Rappahannock News, December 30, 2004

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2004 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents 126th Year ... No. 52 Phone (540)675-3338 Meetings & Notices • Rappahannock County government offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s holiday and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3. • The District Court will be closed Thursday, Dec. 30 and will reopen on Jan. 3. • The Rappahannock News will be closed Friday, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s holiday and will reopen Jan. 3. • The Rappahannock National Bank will close Friday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. and will reopen Monday, Jan. 3 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. • On Monday, Jan. 3 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. See agenda on page A5. RCHS cheerleader heads to Orange Bowl By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The thrill of being named All American was exciting for two local Cheerleaders, but for one, the nomination has lead to the event of a lifetime — to perform in the 71st Annual Orange Bowl football game in Miami, Fla. This past July, Rappahannock County High School’s Kelsey Hutcheson and Corey Voorhies attended cheer camp at the University of Baltimore. Several months before, the pair had begun working on stunts together, and were the only two at the camp who could partner stunt. Their skill caught the attention of camp instructors, and they were two of the 25 nominated out of a field of 200 cheerleaders to be named All American. This honor has led to an invitation for Hutcheson to perform at the Orange Bowl next week, where the University of Southern California will take on Oklahoma University for college football’s national championship. “After working so hard in high school, it is nice to have something that you are recognized for, like cheerleading. It is something I can be proud of,” said Hutcheson. The RCHS senior leaves for Miami on Dec. 31 with her father, Greg Hutcheson. There, she will have five rehearsals before the actual show. The nationally-televised event takes place on Jan. 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Hutcheson will perform in the pregame show and during halftime, joining 2,000 of the nation’s best talent on the field. The halftime show, which features acclaimed performers Gwen Stefani and Ashlee Simpson, is where See CHEERLEADER, Page A6 Rappahannock Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath MIAMI BOUND: Rappahannock County High School cheerleader Kelsey Hutcheson has been named All American and will cheer at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla. on Jan. 4 at the pre-game and halftime shows. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) -W-------- - --—2004 Crrra of,the Year Ann iSpieker Behind a camera, behind a stethoscope, behind a firehose, behind the wheel in a drivers’ education course — it seems that most of what Rappahannock County’s Ann Spieker does is behind someone else, a silent force whose presence is noticed long after she has moved on. Her formal titles are Chief of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Chief of the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association. A former teacher at Rappahannock County High School, she began a track team in 1972, and was responsible for the building of the track that is still exists at the school. As Rappahannock County High School principal Roger Mello says, “She is just one of those people. Wherever good things are happening, you look for Ann.” For all she has done behind the scenes to make the Rappahannock community a better place, the Rappahannock News salutes Spieker as its 2004 Citizen of the Year. Although she no longer teaches at RCHS, Spieker remains involved with its athletics. She is the one who has taken the photos of school athletes, enlarged them to postersize and placed the display on the walls of the athletic department of the high school. She is the coach responsible for 14 of the banners for wins in cross country and track district, regional and state competitions that hang in the gymnasium at RCHS. Started girls’ track team Spieker began teaching physical education and driver’s education at the high school in 1971, just after graduation from Radford University. In 1972 she began the girls’ track team at the school with only Photo Courtesy Washington Volunteer Fire Department IN ACTION: Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief Ann Spieker aims foam to extinguish a fire. Spieker is Rappahannock News' 2004 Citizen of the Year. 12 members. By 1976, the Rappahannock County High School girls’ track team was Skyline District Champs, Region B Champions and state runner-ups. It is no wonder she was twice tapped Skyline District Coach of the Year. “She is sort of the founding mother of the school track proS'am,” said Washington attorney oug Baumgardner. Rappahannock County High School Assistant principal, Mike Tupper, recalls that when he was a student at RCHS, “You would see that old brown pickup with a camper top on it pull in the parking lot, and all of a sudden, 25 girls would roll out of it. No one ever had an excuse not to be at practice ... she would come pick them up at their house and take them back home.” By 1977, Spieker knew that the school needed to have its own track, so she began a fund raising program to build one. Often, it was the coach herself who would be seen clearing the land and raking cinders to form the track, which is still used today by Rappahannock athletes. Earlier this year, the Ann Spieker Track Foundation, Inc. w*as established for construction, installation and maintenance of the track and additional sports facilities for j Rappahannock County schools in j her honor. t See SPIEKER, Page A2 Changes announced in editorship of News After two years as editor of the Rappahannock News, veteran journalist Mary Ann Kuhn of Washington, Va. has accepted a new position with the Journal Newspapers in Washington, D.C. Effective Jan. 3, Anita Sherman of Warrenton, former education writer for the Fauquier Jlmes-Democrat, will assume the duties of editor of the newspaper. Kuhn accepted the position of editor of the Rappahannock News in January 2003, taking over from longtime executive editor Barbara Wayland, who was ill and died the following April. Kuhn, who brought years of print and television journalism experience to the News, upgraded news coverage, added staff and made many innovations during her tenure. She expanded the use of color photography, introduced the newsmakers on Page Al, initiated local sports pages on a regular basis, hired a sports editor, and increased on-line news gathering. She took advantage of the expertise of members of the community in news gathering and photography. Sherman, an experienced writer who has covered the Rappahannock County School Board for Kuhn on occasion, has covered education issues Mary Ann Kuhn Anita Sherman for the Fauquier Times-Democrat for the past five years. » While on this beat, Sherman has reported on a wide range of complex issues, including the environmental problems at one of the high schools, several legal challenges to the School Board and administration, and the politics affecting an upcoming bond referendum. “For the past two years, we have benefited from having Mary Ann Kuhn’s expertise, journalistic integrity, and deep love of Rappahannock County at the News,” said Executive Vice President John Tbler, who has been affiliated with the newspaper since it was purchased by Times Community Newspapers in 1977. “Mary Ann took over at a very difficult time. But she brought a lot to the job, including a broad understanding of Rappahannock County, and a vast number of contacts.” In her new position, Kuhn has been appointed Virginia editor for the Journal papers which is expanding in 2005 to a 250,000 circulation daily covering Washington, Virginia an 1 Maryland. Kuhn will direct reporters and coverage of Northern Virginia and. state-wide politics Kuhn will continue to live in Rappahannock County and operate her Middleton Inn. Sherman is enthusiastic about her new role at the News. “Anita Sherman had been interest ed in a position at the News ever since her reporting experiences here.” sai i Toler. “She recognizes the uniqueness of the county, what it expects from it: community newspaper, and the effort it takes to put out a newspaper that readers anticipate each week." Publisher Arthur (Nick) Arundel said, “I understand Mary Ann's wish to further her career in the metro dai!\ newspaper world and wish her the very best. Rappahannock County and its newspaper are very fortunate to have the steady experienced hand ni Anita Sherman taking the bridge." No other staff changes are planned at the News at this time. Recording faces As an artist, Robin Purnell of Washington, Va., has a passion for the human face. See Page B1. Friday movie Omar Sharif and Pierre Boulanger star in ‘Monsieur Ibrahim’ at The Theatre on Jan. 7. See Page B1. Getting fit Shed those extra holiday pounds by climbing a 10-foot wall at Rappahannock’s fitness center. See Page A3. Boys’ Basketball RCHS' Jacob Dodson moves into the basket against Manassas Park in boys' basketball. See Page A7.

€§ Except for the time she (Spieker) is actually sleeping, she is doing something for this community. Roger Roach Former chief, Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Spieker From Page A1 By today’s standards, the cinder track is outdated, so a new track must be constructed so that RCHS can hold competitive meets at home. The second of six children born to William and Anna Spieker of Minnesota, Spieker found her love of running with her father and one of her sisters. “Her daddy taught her to use tools, to farm and to run races,” her mother said, reminiscing about Spieker as a young girl. Spieker also brought girls’ basketball back to Rappahannock County High School in the fall of 1972. Firefighter, EMT Spieker taught at the high school until 1988, when she left teaching to pursue another love, being a full-time fire THE TEACHER: Ann Spieker taught physical education and driver’s ed at Rappahannock County High School from 1971 -1988. fighter and emergency medical technician. She began her involvement in emergency services as a volunteer with the Sperryville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, but after a few years, moved to the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. For the first three years at Washington, she was still teaching at the high school, and also served as treasurer of the fire department. “She was a little shy at first, then she got bitten by the fire and rescue bug,” said former Washington Chief Roger Roach. Last year, Spieker took as chief following Roach’s retirement. Spieker’s full time position from 1988-2003 was with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, where she worked 53 hours a week. At the same time, she also volunteered at Washington Fire and Rescue Department, putting in at least 40-50 hours a week. In the beginning, she still found time to continue coaching the high school track team. “Except for the time she is actually sleeping, she is doing something for this community,” said Roach. Running such a hectic THE COACH: Ann Spieker founded the track program at RCHS and also coached cross country and girls’ basketball. schedule, Spieker had to give up her coaching position, but returned in 2000, unable to stay away from the track. As a paramedic, Roach said that she is superb, a Class One paramedic. “She has the desire, the willpower to keep learning. Not only does she do it, but she does it well.” Roach is a paramedic instructor in the county, and sees the impact Spieker has here. He said that only one out of 10 who take the course has the potential to be a great paramedic, but Rappahannock has an unusually high number of really great ones. He attributes this fact to Spieker. “Her enthusiasm rubs off on people. She works one-on-one to make sure others succeed.” First female chief As chief of the Washington Fire and Rescue Department, Spieker is the first female fire and rescue chief to ever serve in Rappahannock County. When she was assistant to Roach, she was one of the first female assistant chiefs in the state of Virginia. The chief must perform all of the day-to-day operational tasks, provide continuing training for firefighters and EMTs, investigate all fire and rescue incidents, and take care of the budgeting. She is also the chief of the Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association. With all the responsibility she has with fire and rescue, she can still be seen at athletic events held at home and away, snapping photos. Some of those photos find their way into the Rappahannock News, the rest go on the walls. “She loves what she does,” said her mother, Anna Spieker. “She loves the kids, running races, sports and the fire department.” Education briefs Lord Fairfax Community College President John J. Sygielsky will speak at the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors’ meeting Jan. 3 regarding college funding. New faculty members Henry Coffman joins the Lord Fairfax Community College faculty as assistant professor of information technology after teaching as an adjunct for more than 10 years. He has nearly 30 years of experience in information technology with the federal government. Hoffman teaches courses in networking, operating systems, programming, security, and systems analysis/design/ development. Coffman earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of 4,500 SQ FT. Storage, Production or Office Excellent Condition & Ready lor Occupancy Jan. 2005 Adjacent to Fauquier Times-Democrat inlheMofWanenton Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahannoch Subscription Rates By MailT^o Rappahannock.*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°“ Name _ Address ____ City_State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: HqyahwBtdl News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. ' This form may also be used for . 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Rapp-fit offers help with New Year’s resolutions By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Soon the holidays will be over, all of the goodies will have disappeared and thoughts of getting rid of those unwanted pounds will begin to take over. For the Rappahannock community, help is right here in the county. The Rapp-fit fitness center is located in Rappahannock County High School and is available to the public and students, with coaches also using the facility as a training center for the high school’s athletes. After six months in operation, Rapp-fit is servicing approximately 25 people a day and currently has almost no overhead. The Everest Challenge The center has used a portion of the federal grant money that was received by the county last year to purchase a tenfoot mechanical climbing wall. Students and center members are encouraged to take “the Everest challenge,” by logging the number of feet they climb. Once a member has accumulated 29,020 feet (the distance of the Mt. Everest 66 I am glad that the school division has been able to help meet an obvious need in the community. Roger Mello RCHS principal climb), they will be eligible to purchase a t-shirt in honor of their accomplishment. “Climbing is hugely popular today. This wall can provide a great workout for young and old members alike, and it helps that it is fun,” said fitness center coordinator, Sarah Burke. The wall rotates as the climber ascends, allowing someone to climb hundreds of feet without ever getting more than three feet off the ground. Rappahannock County High School freshman Laura Keller was all smiles as she climbed the wall during RE. class recently. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Keller as she placed her foot higher and the wall moved down. “A lot of students use it (the wall). They don’t even realize they are working,” said Roger Mello, the high school principal. Mello himself has used the climbing wall and said it was quite a workout, but he really enjoyed it. The center is being used to give students cardiovascular workouts and to encourage health and fitness as a lifestyle during their RE. classes. The room also has treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers, a rowing machine and a total body-arc machine. For those who still enjoy traditional free-weights, the center also has that available. “It is important that exercise routines don’t become too routine,” said Burke. Mountain bikes For those who enjoy getting outdoors to exercise, the center is adding 15 mountain bikes which will be loaned to fitness center members. “We are also looking into working with the local Bed and Breakfast industry in the community if their guests wan to use the bikes,” said Mello. Membership Some community businesses have begun offering fitness center memberships to employees. Rappahannock National Bank employees were among the first from businesses in the county to have annual membership available as a benefit. “To have fitness training opportunities locally is so nice for the county,” said bank president Mike Leake. The bank will be offering the annual membership again in 2005 and hope that all of its 20 employees take advantage of the opportunity. Presently only about half of the bank’s employees are using the facility. Rappahannock county employees are automatically members of the center, including deputies, teachers and all other full-time employees. Members of the county’s Freecycle is free for the taking By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer For those items just lying around the house that are just too good to throw out, but no longer needed, now there is a place to give them away. Seeing giveaway posts popping up on Rappnet, the county’s Internet information system, Phil Rosemond of Washington decided to join the Freecycle network. He saw a brief news story on television one evening and became the moderator of Rappahannock Freecycle. As moderator, Rosemond spends a few hours each week keeping up with the site, and feels it is a worthwhile project. In a day and time when so much is disposable, Freecycle is a way for people to give things away that they no longer need instead of throwing them away. Not only is this environmentally sound, but some items can be used as a tax write-off. One such item was listed on the Washington D.C. Freecycle web site where a house was posted - no cash and carry. The owners wanted the house cleared from the land. The web site began in Tucson, Ariz., in 2003 and now has more than 721,000 members worldwide. The Rappahannock Freecycle site covers all of Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier and Warren counties. It works by a local volunteer moderator running the site and people in the town joining, for free, of course. 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Burke is pleased that the community has “top-notch” equipment available at a fraction of the cost that is generally charged by fitness centers. “The difference between us and them is that our goal is to promote fitness in the community while theirs is to make a profit,” said Burke. As for the school being used r for the Rapp-Fit center. Mello feels that one of the benefits is that many community members without children in the schools are coming in to exercise. “Everyone in this community has a stake in our school system. I am glad that the school division has been able to help meet an obvious need in the community. I hope the school can continue to be a good neighbor,” said Mello. The fitness center is open Monday through Friday from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Saturdays. For more information, contact Rappahannock County High School at 987-8575 or stop by the fitness center. (Contact Jeanne Spath: jspath @timespapers. com) DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? 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Editorial & Opinion -&appaf)annotfe J2etosEstablished 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 I Back Copies: Recent 2 months. 50 cents i _Older copies to 1960. $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington. Va Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m to 5 p m.. Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2004 Our View Editor’s Farewell Dear Reader, It is with sadness I write this letter as I had no intention of leaving the Rappahannock News. A once-in-a-life-time opportunity was offered to me to help start up a new newspaper in the Nation’s Capital and after much thought I accepted. Looking back these past two years, I see that the reason I am attracted to this new opportunity is one of the reasons I was attracted to the position of editor of the Rappahannock News. It is, and was, a chance to create a first rate newspaper and continue the great newspaper tradition at a time when newspapers are going out of business. In addition, serving as editor of this paper was a chance, to help out a friend, the late editor Barbara Wayland who was ill, and give back to a community what I had picked up over my journalism career. It has been an honor, a privilege and an unequaled learning experience to serve as editor of the Rappahannock News. I learned much from you, what you liked and didn’t like, and one time a reader asked a bit angrily, What do you think this is, The New York Times, The Washington Post?’ What I wanted was to see the Rappahannock News be the best little weekly it could be and serve its community well. And we racked up awards for news coverage and writing during these past two years. You helped to bring all that about through your encouragement, support, suggestions, ideas, stories and yes, even complaints, as all of these helped raise the bar. You should be proud as this is your paper. And many from our community who have generously given their time and expertise to write stories or take photographs of events deserve a big thanks. I wish to thank our newspaper’s Advisory Board for its help over the years. These are people in our community, from all walks of life, who meet with the editors and publisher a couple times a year to critique the paper and offer suggestions. They are Bill Dietel, Bill Fletcher, Jim Gannon, Elizabeth Haskell, Beth Hilscher, Mayor Gene Leggett, and Martin Woodard. I wish to thank our executive editor, John Tbler, our publisher Nick Arundel and our president Peter Arundel for their encouragement and guidance over the years. I urge you to meet our new editor, effective Jan. 3, Anita Sherman, who has covered education for the Fauquier Times Democrat for the past five years. The one thing that makes my leaving more bearable is my knowing that Anita will be the editor and she will give more than 100 percent. The first time she came out to cover a school board hearing for us, she fell in love with Rappahannock and wanted to move here. I encourage you to give her your support. I plan to live here and continue to operate the Middleton Inn. And I hope to still write occasionally for the paper. My first story will be what it is like to commute to D.C. Rappahannock will always be my home. I thank you for sharing these past two years and enriching not only this paper, but my life too. Mary Ann Kuhn Editor Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. - Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com). ..TflfcSTite INTUgNEWMmL HTV6'6AOC0IP YOUKCM/M . _ lW «> ..WJCfcLg#.. EARTHING ••fAXCuT'/V K Letters ‘You have touched our lives with your donations’ Thank you for the donated items that you sent to our soldiers here in Afghanistan. Any and all items are greatly appreciated. As the First Sergeant for Bravo Company I’m responsible for over 230 soldiers in our company and it takes a lot of small items to support those soldiers. The army does a great job supporting us, but just knowing folks back home care enough to send us gifts keeps our spirits up. All of our donated items have been set up in one of our supply buildings. We have tables set up like a store, and when a soldier needs something such as soap, shaving cream, or just a snack, all he has to do is to come in and get whatever item he needs at no cost to the soldier. It’s very nice to know that there are fine citizens like yourself who care about the welfare and comfort of our soldiers. Any time we get a package from home it gives us a warm feeling inside to know that someone is thinking about us. Our job is to protect and serve the people of our great country. Part of that job is to enable you and every citizen to feel safe in your homes. You have touched our lives with your donations, and have made daily operations in a foreign and strange land easier to bear. You give us reassurance knowing that people do care about us and that we are not forgotten back home. Our soldiers are over 7,000 miles from their home and families, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your efforts to bring a small piece of home to them here. First Sergeant Gale Netz B Company 3-116th Infantry A Christmas wish for all seasons I would like the visionaries of Rappahannock County to give serious thought and personal appraisal to this ideal. To begin, what if, a repository or museum could be built that would house, display, exhibit artifacts, relics memorabilia of “old Rappahannock” its people who worked, thrived and helped build Rappahannock into what it is today. A wax museum of those individuals certainly would be unique as well as an area large enough to accommodate the farm implements of the bygone era. An operational, grist mill would no doubt involve the next generation. However the idea could be entertained now. What if a study group of interested individuals could be formed to explore the feasibili/ ty and logic and future enhancement of Rappahannock County by such a bold venture. The very first step would be of course to seek the consent and opinion of the Historical Society in Washington, Va. Without it, the entire idea is destined for file 13. Would it work? Does it have any merit? Are there any persons in Rappahannock who remotely feel that it’s worth thinking about? At any rate I shall keep trying. James D. Russell Sperryville Congratulations to Mary Ann Kuhn I am ambiguous as to whether the Rappahannock News readership should rejoice on behalf of its departing editor Mary Ann Kuhn, or whether we should be despondent at losing a first rate newspaper woman with a talent far greater than we realized or deserved. I wonder how many of us have at times grumbled, or worse, about an editorial or an item in the paper that did not meet with our approval. Are we the same ones who were quick to criticize but never considered the herculean job Mary Ann performed week after week - with many long and tedious hours more often than not burning the midnight oil? The weekly edition of the Rappahannock News entered the twenty-first century under her editorial leadership, the news was reported “as it happened” with a focus on interest and fairness. She kept a newspaper credo close at hand on her desk: “There are three sides to every story, yours, mine and the facts.” This created both friends as well as detractors for her, but she always stayed the course of a true reporter by presenting the news to the best of her ability in fairness and fact. So, speaking for myself and hopefully for our community, I want to congratulate Mary Ann for having received the recognition so richly deserved, wishing her well in her new endeavor as the managing editor of Virginia news for a new daily newspaper starting in the Nation’s Capital. It’s a shame that it means we will have to lose her capable guiding hand at our little paper, but in spirit we are so proud of her and we applaud her. It is comforting to know that Maiy Ann will continue to function as the chatelaine of the Middleton Inn, so we will not lose her as a friend and neighbor nor as a contributing member of our community. I would like to conclude with the hope that someday, when the call of the big city lights lose their appeal, perhaps she will come back to lead the Rappahannock News once again. Louise van Dort Woodville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 7, 1965 Christmas decorations in the Town of Washington were spectacular this year showing much originality and effort. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin’s spot-lighted door decorated by their daughter, Nancy, featuring an angel done in gold, silver, and blue metallic paper on a red background won first place in the judging. Second place went to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Burke who featured a topiary tree by their door, and third prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey Jr. for a Santa Claus lighted by blinking lights. Credit was given by each of the three top winners to the children of their household for giving much aid, assistance, and urging toward creating the winning effect. Luther Payne of Washington bagged a 305 lb. black bear Christmas Eve morning in the orchard of John Marshall Clark in Gid Brown Hollow. With him was his son Franklin Payne of Rixeyville. Mr Payne was half through skinning the animal before a photographer happened by, so the “bare bear” was redressed for a photograph. 25 YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 1979 A living nativity was presented Saturday evening by members of the Methodist churches in the county. It was set in the bam belonging to Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis located just east of Washington. The scene was brilliantly lighted, and featured living characters and living animals including a donkey and sheep. It was visible from the highway and many motorists stopped to view it. In addition many local people visited the scene, walking to the bam up the pathway bordered by luminaria. It was a most impressive display. Joan and Paul St. Clair of Amissville are the owner/managers of the county’s newest restaurant, the Black Kettle which opened last week at the Lake Motel on business Route 211 into Washington. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. It is the county’s newest answer to the question of where to eat without mortally wounding the pocketbook. Paul St. Clair, owner, manager and cook at the Black Kettle is a retired Fairfax > County police officer who fought the pull toward the kitchen most of his life. “I just like to cook. It’s been a hobby for me. I’ve been cooking since I was a kid,” he explained. Joan runs the motel and keeps the books for the business. 10 YEARS AGO Dec. 28, 1994 The Rappahannock County High School assembly last Thursday had a little of everything. The foreign exchange students told about Christmas and New Year’s traditions in their countries in their own language with American friends or exchange siblings giving the English translations. The exchange students stressed similarities with American traditions, but clearly all will miss some special traditions and foods from home. Following these presentations first the school chorus and then the band offered entertainment. Announcements of the winning classroom door decorations were greeted with enthusiasm. Then the faculty put on a skit. A rousing chorus of “We Wish You a Mercy Christmas” followed, and students happily headed home for the holidays. See MEMORY LANE, Page A5

Sports Rapp grapplers down Hornets By Jkaxxk Spath Rapphannock Xcws Staff Writor Flitting on a show for the home fans, Rapphannock County High School wrestlers rolled through weight classes with pins to defeat Wilson Memorial 47-36. It is nice to have a team win before the holiday break,” said Rapp coach Eric Spath. In the 103-pound division, freshman Andrew Lee took Wilsons Adam Miller down with a headlock pinning combination in :22, the team's quickest pin on the night. Spath was pleased with how some of the less experienced wrestlers stepped up with big wins, saying. “These guys came through for us, we had some losses due to injuries and sickness.” At 135 pounds, Panther Alex Sharp tech failed Hornet Cody Via, 19-4 in a series of takedowns. A roll through resulted in a 1:49 pin by 140 pounder, Timmy Robinson for Rapphannock. Rapp’s Dos Allen pinned Travis Gochenour in :37 with a half nelson at 145 pounds. In the 152 pound class, Isaac Raney had Jon Huss in a headlock for a 1:06 pin. Justin Robinson, 160 pounder added six to the score with an aggressive headloek for a :58 pin, followed by a 2:40 pin by Johnathan Miller who leads the team in pins with eight. At 215 pounds, RCHS’ E.J. Estes got a takedown on Wilson’s Ben Coffey who fought for the reversal, putting Estes in a position to fight back for the :59 pin. “Several of these guys are on their way to post season success,” said Spath. Rappahannock wrestling will resume at home after the holiday break on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. when it faces the 2004 state champion team from Manassas Park. Obituaries Arvella V. Newlin Family in Flint Hill Arvella Virginia Newlin, 72, of Benyville, Va., died Dec. 24 at a local nursing home. She was bom Dec. 8, 1932 in Hedgesville, W. Va. to the late Melvin Snyder and the late Cora Lee Tevalt Snyder. Mrs. Newlin was a cafeteria worker at Clarke County High School. She was a member of the Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church in Berryville. Mrs. Newlin is survived by a son, Harry A. Newlin of Flint Hill. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Lynn Welch. A funeral service was held Dec. 28 at Enders and Shirley Funeral Home Chapel in Benyville, Va. with Rev. Sandra H. Stamey officiating. Interment followed in Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to John H. Enders Fire and Rescue, 9 S. Buckmarsh Street, Berryville, VA 22611. Gilbert S. Burke Born in Rappahannock Gilbert Shelton Burke, 67, of Front Royal died Dec. 25 at his residence. Mr. Burke was bom July 11, 1937 in Rappahannock County, son of Edith Seal Burke Shepherd of Berryville and the late Frank Burke. He was a brick mason and logger and was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Mr. Burke is survived by his mother Edith Seal Burke Shepherd of Berryville, his wife of 44 years Nina Redmon Burke, a daughter Sarah Burke of Front Royal and a son Patrick Burke, Sr. of Front Royal. Additional survivors include a sister Margaret Lloyd of Winchester; a brother Jimmy Presgraves of Winchester; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Andrews and Rev. Peg Mitchell officiating. Interment followed in the Burke Family Cemetery on Rocky Lane in Front Royal. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Fran Simmons, 76 Eldridge Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630 or to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 323, Front Royal, VA 22630. Board of Supervisors’ agenda for Jan. 3 These are the highlights of a tentative agenda for the Jan. 3 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors at the county courthouse. 2 p.m. session Election of Officers (conducted by County Administrator) Rappahannock River Basin Commission (& alternate) Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission representative Planning Commission representative Vice-Chair Chair Lord Fairfax Community College Funding-John J. Sygielski, President, LFCC RappFlow Report Virginia Clean Streams Law Old Business Emergency Communications Status Report New Business Water Quality Advisory Committee Closed Session To discuss the acquisition Memory Lane From Page A4 High school sophomore Jennifer Bowen received $150 in scholarship money for her oral essay “My Vision for America” in the Veterans of Foreign Wars “The Voice of Democracy” essay contest. Jennifer was first place in the post contest and fourth place at the district level. The contest was open to 10th through 12th grade students. Two of the problems she addressed in her essay, which was recorded on audio tape, were the public’s lack of information about the doings of Congress and the medical repairing of gang members when they are shot. Jennifer suggested newspapers should report all the debates in Congress and gang members who are found guilty should be sentenced to work in hospitals. Jennifer said she plans to save her winnings for college. 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Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the week of Dec. 17Dec. 23. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton Monira Rifaat to Manor Farm LLC, 232.7751 acres. Jackson Cordani’s General Contracting LLC to Jared W. Kohl and wife, 5.4753 acres. $362,604. J^mes E. Steeprow and wife to John Erlenbom and wife, lot 10, section B, Rappahannock Mountain Estates. $115,000. Michael T, Brown trustee to Archie O. Edwards and wife, 2 acres. $150,000 Joseph V. Santullo trustee to Christopher Shane Gustaveson, lot 7, 10.23 acres. $410,000. Christopher Shane Gustaveson to Gerald M. Bascope, lot 7, 10.23 acres. $410,000 Rick Kohler, Mitzie Young, Kaye Kohler, and Marge Montague^ RealEstateIII The Best. One Home at a Time www.RealEstateIII.com tOT Victorian in Littijl Washington - Two blocks from the center of town, this historic home on 1.5 acres has undergone a complete architecturally appropriate renovation. A sweeping wrap-around porch frames fine views of the Blue Ridge. Stained glass entrance door. Cozy kitchen with commercial gas stove, separate dining room, den and ample room for everyone with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. $725,000 Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 BESSIE Bell Mountain - If you have dreamed of owning your own mountaintop, this 58+acre 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 Cheri F. Woodard 540.987.9080 RUSH River Lodge - A unique woodland compound of two structures on 20 acres along the Rush River. The east 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 woodwork has been kept intact, and modem updates include a commercial kitchen, new central AC, heating, sprinkler system, alarm system and much more. With over 6,000 finished sq.ft. Clopton House is a rare find in the town of Washington. $1,800,000 Justin H. Wiley 540.672.5603 Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street P. O. Box 102 Washington, VA 22747 TELEPHONE: (540) 675-3999 FAX: (540) 675-3910 www.farmandestate.net MIDDLEBURG PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE DELTAV1LLE Cheerleader From Page A1 Hutcheson will join dancers, majorettes, flag corps, bands and other cheerleaders. “This is just such a great opportunity and a great experience for her. I am really proud of her,” said Hutcheson’s cheer coach, Bonnie Pullen. Hutcheson began cheering three years ago after trying other sports and not quite finding her niche. As a last resort, she tried cheerleading and is now addicted to the sport. Not only has she found her place, but she is following in the footsteps of her mother, Melissa Hutcheson, who was a cheerleader at Woodbridge High School. Hutcheson’s father laughed, saying he would not tell when his wife cheered at Woodbridge, but did add how proud he is of their daughter. “Her mother and I are so proud of her. She has been to states twice and partner-stunted both times,” said Hutcheson. “Up until this year she (Hutcheson) was the only one who could partner-stunt,” said Pullen. The senior’s enthusiasm has rubbed off on her teammates, which include her younger sister Courtney. Now the team has several who are stunting. Although Hutcheson has competed at the state level and cheers for RCHS during football and basketball season, she is a bit nervous and excited about going to the Orange Bowl. “I have never been in front of that many people before,” she said, tucking her head a bit shyly. The Hutcheson family is very thankful to all of the sponsors who helped make this trip to Florida possible for Kelsey. Businesses from Front Royal, Warrenton and Settle’s Grocery in Rappahannock County have all chipped in to pay the $1,500 expense. “So many people have helped me, kept me going,” Hutcheson said when talking about Pullen, her family, and her church. She is especially indebted to her stunt cheering partner, Chris Voorhies. “Without him, I would not have been able to do any of this,” she added. Your Country Property Realtors Ranch Style Home on Ranch Style home on 1 acre. 3BR/2.5BA. Very nice floor plan and spacious. A completely finished basement gives this home lots of living space. A wrap around deck and patio allow outside activities. Lots of nice features; hardwood floors, Berber carpet, detached garage. Would be great for weekends or full time living with low maintenance. Offered at $335,000 Your Hometown Realtors 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA22747 540-987-9243 Locally owned and managed. Sam Snead, Broker Joe King, Agent Emily Taylor Roop, Agent Duldda Estrada, Agent Linda Baldwin, Agent Lee Smith Dillard, Agent Bucky Thomas, Agent QJ Judi Buike, Agent 540-987-9336 540-905-5834 540-987-8019 540-8254300 540-987-3326 540-675-3564 540-743-2374 540-635-8470 Country Life at its Best Cottage at Crimm’s run Cottage AT Crimm’s Run - Brilliant renovation ofa 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 540-987-86^8 ROCK MILLS Farm - Superb location at the confluence of the Thornton and Rush Rivers, this 39+ acre farm boasts 16 acres in pasture and the rest in woodlands. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath home. Large poplar bam with water and electricity. Three additional outbuildings. Great views of Red Oak Mountain and potential views of the entire Blue Ridge. Terrific hunt box, weekend home, or full-time residence. $880,000 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. $268 ,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 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 all turn-out paddocks. Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. Near vineyards and Shenandoah National Park. Photos at www.farms-estates.con> $3,3 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 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 Easement Today

Sports Morgan Blubaugh is more than an athlete By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Many look at athletes and all they see are the accomplishments on the playing field. Morgan Blubaugh, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, is more than an athlete. Blubaugh is a wrestler but also a stellar student. When you first see Blubaugh at a wrestling meet, you may find him inconspicuously sitting at the top of the bleachers in the comer of the gym, alone, reading a thick book. Tournament days can be long and Blubaugh takes full advantage of the time to expand his mind. His mother, Liz Blubaugh, smiled as she recalled when administrators in the Rappahannock school system first suggested the expansion of his View From The Stands ^ Jeanne Spath i mind by sending him to high school to learn Algebra. Blubaugh was in the sixth grade at that time. “I often wonder what that did to him, he never seemed to have a lot of friends his age after that. Most of his friends have always been older,” ■admitted Blubaugh’s mother. Perhaps that is why Blubaugh has found his niche at Lord Fairfax Community College quite comforting. This semester his schedule includes U.S. Government I, Macro Economics, Chemistry I and Principles of ECommerce. He is currently applying to colleges such as the University of Nottingham in England and also has his sights set on other universities abroad. Blubaugh sees this as a way for him to expand his horizons, to give him a broader base in a field he loves, philosophy. With his mind constantly in motion, focusing on one thing intently has been difficult for Blubaugh. Wrestling has helped him to find his focus. “If I don’t focus on the mat, I’m going to lose. Wrestling forces me to focus and fight to the bitter end,” said Blubaugh who added that wrestling has given him the opportunity to do something very physical, taking on another individual head-to-head. This determination has given Blubaugh a better work ethic in college this year. Morgan Blubaugh “I’m more comfortable, more optimistic. I used to give up easily, but with wrestling, that gives me more determination. When I start things now, I finish them. Wrestling did that for me,” said Blubaugh. Proud of her son and his teammates, Liz Blubaugh said, “The hardest thing about this sport is the best thing. It’s just you on that mat. When you win, all the victory is yours and when you lose, all the defeat is yours.” When Morgan Blubaugh steps out on the mat, you’re seeing much more than a wrestler. You’re seeing a young man grappling with more than his opponent. Every situation presents a learning opportunity for Blubaugh. Each time Blubaugh wrestles, he’s discovering more about himself, learning more, applying more and reaching out for all that he knows he can become. (Contact Jeanne Spath: jspa th @timespapers .com) RCHS From Page A5 As the Panthers came out for the second half, Manassas Park dished out more of the same strategy, forcing the Panthers to loss on their own defense. Frustrated with his team’s performance, Summers said, “We didn’t box out. Seventy-five percent of their (Manassas Park’s) points were on offense rebounds and the other 25 percent was on transition scoring.” Page County game Last Thursday the team faced Page County in a 77-48 loss. Although the Panthers played well as a team according to Summers, Page County is much more athletically sound. “They (Page) have so much athletic ability, something we are lacking right now,” he said. RCHS’s shooting percentage was only 25 percent on the game, the balls simply not falling into the net for the Panthers. “Hopefully we are getting all of our issues out of the way and can play strong now,” said Summers. The team’s focus is on increasing its shooting percentage, which is 30-35 percent on the season and building a stronger defense. Lacking defensive rebounding, Summers said that he will be getting back to the fundamentals of the game with this team in practice. Payne put 29 points on the board against Page County with assistance from teammate Blake Yowell. “Yowell is stepping up and getting into game time shape. He is a shooter,” said Summers. All of the RCHS junior varsity and varsity teams, girls and boys, are participating in the Page County holiday tournament this week. (Contact: Jeanne Spath: jspath@timespapers. com) DRAWS FOUL: Rappahannock County High School boys’ basketball player Jacob Dodson draws a foul as he goes in for the shot against Manassas Park. The Panthers fell to the Cougars 75-45. Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker Inspiring Tlwngfits by Randy Minter TOKENS OF SYMPATHY Many people grow uncomfortable in the presence of grieving individuals and cannot find the “right words” to say. If this has ever happened to you, remember that sharing a fond memory of the departed person is always welcomed. It is also usually appreciated when someone makes a donation or makes some other type of memorial gift in the name of a person recently deceased. When paying a bereavement call, the gift of food is sure to be taken as a thoughtful and helpful gesture. If you offer to help, make every effort to follow through on the promise in a quiet and convenient manner. By the same token, friends of die bereaved should make it known that they are available. 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December 30, 2004 www.timescommunity.com . ... . Photos by Joanne R Kresic Above, artist Robin Purnell works on a self-portrait in her studio in Washington, Va. Right, artist Robin Purnell holds portrait of daughter, Ruth, with other works by Purnell in the background, in her studio. Robin Purnell is driven to record the human face By Joanne Kresic Special to the Rappahannock News A recent studio sale by Washington portrait artist Robin Barker Purnell provided an opportunity to spend some time with an acclaimed artist who has made Washington, Virginia her home for the last 20 years. In between, she has lived in such far-flung places as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Liberia, Vienna, and Khazakhstan. Purnell has made many stark transitions in her life, from riding horseback across the desolate and windswept plains of Khazakhstan and recording the faces of the nomadic peoples, to entertaining in glittering style as the wife of a U.S. diplomat in sophisticated cities like Vienna and St. Petersburg. Now finally back home for good — with both the husband and the diplomatic obligations things of the past — Purnell has settled herself back into her handsome farmhouse in Washington. She is very happy to finally be in the place that she loves the best. Attached to her white house with red shutters is her place of work: a studio with bright space with many windows that let in natural ft My whole goal as an artist is this drive to record faces. I love the human face. Robin Purnell, Artist light in abundance. On this cold and rainy day in December, her walls are hung with the work that will be for sale, primarily portraits in oil, but also a few landscapes and studies on paper. Purnell is warm and welcoming, with a comforting offer of herbal tea on a dreary day. When we begin looking at and talking about her work as an artist, two things become absolutely clear: that she is driven to record the human face, and that she believes that to master the classical principles and techniques of making paintings is essential for an artist. In addition, “preserving the craft of painting” is of utmost importance to her. The face as art “My whole goal as an artist is this drive to record faces. I love the human face,” she begins. Indeed, Purnell captures not only the human face, but also the essence of her subjects. With technical mastery that borders on surrealism, Purnell has created portraits and paintings that are arresting in their intensity and otherworldly qualities. Each portrait is characterized by a kind of iconic timelessness and searing intensity that speaks of the richness of the internal worlds of her subjects: their memories, aspirations, and the mark of life’s experiences on each unique individual. Purnell has also managed to give each of her subjects a gaze — unique to each of them — that almost makes one feel the presence of each of these souls. There is ample evidence of a study of the Old Masters in her work: Van Eyck, Holbein, and Vermeer along with a dash of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Also evident is the influence of the surrealists and Russian icons. All of these influences are woven together with an awesome technical talent and with a seemingly alchemical process that distills the essence of her subjects onto canvas. Self-taught Purnell began painting at the age of four and although she did graduate from Massachusetts College of Art in 1975 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting, she considers herself basically self-taught. The trend in many art institutions in See PURNELL, Page B4 A tisket, a tasket - it’s the Amissville Christmas Basket mmm Photo by Hazel Zinn-Day FOOD BASKETS: Some of the organizers of the Amissville Community Christmas sort and box food, fruit and flower baskets for the needy at Christmastime. By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News Happy confusion reigns in the basement room of the big church on the hill along the highway in Amissville. Foodstuffs are being sorted. Boxed are busily packed. Someone calls out for directions to the home of a shut-in. An answer is shouted across the room. Folks from four different churches in the community, plus members of the Ruritan are busy with the Christmas deliveries. It’s the week before Christmas. Just a few days to go. More than 90 gift parcels are being prepared and shipped out. Food boxes, fruit baskets and flowers are heading out to brighten someone’s day. People with cars and trucks arrive, step inside and ask for names and directions. It is the Amissville Community Christmas, and it has been going on for some forty years. Those in at the very beginning, including Dorothy Hackley, Charles Priest and Nelson Burner - to name just a few - aren’t sure exactly what year it started. They do remember that there were people in the area who did not have much more than a few potatoes for Christmas. They do remember that Priest and Burner and others in the Ruritan asked Dorothy Hackley if she and her husband, the late Graham Hackley, could prepare some food baskets. The Hackleys did, and sold them at a discount. Dorothy Hackley can recall the first year. There were just five or six baskets made up and distributed. Now the effort has grown to service more than 90 households - no one keeps track of exactly how many. For many years, the Ruritan and the United Methodist Church in Amissville carried out the Christmas giving. During the 1990s they were joined by the Amissville Baptist Church, the Bethel Baptist Church, and its neighbor, the Full Gospel Church of Amissville. And this year the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company joined, too. As Dorothy Hackley and Priest and Burner remember, the first gift baskets, in the early years, contained some canned foods, often a canned ham, an orange or apple, candy, a bag See BASKETS, Page B4 RAAC is showing “Monsieur Ibrahim” at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Friday; Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. “Monsieur Ibrahim” portrays an unlikely friendship By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Monsieur Ibrahim” is a gentle, sensuous French film about a Jewish boy’s rite of passage and an old Muslim man’s last journey. Starring Omar Sharif and Pierre Boulanger, the film depicts love in its many forms, both in life and the movies. Sharif won a Cesar Award for best actor and the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community is showing “Monsieur Ibrahim” at The Theatre on Gay Street m Washington on Friday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. The film is set predominantly in 1960’s Paris in the real-life Rue Bleue, a funky little residentialcommercial district. The main character is FrenchJewish teenager Momo (played by teenage newcomer Pierre Boulanger), a kid who loves American rock’n’roll and lives with his gloomy father (Gilbert Melki) above the streets. Part of “Ibrahim” is about Momo’s severe family problems; he has a deeply depressed father and an absent mother (Isabelle Renauld). But the heart of the film lies in an unlikely friendship that springs up between Momo and an elderly Turkish Muslim grocery store owner, Monsieur Ibrahim. Ibrahim is played by legendary Egyptian movie heartthrob Omar Sharif who is now 71. Sharifs portrayal of Ibrahim is considered one of the three finest performances of his entire career. Along with Sharif’s roles as “Doctor Zhivago” and “Lawrence of See MOVIE, Page B2

, '1 1 1 ~rr ■ Church A Activities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: John Heddleston Sunday: Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.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: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor Milton switzer, Sr. Asst. Pastor John Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Visiting minister Doug Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening ministry, children’s ministry 7 p.m. Wednesday: Devotions and prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman rf Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Willis Chape! at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned” VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth Group 7 p.m. 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 First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Robson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Feast of the Epiphany 7:30 p.m. 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. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Rev. Kirby Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smitn Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. ist Church Thornton Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Town & Vtt/tages What residents would like to see in 2005 I read somewhere that statistics show 50 percent of New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of the first week of January. Supposedly that number rises to 90 percent by the end of February. I also read that many resolutions are broken because people either try to set goals that are unrealistically high or they attempt to make too many resolutions at one time. After speaking informally with some Sperryville residents, I have come up with three resolutions that many would like to see for Sperryville as a community: 1. Put up a stop sign! The dangerous intersection that concerned citizens brought up at the Nov. 1 Board of Supervisors’ meeting is still dangerous and no action has yet been taken to remedy the situation. 2. Drivers slow down! Speeding continues to be a major problem on Matin Street. If drivers won’t make or keep this resolution, residents would like to see law enforcement handing out tickets to encourage folks to obey the speed limit. Sperryville Nancy Ostinato 987-8444 oidsperryviiiebookshop@iglide.net 3. Warm your neighbor’s cold winter day. Consider offering to shovel an elderly neighbor’s walk. If you’re making a trip to the store, ask if your neighbor needs a loaf of bread or some milk. Don’t forget to check in on someone that lives alone and see if they need anything. None of these goals seems overly high and by limiting the number to three, they should be doable. Hopefully these are three resolutions that will be kept. Yoga classes If your personal resolution is to increase flexibility and serenity, winter Yoga classes are beginning the week of Jan. 3 and continuing through April 10 at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Route 231. Call 825-1215 for information. Since many people start the new year focusing on selfimprovement and growth, please let me know of any classes or workshops that are being held this winter in Sperryville, including fitness, diet, marriage, parenting, art, bible studies, or anything else by email at oldsperryvillebookshop@iglide.net or by leaving your name and number at 987-8444. Although the bookstore will be closed for a winter break in January and February, I will be checking messages and returning calls. New Year’s \ celebrations Many folks in Sperryville will begin 2005 by celebrating on New Year’s Eve. “Rude Rock” will be playing at a New Year’s party at Mountainside Market. The theme for the night is “Gangsters of Love” and party goers are asked to wear an interesting costume to match the theme. You may also choose to ring in the New Year at the Thornton River Grille, where the evening will include a fivecourse meal, live music with guitarist Scott Fore, and a champagne toast at midnight. For reservations, call 987-8790. As a follow-up to my last column, I was apparently mistaken when I said that at least for now, candy canes are not being debated. Just three days after I submitted my column, The Washington Post carried a story about a fourth grader in Plano, Texas who was prevented from passing out a goody bag to his classmates that contained a candy cane with a message entitled “The Legend of the Candy Cane” attached. The nine-year-old and his parents obtained a court order to allow him to hand out “religious viewpoint gifts” at school-sponsored holiday parties. The Liberty Legal lawyer, who argued the case, said that Supreme Court decisions since 1969 clearly have established that students do not give up free-speech rights when they walk through the school door. Expressions of religious faith that would be unconstitutional coming from a teacher are acceptable among students as long as they don’t “materially and substantially disrupt” school operations. Bloodmobile drive to begin Jan. 6 at firehall Mark your calender for Thursday, Jan 6 for the next bloodmobile drive at the Washington Fire Hall. It will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Start the New Year out by giving the gift of life to someone. For further information call Marie Riedel at 675-3638. Marilyn Bailey of Washington entertained 20 family members on Friday, Dec. 24 with a buffet-style dinner. After dinner they all opened presents Washington 1 Jan Clatterbuck ' 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com and enjoyed good company. On Christmas day, she had 15 family members for dinner. On Sunday, Dec. 26, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bailey of Elkton were afternoon visitors. On a sad note for the Rappahannock News: Mary Ann Kuhn will be leaving as editor in January to further pursue her editorial career in Northern Virginia as well as operating her Middleton Inn. The staff wishes her well. This writer talked with Parker Critzer on Monday, Dec. 27 to see if she received what she had asked for Christmas. Parker said she had received not one but two Cabbage Patch dolls and that they were adorable. Celebrating a birthday this week is Mae Racer on Friday, Dec. 31. Rappahannock News kittens, Woody Wilson, Snookie Monroe and Fuzzy Taylor exchanged gifts with Adam, Madison and Jefferson at the Middleton Inn. They all had a nice holiday. Church services New Year’s Eve service The Promise Land Baptist Church will have a New Year’s Eve service at 10 p.m. Pastor Herbert Johnson invites everyone. New Year’s service The Woodville Baptist Church will have a New Year’s celebration on Jan. 1 from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. with a covered dish dinner and music by the Down Home Gospel Singers from Manassas. Everyone is welcome. Movie From Page B1 Arabia”, it is one that will always be remembered. Ibrahim owns a store, dark and crammed with foods, wines and pates. He’s a widower who barely stirs from his seat at the cash register. He seems to have only two consolations-regular readings from his Koran and his friendship with Momo, who both buys and shoplifts from the store. Ibrahim represents the paternalistic kindness Momo never knew. Momo represents youth and renewal for Ibrahim. The two finally journey back to Ibrahim’s village, a sentimental undertaking with empathetic, evocative storytelling and the brilliance of the actors. Both Boulanger and Sharif are terrific. Boulanger’s performance as Momo won the best actor Hugo at the Chicago Film Festival. Sharif is in a different role for the elegantly seductive Sharif; he’s haggard, shaggy and plumpish. He evokes perfectly an old man whose hard life and long journey from his Turkish village and homeland have helped win him spiritual riches few suspect. “Monsieur Ibrahim” takes friendship and love between a Jew and a Muslim and makes it seem natural and wondrous. This is a tender and sweet spirited parable of the brotherhood of man. “Ibrahim,” in French and Turkish with subtitles, is rated R for thematic sexuality and partial nudity. Run time is 95 minutes. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 ELuray ‘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. 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God’s Word should be of utmost consideration when we establish these priorities, for our understanding of God’s Word sets the stage for our lift When we follow Hk advice, every thing else falls into place. We know what is important and what is not The result is a sense of peace and Joy, even amid the confusion of lift In Romans 14; 19 we read, “Let us then pursue what makes for peace...”. Won’t you begin this year with worship in God’s House? It is the best resolution of them all. ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (5401 825-1037 The Color Shoppe Jaint • Carpet :overing • Blinds Rt. 29 South — 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Bidding 547-9743 4 find your Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 r Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

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VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WINDOWS & DOORS Europe's Finest Windows & Doors New & Replacement • Custom Made • Wood, Aluminum-Clad, • Energy Efficient • Secure • Affordable Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540 937-5796 — www.henselstone.com To place an ad, please call Jeanne Cobert at 540 347-4222 (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Upcoming Events Notice AJI submissions to Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Fridays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Mary Ann Kuhn at makuhn@timespapers.com. at(540)987-808' Ballet classes Ballet is a fun way to get fit and gain strength and flexibility. Registration is now open for ballet classes being offered at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse from January through June. Creative Movement (ages 3 and 4). Pre-ballet (ages 5 and 6), Ballet I (ages 7 to 9), Ballet II (ages 10-15) and Adult Ballet (ages 16-99) will be taught by Meghan Cupp, a former professional ballet dancer. For more information, including class times and descriptions, call Meghan Yoga classes For those who aspire to flexibility and serenity, Winter Yoga will begin the week of Jan. 3 (until April 10) at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Route 231 in Sperryville. Please notice that jj will be teaching a new Friday class, instead of Monday. Monday, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon (Mary/Janice): Wednesday, 5:45-7:15 p.m. (Mary/Janice); Friday, 10:30 am.-12 p.m. (jj/ Mary). Questions? Email: maryomeara@ earthlink.net, or call 825-1215. Adult education Rappahannock County adult education classes start the week ot Jan. 3. Enrollment is open to all and will continue until Dec. 29. There are 10 classes this session; everyone’s sure to find something to interest them. Registration forms may be picked up at RCES, RCHS, the County Library, 211 Quicke Mart, and can also be printed from the public school web site. Contact program director Robyn Jeanniton. Phone (540) 987-3367 or email Robynjeanniton® Rappahannock. k12.va.us. Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open Wednesday, Jan. 5 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. Blood donation drive The American Red Cross is holding a blood donation drive on Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Washington Fire Hall from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. DAR meeting The Culpeper Minute Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its Jan. 11 meeting at 1 p.m. at Prince Michel Vineyard on Route 29, south of Culpeper. Winemaker, Bradley Hansen will present The History of Winemaking.” For more information, call Margaret Francis at 540-987-8291. Medical emergencies Whether you are retired or working, your skills are needed to assist Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties in their response to medical emergencies such as bioterrorism incidents, large communicable disease outbreaks and natural disasters. Can you spare two to three hours per year for training and attend a drill once a year? If so, reserve your place now for the training on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 6-9 p.m. with the Orange County Rescue Squad If you are interested and cannot attend this training session, additional sessions are each month in a different county. Call 540-829-7350 or email RRMRC@vdh.virginia.gov for more information. To learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps go to: www.VMRC@vdh.virginia.gov Commuting survey What type of commuting options would help you get to work on time? Option 1: Bus Service from Bealeton, Marshall, or Warrenton to: VRE Broad Run Station, Falls Church Metrorail, Downtown D.C., Pentagon. 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Sgt. Byler reports from the front By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the time the TimesDemocrat went to press last Tuesday night, it was believed a rocket attack by insurgents was the cause of an explosion in a mess hall tent at Forward Operating Base Marez, near Mosul, Iraq on Dec. 21 that killed 22 people, including 14 U.S. soldiers, and wounded many more. An investigation has since revealed that the blast was actually caused by a suicide bomber who entered the tent wearing an explosive device, which contained ball bearings as shrapnel, and set off the blast. Sgt. Evan Byler, 26, of Catlett, was in the tent when the bomb went off. He was knocked to the floor but escaped injury, and took an active role in the rescue effort that followed. Byler is a member of the 276th Engineer Battalion, Virginia Army National Guard. based in West Point, Va. His parents, Tim and Charlotte Byler of Catlett, and his fiance, Michele Gibson, of Fairfax, did not talk to him until days after the attack. “I have communicated with Evan several times since the attack,” said Gibson on Dec. 27. “He called quite a few times on Christmas. His spirits are tom, but he’s trying his best to stay focused on other missions, and his job, as well as the other troops." Asked what thoughts Byler might wish to share with the folks back home about the attack, Gibson replied. “Evan just wants to say that he was not the only one that did something good over there. It was a collaborative effort on the part of everyone in the mess hall. “They responded quickly to what happened, to ensure that everyone was OK and to get the casualties taken care of as soon as possible,” she said. In Iraq for nearly a year, the 276th had not lost any per Photos courtesy of Michele Gibson IN COUNTRY: Like many of the U. S. troops serving in Iraq, Sgt. Evan Byler has made friends with the people they have come to free, including this young Iraqi boy. sonnel before the Dec. 21 attack. Officially their tour of duty is nearly over, but the date the troops will be coming home is yet to be determined. “Evan should be returning in the next few months, maybe Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 197 sometime in February,” said Gibson. “But it’s not certain, because there is always a chance of being extended another few months.” Byler and Gibson will be married on Oct. 15, 2005. Virginia’s casualties The Department of Defense has released the names of four military personnel from Virginia who died in the Dec. 21 attack. Two of those killed were Virginia Army National Guardsmen serving with Byler in the 276th: Spc. David A. Ruhren, 20, of Stafford, and Spc. Nicholas “Nick” Mason, 20, of King George. Before their unit was deployed, Mason was a student at Virginia Tech and Ruhren worked as an emergency medi HAPPY TIMES: While in Iraq, Sgt. Byler has kept in touch with his fiance’, Michele Gibson, by e-mail and telephone calls. It is hoped that Byler’s unit will return to the U.S. in February; they will be married on Oct. 15, 2005. cal technician. A memorial service for Mason will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at King George High School. Burial will be private. Ruhren will be buried at Quantico National Cemetery on Thursday, Dec. 30, following a 12:30 p.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle. The other Virginians listed as killed in the attack were Sgt. Maj. Robert D. O’Dell, 38, of Manassas, who was assigned to the Intelligence and Security Command, headquartered at Fort Belvoir; and Navy Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, of Arlington, who was a member of the 77th Navy Mobile Construction Battalion, of Gulfport, Miss. Among the more than 60 wounded were four members of the 276th: Spc. David Hursh, 20, of Fredericksburg; Sgt. Douglas McManama, 32, of Sandston; Sgt. Kyle Wright, 46, of Richmond; and Sgt. Brian Lindley, 37, of Cumberland. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, which has a reporter and photographer embedded in the 276th, McManama and Wright have since returned to duty. Lindley and Hursh remain hospitalized and will be returning to the U.S. for additional treatment. Woodville student earns top scholastic honors By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Paul Beattie of Woodville, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School, was recently named a Commended Student in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program. In order to become a Commended Student, Beattie had to place among the top five percent of more than one million students who took the 2003 Preliminary SAT/ Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Cuna Raj Subedi, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician Taking over the practice of Furadoon Irani, M.D., upon his retirement 135 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Dr. Subedi is a graduate of China Medical University in Shenyang and completed his residency in internal medicine at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens in Flushing. He is Board-certified in internal medicine. 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(2) nave a ryiai.ng ej.'b• ts a» d live m the area m which subscription is made National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Beattie also was named an AP Scholar, a distinction given by the College Board Advanced Placement Program to students who receive grades of three or higher on three or more AP Exams. He received a four in U.S. Government and Politics, a five in Latin Verbal and a five in Spanish Language. Also earning AP Scholar distinction was Karie vonFange of Woodville, Class of 2004, who earned a three in Biology, three in English Language and Composition, three in English Literature and Composition, and three in U.S. Government and Politics. Daniel Griffin of Broad Run, also Class of 2004, was named an AP Scholar with Honor, having an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of Paul Beattie three or higher on four or more of those exams. He received a five in English Language and Composition, a four in English Literature and Composition, four in U.S. Government and Politics, and four in U.S. History. Purnell From Page B1 America at the time was towards abstraction and personal expression, and the idea that classical training should form a basis for life as a creative artist was considered no longer valid by many. After studying in Greece with Greek painter Aristotle Solounias, Purnell became convinced that a foundation in classical techniques and classical study was a necessity. Then began her long journey of inquiry through visits to museums, personal study, and an exploration of the techniques of the Old Masters. A painstaking process that is labor-intense and counter to the “knock 'em out quickly” school of painting, Purnell’s technique is bom of a world of artisans and artists hundreds of years old. She begins with a drawing, and then an underpainting on canvas. Then she meticulously layers the oil paints in a glazing technique that builds up the surface, and results in the brilliant glow of the paintings. Many prestigious institutions and galleries around the world have exhibited Purnell’s work, among them, the Royal Academy of Arts in London. She was the first American artist to have an exhibition at the Catherine’s Palace Museum in Pushkin and the Dostoyevsky Museum in St. Petersburg. “I am always looking for beauty and the power of beauty to move people,” said Purnell. To see Robin Purnell’s artwork, contact her directly at (540) 675-1531. Baskets From Page B1 of brown beans, and some oysters in a jar. Hackley has seen the Amissville Community Christmas grow over the decades. “People are so generous,” said Hackley. “We get big checks from some people and large bills, sometimes, in the jars we put around at the counters of local businesses.” Three Girl Scout and Brownie troops join the folks of the churches and the Ruritan as well as various individuals in the community. Organizers estimate that, in all, per haps a hundred people, children and adults, are involved in the Community Christmas. One of those organizers, Nancy Nicholas, said that the list of those to receive the gift baskets includes needy people, disabled, mentally ill, and shut-ins. Do they always find everyone? “We depend on people in the churches”, said Nicholas, “we always overlook somebody, we just can’t get them all.” There is just one more category of those on the gift list. If the organizers learn of anyone who has lost a spouse within the past year, that widow or widower receives a parcel, too - flowers.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V PROS JOB FAIR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, January 4, 2005 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Community Services Administration Building 1st Floor Senior Center 215 Depot Ct. SE, Leesburg, VA PRCS will be conducting on-site interviews for the following summer programs: ®Summer Day Camp Programs ® Swimming Pools For more information on specific positions and recruitment numbers, please visit our website at www.loudoun.gov or call the 24-Hour Jobline at (703) 777-0536. [ V J 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 AUTO TECHNICIAN Experienced. Salary plus commission or flat rate. Plenty of work. Come grow with us!! Marshall Ford Call David Baird 540-364-1548 Adelphia Adelphia currently has openings in Leesburg, VA and Ashbum, VA for. SERVICE TECHNICIANS APPLY ONUNE TODAY! www.careers-adelphia.com “Adelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.' Reporter wanted: Experienced writer for government beat on large weekly newspaper covering Fauquier County. Minimum five years similar work. ©vm Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Clips and resume to: Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188. Inquiries to Robin Earl, (540) 347-4222, rearl@timespapers.com. CLERICAL Large healthcare receivables co. in Manassas seeking enthusiastic candidates for full time positions in our Data Entry/Clerical Department. $9 per hour. Successful candidates will have Word and Excel experience. We offer a casual dresscode (you can wear jeans!), three weeks accrued the 1st year, and other excellent benefits (i.e. health, dental). Send resume to: AHC, Inc., 10002 Battleview Pkwy, Manassas, VA 20109, Fax: (703) 366-2910, Email: vajobs@ahcinc.com ADVERTISING CONSULTANT The Loudoun Times-Mirror & The Loudoun Friday-Times is seeking a full time advertising consultant for the Loudoun Division. Applicant Requirements: Organized, Motivated, Detailed Oriented. Professional, Dependable, Possess Superior Customer Service Skills, Must be able to Cold Call, Work & Travel within Loudoun County. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: * Commission Sales * Health & Dental Coverage * Established Territory, Health Benefits and 401 K Plan (with match) * Life Insurance (company sponsored) Please call or send resume to: Connie Fields Loudoun Hmes-Mirror 9 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-0036 cfields@timespapers.com (Times Commut'iiy NOATMKftM VIRGINIA 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 lucrative sales opportunity that includes: • Base Salary + Commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Benefits •40IK Plan To apply: Please forward resume, cover letter and salary history to lschilling@timespapers.com or fax to 703.435.9754 «« Full Time 9^9 —--« tniptoymem v / CARPENTERS •Expenerced in al aspecfc, from taming to torn •Jot a company fret pndesitselinquaitywak. Greg days 540-229-9443 540-675-3901 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 CNA/NA Must be dependable & reliable for giving care to an elderly woman. PT. Must be able to work weekends. 540-987-8962 This Could be Your Ad1 Call 540-347-4222 insurance Claims Representatives Are you looking for a great career with a growing company"7 A local Healthcare Receivables Management co. is seeking enthusiastic and assertive claims representatives. Qualified candidates will have experience in physician/hospital insurance billing and follow-up or expenence in the payer industry. Compensation commensurate with experience. We offer flextime (from 7:30 a m. to 6:00 p.m., M-F), a casual dresscode (you can wear jeans!), three weeks accrued leave the first year, and other excellent benefits (i.e. health, dental, 401k). Please submit your resume and salary requirements to: HR Department, Fax: (703) 366-2910, or email to Manassasjobs@HMHR.org, SITE SUPERVISOR II Full-time direct service positions. M-F. providing vocational training & employment support for small groups of adults with disabilities in community business settings. Requires a degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience. Salary S25.(XXf$28,000 plus good benefits. Applicants must have a grxxl driving record and he able to pass a drug & alcohol screening & criminal background check For more information please call 703-779-2100, ask for Mike or A va or send resume & copy of driving record to: ECHO, P.O. Box 2277 _Leesburg, VA 20177 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 RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD and AREA AGENCY ON AGING PUBLIC HEARING/NOTICE The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA), Culpeper, Virginia, provides transportation services for the elderly and disabled within Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. These services transport individuals to and from rehabilitation programs, outpatient services, meal programs, and other services operated by the RRCSBAAA and private providers. Funds are being requested from the Commonwealth of Virginia to purchase seven (7) nine-passenger vans through the FTA Section 5310 Program. These vehicles will be utilized for residential programs. We invite any interested public or private transit or paratransit operator within the Planning District 9 area to comment on the proposed services by sending a written notice by January 28, 2005 to Mr. Neil Sherman, Department of Rail and Public Transportation, P.O. Box 590, Richmond, Virginia 23218-0590 and to the Attention of the Executive Director, RRCSB-AAA, P. O, Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Comments can also be made at the planned public hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 9:30 a.m., at the main office of the RRCSB-AAA, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. A copy of the application is available for inspection at 15361 Bradford Road (RRCSB Offices) Culpeper, Virginia. Comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing will become part of the application. Interested parties should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100, ext. 3146. / \ Fuil Time cmpraymem * v / 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 DRIVERS No CDL required. Move empty trucks locally. Home nights, good pay, full time/ part time. Steady work. Towabte vehicle req. 1-800-966-7781 House Cleaner UP TO $9/HR No weekends/ nights. pT Experienced To wok Fauquier Co. Personal vehicle required. 540-439-2200 MAKE $1,000.00 A WEEK And More starting today! To qualify you must be halfway crazy, dependable and serious about what you want out of life. Got you curious? Then call Ray to get info. 866-247-0020 MECHANIC / HEAVY EQUIPMENT / NIGHTS Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE MILLER TOYOTA SCION Two Positions avail. 1) Retail Parts Counter (pt) Mon-Fri, 6pm-9pm Sat, 10am-3pm 2) Inventory Control (ft) Ship / Recv Reynolds, P.C. experience a plus Dealer or Jobber Experience Preferred. Call Mark Wing 703-396-5056 to schedule an appointment. • Pipe Crew • Foreman • Equipment Operators needed Health, dental, 401K avail. Ricky L. Brown & Sons, Inc. 540-347-6628 PLANT REPAIRMAN/WELDER. NIGHTS. Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA'EOE Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 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 Classificd/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 IYogram 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 /* '\ FuH Time ■* 1 Employment I SUPERVISOR \X\'rkuiH- Snper\ N'i 1 11 environmental ok.in e; . NXri|I tram right \\ • ^ -n. Ahilir\ to got ('I > \ in X nK^. v).u\i Jr-'v :<g record- clear err’ • nai record. Mot i van sr It-start er w ho as . i • m-mer service orient*, u rr >t. annea’ *ncr. 540-882-4669 Co in Nlciliti” \ j SI>(‘ks f- I l .allOl IM i Must lx- reliabk | liavv tk‘p.‘TKlribi i transportation K dm • I manual trails $12 O j with [raid boiK'lm ; Fax reswno to \\ I .r i 703 661 8641 Co. in Sterling, \f£ ' seeks FT Art Invee; tory spedaist w/aftet - tion to detail. VV work cksely w'owne* $12+4t wfcaid bene- ■ fits. Fax resume to‘ Frley (703)661-8641; \ Part Time j Employment I INSURANCE PROPERTY :•-»/ INSPECTOR Salary with Bonus & i Benefits. Computer Digital Camera & Reliable car needed. Pis send resume to. 1 CIG, PO Box 4509 Toms River NJ 08754 ! Attn: Rose / '\ 605 Automobiles ; l V_s AUDI ALL ROAD a: 16K miles, with everv thing, cost $48K will se: for S36.500. 540-36J3113. 540-270-0987 BMW, ’01, 3 0IX5 Sports Activity Vehicle, black, fully loaded to include state of the art integrated phone voice recognition system moon roof, re mo!' keyless entry security system, luggage, racks leather upholste;, automatic dimming irrors, heated steemg wheel and seats. auK matic transmission witr full times all wheel drive & more. Excellent condition, 41K miles, great deal. $32,000. Cat1 Sharon 540-349-1155 BUICK 2003 LE Sabm Exc. cond.. metaiic bronze, loaded Ne\inspection. $10,490 540-364-4707 CADILLAC '96 DEVILLE original owner, garaged, 43 K miles $7500 703-698-5698 CHEVY CAPRICE 92 LT-1 police pkg. 130K mis, excel cond. $1900 '87 FORD E350 15 pass. VAN. 351. AT excel cond. currem insp. 1 ownr $1800 OBO 540-341-4133 FORD TAURUS STATION Wagon 98 89*. 1 owner $4295<obc Looks good, runs great' 540-338-6426 GREAT FALL SPECIALS FOR THE ACTIVE RE BROKER!! Run your listings for as little as $27.50 per week! Reach more than 600,000 readers in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier Clarke & Rappahannock! GO LOCAL WITH THE TIMES! 540-347-4222 for details HONDA '91 Accord EX 5-sp. 1 ownei AC p.vi pkg. reg maint v'rf good cond S2500 obo Call 703-622 3166 HONDA, 95. Accord f X V6. Auto. Leather f b sunroof. 155K miles ■ * condition, $4700 7'J’ 754-7987 HONDA CIVIC 00 door Green Exceliei i condition. 70,000 ■" $9500 OBO Call 705 728-3051 HONDA CIVIC EX 1995 54k mi, auto, new tires exc cond $5700 703-430-2163 HONDA 1993 CIVIC LX 4 DR SEDAN 155+ mi 1st ownpr. good cond< Hon $2400 Call 703371-5782 HONDA CRV 02: Ex cond . 35K mi . AC power locks windows, 6 disc CD player sun root $16 800 703-777 8073 between 6-10pm HYUNDAI, 2001 Sonata 35K mi., automatic Sitver/silver. ext cc ■ a Betow blue bi _>k $6,750 540-955-558' KIA 97 SEPHIA 4 • AC. auto, new tires S brakes. VA inspec 90 K mi. excel cond $295 obo 703-938-1505 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222

How a bad-hair day can put a big smile on your face. By MALCOLM GUNN WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS inal, this baby Mercedes-Benz has also been updated and refined in just .about every way possible. Over the past few years, it has been fun to watch the Porsche Boxster, Audi TT, BMW Z class and Mercedes-Benz SLK all jockey for position in the entry-luxury two-seater category. Although the designers of each of these German-bred funmobiles takes a unique approach to their craft, the result has been an almost constant game of one-upmanship. One gets a bigger engine, then the rest follow suit. Another gets a leg up on some geez-whiz piece of technology and the others are soon offering it It’s die SLK's turn at upping die ante. The ’05 version begins by making a strong visual impression that goes well beyond its shy and nowretiring predecessor. In particular is the elongated pointy nose with its massive three-pointed-star emblem extending like a beacon from the grille. The snout also mimics that of the ultra-pricey McLaren-built Mercedes-Benz SLR super coupe. Hardly subde and that’s exacdy the point: brand identification from five miles away. Despite a slightly longer, wider and taller silhouette and a more muscular front end, the car’s stubby profile is reminiscent of the previous model. or European-sports-car fanatics on a budget, the latest SLK is a wish-list dream come true. Slicker and quicker than the orig However, under the spiny new sheetmetal, the platform has been considerably stiffened to improve ride and handling. The suspension and steering components have been similarly upgraded Settle into the roomier interior and you’ll note the cockpit specialists have been busy there, too. Plenty of shiny metal trim pieces have been applied to the gauges and control switches and one of a half-dozen shades of standard leather trim are yours for the asking. Of the more unique available features is a three-speed fan that blows warm air through the head-restraint vents in each seat. Your head and ^ neck are kept warm and ster. Twenty-two seconds later — three seconds speedier than last year's SLK—all is secure. The folding metal roof has also been reengineered to leave more luggage room when it’s down and hidden away. Although European versions of the SLK will receive a 163-horsepower 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder powerplant, North American buyers 2005 Mercedes SLK ♦Two-seat convertibie/roadster. ♦35-titer DOHC V6 makes 268 horsepower ♦Six-speed manual, or optional sevenspeed automatic transmission. ♦The SLK's hot new looks add more character to a model that tended to fade from view. ♦Adding a powerful V6 to North American base cars has changed the SLK’s character from wimpy to wild. ♦The added intenor space in the newtydesigned cockpit make the SLK a more comfortable spot to reside ♦Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; roll bars; traction control. ♦MPG (city/hwy): n/a ♦Base price: $45,000 (est) the SLK’s top-down driving experience on cool days is more pleasurable. When the time comes to protect yourself from the elemenLs, a push of a switch is all it takes to convert the SLK to a hardtop coupe from a road gei an au-new j.>uier DOHC V6. With 268 horsepower on tap, 53 more than the ’04’s optional 3.2-liter V6 (a four-cylinder was standard), Mercedes-Benz claims the SLK will hit 60 m.p.h. in a rapid 5.5 seconds. Transmission choices consist of a six-speed manual, or optional sevenspeed automatic. Mercedes says even more performance is on the way after the initial September launch with the addition of the SLK55 AMG model to the lineup. Look for a 362-horsepower 5.4-liter V8. With a projected base list price of about $45,000, adding an SLK to your stable might not be all that unreasonable. Not only is it capable of keeping its riders safe and warm throughout all four seasons, its high-end looks and impressive power make it more of a thoroughbred driver’s car and less of a dainty dilettante. To compete with its Teutonic rivals, that’s the thrust, literally, Mercedes-Benz and the 2005 SLK had to take. The McLaren-built Mercedes SLR (above) costs about $425,000, but you at least get some of the looks, including the signature drooping nose, in the SLK (below) for one-tenth the price... and the roof folds down allowing you access to the open skies. Automotive MERCEDES BENZ ML320 ‘02: $25,987 OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 MERCEDES '93 SW. 103K miles, while/ grey leather int, very clean, 3rd seat, new tires. $10,500. 703-771-9723. MERCEDES '87, 300TD, new paint, great car. $2250. Mercedes '82, 3000, new tires runs great. $1250. 540-5472211 MUSTANG MACH 1. 2004, 20th anniversary, 5sp, red, 15K mis, new cond. $28.000/obo. 540-439-3840 NISSAN 98 Quest GXE: 60K, AT, PWR, anti-lck, am/tm/cass/cd, Sunrf, loaded, new tires/ bat $6900. 703-724-4443. NISSAN SENTRA 95 Good cond. Manual trans $2200 or OBO. Please call 703-406' 8726. OLDS 88 ROYALE 93, 111K mis, pwr pKg, new tires,$2500 ’95 CHEVY VAN 20 cargo, 85K mis, laddr rck, good cond$5K.540-937-4042 PONTIAC '90 GRAND AM, 4 door, fair cond., auto, 165K, AC, cass., 1 owner. As is $500 obo. Call 703-443-9931 PONTIAC MONTANA 00 3xt. mini van. Quad seating, power seating & doors. 76k mi. $8,000. 703-471-1107. SATURN SLC2 ’95, 74K mi, 5 speed, clean, Alpine Sound System. $2900 703-443-9226 SELL YOUR CAR FAST FOR JUST $39 Call for details 540-347-4222 1999 SLK Mercedes 230 convertible, 5spd, 2 set of rims, silver, custom seats. $18K or BO. Call 703-263-1581. SUBARU '93 LEGACY wagon, 4wd, maroon, runs & looks good, high miles, $1800. 540-3642161 TOYOTA AVALON XLS ’01: $14,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TO YOTA,703-359-1010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE’s: 10 for $10,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 Ybur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 '89 TOYOTA CAMRY, $1100/obo Recent inspection., new battery, 4 dr., runs good. 703803-8333 leave mess. TOYOTA '94 COROLLA DX. 179k mi, runs well, ext. good cond. AM/FM & C/D. $2000 OBO. 703-669-5521. TOYOTA '98 COROLLA VE, only 34K mi, AT, am/fm cassette, digital clock, 1 ownr, exc cond. $6150.703-830-6533. TRIUMPH, 1979, Spitfire 20K orig. miles. BRG. 5sp, matching hardtop. $6,850. 540-955-5581. VOLVO '97 850T5, loaded, excel, cond., 89 K miles, black w/ gray interior. $9,300 obo. 703-723-5384. VOLVO 2000 V70XC, navy blue, X-country wagon, 4 wh dr, heated Ithr, 60K mis, excel cond. $19,950. 540-347-1656 W CABRIO GLX '02: OILMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 1999 VW JETTA GL New Body, FWD, blue, new body, Alloys. CD, Fogs, 70K $5500 D-703-7770258, 703-777-9254 ev »» 51; JEEP CHEROKEE ‘98 Classic. 4 dr auto. 4WD. Loaded. Garage kept, one owner. $7500 540-539-2916. JEEP CHEROKEE ‘01. 4WD, well maintained. AM/FM CD. All receipts, vgc. 75k mi. $8800 OBO. 540-937-4996. BAYLINER, 1985, Cuddy 20 ft., Volvo Pinta I/O. Camper top, depth finder, new batteries. $1,900. 540-955-5581. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 HD, ‘01. Ultra Classic, fuel eject, custom solid pt. new seat/ exhaust, many extras, 20K mis, $ 16K/0 bo540-439-3840 98 HONDA 750 Shadow Ace. great starter bike, perf. X-mas gift. Appx 10K mi, ws & sb. $3500. 703-904-8411. 2002 HONDA XR70R ATV, like new, excel cond. Perfect Christmas gift! Vint Hill area. $1100. 703-754-3836 2003, SUZUKI 50cc Four wheeler.Great for starters. Auto. Great X-mas gift. $1200/bo.Gr1 cond. (304)724-6657 Iv msg. Sport unity }) CHEVY SUBURBAN '93, 1500, V8, 4 wd. 122K mis, tow pkg, 3rd seat, excel cond. $7,900. 540-439-0771 EXPLORER 2000, blue. good condition. 37K mi. $16,500. Call Kathy 703-434-9765 FORD 2004 ESCAPE. 26K miles. V6, 4x4, like new. $17,700. Call 703407-3633. FORD 02 EXLORER XLS-4 dr 4 wh drive, silver/grey cloth. Tow pkg 48k mi. $13900. 703-978-4452 FORD 2000 EXPEDITION XLT: Loaded, AT, Lthr, TV/VHS/Video, 6 CD $13,500/BO. 68K miles. 703-754-9743. FORD 2003 EXPLORER XLT, 28K mi, V8, 4x4, loaded, great cond. $20,999. 703-407-3633. GMC JIMMY SLE 96 4x4 Clean, well maintained, 11 OK mi.. $4200 obo. 703-314-5200 GMC JIMMY SLE. *94 4X4, 4dr, dk grn, alloyed whls, tow pack, pw. Clean & maintain $4000. 540-987-3301 GMC '95 SUBURBAN SLE, 4WD, 8-pass , tow pkg, dual air, 1 owner, good cond., 132K mi, $5500. 703-477-1746. 2003 TOYOTA RAV4, wht. std trans, mint, 31k mi, $15,500. Call eves 304-876-1782; D 703771-6550. C. Hale TOYOTA '90 4RUNNER, black, tinted windows, well-maint. new tires, $4000/ obo. Call 703447-3466. NEED TO CARRY LARGE EQUIPMENT? 28ft, 10 ton, dual tamdtom axle pop up dove tail hauling trailer, goose neck, 2003, black. $6,250. 931-2602693 or 304-279-8583. 2005 PACE AMERICAN. 28’ car trailer w/ many opts, used 1 time. Retail $12K+ sell for $8500. 540-937-3300 grrm. Trucks/ 979 Pickups CHEVY '85 G30 utility van, dual whls, new engine & paint, VA inspec, excel, cond., $3000 ObO. 703-938-1505 CHEVY ’56 PU. Re. stored, fresh paint, new int. Oak bed. 350 ci engine. 350 trans. $9000. 703-675-4083 CHEVY TRUCK C3500 •96: V8, 4x4 or AWD, dual-rear wheels, 7.4 motor, fleet side extended cab, automatic, power everything, black, 137,000 miles, retail $11,450. selling for $10,000. 931-2602693 or 304-279-8583. DODGE DAKOTA SPORT ’96: V6, 3.9L MAGNUM. 11 OK. 5 spd., AC, PS, PB, w/Extras .. JBA Headers, Pace Setter Dual Exhaust. K&N Cold Air Intake, RUNS GREAT! (very strong!) 4235/75/R15 Goodyear VVranglers, Chrome Ram Wheels, 160W Pioneer CD Stereo w/4 new Speakers (nice), Srep Rails, Bed Liner, Bed Tool Box, Mud Flaps, Hood and Window Visors, Bucket Seats, (sweet) Platform Trailer Hitch w/wiring, Brand New Battery, and more. (great deal) $4000 OBO. MUST SEE...CLEAN. 703777-9423. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 »Thick*/ j ' * Pickups DODGE, ’99, PU 3500, 4wd, dually. 4dr crew cab. long bed, Cummins turbo diesel, chromed, Jake brakes, banks sys, extra heavy duty towing, 6sp, 81K, Black, am/fm/cd, A/C, all power, cruise, tilt. $19,000. 703-929-7309. DODGE RAM 150, 93. 54K orig mis, excel cond, runs perfectly, $4900. 540-349-4437 FORD F250, diesel 02, ext. cab, 4x4, AT, Ithr, 6-CD, loaded, 75K mis, clean, 8’ bed, $28,000. 703-967-3344 FORD '94 F250 power stroke diesel, super cab, 4x4, dual fuel tank, towing pkg, excel, mechanical cond., good body cond., 99 K mi. $8K. 703-777-3312 FORD F350 99 XLT, long bed, tow hitch, all pwr, a/c, bedliner & tool box. 106k mi. $9600. 703-430-9269. rwnu naiiyci al i Ext Cab Red/gray. Gd cond. 3Lv6, 5spd Rec tires. Bedliner 98K mi $2900 703-443-0524. GMC 1996 SIERRA: RWD, Auto, V8, Excab, CC, PW, PD, A/C, Cass/CD player, bedliner, roll-n-lock cover, great cond. 74K $800Q/bo.703-737-0336 Mazda/Ford '00 B2500, CD, liner, 5 spd, AC, toolbox, air bags, new tires, 56 K hwy. mi, receipts. Below book @ $5200. 571-203-1412 TOYOTA TUNDRA LTD SC '03: V8, 4x4, $22,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 680 Vans/Buses \_ J CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER 2000-auto, 88k mi, white, 7 pass, DR a/c, sliding DRs, $7900. 703-777-8098 FORD CONVERSION VAN '92: Auto, V8, 125K, all the toys, dual AC & Heat, TV, CD ' Player, Converter, Full Power, Runs Great, Good Condition, $4995/ OBO. 703-771-0280. 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