Rappahannock News, January 6, 2005

•A; '• *. 4.?^" Rappahannock County 's Fdmily Newspaper Since 1877 127th Year... No. 1 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com «0t* .i si03't: snE v* Scents =r cr> m ti V EDO • Hr ° ro'.n *-» tX £ ^ 2- O V I u to o u § w O 0J 00 Looking ahead to 2005 The Rapphannock News asked county and town officials what goals ihey hoped to achieve in 2005. Interviews were conducted by Jeanne Spafli and Ruth Purnell. Charles ‘Pete’ Estes A Rappahannock County native, Charles “Pete” Estes has been a member of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors since 1981, and currently serves as Chairman of the board. As chairman, Estes is looking ahead to many upcoming changes in 2005. • Estes’ primary issue for the county is the real estate closing for the Aileen property. “I am looking forward to no longer having this as a burden See ESTES, Page A2 John McCarthy As a young man, John McCarthy traveled with his family to eastern Asia, where they lived for two years. When he returned to where he had grown up in Northern Virginia, he was appalled at the amount of growth in just that short period of time. This experience instilled him with a desire to preserve open land, something that he has put to use in Rappahannock County, a place he has come to love. See MCCARTHY, Page A2 lj.-mm i i Sheriff Larry Sherertz In looking ahead into 2005, Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz has several things on his mind to impact Rappahannock County. Sherertz came to Rappahannock County in 1998 after retiring from Fairfax County, where he served 23 years. He is in the process of having his office accredited by the Coalition for Law Enforcement, which should take place by the end of the year. See SHERERTZ, Page A2 Eugene Leggett For Eugene Leggett, the Town of Washington’s mayor, issues for 2005 appear simple, yet complex at the same time. Growth in Washington is first and foremost on his mind: keeping the growth to a minimum, while recognizing that it still must take place. He wants to preserve the ambiance of the town, and keep its quaint atmosphere. The mayor is concerned about keeping businesses in the town, especially the See LEGGETT, Page A2 Bob Chappell Bob Chappell, superintendent of schools, is heading up several different projects that are in the works for the Rappahannock Public schools this year. “We are in the middle of a strategic planning process that has various teams working on providing improvements to several different areas of the school system,” said Chappell who is looking to provide a more rigorous Grade 6-12 curriculum as well as enhance teaching methods. See CHAPPELL, Page A2 Wesley Mills Wesley Mills, chairman of the Rappahannock School Board, is particularly excited about plans to establish a Governor’s School that will serve students in this area. “Currently Rappahannock County does not have regional coverage,” said Mills. “In fact, even students in Fauquier County have to travel to Fairfax to attend courses offered there.” What Mills is hoping is that a Governor’s School can See MILLS, Page A2 Ben Venue protected forever Landmark farm put in easement The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF), Rappahannock County, and Mrs. Louise King Eastham announced on Monday that an open space easement was recorded on 1,885 acres of Ben Venue. This landmark farm just off U. S. 211 at Ben Venue has remained in the family for 200 years. The property includes agricultural and forestland surrounding the historic homestead, which was established in 1805 by William H. Fletcher and his wife, Elizabeth. Said Mrs. Eastham, “This land is in my blood, and I wanted to preserve it for the next generation.” See FARM, Page A5 Meetings • On Thursday, Jan. 6 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. • On Tuesday, Jan. 11 there will be a School Board meeting at the Rappahannock County High School band room at 7:30 p.m. • The Town of Washington will hold its regularly scheduled Town Council meeting at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Jan 12. Highlights from the agenda include a wastewater system update and a reservoir update. Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Staff PHoto, John Toler EASEMENT: Nearly 2,000 acres of historic Ben Venue farm, owned by Louise Eastham, are now protected in an open space easement, which will severely limit future development of the property and preserve the homestead. Easements protect more land By Bob Dennis Special to the Rappahannock News Three easements recorded yesterday total 2235 acres. They bring the cumulative countywide total to 20,245 acres — nearly 15 percent of all private land. First recorded was Ben Venue Farm, or rather 1885 acres thereof. (Tax Map parcel #22-28 is ‘approximately” 2825 75 acres). The easement includes the Ben Venue house (on the National Registry of Historic Places) and the three former slave cabins. The property may not be divided into more than 16 parcels. No See EASEMENTS, Page A6 New communication system needed in the county ' By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer In times of emergency or disaster, communication among the authorities is essential. Currently in Rappahannock County, the 34.5 megahertz.(M Hz) low band radio frequency is not ade quate to support communication throughout the county, or with neighboring communities. About two years ago, the Board of Supervisors appointed an Emergency Communications Advisory Committee to research alternatives for the county’s communication system, and the preliminary findings were reported to the board Monday. A higher public safety frequency band at 150 (MHz), would be an improvement. This is in comparison to the 800-MHz system that is used in urban areas and currently being put into service in Fauquier and Culpeper counties. The committee has considered the 800-MHz system, but the'cost is considerably greater than the 150-MHz system. At this time, a 150-MHz system would cost approximately See SYSTEM, Page A8 Village scenes Artist Tom Tepper finishes series on Rappahannock villages with Chester Gap. See Page B1. Upcoming concert Look forward to the "Frank and Joe” Show starring Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione. See Page B1. Growing old ... or not? Rappahannock’s Dr. Joan Vernikos will discuss her new book at The Theatre on Jan. 14. See Page B1. He’s got game Rappahannock’s David Miller goes in for rebound against Madison County. See Page A7.

McCarthy From Page A1 McCarthy first came to work-in Rappahannock County 19 years ago, spending two years as County Zoning Administrator prior td the7 A county creating the new position cJf I County Administrator. */ “My job gives me such a range of opportunity — I love my job, and I love the place I am in,” said McCarthy. He added that he has never been faced with making a moral compromise in Rappahannock County. Biggest issue: the ECS According to McCarthy, the most important issue facing Rappahannock County is the transition to an upgraded Emergency Communication System (ECS). While McCarthy realizes that converting to a 150 MHz system will not be an overnight project — or even a one year project — his goal is to have the beginning stages well underway by the end of 2005. McCarthy would like to put the pieces in place for a five-year Emergency Communication System plan. Of major concern is making the right choice of equipment without making mistakes financially. Additional concerns • Rappahannock County’s land values also concern McCarthy. Normally, the county assesses property values every four to five years, but the length of time has been shortened to only three years for the assessment to begin in 2005. Since the land value assessments were made in 2002, land owners who are selling property are asking for and receiving higher prices than the land is currently assessed. “Anytime the sales-to-value ratio falls below 50 percent, a county begins to lose state revenue,” said McCarthy. “Rappahannock’s sales to value ratio is just a little over 30 percent right now.” • McCarthy is also concerned with landfill issues within Rappahannock County. As the existing landfill becomes full, the county is considering initiating a contract with Culpeper County to send refuse to its landfill. • Another issue for the County’s consideration according to McCarthy is the acquisition of the Avon Hall property in the town of Washington. Currently, Rappahannock County rents a considerable amount of space, which has been profitable to both the county and those from whom it rents. However, McCarthy is concerned with rising land values possibly increasing the amount of rent being paid, thus making it more feasible for the county to own land and build government buildings. With a portion of the Avon Hall property lying adjacent to the buildings which currently house Rappahannock County governing bodies, the purchase is a logical one to McCarthy. “The public should not pay someone else’s mortgage,” he said. • McCarthy looks forward to the construction of an additional gymnasium and improvements to Rappahannock County Schools. While most of the construction will be under the direction of Rappahannock School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, McCarthy will be involved as well. • He is also looking forward to completing the resolution of the sale of the Aileen property. “We got ahead of a curve on this one,” said McCarthy. • McCarthy is also interested in the Town of Washington’s pursuit of a sewer system and how it will affect the county. As for personal goals in 2005, .McCarthy laughed, saying he rarely thinks of his own personal goals, but rather thinks of goals for his children. McCarthy is the father of four daughters, ages 17, 15, 10 and nine. Estes From Page A1 on Rappahannock County,” he said. • Estes sees the acquisition of the Rappahannock County High School track and gymnasium faci ity as a key issue in this year. He looks forward to the advantages this facility will offer to the youth of Rappahannock County. • Estes also has an interest of how the county will ultimately be involved with the Town of Washington’s water treatment plant. • Lastly, Estqs sees the pending Emergency Communication System throughout the county being a key issue for the Board of Supervisors. While he does see the need to lay the groundwork for upgrading to a 150 MHz system, he is concerned about the funding of such an undertaking. Estes noted the impact an upgraded Emergency Communication System would have on the County to be great. Native insights Having grown up in Rappahannock County, Estes has seen much growth in the county and this his background for insight for future progress in the county. Estes attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute until 1956, when he was drafted into the Army, where he was a tank maintenance instructor. He returned to Sperryville with his wife Betty. They began their family, and he opened a wrecking yard business. Estes’ introduction to local government was the decade from 1962-1972 when he served Rappahannock County as sheriff. During that time, one of the requirements of the office of sheriff was to be a representative on the Board of Zoning Appeals. While living in Sperryville in the mid-1970s, a neighbor applied to the Board of Supervisors to begin a fish hide tannery business. Estes researched the tanning process, and found that the chemicals used were known as cancercausing components. He spoke against the tannery in a public forum, and this experience led him to become involved in county politics. As for personal goals for this upcoming year, Estes looks forward to finishing restoration to the home he and his wife purchased in 1988 on the corner of Sperryville Pike, across from Thornton River Grille in Sperryville. Leggett From Page A1 “Reasonable hub of bed-andbreakfasts and restaurants. They are the vitality of life here,” he said. Leggett and his wife Clarissa moved to Rappahannock County from McLean, Va. in 1977 as “weekenders.’ Their love for the area led to the purchase of their home in Washington after Leggett’s retirement from his computer software company in Manassas. Leggett was appointed to the Tbwn Council in 2002, and within weeks of his appointment, became mayor of the Tbwn of Washington. As a personal goal for 2005, the mayor hopes to encourage an atmosphere of trust among the members of the town council,and to have them work together as a team. Heading into 2005, there are three major projects that loom on the horizon: • Update of the Ibwn’s Comprehensive Plan,which Leggett hopes to have completed by the year’s end. • The construction to replace the town’s 100,000 gallon reservoir tank, doubling its capacity. The current reservoir was built in the 1930s, and is in need of replacement. • Developing a waste water treatment system for the Ibwn of Washington. “I hope to break ground on this project within this year,” said Leggett. But he is concerned about the cost of the treatment plant. He has been in contact with the Virginia Resource Authority to advise the town of sources for those funds. Residents on the system would incur a water and sewer bill, which has not been the case in the past. But the mayor is certain that the project is necessary. “Making this improvement will increase the quality of life for the town’s residents,” he said. Sherertz From Page A1 This committee will review his office, looking at every component from surest logs to whether or not the vehicles are properly identified for the public. “Only one-third of the police agencies in the state have achieved this accreditation,” said Sherertz. Although this accreditation is not a state mandate, it is a challenge that Sherertz feels will show not only the county, but the state the level of professionalism within the Sheriff’s Office. A key issue of importance for the sheriff is to maintain Rappahannock County’s status as having the lowest crime rate per capita in the state. . Sherertz also wants to Went Condition & Read; for Occupancy Jan. 2005 Adjacent to Fauquier Tunes-Democral in the Heart of Warrenton 13 Culpeper Street Warrentoa VA 20186 540-347-2610 Toll Free 877-454-CRES www.cresincorpordled.com rYes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannock Newt Subscription Rates By Rappahannock. Elsewhere in the U.S. Name _ Address ■ City_ State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Ntutfi, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 ginia 22747. This hum may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: L maintain programs that allow the children in the community to get to know the deputies in the county, like the DARE program and the Shop with a Deputy program. Another key issue for the sheriff is to maintain a stable work force in the office and to provide more specialized training for all employees. “Law enforcement officials are problem solvers,” Sherertz said. "Ib do that well, they must know the county and new employees would not know the county as well.” As for his personal goals for 2005, Sherertz would like to get back to enjoying music, especially playing guitar and banjo. He also plans to pursue his hobbies, including photography, art and refinishing old cars. Chappell From Page A1 A group of eight has been visiting other schools to observe their systems of teaching in the hopes of learning how to improve the one in Rappahannock. Other areas under examination for improvement are providing equitable regional compensation for the schools’ staff, the foreign language department, technical and career programs, guidance counseling, extracurricular activities, the fine arts programs, and coordinating the K12 curriculum. All of these topics are in committee now and the Division Leadership Team heads it. “They have reviewed sub-committee reports and are poised to make recommendations to the administrative staff on ways to improve in each of these areas,” said Chappell. Based on these various recommendations, Chappell will then put together a proposed , budget. At the January School Board meeting people can expect to learn about the various recommendations while ■ the proposed budget will be made public at the February meeting. Chappell said, “We have over 100 people involved in the strategic planning process including teachers, staff, administrators and parents. These people have spent untold hours meeting and researching. As I look toward the 2005 calendar year I look forward to the school making changes based on these recommendations.” Construction and facility improvements are also in the plans for 2005. The Proposed Facility Improvement Project includes a new sloping roof for the elementary school. Chappell is confident that this will be a significant improvement given repair costs in the past. An auxiliary gym is also in the proposed budget. The gym will be located behind the elementary school but will continue to be utilized by the high school along with the middle school grades. It is proposed as a regulation size gym with 250 spectator seats. While there is no construction schedule in place it may be completed by early 2006. The new gym will provide additional space for teams to practice. Classroom additions and air conditioners are also proposed. Finally the school is hoping to upgrade its’ athletic field and begin work on the new track which will have an asphalt base covered with a latex rubber surface and be located where the old track field is now around the football \ soccer field. Chappell continued to say that he believed the high school and elementary school would keep their status as “fully accredited” schools in the SOL Accreditation System as they have for the past two years. “We want to make all the programs the best we can for the students. The vision we have is for our school to become second to none,” said Chappell. Mills From Page A1 be established with classes held at the two campuses of Lord Fairfax Community College located in Middletown and Warrenton. The curriculum would be science and technology based. Mills said these higher level classes would provide unique SAVE YOUR HORSE BY BEING AWARE OF YOUR OWN BODY MOVEMENT Study the Alexander Technique • Become a better rider • Make your horse happy • Learn the skill of awareness in movement KAREN LOVING Certified Alexander Technique teacher Warrenton Professional Center, 540-341-1898 ext. 2 www.karenloving.com opportunities for Rappahannock students. “These courses will give students the opportunity to have a higher caliber class with higher caliber students,” said Mills who felt that the challenge would encourage students to do better. Using an example from his high school days, Mills explained that when he ran track he was only working hard enough to beat the best runner on his team. If he had had more exposure to other runners from other schools he would have had to work harder to beat the best of them. The same goes for students at a Governor’s school; to be the best in a class of l All The Best in the New Year! from the Staff at the Rappahannock News John Toler Jeanne Spath Anita Sherman Terri harper / Jan Clatterbuck | Rappahannock News Bldg. ‘ Washington, Virginia • 540675-3338 Rappahannock News A Times Community Newspaper Governor’s School students would require more work . because all the students are so excellent. This year is definitely a planning year for the Governor’s School which would ultimately serve students in Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Rappahannock, Warren, and Winchester City. In addition to planning for a Governor’s School, Mills said there was much excitement about work being done on the facilities this year. “Right now the students don’t have the caliber of facilities that other schools offer,” said Mills. Mills does not anticipate any major jumps in overall student enrollment. “The school population is very stable. Based on the economics of the county it is possible that the population will actually go down,” said Mills who explained that because of zoning and the high cost of land in the county the growth of young families is really strapped. “Young people cannot buy land in this area and so it is difficult for them to start families here.” Mills also commented on the impact of Bob Chappell in the school community. “Bob’s personality and leadership have really over flowed into the system. Morale is high and we have a wonderful staff and I hope it continues.” Mills went on to say that he felt it was a very good time in the history of the school and that there are some teachers whose classes have had very high SOL marks. “Things are small, simple, and safe. We are really in touch with the;, education of our youth. It’s not like running a big business. We are a very manageable and personal system. Our goal is to make our students exit well,’'"

Town & Vttj,act,s Businesses slow down in winter months in Sperryville ‘If we fear winter, perhaps it is because we no longer understand it. We, no longer1 appreciate its age-old function as a time of rest and reflection, woven between the cycles of the seasons. There’s no winter in cyberspace, so it’s easy to forget that all living things need time for rejuvenation,” says Thomas M. Springer in his essay entitled “Understanding Winter.” Many business owners in Sperryville have geared down for winter- some to take time Sperryville Nancy Ostinato 987-8444 oldsperryvillebookshop@iglide.net for rejuvenation, while others have made changes based on practical considerations such as heating and the fact that it is a slower time with less tourist traffic. Long View Gallery will be on winter holiday from Jan. 1March 16, but will be open by appointment. During this time, it will continue to check phone and email messages and will be happy to schedule an appointment. The Old Sperryville Bookshop will be closed January and February and it is also checking phone and email messages and can ship most books during this time. The owners will be using this time to revitalize and take care of their “other life” in Fairfax. Old Rag Photography will not have regular hours during the winter but does have phone numbers posted on the door that can be called to schedule an appointment. Tom’s Mountain Garden will be closed throughout the winter. During the colder months, Rae’s Deli will be consolidating with Sunnyside. From now on, you can get Rae’s regular fare at the Ice Cream Parlor inside the Sunnyside complex. Breakfast will be served from 8-10:30 a.m. and Rae’s salads and sandwiches will still be available. For information on days and times call Rae’s Place at 987-3603. Rae’s Place should be back in its regular space in April. Contrary to some rumors, it will be business as usual at Mountainside Market. The business will continue to be open 8 a.m. -8 p.m., seven days a week. The pub opens at 8 o’clock every day except Monday. Unfortunately, Virginia Appeal has closed its doors in Sperryville for good. Many business owners stopped in during the final sale days to say goodbye and offer their support. There will continue to be a Virginia Appeal shop in Luray, but apparently there wasn’t enough business at the Sperryville location to justify keeping the doors open. They will be missed by many folks in Sperryville. Hitts look forward to another year of Viewtown news Danny and I want to wish everyone a happy New Year and we look forward to reporting the Viewtown news again this year. We want to get a little more creative and put in some new types of information concerning Viewtown and the immediate surrounding areas. Special good wishes go out to former Rappahannock News’ editor Mary Ann Kuhn with VlEWTOWN Linda Hitt 937-4221 l I her new position. She was a real pleasure to work with con ceming the news and reporting. The Forest Grove Church wants to report that the oldfashioned Christmas service of Dec. 19 was a big success. The new minister, Rev. Mark De Angelis organized the services. He had a friend of his to play the bagpipes and that was a moving experience. Many in attendance had never heard the “pipes” before and did not realize how loud and dramatic this sound could be. The highlight of the evening happened when Mrs. De Angelis performed a dramatic presentation concerning Mary with the baby Jesus. Tractor accident The community was shocked to hear that “little” Dunny Eastham was severely injured by a tractor accident on his farm. My husband, Danny, would visit with him many times at the Laurel Mills store on Friday and Saturday nights. I have sent Danny over to the store for a quick errand and maybe an hour or two later he would return home! He Dunny and some others would discuss everything under the sun. We wish him a speedy recovery and look look forward to seeing him back at the store soon. Bruce Flinchum, son of Roger and Deborah Flinchum completed his first semester at Longwood University with a 3.5 grade average. This average qualified Bruce to be on the dean’s list. Bruce lives in the honors dorm and many of his courses are honor courses. Bringing in the New Year at Laurel Mills Store Laurel Mills Store served up black-eyed peas to their customers, neighbors and friends on New Year’s Day. The store has been doing this for years. Many Castletonians look forward to this delicious treat. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a tra ditional southern custom. It is said to bring good fortune and prosperity Rappahannock County Elementary School Parent/Ifeacher Organization President Kelly Bennett of Midnight Lane would like everyone to know that they can help raise funds for the school by saving “Box Tbps for Education.” The coupons can be found on hundreds of General Mills products’ packaging. Each coupon is worth 10 cents. You just need to cut them out and turn them in to the school or give them to a student. There is a box in the front lobby of the school. They would like to turn in their next batch within the next week or two. You can join the “Box Tbps Booster Club” at www.boxtops4education.com. On this web site, you can find out how many dollars the school has raised per year and other ways to earn cash for the school. Also, if you enjoy shopping on-line, check out schoolmall. com and enter the school’s zip code: 22747. A percentage of each purchase will be received by the school. Over 500 major retailers participate. Each con I Castleton Rose Reed 987-8005 1 myhaven@ > I earthlink.net tributes a different percentage. It should be quiet in many Castleton homes as the children have gone back to school. Congratulations to Ann Spieker, Citizen of the Year Washington I Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com With 2004 behind us let’s greet 2005 by helping to give someone else the gift of life. ' Congratulations are in order for Ann Spieker who is the Rappahannock News’ 2004 Citizen of the Year. Keep up the good work with the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. The American Red Cross is holding a blood donation drive on Thursday, Jan. 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. A lot of people from Rappahannock enjoyed John Anderson’s Open House on Dec. 31 at his magnificent estate, Jessamine Community mourns passing of Elizabeth Deane Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Our community is deeply saddened as we mourn the passing of Elizabeth Deane, who at the age of 95 went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Dec. 26 having suffered a massive stroke on Dec. 19. The daughter of Joseph and Della Johnston, she was Boston’s oldest resident bom May 1909. She lived most of her life here until recent years when she made her home with her daughter Geraldine Schaenfield in Warrenton. She returned every Sunday to her church, Mt. Lebanon Baptist where she was the oldest member. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to her family. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey See BOSTON, Page A5 MARKET LEADERS Since 2002, we have handled 25% of all real estate sold in the county, more than twice as much as any other firm. Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 540-675-3999 www.farmandestate.net For your convenience, we are pleased to announce our new remote ATM located at Settle’s Grocery & Garage. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 January 6, 2005 --&appaf)annocfe JSctos—Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 ‘Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005 Our View A new path It’s significant to me that the first issue of the Rappahannock News for 2005 is on January 6. This is the celebration of the Epiphany when Christ manifested himself to the Gentiles as represented by the Three Wise Men. It marks the end of the Christmas season and seems to coincide with putting away one year and preparing for the next. There are still a few decorations around but with all this balmy weather I’ve seen a few wearing gardening hats as well. This marks my first issue as the new editor. I’m a New Year’s Eve baby so my birthday has just passed but this one was very special. I’ve been given the gift of a new opportunity - serving the Rappahannock community by continuing the work of inis newspaper. I read recently about what things should never change as we move forward into an increasingly technological arena where information is only a click away. I was gladdened that one of those items was your local newspaper. The author felt that no matter how much information was out there floating around that people would still have the need to see, smell, touch and read about their world with a product they could hold in their hands and call their own, carry with them, share with friends, and cut out favorite articles or photographs to add to someone’s memory bank. Despite ink-stained fingers and flipping to ever present “jumps” and sometimes liking what you read and other times not, I hope you share, as I do, this sentiment. As a writer with the Fauquier Times-Democrat, one of the sister papers to the Rappahannock News, for nearly five years, I received many emails from the community about the impact that a story had made in their lives. That’s the beauty of a small, community newspaper. People always have a visceral reaction. They call you immediately. They let you know what they think. They’re ready to vault you to a pedestal or they wonder what planet you’re from or, if in fact, you’re certifiable. I’m ready to take the plunge, to weigh the risk and reward of what we choose to print or say. I’m at that point in life, where I’ve actually had several of my own epiphanies, my own spiritual moments of magical manifestation. Taking this position is one of them. It’s a new time. A time for a change. I’m walking a new path and look forward to all of you in Rappahannock County walking it with me. Let’s see what the new year brings. ■?pLl were 3 viftjiNia peters PftIViNiaTOTWg ZJC5 lAwslMrwiatosiEt , COCCKftSfMVKUfS,. V .M03tO Con..- J fto**6tv Stout© bMitien SfM£ Kind of n&wsftxaxrjw* • V IF m mmi at &c? **4 ..tawmeHottuijjw? , Qt> 'xrttQhM ftWuT ■WdC /if «**« war**** ,r? ;ot> Letters ‘Being the top editor of any newspaper is a lonely job’ Mary Ann Kuhn’s departure as editor of the Rappahannock News reminds me of a conversation I had with her shortly after she took over the job. Recalling my 10 years as editor of The Des Moines Register in Iowa, I told her that being the top editor of any newspaper is a lonely job. ' You will be surrounded by people, of course—the people you serve in the community and the people who work for you— but you also must maintain a certain detachment or distance from them all in order to do the sometimes tough things an editor is called upon to do. The editor’s dilemma is that he or she is a part of nearly everything going on in the community, but must be an impartial observer on the sidelines, not a player or a cheerleader. This journalistic distance that must be maintained is sometimes misunderstood as aloofness, lack of caring, or even hostility. The smaller the community, the larger this problem looms. It is built into the editor’s job at a small newspaper like the Rappahannock News, and Mary Ann handled it as well as anyone can. In any community, good things and bad things happen. Both become news. Reporting the bad things upsets some people, as does missing some of the good things—which is unavoidable given the extremely limited resources (time, staff, money) of a small, rural weekly. Inevitably, there’s always somebody upset at the paper about something. That comes with the job, and a professional editor—as Mary Ann was and is—simply swallows hard and digs in to getting the next issue out. Anyone who ever drove by and saw the lights burning in the News’ office around midnight bn Monday or Tuesday knew that’s what Mary Ann was doing. A newspaper that never upsets anyone is not doing its job. It’s just avoiding the controversial issues that exist everywhere. A great newspaper editor of the 19th century, William Allen White of Kansas, said the job of a newspaper “is to tell the truth and raise hell.” Both will upset people. It’s not the mission of the newspaper to make everyone feel good, but to report truthfully in the news columns and—when necessary—“raise hell” in the editorial columns. So, Mary Ann, thanks for .doing the lonely job and taking the heat. Good luck in the new job, where you may enjoy the luxury of a bit more anonymity. I urge everyone to welcome the new editor, Anita Sherman, with the understanding that she’s taking on one of the toughest but most important jobs in the county. James P. Gannon Castleton Thanks to Amissville community for food baskets This year as in years past, the Amissville community can be proud of its coming together to make Christmas a bit nicer for our needy, elderly, and shut-ins. We distributed 22 food boxes, 32 fruit baskets, and 40 poinsettias throughout the community. This effort was accomplished through the generous gifts, time and energy of so many volunteers and the cooperation of our community businesses. A very special thank you goes to the Girl Scouts and other youth and teenagers for helping the adults with this project. We hope that all of us will carry this Christmas spirit with us throughout the coming year. From all of-us that work on this project each year, we want to say thanks to each and everyone for your part in the endeavor. The Amissville Community Christmas Sponsors and Committee 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). Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 14, 1965 Joyce Smoot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey &moot, had a hard time going uphill at Skyline Ski Area Monday. The Smoots live at the Ski Area where Mr. Smoot is employed. The Ski Area had its first natural snow of the season which was a great help to the skiing industry since it has been impossible to make and hold artificial snow with the spring like weather which has predominated most of the winter. The Exhibit of Religious Art at the Rappahannock Library was visited last week by the art class of Rappahannock County High School under the direction of Mrs. Christine Johnson who expressed admiration for the excellence of the work of the young people. This collection of art by students of high schools in the Washington area consists of the best selections submitted in the past three years. R.M. Johnson, Chief Forest Warden for Rappahannock County reports that three forest fires burned 2 1/4 acres of forest land in the county last year. For the 16-county Northern Piedmont District, a total of 357 fires burned 934 acres of forest land. This is a substantial decrease from 1963, which was one of the worst years for forest fires in the history of the Division of Forestry. In 1963, 545 forest fires burned 9,511 acres in the district. 25 YEARS AGO Jan. 3, 1980 The Rappahannock News’ Man of the Year for 1979 is Herbert S. Barksdale of Flint Hill. Barksdale is 80 this year, long past the age when most folks have retired to the old porch rocker, but he is still going a mile a minute. “He is one of the most civic minded individuals I have ever met,” said local attorney James W. Fletcher Barksdale serves on a multitude of boards and organizations. In Flint Hill, he is president of the fire and rescue squad and has been since 1954 when the group was first formed. He is also very active in his church, Flint Hill Methodist. He is chairman of the administrative board, church treasurer and member of umpteen different committees. Furthermore he is county director for the local soil and water conservation district, chairman of the county’s planning commission and planner representative on the board of zoning appeals. Chosen 1979 Woman of the Year by the Rappahannock News, Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance has led uncountable numbers of youngsters towards educational goals and respect for others during her 48 years in the county’s public school district. As first teacher, then principal of the neighborhood school in Sperryville and finally as principal of the county’s consolidated elementary school, Mary Botts Quaintance set an example of deportment for her charges. She could say, “Do as I do,” not “Do as I say,” to the students who looked up to her as a model. She was the daughter of D. Lyle Miller and Elizabeth Strother Miller and grew up on the farm in Gid Brown Hollow where Mrs. D. Lyle Miller, Jr. currently lives. Northern Virginia Community College at Manassas announced the following students named to the Dean’s list. Margaret Johnson Snell of Manassas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Amissville, has qualified for the Dean’s List for the fall quarter. Mrs. Snell earned a grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale carrying a course load of 16 hours. Kenneth A. Norman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Norman has also qualified for the Dean’s List. He earned a grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale carrying a load of 18 credit hours. . 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1995 In the Christmas Decorations Contest, sponsored by the Amissville Ruritan Club, the first place winners were James and Bertha Jacobs on Route 642. Second place winner was Frank Gioia on U S. 211 and third place winner was Raymqnd and Elsie Gheen on Route 611. Roger Cordani headed the judging team. There were many prize-winners at Hackley’s Store. Doris Bywaters won an old ham, Evelyn Burroughs won the oysters, Viola Haines won the BBQ, Barbara Elliot won the Christmas bear and Faye Smoot won the Hackley’s T-shirt. Janet Makela of Hackley’s said they were so glad that all the winners were regular customers of the store. , COMPILED BY RUTH PURNELL

Opinion Conservation tax credits offer environmental protection for the future This account of selling Virginia land conservation tax credits started at least as long ago as June 7,1977. That’s the day my wife Barb and I placed the second easement in Rappahannock County on our piece of the family property here; my aunt was right behind us with an easement on her part of the farm. The easement my wife and I granted allowed one division of our 90 acres; we figured we’d never do a division, but needed an escape hatch in case of disaster. In 1980, we bought 50 acres of my brother’s ownership; it was easement-protected, and could not be divided. In short, we owned two parcels that could potentially become three. The year 2004 clarified what will likely happen to our 140 acres when Barb and I r The Forum Robert Dennis are no longer here. I now expect that our son will ultimately become sole owner, and that little will change here for at least another generation. Wien our son began speculating about how he’d want to use the property, we reread those easements granted more than twenty years ago. Having negotiated their terms, I knew what they did, and why. But a’ different team now runs the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF), and some of the old language could be read several ways. So we asked VOF if we could amend our old easements in order to clarify them. VOF was more than supportive. Eventually, we wrote a new easement that replaces and supersedes the two previous easements. The new easement contains all the modern” bells and whistles,” such as build-, ing size limitations and riparian buffers. And we extinguished one of our three development rights (we felt we had to allow one division of our 140 acres to cover possible old age emergencies, plus provide flexibility at estate settlement). Land values skyrocket All this was going on as Rappahannock land values went into skyrocket mode. We asked an appraiser to consider whether that abandoned third division would have any Rappahannock News Photo/John Toler Historic The old brick former slave quarters on Ben Venue Farm are a familiar Rapphannopk landmark. Boston From Page A3 Ridge Road were Brenda Frazier, Suellen Warner and Alex Warner of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Mrs. Henry Wharton and Ashley Wright of Sperryville. Beginning the New Year those to receive birthday wishes are: Joshua Cubbage on Jan. 1, Cecil Printz and Leigh Ann Cubbage both add a year oh Friday, Melissa Gray celebrates on Sunday and Mark Bragg on Wednesday. Cindy Heflin’s day is Tuesday. Christmas Day guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade and Billy on Hash Lane were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family, Mrs. Henry Wharton, Mrs. Alvin Atkins and Ashley Wright of Sperryville, Mrs. Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville, Brenda Frazier, Sue and Alex Warner of Culpeper. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a luncheon guest Sunday of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road and later visited in the Joe Peregory home. Corey Savage home from Iraq spent the Christmas holidays with his mother, Marsha Savage and sisters and other family members. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Compton of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton of Woodville, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and Tim all local. Ray Wharton entertainedwith a party at his home on Christmas Eve having family and friends as his guests. Mary Tharp, at her home on Aaron Mountain, entertained with Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 19 as the Tharp family gathered for their annual get together. The Salem Singing and Pickin party is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14. 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. 23 Dec. 30. 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.) 1 Jackson Maxine C. Thompson to Random Hills Farm LLC, 74.976 acres, 44.512 acres. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper., 1 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION \ A," %r. Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 -nr * \ i. ' T *■< J .Jw, , . 'Vr* For jobs that really click... impact on future land values. He said there was value in the development right we had extinguished; the development right that comes with an appropriately-sized parcel of land generally includes the right to build a primary residence, a secondary residence, a swimming pool, a tennis court, one or more outbuildings, and room for several horses. He estimated the value of a development right on North Poes Road to exceed $200,000. This qualifies us for Virginia land conservation tax credits of more than $100,000'. We can sell these credits to Virginia taxpayers who can use them (Barb and I can’t use them; we are retired and at least close to “land poor.”) . The credits must be sold carefully, over time, with an eye on the Alternative Minimum Tax. Early in the history of tax credit sales, there are other uncertainties, such as how Federal and State tax regulations interface. Indeed, VOF seems to regard landowners now selling tax credits as “pioneers” — folks moving ahead before all the paper trails are clearly marked and travel procedures widely known. Guideposts There are, however, a few guideposts. There already exist in Virginia “tax credit brokers” who will collect your credits at 70 cents on the dollar and pass them on to others at 80 cents. So Barb and I decided to see if we could sell our credits privately at 75 cents on the dollar, in effect splitting the broker fee with the buyer. Eventually, we sold our 2004 credits within the family at 100 cents on the dollar. Except the buyers bought fewer credits than they in fact could use, and we made up the difference by gift, thus protecting the buyers from possible Federal tax liability. We intend to file a 2004 gift return with the IRS so as to make perfectly clear what we are doing. As I see it, we have done several things in this process. Virginia has achieved incrementally better environmental protection from Rappahannock County to the Chesapeake Bay. We have drawn cash out of the current real estate frenzy without selling any land. We have helped other family members pay their Virginia income taxes. Nothing beats win/win/win. Robert Dennis, of Flint Hill, is a former president of the Piedmont Environmental Council. Farm From Page A1 She explained in a later interview: “I don’t want Rappahannock County to become a Sterling Park. I don’t want this area to be cookie-cutter houses.” While she acknowledged “we need houses in the community,” she felt they should be built to “enlarge around the villages to enhance the villages” and preserve the open land in the county. The provisions of the easement will severely limit future development of the property and preserve the historic homestead — a familiar and beloved Rappahannock County landmark — which includes the main house, three brick former slave quarters, and several outbuildings. According to the VOF, the Ben Venue house and related buildings constitute an important historical property, recognized as an outstanding example of an early 19th century Piedmont farmstead. It is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. The easement will protect the scenic views enjoyed by the public along U. S. 211 and Route 729, and prevent development on Meetinghouse Mountain. The easement was granted to the VOF, an agency of the state charged with preserving the natural, scenic, historic, open space, and recreational areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VOF was created in 1966 by Virginia’s General Assembly. Since its inception, VOF has been granted easements on over 259,937 acres of land in Virginia. In Rappahannock County alone, VOF has protected over 17,955 acres of land since 1974. With the recordation of Ben Venue and other year-end transactions Rappahannock may achieve a milestone of having over 20,000 acres in VOF easements, representing almost 15 percent of all privately owned land in the county. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy lauded Mrs. Eastham’s dedication to the land and rural heritage of Virginia. “The Ben Venue easement is possibly the most significant easement project to be completed in Rappahannock County,^ said McCarthy. “The preservation of this land for future generations is essential for maintaining the agricultural base, scenic beauty and quality of life in Rappahannock County,” “The Eastham family’s donation is truly extraordinary, and I hope, a shining example to others,” he added. McCarthy also noted that This land is in my blood, and I wanted to preserve it for the next generation. Louise Eastham Owner Ben Venue Farm land placed under permanent easement lowers the value used by the state to determine local ability to pay, resulting in increased funding from the Commonwealth for schools and other county services. • “We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Eastham and her family for the donation. When this program can help preserve working family farms, it is especially meaningful,” said Leslie Grayson, the Director of the Northern Virginia office, located in Aldie. “I also want to thank John McCarthy, Rappahannock County Administrator, who provided essential support in completing this landmark project,” said Grayson. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten — Open House Become Part of a Great Tradition! • Small Classes • Safe. 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Obituaries Deborah A. Wharton Amissville resident Deborah Ann Wharton, 50 of Amissville died Dec. 28 at the Fauquier Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1954 at Warrenton. Mrs. Wharton had worked at the Trust Department of the BB&T Bank on Main Street, Warrenton for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her father Silas M. Martin. Mrs. Wharton is survived by her husband, Kinsey M. Wharton, one son and his wife Mike and Kerry Wharton of Amissville, one daughter and her husband, Cindy and Kenny Giles of Amissville and her mother, Thelma Martin of Amissville. Additional survivors include one sister, Linda James of Rixeyville, Va. one brother, Greg Martin of Warrenton, At a Glance Friends of Peter Holley are invited to a Remembrance Meal in his honor on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Washington. For more information call (540) 972-0327. and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Jan. 1 at Amissville Baptist Church with Rev. John K. Burke and Rev. Dr. Edward Taylor officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106. Richard T. Hitt Sr. Amissville resident Richard Thornton Hitt, Sr. of Amissville died Dec. 29 at Royal Haven Rest Home in Front Royal. He was bom Oct. 26, 1925 to the late Johnnie and Laurelia Carrico Hitt of Warrenton. Mr. Hitt was retired as superintendent ofWills and Van Metre Construction Company. He also operated R&B Antique Shop on Route 211 in Amissville for several years. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty Hackley Hitt, a daughter Pat Cundiff of Culpeper, two sons Richard T. Hitt, Jr., of Culpeper and Gregory A. Hitt of Bealeton, a stepdaughter Cindy Kelly and stepson Charles D. Baldwin both of Amissville. Additional survivors include two sisters, Hazel Butler of Warrenton, Helenia APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Our name says it all! 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Box. 147, Amissville, VA 20106. Janet E. Vest Born in Sperryville Janet Elizabeth Vest, 66, of Virginia Beach died Dec. 31, at her residence. Mrs.Vest was bom Nov. 11, 1938 in Sperryville and was the daughter of the late John S. Dodson and Pearl Dodson. She is survived by her husband, Mike Vest and her three children, John Vest and his wife Dee, Curtis Vest and his wife Theresa and Leigh Vest-Gomez and her husband Tbny. Additional survivors include two sisters JoAnn Buracher and Lou Good, two brothers John Dodson and Netus Dodson, Easements From Page A1 dwelling may be sited above the 800-foot contour on Meeting House Mountain. The easement does not cover a two-acre piece occupied by E-Cow. The other two easements cover what I believe to be most (but not quite all) of the rest of McNear family land in Gid Brown Hollow. 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Mrs. Vest was preceded in death by a sister, Nadine Atkins and two brothers, Mac Dodson and Wayne Dodson. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Friday Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. at the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Laskin Road Chapel with Rev. Skeeter Armstrong officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. New business start-up seminar to begin Jan. 17 By Cindy Padgett Special to the Rappahannock News The Lord Fairfax Small , Business Development Center at Fauquier is offering the New Business Start-up Seminar for individuals interested in starting their own business. The Director of LFSBDC, Susann Graham, will help you organize your thoughts, think realistically about your goals and consider questions you may not have thought to ask. At the end of the seminar, you will understand the steps required to set up your business and know the resources available when you need help. The seminar is being offered on the third Monday of the month as follows: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 and June 20. The seminar will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. and will be held at the Lord Fairfax Community College - Fauquier Campus. There is a $30 registration fee and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Cindy Padgett at 540-3511595, e-mail at cpadgett@lfsbdc.org, or visit our website at www.lfsbdc.org. SOLD Picturesque Piedmont Avenue Cheri F. Woodard and Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors are pleased to announce the sale of a picture perfect home on Piedmont Avenue. It is on the outskirts of Little Washington, (a two minute walk to the center square) with bucolic views of rolling farmland framed by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. 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Sports Panthers contend at holiday basketball tourney By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School boys’ basketball team faced Page County in the first round of the Page County holiday tournament last week, falling 72-41 against a powerful full court press. The Rapp Panthers struggled throughout the tourney, but 6’2” sophomore forward Will Miller stepped up under the basket in the absence of several Rappahannock starters. Page County’s press was too much for Rapp in the first period, the blue and gold putting up only two with Paige Payne’s free throws to the Page Panthers 25 points scored. However, Miller started off the second period with a threepointer and pressed on to score 11 for Rappahannock. The first period hole was too much for the Rapp Panthers to fill, although outshooting Page in the second. Rapp went to the locker room at the half down 37-16. Page came out with a vengeance after the half, with the blue and white’s Nathan FREE THROW: Rappahannock County High School’s Will Miller goes to the free throw line at the Page County holiday basketball tournament. Beahm putting up three treys. Beahm was assisted by Page’s high scorer for the game, senior forward Jared Hilliard as he nailed 16 to widen the final gap 72-41. Miller was high scorer for the game with 21 points on the Rapp boards. Later in the week, the home team faced Bull Run District rival Madison County in a 66-46 Panther defeat. “We played well for the amount of experience we took to the court,” said Panther coach Tbussaint Summers. Down by 16 with seconds to go in the first half, it was Miller again who came alive A different kind of practice for Rapp By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer With no scheduled tournaments over the holiday break, practice becomes a key to maintaining success for an athlete, especially in a sport like wrestling where weight management is so important. For Rappahannock County High School wrestlers, most of the holiday practices have consisted of running in the gymnasium, lifting weights and open mat time in the wrestling room. However, a request for help went out last week from Martha Hughes of Flint Hill over RappNet, the county Internet web site. Hughes and her husband, Howard Weingartner, have been building a house with a new energy-efficient concept, using bricks made on the home building site. The bricks — which had been made and set out to cure — were ready to be used for building the house. That is when Rapp wrestling coach Eric Spath loaded his wrestlers into trucks and headed to Flint Hill for a conditioning practice that the grapplers will not soon forget. “We had an opportunity to do something nice for the com munity as a team, and it was different from what we usually do,” said Spath. “And we had fion doing it.” The wrestlers began by carrying the 20-lb. bricks to See WRESTLING, Page A8 All Directions 5 tax maD Darcels raneine from 24-27 arrp<; each totaling 131.5 acres. Keyser Mountain Summit Elevation of 1700 feet provides views in all directions. Offers mountain top privacy for secluded homesfte. $1,850,000 Cjmifu Jfenru: rJ?ain6otvin7/Sony anoJost BQssoctaJe jBroJter v/er 540-341-3528 540-675-3490 LONfi&POSraR Country Life at its Best wr TT"1 Farmhouse at O’Bannon Mills Road O’Ban NON MILLS Road - Perfect low maintenance weekend getaway home. Charming and cozy circa 1900 farmhouse. 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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 lloorplan. Over 2,000 sq ft . 3 Bd, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, dinning room and huge living room w ith 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 For an appointment to view these and other fine properties please call Armfieid, 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 Gifir Help Preserve Rappahannock County Place Your Property In Conservation Easement Today for Rappahannock, driving into the basket on a steal and drawing the Mountianeer foul to up the score by four for Rapp. Turnovers for the Panthers edged the Madison score high - er as baskets came easily for the Mountaineers, fast breaks leaving the Rapp defense in the back court. A pair of threes for Madison’s 5’10” guard, Michael Ryder gave the Mountaineers the 59-27 winning edge as the game went into the fourth period. Once again Miller came to the Panther rescue, finding his way to the free throw line with His commanding drives under the basket. Miller went six-for-six at the line while Payne was six-for-eight. Miller added 20 points to the Panther board on the night with Payne putting up 12. Summers was pleased overall with the Panther showing in the tourney, “I am proud of them, we had a couple rugged spurts, but overall I am pleased.” The Panther boys’ basketball team hosts Clarke County Friday. RCHS girls’ basketball Also going 2-0 in the Page County holiday tournament, the girls’ basketball team came within points in a heartbreaking loss to Madison County last week, 35-32. Rappahannock held its own in the first period, ending 14-9, then coming out to command the second period to end the half 23-17. “We won the second period, we just didn’t get enough to make up the difference,” said Rapp coach J.D. Almond. Facing Madison’s halfcourt man-to-man press, the Panthers executed well when allowed time to set up its shots. Rapp’s turnover percentage was less than 20 in the game, the lowest it has been all season. Rebecca Tupper led the Panther scoring with 10. Rapp’s Courtney Hutcheson followed close behind with nine. “The girls felt more confident. They felt they could win See BASKETBALL, Page A8 Sperryville Realty 11909-A Lee Highway • P.O. Box 102 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 540-987-8088 Rehabilitate this spacious 7 room & bath farmhouse on 2.4 acres located in very desirable SperryvilleAVoodville area of Rappahannock County. $269,000 James W. Leake, Broker - 540-987-8236 Bud Corder - 540-675-3291 Barbara Sisk - 540-987-9015 Inspiring Tfimtgfit& by Randy Minter BY PRE-ARRANGEMENT Funeral pre-arrangement involves consulting with a funeral director and planning die details of your funeral in advance. As unsettling as this may sound initially, pre arrangements can actually bring the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have taken the initiative to spare your family this obligation in the future. These details include such matters as what type of service you want, the type of casket, the amount to be spent, and other matters. In some cases, surviving family members may make emotional decisions in die time of bereavement that result in spending more on a funeral than the deceased would consider to be wise, by arranging such details in advance, you can prevent such emotional overspending. Prearrangements, we believe, are an act of love for one’s family. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we can help you go through the options to see what is the right plan for you. Call us at 347-3431. to set up an appointment. ‘‘Think what a present thou to God has sent, and render him with patience what he lent” - John Milton JACKSON House - This recently renovated 4,600 sq. ft. home on 4.5 acres is an extraordinary property. Built as an assisted living facility with 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, a large dining/living room, and second kitchen, it is ideal for a B&B or family retreat. Fine mountain views and convenient location in Rappahannock County. Philip C. 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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 .. Victorian in Little 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 tine views of the Blue Ridge. Stained glass entrance door. Cozy kitchen with commercial gas stove, separate dining room, den" and ample room for every one with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. $725,000 Philip C. Strange 540.937.5858 Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street P. O. 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System From Page A1 $500,000, not including leasing costs for a transmitter site. Also, multiple “line of sight” tower transmitters would need to be installed for a 800-MHz system. And due to the mountainous topography and forest coverage of the county, the committee advised that a 800-MHz system would . not be suitable for Rappahannock. “With a population of 7,000 people in the county, we can’t afford to make mistakes,” said County Administrator John McCarthy. “We will continue to check with other counties to see how this system has worked for them before we invest in something that may not work for us.” The committee has also looked into a state communications program called STARS. The system is designed to serve 20 state agencies including the State Police with a 150-MHz system that can be accessed by 800-MHz portable equipment. The STARS system would enable a police officer to communicate with their vehicle by an 800-MHz handheld radio, which would in turn be transmitted to the state system by 150-MHz. The advantage of this system is that the user would have 800-MHz capacity without the need for line of sight signals from the vehicle to the transmitter. Another advantage is that during major disasters, STARS makes communication with surrounding areas readily available. While STARS would not charge the county to be added to their network, there would be a charge per unit on an annual basis for the use of the 150-MHz frequencies. This cost would be nominal, but statewide implementation of STARS is not slated until 2008 in this part of the state. The committee advised With a population of 7,000 people in the county, we can’t afford to make mistakes. We will continue to check with other counties to see how this system has worked for them before we invest in something that may not work for us. John McCarthy County Administrator At this time, the cost per vehicle, including police cruisers and fire and rescue vehicles, would be $17,000, exclusive of a base station. that the county would need to improve its communication system prior to that time, and would need to purchase a transmitter site and the necessary equipment for a 150MHz system Once the county is able to link to STARS, the 150-MHz frequencies would be handed over to STARS and the county would lose whatever costs have been incurred on the transmitters, leases and equipment that cannot be upgraded to the STARS standard. At this time, the cost per vehicle, including police cruisers and fire and rescue vehicles, would be $17,000, exclusive of a base station. To equip all emergency responders to the STARS standard, the cost would be approximately $350,000 with an additional $850,000 upgrade in 2008-09. RappFLOW Presentation Also presented at the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday was a report by Beverly Hunter regarding progress made by RappFLOW. RappFLOW, or “Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed,” began its work in 2002 to help preserve and protect Rappahannock County’s watershed. The volunteer group has received a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and have requested that the Board of Supervisors continue to be the fiscal agent as it has in the past year. The board voted unanimously to continue functioning in this capacity for the group. Also unanimously approved by the board is the formation a Water Quality Advisory Committee. According to John McCarthy, who proposed the appointment, “There is a need for research and guidance throughout the county where water quality issues are concerned,” he said. The committee will be composed of one representative each from the Planning Commission, the Health Department, the Water and Sewer Authority, the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, the Extension Agent, the Farmland Protection Committee, the Town of Washington, RappFLOW, the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, a Rappahannock County High School student, a member from the Board of Realtors and a Board of Supervisors member. Hampton District Supervisor S. Bryaht Lee volunteered to serve on the Water Quality Advisory Committee as the board representative. Family Birth Center Pre-registration required Register/Info: (540) 829-4114 Conducted on-^ite at the Family Birth Center JANUARY 6 & 20 New Mother Support Group If you have just given birth to your first child or your next child, you will find a warm welcome to this supportive group. Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and will be led by a registered nurse Babies and healthy siblings are invited, as well. You can weigh your baby, ask questions, share ideas, and concerns with other moms Registration is not required, but please call 829-4114 to confirm date and time. 10-11:30 am JANUARY 10 Infant CPR For parents, grandparents, siblings, babysitters, and others who care for babies, this important class at the Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital offers you the chance to learn and practice the special techniques used in CPR for infants. This is not a certification course. Please pre-register by calling 829-4114 7-9 pm JANUARY 17 Siblings Being a good big brother or sister to a new baby is a very important job1 You are invited to bring your child or children (over age 3) to this free class at the Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital to receive guidance and great advice to prepare for a new child in the family. Please preregister by calling 829-4114. 7-8 pm JANUARY 24 Breastfeeding Learn about the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding from an internationally certified lactation consultant in our region Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend with mothers-to-be Please pre-register for this free class at the Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital,by calling 829-4114 7-9 pm JANUARY 29 & 30 LAMAZE Prepared Childbirth Series To prepare for your delivery day, The Family Birth Center of Culpeper Regional Hospital provides in-depth instruction on labor, delivery, pain control, relaxation techniques, vaginal and cesarean birth, and other topics surrounding'the birth experience to you and your labor coach Prepared Childbirth is taught by a Registered Nurse who is certified in LAMAZE Childbirth Education The cost for a complete series is $60 For the January series, classes are held from 9 am - 4 pm JANUARY 31 Infant Care and Car Seat Safety This free class at the Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital is important for families having their first or next child. You will get current information about caring for newborns and vital information about child car seats including state legal requirer? ents as well as correct installation. Please ■pre-register by calling 329-4114. 7-9 pm Support Groups JANUARY 3 (FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH) Diabetes Support Group Free and open to those with diabetes or those who care for someone with diabetes Provides access to others in the same situation to share ideas, resources, and information Special topics or presentations offered each month. This group meets at Culpeper Regional Hospital. For more information, call 8294254 7-8 pm EVERY MONDAY BEGINNING JANUARY 10 GriefShare If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close It is non-denommational and offers a Biblical perspective. Sessions are held at Culpeoer Regional Hospital in the Conference Room and include a video with top grief experts and real-life stories For more information, please call Rev. Liz Danielsen at 540-349-58J 3. 7-8:30 pm Classes JANUARY 24 Thinkin' About Quittin' Want to stop smoking, but need some direction? Join us for this free one-hour class You must register by calling 8294190. Class held in the CRH Boardroom 2-3 pm JANUARY 24 Learning to Live with Diabetes—The Basics This session defines diabetes and its complications and struggles. This session is for people with diabetes and their families and significant others We will share experiences, personal successes, and problems in coping with the disease Great class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. You must register for all classes by calling 829-4190 Class held in the CRH Boardroom. 6-7 pm JANUARY 31 Nutrition in the Fast Lane This session will discuss the critical role of nutrition in diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol management We will discuss.label lingo and meal plans. You must register for all classes by calling 829-4190 Class held in the CRH Boardroom 6-7 pm Culpeper Regional Hospital 83 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com Election of 2005 officers The Board of Supervisors re-elected Charles “Pete” Estes of Piedmont District as chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Robert Anderson of the Stonewall-Hawthorne District as the Rappahannock River Basin Commission representative, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission representative and vice chairman of the Board. Also re-elected to positions were Wakefield District’s Roger Welch as an alternate for the Rappahannock River Basin Commission, and Ronald Frazier of Jackson District as the Planning Commission representative. Public forum Hugo Sinnott of Flint Hill raised concern with the Board about dogs that have been running loose throughout his neighborhood. Sinnott requested consideration of a leash law for the county, as well as a noise ordinance to be put into effect. Photo Courtesy of Martha Hughes HARD WORKOUT: The Rappahannock County High School wrestling team took a ‘break’ from practice to help 'Howard Weingartner and Martha Hughes move bricks at the home they are building near Flint Hill. Wrestling From Page A7 the building site; they were quickly put to challenge by RCHS assistant wrestling coach Nick Prieto to carry three bricks at a time. Then four. By the end of two hours, the team had toted some 600 bricks to be used in building the home. According to Hughes, approximately 20 people had been at the site earlier, and were ready to call it a day when the team showed up that afternoon. “It was quite an amazing sight, all of that young energy at the end of . the day just about when we were getting ready to call it quits,” said Hughes. “It was amazing how much they got done.” The team returned to the high school muddy and tired, with parents wondering what kind of practice they had been through. “I don’t think E.J. knew what to think,” said Julie Estes of her 215-lb. son. E.J. Estes just laughed and said that it had not been that bad, and was actually fun. “I think it is a great idea,” said Liz Blubaugh, mother of team heavyweight Morgan Blubaugh. “A lot of kids don’t know what it is like to give to others just for the sake of giving.” For the Rappahannock High School wrestling team, the season of giving was also a way to stay in shape. Contact Jeanne Spath at jspath@timespapers.com) Basketball From Page AT as we tried to. simplify the offense and they were able to see the court well to set up,” said Almond. Earlier in the week, the Rappahannock Panthers faced the Page County Panthers in a 66-33 loss. Almond attributed the loss greatly to an almost 50 percent turnover rate. Noel Johns was high scorer for Rapp the Panther faceoff, putting up 13, while Hutcheson nailed 11. Hutcheson was named to the All-tournament team. (Contact: Jeanne Spath: jspath@timespapers.com) Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB Sampling of Trips: ALASKA CRUISE & TOUR, MAY 27-JUNE 7. Includes air from Washington, 7-Night Cruise on RCCL’s Vision of the Seas with all meals, 4-night land package with sightseeing and train ride. Transfers WEST COAST CRUISE, APRIL 10-17.$521 Includes 7-Nights on Celebrity 's "Mercury" with all Meals. Visits San Francisco, Monterey. LA, Cataline is., Ensenada, Mexico. 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Rappahannock’s villages - through Tom Tepper’s eyesL By Ruth Purnell Special to the Rappahannock News Architect and artist Tom Tepper has concluded his collection of drawings which depict the villages of Rappahannock County. “These drawings . aren’t about bricks and mortar. They are about the people who live in Rappahannock,” said Tepper, who is vice chairman of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. It was in 2003 that Tepper began the collection with his drawing of the Town of Washington. By April of 2004 he had completed the collection with his drawing of Chester Gap. “I needed to do something to keep myself from going crazy,” said Tepper, 70, who lives with his wife in Castleton. An architect all his life, Tepper was having a slow year in 2003. When his friend Bob Landers suggested that he draw the villages for the Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County, Tepper found a way to use his skills as an architect to capture the essence of Rappahannock. The collection includes drawings of Washington, Amissville, Sperryville, Woodville, Flint Hill, and Chester Gap. “I want to get the soul of the village and the feel of the people in my drawings,” said Tepper. Each pen and ink drawing requires a lot of work, but some more than others. Tepper explained that Photo by Ruth Purnell VILLAGE DRAWINGS: Architect Tom Tepper, vice chairman of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at his drawing board at his Castleton home where he has completed a series of drawings of villages of Rappahannock. the drawing of the Town of Washington took him about 80 hours while the drawing of Amissville took only 30. He said the time depended on the amount of buildings in the town and the amount of detail each required. “I have to take a lot of photographs of each town and invariably I end up going back to check a detail or because the light wasn’t right the first time,” said Tepper, who walks through each town taking pictures of the buildings so he can use them to work from and draw his pictures. The Teppers moved here in 1992 when Tepper still had his firm in D.C. It was responsible for several major constructions in See TEPPER, Page B2 cszct ...VA,. Drawing by Tom Tepper CHESTER GAP: Above, This village drawing is the last to be completed in the Rappahannock village series by artist Tom Tepper. The village prints and notecards, as well as drawings of churches in the county, can be obtained by calling Tepper at 987-9876. How to reverse aging is topic of RAAC’s program By Betsy Green Hille Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock’s own Joan Hazzan, also known as Dr. Joan Vemikos, will talk about her new book, “The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging,” on Friday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library as part of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and ^he Community (RAAC) Second Friday at the Library Series. After 30 years of pioneering research with NASA, Vemikos, with Robin Hosie, has written the first book to focus on the fundamental importance of gravity in maintaining youthful vigor. With a foreword written by astronaut and Sen. John Glenn, Vemikos’ book applies lessons learned from the experiences of U.S. astronauts and Soviet/Russian cosmonauts in space to ordinary people here on earth. Highly practical, the “What You Can Do About It” section in each chapter is a comprehensive guide that will help young people, baby boomers, th6 elderly, and professionals make smart lifestyle choices. Vemikos has always been fascinated by the gravity in which we live. Gravity shapes the way we look, feel and function. Astronauts returning from a mission in near-zero gravity show startling changes we usually associate with old age. Do astronauts grow old in space? Certainly not. After all, they recover. But old people on earth do not-or so we have been led to believe. The GConnection challenges this widely held belief and redefines our concepts of aging. It explains how the lifelong and deliberate use of gravity in our daily lives will slow down and stall the signs of aging. The G-Connection is written in down-to-earth and understandable language. Peppered with firsthand anecdotes from astronauts and interesting stories of Vemikos’ own voyage of discovery, this book is both a fun and credible resource. The excitement for her work and ideas comes across clearly and is contagious. The reader finishes the book knowing what to do differently in his or her daily life to slow down or even reverse the aging process. “It is a treasure trove of ideas to a geriatrician,” says Harold J. Guy, M.D., professor of geriatric medicine, University of California San Diego Medical School. “The premise is plausible and the contents thoroughly referenced and well documented. It is written in a flowing style with humor and selfassurance and with language that never patronizes the reader,” says Ralph Pellegria, M.D., NASA Ames Research Center, Chief Medical Officer, Moffett Field, Calif. Vemikos was director of life sciences at NASA headquarters from 1993 until 2000. She is well known throughout the scientific community, coming to Washington, D.C. from NASA’s Ames Research Center (ARC) in California. She joined ARC in 1966 after four years at Ohio State University Medical School where she was assistant professor of pharmacology. Photo by Richard Lykes Open house Rappahannock News editor Mary Ann Kuhn, left, holds a bouquet of flowers given to her at a farewell luncheon at the offices of the News' on Dec. 29 while she introduces Anita Sherman as the new editor to a group of more than 75 residents and county officials who attended the open house throughout the afternoon. - Trained in London, Vemikos held academic appointments at Stanford Universicy, Wright State University School of Medicine and was a visiting professor at the University of London. Vemikos has published over 200 scientific papers and reviews, holds three patents, has served on editorial boards of scientific journals and was associate editor of Pharmacological Reviews. She is a recognized leader in the field of stress management and coping, and a pioneer of space medicine. Her extensive research led to her discovery of a revolutionary link between gravity and healthy aging. She also led the ground research that developed the framework for understanding how spaceflight and earth’s gravity affect the human body. She was the first to carry out head-down bed-rest studies in women and compare the changes in fluid and electrolyte regulation and their post bed-rest orthostatic response to that of men. For this work, and her leadership in the space sciences, she received numerous awards including the Strughold and Leverett Awards from the Aerospace Medical Association, the Jeffries Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and NASA’s Exceptional Scientific Achievement and two Exceptional Leadership Awards. She is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics and a Fellow of the World Economic Forum. Vemikos, an advocate of space tourism, writes, consults, mentors and lectures on stress management and health benefits from space. On a personal note, Vemikos is married to Geoffrey C. Hazzan, has two children, Eftihia and George Danellis, and lives in Sperryville. Copies of The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging, will be available for purchase at the Jan. 14 event. For more information about Vemikos and her fascinating work, visit www.joanvemikos.com. Dr. Joan Vernikos The Theatre of Washington announces spring schedule By Wendy Weinberg * Special to the Rappahannock News The Theatre at Washington has announced its line up of programs for the spring season, which runs from January through June. The schedule includes jazz concerts, classical music recitals, chamber music performances by the Kennedy Center Chamber Players and by the Smithsonian Chamber Players, an evening with Mark Russell (“Comedy, Music, Bribery and Conspiracy”), and the play “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin, produced by Georgetown University students. Movies are also presented at the Theatre on the first and third Fridays of every month by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community. In addition, there are three community programs for Photo courtesy/Wendy Weinberg CONCERT: Frank Vignola and Joe Ascione star in the ‘Frank and Joe Show’ at The Theatre April 30. which there is no admission charge, beginning on Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. with Rappahannock County’s fourteenth annual celebration honoring the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For further information phone 540 675 1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com • Friday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. “Monsieur Ibrahim” (R) film presented by RAAC • Sunday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. Martin Luther King Day observance. Rappahannock County’s fourteenth r See THEATRE, Page B2 Photo courtesy/Wendy Weinberg JAZZ: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band, an eight-piece band, performs a versatile repertoire on June 11 ranging from jazz, t(rswing to present-day arrangements, t

§ M •M Church AActivities Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. MichaerTinsley Sr. Sunday: . Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Dan rowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings'W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Feast of the Epiphany Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayef 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday:^ Meditation 7:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays S:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter's Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Hint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Kids’ Community Bible Club meets 3:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m, Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Alls berry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Craner Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert O. Goff Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church c - ■, Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood - Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Early Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Morning Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Adult Choir 6 p.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Children for Christ 7 p.m. Evening Services 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. » t Scouts earn God and Family Award The God and Family Award is one a number of awards available for Scouts of all ages and all faiths in the Religious Emblems program. Three local boys—K T. Milan, Brett Heddleston and Will Mullany J> recently earned this award after spending many weeks of study and discussion. The awards were presented Dec. 5, following the morning worship service at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. The Religious Emblems program is a composite of over 100 individual programs established and administered by over 30 different individual faiths which the Boy Scouts of America recognizes. The award is worn on the Scout uniform. While there are a few generic programs for Protestant and Independent churches, the majority of faiths have developed on a national level a specific faith-based Program. These programs often work hand-in-glove with youth programs already established in the various faith traditions. Photo courtesy of J. Darrow Kirkpatrick FOR GOD AND FAMILY: Front row, left to right, are Cub Scouts K. T. Milan, Brett Heddleston, and Will Mullany; back row, Opie Crawford, Cubmaster of Pack 123; Darrow Kirkpatrick, Coordinator of the Religious Emblems program for the local Scout Council; and Jon Heddleston, Pastor of Reynolds Memorial Baptist who presented the awards. Theatre From Page B1 annual celebration honoring the great civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest speaker: Larry Rogers, Mayor of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Soloist: Laura Walker Nelson of Culpeper. A community event. No admission charge. • Friday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. “Open Range” (PG-13) film presented by RAAC • Saturday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. Jazz Duo: Jimmy Bruno, guitar, and Mark Kramer, piano. Two fine jazz musicians return to the Theatre for a second time together; this marks Bruno’s seventh concert here. • Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. “Ray” (PG-13) film presented by RAAC. • Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Washington Baptist Church Variety Show. Ninth annual variety show produced and presented by the Washington Baptist Church. A community event. No admission charge. • Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. An Evening with Mark Russell: Comedy, Music, Bribery and Conspiracy. The famous political humorist and satirist Mark Russell presents his unique perspective on the current political scene. The Mark Russell Comedy Specials are among the top-rated shows on PBS, where they have been enjoyed by innumerable fans for the last twenty seven years. TV Guide has called Mark Russell “the funniest man on television.” • Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Lions Club Music Contest. The Annual James A. Bland Memorial Music Contest organized by the Rappahannock Lions Club for all students who live in or attend a school located in Rappahannock County. A community event. No admission charge. • Friday Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. “Shark Tale” (PG) film presented by RAAC • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Smithsonian at Little Washington. Music of Byrd and Bach performed on four violas da gamba. The final concert in this season’s series. Kenneth Slowik, Wendy Gillespie, Jonathan Manson and Craig Trompeter. William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices (1592) (instrumental version); Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue, a work which Kenneth Slowik, artistic director of the Chamber Music Program at the National Museum of American History, describes as “perhaps the greatest exposition of the possibilities of counterpoint, written by the Baroque period’s most ingenious and subtle of its exponents.” • Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin and Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. from Georgetown University’s Theater Program & The Black Theatre Ensemble. Set in Guantanamo Bay, this fastpaced play pits officer discipline against abuse of power. The 1989 play about honor, on which the film was based, keeps audiences guessing who is responsible for a homicide - and whether justice will be served in the courtroom. • Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. “Sideways” (R) film presented by RAAC. • Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Classical Music Recital. Regina Mushabac, cello, and Nancy Paddleford, pianist Menuetto, Op. 65, No. 2, Berceuse, Op. 62, No. 3, and Chanson Villageoise, Op. 62, No. 3 by David Popper, Variations on a Paganini Theme by Gregor Piatigorsky, Sonata in D Major, D 384 by Franz Schubert for violin and piano, arranged for cello by R. Mushabac. “(A) phenomenal cellist with a vivid stage presence,” The Boston Globe;"... a vital confident player with a sure command of the instrument,” The New York Times; “Regina Mushabac is a superb cellist and musician, a rare artist. . . among the most outstanding of her generation,” Janos Starker. • Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. “The Motorcycle Diaries” (R) film presented by RAAC. • Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. “Finding Neverland” (PG) film presented by RAAC. • Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Classical Piano Recital. Naoko Takao, pianist, Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 31, no. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven; Corelli Variations, Op. 42 by Sergey Rachmaninoff; Sonatine by Maurice Ravel; Sonata in b minor, Op. 58 by Frederic Chopin. A native of Japan, Naoko Takao has given recitals in the U.S., France, Taiwan, and Jaipan. • Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. The Frank and Joe Show. Frank Vignola, guitar, and Joe Ascione, percussion, and their “merry band of New York music makers.” Six months after their concert at the Theatre last fall, these exciting jazz musicians return in time to celebrate the release of their second CD. “There’s no show quite like The Frank & Joe Show . .. their ‘show’ is a spirited, surprising and sometimes dazzling blend of gypsy jazz, southwest swing, dreamy pop balladry and offthe-wall novelties. Anything goes, and it all goes down smoothly.” Washington Post * Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Laurence Juber, guitar. One of the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists and renowned practitioner of finger-style guitar. He has maintained a close association with Paul McCartney, having been a member of the second edition of McCartney’s group Wings. A popular figure on concert stages in the United States and Europe, he has also performed and recorded with George Harrison and Ringo Starr. • Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. “Oh, Cooter! Where Art Thou?” An evening of story and song from the ever-inventdve Ben Jones. •.Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. Kennedy Center Chamber Players. Loren Kitt, clarinet, David Hardy, cello, Lambert Orkis, piano. Trio in B- Major, for Piano, Clarinet and Cello, Op. 11 by Ludwig van Beethoven; Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in f minor, Op. 120, No. 1 by Johannes Brahms; Trio for Piano, Clarinet, and Cello in a minor, Op. 114 by Johannes Brahms. • Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band. The eight-piece Florida band’s versatile repertoire ranges from 1920s jazz, to 1930s and 40s swing, to present-day arrangements. . V Cfacerfrip jfZ )fbio fc. c*c. j?*4OrymJfyr ihfff Cmt Cpf, mm cfyitigei jfcet Cjp Ups. (tytocerywAjttcl Ltt£ mtlje 1700$. lift Ctofdwrdtx fays tturtifttfy fw Cutytpeifo fyy on Jtm 1Ht,ftef Afpircfab* tfnzjp*fntm tMttfjMufiJiip ^eu.Udc^snm fat&jt ivumcf ape 1htm jrntfcMecvet Ctyesttr fyy A* ytvt <f tip cccajotitn 4 fafftyxtui Cwiucp m July, )bbl. Tepper From Page B1 the city including office buildings, churches and other structures. His firm did the construction drawings for the west front extension of the Washington National Cathedral as well as some work on the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Finally closing his firm in 1996, Tepper focused his attention solely on Rappahannock County and has done work on several residences in the area. “I enjoy doing residents and churches because you can express yourself more. I am done doing large office buildings.” Upon request Tepper has also done drawings of the Sperryville Comer Store and the Rappahannock National Bank. As a personal challenge he is working on a drawing of the Inn at Little Washington. His drawings are on display at the Rappahannock National Bank and prints and note cards of his work are for sale in shops throughout the county. “I am always amazed how good the people of Rappahannock County are and I think the architecture of the villages reflects that,” said Tepper. Brooks ide Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Find your 8 new home With the r Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 “Look, Dad and Mom...a snowflake! Can we ride our sled? “Just wait, Mark and Meghan, let’s see how many snowflakes come down. Just a few may melt, but if it continues to snow, they will stick together and the snow will become deeper and form a stronger surface for your sled. Maybe we can make a snowman, too." It takes millions of snowflakes to make enough snow to play in. We have often heard that “there is strength in numbers". As this applies to snowflakes, it also applies to us, God's children. “From Him the w hole body. joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” | kphesians 4:16] Yes. when we worship God as a group or a congregation, we grow in strength. This increases our ability to perform a variety of functions to help others as we glorify Him. In the words of Andrew Marvell... "IAt us roll all our strength and all " Our sweetness up into one hull And tear our pleasures with rough strife Through the iron gates of life. ” Many together can accomplish more than one person alone. 'Won't 'yon worship with vour friends and neighbors at your local church or synagogue this Sabbath? SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Colossiaas Colemans Colessians Coiossiaas Matthew .Matthew Matthew 1 15 23 1 24-2 5 2S-23 3 1-17 2-1-15 211-23 4 12 25 > “><**>. two Cv « A -V*t\ tr 01* l-Opyrrg?:! >\>> *■> 'vw ’’e**«_ws P 0 .-Va 8,3 ' C fW'-v’ffe'Si ■:*> .A/.-’Xo -rwV.ry JQC', ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540)825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

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Call for a free price quote. 540-987-3326 LAWN CARE Ronnie Dodson \ D&D Services. 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch,Backhoe Services & Snow Removal, etc. PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Locally Owned & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest •675-1066 Take out Available Blue Ridge Roofing ° Uni 540-631-0666 STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Conuaercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 Rt. 100*. off I'.S. SI) SPElUiniUJE, 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 3474222 (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Upcoming Events Notice All submissions to Upcoming E^r nts 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 Anita Sherman at asherman@timespapers.com. Blood donation drive The'American Red Cross is holding < t donation drive on Thursday, Jan. 6, Washington Fire Hall from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. i blood at the Friday night movie “Monsieur Ibrahim,” sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and A community, is showing at The Theatre on JBGay Street in Washington Friday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m. Come see a gentle sensuous French film about a Jewish boy’s rite of passage and an old Muslim man’s last journey, starring Omar Sharif. Quilt group The Rappahannock Quilt Group will meet Jan. 11 at the Rappahannock Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring a sandwich: Any questions, please call Charlotte Laing at 9373511. Oriental dance classes Oriental dance, also known as Middle Eastern dance or belly dance, is one of the pldest forms of movement 'k — graceful, mysterious, invigorating ^ for all ages, shapes and sizes. A new seven-week series of Oriental dance classes with SynergyDance director Charmaine Lee starts Jan. 11 and continues, every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., at Belle Meade Schoolhouse. Bring a flowing scarf and hip belts. For more information, call 540-987-8734 or check http://www.synercydance.com 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. King celebration Jan. 16 Everyone is invited to the 14th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Rappahannock to be held at The Theatre on Gav Street on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. The program features essays from students in fifth through twelfth grades, music by local artists and guest speaker Larry Rogers, mayor of Harrisonburg, Va. Rogers is a graduate of James Madison University, an entrepreneur and the first African American to be elected to the mayorship. The program is sponsored each year by the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee as a fund-raiser for scholarships to be awarded to Rappahannock County High School graduates. (here is no entrance tee, however, a free will offering will be taken. New this year is the Rappahannock National Bank’s sponsorship of the awards for the essay contest. For additional information, please call 540-399-1539 or email jeboddiescholarship@usa.com Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is 5:30-6:30 p.m. For . more information, call the clinic at 2 675-2525 or 347-0394. S 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 emer gencies sucn as Dioterrorism 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 ^oumy Hescue bquad 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. Option 2: Virginia Railway Express from Bealeton to downtown D C,. Please review the options and email Pat Hirst at fauquiercommute@yahoo.com. Results will be provided to the Fauquier Transportation Committee and the Board of Supervisors.

Learning from a dog By George Rowano Rappahannock News Staff Writer Can an animal change a person’s life? Businessman Bill Pursche of Orlean thinks so, and he’s written a book about what he learned about life when he got a dog. Called “Lessons lb Live By: The Canine Commandments,” the book carries a sweetener for those who love animals: One hundred percent of the proceeds from its sales will be given to humane organizations to care for dogs and other animals. So busy Pursche said he had always been a person who had done well in business. “I have a business gene,” he stated. “And I ended up with a career that I didn’t know existed.” Pursche had been working in the world of international high finance, putting in 80- to 100-hour weeks, doing mergers and acquisitions, or advising companies on what they needed to do to stay in business. “T had been working in D.C. for a number of years, and I was working very long hours,” Pursche said. “I was always traveling, always on a plane, going somewhere.” One Sunday, when he had a couple of hours before catching another flight, he decided to attend a border collie dog trial. “I saw this older woman handling this dog, and I complimented her, and she said, in sort of a crotchety way, ‘Do you have a dog?’ I didn’t. “You should really have a dog.’ “And it hit me. I had worked veiy hard to get where I was, and I didn’t have time to have a dog.” That thought played on Pursche, especially when he saw two other dogs at a border collie trial. “I met these really cool dogs,” he explained. “They were like Labradors in a border collie The book carries a sweetener for those who love animals: One hundred percent of the proceeds from its sales will be given to humane organizations to care for dogs and other animals. body. Later I met the owner and then I went home, and after a really bad week, Lwrote to him to say that if these two dogs ever had pups, I’d like to buy one of them. “He wrote back to say that all the puppies were spoken for for the next tw'o years, and besides, he said that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he might not be there. “I didn’t hear from him for a long time, and then, one Friday night when it had been raining for three days, I got a call from him. ‘I just wanted you to know that I’m still here, and I have one puppy here. I’m not sure it’s going to be a good working dog because it wasn’t planned, and the man who was going to take him backed out at the last minute. So, if you’re interested, I’ll keep him for you through the weekend.’ ” Pursche called a friend and together they drove nine hours, through the rain, to Scranton, Pa., to look at this puppy. It was a grandson of one of the two dogs he had seen and liked so well before. He bought it on the spot, and then his life changed. “I came home and called my partners and said, This is not working.’ There was something wrong with my life if I could be successful and couldn’t have a dog. I decided then that my work was going to have to fit into my life, not my life fit around my work.” ' The Canine Commandments 1. Accept others for who they are and love them unconditionally. 2. Be loyal. 3. No matter what happens, or how much someone is mad at you, run back and make' friends. 4. Be happy with who you are. 5. Live for today. 6. Go with the flow. 7. Life is the journey itself. 8. Make the world a better place. 9. Have fun! 10. Have everlasting and absolute faith. Pursche bought a home in Orlean and decided to open his own consulting company. His phone started ringing at once. “Now I’m picking and choosing toy work,” Pursche said. “It has to be fun, it has to fit around my life, and I either have to make a lot of money, or it has to be a situation where I work for free. I do a lot of pro bono work for humane organizations.” And he decided to write Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Mark F. Sypher TEACHER AND PUPIL: When Bill Pursche realized that he was so busy with his business that he couldn’t have a dog, he decided to change his lifestyle. Now Roy, a border collie, has inspired a book called‘The Canine Commandments.’ about what he had learned from his dog, Roy. “This book started with a story I had written years ago, and I decided to donate all the proceeds to humane organizations,” Pursche explained. “We can track the purchases that come in at the Web site (www.artfulgiftshop.com), and the buyer can designate the organization that will receive the proceeds. Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Cuna Raj Subedi, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician Taking over the practice of Furadoon Irani, M.D., upon his retirement as of December 31, 2004 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. Call 635-7991 to schedule an appointment. FREE VIDEO PHONE SONY ERICSSON Z500a BUY ONE FOR $49.99 GET ONE FREE* “A?*’LR $X \ REBATE WiTH 2-VEAR SFRVCE AG RE c N/*F NT PFR FamilyTalk Add a line. Just $9!L ★ Share your nationwide minutes ★ No roaming or long distance charges ★ FREE nationwide calling to all 46 million Cingular and AT&T Wireless customers'On Cinyulsr Natton GSM plan* starting at only $59.99 Other monthly charges apply. 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We’ve also given proceeds to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League and the Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue.” The commandments “The book is the Ten Commandments of life, as written by a dog,” Pursche said. “The (Biblical) Ten Commandments are filled with things that one should not do. I thought that dogs would write positive things.” “The Canine Commandments” (see box) is a series of short stories that reflect every commandment that dogs might have written. “It’s not long, not meant to be preachy,” Pursche said, “and almost every day I get an e-mail about how much they’ve liked the book. It ends with a story about how life might look with a couple of people and a couple of dogs if they had based their lives on the commandments.” The book, “Lessons lb Live By: The Canine Commandments,” can be purchased online at www.artfulgiftshop. com, as well as at Amazon, com. Locally, the book is for sale at The Artful Gift Shop in Vienna, The Village Green in Orlean and The Plains, The Virginia Company in Old Tbwn Warrenton, and at Wylie Wagg in Middleburg. RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A COMMITMENT TO BETTER HEARING FREE Hearing Tests Set for seniors 55 and up Free electronic hearing tests will be given at the area’s Beltone Hearing Aid Centers during the month of January. A free video ear inspection will also be given. We’ll look into your ear canal with our Video Ear Camera, and you’ll see exactly what we see! You’ll watch the TV screen and we’ll explain to you what you’re seeing. We’ll do a complete inspection of your ear canal and your eardrum. If there is any amount of wax blockage, you’ll know immediately. Anyone who has trouble hearing or understanding words clearly is welcome to have these tests using modern electronic equipment to determine if the loss is one which may be helped. Some of the causes of hearing loss will be,explained, and diagrams of how the ear works will be shown. Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year - even people now wearing a hearing aid or those who have been told nothing could be done for them. If you’re unable to come in to one of our offices, we will provide these free tests in your home or senior living facility. Call today for an appointment! Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus Saturdays and evenings by appointment. 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Access to pool & 250 acres in Warrenton. 540-743-6994, 540-743-6525 Near Waterford- All brick country home nr. train, 3 BR 3 BA. hdwd, all appl. 2 FP's. incl fin. bsmt apt. $2300/mo Call 540-882-4668 PURCELLVILLE- 3 BR, 3 5 BA, fin bsmt w/ 2 extra private rooms, 7 private acres. $3000/ mo Call 703-201-8362 RAPPAHANNOCK CO. 2BR. 1 BA. W D. deck, laundry rm. out bldg. CAC' no pets $850/mo i- dep. 540-937-5147 RAPPAHANNOCK COTTAGE, Located on small estate 20 mins from Warrenton, this unique cottage has beautiful views, beamed ceilings, pine firs, handmade cabinets, stone hearth w/woodstove. 1 very Ige bdrm, great rm, sun rm & 2 full ba. Avail immediately $1200/mo. Owner/broker. 540675-3076 This Could be Your Ad1 Call 540-347-4222 022 RentalsHouses Rappahannock County/ Chester Gap: Beautihi two story country home a short wak from the Appalachian Trait Cedar siting, huge deck gazebo, 3 BR 2.5 BA. fireplace, heat puip, central ar, washer/cfryer. 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Lovely yard, $2,200/ mo, 703-869-0096 066 V_ Rentals — Shared Housing J RETIRED WOMAN UNDER the age ot 70 to do light housekeeping & cooking in exchange for free room & board 540364-2311 tor interview STERLING - $475 - room in N/S townhome, utils +kit prvlgs inc w/ balcony near pond No pets 703-404-8429 Warrenton Roommates to share; $500-t-/mo. Share utils. Access to private pool. Horses possible. 540-743-6994 _540-743-6525 f077 V_ CHARLES TOWN, WVNew end unit 3BR 21 2BA townhome. tncd backyd .sunrm. S1200 mo Ext short-term Ise opt avail 540-454-0921 Rentals — Townhousee r~ 077 \ Rentals — Town ho uses / FOR Rent: SFH 4BR, 2.5 BA, Great location Avail Immediately Call: Chaste Properties 571-323-2700 LUXURY Town House Warrantor), adjacent to Fauquier Hospital, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 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Avail, now1 Can Kathy Colville, L&F. 703-444-1559 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 / --\ Real Estate for Sale V: _) BUYER ALERT FREE Report reveals 13 extra costs to avoid to save you thousands when buying a home GoTo VIRGINIABUYERALERT.com or access the Free recorded message at 1-866-809-5054 ID #1008 Linton Hall Realtors NEW HOMES 10 Ways to Save Money When Buying a New Home FREE Report reviews advantages that most builders may not reveal Go To VAHOMEBUILDERS.com or access the Free recorded message at 1-866-809-5054 ID # 1010 Linton Hall Realtors NEED TO SELL QUICKLY? CASH OFFER IN 48 HOURS! We buy homes for cash! No equity, No Problem. Call Ashley directly on his cell at: 703-485-4553(leave message). Lmton Hall Realtors FIND A CONDO FAST FREE LIST OF CONDOS FOR SALE www.NovaCondos.com Linton Hall Realtors 703-485-4663 Rentals — Office V / 3 ROOM OFFICE w/ hall 080 bath & storage room $900/mo. W/ additional house, +$990/mo. Buildings can be rented separately Lewis & Clark Realty LLC 540428-1882 SPERRYVILLE-SPACE avail for retail or office, 500 sq ft. Ig windows, Main St. S500/mo + utils 540-987-3383 WARRENTON, 36 Mam St. lower level. Retail or office space 500-5000 sq ft. Former location of On the Run' Sports which is relocating to 22 Waterloo St Owner 540-347-5555 (too FofSate r . By Owner CULPEPER, VA, 3BR 2.5BA TH,' all up grades, patio, end unit unfinsh bsmt, $223,500 540-937-4501 (t99 8ate»~House* A FORECLOSURE! 5 BR Only $17,500 Must sell! 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We can Help Chaste Properties, LLC. e Property Rental e Tenant Screening e Rent Collection e Property Maintenance e Eviction Call us today for more information! (571)323-2700 Antiques & Collectibles MOVING SALE: Antique & vintage rug, turn & misc items. Rte. 15 near Logmill. 703-7543887 WANTED: Older fishing tackle, bamboo rods, reels, lures, etc. Also Coleman camp gear, hunting items, Zippo lighters. Wild Game Calls & Recurved bows. Call Bob 540-545-8508, Berryville. [946 Compute**/ j I Electronics I INTERNET COMPUTERSave $1,000+. No rebates required! Complete system $200. Call 703-461-0869. H & H TREE SERVICE Firewood $165/ cord: Mulching, lot clearing, landscaping & snow removal. Cell: 540-8400795 or 540-937-4988 SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR sale , $145/cord, 2 or more cords $ 135/cord. 540-9484907 SEASONED FIREWOOD: Split. $100/ pick-up load, you haul. 540-454-2272. FumJtur®/ ‘ Appliances $125 A BEDS 1 BRAND NAME! Queen set. New in plastic w/ warranty. Can dlvr. 703-596-7S56 BED- 2pc FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET. New in plastic. $125. Call 703-593-7656 BED- QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET Still in plastic w/ war. $150. Can dlvr. 703-898-9247 BEDRM- $550 COMPLETE 5 PC SET NEW IN BOXES. Can dlvr. 703-898-8768 $250 BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP SET. in plastic w/ war. Can Dlvr. 703-898-9247 1 Cherry 7pc BEDRM Set with dovetailed drawers. $875 New in Boxes. Can dlvr. 703898-9247 MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER: top of the line, gas dryer, $425 for both. Call Eric at 571214-0845 MOVING- MUST SELL! Queen Anne 6 piece Dinning room set w/ insert. Never used, still in plastic. You haul. $975 firm. Call 703-669-3009 MOVING SALE- Fri. 177, t.-8pm. Sat. 1/8, 9am12pm. Twin BR set, corner hutch. Antiq. mirror, DR table & chairs. Accent table & bookcase. 10922 Bristol PI., Bealeton.540-439-1583 NEW GE PROFILE sideby-side refrigerator, model psh23ngp, $800 lots of extras. 540-3473785 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 r Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PUMbUMiVT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #04-12-02 Susan Eaton desires a Special Use permit for a family apartment for her sen in a new structure to be located on 5.00 acres in Piedmont District. Property is located on Tax Map 38, Parcel 2A, zoned 'RR'-Rural Residential, and is known as 59 Mountain High Farm Lane, Sperryville. Allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62G of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant.or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated hy BZA members shall not constitute such ex .jarte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 1 TOSS, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent properly owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their wntten comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o PO Box 519 Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 01-06,01-13-05 #623012 STALL MAT TRUCKLOAD SALE $32.95 per mat, any quantity, while they last! 540-' 541891.888- 823-333/ TRI COUNTY FEEDS in stock-timothy, orchard grass, 2nd/3rd cut alfalfa. Purina C.A. 10% sweet $6.75/50; 10% C.A. pellet $6.75/50. Del. avail. 540-3641891.888- 823-3337 AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motoring. Also, Atlas, Tyco, AFX, Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594. 275 GALLON OIL TANK $275.00 Call; 540-7884165. PDCSPA ARUBA ULTRA hot tub w/ cover & chemicals. 6 mo old. Lists for over $9K sell for $5K. 540-347-3785 f 256 V_ WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe .for entire family. Bailey. Resistol. Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies, RoughRider. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton. 540-4391395 $$CASH$$ PAID FOR Used Dish Network Equipment. We pick up. Call tollfree 1-888-5692812. 273 pets BICON FRISE PUPS. Small white balls of fluff. M/F. Shots & wormed. 304-496-9664 BLACK GOLD DOG FOOD Dealers Wanted AGRI SERVICE 540-752-5039 DOG & PUPPY Training since 1969. Problems/ Housebreaking/ Social Behavior. BOB MAIDA 703-893-6049. [<294 Giveaways ANTQUE UPRIGHT PIANO needs work, u-haut, 540-439-2607. BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, barns or horse stables. Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will need daily food and water. Alley Cat Allies at 202-667-3630, ext. 107. /{ took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 ( [294 Giveaway* _ i<m Si. CUTE, ADORABLE, happy, Zebra finches. 1 Wonderful for children or adults. Ability to watch from egg laying to first flight w/o assistance. No fuss at all. Very, very low main. Free to good home. Makes wonderful Xmas gift. 540-338-2524 FIREWOOD: CHERRY, locust, etc. You cut and haul 540-822-5776. FREE HORSES, pet or companion only/not ridable or breedable. Vet references and site inspection require. 540439-1230 FREE INDOOR CAT, 10 mo. neutered male gray tabby w/ Supplies. Great cat, owner aller. gic. 703-757-9896 FREE KIMMEL ELITE Grand Upright Piano. Prefer non-profit, will consider any good hgme. U-haul! Needs tuned. 540-937-4792, 703-560-0498 FREE TO QUALIFIED home, Aust. Shepherd/ Spaniel. Great with kids & other pets. Needs room to run. 540-3493316 GUINNA PIG, white fuzzy female, tame. Also a • FREE Bunny. 540-3490012 MULCH HAY, easy access, 540-347-0483 PIT BULL TO good home, male- 1 year old. 301-407-0347. PRIVATE ELDER CARE HOME has opening for male/ female patient. Quiet, safe & loving environment. Exp. staff. 15 mins, from hospital. 540-662-1205. DAVE’S GLASS & Home Repair. Storm Windows/ Doors, Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. LIVE MUSIC Midnight Edition Playing a variety of Classic Rock dance songs, to the new sounds of Gretchen Wilson, and other favorite country hits. No Gig too Big or Small!!! Call Jerry 540-439-2915 or Joe 540-439-2227 Full Time Employment 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 Legal Notices BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.22204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia in order to consider the following application: RZ #04-12-01 The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors desire to rezone the tract of land formerly known as the Aileen plant from “I” -Industrial to part “GC" - General Commercial and part “A”Agricultural. The property will be divided into two parcels: 14.9657 acres rezoned to “GC" with proffers and 18.9307 acres mzoned to “A". The property is located ,i Aileen Road in Flint Hill (Tax Map 13 Jarcel 31, Hampton District). Allowed .,ider Section 170-134B (1) and Section 170-134J of the Rappahannock County Code. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 19. 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-134E, if any. The abovenamed applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 1-06, 1-13, 1-20-05 #622883 Employment Oak Full Time j \mMm P4* Employment j P45 Full Time Employment Waterloo Motors IMPORTED CAR SERVICE Has openings for Experienced Import Auto Technicians. Professional Pay & benefits. For the right professional. 540-347-1334 800-895-3232 Occupational Therapist Speech Therapist Physical Therapist COTA, LPT A FT, PT, & PRN Opportunities at Warsaw Healthcare Center In Warsaw, VA • Very Competitive Pay • Friendly Environment • Great Flexibility • Generous Benefits Package Contact: Laura Lemza 804-639-7076 office 804-639-2706 fax email: LLemza@mfa.net visit our web page: www.mfa.net EHO/EOE Rappahannock County Public Schools Guidance Counselor, Long-Term Substitute • College degree required. • Virginia license and experience in school counseling preferred. • Daily salary will be determined by qualifications. • No benefits are included with this position. Application Deadline: February 1st or until filled Contact Raye Tupper, 987-8773, or fax resume to 987-8896. EOE. 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 $25,000$28,000 plus good benefits. Applicants must have a good driving record and be able to pass a drug & alcohol screening & criminal background check. For more information please call 703-779-2100, ask for Mike or Ava or send resume & copy of driving record to: ECHO, P.O.Box 2277 _Leesburg, VA 20177 Education Writer Large weekly in Fauquier County looking for excellent writer with solid reporting skills. Will consider recent grad with exemplary clips. 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. JIFFY LUBE ofWarrenton NOW HIRING •Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K. Health Ins. Vaca Pay) Drug free work environment Up to $11 .OQtxxr based on experience Call 540*341-8663 For Directions To Apply New homes real Estate Advertising consultant Times Community Newspapers is currently seeking a responsible and dedicated New Homes advertising consultant for our Reston office. This candidate should posses excellent customer service skills and the ability to work on multiple deadlines. Agency advertising experience a plus! Need more incentive? How about... ☆ Established, well-respected local newspapers. ☆Company that promotes & invests in growth " and employees. ☆ Seasoned management ☆Ongoing training & professional sales tools. ☆ Sales assistance & award-wrinning ad designers. ☆ Competitive compensation. Benefit Program and Initial Guarantee. Please email or fax your resume, cover letter and salary history to: Amanda Graham Fairfax Director of Advertising 703-689-4641(fax) agraham @ timespapers.com Bids & Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the following: INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICESRFP#2005-1 The purpose of contracting with one or more contractors to provide Mental Health Intensive and Norvlntensive In-Home Services to children and adolescents in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The Request for Proposals must be returned by January 28,2005, 4:00 P.M. Packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Va. 22701, telephone number 540825-3100, Extension 3143. The Board reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal/s deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. 1-05-05 #623051 fj^gg Full Time :< ■ IIliLLE=!I£^ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Miller Toyota Scion is recruiting individuals for muiti faceted position in our sen/ice department that will require great customer relations and communication skills, a professional appearance and some computer experience. Position hours are Noon - 9:30PM and one Saturday per month. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package commensurate with experience, a non-smoking work environment and all required training. Call John Strain: 703-396-5053 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 142,000 + a year. 1-800-635-1050 ext.176 to set up an interview EOE CONSTRUCTION CENTENNIAL CONTRACTORS www.cce-lnc.com We are a national General Contractor providing complex commercial tenant improvement and design build construction services around ttie country. We are seeking seasoned construction professionals to oversee new long term projects In Fairfax County. Va. Senior Protect Managers Project Managers Estimators Superintendents We offer excellent compensation packdges and benefits. Qualified applicants Please send resumes via fax or email: Fax:(877)238-2791 - _dvanorcten@cce-lnc.com Reporter Wanted Experienced writer for government beat ori large weekly newspaper covering Fauquier County. Minimum 5 years similar work. Clips and resume to Robin Earl, Managing Editor, Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warren ton, VA 20188 Inquiries to Robin Earl, 540-347-4222 rearl@tunespapers.cpm {Times ENTRY LEVEL SYSTEM .TECHNICIAN Times Community Newspapers is seeking a qualified and motivated person to join its technical support department. This fulltime entry level, job with full benefits will provide a wide range of experience and exposure to the successful candidate. We operate in Macintosh, Windows, Linux and Unix environment. We otter a comprehensive benefits package including: ★ Health & Dental Coverage ★ 40IK plan (with match) ★ Short term & tong term diktoity plan (company sponsored) ★ Life Insurance (company sponsored) To be considered you must ha' ■> both hardware and software experience and excellent troubleshooting skills. Please send your resume and salary history to systemssuppori@timespapers.com 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 bast. 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.fom or fax to 703.435.9754

Employment -M Thne v. ^wnpwymefit ^ -'•■■ ■■'-:- ■■' ; Employment CARPENTERS •E^erienoed in al aspect, from framing totiim. •Join a company tet prides I set in quafity wok Greg days 540-229-9443 540-675-3901 • Crew Leaders • Cleaning Techs FT, must have valid VA driver’s license, pass background & drug screening tests. Duties include but not limited to: detail cleaning from smoke & water damage Hours M-F, 8-4:30, over time required. Contact Service Master 540-347-0285 540-825-9776 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 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 Floral Designer for bnsyflower shop. Bsperienrcd. Toppayt Vacation & bonuses! Debbie’s Ivy Garden Front Royal 540-636-3900 GARAGE DOOR MECHANICS CommercialResidential - Service. Crew Door Co. 703-330-8225 Classified/Editorial Patdnator * Know Quark? f&w accepting applications for a full-time position The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive and award-winning chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for a Classified/Editorial Paginator for its production team. The position is full-time. Applicant must be a team player and able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. SCS’s ClassPag Program or any classified layout system is preferred. QuarkXPress experience is required. SCS training will be provided. Jump into the challenging, fast-paced, constantly changing career of newspaper design! Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Stacy Conroy, Paginator Supervisor Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax: 703-771-0051 or e-mail resumes as .PDF attachment to sconrqy@timespapers.com CASE MANAGER/MR #5-35-05 FT in Culpeper. To provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers & their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $30,047.16 p/yr. CASE MANAGER/MH #5-40-02 FT in Culpeper. To provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH consumers & their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $30,047.16 p/yr. Day Health & Rehab Services Manager #5-47-4 Provide supervision & administration of a day support program serving a population of consumers with mental retardation. Develop program curriculum to ensure safety & compliance with guidelines while maximizing training & supports which meet consumer’s individual needs and ensure service plans are met daily. BS & 2 yrs exp. $30,047.16. Residential Openings: Residential Counselor #22. Provide svcs in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentaliy disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or equiv. exp. $23,539.62. Senior Residential Counselors #5-64-01 FT positions providing supervision and administration of the day to day staffing and activities of the group homes emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or equiv exp. $30,047.16 p/yr. Supported Living Program Manager #4-29-12 Supervise program providing supports to MH & MR consumers. Develop housing options, coordinate activities with inter- and intraagency providers & provide direct supports & crisis intervention. Bachelor’s & 2 yrs. exp. $30,047.16 p/yr SENIOR CLINICIAN #5-55-02 FT working in the Fauquier area. Licensed therapist to provide therapy to children and adolescents. Provides clinical supervision to staff. MS degree, clinical license required. Minimum Z yrs exp working w/children & adolescents $38,342.27 p/yr. Substance Abuse SA Clinician #5-55-02 PT (18.75 hrs/per/wk) at residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. BS or equiv exp & knowledge of SA techniques. $13.31 p/hr Substance Abuse Technician #5-26-02 Substitute & 15 hr/wk positions available at treatment facility to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. $9.93/hr. HS Diploma w/exp in human sen/ices field. RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN 4lllk COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, January 24, 2005, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100. kjennings@rrcsb.org. EEO/AA t=r HORSE CARE Part-time WEEKENDS ONLY Male or Female, Viewtown area 15-20 minutes from Culpeper • PT care for horses, feed, turnout, dean stalls, general work in horse barn. • Must hare good transportation, vaSd diver’s license & current references. Please call: 540-937-3758 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 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ FREELANCER Local advertising agency is seeking a parttime, skilled and knowledgeable Architectural Graphic Designer/ Freelancer, with experience in high-end print advertising/creation in publications such as Architectural Record. Please contact: April Spittle at 540-439-8056 for further information Silent Partner Security is looking to expand its elite team of professionals: 1. ) Residential Sales 2. ) Residential Alarm Installers 3. ) Security Technicians 4. ) Technician Helpers Please email your resume to Jobs@silentpss.com _Or fax to (540) 364-3277 Standard Employee Equipment FLY FREE!* Your career. Your life. Go places. Go from work to play with industry-leading travel privileges. WASHINGTON REAGAN AIRPORT Some positions available at Dulles FLEET SERVICE AGENTS Mainline Help keep our customers' baggage moving Earn S7.17/hour. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVE You can be the smiling face of our company j to our customers with special needs Earn $6.82/hour. OPEN INTERVIEW SESSIONS . (attend one of four) Thursday, January 6th & Friday, January 7th 10AM A 1PM Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City 2650 Jefferson Davis Highways Arlington, VA In addition to free travel, benefits Indude medical, dental, and life insurance. Have a valid driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent. Be able to work variable hours, lift bags up to 70 pounds, and pass background, fingerprint and drug-screening checks. Bring your driver's license and another governmentissued ID to your interview. ‘Free travel benefits do not indude payment of taxes, fees, and surcharges. www.usairways.com U S AIRWAYS mm A.STAR AUJANCE MEMBER y 1 fmJim Ml Time^ I employ mom v J PLANT REPAIRMAN/WELDER. NIGHTS. Vulcan Materials in Manassas. 703-368-3135 AA/EOE Retail HELP WANTED for small convenient store in Warrenton. Must be 21 yrs of age or older and able to work some weekends. 1 Call Jean 540-347-5586 VA State Inspector/ Auto Mechanic Experience preferred. Benefits, good pay. Settle’s Garage Call 540-675-3252 Classified Ads Work Cali 347-4222 WAREHOUSE He£ wanted Top oonv peny, goat benefc, dependable person to wprk n a detal oriented erVtronment Some Mng required Fork Lift & Scanner exp. helpful. Must be able to obtan & maintain secret security clearance. Fax resume to: 703-754-3220 infill Part Him |aww Employment PART TIME COORDINATORS Needed for an established international student exchange organization. Help promote and support a new (J.S. Government designated international au pair childcare program in the Washington Metro area. Flexible hours, can work from home, fun way to make extra money, and exposure to many different, cultures. For more information, contact Chris at 703-528-5152 Restaurant Fauquier Springs Country Club full-time PM Sous Chef Eligible for Benefits Please apply Tuesday - Friday between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Springs Rd., Warrenton, VA 540-347-4205 Fax: 540-347-2743 CARPENTERS & CARPENTER S HELPERS Post-frame construction of stables, bams, arenas and storage buildings for local contractor. Full-time position, experience a must. Full compensation package including 401K and health insurance. Local travel required. Call: 540-364-6300 or mail to: Miller Brothers, Inc Post-Frame Dept. 4174 Old Stockyard Road _Marshall, VA 20115 DIETARY MANAGER • Supervises Dietary Staff • Manager, nutritional plans per physician orders • Plans individual resident menus • Participates in Care Plan Development • Likes to Work with a WinningTeam Qualifications: • • Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration • • Two years experience in Health Care Food or Nutrition Service OR Certified by the Board of Dietary Management • • Excellent Pay and Benefits Apply in person or fax resume fo: Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-829-0338 www.mfa.net EOE, EHO, Drugfree Workplace Now Hiring!!! We’re expanding our business!! . WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY DRIVERS • CDL DRIVERS li • RECEIVING/ Pi WAREHOUSE CLERK Full time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, vacation & sick leave. All driver applicants must present current DMV record. Apply in person: I MARSHALL FARMERS’ CO-OP Main Street (Route 55) Marshall, VA GivingCS). our best.. CaRSa*eWAY Stores^ tor ■" ..v customer-onen Applicants currently seeking 'I*® Weekend work requ ears 01 age. tor Courtesy CierK C,erk»-Bake™ • CoU*0£^ Bakery, ptiarmaey ® Meat Cutter*, QatGWaV T63t^* iJS*. F,°7' “sons to ioin °lSsn and paw trains -r8 . • paWvacatWns and holidays . Compete® PaVs.on Benetits #^aving plans Mortn America :V5S3^and^^ber ot <w. ““Lniatered-p?.^ ^ WlDN"VZ»«9$ < : Masee Ontiactm Service East ' ll. DBA 4 ||| Staffed Irmiatm & Hme Yrcfacb Fireplaces • Mantlet • Gas Legs • Marble & Slate Surreunds Ventilated Shelving • Shewer Deers • Mirren Deer Lech • Bath Hardware • Blewn Sidewalls Garage Deers • Gutters (.027ga.) * Fireplace * Starting Pay $12.00 per hour, Excellent Benefits, 401K, Driver’s License Required Apply at: u 15488 Mountanus Drive, Suite A,® Culpeper, Virginia 22701 » (540)829-9999 Fax (540)829-9998 Automotive ! Ann Afrti<}ues & |www Classics 95 VW PASSAT, manual.. exc. cond., new tires, battery, S brakes. CD. $2700/Obo.' 703587-5410. (605 Automobiles V ) ACCURA LEGEND ’90. L, white, loaded, sun roof, good tires, low miles, must see, $3500 703-307-0606 ACURA TL 03: 3 2 Navigation, $18,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 AUDI ALL ROAD 04, 16K miles, with everything, cost $48K will sell for $36,500. 540-3643113, 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, remote keyless entry security system, luggage, racks, leather upholstery, automatic dimming mirrors, heated steering wheel and seats, automatic transmission with full times all wheel drive & more. Excellent condition, 41K miles, great deal, $32,000. Call Sharon 540-349-1155 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. current insp, 1 ownr. $1800. OBO. 540-341-4133 605 Automobiles FORD TAURUS STATION Wagon '98 89K 1 owner $4295/obo Looks good, runs great! 540-338-6428 HONDA ’90 ACCORD EX, auto, A/C, pwr pkg, sunroof. 4-door, $2000/ obo. 540-338-5755. HONDA '91 Accord EX, 5-sp. 1 owner, A/C pwr pkg, reg. maint, very good cond , $2500/obo. Call 703-622-3166. HONDA, '95, Accord EX. V6, Auto. Leather, CD, sunroof, 155K miles, ex condition, $4700. 703754-7987. HONDA CIVIC 00 2door. Green. Excellent condition. 70,000 mi. $9500. OBO. Call 703728-3051. HONDA CIVIC EX 1995, 54k mi, auto, new tires, exc. cond. $5700. 703-430-2163 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 03, ext. war, all service rec., auto, a/c, abs, cd. 36k mi. Mint cond. $16,500. 703-437-6639. HONDA CRV 02: automatic, fully loaded, ex cond., 35K mi., AC. power locks, windows. 6 disc CD player, sunroof. $16,800 703554.7502, after 7pm, serious inquires only. HYUNDAI, 2001, Sonata 35K mi., automatic, Silver/silver, ext. cond Below blue book $6,750. 540-955-5581. LEXUS ES300 1994 139K miles Gold, Lexus maintained. Asking $4000/OBO. Call 703-858-4583 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Full Time Employment _:_...._____. ........ •. ) Adelphia Adelphia currently has openings in Ashbum, VA for: SERVICE TECHNICIANS APPLY ONLINE TODAY! www.careers-adelphia.com “Adelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer." NURSING Charge Nurses LPNs OR RNs $28 LPN $32 RN Weekend Staffing Program WORK Every Other Weekend or Every Weekend i ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 www.mfa.net EQE, EHO, Drug Free Workplace NURSING CLINICAL UNIT MANAGER Full-time day shift $5000 Sign-on Bonus Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center _is in search of a qualified Registered Nurse who would like to be part of a great team. • Three to five years of experience in long term care and supervisory preferred. • Excellent beginning rate of pay. • Excellent benefits. Fax resume or apply in person: Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE, V/D/M/F NURSING Charge Nurses LPNs OR RNs $3,000 Sign-on Bonus $1,500 Sign-on Bonus Higher Weekend Diffs 3-11 shift-3FT openings 7-3 Shift - 1FT opening All Shifts - PT openings • Excellent Benefits • Competitive Wages • Credit for up to 10 years exp • Enhanced Staffing Pattern PH: 540-825-2884 Fax: 540-829-0238 Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center 602 Madison Rd. Culpeper. VA 22701 www.mfa.net EOE, EHO, Orug Free Workplace - 605 Automobiles v___J LINCOLN 97 TOWNCAR: 4 new tires. Dodge 02 3500 MaxiVan: w/ clr isle seating Aft 6pm 703-724 1090. MERCEDES 1)3 " SW, 103K miles, while grey leather ini . very clean. 3rd seat, new tires. $10,500 703-771-9723. MUSTANG MACH T 2004, 20th anniversary. 5sp, red. 15K mis. new cord, $28.000/f.'t. -a 540-439-3840 NISSAN '98 Quest GXE: 60K, AT, PWR anli-lck. am/fm/cass cd. ' Sand. loaded, new lues' bat $6900. 703-724-4443 NISSAN SENTRA 95 Good cond. Manual trans. $2200 or OBO Please call 703-4368726. OLDS 88 ROYALE 93. 111K mis. pwr pk.g new tires,$2500. 95 CHEVY VAN 20 caigo. 85K mis, laddr rck, good COnd$5K.540-937-4042 $500!, Police Impounds! Honda's. Chevy's Toy-\ ota’s, etc from $500. For listings 800-7498167 ext. 2416. PONTIAC ’90 GRAND AM, 4 door, far cnnd . auto. 165K. AC. oass . 1 owner. As is $500 Obo. Call 703-443 993! PONTIAC MONTANA ~00 3Xt. mini van Ound sentng, power seating & doors. 76k mi $3 000. 703-471-1107. SATURN SLC2 95 74K mi, 5 speed, clean, Alpine Sound System. $2900 703-443-9226 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' 54C r-. 2161 TOYOTA CAVf’Y O' ■ 10 fc $1'j •' OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 • ’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 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 S9.300 obo.’ 703-723-5381 W CABRIO GLX 02. $13,987, OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 1999 VW JETTA GL New Body, FWD, blue, new body. 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Mfip# By MALCOLM GUNN WHEEL8ASE COMMUNICATIONS Since its humble beginnings back in 1992, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been all about providing true off-road capability in a comfortable, spacious package. That still holds true for 2005, but the third-generation model brings considerably more refinement along with added power and driveline choices. With its multi-slot grille and traditional shape, the Grand Cherokee doesn’t appear too radically different. Clearly, DaimlerChrysler, Jeep’s German-controlled parent, chose only to tinker with and generally freshen up its popular design. Other than a slight overall increase in length, width and interior room, major changes are limited to rounded headlight pods, a longer hood, a stouter-lookmg front bumper and a more angular rear hatch. In addition, the extensive use of body-side cladding has been somewhat simplified. The refined cabin accommoda, tions have also been thoroughly reworked, including new seats, instrument cluster and a two-tone dashboard that does w onders for breaking the monotony of w hat was a monotone environment. Newly available interior features on the Grand Cherokee include a satellite navigation system, premium audio package, rear-seat DVD player and handsfree telephone. However, it’s what you can’t see that’s really changed — and significantly improved — for 2005'. The Grand Cherokee uses a new independent front suspension combined with rack and pinion steering. Both of these 'firsts’ are designed to make the big Jeep lighter and more nimble. Pluses include a reduced turning radius and less-truck-like handling. The non-independent rear suspension has also been beefed up and stability ' control has joined the options list. The improvements to the Grand Cherokee's underpinnings complement the changes to under the hood. For 05, the ancient 195-horse 4.0liter inline six-cylinder engine has been replaced by the 210-horsepower 3.7-Liter V6 that also sees sen ice in the Jeep Liberty Carried mer from last year is the 230 hiirsepow er 4 7 ’05 Grand Cherokee ★Four-door, five-passenger rear-ffourwheei-dnve wagon, available in Laredo and Limited editions. ★3.7-liter SOHC V6,4.7-liter SOHCV8and 5.7-liter OHV V8, producing 210,230 and 325 horsepower, respectively. ★Five-speed automatic transmissions. ★The new Grand Cherokee retains its traditional styling, but is now roomier and appears more rugged. ★Buyers can select from a wider range of power choices, including the classleading HemiV8. ★A total of four available drivelines might . sound like overfall, but they actuary make the Grand Cherokee practical for a wide . variety of buyers who can select the most appropnate system for their needs. ★Safety: Front airbags: side-impact airbags (opt): tracbon control (opt) ★MPG (city/hwy): 14/21 (5.7) ★Base price: 528,000 (est.) liter V8 that has been refined for quieter and smoother operation. But for maximum strength, Grand Cherokee buyers can now order the Hemi. a robust 5.7-hter unit that anchors DaimlerChrysler’s latest fullsize Chrysler 300C sedan and Dodge Magnum wagon along with the Durango sport-utility vehicle and Ram pickups. -fVv-rr Stuffed inside the Grand Cherokee, die Hemi makes 325 horsepower and 370 Ib.-ft. of torque. Interestingly, the Hemi is able to shut down four of its eight cylinders when operating under light loads in an effort to decrease fuel consumption. All three motors are connected to five-speed automatic transmissions with manual-shift modes. More choices are in store for Grand Cherokee shoppers when selecting a four-wheel-drive setup. The starting point is Quadra-Trac I, which is ideal for street drivers who just want their Jeep for mud and snow. This full-time setup has a single-speed transfer case (no low range) that splits the torque nearly equally between hunt and rear wheels. The Quadra-Trac D also works full-time, but incorporates a twospeed transfer case plus a neutral mode for use when the vehicle is being towed. Finally, Quadra-Drive II engages the low-range transfer case using a lever-controlled shifter and includes electronically controlled limited-slip differentials to infinitely transfer * power to either front or rear wheels. Of course, you can simply forego all of the above and stick with a rearwheel-drive only model, currently selected by 25 per cent of current Grand Cherokee customers. ’ Overall, the Grand Cherokee retains its rough and rugged Rubicon-Trail-conquering persona that’s a hallmark of all Jeeps. This time around, though, there’s a serious effort made to expand its appeal with fresh sheetmetal, a trio of mild-to-wild engines as well as drivelines for all seasons. Automotive FORD 2004 ESCAPE. 26K miles. V6, 4x4, tike 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, 110K mi., $4200 obo. 703-314-5200 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. 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. CHEVY ’56 P.U. Restored, 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. Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 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 Wranglers, Chrome Ram Wheels, 1SOW Pioneer CD Stereo w/4 new Speakers (nice), Step Rails, Bed Liner, Bed Tool Box, Mud Flaps, Hood and Window Visors, Bucket Seats, (sweet) Platform Trailer Hitch w/wiring, Branc New Battery, and more. 'great deal) $4000 OBO. MUST SEE..CLEAN. 703777-9423. 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SALE OF SURPLUS VEHHICLESJanuary 5, 2005 For sale by sealed bid, per vehicle. Bids are due not later than 4:30 P.M., January 18, 2005 at 15361 Bradford Road, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. Bids may be mailed Attention: Procurement Department, or dropped off in person during business hours. All bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Surplus Vehicle Bid”.1 he Board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. All vehicles will be sold as is. All vehicles need repair. Vehicles must be removed from RRCSB property within one week of notification to the successful bidder. These vehicles may be examined between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday-Friday at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Maintenance records are available for inspection on each vehicle. (540-825-3100, Extension 3143) VEH# 53 54 58 62 63 64 67 72 74 01-05-05 YEAR/MAKE 1992 Dodge Full Size Van 1992 Dodge Full Size Van 1994 Dodge Full Size Van 1994 Dodge Full Size Van 1994 Dodge Full Size Van 1994 Dodge Full Size Van 1995 Ford Full Size Van 1995 Dodge Full Size Van 1996 Dodge Full Size Van MILEAGE 176,329 185,664 202,157 258,210 151,323 217,207 257,051 218,857 257,949 #623053 FORD F250, diesel 02, ext. cab, 4x4, AT, Hhr, 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 F250 XLT, '99 crew cab, 4x4, 5.4 trigon 8 cyl, silver, 8ft bed, $14,000. 540-3644149 FORD F350 ’99 XLT, long bed, tow hitch, all pwr, a/c, bedliner & tool box. 106k mi. $9600. 703-430-9269. 1994 FORD Ranger XLT Ext Cab Red/gray. Gd cond. 3Lv6, 5spd Rec tires. Bedliner 98K mi $2900 703-443-0524. 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 PRIUS ’01: $13,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 TOYOTA TUNDRA LTD SC ’03: V8, 4x4, $22,987. OURISMAN FAIRFAX TOYOTA 703-359-1010 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. MERCURY '95 VILLAGER VAN: 125k mi., well serviced, runs well, CD plyr. $3,100. 703727-1143. BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! 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