Rappahannock News, April 10, 2008

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Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock New Staff Photo/Kevin Allen Susan and Alan James announced Wednesday that they plan to open a gourmet farm market in the historic Mercantile Store building in the Town of Washington. New market coming BY JYEV1N ALLEN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Residents and workers in the Town of Washington will soon have another place to turn when a hunger pang strikes. Susan and Alan James, owners of Walnut Hill Farm in Page County, „ announced Wednesday that they plan to open the Stonyman Gourmet Farmer in the historic Mercantile Store building that housed Sunnyside Market from 2000 until November 2006. ine otonyman uourmet farmer is a Virginia company specializing in cheeses, condiments and savories. It has operated successfully at the Montgomery Farmwomen’s Market serving Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Md., since 2005. “After experiencing rapid growth at the Bethesda market, ~~ we decided Stonyman Gourmet Farmer needed to reach out to our See MARKET, Page A6 American Road Motorcycles to close By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last May, Bill Paolicelli thought he was in for a record year. Sales at American Road Motorcycles, his bike shop in Amissville, were through the roof But then business dropped — hard. “Early in June it was very apparent that something was up,” he said. Paolicelli said he watched as his sales fell by 70 to 75 percent at a time that was supposed to be the busiest of the year. Business didn’t pick back up, and in February he began clearing out merchandise. American Road Motorcycles, which Paolicelli has run for six years, will close on April 25. “Six years into this it’s really very sad,” he said. “I’ve just loved doing this and I’ve met so many wonderful people. I’m really sad to be closing and will really miss the business.” Paolicelli, an Amissville resident, opened American Road Motorcycles after spending 20 years as a manager in the auto business. A self-proclaimed bike nerd, he has been drooling over motorcycles for most of his life. He saw the shop as a lucrative way to tap into his passion. “It’s really difficult for somebody not to notice the number of motorcycles that drive into the county Friday, Saturday and Sunday.” He set up his shop on Route 211, which in warmer months, teems with motorcyclists heading out to eryoy scenic roads in Rappahannock and Shenandoah National Park. “We’ve been for the most part very successful over the past six years,” Paolicelli said. The store sold an array of motorcycles ranging from HarleyDavidsons to Kawasakis, along with helmets, leather vests, jackets and other gear. It also boasted a renowned service department. But maybe what defined the store was the conversation that Paolicelli offered. “We sort of became a destination point for people," he said. He said people would stop by just to shoot the breeze, he said. “It was really a lot of fun, and that’s exactly what I wanted the feel of the store to be.” Though he can only guess why sales dropped so drastically this past summer, Paolicelli said it was probably because of the shock waves felt in the construction business when the housing market tumbled. Most of his customers worked in the building industry, Paolicelli said. And when times got tough, they had to focus on just making ends meet. “The new leather jacket or helmet tends to take a back seat to that, understandably,” he said. Business always dropped off during the winter, Paolicelli said, but the summer and fall months usually brought in enough money to cover the tough times. But not this time. “When that doesn’t happen, it puts you in a much, much tougher position to get through the months when you wouldn’t expect to be doing so well,” he said. Paolicelli said he tried a few promotional blitzes, but he got the sense that he was “rowing against the tide.” In a going-out-of-business sale, American Road Motorcycles is now offering 50 percent or more off on most merchandise in the store. Motorcycle prices have also been cut. “We’re just trying to clear out stuff," Paolicelli said. “We’re not worried about making money at *this point. It’s just got to go.” American Road Motorcycles is located at 14828 A Lee Highway in Amissville. The store is open More to come? Miller Farm owner Bill Fletcher had this trailer placed on his property on Saturday morning. It is being used as an agricultural storage building for the 800-acre property in the F T. Valley. See full story on Page A3. RapoahanrtocK News Staff Photo Kevin Allen Budget breakdown County Administrator John McCarthy's proposed fiscal 2009 spending plan totals more than $22 million. More than 53 percent of it would go to schools. Schools 53.6% Public safety 15.6% Public works 10.4% Health and welfare 5.7% General government 5.6% Volunteer fire and rescue 3.2% Judicial administration 2.7% Community development 2.3% Library 0.8% Other 0.1% McCarthy proposes 1-cent tax increase Budget calls for more cuts in school funding By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy released his proposed fiscal 2009 budget Friday, calling for a small tax increase and also recommending that the Board of Supervisors not fully approve the County School Board's funding request. McCarthy’s draft budget calls for a 1-cent increase in the county’s real estate tax rate. If the supervisors approve the budget as drafted, Rappahannock’s new real estate tqgi rate will be 60 cents per $100 of assessed value. • For example, the rate hike would cost the owner of a $500,000 property an additional $50 per year in real estate taxes. - -— Hie 1-cent increase is intended to pay for the county’s emergency responders to convert to a new 800-megahertz communication system. McCarthy budgeted $885,000 for it this year. “The system is a vital element of providing communications for law enforcement and volunteer fire responders alike, and is essential for us to secure their and the public’s safety,” McCarthy wrote in a letter to the supervisors. Revenues from the 1-cent increase during the next two years, along with grants, accumulated funds in the county’s General Fund and funds from the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association will provide enough money to pay for the system Rappahannock needs for the coming decades, McCarthy explained. Due to a $470,709 decrease this year in state and federal finding, the county’s public school officials are asking for an increase of See TAX, Page A5 Rappahannock News Staff Photo Matt Pelkey BIKER BLUES: American Road Motorcycles owner Bill Paolicelli at his store, which will close April 25. Thursday through Saturday from <540> 937-9896 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday E mail the reporter at from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: mpelkey^timespapers.com

• On Thursday. April 1Q, the Washington Architectural Review Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. ir» the Town Hail on Gay Street. Agenda: Application: Tom Papke dba Capitol Metro Physical Therapy; hanging sign at 261 Main Street • On Wednesday. April 16. the Town Council of Washington, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. This meeting was moved from April 9. Highlights from the agenda include consideration of additional fine signs for driving over the speed limit, a wastewater update, an Avon Hail refinancing update, and consideration of rescheduling a public hearing on the revised Zoning Ordinance, scheduling a budget work session, funding for the Town brochure, reappointment of a Council member, and proposal for a remote monitoring and alarm system for the Washington Water Works. • With no business to conduct. The Rappahannock County Panning Commission meeting has been canceled for Wednesday. April 16. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded, in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between March 28 and April 3. 7b find, transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. Piedmont District Charles Kenneth Estes II. executioner, to Katherine Estes Baader and others; $735,000; tax map: 38A-1-24. Stonewall-Hawthorne District Stephen Jenkins to Aglis Penkiunas and Wife; 35 acres. 108 acres and 33.5 acres; $1,660,000; Rappahannock and Madison counties; tax maps: 53-11 and 9-24A. Ruby Updike to Ernest Updike, one percent interest, deed of gift, tax map: 59-2E. Ruby Updike to Jennifer Griffin, one percent interest, deed of gift, tax map: 59-2E. Moot the newest member of the Jenkins family. Jamie and Tiffany Jenkins are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Connor Blake Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Connor was welcomed oy rus Dig sister, Mackenzie, uonnor was bom on Feb. 25 at Culpeper Regional Hospital and weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 Vfe inches long. Maternal grandparents are Luther Jr. and Peggy Stanley of Sperryville. Paternal grandparents are Mary grandparents are Beatrice Sheppard of Sperryville; 4 Larry Sheppard of Luray, Luther Sr. and F*eggy Stanley of Culpeper and James and Lucille Reieford of Castleton. I Eaheart Trible Equipment, Inc. «32« Mww Hd«3. Wurwnon. VIA 20' 37 S4G-34/ ?<*» I, a III ,| Hou»». M-rh 7 3C »r» 6. Fn 7 30 am- S Sat 7 30 J 10473 Durnfn— Road. “l ■■nil VA 20110 > »■■ 703-336-3380 Motjr^ M Th r 30 vn 6 frt. M am-5 S« 7 x 4 killed By Alexandra Bogdanovic Rappahannock Mews Stall Writer Roberta Byrd* 47, of Lignum, Va., was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 19year-old girl on April 4* police said. Virginia State Trooper Doug Pugh is assigned to the Area 12 Office in Warrenton. He conducted the investigation that resulted in the arrest. According to the trooper, Byrd was driving south on Lee's Mill Road at approximately 6:46 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and struck, a pedestrian. Byrd kept driving and lost control of the vehicle again, hitting a telephone pole. Pugh said. Virginia State Mice Sgt. Franz Mahler said the 19-yearold victim was transported to Fauquier Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Pugh said that the victim was identified as Lauren Detrio. She was originally from Florida, but was living in the Warrenton area at the time of the accident, he said. Detrio was employed at the Inn at Little Washington. “She hadn’t worked for us very long, just a few months,” confirmed spokesperson Rachel Hayden on Wednesday. “It’s just very tragic, she was very sweet.” Hayden added that Detrio’s boyfriend, who worked in the kitchen, had returned to Florida. In addition to manslaughter, Byrd was charged with driving after being adj udicated an habitual offender, refusal to permit blood or breath tests, DUI [second offense within five years] and felony hit and run. Pugh said Byrd remained in custody at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center without bond early this week. She is scheduled to appear in Fauquier County General District Court May 22. E-mail reporter: abogdanovic@timespaper.com Alan found dead in park By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The body of Jose Alfonso Martins Jr. was located Tuesday morning in the Keyser Run area of Shenandoah National Park. The discovery marked the end of an 11-day search by park officials and volunteers. The cause of death is under investigation. “There is nothing to indicate foul play," said Karen Beck-Herzog, a park spokesperson. “There’s no indication that he was with somebody else.9 Beck-Herzog could not provide information about exactly where Martins was found or the state of his body. Martins, 42, had been missing since March 26. His family reported him milling to the Manassas Police Department on March 27. His car was found parked off of Skyline Drive on March 29. Beck-Herzog said Martins’ family reported that he was “despondent” when he left Manassas, but they did not indicate what may have caused him to feel that way and go to the park. All trails in the Keyser Run area of the park were closed the morning of April 3 for the search. The area remained closed until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Park officials closed the access points from both Skyline Drive and the park boundary for the following trails: Keyser Rim Fire Road, Little Devils Stairs, Piney Branch, Sugar Loaf, Piney Ridge, Pole Bridge Link Trail and the portion of Hull School from Piney Branch to Keyser Run. More than 200 employees and trained volunteers from around the state were Jose Alfonso Martins Jr. was found dead Tuesday in Shenandoah National Park. The 42-year-old Manassas men had been missing 11 days. involved in the search. Dog teams, ground searchers, support personnel and helicopters were used to find Martins. “We couldn’t have done it without the trained volunteers,” Beck-Herzog said. “Their support and their help is crucial to our being able to conduct these searches.” E-mail the reporter at htxilen@timespapera.com. Four seriously injured in XJ.S. 211 car wreck Four people were transported to regional hospitals on April 2 after a Sperryville man’s 1994 Toyota overturned on U.S. 211. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 211 and Old Hollow Road. According to the Virginia State Police report, the driver, James Johnson, was driving westbound when he ran off the right shoulder of the highway, swerved to the left and ended up flipping the vehicle several times before co paing to rest on the left shoulder of the road. The 62-year-old driver, a 27-year-old female passenger and two children who were in the vehicle were transported to local hospitals. Two passengers were Photo by Ann Spmher Jonathan Bankston and Marc Deal, of the Washington ■ Volunteer Fire Department.' survey damage from a car wreck April 2 on (J.S. 211. airlifted from the scene of life-threatening injuries,the wreck. Johnson and one according to police report, other passenger sustained -Kevin Alien Turkey time Nine-year-old Devyn Hitt from Castleton bagged his first turkey on Saturday while hunting with his dad. 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Internet provider wants to hear from residents By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer IF residents in Rappahannock County want wireless, broadband Internet service, they need to come forward and say so, That was the main message Monday from Virginia Broadband representatives, who attended the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meeting to explain what would be involved if the county enters into a public-private partnership with the Culpeperbased company. “We need to hear from the community’’ said Allen Tbliaferro, director of business development at VABB “We need people to come forward and say ‘Yes, well use your service.’ “ Company representatives need to know that a customer base for broadband service really does exist in Rappahannock, and they need to know where those potential customers live. Taliaferro encouraged people to visit www.vabb. com to register. A credit card number is required to register, and that did not sit well with some audience members at the meeting. But VABB President and CEO Warren Manuel said no one will be charged until they are receiving the service. If a person registers but decides not to buy the service, their credit card will not be charged, Manuel said Taliaferro described a system for Rappahannock that would initially include seven facilities that would provide service. He said the company will seek assistance from the county’s Broadband Initiative committee to determine the best spots for the facilities, w hich will consist of a small microwave dish mounted on a wooden pole, silo or similar high location. A second phase of facilities could be implemented later to fill in any gaps in service. The Rappahannock News initially reported that VABB service would not be available in Amissville and Chester Gap, where Comcast Digital Wireless service is already available. Taliaferro said that is not correct; VABB service could be available to all areas of the county The total cost of developing the system will be $473,091, Taliaferro said. VABB will ask the county to issue a five-year industrial development bond for installing the facilities. The company will pay back the bond at an accelerating rate each year, Taliaferro said. If the county government and public schools subscribe to VABB service. that revenue would be used to expand service to residents in other parts of the county. VABB is engaged in similar public-private partnerships with other Virginia counties. County Administrator John McCarthy said his peers in King George County have spoken highly of VABB. “This is a chance for the county to make economic development without making problems with it,” Manuel said. Walker Rowe stood up during the meeting’s publiccomment period to speak in support of VABB. Rowe lives on a farm in Scrabble, but also works in production support for computer systems and has co-workers all over the world. “What makes it possible for me to work from home is the Internet,” Rowe told the supervisors. He said he has tried using satellite Internet service, but it does not always work. The cost to VABB subscribers in Rappahannock would be $299 for installation. Monthly fees would cost $49.95 for 400-kilobyte service, $69.95 for 800-kilobyte service and $89.95 for 1.2-megabyte service. Taliaferro said VABB is planning to introduce higher speeds at the same prices. He also said that technicians are on staff in Culpeper to help customers with questions. VABB already has some 2,000 customers in 16 Virginia counties. The company’s customer base is growing 5 to 6 percent each month, Taliaferro said. 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Plumbing, Heating & Air Fletcher plans to move more trailers onto Miller Farm By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Residents of F.T. Valley Road this week are getting what may be a preview of things to come at Miller Farm. On Saturday morning, the farm’s owner, James W. “Bill” Fletcher, had a trailer placed on the edge of his 800acre property. Fletcher has an application for a conference center and events venue at the form’s 8,000-square-foot manor house pending before the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors are scheduled to consider his application for a specialexception permit on May 5. He also told the County Planning Commission in February that he is exploring the possibility of developing affordable housing at the property. The trailer currently on the farm is being used as an agricultural storage building for items such as fence posts, salt and animal feed. But when asked if he plans to put more trailers on the property as part of an affordable housing development, Fletcher answered, “That’s still open. Fm just waiting to see what goes on at the next hearing" in May. “A friend of mine had [the trailerl and found it for me," Fletcher said. “They found me two or three others at a reasonable price." He said the trailer will not remain at its current location. “It was wet on Saturday, so I didn’t want to move it through the field a lot," Fletcher said. He added that he will have to move it anyway to bring other trailers onto the property. County Administrator John McCarthy said Fletcher obtained a county permit for the agricultural storage building. Putting residences on the property would be more complicated. It would require Virginia Department of Transportation approval for an entrance from F.T. Valley Road, health department approval and well and septic systems. “I’ve already got that pretty well lined up,” Fletcher said. “I’ve got a place for septic systems and wells.” The county’s zoning ordinance allows tenant housing to be developed on agricultural properties at the density of one unit per 50 acres. Land that includes tenant housing cannot be used for any other non-agncultural uses. Although the ordinance calls such residences “tenant housing,” the renters are not required to work on the property In January, the planning commission voted 4-2 to recommend that the supervisors approve Fletchers conference center. The planners attached to the recommendation a long list of restrictions on the size and number of events, hours of operation and other conditions in an attempt to appease neighbors’ concerns about the conference center. Fletcher has said agriculture at Miller Farm no longer produces enough revenue to pay for the costs of running the farm. If he wants to keep the land intact and undeveloped for future generations, he said he needs to tap alternative sources of revenue on the property. He said the restrictions TI RDAY 9am to 6pm and SI XDAY 1pm to 6pm What s not to love with this facer “Brian 2 Socks'’ 281 Keyser Run Road, Washington, VA RSVP 540-987-9336 ORJUSTCOWE Come visit the farm and visit the animals close up!! Come learn and see if you would be interested in raising llamas. Will mentor first tew years care & maintenance. Females with babies (cnas). breeding and gelded males to guard other livestock. Llama uses: Great hay burners and grass eaters. 4H project, fleece, show circuit, packing, guard animals and for the Fl'N OF IT ALL! Jome with questions. Come because you're curious. Or just come and enjoy the day! DIRECTIONS: Rt 211 West past high school, right on Rt 622 (Gid Brown Hollow Rd. >. 1.8 miles, left on Rt. 614 (Keyser Run Rd.). 1.4 miles to farm on left. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee hereby announces that it will hold an assembled caucus on Saturday, Apnl 19. 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington, for the purpose of electing 3 delegates (2 for Obama. 1 for Clinton) and 1 alternate (Obama) to the 7th Congressional District Convention and the 2008 Virginia State Democratic Convention. In accordance with the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, the Rappahannock County Democratic Caucus is open to all Democrats registered to vote in Rappahannock County. Persons wishing to be candidates for Delegate shall fill out and submit a filing form along with a voluntary administrative fee of $15.00. The alternate shall be chosen as the next highest vote getter. On the filing form, preference for Presidential candidate will be stated. Completed forms and fees may be mailed to RCDC. PO Box 277, Washington. VA 22747 or given to one of the officers: Ray Boc, Andy Platt, Mary Jane Cappello or Yogi Bear In all cases the forms must be in the hands of an officer no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday. April 14. 2008 Delegate Filing Forms, copies of the Call to Caucus, and the Temporary Rules for the Caucus are available at the Registrar of Voters’ office on Gay Street. Washington, during their regular business hours. They are also available at the Rappahannock County Library or by calling Ray Boc. 987-9706. On Saturday, Apnl 19, the doors to the Caucus will be opened at 11 00 for the check-m/certification process. All participants of the Caucus shall sign a standardized declaration form stating that he or she is a Democrat, does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a Democratic Nominee in the next General Election; is not a member of any other political party; has not participated and will not participate in the nominating process of any other Party for the 2008 Presidential election; and is a registered voter in Rappahannock County. Caucus Declaration Forms must be filled out at the Caucus prior to participating in the Caucus. At 12:00 noon the doors to the Caucus will be closed and no person mav complete a form and participate in the Caucus after that time with the exception of those persons in line to check-in at 12:00 noon. The 7th Congressional District Convention will convene on Saturday. May 10 at 12:0C noon at Short Pump Middle School in Glen Allen. VA. and the 2008 Virginia State Democratic Convention will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday. 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Editorial & Opinion -Jxappatjannocfe JlctoSEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan Clatterbuck, Office I 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 I960, $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: aaherman@timespapars.com Hours: 3:30 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations anww.rappnews.com THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008 Together we can April is National Volunteer Recognition Month, and in celebration the Aging Together Partnership is launching a public campaign to raise interest in volunteering by and for seniors. The theme of this campaign is Together we can because when we volunteer together we can beautify a neighborhood, help a neighbor get to the store, repair a home, and do many other things to make life better in our communities. The value of volunteer support to seniors is immense. It makes possible the extension of many services, such as transportation, respite, arid home delivered meals. At the same time, the contribution of senior volunteers is huge: In 2007, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers covered 111,131 miles and provided over $800,000 in donated services. Volunteering also benefits the volunteers themselves, who make new friends, learn new skills, or just experience the satisfying sense of accomplishment and contribution. A whole range of options is available, from volunteering as an individual to teaming up with a club, church group, friends or family. There is a vast reservoir of talent, creativity and experience to be tapped right in Rappahannock County. Volunteer Joe Kratochvil puts it well: “I have the ability, I have the time—why not use it to the good?" As part of the Together we can campaign Aging Together will host two big events in the month of April. The first event is Community Leaders Volunteer which happens this Friday, April 11. During this day prominent community members will lead the way by volunteering in Rappahannock County. In the morning County Administrator John McCarthy will join Darci Canton to visit a senior at home. In the afternoon Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter will assist the Historical Society to identify cemeteries in the park using GPS coordinates. The second event will take place during the week of April 20, when Aging Together hosts Gardens of Volunteer Opportunities, volunteer recruitment sites at strategic locations in each county. Each “garden* will display “flowers,* listing specific opportunities with community organizations. People visiting the “gardens* will be able to get all the information they need to contact the organization directly. Organizations offering volunteer opportunities cover a wide spectrum, from libraries to the Salvation Army. “Garden* locations in Rappahannock include the following: outside Flint Hill Post Office, Rappahannock County Library, the Culpeper Farm Center, and at the Community Conversation on Aging, April 24, to be held at the Link starting at 9:30 a.m. Why volunteer? In the words of Michelle Carey, one active volunteer: “Its good for your heart. If you’re feeling sad. just volunteer. It will make you feel better.* Ready to start now? Call the Piedmont Volunteer Center at 540-825-7615. Aging Together is a community partnership taking action now to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families. Aging Together is supported by Community Partnerships for Older Adults, a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help communities develop leadership, innovative solutions, and options to meet the needs of older adults over the long term. For more information about the Aging Together Partnership call 540-829-6405 or visit www.aging together.org. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Lunger letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). White unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock AVu s. P.0. Box o9, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via US. Mail. Fax (67S-3088) or by e-mail (ashcr! man<“timespapers.eom>. Put the major lines along the roads Your April 3 article about the fire in Gid Brown Hollow took me back a few years to the day I discovered a similar electric-Iinecaused fire in woods in my North Poes Road neighborhood. I called the fire department — but, happily had the situation pretty well under control by the time the experts arrived. Damage was pretty much limited to dry leaves, and in no way involved any house in those woods. But, ever since, I have wondered why we put up with the existing electricity distribution system: convoluted lines running helter-skelter, usually in senseless patterns, from house to house, often across open fields and thick woodlands that offer difficult access. Would it not make sense to redesign the distribution system so that the major lines run along public roads, and all lines are underground so that they cannot ignite fires? Might that not in the long run be more efficient, less subject to storm damage, and perhaps even less costly for the utilities and their customers alike? Ill bet most property owners and electricity users would be supportive. Of course, we won’t do that. We'll do it the “way it has always been done,” over three quarters of a century now, even though most of the woods that catch file didn’t even exist when electricity first came to Rappahannock County. Bob Dennis Flint mu Calling on veterans need your help. We still need Xsome booking to confirm the departure from our sponsored tour for WWII Veterans and their famiMy name is Sy Canton, I am director of the Fraternal Military Association of USA and a combat veteran of the U.S. 5th Army. I participated in five major campaigns in Italy and North Africa in the years 1943, 1944 and 1945 and served with 752nd Tank Battalion that was awarded a Distinguished lies Unit Citation for meritorious action. Having always revived memories of military endeavors. I have been organizing tours and promote this years a memorable journey to commemorate the 64th Anniversary of D-Day June 6,1944 will be the tour. The Fraternal Military Association of USA will tour the Normandy Invasion Beaches. London, Paris, Bastogne, Brussels, Amsterdam and more June 17-29, 2008 from NY (JFK) Current and past military personnel, dependents, friends plus general public are invited to participate in this memorable journey to commemorate the 64th Anniversary of D-Day June 6th 1944. If you’d like to join us, please call me at (561) 865-8495 or write to me at 14130 - C Nesting Way Delray Beach, Florida 33484. Sy Canton Delray Bench, Florida Friends and lovers of our watersheds! This Saturday. April 12, Rappahannock Clean Streams Day in Sperryville, will be a fun and educational day for families, friends and neighbors, so mark your calendar. Dozens of volunteers will lead outdoor activities along the Thornton River as well as indoor lectures and exhibits in the Old Schoolhouse, now known as “The Link,” including the “Favorite Streams Photo Exhibit”. Clean Streams Day is sponsored and funded by Rappahannock County, Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District, RappFLOW, the Health Department, VA Department of Conservation & Recreation, and the Chesapeake Bay Program. I look forward to learning with you on Saturday April 12. Student opportunities Garden Club offers $4500 In scholarships The Rappahannock County Garden Chib put in hours of backbreaking wore at their Holiday Greens Workshop last December in order to accumulate enough funds to provide college scholarships to Rappahannock County high school seniors. Three scholarships are now available. The Community College Scholarship will provide $1000 for the first semester and $1000 for the second semester to a student who plans to attend a community college. The Francis J. Leonard Scholarship will be offered to a senior who wants to continue his or her education in a four-year college; $1000 will be awarded in the first year and $500 upon successful completion of the first year. The Mary Marocchi Scholarship will be granted in the amount of $1000 to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a career in nursing or a related subject. To receive these scholarships, the recipients must be residents of Rappahannock County, members of the 2008 graduating class, be accepted at an accredited college, have a need for financial assistance, and be recommended by two adults who are not related to the student. Applications for the scholarships are available in the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School, Wakefield Country Day School, and Hearthstone School, or from Garden Club member Maureen Harris (987-8217). The deadline for receipt of the applications at the schools is Friday, May 16, 2008. Remembering KP Grigsby KP died a year ago. To honor his life and work, Manor Farm created a scholarship to be donated at awards day to a graduating senior at our RCHS, planning to pursue studies related to agriculture. In 2007, the award was given to Meagen Smith. I have committed $500 of Manor Farm funds to the scholarship and invite friends and relatives to contribute to increase the purse for the recipient. If you wish to contribute, please make a check out to KP scholarship memorial fond, and send to Manor Farm at PO Box 490 Washington VA 22747 Monira Rifaat. Essay contest The United Daughters of the Confederacy. Culpeper Chapter #73 cordially invite the students of Rappahannock County to participate in their annual essay contest. The format for this contest has changed. For lower grades there is a coloring/drawing contest and upper grades will have an essay format. There is a category for high school, middle and elementary age students. Private and homeschooled students are encouraged to enter as well! Prizes will be awarded for each grade category: 1-2, 3-5, 6-3, 9-12. Prizes are: First place, $50.00. Second place, $35.00, and Third place, $25.00 If you have an interest in history, a copy of the essay rules and checklist cay be obtained through the Rappahannock County Public Schools, Wakefield Country DaySchool, Hearthstone School, and the Rappahannock County Public Library. The deadline for the essay is April 15, 2003. Any questions may be answered by contacting Cheryl Taylor at 9873026 or Email tgtcllc@copper.net Chappell acknowledges “situation” at high school By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock Nows Staff Wntor Responding to an online rumor that three girls at Rappahannock High School had overdosed on prescription pain medication, school superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell acknowledged in a written statement on Wednesday that a “situation’' had occurred, but he provided few details as to what had happened. “Because of laws protecting the privacy of students, 1 cannot provide certain specifics about what happened,’' he wrote in the statement. Chappell wrote that on Tuesday morning school administrators determined that several students at Rappahannock County High School required “immediate medical attention." He did not say how many students needed attention, nor why the students needed attention. He said that the school administrators called emergency services and the students’ parents. The students were transported, treated and released, Chappell said in the statement. He said that other students at the school were briefly held in their classes. In his statement Chappell warned that “information that is passed via email, social networking websites, message boards and by word-of-mouth may not be accu rate.” On Tuesday evening, an e-mail was sent to Rappnet, a local e-mail discussion forum, from someone claiming to have heard that three girls had overdosed on the pain medication Percocet at Rappahannock High School. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey<e>time$papers. com. Some things don t change - like the need for speed- This is repnnted from the April 7. 1968 edition of the Rappahannock News. IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS from residents about speeding on Rt 211 Business oulsule Washington, the Sheriff's Department has stepped up eatoeeement of the 25 mph speeil tutnf As the weather warms, the department reminds motorists that children, adults and pets will be out along the road, and that e.vra cate is mxessars to asoid an acvtdem

Budget issues still on school board’s plate By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County School Board was met with silence during the public comment portion of its Tuesday session. The reprieve did not last long, however, as board members soon dug back into the budget discussions that have dominated meetings in recent months. Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell presented a memo from Amy Silver O'Leary, the. director of granlg and partnerships withr the Headwaters Foundation. O’Leary helped craft answers to budget-related questions posed by school board members. Below are excerpts in the questionand-answer format of the memo: Question: Are the Rappahannock County Public Schools overstaffed? Answer: “The efficiency review essentially said that our schools were efficient. Compared with its ‘peer group’ of school divisions with similar numbers of students, RCPS had below average numbers of staff... per student.” Question: How do Rappahannock County's Tax From Page A1 that same amount in county binds. McCarthy is proposing $220,709 in additional local funding. He said that is the most the county can provide without raising taxes. If the supervisors approve the school budget as McCarthy has recommended, the school system s budget for fiscal 2009 will be $11,813,799 - a 2.3 percent decrease from last year's budget of $12,096,934. McCarthy is proposing that the $70,000 requested for roof replacement at the school come from the county's General Fund surplus. The remainder of the $220,709 increase can come from a combination of the annual increase the county receives in general revenues, savings the county has experienced from closing a cell at the Amissville l andfill and savings on the Farmland Preservation Program made possible by new state legislation. “If the supervisors do not approve the School Board’s budget as presented, the School Board will have no choice but to reduce the budget by an additional $250,000,” said Superintendent Robert Chappell in a written statement. “The School Board alreadV reduced costs by $358,000.” The school budget is also decreasing as a total percentage of the county budget. Last year, the school budget accounted for 59.6 percent of total county expenditures. This year, as the budget is proposed it accounts for 53.6 percent of total expenditures. While the school budget will likely decrease, the proposed county budget for this year is up to $22,037,075 from $20,292,876 last year. The change represents an 8.6 percent increase. There are, as McCarthy put it. an “unusual number” of capital projects requiring spending increases in fiscal •2008. The list includes closing tax rates compare with those of its neighbors and the state? Answer: “Rappahannock's property taxes are probably around average for the six contiguous counties in our region, which are themselves lower than average for the state. Virginia property taxes overall are at either the very middle or in the bottom third of the country, depending on how you look at it.” Question: How much of an impact on the average Rappahannock property owner’s tax bill could the drop in state revenue cause? Answer: “...if the county loses $400,000 in state revenue for FY09 (I don’t think we know the exact figures yet), it would be more than made up, based on data provided to me by John McCarthy, with a $.03 increase in the property tax rate. By my calculations, that would mean that someone who owns a property assessed at $500,000, who now pays $2,950 in property taxes, would pay $150.00 more, or $3,100.” Question: If land use were revoked, how much extra revenue would be the last cell in the Amissville landfill, the Scrabble School renovation project, conversion of a county-owned house near the public library into office space, the Civil War Trails project and replacing computer systems at the County Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue offices. None of those projects requires new taxing, McCarthy said, because they will be funded through accumulated reserves retained for those purposes, funded raised? Answer; “According to John McCarthy; revoking land use does not increase revenue, it just changes who pays.” Question: How much are rising taxes the result of a rising RCPS budget ? Answer: “While until this year the school budget increased gradually for a number of years, the RCPS share of local revenue has steadily decreased, from a high of over 65% in FY 2004 to under 53% for FY 08. That’s because both the county’s revenue and the county’s other expenditures have risen faster than the RCPS budget.” Jackson District representative Wesley Mills said he hoped that the information could help at the board of supervisors’ April 25 public hearing on the proposed education budget. Board approves retirement plan At its meeting the school board also approved a pilot program that would give retired school staff an opportunity to receive free medical coverage. Currently the schools pay 50 percent of insui* ance costs for retired staff through federal or state grants or through private fond raising McCarthy is also proposing a 3-percent cost-of-living increase for all county employees and constitutional officers in the county Despite cuts in state aid to constitutional officers, McCarthy said the pay raises can be funded by savings on health insurance and retirement costs along with increasing revenues at existing levels of taxation. ws 16 DISCOUNT PRICES ter, Sewer & Drain Lines Repair or CALL (540) 229 Celebrating Our 33rd Year Warrenton Farmers Market * * * Saturday Market - .April 12th thru Nov. 2dth Hours Tam - IZNoon Location - Corner of 5th and Lee St. Wednesday Market - April 16th thru Oct. 2dth New Hours - 7am - 1 :00pm Lintin - Branch Drive entrance to Warrentoo Shopping Center, across Branch from Safeway The Wanenton Fanner* Market offers a wide variety of produce from Virginia farms ha addition to the traditional flower*, fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, plants and herbs, the market also otters baked goods, recipes, and other useful miurmaDun about local grown produce. A free basket of Market Hems will be ottered as a lottery Saturdays at lOTOam. See your favorite vendors for special otter*. Cmr hr a pmt of the 33hi stmtm of the Wfrmnm Farmer* Market! Cuntact \6ciey Rhoades 347J%2b7 lor roorr nrfocmatiun. 2008 Special Events: Saturdav Mav MCb»dr\hw VVafrh for uw (.'urn Festival tfar* *d> Lawrence J. FinkdMXi BOARD CEKItHHD DQMXRXJX3SI Wl... 540347.2000 wmfinhridenaoDin ■OUQtSUMKNRKtt j BU'OX* COSWETC SADtSSt * PS^AJS*' f n.\tptw.r "•V. A. . -<t\%. V -*K> ■ I ;>kp.’,v aeRAsiON ■SCiiVXSArN L'SAi Liu .5*. .-V*s A<c< -AH 'i'.OA «IV.N ^V* ''SXOA su n V. Art < TV until the age of 65, Superintendent Chappell said after the meeting. The pilot program would allow eligible retired staff to receive fully funded coverage if they work 28 days a year in the school system, for instance, as substitute teachers. Chappell noted that other school districts have enacted similar programs. “We think it’s the right thing; we hope it’s the right thing," he said. He said that as a pilot program the schools could work out any kinks before pursuing it on a more permanent basis. Board member Wesley Mills said the program would not put a financial burden on the schools. Food services contracting pushed back Board members decided not to pursue a contract with an outside food services provider this budget session. The board will consider it for next June. “I found out that’s far more complicated than I ever dreamed," said Superintendent Chappell, who looked into a contract with a private; food services company. Chappell said at past board meetings that the company would keep most of the food staff currently A public hearing on the county budget is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 2 at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. McCarthy has proposed that the budget be adopted at a special meeting, scheduled for 6 pan. on June 24. A public hearing on the school budget is scheduled for 7 pan. on April 25 in the gymnasium at Rappahannock County Elementary School. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. on board at Rappahannock schools. At the board’s meeting this past Tuesday. Chappell said he ran into trouble working with the state on the prospective contract. “I just think there’s a lot of merit in not rushing,” said board member Wesley Mills. * Board will allow Martin Luther King Day for make-up use The school board voted to allow Martin Luther King Day to be used to make up days missed because of bad weather. In past years the school board has set aside Martin Luther King Day as a fixed holiday. Other holidays were listed as accept able for make-up days. Superintendent Chappell said the day was protected at the request of members of the public. The board also decided to allow Presidents’ Day for make-up use. At the board's last meeting. Superintendent Chappell relayed a recommendation from the school division leadership team — wh’ch consists of parents, teachers and administrators from Rappahannock schools — that the board allow Martin Luther King Day to be used as a makeup day every other year, alternating with Presidents’ Day. The board did not follow that recommendation and instead allows both days for make-up use. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com The Rappahannock Countv School Sports Association 1 soes SlSufiuie PaoMLflt Saturday, April 26, 2008 RappahaniMx- k Count? Utah S-bool AadHorn Wet Miss, Tiny Miss. 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School News from Around the County Chappell’s Comer Dinner Saturday to benefit band Enjoy dinner and music at Rappahannock CountyElementary School (RCES) from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Join the Rappahannock County High School (RC HS > band wait staff for a candlelight, homemade spaghetti dinner. There will be door prizes and great entertainment by talented local musicians. Finish it off with a performance by the Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB LAKES OF NEW YORK. June 8-11_$525 Includes Moturcoach from Rockville or Vienna. 3-Nights Hotel on Glacier Lake Daily Breakfast & Dinner. Sightseeing SOLTH DAKOTA TOLR.July 1-7.____SI*** Includes Air from Dulles. 6-Nights Rachsson Hotel tn Rapid City. So. Dakota Daily Breakfast. 1 Lunch. 4 Dinners Sightseeing and special Fireworks tor the 4th! Transfers & Porterage HAWAII CRL1SE FROM SAN DOEGO. Oct. 11-2$__—_$MM Includes 15-mghts Cruise on RCCL's Radiance of the Seas with All Meals A Entertainment. .Vm»n the Washington Area ante 1064. Call for a brochure tenth compute trtp C~ tonal schedule details. 100 East Street #302 * Vienna. Viratnta 22130 1-800-556-8646 • 703-242-2204 Visit our website: www.shilleIaghtraYelcliib.ctMn REGISTER FOR SUMMER & FALL Fell and Part-time Programs for • Preschool (2-4) •Pie-K(4-5) • Before/After School (54) •Sommer (24) We base our programs on die Cam Knowledge, Handwriting without fears and Color Me Healthy Curriculums. Join us for our summer program June 16. Check our website for a list of exciting summer activities. Registration is available by the week or for the whole summer—whatever works best for your schedule! www.jackjillpreschool.com RCHS jazz ensemble and delicious desserts lovingly prepared by band parents. Chateauville Foundation brings famed Attacca string quartet to Rappahannock The four Julliard Conservatory students known as the internationally acclaimed Attacca String Quartet performed special concerts at RCHS and RCES on April 7. We thank Lorin & Dietlinde Maazel, artistic directors of the Chateauville Foundation, for providing this world class experience for our students. Anglican bishop from Pakistan shares culture with students We thank school board member Rosa Crocker for facilitating a visit by Mano Rumalshah, from F\?shawar, Pakistan, to RCHS on April 7. He visited several history and government classes to give our students a first-hand account of events in his homeland. Elementary school library to receive books from the National Endowment for the Humanities Thomas Lindsay, deputy chairman and director for the National Endowment for the Humanities writes: “Your library is among the 3,000 libraries selected to receive the We the People “Created Equal” Bookshelf. The books and other materials will be shipped to the libraries on April 4, 2008. Within a few weeks, you will also receive under separate cover a formal letter from Bruce Cole, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a certificate 540-338-2306 • 800-432-3864 • Fax 540-338-3015 • Post Frame Construction • Horse Bams • Arenas • Light Commercial • Garages • Hobby Barns rtt&mrn Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Inc. 540-364-1566 or Toll free 877-416-5653 7th Annual Farm Machinery Consignment Sale 7404 John Marshall Hwy, Marshall, VA Saturday, April 26th @ 9 am 2 Auctioneers, Tractors/Trucks will sell at 12 Noon PARTIAL LISTING Tractor,: "85 Ford 8210 4x4 cub. Formal I 504 diesel w/belly sicklcbar mower. 2440 JD w/loader. Ford 5000 w/ail implements. Zetor 6245 4x4 w/loader. NH Trader. '55 Famuli 300. Kubota B 7100 diesel 4 WD w /finishing mower consignments of newer tractors pending. 4240 JD cab quad range 2WD Int 13*44 2WD tops. Trailers: '88 Cherokee Cattle Trader. Miller 32000 lb Tilt Trailer. '99 Bettcrbilt 28" with 4 ft popup dovetail duals. 16'Ha/elwood Cattle Trailer. 12’Landscape Trailer Tracks: '87 Ford 700 w/55' hox»m. '90 Top Kick Dump Truck. '95 Chevy S10. '95 Toyota 4x4, '88 Chev y PC. '86 Dodge Dakota. '69 Ford Dump Track. '76 Dodge club cab 6x6. "06 Toyota Tacoma ext cab (5000 miles). 97 Chevy crew cab diesel Slisc: NH rsdle-r Kir rakes 1250 & 2581. 2 Cxse 8330 Machine JD I2W JvuvNne. JD '20 has bine. Sitrex dbl 5 has rake. 2 ON round baie hauk i-writ unloading t Vale-met bale chopper (5hl)0 senesk 28" has X grain elevators. Hesion round baler. JD M0 Round Baler. Kn>w \t~ corn planter w/N>xes A monitor. 2 Wood. 315 115' baiwingl. W«sd\l2li I0"». 4 gravity wagons, tiehi 125 gnnder/mixer. JI> 1.120 w/48" deck. JD nears culler, mineral feeders, has nngv. manure spreaders, pasture drags. 07 NH f>50 aulowrap. round bailer unrolk'rs. pull disc. pm diggers, scrapp'r blades, snow blades. Huskie 22 T wood spliicr (l.N>, Craftsman Mower catcher 22 HP wAyelone rake vac/t.N. and other equipment loo numerous to list. ' Also: *90 Polaris 4 wheeler. Honda 250 Recon. *05 Honda 71) Dirt bike, Kawasaki Muir diesel 4x4, Hone buggy. 2-Man Bias boat w/trolling motor Other consignments received daily For more listings or to consign call: Stan Stevens-Equipment Sale Manager Cell 540-631-3523 Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Inc. DOES NOT GUARANTEE any items NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS Ltugdi available day of sale at the livestock Grill recognizing your library's participation in the We the People “Created Equal” Bookshelf project. “NEH is grateful to the United States Congress for its strong support of the We the People Bookshelf program. We are alerting your senators and member of United States House of Representatives that you have received this award ” Schools auction old vehicles and equipment On Friday, April 4, there was an auction at the Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) bus garage. This is the only process by which schools can sell old equipment. For sale were two school buses, a 1991 Toyota four-wheel drive that can be used for parts, a Hobart mixer with attachments, a Hobart sheer, computer monitors, computer equipment, a Linytron TV, a Goldstar VCR, a VCR rewinder, Elmo overhead projectors, a Magnavox DVD player, APC battery backups, a Vermont American steel routing table, and drafting tables. Results of the auction: 1990 GMC bus: $600. 1992 Int. Bus: $800. 1991 Toyota: $130. Other items: $378. Total of $1,908.00. School calendar April 11 - 4th grade field trip; Lions Club vision and hearing screening for 10th graders — thank you Lions!; 4 p.m. boys’ JV and varsity soccer at Madison; 5 pjn., girls’ varsity soccer, Home vs. Madison; 5:00 p.m., varsity baseball, Home vs. Madison; 5 p.m., varsity softball. Home vs. Madison; JV baseball and softball play at Madison at 7 Market From Page A1 own area,” Alan James explained in a press release. "Along with other small farms, we produce and market natural and organic cheeses, meats and fresh produce.” Stonyman’s offerings will extend to prepared foods and ready lunches convenient to the courthouse crowd and other workers and visitors in town. Patrons will also be able to enjoy their food in the Mercantile’s courtyard garden. pan. April 14 — 5th grade field trip; 4:30 pan., JP girls’ soccer, Home vs. Riverfront Christian. April 15 - 6th grade field trip; RCES report cards go home; 4 pan., boys' JV and varsity soccer; Home vs. Clarke County; 5 pan., varsity baseball and softball at Clarke County, 5:30 pan., girls’ JV and varsity soccer at Clarke County April 16 - Virginia Tech Memorial Day we ask that you pause for at minute of silence in memory of Emily Hilscher; 5 jxm.. co-ed track, Home vs. Madison County; 6:45 pan., RCES PTO meeting. Hearthstone School Bake sale Monday to benefit; Mexican orphanage Fresh cinnamon buns made by Margaret Dunn and her high school culinary class will be on sale on Monday. April 14, at 3 pan. in the Hearthstone Community Room. Proceeds will go to Ciudad de Angeles Orphanage in Cozumel, Mexico, to help them build another home for orphans. Open house to be held April 26 Hearthstone’s annual open house will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to come and see the classrooms, meet teachers and view student work. For more information, please call the school office at 540-93T-9212. Open mic Hearthstone's next open mic will be held on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Students from all area schools are invited to perform. Food and drinks will be available. If The couple axe planning a “soft launch” opening for late May. “Between us," Susan James estimated, “we’ve spent more than 25 years in France and we brought back a taste for French cuisine and the conviction that the best meals are prepared from farm fresh ingredients, bought locally.” Although she lived in France, Susan James’ roots are firmly planted in Virginia soil. Her ancestors began farming in Virginia in the early 170Os and she and her husband live in a historic farmhouse in Stonyman. Perhaps this was the orig you would like to perform, please cadi the Hearthstone office at 540-987-9212, or come and sign up that night. Admission: $5 for adults, 18 anrf under are free. This is an alcohol- and smoke-free event. Hearthstone School is located on Route 211, two miles west of Sperryville. Wakefield Country Day School Key Chib launches new project Key Club officer Saheel Mehta spoke this week on behalf of the Key Club, whose members are raising funds for “Nothing but Nets,” a nationally sponsored Key Club service project to purchase mosquito nets for families in malaria-prone areas of Africa. Using the auditorium’s projector and Internet access, Saheel showed two brief videos promoting the . project. Containers for donations ($10 will purchase a net) have been set up at various points around the school. Relay for Life Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) is forming a team for the Rappahannock Relay for Life on May 17 through 18, from 4 pm. on Saturday until 4 pm. on Sunday. Wakefield families are encouraged to walk with the team at any point during the 24-hour time period at Rappahannock Elementary School. To help raise money for the event, students in 7th through 12th grades will be participating in a “Penny War.” During the next several weeks, the upper school students also will be coordinating two bake sales during lower school lunch, so that younger students can donate to the cause as well. WCDS’ Relay for Life team captain is Wakefield teacher Ms. Lindsey Zanchettin. inal attraction to the Mercantile Store. The James’ press release says, according to records of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the building “is, without hyperbole, one of the most intact early stores in the Chesapeake region.” “We are delighted to see the traditions of our own forms coming together with this superb example of early Virginia commercial enterprise,” Susan James said. “We look forward to welcoming the residents ofWashington, Virginia, and our Rappahannock County friends and neighbors.” ^TTTITTTTTTITTTTT llllll MHIMM PUBLIC AIL REMAINING INVENTORY FROM Ex-U.S. Customs Seizure i\: State Government Facility - Warrenton Sunday, April 13 at 1:00PM Sharp SEALED RALES CERTIFIED AS HANDMADE PERSIAN RUGS DIBIT ttiEAHl Tl AM ITMEI DUS IF KISUM. AAMDIlAJt CMCUIM. t TUUSIIMS ft INIKIS tssificabons: Tabriz. Kashan, Kerman. Qum Isfahan. Bdjar. Long Hal Runners. Pure S* Rugs. Sarouk, Hamadan. Henz, Classic. Tribal Rugs. Etc. —IKTlUfOMMUnimm—ATHHKflTPWtHTMWUC IATIONAL GUARD ARMORY. 692 WATERLOO RD„ WARRENTON. VA SUNDAY. 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Rappahannock County... 755 miles of rivers and streams run through it! FOR THE RIVER S SAKE: You may recognize Rappahannock residents on the RappFLOW team that participated last March in implementing the riparian buffer along the Thornton River as part of the Thornton River Re-Leaf Project behind the Schoolhouse in Sperryville. Photo by E. Raymond Boc Come to Clean Streams Day! By Barbara Adolfi Special to the Rappahannock News This Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., come participate in Clean Streams Day activities at The Link at The SchoolHouse in Sperryville. This is your chance to learn what you can do to be one important part of reversing problems with our own waterways and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. Many of you know that you can hike a short way beyond the peak of Mary’s Rocks trail to find the pristine headwater of the Thornton River. So, too, can you witness the devastation of years of unsafe practices in the now “dead zone” of the Bay, just a few hours away. This day at The Link offers you the opportunity to learn skills and information that will enable you to make changes and improvements in your own roads and yard to help reverse the trend. Just one event in a series * of activities, Clean Streams Day will engage young and old alike in learning and in fun. Here is a bit of what awaits you: • Your own front and back yard...find out what you can do to make them support wildlife and prevent runoff and erosion. • What is a “Rain Garden?” Come look at one in progress and learn how you might consider one to filter pollutants from run off. • Come learn the principles of a riparian buffer and observe the progress of a buffer zone in its infancy on the banks of the Thornton River. • Private roads and driveways are the norm in Rappahannock County. What can you do either through maintenance or in new construction to prevent erosion and/or the release of tons of gravel into our rivers and streams. • Do you have an old septic system or an outhouse within 300 yds. of a stream? Learn about the cost-sharing grant program that may reimburse you for 75 percent, up to $3000, for upgrading an old system, or building a new septic field. Evan Blumenstein will be on hand to answer your questions. • A walking trail is being developed along the Thornton River which, thanks to the generosity of Cliff and Lucile Miller, will be open to the public. • Learn how a group of volunteers are engaged in monitoring water quality. In addition to supporting the goal of CLEAN WATER and biodiversity, the rivers and waterways are a source of fun and recreation. Come chat with fly fishing experts. • At least 12 community members have submitted their favorite photos of rivers and streams that have been hung in the reception room. If you want to include your photo in the contest, bring an 8x10 prior to 10 a.m. to have it as part of the contest. Attendees will be given five colored tokens with which they can vote for their favorite in five categories. • Children up to 15years-old are invited to work on a large painting under the guidance of Kate BrownWing. Children will use their observational skills and experiences of the day to create images that reflect the lessons and activities of the day. Children of all ages are invited to illuminate Commercial FREE ESTIMATES AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS & RERAIRS SURGE PROTECTION JOHN HAMILTON LIGHTNING ROD SYSTEMS UL Installer to (703) 335-9501 • (703) 568-7223 (540) 439-6350 hamittonllghtningrodsystefns.com Beulah Baptist Church Sunday, April 13h Annual Family, Frlanda and Senior Day Rev. 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Steeplechasing this Saturday • What: Strawberry Hill Races * When: Saturday, April 12.1:30 p.m. first post. * Where: Colonial Downs, New Kent County. • Details: (804) 569-3238 Steeplechasing this Sunday • What: Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point • When: Sunday, April 13.12:30 pm first post • Where: Oatiands, Leesburg. • Details: (703) 777-8480 Sanctioned season getting into swing Saturday By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer The National Steeplechase Association sanctioned season gets underway in Virginia this weekend, with the April 12 Strawberry Hill Races at Colonial Downs near Richmond. Fbst time is 1:30 p.m. for the first of four hurdle races. A training flat race closes the card. The Strawberry Hill meet is widely considered a kickoff for spring revelry in the greater Richmond area, attracting tens of thousands of racegoers who set up tailgate spaces and tent parties lining the Colonial Downs railside. Formerly held at the state fairgrounds near downtown. Strawberry Hill moved east 20 miles to Colonial when the fairgrounds’ old steeplechase track was turned into the 3/4mile Richmond Raceway for NASCAR. Eventually, race director Sue Mullins said, the Strawberry Hill meet, plus the state fair and other events, will be moved to Meadow Stud, birthplace of Virginia’s most famous Thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat. Meadow, in Doswell, will be home to a grand equestrian facility, Mullins said, to include indoor and outdoor arenas, stabling for nearly 300 horses and a ‘chase track. Phase one of operations, which includes the show facility, should be done next year, with A sailboat can't .sail by itself: it needs the wind in its sails to keep it moving. A gust of wind is like an unseen hand: invisible, it comes along and moves the sailboat through the waves. It's the power the sailboat relies on. Like the wind. God is invisible, and like the wind He is a mighty force. He can be your power if yon let him. He can move you in the right direction: He can give you the strength to do what you cannot do alone. I.ook for God in your house of worship this week and discover His almighty power. I .earn how He can guide your life. Smiay Manday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Putty 1 Peter 1 Peter 1 Pttw 1 Putty t Put at 2 Put at 1.1-12 1.13 2V 2.1-17 3J-22 4.1-11 VI 14 1.1-21 Scflpturfrs fry Tfrtt Amnruran Btfrir* fioct&y 'opyn:jM iGCQ Ketsu-f WiNtams N«A>5pep*r vices. p 1.- R1Qr. hati. n^v-lie VA i't '*}< www ;off> W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503-7 North Main St., Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-6700 The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance Main Si.. Marshall. VA 540-364-1614 • 800-868-4179 EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9098 Highway Rt 211 West Amissville. Va . (nn. ff. (Hi/ZaitHU/, (>. Ann M. 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Virginia’s only pari-mutuel track with a popular Thoroughbred meet in the summer and Standardbreds in the fall, Colonial is located in New Kent County east of Richmond near Williamsburg. Details on the races can be found online at www.strawbenyhillraces.corn. Complete entries are online at wwwnatdonalsteeplechase.com. Sunday’s racing returns to the point-to-point circuit with the April 13 Loudoun Hunt Ihmt-toFbint at Oatlands. Just south of Leesburg, Oatlands is a National Trust property with ante-bellum mansion and well-preserved dependencies plus formal gardens that should be in full bloom this weekend. First post is 1 p.m. Races on the varied program include a junior field masters chase, maiden, open and Virginia-bred turf, maiden and open hurdle, novice, ladies, owner-rider and foxhunters timber. The featured four-mile Eustis Cup is often a key prep for horses aimed to the four-mile Virginia Gold Cup three weeks hence. Complete entries are online at www.centralentryoffice.com. Ticket information is available by calling (703) 777-8480. Sporting Calendar APRIL 10 Tri-County Feeds nutrition seminar, 7-9 p.m., Marshall, (540) 364-1891 12 Strawberry Hi Races, Colonial Downs, Richmond 12 Bull Run Hunt hunter pace, Peacock Farm, 10 a.m„ (703) 866-0509 12 Pox Chase Farm show series, Midcfleburg, (540) 687-5255, www.foxchasefarm.net 12 Bluebell ride, Bud Run Regional Park, Centreville, (703) 250-6188 12 Nokesville Horse Society Engftsh show, Nokesville Park, (703) 5942420 12 Quantico Riding Club gomes show; Quantico Marine Corps Base, (540) 630-2628, www.quantico ridingdub.com 12-13 Dressage show, Morven Park, Leesburg, (703)777-2890 13 Hazetwild Farm hunter show, Fredericksburg, VHSA, BHSA, indoors, (540) 891-7101 13 Loudoun Hunt Pointto-ranft, Oaltands, Leesburg, 1 p.m., (540) 338-4031 13 EKG show series, Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VHSA, BHSA, (540) 5826272, www.ekgstables.com 13 Mokasrite Horae Society driving show, Nokesvile, mmduchrowski@hotrnai.com 13 ‘Fix-An-Evenf day, Turner Farm, Great Falls, (540) 955-6240 13 Touch Point Farm combined test and dressage show, Culpeper, www.tcxjchpointfarm.com 13 Blue Ridge Hunt trail ride, Weldon House, Boyce, 10 am., lunch to follow, (540) 837-2077 Deer take totals up in region Ten-year totals for deer hunting in Virginia were recently released by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. More deer were killed in the area, with Fauquier hunters taking the most, over 6,500, last year. I Clarke YEAR MALE 1997 932 1998 969 1999 859 2000 863 2001 ? 872 2002 1006 2003 1117 2004 1003 2005 903 2006 949 2007 930 Fauquier year male 1997 2492 1998 2580 1999 2971 2000 2642 2001 3253 2002 3389 2003 4178 2004 3469 2005 3555 2006 3282 2007 3281 Loudoun year male 1997 3098 1998 3117 i1999 3660 2000 3597 2001 3759 2002 4043 2003 4033 2004 3742 2005 3424 2006 3198 2007 3067 Rappahannock YEAR MALE 1997 948 1998 890 1999 1068 2000 977 2001 1076 2002 1042 2003 1236 2004 1013 2005 1052 2006 1083 2007 1177 FEMALE 642 578 644 610 621 845 957 1022 960 973 1069 FEMALE 1830 1770 2049 2055 2209 2570 3791 3422 3794 3182 3375 FEMALE 2649 2441 3085 3158 3330 3314 3397 3442 3270 FEMALE 680 573 671 634 662 786 842 689 834 887 848 Source: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries UNKNOWN 29 24 15 # 28 20 22 8 0 0 0 0 UNKNOWN 51 61 5# 77 116 86 65 0 0 0 0 UNKNOWN 52 70 54 121 177 109 159 0 0 0 0 UNKNOWN 14 13 17 48 61 37 32 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1603 1571 1518 1501 1513 1873 2082 2025 1863 1922 1999 TOTAL 4373 4411 5078 4774 5578 6045 8034 6891 7349 6464 6656 TOTAL 5799 5628 6683 6803 6922 7310 7522 7056 6821 6640 6337 TOTAL 1642 1476 1756 1659 1799 1865 2110 1702 1886 1970 2025 Take time to stop and smell die roses A big “thank you” goes out to our readers who responded to the appeal for financial contributions to help local students go to Williamsburg for the high school band competition! Donations are still being accepted by Sally Havstad at 71 Honeysuckle Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740. The Griffin Tavern is offering an Austrian Wine Dinner, Sunday, April 13, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy fine Austrian wines and commentary by Klaus Wittauer. Plan to attend the Murder Mystery Cocktail Party Sunday April 27 at 6 p.m. Eight characters will portray the suspects of a murder and it is up to the guests to play detective, question the suspects and solve the murder. Reservations required. This weekend listen to the music of the Shields Brothers Band (Friday) and the New River Band on Saturday. Coming up next weekend are Glass Onion and Steve Hagedorn. Don’t forget - every Monday is seafood night! We promise you more Flint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 fl i nth i 11 news@comca st. net news items next week. In the mean time, I will share some pastoral ponderings. I am the kind of person who always took time to stop and smell the roses. I made time to go outside and gaze at the constellations in the night sky and wait in silence for shooting stars to streak by. If the weather kept me from going outside, I would stand in the bathtub, elbows on the window sill and chin in hands, looking for the string of stars that make up Orion’s belt. I used to know the songs of all the birds and I could identify just about every wildflower that grows between here and Garrett County, Maryland. But then I got busy. Being a pastor is a 24/7 job. There are vis its, funerals, weddings, meetings, Bible studies, phone calls and emails. There is the inevitable return of the Sabbath, bulletins to prepare, commentaries to read, a sermon to write. There is prayer — hours and hours of prayer. I can’t imagine doing anything else, but there’s not much time for stars or starlings. I find it ironic that one who is dedicated to worshiping and teaching about the Creator of the universe, can’t ofterj find time to ponder the wonderful works of the Creator! I was reminded of this one rainy day last week. My grandchildren were under my care as I readied them for a nursing home visit. Nursing home residents love it when I bring the little ones with me! After feeding and changing fivemonth-old Olivia and settling her in her carrier, I turned my attention to Trent. We took care of the mandatory bathroom business and I held out his jacket as he poked his arms into the sleeves. We stopped on the front porch. It was colder than I expected, so I thought it prudent to zip up Trent’s jacket and pull up his hood. As I hurriedly fumbled with the zipper, Trent, completely ignoring my frustration, turned his face up and smiled, saying, “It’s raining, Grammy! You love rain, don’t you?” I looked at his precious little face, covered with fine misty raindrops. “Yes, I do love rain, Trent!” “I love rain, too, Grammy,” he said, with a smile that reeked of pure contentment. I turned up my face and smiled as well, feeling the cool moisture soak into my skin. And I remembered. Yes, I love rain — and stars and birds and flowers and trees. I love spiders and ladybugs. I love snow. I love box turtles and fireflies. I love the smell of the earth and how it feels in my hands. I love thinking about all the things I love and all the people I love and the God I love. Loving is a 24/7 occupation. It took the gentle observations of a three-year-old to remind me to take time to stop and smell the roses, to enjoy the rain again, and to thank God for this life I have been given. I hope there is a threeyear-old in your life to remind you to slow down and think of all the things you love. Horses & People Thoroughbred Network show returns The non-profit Thoroughbred Network will host an open schooling “fun” show April 26 at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Classes begin at 9 a.m. There will be in-hand classes, leadline, under saddle and hunter hack classes for registered and unregistered Thoroughbreds, and open divisions. There is a special “spouse” hack for “nonriding supporters” and games to close the day. There will be an adoption parade of horses and dogs during a short lunch break at noon. Attire is schooling show informal. The TN is a charity that aims to educate owners about the versatility of retired racehorses becoming sport horses in a variety of disciplines. The complete show program is online at www.thoroughbrednetwork.org. ‘Chasing on TV Major American steeplechase races will be part of the Thoroughbred racing broadcasts on ESPN and espn.com this year. The schedule includes six “Steeplechase Reports” on ESPN and ESPN 2 television networks, plus coverage on the Horse Racing section of espn.com. The March 29 Carolina Cup will be part of the Arkansas Derby show on ESPN from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 12. The April 12 Georgia Cup airs April 19 on ESPN2 from 5-6 p.m. during the Lexington Stakes show. The April 17 Royal Chase airs May 1 on ESPN2 as part of the 4:305:30 p.m. Triple Crown special show. The May 10 Iroquois Stakes airs June 7 on ESPN from 3:30-6 p.m. as part of the Belmont special. The Aug. 7 A.P. Smithwick airs Aug. 23 during the Travers show on ESPN. All above races, plus Temple Gwathmey, New York Turf Writers Cup, Lonesome Glory, Breeders’ Cup, U.S. Championship Novice and Colonial Cup are on the www.espn.com Web site with video highlights and editorial coverage. Pony show meeting A meeting of the junior committee for the upcoming Warnenton Pony Show will be held Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the county Extension office. Food and drink will be provided, and all interested juniors are invited to attend. The show is the oldest junior-run competition in the nation, and there are many jobs to be filled by area youngsters. Prior experience is not required. Call (540) 347-7897 for details.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month The Department of Motor Vehicles’ Virginia Highway Safety Office, the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Transportation are encouraging everyone to take the Highway Safety Challenge during April by following these calls to action 1. Drive drug and alcohol free 2. Buckle up 3. Share the road 4. Avoid distractions 5. Obey speed limits Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself but maybe someone else. So please take time out this month and reflect on the dangers associated with drunk diving. Fond Memories Our friends at the Heritage House, Gary and Michelle Schwartz, are suffering from the loss of their beloved cat, Miss Kitty, who was killed on Wednesday, April 2 by a speeding motorist. Your grief is a natural, human feeling. More than just an animal to you both, Miss Kitty provided a source of unwavering love, affection and companionship. Everyone is encouraged to please slow down on Main Street and obey the speed limit signs. Birthdays Belated birthday wishes go out to Ellen Mustoe of Washington. She celebrated Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com her day on Wednesday, April 9. Birthday wishes go out to Clyde Pullen of Washington, he will celebrate his special day on Saturday, April 12. Happy birthday Clyde! # National library Week It’s time to take a look under the car seat, behind the couch, and other mysterious places for those overdue library materials. In honor of National Library Week, the Rappahannock County Library will forgive all fines for materials returned during the week of April 13-19. Hunt up those books, CDs and DVDs and take advantage of this opportunity. Yard sale Hey everyone! Nothing to do on Saturday, April 26. Take a ride over to the 211 Quicke Mart, and check out the yard sale items, along with some crafts and there will be delicious homemade baked goods that no one can -resist buying. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Senior Center, stop by between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to check out, the items. All proceeds will support the center. For more information call 675-2615. See you all there! Amissville News Jimmy Dee Williams of Viewtown has had a busy couple of weeks. He had a birthday on Monday and his recent sales at the Flint Hill Vintage were named “most unusual” for his fancy French feather pillows. An accomplished ouvriere couturier, Mr. Williams graduated from ficole du Vee Tull and the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. Nina Givenchy says of Mr. Williams’ work, “Jimmy Dee’s creations are simply haute couture for the home.” When not working on Capitol Hill for his client, ' NASCAR, Mr. Williams; 3 eiyoys fishing with his dog, Moses, and selling brocante from his shop in Culpeper. Obituary Wallace B. Stover Amissville resident Wallace Benton Stover, 82, of Amissville, died on April 5, at Fauquier Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1925 to the late Cletus and Elinor Stover. Mr. Stover was a retired carpenter with W.J. Hanback, where he worked for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Amissville Baptist Church and a former member of Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Donna and Larry Oliver of Amissville, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Stover, his sons. Roger Stover, Ronny Stover and Wallace Benton Stover, Jr., his sister, Evelyn Burrough and» his brother, Cletus Stover, Jr. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, April Religious Notes Word of Life Worship Center invites everyone to a hymn sing on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Gospel singers welcome. There will be light refreshments. For more information call Roger Rutherford at 540987-8170. Sperryville United Methodist Church, Sperryville will have an evening of bluegrass and gospel music Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. Featured groups are the Country Troubadours and Frank Riley and friends. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Duane Siler at 703-3952053. 12, at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Amissville. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville Volunteer Fire Dept, PO. Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106 or Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO. Box 108, Amissville, VA 20106. r Inspiring TfmiujfitA by Randy Minter A MELANCHOLY BUGLE CALL As part of the funeral honors ceremony, veterans who have given their lives for their country are entitled to the playing of Taps. Until the Civil War, the easily recognizable “call at day's end," which signaled the extinguishment of fires and lights, was called Lights Out. In the aftermath of the Seven Days battle. Union General Daniel Adams requested a less formal rendition of the call from his brigade bugler to honor his men. The simple and eloquent call that resulted was gradually taken up through the Army of the Potomac. This more powerful and emotive Taps was soon adopted throughout the military, officially recognized by the Army in 1874. It became the standard at military funeral ceremonies in 1891. We hope you found this topic to be interesting and informative. 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Softball team beats Stonewall Jackson twice By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County varsity softball team rebounded from a four-game losing streak this week with a couple of wins against Stonewall Jackson of Quicksburg. The Panthers (3-4) punished the Generals 16-0 on Friday at home. Rappahannock shut them out again. 40, on Monday in Quicksburg. Crystal Heflin pitched the first three innings of Friday s game to pick up the win. Megan Early pitched the fourth and fifth innings before the game was ended because of the Virginia High School Leagues mercy rule. Emily Carter and Heflin carried die big bats for the Panthers on Friday. Carter batted 3-4, including a double, and scored four runs. Heflin batted 3-3, including a double, and scored three runs. I Nestled in the Blue Ridge j Mountains. Quaint & j Historic Renovated Home. ! Downtown on .5 Ac. w/ an | Additional Cinder Block Workshop Building 14x16. Home Boasts of Original Hardwood Floors. NEW: Hardiplank Siding, Metal Roof. Electric, Plumbing, Insulation-Landscaped. $299,900 Francesca Wertheim «VIBlue Creek Broker, Realtor KNOWLEDGE. ClEATmTY INTEGEITT SPECIALIZING IN ESIATES, FARMS, VQSTASbS I EQUESTRIAN PROreKTIES EXPERIENCE HNT EXPENSIVE ...rr$ PRICELESS! Office 540-592-9003 • 70S887-3056 • fax; 540-592-951I VMt am website wwwJrfueartkrealty.com P.O. Bra 212 • 9030 John S. Mosby ttwy • UpperviDe. VA 20184 Amanda Smoot struck out seven batters Monday in the Panthers’ 4-0 win over Stonewall Jackson. i Amanda Smoot pitched a full seven innings Monday in the Panthers’ 4-0 victory. She struck out seven batters in the shutout. Carter led the Panthers at the plate again Monday. The junior shortstop batted 2-4, including a home run and a triple, and scored two runs. Rappahannock had a couple of tough losses last week. The Panthers fell at Luray, 54, in 10 innings on March 28. They held a 1-0 lead for four innings on April 1 at Page County before losing 8-3. Rappahannock was scheduled to play Highland on Wednesday night after the Rappahannock News went to press. The Panthers, the defending regular-season Bull Run District champions, will launch into district play Panthers still early in the season By CHRISTINE KRAPF Special to the Rappahannock News Squandering strong pitching performances is something that Rappahannock County head baseball coach Jeff Jenkins dislikes. And Monday night’s was no exception. “It’s hard. Your pitcher gives up just two runs in the game,” Jenkins said after Stonewall Jackson-Quicksburg handed the Panthers a 2-0 defeat. “We had some scoring opportunities, but things just didn’t come through for us.” The loss dropped Rappahannock County to 3-4 overall this spring. But Jenkins said that start is very deceiving. “We could be 5-2 right now. That’s wha£ *1 told my players,” he added. Senior left-hander Jonathan Butler allowed Stonewall Jackson just four hits in his complete game performance; He struck out eight. Travis Jenkins had two of Rappahannock County’s three hits. Taylor Yowell had the other. The Panthers only struck out twice as a team. “We did everything right against Stonewall,” Jenkins added. “We put the ball in play, and as a coach, that’s all Photos by Ann Spieker Crystal Heflin pitched the first three innings of Rappa- hannock County’s five-inning, 16-0 victory over Stonewall Jackson on Friday. Friday when they host Madison County. “This week will be the test,” Panthers coach Richie Burke said. “Highland’s gonna be tough. I think the Madison game will determine how we’re gonna do in the district. If we beat Madison at home, I think we’ll do very well in the district.” The Panthers begin Bull Run play on Friday against Madison County at their home field behind RCES. 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Alan Zuschlag 540-270-8150 Brandy Mill Farm, Nethers, VA Gorgeous Victorian farmhouse with dramatic frontage on the Hughes River and stunning views t>f Old Rag. Adjacent ro the Jshenandoah National Park, this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 76 acres has formal gardens, an old log cabin, river frontage, a mill race, streams, and rolling woodlands. $2,300,000. Alan Zuschlag 540*270-8150 Ridgkvikw Lank, Washington, VA Rock 'jail'-, gurgling .streams, and winding paths traverse this !(ivelv 6 4 acres. Numerous hidden glens are nestled among mature stands ot harthvooei and evergreen trees. Millar southwestern views ot < >ld Rag Mountain from the peak ot this Itvautitul land, l.ntire 64 acres $665,i hM i or a 2^ acre portion tor $465,600. Amy Timbers 540-987-8668 We are Proud to Announce Linda Norris has joined our firm Linda.Norris@amrfp.com Tel: 540-270-7560 Tiger Vaij jjy, Washington, VA This delightful 6 acre parcel has frontage tin the Rush River and affords lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Approved for a 4 bedroom residence, this prop erty is located within easy walking distance of the town of Washington and its numerous galleries and theaters. S347,INH). Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Hidden Valley Farm, Euan, VA Elegant 5/>* "i square foot iHbtk manor house complete lv renovated and expanded in 1991. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, (\ fireplaces, barns, cottage, and other outbuild ini's. 15K acres ot fenced pasture, woodlands, ponds, and beautiful vallet Mews. 33,2IH),(mO Anita Sisncy Alan Zuschlag 703-973-1987 540-270-8150 Hungry Run Farm, Amissville, VA Beautiful 48"’ acre farm with over 1.5 miles of frontage on the Kappahanni»ck River plus 1 lungrv Run and Ramey Run lx»th tracers mu the property. Rolling fields, hardwoods, pines, natural rock outcroppings anti views ot the Blue Ridge 5,3lM( sq ft home with section dating to 1850’s. 2 additional charming residences. 56,700,000. Anita Sisncy 70.V973-1987 Boxwood Hill, Castleton, VA VC <mderfully preserved historic home on four charming acres surrounded by larger farm*. A 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home plus, two log cabins, two barns, and a garage. A bold stream, gardens, and small orchard combine to create an idyllic retreat. The perfect smallholding in the country for retirement or weekend*. $595,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-270-8150 REUKrVTF Photo by Ann SpieKw Travis Jenkins tossed a complete game four-hitter and struck out 12 in leading Rappahannock County to a 5-3 win over Stonewall Jackson in their first match up. I can ask the players to do. We just hit it right at people.” Friday night, the story was different for the Panthers. Travis Jenkins tossed a complete game four-hitter and struck out 12 in leading Rappahannock County to a 53 win over Stonewall Jackson. The game, however, had a strange ending. Or did it end? Jenkins coaxed what the Panthers thought was a game-ending double play and a 5-0 win. But the umpires ruled that Rappahannock County missed the second base bag. That gave Stonewall Jackson runners at first and second. A hit batsman, a walk and a single led to three unearned runs. Butler, Evan Espinola, Chase Tupper, L.B. Settle, Yowell, Jason Wiese and Connor Settle all had hits for the Pantheis. Tupper also drove in a run. In an earlier 9-8 loss to Page County, Rappahannock County got strong pitching and 10 hits. But an error sparked a five-run, sixth in helping Page County rally. Butler, Espinola and Tupper all had two hits apiece for the Panthers. Butler drove in two runs; Espinola and Tupper one each. Settle drove in a pair of runs with a double. 'lie follows landmark win By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock’s girls’ soccer team should have won on Monday. The Panthers had 35 shots on goal; Stonewall Jackson had only a handful. Still, at the end of the game, both teams had scored once, bringing a 1-1 tie after going into overtime. Monday’s muddy game between Rappahannock and the Stonewall Jackson Generals was the second time the two teams butted heads in the past week. In the previous game, Rappahannock came out on top, beating the Generals 2-0 last Friday — the first time the Panthers notched a victory over Stonewall Jackson in four years. And the Panthers won when the Generals were in full force. On Monday Stonewall Jackson was down four starters because of injuries and a penalty. Head coach Jason Pbole said he had to pull from the J.V. level to fill out the ranks. Sara Korb put Stonewall on the scoreboard first when she kicked a ball out of a melee that swirled feet from the Rappahannock goal. The Panthers answered soon after when midfielder Kim Hutcheson passed up to forward Morgan Flournoy, who maneuvered past the Stonewall Jackson defense and rocketed a shot into the upper right comer of the net. For the most part, the game was played between Rappahannock’s offense and the Generals’ goalkeeper Meghan Lutz. The Panthers’ forwards > and midfielders dazzled Stonewall’s defense with poised passing up the wings. From there the Panthers rained shots on Lutz, who swatted them down time and again. The Panther offense has steadily improved ball control and passing over the season, but head coach Dave Gillis said the girls might have concentrated on possession too much on Monday. “Maybe we handled the ball a little too much today,” he said after the game. Coach Gillis however remained optimistic about the team’s progress. “It’s coming,” he said. “The right stuff is coming together.”

All submissions in I'pcommg Events must be nxeived by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send an e-mail to ■Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterhuci@timespapers.com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for contact information. Upcoming Events lists individual and for group \ community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profitmaking purposes, there is a fee charged. Please e-mail Stephanie Heflin at shefhn@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. National Library Week It’s time to take a look under the car seat, behind the couch, and other mysterious places for those overdue library materials. In honor of National Library Week, the Rappahannock County Library will forgive all fines for materials returned during the week of Apnl 13-19. Hunt up those books, CDs and DVDs and take advantage of this opportunity. Call for Story Facilitators The Rappahannock Story Project, an exciting community partnership of The Rappahannock Public Library, Piedmont Environmental Council, and Ki Theatre with the support of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, is receiving applications from people who would like to train to become Story Facilitators. If you love to listen to people’s stories and would like to help people tell their Rappahannock stories, contact Julie Portman at the Rappahannock Story Project at (540) 987-3166 or julieportman@ comcast.net. * Call for • Rappahannock artists The fourth annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour, sponsored by RAAC, will be held November 1 -2, 2008. All artists who participated last year in hosting an open studio for the weekend and any other artists interested in applying to host an open studio this year should contact Cory Caulfield (6753214 or e-mail at coryc@hughes.net) or Joanne Hilty (675-2205 or e-mail at lohiity@hughes.net) Galleries participating last year should call or e-mail as well. Artists wanting to host an open studio will be scheduled for visits during April 14-25. Seeking contestants, male or female Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking con testants for its Annual Carnival Queen and Kings. The carnival is May 28-31. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440. Flint Hill volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies (ages 1-21) and young men (ages 1-8) to participate in their annual Carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on the 2008 Colorado pickup truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-635-4673. Celebrate Wine Month at the Blue Rock Inn April 11: Naked Mountain Winery $85/person April 19: Star Hill Brewery (beer dinner) $45/Person April 26: Rappahannock Cellars Winery $85/person Listen to Live Music at the Blue Rock Inn April 18: Bobby Glasker April 25: Black Heritage ‘music starts around 8:30 p.m. ‘cover charge is $5 Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway in Washington. Phone owner Jim McCullough at (540) 9873190 or visit their website at www.thebluerockinn. com Kids Summer Clay Camp! Get ready to play with day! Clay Camp dates at Sperryville Pottery are set. They are: June 2-4, June 2327, July 7-11 and August 4-8 for kids; July 28-August 1 for teens. Held daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $225. Please call (540) 987-1000 for more information. Apr 10: Spaying Program Catch up now on the dq§ and cat spay and neuter program of RAWL. Find out about the next overnight trip for this very low cost program. CaB454Q) Apr. 11: Catstravaganza: An Evening or Cool Jazz for Cool Cats On Friday .April 11, RappCats will host Catstravaganza at the Middleton Inn, Washington, Va., from 6 - 9:00 p.m. Jazz pianist Bill Harris will play, and vocal recording artist, Monica Worth will sing. Great hor d’ouvres will be served. The event is in support of RappCats, the county’s organization to help the county’s abused and homeless cats. Tickets are $50 at www.RappCats.org (credit cards accepted) or by calling Franklin and Esther Schmidt 540 987-8410. Apr. 11: Geoff Gowen to speak The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community presents Geoff Gowen as their featured speaker at the Second Fnday at the Library Series. Starting at 8 pm, Gowen will talk about his just released memoir of life in the Philippines where his father served as an Episcopal missionary. Event is free and open to the public. Held at the Rappahannock County Library. Apr. 11: Musical entertainment Rae's Restaurant in Sperryville is hosting a night of musical entertainment with the reggae sounds of one of Rappahannock’s favorite bands Street Legal. Regular dinner menu and nightly specials are available from 5-8:30 p.m. Street Legal will play from 9 p.m. till close. A $5 cover will be taken at the door. Ail ages welcome. Local entertainment provided for an all ages musical event. Performers TBA. Contact Rae’s at 540-9873335. Artists interested in performing for future shows can contact Cheri Crews or Dontez Harris at 540-9372737 or 540-987-9354. Apr. 12: Rappahannock Old Guard SCVC # 2133 meeting The next meeting of the Rappahannock Old Guard SCV Camp# 2133 is Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The meeting is open to the public. Our camp offers all types of memberships. Full, Cadet, and Associate as well as membership in the Order of Confederate Rose. Cali Lyle G. Henschell at 540-6316141 Apr. 12: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday, April 12, at the ‘Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p.m. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Refreshments for sale. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment. Call Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Apr. 12: RAWL Hoedown Join the fun! Have a great meal -- ECOW is catering - join the dance and cruise the silent auction. (That's where you’ll find the Steven Kenny portrait.) It all kicks off at 6:30 this coming Saturday night at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville. For information, and to buy a ticket, all 540 364 6939 Apr. 12: The Culpeper Minutemen to meet The Culpeper Minutemen PPAHANNOCR EAL ESTATE ESOURCE3 WfKluntftiXI. \'A (440) f»->* IM»> CiuUmLOKwri unity Vt 11h rhu fixe r upper within walking ilittant c of Shenandoah National Parc' tHK'iHA galley kite hen opening to laving/ (treat room Stone cunroom with fireplace ami cn< lovcl porch. ^ tt cntoyahle ac rc» Offrrcilat $?fl(.o<>o oo Auc.uc m ren with nHmfimii hi ultimo files affording *pct 1m nl.it vuwti’i t'U Ra^ Mint main am) iltr lliixta • Kiwi < Jffcrctl Jt $**t< "> K< MiiU h Xitkk I. Hri’la r. uKI, AHK ■ bu iiJuuayyi oik juu»u’iii lUnvr bn>k< I'VWt Trull Bartholonii'w Rtjlior tl 11 in k. m! *.»wjjyp*hanfly\kK*k>U!vrcHMao warn Chapter of the NSDAR will meet Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a m,, at the Culpeper County Library. Silver will be the subiect of our guest speaker, Sarah Hay from Quail of the Wood Antique Shop, If you have some favonte pieces, feel free to bring them. Call Maggie Francis at 540-9878291. Apr. 12: Luncheon/ Fashion Show Luncheon/Fashion Show Extravaganza sponsored by The Ministers' Wives and Ministers’ Widows of Wayland Blue Ridge and Vicinity on Saturday, April 12. at noon at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center in Rixeyville, Va., donation - $25. Proceeds toward scholarships. For tickets or more information, call 540-786 8736. Apr. 12: Hearthstone Annual Auction Hearthstone's annual auction will be held on April 12. in the Hearthstone Community. Room. The silent auction begins at 4 p.nr The live auction begins at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available. Come join us for this fun-filled event. Call the school office at 540-987-9212. Apr. 12: Clean Streams Day at the Sperryville Schoolhouse Please join all your friends and neighbors at the Sperryville Schoolhouse for Rappahannock County’s 2008 Clean Streams Day on April 12 from 10:00 to 3:00. We will celebrate the health of our local streams and rivers through many fun and familycentered activities. This is a one-time opportunity to talk with many experts in one place about workable GREEN ideas for the home. All free (except food)! See www.rappflow.org for more Clean Streams information. Apr. 12: Relay for Life team spaghetti dinner Carolyn's Live. Love, Laugh, Relay for life team Spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 12. from 4-7 p.m„ at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. No set price, donations accepted. For more information contact. Karen Williams at 540-635-4673. Carolyn Leake at 540-6352073 and Melissa Brackenndge at 540-9372028. Apr. 12: Coffee House this weekend! Please come to the annu al Coffee House this Saturday. April 12. given by the Rappahannock County Band Boosters in the RCES cafeteria. This much anticipated event will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature food, entertainment and door pnzes. The band students will serve as wait staff, and delicious desserts baked by band parents will be available along with fantastic coffee from Central Coffee Roasters. The cost for the dinner and show is $12 dollars and the show only is $5. Dinner will be See EVENTS, Page A12 The Farm on N ethers Road Sperryville, VA Cheri and Martin Woodard and Roy Wheeler Realty Co. are pleased to announce the sale of the Kami on Net hers Road, a magnificent 176 acre farm along the Hughes River near Old Rag. With its spectacular location, this farm offers almost endless opportunities for recreation and agricultural pursuits. Cheri and Martin Woodard represented both the seller and the purchaser in this transaction. ' <&*. tons* NEW REDUCED PRICE! Attractive Owner Financing Available! Situated m the center of the I hornton Hill Hounds hunt territory, High I hickct combines nil that one could want in a country estate I njoy the lush meadows and stunning view s from the protected grounds. I he main home, built in the late 60 \ has been fully upgraded. Other amenities include an indoor pool. 5 stall barn and sheds. Riding trails run throughout the land Several fields are fenced for horses andjhc remaining is fenced for cattle Wildlife abounds m the 00 * acres of open woodland You w ill agree that High I hickct is one of the best values on the market at this time! 11.' easement protected acres Ml Sft K 1*0471420 Just Reduced to $1.950,000 Suh/a i to seller approval, owner will finance 5 J.000.000 at 5% annual interest with $100. ()()() annual payments 10 year balloon l or more information, call Alex Sharp at (540) 210-4425 alc\sharp57^r aol.com THOMAS AM) TALBOT RKAI. LSI AIK MUHH.t KI K(,\IK(,IM\ WWW I MOM \S l \| lit) I com II"' • »b|- :•!. 4 of r* f •» '» bo '•-(•Hf 'In *»*»4*4 * - • •’itjjtnr-! *.+***> IP 'W’«*nr«! r*h**sl» Hi* >• * *r- •** ** M fhirr'* •»» j:..V IlSW'rO

Events From Pnjo* A11 served from 5-7p.m. with the show beginning at 5. Large parties ot 6 or more are encouraged to make reservations by calling Jan Makeia at 675-1373. Reserved tables will be held until 6 p.m. Local performing celebrities include: former sheriff Larry Sherertz. Oan Lewis (bluegrass). Ryan Benyo (original keyboard). Donald Chandler (country). Matt Yonkey and Dos Allen (jazz sax). Mi mi White (flute) and Anders Drew (R&B). Questions, call Band Booster President Jenni Yowell at 9878499 or Band Booster VicePresident Krista Hale at 9878989. Apr. 13: Austrian Cuisine at Griffin Tavern Join us on Sunday. April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Five Courses of Authentic Austrian Cuisine pared with Austrian Wines with commentary by Klnuss Wittauer. Importer and Distributor of Fine Austrian Wines. Make your reservations today!! 540-675-3227 And check out our website for all upcoming events at www. griffintavem .com Apr. 13: “History of The German na Colonies’* On Sunday. Apnl 13. at 3 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall, the Rappahannock I 1 (.ast lis I anc j < aMlclon, V \ A VERY SPECIAL PLACE ON 10 FANTASTIC ACRES At the end of a long, private, tree-lined driveway that exudes tranquility and delights the senses complemented by an enchanting residence that lets you enjoy in total comfort. Three inviting porches from which to observe the ever changing flora and fauna enhance the wonderfully spacious, cedar-stded home that features; An awesome cathedral-ceiling great room with fireplace, well equipped kitchen thut opens to a company size separate dining room, two bedrooms thut are accessed from a lurge sitting room/den. thn*e full baths and a big, finished walk out lower level that can handily be transformed to a third bedroom and more! An oversize three car garage, exquisite mature lundscaping, wooded walking trails, and all the space, beauty und solitude you could want for $473,900. RPH519077 BRIGHT AND AIRY 2 BEDROOM HOME ON 24+, QUIET & PRIVATE ACRES The house has just been redone with a new stainless kitchen, tub buth. new roofs. & HVAC. Pretty wood floors and new carpet too. There's a large front deck, inviting screen porch, and good size unfinished lower level for expansion. The gently rolling, wooded property offers a small stable with grooming area, water and electric, tool shed, two lurge pastures with partial board fencing and a small stream which is the southern boundary, 1800V frontage on Poes Hoad and a 50 gallon a minute well! Offered at $449,900. Owner/Agent. RP6261484 I GRANT, RYALL & ANDREW Group Grant Ryall & Andrew Group tfmrwxbfftovS com/gfamry«H»mlrw CWrtart the -owner aver* for d#te*l* » sto VIWIIl VI IVM1IV /«/ 141 im»% or noo /9n H?noataps incomparable Individualized service Over 1 Billion $ In Lifetime Sales Historical Society will sponsor a program entitled "History of The Germanna Colonies." This program will highlight those German settlers who arrived in Virginia in during the 1700s. More than 60 Rappahannock families descend from these German immigrants. Apr. 15: RCCA Board Mealing Community members are invited to attend the April Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance \RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7:00 at the School house in Spc ryville. Info, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Apr. 16: Grant seeking Basics vor nonprofits Interested in learning how the Washington. D.C.’s Foundation Center resource library can help your organization's funding research process? Join us at The Link in Sperryville for a workshop with the Washington. D.C. Foundation Center's Senior Librarian Janice Rosenberg. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center, the workshop will focus on grant seeking basics and an introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Professional, a comprehensive resource using customized searches to develop lists of prospective donors tailored to your funding needs. Learn how the Center's resources can help you become a more effective grant seeker. Discover the free resources available to your organization as you look for funding targeted for your activities. As a member of the Foundation Center’s Cooperating Collection network, the RNPC will be offering the Foundation's databases at its offices at The Link in Sperryville. 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VA. lb register and for mom informe* tton and directions, call or email Pam at 540-967* 9750/pam<§>mpc.org. Apr. 16: Rappahannock Rw Cttnic Rappahannock Free clinic veil be open on April 16 and May 7 and May 21 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540347-0394 Apr. 18: Open Mic Friday. April 18. at 7 p.m. In the Hearthstone School Community Room. Come out and share your talents! We welcome performers of all agesl This is the fifth in a series featuring music, poetry, and comedy. Food and drinks am available. If you would like to perform. please call the Hearthstone office at 540-967*9212. or come and sign up that night. Admission: $5 for adults. 18 and under: free! This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Hearthstone School is located on RT 211. 2 miles West of Sperryville Apr. 18: Atonement RAAC Films presents Atonement on Friday. April 18. at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Thirteen-year-old Briny Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. Rated R. 130 minutes: cost $6. Apr. 19: Car/TTuck Show at the Link! The Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will sponsor on Saturday, April 19. a "Car & Truck Show" event at "The Link" In Sperryville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 80 trophies and awards will be given at this major event. All event proceeds are earmarked for expansion of Reynolds’ historic church building located in Sperryville Village. For advance registration or other event information,, ? call Clark Clart* (©37-3300), Natalie Emery (967-872t> or Rev. Jon Heddleston (9878137). Come join us tor the first MAJOR car/truck show event of spring I Apr. 19: Sacrwd Space presents a Community Drum Circle 6:00-6:30 p.m. Rhythm Instruction. :30-7:30 p.m. Drum and Jam Come Anytime! All Ages and Abilities Welcome, Bring your Drum or use Ours. Frances Miller. Director. $5 to $10 dollar suggested donation. Sacred Space is located at 11576 Lee Hwy, 2 miles West of Sperryville. Drum Circle will be held In the Community Room. Call: 540-987-9699 or 540987-9212. April 19: 3Qth Annual Fodderstack lOK race The Inn at Little Washington will again sponsor the 10K race. Registration will be at the Flint Hill Fire Hall starling at 8:15 a.m. - race begins at 10 a.m. at the Packing Shed on the north end of town. Registration forms are at various business as or go to the web page - www. fodderstack 10k com T shirts to the first 300 who cross the finish line. Call John McCarthy at 675-5330 or Jean Lillard at 675-3670. April 21: RLEP Monthly Meeting The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to learn more about helping the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) in its work to sustain and enhance the county's natural resources and rural character Call 540-987 9678 Apr. 24: Rappahannock community Conversation on Aging Please join us for the Fourth Annual Rappahannock Community Conversation on Aging on Thursday. April 24 from 10 a.m to 1 pm. at the Link in Sperryville This is <* free event, and lunch will be provided This year we will be celebrating the successes locally 0f our seniors and our senior programs and acfvo cates Linda Diet el will be moderator lor the day. and we will have a speaker from the Capitol Hill Senior Village Project Please call Sharon pyne. at 675 3313 for irifor matron. To roister, call the Aging Together Regional Office at 829*6405. Apr. 26:Seventh ' Annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sale For the seventh year, local and nearby growers will be gather ing at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryvlllc. Saturday. Apnl 26. from 9:00 to 3:00. rain or shine Tins stile offers one stop shopping for annual, perennial. herb and vegetable plants, as well as vines, shrubs, trees, and decorations for the garden. The host of this annual event is Waterpenny Farm. Proceeds from the vendor fees will go to Waterpenny Farm's low-income share program through the Capital Area Food Bank. Waterpenny Farm is located on Route 211. east of Sperryville. For more information, call (540) 987 8567. Apr. 26: Bake, Craft and Yard Sale The Rappahannock Senior Center is sponsoring a Bake. Cra't. and Yard Sale. Saturday. April 26. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 211 Quicke Mart. Check out a variety of homemade baked goods, crafts, and gently used yard sale items! All proceeds support the Rappahannock Senior Center. Call 675-2615 for additional information. April 26: Miss Skyline Pageant Two sessions at the Rappahannock County High School Auditoiturn: 1 00 p.m. for Wee Miss. Tiny Miss, Preteen Pageant 6 OOprn for the Pageant Portion tor Teen. Miss, Queen and King. (Interview Portion for Teen, Miss and Queen at 4 00pm is closed to the public.) Hair Stylist Kim Nelson and Independent Beauty Consultant Cindy Padgett will be on site for contestants Meet and Greet with Redskins legends Ron McDole and Pat Fischer at 5 30 p m, Special appearances and crowning by 2006 Mrs. Virginia. 2007 Jr Miss East Coast Virginia USA and 2008 Miss Teen Virginia International Call Terri Dtley 937 5485 for more information or e-mail Miss Skyline@ RappSports org Registration form available for download at www RappSports org Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. Apr. 26: Blood drive Please Give Blood1 Sears of Culpeper is hosting a blood drive on Saturday. April 26 from 10 00 a m to 3 00 p.m The bkxximubile will be present. To schedule an appointment. call Mike Ftnkle at 829- „ 6657 or www vadonor com Apr. 26: Womanless Beauty Pageant and silent auction Be a star - save a life! Carolyn's live love, laugh Relay for Life learn will again hold then Womanless Beauty Pageant on Saturday. April 26. at 6 00 p m at the Rappahannock County Elementary School New Jr Category for ages 6 10 talent competition is optional Admission fee $3 for 10 and under $5 for 11 and up Registration fee is $10 For information please contact Karen Williams at 540 635 4673 or Carolyn Leake at 540 635 2073 Fight back - help us find a cure1 Apr. 26: Read to Therapy Dogs I tie Wagyin Hearts Thprapy t )og group offers a reading program free of charge to school age children. The program utilizes registered therapy dog teams wfro are framed and tested tor health, safety and tempera merit (Air Books S> Barks teams otter children an irre sistible opportunity to polish their reading skills In April, Books H Barks will be field at the 4H Ottice in Little Washington from 10 a m to 11 a m Pre registration by Wednesday. April 23 is required Call (540) 937 4972 or (540) 987 9632 Apr. 27: Sleuthing at Griffin Tavern Jom us on Sunday for an evening of mystery and Sleuthing starting at 6 p m Put on your ties! deter .five hat and |Om us for a 1920s Cocktail Party including a murder and a cast of siispools Can you ask the ngtit questions and get the answer to wfiodunrt77 Make your reservations now 549 675 3227 Anri check out our w“b‘.ite tor alt upcoming events a! vowrv ‘tint.tvnrri rom

Come out to the Fodderstack for some idyllic sang-froid By John McCarthy Spwml to the Rappahannock New* tn this, the terquasquicentennial of the formation of Rappahannock County... it turns out that no one can say that word, und that it is probably not. even correct, to boot. Scholarly opinion varies just what is the correct term for the 175th anniversary, and there's a fair amount of opinion thut Septaquintaquinquecentenn ial is the way to go; of course, these are the types of “scholars" who feel that a ten syllable wort! is letter than a siBsified seven syllable word, und who are prune to get in endless, tedious arguments about Attic Greek declension while burin# the pants off of whomsoever was so unfortunate as to get stuck with them at the bar. Fortunately folks, this article isn't about that anniversary, but about the fact that this Spring brings the Thirtieth Annual Fodderstuck 10-K Race, which will run from the Vierling’s Packing Shed in Flint Hill to Washington. In point of tact, we've hud the course scientifically and reliably measured (translation: we him! someone competent to do it), und it turns out that we need to move the starting line u bit further north of the Vierling's Packing Shed to eke out the required 1 OK of distance. Henceforth, it really will lie a 10-K race... really. this regrettable circumstance has. however, brought forth into the stark light of day (or at least the glaring light of fluorescent office fixtures) the tact that previous races have not. in fact, been 10-K in length. Our legal advisers have offered, based on their collective 112 years THK Forum | John ' McCarthy of experience, the finest mail-order educations that money con buy, and their indefatigable instincts for self-preservation, that we are on our own on this one. Accordingly, the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority regrets to inform all past winners that this circumstance will require all of you to return to run a make-up distance of approximately .078 K (think of it os 258 feet). Failure to do so will result in our Trophy Retrieval Crew having to enter your houses in the dork of night to seize the things. This includes the 68 who have them up on shelves, the 22 of you that have them on wail-mountings. the 112 that use them for change-folders, ash-travs and pen cups, the 16 who huve so darned many that you set a table for Thanksgiving with the plates, mugs, and use the plaques for trivets, and the remainder with other uses (but not the two who crocheted their collection into a vast clanking poncho, because that’s just not right). While there are any number of participants who legitimately compete for the $500.00 cash prize offered to the runner who bests the course record of 31:26 for men or 36:46 for women, the emphasis is on best efforts. The first, second and third place trophies crafted by local artisan Merrill Strange for males and females in each of now twelve cate* gories also acts as something of an incentive...and perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock County resident (male and female) also adds some fleetness of foot to a field which is otherwise rather short on attitude but long on...well...being long. If you are have a steady heartbeat, the odds are good that you’ll be able to slouch home with a trophy. In addition to the awards, t-shirts and the cheers of the multitudes lining the race course, for the seventh time we are offering drawings for gifts donated by local businesses. The Middleton Inn will offer overnight accommodations for two, the Flint Hill Public House is offering lunch for four, the Rappahannock News is offering a one-year subscription and the Country Caffe and Settle’s Garage are offering gift certificates, among many others. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win these prizes. The race would, of course, be impossible without our sponsors, which thus far include the Inn at Little Washington, and the Rappahannock National Bank and Mt. Vernon Farm. Also present at the start of the race will be On the Run Sports, from Warrenton, offering their goods for runners and supporters (they’re donating water bottles, etc. for the door prizes, too)! The race runs from the Flint Hill Packing Shed down Rt. 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Road. Continue winding down the Fodderstack Road where soma helpfUl local residents will keep you from wondering off the course. At several points. Water Stations sponsored by Rappahannock National Bank and Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic will be passing out water (or water to those passing out), and the Rescue Squad will be perched on Lees Hill tor the mint of heart, short of breath and imminent of death. Don’t worry, you’ll be on the home stretch then, and its (almost) all downhill from there. A Deputy (don’t argue, he’s armed also) will turn you left in Washington, and you’ll go right to the Courthouse on Gay Street and a big finish where the spectators will cheer you rapturously. Since its inaugural run. the Fodderstack has become a high point in the local calendar of events. Both longtime local runners, Rappahannock wannabes and the occasional dedicated runner (they sneak in; so sue us, on top of everything else, we’re not very observant) travel to Rappahannock tor what is often the first great day of Spring. We must add that there has been only two rainy Fodderstack Races in the last seventeen years (not that we’re claiming Divine Favor, or anything). Bus service begins from Washington to Flint Hill at approximately 8:00 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill at the Volunteer Fire Hall starts at 8:15 a.m. and runs until 9:30 a.m. in time for the Race’s start at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration (postmarked by April 14 to PO Box 124, Flint Hill, VA 22827) is $20.00, und is $25.00 the day of the race. For more and perhaps more coherent information, go to www.fodderstack10k.com. In keeping with our tradition of laid-back rural, idyllic sang-froid, we are for the second year trying out our laptop computer scoring system. This will hopefully lead us to be able to score the race faster, so that we can get trophies awarded and folks home sooner It went surprisingly well lost year, which only means that we are so. so due for a major a a a a a a4 screw-up that the bookmakers haw long since shut the pad. In any event, win or lose, a good time will be hod by all. and we urge you to come out and run. walk, crawl or roll the race. Failing that, come out and enjoy the day by cheering the runners and attending the awards ceremony on the Courthuuse steps, which should go off about noon. * gWgV gW gV gW f £$$£$ *$$$* £££$£ I ^ "lH *W- Tb •> *%■ ’V V The Rappahannock New* and the _ Rappahannock Animal Welfare Lenirue i RAWLj present **#* Your Next Brut Friend: Benny *•** Photo by Lili Duvall Whatever you say about Beagles you can say about Benny. Eager, friendly, warm, playful. related-to-Snoopy, great with other dogs and with kids. Benny is about two-years old. loves to climb into the crate and take a ride.Waiting at the shelter to audition you as a housemate. 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Large storage shed, stairs to the waterline and small dock lor fishing. 2BB, 2BA, 2 person limited occupancy. $1300/ mo Owner agent S404ni-4Mf Xsur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Baalston, 1300 sq ft. full bsmt. 3BR. 2BA. Rent/ Sale/ Lane opt- $1450/ mo 540-222-3385. 540-219-4233 Charming & Secluded 3bf, llba house located in the woods of Castleton on IO* acres. WttVtno. Call Philip at Straa«e * Co. (340WT-38S8 CULPCPCR. 2100 sq ft. 46ft. 3BA. 2 car garage. Rent/ Sale/ Lease opt. $1450/mo 540-222-3385. 540-219-4233 CUlMfMr: 3 BB. 2 BA Siriql* f-'am. $880/ mo Warrwtton: 38R, 2BA $1500. Cradtl CK. OMwt Roolty $40- 347i806.oMaon.ooi* FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Hr—Quito \*t 540-J47-708S 03 BK (Huntft in -Mbdivutim item Wairetttun w MWino. Small |BM!> alluwixl. Ownor/Agont Mt Homo* itmtltd 4 mammtd 4* m* Front Royal. 3br. Zboon 1 no. Vaultod CttUrtos, 1*0 mood slov* & Trg dock. $1500/mo - dtp. 540 550 3825 oatod 3 M, 4bf, 3.56*. SFH 8 ft coilmaa. 3800S1. 2 cm gar. HOA metud. $2200/mo. avail 5/1. 703-848-5839 mm 4 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170*129 of tho Rappahannock County Coda and Section 15.2-2204 of the i960 Code of Virginia, da amended, notice it hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, anil hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2001 at seven-thirty In the evening m the Courthouse In Washington. Virginia, in order to consider following the HMiity Firm, ifto., Jovtft im MMift Qinvramom. by ttmir mmiv WCiMM I. SftJWft, BS^UliVt Ml IDfMNHinB WM fcOfWlJ WBirnr suwor i QMCiaion qim xtm QmfwTwwHSmmtm nrucvurv on in® property (TPs Map 28. Parcel 41. 178.73 scree, coned AAgricutturai, In the Jenkins Mountain Agricultural and Poreetal QtMfict. hamnlnn DkrtfkHI la ofaltoid to m xw®wres»aie, - ewaewegseewee ae^^eeeeoeag *^sr w^avas eea see private street setback from the center et the way of one-hundred (100) feat. No appellant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an appellant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, m person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate m any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initialed by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing appeal is on Hie at the Zoning Office m Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. The above-named appellant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.Q. Box 519. Washington, Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. By.John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator UwttMltlK POTaS; 3BR tBA, 3 porchaa. Lq LB. laundry rm 4 nowo nni, riMiiyi & envoi# W/O inei. >1400rmo. No paw, no SW^Qi Wdiwwoi® ^ dapwrt raqutrad Can 703-727 5486(0); 54©822 9345(E) Lurag,Caay 3br, 26a an 2 «cs. Rn wadtout bamt, PB, ID 00/mo *. dap. sac 4 04. $40-439-9894 Marahad - tor rant larga stona houaa in lowa wait garay. Ptagatona waSts. $ oadrooma. 2 bams, iivmg room, dan. drnmo room, custom Kttchan, lull baaamant, larga bora and baad porchaa. Larga attto. $40-364-0384. Marshall- Log stylo houaa. daal w country ratraal or waahand homo; 2BB, 1 BTM, on 40 acraa wah 1 acra oond And imni dadL awi na ^sr ma yvnvv varsaw Baautdul quMt araa. ytt dosa to 1-84. Cad 540-364-0364. Naar town ol waahttta ton. 38B. 1BA. all appla, mm, sac dag 4 rals. 1950/mo (540)675-3590 3MB T4M4 - aBH, orO^i nVHMOnv wot bar. mat 4 laha vtawa. 4i 400/mou 540-662-3684 (slusmont), immaoulata 2 BN. 1 SA in mason >88 araa wl back, s unroom Braathtalung vww ot vaNay a too tha Mia Rstga Skoal, toe. 30 mm to DuNaa. No lawn cam >i284mo » SO. Cradll Chaoh rood. 788 887-8121 11BR apt 74firtrto. • 3 bdrm. 2 bttt houaa 1200/rrto 81 Two - 3 bdrm. 1 bttt w/fuli manta >1200/mo Call RRIR SMMTMM Fauqui#r Ttmt-Otmocrl: Whor* tft* Rtadtrt Ar*l Call Today 540-347-4222 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 3677 SLATE MILLS ROAD. Sperryv.lle, VA 22740 in execution of a Deed of Trust in ths original principal amount of $307,300.00. with an annual interest rate of 7 6250% from ROBERT A. BURCH dated October 5. 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK as Deed Booh/Instrument f 070001627, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, on the front steps of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rappahannock located at 236 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia on April 29. 2008 at 12:00 PM. the property with improvements to wit: TRACT 5. ACCORDING TO A SURVEY MADE RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3. AT PAGE 33. AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tin Map No. 59-118) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder s deposit of $15,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, wm be required m cash, certified or cashier s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type. Conventional. Trustees File No 08-122749D. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA. Substitute Trustees. C/O Shapiro & Burson. LLP. 236 CLEARFIELD AVENUE. <215 VIRGINIA BEACH. VA 23462 (757-667-6822) Publication Dates: APRIL 9 AND 16. 2008 4/9/08. 4/16/06 2136630 Th* Ptalm* 3BR. 2.5BA remoter, gtrt toe. near i-ee $1200/mo. short torm I999* Stonewall Avo, quiet woo, 2BR. 1 BA rtmftlrr, $1500/mo. 1yr Ift. (wiSSreet Marrewtee 3fcr. 26*. ho ate farm houae, tSOw me v see. dee. Call: 540-347 27*5 38H/1 BA on toe lev•It. porch on Doth room! peahee? i'cAc! weeherrdryet. in toon rOCStiOn, n»o sfnOMnK CM 703-909-0603 neat Ortoan, 290 *ca. irv outdoor arena*, two 9-7 stall bama avail. 202-419-9999 inoHidM ibr. after* balft. tud houae or*. W/D. f-amal* preferred. $400/mo «- 1/2 utilitle* call: 540-729-6003, •Mftamat* l* after* cut* ftoua* in SMfryvMv, no Sfrwa •900/mo *uW Cm Kale (5401997-9414 • 0*d 1.5 batft. new careen, ft** M/0. *lft *ft*d. screened ift porch M/3. 11300/ moMft pkia uWrttea. availaDl* May iat CaN (940)270-9232 br. 2 9 Da. 3 level, beaut renov. •1499 per meftlft. 703-621-7199 O/A VMaoe three hnrahed lev**. 4 BA. 3.9 BA Spacrowe and tunny. N/3. 91700/m*. Cal 703-909-0903, AarM/rer* l* own. MaraheH. m.36A. t99A newly remodelest 4 mm# t* Ai 69. 19 mete to Wanenton, 91279/ me 940-222-3496 Marramna. TM, 39A, 2 99A >pB»an. doe* leaftce*. AC. W/O. Na *mho/p#»# Jii99/m*. (703)793-6239 Acte Worn CaMa RepTbday CaU 347-4222 Remington: laro* office $1600/ mo. Moro spoc* avail. Avail nom Qleteen Realty. 54G-34M80& Warrentan. VA 54 East Loo St Sing** & doubt* offices available $500-900/mo in* dud** utilities Call Donna <9 540-727-0884 Or email 9 culpeperlancK® venzon.net ca—m* va, atx'ib*. brand naw smola t*mtiy homa, *60,900. P* CO schools. parktno lor 2 cora. all naat appfcancaa. At* about our laaaa to own propram. Call Jolvn 703-379*0*2. *6* aara parcal m IVaahtnyton Matura traaa. grt vtawa, aaay aeoaaa. Approvad lor 4SS sapttc syatam. •225K Qwtar Pm avail. (540X13*-1343 araa. * acra lot. convantional pare. pavad road irontap*. *125* (540)2TO-3*01 • 1500 SF rated/ offtca- comma* ci al sptKVi R»(Cfi#f? wm comm emit $1250/ me • 475 SP rated/ olllo* w/ had BA $500/mo Both in vMao* d Rmt Hm 4 min. 2 Piedmont SIR 940478*1675 QHtaa/aeoe apaoaa avail soon. Print Hd, Va. (540)* 75-350* (540)6314170 Pawmilar/Culpapar Comm * invaatmant soma «a mooma Hoiai/abop Sttais Oialtao i awoldwr. 540) 222-4125 ~et»eIRed Ads Work Cell 347-4222 v J Sp»mQ (Mutt*) ctaamng saial t. Smith Worthington hunting Mddta. 17.9 <wel Parted shape. Sotot Wee. great leather. 1600. Z 3 saddle rack* (to attach to tack room waN) S6 aach. 3. Vintage 3 tine prtchtorh, Great shape. 16. 4 A mountain of watt composted horse manure. Wilt load aU you want to* 16. 6. 2 Irtah not sheets. Horse sited. Parted condition. ItOaach. 6. i otda* turnout rug. Paftact condition but naadaScotchguardmg. 129. 7 1 quarter sheet (axarctaa rug.)Hofae sued. Parted condition to* oow-aaaiha* exeretee.119. There may 6a mere; aak when you oaN tor an updated a mmi NaL (6401 Tt1 Tttt Hating rtghta wantad by rasponsibta, ,m* SUNK). lOMQ WtaOtlSfUKj corp. 703-870-0447 Of vw«Mi.nM*inc.com Public Auction Rappahannock J l>4_ imfU CHPrflBff 12693 Laa HWy. Washington V* 22*47 April 18. 2008 ($10:00 am P a y m • n t s accaptad: Cash. Cradit Card or Chack w/appr id. 540*987*9384 Hag* Shabby etwc sala, Horn* dace'. vittqua# & mora Goldvam1404b atachwwil* Mill Rd. 4/19.4/20. 10a-5p, Raglatarad Quartar Horaaa wtttntt. imcquartamofMM.com. (540)943 2885 (840)447 0158 Riding lessons available huntwarost.not (540) 384-2829 MMIdi 3)4 hors# -slant load. luH living quartara, AC. watar. HO & iZvolt atactnc 122.950/ Odd 540 347 7313 18 ttdSh Angus br«d Hattar* Dua 1© catt m it* tali. 1540)937 5180 Pdf Safe Lsinibs. Mum donkaya, 2abu catvaa. Call l of into (540)937 5108 SWIMMING POOLS Prom 5899 Ptn. avail for pool* 4 spaa P'aa Spa with inground or salad at>ov a ground pool. (888)99^7688 iaidar CoMa fhip* <ag, M/t ODcwIrt iwchaftt. a*c padigrwa 5250 Cattail 1540)788-9977 It took 8VCANS to graduate. Find a job m about 8MINUTtS Timas CtasoitiaU 347*4222 or Pax35t 0t2t FAUQUIER SPCA LOST ft FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! S4Q-78&9QQQ Visit our homapaga at vKvmtsuquiorspca. com a-mait f*pca®r>*tt#rQ. com tor • eompMt uo to dots /u«nf Labrador ftotrtovor AKC CHOCOLATES shots ami wormod. 3M A 4F. r*«dy AIM* $000 54Q222 2E19 afta* 5ft 34093/4925 2 twill Guianti Pigs. Pro* to good homo w i t t> cigi S40-34/ 2325 ••ff* CM*; All v«t choekod, «uM dalivar. tarn* kittans and cats, pups and dogs, med twHri*i fliraiml tv o m * » C a 11 i 202-244-28** or to* in** IS//225-/933. PQRMItt Excavating Sorvica A Hr** Pm CM Cad 5/1 233-4000 PUM TO GOOD HOME' t tuitan emo A 2 young .iduita, ttxad A »hota. 1340)340-0044 Komnor*. Ptatftgsrolof > Numm*. HaaUy Cool I m#a« Cold A groat upright Pi»»*»r. (540)03/2010 Suing Ctaaa iga tro* cat*, landscaping, moating S»moi discount (340)9»/»/9* CBRTIPHD MBDtCAL ASST OFFERING »#rV*C«*. FT/PT. Ra*> sonatX* rat**. Syr* axp Call alt 4pm (540)349-919® rWSBXSMI : 2 Raopi* oNarmg *«•» CM*. 1 Vtf•on writ work ttmr Oft?* M wNN RAN r- WOfll iftH fNQnSis 26 yr* *ap. Vary eeoct iocM rat*. 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Attractive health and benefits package available, noppmMf* worpoffUMl do Brenda Ambrose 13128 Airport Drive Suite 12ft Blkwood, VA 2271ft tQ»Mrwv/cr CQNSERVATtQM SPECIALIST Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation Distnet seeks auaiifted individual to provide technical and educations! services to landowners and land users, educational background in 9011s. natural resources or environmental science or Extensive experience m ibtt uloutd of resource management required. Position includes extensive out* reach to landwohers / land users RJH time. $28,000 to $32,000 with benefits Position open untH Wled. For more inform*, t»on call: Culpeper Bolt and Water — *---Al— — RtwAaleA. WOnvif ▼•lKm winrtct (840) 828-8881. Application available on web she; WMhw.culpeper.vaewod.org Pax: 540-325-8837 tmatt: |oann.neaKspva. necdnet.net Community Center Assistant lUL'k*ttS Harks 4 Knmdum Asuist* th# Muuqt*! in duly opereuvn oi the Community Center. 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Candidate snail possess strong background m finance operation*, compliance, information technology, and human resources Position reports to the 8oard ot Managers, Sacheor s degree required, Masts s degree preterred- Minimum live years progressively responsible medical group management experience Experience with hospital Pased integrated delivery systems he*ptui. Fa* resume to; 540*25-5272 or email: laetttrt$culpeperhoapitrt.Qom A regional Atrdne *» currently accepting resumes tor the following positions m Manassas, VA Crew Schedulers Financial Anrtysts HR Aaaietantt f 4II Maintenance Record* Analyrt Inventory Control Clerk# Aircraft Fart Purcheeer Aircraft Cleaners Repairs Coordinator Avra/rorr fcxpenence He/e red. Please send resumes to. employ mentji^eoigaftrtr.cQm AUTQ mechanic Pulty guatitiaO, gatataWy vain VA St«ta insgacton U' can*#. Call Hart*# (540)253-6900 Mock * tried Layers tor wurk iu Uttsbut* m P»> N***4 ott **». WMMkflU ur DRIVER 0Ufr*p truck drtvar. 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Countryside RawMframwxH Nett Genghis disarms favorite at Old Dominion races rte 5 proving quite me momma $ boy _ BY BlSTSY Pvkkkk New* Stall Wfthw BEN VENUS * Cull him a chip ufthe old block. Literally. Qa u legtUmate case of suectalbed xiwp loch use bloodlines, Cenohis captured Saturday's teatursd upon Umber at Old Dominion, witutuiii the very xainw race his mother Meiuntha won 13 years pro* etnas. "That is very mnwuol. Deftmtely," exclaimed owmmbreedor i>ara Collette ui the Ben Venue tfhrm winner s circle. "i don't uvtually know of mother cnee"' of a. more winning u big jump mce and her property winning the same. Untight*. ridden by Mick Carter awe reserved off the strung early pace set by Btuor Bitty ( Diuna Ciiliun up.) Last time down, the backstreteh with a htdf mile to ge, Ceughis jumped to the lead. Crypto Cousin iBat Cooney) closest in tow At the last times. Genghis held a narrow teed but the Ytrginhebred chew off thru nearlytiv*4ength vn> to*y v Like her son, Vir*tma-bred by 3km and Bruce Collette of Bhgelund Fbrtn in Casanova. Melanthu has proved to be quite the blue hen. PbUowmg her winning career over hurdles and Umber, the daughter of Vast Empire turned to wim mne as a broodmare. Her tiWb R>td by Northern Baby Balmo. won the i)CT International Cold Cup. Her £00* Had. Genghis, broke his maiden over timber at Bull Run in U8. and won the fbx.hunters' at Thornton Hill lust tali. Actually Genghis' Uki Dominion win sets up a case of dueling headlines: th addition to the unusual, mother-son storyline, the gelding's victory came at the expense of a&ovt#, sadcHuct tftre* wtrmors at Qkt Dominion. 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