Rappahannock News, February 10, 2005

127th Year ... No. 6 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005 Worldwideattimescommunity.com - 50 cents no*) T M Aj |mi> o r 5 f coco ^ 6 *) i-i * tl u ho 2 o K 5 2> ^ C H ■« ° 5 X 2 X (4 I D 1-4 Cl * s z 1-1 z> _ N 5 OJ 9 N o A Peter Arundel heads Times papers By George Gill Rappahannock News Staff Writer Times Community Newspapers President Peter Arundel has assumed the position of chief executive, officer, succeeding his father, Arthur W. “Nick” Arundel, as head of all company operations and chief spokesman for the company. Peter Arundel said one of the things he’d like to execute as CEO is a more participatory, community approach to the newspapers. “I will be putting into play measures that actively solicit the views of the community on issues of coverage,” he said. “That may include the very role of the newspaper in the community. With our limited resources, I feel we can cover a lot more ground by better embracing the thoughts of our customers.” He said another initiative will be to study very closely the contemporary reader trends as they relate to what people young and old are looking for in a community newspaper Peter Arundel today. “We’ll be acting on those findings,” See ARUNDEL, Page A2 Town of Washington residents concerned By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Residents of the Town of Washington received a letter from I-1 Meetings • On Thursday, Feb. 10 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. • On Saturday, Feb. 12,3-5 p.m. the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation will conduct a public forum at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church (Rt 522 south of Woodville). Neighbors and friends of Scrabble School and the general public will be able to provide input regarding the future of the Scrabble School building and property. • On Feb. 14,2005 the Town of Washington will hold a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Town Council at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to begin the Comprehensive Plan review. • On Wednesday, Feb. 16 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda New Business: Guest speaker, Dick McNear, Former Director of Planning, Faquier County Appointment of representative to Water Quality Advisory Committee • On Feb. 23, 2005 the Town of Washington will hold a Public Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss the scope of the proposed sanitary sewer project in the town. A brief presentation of the preliminary engineering design of the project by the town’s consultant engineering firm, WW Associates, will be followed by a general project discussion. Residents and property owners are encouraged to provide input in regard to locations of the proposed sewer pump stations to be located on individual properties. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Mayor Eugene Leggett last week alerting them of possible high levels of lead in their drinking water. The tests, which are conducted once a year, are done randomly at five homes within the town. Recently, one of the five homes tested very high for lead and copper. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), any home with a lead level above 15-parts per billion is cause for concern. As a result, town officials were required by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water to notify all of the town’s residents of the problem. In compliance, letters were sent to residents and additional testing will be conducted on ten more houses within the next couple weeks. “We will do more testing,” said Leggett. “Everyone is trying to play it safe here.” If the ten new samples come back without alarm to the health department, Washington will go back to testing only five houses each year. In that event, the owner of the house that originally tested high will See WATER, Page A7 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck Newsy newbies Members of Chester Gap’s newly formed Cub Scout Troop Pack 200 visited the Rappahannock News during last week’s snow. Pictured from left to right: Tyler McDowell, Jacob McDowell, Will Ubben and Nicky Taylor. Not pictured are Tyler and Corey Rittenour and Corey Baker. Chester Gap man deported from Canada faces felony charges By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Talk to most attorneys, and they will say that the courts are backed up, often waiting months for a trial to take place. Such was the case of Kenneth Older Kratz, 39, of Chester Gap. Kratz had been living in Canada until recently, when authorities found he had entered the country illegally, and had several felony charges involving illicit i drugs pending in RappahannJdc County- > Canadial authorities transported Kratz to the IJnited States, where he was incarcerated in the jail in Watertown, IV.Y., before being transferred to the Warren County Jail. His case was * to be heard in Rappahannock County Circuit Court on Feb. 3, 2005, but it was rescheduled for March 21, 2005. An additional charge is now on his list of offenses — failure to appear as required while charged with a felony offense. Arrest, indictment The defendant came under surveillance in October 2000 by the Warren County Narcotics team. At the time, the unit had been given a tip of illicit narcotic activity on Browntown Road in Front Royal, Va. The narcotics team began watching the residence, following the Warren County mam, who was am acquaintamce of Kratz’s, Chester Gap, where Kratz and his wife, Melissa, 30, were living. The surveillance resulted in that acquaintance of the Kratz family working with authorities, wearing a wire to secure information about Kratz’s illicit drug operation from his Chester Gap residence. After substantial evidence was gathered by the Warren County Narcotics team and the Virginia State Police, an arrest was made on March 8, 2001. Kratz was indicted by a Rappahannock County Grand Jury indictment on March 14, 2001 on six charges: conspiring to manufacture marijuana, manufacturing marijuana with intent to distribute, transport heroin into the Commonwealth of Virginia with intent to sell or distribute, sell, distribute or possess with intent to sell heroin, possession of heroin and possession of heroin with intent to sell and/or possess a firearm. Following the Grand Jury indictment, Kratz was released on a See CHARGES, Page A2 J Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jeanne Spath DEPORTED CONVICT: Kenneth Kratz of Chester Gap, Va. was deported by Canadian authorities to face felony charges that have been pending in Rappahannock Circuit Court since March 2001. Aileen property downzoning approved by unanimous vote By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, Feb. 7. The downzoning of the former Aileen property was the main issue. County Attorney Peter Luke addressed the board, advising them if the re-zoning proposal - to go from industrial to commercial/general and agricultural - is turned down by the Board of Supervisors, the contract with the purchaser could be nullified. El The property, located near Flint Hill, has been sold by Rappahannock County to M. T. Puskar Construction Company, Inc. of Alexandria. The purchaser agreed in its contract to downzone the property with 14.976 acres being zoned commercial/general and 18.0537 acres agricultural. Joe Svatos, a Washington resident who lives adjacent to the property, See AILEEN, Page A2 ■M Chappell proposes a budget of $11.5M for 2005-2006 Last Tuesday’s meeting of the Rappahannock County School Board encompassed a variety of topics, but the main issue was the proposed budget for the 2005-2006 school year. The main event — the $11.5 million budget — was brought to the table by Rappahannock County School Superintendent, Bob Chappell. Chappell gave a power point presentation with handouts, stressing that “Our vision is to provide schools that are second to none." The budget priorities were at follows: • Compensation for employees; • Instructional and athletic enhancements; • Safety enhancements; and finally, • Capital/maintenance improvements. “Our priorities haven’t changed from last year," said Chappell. See BOARD, Page A2 EWSMAKERS Willie’s in town * Phil Bailey took to the stage Sunday in fine fashion as Willie Nelson. See Page A10. Young at heart Third graders from Rappahannock Elementary School tell-us what love is all about. See Page B1. Shark Tale Get ready for laughter in this upbeat sitcom under the sea coming to The Theatre on Friday, Feb. 18. See Page B1. i Rapp takedown Rapp grappler Alex Sharp gets takedown against Tim Genda in Clarke County. See Page A7.

Board_ From Page A1 “Our buildings are important.. but our people are what make this school,” - Compensation increases for employees would include a 3.5 percent increase to base salaries, a 1.5 percent longevity raise, and adjustments to the years of experience teacher’s salary scale. The increase would come to about $360,000. An increase in health insurance costs of 15 percent to maintain current employer contribution levels will require another $169,000, in the budget and a required increase for Virginia Retirement System will cost another $48,000. Last, but improving “We are still ranked last for starting salaries in the area, but at least we are making some improvement,”said Chappell. He showed that the starting teacher salaries at Rappahannock County Public schools was $30,188 per year in the 2003-2004 school year, but increased to $31,546 for 2004- 2005. Instructional and Athletic enhancements are also in the budget. Plans include phasing in additional positions for the 2005- 2006 school year, phasing in the Cambridge Program, and providing Spanish for grades K-5,. Also increasing stipends for after school by providing athletic, academic, fine arts and career preparation coaches over a two year period, and providing after-school tutors, and providing activity buses. In addition, new textbooks for English and foreign languages are in the works, along with increasing financial support for students to participate in dual enrollment programs, purchasing of school materials. equipment, athletic uniforms. The budget also includes adding a state-required Tbchnology Resource Tfeacher. Total costs for these enhancements are estimated at $145,000. Safety Also important are safety enhancements which include increasing the replacement of buses from one to two each year and providing additional bus cameras. The school currently has two buses that have gone beyond the 200,000 mile mark. Costs are estimated at $58,000. Revenue The roughly $11.5 million dollar budget has several revenue sources, including: • The Commonwealth of Virginia, from which the county hopes to receive $198,503; • The federal government which the board projects will contribute $9,275; • The local area; the board will ask the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors for $985,870; and • Roughly $19,944 will come from other funds. And then there is the $4 million loan. The state’s funding formula does not favor Rappahannock County because “Inflated property values create a perceived wealth of the county,” said Chappell. Chappell read a letter Virginia Governor Mark Warner, stating how proud he was of the work of School Board members in Virginia, noting that February was Virginia School Board Appreciation Month. Certificates were given to each member in recognition of their dedication. Coffee and cake were provided by the High School and Elementary school as a way to show their appreciation of the board. Public comment Two people were present to speak in the session for public comment. Kilby Thornton of Stonewall/Hawthome District came to inform the board about the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competitions. In the FIRST program, children build robots to compete in local and regional competitions. Thornton said he “hoped to be part of the mentoring aspect of it,” and said that FIRST can be a community based event in which parents and students work together, learning about robotics. While it costs about $6,000 to participate in the competitions, Thornton said that he had several ideas about how the money can come from the community. “I want to see it become as popular as sports in the county,” said Thornton. Next to speak was Katherine Trainer of Jackson District, who spoke in favor of the curriculum enrichment programs. She told about a field trip one of her sons took to the Chesapeake Bay to learn about marine hfe, and how valuable it was to him. “I hope the board will increase funding for curricular enrichment,” said Trainer in her closing remarks. Oi_i._-i ~ m_ uti atc/^iv x ton One of the main issues of the night was the report on the Strategic Plan, which is still in the works. Bob Chappell read the recommendations of the plan to the board. , The first was augmenting/updating existing programs for children. This would provide a coordinated K-12 curriculum. “We are trying to get a full curriculum from another school district without having to reinvent the wheel,” said Chappell. One of the plans is to phase in the Cambridge program over a three- to four-year period, which would require teacher training and student exams. The Strategic Plan would furthermore involve an increase in areas such as foreign language programs, guidance counseling, high quality extracurricular opportunities, and technology preparation programs Another goal of the strategic plan is to “Encourage students to enroll in the most difficult classes and to pursue education beyond high school,” according to Chappell. “We are doing a pretty good job, but we want to make sure to continue it.” He also stressed it was important to record student’s progress throughout the school year. School Board Chairman Wesley Mills commented that the hard work of the people inyolved in the Strategic Plan should be praised. Finally, it was announced that Rappahannock County Schools are eligible to open classes for the 2005-2006 school year before Labor Day, because students missed more than eight school days per year in any five of the last ten years. The board supported opening the school year before Labor Day 2005. Historic Belle Meade Schoolhouse Sunday, February 13th 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Schoolhouse is once again serving its educational purpose with the opening of the Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School. Mountain Laurel offers a dynamic curriculum designed to inspire students, aged 12-15 years, to apply challenging academics to authentic, real-world experiences of farm and community life. For directions and more information, please contact Elaine Glier at 540-636-4257 or mlml23@earthlink.net Charges From Page A1 $20,000 bond to Harrison House of Virginia in Annandale, Va. for treatment of chemical dependency. Kratz was scheduled to return to trial on March 21, 2002; however he never appeared for that hearing. Melissa Kratz pled guilty on that day in the Rappahannock Circuit Court to manufacturing marijuana not for her own use, conspiring to manufacture mar ijuana and possession of heroin. Mrs. Kratz was sentenced on the chaises on June 20,2002 , with 15 years in the Department of Corrections, all but the time she had previously served being suspended, three years probation, drug testing, treatment as advised by her parole office, to seek and obtain em-’ ployment and 100 hours community service. Less than one year later Kratz appeared in Rappahannock Circuit Court again, having violated her probation. Melissa Kratz is currently incarcerated in the Rappahan nock County Jail, awaiting sentencing on subsequent probation violations. According to Rappahannock County Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke, Kratz has agreed in a plea bargain to testify against her husband once his case goes to trial. New defense attorney While Luke is prepared to take the case to trial, Kratz’s attorney on the original case, Blair Howard of Warrenton, has withdrawn as counsel, pleading with the court that he has had no contact with his client and was unaware of Kratz’s whereabouts. In last week’s hearing, Judge Jeffrey W. Parker agreed to continue the case until March 18, 2005 when the court will schedule a hearing date. The additional time will allow Kratz’s court appointed attorney, Catharine T. Slater, of Upperville to review the case. Having waited to try this case for over three years, Luke said, “They don’t call it the long arm of the law for nothing.” Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Aileen From Page A1 addressed the board in public forum that he did not feel the public has had an opportunity to give opinions on tljjs issue prior to the vote being made. Luke disagreed with Svatos, stating, “this issue has come before the Board of Supervisors numerous times with public forums and it remains, that this contract achieves what the board set out to do.” In response, Bryant Lee, Hampton District Board of Supervisor said, “I think downzoning gets a grasp on the property. This could have been big trouble if the zoning had been left the way it was.” In a roll call vote, each board member present responded, “Aye.” Due to recent illness, Charles K. “Pete” Estes was the only board member not present for the meeting. County Administrator John McCarthy reported that the Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared for the RappahannockRapidan Region. The plan is a federal requirement for full funding from the federal government in the event of a disaster. The plan, which is revised every five years, is a broad vision for the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock to reduce or eliminate a longterm risk to human life and property from hazards. The situations that are addressed in the plan include natural and human-caused hazards. The plain looked at the most recent federally declared disasters, which in Rappahannock County happened in March, 2003 when the area was hit with a severe winter storm. McCarthy also presented the revision of the area’s Solid Waste Management Plan for adoption. This plan reports that Rappahannock County currently has a 17.6 percent recycling rate, which is lower than the Virginia state mandate of 25 percent. With this as an issue, there is a proposal within the plan to investigate other recycling efforts, including expanding existing recycling centers and materials that are recycled within the county. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt both plans. The board also heard a recommendation by Dr. Monira Rifaat, representative of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, for resolution for Bruce and Susan Jones, of Hampton District, for Outstanding Farm Conservation Management. The Jones’ received the award in Nov. by the district, being recognized as citizens who practice excellent conservation efforts on their 88-acre farm which contains two ponds, wetlands, an open meadow and woods. The couple have attempted to protect the steams from cattle, ensuring great water quality. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to recognize the Jones’ on this accomplishment. Rifaat also recommended recognition of Sunnyside Institute/Sunnyside Farms for their business and industry conservation. Sunnyside Institute has developed grazing strategies and acquired organic certification on rented land where they have succeeded in keeping cattle out of waterways. The institute has also been noted for participation in research on innovative agriculture techniques and organic tree fruit farming techniques. According to Rifaat, the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District awards one recipient within the Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock County region each year. A unanimous vote was made by the board to commend Sunnyside Institute/Sunnyside Farms. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Arundel From Page A1 he said. “This will call for some investments in research and analysis.” Peter Arundel said the trickiest part of the job is running a newspaper company with so many titles (18 weeklies in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock counties), while maintaining strong local ties in each community served. “The challenge is to deliver a newspaper to a reader in McLean and also to deliver another paper that appeals equally to the resident of Purcellville,” he said. “These readers have vastly different interests and constraints on their time,” he said. “It’s our job as community publishers for 18 different communities in Northern Virginia to adapt to these various local interests. There’s no single boilerplate formula.” The change transfers total company m'anagement and leadership to Peter Arundel as it relates to strategic planning, policy making, financial control and the general publishing busi Buddy Farris Chief of Police Payton, Va. , •ft. You arc invited to hear the persona! testimony of the amazing grace of Cod, in the life of Buddy Farris. Buddy is an award winning 24 year veteran of Law enforcement as well as a world class athlete. Buddy has shared his personal testimony “Shadow of Death” with over 1500 schools, universities, and churches throughout the United States, Jamaica, and Romania. This message will inspire and encourage you to make a life-changing commitment to serve God. Date: Sunday, February 13th Time: 3:00 pm Location: Flint Hill Methodist Church Music by Evangelist David Clanagan - ■ VALENTINE cE>j3/eO Valentine's Day Sweets, Wines, Champagne and Gift Baskets for all ages are available at our Washington and Sperryville Markets! Come by our Washington Market for fomj, o/tem vexl voaaA and to v order a Chocolate Raspberry Cake inscribed with your sweetheart's name. 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ft Hello from the top of the county in Chester Gap There is a now a brand new column from Rappahannock’s biggest little community, Chester Gap. For those of you who don’t know, we’re a small mountain community located on the Rappahannock/Warren County line just off Rt. 522 south. There are several different features that make our little community, so unique. One of the main ones is the weather. This past Thursday the first real dose of winter fell on the county. But, the mountain got a little bit more and seems to hold onto it long after the rest of the county has thawed. Anyone who lives on top of the mountain call tell you, the fog, is another unique, often challenging, misty element. The fog can drive, pun intended, folks who are not originally from the mountain crazy when they are forced to tiy their nerves at nagivating up and down the road through it. Another aspect of living in Chester Gap and one that has Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com strong ties for me is the community itself. There are several large families that have deep roots here and they have long helped to shape our little piece of the county. Although it isn’t exactly like it was, say 10 years ago, driving up the main road through the mountain is a bit like riding in a parade. Every few houses you will pass someone you know, either on the porch or out in the yard, who will stop and wave or call you over for a short visit. It is still common, particularly during the spring and summer months, to find a car stopped along the road so the driver can exchange a few words with a friend or neighbor. Some of our new neighbors, who have moved out here from the city, find this a little bothersome. I find it reassuring that while it may look a little old fashioned or backwards to outsiders, it represents a precious part of a community that is exactly the place where I want to live and raise my children. For the most part, the leadership in Rappahannock County has kept the sprawl out, along with traffic lights and congestion and maintained an old south charm and atmosphere where folks still take the time to vist with one another. That is why I have worked so hard to stay and raise my own family here. Solid institution The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department is a long time institution of the community. It has also been the subject of recent controversy. There has been some talk — some good and some not so good — about the fire department but I am happy to report that as of Jan. 1 a new board of directors was elected along with a new fire chief and several line officers.' Kevin Williams has assumed the role of fire chief and has gotten off to a great start. I am trying my luck, and most likely the patience of some, as the president. Our goal in stepping forward to run the fire department is to bring it back to its rightful place as a real and active part of the community. We intend to raise membership while putting a personal face on the department among the people of our area. We will host our annual community banquet on Feb. 19 starting at 6 p.m. The department will provide ham and turkey along with various drinks and desserts. Those wishing to attend are asked to bring a covered side dish. Awards will be given to the firefighter of the year, the EMS person of the year, the JR firefighter of the year along with the most supportive member from the department as well as the community. We would like everyone who is able to attend. We’d like to share with you our new plans for the department, upcoming events, and most importantly, allow the community to meet and interact with the new line officers and board members. At the heart The main center of our community is the Chester Gap Baptist Church. Currently, the congregation is growing to such an extent that fund raising efforts are underway to build a new church so all who wish may find room to worship. The church has recently chartered a Cub Scout pack to provide some much needed positive direction for the local boys. There are few outlets for young boys in our small community and Cub Scouts provides a way for boys to be boys but also to build on positive character traits. Pack Number 200 meets every other Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 13 All boys 7-10 years of age are eligible as well as those who are eligible to enter the first through the fifth grade. I encourage all parents who have young boys in this age group to sign them up if for no other reason than the memories that you and your son will share for years to come. That’s the word from up on the mountain for this week. If you have any interesting news, bits of local history, or something of importance to the community, please contact me. I hope to use this space to bring some much needed and deserved attention to this part of the county. I encourage all of you in our community to come to the community banquet for some good food and hopefully good conversation to match. Until next week, I wish you well and God bless. Congratulations go out to honor roll students On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Settle hosted party to honor their daughter, Serena, on her birthday. Guests attending who brought gifts and good wishes were Douglas Settle and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Settle of Rixeyville; Robert Johnson of Orange; Adam, Miranda and Doranda Settle; Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Joseph and Jennifer Peregory; and Ray Wharton local. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory of Front Royal, joined by Mrs. Johnny Bragg and daughter, Kelli, were in Orange on Saturday to visit Mrs. Peregor/s sister, Mrs. Violet Racer, who is quite ill. On their return home they dined at Country Cookin’ in Culpeper. The family of Sgt. Daniel Knick are grateful to many friends for their prayers on behalf of Daniel while serving in Kuwait and Iraq. He arrived back in Wisconsin on Tuesday, and is to arrive in Kentucky on Sunday, where he was attending college befoie being deployed. While overgj seas, he commanded a group of men in Iraq who maintained Army vehicles. Sgt. Knick is a nephew of this writer. Congratulations to our students at Rappahannock Elementary and Rappahannock High Schools who have made the Honor Roll for the past grading period, namely Jessica Shaw, Jonathan Letsen, Jacob Heflin, Hannah Gall, Karl Thornhill, and Steven and Jonathan Butler. We’re proud of each of you! Keep up the good work. Mrs. Shirley Savage was a recent guest of Mrs. Joe Peregory. Birthday wishes for the week go out to Gladys Williams, Ricky Shaw and nephew Clarence Frazier. Sister-in-law Phyliss Frazier adds another year on Friday, and triple birthdays on Sunday include Steve Butler, Mrs. Mildred Hawkins and Roger Fillyaw. Our neighbors in Brightwood will be having a ham and oyster dinner this Saturday, Boston Marie F. Atkins I 987-8802 Feb. 12 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Ruritan Clubhouse. Proceeds will go to benefit community projects. Friday, Feb. 25 is the day scheduled for the Salem “Singing and Pickin’” party. r Check out ‘Uncommon Sense’ for unique Valentine gifts Every February, candy, flowers, and cards are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. If you are looking for something a bit more special this Valentine’s Day, you need look no further than the little country store known as Uncommon Sense, located at 31 Main Street in Sperryville. 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Editorial & Opinion -Kappatjannocfe JletosEstablished 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: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com % THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005 Our View Dealing decisions Family life education in most public schools these days covers the gamut from watching cows give birth to graphic depictions of sexually transmitted diseases. What traditionally was left to parents to teach is now in the hands of teachers across the country and, for the most part, the curriculum is loaded with not only educational and up-to-date, highly valuable information but lessons in wise decision making. The challenge for many parents is teaching your children about areas that you may not know much about - your experience bank doesn’t cover date rape, gangs, chat rooms, internet dating, mosh pits, freak dancing and use of heavy drugs. We worry when they go out of the door and worry when they go to their rooms and close the door and really worry when they start driving. And what really sets us off is when they say “they’re fine.” Are they? If you’ve kept the lines of communication constantly open and you love them unconditionally and they know that, even through disappointment, and you’ve fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect then they probably are. Parenting is a privilege. It is a blessing and a huge responsibility and certainly not for the faint hearted. Whether you are talking to them about homework, cleaning their rooms, appreciating a full moon, avoiding wayward friends, and never having sex because, beyond the morality issue, it could kill them these days if they choose the wrong partner, it can be unnerving. Unnerving, because we want to be forever wise and all-knowing and leave them with a memory bank that is solid and will sustain them when we are no longer around. Defining their character by closely examining our own can be daunting. Observation is key. While they may seemingly disregard what you are saying, they will keenly observe what you are doing. How we handle our bank accounts, our arguments, our sharing of tasks in the house and how we show our love are behaviors that are watched and learned. One poignant saying that can be found stitched onto satin pillows in fancy gift stores is worth noting - the greatest gift a father can give his children is to love their mother. Beyond anything that we might say, what we do is of far greater importance. How we weigh the daily risks and rewards of every decision and the consequences that follow are gifts that we have the opportunity to provide. Tfeach well. J Rappahannock News ••■■■'■ ■---- •-•■- ■ -*■ Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck Frosty friends Winter weather arrived last week in Rappahannock County. There was enough for Igor Khoudonogov and Anton Maryasov, employees at The Inn at Little Washington, to build a life-size snow couple in their front yard. Letters Washington resident is thankful for support I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of my friends who have showered their love on me with cut flowers, visits, books, great advice (especially Kelly Clement and Stew and Eve Willis), flowering plants, many many soups, personal treasures, angels to watch over me, more books, thousands of prayers, numerous Mass cards, and much much more! I appreciate all of you and realize how blessed and truly fortunate I am to have you all in my life and to feel so much love surrounding me during my illness. Many more thanks. Min Jurnak Washington Has the will of the people been served? I was, like most of the residents of our beautiful county, distressed to read the news of the approval of the Clevenger’s Corner project. Am I the only one puzzled by the approval? Every person I talked to and every Culpeper resident I heard speak at the meetings was opposed to the “project”. Did the Culpeper Board of Supervisors turn a deaf ear to the same residents who voted them to their positions? Who’s best interest did the B.oard have in mind when casting their votes? How will the county benefit from the “project” and the overcrowding and traffic that will follow? If I lived and voted in Culpeper I would want answers and better yet I would remember that the will of the county’s people was not represented. If Culpepers’ Board of Supervisors would like a preview of what their newr development will bring they should take a leisurely drive on Rt. 29 from Warrenton to 1-66 around 6:30 in the morning, it should take them roughly 45 minutes. (I wonder if any of them make the trip to get to their jobs) Better yet, they should have been forced to make the drive for an entire month before voting. The truth of the matter is th<e Clevenger’s Corner Project will have little effect on the residents of Culpeper. The planned development is exactly five miles from the Rappahannock County line, far away from Culpeper central. Several other existing housing developments literally sit on the county line. Why should the Culpeper Board of Supervisors care what effect their housing ^ and business developments have on the residents and voters of Rappahannock County? Many of us commute to I- 66 and we are slowly being suffocated by the development of Fauquier and Culpeper counties. We are between a rock and a hard place. We MUST travel through those counties and the quagmire that Prince William has made of Gainesville to reach our jobs. Even though the residents and the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County have common sense regarding development we are at the mercy of the county boards that don’t. I would like to see a moratorium passed encompassing Rappahannock’s’ zoning laws so my children and my children’s children will not have to pass through a Clevenger’s Corner to get to Hackleys Store! Mark Raiford Amissville Northern Piedijnont Community Foundation is grateful ! The Board of Directors of the f Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) would like to thank all who contributed to NPCF in 2004. Because of your support, our assets have grown from $45,000 in December 2003 to $228,000 in December of 2004. In addition, in FY 2004 NPCF facilitated and awarded over $158,000 in grants compared to $33,415 in FY 2003. Your contributions help to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties and to strengthen the region’s nonprofit organizations. We look forward to greater success in 2005 with your continued support. The Board of Directors of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Douglas K. Baumgardner Marshall D. Doeller G. Wayne Eastham David C. Gerrish, Jr. Robert deT. Lawrence, IV J. Clifford Miller, III Steven W. Rodgers George Scheulen This is what makes our effort worthwhile Thank you again for the donated items that you sent to our soldiers here in Afghanistan. Any and all items are greatly appreciated. You have done an outstanding job of supporting us and to know that you and other fine citizens back home care enough to send us gifts helps to keep our spirits up. All of our donated items have been set up in one of our supply buildings. It’s a very warm feeling knowing that you have taken the time and money out of your own pocket to send us these additional items and we greatly appreciate the items that you sent to us. Citizens like you are one of the reasons that we are here, we are here to protect and serve our great country. Knowing that folks back home do care about us leaves a lasting impression on the soldiers. They now know that they are not forgotten back home. Our soldiers say thanks for all the donated items that you have sent and may God bless you and your family. Gale Netz First Sergeant Brave Company 3-116th 29th Light Infantry Division Supplies are still being sent to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. All donations are welcome — soldiers do love homemade cookies. You can leave the supplies at the Rappahannock News office and they will be picked up. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Mary Curtis at 675-3276 or Jean Lillard at 675-3670. Down Memory Lane / From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Feb. 11,1965 Meryle Dulaney has been named R.C.H.S.’s 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tbmorrow. She scored highest in a written homemaking examination taken by senior girls Dec. 1, and is now eligible for state and national honors. Tbst papers of all school Homemakers of Tbmorrow in the state are currently being judged. The state’s highest ranking girl will receive a $1,500 scholarship from General Mills, Inc., sponsor of the annual Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemakers of Tbmorrow. Monday was moving day for the Rappahannock County Agent’s Offices which moved from the courthouse to the Moffett building in the court yard. Miss Doris Daugherty, home agent, W. H. Lyne, county agent, and Arlis Frymyer, assistant county agent, were very busy sorting books and papers, hanging bulletin racks, and placing furniture. The Rappahannock County Historical Society, officially named at its second meeting on February 8, proudly claims a paid membership of 113. This membership reaches into several neighboring communities, but is largely local in character. Mr. E. M. Jones, president, read to the society the commissioners report of 1883. setting forth their reasons for the selection of Washington as the county seat. On display were original petitions from various sections of the county, giving, in beautifully-worded and executed handwritten script, other choices for the site. An interesting one was the exact geographical center of the county, which, according to the commissioners, is a point about two miles southeast of Washington, the choice of Washington was partially based on there being a village already in existence with sixty homes and “over 300 souls.” Page Moffett, an Eagle Scout of Washington Troop 64, has been chosen from the Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts to attend a meeting and historic tour in Richmond Friday and Saturday. The group of scouts from all over the state will tour historic places in and near Richmond and will visit with the Governor. The meeting will be held at the Richmond Hotel. 25 YEARS AGO Feb. 14,1980 It’s a woman’s world —especially in the post offices of Rappahannock County, where of the eight post offices seven of the postmasters are women. Mary Curtis was officially designated postmaster of the U S. Post Office in Flint Hill on Saturday morning. She has been officer in charge since the retirement early this year of Mabel Lillard and had been clerk in that office for the past five years. Sponsored by the Piedmont Foundation, students in building trades classes at Piedmont Vocational Technical Center are building their second house, this one is a large three- bedroom with kitchen, family room living room, dining room, two baths, garage, deck and front porch. “Everything here (at the center) is geared to getting a job,” explained principal John Bodine during a tour of the complex on Monday arranged as part of Vocational Education Week. The school has hit high gear in its goal of preparing students for jobs. According to Bodine, placement of young men and women who graduate from Piedmont’s two year training programs runs from 70-100 percent, depending on the course. Two pickup trunks owned by the same person have disappeared or been stolen in the past month. The first was reported several weeks ago and the second theft occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning from a parking place in the town of Washington on Main Street. The 1979 Ford Ranger, red and white, was parked near the apartment building next to the post office. 10 YEARS AGO Feb. 8, 1995 A break-in occurred at Baldwin’s store in Washington very early Monday morning. Store owner Paul Baldwin said, “They must have had a truck. They made a good haul.” According to Captain Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock County SherifTs Office, missing from the store were cash, alcoholic beverages, cartons of cigarettes and food. The store was entered from a door to the storeroom. The screen on the outside door was cut, and two locks on a heavy wooden door were forced. It was determined that the break-in took place sometime after 1 a.m. Capt. Brown dusted for fingerprints on Monday morning The Rappahannock News has been named the best small weekly newspaper in the state of Virginia for 1994 by the Virginia Press Association. With a total of 26 points, the Rappahannock News won the sweepstakes for their circulation division which includes all 35 non-daily newspapers in Virginia with a circulation less than 4,000. Mike Wolfe held his third and final computer class for adults last Wednesday completing a major portion of his project to earn the Eagle Rank as a Boy Scout. The class was held one night a week for three weeks and was geared toward teaching adults the basics of computers and about what a computer can accomplish. Wolfe said he was surprised how quickly the class filled up after running information about it in the Upcoming Events section of the Rappahannock News. All in all 22 adults participated in the class. —Compiled by Ruth Purnell

Legislators want to crack down on meth problem By Julian Benbow Capital News Service Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter is worried that more houses could pop up in the western part of Virginia like the one where he and his drug task force found Maurice Landry more than three years ago. Landry, 34 years old at the time, lived in a cabin with maybe five rooms in Fort Valley, a blue-collar town of about 1,000 people hidden in the Massanutten Mountains. He lived with his 29-year-old girlfriend, Kimberly Carter, and her 7-year-old daughter. Sheriff Carter (no relation to Kimberly) said Landry used one of the rooms as a lab for manufacturing methamphetamine, cooking what’s known on the street as poor man’s cocaine with whatever ingredients he could come up with. He eventually turned that room into a bedroom for Kimberly Carter’s daughter. When the Northwest Task Force stormed the cabin in September 2001 and arrested the couple, Sheriff Carter said officers found the lab, as well as several firearms, including three revolvers and an AK-47 assault rifle. They also found the 7-yearold girl. Toxic chemicals from the production of meth had caused the 7-year-old girl’s brain to swell, Sheriff Carter said. She was sent to the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington. According to a study by the El Paso Intelligence Center, more than 6,000 children have been involved in meth-lab related incidents from 2000 to 2002. In that same period, 52 have been injured, and five have died. Such incidents have prompted legislative proposals to crack down on the manufacturing and abuse of methamphetamine, The General Assembly is considering bills to control the ingredients used to make meth; raise the penalties for manufacturing the drug; and make it a separate crime to manufacture meth in the presence of a child. Sen. Mark Obenshain, RHarrisonburg, is a driving force behind such proposals. Sheriff Carter called Landry’s operation a “mom-andpop lab.” Such clandestine laboratories are a growing problem across the country. Police have seized more labs in the past two years than they did in the previous six years combined. Clandestine labs are small and mobile, and operators can easily find on the Internet recipes for making meth. Landry’s lab was the first to be seized by the Northwest Task Force. Up to that point, the problem in Western Virginia had been the trafficking of meth through Harrisonburg, Sheriff Carter said. The Interstate 81 corridor has been considered an outlet Sherertz takes proactive approach to drugs By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer Is methamphetamine a problem in Rappahannock County? With the Virginia General Assembly looking at legislation to control the ingredients used to make methamphetamine due to increased illicit drug traffic through the Interstate-81 corridor, that is the question of concern for the citizens of Rappahannock County. “I consider any drug use or manufacture within the county problematic,” said Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz. Fortunately, First Sgt. Gary Wilson of the Blue Ridge Task Force for narcotics has not seen a large influx of meth in Rappahannock, Greene, Madison or Orange counties. “So far meth manufacturing has been concentrated in the (Shenandoah) Valley,” said Wilson. While the drug has not made its way into the county in vast numbers, Wilson advised that businesses do need to be alert to people purchasing items that are used to make the illegal drug, methamphetamine. Of more concern to Wilson is the use of cocaine and marijuana in Rappahannock County, which he has found to be prevalent. While the task force has agents assigned to investigate areas where there is known illicit drug use or manufacturing, Rappahannock County is the only locality within the region that does not participate with the Blue Ridge Task Force. According to Sheriff Sherertz, the choice not to participate has to do with funding. “I cannot collapse our force to have a deputy to work with just the drug force,” said See DRUGS, Page A8 PUBLIC NOTICE Due to Snow Jan 30* Auction Rescheduled Sun., Feb 13*/ 1pm Remaining Inventory from EX-US CUSTOMS SEIZURE AUCTION State Government Facility in Warrenton Case No. 1997-5401-000072, Case No, 1997-5401-000127 Sealed bales certified as Handmade Persian Rugs to be auctioned to the public piece by piece in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state of VA. Shipment released to join other rolls of Persian rugs consist of silk. wool, tribal village, master weaves. Bidjar. Kashan, Meshad. Kirman. antique heriz, etc. including long hall runners. 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Of the 26 task forces in the state, the two between Winchester and Harrisonburg were responsible for more than 90 percent of the meth seizures since 1998, Sheriff Carter said. In recent years, Southwest Virginia has been a hot spot for cooking and distributing meth, but statistics in the past two years show meth labs spreading north. Sheriff Carter has talked with Obenshain on occasion in the past year about how to attack the problem. Obenshain is targeting the state’s battle with methamphetamine manufacturing in this year’s General Assembly. Of the four Senate bills aimed at fighting meth production, he has sponsored two. Obenshain said he sees a window of opportunity and. wants to take advantage of it. “We have the unique opportunity to do something about this problem now before it becomes a pervasive statewide issue,” Obenshain said. “Otherwise we’re going to wait, and we’ll have 1,300 meth labs getting busted a year, and we’ll be trying to close the bam door after the horses have already gotten out.” One of the senator’s ideas was to go after the ingredients used to make meth, some of which can be picked up at a neighborhood drug store (such as pseudoephedrine pills like Sudafed). When somebody buys large quantities of Sudafed, it should raise a red flag, Obenshain said. “You don’t have meth users popping 20 Sudafed’s,” he said. “They go and manufacture the meth.” One of Obenshain’s bills would make it a felony to possess more than two of what he called precursor chemicals for meth production. That measure breezed through the Senate Courts of Justice Committee uncontested. However, Obenshain’s bill to make the punishment for meth offenses equal to the punishment for cocaine offenses wasn’t as successful. Currently, he said, people who are caught moving cocaine get significantly staffer sentences than people making meth. “I see no distinction between the two,” Obenshain said. But the Courts of Justice Committee did. Last week, it voted 4-8 against Obenshain’s bill. Sheriff Carter said stronger state laws would help in cases such as the Landry investigation. He said the task forced charged Maurice Landry and Kimberly Carter on the spot. They1 ^andry with charges of conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance. Kimberly Carter faced charges of conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine. The state charges were dropped while federal prosecutors pursued the case, Sheriff Carter said. 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Here are some of the measures: • HB 1565, sponsored by Delegate Robert Tata, RVirginia Beach: Possessing more than 9 grams of chemicals for making methamphetamine would be a Class 1 misdemeanor. • HB 1950, sponsored by Delegate Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City: Any person possessing precursor chemicals with the intent to manufacture meth would be guilty of a Class 6 felony. • HB 1951, sponsored by Kilgore: It would allow only a licensed pharmacist to distribute substances containing pseudoephedrine. Yo buy such substances, people would have to show a photo identification and sign a log. Also, this bill would forbid a person from buying more than 9 grams of pseudoephedrine in any 30-day period. • SB 1156, sponsored by Sen. Kenneth W. Stolle, RVirginia Beach: It would double the minimum penalty for manufacturing more than 200 grams of methamphetamine from five to 10 years in prison. 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School News Wakefield Country Day School — Week of January 30th At this week’s WCDS Assembly, the seventh grade geography class gave a presentation on their Tsunami project, which included detailed posters and a moving video on the recent tragedy. The video was produced in-house by Mark Sasse, Wakefield’s ESL and geography teacher, with each of the 15 seventh grade students participating. The project was conceived because the class thought it was important to document what had happened, and to help focus public attention on the plight of so many, now that the media spotlight has shifted to more recent “headlines.” It was pointed out that six weeks have passed since the tsunami hit, but that the after-affects will be felt for months, years, and possibly generations to come. The video addressed the • cause of tsunamis, and zeroed in on the devastation that has touched so many people in far comers of the world, with specific emphasis on those living in Indonesia, Thailand, India, Somalia and Sri Lanka. Cert amen winners It was also announced that there had been a Certamen competition over the weekend at Handley High School in Winchester, with WCDS fielding four teams. Certamen is the Junior Classical League equivalent of the television program, It’s Academic. In the Amateur Division, WCDS’s Level II team, which consisted of Marguerite Beattie, Taylor Hammelman, Aubree Parker and Katherine Russo, succeeded in capturing first place.. Using an electronic buzzer system, three teams at a time compete to answer questions on Latin, Roman history and School News Submissions School News is compiled by the Rappahannock News Education Reporter, Ruth Purnell. Please send all your submissions to her at rpumell ©timespapers. com. culture, and Greek and Roman Mythology. Hearthstone School The students are in the middle of the winter ski program. Every Wednesday, parents, teachers and students go to Massanutten where they can ski, snowboard or tube. The high school at Hearthstone recently completed an article for RappFLOW describing our watershed. A watershed is a portion of land that drains any surface water into a specific body of water. Hearthstone school is located in the Upper Thornton River watershed in Sperryville. The article will be published in RappFLOWs newsletter. Hearthstone School will hold it’s Valentine Hoot on Saturday, February 12, 2005, beginning at 7:00 pm. This 9th annual hoot will be held at Hearthstone School, located on route 211 two miles west of Sperryville, Virginia. Several local and national musicians have generously donated their time and talents to the hoot, including Anna Wolfe, Brooksie Wells, Dontez Harris, John Hallberg, Carsie and Steve Van Dam. Anna Wolfe was the grand prizewinner at the 2003 Flatrock Music Festival y7E Hank Williams Songwriting Competition. Anna is known for her “intriguing, yet inno 1,500 4,600 sft ft. Office 1,500-4,700 sa. ft. Warehouse Office/Varelioiixe HeDt Condition £ Read; for Immediate Occupancy Adjacent to Fanqiuer Hmei Demoerattn the Heart of Warrenton Photo Courtesy of Katherine Russo FIRST PLACE: WCDS’s Level II team in the Amateur Division succeeded in capturing first place at a Certamen competition over the weekend at Handley High School in Winchester. From left to right:.Taylor Hammelman, Katherine Russo, Latin Teacher John McMahon, Aubree Parker, Marguerite Beattie. cent voice, belying an ancient, simple wisdom in her lyrics that leaves a lasting impression and earns her praise with her peers and an ever-increasing legion of fans. John Hallberg, Rappahannock County resident and owner of the Smokehouse Winery and B&B Cabin in Sperryville, Virginia, will play the dulcimer at the hoot. John is a self-taught musician and is influenced by artists such as Jean Ritchie and bands such as the Fairport Convention. Brooksie Wells is a singer and songwriter whose interactive programs delight children up to six years old. Dontez Harris is the music teacher at Hearthstone School, and also teaches music in the Washington, D.C. Public School System and private lessons. He is a resident of Rappahannock County, and plays in several bands, most notably Black Sheep and Rhythm Method. Carsie Blanton is a local musician, who will perform at the hoot with Steve Van Dam. Steve is a founding member of the band Everything and is a member of Rude Rock, and is also a producer. He is producing Carsie’s upcoming CD. Admittance to the hoot is $10.00 per person, and refreshments will be served. All funds raised from the Hoot will go toward continuing education for Hearthstone teachers to attend various Waldorf Institutes during the summer of 2005. Please call 540-987-9212 for further information. Dean’s List students at Virginia Tech The following Rappahannock students made the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the Fall 2004 semester. • Kara R. Goff — Castleton Goff is a sophomore majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. • Amanda R. Weakley — Sperryville Weakley is a junior majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. • Brian E. O’Neill — Amissville O’Neill is a senior majoring in psychology in the College of Science. • Harmony K. Pennington — Amissville Pennington is a senior majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business. Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Heverfey HEARTHSTONE HOOT: Anna Wolfe will be one of the more renowned performers at Hearthstone’s Valentine’s Day musical event Saturday night. • Justin N. Wesselhof — Amissville Wesselhoft is a sophomore majoring in ocean engineering in the College of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. Mountain Laurel Montessori Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School at Belle Meade is hosting an open house. Mountain Laurel offers a dynamic curriculum designed to inspire students, aged 12-15 years, to apply challenging academics to authentic, realworld experiences of farm and community life. Please join students and staff at the Farm School Open House at Belle Meade School House, 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville February 13th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM For directions and more information, please contact Elaine Glier at 540-636-4257 or mlml23@earthlink.net Longwood University • Jamie Michelle Deal of Hume and Bruce Lloyd Flinchum of Viewtown were named to the Dean’s list of Longwood University for Fall of 2004. Panthers Scholastic Bowl finished season By David Naser Special to the Rappahannock News The Panthers Scholastic Bowl team’s post-season hopes came to a surprising halt at the Bull Run District Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 29, as RCHS took fourth place out of the five teams. In regular season competition, RCHS ended at 6-6, earning a third seed slot for the division. The Panthers had defeated each of the other teams at least once this season, including George Mason High School, whose regular season record was 9-3. This year the teams in the Bull Run District were much more evenly matched than in past years, and most of the Panthers’ scores were within jb points of their opponents, either way. The tournament was exciting as usual. Teams began showing up at RCHS early that morning, and the event ran smoothly, for the most part. The following teachers are community members who helped with reading, scoring, timing, and judging at the match: Dave Gillis, Judy O’Harrow, Roger Flinchum, Layne Vickers, Haf Davies, Jared Nieters, Karen Alexander, and Bob Ludwick. Several other teachers, parents, and administrators were in attendance to show their support. Rappahannock was successful in the first match against Manassas Park, with a final score of 150-110, and with most of the correct answers coming from the team captain, senior Anna Kreyling. Manassas Park then lost its second match and the doubleelimination tournament, and was thus eliminated. In the second match for the Panthers, they lost in a fairly close match to George Mason, with a final score of 120-155. Rappahannock outscored Mason in Round 2, but lost momentum in Round 3. Kreyling did her best in this match, with help from sophomore Clay Vickers, and juniors Tom Gillis, and Forrest Marquisee. A problem all season, the Panthers often knew the answers but were not fast enough on the buzzers. In the next match, Rappahannock faced off against Strasburg and trailed throughout the game, with Strasburg building a momentum through interruptions, and the Rappahannock buzzers remaining silent through most of the last round. The final score was 120 for Rappahannock and 160 for Strasburg. With this match concluded, Rappahannock was eliminated from the competition. Now the competition moved into the Band Room. In this match, Strasburg defeated See BOWL, Page A7 It's A Great Time Fo Home Improvement With Whirlpool® Home Appliances From GREYSTON A*}ustoM« Mtttftf* *U*w yM to ctoan everything fr»M ienintt to tottetos MHilV'XM $269. Whirlpool Microwave/Hoqd Combination • 1.5 cu. ft. capacity with 950 watts cooking power • Stoppable glass turntable • Add Minute control adds time while food keeps cooking RF364PXP $549. 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Rappahannock scientists advance to regional competition By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer From kaleidoscopes to cows, crickets to mealworms, soccer to fatigue, 25 Rappahannock County students will represent the county at Piedmont Community College in Charlottesville, Va. on March 14 for the 2005 Regional Science Fair. The students all entered the 2005 Rappahannock County Science Fair with Rappahannock Elementary School claiming 16 top awards and Rappahannock County High School adding nine. All of the 19 senior division entries were made by students enrolled in honors biology at Rappahannock County High School. The students not only worked within their science class, but the project was incorporated in their English classes as well, with the preparation of the writing components of their projects. The overall winner in the senior division was Christina Naramore, a sophomore who See SCIENCE, Page A7

RCHS wrestling posts team win against Martinsburg, W.Va. By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School wrestling team defeated Martinsburg, W.Va. on Wednesday last week in a dual meet at Clarke County High School, 40-23. Posting wins for RCHS were Andrew Lee at 103pounds with a forfeit and Mike Harrison at 130-pounds with a second period pin against Andrew Peeler. Rapp’s Alex Sharp majordecisioned Ben Drake 10-2 in the 135-pound class. Dos Allen, Isaac Raney and E.J. Estes took forfeits for the team at 145, 152 and 215pounds while Panther grappler Morgan Blubaugh got a first period pin against Tyler Cloud. The Panthers took on Bull Run District rivals Clarke County, falling 53-28. Pulling in wins for the blue and gold were Sharp at 135pounds, major-decisioning Tim Genda 12-0. t Raney got a :43 pin against Chris Leeson with a cradle while Rapp’s Jeremy Miller pinned Clarke Munson in 1:09 at 189-pounds. Both Estes and Blubaugh took forfeits for the team. In the final competition of the night, Rappahannock County fell to Randolph Macon Academy of Front Royal, 42-36. Sharp posted his third win of the night pinning Ben Leape in 2:41. Tim Robinson put six on the board for Rapp, pinning Justin Shipp in 1:17 while Allen fell Joe Foley in 1:40. Raney posted his seventeenth win of the season when he pinned Chancy Rockwell in 1:20. Justin Robinson pinned Ross Sinkol in 1:36 followed by a pin by Miller against Mike Morgan in 2:49. Rapp defeats George Mason RCHS grapplers downed tenth-ranked George Mason Saturday, 39-36. Taking wins on the day were in the 130-pound division with Sharp’s minor decision, 9-7 against Mike Coleman. Allen * pinned Joseph Kendra at 145-pounds while1 Johnathan Miller pinned Ramsey Hanna in 3:22. In the 189-pound class, Jeremy Miller pinned Rick Schamann in 1:49. The remainder of the team wins came with forfeits on the board against the Mustangs. Pleased with his team’s showing on the day, Rapp coach Eric Spath said, “We were down in numbers due to injuries and still beat a stateranked team, that shows our strength as a team.” Jeanne Spath may be reached at jsr>ath@timespapers.com. Rappahannock News Staff Photo. Jeanne Spath FIGURE FOUR: Rapp’s Alex Sharp pinned Randolph Macon Academy’s Ben Leape with a figure-four. WCDS girls’ and boys’ basketball up win records By Jeanne Spath Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Wakefield Country Day School girls’ basketball team posted two wins last week, upping its record 12-7 on the season. On Monday the Owls defeated the Front Royal Flames, 47-30. “We were able to handle them easily,” said Owl coach r Jim Dale. The team went on to defeat rival Wakefield of The Plains in a nailbiter, 34-33 on Tuesday. “It’s always exciting when we meet them,” Dale said. WCDS got off to an early 70 lead in the first period, then went on to outscore Wakefield 13-6 by the end of the quarter. Wakefield narrowed the gap, outscoring the home team 14-6 in the second. “We took the victory thanks greatly to Chantel Paul’s ibur three-point field goals,” said Dale. • The teams went head-tohead in the second half, the score remaining 34-33 throughout the last minute and half of play. WCDS girls’ basketball are now 2-0 against Wakefield. Water From Page A1 need to make repairs necessary to reduce the lead and copper levels in the drinking water. However, if the average sample readings are high in those ten houses, the town will be required to test ten more houses. Town officials reported that in the many years that they have been required to perform this testing, this is the first incident of this nature. The town advised that lead is found in drinking water as a result of corrosion of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and in household plumbing. Anytime water collects in piping for more than several hours, lead from the pipes can dissolve into the drinking water. Typically, water coming from pipes in the morning or after returning from an extended period of time with-t out running water, can contain high levels of lead. As for the Town of Washington, most of the houses that have been tested contain very low levels of lead and copper with the exception of this one residence. Jeanne Spath may be , reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Bowl From Page A6 Clarke County, 130-95, so the final match of the day ended up with Mason vs. Strasburg. Strasburg would have to beat Mason twice to go to number one, but this was not to be. The Rappahannock team was disappointed in their losses, and the seniors took it the hardest: Anna Kreyling, Jenny Ferdetta, and Megan Humbles. There were no embarrassing looses — some difficult questions, some players missing from the lineup, and some bad breaks — but in the final analysis, a good year. Next year will require some rebuilding with the loss of Kreyling, who easily answered more questions correctly than any other Rappahannock player, and who did a fine job of managing the team. At the Academic Awards ceremony at the end of the year, the team members will receive special recognition. Despite the end of our season, RCHS is still hosting the Region B tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12th. The event will begin at noon and last until about 5 p.m. Trivia buffs in the community and students interested in coming out for next year’s team are invited jo stop by and check it out. \ As the students and teachers involved found out, it is enjoyable to match wino against sharp competitiors, and everyone has the chance to learn something. Paul was leading scorer in the two games with 35, while Jordan Hammelman put 24 on the boards. WCDS boys’ basketball The Wakefield Country Day School boys’ basketball team buried the Front Royal Flames, 52-39 last week with Patrick Dale putting up 32 points for the home team. Later in the week, WCDS boys’ basketball faced Wakefield School, falling 69-42. Dale, a 6’3” sophomore, put up 21 in the game which edged him to a career high 1,000 points. * “How many points I score in a game is irrelevant,” said Dale, “I play to win.” Dale sat out five games this season due to a seperated shoulder, but has returned to average 25-points per game. While it is still early in his high school career, Dale hopes tc play basketball in college, “If college basketball presents itself, that’s great, but for now, I just enjoy playing for my high school.” Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. Last chance for softball registration Piedmont Softball Association, the Babe Ruth League International affiliate based in Amissville has its last scheduled registration on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, from 9 a.m. until noon at Bill Payne Auctions, Route 211, Amissville between Early’s Carpet ^nd Mayhugh’s Store. The league is open to girls ages 5-18 years of age (born anytime in 1986 through 1999) residing in Rappahannock County. The fee is $40 for girls 12 and younger and $45 for girls ages 13-18. Players new to Piedmont must bring their original birth certificate at time of registration. PSA offers both a regular season game schedule, as well as tournament play for any girls interested. Every Piedmont team has opportunities to play other PSA and neighboring Babe Ruth teams, as well as teams with different affiliations. For more information, call 937-4142, 675-3729 or 937-5595. Pre-Valentine Silver Dollar Pancake Breakfast On Sunday, Feb. 13, the Piedmont Softball Association will host a PreValentine Silver Dollar Pancake, Breakfast complete with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy and biscuits at the Bill Payne ’ Auction Gallery on Route 211 in Amissville. The breakfast will start at 7 a m. and last until 1 p.m. Adult tickets are $6 and $3 for children 8 and under. Children 3 and under are free. The first beverage is included in the prices. For more information, call Mauri Payne 937-4142 or Donna Sheffield at 9375595. Come early, bring your friends and help support our area girls. Science From Page A6 did a study on “Eye Color and Myopia.” The science fair project was a personal journey for Naramore, who had just gotten contact lenses to correct her own vision. “I wanted to know if people with certain eye color have more vision problems than others, so I did my project on that,” she said. Using classmates as her test subjects, Naramore found that people with hazel-colored eyes tend to have slightly better eyesight than those with other color eyes. As for Naramore, her blue eyes were found to be the eye color with the greatest number of vision problems Naramore was presented with a $100 savings bond by Mike Leake, president of the Rappahannock National Bank, sponsors of this year’s event. In the junior division, Austin Burnett was named the overall winner for his entry, “The Monte Carlo Effect.” Burnett’s project was a study on statistics to predict acid rain on the environment. “It was really frustrating at first,” Burnett said of the beginning phase of his project, where the acids he used killed the turnip seeds that he had in petri EYE-COLOR STUDY: RCHS sophomore Christina Naramore studied eye color and its effect on vision for her winning 2005 Science Fair project. HilMMiiaiE!l_i Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jeanne Spath MONTE CARLO EFFECT: Austin Burnett of RCES studied the effects of acid rain on the environment for his 2005 Science Fair project, receivingjjrst place honors in the junior division. dishes. The eighth grader persevered with the experiment for about a month, testing more seeds using lemon juice and copper dust. Burnett got the idea for his project last year when he went to regionals as a participant. “I saw that there was only one project in the math category, and since I love math, I decided to do this,” Burnett said. He found the idea for the project on the University of Illinois Web site. Burnett also received a $100 savings bond from Rappahannock National Bank. Receiving a $50 savings bond as the junior division second place winner was Megan Wheatley for her ‘Temperature and Tuning: Always B Natural” project. Placing third and also receiving a $50 savings bond was Zach Herbert with his “Steeling Oxygen” project. Conner Miller received the Rappahannock National Bank Award and a $50 savings bond for his entry, “Don’t Have a Cow.” This award was given to the student whose entry was relevant to Rappahannock County. In the senior division, Jesse Palmer received the second place honor with his “Mind Over Matter: The Placebo Effect” project, and was also presented with a $50 savings bond. Other students in the senior division who advanced to regional competition are Matt Lawrey, “Light Requirements for Seed Germination;” Megan Smith, “How Do You Grow?;” Patrick Classic Twins, 19363 Brandy Rd - Brandy Station (3 miles North of Culpeper) • 540-829-0313 Visit Our Showroom! Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 6:00pm Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm Treanor, “Planarian Development;” Billy Rechin, “Effects of Nutrients on Pennicillum Notatum;” Carrie Barron, “Memory, Read It, Hear It;” Courtney Hutcheson, “Fatigue and Memory;” and Clay Vickers, “Testing Handedness.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo. 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Purnell started research that led to his cure By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer “It’s finally out,” said Alex Purnell about the bar that doctors planted in his chest nearly two years ago. Purnell, 19, was diagnosed with Pectus Excavatum a little over three , years ago and since then has undergone surgery to correct it. As a child it was clear that Alex’s chest was a “little different,” as there was always a large dent in it. He was even able to hold water in the crevice if he lay down. “It was always hard to breath when I ran around or played sports,” said Purnell, who even fainted once while at a summer basketball camp when he over exerted himself while playing. Pectus Excavatum is a depression of the sternum and anterior chest. The connective tissue disorder pushes the heart over to the left, reducing lung capacity and causing severe chest pain when heavy breathing is required. Curious as to why he was experiencing great pain whenever he exercised, Purnell sought an answer to the problem. Researching online by himself he finally came up with his answer and suspected he had Pectus Excavatum. An interview with a cardiologist confirmed Purnell’s self diagnosis. “I felt like I wanted to get this fixed and I was ■- "l1 " ■-----I Photo Courtesy of The Nuss Procedure UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURE: This diagram further explains the procedure Purnell underwent. excited and curious,” said Purnell who has been interested in biology all his life. His curiosity was piqued when science was going to be put to the test on his own body. The procedure, named the Nuss Procedure after it’s inventor Dr. Donald Nuss, was developed in 1987 at The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. The procedure is minimally invasive with two incisions, each an inch long, made in the right and left sides of the patient’s upper chest. 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Purnell underwent the operation at the hospital of it’s origin and people from all over the country come there to have the procedure performed. Roughly 450 operations have been success fully completed to date. “When he first presented the idea to me, I was against it,* said Alex’s mother Robin Purnell who is a resident of Washington, Va., “It was a risky operation and no mother wants to see their child take undue risks.” Recognizing Alex’s bravery and determination to do this, his mother finally agreed to the procedure and said the scariest part for her was when the bar was actually removed this past January. “The bar could have fused to his heart or bones could have grown around it which would have had to be chipped away,” said Robin. Luckily for Alex, the removal of the bar went well and he was allowed to keep it as a memento. “I felt a renewed sense of confidence and I felt physically better after having the bar put in,” said Alex. With the bar in, Alex was able to stand to his full height and was actually an inch taller post surgery, bringing him to a height of 6’6”. The dip in his chest forced his shoulders to pull forward, causing him to unavoidably slouch. The bar opened up his chest and allowed him to stand tall. A graduate of Wakefield County Day School in Huntly Alex is currently a sophomore at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Still intrigued by science, Alex is currently pursuing a degree in biology and hopes to one day.be a vet or even get a doctorate in herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, another passion of his. “My family has always had lots of pets and I loved taking care of them. I would like to learn to take care of animals on a higher level,” said Alex. To learn more about the Nuss Procedure visit www. nussprocedure.com. (Ruth Purnell may be reached at rpurnell@timespapers.com) Slaughter’s saber never made it back In the museum at the Rappahannock Historical Society there are many wonderful items that have been donated for display. Everything has a connection to the county either by way of property or originarownership. One of our more popular items is the saber carried by Capt. Philip Slaughter during the Civil War. Mrs. Anne Slaughter Keyser gave this saber to the Society. An arms - u nr on Ream The Honda FourTrax Recon offers big versatility in a compact 25(kJassATV. It offers plenty of power in a lightweight design that makes it surprisingly agie on almost any trail. And ifs filled with features to increase reiabiity like shaft drive, an automatic cam-chain tensioner, and a standard od cooler. Only 15 in Stock! Founrar Recorr Recommended only fat riders 16 years and older *2,995 Delivered! 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Philip Slaughter of the 4th. Virginia Calvary. He carried it throughout the War. At the end of wartime hostilities weapons were supposed to be returned to the arsenal, however, many were not returned. This particular saber was found boarded up in a staircase at “Clover Hill”. “Clover Hill” located \/ Histories & Mysteries Fran Eldred near Woodville was the ancestral home of the Slaughters. On your next visit to Washington stop by the Society and visit the Museum. It is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Help identify old photos Over the years as people donate items to the Society they have included numerous photographs. These photographs are very meaningful to those working on their genealogies and doing property research. Many of the donors have no clue as to the identity of these individuals. We would like to include these pictures in the correct Family Files and need your help. 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Another proactive action on the part of the Sheriff’s office is to enlist the help of the Virginia State Police in late summer to perform drug flights over the county, looking for marijuana growth. “Drug use is not a victim less crime,” Sherertz said, “There are absolutely drugs in this county, there is no place in Virginia that is free of drugs.” Sherertz pointed out that with this county being made up of many generations of family, most everyone knows each other, which is a good way to monitor drug use in the county. “The people here (in Rappahannock County) have a vested interest in one another. That is good,” said Sherertz. Jeanne Spath may be reached at jspath@timespapers.com. 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Local talent and fun take center stage at Washington Baptist By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Taking as its theme the scripture from Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a “Time to Weep, A Time to Laugh,” the Washington Baptist Church held its 9th annual Variety Show on Saturday evening with funds specifically designated to help the victims of South Asia’s recent and catastrophic tsunami. Rev. Phil Bailey, pastor of the church, also reminded an enthusiastic audience that filled nearly every seat in The Theatre at Washington that it was also a time to make merry and have a good time. Unquestionably, a proverbial “good time was had by all!” The show more than lived up to its billing as a “fun event for the whole family” with puppets, dances, comedy skits and music. In this evening of inspiration, music and laughter, a “cast of thousands” (seniors, adults, teenagers, and children — some almost toddlers) entertained the audience as well as themselves as they played, sang, danced and acted in 15 skits, including song, comedy, pantomime, and puppetry. Leading off the evening, the Washington Baptist Praise Team sang “Turn, Turn, Turn” whose chorus echoed the theme of the evening: “lb everything/There is a season/And a Time for every purpose under heaven.” The church’s adult choir capped off the Photos courtesy of Richard Lykes LOOKALIKE: Phil Bailey, pastor at Washington Baptist Church, pantomimes Willie Nelson’s well-known folk song, “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” at Sunday’s 9th Annual Variety Show. evening with a rousing sing-a-long as the audience joined in singing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” In between these program highlights were a number of memorable pieces, including a much-applauded comedy sketch called “The Employment Office.” In this vignette, two employment agents (played by Lavonne Lee and Ellen Mustoe) were looking for an experienced typist and computer operator who also had to be bilingual. Theappli KIDS AT WORK: Local children performed in a skit entitled “Kids Under Construction” at the Washington Baptist Church variety show. Pictured from left to right in the back row are: Rodney Davis, Tanyon Lee, Gavin Jenkins and Justin Ramey. Front row performers from left to right are: Alexis Patterson, Brianna Hegan, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Ashlyn Ramey, and Tymbor Lee. cant that won the job turned out to be a precocious “dog” (played by scout leader Roger Pierson) that demonstrated his skills on the typewriter and computer and then showed that he was “bilingual” by both barking and . . . meowing! Hilarity was the order of the day at this variety show, although there was one very poignant sketch called “Three Wooden Crosses” representing youngsters who were killed in an automobile accident. Early on in the program, “Children Under Construction” provoked smiles and laughter from both the young children in the skit, as well as from the audience that found the charm and talent of the young group irresistible. There was also a salute to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a fun piece called the “Drill Sergeant.” The multi-talented Rev. Bailey starred in a number of skits, including a comedy routine with Mary Bailey (“You’re Tbo Much Brother”) in which both rattled off one funny joke after another. The pastor continued to please the audience with a gifted pantomime of Willie Nelson’s famous “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Another musical highlight of the evening was the performance of the professional duo known as “A+” in which Alice Reeve and Tbm Guidice sang and played their own hauntingly beautiful ballads. An added bonus to the evening was a Cappello singer Sara Klepplinger of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville, who sang the hymn, “Never Alone”. In bidding his appreciative audience good night, Rev. Bailey thanked the many people who made this program such an entertaining event, including the masters of ceremony, Pete and Sally Fetter. Bailey also again remembered the victims of the tsunami disaster in a prayer and reminded the group of the theme of the program: “Life has its rhythms . . . sometimes we weep, sometimes we are happy. We thank the Lord for our good times and pray for those whose lives have been devastated by the recent tsunami. We offer both our prayers and donations to help these unfortunate people recover and prosper.” Over $700 was raised in this one event — all of which will be sent to the Baptist International Mission to be used in the recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas. Krebser Fund supportive of Farmland Protection Program By Sarah Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News In the Spring of 2003, the Krebser Fund, a local conservation effort, was created by the Piedmont Foundation, a not-forprofit environmental organization, in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, a long-time Rappahannock resident. The mission of the Krebser Fund is to preserve the rural character, scenic, and natural resources of Rappahannock County. Dr. Krebser spent over 30 * years in the county as a farmer, local doctor, planning commission member and staunch con servator of open space in Rappahannock. This January the Krebser Fund completed its first conservation project: protection by conservation easement of 100 acres of farmland below Viewtown near the Culpeper border of the county. Another county program with a similar mission is the Farmland Protection Program, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in May of 2004. It is a purchase of development rights (PDR) program that enables the county to acquire voluntary conservation ease merits on farm and forest lands. The program is modeled after a similar program in Fauquier County, and serves to protect our agricultural economy in addition to preserving open space by paying local farmers for their development rights. Farmers that own eligible parcels can receive cash in-hand for placing a conservation easement on their property, which in turn limits the amount of development that can take place on the farm. Administered by the county, the fund currently holds $105,000. Three new amendments have recently been intro duced to the General Assembly, each of which would allocate $15 million to be used by localities that have purchase of development rights programs in place. The county is now accepting applications for 2005. The Krebser Fund works to promote private land protection across the county while the PDR program is specifically focused on preserving farmland. Both programs compliment each other and fit nicely into the County’s Comprehensive Plan, which means good things for Rappahannock County’s future. Fran Moore Krebser, wife of the late Dr. Krebser and chair of the Krebser Fund, thinks thie county’s PDR Program provides local farmers who are interested in conserving their land with another tool for doing so. According to Krebser, “the Farmland Protection Program is a strong program vital to preserving Rappahannock’s agricultural industry and a win-win for the county. The more land we have in open-space and agriculture, the lower our Composite Index rate which means more state funding for our schools. 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• People & Events/B2 • Upcoming Events/B3 • Real Estate/B4 • Classifieds/B6-B10 Section B www.timescommunity.com February 10, 2005 feelsl ^lexcItlngV inside. 1 t'. Kaitlyn Jenkins By Ruth Purnell • “V Rappahannock News Staff Writer While mystery surrounds the origins of Valentine’s Day, the month of February has been^ embraced since the middle ages as a time for lovers, romance and affectionate feelings. Perhaps Valentine did send the first “from your Valentine” greeting to the jailer’s daughter as he awaited sure execution in a Roman jail for secretly performing marriages. Through the ages, Feb. 14 is a day to celebrate love with cards, chocolates, flowers and gifts but mainly with our hearts. The Rappahannock News asked third graders at Rappahannock County Elementary School to shed some light on this magical emotion called love.’ They had several ideas of their own on what Love is all about this year for Valentine’s Day. ;■ The children represented are the students of Lois Markee, Shelly Shankle, Cindy Simpson and Linda Way. Flowers and candy are available at Sunnyside Market. you are sick. Daneika Beaver I think love feels tirigly, but I am not really sure about it. Shane MeredKh ' .s'*-'' / * Love is when someone is ‘ annoying and follows you around. Amber Pullen W •' ; . I 66 ^ ¥ Love feels really, really . v| beautiful- When your parents love you they listen to you and give you treats. i Diana Loya m Love is something grown-ups have...You know someone loves you when they look at you funny or they buy you lots of candy. Dylan Vest W: ■ • V:<;. * . ..A m* fi* I know I am in love when I see something and* I gotta have it. K you love someone you give them something extra like for my dog Harvey that would be * / W&M,« .. . V giving him extra food. There is no - JK1F chewing involved when he eats. .. ms, . someone I loves you I when they give * you lots of entertainment like TV’s and PlayStations. Ritchie Pratt Natalie Bosch and Ashlelgh Pullen agree love Is, “about caring and being kind.” You know someone loves you when they are mean kto you and follow |you around. Shelby Thornhill I know my mom loves me because she has to help me with my homework when my sister goes to ballet. Charles Estes ‘Shark Tale’ comes to The Theatre By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News If you can imagine a tropical reef as a nautical version of Midtown Manhattan, where a brash young fish named Oscar (with the face find voice of Will Smith) works in a whale wash (a carwash for whales), who has dreams of fame and glory, you will be entertained by “Shark Tale,” done with expertise, flash and lots of stars. Co-written and co-directed by veterans of “Ice Age,” “Shrek” and “The Road to El Dorado,” the film boasts a really spectacular cast to voice the funny jokes. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is showing “Shark Tale” at The Theatre in Washington, VA, Friday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m. Fishy tale The story begins when Oscar, a workingclass fish with fame and fortune on the brain, runs afoul of his boss,' , kes, a puffer fish with the largest eyebrows v ive ever seen. Deep in debt, Oscar is taken out to pasture by Sykes’ J maican jellyfish goons (a hilarious Ziggy Marley and Doug E. Doug). A shy shark, Lenny, is out on a mission to be toughened up by his brother Frankie on behalf of his shark mob boss dad, Don Lino (Robert De Niro). One thing leads to another and suddenly it appears as if Oscar has slain Frankie. Oscar now has the fame and fortune he desires, but at the cost of his friendship with Angie (Renee Zellweger), a fish who wants to be more than just friends. Also complicating matters is fish fatale Lola (Angelina Jolie), who’s drawn to Oscar’s ill-gotten prestige. When Lenny comes looking for a place to hide from his father, Oscar is compelled to help him out, leading to an unlikely friendship. “Shark Tale” is very different from “Finding Nemo.” The fish in the film live in RAAC is showing ‘Shark Tale’ at The Theatre in Washington, VA, Friday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m. apartments in the coral reef equivalent of Times Square, watch TV personalities like Katie Current (voiced by Katie Couric) and gamble on seahorse racing. My favorite of the film’s aquarium of characters is a school of shrimp, which escapes from Don Lino’s cocktail at a crucial point in the movie, and later come back for a very funny moment of revenge. The film demonstrates an increasing preeminence for the DreamWorks animation crowd, which has recently been sneaking up on Disney. It has a dazzling cast with Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, Vincent Pastore, Peter Falk, Jack Black, Martin Scorsese and Angelina Jolie. Those voices all make the movie special — and those liquid, luminous images reveal again just how far animation has been progressing, technically, since the renaissance began with 1989’s “Little Mermaid.” “Shark Tale” is good fun, very funny and entertaining. “Shark Tale” is rated PG with some mildly scary situations and one death; run time is 100 minutes. ‘The Art of Fugue’ is coming to The Theatre Saturday, Feb. 19 By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Among the masterpieces of the great Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach is “The Art of Fugue” — a work which has intrigued musicians, and those who write about music, throughout the centuries. Written toward the end of Bach’s life, “The Art of Fugue” remained unfinished at his death in 1750. It will be heard, and very likely discussed, during a concert to be held at The Theatre at Washington, Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 19 at _ o p.m. Kenneth Slowik, artistic director of the Smithsonian’s Chamber Music Program, has described “The Art of Fugue” as “perhaps the greatest exposition of the possibilities of counterpoint.” Slowik is one of four musicians comprising The Smithsonian Consort of Viols who will play at the upcoming concert. In addition to music of Bach, the concert includes the instrumental version of the “Mass for Four Voices,” which was written about 150 years earlier by William Byrd, who is sometimes called the Father of British Music. The Smithsonian Consort of Viols is made up of Kenneth Slowik, Wendy Gillespie, Jonathan Manson, and Craig Trompeter. They have an outstanding background in the performance of early and Baroque music: Slowik is a founding member of the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the Castle Trio, and the Smithsonian String Quartet; Gillespie has performed with the New York Pro Musica Antiqua, the Ensemble for Early Music, and the Taverner Players, and is a professor at the Early Music Institute at Indiana University’s School of Music; Manson plays and records regularly with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and the English Concert, and he is principal cellist of me rtcauemy or Ancient Music; Trompeter is a founding member of the viola da gamba trio The Second , City Musick, and has performed with numerous early music groups both in this country and abroad. The upcoming concert on Feb. 19 presents a rare opportunity to hear two great pieces ui music irom me sixieenm ana seventeenth centuries performed by gifted musicians whose professional lives have included an emphasis on music of that era. It is the final concert in the 2004-2005 Smithsonian at Little Washington series. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre at Washington, Virginia’s new spring schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com.

Church ctivities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: John Heddleston Sunday: Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor Milton Switzer, Sr. Asst. Pastor John Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. . Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Visiting minister Doug Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening ministry, children's ministry 7 p.m. Wednesday: Devotions and prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned” VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth Group 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Lenten potluck dinner and program, Washington Baptist Church 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men's Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday SchooMO a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. rive rorks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Mark Russell sells out The Theatre By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News Mark Russell, the famous political satirist, will bring “Comedy, Music, Bribery and Conspiracy” to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show sold out soon after they went on sale last month. Several people seeking tickets reminisced about Russell’s shows in the Marquee Lounge of the Shoreham Hotel many years ago. Originally intended as a two week stint in the early days of the Kennedy Administration, the engagement at the Shoreham lasted r 1 Senior programs to begin with “Blood Pressure Screening” The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of aga and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center. “Blood Pressure Screening” program on strokes and heart attacks at 1 p.m. On Feb. 16, the program is “Healthy Heart” by Felicia Chavey of the Virginia Cooperative, Extension Office at 11 a.m. “The Heart Truth for Women” by Cheiyll Green, RN and Blood Pressure checks at 1 p.m. If interested in attending any of these programs contact Anita Richards at (540) 8253100 (extension 3321). Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Restless Legs Syndrome support group forming For those suffering with the overwhelming urge to move their legs due to discomfort or an unpleasant sensation in the legs, you may have a disorder called Restless Legs Syndrome. A support group is being formed in Fauquier County and the surrounding areas for sufferers of the syndrome. If you suffer from this neurological disorder, please contact Bridget Chisholm at 364y2D0065. For more information on Restless Legs Syndrome, contact Bridget or visit the RLS web site at www.rls.org Outdoor fires unlawful before 4 p.m. through April 30 Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect on Feb. 15. The law comes into effect each spring to help reduce the number of wildfires caused by debris burning, the Commonwealth’s leading cause of all wildfires. The Law states: No burning before 4 p.m. Feb. 15 through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in or within 300 feet of woodland, brush land or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material. Because forest fuels have cured during the winter months, the fire danger is higher in early spring than in the summer when the forest and grasses are green with ne^r growth. The 4 p.m. Burning Law is one of the mo4t effective tools used in theiprevention of wildfires. JLt is important to note th^t some localities may have other, more restrictive outdoor burning laws that will also need to be followed. Happenings Friday night at the flicks “Shark Tale” will be shown at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18 at The Theatre on Gay Street. The film is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Smithsonian at Little Washington A final concert of the Smithsonian series will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. “It’s ‘Story* Time at Ki Theatre in Washington, Va.” Taking place in Washington on Feb. 25-27 is the winter session of the “Life Stories Workshops” with Julie Portman. This 3-day Introductory course is for people of all backgrounds, ages and writing experience. Participants learn to write creatively as well as learning the power of listening. Call 540-987-3164 or email Info@kitheatre.com T for twenty years. Russell reached a far wider audience when his career turned in the direction of television. Now in their twenty-seventh season on television, the Mark Russell Comedy Specials are among the top rated comedy shows on PBS. The Theatre, and Mark’s many disappointed fans in Rappahannock and surrounding counties who could not obtain tickets for the show on Feb. 12, hope that he will return on another occasion to entertain appreciative audiences here with his unique wit and humor. The Theatre at Washington, Virginia has a full schedule of entertainment this spring, including outstanding professional jazz, classical, and chamber music, along with a university production of Aaron Sorkin’s play “A Few Good Men,” and a new show titled “Oh Cooter! Where Art Thou?” featuring Ben Jones. In addition, films (The Motorcycle Diaries, Sideways, Finding Neverland among them) are shown twice monthly at the Theatre. lb obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule, or for more information, phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Mosby Heritage Area Association presents 2005 Winter Lecture Series “Architectural Treasures in the Mosby Heritage Area” Sunday, February 13, 2005 Highland School, Warrenton, VA Mr. David Edwards “The Planting of New Virginia: Settlement and Landscape in the Shenandoah Valley” Sunday, February 20, 2005 Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, VA Dr. Warren Hofstra “Cavaliers, Courage, & Coffee: The Night Belonged to Mosby” Sunday, February 27, 2005 Rector House, Atoka, VA Gray Ghost Interpretive Group All lectures at 3pm and free to the public For cancellation information, call the Mosby Heritage Area Association at 540-6876681 and listen to the voice mail message. Former resident Janice Recker retires from social services By Ruth Purnell Rappahannock News Staff Writer Janice Recker is retiring and saying goodbye to the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services after 27 years of work. A former resident of Washington, Recker lived in the town for 20 years and has served on the town council. The Department of Social Services has changed a lot over the years, and Recker has witnessed many of the changes. “We didn’t even have computers when I started as an office assistant,” she said. Recker now deals mainly with Benefit Programs, Food Stamps, and fraud, but remarked, “most of us wind up doing a little of everything.” Recker started working at the department because she had young children, and found the office to be very “family friendly.” She was able to walk to work, and could leave in the afternoon to check on her children if they were ever sick. Parts of the job have been very rewarding for -Rgcker. She almost grew teary-eyed as she talked of her experiences. f “I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to have clients come to tell me they went back to school and got their GED, or how their life has turned around, she said. “It makes you feel like you have made a difference in ¥ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Ruth Purnell TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS: Janice Recker has decided to retire after 27 years working with the Rappahannock County Department of Social Sen/ices. someone’s life.” Because Recker has spent such a long time at the Rappahannock office she said she has known several clients since th$y were born, and now they have children of their own. “I have a personal interest in their success,” she added. Recker is not sure what she will do once she is retired. Of course she will miss her co-workers. “The people here are more family than coworkers and I will probably come back and haunt them,” smiled Recker. 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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. MINI STORAGE Rt. 211 Mini Storage /•'Vtfappahaniiock / |j»»t Miiittf frm . Dufiiilii Ami Off 211 (j«tt Mint** frm tfirrutii) Outside Aeeess $*10 10*10 tons 10*20 ^ 2/^Oponinj in February*«"»' V«r Spin Nwl f S40-987-9032 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 STORAGE SPERRTVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential fnaan rial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 Rt. isos, »rr r.s. an SPERRTVILLE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GR Eft STONE TV & 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 ffOBmi • Wood, Aluminum-Clad,' • Energy Efficient • Secure • Affordable Henseistone Window & Door Systems 540 937-5796 — www.henselstone.com r To place an ad, please call Jeanne Cobert at 540 347-4222 (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Upcoming Events Notice All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Fridays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-m^il, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com Relay for Life kicks off The first meeting of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team captains will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Washington Baptist Church. Anyone thinking about participating as a team captain in the relay is invited to attend. Overall plans and preparations for the upcoming event will be discussed. Carleton Coon at the library RAAC welcomes Carleton Coon at the Rappahannock Library, Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Coon will talk about his new book, “One Planet, One People—Beyond Us vs. Them”. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC). Admission is free. Ragged Mountain Hike The Ragged Mountain Resource Center will be coordinating a hike on Saturday, Feb. 12 to the Buck Hollow and Buck Ridge Trails off Route 211 in the Shenandoah National Park. Interested participants may meet at Mountainside Market (540)987-9100) between 8:30-9 a.m. and the group will carpod and caravan from there. Participants should bring layered clothing suitable to the weather of the day, and nourishment for themselves. For additional information or questions, contact Hunt Harris via email do huntddragon@earthlink.net or call 540-987-3366. Wise Woman Drum Call Workshop Learn the language of the drum Saturday Feb: 12 from 2 to 4 p.m at the Town Hall in Little Washington. Indudes: world beat, primal beat, trance, entrainment, Belly dance rhythms, zills, West African rhythms, hand positions and tones with Janet Kerig . All levels. $25. To register call 540-987-8670 or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com i ne nearmsione nooienanny Hearthstone School presents The Valentine Hoot, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12 7 featuring songmakers andmusicians Anna Wolfe, Dontez Harris, Brooksie Wells, John Halberg, and Carsie, with guest Steve Van Dam. Hearthstone School is located 2 miles west of Sperryville on Rt 211. $10.00 admission. For information call 540-987-9212 Praise Service Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have a Praise Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13. Evangelist David Clanagan will be presenting music, songs and Buddy Farris with the message and testimony. Everyone is welcome. Let’s Praise the Lord together! Lions Club music contest The annual Rappahannock Lions Club James Bland Music Scholarship Contest will be held at The Theatre on Gay Street Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. This event is hosted by the Lions Club to promote our young people with music abilities and provide them the opportunity to perform in front of a “friendly” audience. The public is invited to attend and support our youth. Scholarship awards will be presented to winners. GED classes “Race to GED” classes are now available in Rappahannock County on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration for this class will be Feb.14 through Feb. 21. Class registration will be first come, first serve since class size is limited. Call 825-0476 in order to register and for further information on how to enroll. RAAC Summer Art Rappahannock artists and gallery owners are invited to participate in a RAAC sponsored, two-day, summer art event with open studios, maps and tour guides. An organizational meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb 15 at the home of Linda Dietel. They will discuss the date, tentatively July 2-3, as well as open studios, gallery shows, maps, publicity, and a name for this event. For more information, or if you wish to participate, call Lois Manookian at 675-3949. Cerebral Palsy Fund The Sidney Dodson Cerebral Palsy Fund is holding a raffle with a single prize of a professionally designed and installed garden valued at $3000.00, donated by Candace Clough and Shelly Dodson of Candace Clough Estate Gardener. The drawing will be held on Feb. 28 at the Flint Hill Fire Hall at 7 p.m. with refreshments served, ticket holders need not be present to win. Winner will be contacted by phone and announced in the Rappahannock News. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at Settles Grocery or by contacting Shelly and Greg Dodson 635-8354, Amy Dodson 635 — 8354 or Candace Clough 675-2344 and where ever you see the Candace Clough Estate Gardener trailer around the county. rnotograpner Lends a Hand Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, and on each Tuesday in February, photographer and documentary filmmaker Lon Holmberg will be at the Arts Center in Orange from'4 to 5 p.m. to talk with you about your photographs. Bring pictures. This program is free and is open to everyone. Students are especially encouraged to participate. For more information and to reserve your space, please call The Arts Center In Orange, (540)672-7311, artcenter@firstnetva.com. 129 East Main Street Spiritual Care Support Community Prayer Hour, Tuesdays, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Come for prayer. Valentines Day Ladies Tea, for those who have lost loved ones. Free. Saturday, Feb. 12 at 12 noon.. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Limited space, RSVP needed. For more information call Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. GriefShare, weekly seminar and support group classes for those grieving a death; Mondays, Culpeper Regional Hospital, 78:30 pm, conference room: and Thursdays, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, 7:30-9 p.m.; teens welcome; non-denominational. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540)349-5814. Cheesecake Raffle The Rappahannock County High School Wrestling team is holding a raffle to win a cheesecake from www.cheesecake.com. Anyone interested in donating $1 par ticket to the wrestling team can contact Coach Eric Spath at Rappahannock County High School at 987-8575 or any member of the team no later than Feb. 21. The proceeds will go toward the team traveling to state competition in Salem, Va. Essay Contest The United Daughters Confederacy Culpepar Chapter # 73, is sponsoring an essay contest. The contest is open to all students that have an interest in history and wish to participate. Essay forms are currently at the Rappahannock County High School, (see guidance office), the Rappahannock County Elementary School and' the Rappahannock County Public Library. Prizes will be awarded and essays are due by April 1. Additional information may be obtained by calling Cheryl Taylor at 987-8026.

On the road to the governor’s mansion By Alexandra Bocidanovic Rappahannock News Staff Writer In declaring his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, Warrenton Mayor George Fitch . acknowledged that he’ll be viewed as the dark horse. But it won’t be the first time. “My campaign is being dismissed as irrelevant. I’m (seen as) the long shot, as the underdog,” he told a crowd at the John Barton Payne Building. “I’m not a (typical) candidate. I’m not a lawyer, I am not beholding to special interests and I am not an entrenched political figure,” he added, alluding to the opponents he may face in the Republican primary June 14. But Fitch, who swapped his familiar comfortable leather bomber jacket for a suit and tie, said his track record during his two terms as mayor here makes him a viable candidate. “As a person who has already reformed one government, I think I can bring the same disciplined approach to a much larger one,” he said. A proven commodity Fitch wasn’t supposed to win when he made his first mayoral bid, either. “Seven years ago I was walking down the street when I saw an unfamiliar face,” Warrenton Town Councilman John “Sparky” Lewis recalled at the Tuesday press conference. “I said, ‘Hi, I’m Sparky Lewis. I’m running for mayor.’And he said, ‘Hi, I’m George Fitch and I’m running against you.’ “ The competition The strongest gubernatorial candidates that • have emerged so far are: • Current Attorney General Jerry Kilgore, who has considerable support among his fellow Republicans. • Tim Kaine, a well-known Democrat who is currently Gov. Mark Warner’s lieutenant governor. Although he was a newcomer to Warrenton’s political scene, Fitch ran & “brilliant” campaign, Lewis said. And he won. • “For the next year, every time George said ‘black,’ I said ‘white,’ and every time he said ‘day,’I said ‘night,’" Lewis joked. “I expected to see carnage (in the street), but taxes were reduced from 18 cents per $100 to 3 cents per $100, and there was no carnage. George did what he said he was going to do.” Since Fitch took office, real estate taxes have been cut by 77 percent, according to his campaign literature. Personal property taxes have been cut by 55 percent and the business taxes have been cut by 22 percent. Debt has been retired and budget surpluses have been created while the community has grown by 35 percent. “We’ve made it a bargain for taxpayers while being mindful Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Mark F. Sypher GETTING IN STRIDE: George Fitch, left,,with supporter Creston Owen, president of Falcon Communications Solutions, Inc. of the need to (continue) providing key services,” Fitch said on Tuesday. Important issues Fitch, a 56-year-old consultant ,with an extensive background in international trade, said he was first asked to consider running for governor last year. After giving it serious thought, he said he decided to do so because the other candidates aren’t addressing issues about which he feels strongly. These include spending }Cover i with hot tub Sale Ends: Feb. 12th Hurry While Supplies Last! Wet Spas on Display! « • Free Delivery • Free Chemicals • Free Cover I Rt. 29 South • Madison, VA 540-948-6949 i iM. fen KM Your Country Property Realtors SiAi This lovely Ranch Style home is situated on 1 acre. The property is tucked away for privacy, yet very convenient to Rt. 211. The home has a very nice floor plan and that is open and spacious. A completely finished basement gives this home a lot pf living space. A wrap around deck and patio allow outside activities. Many nice features; hardwood floors, Berber carpet, low maintenance and detached garage. $310,000 iAjMUSNEAD R E A L I V Your Hometown Realtors 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 540-987-9243 vvvvw.sarnsneadrealty.com Locally oumed and managed. ca & Sam Snead, Broker Joe King, Agent Emily Taylor Roop, Agent Dulcida Estrada, Agent Linda Baldwin, Agent Lee Smith Dillard, Agent Bucky Thomas, Agent Judi Burke, Agent Geri Freeman, Agent 540-987-9336 540-905-5834 540-987-8019 540-825-4300 540-987-3326 540-675-3564 540-743-2374 540-635-8470 540-636-2356 reform, education, growth, transportation and the environment. High finance “We must reform the way (the state government) is spending the taxpayers’ dollar,” he said TYiesday. “Not only is the money being misspent, it is being misapplied.” Specifically, Fitch said that he recruited an expert on the subject to help him review the state budget. Upon doing so, he said that together they identified $1.5 billion in savings that could be realized by eliminating duplicated services and outsourcing state functions (such as mental health facilities) to localities. Eleven states have already implemented a cap on spending, Fitch pointed out. He thinks Virginia should follow suit. Virginians would have paid $1,500 less in taxes (in recent years) if a cap had been in place here, he explained. Savings realized through his proposals could be used to “finish the car tax” and restore full funding to the Secretary of Natural Resources, Fitch said. “We could do more with l£ss,” he added. Education reform ' “We must reverse the trend wjiere more money is spent outsine than inside the classroom,” he said. “It is shocking that in some schools there is an assistant principal for each grade, but there aren’t enough textbooks.” In addition to reducing the layers of school bureaucracies, Fitch said the government should “assist” parents who decide to send their children to private of parochial schools. In [ Inspiring TtunigfiU by Randy Minter ACCORDING TO CUSTOM Funeral customs may have evolved over time, but their primary purpose remains unchanged. They are intended to provide comfort to the living and respect for the dead. Modern mourning clothing came from the custom of wearing special clothing as a disguise to ' ide identity from returning spirits. Ancient civilizations once believed that returning spirits would fail to recognize them in the new attire, and would be confused and overlook them. The custom of holding wakes is derived from the ancient custom of maintaining a watch over the deceased in the hope that life would return. Most customs have their basis in ancient beliefs, which may no logger be held; however, the customs remain to help us through the transition. Celebrating a person's life is different for each family, as individual in its expression as we are. At the Moser Funeral Home we urge you to let us know exactly what you are looking for in honoring your loved one who has departed. We're at 233 Broadview Avenue. Warrenton. Call 3473431 “Ah, if you knew w hat peace exists in an accepted sorrow7” - Madame (iuyon Warrenton Mayor George Fitch • Age: 56 • Born: Canton, China • Hometown: Warrenton • Marital status: Married. Wife Patricia is a 12thgeneration Virginian. • Education: Attended the University of Singapore. Obtained bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Wooster, Ohio. Earned a master’s degree in international business from George Washington University. • Party affiliation: Republican. • Elected office: Mayor of Warrenton, six years. • Career highlights: — 11 years in the Foreign Trade Service working on trade issues. — Worked on President Ronald Reagan’s first foreign policy initiative. — Served as consul in Belize before being appointed commercial trade attache to Jamaica and France. — Served as an international trade consultant for 16 years. — Currently serves on President George W. Bush’s Advisory Council on International Trade. • Additional projects: Created a bobsled team from Jamaica for the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Its success inspired the Disney movie, “Cool Runnings.” • Volunteer affiliations: Fitch and his wife are both active with the local SPCA and Special Olympics. • Church affiliation: St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton. • Fund-raising: In order to make a serious run for the governor’s seat at this late date, Fitch must step up his fund-raising. For more information on his campaign or to contribute, visit www.georgefitch.com. particular, he proposes some type of reimbursement system. Calculations are now being done to determine exactly what the reimbursement rate could be, he said. Growth and transportation Population growth is poorly managed throughout the state, Fitch contends. Consequently, he said, maintaining the status quo will only make things worse. “There is no coordination between transportation management and land-use management,” he said. “That has to be completely changed.” Specifically, Fitch said that localities and regions should be empowered to make decisions about those issues. “We must also realize that the Virginia Department of Transportation won’t solve our transportation problems,” he added, noting that the agency already has billions of dollars in unmet needs. Ultimately, the private sector needs to be engaged to help maintain and build new roads, he said. Let’s clean up Finally, Fitch, who describes J himself as a “Teddy Roosevelt Republican,” stated that Virginia has “failed miserably” when it comes to protecting the environment. He said that the state is ranked “dead last” in terms of spending on conservation. Shenandoah National Park is the second most heavily polluted in the country, he said. Funding for the Secretary of Natural Resources has been significantly cut. If elected, Fitch said he will make sure that full funding is restored and that the state begins to fulfill its commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Agreement. “So far we’ve only met 5 percent (of our obligation),” he said. International support Although his campaign is in its infancy, Fitch has already garnered some international support. Chris Stokes, a member of the original Jamaican bobsled team that Fitch organized in 1988, attended the press conference and spoke in support of his friend. “Leaders like George show us that tomorrow doesn’t (just) have to be a continuation of today,” Stokes said. 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 Jan. 28-Feb. 4. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton Manor Farm LLC to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 232.7751 acres. Piedmont Partners LLC to ... Gary R. Schwartz and wife, .182 acres. Piedmont Arthur J. Smith and wife to Redman Holdings LLC, Lot B, 1.2256 acres. $1,500,000. Elizabeth Harris Scherschel to Betsy M. Natz, 6.0068 acres. $435,000. Rosemary T. Mullany and others to Stephen A. Mano and wife, .5874 acres. $225,000. Wendell Dale Welch to Walter A. Sadowski and wife, 28.001 acres, 25.098 acres. $1,000,000. LAND 15 ACRES near Viewtown. Lovely springs and stream along one boundary, gently rolling pasture, completely fenced and bordered by forest for privacy. Under contract. $239,000 39 ACRES on the top of Bessie Bell Mountain. Western views of the entire Blue Ridge chain from a* delightful building site on top. Hiking trails abound. $300,000 18 ACRES near Reva, Culpeper County, with views of Old Rag and the Blue Ridge. Good pasture land crossed and bounded by a large creek. $289,000

Boy Scout Troop 36 holds Winter Court of Honor By Todd Burdick Special to the Rappahannock News Boy Scout Troop 36 of Washington, Virginia held their Winter Court of Honor on Jan. 16 in the Washington Fire Hall. 'Hie scouts, adult leaders, family members and supporters in attendance reviewed the numerous troop activities and commended the accomplishments of those who earned merit badges, advanced in rank, or received special awards. A rousing rendition of “America the Beautiful” was followed by a review of troop fall activities, led by Senior Patrol Leader Matt Bywaters. During the month of October, members of Troop 36 were cycling and camping along the C & O canal, a trip which may have inspired some scouts to pursue the cycling merit badge. In November the troop joined hundreds of other scouts at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, to tour the facility and watch the Navy football team trounce Rutgers University. December’s Wakefield Manor campout was highlighted by a day spent shooting at the private rifle range of Bob and Debra Miloslavitch, under the expert guidance of Troop 53 Scoutmaster Jim Parsons of Front Royal. The scouts are veiy grateful for the generosity of all parties who made this camping/shooting event possible. The new year started with a ski trip to Roundtop, a fun- filled annual event, enjoyed by the adult leaders as much as the scouts. Merit badges were presented next. Badges and recipients were as follows: • Athletics — Daniel Clement • Canoeing — Daniel Clement • Citizenship in the Community—Austin and Tyler Burdick • Emergency Preparedness — Buster Brown , • Fire Safety — Buster Brown • Personal Fitness — Dorian Matthews • Rifle Shooting — Daniel Clement, Austin Burdick • Shotgun Shooting — Buster Brown • Space Exploration — Buster Brown • Wood Carving — Daniel Clement Advancements in rank were: • Second Class — Daniel Clement, Dustin Milam • First Class — Aidan Demolli • Star Scout — Buster Brown, lyier Burdick and Austin Burdick. Special Awards were presented last. Numerous troop scouts and adult leaders received the “Good Turn for America — 2004” badge, reflecting the significant amount of community service they performed. Scoutmaster Roger Pierson, who had earlier in the year received the District Award for meritorious service to the Shenrapawa Scout District, received the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, presented by Walter Longyear representing the National Eagle Scout Association. The award recognizes scoutmasters who guide 50 percent or more of their scouts to First Class Rank diming their tenure. Congratulations to the scouts for the initiative and effort they put into their advancement, and to Mr. Pierson for his commitment and dedication to Troop 36. The formal aspects of the Court of Honor were followed by food and fellowship. A good time was had by all. BESSIE Bell Mountain - If you have dreamed of owning your own mountaintop, this 58+ acre tract high atop Bessie Bell Mountain is perfect. The property has commanding mountain views and an excellent house site on a high broad knoll. From there, the land drops into a secluded ravine laced with mountain laurel and a strong stream. Protected by scenic easement and very private with excellent access. $395,000 Cheri F. Woodward - 540.987.9080 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. $599,000 Philip C. Strange - 540.937.5858 Rush River Lodge - a unique woodland conuafti^d^'t%< along the Rush River. The east building hg*^^|pm>i^nDaths. c deck. The west wing includatfrtgiC^liW^TC>om, swimming pool. $89Rl|^*W1^ Philip C. Strange - 540.937.5858 o structures on 20 acres , custom kitchen and large , 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage and indoor 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 fine views of the Blue Ridge. Stained glass entrance door. Cozy kitchen with commercial gas stove, separate dining room, den and ample room for everyone with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. $695,000 Philip C. Strange - 540.937.5858 Frank Hardy. Inc., Realtors d RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, P. O. Box 102. Washington, VA 2J747 TELEPHONE: (540)675-3999 FAX: (540)675-3910 www.farmandestate.net M1DOL.FBURG PIEDMONT CHARL OTTFSYIU F Dlil.TAVII.l F. Frank Hardy Facts •r' * m f 1 . ' i 1 : L f ■ • ;' * ±21' ifi • , 1. i» m 4 s c Since 2002, we hare handled S6% of all properties over $700,000 ■ ‘-our nearest competitor. -:I Photos by Roger Pierson ON TARGET: Jim Parsons, Scoutmaster of Troop 53 in Front Royal runs the shooting range graciously provided by Bob and Debra Miloslavitch as scouts Austin and Tyler Burdick, KT Milam, Tommy Shotwell, and Josh Bywaters enjoy a turn at developing their marksmanship. Scouts not pictured are: Ethan and Dane Gould, Joey Heinzelman, Robert Cairns and Andrew Oyster. SCOUTING THE SLOPES: Scouts Austin Burdick, Matt Bywaters, Buster Brown, Joey Heinzelman, Josh Bywaters, Joseph Duca, Ethan Gould and Dane Gould prepare to hit the slopes during the annual Troop 36 Ski Trip to Roundtop, PA. Not pictured: Scouts Tyler Burdick and Dustin Milam. Mountain Views This beautiful home on 9 acres with large deck is close to The Shenandoah national Park. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1 /2 baths. Master bedroom has fireplace and large whirlpool bath. Living room has fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Large windows let in the sunlight and the moon. Full walkout basement with roughed-in bathroom. Offered at $450,000. % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com IB realtor* Www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 ©earthlink.net t ROCK MILLS FARM - Special 39+ acre property that has it all. Privacy, mountain views and Thornton river frontage. 2 BD, 2 bath cottage. Generous outdoor entertaining spaces. Large poplar bam. Outbuildings. Terrific vveekend retreat or full-time residence. $880,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 GLEN GORDON LODGE - One of Rappahannock's grandest estates. Large 5 BD manor house with wine cellar. 8 room staff house. 2 BD guest house with private entrance. Pool and pool house. Center aisle, 4 stall barn. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. $3.3 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 O'BANNON MILLS ROAD - Charming and cozy circa 1900 farmhouse on 6 mostly wooded acres. Stream and mountain views. Perfect weekend getaway home. $350,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 TOWN OF CULPEPER - Great investment property. 2,(XX) plus sq. ft., 3 BD, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, diruiing room and huge living room. $280,000 Amy Shane Timbers 540-987-8668 THE BIG WOODS —First time ever on the market. 50+/- private, wooded and rolling acres with streams. Prime location in Old Dominion Hunt territory. $10,000 per acre Howie Swaim (540) 937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag (540) 937-6124 Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 Main Street • P.O. Box 266 • Washington* VA 22747 Phone: (540) 675-1488 • Web: vvwvv.farms-estates.com Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY IB t=J TUCCF. m Help Preserve Rappahannock County ^ lace Your Property in Conservation Easement Today

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Sec dep & refs 703-250-0851 FLINT HILL VILLAGE. historic stone home, CAC, 4BR, 1.5 BA, Ig LR, FP, sep kit, breakfast & DR, hdwd Its, porches, garage, no pets, sec dep & refs req. $1000 Avail Nov. 1. 540-675-3663, 540675-3574 FOR RENT Charles Town WV 3BR, 2 full bath brick Colonial on 4-acres. Lawn maintenance included in rent. New kitchen with all appliances, fireplace, wood floors. Minutes to Route 9. $1400/month. Contact RE/MAX Real Estate Group, Broker. 800-621-7477 FOUR MILES FROM Warrenton- 3BR. 1BA, $900/mo; $900/ dep. Refs/ credit check req Call 540-832-0918 LBURG/ARCOLA-horse farmlette. nice new 2 br. 1 ba, garg. stable, tack rm, 2 ac fen past. Avail , 2/8. $1400/mo Cali Paul 703-622-8637

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(077 Rental* ■“ Town houses V J Leesburg: Spacious townhouse, 4 years old. 3 BR, 2 5 BA, hear Greenway. Three levels. with ndditional sunroom and study, plus garage Deck with fenced-in back yard. From Route 15 Bypass, take Sycolin Rd. South, then first right on Hope Parkway, right on Shirley, left on Shadwelt, to #1 14 Shadwell. Available immediately. No smbking, pets negotiable Call 703779-2184 LUXURY Town House Warrenton, adjacent to Fauquier Hospital, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Former model, end unit, garage. 1900 sq ft living space, gourmet kit w/ desk, fireplace, many upgrades. $1400'mo. 540-727-7778 or 800-311-3498 MARSHALL, VA. 3BR, 1.5BA, Ig mstr BR, all new kit appls. cabinets, carpet & fixtures, completely updated. Easy access to I66. Great investment. Must see. $210,000. 540-3475042, 540-349-5118. VIENNA-Renov 2BR, 1.5B Twh nr Metro. End unit. Deck, updates: hdwd firs, kiL bfh & appfs. Ceramic Hhs, new wndws, extra Irg closets. 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Flexible, legal 45/week, average $255/week per family not per child. 800-618-2002. www.euraupair.com LAND FOR SALE • 20+ acres. Creeks, usable mountain property, 50 mile views. All 2 hours from DC. Minutes from C&O Canal / Potomac River, www.landneardc.com 1-800-888-1262. • 2 hours DC. 1,600' CREEK FRONTAGE. 20 + Acres - $109,900. New to market. Rare, useable mountain property with long range views. Low rate financing. Call before it sells 1-800-888-1262. • Minutes to C&O Canal. 50 Mile Views. 20+ Acres - $119,900. Gently rolling terrain. Close to 3 state parks! Enjoy boating, golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, rock climbing & horseback riding. All within 1 hour of property. Excellent financing. Call now 1-800-888-1262. • Near Romney, WV. Best of Both Worlds CREEKS / VIEWS. 20+ Acres - $139,900. Enjoy end-of-road privacy. 50 mile, east / west views! Bonus: Over 800 creek frontage! Will sell fast! Only one! Excellent financing. Call 1-800688-1262. LOTS AND ACREAGE •26 Acres - $119,990. 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S&H, restrictions apply. 1-800-270-4654. • 2005 DIRECTORY OF VIRGINIA NEWSPAPERS NOW AVAILABLE - Call the Virginia Press Association @ 804-521-7570 to order your copy today ($46.35 includes postage and handling). REAL ESTATE FOR SALE • COASTAL GEORGIA - GATED COMMUNITY. Large wooded water-access and marshfront homesites. Ancient live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. Water access from $64,900. Pre-construction discounts, www.coopefspoint.com 1-877-266-7376 SCHOOLS / INSTRUCTION • EARN YOUR DEGREE - Online from home. Business, Paralegal. Computers, Networking and more. Financial Aid available, job placement assistance, and computers provided. Call free (866) 858-2121. • AIRLINE MECHANIC - Rapid Training for a high paying career - Aviation Maintenance. FAA predicts severe shortage Financial Aid - Job Placement assistance (888) 349-5387. AIM - 6 locations. VACATION RENTALS •MYRTLE BEACH/ NORTH, SC - OCEANFRONT! To $150 Discount Summer Beach Rentals. Private homes/condos Spring/Summer Get-A-Ways! Free Brochure. Call 1-866-878-2797, or www.elliottrealty.com -Preview Properties! • ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION property to over 1.4 million Virginia newspaper readers. To find put how your classified ad can be placed in over 98 newspapers at a fraction of the retail cost, call this newspaper or Janet Madison at Virginia Press Services @ 804-521-7571. STEEL BUDILINGS • STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Clearance. New. never erected 25x30, 30x40, 40x60, and 50x100. Will sell for the balance. Call Frank 1-800-803-7982. WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITIES • S600.00 PER WEEK possible mailing our simple postcards from home. Supplies & training provided. Genuine opportunity. FT/PT FREE Information package Call 1-708-231-7373 (24 hour recording). • DATA ENTRY Work ON YOUR OWN Flexible Hours! $$$ Great Pay! $$$ Personal Computer required 1-830-873-0345 ext #201 DESK-HEKMAN, fr. Mas Craft, cherry w/ brown leather inlay ball & claw style legs 58w, 29 deep 30 high, pd $900 asking $350 703-435-7670 $265- King Double Pillow top set. Still in plastic, can deliver. 703-869-3677 7pc Stylish Sleighbed set $985. Brand new in boxes. Can deliver. 703-898-8768 QUEEN mattress setTHICK PILLOW TOP! $250. New in plastic with warranty. Delivery possible. 703-869-3677 Swedish Memory Foam mattress- (As seen on TV). Brand new in plastic w/ warr. $450. Can deliver. 703-869-3677 3 YR OLD oak post bdrm set. King wall unit plus match. gentleman's chest. $1000/obo. 703743-1701. MOVING SALE: Almost new furniture for sale. Cherry Dining Room Set, $1200.0ak Kitchen Table, $200. Cherry Coffee Table, $50. Can Pat at 703-929-9699. Hay Excellent quality Mixed grass, absolutely no fescue. Sq. bales, $2.5(Vbale. 540-675-3137 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 OLD YELLOW PINE flooring 6” to 14" wide. Various era's from 1790 to 1884. MSTA. Also devetoping line of new custom 6 inch plank oak flooring. 540-9336458 or 540-335-6458 BALDWIN SPINET PIANO, walnut, w/ humidifier. $1000. CCCTV for low vision, new $3000/will ' sell for $1500. 703-815-7763. COMPUTER CLINICFREE home study! Includes Internet. Pentium system! $100., 703-823-2909 |mM* CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER. AKC pups, champion parents, OFA/CERS. Call 540-349-5766 DOG & PUPPY Training since t969. Problems/ Housebreaking/ Social Behavior. BOB MAIDA 703-893-6049. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC, shots/ wormed, black/tan, black/silver also sable. $350-450. Becks Kennels. Martinsburg, Call 304-229-8545. MAREMMA PUPS. Beautiful large white guardian dogs. Shots/ wormed. 540-338-7997. 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 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 & Proposals | Invitation for Bids: “Book Barn” Rappahannock County Public Library The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees is soliciting bids from persons or firms to provide all excavation, groundwork and construction of a multi-purpose "Book Bam’ storage building on the grounds of the Rappahannock County Public Library in Washington, Virginia, in accordance with pteiis and specifications prepared by Jim Yowell, dated January 1, 2005. No prequalificaion is required for this contact. 'The work includes the provision of all supervision, labor and materials to accomplish the construction of the project. The interior of the Book Barri will be finished by High School Building Trades classes and volunteers-DO NOT BID INTERIOR WORK including interior insulation, partitions, wall-board, paint, floor finish, wiring, HVAC, lights and switches, plumbing fixtures, grab bars, door hardware, interior trim, finish grading, seeding, landscaping and clean-up. Project is to commence as soon as possible after a Notice to Proceed which shall be issued upon award, but is to be completed not later than June 30, 2005. All terms and conditions are outlined in a plan package available from the County Administration Office. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Monday, February 21, 2005, by 3:00 PM, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2-03,2-10-05 #627434 CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, bams 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. _lflL FIREWOOD: CHERRY. locust, etc. You cut and haul 540-822-5776. FREE - Ferrets: 1 Silver fern, 1 sable male. 1 white, ring-neck male Dove, tame & loving. 1 fern, spayed Shepherd/ Husky mix, 10 months old. Approved homes only. 703-481-9088. 2-HOSPITAL beds. ' manually operated, FREE, U-haul. 540937-5292 LOST — GOLD band ring with 3 diamonds. Has deep sentimental vahre25th anniversary gift. Reward for return. Call 703-669-8663 MISSING LARGE BLACK Angus steer. Flint Hill area. Fit. 641/628. 540-675-3291 DAVE’S GLASS & Home Repair. Storm Windows/ Doors, Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. ADOPT: A truly young, loving couple wishes to adopt your newborn and provide it with a • home filled with warmth, happiness, financial security & lots of love. Expenses paid. Please call Alisa & Jamie at 1-800-669-1788. BASEBALL CARD & SPORTS MEMORABILIA SHOW The Show at Chantilly (DC area near Dulles airport), Feb. 11-13 at the Dulles Expo Center. Adm. $5 daily, $9 weekend pass. 250 dealer tables. 12 Heisman Trophy winners including Homung and Griffin plus Johnny Bench, Jim Brown. Brock, Feller Redskins and others! $100 doorprizes! For fees and information call 540456-6877 or www.csashows.com With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped upl Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Legal Notices NOTICE TO AT&T RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IN VIRGINIA On March 1. 2005, tin1 billowing dial station services will increase. as specified below: liak QiLPiak Night/Wcckend Basic Dial Station - Schedule X (InterLATA) , s. Current* $0.32 $0.30 $0.20 Proposed* $0.37 $0.35 $0.25 Percentage Change 10% 17% 25% AT&TTrucand Block of Time Plans (InterLATA) Current** $0.34 $0.30 fYoposed** ' $0.39 $0.35 IVrcentage Change 15% 1?% Dial Station - Schedule X (IntralATA) Current $0.26 $0.20 Proposed $0.31 $0.25 Percentage Change 19% 25% Dial Station - Schedule Y/Z (IntraLATA) Current $0.29 $0.24 Proposed ‘ $0.34 $0.29 Percentage Change , 1?% 21% AT&T Simple Minutes InterlATA/IntralATA Current $0.18 $0.18 Proposed $0.20 $0.20 Percentage Change 11% 11% Current Proposed AT&T One Rate 5 Cent Sunday $0.13 $0 15 $0.27 $0.32 19% $0.18 $0.19 fi% $0.21 $0.26 24% Percentage Change 15% ’All increase to the Basic Kate Plan and \alue Kate Plan also increases rates tor customers on international plans who have not selected a domestk calling plan ** I bis increase also impacts AT&T True Reach and Ain Hour Plans. AT&T Reach Out Han and Monthly Minutes 30 tor S3. •lease visit our website at http: ■»#» consumer att.com. or customers may call 1 .Sim 222-0300 toll free tor additional information Employment JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING •Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K. Health Ins. Vaca Pay) Drug free work environment Up to $11 .OQtiour based on eqperienoe Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply BOOKKEEPER • Successful, fast-growing community newspaper advertising network seeking bookkeeper. Must be detail-oriented, posses Billing and AR skills including collections; and have experience with QuickBooks and MS Excel. Among responsibilities are preparation and .mailing of invoices, receipt of payments and. preparation of bank deposits. Excellent benefits. Send resume including salary requirements and cover letter to: Washington Suburban Press Network Attn: Accounting Manager 1760 Reston Pkwy., Suite 403 Reston, VA 20190 Fax to: 703-904-1009 or e-mail to: hr@wspnet.com Washing ton Si in r ban Press Network ACCOUNTING OPPORTUNITIES NVR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 organization, that builds homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Fox Ridge Homes trade nkmes. and is the parent company of NVR Mortgage. We an; one of the largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies in the nation, generating over $4 billion of revenue annually. ACCOUNTANTS We are looking for several accountants with various levels of experience required. If you have 2-10 years of general accounting experience in a medium to large sized company and you have one or more of the following qualifications, you may be a perfect candidate to join our growing Accounting Department in one of several open positions. j i •2-10 years of general ledger, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations or accounts payable experience • BS/AS degree in Accounting • Active participation in the monthly closing process and reviewing monthly operating activity • Working knowledge of consolidations and financial statement preparation • Experience recording revenue and expense items • Supervisory experience in an accounting environment • Strong working knowledge of Excel. Word. Access, and Brio • Strong planning and organization skills • Mortgage, title or ho me build mg experience, a plus • Excellent oral and written communication skills If you thrive in a friendly, comfortable and stable work environment and you w«m to enjoy a challenging position, but maintain a healthy work/lite balance, you might be interested in the. other benefits of working for NVR that we have to offer: • Excellent salary • JO** new home purchase discount • Employee Stock Ownership Plan • 40l(k) plan • Competitive benefits program • The opportunity to advance into a progressively more responsible position Please forwanl your resume with salary history'/ requirements, in confidence, to: Email: Jill mkiakfjraestrategies.com or Fax: 703-205-9870 EOE/Drug Testing Sc Background Checks Requited All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the Cniicd States FLY FREE!* ' Your career. Your Life. Go places. Go from work to play with industry-leading travel privileges. WASHINGTON REAGAN AIRPORT FLEET SERVICE AGENTS .Help keep our customers' baggage moving. Earn J9 59/hour CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS This position checks passengers in at the ticket counter and gate Earn $9 59/hour CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Provide assistance to our customers with special needs, i Earn $7 52/hour OPEN INTERVIEW SESSIONS OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS (attend one of five) Wednesday. February 9th - 10AM a 1PM a Friday, February 11th - 1PM Arlington Employment Center 3033 Wilson Boulevard. 4th Floor. Arlington. VA Accessible via the Clarendon metro stop. Validated garage parking available. Thursday. February 10<h - 10AM & 1PM Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City 2650 Jefferson Davis Hwy.. Arlington, VA In addition to free travel, benefits include 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. 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Qualified applicants only should forward resume and salary requirements to: Medical Development international 19450 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 400 Lansdowne, Virginia 20176 Attn: Karen FAX: 703-723-6986 NO EXPERIENCE? i NO PROBLEM. I 1 As a ckwer tar Sdrader Nafenaf *el %ar you n evwy aspect of the job. Wlh Schneider NafcnaPs new pay package, company drivers earn $4,000 more per year ard ovmer operators receive $.90 pa rrie (loaded and empty). 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Transportation Security Administration To learn more about the TSA. go to erww tsa.gov The TSA « an Equal Opportunity Employer r :—^ ■4|l FluflTbvw ] cfnpvoyvnovic 4 V / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 2 years A/P experience. Mas90 Experience a plus. Full time with benefits. Call 703-378-8484 X11. Fax resume to 703-378-4018 Earn $$$, Part Time, while the kids are in school and be home to meet them at the bus. MERRY MAIDS IS OFFERING PT HOURS TO ACCOMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE! * Paid trainin^mileage * No ngfits or weekends * Weekly pay * Clean in Fauquier Co! * Must have car. CALL 540-347-0199 for more info. 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 ft* Tim# ft ' BOOKKEEPER PT, QuickBooks experience required. Flexible hours. 540-349-8125 BYRD TRACTOR, NC. 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Training and benefits with good pay. Fax resume / references to: 571-261-2954 We're (Lookin' For a Few Good Mates. Awesome Aussie themed restaurant seeks energized individuals for big fun and full-time employment. ALL POSITIONS 6419 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20187 540-349-0457 • Fax: 540-349-0314 www.outback.com No Rl'LES Ji st Riqht Classified/Editorlal Paginator g^Know Quark? Now 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 sconroy@timespapers.com Masce Ccntrador Services East, Inc. dba Stafford Insulation & Home Product Fireplaces • Monties • Gas Legs • MarUe & Slate Surreunds Ventilated Shelving • Skewer Deers • Miners Deer Leeks • Bath Hardware • Blewn Sidewalls Garage Deers • Gutters (.027 ga.) Established company 11* Now hiring for GUTTER DIVISIONS ifim • Starting Pay $12.00 per hour, Excellent Benefits, 401K, Driver’s License Required Apply at: | 15488 Mountanus Dciva, Sutt* A, Cuipapar, Virginia 22701 (540)829-9999 Fax (540)829-9998 MS**"""] tmptoymenr i V J Construction Commercial General Contractor in Sterling. VA looking for a Supervisor for small projects in Metro, D.C. area. Must have min. of 5 yrs. exp. Fax resume to 703-406-9045 COUNTER SALES/ Warehouse Manassas construction supply co. PT/FT position. $10-$12/hr 703-257-5910 DATA ENTRY/ CUSTOMER SERVICE/ INVENTORY CONTROL seeking a professional with experience in data entry, customer service & inventory control, with a positive attitude and great phone skills. Must ve able to multi-task. KnowlWord & Excel. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 3062 Warrenton, VA 20188 DIRECT TV INSTALLERS ^aid Training Must use own truck Make up to $60K Cal 877-543-9540x707 Driver General Contractor in Sterling, VA looking for a truck driver, CDL not req'd. Responsibilities also incl. mgmt of tools & equip. Great potential for growth. Fax resume to 703-444-2982 DRIVER/ MANAGER Rapidly growing Co. in Dulles, VA seeks F/T exp. driver of a 24' straight truck. CDL & OTR exp preferred but not required. Responsibilities include: supervision of laborers, load/unload furniture, rugs and art. Weekends & nationwide travel mandatory. Must be reliable, responsible & have clean driving record. We offer $60-80K, 50-60 hrs w/PAJD healh benefits, vac, personal & sick time, 401K. Fax resume/ dwing record to Finley: 703-661-8641 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 ENGINEERING/ SOIL Local firm seeks QC const, techs for local projs. Team approach to long-term const, projs. Transpor. provided. Competitive wages, benefits and training. OT opportunities. EOE. Contact Bruce at 703-932-1231 or fax resume to 703-771-8816 FAST&FUHOUS CMI seeks enthusiastic people with a good attitude. Earn $7OOSI 000 per week. Must be 21 w/ valid driver’s license. Call Ray: 866-247*0020 FAUX FINISHING HELPER PT/FT, exp. preferred but willing to train. Must be reliable & have own transportation. 540-364-3524 540-336-1436 CommercialResidential - Service. Crew Door Co. 703-330-8225 GARDEN CENTER MERCHANDISER Do you want tp improve your knowledge of gardening, get into shape and get paid for it? We offer all of that & more. Bell Nursery is looking for energetic/ enthusiastic people to merchandise our plants at a garden center near you (MD. VA. DE. DO. Flex. hrs. (some " kend hrs req'd). Full paid training. Fun outdoor work with F/T or P/T positions avail. Seasonal (approy. 3/1-6/15). Call Paul, 301-421-1500 (www.belnureery.com) Gardener Airlie Center in Warrenton, YA seeks FT IXrector/Gardener for 1/2 acre organic vegetable garden. .Applicant wtii ,a.so conduct educational programs on sustainable agricidture and Local Fo " Systems. Year round w/ be net its. Contact: Amy Goins, 540 347 1300. amy<?’airlic.org With 18 Newspapers - In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia , Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 HVAC • INSTALLERS • HELPERS • SERVICE TECHNICIANS For TLC services. 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S16.775 OBO 703-887-5582 AUDI A-6 QUATTRO 99. 2 8 liter, at. Ithr sr. bose 6 cd chgr. htd sts. 69k mi. Exc. ser rec. $14,500. 703-490-5967. AUDI A4 1.8 turbo quattro. 2001. 4-dr Sedan AWD. 34K mi., excellent cond Must sell Si5.500. 843-412-3854. BMW 323 i '99. 4 dr 91k mi. Slvr blue w/tan Ithr int. Asking $15000. Day 703-272-0330 Eve 703-629-1953. BMW 740IL 01: low 'oniles, leather, SR. loaded, power options too numerous to mention. $33.«88. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 BMW 98, 328IS, 5sp, leather, dark blue, gray inter.. 66K. mbst sell $14,500. 540-229-2798 r j OriCVT LAVALltK in: b speed trans, 60K miles, 2 door, very good condition. $6.000/OBO. 703-669-2700. CHEVY LUMINA is! 147.000 miles, good condition, $3000 540439-1592 CHEVY S-10 Blazer '92. 4x4, aulo. a/c, excel cond . sport inter. $2500/obo 540-3475962 CORVETTES WANTED Any year, any condition cash buyer. 800-3696148. CRYSLER CONCORED LXI. '99, white loaded. I1hr, cd, well maintain. $6,200/obo 540-2292798. 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It blue. 194,500 mis AT. good cond. $2900 OBO 540-8781574 Melissa HONDA '99 ACCORD V6 EX. champagne. 4 dr sdn 60k mi. V owner Loaded Sunrf., CD/Cass., leath ABS. $12k. 703-476-9181 HONDA '93 CIVIC DX. 142K mi. Runs great. New brakes & muffler in late '04. 5sp. $2400. 703-689-4082. Sterling HONDA CIVIC EX: 4 Dr., 21K, Auto. STL CD, Loaded $13,988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 HONDA CIVIC EX '97 105 K, 5 speed Cruise cont. auto win. locks, sunroof. AC S4500. 703-999-6497 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID '03. ext. war., all service rec. auto. a/c. abs, cd. 36k mi. Mint cond $16,500. 703-437-6639. HONDA CIVIC SI 02: Black Beauty Rare & Ready' $13,421 LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 HONDA CRV 02: automatic. fully loaded, ex. cond.. 35K mi.. A‘C, power locks, windows. 6 disc CD player, sui - roof $16,800 703554.7502. after 7pm, serious inquires only HONDA 00 CRV 60k mi. auto w/ ac. C/D. 1 owner. $9900. 703725-6261 00 HYUNDAI ACCENT Gl. 70K miles. Like new $4500 OBO Call 703-855-6700 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 02: leather, sunroof, loaded, only $9,991. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED '04: Renegade, $19,877. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 KIA 2001 RIO 4-dr sedan. 54K mi. 5-sp, ps, am/fm stereo CD, exc. cond 6K mi warr $3999. 703-904-8696. 89 LINC MARK VII, 5.0L HO. 2dr, snrt. new tires, brakes, aft & batt. airode springs, fuel pmp & fitt. Pwr str pump. Mo rust. $2500/B0. Call 703-855-6700 LINCOLN “97 TOWNCAR: 4 new tires. Dodge '02 3500 MaxiVan w/ ctr isle seating Aft 6pm 703-724-1090. M. BENZ 01 S500 Slvr. 35k mi. 100K warranty All options, sprts pkg.. AMG wheels $42 500 703-802-3194., MERCEDES BENZ 95 C220. blk' gray hhr. newtires/brakesS more, very clean, runs great. $6250 540-379-8951 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RS 01-all opts, 5 spd. new $5000 factory eng . 40K wwarr A-1 cond $7950 703-915-2020 MUSTANG GT CONV. '01 24K. Immaculate. Loaded. Pwr Options. C 1C QOO DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 66 MUSTANG white cpe. 6 cyl. black mt ®70k mi Garage kepi Exc mech cond $4400 703-620-2788 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE '03 low miles. Immac. leather SR, CD auto spod wheels, loaded, pwr opts . $19,488 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 605 Automobiles NISSAN PATH FINDER,XE. 93. V6 4x4. 146K, 5sp, Grea in snow! $3800. 540 351-0695 NISSAN 2000 SENTRA PL. PW. 82K mi. auto $6200/obo. Call 540 751-1108 $500!. Police Impounds Honda's. Chevy's, Toy ota's. etc. from $500 For listings 800-749 8167 ext. 2416. SAAB 96 900 SE turbr conv , dk grn w-tan Ithr auto, 76K mi. 6-CD, al svc records. $6750 obo 703-855-5190 TOYOTA AVALON 00 32K. CD/Cass, Immac. Extra Clean, Loaded Pwr. Options. $15,988. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 '99 TOYOTA Camry CE - White. 4dr, PW. PL 50K mis. $7800 neg Call 703-968-4341 99 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE: V6, 4 dr. leather loaded, CD/cass/am/lm Sunrf, Low miles $9200. 703-729-2445 VOLVO 960, 95. green tan Ithr, 147K, 1 owner good cond Runs great $3600 OBO. 540-219 9900 VOLVO 99 S80 T6, 100k mi, all warr work done loaded, very clean, new tires. $13,500 Mus sell. 703-759-2661 VOLVO, 850 turbo. 95 leather. 3rd seat, chile safety seat. 118K $5200/obo 703-9069314 or 540-675-3395 VOLVO V40 WAGON ‘02: Blue & Beautiful LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 VW JETTA GLS 00: auto, low miles & mint. $10,471. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 -- 610 Jeeps V ___) JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 97. 4x4, 72K mis. very clean, good cond. $6500. 540-439-0830. Sumerduck, VA area. r~ ■n ttQK Boats & Accessories V ___J SAILBOAT W/trailer, 17 . Island daysail. oars & jackets. Swing keel $2K. 16' canoe , oars & jackets $250 540-7881530, 540-219-3913 ' Construction/ 1635 Heavy l Equipment 1996 FREIGHTLINER, FL60. landscape dump, new box, low mis, diesel. AT, $19,900 Great for snow. 703-370-8733 INTERNATIONAL, 81. 30k mis. slate body. 12ft bed, hydro lift new tires, 4 drs. $4500/obo 540-439-0159 1992 KENWORTH, 300 HP. diesel. 9 spd, AC. 22 flatbed, straps, 40K lb tandem axle, air ride. $16,500 703-370-8733 ■ N 640 Motorcycles V___) HARLEY DAVIDSON, '89. Soft tail custom, custom paint, tots of chrome. $11.700 . 540439-8883 HONDA 550 1976 60.000 miles. $500 Call 703-777-8581 YAMAHA '99, V-Star Classic, excel’ body, very good running cond S3000 540-3641135 64-OfHtoad/ ^ Unlicensed HONDA 03 CR250 very good condition & clean. Must Sell! $3500. Contact 703-929-5102 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 ■ CHEVY ‘02 Suburban Cloth intr. AC. all pwr. I cruise. V8, 5.3L auto. 2WD. Front & side airbgs, tow pkg. 3 row seat, roof rack 62K mi. $18,500 neg. 540-3385447. CHEVY SUBURBAN LT, '97. 4x4, 5.7L, all pwr, . wht w/ tan Ither int, cd, cass. tint, trans cooler, 102K mis, great cond, $8995. 540-878-1886 CHEVY ‘00 TAHOE Z71 1 off road pkg, Ithr seats. all pwr, dual air bags, 4 | wh. anti lock brakes. Viper sec. w/ remote start. New Michelin tires. Recently serviced. 80K miles. $15,500 obo. 540-349-8782 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ‘04:k>w miles, immaculate, sunroof, leather, 3rd seat, pwr. options. $21,988. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 04 DODGE STRATUS SXT CPE: 10K, immac, spoiler. CD loaded, power opts. Won't last! $10,988. DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 EXPEDITION, EDDIE Bauer, '97. V8, 4wd, 98K, Loaded. Excel cond, locally driven, $8,850. 540-364-9995 2000 FORD EXPEDITION E Bauer White, snrf. loaded, gar kept. 97k mi. Fact. Warr. $12900 540-891-4384 FORD EXPEDITION XLT '98. blue leather int. PW, PL, tilt, cruise. 3rd seat. 6 disc CD. LOADED! 30K mis. Excellent Cond. $16,995. Culpeper area. 540-727-0320, 540-2123072 cell FORD EXPEDITION XLT ‘00: fully loaded, 1 owner. $12,821. LEESBURG HONDA 1-888-348-9288 FORD EXPLORER 2000. blue, 38.614 mi. sunrf, running bds, sec syst. luggage rack, gd cond.. $14,500. 703-430-3084. GMC JIMMY SLE'96 4x4 Clean, well maintained, 11 OK mi., $3500 obo. 703-314-5200 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO ‘04: 4x4, Immac., leather, CD. SR. Loaded. Pwr. fSpts $20,988 DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 98 ISUZU AMEGO 116k mi, new tires, runs good. $5800/obo. 540338-0706 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD '99:4x4,low miles,6 way leather seats. CD/Cass, loaded, power options DULLES MOTOR CARS 703-777-7077 JEEP GRAND CHAROKEE limited, '96. bk / tan. 4x4, am/fm/pd. all pwr. sunroof, tow pack, $6150 540-347-4289 NISSAN 2001 XTERA. 4x2. mineral blue, 31K, exc cond, $14,800/ obo 571-258-1025. TOYOTA 2004 Land Cruiser, less than 4000 miles. Fully loaded 703-771-3322 or 703209-5212 Randy June TOYOTA '00 4Runner LTD Beige, tan Ithr, 4WD Auto, all pwr. snrf, hitch Well maint'd 105Kmi 540-687-5000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 . 4x4. sport pkg. silver. excel cond. $12,900 OBO. 703-6751087 -\ 670 Traflers V_/ NEED TO CARRY LARGE EQUIPMENT? 28tt. 10 ton. dual tamdtom axle pop up dove tail hauling trailer, goose neck 2003. black $6,250 931-2602693 or 304-279-6583 VALLEY HORSE TRAILER- 38 ft., good tires, transportable, needs some work $650 703-443-8626 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 675Traeks/ 1 Pickups _y ’83 CHEVY 1 ton 10’ Dump. 2 V solid removable sides with tailgate. 90 running gear W/50K. S40-687-5000 CHEVY TRUCK C3500 ’96: V8, 4x4 dr AWD, dual-rear wheels, 7.4 motor, fleet side extended cab, automatic, power everything, black, 137.000 miles, retail $11,450, selling tor $10,000. 931-2602693 or 304-279-8583. DODGE RAM 01 1500 SLT. 4x4. quad cab, AT. CD, 5th whl, pwr, more. 86K mis, $12,500 OBO. 540-351-0922, 540-272-5828 FORD CUSTOM 150 77 pick up 3 sp. on the column $800 as is 304728-0376 FORD CUSTOM PU F150. 1989 Runs w/ current inspection. $800/obo. 540-8225538. .FORD 02 EXPLORER XLT: auto, 60k mi, Gold, 6 CD a/c PW/PDL, cruise, 3rd row seat. $15500. 703• 669-0261 FORD 02 F250 Diseal Super Duty XLT, 7.3L pwr stroke, 4x4. auto, 3 73 limited slip axle, tow pkg, snow plow pkg.' (plow not incl ), reg. cab, cap, 38 K.mi., $23,800 703-494-2714 FORD F-150 LARIAT ’04: white, DVD player, 13,000 miles, extended wairanty Call James @ 703-906-0253. 04 FORD F250 Super duty. White. Toolbox, ladder rack. 4WD, 8’ bed. towing pkg, SNOW PLOW PKG, WARRANTY. 10K mis. Asking $28,000. Call 703369-5743 FORD F250 XLT, 99 crew cab, 4x4. 5.4 trigon 8 cyl, silver, 8ft bed. $14,000. 540-3644149 1987 FORD F-350 4x4: 4spd, 460 engine with snow plow hook-up and factory installed flat & dump bed Org. 32kmiles Must see. $9 000 540-668-6416 TOYOTA TACOMA, 01. silver. V6. 4wd TRD. sr5. ext cab, 5-sp man, AC.pwr locks, drs, wind, cruise, tilt, am/fm/cd, 1 owner. 48K, exc cond. $16,400/obo. 703-4033487. -;——n 680 ttm/Bum V •> CHEVY VAN'91 land y* ton conversion. 130k •ni. Good cond. New [fans $2000. 703-7773581 CHRYSLER: TOWN & Country 96. $4000 good cond 2 slid drs. AC. cruise, supreme sound. 703-444-4423 CHRYSLER TOWN & Country 05, 7K mis, DVD. pwr slide door, silver/grey interior $18,950. 540-351-0267 Chrysler '02 Town & Country Limited, garnet red w/ gray Ithr, fully '"aded w/ DVD player & _ headsets, mint cond , 24 K mi.. $28,000 firm. Call 540-937-2246 Dodge ’96 Grand Caravan ES: white. 3.8 liter, loaded. 92,500 K mi., good cond , $5600 obo. 703-378-4296 FORD CARGO VAN. 04 El 50. white, sliding door, AT. AC, 3.602 mis, excel, cond. Asking $16,500 Call Perry 540-687-8299 Ext 101 FORD CONVERSION VAN '92- Auto, V8. 125K. all the toys, dual AC & Heat, TV, CD Player. Converter, Full Power, Runs Great, Good Condition. $3995/ OBO 703-771-0280 Mercury ’95 /illager126K, well serviced, very clean, pwr locks/ win. keyless entry. CD $2,750 703-727-1143 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Cali 347-4222 ' TYSONS CORNER HONDA Wo are starting the Savings Earfiu •rareunr sam-spn Gim-rwm m Wo art mm set oar Sates Marti So Wat news. fTT' I H "-H I ’ 'll I r?7Tm - JUST SOME MONEY SAVING EXAMTlft - H * | r«mp«c£ *24.608 VNI NKt: *12400 I KL Ft f LVSffWT EXPRFS 2 'W. 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