Rappahannock News, April 24, 2008

130th Yeah ... No, ir HnpptthonuMk Ctmn&S Famify Newspaper Since tST7 PMON6 (540) 675-0338 THURSDAY. APRIL 24. 2008 WWW.HAHHNKWS.COM 50 CENTS l*h«to courtesy of Shenandoah National Part* A young junior rangor Itama about wildland firefighting In Shenandoah National Park. “Explore, Learn, Protect” Shenandoah National Park Sponsors Junior Ranger Day k Have you ever put your hand into a bear's footprint? Have you ever own wi clow to an owl that you could look it in the eye? Have you t?vot* talked to a wildland firefighter? He res vour chance! k Shenandoah National Park hue special activities planned tbr National Junior Ranker Day on Saturday, April 2ti, The program Is designed to help children and families connect with parks In ways that <*ngnge them with the theme. "Explore. Learn. Protect: Be a Junior Ranger." Most of the programs are open to visitors of all apes. Special “Junior Ranger Day" patches, pins, buttons, and certificates will be available, In addition to the special activities, the park will offer its regular schedule of ranger-led programs. All Junior Ranger Day activities meet at Byrd Visitor Center, Milepost fit on Skyline Drive, unless otherwise noted. There is no charge fur the programs, and there's no need to register. M:MO n.m.-fi p.m. Byrd Visitor Center open: exhibits and information. to* 11 a.m. Birds of they program. Here's your chance to meet live raptors, face to beak! Meet at Big Meadows Amphitheater. 10 a.m.-J: JO p.m, Touch Table, Get a feel Rxr nature's diversity 11 a.m. 12:JO p.m. Bells and Whistles! Meet a law enfbrcement park ranger. l l;J0 a.m.-12:JO p.m. Discovery Hike. Come prepared hi be amaxed at what you can Hnd in nn hour's time. 1- l:2fi p.m. Bear Talk. Learn about the lifestyle of Shenanduah's largest mammal. L.dO-diJO p.m, More Bells and Whistles! Check out our fire truck! 2- d:J0 p.m. Junior Ranger ITogram. Designed h»r ages 7-12. Join a ranger for hm. hands-on activities that connect you to the natural world. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 2;JO-4:JO p.m. Stony Man Hike. Meet at Stony Man parking area, mile 41.7, for a hike to Shenandoah's second-highest peak. J:J0-4 p.m. Smile! Take your photo with a live owf Kills only, please. 7:JO-M: lfijp.m. Evening Ranger Program. “Whnfs So Special About Shenandoah, IViwerDiint. Meet in Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium. Junior Ranger Day is part of National Hark Week. April 19-27. Special programs are being held at national parks around the country. Check out what other parks are doing by going to the website. www.nps.gov/npweek. For more information about Shenandoah's Junior Ranger Day event, visit www.nps.gov/shen or call (B40> 999-JfiOO. Study finds low incidence of speeding in Washington By Matt Pki..kky HttpurtlvuiuimK Na*w* Staff Wntv*r Speeding in the T\»wn of Washington mtiv nut be n* mm punt as outcry from fuim> town residents WUUlli fHHMtl to suggest. tlver « timrdnv period lust month only 'i..i percent of v«hktm broke the speed limit on Washington'* Mtun Street by 10 mile* per hour or more. u speeding study conducted in March Hiunii. "Mum street basically hus no problem" snid Major Scott Jenkins, second in charge at the Rappahannock Sheriff* Office. The sheriff's office, which arranged the study, does neu enforce the '-H-miles-per hour sp ^«&Uiuit on Main Street until velun^C^Veidt it by 10 miles per hour or more, he said. Jenkins said that in one direction of travel on Main Street, just one percent of vehicles exceeded the UR-miles-per hour cut-off tor enforcement. “One* w net to thin enihitmbte entencu'y. you see thorn drop way down." Jenkins said. Ho unid that moat police departments would consider such a atnalt decree of speeding infractions almost ideal. "t think any of those upviuw would bo happy to aoo a one-percent violation numbor aa far aa entbrremont action." ho aaid. But tho atudy timnd that unethird of vohicloa wore nonothelcaa traveling faster than tho posted speed limit. And of the d,275 times vehicle speeds were docked in the study. 16 were in excess of 50 miles per hour, with five hittinp speeds faster than 60 miles per hour. Jenkins said that tour of the vehicles recorded traveling faster than 50 miles per hour were sheriff's office deputies chusinp speeders. Most police departments do not turjfet vehicles until they hit to miles p**r httUFuwr the speinl limit. •Jenkins Mniit. Ha said that especially at spinnls under Ufi miles per hour, a vehicles speedometer ran be otK Ho saut they art* often not calibrated nirnn'tlv, ami other factors. Much an vuryuur tin1 prtwun1. can ivsult m macro rate mulinjj*. The sheriff's office does not condone Mpmntinji. Jenkins Maid, hut deputies recoimm* that some drivers may not realize they an* exceeding the speed limit. “...it's just the way it is with mechanical i devices he said. Tile study was conducted at the request ot' the Wnshiuifton Hiwn Council and comes as the latest in efforts to crack down on speeding in town. Jenkins said that, at least part ot the speeding issue, which has long been an agenda topic tiir the town council, is that vehicles can appear Sn SPEEDING, Page A2 “Dancing Bear” McDole to appear at high school By Matt Ptti.kttY Rti|itiHluinniivk Nmwn Staff Wntsr Rappahannock County High School will ploy hunt to a dancing boor this Saturday. Hon "Dam-inn Boar** McDole.'fi defensive and fur tha Washington Redskins from DI71-7H and twotima Pro Bowlar. will make an appearance at the high school to benefit tha Rappahannock Countv School Sports Association <kcsSa* Sonny Jurgenson allegedly gave McDola his nicknama attar witnessing tha playar's dance moves in a Washington. D.C., nightclub. “Has hara on a fund-raising mission to halp raisa tnonay for school sports." said Terri Ditey, who helped organize tha event. KCSSA is a volunteer group that provides support for athletic progrnms at Rappahannock schools. At 4 p m., McDola will lead an educational session for past and present members of the Rappahannock High School football team. Members of Culpeper recreational football teams are also invited to attend. The session Photo courtesy of the Washington PedsKms Ron ‘Dancing Bear" McDole. will be held ut the hi^h echoed football field and in tree of chur^e. “Thin ie my jjift to them in hope* that we can build a really good team." Diley paid. At 5:110 p.m. the public will have un opportunity to moot McDole in the hijth school audita riuin before In* assumes t he role of master of ceremonies for the Miss Skyline bounty pageant ut H p m. McDole will run for King Skyline in tin* pageant. Diloy said. A $r> entrance too will bo charged for tho pageant, “We're working very burtl to raise money to put lights on the football field." Pi le v said. Barbecue will be sold and a signed helmet and dork will be auctioned. Dilev said that to attend the event McDolo will be missing “draft day." in which former Redskins players provide autographs for new recruits on the team. " Me Dole has decided after years id' doing draft lie’s coining out here instead." she said. “I think that says a lot for the man himself." Rappahannock High School is located at 112PTt4 Lee Highway Visit www rnppsports erg or call Terri Diloy at MtMflT r>4Mf> for more information E-mail /hr rrfun/rr ut ntfn’Ikry/ffitrnrsfHi/trrs.ronr Rappahannock Nows Staff Photo/Matt Peikay Randy Lamb of Front Royal took homo a bost-ln-show trophy for his 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Hot rods under a hot sun Hy Matt I'ki.kky Kuppiihiitiniu k Nf-w« .St«IT Writer Cherry red paint. aparkling chrome and fuzzy dice graced the grna* Held in front of the Link in Hperryville thin pu»t Saturday. One hundred and twenty three enthuaiaat* from a* far nway an Virginia Beach and Maryland lined up their hot rods under a strong nun for the Brat annual Reynold* Memorial Hnptiat Church car and truck *how. The event drew About .'100 people, organizer** eatimuted. and heneHted planned renovation* to the Sperrvville church. “It* been good." *aid Robert denkin*. who helped put on the whow. Jenkin* *aid he ha* lent a hand in aeveral other car and truck ahow* in the area. He *uid he *ent out an e-mail promoting the church ahow to pa*t. participant*. Thoae who ahowed up to marvel at the vehicle* were entered to win door prize* including gift certificate* to the Thornton River Grille in Hperryville. a barbecue *et and a cur detail kit. E ttutil the reporter at tnpe/key(@ti memptipern.com. W«PUrttW»1Dt> > Mu ft l-’u.Mtly Chris Cubbage won the trucK best in show category for his chill pepper red 1952 Ford F 1 pickup He is pictured above shaking hands with Robed Jenkins (left) who helped organize the show with Clark Clark and Ben Atkins of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Photo courtesy of H M Ballard try out a cup of "Big Yellow House Blend at Ballards In Washington k.ipp.ih.innock News IM> Boh V> W.ishm^hm. V«i 22747 <S40)h7S mx (S40)h7S Stop by for a cup of java , By Ian MKVk Np*-i‘in| to ihp Hiippnhunfiotk Nm**» Jonnif nnd Rohfrt Hnllnrd tiro Onnlly nnnwoririK thf toll from thoir lot'nI diontolo On Friday. April IH, HU Hnllnrd* in Initio Wtmhintfton bogun norvinK thfir own uniqttf blond of to (Top, (’rfntfd by Control Coffoo Konntorn in Sporryvillo, "Hijj Yfllow ttniino Blond" in thf Hnllnrd'* own Thf pt>rnonnluod blond wni* t lionon nftor cnrofully touting n wido vnrioty of blond* nt Oontrul Coffoo Kon*tor* Through thono tint mu*. »bo Hnllnrd* t rout otl n tn*ty mixturo of dilToront boon* flint Journo Biillnrd doncrilwn an "utroiiK. but « month nnd likfh^ " Ponpito nil tho motion loux work flint wont into ton *t rutting tho porlott roffoo. Jonnio tiniin« *bo truly onjovod tho prnrox* nnd in vorv plonxod with tho roxult* The Bullards (UnidwJ to invest in the idea after severnl customer* recoinmended that their favorite store serve a cup of java However. Kotiert Hullurd said that the motivation tor this project was not to attract people into the store, hut rather to create a cozy place for local residents and visi tors to relax Visitor* can enjoy a cup under the umbrella clad table* or on one of the comfy chairs outside the shop which will accommodate over l.% people The next time you're m Washington, lake a moment to savor a spring dav with a refreshing cup of cof- < fee M II Mallard plans to serve ' the blond regularly, but be sure and cheek for the “I ’olTw’" *i|zn I which will be displayed when the i store is serving; it A cup costs just ' ♦ I d.ri and a bay: of the ‘Hiy: Yellow House blend i nst s only fdt O', |n i P*MTfp hy l.?n M« ( i'ih /isitors at Ballards enjoy a cup of the Bid Yellow House Blend at their iew outdoor venue , ho luturo. tho Mnllnrtf* hopo to iorvo li^ht food*. *«uth <»•» mufTin* »r bwotti. nlmtK with thoir oof Too Stop in »[iim<tim«' >*0011 nod w»to for vour<»olf tho "Hu; Yollow Ili'iisc HU’iiil i* i»t U)7 \1111 n Sir* VVn>*limtffi»n Tht’v .»r• ■ op* If * >111 IO Mill tl> I* pill • r. tin ♦;;* t 11 i in* iii-it ■it m in i It 11 \ I ’III nil

Paul S. Cooper, CMC Retires from USN On March 29, 2009 a retirement wremony was held for Paul S. Cooper. GMC aboard the USS Kinkring FFG 42 in Moyport. Flonda. The ceremony was attended by his parents Bob and Louise Ludwick of Chester Gap, sis* ters; Robin Lee of Washington. VA and Donna Guidice of Sterling. VA and brother Bob Ludwick. Jr. of Sterling.VA. Three of his four sons were also in attendance: Jarrett. Joshua. and Noah. A reception was held at the CPO Club and was attended by family, friends, and follow shipmates. Chief Cooper enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve on April 27. 1996 and reported to the LTSS W.S. SIMS FF 1059 in Moyport, FL after completing training in the winter of 198B.. Chief Cooper left active duty on January 5. 1990 as a Second Cluss Petty Officer. He returned to the Navy Reserve in a drill status from March 199 Ito October 1991 and then rcyuined again in March of 1993. This time he stayed with the Reserves until his retirement. t*aui s». cooper, Hu continued to advance and was the Sulijctud Rusurve Sailor of the Year for 2000 for the Naval and Murine Corp Reserve Center in Jacksonville. FI. Alter n«u> ly ten years at SIMA and having made Chief, he returned to the fleet. Chief Cooper completed his career as the Command Chief of the CSS KluknnK FFU 42. Now. alter nearly 23 years of total service to the United States Navy Reserve he goes ashore for the last time. Speeding From Page Ai to be traveling factor than they are. "From my experience it's often u perception problem. where you huve citizens who believe a vehicle is traveling at a higher rate than it actually is.'* Jenkins said. Much of the town council's eifbrts to curb speeding huve focused on Main Street. Despite frequent pedestrian traffic, the street hus only short strips of sidewalk. anti residences and businesses are set buck not very for from the ruud. And after impassioned calls from town residents, the council voted 4-14 in Murch to place u second stop sign on Muin Street. The sign is scheduled to be put up in Muy or June. The council is also considering upping speeding fines within the town boundaries. Little discussion at council meetings hus been devoted to Warren Avenue, which leuds into Washington from U.S. 211. but the study found that the road hud a greater incidence of speeding than Muin Street. Of the times thut vehicle speeds were clocked on Warren Avenue during the study, 6.6 percent of vehicles were tbund to be traveling taster than 35 miles per hour. Speeding was worse in the west-bound lone leading into town, with 3 percent of vehicles exceeding 35 miles Gr hour. In the east-bound le heading out of town, 5 percent of vehicles were traveling faster than 35 miles per hour. The speed detection devices used in the study resembled small bumps in the road and did not record Information that could, be used to identify individual vehicles. They were placed in hunt of The Hair Gallery on Main Street in both lanes. On Warren Avenue, the devices were placed outside the center of town, about 100 feet horn Gay Street. Major Jenkins said the location was chosen to capture vehicle speeds before drivers would have to slow down tor the stop sign farther down the road. “We wanted a realistic number." he suid. The Culpeper Police Department owns the speed-monitoring devices and installed them for the study, Jenkins said. The See SPEEDING, Pag* A3 Personal Property Forms Are Due May 1, 2008 If you huve not received and returned a personal property form you must do so by May 1. 2008 ‘ in order to avoid a 10% late filing penalty. For any questions, call the Commissioner of Revenue at 540-675-5370, Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm thru tax season. 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I**H7 International thnnp buck. firyota forklift. 41 r pto driven hay/gnun elevator: / Powder Kun cattic bundling ■ butes. (lanuser posthole digger; h King Kutter.hos scraper: V had sickle bur mower; h MF t pt disc. toturv Held mowers, and kgs u| sitmll furtti ami aaulcii items fhi* is iusl a small listing More arriving daily ’ F.O. Bos I7B i IB Maddo* Lb.). A mis* v tile. \\ 20IB* <340; W4I42 email: pavne720<«earthlfnJi.n«t website; www.hpuuttions.com ory of Sabeel A Brooklyn artist who has lived and worked in many countries around the globe and whose pieces are widely collected. has donated one of her works in memory of her late sister-in-law. Sabeeha Johnson. Flint Hill. Ail proceeds from the sale will benefit the Powerline Landowner Alliance (PLA). a group that is fighting Dominion Power's proposed transmission line. Both Sabeeha Johnson and her husband. Gale, have been deeply involved with the PLA effort. The painting is on display and sale at the newly opened shop. 24 Crows (formerly the restaurant Four und Twenty Blackbirds, in Flint Hill. “This is an interesting piece of art. going to an important cause in our area, in memory of a member of the community who • passed away too young, so we will forgo any commission we might otherwise charge.'* said Vincent Deluise. who operates the new giiVart/gourmet shop, with his wile. Heidi The three-dimensional painting is housed in a musical instruow>|t case and depicts u Storing instrument with raised Arabic script which calls for peace, understanding and friendship among cultures and religion. “It represents what Sabeeha believed und how she lived her life." said the artist. Judy Khi\ju. Photo by Rtohord LyHot In memory of her sister-in-law, Sabeeha Johnson, artist Judy Khaja has donated proceeds from her artwork to benefit the Powerttne Landowners Alliance Khuju's art is part of the collection of famed heart surgeon. Dr. Denton Cooley, hung in the Australian Embassy in Singapore and at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai among others. Kaine drops contentious energy bill amendments By Don Del Rosso Raptmhannui-k New* Stuff Writer Muddy lunguuge could be the culprit. Critics, including the Piedmont Environmental I Council < PEC), claim Gov. Tim Koines proposed amendments to an energy bill would have sharply limited the ability of the Stute Corporation Commission (SCO to consider conservation and other electricity-saving measures us alternatives to the construction of transmission lines. The governor's stuff strongly disugrees with this interpretation. But t'uced with u storm of mounting opposition. Kuine on Tuesday announced he would drop the amendments. Had the General Assembly approved the Kaine proposal during its “veto" session today, the amendments would huve given Dominion Virginia Power virtuully u free pass to construct u 500.000-volt transmit- I sion line through the Piedmont with little regard for conservation alternatives to satisfy the region’s Future electricity needs, according to critics. “The PEC completely misread the bill,” Gordon Hickey, the governor’s spokesman said Tuesday. “They’re flat wrong. This a pro-environment, conservation amendment... the people opposing this amendment are flat wrong. They don’t get it.* The governor will pull the amendments prior to a Senate vote, he said. Virginia’s 100 delegates and 40 senators will meet in Richmond today to consider Koine's amendments to other bills From the 2008 legislative session. Koine’s top energy policy advisor, Stephen Woke, said Monday that the Koine amendments Sts ENERGY, Page A3 laJohnson “This is being sold in a ‘continual silent auction’ style,** explains Deluise. “Come in and if you’re interested in obtaining the piece, make a written after If some one out-bids you, we’ll notify you and you can make another bid and-so-on. Or any bidder who offers $2,500 (the artist’s suggested sales price) can take it home with them,” said Deluise. The work will be on display through Memorial Day weekend. * On Friday, April 25. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 20Q8-2QQ8 school budget at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. * Qn Monday, April 28, the Washington Town Council will hold a work session on the budget as well as consider other items that may come up. The Washington Town Planning Commission meeting for April 28 is canceled. SERVICES OFFERS* Intry Doom* Vinyl Skiing* Vinyl Soft! Roofing‘Horn* Guard Spnicc UpjVoiir I tonic Why Paul Henry's Window Installation? hut Heniy has been part of the community tor forty yvan. he hw uvwr ZT ymn at hMiKhmn aqmtanc* on hte company »familyown*Hi and operated PuuKi numbw one gout Is cu*tum« H* uflfers only top* grad* energy efficient material# with unsurpancd prufesakinal irwUiktkiia. Ml HAS NO SUBCONTRALTOKS, m a member of the Better Button* Bureau, etui NFIfc He offer# a 5 veer warranty on all labor. on top of alt Itototy wmmiHi* Police Briefs A woman called the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office on April 16 to report that several items had beat stolen from her home on Russell Lane in Amissville. According to the sheriff's report, she said she was missing 100 Fsrcocet pills, a gold band, a diamond ring, a sixdiamond cluster on a wide gold band mid a mothers ring with five stones in it. She told the sheriff's office that some of the items have been missing far as long as two months. SheriffConnie Smith said there was no sign of a breakin at the house. The sheriff's office has a suspect in the case, but has not made any arrests. Smith said. A high-speed chase on April 1? in Castieton resulted in several charges against a local mmn. According to ths Virginia State Police, the chase began around 10:22 p.m. when State Trooper Phillip Thomus observed a dark Cadillac crossing into the left lane of Vlewtown Road. The vehicle, driven by 26-year-old Castleton resident Mark Justin Komar, also had missing tuil lights, according to the report. Thomas activated his cruisers lights and siren, and Komar sped oft the report said. The 6.7-mile chase proceeded down several roads in ths Castieton area and reportedly lasted about eight minutes. The State Police report said the maximum rid of the vehicles during chase was 114 miles per hour. Thomas' pursuit ended on Laurel Mills Road and Komar was apprehended without farther incident. The Castieton man was charged with a felony for eluding police; he was also charged with driving under the influence and miming tail lights. Another theft? A man colled the RCSO an Friday to report that $80 in cash and his late wife's gold wedding bond were missing from his home on Thornton Gap Church Road in Sperryville. According to the sheriffs report, the gold bund was vulued at $400. ShentfSimth said there was no sign of a break ui at the house. There is u suspect in the case, but no arrest has been made, she said. Off the road Dylun Weber. of’ Charlottesville, crashed his 1991 Subaru Legacy on bound on F.T. Valley Road. The single-vehicle uccident occurred around 12:45 u.m. According to the Virginia State Police report. Weber fell asleep and hit a fence on the right side of the road. The wreck caused an estimated $9,000 worth of damage to his car and $900 of damage to the fence. The 20-yeur-old imui was charged with driving with a suspended license and reck less driving for failure to maintain control of his vehicle. - Compiled by Kevin Allen Home and land transfers Theae Rappahannock County home and land tranafam were recorded in the Ruppuhunrunk County Circuit Court clerk a office between Aprtl tt and April 17. Tb find trunafasra in other Northern Virgtntu counties, uwit www.t1meapuper9.com. Hampton District Ellis Roy Glusker ami wife to Robert C. Glusker. 1.097 acres, deed of gilt, tux map: 18-33A John Belchick und wilt* to Lydia M. Marshall and husband. 16.735 ucres. $417,000.00, tux map. 3037 A. Thomas R. Storks umi wile to Thomus Sturks Jr., two tracts, deed ol' gilt, tiix map; 36-73. Jackson District Louis F Dus hit* II to Louis F. Dushivtl and ull trustees, 9.0354 acres, deed of pit, tax map: 14 IM. Megun Ashleigh Kelly and others, to Betty June Huckley Hitt, lour acres in Rappahannock County ami li-9 acres ui Culpeper, deed of gift, tux uiup: 43-43,

Energy Prom Page A2 attempted to clarity aspects of the bill that deal with “peak * and “overall** electricity use. not “subvert’* the SCC review process. PEC and and others insist Dominion's proposed $246 million line is unnecessary and that conservation. new technology and upgrades to existing infrastructure would meet Northern Virginia's electricity demands. Dominion. however, argues the proposed line must be operating by the summer of 2011 or Northern Virginia could suffer rolling blackouts. The SCC will decide whether Dominion may build the proposed line, part of which would pass through Frederick. Warren. Fauquier. Rappahannock. Culpeper. Prince William and Loudoun counties. PEC Spokesman Bob Lazuro said Tuesday the Warrenton-based organization welcomes Koines decision to reconsider the amendments, "Which he said would have would undermined the SCC review process, preventing the commission from considering conservation alternatives to a line. The Koine amendments also would force the SCC to ignore much of lost years testimony from PEC, other organizations and thousands of people who believe the corporation should review alternatives to the proposed line. Laxaro said. “It’s stacking the deck" in Dominion's favor, he said Monday. “This is prejudicing our case." Del. Clifford L. “Clay* Athey Jr. i R-Front Royal) described the amendments as devastating and the governors motives as incomprehensible. Under Koine’s proposed changes, “pretty much the only evidence* the SCC could receive about conservation alternatives to a proposed transmission line would come from utility companies. Athey said Monday. That gives utilities no compelling reason to consider conservation or the control and management of demand for electricity to mitigate the need for mare transmission lines. Athey said. “I am adamantly opposed to* the Kaine amendments, said the delegate. whose 18th District includes Warren and part of Frederick and Fauquier counties. “I am absolutely opposed to this. For the life of me. f can’t fathom what the governor is thinking.* Walz. the governor’s senior energy policy advisor said the proposed language doesn't intend to give Dominion and other utilities a free pass on conservation measures. Instead, it tries to clarify Virginia's long-range energy consumption goals by separating peak and overall energy use, he said. The existing bill foils to make an important distinction between the two, he said. Peak demand typically occurs during the hottest and coldest days of the year. By better understanding peak demand, the state may conclude that (ewer generators are required to satisfy such need, resulting in the construction of (ewer transmission lines and ultimately savings to consumers. Walz suggested. But in an interview Mond^ Walz said PEC and others raised legitimate concerns about the amendments' potential consequences. “They're concerned this would negate any consideration of future' measures to control and conserve energy use as part of the SCC’s review of transmission line proposals, he said. “We understand their concerns.' Walz added: “We owe it to people to took at questions of concerns.’* On Monday, Dominion spokesman David Botkins. unfamiliar with the details of the amendments, declined to discuss them in an interview Monday. “It's the governor^* amendments, Botkins said. “They Can comment on it.* Dominion's proposed line through the Piedmont would parallel an existing transmission corridor and would connect substations near Winchester and at Areola in Loudoun County. The utility said the line primarily would serve Northern Virginia. But critics contend that greed. motivates not need. Dominion. Dominion belongs to a kind of consortium of elec* trical utilities that wants multi-state approval for a transmission line that would link producers in the Ohio Valley with users in the Northeast. Regionally and locally, the line will have an array of negative environmental effects, according to PEC and others. They argue it would provide a huge and growing market for coal-burning plants, compounding airpollution problems. Opponents also believe the line would be an eyesore that would devalue real estate. (Dominion would need to acquire rights-of-way across hundreds of acres to build the line). The proposed line would be suspended from 15-story steel towers, spaced about 1.000 feet apart along the 00-plus mile route. (An alternative route for the line is along Interstate 06, using the Virginia Department of Transportation right-ofway.) Dominion proposed a line through the region in 2000. That fall it began holding a series of informational meetings in some of the counties that would be directly affected by the project. The SCC last summer and fall conducted public hearings on the proposal. Thousands off opponents attended them. Speeding From Page A2 department also produced the report of the study's find' ings. The study was conducted between Thursday, March 13, and Sunday, Murch 16, in order to provide mlbrmutiun about weekday and weekend speeding patterns. "...that’s as good of a four' day window as you're going to get." Jenkins said. Jenkins said thut traffic was clustered in the morning and evening during the weekdays, and spread throughout the day on Saturday. Traffic tapered oif on Sunday, he said. He hud nut analyzed the dutu to determine when speeding most often occurred. The sheriff*s office would be willing to conduct similar studies on other problem rouds in Ruppuhunnock County, Jenkins said, but he wuuld first want to try to address speeding wtth extra enforcement or a unit thut displuys how fast vehicles ure traveling. The Rappahannock Sheriff*s Office dues not own the speed-detection devices used for the study, he raid, and he would have to rely an the resources of nearfay police departments. “It's just a case where we don’t want to overburden our brother and sister agendas..he said. The Washington Them Council — the only town governing body in the county — requested the study in Washington, but businesses "problem* 'to offier ami in the county, he said. Jenkins and Sheriff Connie Compton Smith presented the study’s findings to Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett and Town Clerk Laura Dodd this past Monday, Mayor Leggett said in an interview that he had not reviewed the study in depth, hut that he took issue with a few of the take-away massages of the sheriiTs office. Finest quality Thousands to choose from. ' Incredible deals! V 21-24" S18.QQ zr-&r $23.00 at plant) Ch*cfc our wateite tor fuH pnot lltt, imuntoy 4 photo Ooen Weekends through May 19 9 am - S pm Directions; Take Rt626 (Tiger Valley Rd) from RL2tt near Washington. Follow signs to nursery ‘Tin not sure Fm in agreement with their interpretation of everything on it,” he said, Leggett said that even the low incidence of speeding that the study (bund warrants attention. “...even if it was 1 percent, it would still be something we would have to analyze and determine if we needed to do something,” be said. “We would address it,” he added. “I don’t know if that means we would want to take action on it or not, but it only takes one car to kill somesaid that the fouixiay span of the study that included weekdays and the weekend was well chosen, but still might be limited. Hie said that members of the town council might want a second, lunger study The meeting on Monday established a good working relationship between the council and the sheriffs office. Leggett said. “I feel very positive about that,” he said. Leggett said the council will continue to work with the sheriffs office address speeding in town. E mail the reporter at mpelkeytGXimespapers. cvm. FY 200* SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supevisurs of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday* April 25* 2000. in accordance with 915.2-2506 and §22.1-43 of the Code of Virginia 11 **50), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Yew commencing July l. 2008. VtAJOft CLASSIFICATION OB SOURCE FY ENDING 600 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin.. Attend, & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food S*av ices Facilities Debt Service $ 8,740,806 761.218 862.826 851.834 41.400 0 738.345 2004 $8,646,736 771.242 843.252 874.074 43.433 70.000 704.557 Total Contemplated Expenditures $12,046,434 $12,063,744 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth 3.140.226 From the Federal Government 440.450 Other Local Sources 127.864 Transfers from General Fund 8.288.384 2746.440 464.245 43,466 8.754,048 $12046.434 Total Estimated Revenues $12063.744 Earlier this year, the SCC held an evidentially hearing in Richmond during which Dominion, the See staff. PEC and other case “participants'* made presentation to a hearing examiner Based on the public record (citizen and case participant testimony and documents), the hearing examiner will make a recommendation on Dominion's application to the SCC board. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 April 24. 2Q08 ft lock i2ftoS Established tS7T An incteoendent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR \M. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anils L Sherman. Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Bill Walsh, Executive Editor Jan ClattertUick, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere m the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 5Q cents Older copies to i960, $5 (as avaifcdaie) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va. Mailing address: P Q. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.nrr., Monday-Friday a Member. Audit Bureau at Circulations rappnews.com THURSDAY, APRIL 24* 2008 Scenes at singing from last year’s concert A song in your heart Pfiul Reisler travels the country these days putting on his Kid Pan Alley workshops. Paul sits with school age children and together they create wonderful things. The results are that thousands of songs have been written by thousands of kids. Their lyrics grace the contents of several CDs. When the kids sing their songs, they are backed by Reislers Kid Pan Alley Band which is made up of nationally and internationally recognized musicians. It’s hard not to feel inspired and invigorated when you hear the music »nd see the smiling faces of these young people. They are seeing and hearing the fruits of their creativity It's a stunning process to witness. Creativity in our children is needed more than ever these days. With so much teaching to the test and cuts made to arts programs across the country, it is refreshing to see that Reisler and his crew of merry music makers is having great success. In Charlottesville in Albermarle County 16 elementary schools have booked 40 weeks of Reislers magic for next year. Reisler has come back to his roots in Rappahannock and for the third straight year, students in Rappahannock, due in targe part to support from groups like Headwaters, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, and the Virginia C ommission for the Arts, have been busy making music. « They’ve got a concert coming up on May 2 at 7 pm at the elementary school. Hopefully, you'll be able to hear them for yourself What Reisler is doing and what many in this county are trying to do is forge partnerships that result in success. Educating children, seeing them succeed and hearing them sing is affirmation that they have our support. It s not just recognizing the beauty in them but the beauty in us as their advocates. Letters School criticism is misleading In a recent Letter to the Editor Me Cordani opines that School Board critics didn’t show up at the public School Board meeting because no one there listens to them. After a couple School Board meetings as well as “fire hall” meetings in Amissville and Sperryville. fm wondering why anyone should listen to them. Mr. Cordani references “a school budget spiraling out of control.” In truth, the School Board’s proposed budget is $311,000 less than Last year’s and lowers the schools' percentage of the county budget from about 60 percent to around 55. The proposed county budget, if allowed to stand, would slash another $250,000 from the school while lavishing double-digit percentage increases elsewhere. This is Mr. Cordani's idea of a school budget “spiraling out of control”! Where, downward? Mr. Cordani goes on to complain about lowering yearly tuition for outofcounty students to about $6,n IQ. He says he just can’t understand why. that such low tuition is akin to advertising m surrounding counties and quotes Dr. Chappell as hoping to get as many as 30 more out-of-county students. This is very easily understood once the smoke and lies are removed. The cost of erne additional out-ofcounty student is negligible. Buses don't go out of route to pick them up so there’s not much there. The students flush school toilets and hopefully wash their hands afterward so there's a little cost for soap, water etc. There are other costs for school supplies such as paper and the like. The cost of additional utilities is so small that it is probably not even measurable. No costs for additional staff or facilities are incurred. On the revenue side, the school receives $6,440 in tuition and $1,300 in state revenue. Raise the tuition rate to a level that eliminates four out-of county students and there are negligible savings to offset revalue loss of $32,960. The School Board estimated that by lowering the rate we might get a couple new students rather than losing those that we have. If they are correct. expenses for two additional students are negligible in comparison to $16,480 in additional revenue. That doesn't seem so hard to understand. Even at $6,440, our tuition is second in surrounding counties only to Fauquier. How that can be construed as advertising is a bit hard to understand. ft’s even harder to understand how Mr. Cordani transcends the chasm between the School Board estimate of two additional students and the estimate of 30 that he disingenuously attributes to Dr. Chappell. So why should anyone listen to Me Cordani? Rather than finding- all the fat in the budget that the Cordani and Junk team claim is there, a State Efficiency Review team of competent professionals found no significant areas of waste while recommending increased spending m several areas. While I wish we could increase spending in several areas, the School Board plan to keep spending at or below last year's level and reduce the school’s share of the county budget by 5 percent is prudent. Please join me in urging the Board of Supervisors to stqqport the School Board budget. Schools not operating efficiently Shout bourd member Rosa Crocker ent an e-mail out this week titled “Are our children worth it?” She asked. “What increase in county taxes is acceptable to provide an educational program of high quality :’” Ms. Crocker, all of our children deserve the best we can afford to give them. 1 don’t think that is an issue with anyone in this county The issue is that taxes keep going up to support a school budget that refuses to spend our money efficiently. Ms. Crocker refers to our school system as “An educational program of high quality.” 1 challenge anyone to read the state efficiency review report or look up the Standards of Learning test scores on the state Web site. It appears to me Rappahannock schools are not of the quality we are told. The MGT reports. “Rappahannock student sub-groups are underperforming the state average in math and language arts.” Rappahannock County has one of the highest per student costs among other counties in our state. I think our students’ state test scores should be among the highest also. Ms. Crocker, who is foiling whom here? Ms. Crocker says a 3-cent raise in our taxes is only a $150 increase on a $500,000 property Ms. Crocker; gas prices are only reaching $4 a gallon, grocery prices have only gone up 40 percent, fuel prices to heat cor cool our homes have only doubled and the taxpayer's biggest asset, his home, has only fallen 30 to 40 percent in value. Do you care that the hardworking taxpayer is struggling? Two letters written last week in the Rappahannock News referred to the efficiency review as stating that Rappahannock schools, for the most part, “run efficiently and in a costeffective way" The MGT report does not say that. It makes 23 commendations but also makes 78 recommendations. Of the 78 recommendations, only one has been partially addressed. The recommendations on the food service alone could save as much as $100,000, hot has yet to be addressed. Many other recommendations in transportation, purchasing, record keeping, technology and others could potentially save thousands of dollars in this budget and future budgets. To answer the writers of both letters in the Rappahannock News last week with similar statements o£ “Runs efficiently without the waste touted in public meetings'’ and “That our school system is not guilty of fiscal irresponsibility” The school board is not efficiently operating our school system. Many class sizes are ridiculously smaller than surrounding counties, many bus routes are with fewer riders, school leaders are creating jobs without job descriptions (see MGT report) and mismanagement of food service and over $180,000 to be transferred from the instruction category last year to balance funds. This mismanagement took tax dollars from one category that directly affects the children in the classroom! Is this fiscal responsibility? Ail of my statements about the budget or programs come straight from the budget itself the MOT report and the State Board of Education Web site. Facts can only be true when you have all of them. Roger L. Cordani Flint Hill To all citizens who believe in a strong public school system /"Yn Friday evening April 25k the V-rBoard of Supervisors will meet to hear public comments on the budget proposed by the Rappahannock School Board. This budget is under attack and its opponents are bringing great pressure to bear on the Board of Supervisors to cut further the budget which the School Board hax alreudy reduced. If you believe in building a stronger public school system for our children, you should contact your Supervisor in person or byphone or letter before the Friday evening meeting and make clear to him your concerns. The attack on the school budget is misplaced. The school budget has been shrinking, not growing as a percentage of the annual county budget. Further, a recent study by an independent state authorised body found that the School Board and Superintendent were under spending, not over spending. Unfounded charges that the school system was inefficient could not be sustained by the evidence. It is now proposed that the Supervisors further cut the proposed school budget. If that view prevails.. the school board will have no choke but to cut academic programs and reduce the salary increase preposed to hold our current teachers and attract new teachers. A careful and thoughtful review of the county budget shows a steady increase in total expenditures. No one should be surprised by this fact. Existing: services need more funds to fulfill their mandates and mission and new services are needed to respond to the needs of the citizenry Further, the country experiences annual inflation which in turn is reflected in the budgeting process. No group wants its ox gored but it is not possible to respond positively to the county's needs and cut taxes, h is intellectually dishonest to Haim that it can be done. The Supervisors have done a commendable job of holding down increases and running an efficient and honest county government. The salaries paid to the Supervisors and School Board members are a fraction of their counterparts in other counties. We have had honest government and responsive government and in recent years a marked improvement in the quality of the education offered our students. This is not time to burn the duck back. Finally; we have just begun to address the real and hard questions of how we raise revenue Sir the eounty budget. The most recent joint effort of the Supervisors and School Board in Richmond promise some relief in the future. But the effort for reform has just begun. Ail across the country communities are starting to lobby for a fresh look at the idea of funding schools solely on the basis of a property tax. The critics of the school budget should join that reform effort rather than pick on the easiest budget item to attack in their frustration. If you don't want the Rappahannock Schools to take a step back, now is the time to speak up. each and every one of us. The Supervisors do listen. William Dietel Flint Hill Thank you RCPS The other night I was about to read a bedtime story to tu.v Daughter, who is ui the first gratie. when she gently took the book 1 The Paper Bag Princess* from me and asked if she could read it to me. And so she did from start to finish without a uushap. Both our children are enrolled in Rappahannock Elementary School, and both aouw me on a daily basis with gains I never thought possible from children their age*. I’m sure everv parent who has a child enrolled m our wonderful school system experiences the same wonderment as l do. .Ylthough I do visit the elementary school as often as possible to have lunch w ith my children. I am ash^imed to say I have never attended a school board meeting But if and w hen l do attend a meeting you better believe I will be among those* telling the teachers and other people associated with tfie* school what a tine job they're doing. On*? hundred percent graduation rat*?! Are you twitting cue'.’ Seventy-six percent furthering their education. WOW! Still, despite of the great sutwss our children, the parents and the community in general enjoy as the result of our successful school system, there are some among us who would like to see handing taken away from the schools. It appears some people believe the parents of school age children get a pass of paying taxes until graduation day. not true. I am a concerned- taxpaying1- parent. I also vote and I voted tor the person who I think will be the better steward of the community's children I didn’t vote tor the person promising to save nie an extra two or three hundred dollars a year. The children of this community deserve better I understand the frustration of rising tax rates, couple that with rising gas and food price's and everyone is fooling the pinch. But to expect rebel' to come from the school budget is, well ‘‘hogwash’’! Maybe one might ask their District Supervisor to examine the l.mid Use tax breaks that are so liberally given to so many in this county. Or one* ought think to write the newly ejected Governor and State Representatives to inquire why $400,000 was removed from our funding. From my perspective, everyone' that has a rule m educating our children is doing a wonderful job. Dr. Chappell should be commended. the Headwaters Foundation. School Board members and the entire staff of teachers and assistants. not to mention the countless volunteers should be lauded for their accomplishments. Mark Raifurd Amiss ville Keep hospice healthy The organization I work for. Hospice of the Rapidan. ha^ been the Wading provider of rampassiuoato and dignifWd end-of-life care four terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper. Fauquier. Madison. Orange and Rappahannock Counties Rmt almost 25 years. It has always been our policy to provide the best possible care and to never turn away any patient because he or she cannot afford our care. We have been able to live up to both these commitments because historically the amount we have been paid by Medicare, which covers'over 85 percent of all hospice patients, has been reasonable. In recent years Congress has reduced the amount hospices are reimbursed for the care we provide. For example, m Culpeper County w here we are based the amount we receive today is more than 13 percent lower than it was in 2005. Now President Rush has proposed a budget that cuts hospice rates even more, seriously threatening: the ability of dying patients to get the care they need when it counts the .nos* This policy is seriously Hawed. Hospice is already the most cost-effective end-of-life care- delivery system for our nation's most vulnerable population. The' fact is that hospice save's Medicare' over $2-5 billion annually! According to a n?e»ent study by Duke University, hospice has reduced Medicare costs bv iin average of over $2,300 per patient- The study concludes that: “Given that hospice has been widely demonstrated to improve the quality of life of patients and families... the Medicare program appears to have a rare situation whereby something that improves quaiitv of life also appears to reduce costs.’ Two successive Medicare Administrators agreed and encouraged expansion of hospice availability to Medicare beneficiaries, which the administration is now trying to reverse with its budget proposal' The Administration s proposed budg et will undermine both the quality and availability of high quality hospice care in our area. I encourage readers of the Rappahannock News to learn more about this important issue and to write their representatives in Congress to keep the best interests of their terminally- ill con stituents in mind when these' issue's come before them. Please urge them to oppose any bill that includes a reduction in Medicare hospice reimbursement rates. Nancy Walbridge Community Relations Director Hospice of the Rapidan

Coffee House a ‘screaming success’ Oaturday night. April 12, braised the bar? For four years the Rappahannock County Band Boosters have hosted a Coffee House to celebrate music in our public Schools, but especially qujRCHS Panther Band program, We began this tradition to have tun and celebrate the band's successes, with the thought thar if we made some money in the process that would be fun, tool Saturday night we exceeded our wildest expectations. We doubled the amount we have mnde in the past, and had a great time to boot? Thanks to the following individuals and many more, the night was a screaming success! Performers, in no particular order, were Robert CHasker and Friends Anders Drew. Jihnny Pierce, Steve Pratt and former Front Royal Mayor George Ranks (rousing blues band). Debbie Znn (well-known talented singer), Ryan Benyo and Matt Terry (amazing keyboard artist and drummer!, Ifos Allen and Matt Yonkey (great jazz sax), Dan Lewis, Berm Olson, Dennis Fairbrother and Dr. Bob Chappell (bluegrass at its best). Butch and Zack Jackson (father-and-son duo), Lorraine Duisit (accomplished musician, haa appeared on Prairie Home Companion!), Bob Shaffer (multi-faceted performer, amazing voice). Janet Dunn (folk singer), and Larry Sherertz t former Rappahannock County sheriff). Bob Treanor and Brooke Ptorkhurst (former singer in the group Rappahannock, and member of award-winning Tinsmith Celtic Band), Rick Kohler < the baritone broker), Jeff Light and Dave Gilhs (dueling blues harmonicas) and. of course, the incredible Panther Jazz Band. We thank them all! Door prizes were donated by the following generous businesses: The Hair Gallery in Washington. The Sperryville Emporium, Rappahannock Farm and Home Center. Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. Hillsdale Country Store in Washington. Burgers N Things in Sperryville. Blue Rock Inn in Washington, ECOW in Anussville. Raes in Sperryville. American Image Salon in Washington, and Tina Kordoms. Manicurist. Hair Gallery in Washington. Please take time to thank them by patronizing their businesses around the county. The band booster volunteers outdid themselves! Richard Lykes and Ray Boc volunteered their time to photograph the event. This was very much appreciated. Special thanks go. as well, to Sally Havstad. Jenni Yowell. Kim Nelson. Angela Bane. Lafleeia Fbe, Chris and Elizabeth Johns. Theresa Light. Krista Hale, Val Frye, Ronnie Ffoe. Kathryn Treanor. Wendy Smith Marie and Butch Jackson, Ellen Adams. Harold Havstad and Theresa Caporusdo. Our emcees, Noel Johns and Jonathan Butler. »nA our hoard of waiters and waitresses worked tirelessly all evening serving a fall house! Whenever we try to thank individuals, some very obvious person inevitably is left off the list I have no doubt that will happen again. If you know that someone's name was omitted, please hug them tightly and thank them profusely: Explain that it was just an oversight, and that we appreciate every ounce of effort given to this event The Coffee House is our way of saying thank yon to our hand for their hard work all year, and to all of you for your support of Music in Our Schools! If you would Hke to become a Band Booster, so that you can stay informed about band activities or support the band on an ongnmg basis, please call 987-8575 ext. 23, leave your name anH number, ask to have a Booster representative call you. Matt Yonkey has been an inspiration to our Band students (and their families > for the past four years. He has influenced our students in untold ways. We hate to see him leave us at the end of this school year, but thanks to his influence, and that of other directors before him, not to mention your continued support, music in Rappahannock will continue to thrive! r 7th Annual Rappahannock Spring Plant Sale Slwt your spring gardening with plants from local growers. Come join us rain or shine. Btae Ridge Botonicals: Herbs, Hsrema/s. andFkmering Vines Eastwoods ferneries: Japanese Maples art Select Contes Enchanter's Gardens: Native P&ts fenringwfe Fam) & fersery: Fbremats, Specialty Amo/s 4 Herbs fesimmon Springs Nursery. Homing and Omamertat Sfnbs 4 lees fefepeiwy Farm: VOgetabte. Herb and Fkmr Starts Green Pieces: Rustic Furniture. Structures and Objects for the Garden Back woods Enterprise*: So* Screens and Log Benches Rms: Heathy Food and Refreshing Dnnks Route 211, MSI of SperryvMo, Rappahannock County; VA For more information cat (540)967-8567 Ki Notes Ki Arts would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of all of this year's Soap and Son) hosts - Bev Jones and Andy Alexander, Will Hopkins and Joe Gale and Fran Rrebser - and to thank them for their hard work and generosity of spirit. We’re also very grateful for the considerable contributions of Claudia Mitchell, Carl Aplin (our lighting whirr!», Tod Morgan and Richard Lykes (and his camera!). All have been declared “Ki Angels!’* March saw the final Soup and Soul of 2008, and featured Julie Port man who introduced an exciting new initiative called the Rappahannock Story Project, designed to reach across our county and pull people together. Though this collaborative effort is still in its infancy. Soup and Soul participants were treated to a sneak preview of the story gathering process in action. Gathered together in intimate circles, they traded their Rappahannock experiences. The home of Fran Krebser served as the perfect venue for this groundbreaking event, with its inspirational decor and wide open spaces for people to mix, mingle and enjoy the delicious fayre, including "I Can Actually Breathe... It is Definitely Money Well Spent" The Van Cleave Family on their new One Hour "Hypogenic" home system Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency discovered the air in your home can be 100 times more polluted with mold, dust mildew, bacteria. dirt, and viruses than the air outside? Who in your family suffers from itchy eyes, sinus problems, allergies, frequent colds or flu, hay fever, or asthma caused by the nasty critters above? Then it is essential to get your own customized analysis: “How to have an allergen reduced “Hypogenic” home". It is FREE. And there is absolutely No Obligation. call Today! Free Customized Analysis 540-827-4634 © Copyright 2008 Fran’s mouth watering soups. Got Purpose? Got Passion? Ki Arts will be offering an exciting workshop entitled “Creating Purpose in your Life and Work” on Saturday. Mav 17, from 9.30 am to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be facilitated by Alaina Love Cugnon. president of Purpose Linked Consulting and Ki Arts Board Member. This interactive and reflective session is designed to help professionals create a better connection between who they are and how they express purpose and passion through their work and in their personal lives. It’s an excellent program for anyone in transition that is seeking a more fulfilling work and life experience The workshop process employs stories as a central tool to explore individual purpose and its outward expression as passion. Learn how to translate passion into a story that can envision the way forward in your life. This year the workshop will include a brand new, innovative instrument developed by Purpose Linked Consulting called The Passion Profiler. This is an online facility designed to identify and measure archetypes of passion and link them with ideal work roles. Each participant will have access to the instrument and will receive a 25 page comprehensive report as part of the workshop. To register or for more information, contact the Ki Arts Office at 1540 > 987 3164. Limited scholarships are available for this program. Finally, we've all been very busy here in the Ki office, planning what we are confident are destined to be world class Arts related youth programs tor this coming summer. The four activities which we anticipate being able to offer were selected by local students themselves. through a series of focus groups conducted earlier in the year. 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' l H>aiiVii ’mu'Bl'i i Hi ..I iWimTi ii i li i .Mr.TtiTnr iTniBi.iiWiiiaHiii niiiii 11. .mmirniin ■■■inlm,. ■■■■■„ ■ ■■ .,, ril Photos by Ann Spieker Travis Jenkins struck out six batters in Rappahannock County’s 3-2 loss to Manassas Park last Thursday. Questionable call kills Panthers By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Sometimes, doing the right thing does not produce the desired result. Thursday afternoon, the Rappahannock County High School varsity baseball team did the right things. “We made good defensive plays. We had good pitching.” Rappahannock County head coach Jeff Jenkins said. “It just didn't happen for us.” A controversial call killed a Rappahannock County rally in the bottom of the seventh inning and lifted visiting Manassas Park to a 3-2 win. The Panthers (4-6 overall, 1-2 in the Group A Bull Run District) trailed. 3-2. going into the seventh. Connor Settle, who had a tworun single earlier in the game, started the inning with a single. After Jonathan Butler filed out, Evan Espinola singled. Travis Jenkins hit a L.B. Settle slides safely back to first base. sharp grounder to the right of second base. Manassas Park had just one defensive play. The Cougars shuffled a throw to get a sliding Espinola at second. Rappahannock County thought that Settle would score the tying run. but while the Panthers clearly thought Travis Jenkins beat the relay to first, the umpires did not. Jenkins said that Travis Jenkins crossed the first base bag at least one step before the relay was completed. “It was awful. The call of the umpire just didn't go our way,” Jenkins said. “I'm not one to complain about calls, but even Manassas Park's coaches thought Travis was safe.” The First, The Best, The #1 Gutter Protection System in the World • No more dangerous ladders • Ends cleaning chore forever • Keeps you safe from falling • Four season protection • Protects your greatest asset 186541 'Division of Gregory’s Inc i ®4KD=*©BS>=fJ®M) ! 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Grade II ACADEMICS I ARTS I ATHLETICS • 540.87&2700 i Warrenton,VA 1 highlandschool.org I Apply Tb< OUR MISSION: TO PROVIDE A DEMANDING ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CHAR; ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF COLLEGE ft LEADERSHIP IN THE TWENTY FIRST CEI 3c no? atsc'<r*>oafc or sas s o* 'ace on ge^oe' fe j-cr -a? •» y Five-run rally lifts Panthers By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County’s softball team earned its first Bull Run District victory of the season on April 17 with a big sixth inning against Manassas Park. The Panthers scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth to turn a 5-2 deficit into a 7-5 victory over the visiting Cougars. All five of Manassas Park’s runs came in the top of the third inning. One out was followed by an infield error, three walks, one batter that was hit by a pitch and a base hit to help the Cougars pile up a 5-0 lead. Rappahannock came back in the fourth inning to score two runs. The Panthers then racked up five scores in the bottom of the sixth and shut out the Cougars in the top of the seventh to seal the victory. Senior Crystal Heflin pitched the first two and one-third innings and junior Amanda Smoot finished the game for Rappahannock. Heflin struck out three batters, while Smoot fanned seven. The Panthers had a total of eight hits in the game. Junior shortstop Emily Carter led Rappahannock at the plate with two singles. Laura Caperton, Hanna Kopjanski and Heflin each had a double. Noel Johns, Natalie Tupper and Smoot each had one single. The win lifted Rappahannock's overall record to 4-7 and district record to 13. The Panthers are scheduled to play at 7 p.m. Friday at Strasburg. and at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Madison County. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com. Panthers fall to George Mason By Ian McCue Special to the Rappahannock News ‘Great second half.’ Those were the words of Rappahannock County boys soccer coach Shay Bell after the Panthers’ tough loss to George Mason. Jake Rosenbaum and Jacob Racer scored Rappahannock’s only goals Tuesday night in a 6-2 loss. The talented Mustangs quickly netted four goals in the first half, taking control of the game early on. Mason maintained possession of the ball throughout the first half, leading them to a crucial penalty kick. Rappahannock goalie Ben Pendleton miraculously blocked it, but Mason immediately rebounded the ball into the back of the net. The Mustangs scored their second and third goals within minutes, but the Panthers refused to give up. Within 10 minutes, Mason was up 4-0. Well-placed goal kicks allowed several close shots, but the Panthers remained scoreless. Rosenbaum ended the drought late in the first half with an impressive shot from near midfield. Great saves from Pendleton kept the game within reach, and Rappahannock closed the half down 4-1. Armed with an optimistic outlook, the Panthers came out confident in the second half. Senior Will Sonnett powered the defense and held Mason scoreless early in the half. Sonnett’s long goal kicks created scoring opportunities for Rappahannock, but the Panthers’ turnovers kept them from finding the back of the net. Stellar goal play from Pendleton proved the Panthers were not ready to give in. The aggressive play continued, even after Mason netted their fifth and sixth goals. After multiple shots narrowly missed the net, sophomore Jacob Racer finally scored with a beautiful shot in the top right comer of the goal. Rappahannock kept up the consistent shooting down to the last minute, as Mustangs goalie Tyler Back blocked a tough last-second shot. Coach Bell summarized rnoios oy Mnn spieler Junior captain Dean Hogan jumps for the header in between Rappahannock teammates Will Boelte, left, and Reed Dove. Below, Senior captain Will Sonnett prepares to kick the ball in Rappahannock’s game against George Mason. the game as a ‘good effort in the second half, but we just couldn’t make up for the first half.’ The loss brought the Panthers’ record to 1-7. The team looks for a win at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at home against Strasburg. Rappahannock takes home win between losses By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Lady Panthers found their feet last Thursday after OPEN HOUSE MAY4th 1:00 rm. RICE THEATER (PIC-Grade 12) RSVPto Admission Office 540.878.2741 admfeKfcM**4^(hiandxi)uotorg i Our sc^o«a/snip am**!*: & otfw aommistrtd programs a crushing 8-0 defeat and walked away with a 2-1 win against the Manassas Park Cougars. Going into the second half the score was 0-0. The Panthers had only six shots on goal. The Cougars had two. Rappahannock’s varsity girls’ head coach Dave Gillis told his team that he wanted them to keep the ball on the Cougars’ side of the midfield line. To step the game up, he wanted to give the girls more shot opportunities. He told them to play keep-away. “Out of that we ended up with two,” he said. Panthers midfielder Brooke Hatcher scored first, firing a shot that ricocheted off the top beam of the goal and into the net. Forward Morgan MORE NEWSv ONLINE... > RappNews.com Floumey kept the momentum up with her third goal of the season, a strong shot from the side. With the defenders playing up and the midfielders and forwards putting,on the pressure, the Panther took 15 shots on goal in the second half. The team paid for it though when the Cougars' Kelly Powers dashed past the midfield line and Rappahannock's defenders and scored on a fast break down the field. “It put us at risk," Gillis said. Even with the goal, Cillis commended his defense after the game. “I'm really confident in my defense," he said. The Panthers didn’t have too much time to rest on their laurels, though. This past Tuesday the team suffered another 8-0 defeat, this one against George Mason. Rappahannock’s girls are 3-3-2 for the season. E-mail the reporter at mfx’l keydriV i m espars. earn

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 pm. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send an e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for contact information. Upcoming Events lists individual and lor 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 sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) .147-4999 CaR for Story racuiUKors 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. Contact Julie Portman at the Rappahannock Story Project at (540) 987-3166 or julieportman@comcast.net. Seeking contestants, male or female Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for its Annual Carnival Queen and Kings. The carnival is May 28-31. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440. Hint 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 26: Rappahannock Cellars Winery $85/person May 10: Spanish tapas with wines from Kysela Pere Et Fils May 31: Austrian Wine Dinner featuring Select Wines Listen to Live Music at the Blue Rock Inn April 25: Welcome back from Germany, international recording artist Black Heritage May 2: Blue Rock’s favorite Street Legal May 23: Enjoy the amazing soulful sounds of Rappahannock’s own Bobby Glaskar and Friends May 30: First time at the Blue Rock, come hear The Shields Brothers Band '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 clay! 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 far more information. Apr. 24: Community Conversation on A^ng Please join us for the Fourth Annual Rappahannock Community Conversation on Aging on Thursday, April 24 from 10 am. to 1 p.m., at the Link in Sperryville. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. This year we will be celebrating the successes locally of our seniors and our senior programs and advocates. Linda Dietei wilt be moderator for the day, and we will have a speaker from the Capitol Hill Senior Village Project. Please call Sharon Pyne, at 675-3313 for information. To register, can the Aging Together Regonal Office at 829-6405. Apr. 25: Black Heritage!!! The Blue Rock Inn welcomes back all the way from Germany, this international recording artist you do not want to miss, featuring MFA Kera “The Nfoice” and Mike Russell. Visit http^/www.biackheritage.de/ to sample some of their amazing music, then come support them live at this rare treat of musical excellence at The Blue Rock Inn this Friday. Phone (540) 9873190 Apr. 25: Annual Spring Yard Sale The Amissville United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Big Spring Yard Sale, rain or shine, on Friday, April 25, from 9a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 8a.m.2 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks also available. We thank you in advance for turning your dollars into good deeds by supporting this event, so come on out and find a bargain! Questions contact Sarah Boefte 987-8819. Apr. 25: Blood drive Virginia Tech Alumni Association Piedmont Chapter is partnering with the Culpeper United Methodist Church in sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, April 25,2:00-7:00 p.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper. Sign up by contacting Kathy Thornhill 540-9877268 or come to the church Apr. 26: Seventh Annual Plant Sale For the seventh year, local and nearby growers will be gathering at Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville, Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 to 3:00, rain or shine. This sale 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) 9878567. to By popular demand, Royce Campbell and the Hod O'Brien Trio return with their special mix of instrumental jazz to the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts April 26 at 7:30 p.m. The Vault,” PAL’s cash bar, will be open. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $6 for patrons 12 and younger. Advance tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chanter of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through InstantSeats. com. Tickets are usually available at the door, but Performing Arts Luray recommends that patrons purchase tickets in advance. The Box Office at the B8&T Center for the Performing Arts opens 45 minutes before the start of the event For more information, can the center at 540-743-3311 or visit the website at www. PerformingArtsLuray.org. Apr. 26: “An Evening in Monte Carlo” On Saturday, April 26, Wakefield Country Day School will host its ninth annual Spring Auction and Dinner, with the theme. An Evening in Monte Carlo. Tickets are $60 per person, which indudes a reception with musical entertainment; delicious hors cfoeuvres; complimentary martinis, wine and beer a multi-course dinner; a silent auction with over 100 items that range from antiques and personal services to weekend getaways, and a live auction featuring unique class entries. Special sponsor tables are available for $600, which indudes reserved seating for eight, a foilpage ad in the auction catalog. specially selected wine at dfoner, a beautiful table floral arrangement, and keepsake gifts. If you’d like to place an advertisement in the catalog program, they are available for $250.00 per half-page. Proceeds from this event benefit the school’s tuition assistance and scholarship programs. For reservations or to donate an item, please call 540-635-8555, ext 231. Apr. 26: Bake, Craft and Yard Sale The Rappahannock Senior Center is sponsoring a Bake, Craft, 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 Auditorium: 1:00 p.m. for Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, Preteen Pageant - 6:00pm for the Pageant Portion for 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 onsite for contestants. Meet and Greet with Redskins legends Ron McDole and Pat Fischer at 530 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 Diley 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 Blood! Sears Guidance Stability Protection Strength Trust Richard T. Harrington, CFP K63 Madison Rd., Suite 203 -829-6134/cell 540-2m5§09 Contact Rich Harrington who just joined Jack Zaleski at Mid-Atlantic Securities with clearing arrangements through Raymond James & Associates, Inc. IRA's • CD's • Stocks • Mutual Funds Bonds • Annuities Options • Retirement Planning Financial Planning • Estate Planning 4~==ZZI ^Mid-Atlantic Insecurities, Inc. Member UNRA/SIPC of Culpeper is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. The btoodmobile will be present. To schedule an appointment, call Mike Finkle at 8296657 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 team will again hold their 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 540-6354673 or Carolyn Leake at 540-635-2073. Fight back - help us find a cure! Apr. 26: Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Yard Sale The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department will have a yard sale on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. until? Unwanted items are now being collected. Please phone Bruce Williams at 540-6354673 or Bill Jarrett at 540-6751000. Apr. 26: Read to Therapy Dogs The Waggin Hearts Therapy Dog group offers a reading program free of charge to school age children. The program utilizes registered therapy dog teams who are trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Our Books & Barks teams offer children an irresistible opportunity to polish their reading skills. In April, Books & Barks will be held at the 4H Office 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. 26: Rain Barrel workshop in Rappahannock “Build Your Own Rain Barrel" workshop will be on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the old VDOT facility on Fodderstack Road. Barrels with hardware will be $45 for one and $75 for two. Phone Stephanie DeNicpIa at 540-825-8591 or email to Stephanie. DeNicola@va. nacd net.net. Apr. 26: Open House at Hearthstone School Hearthstone School will have their Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m. Visit their school, see classrooms, meet the teachers and view student work. Hearthstone educates the whole child: head, heart and hands. Small classes where Waldorf-based curriculum brings academics to life. Nursery/Kindergarten through Grade 12. Directions - on Rt. 211,2 miles west of Sperryville. For information call 540-987-9212. Apr. 26: ‘Morchella Mania’ Morel Mushroom Event at Smokehouse Meadery. 1-10 o.m. 30$ admittance includes: tastes of mead, morels looked up every hour or so, a great roots music lineup ncluding the Merkles, Medicine Wind, Chesham Creek, and the Hillbilly Gypsies, morel paraphernalia and possibly morels for take away (depends on harvest). The crowning of the Merkle King and Queen' will also take □lace as the evening is finishing. Call John Hallberg at (540) 987-3194. Apr. 26: Spring Wildflower Hunt Saturday, April 26. Environmental Studies on the Piedmont is hosting a wildflower hunt Guests are welcome to follow the self-guided trail any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Clifton Field Station 6712 Blantyre Rd (Rt. 628) Warrenton. Match the num bered flowers to the list, test your knowledge of native spring wildflowers, or just enjoy the walk. Naturalists will be available to help. Special wildlife “hunt” for children 9 and under. FREE. RSVPto (540) 349-3331 or es@iapm.org. Apr. 26: eBay Day Training Classes Learn now to buy, sell and ship with ease on eBay. This Saturday. April 26, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., training classes will be held at the Culpeper Post Office located at 205 S. Main Street. You’ll learn fast and easy ways to buy and sen almost anything on eBay and you'll also team about the “Quick, Easy, and Convenient* online shipping options the United States Postal Service offers to eBay users. 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Horses & People Ride series begins The Old Dominion Hounds will host three spring trail rides, starting this Saturday, April 26. This week’s ride is at The Field House in Hume. The May 10 ride is at Houyhnhmn Farm in Hume; the May 31 ride is at Hunters Rest in Flint Hill. All rides start at 10 a.m. and are “walking only,” making them a good schooling opportunity for young horses or green riders. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. Riders are asked to bring a dish to share for a picnic that follows each ride. Directions are at (540) 364-3995. Trailblazers show ' The Trailblazers will host their annual fun show Sunday, May 4 at Grove in Warrenton. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and will include English and western pleasure, gaited, trail, jumping, driving and games. Food is available on the grounds. For details, go to www.traiIblazersonhne.org or call (540) 349-1412. Thoroughbred benefit The Thoroughbred Network will host its second benefit horse show this Saturday, April 26 at the historic Warren ton Horse Show Grounds. Competition begins with in-hand classes (for Thoroughbreds and non-Thoroughbreds), with under saddle classes to follow. There will be an adoption parade of retired racehorses at 12 p.m.; several rescue groups and animal shelters will have booths and ongoing adoptions. The complete program is on the TN Web site — www.thoroughbrednetwork •org. Special TTEAM clinic Horse trainer and behaviorist Linda Tellington-Jones, founder of TTEAM and TTouch will conduct a five-day horse training clinic April 30-May 4 in Middleburg at Brookhill Farm. She will give a demonstration Friday, May 2 at Sunny's Corner Farm at Takaro in Middleburg from 7 to 9 p.m. To register, call (800) 854-8326 or visit www.ttouch.com. New jumper shows Fox Chase Farm in Middleburg will host jumper shows May 31, July 12, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Also, Olympic show jumper Kathy Kusner will conduct a three-day clinic at Fox Chase May 23-25. Call for more details: (540) 687-5255 or log onto www.foxchasefarm.net. Remember when Mom reminded you to take your umbrella, even though the sun was shining? And wasn’t she usually right? Moms always want us to be prepared for whatever comes our way! God also wants us to be prepared. In Matthew 5:45 we are warned that He "send* rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” Yet. He assures us that He "is a shield to those who take refuge in Him” t PToverhs 30:51 Worship this week in the shelter of God’s sanctuary. There may be rain in your life today or tomorrow...the promise of his protection will shield you. Sunday Isaak 25.1 12 Monday iMtday Wadanday Tkwsday Friday Saturday barak Isaak Isatak Isaak bank bank 35.111 51.123 51.1-12 52.13-53.12 54.1-17 55.1-13 'Scriptures Selected by The Ammoan Bible Society “ *-'5<‘-r W,iiiams Nhw'sdoO'^ Senrcass P O Box 8187. ChBrtonesviHe. 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Extended passport hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For info, phone Donna Culbertson at (540) 8254736. Apr. 27: Relay for Life Fundraiser On Sunday, April 27, at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, from 6 p.m. To 7:15 p.m. Come and enjoy- Brian Ross from Reynolds Memorial, Sperryvil'a who will perform his original music. Brian plays the piano and guitar and is delighted to help Relay for Life in support of finding a Cure. Hearts of Praise from Culpeper Baptist Church will provide family fun and fellowship. The group celebrates life in song with traditional, gospel and contemporary music; in skits, testimonials and with lots of energy and spirit. Come sing along, bring the whole family and be inspired! Light refreshments and fellowship will follow. For more information you may call the Church Office at 675-3336. Apr. 27: Sleuthing at Griffin Tavern Join us on Sunday for an evening of mystery and sleuthing starting at 6 p.m. Put on your best detective hat and join us for a 1920s Cocktail Party including a murder and a cast of suspects. Can you ask the right questions and get the answer to whodunit?? Make your reservations now. 540675-3227 And check out our website for all upcomrng events at www.grtffintavem.com Apr. 27: Open House at Belie Meade Learn about summer camps from 1-3 p.m. Belle Meade Day Camp has five two-week sessions of active outdoor fun for 6-13 year olds from June 16 to August 22. Activities include swimming, hiking, canoing, fishing, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Transportation from Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Culpeper, Madison.Belle Meade Swim Camp has two one-week sessions for 4-7 year olds from June 2-13. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, and nature walks. Belle Meade is located at 353 F.T. Valley Road in Sperryville. Call Susan Hoffman (540)9879748Website is www.bellemeade.net/camp.E-mail camp@bellemeade.net. Apr. 30: Families are blooming in Rappahannock Everyone's invited on Wednesday, April 30, at'10 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Health Department for some fun. Deputy Roger Jenkins will be providing car seat and safety checks and education, as well as checks for childhood immunizations and record checks, along with nutrition education and healthy snacks. There will be snap shots of the family and door prizes. Apr. 30: Naturally Healthy Series Brown-Wing Studio hosts a series of free talks on healthy choices.Alice Maher, Holistic Health Counselor, offers- “Suffering from the SUGAR BLUES?”Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without willpower or deprivation? Alice will present her talk on Wednesday, April 30, 7:008:30 pm. Brooke Parkhurst, of Triple Oak Bakery, presents “Living Gluten Free” This talk will cover the basics of what you can eat, what you can’t eat and why, tips on shopping and cooking, some recipes and possibly some samples too! Brooke will present on Thursday May 8, 7:00-8:30. The Brown-Wing Studio, is located at 11692 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740. Please R.S.ViP. to Kate at brownwingstudio@yahoo. com or (540) 987-9414. May 1: National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 1. Again this year, citizens of Rappahannock are invited to attend a brief prayer ceremony at noon on the Rappahannock courthouse lawn in Washington. Similar prayer events are planned for counties throughout the U.S. For information, contact Rev. Jon Heddleston (987SI 37) or Rev. Phil Bailey: 675-3336. May 2: “Love in the Time of Cholera” RAAC movie for Friday, May 2, is “Love in the Time of Cholera.” This replaces “No Country for Old Men.” Showing at 8 p.m. at The Theatre. Admission $6, $4. Starring Javier Bardem, Hector Elizondo, John Leguizamo. Rated R; 138 minutes; 2007 May 4: Time for trilliums Sunday, May 4, at 1:00 p.m. Thompson Wildlife Management Area Trillium Walk (near Linden, Virginia). Kristin Zimet and Richard Stromberg will lead a walk at the Virginia Native Plant Society Registry Site in the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area to see the Trilliums and other spring flowers. Meet at the Trillium Parking Lot on Virginia Route 638 north of Linden. For more information, contact Kristin at 540-550-4044 or johnz563@ yahoo.com or Richard at 540-631-0212 or risy@embarqmail.com. Toothy grin ... At a weekend dintc at Moonraker in Catlett. Frank Bell handles a yearling Belgian cross owned by Martha Mitchell of Richmond. Bell works with horses and owners to teach a gentle, simple’ way of breaking and training. For more, go to www. horse whisper.com Rappahannock Mews Staff Photo/ Betsy Parker Packed schedule for National Sporting Library Art, architecture featured at upcoming lectures Middleburg’s National Sporting Library has posted its busy spring and summer lecture schedule, with a wide variety of free talks planned at the research facility. John H. Daniels Fellow and photojoumalist Noel Mullins will deliver a lecture on the tradition of humor in foxhunting literature and culture on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Mullins, who lives in Malheney, Skerries, Ireland, is in residency at the library researching the literary and artistic partnership of Irish writers Edith Somerville and Martin Ross (pseudonym of Violet Martin). The library owns some original manuscripts, correspondence, original artwork, and first editions of works by these authors. Mullins is a member of the legendary Galway Blazers and reports on foxhunting for several sporting publications, including The Irish Field. Somerville and Ross collaborated over a period of 30 years, writing such novels as “The Irish R.M.,” “The Real Charlotte,” “In the Vine Country,” and “The Silver Fox.” The works of Somerville and Ross have been described as “humor with a gender.” a Of the 36 books that they published, probably the most widely read, and that foxhunters can identify with, is the collection based on “The Irish R.M. (Resident Magistrate).” Both Somerville and Ross were passionate foxhunters, so they were writing from first-hand experience. Somerville was master of the West Carbery Foxhounds and an accomplished artist and illustrator. The humor of Somerville and Ross lives on in the hunting field today. In addition to his discussion of these two authors, Mullins will also take the audience on a tour of foxhunting packs in Ireland, illustrated by his original photographs taken in the field. On May 15, author Kathryn Masson will lecture on her new book “Hunt Country Style” at 7 p.m. A book signing will follow. “Style” celebrates the mystique, lifestyle, architecture and interiors of the renowned hunt country of America. Masson and photographer Paul Rocheleau share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lifestyles of horse enthusiasts, interior designers and world-travelers who live in some of the most historic areas of the country. Thoroughbred breeding farms, National Historic Landmark estates, grand manor houses, cozy stone cottages and quintessential American homesteads are featured. Restored residences that highlight the work of Virginia architects such as Albert Hinckley, Jr. and Tommy Beach, architect of the National Sporting Library are also featured. Masson is a long-time resident of Virginia’s hunt country and is the author of “Historic Houses of Virginia” and several other photo books. Photographer and architecture enthusiast William Curtis Rolf will speak at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 on the topic “The Stable: Unsung Glory of British Architecture.” A booksigning will follow. The lecture is part of the library’s Saturday public lecture series. Made possible by the generosity of an anonymous supporter, this series features talks and an annual symposium on subjects relating to the library’s collections of equestrian sporting books and art. Rolfs life-long affection for the lifestyles of 17th-19th century England and France, bring a sense of elegance and gentility to his photographs. In 2005, Rolf collaborated with architectural historian Giles Worsley on the “The British Stable,” published by Yale University Press for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Rolfs color and blackand-white photographs document stables from the twelfth century through 1914, with special attention to country house stables. Rolf graduated in English literature from UCLA and in photography from Art Center College of Design. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay area. To see examples of Rolfs photography, visit www.williamcurtisrolf.com. A new sporting bronze exhibit by sculptor PierreJules Mene from the Paul Mellon collection at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be on display at the same time at the library. The 19th-century French sculptor (1810-1879) was best known for his naturalistic and engaging small sculptures of animals and sporting scenes. His works represent a distinctly gentle and emotive view of the natural world, a perspective that distinguishes Mene from the passionfilled and sometimes violent Romanticism of contemporary Antoine-Louis Barye’s (1796-1875) animal sculptures. The sculptures on view depict the equestrian and hunting subjects at which Mene excelled, including images of horses and jockeys, foxes, deer, and a variety of breeds of hunting dogs. One of the largest and most intricately rendered bronzes shows a Scottish huntsman at work with his horse and hounds, and reflects the influence of the work of English painter Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873). Admission is free to all NSL events. For information, visit www.nsl.org or call (540) 687-6542. Want more? More complete Horse and Field Sports coverage can be found weekly in the Fauquier TimesDemocrat. Also see Friday's Fauquier Weekend for breaking horse news. Stories are also online at www.fauquier.com.

Obituaries Mary L. Long Native of Rappahannock County Mary Louise Long, 92, of Bloomsburg, PA., and formerly of Arlington, Va., died on April 21 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. She was boro Jan. 15,1916 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Lou (Ashby) Corbin. Mrs. Long was a 1935 graduate of Washington High School, in Washington, VA., and was valedictorian of her class. She also graduated from Strayer’s Business College, Washington, DC. She was the resident manager of Hilltop House, Marlaine and South Marlaine apartment complexes in Arlington, for over thirty years, retiring in 1990 when she moved to Bloomsburg. Surviving are a daughter, Rmla I. Henry a brother; Frank R Corbin, and one grandson. Mrs. Long is deceased by her husband, Joseph Paul Long. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 25, at noon in Old Rosemont Religious Notes The Amissville United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Big Spring Yard Sale, rain or shine, on Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 8 am.-2 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks also available. We thank you in advance for turning your dollars into good deeds by supporting this event, so come on out and find a bargain! Questions, contact Sarah Boelte 987-8819. 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 703-395-2053. The men of the Promise Land Baptist Church will observe their 19th annual men's day on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker for the occasion will be the Rev. Gillison Wanser, pastor of the First Springs Baptist Church in Warrenton. Rev. Wanser will be accompanied by his church family. Lunch will be served immediately following the morning service. Maranatha Baptist Church at 18077 Lee Highway, Amissville will be holding a spring revival beginning Sunday, April 27, through May 2. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Anchorage, Alaska will be . the guest speaker. Special singing each night from Evangelist Rogers and wife Liz. Service time will be 10 a.m. Sunday morning and 6:30 Sunday night. Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. each night. Nursery provided, everyone welcome. For more information, call Pastor Albert Payne at 540987-8780. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville will have a revival starting April 28 through May 2 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Wayne Thompson from Rochelle, Va. Everyone is welcome. Cemetery, Bloomsburg, PA. There will be no viewing. Memorials may be sent to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Mary V. Kindall Washington resident Maiy Virginia Sheets Kindall, 86, of Washington, VA, died on April 20, in the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. Mrs. Kindall was bom Jan. 20,1922, in West Virginia, daughter of Lee and Cornelia Ellen Sheets. She was a homemaker and was married to the late John William Kindall, Sr. Surviving are a daughter Patricia Lynn Baker of Washington; three sons, James Edward Kindall of Front Royal, Thomas Lee Kindall of Staunton, and John William Kindall, Jr. of Keswick. Additional survivors include a sister Maggie Wolfe of Columbus, SC; nine grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Dakota Kindall, Cord Kindall, FV?ppe Troilo, Derrick Williams, David Bailey, and Danny Bailey. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday at the Front Royal Church of the Brethren conducted by Pastor Diann Whetzel. In' ^rment was followed in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA 22747 or the Front Royal Church of the Brethren, 106 W. 13th St., Front Royal, VA 22630. Inspiring, Tfwugfifo by Randy Minter POINTING TO HEAVEN Obelisks are the tall. thin, four-sided, tapering monuments with the pyramidal tops that one often sees standing in silent tribute in cemeteries, particularly in older burial grounds. In fact, the obelisk is one of the most enduring of all the revival forms of cemetery art. There is scarcely a cemetery founded in the mid-nineteenth century that did not have some form of Egyptian influence in its monuments, tomb art, or gates. At that time, the resurgence of interest in ancient. Egyptian culture was prompted by the discoveries at the tombs of the pharaohs. Then, as today, obelisks are appreciated as being tasteful, with their pure uplifting lines, association with ancient greatness, and patriotic influence. We hope that you found the topic of obelisks to be informative and of interest. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we understand that you may wish to incorporate particular symbols into the commemoration service. No detail is too large or too small for us to handle. We are available for you, 24 hours a day at (540) 347-3431. You are invited to tour our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We will honor your requests. "Life is a great sunrise. I do not see why death should not he an even greater one.” - Vladimir Nobokov %rma StudUe dPendenjadt A Special Lady Erma Lucille Pcndetgast. 80, deponed this life on April 18, 2008 in peace at her beloved home in Washington, Virginia, She was married fifty five yean, to the late Thomas S Pendcigast. Jr. Together they were always known as 'Tom and Lima" in unison at the vanous ear shows, shooting matches, and airplane rallies fcrma is survived by her brother. James h Hoffman and his w ife. Joan of Marion. Ohio. She is also survived by her devoted nephew, Jytnm A. Hottman ami his daughter. Abigail and wife, Laura of Anibridge, PA. Several other family members include Susan Pcndergast Rothermel, Sharon Leach ot Orlando, PL. Sondra Hottman of Charlotte. NC. Steven Hottman, of McHenry. IL, Sheldon Hottman. of Nevada, OH. Donald hied of Ormond Beaeh, PL, and Ruth Carver of Manon, OH. Emia was surrounded by her special friends. John Riley and Cindy Thornhill and her daughter, Brittany Thornhill along with much support and encouragement from Dr. John McCue. She was very grateful to various friends for their assistance and compassion including Ed and Judith Pager, Donnie Burton, Judy Deal, Sallie Fances Thornhill, and Patsy Good. Her constant companions were her “pooches". Gretchea and Gaikie. Erma Pcndergast was horn tn Marion. Ohio on December 3, 1927. She achieved multiple milestones in life where traditional women never ventured including but not limited to the participation lit old car restorations, shinning matches, resolving mechanical issues, and the grooming of her perfect yard She was a conservative Republican and activist in Rappahannock County A celebration of her hie and legacy will be 2:00 Friday, May 2.2008 beginning at Found and Sons Funeral Home, 850 SpetTyville Pike, Culpeper. VA and continuing at her home on the Covington River in Washington, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 2654 Valky Ave. Suite B, Winchester. VA 22601. An online guestbook it available at www foundaadtous com. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Happy Birthday Ruby! Ruby Jenkins Spicer celebrated her 97th birthday on April 12 at the Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby was born on April 12, 1911 to the late Herbert and Ida Jenkins in Rappahannock County. She is the widow of Marion Spicer and she was preceded in death by two of their daughters, Joyce Spicer Nalls and Hazel Spicer Pote. mtmm Ruby Jenkins Spicer is 97 Kuby also was preceded by her sisters Pearl Jenkins Pierce, Sylvia Cloud Armentrout and her brothers Gid, Raymond, John, Elmer and Gene Jenkins. Ruby celebrated her special day with her four remaining children; Marion Coates of Culpeper, Ruth Leach of Warrenton, Tommy Spicer and his wife June also of Warrenton and Carlton Spicer and his wife Sis of Ruckersville. A very special cousin Audrey Jenkins, that she helped to raise, arid her husband Medford were also welcomed guests. Also in attendance were numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. ESTATE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY In the Hunt Country “HIGH THICKET" at Five Forks Situated in the center of the Thornton Hill Hounds hunt territory. High Thicket combines all that one could want in a country estate. Enjoy the lush meadows and stunning views from the protected grounds. The main home, built . in the late 60's has been fully upgraded. Other amenities include an indoor pool. 5 stall bam and sheds. Riding trails run throughout the land. Several fields are fenced for horses and the remaining is fenced for cattle. Wildlife abounds in the 60+ acres of open woodland. You will agree that High Thicket is one of the best values on the market at this time! 113 easement protected acres Just reduced to $1,950,000 Ask about attractive owner financing! Subject to owner approval owner will finance up to $1.000.000 at 5% simple interest paid as follows $100,000 annual payments of principal and intcreesJ with final unpaid balance plus interest due after 10 years. Call Alex Sharp at (540) 219-4425 THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE MIDDI.KBIRG. 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“Womanless Beauty Pageant” this Saturday The community extends sympathy to Patsy Baker and her family at the death of her mother, Mary Kindall, in the early Sunday morning. Patsy works the early morning shift at Settle’s Store. There’s another local Relay for Life team that we didn’t mention last week. Carolyn’s Live, Love, Laugh team joins many other teams from the county to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Carolyn’s team is sponsoring a “Woman less Beauty Pageant," Saturday, April +*m ; \ jp * - Flint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 flinthillnews®comcast. net 26, at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The registration fee is $10. The entrance fee at the door is $5 for everyone over the age of 12 and $3 for children under 12. Of course you can't have a pageant without contestants. All interested (wo)MEN are encouraged to enter the competition. Come on out and have a great time. Support a good cause and help find a cure for cancer. Willis Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting an Old Fashioned Sunday afternoon church dinner May 18 at 3 p.m. This event will be held at the old Reager School, ONE-STORY HOME 9.8 acres near Amissville Convenient 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms one-story home - Great Room with stone fireplace. OFFERED AT $71,000 under assessment to prudent buyers for $349,000 COMMERCIAL! Nice Investment Little Washington. Zoned for retail and offices. Corner property with two entrances. Building is currently 85% rented, with off-street parking. OFFERED AT $1,250,000 * Aim raifttsa % H PPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURGES .ttBllfllll 4tt m * IL*. BUTCH ZINDEL, BROKER, GRI, ABR TRISH BARTHOLOMEW, REALTOR ‘ hutch@rapprralestate.com thartl@carthlink.net —-■ RappahannockRealEstateResources.com • -—V W ‘ ... > „ 540.675.1190 Photo courtesy of Jean Lillard MADE IT!: Lucus Hagy of Flint Hill Kept pace Saturday in the 30th Annual 10-K Fodderstack Race. beside the church. The afternoon starts with a covered dish meal, followed by special music and a hymn sing. More information about the “special music” will be published next week. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help offset the cost of extensive repairs in the church and to replace many of the items that were damaged in the sanctuary and Sunday school rooms when the furnace malfunctioned last month. Have you noticed the changes at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church? The church is doing some serious landscaping. You will see some colorful changes outside the church in the coming weeks. If you would like to experience what is going on inside the church, come for worship Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. Rachel Lawrence finishes her studies in the RN program at Lord Fairfax next week. Her pinning ceremony is May 7. Her parents, l^eah and Don DeLong, are mighty proud of her!

Fingertip friendly at Hair Gallery Tina Kordonia, a licensed nail technician, is now available at The Hair Gallery in Washington to give you a pretty set of nails for spring. You don’t need to drive to Warrenton or Culpeper. Tina has been a stay at home mom for about four years and decided she needed a professional job that would afford her flexibility. Owner Kim Nelson had the perfect sugjjestion. She referred her to Blackthorn Nail Academy in Fishersville. Va. Tina graduated in March and is now scheduling appointments from now until school is out. Tina resides in Rixeyville with her husband. Kicky, along with her two sons, Kaleb and Andrew. Once school is out, Tina will be available from Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Give her a call. Bake Sale Hungry for some baked goodies? Come to the Baumgardner and Brown bake sale on Saturday. May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the 211 Quickie Mart. All proceeds will go towards the Baumgardner and Brown Relay for Life team. Come early as they will be having a variety of baked goods including, brownies, muffins, pump kin roll and Dougs famous cheesecake for raffle. These goodies will be just in time as a special treat for Mother's Day. For more information call Dawn Dodson at 6753617. Let s hope that Doug has more than one cheesecake to raffle off! Ross to perform Come and er\joy an inspired evening on Sunday, April 27. at the Washington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, from 6 p.m., to 7:15 p.m. Brian Ross from Reynolds Memorial in Sperryville will perform his original music. Brian plays the piano and guitar and is delighted to help Relay for Life in support of finding a Cure. Hearts of Praise from Culpeper Baptist Church will provide family fun and fellowship. The group celebrates life in song with traditional, gospel and contemporary music; in skits, testimonials and with lots of energy and spirit. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow. For more information, phone the Church Office at 675-3336. Birthdays Birthday wishes go out to Darlene Moore of Washington. She will celebrate her special day on Sunday, April Kondori awarded Ron Brown Scholarship By Lauren Ross Spt'cml to tho Rappahannock Nows Oshu Kondori. a senior at Rappahannock County High School, was recently named a 2008 Ron Brown Scholar. Established in 1996, The Ron Brown Scholarship Program was created in memory of Ron Brown. Brown served as Secretary of Commerce under President Clinton and chaired the Democratic National Committee. He was the first African-American to hold either of these positions. The .scholarship recognizes outstanding African-American high school students for excellence in several areas: community service, leadership, academic achievement, and financial need. Winners receive $40,000 of financial support at any 4-year college or university in the United States, as well ns access to an extensive alumni network, internship opportunities and a tight-knit community of scholars. Osha Kondori Competition for the awards this year was fierce. More than 5,600 students were nominated for only 20 scholarships. Kondori persevered through the rigorous selection process, which culminated in a three day interview weekend in Washington, D.C. The Ron Brown Scholarship Program announced on April 14 that Washington resident Osha Kondori of Rappahannock County High School had been selected as a 2008 Ron Brown Scholar. Kondori’s achievements include her strong academic record and her creative talents, which include dance and the piano. Despite her numerous commitments, she will graduate at the top of her class. She generously dedicates her free time to many extra curricular activities including the International Club, of which she is a founding member. She also works at a part-time job 24-30 hours per week. As a Ron Brown Scholar, Kondori hopes to get deeply involved in organizing and fund raising for grassroots organizations which bring teenagers together around the world. Kondori has been accepted at several schools and will mnke a final decision between Stanford University, The University of Richmond, and The University of Virginia after receiving her financial aid packages. Osha shared honors with Alexandria resident William A. Tarpeh of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. Chosen from more than 5,600 high school students, Tarpeh and Kondori are two of only 20 African American students from across the country awarded this honor. “I am continually impressed by the thousands of students who apply to become Ron Brown Scholars," said Michael Mallory, executive director of the Ron Brown Scholar Program. “William and Osha both desire to become effective leaders and use their knowledge and passion outside the classroom .They are part of a tremendous group of gifted young people who all bring their unique backgrounds and personal experiences to benefit the Ron Brown Scholar Program and their communities as a whole.” 27. Belated birthday wishes go out to my special granddaughter, Allie Fox. She celebrated her day on April 16. Congratulations go out to Carolyn and Edward Birckhead of Washington, upon the birth of their son, Edward Lee Birckhead III. Car seat safety checks Deputy Roger Jenkins will be providing car seat safety checks and education Washington Jan Clattertxjck 675-3338 jclatterbuck# tjmespapers.com on Wednesday, April 30, at the Rappahannock County Health Department. Also there will be childhood immunizations and record checks, information and tips on parenting styles and also nutrition education and healthy snacks. There will also be snap shots of the family. They will be giving away door prizes. For more information call 540-675-3516. The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare L.eaprue i RAWL > present I Your Nr.xt first Frirnd: -Jrnmr i Photo by Lili Duvall OH, THOSE EARS! Yes. I can hear you coming a country mile. 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Pa# 540-351-16^4 888-351-1660 WlaiL. Fauquier Times • Democrat] Classified Dept. 39 Culpeper St Warrenton, Va 20186 540-351-0121 Snail.. ^im^chWiffledo nmespapencom m Advertising real estate mod. h «.m. uon ‘o BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thurs. 12 noon DEADLINES ALL OTHER classified ads due... .. Mon. 4 p.m. (Fri. 3 p.m. proof deadline) After an ad Is ordered... it cannot do cnangaa or cmcawa ■nar tn# posted deadline for that Issue. At the time of placing your ad. It will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, ff it contains an error or, or you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments wiH be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. AN errors must be reported by 300 pm Monoiy TOflowing tnt onv or puonaraon. Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabM ty for Its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 2M, 2BA apt in country setting but convenient to Warrenton, w/d. deck, no pets. $1050/ sec dep (540)347-7452 MARKHAM, 1br, new. horse board extra. W/D. D/W. utils incl, No pets $ 9 5 0 / m o 540-364-6261 MarahaN, Attached TH. easy access to I-66. LR w/FP. 1 5 BR. 1BA. screened porch. Ig yard for vegetable or flower garden. 540-364-0364 Middle burn in town, 2 BR. 1BA 2nd fl.apt. $985/tno -f utilities, no smkiVpets. ref * credit ck req. Cathy Bern at he.Thomas and Talbot Real Estate 540 424-7066 Purceltville: 1BR Apt on small farm. Prvt errtr. LR w/fpl, jacuzzi, full kit $750 ♦ util. 540-554-2282 Rapp k Co: Flint Hill 1 BR w/stove. frig, shower & elect baseboard heal $495/mo Piedmont SIR 540-675-1675 The Plains, 2br. iba. 2nd fir. W/D, nd smkg/ pats. $875/mo ♦ $50 water/sawer Avail 5/1 540-212-3552 lfarranton<SBaelowa mtn sida 1 Bh . pvt ant. w/d, all util incl »DTV. 3mi from town. 7mi frbm 66 $950/mo. no smftg/pats Dap & refs (540)347-0073 Warrenton Condo: 3BR 2 BA, W/O. $1150/mo Jan Wilcox 540-878-1422 RE/MAX Regency Jan wilcox O remax. com info Amiasvllle: (20 mins west of Warrenton off 211) Architect designed lake front contemporary. 2 BR. 2 BA, 4 levels. 2 person limited occupancy. Brand new. partially furnished. Balconies, dock, views, storage shed! $1300/mo. Owner/broker. 540-675-4901 or sherry® sherrysnyder. com. Web sHe: WWW. sherrysnyder. com under rantala. Amlssvllle/Fllnt Hill: Large 2 BR 1 BA. fireplace porch, garden, full basement. W'D very private S1200 per month * utilities, sec deposit non smoking 540 837 2988 CULPEPER. 2100 sq ft. 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Rent/ Sale/ Lease opt. $1450/mo 540-222-3385. 540-219-4233 ffimee Community Newspapers' Culpeper: 3 BR. 2 BA Single Fam. $950/ mo warrenton: 3BR. 2BA $1500. Credit Ck Otafeen Realty 540- 3471506.olafeen.eoBi FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 2*2 Broadview Ave 540-347-7055 *3 BR home* in subdivision near Warrenton V* $875/mo. Small pets allowed Owner/Agent AU komn owned A moneyed by ns Front Royal, 3br. 2ba on 1 ac. Vaulted Ceilings. Irg wood stove & Trg deck. S1500/mo ♦ dep. 540-550-3825 Gainesville/ PeMmont, gated 3 Ivl. 4br. 3 5ba. SFH 9 ft catlings. 3800Sf. 2 car gar. HOA tnclud. $1995/mo avaH 5/1 703-945-5939 Houae to share-$700/ mo, near Warrenton, horse boarding, sunrm, FP. ref s 4 dep. 540-351-6036 Lovettavltle: Farmhouse w'water view! 3BR. 1BA. 3 porches. Lg LR. laundry rm 6 hdwd firs Peaceful 6 private W/D incl. $1400/mo No pets, no smkg. References ♦ deposit required Calf 703-727-5485(0); 540822 9345(E) Lursy, Cozy 3br 2ba on 2 acs. Fin walkout bsmt. FP. $1100/mo ♦ dep. sec 8 ok. 540-439 9899 Mark hem, finely turn. Post 6 Beam. 3br. 3ba. 31 acs. incredible views, very priv. possible corp lease $3500/ mo Unfurn $3000/mo 540-272-0200 Marshall - for rent, large Slone house in town with garage Flagstone walks. 5 bedrooms. 2 baths, living room. den. dining room, custom kitchen, full basement, large front and back porches targe attic. 540-364-0364 Marshall* Log stylo house ideal for country retreat or weekend home 2 BR. 1 BTH, on 40 acres with t acre pond and small dock. Beautiful quiet area, yet close to 1-66 Can 540 364 0364 MODEST 2tor cottage, on horse farm near Middleburg, no pets. $l200/mo. sec dep & ret s (540)687 3645 Near town of Washington 3BR. 1BA. all appis. views, sec dep 4 rels $950/mo (540)675-3590 New Batttmoro, 3/46r. 2 56a. IR DR. Kit. Rec Rm. Laundry on 2 acs. No smkg pets, ret s ♦ dep req d $1600/mo 540 347 0491 Rappahannock Co, 2BH/1BA home on large farm, hardwd firs. $1000/mo Piedmont SIR 540*675*1675 or 540-675*3691 Rappahannock Co, 2BR. 1BA, W/D. No pats, rats & sac dap req d $800/mo (540)987-8206 Sperryvllte, 2br, 1.5 ba farmhouse on Irg farm. Total privacy 8 quiet Incredible views. F/P. central AC 8 heat. $1000/mo Also available turn. 540-987-3311 or email jochs@wtldblue net. Warrenton, 3br, 2ba. LR. OR. Kit. Den, Laundry. No smkg/ pets. ref> ♦ dep. req'd. $i300/mo 540-347-0491 WARRENTON Detached brick, 2 M. 3BR, 2.5BA w/ master on main M, library, hdwd firs, gas FP, Ig covered deck, grge, walking dist to Old Town. $1650/mo. 540-272-7266 (540)341-3546 War rent on. Old Town. 2 Story, yd, 2tx 2ba. LR, DR, Kit. utt rm, W/D. wood firs. New heat a air No pets/ smkg. $1250/mo. 540-347-4871 Master Bedroom for rent in historic Leesburg near WO&D Bike Trail. $600/mo rent includes electricity, water, cable TV and high-speed internet access Fully furnished. if desired N/ Smkg female pref d. Room includes walk-in closet, large bathroom, full kitcnen/laundry privileges Very private. Available immediately. Can 703-771-4135. MM, Share SFH rent Include* 1 t>r. share bath, full house priv. W/D, Female preferred $400/mo ♦ 1/2 utilities, call: 540-729-6603 2BR TM in Bealeton. Tile, hardwood & carpet flooring. CAC. full sized W/D, garbage disposal, patio, back yard and private storage shed. $822 rent* incl sewer, trash removal A pvt wells. NO PETS. Sec dep A cred chk. Call (540)341-2806 for application A Iv daytime phone number. *some restrictions apply Leesburg: Rent or rent to own 3 br 2 5 ba. 3 level, beaut renov $1495 per month 703-621 7166 O/A OWN YOUR OWN HOME Free special report Visit: www.NorthernVAStopRsntlnq.oom • imye Dog* fifeww '0:&e' * tfirlfti v«§* tirfitm 24/7 "': Man Income R&ttfeamm Applp , - . 2 Ptatmfe-M 7.220 4 fWte-$59,040 iflQCLAM) COMMONS S66472469S k*'* V-V-. ; Purcathrilta: Main Street Village. Three finished levels 4 BR, 3 5 BA. Spacious and sunny. N/S $1700/mo. Call 703 909-0603. Commercial Office for Lease. Walker Business Park. Immediate occupancy. 1800 soft Class A marble lobby flooring, private offices, conference room, large open space, upscale kitchen, ADA restrooms, off-street parking. PatMar Enterprises, L.L.C. 540-347-2053 or 703-527-3282. Remington: Large office $1600/ mo. More space avail. Avail now. Olafsen Realty. 540-347-1505. On the beach. Kill Devil Hills. NO. <g> MP 5 5. outerbanksrentais. com. click KD17Aot B One of a kind custom built home on 12* hilltop acres. 3br. 2ba. 3 yrs old. 20 mins from Madison. Culpeper & Sperryvilie Must see $ 6 2 5 K . call: 540-547 9030 Today 's Log Homo! Bum M 07 2160 Sf 3BR. 4BA, 1 84 ac. Exquisite upgrades Handhewn logs. 2 covered porches. 2 ini. from Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria. VA. OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm during Graves' Min. Spring Fling 4/26 A ZT MUST SEE VTOUR www LogHomeVA com Tom Zahietaa Root Estate III Into# 800-535-5207 *010 Chantilly, VA, 2br/iba. brand new single (amity home. $59,900. FF CO schools, parking (or 2 cars, all new appliances Ask about our lease to own program Call John 703-3788992 Culpeper, RJchardsvIHe area. 8 acre lot. conventional perc. paved road frontage, *125K (540)270-3601 Highland Co., VA. Bluegrass Valley Farmhouse. barn, outbuildings. spring. 100 acs $850,000 Will divide 540-468-1850 or 540-471-7439 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Bank-Owned Properties AUCTION 300 HOMES at 8 AUCTIONS thru out VIRGINIA & MARYLAND It Wkfe Variety Available - Values from 150,000 to $500.0001 „ , inotuduto Honnit Condcm, T(NWtfionM% 1 u jM*AwVfrUr^AMot)i»8CTni! • 2% Brokar Coop«r*tio<n irtvltod Washington, DC Area Homes Sell: SAT i SUN • April 26 * 27 • 1 PM Sheraton National ttotoL * Arlington. VA OPEN HOUSE IS Sat A Son • April 19 & 20 Ml IMA A 12 Noon to 2:00 PM &WWWJ, CaN Mow For FREE BROCHURE: 518-9065 Vlow ALL HOMES Online at: www DCHomeAuction com 350 acs. Prelim, plan approved by Lo. Co. for 69 hamlet. 5 cons. lots, leesburg farmAsale® yahoo.com REDUCED! 1961 Mobile Mome,3BR. 1 5BA. MARSHRUN. Bealeton. VA $18,000 M a K e Offer 703-887-1819 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 • 1500 SF retail/ office-commercial space, kitchen w/ comm sink $1250/ mo • 475 SF retail/ office w/ half BA $500/mo Both in village of Flint Hill & min. 2 yr lease. Piedmont SIR 540-575-1675 For Your Employment Needs cell Times Community Newepepere Call 347-4222 Spring orthington Ml*! Smith and Worthington all purpose saddle. Perfect condition, medium-narrow tree. 17.5 seat. Pristine condition - doesn't fit my new horse. $500. (540) 364*2929 V* r OPI N MOUSI Sat Apr 26th, 11-2pm VtaH www 4M7SSatntCMirLww.com N*w Horn* on 5> Acrttl Private Setting with Views, Close to Marc Train, Home Warranty Direction!: 1SN, Rt on Luckatts Rd. V^mitos to Loft on St Clair. Horn* on Lafl AsLONE ■ Christy Slone • W. (70S) JOS-5471 TRUSTEE SALE OF 28 Waterfall Road Chester Gap, ,VA 22623 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $232,000.00, from Charity L. Diangelo. Qrantor(s). dated January 23. 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of ~appahannock on February 9, 2006 as Instrument #060000303, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, 238 Gay St„ Washington, VA on 05/06/08 at 3:00 PM., the property with the improvements thereon, if any, to wit: All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, containing 0.5492 acres, more or less, and being shown as Parcel B on plat entitled 'Division of Williams Property Wakefield District, Rappahannock, Co., VA". This conveyance is made expressly subject to the easements, conditions, restrictions and rights of way of record contained in the instruments forming the chain of title to the property conveyed herein and to matters visible upon inspection. And more fully described in the above Deed of Trust. Commonly known as 28 Waterfall Road, Chester Gap, VA 22623. Tax ID: 1-26F. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $12,000.00 or 10% of the sale price will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within twenty (20) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposrt. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Loan Type: CONV / CONV (Trustee # L214559VIR) Substitute Trustee: Draper A Goldberg, PLLC, 803 Sycolm Road. Leesburg. VA 20175, 703-777-2448, website http://www.drapgold.com (04/23/08, 04/30/08)(110552) 2152360 Fauquier/Culpeper Comm & investment properties; some w/ income. Hotel/shop Stials. Olatsen www.olatsen. MO) 222-4125 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are) Call Today 540-347-4222 DownaiM Sato, Sat S/3. 8a-4p, 7482 Admiral Nelson Dr. Warrenton, Fum. Appl s, Etc. CaD: 540-229-8115 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Riding lessons available Www. huntersr«st.n«t (540) 364-2929 SMoklek 3/4 horse slant load, full living quarters. AC. water. 110 & 12vo!t electnc $19,950/ oOc 540-347-7313 > 21 ST MYSTIC HILL FARMS BULL SALE Also selling lOOt REG/COMM Females! Saturday, April 26,11a.m. Culpeper Ag. Enterprises Culpeper; VA i .avr • Free Delivery of BULLS up to ISO miles • Bulls Semen Tested • Complete Performance & Ultrasound Data 50+ Angus, Hertford, Sim-Angus, and Braunvieh Beef Builder Bulls Producer Friendly Production Genetics MYSTIC HILL FARMS Tommy C lark. Mgr Culpeper. VA 1540) 825 7 \(H) ( 540)057 002V valtle«*erolvcom 4-—-- , • .A LBgll NoUcM - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On the 5th day of May 2008 at 7:00PM the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium, 12576 Lee Highway, Washington, VA to consider the application by James W. Fletcher. Ill, Janice D. Carwile, Trustee, and George K. Miller. Incorporated, properly owners, for a special exception to operate a conference center or resort on four contiguous tracts of land located in the Piedmont Election District of Rappahannock County. These tracts are on the west side of the FT. Valley Road (State Route 231) between Rolling Road (Route 681) and Sharp Rock Road (Route 707). The four tracts of land are Tax Map Parcels 47-25 (426 acres). 48-28B (156.8733 acres). 48-46B (91.0267 acres) and 54-28 (5 acres). The 5-acre tract contains the house known as the “George Miller place' and assorted outbuildings, which are accessed from Rt. 231 by way of Stayman Lane. All four parcete are zoned Agricultural. The use sought, as a “conference center or resort," is defined by §170-8 of the Rappahannock County Code as a use which provides temporary lodging, meals, entertainment, recreation, etc. for more than forty persons, in a rural setting. The use is allowed in the Agricultural Zoning District by special exception in accordance with §170-360. The general standards for special exceptions are contained in $170-52, and additional standards are contained in §170-65N. The application, supporting documents and conditions/restrictions proposed by the applicant and the Planning Commission are on file, and may be seen at the Office of the Zoning Administrator, 290 Gay Street. Washington. VA 22747 (540-675-5330). This application was considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission on 16 January 2008 and its recommendations have been forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. The hearing is open to the public and any member of the public may speak concerning the application. NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL, PROPOSING TO AMEND AND READOPT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA The Planning Commission and Town Council of Washington. Viraima shall hold a joint pubic hearing in accordance with §15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950. as amended, to consider comprehensive amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington. Virginia on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 7:00PM at the Town Hall in Washington, Virginia. The complete text of the proposed ordinance assigns article numbers to the existing Flood Plain and Histone District ordinances and incorporates them into the Zoning Ordinance, while also incorporating the existing Combined Ordinance Definitions sections as the final artcle of the Zoning Ordinance, while also making amendments to same. The Proposed Zoning Ordinance makes changes to the maximum proposed development density in the "RR" or Rural Residential Zoning District from the currem 1.5 to 18 acres per dwelling unit to a maximum of one dwelling unit per five acres through conventional development, or one per three acres through the approval of a special permit of a "clustered" subdivision, which may include clustered lots of as small as one-half acre New and additional standards, submission requirements, and definitions are provided in the amendments as well No other zoning district or category is proposed to have changes to allowable density under the proposed amendments. In addition, minor amendments and technical changes are proposed. A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available for Kic inspection at the Town Clerk s Office during its normal ness hours and at the Town Zoning Office. 290 Gay Street Washington. Virginia, from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday All interested persons are invited to attend and to present their views on the amendments or to mail such comments to the Town Zoning Office, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 TOWN OF WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA

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(888)994-7665 f-— an piM V J FAUQUIER SPCA LOST tc FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca. com e-mail fspca@netzero. com for a compete up to dare noting Japanese Chin pups 2 girts, btkwht. gentle, low mamt . playful, quiet lapdogs ch sire. $900 ea 703 201 3303 Barn Cate: Ail vet checked will deliver Tame kittens and cats pups and dogs , need temporary permanent homes Call 202 244 2866 or Toll tree 1 877 225-7935 FOR FREE Excavating Service & Free Fill Dirl Call 571 233 4980 Free Frtgidaire washer and floor model freezer large You haul (540)788 3535 Free kitten*, ready to go (540)349 8750 Free to good home Husky mix 2 year old spayed F has shots Sweet disposition needs large yard 540 347 5940 Commercial ft residen 11 a t mowing and landscaping (540)987 8796 (-^ *7» v__y CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASST OFFERING services. FT P! Rea sonabie rates 5yrs exp. Call aft 4pm (540)349-9199 DouMe-Sttredded hard wood & cedar mulch Chips S lop soil free delivery 703 868 2524 It took 6 YEARS to graduate Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Times Classified 347-422? It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it Times Classified 347-4222 „ maintenance tech FT with great benefits, paid training & competitive salary. H/S diploma/GED. Prerer experience with lawn equipment & comm, cleaning 6 general building maint. Apply at: 271 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186 or (540)347-2922 or tax resume to (540)347-1274 ATTN: Steve ' Commercial HVAC Tech Needed: Warrenton based commercial company servicing Northern Virginia area is looking lor a technician with 3-5 years experience, and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, annual bonus, and company vehicle use. Email resume to: bpaarre@hughes.net or fax to: (703)724-1457 1 • Servers AM & PM Must Have Experience • Bartenders Vu«< our wrbsitr at http;//www. atritr org/acttvitws/foodproject. htm and click art our seasonal trapes to learn more about our mission. Qualified applicants apply to: Air lie Center 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton. VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail - HR@airlie.com EOE Rexel, the world's largest distributor oi electrical ami dataeom pnxlurts, lias (>(>[»»r 1 ui’ifi*—, m Northern Virginia am! the IK Metro jrvj Inside & Counter Sales We are1 seeking individual* with excellent customer service and communications skills to assist commerc ial anti 'evidential customers both in person and over the phone in the selec tion ot a large variety of electoral produc ts Basic knowledge tn the electticul field, the willingness to develop extensive knowledge of our prcxluctv and the abetitv to close a sale are required I years of customer serv ic e or sa es experience is preferred Rexel is an international company ottering great benefits, mi Ipejiqg r»-dic al, dental, life. disability 401 tc, jmht vacations and hone lay* turnon ass stance- and more- Vrio il hiuf a reboot vet eriogetic work enviromtx nt, and opfXHluniti*hie aeharw ement. Send your nsunv and salary requirements to tobc1y«5'rexr*luyt men Klflrt K * \ I I Electrical & Dataeom Products Drivers CLASS A DRIVERS FULL TIME Mostly Local Routes Requires: •Excellent Customer Service Skills •Minimum 2 years experience •Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (hand unloads) •Ability to work any shift & any set of days. including weekends & holidays We Otter: •Yearly earnings from $55,000 & up1 •Raises after probationary period, at 9 months & at 1 year •Rentention bonus up to $750 •Vacation sick days •Health, vision, dental & life insurance •Short & Long term disability •401K & retirement plan •Free uniforms •Safety shoes allowance •And More' All telecled candidates must pees: •Road Test •Background Check •Drug Test Bring your driving record & apply in person Mon Fn from 9am-4pm at: Martln-Brower 11777 Balls Ford Rd., Manassas, VA 20109. www.mbhlras.com No phone calls, please AA. EOC. M/F/V/D DEPUTY CLERK FT-STARTING SALARY $25,314 The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsipiiities m hiqh volume office with frequent deadlines Provides the Clerk of Court and Judges with support m court and the office to help ensure that the court s instructions are executed and legal papers are prepared with accuracy and m accordance with appropriate policies and judicial instructions Prepares correspondence and court forms as wen as data entry, issuing of show causes and failure to appear warrants, entering case disposition, receipting, answering telephone, setting court dates and times and maintaining accurate records Accounting response ities include closing cash registers, book keeping exp and daily cash reconciliation Competitive applicants will have knowledge of and should demonstrate competence m areas o* responsibility involving automated financial and records managements systems, personal comput ers and software applications (particularly Word and Excel) be abio to understand and quickly learn the use o* CMS Ap piicants must have the ability to commu nicato effectively wth public, attorneys A Other agencies m a heipful manner Competence may typically be dem onstrated with combination of education and substantial experience in similar respons.b' ios State application required Resumes only will not bo accepted Please do not can onfy interviewed .ippiicants will be not't'etl Pos t on s open until filled Mail Slat* Application* to Patricia M Davi* Clark ol Court Rappahannock Combined District Court PO Box 206. Washington. Virginia 22747 EOT GRC DIRECT Communication and Direct Marketing Solutions A well-established, full service printing amt mailing facility serving the DC metro area has immediate openings lor the following personnel: Sales Associate/CSR Full-time position, ideal candidate is upbeat, energetic, and able to communicate effectively with clients and internal staff. Applicant must have good organizational skills, be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and must thrive in a fast-paced environment. College degree or relevant experience required. Fax resume to Susan Blake @ 540-428-2000 or e-mail Susan@grcdirect.com ATTENTION EDUCATORS! Fauquier County Public Schools is looking for talsntsd_ with a proven track record of success. We are recruiting for several positions; if you want to make a difference FCPS is for you! Assistant Superintendent of Student and Special Education Services This position is responsible for special education programs i as all student services programs and reports directly to the : Superintendent. School Other openings for the 2004-2009 School Year Include: B Principal ■ Assistant Principal ■ Teacher For a complete Hating ot vacancies, detailed lob daecrtptiona, and to submit an application, please visit wamtepa1.org. EEOAAUFD Direct Marketing Account Coordinator Direct marketing agency in Warrenton is growing rapidly and Is seeking career minded individual to learn business. Position involves assisting Account Manager w/ several clients. Job duties consist of: Coordinating w/ other agency departments, clients & vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and in the manner assigned. Preparing invoices to be turned into accounting. Generating easy-to-read reports of hard-to-find numbers. Managing data entry and database management resources. 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Erosion & Sediment Control Manager The John Marshall SWCD s seeking an individual to (ill the Eros.on A Sediment Program Manager position to work cioseiy with the Fauquier Co Department ot Community Development to administer the EAS Program Duties include supervs.ng EAS stan. performing compie« techmca work involving construction plan review performing EAS inspections ,v'd mvest. gates EAS complaints A Bache'O' o* Sc ence degree m natural resources and or environmental science prefe"ed from <r> accredited college 0' unve's fy with m,ijO' course work in soils Civil engineer ng natural resources, and env.fonmenta sC ences A minimum of ? years eipe'>**nce with Virginia Erosion A Srxliment Confro Program is preferred Possession o' EAS Inspector and Plan Review certifications and a valid driver s license are required Certification as Erosion and Sediment Control Program Administrator experience working with contractors and Super* sory experience preferred Sta't ng sa.vy JS7.179 with excellent benef ts Send cover letter and John Marshall SWCD Application to John Marshall SWCD. 96 Alexandria Pika Suite 31 Werrenton. 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Countryside R«pp#h#nnocK N»ws A14 Thursday, April 24. 2008 Fodderstack 10-K race lias record setting year It was a record setting year lor the 30th running of the 10-K Podderstack race. Under an umbrella of blue skies, 32b runners, walkers, and baby carriage pushers set out from Flint Hill on Suturday morning on a healthy but trying road to Washington. Once across the finish line, the participants, ranging in age from 5 to 78-years-old. were greeted by a large group of supporters, photographers and vendors. Records were definitely mude to be broken! Not only were there more entries this year but (aster times logged as well. This year there were* 350 entries with 328 starting the race. Not everyone finishes but quite an increase over the last two years. Lots of credit goes to Mike Shotton, who has generously donated his time to set up a website tor the race organizers and to keep it updated A new record for the women was set by Julie Culley of Arlington of with a winning time of36:20 -only 4 seconds behind the first male finisher. The old record of 36:46 was held by Kim Belyea for many years. The Virginia Savings Bank of Front Royal donated $500 to be used to award the record setters. So Julie Culley is the big winner of the $500. Congratulations Julie. The Eva Smith Memorial - given to the first Rappahannock male and female to finish the race - Alex Ramey - 42:11 and Ashley Matthews - 50:14 The Ike & Quito Parrish Family Memorial Award - This is the second year this award has been given - 2008 winner is the Mervyn Jeffries family from Bethesda, Md and Rappahannock County. Overall Female Winners 1. Julie Culley - 36:20 2. Nancy Andrews - 48:33 3. Emma Vun Hook - 49:12 Photo oourtooy of Joan Litlard The Eva Smith Memorial is given to the first male and female to cross the line from Rappahannock County. This year s winners were Ashley Matthews and veteran Alex Ramey. Photo courtwsy of J*an Lhi»mj No doubt the haircuts helped with wind resistance Taking the top three spots in the 13-18 category for the males were, left to right: Sewmas O'Reilly, Josh Makela and Zack Wayland. Pfioto Oy Ann Spit*K*»r Matt Barest from Falls Church and Julie Culley from Arlington were the first and second place finishers at Saturday s race. As the first winner to cross. Barbesi was presented with a first for this year — a bronze medalion designed, made and donated by Edmund Kavanagh. FEMALES • 12 St Under 1. Marianne Andrew - 1:00:29 2. Alyaaa Hamilton -118:44 3. Aahlyn Harney - 124:20 4. Emma Kidler - 125:50 • 13-18 t.Katherine Kuxxo - 52:20 2. Elena Kritter - 57:35 3) 3. Carly Day - 58:27 • 19-24 1. Kmnui Van Hook - 49:12 2. Brooke Woodward - 54:22 3. Amber Allen - 58:44 • 25-29 1. Julie Culley - 38:20 2. Phyllia Strange - 50:35 3. Kendra McCord - 50:29 • 30-34 1. Laura Layden - 53:38 2. Heather Schinunel - 53:50 3. Larina Lemp - 58:14 • 35-39 1. Tina CJenay - 49:24 2. Aahley Matthewa - 50-14 3. Jackie Settle - 52:48 • 40-44 1. Nancy Andrea: 48:33 2. Monika Bachmann - 49:54 3. Loir Perry - 58:48 • 45-49 l.Sheilah Dola - 1:00:28 2.Kute Edwarda • 1:01: 11 3.Kathy Ea*t - 1:05:24 • 50*54 1. Mury-Leigh McDamvI — 1:01:04 2. Puige Fi*her • 1:03:03 S.Andrva Wooten - 1:05:03 • 8349 1. Ginny Hughe* - 51:50 2. Merrill Strange - 107:42 3. Nancy William* - 100:55 • 0044 1. Cri* Sterling - 56:00 2. Lauric Couay - 106:46 J.Murgaret We*t - 106:43 •6369 1. Helen Walker - 1:36:13 •70-74 I Pat Hamilton - 136:13:64 2. Jo An Geteinger - 146:09 3. Dixie Englehaupt - 1:57:15 • 78-79 1. Nonna Constable - 123:26 MALES Overall Male Winner* 1 Matt Barbeai - 36:16 2. Kar»ten Brown - 36:44 J.Nathan Vogel - 37:56 • 19 * Under 1. Amrtt Tamang — 45:54 2. Luke Waldron - 53:43 3. Tanyon Lee - 57:40 4. Tim John* - 1:13 • 13-16 Photo cou'tvsy o» Jvwl lllUtfd These young ladies dominated in the 13-18 age group. Lett to right. Katherine Russo. Elena Kritter, and Carly Day. Photo by Ann SpioHor Cariy Day cam# in third In tha 1318 age group. l.Sowtnaa OlitfiUy • 39:19 2. Joah Makela - 44:14 3. Zach Way land - 44:35 • 19*24 1. AU?x Ramoy- 42:11 2. Mtttt Cranuell * 45:23 3. Toni Uillia * 47:51 • 25-99 1. Matt Burbwl * 39:19 2. Cam McCord • 41: IS 3. ft»ul Piova * 45:55 • 30*34 1. Karaten Brown«39:44 2. Nathan V<**1 * 37:69 3. Micha»l Orinurivy * 42:29 • 35-39 i.Rk-h Muiuilour«41:49 2 Jiob Marino * 45:19 3.fVter Matthow* * 49:04 • 40-44 1. Brad Rippoy < 39:02 2. Mtchaol Hotbauor * 49:09 3. Joiltay Ruatwll - 49:50 * • 45-49 1. Uary Light * 43:59 • 2. Rotor Witaon • 44:09 3. John Shelburne • 45:32 • 50-54 1. Lynn Rittingor • 44:57 2. Myron Kremor - 49:19 3. Bruc» Baraniak * 49:33 • 55*59 l.Kon Whito • 61:25 Photo by Ann Spiohor Washington's Doug Baumgardner enjoyed the race and welcomed the finish line. Photo oourtoty of Joon Mlafd Berkeley and R#v* Janks Hobson Ml kept this race all in tha family. 2.John CrandeU * 51:4? 3.Stan Kelly • 53:43 • 00-44 1. Lyman Jordan - 55:51 2. Philip Strange - 55:35 • 3. Richard Burk*. - 53:49 • 35419 1. Lloyd Blackwell - 43:35 2. Glenn Luttrell-103:05 3. Raymond Stamps -111:0? • 79.74 1. Patrick Coady * 53:23 2. Alex Sproule • 109:02: 3. Robert Gutler -113:03 • 75-79 1. Mervyn Jeffrie* -1:02:11 2. Lowell Owsley* *The clocks had stopped by the time Lowell crossed the finish line but Lowell is a champion in his own right. He's participated in every race fin* the past 30 years. Winners of ths drawings: • Middleton Inn B & B overnight stay: Colby Poster • Rapp'k News Subscription: Dixie Kngelhaupt • Glassworks Gallery - oil lamp: Bam Mullany • Settle's Grocery A garage * $30 gas gift certificate: George Sims • Rue's - lunch was won by Amy Bayne Fields, the dinners were won by Lucile Miller and Bruce Baranlak • The Country Cafe dinner lor two: Emily Sims • On the Run Sports - Sara Hagan won the hat * the 5 & 3 year olds won the water bottle and Tshirts. Results of the race are posted on the 10- K Podderstack webpage along w/ an assortment of pictures. So please visit www.fbdderstncklO'k. com to get the latest information. Results are also posted at www.rap* pahannockcouittyva.gov Pf'Oio* court**y o* C*utti#t<i QaiKrty "West Wind" “New Directions” Renowned blacksmith to show work in Washington By MArr IY.ikky Kn|i|nilidiuv« k N<■ w« SlrtfT Wntrr For the month of May, tho»e who wu»h to nw unowned local blacksmith Nol IHitnam’w handiwork can forgo a trip to tho National Cuthedral in Wanhiti>fton, DC Beginning May 1 and continuing through the month, Putnam, who d««*igTM'd and craft*'*) memorial gate* for the National Catla'dral, will mhow n ni'w Ixxly of ho* work at tin* Caulfield < iallery in the Town of Washington The exhibit, "New DirtK'lionit* will feature approximately two dozen xtix'l pu<n* that chart unax* plor^Hl territory for the artist, gallery owner Cory Caulfield wa id. "Tliey’re different than what hex Imh'ii doing.” whe wild. "'rhey’re different than what ixwple know Inn work to be. 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The ‘Golden* days of racing By Bkt*y P/vkhkh Tim** \«*»|mpvrft H*»IT Writer Away from th« rucecuum. »UwpI«H.ha»ing wouldn't win. Ew or wv«n show tn a Gallup nwusunni* Aawncun opinion of favorite spectator spurts. Thu ilVMDIOO “riUMtUf full* New Hall of Fame, Gold Cup history making headlines Gold Cup day is guaranteed to offer a little something for everyone: For the horseman. $11110.000 in prize money (including the $100,000 eponymous feature) ensures top-level competition. moat likely equate* speed on the track to NASCAR, or. maybe — and only if they hv* near Churchill Downs or Belmont Park — flat racing Rut racing over fence* put down long, strong roots ui the common woolth way back in Colonial days. “Racing* as a noun in Virginia's Piedmont has a singular meaning: steeplechustng. Jump racing. Fast and furious. We wantsd to taks our own-barometer reading — a litoral “Gallop Poll’ of fans of ths Virginia spring classic, ths Virginia Gold Cup. And not surprisingly, jump racing cams away a clsar victor. A near sell-out crowd of 50.000 is expected at Great Meadow in Ths Plains for ths May 3 renewal — the 83rd — of ths rwh Virginia Gold Cup races. Steeplechasing thrives in the area as both a sport with fabled heroes and stoned players, as well as a booming business that benefits local horsemen, vendors, shopkeepers and a wide variety of commercial interests. Lake clockwork sines V?££ (with a respectful suspension from 1943-45 during World War U>, the Virginia Gold Cup has highlighted the spring spurting season in Fauquier County. • V* MIV IUU UvlU0 of the nation's top jumper* ensure great racing. For the purtynper. tent* and tailgates abound in North tuid South Rail parking area*. For the sightseer, a wide variety of special features (parachuters, an American Idol finalist, terrier races, and more) ensure fun for all. lb guide to and through race day. we've produced this special supplement to the Times Community Newspapers From the most basic timetable to an msuier look at who to watch in Saturday's feature, count this as a literal tip sheet for tun on May 3. And don't forget the Cold Cup isn't the only “big race* run the first Saturday in May: We've also included a movie review of the new Kentucky Derby film. "First Saturday in May.* Complete entries were not known at press tune fur this special section. For those, and more analysis of the races, see the April 30 issue of the Fauquier Times-Democrat or look online at www fa uq uier com. And be sure to check bock ui oiler the races ui the May 7 issue fer complete reports and photos documenting the action. . .■ v '■■*** •• '■:■***.***$&•■■ (fuiiop ivii &\fr. ■ '-Wi ^ - '**■ The touMnUe Virginia Qokj Cup is widely considered on# of the top steeplechase classics in v America Th# winner is automatically qualified for the next year's English Grand National at Aintree; the Maryland Hunt Cup >s the only other U S. race mat's winner is so qualified. Five horses have won both me Hunt Cup and Gold Cup - Billy Barton. Lancrek TOng. Sugar Boo "Sand Von CaadsS and onts Biih Bartw won both in (tie same sear 1920. wb^b vom wmrsaw wwapi wta» eioie s^ws . v* ttm*» Sturt Pwtsv The May 3 Virginia Goto Cup races are expected to attract a sell-out crowd to the Great Meadow course near The Plains Here. Liam McV»car drives to the finish in front ot the nearly 50.000 steeplechase tans that attended last year s races Gates open at 10 a m., with post time 1 30 pm tor the first ot eight races ■ " ** : . . £** . *5 2008 Virginia Gold Cup 1 Section ofcturt Brts? flafar . , AJmtfcing dtaccturt Turn SymhQm | ■ Cower Dampen Akia Yu*** ftp Dnjpwrt Kurt Summit Cover phufcx destpu Httr* Piakm On the town Tukifxti th* mur^ decodes of\%mw Cm4J Cnf» Iwii) tbeniBy. a**r pmemutur Akta Young Cmrni this ‘Leap from thu fust to At future’ with a phi4u by Tones Ntwspafm Hunt anJ Fk'ii Spurts fcJ«ur Arts} J Parkier hiikr jumps from At hetork pust of thu nmx - hrp*t ^ n 1922. lu A* cvkwfut present, ami /uture. of At . i cinsk: rww, mar weA ■ IJOQ.OQOat Arridtot tti&riuttin At tMffti A. " ’ "V : rptf. i ,.*& T.l pwii '■■■ : ■ iV"«yV; ■ • . IV 4 Page* Page 7 iv 8ngc 7 m IV to IV ii ifev' ■‘M: .* • • - ----- Safotmg the aO-thne Gold Cup dutmpkm, Saktter AU-new Virginia Steeplechase Hall of Fame created History of the Gold Cup reaches into storied past Horse racing documentor! released m time for Triple Crown AH your questions idxntt race day, answered in full Popular summer pol) senes renews at Meadow end of May Junior field masters 'chase opens race day program P»ge 1243 Pick your footmte ~ a photo analysis of probable starters Page 14_Local boy: American Idol finalist to open days events Page 15 Learning the specialized lingo of steeplechasing Page 22 SJdfl, nerve, *pluck\ luck afi part ofjockey's tool hit ^inverse 1 -H:. ''***% " >

BEAT THE RACE (or our.Cool. SoCCorofcfiabb, Hgnd-fyirtad Orttaml T *«WS NwwSGJDwrj Suff ►’•1 *>*•' Sa-uter r-own /ympmg at *ett. won me Gokj Cup si* times in a row. demolishing ait poor records wrm vector-es 1994-1999 The Pay gating wiu be on hand at Great Meadow Saturday. J Saluting the Gold Cup’s undisputed King • f“un tataervhng. Svilutcr will parade before the hc.dliner at Saturdays meet ‘ «>_BETSY P\RKEK T'—-Sj* WrtVf Th^r «THe £aurv ul» just hke it: Down-andout athlete perseveres through an extended 1 *iumP- comes out the other end a winner A bur 1 winner blue no other m history. one that dominates hi* game for nearh a decade His connections become instant celebrities, his name permanently attached to one of the sport 's stoned classics TKat the *thWt* eats a doxen pounds cf uaU I _ —a-—— ..„ — morning and night — and wears pink sock* — takes the story from fairy tale status into fantasy Until you consider that the athlete ui this case is a champion horse. At the May 3 running of the Virginia Gold Cup. the 83rd. spectators will get to relive some the glory days of the timber classic when six-time race winner Sahiter parades on the course before the featured headliner. See Seluter. Page 5

Photv by Douglas Iws Owners Henry and Ann Stem, center, take part in the Saluter statue dedication ceremony at Great Meadow last spring. Saluter From Page 4 “We are delighted to have Saluter at this coming Virginia Gold Cup fur one last visit at the age of 19 and pay tribute to the bronze statue of himself.* said Gold Cup race - chairman William Allison. This is truly a remarkable horse and once was a super athlete. He has so much heart, hes truly our equivalent to Seabiscuit.’ Saluter won the 1994-'99 runnuigs of the Gold Cup. retiring the ornate guld trophy and making household names out of his owners. Ann and Henry Stern of Richmond, his breeder. Rose Estes of Loudoun County, and trainer-rider Jack Fisher of Monk ton. Md. Often referred to as a “Wonder horse,' Saluter s career certainly didn't start out as much. He was sent to trainer Jack Fisher at age 4 after a dismal record at the flat track and an equally modest start over hurdles with a former owner. Fisher offered to market the leggy but very plain bay as a field hunter and purchased him for $2,500. ‘I didn't like him’ at first. Fisher admitted. “He didn't seem to have much talent and he wasn't a very good jumper.' The horse also pulled various antics, including throwing Fisher off on the way to the start of his first timber race at Geneseo. N.Y. However. Saluter won that race and caught Fisher by surprise with his unique ability to move out toward the end of the race. In the meantime, at Fishers Kingfisher Farm, the horse had also learned a bit about jumping cleanly over solid fences, ana his skill set expanded. In the spring of 1994. Saluter — then 5 — became the youngest Virginia Gold Cup winner since 1953. FRKK l>eliverv on Sheds within 50 miles Hours: M-F8-5.Sat 9-5*Financing Available In 1997. Saluter came back from an injury to win the Gold Cup and capture the Marlborough Cup in England, the first World Timber Championship and a $100,000 bonus. “He certainly drew a crowd.' Allison recalled. “Saluter brought renewed interest to the Gold Cup.* Saluter remains close to the hearts of many Virginia Gold Cup fans. A bronze statue of the fabled horse was erected beside the stewards’ stand at Great Meadow last fall. On Gold Cup day. Fisher will bring Saluter back for one more look at the course where this steeplechasing fairy tale began. “He is a onco-in-a-lifetime horse.” said Fisher. All Phases of Tree and Shrub Care Residential & Commercial • Tree and Shrub Pruning • Cabling and Bracing • Fertilization and .Soil Management • Removals • Insect and Disease Control Programs • Pre and Post-Construction Evaluation ISA (rrtifini Arbtnists on Staff BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Marshall, Virginia 540-364-2401 www.bartlett.com or 1-877-BAR PLETT /

Outside the (hat) box... One of the few places ladies (and gents) can wear an extravagant chapeaux without looking silly, Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup offers competition of a different sort. At 2:15 p.m., judges will line up the finalists in the annual hat contest, sponsored by Vineyard Vines — a Massachusetts clothier opening a store in Georgetown. Judging takes place near the Stewards' stand; those without Members’ Hill passes can come to the North or South entrances of Members’ Hill for Hats of all types will be judged in the Cup contest. escort to the Stewards’ Stand. There is no entry fee for the contest; winners receive Vineyard Vines gift certificates. Categories include best looking, most outrageous and juniors. The Spirit of Photography. ■ An enbrely new 101 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, extensive noae reduction technology, and 14-bit conversion tor outstanding color tones and gradations ■ fi5 fps. burst rate up to 75 consecutive JPEGs or 17 RAW mages and DIC1C M Image Processor ■ Magnesium-alloy extenor, shutter durabilitytested to 100.000 cycles, top speed 1/8000, top x-sync speed 1750 ■ New Af system with 9 cross-type sensors, and world's first diagonal center cross-type AF point with t/2 8 and taster lenses ■ EOS Integrated Cleaning System. Picture Style settings. Spot metering, and Highlight Tone Priority tor m-camera image control ■ Large 3 O-mch LCD monitor and advanced Live View Function ■ Includes Canon USA 1-year Limited Warranty/Registration Card Warren* tor at MxHaorsm) Canon * Canon 40 D DIGITAL www.mccnmera.com 306 Lee Highway, VVarrenton, V'A • 540-347-2533 ARCHIVAL DIGITAL PRINTING • DRIVL THRU WINDOW Located at the intersection ol Rt. 17 N & Rl. 29 Has Opto Monday - Friday 9 a m. • 6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. - S p.m. Virginia Steeplechase Hall of Fame Celebrating the best of the breed in a state with myriad champions Marion duPont Scott • Breeder, owner, race organizer, benefactor • Won the 1965 F. Ambrose Clark award • Bred and raced 1956 Steeplechase Horse of the Year Shipboard • Bred three-time Horse of the Year Neji • Bred and raced 1932 Maryland Hunt Cup winner Trouble Maker — sired by Grand National winner Battleship, out of an Annapolis mare • Bred and raced 1972 Horse of the Year Soothsayer • Created the Montpelier racecourse in Orange County • Created the Springdale course in Camden, S.C. • Trainers: Noel Laing, Carroll Bassett, Raymond Woolfe, Peter Howe Battleship Tiny 15.2 hand 'chaser bred by Walter Salmon's Mereworth Farm in Kentucky, Battleship won the 1934 American Grand National (over timber) and the 1938 English Grand National. The gelding is also a member of the National Racing Museum Hall of Fame Randolph D. Rouse • Owner, trainer, rider, breeder, race chairman, master of foxhounds • Won nine Seven Comers owner-rider timber championships • Virginia Point-to-Point Association leading rider four times • Campaigned three VPPA timber horses of the year See Hall of Fame, Page 19 Joseph Rogers' King of Spades, shown here winning the Virginia Gold Cup at the old Broadview course, was inducted into the new Hall of Fame. 1:1 k life: - Central Entry Office creator and Ihe voice of Virginia steeplechasing’ Wilt O'Keefe « | worked long hours establishing the new | Virginia Steeplechase Hall of Fame. So it | came as a true surprise when other | Virginia ‘chase horsemen secretly i nominated O'Keefe himself for the HaB af • the first ceremony last month in 7| Middleburg. O'Keefe is a lifelong horseman & who records the sport’s history in Hie vast ^ E CwtraEntryOffice.com database.* • • ■ ’ ■ . ' ' * *&£&&£** ****' nimSa %mL Horn: ftto ipm Mo» tkru Sm * Smkty tl*m to 4 pm 1 >•> ;#• 4 * • ~'v -S.-\ &MM- •'••- - 4m:'. > ■ Saddler? Liquidator? I • HMebm, VA/0U8 fare tO to 5pm Man thtn $gf • Sanfey /te« to 4 pm “*■sytm %' ^ 4* t * St ;,f' if ^r 'ij -V-rf:-^ y> , .V.-'- ‘- i.-j?'-v 2? ection c

Gold Cup history stretches back into Warrenton’s storied past The legendary annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechasing classic, now run before a sellout crowd of 50,000 people, comes from much simpler Steeplechasing in Virginia has been a way of life since early Colonial times when the horse was the primary way of transportation, farming and war. Organized steeplechase races have run in Fauquier County since 1844, with one of the first jump meets held at White Sulphur Springs (now the Fauquier Springs Club), then a fashionable spa near Warrenton. On April 3, 1922, eight sportsmen met at the Fauquier Club in Warrenton and decided to organ ize a four-mile race over the natural walls and fences of the nearby hunting countryside. Pledging $1,000 to purchase a trophy for the winning owner, they ruled that it be kept permanently by the first owner to win the race three times. Just 34 days later, they held the first Virginia Gold Cup race. And history was off and running. From its beginning, the race was intended to be a national event drawing “the best hunters in America.” Unlike today’s seven-race card, that first Virginia Gold Cup was a single-race event, riders to be ‘gentlemen wearing racing colors or officers of the U.S. Army in uniform.” See History, Page 17 Photo by Douglas Lees In the 1975 Gold Cup at Broadview, Paul Mellon's Chapel Street, No. 6 with star at center, won with Paddy Neilson up. Ridgely White trained the winner in Middleburg, along with 74 winner Mongogo. Both horses raced under the gray and yellow silks of Mellon's Rokeby Stable. Beginning to Advanced Riders • Ages 5 and up • Horses & Ponies to ride wrtKtkr ft>r,If truly tin camftai or msejtmmxkx&sj&m Meadowville Farm Hunters • Jumpers • box Hunters (540) 270 8531 5753 James Madison H»y. I7>e Plains. Virginia p The Virginia Gold Cup races have proven popular since ' their inception in 1922. In fact, the 1989 meet at Great § Meadow was officially ‘sold out.’ The sell-out created a | new advance-sale only policy for tickets; no tickets are % sold at the gate race day. For ticket outlets or other information, log onto www.vagokJcup.com or caii (540) 347-2612. Sbv Crest Hill Antiques & Tea Room Open Wednesday -Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-4 Antiques Vintage Furnishings Fine Gifts... and Tea! 6488 Main Street, The Plains 540-253-5790 * www.CrestHillAntiques.com Charming Hunt Box I Minutes to 1-66, Middleburg, Warrenton This charming hunt box has been meticulously remodeled. Charm of yesteryear with today's modem conveniences. Enjoy almost 10 ACRES of privacy. Beautiful garden, gazebo, koi pond and woods. Minutes to 1-66 Room for horses $409,000 See more listings: www.dianerulka.com We Invite You to Visit VINTAGE RIDGE VINEYARD Discover why you’ll want to share this experience and these wines with othm. Ope* Vtft.vtLm .tad Suadm tl.»* to j|>w H «ft*U I'msMi* » a tx s idi’t'% iae < »♦* 8 »l' VitxKurs- ho.»d Vir^'fn,. ,,11 ^ '1

Sunday racing, too Bull Run races May 4 Can’t get enough of steeplechasing? If Saturday's Virginia Gold Cup doesn’t satisfy your appetite for jump racing action enough, tadt on Sunday’s Bull Run Hunt Point-to-Pomt races near Culpeper for andther full day of sport The May 4 event offers a full card of hurdle, timber and flat racing, as well as a "western tack flat race * a anile race and a hunt team relay. The unique relay race is for teams of four, passing a baton every quarter mile of the mile-long race. Information on any race on the varied program is available by calling (540) 672-5128. 1-800-4MY-TACK 540-675-1650 SADDLERY - GIFTS - PET SUPPUES FOR ALL YOUR EQUESTRIAN NEEDS FROM TODDLER THRU ADULT -New Products for SpringCool Medics Vests - MDC Ultimate Stirrups Kerrits Cargo Tights - Treadstep Half Chaps and Lots More 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy (Rt. 522) Flint Hill, VA 12 Miles South of Front Royal (nca to Griffin Tavern) Store Hours Monday thru Saturday 10am-5pm WELLERANDASSOCI^rES insurance Insurance Programs for Virginia’s Horsemen • Broad Property Coverage including bams, stables, fences, corrals, and pens • General Liability limits for bodily injury and property damage • Stable Liability for owners ’ operations • Care, Custody and Control Coverage • Equine Mortality Coverage • Equine Major Medical • Farm Automobile • Excess Liability limits available (804)514-9915 Toll Free: (877) 867-9291 www.wellerins.com ‘First Saturday’ opens to wide audience acclaim A new horse racing documentary, “The First Saturday in May,” is out on the large screen just in time for the May 3 Kentucky Derby. It is showing at a limited engagement at the E Street Cinema in Washington, D.C., but will be released on video and available for purchase. Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Ky. partnered with filmmaker John and Brad Hennegan to distribute the award-winning documentary. “First Saturday” chronicles six trainers and jockeys in pursuit of flat racing’s Holy Grail — the Kentucky Derby. “Our goal was to make horse racing cool again by telling the stories of the hard-working, dedicated and resilient individuals who dedicate their lives to the horses they love,” said John Hennegan. “As lifelong horse racing fans, the film was a true passion of ours.” “We believe this fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most famous horse race has the potential to draw new fans to the sport and grow the popularity of the Kentucky Derby,” said Churchill rep Tom Hopkins. The Hennegan brothers have pledged 25 percent of them Truly Indie revenues to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation which raises money for equine research. Shooting more than 500 hours of footage from Hot the first Saturday in mav ^ # f 0 * 'ENGROSSING THREE STARS (CHJT OF FOUR - Sfjorcm lllustratrU •RIVETING COMPELLING EXPERTLY PACED Washington Pm •WONDERFUL. A SPLENDID MOV IF. - N«w York Post 'BEAUTIFULLY OBSERVED RICH AND FUNNY - Fort Worth Star- Teiegr»n l Springs to Dubai, the Hennegans — sons of a former New York Racing Association placing judge who spent much of their youth working on the backstretch — traveled more than 150,000 miles during a 16month period to document every major horse race on the road to the 2006 Kentucky Derby. In addition to providing an intimate inside look at the peo pie who dedicate their lives to horse racing, the film also features never-before-seen footage of a young Barbaro, who captured the imagination of the world, first as he made history on the racetrack with a 6 1->length romp in Derby 132, then 98 he bravely battled complications from a catastrophic leg injury in the Preakness A trailer can be viewed at www.thefirstsaturdayinmay com ‘W, 7 Tractor a Equipment World |

Frequently asked questions about Qold Cup Find out all you need to know about Saturdays race meet Question: How can l purchase tickets? Answer: A parking pass serves as vour ticket. There are many different parking pass packages. You can purchase tickets online when they become available. Space renewal invitations for the spring will be mailed the first part of February each year. Tickets are available at outlets April 15. Q: If / have a tent-parking space for spring, do / have the same space automatically in the fall? And vice versa ? A: The spring race and the fall race are considered separately. Those guests that purchased a reserved parking space last spring are given the opportunity to purchase that same space the next spring. Guests that purchased a space for the fall race may renew that space next fall by the deadline. Q: Do children get in free? A: Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Q: How do / find my friend’s parking space? A; Check the members list and guest map located in the race day program. Programs will be available for purchase on race day. Q: There are so many types of tickets, is there an easy way to understand which is which ? A: The Great Meadow racecourse is divided into three sections (when facing the race course): North Rail area, (left hand side) Members Hill area, (the center of the course) and the South Rail (right hand side). Historically, the North Rail has a younger, Washingtonian crowd and a party atmosphere. The South Rail is more family-oriented. Members Hill has the best views of the course, and is centered directly cm the finish line and next to the saddling paddock. Admission to Members Hill requires a special badge. The types of tickets can be broken down into three groups: General Subscriber — unreserved parking on either the North or South parking areas; reserved parking — available for all three sections of the racecourse, and tent purchases, also available for all sections. Q: When do the gates open? A: Gates open to the public at 10 a.m.; gates close at 7 p.m. Q: Are the races ever canceled? A: The races are held in any type of weedier. Q: Is there food for sale? A: Food vendors are located in both the North and South vendor galleries. Members Hill guests have access to the Members Hill Tavern Tent, a large tent with a range of food and beverages for sale. Q: Can I buy ice! beer! wine Miners s oictn r i iuiu/o«risy raiistsi No rain delay: just pull out the umbrella. The races will go on. at the race!1 A: Beer, wine, other beverages and ice will be available at “Tavern Tents” on the North, South and Members Hill areas. Check the race day program map for locations. Q: What do people wear f A: Virginia Gold Cup: Afternoon chess is suggested for this event. Women on Members Hill customarily wear summerspring dresses and hats. Flat heels are suggested. Men wear lightweight sport coats and ties. Shorts are not appropriate for Members Hill. Attire on the rails is marginally more relaxed — we recommend a sportswear look for women and khakis with collared shirts for men. Jeans are rarely seen at Gold Cup. Q: Are dogs allowed ? A: NO PETS ALLOWED If you bring a pet to the race, you will not be admitted When you have unique cleaning needs... place your trust in Miele Professional. A clean environment is a necessity for a healthy stable. This includes regular hygienic cleaning of equine laundry. To help you with these cleaning requirements, Miele Professional offers its commercial cleaning systems - with the largest system capable of washing three winter blankets in a single load. Visit Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery today to explore Miele’s solutions for your specific stable needs. FERGUSON' Hath & Kitchen Gallery a WOLSCLEY company Winchester Showroom: 321 Front Royal Pike f 540.722.2636 ferguson.com Hours. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm PROFESSIONAL

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Gold Cup offers bus trip package The Virginia Gold Cup has partnered with Lindy Promotions Inc. to provide bus transportation and a pre-party package from throe Metro locations in the D C. region. Catch a ride to the races on the bus in the morning and eliminate the worry about driving and parking. Buses will depart from three Metro accessible locations in Bethesda dbmmy Joes on the Red Line), Arlington (Front Page Arlington on the Orange Line) and D.C. (Regional on the Red Line), and packages will feature pro- and post-bus trip specials. Each $40 ticket includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to the races and reserved bus parking near the north rail. Visit www.lindypromo.com/goldcup. Unique junior ’chase championship finals Feeding the sport of steeplechasing from its grassroots, the opening event on Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup program is the championship for the 2008 junior field masters ‘chase series. Sponsored by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, the junior race is open to young riders on ponies or horses who have competed on the Virginia spring circuit to qualify. Ponies or horses must be 5 or older, and must have hunted with any foxhunting, beagle pack or pony club. In the unique “race,” riders follow the leader, or “field master” at a hunting pace over a flagged course about two miles long, with about a dozen 3-foot-high fences. At a designated place, the field master releases the field for the final dash to the finish. Riders wear racing or hunting attire. To Get Involved The junior field masters’ ‘chase series is open to al area pony dub members, taxhunters and other riders. Several area horsemen are available to help guide young riders in preparing for the races, which take place throughout the spring season * Log onto www.naptp.com tor more details. Trophies are awarded in three divisions: small ponies, large ponies and junior horses. “We are delighted this year to be able to kick off the 83rd running of the Virginia Gold Cup with the junior championship ” said William Allison, race chairman. This event is extremely See Chase,Page 16 M.L. STRAIGHT PAINTING Photo by Douglas Lees Looking Good General Patton? Nope. That’s committee member Tommy Lees Jones taking in the action at a spring meet. 10+ ACRES • Old Dominion Hunt Country I Beautiful horse-ready equestrian property in popular Wheatley Estates. Riding trails on property, minutes to Rappahanock River* 4 stall ham w/foaling stall, lack mom* 500 hale storage, full hath w/shower. wash stall for horses. Cross fenced pasture, round pen & 100x200 Riding Arena. Bcauiitul colonial 5 bed rooms, wood floors, and huge deck to entertain. $769,000 See more listings: www.dianerulka.com hKditr Ncvk I.ill (.'hcmiv-i! F.k.i.il !Vcls Biv.i't RiaIik ti>>n ReMvUiK K.kIicw Rrv.lst Aui’HKW.Uli'll 1 t]v..'MMnvri .\Kli UX’Nli li V\Rl11 WTIHIU' The Amentum ftuivJ «< Niry^-n The Amenc;** ft wrd .* IT*!*. Snvvn Plastic 6? Reconstructive Surgery

It's hard to take a stand against 2005 race winner Miles Ahead, jumping at right, above, though Miles Ahead did finish second to Virginia-bred Genghis, below, in their April 7 Old Dominion prep. r Choose your favorite early for the $100,000 Gold Cup Though entries were not final at press time, take a look a: our picks for glory in the timber classic r Preakness starter Straight Gin, above, won his point-topoint prep at Orange County eartier this season, and should be on course tor a Gold Cup challenge. Left, Pennsylvaniabased jockey Chip Miller, center, and Maryland trainer Jack Fisher -- here celebrating last year's International Gold Cup win with actor Robert Duvall, are ones to watch in the spring classic. Virginia-based jockey Murphy, at center above, ana Maryland trainer Joe Davies - here speaking with reporter Robyn Yovanovich after their Steeptethon win, teamed with King Lear to win the April tJ Eustis Cup; Davies sad the Gold Cup was a probable target Left, first season timber horse Barzulu, right, leads to win at the Rappahannock races in March. Barzulu is from the strong Brigadoon stable contingent Call it a tout sheet of sorts: We’re sort of batting in the dark, what with late entry closure from the National Steeplechase Association (new in the Internet age) and early deadlines for the newspaper, but we wanted to make sure readers know the ones to watch in Saturday’s headliner. Memorize the names and silks on these two pages - they’re almost certain to figure in the final results. Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker At My Lady's Manor, below, firstplace finisher Erin Go Bragh, third right, was placed second for interference with Hot Springs, right. Above, trainer Doug Fout’s Coosaw Stable in The Plains has been turning out winners all season, as has the Kinross Farm of Lisa artdZohard Ben-Dov. Below, Lisa celebrates with farm trainer Neil Morris. Betty, left, and Ernie Oare’s EMO Stables has had hurdle and timber success this season. —l T A bit of double trouble above, top pros Carl Rafter, left, and Paddy Young yuk it up before a race at Rappahannock, circuit. Top timber owner Irv Naylor, at left in photo at right, won last fall's International Gold Cup and may be represented on Saturday by Manor winner Hot Springs. Below. Pennsylvania Hunt Cup winner Dr. Ramsey, right, is somewhat of a four-mile specialist. Here he races in front of eventual Orange County winner Erin Go Bragh.

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Times Newspapo'S Slatt Photo- Botsy ParKet The unique Swan Lake water splash obstacle in the Steeplethon is a spectator - and photographer -- favorite. Speak ‘racing’ like a professional Bogin at tho beginning: It makes it much easier. Tb learn the lingo of the chase, consider its very roots. • Steeplechasing was invented in 1752 in Ireland when two foxhunters disputed the relative speed and talent of their favorite horses. “Prove it." one said famously to the other. They raced from the St. Buttevant churchyard, where they first argued, to the visible — but miles-off — St. Albans Church, ‘chasing across country from steeple to steeple, literally, and inventing the sport of racing over obstacles. • From its infancy in Britain, steeplechasing quickly took root and sailed with English settlers to the new American colonies, finding firm footing here as Virginia fanners found horse racing, and steeplechasing in particular, a fun offseason (fall and early spring, non-harvest times) distraction. • Steeplechasing is the umbrella term for any racing over obstacles. See Lingo, Page 22 Times Newspapers Start Photo Betsy Parker Jockey Will Haynes studies the course map at last year's Gold Cup meet. Riders are lined if they stray from the flagged track. "Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Contact your local office, RE/MAX Regency today. Choose us for experienced, trusted agents that will get the job done.” visit www.teamregencyhomes.com R&^MKK Regency dSf 540-341-1000 • 403 Holiday Court • Warrenton, VA 20186 V * £ach office independently owned and operated.

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History From Page 7 Nine horses competed that May at Oakwood, an estate on Waterloo Road near Warrenton overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and (Mice owned by President Abe Lincoln's personal physician, Dr. Robert King Stone. In 1924, the race moved to a new course, Broadview Farm near Warrenton, and was mn for the first time under National Steeplechase Association rules It hns run each year since with only few interruptions during World War II. It was not unusual in the early years for horses to be entered in both of America’s most challenging timber races, the Maryland Hunt Cup and the Virginia Gold Cup in the same year — the ultimate steeplechase challenge. These two demanding races are both set over four miles of four- (Virginia) or five(Maryland) foot-high rail fences That they are scheduled only one week apart makes winning both a feat: only one horse, Howard Bruce's remarkable Billy Barton ridden by Albert Ober, has ever won both races in the same year (1926). With the resumption of racing after the war in 1946, a new era begun for the Gold Cup. Among the new crop of young riders were D. M “Mikey* Smithwick and his brother A. P. “Paddy" Smithwick Mikey won the 1946 race on Christopher Greer's Houseman, and would later retire the fourth Gold Cup challenge trophy for Greer in 1953 The Hall of Fame brothers eventually rode five Gold Cup winners between them. Over the years. Gold Cup fans have witnessed many memorable events But until 1957. no single horse hud ever won the race three times and only three horses had won it twice. Leeds Don accomplished the triple in consecutive years. Owned by David "Zeke" Ferguson of Hume, the big gray had been bred, raised and trained on local turf by Ridgely White, son of Arthur White, jockey of the first Gold Cup winner. It was a cold, rainy day and only four horses took on the slippery course. Leeds Don had trouble with his first jumps, even going to his knees at the seventh, but veteran jockey Joe Aitcheson kept him on his feet and pressed him to victory. Aitcheson not only won that key race, but also won five out of the six races on the card that day. The Hall of Famer would eventually win eight Virginia Gold Cups on eight different horses — a record that still stands. The 1960s combatant trio After Leeds Don retired the fifth challenge trophy, the most exciting rivalry in the history of the Gold Cup developed. The contestants were three Virginia gentlemen of the turf — Paul Mellon, Sen. John Warner nnd Joe Rogers. All of them had gixxl horses at the same time, and the Cup alternated bark and forth among them Great Meadow annually attracts 40-50,000 steeplechase fans for theVirginia Gold Cup. Annually run on the first Saturday in May, the race meet was first held near Warrenton in 1922. the creation of a group of foxhunters looking for a place to test their best horses. Warner fondly remembers those neighborly rivalries, including the case of champagne he won in a bet with his then father-in-law Paul Mellon when his Annual Meeting beat Mellon's Chapel Street. Annual Meeting was “an old raw-boned rascal from the backwoods of Virginia," Warner recalled. “He cost very little — about $1,500 I think; but the thing that wins the Gold Cup is heart, and Annual Meeting had heart." The horse won two Gold Cup races for Warner and then, seemingly on his way to a third victory in 1974, pulled up lame after the final fence The winner of that race was Paul Mellon's small gelding Mongogo. It was Mr. Mellon's first Gold Cup success in almost four decades of trying See History. Page 18 (HTMANIIINO A<>l MS III ISIANIHNd HI SI I IS Regency Frnliin il Urting* I Kr Heal l *« F0643?5?5 (Delaplane Va) Beautiful private 34 acre property Custom huitt home with large open floor plan (iorgeous Hickory Cabinet* in kitchen Convenient to routes 50 b6.55 6 HI lovely views Ot the mountains anrl abundant wildlife Room lor a hain and horses'" WR6562900 (lindnn Va) Beai/Mul bonw in pn vale country sotting Opnn floor plan Now (once Now dor*. New tiouso'MUST Sf E'l' I AEC.il XMN Hindoo Va) 5 acts tot toady to huikl yoot 'dtnam tiomp "1 Maid wood lotost Vnty ptivalo Bart'S to sovotal hundtod aotos nt patk la'Hl (I ako Anns. Va) Bpairtilul hard woodpd 10 a up tot Vnry pnvalo1 On pnvatB sirlp of lakp On nil (Ip k,k I(k:Iik1ps boat slip Hoarty 101 Hmktinq In Thp Ho,iiI Of lakp Anna"1 Imothy, Timothy Mix & 3rd cutting Tlmothy/Altalfa Thick Load Sizes Appro* 250 bates or 400 bate loatte. Sar/ijh wjfrit, ffnc. Celebrating Our 41st Anniversary! So Mach Under One Roof •Your Hometown Store * The Largest In-stock Inventory... On Carpets, Area Rugs, Orientals, Vinyl, Hardwoods, Laminates, Ceramics & Remnants Rfxjdpm,* 'K (h Serving I uiiiiiiwi. I ul/n'/i-r K Hupixiiuinnm k i tmuiirt Vm /*#>#> One location Only! Amissville! 540-937-5500 • 1-800-870-9098 Hiv* Rtf ?11 Af't • Arrw,viltf VA

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Hall From Page 6 1970 Boon Pttimtno. 74 Quashed, “82 Cinzano • Campaigned three Virginia Steeplechase Association timber champions: 19H9 Wuquero, XMi Field* «f Omagh, X)7 Field* of Omagh Campaigned 200H VSA hurdle champion One Sea • Won the Frond* Thornton Oreen Award 19H7 • Won the VSA Special Hecognition Award 2003 Cinzano Steeplechase home bred in Uruguay, the gelding began hi* jump racing career over timber in 1981, racing through 1987 with 16 wina in 23 start*. Cinzano waa undefeated in nine atarta with owner-rider Handy Kouae. • 19Hl-’82 Seven Camera champion • Winner 1982 Middlehurg Bowl (Wilin' McCormick) • 1982 VPPA Timber Homo of tho Yrnr • Winner 1984 Kokcby Bowl (Willie McCormick i • Won meow with Mteholo Rouse. Tbinetto Phillips, Hilary Thompson. Patti Cassol Joseph M. Rogers • Campaigned three VPPA Timber Horses of tho Year: 1907 flallyguy. 73 King of Spades. ‘KM Private Gary • Campaigned' w° VSAtimlier champs: 1991 Imperial Mom. 1M Word of Honor • Campaigned 1992 VSA hurdle champ Heart of Oak • VHA leading owner *91 ~ '92 • VSA leading trainer '91 • Won the 200.'i VSA Special Recognition await! • Won the 1989 Francis Thornton Green award • Won the 1987 Spur Steeplechasing Honor • Was 1907 VPPA leading rider 1 EM ERSON Emerson It a delightful tuny thui /«*<■» plai r at hutflng lllllt llurtr lurm, In Ihe fmilhlllt tlf Suguiliutf WoHitUtln A In linn slurv Hint’ll on r v ihmi-iiif» I Hr iiiillw". Miii> Ami. 1'imrll. "«"i’il iiml *>|*« *.»!»«» „ Iioim’ l.iiin i" l'iH')t «t illr. Mil vi|h’It’ iHi Hri’il i.iimiI IMHinl ami i- ^ hi Hill’ll Hi iivrv lit " Vi'itn Itu «lm> I'lH iv •!' li"" fid11 Himi "'ll'«' »i"P»'«»»K ii|.iiiii"e ."inii>i'"n A h',h"• fi kI lilt -tll iiKi'* Pim h«*r a »•*"«* "•»*>• tIVIM) la< awl mall Imlinlrd. 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Hall From Pag* 20 Sugar Bee Bred in Virginia by Norman Brown by Del Bee out of Sugar Mama. Sugar Bee began his jump racing career over hurdles with owner Reynolds Cowles and trainer Felix Nuesch. He moved to the Maryland stable of Charlie Fenwick Jr. for new owner Mrs. Wallace Lanahan. then for owner Nick Arundel. In 1983, Sugar Bee won the International Gold Cup over hurdles at the now-denmet Rolling Rock races in Pennsylvania. He repeated the feat m the 1986 International, which was turned into a timber stakes when it moved that year to Great Meadow, a course created by Arundel In 1986, Sugar Bee won the Virpnja Gold Cup, and in *87 the versatile chestnut won the Maryland Hunt Cup Saluter Rivaling Secretariat for Vtrgmia's mast famous homebred. Saluter was born in Loudoun County, bred by Round Hill horsewoman Rose Estes The lanky bay had a brief, unfruitful career over hurdles before turning to timber Owned by Richmond’s Ann and Henry Stern. Saluter was trained and ridden by Maryland -baaed Jack Fisher Saluter won six straight Virginia ( add Cups at Great Meadow, two International Gold Cups over the same course, and four Virginia Hunt Cups over the timber course at Muntpelier. Saluter had a total of '21 wins in 34 starts, breaking Dumb's long-standing sanctioned timber wins record. He was NSA timber champ in 1994. 96, 9H and 99. and was inducted into the Virginia Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame in 2006 Saluter was six-tune leading Virginia-bred over fences, six-time VSA Horse of the year and four- , time VSA leading timber horse Saluter also shipped to England for the short-lived Marlborough Cup. a race he won in 1997 to gamer a $100,000 Work! Timber Championship bonus Newly inducted into the Virginia Steeplechase Mall of Fame, owner-breeder Paul Mellon, left. jockey Paddy Neilson and trainer Ridgely White take a look at an advance copy of the Fauquier Democrat after the 1975 Virginia Odd Cup. PUnto 6y Douglas lass SKYUNE GARAfiE DOOR Residential & Commercial • Sales & Service on All Makes & Models • installation i mi'K uui Classlm Collection 'Our pmt"> "ill not he beaten (87)1894-9205 (540)223-3002 —miiaiiiiiiiwnwi * hri'f t 'tiitMtfS * Theodora Randolph's Walrus jumps the 12th at Broadview to win the 1968 Gold Cup under jocHey Joe Aitcheson Randolph is among the first inductees into the Virginia Steeplechase Hall of Fame. ASK ABOUT OUR: Lowest race & Satisfaction Guarantees Go green this spring Upgrading to a more energy efficient HVAC system today can conserve energy ^ for a greener tomorrow. • ■; I. A newer efficient system not orrfy saves energy, It also saves you money Experience the McCrea Way today...our comtart coreultanls a» wperti anrtyitTg HVt%C efltferm and prcMdng economtod nMioni to homeowner McCREA 11225REBATE ^CARRIER* SYSTEMS Offtl \AUJ J/3/0I1HW M9/* to the Experts” \l\Ct /*«* towwerKT coeewnjNC mm 4 Aifl dbN&tnWWS

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