Rappahannock News, December 9, 2004

□ J *> Q co o z c 2^ rn *n 5QO H C fj to 1-1 *-• 0j~4O *J M 2C1 '£ I U O O o u to 126th Year... No. 50 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents ^ Another easement recorded A conservation easement recorded on Nov. 29 brings total such protection of Rappahannock County landscape to 17,419 acres or 12.8 percent of all private land. Granted by David and Jennifer Aldrich, the easement protects 112 acres on Butler Mountain north of Slate Mills. The easement effectively merges two Tax Map parcels into a single parcel that cannot be divided. The Aldrich easement is now the southernmost in Rappahannock. Deer, deer everywhere Four collisions last week By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer A quiet drive through the county at dawn and dusk can be more like driving through a maze. A deer maze. This past week, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department reported four collisions as a result of drivers hitting deer., With 62 percent of the land in Rappahannock County being forest, this is a haven for wildlife. However, when wildlife and motor vehicles travel the same routes, the result is too often collisions. “We have had over 100 deer hit by vehicles this year already, mostly on Route 2.11,” said Jim Williams, VDOT maintenance supervisor located in Washington. Williams said that exact statistics are not generally kept by VDOT, but it appears that numbers are lower than last year. According to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, fall is breeding season for deer, thus deer are more active as they search for mates. Of the deer involved vehicle collisions, one-half to two-thirds occur during the months of October, November and December. The VDGIF does recommend that when driving at dusk and dawn, motorists should slow down and be more attentive. When you see one deer, there are most likely more following it. Also, deer instinctively cross paths at the same place, therefore heed the warning signs that the Virginia Department of Transportation has posted. Williams said that he has often seen a deer lying on one side of Route 211 and also at the same See DEER, Page A6 Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, Dec. 9 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. S$e agenda on page A5. • On Tuesday, Dec. 14 there will be a School Board meeting at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Closed session is at 7 p.m. and open session is at 7:30 p.m. • On Wednesday, Dec. 15 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) The bridges of Rappahannock County Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath FLETCHERS MILL: The bridge on Fletchers Mill Road near Sperryville is in dire need of repair. VDOT recently limited the maximum ton rating to three tons, making it impossible for fire and rescue vehicles to cross in emergencies. ‘Bridges within the county are being replaced, but they are decaying faster than we can replace them.’ Garrett Moore VDOT engineer By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News StafTWriter A new sign posted by the Virginia Department of Transportation on Hunters Road on Route 621. has sparked concern over its safety throughout the county, especially with the Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association. The sign advises a six-ton weight limit going over the Rush River bridge heading toward Grand View Road where approximately 44 families live. “I noticed the signs and immediately called the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) because our fire equipment weighs in excess of 18 tons,” said Ann Spieker, Head of Chiefs for Rappahannock Fire and Rescue. Spieker expressed her concern to VDOT, especially with winter quickly coming and with it the possibility of snow and ice causing the delay to be even longer. The Board of Supervisors has slated funds to be See BRIDGES, Page A6 Supervisors accept contract on Aileen factory By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors welcomed M.T. Puskar Construction Company, Inc. to the county after a unanimous vote Monday to accept a contract to purchase the former Aileen factory property in Flint Hill for $650,000. The company’s three principle owners Michael Puskar, Chris Stanton and Mark Primeau were present at the supervisors’ meeting where Primeau said they had all fall en in love with the area and wanted to relocate their Alexandria business to Rappahannock County. “We have lots of ideas and don’t know exactly what we are going to do, but first we are going to move our headquarters here,” said Primeau. The company is planning to talk with the schools ih the area to use the site as a vocational-technical facility and is looking forward to bringing jobs into the area by providing a warehouse for building supplies. While there was no opposition from the 20 members in the audience, county resident Joy Sloane did question if the property could be subdivided. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, 18 acres of the property are zoned agricultural and the remaining 14 acres are zoned commercial general. “General commercial zoning does allow one acre lots, but due to parking ordinances, this would be virtually impossible (to subdivide),” said McCarthy. With the property lying in his district, supervisor Bryant Lee added that he has been talking with people in the Hampton district and has found no opposition to M.T Puskar Construction purchasing the factory. Therefore, Bryant made the motion to accept the contract from Puskar. The motion was seconded by supervisor Roger Welch. Vice-chairman Robert Anderson See AILEEN, Page A6 Helping those less fortunate at Christmastime ‘Rappahannock rises to the occasion’ By Rith Purnell Special to the Rappahannock News Each year Rappahannock County seems to come together more to help those residents less fortunate. “Everyone is usually very generous this time of year. Rappahannock County really rises to the occasion and I know the people thank them for that,” says Marie Davis, office manager of the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services. Pastor Jon Heddleston of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville noted that its annual holiday collections have been increasing. Ten years ago collections only added up to about $150, but in recent years they have seen an increase in offerings and collected as much as $500. As it does every year the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is doing several things to help those in need. It is supplying gift baskets of food through Food Lion and also sending people to Wal-Mart with gift certificates designated for particular items such as food and clothing. “Adopt a Family” is another program that has proven to be very successful over the years. Families in need are required to fill out an application and then Social Services puts them up for adoption. Those who choose to adopt a family will not be able to learn the identity of the family unless the family has given permission for their identity to be revealed. What those wanting to adopt will know is the composition of the family. In other words they will know how many family members there are and their different ages and sizes. “Some people bring a lot of supplies and others bring an inadequate amount,” says Davis. On average there are about 25-50 families in need each year in Rappahannock County. With the extra money it has left over, Social Services will often give a small stipend to foster parents so that they can buy their children Christmas gifts. If anyone is interested in donating, all non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Social Services Office in Washington. People can wrap gifts and fill in a description of the intended recipient. For instance they could write that the gift is an article of clothing for a girl around the age of five or six. -This way Social Services can best determine to whom the gift may go. “Invariably someone will come in on the day before Christmas wanting help. We try to help as many people as we can, but there is a point where we Photo by Hazel Znn Da> FOOD DRIVE: The Brownies of Troop 143 with boxes decorated for an Amissville food drive for needy families, will take time on Saturday to seek donations outside the Amissville Post Office. The girls are from Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. They will sort the collected food on Dec. 21 for delivery around both counties the next day. have to close the doors,” says Davis. Tb make sure that people do not miss the cut-off point Davis suggests that they try to fill their requirements by Dec. 21. Social Services receives a great deal of help from organizations in See HELPING, Page A2 Big turnout An antique birdcage sold for $350 at Wakefield Country Day School’s third annual auction. See Page B1. ‘Tat a tat tat tat’ Bruce Jones writes about the Pileated Woodpecker in his Birds of Rappahannock column. See Page B1. Abstract artist Jack Frazier of Amissville retired and went into abstract painting. His work is at Packing Shed Gallery. See Page B1. Girls’ basketball RCHS’ Courtney Hutcheson follows through on a free throw against the Warren County Wildcats. See Page A7.

People Birth Announcement It’s a boy! Gregory and Julie Banks of Washington are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Morgan Gregory Banks. Morgan was born on Aug. 20 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins of Washington. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Banks of Leon. , Maternal great-grandparents are Virginia Cloud of Washington and the late John Cloud, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper and the late Nelson Jenkins, and the late Addie Keyser of Washington. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins of Whiteshop and Eliza Banks of Leon and the late Seldon Banks. Gray Ghost takes ‘Best of Show5 for 2003 Adieu Gray Ghost swept the 2004 Wines of the South Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee recently winning medals on every wine entered and taking home the, top prize of “Best of Show” for the 2003 Adieu. The Wines of the South competition is an annual event encompassing entries from along the eastern seaboard and southern United States. This year’s competition saw 324 entries representing seven states and 45 wineries. Gray Ghost’s Adieu advanced through two rounds of judging before being named the top wine entered at this year’s competition held in October. Gray Ghost also took home Silver medals for the 2003 Chardonnay, 2002 Reserve Chardonnay and Victorian Red. Bronze medals were awarded to the 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon and Victorian White. A1 Kellert, co-owner with his wife Cheryl, said, “This is the final competition of the year and to receive Best of Show is an incredible honor and a nice way to finish an incredible year.” Impossible... , : ' ■ ■' ■ ■ , ‘ ' * Lasting peace is hard to find. Uncertainty and difficulty; broken relationships, ruined lives, and dashed drearns-all are convincing^vidence The good news is that there is hope for you. Despite all of the turmoil, you can have a lasting inner peace that is out of this world! • Our prav or is that you will truly experience a very Merry Christtiasby ki&twing the Reason for the Come discover the true meaning of Christmas! Fellowship Assembly of God Sunday morning service time is 11:00 A.M. We are located 1V4 miles east of Sperryville at the intersection of Lee Highway (U.S. Route 211) and Gid Brown Hollow Road. ■Yes! I □ Please enter my new I subscription to: j Rappahannock News | Subscription Rates By ■ Rappahannock...$21.“‘/yeaf"i;^^ 1 Elsewhere in the U.S.s27.°°/year ***er I I Name I Address I City_ State Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. I I | OldAddn. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The Rappahannock Nem (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Laura Swift Miller weds John Eric Meyers The- marriage of Laura Swift Miller and John Eric Meyers took place on Sept. 4 at the Sanderling Inn in Duck, N. C. The ceremony was preformed by .the Rev. Thomas Wilson. The bride, escorted by her father, is the daughter of Lucile Swift Miller and John Clifford Miller III of Charlottesville and Sperryville. She is the granddaughter of Lizora Schoolfield Miller and the late John Clifford Miller Jr. of Richmond and the late Barbara Parker Swift and Clifford Jewett Swift of Columbus, Ga. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Fredrick Meyers of Richmond. He is the grandson of John Wilmington Meyers of Dayton, Ohio, and the late Jane Jessup Meyers and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roland August Zoller of St. Louis, Mo. The bride’s attendants were Kimberly Meyers GalPolice Brief Two men entered the ' Quickie Mart on Route ' 211 Wednesday, Dec. 1 at * 3:30 p.m. and stole two * cases of beer, according to Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz. No arrests were made i as the clerks did not get a 1 license plate number on 1 the vehicle and did not i recognize either man, he 1 said. ( gano of Richmond, Betsy Schnell Livesay of Raleigh, N. C., Heather Mackenzie-Chaplet of Paris, Anne Katherine Meyers of San Francisco, Hannah Bretyce Watkins of Bronxville, N. Y. and Erica Elizabeth Yerkey of Boulder, Colo. Isabel Katharine Galgano, niece of the groom, was a flower girl. Dr. Meyers was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Curtis Ryan Bisaillon, John Clifford Miller IV, Richard Wilson Tidman, all of San Francisco; and Howard Hampton Bargatze, Henry Anderson Shield and Alan Porter Vaughan, all of Richmond. The bride earned an A.B. from Brown University and a B.F.A. in dance and choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. The groom earned a B.A. from the University of Vermont and is pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy at VCU. The couple resides in Richmond. Helping From Page A1 the community that do their own food drives and then deliver the supplies to Social Services so that they can best be given out to those in need. Churches St. Peter’s Catholic Mission is just one of the many churches helping out in the county. Over the years St. Peter’s has erected a Jesse Tree or what is also known as a giving tree. The children of the parish work together to make ornaments for the tree The Custom Sewing Shop Upholstery • Cornices • Slip Covers Curtains • Table Clothes • Antiques Lamp Shades • Cushions • Pillows Specializing in Antiques and Window Treatments it can Be sewed, we can cfo it '!” John or Julia 540.6^2.2989 • 703.501.1767 Public Notice Rappahannock County Farmland Preservation Program Invitation for Applications “A Tool for preserving and enhancing the agricultural industry.” Agriculture is the leading industry in Rappahannock County. A critical mass of farmland is necessary for the continued vitality of the economic engine of production agriculture. Farmland owners interested in preserving their farm and natural character of their property may be eligible to have development rights purchased by the County. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors formally established the Farmland Preservation (FP) Program, a voluntary program that pays landowners to protect the farmland and natural resource assets of their property. The FP Program allows landowners to enter into agreements to sell the development potential of qualifying property to the County while maintaining the right to continue to own and use the property. The purpose of the FP Program will be to protect farmland and retain the agricultural industry’s critical mass; in particular, farm parcels that are economically viable operations. Eligibility Criteria: Applications for the Farmland Preservation Program will be evaluated on a point system, wherein points are awarded on the basis of such attributes as: 1. Natural, cultural and scenic resources; 2. Threat of conversion to developed use; 3. Open space resources; and/or 4. Opportunity of County funds leveraging other funds Price paid will be negotiated between the County and the property owner and will be determined per development right unit based on gross by-right allotment per County Zoning & Subdivision regulations. For an application, please contact the Rappahannock County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747, (540) 675-5330. All FP applications are due by December 30.2004 Laura Swift Miller and John Eric Meyers that have the names of different food items written on them. When people come to Mass they can take an ornament from the tree and purchase the item listed. They then bring the item to the church where it is collected to give to the needy. This year the tree goes up on Dec. 11 and as the tree is picked bare the children will make more and more ornaments to adorn it. Father Robert J. DeMartino said, “Our people have always been very generous and in this great season of giving when God has given us so much I know their generosity will shine again.” Pastor Jon Heddleston of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville shared what they will be doing to help this season. For the past 10 years a candlelight service has been held at 7 p. m. on Christmas Eve and people come to make offerings to those in need. All the money that is collected during this service is immediately sent to families in need; none of the money is kept See HELPING, Page A10 Piedmont District Supervisor and Chairman Charles K. “Pete” Estes voted to keep the Grimsley Road project on the six-year plan at the Nov. 4 Board of Supervisors’ meeting. < COUNTRY STORE > www.VlrqlniaAppcal.com (Storewide Inventory Clearance J/W OFF Retail /O Sperryville Location Only All Sales Final. Hours Mon. - Thurs. 10am -4pm Fri. - Sat. 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Revised Comprehensive Plan in effect for county By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two years of effort has resulted in a revised Comprehensive Plan, compiled fundamentally by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. It went into effect on Dec. 1. County Administrator John McCarthy, at a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Dec. 1, praised the citizens of Rappahannock County who had volunteered time and talent to enhance the appearance of the document, which includes more graphics. McCarthy advised that there are no substantial changes that would effect the BZA in the new Comprehensive Plan and how it functions withih the county. “The biggest change is in the graphics used in the plan. The rich documentation is fivetimes what was in the last document,” said McCarthy. The goal of the Planning Commission was to create an open document by which the public is not intimidated, said McCarthy. Putting the document to task, BZA Chairman Robert Weinberg asked if the proposal for a wastewater sewer line to be installed from the Town of Washington to the Sperryville plant would be in compliance with the new plan. McCarthy quickly said, “No.” According to the plan, the sewer line would not be able to pass through areas that have not been designated for growth potential: Having an available sewage line going through these areas could create a potential for higher density where none was planned. Weinberg was pleased to find that the hard work on the plan is already being useful with recent issues in the county Jennifer Matthews, board member of the BZA, suggested that the plan be submitted to the state as a candidate for the annual Planning Commission Development Award. McCarthy said he would have the application prepared prior to the February deadline for submission. Library receives donation, is installing new computers By Ruth Purnell Special to the Rappahannock News For those in the community who use the Rappahannock County Library, an upgrade is in store. With funds donated by the late Jamie Jamieson and the Friends of the Library group, the library is installing eight new computers. Two of the new computers will be used for persons to access the Internet; two will be used as automated patron catalogues for looking up books; one will be for the circulation desk; and the other three will be for the staff. All the computers will be Macintosh' based because David Shaffer, head librSfian, said, “They are better for virus protection, they are more user friendly and they hold up better with the overall library system.” The current library computers are five to six years old and some of them are on their last legs, he said. The company Sage Bush is currently converting all the library information to the new system. After that is done it is only a matter of installing the new hardware which will be done by BlueRidgeMac. Shaffer hopes that the new computers will be up and running by the middle of this month, but he stresses the word “hope.” The library will probably close for a couple of days during that time for staff training sessions. “It will be a significant upgrade for us and the patrons will find it much easier to use,” he said. Jamie Jamieson of SperryVille, who died Dec. 8, 2003 at the age of 97 made much of this possible. Along with his generous contribution of $10,000 after his death, he gave much to the library while still alive. He helped establish “Friends of the Library” in 1974 and served as its chairman. In a letter to the editor of the Rappahannock News last December Grace Sims wrote, “Friends” is dedicated to helping Rappahannock County Library in all ways and in particular provides financial assistance. The efforts of Jamie and his wife, Mary, helped tremendously in building our ‘new’ library.” The public meeting room of the library is also named in Jamieson’s honor. Shaffer said, “The bequest was very generous and we couldn’t do this without Jamie’s help and the help of the Friends of the Library.” All together the library has received $15,000 in donations— $10,000 from the late Jamie Jamieson and $5,000 from other Friends. iiMrTTfrhii^ Friday, Dec. 10, at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amisewille, If A. 4:00 pm - Selling miscellaneous outside (weather-permitting) 5:30 pm - We’ll move inside to sell the great stuff Thia-our last auction of 2004-promises to be a most spectacular offering! Available Mall be exceptionally fine items from a Manassas estate, as well as from local Rappahannock and Fauquier homes. You may just find that perfect Christmas gift...and you’ll likely find something for yourself, too. Come see! FURNITURE HIGHLIGHTS include a highly-inlaid credenza. Viet, rosewood BR suite (twin beds & 4 matching pcs ); Sheraton-style server; 6-board blanket chest; 2-pc. oak drysmk/cupboard: fine period sofas, Arts/Crafts round oak dining table;cutest early Eur oak desk; Hoosier-style kitchen cupboard; very fine small server w/lots inlay, carvings; AND MUCH MORE QF SIMILAR ILK' ACCOUTREMENTS include a fine marble bust; Baccarat vases; Roseville Donatello jardiniere & oedestal fine Watt ware: oreat sterlinn flatware lo/sm vases etc Sinner Featherweight sewing machine; wonderful old tools, lots fine mirrors; ironware; stoneware; well hand pumps; c1950s kids' books & puzzles; oil lamps; old statuary, exceptional fireplace implements; unusual baskets; clocks; costume jewelry; glassware & porcelain; AND STILL MORE OF THE SAME! Also Yamaha Electone F-55 piano/organ; exceptionally clean contemporary bedroom furniture,.. AND MORE!!! Watch the website for additions, photos, etc. TERMS: Cash, good check, MasterCard, VISA (cc w/fee) Bill Payne Auctions, inc. RO. Box 178, Amissville, VA 2D106 (540) 937-4142 emaif: payne729@earthlink.net website: www.bpauction8.com - Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House Become Part of a Great Tradition! • Small Classes • Safe. Secure Environment • Age Appropriate Academics • Sports • Fine Arts • Transportation Available • French and Spanish • Extended Day Care Come See How We Do It! Thursday, January 13, 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Snow date Friday, January 14 HIGHLAND SCHOOL Founded in!928, Fauquier County’s Oldest Independent School Visit us on the web at www.highlandschool.org or call 540.347.1221 ext. 1072 to meet with the Admissions Director Located in Warren ton, V irginia • PK 12 Coed College Preparatory Day School “Highland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, employment, or admissions policies, and its;scholarship, athletic, and other school administered programs7 Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools C )ur family would Iik<* to extend our heartfelt thanks to each anti everv< >ne who toeched our lives in a very special way during our father s illness and death. May GcxJ?richly reward you torvour “kindness. Thanks tor the beautiful cards, flowers. KhkI anti above all else thank vou for your prayers Please continue to remember us in prayer during the. holiday season. A sp>ecial thank you to Hospice, of the Rapidan. the nurses on the Tom Frost Wirgat Fauquier Hospital. Dr. Jerrv Martin. PaStOr Joel Cress. Pastor Ion Heddleston and all Dad’s beautiful grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren. May God Bless You Ahva vs. The family of Virgil Atkins Jean, Jimmy, Billy and Betty Lou Rappahannock News Photo Ruth Purnell UPGRADE: David Shaffer stands next to one of the old computers at the Rappahannock County Library. New computers will be installed later this month, two of which will provide Internet access to patrons. Call for Nominees: Disability Friendly Businesses The Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board is seeking nominations for Disability Friendly Businesses in Rappahannock County. Successful nominees will be recognized by the Disability Services Board (serving Rappahannock, Madison and Orange Counties) and will receive an award for display at their place of business. To be eligible, a business must have demonstrated positive business practices in hiring, accommodating or serving persons with disabilities. Nominees will be considered on accessibility, customer friendliness and employment friendliness. To nominate a local business,'call John W. McCarthy. County Administrator, at 540-675-5330, or write to P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 or electronic mail to jwm@shentel.net. There are no fees or charges to apply. Local news that clicks. 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Editorial & Opinion -Rappatjannocfe JJetos—— 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 Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington. Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@fimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations } www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004 Our View It’s a jungle In less than a week, a local reader who does a small amount of business on the Internet received two e-mail requests for personal financial information. The first claimed to be from SunTrust Banks, Inc. notifying him that due to “unusual activity” identified with his credit card account, the “Account Review Team” had limited access until the issue had been resolved. The recipient was ordered to log on to a vaguelyidentified Internet site, and enter critical account information. A second request followed a few days later from a company calling itself “Service at Washington Mutual Care,” thanking the recipient for submitting his change of address for his “ATM/Visa Check Card and PIN.” Fie was further advised that if he had not made this request (and of course, he hadn’t), an “unauthorized person” may have made the change, and once again, he was ordered to go on-line and sign On, using the sensitive information connected with a account. Already suspicious, the recipient did not answer either inquiry. He knew that he had no account with SunTrust, which at/least he heard of, or the Washington Mutual entity, which he had not. What had happened—and it happens thousands if not million times a day— was that a broad-based email had been sent out by Internet criminals engaged in “phishing.” This fairly-new enterprise is just a numbers’ game: send out a massive number of e-mails, and if just a fraction of a percent of the recipients fall for it, criminals have managed to steal sensitive information that will allow them to invade bank and credit card accounts, place orders for merchandise, or even steal a person’s identity. Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore, who has also led the effort to fight Internet “spam,” recently met with credit card company representatives and law enforcement to come up with ways to combat “phishing” and prevent the subsequent losses suffered by consumers. While developing investigative processes and coming up with harsher penalties are being worked on, it will still be up to the consumer to exercise caution and not fall victim to these criminals. Such protections include: • Having the latest anti-virus, spyware and securi ty updates on our computers; • Create passwords that are easy to remember but difficult for outsiders to guess. Don’t use obvious pass words like birthdays or Social Security numbers, and change them often. • Deal only with companies that post valid privacy policies before they ask for credit card or other personal information. • If we feel that we have been “scammed,” we should contact our financial institutions and local lav enforcement authority. Those who are concerned that they may have become a victim of identity theft, file i complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by calling (800) 877-382-4357. In the beginning, the Internet promised so much. It still can, but it has become a real jungle out there. Be careful. 5iCK WlMWIfc -WWAt Mindim<5 , 1W/’ Letters ‘An apology, simple and sincere, would mean a lot’ It pains me to write you on this sad occasion, and I would ask you, please, to try to understand me when I tell you that the moment I first saw the article in the Nov. 25 edition of the Rappahannock News, concerning a local chef's cooking class, was a difficult one for me. The sight of a man appearing to make light of what I as a priest and what all faithful Catholics revere as sacred mysteries both stunned and surprised me. Anyone here at St. Peter Mission can tell you that I have a strong sense of humor. But as a young man I was taught never to use that humor at the expense of someone else. I thought that I could count on you and your staff to protect the faithful of St. Peter from ever having to endure the kind of injury that we felt after reading the Rappahannock News on Thanksgiving Day. I was wrong once, but I hope that I cam count on your goodwill and editorial prudence from now on. Had your story omitted the several references by Mr. O’Connell to himself as “pope” or his book as “bible,” and had you sufficient prudence to realize that Catholic readers of your paper might have found the photograph of Mr. O’Connell’s demonstration out of bounds at best and profane at worst, than the article could have provided the kind of light reading that all of us in Rappahannock County might , have enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day. Perhaps naively, I choose to believe that neither Mr. O’Connell’s demonstration nor your story intended to offend Catholics or disparage truths we hold sacred, and I wash you and your staff a holy Advent season and a truly merry Christmas. Still, an apology, simple and sincere, would mean a lot to a number of God’s faithful here at St. Peter Mission. Father Robert J. DeMartino St. Peter Mission Chef O’Connell’s entrance ‘is a mockery’ of sacred symbols I was shocked and chagrined to read in the Nov. 25 edition of the Rappahannock News of Chef Patrick O’Connell’s “grand entrance” into a cooking class. His mimicking of a processional entrance “with a music prelude and a thurifer, who looked like an altar boy, spreading incense as he went” is a mockery of the sacred symbols used in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Liturgical celebrations involve signs and symbols which proclaim the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s blessed passion, resurrection from the dead, and glorious ascension into heaven. It is through these mysteries that Christ accomplished the work of our salvation. Liturgical signs and symbols are designed to help us sense the transcendent God who is the supreme object of all worship. One purpose of the liturgical procession is to allow the soul to prepare for the approaching contact with our Lord Jesus Christ. This liturgical action also conceals the “person” of the priest so that as he approaches the altar, he must decrease and Christ must increase. It is inappropriate and offensive that Mr. O’Connell made mocking use of this liturgical action as a theatrical prelude to a cooking class. The use of a thurifer spreading incense as Mr. O’Connell processed to his place at a large table was contrived and abhorrent. The use of incense manifests the prayers of Christ’s faithful rising with the one acceptable sacrifice—Christ’s offering of himself on the cross. Liturgical vestments are also important symbols. The vestment worn by the “altar boy” is derived from the Roman tunic and is a symbol of purity. The liturgy is not designed to be a spectacle. It is the most efficacious prayer, an action which remains within the mystery it accomplishes. Our Lord Jesus Christ is really present and active in the liturgy. The liturgy is replete with spiritual realities— love, selfgiving, forgiveness, to name only a few. Though unseen, they are real. We long to see these realities. We are made, body and soul. Our bodies “cover” our souls. Likewise, spiritual realities are clothed within the liturgy as signs and symbols we can see. It is unfortunate that any sense of reverence, with its corresponding deference and restraint, were absent from Mr. O’Connell’s distasteful charade. Pauline C. Bowerman Washington Reader ‘stunned’ by coverage of cooking class Recently, my 12-year-old son came to me with interest in a particular computer game. I reviewed its contents via the numerous sources available to parents. I found that there was terminology used in the game’s basic concept, which describes elements of our faith as Christians. Since, there is a kind of terminology warfare “out there” I have committed myself to teach my children respect in all things with the hope that they will not have to live in the world of “political correctness” but in a state of true respect for others - as we, all, truly are made in the image and likeness of God. I concluded that these elements of our faith ought not to mingle in alien fantasy worlds. At some point, we all draw a line. Some things, by their nature, ought to be revered. As the artist is sensitive to light and shading, so must we be sensitive to that which reflects the light. Thanksgiving week, I came across a teachable moment in just this concept of respect. As I turned to the Countryside section of the Rappahannock News,(Nov. 25) I found myself stunned by the coverage of Chef O’ConneH’s holiday cooking class. As I read the caption relating to the grand entrance and then on through the article, I felt that, I, my belief, my church, but most importantly, my Lord was mocked — again. As altar boys, my sons were left baffled. I am unfamiliar with the culinary ways and terms. However, several references in this article lead me to wonder if there is any decorum left anywhere in this world. Just as I, as a guest, have respected the propriety of the Inn at Little Washington in my attire and behavior, I ask for respect in that which is the focus of my life — my faith as a Roman Catholic. I am a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Mission. Barbara Curley Viewtown 1 was disappointed twice over’ with cooking class story As a subscriber and admirer of your paper, I was disappointed twice over with the article in the Countryside section of the Nov. 25 issue of the Rappahannock News. The lead story titled, “Chef O’Connell gives holiday cooking class for RAAC,” unfortunately described the event as being kicked off with a parody of Mr. O’Connell processing into the laughing and applauding class as the “Pope of American Cooking.” He was lead by an “altar boy” swinging a thurible of burning incense. My first disappointment r was the fact that a well-known chef would seek to reinforce the media’s claim by comparing himself with the supreme head of over one billion Catholics worldwide. And then, to carry that comparison to the point of pretending to be celebrating a religious ceremony showed a surprising lack of respect for religion in general. My second disappointment is the fact your paper featured— both in print and photo— this unfortunate scene. I assume that Mr. O’Connell and the audience thought the comparison was simply amusing and without harm. However, as a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington I reacted differently. For example, the burning of incense is an integral part of Catholic worship. Incense is made from aromatic resins of certain trees that are dried to a powder form. When placed on burning charcoal, the incense produces a visible smoke and a recognizable aroma that fills the church. The smoke represents prayers going up to heaven, and the sweet aroma reminds people of the sweetness of God’s divine mercy. In fact, in the Old Testament, Psalm 141 speaks of prayers rising up to heaven “like burning incense.” The juxtaposition of a cooking class with a religious ceremony steeped in ancient tradition was unfortunate. The Rappahannock News’ reputation for fair and balanced reporting made this article disappointing for many of its readers. I would hope that when future editorial decisions of this nature arise you would consider the full implications of the proposed story. John Hagarty Washington 1 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

Opinion Thanks for supporting our troops We have spearheaded a “Support Our Troops” drive through the Flint Hill Baptist and Methodist churches and thanks to our very generous church community, we have been rewarded with supplies and postage money. Not only the churches but various bridge groups and individuals have come forward with bags of goodies.We have shipped 11 boxes thus far. We have soldiers from local families stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Please give us a call if you know of a soldier who would appreciate our supplies. This is an ongoing project to get supplies to our Virginia military personnel. Below is a list of items the soldiers have requested. We hope that you will be willing to help us keep filling the boxes for our troops. If you don’t have time to shop, money for postage is always welcome. Please drop off your bags of goodies at the Rappahannock News’ office or call Jean Lillard (675-3670) or Mary Curtis (675-3276) to make pickup arrangements. Thank you so very much for the continued support of our soldiers - both those who are overseas and those who have returned injured. Jean Lillard Mary Curtis ITEMS THE TROOPS WOULD LIKE TO HAVE • Polar fleece-lined coats for the recovering injured soldiers at Walter Reid hospital. 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Readers were treated to the unbounded enthusiasms of devotees of this blood , sport, but there was not one paragraph—not even one sentence—to explain why so many people are opposed to it. You violated the cardinal rule of good journalism: present both sides of the story. Clay Fulghum Washington Hounds do make good pets I enjoyed the interesting article in the Dec. 2 edition of the Rappahannock News concerning the foxhunting ban in England. I was, however, disappointed to read the comment by one person that, “Hounds don’t r make good pets.” That’s wrong. Foxhounds, walker hounds and other larger coonhounds generally make fine pets. My wife and I should know; we have five larger hounds (three foxhounds, one walker hound, and one hound mix) acquired through the years from various shelters and rescue groups. They all enjoy sleeping and lounging around (and sometimes playing) inside. The typical larger hound is friendly and affectionate with people, good with children, and excellent with other dogs (some hounds are fine with cats; some aren’t). Such hounds are as easy to housebreak as other dogs and learn as quickly what can and can’t be chewed. Foxhounds and coonhounds do enjoy time outside and, since their noses sometimes take over, a fence or invisible fence is appropriate. During the last several years, a number of these larger hounds have been successfully adopted out to good homes by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare league (RAWL» and also by shelters in Warren and Culpeper counties. Some of these dogs have been older or had health problems that required attention; others have been young and raring to go. Unfortunately, too many of these larger hounds do wind up being euthanized in shelters throughout Virginia, and one reason is the misconception some people have that these dogs are just good for hunting and don’t make good pets. They do. 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Bridges From Page A1 used for several county bridges in its six-year road plan which was approved unanimously at its Dec. 6 meeting. Of the 71 bridges in Rappahannock County, 25 have been posted for tonage. Six of the 71 bridges have been repaired within the last 15 months. According to Garrett Moore, VDOT resident engineer in Warrenton, bridges posted for tonage are not the only ones of concern. Other bridges will ciegrade or be washed out within the next few years and are of concern to VDOT. Meanwhile, the Washington fire department quickly evaluated an alternate route to get to the homes in the Grand View Road area, traveling Rock Mills Road to Hunters Road which is a narrow dirt road on that portion of the road and will take approximately six minutes longer. Citizens who live on Hunters Road and Grand View Road have signed statements of Aileen From Page A1 added that he was glad to see this property back on the tax roll and was the first to welcome the company into the county. Miller Silo Next on the agenda was a concern that have been turned over to the Board of Supervisors andVDOT. Eight of the residents who signed the statement were present at the Dec. 6 Board of Supervisors meeting, all wearing orange stickers on their chests to represent their concern of the bridge situation. Two of them,Gene Botsford and Tbm Pendergast, both expressed their thanks to supervisor Bryant Lee for contacting VDOT about their concerns. Marguerite Tuthill, a 28year-resident of Grand View Road said that her main concern is that the bridges cannot handle the tonage of the firetrucks or large trucks during snow removal this winter. “I hope something can be done before winter,” said Tuthill. Decaying bridges “Bridges within the county are being replaced, but they are decaying faster than we can replace them,” said Moore. Materials have been fabricated for the construction of the Hunters Road bridge and are being sent to be galvanized so that construction can begin by proposal for a 12-month extension on construction of the Miller Silo cell tower off Route 211 near Washington. The request was presented by James R. Michal, attorney with Jackson & Campbell, the Washington, D.C. law firm who represents Sprint. According to Michal, the FCC has asked that Sprint provide a draft to ensure environmental safety within a Donate your car, boat, or camper to the American Lung Association of Virginia Vehicle Donation Program and you help fund lung health programs like asthma camp for children. And you can possibly receive a tax deduction, too. Everyone will breathe easier. For more information contact I •800-MS-LUNG t www.lungusa.org/virginia AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. afVirffnia the beginning of January, if the weather cooperates. Due to the amount of bridges within Rappahannock and Fauquier counties that are in need of repair, Moore said VDOT is looking at sub-contracting some of these jobs to expedite the repair process. Fletchers Mill Road Also of concern within the county is the Fletchers Mill Road bridge on Route 620. The maximum for this bridge was recently rated at three tons. This eliminates usage for all emergency vehicles with Sperryville Fire and Rescue. Delays responding to Fletchers Mill and Five Forks residents could be as much as 10 minutes for rescue personnel. The average weight of a four-door sedan is slightly oyer one ton, while a SUV can weigh as much as 3,900 pounds. Therefore, most average vehicles are fine to travel across these bridges. In the interest of time, Moore said the deck could be replaced quickly at Fletchers , Mill, but there is a sharp curve at the bridge that needs to be flood plane. Construction of the Miller Silo tower would entail crossing a stream over a low-lying bridge. Michal was not certain at this time what would need to be done to satisfy the FCC in regard to the National Environmental Protection Act, but was confident that Sprint would have a proposal by the second quarter of next year. Board chairman Charles K. “Pete” Estes said that he felt this was no fault of Sprint and he recommended that the 12-month extension be grantMODELL’S . ... , . JJSMfcJ Cotta Go lb No's Ife LOOK FOR OUR CIRCULAR IN TODAY'S PAPER 01 VISIT YOUR | NEIGHBORHOOD TORE HI looked at prior to beginning construction as well as possible reinforcements that would be needed for the deck. This could become costly to the county, so VDOT is preparing options for the Board of Supervisors to review before repairs begin. Moore plans to talk with county officials and fire and rescue officials to form a list of bridges in order of priority that are in need of repair. However, according to Moore, some bridges may not need as extensive repair as others so they could be fixed quickly and the list shortened. Repaired bridges The bridges that have been repaired in the past 15 months in the county including a bridge on Route 1002 in Sperryville, the Woodville bridge on Route 522, the Old Hollow Road bridge on Route 600, the Battle Run bridge on Route 633, the Covington River bridge on Route 622 and the Laurel Mills bridge at Castleton on Route 618. Another bridge that is of considerable concern to the Fire and Rescue Association is the ed. Lee made the motion to grant the extension while Anderson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Michal added that the Nicholson Slope tower, which is along Route 211 halfway between Amissville and Ben Venue, is not getting the reception that Sprint had hoped. Sprint is looking into adding at least 20 feet to the tower to put it above the tree line in that area. During the public hearing, resident Gwen Hayes said she did not look favorably to extending the Nicholson Slope tower since it was not part of the original plan by Sprint. Michal said that due to the rolling topography and trees in Rappahannock County, it was difficult to have completely accurate predictive computer modeling* which is how the plans are designed. Sprint has proposed to have a public meeting within two or three months to discuss the adjustments to Nicholson Slope. Deer From Page A1 place on the other side of the A When you need to make your purchase before year end, come to Trible Equipment, choose your options and take delivery today!' 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Although the Battle Run bridge on Route 633 was recently repaired due to damage during the hurricane season, the weight limit is rated at 12-14 tons, which is less than the Other action In their afternoon session, the supervisors unanimously voted to adopt the six-year road plan. The supervisors also voted unanimously for staggered terms for the Board of Supervisors and School Board members. Although Jackson District supervisor Ronald Frazier was not present for the vote, he later said that he would have voted for staggered terms, although with reservations. “I am hesitant to change history. There is an uncertainty of what change would bring,” said Frazier. McCarthy made known to the supervisors that the Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps is asking for help during public emergencies in staffing a mass response clinic. A mass response clinic would be pecessary in the threat of possible terrorists attacks and/or natural disasters. The Corps is soliciting volhighway, indicating that they were probably traveling together in a group. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has indicated that while most deer-related collisions involve only one vehicle, motorists swerving into other driving lanes do cause deadly accidents with other motorists which make weight of regular fire apparatus. Washington’s quick response fire vehicle weighs eight tons and the Washington Fire Department is checking to see if the regular fire vehicles could possibly cross over the bridge using caution. County Administrator John McCarthy said that both the Hunters Road bridge and the bridge at Fletchers Mill are included in the six-year plan for the Board of Supervisors. However, the bridge on North Poes will have to be managed and restored through maintenance money, not through the six-year plan funds. unteers and can be contacted at RRMRC@vdh.virginia. gov or by contacting the County Administrator’s office. 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Sports Rappahannock News Photos'Ann Spieker INSIDE SHOT: Above, Panthers’ Kim Hutcheson (42) goes in for the lay-up, assisting the junior varsity girls’ basketball team in victory over Warren County Friday. FREE THROW: Left, Rappahannock County High School’s Courtney Hutcheson goes to the free throw line against the Warren County Wildcats Friday. RCHS girls’ basketball downed by Wildcats By Rl'TH Pl'RNELL Special to tin1 Rappahannock NewFrom the beginning, it was clear that the Warren County Wildcats had a distinct advantage in size over the Rappahannock County Lady Panthers in last Friday night’s game. In a 58-22 win over the Panthers, the Wildcats dominated the offensive board throughout the game. With defensive rebounds, blocks, and steals Warren County got too many fast break opportunities and points. The Lady Panthers had many chances for fast breaks as well but had problems executing them on the offensive run. The Wildcats forced 37 turnovers by the Panthers using a zone defense. After the first half Warren County had a commanding lead 28-6. While the Lady Panthers did score more points in the second half, it was too little too late as the Panthers fell to Warren County. Courtney Hutcheson was the high scorer with eight points. Rappahannock’s coach J. D. Almond commented on the loss, “We did not play as well as we have. The girls were a little out of sync which led to a slow start.” When asked what the team needed to do to improve for the next game Almond said, “We need to get our girls back into running plays. Some of the girls don’t have the confidence needed to play in sync. Sometimes a girl is in the wrong place and it throws the whole play off.” The team faces the difficulty of having a very small bench, so starting players do not get the rest they need. In addition Almond pointed out that the team still does not have a lot of leadership because no one has really emerged as the team captain. Junior varsity posts win Earlier in the evening, crowds cheered as the JV Lady Panthers downed the Warren County Wildcats. After the first half the Lady Panthers had a small lead 13-9. During the third period assistant coach Stephanie Shaw increased the tempo by applying full court pressure on defense. This seemed to confuse Warren County and the lead was increased by nine. Fighting against a late rally by Warren County, the JV Lady Panthers pulled off the two- point win 30-28. Warren County had a chance to tie or pull off the win in the closing seconds but their field goal attempt came up short as time expired. High scorers were Ashley Vest with seven points and Ella Miller with seven points as well. “I thought my girls executed on offense much better and their defense was outstanding. They played with intensity all four quarters,” said Shaw. Both the JV and Varsity Lady Panthers will face Central High School-Woodstock at home on Dec. 9 and Luray High School on Dec. 10. Panther grapplers face AA schools in first outing By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News StafT Writer With holes in its line-up, the Rappahannock County High School wrestling team needed to come out strong against Louisa County High School, Cortland High School and Fork Union Military Academy in its first meet of the season Saturday if it wanted to post its first win of the season. Rappahannock County struggled against Louisa in a 64-12 loss, but rebounded well to face Fork Union Military Academy where the scoring went down to the last match. The Panthers lost 46-45. The score was not as close against the Cortland Cougars, but Rapp was in contention in the 58-41 loss. Experience was the key for 140-pound grappler Alex Sharp and 152-pounder Dos Allen as they both went 3-0 for the day. Sharp earned a major decision with back points against Louisa’s Steven Britts and he won by minor decision with five near-falls against Fork Union’s Brandon Barnes. Sharp’s last match was won by forfeit. Minor decisions paid off for Allen against Louisa’s Zane Mitchel and also against T.J. Williams of Cortland. Allen also received a win by forfeit. Allen’s skill and athleticism was evident as he quickly countered Williams’ moves and used them to set up his own offensive moves. “Both Allen and Sharp performed as I thought they would. They looked good today,” said Panther head coach Eric Spath. Spath was also pleased with junior E.J. Estes’ perfor Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath THE PIN: Panther 160-pound wrestler Johnathan Miller uses a headlock to pin Joey Depoyster of Cortland High School in dual meet at Louisa County High School Saturday. jri mflmUrn i4 ■ ,J,[ Jk" i & Sam k & J& www.|aswan.coin Mon • Fn 8 - 5:30 Sat 8 • Noon 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane • Culpeper • 540-825-8371 mance on the mat as he stepped up to fill the heavyweight spot and went 2-1 for the day. “He filled in well, very good for someone who is actually a 215-pounder,” said the coach. Winning by pins 2-1 for the day was veteran team member .Johnathan Miller. “I knew I was going to use a Russian or a throw-by to take him down. It feels so good when it works,” said Miller after pinning Cortland’s Joey Depoyster in 1:09 with a headlock. Miller also pinned Fork Union’s Daniel Kleslinic. Miller’s only loss for the day was against Louisa’s John Craig bv minor decision. The Panthers travel to Buffalo Gap on Saturday for a tournament where Spath plans for his team to be more aggressive. "We have to initiate more. We will work on take downs, moving more on the bottom and going for pins this week,” said Spath. WCDS slates basketball wins By Mike Kenney Special to the Rappahannock News Wakefield Country Day School’s girls’ basketball team defeated SVCA 35-28 in the opening DAC contest on Nov. 30. Chantel Paul led the way with 19 points and Jordan Hammelman added 10 WCDS defeated Fresta Valley Christian 39-22 on Dec. 6. Hammelman scored 18 points and Paul added 17. WCDS is now 4-2 on the year. Boys’ basketball Wakefield’s boys’ basketball team dropped the nightcap to the Patriots 85-56. Sophomore Patrick Dale led the Owls with 28 points while Jesse Paul contributed 17. WCDS dropped a pair of contests to RMA on Dec. 2. The girls lost a 49-46 decision with Paul leading the scoring at 18 points and Hammelman chipping in with'15. 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Obituaries Addie F. Keyser Washington resident Addie Florence Wharton Keyser, 102, of Washingtotn died Dec. 4 at Fauquier Hospital. She was bom Aug. 3, 1902 in Rock Mills to the late Samuel Wharton and Julia Hitt Wharton. Mrs. Keyser was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County and a member of Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church. She was retired from Avtex Corporation. She is survived by two sons, Donald Keyser and his wife Pam of Alexandria and Daniel Keyser of Sperryville; and three daughters Virginia Cloud of Washington, Jeannetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Marie Rutherford of Front Royal. Additional survivors include 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keyser is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Keyser, a grandson, and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Dec. 7 at Found and Sons chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. John Burke officiating. Interment followed at Washington Masonic Cemetery in Little Washington. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, VA 22747. Elsie C. Courtney Rappahannock native Elsie C. Courtney, 84, for merly of Culpeper died on Dec. 6 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born in Rappahannock County on Aug. 30, 1920 to the late James Aldrick Courtney and Mary Ann Curtis Courtney. Ms. Courtney was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She attended the Piedmont Vocational School and was employed at the Virginia Baptist Retirement Community as a Nurse Assistant. She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. She is survived by a great niece and two great nephews. Ms. Courtney was preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh B. Courtney of College Park, Md. and Clyde C. Courtney of Culpeper and a niece, Patricia C. Martin. A funeral service was held Dec. 8 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with Pastor Dallas F. Smith officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, PO. Box 78, Boston, VA 22713 or to Gideon’s International, 605 Old Brandy Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 or to a charity of your choice. Joseph L. Durden Formally of Sperry ville Joseph Lewis Durden, 52, of Murrells Inlet, S.C. died at Waccamaw Community Hospital on Nov. 18. Mr. Durden was born May 26, 1952 in Luray. He was the son of Bonnie Daly Jenkins and the late Joseph M. Durden. Mr. Durden was a graduate of Rappahannock High Sperryville Realty 11909-A Lee Highway • P.O. Box 102 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 540-987-8088 SperryvillefWoodville Area, 7 room and bath farmhouse, outbuildings, 2.44 acres. $269,000 James W: Leake, Broker - 540-987-8236 Bud Corder - 540-675-3291 Barbara Sisk - 540-987-9015 Country Home Privacy and mountain view enhance this 4 bedroom 4 bath ranch style home on 10 acres near Washington, VA. Many custom features, in ground swimming pool, both open & wooded with creeks. $595,000 New Listing 18 acres near Reva. Beautiful view and long frontage on strong flowing creek with bottom land for livestock. Great building site with mountain views. . $289,000 Bessie Belle Mountain 39 acres with superb western views to the Blue Ridge from 1,000 foot elevation. Great spot for a cabin retreat! Lots of privacy, wildlife and hiking trails. $300,000 Charming Cabin Near Old Rag Mountain Incredible mountain and valley views from the porches. Very well maintained with interior pine paneling, two fireplaces and more on about 2 easily managed acres. $300,000 Town of Washington Two bedroom three bath house offers mountain views, privacy and a small barn for the hobbyist! $298,000 Rental 3 Bedroom house with fireplace, mountain view, and large stocked pond for swimming. Located on 30 acres. $1,495/month School and lived in Sperrvville and Dumfries, Va., prior to moving to South Carolina. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a construction equipment operator. He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Dale City, Va. Mr. Durden is survived by his wife, Judy, three daughters, Melissa Timberlake of Stafford, Va., Tracie Bowles, Mechanicsville,Va. and Deanna Durden of Murrells Inlet. Additional survivors include 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Miller of Lvnnville Tenn., Bonnie K. Foster of Gaithersburg, Md. and Gloria O’Neil of Lignum, Va.; one brother of Culpeper and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard M. Durden and William Harvey “Bill” Durden. Memorial services were held on Nov. 22 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, in South Carolina. Mary L. Yeomans Family in Amissville Mary Louise Yeomans, 83, of Katy, Texas died Nov. 28 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Yeomans was bom on May 1, 1921 in Marcy, N. Y. to Clarence Stanley Roberts and Albertha Louise Kimberlj Roberts. She married Edward Boyce Yeomans on May 4, 1943 in Utica, N.Y. Mrs. Yeomans retired, after 20 years of service, from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, in Utica, N.Y. where she was past president of the labor union. She was a member of the First Christian Church, in Adel, Iowa, where she was very active in the Sunday School class and women’s group. She has lived in the Katy, Texas area since April 2001. She is survived by her husband, Edward B. Yeomans of Katy, Texas, her children. Dr. Edward R. Yeomans of Pearland, Texas, Melbry Paratore of Amissville and David Yeomans of Chittenango, N.Y. Additional survivors include eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Yeomans was preceded in death by four sisters, Florence Roberts, Ruth Seaman, Charlotte Clipston, and Adelaide “Ceil” McCoy. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 218 N. 9th Street, Adel, Iowa 50003. Norma A. Green Family in Boston Norma Atkins Green, 79, of Rixeyville, died Dec. 2 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation. She was bom to William Amos Atkins and Rosa Berry Atkins on Nov. 29, 1925. Mrs. Green was the widow of Everette W. Green and raised her family single handedly. She retired as a bookkeeper, enjoyed gardening, reading, embroidering and was a member of Alum Spring Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Elaine Griffith and her husband Frank of Boston, Gerald Green of Asheville, N. C., Billy Green of Boston and David Green and his wife Michelle of Reva. Additional survivors include a sister, Marie Vuncannon of Mane, N.C. and five grandchildren. Mrs. Green is preceded in death by her husband, Everette W. Green, two sisters and two brothers. A graveside funeral services was held Dec. 7 at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jefferson ton, Va., with Rev. Sandy Martin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, RO. Box 47, Boston, VA 22713 or to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, N. Y. 10032. William B. Dodson Family in Boston William Bryant Dodson, 62, of Manassas died Dec. 3 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Mr. Dodson was a member of the Woodville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Sue Dodson of Manassas, three sons, Bryant Dodson and wife Jingle of Manassas, David Dodson and Jason Dodson both of Manassas. Additional survivors include seven sisters, Mary Frances Gentry and Anne Jenkins both of Manassas; Lucille Atkins of Culpeper; Lillian Jenkins, Betty Keys and Shirley Dodson all of Boston; Barbara Berry of Rutherford College, N. C.; two brothers, Milton Dodson of Manassas and John Dodson of Catlett and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Dec. 7 at Price Funeral Home in Manassas with Pastor Peyton Embrey officiating. Interment followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of William Bryant Dodson. Town & Vit/tagf-s Town of Washington to host annual Christmas party The Town of Washington will host its annual Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Ibwn Hall at 5 p.m. All residents and persons who work in the town are invited. Bring a covered dish. Refreshments will be provided. Join in the fun of shopping locally for your holiday gift needs. Take a stroll through the R. H. Ballard shop on Main Street where he has affordable gifts, many under $20 including books, Christmas cards, garland and wreath decorations, ornaments, festive glassware, Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com scarves and jewelry. While shopping be sure to welcome their new manager, Jennifer Calvert. She and her husband, Scott and two children, come from New York. Getting hungry while you shop? Stop by the Country Cafe and enjoy homecooked choices from the menu. Don’t forget their luscious desserts. And while mom and dad are enjoying lunch at the cafe, the children can go next door to the post office and enter their names in the stocking drawing for one large Tfeddy bear and two small bears. Be sure to get your name in by Dec. 19. The winner will be drawn on Dec. 20. Sorry to hear that Carol Little and her husband, Scott and their three children from Country'Life at its Best Glen Gordon lodge Glen Gordon Lodge - One of Rappahannock’s grandest estates. Large manor house with 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, hunt room, wine cellar and more. Eight room staff house. Private 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house with separate entrance. Pool and pool house. Center aisle bam with 4 box stalls, wash stall, office, run-in shed. Fenced and cross-fenced, automatic waterers in ail tum-out paddocks. Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. Near vineyards and Shenandoah National Park. Photos at www.farms-estates.com $3 3 muiion Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 RlDGEVIEW Retreat - Charming new Cape Cod on 59 acres. Wide front porch, two decks, and open floor plan for casual entertaining. 2 bedroom, 2 bath and full walk-out basement. Property is a mostly wooded park-like setting with streams, rock walls, and riding and hiking trails throughout. Mountain views. Perfect estate parcel in a central Rappahannock location. S9S0 000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 COTTAGE at CRIMM’S RUN - Brilliant renovation of a 3 bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse on a delightful 7.8 acres on Crimm’s Run. Ideal for weekend getaway with Shenandoah National Park trails a few steps from . the door, fishing in Crimm’s Run in the front yard, and the town of Washington minutes away.- $799,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 TowN OF CULPEPER - Spacious easy keeper rambler with flexible floorplan. Over 2,000 sq ft., 3 Bd, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, dinning room and huge living room with a gas fireplace. Two extra rooms for office, den, or additional bedrooms. Outbuildings. Close to park & town yet private quiet area. $280,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 For an appointment to view these and other fine properties please call Armfield, Miller and Ripley at (540) 675-1488 or stop by the office today. Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. Real Estate 322 Main Street • P.O. Box 266 • Washington, VA 22747 Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby’s International Realty * . Help Preserve Rappahannock County Place Your Property in Conservation Easem^i Piedmont Avenue, will be leaving Washington, and moving to Charleston, S. C. this week. We all wish the family well in its new home Having lived over a century, the community of little Washington moms the loss of Addie Keyser who died on Saturday, Dec. 4 at age 102. Our thoughts and prayers goes cut to the family. Congratulations to Steven Kenny of Washington who received a $15,000 grant proposal from The Franz and Virginia Bader Fund located in Washington D. C. for his art. The grant will be used to investigate bird imagery and symbolism in his work. Check out his great web site at www.stevenkenny.com. See More Neighbors, Page A9 Umpiring Tfihugfite by Randy Minter NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The loss of a loved one is perhaps most deeply felt during holidays, anniversaries, and other special days. The holidays, which usually serve to draw family and friends together in an emotional embrace, may only accentuate loss after a loved one dies. This is especially true in the year following a death. The important thing to remember during holidays is to continue to seek out family and friends to remember those no longer with us. These remembrances may consist of looking at photo albums or trading stories. Getting together in this spirit is a form of tribute commemorating shared love and life well-lived. If traditional holiday practices prove to be too emotionally charged without the deceased, create new traditions. Feeling grief as the anniversary approaches of a loss of a loved one is common for many. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we urge you to honor your feelings by taking care of yourself that day or during that time. Oftentimes people find it meaningful to return to the gravesite of a loved one and leave flowers or another remembrance. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. "God does not lake away trials or ' carry us over them, but strengthens us through them.” - E.B. Puiey

Town & Vtixages James Russell continues his tour of Sperryville’s oast The overwhelmingly positive response to the recent historic walking tour led by Sperryville resident James Russell and to the stories he shared both on that day and in his book, necessitated a second column about his childhood recollections and accounts from Sperryville’s past. Dew Drop Inn saloon Mr. Russell pointed out the former site of a saloon that existed in the 1930s called the Dew Drop Inn at the present Sperryville Nancy Ostinato 987-8444 oldsperryvillebookshop@iglide.net day location of the Sperryville Pottery. He said that lots of folks used to come down from Skyline Drive to frequent the business and it was very successful. He also said there once was a saloon where Rosebud Cottage sits, joking, “That’s where the folks went for happy hour and there were a lot of happy people.” Sperryville also had a drugstore owned by Willy Jarrell. Besides the usual items such as medicine and ice-cream, the drugstore sold Victrola needles for the old crank-up record players and records by black artists such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong which could be ordered through the Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward catalogs. Mr. Russell explained that these were called Race Records and cost 39 cents. Music from gramophone Music could also be heard most Saturday afternoons as it blared from a gramophone that was set out on the porch of the O’Bannon home located at the site of the house wrhere Pete Estes lives today. Mr. Russell explained that Mr. OBannon owned the store across the street where folks would gather to talk and catch up on the news. Mr. Russell said, “The O’Bannon family was wealthy enough to own a gramophone and on Saturday afternoons, Mr. O’Bannon would call across the street to his wife Louisa, saying, }i Louisa, bring out the gramophone so the poor white folks and the niggers can hear some music’”. Mr. Russell shared that very few of the locals even had radios. The Atkins store, which was located where most people remember the Appetite Repair Shop, was a gathering spot where folks could listen to the radio. “The white folks listened inside the store while the coloreds stood listening from the end of a long porch to the Joe Louis/ Max Schmeling fights in 1936. In the first fight, Schmeling won. There was jubilation among the whites and I heard one gentleman calling out, ‘Well, we’ve gotten rid of the nigger.’ After the second fight See SPERRYVILLE, Page A10 Peregory family gathers for pre-Christmas party HOME WITH VIEWS: Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home with walkout basement and beautiful views sits on 2.5 acres, Possible division of 2.5 acres & additional building lot. Offered at $275,000 TURKEY MOUNTAIN: 280 acres of wooded and spring-fed mountain top land in the center of scenic Rappahannock County. Views of Old Rag Mountain from this tranquil hideaway make this a perfect escape! Offered at $3,100,000 % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Trish Bartholomew tbartl@earthlink.net m PEA.’CR The daughters and daughters-in-laws of Mrs. Bill Peregory gathered at the home of Mrs. Joe Peregory for their first annual pre-Christmas party. They enjoyed a bountiful meal and exchanged gifts. In addition to those already mentioned others attending were Mrs. James Gheen of Mauretown, Mrs. Joel Peregory Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 of Strasburg, Mrs. Johnny Bragg of Culpeper, Mrs. Daniel Peregory of Amissville, Mrs. Jerry Mills and friend Amber. Congratulations with best wishes for Mrs. Dick Jenkins (Jenny) who will be celebrating her birthday on Monday, and to Dylan Norman, who celebrates his day on Tuesday. The Wayland Blue Ridge Association of which Nazareth Baptist Church is a member, held its musical “Twelve Days of Christmas,” Saturday at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center in Rixeyville. The Blue Ridge Ministers Conference met at the Bethany Baptist Church. Our heartfelt sympathy goes See BOSTON, Page A10 Local homes begin to display Christmas lights VlEWTOWN Linda Hitt 937-4221 1___ I have noticed in my travels around the Viewtown neighborhood that a few homes have started to display Christmas decorative lighting. It seems that the Viewtown area, in proportion, has less lighted displays than some other areas such as Amissville or the Culpeper County Route 729 corridor. It will be interesting to observe this situation as the season gets nearer. The Forest Grove Church is inviting the community to attend its first contemporary style service on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. This service was organized by our new minister, Mark DeAngeles, of Front Royal. Several individuals from Mark’s former church, the First Baptist Church of Front Royal, will be performing using various musical See VIEWTOWN, Page A10 Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the week of Nov. 26Dec.3. 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.) Hawthorne Willem H. Van Den Tbom and others to Willem H. Van Den Tbom and other trustees, 2.5198 acres. Martha Von H. Mcelroy and other trustees to Hans Bauman and others, 13 acres. $117,000. Hampton Jack Calvin Overstreet Jr. and wife, to Jack C. Overstreet Jr. and other trustees, 9.6962 acres, .1087 acres, 10.9 acres, 10.2755 acres. Douglas S. Little and wife to Wendy L. Murdoch, .69844 acres. $395,000. Jackson Jan Yvette Barbano to We R r -.- —■ —1 - — All 1 LLC, 45.6414 acres. John Henry Woodward Sr. to Ana Maria Siccardi, 1.1507 acres. $198,000. Helen L. Dixon, trustee, to Janies P. Bowers and wife, 5.415 acres. $275,000. Piedmont Willem H. Van Den Tbom and others to Willem H. Van Den Tbom and other trustees, 4.8489 acres. Elizabeth Lee-Harris to Elizabeth Lee, 6 acres. Elizabeth Lee-Harris and husband to Basil B. Harris, 8.6967 acres. Basil B. Harris to Basil B. Harris and others. 8.6967 acres. David M. Kennedy and wife to Tbdd Avery Summers and others, 2.3933 acres, 8.9 acres. $295,000. Stonewall David Stirling Aldrich and wife to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 111.94 acres. Paul Michael Novak and wife to Murphy J. Reid and wife, 11.4128 acres, .0385 acres, .1016 acres. Murphy J. Reid and wife to Paul Michael Novak and wife, 25.1698 acres. Murphy J. Reid and wife to Richard Tbdd Raines and wife, 33 acres. $424,285 Wakefield Robert J. Higgins and wife to Blair D. Howard, 31 acres. $650,000. Robert J. Higgins and wife to Blair D. Howard, 25 acres. $175,000. Marie W. Ridder and other trustees to Blair D. Howard, 1.0120 acres, .2443 acres. $10,000. Marie W. Ridder and other trustees to Lia Catherine Higgins, 6 acres. $60,000. Lia Catherine Higgins to Robert J. Higgins and wife, 6 acres. Blair D. Howard to Marie W. Ridder and other trustees, parcel IB. $100. Blair D. Howard to Hunton Family Limited Partnership, 25 acres. $175,000. Cynthia W. Robinson to Kenneth T. Robinson, 2.0014 acres. Lisa M. Amani to Cordani’s General Contracting LLC, 1.1106 acres. $62,000. Country Living in Rappahannock County Bessie Bell Mountain If you have dreamed of owning your own mountaintop, this 58+acrc tract high atop Bessie Bell Mountain is perfect. The property has commanding mountain views and an excellent house site on a high broad knoll. From there, the land drops into a secluded ravine laced with mountain laurel and a strong stream. Protected by scenic easement and very private with excellent access. $449,000 Chert F. Woodard 540.987.9080 Rush River Loduc A unique woodland compound of two structures on 20 acres along the Rush River. The cast building has 6 bedrooms. 4 baths, custom kitchen and large deck. The west wing includes large living room. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, garage and indoor swimming pool. $895,000" Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 Clopton House c. 1820 Located on the center square in Washington. Clopton House has been completely renovated recently. All of the original w oodwork has been kept intact, and modem updates include a commercial kitchen, new central AC. heating, sprinkler system, alarm system and much more. With over 6.CXK) finished sq.ft. Clopton House is a rare find in the tow n of Washington. $1,800,000, Justin H. 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Helping From Page A2 for the church. Pastor Heddleston is allowed to pick out the three families in the area that he deems need help during the holiday season. The families, which do not have to be members of Reynolds Memorial, are generally in Rappahannock County, but there have been years when families in Front Royal or other nearby counties were blessed with the church's' help. Pastor Heddleston also wanted to point out the help of the Ecumenical Prison Ministry started by Rev Jennings Hobson III of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Representatives of different religions visit the jail every Sunday year round and on Christmas day they have a special celebration that includes a holiday meal and singing Christmas Carols. “We are all very small churches with small budgets. Together there are things we can do that we could not do alone,” says Heddleston. Brownies The annual Amissville food collection for needy friends and neighbors has begun. Brownies of Troop 143 have decorated collection boxes and. with their leaders, put the boxes in churches and businesses around the community. The aim of the drive is to collect enough fixxi for 20 needy families, including a turkey and side dishes for a complete Christmas meal. The Ruritans of Amissville began the food drive for sick, elderly and needy folks more than 30 years ago. Tbday, churches and the people at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company join the Ruritans in sponsoring the collection. Food collection boxes have been set up at Lombardy Restaurant. Mayhugh’s and Hackleys stores, Early’s Carpets, and the Fire Hall. , The campaign to help neighbors at this holiday time needs help. Drivers are needed as well as donations.. Whether anyone can donate time or money or both, call Dorothy Hackley at 937-4322 or Nancy Nicholas at 937-4470. Girl Scout troops The counties’ six Girl Scout troops are also contributing to help those less fortunate. “This year we decided to help the Senior Citizens The Sheriff's Office is holding their annual “Shop with a Deputy” program so we figure the children are going to be well taken care of,” says Sally Havstad. service unit manager for Rappahannock County. The Girl Scouts and their parents are gathering a wide variety of goods to donate to the counties’ elderly. Shop with a Deputy Also looking to give this season is the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. There are blue flyers around the community asking for donations to the ninth annual “Shop with a Deputy” program. Once the money is collected, deputies are paired with children who have been selected for the program and taken to K-Mart in Front Royal. Upon arrival the children are given $100 to buy gifts for themselves and their family members with the help of their deputy. ick Foard In this day and age, celebrating 18 years with one company is rare. Rarer still is somebody who still loves his job after 18 years! Rick feels extremely lucky to be working for the best dealership around. He considers his fellow colleagues and repeat customers as family and understands the importance of seeing a familiar face when making an important investment Such as a new car. He is one of a few who have earned the GM Mark of Excellence. Stop in and congratulate him .on 18 years of * 1 great work. Sperrwille From Page A9 when Joe Louis won, things were the opposite. The whites were very quiet. We didn’t say anything until we got down the road and then we could holler. These are situations that were reflective of the mood of the community during that time.” 'Mr Russell is able to laugh when he tells these stones today and holds no bitterness in his heart. He has lived a life of excellence inspired and encouraged by his grandfather, James Engham. In his book, “Beyond the Rim”. Mr. Russell tells how Engham’s “lifetime achievements reflect the story of how one determined black man faced the harsh difficult era and prevailed.” Watch repair shop On the walking tour, participants saw where Mr. Engham had a watch repair shop, jewelry display, and barber shop in Sperryville at the present day site of Uncommon Sense. Mr. Russell shared that in 1881 James Engham made his first venture into real estate at the age of 23. During his lifetime, Engham owned over 32 pieces of real estate, including the gristmill, seven houses, and sev eral farm properties totaling about 200 acres. This was quite an accomplishment for a man of color in Sperryville during that time period. In his book, Mr. Russell states, “Seven area homeowners owe their initial success at becoming landowners to the very Christian and liberal consideration by the heirs and widow of James Engham’s estate, which was like buying land on a lay-away plan. One local man, after being disabled in a farming accident, sold apples on the roadside and earned enough to purchase a lot from Mrs. Florence Engham. I recall watching the smiling face of Mr. Gaylord Butler as he counted out sixty-one dollar bills to my grandmother and in a neverending smile declared, ‘Aunt Florence, I do believe this just about makes it’. The purchase was recorded some days later and Mr. Butler became a landowner for the first time.” Spring walking tour There were, of course, more stories and Mr. Russell has promised when spring comes he will lead another walking tour to the grave site of his great-grandmother and former slave, Sister Caroline, and other ancestors. Many are looking forward to this event and to more of this rich oral history. As one tour participant, Joy iorien, said, “Thanks for your .memories Mr. Russell, they showed brilliant in the misty air of Sperryville.” Boston From Page A9 out to the family of Mrs. Virginia Dare Ashbrook who passed away at Powhatan Nursing Home in Falls Church. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duncan, former residents for many years here in Boston and Reva. For any member of the 1980 graduating class of VlEWTOWN From Page A9 instruments and a relaxed atmosphere of worship is anticipated. Old Estes store My husband Danny, wants to report some more history on the old store that was mentioned last week. It is located on the left side of Route 729 about 1/2 mile from the Culpeper line. The store and the house next door was sold to Jim and Edna Mills in the mid 1950s by Thomas Utz. Madison High School living in our area please call Freda White at 948-6298 to help plan the organizational meeting taking place this month. Quite a number of folks enjoyed the big country breakfast sponsored by our neighbors at the Brightwood Ruritan Club House on Saturday. In memory and honor of Conner Yates here in Griffinsburg, who died last November at the age of 19 the Habitat for Humanity is Danny reports the following. “The Mills ran a classic country store operation at this location for many years. I can still visualize the old wood stove and the nice old wood counter that ran almost the length of the place, lb the left as you walked into the store, the old Estes Post Office cubicle was still in place even though the post office had been closed for many years. It never was moved and I believe the family still has it today. On the outside, under the porch, an old bench was available for one to sit and “talk” awhile. The old store had a spirit about it that in my opinion, can not be dupli starting the third house and roofers and framers are needed, so please if any our folks can help call Dave Lambert at 547-2477. Please call Jean Compton at 937-6136 to order fruit cakes, which are being sold by the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Ray Frazier, accompanied by Mrs. Henry Wharton and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Saturday. cated today. The store was the “social center” for the Estes area in those days. I will always remember Edna Mills, who ran the store most of the time, since her husband Jim, worked another job. She was a very interesting person who liked people. It was not uncommon for one to stop for a soft drink and wind up spending a couple of hours talking with her. Mr. and Mrs. Mills are deceased and the store has been closed for a number of years. The community however will never forget the good service and the many happy times spent at that place. Domrmon rmpkrtm trilunteer hotv 100,000 hours per rear to projects nearing from habitat protection to iuiUiag homes for families he meet, Uamimoa tat tommmmSU button to environmental improvements. including, ttate-of-tke-ort air pollution control*. [\ im. mm m 'ft improve irtkipiMry. Oomimtn s spends SUVmillkmimiiwthmmmg wft mammame and nuanh ?„ " t and development every year. V Not long ago, volunteers from Dominion and Trout Unlimited, along with the U.S. Forest. Service and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, built a wheelchair-accessible pier at Sherando Lake. Why? Maybe we figured ' every Virginian should have the chance to go ; fishing, whether they have four-wheel drive or not. <’ For more information, go to our website, dom.com. D is for doing tie right thing. D is for Dominion.

December 9, 2004 www.timescommunity.com BIRD CAGE: Andy Leser, a 7th grader, and Caitlin Hammelman, an 11th grader, (holding a bird Photos by Richard Lykes cage) show bidders a work of art by second graders entitled, “Oragami Birds in Antique Bird Cage” FOLK ART: ‘Farm Cottage,’ a striking folk-art type of painting done by 4th graders and auctioned which sold for $350 at the Wakefield Country Day School s art auction and show last Friday. at Wakefield School is shown to bidders by 11th grader Allison Russo and 7th grader Andy Leser. Wakefield holds annual benefit art auction and show By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News In the biggest turnout in the three years since the program began, more than 175 supporters attended Wakefield Country Day School’s third annual “Art from the Heart” benefit art show and auction last Friday. Some 27 talented local artists and artisans participated in this show and many of the nearly 100 works were sold at prices ranging from $20 to over $3,000. Participating in the sale this year was Da Gama Designs, a goldsmith who hand designs one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Among the many well-known local artists represented in the show were Barbara Sherwood, Chris Johns, Jeanne Drevas, Suzanne Zylonis, Steven Kenny, Thomas Mullany, Robin Purnell, Margaret Rogers, the Burdick Twins, Sandra Forbush, Geneva Welch, Martin Woodard and Carole Hertz. In addition to the lively sale of the professional work on display, 10 student art works were auctioned by Rachel Bechtold and raised an additional $4,000 to support the educational program of Wakefield School. A second-grade entry, “Origami Birds in a Gilded Antique Bird Cage” drew a winning bid of $350, and a tiled table crafted by firstgrade students brought $1,000. Special thanks was extended by chairperson of the event, Alaina Love, to the civic minded patrons who donated their products and space for this event, including the Flint Hill Public House which hosted the festivities, and local vineyards which provided their awardwinning wines: Farfelu, Gray Ghost, Oasis, and Rappahannock Cellars. BIDDING: Bidders gather at the Public House in Flint Hill as Alaina Love opens bidding to benefit RAFFLE: Kathleen Grove, left, head of school at Wakefield, draws a 50/50 raffle ticket at the educational programs of Wakefield Country Day School of Flint Hill. beginning of the auction and hands it to Alaina Love, chairperson of the benefit. Exhibit Abstract artist Jack Frazier with his painting, “Celestial Spheres,” was honored at an opening reception of his work at the Packing Shed Gallery in Washington Sunday. The exhibit will run through Jan. 17. Frazier, who spent much of his professional career in graphics, retired to Amissville and after some early work in watercolor and more realistic fine art, he “found" his forte in abstract painting. The “energy and power" of abstracts, which attracts t/azier to this school of art.^can be seen in this painting. Shrieking cry of Pileated Woodpecker resounds here By Brice Jones Special to the Rappahannock News “Yukca, yukca, yukca” comes a loud piercing sound from inside the woods; “tat a tat tat tat” reverberates from a hollow tree. That shrieking cry and the penetrating drumming sound resound from valley to valley here in Rappahannock. These two sounds belong to our largest woodpecker in North America, the Pileated Woodpecker. This timid, crow-sized woodpecker is not seen as often as one might think. But the sounds and the excavated holes in trees and logs are evidence of this unique bird’s presence. In the early 1900s massive logging and clear cutting thinned much of the Eastern woodlands. The Pileated became nearly eradicated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Its survival was and is dependent upon the existence of large trees in which to build its huge nest cavities. Thankfully, some of the forests have renewed, and this bird population has recovered and is now somewhat common in our area. According to Sibley’s Guide to Bird Behavior the Pileated has unique physical attributes. The woodpecker’s tail, among other characteristics, is key. It is used as its primary support as the bird moves up and down the trunks of trees. These tail feathers are extremely stiff and supported by large muscles in assisting this feather movement. The woodpecker’s feet are also See WOODPECKER, Page B2 Birds of Rappahannock

Church Activities 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. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Baptism 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.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. 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 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; 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. Kids’ Community Bible Club meets 3:30 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 Sunday: 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Early Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Morning Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Adult Choir 6 p.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Children for Christ 7 p.m. Evening Services 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p m. C_;_t Church News Christmas program The Youth Department of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville will have its Christmas Program on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Several area groups wall be featured including "The Little Gospel Guys.” Refreshments wall follow. The pastor is Rev. Lemuel Montgomery. For more information call Linda Mallory at 937-9878. Forest Grove service There will be a contemporary service at Forest Grove Church on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Christmas Banquet On Saturday, Dec. 11 Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church will have its Christmas Banquet at 5 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall with Pastor Bennie Beckon as the guest speaker from Statesburg, Ga. Everyone is welcome. How to protect trees and shrubs from winter storms By Alison Hectus Special to the Rappahannock News Now that the first freeze has come and gone, it’s time to start thinking about snow and ice storms that may cause havoc to your trees and shrubs. Evaluation of trees before severe weather may save you money and headaches later. It is especially important to check the trees that are around your home, driveway, and power lines. There are four signs to look for when evaluating trees: • The first sign includes cracks. Cracks in the trunk and major branches usually invite disease and decay. • The second sign is a forked trunk. These unions are usually weak with dead or decaying wood between the trunks. • The third sign is dead limbs/branches. Dead limbs are a major hazard and can fall at any time. Especially take notice of horizontal branches that look to be rather heavy. • The fourth sign is the tree’s architecture. Take notice of trees that are leaning to one side or have one-sided growth. Many homeowners plaint fast-growing trees for the shade, but don’t realize that those trees have brittle wood and weak branch/trunk unions. Silver maples, birches, willows, poplars, and Bradford pears are examples of trees prone to winter damage. It is better to remove dead, diseased, and weak branches now. Major pruning of healthy trees and shrubs should wait until late February or early March (after the coldest spells but before bud break). Desiccation The drying out of foliage (desiccation) is a common problem for many evergreens. Evergreens continue to lose moisture from the leaves and uptake water through the roots during the winter months. When the ground freezes, plants cannot continue that uptake of water to replace the lost moisture. Desiccation becomes worse in windy conditions, mild sunny days, and in plants near homes with white siding where the sunlight is reflected. Needles or leaves look discolored around the edges or in bad cases, the entire leaf may brown. Desiccation has been known to kill out sections of a shrub or tree, but usually new growth will replace what has been damaged. Watering can help reduce the negative effects of desiccation. Give evergreens a good soak in early December before the ground freezes and water during warm spells throughout winter. A two-inch layer of mulch over the rooting area may also reduce the water loss as well as manage the soil temperature. Rodents Rabbits and mice can bite into trees and cause damage throughout the winter months. Rabbit damage can be avoided by placing a guard around the tree’s trunk, but make sure to remove it in the springtime. There are also commercial repellents that can be painted on the trunk. Mice chew bark at the ground level and can cause trees severe damage or death. Check the base of trees regularly for signs of mice and keep the mulch pulled away from the trunk. Road salt The accumulation of a season’s salt can also damage certain landscape plants. White pines, red and sugar maples, and black walnuts are very sensitive to salt levels. Take care not to pile snow around trees and shrubs and regularly wash off plants that continuously get sprayed by the salt trucks. Alison Hectus is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Planning District 9. She can be reached at (540) 341-7950. Woodpecker From Page B1 special. The feet have two toes forward and two backward toes, but in the climbing process one of the back toes will slip to the side for additional support. These two rear feet assist in the clinging to sheer vertical surfaces. The feet work in conjunction with the tail to propel this bird up and down. This tail/feet phenomenon is common in the general woodpecker family. The Pileated’s bill is shaped like a chisel. This allows the bird to remove large slabs of bark when excavating holes in both dead and live trees. The bill is also used as a hammer when the bird is drumming — its means of communication with other woodpeckers. The thick-walled skull and muscles of the skull and bill absorb this powerful pounding that goes on day after day. No headaches for this guy! The nostrils above the bill have tufts as protection from woodchips and sawdust that result from this industrious bird’s workload. The Pileated woodpecker’s main food sources are carpenter ants and beetles, which live, in both dead and live trees. Tb be able to catch this prey, the birds use their extremely long (5”) tongues that have barbs at the end. We have watched a Pileated knock bark off a dead pine, its tongue darting about to catch the wary insects. Other items in their diet are flies, moths, grubs and native berries — wild cherry, grapes, sumac, poison ivy, black gum and dogwood. Acorns top off their menu. The nesting process is also intriguing according to The Encyclopedia of North American Birds. The Pileated woodpecker excavates two types of cavities. One hole type is four-sided, rather than round and is created as a result of its search for insects. You can find these rectangular holes on old logs and trees that have fallen on the forest floor. In addition they drill round holes for both nesting and roosting. In the evenings during the nesting process, the male woodpecker sits on the eggs while the female spends the night in an adjoining roosting hole. Besides keeping many insects in check, this woodpecker contributes to our ecological process by making nesting places for other species. Screech owls, Wood ducks, Bluebirds, and Flying squirrels all give thanks when they find an abandoned Pileated cavity that they can utilize. Should you be able to see a Pileated up close, you could identify whether it is a male or female quite easily. The male has a red crest from the tip of its bill all the way around to the back of its head; for the female the red stops mid-point on its crest. This male/female coloration pattern is consistent in the entire woodpecker family. The striking beauty of this spectacular bird is always a thrill to me, and the cries and drumming heard from afar are a reminder of the work these creatures have to do to survive. Our job, hopefully, is to leave some dead or dying trees for them and their future generations. You may call this wonderful bird, “PIEleh-ated” or PIL-eh-ated, and you won’t be wrong! It will answer to either name. “Woody the Woodpecker” is alive and well here in Rappahannock. Bird sightings Observations from the county: Mary Dobovir sent a report on a Red-headed woodpecker at her feeder. She mentioned that it has been over 25 years since she has seen one. Andy Platt saw a Fox Sparrow that has migrated early from the north; Donn Jones of Amissville checked in with the pesky House Sparrow, Barred Owl, Chimney Swift and Rusty Blackbird. And although quite a few observations have been made on the Bald Eagle here in the county, we were blessed to have a Bald Eagle visit us Thanksgiving morning; the 14 of us who had gathered witnessed this huge bird take his morning bath on the edge of our pond. Our tally of all bird species seen in Rappahannock for the year 2004 to date is 132. This list will be made available upon request via my e-mail. For those of you not on the Internet, please call and I will mail you a final tally. Final article This is my final article on the Birds of Rappahannock and completes a year’s accounting of the birds seen and heard in our county. Thank you Rappahannock News for including this little bit of nature in an already full newspaper. And thanks to all you birders in Rappahannock for sending me your bird identifications and reports. I probably learned more than you did! lb contact Bruce Jones call 675-3152 or send an email to bsjonz@direcway.com. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Lurav '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 [kidding Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Ctdpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. 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For e-mail, send to Mary Ann Kuhn at makuhn@timespapers.com. r Dolphin video A video showing young Johnny Jenkins of Sperryville swimming with dolphins will be shown Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville Fire Department. Refreshments will be served. For Wk more information, call Michelle Jenkins 987|p 9440. Wassail event Dec 11-12 Smokehouse Winery in Sperryville will have its annual wassail and mead event Dec. 11-12 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 11 Ben Mason will perform his unique soulful blend of music and on Sunday, A-PLUS (Alice and Tom) entertain with their heartfelt Rappahannock originals as well as old favorites. Santa visit Dec. 11 Santa will visit the Horse N Hound on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Free pictures with Santa. Pets welcome. Stop in for free cookies and cocoa and check out the holiday sales. Calendar signing Sunnyside Farms Market in Washington will host a calendar signing with local photographer Ted Pellegatta signing his 2005 Rappahannock calendar, “First Morning Light,” on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 2-4 p.m. For more information call (540) 675-1074. Pets to meet Santa The staff of Rose Hill Veterinary Practice invites everyone to its third annual Christmas Open House at the clinic across from the Rappahannock County High School on Sunday, Dec. 12 between 1 -4 p.m. Bring your favorite pet (large or small) and have their photo taken with Santa Claus. Santa Claus at Gray Ghost Santa makes a visit to Gray Ghost on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is a free event and every child receives a special gift. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Band and chorus concert r The award winning RCHS band and newly formed /chorus will perform on Wednesday Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Come hear the wonderful : music that RCHS is making. The concert is free and %open to the public. For questions, contact Matt Yonkey •'540-987-8575 ext. 23. Citrus fruit for sale The RCHS band still has fruit for sale. Cedi Sally Havstad at 540-987-9342 or come to the Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op on Dec. 16 & 17' from 2- 5 p.m. or Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open Dec. 15 at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call the clinic at 675-2525 or 347-0394. Regional commission The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 1- 3:30 p.m. at its offices, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106 in Culpeper. Raffle drawing A raffle drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the Rappahannock Senior Center, 603 Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington at 1 p.m. The 140 prizes include: $500 in cash, dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington, many breakfasts, lunches and dinners at Rappahannock eating establishments (and a few in Culpeper), gift baskets, gift certificates, handmade items, services, and many donated items ranging from an oak rocking chair to a jar of apple butter. There is something for everyone, and the donation for a ticket is only $1. Tickets are sold at establishments throughout the county and by the seniors. For more information, call Darcy Canton at 675-2615. /T.fi Cub Scout breakfast Cub Scout Pack 123 is having a fund raiser breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Rappahannock County Elementary School between 7-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa Grab the kiddies and come to the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 -11 a.m. and enjoy breakfast with Santa. Sit on Santa’s lap, tell him everything you want for Christmas and feast on an abundant breakfast buffet for $5. A Blue Ridge Christmas Cooter’s Garage Band returns to The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Dec. 18 with “A Blue Ridge Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Santa is expected to visit in the theatre’s lobby at 7 p.m. The popular annual show was sold out in November. For information, phone the Theatre at 6751253 or send an email to TheatreVA@aol.com. Sock drive underway The Cadette Girl Scout Troop 2329 will have a sock drive until Dec. 15. All size sock donations are welcomed and will be donated to Rappahannock Social Services. Donation boxes are at the Amissville Post Office, Hackley’s and Mayhugh's stores, the Flint Hill Post Office, Settle’s Store, BB&T Bank, the Sperryville Post Office, The Comer Store, the Washington Post Office and the 211 Quicke Mart.

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STERLING: Newly renovated SFH. 3 BR.' 2 BA. Ig. fenced in back card, entitle ear garage, near chopping clr./ malls. $17(KVino. 571-233-8569 I.amkin Realty STERLING PARK- 3BR. 1-1 /2BA. Ig rec room. 2 garages -1 attached. 1 Ig detached, exc for car enthusiast. Pets ok AvI 12/1. $1950. Sec dep req 540-338-1661 The Plains $990 Rambler sty le home w/ls> yard. 3 BR. 2 BA. LR/DR. hardwood firs. Ig. kitchen & laundry room. W/D hookups. Avail immed. Call Gene Butler at (540) 364-7678 WARRENTON, Old Town cute, 2BR house, 1BA. Ig Kit, W/D. front & back porch $1000/mo. 540-347-4871. Avail - 12/1, No pets. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Am Rental* — Houses V J WARRENTON OLD TOWN Lg historic 4 BR house. Full of Charm, new appls. Lovely yard. $2,200/ mo. 703-869-0096 WARRENTON Secluded 3 BR, 2BA, 1mile from town. AC. all appls $1550. Sec dep & refs req. No pets/ smkg. 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V.\ $32 (inti, tax) for am tree Chtx>se & Cut While or Scotch Pine Enter in a drawing tor tree 2005 tree 540-788-4035 Open In I l/2b and weekends I lam til dark hn*m Wanvnton Mcei/c Rd to K . on Ri 2H. I on Ri MO (Midland Rd » R on Ri h»C (Rogues RJi I 5 miles to farm on Right % tRagex WotyfA. Jamiiy r>/ thank you, Loudoun, for voting us again in 2003 as the county's I Best Christmas Tree Farm Come choose from this year s banner crop of Christmas trees ' • SNICKERS GAP CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Directions Located on Route 711 (Williams Gap Rd) V2 mile north of route 7 near Bluemount i Open: weekdays noon til dark, weekends 9 til Dark Nov 28-Dec 24 | S40.SS4.8323 www.inkktngaptrMt.coni r 135 V_ ‘ \ Sales — Real Estate _J NEW ON THE market Beautiful mountain view 'arm Approx 135 acres of farmland S tots of timber Ideal tor huntmg recreational retreat mtn get-awav or development Located 16 mnes from Va line iRt 127 & Rt 522 N) ip Hampshire Co WVA 1 5 hrs from Leesburg Va & 2 hrs *rom Wash DC Call 540-7222124 RARE 6.7ac Sperryville cleared wooded Wen installed approved for 4BR house Mtn views S162K 540-364-3354 e Spacious 2 level rambler with 4 BD 3 BA. 2 car garage, and appealing corner lot. $274,950 In the Plains. 4 BD 3 • BA histone home. Large rooms and lots of charm. $364,990 • Large brick home with 3+ BD & 3 BA, finished den and large lot. S319.900 • DC side of Warrenton, 4BD 3 BA 2 finished Ivls. 2 car garage, backs to common ground. $324,990 Austin Realty Management & Investments, Inc. (540) 347-1901 86 West Shirley Ave. P.O. Box 606. Warrenton. VA. 20188 Fax (540) 347-1900 www.ARMIVA.com A. R. M. I. "The ProperV Management Specialists SPECTACULAR views from this mountain horse farm 63.38 acres in Fauquier County VA. The property backs to a 4.OCX) acre wildlife management area with miles of riding trails. Charming 1920 Craftsman style 3 br, 3ba home with extensive architectural features. Two stables on property, extensive board fencing. In ground pool. Contact John Sheetz 540-247-8450. ERA Jim Barb Realty / \ 155 Mobile Homes V_) •WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN * 3BR. :ba Mobile home for sale in sought alter Chantilh Meadows in Fairfax Co. Asking onl\ $35,000 & there is a ground rent of $650 per nto. Contact: Carla Edwards 703-402-5410 X--V J 177 V_ Sates — Wanted STOP Foreclosure We buy houses, condos, land, as’ is. for Cash $1,000 for referrals Call 1-800-803-6697 or bucks4house com WE BUY HOUSES • Honest, fast, friendly service Any cond. Cal 571-228-0239. or visit AIICashForYourHouse.com f 188 V_ \ Commercial Sates J RESTAURANT COMMERCIAL Coyote Cafe: 2000+ sq ft bldg. 1.6 acs. Hwy 211 Sperryville Furnishings convey. S269K Guarding Real Estate 540-622-8000 With 1 8 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 r 270 Penny Pinchers 5 line ads for $5! Sell your items underS100 FAST! 540-347-4222 for more details f \ 4a> Real Estate Services V J ( 200 V 1 \ Antiques &. Collectibles _ J WANTED: Okie: fisoing tackle bamboo rods reels lures etc Also Coleman camp gear bunting items Zippc lighters Wnd Game Calls & Recurved bows Call Bob 540-545-850S Berry ville -N 208 Auctions Kraipraraiwa Contents of local horse farm. Dec 11. at 10a.m. 14775 Thoroughbred Dr. Nokesr ville. VA. Any questions or directions call: 571-261-5500 / ^ 224 Firewood _/ SEASONED MIXED FIREWOOD S155 cord All hardwood $175 cord 540-9484907 99R Furniture/ 440 Appliances V_J $125 A BEDS 1 BRAND N^ME' Queen set New in plastic w: warranty Can dlvr 703-596-7656 BED- 2 pc FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET. New in plastic S125 Call 703-593-7656 BED- QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET Still in plastic w war S150 Can dlvr 703-898-9247 BEDRM- $550 COMPLETE 5 PC SET NEW IN BOXES. Can dlvr 703-898-8768 S250 BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP SET in plastic w war Can Dlvr. 703-898-9247 1 Cherry 7pc BEDRM Set with dovetailed drawers. $875 New in Boxes Can dlvr. 703898-9247 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Brand New Cherry Dining Room. Table. Chairs & Hutch $850. Can dlvr 703-898-8768. DINNING SET- Cherry Queen Anne double pedestal table w/ 8 chairs. $1495. Server S495. China Cabinet. $995 703-691-2600 LOVE SEAT, tan. very neutral color, will match most everything Paid $800 new cond . sell for $200 703-771-0280. Need extra dollars for the Holidays? Turn your unwanted items into CASH Place your Merchandise classified ad for 1 week and get the second week guaranteed for just $3 Call for more details. 540-347-4222 11 PIECE ITALIAN Rococo style gill brass & onyx top living room suite imported from Germany in mid 20th century Includes coffee table. 3 side tables. 2 lamps. 1 large scales. 4 ash trays. $4500 or best offer Call 703569-5598 for appts TWIN CANONBALL BED. dresser & dry sink $1100. wht iron trundle twin $500 Cargo twin bkcase & ngtstnd $500 2 side chans $300 Oak desk w hutch $200 4x6 oriental rug $400 703-909-0386 r 236 Hay Excellent quality Mixed grass, sq. bales. S250/bale. 540-675-3137 STALL MAT TRUCKLOAD SALE S32 95 per mat an', quantity while they last' 540-3641891 888-823 333’ TRI COUNTY FEEDS m stock-timothy jrchard grass 2nd 3rd cut alfalfa Punna C A 1QC; sweet S6 75 50 10'.C A pellet S6 75 50 Del avail 540-3641891 888-823-3337 nay, straw A Feed f— 254 BuHding Materials Vo J 4.5 ft cast iron tub Victorian dbl mantel Atlanta Stove Co coal cooking stove cast iron sink w dbl dram board Architectural Old 1 House Parts 540-631-8906 MsceAaneous For Sale ATTENTION TREASURE HUNTERS Fisher m scope CZ-7A quicksilver Accessories Excel cond used twice Flint Hill 540-675-3412 AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted 1960s Model Motoring Also Atlas Tyco. Eldon AFX Lionel 703-960-3594 AVON Sarah Batchelder (540) 219-9020 Buy or Sell Skmcare Gifts KITCHEN CABINETS. solid cherry w pecan finish, many upgrades vgc worth $6K asking S3200 540-675-2212 RETIRED CARPENTER has many tools tor sale Call Leonard at 703437-4054. Reston. Va WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe tor entire family Bailey, Resistol. Stetson. Wrangler. Rockies. RoughRider Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton, 540439-1395 50' WIDESCREEN Toshiba HD ready. 18 mo old w 30 mo home serv Pd $1890 Ask $1200. 540-937-8256 WRANGLER JEANS. 13MWZ. 0936 DEN Popular sizes in stock Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton. 540-4391395 WANTED: THE Men of Rappahannock County Calendar 2004. 423737-4522. Musical Instruments V J SOHMER & CO upright piano, walnut w/ french carvings. Excel cond $2650. 540-349-9182 ( ^ 273 Pets V _) BEAGLE PUPS TRI color, & lemon & white, M & F. top quality, 1st shots & dewormed Culpeper 703-608-5463 DOG & PUPPY Training since 1969 ProblemsHousebreaking/ Social Behavior BOB MAIDA 703-893-6049. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC. shots; wormed, black/tan. also sable Parents on premises $400-$450. Becks Kennels. Martmsburg. 304-229-8545. JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS. beautiful, tri color, smooth & broken coats.5M/1F. short legs. •S300 540-829-7223 r Health & Beauty I'rgent news for people who took BEXTRA. or CELEBREX. M.im VIOXX, umts suffered strokes, heart anacks, hean failure, blood ckss and even death, it vou took BfcXTRv or CELEBREX, tou mitf.hr also I raw1 been at risk lor a serious cardiovascular health problem It too or a kited one trad ant of iIh m' problems. call us now roll tree ai 1-800-THE-EAGLE for a tree consuharloo. we practice law only hi Arizona Itut assot une with lawters throughout the I S. GOI.DBERO II OSBORNE I -800-THE-EAGLE (I -HOO-84 !-.IJ4">l vsttH iatwftHTaglf.< oni r Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete and up to date listing ( \ 273 P«ts V_) LAB PUPPIES AKC ready for X-mas E> conformanon Pa'ente on site Yellow M & F S550 304-229-5530 LAB PUPS, yellows Lr ■ est field bloodline; bom 10-2 ready NOW 304-2'4-3524 RAG DOLL KITTENS Male & female neve' raged first shots wn: hold tiP Christmas w deposit 540-822-52’r SHELTIE PUPS A y C shots wormed sate white Parents n premises S400-S4 50 Books Kenneis Mar tmsburg 304-229-8545 ( ^ 290 Found V_) CAT FOUND OUTSIDE IHOP m War'enfon or Nov 24 around ' Opn Small orange 540349-0126 QUILT. FRIDAY Nor ’9;h Near Intersect’m Lee Highway 3 B'.acs wen Pd 540-423-0'. - / 294 Giveaways V_ BARN CATS - Air v,=t checked wil' aem • • Tame Kittrns ant cats pups and dogs • e-d temporary perma ■■ • ' homes Cal 202 244 2866 or Tpl'-t'ee 1 -4" r 225-~935 BARN CATS - An .m checked win jev.-> Tame kittens and cats pups and dogs nee i temporary permanent homes Call • 202-24 ; 2866 or Toll-free ' -?"■ 225-7935 1 ! Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 r ■ 294 Giveaways V CATS AVAILABLE- Wile ;a!s need bein'es at ‘a'ms Darns or herse starts Hea’Mv Ter<i zed and vaccinated Aii need da.i\ fc od end .%ate* Aliev Cat A:,»es a* 2C'c 66 7- 3 630 ex! FREE HORSES, pet or corncanion" on!v r~*o? ndabie. or breed a Me vet '^fe-ences and site •nspeot-on re^Li ;<? 54: - IVfULCH HAY. easv a< 2 YR OLD Shepherd' m.ve riGjtpred jets a crq jibe' d09> ijve- -v.ds oeautifu: -»e^d5 e.'d^ v vc 3ooc f 356 \ “ J Chfldcare i Wanted AFTER SCHOOL CHiLD c. ♦c 7 6 9 vev; jc f,vp house -lev F- a • Ojks Mali Car req ; ^-4^6-' 959 1376 i / ° Improvement i v_3 DAVES GLASS & H -- H--SV’ O V. \J' , ■ L [' • -1r s 1,1,1V ! G 'ass - . -T -: .,r Si". " c A.: c-'.iss tv, tit: ✓1400 Adoption ._J LOVING CHILDLESS COUPLE . -stvvj *c. a.! . • as rts/'t Willing !■: fs'v vgai N nedicai e*i>''is"s Tai collect tit . V- -s - -A 0 Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTV , ! GRACIE LYNN GILLIS ' Executrix of the Estate of Elizabeth Gordon Robinson, deceased. Complainant v. IN CHANCERV NO.. CH04-4Q FLORENCE R. WASHINGTON BB&T, successor in interest to F&M-PEOPLE'S BANK VIRGINIA D. NELSON BETTIE NAIRNE ROBINSON GORDON A. WASHINGTON GREGORY D. WASHINGTON i CLARA WISE ALAN HALEY ALMA CAFARELLA MARK ANTHONY ROBINSON WILLIAM L. CARTER BETTY HALEY and SAM MCCRACKEN. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is: to administer the estate of Elizabeth Gordon j Robinson under the direction and protection | of the Court. Specifically, the undersigned i Executrix asks that all proper parhes m inter-1 est be provided with notice of these proceedings and that the Last Will and Testa-, ment of the decedent be reviewed so that a determination may be had as to whether such ! Will is in fact the Will of the decedent It appearing by affidavit tiled according to law that the above-named Defendant VIRGINIA D. NELSON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and tie- las! known post office address is 25 Keney Ter race, Hartford, Connecticut 06112. that the above-named Defendant BETTIE NAIRNE ROBINSON is not a resident ot the Commonwealth of Virginia, and hei last known post office address is 301 Green Avenue, i Brooklyn, New York 1 1238-1421, that the above-named Defendant CLARA WISE is not' a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and her last known post office address is 80S Pepperidge Road. Westbury Long Island. N> 11590: that the above-named Defendant ALMA CAFARELLA is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and her las' known post office address is 166-33-89 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 and that the abovenamed Defendant BETTY HALEY is not a i resident ot the Commonwealth of, Virginia, j and her last known post office address is 103 ! Florida Street. Buffalo. New York 14028 I It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the estate of Eliza- j beth Gordon Robinson, deceased, including j but not limited to the above named non-1 resident Defendants, appear on er before the j 4th day of January 2005, in the Clerk's Office ! of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, [ Virginia. Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, j Washington, Virginia 22747. and do what is j necessary to protect their interests It is further ORDERED that this order be I published once a week for four successive i weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspa-l per of general circulation in the County of Rap- j pahannock; that a copy of this order be posted . at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held: and that a copy ot this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown i by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed: above. - I ENTERED this 10" day of November. 2004. , Dian_e_Bruce Clerk o‘ the Circu't Court , I ASK FOR THIS. I Douglas K. Baumgardner Counsel tor Complainant 211A Main Street P O Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone 540-675-3617 Facsimile 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No 15989 11-18,11-25,12-02,12-09-04 #615672 '

Employment r. i *kH'i Full Time Employment A Realistic $250K yearly potential income working from home. T rammr [>: osiiieA. EXIT THE RAT RACES. START LIVING THE LITE YOU DESERVE: 24 Hour into mess*»£e Call 1-800-S44-9761 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Experienced with own tools, VA State Insp. license preferred. license preferred. AUTO TECHNICIAN Experienced. Salary plus commission or flat rate. Plenty of work. Come grow with us!! Marshall Ford Call David Baird 540-364-1548 545 Full Time Employment I CARPENTERS efcxperienced in al aspec& from taring to trim. eJdn a company N pridaslsefnquaitywak. Greg days 540-229-9443 540-675-3901 CARPENTERS & LABORERS WANTED Experienced, to build bams & sheds in Fauquier & surroundhg counties. Please call 1-888-GOLD-CUP (1-888-465-3287) CARPENTERS LEADS & LABORERS No. VA Based Design-build firm of equestrian facilities. Excellent benefits. (703) 830-9500 CNC MACHINIST Experienced only, excellent benefits. Sterling, Virginia, call for appointment. 703-450-4401 (— 545 V_ Fun Time Employment J Const. Longterm Utility Project Dulles Airport NEEDED: • Superintendent • Pipe Forman • Exravalor Operators • Pipe Layers ► Loader Operators Cafl 703-998-6510 Cook in private home, extensive food prep required 30 hrs week. Light housekeeping & laundry also $550'week. 540-341-2716 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Rapidlv growing auc lion companv in Ster ling. VA seeks H. exp'd driver of a 24 straight truck. GDI & OTR exp prefd but not req'd. Responsi bilities incl: sunervi sion of laborers. load/ unload furniture, mgs K art. WkndS & na tiomvide travel req'd. Must be reliable, re sponsible K have clean driving record. We offer $18/hr. 40 GO his with PAID benefits inclg inedi cal & dental coverage & personal & sick time lax resume/ driving record to: DM. 703-661-8641 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Fauquier Times-Democra? ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Enthusiasm Wanted! Seeking determined individuate No experience necessary to Make $800-$1CXXy wk. Call Ray between 9:3OA-2:00P at: 866-247-0020. Must be 21 w/valid Driver's License. EXCITING CAREER in the Financial field. Work around your current schedule. No experience, training provided. Call office to set up an appointment: 703-330-1119 VIRGINIA PRESS SERVICES ADVERTISING AUCTIONS •AUCTION - Construction Equipment & Truck, Friday, December 10, 8AM, Richmond, VA, Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Trailers, Dumps, Derricks, & More, Motleys Auction & Realty Group, 804.355.2100, VAAL #16, www.Motleys.com • AUCTION - REAL ESTATE - Greater Richmond, VA Area. TUES. Dec. 7, 6PM. 120+ Properties. Estate Portfolio, Special Commissioner's Investor Liquidation. Building lots, residential, commercial, industrial, and income-producing properties. Motley's Auction & Realty Group, Inc. www.motleys.com. VA Lie #16. 804-355-2100. • AUCTION: CIRCA 1840 Brick Home on 5 acres located 1 mile to The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV. December 18, 1 p.m. Information 1-800-726-2897 www.riverbendauction.com. Randy Burdette #927. •AUCTION: Modem Commercial/Industrial Facility, Lynchburg, VA. Thursday, December 16th. Excellent location, road frontage, large & fenced lot, covered bays. Call for brochure, www.countsauction.com 800-780-2991. (VAAF93) AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE •$500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Jeeps, etc! Cars/Trucks/SUV's from $500! For Listings Call 800-749-8167 V030. Fee. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES • ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy. All for $9,995. 1-800-814-6047 •Are you making $1,710 per week? All cash vending routes with prime locations available now! Under $9,000 investment required. Call Toll Free (24-7) 888-333-2254. COLLECTIBLES • SPORTSCARDS & SPORTS COLLECTIBLES - Autograph Guests, Coins, Antique Toys & Collectibles, NASCAR at the Richmond Winter Classic Dec. 10-12, International Raceway. 250 tables. Admission $5. Guests include John Riggins, Tom Seaver, Steve Carlton, Phil Neikro, Gaylord Perry & the cast from 'Christmas Story". Fees & info: csashows.com, 540-456-6877. EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS • ** ANNOUNCEMENT ** NOW HIRING for 2004 Postal Jobs $17.50-$59.00/hour. Paid Training. Full Benefits. No Experience Necessary. Green Card OK. Call 1-866-399-5718 Ext. 154. Fee. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE • SAWMILLS - $2,695.00 - LumberMate-2000 & LumberLite-24. Norwood Industries, also manufactures utility ATV attachments, log skidders, portable board edgers and forestry equipment, www.norwoodindustries.com - Free information: 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N. FINANCIAL SERVICES / MONEY TO LEND / MORTGAGES •ANY CREDIT RATING! 1st & 2nd Mortgages Fast! Low Rates! Easy Payment Plans! No Upfront Fees! Apply Free/Call Charles Toney or Kim Patterson (804) 364-3666 or toll-free (800) 401-1011. Aggressive Mortgage. • Mortgages, Refinance or Purchase. No Money Down. No Income, All Credit Considered. No mobile homes. 888-874-4829 or www.AccentCapital.com. Licensed Broker VA, MD. HEALTH • Family Health Care w/Prescription Plan! $69.95/month: Excellent coverage nationwide. No limitations, includes Dental, Vision, Pre-existing Conditions OK! Call WCG 1-800-288-9214 ext. 2340. HELP WANTED • THEATER MANAGER FOR NON-PROFIT, 250-seat theater in growing community. Excellent opportunity to take first-rate theater to new levels of achievement. Competitive salary and benefits. Send letter, resume, salary history to: Search Committee, P. O. Box 1051, Harrisonburg, VA 22803. HELP WANTED / TRUCK DRIVERS • Run Close to Home! $.50 per mile! GREEN MILES$! Home Weekly! New Equipment! Blue Cross/Blue Shield! 401k! EZ Pass/Toll Cards! HEARTLAND EXPRESS 1-866-282-5861 www.heartlandexpress.com • REGIONAL RUNS AVAILABLE! Home Weekly! Midwest-Northeast-Southeast. Also Hiring OTR Company-Owner Operator Solo-Teams. Call 1-800-CFI-DRIVE www.cfkJrive.com •COMPANY DRIVERS WITH MINIMUM 1 YEAR OTR EXPERIENCE, $.35 CPM AND $1500 SIGNING BONUS EAST COAST OPERATION, WILLIAM EDWARDS, INC. 1-800-876-3436 • Drivers/OTR - Tanker looking for Professional Drivers! NEW 2005 Equipment, Top Pay, BONUSES, Prepass & EZ Pass, Rider Program & Much more! North American Tank Lines 866-748-6285 • Driver Trainees. A Great Career! Excellent Pay/Benefits. C.R. England Needs CDL Driver Trainees. Company Paid School. Limited Positions Available. Call Now! Toll Free 1 -866-619-6081. • ADVANCE YOUR DRIVING CAREER! Increase in Pay Package. Contractors & Company Needed. Flatbed - Refrigerated - Tanker. Over-the-Road. Some Regional. Commercial Driver's License Training. 1-800-771-6318. www.primeinc.com • Driver - COVENANT TRANSPORT. Teams and Solos check out our new pay plan. Ask about our Regional Runs. Owner Operators, Experienced Drivers, Solos, Teams and Graduate Students. CaH 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729). Equal Opportunity Employer • NEED A JOB? CRST. No Experience? No Problem! No Credit Check. No Monthly Payment. Immediate Benefit Package. $600-$900/Week. Now Hiring In Your Area. 1 -877-443-8289. • Drivers Needed - Company/Owner Operators! Late Model Conventionals. Up to $45,000/year! Home Weekends! Good Benefits/Orientation Pay. CDL-A with 2 Years Experience. Call M-F 9:00-5:00.1-800-824-7778. • Drivers/Driving school graduates ask about our pay increase! Tuition reimbursement. No waiting for trainers. No NYC. Guaranteed Hometime. USA Truck 800-237-4642. • Drivers - $1,000 Sign-on for Experienced OTR. Pay Increase! Dedicated & Regional Available also. Owner Operators, Teams and CDL grads welcome. USA Truck 800-237-4642. •Drivers: Owner Operators - Tractors $1.53, Straight Trucks $1.15, Cargo Vans $.75-.80 Sign-on incentive Call Tri-State Expedited 888-320-5424 • ATTENTION DRIVERS! WERNER ENTERPRISES needs INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS for OTR & Regional. Hiring Quality Grads from CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING. $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement. WEEKDAY or WEEKEND TRAINING 1-800-646-2374. • Drivers: OTR Drivers make 43 cpm. Our OTR program ensures you earn more - no gimmicks and no fuzzy math, just top pay! You begin with a great starting wage: 3+ years - start at 36 cpm; 1 to 3 years: start at 35 cpm; 3 to 12 months: start at 34 cpm. And with guaranteed rapid raises, your're at 37 cpm within months; your increases continue until you reach 43 cpm! You can add up to an additional 2 cpm with bonuses paid each month - you donl have to wait until the end of the year or quarter. Our package also includes paid vacations and full benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription discount, 401k with matched contributions and more! Operate your own late-model conventional with the flexibility of taking it home with you for time off - every 14 days if you choose. Call now...we’ll have your truck waiting for you! 1-800-2JBHUNT. EOE. Subject to d/s. 3 months experience required. • Drivers; 100% Owner Operator CRST Malone! Average Over $1.70 Gross + 10% of Fuel Surcharge! No Forced Dispatch / Home Most Weekends / Trailers Available. Call Now! 800-366-6361. LAND FOR SALE • Carroll County, VA. 280+/- Acres, divided into lots. Beautiful views of NC Piedmont. Only minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway. 1 Hour from Commercial Airports in NC and VA. Price $575,000. Jim Woltz, REALTOR. Woltz & Associates, Brokers & Auctioneers. 800-551-3588. www.woltz.com • landnearOC.com has big mountain acreage at bargain prices. Under 2 hours DC. End of year savings right NOW! LISTINGS • CASH GRANTS - 2004! Private, Government grants for Personal Bills, School, Business, etc. $47 billion dollars left unclaimed 2003. Never Repay, Live Operators. 1-800-410-2613 ext. 45. FEE. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE • FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM includes standard installation. 3 MONTHS FREE HBO & Cinemax! Access to over 225 channels! Limited time offer. S&H, restrictions apply. 1-800-270-4654. SCHOOLS / INSTRUCTION • EARN YOUR DEGREE - Online from home. Business, Paralegal, Computers, Networking and more. Financial Aid available, job placement assistance, and computers provided. 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M-F. providing vocational training & employment support for small groups ol adults with disabilities in community business settings. Requires a degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience. Salary $25,000$28,000 plus gixxj benefits. Applicants must have a good driving record and be able to pass a drug & alcohol screening & criminal background check For more information please call 703-T79-2100, ask for Mike or Ava or send resume & copv of driving record to: ECHO, P.O. Box 2277 Leesburg, VA 20177 MILLER TOYOTA Part Time Automotive Parts Department Retail Parts Counter Hours: Mon-Fri, 6p-9p Sat. 10a-3p Dealer or Jobber Experience Preferred. Call Mark Wing at: 703-396-5056 or John Strain 703-396-5053 to schedule an appointment. Sr. Clinician 5-59-1 Gr. 125 $38,342.27. Provide short-term treatment to address full range of child, adolescent & family issues in outpatient behavioral health center in Warrenton. Provide supervision for clinical monitoring & staff licensure. Ability to independently assess & treat consumers in crisis/emergency, individual. family, marital, and group settings. MS. Degree & LPC, LCSW or Licensed Clinical PH D. required. MH #5-9-4; MR #5-35-4 Gr. 120: $30,047.16. Provide case management services for consumers with mental illness & their families. Provide assessment, advocacy, case management, consultation & training in outpatient, inpatient, emergency & day program settings. BS & 2 yrs exp. RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 12/20, 8:30 a.m. (540) 825-3100 x3216. P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100. kjennings@rrcsb.org. EEO'AA GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!!! WILLIAM A. HAZEL, INC. A leading site development contractor is expanding it’s operations and has immediate openings at TOP WAGES!!! Driver Positions: Management Positions: Dump I rucks Estimators Flatbed Trucks Project Managers Boom I rucks Dirt Iechnicians Vac d ruck Operator Superintendents Volvo Oft Road Dumps Superintendents Lube Trucks Mechanics Fuel Trucks Steam Trucks We are also adding Full Creu's at TOP WAQESW Tipe Crews Pan Crews Volvo Crews Clearing Crews Punch Crews Bond Release Crews Operator Positions: Cal Track Excavators Cat T rack Loaders Cat 1 rack Dozers Cat Clearing Rakes Cat 621 Scrapers (Pans) Cat Rubber Tire Loaders Gradall Ask about our incentives!!! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow with us. Additional Benefits include: 40IK Plan, Vacation, Health, Dental & Lite Insurance, bhort & Long Term Disability. Call 703-378-8300 ext. 278 EOE M/F/DA' Classified/Editorial Paginator ^ Know Quark? Now accepting applications for _a full-time position The l imes Community Newspapers, an aggressive and award-winning chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for a Classified/Editorial Paginator for its production team. The position is full-time. Applicant must be a team player and able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. SCS’s ClassPag Program or any classified layout system is preferred. QuarkXPress experience is required. SCS training will be provided. Jump into the challenging, fast-paced, constantly changing career of newspaper design! Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Stacy Conroy, Paginator Supervisor Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax: 703-771-0051 or e-mail resumes as ■PDF attachment to sconroy@timespapers.com Looking for a job got you frazzled? Join a WinningTeam* We have a full-time position in our Ad Traffic department for a -- production coordinator. Responsibilities include Ad order entry and verifying ad placement in our various products. Skills we are seeking include: computer knowledge, good typing ability and a keen eye for detail. Must be punctual and a team player. You will also have the opportunity to learn our Ad Layout System, with which you will determine ad placement and color configuration in our 18 Newspapers. Fax or Email resume' or letter of interest to: (Dmes (EansnzaESHai northern Virginia FACILITIES MANAGER Announcement # 2396 Fauquier County Public School System is recruiting for a Facilities Manager. This position is responsible for planning, administering, and supervising facilities related programs for the school division, including minor systems replacement, minor construction and reno^ vation, custodial services, energy management, and environmental remediation. In addition, this position serves as liaison for maintenance and repair of school properties by Fauquier County General Services Department staff and contractors. This position routinely coordinates activities with construction management staff to implement best practices and standards for construction and renovations that enhance the life span of facilities and achieve cost efficiencies in maintaining facilities. The Manager prepares and maintains the budget, and serves as staff support for the School Board Building Committee. The Manager reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Administration. Qualified applicants must possess a comprehensive knowledge of facilities maintenance and construction of buildings; local, state, and federal building codes; safety regulations; indoor air quality and remediation; preventive maintenance; property management and governmental procurement processes. Demonstrated experience in budget development and management; program analysis and evaluation; preparation of reports and findings; ability to read, understand, and interpret laws; industry standards, and technical documents related to facilities maintenance and repair, safety of staff and employees, and construction and renovation of buildings, (e.g. MSDS, CAD, blueprints) is required. Preferred applicants should hold a vocational/technical degree and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience relating to the performance of duties. Experience as a facilities manager, construction manager, or related positions required. Salary range is $47,346.00 to $72,072.00 depending upon experience. Successful applicant will be required to be available to respond to after hour emergencies. School Division provides an assigned vehicle. Interested applicants must submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 320 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 by 4:30 pm on December 20, 2004. For assistance call (540) 428-8700 or email jjdownes@fcps1.org. Fax # (540) 347-3610. Applications may be printed from the website www.fcps1.org. EEO/AA/M/F/D I lisii ff 1 lifa ililkWi Wanted Times Comrpunity Newspapers is looking for a full time individual to help manage the distribution of our newspapers. This is an entry level position with opportunity for advancement after 90 days. This individual will be working with the Circulation Manger both in and out of the office as well as on his/her own. This is a hands on job where you will be handling bundles of newspapers, driving in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties (checking on service and delivering papers), and speaking with our customers. Requirements: prefer EXCEL computer experience, must be able to work with customers both on the phone and in the field, have good driving record, be able to read a map, and have own vehicle. This is a full time position with medical, 401K. and paid vacation. Construction Assistant Project Manager Parks, Recreation and Community Services Position available with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services managing building and site infrastructure projects and capital asset replacement projects. Assists with development of facility programming and design/ construction budgets. Reviews engineering design and resolves design and construction issues. Performs construction field management and monitors contractor project documentation. Technical liaison for civil and architect resources. Applicant must have the ability to work extensively with citizens, developers and contractors, interdepartmental and multijurisdictional representatives, and have excellent engineering, construction and customer service skills. Provides administrative support' as needed to other project managers. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 3 years experience in construction/project management including 6 month’s individual or team project experience. (Hiring Range: $38,965-$52.602/yr). Closes: 12/22/2004. Ref #05-210. For additional information and to receive a requited application contact Website: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703)777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Advertising Consultant Times Community Newspapers is ; currently seeking a Full Time ' Advertising Consultant Duties and Responsibilities: • Business to business sales • Develop and maintain client and corporate relationships. • Develop and implement effective marketing plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type. • Work with individual clients in determining, then fulfilling their advertising needs. • Act as a corporate ambassador at community and business functions. • Create advertising themes, write copy and prepare layout designs. • Manage accounts receivable for customer base. Requirements: • Motivated self-starter that is very customer service oriented with professional appearance. • Must thrive on cold calling, business development and prospecting. • Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities. • Above average initiative, creativity, negotiation and listening skills. • Reliable transportation. • Computer / Internet literate, basic Microsoft products. Word and Excel skills. Additional Information: We offer excellent training and lucra- ■ tive sales opportunity that includes: • Base Salary + Commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Benefits • 401K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, cover letter and salary history to lschilling@timespapers.com or fax to 703.435.9754

CLASSIFIED 1800) 852-4797 Employment Automotive COLLEGE ACCESS ADVISOR : PT Provide college planning assistance to high school students and parents. Work cooperatively with guidance staff. Services include exploration of college options, applications process, and financial aid. Flexible scheduling required. BS degree required, master's degree preferred in education, counseling, or other related field. • Send resume ASAP to: • Headwtrs@shentel.net . or: Headwaters, • P.O. Box 448, Washington, VA 22747 Deadline is December 15, 2004 Rappahannock County Public Schools Guidance Counselor, [ Long-Term Substitute •College degree required. •■Virginia license and experience in school counseling preferred. •Daily salary will be determined by qualifications. •>lo benefits are included with this position. ; Application Deadline: . February 1st or until filled • Contact RayeTupper, 987-8773, or ‘ fax resume to 987-8896. EOE. LABORER Equipment and supply company seeks a laborer to load and unload equipment, stock and store supplies, maintain the yard and stage equipment for shipment. Opportunity for technical training as a mechanic possible. Some overtime. We provide training, tools, uniforms and an excellent benefits package. Northern Virginia Location. Application, resume/ information to: D.l. 44894 Old Ox Road, Sterling, Va. 20166 Fax number (703^7 i742-9418 shone (703) 471-0051 545 Full Time V Employment MECHANIC / HEAVY EQUIPMENT / NIGHTS Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE is// <5 DILL Now Hiring ► Office Admin (M-F10-3) > Servers • Hostess 3 LOCATIONS: Gainesville, VA. 703-753-2597 Centreville, VA 703-815-7427 Ashbum, VA 703-723-8246 Ads Work Cali a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Giving CS). : our best Career Opportunities Safeway Stores We are currently seeking friendly, customer-oriented individuals for a variety of part time positions (Weekend work required). Applicants for Courtesy Clerk and Cashier positions must be 16 years of age. • Cashiers • Service Clerks-Bakery, Deli, Floral, Produce • Seafood Clerks • Starbucks Baristas • Courtesy Clerks ; * Pharmacy Technicians • Department Managers*Deli, Bakery, . Seafood, Floral • Meat Cutters, Cake Decorators, Donut Fryers : Great Reasons to join our Safeway Team: > Competitive Pay • Flexible schedules and paid training Health and Pension Benefits • Paid vacations and holidays :• Leisure time activity discounts • Saving Plans if you are want to work for one of the largest food and drug chains in North America and are looking for a career (not a job) please visit your local Safeway Store find see a member of our management team for for current openings. ; On site drug test will be administered-please bring photo identification. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V m Mr"::*Health Cara • LPNs or RNs $3000 SIGN ON BONUS Three - FT positions : 3-11 Shift l PT positions/ All shifts ] $1,500 Sign on bonus with excellent benefits and competitive wages. * New Staffing Pattern * Gail Weakley, HR Manager . PH: 540-825-2884 * Fax: 540-829-0238 'Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center * 602 Madison Rd. * Culpeper, VA 22701 uiuryu mfa not *EOE, EHO, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CLINICAL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, December 9, 2004 3:30-7:00 pm ;J Reston Medical Center ■I 11445 Sunset Hills Rd ;; 2nd Floor * Health Education I! Conference Room 1 Reston, VA 21209 Reston Urgent Care Clinical Nurse Manager - 20 hrs Clinical RN - 9 hrs Patient Appointment Reception Clerk - 9 hrs Loudoun Medical Center ;; Clinical RN - Peds/IM - 20 hrs MWF Kaiser IVrmanente continues to define the future of health care. Come be a part of that future in Northern Virginia! To register for this Open House, please call (SOI) 816-39(6 interested candidates, please submit resume ftferencinu source code RNOH1203WP to: Tracy K.Williamstfilkp.org; fax (301) 962-41(K): or mail: Kaiser I’ermanente, box 6S00, Rockville, MD 20849 ©200-t Kaiser Houndation Health Plan of the Mk) Atlantic States, Inc. PHO/AA employer Drug-free work pi. kc :: W KAISER PERMANENT!* jobt.kaisarparmananta.org director of nursing Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 180 bed has an immediate opening for a: DIRECTOR OF NURSING Interested candidates should contact: Mary Yengst, Administrator Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net RN $5000 SIGN ON BONUS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 180 Bed Facility Knowledge and ability to apply principles of management and leadership RN with two years nursing experience, in long term care Fax resume to: Gail Weakley, Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net NURSING Weekend Program LPNs or RNs Sign up for our Weekend Program $28-$32 per hour Choose to work 2 weekends or all 4. To find out more about the program and to see if you qualify, stop by for an interview or cat: Gail Weakley, HR Manager PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701 EOE, EHO, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center OPEN HOUSE Dec. 14. 2004 11am to 6pm LPNs & RN§ Charge Nurses f We know your time is important to you and your family. • If you fll out an application and qualfy for employment at our facfltty, we wll provide you a Gift Certificate: DINNER FOR 2 AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT \|Ve offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Stop in and tour our facility!! • Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-826-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net k EOE, Drug Free Workplace BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier Times-Democrat Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Puff Tbvw employment V) PALM HARBOR! HOMES Seeking local housing Service Technicians. Great benefits. Competitive pay & incentives. Construction experience required. Must be drug free with clean driving record. Please fax resume to 704-983-8750 or call 800-677-3783 for application. PLANT REPAIRMAN / WELDER. NIGHTS. Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE RESTAURANT Aster, a critically acclaimed fine dining venue in historic Mddleburg. seeks Servers as well as All Kitchen Staff positions. Call Mr. Astorga 540-687-4080 Retail Sales FT. Some Saturday’s required. Warrantor! location. Fax resume to: 540-347-0861 Salesman Growing local fuel oil company seeks motivated salesperson to sell gasoline, Diesel, off-road fuel and heating oil to homes, work sites and businesses. Salary plus commission. 703-759-4328 for more info. mAm FuN Time cmpKvynwvn ^_J SALES PERSON Honda/Yamaha Motorcycle/ATV Dealership seeks: motivated FT sales person. Base salary -►commission comp to previous experience. Health ins. avail. Great earnings potential. 540-347-4591 Sign Maker/ Installer FT About Signs Amissvllle 540-341-2728 WAREHOUSE LABORER t <> in Sterling, VA seeks FT laborer. Must be reliable. I wve dependable transportation & drive manual trans. $l2/hr with paid benefits Fax resume to WL at 703 661 8641 Wild and Dependable If there is such a person call Ray at 866-247-0020 Between 9:30A2: OOP and earn $800-$1000/wk. Must be 21 w/ valid Driver's License Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 ENTRY LEVEL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN Times Community Newspapers is seeking a qualified and motivated person to join its technical support department This fulltime entry level job with full benefits will provide a wide range of experience and exposure to the successful candidate. We operate in Macintosh. Windows, Linux and Unix environment. We otter a comprehensive benefits package Including: ★ Health & Dental Coverage ★ 40IK plan (with match) ★ Short term & long term disability plan (company sponsored) ★ Life Insurance (company sponsored) To be considered you must have both hardware and software experience and excellent troubleshooting skills,. Please send your resume and salary history to systemssupport@timespapers.com NEW HOMES REAL ESTATE ADVEKnsNG Consultant Times Community Newspapers is currently seeking a responsible and dedicated New Homes advertising consultant for our Reston office. This candidate should posses excellent customer service skills and the ability to work on multiple deadlines. Agency advertising experience a plus! Need more incentive? How about... A established, well-respected local newspapers. -Company that promotes & invests in growth and employees. Seasoned management ☆Ongoing training & professional sales tools. ☆ Sales assistance & award-winning ad designers. ☆ Competitive compensation. Benefit Program and Initial Guarantee. Please email or fax your resume, cover letter and salary history to: Amanda Graham Fairfax Director of Advertising 703-689-4641(fax) agrahdm @ timespapers.com VIA SATELLITE, INC. Now Hiring TECHNICIANS Via Satellite is the local fulfillment contractor for Dish Network. We currently are doing work for Costco, Wachovia, Radio Shack and Sears. In addition we are also doing Installation and trouble shooting for residential customers. You must be able to work outside and climb ladders. You will be assigned a company van. ladders, gas card, and Nextel. This is a full or part-time position with the following benefits offered: Group Health. Prescription Card, Vision, Life, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Training, and will earn $42,000 + a year. 1-800-635-1050 ext.176 to set up an interview EOE (Times IfCommunitv Ncwsp.iporsji NORTHERN VIRGINIA The Times Community Newspapers, a group of award-winning weekly newspapers based . in Reston, Va., has an immediate opening for a community reporter. Duties include writing news and feature stories on a variety of subjects, including education, business, crime and local government. Candidates should have news reporting experience or a related degree. Competitive pay and excellent benefits. Send resume and writing samples: Times Community Newspapers Attention: Steve Cahill, Editor 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411, Reston, Virginia 20190. E-mail to scahill@timesDaoers.com. r anrt Antiques & 600 Classics V_J CHEVY CORVETTE 82 mint cond, all new parts. AT. 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CD new exhaust.lthr int. exc cond. $5200 540-349-143S KIA 97 SEPHIA 4 dr AC. auto, new tires & Drakes VA inspec. 90 K mi. excel cond $2950 obo. 703-938-1505 LEXUS ES300 98: 62K. 1 owner. $12.877. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TO YOTA,703-359-1010 LINCOLN 99 TOWNCAR, Exec series, clean, 29K miles. $12,800. Call Carl 703444-1066. LINCOLN 89 TOWNCAR. white. 80K mi, ps. pb, loaded, great cond . runs good, $1400/ obo. 703-281-5515 Stafford Insulation & Home Products L. L. 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SUBARU LEGACY LS '96: AWD. AT one year or12Kmi warr $5,945 OURISMAN CHANTILLY TOYOTA, 703-378-2323 SUBARU LEGACY Wagon. 97'. 134K 5sp AWD. ac. am'fm cass new tires ps. abs PW/DLoMirrors 30mpg Great commuter car runs great S4000 5T1 214-9371 TOYOTA 00 Avalon XLS, beige, auto all power. 32 5 K miles excel cond $14 500 703-729-0218 TOYOTA AVALCN XLS '01: Toyota Certif ed 5 from S15 877 OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA.703-359-1010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 01- 99: V6. 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By MALCOLM GUNN WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS oyota’s Scion division xB andtC. While other car companies offer a smattering of vehicles that cater to the demanding sub-30 crowd, Toyota has gone the extra distance by creating a separate brand — Scion — that, it hopes, younger buyers will go for. The rationale is simple enough. Toyota’s current entry-level Echo, Corolla and Matrix, although successful, haven’t fully enticed the intended (younger) audience. Although part of the reason relates to price, there's also the perception that the Toyota name is historically tied to an older demographic, borne out by the 40-plus median buying age of the company’s products. The plan is for Scion to capture Toyota’s fair share of emerging new car buyers with a one-two-three punch of attractive products that are as easy to buy as they are cool to own. Just how easy Scion makes the purchase process is demonstrated by the showroom (also called the discovery zone in Scion-speak). There, the focus is less on initial contact with sales personnel and more on getting to know the cars and viewing peripherals such as giant plasma display screens and Internet kiosks for accessing the Scion Web site. The sales staff don’t hassle then young prospects with a lengthy options list since, other than transmission, color and airbag choices, only a few dealerinstalled add-ons such as alloy wheels, fog lamps, rear spoiler and side graphics are offered. They also won’t haggle with you over the posted price, which is the price. To further personalize your nde, Scion dealers can direct you toa group of selected aftermarket suppliers that offer all manner of speed and performance parts for your consideration. The first two vehicles out of the gate, the wagon-shaped xA and bread-van-shaped s' plans to meet the ABCs of youth transportation needs with three models aptly named the xA, xB, were launched in Cali The xA looks the most like a Toyota product with a roofline that mimics that of the Matrix. uct with a - nimics 2004T05 Scion models ★2004 xA and xB wagons and 2005 tC hatchback sport coupe ★1.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder makes 108 horsepower (xA/xB) ★2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder makes 160 horsepower (tC) ★Five-speed manual transmission, or optional four-speed automatic ★Toyota's Scion marque is aimed at a younger generation of buyers shopping for their first set of new wheels. ★According to Toyota officials, at this point' the more attention-grabbing xB is outselling the xA by a wide margin. But the impending arrival of the tC sport coupe might just change all that. ★Feature for feature, the Scions boast excellent value for the money. The shallow — and non-negotiable — sticker price also makes them easy to buy ★Safety: Front airbags: side-impact airbags (opt.): side-curtain airbags (opt): anti-lock brakes, first-aid kit: traction control: stability control (std, on xB). ★MPG (city/hwy): 32/38 (xA, MT): 31/35 (xB. MT): n/a tC ★Base prices: $12,500 (xA): $13,700 (xB); $16,000 (tC) fomia in June, 2003. Now there are Scion stores in 25 states, representing 60 per cent of all Toyota dealers. The xA and xB both use a modified Echo platf orm and each are fitted with its 108-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder powerplant and your choice of a five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic. The xB, however, gets the nod for most controversial design. If it’s a deliberate move on Toyota’s part to develop iastant on-the-street recognition, it certainly works. The xB is also roomier and has four king-size doors and a large liftgate that can swallow all kinds of oversized goods. On the other hand, the xA’s more conventional, but still attractive appearance won’t attract as many eyeballs, but the car appears more macho with its rounded lines accented by bulging fenders. The $12,500 xA and $13,700 xB come with an impressive content list, including air conditioning, tilt steering. anti-lock brakes, traction control, keyless remote entry, rear window wiper, six-speaker audio system with CD/MP3 player and power windows, mirrors and door locks. The xB adds stability control. But it doesn’t stop there. The tC hatchback sports coupe is about to be unveiled with a $16,000 base price to beat up on most of its competitors. No need to pay extra for a moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, power hatchback release or rear seats that recline up to 45 degrees. Again, just select your color and either a base fivespeed stick or optional four-speed automatic transmission and (hive it away. The tC is propelled by a 160horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder motor, but that output can be raised to around 200 horsepower with a dealerinstalled supercharger designed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). As a newly emerging division backed by a well-known name, Scion is positioned to have a major impact on those elusive younger buyers that Toyota seeks. And with solid value for the money, don't be surprised if a few older folks sneak over to the Scion side of the showroom for a look-see as well. The new tC runs in sharp contrast to the boxier xA and xB Scions. r ~ *\ 605 Automobiles V J TOYOTA CAMRY XLE, SE 03- 02: NAV Certified FR $18,877. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA,703-359-1010 TOYOTA '93 CAMRY XLE. V-6, exc cond. CC.5 spd pwr w, mn rt, alrm sys. ABS. prem snd sys., nw cllch, tnt gls, 147 K mi Edmunds $3498. Sell $3200 703430-1416 TOYOTA '98 COROLLA VE, only 34K mi, AT. am/fm cassette, digital clock. 1 ownr. exc cond. $6150 703-830-6533. 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