Rappahannock News, October 6, 2005

127th Year ... No. 40 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com •—i o o o x: 3; rn C'i cr © 70 o ■d i> X- o rv> </) ui -+ to l\D I '■£» , O cti m '**■*»* 2 JOC £ £3~H 7) O Crt K X 9X lT. S^f*J o m o c »-> ci o -y ■*— »>* Cl S z to j>om o o * Phone (540)675-3338 50 cents Photo by Hazel Zinn-Day STUNNING: Local resident Hazel Zinn-Day was lucky to have brought her camera as she captured this beautiful sunset. Photo by Richard Lykes SOUND OF MUSIC: Woodville residents and friends were treated to beautiful views and great music as they gathered on Bed Oak Mountain to celebrate the 13th Annual woodville Festival and Picnic. Sounds of bluegrass filled the hills By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News A large crowd of nearly 200 Woodville residents and friends drove up to the Blue Ridge Overlook on Red Oak Mountain Saturday afternoon to celebrate their Annual Woodville Festival and Picnic. In addition to being rewarded with good company and fun, these neighbors and friends shared a sumptuous feast of some 38 main and side dishes and 25 desserts. Exceptional weather and a breathtaking back drop looking out over the valley beyond, with Old Rag and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, would rival scenes of “The Sound of Music.” Guests were entertained with live bluegrass by “Fast Freddy and the Cliffhangers.” Woodville’s own Jeff Light played the harmonica in the band as the group later joined the crowd and played on until long after dark around the bonfire. Kids roasted marshmallows over the open flames and played while their parents listened to the music . . . only in Rappahannock can one imagine such a delightful scene. Meetings • On Thursday, October 6 The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse on Gay Street. • Mr. Brian Fairchild, a retired CIA Operations Officer, will speak on “Terrorism and How to Protect Your Freedom” at the Tuesday, October 11 meeting of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR. The meeting will be held at the Rappahannock County Public Library at 1:30 p.m. The library is on US 211, Washington, VA. The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter is made up of members from three counties: Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison. All meetings are open to the public. • On Tuesday, Oct. 11 the Rappahannock County School ’ Board will meet at 7 p.m. (closed session) and 7:30 p.m. (public session) at the Town Hall on Gay Street • On Wednesday, Oct. 12 the Washington Town council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. The agenda includes a Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request, TW SUP 05-0901, by Beverly and John Sullivan, to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 132 Gay St., TWSUB:04-10-01 Pleasant View of Rappahannock, LLC Subdivision application, and Wastewater and Reservoir updates, and the Worley Water Tap request. • On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Washington Town Council Planning Commission, and ARB, will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall, to review a proposed draft of the Historic District Ordinance. • On Monday, Oct. 24 the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of Washington will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on the proposed revision of the Comprehensive Plan. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Civil War trails tourism By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer John Tble of the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable made a proposal before the Board of Supervisors on Monday evening. Tole and the Roundtable want the Board of Supervisors to apply with the Virginia Department of Transportation fdr matching funds to erect a number of Civil War Trails roadside markers within the county. Tale gave an extensive presentation on Rappahannock’s role in the Civil War. While no major battles occurred within the county, several skirmishes did, Tble pointed out. He noted further that Lee’s army passed through the intersection at Ben Venue and US 211, then called Gaines Crossroad, and Union General George A. Custer used an extant house in Amissville as his headquarters. The members of the BOS agreed with Tole about the known tourist draw of Civil War history, and the benefits of such low impact, traffic within the county. If VDOT approves the project, the state would provide 80 percent of initial funding, to the county’s 20 percent. Chairman Charles K. “Pete” Estes, while enthusiastic about the project in principal, expounded that, “it is very important that we not be or seem to be wasteful with the county’s money”. Depending upon what sort of signs are made, and who makes them, they could cost between $1,000 and $2,600 a piece. Right of way, maintenance responsibilities and road safety are among the issues various members of the board raised as needing further investigation. The board approved applying for matching funds from the state, with the county’s share not to exceed 20 percent of $50,000. Half the county’s commitment of $10,000 is to be provided in kind from donations, contributions of materials or land or fundraisers. High school track The BOS discussed arranging a bidding process for the long discussed new track at the school. Originally envisioned with a low maintenance, long lasting and somewhat cushioned acrylic surface, the track project has been scaled back due to increased construction costs. The new track, debated and discussed at BOS and School Board meetings for many months now, is part and parcel with several other ongoing and planned school improvements. Now, bidding on a track without the acrylic coating is moving forward. County Administer John McCarthy said the bidding process should be in place very soon. McCarthy anticipates bids being solicited from October 18 to November 1. The BOS will consider bids at their November 7 meeting. School superintendent Bob Chappell and the BOS both emphasized a desire to ensure the scaled back track be ready to coat with acrylic at See BOS, Page A3 Photo by Stephen Day WEEDED OUT: From left to right, Trooper Eric Linkus and Sergeant Frank Ingham help a shackled James Putman to a police cruiser. Motorcycle chase ends in arrest By Monty Tayeoe Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Sunday, October 2, a speeding motorcyclist led State Police on a chase down US-211 before being apprehended near Sperryville. James D.Putman,32, of Lothian,MD, was charged with felony eluding and reckless driving before a police search found marijuana in his possession, adding drug charges to his laundry list of violations. Putman was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle Sunday afternoon with a group of other sport bikers eastbound on US211 when his group was observed by several State Troopers. According to the State Police, several members of the group were dri ving with visible equipment violations as well as speeding. State Police in Rappahannock have often observed motorcycles on the road with their rear license plate folded up to prevent identification, or their rear view mirrors removed for track racing. Both modifications are illegal on the highway. “There were a smorgasbord of violations,” said Sergeant Frank Ingham See ARREST, Page A2 Harris Hollow Mark your calendars for the upcoming home tour and dried flower sale. See Page A2. One-man show Local photographer Ted Pellegatta opens today at the Packing Shed Gallery. See Page B1. 0i//f Rtirrhu Favorite flicks Cinema Paradiso offers a bookstore-like setting to browse for a good film. See Page A8. At the helm Rappahannock resident Chris Johns and editor of the National Geographic to speak. See Page B1. k

V\ Harris Hollow House ojji Trinity Fall House Tour ' Photos by Richard Lykes DIVINE DESIGN: A curving pebble stone driveway leads to the porticoed entrance of Harris Hollow House. Huge stones, ornamental grasses, and woodland plants give the modern house and gardens a Japanese appearance. COME IN: The simple and elegant entranceway opens the door to the beauty and attractions of this architectural gem. CailimfSfl Republicans The Rappahannock County Republican Committee announces a pre-election strategy session at the Rappahannock County Library Tuesday, October 11th - 7:30pm All who are supporting our candidates: Jerry Kilgore for Governor • Bill Bolling for Lieutenant Gov. Bob McDonnell for Attorney General Remmmnts will be served ints Todd Gilbert for Delegate are welcome Signs, bumper stickers, A other materials available Authorized & paid tor by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee Demaris Miller, Chairman 540-987-8920 Now more than ever, Virginians need protection against the rising cost of medical care, particularly those who don't have access to employer-sponsored health benefits. : With Anthem's Individual Essential KeyCare, > you can have essential protection with no frils. Anthem:#® Essential. Affordable. Call your local authorized Anthem agent today Your local Authorized Agent Please contact Rappahannock County Farm Bureau Ask for Deanna Wayland 540 987-8225 deanna.wayland@vafb.com This refers to form #s 901119-CP1 et al., and PVA1723. Our sen/ice area is Virginia, excluding the city of Fairfax, the town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. 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Virginia 22747 This limn may also be used liar CHANGE OF ADDRESS OUAddras New Address L J y «/ 1 \ ' By Helen Williams j Special to the Rappahannock The Harris Hollowf ikmse is a recently completed one story stucco home’ designed by its owners Roger and Jane Batchelder, with their son David. This, the newest house in Washington, Virginia, sits right at the edge of town on Harris Hollow Road, and is the most modern of the House Tbur homes this year. It provides an interesting comparison with the 18th century High Meadow, and the 20th century Worley House, both in Flint Hill. The Dried Flower Sale and House Tour is scheduled for October 15 and 16 with tickets available at the Trinity Episcopal Church, as well as at each house on the Tour. A modern design A curving pebble driveway leads to the porticoed entry between the .house itself and the carriage house. Huge stone boulders from nearby Massie’s Mountain dot the curved gardens, where ornamental grasses, lavenders, sage, thyme and other woodland plants welcome the visitor. Entering at the front door, one’s eye immediately is drawn to the view out the back of the house, where a triple bank of three large windows opens onto the fields and then mountains north of town. The landscape itself seems a part of the house, and the mood changes with the weather. A large slate patio with simple wrought iron railings and dramatic plantings is always an invitation to the outdoors. The entryway is simply and dramatically furnished with a Nelson bench, black chest, and, on the ceramic tile floor, a rug designed specifically for the area. Unique and intriguing vases and bowls complete the space. High ceilings and skylights provide the living area with space and light. Angled closets open the view. The great room, with its charcoal gray stone fireplace and chimney, is furnished with classic modem furniture, some of it purchased in the 1950s by the Batchelder’s and some collected in the years since. The dining room table and chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen, a 1950s Charles Eames rocker, and glass and chrome occasional tables designed by Eileen Gray in the 1920s, complement the new French sofas, upholstered in charcoal suede. Bright red sofa cushions, designed from French linens found at R.H. Ballard’s in Washington, provide vivid spots of color. Throughout the home, dramatic accessories highlight the modem style. Japanese vases, polished driftwood pieces, and a large intriguing sculpture, “Movumondo”, draw the eye. The sculpture, made by the Batchelder’s son-in-law, Jeffrey Wise, sits on a charcoal gray granite plinth, and seems to be blessing both the interior and the exterior of the home. A small, round window beside the fireplace appears to bring green pine branches into the room. Art throughout Since the living and dining rooms, as well as the kitchen, flow together as one room, the slate hearth and kitchen counters, the brushed stainless steel shelves, the cherry cabinets and white oak floors contribute to the disciplined contemporary look. A large kitchen island with dark granite countertop is surrounded by four black and chrome stools. Contemporary oil paintings, many by Jane Batchelder and her daughter Susan Wise, catch the eye of visitors, and fill the generous space. The hallways on both sides of the living room are hung with large black and white family pictures. On either side of the entryway are matching offices, filled with books, and teak desks, and other necessities of modem life. A guest room is on the left, at the end of the corridor. This room has a large fireplace, set at an angle in the comer of the room, with a teak sofa facing it. Other furnishings include another Nelson bench, an old pine chest from Jane’s family, and a 1950s teak and wicker sewing table. This room has its own private patio. On the right side is the master bedroom, two sides of which are glass, with an angled comer window. Simple gray drapes can be GOURMET: A distinctive modem style is set in the dining room and open kitchen area of the Great Room with table and chairs designed by Eero Saarien. ROOM WITH A VIEW: In the large open living room area, a wall of glass doors offer a dramatic view of the bucolic meadows and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. QUIET TIME: The master bedroom has its own gazebo with a view of the peaceful landscape of meadows, trees, and mountains. open to the beautiful views or closed for privacy. The bedcovering uses the same gray with Silent Partner you'll always knout ■ em PEACE OF MIND WITH HONESTY & INTEGRITY Silent Partner is locally owned & family operated since 1991. 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Lovely landscape Outside, pebble walks with slate stepping stones lead around the house and carriage house, which has second floor quarters for visiting family members and other guests. Architectural blocks form a raised garden in the back, with azaleas. In total, Harris Hollow House projects an aura and calm and austere beauty, with love of family and appreciation of twentieth art and design as focal points. Highland Center for the Arts In Concert Saturday Oct. 22, 2005 • I X ~K • ■' T l V J ' « * 4 $ t t m i I'MMOO A_I A full time professional ensemble recreating “America’s Original Music” 8:00 p.m. The Rice Theater 597 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Tickets $30 adults, $10 student For Tickets Call 540-878-2700 xl033 or visit: bjghlandcenteiiorthearts.org

Once and future counseling By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) monthly meeting last Wednesday evening (September 28) hft d but one item on their agenda. Barbara Adolfi, a clinical sociologist, has applied for a special use permit to operate a counseling practice on Water Street in Sperryville. The practice would occupy the same building which Adolfi recently adapted into a tourist home. Adolfi’s husband Ray Boc appeared before the BZA to present her case and answer questions. Boc testified that the counseling practice would operate around ten hours a week and never involve several clients parked and waiting. Also, in order to protect the privacy of counseling clients, counseling will never overlap with overnight tourist guests. Adolfi operated her counseling business in this same location before opening the weekend tourist house. Because the counseling business was operating from her residence, the zoning code did not require a special permit so long as Adolfi lived in the house. But making the house a business and not a personal residence changed that legal status, and now a permit is required. The BZA approved Adolfi’s special use permit: The permit requires that the business operate in the manner described in Adolfi’s request, and that there is no overlap between the two businesses operating in the house. BZA Zoning Lawsuit Recap Having disposed of the official agenda, the BZA briefly discussed an upcoming lawsuit. The Amissville Fire and Rescue Company, (AFRC) represented by attorney David Konick, is appealing the BZA’s decision on July 22nd to deny a variance sought by the AFRC. Konick is also suing for monetary damages and attorney’s fees. The AFRC wishes to sell a parcel of land that cannot be built upon without a variance, and wants a variance in order to increase the selling price. The waiver sought would change the setback requirement for that parcel from 100’ to 50’. On July 22 the BZA heard arguments from Konick and testimony of an appraiser to the effect that the value of the property is greatly reduced if no house can be built, as well as arguments from opponents of the variance. BZA member Alex Sharp made the following motion: “Tb approve the variance requested to locate a 40 by 60 foot house in the band shown on the attached plat... — subject to the BZA’s review of a contract purchaser’s site plan within six months. At this review the BZA shall act to minimize the size of the variance granted as it deems practical.” This motion was seconded by board member Farrell Nicholas. Members Kenneth Estes and Ji nnifer Mathews both expressed concern that there was no detailed site plan displaying the exact proposed location of a house for the BZA to examine and approve prior to granting the variance and were not satisfied with a proviso for reviewing one later. Chairman Robert Weinberg weighed in, saying in part: “I agree with Mr. Estes’ point and Ms. Matthews’ point on the inadequacy of the plat... In addition, and most fundamentally, I don’t think that the applicant has proved a case under the standard of the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision... As I understand that decision, the applicant would have to prove that denial of the variance would amount to a hardship approaching confiscation, and I don’t think that the evidence submitted so far has shown that.” The Board voted down Sharp’s motion on the AFRC variance in a 3-2 vote, Weinberg, Mathews and Estes in the majority; Sharp and Estes in the minority. On August 4, Konick filed papers appealing the decision. Konick argues, in part, that denying the variance reduces the value of the parcel so much that it is a hardship approaching confiscation which the BZA is compelled to remedy. Konick also makes several civil claims. In the near future, attorneys representing the BZA will file a response, and a hearing date will be set. Discussion of the ongoing matter at Wednesday’s meeting was limited to asking whether there were any new actions, briefs or papers determining that there were none, and advising members to look over the transcript of the meeting of July 22.. Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com TOWN OF WASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of Washington, Virginia, in accordance with §15.2-2204, §15.2-2223, and §15.3-2225 through §15.2-2228 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, October 24, 2005, at 7:30 PM, at the Town hall in Washington, Virginia, to consider the proposed revised Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Washington prepared over the past year by the Planning Commission and the Town Council’s intention to adopt the revised Comprehensive Plan. The revised Comprehensive Plan is a general, long range plan dealing with all aspects of zoning and physical development within the Town of Washington. Its revisions include, among other things, policies to implement sewer service within the Town, policies for connection to the sewer system, a Rural Preservation zoning classification for areas currently zoned Rural Residential with a maximum density of one unit per five acres unless a special use permit is granted, a transportation policy to maintain the current 2x5 road grid, provision of an Historic District Ordinance to preserve the historic designation and characteristics of the Town and development standards for new and infill building. The entire proposed plan should be inspected by interested parties. Copies of the plan are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administration Office, and the Town Hall, at 290 and 485 Gay Street, respectively. All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views. Written comments will be accepted at the Town Hall, PO Box 7, Washington, VA 22747, until the conclusion of the Hearing. BOS From Page A1 a later time. The track is expected to ' cost in the neighborhood of $500,000. Not applying the acrylic surface may save in the neighborhood of a $100,000 . There is a charitable firnd of somewhat over $50,000, the Ann Spieker Track Fund, which may help defray either the cost of the track as a whole, or the cost of the acrylic surface later. Farms In response to vocal opposition to the state’s planned closing of the FSA office in Culpeper, McCarthy and State Senator (R) Edward Houck each wrote the U.S. Department of Agriculture to oppose the move. McCarthy reported Monday that there appears to be little or no hope that the planned closure will not occur. Due to drought conditions this summer, the USDA has declared Rappahannock County and a number of other Virginia counties to be agricultural disaster areas. The BOS resolved to have McCarthy file papers to have Rappahannock declared a drought disaster area with the state as well. This will enable Rappahannock to receive farm aid of various kinds. Hazel River Tier in Culpeper resident Sally Mellow has asked the State Water Control Board to consider the Hazel River for designation as Exceptional State Waters. This state designation aids is the local component of the three- tiered federal water quality control mechanism. Exceptional State Waters status with the the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the associated Tier III status with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, would forbid new point sources of pollutionsuch as wastewater treatment plants- on the Hazel River from its headwaters to its con fluence with the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County. Virginia law requires the DEQ to notify the owners of all property abutting the river. The DEQ’s request for this information from Commissioner of the Revenue Beverly Atkins was reported at the BOS meeting, and the board, McCarthy and the BOS are beginning to gather the data, with assistance from local environmental research group Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW). Diseased deer alert McCarthy reported that the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has issued an alert. Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed nearby in West Virginia deer. Although no cases have been confirmed in Virginia, the confirmed cases in West Virginia are very nearby. Area hunters should be on the lookout for starved or stumbling, ill deer. The disease, similar in some respects Arrest From Page A1 of the Virginia State Police. Sergeant Ingham stayed behind one of the motorcyclists who seemed agitated, continually looking back at the trooper and increasing his speed. As Ingham followed, Putman crossed the double center line of US 211 to pass two cars, and Ingham put on his police lights, signaling Putman to pull over. Putman apparently decided to try to run instead. “I could see he was into it, and then he took off down 211,” said Ingham. As the motorcycle and pursuing police car headed into Sperryville, Ingham radioed ahead to fellow trooper Eric Linkus, whose car was in position to cut Putman off. “Trooper Linkus pulled in front of him and the bike tried to evade on the left side. That got him in the grass.” recalled Sergeant Ingham. “[Putman] couldn’t get enough traction in there, and his bike just eventually fell over.” A State Police record check of Putman revealed that he had been arrested in his home state of Maryland only a few weeks before on charges of submitting false information to police officers, and that he was driving on a suspended license. The recent arrest and the drugs on his person may explain why he chose to run from what otherwise would have been a routine traffic stop. Monty Tayloe can be reached at mtayloe@timespapers.com I More of what you’re gp* looking for. Get Into It! to Mad Cow Disease, is not thought to be transmissible to humans. BOS Chairman Pete Estes commented, “I’ve heard that before,” suggesting no one really knows whether eating tainted meat may harm people’ at some point. Red Cross donation^ At the previous meeting^ the BOS resolved to donate $5,000 to the American Reid£ Cross for hurricane relief, and to authorize matching conti?^ butions of local government employees up to $2,500. ThJJ matching effort is complete and this month the board authorized McCarthy to dis-. burse a total of $6,750 to the Red Cross. 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Editorial & Opinion t A4 October 6, 2005 &appafjamtocfe jSetost Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper . Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va, 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax:(540)675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 e.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit'Bureau of Circulations W www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005 Our View Forming alliances There’s a curious dynamic going on. It has to do with local Rappahannock businesses banding together and promoting themselves. This evening there is a meeting of the Rappahannock Business Alliance. It was formerly known as the Sperryville Business Alliance but at one of their last meetings a name change was suggested and adopted. They have recently created a very comprehensive booklet listing predominantly Sperryville businesses but including lots of products and services that some^ one coming to Rappahannock would enjoy reading about. It also contains lots of advertising from local businesses and it is well designed and printed. They’ve been at this for nearly a year and this booklet is the product of a lot of hard work and dollars. It looks good. In the Town of Washington, another group has been meeting for several months. They are the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association. They’ve elected officers, have a set of by-laws, a web site and have collected membership dues from nearly 20 businesses in and around the Town of Washington. They’re planning events - most notably the first “Christmas in Little Washington.” Both groups profess to the same goals of promoting their businesses, encouraging tourism and protecting the historic qualities of their unique places. Some members of the Washington group are a bit concerned that the Sperryville Business Alliance has elected to change its name. Using “Rappahannock” implies an inclusiveness that not all members necessarily agree with. It implies an umbrella organization that doesn’t currently really exist. Rappahannock County has several fire and rescue units. They are ail out to help people but each is individually financed by what means they are able to do. They each have their own unique character and certainly their own name. They don’t pool their money. They don’t pool their resources although they will help each other out if needed. Rappahannock County also supports at least three different festivals and parades. Sperryville has a parade. Flint Hill has a parade. Amissville has a parade. They are all supported and all of them raise money for their specific areas. So, what about these business groups? There’s no law governing how they structure themselves or what they call themselves. For now, both of these groups are meeting, hoping to garner new members, planning events and looking to improve things for local businesses and tourism. Strategically they’re probably pretty much on the same page but tactically what they choose to call themselves is probably they’re own business. r 1 Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed.to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via L’.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or bv e-mail 1 asherman@timespapers.com). Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck Corn dolly fun Janet Kerig, a fiber artist specializing in natural dyes, natural fibers and weaving techniques had a workshop recently where participants fashioned dolls from wheat. Pictured from left to right in the back row are: Amiliah Goodrich, Cyndie Goodrich, Janet Kerig, Robin Purnell, and Jane Purnell. Carolyn Beahm is in the front row. As a modern day Fiber Artist , Kerig is keeping alive the old traditions and developing new symbols and harvest figures of her own design using the natural, living, renewable, fantastically beautiful Black Bearded Wheat. Wheat weaving craft is an old as the grain itself. Using the last of the wheat harvest and hanging it in the home or barn was a way to preserve and ensure the fertility of the fields. The weaving itself was seen as a vessel in which the spirit of the harvested grain could reside until its rebirth with the spring planting. It was once believed that a spirit lived in the cornfield and died when the corn was cut. A corn dolly was plaited from the last sheaf of corn thereby providing a resting place for the corn spirit and ensuring the continuity of the harvest the following year. Letters Rappahannock Samaritans host dinner The continuing tragedy on the Gulf Coast demands that we help. A coalition of religious and secular organizations known as The Rappahannock Samaritans is working to aid homeless Gulf Coast victims who may come to Rappahannock County. This aid could include shelter, transportation, clothing, medical help, special needs for elderly and children, and search for jobs. The Rappahannock Samaritans will need cash to achieve some of this support. To raise this money you are cordially invited to an evening of excellent food and great music at the Washington Fire House Saturday, October 8. The music will be a special surprise. There will be a continuous buffet from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted in lieu of a specific charge. We plan to serve 150 peo pie and have asked churches to contribute various items. However, other organizations and individuals are encouraged to add covered dishes to insure that we do not run out of food! Let’s enjoy! Nels Parson Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO October 7, 1965 The first class of the Fall session of Radiological Monitor Training Courses will be held Monday, October 18th, at 7:30 p.m. at Civil defense Headquarters, 2nd floor, Municipal Building in Culpeper. The Radiological Monitor Course provides training in the detection, measuring, recording and reporting of radioactive intensity in Culpeper County in case of a massive nuclear attack upon the United States. Ten fallout monitoring stations are either in existence, or will be provided, in the general areas of Jeffersonton, Brandy Station, Lignum, Richardsville, Mitchells, Smiths Market, Griffinsburg, Gourdvine church, Rixeyville and the center of town in Culpeper. Each station must be manned by four qualified Radiological Monitors. Each qualified monitor will be encouraged to take his immediate family to the station with him when reporting for actual duty after a nucl .r attack where they will be well protected against intense radioactivity. The monitor course consists of 16 hours of instruction given from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for two and two-thirds weeks. The total requirement for monitors in Culpeper County is 150. Ninety-nine monitors are presently trained and available for this duty. Since Radiological Monitor training and participation in tests, refresher courses and actual duty performance are. of a volunteer nature, the success of this program depends upon the support of all citizens of Culpeper county. ... How Patriotic Are Young Americans? The recent rush to the altar prompted by President Johnson’s Aug. 26 deadline on draft exemptions for married men raised a question as to whether the nation’s youth today are as patriotic as the youth of other generations. There are arguments on both sides of the question. But the best answer probably would be that if the modem young American is on the average as patriotic as his parents or grandparents, it would be a miracle. There are a great many things working against love of country today. Especially against the kind of love that make( s) men willing to fight and die for their nation on a distant battlefield. The particular nature of the war in Viet Nam fails to inspire in many the flame of patriotism kindles in youth by other conflicts in which the United States has been involved. It is a war in which are no battle fronts, little opportunity for personal glory, no key territorial objectives offering the chance for immediate victories and only the most obscure longterm goals to aim for as the “ultimate victory”. In addition, there is the knowledge of the Korean conflict. This was tactically a different type of war. But it was one in which thousands of Americans were killed and wounded for a seemingly worthless cause. Youths have a hard time understanding the necessity for such sacrifice of life when the fighting apparently leaves things about as they were. Conditions at home aren’t conducive to patriotism, either. This isn’t a total war, in which everybody has his shoulder toiydieel, Photo from the Rappahannock News Archives it SILVER CUP WINNER: Diane DeBergh astride her pony \ “Bullseye” holds the silver cup she received at the Pony Show for placing first in the showing and fitting class. Diane was ; thoroughly disgusted with “Bullseye” later when he did not behave properly in a jumping class. making sacrifices for his country. Tb the draft-age youth it might well seem that all but the unfortunate few who get drafted and sent to Viet Nam are living it up. As long as the vast majority of people remain untouched or perhaps even profit by the war, he may ask why he should be expected to feel gung ho about laying his life on the line. Also, there are many subtle and forthright attacks on the idea of patriotism. Youths seldom see their parents and other adults expressing strong national sentiment. And they are increasingly exposed to the influence of professors and other intellectuals, many of whom brand patriotism as old-fashioned and fringing upon lunacy. All told, this just isn t the climate to induce patriotism in young Americans. Its a climate that imposes a grave handicap on the country in this struggle for survival against Communistic tyranny. * ■ >

Business in Brief Grant Writing USA to hold two-day Workshop On October 17 and 18 the Town Hall in Washington, Virginia will be the site for a Two-day Grant Writing Workshop hosted by The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center. Participants will learn how to write and review winning proposals including the essential components of a grant proposal package, how to customize a proposal to match a grant maker’s interest, how to initially approach a funder, the differences between government and foundation proposals, how to report on a grant’s progress and impact, how to develop working relationships with grant makers, what to do if your proposal is denied and the behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal acceptance and denial. Participants will also learn how to find and track relevant grant opportunities, where to find foundation grant programs that can help you accomplish your goals, where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs, where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals match your funding needs, and how to stay on top of your targeted opportunities. The fee for the two day workshop is $349 per person and includes all necessary materials - class workbook, a 200+MB resource CD, and one year of support from Grant Writing USA through their Alumni Support Forums. Tb register please visit the following url: http 7/www.grant writingusa. com/events/washval005.html or phone Cathy Rittenhouse, Grant Writing USA Registrar, at 800.814.8191 or 217.935.5886. Small Business Development Center announces “Business Veteran of the Year” The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center at Fauquier and the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce are seeking nominations for the local Small Business Veteran of the Year award. Created by the Virginia Small Business Development Center network in 2000, the award serves to recognize the deep sense of indebtedness to all veterans for their service to their country and to their respective communities. Each SBDC in Virginia recognizes an individual in their service area; the local winners are then nominated for a statewide award that is presented in Richmond in March 2006. The local winner will be presented at the chamber’s Award Dinner and Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors and members of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce last year nominated Mr. Michael L. Cauldwell for the award. Cauldwell went on to be one of the five finalists in the state competition. Karen Henderson, Executive Director of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce, stated in her letter of recommendation: “Mr. Cauldwell has been an inspiring example for many small businesses. He has helped Command Technologies grow from a small staff with big dreams to a nationally recognized organizall^.i and a respected government contractor. Mr. Cauldwell has been extremely innovative and successful, not only with his own business, but also in his promotion of other small businesses in Warren ton.” The winner should be a local business person recognized as making a significant contribution to the local and state’s economy through their community and business involvement. Nominations can be submitted to the chamber at P.O. Box 127, Warrenton, Virginia 20188 or to the Lord Fairfax SBDC office at 6480 College Street, Warrenton, Virginia USDA increases loan limits for rural housing in this area Rural Development/USDA has received an area-wide increase in the maximum loan limits. Effective October 1, 2005 for the Direct Loan Program, the maximum loan limits for home mortgages in Rappahannock County have increased. Alan Knewstep, the Rural Development Manager in 1*0* Goat Hill Nursery *4^1 -C>. Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Develops good root systems, jump starts spring growth. , 30% OFF Sale \ on all perennials, shrubs & trees ?l See our big selection of flouenng and shade trees. / GOAT HILL at the ECOW Hours: 10-6 Wednesday-Sunday 3en Venue Crossroad, US 211 & Rt. 629 540-675-9985 An Evening of Excellent Food and Music in support of Katrina Hurricane Evacuees The Rappahannock Samaritans Cordially Invite You to an Evening of Excellent Food & Music in Support of Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims Saturday, October 8 Continuous Buffet from 5:30 - 7:00 pm Washington Fire Hall Donations Are Accepted! Free Workshops Susan Barton, internationally recognized expert in the fields of dyslexia and ADD, will conduct 2 Free workshops entitled “ADD/ADHD” and “Dyslexia, Symptoms & Solutions” AT Highland School’s Center for the Arts Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (in center for the arts (on ADD/ADHD)) Sunday, Oct. 16, 8 a,m.-5 p.m. (in Arundel Gym (on Dyslexia)) Admission is Free and the Event is Open to the Public Registration is required. E-mail verandaLLC@aol.com or Droehr@highlandschool.org with Barton Workshop as the subject. Please include all contact information and the number ot seats to reserve each day. Culpeper said that the previous limit of $160,100 was barely sufficient to cover the current cost to purchase of a modestdesigned home in Rappahannock County. After submitting a market analysis to the Rural Development Office in Richmond, authority was granted to increase the loan limit to $172,600. This increase will greatly expand the possibilities of the people in Rappahannock County trying to become homeowners under the Rural Developments application process. The other counties served by this office have also' increased. Both Madison and Orange Counties have also increased to $172,600, Culpeper County has increased to $290,300 and Fauquier County has increased to $312,800. The Rural Development, a mission area of the United States Department of Agriculture, provides financing to low and moderate income families to finance the purchase of a home. Mr. Knewstep said Rural Development mortgage programs provides up to 100 percent financing at very affordable rates by using either Rural Development’s direct government loans or guarantee mortgages in order to make the American Dream of owning a home a reality for rural residents. For more information on these programs of Rural Development, contact the Rural Development office in Culpeper, VA at (540) 825-4200 ext. 4. Rural Development is an equal opportunity employer and provider. If you have any questions, please call our office at (540) 825-4200 Ext. 4. The Rappahannock National Bank is 103 By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer President Mike Leake was on hand all day on Friday helping dish up hot dogs and chib and extending a warm hand to all those folks who came by for some good food and lively music. Burgers ‘n Things was there along with plenty of hamburgers and homemade chih and vegetable soup. There was also a good supply of drinks, assorted chips and desserts and all were encouraged to just keep on eating. There were plenty of smiles all around as everyone helped celebrate the bank’s birthday. A white tent sat prominently outside the bank along with John Anderson’s 1926 Cadillac that has been lovingly restored by his brother, Loring Anderson. “The blue matches,” beamed Loring Anderson as he pointed out the signage on the bank that matched the royal blue of his brother’s vintage caddy.” There were also plenty of white goody bags given away as of way of saying “thank you” for all the years of support. Richard Brady and his Shenandoah Travelers filled the air with great bluegrass music while many local residents enjoyed a great day. “You’ve outdone yourself,” said one patron to Leake as he went for seconds. “This is great.” Here’s to many more! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman Local columnist writer Richard Brady turned to music as bluegrass tunes filled the air. SI ^ - gjje fflt S& a M Above: John Anderson’s royal blue 1926 Caddy was a bit hit at the bank’s celebration. Anderson’s brother Loring was keen to show it off., Left: Bill Scoggin and his father Harold enjoyed the good weather, good food and good times at Friday’s party. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan Clatterbuck What’s Right for You? CRH NEWS CRH Director of Emergency Services Jane N. McNicolj, BA, RN, MBA has joined Culpeper Regional Hospital as the new Clinical Director of the Emergency Department. Jane has more than 23 years of exoerience in nursing, most recently at Danville Regional Medical Center. She received her Bachelors degree from Averett College, her R.N from the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and earned her MBA in Nursing at Averett University. A native of Danville, Jane and her husband Dan have one daughter, Maggie, a senior at Lynchburg College. She chose Culpeper Regional because, "I liked the people I met, both in the community and at the hospital. I believe Culpeper Regional Hospital is committed to service and excellent care and I look forward to the challenge of helping the Emergency Department grow with the community." CRH Director of Medical Imaging Teresa Ford, R.T. has been named Director of Medical Imaging. She has served as Assistant Director of Medical Imaging at Culpeper Regional Hospital since 1997. She completed her certificate in Radiologic Technology from the UVA Health Sciences Center and is board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in. Radiography (1991), Mammography (1994), and Computed Tomography (1996). A native of Culpeper, now residing in Madison, Teresa and husband, Mark, have two children, Corey and Caitlyn. Construction News Construction of two new additions—the Cardiovascular Center and a Cancer and Hematology Center—will soon begin at Culpeper Regional Hospital, as well as a major remodeling of the Emergency Services Department that will add four additional examination rooms. Because patient, visitor, and guest traffic flows may be disrupted during the construction process, new signage has been placed throughout the hospital. We hope that you will pardon any inconvenience as we undergo this expansion of our services to the community. Medical Outpatient, EEG, and Pulmonary Function Testing will move to end of the * Medical SurgicaJ Wing on the second floor on a temporary basis. New Look for our Website: The CRH website, www culpeperhospital.com will undergo a facelift in order to bring new services to our online communication During this transition phase, some of the pages and/or „ links may not be accessible until the changes are complete. If you need information that is currently inaccessible, please call the Marketing office, at 540-829-4307 PARENTING & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION LAMAZE - Prepared Childbirth Series Series 4: October 3 Series 5: October 31; November 7,14, 21, 28; and December s Breastfeeding October 17: 7-9 pm No cost Infant CPR October 10: 7-9 pm No cost Infant Care & Car Seat Safety October 24: 7-9 pm No cost New Moms Support Group First Thursday of each month: 10-11:30 am CRH Conference Room No cost For additional information or to request a tour of the Family Birth Center, please call: 829-4114. Additional class content information can be found on our website www.culpeperhosphal.com SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 4th Saturday of each month For more information, call Karen: 540-937-3808 SPECIAL EVENT Annual Diabetes Health Fair Tuesday, November 1, 2005: 6-8 pm Culpeper United Methodist Church No cost For additional Information call: (540)-829-4190 or 829-5008 Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community.

_3. i Photo by Headwaters ON TARGET: Thanks to a generous contribution from retailer Target, Rappahannock kids will get greater opportunities in the many Headwaters programs Headwaters receives Target grant for summer arts workshops The leaders of Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, announced that it has received a $2,300 “Arts in Education” grant from prominent international retailer Target to support Summer Workshops 2006. This vital support will allow Headwaters to present its seventh year of arts workshops, in which public, private and homeschooled students entering grades two through eight are offered the opportunity to broaden and enrich their academic and artistic horizons. The workshops engage children in high-quality, hands-on activities taught by instructors with expertise in both their subject area and in teaching children. Target is committed to making a positive difference in the community by supporting education for children across the country. Target gives back over $2 million a week to education, the arts and social services. “Target is proud to support nonprofit organizations such as yours that make our communities a better place to live and work,” said Phil Crable, District Team Leader of the Target Stores based in Gainesville. Headwaters’ Summer Workshops program provides an opportunity for children from very different socio-economical backgrounds to be together and make friends. Older students work as interns and are paid a small stipend, thus extending the program’s impact to older kids as well as younger children. Target Stores’ support will help to ensure that any child can attend a workshop regardless of their family’s ability to pay“For six years, the Headwaters Summer Workshops . have provided incredible opportunities for the children of Rappahannock to explore their creativity,” said Paige Coombs, Executive Director of Headwaters “Target’s support will be invaluable as we begin planning for Summer 2006. We are very grateful to Target for this grant.” The Headwaters mission statement is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students. I’ll write a title later.... This week’s topic should be very familiar to every teen, maybe even some adults: Procrastination. Ahh, it’s so lovely, isn’t it? All that lounging about while deadlines crawl towards you is just so utterly . . . boring. Why not just get it done? I know we’re all guilty of procrastinating, so I have a few suggestions.I think most of you know where this is going to go, but for those of you who are saying .“Hey, I don’t procrastinate!” I shall give you a few examples: You know that there’s big project in Anthropology that’s due . . . let’s just say it’s due in two weeks. You need to get two interviews done with your family and then pick what sort of project you want to do. You think to yourself “I can get it done this weekend, it’ll be a piece of cake.” When the weekend rolls around, you end up doing what you usually do: sitting about and eating Cheetos on the couch, watching whatever lame show happens to be on and, of course, not doing your homework. When the teacher reminds your class that the project is due in a week, you yet again think ‘Hey, I can get it done Thursday, when I don’t have any homework!” Then, yet again, when Thursday comes you are frantically trying to finish homework you put off in another class while your Anthropology project . goes unnoticed.' About this time, the due date rolls around, and what you end up with is something extremely lame that will get you a C- at best. But at least you passed! Just listen for your GPA going down the toilet. As I’m sure the AP students have learned, PROCRASTINATION IS BAD! I’m probably the biggest hypocrite for writing this because, I should have gotten this done LAST week and though I’m still getting it done, I should have had the article in two days ago. Yeah, big hypocrite. But this is why I’m writing this. When it comes to procrastination, teens are the best. Projects, homework, miscellaneous things all can be done laaaaaaaater. Instead of later, why not now? The best course of action Teen Talk Emily Welch is to set a timeline. Check your day planner, see what things you can fit in without having your head explode. Oh, and ACTUALLY DO WHAT YOU SET OUT TO DO! If you think you have extra time that day, do a little more on your project. Try to avoid skipping days between doing your project, because the first time that you skip will lead to a second. Additionally, do your best. Don’t just do the minimum to get it over with. Unless you like seeing your grade dropping before your eyes. Which, of course, is always fun. Chappell’s Corner RCES presents “Reading Favorites Night” A highlight of each school year is the annual public reading of poems and short stories by RCES students in Grades K-7. This event will be Thursday, October 13, at 6:30 PM in the RCES gym. If it is warm that evening, we’re hopeful the students will be doing their public speaking and that the spectators will be enjoying the presentations in air conditioned comfort. Construction Update: Hookups of new air conditioners is ahead of the construction schedule. All 3rd and 4th grade rooms now have air conditioning as do most of the 6th grade rooms. The Library, 5th grade, and 7th grade rooms will be on line by hopefully the end of this week. Next will be the gym, cafeteria, and kitchen. The facia is about 75 % complete. Guttering and downspouts will be installed once the facia is finished. Excavation has begun on the new gym. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy is putting the RCHS Track / Soccer-Football Field upgrade project out to bid this week. Rappahannock County Elementary School to host Community Book Fair, October 17-21, 2005 Rappahannock County Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair on October 17-21, 2005, to help raise funds for new books and multimedia resources. The Fair will feature specially priced books and educational products, including newly released works, awardwinning titles, children’s classics, interactive software and current bestsellers from more than 150 publishers. The theme of this year’s Book Fair is The Kingdom of Reading. The Fair will be open each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited. On Thursday, October, 20, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Book Fair will feature a special Family Event with extended hours to allow families to visit the fair together. Fair attendees can help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program. Book Fair proceeds also will be used to purchase essential classroom resources and support school projects at RCES. Photo courtesy of Wakefield Country Day School Sales receipts WCDS student government president Allison Russo of Flint Hill, presented local American Red Cross acting executive director Phyllis McBride with a check for $875.00. Russo was accompanied by vice president Caitlin Hammelman of Warrenton. Funds were raised over the past several weeks by students in bake sales and collection drives to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. r ^ ^ jr ^>1 v $*■ >* j, :*k' < Times Community Newspapers. Call 540-675-3349 with news tips.* CARE BE Consider yoi\ v^^lly from your Medicare benefits...then see how Optima Medicare Preferred plans deliver! I Ke<Aic<?we vvIfU coverage. <*y\A bev\e-PH-s. With an Optima Medicare Preferred plan, you’ll get more benefits than original Medicare, including important coverage for routine annual exams and preventive care, eliminating your need for a Medicare Supplement plan. 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Teary, cheery story shadows Hunt Championship winner By Betsy Parker Times-Democrat StafTWnter MIDDLEBURG — Firsttime field hunter championships competitor. Aging horse going a little gray around the otherwise black muzzle, a neophyte to this type of competition. Bittersweet memories of the previous own,"', 1 dear friend who died last spin. Cue the violins. Sticking a perfect final halt in an unusual, second “final” test devised by the eight-judge panel, Penn Park and ownerrider Susan Deal sealed the North American Field Hunter Championship in their very first try. Deal, who operates hunt, show and lesson stable Grove Spring Farm in Rixeyville, rides with the Rappahannock Hunt. Penn Park, a dark bay, 16year-old Thoroughbred gelding, formerly belonged to Dead’s close friends Paul and Ann Cronin. Deal had worked as a riding instructor at Sweet Briar College for longtime riding director Paul Cronin, and was close to his wife Ann. They remained friends when Cronin retired in 2000 and moved to nearby Rectortown. After Ann Cronin died in a riding accident last spring, Paul Cronin offered to sell her favorite field hunter, Penn Park, to Deal. “Oh my God, I hardly know where to begin,” said Deal, 35 and mother of three. “I am overwhelmed with all this. What a special win.” Deal . explained that, although she had to be talked into the championships, she knew Penn Park would be competitive. “He is an angel,” she said. “I use him to pony my kids (from a leadline) in the hunt field. He’s a trouper.” Penn Park was selected by the judges as a finalist on the very first day of competition. Competitors, 71 this year, could hunt with any or all of five local clubs last week to vie for inclu A WINNING TEAM: Penn Park and Susan Deal share their victory with Deal’s former boss and the horse’s former owner Paul Cronin. Times-Democrat Staff Photos/' Betsy Parker sion in Sunday’s finals at Glenwood Park. The judges created a five-jump “final” test for eight chosen from 20 who took part in a mock hunt on the racecourse. But even then, the panel could not choose between two favorites, so they devised a second test. Riders were to canter one of the event fences, a “doghouse” on the infield, halt, jog a downhill coop, and halt within one and a half strides before crashing into, or jumping over, a gate and brush. Penn Park nailed it. “He halts from a ‘whoa,’ “ Deal laughed as she explained her strategy “I knew he would shine.” Results Overall champion. Ch. Penn Park, o/r Susan Deal. Rappahannock Hunt: Res. Her Foxhunter. or Patti Brantley, Live Oak Hounds i Fla. i Best turned out. First Frost, PERFECT FIT: Championship judges scored Pepper as the ‘most suitable’ mount with rider Okey Turner. rJeanne Fendley Clark. Most suitable. Pepper, r/Okey Turner. Steeplechase, 101 Learn all about fashions, food, fences at Meadow event Tutelage for the steeplechase neophyte, Steeplechasing 101 is slated at Great Meadow in The Plains from 2-4 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 9. Steeplechasing 101 will define fall outdoor fashion and tailgate fare, and offer a chance to walk the Gold Cup course with several professional steeplechase horsemen. Fashion experts from LouLou, Christine Fox and Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton will review fall fashions appropriate for a steeplechase. Both men and women’s fashions will be dis played. Miss Virginia 2005, Jennifer Pitts from Richmond, is the star of the show. Middleburg’s Market Salamander will showcase trends in food and wine preparation and provide fresh ideas for tailgating. Members of the Ferrari Club of North America will provide “horsepower” for the tailgate expo, covering everything from hors d’ouevres to table linens to floral decorations. Plus, there will be free tasting samples. While the fashion-conscious immerse themselves in clothing gr 'r*>' ■ ' a WOODSTOCK, VA OCTOBER 8-9 MODERN. ANTIQUE & MILITARY ARMS Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-4 Admission $5.00 Quality Collectors Show BUY * SELL * TRADE GUNS, EDGED WEAPONS, BOOKS, COINS, MILITARIA. CARTRIDGES INFO: (276) 258-1343 www.olddominionshows.com r* *%-. kV K National Guard Armory .451 Hoover Road Woodstock, VA 22664 * 3-' A h . 1,500 4,600 sa ft. Office 1,500 4,700 sa. ft. Warehouse Offlce/Wrtmse Eicelleot Condition & Read} for Immediate flccnpanej Adjacent to Faaqaier Times Democrat in He Heart of Warrenton details and accessorizing, the more stalwart can walk the Great Meadow racecourse with trainers Don Yovanovich and Neil Morris. They will cover the simple (the difference between a timber jump and a brush jump), and the complex (what qualities does a winning horse need to possess in order to handle steeplechase jumps?). There is no charge to attend but an RSVP is requested. Call (540) 253-5000 or e-mail ch@greatmeadow. org. Dodson goes to regionals, rails short or state By Monty Taylof. Rappahannock News Staff Writer Panther golf standout Jacob Dodson represented RCHS at the Region B tournament at Shenvallee Golf Course in New Market, VA for the fourth straight year on Monday October 3. Dodson shot an 83,coming in at 20th place in a field that was extremely competitive. The overall winner of the Region B tournament, Jacob Singleton of William Campbell High School, shot a 69. “That would have beat me any day,” said Dodson. ' Dodson’s score failed to qualify for the state tournament, meaning that Dodsons golf season is over. While this is a disappointing end to his high school golf career, the senior had a positive attitude about the tournament. “It was a perfect day to shoot a good round, I just didn’t do as well as I expected to do,” said Dodson. Jacob had reason to be optimistic before the tournament, which he qualified for by shooting a 77 at the Bull Rim District Tournament the week before. “He was pretty much in control the whole time at the district tournament, he tied for second in our district,” recalled Dodson’s coach Jason Gochenour. Dodson has gone to the regional tournament every year for his entire high school career, and has been able to dominate golf at RCHS because of his frequent practice sessions. “He’s played for a while, and he’s played a lot. It takes some work to get good,” said Gochenour. Much of the work Dodson has done has been beside his Uncle Ronald, who began teaching Jacob golf when he was thirteen. “He taught me the game, and he comes to every golf match,” said Dodson. “He's like a personal golf coach.” The most important aspect of a golfer’s game is his swing, and Dodson’s is distinctive. “He hits the ball straight enough. Jacob hits a four iron as long as other people hit drivers,” said Gochenour. Aside from the power aspect of his swing, Dodson’s technique stands out because his left sleeve can usually be seen flapping in the wind of his backswing. Photo by Ann Spieker EYE ON THE BALL: Jacob Dodson follows his shot at the Bull Run District Tournament. “I rip my sleeve open because of the elastic on my left arm .It gets tight against my arm and I can’t swing as good,” explained Dodson. Jacob will go on to play baseball for the Panthers this season, and hopes to do the same in college, although he hasn’t put his clubs away yet. “I might try to walk on a golf team, I don’t know,” said Dodson. Monty Tayloe can be reached at mtayloe@timespapers.com Sports Brief The RCHS Panther Marching Band won honors in its own right on Saturday, coming in second at the 11th annual “Knight Under the Lights” Invitational Marching Band Competition an at Spotsylvania High School. The competition was fierce, with some other school bands resorting to elaborate props to compete, including a biplane. RCHS Boys Cross County finished 5th out of 8 teams at a meet at Stonewall Jackson High School in Quickburg, VA. Alex Raymie finished second overall for the boys and teammate Josh Makela finished fifth. Amanda Smoot finished earliest among RCHS girls. The RCHS Panther Girl’s volleyball team is approaching the difficult part of their schedule, but it’s hard to tell. The Panther girls remain undefeated, beating George Mason and Manassas Park by 3-0 each at L Photo by Ann Spieker BAND OF WINNERS: The Panther marching band placed second in the Marching Knights band competition at Spotsylvania High School. their past two meets. The Panthers will continue on their district schedule, facing Clarke County on Thursday and the dreaded Strasburg away on October 11. The Panther football team continued their slide last Saturday, losing 41-6 to Cumberland HS. Jonathan Butler scored the Panthers lone touchdown, and the team went for the two point conversion but missed. The Panthers will face a beatable Chincoteague High School in the RCHS Homecoming game on October 8. Rapp Sports The Rappahannock County Titanium Turtles U-12 girls soccer team be.' t Madison 2-0 on Saturday. Goals were scored by Caitlin Humbles and Haley Hogan The Turtles record is now 3-0. Their next game is this Saturday at Culpeper. The Soccer Stars, RSA’s. U10 girls team, beat the Madison Tigers in a road game 3-1 on Saturday Oct 1. All three Soccer Star goals were scored by Keelee Armor in the first half. FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM Take a closer look at Fauquier Hospital... 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Their Coppola runneth over: Cinema Paradiso keeps Washington watching " By Monty Tayloe - Rappahannock News Staff Writer As the Rabbi said in Tbxic * Avenger Part III: The Last » Temptation of Tbxie, “Oy vey! Don’t put the Redneck Zombies . in with the Disney Videos!” This illustrates that crowd. ing can be a problem when a store has as much variety as does Cinema Paradiso in Little ■ Washington, Rappahannock county’s only video store. Cult classics, foreign films, and traditional favorites share space with abstract paintings and a solitary church pew, creating a uniquely Rappahannock version of a video store that’s missing the obligatory Blockbuster logo and Hilary Duff posters more often associated with video rental. “We wanted to create the atmosphere of a good book store,” said Miranda Plotnick, film buff and Cinema Paradiso clerk.“Film is an art form, a very valuable art form ” explained Joyce Kramer, who is Plotnick’s sister as well as owner and founder of Cinema Paradiso. Kramer highlights the artistic side of film at her store by combining it with an art gallery called “The Packing Shed” in an adjacent room. The name of the gallery comes from the building that contains the two businesses, historically known as “The Apple Packing Shed” and originally used to package fruit for Sunnyside Orchard. The name “Cinema Paradiso” comes from the title of a critically acclaimed Italian film about a boy whose love of films defines Ids entire life. Film by any other name Spillover from the Packing PICTURE SHOW: Paintings from the Packing Shed gallery next door fill the walls of Cinema Paradiso. r 1 FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www. PermaT reat.com Permanently. PermaTreat, PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Shed gallery decorates the walls of Cinema Paradiso, and underlines the way Kramer and her co-workers feel about film. “A film is different than a movie. A movie, for example, is Miss Congeniality 2. That’s for the public. We have a wonderful collection of films,” explained June Jordan, who runs the Packing Shed for Kramer and also works at Cinema Paradiso. “The word “film”seems to put a coat of lacquer on it, when a movie really turns out to have merit,” added Plotnick. The wonderful collection mentioned by Jordan is devoted largely to video tapes of foreign films, which are particularly prized by Kramer, who is currently in Canada. The inventory of Cinema Paradiso includes films from all over the world including China, Bulgeria, Iraq and Israel. The focus on foreign film is just part of Cinema Paradiso’s theme of bringing people films outside their normal experience.“The whole magic of films is that they can bring so many viewpoints. Many people around here had never watched a foreign film,” explained Kramer. A store is bom Kramer started purchasing videos for her own pleasure 18 years ago, when she had trouble easily finding the kind of films she wanted. “Joyce couldn’t find what she liked so she started buying videos for herself, and then friends started giving her a dollar or two to borrow them,” eyulained Plotnick. This grass roots rental service eventually turned into a business located in the building that now houses Sunnyside market. “About ten years it moved to the Packing Shed. A few people helped us move videos,” remembered Plotnick. Cinema Paradiso’s beginnings as Kramer’s film collection mean that the majority of the store’s stock is on videotape, but there is a growing stock of DVDs for rent. The format change is complicated because the film industry is itself still in the midst of a similar changeover. Newer movies are now only released on DVD, while many of the obscure movies that are Cinema Paradiso’s specialty remain available only on videotape. Still, Kramer continues to add to her stock. “Every week I buy five to ten movies,” said Kramer. Their town The close relationship between Cinema Paradiso and its customers is the core of the store’s success. Many customers value the store as much for the knowledgeable staff as the films.“They begin to trust us,” explained Kramer. “When people rent here, they know they can come back and talk about the film with us, and maybe get another recommendation,” explained Plotnick. Customers at the store often sit down to discuss the movies they have seen and the movies they want to see with the staff. Plotnick is never afraid to give a customer her opinion. “It’s good to see awful films, because then you can decide what you like and what you don’t like,” said Plotnick. “They’ve never steered me Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Monty Tayloe NEWFANGLED: The growing DVD section of Cinema Paradiso stands out among the abstract art and racks of videos. wrong,” said Michael Soul, Rappahannock resident and frequent Cinema Paradiso customer. This means that the films a customer rents from Cinema Paradiso can depend on who was working the day they came in. “Miranda [Plotnick] goes more to the bizarre films and I go more for the intense films,” said Kramer. Filmpocalypse now The way Cinema Paradiso interacts with the community highlights their differences with Netflix, their primary competition in Rappahannock. The mail order DVD rental service has an immense stock that caters to aficionados of obscure films, and delivers films right to the mailbox. “Netflix is wiping us out,” lamented Kramer. While Cinema Paradiso acts as a gath ering place for those in Rappahannock who like films, Kramer and Plotnick feel that Netflix is symptomatic of a growing lack of community in the modem world. “It scares me that people are compartmentalizing like this. At [Cinema Paradiso] you get to come talk to people,” said Plotnick. While Cinema Paradiso plans to keep providing the county with films, Netflix’s growing success continues to make it harder. Kramer views her store as a contribution to the Rappahannock community, and points out that Cinema Paradiso is not a for profit enterprise. “If it was about money, it would have closed six months ago,” said Kramer.“I donate the space, I donate the hours of my time. 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Tapp’s Ford Bridge: Going, Going, Gone Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series about the Tapp’s Ford Bridge by local writer Don Audette. By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News After lasting almost 123 years in three different counties, Tapp’s Ford Bridge is being replaced. The single-lane iron truss bridge across the Rappahannock River between Rappahannock and Fauquier County on Route 645 was being dismantled last week. Maybe in our fast-paced life we should pause for a moment and pay tribute to the elegant old lady who served people well for almost a century and a quarter. Originally fabricated in 1882, tiie Tapp’s Ford Bridge span has lasted almost three times longer than the expected life of current U.S. bridges, which according to the Federal Highway Administration is 42 years. It could still be in use today except it was not designed to handle today’s impatient drivers, nor the weight of the heavy construction trucks that, ignoring a three-ton weight limit sign, finally damaged it. Severe corrosion and metal fatigue caused VDOT to close the bridge in May 2004. Imagine, though, things back in 1882. The talk of the day was the trial of Guiteau, who had assassinated President James Garfield the previous year, bringing the presidency to Chester A. Arthur. There were only 38 states in the United States, not 50. There was no air conditioning, no bras, cell phones, computers, or Internet. No airplanes, automobiles, or digital cameras. No dishwashers, e-mail, lawn mowers, microwave ovens, or pantyhose. No Pepsi or Coke, xerox machines, fax machines, radios, TV, or vending machines. No Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, CVS, or 7-11. You might ask, “Why get up?” In Orange County, Virginia, in November 1882, the newly constructed bridge of three spans had just been erected across the Rapidan River at what is now known as Madison Mills. One of those three spans would eventually end up in Rappahannock County. Briefly, its journey is as follows. The Madison Mills bridge, after considerable use, was dismantled after being replaced in 1934 by a new, Depression-era concrete bridge nearby. The old bridge’s three spans were then scattered in three different directions. One span ended up across the Hawksbill Creek outside of Luray on Route 654 near Sandy Hook. It waS swept off its piers during a very heavy rainstorm in October 1942. The span sat in the water before being again dismantled and then transported over the Blue Ridge Mountains to its current position at Tapp’s Ford. It has been used here for over half a century until it was closed last year. Bridge Building in 1882 The Tapp’s Ford Bridge is a good example of the ingenuity of America’s early engineers and businessmen. Iron bridges were the “in thing” when the railroad mania hit the United States in the mid-1800s. Wooden bridges could not handle locomotives weighing 30 or more tons; and sparks could ignite a covered bridge. In addition, wrought iron could bend, even doubling back on itself, and stretch by up to 30% before becoming permanently deformed. It was the ideal material until steel became widely available toward the end of the 1800s - steel is just wrought iron on steroids. One advantage wooden bridges had, though, was the raw material, wood. It was almost always close by, so builders had no transportation problem. Cut down some trees and build the bridge right there at the river. But the raw materials used in fabricating an iron bridge, coal and iron deposits, caused businessmen to build their bridge companies near these deposits. This again minimized the builder’s transportation problem. Their philosophy was: build the bridge, take it apart, and let the buyer pay the shipping to where it was going to be useJ. The “take it apart” idea was ingenious. Old wrought iron bridges were made up of a large number of relatively small pieces so they coula be easily fabricated, handled, .' hipped, hefted into place, adjusted, tightened up, and, if necessary, taken apart for use elsewhere. The Tapp’s Ford Bridge is a good example of this. It is put together with nuts, bolts, washers, pins, tumbuck les, eye bars, rods with screw ends, and plates, all holding together the larger beams and other pieces. Another problem back then was that American engineers did not trust rivets. Rivets were heavily used in Europe. Europeans could drill accurate holes in metal; Americans could only punch holes in metal. In the U.S., there was also a belief that rivets nearest to a strain area would take the bulk of the load, and in extreme cases shear off. Nuts and bolts were deemed It is refreshing to read books on bridge building pubhshed in the 1870s and 1880s. They were blunt and to the point. In “The Designing of Ordinary Iron Highway Bridges,” pubhshed in 1884, a world-renowned authority on the subject, Professor J. A. L. Waddell, takes only seven pages to describe hofv to erect a bridge like the Tapp’s Ford Bridge. No jargon, no wasted words, just straight directions. Here’s how he takes care of incompetent help, “It should be an understood thing between the foreman and the men, that any one who drops any portion of the bridge into the water forfeits a certain amount of his wages.” No warning notices, no remedial training, no EEO or union grievances: just dock the incompetent’s pay. lb test a bridge in the old days, a large number of people would stand on it, or heavily loaded wagons or steamrollers would be lined up on the bridge. Ib test if the long diagonal connecting rods and' their turnbuckles were properly adjusted, a “tuner” would walk along the bridge with a hammer and whack each rod. He would listen to the resultant ringing, and then turn the tumbuckles so all the rods sounded alike. Afterwards, maintenance custodians would keep the bridge timed. Another author, Alfred Boiler, in his book, “Practical Treatise on the Construction of Iron Highway Bridges,” published in 1876, picks up on this point. “A serious objection to the use of screw-ends arises from the fact that they are a temptation to those custodians of public works who have a mania for screwing up any thing they can get a wrench around, and so, in their efforts to “adjust” a bridge, they are very apt to leave diagonals under different degrees of tension.” This may be the origin of our expression, “screwingup.” Until 1932, each county in Virginia handled its own road and bridge construction through the issuance of bonds for financing. And counties in 1880s, faced bridge companies that, according to Professor Waddell, adhered to the principle of “Secure for each job all the money you can get, an cl furnish as little material as you can get away with.” For Tapp’s Ford Bridge, when it was originally Ask the , Arborist I* By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified Arborist Young trees lips Some arborists claim that young tree maintenance is not necessary because the trees are healthy and growing well. Actually, young trees generally require greater attention because they are grow ing and changing so rapidly Proper pruning early in a tree's life prevent and correct problems that cause trees to fail as they mature. The primary goal is to ensure a strong structure for future growth Pruning lightly but often is best. Every two to three years is optimal lor young trees due to their rapid grow th rate. Root collar disorders are a leading cause of poor growth, decline and death in young trees. Young trees should exhibit a slight flare where the stem joins the root sy stem just above the soil line. Fertilization also promotes the grow th of young trees. Treatments should be based on soil and/or foliar analy sis. Irrigation is critical to maintaining growth. Trees generally demand 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week during the growing season to maintain growth when rainfall docs not occur. This is equivalent to 7(X) to 1000 gallons of water per thousand square feet of KHit zone. Insects and disease organisms weaken trees by defoliation as well as stem and rcKil damage. Use these basic steps to young tree care and your new plantings w ill grow tall, straight and healthy - the way you want them to be ’ If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this article please e ntail me at jwoodto'bartletl.com. BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Photo courtesy of Joseph E Waltz. Bridge Engineer WELL-BUILT: The Columbia Bridge Works was founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 1852 and changed its name to Columbia Bridge Company in 1882. The company was known for its wellconstructed, well-proportioned bridges that served their customers well for generations. ordered by the Board of Supervisors of Orange County in its three-span configuration, the bid went to the Columbia Bridge Company of Dayton, Ohio, one of the better companies in the field. It is likely the bridge was fabricated and then assembled in Dayton to make sure everything fit together, and then was disassembled and shipped in pieces by train to Orange, VA. Rappahannock County in 1882 What was Rappahannock County doing in 1882? Well, for one thing, the county had no highway bridges. People, animals, and wagons forded rivers and streams. But other things were afoot. Some people were packing up and leaving for the mid-west; ten wagonloads of gypsies, about fifty people, were in the area; The Blue Ridge Echo, a forerunner of the Rappahannock News, closed up shop for lack of advertising revenue; and a Railroad Committee in the county was trying to raise one million dollar, to bring a MS -iiy ffll Photo courtesy of Patricia Hurst SPANNING: The three spans of the Madison Mill Bridge across the Papidan River in Orange County. The bridge, erected in 1882, was replaced by a more modern bridge in 1934, and the three spans were split up, sent to three different counties, with one span eventually making its way to Rappahannock County from Page County. planned Fauquier and Rappahannock Railroad to Sperryville. The Culpeper Exponent, in a national news item dated March 6, 1882, noted there were floods in the south, and levees were being breached. 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* Hunting tradition gets shot down by Richmond Picked up my hunting kfcense the other day. And, yes, I did fix the problem of sitting in front of the keyboard wishing I v^as squirrel hunting. Not quite t£e shot I used to be, but the end result was just fine, and the broth gravy over combread was s$ good. It is very high on my sj&art list of life’s simple pleasures. I was taken aback when the lady writing up my hunting license said, “You want a crossbow permit?” I had heard it was under discussion, and, to tell you the truth, I really don’t have much of a problem with it. There are plenty of deer, goodness knows. But, hunting is something special to me. It is a part of my upbringing, a part of the culture, as I have said before, and it is a tradition that I very much enjoy. Where is there a tradition of hunting with crossbows? Not in the Virginia where I grew up. Too Many Deer The deer herd in this county has reached a point where the carrying capacity of the habitat has been exceeded. You can see that in February or March by going into the fields and forests Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com where deer are plentiful and look at the browse line. Every piece of honeysuckle will have been eaten up to a level of about 7 feet, which is about as high as a deer can reach standing on its hind legs. In addition to the problems deer cause for gardeners and homeowners, my wife and I we have had three vehicle collisions with deer between us, and last week I hit a bear. We weren’t hurt in any of these accidents, but in three of them there wai significant damage to the vehicles. Several weeks ago, returning home from a job near Remington, I took the short cut through Jeffersonton, across Route 229, that comes out below Amissville. Between Routes 229 and 211, I literally had to stop in the middle of the road, while about 30 deer crossed in front of me. Fauquier County has addressed the problem The folks in Fauquier County have been able to convince the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DFIF) that they have had enough. In Fauquier, when deer season comes in, you can take bucks or does, all season long. I did my best to try to get the DFIF folks to consider that for Rappahannock, but to no avail. Instead, they have given us a crossbow season. Perhaps, next year they will placate us with a season for blowguns, spears and knives. Archery Season When they started the archery season, years ago, I was a big supporter. It takes skill and it takes a lot of practice to be consistently successful with a bow that you must draw and hold and release, in the presence of a big game animal. I hunted with bow and arrow for many years, and it was some of the most intense and enjoyable hunting I have ever done. I even had an article published in Bowhunter Magazine, about taking a black bear and a spike buck the same day with the bow. But, hunting with a bow and arrow was something you could relate to. In your youth you may have made bows and arrows and hoped you would one day be able to hunt with the bow. I did. And, it was a tool that we know was used in this country before the age of the white man. You could identify with it. Muzzle Loaders When DGIF gave us a black powder/muzzleloader season, again, I was a big fan and supporter. There was skill involved, and it made the hunt more challenging than using dad’s old “thuddy-ought-six”. And, you knew that,in this country for many years, the muzzle loader, the black powder rifle, the musket, and the Brown Bess had been used by your forebears to put meat on the table. Where Is The IVadition? Killing deer with a crossbow doesn’t fit with my idea of hunting as a tradition, and hunting as a part of the culture I grew up with. It is to be hoped that our DGIF has not succumbed to the same pressures that have caused such controversy in other states, i.e., no longer managing deer hunting to ensure a healthy and vital deer herd for generations to come, but managing to provide maximum revenue from the sale of hunting licenses. Follow The Money I sure hope that is not the case. I have long praised the work of our fisheries and game biologists in Richmond, for bringing us to the point where we can go afield with hopes of bringing home some venison. But, I also know that DGIF receives the majority of its funds from boat titling and registration fees, and from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. This thing with crossbows is OK, I guess, but, it just doesn’t feel right. It feels contrived. I surely hope the good people at DGIF, who have done such a superb job in the past, have not lost sight of hunting as an integral part of the tradition and culture of growing up in rural Virginia. Plans underway for dried flower sale and house tour A year has passed by so swiftly, and now it is hard to remember the ice and snow of the past winter. However, before we are faced with another Rappahannock winter, we can look forward with pleasure to the 49th Annual Dried Flower and House Tour. When you look at an uncut field on any one of the beautiful roads in Rappahannock County, you think of its treasures. If the sight of the bright orange of butterfly weed in the median strip makes you pull the car over and grab for you gardening gear, or if your garage or attic is now full of hanging flowers that dried in the August heat, you must be getting ready for the Dried Flower Sale and House Tbur sponsored by the Episcopal Church women. It has been a fixture on the fall calendar of the county for the past years. Drying flowers seems like a very old-fashioned thing to do, what with the Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com abundance of silk flowers available nowadays and the florist sections of supermarkets always available. But finding and preserving nature’s bounty has it own rewards. Even as this is written, the arrangements are being created at Trinity’s Parish hall. Women have gathered all their materials and have begun the task of fashioning the perfect arrangement for each and every donated and collected container. The dried flower arrangements also will decorate the three houses chosen for the House Tbur this year. Call your friends and remind them of this special weekend, Oct. 15 and 16. Pot luck dinner Nels Parson is orchestrating a pot luck dinner at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday, October 8, starting at 5:30 p. m. Area churches and other agencies will be participating. All proceeds will go to help Hurricane Katrina victims. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. For infor to Casdeton Way 1 Special wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Norman of Castleton Way, who celebrated another year together on Wednesday October 5th. I Joseph Peregory entertained his mother, Janet with a surprise party on Saturday ip celebration of her birthday. Quests enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and son Robert, Jr. of Orange, Catherine Webb of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Mathew, Mark and friend Melissa of Culpeper, Missy Settle, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Eiuddy Grigsby all local. ! With a cake and ice cream par../, Joseph Peregory celebrated his birthday on Sunday. r Those enjoying the occasion with him in addition to ’ his family were Mrs. Ruth Peregory of Front Royal, Johnny, Kellie, Karla and Matthew of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Missy Settle, Ray Wharton, Mike Kerns and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby , local. Salem Way resident, Mrs. D. J. Dodson hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon honoring her husband, John and Mrs. Joyce Richards. About 50 guests attended. Belated birthday greetings go out to Suellen Wame, Hazel Delph, T. W. Miller and Joshua A. Hitt who all celebrated their days during the past week. After spending several weeks in Culpeper Regional r I J Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Hospital, Mrs. Hazel Hamm Delph is now a resident at Culpeper Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.. The Salem Fire Department held their open house at the fire house on 522 on Saturday and were very appreciative of the large turn out. Rev. Howard Frye, pastor of Nazareth Baptist Church, and fellow ministers met for the. Ministers Conference on Monday at Mt. Sina Baptist Church in Rochelle. Condolences go out to the family of Lyle “Posy” Martin who passed away in Culpeper on Friday, September 30. 3820 Prince William Pkwy. 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A $5 admission fee" will be charged with all proceeds going to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Fund. Rappahannock Nonprofit Center Some of you are probably wondering: What is the RNPC? It is the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center, which is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the vitality and success of community organizations and the nonprofit community in Rappahannock County and the surrounding region. Their vision is a healthy, vital Rappahannock County region strengthened through fully supported nonprofit efforts. The future of the Rappahannock County region’s unique cultural and natural resources depends largely on the effectiveness of its vibrant nonprofit and volunteer community. The RNCP believe that to best serve their missions, nonprofit organizations must be managed efficiently, employing best practice while preserving their passion for their cause. ( The mission of the Rappahannock Nonprofit Center is to help nonprofit organizations in our region improve their management practices and successfully attract the human, financial and other resources necessary to carry out their missions. New hunting ] regulations By Bill Kossu r Rappahannock News Stall'Writer On June 23rd, the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries allowed the use of crossbows during hunting season. Previously, hunters who were disabled and unable to use a standard bow could get a crossbow license, but they were banned for the general public. Crossbow licensing is now similar to archery licensing. On the website of the Virginia Depart-1 ment of Game and Inland Fisheries, they post details of the new ; regulations. As with standard bows, prospective crossbow hunters will need a license during bow hunt-: ing season, but no special license is required during y the general firearms season; If a hunter wants to use both a standard com-; pound bow and a cross- i bow during bow hunting season, both an archery j and a crossbow license j : would be required. Hunting from a stand with a crossbow is pro*/ hibited, and crossbow ■ hunting will still require the usual big game licenses that needed for any hunting. Ken Carter at Trading Post Guns in Rappahannock does not carry crossbows, but reports a big increase in customer interest. Carter says cross- • bows are more dangerously accident prone than either firearms or compound bows. Opining that that increased licensing revenue is the main motive behind this change, Carter expressed concern that it will lead to an increase in severe hunting injuries, particularly from hunters who may haul cocked crossbows up onto • tree stands, despite the legal prohibitions. Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler® timespapers.com •- v -.VU ,<*. ,, v \ 3*5 Harris Teer<" ■es Run Rain or Shine. Gates Open 10am • > • . V . . .. V*'. y Saturday, October 15,2005 ' ■ i T^e Plains, Virginia AIRBUS AmericanAirlines <j£§ We know why you fly Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • 1 larassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 14115 Lovers Lane Culpeper Business Center Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. , Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 v __ tmdSm

People generally don’t have warm and fuzzy feelings for spiders. Even the spiders of our popular culture are mostly baddies. Like Shelob, the big scary spider in “Lord of the Rings.” OK, so there’s “Charlotte’s Web.” But the sympathy we feel for Charlotte is quickly forgotten when we encounter a real spider. We try to fight against this unjustified arachnophobia since we know that most spiders are completely harmless. And what they lack in euteness they make up for in fascinating behaviors. Spiders are an ancient, diverse and ecologically important jgroup of arthropods. There are around 35,000 named species, 3000 of which are in North America. They are found in all habitats, but since most are small and inconspicuous we pay little attention to them. Like insects, spiders have segmented legs and external skeletons, but spiders have two body segments instead of three, and eight legs. Most have eight eyes arranged in bizarre patterns that differ Photo by Richard Lykes Tickled Children are flocking to the Flint Hill Post Office to enjoy a special exhibit of colorful Muppet characters to announce the release of a new .37 cent stamp honoring Jim Henson, the Muppet creator. Thanks to thj enterprising Flint Hill postmaster, Lee Morrison, the “Elmo" character that disappeared some months ago from the post office has been replaced with a number of other Elmo characters in different guises, including the “Hokey Pokey Elmo” and “Shout, Shout, Shout Elmo.” All the colorful characters speak, shout and dance, much to the delight of the children. r RappNature Sara and Jim Lawray from group to group. Below the eyes are jaws called chelicerae that have fangs at the tip. Take a look at Shelob in the movie and you’ll get a fairly accurate view of the “face” of a typical spider. All spiders are predators that feed mainly on insects. Most, but not all, subdue their prey with venom of some sort. The bites of venomous spiders are usually harmless to humans, although black widow and brown recluse bites can be dangerous. All spiders also produce silk from glands attached to six nozzle-like spinnerets at the tip of the abdomen. Spider silks are proteins released from the spinnerets as liquids that harden as they are drawn from the body. A spider can change the consistency of the strand by adjusting the mixture t>f silks supplied by each spinneret. In this way silks that vary in stickiness and strength can be manufactured for different uses. Spiders are notable for their elaborate web-building, but not all spiders build webs. Hunting species like wolf spiders, jumping spiders, crab spiders, and tarantulas produce silk but do not make webs. Spiders use silk to line nests, form draglines and enclose eggs and young in cocoons. Young spiderlings of many species also use silken strands to parachute through the air. And of course, many build webs. This time of year some of the most conspicuous spiders are females of the orb-weaving Photo courtesy of Jim Lawrey Female yellow garden spider Argiope species. These are large spiders found throughout the United States and Canada. They can be recognized by their yellow and black banded abdomens and legs. They build vertical webs in open, sunny sites in weedy areas or gardens. The webs are marked with heavy zigzag patterns running through the center that look like spider writing (remember Charlotte?). A really neat video of an actual orb-web construction can be found at: http y/pages.unibas .ch/dib/nlu/ staff/sz/webconstruct.html Male Argiope spiders are much smaller than females and can sometimes be seen in separate webs nearby those of females. As is typical of invertebrate males in the natural world, the lives of male spiders are brutal and short. They spend most of their time fighting with other males and trying to entice larger, more dangerous females to mate. And in the case of Argiope aurantia, males die almost immediately after mating and the females eat them! During the day, a female can typically be found hanging upside down in the center of her web waiting for an insect to fly by. If one gets stuck in the web, a spider can tell from the thread vibrations its size and location. If she deems it safe to eat, she bites it and wraps it in silk. Later on she consumes the contents of the insect, leaving the carcass in the web to be removed later. After spending a day, catching and eating insects a female typically destroys and. eats the interior threads of her web at night and builds a brand new web for the next da^s catch. By early fall females have mated and begin to lay eggs for the winter. Eggs of Argiope,, spp. are typically placed in large, tan, spherical cocoons attached to plant stems in fields. Hundreds of spiderlings hatch in the fall but. remain inside the cocoon over the winter. They’re cannibalistic and feed on each other prior to emerging in the spring to begin their own webs. In favorable climates, females can survive the winter, but around here the winters are, too cold and the adults die. Argiope spiders certainly aren’t as threatening as Shelob, nor are they as agree-' able and charming as Charlotte. They pay no atten- ■ tion to us, are not particularly' social, they catch and eat • insects and even each other. Is this good or bad? We don’t ■ know. But we find our’ arachnophobia diminishes the more we watch the daily activ- ■ ities of real spiders. We welcome your com-' ments on this or anything elsenatural philosophical. 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Obituaries/B6 Classifieds/B8-B 12 Countryside Section B October 6, 2005 www.timescommunity.com Old Rag Mountain - Winter Old Rag Mountain - Spring Old Rag Mountain - Summer Old Rag Mountain — Fall Pellegatta focused on Rappahannock By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer What makes a photograph great? What makes it art rather than simple imaging? A great photograph is one that evokes an emotional reaction, that makes one stop and want to continue looking, gleaning pleasure through many long seconds of gazing. The image may later pop into your head, to be enjoyed again in memory, just as lines from a good song or poem, a good novel or a good movie will become a part of you, popping into your head and influencing your thoughts and emotions long after they are no longer physically present before you. The photography of multi-decade Rappahannock icon Ted Pellegatta, Jr. is of that sort. Pellegatta is having a one-man show of his landscapes at The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington starting today, October 6, and running through October 27th. Pellegatta will be at the gallery from 4 to 7 p.m. this Sunday, October 9, for an artists’s reception. A familiar face to many in Rappahannock, Pellegatta has himself become a fixture of the local landscape he photographs. In its early years, Pellegatta could often be found holding court on the front porch of Mountainside Market on pleasant afternoons. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Anita L. Sherman T.C. ‘Ted’ Pellegatta, Jr. First Morning Light From Pellegatta’s 2005 calendar Anyone who came there in those days remembers his hundreds of portraits of Rappahannock men, women and children adorning the walls. They somehow playfully captured the bright side of the souls of his subjects, begging the viewer to linger over them, thinking warm thoughts about how nice it would be tolcnow these people in the pictures. But this showing is of the land, not the people of Rappahannock. It’s a local display of a local artist’s selection of local landscapes. Their captured bucolic moments remind the viewer what pleasure there is to be had in Rappahannock. County in just stopping and looking around. The familiarity of many of the views emphasize and maybe even help cement the strong connection to this place, this particular pastoral patch of the planet felt by the people who live here. For that reason, a Pellegatta photo would make a perfect holiday present to make out-of town relatives jealous of where you live- or for family and friends nearby to remember why we live here. Along with the showcase photos for sale, Pellegatta has a set of fine art posters depicting the anchor, the mooring post of Rappahannock County - Old Rag Mountain - showing her in each of the four seasons. Bucolic edge Bom in Bethlehem, PA, in 1939, Pellegatta did a stint in the marines in the 1950s, traveled extensively and had several careers before becoming a self taught photographer in Rappahannock. He has had a business wholesaling produce, he’s worked in restaurants and he ran a wine importing firm out of his house at one point. His first exposure to Rappahannock came in 1970. Living in Arlington and working in restaurants, Pellegatta came out to help a friend who was filming a documentary on the county for National Geographic. A regular visitor and Rappahannock reflection A photograph from Pellegatta’s upcoming 2006 calendar weekender for many years, it wasn’t until 1984 that Pellegatta picked up a camera, and 1990 when he moved to Rappahannock full time. As with many who come here from outside, how to both be here and be well employed were a difficult puzzle at first. Pellegatta solved the puzzle by creating a business as a wine importer. He would arrange wine shipments from Morocco to Disney corporation. “The gig was a vehicle to come out here,” said Pellegatta, and a way to finance becoming a professional photographic artist. Because the business worked entirely by phone, fa^c and mail, it wasn’t place specific. Shortly after, in 1991, he opened Piedmont Fine Arts, a small gallery in the basement of the Clopton House. His gallery turned out to be short lived. For a while, he shared space See PELLEGATTA, Page B7 Johns to speak at RAAC Library Series By Virginia Liberatore Special to the Rappahannock News “I have a great job,” said Chris Johns, a Rappahannock resident who recently became editor of “National Geographic" magazine. Johns will be speaking at the Rappahannock library on Friday, October 14 as part of RAAC’s monthly series. After 17 years as a photo journalist, Johns is now responsible for the entire editorial content of a magazine that has a circulation of 44 million and is published in 28 languages. He finds this kind of influence very exciting and has plans to expand its reach. “National Geographic is going through some changes,” he said. r—r “We want it to be a ‘must-read’ for people interested in the world around them. We want to shed light on a world that is very complicated and help give meaning to the relationship between people and their environment.” Most of us grew up with “National Geographic’s” lush color photographs of exotic people in exotic places. For many, it offered the first view of entirely naked bodies whose unclothed state was somehow not so scandalous because their visual context was so foreign, feathered and fascinating. And just like in the old days, the relationship See JOHNS, Page B6 Photo courtesy of National Geographic National Geographic editor Chris Johns to speak at RAAC library series Photos courtesy of Embassy of Thailand BEAUTIFUL: Traditional Thai dancers from the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C. will be performing for the “A Little Thai in Little Washington” benefit on October 23. ‘A Little Thai in Little Washington’ benefit planned By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News , Thanks to the generosity of concerned Rappahannock . citizens who joined together to help “adopt” a Thai fishing village destroyed by the devastating tsunami of last' December, some 121 villagers are rebuilding their village and putting their lives back together again. With the help of donations from our area, most of the villagers no longer five in tents. Ban Pak Tream, the “adopted village” near Phuket, now has drinking water, fishing boats are being rebuilt, healthcare facilities are being replaced, and a new jitney taxi named “Rappahannock County” car, ries children to school. , Following up on their pledge to make a sustained commitment to fund the recovery of this small village, the Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization is sponsoring an afternoon of food, music and dance from Thailand for ON THE GO: Thanks to donations made by the Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization in Rappahannock, the villagers of Ban Pak Tream now have a jitney taxi named “Rappahannock County” which carries children to schoqj. GONE FISHING: To help revive their local economy, Rappahannock citizens have helped the village fishermen replace several of their boats that were destroyed by the tsunami last year. Sunday, afternoon, October 23. Appropriately titled “A Little Thai in Little Washington,” See THAI, Page B2

ir-*' & Upcoming Events Previews - Eric Cantor’s 5 representative to visit Eric Cantor’s Community Outreach Director, Barbara 2005, at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Congressman Cantor’s office is happy to provide this service to speak with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly e national topics or issues before the United States Congress. ' Constituents who with to make direct contact with ■ Congressman Cantor’s District Offices may call (540) 825v «960 in Culpeper or (1-800) 438-3793 in Richmond. In addik ti°n, constituents may visit <http://cantor.house.gov>. »L Bleu Rock Inn music I The Bleu Rock Inn presents and evening of inspiring music. Join us Thursday, October 13th at 7pm as we welcome back Brooke Parkhurst and Lorraine Duisit. Brooke, a Wammy award winning musician, will perform traditional Irish and Appalachian music on baryo, guitar and Irish flute. Lorraine, a former member of Trapezoid, is an accomplished singer-songwriter and amazing solo artist. The Bleu Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington, VA across from RCHS. For more info contact Jim McCullough at 540-987-3190. Brooke Parkhurst Civil War im Roundtable Meetings Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting The Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable’s monthly * ? dinner meeting will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2005,at ' the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Everyone, members and | non-members are invited and welcome. Mr. Joe McKinney will speak on “Cavalry Leadership.” Mr. McKinney is a historian who lives in Brandy Station, VA near the battlefield and Fleetwood Hill, the site of the largest cavalry battle in the U.S. Joe graduated from West Point in 1970. Rising to the rank of Lt. Col., he served in a variety of command and staff assignments, including tours as * an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam and as a tactics instrucf tor at the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. He has spoken often to Civil War groups in the area on the cavalry, and General Alexander Napoleon Duffie’. The evening starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by the program. Guests can come just for the program if they wish. For reservations I and directions call President Jim Flanagan at 540-439-3549 by Monday, October 10. v . 5 For information about Fauquier County Civil War j ,, Roundtable visit our website at: wwwJccwrt.org. Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting •C The next meeting of the Blue Ridge Civil War Roundtable will be on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at the Public House Restaurant in Flint Hill, VA. Ms Debra Sandoe McCauslin will talk on “ Kitty Payne’s * Pain”. This is the story about Kitty Payne and her four chil* dren who were once slaves in Rappahannock County, VA; - were freed; and then recaptured and returned to slavery. Debra lives in Heidlersburg, PA, eight miles north of Gettysburg. She was born in Gettysburg and is a life-long resident of Adams County. She has worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 25 years. For several years ' Debra has bear researching the life and death of George Washington Sandoe, who was the first to fall at Gettysburg. His story was published in the August 2000 issue of the Civil War Times Illustrated. She has developed and taught the course, “The Rebels Have Arrived” at the Harrisburg Area ‘ Community College and she has spoken to school groups, his- • torical preservation societies and Civil War roundtables in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. She is currently * serving on the Board of Directors for The Preservation Society of Gettysburg/Adams County where she chairs the / ; Underground Railroad Committee. * The evening starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by the program. The cost of the meal is $12 per person. Everyone, members and ; non-members are invited and welcome. A person can come | just for the program at 8:00 pjm. if they wish. For reservations and directions call Gary Wilson at 540* , 547-4106 by Monday, October 17. Gadino CeUars 2004 Red Wines to be released ! It is with great pleasure that we present our 2004 vintage Cabernet Franc and Merlot wines for sale for the first . tame on October 15. lb celebrate this dual occasion well provide the smooth sound of PopsWalker, Blues vocalist ; and guitarist on Saturday. On Sunday, you can listen to i the accopella sounds of the Virginia Gentlemen, a Virginia \ barbershop quartet. Don’t miss this event! I Gadino Cellars is located on Schoolhouse Road in Washington, Va. Hume (540) 987-9292 for more information. ‘Homecoming’ at Scrabble School ’ The Directors of the Scrabble School Preservation • Foundation will sponsor the First Annual “Scrabble School ; Homecoming” to be held at the Mount Lebanon Baptist ■ Church in Scrabble on October 29, 2005, H am. - 2 p.m. ! Activities will include a picnic at Mount Lebanon with entertainment provided by local music groups. Iburs of the old Scrabble School building will be conducted. This event will be a fun time with food, music and memories. Donations will be accepted for the food with all other activities free. For more information please call Dorothy Warner, 9878103, Lillian Aylor, 987-8064, Ellen Timbers, or Anna Allsberry, 675-1243. Massanova Pentecostal Church Located on Rt. 691 Aaron Mountain Road in Castleton, Massanova Pentecostal Church was built in 1928. It was the first Pentecostal Church established in Rappahannock County. No one seems to know where the name Massanova came from, but we do know that in Latin the last part of Massanova (nova) means “new.” God was giving us a new beginning. Rev. L. D. Savage, a native of Virginia, has filled the role of minister since October 1975. Rev. Savage knows that The Lord has blessed this congregation as a new sanctuary and fellowship hall have been added. In 1981, a church school was started. Come and join them with anointed i preaching, spirit filled services, prayers k for the sick, special singing, Sunday '' School for all ages and a Children’s Church. Regular Sunday services include Sunday School 10 a.m., Children’s Church, 11:15 a.m., i_,noir rracnce o p.m., Youth Service at 6 p.m., and Evening Service at 7 p.m. The church has a Tuesday Evening Worship service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information about Massanova Pentecostal Church, phone (540) 937-5661. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuct Massanova Pentecostal Church Smithsonian Chamber players will be at The Theatre Oct. 8 It’s baroque. It’s brilliant. It’s music that has spanned the ages. On Saturday, October 8 at 8:00 pirn. at the Theatre at Washington, the “Smithsonian at Little Washington” series, now in its fourteenth year, presents the Smithsonian Consort of Viols in a program of 17th. century English instrumental music. Artistic director Kenneth Slowik, treble viol, along with Jonathan Manson, tenor viol, and Craig Trompeter, bass viol, will delight the audience with selections from William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Lupo, Thomas Tbmkins and others. The viols differ from violin-family instruments in having six or seven strings rather than four. Viols were often decorated with various inlaid patterns and provided with a decorative scroll. Tickets for the concert on October 8 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s new schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA® aol.com Photo courtesy of The Theatre Smithsonian’s 1718 Barak Norman bass viol — an instrument to be played at the concert. Five times the fun A four-generation celebration was held at the home of Darlene and Clint Conover of Lima, Ohio on Aug. 1 Melzie Woodward of Rixeyville, Va., (formerly of Castleton) is the great-grandmother of Ashlynn and Alexis. Melzie turned 82 in April. Darlene is the daughter of Melzie and the late J. T. Woodward Jr. She presently resides in Lima, Ohio with her husband, Clint. Dorenda is Melzie’s granddaughter and she, along with her husband Charles, daughters Ashlynn and Alexis reside in Orange, Va. Pictured in the back row left to right are: Darlene Conover, Melzie Woodward, and Ashlynn Pullen. Front row ladies are Alexis Pullen (left) and Dorenda Pullen on the right. Photo courtesy of Darlene Conover Thai From Page B1 the afternoon benefit features a fabulous selection of delectable Thai food, music and crafts, the showing of a special documentary on the adopted fishing village, and an extraordinary performance by a traditional Thai Dance Company—all courtesy of the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C. The afternoon begins at 3:00 p.m. with food, music, and village-made crafts at the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church in Little Washington. Following the social event, guests will walk over to The Theatre in Washington for a viewing of a documentary film of the recoveiy efforts being made in the adopted village and for a special performance by a traditional Thai' Dance Company provided by the Thai Embassy. Dessert and coffee will be served back at Trinity Parish House. These laudable efforts— including the October 23 benefit—are sponsored by the Thailand Tsunami Relief Organization, a group inspired by Alaina and Marc Cugnon of Flint Hill who have lived in Thailand. TTRO is a 501 (c) (3) organization and $75.00 of the $100 donation is fully tax deductible. For additional information, please contact Alaina Love Cugnon at (540) 631-0174. Footnote The generous contributions made this year by the United States and its citizens to Thailand’s tsunami relief have not gone unnoticed by the government of Thailand and its people. Recognizing the immediate needs of hurricane survivors in our four southern Gulf Coast states, Thailand has donated over 26 tons of food, six tons of blankets, and a team of health professionals and forensic experts to help. Religious Notes Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church of Washington will be having their revival which started Sunday, October 2 and continues through Friday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Bennie Beckum from Georgia. There will be special singing and nursery provided. Pastor John Burke invites all to attend. Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville invites you to attend their fall revival beginning Sunday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 14. Each night revival will begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday the 9th when service will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Bennie Beckum of Georgia. There will be special singing and nursery provided. The church is located on US 211 just west of Route 229 intersection. Everyone is welcome. Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly will have a Homecoming Celebration on October 9. Their morning service will begin at 10 a.m. with Rev. Leah DeLong their new minister. At 2 p.m. they will celebrate God’s love at Reager School, their social hall beside the church. They will have an “Old Fashion Covered Dish Meal” followed by a special autumn hymn sing with three gospel groups performing. Everyone is welcome to attend and to meet and welcome Rev. Leah Delong to the community. A Precept Bible class entitled “Covenants” will begin on Tuesday, October 11 at 9 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. An evening class on the same subject will be taught from 7 to 9 p.m. starting October 25 at the Amissville Baptist Church. This class will present our “Covenant God, Living in the Security of his Unfailing Love.” For information and to sign up contact Jeanette Beck at (540) 937-9954 or Pat Alward at (540) 675-2568. Beth Farmer Poplin will return to Woodville Baptist Church on Sunday, October 9 at 11 a. m. She will be joined by Evangelist Paul Jenkins, who works with youth ministries. Beth is an accomplished sacred and gospel music artist with two albums, “Reflections of the Father” and “Sonshine.” Both Beth and Paul have overwhelming response to their ministry. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear and meet them in person. The Woodville Church is located on Route 522 five miles south of Sperryville and 15 miles north of Culpeper. Pastor Doug Farmer and the congregation invite the community to join them. A Kids’ Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church has begun its second year. All children in Grades 1-3 are invited to attend. The Kids’ Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. This program consists of Bible memorization, games, singing, crafts, refreshments and fun. For more information, call the Washington Baptist Church office at 675-3336. 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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at Quest Movement Arts Center Monday and Wednesday evening: 5:30 Nia (creative/fun fitness!) 7 p.m. yoga (all levels always welcome) Wednesday mornings 9 a.m. yoga and 10:30 a.m. Nia Thursday evening SyneryDance with Virginie (937-5609) 6 to 7:30 p.m. $15/drop in or $72 for 6 weeks session All Nia/Yoga classes are $15/drop in or monthly rates - $55/1 day per week $75/ 2 days per week private sessions and studio rentals, call Kim at 987-8039. Quest Movement Arts Center is located at 47 Main St., Sperryville 987-8039 October: Seminars Tb Walk and Not Grow Weary (inspirational study). Has life left you feeling out of breath, drained? Learn how to identify human problems and welcome God’s solution. Sundays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, from 5:30-7 pm., Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 3495814. Comfort and Care (GriefShare), Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., weekly seminar and support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Free. Tfeens and adults welcome. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. Comfort and Care (GriefShare), Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. weekly seminar and support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Culpeper Hospital (conference room), Free. Teens and adults welcome. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. Care Caf6 - Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Invite your friend who is ill, bereaved, a caregiver, or a family member of a loved one deployed in the military to the Care Caf<§ for a cup of coffee, a brief respite, a place to sit and chat. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen 540-349-5814. Community Prayer Hour, Thursdays, Noon until 1:00 pm, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Come for prayer. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. 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, November: Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on October 19, November 2 and November 16. There will not be a clinic on November 30. For more information call the Fauquier Free clinic at (540) 347-0394. 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 6: Ted Pellegatta opens one-man show The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington will feature photographs by Ted Pellegatta, renowned for his Rappahannock calendars and other lush photographs. Gallery opens at 12:30. Artist’s reception will be on Sunday, October 9. October 7: RAAC Fall Membership Party The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community is having its Fall Membership Party Friday, October 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Square Terrace on Gay Street, Washington prior to the showing of “Bride and Prejudice” at the Theatre at Washington. Refreshments will be served. Beth Levick will play the harp. All members are welcome. Not a member? No problem. Renew or join anew at the party. Annual mem bership fees are as follows; Individual: $25; Family: $30; Sustaining: $50; Patron: $100; Benefactor: $500. Call (540) 675-3193 for more information. October 8: Fall bazaar Wesley Chapel United Methodist Women are holding their 32nd annual fall bazaar at the National Guard Armory in Warrenton, 8:30 until 2:00. There will be baked goods; jellies, preserves & pickles; white elephant table, handmade items. Lunch will be served. For further information, call 540-347-7475. October 8 and 9: Smokehouse sixth annual Fall Fest Smokehouse will host it’s sixth annual Fall Fest on October 8 and 9 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Please come out to the picturesque Sperryville area next weekend and partake of our fest (as well as festival-hopping to Sunnyside's and Sharp Rock’s events!) The area’s only Meadery and funkiest listening space again has unique offerings only to be found in Rappahannock county. Our Braggot (which uses hops grown in rapp co) including an oakaged version will be joined by our Traditional Mead and once-a-year tapped Hard Cider in our tasting house. The musical vibes will be provided by: SAT- dawgmung dulcimer (early), Ben Mason (2-4), Steve Hagedorn (from Laiighing Man 4-5:30 p.m., Jampossible interesting and/or infamous guests, possible bonfire (5:30-?) SUNMo1 dulcimer (early), Mo...that’s Maureen Day (2-3), Alice Reeve and Aplus(3:30-5:30 p.m. Come on out and bring your: frisbees, dogs (the non cat-attacking kind), noisemakers, who-honkers, kites, binoculars, blankets, children, costumes and energy for an old fashioned human-be-in! Look for cool Smokehouse shirts coming soon (similar to our labels with artistic license added!) October 8: Fall Wine and Music Festival Come and eqjoy a crisp autumn day down and the view of Old Rag Mountain, on the farm with the folks at Sharp Rock Vineyard on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For an afternoon of great music, wine, gourmet food and there will be a raffle for a night in one of the B & B cottages. Relax to the music of “Scuffletown”, an acoustic duo that plays solid original folk music with lots of zest. The cost $ 10/person includes wine glass, tasting, a glass of wine and music. Rain or Shine. October 8: Viva Las Vegas Night Wanted individuals or businesses to donate: Silent auction items and raffle prizes, snacks, appetizers, paper products for Viva Las Vegas Night on Satin-day, 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. October 8: Annual Fall Harvest Festival in Sperryville Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary will have their first Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Cars on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music, games, contests and food. It’s fun for all ages. For more information, call Michelle Jenkins at (540) 9879440. 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 comer of US 211 and 522 in Sperryville. October 8: Rappahannock Relief Fundraising dinner Nels Parson is orchestrating a pot luck dinner to be held at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday, October 8 starting at 5:30 p.m. Area churches and other agencies will be participating. All proceeds will go to help Hurricane Katrina victims. Eveiyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Phone Nels at 675-3122 for information. October 8: Fall Harvest Festival Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is looking for vendors *fnr 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 9878275 or Charlotte Jenkins at 987-8683. Please provider your name, phone number and type of vendor. Aiiyone who can donate time for music call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Please provider your name, phone number and type of music. vciouersociety Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Rappahannock Historical Society will be on Sunday, October 9th at the home of John and Judy Tble at 285 Rock Mills Road. The picnic will be from 3-6 p.m. - rain or shine! RHS will provide a ham and a smoked turkey, as well as mustard and buns. Beverages will also be provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Please bring a covered dish plus a lawn chair for each member of your party. There is ample parking and a lovely lawn and pond. There will be a short business meeting, including a report on the current status of the RHS Oral History Project. The business meeting will start promptly at 3:15. We are trying something new this year - a Silent Auction. Everyone is invited to donate one item for the auction. You can bring your item with you to the picnic or drop it off at the RHS office up to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 7. Prospective members are welcome. Questions? Call the Historical Society at 675-1163 or email: rapphist@earthlink.net. October 10: Sushi Night Come to the Griffin Tavern for scrumptious rolls and sashimi platters made especially for you by Chef Ibdd. Warm or cold sake will also be served. October 11: Culpeper Minute Men meet Mr. Brian Fairchild, a retired CIA Operations Officer, will speak on “Terrorism and How to Protect Your Freedom” at the Tuesday, October 11, meeting of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter of the NSDAR. The meeting will be held at the Rappahannock County Public library at 1:30 p.m. The library is on US 211, Washington, YA The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter is made up of members from three counties: Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison. All meetings are open to the public. October 11: Hit the Bull's-Eye Dart League is held at The, Griffin Tavern every Tuesday night. Games start at 7 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee. * Come in and challenge some of the best arrow men in the county. Trophies and bragging rights will be given out at end of season tournament. October 13,27: BLEU ROCK INN Brooke Parkhurst & Lorraine Duisit October 13 th 7 p.m. Free. Wammy award winning artist performing traditional Irish and Appalaichain music. Brooksie Wells, CD Release Party on October 22nd at 7 p.m. $8 cover Celebrating the release of her new album “Been There”, Brooksie brings her country and rock roots music to the Bleu Rock Inn. Joining her for the evening will be Medicine Wind and Jeff Severson. Aplus October 27th, 7 p.m. free Alice Reeve, Tam Guidice and Harry Crusenberry performing a unique mixture of original heartfelt songs and crowd pleasing covers. The Bleu Rock In is located at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington, (across from RCHS). For more information, contact Jim McCullough at (540) 9873190. October 15: Family Fall Festival and Yard Sale On Saturday, October 15, Wakefield Country Day School, located at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill, will host a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the school grounds. Activities will include a yard sale, fall plants for sale, assorted baked goods and hot and cold food, face painting, a pinata, a hands-on science project, egg races, a beanbag toss, a cake walk, jewelry and candles for sale, mini-golf, and a moon bounce. Proceeds from the Festival will help fund various class and club projects throughout the year, and with most prices in the 25(2 to $1 range, it’s a great way to spend the day for the whole family. In case of rain, activities will)« moved to the gymnasium. October 15: Hidden Treasures II Fall Showing Rappahannock Quilt Club will be showing more of the Hidden Treasures of Rappahannock County on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Washington Fire Hall from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A $5 admission fee will be charged with all proceeds going to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Fund. Their first show was a spectacular success and they have more beautiful examples of antique and modem quilts for your viewing pleasure. October 16: Ki Theatre Directing Workshop Sunday from 10-3 learn the basic principles of directing from Julie Portman in a hands on workshop at Ki Theatre. This master teacher will take the experienced and completely new through the elements of directing. Advanced registration is required. Price is $50 Students will receive a discount. Call 540-987-3164 or info@kitheatre.com for additional information and to reserve your space. October 22: Warrenton Singer/SongWrtter releases new alkoriginal CD, “Been There” Brooksie Wells, veteran children’s musician and mother of two, returns to her county and-rock roots with a new CD. Come celebrate at a CD release party on October 22 at the Bleu Rock Inn in Washington at 7-10 p.m. Recorded in her Warrenton home studio, she combined local talent with well-known old friends from her early days in the music business, both to perform and produce the recording. For more information contact Lisa Kay Howard at (540) 270-2875 or visit www.brooksiewells.com October 22: Rabies Vaccination Clinic There will be a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, October 22 at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) located on Route 639 off of US 211 in Amissville by the landfill starting at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per pet. All proceeds wil go to RAWL. Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs from any county. Pets must be at least 4 months old. For more information, all (540) 937-3336. October 22: Yard Sale There will be an indoor yard sale at the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations of articles are needed and can be picked up by members by calling 675-3615. Please assist the fire department in this ambulance purchase fundraiser. October 29: Crossing Workshop on caring for our own at death Helping famihes 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) 6368315 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 partici pating galleries in this first, of what is hop 1 to be an annual two-day art festival. Tbur Headquarters will be the Washington, VA Fire Hall with driving tour information available. Admission is free. A suggested $10 donation goes to RAAC. For more information, call (540) 675-3193 or visit www.raac.org November 6: 4-H Chili Cook fundraiser Do you think you have a chili recipe that is the best? Do all of your friends and family love your chili recipe? The Rappahannock County 4-H Livestock Club is inviting everyone to participate in their 4-H Chib Cook-Off to be held at the Rappahannock County High School on Sunday November 6th from 2-6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to both the participants and winner of the best chili in Rappahannock County. If you would like to be a participant, please contact Hazel Zinn-Day at 937-3185. Participant spaces are hmited. November 12: CCLC Annual Auction Everyone is invited to CCLC’s Tenth Annual Fall Auction and Party on Saturday, November 12, at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Doors open at 5:30pm to a sumptuous gourmet feast prepared by the RCHS Culinary Arts class. The $25 entry fee entitles guests to food, libations, and fun, as the Washington School brims with unique treasures up for bid during a Live Auction. Guests may also browse and bid on Silent Auction offerings, or purchase priced items from The Shoppe. Proceeds benefit CCLC’s Scholarship Program for the pre-school and school-age children of Rappahannock. October-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 October through December. For more information, including class times and descriptions, please call Meghan at (540) 987-8081. October-December: Yoga at Belle Meade Summer yoga is now underway at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Rt. 231. The Fall Session will continue through December 18. Fee is $12 for drop-ins, $10 for 6 or more classes or with registration. Monday, 10:30 a.m to 12 p.m. (Maiy, Janice) Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. (Maiy, Janice) Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (Tanya, Mary, Kit) Come join us in this beautiful setting. Questions? Email maryomeara® earthlink.net, or call Maiy O’Meara at 825-1215. More information available at http:www.sunandmoonstudio.com. GED Classes Enroll now for GED classes in Rappahannock County. Evening GED classes are designed for adults over the age of 18 years old. Classes are Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You must register with Regional Adult Education for PD # 9 in order to enroll in class. There is a $25 assessment fee for pre and post test assessments, but the class and books are free. Enrollment is limited to 8 students, so call early to reserve your seat. Call 8250476 for more information or to enroll. Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Hail to the chef Denise Chandler’s “Country Places Realty” Chili is'a multi-pot, twoday creation to prepare. Gome to the 4-H Chili Cook-Off Bluegrass Festival at the Rappahannock County High School, November 6th from 2-6 p.m. to cheer her on in the competition! Advance tickets are available at the Beauty Box in Washington, Drum and Strum in Warrenton and Culpeper Music Store. Advance tickets are $10. At the door, $12. Students are $5 and children under 5 are free.

It’s a national birthday celebration: 4-H is 104 years old By Jenny Kapsa Special to the Rappahannock News October 2-8 marks the beginning of the new 4-H year. National 4-H week will be celebrated throughout the country as the nation’s largest non-formal youth development organization. Some 8.3 million youth Mall us and see why Rappahannock National Bank is... RAPPAHANNOCK’S CHOICE LENDER FOR LAND & FARMS Rappahannock National Bank mn>np»attMMCtttiik com Ask Fur Kim love (.">10) (877) 6.")2-11-2 7 Bank Hoad HO. Box 17<> Viasliiugton. \ \ 227 (7 mm Member Prtulucts you waul, service you deserve, from a lender you can trust. H)l( are involved in 4-H throughout the United States, with 199,386 in Virginia. In celebration of our new 4H year, all 5-19-year-olds are invited to join in one of the many 4-H clubs and camping programs offered in Rappahannock County. 4-H clubs offer free enrollment, generally meet one time per month, and offer hands-on learning opportunities. There is something for everyone that always includes lots of fun. Amissville 4-H Club (ages 5-19) Come and have a wonderful time making crafts and participating in community service activities. Jennifer Gray (“Mama G”) has been involved with 4-H for years and provides a fun, hands-on learning experience for all of her club members. The next club meeting will be October 27, 6 p.m., at Bethel Church. Phone Jennifer Gray at (540) 937-3899 for more information. 4-H Cloverbud Club (ages 5-8) If you have a 5-8-year-old who. likes arts and crafts and working and playing with other children, then have your child attend a meeting. Parents are asked to attend the club meetings with their children and will be asked to participate in the programming. More involvement equals more program variety equals more fun, so come and get involved! Diana Corbin and her daughter, Kara, are co-leading this club, and plan to meet the first Monday of each month. For more information, please call Diana at 547-3452. 4-H Shredders Ski Club (ages 13+) If you enjoy skiing and snow boarding and would like to learn more about these sports and want to hear from the professionals in the ski industry, this club is for you. Call Carol Lucking at (540) 987-9556 for activities and meeting dates. 4-H Tally Ho Horse and Pony Club (ages 9-19) If you enjoy horses and want to learn more about raising, riding and caring for these animals, then you will love this club. Members do not have to own a horse to join. Horse club meetings are usually held regardless of weather. Contact Kim Nelson at (540) 937-7326 or 347-9755 for information on club activities and meeting dates. 4-H Livestock Club (ages 9-19) Learn to purchase, raise, care for and possibly sell a livestock animal. This club offers hands-on information that is useful for all youth who own livestock. The next Club meeting will be October 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Extension Office. Call Jim Massie at (540) 937-5361 for more information. Rappahannock 4-H Shooting Education Club (ages 9-19) Learn about gym safety and shooting sports skills. Contact Stan Dye at (540) 937-5698 for meeting dates and times for this club. The Mutt-kateers 4-H Dog Club (ages 9-19) If you want to learn how to raise, care for and train a dog, you should join this club. Sally Petty knows the ins and outs of working with dogs. Skills learned from this club are very useful for any family with a dog. For information on activities for this club, contact Sally Petty at (540) 987-9632. Rappahannock Office Brokers of Farms, Estates and Fixe Country Property ^JIsS ShaIJjUW Cheek LaSE - The ideal farm - 59 mostly , open, Killing, acres with 3 ponds, 2 houses and outbuild- i ings. Home has 3 BDR and 1.5 BTH. 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Guest cottage. 6 stall stable, paddocks, 93 teres, trout stream. $1,65(MM)0 C 'ontcu t Peter Wiley OlJ) JENKINS Farm - 80 ± acres in VoF easemcnL Numerous building sites, hiking and riding trails, old stone walls, an ideal pond site and mature hardwoods. Contact Justin H. Wiley RoCKhIXiK - Beautifully remodeled contemporary home on 15 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR, 3 BTH. screened porch, stone fireplace. More land available. $749,000 Contort Cheri Woodard ORCHARD PtlAK 77 + acres in VoF-easement. Impressive mountain views and sumHinded by protected land. Completely private but very convenient to Washington. VA. $775,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley WmBmmSMKmmmmmMmmEmMmKmmmKmamm CasTI£ Heights - Secluded A-Frame with spectacjlar views. 2 BDR. 1.5 BTH large living room with ireplace. 2nd floor deck, recently remodeled. 5 acres vith stream. $329,000 Contact Thome Auchter IjiE HIGHWAY - Nicely renovated farm house with two bedrooms, one bath and large two story garage. On Rt. 211 near the Park. Ideal for tourist related business. $349,000 Contact Martin Wixulanl Old Stiluwlse Road - 10 acres III Culpeper Co. with commanding views of die Blue Ridge. A st>lid tltree bedroom. 2.5 bath log home needs renovation $380,000 Coniucl Client Wotulanl il'.NW Hills - 25 acres with breathtaking views. Contemporary home with great room, kitcheivfamily mom. 3 BDR. 4 BTH. Ideal for v ines ard aixlor w inerv $1.325,000 Contact Justin H Wiles Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Cheri F. W oodard - 540-987-9080 Peter Wiley - 540-672-0773 Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 257 Gay Street, P.O. Box 102, Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3999 www.farmandestate.net 4-tt I'erionmng Arts Club (ages 9-19) Along with acting, participants will learn about set design, make-up, masks and costumes, play writing, lighting, and choreography. There are many components that make a play a success, and each of these will be introduced to the 4-H members in this dub. Please call Cherl Crews at (540) 937-2737 to learn about meeting locations and more about this new club. 4-H Junior Garden Club (ages 9-19) Participants learn about gardening by visiting farms, performing community service projects, dealing with gardening, and making garden-related crafts. The next club meeting will be October 25, after school, at the Extension Office. Phone Sally Havstad at (540) 9879342 for details. 4-H Camp Club (ages 13-19) If you are a teenager who would like to be involved in one of the three yearly camping programs offered by Rappahannock County, this club is for you. Partddpants learn the tricks of the trade to being a good counselor, while also planning and conducting fund raising and community service activities. Club members have a blast in this club. The next club meeting will be October 12, from 5:3ff6:30 p.m., at the Extension Office. Phone . Emily Roop at (540) 987-8019. 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club (ages 9-19) Learn to make the best chocolate chip cookies ever. Club members learn the secrets of successful cooking and learn to create outstanding crafts. The next club meeting will be October 19,3:45-4:45 p.m., at the Extension Office. Call Stacey Bailey at 635-9296 for information. Hannah Besecker will be her assistant. 4-H Honor Club (ages 14-19) The 4-H Honor Club is designed for senior 4-H members who have been in 4-H for at least a year and have either been CITs or counselors at camp or who will hold an officer position in a 4-H club in the 20052006 4-H year. For information about meeting times and location, • please call Diana Corbin at 547-3452. Winter Camp (ages 9-19) This camping program is offered only to current 4-H members and past teen counselors, CITs (counselors in training) and campers. ' So get involved now so that you can attend this weekend camping program in February. Rappahannock County Day Camp (Ages 6-19) This day camp has been in existence for more than 20 years. Thanks to the adult and - teen volunteers who facilitate the many events at this camp, the cdst is extraordinarily low for the numerous activities that I take place. , For more information about the Rappahannock Courlty 4-H program call 675-3619.

Police Briefs Truck full of beer ditched on 211 8:20 p.m. October 2, Sunday. The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad were informed of a 1994 Ford Ranger that appeared to have been in an accident and was sitting in a ditch alongside westbound US211. Rescue responders at the scene informed Virginia State Police that the vehicle appeared to have been abandoned after the accident. Trooper Derrick Mauck investigated and found that the vehicle, which is registered to Tina Jenkins of Page County, had lost control and rolled once before coming to rest in the ditch. Several cases worth of beer, including both emptied and full cans, were found in the vehicle and State Police believe alcohol was a factor in the accident and subsequent abandonment of the vehicle. This incident is still under investigation. All in the family 1:48 p.m. October 1, Saturday. Jonathan T\imer, 27, came to the Rappahannock County Jail in order to visit a relative currently being held there. It is normal procedure for the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department (RCSD) to check October f6 <£* 16 c \oon-4:OOftm JfitcheU i ifountain Jjune (lPe/come 640-$7&-/6$& for outstanding warrants on all visitors. A computer check found that Turner was wanted by the U.S. Marshals for violating his parole, and he was promptly arrested by the RCSD. Turner was serving parole for an original charge of selling cocaine. Local crashes 2:35 p.m. September 27, Tuesday. Richard Lee, 19, of Woodville was driving southbound on Rt 600 when he lost control of his vehicle. His black Ford Ranger left the road on the right side and struck a tree. Lee suffered only minor injuries. He was charged with Failure to Maintain Control by Trooper CarrieAnne Corbett 3:18 p.m. September 26, Monday. Savannah C. Masters of Castieton, VA. was driving her 98 Kawasaki on Rt 626 when she lost control of her vehicle. Masters over corrected and laid her bike on its side. Masters was seriously injured and charged with reckless driving by Trooper CarrieAnne Corbett. — Monty Tayloe jte Country Retreats ^ YOUR DREAM HOME? Visit this wonderful property and decide for yourself! OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY - OCT 9 - 1 PM TO 5 PM 5059 BEAVER DAM RD." m JEFFERSONTON/VA 22724 $499,900 Cozy and cost-efficient! Beat HIGH FUEL COSTS BY OWNING 10 WOODED ACRES. SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM HOME WITH CHARMING COLONIAL ACCENTS, COMES WITH FIREPLACE AND WOODSTOVE, PLUS ATTACHED SUITE WITH KITCHEN. WOULD MAKE A GREAT IN-HOME OFFICE OR IN-LAW SUITE. HAVE A HORSE? CONVERT LARGE FENCED GARDEN TO PASTURE. JUST A FEW I MINUTES FROM WARRENTON 1 DIRECTIONS: FROM WARRENTON, Rt 29 s to Opal Rd. Turn on Opal Rd. (on McDonalds side) to left on Springs Rd. Left on Beaver Dam Rd. For more info or to visit this home call or email kathy WMKPn "■ . renuer Each office indh-fniuntiy owned and oterated OFFICE: 703.802.2850 TOLL FREE: 800.297.8382 f« I WEB: WWW.KATHYONEAL.COM ► EMAIL: KATHY@KATHYONEAL.COM Reach over half a million Northern Virginia readers with Times Community Newspapers. Loudoun office 703-777-1111 Fairfax office 703-437-5400 Fauquier office 540-347-4222 ITS BES HIGHLAND 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 Sloatie Timbers 540-987-8668 THE HISTORIC GAY STREET INN - An exceptional opportunity to purchase a charming residence mid I T\jr\ET} CTIMTI? A PT 60's farmhouse features 4 guest rooms, each wit LU1N 11\AL 1 1992 addition serves as the Innkeepers' primary residence. $849,500 Howie Sioaim 540-957-3996 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 full finished basement with wet bar and fireplace plus formal dining room off the black granite kitchen. The den, family room and MBR all have fireplaces. The main floor has cherry floors, the baths are all tiled plus there are decks, porches, patios and a balcony to enjoy. For the equipment lovers there 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. Amu Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 or fud Claseoek 540-592-3238 rrr v lw ■era.**■mrr THE STUART HOUSE - Rare combination of mountain views and rural ambience in an in-town setting. Large, comfortable, and elegant 4+ BD, 3 BA, Victorian. Landscaped 1.5 acres bordering large meadow. Ideal full-time residence, weekend home, or bed and breakfast in the town of Washington. $695,000 Ainu /.uschlag 540-937-6124 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 Flint Hill, this property is the ideal setting for your new home in the country. $850,500 Howie Swnim 540-937-3996 or Alim Zuschlag 540-937-6124 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 countv land panel. $664,000 Howie Swnim 540-937-3996 or Ainu Zuschlag 540-937-6124 GLEN GORDON LODGE - One of Rappahannock's grandest estates. Large 5 BD manor house with wine cellar. 8 room staff house. 2 BD guest house with private entrance. Pool. Center aisle, 4 stall bam. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. $2.9 million Ainu Zuschlng 540-937-6124 or Ruth Ripley 540-253-5133 CHANCELLOR'S ROCK FARM - Rappahannock's most magnificent estate. This 44n acne working cattle farm has twice been featured in Architectural Digest and boasts a log and stone cabin main residence, two guest houses, manager's house, and a remarkable pool and dining complex. Numerous outbuildings include a garden cabin, 5-stall barn, run-in shed, hav barn, 4 bay machine garage, and 3 greenhouses. Incredible mountain views, frontage on the Rappahannock River, world class gardens and a tennis court complete this luxurious and private retreat. Shown by appointment to qualified buyers onlv. Price available on request Gloria Armtiehi 540-687-t>395 or Alan /inching 540-937-0124 stsmm 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. $1,595,000 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 RENTAL - Charming old log home with all the modem conveniences. Three bedrooms, 11/2 half baths. Two porches. Spectacular views and 50 acres to hike. Amy Slannc Timbers 540-987-8068 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 SI on tie Timbers 540-987-8668 Arm field, Miller & Ripley, Inc. 322 Main Street • PO. Box 266 • Washington, VA 22747 Phone: (540) 675-1488 • Web: www.amr-rpk.com Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY m & re^OR* Help Preserve Rappahannock County : ace Your Property in Conservation Easement Today

Obituaries James E. Starks Sperryville resident James Edward Starks, 81, of Sperryville died on Wednesday, September 28. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. Interment was in the family section of the Starks Cemetery in Woodville. Thomas Earl Bruce Washington resident Thomas Earl Bruce, 52 of Washington, died On Saturday, October 1, at Fauquier Hospital. He was bom May 18, 1953 in Front Royal, to the late Solomon Earl Bruce and Mertle Mary Butler Bruce. Mr. Bruce is survived by his companion, Anna Nickols, a son, Tommy Lee Bruce, and a daughter, Tracy Marie Bruce all of Rappahannock County. Additional survivors include: two brothers, Sammy Bruce and Charles (Bootie) Bruce both of Sperryville; three sisters, Eleanor Pullen of Washington, Mary Leake of Washington, and Jean May of Sperryville; one half-brother, Solomon Earl Bruce, Jr. of Luray, one half-sister, Edna Fox of Luray, and five nephews and two nieces Pallbearers will be David Smoot, David Clanagan, Paul Wright, Sam Snead, Westly Keys, Daniel Pullen, Pete Clanagan, Albert Gatewood, Tommy Starks, Roy Pullen, and Walter Freeman. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 6, at 2 p. m. at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. L.D. Savage and Rev. John K. Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Frances Elizabeth Corbin Sperryville resident Frances Elizabeth Corbin, 56, of Sperryville died Sunday, OPEN HOUSE!!! October 15th 11:00 am until 2:00 pm 5 Church Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740 From Sperryville: Route 522 S thru Woodville to right on Route 604 (Round Hill Rd), right on Route 707 (Slate Mills Rd) to left on Qreen Road to first house on the left. at 1:30 pmlll < 1 5 RARE FUND BN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Farm House on Small Acreage 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. ( Offered at $375,000 i Lappahannock >EAL ESTATE % si ^^ESOUBCtS . .. 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel > butch@rapprealestate.com k C3. www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com ) Trish Bartholomew tbartl ©earthlink.net Your Country Property Realtors Mountain Views New home under construction, on 20 wooded acres: 3BR/2.5BA, 30 mile views, Hardiboard siding, custom interior, stone fireplace, twenty foot tall greatroom overlooking the pasture that could be used for horses. Conveniently located in Warren County. Spring on property. Potential Purchaser may be able to choose own colors for some details. Owner is a real-estate licensee. $525,000 In the shadow of the Rappahannock Peak, mountain laurel and wildlife are plentiful! This secluded 28.46 acres sits atop Big Bastard Mountain in Clarke's Hollow. Jordan River flows on the southern side with long boundary frontage on the Shenandoah national Park. 3BR/2BA, 2 story log and frame dwelling and a 24x36, 3 bay garage. Over 180 degree view of the park from nixon's Arm to The Peak, and the length of Mount Marshall. The lay of the land and current zoning virtually ensures no dwellings will ever be built within sight of this wonderful home offered at... $900,000 Commercial space available over .13,000 sq ft. superb location on Rt. 211, call for further details. Owner is licensed Real Estate Agent. $1,200,000 Privately located 10 acres, wooded and secluded. Locally owned and managed. $115,000 m SAM SNEAD mxim] Your Hometown Realtors- vvvvw.samsneadrealty.com 540-987-9243 Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life October 2, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, in Charlottesville. She was born July 12, 1949 in Castleton to Luther Settle and Lottie Whorton Settle. Mrs Corbin is survived by her husband, Wayne Corbin, a son, Gene Junior Settle of Atlanta, GA, two daughters, Melissa Stringfellow of Culpeper and Lottie Pearle Settle of Atlanta, GA, a stepson, Justin Corbin of Aroda, and her mother-in-law, Lillie Corbin. Additional survivors include two brothers, Hershall Settle and James H. Settle and three sisters, Virginia Compton, Gladys Southard and Lois Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorine and Dorothy. - A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 6, at 11 a m. at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Rev. John K. Burke officiating. Martha A. Payne Clarke Native of Rappahannock Martha Alice Payne Clarke of Fredericksburg, VA formerly of Bealeton, VA died on October 3, at the Colonnades Nursing Home in Charlottesville, VA. She was bom in Rappahannock County to . the late Sanford Jackson and Mary Bradford Payne. Mrs. Payne is survived by her daughter June A. Clarke of Fredericksburg, VA, two sisters Nina Thorpe of The Plains, VA, Lucy Stockslager of Rockville, MD and a granddaughter. She was a member of Remington Baptist Church and an active member of Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Association. A graveside service will be held by the Rev. James Branyon on Saturday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Johns From Page B1 between people and their environment remains the focus of the magazine, with the far-flung still featured prominently. But Johns is bringing it all up-to-date, Inspiring, H Tmugfifo I hg Randy Minter fl STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT DEATH Too often, parents speak in euphemistic terms about death with their children, choosing to say things such as “Grandpa went away” or “Grandma went to sleep.” These vague explanations, however, are not adequate for children who want to know either about coffins and dirt or the spiritual aspects of death. In both cases, parents owe it to their children to be honest. Otherwise, if their questions go unanswered, children are likely to be forced to carry their questions with them and deal with them later. By getting direct and honest answers to their questions, children have the chance for resolution that will provide them with the peace of, mind they'll need to deal with life's most vexing question. Children tend to do much better than their parents think they can with information about the death of a loved one. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we have lots of experience supporting families in caring for their loved ones around the issues that arise after a loss. For a tour, call 3473431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "I care not; a man can die but once; we owe God a death." William Shakespeare guiding the magazine toward engaging with some of the more controversial issues of the day. “National Geographic” is no longer simply exotic reportage. It is becoming a magazine that wants to help people make fully informed decisions about their increasingly complex world. Recent stories have been intended to “elevate the debate” over topics like evolution and climate change. For example, last fall the magazine ran a story called “Was Darwin Wrong?” And this past August there appeared an article about the Louisiana wetlands, describing the potentially devastating effects of hurricanes. The story, which delved into both technical and historical details of the populated areas lying below sea level, essentially predicted the terrible effects of Hurricane Katrina before the fact. “It was not a case of if, but of when,” said Johns. “And that is exactly what happened.” “We have no political agenda”, Johns continued. “We stick to the facts and take them to the great debates of our time. We have had great success with that.” Johns is proud of the nonprofit status of the magazine and says that it has made reporting on Hurricane Katrina much more straightforward. “We don’t have to answer to stockholders. We can work with all the newspapers and metropolitan organizations to put together the definitive document on the how and why of the hurricane. All the profits from that endeavor are going directly to hurricane relief,” noted Johns. But Johns’ “National Geographic” does not offer up only catastrophic facts. Johns remarked. “We celebrate the beauty of the world as well, and we often give examples of people who have made a profound difference to us, people who have made the world a better place to live.” Johns will talk about some of these “ordinary people who have done extraordinary things” when he comes to'the library October 14th at 8 p.m. Please join the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community for this informative and inspiring evening. Admission is free. , For more information call 540-675-3193 or visit http:// www/raac.org./ W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503-7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701, Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. Thompson, Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 years Clore-Emilish •iuNERAI HOmT"Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kyle M. Gibbs, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com Imagine sitting on your porch at sunset with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge, in the heart of Rappahannock. Or walking down a wooded path to a hidden pasture and serene stream, great building site. Have it all! OOO DAVID ADOFF REAL ESTATE 540-987-1168 DavidA@MRIS.com Washington, VA OWNER / AGENT . . 03 ---—Covington River Front Lot. Easy access down a ^06^0 lined creek to secluded riverfront. Big trees and a nice building site. $275,000 &

Pellegatta From Page B1 with Tanya Ritchie, another well-known local artist, in the log cabin on Main Street in Washington. Life and business had its ups and downs. Pellegatta recalled, “the wine business ended when the Moroccans supplying the wine figured out they didn’t need a middleman and could deal directly with Disney. So I went to work at Four and Twenty Blackbirds, in the kitchen and later on the Bleu Rock.” But his return to the restaurant life wasn’t permanent. Pellegatta has made his hying solely from photography since 1995. Pellegatta sold his photographs in area galleries, had them hung on the wall at Mountainside Market and the early Blue Moon Cafe, even sold them out of the trunk of his car. “Slackahannock” Those who know him may remember his first calendar in 1996. There was a second in 1997. He started printing Tshirts with his work, and many in the county went about with an image of Old Rag emblazoned on their chests. Someone suggested that he put his name on a T-shirt. Pellegatta countered, “what are you crazy, who would buy that? My friend pointed out that people wear Ralph, Lauren’s name on their shirts. So I made a batch, as a joke, figuring maybe I’d wear one.” But the unadorned “Pellegatta” name instantly became one of his biggest sellers, along with “Slackahannock” and “Rehabahannock.” Dozens of area youth and adults displayed his eponymous couture, making those not in the know wonder just who this famous Pellegatta was. Fighting back Then, in the late ’90s came troubled times. Prostate cancer struck, and life revolved around dealing with that. In time, Pellegatta won that battle, but was soon struck again with a brain tumor. Things looked grim. Yet if you stopped and talked to Pellegatta during those days, he’d tell you about his woes, in graphic detail but the twinkle never left his eye. Ever sardonic and joking, even about the most grim of matters, Pellegatta seemed almost untouched by these trials. Now, having won these battles, at an age when many are thinking about retiring, Pellegatta is just hitting his stride. Those who know him might conjecture that’s because he’s been retired for a decade, and active leisure suits him well. But speculation aside, these aregood days for Pellegatta the artist. After a six-year hiatus, he had a calendar for 2005, and the 2006, is in the press now, and will be available in many shops around town in the next few weeks. Soon his work will be available througn his web site, currently under construction: www.pellegatta.com. The Packing Shed Gallery is open Thursday through Monday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Tel: (540)675-3410 or (540) 9878098 by appointment. Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com Bill Oliver, manager of Eldon Farms, retires Bill Oliver, the General Manager of Eldon Farms is retiring after 26 years of service. He was honored at a retirement party held on September 29th. Raised on a farm in southeast Virginia, Mr. Oliver has always had an interest in crops and livestock. After completing high school, Mr. Oliver earned a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. He then served in the U.S. Air Force, before returning to Virginia Tech to earn a Masters degree in Animal Nutrition. Upon obtaining his degree, Mr. Oliver returned to Gloucester County, VA to manage his family’s dairy farm. He then went on to manage a 600 cow dairy in Culpeper County. In 1979, Mr. Oliver and his wife, Lucy Selden, moved to Rappahannock County, where he became manager of Eldon Farms, a 7.500 acre farm owned by the Lane family of Northbrook, 1L. At Eldon Farms, Mr. Oliver oversaw a large forage and cow/calf operation, currently consisting of over 1,800 head of cattle. Mr. Oliver has been very influential in the success of the beef cattle industry. He has served as president of both the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association and Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association. In 2005. he was appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board by Mike Johanns, U.S. Agriculture Secretary. Over 70 of his neighbors and colleagues attended the party, including Lane Industries corporate officers. Call to Advertise! 540-347-4222 STMT 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 cut? No Job too big or small! Call today for FREE estimate. CARPET EARLY'S CARPET INC. 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Two Luxury Garage Townhomes for RENT short term or long term, available at end of October $1,900 per month or $2,000 for short term. Located In Parks of Piedmont 5 minutes to #66 in Excellent School Pyramid, lots of amenities in family community. Both are 3 BR 2.5 BATHs one is located at 15106 Danehurst Circle & the other is 6703 Lucas Point Loop. Gainesville, V/A This is your chance to rent month to month while your new construction is beinq built' Call MARE 703-753-2899 703-624-6542 mare@paniccity.com www.virginiahorsefarm.com r---\ Sales — Houses V_ J This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on approximately 1/3 acre in sought after Clarke County A commuters c earn, close to route 50 and route 7 Home features hardwood floors in a large country kitchen, berber carpet and interior columns Many upgrades, rear deck, detached shed and paved driveway $348,900 CL532371 Call The Fauquier Times-Democrat for all of your Employment Advertising, 540-347-4222 or fax us at 540-349-8676.

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Re/Max Pros 5 ACRE LOT $275,000 Owner / Agent, All costs to obtain are responsibility of purchaser FQ5354436 Avery Hess Realtors (540)905-9504 -- •f 315 **“ Real Estate v J AMISSVILLE $399,900 1345 Kristin Ln, Amissville, VA. 5br,3ba, split foyer, 3.49 acs, CU5310046 Avery Hess Realtors (540)905-9504 BRISTOW 3 LVL TH.3br. 2ba w/ extension. FP & many up grades Custom patio & deck. S368K. 703-753-9784 Find Out What Your Home isWorth On-Line visitiwww. VirginiaHomeValu. com Lake View s! IContemporary. 7.9 aers, built 2 0 I . upgrades throughout 3BR. 2BA. CAC. 2 car tiaraee. S469K540-721 3323800476-29928 renda (4 countryside.coni LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 30 mins Winchester. 20 mins Leesburg. 8 tenths off rt. 7 east bound. 4 year old one level living rancher on 9 acres. 3 bed 2 bath full walk out basement 2 car attached garage. 540-554-2382 SUMERDUCK $325,000 14142 Royalls Mill Rd. 3br, 2ba, Rambler, 2 car gar, 2.54 ac FQ5282672 Avery Hess Realtors (540)905-9504 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 r-—“■*-\ Real Estate for Sale v _ J PRINCE WILLIAM CO/ GAINESVILLE FARMETTE 4-acres w' lovely Rambler 3. br 2 bath. Gorgeous Sylvan Pool, porches / terraces / patios all pastuie / yard, stream leading to Lake Manassas, Winter Views of Lake Manassas too- Bordered on three sides with large horse farms- OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th 1-4. C MON BY! You cannot resist this gorgeous property with outbuildings & dog kennel for $695,000.00 Available Immediately at Closing! Mare Daniel 703-753-2899 mare@paniccity.com www.yirginiahorsefarm.com Real Estate for Sale V___) Great home $439,000 3Bed. 21/bath. large backyard. 4329 Vivtoria St. Manassas. Va. 20110. MolivatedSeller. Cp.ll Melissa K.nelel: 703-304-0943 Hspanol: 703-296-62X4 Q| gj Real Estate for Sale V J 1 Lorti'n V.illev W'rth in hurt i\ t. \nintv New. * : fmi>heJ level* TH. priv.ite v.irJ kuk* to wahkIn. hick in >nt. 1 <..»r uir.iye. 4 1VJ. ' 1 il huh. v.mlteJ ceiling* m KJnH'in- 2 .mJ h c.i* iirepl.ice. *ccuru\ '\'Km, upur.uleJ flooring. L'ournut kitchen with ,mJ ur.mite *.ounter tops. upended cherry eider Menll.it c.ihmetN, ceiling' m VRl 1 '>3 S6WAV i >11 NUli-., Knck-I 70M04-0943 .t 703-296-6289 '« k\\ 0? fir Real Estate for Sale V__) EN HOUSE Sal.-Sun. 8th-9th 12-4 ^ h.irmmc r.unhlcr in Kuujimf t\ units. ^ hc<J 2 Kith. New v.irpct/T.uni. hivpl.ue. VxlS deck V\ 'tvIKcd N.lfvi. $^y,ooo. MO1 -222 M'K' v Hi'in l I.ipumilU'AV.metituti. 2K) S 1 »n 17. R on / \h,.,•//!.-WM K MvvJriv-U I. IV.i/v-N o4M ' s \v net/ \ci in 135 Sales — Real Estate Warrenton, 3BR, 3BA, rambler with carport on nearly 1/2 ac. Partiall finished basement including fam, rm w/ FP plus 2 other finished rooms & unfinished utility area. Recently installed elec.heat pump. Located in established subdivision 3 mi N of Warrenton & 10 mm from 166. $390K HENLEY MANAGEMENT RELATY, INC 800-468-4350 r- u-m- J nnanuracturea 144 & Custom Houses Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder Norwood Construction, Inc. ^Modular Homes ^Additions »Sunrooms ^Commercial Buildings Owner CompletionProgram Class A License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 188 Commercial Sales For Sale 8,050 SF Office/Flex Condo PDGI w/ storage $150. PSF, fully built out NAI KLNB 571-382-2061 Own A Computer? Tut it to Work! Up to $ I 5 00 - $ 7 5 00/mo TT/FT 888-684-8149 24hr recording. 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Mixed. $150/cord. 540-547-9279, 540-522-3399 228 !r|ture/ Bed- EXTRA THICK Queen Pillowtop set. $250 New in plastic w/ warranty Can dlvr. 703-378-8866 BED-FULL SIZE matt & box set. New in plastic. $125. 703-263-7888 BEDRM- $595 COMPLETE 6 PC SET NEW IN BOXES. Can dlvr. 703-898-9247 • BEDRM-Brand New 6pc Cherry Set w/ Louis Phillipe Sleigh Bed $995. Can dlvr 703-898-8768 Brand Name Orthopedic Queen matt set in plastic w/ warr. $150! Can dlvr 703-263-7888 CHERRY DINING ROOM 8pc- Tble/6 Chrs/China Cab- New Boxed. $995 Can dlvr 703-898-8768 KING PILLOWTOP SET $250 in factory plastic w/ war. Can dlvr. 703-263-7888 232 ton#/ Yard Sales 1077 & 10/8, 8a-? Rain or shine, giant 4 family, from Warrenton, 211W to Amissville, L on 642. L on 729, 5 mis on R. 540-675-3796 '*539 OLD AUBURN RD. War renton.Th ur-Sat, 10/6, 7 4 8, 7am-6pm. tools, lawn equip, fishing gear, table saw, tool 4 file cabs, Coleman lantern 4 stove, firewood, ladders, vise, chain saw, lawn fum 4 much more 60 years of collecting1 Art, antiq, crafts, materila, books(quilting. craft, kids), lamps, etc. Sat 10/8, 8-7 5809 Deer Pond Rd, Sully II in Centreville Multi fam yd sale, Fri 4 Sat 10 -7 48, 8-? Something for every one. 4004 Indian Run Rd, Amissville SHABBY CHIC Curio cabinet, bookcase. dry sink, rocking, chair, lamps, ceiling fans, microwave, file cabinet, sew ing machine, jewelry. Avon, fur cape, box lots, turn, bric-hrac. countrv stuff galore. Sat. 10/8, 8a-4p Rain date 10/15 29S to 7|’'V to R at first light make L on Waterloo/ Wilson. 6.5 rules to R on Carters Run Rd, look for Santa! 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OF INS PR0FfST> PUBIIC/LEGAi 1^1 V/ X IV/Jud VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK - COUNTY IN RE: Change of Name of ASHLEY NICOLE HENSLEY TO ASHLEY NICOLE ARNOLD ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to seek an Order changing the name of Ashley Nicole Hensley to Ashley Nicole Arnold pursuant to Section 8 01-217 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that Tammy Lynn Hensley, the above named Defendant, may not be a resident of the State of Virginia, AND that the due diligence has been exercised ti ascertain her whereabouts, without effect, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Tammy Lynn Hensley appear on or before the 11th day of November, 2005 in the Clerk2s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect her interests. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ASK FOR THIS: Douglas K. Baumgardner Counsel tor Plaintiff 711A Main Street PO Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone:540-675-3617 Facsimile 540-675-3225 09 29 05 10 06 05. 10 13 05. 10,20 05 #678215 PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES TOWN COUNCIL . TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is herby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application:TW SU 05-09-01 Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, owners of .50 acre located at 132 Gay Street (Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 65, zoned 1VR2 6 Village Residential), desire a Special Use permit to operate a bed and breakfast under the name of the 3Log House4. Use allowed under Section 1 -4-2(a) of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinar.ce.A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office end available for public inspection. Monday through Friday 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747.The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519. WashingVirginia 22747, in advance thereof. B, John W. McCarthy j County Administrator ) 29 05.10/06/05*678165 ~ i _________________ r \ Angus Dispersal Sale: Purebred and commercial cow/calf pairs, bred heifers, bred cows and bulls. Culpeper Ag Enterprises, Fri. eve. 10/14, 6.00 PM.Info 540-908-5799. <aei— m. - — - • - materials Andirons & mantles. Narrow double front doors, wide wood/ glass double doors. oldhouseparts.net. 540-631-8906 252 Livestock I*. ..V < AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motoring. Also, Atlas, Tyco, AFX, Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594 Ybur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 MOVING SALE, 4539 Auburn R d . 540-349-3993, Baby Grand Piano w/ bench $600, Jon Boat and trailer $150, Electril Trolling motor w/ battery $75, Evinrude 9,9 hp outboard (new) $500, '84 Dodge Ram pickup 90K mis, $900, ;01 Chevy Cavalier $3600. Baby Crib. $75. r ■ mm Musical instruments v J VIOLIN: 3/4 SIZE Glaesel made in Romania. Excel cond w, hard case. $250 firm, 540-554-2523 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Announcements Reach new customers when you advertise through Virginia Press Services' STATEWIDE DISPLAY AD NETWORK. Place your business-card-size ad in more than 70 statewide newspapers and your message will reach nearly I million Virginians. 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Ta'me kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. Cute, adorable, happy Zebra finches. Wonderful for kids or adults. Ability to watch from egg laying to first flight w/o assistance. No fuss at all. Very, very low main. Free to good home. 540-338-2524 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or m o r -e . Call 703-771-3975 ■ ' ‘ * ‘ ' ' Announcements FORSTRUCTUeseniBeiS, mtwmm (800) mm JA Wentworth ink CASH NOV L- —»—jn.m 1-» Mr SDUCulM xQRflKnS BOOKKEEPER AR/AP Payroll Taxes Call for more info. & services. 540-937-5128 newmcarv Jackson House Assisted Living provides senior citizens, a safe home like setting. 8 Jackson Ln Boston, VA 22713 540-987-8746 Oave s Glass & Home Repair. Storm Windows/ Doors. Patio Doors Insulated Glass. Glass Repair. Sorry, No Auto Glass. Free Estimates! 1-877-679-0350 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Oliver, Webb, Pappas & Rhudy, Inc. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Architects and Engineers RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 200 Country Club Drive UPGRADES TO EXISTING TRACK AND FIELD FACILITIES Plaza 1, Building E RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 (540)552-2151 1. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, Rappahannock County, Virginia, hereby invites General Contractors to bid on a general construction contract for the Rappahannock County High .School Upgrades to Existing Track & Field Facilities. The project generally consists of grading, drainage, asphalt pavement, bleachers, and parking area associated with upgrades to the existing track and field area. 2. Sealed Bids (NO FAXES) shall be received until 2:00 P.M. local prevailing time on Tuesday, November 1,2005, at the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, at which time they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. 3. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office.of the Architect/Engineer, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, and at the following locations: Builders’ Exchange Inc. 3207 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, VA 23227 Reed Construction Data 2701 Emerywood Parkway Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23294 Valley Construction News 904 C South High Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 The Associated General Contractors of Metro DC 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 804 Washington, DC 20006 McGraw-Hill Construction/Dodge Vistas I Building 5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23230 Valley Construction News 308 Turner Road, Suite D Richmond, VA 23225 McGraw-Hill Construction/Dodge 8201 Greesboro Drive Suite 210 McLean, VA 22102 Virginia Dept, of Minority Business Enterprise Certification, Procurement & Highways and Public Construction Services 200-202 North 9th Street 11th Floor Richmond. VA 23219 4. Copies of the above documents may be obtained at the office of Oliver, Webb, Pappas & Rhudy, Inc., 200 Country Club Drive, Plaza 1, Building E, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060, in accordance with the instructions to Bidders. Drawings and specifications, with payment of $75.00 per set, are available through the Architect/Engineer. a. Prime Contractors and all other subcontractors and material suppliers may obtain drawings and specifications upon deposit of $75.00 per set. Prime Contractors and all other subcontractors and material suppliers may obtain refund of $50.00 per set by returning sets in good condition no more than fifteen (15) days after bids have been received. Those who return documents after fifteen (15) days shall forfeit their deposit. The successful Prime Contractor may obtain refund of $50.00 per set without having to return sets. 5. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, which may be a certified check or cashier's check, or a bid bond of 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. A performance bond and a material and labor bond will be required and the cost shall be included in the bid price. 6. Bidders are required under Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to be licensed as a “Class A Contractor” before submitting bid of seventy thousand ($70,000) dollars or more; or to be licensed as a “Class B Contractor" before submitting a bid of fifteen hundred ($1,500) dollars or more but less than seventy thousand ($70,000) dollars. Each bidder will be required to give their State Registration Number on their proposal. All non-resident contractors and subcontractors bidding the work described herein shall register with the Department of Labor and Industry under the provisions of Section 40.1 -30 of the Code of Virginia. 7. The owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. a. A pre-bid conference will be held in the Rappahannock County High School Gym Lobby, Washington, Virginia, on October 18,2005 at 10:00 A.M., to answer question? and to explain any items requiring further clarification. 8. Bids shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) days from the date on which bids are opened. Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Mr. John McCarthy County Administrator 10/6, 10/13/05_ #703890 Buy It Sell It Trade It Run It In Ttmes Community Newspapers1 CLASSIFIEDS Ihomndi of adMrtaed Mam. 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If you are a self motivated individual who is comfortable working from your home with some overnight travel, submit your resume with salary requirement and the city where you wish to be based by e-mail to: staffnc@ edmc.edu Janet Jennings Director of High School Recruitment The Art Institutes, Northern Central Region EOE ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Work with a company that values individual growth and learning. Join our full-service restaurant team and enjoy the kind of good life that keeps getting better. Servers Hosts Full and Part-Time, All Shifts Apply in person or online at www.unos.com Uno Chicago Grill 21035 Dulles Town Center Sterling, VA 10701 Bulloch Dr. Manassas, VA 7390 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 1194BL fair Oaks MaU Fairfax. VA We ore on equal opportunity employer. Our employees Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 (m*m FuH HW* J IW Criifilnuin I -■■ cmpioynwig^j ATM Vault Cleaning Detailing & Special Proj. F/T, local travel required. Basic computer skills nec. 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Attendance at night meetings expected. Requires Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and three years of planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AICP preferred. Desired expertise in Arcinfo/Arcview G1S software in UNIX environment. (Hiring Range: $40,134 - $54,181/yr) Coses: 10/14/2005 06-133. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www. loudoun.gov or call 24 hr. jub line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. EOE Sales National Account Manager Veteran sales person w/strong newspaper track record w/'national-based & large regional major accounts has opportunity to fill rare opening on dynamic sales team of Washington’s highly successful community newspaper network of 98 newspapers/1.3 million total circulation. Solid client base + active business development. Previous experience in Auto category a plus. Top earnings potential. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants may send confidential resume & salary req’s to Terry Andersson: Washington Suburban Press Network 1760 Reston Pkwy, Ste 403 Reston, VA 20190 fax 703-904-1009 or tandersson@wspnet.com Washington Suburban P ! Network Blooms USA Why commute? Work close to home'Professional opportunities with fast growing national flower company. VP, Finance:CPA. Senior banking and mezzanine financing experience. QuickBooks & Excel expert. Duties include monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, AR/AP. VP,Internet Sales: Establish and track internet opportunities.Familiar with Google, Yahoo,on-line yellow pages, and other search engines & directories. Web site optimization experience required. • Director, Web Site Graphics Monitor and update web site daily. Create holiday themes. Maintain competitive standards for web site. Web graphics experience required. Director, New Product Development: Seek out new web gift products. Establish business relationships with new product companies. Work with internal specialists toimplement soup-to-nuts sales processes. Director, Military Market Sales Establish' military markets locally and nationwide. Cold calling.Must have inside military contacts.Self-starter. Minimum 3 years sales experience. Mail resume to: BloomsUSA Attn: Human Resources 15405 John MarshallHwy Haymarket VA 20169 fax to (703) 754-6470 or e-mail to: HR@BloomsUSA.com

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Applicant should have proven record in marketing and communications, should have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, and be able to work on concept development. Duties include: market research, customer interaction, project tracking, lead generation, show preparation, customerfulfillment, and much more. Applicant must have a strong desire to grow with our company. Good benefits: competitive salary, vacation, health, dental, and retirement. Send resume to: Helen@nashconstruction.com; fax to 540.364.2658; mail to: 8135 E. Main Street, Marshall, Virginia 20115. WAR EHOUSE/ DELIVERY PERSON Full time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, and company sponsored pension plan. Must have valid driver2s license and good driving record. Must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds. Agricultural background helpful. Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 12645 Lee Highway Washington, VA CLERICAL / INSURANCE CLAIMS REPS Gas prices out of control? Looking for a shorter commute? AHC, Inc. - Healthcare Receivable Mgmt. Co. in Manassas seeking DATA Entry Clerks ($9.00/hr.) and Entry Level Claimes Representative ($11.06/hr.) Qualified candidates for all positions must have great customer service skils, Microsoft Word, and stable work history. Also hiring Level II Claims Reps w/ exper. in hospital / physician billing / collections or in the insurance industry. Pay pased on experience. Excellent benefits incl. health w/ vision, dental, 3 wks accured leave, flex-time (7:30am - 6:00pm, M-F), casual dress (jeans!), and bonus encentivies. Resume, including position of interest to: (703) 366-2910 email: vajobs@ahcinc.com Distribution Manager Wanted Times Community Newspapers is seeking a full-time Distribution Manager for Fairfax County. This is a hands-on position handling bundles of newspapers, driving throughout Fairfax (checking on service and delivering papers) and speaking with our customers. Prefer previous circulation experience, some EXCEL experience, be able to communicate well with customers on the phone and in person, have good driving record, be able to read a map and have own vehicle. Excellent opportunity for retirees. We offer a competitive salary with medical, dental, 401K, and paid vacation. Please call or email Ron Sauer Circulation Manager rsauer@timespapers.com 703-777-1111 ext. 1365 or send resume to Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Advertising Consultant Gainesville Times is currently seeking a Full Time ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Duties and Responsibilities: • Business to business sales • Develop and maintain client and corporate relationships • Develop and implement effective marketing plan$ 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. Work and Excel skills. Additional Information: We offer excellent training and lucrative sales opportunity that includes • Base salary + commissions • Bonus • Auto allowance program • Health Beneftis • 401K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, Cover letter and salary history to: psymington@timespapers.com or fax: 540-347-5193 PEPSI COLA Now Hiring Pepsi of Warrenton is now hiring full time MERCHANDISERS & DRIVER TRAINEES for the surrounding area. Full benefits pack-age included. Apply in person: 5393 Lee Hwy Warrenton, VA CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Miller Toyota Scion is recruiting individuals for a multi- faceted position in our service department that will require great customer relations and communication skills. Outgoing personality and good organization are key attributes. Two shifts available. M-F 12 noon to closing. Some Saturdays required. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package commensurate with experience; a non-smoking work environment and all required training. Call: John Strain to schedule an appointment. 703-396-5053 DIRECTOR Environmental Studies at Airlie, near Warrenton, VA is seeking a versatile Director to succeed the retiring Director. Candidate should have demonstrated commitment to habitat conservation, native flora and fauna, waterfowl, and fundraising capability, ability to develop partnership programs, academic and public forums, and field research experience. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications should reach IAPM not later than October 15, 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 may be found at the organization2s web sites at www.trumpeterswans.org and www.iapm.org. LIBRARIAN/ REFERENCE Loudoun County Library Services DepartmentThree part time positions available as follows: one position at the Ashbum Library and two positions at the Eastern Loudoun Regional Library (Cascades) will provide reference and readers' advisory services to adults; plan and conduct adult programs; train customers in the use of technology; perform collection maintenance; and perform other duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations. Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to customer service. Schedule will vary, including weekends and evenings. Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and must obtain certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6 months of hire. Prefer library experience. (Hiring Range: $17.78 - $25.00/hr) Apply Immediately 06-070. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24 hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. EOE 545 FuHThne tmproymem CARPENTERS & CARPENTER HELPERS year round work, Rappahannock area. Benefits avail.540923-4820 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 ■s SUPERVISORS We re looking for friendly individuals who want to make a differnce as Landcare Maintenance and Enhancement Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Gread advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team includes exel beneftis. Commercial Landscape exp. preferred but not reauired. Willing to train. If you are looking for a career with ling term potential, this is it. Fax resume to: 703-754-9926 Call 703-753-2000 EOE/M/M/F/D/V Immediate Openings FT- Case Manger Services to homeless families & children including life skills, economic, health & social issues. BA (Social Work or related) at least 2 yrs exp., knowledge of client intervention practices. Flex schedule some evenings. Opportunities for growth; benefit package w/ position.PT - Resident ManagerEvening supervision of emergency shelter. Position requires high school diploma or GED. Send resume w/ cover letter to:FFSSP.O. Box 3599; Warrenton, VA 20188 Blooms USA Earn $40,000 - $50,000 a yearlWhy commute? Work close to home! SALES REPS NEEDED for national floral company to handle inbound sales calls. Other opportunities available in; CUSTOMER SERVICES 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. REPAIR / SERVICE TECH We are the area's #1 manufacturer of stairs and rails and we are looking for a SErvice / Repair Technician to work in the field, measuring and servicing our product. Construction or carpentry experience preferred. We provide van and tools. Starting pay is $16 and up depending on experience. We offer Medical / Dental / Life, 401k, paid holidays and a monthly bonus program. Please call: 703-753-2069 or stop by to fill out an application at 15175 Washington Street, Haymarket,VA pre-employment drug screening is req'd. eoe Structural Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential housing components has immediate openings at our Culpeper, VA location for the following positions: Class A CDL Driver Looking for a Class A CDL Driver to deliver manufactured building components, this does include wide loads. All applicants must have a clean driving record. Deliveries are'typically within 150-mile radius...home every night! Inside Sales Representative Must be a team player, detail oriented, organized, highly motivated and possess strong interpersonal, communication, math, customer service skills, and the ability to read architectural plans. Blueprint experience and construction related sales knowledge are a must. Knowledge of AutoCADD is helpful, but not required. Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel. This is a unique opportunity to work with all products offered to our customer base. Facility Maintenance Technician The ideal candidate should have construction, electrical and plumbing experience. This position requires some weekend work and occasional travel, so flexible hours and ability to travel are a must. Familiarization with window and door installation is a plus. Salary based on experience. For insurance purposes, applicants must be at least 23 years old. Facility Maintenance Supervisor The ideal candidate should have should have supervisory skills as well as construction, electrical and plumbing experience. This position requires some weekend work and occasional travel, so flexible hours and ability to travel are d must. Familiarization with window and door installation is a plus. Salary basea on experience. For insurance purposes, applicants must be at least 23 years old Escort Drivers An excellent part-time opportunity for individuals seeking supplemental income 2-3 days per week. Escorted loads are local. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required. Drivers Helper Load and unload trucks for jobsite deliveries, requires a lot of lifting and moving of Millwork products in the warehouse and at jobsite, no experience necessary, will train for the position. Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Load and unload trucks and trailers of Windows and Exterior Door units, requires substantial lifting and loading of millwork products. No experience necessary, will train for the position. * Millshop Worker At least 2 years experience Architectural millwork, must have knowledge in Millwork machinery setup's, blueprint knowledge, and ability to read shop drawings. Only qualified applicants need apply. Great Benefits: Health Plans, Dental & Vision, 401 (k) Plan, Life & Disability Insurance Please forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements toi Structural Systems, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 201 Poplar Avenue, Thurmont, MD 21788; 800-8C0-7414; Fax: 301-271-5259 Web-Site: www.ssi-midatl.com Erpail: HumanResources@ssi-midatl.com Equal Opportunity Employer 545 FUR Time Employment CARPENTERS & HELPERS $1000 sign on bonus FT. Experienced. Year round local work. Own transportation. Pole barn experienced pref'd but willing to train. 540-439-489540-522-193 Ybur Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 r 545 Full Time Employment V—_I_ZJ CARPENTERS Piece work trim crews and Hourly carpenters with handrail experience are needed in Fairfax/ Loudoun Co. areas. Must have reliable transportation. 540 347-4581 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified . 347 4^22 PHYSICAL THERAPIST & PTA Hiring Bonus!! FT Position available for a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in an Orthopaedic Practice. Position is M-F. Experience preferred but will consider recent graduate of a recognized training program. Hiring bonus of $2500. Apply for details. Fax or mail resume to: LSpencelspence@broava.com 540-347-0342 52 West Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 20186-3008 FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. We Proside The Ttx>ls The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call for Details 703-968-6500 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP We are currently seeking a Customer Service Rep for our fast paces sales department located in Haymarket, VA. Must be a quick learner, detailed oriented and have an outgoing personality. Computer experience is required. Construction / manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. We offer excellent benefits including medical/ dental / life, 401k, paid holidays and a monthly bonus program. Please fax resume to: Attn: Human Resources Dept. 703-753-3905. pre-employment drug testing is req'd. EOE Retail Advertising Sales Consultant The Reston Division of Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher and 2005 recipient of the Best of Heston award, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated person to sell advertising to local, small to mid-sized businesses furthering their financial results. Position involves cold calls, developing and presenting marketing plans, closing sales, networking and developing strong customer relationships. Candidates should possess„a professional attitude and demeanor, strong work ethic, persistence, energy, and strong organizational and planning skills and should be able to work under deadline pressure. To help you succeed, TCN provides strong leadership and management, in-house and professional sales training, a dedicated sales support team and a second-to-none, award-winning creative services department.TCN offers competitive benefits, a solid compensation plan with base, commission and incentives and opportunity for advancement. (Time* mmsLs To become a part of this highquality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to lschilling@ timespapers.com or fax 703-478-6691. EOE (-'\ mFull Time employment v~__JU CATERING, PLANNER & FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Email resume to danareuter@ redfox.com Also seeking Servers, apply in person at THE RED FOX INN Middleburg. Companion/ Care giver to elderly lady, PT, days, Jeffersontpn. 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1545 Fu,,T,me I l Employment j DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full time and parttime positions AM & PM shifts Eull benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CABINET NL\KERS INSTALLERS & FINISHERS High-end architectural millwork company has positions available for experienced cabinet makers and finishers. Apprentice positions available for qualified individuals. Competitive pay and benefits. Contact Mike at 703-631-25 Electricians & Helpers Top pay in local area. Excellent benefits, full insurance package, vacations, holidays, profit sharinq. & 401K. Call 703-40-1278. EOE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers Backhoes Loaders Dump Trucks Graders Scrapers Excavators Train in Virginia Next Class: Oct. 17th National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services HORSE LOVERS!!! PT, Sat & Sun, 16 hrs wk Bring-in. feed, fix stalls, hay, water & tack up i Help needed NOW! Please call: 540-937-3758 Amissville Area ACCOUNT MANAGER Blake Landscapes in Leesburg. V.\ seeks an indixidual io manage commercial landscape maintenance accounts. Must hits e a min l sr experience in hort or landscaping S35-50K/ yr plus full benefits 703-777-5506 \103 NANNY Live-iaout. Tues - Sat. FT. aktrnoon ana evenings Salary neaot Natasha (540)987-8378 Office/Vet Assistant P T. afternoons, some .Sals possible. Seeking learn player, to help tn Vet office. Should be able to perform basic office duties & help "iib veterinary procedures. Horse exp. a plus. 540-347-0807 PLUMBERS & HELPERS Exp. vve otter paid holidays/ vacation, health/ dental. Work in Culpeper /Fauquier area* Must ha\e good DVfV record New construction. Fax resume 540-3647 4 I 2 « r call 540-364-7312 SIGN COMPANY in Manassas has FT & PT positions avail, for shop helpers & installers. We offer great benefits incld paid Vac & holidays. Please call: 703-631-1866 ! This Could Be [ YOUR AD! i Call Today to I Place an AD! 347-4222 ' or Fax 349 8676 '72 Lincoln Cont. Mark IV. 91K miles, new vinyl top. new tires. Runs well, in good condition. $1800 703-621-3510 or email dkarmol@yahoo. com r v_ 00, BMW Exct ’cond. Loaded. Tan leather interior, Blue/Gray exterior All maintenance done on schedule. 101k miles. $17,500. 703-779-7765 02 FORD TAURUS SE wagon, 30K mi, black w/gray int. loaded gargage kept $9,500 240-674-2057 02 TOYOTA CAMRY/ SOLARA SLE. 30k Mi. loaded.su nroof, new tires,excl cond. $15,500 neog 571-276-9116 03 FORD MUSTANG GT new cond, 13k mi, garg kept, torch red, loaded. Mach 1000. Sound call 703-591-3424 299 SAAB 9-5 Turbo: Silver, leather, moonroof, loaded. 85,700 mi. Great cond. $8900. 703-404-8606 88 Mercury Sable. $105,000 miles. Auto, everyth, r,g, sunroof, V6, excellent condition. Kelly bluebook value $1200, selling for $800. Call Dave or Gina 703-818-0104. 89 CHRYSLER NEW Yorker. 74,000 miles. Good condition. Current inspection $1250. 540-882-3006 i Automobiles 1 91 BUICK ROADMASTER: 135k mi. Great cond. Loaded, leather, moonroof, 3rd seat. $3199.(540)338-1648 93 INFINITI J30: Hunter green 150k mi. Good cond. Loaded w/auto start, hwy mi. $2900/ OBO. (703)777-7911 '93 SATURN SW2: 127k mi. Good condition. Auto, power. $800. 540-822-3890 94 PLYMOUTH: 4 door sedan, excel cond. 74k miles. AC, auto, am/fm $2100/OBO. Lv msg 703-669-8157 '95 LEXUS LS400: 4 dr sedan Black interior, beige leather. 95k miles, excellent cond. $10.5k. 703-263-9560 '96 Honda Accord LX: 4dr, auto, CD, black w/ grey int, all pwr, 140k. 1 own. Honda serv'd. $3500. (703)449-0936 '96 JETTA: Silver. 68K mi,. AC, auto, sunroof, 6 CD changer. $4500. Good cond. Runs great. 703-430-8399 9" VW Passat GLX, 5sp, new tires, 6cd changer, navy blue, sun roof, 53K+mls, $6500. (540)347-1656 97 VW - Golf : Standard. 4 dr hatchback, n. blue, approx 97k mi. $3300. 703-444-6033. 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE LS 61k mi & copy 60k/mi SVS RCD Leather,CD/MP3, OBO $5,785 703-867-8975 98 Toyota Avalon XLS: 4 dr. fully loaded, blck Ithr, 6cd, sunroof. 110k. $ 6 , 5 0 0 < o b o . 571-277-5112. BUICK ELECTRA convertible 225, '69, maroon w/ black top, good cond. $3900 / obo. (540)364-3101 Chevy 96 Blazer: 4WD, sunrf, alarm sys, 1x6CD changer, prem 'sound. 135K mi. Needs work-as is. $ 1 7 0 0 / b o . 703-430-0626 CORVETTES WANTED, any year, any condition, cash buyer. (800)369-6148 CRYSLER CONCORED LXI. 99, loaded, well maintained. $3000/ obo 540-229-2798. Ford 02 Escape XLS, 1 owner, blue, 49 K mi. 5 spd. CC. PS, PW, AC. 23/27 EPA MPG, clean & great shape $8,800. 703-858-2283 FORD 02 FOCUS LX Red 4 door. AMFM stereo cassette. 43 K miles $6,900. Call 7Q3-280-1206 Ford 97 Explorer XLT, 4x4. great in snow! V6, 92 K mi, 6 CD. full pwr opts, svc & main docs. $5500 703-435-7760 Ford 97 Taures: 100K. Pwr dr & wd. new tires. CD player $1500. 703-817-0170. Honda 04 Civic EX, beaut. 2 dr, 5 spd with extras. EC. 37K mi. $ 1 3,9 0 0. 540-955-6337 HONDA CIVIC, 1994 $1,000/obo Police impounds from $500 For listings 800-749-8167 ext C410 Honda’s from $500 Police impounds' For listings call 800-749 8168 ext 1278. Jaguar 94 XJ12: 153K miles. $5000. 540-687-3802 LEXUS, t996, ES300 V6. 101K, Gold/lvory Lthr. keyless entry, sunrf. CD chgr. Exc. cond $8,200/ obo. 703 932-5259 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 96 1 owner excel cons. #$3800 540-347 1966 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 r ' o 1605 Automobile* k_) MERCEDES BENZ, 2002. Tor lease. 1-3 yr. contract. Warranty good thru 209. $1,000/ mo; 2 mos pymt in adv lmilne6@hotmail.com Attend Vale Methodist Church. ' MINI COOPER 2005 Conv. 13K. red w/blk top. 5 spd, Ithr, chrome wheels, 40mpg, CA car. $24,50 0. 304-725-1280 or 301-524-9497. MUST SEE! 04. 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Askg $5300. 703-669-1784 VW Passat GLX 01 72K. pwr opts & snrf, ABS, V6. CD & tape, Ithr intr. Excl mech cond. Int/ext $10,900. 703-729-2099 93 PROCRAFT, Profish 1750. fiberglass, 115 Mercury outboard w/ electronics. $6500. 540-937-4371 r 640 Motorcycles 03 HONDA XR80 Excl cond, low hours, garage kept. Rider needs bigger bike. $1,300 703-777-8997 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRAGLIDE: 28k mi. Excel cond. Black. $15000/ Firm. (703)729-3595 ATV 2005 YAMAHA Raptor 660. low hours, blue matching helmet included. $5.500/OBO. (703)777-4812 Harley Davidson 2001 Fatboy- Teal & peat I white. 9470 mi., garage kept, orig owner, many upgrades, excel, cond. $14,500. 540-955-2157 HARLEY Davidson, 2003 Road King. FLHRI, 100-Anniv. 14K, garaged, tour pack & more. $18,500. 703-502-0007. HONDA SHADOW 1100 99 Grgd kept, windshield. Cobra pipes, silver/black. lots chrome & extras. $5200 703-338-5400 HONDA SHADOW 750. 05, Saddle bags, windshield, engine guard, less than 1500 mis, $ 6 7 9 5. 540-439-1592 HONDA SHADOW 750. 05, Saddle bags, windshield. engine guard, less than 1500 mis. $6795 540-439-1592 YAMAHA VIRAGO: 250cc/01': 7 k miles. Good condition. Great starter bike. $2000. (703)690-3665 ( 645 V__ Off-Road/ Unlicensed A J ATV 2005 YAMAHA Raptor 660. low hours, blue, matching helmet included. $5,500 OBO 703-777-4812 f650 Parts/ Accessories J H PIPE with cats. Brand new in box For Mustang, V6 3.8. Normally $350, selling for $275. 703-777-6977 aft 6pm cc. Sport Utility 665 Vehicles 01 MITSUBISHI MONTERO XLS. 4x4. Black. Good condition. Keyless Entry. 86K mi. $12,500 703-66902f 3 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 fe 665 *7,UM* 02 GMC Jimmy, 4x4, 43 Vortec eng. PW, PL, radio w/CD. New Michlin tire. VG cond. 55,300 mi. $10,000/ OBO 540-545-7884. 02 RANGE ROVER HSEV8, a/t, a/c, p/1, p/w, s/r, h/s. 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Great shape! White 150K mi. $3200 must sell 703-314-5200 JEEP CHEROKEE w/. hitch, good tires, ran well, Needs starter & windshield. $500/obo. 540-341-3239. 10a-6p MERC MOUNTIANEER, 00, 69K mis, blue, 4x4, ' 6cyi, OHC,loaded, serv & main( docs,$10,900, 703-754-1825 VOLVO 740 SEDAN, '91, needs tune up & brakes, great cond, $1 500/obo. 540-905-5456 H-H Truck*/ 073 Pickups 00 Chevy S-10 LS Extended cab 4x4. Loaded. $9950/OBO. 540-751-1571, 202-369-0145 (cell). 04 DODGE DAKOTA SXT: 4X4, auto. 20k miles. Paint/fabric warrty. $15,000/OBO. Matt 540-687-5874 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. Black, chrome wheels, manual. 1 owner 59K miles. $6500. 703-830-4724 74 CHEVY C10 P/U 95k mi, 350 AUTO Blue, w/new black interior runs great, $2,700 240-674-2057 (0) 2005 BIG DOG SALES EVENT, HELD BACK.! Mm TiTT! CIVICS * ACC8IBS ■ $2111$ « 1580 SpriogM Road! 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