Rappahannock News, July 14, 2005

127th Year ... No. 28 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS New Washington woodworkers set up shop BOUDOIR ART: One of the creations of J.P.C. Designs. Photo courtesy of Jason Corddry By Bill Kossi.er Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two new businesses opened together in the old Packing Shed in Washington this past June. Blue Ridge Boatworks, a venture in wc'xlen boatbuilding by Rappahannock resident Andew Smith, and J.P.C. Designs, a custom furniture making outfit piloted by Justin Corrdry of Delaplane. Lifelong friends, proprietors Smith and Corddry both in their early thirties, grew up around Linden and have known each other literally as long as either can remember. Corddry even went to preschool with Smith’s brother. Their two independent concerns share a workspace, a phone number, and a focus on traditional woodworking. They both followed similar paths leading them both separately to traditional, fine woodworking. Corddry’s fine furniture: J.P.C. Designs Corddry worked construction a bit before college, then went off to the University of Virginia, where he studied art and physics. After college, Corddry worked for a time building log Photo Courtesy of Andrew Smit^ WANT ONE?: A 16’ Haven built by Andrew Smith, owner of Blue Ridge Boatworks homes in Colorado, honing some fairly advanced carpentry techniques. Then in '98 Corddry began working for Rigden and Rigden See SHOP, Page A2 Private sewage treatment plant nixed Use of Ki theater for office space considered By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer and Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News On July 6, by unanimous vote, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors rejected the request by Ibny and Kelley Williams for approval of a private sewage treatment facility in Chester Gap. But they did leave a very slim possibility for such a facility in the future under very limited circumstances. The, facility, which the county planning commission previously voted to oppose, would have allowed the Williams family to build a residence on a parcel in Chester Gap that is unsuitable for a septic system. Several Chester Gap residents Photo by Richard Lykes SEATS OF POWER: Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors prepare for meeting. Seated from left to right are board members Ron Frazier, Bryant Lee, Roger Welch, Robert f\nderson, county administrator John McCarthy, commonwealth attorney Peter Luke, Chairman of the Board Charles “Pete” Estes and Clerk of the Court, Diane Bruce. spoke passionately against the proposal during the public comment portion of the meeting. Their main coni cems were the ease with which the system could fail, the absence of any way to be confident that septic water was not escaping the system, the absence of any sure enforcement mechanism and the proximity of the proposed facility’s outlet to streams and houses. In response to the opposition of several of his neighbors, Williams said he had a petition in support of the treatment facility signed by those neighbors downstream from his land. Williams questioned whether those speaking in opposition had land downstream from his parcel, and thus whether they had standing to challenge his request. This suggestion was disputed by neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Chester Gap. Before voting against the request, several supervisors empathized with Williams’ objectives while giving their reasons for opposition. “This gentleman has already made a considerable investment in the property. But if he builds this See BOS, Page A2 Kratz will serve ten years By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Kenneth O. Kratz, 39, of Chester Gap, was sentenced in Rappahannock Circuit Court on Monday, the 11th of July to fortythree years in prison, with all but ten suspended. Kratz was given fifteen years for manufacturing marijuana, and twenty years for distribution of heroin. For possession of heroin, three more years were tacked on, to be served concurrently. For the possession of both a firearm and narcotics, the mandatory sentence of five years was imposed. Lastly, for failure to appear in court, Kratz was sentenced to three years. After serving ten years, he will be placed on supervised probation for another five years. Kratz, who pled guilty to the charges on May 9, was initially See KRATZ, Page A3 Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, July 14 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda APPilCATION(S): 1) Demaris Miller; repaint house and trim, add shutters to 525 Main Street On Wednesday, July 20 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Tentative AGENDA OLD BUSINESS SU#05-05-01 Craig/Lantem Lane Farm B&B NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing, Proposed Family Apartment Amendment INFORMATIONAL Building permit report • On July 25, 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 review the pre-final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The public is encouraged to attend. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) * l Heavenly hollyhocks Sunset Hills Farm was ablaze with color over the weekend with their hosts of hollyhocks in full bloom.Located on Christmas Tree Lane, off US 211 near the high school, visitors to Sunset Hills Farm are offered not only a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but also of welltended gardens of flowers and fruit orchards that are among the finest in the area. The hollyhocks and gladiolas are just now at their peak. Peaches are ripening and will be available in about another week; Amish “Brandywine” tomatoes, in about 14 days; and apples in late September. The farm’s popular mums will be available in the fall. All are sold at the on-the-premises farm store. Call Betty or Leon Hutcheson at (540) 987-8804. Photos by Richard Lykes Newsmakers Helping hands Local tsunami relief efforts continue as plans to rebuild a,, village in Thailand are underway. See Page A11. Taste of Rappahannock Belle Meade Schoolhouse will be the setting for this year’s annual fundraising event for Headwaters. See Page B1. 1 Seeking orchids Local editor takes in the beauty of a day's trek somewhere in the Shenandoah landscape. See Page B1. Masked brothers Sperryville grandparents share tips , on what to do with visiting grandchildren in Rappahannock. See Page B6.

BOS From Page A1 system, and puts in a house, it would be a terrible thing if we had to condemn the house in the future.” said supervisor Robert Welch, Wakefield District. Supervisor Ron Frazier, Jackson District, who is also a member of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission, noted:. “The majority of us (on the County Planning Commission) had a problem with compliance. While Mr. Williams may be excellent, if the land is sold down the road... what about maintenance? I’d like to see everyone be able to build a house on their land, but this is a new situation.” While unanimous in their objection to this particular proposal, the supervisors did not completely dismiss the possibility of a facility like this in the future. Chairman of the Board, Charles “Pete” Estes, (Piedmont District) asserted. “I could only see of one case where I would approve a system like this. That is if there were an existing house and that septic system had failed.” On the advice of county attorney Peter Luke, the board voted to disallow the Williams facility under provisions 170-52A and 52F of the zoning code, which prohibit construction that will have an adverse effect upon neighboring property and upon local groundwater, respectively. Ki Theatre to become office space? County administrator John McCarthy brought up a matter raised in an earlier session concerning space the county rents to others. McCarthy indicated he was interested in the best use of county property for the taxpayer and suggested that the old Methodist Church building—rented for the last 10 years to Ki Theatre—might be better utilized as county office space. A number of potential problems that could complicate the conversion of the building to office space were discussed, including the substantial cost of renovation, high cost of maintenance of a clapboard building of that age, the “impossibility” of changing the historic fa9ade or structure—“would the Architectural Review Board (ARB) approve Hardiplank?” it was queried, and the building’s suitability for office space. Although McCarthy said the county was “not interested in getting rid of a perfectly good tenant,” and acknowledged a number of problems that would have to be addressed before the Board PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE CONCERNING FAMILY APARTMENTS f The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 1, 2005, at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the following amendments) to the Rappahannock County Code provisions for Zoning (§170): Delete the first, second and third sentences of §170-62 G. (1) and replace with the following language: Such use shall contain not more than 1,200 square feet of living space. If such living space is in a structure (other than an otherwise permitted single family home) that incudes other accessory space, then it must be served by a separate entrance to the outside of the structure in which it is contained, and there can be no access connection between the family apartment and the balance of the structure. AND Delete the text of the seventh sentence of §170-62 G (1) These proposed amendments shall also be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment at either or both meetings, or by submitting written remarks for the record to the Zoning Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. 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Escrow fund for new track Rappahannock County superintendent of schools, Dr. Bob Chappell, discussed the revised budget for the schools, with special emphasis on the School Board’s request for approval of a “construction escrow account” in the amount of $376,000 for the Rappahannock County High School’s new track. Chappell indicated that it might make it easier to get estimates from contractors if the money were already set aside in escrow. Several members of the board of supervisors inquired if that were necessary since the track’s construction has been approved. Chappell agreed that although this might help to secure bids, it was not critical. The Board took no action. Rural Addition Eligibility There was a brief discussion of the “Rural Addition Eligibility”- road funds program offered by the state. However, Rappahannock County—along with most other nearby counties—are not amending their regulations to qualify for the funds. The small funds available for the county—perhaps $15,000, does not make changing the county’s regulations worthwhile. VDOT’s good work The Board commended VDOT’s representative for the good work they have been doing in the county on road repairs and construction. Gwen Hays of Castleton, speaking from the audience, seconded that compliment and noted that she was particularly appreciative of the quick response she has received from VDOT’s road repair web site Their site is: www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/contact- adot.org/infoservice/contactus.asp. For those who do not have access to the Internet, one can call 1-800-367ROAD. Bill Kossler may be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com Shop From Page A1 Restoration in Boyce. Virginia. With the craftsmen ol Rigden and Rigden (who, incidentally, were roadies for Led Zeppelin and the Who in a life long ago)Corddry expanded and honed his skills working on reproductions of 18th century period furniture pieces, custom paneled rooms and restoration of irreplaceable antiques. After some years with Rigden and Rigden, Corddry felt the itch to go out on his own: “Toward the end maybe half my work was for Rigden, and half was for myself. They were very supportive.” He describes his work as “traditional building with some contemporary style to it”. Much of what he makes is fine, custom furniture for display, with elaborate hardwood inlays and other such elegant touches. But he makes strictly functional custom pieces, for work and studio environments as well. “Often (clients) have something in mind for a long time that they just can’t find.” Commonly, he says, clients have tried out various ready made options, but finally opt for designing the perfect, unique piece for their needs. A serendipitous set-up Having known each other forever, Corddry and Smith wound up opening shop together in Rappahannock serendipitously. They were both looking to set out on their own at the same time. They both have an array of family ties to the area. Both their enterprises have the same sort of space and tool needs. Smith’s elegant skiffs: Blue Ridge Boatworks While both woodworkers are from the general area, Smith, who first came to Rappahannock about nine years ago, is a bit more the spiritual native. His family farms over in Linden. “My dad used to play polo at Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bill Kossler ENTREPRENEUR CRAFTSMEN: Andrew Smith and Jason Corddry pose for a shot outside The Packing Shed. Fannon’s Field in the seventies” Smith related. Smith has been a professional carpenter since 1990, and for the last several years has carried a Class B contractor’s license. Smith moved to Maine to enroll in the Landing School of Boat Building and Design in Arundel, Maine three years ago. There he learned traditional and contemporary boat building techniques. Smith is also certified by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) to work on diesel boat engines, marine electrical systems. So if you have a boat that needs some specialized work, give him a call. Like Kevin Costner, Smith is a devotee of the “build it and they will come” philosophy. The first boat Smith is making at Blue Ridge Boatworks, his new local company will be an Acorn Skiff, a traditional Maine sailing and rowing vessel. This prototype will be done using contemporary materials with traditional techniques and design. The hull, Smith explains, will be of “lap straight construction.” That is, the hull is made from overlapping bent planks, giving the familiar ridged appearance to the exterior of the hull. Traditionally, a hull of this sort would be made by steaming planks of wood and bending them over a frame. It’s elegant and effective. But solid wood construction is very susceptible to shrinking and expansion, and requires a lot of maintenance. “I’ll be overlapping planks of mahogany marine plywood to form the hull, to reduce shrinking and swelling. This preserves the aesthetic appeal of the wood but is so much lower maintenance, and light and strong.” While the outer hull will be painted, the interior, the breast and transom will have what Smith calls “bright work” of finished mahogany, to emphasize the visual and tactile lushness of the wood. Above all else; Smith asked that one particular quote be published for the world to read: “I want to thank my wife Miranda Hope for all her support. She’s really stuck it out, both here and in Maine, and just been awesome.” When asked, Smith avowed that he is not in the dog house trying to get out. The two shops are right in Washington, so if you’re interested in a gem of a boat to give your afternoons on the pond that touch of artistic perfection, or you’re boudoir could use a one of a kind oak and mahogany bureau, stop by the Packing Shed, behind Cinema Paradiso at the corner of Gay and Porter streets, or call (540) 675-9955. I MERCHANDISE! 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Wastewater Treatment Management: Why Me?’ This is the third in a series of articles by Don Audette exploring the characteristics and challenges of wastewater treatment systems By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News Your Septic System’s Viewpoint Imagine if microbes in your septic system could explain their situation to you. Check them out. In your septic tank, the microbes have been chowing down on all that yucky stuff from bathtubs, showers, dishwashers, toilets, and washing machines. The solids (sludge) at the bottom of the tank have been worked over. The lighter solids are floating slowly downward through the liquids above. And on the surface float some fats, soapsuds, and other scum. No new “shipment” from the house is expected. A good day in the tank so far. Word has come in from the distribution box, where overflow liquids from the tank are distributed to perforated drainage tubes in your drain field. No heavy equipment has run over them, compacting or crushing them. Nor has a landscaper dug up a portion or planted a tree so its roots will eventually clog things up. The older microbes are sitting around exchanging stories, gossip, and rumors. About the guy who opened the manhole cover in his tank, was overcome with methane gas, and fell in. The homeowner who put new “Big John” toilet seats in his bathrooms, 19” in diameter versus the usual 14.” That septic tank was holding special focus group meetings. Or the person who ran four loads of laundry, one after another, causing chaos in the tank. Microbes like peace and quiet, not continuous cascades of wastewater. Or the homeowner who had never pumped out a septic tank, so solids and scum ran right out of the tank to the drainage field, clogging it. Yuk.. But, the younger microbes always became upset when hearing about the really bad things flushed down toilets. Stuff like bandages, dental floss, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, etc., that got out into the drainage field, clogging the system, the cause of about 95 percent of the failures of septic systems according to the EPA. Same with grease, another dogger. And, they always wondered what happened in the family when it was discovered their septic tank was loaded with an excessive number of condoms. A lot of side glances around the dining room table that night. Then there were the things that totally killed off microbes and contaminated the ground: gasoline, acid, paint or paint thinner, motor oil, pesticides, etc. Big bucks spent in repairs. The microbes were also aware of studies like, Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance. It said, in part, “Household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other consumables as well as biogenic hormones are released directly to the environment after passing through wastewater treatment processes via wastewater treatment plants or domestic septic systems, which often are not designed to remove them from the effluent.” Another source noted, “Only 30 to 70 per cent of the medications people take is absorbed in their bodies.” The rest is excreted into the toilet bowl to be flushed away. New stuff is appearing in drainage fields with unknown impact. Some think such stuff may result in drug-resistant microbes and the creation of “super bugs.” Suddenly, there was the sound of a toilet flushing and the microbes all became quiet, wondering what the pipe was going to bring them. Bummer. Broccoli again. The Homeowner’s Viewpoint You know, if you personally are putting about 200 pounds of excrement into your septic system each year, and using some 9,000 gallons per year of what was perfectly good drinking water in flushing your toilet, maybe you ought to pay a little attention to the system and not destroy it. It costs about $5,000 for a new septic system, or if you go for one of the new altemative/innovative treatment systems, figure about $25,000 as a start, maybe $65,000 for a high-end unit. The homeowner’s viewpoint? Most exhibit little interest in their septic system. Some do not even know they have one. If they know they have one, there’s a good chance they don’t know where it is. If they know where it is, they don’t know when it was last pumped out, or in what condition the system is in. And with the rapid turnover of homes, improper septic system evaluations on the transfer of properties may result in problems being passed to the next owner. Not only that, if a homeowner is supposed to be responsible for his or her septic system, how is he or she going to make sure family, visiting relatives or friends, strangers, etc., use drains properly and not send bizarre objects, some fatal to a septic system, down a pipe? What if the homeowner rents out the property? Still responsible if renters foul things up? How about customers using bathrooms of a business, institution, or public building? Are they off the hook? EPA’s Management Viewpoint For the management of wastewater treatment in rural and suburban areas, EPA has five Management Models. The simplest and most basic is called Management Model 1, "Homeowner Awareness.” It applies to "areas of low environmental sensitivity, where conventional onsite systems [septic systems] are ade quate to protect water quality and public health.” That fits in well with Rappahannock County. EPA recommends the following for Management Model 1: • Make sure onsite/decentralized systems are installed properly in accordance with State/local regulations and codes. • Make sure they are periodically inspected, maintained, and repaired as necessary. • Know the location of the systems. • Periodically provide owners with operation and maintenance information EPA also notes some possible limitations to Management Model 1: No mechanism to ensure operating compliance of systems; no mechanism to identify problems before failures occur; limitations on building sites to those meeting prescriptive requirements, e.g., perc test, drain field size, safe distances from ground or surface water, etc. In Virginia, the regulatory program for onsite systems is implemented at the county level by the local health department. How well is Rappahannock County doing in satisfying EPA’s guidance for Management Model 1? Next time. Waste matters: annual pumping schedule approved By Bill Kqssler Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Thursday, July 7, the Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority moved to set up a solid waste pumping schedule. They agreed to pump 18 solid waste tanks, equaling 10 percent of their number, every year. They budgeted $4,500 for this pur pose. Pumping the tanks on this basis will increase the efficiency of the plant and decrease the likelihood of contaminated effluent being released into the Thornton river. Authority member Daniel Keyser was appointed treasurer, a role the other members acknowledged he was already performing unofficially- lyIn going over the budget, Keyser noted that the figures for this year are still projections. He pointed out that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality may begin requiring additional water quality tests next year, including tests for several metals. If this happens, it will increase the cost of operating the plant, affecting all budget projections. Chairman Eugene Leggett read a letter from a utility customer disputing their Equivalent Dwelling Unit, or EDU classification. The members went over the criteria for making that determination, Kratz From Page A1 chained in 2001. At the time, he was released on bond and placed in a drug addiction treatment facility. He failed to appear in court, and absconded to Canada for several years. Recently Kratz was deported from Canada to Warren County. The marijuana charges stem from a truck trailer Kratz buried and wired with lights for growing marijuana. The heroin distribution stems from activity in Front Royal and heroin found in his possession. Over the years “There have been a lot of twists and turns in this case,” said commonwealth attorney Peter Luke. “Kratz had a very sophisticated underground operation for growing marijuana. It had its own irrigation system. It also had its own cardon dioxide injected system to enhance to the fullest the growing potential of the marijuana. Kratz was an electrician. It took a lot of electricity to run his operation and he had figured out a way to bypass the meter so that it wouldn’t reflect that high use,” wnpare r CD Rates Bank-issued, FDIC insures to $100,000 1- year 355% Minimum APY* Deposit $5,000 2- year 4.05% Minimum APY Deposit $5,000 3- year 4.25% Minimum APY* Deposit $5,000 •Annual Percentage Yield (APY) — Interest cannot remain on deposit: periodic payout of interest is required. Early withdrawal is not permitted. Effective 07/12/05. Subject to availability and price changes.' The amount received from a sale of a CD at current market value may be less than the amount initially invested. Call or stop by today. Stanley M. Parker*, AAMS 77-C \Kest Lee Street Warrenton. VA 20186 540-o49-97U 800-414-4976 www.edwariljones.coni Edward Jones Serving Individual Investor* Since 1871 continued Luke. “It was quite a thing,” stressed Luke. “Kratz would go to New York where he would sell and/or trade marijuana for heroin. Some of it he used himself but most of it he sold. Then, there was his money laundering operation. It was basically a shell corporation where large sums of money would come in and be recorded but it was just to launder his money.” “For instance,” said Luke, “they might have recorded that they cleaned a house for $1,000 but no house was cleaned and no money exchanged.” “They (the Kratzs) had no other means of support other than living off their drug operation,” noted Luke who added that another twist came into the case when Kratz’s wife, who later pleaded guilty, had agreed to be a witness for the common Healthy Processed Beef (no fillers or sugar) Beef sticks (like Sum Jims) Salami/Bologna Sausages, Hot dogs Beef Jerky Multiple flavors available F Grass Fed Meat ♦Contains Omega 3 fatty acids normally found in fish oils, (grain fed meat has little) ♦Conjugated Linoleic acid, Vit E Spring SAT.F.: Hamburger. Dog bone wealth against her husband who, at that time, had left for Canada leaving her to face charges here alone. Bill Kossler may be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: CARSON BEAHM JOHNSON WHEREAS, the passing of Carson B. Johnson has deprived this community of Rappahannock County of a stalwart leader, citizen, husband, grandfather, father, and friend. WHEREAS, Carson served his community, his Commonwealth and his nation with distinction with the U.S. Army. 82nd Airborne in World War II returning to Rappahannock and marrying the former Aline Brown, his bride of fifty-five years, and making his home with her here for the rest of his life; and. WHEREAS, Carson's community activities while too numerous to recount in full, but included being a charter member of the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority, the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Sperryville VFW Post #1150, and the Rappahannock Lion’s Club. NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, that it mourns the passing of our friend Carson B. Johnson; that it wishes to formally extend its sympathies to his family at their loss; and that it further extends those sympathies to the hundreds of his friends in our community who feel it keenly as well. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread across the minute book ot the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County and that a presentation copy be provided to the family of Carson Beahm Johnson with suitable ceremony and expressions of the Board of Supervisors members’ regard. July 6, 2005 Charles K. Estes, Chairman and decided no action was necessary. Ongoing expenditures for replacing and repairing catwalks around the Sperryville sewage treatment plant were discussed and approved, as were raises for several plant employees. The repairs have cost approximately $2-3 thousand to date, and may cost a similar additional sum. 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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine including Cranial Osteopathy Front Royal 540-635-4100 y MEDIA RELEASE 2005-2006 POLICY FOR PROVIDING FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS August 1, 2005 Rappahannock County Public School today announced its policy tor providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and or School Breakfast Programs Each school and/or central office has a copy of the policy which may by reviewed by any interested party The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for either free or reduced price meals Children who are members of food stamp households or who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible for free meals Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court also may be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income Children who are members of household participating in WIC may also be eligible for free or reduced price meals based on the household s income Household Size Maximum Household Income For Free Meals Household Income For Reduced Price Meals $12,441 $12,441.01 - $17,705 $16,679 $16,679.01 - $23,736 $20,917 $20,317.01 - $29,767 $25,155 $25,155 01 - $35,798 $29,393 $29.393 01 - $41829 $33,631 $33,631.01 - $47880 $37,869 $37,869.01 - $53891 8 $42,107 $42,107 01 - $59922 For Each Additional Family Member - ADD $4,238 $6,031 Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free or reduced price meals for their children Applications are also available at the principal s office m earh school and at the central office To apply tor tree or reduced price meals households must only fill out one application per household and return it to the school division Applications may be Submitted at any time dur mg the school year The information households provide on the application will be used tor determining eio bility and verification of data Applications may oe verged at any time during the school year ov school o' other program officials For school officials to determine eligibility tor free or reduced price benefits housenod receiving food stamps or Temporary Assistance lor Needy Families ,TANF, only have to list them childrens name and food stamp or TANF case numoer and an adult household member must sign the application Households who do not list a food stamp or TANC case nunber including WIC Households must list ttv names ot all household members the amount and the frequency of the mccme received by each nousenoi" member and the social security number of the adult household member who Signs the application ft trhousehold member does not have a social securdy number the household member must indicate that a social security numoer is not available The application must be signed by ar adult household member Under tne provisions ot the free and reduced price mea1 policy Brenda W Payne Food Service Director will review applications and determine eligibility An application tor free or -educed pnce meals cannot be approved unless it is complete Households dissatisfied witn the ruling o’ the eligibility determining otca may wish to discuss the decision with the official on an informal bas s Households wishing to mane a to' mal appeal tor a hearing on the decision may mahe a 'eauest either verbally or m wrung to Dr Robert Chappell Superintendent 6 Scnoolhcuse Rd Washington VA 540-96'-8773 Households may apply tor Fee or reduced pnce meals at any time during ihe school year it a household is not eligible now but has a change Such as a decrease in household income an mcease in household size, becomes unemployed or qualifies tor food stamps o' TANF the household shpud contact the school tor an application Such changes may mane the children of tne Household eligible for benet-rs if the households income falls at or below the levels snow” n the income chart Households that receive food stamps or Temporary Assistance »r Needy Families TANci do not have to complete an application tor tree or reduced price s'uoent meais Scnoo: officials w1 determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the Virginia Department of Social Services that a child is a member ot a household currently receiving food stamps or is receiving TANF School officials will not:t> these households should complete an application if thpy 3-e no! notified of then eligibility within the fi'St '0 days ot the new school vear

Editorial & Opinion -HXappafjannocfe j£eto$Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL,. JBLISHER 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, JULY 14, 2005 Our View Balancing the scales With the resignation of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor still reeling in Washington, D.C. circles, there are now rumors flying around about what 80-year-old William H. Rehnquist might do. He does have cancer but he’s still vertical and, although frail, he may not step down as many assume he will. Another possibility to go would be Justice John Paul Stevens who is older than Rehnquist (85) and healthier and rumored to be hiring staff. That could mean he’s not going anywhere. The only other female justice in history, other than O’Connor, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will surely miss O’Connor’s support and comraderie but will she, also, step down? It’s a fine balancing act because O’Connor seemed to be the sensible one in the middle and a deciding vote when the too liberal judges and the too conservative judges didn’t agree. O’Connor’s vote often made the difference in which way the judicial arm of this country would sway. She was undoubtedly one of the most influential and powerful women in America’s history and she has garnered a reputation for decision-making that always tempered the often aggressive debates of her fellow justices with a keen eye to the facts at hand and an open mind that would allow for the Supreme Court to maintain discretion in their future cases. Ronald Reagan did good by catapulting this Arizona judge to the Supreme Court in 1981. O’Connor was unanimously approved by the Senate. She did nothing but hold her own and it hadn’t been an easy path to reach that lofty position. O’Connor was certainly a model for the woman’s movement graduating from Stanford Law School in 1952 when most women hadn’t jumped on the notion of creating a life for themselves outside of the home. But, O’Connor wasn’t always the feminist’s feminist and she surely wasn’t just a token female judge making history - although she has but all on her own merits. While President Bush may want to put in the first Hispanic justice or perhaps another woman, what’s most important to keep in perspective is maintaining that balance of minds and hearts that has been so critical to our justice system particularly during O’Connor’s near 25 years of service. It’s essential to have someone strong in the middle that can keep either scale from tipping too far from Standing room only It’s Thursday and if you’re in the mood for music head over to the Bleu Rock Inn to hear Linda Heimstra singing songs from the 30s and 40s. It’s all for a good cause as donations go to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Aside from doing good, you’ll have a great time. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a gu,est column, (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (ashenr.an@timespapers.com). i Letters Come out and support Furry Thursdays! I would like to extend my personal invitation to anyone who was around when Benny Goodman was hitting the big time, or wishes they were! This Thursday evening at the Bleu Rock Inn, the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is hosting another in their series of musical evenings, and this week I will be bringing the Gerald Kinzie Trio with me to sing some of the great jazz hits from the 30s, 40s and beyond. Also, Sperryville’s own Mo Day will be singing a few songs from her own great repertoire, to start out the evening. Admission is free while donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit R.A.W.L., and it’s all happening tonight, July 14th, 6 to 10 pm. So come on out and support the folks caring for our animals, enjoy a delightful meal prepared by chef Jim McCullough, or just sip on refreshing libations while listening to the tunes that drove a war-torn world trying to choose joy in the years around World War II. We’d love to see you there! Linda Heimstra Jazz singer Nethers, Va. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News I 40 YEARS AGO July 16, 1965 For a day of fun — take a trip to Hershey Park, Pa. A bus will leave the Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville, on Saturday, July 31, 1965. at 7:30 a.m. Fare-$6.00 adults,$3.00 children under 12 years old. Please contact Mrs. Jeanne W. Mallory, for reservations. Mrs. Buford Edwards of Amissville was an Overnight guest Friday of relatives in Washington D.C. and spent the weekend at the New York World’s Fair. HILLSDALE DRIVE-IN THEATRE Washington, Va —$1.00 per carload— Fri-Sat., July 16-17 Yul Brynner in Invitation to a Gunfighter Also cartoon Sunday, July 18: The Mouse on the Moon Also cartoon —Dentist To Open Office in County Dr. Philip Ferlazzo of Quantico will open a dental office in Washington, Va. July 27. The office will be located in the clinic room in the rear of Washington Elementary School. Dr. Ferlazzo will have a private practice in addition to doing the dental work for students of Rappahannock County Schools. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Dental School, and has just completed two years of duty as a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps in Fort Bliss, Texas. ... All adults and high school students, and as many as possible of the elementary students are urged to have dental work done before SeptemU 1, for after the opening of school, the elementary dental clinic work must be done. ... Dr. Ferlazzo has been secured through the Rappahannock Dental Committee, which is composed of Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance, H. B. Winfrey, Mrs. Elizabeth Buntin, Miss Ruby Jenkins, Mrs. Annie Cook, Mrs. Frances Thornton and O. A. Norton. 25 YEARS AGO July 17, 1980 Mckay Participates in Model Conference Rising Rappahannock Senior Jona McKay was one of 96 students selected from high schools all across Virginia to participate in the nation’s first annual Model Executive Conference held in Richmond during July 6-10. The conference, initiated by Lieutenant Governor Charles S. Robb, was designed to give selected high school students an opportunity to simulate the executive branch of government. ... Jona was given the opportunity to play the role of Senator Hunter B. Andrews. “It was exciting to meet so many people from all over Virginia.” said Jona. “Everyone was very enthusiastic about the conference. It was enlightening to participate so actively”... Jona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. McKay of Castleton. 1965 Assistant County Agent Arlis Frymyer, Doug Baumgardner and Mary Miller Wood attended and participated in the 4H Club Light Horse and Pony Show held Saturday in Culpeper. 10 YEARS AGO July 19, 1995 E-911 It’s ironic and unfair that the jurisdictional battles Culpeper is having over where its dispatch center is to be located will mean that many Rappahannock customers won’t have access to Enhanced 911 until Culpeper gets its own system underway. It seems highly unlikely that the Culpeper governing body will volunteer to have their Bell Atlantic customers lose the call back feature they now have so Rappahannock customers can be .connected. All of this came about because over the years the State Corporation Corrimission has allowed utility companies to establish their “territories” with no regard for the state’s own political subdivision boundaries. Somehow that always seems to work to Rappahannock’s disadvantage. Rentals House Two bedroom, 1-1/2 bath Carriage House, washer, dryer, dishwasher, central heat and air. $550/ per month plus security deposit, i

Getting out of the Iraqi finger trap By John Kiser Special to the Rappahannock News There id an honorable wdy out of Iraq. It’s called democracy. The problem is that it means showing enough respect for Iraqis to let them decide the future of the American military presence. It means letting ordinary Iraqis decide if the risks associated with the withdrawal of American troops are less than the risks of still greater chaos if they stay. A vote is planned in October for the new constitution that is supposed to be drafted this summer. Why not add to the process what, in effect would be a referendum on the US military occupation? Allow Iraqis to . vote on the timetable of withdrawal: immediate, within 18 months, stay as long as needed. America would still be committed to providing reconstruction money, the spending priorities and implementation would be determined by Iraqis - as with the Europeans under the Marshall Plan. It would be their plan, not ours. US expertise is on tap but not on top. America, wo.uld look and be magnanimous. Generosity of spirit is highly valued in the Arab world. It could be embarrassing to the Bush administration if the vote was for American troops to leave, but democracy doesn’t always produce the results one wants. Allowing the Iraqis to decide would make the administration’s rhetoric about promoting democracy credible - we are even wiling to apply it to ourselves. Sacre bleu! On the other hand, if the vote is in favor of the US staying for awhile, that should be subject to reaffirmation every, say, two years. More importantly, it would temporarily legitimize the US presence, one that was initially welcomed if never invited. The big question is whether our presence is making the situation worse or better. Again, let the Iraqis decide. Political Analysis The only strategy that now exists is deja vu - Vietnamization. The notion that the problem is one of “training5, begs the real issue. The real issue is motivation. So long as the US military is the real power calling the shots and the government in place is seen as a dependency, then all who fight for it or support it politically are collaborators in the eyes of the opposition. The Iraqi security forces fight mainly because they need money. They fight unenthusiastically because they know they are branded by the opposition as collaborators and will be even more vulnerable once Americans leave. How would Americas view other Americans who fought for a foreign occupying power that was making their life worse, humiliating them with road blocks and searches and killing civilians every day? Lesson number one, said Robert McNamara in the Fog of War was, “empathize with your enemy.” Looking at the numbers There is a missing link in the public discussion of the insurgency that makes understanding the problem the US faces difficult to grasp. Let’s assume that one third of the 25 million Iraqis want the US to stay to “finish the job” - whatever that is, one third want us out yesterday, and one third has mixed feelings. If one third wants US soldiers to go now, that is roughly 8 million people who blame the US for their woes. Now imagine that each Iraqi whose house has been destroyed, whose children or parents or friends have been killed or maimed by American bombs or bullets, or abused and insulted by American troops has an extended family of 50 relatives. The chances might be 50 percent that at least one of them would want to avenge the crime committed. So, if say, 50,000 Iraqi civilians have been killed or wounded, and another 250,000 have had their homes destroyed, that could translate into 150,000 individuals (.5x300,000) who might be trigger pullers themselves or, at a minimum, aid insurgents with shelter, supplies, money or intelligence. (General Casey, the commanding general in Iraq, has estimated one-half of a percent, or 125,000 active opposition). Then, add to the 150,000 revenge seekers, the 8 million who are viscerally angry at the US because it has invaded their country and made their lives much worse (there would be overlap between the two groups) but are not yet ready to build bombs or become snipers. They might, however, be willing to pay others to do so, or simply provide passive support. Hence, the insurgency has both organized elements (pre-planned Baathist guerrilla warfare, and foreigners), as reflected in the huge underground caches that have been discovered, and a local, spontaneous ad hoc element driven more by anger than ideology. Caught in an old game America is caught in The Chinese Finger Trap, that little flexible woven tube that is given to children as a gag. When told to put their fingers in each end of the tube, they discover that the harder they try to pull out their fingers, the tighter the tube becomes. Similarly, the more the US is drawn into breaking furniture and lives in the Iraqi household, the more angry Iraqis it creates, and the tighter the Iraqi trap becomes. That is what seems to be happening. Iraqi security forces are undoubtedly among those who are angry at the US, but they need to eat too. The most dangerous weapon America has is the power to offer the Iraqi people a choice about its occupation of Iraq. If the US with drew, whom would the insurgency fight? Yes, there could be a different kind of civil, war over the- partition of power. But isn’t there one now? The solution to the Finger Trap is to do the intuitively opposite: relax the strain. While there is hatred of the US, there is possibly even more growing toward the insurgents, viewed by many Iraqis as unlslamic, as defiling their religions by their tactics, and if foreigners, as meddlers. The foreign fighters already seem to be making themselves unpopular because of the “collateral damage” caused by their attacks on US and Iraqi security forces, civilian employees of the US and its dependency government. But the presence of Americans in a Muslim country, killing Muslims, fuels Muslim solidarity and the internationalist jihad side of the insurgency. Our presence in Iraq fuels a nationalist, Iraqi resistance. Let us be wise enough to realize we can’t and shouldn’t try to remake Iraq in our own image. Let Iraqis decide their own future, including how to use American strength and how to eradicate their own insurgency The administration might meditate on what was once said of Bill Gates: the reason he is still at the head of his company, unlike most start up entrepreneurs, is he understood that to keep power he had to give up power. You may contact John Kiser at (540) 987-8445 or email him at jwk@copper.net New construction bid still high By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News StafT Writer Revised, lower bids for the proposed new auxiliary gym and elementary school band classroom have been submitted by the Lantz Construction Company. Since original estimates were submitted, construction costs nationwide have typically sky-rocketed. When the single bid was submitted in March of this year, it came in $805,000 higher than the initial estimate for the job and more than half a million above the most recent estimate. Lantz Construction, already working on heating and air conditioning upgrades at the elementary school, was asked to submit a new, pared down, bare hones bid. School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell reported on the revised bid to the School Board on Tuesday evening. Lantz’s new bid is for $1,907,000 for both a new gym and new band room as a package. If done individually: $719,846 for the band addition and $1,269,000 for the gym if done separately. Half the savings in the revised bid come from eliminating brick veneer from the exterior of the addition. The revised bid is $81,846 less expensive than Lantz’s previous bid, but still well over half a million dollars higher than originally estimated or about a third of the total. The bid is ostensibly valid until August 2nd. 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First there is foxhunting ... now it’s polo playing JJ Ebro Times-Democrat Trends Writer The Virginia Piedmont is a bastion of foxhunting; the home base of Olympic eventers; and now, Polo hotspot. The summer polo season is upon us and more than 150 players — ranging from rank beginners to seasoned veterans and international professionals — now participate in the sport throughout Loudoun, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. “We’re seeing a marked resurgence,” current Great Meadow Polo Club President Phil Karber observed. “There are a lot of clubs, farm teams and leagues. There are several fields and a number of really good stadiums. There is a lot of interest on the part of the public and we are feeding into that and responding to it.” While the Virginia Piedmont has always been home to quality horses and horsemen, and polo is marking close to a century of presence f “ 's RappahannockTRENDS here, the sport’s growth in the area has been unprecedented. Since its founding by Peter Arundel in 1994, GMPC in The Plains has emerged as the premier facility for stadium (also called arena) polo in the country. It has hosted three successive US Open championships and several international friendlies. Stadium polo differs from the traditional grass game in that it is played three to a side, instead of the four that grass requires, and is played in a high-sided wooden enclosure measuring a minimum of 150 feet by 300 feet in area. Grass polo is played on fields at least 150 yards wide by 300 yards long — roughly more than ten acres. Up until the Fifties, both versions were considered prime training for cavalry troopers. Given a regional ---1 Polo Venues Great Meadow Polo Club The Plains, VA Contact: Juan SalinasBentley (540) 253-9845 Destination Polo Willow Run Farm The Plains, VA Contact: Doug Barnes (540)229-POLO Upperville Polo League Foxmount Farm Upperville, VA Contact: Maureen Brennan (540) 687-8617 Northern Virginia Polo League Chetwood Park The Plains, VA Contact: German Noguerra (540)253-5156 Polo on the Mall Washington, DC Contact: Charlie Muldoon (301)972-7288 Bleu Rock Inn Washington, VA Contact: Martin Maldonado (540)987-9522 Therapeutic Massage @> Customized Skin Care <§» Fa( Maria Rosenberg Massage Therapist 540.948.3990 207 S. Main Street, Madison, VA 22727 * history redolent of mounted warfare, as attested to by Civil War markers bearing the names of Jeb Stuart, John Mosby and George A. Custer, and the fact that World War II Generals Jonathan Wainwright and George Patton played on polo fields all over the area, the game’s renewed popularity here seems appropriate. Aside from its own stadium, Great Meadow Polo has use of Ahmad Pirasteh’s arena at Natania Farm south of Warrenton. Stadium polo is also played at the Bleu Rock Inn near Washington, VA in Rappahannock. And former Great Meadow club president Stephen Seager is planning a state-ofthe-art arena, with rubber dust footing to ease the strain on horses’ legs, at his Chetwood Park estate in The Plains. Rappahannock resident Bill Fannon is reportedly making his treasured field available for Great Meadow to play some of its grass league games on this summer. “High-income yuppies are drawn to extreme sports and they also like the social aspect polo provides,” polo instructor Doug Barnes remarked. Barnes operates his Great Meadow-affiliated polo school, Destination Polo, out of Willow Run Farm in The Plains. In the past, the average age of someone taking up polo for the first time, tended to be in the 40s because that was when they felt they had enough resources and probably enough time to take up a sport that had always intrigued them. “There are people sky-diving or bungeejumping and then, they think: Why not polo?,” he said. Kids and Yuppies Nowadays, the ages are trending younger. A lot of that is attributable to Great Meadow’s polo school program which, over the years, has fed young area players into the regular leagues as well as the interscholastic teams. Pirasteh opened his Natania facility up to the local pony club and was responsible for getting a c 36 MONTHS on OX SERIES FARMALL* TRACTORS * !5 And it's a good thing. Easy to operate, the DX Series FARMALl tractors offer the same j? rugged versatility that revolutionized farming in the 1920s. 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Great Meadow’s juniors have gone on to scholarships for perennial intercollegiate championship contenders, University of Virginia and Texas A&M. Among them, two sets of siblings: Adair and Fiona Seager, children of former club president Stephen Seager; and, Matt and Erin Dougherty, children of Delaplane resident Kevin Dougherty. They have provided an inspiration for the younger generation and their hardworking polo moms, who now see an opportunity to parlay horse-craziness into a college education. Barnes said he has sixteen students, so far, signed up for the season. “Mostly young teens and a few in their forties, but I have a sixyear old and a sixty-year old, too,” he observed. He expects more will be signing up as the season heats up and the “Twilight Polo” program starts to draw families out to the club on balmy Saturday nights. Tobin MacGregor, 36, a lobbyist for the aerospace industry, is a Georgetown resident, who comes out “Thursday afternoon to play polo until Sunday,” he said. He lives on a farm in Unison and telecommutes during the season. “I’ve been playing off and on since I took it up at Great Meadow years ago and finally decided I’ve got to get organized and do this thing properly,” he said. Chilean professional German Noguerra operates the Polo Notes The word “polo” originated from the Tibetan word “pulu", meaning ball. The British discovered the game in India and introduced it to the western world. The ball utilized for field play, which used to be made of willow root, is now made of hard plastic. The arena ball is inflated and is sized like a miniature soccer ball. A polo mallet, or “stick,” measures anywhere from 49 to 54 inches, depending on the height of your mount, and has a rattan (not cane, not bamboo) shaft and a hardwood head. There are a couple of players using graphite shafts but most prefer the traditional feel of rattan (a sturdy vine harvested from the jungles of Southeast Asia). The polo pony is usually horse sized, anywhere from 14.3 to 16 hands, depending on the size, weight and preference of the rider. Thoroughbreds, Argentine criollos or their crosses are preferred. Most players also favor mares over geldings. Average price for a sevenyear old, “made” pony for medium-goal play is around $15,000. You’ll need anywhere from two to eight mounts according to which format, and level, you play. All players shake hands after a match, particularly if it was a rough and hard-fought. grass 4-goal Northern Virginia Polo League out of the Seagers’ Chetwood Park estate in The Plains. Chetwood will be hosting the USPA 4-goal Amateur Cup later in July. Noguerra previously ran the polo school at Willow Run for the last four years and taught an average of seventy neophytes a season. Of these, he estimates, twenty actually go on to play in the local leagues. “I’ve taught a lot of kids and they usually disappear from polo when they start going to college,” he remarked. At a grass scrimmage at Chetwood last Wednesday afternoon, two of his current crop, Caroline Chewning, 17, of Upperville, and Ashley Van Metre, 14, of Middleburg, were clearly thrilled to be practicing with highlyrated professionals. Their doting mothers were fieldside, cheering them on and hotwalking their horses. “My mom’s been pretty supportive. Sometimes she complains she has to drive me out when she has so many things to do, but she does it anyway. So far, she hasn’t complained about the expense,” Van Metre said. Suzy Chewning said it was a “relief” for her when her daughter switched from hunter-jumpers to polo. “It’s a much more relaxed atmosphere than showing. Less FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. 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Converts and Females The most interesting statistic for Noguerra, given polo’s tradition as a maledominated sport, is the fact that “70% of my students have been female.” He thinks it is due to the fact that, at least in the DC and Northern Virginia area, “women are in the same jobs as men and earn the same.” A number of players are converts drawn from other equestrian pursuits. Maureen Brennan was a confirmed “velvet-head,” a show-jumper, for most of her life until her family acquired Jack Kent Cooke’s estate on Atoka Road in 2000. The estate included Middleburg’s famed Phipps Field and the purchase left area players wondering about the future of that cherished Bermuda turf. She got a call from Kris Bowman, then polo manager at.Great Meadow, and was invited to participate in an exhibition game pitting show jumpers against each other in a “Twilight Polo” arena match. The club puts on such exhibitions as a cross-pollination technique, exposing riders from other disciplines such as steeplechase racing and foxhunting to polo, often for the first time and usually to raucous taunts and applause from their peers in the stands. And, it makes for a few converts. “I took a few lessons and was hooked. I bought two ponies the following year and played in the 3-goal but I was still showing. Then, in 2002, I sold all my jumpers and was totally committed to polo,” Brennan said. Now, she runs the Upperville Grass League which plays 810 goal polo, the highest format in the area. “My objective is to have the highest level polo on the best quality fields,” she said. Aside from Brennan’s field, the Upperville League uses Eric Steiner’s at Foxlease. Currently in its third season, it is an extremely competitive league and draws polo professionals from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. And now, “practically every single team has a woman on it,” Brennan remarked. In fact, Upperville will be hosting a qualifying game for the US Polo Association’s Women’s Championship Tournament this summer. “Some of the best women players in the world will be coming to play, including Sunny Hale,” Brennan said. Hale, now at 4 goals (she was previously rated 5), is the highest rated female polo player in America and has won the US Open. Marketing “Twilight Polo” at Great Meadow was traditionally held on Friday evenings. “However, with the worsening commute, I thought we could get a lot more people out to the games, both'locally and from Washington, DC, if we held it on Saturday instead,” explains Great Meadow polo manager Juan Salinas-Bentley. Area businesses, cognizant of the sport’s increasing draw, have signed on as sponsors. The long list includes real estate companies, local banks, veterinary See POLO, Page A7

Local 4-H club members brine home the awards The Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club participated in the Culpeper-MadisonRappahannock Farm Fair July 5-9. Kevin Riedel, Samantha Falls, Robert Falls, Connor Forrest, Amber Dodson, Timmy Jenkins and Caroline Massie participated in the Swine Show on July 5. Kevin received a first, two seconds and a third place ribbon for his market hogs. Samantha earned a sixth place ribbon and Robert Falls earned a fourth place ribbon. Caroline received a first, second, third and fourth place ribbon and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Two. Amber and Connor participated for the first time with Amber receiving two first place and one second place ribbons and also Junior Novice Showmanship. Connor received a second and a fifth place ribbon. Caroline also raised two market steers. She received the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, the Reserve Bred and Owned steer, the Grand Champion Lightweight Steer and Reserve Medium Weight steer. She also placed second in her Senior Showmanship Class. Participants in the Showcase Building included Anne Ashleigh Lamma, Devin Day, Carly Day, Caroline Massie and adults Hazel Zinn-Day and David Massie. The sale was held on Friday, July 8. Many thanks to the county businesses and individuals who supported the county’s youth with their projects. An Awards picnic culminated the week with Caroline Massie receiving the Swine Service Award, the Outstanding Swine Exhibitor and first in Senior Scrapbook and second in the Barn Display. The Carcass Awards Picnic will be held on August 18 at the Madison Fairgrounds. Pullen retires from Air Force Air Force Lt. Col. Karen A. Pullen has retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of military service. Prior to retiring, Pullen was an intelligence plans integration chief with the U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Pullen was decorated with the Santos Dumont Medal of Merit and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Pullen was one of the first Air Force foreign area officers and the first woman to attend the Brazilian Air Command and Staff College in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese, Pullen was the first woman attache in Brazil from 2001 to 2002. She was awarded the prestigious Santos-Dumont Medal for her efforts in improv ing communications between the U.S. and Brazilian air forces. The award was presented by the Office of the Defense and Air Attache, i Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The Santos Dumont Merit Medal was created in 1956, and is awarded to distinguished persons that have contributed for the progress of Brazilian aviation. In addition, Pullen was decorated with her third Defense Meritorious Service Medal. She' led her division in the production of over 3,200 target materials, 12,400 aim points and 900 battle damage assessments during Operation Iraqi Freedom, receiving praise from the U.S. Central Command Director of Intelligence. She resurrected the Intelligence Plans and Policy Organization ensuring effective and timely communication paths with external intelligence agencies and orchestrat•• ed superb intelligence injects into Command plans that guaranteed critical intelligence was available for war fighter execution. Pullen is the daughter of John W. and Dorothy J. Pullen of Sperryville Pike, Boston, Va. The colonel is a 1985 graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, where she received a bachelor’s degree in political science. She earned her master’s degree in 1992 after graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. Her husband, Kenneth Gardner, is the son of Ruth and stepson of David Strotman, Wesleyan Court, Magalia, Calif. Softball starlets Photo courtesy of Bill Payne Fueled by a disappointing runner-up finish in the recent Virginia Babe Ruth Softball District 3 tournament hosted by Amissville’s Piedmont Softball Association in Rappahannock County June 22-June 26, Piedmonts own 18 and Under All-Star team went back to work in hopes of capturing the state championship in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Hosted by Blue Ridge Softball League, the state Babe Ruth Softball tourney involved 42 teams (all ages) from all over Virginia July 7 - July 10 with games played from dawn into the night each day on six diamonds from the tournament’s start. When the dust settled in Stuarts Draft over the weekend, the Piedmont girls were undefeated at this level, winning their final playoff game 12-0. This state championship title advances the team to the Babe Ruth Southeast Regional tournament hosted by Pitt County Girls Softball Association of Greeneville, NC, the week of July 27-31. These Piedmont girls are already making fundraising plans for their trip; contributions to assist the team with travelaccommodations will be appreciated and may be sent to: PSA, P.O. Box 134, Amissville, VA. Ready to play ball again are:Front Row (l-r): Jillian Prior, Brittany Buchholz, Elvira Yanez, Hannah Lawrence Second Row: Megan Payne, Nikita Long, Jessica Frazier, Jessica Lorick Back Row: Bill Payne, coach; Amber Long, Jami Jacobs, Paula Raney, Emily McVearry, Jordan Deane, Rachel Bradley, Mauri Payne, coach. Griffin Tavern monthly update Music (All Music begins at 8pm) Fri, 15: Classic and Folk Rock by Bobotto Sat, 16: Reggae by Street Legal Fri, 22: Classic Rock Covers by DC Motors Fri, 29: Blues and Rock by Elizabeth Lawrence Sat, 30: Reggae by Street Legal Upcoming Events Hunk o’ Meat Tuesday: Every Tuesday night, order the Hunk o’ Meat of the day and get your choice of two sides for $16. Pizza and Beer Night: Every Wednesday, get a 12 inch pizza and a bottle of beer for $10 or you can get the pizza alone for $8. TVivia Night: Every Thursday night in the Pub. Games start at 8pm with background music provided by Richard Brady or Danny Schneible from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. Saturday Night Reggae - Come and enjoy the month of July this summer with Reggae classics and originals all night. Polo From Page A6 practices, farm machinery and auto dealerships, jewelers, restaurants and bars. Great Meadow brought in Palm Beach equestrian events coordinator Elizabeth Hedley as a consultant to help expand its HfilSEUB! reach. “To make polo sustainable, we’re focused on the next generation, bringing in younger players, expanding public awareness about the sport, always trying to increase the level of play,” Karber said. Corporate sponsorship helps offset club costs for its outreach programs and charities. Karber, who also chairs the USPA’s marketing committee, is seeking to reinvigorate the Piedmont Polo Association. The PPA was established in 1955 by Arthur Arundel for the purpose of coordinating club activity throughout the region. “It will be vital to ensuring critical mass and synergy as we undertake preparations for the 100th Anniversary of polo in the region in 2008,” he said. The Rincon brothers Hector, 1 0) O u Q) •fM u CL ■x w 05 ■ft* 0> ■P PQ fcD e **■< o & OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM AND SO CAN YOU! Located in sought out Rappahannock | County in Washington VA One level of easy comfortable country living tucked amidst 14+ acres of serenity. Barn, outbuildings & chicken coup ready for your ! wants & wishes to recapture the way things used to be! MLS# RP5248657 $484,900 BRING YOUR HORSE OR HOBBY Intricate details & character inside & out makes this one of a kind. Master on main & upper level suites as well. rimsnea lower level ior potential Au Paire or rental income. 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Lured by the Rappahannock countryside, they bought a farm in Huntly last year as a weekend retreat for the clan and took polo lessons on a lark from Noguerra in the Fall. This summer, they are fielding a team in grass 4-goal Northern Virginia Polo League run by Noguerra. “The polo crowd is upscale, very sociable, with a broad range of ages. You have singles partying at the tailgates and then you also have families with their kids and their pets. We’re looking at polo to help promote our business and we also want to bring our customers from Bethesda and DC to this area,” Hector said. The Rincons are planning to host fieldside parties with Tex-Mex food, margaritas and mariachi bands. While stadium polo is considered more beginner- and spectator-friendly than field polo, and therefore attracts more corporate marketing interest, the game on the grass has a loyal following of cognoscenti. “I love watching the grass games. The sound of drumming hooves on the turf is thrilling. Nothing compares to it,” an onlooker remarked. That old raider, Mosby, would approve. SOLD Jackson House Philip C. Strange and Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors are pleased to announce the sale of the Jackson House. This recently renovated 4,600 sq. ft. home on 5 acres is an extraordinary property. Built as an assisted living facility with 6 bedrooms an^ 4 full baths, a large dining/living room, and second kitchen, it is ideal for a B&B or family retreat. Philip. C. Strange would like to thank Cheri F. Woodard of Frank Hardy, Inc. for her assistance in this transaction. Philip C. Strange 540-937-5858 philipcstrange@mris.com

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I800s Log Cabin moved from Pennsylvania sits majestically on 2.8 acres with amazing view of Old Rag Mountain. Unusual two story with new tin roof. Heart pine flooring from original home throughout. Has power but needs septic and well. Offered at $500,000. nine wooded acres less than a mile from Shenandoah national Park affords solitude and views. Lots of glass in this three-bedroom contemporary with open floor plan provides bright sunrises and magnificent sunsets. Offered at $429,000. APPAHANNOCR Ieal estate ■Resources Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com 540-675-1190 Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 ©earthlink.net DJ www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Your Country Property Realtors v 4 acres of mountain land within 1/2 mile of Shenandoah national Park. 4-room log house with kitchen, 3BR/1BA, needs TLC, 3 stone chimneys, pond site, well and septic. $235,000 Commercial space available over 13,000 sq ft. Call for specific details too numerous to mention. Owner is licensed Real Estate Agent. $1,200,000 Skyline Drive's liogwallow Flats Overlook lies above four lots being offered ».38 acres in the Twin Falls Subdivision of beautiful and secluded Riley Hollow. Existing drainfield approved possible 2 building sites. $329,000 D Visit our website at www.samsneadrealty.com to search ALL listings within the MLS Database Locally owned and managed. Your Hometown Realtors- www.samsneadrealty.com 540-987-9243 « Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life $450, was reported stolen from the Christopher Goodine jewelry shop on Main Street in Washington. Road mayhem On July 1, on Rudasill Mills Road, near the intersection with Rockmills, a ‘96 Subaru driven by Arnulfo Rodriguez of Herndon ran off the right side of the road, over corrected and hit an embankment off the left side. Rodriguez was not injured. Trooper Kerrianne Corbett responded to the scene at 4:40 p.m. and charged Rodriguez with failure to maintain control of a vehicle- reckless driv ing. On July 4, at 6 p.m. trooper Don Corbin responded to an accident on Route 522, north of Flint Hill, at Route 637. Audrey Tupper, 22 of Sperryville, driving an Isuzu Trooper, partially left her lane on a hilly bend in the road, striking a 2001 Chevy 4-door sedan driven by Paul Welcher, 21, of Orange. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries. Tupper was transported to Fauquier Community Hospital, and Welcher was treated at the scene. Trooper Corbin charged Tupper with reckless driving. Wednesday, July 7, just Sperryville Realty 11909-A Lee Highway • P.O. Box 102 SperryviUe, Virginia 22740 • 540-987-8088 Great location, Sperryville/Woodville area, 7 room and bath farmhouse, needs restoring, outbuildings, 2.44 acres. Reduced to $225,000 James W. Leake, Broker, - 540-987-8236 Bud Corder - 540-675-3291 • Barbara Sisk - 540-987-9015 before 4 p.m., Lina Horton, 38, of Clifton, Virginia ran off the left shoulder, onto the median of Route 211, just west of Viewtown Road. Horton lost control, and the vehicle rolled several times, coming to a rest upright. She was transported with non-life threatening injuries. Trooper Chris Roop and First Sergeant Gary Settle responded to the scene. Horton was charged with reckless drivingfailure to maintain control of a vehicle. Around three o’clock on the afternoon of July 10, Donald Price of Kerneysville, West Virginia, was driving a 2005 FI50, hauling a trailer eastbound on Route 211. Just east of Tiger Valley Road, Price, 56, ran off the right shoulder, lost control, got turned sideways, and both truck and trailer turned up on their sides. Driver Donald Price was charged with failure to maintain control- reckless driving, and was transported with nonlife threatening injuries to Fauquier hospital. A passenger was treated at the scene. :: v U- / i EAGLE’S NES' _£ alEstateIII ye Se Rick Kohler Real ;\1 taAJLiiililiJL sSipP^I

Obituaries Glenn J. Olinger Glenn James Olinger, 50, of Fealeton, died Monday, July 4, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1955 in Fauquier County, to Aubrey James Olinger and Jean Rae Robinson Olinger of Remington. In addition to his parents, Mr.. Olinger is survived by one son, Alex Olinger and his wife, Kandi of Front Royal, one grandchild, Alexus Olinger of Front Royal, one sister, Sue Olinger of Raleigh, NC, a nephew, niece, and additional family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Olinger. A graveside service was held Friday, July 8 at Remington Cemetery with Pastor .Lee Brown and Pastor Marty Hutchinson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, PO. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701 and/or to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, PO. Box 33, Flint Hill, VA 22627. Lucille A. Atkins Born in Rappahannock Lucille Ann Atkins, 89, of Warrenton died Tuesday, July 5, at Warrenton Overlook and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom February 16, 1916 in Sperryville to the late Herbert H. Atkins and Lena Atkins. Mrs. Atkins was a member of Sperryville United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Lecie Leake of Sperryville and Helen Atkins of Flint Hill, one brother, Cecil Atkins of Amissville, two nieces, six nephews. Additional survivor* include a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie Atkins and one niece, Doris Atkins. A funeral service was held Thursday, July 7, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Rev. Kirby Shenk officiating. Interment was followed in Washington Masonic Cemetery, Washington, Va. r Talk-ln Real Estate 'N Radon Should 1 get a Radon Test on the purchase on my new home? When people ask me if they should get a radon test 1 always answer YES. The answer is always better safe than sorry. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that could cause serious respiratory problems for those who inhale it. Homes are being built much more energy efficient and with less ventilation these day’s. Concentrations of Radon gas could be much higher in these homes verses the older homes of years gone by. A relatively simple test will let you know what levels of Radon are present in your home; If levels are too high Radon Remediation may be required to ventilate your home of this gas. The cost for doing this will vary depending on the sire and style of your home but for an average home will range between $ 1,000 and $ 1,500. Some of the new homes being built have a Radon Remidiation system pre-installed in case it is needed later. Ask about it if you are buying a new home. It is a good idea to have your house tested for Radon. A Radon Test will help insure the safety of your family and will be useful information to pass on to future owners of the property. If you are thinking of buying or selling, give me a call. Sam Snead, broker c.ri.crs. orb Home: 540-987-9336 Locally owned and man '$ed. __ Your Hometown Realtors ® 540-987-9243 • www.samsneadrealty.tom Memorial donations may be made to Thornton Gap Baptist Church. Joseph B. Deal Family in Speryville Joseph Baker Deal, 45, of , Culpeper, died Thursday July 7, at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was bom on January 10, 1960 in Fauquier, Virginia to Lester and Hazel Deal of Sperryville, Virginia. • Mr. Deal owned and operated Deal’s Lawn and Tree Service. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, four brothers, Don Deal and his wife, Linda of Culpeper, Virginia, Wayne Deal of Kernersville, North Carolina, William Deal of Wolftown, Virginia, Tony Deal of Culpeper, Virginia and three sisters, Nancy Taylor and her See OBITUARIES, Page A10 Real Estat ON SITE FRIDAY, JULY 15. 2005 AT 1PM 35 Maple Knoll Lane, Amissville Rappahannock County, Virginia 3 bedroom ranch with detached 2-car garage 33 x 40 frame bam with paddocks 6.28+/- beautifully maintained acres REAL ESTATE: That certain tract of land containing 6.28+/- acres. 35 Maple Knoll Lane, Amissvitle. Rappahannock County. Virginia, and recorded in deed book 185. page 620 and further described on tax map 32B-1-I. This serene retreat, secluded without being remote, is currently zoned agricultural and is served by private water and septic. 2004 RE taxes - $1,758.%. NOTE: The sellers, having purchased a home in Montana, have chosen the auction method to merchandise this highly desirable RAPPAHANNOCK property quickly and fairly. For a color brochure of this property along with additional Terms and Conditions of Sale, please contact: Bill Payne Auctions, inc. VAAF330 PO. Box 178. Arr.issville. VA 20106 540-937-4142 payne729@earthlink. net www. bpa uctions. com SOLD The Cabin on Piedmont Avenue Justin H. Wiley and Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors are pleased to announce the sale of The Cabin on Piedmont Avenue, a completely hand crafted log and clapboard home built by a master craftsman. Hand hewn logs, stone foundation, stone chimney and fireplace, tin roof and many other artistic features. This 2,000 sq. ft. home is 2/3rds finished. On 14private acres and very convenient to the town of Washington, VA. Justin H. Wiley 540-672-5603 jwiley@farmandestate.net E AT ITS NEW LISTING! HIGHLAND FARM - Located in southern Fauquier Countv, this 30 am* estate is the ideal country property for those with discriminating taste. Boasting generous frontage on the Rappahannock River and commanding views of the rolling Virginia countryside to the Blue Ridge mountains, Highland Farm has potential as a hunt box, vineyard, or private retreat. The outstanding collection of specimen trees, manicured lawns, a sparkling pool and koi pond provide an enchanting setting. An historic stone guest cottage overlooks a large pond and open pastures. The main house features 4 bedrooms, including 2 master suites, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, solarium with jacuzzi and many other extras. Thoughtfully laid-out horse facilities include a 5 stall bam with foaling room, wash stall and loft, together with a variety* of outbuildings, run-in sheds and board fencing in all paddocks. The property is offered in three tax parcels. $2,000,000 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 NEW LISTING! TOUCHSTONE COTTAGE - A gardener's Holighf this charming cottage is nestled in a ( UNDER CONTRACT • A thoughtful layout makes this 3 BA, 2BA house Wim gitvmlouse uugm, any anu easy :o maintain. $699,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 NEW LISTING! MT. WELBY - Exquisitely renovated historic estate in Fauquier near Rappahannock Count)'. Generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings in this 3BA 2.5BA home. Commanding views of, the Blue Ridge, old stone walls, and 3 ponds on 22 acre's. Additional acreage available. Old Dominion Hounds territory near Marriott Ranch. More photos and description at: www.fapns-estates.com. $1,595,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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. 4 stall barn. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt'territory. $2.9 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 CHANCELLOR'S ROCK FARM - Rappahannock's most magnificent estate. This 44t> acre working cattle farm has twice been featured in Architectural Digest and boasts a log and stone cabin main residence, two guest houses, manager's house, and a remarkable pool and dining complex. Numerous outbuildings include a garden cabin, 5-stall barn, run-in shed, hay barn, 4 bay machine garage, and 3 greenhouses. Incredible mountain views, frontage on the Rappahannock River, world class gardens and a tennis court complete this luxurious and private retreat. Shown by appointment to qualified buyers only. Price available on request Gloria Armfield 540-687-6395 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 THE HISTORIC GAY STREET INN - An exceptional opportunitv to purchase a charming residence and thriving Bed and Breakfast. The restored ISoO's farmhouse features 4 guest nx>ms, each with its own full bath. The tasteful 3 BD, 2 BA 1992 addition server as the Innkeepers' primary residence. $849,500 Howie Szvaim 540-937-3996 THE STUART HOUSE - Rare combination of mountain views and rural ambience in an in-town setting. Large, comfortable, and elegant 4* BD, 3 BA, Victorian. Landscaped 1.5 acres bordering large meadow. Ideal full-time residence. $695,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 NEW RENTAL! - Charming old log home with all the modem conveniences. 3 bedrooms. 1 1/2 half baths. Two porches. Spectacular views and 50 acres to hike. $1,500 per month. Amy Shane Timbers 540-987-8668 Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 Main Stnvt • PO. Box 2nn • Washington, \ A 22747 Phone: (540) 675-1488 • Web: www.amf-rpk.com Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY m &

Obituaries From Page A9 husband, McKinley of Stanley, Virginia, Pam Deal of Culpeper, ■ C Virginia and his twin sister, Joyce Lindsey and her husband, Ray of Brightwood, Virginia. Additional survivors include three nephews, one niece, also a host of other fam ily, friends and loved ones. A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 10, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Douglas Farmer officiating. Interment followed in Etlan Cemetery. Mato sure you come home to an empty house. with silent Partner you'll always know. PEACE OF MIND / WITH HONESTY & INTEGRITY ^ Sttent Partner is locally owned & family operated since 1991. Providing 24/7 maintenance for over 100 government buildings & 400 businesses and homes in Fauquier County. 6 Months Free Monitntfrtg i 24/7 Emergency Monitoring System 24/7 Technical Support 1 Yr. Parts & Labor Warranty Camera & intercom Systems Keyless Entry Systems Smoke Alarm Setup Silent Partner ' SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. Call us today for a^| free home evaluation. 8356 WEST MAIN STREET MARSHALL. VA 20116 540-364-3872 • TOLL FREE 800-200? C53 w w w. s 11 e n t p s s. c o m ocas 11 Pallbearers were Joyce Lindsey, Michael Deal, Bryan Deal, John Taylor, Jeff Stoneberger, Clifton “Tippy” Jenkins and Richard “Buddy” Brown. Honorary Pallbearers included F.D. Coffey, Jr. and Dick Hensley. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Culpeper County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 731 Culpeper,, Virginia 22701. N • w Mary W. Groves Washington native Mary Wharton Groves, 78, of Bealeton, died at home on Saturday, July 9. She was born in Washington, VA on May 30, 1927, a daughter of Gilbert Wharton and Mamie Fincham Wharton. Mrs. Groves was a direct descendant of several Minutemen and a member of the Culpeper Minuteman Chapter of the DAR. She retired from the U.S. Government where she worked as a supply support specialist for the U.S. Army and was a member of the Remington Baptist Church. Mrs. Groves is survived by her husband of 52 years, O: William Groves and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers; Eunice Sisk, Rachel Frazier, Susan Brown, Gibson Barbara D. Berry Barbara Dodson Berry, 55, of Rutherford College, N.C., \ died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Valdese General Hospital. She was bom September 15, 1949 in Charlottesville to the late Milton and Vennie Clark Dodson. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Dodson. Survivors include her husband Richard C. “Rick” Berry of the home; a son, Clint Berry of Rutherford College; a daughter Kristina Sutton and husband George of Raleigh N.C.; two brothers, Milton Dodson Jr. of Manassas, and John Dodson of Catlett; and six sisters, Mary F. Gentry and Anne Jenkins of Manassas, Lucille Atkins of Culpeper, Lillian Jenkins, Betty Keys, and Shirley Dodson of Boston, Va. Also Surviving are two grandchildren, Matthew and Timothy Sutton of Raleigh, N.C. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 5, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, N.C., The Rev. Paul Deal officiated. Interment followed in Burke Memorial Park. k 31 Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road. Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28210. JT * Rappahannock Opfice 8 --I®® fl Sr* ^ , • • ' CsiSiP 1 !S1b»mwillmBI ■ * Rlflj5®'T ""21 re,;; '* PJ| MlLwiirmtidkm Brokers of Farms, Estates and Fine Country Property B*3 PaDUA Lane — Beautifully designed home with many special features on 14 secluded acres - minutes to the Park. 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Memorial contributions may be made to the Remington Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 159, Remington, VA 22734. Kathryn D. Amos Flint Hill resident Kathryn Davis Amos died aboard the Aleutian Falcon outside Dielingham, Alaska on July 5. She was bom January 27, 1968 in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., daughter of Captain and Mrs. Robert Amos of Flint Hill. Ms. Amos was an elementary teacher and also worked in the commercial fishing fleet. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Susan B. Amos of Fairfield, Ca., nieces, aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on July 14 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Trinty Episcopal Church or Washington Baptist Church. George W Qaizejr. Inc REALTOR ZHfi 30 South Cameron Street Winchester, Virginia 2260i$§ h Office (540) 662-5058 -ft Res: (540) 667-3282 rn l» Face (540) 722-5020 4 Bedroom Colonial under construction. 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Photo courtesy of Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization STILTS TO COME: Most of the structures in Ban Pak Tream were destroyed in the tsunami. These are examples of new houses yet to come. Photo courtesy of Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization NEW BOATS: Most of the fishing fleet of small boats was destroyed by the tsunami. Funds donated by Rappahannock's Thailand Relief Organization will help replace some of the lost boats. Photo by Richard Lykes LOCAL LEVERAGE: The well-attended “Thai dinner” held at Trinity Episcopal Church in May helped raise over $8,000 for relief efforts in the group's adopted village of Ban Pak Tream in Thailand. —— 11 Photo courtesy of Thailand Tsunami RelipJ Organization FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Most villagers improvised by eating their meals on simple mats outside their tents when homes and furniture were lost. Rappahannock ‘adopts’ tsunami-damaged Thai village By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Adopting “sister cities” is common among municipalities, but private citizen groups “adopting” a village is more unusual, particularly one that has been destroyed by natural disaster. However, not in Rappahannock. Here, a volunteer group— the Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization (TTRO)—has inspired many in the county to support a successful and ongoing charitable effort to adopt “Ban Pak Tream,” a costal village in Thailand that was largely destroyed by Southern Asia’s giant tsunami last December. _" To date, TTRO has reused over $17,000 to support rebuilding of the village, including helping provide seed money to replace their temporary tents with new basic homes for the 121 survivors (including 37 schoolchildren). Other needs will be met, at least in part, with contributions to replace lost fishing boats, water pumps and tanks, generators, and other necessities to help make the village economically sustainable again. One of the largest single efforts that hopefully will inspire other organizations and individuals in Rappahannock to join in this endeavor is the work of Trinity Episcopal Church in Little Washington. More than $4,300 was raised at a special “Thai Dinner” held in May by the church to raise funds to help the villagers in their recovery and restore their fisheries. Parishioners contributed an additional $2,500 independently. All together, Trinity Episcopal Church has raised more than $8,000 to help the villagers of their “adopted” village in Thailand. Alaina Love of Flint Hill, who has spearheaded this successful effort to aid a small tsunami-ravished village in far-off Thailand, is planning a trip in August to visit the village that Rappahannock’s TTRO has “adopted.” Love’s trip will focus on how the Rappahannock group’s support is providing help to change life for the better in this small village, par ticularly as it affects the children. The film will be shown at a benefit planned by the organization in the fall. Further information on the effort is available through Ms. Love at 540-631-0215. NEW ADVANCES IN i Gastric Reflux Disease jpF Elizabeth Bush, MD You may not recognize the term GERD but you may know some of its symptoms. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is commonly known as "acid reflux." Once this chronic condition is triggered, it's likely to be a lifelong problem. A new procedure available at Culpeper Regional Hospital can help diagnose this condition safely and accurately. The Medtronic BRAVO™ pH Monitoring System is a tiny radio-transmitting capsule that monitors acid levels in the esophagus. Once in place, the capsule transmits data up to 48 hours to a pager-sized receiver worn on a tJelt. The capsule is disposable and is passed naturally within a few days. “The BRAVO™ system is a much more comfortable way to diagnose GERD," says Elizabeth Bush, MD, gastroenterologist "The capsules can give patients accurate diagnoses without restricting their daily routines." If you're seeking relief from your severe, persistent headburn, call Dr. Bush at 540-825-4004, or our Physician Referral Line, 540-829-5707. Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 epe

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• Events/B3 • Real Estate/B6 • Classifieds/B8-B12 July 14, 2005 Section B www.timescommunity.com Above: Forest orchids Below: A view from the top By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer I went hiking several weeks ago. Actually, while billed as a rough hike, it was beyond hiking and into the realm of bush whacking. After walking peaceably along the trail for about 100 yards or so, my intrepid guide suggested that we veer off to an animal trail used by deer and bear. That being done, we soon veered off that and it became “machete” land with no machetes. Fortunately, I’m not one prone to poison oak and ivy as it was everywhere. Nettles, .however, posed another challenge. Loose rocks, dead branches, dried mounds of leaves that fortunately shielded no snakes, lots of spring-back limbs and occasional glimpses of the sun was the modus operati. I had been told that it was ‘challenging’ but we were equipped with the essentials — sturdy walking sticks, boots, water and a camera. For me, it was another quest. This time for wild orchids and the lure of hidden falls. Not being familiar with the many nuances of the Shenandoah National Park, I do know that I was somewhere deep inside its bowels and/or near it. That being said, I ha d completely no idea where we were and simply followed, or tried to follow, my guide who, I trusted, knew where he was going. “There,” he pointed. “Look there.” I would have missed t . em as they don’t jump out at you like a bush of rhododendrons. Delicately hidden and only a few inches tall, we spied the orchids peeking out from the forest floor in their lilac-colored tresses. See WALK, Page B2 Snake platain Above: Maidenhair fern Left: rock outcropping formed a natural frame to this view looking down Below: Finding the falls Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman Remnants of what used to be someone’s forrest home ‘Taste of Rappahannock9 will showcase county’s bounty By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Planning is underway for the annual “The Taste of Rappahannock,” to be held in September. Now in its seventh year, it is one of the most popular and festive benefits and has become renowned for showcasing the county’s bounty with some of the best food Rappahannock has to offer, thanks to the generous contributions of many of the celebrated fine restaurants in the county. The Taste of Rappahannock’ is looked forward to not only because it offers county residents a chance to eat delicious food but it gives the community a special opportunity to join in helping the county’s schools. The proceeds of this benefit go directly to support Headwaters, a public education foundation, to promote excellence in our county schools—both public and private. Among the well-known programs funded by Headwaters with community contributions are the Farm-to-Table Program, Starfish—the youth mentoring program, student intern awards, Global Spotlight lectures, and International Days at the schools. Praise for the various programs funded by Headwaters to enhance education of children in Rappahannock schools comes easily from co-chair of this event, Cheri Woodard. “It is amazing to me to see the variety of programs that Headwaters continues to develop to neip children in Rappahannock. Moreover, the Taste of Rappahannock’ is the biggest single source of income for this important initiative.” Woodard added, “This is such a great cause and a wonderful time of the year to get together at a very special place—the beautifully-restored Belle Meade Schoolhouse.” Under the big top Looking for ways to make the evening more enticing than ever, this year’s event will have everyone dining under one large tent rather than in several smaller ruoms. The evening kicks off Photo by Richard Lykes Belle Meade Schoolhouse Site of the “Taste of Rappahannock” event slated for September with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. featuring exceptional wines from area wineries and a short, live “Auction of Golden Opportunities”. This unique auction will feature four once-in-alifetime opportunities for successful bidders. Last year’s auction included a private “Dinner with Jim Lehrer” an evening of fascinating conversation and fabulous food with«PBS anchor of The NewsHour Jim Lehrer* and his wife, the award winning novel ist, Kate Lehrer. The items up for bid this year promise to be just as exciting and details will be announced soon. The auction and cocktail hour will be followed by a gourmet dinner featuring the very best of Rappahannock cuisine. In what has become a tradition, many county businesses, including local wineries, B & Bs, markets, restaurants, farms, and many individuals join together to create a gastronomical extravaganza. Additionally, every year the artwork for “Taste of Rappahannock” has been donated by Susie MacNelly in honor of her late husband— three time Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist, Jeff MacNelly. Advance appreciation Paige Coombs, executive director of Headwaters, noted that they are deeply indebted to the underwriters and sponsors for their support of this annual event. ‘Their participation ensures the success of the evening, a success that directly benefits the children of this county through Headwaters’ many programs,” said Coombs. The four underwriters for the "Taste of Rappahannock” include Griffin Tavern, Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. Realtors, Over Jordan Farms, and Worth Associates. Joining them thus far are The Rappahannock National Bank, Cooper Fox Antiques, Belle Meade B&B and Schoolhouse, Phyllis Magrab and Grant Peters, and Cheri and Martin Woodard of Frank Hard., me. The Taste of Rappahannoch will again be held at the beautifully restored Belle Meade Schoolhouse on scenic Route 231 near Sperryville. The cost of the event is $135 per person with patron tables available at $1,500. This is an early opportunity for you to mark your calendar and make early reservations by calling Paige Coombs at Headwaters at ^540) 675-1819 or emailing the orgar^zation at headwaters@shentel.net.

Church & Activities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church I 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 Sen/ice 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. 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 &:45 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Leah DeLong 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 Church Administrator: Rev. Robert J. DeMartlno 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: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Meditation 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Meditation 7:30 a.m. Washington Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor; Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets fjrst Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. i Religious Notes Amissville United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Fun is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School to be held on July 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages three years to sixth grade. Pre-registration: Sunday, July 17 from 12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. at the church. Contact Kaite Payne at 937-4333 (D) or 937-4954 (E) or Janet Dunn at 9374222 (E). Revival services and homecoming Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will have revival services starting Wednesday, July 13 with the Rev. Alfred Woods and congregation from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Front Royal; Thursday, July 14 with the Rev. Arthur Green and congregation from Swiftford Baptist Church , Criglersville, Va. and on Friday, July 15 with the Rev. Charles Jackson and congregation, from Third Zion Baptist Church, Front Royal, Va. The theme will be “It’s time to come back home”. The church will be celebrating their 140th anniversary with a homecoming service on Sunday, July 17 starting at 11 a.m. with Pastor Donald E. Simpkins from Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. in the dining hall. For the 3 p.m. service, Rev. Jessie Jones and congregation from Oakshade Baptist Church, Catlett, Va. will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome. Shiloh Baptist Church Pastor services at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville will be conducted by the Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr. on the .first and third Sunday of each month. On Sunday, July 17, the morning guest for the 11 a.m. service will be Bishop/Pastor Dwight Joppy from the First Spirit Filled Missionary Baptist Church along with his church family from Harrisburg, PA. Dinner will be served after the morning service. There will be no afternoon service. Everyone is invited. Clean Virginia Waterways offers thanks Thank you very much for participation in the 2004 International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia! It was a wonderful event that involved 3,928 volunteers! They picked up ' 176,547 pounds of litter, and collected some veiy valuable data. We hope that you will be willing and able to help again in 2005! A signup form is attached, and can also be found on the Clean Virginia Waterways website: http7/ www.longwood.edu/cleanva/images/icc_virginia_signup_form.htm The list of 2005 sites will be put on the CVW web site in a few days, and we would like to include your cleanup event, even if you are unsure of the exact date or cleanup location. We can add those details to the web site later. The official ICC date for 2005 is Saturday, September 17, although the “window5, is actually all of September and October. We find that this flexibility works well as we are all busy people. Plus, the peak of hurricane season for Virginia is September 10th on average, so spreading our ICC events throughout the fall makes sense too. Remember, the International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest volunteer effort to collect data on fitter and trash in the aquatic environment! ICC events are held on the coasts, AND inland, since inland fitter often ends up in our oceans. ICC volunteers not only make our waterways safer and cleaner, but they also collect valuable data that are critical as we strive to reduce thp amount of fitter and debris in our water. If you can help us again in September or October 2005, please email, mail, or fax the registration form to CVW....or you can simply send us an email saying you are interested in participating. We look forward to your continued support of this wonderful volunteer project, and thank you for your commitment to cleaning our environment. Site Captains like you make it possible for hundreds of other people to be active stewards of our rivers, streams and beaches. For more information call, (434) 395-2602 or email deanva@longwood.edu Learn about the impacts of litter and debris (cigarette litter, balloons, fast food containers, etc.) on our waterways. Also, learn how you can build a rain barrel: Clean Virginia Waterways Web Page: http://web.longwood.edu/cleanva/ Walk From Page B1 They poke up in tiny clusters like a nest of baby birds begging for food with their little petals gaping open. They became mine on film. Again, nearly missing the roof of my boot, was a clump of snake plantain its veiny leaves resembling the scales of a snake fortunately without the coil and hiss. The forest is a primeval place for me with nature clearly in command and wild in its beauty. Yet there is a soothing rhythm to its endless walls of green doors, each opening into another room of perhaps jagged outcroppings or tangled blackberries, or the smell of a spice bush or the remnants of a once grand chestnut, now fallen. Nearly strangled by the forest, we spied a few traces of man’s presence, like a towering stone chimney that once had provided a warm fire for what was undoubtedly a comfortable forest retreat or another pile of stones marking what was left of another shelter. These are bits of history - all that is left to remind us that parts of the Shenandoah once housed families now long gone. Purported to have been part of a barrel making operation, a rusty piece of metal still stands guard in marked contrast to its limey green surroundings. Paw prints They appeared very fresh - these signature depressions in the soft mud. Whenever he or she was last there, this bear was large. There were fresh droppings as well and it was immediately recognizable that this bear had feasted on some fresh com kernels. “People feed them and they shouldn’t, “remarked my guide. “It only encourages them to come around more often and even though people like to see them, they can be dangerous. It also makes them dependent on getting their food from people.” While it wouldn’t have surprised me if the bear had shown up. We were, after all, in their backyard , Fm glad it didn’t as I would have had literally no idea of what to do. Standing still and/or pretending to be dead, as I’ve heard are measures to be taken, wouldn’t have worked for me and unlike what Tve been told about “stunning a snake with a handy stick” while you punt for your next move wouldn’t have worked either. I would never have given up my walking stick. Anver runs through it We were never far from water. It was either to the left of us or to the right of us this babbling body of sometimes not much more than a stream. There are still glimpses of tortured trees and giant boulders tumbled against each other in odd formations from the flooding of some years ago that carved an even wilder path through this part of the forest. I could hear the falls before I could see them - that unmistakeable sound of rushing water. I felt like I was peeking through heavy draperies to see what was onstage as we parted the final curtains of forest greenery to have them come into full view. They are made up of a series of three pools. The water cascades gently from its higher point flowing into one and then spilling into another and then the last. These falls are not thunderous and boisterous with large sprays of water creating sprays Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman - Looking up from one of the pools of mist. They are of a gentler nature and easily climbable from one pool area to the next although many of the rocks are slippery and moss covered. Reaching the top and peering down through natural portals that the rocks have formed is definitely worthy of a Thoreau moment to pause and reflect on nature’s craftsmanship - so beautiful and seemingly effortless and yet so stunning to behold. “Did that hit you?” as another spring-back branch whoosh ed by my face on the way back. It missed me. I was getting good at dodging them. But I was also becoming a fast fan of distraction. While I had developed a keen sense for grabbing at dead limbs that sent an echoing crack through the air, there was much to see on the swing down—a bush of mountain laurel, a tiny toad nearly camouflaged by fallen leaves, a coiled millipede, spotting bonsai orchids, marveling at maidenhair fern and, of course, finding the falls. v Bushwhacking at its best. W| HERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Oranae Road Culpeper (540)6254)937 Find your '•? new home With the Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 <k° 1 I feJiniK Sometime* you have a reaiy productive day, one full of purpose. That “to-do" Hat you made this morning has almost every item crossed off, and it’s only mid-aftamooni You've been working hard without a pause and it feels good to get so many things done. Next on the fist is... wait, take a break and slow down a bit... take some time to sit and catch your breath. While resting, why not reflect on your spiritual If*? Where does God rank on your list? Though our goals for today and each day are important, the knowledge of God’s standards for bur Ives is essential. How do we know what God's standards are? His Word, the Bible, is a wonderful guide for establishing priorities for living. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17,1 says: “AH Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teachblg, rebuking corroding and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Worship God in His house each week, and pray to Him each day concerning Us plan for you. God will help you keep your list in order. Trust Him. 14:11-25 s*A©ctoa Dy in* Atr<*naan «tx* boctety C'Wnqttl2006. Mvwsp<z><* S*MVK*6. P a &.* St87. Ch»rtOl6/6<M*. VA 22906, #w» XWhvW* ABERDEEN BARN -C~0~d. Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper [540] 825-1037 , W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Upcoming Events Preview YOU ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING OF 'X,-- / GREAT HITS FROM THE KTS.-WS* BEYOND! c/SZZc NEED MORI INFO? (540) 9C7-3I90 it THE BLEU ROCK INN SETW!F,N .triRKWUI E » UTTIE WASHINGTON ON trT 111 ■ 'OrretM, 4 Linda Heimstra to perform Linda Heimstra will be performing tonight at the Bleu Rock Inn in the weekly Furry Thursdays which benefits the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Come sway to the sounds of those bygone days of the 30s and 40s where the living was easy. Heimstra will be performing with the Gerald Kinzie Trio. Photo courtesy of Bluemont Concerts Pan Masters Steel Orchestra The Pan Masters come to Old Shadow Lawn The Bluemont Concert Series is proud to present the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra on Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. for the sixth of ten Saturday evening performances. This evening^ performance is made possible with special thanks to the support of The Fauquier Bank. Bluemont concerts are relocated this season to the Old Shadow Lawn facility at 70 Culpeper Street between Franklin and Lee streets, one block south of old Warren Green in downtown Warrenton. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for kids 12 and under; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year round Artist-In-Education Program in area schools. The Pan Masters will also participate in Bluemont’s Healthcare Outreach Program by performing for the residents of The Oaks. The popular Pan Masters Steel Orchestra thrills audiences with exotic island instruments, great music and dancing on the green. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional island calypso, reggae and soca to the band’s interpretations of Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, J.S. Bach and more. Originally from the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the Pan Masters are perennial winners of Baltimore, Washington and New York City steel band competitions, including outstanding performance awards at the DC Caribbean Carnival for ten years running. The Pan Masters have performed for Bluemont since 1982, and many of the current band members are children of the original Pan Masters. A Bluemont audience favorite, this fantastic performance is not to be missed. Plan to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Habitat for Humanity will provide homemade refreshments as a fundraiser for its programs in the community. Door prizes donated by :a Chapeau Rouge, Subway, the Virginia Company, and Carousel’s will be awarded during the intermission. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited at all Bluemont events. In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Taylor Middle School auditorium. Sponsored by Bluemont, this popular concert series is made possible by a successful public/ private partnership, including the Tbwn ofWarrenton, the County of Fauquier, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. This summer, Bluemont will present more than 70 concerts in twelve communities in northwest and central Virginia including Ashland, Colonial Beach, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Haymarket, Leesburg, Luray, Middleburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warrenton and Winchester. We welcome you to visit any of the other Bluemont concert sites. For schedules, directions and visitor information contact the Bluemont office at (703) 777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org. Upcoming Events 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-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at July 14: Furry Thursdays at the Bleu Rock Inn Tbnight’s event: Linda Heimstra with the Gerald Kinzie Trio Bleu Rock Inn and RAWL will present a summer-long concert series to benefit Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. Thursdays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, rain or shine. All ages, free admission, donations to RAWL greatly appreciated.. July 14:Mo Day 8 p.m. Linda Heimstra with The Gerald Kinzie Trio July 21: Carsie Blanton CD RELEASE PARTY July 28APlus Come on out, listen to music, relax with friends, and support the animal shelter.'The Bleu Rock is located in Washington Va, on US 211 (12567 Lee Hwy.) across from the high school. For more information contact, Jim McCullough at 987-3190 July 15: Music at Griffin Tavern All music begins at 8 p.m. This Friday there will be classic and folk rock by Bobotto. July 15, August 12: Dressage Schooling The Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club is organizing a series of Friday evening dressage schooling shows this summer at Windsor Lodge Farm, Flint Hill. The dates are July 15 and August 12. The shows will run from 4 p.m. to dusk, with food available on the show grounds. Series championship to be awarded. For entry forms and information, email lesleyamold@hotmail.com, or call Lesley Arnold on (540) 6362344. July 16: Reggae rules Starting this Saturday, Griffin Tavern will present Reggae by Street Legal starting at 8 p.m. July 19: Red Cross Blood Drives Times for the Red-Cross Blood drives as as follows: 7/19: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Culpeper Regional Hospital 7/19: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Madison Jaycees Community 7/23: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Culpeper Moose Lodge Drive, at Madison Rescue Squad Building. Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best the day before, and the day of, the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. Tb give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age or more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further information, call the Red Cross at 8258611. July 16: Fauquier 4-H club The Fauquier Feathered Friends 4-H Club is sponsoring a poultry/waterfowl saJe on Saturday, July 16th starting at 9 a.m. at the Fauquier County Fairgrounds in Warrenton, VA. Purebred, exhibition, and barnyard quality birds will be for sale with set prices on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact Bridget Kane at (540) 752 5181. There are many Rappahannock residents that are part of this 4-H club! July UL-August 31: “Images of Rappahannock and Warrenton” Artist Tanya Richey will be exhibiting “Images of Rappahannock and Warrenton” from July 11 through August 31 at Fauquier Hospital. An opening reception for the artist will take place on Saturday, July 16 at the Fauquier Hospital Ibwer- Conference Center Reception Area from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16: Community DrumCircle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Saturday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Hearthstone School (on Route 211, 2 miles west of Sperryville). All ages welcome. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation: $5-10 (children free). For more info, call Wendi (540)987-8417 July: Red Cross classes Babysitter Training: 2-day class starting July 18 and 19,1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Community First Aid & Safety: July 22, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Adult CPR:July 23,9 a.m. to 12 noon Infant and Child CPR:July 23,1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Classes held at the Red Cross Building, 146 N. Main Street, Culpeper. Pre-registration is required. Tb sign up for classes, or for more information, contact the Red Cross at 825-8611 or 146 N. Main St. in Culpeper. July, August: Arts and Crafts Camp Arts and Crafts Camp will be held Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Session II runs from July 11 through July 15. Session III is August 8 to August 12. The cost is $150 per session. For registration call (540) 987-8670 or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com July: Seeking young ladies Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young laches between the ages of 1-21 to compete for the following titles: Little Miss, ages 1-7, Junior Miss, ages 8-15 and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, ages 16-21. The young ladies will sell tickets on the 2005 Colorado pick-up truck and the heifer for the carnival in July. For more information call Karen Williams at (540) 6354673, leave message. July 20: Garden Club Meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its July meeting at the Washington Fire Hall on Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. July’s program is “Wildlife Mapping for Gardeners,” by Charles LaChance. The public is invited, and please call hostess Jane Batchelder at 675-1776 if you will be attending. Refreshments are served at 1 p.m. before the meeting starts. July 20, August 17: Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Wednesday, July 1)0 and August 17 but will be closed on August 31. at the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington,. Patient registration is 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call the clinic at 675-2525 or 347-0394. July 23: Pickin’ Party i There will be a pickin’ party at Hackley^ Store on US 211 in Amissville on Saturday, July 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting). July 23: Dwyer Family Reunion The fifteenth annual Dwyer Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 23, at the Washington VFD Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Please bring a covered dish and/or drinks to share. Phone Wayne Baldwin for information at (540) 5432590. July: Christmas at Gray Ghost Vineyards Throughout the month of July, Gray Ghost is hosting a food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. Any food or monetary donation enters you in a drawing for tickets to Gray Ghost’s Holiday Open House! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540 937-4869. July 24: RCCA Board Meeting Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance meeting will be held on Sunday, July 24 at the Rappahannock County library beginning 5 p.m. RCCA members and the public are welcome to attend. July 27: Flint Hill Annual Carnival Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue will hold their annual carnival starting on Wednesday, July 27 and continuing through Saturday, July 30. Lots of games, rides and food for all ages. Richard Brady and his band will be playing on Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. The Grand Parade will start at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, July 29. The Grand Prize drawing for 2005 Chevy Colorado Pickup and the Black Angus Heifer will be held on Saturday night, July 30. July 30: Tasting at Gray Ghost Vineyards Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting at Gray Ghost Vineyards on July 30, at 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Black-tie optional evening features Gray Ghost Reserve Cabernets and Merlots, gourmet hors d’ouevres and discussion. Reservations required. $69 per person plus tax. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. July, September: Yoga Classes at Belle Meade Summer Yoga Classes at Belle Meade Schoolhouse. For those of you who aspire to flexibility and serenity, summer yoga is underway now at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Rt. 231. from July 10 through Sept. 8. Fee is $12 for drop-ins, $10 for 6 or more classes or with registration. Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (Mary, Janice Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. (Mary, Janice) Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (Tanya, Mary, Kit). Come join us in this beautiful setting Questions? Email maryomeara@earthlink.net, or call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215. Hope to see you. July, August and September: Music Lessons We are adding guitar lessons to our list of music lessons offered through the RCPS Band Program. During the summer, some lessons run every other week, last 45 minutes each'and cost $18 each. Weekly 1/2 hour lessons cost $12. Starting the week of July 11, our guitar teacher will be at RCHS every other Wednesday evening, and he has openings starting at 6:00pm and Low brass (trombone, baritone, euphonium) lessons are available on Wednesday afternoons - evenings. Weekly Sax and Clarinet lessons will resume the week of July 18. Weekly Percussion lessons with Gale Sanchez will start on July 20. Trumpet Flute & French Horn lessons will resume in mid to late August. We hope to resume piano lessons in September. For more information contact, Kathryn Treanor at 937-5794 or reply to: treanors@purespeed.com July: Quest Movement ArtsCenter schedule . for Nia, Yoga and SynergyDance Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 Nia; 7:00 yoga with the following exceptions. There will be no classes on Monday, July 11, Wednesday, July 13 and Monday, July 18. There will be Sunday evening yoga classes at 7:00 on July 10, 24 and 31. Thursday evening's SynergyDance will be “a la carte” this summer. Drop in when you are in town for $15 or sign up for four classes in July and four classes in August for $48 each series. The time is still 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call Virginie for more information on SynergyDance at (540) 9375609. The studio can also be rented by the hour and private yoga and Nia sessions are available with Kim. Call (540) 364-9299 or (540) 660-2060 after 9 p.m. or on weekends. August 6: . Clark/Chinn/ Thompson/Crenshaw/ Dennis/Pope/Carter/ Cliffin/Woods/Grayson family reunion There will be a potluck picnic at the Rappahannock Recreation Park on US 211 from 2-7 p.m. August 7: Jenkins-SiskWoodard reunion Jenkins, Sisk and Woodard reunion will be held on August 7 at 11 a.m. at the Rappahannock Recreation Center, Washington. Bring a covered dish . For information call, Louise Woodard at 6752041 or Jenny Conley at 6359085. Everyone is welcome. August: Sperryville seeking contestants The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking carnival queen or king contestants. The carnival is Aug. 1013. For more information call, Michelle Jenkins at (540) 9879440. Tuesdays: Community Prayer Hour Tuesdays, Noon to 1 p.m., Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Come for prayer. Chaplain Liz Danielsen 540-349-5814. Family reunion planned By Gail Swan Special to the Rappahannock News Catherine Thompson Clark Was born into slavery in Rappahannock VA about 1837. She was the daughter of Burwell and Matilda Thompson. Catherine married Thomas Clark, son of Benjamin Clark and Elizabeth “Betsy" Crenshaw. Their slave marriage took place in 1856 and was registered with the Rappahannock County Clerk of Court in 1866. As far as the census records and the Rappahannock Historical Society can determine, Catherine and Thomas were blessed with ten children: James Edward, Mary Jane, Betty, St. Cir, Benjamin, Josephine, Thomas, Matilda, Martha and Louella. Benjamin and his son Thomas were expert blacksmiths in their beautiful hometown of Little Washington. Their son, James Edward Clark, followed in the footsteps of his ancestors and became a blacksmith. With his bride, Delila Chinn, he left Little Washington, around 1900, to work in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, PA. By then his superb artisanship was well known. His daughter, Minnie Delila Swan, would often tell the family about the marvelous steel work done by her father, James. According to family history, 4 James Edward Clark invented various types of steel. At that time, African Americans were not allowed to obtain patents. The steel executives gave the family a three story, five-bedroom house on Garfield Hill as payment for his inventions. He delighted his two daughters, Elizabeth and Minnie Delila by crafting superb miniature toys made of steel. The perfectly designed horses and tools are about the size of a little finger. The miniature toys were passed on to Minnie’s grandchildren, Gail and Milton Swan Jr. of Los Angeles. James Edward Clark’s grandson and namesake was James Edward Swan of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. James’ Swan carried on the family tradition of craftsmanship. He graduated from Virginia State College in Richmond VA and went on to receive his Medical Degree from Howard University, Washington DC, in 1946. He was a noted obstetrician and surgeon and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Swan practiced in the Los Angeles community from 1954 until 1970. He died in 1972. With skilled hands, he delivered bouncing babies and performed delicate surgeries to enhance the lives of thousands of people. His daughter, Gail Clark Swan, his wife Elaine Manns Swan and nephew, Milton Swan, all of Los Angeles, will be in Little Washington for a Clark/Chinn/Thompson/Crensh aw/Dennis/Pope/Carter/Cliffin/ Woods/Grayson reunion which Photos courtesy of Gail Swan Catherine Thompson Clark Born into slavery in , Rappahannock in 1837 will be held on Saturday, August 6 with a potluck dinner at Rappahannock Recreation Park on US 211 from 2-7 p.m. James Edward Swan M.D. Great grandson of Catherine Thompson Clark On Sunday, August 7, they will be attending the Homecoming Service at the First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. *

Case Kramer following in his father’s footsteps Case Kramer is following in 'his father’s footsteps working with wood. Daddy’s Footsteps ( Author Unknown ) “Walk a little slower, Daddy”, Said a little child so small. “I’m following in your footsteps, And I don’t want to fall. Sometimes your steps are very fast. Sometimes they’re hard to see; So walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me. Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what I want to be; Then I will have a little child Who’ll want to follow me. And I would want to lead just right, , And know that I was true; So, walk a little slower, Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Daddy, For I must follow you.” A timely gift It all started several years ago, when his father Peter Kramer was working with the 4-H group in woodwork. They made beautiful handmade clocki After the woodwork project with the 4-H, Case Kramer decided to continue following his father’s footsteps by designing clocks, with three different size faces: 1 V” clock face, cost $20, 2” clock face $25.00 and 2 V-i clock cost $30. Need a clock, look no further, go to Peter . Kramer’s Furniture Showroom, 311 Gay Street, Washington and browse through and see the beautiful timepieces on display. You might even have to end up buying one of Case’s clocks. Who knows what the future might bring for young Case, if he keeps following in his father’s footsteps in woodwork, he might be as good as his father or better. Time will tell? 211 Mini Storage is ready to serve your needs with a smile Need a safe, secure and convenient place to store your stuff? Well, look no more, on 12695 Lee Hwy, Washington, 211 Mini Storage is ready to serve your needs with a smile. They serve the Sleeper, Bannock’s, Cliquier and surrounding areas. You better go quick, they’re filling up fast! For information call, (540) 987-8839 or (540) 222-4790. Carnival time again! A reminder for everyone that the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue is gearing up for their annual carnival which will start on Wednesday, July 27 and continue through Saturday, July 30. There will be lots of games, rides and good food for all ages. On Thursday, July 28, Richard Brady will be playing with his band. Come bring your lawn chair on Friday, July 29 for the Grand Parade starting at 6:45 pm. with over one hundred entries. Come on out and let’s show our support to the Flint Hill volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. What a great opportunity to see and talk with old friends while making some new ones. Sympathy extended Sympathy is extended to Emma Sue and Bob Amos of Flint Hill on the death of their daughter, Kathryn Davis Amos, and to Robin and Bryant Lee and family , upon the death of their cousin, Glenn Linger. Birthday wishes go out to Bobby Brown of Washington who will be celebrating on Friday, July 15. New child care facility Looking for a quality child care with flexible hours and affordable rates? Give ABC Learning Center, 223 Henson Ford Rd, in Amissville a ring. They are USDA approved, offer snacks and meals and they are home centered and geared toward learning. For more information call, Crystal at (540) 937-5468. I’U leave you with this Case Kramer thought for the week. A willing mind .... Nothing is impossible to a willing mind. Often we feel defeated in life - things have not gone our way and we seem to always meet brick walls or people who put us down - but we need to keep faith in ourselves and not lose confidence. If we can keep a positive attitude we will find that we can succeed in whatever we set our minds.to do! The magic doesn’t go away... The magic doesn’t go away. It may lighten at times, when the going gets rough, but it never really goes away. I am reminded of this by Tim O’Brien, who went away to Vietnam, survived, and came home, and survived. And in surviving, became one of the greatest authors and story tellers of our time, or of any time.. l am reminded by O’Brien’s, “The Things They Carried,” a stoiy about Vietnam and the things that were carried, physi cally, emotionally and spiritually, by the men and women who were there, who fought and died and fought and lived and came home and fought and died and lived. The magic is belief. At its simplest, distilled, pure essence, it is the story of the little engine that could, from my childhood, and, perhaps, from yours. It is not the, “I think I can, I think I can,” part. It is the, “I know I can, I know I can,” part. It doesn’t matter if you are SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Spmg Special. 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Not a day to go surf fishing. Off to the bait store for frozen squid and blood worms. Take the lawn chandown to the water’s edge. All of the sane people stay on the porch, out of the rain. Are you nuts? Come up here out of the rain and play the guitar and drink beer and do that new Dave Matthews tune for us? I could give you the details, but you know the story. How even the people in the bait store told him the surf fishing wouldn’t be much today. How the rip current was so bad a six ounce sinker would barely hold. How he thought he had hooked somebody’s old picnic table. How the people on the porch laughed when he said he had one. How he ran down the beach in the rain, pumping the surf rod and winding and hollering that it was a fish, honest to pete, it’s a fish, no kidding! The blurred image, taken on a cell phone, transmitted by computer, tells it all. He got some crab meat somewhere. He stuffed the 30 inch striped bass, and grilled it. It fed the whole damn, disbelieving bunch. Once again, my son, you can’t kill a deer sitting in the house, and you can’t catch a fish if you don’t have your line in the water. Welcome Pastor JDeLong The community welcomes Leah DeLong and her husband, Don, to Flint Hill. Leah is the new Pastor of the Rappahannock Methodist Charge, which includes the Methodist churches at Flint Hill, Sperryville and Willis Chapel. Leah replaces Merlin Shorb, who recently retired. Rev. DeLong is a recent graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary of the United Methodist Church. Before coming to Rappahannock, Leah was Pastor of the Paris Mountain Charge, in the Winchester District The Paris Mountain Charge also contains three churches. Leah and Don will make their home in the Methodist parsonage in Flint Hill. Congratulations are in order for students Congratulations to our area young people, students at Rappahannock public schools, who made the honor roll for the last grading period, including, Jessica Shaw, Jonathan Letsen, Jacob Heflin, Lauren and Taylor Light, Rachel Gall, Crystal Heflin, and Steven and Jonathan Bulter. Heartfelt sympathy from our community is extended to r\aV’s Horse ° Service, lnc. y (540) 409-6887 „ Will Get A GOO^J^ LG 1400 BUY ONE FOR $89.99 AND GET SECOND ONE FREE A'ter $30 mail-in rebate caid and 2-year service agreement per phene , SONY ERICSSON z500 BUY ONE FOR $39.99 AND GET SECOND ONE FREE After $50 maii-in rebate card and 2-year service agreement per phone X cingular raising the bar Authorized Agent 888-943-1300 Martinsburg • Winchester • Purcellville • Front Royal • Warrenton Culpeper • Stafford • Spotsylvania • Chambersburg • Greencastle Hage-'stown • Fredenck HOT DEALS COOL PHONES Add a line for $14.99 per line per month. 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Mrs. Lillian Jenkins, Mrs. Betty Keys and Mrs. Shirley Dodson, all Boston residents, and their families upon the passing of their sister, Mrs. Betty Dodson Berry, which occurred July 3 at Valdese General Hospital, Putherford College, North Carolina. She was laid to rest in Burke Memorial Park, Valdese, N. C. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Freda Morgan Pruitt, who passed away at her home in Culpeper last week. She was the daughter of Mack and Georgie Morgan, who survived her. In the past , her father pastored Five Forks Regular Baptist Church in Woodville for many years. Mrs. Buddy Grigsby is improving at home following surgery at Fauquier Hospital in Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Warrenton last week. John and Pat Brown made a trip to Chicago last week. A group of young people from Massanova Church attended youth camp at Mt. Olivet last week. Karla Bragg of Culpeper spent Friday night with the Joe Peregory family. 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What can we do with the grandchildren? This set of enterprising grandparents have put together a list of Rappahannock resources to share...and they’d like to add more By Barbara Adolfi Special to the Rappahannock News “Of course, we will take the boys for eight weeks,” we said, without hesitation. “Ye gads! What are we going to do with two little boys for eight weeks?” we said to each other. This is the longest of many visits to Spenyville by our grandsons, Joe (6V2) and Skyler OV2). This presented the greatest joy .. ..and the greatest challenge. Whenever the boys visit Rappahannock, we enjoy just hanging around in the yard, playing in the sprinkler, building bonfires for “s’mores” or going on nature walks. Each visit with our delightful and precocious grandsons is a gift and a dilemma. Since they are seldom here for less than a week, Ray and I found ourselves searching for ways to structure the time with a balance of playing at home and having creative challenging experiences. We watched very little television and didn’t play video games. The youngest grandson, Anthony, is now 11 months old, and he will be a regular visitor, so we need to get ready for him, too. Sharing the wealth We would like to share some BOMBS AWAY: Joe Morse takes the plunge at Belle Meade Day and Swim Camp. of the riches of Rappahannock that we have found during the last few years and we encourage others to send your ideas and resources to us. We will start a very informal Grandparents’ Resource Directory that we can share and email to others. With the “graying of Rappahannock” and the resettlement of an increasing number of retirees in i. CLAY CREATIONS: Young Joe Morse learns all about the joys of working with clay from Jeanne Drevas. All photos courtesy of Ray Boc CHERRIES- ON-TOP: Skylar Morse has no trouble picking these low-hanging cherries. our beautiful county, there are going to be more visiting grandchildren! We will be happy to email it to anyone who needs it. Janet Kerig’s arts and crafts camp We were entering the fifth week of the visit. Slight panic *had set in. We were wondering what we could do that would come close to matching the fun of the Belle Meade swim and day camps for the last three weeks. After reading about the Arts & Crafts camp in the Rappahannock News last week, we enrolled the boys. They have just completed the week long camp at Rappahannock Park, with Janet Kerig, an expert in children’s folk art. “What are we going to make today, Janet?” Our grandsons Joe and Skyler are always excited to know what the new day holds for them! Their treasure chest of experiences include basket-making, watercolor painting, beadwork, box making, candle making, tee shirt tie dye, nature walks, drum circles and percussion jams! Janet has one more session in Rappahannock starting the Business /it t Nf'// \; :liver studies ( ami ui: eil \,: /u ' ■ > \ : .■<//(./ !i e a emu in 'vrlifiailcs The Lord Fairfax Community College Fall 2005 Semester Schedule of Classes is now available online at www.lfcc.edu/Academics Register online NOW through August 26,2005. Classes begin on August 22,2005! The printed version of the LFCC Fall 2005 Semester Schedule of Classes is also available at local public libraries and at both LFCC campuses: Middletown Campus 173 Skirmisher Lane Middletown, VA 22645 (540) 868-7000 Fauquier Campus 6480 College Street Warrenton, VA 20187 (540)351-1505 For more information, please visit the LFCC Web site at www.lfcc.edu sPLORD FAIRFAX VOUR FUTURE OUR TOCUS week of August 8, and two in Front Royal the weeks of July 18 and 25. We are also going to have this master percussionist do a drumming party for the boys and their Rappahannock Mends. You can email Janet at artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com or call her at 987-8670. Clay with Jeanne Drevas What a joy it was to watch the boys explore the medium of clay with master artist Jeanne. Pounding, rolling, shaping and laughing, she leads the boys into the discovery of clay and uses it for creative expression in a variety of ways. They made plant imprints, wall hangings, creatures of all kinds, and bowls. A special treat is being able to work in Jeanne’s studio and getting a tour of all of her wonderful sculptures. Call Jeanne at 987-3113. Mask-making with Jean Elizabeth We’ve all enjoyed seeing Jean’s plays at the high school. But do you know that she makes museum quality masks? There was much laughter and NEW FACES: It’s an ancient artform but making masks is lots of fun. Skylar and Joe Morse had fun creating their own special ones. giggling as Jean gave the boys many choices and provided a wide variety of materials to make the masks. Call Jeanne at 937-2603. Swim and day camps' at Belle Meade. What a great three weeks! Joe no longer swims with his nose covered and he swims in the deep end! These are major accomplishments for a six-yearold who also earned the name “Blazer” as he made his way along mountain trails on one of those famous day hikes. Joe was vexy sad when this camp ended and plans to come back for the next six years. Call Susan and Mike at 987-9748. Sperryville pottery with Suzanne Zaylonis. We wanted to do something really fun during the Christmas holiday. We scheduled a family pottery morning on December 26th with Suzanne. Young and old were able to make pots on the wheels and make hand built ^ Dale City, VA r JULY 23*24 GUN SHOW MODERN, ANTIQUE & MILITARY ARMS Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-4 Admission $5.00 Quality Collectors Show BUY * SELL * TRADE 1-95, Exit 152, Go North Toward Manassas on Rt. 234, about 4 miles turn right on Spriggs Rd., then right Minnievilie Rd., VFW 1/8 Mile on right. GUNS, EDGED WEAPONS. BOOKS. COINS. 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Farm visits We have been to our friends’ farms, but it might be nice to know who else is open to having kids come to visit. Any thoughts on this? Natural waterslides There are several places in Shenandoah National Park where there are natural water slides. I want to develop a list of those spots with directions. Picking Fruit Finding a patch of wild black raspberries is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Skyler never let me go by that spot without insisting that' I stop and get them for him. I have always promised the boys “raspberries” for Father’s Day and this year’s bumper crop kept us busy in our own,raspberry patch. The abundance of cherries at Cherries-on-Tbp in Flint Hill amazed the boys who ate as much as they picked. Playmates Since so many of us know each other, perhaps we can develop a way to get little ones together to play when they sire visiting. Kids need us, but they also need kids their own age. This is hard when we are isolated in our private country homes. Perhaps there is a way to send out a playmate alert to each other. Grandchildren and the future “Nonna Barbara, when I get big I want to have a farm and have sill my family live there and I want to give them good food.” When Rachel at Waterpenny Farm heard this, she immediately recruited Joe to come and be an intern on the farm when he is a bit older. Is there a future organic farmer in the making? What a wonderful gill to be able to have our grandchildren in this county where there are so many gifts of nature and talent. Perhaps this Grandparents Resource Directory can help all of our visiting grandchildren carry away the love of this land that we all have. Ray and I can be reached by email at adolfibarbara@verizon. net and eraymond.boc@att.net. Financial Problems? 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Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of June 24 to July 24. 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.) Stonewall Hawthorne David F. Gillis and wife to Charity Sillero and wife: 5.046 acres, $559,000 Hampton • Brian P. Fimian to Neville G. Turner and wife: .9835 acres, $350,000 Ruth Ochs to Steven Ray and wife: Unspecified acreage, land map 20A-1-80A, $421,000 Jackson Todd M. Taylor and wife to Michael A. Spivey and wife: 12.462 acres, $360,000. Arthur W. Ecklund and wife to Valerie A.' Owens: 24.302 acres, $0 limes Community Newspapers. _Call 540-675-3349 with news tips. Bob’s Boogie “Bob” the goat attended the Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp program in Front Royal to teach campers in the Pet Care Class all about goats. Carly Day, counselor in training, and Bob’s owner, explained how much fun a goat is for a pet. She also explained nourishment, and care for goats. Campers were able to give Bob his favorite treat of Cheerios. Inthe photograph, Bob is showing off his playing antics with his owner Carly Day while campers enjoy the show. Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day ■ ?i Call to Advertise! BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 730-6:00 • Sat. 7:30-4:00 • Closed Sunday BUSH HOGGING BUSH HOG Service ...need your field cut? No Job too big or small! Call today for FREE estimate. CARPET EARLY'S CARPET INC. The one stop shop for complete home decorating services. 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Asseenl on TV.* MARSHALL VA, house (or rent (family or share rooms) beautiful, large country contemporary home for rent / share. 15 mins from I-66, large 4br, 4ba. kit, DR. Large LR w/ FP, loft area, utility rm w/ W/D, patio, 2 car gar, AC, water & sewage furnished. Utilities (electric & fuel oil) and lawn care not provided. Schedule appt only. $2000 mo (family) rooms cost by room; Call 703-644-9024 after 5 pm Min to I66 Marshall 2- 3 BR, 2BA, newly renovated, . new appls, hdwd fls, Ig yard, shed, carport. $1500/mo 540-364-3348 Near Berryville- Beautiful 1800's 4 BR, 2.5 BA country home. $2000/ ■ mo. Short term. $2400/ mo. 301 -676-3091 NO MONEY DOWN Free information on how to buy a home with no money down. Free recorded message 1-800-560-3547 ID# 1074 Nr Waterford; Hist log farm hse, totally rest, new everything! 2BR, 3FBA, Fieldstone pub room w/ wet bar. Mtn & Lake views. $1750/mo. 540-882-3686 Orlean.VA $1800/mo Mountain top house, beautiful views, secluded, 3BR, 4.5BA. 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Very charming property; fabulous views. $1200/mo + utils & yardwork. FURNISHED 2BR HOUSE ON FARM SHORT-TERM LEASES CONSDERED 2BRs, 3Bs. LR w/fplc, derVoffice, kit & pantry, paneled DR, mudroom/laundry, front porch. Very charring property. OLREA. GREENHALGH REAL ESTATE 540-837-3030 WINCHESTER: 3 BR. 2 1/2 bath wall to wall carpeting nice fenced yard front porch, washer dryer hookups Must see to appreciate $1,200 Avail Aug 1st. Please call 540 678-5528 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 c Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete and up to date listing LEESBURG: LG fum. room, BA & walk-in closet, kit'ett/ laundry, cable, internet, $75Q/m. $250/wk.703-973-7531 FREE - IN exchange for light household chores, country home in quiet neighborhood, between Warrenton/ Gainesville. 540-341-3656, ROOMMATE To Shr s ngle fam home. Bull Run Mtn area. M/F. Clean, responsible & honest. •Avail 8/1/05. 703-7325788, 703-327-6640. $700/mo + Vi utils. STERLING SFH, fum room w/ priv. dish TV. Share bath, kitchen, laundry. $450 +, utils. Call 703-450-2264 CHARLES TOWN: Brand new 3BR, 2.5BA . TH, MARC Traih to DC. Call Chaste Properties 1888-440-4550 toll 571323-2700 office. CHARLES TOWN WV 3BR. 2.5 BA, $1300mo see more at: bmswanson.com 703-842-7976 FOR RENT: SFHFairfax/ Loudoun County. 4BR. 2 5BA, Great Location Avail now Call 571-323-2700 FOR RENT: TH Fairfax/ Loudoun County Beautiful 3BR. 2 5BA nice area Avail now. Call 571 -323-2700 LEESBURG/Heritage Sq $1250/mo. 8/1 No credit check or job verification 2 mos SO req. 703-214-5744 LEESBURG: LOVELY 3BR. 2BA TH w/ rec. rom, Great Deck. Garage & more. $1575/mo. Prudential Carruthers (800) 5373965/ MARSHALL, Twnhs, 3BR, 1 5BA. fenced back yard. HW floors, avail 8/1, $1200/mo. Call 540-364-1760 3 bedrm. 2.5B Townhome. $1200. Call Amber 1-800-955 4687 Shultz Realty, Btooker, William s. Shultz M'BURG WV GOLF Course: BRAND new 3BR. 2 5BA TH. Close to MARC tram. Call Chaste Properties 1888-440-4550 toll 571323-2700 office It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Rentals Office RESTON OFFICE RENTAL: Individual Windowed Offices- Furnished. Recept. area. Conference Room. Fax, Copier, utilities. (T-1 line) RESTON BUSINESS CTR. EXEC-SUITES 11876 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA. 703-758-7123 RENTAL NEEDED: Mature professional woman seeks private or semi-private retreat in which to live & write. Two well-behaved cats. Must be reasonable & have or have access to, washer/dryer/kitchen. Near Leesburg. Move in July 31. 703-830-0802 703-217-1159 BETHANY BEACH: Luxurious Bethany Beach Area Rental: 3BR, 2.5BA new and spacious single family home in sought. after Bear Trap Village. Backs to pond in quiet neighborhood. Storybook community with pools, tennis, playground and golf. Sleeps 8 $1600-$1900 week. Call 301-774-4025 DISNEY VACATION?] Why pay for a Motel when you can stay in a 2 yr old via wf heated pod! Nemo’s Reef has 5br, 4ba, 4mtes from Disney. $1100-51300 week Contact: Bob 540-347-1428 for more info and availability. bobbvdv@adelohia.net Vacation Wanted WANTED: ONE-week house rental in 'Virginia Beach, beachfront, for two adults, no pets, in September Respond with prices, amenities, to dshepherd @ timesoapers.com. 100 For Sain By Owner Charlestown, WVA: Newly Renovated Split Level. 3br/2ba. hrdwd firs, frpl, Irg fned yd. Go to infotube.net to see ad #117655. $263,900. 540-338-3516 CULPEPER-DNTWN Gem, all brick, corner lot 5BR, 2BR 409 MaCoy Bonnie 540-8258236 S325K Agents ok. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222

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Major ro;ui tr-.Mi; ..m» liif’li liatlir *out.i luj;l \xa\. 1 Si >• oitiJoi. $°Va\\v. '. Apple Manor Properties, Inc, Cull Run nr Jeff 540-722^00 f A Mfut Antiques & <wu Collectibles V J COUNTRY SECRETARY circa early 1800s Ex-, cel. cond: Glass from $4600 obo Lear Table $975 Gun cabinet, gl front holds 5 or 6 rifles $350 703-971-4027 RESTON - Loving nanny • > M-T-TH (33hrs) fo19mo old b?y begir. Aug. Engl spkg, drvg~ g. refs. 703-867-1878. WANTED: Older fishinc tackle, bamboo rods reels, lures, etc Also Coleman camp gear hunting items. Zippo lighters. Wild Garru Calls & Recurved bows Call Bob 540-545-8508 Berrvville 99tt Fufnttur®/ Appliances k J BDRM- 6 PC Cherry Set new in boxes. $585. Can deliver. 703-898 8768 Bed- $125 Full size mattress set. New in plas tic w/ warranty. -Ca' 703-898-9247 BED- Queen Pillow Top Set! $165. Brand new still in plastic w' war ranty. Can deliver Ca.. 703-898-924 7 $265- King Pillow Top set. St'II in plastic, cai deliver 703-898-9247 KING SIZE GORGEOUS Mahogany staine^. sleigh bed. S500. Ca‘ 703-669-3397 PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES Food Service Department of Rappahannock County Schools is accepting bids on the following: Dairy Products Canned & Frozen Food Products Bakery Products Cleaning Supplies Bid Forms may be obtained at Rappahannock County School Board Office 6 Schoolhouse Rd. Washington, VA. Monday - Friday Deadline July 25. 2005 July 13, 2005 #661467 BUYING9 SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In execution ot a certain deerl of trust dated October 9. 2003. and recorded on October 15, 2003 in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for the Rappahannock County. Virginia . AS INSTRUMENT #030002524. from the Original Borrower(s) to Douglas- K Baumgardner and Michael T Brown. Trustees(s) and default having bean made In the payment of the debt secured, with the original principal balance of $196,000.00 and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee (s). has declared all the debts and obligations st- sire l by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of Rappahannock County Circuit | Courthouse, 208 Gay Street, Washington. Virginia 22747. on j July 28, 2005. at 1:00 pm . the following described propwtv located at 597 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA 22627. ami m re ! particularly described as FOLLOWS. TO WIT- i i ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LOCATED, SITUATE, AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FLINT HILL. LOCATED IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA AND CONTAINING 0.8144 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ACCOUDING TO THE ' PLAT AND SURVEY BY DALE L. SCHWERTFEGER. DATED FEBRUARY 12, 2002 This conveyance is subject tp all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hem m above described The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale .TERMS OF SALE: Certified funds, cashiers checks tm-t r . ' u t checks A bidder s deposit ot TEN percent (10%) MUST be p-T.;rv’t a* time of the Trustee's Sale with settlement in full to bo nude v ith»i 15 days from the date of the said sale This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and ary rcc, . 1 tained will be used for that purpose TS#. 05-V14301VA Loan Type CONV For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC.. OF VIRGINIA. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 (703) 779-0080 Call between 9 AM - 11 AM FST ONLY http: www.specofva.com 7 13 AND 7 20 05 . #661807

( 99a Furniture/ Appliances V_y KIJJG SIZE Solid brass bed prof sealed 8 2 night-stands. Excellent cond. $500 OBO Call 703-779-1709. Garage/ Yard Sales - J MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE- 7 15 & 16. 8am ? From Warrenton. 211 W' to Rt. 729 S, follow signs. Chapman-Compton 540-675-3796 WASHINTON VA. Rappfahannock Park. Bikes, chainsaws sport good, olths. movies, bric-atjrac. 7/15 8 16. 8a-1p. r \ 240 Horses SL_-) GELDING, WARM blood 5 yrs. 16 hands, fabulous temper 8 very willing great prospect. $8500. 540 550-0080 TB CROSS WARM blood philly. 4yrs old. 15.3 hands, basic ring work & prof broken. $6000 540 550-0080. f \ 9ao Lawn/Garden Equipment V J NEW HOLLAND tractor w 4 bush hog. 1215HST. hydrostatic, 18HP. 3cyl diesel. Excel cond, gar kept. $6200. 540-349-4472 f 232 254 Building Materials ■\ J DOORS INCLG LRG Prs, mantels. staircases, sinks, columns, iron, beams, logs, old house parts. 540-63-1-8906' WALNUT & CHERRY Lumber. Air dried, up to 2 thick Some 3" slabs available. $3-7 bf. Call 703 994-9906. 256 Miscellaneous For Sale PORTABLE CAMPBELL Haus-feld generator 6000 Watt. 11 hp. w electric start Used approx. 4 hrs. Cash or Cashiers check. $850 firm. Call 703-777-1514 273 Pets V,_) IRISH SETTER PUPS. M's & F s. $450. AKC puppy parents, Warrenton. Randy 540-8782488. C-703-606-2909 JACK RUSSELL PUP 9 mo. old. male, white, short hair, crate trained, house broken, likes children & other dogs. $300. Culpeper area. 540-212 3072 or 540727 320 LAB MIX PUP- Female. 5 inos. old. house trained, shots, great with kids. $150 Home 540-9551841 cell 540-247-9274 STANDARD POODLES11 wks: 1 black male. 1 silver male & 1 silver female. Exc. conformation Champion bloodlines Spay neuter contract required. $1200 firm. Serious inquiries only 540-877-1571 \ 290 Found V_) FOUND- BLACK dog neutered male red color no tags Ada free state road area Marshall 540364 3289 FOUND - SMALL Black dog near Hamilton on June 9 Call 540-3385337 \ 294 Giveaways Vt_ BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary permanent homes Call 202-244 2866 or Toll tree 1 877 2^5 7935 BARkTCATS - All vet checked, will deliver Tame kittens and cats, ppps and dogs, need temporary permanent homes Call 202-2442666 or Toll-free 1 -877225 7935 BLACK LAB. 5 years oldn Becky is very affection ate and up to date on all her shots- 540 4392951 CATS AVAILABLE Wildcats need homes at farms Dams or horse stah!es Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will nr ed daily food and water Alley Cat Allies at 2-10 48? 1 987' TEMALE ROTTWEILER FREE to good home Trained Please call tor mom I' to ’03 929 1 451 . FREE FILL DIRT It you can take ' i 00 loads or more' Call 703 7713075 FREE TO GOOD home 2 male Dachshund^ 540 349 8240 FREE TO GOOD home 4 Pigmy goats 2 male 2 female You pick up 70 j 7’i 4238 FREE TO GOOD homes Cockatiel must provide 'own cage 540 98" 8 24 ' * c ^ 294 Qivwnray* V ) GOLDFISH, 3"-6" for outside pond. 540-8254537 RAMBO, 6YRS old male neutered cat needs a good home, In / outside cat Low maintenance. All shots up to date. 540-439-2951. 350 Piiilnon Services with over 25 years experience seeking work in Rappahannock area. No job too small! ( 376 \_ Improvement J DAVE'S GLASS & HomeRepair Storm Windows/ Doors, Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass, Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. 545 Full Time Employment Animal Lover needed at a pet resort kennel. Will train dependable individual w/strong work ethic for daily cleaning of facility & care of 4 legged guests. Starting at 8am weekdays. Call Kay at 540-937-5542 ASPHALT Exp. Lute person/ Laborer. Asphalt Roller exp. a plus! Full-time. Salary commensurate w / exp. Full benefit pkg. Ca//: 703-327-7068 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 f^ut^SaleT Bartender/ Bar Staff Wanted FARMS Call 540-987-3609 for application BOOKKEEPER If you are experienced bookkeeper who enjoys staying busy and taking on new challenges, we have a spot for you! Excellent organizational skills, experience with Quickjooks. payroll processing and computer competency required. Competitive salary and benefits package. Fax resume and cover letter with salary requirements to 540-347-7236 or email to: info(S>qritfin orthodontics.com CABINET MAKER/ INSTALLERCOMMERCIAL Culpeper, Salary based on experience. 540-423-9511 Carpenters & Helpers Work in Fauquier County Must have own transportation. 540-364-3664 CARPENTERS Interior trm carpenters lor quality prodittion work in Loudoun County Tools & transportation a must Call & Ive msg: 540-868-2482 We've Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today1 540-347-4222 Employment Full Time Employment • CDL DRIVERSr> good driving record • LABORERS Full-time. Pay based on experience. Must have own transportation. 540-347-6600 Const. Dulles Airport LongTErm Job Equipment Operators needed IMMEDIATELY 703-296-1870 Construction Local pavement marking company is in need of: Experienced Paint, Thermo & Flagging Crews. Good pay and benefte for the right individual. Valid dnvers fcense required, VDOT certification a plus. If interested please call: 540-341-8729 or , fax resume to: 540-341-8229 This Could Be Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Pull Tbne Employment [CONSTRUCTION Pavement marking company located in Fauquier Co. has immed openings for the following position. • Project Managers / Estimators up to $60K • Mechanics-Heavy trucks / Equipment up to $65K • Laborers with valid drivers license up to $10 - $15/hr Annual leave, holiday and medical benefits. Fax resume Attn: HR 540-439-9285 or apply in person at: Payne's Parking Designs, Inc. 5313 Ritchie Rd; Bealeton, VA 22712 eoe CONSTRUCTION Sewer/water/grading crews: Positions for exp. Class A operators for motor grader, finish dozer and excavator. Salary < from $18$25/hr plus signing bonus. Superintendent/ Foreman positions available with competitive salary and up to $1500 signing bonus. Excellent benefits. Ph 703-550-2344; Fax resume 703-550-2001. COUNSELOR Wc need a full-time professional person to help families at-need and in pre-need cemetery’ planning. ; Counselors in similar positions in our - company earn an average of over $45 K per year. We offer training, major company benefits & flexible woik schedule, with a real chance for advancement Warrenton/Culpeper area. Fax resume to DeAnna Knight 540-937-7239 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 CRANE OPERATOR To run 99 Sterling W/ 30T Nat'l Boom (Enclosed Cab). Work in VA, WV, MD. Starting $17-18/hr. Med Ins, Pd Vac & Hoi, 401K. Tri-State Crane Martinsburg, WV 304-263-6539 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 ft* Time CUSTOMER SERVICE Full-time position with medical publishing firm located in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, VA. Responsibilities include telephone reception, data entry, order fulfillment. Excellent telephone manner and effective communication skills essential. Computer skills required (Mac experience a plus). Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to: Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc., P.O. Box 276, Sperryville, VA 22740 or email To: amtjob@mac.com Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION for Wesley Chapel UMC. PT salaried position to coonfnate Christian education for children, youth and youth ministries. Prefer colege background, good communication, planning and organizational skils. Send resume to: Rev. James McGinnis 338 Dover Rd. Warrenton, VA 20186 or email: jmcginnis28 ©netzero.net DRIVER for Manassas Steel Company. Must have CDL - Class A, Defiver & Pick up some out of state required. FuH time. Excellent benefte. 703-368-3193 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 o»( Hiring Full- and Part-Time: . Transportation Security Screeners _ Washington Dulles International Airport S< teeners pnnitle security and protection for air trawlers, airports atkl aircraft. Full-Time: Starting i * $23,600 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $1130 per hour Plus Benefits Mimnmm Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pass a background/credit check Women, Senior Citizens and Minorities are urged to apply. Please apply online at: http://tsaeareers.recruitsoft.coni 1-800-887-1895 Transportation transport Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. “I enjoy the ongoing relationships I have with my clients and the teamwork that exists among my colleagues.” -Bruce Donaldson “Do you fit into our equation? Award-Winning Newspapers + The Best Sales Teams = An Exciting Career!.” ~KathyMllls success. Recognition. Flexibility. Need more incentive? How about.. If • Established, well-respected local newspapers • Company that promotes & invests in growth & employees • Seasoned management • Ongoing training & professional sales tools • Sales assistance & award-winning ad designers Competitive Compensation & Benefit Program, Performance and Loyalty Incentives “Our papers are a stand out product with true value that I can offer to my clients with prideV^^iw -Jack Crank ( -wk We’re Expanding Our Sales Force Positions Available for... • Retail & Classified Ad Consultants • Real Estate Ad Consultants • Automotive Ad Consultants • Sales Management Opportunities All applications for consideration must be submitted by Aug. 22,2005 Fax or E-mail resume, cover letter and salary history to: dimes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Leigh Schilling, VP of Personnel & Training 703-478-6691 fax lschillinq@timesDaDers.com Loudoun Times-Mirror • Reston Times • Herndon Times • Great Falls Times • McLean Times • Vienna Times • Centreville Timre Chantilly Times • Fairfax Times • Fairfax Station Times • Burke Times • Springfield Times • Fauquier Times-Democrat Loudoun Friday Times • Gainesville Times • Rappahannock News • Clarke Times Courier Northern Virginia’s Premier Source for News and Advertising __ . Loudoun County Office T 703-777-1111 Fairfax County Office 703-437-5400 •a B dimes Community Newspapers northern Virginia . Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 Classified Advertising Hot Lines 703-777-1110 1-800-852-4797 classifieds@timespapers.com I oudoun I ink's Mirror • I.oundoun lnda> Times • Heston Times • Herndon Times • \ ienna Times • C haniillv Times C enircMile Times • (ireat I alls 1 iiik’s • Mel ean Times • I airfav Times • l airlax Station Times • Burke T imes Springfield Times • Annandale Times • (*aines\ille Times • C laike Times Courier • Kauquier Times IVmoeiat • Kappahamuvk \eu<. 545 FM Time unproymom DISHWASHER DOOR PERSON/VALET HVAC DINING ROOM STAFF/POLISHERS HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY STAFF *FULL A PART-TIME AVAILABLE* In need of extra money for summer spending? Are you looking for a change? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you free in the days or evenings? Work locally & stay close to home! Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours 8c competitive wages! Applv in person at: The inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at Middle 8c Main Street in Washington VA, or call 540-675-3838 for more i (formation Structural Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential housing components has an immediate opening at our Culpeper, VA location in the Maintenance department for the following positions: Maintenance Supervisor The ideal candidate should possess strong electrical and basic trouble-shooting skills as well as leadership experience. Good people to people communication skills as well as strong administrative skills are also necessary. 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic The ideal candidate should have electrical experience or the aptitude and desire to learn. Basic mechanic and troubleshooting skills are also required. Clreet Benefits * Health Plans, Dental & Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life & Disability Insurance Please forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: Structural Systems, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 201 Poplar Avenue, Thurmont, MD 21788; 800-800-7414 ext. 260; Fax: 301-271-5259 Web-Site: www.ssi-midatl.com Email: HumanResources@ssi-midatl.com Equal Opportunity Employer CASE MANAGER/MH/SED #332-2-14 FT position performing case management services for seriously emotionally disturbed children- and their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $32,532.55 p/yr. CLINICIAN/CHILD SPECIALIST #62-2-12 PT (18.75 hrs/per/wk) in Orange. Provides MH assessment, outpatient treatment for children and adolescents. MS degree in licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible: $16.68 per/hr; Licensed: $18.39 per/hr DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #338-2-15 FT position in Orange providing training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/MR population preferred. $23,120.41 p/yr. SENIOR CLINICIAN #61-2-13 FT working in the Fauquier area. Licensed therapist! to provide therapy to children and adolescents. Provides clinical supervision to staff. MS degree, clinical license required. Minimum 2 yrs exp working w/children & adolescents $41,520.33 p/yr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application 4 by 8:30am, Monday, July 25, 2005, to: HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEO/AA Kienninas@rrcsb.oro CREYSTQNE LOAN ADMINISTRATION/INSURANCE Growing multi-family mortgage banking company located in Warrenton has an opportunity for an individual in its Loan Administration Division. Duties include monitoring & reviewing insurance policy information for the FHA loan portfolio as well as: • Reviewing insurance evidence to insure compliance w/FHA regulations; • Monitoring insurance cancellation notices to avoid lapse in coverage, and if applicable, force-place coverage; • Generating letters to Management Companies & Insurance Agencies requesting additional information, invoices & other documentation; • Preparing insurance premium disbursements from escrow; • Updating & maintaining insurance records in the Benedict system; • General filing and administrative duties as assigned. Previous experience in the insurance industry and mortgage banking desired. Successful candidate will be multi-tasked, organized, have a positive attitude, and be a team player. Please respond in confidence to: by Email:jmcclanahan@greystonefund.com by Fax:540-341-2191 by Mail:419 Belle Air Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE Looking for a job got you frazzled? We have a full-time position in our Ad Layout Department for an Ad Layout Coordinator. Responsibilities include ad order entry and verifying ad placement in our various products. Skills we are seeking include: computer knowledge, good typing ability and a keen eye for detail. Must be punctual and a team player. You will also have the opportunity to learn our Ad Layout System, with which you will determine ad placement and color configuration in our 18 newspapers. Fax or Email resume or letter of interest to:

Employment 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 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 ' --—-r ' i FUN lime ELECTRIAN APPRENTICES Must have: • Experience • Tools • Reliable Transportation • References • Good Attitude • Good Driving Record • Presentable Appearance Must Be: • Reliable • Drug Free T L & D Services _540-923-5069 Yard Foreman Full-time position in Warrenton area includes benefits. Candidate must possess general knowledge of lumber and building materials. Some weekend work required. Driver’s licensed required. Good customer skills and a healthy work ethic a must. Please fax resume to: 540-635-4097 Apply in person or mail to: Gilliam Lumber Company, Inc. 515 Commerce Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630 or email to: ionn25@shentel.net Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! Carrier Routes Available NORTHERN FAUQUIER & ELSEWHERE Must have own vehicle Apply at Fauquier Times* Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! (Times MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGNER Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for a Marketing Graphic Designer to provide innovative and creative solutions to support the company’s marketing and branding initiatives. In addition, this candidate must be able to conceptualize and produce compelling, distinctive print' ad campaigns for the Blue Chip division, a select, higher-end group of current advertisers and prospects. Must be able to manage and execute multiple projects creatively, thoroughly, and quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This dynamic, rewarding position is based in historic downtown Leesburg. Required Skills/Experience • Minimum of 7 years professional experience in advertising/marketing design • Bachelors degree • Strong graphic design, illustration St interpersonal skills • Knowledge of Quaik, Photoshop, Illustrator required • In-Design and Power Point a plus Send your resume, cover letter, salary history and three samples of your work to: Dana Baker, Production Director, dbaker® time scape rs.com ©me* Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Northern Virginia newspaper publisher located in Herndon, VA is seeking applicants with accounting experience, degree required. Candidate should be dependable, self-starter, organized and detail-oriented. Responsibilities include fixed assets, general ledger postings, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, financial reporting and direct supervision 703-399-1908 and back-up to Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Clerk. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Health and dental coverage 401K plan (with match) Short term and long term disability plan (company sponsored) Life insurance (company sponsored) Please fax your resume with cover letter to TLO, at 703-478-6691 or email towens@timespapers.com. Only those with a salary history or requirements will be considered. EOE Electricians SovfceBecMdans Helpers • Must have own tools & drivers license. - • Health ins., paid holidays & paid vacation. For applications call: Mountjoy Electrical Service, Inc 540-349-9541 b/t 8a & 5p EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Hydraulic rock drilling for construction sites in. the N.VA area. Experienced or will train. Competitive pay & benefits. Capital Drilling Inc. 703-361-4907 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers Backhoes Loaders Dump Trucks Graders Scrapers Excavators Train in Virginia Next Class: Aug. 15 -National Certification -Financial Assistance -Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Fii!f;iireiATiE Grand exp is seek! arrenton, VA rand expansion is seeking: ✓ Mechanic Experienced, prefer ASC / Professional Detailer ✓ Lot Attendant ✓ Sales Person Good pay, flex hours, references required. Immediate openings!! Call Phil: 540-347-9889 Fax resume: 540-347-5672 I Immediate Openings FT- Case Manger Services to homeless famles & chik±en indudhg life skis, economic, health & social issues. BA (Social Work or related) at least 2 yrs exp, knowledge erf client intervention practices. Flex schedule some evenings. Opportunities for growth; benefit package vV position. PT - Resident Manager Evening supervision of emergency shelter. Position requires high school diploma or GED. Send resume w/ cover letter to: FFSS P.O. Box 3599; Warrenton, VA 20188 v BlooinsUSA Tired of traffic? Work close to home! Earn up to $26,000 a year! We are searching for people with: • Enthusiasm • A Pleasant Phone Voice • Average Typing Skills To join our growing team with opportunities in: • Sales • Customer Service • Operations To enjoy great pay & benefits, Call our job hotline at (571)261-2200 or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at 15405 John Marshall Haymarket, VA. i jirri lude of Culpeper NOW HIRING •Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefitsl (401K, Health Ins. Vaca Pay) Drug free work environment Up to $11.00txxr based on experience Call 540-829-9052 For Directions To Apply 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 .OOtour based on experience Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply Fauquier Springs Country Club FT/PT Servers Bartenders HOUSEKEEPER 25-30 hrs/week, flex schedule, $9 per hr. Please apply Tuesday - Friday between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Springs Rd., Warrenton, VA 540-347-4205 Fax: 540-347-2743 INSTALLATION TECHMCIANS If you are looking for a career not a job in Heating & Air Conditioning, we have installation technicians that earn $55,000+ per year &have advancement opportunities. Must be wel groomed, drug free and dependable. We otter Ml benefits. Year round wrk. Great work ethics a must Experience preferred Heating & Air Conditioning Call Jared to set your future in motion at 540-349-8030 KITCHEN MANAGER/ COOK Wel estabished year rant Christian Preschool n Warrerton is bckng for an experienced manager/cook to wok Mf, 7am-$im. Experience is requred and Heath Department certifcaton 6 a plus. Responsfcities ndude prepamg and storing food, placing food orders, and irwertory. Vafd drversfcense and transportation requred FAX RESUME TO 540-347-2696 OR STOP BY 123 MAIN STREET, WARRENTON BETWEEN 9-2 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT FT, Duties include: lawn upkeep, painting, electrical & plumbing. Fax resume & salary requirements to: 540-349-3096 or call 540-349-3097 \mMm FuM Hm» Employment Great Oppty w/ a growing Co! Commercial Mgmt Co, seeking AsSt. Building Engineer, for class A office Building in' Herndon, VA. Great pay, Great benefits, Great environment. Please fax resume to 202-898-0053. Attn: Hiring Manager. McCarthy Tire Service Co., Inc, has an immediate full time opening for an experienced medium/ heavy truck mechanic. Knowledge of A/C, clutch wont, front end alignments necessary. Must have own tools. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested applicants may apply in person at: 22806 Cedar Green Road, Sterling VA or call 703-471-4943 EOE Parts Manager United Rentals is seeking individual for management position. Needs to be motivated, organized & able to multitask. Apply inpers Mon-Fri at rson 43925 John Mosby Highway Chantilly, VA or fax resume to: 703-327-4035 Airgas East, a leading distributor of welding products, industrial, medical and specialty gases, is currently looking for a: Counter Sales/ Backup Driver at our Manassas, VA store You must have excellent industrial sates, communications, and customer service skills. Must be able to work independently, use a com outer, process daily collections, perform shipping and receiving duties, and lift 75 lbs. HS diploma or GED, Class C CDL-Hazmat, and clean driving record are required. Airgas offers an excellent benefits package including health/dental insurance, 401 (k), employee stock purchase program and 'more. Send resumes to: Joselito De Jesus Facility Manager, Airgas East. Inc. 9022 EucUd Aw., Unit G, Manassas, VA 20110 Fax: (703) 327-6495 Email: joselito.dejesus@airgas.com EOE M/F/D/V www.airgas.com Market SALAMANDER Market Salamander is a working chef's market that emphasizes fresh ingredients and produce that are used to prepare foods to go. We also offer unique retail products. Join our team and enjoy a culinary experience! Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental, and 401 (k) plan. Opportunities available for: EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEFS LINE COOKS PREP COOKS AND RETAIL ASSOCIATES CATERERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Send your resume to: 100 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20018 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 540-687-3117 or call 540-878-3551 Email: gritz@sal-fann.com Visit us at www.market-salamander.com Advertising Consultant Gainesville Times is currently seeking a Full Time Real Estate Advertising Consultant Duties and Responsibilities: • Business to business sales • Develop and maintain client and corporate relationships • Develop and implement effective marketing plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type. • Work with individual clients in determining, then fulfilling their advertising needs. • Act as a corporate ambassador at community and business functions. • Create advertising themes, write copy and prepare layout designs. • Manage accounts receivable for customer base. Requirements: • Motivated self-starter that is very customer service oriented with professional appearance. • Must thrive on cold calling, business development and prospecting. • Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities. • Above average initiative, creativity, negotiation and listening skills. • Reliable transportation. • Computer / Internet literate, basic Microsoft products, Word and Excel skills. Additional Information: We offer excellent training and lucrative sales opportunity that includes. • Base salary + Commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Benefits • 401K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, Cover letter and salary history to: PSvminqton(3>timespa pers.com or fax to 540-347-5193 • Pipe Foreman & CreW • Heavy Equipment Operators needed Call 540-347-6628 PLUMBERS & HELPERS Exp, we offer paid holidays/ vacation, health/ dental. Work in Cul■ peper/Fauquier areas. Must have good DMV record. New construction. Fax resume 540-364-7412 . or call 540-364-7312 Full-Time Benefits TOP PAY ■ j 540-592-3900 Retail Steel Sales Looking for energetic person to learn the business. Knowledge of steel or building materials helpful but not necessary. Great benefits 703-368-3193 Make $700-1000 per week Drive a 5-speed pickup for deliveries and such. Must be 21, with a good driving record, quick on your feet, dependable and able to lift 35lbs. Call Tiffany: 540-286-6970 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 545 Full Tktw Employment sales Make $600 - $1200/week Route Developers needed! Must be aggressive, Enthusiastic, and willing To work in a team environment. Must be 21 w/ a good driving record. Call Pete at: 410-365-4514 SHEETMETAL WORKER Sheetmetal Co., Manassas seeking experienced commercial sheet metal tech. Person should have field & shop experience & valid driver’s license. Top paying company & paid vacation, holidays, health insur, profit sharing, retirement benefits & annual bonus. Pay according to experience. HELPERS Must have valid VA driver’s license and transportation. Please Call 703-724-1519 Theater MANAGERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES Movie Industry Multiplex Cinemas, owned and operated by National Amusements, Inc., a leader in motion picture exhibition, has several positions available. If you’re ambitious, career minded and have a strong interest in the entertainment industry, we want to talk to you! Send resume to: District Manager National Amusements, Inc. P.O. Box 2357 Centreville, VA 20122 or fax to: 703-802-3032 ESTATE MANAGER Private 50-acre country estate in Upperville, Virginia is seeking a resident estate manager. Applicants must have a minimum 7 years experience that shows excellent people management skills; extensive horticultural knowledge; and strong maintenance management skills for buildings, building systems and equipment. The successful candidate will be highly organized; h3ve excellent communication skills (both written and oral); have experience preparing budgets; and most important have a fine eye for detail to oversee and maintain an immaculate property that includes extensive gardens, lawns, boxwood, and specimen trees. Position includes house, attractive salary and a full benefits package. Qualified applicants should fax a cover letter with resume and salary history to 540-592-3590. ACCOUNTANT Dulles-based executive is looking for a reliable individual to oversee personal finances. Accounting or Finance degree necessary along with at least 2 years experience. The right candidate will posses excellent oral and written communication skills, be very detailoriented, be able to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include preparation of financial statements, reporting, oversight of investments, tax preparation and cash management. Competitive group benefits plan includes 401 (k), life, health/dental benefits, etc.. Email or fax letter with salary requirements and resume to towens@timespapers.com or 703 478-6691. EOE_ Rappahannock County Public Schools Teachers: Elementaiy Special Education Part-time Speech Pathologist High School Spanish 10th. r P/T Cafeteria Worker Application Deadline: July 15, 2(X)3 or Until Filled To apply, fax or e-mail application (available at www.rappahannock.kl2.va.us) to Raye Tupper, Executive Director of HR . and Instruction Telephone. (540) 987 8773 Fax: (540) 987-8896 E-mail: rayetupperrirappahannock.kl2.va.us EOE Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to students and dedication to the advancement of the school division’s goal of being second to none. VDOT Construction Inspectors - Positions available in Luray (#08948) and Edinburg (#03722) - Pay Band 3 Inspection activities to include lines, grades, & dimensions. Pert eng design work, traffic maint impacts, on-site construction insp for VDOT projects. Essential in emerg ops. Must obtain CDL B w/in 6 mos of hire. Valid driver's license req'd. DMV/Background check & Statement of Economic Interest req'd at hire. Salary negot based on tmg/exper. State benefits. Please indicate the specific position # for which you are applying on app. Separate apps are req'd for each position. May be filled at the Inspector Trainee level (Pay Band 2) or at the Inspector Senior level (Pay Band 4) if nec based on the quals of the selected candidates. State app. req'd & avail at www.virginiadot.org ("Careers"), or state offices. Go to website for more info/req'ments. Apply to: VDOT Human Resources, PO Box 2249, Staunton, VA 24402 by 5pm on 7/22/05. TDD 800-828-1120. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employe^ VA State Inspector/ Auto Mechanic Experience preferred. Benefits, good pay. Settle’s Garage Call 540-675-3252 1550 Health Cara CUNICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT needed for physicians office. Full time, great benefits. Pleasant working environment. Fax resume: 703-754-1105 has immediate openings for CNAs, part-time 7-3 & 11-7 shifts and full time on 3-11 shift. Daily assignment of only 8-10 residents. Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton 540-825-2411 Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community has immediate opening RX/LPXCHARGE XTRSK 3-11 shift, (no weekends required) Ability to effectively supervise others and good communication skills a must Contact: Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton 540-825-2411 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 550 Health Cara D MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Pediatric practice with locations In Sterllng/Reston has opening for organized, energetic individual to join our team. Fax resume 703-404-0275 rpahumanreld aol.com PHYSICAL THERAPIST FT/PT Position available tor a physical therapist in an Orthopaedic Practice. Position is M-F. Experience preferred but wil consider recent graduate of a recognized training program. Excellent benefits, salary comparable with training and experience. Fax or mail resume: L. Spence lspence@broava.com 540-347-0342 52 West Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 20186-3008 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier Times-Democrat Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Front Desk/Night Audit PT, Must be flexible and able to work nights & weekends No phone calls, Please. Benefits available. Excellent opportunity for the right people! Retirees WELCOME! COMFORT INN Comfort Inn Dr. Warrenton HI Previous applicants need not apply. Ill Blooriisl SA Tired of traffic? Work close to home! Earn up to $26,000 a year! We are searching for people with: • Enthusiasm • A Pleasant Phone Voice • Average Typing Skills To join our growing team with opportunities in: • Sales • Customer Service • Operations To enjoy great pav & benefits, Call our job hotline at (571)261-2200 or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at 15405 John Marshall Haymarket, VA. ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER Retail Building Material Business seeking qualified candidate for full-time position in the Warrenton area, includes benefits. Candidate must possess good customer skills, basic computer skills, and knowledge of hardware, lumber and building materials. Position requires working directly with the public in a retail environment. Some overtime required. Please fax resume to: 540-635-4097 Apply in person or mail to: Gilliam Lumber Company, Inc. 515 Commerce Ave Front Royal, VA 22630 or email to: john25@shentel.net Receptionist/ Switchboard opportunity in Warrenton Full-time Successful candidate must be multitasked, have excellent communication Ik telephone skills, be willing to help other divisions within the company, and have a polished, positive, can-do attitude. Some light kitchen duties. Experience with Microsoft email applications required This position is perfect for someone w'ho wants a pleasant, busy position with no stress and stable hours. Respond in confidence to: JEC - 602230 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 EOK

eon sr V J 1994 FIREBIRD FORMULA 24K mis. stock V8. 275HP. auto trans disk brakes, loadec showroom cond. $9000. 54Q 349-4610 TAG SALE, quality Victorian Primitive collectioies in advertising Se nous collectors only' 7 15.16.17. 8a-5p 540354 7982 ( ^ ^ 605 Automobiles V _ BMW 3251 95 convertible med blue metallic & blue top w. gray Ithr int aood cond. $7200 540-937-7670 BMW 3281 1997 Conv. Sports Pkg 50.000 E-Z mi Seats 4. Dk. grn with Ithr. Perfect cond. $16,500. 540-592 3262. BUIPK REGAL CUSTOM' 92. excel cond. 125K mis. 25mpg. $7200 obo. 540-4399198. BUICK 92 ROAD MASTER, loaded, full size luxury, leather, garage kept $2900 Call 703777-8010 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Brougham 94 Corvette V8 eng. 74K mis New AC & fuel Dump 1 5K mis on tires, ' clean mtr. 2 extenders 'or seatbelt. Ithr seats, wheelchr hitch w. cover. $7000. 703 725-3625 CAPRICE. 1989. 4dr Many new parts new pamt Must see to app-ecate Turn-key, 140K mi Asking $2500 703 430-7055 aft. 6pm. CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY 74 Excellent cond 42K mi on new motor $18,500 ObO 540 349 4342 '94 CHEVY CAPRICE Classic Wagon. AB5. 1 A'C. power seatwndw. well mamt. 75K. $3950. Call 703-860-1790 CHEVY LUMINA 00 4dr. auto. AC. AM FM cass. blue with grey interior Fair condition. $1500. Call 703-242-8192 Yout Ad Could be HERE ■ Cali Today 347-4222 f ' ■ ' 1 005 Automobiles . ” -■ ■ J CHEVY 96 LUMINA LSsedan. original owners, good cond clean Car fax. 134 K mi. $1950. 703-731-1257 2000 CHEVY MALIBU: 4 dr. drk grn, 55k mi. cd, cruise, non-smoker 1 owner $5500obo. 703-689-0761 til 9 pm CHEVY 86 MONTE Carlo SS: Black. Gray int., a/c. pw. pi. crdise. exc. cond garage kept $5900 703-969-1063. FORD 2000 MUSTANG. . silver V6. 5 speed. 50 K miles, garaged, great cond., new tires. Reston 540-338-1781 2002 FORD RANGER 4x4, edge. 13k mi. super cab. Bedlmer. cap, am/fm cd All power. $14500. 540-822-5050 GRAND MARQUEE. 97. Excel cond. 150K mis, $2000 540-439-8214 HONDA ACCORD EX 04 sedan, loaded. immaculate. CD. XM, Ithr, moonrf. must see, $21KOBO. 540-788-9622 95 Honda CBR600 F#, 13K miles. $2,800. Cargo net. tank bag & 2 helmets included. 703624-2967 HYUNDAI 99 Elantra. 94kmi. auto arrvfm CD. sun rf. AC. pw. pdl. ps. ABS. cruise. Runs geat. $3000. 703-573-7670 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY. Dark green, excel cond. 33k mi. $30,000 540-751-0194 1997 LINCOLN TOWN car great condition, loaded. 70K mis $8000 o.b.o Contact Charlie @ 540-825-7025. LINCOLN TOWN, 97. 66K mis, tires less than lyr. A1 condition. $7500 540-347-9344. MITSUBISHI 2002 Dia mante LS. 23K mi. Auto. V6. white pearl w/lther. Fully loaded $13,495 703-690-7176. MITSUBISHI 3000 GTVR4- 93, twin turbo. 5 ipd. red, blk Ithr., AWD. 12 CD, 143K mi. Runs good, good cond Best offer! 540-558-8285 |605 Automobiles MUSTANG GT, 97. 4 6 78K miles, Red convert, 540-635-4706. 540635-4706 703-3788300 X 240. $7500 NISSAN MAX GLE 03 36K. all power. 6CD Bose, sunrf tint wndw Ithr loaded Silver excl cond. $18K 703-4219178 $500!. Police Impounds! Honda's. Chevy's. Toyota's. etc. from $500. For listings 800-7498167 ext 2416. SAAB 9-5 LINEAR SPORT WAGON 2003 38k mi. On-star. snrf. Ithr & new tires $19.9k. 703-759-1311 SAAB 900S, 95. hatchback. green ext. New tires, new inspect. $1950, OBO Call Bruce 540-522-9957 SATURN SW2 ’94 Station Wagon. Great cond. 1 owner. 165K mis. 5spd. $2150/080. 540-338-6314 Iv msg '95 Subaru Legacy Right hand drive mail wagon, AWD. new tires, excl cond. 176K mis. $5200 or BO 703-858-7854 TOYOTA CAMRY, 11 OK mis. runs great, clean reliable car! $4900. 540-347-2576 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. 03. grey. 64K mis, 4 newer tires, sunroof, all maint records. $14,900 OBO. 703-618-7375 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. '92. loaded, pwr everything. sunroof. Ice cold AC. $900 obo. 540-3491778. TOYOTA '85 COROLLA: 4 dr complete tune-up sun-rf. perf run cond. $146K, CD, Ask $1595/ ObO 703-444-2971 or cell 703-309-2305. VOLVO, 1990 240DL Wagon. Grey ext., low miles, classic cond.. $3,000. 703-262-0563. VW BEETLE '98 32.5K mi., auto, cruise, airbgs, exclt cond. New tires. , $7200 obo 703-7711812 Great Starter Carl Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 610 Jeeps ,A J GRAND CHEROKEE, 98, 102K mis. 5 2V8, all options. Excel cond. srve & maint recs, silver $6500 540-428-2845 99 JEEP CHEROKEE 4DR, 4X4. PW. PL, am/fm cass, AC Runs great. $6200/obo. 84k miles. 703-608-9520 JEEP 1999 CHEROKEE Sport- 4x4. Green with gray interior. 4.0 6 cyl, 4 door. Auto trans, AC. full power options. 31” tires, looks & runs excellent, Only 60K miles Asking $7500/obo 540219-5102 or 540-3473483 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ’97. 120K mis, V8, PS, tow pkg. service maint aine,loaded.$5500 OBO. 540-364-6113 14' FIBERGLASS BOAT, w/ trailer, 4 strk 70hp Yahama outbrd. $3500/bo. Exc. cond. w/ new fir. 703-777-4367. SEA-DOO jet ski, '97. XP, low hours, excel cond, w/new trailer. $3500 OBO. 540-2199900 _ SILVERTON, '96. 29ft Express Cruiser, full galley, head w, shower, sleeps 4-5, electronics. Pristine cond, $29,900. 703-304-2508. SUNFISH 15 FT to sail to Potomac this summer! $300 sets sail. Please call 703421-5633 ( ~ \ 630 Campere/RVs l ) CLASS A '96. Damon Chev MH, base storage. aux gen. AC, furnace, 2 dr fridge, micro, awning & much more! 16,500 mis, exc cond, $23K 540-349-8655. J4’ EVEREST 5TH WHEEL, 36', 3 slides, excel cond, fully loaded, must sell. $35,500. 218270-0290. FLEETWOOD MALLARD 27FT 2001 slide out- stove, refr. mw. oven, tub/shwr, qz bed sleeps 6 $11,500 703455-5264 for more info SAND PIPER, by Forest River, '00, 25ft. sleeps 6-8, loaded w/ awning & accessories. $7500. 540-347-9119 5TH WHEEL BY design 2005: 37'. 3 electric slide outs, self contained. Sleeps 6, W/D, $23,900. 863-529-2573 HD, ’96, Culpeper Co. Police Road King, 12.600 mis, white, fuel injected, lots chrome, $11,847 firm. 540-9873330, 540-341-2070 HONDA '99 SHADOW SPIRIT, excel, cond., 13.5 K mi, windshield, helmets ■incl. $4200 obo. 703-350-9107 SUZUKI GSX-R600. 02 1,600 mis, Black & yellow, Excellent cond, $5,900 obo. 540-4392623. 645 OfMtoad/ Unlicensed ATV ’01 HONDA Sports Traxx 450cc, low hrs, new battery, good cond, $3500/obo. Cash only. Call Mike 703-380-0332 r ttt&m Sport Utfflty Vrtikda* :hevy surburban, 03' Limited, excel cond, Pewter color, tan Ithr inter, sunroof, total loaded, 6CD player, OnStar, XM ready, quad middle seats. 40K mis, asking $28,500. 540-987-8615. :HEVY 2004 TRAILBLAZER LT: DVD, XM radio & warr. tow pkg, 17K mi, like new! 703728-8444. FORD BRONCO '91, XLT, 5.0 V8, 180K mis, PS, PB, AC. cruise, am/fm cass. $2000 OBO 540-439-0852 , FORD, 2000, Explorer, Eddie Bauer Edt., 4x4, 65K, Dark Blue ext/ Tan Ithr, sunroof, Power seats/windows/locks, Keyless entry, 6 disc CD changer. $10,500. Contact: 703-810-8446. Ford '00 Explorer Sport81 K mi., pwr windows, 2 whl drive, AM/FM/CD, alloy whls, roof rack, automatic. $6500 obo. 540-882-4660 GMC 1994 JIMMY- Runs but needs work! $1000 or best offer.- Call Brenda 703-327-4746 GMC YUKON SLT, 98, 4wd, dark blue, Ithr, tow pack, 101K mis, $8000/obo. 540-3417045 GMC YUKON XL 00. excel. cond., pewter ext., leather, sunroof, records. $16,500. Call 540554-8884 JEEP '93 CHEROKEEauto, 4WD, V6 engina, sunroof, 156K mi., burgundy, $2K obo. Call 703-628-9777 JEEP 1997 CHEROKEE Country: 4dr, 4x4, AT, PW, PL, AM/FM/ CASS, A/C, $3500/obo. 703-554-5322. 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE 4dr, 4WD, auto, good condition. $7500. Call 703-631-6877 JEEP '94 WRANGLER, dk green, 2.5L, soft top, 102K mi, manual trans.. 4WD, great (n snow. 703-318-0911 KIA SORENTO, 04, EX. black, all options. Ithr, auto 4x4, only 5400 mis, like new. $20,000 OBO. 540-937-2816 SUBARU OUTBACK SPORT 02, 50K mis, excel cond, AC. CD. new tires, $13,000. 540-439-0764 Classified Ads Work Cali 347-4222 2004 SOUTHWEST. heavy duty, 2 axles. 7x12x6'6". only 100 mis on trailer, excel cond. Paid $4500 sell for $3700. 540-987-9434 DODGE DAKOTA, 01, burgundy, quad cab SLT, AT, 8 cyl 4x4, 73K mis, all power, am/fm CD, AC, Rhino bedliner, Retrax bed cover, great cond. $14,000. 703973-6598 FORD E350, 02, 15' Box truck, V8, Tommy liftgate. Excel cond. Good tires 75K mis. $18,000. Call Ron 240-882-0976 FORD F350, 03 Diesel 4x4 crew cab, super duty, 60K mis, $31K. 4 details 540-439-2713 / Jerry cell 540-270-6531 FORD F150, '93, XLT, 5.0L, V8, 2wd, 8ft bed, ext cab. 82,500 orig mis, rebuilt trans, orig owner, $5200/obo. 540347-5996 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, 52,600mi. $10,800. black, auto trans, cd, excellent cond. 703-431-0654, 703-761-8607 TOYOTA PICK UP DX 4x4 '95 AC/PS/5-SP am-fm CD 111K mi. Excellent cond. $5600 703-774-3073 TOYOTA TUNDRA 02 TRD-SR5, 4X4, access, cd, tow, warr, 1 k lot pwr invrtr, new bfg tako. 55k mil. $20k 571-237-2510 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 r a7k Trucks/ 073 Pickups V .. TOYOTA TUNDRA '02 TRD 4x4 Access. 28K mi., Bedliner/cvr , Auto, CD, Tow, garaged, $21K 540-554-2435 680 Um/nwm CHEVY 1992 LUMINA APV: Runs great 158K mi, $1000/obo. 703443-1343. CHRYSLER T&C 01’ 7 pass, silver, fully loaded, all maint recs. 69k, xlnt cond $11,500/firm. 703-4069779 FORD 97’ E-150 Conversion Van, loaded, excel cond, 91K mis, priced to sell at $7800 540937-5818 HONDA ODYSSEY '97, good cond in/out, 84K mis, AC, loaded, am/fm cass. $7500. 540-3477843 HONDA, 1995, Odyssey: New engine & tires. Good cond. $6,400/ obo. 703-815-6077 or 703-296-0659. TOYOTA ’99 SIENNA XLE, 81 K mi., Ithr, pwr. door/seats, sunroof, all maint. records-dealer serviced. Beige/beige. $10,750. 703-777-8250 TOYOTA 00 SIENNA XLE, 7,1 K mis. Lthr, pwr door, snrf, new tires, beige/beige. $11,000. Call 703-928-2662 Search TOYOTA" Certified Preowned vehicles leesburgtoyota.com Leesburg Toyota l' 3 Cardinal Park Dr.,SE Leesburg, VA 20175 1MU7&4930 Tahoe w* Suburban E&. Coba You Pay what GM Employee's Pay! Silverado JltVEHQLES! SAVINGS MCIUOE AU REBATES t INCENTIVES, TAXES,TAGS « UCENSE FEES * *290 PROCESSMG FEE ADOmONAL PHOTO TON K.LUSTM