Rappahannock News, September 16, 2004

126th Year... No. 38 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Come fly with me Maryland pigeon summers in Amissville Befriends two-year-old By Briar Suzanne Bogin Rappahannock News Staff Writer This summer an Amissville family adopted an unusual pet Actually, the pet adopted them. For several weeks, a pigeon took up residence in Jonathan and Linda Partin’s garage. “One day we were building a fence, and this pigeon landed on the car nearby,” said Jonathan. “He just sat there and watched for a long time.” That night, the bird roosted in the garage. ‘The next day, there he was again,” said Jonathan. “We put out birdseed for him, and he just hung around.” The Partin’s two-year-old son Calvin named the bird Peep “He would follow us when we walked the dog,” said Jonathan, “mid he would let Calvin get close to him in the backyard.” In fact, Calvin was the only one who could get very close to Peep and the two were always together. Soon after the bird’s arrival, Jonathan noticed the pigeon had a band around its leg. Using the internet, he tracked the number on the band to a' group called the American Racing Pigeon Union. On the group’s web site, he found information on caring for a lost bird and how to track See PIGEON, Page A2 Photo courtesy/Linda Partin FLYING FRIEND: Peep, a pigeon, and twO-year-old Calvin Partin were inseparable this past summer, playing together in the family’s Amissville backyard. New era for schools r r ass Construction approved By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday unanimously authorized the sale of a $4 million bond for the largest school construction project in two decades, opening the way for a new era at Rappahannock County schools. The program expands athletic facilities, air conditions elementary school space and adds much needed new classrooms at the elementary school. The vote came at the end of a Sept. 8 public hearing attended by some 35 people, despite howling winds and rain from tropical storm Frances as it moved north. Supervisor Bryant Lee, who led the winning vote, said the money “will take care of things we’ve been talking about for 12 years.” The audience cheered as the five supervisors completed their voting. Under the system chosen by the county, the Rappahannock bond will be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA), which in turn will issue public See SCHOOLS, Page A10 ^Deputies get pay increase, Page A5 _ County Supervisors approve lighting ordinance, pay increase By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News Staff Writer After five years of sometimes acrimonious county debate, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance last Wednesday that sets legal restrictions on the amount of outside lighting brightness that a commercial establishment can display. The ordinance only covers commercial and business properties in Rappahannock’s few commercially zoned areas. The board voted four to one to pass the ordinance. Supervisor Ron Frazier of Amissville opposed the ordinance, arguing that it “is one more restriction on owners’ property rights.” He said the ordinance is unnecessary and that the county could control objectionable lighting on a case by case basis under current zoning law. David L. Konick, former zoning official and a primary opponent of the ordinance was not at the public hearing. He claimed that under his reading of Virginia law, the supervisors have no power to pass such a restriction and are setting up the county for a legal defeat. County Attorney Peter Luke stated on several occasions before the vote that the ordinance is on solid legal ground. The ordinance requires persons planning to have outside lighting at a commercial enterprise to include with their plans a detailed description of the lighting and set its brightness in “foot candle” terms, a widely accepted measurement for brightness. Under Virginia law the proposed ordinance, officially recommended by the Planning Commission, cannot be made more restrictive without a complete new public hearing process. But the supervisors can ease some restrictions or leave them alone, See LIGHTING, Page A5 Major Issues Aired Region__ Centex seeks public support, citizens question impact By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News Some 75 people, including residents from Rappahannock, Fauquier and Culpeper counties, listened attentively to a PowerPoint presentation by Centex Homes at the Amissville fire nail last inursaay mgni ana . came away with a realization that the development at Clevenger’s Comer is larger than just the Centex portion. The presentation covered Centex’s planned community of 766 homes, with 398,000 square feet of retail/office space, to be built on the southeast quadrant of Clevenger’s Comer at the intersection of Route 211 and 229 in Culpeper County, bordering on Rappahannock County. The development runs two miles down Route 229, opposite the South Wales subdivision. If approved this year by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors, construction could begin next year and be Someone asked, ‘With all due respect, is there any chance Centex might just go away.’ Plescow of Centex Homes replied, ‘With all due respect, no.’ completed in ^ui». Water and sewer treatment plants would meet the needs of Centex and other approved subdivisions in Clevenger’s Comer Village Plan. Culpeper County’s Planning and Zoning Office See CENTEX, Page A9 >~HiStoric District survey, Page A10 Town _ Residents want fast action on speeding problem in town , By Kevin Seabrooke Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Tbwn Council last Wednesday night reviewed a second Virginia Department of Transportation study that confirmed the town’s problem with speeding vehicles. Many of the council members and citizens present were not surprised that the study supported what they felt to be true, but they were concerned about the number of cars traveling more than 40 mph in a town which has 25 mph limits in its core and a village atmosphere where many residents and tourists alike choose to walk. Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett said the council would confer with Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz and VDOT engineer Garrett Moore. “We’d like to know the full range of possibilities on this. We want to know what’s reasonable to request,” the mayor said. “We will take action. We will make a formal request. Whether that will be effective is another question.” This is the second study conducted in the past 13 months stemming from complaints of speeding by residents. The first study showed speeds which reached 75 mph and the sheriff said a year ago August, he seriously doubted the validity of the figures. Another study was requested by the town. The sheriff said he has not been notified by the mayor, VDOT, or any council member about this most recent study, nor has he received any complaints on this issue. “I wasn’t even aware another study was going to be done,” said Sherertz. “I can’t respond to a problem I’m not aware of. “If the council or any citizens had called me and said, We’re having another study done,’ we could have addressed this before it became a meeting issue. At least they could have sent me the See SPEEDING, Page A10 Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. the Town Council will continue its Sept. 8 meeting at the Town Hall on Gay Street. • The Rappahannock County Road Map now will be available Oct. 1 at the County Administrator’s office. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Newsmakers New recipes Chef Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington has new cookbook with 150 recipes. See Page A2. * Point-to-Point Spend an afternoon tailgating at the Thornton Hill Hounds races in Sperryville on Saturday. See Page A3. Winning streak Rappahannock High School’s Lady Panthers volleyball team is 5-0, defeating Luray last week. See Page A7. U Friday movie 'Valentin,' a film about a young boy with big dreams, is at The Theatre on Sept. 17. See Page B1.

People Local chef cooks up new book By Briar Suzanne Bex,in Rappahannock News Staff Writer Local chef Patrick O’Connell recently served up his newest dish: "Patrick O’Connell’s Refined American Cuisine: The Inn at Little Washington Cookbook." A self-taught chef who learned the culinary arts by studying cookbooks. O'Connell has been serving the finest American meals at the Inn at Little Washington since 1978. From the momert he planted his first childhood vegetable garden, he has had a passion for fresh, local ingredients. Using food memories from his own life, his new cookbook offers more than 150 reapes illustrated with 190 full-coior pictures, arid is organized m the order meals are served at the Inn. O'Connell creates dishes that are sample enough to master at home, yet incredible enough to impress even the most seasoned taste buds. “1 believe that honesty and clarity are the two key elements in making well-prepared food.” says O Connell, “and that the best dishes are ones stolen from yesterday and enlivened with the flavors of today using fresh, simple ingredients.* Within the pages of his new book. O'Connell shares his wealth of understanding of entertaining, fresh ingredients, hospitality and home cooking. The book is about capturing the food memories of our childhood and rethinking them in our own kitchens. "These recipes are not only doable.” he says, “but are often easier than cooking the classic American dishes on which we were raised.” r mi Photo courtesy Jean Lillard RoughRide Hundreds of cyclists gather each year for the annual Rappahannock RoughRide to benefit patients of the Rappahannock and Fauquier free clinics. This year the bike ride will be held Sept. 18. Registration is $20 per person; $15 for children under 12. Call 540-428-3610 or e-mail ride@fauquierfreeclinic.org. A course map and registration forms are ava'lable online at www.fauquierfreeclinic.com. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 PermaTreal ?HP5ngEZ »ir=TtH I WWW.PermaTreat.com PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Photography • Portraits on Location • Household Insurance Inventory • Small Products • Restorations • Advertising & Public Relations | Carl Zitzmann Photography • 937- 6430 Pickup Your FREE Copy Today. Available at: Alb Alb Alb or visit Virginia Welcome Centers Times Community Newspaper Offices Local Chambers of Commerce and Visitor’s Centers TimesCommunity. com [Community Newyapers 1| NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fauquier Loudoun Fairfax Rappahanock Clarke 540-347-4222 703-777-1111 703-437-5400 540-675-3338 540-955-1111 Beginning with the Breakfast chapter, the cookbook is filled with old Southern favorites made new, like Swanky and Cheesy Shrimp and Grits. He tips his hat to the fish sticks of his youth with Sole Fingers with Green Herb Mayonnaise, which crowns the Snacks section, and the Hot First Course chapter houses his show-stopping Macaroni and Cheese with Virginia Country Ham. To O’Connell, “cooking is all about entertaining, and entertaining is all about sharing your private world with others.” At the Inn at Little Washington, every detail reflects his style, like serving each course on a different china pattern that relates to the dish. In his book, he passes on helpful tips like “replace expensive flower arrangements with cut herbs in a terra cotta pot,” and offers little touches that will help bring the reader’s own personality to the table. Daniel Boulud. chefiowner of the world famous Daniel, calls O'Connell’s book “a must for all library kitchens,” while American culinary legend Charlie Trotter calls it a “bona fide masterpiece.” O’Connell will formally introduce the book at an Oct. 5 event sponsored by the Washington Post called “Great Cooks and Their Books” to be held at the Kennedy Center. The event will include a question and answer session and cocktail reception to feature some of the dishes from the new book. The cookbook was pub' lished by Bullfinch Press and retails for $45. Refined American Cuisine Local wineries win gold, silver medals Both the Rappahannock Cellars and the Gray Ghost wineries outdid the competition at recent wine contests. Rappahannock Cellars was awarded five silver and seven bronze medals at the 12th annual Indy International Wine Competition in July in Indianapolis. Among the selected wines were the 2003 Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Vidal Blanc. Since its inauguration in July of 1992, the Indy International Wine Competition has become one of the largest wine competitions in the country, and the largest outside of California. This year’s competition saw more than 3,500 entries from around the world. Rappahannock also brought home seven medals at the Atlanta International Wine Planning commission vacancy There soon will be an opening on the Town of Washington’s Planning Commission. Applications for the position of Planning Commissioner must be received at Town Hall by Oct. 6 in order to be considered for appointment on the agenda of the regular council meeting on Oct. 13. CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING GROUP, INC. 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It is located on the historic See WINERIES, Page A3 Photo courtesy Sharon Pyne Orientation More than 30 volunteer drivers attended last month's Rappahannock Volunteer Medical Transport orientation. The drivers will help provide rides to Rappahannock citizens in need of transportation to medical appointments. The program was cooperatively developed by a group of local churches and community organizations. Speakers at the event included: Carl Aplin, Sperryville Rescue Squad; Darlene Mullan, RN, of RRCSB; Anne Buntz, Alzheimer’s Association; and Felicia Chavez, Extension Office. Judy Reidinger organized the group, and volunteer coordinators were Lola Walker, RRCSB, and Sharon Pyne, Rappahannock DSS. DAR to hold meeting The Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution, District VI, will hold their 48th annual meeting on September 17-18 in Chalottesville, Va. Hostess chapters are: Colonel James Patton, Culpeper Minute Men and Fauquier Court House. GROUND EFFECTS INC. 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Pigeon From Page A1 down the person responsible for the animal using the number on the leg band. “I tried to contact the owner in Maryland,” said Jonathan, “but I got no response.” According to the web site, it was racing season. The site noted that it was not uncommon for these pigeons to stray from home, but that with food and water and a few days rest, most of them would pick up and fly home without issue. Hence the name, homing pigeons. Weeks went by though, and Peep stayed on with the Partin family, using the garage as his home. “He made quite a mess too,” laughed Jonathan. “There would be times during the day when we didn’t see Peep,” he said, “but every night and every morning there he was in the rafters.” About a month after his arrival however, Peep befriended another pigeon in the area. “Maybe that’s why he stayed around as long as he did,” chuckled Jonathan. Then one day, he was gone, as suddenly as he had come. Perhaps Peep and his new friend flew home together, or perhaps they made a new home for themselves. Wherever that home may be, Peep has not flown far from the thoughts of one Rappahannock family.

Women farmers in focus By George Rowand Rappahannock News Staff Writer Julie Simpson grew up outside Detroit, but something kept telling her that she should aim for something else. “I used to pretend that I was growing up on a farm,” 3he said. “It drew me and drew me and drew me, and I’ve never had one second of regret about buying this farm.” Simpson bought 80 acres in Rappahannock County about five years ago and set out to make it pay off. The farm is called Ashton Farm, and she sells some of her produce at the Warrenton Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings. Organic, free-range Simpson is a member of an organization called Women Farmers of Virginia, which produces lamb, beef, chicken, eggs and goat meat. “The members of the organization all follow one plan,” Simpson explained. “We stay organic, we stay on pasture, nothing’s penned, nothing’s caged. They (the farm animals) eat what’s in the pasture, and the flavor’s enhanced because of that.” Simpson said she ran up against an ingrained attitude when she initially thought about buying a farm and then about farming the place. “When I first came out, the realtor said, ‘You can’t make any money in farming.’ I thought, what does that mean? You can’t make $100,000, or you can’t make $2.95? “And when I would ask a farmer for help, I ran into a roadblock, but when I would stumble onto a woman who was farming, she would share everything with me,” Simpson related. The organization includes women from many walks of life. “We have all walks of busi ness,” Simpson said. “An MD, and MBA, a woman who’s a senior executive with T. Mobile, a woman from the CIA, and a woman who’s a sixth-generation farmer. “And we all have one focus: to produce a quality product for the marketplace.” Why? “Some people ask me why do I do this,” Simpson stated. “My daughter is 9 years old, and I’m a Girl Scout leader, and I see that some of the girls in my little girl’s class are already going through puberty. They are maturing in the third grade. “Now, what’s different (from when I grew up)? The difference is food. The hormone level in the food is caus ing their bodies to change faster than ever.” According to Simpson, the members of Women Farmers of Virginia provide a consistent product. “Farm A may not have a product, but Farm B does, and it’s a constant level,” she related. “We always give a 100 percent money-back guarantee if anybody is unhappy with what they buy from us.” Ashton Farm features sheep, hogs, chickens and goats on the land. “Goat meat is the No. 1 consumed meat in the world,” she stated. “It has lower fat than chicken. It is high in protein, low in fat. It is an extremely healthy meat. “I get a lot of heart patients who buy goat meat.” With an MBA to help, Simpson said she could see how farmers could struggle with the economics of farming. “In the beginning, it cost me $300 to get a pig ready for market,” she stated. “Since then, I’ve lowered that. You’ve got to be able to figure out what your costs are — I mean pennies, what it cost you to get something to market.” She said she’s seen farmers selling their hogs for 50 cents a pound at auction. “A 250-pound hog would bring $125, and you can’t stay in business that way. I sell directly and cut out the middlemen.” Simpson said that she heard over and over again from the women in the group about time constraints Thornton Hill races slated this Saturday By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer Like last week’s Glenwood Races, area horsemen embraced the offered Sept. 18 Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Point races, rewarding meet officials with strong entries and enthusiastic support. Virginia’s fall steeplechase season does not include a lengthy point-to-point circuit, during which trainers can teach young horses their task and I ease older veterans back into l racing trim before facing rich purses and increased competi- 1 tion in the National Steeple- 1 chase Association sanctioned series. r But this year, as last, < Virginia Steeplechase Associ- < ation officials threaded together 1 a pair of point-to-points to serve the dual purposes. Last week’s . 1 Glenwood Races attracted more ] Steeplechasing this weekend • What: Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Point • When: Saturday, Sept. 18.12:30 p.m. first post • Details, directions: (540) 937-8274 han 100 entries, with an overilled 12-race program. Entries for the Sept. 18 rhomton Hill meet were not omplete at press time, but VSA executive Will O’Keefe said that hey look strong. Post time is 12:30 p.m. for he first of seven races, though, ike Glenwood, races could split on race day due to over-subscription. Racing is on the flat, over hurdles and over timber, with maiden and open divisions in each. Thornton Hill is off of Route 211 east of town. Complete race entries can be found at www. morvenpark.org/ceo or call (540) 937-8274 for parking details. Wineries From Page A2 Glenway Farm. Gray Ghost wins gold Gray Ghost’s 2003 Vidal Blanc took home the gold at back to back international wine competitions held in July. The Vidal Blanc won a gold in the Lone Star International held in Texas as well as a silver for the 2003 Adieu and bronze medals for the 2002 Chardonnay and 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon. The following week, Gray Ghost won a gold for the Vidal Blame at the prestigious Indy International Wine Competition. Gray Ghost also received bronze medals on the other five wines entered: 2003 Adieu, 2002 Chardonnay, 2002 Reserve Chardonnay, 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2003 Adieu. 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Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in (Ymissville. -Starting Line-Up at the Cafe - 055” HDTV - It’s Plenty Big! 0Game Time Menu Specials 0 Karaoke Thursdays 0Live Music Every Weelcenc Htintertainment Website: lotecareva.com Iff'fclasual Tex Mex.Dmiriipifti Lee t lu^iwatj, .Sperrijvtlla, VA 227+0 *>+-0-337-7777 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with §15.2-2204 & §15.2-2228 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 7:00 PM, to consider the proposed revised Comprehensive Plan for Rappahannock County prepared over the past several years. Copies of the plan are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administration Office, the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and the Rappahannock County Public Library. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comments. Written comments will be accepted at the County Administrator’s Office, 290 Gay Street, or PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. FUN WITH CHICKENS: Julie Simpson gave up a job in the information technology industry to buy a farm in Rappahannock County. She produces organically-grown chickens, lamb and goats as a part of Women Farmers of Virginia. This Frizzle chicken, however, is just around for fun. Rappahannock News Staff Photos Mark F Sypher involved in running a farming business. “The missing element was time,” she said. “You have to market, and that was the biggest challenge that all the women were facing.” During a tour of Ashton Farm, Simpson took great pride in showing off her group of animals. “The animajs are not crowded. You know the health and habits of the animal. I know that they1 re better. I lost a lot of goats (that she had bought for breeding) in the first two years. It was disheartening.” As with any business, there is a learning curve and she had hers. “Then I got away from dewormers, I gave them less grain, and now these animals are beautiful creatures,” she said. And she’s making money. “After three years, my hogs are very profitable. I sell hundreds of pounds of Italian sausage.” The response to the organically produced meats and eggs has been quite good* Simpson said. “People are willing to pay a higher price, knowing that they’re feeding their families,” she declared. “This is food with no hormones, no steroids, no growth enhancers, no subtherapeutic levels of antibiotics.” Women Farmers of Virginia sell produce at the Warrenton Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning in Old Town Warrenton. Julie Simpson can be reached at (540) 547-3582. NUMBER 1: Julie Simpson said that the number one consumed meat in the world is goat meat. 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- ir - * - ■ ■ ;.- —■ Editorial & Opinion A4 September 16, 2004 -EappaJjatmocb jSetos-— 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 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com Our View Take action The VDOT traffic study distributed at the recent meeting of the Washington Town Council highlights, and supplies hard evidence in support of, a problem with which town residents are only too familiar: speeding cars. The report’s cover letter, in a purely statistical mode, notes that the “majority of drivers were traveling in a speed range between 25 mph and 34 mph.” Yes, most drivers are staying within 10 mph of the speed limit according to the VDOT study, but the fact is that on Business 211-522, the Town of Washington’s “main drag,” 84 percent (1,930 out of 2,293) were exceeding the posted 25 mph limit. Of greater concern, and a much more serious threat to the town’s safety, is the number of vehicles traveling 45-54 mph (the study noted no cars exceeded 55 mph.). The number of drivers exceeding the posted limit by at least 20 mph, which qualifies as reckless driving under Virginia law, was 90, or 3.9 percent of all traffic recorded on a Wednesday when many shops are closed and local B&Bs are not full. Some might see the figure of 3.9 percent as low and argue that most cars were going within 10 mph of the speed limit. Would these same observers say that crime is generally not a problem because most people don’t commit crimes? The reason we have law enforcement is not because most people commit crimes, but because some people do. An automobile is a large and powerful machine capable of causing serious injury or death to a pedestrian, even at the posted speed of 25 mph. Are we going to play a traffic lottery with the safety of the town’s citizens at stake? Are we going to figure that even though about 30,000 vehicles per year could be travelling down our streets at speeds defined by law as reckless, that probably nothing will happen? We cannot wait for the first victim before we address this issue. Action must be taken now, before there is a tragedy. We call on the Sheriff’s Office to take enforcement action as well as the Virginia State Police. RCHS 1999 yearbooks The 1999 Rappahannock County High School yearbooks are finally here. Supplies are limited. To purchase one, contact Joy Sours at the high school or Emily Roop at the School Board office. We would like to thank all of our advertisers for their support. Joy Sour: RCHS yearbook advise] r ...MWttT fl6Cg*fAp' k CUANC6 of y<>U 6£iN6 fliKtOuWfiyRSfKOt^ GOflfc M5*55Hftt.„ Letters ‘Let the kids wear jerseys and uniforms’ Change is always inevitable, but hard to deal with nevertheless. With the new athletic staff in our schools, change has obviously arrived too. Changes in ideas and how things are done, and in rules and what is to be the criteria to follow and guide us as we participate in the different sports offered in Rappahannock. One of these changes involves football players wearing their football jerseys to school either the day of a game, or the day before a game, if it happens to fall on a Saturday. They are no longer allowed to do this. Another change involves the cheerleaders, who are now not able to wear their uniforms to school at the same time, nor are they allowed to wear the football jerseys, a tradition started with the beginning of football in our county two years ago. I am under the impression that this is not the protocol for other schools in Virginia. Rappahannock’s participation in the sport of football is in its infancy. We are a very small, very close community, almost like family if I may say. The young men and women who are involved are together to enjoy the triumphs and losses, some tragic, which they have already experienced in their short time together as teams. Wearing their uniforms, while seemingly a small way to show their Panther pride, is the only visible way they have to portray their involvement and sportsmanship in their • respective sports. I disagree with this new rule and as a parent of a cheerleader who paid for her uniform, I am going to allow her to wear it in school in honor of the scheduled games. Some may think this whole issue is petty, and I agree. It should never have gotten so far as to require a letter in the newspaper to educate those who do not know what is being considered an important issue to some. Let the kids wear their jerseys and uniforms! Michelle Kaye Asst. Cheerleading Coach ‘I cannot commend their professionalism more highly’ Several weeks ago I sustained a fractured leg while in a remote area of Rappahannock County. I am very happy to say that today I am on the mend, and expect a complete recovery thanks to the heroic efforts of the Washington and Sperryville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, and the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department. Employing extraordinary rescue techniques, six of thes “Angels of Mercy” carried me down the mountain to a waiting ambulance. I cannot com mend their considerate professionalism more highly, and ; I give them my heartfelt thanks for a job well done. David A. Ingram Rixeyville ‘Kent Reeve will be j Kent Reeve, who passed away two weeks ago, made an indelible mark on this community. I first knew Kent when he was chairman of the Democratic Party. The outgoing chair nominated Kent and he was elected chairman without his even being at that particular meeting. Kent was surprised when he was told, then, as befitted the quality of the man, said, “Yes, of course I’ll do it,” knowing full well that in these thankless, stressful volunteer positions, the chair often works harder than anyone else in the organization, i During his two terms as • chair, Kent made the county’s Democratic Party inclusive and open as it had never before been. He made it a goal to reach out to people who had never before actively participated in the local political system. He set a standard for local politicos. On through the years, as he rose through the ranks of regional party politics, based on his tireless willingness to help out and his skill with computers, he did much to computerize, first his congressional district’s systems, and then the system for the entire state. I don’t recall Kent ever turning down a request for his help, time, expertise or energy. During his second term, I was chosen to be his vice chair. I was able to see Kent in action, up close. I was consistently impressed with his understanding of politics and evenhanded way of dealing with issues and people. Then, after I was elected chair and, in my second term, Kent became my vice chair, he continued his efforts with the same resolve and energy and was a constant source of wisdom and inspiration. Kent rose above the contentions that can occur even among people who agree on larger goals, admonishing those involved to keep their eyes focused on what we all share, not what separates us. He maintained humor when others did not; he was consistently loyal to his friends. I can’t, with first hand knowledge, speak to what Kent has contributed to the other civic organizations to which he belonged. I do know what he meant to those of us who worked with him in the Democratic Party. I would suggest that, whatever Democratic Party events you have either attended or participated in, they all stem from the imaginative, creative energies of a man dedicated to his principles and love of his community. Kent Reeve was a true gentleman and he will be missed. Franklin R. Schmidt Wood vi lie From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO Sept. 17, 1964 The RCHS Vo-Ag judging team won first place in federation competition last Thursday in Winchester. Team members include Billy Mundy, Mack Dodson, Jimmy Latham, and Albert Payne, alternate. The teams judged classes of hay, com, apples, wheat, seed and weeds. The Rappahannock team made a score of 1173.4 out of a possible 1500. Milton C. Gore, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Gore of Washington left this week to resume his studies at Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal. David Lyne, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne of Washington, left Sunday for the University of Virginia in Charlottesville where he is enrolled as a freshman. A demonstration on the details of Virginia’s new Commercial Beef Cattle Improvement Program will be conducted Sept. 23 at the D.D. Miller and Son Farm near Washington. Dr. Samuel D. Hill, new Director of Instruction for Rappahannock County Schools, will address the group at the first meeting of the Parents and Teachers Association on Tuesday at Rappahannock Elementary School. 25 YEARS AGO Sept. 13, 1979 Superintendent William Bloomer watched on Monday as the contractor put the finishing 1 touches on the masonry work for the high school’s new modular units. Students from the building trade classes helped put the foundation in for the ramps and sidewalks, enabling the project to be completed at below cost estimates. Last week, Hurricane David swept through Rappahannock leaving behind three to four ' inches of rain in a countryside already saturated by devastating floods. “Dutch” and Mertie Shuitz of Front Royal are top rated artists with a bow and arrow and will be among the featured attractions at the Rappahannock Historical Society’s “Apple Day” .program on Oct. 20. Woodville’s Clifton Clark breeds Walker hounds that consistently win awards at field trials. County beekeepers John Mears and Maurice Herndon were among the veiled spectators at Raymond Johnson’s on Saturday who watched VPI entomologists demonstrate how to add a new queen to the hive. Washington subscribers will now be able to complete their calls by pushing buttons instead of dialing and until Oct. 1 there is no charge for installation. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 14, 1994 County librarian Nicki Lynch resigned to take a position as director of the Rockingham Regional Library in Harrisonburg. Air Force Airman Neeley A. Bartlett has graduated from Air Force basic training at - Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Bartlett is the daughter of Bucky and Jean Lipps of Castleton. She is a 1993 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Mike Smoot of Amissville taught himself the art of taxidermy eight years ago using books from the library. He said it was hard work and required a lot of patience. Most of Mr. Smoot’s customers are residents of the county, and he does about 40 to 50 deer heads a year. Alex Baumgardner defeated Michael Fairbrother in the 12 and under singles tournament at the Rappahannock County Park last weekend. Megan Fairbrother finished third in the singles tournament. Other players were Austin BoufTard, Chris Turner, Harris Evans and Nate Martin. COMPILED BY BRIAR SUZANNE BOGIN

Opinion Taste of Rappahannock ‘was a tremendous success’ The 6th Annual Taste of Rappahannock, held on Sept. 11 at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryville was a tremendous success. It provided much needed funds for Headwaters, whose mission is to foster excellence in our public schools. Rappahannock National Bank presented us with a Match Challenge which was a great gift to the cause. All Challenge monies raised will be matched 50 percent due to the generosity of the bank. The success of the event was due to the hard work of many, many people and orga nizations. We would like to thank everybody for their time, effort and contributions. The event was generously underwritten by Sunnyside Institute, the educational arm of Sunnyside Farms in Washington. The opening reception and auction was sponsored by Griffin Tavern & Restaurant in Flint Hill. Headwaters thanks the sponsors of the event: Rappahannock National Bank, Belle Meade Schoolhouse, Copper Fox Antiques, Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc., Linda and Bill Dietel, and Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors. A special thank you to Mary Arthur, instructor, and all of the students of the Culinary Arts classes at the Rappahannock County High School who helped with much of the food preparations, setup and serving the night of the event. These students were truly amazing in the display of joyful enthusiasm, hard work, and professionalism they exhibited in everything they did. The following organizations or individuals contributed to this event: Waterpenny Farm, Mountainside Market, Goat Hill Farm, Williams Orchard, Thornton River Grille, Epicurious Cow, Flint Hill Public House, Tom and Lisa Pendleton, Piedmont Farm, Cibola Farm, Middleton Inn, Farm to Table, The Inn at Little Washington, Norman Cartwight -Brown, Touchstone Farm, Rae’s Place & Deli, Green Meadow Farm, Conyers House Inn and Stable, Gay Street Inn, ‘Occasionally I miss parts of news items’ Living alone without TV or daily newspapers, occasionally I miss parts of news items. One of these is the revelation that when the two airplanes hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, President Bush was in Florida reading to young children in their school classroom. My questions about that include: Does the president do this often? Was the school a special school, a religious school, a private or public school? Did the president fly down alone to Florida in Air Force One? Was the teacher in the classroom throughout? Who was it who interrupted the president’s reading and notified him of the two planes crashing into the World Trade Center? Whoever it was, how did he or she learn about it? Where was the red phone? While the president did nothing for seven minutes, did the children sit still and be quiet with him for all that time? Ruth Richards Sperryville Chancellor’s Farm. Central Coffee Roasters, Moore’s Orchard, 4 & 20 Blackbirds, Sunnyside Farms, Lillian Aylor, Long View Gallery and the RCHS Band Students. Local wines provided by Gray Ghost Vineyard, Sharp Rock Vineyard, Linden Vineyard, Unicorn Vineyard, and Rappahannock Cellars. Thanks to the following committee members: Mary Arthur, Betsy Hille, Cole McKenry, Fran Krebser, Denise Chandler, Richard Lvkes, Debbie Massie. Phyllis Magrab, Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Linda Dietel, Andrew Haley, Susie MacNelly, Barney O’Meara, Beverly Jones and Tony Trujillo. Paige Coombs, Executive Director of Headwaters, and all of the'Headwaters Board deserve a bigjhank you for all of their help in working, planning and carrying out this event. It was an honor and a privilege to work with such a great group of people. Cheri Woodard Terri Lehman Co-chairs, Taste of Rappahannock Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: makuhn@timespapers,.com Supervisors vote pay increases for deputies By Nicholas M. Horrock Rappahannock News StafT Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday authorized a system of “longevity awards” that would mean as much as a 25 percent pay increase after 20 years of service for deputies of Constitutional Officers. The vote was unanimous. The supervisors also authorized a $2,500 a year immediate salary supplement for Sharon Dodson a deputy in the county Revenue Office who was the lowest paid of the deputies. Her job, said County Administrator John McCarthy, was “uniquely underfunded.” The longevity increases go into effect in the September pay check and affect at this time three deputies with sufficient length of service to qualify. Dodson’s raise also takes effect then. But McCarthy said the longevity program was only a temporary solution and that soon Rappahannock will have to adopt a county-wide classification program that sorts out job descriptions, skill levels and pay to bring equity among all county workers. “I would emphasize that ultimately, management of these actual and perceived pay issues will have to be through a salary schedule that cuts across all sources of staffing,” he said in his written proposal. At a public hearing, McCarthy said “we can’t backfill a classification program, eight months into the year.” Peggy Ralph, a deputy in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office spoke for the others: “We’re happy to put this to rest for a while.” She and the other deputies had hoped for a direct pay supplement and having the program made retroactive until July 1. Ralph said the whole group applauded the supplement for Dodson as “well deserved” for her service and skills. The deputies complained officially to the Board of Supervisors last July after sheriffs deputies, many of them women with dispatch and jail matron positions, received an across the board pay supplement on top of longevity pay and a Law Enforcement Officer’s retirement supplement. McCarthy was assigned to study the issue. Though he rejected a pay supplement, he acknowledged in his report that these positions have “compensation rates, which lag behind both law enforcement deputies and county positions.” McCarthy said the law enforcement salary improvements had been justified to keep sheriffs deputies from being recruited by higher paying counties after Rappahannock paid for their training. But he did acknowledge that the county had a “resource of experience and competence” among the women deputies “that cannot be replaced by sim ply hiring from the street should there be an increased level of turnover in these positions than has been experienced in the past.” Despite their skill and sometimes 10, 20 and 25 years of experience, the deputies were some of the lowest paid members of the county government. One reason is that Rappahannock is a small county and under their assignments in offices of Constitutional Officers their pay scale is dictated by Richmond. Richmond based these scales on the population of the county. Rappahannock, with 7,110 persons, is ranked with rural counties down in Southwest Virginia and not counties near Washington. Sheriff Larry Sherertz, also a Constitutional Officer, won a raise for his 25 deputies getting them a $4,000 supplementary payment to augment their salaries and in 2001, a longevity payment plan. The women on his staff are primarily dispatchers and jail matrons and not out on armed patrol. Other county employees, not covered by Richmond rules, have been better paid than the seven women. The longevity payment allows for a five percent increase at the end of five years; 10 percent at 10 years; another five percent at 15 and 20 years all of which can accumulate ah amount of 25 percent more pay after 20 years. McCarthy estimated it would cost the county $26,000 in the first year. Sept. 17,18 & 19 OUTLET TENT SALE Yard & Garden • Home Furnishings • Clothing • Furniture Quilts • Footwear • Hearting Toys & Games IIP TO 70% OF! CATALOG PRILLS! Route 29 South, Madison, Virginia 7 miles north of Ruckersville and 5 miles south of Madison (540) 948-5412 Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lighting From Page A1 County Administrator John McCarthy said. Last Wednesday the supervisors eased some lighting brightness totals for ATM machines after making an inspection of exterior lights at the Rappahannock National Bank and the 211 Quicke Mart Shell station on Route 211. The proposed lighting ordinance solely covers future lighting plans for commercial businesses in Rappahannock County. It does not cover residential lighting and has little immediate impact since there are few areas of the county zoned for commercial development. The lighting plans of the bank and the Shell station are legally protected as they were approved before the ordinance. Supporters of the lighting ordinance think it is important to have rules laid down for future businesses that may come to the county. Staggered terms In other action, the supervisors scheduled a public hearing on Oct. 4 on an ordinance to provide for the election of supervisors on staggered terms so that at no time will all members of the board be new to their jobs. The proposal calls for the election board to select, by a random drawing in Nov. 2007, two supervisors from two districts to run only for a twoyear term to stretch from Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2009. These two supervisors will then run for reelection for four years. The other three supervisors will continue to run for a four-year term. The two election districts will be selected at a drawing to be held at a meeting of the election board “prior to the last day for a person to qualify as a candidate” in the 2007 elections. Since Rappahannock has a School Board elected on the same day as the supervisors from the same five districts, the ordinance provided that each School Board member would have the same term length as the supervisor. If Hampton District were selected for a two-year term, both the supervisor and the School Board member would be affected. Two public meetings The Commonwealth Transportation Board will hold public hearings on its “austere” sixyear, $6.3 billion road construction and engineering program beginning at 5 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Fairfax Room, 14685 Avion Parkway, Chantilly, Va., and the VDOT Salem District Auditorium, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, Va. The highway officials will speak from closed circuit television from Richmond. A funding conference will be scheduled on a request by Lord Fairfax Community College to increase Rappahannock’s share of its costs to offset a construction program for its Middletown campus. 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Capt. Steve Rosenfield had a long day with fellow firefighters, and returned home around 1 a.m. last Thursday. When the call came in about an accident on Eggbomsville Road, Capt. Rosenfield rushed back to the station to join his fellow members to help someone in need. While helping a victim into the ambulance, Steve suffered a massive heart attack and died about 2 a.m. Thursday. He was a member of the Salem’s Club Company 8 and his badge, number 24, will certainly be missed. Our commu Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 nity extends sympathy to his family and friends and all his fellow members in the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. To the family of Elizabeth Reinsmith, 84 of Sperryville who passed away at Culpeper Rehabilitation Center, we offer deep sympathy. Heartfelt sympathy also goes out to the family of Roy Weakley who passed away at Martha Jefferson Hospital last Friday and was laid to rest in Woodville Episcopal Cemetery on Tuesday. The Windmore Community Theater Season will open Sept. 17 with its production, “Love Is Contagious.” Please call the .Windmore Office for location and time. It behooves each of us to take note that this week is “National Courtesy Week.” Rev. Shannon Scott of Raleigh, N.C. is in revival this week at our neighbors’ church, Woodville Baptist, and the public is invited. Birthday wishes go out to Montrue Frazier on Wednesday, Mary Nicholson on Thursday, Jerry Cubbage on Saturday, Jacob Speck on Sunday, Angie Norman on Monday and Mary J. Gray on Tuesday. May our good Lord grant each of you many more birthdays. Happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slaughter of Reva Way and to Jerry and Linda Christensen who celebrate another year on Monday. Leanna Wharton and myself were Labor Day guests of Brenda Frazier in Culpeper. For any retired Madison County school teacher living in our area, a reminder that the retired teachers will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at noon. The meeting will take place at Graves Mountain Lodge. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin and family who have moved into a house on the Downing Hitt farm. Dylan Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Berry won the PP4k District Competition held in Culpeper recently. Nancy Robinson is recuperating at home following knee surgery at Fauquier Hospital. Any relatives and friends living in our area who have had a connection with the Piedmont Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville are invited to attend a meeting at the church on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle will be a guest speaker. A short business session will follow the * services. Meet Woodville’s new columnist, native of Rappahannock Greetings from Woodville. I am known as Fran and am very new at this. A native of Little Washington, I now reside in the suburbs of Woodville, in Scrabble. I shall need all the help I can get from my neighbors. Woodville is the little village that would have been the county seat. Had it just been a little larger, more centrally located and more commercially oriented, it could have had a town council, an ARB, the court complex, parking prob Inspiring Tfimtgfits by Randy Minter GREATER PARTICIPATION As our society has become more depersonalized and more standardized, there has been a greater shift toward more personalized funeral rites. Dying is our most personal and irreversible act, and we want our loved ones and ourselves to be treated and remembered in ways that express and demonstrate respect for our uniqueness. To this end, surviving family members and friends of the deceased want and need to be involved as active participants in the funeral ceremony. Many traditional rites have been modified to include singing of songs, poetry readings, and the telling of special stories and experiences that were shared with the deceased. This greater personalization and participation creates a more meaningful experience. Prearrangements allow your family members to know what your wishes are. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we are happy to discuss our various plans and services. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell PWOODVILLE Fran Eldred • 987-8412 fran8412@mac.com lems and a myriad of other problems. Instead Woodville is a quiet little village such that many of the “newcomers” have no clue as to its location. I recently had to give detailed directions to a Huntly resident on how to get here from Flint Hill. Woodville has only two businesses on its Main Street— BlueRidge Mac and Mary’s Little Shop. I shall cover both of these in later articles. The landmark business in town used to be Burke’s Store, which no longer exists. It had a long history and shall be covered in detail later. There are no restaurants or gas pumps in the village. On Sept. 18 from 3 p.m. until dark, Woodville will host the 13th annual Woodville Festival and Town Picnic at HB’s Blue Ridge Overlook. This promises to be an exciting evening with live music, fun and games, breathtaking scenery, and of course, great food. For more information please contact Jeff Light at 987-9523, Jim Manwaring at 987-8433 or Henry B. Wood at 987-3301. I look forward to attending. I will be most receptive to any and all suggestions readers might have for this column. So please come with your tales (though tempting, no gossip), history, upcoming events and suggestions. Amanda Clark receives Employee of the Month award Congratulations are in order to Amanda Clark. She has received the Employee of the Month award for August from Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. This award was given to Amanda for her dedication and hard work. She is the daughter of John and Linda Clark of Washington. Nice going Amanda! Many Washington faces were among those attending the Taste of Rappahannock fundraiser for the public schools last Saturday at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryville. They include Mitzie Young, Claudia Mitchell, Donna and Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 Robin Kevis, and daughter, Kate, the Rev. Jennings Hobson III, Rosie Mullaney, Joannie Herema, Lois Manookian, John Bourgeois, Bev and John Sullivan and Maiy Ann Kuhn. Two more reporters have joined the Rappahannock News staff. They are Briar Suzanne Bogin of Warrenton and Kevin Seabrooke of Front Royal. Feel free to drop by anytime and say hi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ashleigh Hawkins for a speedy recovery. Ashleigh is in the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Many persons have asked for an address to send get well wishes and cards. 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Cmgular reserves the right to terminate your service if less than 50% of your usage over three consecutive billing cycles is on Cingular-owned systems Customer must (1) use phone programmed with , Cingular Wireless’ preferred roaming database; (2) have a mailing address and live in the area in which subscription is made Former town resident Ray Gooch invited Mary Jenkins, who lives on Main Street, for a visit to his new home in Sperryville. The two had a nice visit. Anna Clatterbuck’s guests for Labor Day were Melvin and Mary Gochenour from Front Royal. Page Moffett of Leesburg, was a Sunday, Sept. 5 overnight guest of Frank Moffett and Jean B. Moffett. Sally Page Moffett of Leesburg, was a guest Tuesday, Sept. 7 of her uncle, Frank Moffett and grandmother, Jean B. Moffett. Frank Moffett spent several days this week as the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Thomas and granddaughter, Zoe, in Elizabeth, N.J. Jean B. 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Sports Rappahannock volleyball setting the pace, 5-0 By Kevin Seabrooke Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School Lady Panthers extended their fourmatch win streak Tuesday night, defeating the visiting Luray Bulldogs in three games, 25-16, 28-26, 25-6. RCHS began its seasonopening win streak with a five-set win over the Bulldogs in Luray. “The team is really starting to come together,” Rappahannock senior Anna Kreyling said. On the night Kreyling had 10 kills and 10 service aces to lead the Panthers in both categories. Senior Sherri Woodward had six kills and Sports Schedule • Sept. 16. RCHS golf, Manassas Park, 4 p.m.; Wakefield cross country at Notre Dame, 4 p.m.; Wakefield soccer at Mt. Carmel, 4 p.m. • Sept. 17, RCHS football, varsity at - Dominion, 7:30 p.m.; Wakefield volleyball, Colonial Beach, 5:30 p.m.(JV 4:30 p.m.) • Sept. 18, RCHS cross country, at Brentsville, 5 p.m. • Sept. 21, RCHS golf at Clarke County, 4 p.m.; Wakefield cross country at Long Park (Seton), 4 p.m.; Wakefield volleyball at Emmanuel, 5:30 p.m. (JV 4:30 p.m.) • Sept. 22, RCHS cross country, at Madison County, 5 p.m.; Wakefield soccer at Mass. Military Academy, 4 p.m.; Wakefield volleyball at Mass. Military Academy, 4 p.m. • Sept. 23, RCHS golf, George Mason, 4 p.m.; Wakefield soccer, Randolph-Macon Academy, 4 p.m. Roundup The Wakefield boys varsity soccer season opener Sept. 9 was postponed and rescheduled for Oct. 6 at Seton at 4 p.m The RCHS freshman football game at Madison County Sept. 8 was rained out and rescheduled for Sept. 27. The Wakefield girls varsity volleyball team started its season off with a win Sept. 9, defeating Quanitco three games to none (25-23, 25-23, 25-15). The Wakefield junior varsity won 2-0 (29-27, 25-21). The RCHS junior varsity volleyball team defeated Luray, 2-0 (25-10, 28-13) on Sept. 7, and Page County, 2-1 (17-25, 25-19,15-11) on Sept. 9. Mattie Nawrocki, also a senior, had four. “That’s 20 points out of our total of 75 on the night,” said head coach Jared Nieters of Kreyling’s stats. Nieters said that having Kreyling hit from the back row is good for the team because it keeps her involved in the offense all night long. Setters Elvira Yanez and Rachel Gall each had 6 assists. “Hitters are flashy,” Kreyling said. “Most people don’t even see, don’t know about the beautiful skills of the setters.” Nieters noted that though Elvira is only a freshman, “she’s come so far so fast. She just seems to have a natural feel for the game.” Facing several game points in the second game, the Panthers attacked, finally wining 28-26. Kreyling said the team got into a little rut and got out of synch. “What I like about this team is their heart and character,” Nieters said. “They don’t seem to care how many game points they face, they just keep plugging.” Another home win Rappahannock defeated Page County in three games (29-27, 26-24, 25-2) at home last Thursday to reman unbeaten in regular season play and run their record to 50. “Page County has a good coach,” Nieters said. “The games were close, but our girls were in control.” Tournament runners-up At the Madison Mountain Classic varsity volleyball tournament, which Rappahannock has won the past three years, the Lady Panther fell three games to one in the finals to Group AA Fluvana County, for their first loss of the season. Rappahannock defeated William Monroe, Orange County and Brentsville on their way to the finals. Rappahannock News Photo Ann Spieker SMACKDOWN: Senior Rappahannock County hitter Anna Kreyling puts it away against Luray while sophomore Rebecca Tupper (4) and freshman Elvira Yanez, right, look on. Growing pains for Panther football By Kevin Seabrooke Rappahannock New StafT Writer Nobody ever said making the jump to varsity was going to be easy for the Rappahannock County High School football team. When any team makes a move to a higher level of competition, there is always going to be period of adjustment and last Friday night at Clarke County, the Panthers got a painful reminder, losing their first game against a Bull Run District opponent, 42-0. The Panthers, who don’t officially begin district play until the 2005 season, dropped to 1-2 on the season. “Until we learn to get off > the blocks and hit, we’re just not going to be successful,” Rappahannock head coach Kemp Pullin said. Pullin, who has coached the Rappahannock program since it started with a fresh- < man team three years ago, said that even though his play ?r did well in junior varsity ast year, moving up to varsity s a big jump. “It’s really up to the kids." Pullin said. “They've got to lecide that they want to think ;he game rather than just go jut there and play.” Pullin pointed out that Rappahannock County was New rules a tight fit at RCHS By Kevin Seabrooke Rappahannock News Maff Writer The wearing of jerseys on game day is a popular practice in area high schools, especially among cheerleaders and football players, and one that Rappahannock County High School students have grown accustomed to in the three years their school has had a football team. But the practice is not necessarily the rule. Some schools, like Warren County and Clarke County for example, do allow it. Others, like Liberty High School in Fauquier County, have a policy against any student wearing school-owned equipment to class. The wearing of jerseys at Rappahannock High School became an issue last week and students, coaches and the new athletic director are at odds. First-year Rappahannock Athletic Director J.D. Almond wants to make one thing perfectly clear. “I never said they could never wear the jerseys,” Almond said. “All I said was I’d like for them to wear shirts and ties on game days and that the jerseys could be worn on special occasions.” The main issue, according to Almond, is that the equipment is expensive and if the jerseys are damaged, lost, or stolen, it will cost the school money. “I’ve seen it too many times,” Almond said. “They take them home or take them off for P.E. and they get lost or stolen. I’ve seen kids make a mess, getting food on them and things like that.” Tammy Franklin, co-captain of the varsity cheerleaders, doesn’t see it that way. “We cheerleaders practice more than the football team,” said Franklin, a senior. “We work too hard not to be allowed to wear them when the rules say we can. This is about tradition and pride for the football team. People shouldn’t change things that have been done a certain way.” Franklin said she also spoke for the whole squad, including co-captains Kelsey Hutcheson, Lauren Kay, and Christine Howard. Head Rappahannock varsity football coach Kemp Pullin said he was “100 percent in favor” of the players wearing their jerseys. “That jersey means everything to a football player,” Pullin said. “They’d lose their right arm before they’d lose their jersey.” Almond said the new rules were spelled out in all the meetings before school and that he wanted to upgrade things around RCHS. According to Liberty Athletic Director Jerry Carter, rising costs of uniforms (jerseys alone can be as much as $85) is the main factor at his school. “No students are allowed to wear school-owned uniform paraphernalia to class. Our athletes wear ties on game days,” Carter said. “Our sideline cheerleaders can wear their sweats to promote team spirit and let everyone know there is a game.” “Different schools do things differently,” Almond said. “A lot of them do it one way or another. At many schools on game day the kids dress up and wear ties and it’s seen as nothing out of the ordinary. “The (Rappahannock) prin SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE A V E S A ¥ E S A V E S A V E S A V E DRIVEWAYS! 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"We don’t have any feeder programs, no little league football,” Pullin said. “We’ve got the athletes, but we’re going to have a tough time competing when we’ve got kids who are playing football for the first time at the high school level.” Pullin said senior Paige Payne, who was hurt on a quarterback keeper in the second period and taken out on a stretcher, was fine. "He hurt his neck,” Pullin said. “They just want to take precautions. He'll be OK.” Cheerleading Camp The RCHS varsity cheerleading kjuad is hosting a mini-camp Sept. • 28-30 from 6-8 p.m. at the elementary school gym for ages 4-14. Cost is $25. Call Bonnie Pullin at 527-2034 after 5 p.m. a Acreage Limitation • C ** * >#• With interest rates as low as they are now, there's never been a better time to invest in a place in the country. 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Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the week of Sept. 3-Sept. 10. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton Donald J. Kent to Demetrius Albanes and wife, 20.23 acres. $450,000. Virginia K Cloud to Nelson F. Jenkins III and wife, 1.6185 acres. $0. Addie F. Keyser and others to Nelson F. Jenkins III and wife, .8230 acres. $0. Hawthorne Montpelier LLC to Roger Vernon Scruton and wife, 173.5938 acres. $1,690,000. Montpelier LLC to M.Clre Lindsay and husband, 52.3856 acres. $471,470.40. Charlotte J. Gaines to Charles Dennis King and wife, 2.8970 acres. $26,073. Jackson Verne K. Foster to Kelly M. Syle and wife, 2.0019 acres. $384,500. Vivian N. Yancey trustee to Vivian N. Yancey, 39 acres. $0. Piedmont Howard J. Belfor and wife to Bennett Minton, 14.25 acres, 1/3 interest. $99,757.14. Town of Washington Charles H. Tompkins III to First Markin Group LLC, 8196 square feet. $530,000. Wakefield John W. Douglas to James A. Williams and wife, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Section D, Plat 4, Lot 13. $2,000. Vivien G. Johnson and others, executors, to Thomas G. Walker Jr., 3 tracts. $489,250. APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Our name says it all!! We are the resource for all of your real estate needs! Selling, Buying, Investing, Consulting 540-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel Trish Bartholomew butch@rapprealestate.com tbartl @earthlink.net EQUAL housing OPPORTUNITY m REALTOR SOLD Merrymead Justin H. Wiley and Cheri F. Woodard of Frank Hardy. Inc., Realtors arc pleased to announce the sale of Merrymead. On 22 acres of spectacular views in Gid Brown Hollow, this distinguished 7 year old home with 3 car garage was constructed of the finest materials „ including imported tiles, dramatic moldings and hardwood floors. Top-of- the-line appliances accent the fine cherry cabinetry in the lovely light filled kitchen. Regional, National and Intemotional Marketing Representing owners and purchasers of Virginia’s most noted properties Justin H. Wiley, owner Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, F. O. Box 102, Washington, VA 22747 TELEPHONE: (540) 675-3999 FAX: (540) 675-3910 www.farmandestate.net MIDDLEBURG PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE DELTAVILLE Presm in” the rural character of Virginia through the sound stewardship of proper!) Obituaries Charles M. Settle i Flint Hill resident Charles Middleton Settle, 77, of Flint Hill died Sept. 2 at Lynn Care Center in Front 1 Royal. He was bom Oct. 7, 1926 i in Rappahannock County, son ' of the late Wade and Emma Settle. He was a U.S. Army veter- 1 an and retired as a bricklayer and farmer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his earlier years and he loved the outdoors. His love for the outdoors was second to that of his family. Mr. Settle was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Reba A. Settle, and three brothers, Cleveland A. Settle, Wade Settle, Jr. and Warren E. Settle. He is survived by two sons, Dhuck Settle and wife Lynn of j’lint Hill, and Fabian Henry md wife Cheryl of Spotsylvania, and two grandchiliren. Additional survivors indude a brother, Robert Settle >f Front Royal, and a sister, Mamie Heflin of Amissville. Funeral services were held 5ept. 4 at Maddox Funeral dome in Front Royal with Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment followed in Flint dill Cemetery. Military honors vere provided by Winchester /FW Post 2123. Memorial contributions nay be made to the Flint Hill /olunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 150, Flint Hill, VA 22627; Amissville Volunteer ?ire Department, P.O. 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Elizabeth M, Reinsmith Sperryville resident Elizabeth Mae Reinsmith, 84, of Sperryville died Aug. 31 at the Culpeper Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1919 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Robert and Lessie Pullen. Mrs. Reinsmith was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Reinsmith, a sister, Dorothy Brown, and four brothers, David, Elwood, Jim and Charles Pullen. She is survived by four sisters, Anna Clatterbuck, Lessie Pullen, Myrtle Beasley, and Barbara Litten, two brothers, Edward and Homar Pullen, and many nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service was held Sept. 11 at the Frazier Family Cemetery in Griffinsburg with the Rev. James Durham officiating. Seniors invited to attend health, screening programs The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/ Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center. On Sept. 23, a program on “Tips for Thriving in Winter” by Cheryll Green, RN, Senior Health Services will be held 1 p.m. On Sept. 27, the programs is “Proteins” by Felicia Chavey, Va. Coop Extension will be held at 11 a.m. and “Therapy Dogs” will be held at 1 p.m. and. If interested in attending of these programs, contact Anita Richards at (540) 3100 Ext. 3321. Still looking for that perfect property? Why not rent in the meantime? Armfield, Miller and Ripley; Inc. are pleased to present two rental properties that offer the best of Rappahannock living. Gilbert s Summit - Stunning panoramic view s of the Blue Ridge on priv ate mountain top. Great 2 bd, 2 bth, cabin with decks, pool, large garage/office. Fully furnished. FT Valley near Sperryville. Pets allowed. $1,500 a month River s Edge Farm - Gorgeous farmhouse on 19 acres with dramatic frontage on the Rappahannock River. Very private & peaceful. Fully furnished. 3 bd, 2 bth, outbuildings, farm vehicle included. All exterior maintenance and groundskeeping included in rent. Pond, fields, trails, and many other extras. Pets welcome. Near Amissville. $2,000 a month For an appointment to view these or any other properties please contact Alan Zuschlag at (540) 675-1488 or alan@farms-estates.com www.farms-estates.com/fe/rental.htm Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. Sotheby’s International Realty Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Help Preserve Rappahannock County Place Your Property in Conservation Easement Today

Centex From Page A1 expects the utilities to handle 1,648 homes in this service area. It was this service area that triggered the realization there was more here than meets the eye. Most people at the meeting were from South Wales in Culpeper County, with a few from Rappahannock County. In the comment period afterwards, some favored the development. Asked if South Wales residents could join a proposed recreation center and use its tennis courts and junior-sized Olympic swimming pool, Centex noted it depended on the number of such South Wales paying customers. As to when a house would be available, the answer was in 3 1/2 years. There was also a comment that South Wales looked forward to the centralized water and sewer facilities, as South Wales utilities were 50 years old. Judging from the applause after a pointed comment on the loss of quality of life due to Centex’s impact on the whole area, most people seemed to be against the Centex development. The Centex presentation was focused on what Centex was planning and not about development by other developers in the whole Clevenger’s Comer area. John J. “Butch” Davies III, local counsel for Centex, cited the evolution of Culpeper County’s plans for the Clevenger’s Comer area, plans that had been in the works for over a quarter of a century, and that were now incorporated into Culpeper County’s Comprehensive Plan. Davies further noted the perennial need for centralized water and sewer treatment, plus a commercial center to keep tax revenue in Culpeper County rather than being bled off to Fauquier County. Both issues were now being solved by Centex Homes, he said. Davies and others noted that Centex was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Bill Neville of the Bowman Consulting Group in Leesburg, a company that designed the development, noted the use of five different “neighborhoods” of 150-200 homes each, and the use of an internal road system, sidewalks, bike paths, and nature trails. The commercial center, at the northern end of the development, was to be anchored by a grocery store, with retail shops and two-story office buildings located along an internal “Main Street.” The recreational center plus an elementary and a middle school would be at the southern end of the development. Tree buffers along Routes 211 and 229 shielded the development from view, and there was a 1,000-foot conservation zone along the RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY I “LITTLE WASHINGTON” Fabulous turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts home. Lovingly caned fori Spacious 5+BR home. High ceilings, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, sunnoom, library, huge wrap around veranda, lush landscaping. A Rare Opportunity! Please call for a showing. $545,000 COUNTRY PLACES REALTY; Denise Chandler, Broker • 540-675-1200 * Photo by John R Tole CITIZEN INPUT: At a presentation by Centex Homes last Thursday, Charles J. Hayes, of South Wales in Culpeper County said ‘it made no sense to discuss the Centex proposal’ in isolation from the unknown impact of all development planned for Clevenger’s Corner. Rappahannock River. Stephen Plescow, project manager for the Centex Homes development, went into detail on the proffer aspect of the pro ject. He described the $18.5 million in transportation improvements by Centex to satisfy VDOT, about $24,000 per residential unit. On utilities, Culpeper was to design, construct, and operate the water and sewer treatment facilities, with Centex guaranteeing the funding of it by paying connection fees of up to $18,800 per residential unit, which would provide a cash flow of $17 million. For South Wales, its current water and sewer system would be donated to Culpeper County; and Centex was to undertake a study on any needed improvements, with the county making the improvements using the guaranteed funding source previously described. There was adequate ground water and no impact on neighboring wells. There was a cash proffer of $5,000 for each residential unit for school needs, $1,500 per unit for sheriff, fire and rescue use; and $525 per unit for additional transportation needs. A 20-acre site, with water and sewer, was to be donated for an elementary school, 50-acres for a middle school, and one-acre for a library. Eight lots were being donated for affordable housing Rappahannock County Thornton River frontage, lush green foliage, and Shenandoah National Park boundary make this picturesque 12+ acres very desirable. The property fronts on Rt. 211 west of Sperryville with the front acreage zoned highway commercial - ideal for a seasonal business opportunity. Property also has sewer hookup. Small building included. $175,000 Roy "Wheeler Realty C ,oy 540-675-7171 o< www.roywhccler.com/rc Jean Lillard jeanrlillard@mris.com 617 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA 22627 ra for Habitat for Humanity. Centex, in the construction period, figured a positive cash flow to Culpeper County at an average^of $483,000 a year. Although all of this was informative, most comment from those attending the presentation focused on a wider view—Centex’s impact on the whole area. And toward the end, most grasped the point that citizens needed to contact the Culpeper County Planning & Zoning Office, Planning Commission, or the Board of Supervisors on their concerns. The extensive comments by Charles J. Hayes, a resident of South Wales, summed up this shift toward Centex’s impact on development all around Clevenger’s Corner, when he noted the overall potential for 3,500 new homes in the area. People, he said, needed to understand such things as the total traffic impact. ( Pie scow later said that all development within the service area had been considered in Centex’s traffic analysis. And he noted, that on water availability, other developers had to .provide their own See CENTEX, Page A10 Country Homes 8c Retreats A charming Farmhouse opens to a newer, light-filled addition. 25 acres includes 3BR guest house and inground pool. Additional 10 Acres mav be acquired. $599,000 New Listing: Nearly 10 acres located in Washington, VA area. 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Council gets update on historic structures survey of Washington By Kevin Seabrooke Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council received an update on a survey of the town’s historically significant buildings at its monthly meeting last Wednesday. The $20,000 survey was approved by the council in July in response to questions over the validity of its existing Historic District Ordinance. The study is being conducted by Cheryl H. Shepherd of Millennium Preservation Services in Warrenton, who is taking an inventory of existing historic structures and will determine which have the strongest chance of earning landmark status. She will also propose changes to the existing ordinance. The vague nature of Washington’s ordinance, in which the entire town, but no single structure, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was brought to light by a dispute over what type of building materials are appropriate for use within the town. In Worley v. Town of Washington, Sid and Mary Catherine Worley seek to have the existing Historic District Ordinance declared invalid and unenforceable. Their lawsuit came about in response to the Town Council’s determination that the building materials for the Worley’s proposed home were incompatible writh other structures in the town. “In 1975 the whole town was listed on the National Historic Registry and the Virginia Landmarks Registry, but no individual building was so designated,” Shepherd said in her update at the town council meeting. “The state considers the entire district to be a landmark.” Shepherd toured Washington with officials from the regional and state offices of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) on Aug. 30. “They were all very enthusiastic about the district,” she said. “They said the village had great historically significant architecture and strong historic associations.” Shepherd noted that Senior Architectural Historian Calder Loth, who has been with VDHR since 1969, was one of the members of the survey team that established the town as an historic district in 1975. Shepherd went over her preliminary list of historic properties within Washington, which started with a list of 19 before being narrowed to 12. Criteria include historic association, architectural significance, and association with prominent local personage. Shepherd said she planned to prepare a preliminary information form for each of the 12 properties. “This the first step in determining if a property is eligible,” Shepherd explained in a later interview. “The evaluation team looks over everything very carefully. It’s a good opportunity for the state review board to offer feedback. If the application is denied, further research may provide evidence to submit again.” j. Schools From Page A1 bonds backed by the state for Rappahannock and other counties. “In recent years, VPSA has sold its bonds at a premium, which results in a lower principal borrowing amount for localities,” a School Board briefing paper reported. It was anticipated, the briefing paper said, that Rappahannock would receive 100 percent of the amount of proceeds it sought. Presuming the sale goes smoothly, construction could begin in 2005. In a year-long series of hearings and discussions at the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, several aspects of the plan seemed to face being dropped, but in the end, the county supported the entire program designed by the school board. In a recent interview, Aline Johnson, vice-chairman of the School Board, credited this in part to the strong relationship between the supervisors and board members. Superintendent of Schools Robert Chappell was also credited with patiently shepherding the construction plan. The plan will provide vast new support for athletic teams, particularly women’s sports, and for track and field. It will also, if approved, add space for music education. The School Board called for: a new auxiliary gymnasium worth $787,000; air conditioning for parts of the elementary school at a cost of $659,000; upgrading of the running track at the high school for $446,000; a roof for the elementary school at $633,000; a classroom addition at the elementary school worth $488,000; and an upgrading of the electrical system of the elementary school at $390,000. The running track upgrade has been long sought after so that Rappahannock can host track meets with a suitable performance area. The auxiliary gym, which will be built at the elementary school will allow high school and elementary children more areas to play and practice. Although Rappahannock’s school enrollment has remained constant at just over 1,000 students, new federal laws have increased the school’s responsibility to provide teams and athletic facilities. The plan also listed a series of additional projects, including track lighting and a fitness center that might be carried out if the cost of the main items could be kept under $4 million, including architect and engineering fees. Chappell said Wednesday that these items might also be partially paid for by private donations. In its original planning, the board and Chappell hoped work could get underway as soon as the summer of 2004, but the public review and bonding system would not permit that. In the spring the board conducted a joint hearing with the supervisors and won apparent support for the entire plan. The only serious questions arose over the $488,000 classroom addition at the elementary school that might block a building of a bigger addition later. The addition would replace temporary classrooms with a music room and small classrooms. Teachers and parents alike said the temporary classrooms are in poor condition. At the Wednesday hearing, the supervisors suggested that the track and field project might be completed later after negotiations to acquire additional land were completed. Board members Robert Anderson and Roger Welch urged school authorities to assign special people to monitor the construction companies and the architect as the project progressed. Centex From Page A9 water for their subdivisions.) Hayes stressed that many variables had not been studied, that there was a need for projections, and that “it made no sense to discuss the Centex proposal in such isolation.” He asked where the money was to come from for such costs as new teachers and pensions. It was on this wider view that most people seemed to realize they had to go to their local governmental officials for answers. Tbward the end, someone asked, “With all due respect, is there any chance Centex might just go away." (laughter) Plescow of Centex Homes replied, “With all due respect, no.” (A report on the Sept. 15 public forum on Clevenger’s Comer with representatives from Centex and Concerned Culpeper Citizens at The Depot in Culpeper will appear in next week’s paper as it took place after this paper’s deadline.) Shepherd also said, “Washington has a wealth of historic buildings. It doesn’t cost the owners anything to apply. It’s a good way to show the heritage of the town and have it recognized.” For any future historic ordinance, Shepherd suggested that all elevations of a structure, not just the front, be considered. Shepherd noted that another factor often overlooked is the number and arrangement of a building’s original openings. The buildings Shepherd named as strong candidates for listing include: the Stuart House, c. 1898, W. Calvert St., Harris Hollow Rd.; Presbyterian Church, now Washington Town Hall, c. 1857, 485 Gay St.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 1857, Gay St.; Jones’s Store, now Sunnyside Mercantile, c. 1835-1850, Gay St.; Washington Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge, c. 1873, 480 Gay St.; Rappahannock County Courthouse, 18331835, 238 Gay St.; First Baptist Church of Washington, c. 1880, 687 Main St.; Mt. Prospect, c. 1850, Main St.; The Maples or Middleton Inn, c. 1840, Main St.; Coxe’s Ordinary, later Washington House, c. 1735-1850, 411 Main St.; Avon Hall, c. 1800, Warren Ave.; Campbell House, c. 1920, Mt. Salem Ave.; Tranquility, c. 1880, 567 Gay St.; and the Middle Street Gallery, c. 1740, 325 Middle St. Speeding From Page A1 report as a courtesy.” The Nu-Metrics Traffic Analyzer study, requested by the town in Judy, was conducted by the Culpeper District Traffic Engineering Section of VDOT from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5. Data collection units were placed at three locations in the town of Washington: Route T628, 0.15 miles north of Route 211-522 Business; on Route 211-522 Business, 0.82 mile east of Route 211-522; and Route 211-522 Business, 0.24 mile north of Route 211-522. A total of 3,319 vehicles were registered during the 24-hour period. Mayor Leggett noted that the report did not include motorcycles because the detectors are small and look like imperfections in the road, so riders tend to avoid them. The VDOT report’s summary letter noted that at the TRoute 628 location, which registered a total of 734 cars, 66 percent of westbound traffic was traveling between 20 and 29 mph, and that 55 percent of westbound traffic was travelling at 25 to 34 mph. For the 211 Business sites, the VDOT summary notes the combined 2,500 cars were traveling at a “speed range between 25 mph and 34 mph.” When the council opened the floor for pubic comment, Washington resident Brandon Fowler, presented a one-page summary to the members and the audience. Fowler’s analysis of the VDOT traffic report focused on a statistic not singled out in the summary letter: the number of vehicles recorded in the study traveling 45 mph or greater. Fowler counted 58 instances shown in the data summaries for each HI-STAR unit and noted that these vehicles were exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph or more, which he cited as “reckless driving” under Virginia law. Extrapolating from this one sample, taken in a 24-hour period, Fowler’s summary projected 290 incidents of reckless driving per week, 1,160 per month and more than 15,000 per year. Fowler noted that he based his figures on a five-day week and that they would probably increase if weekends were included. “This (speeding) doesn’t call for half measures, it calls for a serious response,” Fowler said. Later analysis by the Rappahannock News showed that each unit measured traffic in both directions and that the total number of vehicles going 45 mph or more was actually 102, not the 58 listed in Fowler’s summary. Fowler said in a telephone interview this week that he’d gotten a copy of the report a day or two before and that it seemed to have been missing pages. The report available at the council meeting had all six totals for vehicles traveling 45 mph or faster. “My research might have been a little flawed, but my point is adequately made,” Fowler said. “My conclusions were not unreasonable and I was trying to be conservative.” Fowler said that the information begs the question: “Has the sheriff ever given anyone a ticket for reckless driving in the Tbwn of Washington?” At the meeting, council member Jeff Benson noted that the fourth of July fireworks has been canceled in recent years for fear of an incident and that it was only a once a year occurrence that couldn’t even compare with a daily problem like the traffic situation. “It’s an incident waiting to happen,” Benson said. Planning Commission Chairman Gary Schwartz, speaking from the audience, noted that, like Fowler, he lived in town, close to the road. “I spend a lot of time at home on the porch and I’m every bit as concerned as (Fowler),” Schwartz said. He noted that when a person looks at the VDOT report and sees that at least half of the cars are in the 30-34 mph range, it doesn’t sound like a problem. But Schwartz noted that three out of every four cars on 211 Business were exceeding the limit and about 20 percent of those were going 10-15 mph over it. Schwartz also noted that the traffic survey was done on a Wednesday, when many stores were closed and the B&Bs were not full. “We see it every day. Fortyfive is fast, but there are others going faster,” Schwartz said. “Tburism is our main business and we need a safe environment.” Schwartz suggested that a law enforcement car, even an unmanned vehicle, would slow traffic. Benson noted that 58 tickets a day could bring in revenue for the sheriffs department. “We need police, whether it’s the sheriff or the Highway Patrol, to come do something,” Benson said. “With all the pets, children and older people we have in this community, there definitely is a problem,” said council member Alice Butler. Tom Sherman. M.D. WHAT DOES THE TRAINED EYE SEE? We know... the experienced eye sees the way to a correct diagnosis. Some of the area's most knowledgeable gastroenterologists practice here at Fauquier Tom Sherman, equestrian - part of our community Hospital. Our team of seven specialists have a total of over 85 years of practice and 100% are board certified (national average is 67%). So, you can be confident trusting their experience to guide the course of your health care. And our expanded facilities mean you won't have to jump hurdles to get great care. 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I • Church News/B2 • Upcoming Events/B3 • Classifieds/B4-B8 September 16, 2004 Taste of Rappahannock at its best „ Photos by Richard Lykes ATTENTIVE CROWD: Some 260 persons mingle under a festive tent while bidding on items during the Taste of Rappahannock fund-raiser last Saturday night. HIGHEST BIDDERS: Rappahannock residents, Phyllis Magrab, left, and Proctor Jones receive certificate from Denise Chandler, auction chair, for being the highest bidders at $2,700.for dinner for four with journalist and anchor Jim Lehrer and his wife, Kate. By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Staff Writer This year’s Taste of Rappahannock fund-raiser brought 260 guests to the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryville last Saturday for a merry evening of wining and dining on the best of Rappahannock’s gourmet bounty. Friends, neighbors, old Rappahannock and new mingled under a festive tent sharing in the opening highlight of the fall season, and all for a good cause: public education of Rappahannock’s children. So popular is this annual event that some guests cut short their late summer vacations to attend the sold-out dinner in which individual tickets went at $135 and tables at $1,500. Now, in its sixth year, the event, is as one guest described, like “a fine wine with a fingering aftertaste.” Nearly 40 businesses, including restaurants, B&Bs, wineries, farms and orchards contributed wine, hors d’oeuvres, vegetables, beef, venison, salmon, desserts and coffee, served buffet style by the Culinary Arts classes at Rappahannock High School as well as other volunteers. The culinary classes and volunteers prepared the food. A highlight of the evening was the auction of four unique items: dinner with Kate & Jim Lehrer, executive director and anchor of “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” at the home of Linda and Bill Dietel in Flint Hill; a personal portrait by Ned Bittinger, award-winning portrait artist whose subjects include Shirley MacLaine and Nancy Kissinger; a cherry coffee table by wellknown furniture maker Peter Kramer, and a wrought iron bistro table and chairs designed by the children of Headwaters’ Summer Workshops Program. Highest bidders on these items were: Proctor Jones and Phyllis Magrab at $2,700 for dinner with Jim Lehrer and his wife; Lucille and Jerome Niessen at $650 for Peter Kramer’s cherry coffee table; Catherine Porter at $745 for the Bittinger personal portrait; and Pat Hamilton at $385 for the bistro table. The evening supported Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Rappahannock National Bank presented the group with a Match Challenge. All Challenge monies raised will be matched 50 percent by the bank. GOING ONCE: Rachel Bechtold auctions off a chance to have a personal portrait charcoal drawing by award-winning artist Ned Bittinger. An entertaining weekend coming up Theatre hosts fiddle and banjo summit By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman, playing fiddle and banjo respectively, will present a program of Appalachian and “Down East” music at the Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. The performance will feature most prominently the music Jabbour learned back in the ‘60s from his mentor, West Virginia fiddler Henry Reed. Jabbour has a jaunty, lyrical fiddling style that is offset perfectly by Perlman’s inspired approach to clawhammer banjo. History and anecdotes on the tunes, and on the lives of oldtime fiddlers and banjo players, such as Reed and his contemporaries, round out the presentation. While a graduate student at Duke University in the ‘60s, Jabbour became interested in folk music and folklore, and made extensive trips throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia to record instrumental folk music, folksong, and folklore on tape. The collection Jabbour amassed at that time is now in the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress. The materials he collected were particularly rich in traditional fiddle tunes from the Upper South. See THEATRE, Page B2 Photo courtesy/The Theatre OLD-TIME. TUNES: Alan Jabbour, fiddle, and Ken Perlman, banjo, perform Saturday, Sept. 18 at The Theatre in Washington in a program of Appalachian and ‘Down East’ music. Poetry Roger Klinger, reads from original works of poetry on stage at Ki Theatre’s Poetry Coffeehouse which will be coming back with a new cast of authors to Rappahannock’s cofhmunity theatre Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. on Gay Street in the town of Washington. For reservations call 987SI 64. Photo courtesy/Ki Theatre Rodrigo Noya is ‘Valentin,’ an eight-year-old dreamer with big aspirations in the movie at The Theatre on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Movie offers child’s view of adult world By Joanne Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community is showing “Valentin’' at the Theatre in Little Washington, Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Valentin (Rodrigo Noya) is an eight-year-old, bespectacled dreamer with bold aspirations and a huge imagination. If he can’t become Argentina’s first astronaut, then becoming a writer will have to do. But first he must bring his family back together. Abandoned by his parents, Valentin lives with his grandmother (Carmen Maura) in 1969 Buenos Aires, while his divorced father womanizes his way around the city. Valentin so misses having a normal family that he devises a rather ingenious plan to ensnare a mother. The movie is written and directed by Alejandro Agresti, who based the story on his own childhood experience in late ‘60s Buenos Aires. Child actor Rodrigo Nova stands out in the title role that is only his second feature film appearance. His charming wit and nerdy, horn-rimmed smile beg for our sympathy as we watch him mend torn family relations and forge friendships with strangers. One especially tender moment comes from a “date” with his father’s latest girlfriend, Leticia (Julieta Cardinali). Valentin is certain he can play Cupid and help construct a lasting relationship between Leticia and his father. Of course, his plans just make matters worse, but his naivete and unending diligence win our hearts. Further enhancing the complexity of Valentin’s relationship with his father, is the fact that Agresti himself plays the emotionally abusive father. There is probably some actual See MOVIE, Page B2

Churc Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer-Baptism 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Jenks’Alaskan Show & Tell 1 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:30 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. r First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 am., Sunday School at 10 am.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Crane Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John S. Farrar Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sundav: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p'.m. Time change Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church has changed its Tuesday night hymn singing to begin at 6 p.m. Baptist revival Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville is holding a revival with a different speaker each night at 7:30 p.m. until Sept. 17. Homecoming Day is Sept. 19 with Rev. Herbert Johnson from the Promise Land Baptist Church. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Rev. Forrest L. Freeman, pastor, invites all to attend. Anniversary service The Amissville United Methodist Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary and homecoming service Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the morning service. Piedmont revival Piedmont Baptist Church on Route 681, Rolling Road, will host a revival and prayer service Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson will be the guest speaker. The church was also approved to resume its association with the Ketocton Association of Baptist Churches, and a group of interested community members have begun efforts to save the historic church. For more information contact Nancy Presgraves at 987-8035 or e-mail cardnaln@shentel .net. Methodist homecoming Flint Hill United Methodist Church will host its homecoming Sept. 26 at 11:15 a.m. with guest speaker Cecil Pullen. A covered dish dinner will follow at the fire hall in Flint Hill. There will be no 8:45 a.m. service. Pastor Merlin W. Shorb welcomes everyone. Willis Chapel homecoming Willis Chapel United Methodist Church will host its homecoming Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. There will be no services. There will be a covered dish dinner and singing. The church is expecting numerous gospel groups, good food and fellowship. Pastor Merlin W. Shorb welcomes everyone. Young people sought Fellowship Assembly of God in Washington seeks young men and women for its Royal Rangers and Missionettes programs. Meetings are held Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Royal Rangers is an international program of the Assemblies of God simildr to Boy Scouts, but with a more direct emphasis on the development of a boy’s Christian character. Missionettes is an international program of the Assemblies of God similar to Girl Scouts, in which girls gather to learn about Jesus and biblical truths. Both groups are divided by grade level. For more information, call 9878230. ‘As You Like It’ coming to The Theatre in Washington By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy, “As You Like It,” comes to the Theatre at Washington for two performances— Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. The production, by a touring troupe of students from Cambridge University in England, has been 11 months in the making, with a full cast and crew working to create a thoroughly professional production. In earlier years, the Cambridge University students have brought to other venues in the United States their productions of “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This year they said they hope “to take the States by storm with a lively and colorful production,” by bringing a “feast of music, clowning and cross-dressing” in “As You Like It.” “As You Like It” is thought to be the first play Shakespeare wrote for the opening of the new Globe Theatre in London in 1599 and was performed there alongside the history play “Henry V.” The Theatre at Washington is a continent and four centuries away from the first production of “As You Like It” but Shakespeare’s comedies are timeless. In this production, the play is set in modern times and in modem dress. The young actors emphasize their desire to make their performance readily accessible to modem audiences and “to tell the wonderful story in as clear, touching and funny a way as possible.” Tickets for the performances are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, call 675-1253 or send an email to TheatreVA@aol.com. Theatre From Page B1 Jabbour was a founding member of “The Hollow Rock String Band,” whose 1968 recording of traditional dance tunes has recently been reissued on compact disc. He taught the band a repertory of old-time fiddle tunes, and the group formed an important link in the instrumental folk music revival of the 1960s. Ken Perlman Banjo player Perlman is a master of the melodic clawhammer style—am approach that has transformed clawhammer from an accompaniment to a solo style of banjo playing. He has adapted many Celtic and “Down East” fiddle times for the banjo. Perlman has been a banjo newsletter columnist for 20 years, and has written several well-known books on clawhammer instruction. He is an expert on old-time fiddle tunes and related lore from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. His solo CDs include “Island Boy,” “Devil in the Kitchen,” and most recently, “Northern Banjo.” Perlman and Jabbour play concerts and teach workshops on banjo, fiddle and old-time music history. Between them, they have been on the faculty at more than a score of acoustic music camps and teaching festivals, including the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Augusta Heritage Workshop, Tennessee Banjo Institute, Banjo Camp North, Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp, Common Ground on the Hill, and the Puget Sound Guitar. Tickets for the program are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, call 675-1253 or send an e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Movie From Page B1 emotional healing that occurs as we watch Agresti bare his soul on the screen. One moment he is calm and reassuring, the next he is violently scolding his son for tampering in his relationships. We also learn of his failure to provide for the family financially. But Valentin surmises that his father is too busy looking for a new girlfriend to send money, which leaves Valentin’s grandmother with nothing to do but bad-mouth her son in Valentin’s presence. Valentin sometimes takes things into his own hands, feeling that the adult world handles its affairs badly. He persuades a doctor to visit his grandmother when she is ill and later gives the doctor a painting as a present. Outside events occupy his mind. He knows what is going on with astronauts, but has trouble grasping what it means when Che Guevara is killed. People walk out of a sermon in church about Che and at home anti-Semitism is prevalent. The way Rodigo talks and listens and watches people is very convincing. One is reminded that he was directed by a man who was once Valentin himself. The film is warm and intriguing and will make the viewer care about what happens to him. “Valentin” is rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and language and is in Spanish with English subtitles. Run time is 86 minutes. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue 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 Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Cherry street Building Supply Corn. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 A Chance to “Make It Big” Have you areamw <* “making it big”? 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RAAC membership party The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will hold a membership party, Friday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beside the Theatre at Washington, prior to the showing of t(ie film ‘Valentin.’ All current and new members are welcome. For information visit www.raac.org or call 675-3193. I N Rabies vaccination clinic Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs from any county on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Animal Shelter, Route 639 off of Route 211 in Amissville by the landfill. The cost is $10 per pet. All proceeds go to RAWL. Pets must be at least four months old. For more information call 9373336 or visit.-www.rappahannockanimals.org. Dance news The band Southern Action takes the stage once again on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Route 211. Admission is $10. Come enjoy the music and dancing. For more information, call 937-5125. Coates reunion The Ed Coates reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Rappahannock Recreation Park. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and join in the fun. For more information call Frances Thornhill, 987-8100. Music lessons Musical instrument and voice lessons will begin soon for both students and adults. Current students and recent graduates from Shenandoah Conservatory will teach weekly halfhour lessons in piano, voice, flute, clarinet, French Horn, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, baritone and percussion (drums and mallets). Lessons are $12 per session, and will be given in the RCHS band room after school and in the evenings. A few scholarships are available to school band members for lessons. Contact Kathryn Treanor at treanors@purespeed.com or 937-5794 for more information or to sign up. Woodville picnic All current and past Woodville residents and friends are invited to the 13th annual Woodville Festival/Town Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 3 p.m. until dark on the Blue Ridge Overlook off of Red Oak Mountain Road. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks will be provided. Dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish to share. Live music will be provided. For more information contact Jeff and Theresa Light, 987-9523, Jim and Carolyn Manwaring, 987-8433 or Henry B. and Angela Wood, 987-3301. Music festival The ninth annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held Sept.18-19 in Sperryville at the Oldway Arts Center. The outdoor performances of local artists begin each day at 12:30 p.m. and end just after dark. Admission and parking are free. T-shirts commemorating the event will be on sale with proceeds to cover the expenses of producing this year’s concert. More information is available at rappahannockmusicfestival.com or by calling Brian Ross at 987-1010. Motorcycle run American Road Motorcycles (ARM) Fall Open House and Poker Run will be held Sept.19. Registration is 9:30-10:30 a.m. at ARM in Amissville. The ride will go through Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier counties. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Florida hurricane victims. All donations welcome. Music by Crossroadz. The run will go rain or shine. For more information, call Bill or Ginger, 937-9896. Community drum circle A community drum circle will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at Hearthstone School in Sperryville. No experience is necessary. There will be available instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation is $5-10, and children are free. For more information, call 987-8417. Shepherds1 play tryouts Tryouts for roles in this year’s production of the Shepherds’ Play will be held Sunday, Sept.19 and 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ki Theatre. Anyone interested in a starring role, a minor part, or just a chorus role should come to the tryouts or call Betsy Toth at 349-0632 to arrange another time. Musicians are also wanted. The production is scheduled for Dec. 3-4. Call Bette Mahoney, 675-3446, with questions. Civil War talk Local historian Jim Flanagan will speak on ‘The Horse in the Civil War" on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable meeting at the Rappahannock County Library. Everyone is invited. Flanagan is a retired high school teacher, President of the Fauquier County CWRT, and Vice President of the Brandy Station Foundation. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the program starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Gary Wilson, 540-547-4106. Weaving classes The Fiber Studio at Misty Mountain Farm will host beginning weaving classes starting Sept. 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Classes will be held every Thursday for five weeks. All materials and equipment will be provided. Cost is $150. Projects to be completed include a linen bag, cotton hand towel and wool scarf. For more information, call 937-4707. Plant medicine A program on Native American plant medicine will be held Sept. 24 at Hearthstone School at 3:45 p.m. Henry Niese, who is an artist, teacher, sundancer and founder of Eagle Voice Center will be part of the event. Tax-deductible donations are welcome to benefit Hearthstone School and the Piedmont Environmental Council-Rappahannock Office. For more information call Cindy Lockridge, 987-9441. Board meeting An RCCA Board Meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. at the library. Board members and the public are welcome. RCHS reunion The RCHS Class of 1979 invites all classmates and friends of the class to its 25 year reunion to be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Rt. 231. The party will feature good food and live music. Tickets are $40 per person. Please call Karen Welch Williams at 675-3713 or Lynn Anderson Oliver at 987-9423 to reserve a seat. Golf tournament The RCSSA is sponsoring the annual Panther Classic golf tournament Oct. 16 at the Bowling Green golf course. Shotgun start tee time is 9 a.m. Entry fee is $75 per golfer, and the format is four person captain's choice. Lunch will be provided. Look for sign-up sheets at businesses around the county. For more information, contact Howie Swaim at 937-3996.

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RE/MAX Renaissance 703-771-2345 Direct line: 703-771-1207 101 Opwi Houms OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 l^tesburg BIG SPRING FARM $819,900 Fabulous 4BR, 3.5 BA Executive home! 1 acre landscaped lot w/pool, hot tub & deck. Hardwoods on main, lower level Au pair suite, open floor plan. DIR: Rt. 7W to Rt. 15N, R-Whites Ferry, RTwin Maple, R- Green Meadow to #42232. Call Janice 703-742-6900 X360 for details or private showing! ERA Teachers, Inc. 022 Rentals*-* BLUEMONT- CLEAN small farmhouse 1BR, 1BA $900mo 540-9552459 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CARRIAGE HOUSE Apt on farm, 2nd fir. LR, 1 BR, BA, 3 mi to Lsburg. Horse poss. W/D. Unfurn., $975. Avail. Now. Cell 571-2330099; 703-779-2525. CHARMING COTTAGE on Whippoorwill Lake, near Inn At Little Wash. Rapp Co. $1500 refs 540-675-3421 * CULPEPER, 25 min to Warrenton. Sm 2BR, 2BA on farm, $800/mo. Refs req.540-547-2211. Cute county home on 1 ac, excel, cond., great loc. just off Rt. 7 in Berryville. 2 BR, 1 BA, Ig. kit. W/D, A/C, $1000/ mo. + util. Sec. Dep. No pets. 540-955-3993 O.C. side Warrenton Historic estate. 6 BRs, newly renovated, quiet 10 acs, grounds maintained, $2,700/mo. 540347-3475 FLINT HILL, VA 18 mis W. Warrenton, 2BR, contemp, LR, kit, decks, wood stove/FP, secluded. $925/mo. Sec dep & refs. 703-3544488 ' «p -'s' t ’ / "V Sales — 1,. %.;t»v?‘r,:' ■ 373 - , Houses wnat a Tina! This 3BD, 2.5BA TH features a finished basement w/ wet bar and is only 10 min. from Dulles airport by the Greenway. Call A New Century Realty 540-667-0000 --% a, l & V:•• . ’:wt, ,gf & i v j mp* it. For Sale By Owner _^ Master craftsman & artist combined skills to design & build this contemporary passive solar home on 5 private “park like" acres in S. Fauquier Co. unique cedar & stone home w/ 2 Ms. & bsmt w/ ample storage. 2500 sq. ft. + bsmt 4BA, 2.5BA, office, Ig. laundry/work center, LR w/ built in entertainment ctr., Ira. DR w/ access to decks, pool & hot tub. Extensive landscaping. Hardwood fts/trim, custom cabinetry throughout (oak, redwood, ash, cherry, walnut). Custom tile and freshly painted throughout. Detached garage'workshop w/ studio above. Easy access for commute. Serious inquiries only. 540-439-1363 FLINT HILL, VA 18 mis W. Warrenton, 1BR, contemp, LR, kit, decks, wood stove/FP, secluded. $885/mo. Sec dep & rels. 703-3544488 House for Rent North of Berryville, Off Rt. 340, Summit Point, WV. 3BR, 3BA, 1 car gar. 1 Ivl. Hdwd firs, on ,6 acres incl. lawn & snow removal. $1950/ mo. Young Company Real Estate 540-955-5000 LAKESIDE COTTAGE, adorable cottage overlooking beautiful lake, Amissville (Rapph'k Co). Lake privileges & access to Rapph’k River. Lg deck, beautiful landscaping, new heat/C AC, recently remodeled. Avail 10/1. Pets considered. $975/ mo. Owner/broker 540675-3076 Leesburg Lovely 3lvl. 3BR, 2.55BA Victorian TH w/gar, Fpl, fully fin w-o hsmt, deck, patio, W/D, w-i closets, FR off kit. Owner will consider pets CBC. No sntkg. $1750. 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For listings, call 800-749-8168 Ext 1278 WARRENTON AREA, Heart of Warrenton Historic 4BR house, Full of Charm $2700/mo 703-561-4107 WARRENTON, older rambler in town, quite setting, 3br, garage, fenced yard, avail Oct. 1, $1400 540-347-0833 Call a Rep Today 540-347-4222 r—~-——— Announcements FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMEI 1 ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYI (800) 794-7310 JA Wmtarth means CASH NOW !»■ IMmuiIiibi J ftnlHnai ri^if Nf smicuM mrmiMS m Flnanclal/Mortga** MORTGAGES & DEBT CONSOLIDATION We Are a Direct Lender! \Umma SEIMat ►Pa» 0* C/tdd Caro 8<W HOW Mpo****!1 ►Par 0# Cortaga T«*#*or ► Tate j fam>-i Vjcjtnx ? 'c-pg $* * t*n.«« WVftl* $v? 0*At -A’f"Vf 866-796-4725 RAPPAHANNOCK, 2yr old, 2br, 1ba, CAC, W/D, ref & sec dep, no pets / smoking $700/mo 1 yr lease, 540-6759987 Ive message. ASHBURN: 2 rm bsmt apt. nr Giant shop ctr. $650 incl utils & cable. No pets. Short term lease avail. 703-7269554/ 703-209-7960. FREE - IN exchange for light household chores, country home in quiet neighborhood, between Warrenton/ Gainesville. 540-341-3656. MIUULfcbUHU / THE PLAINS, lovely 18th century farmhouse on mountaintop. Private, Incredible views, ride out. 3 stall stable, paddock. Some steep road. Mo. to Mo. possible. Please call 540-8789519 WARRENTON - SINGLE Professional Male: seeks a professional male or female, ages 28-45, non-smkr, to share a 4BR house in old town. 703-869-0096 ASHBURN VILLAGE TH End unit. 3 BR, 3 BA, fpl. Avail. 10/1. $1400. No pets. Call Tom Conrad, 703-476-1315. 832 __ * ^,v Yard Sales MULTI FAMILY, 9/18, 8am Woodville, 4627 Sperryville Pike (RT522). Moving sale. Good stuff. MULTI FAM, 9/18, 9-2, Sperryville, 14 Water St (behind Sunnyside) from kit/BA cabinets/ sinks to toys & more. Ruby & diamond ring. ASHBURN VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE 3BR, 2.5BA end unit. Eat-in kit. Lg. deck. Fin. bsmt. Ashbum Pavillion amen. $1625/mo. 703-906-3149 BEAUTIFUL, 2 Ivl, 2 BR, 2 BA. fpl. 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Call 540-347-4222 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SLATE NAILS, LLC, A Virginia limited liability company Complainant LORETTA DWYER CLATER MARY CATTS DORIS WADE RODNEY CLATTERBUCK ELEANOR GRIGSBY' JAMES (EARL) FRAZIER RANDALL FRAZIER MAGDALENE DWYER DOROTHY BOWEN SWAIN NELLIE BOWEN DROKE CHARLES C. BOWEN WILLIAM R. BOWEN EARL K. BOWEN MARY EDNA BOWEN MARGIE M, LUGO KATHERINE A. SPRING JANICE BOWEN BENTHALL DAVID J. BOWEN MARY FRAZIER NORMA L, GREEN Chancery No. 04-19 CHARLOTTE M. VUNCANNON BRENDA T. OESTERHELD THOMAS W. THACKER, JR. NANCY THACKER BROWNING MARGARET T. WILLIAMS PATSY GODARD WINIFRED T. SULLIVAN MARY HELEN LEAKE SMITH RAY EDWARD HICKS JULIE LEE HICKS OSTAT ROBERT WALKER RONALD LEAKE DONNA LEAKE THOMPSON GEORGE ALLEN TICE BARBARA T. SAUBER GARY EARL TICE STEVEN L. FRAZIER WILLIAM G. FRAZIER CHARLES E. FRAZIER FRANCES DWYER SMOOT and any an all unknown heirs at law of NELLIE ATKINS, deceased CHARLES C ATKINS PATTI L. ATKINS, DAVID ATKINS, ELIZABETH ATKINS BOWEN LEO BOWEN MABEL BOWEN MCCLANAHAN, FRANCES BOWEN CLATTERBUCK, MILDRED BOWEN FRAGRANVILLE FRAZIER, SR., EDNA BOWEN CANARD, CHARLES BOWEN, WILLIAM ATKINS, RUTH ATKINS, FRANCES ATKINS THACKER. LENA ATKINS LEAKE FRANCES LEAKE, CORA VIRGINIA LEAKE HICKS, ANNA LEAKE TOLAND MARY FRANCES T. WALKER, CLETUS LEAKE, MADELYN LEAKE TICE, VIRGINIA ATKINS BROWN, ROBERT YATES BROWN, LOIS FRANCES ATKINS FRAZIER FOREST GLYNN FRAZIER, JUANITA LIPPHARD, EDMUND “BILLY" PAYNE and JAMES WILLIAM BOWEN, or their widows or widowers and heirs, devisees, and successors in interest, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN and any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in interest, if any such there be, and unknown parties having an interest in those two certain lots or parcels of land situate on Sara Lane in the village of Sperryville, shown on Rappahannock County tax maps as parcels 38A-1-43 and 38A-1-42, and being the same property of which the said Nellie Atkins died seized and possessed of a one-half interest, and who are made parties hereto by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above styled suit is to partition the property owned by, or in which the above named Defendants have an interest in, situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: Tract #1 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or,parcel of land, situated in the Village of Sperryville, Piedmond Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, towit: “That certain lot, piece or parcel of land of which the late Harvey Sealock died seized and possessed and lying on the Southerly side of the turnpike leading from said Sperryville to Washington in said Rappahannock County, and bounded by said turnpike, the lot now owned by Aubrey N. Johnson, the lot of Walter Atkins, the land of J. Clifford Miller and the lot owned respectively by James H. Fletcher, Mrs. Lucy Dodson, and Harry Woodard." LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM, however, those three certain lots or parcels of land set forth and described by deeds of Luther Brown and Nellie Brown, husband and wife, recorded in Deed Book 31, page 220, in Deed Book 31. page 301 and in Deed Book 31, page 447 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Ethel Tyner and Nellie Atkins by deed from Edward Brown and Mildred Brown, his wife, dated December 12, 1973 and recorded February 19, 1974 in Deed Book 110, page 107 in the aforesaid Clerk's Office. Tract #2 a ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land, situated in the Village of Sperryville, Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: "Beginning at the north corner of the lot of Mr. R. L. Johnson on the road from the Turnpike with the said J. Harvey Sealock lot and running with said road in N. Easterly course the distance of 56 _ feet and from this and across the lot of land of J. H. Sealock in a line parallel witp the line of Mr. Rob’t. L. Johnson and J. B. Miller's line and at a point 56 _ feet from the corner of J. B. Miller and Rob’t L. Johnson, being the corner on the north side of said Johnson's land, where it adjoins the said J. B. Miller's land, thence with said Miller’s line in a southerly course with said Miller’s line, to the corner above described, thence back with the , line of Mr. R. L. Johnson to the beginning on the said road.” AND BEING the same property conveyed to Nellie Atkins and Ethel Tyner by deed from James W. Fletcher, Special Commissioner, dated December 12, 1973 and recorded December 13, 1973 in Deed Book 109, page 365 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Complainant to ascertain in what county, city or state the Defendant MARGIE M. LUGO, JANICE BOWEN BENTHALL, BRENDA T. OESTERHELD, RAY EDWARD HICKS and JULIE LEE HICKS OSTAT reside, without effect; And it further appearing that the above-named Defendant NELLIE BOWEN DROKE is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is 3217 Bluefield Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38128; that the above-named Defendant CHARLES C. BOWEN is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 1523 Alton Wood Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301; that the above-named Defendant WILLIAM R. BOWEN is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 27 Hunters Circle, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673; that the above-named Defendant KATHERINE A. SPRING is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is 215 Opequon Drive, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430; that the above-named Defendant DAVID J. BOWEN is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is Route 1, Box 373, Inwood, West Virginia 25438; that the above-named Defendant CHARLOTTE M. VUNCANNON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is P.O. Box 68, Mames, North Carolina 27552; that the abovenamed Defendant PATSY GODARD is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is 2855 Forest Chase Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30066; that the above-named Defendant MARY HELEN LEAKE SMITH is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is 3107 Newkirk Avenue, Forestville, Maryland 20747; that the above-name Defendant ROBERT WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last know post office address is 8610 Cedarville Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613; that the above-named Defendant RONALD LEAKE is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 305 Sorrento Drive, Osprey, Florida 34229; that the above-named Defendant GEORGE ALLEN TICE is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 115 5,h Street, Lothian, Maryland 20711; that the above-named Defendant BARBARA T. SAUBER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known post office address is 4801 Underwood Court, Waldorf, Maryland 20601; that the above-named Defendant GARY EARL TICE is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 11832 Arrowhead Trail, Lusby, Maryland 20657; and that the above-named Defendant WILLIAM G. FRAZIER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is 521 Bryce Canyon Court, Petaluma, California 94954; And it further appearing that the heirs at law of NELLIE ATKiNS, CHARLES C. ATKINS, PATTI L. ATKINS, DAVID ATKINS, ELIZABETH ATKINS BOWEN, LEO BOWEN, MABEL BOWEN MCCLANAHAN, FRANCES BOWEN CLATTERBUCK, MILDRED BOWEN FRAZIER, GRANVILLE FRAZIER, SR., EDNA BOWEN CANARD, CHARLES BOWEN, WILLIAM ATKINS, RUTH ATKINS, FRANCES ATKINS THACKER, LENA ATKINS LEAKE, FRANCES LEAKE, CORA VIRGINIA LEAKE HICKS, ANNA LEAKE TOLAND, MARY FRANCES T. WALKER, CLETUS LEAKE, MADELYN LEAKE TICE, VIRGINIA ATKINS BROWN, ROBERT YATES BROWN, LOIS FRANCES ATKINS FRAZIER, FOREST GLYNN FRAZIER, JUANITA LIPPHARD, EDMUND “BILLY” PAYNE and JAMES WILLIAM BOWEN, who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 2/h day of October, 2004 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in The Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 3'a day of September, 2004 Diane Bruce ‘ Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: MICHAEL T: BROWN Counsel for Complainant 211 A Main Street Washington, Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone: 540-675-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 43879 9-09, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30-04 #600600 RECTORTOWN.VA area, 5 2 acres stream, fields, woods 4BR. 2 car gar 6 more. $410,000. Call 540-687-3645 for info RESTON T/H - 3BR end unit, new Kit, designer sinks, new furnace/ ' carpet, quiet neighbrhd, $289,000,540-338-9502 5BR FORECLOSURE! Only $17,500. Must sell! 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Legal Notices NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of Susan Kay Levick, Executor of the Estate of Donalea Monteleone, Deceased, (Fiduciary # CWF03-19) I hereby notify all interested persons that I have fixed September 28, 2004, at 2 pm.. as the time and may office at 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent's estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.1-171. Robert deT. Lawrence, IV Assistant Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia 9-16-04 #602055 Madison County New Listing-Reva Area - Built in 1988. 5BR. 3 BA, 2,688sf home with country kitchen laundry rm. large rec room, family rm with fireplace, on 5 acres. $425,000 Call Gene New Listing - Leon Area - 3BR, 1BA cottage built in 1974, new roof and vinyl siding, new carpet, water heater and central heat and air $160,000 Call Gene Syria Area — Perfect weekend retreat, privacy-5 5+/- acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park, immaculate 3BR. 2BA doublewide home. $230,000 Call Gene Svria Area — “w acres near Shenandoah National Park & White Oak Canyon Trail, 3BR, 1 BA country home. $230,000 Call Gene Quail Hollow - Far> taste mtn views, 23+acres, 2580 sf home, 38R. 4 BA, sunroom. decks. U unfinished wak-out basement bam. $650K Meriden Farm 30+/- ac. horse farm - 1912 farmhouse, caretaker cottage. 6 fenced/watered paddocks, barns, pond, mtn. views, long road frontage. $749K Courthouse Mountain — Renovated Colonial style modular, over 4,300 sf of finished living area, 5BR, 3.5 BA,' walk-out basement, deck, split zone heat on 1.5 landscaped acres, convenient to shopping, medical care, & schools. $325,000 Call Bill 90+/- open/wooded ac, perfect horse property, extensive riding, trails, barns, streams, pasture, hay fields, road frontage. $615K 48+/- open/wooded ac, 1870's farmhouse & cottage, rolling hills, & streams. $535K 27+/- open/wooded ac, Etlan Area, privacy, pond, mountain views. $289K Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jeffersonland.com • 1.9 Acres in Warrenton near Walmart zoned IG. • 5. Acres , Rt 28 at the light in Midland, across from TFB. Has 4BR house. Austin Realty Management & Investments, Inc. (540) 347-1901 86 West Shirley Ave, P.O. 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Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #04-08-01 Richard Wasmund dba Copper Fox Distillery Enterprises, LLC desires a Special Exception permit to operate a distillery in an existing General Commercial structure in Sperryville. Virginia. Property is owned by Rappahannock Fruit and Produce and is identified as Tax Map 38, Parcel 89, 1.295 acres, Piedmont District. Use is permitted under Section 170-36F of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards under Section 170-67E of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15. 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170 55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 9-02, 9-09, 9-16-04 #599346 138 Mm*-* - Real Estate Marshall near 166, pick your colors, 3BB, 2.5BA, home to be built on 2+acs. $379,900 Olafsen Realty 800-647-1505 WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH? Log on now for a FREE. over the net evaluation. /-X 166 K/WimOUMM v J MANASSAS Townhouse 2br, 1ba, everything new, carpet, kitchen cabinets, stove refrig, w/d, $199,000 call for appointment. 540-905-5712 f _ ^ 177 warned V V STOP Foreclosure We buy houses, condos, land, as is, for Cash $1,000 for referrals. Call 1-800-803-6697 or bucks4house com. 180 Comnwfdal. Rental* Warehouse 1220, 2400° 3800 & 6400 sq. ft. bays. Manassas/ Gainesville Norman Realty, Inc 703-368-2186 WASHINGTON, VA Commercial office space, 3 large offices reception area & bath. Reduced! $900/mo. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty 540-635-9753 r ,, 200 c. Antiques & Oak Paneled Wainscoting pocket doors, maghanoney mantel, church window & pews. Architectural Old Home Parts 540-631-8906 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. r--—' \ Compu**»»/ Electronics V J CAMERA EQUIPMENT. Outfit yourself like a pro Nikon N90S body. Perfect condition. One owner. Auto everything. Fast, sharp, great precision. All manuals, strap. $200 50mm 3.5 lens sold with camera or separately. $35. Nikon FE2 manual camera body Golden Oldie. One owner. Works perfect. Manual everything. Very fast camera, great precision. $100 call: 540-364-2929. 224 nnwoorf SEASONED HARD WOOD $155/cord, 2 or more $145/cord Special cut wood also avail. 540-948-4907 BDRM - $875 CHERRY 7PC SLEIGH BED SET Beautiful w/ dovetailed drawers. New in boxes. Can dlvr. 703-898-8768 BED- 2pc FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET New in plastic. $125 Can Deliver 703-898-8766 BEDROOM- Brand new 5 piece set. In original boxes, must sell, $550 Can deliver Please call 703-898-9247 BLACK LEATHER Sofa. Brand new Must Sell $550 Can deliver Call 703-898-9247 (250 BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w/ warranty Can deliver 703-898 8768 3RAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w / warranty. $150. Can deliver. 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VA is currently seeking CDL Class A/ NonCDL Drivers to de liver construction type equipment. We offer top pay. 401K, profit sharing, exc. health plan, dental, vision. Apply within at 17 Douglas Ct. Sterling, VA or call Barry @ 703-4780210 for more info. Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Local firm seeks, construction inspectors/ quality control techs for local/ long-term, projects. Qualified inspectors with exper. in soils and concrete testing preferred. Competitive hourly wages and benefits. OT opportunities. EOE. 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Gail Weakley, HR Manager Karen Bonacek, DON PH: 540-825-2884 Fax:540-829-0238 Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 www.mfa.net EOE, EHO, Drug Free Workplace 1350 Health Car* ' ^ Bluemont Nephrology Associates Nephrology/ Internal medicine practice seeks experienced: • Clinical Staff (RN/ LPN or Certified Medical Asst.) Full-Time. Warrenton/ Culpeper. Exc. benefits. Send resume: Attn: Personnel 406 Hospital Dr. Warrenton, VA or fax to: 540-347-7152 Medical Receptionist Seeking high energy, detail oriented individual for busy surgical practice. FT, Mon - Fri. experience required. Benefits. Please fax resume to 540-347-5399 Call Your Rep Today To Place Your Ad 540-347-4222 fjfie Sieot JVuxoeo Mattel One 3fling, in Common.. 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Excellent communication skills. Mall or fax resume: Human Resources: Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net _EOE/Drug Free Workplace RN STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR $3000 SIGN ON BONUS RN needed to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, present and evaluate nursing education program at a rehab and tong term care facility. Certifica tion required by the Commonwealth of Virginia to conduct CNA training class. Applicant should also posses recent clinical experience in providing direct nursing care to the aged or chronically iH. Good communication skills. Apply in person or call for an immediate interview: Gall Weakley, Human Resource Manager Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE/Drug Free Workplace FARM HELP FT help needed to maintain 75 acre horse & cattle farm. Duties include seeding, mowing, fencing, painting, cleaning stalls, and performing new improvements. We nave all equipment & tools. Guaranteed salary $400/wk take home. Health ins. and vacation. Call Danny at 703-203-6546 or after 7pm 540-430-2369 Farm Help POSITIONS AVAIL. HAY FARM PERSON Long hours, knowledge of hay farming, must be legal, good pay. HORSEFARM POSITION Knowledge of horses a must, valid socid security MAMTENANCE CREW Valid social security, willing to train, must be a hard worker. References needed for all positions 540-364-1824 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 CONTROLLER / VP of OPERATIONS Fast-growing company serving community newspapers seeks experienced, hands-on, senior finance person also capable of overseeing day-to-day operations of its national advertising network comprised of % community' newspapers, 1.4 million circulation. Technological expertise needed to oversee installation of new software system. Previous newspaper experience desirable. Competitive salary. Excellent benefits. Email confidential resume including salary requirements to: gavn@wspnet.com or mail to: Gay Nuttall, President/CEO. Washington Suburban Press Network. 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 403, Reston, VA 20190. ! Prior Service Members All Branches Experienced Leaders Needed Global War on Terrorism Deployments Available IRR Members being Returned to Service Put your Military Experience To Wwk and Experience The Best of Both Worlds! Call Today... I-800-GO-GUARD Virginia Mnowus GUARD TOUCAN Senior Graphic Designer Our large Northern Virginia Newspaper Group seeks a creative Graphic Designer to conceptualize and execute compelling, comprehensive ad campaigns for our Blue Chip group of high-profile advertisers. Must be skilled in Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator and able to work effectively with Sales Account Managers and a variety of interesting clients. Over 260,000 dedicated readers will see your work every week. Fax resume + cover to Janet Gordon, Creative Services Manager, at 703-7710036 or email jgordon@timespapers.com. (limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!!! WILLIAM A. HAZEL, INC. A leading site development contractor is expanding it’s operations and has immediate openings at TOP WAGES!!! Operator Positions: Cat Track Excavators Cat Track Loaders Cat Track Dozers Cat Clearing Rakes Cat 621 Scrapers (Pans) Cat Rubber Tire Loaders Gradall Driver Positions: Dump Tnicks Flatbed Trucks Boom Trucks Vac Truck Operator Volvo Off Road Dumps Lube Trucks Fuel Trucks Steam Trucks Management Positions: Estimators Project Managers Dirt Technicians Superintendents Superintendents Mechanics We are also adding Full Crews at TOP WAQESH! Pipe Crews Pan Crews Volvo Crews Clearing Crews Punch Crews Bond Release Crews Ask about our incentives!!! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow with us. Additional Benefits include: 401K Plan, Vacation. 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Requires a H.S. diploma, at least 6 months exp. supervising children during recreational or educational activities. ^ SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE L for CASA Leaders & Supervisors - Flexible Schedules SUBSTITUTE CASA Leader: Recruitment #: 20-005 SUBSTITUTE CASA Supervisor: Hiring Range: $14.61-$19.74 Recruitment #: 20-006 M-F, 2P-6P Requires any combination of education & experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field and at least 6 months exp. 'BENEFITS include: Sick/ Annual & Holiday Pay, Paid Training, Group Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Discounted Child Care FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.loudoun.aov/hr/iobs.htm Or call the 24 hour job line: 703-777-0536 Or Contact: PRCS Phone: 703-737-8042 Fax: (703) 777-0152 E-mail: Drcs@loudoun.oov “I enjoy the ongoing relationships I have with my clients and the teamwork that exists among my colleagues." .Sruc, “Do you fit into our equation? Award-Winning Newspapers + The Best Sales Teams = ' An Exciting Career!." „KathyMllla Money. Success. Recognition. Flexibility. Need more incentive? How about.. | • Established, well-respected local newspapers • Company that promotes & invests in growth & employees • Seasoned nmagement • Ongoing training & professional sales tools • Sales assistance & award-winning ad designers Competitive Compensation, Benefit Program and Initial Guarantee We’re Expanding Our Sales Force. 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Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! Must have own vehicle Apply at Fauquier Times Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! CONTROLLER Fast growing advertising sales network selling national/regional major accounts into its % award winning community newspapers throughout the suburbs of Washington D.C. seeking experienced, hands-on senior financial manager. Will be: - Fast paced, detailed and analytical - Strong on systems and process - Structured and clear Position oversees fulfillment functions and inside operations, acting as right hand person to the CEO. Ours is a small, high impact staff with established success preparing for continued growth. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail confidential resume including salary requirements to: gayn@wspnet.com or mail to Gay Nuttall, President/CEO Washington Suburban Press Network 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 403 Reston, VA 20190 PHARMACY echnician! Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic States Region encompasses Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. For Pharmacy Technicians who seek superior career growth opportunities, we offer a number of accessible continued learning and professional development programs and excellent shifts. Join us in our Reston, Springfield, & Woodbridge facilities! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES Full-time, Part-time & PRN All positions require 1 year of Pharmacy experience or certification. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Please send your resume referencing source code PHT912TC to: kp.ancillary@kp.org; Kaiser Permanente, Box 6500, Rockville, MD 20849; or fax (301) 962-4100. C 200-1 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan ol (lie Mid Atlantic States. Inc. HF.OAA M FDA empLnvr brughvc workplace KAISER PERMANENTE. JOBS.KAISERPERMANENTE.ORG Sales ADVERTISING SALES Full-time sales position available in the Classified Advertising Department of Northern Virginia's largest suburban newspaper group Good verbal/ written communications.'computer knowledge, customer service & overall business development skills nee Must work well under pressure First year earning potential S35K - S40K + medical/ dental and 401K. free parking. Convenient downtown Leesburg location. Please forward your resume to Hugo Lembert, Classified Advertising Manager Fax: 703-689-1278 or Email: HLembert@timespapers.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 .OOtotr based on experience Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS FT positions providing direct care for work for adult MR consumers in established group homes. Positions allow for flexible schedules, including overnights, evenings and weekends, and opportunities for growth and expansion. Assoc, degree or equiv $23,539.62p/yr May be underfilled as a Residential Counselor I with one year experience. $20,346.11 p/yr RAPPAHANNOCK -RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application to: Human Resources, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AA/EEO SALES PHONE AGENT Answer incoming calls and process customer's orders. You will need fast and accurate data entry skills, be friendly and enthusiastic, and have a clear phone voice. FT/PT; weekday / weekend; day^venings. $8/hr to start: $10/hr upon completion of training; bonus potential; benefit package for FT. call and ask for Lisa Ft; stop by Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for an Employment Application; or submit a resume or letter outlining qualifications and work history to: Flowers Sent Today. Inc.; Attn: HR Director: 15405 John Marshall Hwy; Haymarket, VA 20169 fax703-754-6295 tel: 703-754-6469, Operating hours Mon-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat & Sun 8am-9pm. DRIVER AmeriGas, a leader in the propane industry, has immediate openings for a full time route drivers in our Culpeper, VA area. Positions con sist of bulk/cylinder delivery and some service work. CDL w/HazMat, good driving record, DOT physical and moderate mechanical ability required. Propane gas experience desirable but not mandatory. We offer competitive wages and a full benefit package. Please send/fax resume to: Fax: 540-829-4021 America's Propane Company EOE/M/F/D/V 470 James Madison Hwy. Culpeper, VA 22701 Employment r \ gjg Fun Time ^9*9^9 —-■_ -. —m unptoymem v J Fresh Air Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Associates Invisible Fence Team. WE PROVIDE The Tools The T ruck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call For Details 703-968-6500 LABORERS for drainage & landscape company. Prefer valid drivers license. 703-754-1085 Laborer WANTED: Automatic gate contractor needs laborer/electrical helper/ apprentice. Great hours, paid benefits, & BONUSES. 540-937-2400 LANDSCAPE PROJECT MANAGER/ FOREMAN Competitive salary & benefits commensurate with experience. Call for details. 800-283-7115 LEAD TECHNOLOGIST Instrumental, Inc. is seeking a candidate interested in being a |)art of a strong enterprise computing company. Ten years of HPC computting (all platforms), including I/O architectures and requirement analysis, RAID configurations, and performance optimization is essential. Travel involved. Ap> plicants selected will be subject to government security' investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Email Resume to: mtty/yinstrmoentakqui Love to work with animals? Part-time, will train. Call Kay @ The Pet tailor 540-937-5542 MAINTENANCE PERSON Warrenton, Va PT, (24 hour call). Must have own tools, & knowledge of general maintenance, electric, plumbing. & own transportation. 540-820-7638 (cell) Fax resume to 540-249-9332 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CASE MANAGER / SR ADVOCATE #4-87-02 FT in Culpeper with primary responsibilities as Ombudsman. Bempowers clients in a long term care to resolve their issues and provide complaint investigations when cases deem it necessary. The Aging Advocate component enhance independent functioning. Both components or this position involve community outreach, client assessments and advocacy, coordination of services, case monitoring, plan development, and maintaining case management files as essential activities to be performed. Bachelors degree in a Human Services field required. 2 years work experience required. $25,949.82p/yr. CASE MANAGER/MR #4-79-03 FT in Culpeper. To provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers and their families. BA in human services and relevant experience required. $30,047.16 p/yr. CLINICIAN #5-3-03 FT in Culpeper and Surrounding Counties. Provide mental health access screening and crisis intervention to children, adolescents and adults in outpatient and / or emergency settings. BMingual candidates preferred and encouraged to apply. MS degree in licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible $30,047.16, Licensed Clinician $34,787.22 p/yr. DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #5-16-02 FT positions in Warrenton and Orange providing training for adults w/ mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/ MR population preferred. $19,361.94 p/yr. STAFF ASSISTANT #4-92-22 FT position providing clerical support to program. Performs receptionist functions. Prioritize multiple tasks and handle confidential data Knowledge of Work Perfect 5.1. Includes evening hours. HS diploma and one year exp. in the secretarial field. $18,438.03 per/yr. TRANSIT OPERATOR #5-19-01 On Call positions to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record. $7.79 p/hr. PREVENTION CLINICIAN #5-20-01 PT (18.75 hrs/per/wk) to provide prevention services to children, adolescents and families related to reduction of substance abuse problems. Provide short-term MH & SA treatment in 5 county area MS degree required; Prevention certification preferred. Licensed $17.84 p/hr, licensed eligible $15.41 p/hr. RAPPAHANNOCK - RAP1DAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application by 8:30AM, Monday, September 27,2004 to: Human Resources, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AAEEO L J We're Lookin' For A Few Good Mates. Awesome Aussie themed restaurant seeks energized individuals for big fun and full-time employment. ALL POSITIONS 6419 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20187 540-349-0457 • Fax: 540-349-0314 www.outback.com No Ri les Jest Right ADVERTISTING SALES CONSULTANT Full-time, available in the Fauquier Times Democrat Display Advertising Department. Candidate must possess good verbal and communication skills. Prior advertising sales experience required. Knowledge of Rappahannock & Northern Fauquier Counties helpful. We offer a base salary, commission, bonuses and benefits. Please forward your resume to: Pamela Symington Warrant on Division Advertising Manager Fax: 540-347-5193 email: psymington@timespapers.com (Times Community Newspapers] orthern Virginia lo phone calls please EOE 545 FuN Time MECHANIC / HEAVY EQUIPMENT / NIGHTS Vulcan Materials In Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE U.S. Oncology, a recognized leader in cancer care is seeking a certified medical assistant for Manassas and Warrenton, VA offices. Duties to include: room patients, take vital signs, draw blood and assist physicians in fastpaced office. Excellent salary and benefits. Principals Only fax resume to: Human Resources @703-208-3100 Plumber Service work. All local. Excel wages, health, dental, vacation & holiday pay. Must have own tools, clean driving record & friendly & professional MRC Plumbing * 540-347-3013 Receptionist Evenings, Wed & Thurs nights, 5pm to dose, Sat 8:30 to dose. Pick up an application at: Salon Emage 51 E. Lee St. Warrenton, VA or call 540-341-4052 Ask for Jamie receptionistI FULL-TIME Must have excellent phone skills with multi-line experience. General office experience including filing. Ability to multitask. Please fax resume to: United Rentals Aerial Equipment 703-733-2991 RENTAL MANAGER Sunbelt Rentals in Sterling. VA is currently seeking a Rental Manager. Knowledge of construction equipment. Must Itave own tools and transportation. We offer top pay and benefits. Call Barry @ 703-478-0210 or apply in person to 17 Douglas Ct. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 r^545 k_ \ FuH Time Employment J Restaurant Aster, a new fine dining venue in Middlehurg. iy seeking candidates who understand the concept of a "Total Dining Experience". We are looking fpr: Professional Servers Back W aiters Host/Hostess Entrv-Ix'vel Sous Chef Lead Cook Cooks Dish Washers/ Pot W ashers It you are passionate about food and wine, love our industry, and aa1 excited about creating and contributing to a successful future, send resume to: madisonfederal (a adelphia.net or mail to Aster P.O. Box 85 Middlehurg. VA 20117 or call 540-687-4080 RETAIL SALES Full/part-time for busy tack shop. Personable indiv. w/ excel working knowledge of horses & fox hunting. Retail & comp. exp. preferred. Marshall 540-364-2999 RIVER VIEWS 38 AC SUNSET VEWS $144,900 Large mtn top parcel w/pristine views of river & historic Trough. High elevation will make you feel like you are on top of the world! New rd, perc & survey. EZ financing. Unique change to own. Call now 1-800-888-1262 ROUTE DISTRIBUTOR An ideal I'umiu-v opportunity is available tor a self-motivated individual as a Route distributor of Archway Cookies. This is an established route in the Reston/Fairfax area. This area offers excellent market potential. This business opportunity requires a minimum bt S16C0.C0 business deposit & y< kit i >wn delivery truck. Contact Bill Morrell 800444-6205 ext. 2687 SECURITY GUARD For entry gate duty Full Time position. Must pass hack-' ground check & have valid driver’s license. FT also avail. Marshall area. 540-253-5236 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 PERSONAL FARM ASSISTANT News executive looking lor Full-time Admin Assistant to handle farm home personal business and tasks associated w ith operation of farm and small private stable. Candidate should live in Middleburg - Warrenton area. Work flexible M-F and one weekend morning. Excellent free home available if candidate also has riding and stable experience. Must be self-starter, proficient and possess strong knowledge of computers. Internet and Microsoft Office. Fax: 703-478-6691 or e-mail to wens @ timespapers.com Management TRUGREEN LANDCARE Looking for motivated individuals to make a difference in our Gainesville, VA or Ashburn, VA Branches: SALES MANAGERSExperienced in Sales a must, not limited to Landscape Industry. AREAMANGERSExperienced in Account Management a must. Great advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team inc. excel, benes. If you’re Interested in a career with long term potential-This is it! Fax resume to 703-968-9549 or Call Sam Wells at 703-929-6583. EOE/M/M/F/DV TELLER Needed for ' Rappahannock National Bank Part-time Rappahannock National Bank is seeking a part-time teller. Position requires good communication skills, an ability to excel in retail sales environment, dependability. flexibility and experience with customer service and cash handling. We offer an excellent ‘compensation and benefits package. Please reference job number B101-41-082504P on resume. Resumes can be faxed to: 540-987-9577 emailed to: scillo@ubsh.com or mailed to: www.rappahannockbank.com P.O. Box 179 Washington. VA 22747 EOE k._J SERV. TRUCK DRIVERS, FOREMEN, EXP’D HELPERS. Health Benefits. Call 703-707-0606 Shampoo Assistant needed for busy spa, daytime hours, fulltime. Experience preferrkf. Pick up an application at: Salon Emage 51 E. Lee St. Warrenton, VA or call 540-341-4052 Ask for Jamie Teacher Assistants FT PT. flex hours, some benefits. Ask for Tiffany or Sharon. 540-349-4354 TRUCK DRIVERS/ DOCK WORKERS/ OFFICE CLERKS Yellow FreightManassas, F/T-P/T. Positions requirements and on-line applications At www. myyellow. corn-jobs Under Arlington, VA. VA State Inspector/ Auto Mechanic Experience preferred. Good pay. benefits available. Settle's Garage Call 540-675-3252 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 VDOT is seeking qualified applicants for the following position in the Warrenton Residency: , Equipment Service & Repair Technician I #01952 Commercial Driver's License is required. Salary negotiable based on training & experience. Detailed job announcement available by calling (540) 829-7302 or available at http:Awww.dh.rm. sfat e.va.us; VA State Application required: apply by 5pm on 09/24/04 to: HR Section. - VDOT, 1601 Orange Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax# (540) 829-7448, or e-mail culphrjobs@VDOT.V irginia.gov (MS Word format only). 1 Resumes cannot be substituted for State applications. Applications must include the position number, title & work location. TDD: 1-800-8281120. EOE. \\ a rehouse fmbassador r Worldwide Moving _ /Jr f*S t W( I o< al agent for Allied Van I ines has immediate openings for: • Full Time Packers • Full Time Flelpers Apply in person at 1466) Guilford Drive Ashburii, VA Or call 703 569 0213 or email IIRl@invan.com Antiques ft DWU Classics 1957 CHEVY BELAIR 2 dr hardtop, turquoise white. Continental kit. ps pb. 283 V8 auto, all original. Exc. condition. $20K/obo703-430-1951 CHEVY CAMARO, 68 $10,000, 305. 4 barrel. 4 sp, new Ithr front seats, needs body work. 540-347-5629 CORVETTE, 1973 matching numbers, auto. T-Tops. Red. $9500/obo. 540-3641524 FORD ‘71 Bronco, auto trans., new motor, carb., tires, paint. Exc. cond. Cust. cover $6800. 703-938-2560 1971 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ40 : 64k . crig miles, runs & drives great, new tires. $4.90C obo. 540-586-2720 TOYOTA ‘85 SUPRA. 1 owner. 101k mi. well maintained. $2600 703-802-4729. VW SUPER BEETLE 74 AC. radio, new tires, rebuilt carb, does not run, $1250. OBO. 540347-4974 SITE SUPERVISOR Full-lime direct service positions. M-F. providing vocational training & employment support fot small groups of adults with disabilities in community business settings; where job duties typically include, small parts assembly & or grounds keeping. Requires a degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience Salary $24,000 - $26.(XK) plus good benefits. Ap plicants must have a good driving record & be able to pass a drug & alcohol screening & crime nal background check. For more information please call 703-779-2100 & ask for Mike or Lorri or send resume & copy of driving record to: Director of Human Services ECHO, P.O. Box 2277 Leesburg, VA 20177_ MEDICAL TRANSCRIPT10NIST Busy orthopaedic office seeks medical transcriptionist. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00. Will consider full-time or part-time for the right candidate. BLUE RIDGE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES Attn: Linda Spence Fax: 540-347-0342 Mail: 52 West Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Email: lspence@broava.com Restaurant Waitstaff Dishwashers Fine dining & wine service experience preferred, flexible days and evenings, FT/FT positions, group health benefits available No Sunday brunch. Dishwasher position available PT evenings and weekends. Apply in person between 3-5 pm, email: info(g ninthillpublichuuse.com Or call: 540-675-1700 & ask for John or Denise for more info. Flint Hill Public House Route 522 in Flint Hill, VA HOUSEKEEPER Part-Time Flexible Middleton Inn, Washington, VA. A Experience preferred. £ Goal starting rate. & Some weekend uvrk. Come work in a friendly up-beat environment! Please contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview r ^ 605 Automobiles \_) ACURA '98 INTEGRA 4Dv 6"K AT. CD snrf. alleys, full pw. very clean. $8700 OBO 540 349-425 7 BMW 323i 99: Com/ Blue Tan. 5 Speed. Or'y $16 900 " AUTO GALLERY T03-777-770? BMW 01, 526! 4dr se din. silver. 38 500K. auto Fu:l> Loaded, below KBB $25 500 nbo 540 347 0766 BUICK 2000 LESABRE Limited heated iea'her sea's leaded 75' tr Eve eO’-d $10560 703 430 9167 lUlCK 00 PARK "AVENUE. auto. S3 K : :lies all newer & extras ga rage kept $ti “03 703-779 0630 CAOALLIC 03 DEVILLE 4 dr. wmte. clcte ton 35 K mi . 100 K 'tti wi” . Excel, coed $26 900 obo 540-349-5003 CHEVOLET MALIBU LS 97 4dr ac ante a'-i pw’ multi cd a ’t sunroof.94K.excel coed $3700 540-349 0877 1999 CHEVY CAMARO: $6,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 CHEVY CAVALIER 03 2 DR. 39 K mis wx good cond Be'ow blue book @ $8500 540439-0865 CHEVY 94 CAVALIER 4 dr sdn good cond 50k mi . newer tees mechanic niamt $2000 OBO 703-443 1589. CHEVY CAVALIER LS SPORT 04: 5 spd . AC. PW Pul. Sunroof. Chrome Wnee's, Only 6K. S?k #P2430941. tin c,ae DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET 703-368-2111 2002 CHEVY C1500 Si! verado pickup 5 sp silver. low mileage. $10 700 call M F 8-4 703-754-4884 VOLR CHEVY IMPALA 00 ex cellent cond AC. PW. AM FM cass Silver New tires $6295 OBO 540-270-4439 CHEVY 98 SUBURBAN IT 1500. 2 WD. looks new. loaded, leather, new tires 118k mi. $8999 703 856-3190.;. CHEVY SUBURBAN 02. Z-71. 1 owner. 38K mis. white •an.sun'f. 2nd -cw Duckets Exc cond S31K OBO 540-592 3446 2001 CHEVY TRACKER 4X4 LT: $10,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 CHRYSLER 1997 SEBRING convertible: good cond. AT. AC 6d'sc CD chang. $4,995 OBO. 703-727-0357 . CORVETTE. 86. black beauty. 93K. 18 3 mpg. 4sp + od. glass tops. 2 fast 4 me' $12,900 obo 540-341-7477 CORVETTE. 1999 45K. Metallic red. cd changer. 6 way seats, excel cond. $25k obo 540 364-0261 CRYSLER CONCORDE, XL. 2001. 4dr. silver, loaded auto. S7.895.00 call M-F. 8-4 703-7544884 VDLR DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 199 7. 106K. rear AC. good cond $5000 540 554-2347 DODGE 95 INTREPID 3 3L. clean, good cond.. 129K. wen equipped Remote key'ess entry $2475 703-273-1689 02 DODGE NEON: $t> 877 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 FORD CONTOUR SE. 1995 V6. auto. A C. full load. 100K miles, very good cond. $3200 obo 540 ’88 4286 2001 FORD ESCAPE: $12,877 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 2002 FORD EXPLORED E.B. 4X4 Fully loaded, sunroof premium'sound $16 844 SMARTWHEELS 571-259-7949 1997 FORD EXPLORER 4DR AUTO. 4X4, leather P seats fully loaded Very good condition $6,444 SMARTWHEELS 571-259-7949 FORD 2002 FOCUS ZTS 30k mi auto, spoiler, sunroof. 6 disc: CD player 703 960-3008 for more info FORD 2003 Focus ZX5 Prom Eve cond 5sp Mi power. 6 disc c d. Remole ent 8400 mi. $12k. 703 815 73.30 2002 FORD F150 pickup 5sp. red. low mileage. $10,995.00 call MF,'84 703 ’54-4884 VDLR 1999 FORD F-150 XLT Ext cab 4X2 Auto. PW PL. tilt. AC, cuise. $12,444 SMARTWHEELS 571-259-7949 FORD MUSTANG 1966 6 cyl. 3 sp on tlr. needs work for on load Great restoration oar $3500 Randy 703 443-0516 Ford 99 Mustang, silver, ’5K. auto. air, cassCD, garage kept. excel cond. $7500 571-2445695 or 703 815 6654 FORD MUSTANG, 99. 35th Anniversary edition. red, pwr windows, locks manual cruise, low nils, exel condition. 540 341 0210

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VA 703-442-8000 www.rosenthalhonda.com HYunoni Fairfax Hyundai 10601 Lee Hwy. Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-0444 www.fairfaxhyundai.com Field Auto City Hyundai/Suzuki 325 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 703-443-2220 www.fieldautocity.com llfiaiir Rosenthal Infiniti 8527 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-556-6900 1 Rosenthal Mazda 8525 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-442-8700 i 7) Rosenthal Nissan 8525 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 703-442-8700 PONTIAC star Pontiac-Buick-GMC Trucks 126 E. Market St. (Route 7) ^eesburg, VA 20176 f03-777-2411 VOB SAAB 11565 Old Georgetown Rd. Rockville, MD 301-770-2210 SATIRN. Saturn of Manassas 8732 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 703-551-2550 www.saturnofrnanassas.com <3B> filler Toyota 566 & 8500 Sudley Road 4anassas, VA 20110 03-369-3040 Avw.millertoyota.com [oons Tysons Toyota 610 Leesburg Pike 'ysons Corner, VA 22182 03-790-5920 Call Richard Hausner to advertise your dealership! (703) 408-6431 Automotive FORD RANGER XLT, '98 4X4 Ext cab. 43K miles, tan. 4.0L-V6, auto, very good cond. $8,000 540-364-9561 FORD TAURUS GL/SE '95 4dr, silver, auto, loaded, $2,900.00 call M-F. 8-4 703-754-4884 VDLR FORD 95 THUNDERBIRD. auto. V8, leather int, pi, pw, good cond., 11 OK mi.. $2500. Call 703-787-9653. FORD 2000 WINDSTAR SE, 3.8L, auto, front & rear AC. CD, power sWing door, 76K miles. $9000. 540-338-7471 95 GMC SONOMA SLS 4X4 reg cab. Loaded. 69k miles. $6,977. SMARTWHEELS 571-259-7949 97 GMC SURBURBAN 4wd SLT med blue & silver, new engine $11,500 703-754-8332 day. 540-347-0635 eve. HONDA ACCORD EX '02: 4 Dr., White, Leather, Sunroof. V6. Stk#P2231202. $17,995. DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET 703-368-2111 HONDA 00 ACCORD EX-V6. excellent cond., 80k mi, $1i,600. 571333-9919. 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX: 4 door, black, tinted windows. 56k miles. Great car! Only $10k. 703-736-0870 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX, 4dr. black, auto, fully loaded $11,250. call M-F. 8-4 703-7544884 VDLR HONDA '02 ACCORD SE - Black, auto. Alloy wheels, sun roof, mint condition. 47K $14,400. 703-431-9476. HONDA ACCORD '97, SE, 4dr, AT. moon rf, CD clean, 65K mis, remote start, excel cond, $7800. 540-364-1849 HONDA '96 CIVIC EX, blk, pw, pi, sunroof, rear spoiler, great cond., 114K, 1 owner, $5000/ obo. 540-751-0502. HONDA CIVIC, '99 EX dark green 4dr, loaded, looks like new, only 55k miles, $8750 540-3649668 HONDA CIVIC EX, 94. 2 dr., New timing belt, muffler, & clutch. Well kept. 132k mi. $3,500/ ObO. 540-347-5804. SSSjtS MITSUBISHI ifoTiteMik 12:00-5:00PM! .»*** iLU-Year/iuu.uuu mile Mowertrain! 5-Year/60K mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warrai 3-Year/45,000 mile Scheduled Maintenance Package! 3-'vfear/36,000 mile Roadside Assistance! 04 LANCER ES £12787 Well-equipped! stk#13080 04 GALANTINE Automatic, ^c! stk#14065 1 04 MONIERO HD $29396 t * MITSUBISHI L MOTORS —— ■ 1 1.■ -.■ - ■ ■ ■ 11^ TAX, TAGS, $595 FREIGHT (LANCER $575), $185 PROCESSING FEE ADOmONAL 0% APR ON APPROVED CREDIT thro MMCA. 0%; $16.67/$1000 FINANCED. SEE STOHLMAN FOR WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE PACKAGE, AND 10VAUY PROGRAM. EXPIRES 30004. 1 ■ . I I >*.# Ml <ifcftfii^n« ■ it SB ■ agy HONDA 99 CIVIC EX. 5 ! speed. AC, CD, sunroof, 87 K miles, sporty. Auto locks, Excel, cond. $7500. 703-727-7037 HONDA CIVIC, 1991, I single owner. 203K mi. Runs we#, needs work. $1,100 obo 540-7881739 HONDA CRV ’99: ! 5 speed, all options. $8700/0BO. 703-4432600. ask for Vicky or Lee. HONDA ODYSSEY EX . 2001, silver, loaded, ! navigational sys. dual DVD entertainment, bumper to bumper warr, $20,500 call M-F.8-4 703-754-4884 VDLR Honda's from $500!. Po- ! lice Impounds! Chevy's, Toyota s, etc For listings 800-749-8167 ext. 2416 HYUNDAI, EILANTRA. i GT.01, hatch back, 4d, sill power, auto, leather, sun roof, 4cyl, 42K $9000 540-347-0241 2003 HYUNDAI TIBU- i RON SPORT: $14,977 SATURN OF MANASSAS 703-551-2550 ' JAGUAR XJS ’94: Convertible, Green/ Tan, Only $11,995. AUTO GALLERY 703-777-7707 JAGUAR '91 XJ6 SOVEREIGN, 49,750 miles, garage kept, white with tan leather, $7,995. Call ' 703-430-2763 JEEP '97 Wrangler SE. 5 speed, 4 cy. soft top, 31" tires, brush guard, 83 K miles. $7195 obo. Call 703-777-6290 LEXUS. 2003, GX470 SUV, Mint Condition. Immaculate inside and out. 13K miles Gorgeous ashblue metallic / luxe tan leather interior. V8 Sunroof. All weather mats IN dash 6 cd changer with amfm. $42,000 540-3642929 92 LEXUS LS400 Pearl white 4dr, low mileage $8.100 00 703-7548332 day, 540-3470635 eve. LINCOLN 94 TOWN Car, auto, 4-dr, AC, pwr everthirtg. VA inspect. 120K, runs well, $3100/ obo. 540-822-5588. LINCOLN ’95 TOWN Car, signature senes, pwr sun roof, heat leather seats. 102k mi. $4440. 703-430-9167 MAZDA 92 MIATA: 177K miles, new radiator & tires. White w/ black soft top. S2200/OBO. 304-725-3919. MERCEDES BENZ C280 ’95: Blue Green/ Tan, Quick Sale, Only $6,995. AUTO GALLERY 703-777-7707 02 MERCEDES E320 Dark Grey. Excellent Cond. $35K. Moving. 703-628-3999. MERCEDES, 1995 E320. 109K mi. Silver, leather, sunroof. Exc. cond. $10,900 Call Mary Kay 703-609-1470. MERCEDES 1999 E300 Turbo Diesel, white, 40K mi, $25,000/obo. Cel 703-627-4984. Mercedes ’85 300 Turbo Diesel. 226 K miles, solid commuter car. well maint, new tires, brakes & axles. Runs/ looks great. $2700 obo. 703-327-6903 ’90 MERCURY SABLE GS, 82K silver blue, clean, one owner. $1400 540341-4961 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GTS, 2 dr cpe,-03, V6, 6400mi, fully loaded, all power, leather seats, moon roof, 5sp. $20,500 540-347-0241 MUSTANG ’02. GT conv. 4.6, HOV8, auto, mach 460 sound, pwr seats, billet whls, 50K mis, $16,500 540-351-0913 NISSAN 720 KINGCAB, '85, 4wd, 5sp, 125K Weber Carb, new center force 3 stage clutch, motor strong, body poor '98 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE, 4dr sedan, tan w/ tan tthr. sunroof, AM/ FM/ Cass/ CD. Good cond. 84K mi. $7500. 703-898-1925. OLDS CUTLASS '96 new brakes & tires, 4dr, green, auto, V6, local car $3000/obo 757414-0054 OLDS INTRIGUE GX, 2000 4dr, white, auto fully loaded, $6,995.00 call M-F, 8-4 703-7544884 VDLR OLDS '97 LSS, very fine condition, leather int., 104k mi. $5500. 703847-3051 PLYMOUTH '93 ACCLAIM, runs great, 1 owner, 79k mi. 4 new tires. 12/04 inspect. $1800. 703-779-0144 03 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, 4dr, gray, auto, loaded, low miles, $12,500 call M-F.8-4 703-754-4884 VDLR PONTIAC '2002 Trans Am convertible. Pewter w/ blk top. WS6 ram air pkg. 9700k rrii $28000 OBO. 540-338-3829. SABLE '99, silver. 58 K. Michelin's, new batt., ext. warranty, great car for school $5800. Call 703-819-9796 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 A TURN ’99 SL1, blue 4 t dr. sdn, at. a/c. c/d, pw/pdl, cruise, Keyless errt./ well mairit. 70K, $3900. 703-777-5128. lATUflN 94 SL2. white, t leather, sunroof, AC, manual, . wen maintained, 138K miles. $2200. 703-968-3346 iUBARU, FORESTER - ■98. peppy & clean, Ithr £ int. excel for students / economically minded prof. 145K mis., $7000 obo. 540-351-6046. iUBARU GL-10 SEDAN. » 1986, 4wd, turbo, auto, ac. loaded, one owner, 89K, good condition, $1200 540-347-4997 after 6pm j IUBARU '95 LEGACY wagon, 1 owner, good condition, AC, PS, PB, roof rack, $4500. Call 703^771-4829 - OYOTA SOLARA SLE '99, V6, AT, 59K mis, new tires, dk blue/lan Ithr, snrf, $10K OBO. 540-987-9454 or 9460 j fOLVO 240 '92 120K mis, blue, CD. runs / drives excel! $3500 obo 540-974-3664 ; fOLVO 98 SEDAN. 102 K miles, great starter car, runs great, $7900 obo. Cell 703-727-1816 fOLVO SEDAN. 1992, : new Michelin tires 6/03 well maintained, 133.000 miles, $4000 / obo 703-743-5092 fOLVO 940, '94, white ; very good condition, well serviced $4000 540-347-9186 fW BUG, '68 olive green, perfect running order, inspected. Baja back. ,'65 frnt, stock eng, stinger exhaust, wide rear tires. $3500. 540987-8596. Rappahann'k /W GOLF GTI, '89, 1.8L, 16V, DOHC, 5sp, sunroof, new tires, rebuilt motor. Rear quarter damage. $800/obo after 6pm 540-937-1797 !001 VW JETTA TDI Diesel, 50 mpg. 4dr. bk 5 sp. low mileage. $12,050 703-754-8332 day, 540-347-0635 eve. :HEROKEE '99, 4X4 4dr 77K miles, new battery, brakes & rotors $6500/obo. 540-2708492 3HEROKEE, '87. 4X4, V6, ps, pb, new radiator, a/c, int very nice, needs some work. $800 540-349-4920 98 JEEP GC Limited. Exc. cond, 55K, Champagne/ Lthr, loaded, garaged, $9,950/obo. Call 703-737-0040. SEAR AY, ‘01, 180 BowRider. $13,700. 140hrs; 135hp, Mercruiser I/O; trailer, canvas, stereo, extras, Warrenton garaged 540-270-3776 ALEGRO MOTOR HOME. auto. fully loaded, $4,750.00 call M-F 8-4 703-754-4884 COLEMAN, 2000, Utah Pop-up Camper. $8000. White, sleeps .9, dinette slide-out, a/c, furnace, hot water, 3-way fridge, elec brakes, power-lift, screen house, awning, hitch with anti-sway bar & much more. Used few times. 703-444-8754. PROWLER 5TH WHEEL; 2000, w/ bump out, 25ft, sleeps 6, good condition, $14,000/obo 304-754-6643. PROWLER, 37'. 1991, travel trailer. $8900. 540-635-9520 RESTLESS WHEELS RV Sates 8104 Centreville Rd. (Route 28) i Manassas. VA 20111 Fleetwood Folding Trailers Model Year-End Clearance Sale! Special! ACs for just $160 w/ purchase of any new 2004 Fleetwood Folding Trailer! Mention this Ad for Additional Savings! 703-257-1067 restlesswheels.com GOLD WING ASPENCADE. 1987 fully loaded with matching helmets. must sell $4,500 call 703-7548332 day, 540-3470635 eve HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2002 FLHT SUI ultra classic screaming eagle. lots of chrome, fully dressed. $21.500 call M-F, 8-4, 703-754-4884 VDLR HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2002, FLSTFI (Vance & Hines big shot pipes w/stage I), 5,000 mi., $16,500. 703-764-3838. D*IV IliHWvJfvWI 1 • <. ... » ' . JL* IARLEY DAVIDSON, ( 2001 FXD, super glide screaming eagle, $12,050 00 call M-F, 84, 703-754-4884 VDLR ID '96 Sportster 883. 9K ( mi. blk. sissy seat, fwd pedals. Screaming Eagle pipes, maintained, must sell, $6800. 703425-9848 8 HD Sportster 1200 < Screamin' Eagle. Teardrop sdlbags. wnshld, sissybar $7500/obo 540-341-7347 ION DA ACE VT1100, '98, drive shaft driven. . great bike. $5,150.00 '( call M-F, 8-4. 703-7544884 VDLR IONDA CR 80 EXPERT '02: Never been raced., . Ridden only 18 hours. < $2500/OBO. 540-6686416. LAWASAKI 800 CLAS- _ SIC, 01, windshld, hard ' bags, only 400 mis, $6,295 703-754-8332 day 540-347-0635 eve [AWASAKI ZR7S, 2001. . red great bike, I $4,500.00 call M-F, 8-4. 703-754-4884 VDLR IIOPEDS, SCOOTERS.. Choppers, Mini Pocket . bikes, gas powered, I from $499.00+. M-F, 84 703-754-4884 VDLR 003 VTX 1800. blk. & chrome, $1100 in x-tra . chrome, gar. kept, 1 I adult owner, never been down. $11,000 obo. 571-437-9683 rAMAHA V STAR. 1100 2002 drive shaft driven, silver, great bike, $5,995.00 call M-F, 8-4, 703-754-4884 VDLR B5 CHEV P U. 'h ton 350 V8 auto, selling parts; '82 Trans Am 305 V8 auto, selling parts. 540822-4274. 5UBARU. ACCESSORIES. Outfit your Outback or other wagon with all the extras. Taken out of a 2005 model purchased last week. Brand new low pile all weather mats (4) plus rear hatch mat. Dark gray. Roof rack extension “basket" build carries bikes with fork grip, other items securely. Cargo net holds everything secure, inside and out. These extras were a $700 “package" on the brand new car; will sell for $500/ obo. 540-3642929. — Sport UtIKty CHEVY S10 Blazer '94. 4x4, Tahoe LT, loaded. CD, AC, AT, ABS, tow pkg, running boards. PL $3500. 540-439-1180 CHEVY 2003 TAHOE, loaded, tow, DVD, drk met. slvr, 35k mi, leather int. Perfect!! $29500. 540-338-6985. FORD EXPLORER SPORT '98: 4x4, Black. Only $6,995 AUTO GALLERY 703-777-7707 SMC 1999 SUBURBAN 2500, 454/7.4, loaded, exc. cond. 91K mi, Tow pkg. Upgrd wheels/tires $17,500. 301-639-2288 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L '03: Auto, A/C, PW. PLD, Leather, Quad Seating. Stk#23156055. $23,995 DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET 703-368-2111 ISUZU 1998 RODEO: FSBO clean, 65K miles, 5 speed, 6 cyl. $6,490. Home 540-338-7606 or work 540-338-6550. JEEP '99 CHEROKEE Sport 4 WD, auto, AC, CD, PW, PDL. Warranty, 69k mi, $8250. 703-771-8157. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1995, great shape, 4WD, tow, CD, 178K hwy mi. 1 ' owner. $4200. 703-707-9686. PONTIAC GRAND AM SE ’04: Auto, AC, PW, PDL, CD, Chrome Wheels, Only 2K Miles. Stk. #24140831 $13,995. DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET 703-368-2111 RANGE ROVER 4.0 SE ’95: Sr., Leather, Black/ Tan, Only $11,500. AUTO GALLERY 703-777-7707 TOYOTA '98 FORERUNNER SR 5, very good cond., 140k mi, loaded w/ options. $10250 703-327-6350. TOYOTA 4RUNNER, SR5, '91, 4x4, 193K tnls, V6, loaded, AC," am/fm cass, CD, snrf, alloy wheels, new tires & brakes. Very good cond. $5300. 540-3479499 TRAILBLAZER, ‘03, Silver, power win/drs, cd, run. boards, 2wd, only 15.900mls. ext warr, $19,200 540-341-3459 UTILITY TRAILER, 6X12, 1 year old, single axle, with gate. $895 OBO. 540-364-3095, 703-6793160 Ybur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 575 Trucks/ HEVROLET ’97 Silverado club cab, 59K orig. V6, AT, AC, extra clean, camper top, $8600 703-798-2036. HEVROLET SILVERADO '95. 4x4, ext cab, dual exh, AT, AC, am/fm CD, fiberglass cap, new tires. $6000. 540-364-3367 aft 6pm HEVY SPHj CREW CAB '03:4x4. Auto.AC, PW, PDL, CD, Cruise, Only 10K. $18,995. DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET 703-368-2111 I3 CHEVY S10. New, never used. Less than 300 mi. Stick shift, A/C, radio, new sacrifice. $10k. 703-450-5778. IHEVY S-10 '98, pick-up, am/fm cass. 3 door, AT, $5000 OBO 540-4393439 990 DODGE RAM. 1 owner w/ topper. $2500. Well maintained. good cond. 703728-7216. K0DGE RAM '95, 2500 SLT, 4WD, 5.9ltr gas, long bed, 113K mis, new eng & trans, $7500. 540-272-7102. :ORD 2004 F250 4DW. auto, super cab, XLT, 6300 mi. G/N hitch, tow pkg, $28,700. Call 703.669-8351. :ORD F150 2000 Lariat. 72K. white, liner, extra cab. rear window, new tires, excellent cond. $12,500. 540-338-2150. FORD ‘2003 F350 jSD, XLT, 54k mi., auto. 4 wheel drive. Exc. cond. $24995. 703-499-3958. v/nu 4WO rijy aupoi duty. gray, super cab, XL model, 4x4, 8ft bed, 5.4L V8, auto, abs, ac cd, upgrades, exc. cond. 17k mi, $27,900. 703-517-0133. 1983 FORD F250 44 Truck, $500 or best offer. Contact Doug 703435-6760. :ORD '94 F150 XLT 4 x 4, V-8, auto, ekt. bed, bed liner, cargo box. towing pkg, 120k m. $4750. 540-347-0503' 02 F250 XLT Sprcab 4x4, V10, AT, 27K, ext warranty, hidawy GN, many opts, 1 owner $25,000. 540-635-4083 CHEVY '99 ASTRO. 89k mi, cruise, a/c, all power, hitch, all highway miles. One owner. $6900. 703-385-1810. CHRYSLER 1997 TOWN & Country LX, 112K, exc. cond , looks great, CD, PW, PL, PM, $4900. 703-830-4022. DODGE CONVERSION VAN 87, excel interior, good ext. runs good. Must see. Asking $2500 540-347-4556 DODGE 2002 Van: 3500 Senes: Center Isle seating & high top. Great shape. 58K miles. 540-338-1090. MERCURY VILLAGER '93, PWR locks, wind., f/r A/C, cruise, tilt, cass., 115k mi, silver $2600. 703-431-6203. WANTED TO BUY, 1963 Buick Skylark or ball joints, tie rods, & drive shaft for same. 540229-9999, Dave. WANT TO BUY Ford Festive with air conditioning current VA Inspection. 540-439-4444 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676

Outfit yourself See Page 9 for news & info. What to wear? So easy to figure out for most occasions, but a unique problem when you are talking about a steeplechase race. Outfit your jockey See Page 14 for news & info. Are silks really made of silk? What do the colors of jockeys' shirts stand for, anyway? These questions - and more - answered i Outfit your car See Page 11 for news & info. Tailgate picnics are an opportunity for creative cuisine. They should be planned with portability in mind.

It jtr jt ** f - Fall Virginia Meet Location 2004 Virginia Steeplechase Dates Saturday, Sept. 11 • The Glenwood Races f 1 p.m. Glenwood Park, so' Mlddleburg Information: (540) 687-3455 Saturday, Sept 18 • Thornton Hill Hounds ' H Point-to-PoInt . ':?M 12:30 p.m. Thornton Hill Farm, Sperryville ^ Information: (540) 987-8346 Sunday, Sept 26 • Foxfleld Fall Race Meet 1:30 p.m. Foxfield Race i Course, Charlottesville •< |# Information, (434) 293-9501 „ Saturday and Sunday, Oct 2-3 • Virginia Fall Race Meet 2 p.m.both days, Glenwood Park, Middteburg Information: (540) 687-5662 L_. ■ - ; Saturday, Oct 9 • Morven Park Race Meet 1:30 p.m. Morven Park, Leesburg Information: (703) 777-2414 Saturday, Oct 16 • International Gold Cup Race Meet "4 1 p.m. Great Meadow Course, The Plains Information: (540) 347 -2612 Sunday, Oct 24 { • Steeplechase at Oak Ridge 12:30 p.m. Oak Ridge, - Lovingston Information: (540) 364-1962 Saturday, Nov. 6 • Montpelier Race Meet 4 1 p.m. Montpelier, Montpelier Station Information: (540) 6722728

JUMP RIGHT IN: Fauquier natives Gus Brown, right, * and Chris Read, center at back, are regulars on the local 'chase circuit. Follow the race season with tips found inside this special section. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Did you know? The horse’s eye is a remarkable organ. It is at least twice as large as the human eye. It also possesses a special light-intensifying device called the tapetum luddum, which is a layer that reflects light back onto the retina and makes the horse much better than his rider at seeing in dim light as well as in full daylight ; ’ The horse has a wide range erf vision—about 340 of 360 degrees. Because a horse’s eyes are set on either side ; of his head, he does not normally see objects in depth with binocular vision. He sees them flat, as we do if we shut one eye. While the horse sees less detail than we do, he is much more sensitive to movement Experts say that, because of the position of the horse’s eyes on the sides of his head, jumping is done primarily from memory: When galloping to a jump, the horse actually loses sight of it just before lifting for take-off. In training, he learns how to judge the height and breadth of a fence from sight —i—— . . •• '--V"v We’re Becoming Part of the Landscape fl Yep, that’s a Kubota you see working on the golf course, construction site, and everywhere there’s a landscape. Kubota’s technologically-advanced Grand L 30 Series tractors are engineered for superior versatility and packed with powerful features to deliver exceptional performance... everywhere there’s a demanding job to be done. Powered by a Kubota low-emission E-TVCS diesel engine, the Grand Ls offer a choice of transmissions - fully synchronized main and synchro shuttle transmission (FST), “Feather Step HST’ for increased productivity and reduced operator fatigue or, the exclusive Glide Shift Transmission (from 24-44 pro HP). For long hours of operation on the golf course or municipal park, comfort features include a deluxe seat with reclining bade and adjustable suspension, hydrostatic power steering, cruise control (HST), an ISO-mounted flat deck and suspended pedals. You’ve seen us everywhere. Now, take a closer look at your Kubota dealer. Serving Northern Virginia for over 50 Years 9 Miles West of Leesburg on Bus. Rt. 7 Purcellville, VA 540-338-7123 Metro Area: 703-478-1977 www.browningequipment.com K'jboro ffjKoWHmoi [jpOyiPMEMT Table of contents • Pull-out map, race calendar.2 • Introduction to this year’s ‘outfit’ theme.4 • Innovative equipment helps a horse in the head.6 • Avoiding the fashion police this fall.9 • Mmmmmmenu for a fall feast.11 • Some tricks for trailers.13 • More tricks for the trunk. .14 • Virginia meets each have special flavor.15 • Check out the new Oak Ridge races.. 18 • A last laugh - a few witticisms about racing ‘luck’.19 2004 Fall Steeplechase Betsy Parker, Editor Pam Symington, Advertising Manager Stacy Taylor, Page design Maria Brown, Cover design Betsy Parker, Cover photos Fauquier TimesDemocrat 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA20186 Phone: (540) 347-4222 Fax: (540) 349-8676 E-mail: bparker@ timespapers.com (limes [Community Newspapers Northern Virginia We Specialize in... Custom Built Bams & Riding Arenas. Also: Run-In Sheds Driveways & Roads (Build Grade, Gravel) Various Stone % , aP» Excavation >Vi n ^ tv. %'*■ itomatio Watered' * Installatw lure Removal, We d^so build*. ‘ V vcfetomddomes Renovations & Remodeling Additions • Decks (703) 327-4545 Fax: (703) 327-2300

Results 2004 Virginia Steeplechase Association standings through the summer Leering owner 1 Kinross Farm — 20; 2 Qorevia Farm — 14; 3. Anne Stem — 13; 4. EMO Stebtes — 10 Leading trainer. 1. Doug Fout — 39; 2. Donald Ycvancvtch — 22; 3. Nei Morris— 20; 4. Jimmy Day — 13. Leading rider. 1. Jeff AAjrphy —16;2.CoteinFlyan— 13; 3 Brooks Durkee — 9; 4. Mchael Cooney — 6. Leading timber horae. 1. Dam Tpalarm, or Anne Stem — 8; 2. Lord Kenneth, otCnross Farm — 5; 2. Suembul. cVEMO Stebtes — 5. Leading hurdle horae. 1. Oobitwa. a Bruce Smart Jr — 5.5; 2. Hidden Key, of’aut Fout — 5; 2. The Greying, athe estate of Emily Hutcheon — 5; 2. Ftacey Dreamer, orEMO Stebtes — 5; 2. FYeferred Guest oHaroldA. Via Jr. — 5. SPECIALIST: Timber leader Dam Tlpalarm is a two-time winner of the Gold Cup’s ‘steeplethon.’ Watch for his return this fall. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Saddle up for autumn Outfitting yourself — and your horses By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer Whether you’re a steeplechase fan or a steeplechase jockey, there’s plenty of planning to undertake when preparing for the upcoming season. A trainer? Pack your water jugs, anti-sweat sheets and polish the bridle leather. A tailgater? Call the local farmer’s market and see if the tomato explosion is still on. Outfitting yourself for Virginia’s fall steeplechase season is the theme of this year’s special supplement to the Times Community Newspapers. Ingredients that outfit each segment making up the circuit are not hard to find, but those little reminders and insider secrets can turn an afternoon bust (when you forget the picnic blanket) into a rousing success (when you remember to bring extra cups and plates, just in case.) Read on: Inside you’ll find a host of useful tools to prepare for the season and stories about steeplechasing in Virginia. Features include a story about helping a racehorse “keep his head,” how to choose the right outfit for yourself for race day, according to both weather and venue, and snips about the history of racing silks. Also, the new Steeplechase See INTRO, Page 5 $ >_ v: Farmers of Central Virginia “Quality • Service • Selection” > V-1 ’ 4 ' V ■•'. . «C, ■■ . .. '• ; - . .-5 " Y 'H1 - ."*£ i , v . ■ \ - ^4 & ' - «• v ?* <*': -vv;--: -,’-A-y ■ ■ ■ - •'* , ■ ** ' - •■■ • -■: • * - • ;■ r f Feed • Fertilizer • Crop Protectants • Seed • Farm Supplies • Nursery Clothing • Pet Supplies • Lawn & Garden • Power Equipment • Fencing ' * iix i * IMadison | business Route 29

Intro From Page 4 history of racing silks is included. Also, the new Steeplechase at Oak Ridge gets full play as Virginia’s newest race meet. The Oct. 24 meet is planned at a historic estate just south of Charlottesville. Estate history and race card details are inside. Check Page 2 for a pullout map of Virginia’s race meets and a keeper calendar with details such as post time and contact telephone numbers. The special TCN supplement wouldn’t be complete without a few words of wisdom; see Page 19 for some amusing truisms about horses and horse racing. More details on any Virginia steeplechase races can be found online at www.morvenpark.org/ceo, or Virginia’s fall steeplechase circuit tops the nation in terms of racehorse population and crowd support. call the Central Entry office at (703) 777-2575. The National Steeplechase Association calendar can be found online at www.nationalsteeplechase.com or by calling (410) 392-0700. And of course, follow the action weekly with awardwinning coverage and photos in the Fauquier TimesDemocrat newspaper or log onto www.fauquier.com; click “sports” then “horse sports.” CROWDED FIELDS, CROWDED CROWDS: Support on the Virginia fall ’chase circuit extends from attendance totals to the entry box. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Did you know? After their careers end, steeplechase horses often find their way into the hunt field, show ring or other sports. Hall of Fame hurdler Flatterer competed as an upper-level dressage horse following his racing days. •V- ’ ** " i " • > -» * K ' - ' ? V ' f; ' » "* ! • • ^ ... ; ■ ■••;'■ . • . - Choose a Stunning and Secure . Morton Equestrian Facility... ~4 ■ ' >■ . * Ask to see one of Morton's local barns or arenas. *»■ ■w&8 540-825-3633 vww mortonbuildings.com Mr*v ;.8I #rr .a MORTON BUILDINGS

Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker DECKED OUT: Though not as common on steeplechasers as flat horses, Bill Lickle’s Trebizond sports blinkers to focus his attention on his hurdling task atGlenwood. Heads up ... Blinkers, shadow roll among equipment to help point ’chasers to winner’s circle Equipping your horse for the fall steeplechase season By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer Control the head and the rest of the body will follow. Elite athletes spend a lifetime perfecting this; it applies as much to steeplechasing. The simple horse racing principle pertains not only to steering and stopping but, often more important, to the horse’s mental state. Most pieces of equipment encircling the head of a ‘chaser ease anxiety or help control equine locomotion while barreling around a wide-open racecourse. Most of the equipment used by steeplechase horsemen is also used on the flat track. Besides the bridle — within which a trainer has legion alternatives — blinkers are one of the most common choices for control. Nearly 3/5ths of horses on the flat race with blinkers, according to Hank Zeitlin of Equibase, the industry records keeper. “We took a look at racing across the nation on Sunday, Aug. 29, and 54 percent (1,224 of 2,262) of the starters in Thoroughbred races in North America had blinkers on,” Zeitlin said. “If I were guessing, I would have guessed a little lower, but the numbers prove that more than half race with blinkers.” “Most of the horses on the flat wear blinkers because the racing is See EQUIPMENT, Page 7 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker GO FIGURE: Cold Claim seems subdued in his figure-eight noseband at Strawberry Hill; the equipment keeps a horse's mouth closed for control and performance. 540-349-7220 410 Rose Dale Court - Suite 110 Warrenton. VA 20186 olddominion(u verizon.net er y Leagues A Associations Law Enforcement Firefighters Corporate Accts. Realtors Small-Large Companies Military l Schools J SmfinoicL&ut TVi-County Feeds, Inc. He deliver to Northern VA, & Montgomery, MD OQO(0HCMT0UITI0« TO OUT) 2004 ouiiipk mmm tum O Timothy .Orchard Grass, 2nd & 3fd Cut Alfalfa - in stock O Full Line of McCauley Feeds O Full Line of Pennifield Feeds \J Full Line of Purina Horse Feeds & Specialty Companion Feeds O Stall Mats, 25 or more $34.95 each, less than 25, $37.75 O Horse & Stable Supplies • Straw • Bagged Shavings 'Piree delivery available CaB for details ^ Showroom Hours 7-5 M-F • 7-12 Sat Located in Marshall, Virginia rK' , , ■ 540-364-1891 or 8884123-3337 • II iTimafl mi ■■■■ —.. i ii «■■■ ■■ Win Mi fog 1946 < SMITH & SONS EQUIPMENT 540-MM991 • It 29. One MM South of WarrantM 549-3644200 • 8343 Mtost Mata Strati • Marshall "Low Rate Financing Available. Based upon credit approval. Required minimum down payment of 10to plus salestax (where applicable). Monthly payments required. **Quatfying models indudetAl MF 1100 Series, Mf 1400 Series and MF 1665 compact Tractors; Front cut Mowers; A* implements arid attachments purchased with a qualifying Compact Tractor. MASSEY FERGUSOI

Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker TWINS? Middleburg Spring winner Rate Base, No. 8, and runner-up Northern Run both have ‘equipment on’ in the form of figure-eight nosebands, increasingly common on ’chasers. Equipment From Page 6 in such close quarters. They really keep a horse focused,” said Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association director and amateur jockey Re mi Bellocq. “You want the horse thinking about what he’s doing, not about what’s going on outside the rail.” Sharpening a horse makes all the difference when racing six furlongs or a mile and 70 yards, but steeplechase horses running two and three and four miles, on the other hand, often need “settling” rather than sharpening. Though plenty of jumpers do wear blinkers, far less jump trainer use them than on the flat. Industry estimates put steeplechase blinker useage at less than 10 percent. “I don’t put blinkers on a horse so much to keen them up’ as to help them focus,” said trainer Doug Fout of THe Plains. Tve found it helps a horse focus on the fence in front of him instead of worrying about what else is going on in the infield or behind him. “I do like to give a horse four or five starts without blinkers before I put them on,” Fout added. “Especially if he’s been hotted up with blinkers on the flat. I don’t want him to think that’s what I want. I just want a horse settled and focused on his job.” Fout reached for the blinkers for his Imperial Gold, a veteran stakes winner who’s form had tailed off somewhat. With blinkers on — for the first time — Imperial Gold won a $50,000 hurdle in late August at Invest Iri The Future The International Hunter Futurity A show program for yearlings, two year olds, three year olds & four year olds. The International Hunter Futurity has awarded over $2,650,000 Breed to an International Hunter Futurity nominated stallion. For a complete list of over 100 nominated stallions or for further information: The International Hunter Futurity P.O. Box 13244 • Lexington, KY 40583 800-852-1162 • Fax: 859-879-3608 INTHFl@alltel.net • Web Site: www.INTHF.org Kathy Gilbertson, Executive Director 66 I don’t put blinkers on a horse so much to ‘keen them up’ as to help them focus. Trainer Doug Fout Saratoga. Known as something of a rank front runner, Imperial Gold visibly relaxed with the addition of blinkers, rating off the pace and picking off the leaders through the stretch for a rich payday. “Blinkers do a multitude of things to a horse,” said trainer Mike Pearson of Hume. “No two horses accept them in the same way. You might put them on a horse who’s mind wants to wander from his task, but you also put them on another horse to sharpen them up. You never know what they might produce.” Blinkers come in a variety of “sizes” — from 1/4 cup, to half cup to full cup (which covers the eye in entirety, used in the case of an eye injury). Blinder cups can have slits cut in them to allow the horse a tiny view of horses that may be gaining on them from behind. Along with blinkers, many trainers thieve a trick from the show hunter-open jumper world See EQUIPMENT, Page 8 THEROS EQUIPMENT $176* A Month 4 WD, Live PTO 9x3 Gear Trans. Shown w/Optional Mower Accessories Avail: Front End Buckets, Mowers, Blades, Canopies, Etc... Ideal For All Properties Call Dean or Everett atTheros Equipment 540-347-3291 or 540-270-4371 4597 Lee Hwy (4 Miles North of Warrenton on Rt 29) New Baltimore • www.therosequipment.com '$11,934 with $1,100 down and 72 monthly payments ol $176 at 4 99% apt ^ Subtea to credit approval |£W HOLLA!©

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Tweed, rubber among staples ’Chasing fashion faux pas easy to avoid, if you know what to wear Equipping yourself fox the fall steeplechase season By Julie Reardon Times Newspapers Special Writer Like your momma said, you weren’t bom in a bam, so you know what to wear when the invitation specifies a particular style of dress. But what, exactly, would she consider “proper” dress when the event is held outside, in a 100-acre field, in all manner of weather? Ask your mbm: You’ve gotten your International Gold Cup invitation for Oct. 16 in The Plains, and it reads: “In keeping with tradition, proper afternoon dress is expected.” What, pray tell, does the race committee mean by ‘proper attire’ expected? Read on and find out. Uh, Mommy, what should I wear? “Proper” dress, so easy to figure out for most situations, can be a tough one for a steeplechase race. In large part, the weather will dictate your choices — in other words, silk better stay in the closet if rain is in the forecast. And rest assured, even though “proper attire” has been requested, that term can be loosely interpreted when it applies to the 40,000 attendees at the area’s premiere fall event} The layered look lends itself well to tailgating attire, since layers can be added or subtracted depending on the thermometer. A cotton T-shirt with 3/4-inch sleeves could go on first, with a cashmere turtleneck and maybe a blue blazer on top. Add a horse-themed scarf and a Barbour coat on the outer layer. Remove at will. The fall steeplechase season is just another series of horse races to some, but for most it’s a chain of “see and be seen” events in the Washington Metro area. Think giant lawn party with horses in the background. Meaning, you want to present yourself appropriately because you will be checked out, much as you’ll be peering around to see what others are wearing, and how you stack up. Do your rubber boots match your hat? May not seem important as you dash out the door, but take a little time to put together a pulled-together look. Early fall races, like their late winter-early spring counterparts, lend themselves better to a more relaxed See FASHION, Page 10 1 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker INCOGNITO: Richard Valentine and Jackie Ohrstrom are fashionable in their shades, plus, Valentine sports the stylish layered look with turtleneck and sport shirt. Armlield, Miller, and Ripley, Inc. Real Estate Exclusive Member of Estates Club Exclusive Affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty 204 East Washington Street Mkldleburg, VA 22117 540-687-6305 Greyledge Charming board and batton cottage on 1.5 wooded acres located atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, just west of Leesburg. Perfect weekend getaway or year round home. Pine paneled interior with stone fireplace in living room. Beautifully landscaped in a mature setting of large shade trees with extensive gardens, stone walls and walkways. Detached 1 car garage. Enjoy nature and privacy, yet still close with easy access via Rt. 7 and the Dulles Greenway. CL4955291 $475,000 Poor House 12 Acres Brick colonial home dating from 1814. Beautifully restored and currently operated as a successful Bed & Breakfast. Main house had 4 bedroom, 4.4 BA, 5 fireplaces. Guest house is a full apartment, extra large fireplace. Lovely pond, old bam with slate roof and several charming outbuildings;. L04698282 $1,100,000 Visit Our Website for a Virtual Tour .— Stonegate Moor Lovely stone residence, circa 1935, is magnificently situated on 20 landscaped and manageable acres atop the Catoctin Ridge with lovely eastern views. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, carriage house (w 1-br apt) pool, tennis court, converted stone bam now a 1-bedroom guest house w/kitchen & great room. Great commuters location. L04889759 $2,195,000 3.2Xras IOxST srKSfiSI* yff /YPictBridge ■ Ultra-compact 3.2 Megapixel digital camera with super long tOx Optical 3 2\ Digital / 32* Combined Zoom Lens and exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. ■ DV-qualrty VGA continuous movie recording, with an option ot zooming during the movie ■ Exclusive Canon DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and taster processing speed. ■ Van-Angle LCD monitor with enhanced resolution for clearer image preview and review ■ Wide range ot system accessories including supplementary lenses and underwater housing. ■ Includes Canon U S A., Inc. 1-year Limited Warranty/Registration Card Warranty Manage tor mspecnyn M Mitnonzee Canon Heaters Canon F&werShot Si IS DIGITAL CAMERAJj McCLANAHAN CAMERA 1 hour film processing • Photographic Equipment & Supplies ENLARGEMENTS - DIGITAL PHOTO RESTORATION 106 Lee Hwy Warrenton • S40-347-2533 • Mon -Fri 9am - 6pm • Sat 9am - 5pm WE PRINT FROM DIGITAL

Fashion From Page 9 dress code. At all races — in fact nearly any horse event — comfortable and durable footwear is of primary importance. You will likely be walking across a cow pasture to get from your parking spot to the paddock, so waterproof is key if it rained recently. After that, for the smaller early season fall races, nearly anything goes as long as you are not in poor taste. Think comfortable and casual elegance. A smart tweed blazer, tidy jeans (blue or otherwise), maybe a scarf (for women) or a knotted ascot (for men) with polished paddock boots is just about right. Add a ball cap or, if you’re feeling frisky, a felt fedora or maybe a boater on top. Abit dressy As the season progresses to richer, National Steeplechase Association-sanctioned races, the temperature drops and the dress gets a little fancier. “Most of the people tend to dress up a little,” says Gold Cup executive director Diane Jones. “The men wear coats and ties, and the women wear nice slacks or skirts and tops.” She says that inappropriately dressed guests have been asked to leave. “It’s an upscale event,” she said, adding that dressing up “makes people act nicer too. They don’t act like a bunch of rogues.” For herself, Jones doesn’t necessarily spring for a new outfit, but she accessorizes. “I like to get new pieces and parts,” she said. Although she likes a festive appearance, she has to be dressed and ready at the course at 7:30 a.m. and doesn’t leave “til 9 p.m. “Whatever you wear has to not show dirt and not wrinkle,” Jones advises. She, of course, likes to wear a hat: “That way, I don’t have to worry about my hair.” Remember, this isn’t the Nascar circuit — unless you’re a working groom, very few people show up in jeans. Even grooms tend to fancy up a little as the stakes get bigger and the season progresses. Pressed khakis, a button-down shirt and a tie look good on horsemen or fans. And for goodness sakes, leave the high heels at home. If sensibility doesn’t stop you from wearing 4-inch spikes, trust that those girls who look so cute in their low-cut sundresses and high-heeled shoes are not only uncomfortable, they are no doubt being quietly mocked behind their backs as they flounder from paddock to railside. Steeplechasing and loafers go well together, or go with oxfords or flats. Tbo, rubber shoes and boots come in a rainbow of colors, so toss a pair in the trunk just in case. And of course it is always considered appropriate to wear equestrian-themed outfits to the races even if you aren’t a member of the horsey set. Those darling horseshoe earrings go nicely with the Hermes polo scarf, and paddock boots are always in the right, but please, please don’t make the glaring error of affecting the equestrian look by wearing riding clothes if you aren't a rider. Fake jodhpurs look a bit out of place at a race meet, unless, of course, you are a jockey. Plan your spifly attire carefully, but do allow for emergencies. A cool morning may give way to a balmy afternoon, or a sunny midday might spark evening showers. Pack a few extras in your trunk just in case. Promise to remember, though: Even if the fall afternoon brings warm sunshine to tempt a final bit of sunbathing, do leave a little to the imagination. Trust Mom. She was right on this one. HATS ON FOR FASHION: Style toppers can run the range from almost, but not quite, over-the-top, as above to utilitarian, at left. Gill Johnston also displays the favored layered look so important to race-day attire. Even as the afternoons warms up, Johnston will still look stylish in her scoop-neck T when she sheds the wool overshirt. Times Newspapers Staff Photos/ Betsy Parker Finding the Right Country Property Just Got A Little Easier Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of their new Rappahannock County office at 322 Main Street Washington, Virginia 22747 Please stop by to discuss your property needs in Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper or Madison Counties, or contact Alan Zuschlag at (540) 675-1488 or alan@farms-estates.com www.armfieldmillerripley.com Specializing in Hunt Country Properties '.U" ,,, ism Estates gJipiWi'il.l Farms Sotheby’s International Realty Land Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Help Preserve Hunt Territory ♦ Place Your Property in Conservation Easement Today

Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Alexis C. Green Mmmmmmm...The lemon pound cake with mascerated berries is a terrific way of tapping Virginia’s food bounty at the end of the summer. The dessert transports well for a tailgate party. Did you do? A typical weekly training routine involves four or five days of steady gallops of about two miles, with one workout at speed and, usually, one day off. Because of the distances involved in steeplechasing—two to four miles—steeplechase horses must learn to relax, therefore they are trained with “slow and steady” in mind so they conserve energy and save speed. Menu runs gamut from simply spicy to sweetly sinful Tailgate picnic should be planned for portability By Rebecca Kinsella Times Newspapers Special Writer As summer fades to fall, and autumn is just a sweatshirt away, everybody’s priority should shift to embracing Outdoor living before cold weather sets in. Here in temperate Northern Virginia, we are lucky to have plenty of warm, sunny afternoons to spend with friends and family, in the backyard or on the deck, gathered around a grill for the final outdoor meals of the year. One of the best opportunities for spending a fall afternoon outside with friends is to grab a cooler and head to any of Virginia’s nine days of racing. Here is a menu specially designed for a Virginia al fresco picnic. Most of the ingredients can be locally purchased (or home-grown), and every item can be pre-cooked and served at room temp. This is one menu that won’t trap you in the kitchen for days before the races, even if you’re cooking for a crowd. Ease and portability are key to a successful tailgate party. Think fresh, fresh, fresh, and local if you can. See MENU, Page 12 Equipping your tailgate for the fall steeplechase season Fall Steeplechase tailgate party I Variety of :hecses with local apples Virginia wine of your choice Mozzarella and tomato salad with basil Buttermilk fried chicken Oven roasted Red-bliss potato / (w • Lemon pound cake with masceratcd berries Br : Bring paper plates, napkins, forks, cutting board and knife for cheeses, plastic wine tumblers. Serves four YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST OF CARE Trees are valuable assets. Don't entrust their future to less than caring professionals. Bartlett leads the way in tree care with trained arborists, research facilities, nationwide experience and specialized equipment.For a professional evaluation of your tree care needs, call today. There is no obligation. All Phases of Tree Care: Residential and Commercial BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Scientific Tree Care Since 1907 ^ V P.O. Box 398, Marshall, VA (540) 364-2401 Backed by the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Experimental Grounds, Charlotte, North Carolina ® 1991 Bartlett Tree Experts ,

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Oak Ridge estate to host ’chasers By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer The Steeplechase at Oak Ridge joins Virginia’s fall circuit - for its Oct. 24 kickoff. Race director Mike Pearson said that the 2004 meet is sanctioned by the Virginia Steeplechase Association, but that the committee has already contacted National Steeplechase Association officials for NSA sanctioning next year. “It fills a hole on the Virginia circuitsaid Pearson. “And you’ve got to see the course and layout — it just screamed for a jump meet.” He explained that the track was a training center built by former __ owner Thomas Fortune Ryan; the track was used for a brief parimutuel Standardbred meet three years ago. “The track is set in a natural bowl,” he added. “Viewing is going to be great, and the course is wide and the turf is great. It is going to be a first-rate course.” Jockey Calvin McCormack was among a dozen profession als who attended the first official course walk last month. “It is a grand track,” said the native of Ireland. “Sure, it’ll look different the first day we gallop on the track than just walking it, but it looks to have good, sweeping turns and a nice long run-in.” Estate history Though Oak Ridge’s steeplechase history is still in the future, the 250-year-old estate features prominently in Virginia history. Oak Ridge was part of a 1730 land grant to Bristol merchants John Harmer and Walter King. The property was confiscated in the American Revolution with some holdings acquired by Col. William Cabell. Robert Rives, Cabell’s sonin-law, obtained the tract in 1793. The house was built in 1802, nine rooms, Federal-style. Rives was a prosperous international merchant who farmed tobacco and wheat with as many as 200 slaves. 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Miles was a former U.S. and then Confederate congressman from Charleston, S.C. As chairman of the Confederate House of Representatives Military Affairs Committee, he was a key figure in the Southern war effort. He also designed the “Stars and Bars” Confederate battle flag. Miles left the estate in 1880 to become the wealthiest sugar planter of Louisiana. Oak Ridge was acquired in 1901 by Thomas Fortune Ryan. Ryan was a Nelson County native who became a successful Wall Street financier, with a net worth of more than $130 million. His business interests included the Manhattan transit system, the American Tbbacco Company, banking, the Equitable Life Assurance, the Thompson submachine gun, railroads, Mexican rubber plantations and diamond mines in the Belgian Congo. He was also prominent as an international art collector, focusing especially on Renaissance and contemporary masterpieces. Ryan was an early patron of French sculptor Rodin. Ryan enlarged the Rives house into a 50-room Colonial Revival mansion on four floors. He used the property both as a rural retreat and as a model farm, employing as many as 300. Saddlebreds and Thoroughbreds were bred and trained on the estate. The restoration of Ryan’s 1909 racetrack includes, naturally, the steeplechase course. Around the farm were 25 tenant houses, a massive reservoir-water system, a power plant, a private railroad station, a commissary, chapel, telephone company, two schools and even a movie theater. Many of these structures survive. Ryan also devoted considerable attention to gardens and the landscape, with the creation of a formal Italian garden, rose garden, Virginia’s only Crystal Palace-style greenhouse, bog garden, golf course, game preserve and hunter trial course. Following Ryan’s death in 1928, the family continued to own Oak Ridge for another 60 years. With each successive heir, the property began to deteriorate. In 1989 the property was purchased by John C. Holland of Suffolk, Virginia, a salvage yard operator. The estate is now owned by his children. Since 1990, Oak Ridge has undergone extensive restoration. Oct. 24 meet Post time for the first race at the Oct. 24 meet is 12:30 p.m. A card of flat and hurdle races is featured, but Pearson said that a timber course may be put in soon. Oak Ridge is located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Call Pearson for meet details: (540) 364-1962. RAIMBOW PLAY SYSTEMS, IMC* r Within delivery area 'Exclues Fiesta. Options excluded m discount ' ^ ^ .. (DtHf.'TOtuuL (RuUdjCALy What’s in Your Backyard? 1350 East Market St Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-9670 14500 E.Lea Road ntilly, Virginia 20151 703-502-1864

One last thing • • • There are fools, damn fools, and those who remount in a steeplechase. — John Oaksey in The Guardian, 1971 * * * Some horses are so polite that when they come to a fence, they stop and let you go over first. —Anonymous * * * It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must also know how to fall. — Anonymous * * * No one notices how you ride ‘til you fall off. — Cooky McClung in "The Rules of the Day,” 1983 * * * Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow. —Anonymous * * * Riding: the art of keeping the horse between you and the ground. — Quoted in the London Times, 1907 * * * A horse’s misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people watching you. — Cooky McClung in “The Rules of the Day,” 1983 * * * You really never learn how to swear until you learn how to ride. — Cooky McClung in “The Rules of the Day,” 1983 Did you know? Most horses take naturally to jumping. StiH, the value of an expert trainer in the development of a steeplechaser cannot be underestimated. A trainer conditions the horse to build up endurance by / gradually increasing the distance of his gallops. He or she begins schooling the horse to go over obstacles, often starting with little logs found in the countryside. When the horse has mastered small logs and low fences, the trainer schools him over small brush hurdles that resemble t regulation steeplechase fences. These are taken at different paces to improve the mix of speed and jumping ability. >. > c • Cauffht on film limes newspapers oian rnuius^Dei^y rairver Middleburg’s George Wiltshire comes a cropper at Morven Park when his horse takes a second look at the timber fence. Eventual race winner Mo Trail, right, was unbothered by the tumble and went on to win the amateur fox hunters' race. Wiltshire was uninjured, as was his horse. Point-toPoint Races Thornton Hill Hounds Entertainment Tents Available! Reserved Parking Availablel Saturday, September 18, 2004 Timber, Hurdle, Flat Races fie Hound Race I First Race 12:30 pm - Qates Open 10:30 am Thornton Hill Racecourse Rt. 522, 2 miles south of Spenyville, VA For information visit www.thomtonhillraces.cpm ij'-i For reserved parking call 540-987-9366

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