can look like a body builder, or you can gain the strength to get through the day as a working mother of three kids. I’ve had a woman who’s 75 buy the book because she still has goals, she still has dreams.” On Saturday, June 2, Burch will be signing his bopk at the Warrenton Borders at 2 p.m. Burch offers something else to remember; "Never be led by money. Be led by your passion, and that will take you anywhere you want to go.” C/uTi 1/ PRICE REDUCED Deer Lane This charming two year old colonial in Seven Springs in northern Culpeper County is a gem of a deal. 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Faces of 211: The Swindlers of Beech Spring Farms Last summer I began a series about the people who live and work along US. 211 in Sperryville. Let’s resume this year with a family that has been in Rappahannock since before the Civil War...James and Phyllis Swindler. Beech Spring Farms, a series of retail buildings on the west end of the village, is a favorite spot for tourists going up and down the mountain. But did you know they have specialty lines of retail, in addition to the traditional jams and jellies, fruit, cider and baskets? You can shop all year long (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) at Swindler’s for quilts. Phyllis has developed this line for years and supports primarily American made cottage industry quilts. She also has a full line of Polish pottery, African baskets, mountain trolls, pony purses and back packs and bear and raccoon hats. Bobette Swindler, the main buyer and product display person for this family run business, has recently introduced a line of stained glass products that have sold very well. Jimmy and Phyllis’s beautiful and talented granddaugh ISperryville Barbara Adotfi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net * (540) 987-8682 ter Emma Hathaway also works weekends at Beech Spring Farm and represents the fifth generation working there. Annie Pullen has been a 25 year employee with the Swindler’s. “She is our biggest asset. Customers come to see Anne!” This quiet woman conveys her sincere interest in her customers who return repeatedly to talk with her. Tourists leave knowing how wonderful the county is because they have talked with Anne and 75 percent of sales are from repeat customers who love to be remembered. The Swindlers support local products, especially in jams, fruits and jellies, all made with their label. One of their biggest products is honey. They have a large Asian and Turkish customer base who often come and buy honey by the case. The Swindlers were originally from Germany and initially settled in the New Jersey area before moving to Rappahannock prior to the Civil War. Jimmy’s great-grandfather sided with the Union. To avoid being shot he had to leave Rappahannock and join the Pennsylvania Calvary. Tb this day the Swindler’s are a family of independent thinkers! Originally living in Old Hollow, this family has been among the families on U.S. 211 for several generations. In 1938 the building which now houses the quilts was an Esso gas station and Meadowbrook Lunch stop. Chicken or ham dinners with potatoes and beans cost 50 cents, with all the food coming from the farm! Jimmy has made many improvements to land and buildings on both sides of U.S. 211. He used to put hay and let the cows come into the basement of the log cabin house across the road from the retail space. Phyllis, his feisty Pblish wife, convinced him to restore that wonderful building and now Carol and Bob Lucking live there while Between the quaint village of Flint Hill and the town of Front Royal, Virginia, lies a historic gem. This property, well placed on 5.7 acres, is a classic example of Greek Revival architecture and was built in 1847. This property provides a rare opportunity for the discriminating buyer to own and renovate an architecturally and historically significant home of approximately 5000 square feet. Also on the property is a renovated slave cottage, as well as other outbuildings. ivtuuiudiu views. Awnuumi maue iu ixauunai ivegisier oi mstoric rlaces lor potential renovation tax credit. This land adjoins the Appalachian Trail, as well as the 3200 acre National Zoological Park. . Contact Nevill Turner of Strange & Company Realtors at 540-675-1935 or email: nevill_tumer@yahoo.com to arrange a private showing. Owners are licensed Realtors in the State of Virginia. 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Owner/Agent $169,000 BUILDER’S OWN HOME Sperryville "»*■- - - -» 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 window s/doors, copper gutters, hot tub, trellised stone patio, oversized garage w/drivethrough porte cochere'. and much more' Only 15-months old Mint condition. Must see. $699 wmw.C ouiltrvPlaccsVA.com Photos by Ray Boc , A FAMILY AFFAIR: Taking stock are Bobette Swindler, Annie Pullen and Phyllis and James Swindler who run the Beech Spring Farms. they are building their home. About 10 years ago Jimmy was tired of getting rained on and he upgraded the fruit stand to include heat and air conditioning. Beyond the family business, the Jimmy Swindler family serves the community on another level - both Natalie Swindler Hathaway and Jimmy Swindler are teachers in the Rappahannock County Public Schools. There is no way to convey, in this short column, the full story of this talented Rappahannock family. They dispel the myth that businesses come and go. In fact, some have been here for many generations! Stop in to shop and meet this family and Anne. It’s a visit you won’t forget. As you will read elsewhere in this paper, Jimmy and Phyllis, the guiding lights of the memorial fund and dedication, were unable to be there because Jim was in the hospital in Charlottesville. We all send out MORE THAN JAMS AND JELLIES: Stop by the Beech Spring j Farms to see a beautiful collection of quilts, pottery and African ' baskets. ! thoughts and prayers to Jim. Shakespeare at the School House in June “Witches, Heroes, Lovers and Elves: A Shakespearean Panorama” will be presented foi three weekends in June at the . SchoolHouse in Sperryville. • Director Charlene James- * Duguid and her staff have been preparing for months and her cast of fairy folk and swordsmen are ready. Grant me serenity I’m not a person who dislikes change. In fact, I seem genetically predisposed to shaking up my life in some fashion about every five years. (Watch out this year everybody!) But HI admit that, like most people, I’m always more comfortable with change I choose than with change forced upon me from the outside. And lately it seems like there is a lot of that going on. Sometimes it’s the little things. I don’t how it looks from the front porch of your house, but at ours there is a definite shortage of hummingbirds! It seems that every year like clockwork they show up, looking for food. And we had our first couple, right on schedule. But within about a month, we have dozens of the tiny beauties sucking up that nectar about as fast as we can make it! This year we’ve got our two, but no more. Is this true around Amissville? Is this the case around Rappahannock County? If so, what could be causing this? And, most importantly, how do we fix this? I like it just fine the way it worked in the past. Sometimes it’s more person al. It seems every so often I am inundated with news of friends divorcing. And it once again seems to be that season. Tm not self-centered enough to think any of this is really about me. Change is being thrust upon the family involved, not me. But the truth is there is a ripple of change that goes out from a family that’s breaking apart. It affects many of the people who love them. And there’s a great sadness for a lot of us as we watch and try as best we can to help them through this change. And then there’s the change in our communities. If you look at surrounding counties you can’t really say that Rappahannock County is experiencing unprecedented growth. And thank goodness for that! And, yet, in my little comer of Amissville it feels like new houses are going up right and left. Fm not saying that they won’t be perfectly nice houses. Tm not saying that the people who eventually move into them won’t be wonderful neighbors. But the truth is that change is being forced upon me again and Fm not pleased about that! ! i Amissville | Julie Emery I 937-2315 I Julie@ ■ JulieEmery.com - Of course, the biggest • change of all, for many of us is the prospect of Dominion’s expanded power lines. As I drive through this gorgeous countryside I begin to imagine what it. will look like if Dominion wins ' this fight. But there’s plenty of good . change around as well. There . are new babies, new marriages, • new jobs and new homes. There • are new neighbors in our com-, munities. And nature is con- * stantly forcing change on all of • us. But I never seem to mind when spring gives way to summer. While the storms this year - have taken down some old pine . trees, I see new seedlings everywhere I look. Some of them will * eventually be huge tre^s. I still like the serenity . prayer that Al-Anon uses. God grant me the serenity to accept • the things I cannot change;. courage to change the things I _ can; and wisdom to know the • difference. Here’s to a wise week for all of us! How about neariy2S wonderful acre* i County location near Flint IfiB, Mbmnton, and 1-667 How about a modestly proportioned, but lot^y ‘ 'mi home with alary hum deck and re poach? i GRANT, RYALL & ANDREW Group raf a WANT LAND? We also have listed a CHOICE 25 acre, Rappahanqck County, MOUNTAIN VIEW parcel in a prestigious area of Castleton. MLS #6156400 Contact the c»net Jx-'it <or aetaiis ana j privet* mowing ~ int Griffith ^ mi tus or rorouMti* Otferea Oy the Grant. 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Watch for the Blue Moon! Memorial Day was much more than a three-day weekend. It marks the beginning of summer. Thanks to the fund rsiising efforts of Phyllis and Jim Swindler and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, this year’s Memorial Day was celebrated with a new monument. Now, veterans and their families of Rappahannock County will have a special place to honor the memory of their loved ones. For some of us, we are waiting for the next big holiday to come in with a bang - July 4th will be here soon and with it the return of fireworks to the county. While they can’t be held in the Town of Washington due to new fireworks codes, they will be orchestrated in a big way thanks to the efforts of Richie Burke, Mike Leake and Gary Settle. Bill Fletcher’s acreage on Route 231 will provide a large arena for this year’s fireworks display. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office was out in full force over the weekend. Keep those seat belts buckled. The “Click-It-Or-Ticket" program was being strictly enforced. Even this little fellow was obeying the law. He is pictured here going very slow . down Main Street. Annual DAHE. Day It’s that time of year again. The Annual D.A.R.E. Day festivities will be held on Friday, June 8, ' at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. This is a day of education and fun for the whole family. There will be exhibitors from organizations such as local fire departments, law enforcement personnel from Rappahannock County and surrounding areas. Let’s hope that the day will not be unrelentingly hot for everyone. Many thanks The staff of the Rappahannock News would like to thank Ali(fe Anderson for bringing in the beautiful peonies for our Rappahannock Advisory Board meeting on Friday. They gave the‘office that extra special look as we celebrated 30 years of Times Community ownership as well. Thank you Alice! Also, appreciation is extended to the Country Cafe and Griffin Tavern for providing the food. Birthday wishes go out to Ginger Estes of Washington. She celebrated her day on Sunday, May 27. Washington Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School starting June 25-29. Their theme this year is “Take the Plunge: Make a Splash for Jesus.” It win De neia irom » a. in. iu ix p. m. For more information call Jennifer Thede, their VBS Director at 540-675-2323. Special anniversary and homecoming Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington will be having their Homecoming and special anniversary celebration honoring 35 years of ministry for their pastor, John K. Burke on Sunday, June 3, starting at 10 a.m. with Rev. Don McCann, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN., and at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Vinton Williams, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, Warrenton. Lunch will be served following the morning services. The Rochester Family will be singing for both services. Everyone is welcome to attend to help Pastor John Burke celebrate this special anniversary. Condolences go out to the family of David Batchelder of Washington and to Susan Munday of Warrenton on the loss of their daughter, Lisa Sharon Batchelder, who passed away on May 21. Susan is the granddaughter of Jane and the late Roger Batchelder of Washington. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. The community is sad \ Washington Jan Clatteribuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com dened to hear that F. M. Baumgardner of Washington has been under the weather. What is a Blue Moon? Be sure to check out the Blue Moon tonight! A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. For a blue moon to occur, the first of the full moons must appear at or near the beginning of the month so that the second will fall within the same month (the average span between two moons is 29.5 days). May will have two fiill moons: the first was on May 2, the second will be tonight, May 31. That second full moon is called the blue moon. ' Brady's | Clark Houow S Rambungs . Richard Brady | 675-3754 ncnardbraayl@juno.com J Photo by Richard Brady THEY’RE A HOOT: The Brady’s screech owls are back and so happy that they’re raising a family. More good news Oh, happy day. Our screech owls are not only back, they have raised two babies. And, all I can say is the adults must have found a sack of mice in somebody’s bam. You never saw such fat baby owls. Part of it, I know, is those downy gray feathers that will soon be gone, but they are perched up there on a limb beside mom and pop, and they look like baby couch potato owls. They are quite chubby. And we did get a little rain. I would have loved to have had a bit more, but I will be thankful for what we got. The asparagus responded well, and the garden is in better shape. Old business There are a'few left over items from the county budget process that might be worth mentioning. They always told me that the memory was one of the first things to go, and I can’t remember what the other things are, but that first one seems to be proving true. Some complained this year that it was a shame that it was the school budget that was coming under fire. That seems a fair comment at first blush. But, let’s go back one year. There were a few people in the county that spoke out against the huge tax increase last year. The response that at least some of us received was, “Why are you complaining now? Where were you when we approved the school budget? You should have said something then.” This might be what they call darned if you do, and darned if you don’t, or Some saying that goes about that way. And let’s get one thing straight. Our school board and our school superintendent are just doing their jobs. For my part, I want the school board and the school administration to be strong proponents for our schools, our teachers and, most importantly, our children. I want them fighting for every advantage they can get for the school children. If the people in charge of raising and spending your tax money choose to' open the county coffers and say take what you want, you can’t blame the school board and the school administration. But, as far as I know, Rappahannock is still a wonderful place to five. Yes, it is getting more expensive, and if the past is prologue, it looks like you can just about depend on your taxes going up every year. If you are feeling the sting, please hang on as long as you can. Every dog has its day and people are getting more involved and more knowledgeable. Perhaps the mounting collective wisdom will win out in the end. Yeah, that’s right, people getting smarter and more involved. That has to be a good thing for participative democracy. Country Living in Rappahannock County a REDUCED BATTLE MOUNTAIN ROAD - This five acre lot has a great location, convenient to Warrenton and Culpeper. It is partially open and has several fine building sites. Ideal new home site for a builder, family or retiree. Price Reduced $166,965 Contact Cheri Woodard WALNUT BRANCH - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. Price Reduced $765,000 Contact Peter Wiley HOLLY GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 bdr and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. Price Reduced to $699,000 Contact Thome Auchter 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 HICKERSON MOUNTAIN RETREAT - In beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex is on 10 acres and features a total of 3bdr and 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $349,000 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 UNDER CONTRACT 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 NORTH POES ROAD — 55 acres in 2 parcels in a fabulous location. Includes river frontage a light, airy and comfortable cottage and about 20 acres of open pasture. 25 acres with river frontage - $550,000; 30 acres with cottage • $815,000; both parcels - $1,295,000. Contact. Cheri Woodard 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 Justin H. 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‘They are in a league of their own’ Rappahannock students take top honors at technology conference By Ron Vickers Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock students returned with four state trophies and many top ten finalist awards this year at the Technology Student Association’s Annual State Conference held in Hampton, VA earlier this month. TSA advisers Ron and Layne Vickers took the middle and high school teams. Over 98 different schools attended this conference for leadership training and contests. Joe Vickers, President of the Northern Region represented Rappahannock County on the executive council and helped run the all-student led general sessions. Joe was elected again to serve as next year’s Northern Region President. Mapping it The high school Geospatial Technologies team of Clay Vickers, Matthew Bywaters, Tyler Crews, John Mello and Justin Fitzhiorris submitted the pre-conference research materials of collecting data and generating maps focusing on the last 400 years of historical developments across the Commonwealth ofVirginia. This includes the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. Upon arriving they were given an onsite problem to solve. The team was provided two CDs of data relating to the Jamestown area. They were asked to incorporate GIS and GPS technologies to create a historical account of John Smith’s discoveries and travels. AdviserRon Vickers was pleased when the judges told him that, “your students are in a league of their own and knew Photos courtesy of Ron Vickers READY FOR ACTION: Jesse Palmer, Clay Vickers and Joe Vickers prepare to exhibit their technological talent. TECH TEAM: Middle school TSA group, (left to right) Allie Yowell (6th), Case Kramer (6th), Adam Carter (7th), Carolyn Vickers (6th), Tiffany Wayland (8th), Brittany Dodson (8th), and behind her is adviser Layne Vickers: far more than other teams around the state.” Before going to the contest, Vickers informed his team that this was their final exam for the local GIS class and a first place would be an A’, second place a “B’ etc. Bev Hunter, the class consultant, was very happy to hear of the team’s victory and wanted to hear more about the problem they had to solve. All of the students won the ArcMap 9.2 software for one year, GIS book, and mouse pad. The school received a few more books to add to the class library. For the first time in entering these contests, Rappahannock had the high school chapter team win a 2nd place trophy. The middle school chapter team placed 8th in the state with one officer absent. Brittani Dodson acted as President and led her team of Allie Yowell, Adam Carter, Tiffany Wayland and Carolyn Vickers. Carolyn said, “We were really ready and we didn’t know we would get points deducted for an absent team member. We all said our lines perfectly in UPPER DIVISION: High School TSA team (left to right) Matt Bywaters, Tyler Crews, John Mello, Anna Owens, Justin Fitzmorris, Virginia Stickley, Steven Butler, Emily Raney, Clay Vickers, Jesse Palmer, Joe Vickers, and adviser Ron Vickers. practice. When it came time before the judges, we choked.” Taking third Rappahannock won third in the state in the TSA Technology Bowl. The three member team individually takes an exam to become one of the top ten schools in on-site finals. The high school team won third in the state, beating Sherando High School in the first round, losing to Brookville High and eventually beating Ocean Lakes by a score of 60 to -5. 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S525,(XX) Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath contemporary on 10 acres with greenhouse & separate 2 car garage. Open floor plan with fireplace. Wrap-around deck. Mountain views. Terraced gardens with raised beds, arbors, pond, and deer-proof fencing. Woodland paths, streams and frontage on the Covington River. S659,00Q. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Hylton Head, Rixewille, VA f> bedroom, 5.5 baths, energy efficient, virrualh maintenance free, "’•HMO- square ft Trench Country manor home. Manx distinctive features and upgrades. Tullv finished basement with media room. Over 89 rolling acres with a new barn and long frontage on Indian Run. 51,995,000. Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Ross Avenue, Front Royal, VA Sparkling 5 bedroom, 2 bath completely remodeled home is quite possibly the best residential bu\ in the town of Front Royal. All new appliances, dual-zone heating and air conditioning system, bower level boasts a second kitchen, 2 bedroom, living room, anti independent entry. SI.000 Credit toward Closing Costs! S299.000. • Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Killermont, Washington, VA Award-winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras. Even aspect of this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on 4 levels is a study of understated luxury. S2,750,(XX). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 UARNETTE'S MTN, CULPEPER CO, VA 3 bedroom, 23 bath. 1 tear old Cape- Cod in excellent condition. 10.9^ acres, halt wooded & half cleared. Sited on a hill with spectacular views of ()ld Rag .Mountain. C >pcn floor plan. Main level Master bedroom, attached 2 car garage &. detached 2 car garage/workshop/storage building. 10 minutes to the tow n of Culpeper. S795,000. Jud Glascock 340-592-3238 Harris Hollow, Washington, VA 1 fiber's paradise at the head of the l larris Hollow Trail. Atmospheric cabin with stone walls nestled against the mountains. 36 acres of woodland trails. Rush River, and more. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 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. $515,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 I.. STATE AWARD: Eighth grader Tiffany Wayland along with Adam Carter (7th) and Case Kramer (6th) pause to show off their trophy. The middle school team also won third in the state in this contest, beating Thomas Harrison Middle School horn Harrisonburg City in the first round) losing to James Madison Middle from Roanoke and eventually beating Benjamin Franklin Middle from Fairfax Comity td win a trophy. The team this year consisted of Adam Carter (7th grader)) Case Kramer (6th grader) and Tiffany Wayland (8th grader). ■ Another middle school con-i test, Inventions and Innovations, is designed for a full year 7th grade course taught in middle schools with technology pro: grams. Even though RCMS does not yet have this class, a team of students was fielded to develop a new invention prototype and the research documents that go with it. Martha Ki dwell, known at the school for walking down the hall with sticky notes on her arm gave the kids the idea of a ‘Handy Bandy, a wrist strap that holds a notepad and pencil holder. The team of Allie Yowell, Case Kramer, and Brittani Dodson used Tiffany as their hand model far the photos. They placed seventh in the state. From a Regional trophy win, Tiffany Wayland entered in the Technical Writing Challenge. She researched both positive and negative sides of the Impacts of Television. She wrote well enough to a fifth in the state. The Leadership Challenge team of Carolyn Vickers and Tiffany Wayland also placed fifth in the state. They had an on-site problem that required quick and sound thinking In the Medical Technology Challenge Brittani Dodson, Carolyn Vickers, and Allie Yowell studied scoliosis. Along with a notebook of research and a model they returned with sixth in the state. RCMS had two trophy winners at the regional level in Prepared Speech. Adam Carter gave his presentation earning fourth in the state. Tiffany Wayland returned with a sev-; enth place showing. High school members also placed in the top ten finalists,* The team of John Mello and Justin Fitzmorris took the Construction Systems exam to place tenth in the state. The Systems Control team of Tyler Crews, Joe Vickers, and Matthew Bywaters won at regianals and met a much stiffer competition at the state level. This year they placed seventh. The high school team of Virginia Stkkley, Emily Raneji turn rtima uweus researcnea lung cancer and placed eighth in the state. For the first time the team of Jesse Palmer and Steven Butler produced a balsa bridge that was destructively tested. Even their structure held 16 pounds, they placed sixth in the state. Vickers congratulated all of the members for traveling to Hampton stating, “everyone that works on the state level shows a level of commitment and skill.” “I really enjoyed the trip a lot, I give it five stars,” said sixth grader Case Kramer. Seventh grader Adam Carter encouraged others to join in the fun of these competitions and this year’s rookie John Mello commented, “This being my first year in TSA, I had a lot of fun. The experience helped round out wha$ we did in class.”

Anthes From Page Bl there at just that moment.” Was I “lucky” to have been at that farm pond just as the sun broke through the mist? Well, sure, but you make your luck by getting up before dawn on cold Sunday mornings, by returning to a scene again and again hoping to improve on what you’ve done before and by staying out long past the time at which you’d really like to have a cold beer and a hot meal. And it isn’t just sheer effort that counts. Time of day - which largely determines the nature and quality of the light — is everything in photography. I do mostly nature and landscape photography and a large number of my best photographs were taken at those magic moments bracketing sunrise and sunset. Why else would I sit in the dark and cold on Red Oak Mountain waiting for those first golden rays of light to paint the Blue Ridge Mountains? Finally, “bad” weather can be your friend. Shots in the middle of a sunny day often have a wider contrast than your camera - unlike your eye — can handle. You are likely to end up with featureless blown out white areas and featureless blocked up shadows. That won’t happen on a cloudy day, plus colors tend to be more vivid when the light is not harsh. Fog, rain, falling snow - all can add magic, making a mediocre scene good or a good scene great. I have photographed my own farm pond in Castleton many times, but my favorite photo is one I got in the rain a few years back, the gray-green water marked by ripples radiating from the impact of every rain drop. The image is cold, wet, yet oddly inviting, and quite unlike anything I have seen there in better weather. I recall standing there in the mud, trying to manipulate my camera and tripod with one hand while holding an umbrella in the other. I remember cold water trickling down my neck because the umbrella wasn’t big enough to protect both me and my camera. 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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 1BR, 1BA apt. Recently remodeled, Appl's Furn. Sperryville $600/ mo. Call 540-675-3249 Or 540-675-1576 Brandy Station, 2BR, 1 BA, W/D, pets consid, non-smkg, sec dep/ refs req'd. $750/m +util (540)727-0013 •Flint Hill, 2BR, 2BA on 50+ acs, adj. SNP. $1200/ mo •Castleton, 3BR, 3BA, 3story many unique features. $1350/mo •Sperryville, 3BR, 2BA, w/ full basement, garage, screen porch, $1400/mo •Flint Hill, 3BR, 1 5BA, full basement, sunroom, large lot. $1200/ mo •Washington, VA 1BR, 1 BA, fully renovated apt in town. $775 Piedmont Property Inc. 540-675-1675 Marshall, nicely furnished 5 rm apt. for 1 quite person., patio, carpet. $850/mo inclds utis, Priv ent/drive. No smkg/pets (540)364-3348 Ortean, 2BR, 2BA, very private w/mtn views, minutes to I66. Great for a non smkg professional.$1500/ mo. utilities included. 540-229-9328 WARRENTON, Ig 2br on farm, mtn views, fitness fac, pool, hot tub & sauna. No smkg. $1150/mo incl 1 stall. 540-347-2397 / 571-220-0707 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 2BR, 1BA, freshly painted, LR, Kit, wood floors, large deck, fr porch, nice yard. NO PETS. $1000/mo Piedmont Property Inc. 540-675-1675 5 mi W. Warrenton: 5BR, 2 story brick house w/ country views & fin bsmt. $1,900/mo. .540-347-3488. Bad Credit Homebuyers Wanted.Easy terms 0-3% Down www.creditbusters.com Castleton: 3BR,1BA,FP,Scrn prch; 4ac w/lake, boat, swim & fish $1295. Carolyn @ 540-270-0208 Charles Town, Restored 1850's log cabin. 2BR, 1 BA, AC. w/d on beaut horse farm. No pets. $1095. 703-624-1697. Charles Town, Restored 1899 Farmhouse on beaut, horse farm, 3 BR's, 1 BA, CAC, W/D. $1195. 703-624-1697. Clarke County 4BR, 2.5BA home in quiet nghbrhd on 5 acs just 2 mi off Rt 340. 3 car gar w/flrd storage, Ig trex deck, MBR w/fpl & walkin closet. Lawn svc incl. $2000/mo. Avl Now. Call 540-722-0444 or 888-722-0445 Brett Sowder, ERA Oak Crest Realty Clarke County, Berryville. Moreland House. Restored 1775 home, 2200 sqft, 3BR, 2BA, Fpl, A/C, all appls.. 3 stall bam w/ pasture. $2.000/mo. Sec. dep., credit check. 540-955-1384. Classified Ads Work Rentals — Apartments New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 sec. dep* •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts, 2BR Town homes* Leasing from $720 - $925 UP TO $1080 FREE RENT OFF SELECT APTS* • W D avail, in Apts* • Pet Friendly* • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park-Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 CALL NOW, SPECIAL WONT LAST! 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 email: fnendshipheightsapts@yahoo.com (‘some restrictions apply) First Tims Buyers Why rent when you can own? 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Linden Chalet, acreage, views, privacy, W/D, CAC, FP, 3/4br, 2ba. near exit 13, $1200/mo - 540-683-1998 LUXURY HOME Beateton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Marshall, Beautiful country setting, 3 level home, 1 mile from 1-66. 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, new central heat & air. Glass enclosed sun porch located off Kitchen. $1,400/month. Call 540-364-0364 On farm near Marshall, 2br, spacious, LR, DR/ Den, $950/mo + util, Horse fac avail. (540)364-1913 Rappahannock Co - 1br, turn cottage, kitchenette, elect heat, wood stove, a/c, no pets, non-smkg environment. $600/mo + dep. Ref's & cred ck. 540/675-3627. Remington, '06 built, SF, 2 car garg, 4BR, 2 full & 1/2 BA, morning rm, DR, LR, fam rm, FP, all appls, $1575/mo. Owner/Agent Andy (301)675-7820 Town of Warrenton, 4 BR, 2 BA, Ig yd, quiet street, remodeled, hdwd firs, porch, gorgeous kit, $1,500 mo, avail 7/1 540-349-1117 WARRENTON 2 M, 3br, 2.5ba, w/ master on main Ivl in newer sub. Library, hdwd fls, Irg covered deck, garage, walking aist to Old Town. Electric included. $1 750/mo. 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 Spalth Owner/Agent RE/ MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 Washington, VA, Stone & cedar. 38R, & loft. 2FP, 20 acrs wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo. (301)986-5475 Winchester, 3BR 2BA on 5 acres No pets. No smoking. Security 0eposit+$1400/mo (540)888-4341 'four Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 "PRICED TO SELL FAST" 7308 Blanker HM Rood, TW PWm. VA Remodeled 3BR/2BA home in The Plains' Huge kitchen w/NEW oak cabinets, appliances. & ceramic firs. NEW windows & newly finished hardwood floors. The Master BR Suite on the 2nd fir features a sitting area, walkin closet, linen closet. BA w/Jacuzzi. The larg£ yard is nicely landscaped. Home Warranty Available. All on about 1.5 acres and less than 5 minutes from 1-66. 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Your AD : Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 FLEAMARKET Sat, Jane 2; 8 aai Fox Den Parking lot. W. Shirley Ave, Warrenton $18 Dealer Space (540)347-1162 Have the first signs of spring sent you into a cleaning and sorting frenzy? Have you begun collecting things for a yard sale? Why not have it in our yard! The Fauquier SPCA wifi hold a flea market during our Pet Fair on June 2 from 10 to 3. For a $25 donation tire provide a 10X10 marked space for you to sell your unwanted treasures! Reserve 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. MuttffamHy, 6/2, 8a-2p, Rt 229 to Waterford Rd, to Nikki Ln, Rixeyville. Baby items, exercise equip, office. •'< : at*—1, eea MU 9mm* v_ Hay Itorae quality, sq. bales, delivered & stacked. (540) 937-5160 Aluminum Scaffolding: Set, good condition $100. 540-554-8879. Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will separate. (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7298. sell $3500. 571-237-5015. Okf scaffolding: Make offer. Needs painting. 540-554-8879. POOL TABLE- 8 ft solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate. MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495. 703-237-5015. York Rake: 6ft 4 6 ft. tractor blade. Good cond. $300 each. 540-554-8879. Ittook 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 0m f,, sgif. County, VA WEW LISTING -Located at the Trailhead of White Oak Canyon, 1BR, 1BA cabin with screened-in front porch & frontage on the Robson River. Great room has wood fireplace with pellet stove insert bedroom has gas fireplace, and unfinished upper level has gas fireplace. Outbuildings. $160K Call Lisa Dyer Unique Weekend Retreat - former church remodeled into spacious kitchen, great room, bedroom, bath, loft and rear deck located just past Graves Mtn Lodge - great hiking, horseback riding, fishing and relaxing. $198,900 Call Bill Gentry Spectacular Mountain Views - Immaculate 2,700+ sf circa 1902 farmhouse, 3BR, 2BA, country kitchen, formal living room, fireplace, dining room, family room, and sunroom located at Old Pratts on 4.6Z fenced ac. Perfect for horses. Numerous outbuildings and extensive mature landscaping. $445,000 Call Bill Gentry immaculate 3 BR, Th BA rambler with full, partially finished walk-out basement, French doors. 2 gas log fireplaces, kitchen vjr/breakfast bar, large covered front porch wrapping around to deck overlooking pond, sited on 3.9 acres with 3 bay detached darage. $319,000 Call Bill Gentry Evergreens Retirement VMage - Located in the heart of Stanardsville. 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To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON TO CONSIDER COMP PLAN ADMENDMENTS KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a joint public hearing on the 13th day of June, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall of Washington, Virginia to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Washington adding provisions to establish a policy to set forth under what circumstances the Town will consider an adjustment to its boundaries or the establishment of a service district for utilities and the zoning classification that any property included in such area brought into the Town boundaries or included in such service area will have. Any new area within the Town boundaries will be part of the Historic Overlay District and generally will be in a zoning classification the same or more restrictive than its classification in the County prior to inclusion and shall not be further subdivided. There are other provisions as to utility connections and nonconforming uses as well as provisions relating to commercial areas. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance is available at the town offices during normal business hours. All are invited to attend the public hearing at the time and place aforesaid and present their views.The hearing is being held in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility to the facility should contact the Town Clerk by telephone at 540-675-3128. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA John C. Bennett Town Attorney Automotive Technician: Ford Dealer is now hiring Full Time Technicians for a Northern Virginia Location. Excellent Starting pay and full time benefits including 401k. All shifts available Monday Through Friday. Apply to Jeff Cain Ted Britt Ford 703-218-4624 icain @ tedbritlcom 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 For Your Employment Needs can Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 Boom Track Driver/ Operator Must have class B CDL. Experience required. Local route DC, MD, VA. Good benefits. Must have own Transportation. Two pdlitions Available. Call for appointment 703-471-5500 Teddy Long. EOE DOG GROOMER Experienced, FT/PT. Good working conditions. Warrenton, VA (540)341-7699 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 HVAC Service Technician TLC Services is seeking an experienced Service Tech to start ASAP. We offer Service Truck, Ceil Phone, Health & Dental Insurance and 401K. Please send resume to fax 540-937-9800 or e-mail at skuhn@ticservicesilc.com. if you would like to fill out an application our office address is 14200 Erin Lane, Rixeyville, VA 22737. 540-937-7800 POSTOFFICE NOW HIRING Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT. 1-800-709-9754’EXT. 9601 EinAtlht WOOD MANUFACTURING Would you like to put your hand tools to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment? STAFFMARK, a leader in the staffing industry has production positions available in Culpeper! Qualified candidates will be skilled with hand tools, able to read a tape measure and lift up to 50 lbs., (chop saw exper. preferred.) Competitive wages, holiday pay and benfits are available. Call today and ask lor Staffmarkll! (540) 829-9610, ext 6245 The Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority Is accepting applications for the position oh Meter Reader, Grade 9 Graduation from high school is necessary to be a successful candidate, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and experience. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Applications and complete job description are only available and accepted at the Virginia Employment Commission in Culpeper, Virginia. For directions, cafi (540) 829-7432. Applications will be received by the VEC until the job is filled. The FCWSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Torn Up the Heat on Tear Career! i (he nation's largest propane WE ARE GROWING! 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For details: www.earthwalk. com/careers TECHNICAL ADMIN ASST Non-smkg steel company in Sterling, VA nr Dulles Airport, has opening for A' Technical Assistant. Hrs 7:00-4:00, constr. environ. Duties to include some clerical data entry, good organizational skills required Computer literacy a must, CAD knowledge preferred. Fax resume to: 703-471-0173 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for Bed and Breakfast in Washington, VA. 8-12 hrs/wk. $10/hr. 540-675-3757 Inside Sales Position Dynamic Warrenton based company seeking motivated individual to fill entiV level inside sales position. Salary based with benefits. Some sales experience preferred. E-mail resume to: info@exloc.com LIVE-IN HELP Employed couple to live in separate 1 .OOOsqft facility, PT farm maintenance and animal care. Must like working with animals. Grounds and bam care and possible animal training. Yearly average of 20 hours per week. Work in exchange for lodging, (utils not incl.) Lazy 'S' Llama Ranch Amissville, VA. (540)937-7437 (540)937-2425 Practice Manager .Medical Office Busy Family Practice in Fauquier County seeks FT Manager with college degree, management experience, knowledge of managed care, contract negotiation, and NextGen/EMR systems. Responsibilities include budgeting, hiring, training, HR, managed care contracts, payroll and marketing. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits. Fax resume to 540-439-8797; attn: Dr. King Medical Receptionist Medical practice in Warrenton needs a full-time team member with excellent communication skills. Providing courteous service to patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, contacting insurances, and managing patient records are a few of the various responsibilities. Please fax resume to 540-349-4801 Maintcnancc/Night Watch Farm help needed on a large thoroughbred farm in Rixeyville area. Drug and smokefree environment. Hourly positions; wage based on experience and skills. Applicants must be hard working, motivated, organized, flexible, and interact well with other co-workers. Horse/Farm experience a plus. Full and part/weekend time. interested parties should call 540-937-7500 HVAC SERVICE TECH iTDo you have a $100k+ potential at your current company? *?ls your company the number one fastest growing in the country? «^*vlf not and you are dean cut, drug free with a dean 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. DISPATCHERS needed for HVAC/PLBG company. PREVIOUS DISPATCHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Full time with benefits & rotating Saturdays. Multi-tasking a must*! Walk In interviews conducted only for qualified applicants from 9 am - 3 pm (M-F) @ 9040 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas, 20109. Or email resume to beverett@fhfurr.com with salary guidelines and availability for interview. All Interviews CONFIDENTIAL. FH FURR - we want absolutely the best THIJRON BRIDGE V )wiNE CQ HELP WANTED Exciting New Restaurant & Wine Bar opening in Warrenton. Va> Mid-June Looking for energetic, fun, team piayers. Line Cfki, Prep Cooks, FOH Positions as well Applications available at: 29 Main Street, Warrenton, VA. Call 410-997-3456 or e-mail Steve Q ironbridoewines.com For more information: www.ironbhdaewines.com Millwork company in Warrenton, VA, seeks reliable, experienced JOURNEYMAN & CABINETMAKERS Exp req'd. Competitive pay & benefits Please call 540-347-4551 ext 111 or email kallan@gcabinet.com FIELD 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 RECEPTIONIST Busy 3 physician office has an immediate requirement for a Receptionist. Must have excellent communication skills and be multi-tasker. Benefits include health ins. & paid vacation, & 401K. Interested applicants should mail their resume to: Attn. HR 428 Hospital Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186 or fax to: 540-349-4401 Full time Experienced Professional Housekeeper/Cook and Butler Estate/well-appointed establishment in Northern Virginia and South Caronlina seeks qualified couple to manage two households. Duties include: light housekeeping, cooking, light driving, serving at table. Embassy experience a plus. Housing, excellent pay and benefits. Fax resume & salary requirements to (540)253-9707 FRONT DESK CLERK Must be reliable & dependable to able to work nights & weekends. Benefits available. Excellent opportunity for the right people! Retirees welcome! BS COMFORT INN B9 540-349-8900 Previous applicants need not apply. is currently hiring: Line & Prep Cooks Minimum 2 years experience' Competitive stages ft benefit Incentives 571-I41-5M7 ^540-347-9345 JP"s Grill & Bar is an equal opportunity employer Professional Motorcoach Operators Ideal candidates will posses a valid CDL, class B w/ P endorsement, clean DMV and criminal record and a pleansant personality with a can do attitude. Excellent starting wages, new equipment and a first rate work environment. For more info dial: 703-393-1441 and ask for Jerry EOE M/F/V CHARTER SALES ASSOCIATE Provide price quotations for motorcoach transportation services. Candidate must possess a professional & personable phone manner as well as excellent verbal & written communication skills. Computer literacy & attention to detail are a must. Industry knowledge helpful. Salary range mid to upper $20s. Please fax resume to: 703-393-6446 or email sandy@scenic-usa.com RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN St COMMUMTV SBJVICiS BOAflD EEQ/AA. ADULT DAY CAKE AIDES #2*1 Pan nine (2024 hours/wk) in Culpeper, to provide assistance with daily living skills in an adult day program setting. Aide will assist in creating and implementing therapeutic activities for seniors as well as with fund-raising and group outings. CNA and/or PCA certification required. $10.87 p/hr. Apply with RRCSK/AAA appheutiaw by Idta. Vluwday. June II. 2**7, HR, P.a Bun 15**. Culpeper. VA 227*1. <S4e> 825-3KW • TDD; (5-M> *25-73*1 hjruuiurKe1 rreshun *’•*'«* **** «***««* BENEFIT PROGRAM SPECIALIST Family Services Dui.es include interviewing applicants and deiei mining eligibility for public assistance programs; assisting with training subordinates and monitoring work for accuracy and timeliness. Requires ability to understand and apply program policies. Must possess good interpersonal and telephone skills. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills are needed. Bachelor s degree with courses in Social work or related field and two years related experience, preferably in public assistance program administration. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. (Hiring Range; $16,404-$49.145) ##7-8255-135 Closes: 6/8/2007 Visit our on-line employment center at wwwdottdounatov fur additional information and to apply. * * « • * * • • • ** «

HOUSEKEEPER Wednesdays A 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 refOronces with Introduction letter or resume to: Box JEC 120647 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20187 Group Meeting Sales Manager For 45 years, Airiie Center’s singular commitment to conference planning has provided the ideal atmosphere for productive meetings. Airiie oflcis the latest in conference support technology, comfortable guest accommodations, distinctive dining and attentive personal service. At Airiie, we only hire the very best and promote the values of customer relations. F.ach group that books a conference at the Center is guaranteed a high level of personal service. Every department is involved and most importantly, our employees genuinely care about our guests. Our reputation speaks for itself. We arc seeking an experienced, enthusiastic candidate for Group Meeting Sales Manager, to our dedicated Sales team. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Sales Manager is responsible for working with group clients to maximize meeting package revenue; achieving and exceeding established solicitation goals; and practicing a variety of proven sales techniques, including cold calk, sales blitzes, telephone solicitation, etc. Candidates must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skilk, highly organized and detail-oriented. Previous sales experience in hotels and/or conference center a plus. £ Compensation is based on experience and is very competitive. Please send your resume with salary requirements ,_to HR8airlie.com_ RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR MH/MR/SAS Assume responsibility for operation and staff supervision of five MR group homes from 5:00pm Friday to 9:00am Monday. Responsible to meet with each weekday Group Home Supervisor, Group Home Operations Manager and MR Medical Manager each Friday and Monday to provide and receive issues, concerns and documentation. Schedule a minimum of once daily site visits for each of the five group homes on both Saturday and Sunday. Thorough knowledge of Medicaid plans, regulations, licensure requirements, medication administration and documentation for group home residents as well as a demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage crises situations. Previous experience working with MR population required. Bachelors degree psychology, social work, special education or related field and 4 years related experience. Contingent on satisfactory results of verification of past and/or current education. TB screening, driving record, valid driver's license, and a criminal background check. CPR/First Aid training will be provided. (Hiring Range:$48,784-$65,859) #07-S454-131 Closes: 6/1/2007. Visit our on-line employment center at wwwJoadouagDV for additional information and to apply. Audio Visual Technician Airlie Conference Center is seeking an AV Technician to join our team. As a Conference Center Audio-Visual Technician you will be responsible for the daily delivery of audio visual equipment including set-up, use & storage. This position requires a team player, professional appearance, good communication skills combined with customer relations. Responsible for coordinating audio visual services with conference planners and customers in accordance with IACC standards. Experience with conference/hotel audio-visual environment is required as well as an understanding of IACC standards. Prefer wHCA experience. Must have strong technical knowledge and experience with personal computers ana software. Must be able to manage several different taws at once. This job could involve some heavy fitting, evening and some weekend work. Airlie Conference Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Interested candidates should submit their resume to NR@ sirtle.com or fax to: 540-428-7113. Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits (includes 18.59% Locality Bay) Minimum Requirement!!. U S C itizenship or U S. National • High school ihptoma. GED or equivalent, or uac year of security or avianun scree mug experience • English proficiency • Pie-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/credit check Please apply online at: rrmr tiajnlw me MM-887-1S95 TTY. 1-M9-IM7-55M \ Transportation U Seconty l> Administration TSA IS an Equal Opportunity Employer Advertising National Account Manager Veteran sales person w/strong newspaper track record w/national & regional major accounts advertising has opportunity to fill rare opening on elite, dynamic sales team of Washington’s highly successful community newspaper network of 99 newspapers/1.6 million total circulation. Active client base + strong focus on business development. Position at Reston, Virginia headquarters reporting directly to the President/CEO. Top earnings potential. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants may send confidential resume & salary requirements to Terry Andersson: Washington Suburban Press Network 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 420 Reston, VA 20190 fax 703-904-1009 or tandersson@wspnet.com TRUCK DRIVER CDL Class A. FT. License loc a1 route. Superior Iron Works, Inc. Call Teddy Long 703-471-5500. EOE. SERVERS Thornton River Grille seeking exp. Servers for lunch and dinner shifts. 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(703)969-9918 2000 Ford Mustang, V8, 5spd New tires, new battery, Ithr, AC, CD, Cruise control. $8995. (540)439-4526 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. 2004 Volvo S40. 4 dr, black, blk Ithr, sun roof, tinted windows, CD, AT, AC, cruise, new tires, 4 whl ABS, 6 air bags, 55K mis. $14,500 (540) 364-6341 ‘ 2007 Ford Fusion SEL Single owner, excl cond, very well equip + ext warr & svc plan: $18,895(703)728-6324 84 Cadallic Berlitz, Immaculate Cond, blue ext, Ithr int, all pwr, $6000/6bo. cell: 202-841-3236 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 99 Buick Park Ave 40R Sedan V6 3.8L Auto, loaded, Ithr seats. 1 owner, gd cond. 95K, $5,500 703-444-5411 99 Crysler Concord LXI 95K mi. 3.2L Forrest Green/tan Ithr, new tires, good cond $6000 OBO 703-242-8354 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). CADILLAC 98 Catera: 36k, body/lthr/ tires good, blue color, garaged. no accidents. $4500. 703-444-1269 Chrylser 2006 300C: Creme colored beauty, 7k miles, exc cond S loaded. $28K or best offer. 540-662-6697. Chrysler '00 Sebring JXI conv. excel cond, new tires, drives like a dream. Bike rack. $5750. (301)639-7608. Custom 84 Chevy Camaro Z28, new 350 high perf. V8 eng, 398HP, Auto, exc cond, Ithr sport seating, light kit, high power amp, new paint/ tires/rims, fold out CD. $ 1 0,0 0 0. (240)882-9404 Groat grad gift, 2006 Honda Civic LX, add ) sound system, atomic blue, 25K mis, excel cond, $16,500. NEG. (540)665-0069 Honda ACC.2002 SE white, auto, Cd, AC, sunrf. new tires/ brakepads, 86k,$8,500 703 579 7358 Honda Civic 99 LX 5sp, 160K mi. aU power, new tires, 17" rims, sec. alarm. Good cond. $4.99p (703)860-1892 fnfintti 1992.G20 4 dr sedan, AT.grey, 147k, 1 owner,svc records, 5/07 insp.1 owner,$1999/ obo 703-425-3850 Kia 2005 Sedona EX, 11k mini van V6 $13,500. Spectra 4 dr. sedan. 18k, $8,500 mint cond. 703 437-9207 • Mercedes 97 SL500 White, removable Hd top,all service records, Immac. cond. $17,500,703-759-5039 Mteta 1996, new vinyl tan top, brakes, exhaust sys, timing belt within 1 yr, blue, $4500. (540)439-2703 Pontiac 2000 Sunfire: 99K, new tires & VA insp. Sunrf, A/C needs repair. $2500/obo. 703-483-5339. Volvo 850,1995,one family ownership, 134k miles, sort, leather, detailed maint records $3,100. 703-518-2380 v *' < A .4 — ■ ' mm 00 Jeep Wranger, blk, 5sp man, 4 cyl, CO. new tires & battery, sft top. 82K mfcs,$7000/ ObO. 540-347-4240 2001 Streeter 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, sleet* 4, kitchenette. $ 1 4 K / o b o 571-259-6834 sqT*]| WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER jHARGE NURSE - RN or U RTIFIED NURSING ASSIST; RECTOR of SOCIAL SERVK VALLEY HEALTH ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW SIGN-ON BONUSES $3,000. FOR FULL TIME LPNS * CSTS $1,000 FOR FULL TIME CNAS AVAILABLE FOR NEW HIRES AT WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & URGENT CARE CENTER Check out our exceptional benefits package, including tuition assistance! For more information on all current openings, please visit the Valley Health website, www.valleyhealthlinkcom. To apply, please log on to www. vaHevhealth.iobs and complete the online application. For your convenience, computers are available for use by the public at the Corporate Valley Health Human Resources Office located at 333 West Cork St in Winchester, and at the Human Resources Offices at each of the hospitals mentioned above. EOE CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings tor CNA'a FT and PT on 7-3 and 3-11 shifts RM LPN Restorative Nurse FT on 7-3 shift Work in a caring environment, known tor it's quality care! Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540)825-2411 ECHOSONOGftAPHEft needed for busy cardiology office. Full-time with benefits. No call or weekends. Experience preferred but will consider new graduate. Please send resume to: P.O Box 610 Culpeper, VA 22701 or fax (540)829-4178 LPN needed for busy cardrology practice. Must be motivated and dependable. Full time, M-f, excellent benefits. Cardiology experience preferred but will train the right applicant Please send resume to: PO Box 610, Culpeper, VA 22701 or fax to 540-829-4178. No phone calls please. r 1 BOAT: 89 Sun Runner, 235 Cuddy Cabin, 305 Volvo Penta (I/O Motor), Runs good w/EZ Loader Trailer. $4500/ obo 540-439-3386 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 wed, 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. '03 32' Pioneer RV, mint cond. Sleeps 8, at great Beach cmpgmd lyr PIF Enjoy right now $16,500 703-327-4238 04 WINNEBAGO, 29', like new, low mis, sleeps 6. 2 slides, fully 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, FBA, Sleep/ Sofa.Dinett/Bed.Fridg/ Freezer, Outside Shower &Grill, Full Slide,Plenty of storage.EC, $15,000 OBO 540-822-9027 "73 Travel Trailer, 22ft, Lil Hobo, New Hot water heater, new cook stove, new totet, new carpet, deck, $2200/ 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 Sunline Solaris 32ft 2002. Perfect shape. Non Smoking. $16k/ OBO. (703)378-0791 95 GMC IZUZU: Driveway sealing truck. 600 gal capacity w/5hp honda spray unit. 5hp diaphram pump. 99k mi, never seen winter. $9500/060. (703)203-8041. 02 Honda, VTX 600. VLX Del: Excel cond, gar kept. 5400mi. Many extras. $3500. (703)724-7413. 04 HD Softail Std Black,only 850mi. aftermarket pipes. Excel cond. gar kept $13K 703-669-5223 04 Yamaha V-Stse 1100 Silverado. 8K mis. Stage I upgrades. Hard Chrome Btg Straights. $5800 (540)841-9945 OS Honda VTX 1800 F Series, Spec2, 500 mi, Financing Avail-Village Feed. Asking $11,900. (540)937-2127 (540)854-8800 2000 HD Roadking Classic, loaded w/chrome & extras, all records, mint cond. 10K. $14,000. (571)437-4197 2003 Honda VTX 1800C. Bik w/ chrome package. 1100/mi $ 7,999. Call 703-904-8411. 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200XL w/ UNDER 3,300 miles. Garage kept w/ Screamin' Eagle II Muffler & sissy bar Excellent Shape Must sell $8,995 firm. 240-446-5200 LM. 98 Harley Wide Glide, under 5K mis, garage kept, saddle bags, sprt sheild. roll bar w/ pegs, $12K, 540-272-0200 99 Harley Davidson Road King,. original owner 1200mi, stock, 540-687-3535 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 351-0121 Wanted Corvalf Engine, any year, state price & condition. Ron (703) 216-8276 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8, 4x4, . 86.5K, exc cond, deep red, Ithr, PW/PS, Sunroof, 10-disc CD, tow pkg. $12,000. (540)347-9333 2001 Land Rover Disco SE, Blk SUV Gd Cond. Saddle Lthr Seats, AC, All pwr, heated seats, dual artogs, Brush Grd, 6CD Chngr,65K, $9,990 703-433-0775 93 Rangerover, 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 $2K obo 540-822-5290 97 Jaap Grand Cherokee Laredo 1 owner gar kept CondMust seel Green/Gold asking $3900 109K 703-229-7748 98 Jaap Cheeroke Sport: 4x4. Excel shape, looks great. New tires, brakes, AC. $5500. (540)338-7932. 01 28' Sportsman camper, 2 slides, Ig shower, qn bed, conv oven, < 200 road mi. $18k. (518)529-6557. '98 33ft Jayco Designer, 5th wheel, 12ft slide, clean. $6000/OBO. Gainesville. (912)660-0960. 01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac White, Exc Cond, 92k, AUTO, 4.0L V6. Bed extension. $8,300. (540)349-4722 03 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton, c/c, 4x, 67K mis. $18,900. 03 Sportamaater RV $10,900. 540-905-1065 04 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab, auto. Leer cap, slide out bed. 5 4 K. $25,000. (540)364-6158 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty XL crew cab. Lariat V8 Deisel AH extras 88K $18,000 352-7899162/540-687-6544 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. ask $35,900, immaculate, loaded. 4K mis. Garge kept. (540)848-5198 '98 Dodge Dakota Sport. S 4wd, auto, 103K mis, « current insp, looks 1 great, $3500/obo. 1 540-229-0157 96 Nissan Pick-Up - 6 cylinder, dixie riding Lawn Mower 34in. Trailer $12k/OBO. (571)283-8757. 98 Ford F150 88K $6900 &'97 Ford FI 50 89K $5900. Both Long Bed 6cyl AT, in great shape! 540-882-3996 Dark silver, ext cab. 2WD Fully loaded, am/fm stereo w/cd 23,455mi. well kept. Vortec 4800 V8 SFI gas engine.$18.000.00 Contact Rusty at 571 921-2373 01 Hilda MPV LX, 7 pass, gd cond Well maint 68K mi. Silver Roof Rack, auto, $7200 703-801-6830 Ford, 99 Windstar Van. 139K mi.. Good cond Asking $3,000/ obo. (703)668-0135. Junk Cars - Cash Paid: Professionally removed for free. Can for details 571-233-5447 ask for Aten. No. \fa. areas! We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Place an Ad today! Times Classified Call 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 Launch YOUR 5 CAREER i fru Find employment in the Classifieds .(Times. Community vwvwTimesCommunity.com