Rappahannock News, September 15, 2005

I***' Rappahannock Coilniy ys Family Newspaper Since 1877 127jh Year ... No. 37 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 00 1 a? a 1 o ° 2|S§: imp* § 00 <■'*_?,*, , o o 1 .— n *. / *» ^ 'n d* n I 0-1 ro i—•• •n ro l-M (jj I I>Oro . 50 cents Getting out while the getting’s good Katrina by way of Chester Gap By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Nineteen-year-old Justin Vittitow grew up in Chester Gap. Eight months ago he moved to New Orleans with his band mates and fellow Rappahannock residents Paul Clowes and Thomas Furtado. Eleven days ago he and his band mates made it back to Chester Gap.They escaped New Orleans a day before Hurricane Katrina destroyed it, finding shelter in a WalMart parking lot in Lafayette, Louisiana. They traveled back with Justin’s parents Jim and Montse Vittitow, and they all saw first hand the effects of the disaster in the Gulf Coast on the surrounding states. 1-66 lane closures temporarily suspended During the President’s Cup golf tournament at Lake . Manassas next week VDOT will suspend the overnight lane closures on 1-66. Please note that motorists using Routes 15, 29, 234 and 1-66 should still expect delays in the area Sept. 18-25 due to the tournament traffic. r Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, RappFLOW will hold its monthly meeting. Items on the agenda are: Help prepare for the new Advisory Committee, Upper Thornton Watershed land owner meetings, Tier III designation for the Hazel River, and presentation to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. • Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging transportation services will not operate on Friday, September 16 in observance of a Staff InService Day. • The Rappahannock Local Emergency Planning Committee (RLEPC) will meet Wednesday, September 21 at 10 a.m. in the Rappahannock County courthouse. For more information call, 675-3744 or 675-5385. • On Wednesday, September 21 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda Minutes of July 20,2005 Meeting -RappFLOW Update-Beverty Hunter NEW BUSINESS -SU 05-08-01 Adolfi Professional Office -RZ#05-08-02 Salvano Village Commercial rezoning INFORMATIONAL Building permit report* Non-Profit Directory Article from the Onion • On Monday, Sept. 26, the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of Washington will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to continue the review of the Comprehensive Plan. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/ Monty Tayloe GLAD TO BE BACK: The Vittitows are happy to be home in Chester Gap. Pictured from the left are Justin, Montse and Jim Vittitow. “People were in a kind of daze. Everyone seemed to be in a state of denial,” recalled Montse Vittitow, Justin’s mother. Before Katrina Justin Vittitow moved to New Orleans in January to study jazz drumming in a city renowned for its music. Justin is a jazz drummer, and he and his friends moved to New Orleans to learn rather than party. “We went there to study music. I wanted to absorb music,” explained Justin. The students lived in a basement apartment in New Orleans and kept a music studio on the eighth floor of a nearby building. Justin worked as a cook at a Reginelli’s Pizza to support his music habit while studying with famed jazz drummer Jim Varekovich. It was the Saturday before Katrina when Justin first became aware that a very serious storm was coming his way. “Saturday morning we woke up, and first started hearing on the news and from [his parents] that it was going to be bad.” Despite the information coming from the national media and his family , Justin and his roommates considered staying in New Orleans, especially given the attitude of the locals they knew. “None of the natives felt it was too urgent,” recalled Justin. “They’ve been through hurricanes .There was no sense of urgency.” The local sense of security initially convinced Justin and his roommates to plan on staying through the storm in their eighth floor music studio, where they imagined they would be reasonably safe. However, on Sunday the Katrina warnings from government officials became more strident, and so did the reports from national news media. This got Justin’s parents moving. Getting out “On Sunday morning I got on the phone to Justin and said basically ‘Get out of dodge,” remembered Jim Vittitow. Once Justin and his roommates See VITTITOW, Page A2 Radio free Washington Residents of Washington may have been puzzled to see a pherry-picker lofting a giant radio antennae parked across the street from the Inn at Little Washington Monday morning. The truck, which with the antennae served as temporary radio tower, was part of a film being made in town by “Double R Productions,” a television production company from D.C. The film and truck were commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters to assist in efforts to lobby Congress for laws restricting small radio stations. Washington was chosen as the sight of the film because of its size. ‘We needed a small town. This is a small town,” explained Double R Production Manager Josh Shama. Rappahannock News Staff Photcv Monty Taytoe Supervisors change county zoning code Homeowners will pay for soil testing By Bill' Kossler Rappahannock News Stafl Writer Last Wednesday the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors approved a change in the county zoning code concerning family apartments. In the law, a family apartment is a secondary apartment, near a primary house- such as a mother-in-law cottage or a garage apartment, built for family members to live in. While you may not build two large houses right next to one another, or fill a single residential plot of land with rental houses, you may build a family apartment to help relatives. The code tries to make it difficult to use this exception as a loophole for building rental properties willy nilly around your property, or getting around the law by subdividing your plot of land into multiple dwelling units. Prior to the Board’s vote on the changes, County Administrator John* McCarthy described the changes as “a liberalization of the current requirements” Under “one interpretation of existing law,” McCarthy explained, building a family apartment attached to a larger structure- such as an apartment above a garage, is essentially forbidden because under the old code, the combined size of both the apartment and the garage are counted toward the apartment size limit. Under the new zoning code, only the actual living space counts, so long as there is no direct access from the living space to the rest of the structure. Other changes in the code wording serve to clarify and simplify their interpretation. County ceases soil testing McCarthy announced that as of January 1, 2006, the county health department will no longer go out and do soil testing for homeowners applying for permits for land distur bance. Rappahannock County, McCarthy said, has for some time been the only Virginia county providing that service. From now on. land and homeowners will need to arrange and pay for testing privately. For instance, if you are planning on building a house and putting in a septic field, you will have to arrange and finance the soil percolation test yourself. Landowners can contact the county health department for a list of licensed firms. School opens amid construction School Superintendent Dr Robert Chappell reported to the See SUPERVISORS, Page A2 Photo by Richard Lykes Up, up and not away It was a disappointing Sunday morning (September 4) for Phil Inwin, owner of Caledonia Farm in Flint Hill. Phil had intended to treat his guests to a hot air balloon ride but the winds would have it otherwise and the balloon was not to rise. Caledonia Farm is celebrating 20 years as the oldest and continually owned and operated bed and breakfast in Rappahannock County. Big on preservation, Phil has systematically put all of his current 115 acres into scenic easement. He pioneered easement efforts in the State of Virginia by being one of the first landowners to do so more than thirty years ago. While somewhat deflated, Phil hasn’t given up. “Come back for our 40 year celebration, we’ll go sailing,” announced Irwin as the trees bent in another gust. Newsmakers^ Blue Truckin’ Rappahannock’s own Jim Blubaugh is the Democratic candidate for the 15th. District. See Page A8. Taste of Rapp Culinary students helped with much of the preparation for this year’s gourmet delight. See Page B1. ‘Dear Frankie’ This powerful movie will launch a discussion for a two-day RAAC film festival. See Page B1. i Armed Ken Carter’s Trading Post Guns specializes in selling and servicing firearms. See Page A10.

Chappell’s Corner Schools pass: Adequate Yearly Progress achieved at both Rappahannock Public Schools Both schools and the RCPS Made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in Accordance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction Raye Tupper reported to the School Board on Sept. 13 that both schools and the division made AYP by meeting at least 29 of the 35 federal benchmarks. School “Report Cards” for our schools and all schools in Virginia contain AYP data and can be accessed on the State website: http://www.pen.kl2.va.us/ College Night at LFCC Note from the RCHS Guidance Office: There will be a College Night hosted by LFCC on Tuesday, Sept 27 from 7-9pm at the Fauquier Campus in Warrenton, Virginia. Over 100 colleges, universities, and technical institutes from around the state and nation will be there. PSAT given to sophomores The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) test will be administered at RCHS on October 12th. All 10th graders will be able to take the test at no charge. If ninth graders want to take the PSAT, they may pay the fee and will be admitted on a “space available” basis. Bus evacuation drill On Wednesday, September 28, we will conduct school bus evacuation drills at each school at the regular dismissal time. Buses will run approximately 10-15 minutes late that afternoon. VlTTITOW From Page A1 were convinced to get moving, they prepared quickly. Expecting flooding, they moved most of their valuables from their basement apartment to their eighth floor studio. Then all three piled into a minivan and joined the mass evacuation from the city. The highways mound New Orleans had been designated as “Contraflow for the evacuation, meaning that all lanes of traffic were being used by outbound traffic. The three entered the sea of cars heading west from the city Sunday afternoon, not sure where to go and a very long way from Chester Gap. “We kind of decided as we were going. We stopped in Baton Rouge, but we decided to keep going to Lafayette because the news said that would be far enough out of the storm,” said Justin! “It took all day to get to Lafayette.” The going was slow despite the Contraflow. Lafayette, LA is about 135 miles west of New Orleans. According to Mapquest.com, it ordinarily takes about 2 hours to travel there. The boys decided to wait things out in Lafayette for a few reasons. Before Katrina had started to be a factor, Justin had been planning to come back and visit Rappahannock anyway, but his roommates had planned to stay in New Orleans. “My roommates hadn’t decided what to do. They were going to try to get back into the city when everything was over,” explained Justin. More immediate than indecision, practical reasons made staying in Lafayette a good idea. They were almost out of money. “We had barely had enough gas to get to Lafayette, and the gas in Lafayette was too much,” said Justin. Living at Wal-Mart Once Justin, Clowes, and Furtado got to Lafayette, they looked for a place to wait out the P storm. They had stayed in their van in a Wal-Mart parking lot on the way out to New Orleans from Chester Gap, and they knew that Wal-Mart was not particular about who parked there. On the morning of Monday August 29, as Katrina smashed into New Orleans, the boys knew they had gotten far enough away. “Lafayette didn’t get much rain at all,” said Justin. The three young men from Rappahannock ended up living in the Wal-Mart’s lot for three days. They hung around the store and tried to find ways to amuse themselves, playing basketball with shopping carts in the parking lot. They also got some help from Lafayette. “There were a lot of do-gooders. A lot of locals were trying to help us,” recalled Justin. Rescue mission On Tuesday, Montse and Jim Vittitow headed out to get their son. “Tuesday afternoon we rented a little car and drove through the night,” said Montse. The Vittitows had to pick Justin up because he was out of gas in Lafayet+">, and with Katrina having knocked down communications for the Gulf Coast area, it was difficult to wire him money. As the Vittitows were to discover, even if Justin had gas money, he might have had trouble finding gas to spend it on. “Every time we found a gas station, it was always out of gas,” said Montse. “Around 2:30 a.m. we saw people waiting in line at stations just in hope that a gas truck would come fill up the tank,” said Jim. The Vittitows eventually developed a strategy to keep their car going during a gas shortage. “Whenever we passed a station that did have gas , we topped off our tank.” As they got closer to the region affected by Katrina, the Vittitows saw the destruction Katrina had caused even to places far removed from New Orleans. sp\& Goat Hill Nursery *4^ Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. 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Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, RO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 “No one had any electricity. We kept having to detour because there would be trees down. No bathrooms were usable anywhere,” recalled Montse. Once the Vittitows got to Lafayette and reunited with Justin and his roommates with the other evacuees at Wal-Mart, they found that the young men hadn’t suffered as badly as some, a fact that would be made even more clear in the days after the disaster. “One of the people at the Wal-Mart had already lost a family member in the storm. Talking to people made what happened to the boys seem not so bad,” recalled Jim. Clowes and Furtado had been planning to try and return to New Orleans once the effects of the storma had blown over, but by the time the Vittitows arrived to help, they realized that it was likely to be a long time before they could get back to check on the fate of their stuff. “We all caravaned back together,” said Montse. They were all back in Chester Gap by Friday, September 2. “It felt like we were in a war tom country. However, the good will and good wishes we received along the way were heartwarming, to say the least,” Montse posted on the popular local message board “Rappnet” when they returned. Return to New Orleans? .Justin and his roommates don’t know when they’ll be able to go back to New Orleans and find out what happened to their home. “The other day I was trying to check on when the water would be gone and when they would be letting people back in and there was just a lot of politicking going on,” said a frustrated Justin Vittitow. “There’s been a couple of message boards that say the flooding in our area isn’t that bad. But there’s a lot of contradicting stuff.” Monty Tayloe can be reached at mtayloe@timespapers.com Supervisors From Page A1 board on the opening of the schools amid continued construction. Heating and air conditioning work at the elementary school will be completed over the fall. Chappell assured the board “there is no problem with safety” and they are maintaining as much distance between the kids and construction as possible. Security measures have been put into place to ensure the safety of students. All workers have to wear numbered badges and sign in with their name and address, and the worker’s are undergoing background checks. Additionally, children are being told to use the buddy system while going around the school. These measures are not due to any actual threat or known risk to students. “We feel that they’re safe, but we’re just taking precautions,” explained Chappell. Both McCarthy and Wakefield Supervisor Roger Welch expressed public thanks to Chappell for his efforts with the ongoing school construction, with McCarthy sympathizing “Dr. Chappell has had the summer from hell.” Contracts for construction on a new gymnasium and modular bandroom were previously held up pending research into money saving alternatives. It is now anticipated they will go forward with the same contractor that has been working on the elementary school roof and air conditioning upgrades over the summer. Hazel River protection There is a renewed effort afoot in, Culpeper to give the Hazel River a Tier III waterway designation with the state Department of Environmental Quality. The three-tiered system is an EPA mandate carried out by the diverse appropriate agencies within the separate states. At present, Tier III status would only prohibit additional point sources of pollution, such as a wastewater treatment facility. McCarthy said'that four to five years ago the idea met with stiff opposition, especially in Culpeper. But proponents renewed their proposal and the several month process will begin in earnest this October. According to McCarthy, the political mood has changed in Culpeper, and their Board of Supervisors may be more receptive now. Board Chairman Pete Estes noted that this designation would mean neither Rappahannock nor Culpeper could put a wastewater treatment plant on the Hazel, and this would impact potential development at Longlea. Located about a mile inside Culpeper County along Route 522, the former Longlea estate, now belonging to the Catholic group Opus Dei, has recently been considered for large scale residential development. Neither endorsing nor discouraging the Culpeper based proposal, McCarthy offered that one reason to be hesitant about Tier III status is it might be the “camel’s nose under the tent”. “This is what the regulations say now, but who knows what they may be changed to in the future,” said McCarthy. On the other hand, he continued, the county has to meet the requirements of the state’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. So anything we do that improves the quality of headwaters makes compliance easier. Local attorney Bob Weinberg spoke in favor of Tier III status: “As one of the many who live along the Hazel River, I want to express support. One of the many reasons (to do so) is because of Longlea. That’s an important new consideration and I’d like you do consider the Tier III option,” said Weinberg. Jail solutions studied The board voted to authorize spending $10,300.00 to study the potential for a regional jail. Page, Warren, Rappahannock and Shenandoah Counties are paying a total of $34,330.00 for the study. If a jail is built, it will serve these four counties. As one of the smallest in the state, Rappahannock’s jail is periodically “in the gunsights for closure” according to McCarthy. Also, a regional jail would receive some state funding, while in the future, local jails will get none. Saying “we need to be pushing this snowball rather than in front of it” McCarthy opined one way or another the Rappahannock jail “will be closed in my lifetime”. Sheriff Larry Sherertz concurred, arguing,”it’s better to get in the wagon now rather than waiting and having the terms dictated to us.” If a regional jail is built, the local jail may still see some use for work release, and overnight lockup. Police motorcycle escorts Sheriff Larry Sherertz brought up what he termed the “perennial plague of motorcycles” referring to the many accidents that occur every year. He proposed high intensity patrols in conjunction with the Virginia State Police, and suggested having a pilot car to escort groups of motorcyclists through the county, to discourage speeding and recklessness. While there was broad agreement that motorcycle wrecks and recklessness are problems, the utility of this particular idea was debated, and no action taken. Supervisors oppose FSA closing Responding to state Farm Services Agency plans to close down their office in Culpeper and relocate in Fauquier County, the board discussed the county’s options. During public comment, county resident and farmer Monira Rifaat urged the board to oppose the closing, because it will force local farmers to do much more driving when they need to attend to matters with FSA and with the Soil Conservation District. Rifaat asked the board “to support continued inquiry into alternatives to closing” the Culpeper office. The board voted to draft a letter asking the state FSA to keep the Culpeper office open. < County sells share of school The board gave final approved for the sale of Rappahannock’s 25 percent stake in the George Washington Carver Piedmont Regional Education Center, located in Culpeper. Rappahannock’s stake will be sold to Culpeper. Hurricane Katrina Relief McCarthy proposed a donation to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. The board approved a donation of $5,000. They also approved spending up to $2500 to match dollar for dollar contributions made by county employees to the American Red Cross by October 31st. 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Public Meeting Friday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock County Library Please come to learn what you can do to aid our fellow Americans in distress. • Offer shelter to homeless evacuees who may comp to Virginia • Provide transportation, food, clothing, medical needs, counseling, • Help find jobs for the displaced. • Provide special needs to elderly, children, the disabled and others. Please come to lend a hand in this time of need! Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal, Washington Baptist, St. Peter’s Catholic, Reynolds Memorial Baptist, Sperryville United Methodist, Flint Hill United Methodist, Willis Chapel United Methodist and other local churches. For more information about this county collaborative effort, please phone .Tim or Joan Gannon at (540) 987-9536 or better yet...come on Friday evening and share in the discussion of how you can help. Residents need to rally behind relief efforts By Jim Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News We are receiving some wonderful offers of aid for Hurricane Katrina victims from Rappahannock County residents. Perhaps these will inspire you to think about what you might do. We are building an inventory of resources to have available in the event evacuees are sent to Rappahannock. This is not far-fetched—already about 1,000 storm victims have come to Virginia, and the state is preparing temporary shelter to accommodate as many as 4,000, according to the governor. Many of these will disperse to various communities in the state. In addition, many church organizations are establishing their own avenues to bring evacuees to our area, including the Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal and other denominations. Already, I know of three people displaced by the storm who have come to Rappahannock. We have offers of temporary housing from six local households so far—spare rooms, guest houses, apartments. In addition, one county resident has offered use of an RV that sleeps four and is fully equipped, plus a camper trailer that sleeps four. A local businessman has offered a small apartment in Manassas and possible jobs there for perhaps two or three evacuees who might occupy it. One woman has offered a car to provide transportation for a family. Two local women, skilled mental health professionals, have offered free counseling to traumatized storm victims who come here. We (meaning the coalition of Rappahannock churches involved in this countywide effort) are trying to survey what resources are available—housing, transportation, jobs, services, volunteers, goods, etc—that could support Katrina victims in our locality. Please come to the public meeting on this relief effort this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. We need your help. Our suffering fellow Americans need your help. What help can you offer? Inn at Little Washington reaching out to help with relief efforts The Inn at Little Washington is donating a portion of their proceeds from September to the New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. This fund was The University of Virginia will welcome Virginia students from those colleges and universities which are now closed due to Hurricane Katrina. They will enroll Virginia residents from those institutions and make every attempt to register them in the classes they need. They will be treated as visiting students and non-degree students. Housing will be provided in University facilities. A Mark C. 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Senator George Allen (R-VA) announced recently that the Corporation for National and Community Service awarded a $134,000 grant supplement to Mercy Medical Airlift support volunteer pilots to undertake medical and search and rescue missions in States affected by Hurricane Katrina. “This funding will help stabilize and improve the condition of life for those affected by this devastating storm and subsequent flooding,” Senator Allen said. “I am so pleased that this fine Virginia company will be able to bring this much needed and vital help in airlifting patients, medical supplies and other humanitarian assistance to our neighbors on the Gulf Coast.” The grant will support more than 200 “ambulatory missions,” which include all flights into and out of the disaster region for patients, search and rescue teams, incident command teams, outside agency personnel, State and national level personnel, blood and blood products, in small high-priority cargo. It will also cover the costs of a limited number of flights out of the disaster region for patients requiring medical attention in flight. Mercy Medical Airlift (MMA) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Virginia Beach, with a 30 "’ear record of serving people in situations of compelling human need through the provision of charitable air transportation. It operates the Homeland Security Emergency Air Transportation System (HSEATS) which engages volunteer pilots to undertake medical and search and rescue missions in the affected states. HSEATS is implemented primarily through regional Angel Flight organizations. Mercy Medical Airlift uses volunteer pilots who live all over the United States. They are linked to support all the major volunteer organizations involved in disaster response. Supported by a well developed communications network, MMA is coordinating its response with National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD), State VOADs, FEMA, and public anu private State and local emergency response agencies. The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Tbgether with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. For more information, visit http:// www.nationalservice.gov. Gettmg ready to help By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer About a dozen folks gathered last Thursday afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Their main mission was to begin organizing a countywide community effort to help victims from Hurricane Katrina. While Castleton resident Jim Gannon took the lead in the discussions, he is quick to point out that this isn’t his project but a project that needs to be undertaken and he will help in all ways possible. “This isn’t the Jim Gannon Show,” smiled Gannon. “I want input from lots of people and hope to get representation from many of the churches.” Heritage House owner, Michelle Schwartz, shared what she had found out from such groups as the Fauquier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities. Schwartz had already pulled together a truckload of donations from other B&B owners that joined up with the Red Cross in Fredericksburg. Much of the meeting centered around housing issues and compiling a list of residents that would be willing to open their homes to evacuees for periods of time or help in other ways. “I’d be willing to help with counseling,” said Rabbi Carla Theodore. Rev. Jon Heddleston from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville is planning a music event (Oct. 22 or Oct. 29) to raise awareness and funds to help with whatever projects were identified to support. Nels Parson is organizing a potluck dinner to be held on Saturday, October 8 at the Washington Fire Hall from 5:30 - 7 p.m. While several churches were represented at the meeting, there was consensus that more needed to be involved or to at least know that they are encouraged and welcomed to join with this ecumenical movement. It was clear from those present that while everyone wanted to help that there were also concerns about screening potential evacuees and having a clear understanding about length of stay, jobs, and transportation challenges. “Hopefully we can calm the chaos,” said Rev. Jennings Hobson. “We’ve been called to do the Lord’s work and See HELP, Page A9 to GED Regional Adult Education for PD #9 / (Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties) ANNOUNCES GED TEST OUT IN SEPTEMBER FREE GED Practice Test The free GED Practice Test will be available at the following locations in Rapahannock County: Where When Time Rappahannock County Library Monday, September 19'1 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Rappahannock County High School Tuesday, September 20,h 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. PASS THE GED PRACTICE TEST QUALIFY TO TAKE THE ACTUAL GED TEST FREE (First Time Test Takers Only) Call 825-0476 to register. You Must Register by September 16th in order to reserve your test packet. The Free GED test will be September 26'\ 27l\ and 28lh at Rappahannock County High School September 26th - 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. September 27th - 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. September 28th - 5:30 p.m.-7:30p.m. Rev your engines for the Race to GED Fueling Tomorrow's Leaders

Editorial & Opinion A4 September 15, 2005 --Kappafjattnocfe jSetosfEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock Copnty $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $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@1imespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p m., Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 Our View Come to the meeting im Gannon is a self starter, a businessman, a motivator, an ex-editor, an author, a father, husband and friend and a guy who cares about his fellow , man. Within the last tew weeks , he has been orchestrating a community-wide effort to help with victims of Hurricane Katrina. Tbmorrow night there will be a public meeting at the Rappahannock County Library starting at 7:30 p.m. where representatives from several churches and interested other community members will gather to share ideas on how this county can best help. Perhaps it will be with housing. Perhaps it will be with fund raising. Perhaps adopting a family or families. It's easy to pretend that this isn’t our business because it didn’t happen in our backyard. It’s also easier to talk about something rather than do something. While Gannon is presently leading the charge, it’s only because he’s that kind of guy - focused, energized and ready to do the right thing. It’s not about him. It’s about who he is trying to help. And hopefully as the nation rallies to reach out their hands to those in need, this county will join those hands and help in a way that goes beyond our pocketbooks. Children’s Safety Act This is an editorial written by Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA), Seventh District of Virginia The school bells have rung again, and students have found their way to their classrooms. As parents, our job is to make sure our children are safe as they go to and from school, play in the neighborhood, or visit their friends. There have been many recent stories of children being kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed by sexual predators. These are crimes being committed against our most vulnerable by our most cruel. What is truly shocking is that, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, as of June 2005, there are 11,873 registered sex offenders in the Commonwealth of Virginia alone. Recently I cosponsored the Children’s Safety Act (H.R. 3132) that was introduced in Congress. This month the House of Representatives will be voting on this bill to find stronger ways to protect our kids from sexual predators. Sixty-seven percent of the victims of sexual assault are juveniles under the age of 18. When convicted sex offenders move, they should be forced to register their new address with law enforcement authorities. Of the 563,000 registered sex offenders nationwide, an estimated 100,000 are lost. That means there is no record of where they live or where they work. Facing such disturbing statistics, Congress is acting to stop this trend and to protect our children. A mandatory sex offender registry is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal, to prevent sexual crimes against children. The Children’s Safety Act creates a stiff penalty of a mandatory five years or more in prison for sex offenders who fail to keep their registration information current. The legislation also requires a state to notify, another state when it is aware that a registered sex offender Has moved to that state. Parents must also be informed about sex offenders in their area. Currently, no single official government Web site exists to give parents access to a central database of all sex offenders registered in the United States. Under the Children’s Safety Act. each state’s Attorney General will ensure that its states sex offenders’ registry is up to date and available on the Internet. Information from all 50 states would be linked together on one Web site allowing parents to access the name, address, picture, and criminal history. By allowing parents and law enforcement access to up to date information on sex ' offenders, we can protect our children from those who would prey on them. I am proud to support the Children’s Safety Act. It represents a significant step forward in protecting our children. Letters Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad needs more help The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad needs your help! This was discussed in the Rappahannock News a few weeks ago. The ambulance that comes to help you or your loved one is staffed by highly trained unpaid volunteers—your friends and neighbors—who are ready to go day and night at a moment’s notice. It takes at least two people to send out an ambulance in response to a call: an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a certified ambulance driver. The need for EMTs is critical in the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS). The squad covers the entire western third of the County, including the accident-prone section of US 211 leading to Panorama, and other parts of Shenandoah National Park. If EMT and driver volunteers are not available, the call must be routed to another squad that is farther away with resultant delays in getting help to the site. A delay can mean the difference between life and death. Although EMTs are the greatest need, volunteers of all kinds are welcome. You don’t have to go out on calls or get up in the middle of the night to be a big help. Just mowing the grass or making a trash run can free up trained personnel to go out on a call. Office personnel who can type, prepare budgets, file, and keep records are needed. And there’s always equipment to maintain and clean. A few hours a week can make a big difference. Volunteer activities give participants a chance to make a contribution and gain the satisfaction that comes from helping your neighbors and community. As a member of the squad, all volunteers receive training in rescue skills, all necessary uniforms and gear, and mentoring and fellowship from fellow squad members. Some members have found these activities so rewarding that it has led them into a new career. Other members are retired and have taken on these activities so they can continue to contribute to the well-being of the community. Being a member of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is an important commitment and a responsibility that supports the health and well-being of us all. To learn more or join us, give us a call at 540-987-9706 or 540-9878859. Donald Gore, President Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Rappahannock County family is thankful We would like to thank all our friends for all they did for us after the passing of our mother, Girtha Grigsby. We truly appreciated the beautiful flowers and cards as well as the many generous food donations. It is obvious to us that our mother touched the lives of many by all the kindness, support, and prayers we have received. Thank you. Family of Girtha Grigsby Rappahannock County Annual Yard Sale a success We wish to give a great big thank you to all of the donors who contributed to the yard sale and to all of the patrons who came and shopped. We enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones. A special thanks to the Washington Fire Department for the use of their hall and to Clutter Clearers for finding homes for the leftovers. Maggie Francis Sperryville Gloria Allen Boston Co-Chairs for Rappahannock County Democratic Committee A ‘Furry’ Thank You The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, RAWL, would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who gave so generously to this summer’s fabulous > fundraiser “Furry Thursday.” With your help, we raised just over $2400 for the animals in our county. First, thanks must go to Jim McCullough and his staff at the Bleu Rock Inn for providing a beautiful venue, fan tastic food, tasty beverages and unbeatable service. Many thanks to Chris Moyles for supplying sound equipment and expertise, not to mention meteorologist reports weekly. Cheryl Lynn Herrmann for her graphics skills. A very special thanks to Anita Sherman and Jan Clatterbuck at the Rappahannock News for promoting our event weekly. This event would never have happened without the unbelievable generosity of all the musicians involved. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you! Aplus, ToJo, Ben Mason, Steve Van Dam, Craig Honeycutt, Bob McDugald, Brian Taylor and Hollowbourid, Brooke Parkhurst, Michael Rand, Lorraine Duisit, Miranda Hope, Amy Silver, Rafael Lorenzo, Mo Day, Linda Heimstra, The Gerald Kinzie Trio, Carsie Blanton, Nate Brown, Bare Witness, Insomniacs, Street Legal, Tucker Rogers, William Walter, Anna Wolfe, Brooksie Wells, John Hallberg, Dontez Harris and Rude Rock Family. We look forward to seeing you all at “Furry “ next summer! Members of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO September 16, 1965 Dr. Roswell S. Bowersett of Silver Spring, Md. has just returned from a Goodwill People-to-People tour of the Soviet Union and Europe. He w as one of a group of 17 Georgia Veterinarians and 8 selected colleagues from neighboring southeastern states which composed the 1965 Georgia Veterinary Leaders Delegation. It was representative of the veterinary medical profession in this area. The 18,000 mile tour took the group to Brussels, Moscow, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Stockholm, Copenhagen, East and West Berlin, London and Paris. People-to-People is a massive program designed to develop international understanding by encouraging direct, personal contacts between American citizens and those of other countries. This group extended special, personal greetings as citizens of the United States and made and evaluation of veterinary education in these countries. A comparison of methods and procedures was made and a frank exchange of views and thinking on a personal level was accomplished. This delegation represented almost all branches pf veterinary medicine. Included were the large animal practitioner, the small animal specialist, the government veterinarian, the Photo Rappahannock News Archives James Dodson, I.R. Kilby, Thomas Williams and Newbill Miller at Little League picnic in 1965. researcher, the educator, the small town practitioner. Dr. Bowersett practices veterinary medicine in his Four Corners Animal Hospital in Silver Spring. He is married to the See MEMORY LANE, Page A5

Taste of Rappahannock has many generous supporters r I lhe 7th Annual Taste of JL Rappahannock, held on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryville was a tremendous success. It provided much needed funds for Headwaters, whose mission is to foster excellence in education for the children of Rappahannock County. The Greve Foundation presented us with a Match Challenge which was a great gift to the cause. All Challenge^ monies raised will be matched 100%. This was due to the generosity of John and Pam Kiser and The Greve Foundation. The success of the event was due to the hard work of many, many people and organizations. We would like to thank everybody for their time, effort and contributions. The event was generously UNDERWRITTEN by: Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc., Griffin Tavern and Restaurant, Worth Associates, Inc., and Over Jordan Farm. Headwaters thanks the SPONSORS of the event: Rappahannock National Bank, Belle Meade Schoolhouse, Copper Fox Antiques, Cheri and Martin Woodard of Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors, Chuck and Deanna Akre, Phyllis Magrab and Grant Peters. We thank the PARTNERS for the event: The Conyers House Inn and Stable, Donald Chandler, Architect and Denise Chandler, Country Places Realty, The Hampton Seventh. Annual i iv^ vm 'w nptbt ^Saturday September lO, 200§ Foundation, Proctor Jones and Megan Smith, Gail Montplaisir and Norman Smith, Rappahannock News and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Worley, Jr. A special thank you to Mary Arthur, Instructor, and all of the students of the Rappahannock Culinary Arts classes at the RCHS who helped with much of the food preparations, setup and serving the night of the event. These students were truly amazing in their display of joyful enthusiasm, hard work, and professionalism they exhibited in everything they did. The following organizations or individuals contributed to this event: Waterpenny Farm, Gnat Hill Farm, Williams Orchard, Thornton River Grille, Epicurious Cow, Flint Hill Public House, Tom and Lisa Pendleton, Piedmont Farm, RCHS Farm-to-Table, The Inn at Little Washington, Norman Cartwright -Brown, Touchstone Farm, Conyers House Inn and Stable, Gay Street Innv Chancellor’s Farm, Central Coffee Roasters, Moore’s Orchard, Four & Twenty Black Birds, Sunnyside Farms. Bleu Rock Inn, Griffin Tavern & Restaurant, Martin Woodard Graphics, Foster Harris B&B, Harmony Highlands, Ashton Farm, New Frontier Bison, Hopkins Ordinary B&B, and the RCHS Band Students. Thanks to the following committee members: Mary Arthur, Delma Bagley, Steve Carroll, Betsy Hille, Cole McKenry, Denise Chandler, Richard Lykes, Phyllis Magrab , Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Linda Dietel, Mary Foresta, Susan Jones, Laura Overstreet, Virginia Liberatore, Donna Marquisee, Susie MacNelly, Barney O’Meara, and Beverly Jones. Paige Coombs, Executive Director of Headwaters, and all of the Headwaters Board deserve a big thank you for all of their help in working, planning and carrying out this event. It is an honor and a privilege to work with such a great group of people. Cheri Woodard and Terri Lehman, Co-chairs of 7th Annual Taste of Rappahannock. Memory Lane From Page A4 former Carol Settle of Flint Hill. He is an official in the Skyline Ski Area located in Rappahannock. 25 YEARS AGO September 11, 1980 Harassment by rowdy idlers in Sperryville has led the Rappahannock supervisors to consider the countys first anti-loitering laws, scheduled for public hearing on October 6. Several weeks ago, the supervisors asked commonwealth attorney Douglas Baumgardner to draw up a loitering ordinance. In a letter to the board read at Thursday’s meeting by chairman E.P. Luke, Baumgardner noted that loitering legislation can be attacked on grounds that it is unconstitutionally vague. He emphasized, however, that Virginia’s General Assembly has given counties authority to enact such ordinances. Baumgardnersaid that he tried to make . Rappahannock’s loitering laws as specific as possible, noting that the proposed ordinance is designed to give local law enforcement officials a tool to combat the “very serious situation” in Sperryville. The ordinance as drafted by the commonwealth’s attorney prohibits loitering in public buildings, streets and places, including quasipublic areas in front or adjacent to commercial establishments... “Do you think you can enforce that?” Luke asked Sheriff W. A. Buntin after reading the draft ordinance aloud. “We can enforce part of it,” Buntin replied. “I think it will help. We have a big problem in Sperryville and Flint Hill. It’s really terrible in Sperrville,” he said, reporting that idylers shout obscene language, block traffic and throw rocks, gravel and bottles at passing cars. “Are these grown people?” inquired supervisor Dick Latham. “About 50-50,” Buntin answered... 10 YEARS AGO September 6, 1995 We have heard about the problem for years. Every time there is a natural disaster, the victims report frustration with the timeliness, extent and sanity of federal assistance. Now it is Rappahannock’s turn. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is empowered to assist the county in restoring the Rush and Upper Jordan rivers to pre-flood conditions. A great deal of effort went into compiling a list of 20 projects that would be put out to bid. The county sought and received permission from landowners for the work. County officials worked with the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection to make sure none of the projects would be detrimental to the rivers. The county hoped this might also provide employment for - local contractors. Mostly people in Harris Hollow hoped for relief from conditions that make further flooding more likely. The process has been slow. During a review by some employees of the NRCS other NRCS employees were overruled, and some of the projects were scaled back. Other projects were eliminated because exasperated landowners quit waiting and did some of the work themselves. The rest was then ruled unnecessary. More them two months FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. r'ruitjui yuui numu, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL 1,500-4,600 sfl ft. Office 1,500 4,700 sfl. ft. Warehouse Offlce/WarelioDse Excellent Condition & Read; for Immediate Occnpaney Adjacent to Fanqnier Tunes Democrat ii lie Heart of Warrenton after the flood three projects have been completed. Bids have been accepted for another eight. The complexity and extreme detail of the specifications for the projects receiving federal funds scared off all local bidders. In the primary example of federal idiocy grass seed was scattered over rounded river rocks and carefully mulched. And the residents of Harris Hollow wonder why they ever expected a reasonable level of assistance from the federal government. ... COMPILED BY BILL KOSSLER czf^wzixd. Fauquier County Fall Farm Torn Were Ready....How about U? September 17,2005 10am-5pm , •Horses & Ponies ; • Dairy Cows & Calves j/ • Beef Cattle •••tUicC •Animal Exhibits Ht&tef , • Alpacas f *Hayrides •Dressage Demonstrations Tour Map & Brochure available at wwwj^auquierAg. com I 540-349-5314 1 ne harm lour is tree of charge however fees are charged lor some activities and products at some locations. R^COMMU/IITy • PART _OF yOUR LIFE. f Welcome to Ollf world! For us, celebrating life is a way of life. Grand Opening Tuesday, September 20, 2003 6:30 - 8:30 PM You’re invited to celebrate the opening of our new Family Birthing Center • Visit with local physicians who specialize in mom and baby care • Meet the Family Birthing Center staff • Take a tour of our new facility • FREE Car Window Shades • Door Prizes Can’t be with us that day? Contact The Family Birthing Center at 540.347.2550 for a private tour. FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care-Close at Hand

School News WCDS Wakefield courtesies “acted out” The second week of classes at Wakefield Country Day School included the traditional Wednesday morning assembly, which began with the presentation of the flags, the pledge, the singing of God Bless America and an invocation given by Head of School Kathleen Grove. The theme for the assembly was “Wakefield' Courtesies” - a review of the list of 20 established rules of conduct, best summed up in the student handbook introduction: “Wakefield Country Day School students are expected to conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen at all times. Since disorderly conduct, bad manners, and rude behavior are not in keeping with the spirit of the school, all students need to be intimately familiar with the rules and courtesies observed at the school.” Each of the grades (one through twelve) was given the opportunity to present a short skit depicting a particular courtesy, and the prep school’s new public speaking class provided two additional presentations. Courtesies that were illustrated ranged from the familiar “Students stand when an adult visitor enters the room,” “Students treat one another’s possessions as they would their own,” “WCDS students are always humble in victory and gracious in defeat,” and “Students observe conventional rules of etiquette when eating...to the perhaps less well known courtesy concerning proper flag etiquette. The skits not only depicted correct behavior, but also what not to do, and the younger students took part lar delight in the public speaking class’ portrayal of “Students fulfill not only the letter of the dress code but also adhere to the spirit that conceived it. Students have enough self-respect to want to appear their best.” According to Mrs. Grove, this assembly, as well as future gatherings, is designed to not only instruct students t?ut also “help students acquire the skill of appearing before an audience, with poise, speaking loudly and clearly, and presenting knowl edge and information.” Searching for alumni Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is searching for student and staff alumni of the school to invite to an upcoming alumni event on October 14th at 7:30 p.m. “Bluestone,” a local blues band featuring “upbeat, swinging, funky blues” will play for the event, which marks the school’s thirty-third year since its founding in 1972. If you have attended, taught, or worked at the school and would like to receive an invitation, please call the school at 540 635-8555, ext. 231. LFCC Local students receive scholarships Lord Fairfax Community College’s (LFCC) Educational Foundation has awarded 66 scholarships totaling $75,850 to worthy LFCC students to help defray the costs of tuition, fees and books for the fall 2005 semester. Two Rappahannock students are among the recipients. Working through the LFCC Educational Foundation, Angela Zylks-Stout received a scholarship funded by Dollars for Scholars, and Gertrud Brown received one from Ladies of Harley-Winchester VA Chapter. Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) - Intermediate Program will be offered Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) recently announced the addition of a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate program at the College, with interim m&mi R3sm±H±w< enMft 30% OFF MEN’S CHAPS' SHIRTS Long-sleeved knits and wovens. 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Reg. 24.99-70.00, SALE 18.74-52.50. 25% OF CASUAL A CAREER PANTS For misses and special sizes. Reg. 24.99-29.99, SALE 18.74-22.49. 25% OF BLOUSES A SWEATERS For misses and special sizes. Reg. 24.99-49.99, SALE 18.74-37.49. 30% OF HOME DECOR A GIFTS Crystal, barware, frames, dolls, more. Reg. 9.99-199.99, SALE 6.99-139.99. ROYAl PI \IA • *KU\ ; k( o M • >S4<" •>4S ilo! • H< >1 K> \k >N vM MSUN 12 S It'RAr SHOPPING CENTER • IL KAV. V \ ♦ Vlo* ~4 M ' 10 • tK >1 .RS MONIkl 10 fl. SAl 4 a SUN 1 2 t0-5. <0 WARRfNTON CENTER • YYARKINTON Y \ • i$40» • MlK kV MON SAl 10-"#; SUN. 12 b accreditation being offered through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The program is being offered in partnership with the Lord Fairfax EMS Council, a non-profit, private organization made up of the various groups involved in the local EMS system. Interim accreditation allows students to begin their studies while the program receives its full evaluation in September 2005—a requirement for full accreditation of the program. Admission to the program is limited to 30 people who must already hold certification as Virginia Emergency Medical Technicians. “LFCC was approached by the Lord Fairfax EMS Council to establish a partnership to bring advanced EMS provider education into the community,” said Kathleen Wotring, dean of learning for science and health professions at LFCC. “While there are a good number of EMT-Basic providers in the area, advanced preparation to EMT-Enhanced, EMT-InterT mediate and Paramedic will allow rescuers to provide more definitive care earlier to victims of accidents or medical emergencies, rather than having to delay advanced care until arrival at the emergency department.” The program is being led by Jim Medeiros, who is a 15-year veteran EMS provider and experienced EMS educator. “This will be the first complete EMT-Intermediate program offered in the Lord Fairfax EMS Council region,” said Medeiros, program director for the Lord Fairfax EMS Council. “The program has broad support in the community, both in terms of its formation and financially.” Monetary support totaling $65,000 from a variety of sources has allowed the program to purchase necessary equipment for student learning. Funding includes: • $30,000 from Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grants to purchase portable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor defibrillators • $15,000 from the Virginia Office of EMS to fund the program director, who will be responsible for performing the administrative work of writing a curriculum, securing agreements with clinical and field sites and writing the self-study for the accreditation application • $20,000 from Valley Regional Enterprises, the parent company of Valley Medical Transport ambulance company, to purchase large equipment items LrCC is currently working with Valley Regional Enterprises to secure, a used ambulance in which the EMT students can practice their skills. “The EMT-Intermediate works with emergency patients and is able to utilize a broad scope of practices,” Medeiros said. “The intermediate EMT can read ECG’s, administer numerous drugs, start intravenous fluid therapy, place an intubation tube in the lung passages, apply a pacemaker to a heart and defibrillate patients in cardiac arrest.” A curriculum advisory committee has worked with the Lord Fairfax EMS Council and the College to suggest topics and standards for the program. The committee included representatives of area hospitals, EMS agencies, medical directors and EMT instructors. Applications for the EMTIntermediate program are available by contacting Lord Fairfax Community College at (540) 868-7280 or Lord Fairfax EMS Council at (540) 665-0014. Institute of Culture and History Lord Fairfax Community College has announced the creation of the Institute of Culture and History at LFCC, which will provide non-credit courses to enhance understanding of the historical and cultural resources of local communities. These courses cover topics such as genealogy, introduction to Islam, Web research, creative writing, Native American culture, and the Civil War. A class entitled “1864: Year of Decision in Virginia” will be held at Rappahannock County High School. The class will meet every Tuesday, Oct. 4 through 29, 2005, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with a special battlefield tour of 3 rd Winchester taking place on Saturday, Oct. 29. The class costs $90. Individuals interested in any of the Institute’s seminars or classes may register by contacting LFCC’s Office of Workforce Services and Continuing Education on the Fauquier Campus at (540) 351-1524 or the Middletown Campus at (540) 868-7021 or by contacting Jonathan Noyalas at jnoyalas@lfcc.edu.

Sports in Brief itappahannock County Public School Football: Panthers kicked to curb The RCHS Panther football team lost their September 3 home game against Page county 38-6. The Panther’s lone score came on a kick return by running back Bobby Czekaj. Panther punter Corey Hitt is currently injured, and while the team is trying some substitutes the team may be going for the conversion on some fourth downs. Injuries are becoming a big problem for a Panther team with only a thirty man roster. “With everyone that gets hurt, the numbers are getting worse,” said Coach Kemp Pullin. “As football hangs around here longer, hopefully we’ll get some more guys.” The Panthers face Loudoun County High School in Leesburg,VA on September 16. “They’re all trying. We’re small in numbers but we’re going to give it our best shot” said Coach Pullin. Volleyball: Panthers sweep tournament The RCHS girl’s varsity volleyball team swept the 12th Annual Mountaineer Volleyball Classic Tournament in Madison, VA on September 10. The tournament is played in three-set matches,with the best of three winning the game. RCHS lost only their first set out of the four games they played, going on to win the tournament in a final against Fluvanna High School , the same team they had faced in the final in 2004. Coach Jared Nieters says teamwork is the Panther’s secret. “The chemistry on this team is great. They deal well with being down, they don’t get mad at each other. Everybody on the team is a piece of the puzzle.” said the proud head coach. The Panther Volleyball team has a 7-0 record, and will face Luray High School on Tuesday September 13. Cross Country: Second out of four The RCHS Panther cross country team came in second in a meet with three other schools at Broadway, Va on September 7. The Panthers faced Page County High School, Luray High School, and Broadway High School. Page County won the meet with a combined score of 27, followed by RCHS with a 51, and the Luray and Broadway with scores of 58 and 91, Photos by Ann Spieker FIRST LADY: Junior Mandy Smoot finished first for RCHS Girl’s Cross Country. respectively. Rappahannock’s score was greatly aided by the efforts of Alex Ramey, who came in 2nd overall, and his teammate and fellow junior Josh Mackela, who finished 3rd. This is a pattern that first became evident in the Panther’s last match, in which Ramey finished first with Mackela finishing 2nd behind him.Although the RCHS Girl’s cross county hasn’t had the numbers this season to field a full five person team, they refuse to be shown up by their male counterparts. Junior Mandy Smoot finished 1st overall for the women, and teammate Claire Westbrook was impressive as well. “She had a real gutsy finish,” said Coach Dave Gillis “a full 300 yard sprint at the end.” The RCHS Panthers host a cross country tournament for the Bull Run district at their track behind the Bleu Rock Inn on September 13 at 5:00. Golf: Close loss to Mustangs The RCHS golf team lost a close match at home to George Mason High School 175179.This is their second loss to the Mustangs this season. The Panthers face Strasburg High School at Jackson’s Chase Golf course in Fron t Royal on September 13 and will go against Luray at Bowling Green on September 15. The Panthers defeated Luray in their August 30 match-up. Wakefield Country Day School Owls win 1 lose 1. The Wakefield Country Day School Girls’s Varsity volleyball team has split it’s record so far this season, going 1-1. The HANG IN THERE: Sophomore Tim Fitzmorris drags down his target. bjjaiitaJitejiikLi ■<:—■■■ ■■ . A-. .;■■■ ........... A' : ■ •. 1 SHARP SWING: Senior Alex Sharp tries to angle his swing just right. RUNNING BACK: Junior Bobby Czekaj returned a kick againsl Page County for RCHS”s only score. Owls won their first game 3-0 on September 8, an away game against Quantico. However they were felled 3-0 by Seton School in their second game. The Owls hope to offset that loss by triumphing at their third away game at Colonial Beach High School on September 15. Custodial staff thanked by School Board By Bill Kos'sler Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the first School Board meeting of the year, Board members expressed relief at the relative smoothness of school opening, after a one week delay, and optimism for the year ahead. Vice Chair Aline Johnson said a few words at the outset of the meeting. Referring to construction woes and the week’s delay in the school opening, Johnson said. “I want to thank Superintendent Chappell for all he has done. I know you had a long hard summer Dr. Chappell, and the maintenance and cafeteria workers worked very hard to get the school opened...” Chappell in turn expressed special thanks to the custodial staff of the school. “Without these six custodians, there would have been no way folks, that we could have opened when we did,” Chappell said, noting that they worked long hours under especially tryipg circumstances. He and Elementary School Principal David Covington went around and personally thanked each of them, giving each a gift certificate to Lowe’s. Rising fuel costs hit schools The Bdard discussed the financial impact of skyrocketing fuel costs. Chappell presented a detailed breakdown of projected costs. Under current projections, he anticipates an increase of a bit over $32,000 in fuel expenditures over last year’s estimates. No Child Left Behind Scorecard Human Resources Director Raye Tupper briefed the school board about the district’s performance on the federal Adequate Yearly Progress report card. The AYP review is a component of the No Child Left Behind Act that mandates testing of students in English, math and science. It is the federal equivalent of state accreditation. Overall, the school system met the benchmarks set by the act. Broken down into subgroups, the school system came See BOARD, Page A9 Rappahannock County Soccer Association results Eagle’s post win The Rappahannock County Soccer Association U8 team Eagles started their season with a win of 12-1 against Madison U8-3 team. Goals were scored by Hannah Kleppinger, Josh Kleppinger, Jane O’Heir and Hunter Settle.According to Coaches Matt and Sarah Kleppinger “It was a great team effort by Summit Motors AUTO SALES www.summitmotorsinc.com 540-349-8653 Behind Sheetz in Warrenton Financing Available. 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Wave at ‘Blubaugh’s Blue Truck’ to support Jim by Annalla Glenn Special to the Rappahannock News Jim Blubaugh is used to people waving and hollering when his Blue Truck for Blubaugh rolls into town. “People are excited that someone is finally listening to their concerns,” he said. “I’m going to drive that truck all the way to Richmond so the people around here can be heard.” Blubaugh believes that rural issues have been ignored for too long by the State government in Richmond. Blubaugh is the Democratic candidate for Delegate for the 15th District, the seat being vacated by Alan Louderback. His blue truck is distinctive — a large red, white and blue sign in the back announces his name. Our district is 1200 square miles, and I’m traveling to every hollow and town in it. There are a lot of issues here that people want to address, rural and small town issues that are being ignored.” Blubaugh is a long-time District resident and businessman, and a former senior officer at the State Department and CIA. The Blue Truck logs a thousand miles a week as Blubaugh hears from farmers, business leaders, associations, citizen groups, church congregations, and folks from the Shenandoah Valley to the morning side of the Blue Ridge. Blubaugh views himself as a citizen-patnot, the term coined by Thomas Jefferson. “I am not a career politician,” Blubaugh noted with pride. “I am a regular citizen who has a vested interest in this community. For too long, the voice of the ordinary citizen has been overshadowed by partisan politics. I am going to change that by fighting for what is good for the district, not what is good for any political agenda.” So the next time you see the Blue Truck for Blubaugh, give it a wave and a shout. “I’m pleased when someone stops me. I always want to hear what is on folk’s minds and I’m here to make sure they will have a strong voice in Richmond.” Photo courtesy ot Annalia Glenn Jim Blubaugh Democratic candidate Delegate for 15th District Photo courtesy of Annalia Glenn Jim Blubaugh’s Blue Truck Agriculture and Forestry Secretary to keynote Land Trust meeting By Susan Cable Special to the Rappahannock News The Hon. Robert S. Bloxom, Virginia’s first Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy’s 2005 Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the YFA-FFA Show Pavilion on the Madison County Fairgrounds. The program theme, “Farms and Forests: Our Living Legacies” will provide a rare opportunity to engage the Secretary in discussions about both agricultural and forestry issues of particular importance to local communities. The public is invited to attend the meeting which begins at 2:30 pm and concludes with a country supper and musical entertainment A roundtable conversation with the Secretary focusing on sustaining the viability of the local agriculture industry kicks off the afternoon meeting at 2:30 p.m. Delegate Ed Scott, 30th District, will moderate the discussion. The focus shifts to Forestry for the Conservancy’s Annual Meeting at 4 p.m. as special guest Shillelaghs THE TRAVEL CLUB Sampling of Trips: CARIBBEAN CRUISE, FEB. 25-MARCH 4.$973 Includes air from National Airport. 7-Nights Cruise on Royal Caribbean's "Legend of The Seas", All Meals & Entertainment and Transfers LAS VEGAS, DEC. 5-9.$649 Includes Air from Dulles. 4-Nights~at the Tropicana Resort. 2 Breakfasts, 2 Revue Shows. $5,000 slot Tournament, tour of new Casino Hotels, Day trip to Laughlin w ith Lunch. 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The 2005 recipients of individual Conservation Awards are Sherry Buttrick, Central Virginia Director of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Michael Foreman, Land Conservation Program Manager at the Virginia Department of Forestry. Governor Mark Warner appointed Robert S. Bloxom as Virginia’s first Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in December 2004. A native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Mr. Bloxom has deep roots in the Virginia soil, a strong commitment to land conservation and broad experience with natural resource legislative issues. Prior to his election to the House of Delegates in 1978, Bloxom was actively involved in managing the family’s farm and auto supply company in Mappville Virginia. For almost all of his 26 years in the General Assembly, he was a member of the House Agricultural Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission and Chesapeake Bay Partnership. 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Board From Page A7 up short on the passing rate in math for black students, and the passing rates for students with disabilities for both math ?nd English. School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell said neighboring school districts have had good, results from greater inclusion of students with disabilities into regular class life. He said they are “putting in measures to do more, inclusion with those who can do that”. School Construction update Spurred by the unusually attractive bond rates at that time, the school system took out a $4 million dollar bond for facility improvements in 2004 and began an extensive package of construction and improvements at the elementary and high school. Plans included a new roof, upgrading the heating and cooling, and a classroom addition at the elementary school. As of the opening of school that new roof is finished and the heating upgrades are nearing completion. At the high school, a new auxiliary gym and a new, vinyl surfaced track were planned. Since taking out the $4 million dollar bond, construction costs nationwide have skyrocketed and, largely for that reaI-1 Lost cockatoo Chicken, unlocked her cage and stretched her wings to a back yard tree Sunday morning, September 11. Apparently, the commotion of interested neighbors frightened the bird which became lost. Cockatoos are tropical birds and the nights here have become too cool for them. By now the bird is frightened, cold and hungry. Hopefully, if Chicken is smart enough to be a Houdini, then maybe she has managed to survive. If you see the white parrot, do NOT attempt to capture it but rather call 703-494-0503 and Carolyn will come get it. If a person who knows these birds should see it, they might persuade it with food to tarry long enough to be recovered. If you are not an experienced bird handler, you should leave it alone as their razor sharp beaks can cut to the bone. The photo is of the same type of bird but not exactly like Chicken. Editor’s Note: This parrot was lost from the Woodbridge area and although Rappahannock County seems a far stretch, her owners are anxious to retrieve her. She has a sister named Baby. Help From Page A3 undoubtedly there will be some risk involved. But we can easily talk ourselves into doing nothing.” This group intends to serve as an ad hoc coordinating committee as a plan emerges for a countywide effort. They will meet again on Sept. 19 at 4:30 at Trinity Episcopal. The Rappahannock News will publish weekly updates on Rappahannock’s relief efforts. In the meantime, a public meeting is planned for this Friday, September 16 at 7:30 at the Rappahannock County Library. There will be sign up sheets available for people to commit to housing and/or other needs and brief reports from church and community efforts that have already started. Anita Sherman may be reached at asherman@timespapers.com son, the single final bid for the package of projects exceeded the amount of the bond by approximately $1 million. This 25 percent shortfall has forced the Board of Supervisors and the school system to look for ways to pare down the project. Ibward that end Chappell announced Tuesday that a new contract for a slightly pared down auxiliary gym has been put into effect, and that construction should commence veiy soon.Also in pursuit of cost saving, in August the Board of r Supervisors authorized Chappell to separate the proposed track, and solicit new bids for that project, with A proviso that the BOS may decline to take any and all bids. At that meeting County Administrator John McCarthy suggested a simpler, more bare bones project, perhaps eliminating the vinyl surface and having a simple asphalt surface, would cost less and might attract more bids, and suggested bidding the project both with and without the vinyl surface. At Tuesday's School Board meeting Chappell noted that since the August BOS meeting he has been advised that, to ensure a level playing field, by law all bids must be for the same project. This means it would not be possible to have some contractors bid only for an asphalt track while others bid on both a simple asphalt track and on a vinyl surfaced track. For that reason, Chappell urged the School Board to authorize him to solicit bids for construction including the vinyl Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Chili cooks Jonathon Partin, Chef of Sunnyside Farm Market, and the “official” guardian of the chili, Chad Bear, work on perfecting and “protecting” their “secret” recipe for the 4-H Chili CookOff Bluegrass Festival to be held at the Rappahannock County High School, Sunday, November 6th from 2-6 p.m. Jonathon and Chad, along with other participants.of the cookoff, have been busy “perfecting” their recipe for the event. This event is to sponsor the Rappahannock County 4-H Livestock Club. Please come out and support this event. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Beauty Box in Washington, Drum and Strum in Warrenton and the Culpeper Music Store. Advance adult tickets are $10. Twelve dollars at the door. Students are $5 and children under 5 are free. surface. That way, Chappell said, the vinyl surface would not be eliminated as an option and he would have a solid bid and price in hand with which to seek alternative, additional financing. The School Board concurred and instructed Chappell to begin soliciting new bids on that basis. Chappell announced that there may be students coming in from areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. There haven’t been any as of yet, and given our rural locale, they may not come here. But the state is welcoming these students. Some have enrolled in Northern Virginia. 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ANTIQUES: Left to right: Luger 9 mm. from between the two world wars; 1848 Colt 32 caliber pocket revolver, roll stamped with the image of a stage coach robbery and a Smith and Wesson Model 1,22 caliber revolver from 1860. COLLECTING: Owner Ken Carter with one of his more unusual old guns. Going to the Trading Post for a gun By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hunting and guns have been a facet of country living in Virginia since the earliest European settlers came into these mountains. Whether for hunting, protecting cattle from predators, or shooting skeet, targets or cans for fun, for most of the histoiy of this area, owning a gun would have been as important as owning a car. Even before Washington became a town, it was the site of a trading post serving a few settler families and the native population. Guns would have been the big, top dollar item at that trading post nearly three hundred years ago. Today in Rappahannock County if you want a gun, the place to go is Trading Post Guns just outside of Washington. Sitting by the side of US 211, on the route of the original colonial era Chester Road, Ken Carter’s Trading Post Guns has a wide selection of weapons for a broad variety of purposes. For hunting, they have numerous big game and small game rifles and shotguns. For target shooting, they have C02 pistols, rifles, handguns, sights, scopes and all the related hardware. And you can special order almost anything you might want through his catalog business. If your heirloom hunting rifle has a broken firing pin or needs a new sight mount, Carter also runs a full service repair shop through the store. Many days, if you pop in, you’ll find Carter there behind the counter, a rifle in a clamp, or a handgun disassembled on the work bench, while he fits a sight, retaps stripped screw holes or repairs a stock. Glock While there are numerous gun stores in the surrounding counties, Carter says Trading Post Guns has carved out a niche as both one of the largest handgun providers and “one of the best sources of civilian versions of military weaponry, assault rifles, and the like.” Carter is the regional Glock handgun representative, selling sidearms to law enforcement and military personnel. As the sole area Glock representative, r What it takes TO BUY A HANDGUN in'Virginia According to the Virginia State Police Department of Criminal Justice Information Services: • You must be 21 years of age to purchase a handgun, and 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun. • Unless you are licensed, you may not purchase more than one handgun a month. An 'nr'tant background check must be performed at the time of purchase. Several categories of people, such as those-convicted of violent crimes, those convicted of any felony, those who have been institutionalized for a mental illness, and thpse convicted of violating various drug laws, both misdemeanor and felony, may not purchase or possess a firearm. • You may not carry a concealed, loaded handgun without getting a license. To get a license, you must demonstrate that you have taken some form of gun safety class. Most of these restrictions do not apply to antique and modem black powder weapons. Carter repairs and sells parts for these prized handguns. He is a Glock “armorer” certified with Glock to work with police and to do parts and repairs for the public. Glock, an Austrian manufacturer that has only been making guns since 1986, is now the biggest handgun manufacturer in the world. While familiar to the public from lurid news stories about plastic guns and armor piercing supposed copkiller bullets, Carter remarked that 73 percent of law enforcement officers use Glocks, “because of their reliability, dependability and ease of maintenance.” “They are popular because of their just stupid dependability and simplicity,” continued Carter, “and because they have a very large variety of calibers and models.” And, Carter noted, the controversial bullets aren’t sold anymore. Big gun fim If you get a thrill out of high caliber military type hardware, for a mere $2,999.00 you can get an Armalite AR 50. The big 50 caliber rifle was originally designed for light armor, radar installations and the like. “But when they discovered how accurate they are, that’s when they started putting together teams for long distance shooting,” Carter said. Stunningly accurate, a skilled sharpshooter can put eight rounds within a 10inch circle from over a thousand yards with the AR50. And for pure manly destructive fun, they’ve got a huge wallop, shooting rounds as big as a magic ■r-' * HARD AT WORK: Carter retapping the site mount on an heirloom rifle. marker, with the kick lessened by gas venting recoil amelioration at the tip, making it look a bit like a tank cannon. “Tve got a friend with one of these, who target shoots an old car on his farm out West with it. He says the whole car shakes each time a round hits it,” grinned Carter. Moving to the country Running the Trading Post is a second career for Carter. The store, something of a landmark, with its distinctive modem log cabin exterior, has been his calling for the last twelve years, but for thirty years before that, Carter owned and operated several garages and gas stations in Northern Virginia. Carter, who is married and has raised three daughters, still operates several other businesses along with his wife, including an auto sales business and a styling salon. Thfy owned land in Gid Brown, hollow for some ten years before opening up shop in “94. Carter would come out to Rappahannock to hunt, and get away to the countryside. For that, and because several old friends gravitated out here from the city, he was drawn to make the move out here permanent. Of course, now that he’s out here full time, it’s a different story. The fall hunting season is the big busy season at the store too. “I used to hunt,” he said, “but now I work too much during the busy season to get out there very often.” Like Carter himself used to do, a good many people come out of the city to hunt and see the countryside. While he has local clients, a big chunk of the store’s business comes from tourists and day trippers. Carter said “about 65 percent of our business comes out of the city. Or it did. Now it’s being shut down by the gas prices.” Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Bill Kossler FAMILIAR LANDMARK: Trading Post Guns . .JIMJ— Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bill Kossler TOY FOR BIG BOY: Armalite AR50 rifle, highly accurate and very powerful weapon. CRAFTSMAN: Carter cutting a mounting bolt to fit a customer’s heirloom hunting rifle. Gun safety Carter takes pride in running a responsible shop with a focus on gun safety. “No one leaves here without knowing how to safely use that tool they’ve purchased,” Carter said assuredly. You can also sign up at the store for further training. A certified instructor with the National Rifle Association who works part-time at the store, teaches gun safety classes at a personal firing range elsewhere in the county. The Trading Post Guns is located at 12767 Lee Highway in Washington. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-6 and Saturday 9-6. During fall hunting season there will be extended hours. Tel: (540) 675-1953 Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com. MIL/ 5IR Welcome to our world. Please joiiv us it the Family Birthing Center Open House Septembfr 20, 4:30 pm to t:30 pap Gifts & Moses’ Basket door prize! Fdr more information 340.l49.esm For us... celebrating life is a way of life. We're honored when expectant families choose Fauquier Hospital’s Family Birthing Center to welcome their newborn into the world. You can be assured of personalized care and comforting support from our experienced nursing staff whether your birth plan includes a relaxing soak in The Spa's whirlpool or a muscle-soothing massage with lavender oil. And. with the opening of the new 4th Floor Birthing Center, every mother's labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care takes place in a spacious, beautifully decorated, private room with built-in overnight accommodations for a family member. We pride ourselves in supporting the individual needs of birthing moms and their families. 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• Obituaries/B4 • Real Estate/B5 • Classifieds/B8-B12 September 15, 2005 Photos by Richard Lykes CREATING: Chef David Blackwell worked up trays of tasty treats in the bustle of the kitchen for Saturday’s fete. WmulMi._ -Mil 1 n iiilif LAND LOVERS: Alan Zuschlag (center) from Armfield Miller & Ripley dined with the new owners of Montpelier Roger Scruton(left) and Sophie Scruton (right) OLD FRIENDS: Dick and Katherine Bull were greeted by long-time friend Bill Dietel. ‘Taste of Rappahannock* was a gourmet7s delight BY KR HAKIJ LiYKES Special to the Rappahannock News Thanks to incredible efforts by its organizers and generous support from its underwriters, local business partners, and loyal public, the “Taste of Rappahannock” on Saturday celebrated its seventh highly successful year in style. All proceeds go to support the Excellence in Education programs of Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Loyal supporters of Headwater’s curriculum enrichment programs in our public schools came from near and far on Saturday evening to enjoy a very special occasion under the stars with good company, great food and a sparkling atmosphere. Compliments on “a beautiful evening” filled the lovely mountain air as some 260 guests dined and socialized together under a large white tent on the grounds of Belle Meade School House on Route 231. According to Paige Coombs, executive director of Headwaters, the “Taste” exceeded its goals in every category. It met and surpassed its goal of $45,000 for the event, not including a record $10,000 from its highly successful auction before the dinner. In addition, pledges for a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Greve Foundation are still coming in and may raise an additional $15,000. “The incredible success of this annual event,” said Coombs, “is attributable to the dedication and hard work of the organizing committee (chaired by Cheri Woodard and Terri Lehman) and our business partners and underwriters, over 30 local businesses including top area restaurants, B&B’s, and other civicminded individuals in the county.” A sumptuous buffet The celebrated gourmet bounty of the county was showcased at the buffet tables. In addition to a variety of tasty hors d’oeuvres passed among the guests, a sumptuous buffet was prepared for waiting guests. On the tables when guests took their seats was a first course of chilled cucumber soup, donated by Waterpenny Farm and prepared by the RCHS Culinary Arts Class, as well as a mixed green salad donated by Keany Produce and prepared by the culinary arts students. For the second course, set up on a long buffet table, was a cornucopia of mouth-watering food. Among the signature dishes too numerous to men DYNAMIC DUO: Co-chairs Cheri Woodard (left) and Terri Lehman (right) congratulated Culinary Arts teacher Mary Arthur (center) for the fantastic job the culinary students were doing. tion—18 in all—was such appetizing fare as Moussaka (donated by Touchstone Farm and prepared by the Gay Street Inn), Sesame Crusted Salmon with Cucumber Noodles (Flint Hill Public House), Grilled Organic Chicken with Peach Salsa (donated by Sunnyside Farm and Williams Orchard and prepared by Tom and Lisa Pendleton), and BBQ Ribs (Thornton River Grille). Popular side dishes abounded as well, such as Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette (donated and prepared by Epicurious Cow), Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette (Goat Hill Farm), and Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Griffin Tavern). Desserts were abundant and delicious, too, and included Apple Blackberry Crisp, Blueberry Lemon Curd Tarts, Brownies, and Bread Pudding—all prepared or donated by the RCHS Culinary Arts Class, Apple Hill Bakery, Thornton River Grille, Moore’s Orchard, and Goat Hill Farm. Record-setting auction A highlight of each “Taste” event is an auction of highly desirable “wish list” items, including trips, shopping sprees, stays in fine B&Bs, and a celebrity dinner. Thanks to both the untiring efforts and talent of Denise Chandler who organized this event, some $10,000 was raised for Headwaters—twice the amount from last year. Grant Peters served as auctioneer. The items auctioned and winning bidders included the following: • An evening at The Theatre with Mark Russell—the master of Political Satire—and a dinner for four with Mr. Russell at the home of Linda and Bill Dietel. (John Anderson, $2,500). • Super sports package of Redskins and Nationals tickets (Howie Swaim, $700). • A Sperryville Spree, including overnight stay at Hopkins Ordinary, yoga session, gift certificates at Mountain Cafe, Apple Bakery, Central Coffee Roasters, a handblown glass oil lamp from Eric Kvames (Harold Beebout, $375). • Peter Garon watercolor (Proctor Jones, $1,000). • An exclusive visit to Little Washington presented as a gift package by the Washington Hospitality & Visitors Association, including an overnight stay at the Middleton Inn, gift certificate for cycling tour, picnic lunch at the Heritage House, gift certificate from R.H. Ballard, bottle of Meritage from Caledonia Farm, architectural consultation by Donald Chandler, a year’s subscription to the Rappahannock News, note cards by Geneva Welch, and a massage by Kathryn Walker (Keir Whitzon, $600). • An original Jeff MacNelly editorial cartoon, donated by Sally MacNelly (Pat Saltonstall, $2,750). • Enchanted getaway for two at LOVELY LADIES: Beverly Sullivan, Robin Purnell, Louise Goddard, Mary Ann Kuhn, and Clarissa Leggett were happy campers. 1^— ——liiil WINNERS: John Anderson and his fiancee, Kathleen Robertson, were the successful bidders for a private dinner with political satirist Mark Russell hosted by Bill and Linda Dietel. Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Florida, including roundtrip airfare (Michael Mooney, $1,200). • Framed wall mirror decorated with ceramic tiles (.by children from the Headwater’s Summer Workshop program (Thorne and Barbara Auchter, $500). Underwriters and partners especially thanked Special thanks were expressed by Headwaters for the generous support of the event’s underwriters and business sponsors. Among those were Armfield, Miller & Ripley Realtors, Griffin Tavern and Restaurant, Over Jordan Farm, and Worth Associates. CAR CARE: Members of Matt Yonkey’s band at Rappahannock High School helped direct parking. Pictured are Megan Wheatley, Courtney Hutchison and Beth Martin. Sponsors included Chuck and Deanna Akre, Belle Meade Schoolhouse, Copper Fox Antiques, Phyllis Magrab and Grant Peters, Rappahannock National Bank, and Cheri and Martin Woodard of Frank Hardy Realtors. Partners who donated to the Taste included the Conyers House Inn and Stable, Donald Chandler (Architect) and Denise Chandler of Country Places Realty, the Hampton Foundation, Proctor Jones and Megan Smith, Gail Montplaisir and Norman Smith, the Rappahannock News, and Sidney and Mary Catherine Worley. , ‘Dear Frankie’ opens film festival at The Theatre By Susan Dranitzke Special u> the Rappahannock News “Dear Frankie,” a film “Rolling Stone” calls “funny and touching,” is a romance about getting a second chance. It is the winner of numerous awards including Best International Feature Film at the Los Angeles Film Festival and Best Film from the US in the Montreal World Film Festival. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is pleased to show this critically acclaimed film on Friday, September 23rd at 8 p.m. as part of a Film Festival beginning that evening and continuing the next morning from 10-noon. RAAC is proud to have Patti Bellantoni, author and professor at the American Film Institute in California, come from Los Angeles to introduce this film and lead a discussion afterwards. Roger Ebert gives “Dear Frankie” two thumbs up and four stars. Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mom, Lizzie, have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside town in Scotland. RAAC will show ‘Dear Frankie’ on Friday, September 23rd at 8 p.m. Wanting to protect her deaf son from the truth that they’ve run away from his abusive father, Lizzie invents a story that his father is away at-sea on the HMS Accra. Every few weeks, Lizzie writes Frankie a make-believe letter from his father, telling of his adventures in exotic lands. As Frankie tracks the ship’s progress around the globe, he discovers See MOVIE, Page B2 Courtesy of The Theatre at Washington Pianists Michael Tsalka and Katarzyna Marzec pair up in a grand way. Piano recital features classy duo By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock NewB “A recital by a classical pianist is one thing; a recital by two classical pianists, individually playing solos and together playing duets for four hands, is something else again,” said Wendy Weinberg, Director of the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, ifi announcing the concert to be held at the Theatre on Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. Pianists Michael Tsalka and Katarzvna Marzec will each play solo works, including See RECITAL, Page B2 ‘Much Ado’ this weekend This weekend, September 17 and 18, there will be two performances of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at the Theatre. Students from Cambridge University in England bring this production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@ aol.com.

Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Meditation 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Meditation 7:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: . Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Or. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Leah Delong is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worsnip 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Crane Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a m Religious Notes Macedonia Baptist Church Anniversary Macedonia Baptist Church will celebrate the 5th anniversary of their pastor, Rev. Dr. Donald Simpkins. This special occasion is scheduled for this coming Sunday, September 18. Rev. Roy Thomas, assistant to, the pastor of the Heritage Fellowship United Church of Christ will preach the 11 a.m. morning worship service. The Rev. Harry J. Pilson, pastor of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Alexandria, will preach the 3 p.m. afternoon sermon. Dinner will be provided between the morning and the afternoon services. Come and join them in their anniversary program. Macedonia Baptist Church is located at 574 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. Phone, (540) 675-3284 for information. Amissville Baptist Church plans to celebrate Come rejoice with us at Amissville Baptist Church on September 18 at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate the* opening of our remodeled facility. There will be special music, great preaching and dinner served in the fellowship hall after the service. For additional information, call Barbara at the church (540) 937-6159. Help us make this a special day by joining us as we praise the Lord together for all the blessings He has bestowed on us this year. Health Promotion and Screening The RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/ Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: September 19 1 p.m. Barb Patton, RN with Culpeper Regional Hospital - Blood Pressure checks and health talk September 26 1 p.m. Therapy Dogs September 29 10 a.m. to noon Cheryll Green, RN with Senior Health Services: Heart Attack Risk Tasting. This includes a 12 hour fast. If interested in attending any of these programs, please contact Anita Richards at 8253100 (Extension #3321). Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Movie From Page B1 that it is due to dock in his hometown. With the real HMS Accra arriving in only a fortnight for 24 hours, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth or finding the perfect stranger to masquerade as Frankie’s father for just one day. Film critic Roger Ebert had this to say. “This sounds, I know, like the plot of a melodramatic teaijerker, but the filmmakers work close to the bone, finding emotional truth in hard, lonely lives. The missing father was brutal; Lizzie reveals to the Stranger that ‘Frankie wasn’t bom deaf. It was a gift from his dad’. But Frankie has been shielded from this reality in his life and is a sunny, Center for the Arts at Highland School plans art exhibit Portion of the proceeds to benefit Hurricane relief Artist Diana Johnson will have her work on display Saturday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Highland School Center for the Arts Gallery. A portion of the proceeds from the show will go to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Both sculpture and paintings will be on display during the show. Johnson’s work has been displayed at Tiffany & Co. and Hermes of Paris, and was also featured at SOFA’s Glass Gallery exhibit in Chicago. Johnson was born and educated in Australia and now resides in the United States. ' She has had extensive fine arts and design training, and also taught art history and art appreciation at Barstow College in Japan. Between 1988-1995 she initiated and taught ah the sculpture courses in figure, portrait and bas-relief for the Resident Associate Program of the Smithsonian Institute. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.highlandcenterforthearts.org. Photo courtesy of Highland School Sculpture by Diana Johnson smart boy, who helps people deal with his deafness by acting in a gently funny way. When the kid at the next desk in school writes ‘Def Boy’ on Frankie’s desk, Frankie grins and corrects his spelling.” Gerard Butler (who plays the stranger) hid his looks behind a mask in “Phantom of the Opera”, but on screen in “Dear Frankie”, Butler shows sensitivity as well as star quality. Butler is quietly devastating... in his scenes with Franl e (Jake McElhone), who is a real find,” opined “Rolling Stone.” Leonard Maltin, film critic of “Entertainment Tonight” called this movie “a warm winning film with near pitch perfect performances.” This family drama has a bevy of fine actors and wonderfully evocative Scottish locations. Director Shona Auerbach, a former photographer, is responsible for the painterly photography in this film. She won the Women in Cinema Award at the Seattle International Film Festival. After the film, the audience is invited to stay for a discussion led by Patti Bellantoni, who is a lively and enthusiastic teacher. The next morning from 10 until noon, discussion continues as Patti shows opening clips from well known films. She will illustrate how directors set the stage for the plot line of the film and she will teach us about the use of color to set the mood and tone of films. A picnic box lunch will be served as the discussion continues outside, weather permitting. Patti Bellantoni will sign her new book, “If It’s Purple, Someone’s Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling”. The book will be for sale both Friday night and Saturday at the event. Fees for the film festival will be $10.00 for RAAC members for Friday night and $15.00 for non-RAAC members. Saturday’s event will also be $10.00 for RAAC members and $15.00 for non-RAAC members. The discounted cost for a combined ticket for both days will be $18.00 for RAAC members and $25.00 for nonRAAC members. Student tickets are $8.00 each day. Lunch, provided by Sunnyside Market, will be available by pre-order for $8.00. The menu is on the registration form. To register, sign up on the purple registration form which is at the town kiosk by the Washington Post Office, at the Theatre at Washington, or call a RAAC volunteer at 540897-9607. For more information, or to print out your registration form on line, see www.raac.org. Runnirfg time: 105 minutes. PG-13. Recital From Page B1 music by Chopin, Haydn, Scriabin, and Gershwin. Together they will play Mozart’s Fantasy in f-minor; Brahm’s Concerto No. 1 for piano and orchestra, op. 15 in d-minor transcribed by the composer for 4-hands; two waltzes by Hindemith; and a selection of music from Dvorak’s “From the Bohemian Forest.” The Marzec-Tsalka Piano Duo was formed a year ago by two pianists who already had considerable experience as soloists and chamber musicians. The duo has already achieved a high level of artistic performance. They were invited to appear at the Osaka Chamber Music Festisval in Japan, and selected for the finals of the Marray Drunoff International Piano Duo Competition which will take place later this year in Florida. Marzec was born in Poland, received her first piano lesson at the age of five, and made her debut as a soloist with the Czestochowa Philharmonic Orchestra. She obtained a master’s degree in piano performance before moving to the United States. She has appeared in several concert series, among others “Mostly Music at NEIU” in Chicago, and performed live for radio and television. Israeli born Tsalka has won international prizes and awards, and his concerts have recei\ ad fine international reviews. This will be his second performance at the Theatre - his solo recital here, which marked the inauguration of the Theatre’s new grand piano last fall, received a standing ovation from the large audience. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on September 24 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, complete, program details, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s new fall schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA® aol.com CHERRY STREET Building Supply Coip “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your % new home 5- With Hie - Rappahannock Km 540-675-3349 % Our Changing Lives % The changing of tbe seasons reminds us of the changes that constantly occur in our own lives. Each new season reminds us that we can’t hold onto time ...we nust give up one season and move on to tbe next, fall arrives and vacations are over. School begins and reminds us that we are another year older. How do we let go of one season and successfully move on to the next? Church worship and fellowship can help us experience and accept the 2-KhJ^S * z>V share thejoys and sorrows of life with others on the same journey: birth, youth, marriage, parenting, grand parenting, and growing old. With help, we ran embrace each phase of our life and prepare for the next The cburrh rau give us the support we need to weather each “season" with confidence and hope. ■ be prepared in season and out of seasou; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and rarciul instruction ." (2 Timothy 4:2) C.od's wisdom can guide us through the “seasons" and help us be prepared. Worship at His bouse this week and share your journey with others. SVSD.K' F*salm 1 MONDAY Psaim l* TUESDAY Pvilm WEDNESDAY 1 Cariarhuas 1.18-31 1 HI its DAY 1 lori&thuiu 21 16 FRIDAY 1 CvrinthuBs 3:1-23 MTTBDAY ] Conatbu&s 6 1-20 ABERDEEN BARN -H-HL Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper [540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News j -4

Upcoming Events Previews Bleu Rock Thursdays keep rockin’ Live music continues at the Bleu Rock Inn every Thursday through October. Performing this Thursday, 1 September 15th from 8-10 p.m. will be Brooksie Wells and jm* Howard. Brooksie and Lisa are a guitar and mandolin dao who play originals, bluegrass and folk. These events are free for all ages and will be held rain or shine. Mark your calendars for September 29th when we welcome Andrew Acosta. , For more information contact Jim McCullough at 987• The Bleu Hock Hin is located at 12567 Lee Hwy. in Washington, VA (across from Rappahannock County High School). 3 Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” This jear the Ki Christmas Play will be Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The play will be produced on December 10-11. Auditions will be held for parts on September 17 and 18 from 3-5 p.m. at Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington, YA There will be parts for everyone who auditions. In addition, we need singers, musicians, stage crew, cos turners, and box omce help. Join the Christmas camaraderie. For information, call Bette Mahoney at 540-6753446 or e-mail her at bsmah@stoneledge.net. Rappahannock County 4-H Chili CookOff and Bluegrass Festival > • Sunday, November 6th 2-6 p.m. • Rappahannock County High School *"• Performing: Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass, The Shenandoah Travelers " • Adult tickets $10.00 in Advance; $12.00 at the door; Students $5.00; Kids under 5 years old free ' • Advance tickets may be purchased at: Culpeper Music Store, Culpeper, VA; The Beauty Box, Washington, VA; Drum and Strum, Warrenton, VA (Please make checks payable to Rappahannock County 4-H Livestock Club) • This 4-H fundraising event is sponsored by: Hampton ; Inn, Warrenton, VA; Kit Johnstcn, Farmhouse Dining, *- Novum, VA; Dr. Joyce Harman DVM, Harmany Equine Clinic; Jim Blubaugh for Delegate; Rappahannock ’ Association for Arts in the Community (RAAC) "•Not responsible for accidents • For further information contact zinnday@earthlink.net Need new voices The Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper, formerly known ° as The Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society, is seeking new J singers. The next rehearsal is Monday, September 26 *■' starting at 6:30 p.m. ut the St. Luke’s Church of Culpeper: Come and enjoy something for yourself and the com” munity. Phone (540) 825-2859 for more information. James Bacon to speak at Annual Meeting of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission James Bacon, a recognized leader in the analysis of Virginia politics, business, and journalism, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s Annual Meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission. The Annual Meeting will take place on September 28, - 2005 at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria Virginia. “Given the importance and certar ,ty of changing policy ' making and policy makers in Richmond, we are very fortunate to have someone of Jim Bacon’s prominence speak -to our Commission and guests this year,” said Mark Van de . Water, Executive Director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan - Regional Commission. The former CEO, Publisher, and Editor in Chief of ^ Virginia Business, Bacon currently serves as the Editor and Publisher of Bacon’s Rebellion, a widely respected electronic newsletter. For* more information regarding the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission’s Annual Meeting please - contact Sue Hromyak at 540-829-7450. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission serves the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock, and the towns of Culpeper, Gordonsv ville, Madison, Orange, Remington, and Warrenton. * Autumn Conservation Festival planned in Front Royal The National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center and Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) will hold the annual Autumn Conservation Festival on Oct. 1-2. This event offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the Zoo’s endangered species conservation programs underway at the beautiful 3,200-acre facility in the Shenandoah Valley. The Autumn Conservation Festival is a family event filled with tours, live music,' hayrides and other activities-all designed to show off the Zoo’s conservation facility on the Clouded Leopard only two days its open to the public. Special, guided tours will take visitors through the veterinary hospital and endangered species breeding facilities. ; The event is free to Conservation and Research Center npembers and $25 for FONZ members and the general public. Sijpace is limited and reservations are required. Parking passes can be purchased at the Front Royal/Warren County Visitor’s Center, located at 414 East Main Street in Front Royal; the Winchester/Frederick County Visitor’s Center, located at 1360 South Pleasant Valley Avenue in Winchester; or online at www.fonz.org/crctour.htm. Editor's Note: This is a great opportunity to see some rare and endangered species (like the clouded leopard pictured) and hear from Smithsonian scientists what they are doing to try and save them from extinction. Normally, the National Zoo's Conservation Research Center is closed to the public but opens its doors for this annual festival with food, music and kid-friendly activities. t 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 jclatterbuck@times papers.com. Quest Movement Arts Center Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings 7 p.m. yoga Monday and Wednesday evening 5:30 p.m., Nia Wednesday morning 6:30-7:30 a.m. “early bird blender”-45 minutes of hatha yoga topped off with a smoothie made fresh with quality ingredients. Thursday evenings 5:30-7 p.m. SynergyDance” A la carte”- drop in when in town for $15 or sign up for 4 classes for $48. Call Virginie at (540) 937-5609. Studio rental and private sessions available. Call Kim at NEW phone number (540) 9878039 September: Tai Chi classes For information on where the classes are going to be held, call Shana Salehi at (540) 9234133. September 15: Care Caffe Thursdays 10 a.m. - Noon(starting 9/1) Invite your friend who is ill, bereaved, caregiver, or a family member of a loved one deployed in the military, to the Care Cafe for cup of coffee, a brief respite, a place to sit and chat. Spiritual Care Support ministry center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Nondenominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen 540-349-5814. September 15: Community Prayer Hour The Community Prayer Hour moves to Thursdays starting September 1, 12 noon until 1p.m. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center,76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Come for prayer. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. September 15: Trivia Night Trivia Night at the Griffin Tavern is a popular night with the locals. Lave music, a great atmosphere, international draft beers and amazing food from the new executive chef, Matthew Bauman. Fun starts at 8 p.m. September 15: Brooksie Wells and Lisa Kay Howard perform Bleu Rock Inn continues with music on Thursday evenings. Performing tonight from 8-10 p.m. Will be Brooksie Wells and Lisa Kay Howard. Brooksie and Lisa are a guitar and mandolin duo who play originals, bluegrass and folk. These events are free for all ages and will be held rain or shine. For more information, phone Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. The Bleu Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway (across from the Rappahannock High School). September 15: Piedmont Beekeepers Association Meeting The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street in Culpeper. Program will feature. Last chance to get bees ready for winter. September 15: RappFLOW meeting Come join in the fun and learning as the fall season kicks off. RappFLOW meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County library to help prepare for the new Advisory Committee, Upper Thornton Watershed land owner meetings, Tier III designation for the Hazel River and presentation to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. September 16: Glass Onion Glass Onion plays at The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. Band starts at 8 p.m. But be sure and get there early to get a place in the bar. September 16-17: Red Cross classes Community First Aid and Safety September 16: 7-11 p.m. - Adult CPR September 17: 9 a m. - Noon - Infant and Child CPR 1 - 3p.m. - First Aid Pre-registration is required. Call the Red Cross at (540) 825-8611. September 17: Hume Day Hume Day is a day where crafters, artisans, and historical interpreters meet as well as the Annual Jousting Competition. It is held at Leeds Ruritan Park in Hume and begins at 10 a.m. and runs till 5 p.m. Jousting Competition is at 2 p.m. September 17: Street Legal are back Street Legal are back at the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill playing a reggae rock mix. If you like to dance you should make the trip to Flint Hill. This week Chef Bauman will once again cook with Rappahannock produce. Try out his Apple Crostini Trio: Apple Sauerkraut with Pork Sausage and Mashed Potato and Apple poached in Red wine and local cider with vanilla ice cream. September 17: Castleton Poker Run The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have their Poke Run on Saturday, September 17. Registration will start at 10 a.m. with rides beginning at 11 a.m. and due back at the station by 4 p.m. For door prizes and judging the winning hands. Cost is $10.00 per hand. Food and drink available. September 17,18: Rappahannock Music Festival The 10th annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held on September 17 and 18 on the grounds at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville. Any bands of individuals interested in performing are asked to contact Brian Ross via at 987-1010 or email or go to the web site rappahannockmusicfestival.co m fill out application to perform even though the rest of the web site is not current and up to date.the Rappahannock Music Festival is about Rappahannock County music and musicians. It is a celebration of our own musical culture and community. Performers must have some close ties to the geographical area in order to qualify. September 17-18: Ki Christmas play auditions This year the Ki Christmas play will be Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The play will be produced on December 10-11. Auditions will be held for parts on September 17 and 18 from 35 p.m. At Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. There will be parts for every one who auditions. In addition, singers, musicians, stagecrew, costumers and box office help will be needed. Join the Christmas camaraderie. For information, call Bette Mahoney at (540) 6753446 or email her at bsmah® stoneledge.net September 17-18: “Much Ado About Nothing” The Theatre at Washington opens its fall season with William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” It will be performed by a touring cast from Cambridge University. Tickets are $20 for adults; students 18 and under $5. Reservations recommended. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com September 18: Dodson and Nickleson reunion The family of the late Ernest Dodson and Neva Nickleson will hold a reunion on Sunday, September 18 at the Rappahannock Park in Washington. Lunch will be served at 10 a m. and music will be provided by the King’s Travelers. Come out and enjoy. Everyone bring a dish. September 21: USDA Food Commodities Distribution There will be a USDA Food Commodities Distribution on September ,21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Sponsored by Rappahannock community care Coalition/a cooperative coalition of churches and community groups. For more information call Social Services at 675-3313. September 23, 24: RAAC Film Festival “The Power of Color In Film” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community presents The Power of Color in Film, a two-day film festival Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 at the Theatre at Washington, 291 Gay Street. American Film Institute professor and author Patti Bellantoni will come from Los Angeles to present the festival. Friday at 8 p.m. the critically acclaimed drama “Dear Frankie” will be shown followed by group discussion. Saturday from 10 am. to 12 p.m. A talk and group discussion continues with lunch at noon provided by Sunnyside Market. Admission is as follows: RAAC members: $10 a day or $18 for both days' for attendees who are not RAAC members: $15 a day or $25 for both days. Student discounts on tickets will be offered for $8 each day. Box lunches $8. Registration forms are available at the town kiosk as well as the Theatre at Washington, on line at or by calling (540) 675-3193. Mail check and registration to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, VA 22747. September 23-25: Eastwoods Nurseries Eastwoods Nurseries specializing in Japanese Maples, conifers and rare Ginkgoes will be open for visitors and business September 23-25. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The green houses are located on Walnut grove Lane off of Long Mountain Road; look for the signs. Call (540) 675-1234 or visit our web site: japanesemaples.com We ha\e over 300 cultivars of Japanese maples in sizes from one year grafts up to mature, field grown specimens. Prices start at $20.00. We also have fifteen different Ginkgoes and a good selection of rare conifers. September 24: Workshop at the library Fiber Aits Presentation and Harvest Figure Workshop will . be held at the Rappahannock County library in conjunction with the “Straw into Gold” exhibit by artist Janet Kerig from 2-4 p.m. Participants will make a com dolly of wheat and com husks to celebrate the start of harvest. Admission is free and open to all ages. Register by calling (540) 987-8670. September 25: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Sunday, September 25 from 4-6 p.m. At Hearthstone School in Sperryville. All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share or bring your own. Suggested donation is $5-10. Children are free. For more information, phone Wendi at (540) 987-8417. 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, We hope to resume piano lessons in September. For more information contact, Kathryn Treanor at 937-5794 or reply to: treanors@purespeed.com September: Red Cross Blood Drives September 19: 2-7 p.m. Madison Jaycees Community Drive, at Madison Rescue Squad Building September 20: 3-7:30 p.m. Church of Latter Day Saints, Culpeper September 21: 10 a m. to 2 p.m. RRCSB, Culpeper 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. Ib give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age or more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Warrenton Farmers’ Market Now in its 30th year of operation, the Market continues to attract first class vendors selling a wide variety of fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers, bedding plants, herbs, homemade fresh breads, cakes, pies, jams, eggs, meats, handmade soaps, pottery, handspun wool and much more. The Saturday market is located at Municipal parking lot D, at the intersection of 5th and Lee Streets. It will continue through Thanksgiving. Hours are 7 a.m. until 12 noon, rain or shine. Additional information is available from the Warrenton Planning & Community Development at 540-347-2405. October 1: Woodville Annual Festival All friends of the town of Woodville are invited to attend the 13th annual town picnic on Saturday, October 1 from 2:30 p.m. until dark. As in recent years, the event will be held at the Blue Ridge Overlook midway up Red Oak Mountain road. Follow signs from downtown. Hamburgers, hotdogs, lemonade & ice tea are provided. Folks are asked to bring their favorite side dish to share. Live bluegrass music will be provided by the sensational traveling group “Fast Freddie & The Cliffhangers.” The event will include a special tribute to neighbors Lucy and Bill Oliver who are departing the community for new horizons. This community event is free. For information call Jeff & Theresa Light 987-9523 or Jim & Carolyn Manwaring 987-8433 or Henry B. & Angela Wood 9873301. Woodville is located on Interstate 522, between Culpeper and Front Royal VA. Woodville is listed on respectable maps. October, November, December: Castleton Shooting Match Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department shooting match on Friday nights. From October 7 through December 16 at $2 a shot or 3 for $5, 12 gauge only, no scopes or no sleeves. October 3: Packing Shed Gallery Tranquility and serenity grace the walls at Little Washington’s Packing Shed Gallery from September 8 through October 3 while Benita Randa Go wen, Rappahannock watercolorist, and Jane Ritchey, Shenandoah Valley painter, blend their interpretations of landscape and nature. Packing Shed Gallery is located at the comer of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 12:30 to 7 p.m. For additional information, you may contact the gallery at (540) 675-3410. October 6: Rappahannock Business Alliance The next open/general meeting of the Sperryville Business Alliance...now the Rappahannock Business Alliance (RBA) will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Coffee Roasters on US 211 west in Sperryville. Call Elizabeth Lee at (540) 987-1002 for more information. October 6: RappFLOW meeting Help or host or just observe and learn at the Founding Meeting of the RappFLOW Advisory Committee from 7-9 p.m. At the Rappahannock County Library. Call Bev Hunter at (540) 937-4038 or email bev@piedmontresearch.org to reserve a seat. October 8: Viva Las Vegas Night Wanted individuals or businesses to donate: Silent auction See EVENTS, Page B4

Events From Page B3 items and raffle prizes, snacks, appetizers, paper products for Viva Las Vegas Night on Saturday, October 8 at the Marshall Ruritan Building. All proceeds go to the needy animals of the Cause Fur Paws Non-Profit Organization. For more information about donating and tickets call, (540) 364-3858 or (540) 687-8303. Fur Paws consists of a Board of Directors and an elected. Executive Director who operate in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. September/October: Live music at Bleu Rock Inn Live music continues at the Bleu Rock Inn every Thursday through October. Mark your calendars for September 29th when we welcome Andrew Acosta. For more information contact Jim McCullough at 987-3190. The Bleu Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy. in Washington, VA (across from Rappahannock County High School). October 8: “Strutt your mutt” Dog Walk The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League presents the Second Annual “Strutt your mutt” Dog Walk. It’s happening Saturday, October 8th from 10 a m to 4 p.m. during the Sunnyside Farms Harvest Moon Fall Festival. Enjoy a day of fun and games with your favorite furry friend. Start collecting pledges now to win cash and prizes. It all takes place at Sunnyside Farms @ The Schoolhouse located at the corner of US 211 and 522 in Sperryville. October 8: Fall Harvest Festival Sperryville Volun, t > Fire Department is looking to rendors for their first annual fall harvest festival on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All tables are $-10 each. For table information call Diana Weakley at 987-8275 or Charlotte Jenkins at 987-8683. Please provider your name, phone number and type of vendor. Anyone who can donate time for music call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Please provider your name, phone number and type of music. October 29: Crossing Workshop on caring for our own at death Helping families create a meaningful, valuable and beautiful experience at the time of a loved ones death. Tbpics include but are not limited to: Educating the family to be their own funeral director, cultural myths vs. reality, review of state laws additional resources Saturday October 29th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at Hearthstone School in Sperryville. Space is limited: Call (540) 636-8315 for information. Pre registration is required. The cost is $125, lunch included. November 5-6: Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) presented “Artists of Rappahannock Studio and GalleryTbur on November 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. You are invited to tour the studios of 11 artists and visit 10 participating galleries in this first, of what is hoped to be an annual two-day art festival. Tbur Headquarters will be the Washington, VA Fire Hall with driving tour infortnation available. Admission is free. A suggested $10 donation goes to RAAC. For more information, call (540) 675-3193 or visit www.raac.org September-December: Ballet Classes Ballet is a fun way to get fit and gain strength and flexibility. Registration is now open for ballet classes being held at Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Rappahannock County. Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, Ballet and Adult Ballet will be taught by Meghan Cupp, a former professional ballet dancer, from September through December, 2005. For more information, including class times and descriptions, please call Meghan at (540) 987-8081. September, December: Yoga at Belle Meade Summer yoga is now underway at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Rt. 231. The Fall Session will start September 8, and continue until December 18. Fee is $12 for drop-ins, $10 for 6 or more classes or with regist.ation. Monday, 10:30 a.m to 12 p.m. (Mary, Janice) Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. (Mary, Janice) Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (Tanya, Mary, Kit). Questions? Email maryomeara@ earthlink.net, or call Mary O'Meara at 825-1215. More information available at http: www.sunandmoonstudio.com. November 12: Yard Sale There will be an indoor yard sale at the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be picked up by members by calling 675-3615. Obituaries Icy Lucille King Icy L. King Amissville resident Icy Lucille King, 89, of Amissville died September 5 at her residence. She was bom January 29, 1916. Mrs. King is survived by her two daughters, Mary Frances Gray of Falls Church and Icy V. Hollingsworth of Chantilly; three sons, Edward Gray of Warrenton, William Gray of Eggbomsville and John Tbliver of Leesburg. Additional survivors include two sisters, Mary Louise Tblbert of Washington, D.C., Pauline Lawson of Rixeyville; two brothers, Armstead and Ernest Lawson both of Rixeyville and Brokers of Farms, Estates and Fl\e Country Property NEW LISTING Orchard Pk\k -77 ± acres in YbF easement. Impressive mountain views atxl surrounded by protected land. Completely priv ate but very convenient to Washington. Y'A $775,000 ■ 1 . mm Kimmmmaiswmmaamm MhAIXtW Br(H)K h ARM - Impressive cedar aixl stone home on UK) acres overlooking a laige lake with magnificent views. 8 BDR. 6.5 BTH. 7 FP. Includes stables, hams, guest house, tennis court. $2500.000 f‘\ss U./ Cnh.l.k - UKllic horse farm nestled in Port VaJIov. Shenandoah Co. Resilience has 3 BDR. 2 BTH. eiximxM kitchen, great mom. Guest cottage. 6 stall stable, paddocks. 93 ilea's. stocked tnuit stream. $1,63<l,0<)0 Rl \\l\(i Cm\K L \\l - I 2 secluded acres near Spern\ die with well designed artisan-built home. 2 bedrooms. 2 baths, and an imtemous open plan $549.(HK) (Jil) Jexkixs r arm - 80 + acres in VoF ease ment. Property has numerous building sites, hiking and riding trails, old stone walls, an ideal pone site and old growth hardwoods. $795,(XX) O’Bwxox's Mill. Ro w - Scvilkled 3BR. 2 B.A home on 1.35 acres near the Rappahanmvk Co. line 1-arge deck, poreh. open kitchen and living mom with woodstove. Possible owner financing. $325,000 The Mii.IMH Hoi SI. c. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres The main house has 3 BDR and 2 lull BA and guest house has I BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall barn and outstanding views. $895,000 IilA( kWMh.N () \k\ - Architect designed home ir spectiieular natural setting. Dranuitic great room with exposed beam training, tieidstone limplace. walnut pan eled library. 4 BDR. 4BTH. 27 items. $JW5.WM) Lef. Highway - Nicely renovated farm house with two bedrooms, one bath and large two story garage. On well traveled tourist route near the Park. Ideal for many tourist related businesses $349,000 '*■ "V \-jr ^t\4Tv liMW SlSSi-T HllJ.s - 25 acre estate with breathtaking views. Contemporary home with great nxm kitchen/family rxmtu 3 BDR. 4 BTH. Beautiful landscaping and S stall stable. Ideal for vineyard and ot winery $1,325,000 CASTLE Heights - Secluded A-Frame with spectacular views. 2 BDR, 1.5 BTH large living room w uh fireplace, 2nd floor deck, recently remodeled. 5 acres w ith stream. $389,000 W'lurriHmvn.i Mm \r\i\ - 33 + wooded acres with outstanding views in all directions. It is in conservation easement and well protected but still very convenient to Washington. VA. $575,000 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Philip Grange - 540-937-5858 Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Peter Wiley - 540-672-0773 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 L 257 Gay Street, P.O. Box 102, Washington, VA 22747 J t=J 540-675-3999 www.farmsandestates.net Q3 Preserving the rural character of Virginia through the sound stewardship of property Id grandchildren and d4 greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held Saturday, September 10 at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville with Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Interment was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemeteiy in Amissville. Donald F. Hill Castleton resident Donald F. Hill, 22, of Castleton, died Thursday, September 8, at his residence. He was bom on September 1, 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana to William Farrel Hill and Lisa Dianne McClellan Mullins. Mr. Hill was a wonderful photographer and talented artist. He enjoyed music and telling stories. He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting and fishing and collecting stamps and coins. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Jaime Hill of Lignum, two brothers, Andrew Hill of Salt Lake City, Utah and Ian Hill of Fredericksburg, one half brother, Wayne Hill of Salt Lake City, Ut;ih and two half sisters, Weridy Hill of Linton, Indiana and Cynde Hutchison of Hong Kong, Peoples Republic of China. Additional survivors include his maternal grandmother, and two step grandmothers, a great uncle who helped raise him, and a good friend, Services for Mr. Hill will be private. David A. Williams Family in Chester Gap David Ashby Williams, 90 of Front Royal, VA passed away September 11 at the VA Nursing Home in Martinsburg, W. Va. Mr. Williams was bom on September 20, 1914 in Reager, VA, son of Ernest and Nettie Williams. He served with the US Army Remount in Front Royal, from 1934-1939. Drafted for WWII in 1942, he was wounded in France where he received the Purple Heart and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. He married Bertha F. Alger in December 1941. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Donald G. Williams of Rileyville, Va., and Duane A. Williams and wife Margaret of Front Royal, one brother, Albert Williams of Chester Gap. Additional survivors include six grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 14 at Turner-Robertshaw Chapel with Rev. Ralph Thurber officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by VFW Post 2123 of Winchester, VA. Memorial contribution may be made to Dynamic Life Praise and Worship Center Building Fund, 348 S. Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630. Inspiring, Tfwngfite by. Randy Minter HIGHLY SYMBOLIC The symbolism surrounding death is reflective of the attitude of the times. For instance, the Puritans believed that “those who you love, you chasten.” Regularly struck by death, they had good reason to believe that life was difficult, and their gravestones reflected this grim attitude. The Puritans’ “angels" often included skulls or were winged grim reapers. As life became easier, individuals created their own interpretations, and more pleasant images were seen on gravestones. One image that has remained constant is the figure of a tiny lamb, which often marks the graves of young children. In Christianity, the child's soul is perceived as devoid of sin and, thus, a “lamb of God." One thing is important: that your decisipns about how to . honor a loved one reflects your values and beliefs. , At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton we’re here to develop a funeral plan that works for your family. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. "Grieve nor that I die young. Is it not well to puss away ere life hath lost its brightness?" Flora Elizabeth Hastings I

Gas prices are burning a huge hole in our pockets If you’re tired of high gas prices becoming a budgeting nightmare, there are some penny pinching secrets that will let you get the most out of the gas in your tank. I found some tips that I think are worth sharing. How much for one gallon of gas these days? $3.20? Who else longs for the day when you could fill your entire tank for ten bucks? For those of us who have to drive back and forth to work everyday - in gas guzzling traffic -every penny hurts. So with the ever-raising costs of filling your tank full of gas, there’s no shame in cutting every corner to save a buck. You don’t have to ride your bike 40 miles a day to save money on gas. Do you find yourself driving on empty hoping you can make it until payday? Did you stop buying your food from your favorite restaurant so you could get to work the next week? Are you just outraged that you’re being forced to drop loafls of money because the price of gas can’t find a low number it likes? These are issues we all deal with today. And none of them are cheap. The best we can do is make sure we get the most for our dollar. Plus it’d be nice to get back to spending that money on things we can enjoy, not things that bum up into nothing and pollute the air. You can try to shop around in your local area for the cheapest gas that you can find but you shouldn’t go too far out of your way to try and get that best price unless you’re already traveling in that direction anyway. Tips on how to save gas • Buy gas in the morning or evening , Gasoline becomes denser in colder temperatures. Gas pumps are set to measure the volume of the fuel that you pump and not the density. This means that if you fill up your fuel tank in the cooler morning temperatures, or in the colder evening hours, that you’ll be getting better fuel economy. • Buy gas from a busy station Try to buy your gas from a gas station that is consistently busy and therefore has its Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com underground tanks filled on a regular basis. Gas stations that are slow will have gas that has been sitting in underground tanks for longer periods of time, leading to gas contamination. This contamination can mean that the gas you are purchasing is less powerful than fresh gas and will decrease your fuel economy. * High octane gas Choose the right octane gas for your car. Unless your vehicle requires it, buying higheroctane gas is a waste of your money. The higher the octane, the higher the price. * Avoid topping off Try to avoid over filling or “topping off” at the gas pumps. When filling your fuel tank, the gas nozzle automatically clicks off when your fuel tank is full. Ibo much gas will just slosh or seep out. In warmer weather, the gas will expand and may leak out * Always fill up your tank When you purchase just a bit of gas at the gas station the pump doesn’t have enough time to really activate, resulting in short bursts of ftiel that may short change you from the amount of gas that you are purchasing. The best time to replenish your fuel tank is when you have half a tank or less left in your vehicle, or when you find a gas price that you just can’t afford to miss. * Avoid buying gas from a just replenished station When a gas station has its underground tanks filled, the particles at the bottom of the tank are stirred up. These particles can become mixed in with the gas that you are putting into your car, which can lead to efficiency problems. The particles can clog your fuel filter, causing your car to stall and start with some difficulty. * Tighten the gas cap It may seem like a small thing to do, but tightening the gas cap on your car will prevent gas from evaporating and escaping into the air. Loose, missing or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year, according to the Car Care Council. So be sure to tighten up that gas cap each time you fuel up your car. If you have a gas cap that doesn’t fit tightly, or you’ve lost your gas cap, buy a new one to replace it. Let’s see how much money we can save! Birthday wishes Birthday wishes go out to Jennifer Brundage from her coworkers at the Rappahannock National Bank. Brundage will celebrate her day on Wednesday, September 28. Belated birthday wishes go out to Joy Alther from Washington, she celebrated her day on Tuesday, September 13. Caddy happy Loring Anderson, Jr. stopped by the office on Tuesday, September 6 with a smile on his face driving his brother’s 1926 Cadillac and a royal blue beauty it is. Anderson gave us a ride around the block. On our way, we picked up Paige Coombs and Rev. Bailey. Everyone enjoyed the ride. For all of you horse lovers, mark your calendar for the Sept. 17 Point-to-Point races at Thornton Hill Racecourse on Route 522, two miles south of Sperryville. Our thoughts and prayers out out to Thelma Jenkins for a speedy recovery. Mums the word Leon and Betty Hutcheson of Sunset Hills Farm in Washington are selling magnificent mums and they are beginning to show some color. They should be at their peak for fullness and color around the first of October. The prices are just right so go and check them out as there are many colors to choose from. Sherry and Angelo Cillo will celebrate their third anniversary on Wednesday, September 28. On September 24, the Fiber Arts Presentation and Harvest Figure Workshop will be held at the Rappahannock County Library in conjunction with the “Straw Into Gold Exhibit” by Janet Kerig from 24 p.m. Participants will make a com dolly of wheat and com husks to celebrate the harvest. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Tb register call 987-8670 . 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 September 5 to September 9. 7b 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 Humie Kite and wife to George D. Beglis; 1 acre, $375,000 George N. Slater to George Fletcher Slater; 1.56% interest in several hundred acres, map 54-31-4, $0 Hampton Hazel Coaxum and others to William C. Metcalf; proportionate interest in parcel on map 20A-1-26 Wakefield Charles M. SettleJr. to Carroll Snead and wife; 1.006 acres, $150,000 Patrick J. O’Shea and wife to Ronald J. Paras and wife: 13.103 acres, $842,000 Gregory T. Langley and others to Gregory T. Langley; 2.199 acres, $0 Your Country Property Realtors Brett Boyce 540-987-d243 Rappahanock 540-987-8839 Office 540-229-2470 (Cell) Brett Boyce has joined our Rappahannock Real Estate Office. He resides in Amissville with his wife, Cindy and their two children. Having a real estate agent with experience is very important. An agent that you can trust to have knowledge that you feel good about. 1 have lived in Rappahannock for 15 years and I know I can help you find the home you have been looking for, or that special piece of property. I am also the owner of 211 Mini Storage. If you list your property with me or allow me to work with you to help you find your next home, 1 will offer storage to you for FREE for up to 4 months. I look forward to hearing from you; give me a call when I can be of assistance to you for all of your real estate needs. Q Stop by and say Hello to Brett today. Locally owned and managed. )AM_ □KssxaanD Your Hometown Realtors- www.samsneadrealty.com 540-987-9243 t=J Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life 4 Country Life at its Best CHANCELLOR'S ROCK FARM - Rappahannock's most magnificent estate. This 446 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 bam, run-in shed, hay bam. 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 bv appointment to qualified buyers only. Price available on request Gloria Armfield 540-687-6395 or Alan Z.uschlag 540-937-6124 MT. WELBY - Exquisitely renovated historic estate in Fauquier near Rappahannock County. Generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings in this 3BD 2.5BA home. Commanding views of the Blue Ridge, old stone walls, and 3 ponds on 22 acres. Additional acreage available. Old Dominion Hounds territory near Marriott Ranch. 51,595,000 Alan Aischlag 540-937-6124 THE HISTORIC GAY STREET INN - An exceptional opportunity to purchase a ' "TbOs farmhouse features 4^r~deS,^ UNDER CONTRACT the Innkeepers' primary residence. Howie Sicaim 540-937-3996 1992 addition serves as $849300 71 ACRES - SOUTH POES ROAD - This nicely wooded and gently rolling parcel is surrounded by larger parcels and land in conservation easement. Located between the villages of Amissville and Hint Hill, this property is the ideal setting for your new home in the country. ' $850,500 Howie Summ 540-937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937Ail24 55 ACRES - SOUTH POES ROAD - Located just south of the 71 acre parcel described above, this 55 acre, wooded parcel is secluded yet convenient to Route 66. A fine opportunity to own a prime Rappahannock county land parcel. $664,000 Hort'ie Swaim 540-937-3996 or Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 GLEN GORDON LODGE - One of Rappahan. ock's grandest estates. Large 5 BD manor house with wine cellar. 8 room staff house. 2 BD guest house with private entrance. Pool. Center aisle, 4 stall bam. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. $2.9 million Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 HIGHI AND FARM - 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier County. Rappahannock River frontage. Commanding views. Manicured lawns. Sparkling pool. Koi pond. Historic stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house, includes 2 master suites, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, solarium with jacuzzi. Horse facilities include 5 stall bam with foaling room, wash stall and loft, run-in sheds and board fenced paddocks. $2 million Amy Sloane Timbers 540-9S7-S66S INDIAN RUN FARM - Impressive center hall colonial with many upgrades! This large 9,000+/- SF home had two master bedrooms, 3 BR, 4.5 BA's lull finished basement with wet bar and fireplace plus formal dining room off the black granite kitchen. The den, family mom and MBR all have fireplaces. The main floor has cherry floors, the baths are all tiled plus there am decks, porches, patios and a balcony to enjoy. For the equipment lovers them is an attached 3 car garage and a workshop. Offered on 10 acres at §1,700,000, on 25 acres for §1,952,000 or on 75 acres for §2,750,000. Amy Slomie Timber* 540-<->S~-So(>S or jiui Chiscock 540-7>92-M7\4 THE STUART HOUSE - Ram combination of mountain views and rural ambience in an in-town setting. Large, comfortable, and elegant 4+ BL), 3 BA, Victorian. Landscaped 1.5 acres bordering large meadow. Ideal full-time residence, weekend home, or bed and breakfast in the town of Washington. S695,000 Alan Zu*ehla$ 540-937-6124 RENTAL - Charming old log home with all the modem conveniences. I hree bedrooms, 1 1 /2 half baths. Two porches. Spectacular views and 50 acres to hike. Amy Sloaue Timbers 540-9S7-S66S. RENTAL - Lovely new 2 BD 2 BA decked home on 84 acres with streams, rock walls and and walking trails. The ideal weekender or writer's retreat. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-9S7-S66S Atnifield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 Main Street • E.O. 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Point-to-Point races featured The Rappahannock Pointto-Point races will be held Saturday the 17th on Fletchers Hill on Route 522. Nazareth Baptist Church has Rev. Ronald Chumn as their guest speaker for their revival services which end on Friday. Cannan Baptist Church of Reva Way will be continuing their revival services which started yesterday evening and will continue through Friday starting at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Arthur Green of Swiftford Baptist Church is the speaker for Thursday evening and Rev. Dr. Donald Simpkins of Macedonia Baptists Church will speak on Friday. The public is welcome. Their 103th homecoming will be held Sunday, September 18. Rev. Terry Brown is pastor and all are welcome. After a lengthy illness and hospitalization it was great to see Mrs. Pearl Creel back in her church at Black Oak on Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Sunday. Friends of Dr. Wayne Thompson and Elder Wayne Richards returned home Saturday night after two days attending the Indian Creek Association, held with Ashworth Memorial Regular Baptist Church in Princeton, W. Va. They were messengers from Ketocton Association. Mrs. Dawn Frazier and her five children had been living in a house here in Griffinsburg about a month but had the misfortune to see it go up in flames last week. Family friend Peggy Atkins is trying to get the word out that the family needs some help. Please phone her at (540) 675-3590 if you can help. Condolences are extended to the family of Mrs. Ruth Dodson of Reva Way,, who passed away at Culpeper Regional Hospital and was laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery on Friday. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville spent Saturday with Ms. Brenda Frazier of Culpeper and together they attended the main street festival in Orange. Birthday wishes go out to Doug Daty who has his day, today, to Helen Williams of Aaron Mountain who adds a year on Sunday and sister-inlaw, Montrue Frazier celebrates her day today, Thursday, and Mary Nicholson has her day on Friday. Prayer requests continue for Mrs. Thelma Jenkins who at this writing remains a patient in Culpeper Regional Hospital also for Ada Smith and Hazel Hamm. Your Country Property Realtors 10 acres wooded, private and secluded I $115,000 * . ^ n v ' s. • s J - „— and**' ■v' - : i * *♦ - *3* . - * four lots being offered as 4.38 acres in the TwfftfFafls Subdivision of beautiful and secluded Riley Hollow, Existing drainfield approved possible 2 building sites. $179,000 for 4.38 acres Or $89,500 for 2.06 acres Or $89,500 for 2.30 acres 77 acres: Two parcels are now being offered. One 52+ acre tract has long border on the Shenandoah national Park; the southern border of the 24+ acre tract borders beautiful Waterfall Branch in Riley Hollow. Location provides easy access to Front Royal and Route 66; Owners willing to sell as one parcel or to consider boundary adjustments to the buyer's liking. Offered at $19,800/ per acre Or 24.58 acres for $486,599** Or 52.60 acres for $1,041,480 Locally owned and managed. Your Hometown Realtors- vvvvw3amsneadrFaity.mrn n 540-987-9243 ® ^ea^stateProfessionals^aldn^riend^gi^if^ OPEN HOUSE!!I Saturday, September 17th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Charming 1850's Victorian Farmhouse on 1.3 acres in Historical Slate Mills area. Three bedrooms, tWo and a half baths, warm and inviting country kitchen, and hardwood floors throughout. Large maples and weeping willows in front yard. Appraised at $425,000 Offered at $375,000 % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES K 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Trish Bartholomew tbart 1 ©earthlink.net www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com News From VDOT VDOT Hot Spots in surrounding areas You may exp'Wence delays and/or changes in traffic patterns due to road construction/maintenance activities that are scheduled in the coming weeks weather permitting. , Culpeper County Route 3 (from Rte 522 to Rte 739 east of Stevensburg) • Traffic may be reduced to one lane at times, controlled by flaggers. Route 29 southbound (from Rte 666 to the Route 15 overpass) • Paving operations all week, weather permitting. Route 694 (from Rte 15/29 to Rte 229) • Paving new lanes. Onelane traffic controlled by flaggers. Minor delays. Route 711 (from Rte 630 to Rte 625) • Grading and drainage. Traffic may be reduced to onelane controlled by flaggers. Fauquier County Route 15/29 northbound (from Rte 880 to the Rte 17 Flyover Bridge) • Nighttime milling and paving operations scheduled for Sunday through Wednesday (Sept. 11-14) between the hours Of 7 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Route 880 (from Rte 15/29 to the College Road entrance) • Paving operations scheduled for Thursday night (Sept. 15). Also paving the road into the Lord Fairfax Community College. Route 635 (at Fiery Run) • Widening operations at the bridge; traffic controlled by flaggers REMINDER: A 4-mile stretch of 1-66 in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY will be closed each night for construction beginning on Sunday, Aug. 29. Westbound traffic will be directed to use Route 29 as a detour. Louisa County 1-64 westbound (from Zion Crossroads to Rte 616) • Guardrail and shoulder repair operations and paving. One-lane traffic in the work zone. Surface treatment on various routes from the center section of the county moving south. Madison County Route 29 southbound at Brightwood • Construction of turn lane under permit from Rte 678 to Rte 631. Route 603(from Rte 609 to Rte 642) • Grading and drainage operations. One-lane traffic controlled by flaggers. Orange County Route 522 (at the Spotsylvania/Orange county line) • Bridge repair operations. One-lane traffic controlled by portable traffic lights Route 704 • Grading operations; onelane traffic controlled by flaggers. Route 759 • Grading operations. Traffic controlled by flaggers as needed. Minor delays. Note: Road construction schedule subject to change due to weather and/or condi tions beyond VDOTs control. For statewide road conditions, please check our web site or call Virginia’s Highway Helpline at 1-800-367 ROAD (7623) Tapps Ford Bridge contract approved Replacement of the Tapps Ford bridge on Route 645 at the Rappahannock-Fauquier line will begin within the next four to six weeks under a contract with Moore Brothers Company, Inc. The contract calls for the new bridge to be completed by May 19, 2006, at a cost of $775,426. The contract also includes an incentive for early completion. The new bridge replaces a metal truss bridge originally built in 1882 and moved to its present location at Tapps Ford from the Madison Mills area of Madison County. The bridge was closed in May 2004 after an inspection by VDOT engineers discovered severe corrosion and metal fatigue. The bridge inspectors also found damage from overweight trucks. v Prior to its closure the allowable weight had been reduced from a seven-ton limit to a three-ton limit, but the damage discovered during the inspection was judged to be so severe that the bridge was ordered closed. The new bridge will be built of pre-stressed concrete slab approach spans with a 100-foot metal truss span. The existing substructure will be rehabilitated to support the new bridge structure. 2 GREAT NEW LISTINGS RoCKEDGE - Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Ridge from the spacious deck of this beautifully remodeled contemporary home near Amissville. A large kitchen anchors the light and airy open floor plan that reflects home’s the stunning natural setting. 3 bedrooms. 3 full baths, screened porch, stone fireplace and finished basement. 15 private acres near conservation land. More land available. $749,000 Ben VENUE Road - A Stately Virginia farmhouse is the heart of this spectacular 29 acre property on one of Rappahannock's most picturesque country roads. Beautiful views of Blue Ridge are highlighted by the pastoral Ben Venue Valley in the foreground. The land is mostly open.completely fenced and well suited for horses. The farmhouse is partially remodeled and has wonderful potential. $659,000 Times Community Newspapers. _Call 540-675-3349 with news tips.

Police & Court Briefs Tfajmuiiu sanies EiUwaras ur. was indicted by the grand jury in Rappahannock County on charges of indecent liberties with a child by a person in a supervisory relationship. The charges stem from incidents that are alleged to have occurred while Edwards was a girl’s basketball coach at Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill. Edwards was already indicted on related charges by an earlier Grand Jury in July. The incidents involved two different victims and the cases will be tried separately in late October and and November. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke has elected to bring all of the charges before the circuit court, which will limit the options for an appeal. According to Luke that will spare the witnesses, who are juveniles. “This limits the number of times my witnesses have to be put through a trial,” explained Luke. rewards already laced and pleaded guilty to similar charges in Fauquier County and will be sentenced there on September 26. Local attorney David R. Konick appeared before the 20th circuit court on September 12 to appeal his conviction of misdemeanor charges of obscene phone language from August 16. His case will be tried on November 18. Sleepy criminals September 13, 5:10 a.m. .A clerk at Hillsdale Country Store informed the Rappahannock County SherifFs Department that a silver car with no tags was parked in the parking lot, containing two sleeping adult males. A deputy responded and on questioning the two men discovered that one was wanted by the Virginia State Police. John Robert Lay, 48, of Annandale, VA was arrested and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Accidents September 12, 7:23 a.m. . A female complainant reported to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department that her 2004 Nissan X-terra had been damaged in a hit and run accident. She had left the vehicle parked overnight at the Bleu Rock Inn. Sometime after 2:00 a.m. an unknown vehicle struck and severely damaged the driver’s side door of her car. The cost of the damages is unknown. September 5, 3:50 a.m. . A 17year-old female from Flint Hill was driving a 1993 Honda Accord westbound on US 211 when she lost control of her vehicle. Her car drifted off the right side of the road, causing the driver to over-correct and strike the guard rail. The driver had only minor injuries. Her car sustained an estimated $5,000-00 in damage. Care enough to drive safely Well, it’s that time of year again. School is back in session. Many of us will be arriving in the big, yellow demon known as the ‘school bus.’ Others will be dropped off at school by a parent or friend. And the remainder will be driving — several for the first time. Probably, one of the first things you did or wanted to do when you first got your license was to go cruising. You drive about, acting cool because you finally got your license after hours of driving with your parents, taking what seemed to be an endless amount of classes of Driver’s Ed and finally getting “Behind the Wheel.’ If you’re like most first time drivers, you’ll start out pretty responsibly, remembering the instructions your - driving instructor gave you. As your confidence builds so does your quest for speed and you’ll begin to wonder just how fast you could push your car. — Teen Talk Emily Welch Curiously, you begin to take turns way faster than you should. If you’re not prone to speeding, perhaps you are a procrastinator and .habitually late for school. inen, finding yourself in a hurry and with not enough time to get ready properly, you put on makeup in your rear view mirror if you’re a girl. If you’re a guy, you might be brushing your hair or teeth. I’m probably going to sound like Ms. Settle here, but all this stuff isn’t safe. In fact, it’s pretty stupid. Just because you aren’t under the supervision of your parents or teacher anymore doesn’t mean you can act a fool in your car. Our school and county has had enough tragedy when it comes to recklessness in cars. I know we’ve all heard this a numerous amount of times, but just be careful. You can do the “big pimping” thing later. ' * ■■ ■ & 540-347-4222 '-A,' A,.-' A: «,•}? *■ ' > ■>' ■ V-'\K mk 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 7:30-6:00 • Sat. 7:30-4:00 • Closed Sunday BUSH HOGGING BUSH HOG Service ...need your field cut1 No Job too big or small! Qall today for FREE estimate. CARPET EARLY'S CARPET INC. The one stop shop for complete home decorating services. Floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, slip covers & upholstery. Residential & Commercial. Rt. 211, Amissville, VA 937-5500 CHILDCARE drop in Paycar^PretelMal Full time * part time - c Ctaaia RiH Sperryville VA Fenced play yard Non-Smoking environment Loving Nurturing Atmosphere Hot meals-snacks provided References available (local) 540 987-9644 li Cleaning products Stanley Home Products Since 1907 Home or Business Excellent quality (not like store bought!) • Degreasers • mops and bnx>ms w KCU1C LlCUllCI^ Call for prices or demo! Jean Dodson a 540-987-8346 JE CONSTRUCTION Kreyling Construction Historic Renovation-Custom Homes Of/erinc] Barth l-'ricndhj Dcsuin/Build 540.987.3145 www.KreylingConstruction.com CONSTRUCTION Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 Novak Builders, Inc. Class A Licensed • Custom Homes • Additions • Remodeling 540-937-5553 CONTRACTOR r'CGTZlNDELnNC^ Award Winning Custom Builders Since 1973 Building ,Green Through Environmentally Responsible Construction RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Class A License — Fully Insured 540-675-3548 Butch Zindel • Luke zindel X bzindel@earthlink.net “Our Craftsmen make the difference!" / Vittitow Enterprises Carpentry & Home Improvement Additions. Basements. Cabinets, Decks, Doors, Licensed.lnsui Jim Vittitow Windows,‘etc. ed. 20 yrs Exp 540-631-0424 T.G CONSTRUCTION, LX. 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New • Repairs • Removals Free Estimates 540-987-9103 FURNITURE RESTORATION Rappahannock Furniture Restoration 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 Gate Design & Installation Aurora Services Inc. & Installation »prcywtaovB Maintenance Automatic Gate Controls PO. Bole 90 • Amissville. Virginia 20106 540-937-2400 • 1-888-5AURORA GRAVEL i 5 « i Driveways spreading & Horse lots J No job too small We deliver days, evenings and even weekends! I Call anytime I Michael R. lenldns j 540-825-4190 1 LAWN CARE Ronnie Dodson \ MORTGAGE CAPITAL ASSETS FINANCIAL. INC. Kimberly Love Sr. Mortgage Consultant (540) 987W8 Phone (540) 987-8769 Fax 11755 Lee Highway Sperryville, VA 22740 lovecafi @ aol.com PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Locally. 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Beautiful hardwood firs down, w/newer carpet upstairs, newer appliances, brick sidewalk, tile in baths A Ig fncd yd w/mature trees, add'l lot is avail! NO HOA fees Catoctin School Dist! Call 540-882-9145 or 703-732-13541 011 Rentals - Condos ■'< LANDSDOWNE/Leisure world: Brand new luxury 2BR, 2BA, marble foyer, marble end bale overlooking woods & golf course, much more $1950/mo. Transworld Realty 202-256-7236, 571-278-5989 WARRENTON: Brand new! Very upsc&.e TH style condo 4BR (1BR on main Ivl), fin. walkout bsmt Conv downtown loc/ Rt29 $2000/ mo. Transworld Realty 202-256-7236. 571278-5989. With 18 Newspapers in Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 101 Open Houses V ) OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/18 1-4 PM 101 N. 28th St. Purcellville $586,900 Charming custom-built rambler; almost 1/3 ac; 3BR. 3BA. updated kit; fpl; floored walkup attic for expansion. http://Marjorie\Vaggy. LongandFoster.net 703-431-3499 r— 022 V_ Rentals — \ 4BR, 2BA Foreclosure only $25,000! For listings. call 800-749-8168 Ext 1278 AMISSVILLE, 3BR. 1 5BA. W/D. 3 acs. deck, fam rm. rent $1400 or rent to own 540-937-6255 Your Ad Could be FIERE Call Today 347-4222 Vacation Rentals A J Corolla, NC Vacations! Fabulous Fall Specials! \ acaiior on tht Oute^2 mb. \C Ocea»;;uSuindron; 3 to 8 Bedroom tool Hot Tub flefe. Wondenui Beaches! Vm ateraistfeoiinis upto^s®1 Qtl J‘ :cm w vm.-- 'fcjtswfion Grice! 1-877-642-3224 Booi unline at Kww.brindlnbwtuom L=.—== . r~ \ Rentals — Apartments V___) Friendship Heights Apartments 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 “New Management, Xw Ijook, Can* Spectat!” • 1BR apts;2BR townhomestlg. 3BR/2UA apt homes • Minutes to down Town Cul|Xjper • Bus service on property, • Full size washer/dryers avail in apts* • Park like setting, trails cN: play grounds *S99 Sec. Dep t Rents starting at S675 Call today! 540-825-5050 M-F, 9-5; Sat, 10-4; Sun, 1-4 !*■> 022 RentalsHouses AMISSyiUg-E, RAPP Co , secluded, 1 fir plan w/ bsmf & 2 car garg, 3 br, 2ba. den. LR, DR. kit. AC. large vard, 1 pet ok. avail 10/15. $1,100 w/ sec dep. 540-9375146 & Ive message. BRING YOUR HORSE! Round Hill 2BR, 1BA, great rm, fpl, laundry, 800sf deck, quiet, animals ok. 540-338-6654 CULPEPER Brand New!! 3BR, 2BA, $950/mo. Avail immed. Sec dep & credit check req. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 CULPEPER, immaculate 3br. 2ba. w/ fenced in backyard, $1.150/mo + sec dep. call 540-4392295/540-522-9717. LANDSDOWNE: Brand new. very upscale SF style court yard home 5BR (1BR - main Ivl), 4'i bath, huge gourmet kitchen & much more Must see $2975/mo Transworld Realty 202-256-7236. 571-278-5989 LEESBURG-3BR. 2B on King St in historic district Lrg yard, office, gar, hrdwd firs Best of in-town living Walk to restaurants. shops, movies. $2500. Avail now 703-899-5844 LOVELY lake side furnished cottage. 1br. 1ba. nice kit. a/c. heat, W/D. Laurel Mills area. $800/mo. Send pertinent info and ref's to: EEM 657-557, The Fauquier Times Democrat. PO Box 631. Warrenton. VA 20188 MARKHAM, VA. 3BR, 3Ba, gourmet kitchen, library, formal dining, fam rm Clost to 166 $2000/mo plus dep. Short term OK 540364-2881 aft 6PM Marshall, VA $1295/mo Near I-66 2- 3 BR 2BA newty reno vated. new washer dryer frage store hdwd fis ig yard shed, carport. 540-364-3348 MIDDLEBURG-IN TOWN 2 BR. 1 5 BA 1 story brick house $1550 mo + utils 540-687-5197 MIDDLEBURG/ THE PLAINS Sm 2BR, 1 BA,farm. CAC. gang, porch No smkg. Stalls / paddock avail. S 1400/mo 540-687-6763 brevnov ©starpower net. Nr LOVETTSVILLE: Highly appealing 2BR. 3BA home Beaut grounds carport wetbar storage S1600 mo 540-882-4668 r 022 Rentals Houses RAPPAHANNOCK, 3BR, 3FBA, modem kitchen & charming living area, DW, W/D, FP/wood stoves, CAC, 3.5 acs country setting. $1500/ mo plus utils. 540-987-8442 RAPPAHANNOCK CO. Sperryville area Country home loc. on farm. 2 BR, 2 BA. CA/heat, working fpl & wd stv, nice yard in secluded area AvI 9/18 $975/mo 540-987-8582 RAPPAHANNOCK, sm cabin, recently renovated, views, no pets, $550/mo + utils 540987-7214 Rectortown Sm. 1BR cottage, electric heat pump, stove, refr.1 yr lease req secdep.. refs, no pets $650. mo Cathy @ Thomas & Talbot R.E (540)687-4144 SPERRYVILLE, 2BR cottage on BSB property No pets/ smkg $1125/mo. avail mid Sept 540-987-3383 Sperryville Log and frame settlers home on 30 acres. 4 bd 2.5 ba. 5 fireplaces, living’ rm. dining rm. den. officenursey. 2 Irg. porches, big lawn and gardens. Trout stream. Short distance to park. $2,400 per month Call 540-937-3185 after 6:00 P.M. WARRENTON, new4BR. 3 5BA, FP. garag. finis bsmt, rec rm. laundry rm. $1875/mo + dep No pets. 703-946-1339 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home tor rent, just been remodel. 10 miles north west of Culpeper Cal! owner at (540) 9374944 / \ 055 R*nt*1* ~ Rooms V J CENTRAL RESTONFurnished room. $575/ mo all utils incl Kitchen pnv, WD S hi-speed Internet 703-981-7579 PROF. F N.-S shr 3 Ivl TH BR avail. WO, Oct 1st $450 » '2 utls 703-860-1H8 Classified Ads uWork Call 347-4222 ( \ Ogg Rentals — . a l«_. « J anared nouBrag v_-J BEDROOM, FULL house privileges, rent & utils, $350/mo. Hume, VA. Call Victor, 540-3646024 THE PLAINS, Lovely farmhouse to share. 2 BRs avail, w/pri. BAs. $800/BR + 1 mo. dep. inclds utils, cable, hispd net & house privs. S40.364.2353 077 Townhouse* ASHBURN VILLAGE: 4 Ivl TH, 3BR, 2 1/2BA, deck, patio, fncd yd. Sports club mem. incl. $1700/ mo. SD req'd. AvI 11/1. 703-729-2780. CENTREVILLE: 3BR, 3 1/2BA, fin w/o bsmt, fresh paint, deck w/d . $1650. Conv loc. 703266-0251 AvI 10/15. LEESBURG: $895 incl utils 2BR. AvI now. No credit chk or job verific 2 mos SD req Serious only 703-813-5557 LOCATION! Location! Brand new very upscale TH. 3-4 BR, fin. walkout bsmt, granite countertops & much more. Fairfax. Ashburn, Herndon & Lansdowne T ransworld Realty 703-759-3865; 571278-5989 MARTINSBURG Area: Brand New TH: 3br. 2 /2ba. all appls. avl now $1200 + SD JO 1-8760571,304-839-6/14 POTOMAC STN/ LEESBURG: Lg 3 Ivl, 3BR, 3 5BA end unit TH w/2 car gar Fin w/o bsmt, pool, w/d, fpl Nr airport $1900 + utils Avl now. 571-238-3418 r. 080 Rentals — Office MARSHALL, VA OFFICE SPACE convenient to everywhere. Great building/multiple offices/ share kitchen. Big yard/dogs allowed/ ample parking, avail, immed. Call Ruth 540-364-9023 OFFICE SPACE Remington for office and/or storage space. Gated & secured. Arpple parking. Call for sq ft. pricing! Avail 10/1 540-439-6007 OLD TOWN WARRtNTON. 49 Culpeper St charming 1st floor, just steps from Courthouse For details $1300 mo 540-347-7447 fo80 RentaU lvov Office RESTON' i jOFFICE RENTAL: Individual Windowed Offices 150sf- Furnished, Recept. area, Conf. Rm, Fax, Copier, Utils, (T-l line). $995. RESTON BUSINESS CTR. EXEC-SUITES 11876 Sunrise Vaiey Dr. Reston, VA. 703-758-7123 SPERRYVILLE OFFICE, $300/mo newly renovated bldg. Share w/ Rapp. Nonprofit Center. 540-987-8011 Warrenton, VA 19 Culpeper St. Professional office space avail in Historic District across from County Courthouse. • 2 room office w/ private bath: $1350/mo includes utils. • Lg. conference rm: $1200/mo inctd. utils. 540-727-7927 2 RESPONSIBLE, mid 40 electricians, seeks to lease land Will pay &/or trade for elect work. Abide all rules 703-4217852 100 For Sate By Owner CAPON BRIDGE WV - 7 15 min from Winchester Only 1'/2 hr drive to Chantilly/Reston. areas Home centered on 2 acre. v» mi oft of RT SOW 21G0SF living space. 2 car gar Gas furnace/CA. 2 V4 B. 3BRs, Irg kit w/hrdwd fir, new upgraded appls 2 living rms, 2 decks in back of house 12 x28' & 12x16 Therapeutic spac 14x28' outbuilding w/work area Appts only $349 000 Call 304-856-3552 DC SIDE WARRENTON, Established neighborhood. colonial, 1 6ac, 4BR, 3 5Ba, LR. DR Fam rm ,w/ FP. Eat-in kit, MBA, ptudy. shed, wrap-round porch, w/o finished bsmt. garg $569,900 540-347-9023 Martinsburg, WV: 2700sf Col w/4br 3 5ba. many amens. must see Open House every SatSun 1pm-4pm $399,900 304-260-5687, visit web owners com/DJG9576 Will co-op wagents NEW BALTIMORE, duplex house & 8 5 acres, creek & pond 1ac fenced for horses S650K 540-347-1860

100 For Sale By Owner OPEN HOUSE, SAT 9/17, 11-3pm, 3BR, 2.5BA Townhome in Ashburn Beautiful Details and pictures online at www.qotofsbo.com qwik search ID#I4319 $409,900 703-723-4641 4BR, 2BA Foreclosure. Only $25,000! Musi sell! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528. HERNDON SFH 4BR, 2 large dens, 2 car garage $599,990 plus 3% if agenl. Owner is real estate licensee 571-259-4114 LEESBURG: 4BR. 3.5 BA w/ 3 fin. Ivls. 2 yrs. new, brick fronted, adj. to lake in desirable Stratford, gourmet kit., rec. dr., pool, tennis. 2 car gar. $629,900. Lamkin Realtv 703-437-3017 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 MIDDLETOWN, VA Classic home in historic Middletown. Virginia. The Campbell House. Meticulously restored and maintained 1921 country home. 4 BR. 3.5 BA on 2 lots totaling 2 acres. Perfect for the executive, the expanding family or as a weekend retreat. Heart pine floors, 9' ceilings, wide porches with views, renovated summer kitchen and more. Within walking distance of the Wayside Inn, the oldest continually operated Inn in the country, and the Wayside Theatre, a renowned live professional theatre. Contact John Sheet? with ERA Jim Barb Realty at 540.247.8450 for a private showing. New Listing in Sterling! 1206 E. Jefferson -mmmm $500,000 Immaculate 3BR. 3BA home w/new windows, drs. A/C. shed, fence & newer carpet, paint, appliances on .21 acres. Dept ndOnDawn.com 540-454-3300 Long & Foster Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 r 133 V_ Sale* — lots & Acreage 20 Acres and Larger parcels, with Hardwoods, Streams, Just 3 miles from Historic Town and River, Great Retirement and Second Home. Less 2hr Beltway. LandinWV.com 57 ACRES, subdividable next to Wheatley Estate, Off Leeds Manor Rd. (Rte 688)- $1.75 Million. 540-364-6413 or 703-960-3270 42+ acs river frontage, Hazel River, lovely sandy beach. Potential for subdividing. $650K. Call Sylvia Williams, Weichert Realtors, 540-6358000, 540-660-4062 BUILDING LOT FOR SALE- 30 ac. 4 BR perc, road frontage, nice view Settled pastoral & wooded neighborhood of 10+ acre lots. Hampton Rd, V$ mi S of Rt. 9 $330,000. 540-882-9013 CLOSEST MTN. ACREAGE TO DC! 20+ AC • $149,900 Last chance to own 2Q acres this close to our Nation's Capital! New rds. survey & perk. Call immediately 1-800-888-1262. Close to Historic Town Mins. To Potomac River 27+AC - $119,900 Enjoy mtn. views to the east! Exc. Financing! Call today before sold! 1-800888-1262. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 /—■ 133 V_ 2000’ Creekfront! 140 AC -$259,900 KING of the MTN VIEWS Own your very own paradise. minules to snow skiing & white water rafting. Just 3 miles from major interstate. Call before it's gone 1-877-7774837. Culpeper County 3 lots available in quiet area. 2.4 ac for $125,000, 4.8 ac for $150,000 and 10 ac for $200,000. Sold together or individually Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster Fauquier County Located near Warrenton/ Marshall. 2 adjoining lots of 3 & 4 acs. Wooded site w/ road frontage. $229,900 & $239,900 May be Sold separate or together Emily Henry , 540-341-3528 Long & Foster HAMPSHIRE CTY: Get your very own piece ot WV. 17 rolling acres. Nr 1,000's of acres of public hunting. Stream. Great horse farm possibility. 304-813-1092. 301-707-3635. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 LARGE CREEK! STATE FOREST! STATE RD FRONTAGE! 27 AC-$109,900 Have it all: easy state rd frontage, direct 5000 acre state forest access & large flowing creek. Only one! Nothing compares! EZ terms. Call now 1877-777-4837. TOMS BROOK, VA‘. River w/private canoe club. Amazing 50 mi valley view. National forest, 10 paved mis to US 81/66. Board fence New large bam. 3-8 acre parcels. Starting S175K. 828-226-3213 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 VIRGINIA PRESS SERVICES. INC ADOPTION • ADOPTION: Young, married couple will give your newborn a life filled with love, happiness, and security. Expenses paid. Please Cal! Jackie/Kevin 1-866-586-2555. • ADOPT - Affectionate stay at home mom, loving successful dad, financial security, LOVE and laughter await your baby. Expenses paid. Please call Donna and Frank 1-800-805-5171. AUCTIONS •3 Homes, 3 Building Lots: 13.5+/- Acres, Lynchburg, VA. 6 Income-producing Rental & Development Tracts in City Auction: Septe/nber 21,12pm. 800-780-2991. www.countsauction.com (VAAF93). •61 +/- acres 3700 +/- feet fronting Pigg River & Leesville Lake. Waterfront Property: Pittsylvania Co., VA. ABSOLUTE AUCTION, September 29,11am. Preview: September 22, 12-1 pm. www.countsauction.com. 800-780-2991. (VAAF93). •64 +/- Acres. Multiple Tracts on US 360 & US 29, Pittsylvania Co., VA. ABSOLUTE AUCTION. September 24 10am. Preview: September 17, 3-5pm. www.countsauction.com. 800-780-2991 (VAAF93). •ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION: September 16th, 7 pm, Richmond: 4005 West Broad Street, LUPER AUCTION GALLERIES: Including 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, www.lupergroup.com. 804-359-2493 (VAAR 110 & 141) •PUBLIC AUCTION * COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA * WEDNESDAY ’ SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 * 9:00 AM * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION * RICHMOND DISTRICT SHOP, 2400 PINE FOREST DRIVE, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA 23834 * APPROXIMATELY 107-VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND OTHERS * MISCELLANEOUS HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT. CUSTODIAN: JAMES RYLES - 804-524-6168. www.dgs.state.virginia.gov/dps AUTOMOTIVE •$500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Jeeps, etc. Cars/Trucks/SUVs from $500! For Listings Call 800749-8167 XV030. Fee. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES •ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy. All for $9,995. 1-800-814-6047 •$2,000 PER WEEK. We do all the work. Don't believe me? Call today for free info: 877-791-7486. ID# BH777. One time investment $1,995. •Are you making $1,710 per week? All cash vending routes with prime locations available now! Under $9,000 investment required. Call Toll Free (24/7) 800-276-5584. CONSULTANTS NEEDED •Consultants Needed for CELEBRATIONS! LILUAN VERNON'S NEW Home Party Plan. Make BIG $ for the Holidays and Earn a trip to Disney! Call (804) 370-1502 www.sbigham36.mycelebrations.biz EQUIPMENT FOR SALE •SAWMILLS-$2,795.00-LumberMate-2000 & LumberLite-24-Norwood Industries also manufactures utility ATV attachments, log skidders, portable board edgers and forestry equipment, www.nonwoodindustries.com. Free information: 1-800-578-1363 ext 300N FARM / LIVESTOCK •Live Fish for Ponds-Lakes. Plants. Lilies. 32 Species Available. Free Catalog. Delivery or Pick-Up. ZETTS FISH HATCHERY, 878 Hatchery Road, Inwood, WV 25428. (304) 229-3654. FINANCIAL SERVICES / MONEY TO LEND •ANY CREDIT RATING! 1st & 2nd Mortgages Fast! Low Rates! Easy Payment Plans! No Upfront Fees! Apply Free/Call Charles or KimToney (804) 364-3666 or toll-free (800) 401-1011. Aggressive Mortgage. HEALTH / MEDICAL •FAMILY HEALTHCARE w/prescription plan! $69.95/month. Nationwide Coverage, No limitations. Includes: Doctors, Dental, Vision, Hospital & More. Everyone Accepted! Call WCG 800-288-9214 ext. 2321. •Limited Time Offer. New Power Wheelchairs, Scooters, Hospital Beds. Absolutely NO Cost to You. Call Toll-Free 1800-708-9301. HELP WANTED •JOB OPPORTUNITY - CITY OF MANASSAS -PROJECT INSPECTOR - Salary $42,037 - $54,662. Knowledge of VDOT construction practices, VDOT certifications for materials, E & S plan review, asphalt, hydraulic concrete, soils and pavement striping. Calculates permit fees for site plans. Performs duties associated with plan review, project and site inspections. Record keeping, computer knowledge and filing. Ability to negotiate right of way for construction projects. Apply: Department of Human Resources, 9027 Center Street, Room 302, Manassas, VA 20110. FAX 703257-5827.EmaiHhr@ci.manassas.va.us. www.manassascity.org. Position open until filled. EOE M/F •$$ A COOL JOB $$ National company hiring 18-25 individuals. Travel US cities. No experience necessary. 2-weeks paid training. Personality a must. For interview call Johri 770-595-8463. HELP WANTED / SALES •Licensed Life & Health agents needed to work preset appointments. No overnight travel & paid on submission. Full portfolio of insurance products including a $0 premium plan with prescription benefits. If you're not making at least $1,000 per week call Vickie @ 866-224-8450 x 1109. HELP WANTED / TRUCK DRIVERS •DRIVER TRAINING-GET YOUR CDL! TRAIN FOR CLASS "A" OR CLASS "B". Local and O-T-R jobs available for CDS Grads! CDS Tractor Trailer Training 1-800-646-2374. •DRIVERS: We take care of you from day one-paid orientation including hotel and meals. Starting pay based on experience, earn up to 43 cpm. Drive your assigned Freightliner to the house, home every 14 days. Full benefits package, steady miles. EOE. 3 months Class A required. 1-877-452-5627. •Driver-COVENANT TRANSPORT. Regional Runs Available. Excellent Pay & Benefits. Experienced Drivers, Teams, O/G, & Students Welcome. Refrigerated Now Available. 888-MORE PAY (888-667-3729). •Drivers! Run your share of 2 BILLION miles/year! No Experience? No Problem • CDL Training Available. NEW PAY & Hometime. Options. 1-800-347-4698. www.SwiftTruckingJobs.com •We have drivers projected to earn $83,000 this year! How much will YOU earn? Excellent Hometime-Home most weekends! We simply offer more! HEARTLAND EXPRESS 1-800-441-4953. www.heartlandexpress.com •COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNEB OPERATORS WITH MINIMUM 1 YEAR OTR EXPERIENCE, EAST COAST OPERATION, CALL FOR DETAILS. WILLIAM EDWARDS, INC. 1-800-876-3436. •Drivers: Owner Operators: Tractors $1.53+ FSC, Straight Trucks $1.15-$1.35+ FSC. Free Qualcomm/Trip Pak. Sign-On Incentives. Call Tri-State Expedited 888-320-5424. •ACT NOW DRIVERS-Flatbed, Bulk Tank and Refrigerated Divisions. Performance based pay. Experienced Operators. Independent Contractors or Company Drivers. CDL Instruction Program available. 800-771-6318. www.primeinc.com •Driver-65 CDL Trainees Needed! Get trained for a great career! Great Pay and Benefits. Earn upward of $38k. Call now 1-800-874-7131. •Drivers PAY INCREASE, Up to 44CPM, Loaded and Empty, Guaranteed Hometime, $3,000 Bonus. 2400+ Average Weekly Miles, 2004 Trucks Assigned, Experience required. 800-441-4271 ext.-ET-351. HUNTING •HUNT ELK, Red Stag, Whitetail, Buffalo-season opens 5/31/06. Guaranteed hunting license $5.00. We have a nogame, no pay policy. Call (314) 209-9800 Days or (314) 293-0610 Evenings. LAND FOR SALE •CLOSEST MOUNTAIN ACREAGE TO DC! 20 + acres- $149,900. Last chance to own 20 acres this close to DC! New roads, survey, perked. Call immediately 1-800-888-1262 •Close To Historic Town! Minutes To Potomac River. 27+ Acres - $119,900 Enjoy mountain views to east! Excellent financing! Call now! 1-800-888-1262 LAWN AND GARDEN •PRIVACY HEDGE FALL CLEARANCE Leyland Cypress "Cedar” Fast Grower 3-4' high. Delivery available. Regularly $29.95 only $8.99 each, www.hightechfarm.com trees guaranteed. Other trees available. 434-349-9660 LOTS AND ACREAGE •LEXINGTON, VA -NEW TO MARKET. 14 ACRES $149,990. 4 ACRES $59,990. Panoramic Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just minutes from historic Lexington. Open Meadows, Mature Woods, Hard Surface Roads, Soils Tested, Underground Utilities. Excellent Financing. Owner 866-526-3420. •14-Acre Forested Estate $59,990. Overlooks Lost River State Park. Perk and Well approved. 90% financing available. 1-866 2 WV LAND. MISCELLANEOUS •EARN DEGREE online from home "Medical, "Business, "Paralegal, "Computers. Job Placement Assistance. Computer and Financial aid if qualify. (866) 858-2121. www.onlinetkJewatertech.com •AIRLINE MECHANIC-Rapid training for high paying career. FAA predicts severe shortage. FAA Approved. Job placement assistance. AIM (888) 34^-5387. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE •Lake Gaston VA/NC 350 miles shoreline, FREE Lake Map/Buyers Guide. Tanglewood Realty, Box 116, Bracey, Virginia 23919. www.TanglewoodRealty.com. 1-800-338:8816. STEEL BUILDINGS •3-WEEK BUILDING SALE! "Last Chance!" 20x24 Now $2320. 25x30 $3490. 30x40 $5170. 40x50 $8380. 40x60 $10 700. 50x100 $15,244. Others. Ends/accessories optional. Pioneer 1-800-668-5422. WATERFRONT PROPERTY FOR SALE •SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT & CHESAPEAKE BAY PROPS Gated, private communities on E shore of VA. Lots available from $130,000 to $525,000. Love the Ocean? All w/access to the water, a community pier, boat launch, & beautiful community center w/ suites, pool, whirlpool spa & ocean view veranda. Chesapeake Bay Properties: Ideal for boating, jet skiing & fishing. Enjoy privacy w/ proximity to nearby villages & shopping. Call Amy @ (757) 787-4400 oremailAmy@CorbinHall.com. WATERFRONT PROPERTY FOR SALE •LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY-New Release-Home Sites from $39,900 and Waterfront sites from $99,900. Great amenities! Call Clear Water Marketing, 252-633-2059, Ext 417 www.cwmktg.com #674747 09-14-05 MADISON COUNTY • New Listing Brightwood Area, beautiful circa 1900 home on 9.5 acres, outbuildings, pond, mountain views. S578K Call Gene Smith • On one of VA's beautiful Scenic ByWays - 32+- acres, mostly open, rolling pastures, circa 1900 farmhouse, long road frontage. $500,000 Call Bill Gentry or Gene Smith • Haywood Area - 4 acres, VHD approvals, fenced, frontage on 2 state roads. $169K Call Gene Smith GREENECOUNTY • Minutes to Skyline Drive - Estate size13+- wooded acres, VHD approvals, well in place, ready for your new home. $218K Call Bill Gentry COMMERCIAL RENTALS • Prime Business Location on Main Street, Madison for lease, 3,500 sf on two levels, formerly a laundry mat and book store. Call Bill Gentry. • For Lease - 2,000 sf, store front, Stanardsville Shopping Ctr, formerly video store. Call Bill Gentry. • The LafayetteVictorian on Main Street, Stanardsville, retaii/office spaces with common kitchen area. Call Bill Gentry Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 WWW. Jefferson-land.com Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 2000’ Creekfront! 140 AC - $259,900 KING of the MTN VIEWS Own your very own paradise, minutes to snow skiing & white water rafting. Just 3 miles from major interstate. Call before if8 gone 1-877-7774837. HIGH RIDGE TOP! 52 Ac/Creek $149,900 Only one! Heavily wooded w/ long range mtn views! Miles of hiking & biking trails Nearby fishing, canoeing & camping. Very pnstine & scenic. Low financing. Cal now 1-877-777-4837. DC SIDE WARRENTON 48R Cofcnal, 25BA, rec im, eal-fi kt garage, deck, laowtandscapedwooded Lg stg S509K 540-349-8638 FIRST TIME BUYERS Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with NO money down! Under $1,400 per momh. Please visit www.n-vahomeinfo. com.com Remax Alleiance. MARSHALL 3 BDR 1.5 BA Long term tenants in place $199,000 call 540-937-7940 NICE BUILDING LOT in Rapp Co. off Rte 522 just over Warren Co. line, excel view, 3br conventional perk. S125K, 540-869-3809 This Could be Your “Ad! 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Flint Hill/ Huntly area, avail 10/1. $800/mo inclds utils. 540-6352328, 540-635-7516 For Sale 8,050 SF Office/Flex Condo PDGI w/storage $ 150.PSF, fully built out NAI KLNB 571-382-2061 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA NAME: (please print)_ Address:_ City:_State:_Zip:_ Phone: Day:( )_Evening: ( )_ e-mail:_Fax:_ NEWSPAPER(S) YOUR AD IS TO APPEAR IN: (check which) □A// Times Community Newspapers a Loudoun Times-MIrror/Loudoun Friday Times □ Fairfax (Reston Times, Herndon Times, Vienna Times Centreville Times. Chantilly Times, McLean Times. Great Falls Times. 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Call 540-439-4665 for appointment /252 livestock V ( 254 V_ Building Materials _J FIELD STONE, $'00 per ton or $100 per p,ck-up truck. All sizes, many flat faces. 540-9878167 MARBLE SINK TOPS. large paneled shutters, double doors, black marble mantle. Visit: www oldhouseparts net or 540-631 -8906 1800 Oak Log Cabin, already dis-assembled $10,500 540-364-6158 4ee Miscellaneous 256 For Sale V J DOGHOUSE: 2 large doghouse never used $50 each Please’ call 540 678-5528 YARD MACHINES 25 ton Log Splitter. Like new. $750 540-351-0869 r V Legal Notices A J BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 3, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: RZ 05-08-02 Peter E. and Catherine B. Salvano, contract purchasers of 597 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill (0.8144 acre, Tax Map 13, Parcel 58A, Wakefield District), desire to rezone the property from VR-Village Residential to VCVillage Commercial. The Salvanos propose to use the property for the sale of fine art, custom framing, gifts, home decor, and jewelry. The rezoning is allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-134B(1) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21,2005 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parlies desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 9/8,9/15/05 #673105 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK C< UNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 28. 2005 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU 05-08-01 Barbara Adolfi, owner of 0 50 acre in Sperryville known as 14 Water Street (Tax Map 38A-1, Parcel 25, Piedmont District, zoned "VR"-Village Residential), desires a Special Use permit to operate a professional office. Ms. Adolfi is applying to operate her parttime counseling practice and have no other employees. Use permitted under Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards under Section 170-66E of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest. shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private-discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. September 21. 2005 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, co PO Box 519. Washington. Virginia 22747._in advance thereof BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 9 8. 9 15 05 #673334 Wanted: Anvil 100-260 lbs, 1-inch Hardie Hole, 1/2inch Pritchel Hole, prefer London Style but will consider all, must be serviceable, no cracks or breaks. Call (540) 788-4626 with description, asking price, contact number. Wanted: Blacksmith leg-post vise, 4-inch to 6-inch jaws, must be serviceable, no cracks or breaks. Call (540)788-4626 with description, asking price, contact number. / AgA Musical instruments V J GUITAR 12 STRING Yamaha acoustic with pick up Like new condition. $250 or OBO. 703-405-2447. PIANO: JAPANESE made Yamaha console w/ bench. Model M2G. Excel cond. $1,175. 540-347-7483 by 9pm (-N 273 Pets V_) CHESAPEAKE BAY Retrifever Pups, AKC, Am. Breed for family, hunt, calm nature, champ lines 540-822-4736. ENGLISH POINTER BIRD Dog pups. 11wks. liver & lemon spotted. 5M's & 4F's Shots & wormed. 540-937-5304 • LAB PUPS, yellow AKC /OFA/CERF. raised w/ kids, champ field trial/ hunt lines, wormed, shots. 703-203-0702 'N 294 Giveaways v__/ BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes. Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 BARN CATS - All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/permanent homes Call 202-2442866 or Toll-free 1-877225-7935 BLACK BART woodstove insert. U-haul. 703-777-7252 CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, barns or horse stables Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated Will need daily food and water Alley Cat Allies at 240-482-1987. CHINA CABINET: Very good condition. 70in x 48in x 15in 540-822-4274. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more Call 703-7713975 FREE TO GOOD home only 10 wk. old kitten, litter box trained. No calls atler 9:00pm1 540554-8763 FREE TOP SOIL horse manuer. call 540-9379832 Hot Tub Free 90 Hot Springs Spa w/cover Just needs moh.: 220 outlet. 703-443-9226 V 1 OR 2 FREE cat(s), needs loving home shots up to date, good health, triendly, neutered. scared of dogs, in/outside For respon, sible adults only. 540364-3671 Warrenton area. 1 PAIR LOVEBIRDS. 1 pair cockatiles. Free to good home. 540-7884001 SEEKING NICE HOMES for 3 young dogs. 6mo old. Heinz 57 variety, paper trained, sweet nature. 2 M, 1F. Look like short black labs with white on chest. Love outside & water FREE to good homes only 540-788-9376 after 7pm nEC Childcare j Mfnntnrf 1 wanted i j NANNY For only child, ability to help with 7th grade home work desired. Driver’s license required. Livein or out. 540-272-0225 or evenings 540-439-4665 (365 V_ Domestic Services J WANTED FREE ROOM & board in exchange for HS-work, HS-pet sit, errands. work w/ schedule. Call 540-286-0396 DAVE'S GLASS & Home ■Repair. Storm Windows/ Doors, Patio Doors-lnsulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350. ( 485 V_ Bids tk Proposals J BIDS & PROPOSALS The Virginia Settlement Foundation (VTSF) is soliciting sealed proposals to establish contracts for purchase of the implementation of youth tobacco use prevention programs by the VTSF. Request for proposals must be received by 4 PM on Nov. 8, 2005. Participation in a pre-proposal offeror’s conference is mandatory. Forms and additional information are available at www.vtsf.org or by calling 804-786-2523 RFP #852P006 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 When you’re trying to reach qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for the job! To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 -- Full Time Employment V___) (Eimes Community N«w«p»pere NORTHERN VIRGINIA m OFFICE MANAGER Clarke Times Duties: Reports to the Division Business Manager. Works ciosely with the newspaper’s Circulation Manager on circulation matters, the newspaper's Advertising Manager on retail advertising matters, and the Classified Manager on classified advertising matters. This position handles customer relations, office management, maintains building safety and security, assures that the office is staffed during working hours, prepares vouchers for bills payable, manages the interoffice courier system for the office, processes the mail, and handles walk-ins or call-in advertising and circulation customers. Also requires occasional editorial typing/assistance. Qualifications: Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, PC literate Must have excellent verbal, written and communications skills. Please send resume to thanson@timespapers.com Employment A PERSON TO HELP UNLOAD LARGE TRUCK Sat. Oct. 1st $10/hr Must be careful & reliable. 434-996-2047 AUTOMOTIVE 2 positions avail for experienced: 1-FORD CERTIFIED TECH 1-QUICK SERVICE/LIGHT MAINTENANCE TECH Salary + commission Great benefits avail! Payocrmensuraletoski level, exp. & Ford oertfications. Mike Augun 1-800-289-2810 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations. (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Auto Sales Mike Nelms I Champion I Chevrolet & Toyota SALES CONSULTANTS NEEDED • Training Salary • 401K • Health Insurance • Vacation Pay Contact: Troy or Marci 540-547-3700 Culpeper, VA No exp, necessary Barber wanted, VA license. Excellent work environment. Call 540-222-2120 CABINET MAKER Exciting opportunity with award willing miDwoik, casework and custom exhibit house. Culpeper. 540-423-9511 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 High end architec tural millwork company has posi tions available for. experienced cabinet makers and finish ers. Apprentice po sitions available for qualified indi viduals. Competi tive pay and bene fits. Contact Mike at 703 G31 2588. Carpenters & Helpers Work in Fauquier County. Must have own transportation. 540-364-3664 CtfILDCARE Full-Time Permanent Help needed whh childcare, housekeeping and a few farm chores. Can provide housing on premises. References and drivers license required. Ideal for single woman, parttime student or couple. Located in Warrenton (540) 439-4665. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Clean for #1! $100 SIGN-ON BONUS! • Earn $300 - $350 Guaranteed • Paid vacations, holidays, mileage • No nights, holidays or weekends • No experience req'd-WE TRAIN • Must have car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 or apply 578 Waterloo Rd Warrerrton, VA 20186 Construction GUARANTEED. ★TRUCKS *CRANE* APPRENTICE CDL required. Northern, VA 1-800-255-2741 703-550-7099 Construction FCS 18 day Accredited^ Certified Program in training to operate Bulldozers/Backhoes/T ra ck hoes w/ job placement Asst & $0 down financing. Mon-Sat 1-800-958-2353 1 V-V1 1 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), a not-for-profit organization in Rappahannock County is seeking a part time (20 hours/week) Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors. The organization’s main agenda is land conservation easements. Desired Qualifications are: excellent writing and oral communication skills, experience with working with a Board of Directors, demonstrated success with volunteer programs, personal dedication to land conservation easement programs. Fundraising experience helpful. Bookkeeping skills essential. Salary commensurate with experience. Send applications to: RCCA, PO Box 116 Sperryville VA. 22740 Please include a resume with 2 references. Abdications must be received no later _than Sebtember 25th. Director of Environmental Studies • Environmental Studies at girlie, near Warrenton, Virginia is seeking a versatile Director to succeed the retiring William J.L. Sladen, MD, PhD. Candidate should have demonstrated commitment to habitat conservation emphasizing native flora and fauna, experience with waterfowl, proven fund-raising capability, ability to develop partnership programs and share information in academic and public forums, and field research experience with published accounts preferred. Doctorate preferred Master's considered with adequate experience. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. • Applications should reach IAPM not later than October 1, 2005. A starting date of January 1, 2006 is desired. Submit letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae to Mrs Sue Cooper, Exec. Director of The IAPM, Inc. at 7078 Airlie Road, Warrenton, Virginia 20187. • Environmental Studies at Airlie is a division of The International Academy for Preventive Medicine, Inc. (IAPM), a not-for profit tax exempt organization. The Academy, located on the Airlie Center Campus, exists to promote, disseminate, and cultivate knowledge and information concerning preventive medicine, health promotion and environmental studies. Further details mav be founa at the organization's web sites at www.trumpeterswans.org and www.iapm.org . RESERVATIONS HVAC DINING ROOM STAFF HOUSEKEEPING & IAUNDRY STAFF *FIHX & PART-TIME AVAILABLE* Are you looking for a change? Do you enjoy working with people? Arc you free in the days or evenings? Work locally ft stay close to home! Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours ft competitive wages! _ , Apply in person at The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Oft ice located at Middle & Main Street THE rw AILTTli TOCNCIW I in w asm 11141 on \ a, or call Kyle Hal sis (ft S4(M>/S-383S tor more information Contract/PM Coordinator Department of General Services for Loudoun County Government is seeking qualified applicants to fill this vacancy within the Building Systems Group. The successful candidate will prepare specifications for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life/safety systems; assist with bid preparation, contractor selection and renewal of service contracts; prepare and manage cyclical maintenance contracts; monitor performance to ensure work is completed to specifications and in a timely manner; authorize payment for periodic contract work; coordinate with shop supervisors to determine frequency and amount of preventive maintenance needed on buildings; and ensure all documentation is current and accurate. Working supervision may be exercised over subordinates Requires any combi-' nation of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation with building trades course work and at least 4 years experience in building trades Valid appropriate driver's license. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 70 lbs. Some work may be hazardous due to location or type of work. Subject to recall or being held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to respond to County emergencies. DMV record check is required. (Hinng Range: $29 950 - $50.316/yr) Closes 09/23/2005, Ref #06-112. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.Qov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 7770536 Human Resources: (703)777-0213 EOE 545 Full Throw Employment j Construction Loader/Backhoe Operator For work in Loudoun & Fauquier <m. Must have Gulick Excavating. 703-327-4868 or' Cell 703-303-3921 _ DRAFTSPERSON/ DETAILER Candidate must have at least 5 years experience in the field of steel detailing. Must have the ability to detail miscellaneous, ornamental and structural steel. Proficiency in shop detailing and AutoCAD a must. Ability to produce and understand typical steel connections and coordination with shop is required. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Highland Ornamental Ironworks** 45034 Underwood Lane, Unit 202, Sterling, VA 20166. Ph: 703-467-0676 Fax: 703-467-0491 tahnie.boQoess@ hoiw.com "WE ARE RELOCATING TO BERRYVILLE, VA IN DEC 05!!! TRUCK DRIVER Class "A" CDL required, asphalt experience a plus. Excel, benefits to include health & dental insurance, guaranteed hours, paid holidays, paid vacation & paid retirement plan. Please call 703-327-7068 for more information For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 \$'1' BloomsUSA Why Commute? Work close to home! We are searching for an experienced Office Housekeeper Earn $8.00 / hour & great benefits . Call our job hotline at: (571) 261-2200 or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at: 15405 John Marshall Highway Havmarket. VA. • • BloomsUSA Why commute? Work close to home! Earn $40,000 - $50,000 a year! SALES REPS needed for national floral company to handle inbound sales calls. Other opportunities available in: CUSTOMER SERVICE & OPERATIONS To enjoy great pay & benefits, Call our job hotline at (571)261-2200 email a resume to: HR@BloomsUSA.com or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at: BloomsUSA 15405 John Marshall Haymarket, VA. DISPLAY ADVERTISING SALES ASSISTANT/ PRODUCTION COORDINATOR PT The Fauquier Times-Democrat is seeking a well organized, detail oriented person to assist our advertising sales staff with daily paperwork, scheduling of ads and follow-up with production flow. This individual will also be responsible for assisting reps with ad deadlines and customer service. This part-time position will allow the individual a chance to work in the fun and exciting fast-paced environment of advertising sales. 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Riverside Home Care provides high quality care to patients over a 12-mile territory reaching from counties of the Northern Neck to Isle of Wight and everything in between Riverside Home Care is comprised of Home Health. Hospice and a Home Infusion Pharmacy. |ervices include Skilled Nursing Care. Physical Therapy.) Occupational Therapy. Speech Therapy. Home Health j Aides, Medical Social Workers. Hospice Volunteers.! Bereavement Counseling and Nutritional Services We offer at home telemonitoring which is the latest advancement in caring tor our patients at home. Our Physical Theraps department offers a complementary pre-operative visit prior to total joint surgeries. Post surgical, our patients follow an established and proven therapy program for total joint recovers. In national comparative data. Riverside Home t are ranks in the 90th percentile tor discharge to the eommunw. and preventing acute can; hospitalization and Emergency Room visits. 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Automotive advertising sales experience a BIG plus! • Health and dental coverage • 401K plan (with match) • Short & Long Term Disability • Life Insurance Please email your resume with cover letter to: lschilling@timespapers.com or fax to: 703-478-6691 EOE People who bring faring to life At Prince William Health System, located 30 miles from Washington, DC in Manassas, VA, we bring caring to life with compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to quality in a community setting that's warm and family-friendly. We currently have the following opportunity available: CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR Conducts MCH classes, ensures all regulations and documentation are met, performs, administrative tasks and maintains supplies and equipment. Must be a graduate of a professionally recognized Childbirth Educator Program tICEA, Bradley. CHBE preferred) and currently licensed LPN. RN. CNM, RPT or a graduate of a recognized institute of higher education who has been awarded a baccalaureate degree (or its foreign equivalent). The ideal candidate will have documentation of a minimum of one year prepared childbirth education instruction experience or at least 50 instructional hours within the last 5 years and documentation of 10 contact hours of continuing education within the last vear. Must be w illing to obtain LCCE status through Lamaze International within one year of hire date. Enthusiasm, excellent organizational, public speaking, communication, teaching and group dynamic skills are required. Program planning and evaluation experience helpful. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, generous tuition reimbursement, and a supportive management team. Please visit our website at www.pwhs.org to apply online. ▼ & Piunce Y tOLM/F/D/V V WILLIAM ▼ Health System HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers Backhoes Loaders Dump Trucks Graders Scrapers Excavators Train in Virginia Next Class: Sept. 26th -National Certification -Financial Assistance -Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services KITCHEN MANAGER/ COOK Wei estabished year round Christian Preschool in Warrenlon is looking tor an experienced managerfoook to work MT, 7am-^]m. Experience 6 required and Heath Department oertjfcafcn is a plus. Responsfcibes include preparing and storing food, placing lood aders, and irwertory. Vaid (ivers fcense and transportation requred FAX RESUME TO 540-347-2696 OR STOP BY 123 MAIN STREET, WARRENTON BETWEEN 9-2 MECHANIC Sm. engine mechanic or exp'd helper needed for busy landscape co. Must have own tools, FT or PT. Good pay &'benefits. Call Paul @703-7775596 ext 109 OFFICE ; j ASSISTANT | Needed tor rapidly expanding granite counter top co. Sales or telemarketing exp a plus. Please call Granite Transformations 571-323-2497 or fax resume to: 571-323-2499 for consideration PLUMBERS & HELPERS Exp, we offer paid holidays/ vacation, health/ dental. Work in Culpeper/Fauquier areas. Must have good DMV record. New construction. Fax resume 540-364-7412 or call 540-364-7312 Vbur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Full time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, and company sponsored pension plan. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds. Agricultural background helpful. People who bring At Prince William Health System, located in Manassas, VA, just minutes from Washington, DC, we bring caring to life with compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to quality in a community setting that’s warm and family-friendly. We currently have the following opportunities available in our Engineering Dept: •ELECTRICIAN iHVAC MECHANIC •MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, generous tuition reimbursement, and a supportive management team. Please visit our website at www.pwhs.org to apply online. ▼ T ▼ EOE M/F/D/V A Prince W Will I, WILLIAM Health Svstem 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: psyminat on@timespaDers.com or fax to 540-347-5193 i i Sperryville HVAC Co seeks HELPER w/ Ductwork exp. Hlth Ins provided. Must have clean dr rec & transportation to Sperryville. Pay based on experience. Call 540-9879668 or send resume to PO Box 103, Sperryville, VA 22740 or ]anmckinney@ peoplepc.com FREELANCE AD SALES Regional Antiques publication. 15-25%. 703-777-7532 FREELANCE WRITER Regional Antiques publication. 15c /word. 703-777-7532 person. Fluent in English, computer skills, preferably with construction or technical background. GOOD PAY FOR THE RIGHT PERSON 540 882-4600 £ 590 Jobs Wanted CLASS A DRIVER 22+ OTR & local. Looking lot weekend PT job. Bruce 703-298-6166 We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 Automotive [ AAK AialMiMiiillA* Ivwv Miwnonwi ACURA 3.5 RL- 99: 82K miles, white, fully loaded, excellent condition, garage kept. $12,000. 540-338-2536 00, BMW Exct cond. Loaded. Tan leather interior, Blue/Gray exterior. All maintenance done on schedule. 101k miles. $17,500. 703-779-7765 BMW 3251, '90 4dr, reltable engine & trans, great car w/ current inspct, $1500 neg. 540349-2479. BUICK REGAL '96 Custom 4dr. loaded good tires & AC new inspect. & emissions $4200 obo 703-400-5180 1994 BUICK REGAL GRANDE SPORT 4 brand new tires, All New Brakes, GREAT BODY GREAT RUNNING CONDITION Asking $2800 703-669-1095 '91 BUICK ROADMASTER: 135k mi. Great cond. Loaded, leather, moonroof, 3rd seat, $3199. 540-338-1648. '86 Cadillac Clmmaron: 92K mi, good cond. Needs some work. $750. 703-282-7558. CHEVY, '95 Suburban, 160K mi. New A/C, tires & radiator. $5500. 540338-6793, '03 CHEVY TAHOE LTD Loaded. Red. 3rd row seat. Lthr. Great cond. 36K mis. $26,000. Call 703-404-1012 1989 CHRYSLER NEW Yorker. Low mileage. 74,000 miles $500. 540-882-3006. CHRYS SEABRING '96, JXI, red, convertible, 83K mis, AT, 6 disc CD, excel cond. $5000. 540937-2211 CORVETTES WANTED Any year, any condition cash buyer. 800-3696148. 2000 DAEWOO LANOS SX: Sun rf, cass, pw. pd, gd tires, body in excel cond. Needs work. $800/obo 703-319-6952 DODGE DYNASTY, 91. 4dr, nice inter, air bag, runs well, $75Q/obo. 540-349-0602 • ' JP V_ CONSTRUCTION If you are a customer service oriented multitasker who has residential construction knowledge and outstanding references from previous jobs, we want to hear from you! Craig Sundecks & Porches, No. VA’s most successful Screen Porch & Surrdeck builder is seeking a Customer Service Technician. Must have the ability to complete punch-list repairs & warranty items. This position offers year-round stability, top pay, excellent benefits and the use of our company van & tools. Call today & see why our team o1 employees are some of the best professionals In the Industry 888-364-2244 H Time Employment MECHANIC Class A contractor located in southern Fauquier Co. seeking mechanic with light to heavy truck experience in gas and diesel equipment. Fabrication welding experience a plus. Must be able to obtain State inspection certification within 6 months. Excellent pay and benefits. Fax resume to: 540-439-6338 or call: 540-439-8513 EOE DRIVER BE HOME EVERY NIGHT You will operate tractor/ trailer roll-off combinations in the Richmond Charlestown, Baltimore comdor. As part of this function you will drop, hook, spot, or interchange equipment. You will also inspect truck equipment and supplies, and may perform erne rgency road side repairs. To qualify you must be at least 21 years of age. possess a valid Class A CDL. have 3 years experience driving, operating similar equipment. Great schedule; excellent pay; year round work; friendly & respectful work environment. Call Mark Sorensi, Director of Operations at 703-599-8709 LANDSCAPE FOREMEN/TRAINEES Meadows Farms in Chantilly. VA. one of die largest residential landscape companies in the US since 19G2, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees in □ Plant installation and Rock Walls No maintenance, mowing, or snow removal □ Ornamental pond and waterfall irrst. Ilation and maintenance □ Masons find Paving Installation Masonry and diy laid paver, flagstone, and granite walks, patios, driveways and retaining walls □ Deck, arbor, gazebo carpenters 1-xpe lie need Foremen earn $30.(XX) $60,000e Year around work and outstanding iH'iiefit package. Potential for advancement Jn management or design/sales □ Trainees earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required, must work hard and learn quickly. All positions require Drivers I icense with good record, hut not ('l)l Benefits include year round work, production and quality lx> nuses. paid vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement, and 101K Drug Free Workplace I OF Call 703 327 5050 extension 200 to set up interview ( 'N 605 Automobiles V_ J 2000 Dodge Stratus SE. 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'01 GMC Yukon XL Blue w/lthr intr. 41K mis. AM/FM, CD/DVD. Excl cond. Wmty. $20,500. Kevin 703-421-2882 or 703-981-9804 '96 HONDA ACCORD LX 4dr, auto. CD, black w/ grey int, all pwr, 140k, orig own. Honda serv'd, $3500, 703-449-0936 HONDA CIVIC '97, 5 sp, 128K mis, $4000 540270-2995 HONDA'S FROM $500. Police Impounds! For listings 800-749-8167 ext. 2416. / -\ 605 Automobiles V_/ ’93 INFINITI J30: Hunter green. 150K mis Good cond Loaded w/auto start, hwy mis. $2900/ OBO. 703-777-7911 LEXUS, 1996. ES300 V6. 101K. Gold/Ivory Lthr. keyless entry, sunrt, CD chgr Exc cond $8,200/ obo. 703-932-5259 LEXUS SC400 '94 75K orig mis, sun rt. “Naka" stereo, gold. lthr. mint condition, must see. S10.900. 540-349-4437 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. 96. 1 owner, excel cond, $3800. 540-3471966 MAZDA Ml ATA 1995 Convertible, White/BL top, 5SPD. pwr wd 72K rtiiles excellent condition $6K 703-222-2683 . ’94 mazda 626: PB, PS. sun roof. 5 spd, 145k. 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A/C, 2dr sport, spoiler, auto. pwr. tinted windows. $1800/obc 540-347-0717 02 TOYOTA CAMRY/ SOLARA SLE. 30k Mi. loaded,sunroof, new tires,excl cond $15,500 neog 571-276-9116 '92 TOYOTA CAMRY V-6 XLE: 215Kmi Mechanically sound. Best offer 703-771-4038 99 TOYOTA RAV4 Perfect cond. fiJC. pwr wndws & dr lock, CD cruise control. $5500/ BO Call 703-808-0988 Toyota Sienna LE, 1999. Runs great Power windows. pwr locks. A/C. -190K mis Excl cond. $6200 540-955-0503 VOLVO V70, 01. 53K mis, silver, leather, cd. $16,000 571-238-2539 VW Passat GLX 01 72K, power opts & sunroof, ABS. V6. CD & tape, Ithr intr. Excl mech cond. Int & ext $10,900. Call 703-729-2099 VW PASSAT GLX, '96. 5sp. new tires, 6cd chgr, Navy blue, sun roof, 53K+ mis, $6,800. 540-347-1656 ( 610 Jeeps V__ 92 CHEVY CORVETTE: Metalic blue. V-8. auto, blk Ithr, AC, pwr pkg, targa top, Z rated tires. $8200 703-608-5920 WRANGLER Sport, 01, 4.0, 6cyl, auto, ac, baded, top(s). 66K mis, great cond, $12,500 /obo 540-428-2845 * r ... 625 Boats & Accessories 1986. 21’ Galaxy Admiral, cabin, low hours w/ galvanized trailer, Bealeton. $4800/obo. 202262-3523. 1964 HATTER AS 34FT $8500 OBO 360 Engine, Needs refurb www.quality homeservb es.us 703-981-9763 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CAMPBELLS 88 Celica Cow.5sp,AC lo mi $3995 92 Toyota Corolla AJC.$2595 93 Honda ACC. 5sp,AC. 91 BMW Cow. A^C.... 00 Toyota Camry A,AC.. 96 Dodge Caravan AjQC 94 Jeep Wrangler 5sp,AC ... $4995 95 Dodge Caravan MC .... $2495 96 Honda ACC. MC.$4995 94 Honda ACC. MC.$5495 87 Honda Prelude AJVC.$1995 97 GMC P.U. 4x4 AJVC..$6595 P 777.4949 Sales l J 777.7979 Rentals F| F-7*£i£.>£.. iM#J »t r * e I ij i STARTING AT $31,320* ' Think Feei' Drsve ‘ 11 hI jLkvTr.tifo r* IL^i *1 f* j/ jfy Jj ., , ...., -. -■ - jMyyy[ rqiFriTii Hi £711*1 Mil ijjl itl If 1 if 1 »1 \kfi \ \ } Tu? f8* 1 0k' Sy§g|$|P'|§| The all-new B9 TRIBECA" Gas mileage leader among mid-sized SUV’s "AN New And In Stock 2005 Unite View Our Entire Inventory At www.manassassubaru.com ©MANASSAS SUBARU 9018 Liberia Avenue • Manassas, Va 703-361-5121 • 800-966-3634 'MSRP based on ?0u6 B9 Tribeca (6HA/6HB, MSRP does not include tax. title, and registration fees. Dealer sets actual price Prices subiect to change without notice Offer expires 9/30/05 625 BoatiA ACCMMfteS '93 PROCRAFT, Profish 1750, fiberglass. 115 Mercury outboard w / electronics. $6500. 540937-4371 630 Campera/RVsj 1998 Gulfstream Cummins Diesel-40K miles, excel, cond. Must sell! Reduced price $70,000 obo. 703-421-0923 '95 LAYTON, 27. w / awning,slps8, rear bunk /bath, loaded, QBR, very clean, excel cond. $8600.540-788-9088 ' MOTORHOME: 2T Class C. '93. 71k mi. Ford E350 7.5L. Sips 5. Full bath, refrig, gen. AC. awn’g. Very good cond. $14,500. 703-327-4859 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR motorhome 37.5' '98, 28,300mi, loaded. 1 owner, NS, no pets $49,900 304-839-6494 2000 Stare raft 23 FT hybrid w/slideout. HT/AC. frid/freezer, micro, BA/ shower. Loaded $8,500 call 540-364-3709 s . --v 640 Motorcycles V > BMW K75 ’93. red, 750 cc, windshield, hardbags, 26K mis. Excel cond. Well cared for. $4250. 540-937-7568 BMW, R1150 GS, 2001 6,500 mis, like new, wonderful bike. $8995 540-364-1652 1988 BMW R100 RT Motorcycle. $3000/ OBO. Garage kept. Excellent cond, extras included. 540-338-3634 2001 Harley Davidson - Electra-glide 28k mi. Excellent condition Black. $15,000/ Firm. 703-729-3595 HARLEY Davidson, 2003 Road King. FLHRI, 100Anniv. 14K, garaged, tour pack & more $18,500. 703-502-0007. HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster, 883. 1996 2500 mis, detach windshield, many extras, $4500. 571-338-5668 HONDA NIGHTHAWK, '99, 750, $2700. 7K mis, black, windshield. Call 540-788-4773 to make an appointment HONDA SHADOW 1100 99 Grgd kept, windshield. Cobra pipes, silver/black, lots chrome & extras $5200 703-338-5400 HONDA SHADOW 750 '05, Saddle bags, wind shield, engine guard less than 1500 nils $6795 540-439-1592 03 HONDA SHADOW VLX 600 1300 mis New last summer $5000 or best offer. Caii 703-727-7479 '03 HONDA XR80 Excl cond, low hours, garage kept. Rider needs bigger bike. $1,300 703-777-8997 KAWASAKI 82KZ50Good bike and runs good at a great price! $1195. 703-938-4108 '03 Suzuki SV 650: Very tow miles. Like new $3900 703-777-6903 YAMAHA VIRAGO: 250cc/01', 7k miles Good condition. Great starter bike. $2000. 703-690-3665 /■-rr-■v 645 O.'Mtoad/ A TV 2005 YAMAHA Raptor 660, low hours, blue, matching helmet included, $5,500 OBO 703-777-4812 r 665 Sport Utility WMit CHEVY BLAZER S 10 '93. 4 wd. 4 dr Black int/ext. V6 Vorlex rebuilt eng., pwr steer:wind . ABS brakes, AC. am/fm cass. Tow pkg & lugg rack. Good cond. $1500 Susan or Chip @571-233-7135 CHEVYSUBURBAN 2500 '99. 4x4, 454 tow pkg. 3 seats, CD trailer brake 42K mis Clean $14K OBO 540-349-9542 DODGEDURANGO 00 SLT. silver, 4.7L. Magnum V8, 4x4, 3rd row seat, mint cond, must see! All bells & whistles. 120K hwy mis. S9500. 703-754-8653 , 2 FORD BRONCO lls: 1987, (interior 8 exterior in great shape, needs engine, transmission) & 1988 (had engine fire, is parts car only); plus new rebuilt V-6 engine w/German heads (never installed, have original papers); plus replacement used transmission, not installed $950 takes all: (540) 788-4626 FORD EXPLORER, 97. White, leather interior. $7000 100K+ mis, AC excel body cond, 571259-3710 FORD EXPLORER '98 XLT. 4WD. 4DR. AC PW, PL, tilt, cruise. AMFM'CD roof rack, tow pkg. new brakes, very clean, maintained 106800 mis, $6650 540-675-3412

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Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker They’ll be jumping all fall on Virginia’s steeplechase circuit. Shown here is hurdle racing at Great Meadow, but the season moves from Leesburg south to Lovingston, with seven stops on the way. Watch Thoroughbreds fly rickin the ponies just became a little bit easier with our special, annual guide to the ’Chase By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer The only sport where a five foot man can stand 10 feet tall, horse racing dons a mantle of mystery: The flat track with its cigar-smoke-filled betting parlors and blinking pari-mutuel board differs, admittedly, from the steeplechase sport with horses that fly (literally) at rural, grassy venues. But both feature the same game: fast horses and highstakes competition. They can be a little disconcerting to the firsttimer. This isn’t a pro baseball game — liveried ushers showing you to your seat where you settle in and watch the action. In horse racing, the fans are the action. Clutch your program close: it might as well be the rosetta stone. Within its hastily printed pages is enough information about the horses to make a good guess (by statistical data, by name, by connections) about your bets, whether at a friendly tailgate party pool or at the oldfashioned bookmakers’ board set up paddockside. Bet if you must — a little side wager spices up the dav — but the best way to love the game is to try to understand. Start with the horse. The savvy spectator easily falls under the spell. Head for the paddock, the enclosure where the horses are saddled before each race. Peer in. See INTRO, Page 4 Armfield, Miller, and Ripley, Inc. Real Estate Exclusive Member of Estates Club Exclusive Affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty 204 East Washington Street Middleburg, VA 22117 540-687-6395 WEZ, "Willowstone" 20 acres in Delaplane, Va. Restored and enlarged log cabin, small bam and 5 fenced paddocks, guest house, total privacy, surrounded by large farms, and lovely views. FQ5321470 $1,299,000 View a full brochure at out Website at rickandanitaxom contact Rick Lowe 703-509-3962 or Anita Sisney 703-973-1987 m Armfield Miller and Ripley, Inc U* 540-687-6395 S Table of Contents 4 Span the Web: clip and save this handy list 5 The five senses of the horse. Or is it six? 9 Virginia, national racing calendars 10 Meet venues unique on Virginia circuit 10 National Steeplechase standings 11 Virginia Steeplechase standings 12 Map the action for the fall schedule 18 Prime Tune looks ahead to Breeders’ Cup 19 ‘Sporting Art of Franklin Voss’ book review 21 By the numbers: jockey earnings 22 Grab a Kleenex before reading this poem 23 History of the ’chase long, strong On the cover: Frozen in time is a moment that reveals what is real about steeplechasing, the horse-human bond that marks the game as a sport, as well as big business. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker (Times |1 Community Newspapers i| Northern Virginia 2005 Fall Steeplechase Betsy Parker, Editor Michelle Burdette, Page Layout Pam Symington; Advertising Manager %, For Display Advertising Kathy Mills Godfrey ^' ^ or Marie Rossi ^ Phone: 540-347-4222 Fax: 540-347-5193 Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-4222 if Fax: 54CKM9-8676 . 1 E-mail: * bparker@timespapers.com Press releases must be received by the Wednesday prior to the desired pubiicatidrf date, and will be used on a space available basis. 18 weekly newspapersservtng Northern Virginia Fauquier.com Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Inc. 7404 John Marshall Hwy Marshall, VA 540-364-1566 or Toll Free 877-416-5653 UPCOMING SALES REGULAR CATTLE SALES every Tuesday at 2:00 PM GRADED FEEDER CATTLE SALES: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 7:30 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 7:30 PM HORSE SALE Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 11:00AM BRED COW SALE Tuesday September 20, 2005 offered at 3:00 PM 4th ANNUAL FARM EQUIPMENT SALE October 1,2005 starting at 10:00 AM For more information call Dale Welch 540-270-1019 Lindsay Eastham 540-272-7048

Intro From Page 3 Huddled knots of owners and trainers confer nervously as the horses stalk long-leggedly like a counter-clockwise merry-goround. Listen to the flavorful talk of speed and danger. Taste the exitement. Soon a cluster of silk-clad jockey boys bounces into the paddock. Like Lilliputian sprites they float on horseback and spirit away. Smell the horse sweat and leather. Feel your pulse increase as the flag drops and the race starts. Use your senses. This special edition of the annual Fall Steeplechase guide carries the reader on an exploration. Climb aboard and discover a new dimension of understanding of the five, or six — depending on how you look at it, senses of the horse. Sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing work to make a horse what he is. Because a horse is flighty and easily startled, does that make him a “better^ racehorse or a faster runner? Does diet really matter to performance? Do horses really “see” ghosts? Where do horses fall on an intelligence scale? Can a horse read his rider’s mind? Uncover answers to those questions, and more, inside. As limes Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker See how they run: At last year’s International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow, the iumbo-tron video screens kept spectators with the action as horses circled the spacious grass oval. usual, you’ll find an assortment of helpful information to guide you through the fall steeplechase season, including a map and calendar, current leaderboard and an all-new, in-depth look at the historic venues featured on this season’s circuit. IL3liiii^»<lwi'iw» #«. Jl* JL AMISNVII IF. YIMilNIA 2010* $ -■ ';”||ip: ScmctaR ihe Northern Virginia .Vet iP^SiBi) B-AURORA CUts A Electrical Contractor licensed in Virginia and Maryland For regular coverage of the steeplechase season, read the Fauquier Tbnes-Democrat weekly or log onto www.fauquier.com. Span the Web Bookmark these useful steeplechasing links: • Fauquier TimesDemocrat (local, regional, national, international horse news important to Virginia’s horse community): www.fauquier.com • The Chronicle of the Horse (weekly magazine chronicling results): www.chronofhorse.com • Equibase (major track entries, results): www.equibase.com • Maryland steeplechasing: www.marylandsteeplechasing.org • Steeplechase Times (industry magazine): www. steeplechasetimes.com • Virginia Steeplechase Association: www.vasteeplechase.com • National Steeplechase Association: www.nationalsteeplechase.com y:. . Open 9:30 •First Races f 2:30 pan.

Making sense of horses ... From vision and hearing to a special sixth sense, athletic talent tied to physical attributes of performance animals By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer Snorting rhythmically, the bay gelding inhales the icy autumn air as he gallops. Fresh cut grass, piles of drying fall leaves, a smoking barbecue in the infield: so many smells. But what fills his nose most of all is the scent of a gray horse racing beside him; he must have had a liniment bath this morning, so strong is the minty perfume. Lifting his head, the gelding peers into the middle distance: Looming ahead is another of the dark green hedges. He judges his stride, lowers his head for a final glance as the obstacle nears, and lifts into the air with measured grace. Upon landing, the horse feels — and senses — his rider’s renewed urgency. He feels the rider’s hands lower alongside his neck, the boy’s calves and thighs pulsing in rhythm with his stride. As the pair draws near the finish line, the bay hears — and senses — the gray looming close. As his rival’s head draws even with the bay’s flank, the bay hears the nearing footfalls. But, with a final burst of energy, he edges clear again, feeling his rider relax and stand tall in the stirrups as the pair crosses the finish line in front. Later, in the winner’s circle, the bay’s groom sneaks him a treat. The carrot’s taste? Like sweet victory. Key to understanding the natural behavior patterns of horses and how they sense the world is recognizing the differences — and similarities — in their senses, compared to ours. The horse is a strong and powerful animal, capable of great speed and quick reactions. That instinctive ability to flee from danger guaranteed survival in the wild as the horse evolved from forest dwelling dwarf to full-sized performance and sport animal. As they have for millions of years, horses monitor their surroundings through senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. As prey animals, their very survival depended on heightened senses, but by understanding the way a horse sees and hears the world, working with its nature rather than against it, a trainer See SENSES, Page 6 The horse’s vision could hardly be more different than human: They see nearly 360 degrees, eyes set to the sides of the head. Their vision enables them to ‘evade predators,’ but it requires empathetic horsemanship to get top performance. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker From canopy to roots, caring for your trees isn’t just something we do, it’s our passion. Our quality of service is unmatched and our breadth of services exhaustive. Choose the tree care company that . really cares. /thecareoftrees. www.thecareoftrees.com Duiies 703.661.1700 Marshall 540.687.6800 SotICare™ Tree removal Pruning Cabling & bracing Fertilization Deer repellants The One - Stop Shop For Compteu Home Decorating Service ■« tioor Coverings ' . C arjwts y I Vinyls Tik ■ uiiimaw. I- lardwvxij • : 1 ttaroies : Area Rug* . »| Remnants £ " i Orientals Shades . .irricel Blind* -■slip Covert . Re-Upholstery | ..!»* t 1 f f Drape* & >,4, Window* yV-S’: Treatments By Appointment Only - Call ’ S40-937-5500 Ikmr* Monifcf-frkfcf •»! Suunby ■^ut-Spro } Owner* & . Mm &. Lorraine Early -V-V..V Hie Largest In-stock Inventory On Carpets, Vinyl, Hardwood & Remnants Residential & Commercial One Location Only! Amissville! 540-937-5500- 1-800-870-9098 Serving Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties > Highway Route 211 West, Amissville Rt 645 Rt 6*3 Slop UgM Washington. VA I'arly \ arpei Amissville

I THINK, THEREFORE, 1 AN-IMAL • 13th-century Italian philosopher St Thomas Aquinas believed that all creatures and plants possess souls. • 17th-century French philosopher, mathematician and devout Catholic Rene Descartes believed humans to be set apart from the rest of creation. He viewed animals as unthinking machines, lacking conscious perception, but with God-given instinct. • 17th-century English philosopher and scientist John Locke held the opinion that animals have perception, memory and reason but not the ability for abstract thought. • George Romanes, a disciple of Darwin, wrote “Animal Intelligence” in 1882, the first attempt at scientific analysis of animal intelligence. He defined intelligence as “the capacity to adjust behavior in accordance with changing conditions.” • 20th-century Russian biologist Pavlov was the first scientist to make a scientific study of learning. He performed experiments in which dogs learned to associate the sound of a bell with food. Pavlov termed this response as “conditioned reflex.” His study would have also worked with horses: picture a horse reaction when he hears the feed cart or a peppermint wrapper crinkle. • 20th-century American psychologist Edward Tolman noted that the behavior of most animals suggests sophisticated navigation. He argued that all animals have a “cognitive map” and some sense of direction. Using horses, he could have proved that fact indisputably: imagine a horse finding his way “home” when the rider becomes directionally disoriented. • Harvard biologist Donald Griffin is one of the leading scientists to advocate animal consciousness in his book, “Animal Thinking." Top Dog Resort Premier Small Dog Boarding A Loving Home Away From Home For Dogs Under 25 Pounds No Kennelf... No Cajef... Komfinj if ace Galore... » Ww^ Enjoy Peace of Mind while your Top Dog has a GREAT Northern Virginia Horse Country Vacation... Convenient to Dulles International! 540.788.4837 Hosts: Don & Linda Lecher petloverscompanion@comcast.net Invest In The Future The International Hunter Futurity A show program for yearlings, two year olds, three year olds & four year olds. The International Hunter Futurity has awarded over $2.650.000 Breed to an International Hunter Futurity • ; nominated stallion. For a complete list of over 100 nominated stallions or for further information: The International Hunter Futurity P.O. Box 13244 • Lexington, KY 40583 * 859-879-3600 • Fax: 859-879-3608 INTHFl@alltel.net • Web Site: www.INTHF.org Kathy Gilbertson, Executive Director Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Like radars, a horse’s ears capture sound, show emotion and give him a sense of his surroundings. Senses From Page 5 or rider can gain a voluntary partner rather than unwilling begat of burden. Sight Horses see much differently than humans. Depending on the source, they see extremely well or extremely poorly. In the wild, horses are animals of prey. Their eyes are set far apart on the sides of their head where they can monitor surroundings for signs of danger. This monocular vision, or the ability to see separate objects with each eye, makes them Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The horse’s sense of taste allows him to graze selectively and get most of his nutrition from forage. keenly aware of movement. “The horse has very acute vision,” said Dr. Harold McKenzie, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg. “The needs of a horse, or any prey animal, are very different than the predator. Horses are not See SENSES, Page 7

Senses From Page 6 geared so much to focus on a specific object, but more on movement on the periphery” of their vision. McKenzie described a horse who was . terrified of a flapping flag on the horizon, even though the horse had been ridden past the flagpole countless times. The movement was key. “That’s why some people really think their horses can see ‘ghosts,’ “ McKenzie added. “We can’t tell what the horse is sensitive to. But they can perceive even tiny movements in their field of vision.” McKenzie noted that a horse’s eyes do not focus like the human eye: to see in the distance, the horse raises his head, lowering it to see closer up. That is why, he explained, a horse raises his head when looking at a jump in the distance but lowers it as his stride carries him closer. “But horses also use their senses in conjunction with one another,” McKenzie said. “I once rode this one-eyed polo pony. I swear she could ‘see,’ even on her blind side. Horses use their peripheral vision a lot, plus, this mare was using her hearing to ‘see’ another horse coming.” Hearing The horse has an acute sense of hearing, as McKenzie pointed out. The ears also indicate feelings and behavior. They can rotate 180 degrees and will generally Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The horse’s sense of feel is so wellrefined that he can feel a tiny gnat landing on his skin. point in the direction their attention is focused. Ears that are “laid back,” flattened backward, may be a warning that the horse is getting ready to kick or bite, or that the performance horse is digging in for maximum effort. “The horse’s ears can twirl like a radar,” McKenzie said. “They can listen to two things at once, if one ear is forward and the other is back.” Thus, he said, the racehorse is capable of listening to cues and clucks from his rider as well as hearing the looming steps of a rival hot on his heels. “The cupped shape of the ear literally collects data from the environment,” McKenzie said. Taste and smell The sense of smell is highly developed in the horse and serves primarily as a tool of recognition and to satisfy curiosity. Their sense of smell and taste make it possible for horses to survive on rough forage conditions, not ingesting poisonous plants but rather selecting for nutritious grasses. “We’ve done some research on taste at the MARE center,” said Dr. Burt Stanier, a Virginia Tech professor based at Middleburg’s Agriculture and Research Center. “If I put out a tub of high-fat, high-fiber feed, and a tub of plain old sweet feed, dripping with molasses, most horses select for the sweet taste. But having a horse gulp down their feed is not the healthiest.” Research shows that the high-fat, high-fiber diet maximizes performance, Stanier said. “The high-fiber feeds take a little longer for the horse to eat, but that is a good thing, since they won’t wolf it down and possibly choke.” Dr. Martin Adams, equine nutrition Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The horse's sense of smell allows him to differentiate between an oat kernel and a nugget of medicine. ist for the Richmond-based Southern States, said the latest performance horse studies prove the high-fat diet creates a more efficient oxygen transfer in the high-performance horse. See SENSES, Page 8 0 BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS SCIENTIFIC TKEE CAKE SINCE 1907 wzvw.bartlett.com Local Office: Marshall, Virginia (540) 364-2401 Free property inspections by I.S.A. Certified Arborists Limitless Performance ' ■’ High-performance digital SLR with 8.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and DIGtC II Image Processor. ■ Smallest and lightest EOS Digital SLR to date. ,ds of 2005/ ° t ■ Fast 3 trames-per-second shooting with 14 frame burst and 0.2 second startup time ■ High-speed. Wide-area 7-pomt AF with superimposed focusing pomts. ■ USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for quick downloads ■ Includes Canon U S A., Inc 1-year Limited Warranty/ ( Registration Card. < Wananty avattab* for mepncfion at authorised Canon dealers . 4 McCLANAHAN CAMERA www.mccamera.com 306 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA • 540-347-2533 DRIVE THRU WINDOW At the intersection of Rt. 17 N & Rt. 29 Bus. Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Senses From Page 7 “In aerobic exercise, like an endurance horse at a fast trot,” or a fit steeplechase horse at a comfortable hand gallop, “the horse can use sugars and fats for energy” Adams explained. “But in anaerobic activity, such as the fast dash of a sprinter, or a cow pony racing to cut olf a calf, the horse can only bum sugars.” With higher fat content in the diet, Adams said, the horse’s red blood cells release oxygen by burning fat when in aerobic exercise, leaving the sugars in reserve for the anaerobic bursts of speed. This efficiency makes the horse more capable of more prolonged sprints and adds endurance. Steeplechasers work both aerobicaHy and anaerobically, depending on speed and intensity. Adams said that fat products used in his feeds have proven “very tasty to horses,” using flax seed, rice bran, soy oil and canola oil to make feeds palatable while maximizing performance. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Though the raw intelligence of horses is indisputable, some horses exhibit a certain sixth sense and can ‘see ghosts.’ As for the sense of smell, Adams and Stanier agree. They both believe that, for instance, when horses sift out medicines from their feed ration, that is due not to sense of smell but rather a heightened sense of touch, especially in the sensitive muzzle. “I have a horse that will eat the 20 pounds of feed I give her but leave the one uncrushed speck of Bute I’ve mixed in,” Adams said. “I think she Teels’ it, rather than smells it. But she leaves it in the bottom of the tub, not even a single oat left.” Touch Horses are sensitive to pressure and variations, especially around the muzzle and belly regions. Thus a horse that noses his way into the feed room door can be easily thwarted with a smack to the nose. As well, a horse can feel invisible calf pressure from a dressage rider asking for collection in the arena, or the subtle tightening of the thighs of a jockey pressing a horse forward to a long jumping distance. Horses explore objects on the ground by touching them with a hoof, and they frequently touch objects with their nose when smelling them. By joining two of the most refined senses, the horse literally draws a tactile map of the world around him. A sixth sense? From the earliest times, the horse has been the hunted rather than the hunter. The horse survived by developing sight, reflex for flight, memory, ability to feel ground vibrations, hearing, smell, and skin sensitivity. Researchers agree, said the medical center’s McKenzie, that the horse’s acute awareness can give the impression of an innate “sixth sense.” How else, you might argue, can the horse tell that the rider wanted to turn right on that trail, or to move up to a canter, though there was no direct aid? “Even if the rider just thinks Turn here,’ the horse has such a profound sense of feel, he can make out just a twitch of the rider’s legs or the turn of her head,” McKenzie said. “It does give the impression that the horse is reading your mind, but I think it’s more the horse’s senses working together with you, the rider. “The more tuned the rider to the horse’s senses, the higher possible level of performance.” Terms to know • Steeplechase: A race for Thoroughbred horses over jumps. Everyone knows flat racing, and the concept is the same here, except the race includes fences to jump. There are 250 sanctioned steeplechase races in the U.S.— at one-day race meets throughout the East in spring and fall, and at summer stops at some of the country’s finest racetracks. Races at the tracks are two to two and a half miles long, on the turf, and include 11 to 12 jumps. • Steeplechase horse: All steeplechasers are Thoroughbreds and most raced on the flat before being converted to See TERMS, Page 9 Choose a Stunning and Secure Morton Equestrian Facility... -•i~ *„ W •*- 'y'^/ *** ‘* *" v - ^ v‘* ' - 1 - .' - .„ . v; . *'sv-->v . *. , • x*-?*. - -r*'- 'r -,- '■ /,, ..• -vv <% <-*» 4* ma *JL-wm _’Jr -*J%. -« __ lit_!-5* •j^r %* v * - fe -www.mortonbuildings.com '***T .* * ;, Ask to see one of Morton's local barns or arenas. MORTON BUILDINGS

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Meets From Page 10 step into the spooky stream valley set created for the wild pig killings in the blockbuster film “Hannibal.” Horse racing has always been its own best booster: outdoor action coupled with earnings potential (for betting public and horse owners alike.) Not to pick on the big sister of flat racing, but steeplechasing has its own rhythm, one that retains the back-beat — green plastic hurdles, glossy fast horses, brave wiry jockey boys — but also one that changes the melody here and there. Amateur photographers can get within inches of the players, both railside and paddockside, while ticket holders can feel smug that their entrance fees go to a variety of charitable causes that jump meets support. Not a scrap of concrete flecks the grassy ovals and generally, mom-and-pop shops dot the courses, serving thick burgers and home-baked goodies. Horsemen mingle with the crowd, ana mvariauiy uicic an indulgent outrider who allows spectators limitless nose-stroking and carrot-feeding of his tolerant lead pony in between races. The Virginia fall season offers more than the flat track, featuring a bit of history, a lot of scenery, a surplus of competition and a warm heart. Follow our guide to the ins and outs of the fall 2005 circuit. • Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Point Races, Sperryville. Saturday, Sept. 15. 12:30 p.m. post time for the first of at least eight races. The sole point-to-point meet (think minor leagues, or warmup) on the fall calendar, the Rappahannock County course is certain to be brimming with action as horses and riders prep for the rich autumn racing calendar. Thornton Hill Farm is near the quaint village of Sperryville, nestled against the start of the Blue Ridge. In addition to hurdle, timber and flat racing, THH hosts a hound race in which foxhounds follow a scent trail laid by a drag. Parking options at the meet muuuc gcuci ai au.uxioo.ivs.1.1, imh side tailgate, homestretch picnic spaces and a tent village. Details are at (540) 937-8274. • Foxfield Fall Races, Charlottesville. Sunday, Sept. 25. Post time 1:30 p.m. for the first of six races. OK, think University of Virginia alumni luncheon meets frat bash following a Cavalier gridiron romp, and you’ve got the picture at the Barracks Road course. Foxfield hosts a spring meet which resembles a bar brawl or pub crawl, but the fall meet is more muted and far more focused on horse racing than wet T-shirts. The card is varied — hurdles, timber and three flat races — and the hilly, left-handed course is testing with its quarter-mile uphill pull to the final two fences. Admission options vary, too, with infield general admission (mind the Fnsbees) and outer rail picnic spaces (beside a healthy row of tent vendors). Details are at (434) 295-9501 or online at www.foxfieldraces.com. See MEETS, Page 14 2005 Virginia Steeplechase Association I Through the spring season • Leading owner. 1. Kinross. Farm 32; 2. Jacqueline Ohrstrom 9; 3. Acorn Hill Farm 8. • Leading hurdle horse. 1. (tie) I’m Hit Sarge, o/Hound’s Cry Farm 5; Church Ghost, a/Margaret White 5: Trish Actor, o/Otto Stolz o ligh Watermark, o/Jac< ne Ohrstroqi 5. • Leading timber horse. 1. Miles Ahead, o/Kinross Farm 10; 2. Northern Thinking, o/Acom Hill Farm 8; 3. A. K. A. Market, o/Kinross Farm 4. • Leading trainer. 1. Neil Morris 32; 2. Doug Fout 28; 3. Donald Yovanovich 11. • Leading rider. 1. Christopher Read 26; 2. Robert Massey 17; 3. Xavier Aizpuru 14. • Leading horse on the flat. 1. (tie) Good Night Shirt, o/Harold Via Jr. 5; Westbound Road, o/Whitewood Farm 5; 3. Ewer All Wet, a/Mrs. Stephen Clark Jr. 3. A/arrenton native Chris Read leads the rider race. 90+ Shops Mulit Dealers... Antiques . Furniture . Glassware Collectibles Pet Supplies Gifts I “Year Round Christinas Shop 6 Rooms trill ot Christmas Splendor Traditional - Country Specialty Ornaments Linens - Gifts One Room Full of Byers’ Choice “THE CAROLERS” Sweet Memories i Candy Shop Nostalgic & Traditional Candies Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker The Foxfield flat course, too, runs so close to the spectators that race announcers always warn railbirds to watch out for flying horses during the one-mile turf dash. GROVE Historic home on 25 open acres offering mountain views just minutes from Warrenton. Improved with cottage, garage apartment and 7 stall barn. Fenced acreage includes pond that is ready for your horses. ““ $2,750,000 Emily Henry 540.341.3528 pin_„ IhhxmiSi LONG &

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Your mother always told you... Times Newspapers Staff Pbotos/Betsy Parker Jockey Jody Petty may be laughing, but his mount isn't quite sure about the upcoming events, shown here with a head toss. Photo by Douglas Lees When it’s right, it’s right: trainer Mairead Carr flashes a winsome smile after a victorious effort on the Virginia circuit. A chip off the old block, perhaps, is Joe Davies' young son ... Here, amateur jockey and sometime race commentator Davies gives an interview. Though she may have very well been correct, bet your mom didn’t consider all the funny faces of steeplechasing when she admonished a pout or a sneer. Here, see how it looks when it’s wrong, and when it’s right Betore his race at Glenwood Park, Noblest is already blowing a raspberry to his competition. Didn't work: the Kinross runner was unplaced. Former champion amateur Blythe Miller’s face is nearly bursting from her smile after a win from funny-faced Commanche Station at Oak Ridge last fall. Winning rider Zach Miller is less impressed. -"v Baa • wwsw szzmi i * Jockey Brooks Durkee Steadies Salmo in the fall Gold Cup as the Irv Naylor entry takes a big leap. Not a rough jump at all, yet Durkee’s ‘whoa’ looks a bit like a ‘uh-oh’ caught on film. ...YOUR FACE WOULD FREEZE LIKE THAT!

Glenwood Park just north of Middleburg is considered one of the nation’s best spectator courses, with sweeping views all around. Meets From Page 11 e ^ • Virginia Fall Races, Glenwood Park, Middleburg. Satur. day and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2. Post time 1:30 p.m. both days. The only two-day meet on the National Steeplechase Association calendar for years, a Virginia Fall is a full-on frenzy of jump racing set at the splendid viewing stadium that is Glenwood Park. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, from hillside boxes to homestretch tailgate spaces to general admission ticket-holders that thread in between rail spots on the final turn. Glenwood is just a mile north of the quaint village of V Middleburg, where most shops and vendors recently exited the Stone Age by starting to offer weekend hours. So racegoers can stop in town on the way to, or from, Glenwood and pick up cookies at the Upper Crust or an antique cockerel weather vane at the Shaggy Ram. Racing each day features hurdles, timber and flat, with the finals of the North American Field Hunter Championships set to lead off Sunday’s card at 12 p.m. Details are at (540) 687-5662 or online at www.vafallraces.com. • Morven Park Races, Leesburg. Saturday, Oct. 8. Post time 1:30 p.m. for the first of seven races. Step back in time at Morven Park. The first structure built on the land just north of the Loudoun County seat was a stone house in 1781. Nearly 100 years hence, Westmoreland Davis, 1877 Virginia Military Institute graduate and later Virginia governor, farmed the estate, growing crops, hogs and cattle in equal measure and hunting the rugged woodland still surrounding manicured grounds SMITH & SONS EQUIPMENT 540-347-1991 • It 2a One Milt South of Warrant™ 540-394-4200 • 0343 West Main Street • Marshall WWW.SSICORPVJI.COM low Rate Financing Available. Based upon credit approval. 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Other than that, anything goes, and competition is bound to be fierce for the top prize money over 2 1/4-miles of the irrigated, gently rolling, wide and fast Morven Park oval. Also carded are two other races over hurdles, two over timber and two flat races, including a qualifying heat for the rich Old Dominion Turf Championship. ' Viewing options include berm parking high above the course for a closeup, birds-eye look at the action, and railside picnic spaces on the outer or inner rail; tent spaces are also available. Details are at (703) 777-2414 or online at www.morvenpark.org. • International Gold Cup Races, Great Meadow, The Plains. Saturday, Oct. 15. Post time 1 p.m. for the first of eight races. Pony race at 10:30 a.m. to precede horse program; One of just a few courses in the nation built solely for the purpose of steeplechase racing, Great Meadow was a lovely debutante just in time for the 1984 inaugural meet. When the previous home to the prestigious and handsome International Gold Cup and its thusly named race became homeless after the Ligonier, Pa., course closed due to development, Great Meadow was ready to ride to the rescue. Great Meadow was created out of a former crayfish swamp as new host to the Virginia Gold Cup when that in-town Warrenton course was also lost to developers. With the new track already in the planning stages, officials were more than happy to grab the International cup by the handle and invite it south. Because the Virginia cup is run over timber, organizers swapped the International race from hurdles to timber, too, See MEETS, Page 15 Twins? Lookalikes? Jockeys Gregg Ryan, left, and Xavier Aizpuru are splendid in silk awaiting a steeplechase last fall. Though their silks appear identical, there are minor differences clear to the trained eye. Note that though both sets of silks are light blue with dark blue “cross-sash,” Aizpuru’s silks include two hoops on each sleeve. Tbo, their caps are different colors — Ryan wore a white cap cover to Aizpuru’s blue one to aid race announcer, and placing judge, identification. Mounted, as they were, on tall bay Thoroughbred geldings, the silks’ differences are difficult to discern at 30 miles per hour. When a single owner has two horses entered in a race, the riders naturally wear identical silks but, as in this photo, they doff different colored cap covers to help spectators tell the difference.

Meets From Page 14 adding as a result the bookend to the spring classic in the fall. The $35,000 timber stakes is backed up by a full program of hurdles and flat races, along with the unusually named, and routed, steeplethon, which takes entrants on a twisting course that crosses a wide variety of obstacles, including a picturesque water splash. Admission ranges from general parking passes, to north or south rail reserved parking, to member’s hill badges that allows spectators near the action paddockside and railside. Details are at (540) 347-2612 or online at www.vagoldcup.com. • Steeplechase at Oak Ridge, Lovingston. Sunday, Oct 23. Post time 12:30 p.m. for the first of seven races. Run last year as a point-topoint to “practice” for this fall's inaugural sanctioned meet, the Oak Ridge races in 2004 were an unqualified success, drawing rave reviews from horsemen about the mile-long turf oval and the good footing, as well as plaudits from spectators who flocked the course, many of whom had never seen a steeplechase in per son. The meet fills a wide gap in Virginia’s fall circuit — previously there were three weeks between the Gold Cup and the former season-closer at Montpelier — as well as filling a gap in the larger, national calendar by placing a second, less rich meet on the third weekend in October that traditionally hosts a championship card, including the $250,000 Breeders’ Cup ‘chase, in New Jersey. The Oak Ridge races, on the flat and over hurdles, with an emphasis on claiming races and conditions rather than open stakes like New Jersey, gives more horsemen a wider opportunity to earn prize money at the end of the lengthy season. Oak Ridge is a 200-year-old estate formerly owned by a number of businessmen prominent in Virginia history. John Harmer and Walter King acquired the initial land grant in the colonial period that was later seized during the American Revolution. William Cabell acquired the property and left the tract to his son-in-law Robert Rives, a successful tobacco planter and international merchant, who built the earliest part of the historic house circa 1802. See MEETS, Page 16 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The distinctive stewards’ stand at Great Meadow makes the course near The Plains one of the standout tracks on the circuit. Country Living At Its Best 3 B/R 2 Bath Rambler w/2 car Gar, Full Unfinished BS. 2 F.P., Central Vac, Enclosed 8 Seater Hot-Tub w/waterfall. Intercom, Alarm, and Wood Floors in the D/R and L/R all located on 7.7 Acres. Convenient to 1-95 and Shopping. Can be cleared and fenced for livestock. MLS#FQ5327688 Call Chris Henry, REALf OR, GRI R. Carl Faller, REALTOR 540-439-8986 m TILTON SERVICES, LLC Specializing in RIDING ARENA CONSTRUCTION Other services include SITE PREPARATION • GRADING • DRIVEWAYS LAND CLEARING • FOUNDATIONS • PONDS Peter O. Hitchen (540) 364-0461 Cel. (703) 727-1910 Licensed and Insured • Class A Contractor Committed to Quality See our website at: www.tiltonservices.com CASE III • PARI S • SALKS • SERVICE r Got a lot to. do? The Case IH DX Series FARMALL tractors are up to the challenge. I Easy to operate, OX Series FARMALL tractors offer the same rugged versatility that % revolutionized farming in the 1920s. Ranging in power from 18 to 55 hp (13.4 to 41 kW), these tractors can help you cross off your todo list faster than ever before. With OX financing for 36 months, reliable parts, and expert service, you owe it to your bottom line to talk to ' your Case IH dealer about the DX Senes FARMALL tractors. NEVER STOP DRIVING. ^See your Case IH Dealer for details. Financing is available for credit qualified customers through^ CNH Capital America U.C CCNH Capital*). A down payment pursuant to standard CNH Capital terms is required and some administrative fees may apply Standard CNH Capital terms and ^conditions apply CNH reserves the right to cancel any program without notice_ STOP IN TODAY FOR MORE NATION i J.A. Swan Jr. & Co. ' 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane • Culpeper (540)825-8371 Monday-Fnday 8anv5:30pm • Saturday 8 am-12 Noon Yisjtusatwww.jaswan.com JA Swan is now a Case IH dealer! CNH Capital aas 3* Mm u£ * "ft mmnm CM K11 «pnc mMru atonal CWC«a«iflm> JOtitomuC

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Like many steeplechase courses, the Montpelier estate offers - infield viewing, so the action is quite close to spectators. Here, Upperville native Blair Waterman wings along on Editor’s Son. Not All Tax-Advantage Investments Are Created Equal... leme witi few Call for information on the excellent investment possibilities with Eqyptian Arabian Horses... even if you don't have experience with horses or own a farm. Amethyst Acres I <VH INt; CENTER, E\C Next Farm Conference Saturday, December 3rd Call Mark Burke 540-254-1017 for an invitation or visit www.amethystacres.com Meets From Page 16 The program, all hurdles and flat, is capped by the $30,000,2 1/2-mile Noel Laing Stakes over brush, named in memory of Scott’s talented Virginiabred jockey. Laing steered Scott’s Trouble Maker to victory in the 1934 Maryland Hunt Cup. But, defending his title in the 1935 race, Trouble Maker had a fatal fall at the 17th fence. Laing was heartbroken and stayed at the fence until his mount was buried. When duPont Scott returned to Montpelier, she tore down all the timber fences at her course and ordered that no horse of hers would ever race over timber again. Hence, there is no timber racing at Montpelier even today. The Montpelier course is not fully visible from any parking space, but options vary from homestretch spots to general admission, which allows roving around the rolling oval. Details are at (540) 672-0027 or online at www.montpelierraces.com. For information on any Virginia Steeplechase Association meeting, log onto www. vasteeplechase.com. For details on the National Steeplechase ■— m " Times Newspapers Staff Photos/ Betsy Paker Montpelier has two ‘brush’ courses: national fences, here, and natural hedges. Association, log onto www. nationalsteeplecheise.com. Family Owned and Operated Since 1989 COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Siinrooms to Fit Your Style and Budget! Each sunroom is customized to fit your lifestyle and needs without putting a dent in your wallet...Call today and find out you can add more room to your home for as low as £OQO a month! O "s (contact us at 670 Cambridge St, Fredericksburg (Shomoctn located 217 mies north ot Falmouth bridge) isit us on the web at deamsionsglass.com et a FREE NoObtigation In-Home Consultation... 540/371-9963 or 1-800/379-9963 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE! NO DOWN PAYMENT! Lifetime guarantee We are yourJHome Improvement Headquarters... sunrooms ^decks • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • MIRRORS & GLASS • FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS

Gearing up for fall, championship style By Michael Rowand Special to the Times Newspapers The summer season is over. Now it gets serious. We leave the lighthearted atmosphere of Saratoga’s summer boutique meet for the business-like, workaday racing at Belmont Park. And all around the nation, championship contenders prepare for Breeders’ Cup bids. Lost in the Fog, the sensational sprinter fresh off his emphatic victory in the King’s Bishop stakes, is readying himself for a run in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, his first try against older horses. His victory in the PIEDMONT PORTABLE STRUCTURES The area’s LARGEST dealer of Horse Barns, Storage Sheds, Gazebos, Lawn Furniture, Play Sets, and More. Come and check out our inventory! 5282 Lee Highway New Baltimore, VA20187 540-349-8788 King’s Bishop was his first in a Grade I stakes, and it ran his career record to an undefeated 9-for-9. Trainer Greg Gilchrist has said that Lost in the Fog will most likely just train up to the Sprint, but there is an outside chance he could nm in the Vosburgh stakes against older horses at Belmont to prep him for the Cup. Flower Alley and Bellamy Road, first and second respectively in the Travers stakes, are both planning to prep for the Breeders’ Cup Classic in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Bellamy Road ran in the Travers off of a 112-day layoff. It’s my firm opinion that Flower Alley, although he won the Travers, doesn’t have much chance to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic. He’s not fast enough. However, Bellamy Road has proven he is fast enough to win the Classic, and will improve as he gets more and more fit after recovering from an injury he sustained in the Kentucky Derby in May that kept him off the track until lace August. Sweet Symphony, runaway undefeated winner of the Alabama Stakes, will also make a bid for the distaff championship. Ashado, defending champion in the Distaff, made a con fusing case for herself this summer at Saratoga. First, she had the biggest win of her career, winning the Go for Wand by an incredible nine and a half lengths. But later in the month she almost literally stopped in the Personal Ensign and finished 14 lengths back, confusing trainer Ibdd Pletcher and regular rider John Velasquez. She was not injured, they insist, but merely “did not fire.” Not to be forgotten in all the Breeders’ Cup hype is the BC steeplechase, run Oct. 22, as usual a week before the rest of the Breeders’ Cup races. Defending Eclipse award-winner and strong local connection Hirapour will probably prep on the flat at one of the fall meets here in Virginia. Also Virginia-owned and - trained, Sur La Tete had a strong spring season and could be back for another try in the 2 5/8ths-mile championship (he was third last year). Steeplechasing has been catching some flak recently from several writers at the Daily Racing Form. The sport has been criticized, unfairly in my opinion, by Mike Watchmaker, that because it is often run as the first race on the card at Saratoga it keeps him and others from playing the early Pick 4. Ready for Prime Time Michael Rowand Well, as TVG commentator Matt Carothers pointed out, the Pick 4 is a new bet, only two years old. So, Carothers asked, what did Mike Watchmaker and his ilk do before the Pick 4 was around? Or, if you must bet the early pick 4, take some time and learn how to handicap steeplechases, Carothers added. I add that the jumpers run true to form, too, and handicapping them is just like handicapping the flat races. Form and breeding usually tell. Until then, I say to the neigh-sayers in the Form, be quiet. It is sine to be an interesting fall which, like most, will answer all our questions about the horses. My final note is this: Fm not a big sprinting fan, but watch Lost in the Fog. This sensational sprinter is something else. There’s a good chance that two months from now, we’ll be debating whether he can stay ’mdefeated through the magic number of 16, the North American record. He’s a lot better than people like Mike Watchmaker, who criticize his perfect management by journeyman trainer Greg Gilchrist, make him out to be. We Service: Light and Heavy Trucks All Makes and Models of Cars 4 SUVs Horse Trailers We Offer: Fleet Maintenance Tire Mounting & Balancing AC Service & Towing VA State Inspections Engine Computer Diagnostics Fleet Service1 540-829-7908 New Parts Showroom V k Order ) Parts ”T. a N Ihrit Pom *S«fci \ FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1997 The Trusted Name in Commercial & Personal Vehicle Repairs 16306 Braggs Comer Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Service/Parts: 540-829-7908

‘Sporting Art’ book out Winants takes fresh look at lively brush of Franklin Voss Franklin B. Voss, one of the great sporting artists of the 20th century, practiced what he painted. A consummate sportsman, Voss was equally at home riding to hounds as he was behind the easel. His colorful oil paintings of the hunt field, champion racehorses, and prized hounds made him the artist of choice among America’s sporting elite during the first half of the 20th century Peter Winants, former editor and publisher of the Chronicle of the Horse, a weekly magazine based in Middleburg, provides the definitive biography of Voss and details the more than 50 original color reproductions, many seen here for the first time. Delving into the richly illustrated hard volume, the reader literally grows to know the Voss family. ^Petcr'Winants' “Frank was a contemporary and close friend of my parents,” recounted Winants. “At that point in my life, horses were allimportant, and I particularly looked up to seniors that were prominent in foxhunting and steeplechase racing, including members of the Voss family. “Frank traveled extensively in his work, so I didn’t know him as well as his brother Stuart, who was always nice to the young, and I knew Ned and Elsa Voss well because their son, Eddie, was a contemporary and close friend of my brother and me.” Winants said he was aware of Voss’ art at an early age, since several of the young artists’ oils hung in his parents’ Maryland home. “From childhood, it was ingrained in me that Frank was the best equine painter in the business, at least in America, no See BOOK, Page 20 Celebrating 20 Years in Warrenton, VA A full service motorcycle dealership, from routine maintenance to overhauls, from ATVs to snowblowers. • Motorcycles • Dirt Bikes • ATVs • Side by Sides • Snowblowers • Generators Meet the author • What: Book-signing, lecture by Middieburg author Peter Winants on his new book, The Sporting Art of Franklin B. Voss.’ Free and open to the public • When: Thursday, Sept. 22,7 p.m. • Where: National Sporting Library, Middleburg • Details: (540) 687-6542, www.nst.org^ Armfield, Miller & Ripley Incorporated, Real Estate Grace Hill Farm, Upperville, Virginia 62 acre horse facility in sought after Upperville location. Breathtaking fountain and pastoral views. 20 stall barn, 2 bedroom apartment, large fenced paddocks, sand warm up track, large pond and a 4 bedroom pert. Come build your dream home in this prestigious and exquisite area. Property in VOF easement. New reduced pnee $1.950.000. For mure information and phoros visit www.GraceHiilFarm.com Carl mud Vmnau* LimJgrtn 540454-0213 or Jim. Thomps4>n&mls.com 540-6873216 Regents ft EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF THE ESTATES CLUB P.O. Box 1*00 204 E. WttiMagCMi Sc . MWdkbwg. VA 20117 540^87-4393 Metre 703-478-1079 322 Mata Sc Washington, VA 22747 • 540475-1488 www.ifmficMiailifrnpicy.coni EXCLUUVt A/HLIATl O* Sotheby's n ^Aaape Veterinary Clinic Katherine B. Gray, DVM Michele Price, VMD ired of the traffic? I? Visit us in The Plains ^ fora small town experience. Agape Vet Clinic has moved! Come visit us at our NEW, W larger location! Medicine & Surgery Dogs & Cats In house lab and radiographics Equine medicine & Preventive health Reproduction Lameness Exams Pre purchase Exams • Acupuncture • Equine Emergencies 540-253-5619 •-888-271-1577 6323 Hopewell Rd., The Ploim, VA t 4 iw

Book From Page 19 doubt about it. As evidence of my longtime enthusiasm, early in my career as a journalist — 35 years ago — I wrote an article extolling Frank’s art for The Maryland Horse’ magazine,” Winants said. Voss, 1880-1953, concentrated on sporting art — Winants said, but, too, his landscapes drew rave peer reviews. Winants said one of the artist’s main talents was his “uncanny ability to capture the likeness of his subjects. I can speak to this because I personally knew many of the subjects in my book. I’m also in awe of his attention to detail, and the correctness of detail. Only a true horseman could have achieved this. ‘The Sporting Art of Franklin B. Voss’ •168 pages • 50 original color reproductions • Published by Eclipse Press, Lexington, Ky. • Regular edition: $60 • Leather-bound edition: $250 “I also admire the landscapes in many of Frank’s paintings. (The landscapes) create depth, leading one into a paint-, ing. Finally, looking at Frank’s paintings as a fellow horseman, his work, particularly the foxhunting scenes, stirs my blood and makes me want to jump right in and be part of the fun.” Winants’ own horse, Alligator is depicted on the cover of the new book. “Of course I’m biased, because I’m its owner ... It incorporates everything I admire in Voss’ art.” Other favorites of the author include the majesty of Man oWar and a portrait of J. Watson Webb, with Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks in the background. Informal pictures such as a little girl and her pony, Liz Whitney bareback on her show hunter, a fox exiting Mill Swamp, the Elkridge-Harford pack in full cry, and a basset hound at work round out the collection. 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In 1972 he joined the staff of the “Chronicle of the Horse,” a national weekly magazine based in Middleburg, and in time became the editor, then publisher. After retiring from the Chronicle in 1991 at age 65, Winants became the director of the National Sporting Library, also in Middleburg, for nine years. He is now director emeritus of the libraiy, which has one of the world’s largest collections of books on horses, horsemanship, and associated field sports. Winants’ first book, published by Winants Brothers Inc. in 1966, concerned the American steeplechase horse Jay Trump, who won the 1965 English Grand National. In 1989 Winants authored the biography of steeplechase champion Flatterer, published by the Chronicle of the Horse. Derrydale Press published .Winants’ “Steeplechasing: A Complete History of the Sport in North America” in 2000 and “Foxhunting with Melvin Poe” in 2002. “The Sporting Art of Franklin B. Voss” is Winants’ fifth book. Winants resides in Rectortown with wife Maiy. 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I — II tmuh liM — ■■ — Amateur Gregg Ryan, above, started his career in 1981, with 138 winners of nearly $2 million. English pro David Bentley, right, has won 72 races and $1.855 million in the U.S. since 2000. Keeping up... r They’d better start running now to keep up with legendary Hall of Fame jockey, and Virginia native, Jerry Fishback, center, above. Riding from 1964-1985, Fishback won 301 races and more than $1.5 million aboard such legendary ’chasers as champions Flatterer, Cafe Prince, Straight and True, Shadow Brook and many more. He was leading rider in 1971, 73, 74, 75 and 77. In photo above, successful amateur Paddy Young, by comparison, has ridden in the U.S. since 2003 with 14 wins and nearly $300,000 in earnings. He rode timber champ Bubble Economy last season. Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker Steeplechase Fast Fact Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course hosted its first steeplechase race in 1873. Talk To Toni visit us online at www.thefloryteam.com If you are looking to buy or sell talk to Toni Today Her Experience speaks for itself... - One on one personal attention - 20 yrs extensive knowledge of the r ^ * Northern Piedmont Region C \ (Warrenton-Fauquier-Cupleper region) - Experienced with land use issues i-'T-S&M,. i . ■ I unitin's and Husinesses nl^h —iimi t mts> fhe pofniia/ Moreen fairk Sterudw hose! Ni/urr/«\. (K-iutnv i$n linutr l.~t Sttrtk, l*v*Lurf[ nfttft // | W /W Turn- (Jir+I nut') I:.iO 1‘M uuninorimfHtrknrfi FAMILY FUN FAIR - 11:30 ON: Zoo to You' Petting Zoo. Pony Rides; Famrfy Course Walk with jockey Gnegg Ryan Moonbounce; Duck Pono and other games. Free lemonade and funnel cakes’ FOR BUSINESSES The opportunity re target s buying market yv,i: logo exposure, Ad m program boo*, banners anc! Public Address announcements. A lovely hospitality tent to enterta>n clients and prospects of ?epiace your holiday party with an employee day at the races' fY)/f EI T.H)0\h • Steeplechase fun and pure nature as your hm kdrop • all tlav! Special Thanks to Our Partners: •.hkai. *

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Rich history, rich sport American steeplechasing traces its lineage to England and Ireland, but owes its life to nine men from New York. August Belmont and eight friends founded the National Steeplechase Association Feb. 15,1895 to organize the sport. Racing itself, spawned from the foxhunting field, occurred earlier, but not under NSA sanction. Meets took place on Long Island and in northern New Jersey before spreading south to the Carolinas and Tennessee. In Europe, racing started much earlier. The first recorded steeplechase occurred in 1752 in County Cork, Ireland. A horseman named O’Callaghan and Edmund Blake engaged in a match race, covering about four and a half miles from Buttevant Church to St Mary’s in Doneraile. Since church steeples were the most prominent, and tallest, landmarks on the landscape, the sport took its name from this simple “chase to the steeple.” History did not record the winner. Cross-countiy match races spread to England, where the first reported race involving more than two horses occurred in 1792. Steeplechasing then migrated to established race courses. Though pointing out the first U.S. steeplechase is a difficult assignment, several of the oldest and most prestigious races are still run; The Maryland Hunt Cup, raced over tall post-andrail fences, celebrated it 100th anniversary in 1994. The American Grand National, run at Far Hills, N.J., began in 1899. The National Hunt Cup in Radnor, Pa., dates to 1909. The above-mentioned men could never have guessed at the future of their sport. Steeplechasing occurs in 12 states, offers more than $4 million in total purses, is seen by millions of people, includes the best horses and horsemen Thoroughbred racing has to offer and each year raises millions of dollars for charity. The association today, located in Fair Hill, Md., includes 1,200 dues-paying members, plus a 15-member board of directors and a seven-person staff. Racing occurs March through November and attracted an estimated one million fans last year. 02 N CAMERON 540-667-4525 - ennfield Equine Nutrition Da SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 John Williams IWMHWHi Karen O'Connor Phillip Dutton Kim Severson The above sponsored riders proudly feed PENNFIELD FEEDS Visit our other Local Dealers Nutrition day ONLY at Winchester Feed & Seed Loudon Milling Hamilton, VA 540-388-7161 Booth Feeds 6 locations N/VA 703-339-7268 Tri- County Feeds Marshall, VA 540-364-1891 MEET THE EXPERTS! BRING YOUR QUESTIONS! DR KATHLEEN CRANDALL M.S. PH.D. KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH The foremost independent equine laboratory in the country noted and published researcher in equine nutrition, exercise physiology, and reproduction WILLIAM POE PENNFIELD EQUINE TECHNOLOGIES Mid-Atlantic nutrition sales manager has participated in many phases of the equine sport horse. Dressage, Hunter, Jumper, Racing, and Fox hunting. JILL POE VA area equine nutrition specialist. Cornell trained nutritionist. Certified Morven Park riding instructor. Special Events: => Pony Rides 11 am- lpm => Pig Roast 10am-2pm ♦ Door Prizes ♦ Register to win 1 year free feed from Pennfield ♦ Special Discounts throughout store To learn more about Pennfield products and services, contact:Bill Poe at 304-582-2187 or e-mail bpoe@pennfield.com www.pennfield.com 1-800-995-0333

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