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  1. Phone (540)675-3338 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents o r*J £®cn< _o«o

  2. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck 911 CENTER: Dispatcher and

  3. By Nicholas M. Horrock and Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock

  4. I’m terribly syjjMtfuietic with the dispatchers.... often they’re (^ing

  5. Most emergency services, the letter said, “recognize 90 seconds

  6. this month. '‘The dispatcher problem needs to be fixed

  7. State

  8. See ASSEMBLY, Page A6 Meetings & Notice • All

  9. Freezing

  10. With the addition of a full-time

  11. Mary Ann Kuhn

  12. Nicholas M. Horrock Staff writer

  13. Jan Clatterbuck

  14. top interview shows, and co-produced America Ibnight with Leslie

  15. and criminal issues, including the U.S. Supreme Court, medicine

  16. School

  17. OCI1UU1 oupei illLCUUdll, ivuuu i Chappell said that if

  18. Olympic dreams

  19. Champion

  20. Award winner

  21. By Hodge Miller Special to the Rappahannock News Greg

  22. UR ATHjf

  23. WINNERS: From .^Jeffery Ogburn, third place. Greg Flournoy of

  24. state championship in last year's tournament. Flournoy and Ogburn

  25. All Dogs

  26. LOUIS HITT

  27. SUSAN HEYL

  28. There's never been a better time

  29. Yes!

  30. Dillon Knight, who also was an AAU state champion

  31. YOGA

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  33. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE

  34. Mo Paymonti, Mo Interest Until Januair 2B0S

  35. OteaMwI^MlwiOwningwrtwp ; • rwiMM. M UMt! itmitry 20K Nut

  36. Varsity star

  37. By Hodge Miller Special to the Rappahannock News The

  38. Ibrrance beat Chris Moon 12-10 in overtime. Daniel Clement

  39. The next home match against Fauquier scheduled for Jan.

  40. By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The

  41. In Memory of

  42. stands at 1-9 on the season and 0-1 in

  43. Open House

  44. William H. Young

  45. In 1951, he was made a diplomate of the

  46. In Memory of

  47. Justice Advisory Council of Northern Virginia. Dr. Young taught

  48. Dr. Young’s other interests

  49. Culpeper Health Care Center.

  50. Rae E. Holbrook

  51. irCIWPIT fIDUSr

  52. • Mitt to IIMAI to • FREE SHOP AT

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  54. She was a member of

  55. ton. and one daughter, Erin, of South Riding. Additional

  56. brother, Enc Fillebrown, of Oklahoma City. A memorial service

  57. Save Time & Money by coming to Winchester Eliminate

  58. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills

  59. Rappahannock J^etos

  60. Our View

  61. Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes

  62. After leaving Don and Diana Corbin early one morning

  63. life, and the power to carry that out. Because

  64. a challenge and he showed in all areas that

  65. God had not a thing to do with taking

  66. Hearthstone School’s annual fund-raising Christmas Bazaar was extremely successful

  67. extremely grateful to the Rappahannock News for publicizing the

  68. vendors who displayed their goods, and to all our

  69. Mary and Barney O’Meara for generously donating their beautiful

  70. \ss\0fl

  71. Letters to the Editor

  72. Rescue

  73. ent story, claiming Sherertz has been reluctant to take

  74. in harm’s way,” according to the letter. Carter wrote

  75. tim.” On Nov. 14, Carter wrote to Sherertz reporting

  76. calls, they must answer all calls to the sheriff’s

  77. they must do. As in this case the dispatcher

  78. By Stefanie Shaw Special to the Rappahannock News The

  79. undefeated AA William Monroe. Due in part to poor

  80. On Jan. 6, the girls traveled to New Market

  81. added four points and six rebounds. In the final

  82. work and strong defense were contributing factors in the

  83. Staff

  84. Versatile office

  85. over 30 years, Horrock directed a team of reporters

  86. into Iraq through Jordan, arriving with a small group

  87. “See Ray...It’ll Pay”

  88. We have several qualified buyers who are sold on the Rappahannock

  89. HERON POND

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  91. ECOLOGY LANE

  92. Rick Kohler Mitzie Young Betsy Hille Kaye Kohler Marge Montague

  93. basis,” concluded Tbler. “All we have to do is

  94. A graduate of Frostburg State University in 2001, she

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  104. interview. Obenshain is also looking for areas where federal

  105. Obenshain, Hayes said, is interested in Rappahannock Delegate Allen

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  148. months. Many are predicting the 60-day winter session will

  149. Schools

  150. Chappell said practice is the

  151. January 15, 2004 www.timescommunity.com

  152. By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Someone

  153. movie thriller, “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Such is

  154. Audrey, who lives with her parents in Amissville, first

  155. acknowledges her father’s wisdom but does not disguise her

  156. Audrey is a fantastic

  157. Above left, the Speer family pose in the trophy

  158. By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News After

  159. ‘Whale Rider’ movie

  160. It isn’t that Koro comes or that he doesn’t

  161. By Amy Silver Special to the Rappahannock News Hearthstone

  162. Known as an “American folk blues hero,” Catfish Hodge

  163. i a solo guitar and an expressive voice can

  164. special Valentine’s Day confections will be available for purchase,

  165. Above, in her safety-required steel mesh mask and steel

  166. By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Donald

  167. metropolitan area. At his upcoming concert at the Theatre,

  168. A word of warning to all tractor owners and

  169. Boston

  170. Rev. Jeffrey Light. Birthday celebrations for this week include

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  172. February has been scheduled also. Call Mauri Payne at

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  174. I received a copy of a map of Military

  175. is for what it’s worth. People have been asking

  176. ‘Sons of Praise ’ trio

  177. Photo courtesy/Washington Baptist Church The ‘Sons of Praise’ gospel

  178. Bailey wife of Rev. Phil Bailey who has her

  179. Church members are making plans for their eight Annual

  180. Clark to the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association

  181. Ki Theatre announces the winter and spring series of

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Phone (540)675-3338 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents o r*J £®cn< _o«o 3>00 —^ c fo w»- *-« Wso^ to 20 1= T '£i o u z J> K K * * X. IK 2> O X * § CO & w I D n o> 126th Year... No. 3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2004 County’s 911 dispatch system under fire Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck 911 CENTER: Dispatcher and Deputy Sheriff Angela Deavers, 25, of Washington operates the county’s emergency dispatch system out of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. By Nicholas M. Horrock and Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Staff Writers Rappahannock County fire department officials say that the Sheriff’s Office dispatchers delay getting emergency calls out, make mistakes in locations and are not sufficiently trained in fire and rescue dispatching. They said the dispatchers, who are deputy sheriffs, are overworked and sometimes distracted by other duties. Concerned about delays in a rural county where distances and time count in saving lives, the Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company sent two written complaints to Sheriff Larry . Sherertz detailing three incidents in the past two months: • On Nov. 6, it took 15 minutes to get an ambulance to a citizen suffering chest pains even though he lived less than a mile from the station. The delay was traced to the dispatchers. • On Nov. 10, it took a dispatcher four minutes to send out a fire alarm. I’m terribly syjjMtfuietic with the dispatchers.... often they’re (^ing nothing for hours and then they suddenly face 25 minutes of concentrated terror. John McCarthy County Administrator Most emergency services, the letter said, “recognize 90 seconds as the standard.” • On Dec. 1, a call was dispatched on the wrong channel, delaying rescue a critical five minutes and the dispatcher failed to warn fire fighters that a gun was involved. The letters, written by Amissville Fire Chief J.B. Carter, were provided to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors which made them public this month. '‘The dispatcher problem needs to be fixed through better training as Fire and Rescue dispatchers and by placing two dispatchers on duty at all times," the letter said. Sherertz said in an interview this week that he is studying how to improve the county’s fire and rescue dispatch system and he is “95 percent convinced" to hire another dispatcher See RESCUE, Page A4 State tax battle brews By Nicholas M. Horrock and ‘ Dominic Bonaiuto Rappahannock News Staff Writers The Virginia General Assembly convened Wednesday for a tax and 'budget battle that will see Rappahannock legislators taking on Democratic Gov. Mark Warner’s tax reform proposal. Shortly before Christmas, Warner delivered a tax reform package calling for increasing the sales tax from 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent; increasing the tobacco tax from 2.5 cents per pack to 25 cents and raising income taxes on Virginians who earn more than $100,000 a year. The tobacco changes would allow county and local taxes to go even higher. Rappahannock’s Sen. Mark Obenshain, R- 26th District, who defeated independent legislator Rodney L. See ASSEMBLY, Page A6 Meetings & Notice • All Rappahannock County government offices will be . dosed Friday, Jan. 16 in observance of Lee-Jackson day, and Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Rappahannock County library also will be dosed Jan. 19 and will reopen on Jan. 20. • On Monday, Jan. 19 the Rappahannock National Bank will be dosed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20. • Rapidtran transportation services will not operate on Friday, Jan. 16, in observance of Lee-Jackson Day. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging. • On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse on Gay Street (See agenda Page A4.) Ills 91 6*03700 23050 »2 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Freezing beauty Hiker Hunt Harris stopped to capture the beauty of winter in a photo taken while leading a group of hikers to White Oak Canyon last Saturday morning. His Ragged Mountain Resource Center sponsors hikes the second Saturday of each month. The photo was taken midway into the canyon between the third and. fourth major falls. Rappahannock News Photo/Hunt Harris Meet the staff who bring you Rappahannock’s news With the addition of a full-time staff writer, the Rappahannock News has completed assembling its editorial team. Last week, veteran journalist Nicholas M. Horrock, who is currently living in Northern Virginia, joined the staff. “Nick has told us how much he loves Rappahannock County, and is eager to meet more people and learn more about his new beat, which covers basically anything that happens here,” said John Tbler, executive vice president of the News. Horrock joins Rappahannock News Editor Mary Ann Kuhn, Office Manager Jan Clatterbuck, and regular contributing photographer Richard Lykes. Editor marks first year Mary Aim Kuhn, a 15-year resident of Rappahannock and former contributing writer, took charge of the News a year ago, after long-time editor and general manager Barbara Wayland became ill. Kuhn, an award-winning Washington journalist and national television producer, produced Nightwatch with Charlie Rose, one of television’s Mary Ann Kuhn Editor Nicholas M. Horrock Staff writer Jan Clatterbuck Office manager. top interview shows, and co-produced America Ibnight with Leslie Stahl qnri Charles Kuralt. Kuhn also worked with Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News. Prior to joining CBS, Kuhn co-produced Point-to-Point, a weekly current affairs interview program on ABC’s Washington affiliate. During her career as a newspaper reporter Kuhn worked for United Press International, the Washington Daily News, The Washington Star and lastly, The Washington Post. During her 25-year career, she covered legal and criminal issues, including the U.S. Supreme Court, medicine and science and such persons as the Mayor of Washington, D. C. Her assignments took her to coal mine disasters in Pennsylvania and to interviews with renown figures here and abroad, including Nancy Reagan. She authored an award-winning series on how a family copes with cancer, and lived with the family until their teenage daughter died of cancer. After leaving Washington, D.C., See STAFF, Page A5 School Board to upgrade schools By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend a $3.75 million bond issue to build a new auxiliary gym at the elementary school, air condition it. and upgrade electrical services. The bonds would also pay for new track and athletic fields at the high school, replacing modular units at the elementary school and replacing the roof at the elementary school. OCI1UU1 oupei illLCUUdll, ivuuu i Chappell said that if the Board of Supervisors approved the proposal, bids could be asked in March, returned by April and work could begin in the summer. He said he had discussed it with County Administrator John McCarthy-and a joint session with the Board of Supervisors could come as early as Jan. 27. Two elements underscored the School Board’s decision to move last night: the long overdue nature of the construction and upgrades and a propitious state education bond market where interest rates are currently 4.4 percent per $1,000. Under this plan, the bonds would be sold in May. Chappell said in an interview after the meeting that the project would serve the “most important people in the county: our children.” He told the members of the board that the cost of the money on the bond market may rise later this year and that the architect estimated that if construction was delayed a year, there could be a five to eight percent cost increase. Board Chairman Wesley Mills said he worried that the board may feel “like we’re being pushed” on the projects, but said each of the steps were long overdue and the bond rate reduced the cost See SCHOOLS, Page A6 Olympic dreams Wakefield School’s Audrey Speer, 13, of Amissville is on her way to fencing at the U.S. Junior Olympics. See Page B1. Celebration The Theatre presents a program Sunday in observance of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See Page B3. Champion RCES fifth grader Greg Flournoy wins state AAU wrestling title for 65 lbs. division. See Page A2. Award winner ‘Whale Rider,’ a sleeper hit, is showing at The Theatre in - Washington on Friday at 8 p.m. See Page B1.

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Greg Flournoy wins 65 lbs. Virginia AAU wrestling title By Hodge Miller Special to the Rappahannock News Greg Flournoy, a fifth grader at Rappahannock County Elementary School, won the 65 lbs. state wrestling title at the Virginia AAU Elementary School State Wrestling Tbumament at Bayside High School in Virginia Beach on Jan. 10. The tournament was divided into three divisions: Kindergarten - 1st Grade; 2nd - 3rd Grade; and 4th - 5th Grade. Each division was divided into specific weight brackets ranging from 35 lbs. to unlimited. Flournoy entered the tournament as a lower seed in the 65 lbs. division 4th - 5th grades, and was bracketed with 12 wrestlers from across the state. This bracket had three previous AAU elementary state champions. In his opening match. Flournoy faced off with Rhett Hall from the Hawks Club Flournoy dominated the match from start to finish and won on a second period pin. His next opponent was second seed, Jeffrey Ogbum of the Pin-to-Win Wrestling Club. Ogbum had also won a UR ATHjf iVELO ES,«? _NT<| WINNERS: From .^Jeffery Ogburn, third place. Greg Flournoy of Rappahannock, first place, and Dillon Knight second place hold their awards at the Virginia AAU Elementary School State Wrestling Tournament in Virginia Beach last Saturday. state championship in last year's tournament. Flournoy and Ogburn started off slowly. trying to feel each other out. Ogburn opened the scoring with a takedown in the first period. Flournoy came back with an escape and a takedown to record a 3-2 win. Flournoy's championship match was against top seed All Dogs Over 4 months of age on or before January 1st must have a valid rabies vaccination and dog license for 2004 no later than January 31. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call . f540)675-5360 By Order of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator * V m WE FINANCE ^COUNTRY LOUIS HITT Branch Manager SUSAN HEYL Loan Officer There's never been a better time to invest in a place in the country. ■RESIDENTIAL FINANCING -REFINANCE -LOT FINANCING •FIRST MORTGAGES -PRE-APPROVALS -UNIMPROVED UNO •NO ACREAGE LIMITATION -FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS Country Mortgaged ❖Farm Credit 5403470344 or 1000-559-1016 ext 8 www.farmcreditofvirginias.com Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock News Subscription Rates By Maifr****^ Rappahannock. ..$21 .“/yctf Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°°/year Name Address _ City_ State Zip. Old Addran New Address: n:i \ I Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: 1 lappahatmodt Nnrn, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 I ginia 22747. This lixm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS I I I I Tie Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every hursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, tic. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at addiional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in tappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send ddress changes to Rappahannock News, EO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Dillon Knight, who also was an AAU state champion in last year’s tournament. Flournoy was aggressive from the opening whistle and led 5-0 at the end of the first period. He was on a mission in the second period and quickly pinned Knight to record the win for his state title. YOGA Stretch. ,5trengthen. Relax Rejuvenate. Parks & Rec Bldg, Front Royal Begins January 18, 2004 Sundays & Wednesdays Register at first class. Walk-in’s if space is available. 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Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker Middle School wrestling team takes second win By Hodge Miller Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County Middle School wrestling team beat the Fauquier squad for its second win of the season, 33-29, on Jan. 7 at Fauquier High School. With an equal number of forfeits due to no wrestlers in certain weight classes, it came down to a head to head match. The Junior Panthers came away victorious. The Rappahannock Middle School Tfeam Wrestling Roster 70 lbs — Greg Flournoy 80 lbs — Conner Miller 85 lbs - Davey Tbrrance 90 lbs — Daniel Clement 95 lbs — Chris Lee 100 lbs — Zack Wayland 105 lbs — Huck Pace 130 lbs — Dugald Day 135 lbs — AJE Richards 140 lbs — Ben Pendleton, and Austin Burnett 145 lbs — Jordan Tbrrance and Aidan Demolli 152 lbs — Will Sonnett 160 lbs — Jeff Booher 171 lbs — Nathan Stout and Jeremy Diley Greg Flournoy opened the wrestling match setting a great tone, quickly pinning Stuart Simpson in 34 seconds. Conner Miller pinned Austin Crosby in one minute, 23 seconds. Davey Ibrrance beat Chris Moon 12-10 in overtime. Daniel Clement was pinned in the third period by Jeff Miller. Chris Lee lost by Tfech Fall to David Yost. Zack Wayland was pinned late in the third period by JD Taylor. Huck Pace was pinned at the end of the first period by Dillon Hogan. Dugald Day recorded a pin in 19 seconds over Braden Stultz. Will Sonnett pinned Taylor Brown in two minutes, 39 seconds. Jeff Booher pinned Tyler Moyer in 22 seconds. Nathan Stout trailed 5-2 before losing by pin very late in the third period. As a coach, I was extremely happy and proud of the squad. We wrestled strong and aggressive in our second match. We had many wonderful surprises and a few disappointments. The boys have worked very hard in practice and I am proud of the way we wrestled. Our conditioning w as a little off, but we will get settled back into a regular practice schedule now that the holidays are over. Everybody wrestled with a lot of heart and determination; they all made me very proud. The next home match against Fauquier scheduled for Jan. 16 at Rappahannock High School will be rescheduled. Fauquier and Rappahannock are sending four members each to the Virginia Middle School Duals held in Richmond. These eight wrestlers will be wrestling for the Culpeper Cobra’s Wrestling Club. Please wish Greg Flournoy, Conner Miller, Chris Lee, and Ben Pendleton luck if you see them. The competition in Richmond will be tough, but the experience will be invaluable. The Young Panthers also won their first match over Locust Grove (Orange County) in a run-away on Dec. 17. We wrestled like champions and only lost one match the entire day. As a first match for many of the boys, it was an unbelievable day. The wrestling team is still looking for members. It has current open slots for 70, 75, 112, 119,125,189, and Heavyweight. Any 6th-8th-grade students who are interested should show up at the elementaiy cafeteria from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each school day. Varsity Girls’ basketball team gets first win of season By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School varsity girls’ basketball team picked up its first win of the season as it split two games, losing to Madison County 58-19 but defeating Wakefield Country Day School 39-28. The team’s record now In Memory of My Beloved Husband James H. Hitt Three years ago today Jan 14, 2004 you passed away, although it seems like yesterday. 1 will always love & miss you so much. your wife, Shirley stands at 1-9 on the season and 0-1 in the Bull Run District. Against Madison on Jan. 7, the Lady Panthers scored first on a free throw by Molly Burke but the Mountaineers ran off the next 16 points to put the Panthers in a big hole. The Panthers could not get anything going offensively scoring just five field goals for the game. Brittany Thornhill scored 12 of the Lady Panthers’ 19 points of the evening. The best quarter for the Lady Panthers was the fourth when they put eight points on the board. Against Wakefield on Jan. 10, the Owls scored the first four points before the Lady Panthers outscored the Owls 8-2 the remainder of the quarter to take an 8-6 lead. Hutcheson spurred a Panther rally by scoring six third quarter points to push the Panthers’ advantage out to 29-20. Tfen fourth quarter points, six by Thornhill and four by Woodweird provided the final margin of victory for the Lady Panthers. More Sports stories, Page A5 Mountain Laurel Montessori School Open House Sunday, January 18, 2003 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Explore the classrooms Meet the teachers Learn more about Montessori RSVP 540-636-4257 For Children Ages 16 months - 12 years Parent/Child Program for Ages 8 weeks - 3 years mlml 23 @ earth link, net i.org 155 Biggs Drive • P.O. 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William H. Young Washington psychiatrist William Hurlbert Young, Jr, died at the age of 83 from pneumonia on Jan. 8 in Fauquier Memorial Hospital. Eight years ago, he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke from which he never fully recovered. At the time of his death, he was living in the Tbwn of Washington. He was bom on June 1,1920 in Newton, Mass. In 1934, his family moved to Elgin, 111., where in 1938 he graduated with academic and athletic honors from Elgin Academy. In 1942, Dr. Young graduated with a degree in history from Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. In 1945, he graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Mich. He then completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Afterwards, he entered the U.S. Army as captain in the Medical Corps. There he served as an MD on ships bringing home overseas personnel and their families. After the. war, Dr. Young trained in psychiatry at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, The Washington School of Psychiatry, The Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, and the Austen Rigg Center (Stockbridge, Mass.). In 1951, he was made a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He also established his private practice in Alexandria, Va. Also in 1951, he was appointed director of the Alexandria Mental Hygiene Clinic, became a consultant to the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home and the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. He also supervised psychiatric residents at the Arlington Mental Hygiene Clinic and the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute. While belonging to the Washington Psychiatric Association, he was appointed to both the executive and ethics committees. He was also the treasurer and later the chairman of its Northern Virginia Chapter. In 1983, he became a lifetime fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and vice president of the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Young was also a member of the Advisory Board for these organizations: the Alexandria Board of Trade, the Alexandria Boys’ Club, the Sursum Corda School, and the National Council of Christians and Jews. He served as chairman of the State Professional Advisory Board for Mental Health and the Child Mental Health Study Committee. He also served on the Criminal In Memory of Frances G. Eubanks who departed from us Jan. 14, 1998 A Wonderful Mother God made a wonderful mother And He molded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars. In her cheeks, fair roses you see: God made a wonderful mother And He gave that dear mother to us. We love you and miss you. Love John, Betty and Family Justice Advisory Council of Northern Virginia. Dr. Young taught pastoral psychiatry at the Virginia Theological Seminary and gave seminars for the Washington School of Psychiatry. He served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine and at the University of Virginia schools of medicine and nursing. He also made time for teaching programs at Operation Headstart in Northern Virginia. After moving to Rappahannock County in 1974, Dr. Young became the medical director of the RappahannockRapidan Mental Health Center as well as maintaining his priJ vate practice. He joined the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and from 1984-1994, he was Chairman of the Board of the Rappahannock Public Library and guided the development of the new buildine. Dr. Young’s other interests included the Rappahannock Association for the Arts, the Rappahannock Players and the Democratic Party. He was ve~y active in the Movie Film Committee for the Washington Theatre. Photography and gardening were his favorite hobbies. In 1991, he became a certified Master Gardener for the State of Virginia. Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Annette (Mitzie) Young, a former psychiatric social worker, social work administrator and later a real estate agent, and four children: Arianne, a psychiatric and medical-surgical nurse in Harrisonburg, Va.; Kevin, a physician in Plymouth, N.H.; Lorraine, a CPA in Fairfax City, Va.; and Michael, mechanic and breeder of Arabian horses in Lithia, Fla.; four grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Andrew, and Michael Jaimes. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to any of the following: Headwaters Endowment, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, or any other educational or environmental organizations in Rappahannock County. Carolyn A. Jenkins Born in Rappahannock Carolyn Albright Jenkins, 73, of Warrenton died Jan. 6 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She v/as bom March 22, 1930 in Rappahannock County to the late Thomas Jenkins and Alice Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her sister, Florine Jenkins. She is survived by her husband, Earl Bradley Jenkins, three sons, Ron Jenkins of Sandy Hook, Va., Rick Jenkins of Culpeper and Scott Jenkins of Lignum. Additional survivors include one brother, Marshall Jenkins of Culpeper, four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Jan. 9 at Found and Sons Chapel in Culpeper with Rev. R. Wayne Bernardo officiating. Interment followed in Woodville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 4634, Charlottesville, Va. 22905. Dell C. Dodson Bom in Rappahannock Dell Christine Dodson, 90, of Warrenton died Jan. 6 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Dodson was bom Jan. 3, 1914 in Rappahannock. A graveside service was held Jan. 9 at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Rev. John K. Burke and Rev. Phillip Bailey officiating. Rae E. Holbrook Family in Amissville Rae Ella Holbrook, 88, of Breiningsville, Pa. died Jan. 5 at Fauquier Hospital. She was bom Sept. 23, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pa. to the late Frank Heine and Hazel Dell Woods Heine. $20 gets you started with our Easy Fitness Pass No contracts No service fees Real Results Offix valid (gt new students at Frcot Royal location only Expaes 2714/04 Call Viv anc for more info (540) 636-4026 www.jazzercise.com irCIWPIT fIDUSr 806 North Main Street • Culpeper, VA 540-825-5585 Wall to Wall Carpet • Sheet Vinyl Flooring * Residential & Commercial Wood Flooring • Laminate Flooring • Ceramic TOe Expert Installation CARPET REMNANTS! We Specialize in Custom Design Ceramic Tile 100’s to Choose From! 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Can serve surrounding area and businesses within Business Centre. 540-825-1213 Please email inquires to: info@CulpeperbusinessCentre.com www.culpeperbusinesscentre.com She was a member of Bi einingsville Assembly of God Church and attended Open Door Baptist Church. She is survived by one son. Robert McClaen Love of Breiningsville. Pa., and one daughter. Carol Dell Jenkins of Amissville. Additional survivors include one sister, Elizabeth Woltemar, 10 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephew's. A funeral service was held Jan. 8 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper, with Brother Mackie Jenkins officiating. Interment followed in the Jenkins Cemetery in Amissville. Leslie Fillebrown Family in Washington Leslie Fillebrown, 50, of Loudoun County died Jan. 1 at Washington Hospital Center. Ms. Fillebrowm was born March 10,' 1953 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was employed by Building Services Contracting Association in Fairfax. Ms. Fillebrown is survived by her parents, Arthur and Priscilla Fillebrown of Washing ton. and one daughter, Erin, of South Riding. Additional survivors include two sisters. Karen Snow of Medford. N. J. and Pamela Newton of Annandale; and one brother, Enc Fillebrown, of Oklahoma City. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Fairfax. m w VALLEY AVIATION Save Time & Money by coming to Winchester Eliminate the has^k of the Washington ADIZ. ■ Qiscove5'y6Kghts-$49.00 ■ Sightseeing ■ ■ FliglV^instruction ■ Aircraft Rental ■ Gif£ Certificates Available Winchester Regional Airport *615 Airport R<±, Suite 104 (540)665-5115 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone (alls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. 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Rappahannock J^etos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President ' To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 'S^ax: (540) 675-3088 Our View Runaway train We generally try to stay out of other counties’ business, but what has happened with the new Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has many people in Rappahannock and Fauquier concerned—and we should be. The former “smart growth” majority was voted out by heavily financed development interests and a miserably low turnout. In its place, a six-member pro-development majority, has emerged, moving with a vengeance to bring back the 80,000 building lots the prior board had eliminated, and the sewer extensions they had voted not to build. And that’s just for starters. They’ve also voted to change meeting procedures, leaving the “smart growth” board chairman—who was elected at large by the county, and was supposed to remain in charge—without any leadership role. And from a regional standpoint, talk in Loudoun about the feared Western Transportation Corridor—also called “the Developers’ Highway”— has started up again. Such is the stuff of political payback. This has led deeply concerned citizens to call for a special meeting with their state representatives to put the brakes on this runaway train. Good luck. It seems remarkable that just last year, Loudoun Supervisor Jim Burton (I-Blue Ridge)— one of the three “smart growth” supervisors who now form the new minority—had appeared before both the Rappahannock and Fauquier boards of supervisors, outlining what a mess Loudoun had become after years of rampant growth. It wasn’t pretty then, and it’s going to get worse. Closer to home, people are wondering what the impact of a pro-development board will have on our rural counties. Some people feel that with more of Loudoun opened up for suburban sprawl, the pressure will be off Fauquier and Rappahannock at least in the short term. But when the big developers finish off Loudoun, where will they go next? Are there any lessons to be learned? Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that when regular citizens fail to exercise their right to vote, the outcome of elec tions can be determined by powerful groups with specific agendas. lb Happened in Loudoun, and it can happen here. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes A herd of sheep make tracks after a recent snowfall as they follow the leader in hopes of finding "greener pastures" in this snowy white landscape on the farm of Dr. Todd Burdic near Flint Hill. Letters For Don and Diana Corbin: ‘Thank you for your example’ After leaving Don and Diana Corbin early one morning a couple days after an automobile accident killed one of their sons and injured another, I went to work and somehow just couldn’t get into my work. My heart had a void that ran deep and wide so I decided to taike a ride on the drive and have a talk with God. It was one of those rare occurrences that I was at a loss for words because of that void, so I was forced into that meditative state in hopes to hear that still small voice of God. This is from that voice. Because you, Don and Diana, chose life a number of years ago, God richly blessed you with Dylan, Kara, Ashley, Nathan and Zack. You also extended your love of life too Elinor in the process. By your example, you taught your children to seek the face of God, praying for knowledge of His will in your life, and the power to carry that out. Because of that, they had a faith-based foundation on which to build their lives. By your example, they learned how to live life a day at a time with an attitude of gratitude for the experience of life, no matter what the day’s challenge may bring. By your example, you taught them that God continued to do for us, what we could not do for ourselves. By your example you taught your children how to love and appreciate all people and to have compassion for their fellows. Because of your example, they have a passion and zeal for life and without fear, because of that faith-based life you expressed to them. Dylan certainly took the ball and ran with it. Any ball would do, in any area of his life. Because of these influences, Dylan realized life to be a challenge and he showed in all areas that he was up to the challenge. Many times it has been said to look for the Christ in everyone’s face to have the proper sight when addressing people. Tb look on the face of Dylan Corbin was to get a glimpse of that joyous spirit of God indeed. Because of your example, the community has been touched by God through the life of your son, and we too have been richly blessed. The only thing we can do is love our children with the love God has given us. You have been an example to us all here too. Each of us are left with memories of Dylan. None as much as yours. Each of us will have those memories to take with us to eternity. Again, none as much as yours. Dylan is and always will be with us in spirit, yet not as much as with you. God had not a thing to do with taking Dylan from us, yet he does this day embrace Dylan as Dylan embraces Him. The separation anxiety felt from Dylan being separated from us is only a fragment of the pain we would feel should we be eternally separated from God, for Dylan was only one part of the body of Christ, and a blessed part of that body he is. I pray and know that God will embrace you, Don, Diana, and all that have been blessed by the spirit of God that dwelt in your son Dylan. And we will continue to embrace you too. Thank you for your example and sharing your lives with us. Peace of the Lord be with you, now and forever. From that still small voice, through a friend that loves you too. Ken Shankle Sperryville A ‘thank you’ from Hearthstone School Hearthstone School’s annual fund-raising Christmas Bazaar was extremely successful this year despite a change of date and venue due to the snowstorm. We are extremely grateful to the Rappahannock News for publicizing the change, to Central Coffee Roasters for contributing brewed and bagged coffee for sale, to the artists and vendors who displayed their goods, and to all our supporters who shopped the Bazaar. We also raised over $1,000 through Christmas tree sales and again wish to thank Mary and Barney O’Meara for generously donating their beautiful trees. Amy Silver Hearthstone Core , Council \ss\0fl Jan- ^ •.«n COfl'rt' P\annm9^ da tVvebig^^ocl. Cou^y ^^Qtreef*£5? **• “^ovd v**r, s.u 1:30 P . find S»» W»°wr- BU8i»e8lra1 an4g ApPT°V . Compt^Mi',e^>Uc Co®®e“ • HistoT'c Districts Com Lloittee Letters to the Editor Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com). Rescue From Page A1 to assist the six women who now handle the system. The sheriff’s office received some 5,000 telephone calls last year including some 1,000 calling for fire or rescue, the sheriff said. Sherertz said he has “hinted to the powers that be that some capital funds may be needed to create a dispatch center," to relieve the crowding in the sheriff’s building. “I think our dispatchers do an outstanding job,” Sherertz said in the interview. “It is one of the hardest jobs in the sheriff’s office.” He said his office is in “total concert (with fire officials) in the need for training” and he is going to review the curriculum at the police academy to see if it is adequate on fire and rescue issues. He said that dispatchers must “constantly train” to keep up with changes in the community and techniques. Fire officials tell a differ ent story, claiming Sherertz has been reluctant to take action on the issue. Carter and Jack Atkins, president of the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association, said they became frustrated with the sheriff’s inaction and agreed last fall to write detailed incident reports on the problems. According to the letter to Sherertz from Carter, the sheriff's deputy who received the call in the Dec. 1 incident, dispatched it on the wrong channel which resulted in a five-minute delay in sending rescue workers to the scene. When the call was finally routed correctly, “the fire units were not told this was a shooting at any point during the dispatch,” Carter wrote. “This could lead to serious injury or death to one of my members that may respond directly from their home to the scene of an emergency," the Carter letter said. Four members of the fire department lived within a quarter of a mile from the scene and any one of them “could have found themselves in harm’s way,” according to the letter. Carter wrote that “our unit responded to the call and were informed to stage until the deputy arrived on the scene.” Stage is a fire department term for standing nearby and waiting for clearance to enter. Carter said in an interview that the incident was a suicide in which the deceased had used a pistol to shoot himself and that he was still alive when rescue workers arrived. “If I had this information earlier,” Carter wrote Sherertz, “I would have called for a helicopter to stand by for patient transport.” The patient had shot himself in the mouth, but was unconscious and alive, Carter said in the interview. He was transported to Charlottesville by a helicopter and died at the hospital. “I don’t know if (Hie five minutes) would have made a difference or not,” Carter told a reporter. But in his letter, Carter warned: “This delay could be the difference between life and death for the trauma vie tim.” On Nov. 14, Carter wrote to Sherertz reporting two alleged delays in dispatching, one which drew a complaint from a resident who said it took “15 minutes to respond to his call for help when he was less than a mile away from the station.” Sherertz said he is investigating the three concerns. He said that repairs at the sheriff’s department caused an electric outage that may have disabled the taping system and he is studying tapes provided by the 911 coordinator. Carter said in his letters he was awaiting these reports. The Amissville fire department, Carter said in an interview, responds to both fire and rescue assignments in Culpeper and Rappahannock and uses Channel 33.82 so it can hear both calls. The Rappahannock sheriff s dispatcher has to send the call to Amissville from the Rappahannock County channel, he said. Sherertz said that the dispatchers face daunting tasks. In addition to fire and rescue calls, they must answer all calls to the sheriff’s office, dispatch deputies, game wardens, state police officers and the animal control officer. When the jail has women prisoners, the dispatchers must check the cells on a regular basis and dispense medication when needed. On Tuesday, the jail, which is always overcapacity, had 20 prisoners, three of whom were women. Ann Spieker, chief of the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue said, “These women (the dispatchers) are very inexperienced. There is a lot of turnover in the dispatcher’s office. They haven’t been there long enough. They’re new and don’t have the experience to handle the situations that come up and a lot don’t know anything about fire and rescue." Carter urged in his letter that “the dispatcher problem needs to be fixed through better training as Fire and Rescue dispatchers, and by placing two dispatchers on duty at all times. This will help to handle the overwhelming number of jobs they must do. As in this case the dispatcher was talking on two radios to six different units, and still answering the phone lines.” Carter acknowledged in an interview that Sherertz is not legally responsible for the emergency calls, only that the Board of Supervisors must provide fire and rescue call service and that it was given to the sheriff to carry out. Carter, who is a paid fireman in Prince William County, said larger- counties have separate fire a£d rescue and law enforcement dispatchers. County administrator John McCarthy said that the number of emergency calls in Rappahannock does not justify a separate system. McCarthy said that often for hours, particularly at night, the sheriff s office gets no emergency calls. “I’m terribly sympathetic with the dispatchers. It is like all emergency and law enforcement personnel; often they’re doing nothing for hours and then suddenly face 25 minutes of concentrated terror,” said McCarthy.

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Rappahannock Panthers girls’ basketball team starts New Year off slow By Stefanie Shaw Special to the Rappahannock News The Junior Panthers girls’ basketball team started off the New Year slow. The team lost two out of three games last week, bringing its record for the season to four and two. On Jan. 5, the team played undefeated AA William Monroe. Due in part to poor shooting, the girls lost their first game of the season 22-17. Kim Hutcheson was the leading scorer with seven points and nine rebounds. Ella Miller had six points and Emily Carter and Amanda Smoot each had two. On Jan. 6, the girls traveled to New Market to play North Fork. Rappahannock lost its second consecutive game of the season 31-27. Ella Miller was high scorer with 12 points and six rebounds. Kim Hutcheson followed with 11 points and five rebounds and Amanda Smoot added four points and six rebounds. In the final game of the week the Junior Panthers hosted Madison and earned their first win of the New Year. Rappahannock pulled out a 37-21 victory with all the girls getting some playing time. Good team work and strong defense were contributing factors in the win. Ella Miller had the hot hand with 18 points and five rebounds and Amanda Smoot had a game high 10 rebounds. Kim Hutcheson poured in 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Sarah Smoot con Staff From Page A1 she created, restored and opened in 1995 Middleton Inn, a Four Diamond rated bed and breakfast inn in Washington, Virginia. She still heads the inn. “Mary Ann was Barbara Wayland’s first choice—and ours—as the editor of the Rappahannock News, and we are fortunate that she took the job,” said Tbler. “Along with her strong journalism background, she has limitless energy, excellent contacts and a deep appreciation of the county and our rural lifestyle.” Locally, Kuhn is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Child Care & Learning Center of Rappahannock, the Hospice of the Rapidan, and the Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia, (e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com) Versatile office manager Rappahannock News Office Manager Jan Clatterbuck of Washington also joined the newspaper about a year ago. A native of Rappahannock County and 1973 graduate of RCHS, Clatterbuck handles the day-to-day business of the newspaper, with a focus on customer service. Clatterbuck came to the News after a 10-year career in the hospital field. Previously, she was an emergency room clerk at Fauquier County Hospital, and assistant manager of dietary operations at Culpeper County Hospital. Although Clatterbuck tells people that “paper work is her thing,” in an emergency, she has gone out on stories. Last year, she wrote stories about a bear’s invasion in a yard on Aaroji Mountain Road and a dramatic auto accident in Chester Gap. “Jan first joined the News as an administrative assistant, but we quickly expanded her role,” noted Ibler. The new writer Nick Horrock joined the team as the Rappahannock News staff writer, after stepping down on Jan. 1, 2004 as the Chief White House correspondent for United Press International. Earlier in their careers, Kuhn and Horrock worked together as journalists in Washington, D.C. Horrock covered Washington presidential administrations from President Lyndon Johnson through George W. Bush. In a career that spanned over 30 years, Horrock directed a team of reporters at The New York Times that won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize, and headed Newsweek Magazine’s Watergate coverage, which won national awards. For eight years, he was the Washington Bureau Chief, and assistant managing editor of the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune won seven national awards during his tenure. A former Marine, Horrock covered the war in Vietnam in 1967-1968, and again in 1970; the Marine peacekeepers in Beirut in 1984; the first Gulf War in 1990-1991 and the war in Bosnia. In the second Iraq war, he was sent first to Turkey last spring and managed to slip r into Iraq through Jordan, arriving with a small group of reporters on the day the Marines entered Baghdad. “We’re pleased that Nick Horrock wanted to make the move,” said Tbler. “He brings considerable experience and fills a critical need on our staff” Horrock and his wife, Diane Henry, who write political mystery books under the name Henry Horrock, are planning to move to the county, (email: nhorrock@timespapers. com) “Rappahannock County is gifted with many talented people, like our photographer, Richard Lykes, who willingly contribute to the Rappahannock News on a regular “See Ray...It’ll Pay” ^ I TA^*—— Ray T. Cannon Co. Real Estate Since 1951 Castelton Area 44 acres woodland with long frontage on state road 626 with small stream Phone: (540) 937-4900 569 Castleton View Rd., Castleton, VA 22716 & good building site. Agent/Part Owner. $300,000 We have several qualified buyers who are sold on the Rappahannock way of life and are eager to become part of our community. All are seeking to acquire acreage or homes in Rappahannock County: • One potential buyer interested in a modest home with small acreage near the park • Four interested in 10-25 acre parcels of land with views • Two seeking land parcels of 50 acres or more • Two interested in farms of 100 acres or more suitable for horses • Two seeking parcels of 300 or more acres If you have suitable property that you would consider selling to prequalified and motivated purchasers please contact Alan Zuschlag at 937-6124 or ala n^ifa rms-estates.com for more information on the needs and desires of these purchasers. To discuss your property needs contact Alan Zuschlag at (540) 937-6124 or alan@farms-estates.com www.farms-estates.com Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc, Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty a=i Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. is the exclusive Sotheby’s listing agency for Rappahannock County □ Help Preserve Rappahannock County Place Your Property in Conservation Easement Today Country Properties on the Morning Side of the Blue Ridge. HERON POND A great post and beam pond with intriguing architectural details and open spaces overlooks this private lake as well as the Blue Ridge Mountains. A delightful design for entertaining; very privately situated in the countryside near Washington, VA. Enjoy the rolling fields and woodlands of this lovely 68 acre property. $895,000 WOODLAND CHARM This charming three bedroom, three bath home includes a spacious country kitchen, large dining/den combination with book shelves and Franklin fireplace, office, master suite with dressing room, comfortable living room and a walkout basement with a finished suite & 2 car garage. Spacious deck overlooks woods & private creek. $298,500 ECOLOGY LANE JUST SOLD: Very unique older farm home with guest house and tenant house. This 27 acre property is situated in a charming location near Woodville. The old farm manor was once a private school, the guest house is charming, and the tenant house is a solar design. Offered at $561,800 Rick Kohler Mitzie Young Betsy Hille Kaye Kohler Marge Montague Real Estate III Washington, VA 540-675-1373 9 Offices RAPPAHANNOCK CHARLOTTESVILLE STAUNTON WAYNESBORO National Referral Service Available basis,” concluded Tbler. “All we have to do is ask.” Support for the Rappahannock News at the Times Community Newspapers facility in Leesburg has been great, with most pagination work and some page design done “long distance” by Michelle Burdette. Burdette, who lives in Stephens City, has worked for Times Community Newspapers for nearly three years. A graduate of Frostburg State University in 2001, she has a BFA in graphic design and a minor in art history and French. When she is not working as a paginator for this a; other papers in the chai designs jewelry. “Michelle is a work with, and as newspapers togeth counting on her mor< for new design ideds,” said Tbler. “And it shows.” ure to do more we are nd more Amazing 42.70 Acres on the Jordan River. Building sites above the rock outcroppings overlooking the horseshoe bend in the river. Some mountain views. Quiet & private. In Area of scenic easements and horse country. Offered at $449,000 Beautifu^^^^midT^9^^^^|j^^less. This creek. La^^^S^kmuh^akHmd moutain laurel. Offered at $180,000 Well Built A Frame situatetLoai acres of priv vi ty. at $269,000 ptely 13 icreek Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. (540) 675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel Trish Bartholomew butch@rapprealestate.com tbartl@earthlink.net tributed four points and two rebounds and Emily Carter had two points and four rebounds. 1 r Inspiring TfwugfitA by Randy Minter FINALLY, ACCEPTANCE As one progresses through the grief process, beginning with shock and moving through expression of grief, the grief stricken finally reach the final stage of acceptance. You will know that you have reached this stage when you are able to recall memories of your deceased loved ones fondly and pleasantly instead of painfully. Once acceptance has been reached, planning for' the future becomes more realistic and a new and wiser you will have emerged. The rate of acceptance often depends on your ability to feel and express gnef openly. Take time, therefore, from your usual standards of behavior. Surround yourself with people with whom you feel comfortable, and tell them how you feel and what you need from them. Taking the time to grieve is important, and it is often hard to give ourselves the time to do that At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME we uige folks to think about making prearrangements which can save a lot of guesswork for one’s loved ones. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Wanenton Call 347-3431 “The greater the obstacle, the more the glory in overcoming it." - Moli&re Country Living in Rappahannock County Regional, National and International Marketing Fox Flight Located on the edge of the village of Orlean in Kauquier County, this charming restored 1840 house is truly one of a kind. Situated well otT the road with mountain views and an extensive garden, this property is ideal for a weekend home or a hunt box in the heart of the Old Dominion Hounds Hunt. Property includes restored 2200 s. f. home, stable, pasture, and a garage. $639,000 . Sham Rock Vineyards Well-established vineyard winery and country estate located on 24+ - acres along the Hughes River, c. I860’s home, winery, bams, 2 cottages and vineyard producing Virginia and internationally acclaimed wine. All equipment, business and wine inventory included. Great as an estate property or serious wine operation. $1,690,04M) Cornerstone, c. 1870 85+/- acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200sf home has 5 bedrooms. 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modem conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam. nding ring, 5 fencedpaddocks and in-ground swimming pool. 'SI ,500,000 Bean Hollow > 171 acres located between Flint Hill and WashinatonaJ^tfiu^!i| mMtjrdan River with numerous streams running through tj]^iyajK|jS<y elevated building sites. All hardwoods with new roa^Jw®]kn^^nS >990,000 Representing owners and purchasers of Virginia's most noted properties: Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 jwiley@farmandestate.com Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors Rappahannock Office PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE TIDEWATER DELTAVILLF. 'mle;i\orin» to prexe/\e the Me«nrdship of land and to ensure our \ irginia « ay of III

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Assembly From Page A1 Eagle last November will be looking for ways to cut spending in Richmond to deal with Virginia’s anticipated budget shortfall, his Legislative Aide Daniel Hayes said in an interview. Obenshain is also looking for areas where federal funds have not been utilized fully by the state. One place, Hayes said, is President Bush’s “No Child Left Behind” program where $168 million “is just sitting around.” Hayes said Obenshain wants to be sure Virginia is using its share. Obenshain, Hayes said, is interested in Rappahannock Delegate Allen L. Louderback’s “cost cutting caucus” and teaming up with Sen. Ken Cuccinelli’s budget cutting group. Lauderback, Republican 15th District, introduced his tax reform proposal, the Tax Reform and Income Modification bill Realtor '. ■,/ ■ • vv •%-V. ' • - vv;'' ' c i ■. ‘,'^V1 vt f ■ ■ SAfc-.-?; • REALTORS (ft W8C, (540)825-3300 Business (540) 937-5858 Residence (540) 829-6975 Fax Toll Free (800) 825-6825 phipstrange@yahoo.com --t r ■ 132 James Madison Hwy Culpeper, Va. 22701 Rush River Lodge90*^ Nestled in the Blue Ridge near Washington, VA in. Rappahannock County near Shenandoah National Park. Approximately 20 acres and two attractive structures. This woodland setting contains the former ski lodge with six bedrooms and 4 baths, modernized with custom kitchen and large deck. The West wing has a large living room with cathedral ceiling overlooking the indoor pool as well as 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 4-car garage. Approximately 75 miles from the Beltway. $895,000. Huge Potential for you to put the finishing touches on this very attractive old farm house in Rappahannock County. Walk to Amissville Post Office for mail or stroll down to Hackleys Store for groceries. Wonderful village setting , on two acres. $169,900. that would exempt the first $15,000 of each taxpayer’s adjusted gross income providing a $30,000 exemption for a married couple. His office asserts this would help the working poor and codify the exemption for senior citizens which is now only a tax regulation. Louderback would pay for the bulk of this by placing a sales tax on services as well as products. Lauderback, who served on one of the state’s tax studies, would lower the sales tax rate to four percent and eliminate the tax on food. i Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy said that the county’s immediate needs would be $300,000 worth of state payments for schools and incidentals. Warner followed his tax plan with a new $59 billion two-year budget. Warner’s Democrats have a 61 to 37 advantage in the Senate, but in the House of Delegates he faces a Republican majority with a strong anti-tax contingent. State lawmakers have gathered in Richmond in hopes of sorting it all out in the next two 4.25 acres located near Little Washington. Old shell of house, nice $150,000 views. 3§lL Garage and approximately 5 acres zoned commercial. 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Schools From Page A1 to the county tax payers. “If we can’t handle it now, I don’t know when we can handle it,” he said. The following four projects at the elementary school total nearly $2.2 million: • A 6,400 square foot auxiliary gym costing an estimated $761,000 would be built at the elementary school off of Route 211 between the athletic fields and the playground. It would include a regulation gym floor, a foyer with restrooms and seating for 250 spectators. It would be cooled by ventilation not air conditioning to keep the cost down. • The elementary school would be air conditioned at an estimated cost of $659,000 and the electrical system would be upgraded at an estimated cost of $390,000. The 1993 addition to the school is not included in this work. • A new roof would be put on the elementary school using shingles lasting 40 years; any asbestos would be removed in the old roof; and canopies would be placed over entrance ways. A cost of $684,000 was estimated by the board. • Aging modular unit classrooms at the elementary school would be replaced at an estimated cost of $488,000. The replacement would provide a band classroom and air conditioned classrooms. Board members agreed the present units are totally dilapidated. Mills said teachers shouldn't have to “see a snake in the classroom when they come to work.” Chappell said the “time is up” for tie ancient modular units. In addition to the elementary school projects, there would be upgrades to the high school’s track and athletic field at an estimated cost of $429,311. The price includes asphalt and latex surfaces, sod or seeded field where needed, fencing and drainage. The need is driven by the number of students going out for sports. Chappell said 100 students are taking track and field. Mills noted that under the federal Title 9 regulations, the county must provide equal athletic opportunities for girls as well as boys and this has swelled the number of teams that need space to train. In 2004, six different basketball teams and two wrestling teams need access to the Rappahannock County High School’s gym for games and thus more space is needed for adequate practice time. Chappell said practice is the key to the kind of championship teams Rappahannock wants. The gym would provide space for recreation league basketball play. There are several additional proposals that might be funded if the bids come in below budget or by community donations. • The track and field contract does not include bleachers, paving lots and installation of lights. The board estimated the cost of bleachers and lights for the track, football and soccer field and paving would be $478,431 and might be paid for by the community since it will allow for physical fitness activities when the students are not using the areas. • The board said a 1,600 foot “fitness center" at the gym at the elementary school would cost $133,000. The center would serve all students and members of the community as well. It would provide a place for fitness equipment given to the county under the “PEP” grant and a place for youngsters to go until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The board set aside $132,515.55 in its estimate for contingencies and architect/engineering and survey fees were $203,265. In other action at the board meeting parents from several parts of the county came to urge the board to hire another music teacher to assist Lynn Fournier.

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January 15, 2004 www.timescommunity.com En garde! A Rappahannock teen with Olympic ambitions By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Someone not familiar with fencing as a modern sport might easily conjure up images of a swashbuckling Errol Flynn wielding his sword as the leeendarv hero of the 1940s movie thriller, “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Such is not today’s competitive fencing sport. Take Audrey Speer, an energetic but soft-spoken 13year-old student at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill. An honor student, she excels in math and history, plays the harp, is co-captain of the volleyball team and is making marks for herself in competitive fencing. She first gained recognition as a talented fencer when she scored third in a national junior championship last year in the “under 12” category. Her high scoring at the Summer Nationals in Austin, Itexas and qualifications in Virginia state competition will allow her to go on to the U.S. Junior Olympics next month in Cleveland. Audrey, who lives with her parents in Amissville, first showed interest in fencing in the third grade when she was nine years old. Now she is a "passionate enthusiast" and devotes more than 20 hours each week to refine her skills as a saber fencer. The only child of Jeffrey Speer (who works at the Quantico Marine base as a financial manager) and Diana Speer (a secretary at Wakefield), Audrey is now in her fourth year of training in fencing. Audrey’s father, who also has taken up the sport and practices with his daughter on occasion, insists that she is not yet “ready" for the U.S. Olympics. With a broad smile, Audrey acknowledges her father’s wisdom but does not disguise her dreams that one day she might qualify and go off and win a medal for the United States. Three times a week, Audrey and her parents drive to the Virginia Audrey is a fantastic student m fencing with great potential. Alexandre Ryjik Audrey’s coach Academy of Fencing in Alexandria, billed as “the largest fencing academy in the world.” It is there Audrey and her father train, returning home sometimes not until midnight. Audrey’s father explains the demands of fencing while he watches See FENCING, Page B2 Above left, the Speer family pose in the trophy room of Wakefield Country Day School where daughter Audrey is an honor student in the 7th grade. From left, Audrey’s father Jeff Speer, Audrey, and her mother Diana Speer. Above,' aft the Virginia Academy of Fencing; Master Coach Alexandre Ryjik, former Russian Olympic fencer, gives Audrey Speer pointers on how to hold the saber and proper wrist movements. ‘Whale Rider’ is steeped in ancient mystical legend By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News After sweeping audience awards at the Sundance, Tbronto and Rotterdam festivals, “Whale Rider” has become a worldwide phenomenon. Like “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Bend It Like Beckham,” it parlays girl power, multicultural spice, and storytelling punch into a sleeper hit that is both artful and exciting entertainment. Filmed in New Zealand and directed by Niki Caro, “Whale Rider” stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton and Cliff Curtis. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is showing this film at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. In a dwindling Maori coastal community, the aged patriarch Koro awaits the birth of a grandson to carry on a line reaching back to the primal ancestor Paikea, who, legend says, arrived on the back of a whale. Disaster strikes when the heir apparent dies, and his twin, a girl named Pai, survives. As she nears adolescence, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes in a sensational debut) shows a natural aptitude for ‘Whale Rider’ movie leadership and tribal lore, but she can never find acceptance in her grandfather’s eyes. The old man searches vainly for a leader among the boys of the tribe, until, in the soaring climax, a pod of beached whales puts Pai to the ultimate test. The movie does not end as we expect, but develops an unexpected crisis and an unexpected solution. There is a scene set at a school ceremony, where Pai has composed a work in honor of her people and asked her grandfather to attend. Despite his anger, he jidll come, won’t he? It isn’t that Koro comes or that he doesn’t come, but that something else altogether happens. Something in a larger and more significant scale, that brings together all of the themes of the film into a magnificent final sequence. According to film critic, Roger Ebert, “It’s not just an uplifting ending, but a transcendent one, inspired and inspiring, and we realize how special this movie really is. This film, like its heroine, dares to dream.” Although director Niki Caro expresses the grandeur of her themes in majestic widescreen images, she avoids overinflation and cloudy mysticism, keeping the film firmly focused on the heartrending conflict between the determined girl and her obstinate grandfather. The film’s authenticity has won the wholehearted approval of the Maori community, but its insightful handling of such universal themes as generational conflict and the yearning for meaningful spiritual values has also struck a deep chord with audiences everywhere. “Whale Rider” is rated PG-13 and contains some obscenity and a momentary drug reference. Run time is 101 minutes. Hearthstone to hold Valentine’s Day concert By Amy Silver Special to the Rappahannock News Hearthstone School’s annual musical benefit concert, “The Hearthstone Hoot,” will be an acoustic Valentine’s Day show this year, featuring Rappahannock’s own stunningly original Vyktoria Keating and world-renowned, locallybased blues legend Catfish Hodge. It will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Hearthstone student band with Dontez Harris conducting will open the show with several special songs related to this year’s theme for the Hoot: Love! Proceeds will help support Hearthstone teachers with further training in Waldorf education this summer. Known as an “American folk blues hero,” Catfish Hodge has 22 albums to his credit. His most recent release, “Bare Necessities,” finds him in a solo acoustic setting, with lowdown funky blues and soulful ballads. As Colorado Blues Society News has written, “Hodge possesses a voice that can be heard miles away but can get so low and ethereal you’ll swear he’s singing through you. Few can compare with this man’s power and effect!” “Catfish on stage is like a twelve gauge shotgun of emotion going off!” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Big City Reviews writes, “. . .even if you’re an experienced blues person, (Catfish) shows you just how powerful i a solo guitar and an expressive voice can be in transforming the soul.” Vyktoria Keating, a Rappahannock resident who recently completed a five-month tour opening for rock group Jethro Tull, has released her third CD, “Something About Driving.” Gamering comparisons to such diverse artists as Kate Bush, XTC, and “Nanci Griffith Meets Lost in Space,” Vyktoria’s unique sound floats effortlessly on the cutting edge of rock, pop and folk music. It’s “. . . some of the most freehanded, lithe and resilient original music around,” according to The Washington Post. Keating takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., followed by Hodge at 8:30 p.m. An assortment of special Valentine’s Day confections will be available for purchase, as well as Central Coffee Roasters coffees, hot tea and sparkling cold beverages. Admission price is $10 per person for ages 18 and up, $5 for ages 12 to 17, and free for those under 12. Babysitting (for a fee) will be available at the school. In case of severe weather, the event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, with artists to be announced. Hearthstone is located two miles west of Sperryville on Highway 211. For more information, call 987-9212 or visit www.hearthstoneschool.org. Above, in her safety-required steel mesh mask and steel mesh jacket (lame), Audrey Speer draws her saber as she prepares to advance on her opponent. Below, lunging forward with her saber, Audrey Speer’s fencing partner (foreground) challenges Audrey to defend herself against attack. Rappahannock News Photos/Richard Lykes ‘Close to Home i "?s Concert’ to be held at the Theatre By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Donald Keyser, who currently resides in Northern Virginia, will “return to his roots” when he performs a concert at the Theatre in Washington on Gay Street on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. The concert is titled “Close to Home.” Keyser was bom and raised in Rappahannock County on Red Oak Mountain. He is a son of Rappahannock resident, Addie Keyser, who is 101 years of age and who, herself, plays the country-style fiddle, banjo and mouth harp. As a young man, Donald Keyser, whose grandfather and great-grandfather were also “oldtime” fiddle players, played country music on live radio shows in the Shenandoah Valley. He continues to perform in the metropolitan area. At his upcoming concert at the Theatre, Keyser, who plays country-style fiddle, acoustic guitar, and provides vocals, will be joined by his band, the “Country Rhythm Boys,” for an evening of traditional bluegrass, country and western music — perhaps with a bit of Old Rock, as well. The “Country Rhythm Boys” band is made up of Dave Edwards, bass; Rick Johnson, five-string banjo; Don Soliday, hound-dog dobro; Frank Monicure, mandolin and vocals; and Tbm Queen, dobro and acoustic guitar. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send an email to TheatreVA@aol.com.

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‘Be careful’: four died from tractor overturns last year A word of warning to all tractor owners and drivers. Please be careful for here in our state of Virginia last year, four people died as a result of tractor overturns. Overturns kill more people than any other kind of tractor accidents and not only farmers, but anyone is at risk. Belated birthday wishes go out to Cody Speck and Melissa Gray who had their day on Sunday and to Mark Bragg who celebrated his 10th birthday last Wednesday and was given a party by his parents. All you “chili” lovers out there: Our neighbors in Madison will be serving a “Chili Supper” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at Madison Presbyterian Church and for tickets and more information Boston ByMARIEF. ATKINS ’ , ^,,11 call (54QJp48-5514. Novuril Baptist Church invites the public to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. The adult choir meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. with youth activities on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and adult Bible study on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Rev. Jeffrey Light. Birthday celebrations for this week include Victoria Hart on Sunday, Mike Meredith, Thursday, Margaret Berrey and Cathy Printz both share Friday. May our good Lord grant each of you many more. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Dell Christine Dodson, who at 90 years of age passed away at Warrenton Overlook Center on Tuesday and was laid to rest in Washington Masonic Cemetery on Friday. Condolences go out to Mrs. Beatrice Sheppard upon the loss of her sister, Judith, who passed away in Maryland last week. The Culpeper Regional Hospital is in need of volun teers to help with their Hospice work and anyone in our area who may be interested can attend the Family Care Health Care training and orientation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call 829-5764 for more information. Melissa Gray and Charde’ Ferguson have returned to their freshman classes at Longwood College. Any young girl, age five through 18, who would like to play softball in the Piedmont Softball Association of Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier counties, are reminded of the sign up period, Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be held at Payne’s Auction House in Amissville. Another date in February has been scheduled also. Call Mauri Payne at (540) 937-4142 for more information. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr., and Mrs. Gregg Boutchyard who celebrated their day Saturday. Buddy Grigsby has returned home and is recuperating after several days in Fauquier Hospital. Sue Ellen Warner and son Alex visited her family in New York during the holidays. The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Jackson Hewitt Tax Building on James Madison Highway on Wednesday, Jan. 21 and anyone who can give blood is asked to remember this date and place. There also will be a blood drive at Culpeper Baptist Church on Tuesday. For more information on dates and other places call, 8258611. Jennifer McCauley has been elected new school board member from our Salem District. She replaced the seat vacated by Bill Simms. If you are without a church home, Mt. Lebanon Baptist in Boston invites you to their services: Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with Rev. Dallas Smith, pastor. We covet your friends for ail our sick friends including, Krista Pritt, Janet Peregory, Bea Sheppard, Hazel Hamm, Owen Cubbage, B. G. Frazier, Mary Thompson, Eunice Meade and Rosie Wharton. Military map of 1869 shows there was a ‘Little Washington’ • " Washington < By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 I received a copy of a map of Military Operations dated 1869 of Northeast Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania from Diane Bruce (real interesting) showing “Little Washington” on that military map. Now whether that proves anything or not—also on the map in big letters it has Washington but no D. C. after it. I hear there is a Washington, N. C. and a Washington, Md. So there it is for what it’s worth. People have been asking about Cookie Wildman’s condition. While she is weak, her spirits are real good and she really enjoys cards, calls and visits from her friends. Her address is 166 Forest Grove Road, Viewtown, Va. 22746. Happy birthday to Vickie Beatty of Front Royal, who had her day on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Happy birthday to Karyl Church News ‘Sons of Praise ’ trio The “Sons of Praise” Southern Gospel Trio from Lynchburg, Va., will be leading the 11 a.m. morning worship service at Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 18. The community is invited to attend. They also will be singing at the Chester Gap Baptist Church thjit evening at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 675-3336. Saturday nights for youth Youth Alive of Amissville meets every Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Viewtown Store, 105 Viewtown Road. It is an alternative for Saturday nights for youth of all ages. Come for a great opportunity to participate in contemporary praise and worship. Pizza, nachos and cheese, subs, shakes, candy and snacks available for purchase. For more information call (540) 937-2668. Photo courtesy/Washington Baptist Church The ‘Sons of Praise’ gospel trio will perform at Washington Baptist Church and Chester Gap Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 18. Bailey wife of Rev. Phil Bailey who has her day on Thursday, Jan. 15. Dawn Dodson daughter of Billy and Jean Dodson of Sperryville will celebrate her day on Saturday, Jan. 17. Charlie and Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, returned home on Saturday after spending several days with her parents Edward and Ruth Clark. Washington Baptist Church members are making plans for their eight Annual Variety Show which will be on Feb. 26 at the local theater. On Saturday night Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. there will be a concert at the local theater by a Rappahannock native, Donald Keyser and his “Country Rhythm Boys”. On Saturday evening Jan. 10, Sarah Brown accompanied her father Edward M. Clark to the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association dinner and dance at the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hall. Edward received a 2003 award for the outstanding contributor to the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Edward’s wife, Ruth, was so sorry she could not attend the occasion but happy for her husband. Ruth has been right sick with pneumonia. Registration begins for series of Life Stories Workshops Ki Theatre announces the winter and spring series of Life Stories Workshops taught by Washington resident, Julie Portman, an Obie award-winning life stories writer, actress and master teacher. The workshop series begins with an Introductory Three Day Workshop, Feb 2729 followed by an Advanced Three Day Workshop, March 5-7. On April 4, there will be a One Day Workshop: “Interview and Find the Story;” on April 25, a One Day Workshop: “Writing with Images;” and, on June 18-20, another Introductory Three Day Workshop that will complete the series. Portman has been teaching Life Stories Workshops for the past seven years, attracting participants from Rappahannock, Fauquier, Warren, Culpeper and Madison counties in addition to people who come from across the country. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E Luray ‘Foothills of Sue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating FUnt Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop chat has EVERYTHING” , U. S. 211, West SpertyviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 “If you don’t like it, change it” appears to be the motto of our times. Yet, television ads, bestselling books, “extreme makeovers” and “promising” plastic surgeons cannot change one’s spirit-.at any price. Interestingly enough, transforming one’s spirit costs nothing at all. If you are sad within yourself, if the sparkle goes out of you lyes, how can you project a positive impression? In the collection, Words of Wisdom. Perry Ellis, the world renowned fashion designer, said “Fashion designers can't make anybody look good...looking good is feeling good and feeling good is being at peace with yourself.” Are you it peace with yourself? Have you looked within? If the answer is no, give God first chance in your life. Psalm 96:6 directs us— "Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Won’t you worship this week? Let God create a new you. SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY EKIPA.Y SATURDAY EpHt’fW* Ephesians P'.Mlm r phesUftft r fplir-^in- r ;i' Y? 3-1-1? 72 314-2I- 4-1-tf 4 ft'. S 2 Scriptures Saectea by The Amarcan dCne Society Copyngrt 2004, Kw«ter-rt<bams N**gc*p«f S*cvio« P 0 Box 8006 Chiftonwvtlo VA 22906 kwrm»s crm ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles (ran Culpeper OUHudson Ham Building 547-9743 Find your new home With the Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 "".. V ' * 1* ws»* Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of ews # V*. i- *' . :fe ... v-' ; V®?] “There are lots of reasons to take Life Stories Workshops,” Portman says. “You may be at a crossroads in your life - at the beginning or end of a cycle of time. You may be searching for some insight, understanding and healing. Perhaps you have finally decided to put the stories you tell down on paper. Maybe you want the inspiration of working with a group of people who love stories the way you do. Or you may be looking for a jump start on a writing project as well as the opportunity to do something fun just for yourself.” Whatever your reason, Ki Theatre has scheduled a variety of workshops to meet your needs and fit your schedule. People from every walk of life attend: therapists, social workers, farmers, lawyers, mechanics, scientists, teachers, artists, administrators, doctors - people who write a lot and people who have never written before - people who want to experience the power of story in their lives. There are lots of practical benefits for people who take these workshops. Besides stimulating creativity, the workshops develop new skills of listening. They help people to write and share stories freely, and offer the experience of creating community through shared stories. All Life Stories Workshops are limited to 12 participants. The fee for Three-Day Workshops is $355; the fee for One-Day Workshops is $130. Continuing Education Units are available for all Life Stories Workshops. To register or for more information call Ki Theatre 540-987-3164. Or, visit Ki’s website: http://www.kitheatre.org/lifestories.htm. Fencing From Page B1 his daughter practice. “Mentally, fencing is very demanding. The action is so fast you have to concentrate on every ‘touch.’ There are only six to eight seconds between the time the referee calls ‘ready fence’ and the ‘touch,’ and the point is scored within the first four or five seconds. In a bout, it is either win or go home.” Further, says her coach and Master Fencer, Alexandre Ryjik, “Fencing today is like a physical game of chess where competitors can make any number of moves within a standard set of moves. Athletic ability has much to do with a person’s success in the sport, but it’s your ability to figure out in advance what your opponent is going to do that counts most.” Ryjik concludes, “Even if you’re not athletic but concentrate your mind, you can win.” coasting oi his student, Ryjik says, “Audrey is a fantastic student in fencing with great potential. She has character, focus, endurance, and discipline to ‘go the distance’ and succeed.” Balancing her school work, fencing and chores at home, including helping to care for the cattle op the family’s 50-acre farm, is something Audrey has learned to do. “I have learned to balance .. .in a reasonable way,” she said. “This allows me to devote my primary attention to school work and still have time to pursue fencing as a sport “This is not an easy chore,” said Audrey. “Tve learned to study in the car as we drive to and from my fencing practice-without getting car sick.” Although she doesn’t hide the thrill that would come from winning an Olympic medal, both she and her family caution that success is based on practice, dedication and focus and is “one step at a time.” Audrey started out in fencing with a foil (a much smaller and more flexible blade) but soon found that she preferred the saber. Similar to the slashing and thrusting cavalry sword of legend, the saber has a triangular blade approximately one yard in length and a guard that covers the side of the hand. Although it might seem dangerous, modem day fencing is, according to the U.S. Fencing Association, one of the safest sports because of the quality of the equipment and the rules that control the manner of competition. For example, the steelmesh mask Audrey wears in her “pairings” as she advances against hen opponent must meet international requirements for strength and cover sill vulnerable parts of the head. Uniforms that fencers wear (called a lame) are made of the same material used in bulletproof vests. Fencing doesn’t come easily or (heap. In addition to time, which is a huge investment, lessons and related expenses for training at a fencing academy cost “big bucks,” according to her father. The Speer’s spare no expense or effort and eagerly support, Audrey, as she actively pursues her dream to become a champion fencer.

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Call For A Free Price Quote. 540-987-3326 STORAGE SPERRTVIIXE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rales 540/987-8507 Ht. 1008. off r.s. tn SPERRTVIUX. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west ofWarrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm - General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING WINDOWS & DOORS Are You FREEZING TO DEATH In Your Own Home? If so, our custom made European tilt-turn windows & doors offer energy efficiency, security, and wind resistance. We install and service. Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540-937-5796 More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert for Fauquier or Diane Warren for Gainesville 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Wrestling team dinner The Rappahannock County High School wrestling team will hold a dinner and auction on Saturday, Jan. 17 in the RCHS commons. The five course dinner is $15 per person and will start at 5 p.m. Dessert only is $5 and will be served at 6 p.m. The auction, which consists of the wrestlers, their coaches, and items donated from local businesses, will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner and dessert is being donated by Chef Chris. Come out, support the high school wrestling team and win a wrestler for a day. Martin Luther King The 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration will be held Sunday, Jan. 18 at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington at 4 p.m. The program features the first MLK “DreamKeeper" Award for a community leader who typifies the ideals for which Dr. King stood. The celebration is co-sponsored each year by the Theatre and the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee. Guest speaker is Dr. Hortense B. Hinton, a native of Culpeper County and acting Vice President, Academic and Student Services at Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria campus. , Hinton is a former member of the faculty at the University of Virginia and formally the Dean of Students at Germanna Community College. Local musicians will also be featured. William Spencer, Director of Fairfax County's Office of Equity Programs returns as master of ceremonies. There is no admission fee. A free-will offering will be lifted with all donations going toward the scholarship. For more information contact 540-399-9815 or jeboddiescholarship@usa.com. 4Midwinter barrel tasting’ Escape to Farfelu Vineyards, Virginia’s First Winery, for its “Midwinter Blues Barrel Tasting Weekend,” Jan. 1719 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. V The winery will offer complimentary Fou de Rouge (Crazy Red) chili, an outdoor bonfire (weather permitting) and a heated deck to take off the chill. Guests can also experience winemaking in progress with special barrel samples of the 2003 wines and a winemaking tour with Farfelu’s winemaker. A $5 fee includes regular wine tasting, chili and souvenir glass. Participation in the barrel samples requires a separate $15 ticket. A limited number of barrel sample tickets will be available for 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day. No reservations are needed for the standard tasting, but advance reservations are recommended for barrel samples. Tickets can be purchased by calling 540/3642930 or email: info@farfeluwine.com. Civil War group to meet The next meeting of the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Rappahannock County Library at 7:30 p.m. It will be a members’ “show and tell” night with attendees encouraged to bring memorabilia, family letters, and favorite books about the Civil War to share. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend and join the Round Table. Garden Club to meet The regular meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club will be held Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. The program, “Butterflies in the Garden” will be presented by Billie Ruth Bowen. Hostesses will be Carol Miller, Ruth Baumgardner and Mary Priest. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic operates on the first, third and fifth ^ Wednesdays of each month at the Rappahannock County Health Department in Washington. The next date is Jan. 21. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 347-0394. 4Brainstorming’ meeting “A Community Brainstorming Meeting” for Rappahannock’s nonprofit organizations will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rappahannock County Public Library. The meeting will explore the unmet needs of Rappahannock’s nonprofits in areas such as fund-raising, communications, volunteer recruitment and training, technical assistance, board development, and finance. Board members, volunteers, donors, staff and supporters of Rappahannock’s 501 (c)3 nonprofits, schools, faithbased organizations, fire & rescue squads, social services, foundations and trusts, government, and any and all community members interested in leadership, service, and support in the nonprofit sector are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided by Rappahannock High School Culinary Arts students. Participation is free, but advance registration is requested by contacting Kathryn Treanor at 675- 3104 or ktreanor@shentel.net. Hospice volunteers needed Family Care Home Health and Hospice Care is offering training for individuals who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. The first training day is Tuesday, Jan. 27 and the second training day is Tuesday, Feb. 3. The hours are 9-4. Lunch will be provided. The training will be used in the Family Birth Class Room of Culpeper Regional Hospital. For more information, or to register, call Nancy Wells at 829-5764. Winter yoga classes Winter yoga classes at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio are being held at Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast Schoolhouse, FT Valley Road, (Route 231). Classes are appropriate for all levels and run for 14 weeks, until April 10. Call Mary O’Meara at 540-825-1215 or email maryomeara@earthlink.net.

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LEESBURG- 1 BR. 1 BA condo. Freshly painted. Newer w-to-w carpeting. Top fir. $950/mo. inc. gas. heat, water, & sewage. 412-231-5750. LEESBURG- FOX CHAPEL. $1100/mo. 2nd fir: 3BR.2BA condo w/ balcony overlooking pool, clubhouse. Walk to shopping. No pets. Suzanne,703-759-4864 LEESBURG- RARE FINDI Big pristine 1 BR patio condo w/ amenities. $850. Photo/info at www.betcha.net/rent; 703-818-8866. BEALETON ATTRACTIVE 3BR, 2BA home on 2 acre country lot w/fin. family room & office. upgraded appl., Ig. wrap around deck & oversized detached 2 car garage. In nice condition/location, avail. 2/1/04. No pets. $1400/ mo + 1.5 mos. security deposit. Owner/agent. Call 703-754-8746. 1BR APT IN Marshall. $600/mo utils, incl. N/S 540-364-2293 3 BR HOME Buy a home for $7,000. Stop Renting! For listings call 800-319-3323 ext. 1278. COTTAGE W/ garage on a farm. 5 mis W. of Warrenton, 1 non-smkg person No pets, except 1 inside cat. Dep & refs required $750/mo. 540347-5555 DC SIDE WARRENTON. 2 homes, both on over 2 acs. under 2 yrs old, hardwood fls, garages, no pets. $1500 & $1800/mo. Owner/. Broker, Gold Cup Realty 540-347-5254 $0 DOWN HOMES! NO RENT! NO CREDIT OK' GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED HOMES! Low/$0 Down! Call CRN Now! 1-800-258-8997 X8925. LARGE 2 STORY. 4BR. 2 58A house with oil heat FOR RENT 2 car garage, office with outside entrance Located on farm near Delaplane, VA. $1,500 per month, references & dep required Additional workshop available on site for $500 per month 703-754-8873 M-F; 8a 5p; ask for Mary. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 LEESBURG HIST. DIST. 3BR / 2.5BA, gourmet kit, completely renov, light & bright, beaut, deck & yd $2100/mo. + deposit. 703-777-6405. lEESBURG- In-Town: 4/2 Cape Cod on 1 ac nr hist, district. Hrwd firs, FP. Gorgeous yd w/mature trees. Barn. Fncd.$1950/mo. $1500/ dep. 6-mo. Ise ok. N/S HH, 703-779-8437. MANASSAS/NOKESVILLE, 5BR, 3BA, contemporary on 2+ acs, close to parkway & 66. $1995/mo. Joe Doyle, Remax 703-369-5757 ext 177 MARSHALL AREA, 3 stofy bank house; 3BR, 1BA, sun porch, family kitchen, spacious living rm, $1050. Avail. Jan.1. Apartment: 2 level, 1.5 BR, large living rm, private entrance, balcony, screened porch, large yard/garden area. Utilities included. Refs/credit required. $1050. Avail. Jan. 10. Call 540-364-0364 weekdays. MIDDLEBURG/PLAINS Small Cottage 3BR, 2BA w/ deck, W/D, DW, ’/? fin. bsmt. N/S. Avail. 3/1. $ 1500/mo. 540687-6763 MIDOLEBURQ, 1900's stucco farmhouse nr. Middleburg. 3 BR. 2 BA, new kitchen, DR, Ig. LR, w/ firplace, all hardwood floors, W'D, screened porch, full basement. Lawn care provided Refs/ credit check reqd $1,500/mo Call Cricket B. Whitner at Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-6876500 ext. 20/ 540-5927095. MILLWOOD- CHARMING historic home, totally remodeled, 3BR, kit/dining, office, LR 2 FP, W/D. $1300 + util. 540-729-5095, 540592-3428 15 MIN. S. of Purcellville2BR, 1BA; Cottage, Fbsmt, porch, deck & patio Nice yard, $1,000 540-554-2084 30 min. W of LEESBURG 3BR. 2 FBA Floor and a half Great room in loft. LR, DR, kit., screened in porch, alarm syst., 2 car gar Walking distance to everything. $1350 + dep. Pets welcome. 540-974-1274. NO RENT! $0 DOWN' NO CREDIT OKI GOVERNMENT 'FORECLOSED HOMES! Low/ $0 Down! Call CRN Now! 1-800261-4037 X8926. 1840’S STONE HOUSE Clarke Co.. 3 ml from Berry ville. Sunny, beautifully renovated on historic property & working farm 3400sq ft., 3BR +den, 2 5BA, FP Avail. Immed. $2.600/mo. + util 202298-6532. For Your Employment Need* call Time* Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 UPPERVILLE AREA: Lovely 1924 renovated schoolhouse, 3acs, 2+BR, 1.5BA, hardwood fls., 11ft ceilings, great rm, FP, built-in bookcases, lots of windows, country kitchen, W/D, Ig brick deck for entertaining. Working electric dog fence. Refs/ credit ck/ sec dep req'd. Lease terms: 6mo -6 mo. basis only. Avail. immed. $1,800/mo + utils. Call Cricket B. Whitner at Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-6500 ext. 20/ 540-592-7095. UPPERVILLE Beautifully restored stucco over stone farmhouse just one mile off Route 50 on a large farm in Piedmont Hunt. 2+BR, 2.5 BA, formal DR w/ fireplace, LR. W/D, new gourmet kitchen w/ fireplace. One year lease minimum- No pets. Refs/ credit check/ req’d. Avail, immed. $2,150/mo + utils. Call Cricket B. Whitner at Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-6500 ext. 20/ 540-592-7095. WARRENTON. 3 BR, 2 BA house, 3+ acs, FP, sunroom, quiet. Sec. Dep. Credit Check. $1500/month. Remington farmhouse short term 4BR, 2BA, $800/ mo. Olafsen Realty 800-647-1505 or www.olafsen.com WMnnfcN I UN, Uld I Own cute 2 story home, 2BR 1BA, LR, Ig. Kit, pantry, wash/dryer, front & back porch overlooking yd. $900/mo. 540-3474871. WASHINGTON, VA: 3Br house for rent. 1 5BA, Central air, $1250/mo. 202-215-2343. WASHINGTON, VA 2 Story. 2 BR, 3FBA, Shed/ garg, CAC/ heat, W/D.Sec. Dep. $1200/ mo Real Estate III (540) 675-1373 SPERRYVILLE 2BR, 1BA. $575 + deposit. MUST BE CLEAN! 540-341-1897 ASHBURN VILL- New and Spacious bsmt w/2 rms & full BA near Giant's Shopping Ctr. No pets. $650/mo incls utils & cable 703-726-9554/ 703-209-7960. GREAT FALLS: Furn. rm in non-smkg hshld. Kit. & laundry priv. $500/mo + utils. Refs. req. 703759-3867. HERNDON: $600/ month. w/ FB and many, many extras, male or female. Call 703-561-0189. For all of your Classified needs call the ’ Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 ASHBURN VILLAGEavail. immed., to share (urn/ unfurn. bsmt rm in N/S beaut. SFH. Priv. BA. $600/mo. inc. util. 703-729-1356. BEAUT. COUNTRY set ting. Areola. 1 BR, share la. BA. Close to Dulles. $500/ mo + util. Avail, immed. 703-3271370. CENTREV1LLE-SHARED TH. 3BR, 3.5 BA. Room or bsmt. for rent. N/S hshld. $500/mo. 703830-7409. FEMALE to SHARE farm house, Upperville. CAC, washer/ dryer, dish TV. Room for horses. 540364-0004 LEESBURG: Room for rent. 3-tvl N/S TH, priv. prkg, No pets $400/mo. incl. utils. 323-6624260. SFH MASTER BR with dish tv & priv. BA. Share kit. & laundry. $625/mo. Parking. 703450-2264. ASHBURN FARMS- 2 BR, garage. $1300/mo. 20372 Birchmere Terr., Sanders Mill. 540-3382104, leave message. CENTREVILLE: $1400. Great 3BR, 2.5BA, 3 Ivl TH. Short term/ lease purchase option. Call Doug at 703-330-2222. KWh. LEESBURG: ATTRACTIVE townhouse, conveniently located. Three BR, 2.5 BA. Fenced back yard/ Quiet neighborhood. No smoking, pets negotiable. $1250/ mo. Call 703-779-2184. LEESBURG: LUXURY townhouse in Leesburg Vanderbilt area Attractive, bright, 3 BR 2.5 BR townhouse on 3 levels, with garage. Landscaped, fenced in back yard and 2 level deck. Available immediately. $1600 per month CaH: 703-7792184. MIODLEBURQ 2BR, 2BA, FP, W/D. Unfin. bsmt. $1200/mo. Call 540-687-3003 or 540364-3093 PURCELLVILLE- 2 story remodeled 2 BR 1 BA, new hdwd firs & carp, stor, in hist downtown loc $1100/ mo+ utils. S/T avl. 703-737-2078. STERLING- 3 BR, 15 BA. Lrg. LR w/ FP. W/D. Reserved prkg. Discount for longer term lease $1260/mo. 703443-1104. STONERIDGE: RT 50 - Dulles area New upper 2 M lux TH style condo. 1924 sq ft. 3BR. 2 5BA, gas FP, sunken LR, DR. gar. deck $1590/ mo/ yr. Short term avail. No pets 703-729-1426. WARRENTON, BRAND new upscale 3 level, 3BR, 2.5BA, TH. 1 car garage Move in before Xmas. $l695/mo 540349-5822 Agents: FQ4620957 miiii 1 ^ W * vj Sim ■. -j ACROSS FROM FAUQUER County Court House, Old Town Warrenton, 4 rms, powder room, approximately 1500 sq tt. $1,000/mo some utils incl. Excellent location. Contact Catty Ber nache Thomas & Talxt Real Estate 540-6874144 OFFICE SPACE, Old Town Warrenton w/ assigned parking. $250$50Q/mo. Owner. 540347-5555 i Prime office | location across from Fauquier County Court House, Warrenton 4 rms, powder mn, approximately 1500 sq ft. $1,000/mo ' some utils incl Please Contact Cathy Bemache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 STERLING/DULLES- Individual windowed office, rec. area, conference room, DSL access included. Fax copier, kitchen. AvI. Feb. $400/ mo. Call 703-471-5332. WAREHOUSE, 6000 sq.ft, with 3 office rooms in White Post, VA for lease or sale. , 540-837-1140. ..■■■iw.J..*2: Aigy NEEDED, BUILDING to hold church services, Sunday morns & Thurs evenings. 35+ people. 540-937-8260, Pastor Nancy Bergman DEER AND small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-978^ or visit www.nsa-inc.com ORLANDO/ FL. Lux home 2 mi. from Disney, 5BR & 4BA. Pool, Furn. Sleeps 12. Wkly/Daily Brochure 703-241-1537 WANT TO GET away? Shenandoah Riverfront cabin, sleeps 2-6, all amenities. $325/ weekend. www.mountainlodging.com/ knotcampin'cabin. 540-347-1871 Your Ad Could Be Here I Call or Fax You’re Ad Today! 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 95 VaeaHan J ■ . y: I w . - ■' ' .. J FREE VIDEO OF spectacular new homes & land bargains on 18 hole course In Carolina Mountains near Asheville, NC. Enjoy mild climate, great golf, low taxes & low cost of living! New golf front home $199,900. Huge savings going on now. For video, call toll-free 1-866-334-3253 x 602. TOWNHOUSE, BEAR Wallow Knolls, 3BR, 2.5BA, patio, end unit, new roof/siding $168K. 540-347-7329 A FORECLOSURE! 3BR, home. Only $7,000. Won't last! For listings 800-719-3001 ext R528 round*5hill/ W Loudoun-1997, 3BR, 2.5 BA, 1.6+ acres. Fin. w/o basement. Deck, wrap around porch. $390, 000. 540-454-0617 or 703-609-5940. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Sweet si low This sweet 3BD/2BA home in Sumerduck is light, bright and warm! The high ceilings make it feel spacious. The gas fireplace in the living room is perfect for cuddling in front of on cold winter nights, and the low price of $249,000 makes this too good a deal to pass up. Call Julie Emery with Long Si Foster at 540-341-3541 TO SEE TUB HOME. ■fjflfr ***** *cr,la* 3+ ACRES w/ long range mtn views & private, deeded access to deep, boatable Potomac River Only $74,900. Easy financing. Call owner now 304-262-2771. ASHTON WOODSRARE! Private 84 Acres $219,864 Heavily wooded parcel w/ unmatched privacy! 5 miles to private access of 10,000 acre state lands. Lowest financing in yrsl Only one 1-800-888-1262 Crossings on the Potomac 6+ AC $79,900 290’ on Yr Round Stream Gorgeous parcel w / meadow setting - perfect for horses! Bonus: Deeded access to Potomac River! Paved rd, u/g utils, perc ok. Lowest financing in 10+ yrs. Call now 1-877777-4837. CROSSINGS ON THE POTOMAC! 6+ acres $79,900. 290' on year round stream. Gorgeous parcel with meadow setting, perfect for horses! Bonus: Deeded access to Potomac River! Paved road, underground utilities, perc ok. Lowest financing in 10 years. , Call now 1-877-7774837. Crossings on the Potomac POTOMAC RIVERFRONT 8+AC-$249,900 Large hardwood & meadow parcel w/over 550' on deep, boatable Potomac River. Includes long range views of Maryland. Lowest financing in 10+ yrs. Won’t last, call now for early showing t-877-777-4837. \ t*-" mm: ':'v' \ i-’ 4. ,“8 *55 :- v--^Vvt ■ Lots & Acreage Then Have We Got The Place For You! The newest release in Ashton Woods • Eastern West Virginia's LARGEST MOUNTAIN ACREAGES! One Day Sale • Saturday Jan 17th Only! 20 Acres Big views and great privacy! $79)900 33 Acres 2000’ trout stream with waterfalls! $104,900 24 Acres 1150* trout stream & 50 mile SW views! $139 900 SAVE *3,000 MY NO CIOSNK COSTS! 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2000 FT. TROUT Stream w/ waterfalls on 33 acres. Rare! Call owner 304-596-2380 HORSE LOVER'S Para dtse! 5+ acres of all useable land on end ot rd for privacy. Only $89,900. Lowest financing in yrs. Call now 304-262-2773. HORSE LOVERS PARADISE! 5+ acres of all-useable land on end of road for privacy. Only $89,900. Lowest financing in years. Call now 304-262-2773. LAND FOR SALE 4 86 acres South of Warrenton, VA. 4 bedroom certified perk. $139,900 (540) 272-3382 MIDDLEBURG, VA AREA 27+ AC/Pond $699,900 Gorgeous, level ridgetop acreage w; 30 mile views & private horse trails. Protected, gated community. Taking reservations, call now 1-877-777-4837. NEW 1600 SQ ft. Log Cabin shell with lake access & free boat slip on 35,000 acre lake in Tennessee hills. $89,900. Terms 800704-3154 ext. 548. Sunset Bay, LLC. POTOMAC RIVERFRONT 8+ acres - $249,900. Large hardwood & meadow parcel. Over 550' on deep, boatable Potomac River. Includes long range views of Maryland. Lowest financing in 10 years. Won't last, call now for early showing 1-877-7774837. PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR sale. All wooded, streams, end-of-road privacy & seclusion. 84 acres. - $219,900. 1st time offered. Call 304262-2770. PURCELLV1LLE (1 mile outside): 3.2 wooded acre lot for sale. Perked with well. Next to Mountain View Elem. School. $700,000+/home neighborhood. Gorgeous mountain views. $350,000. 540454-2272. FANTASTIC COLONEL ON DC side of War.renton! 1st Lvl master BR, vaulted ceilings, 2nd master suite, second lvl, 3 FBA, 2 half BA, fully finished bsmt w/ glass block bar, room for 5th BR or workout room. Gas FP, in-ground pool w/ heater, cement patio. Ig deck overlooking professional landscape, built in bookcases, 2 car garage w/ extended space for tools etc. Must see to appreciate! Call (540) 349-2725 for an appt or (540) 2702785 cell. Listed at' $469,900 (see listing in MLS FQ4680712) or clarkselect.com FAUQUIER FARM, 3BR, Cape Cod, 4 stalls, cottage, pod, 25 acres, 50 mis to DC, between Fredericksburg & Warrenton. $375K. 540636-3341 MANASSAS/ NOKESVtLLE - 20+ Acres, 5000+ sq. ft. home, pool, fenced, stable. $775K. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505, 800647-1505 or www.olafsen.com This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 MARSHALL. NEAR 166. to be built, colonial, 3BR. 2.5BA, on 2 29 acs. 2 story, foyer. FP, breakfast nook. $379,900. Otafsen Realty 540-347-1505. 800647-1505, or wwwgja fsen.com. MARSHALL - OWNERS RELOCATING 3BDRM/ 2Batb rambler. Rambler on comer lot in town of Marshall. Partially fenced yard, new carpet m bdrms Move in ready. $198,500 (540) 364-4516. BUY YOUR DREAM home with no money down. Free recorded message. 1-888-7299156. ext. 90033. FDP Realty. LOUDOUN- LOVELY executive townhomes. Quiet tree lined streets. Starting at $170.000. Zero Down Payment. Free recorded message. 1-888-729-9156, ext 86033. FDP Realty. 1200 SQ. FT. office & shop on by-pass. $900/ month. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 or 800647-1505. www.olafsen com new ctune NmM ■ ■ j IN FORECLOSURE? House needs repair? I work w/ Investors who can help and will buy your house "as is” Call John © 703-864-6500 Keller Williams Realty. 193 IMaM HOMEOWNERS! LIMITED offer - 2.95% Loan Rate. I believe you will find this the lowest rate available anywhere. Limited offer. Nationwide Lender. Any credit 1-888-5963328. 196 Businas* Opportunity AIR, WATER & WELLNESS BUSINESS. Add $15,800 or more to your income part time. Proven Systems. Will Train. 888-276-9038. ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy. All for $9,995. 1-800-998VEND. A NEW COMPUTER BUT NO CASH? You’re APPROVEDGuaranteed! 'NewFast-Famous Brand. NO CREDIT CHECKBad Credit - Bankruptcy OK 1-800-420-0326 'Checking Account Required CIRCLE THIS, take your future back. 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TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 1-15,1-22-04 >549068 Be Well-Read! Place a 2-column by 2-incfi ad in 53 Vir^nia newspapers tor only $950! Al it takes is one See (hit newspaper or at (804) 521-7577 or e-mwil Bids & Proposals U- 'V' ^ . - ; > : - GET PAID TO SHOP. Pose as customers for store evaluations Secret shoppers needed for local stores, restau, rants, theaters. Flexible hours. Email > Required 1-800-585-9024 ext. 6049. GREETING CARD BUSINESS FOR SALE. No selling! Accounts Provided! ; Work from home! Invest $6950.00 to $50,000. Makes Potential $1,600.00 to $20,000.00 monthly income. www.amcard.com. 1-800-8180866. OWN 5-10 ATM machines in prime high traffic locations. Continuous residual income. $10K minimum investment required. 800-388-1785. WORK FROM HOME. Great Income. Travel Benefits. No Exp. Nec FT/ PT. Training Provided. Only $49.95 to Start Making Money Today. 1-866-462-7827 x212. DEALERS SPACE AVAILABLE In local mall, no commissions, no desk fees. 540-8255011 for add'l info. RICHMOND BIG PLEA! January 17 & 18, Saturday, 10-5; Sunday. 12-5. VA's largest Antique Market. I-64 to Laburnum Exit. R/R Complex (Fairgrounds). Admission $3.00. Park Free. Info: 757-4304735. WANTED: Older fishing tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items, Zippo lighters. Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows. Call Bob 540-545-8508, Berryville. ABSOLUTE AUCTION - 100,000+/- SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE - PAW PAW.WEST VIRGINIAMORGAN COUNTYWEDNESDAY. JANUARY 21 ST - 12:00 P.M. -NO OFFER REFUSED. COME PREPARED TO PURCHASE. Greenways Real Estate and Auction Co. (WVAL461). 1800-420-1155 or visit our website: www.greenwavsrealest ateandauction.co. ~ Call the Woodpecker for Season Firewood! All hard wood! $160. 540554-8242. SPLIT SEASONED FIREWOOD: $100 pickup load. You haul. 540-454-2272. A BED $149 QUEEN Pillow Top. New in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. 703-8988768 A 100% Italian leather sofa set. Brand new in original packing. $1,100. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. BED- $125 FULL SIZE mattress & box set. New in plastic. Can Deliver. 703-898-8768 BED KINO Pillowtop. $249 New in plastic w/ manufacturers warranty Can deliver. 703-8988768 BED RM - Brand new 5PC set $450. Complete in original unopened boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. BED SET - 7PC Cherry set: Bed. drssr, mirr, chest, nt stnd. $1000 New in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. CHERRY DINING ROOM SET; Chairs, table, hutch & buffet. Brand new in box. $950. Can deliver. 703-898-9247. CHERRY SLEIGH Bad Brand new in original box, Sell $350 703-8988768. This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 LTHR NAVY BLUE rollarm couch w/ 2 reciters Meant to go against wall. $800. 2 y o. 703-356-0510. MOVING SALE. Clothing & household Items Lawnmower, dryer, etc Please call for appt.. 703-481 -9477. 1993 WURLITZER STUDIO model no. 3100 Great condition. Asking $1,900 703-476-8659 CATTLE & HORSE Quality Round Bales of Hay for Sale. $35 per roll delivered $30 per roll with minimum of 10 rolls. 540-454-2272. 135 ROUND BALES OF 5X5. 1st & 2nd cut, orchard grass & clover. 540-923-4627 TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA; New York grown Timothy. Alfalfa mixed Pennfield Horse Feeds. Stallmat Straw. Shavings. 888-8233337 NOVA & Montgomery Co. MD. r— 240 ■ 'N V THE OLD HABITl ANNUAL CLEARANCE -SALE 40% OFF I Frf., Jan. 23rdMon. 26th 540-364-2396 Marshall. VA, Next to P.O. www. oldhabit. com WOODCHIPPER LIKE NEW Briggs & Stratton 5hp. $295. 540-9379934 BUILDING KITS! Genuine SteelMastei® Structural Steel Arch Building Kits at huge savings - 20x40, 30x58, 50x200. Perfect for Workshops/Garages. Call 1-800-341-7007. www.SteeMasterUSAccm STEEL BLDGS YR. END BLOWOUT! 24x28 was $6,800, sell $3,390. 36x48 was $14,600, sell $5,860. 48x110 was $26,900, sell $12,980. Still in Crate! Joe (800)3927817. 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Approximately 20 hours per week. QC TRAINEE Must be able to read and write English and able to read a tape measure. Will train. FORM CARPENTER Carpentry experience required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints desired. PRODUCTION WORKERS - STEEL SHOP Ties steel rebar used in the manufacturing of precast concrete products. Ability to read a tape measure and a drawing desired BUILDING ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN Basic carpentry skills desired. Travel by company vehicle with in local area. Will train right individual depending on previous job experience and ability. We offer competitive wages and complete benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401K retirement and savings plan, and paid holidays and vacations. Qualified persons may contact: HR Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Ph: 540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 Email: wtaylor@smithmidiand.com

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Call United Family! (800)236-4415, X1075, CE06619. $1,480 Weekly Possible! HStarting Next Week!! No Experience Necessary. Mailing our brochures from home. FT/ PT. Easy! FREE Info. Genuine With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 ft" ' ’V ;Healthca Strum CLINICAL ASSISTANTS With a focus on high quality care for our members and a rewarding and cotaborative work environment for employees, Kaiser Permanente continues to define the future of health care. Come be a part of that future in Northern Virginia! We curendy have both kJtime and orvcal posbons avaiable. Assist the Physicians, Nursing, and dricat staff as you schedule, examine, and treat patients. Requires a high school dpiorna or equvalert certified Nursing Assistant in VA; curort CPR certification; along with knowledge of sterfcation procedures. AbBy to Ht 20* Is. is also required. iihu canadas, please sint regime rafarancng sauce code 114TCN to: Kaisen*sBs@tatoHl com; tat (301)962-4100; or mat Kaiser Pemanerie, Box 6500 Rockvie, MD 20649. Wearear EEOAAWfOV employer. Principals arty please Dwg^reewortptea M MMSotranMimn www.kp.org/jobs ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Place an Ad today! Times Classified Call 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 Front Desk, FT/PT ★ ★ Housekeeping, FT Breakfast Bar, PT Now hiring full & part-time positions. Benefits available. Excellent opportunity for the right people! COMFORT INN 540-349-8900 thecareoftrees. MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN Aerial Equipment, the maintenance division of The Care of Trees is looking for a reliable, self-starter, team player to join our growing team. Hours are 12:00-10:00PM, 4 days/ week. Medium duty truck and equipment experience required. Ability to fabricate and weld a plus. Minimum Class B CDL with air brakes required with clean driving record. Competitive pay and benefits. Contact Laxxy Tessier at ltcaoieT@aerialequinment.coin. Fax: (703) tel-1701 REPORTER Award-winning weekly newspaper in Fairfax County is seeking a talented, energetic & enterprising reporter for full-time position. Writing or newspaper experience a plus. Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter, references and three dips to: Janet Rems at lrems@tlmespapers.com fax to: 703-437-6019 mall to: Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, VA 20190 (Times Community Newspapers ’ NORTHERN VIRGINIA DIVISION HOME DELIVERY MANAGER Circulation Department Full-time (30 hours per week) with full benefits. Seeking organized, creative and detail oriented individual to manage home delivery operations and reporting requirements. This position requires administration, computer and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to learn the details of the community to be managed; personal car to use as needed with own liability insurance coverage. You will build relationships with carriers, subscribers and the office management team. Occasional outside travel within the county is required. Fax or e-mail resume to: Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 jwhlstler@tlmespapers.com FAMILY STABLE OFFICE To manage small family stable and executive's home office on large farm near Middleburg, Virginia. Stable and hunters experience preferred. Top salary and benefits to include free home overlooking the countryside. Couple considered. Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and Internet applications. Fax: 793-478-6691 or e-mail: towens@tlipespapers.com_ JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING •Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K, Health Ins. Vaca Pay) Drug free work environment Up to $11.0Qtrxr based on experience Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply CUSTODIAN DISHWASHER EVENING ROOM ATTENDANT GIFT SHOP STAFF HOUSEKEEPER ROOM ATTENDANT VALET/PARKING ATTENDANT WAITSTAFF In need of extra money? Are you looking for a change? Do you have free time in the days or evenings? Stay close to home by working in Rappahannock County, We o ffer competitive pay & full or part-time positions. Benefits avail, too! Please contact Ann e-Elizabeth, 800-272-4466 for info BUILDINGS & GROUNDS TECHNICIAN Oat lands, a property of the National Trust, seeks hard-working, self-starter for full-time position on Buildings & Grounds staff to maintain 340-acre property. Must be able to work outdoors as well as indoors. Must be able to work flexible hours, and weekends as needed. Must have experience in overall property maintenance. Must have a valid Va driver’s license. Starting salary of $ 12/hr. plus competitive benefits package included. Gen’l responsibilities include facilitation of logistics for events, keeping property safe, clean and attractive, experience with outdoor equipment. Add’l skills preferred include painting, carpentry, and computer (to generate reports as needed.) Fax resume to Oatlands at 703-777-4427 EOE Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Fax. Your Legal Today 703-689-1278 {Times [Community Newspapeis] northern Viroinia

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Automotive ■ By JASON STEIN ■ WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS I ust when you were J getting used to the idea of a Cadillac truck, a two seat roadster and a 400-horsepower CTSI V sedan, along comes the I company with another surI prise: a mid-sized sport-utiliI ty vehicle. I The Caddy of today is I hardly the Caddy you knew. I The new-for-2004 SRX is I a vehicle that defies definiI tion and invites interpretaI tion. As one of first of the SI series of models, the SRX I foreshadows and shares the I automotive DNA of future • Cadillac vehicles, such as the I 2005 STS sedan that replaces • the current Seville. . If the SRX is any indica. tion, the future looks utilitar. ian — as useful as your , mother’s station wagon, but . nothing like anything that ! ever hauled groceries or the ! family dog. That’s Cadillac’s ! intention: Keep breaking with ! convention. ! Marketed by General ! Morors as a “medium luxury J utility vehicle,” Cadillac has 1 aimed the SRX at the Lexus 1 RX300, Acura MDX, BMW 1 X5, Lincoln Aviator and * Infiniti’s FX45, all radical * interpretations of the family1 wagon theme. Like much of ■ U1C lUIIIUCUUUll, * the SRX is * proudly passen* ger-car based, * riding atop the ■ same platform as * the CTS sedan. I In keeping * with its theme of I being unique, I Cadillac hopes I the SRX stands apart. A quick look from the curb confirms that much is true. All of Cadillac’s new vehicles have adopted the “art and science” design phi shifting. Rearwheel drive is standard — as are fourwheel disc brakes with antilock — or you can specify allwheel drive. Of course, performance is an important part of the SRX package aillac nod losopny — a oenei mai every new Cadillac should take a daring approach to style. The SRX’s styling stands out in a sea of boxy sport-utility vehicles and minivans that fill mall parking lots from sea to sea. And like its family members, the SRX arrives with that crisp, creased look that resembles its concept-vehicle predecessor, the Vizon, which was shown in 2001. What’s drives the SRX is your choice of two engines: the next-generation 320horsepower 4.6-liter Northstar V8; and an all-new 255-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. Each powerplant mated to its own specific five-speed automatic transmission, both of which allow for clutchless manual to the future. The CTS sedan was one of the first applications of the Sigma architecture, a platform that features a near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, a stretched wheelbase and a low center of gravity. With those Denchmarks as a starting point, the SRX has a slightly different agenda to fulfill than the CTS: space. The SRX can accept up to seven people with the optional third-row seat. For extra cargo capacity, the secondrow seat folds flat and the third row power-folds into the floor at the push of a button. An optional rear ‘cargo management system’, available as an alternative to the third row seat, offers three rear compartments and includes a removable storage bin. Do you need a reminder that the SRX is still a Cadillac? Around the interior there’s a blend of wood and leather that extends from the steering wheel to the shifter knob. And there are still all the creature comforts as well as the kind of technology you’d expect in a Cadillac: an optional DVD-based navigation system; a Bose premium sound system and traction and stability control. Magnetic Ride Control, which essentially uses electric current and liquid metal to provide constant and variable shock dampening, is also available. And, you can specify the optional Ultra View fiveplus-foot-long glass roof with power retractable shade. As with some of its competitors, the price begins at $37,995. Loaded up (somewhere in the $60,000 range) the SRX is in keeping with its rich and affluent heritage. For that price, Cadillac promises plenty. What it delivers, and how, will say a lot about what drives the future. Cadillac SRX If Pour door, rear- or all-wheal-drive !u* L6-ltter V6 or 4.6-lltar V8, producing i pnd 320 horsepower, respectively. #f Five-speed electronic automate tpn§|| mission. >ir is it a wagon? Is it a sport-ute? With f strong performance and a bold design, f i: tie SRX is driven by lifestyle and doesn't S 8 within a category based on its shape. it Among a long list of interesting features, I the SRX can be had with a huge sunroof. * With one new and one reworked engine, tie SRX promises capability. Equipped with ail-wheel drive, the SRX should prove to be an everything-for-aH-people kind of vehicle. it Standard safety: Front airbags; sideimpact airbags; side curtain airbags that cover the first and second row seats protecting the head; anti-lock brakes; traction and stability control. ★ MPG (dty/hwy): 18/23 (3.6) ★ Base price: $37,995 in - i v Directory O CHEVROLET Pohanka Chevrolet jci | 13915 Lee-Jackson Highway Chantilly, VA 800-500-8172 www.pohankachevroletcom Jim McKay Chevrolet 10452 Lee Highway I—I Fairfax, VA 22030 703-591-4800 www.jimmckaychevrolet.com Sterling Chevrolet 46980 Harry Byrd Hwy. Sterling, VA 703-450-7500 Dudley Martin Chevrolet 8000 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20108 703-368-2111 www.dudleymartin.com Jerry’s Chevrolet-Oldsmobile 18 Ft Evans rd. NE Leesburg, VA 20176 www.jerryschevy.com HONDA Leesburg Honda Used Car Center 1 Cardinal Park Drive, SE Leesburg, VA 703478-1111 www.leesburghonda.com C5 HI Rosenthal Honda (hJ 1580 Springfield Rd. — Tysons Corner, VA 703-442-8000 www.rosenthalhonda.com © mazoa Rosenthal Mazda 8525 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-442-8700 [mz Rosenthal Infiniti O 8527 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-556-6900 ▼ MITSUBISHI 4Tm MOTORS Stohlman Mitsubishi [mT 8435 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703448-9300 www.stohlmanauto.com . HYunoni Fairfax Hyundai 10601 Lee Hwy. Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-0444 www.fairfaxhyundai.com Field Auto City - Hyundai/Suzui 325 East Market Street--. Leesburg, VA 20176 lHY2 I 703-443-2220 www.fieldautocity.com Stohlman Volkswagon 8433 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-893-2990 www.stohlmanauto.com Manassas Dodge 9100 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-631-1340 www.masassasdodge.com Brown’s Dulles Dodge 4105 Auto Park Circle Chantilly, VA 20151 703-263-2500 www.brownscar.com 0 ORD MERCURY LINCOLN Jerry's Leesburg Ford-LincolnMercury JFT 847 E. Market St. (Route 7) Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-0000 www.jerrysauto.com PONTIAC Star Pontiac-Buick-GMC Trucks 326 E. Market St. (Route 7) [pi-! Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-2411 SATWN. Saturn of Sterling 46980 Harry Byrd Hwy. Sterling, VA 703-450-8500 S2l Saturn of Fairfax 9596 Lee Hwy. Fairfax, VA 703-359-8080 fS3 1S4 Saturn of Manassas 8732 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 703-551-2550 www.saturnofmanassas.com NISSAN Pallone Nissan 7800 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150 703-866-7800 Rosenthal Nissan 8525 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703442-8700 Miller Toyota Iti I 8566 & 8500 Sudley Road — Manassas, VA 20110 703-369-3040 www.millertoyota.com UNCOl N Jerry’s Lincoln Mercury Jeep 8820 Centreville Road nji Manassas, VA I—I 703-361-7162 www.jerrysauto.com SUBARU vStohlman Subaru [s7 8433 Leesburg Pike *— Tysons Corner, VA 703-893-2990 www.stohlman.subaru.com OTHERS Smart Wheels [~s~| (Division of Ted Britt Ford) 7404 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20111 703-257-5006 Northside Auto Sales [n"1 9000/9012 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 703-631-9393 www.northsideauto.com Jim McKay Used Car Dept, fn 10460 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 703-591-3652 www.jimmckaychevrolet.com Ourisman’s Used Car Outlet 8670 Richmond Hwy. [o~| Alexandria, VA 703-7994505 Dulles Motorcars fi)l 107 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 703-777-7077 www.dullesauto.com Call Darryl Grant to advertise your dealership! (703) 777-1110 V

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QALAXIE 500 '67: 2 DF Auto, only 30 K miles 390, original cond., wa stored 10 years, drivi home, fair to averagi cond. $3000/ OBC 703-771-0280. 72 PONTIAC VENTUR/ II, exc. cond., no rusl new pant, perfect fo build-up. $3000/ obc Call 304-263-1346. 2003 Chrysler 300M Special Heateo Leather Seats. Auto. Climate Control, CO Changer, Ant-Loc* Brakes, Rawer Root, Chrome Wheels. 14K Mites Stir #3928 MANASSAS CHRYSLER (703)368-5300 8100 Centiwiiie Rd, Manassas www.manMn9chmter.com ACURA 1991 INTEGRA blue, rims, AC. am'frr cassette, exc. cond $1200. 703-867-0741 BMW 525, RARE Olympic Edition. '95, Olympic green, 65K mis, perfect cond. Loaded. $18K OBO. 540-635-9933 anytime, Ive msg $5001 Cars from $500. Police imbounds. For listings call 800-719-3001 x2416 CHEVROLET COR^ VETTE Z06 02:5 7, V8, 6 speed, pwr. leather seats, C/D, heads up display & much more. (Stk. #260074A). $37,799. Manassas Chrysler Used Cars, 703-368-5300. CHEV S10 '98 2WD w bedliner 4cyl, 5spd AM/FM/Cass/CD. 71K miles, great cond. $4,500. 540-937-6593 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 i r T—" I 605 AutomobNM 1 \___V . '03 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500: $24,990 i SMARTWHEELS > 1-800-837-7281 l 703-591-1400 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN: $28,877 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 CHRYSER 1992 LEBARON. blue Landau, fully equipped, brand new Michelin radials. $1200. 703-430-2929 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. LXI. 1999. 59K. exc. cond. fully equipped $8500. 703-209 7828 B & M Motor Cars. Leesburg. CHRYSLER SEBRING CONV. LTD 01: V6. auto. A C. Leather. C/D. PW.' PL. Cloth Top Chrome wheels. (Stk. #3903) $18,799. Manassas Chrysler Used Cars, 703-3685300 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD 02: V6, PW. PL. heated leather seats. pwr. doors, pwr liftgate. low miles. (Stk #211144A) $21,499. Manassas Chrysler Used Cars. 703-368-5300 DODGE INTREPID '96 FWD, ABS, 143k. very good cond. $2395 . 540364-1070 FORD EXPLORER XLT sport '96 w/ all options. Xtra clean. 138K miles. $5100. 540-349-8441 2000 FORD F150 XL Supercab: $16990 SMARTWHEELS 1-800-837-7281 703-591-1400 2001 FORD MUSTANG COBRA: $20,677 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 FORD MUSTANG 2002. navy beige. 28K, premium sound system, auto, $15,000/neg. Call 703-430-2242. 1995 FORD TAURUS WAGON: $4 990 SMARTWHEELS 1-800-837-7281 703-591-1400 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX: $8,990 SMARTWHEELS 1-800-837-7281 703-591-1400 2000 GMC 1500 4X4 X CAB: $15,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 GRAND MARQUIS LS '97. loaded, 4DR, Includes remote starter. Blue w/ white Ithr. New Michelin tires. 10 CD changer. Approx 83K mis Garaged.Dream car $7200. 540-788-9568 HONDA 2000 ACCORD Ex: Coupe. 2 door. 4cyl. 2 3L. AT transmission, AC. cruise, pd & locks, pwr seats, am/fm/cd. Lthr. moonroof, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, 94K miles. $9,500 . 540351-0273. 96 HONDA ACCORD LX 71.000K mi. AC. Auto., A M/F M/Cass. $5500/ OBO. 540-6687261 HONDA ACCORD LX '87. 5sp, 1 owner/driver. low mis, excel cond, new insp, new tires. $2500. 540-592-3297 HONDA ’99 CIVIC EX, auto, power pkg, sunroof, all new tires, new muffler/ battery, 64K, $8400. 703-430-6458. HONDA CIVIC LX '92 black, great condition, well maintained, stereo w/CD, 5 spd, $1800. 540-347-0503 in p.m.. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 SEE ENTIRE NEW 6 USED INVENTORY @WWW.STARCARS.COM Whether you are selling or buying, browsing or creating, looking or booking...classified has it all! # Times Community Newspapers 7ow444«o « f« tombmztb JAGUAR 1999 4 door Sedan model XJ8L, Silver/ gray-black leather interior. Garage keptmint condition, ONE OWNER (18.500 original miles) Fully loadedSun Roof-CD- Heated seats- May be seen by appointment only, contact Barbara Beasley (703) 860-7217- Asking $26,500. '93 LEXUS ES 300. 198k mi Runs great $3200. 540-439-4001. 2000 LEXUS RX300: $23,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 LINCOLN LS 2000 69K. Loaded, convenience pkg and sports pkg. $13,950. Call 703-4268407 tor details. MAZDA 626, 95. 4dr, loaded, good cond, 152K mis, $1800. OBO. 540-493-2963 evenings 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: $11,990 SMARTWHEELS 1-800-837-7281 703-591-1400 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: $10,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE ‘02: 4 DR, V6, auto, A/C, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, excel. cond. (Stk. #3943) $11,799. Manassas Chrysler Used Cars, 703-3685300. PONTIAC SAFARI ‘88, SW, 85K orig mis, 1 ownr, loaded, new insp. needs nothing. $2200 OBO. 540-481-0343 88 SAAB 9000 sedan 5 spd. Exc. cond. Lthr. int., extras $1900, 218K mi. Army transfer, must sell. 540-341-0299. SUBARU '98 LEGACY GT wgn, AWD, fully svcd, w/new timing belt, 102K, vg cond., $8200. 703-787-8813. TOYOTA- 1998 Camry LE. 4DR,Tilt/cruise/PW, PDL, Cass., Sunroof, Beautiful, Gar. kept. Brand new timing belt. 99K all hwy, Salesman’s car. All receipts. $6,350. 540-347-2833. VW JETTA GLI '90: 2.0 16V, sunroof, Kenwood stereo, new tires, alloy " wheels, too many extra's to list, 150 K miles. Call Toni @ 703-2201541. 96 VW JETTA GLS, 5-sp, red, 11 OK mi, pi, pw, ps, snrf, very clean, $3500/ obo. Call 703669-9494. Leesburg,Va Vbur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 02 Lthr., Cd, sunroof, tow pkg, low miles, like new. $21,000. 703-887-8082 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '03, SLHRCI w/3yr. re? maining unlimited mile warranty. 1,650 miles, sec. system. Own a piece of history, 100th yr. edition. $21,200/ obo. 703-455-4454. AUTO BODY REPAIR on cars & trucks. Mobile service. We come to work or home, pick-up $ deliver, 50% off all written estimates this month. 703-354-2119. SIGNS, VEHICLE lettering, banners, company logos, door decals, custom cut vinyl. Installation avail. Decals by Zebra Racing. 540439-8883. decals bvzebraracinaeaol.com Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 SIGNS, VEHICLE letter ing, banners, company logos, door decals custom cut vinyl. Installation avail. Decals by Zebra Racing. 540439-8883. decals byzebraracinoeaol.com .- m««L •pon wniif CHEVY '96 SUBURBAN, 4x4. Exc. cond. 139K. $7500/obo. 540-3385033. BMC YUKON SLT 00 Loaded, two-tone paint, 90k miles. Great Condition. Asking $17,500 703-476-8659 IEEP WRANGLER SPORT ’98, 6 cly, 5sp, gunmetal blue with gray interior. Fully loaded, including Warn suspension lift, 33” BFG tires, fender flares, Borla header and exhaust. New black tinted top, CD w/ upgraded speakers, etc. Looks & runs excellent, only 66K mis. MSTA, $12,500 OBO. 540-347-3483 Of cell 540-219-5012 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Cal! Today 540-347-4222 RIGHT HAND DRIVE 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4x4. Burgundy w/ grey int. Odometer Reading 114K. AM/FM cass w/ CD plyr. AC/ heat**mail tray inc. Extended front door windows. (Designed for Postal Carriers). 703904-1600, 8am-5pm; 540-338-2455 after5pm SUNDOWNER 93, 2 horse, bumper pull, excel cond, $2500. 540364-2062 675 V— J CHEVY, 1997, CK15004x4, 98K mi., Ext. cab, Pwr dr, cruise, tilt, spray liner, hitch, good cond., $8,990, 540-364-4545 FORD F-150 Quad Cab XLT ’03: 4x4 Off Road Package, V8, PW, PL, C/D. bed liner, alloys. (Stk. #3918). $25,795. Manassas Chrysler Used Cars, 703-3685300. FORD 89 F150 V4 ton, reg cab Ig bed, 4WD. 100K, 6 cyl. 5 spd, A/C, very gd cond $3350. Jerry Chev 703-431-7749. S7S Track* / '90 GMC 2500 series pick-up. 2 wheel dr. 5 spd.140k mi. A/C. 5.7L V8. Recent emiss. $2950. 540-882-3570. TOYOTA TUNDRA, 03 4x4,SR5,5sp, 4dr acess cab, 6Kmls, loaded, show rm cond, $24,999 must sell.540-439 8230 CHEV ASTRO ’94 ABS, AM/FM/CD, PW/L, Orig. Owner. 121K. Excellent mechanical cond.! Great cosmetic cond.! $2,500. 540-364-6312. CHRYSLER T&C LXI 01 One owner in excellent cond. 49k miles. Asking $16,500. Please call 540-364-3872. HONDA ODYSSEY 01 Silver, loaded w/extras, 31K miles, $20,000. 540-349-8547 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE '97, AT, PW; PL, tilt, AM/FM cassette, white w/gray interior, privacy glass, new inspection, 94K miles. $5900. 540-727-0320. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 WE BUY CARS Trucks! Foreign & dc mestic. We pay cast Pick-up. Must be rur ning. 703-354-2119. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 > ~ “ *v . . '‘v vm^v *K- •■ ■*;T.'*; n < . * v •f ?*??*'*'•*> } -r,» v — - <- —i - - rs.nyr! ' •" ■• ■ ; 1 - ■ ■ ■ • • "■ - ■ ’ • 'X1-- . * . ' *■ - ) , ’ ‘ • */>. 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