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By Anita L. Sherman .Rappahannock News Staff Writer Main
Photo by Richard Lykes
and Drums lead by piper, Dave McCrabb of Amissville,
Photo courtesy of Dave McCrabb
By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Peter and
Opponents objected that the intersection was troublesome now, and
Self-help guru
A Measure of Beauty
Tapped out
Southern Summits
LET’S TALK: Peter Gross does a lot of counseling
ESTHETICIAN: Caren Wilson joins Elizabeth Lee as a consultant
YUMMY: Owner Elizabeth Lee sees endless possibilities for The
By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s
the door with a warm welcome and a broad
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tion, making gentle eye contact and returning her graciousness
Since July, the Bioholistic Store
Jeanne Drevas
"lust because you get cancer, it doesn't mean there
KAY McCLURE
Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman
licensed clinical social worker. They met under serendipitous circumstances
Fridays and Saturdays in Sperryville counseling with teenagers, parents,
formally Uncommon Sense
• Caren Wilson, LE Holistic Facialist/Medical Esthetician
1,500 4,600 sft ft. Office 1,500 4,700 so. ft.
Parade
The Open Houses will run during a 2-4 p.m.
who is a member of the Christmas Committee. “We
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Attorney
intended to show that Davis had a habit of
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treatment system in new construction this past summer. Bill
breakfasts that we could hold
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Congressman Murtha: “O emper Fidelis”: “Always U Faithful”. I
for going into Iraq, the whole world “knew” Sadam
whether our troops should remain in Iraq. I would
dreaming up more ways to report the death toll
Let’s set the record straight on Bob Dennis’s statements.
ed to test the accuracy of the assessments, a
are treated equally and fairly. The BOA should not
an easement by a large assessment. The end result
The first Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour
Drevas, and Nancy Keyser worked out the details of
Grille, The Flint Hill Public House,Country Cafe,Country Places Realty,
juried by Merry Foresta and Andy Grundberg) to the
Thank you to all who made the first annual
were Bob Clemens, Denise Chandler, Kevin Day, Hank Gorfein,
For some time now, I’ve suspected something wasn’t quite
Drugs? Drugs in the board room? Who authorized the
Tavern, Hampton Inn, RAAC, Sam Snead Realty, Jim Blubaugh,
coverage and publicity by the Rappahannock News. Finally, a
The Bull Run District & Region B Champions, The
State Cheerleading Competition that was held on Saturday November
By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News During
t ollowmg the ford
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Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties.” The asterisk above refers to
was ready for a bridge at Tapp’s
was there foi; a bridge over the Rappahannock River
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Hie paintings
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Photo by Richard Lykes
Fiddle Banjo Duo play
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D Z '■j u o J1 2 w t* W O o -u fO 127th Year ... No. 47 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents Local attorney convicted on appeal Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Circuit Court was crowded with witnesses and jurors Friday as local attorney David L. Konick lost his appeal. Konick was on trial for obscene phone harassment charges, which stemmed from a phone call he made to Combined District Court Clerk Patricia M. Davis last May. As Konick and Davis were the only witnesses to the actual phone call, both defense and prosecution pursued a “character” based strategy of calling numerous witnesses to testify on the reputations of the caller and callee. “Only two people were on the call. It’s a “he said-she said’ situation,” said Konick’s attorney J. Casey Struckmann. The defense strategy was altered just before the trial started by Judge Frank A Hoss Jr. “Evidence has to be related to the relationship between Konick and Davis,” said Hoss. Konick was first convicted of the charge in the Rappahannock county General District Court last August, but appealed that conviction to the Circuit Court. The jury of four women and three men came back with a guilty verdict for Konick’s second trial after about an hour of deliberation, sentencing him to pay a $2,000 fine. After briefly consulting with his client, Struckmann told Judge Hoss that “it is likely that the conviction will be appealed.” Bad call The charges originate in a phone call Konick made to Davis while she was at work at the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington on the morning of May 4. Both Konick and Davis testified that Konick called pretending jokingly to be interested in a job position as a deputy clerk. Davis and Konick have known each other professionally in the Rappahannock legal community for more than 20 years, and both have admitted that prior to this incident exchanges between them were often characterized by jokes and mutual “banter”. According to Davis, after asking about the position Konick made an explicit suggestion to her over the phone. Davis testified that she then Meetings & Notices • The BZA will not meet on November 23. The November and December meeting will be combined on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. • All Rappahannock County government offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23 and reopen Monday, November 28. • The Rappahannock National Bank will be closed on November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Friday, November 25. • The BB&T Bank will be closed on November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Friday, November 25. • Rappahannock County public schools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The School Board will also be closed on Thursday, November 24 and will reopen on Monday, November 28. • Rappahannock News will be • closed on Thursday, November 24 and will reopen on Friday, November 25. • On Monday, November 28 the - Town of Washington’s Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Board will hold a joint meeting to revievy a proposed draft of the revised Historic District Ordinance at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) asked if he had any court business, and Konick repeated his obscene statement. Davis then hung up the phone. Konick’s version of the conversation differs. He testified that while he had intentionally used sexual innuendo in his phone conversation, it had not involved obscene language and had been intended in a joking rather than offensive manner. Konick also maintains that this kind of innuendo was not out of character for his relationship with Davis, while she testified that there had never been a sexual context in their banter. Davis has testified in the past that playful insults about her Italian ancestry and Konick’s Jewish ethnicity were common between them. Reputation Because of the unverifiable conflicting testimony of the only people actually involved in the phone call, both Struckmann and prosecuting attorney John T. Hennessy relied heavily on the testimony of character witnesses to convince the jury of their respective clients’ reputation for truth. Because both Davis and Konick are so heavily involved in the legal community, many of the witnesses called were prominent figures in local government. Witnesses for Konick included Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins, Deputy Commissioner Betsy Murray, and retired Washington Postmaster Carolyn Miller. Prosecutor Hennessy called retired Judge Raynor Snead,Rappahannock County Circuit Clerk Diane Bruce, and Rappahannock County Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke. For the most part, the testimony of the witnesses was confined to positive statements about the reputation for honesty of whichever side had called them, defense witnesses speaking about Konick’s reputation for telling the truth and prosecution witnesses affirming Davis’ reputation. However, there were exceptions. After testifying to David Konick’s good reputation for telling the truth, Postmaster Miller said that Davis’ reputation for truth “is not a good one”. The defense’s own witness, Beverly Atkins, testified See ATTORNEY, Page A3 iM.i... .a ^-1 ■... ■■ . •■ ' * ■ Photo by Ann Spieker PANTHER PRIDE: Matt Yonkey and members of the Rappahannock County High School band will provide big holiday sound for parade goers. 6 Christmas in Little Washington’ heralds the holidays By Anita L. Sherman .Rappahannock News Staff Writer Main Street in the Town of Washington will set the stage for this year’s “Christmas in Little Washington” event. The festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a Holiday Parade that will begin at Avon Hall and continue into town and dowrf Main Street. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department will have parts of Warren Avenue, Main Street and Gay Street closed for the parade which is anticipated to last less than an hour. Disruption to parking and traffic will be held to a minimum. The Piedmont Caledonia Pipes Thanks! Photo by Richard Lykes The staff of the Rappahannock News wishes everyone a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! It is a special time to thank major contributors to the paper like Flint Hill freelance photo/joumalist Richard Lykes who took this luminous photograph of Old Rag Mountain on a recent fall day. and Drums lead by piper, Dave McCrabb of Amissville, will be part of the parade. McCrabb is owner of The Scoti in Old Town Warrenton which offers fine gifts by artisans of Ireland and Scotland. While the band has been recently formed, Dave McCrabb has been playing the bagpipes for years and looks forward to this opportunity to herald the holiday spirit. Adding to the rhythm of the afternoon, Matt Yonkey and the members of the Rappahannock County High School band will be part of the action playing holiday favorites. While not attempting to rival the summertime parades that are held throughout the county, the Holiday Parade will have its share of energetic and fun surprises. Come and see! See PARADE, Page A3 Photo courtesy of Dave McCrabb PARADE PIPER: Amissville resident Dave McCrabb and his Piedmont Caledonia Pipes and Drums will be part of this year’s “Christmas in Little Washington” Holiday Parade. Framing the issue By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Peter and Catherine Salvano’s application for rezoning has occupied the attention of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission for the last three months. The Salvanos want to have the house on the east comer of the intersection of the Fodderstack and Route 522 in Flint Hill changed from Village Residential to Village Commercial zoning. They plan to open a shop selling gifts, art and framing and they already have a similar store in Gainesville. Contrary to initial expectations, the Salvanos said the Flint Hill building would also be their residence if the rezoning is approved. Phil Irwin, Dwight Mathews, Bob Massey, Larry Jensen and other residents of Flint Hill spoke in opposition to the rezoning, as did several residents of other parts of the county. Opponents objected that the intersection was troublesome now, and should not have more traffic, that business should be clustered together, not leapfrogged here and there in the village and that the shop would cause noise and parking problems and alter the character of the village. County Administrator John McCarthy did not explicitly endorse the rezomng, but he noted the shop did not go against existing planning for the village and commented: “One of the Faustian bargains in zoning is that if you say “not out here” often you have to say, ‘okay here’” Commissioner Thomas F. Junk concurred: “McCarthy said we have to have places we put our businesses if w are going to have other areas undeveloped. I don’t see any reason to deny on the basis of the Comprehensive Plan. See PLANNING, Page A3 Self-help guru Elizabeth Lee is having an open house to celebrate her Bioholistic Store in Sperryville and to introduce new faces. See Page A2. , A Measure of Beauty Steven Kenny and Donna LaPre showcase their ethereal artwork at The Packing Shed Gallery. See Page Bl. a Tapped out Freelance writer Don Audette concludes his series on Tapp’s Ford Bridge which is no more. See Page A5. * Southern Summits Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman form an undeniably good fiddle/banjo duo when they perform at The Theatre. See Page Bl. v
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LET’S TALK: Peter Gross does a lot of counseling with families struggling through difficult times. ESTHETICIAN: Caren Wilson joins Elizabeth Lee as a consultant and facialist. Your treatment is “about the skin you are in.” YUMMY: Owner Elizabeth Lee sees endless possibilities for The Bioholistic Store and its new energy. Lee celebrates the human spirit and her sixth anniversary By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer It’s a bright chilly afternoon and the sun is playing fancifully through the window of the Bioholistic Store on Main Street in Sperryville. Owner Elizabeth Lee opens the door with a warm welcome and a broad smile that speaks volumes. Her business is helping people help themselves to heal. If first impressions matter then meeting Lee puts one immediately at ease, inviting conversa Carats for Peanuts. r • *495 • *795 Petersen. J 425 Meadowlroolc Center * Culpeper • 825-6033 ' -Mr a lot like Stop by and browse our targe selection of ^ Christmas decorations that just arrived, i You 'll he tempted to nibble the new Granny’s Gingerbread collection ornaments, but don’t, they're only for decorating. Holiday Scented Pilgrim Candles in stock and ready to go. For the spouse that doesn’t know what to give, we have Attic Treasures gift cards available. S^ttic ‘Treasures Located 0.5 mites east of erryvitte on route 211 Open Wednesday ■ Saturday 9:00 ■ 5:00 Sunday 1:00-5:00 Others By Appointment Catt 540-987-9463 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: $appahanM.och News Subscription Rates By Mailr^i, Rappahannock.S21 Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.“/year " Name _ *_ Address City_ State_Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable toik Sappahannock Nous, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form mav also be used fixCHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: Old Address: The Rappahannock Nem (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington, Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundd Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER- Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 tion, making gentle eye contact and returning her graciousness in like kind. Lee is having an Open House this Sunday to celebrate six years of connecting people to their inner spirits so that they can better relate their bodies and minds to all that surrounds them. She uses a variety of techniques from therapeutic and spa massage to breathing techniques. Lee also acts as a death midwife and believes that death should be fully embraced and that the dying should have dignity. Lee has devoted herself to the art of exploring self-healing for more than 30 years. Her private practice, formerly known as Uncommon Sense, is undergoing a transformation. r Since July, the Bioholistic Store not only offers her consulting experience but a range of holistic products including Dr. Hauschka Organic and BioDynamic Skin Care Products and an ever-expanding line of moms-and-babies products under the “Love Is A Verb” name. “I always go there to get essential oils,” said Washington resident Michelle Schwartz. These oils neatly lined in rows of apothecary type bottles send their uplifting scents throughout the store. Just breathing in a nostril full is invigorating. Therapist on call “It just all came together, it was meant to be,” smiled Lee as she introduced Peter Gross, a 1 Jeanne Drevas jeannedrevas.com 70 Potter's Ridge Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740 540-987-3113 November 26th 27th December 3rd & 4th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see my new clay works and creations made from gleanings of field 8c forest. Directions from Sperryville: Go south 1/2 mile on 522 towards Culpeper. Turn right on 2M towards ■ Madison. Go 4 miles and turn right on 6SI. Go I mile to Potter's Ridge /xine. Turn right and go up to the top of the ridge. My work can be purchased at the Sperryville Pottery. Sperryville VA, Sara Schneidman Gallery, Culpeper, and Long View Gallery in Sperryville. jl jeannedrevas.com w ( PART Of OUR COMMU/IITY part or youR urt EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH I I T "lust because you get cancer, it doesn't mean there isn't any hope. There are all kinds of treatments and our new Cancer Center is going to be a blessing for everyone." - Kay McClure KAY McCLURE 'Kay McClure is enjoying life these days. And she has every reason to Kay is celebrating her eighth year beinf cancer free! Each April, Kay celebrates her wellness by modeling for die American Cancer Society's Fashion Show at the Inn at Kelly's Ford. "All the models are cancer survivors, and it's a nice reunion because we get to see how everyone is doing. There's an immediate bond between cancer patients— that's one of the rewards of having cancer.' Kav's motto has always been "work hard and pi a hard!" She enjoys entertaining and hosting dinner panics, going to the beach with her girlfriends, and being hypnotized by the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from her new home in Orlean She and her husband have raised two children and she has been a fitness instructor at the Chestnut Forks Athletic Club for the past 18 years As a human resources representative, Kay schedules appointments, meetings and training, and she performs a variety of other duties. "My job is a very diverse, multi-tasking type of position. There's always something different going on. And I love the people f work with. We all work so wed together and we make a great team" FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Carr-Close at Hand www.fauquierhospital.org’ Physician Referral & Community Link: 540.349.0588 • referral(o)fauquierhospital.org Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman BRIGHT SPOT: The Bioholistic Store is located at 31 Main Street in Sperryville. licensed clinical social worker. They met under serendipitous circumstances and immediately bonded as one healer to another. Gross, who lives in Front Royal and has a practice in Fairfax, will be spending his Fridays and Saturdays in Sperryville counseling with teenagers, parents, soon-to-be married couples and groups who can benefit from his years of experience. See BIOHOLISTIC, Page A3 The Bioholistic Store 31 Main St. of Sperryvilie formally Uncommon Sense 6th Annual Open House Nov. 27th, Sunday 3-7pm • Caren Wilson, LE Holistic Facialist/Medical Esthetician • Peter Gross, LCSW Counselor/Therapist • HISTORIC GHOST TOUR OF THE ENGHAM HOUSE at 6pm by Elizabeth Lee 540-987-1002 elee@bioholistic.com www.bioholistic.com 1,500 4,600 sft ft. Office 1,500 4,700 so. ft. Warehouse OOce/Varehonse Excellent Condition & Read; for Immediate Occnpancj Adjacent to Faoper Times-Democrat in the Heart of Warrentoo
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Parade From Page A1 The Washington Baptist Church will be serving Brunswick Stew or Christmas Chili. Gingerbread decorating will be available and a chance to win a Gingerbread House, Santa Claus will be riding in the parade but after that he plans to be at Sunnyside Square to meet with children. The Waggin’ Heart Therapy Dogs will be bedecked in Christmas finery and children can pose for a picture with them as well. Many of Washington's businesses will be having Open Houses that afternoon where the public is invited in for some afternoon treats and a chance to shop, meet local business owners and soak up holiday cheer. The Open Houses will run during a 2-4 p.m. time frame. Among those hosting Open Houses are: Geneva Welch, R.H. Ballard, Heritage House, Ice House, Rappahannock News, Foster Harris House, Sycamore Hill House and Gallery, Christopher Goodine Jewelry Designs, Armfield Miller & Ripley Find Properties and the Middleton Inn. Christmas in Little Washington has been in the planning^ stages for several months. Sponsored by the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association, the members felt that it would not only be a fun event to hold but a way to revitalize the Tbwn of Washington during the Christmas season by bringing in residents from all parts of the county to kick-off the holidays with a parade. “We’re starting small this year,” said Diane MacPherson who is a member of the Christmas Committee. “We want to see how it goes. If it does well, then we can plan an even larger parade next year.” Keep in mind that if the weather turns nasty, the parade will have to be canceled but plans are still in place for children to visit with Santa and the Open Houses will take place on schedule as well as the events at the Washington Baptist Church The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association has been recently formed to encourage tourism while preserving the historical and cultural character of the Town of Washington. Comprised of primarily Washington owned businesses, the group meets monthly. For more information, contact Michelle Schwartz at (540) 675-3207 or Diane MacPherson at (.540) 675-3757. Biohoustic From Page A2 “So much of it is about pushing through the door,” said Gross. “It’s about validation, making changes in your life and taking some risks to get there.” Gross looks forward to setting up shop. He’ll have an office above the store and can already feel the effect that “coming to the country” is going to do for him and for his clients. Speaking of a change “How can I be of service,” beamed Caren Wilson who will also be joining Lee and Gross at The Bioholistic Store. Wilson, who hails from California, has recently moved to Culpeper and on one of her outings discovered Lee and her line of products. It was mutual admiration from the beginning. Wilson combines art and science to help clients with their skincare treatments. “When I do initial assessments with people, I want to know about their lifestyles and what kinds of stresses they are dealing with,” said Wilson. “The skin speaks to that, it’s telling you something about how you are living and what you are eating or should be.” “I give my clients options to help them help themselves. Sometimes there are things that you can do to improve the quality of your skin that doesn’t require chemicals..there are natural treatments.” “This place has such good karma,” said Wilson who, like Gross, will have space above the store where she Can meet with clients and help them “take care of themselves.” In addition to Gross and Wilson, Lee wants the community to know that she has an herbalist on board as well - Dawn Story who will be at the Open House. Rappahannock Respite Lee is visibly thrilled to have these new faces join her as she expands her business. Being a visionary when it comes to seeing ahead the place where people can be, Lee sees Rappahannock County as providing a future site for wellness weekends. “I’m sure that if we connected with some of the bed and Attorney From Page A1 that Konick “sometimes tells a little bit more truth than he should.” Additional evidence Prior to the beginning of the trial Hennessy and Struckmann had lengthy discussions with Judge Hoss about what evidence was admissible. Defense attorney Struckmann filed a motion to limit “past bad acts”, primarily because of Konick’s involvement in the destruction of evidence relating to a Rappahannock County murder trial in 1983. Records from that case was cited as particularly damning to Konick the first time he went to court for the May 4 phone call. Judge Hoss allowed Struckmann’s motion, and limited evidence from the defense. The defense attorney had numerous witnesses intended to show that Davis had a habit of using profanity and a reputation for off- color comments, but Judge Hoss’ ruling made that evidence inadmissible. “In my opinion the recipient’s language habits are not relevant, and that’s how I’m going to rule” said Hoss.” It is expected that the Konick will appeal the case based the unheard evidence. “It’s highly unfortunate that a great deal of evidence concerning the complaining witness’ long history of using profanity and vulgar language in the clerk’s office, as well as her racial and ethnic slurs directed towards me and others was all excluded from the trial. Had the testimony of a number of witnesses been admitted the outcome would likely have been different.” Konick told the Rappahannock News after the trial. Davis declined to comment. Email the reporter at mtayloe@ti mespapers. com Planning From Page A1 On the contrary, it is a perfect example of something that fits precisely.” The Commission voted to pass the request with Commissioner Alex Sharp dissenting. “I came basically in support, and am usually fairly skeptical of neighbor complaints, they complain about most anything. But I’m listening and they seem to be well thought out. I don’t think I’m better situated than the folks in Flint Hill...” said Sharp. The Salvano’s request will now go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. Sewer code hearings held In October the Planning Commission proposed changing the zoning axle to define the circumstances under which a , property owner could be allowed to operate a private sewage treatment facility rather than a septic tank and field. On November 16 the Commission held public hearings and on December 5 the Board of Supervisors will have a final public hearing on the proposal. The change would limit approval to cases where a conventional system at an existing residence no longer works. The resolution codifies the position the Commission and BOS took when turning down a request for a private sewage % treatment system in new construction this past summer. Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com breakfasts that we could hold therapy weekends for people to get away from the city, come to the country, and be refreshed and energized,” remarked Lee. “We have so much to offer,” continued Lee, “families could come, the children could go to nature or swim camps and the adults could take in therapy sessions or have facials or hike in the mountains. At the end of the day, they could come back to good meals and a comfortable place to stay.” Engram It comes as no surprise that Lee’s sensitivity to the spiritual realm has invited visits from a ghost that she calls Engram. “I’ve been ghosted,” Lee laughed as she recalled evenings when rooms rumbled and doors slammed. Lee plans a little “ghost story” session at her Open House that spirit lovers won’t want to miss. The Open House starts at 3 p.m. and lasts until 7 p.m. There will be free samples, food and Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office P.O.Box 487 Washington, Virginia 22747 Larry C. Shercnz Sheriff 540-675-5300 540- 987-9543 Shop with a Deputy Christmas Program Jeffrey H. Brown Captain The Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office will be sponsoring our TENTH annual "Shop with a Deputy" program this Christmas season for some of the county's most needy citizens. 3he date for this year’s program will be December 17th, 2005 With the holiday season upon us. it is our goal to make Christmas a very special time for children who would miss out on some holiday fun due to circumstances beyond the families financial control. Your Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office, in conjunction with other county representatives, will select children whose families have little or no funds for the Christmas Holidays. Once the participating children are selected, the parents are contacted for their approval and permission for their child to attend. The children will meet at the Sheriffs Office where they will be paired up with a uniformed officer who will assist the children with their purchases. The children will then be driven to K-Mart in Front Royal, where they can purchase a $ 100 worth of merchandise for themselves or their families. Once the shopping is completed, the children will have an opportunity to eat breakfast with the officers and visit with Santa Claus. While the children eat breakfast volunteers wrap the presents the children selected. After breakfast and some fun entertainment, the children will receive their wrapped presents and a food basket for each family. This program has been an incredible success the last nine years, and we hope to make it even better this year. We are asking you. the private citizens and business owners, to help us by sponsoring a child. You can do so by sending a tax-deductible contribution to "Shop with a Deputy”. All contributions will go toward the enrichment of our Rappahannock County children’s lives. The Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office is verv excited about this project- we hope to involve at least 80 children this year. With your help and support we know this program will continue to be an annual event that is a huge success. Thank you for your support of the Rappahannock Countv Sheriffs Office and our youth programs. Mail contributions to: Shop with a Deputy Attn. Captain Brown C/O Rappahannock Countv Sheriff's Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, Va. 22747 Contributor_ Address__ Contact Person fun and the best part is that you’ll meet a cadre of colleagues that are dedicated to your wellbeing. E-mail Anita Sherman at asherman@timespapers. com Public Notice Landfill & Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center Holiday Closings The Rappahannock County Sanitary landfill will be closed to the public at noon on Thanksgiving Eve (November 23), on Thanksgiving Day (November 24), Christmas Eve (December 24), and New Year’s Eve (December 31), 2005. All other days during the holiday season will have normal hours of operation. Monday through Saturday 7:30 - 5:30; closed Sunday. The Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center will be closed at noon on Thanksgiving Eve, on Thanksgiving Day, at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and all day Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The regular hours are Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Open our new Rappahannock National Bank Business Money Market account and earn 3.00*APY* with a minimum deposit of $25,000.3.25'APY* with a minimum deposit of $50,000' or 3.50* APY* with a minimum deposit of $100,000. •«>V (Annual Percentage Yield) s edectve tovereber 15 2005 LIMITED time OFFER E.pees Decent*. V 2X5 A mnir-um haiance 4 $25 000 is required to open are! eare ,mensem 50*. 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Behind alt of our products and services are Important values we all share: CUSTOMER FOCUS, INTEGRITY AND TRUST, KNOWLEDGE, RESPECT PARTNERSHIP OPEN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICTS Any persons wishing to make application for the creation of new Agricultural & Forestal Districts, or who wish to add onto existing Agricultural & Forestal Districts are encouraged to notify the County Administration Office of your intent by Monday, December 12, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. While applications for new districts or tagons may be made at any time, the Board of Supervisors policy is to encourage applications during a single enrollment period, thus limiting public hearing, advertising and related costs. The County Administration Office may be reached at (540) 675-5330, with correspondence directed to PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Forms for new district creation or for Tag-ons are available from 8:30-4:30 M-F. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy _ County Administrator Public Hearing: Proposed Tier III (Exceptional Water) Designation for The Hazel River ■ The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on a proposal to forward the Hazel River for consideration by the State Water Control Board as a designated Tier III Exceptional Water. They will hold a public hearing on this matter at 7:00 PM on Monday. December 5. 2005 ! at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The nominated section of the Hazel River is its entire length, from its headwaters in the Shenandoah National Park in Rappahannock County to its confluence with the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County. | A designation as an Exceptional Water would prevent any new or increased discharges into the designated section of the river. A file with supplementary information is available for your inspection at the Count) Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington. VA, during normal business hours. Interested persons are invited to attend the meeting or to make their comments in writing to the Board of Supervisors at PO Box 519. Washington, VA 22747. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy 1 County Administrator S ■’
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i ftappaljannocfe jSctoss ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 -- BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents __Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday A Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TlmesCommunity.com % THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2005 Our View Thanksgiving thoughts Most of us will be sitting around a Thanksgiving table somewhere tomorrow celebrating this traditional day of thanks with family and friends. We'll be feasting sumptuously whether slaving in the kitchen is involved or someone else slaving in a restaurant kitchen . We will be serving or being served, prayers may be said and some families may take turns going around the table and verbalizing the many reasons they have to be thankful for their lives. When the last bits of stuffing are stuffed away in a thousand stomachs and the crumbs from a myriad of pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies have been swept from the tablecloth, there will be a countywide sign of contentment that will echo gently through the surrounding hills dulling the senses into a sweet slumber. For most of us, life is good. But as we prepare to enter the last month of the year with more festivities ahead, it would be worthy of our contentment to think of those who are not able to share in life’s fickle distribution of wealth and happiness. There is no reason to recount in detail the devastation that a domino-like series of natural disasters has plagued our country of late. Social illnesses have not abated leaving a host of our countrymen low on money and low on hope. We have troops stationed all around the world supporting us in causes that are real and some thought to be imagined. 1 here are also many programs that have been started to preserve and protect Rappahannock’s scenic beauty, its artists and musicians, to protect and support its elderly and youth. Residents of this county have proved themselves to he generous time and time again. Digging deep is something that seems to come naturally to a county that is blessed in many ways. Shop with a Deputy is soliciting funds now to enable county deputies to give a boost to families. Speaking of boosting, the two county boards are putting their collective creative energies together to make an upgraded football/track/soccer field with lights and bleachers a “can do” project for the public school system in Rappahannock County. Perhaps balancing the county coffers with county sponsorship from private folks and organizations will make their plans a reality. Building campaigns and fund raisers have a way of taking on a life of their own and making things happen that may have been discounted as impossible. The human spirit is a mighty factor. It’s like the energizer bunny - it just keeps going and going. As we come away from this Thanksgiving table of plenty hopefully refreshed, rested and ready to take on December, let’s keep in mind that all of our bodies, minds and souls need to be fed and nourished so that together we can do great things. Human potential is a scary and wonderful force. When fed properly, it gains strength and there is no limit to what can be done. It’s something to be thankful for. Stay which course? It occurs to me that in his vow “to stay the course”, President Bush may be referring to some of the auxiliary 'benefits’ that were announced at the beginning of the invasion of Iraq. Among '.hem was a new United "’•lates Embassy to be built in U.'ghdacL It was to be the largest United States Embassy in the world. Also, 17 military airfields were to be built in scattered locations all over Iraq. Do we know if these projects are ongoing? Started? Finished? In the budget9 Ruth Cotterill Richards , Sperry ville Letters Bush’s critics are the liars Congressman Murtha: “O emper Fidelis”: “Always U Faithful”. I want to believe that your speech last week was the considered, rational analysis of a friend to our servicemen (I am retired, but two of my brothers are still active in combat arms), which sought the right thing to do for our country and our armed forces. I regret that many Republicans have chosen to respond with personal, ad hominem attacks, instead of examining your statements on their merits. I, and you, I am sure, also know that their rebuttals are motivated by the systematic ad hominem attacks by the Democratic Party and the media on our President, which your remarks fueled. I know that when Teddy Kennedy accuses President Bush of lying, he is himself lying for political advantage, or else simple to a degree not credible. I recall the speech where President Bush discussed the “imminent threat” of Iraq: what he said was that September 11th had demonstrated that we could not wait until a threat was imminent. I know that when the administration presented their case for going into Iraq, the whole world “knew” Sadam had WMD; it was a component of the administration’s argument, but an honest one, not a “lie to deceive the American public.” I personally believe that Saddam’s WMD program, funded by Oil-for-Food abuse and technologically cultivated to portability by ten years of playing games with U.N. Weapons Inspectors, is in Syria. We probably know that, but do not say it because the administration understands that until it could be irrefutably proven to partisan demagogues (if then), the result will only be more accusations of deception. Hitler’s Propaganda Minister said that a lie repeated loud and often enough will be believed, and our media and the Democratic Party are exercising that theory. Your conclusions, unfortunately, align themselves with those propaganda efforts; it is reasonable, even if it is untrue, to conclude that your remarks are the consequence of your party affiliation rather than your logic. I wish we could have a reasoned discourse on the whether our troops should remain in Iraq. I would like to hear your responses to arguments that A1 Quaeda is now meeting us on Iraqi battlefields instead of New York streets, and we are slowly but inexorably defeating them. And the huge propaganda advantage they would gain by “defeating” the Great Satan. I would like to know how you envision the future of Iraq, the Middle East, and the Islamo-fascist movement, if we pull our troops out on a timetable that A1 Zarkawi can patiently watch, counting down as easily as Cindy Sheehan and Michael Moore can. But I will have no opportunity to hear your arguments, because the cacophony of distortions to attack the Republican President will drown out any reasonable discourse; a cacophony you have unfortunately amplified. I was among those reluctant for the U.S. to invade Iraq, specifically because I do not believe we can police the whole world and because our troops, as you observe, would become proximate targets for suicidal wackos. But I am weary of the media nightly dreaming up more ways to report the death toll to bolster their thinly-veiled anti-war, anti-Republican sentiments. (We have, in “reverent” silence, photos of the slain; we have the drumbeat of the statistics of how many died today, this week, this month, “The 2000th”, since the invasion completed, since the war began, etc..) I am more weary of listening to transparent politically-motivated attacks, which our “responsible” media will only report “evenly, to be bipartisan”, instead of-examining. I would prefer to raise the entire discourse to an objective consideration of the FACT of where we are now, and the merits of the options open to us, rather than blind attack OR defense of current policies. But, Congressman, I do not believe you have furthered that discourse by your untimely, and incomplete, remarks. I do not believe a political solution, that is, one inspired by gain for either the Republican or the’Democratic parties, will serve this country well in the long or the short term. Robert Klaus Amissville Unfair assessment Let’s set the record straight on Bob Dennis’s statements. Mr. Dennis, as chairman of the Board of Assessors, stated that the BOA had reviewed all assessments on the BOS, BOA, Planning Commission and all elected and appointed officials. This means that the BOA reviewed properties owned not only by the above citizens, but also the Commissioner of Revenue, the Clerk of the Court, Treasurer, School Board Members, Sheriff and Commonwealth’s Attorney. I was shocked that the BOA would red flag any particular group of citizens to test the validity of the assessments. Furthermore, if they want ed to test the accuracy of the assessments, a random sample of every 10^“ or 15™1 property would be correct. The article never stated whether any assessments were changed based upon this review, which meant that these property owners, because they were either elected or appoiiited officials in Rappahannock County, were denied the right to know their original assessment. Now Mr. Dennis has stated that no properties were changed. However, ' changes are possible with a stroke of the keyboard with no paper trail. The BOA serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors, and their job is to insure that all properties are treated equally and fairly. The BOA should not have an agenda outside of insuring •a good correct assessment. Mr. Dennis served on the Board of Equalization for the last assessment. Numerous people appealed their assessments to the BOE. Mr. Dennis used his position to push landowners to put their land under easement. I hope Mr. Dennis as Chairman of the BOA will give all landowners, large and small, good fair consideration and not used the BOA as a platform to only push landowners to easement. People should decide independently based upon their personal circumstances if an easement is the best course for them, not be pushed into an easement by a large assessment. The end result is that this assessment will be the most contested assessment ever in Rappahannock County. The county needs a BOA with a very professional and understanding approach to hear the concerns of the citizens. I would advise landowners to start preparing for the assessments by obtaining any copies of appraisals prepared for any reasons over the last two years. This will be good information to supply to the BOA for an appeal. Landowners should request a copy of the work sheets and review to insure the accuracy of property facts. Alvin Henry Amissville Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The first Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour held November 5 and 6 was successful past anyone’s hopes. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community(RAAC) organized and sponsored the event which attracted over 1200 people to the county that weekend. With the help of many artists,businesses and member volunteers it was a smashing success. Planning started last January and in February a planning committee headed by Lois Manookian and Linda Dietel was formed. Throughout the year committee members Joanne Hilty, Robert and Joanie Ballard, Jeanne Drevas, and Nancy Keyser worked out the details of the November event. By spring Artistic Director Martin Woodard ,and Jane and Luke Wilson had created the beautiful logo that became the centerpiece of a phenomenal publicity campaign run by Laura Overstreet and Betsy Hille. Sponsors from the business community generously responded to the letter penned by Barbara and Matthew Black. The Inn at Little Washington, R.H.Ballard Art, Rug & Home,Washington Hospitality & Visitors Association, Barbara and Matthew Black,Goodine’s Designs in Gold and Silver,The Griffen Tavern,The Thornton River Grille, The Flint Hill Public House,Country Cafe,Country Places Realty, Donald Chandler Architect, Epicurious Cow, Fairlea Farm B&B, Foster Harris House B&B, Frank Hardy Inc Realtors, Kreyling Construction, Oasis CD MFG, Rappahannock National Bank, Rappahannock Title,LLC, The Conyers House Country Inn & Stable and Armfield,Miller & Ripley Fine Properties LLC helped provide the financial base to start up such a huge undertaking. With the help of signs made by Carl Aplin and Gary Schwartz our visitors found their way from The Washington Fire Hall Tour Center and Group Show( juried by Merry Foresta and Andy Grundberg) to the 11 studios and 10 galleries spread throughout the county. Beautiful weather and a beautiful synergy created an incredible atmosphere for artists,volunteers and visitors that will be remembered for a long time. We are still enjoying the buzz ,the excitement and the joy of success ...and planning has already started for next year’s Tour. Thank you to the 50 artists who participated and the dozens of volunteers who helped make the Artists Tour a success in true Rappahannock County fashion. Thank you! Claudia Mitchell President, RAAC Washington,VA Thanks for the chili! Thank you to all who made the first annual Chili Cook-Off Bluegrass Festival a huge success. Thank you to Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass, the Shenandoah Travelers and Doc Chappell and the One Gig Band for a wonderful afternoon of bluegrass. Thank you to the following Chili Cooks for providing a wide variety of delicious chili, interesting chili fixings and creative booth displays and attire. The Cooks were Bob Clemens, Denise Chandler, Kevin Day, Hank Gorfein, Peter Kramer and Jonathan Partin. Our Silent Auction items were so graciously donated by Kit Johnston’s Farmhouse Dining, Beech Springs Farm, Oldway Art Center, Williams Orchard, Apple Hill bakery, Frank and Anne Zinn and Kathryn Walker. A special thanks to the sponsors who enabled us to have such a successful fundraiser- Sunnyside, Griffin Response to watchdog For some time now, I’ve suspected something wasn’t quite right with a few of our county’s elected officials. They just havefi’t had that little extra spring in their step. I assumed it was because they, like many of us, were just getting older. And suddenly like magic, the answer was as plain as the nose on my pretty face — right there in this week’s Rappahannock, News. In a letter to the editor, the author stated that the county supervisors “...drug their feet...”. Drugs? Drugs in the board room? Who authorized the use of these drugs? And if feet are being drugged, isn’t it safe to assume that other body parts will soon follow? Who other than this educated author was aware of this problem? Thank goodness we still live in a country where selfappointed watchdogs are willing to expose this type of outrage and make it their business minding ours. Bill Payne Amissville l Tavern, Hampton Inn, RAAC, Sam Snead Realty, Jim Blubaugh, Kevin Day Real Estate, Tom Taylor Construction, Dot and Wayne Waller, Joyce Harmon, DVM, Ibni Updike and the Virginia Cattlewomen’s Club. A huge thanks to Cheryl Taylor, Roger Mello, Mike Tupper, Jenny Kapsa, the Lion’s Club, the Horse and Pony Club Jennifer Gray (Mama G) for their assistance and support. We also appreciate the tremendous coverage and publicity by the Rappahannock News. Finally, a tremendous thank you to the Day Family-Kevin, Hazel, Devin and Carly for their idea, support and invaluable help for the “FUN” fundraiser. Mark your calendars for November 5, 2006! Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club Samantha Falls, Kevin Riedel, Caroline Massie, Timmy Jenkins, Ambar Dodson, Connor Forrest Cheers from the Rappahannock Panthers The Bull Run District & Region B Champions, The Rappahannock Panthers Cheer Competition Squad, would like to thank all the parents, grandparents, Rappahannock National Bank, Vest Excavating, Wetsel Excavating & Williams Tree Service for their generous donations. The donations helped with the squad’s expenses for their trip to the State Cheerleading Competition that was held on Saturday November 19th in Richmond. We appreciate all of the people that helped in soliciting the donations, in a short period of time. Thanks again for all your support. Rappahannock County High School Cheerleaders and Coaches
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Tapp’s Ford Bridge: The end of an era By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News During October of this year, Tapp’s Ford Bridge was dismantled, ready to be cut up for scrap, to disappear off the face of the earth. It had begun its life brand new in November 1882. It was part of a three-span, single-lane, iron truss bridge across the Rapidan River at Madison Mills in Orange County. When that bridge was replaced by a new, two-lane modem bridge in 1934 (no longer in existence), the three spans were split up and scattered to three different counties. Eventually, one of those spans made its way to Rappahannock County to serve as Tapp’s Ford Bridge. It took a long time to get here and it has been difficult to trace its travels. First off, though, it is known that the old bridge sat at Madison Mills for some time, only 150 feet away from its 1934 replacement bridge. And as early as August 1933, the Orange County Board of Supervisors had their eye on it. At their meeting that month, they requested that when the Virginia State Highway Department abandoned the bridge, part of it would be used across the Rapidan River at Wilhoit’s Ford, and, according to a local newspaper account, the rest was to be used across another local ford. People knew that old truss bridges, with all their nuts, bolts, tumbuckles, and pieces and parts, could be taken apart like an erector set and rebuilt elsewhere. In October 1933, Madison County joined in the effort with its Board of Supervisors supporting the Wilhoit’s Ford move. But when the Orange County Board learned that it would cost $8,000 to move the bridge, they lost interest, rescinded their Wilhoit’s Ford request, and asked that the bridge be put across yet another local ford. t ollowmg the ford It is here that the trail runs cold. The only clue is from a VDOT publication of December 1975 entitled, “A Survey and Photographic Inventory of Metal Truss Bridges in Virginia, 1865-1932, Part III, The Culpeper Construction District.” In discussing the 1882 bridge at Madison Mills, the document notes that, “rather than abandon the three older spans, each was used as an individual bridge at a separate location.* Regrettably, the one remaining truss [Tapp’s Ford Bridge] was denuded of its once elegant and decorative ironwork when it was moved to its present location on Route 645 crossing the Rappahannock River between Virgil Lee Atkins" i ■ m A Tribute to my Father r<l who left this life a year ago K November20,2004 Pop, although you are no longer with us here on Earth, you will live on in the hearts and lives of your children and grandchildren. Our family was blessed to have such precious loving parents as you and Mom. You labored long hours year after year suffering heartaches and tears along the way, but you never gave up. You and Mom stuck together and made a warm loving home full of joy and happiness. Your hearts were filled with an endless love for each one of us. You taught us the things that mattered most in life. To love God and love one another. You taught us right from wrong. , Growing up money was little but we had all the riches in the world. We had two precious parents that loved us and provided for our every need. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, we thank God for being blessed so many years with a precious Dad and Mom like you. Missing you until we meet again, Betty Lou, Billy, Jean & Jimmy and families S—___f Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties.” The asterisk above refers to a footnote [corrected] telling where the three spans went. “One was moved to Page County, Route 654 (since replaced); another to the Caroline-Hanover line, Route 603 (since replaced); and the third to the Madison-Greene County line, Route 230 (since replaced). One of these was again moved to the last remaining span’s present location.” It is likely we got the Page County span because the Caroline-Hanover span, Route 603, seems too far away for a subsequent move to Rappahannock County; and the MadisonGreene spam, Route 230, was put in place in 1941, possibly across Middle River in Greene County, too recent for a second move. The span that went to Page County was erected across the Hawksbill Creek along Route 654 at Samdy. Hook, just east of where a 1908 truss bridge stood. But it was washed off its abutments in the great rainstorm of October 12-16, 1942, which caused the worst flooding in Page Valley since 1870. Luckily, the span was relatively undamaged. In a phone interview, Jack Cullers, currently the owner of property nearby, remembers as an eight year-old child the 1882 bridge sitting in the water for some time. It apparently was finally taken apart, carried over the mountain, and put together again as Tapp’s Ford Bridge. Certainly the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors was ready for a bridge at Tapp’s Ford. At a March 7, 1940 meeting, they “recommend[ed] to the State Highway Commission that it construct a bridge over the Rappahannock River, on Route 645, at a point known as Tapp’s Ford, and that one-half of costs of constructing said bridge be paid from funds allocated to Rappahannock County, and that the other one-half of said costs be paid from funds allocated to Fauquier County, provided it meets with the approval of the Board of Supervisors of Fauquier County and that said Board enters a resolution of like character.” Unfortunately, Fauquier County did not come through. Rappahannock rescue So at their April 18, 1940 meeting, Rappahannock County’s Board noted that “it appearing that there has been no demand from citizens of Fauquier County for such as a bridge and that the road engineer is spending considerable amount for the road leading to the ford,” they laid the resolution aside for the time being. Undaunted, the Board at their June 20, 1940 meeting said if it finally was decided to build the bridge, Rappahannock County would kick in $2,000. At the Rappahannock County Clerk’s office, in going through a box of old supporting material for the above meetings and others, the writer ran across a Department of Highway budget document for July 1,1940 to June 30,1941. Money was there foi; a bridge over the Rappahannock River at Tapp’s Ford. The bridge and its approaches were to cost an estimated $2,000. Work was to start work in March 1941 and finish by the end of June 1941. They did not make it. The same project appeared in the next annual budget document, but now included improving the road from the bridge to Route 211. Here, there was an inked annotation that said, “Comp. Tapps Ford Br.” Tbtal cost was estimated at $2,919.83, and everything was to be done by the end of September 1941. Was the schedule met this time? Other things have to be considered. Maybe there was more slippage. Maybe a bridge project on Route 621, to be finished by the end of 1941, took precedence. Maybe WWII, starting for the US on December 7,1941, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, changed things. It also appears that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors was having trouble with the Department of Highway’s Resident Engineer for the Culpeper District at the time. In a letter to Richmond dated Januapr 1, 1942, they said he had failed to appear when called and they had not seen him since the summer of 1941. Richmond responded by saying he would appear. And he (fid. He told the Board at their March 5, 1942 meeting that he had inspected all 96 bridges in the county, found 10 in good condition, that most others would need repair Photo courtesy of VDOT ' Dave Cubbage LAST LOOK: October 18, 2005 was the last day of old Tapp’s Ford Brdige. A large crane on the left lifts the remaining half of the bridge, which was fabricated in 1882. Part of the other half, bent and twisted, is shown in the foreground. Photo was taken from the Fauquier County side along Route 645. in the near future, and at least 12 needed repairs as soon as possible. The Board then said, in effect, take the road money and fix such roads and bridges as in his judgment most needed it. A May 1942 letter from the Highway Department confirmed the situation. In turning down a citizen’s request for a road improvement, it stated that 50% of the county’s bridges were in bad shape. And in June 1942 came news of a fund reduction, that only 25% of projects could be done; that steel and iron were war restricted materials; and that the U.S. War Production Board was allocating steel plate for bridges on a month-to-month basis. At this point, Tapp’s Ford Bridge disappeared into Umbo. The water is wide The great rain of October 12 16,1942, a northeast storm that is still remembered by many people in Rappahannock County, seems to have provided the needed bridge at Tapp’s Ford. It was the same storm that had washed the 1882 span into the Hawksbill Creek along Route 654 in Page County. Maybe old timers in Rappahannock County can remember when the bridge finally arrived here and help solve this mystery. One thing is certain, the rain damage caused by the 1942 storm saw the Department of Highways and the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors devote all road funds, without exception, to bridge repair and replacement work well into 1945. However it got here, the old bridge held its head high for another half-century at least. A delicate, lacy bridge, it had seen it all since its start in 1882. Glen Gordon, Huntly, VA One of Rappahannock's grandest estates. Large 5 BR manor house with wine cellar. 8 room staff house. 2 BR guest house with private entrance. Pool. 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Obituaries Emmanuel J. Pullen Native of Sperryville Emmanuel “Manuel” J. Pullen, 81, of Amissville and Front Royal, Va., died Saturday, November 19, at Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Pullen was bom October 21, 1924, in Sperryville, son of the late Ashby Pullen and Cora Atkins Pullen. He was active until the time of his death by maintaining his small farm in Rappahannock County and volunteering for numerous community activities in Front Royal. He was the past Governor of the Front Royal Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #829 where he was very active, Past North Moose of Shenandoah Valley Legion, and a past district president. He was awarded a life membership of L.O.O.M. for his sponsorship of more than 250 members. He was the recipient of the “Pilgrim Degree of Merit” which is the highest degree that can bestowed on a member and served many years on the Lodge and Moose Legion Ritual Teams. He served as Bingo chairman. He was retired from Avtex Fibers and was active with the Avtex retirees. He was a member of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother Elwood “Leedy” Pullen. Mr. Pullen is survived by a dear friend, Nellie Grove of Front Royal; a daughter, Barbara Kay Willard and her husband Douglas; a son Emmanuel J. “E.J.” Pullen, Jr. and his wife Beverly; three grandsons, two granddaughters, and a great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Charles Brady, Mark Brady, Jay Pullen, Rodney Omdorff, John Willard, and Clayton Willard. Reach over half a million Northern Virginia readers with Times Community Newspapers. Fauquier office 540-347-4222 Loudoun office Fairfax office 703-777-1111 703-437-5400 A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 23 at lp.m., at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Pullen’s memory to the Infant & Toddler Connection of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. This program serves infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Nathan E. Fletcher Washington resident Nathan Edward Fletcher, 61, of Washington died Thursday, November 17 at his residence. He was a retired custodian of Fairfax County Schools. . Mr. Fletcher is survived by his brother, Milton Fletcher of Fairfax, Va., one nephew and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie and father, Aaron Fletcher, two brothers, Aaron Jr. and William McKinley Fletcher. A funeral service will be held at the W. C. Thompson Funeral Chapel in Culpeper at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. The Rev. Forrest Freeman of Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Culpeper National Cemetery with full military honors by Culpeper V.F.W. #2524 and American Legion Post #330. The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at Chapel on Wednesday. Ervin H. Whorton Native ofAmissville Ervin “Dee” Hamilton Whorton, 75, of Linden, died November 16 at her residence. Mr. Whorton was born Sperryville Realty 540-987-8088 Sperryville - Historic 7 room and bath home on town lot with public sewer. Exterior freshly painted $269,000 James W. Leake, Broker - 540-987-8236 Bud Corder - 540-675-3291 Barbara Sisk - 540-987-9015 September 28, 1930, in Amissville to the late Henry Taylor and Lillie Margaret Cloud Whorton. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired carpenter foreman from Washington, D.C. Mr. Whorton is survived by his wife, Leona Gwiii Wharton; a son, Floyd Ervin Whorton of Linden; a daughter, Florence Leona McCarty of Delaplane; six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include three sisters, Eunice Whorton of Amissville, Mary Dodson of Front Royal, and Ressie Utz of Falling Water, W. Va.; and a brother, Frank Baylus Whorton of Centreville. A funeral sendee was held November 19 at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock. A burial with military honors by Woodstock American Legion Post 199 followed at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Woodstock. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1905; or the Alzheimer’s Association, Harrisonburg Regional Office, 1*0 Box 310, Harrisonburg VA 22803. Maryann Sauter Amissville resident Maryann Sauter, 60, of Rappahannock Office Brokers of Farms, Estates and Fine Country Property' Mfadow Brook Farm - Impressive cedar and stone home on 100 acres overlooking a large lake. 8 BDR. 6.5 Bill. 7 FP Stables, bams, guest house, tennis court *>2,200,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley Shallow Creek Lane — The ideal farm - 59 mostly open, rolling, acres with 3 ponds. 2 houses and outbuildings. Home has 3 BDR and 1.5 BTH. 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Ideal fix vineyard and/or w inery. $1.3254X10 ( mum Justin H Why ' Justin H. Wiley - 540 672-5603 Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 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 AmissviUe died November 14 at the Fauquier Hospital. She was bom April 7, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of the late Burton Schlie and Ann Kelker Schlie. Mrs. Sauter had been a local resident since 1983. She retired in 1999 as an Executive Secretary at the George Mason University Nurse Practioner Program. She retired to devote her time to her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Sauter; two daughters, Amanda “Mandy” Brooks, of Bristow, VA and Becky Coppage of Remington, VA Additional survivors include seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton. Interm mt will be at Midland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Center, PO Box 800334, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Police Briefs Hit and run to ground 5:44 p.m. November 19, Saturday. The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department arrested Tyrone Starks, 30, for a misdemeanor charge of hit and run, indicating property damage. The charge originated in Prince William County, and their Sheriff’s Office informed the RCSD that Starks was wanted and living in Rappahannock. 2:04 p.m. November 17, Thursday. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department received information from Page County law enforcement that a minivan involved in a hit and run accident in Page county may have fled to Rappahannock county. RCSD deputies and Virginia state troopers located the minivan on a Rappahannock back road. Major Chris Williams of the RCSD charged Reginald T. Lam, 41, of Luray with Felony Hit and Run. r 1 Inspiring, p Tfiaimfits I % Randy Minter | THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE The death of a spouse is one of life’s most powerful events. For some surviving spouses, time does little to lessen feelings of disbelief, bitterness and loneliness. In recent years, mental health experts have made strides in identifying and treating those who have severe difficulties after the death of a spouse. With one new strategy, called “traumatic grief treatment”, a therapist helps the bereaved spouse identify thoughts or situations that trigger intense emotions, such as recollections of the death itself or shared activities, and then develop practical ways to cope with them. According to one study, this therapy significantly reduced acute grief symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression, among patients who completed four months of weekly treatment. 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Wakefield Country Day School Hosts International Celebration This past week, Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) held its annual international celebration of the many cultures and customs that our country embodies. Thursday, the school hosted an educational music concert in the Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium, attended by students from first through twelfth grade. This special musical presentation, organized by the school’s Spanish and Music departments, featured the talents of the group, Solazo, a musical ensemble that teaches while performing. The group gave a musical tour- of Latin and South America, showcasing some of the unique instruments from that region. They incorporated the sounds of Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador into their act, and finished up with a popular number from the island of Cuba. Joining the group on drums during the Cuban segment was Gali Sanchez, who is not only Wakefield’s upper school Spanish teacher, but also a talented musician and former percussionist for the band Santana. Solazo’s finale featured cameo appearances on-stage by several band students from Rappahannock High School: Evan Espinola, Jason Wiese, Josh Makela, Dos Allen, Brandon Lee, Andrew Treanor, Patrick Treanor and Matt Wiese. The audience showed their AMIGOS: Juan Fiorentini, resident of Flint Hill (and Mexico) with lower school Spanish teacher Silvana Ruckman of Amissville. approval by dancing in the aisles, with young and old alike joining hands and swaying to the beat. Earlier in the week, WCDS held panel discussions led by students from five different countries. The Wednesday assembly served as the venue for a power-point presentation prepared by the computer technology class which focused on each of the eleven WCDS international students - their homes, families and past-times. The week’s festivities culminated on Friday with a whirlwind “tour” of over a dozen countries, each displaying its own international cuisine, cultural and geographical characteristics. Lower school students YOUNG TEACHER: Seventh grader Brittany Sasse of Flint Hill, who lived with her parents for nine years in Viet Nam before coming to Rappahannock County, had much to share. enjoyed international crafts and games, and upper school students tried their hand at salsa dancing. The final event of the day was a soccer match, with the students divided into four teams: Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America. 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Photos courtesy of Kathleen Grove Chappell’s Comer Track Update On November 14 Board of Supervisors member Roger Welch, School Board member Rosa Crocker, County Administrator John McCarthy and School Superintendent Bob, Chappell met to make plans to move forward with the construction of the Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) Track/ Football/Soccer Field Upgrade project. Both Boards are concerned that bids received in March and in November exceeded $600,000. This is substantially higher than the approximately $350,000 currently available for this project. It was decided that we would work to engage the services of a professional fundraiser to raise the balance plus additional funding needed for lights, bleachers, etc. Also discussed was a strategy to seek corporate sponsors or other benefactors who would have the field, the track, or the stadium named after them. The group expressed a desire to have the two boards continue to work together to achieve a quality facility for the children and citizens of Rappahannock County. Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: Nov. 23 - 2:00 Early Release for Thanksgiving; Nov. 24th & 25th- All locations will be closed. Rappahannock Juniors Josh Makela and Clay Vickers have been selected to participate in the “Congressional Youth Forum: “The forum is a gathering of students representing high schools from across the seventh district. Students meet at various places around the district twice each semester to discuss issues of importance to the district, state and nation. Congratulations! Activity Buses Cancelled: Tuesday, Nov. 22, will be the last day that activity buses will be running. This is due to low numbers of students riding the activity buses, We cannot justify the expense of continuing that service. 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SIDEWINDER: WCDS’ Dan Carrier shoots around the long arm of Highland’s Max Deal. Sports Briefs RCHS Cheerleaders 2nd in the State Competition On Saturday, November 20th, the RCHS Panther Cheerleaders took second place in the Virginia State Cheer Competition in Richmond’s Siegel Center, coming in only four points below the first place team, King William High School. “After the first stunt, I knew nothing could stop them,” recalled Coach Bonnie Pullin. The squad performed twice in the tournament, once to be within the top five qualifying teams, and a second time to determine the final champion. Although this is the third year in a row that the Panthers have been to the State Tbumament, this is the first time they have placed so high. “I am so proud of them and it has been my pleasure and an honor to coach such an outstanding group of young people.” wrote Pullin after the match. WCDS Sports The Wakefield Country Day COMING THROUGH: Wakefie Highland's Greg Soley. School Varsity Basketball team fell to Highland 69-39 on Thursday, November 17 but there were several strong performers. That puts the Owls record at 12. They face MountainView at home on November 28. October Athletes of the Virginias Foremast Summing PmI Authority “l AND POOLS. JNG INCROUND POOLS AVAILABLE IN MANY SIZES, I SHAPES AND FINISHES , SO YOU CAN DESIGN THE POOL OF YOUR DREAMS! i A NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! ' CALL TO SCHEME YOUR OMITE SURVEY! ^ 1-800-2914284 * NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A GAS COST HEDGING PROGRAM CASE NO. PUE-2005-00087 Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. ("CGV or the “Company"), has filed an application with the State Corporation Commission ("Commission") for authorization to implement a gas cost hedging program (the “Hedging Plan") and to allow the Company to engage in financial hedging activities as part of its gas purchasing strategy effective January 1,2006, for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 heating seasons and thereafter, and to pass-through the associated transaction costs as well as any of the financial gains and losses that result from the purchase and sale of futures contracts of such financial hedging through the Company’s Purchased Gas Adjustment/Actual Cost Adjustment mechanism, as well as the associated tariff charges. A copy of CGV's application and the Commission's Order in this proceeding are available, at no charge, by making a request in writing to counsel for the Company. Edward L. Flippen, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, One James Center, 901 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Copies are also available for public inspection at the Commission's Document Control Center, Tyler Building, First Floor, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Monday and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or may be downloaded on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/caseinfo.htm. On or before December 30,2005, any interested persons may submit written comments or requests for a hearing on the application by filing an original and 15 copies of such comments or requests with Joel H. Peck. Clerk of the Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 21 18, Richmond, Virginia 23218-21 18. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the issues raised in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed in written comments. If no sufficient request for hearing is received, the Commission may consider the application based upon the papers filed without convening a hearing. Persons filing a request for hearing and expecting to participate as a respondent in any hearing that may be scheduled also shall file a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission on or before December 30,2005. Interested persons should refer to the Commission’s order for more information on participation as a respondent. Interested persons shall refer in their comments, requests for hearing, and notices of participation to Case No. PUE-2005- 00087 and shall serve a copy upon counsel for CGV at the address set forth above. COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA. INC. Rick Foard In this day and age. celebrating 19 years with one company is rare. Rarer still is somebody who still loves his job after 18 years! Rick feels extremely lucky to be working for the best dealership around. He considers his fellow colleagues and repeat customers as family and understands the importance of seeing a familiar face when making an important investment such as a new car. 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• Real Estate/B2 • Classifieds/B6-B10 Rappahannock News November 24, 2005 “Blake Angel #1” Donna LaPre Fabric, leather, paper mache 15” high Photos courtesy of Steven Kenny ‘The Swan” Steven Kenny Oil on linen 24”x18” ‘A Measure of Beauty5 showcases at The Packing Shed By Rene Ruffner Special to the Rappahannock News The Packing Shed Gallery will present “A Measure of Beauty,” a collaborative show b> creative partners Steven Kenny and Donna LaPre, from December 1 through January 9. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 2:00 to r 6:00 p.m. This show works like a storyinstallation, while adhering to classical and historic principals of fine art. Steven Kenny’s paintings, which have achieved a lustrous fluidity, are both heralded by and reflect the mysteries of Donna LaPre’s extraordinary figures, paintings and poetry. l The inter-working of the multi-media presentation is a metaphor for the two artists’ relationship, but not in a haphazard sense. It figures, of course, that what you create is an indication of where you are in life, but Kenny and LaPre’s art leaves a spiritual and retinal after-image of a beautiful place and time. Hie paintings of Steven Kenny Steven Kenny’s painting style, as those who’ve followed his very successful career will note, has gone from a more seamless technique to very painterly brushwork. Admirable skin tones, for example, are created by laying down strokes of a true spectrum of colors. Kenny’s paintings in this instance span the years 1994 to the present. The arti3t stated that in most of his paintings, birds and their compo- 1 nents are employed as “symbols of See BEAUTY, Page B2 Photo by Richard Lykes Christmas carol children People who love a good story partnered with creative children will want to come to the Ki Theatre for one of two performances of Charles Dicken’s 19th century classic, “A Christmas CarolSponsored by Ki Theatre with actors young and oW(er), this play will star a large cast of area actors, including a dozen children who will not only warm your heart but impress you with their talent Information on the play (scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.) is available at the Ki Theatre office (540-987-3164) or at their website: www.kitheatre.com. Fiddle Banjo Duo play ‘Southern Summits’ at The Theatre Dec. 3 By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News On Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m., Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman return to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia to give their second concert here playing old time fiddle and banjo music of Appalachia and beyond. Jabbour became interested in folk music and folklore while he was a graduate student in North Carolina in the 1960s. Traveling throughout the mountains of North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia, he recorded instrumental folk music, folksong, and folklore on tape. He regards fiddler Henry Reed of Glen Ly, Virginia, as his mentor, and credits many of the tunes which are now well loved among the devotees of fiddle playing to , Reed. The collection which Jabbour assembled as a student later formed part of the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress, where Jabbour worked for many years before retiring to take up full time his love of old time fiddle playing. His early training as a classical violinist is put to Photo courtesy of The Theatre Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman superb use in the intricacies and challenges of the music. Some of the music to be heard at the Theatre is drawn from the duo’s recent CD “Southern Summits” which Jabbour has described as “a conversation or negotiation between the banjo and fiddle as musical equals - a summit See ThtATRE, Page B2 1 as aa*aKas*g&aaaBasE; <& Photos by Raymond Boc Sperryville splendor What’s the big attraction here? Onlookers got a rare treat when they came upon local artist Paimer Smith creating a painting of Main Street Sperryville and The Hopkins Ordinary, Smith’s work can also be seen at the Long View Gallery and The Bioholistic Store in Sperryville.
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Rappahannock home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of November 14 to November 19. lb find transfers m other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton No transfers were recorded this week. Wakefield No transfers were recorded this week. Jackson Gilman R. Carlson and wife to Steven J. Baumann and wife; 5.3260 acres, $735,000 Jake R. Robinson find wife to Jennifer Moore; 3.8258 acres, $205,000 Stonewall/Hawthorne No transfers were recorded this week. Piedmont No transfers were recorded this week. Religious Notes A Kids’ Community Bible Chib sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church has begun its second year and wants to invite all children in Grades 1-3 to attend. The Kids’ Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. This program consists of Bible memorization, games, singing, crafts, refreshments and fun all orchestrated by Rev. Jon Heddleston. Rev. Jennings Hobson, and Rev. Phil Bailey. For more information, call the Washington Baptist Church office at 675-3336. Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville invites you to attend their revival services with evangelist Dr. Benny Bechum of Georgia. They began Sunday, November 20 and will continue through Wednesday, November 23. Each night will begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is located on Route 211 just west of Route 229 intersection. There will be special singing each evening. A nursery will be provided. Everyone is welcome. The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Washington, with the Rev. Leah Delong, pastor of the Willis Chapel, Flint Hill and United Methodist Church in Sperryville on November 24 at 10 a.m. This service will be their 25th year i of service. The Blue Ridge Chorale, formerly known as the Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society, will be presenting their concert “Christmas with the Blue. Ridge Chorale” on December ’ 9 at the Lake of the Woods Church (donation only) at 8 p.m. and on December 11 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Culpeper starting at 4 p.m. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $2 more County libraries partner with Hospice of the Rapidan to celebrate National Hospice Month November is National Hospice Month. Hospice is a program that provides compassionate care and attends to the emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families at an inpatient facility or at the patient’s home. Hopsice of the Rapidan, a leading not-for-profit provider of high quality hospice services in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties has teamed up with local libraries to increase public awareness of hospice during November. Information on Hospice of the Rapidan in recognition of National Hospice Month is on display at the Rappahannock County Library throughout the month of November. It is a time for our communities to celebrate this caring community of individuals. Hospice of the Rapidan enables individuals and families to receive high quality, compassionate end of life care from a team of professionals specially trained in pain management and end of life concerns - usually while remaining in the comfort of their home. Hospice of the Rapidan is a licensed, nonprofit hospice organization providing skilled medical care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Hospice care is available to terminally ill people with a life expectancy of six months or less, regardless of ability to pay. To learn more about hospice care, grief support, or becoming a volunteer call Hospice of the Rapidan at 540-825-4840 or visit online at www.hotr.org. Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Rapktan HOSPICE HELPERS: Clarissa Leggett, a member of the Board of Directors of Hospice of the Rapidan presents David Shaffer, Director of the Rappahannock County Library in Washington with the gift of a book entitled “Understanding Grief, Helping Yourself Heal,” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Theatre From Page B1 in the diplomatic sense, and also an artistic challenge to scale the heights of each time - a summit in the mountain climbing sense.” Banjo Newsletter, reviewing “Southern Summits,” described the playing of Perlman and Jabbour as “poetry for two musicians who deliver the good in their own personal and very competent style. Their intention is not to mimic anyone’s traditional playing technique, but to give us a good listening experience while respecting the tradition from which this music was passed on.” The journal Sing Out! Stated that “what makes “Southern Summits” an unusual delight is the fact that Jabbour and Perlman are among the most articulate musicians that old-time music has to offer.” Banjo player Perlman is a master of the melodic clawhammer style - an approach that has transformed clawhammer from an accompaniment to a solo style of banjo playing. This is the last performance scheduled at the Theatre for the year 2005. (The Theatre has announced with regret that Cooter’s “Blue Ridge Christmas” show, originally scheduled for December 17, has had to be canceled.) Tickets for the performance on December 3 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations for Decern- * her 3, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s schedule from January 2006, phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com Beauty From Page B1 transition and transcendence.” Birds and humans interact in various ways, sometimes taking on one another’s characteristics, “representing the human desire to assume those bird-like qualities that can free us from perceived boundaries...” The style of Kenny’s paintings is deeply rooted in the past, with a timeless message. Visual references to artists as far back as the 15th century are clearly evident. His broad-ranging influences and sources of inspiration express a truth and grace that should resonate with gallery goers Donna LaPre’s mixed masterpieces Because of our human natures, and because art is created in the context of things we all experience, all art can be described as derivative. Having said that, however, I have to say that Donna LaPre’s works on paper, mixings of collage, drawing and painting, are very highly original. They are also courageous in the refined risks that they take through their juxtaposition of startling images; to merely describe them, as LaPre does, as “suggestions of a dreamworld or liminal state of consciousness” does not begin to do them justice LaPre feels that, “The touching-off points this body of work encompasses are: the emerging yet constrained 19th century feminism; the energies and forms of nature, especially of the plant kingdom; spiritual thresholds and the Christmas Mystery from an anthroposophical reference.” LaPre’s figures, which in some cases feature “tweaked renderings of meticulously fashioned 19th century garments” reflecting not only the angst but the incipient liberation of that age. It is clear, as LaPre has stated, that “the figures in the show, constructed of fabric, leather, paper mache, are dolls only in the very ancient meaning of the word, as figures of sacred representation unlike the modem concept of dolls as playthings.” There is a startling and edgy quality to these figures that I would prefer not to dilute through a description; I’ll leave that as a reward for openingday show attendees. The show also features Donna LaPre’s gifted poetry, meant to be absorbed as a part of the whole. Again, as with her graphic and figural works, this poetry gives a lot of credit to viewers/readers. They’re allowed to make their own assumptive leaps from one elegant expression to the next, creating their own view by closing the synapses between disparate images. LaPre’s flowing poetry puts me in mind of the textural expressions of Theodore Roethke. Tb quote Steven Kenny, “All together, the works in this exhibit hint to a spatial reality that is more complex and dimensional than the temporal.” The tension between the related pieces of art in this show creates its own feeling and message. While the show has to come down on January 9th, and co-displayed pieces will suffer a kind of deconstruction for it, you can take away a great purchase, or fascinating after-image of a sum greater than its parts. The Packing Shed Gallery is on the comer of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington, Virginia. Gallery hours are 12:30 - 7:00, Thursday through Monday. For more information phone (540) 675-3410 or Gallery Director June Jordan at (540) 987-8098. it the door. For more information call Judy Gore at 8252859. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church will have heir Christmas Banquet on Saturday, December 10 at 5 a m. The Evangelist Mark Rogers will be the guest speaker. Rogers and his famiy are from Fairbanks, \laska. On Sunday, December LI Rogers will be the peaker or the 10 a.m. and the J p.m. services. Everyone is wel:ome. Join the Washington Baptist Church as they celejrate “Christmas in Little Washington” on Sunday, December 4. Starting at 12:30 p.m. they will be serving your choice of Brunswick Stew or Christmas Chili served with either combread or roll. For dessert, feast on gingerbread served with whipped cream or lemon curd topped off with tea or coffee. Adult prices are $7.50. Children 8 and under are $4.00. For an additional $2.00 you can purchase an undecorated gingerbread cookie to decorate in what festive ways you’d like. After the luncheon, there’s a chance to win the afternoon’s door prize - a homemade Gingerbread House. Lunch starts at 12:30 and ends at 2:30 p.m. For further information, contact the church at (540) 675-3336. ’ ' Music at the Bleu Rock Inn Join us every Thursday evening in December from 7-10 p.m. for FREE Live music at the Bleu Rock Inn. Come early and enjoy dinner from the Pub menu or in the fine dining room. The Bleu Rock serves delicious food and tasty beverages. For more information, contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. The Bleu Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway in Washington, Virginia across from the Rappahannock County High School. Mark your calendars for these upcoming attractions: W December 1: Brooksie Wells - home grown country and, roots rock December 8: Bob McDugald - 60s acoustic December 15: Brooke Parkhurst and Lorraine Duisittraditional Appalachian, Irish and fascinating folk December 22: Andrew Acosta - feel good and soulful as j Acosta strums away your blues December 29: Ben Mason - this piano playing singer > songwriter teams up with Jeff Severson and his amazing, “fingerstyle guitar* MTV Road Rules star to speak at LFCC in December Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Student Activities and the Gay/Straight Alliance at LFCC are co- % V sponsoring a diversity event presented by Shane Landrum, a cast member on MTVs Road Rules - Campus Crawl, on Friday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. in the William H. McCoy Special Events Center located inside the Alson W;M Smith, Jr. Technology Center on the Middletown Campus, located at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. The event is free and open to the public. “LFCC values diversity,” said Douglas Cumbia, director of student success at LFCC. “This event is designed to explore our diverse culture and learn more about others in support of LFCC’s strategic goal of creating a learning environment where every individual succeeds.” Landrum, who at the age of 23 is one of the most recognized gay • celebrities in the nation, will center his presentation on the following: • It’s “Okay” to be Different! •Stereotyping • Self Expression • Deflecting Hatred Three years ago Landrum left the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to become a cast member in MTV’s Road Rules - Campus Crawl. Landrum also starred in The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, Battle of the Sexes, Battle of the Sexes 2 and The Inferno. His brief reality stint turned into a life-altering experience, leaving Landrum with the desire to share the positive experience of the show with college students across the country. On Road Rules, Landrum was able to overcome the homophobia that surfaced within the cast. Since August 2002, he has become a nationally recognized minority activist as well as an accomplished public speaker, entertaining and lecturing at over 150 colleges about diversity. In the past three years since his original filming, Landrum returned to school to continue his efforts to be a Spanish linguist in the ultimate goal of becoming a U.S. diplomat. He has also been a cast member in four more MTV series after Road Rules, as well as three special episodic tapings. See PREVIEWS, Page B3 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 4 new home S Rappahannock News * 540-675-3349 \f2__ vtem Old Idea... SUMMT MONtMT TUEBMT MBMBMT TMJUDAT HMMT MTUBM* ! titth ***• . tala Pola tala Psalm Pum ItlU **:!« 111 III U M 17 S&WW* ry f'w AW)C*r, fi***, C'tovnghtJX». Aftta'ns hit&utp* S+Mrn. P 0 fir* 8197 CtofottMrt*. 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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 jclatterbuck@ times• papers.com. Apple Hill Bakery moving to new location For all of you donut and sweet thing aficionados, Apple Hill Bakery will be permanently closing at their location next to the Corner Store in Sperryville after Thanksgiving. But, don’t worry, it won’t be for long. They will be doing some renovations at their new bakery, which is located at 15 Main Street (last building on the right as you are heading back out to Hwy 211 - Yellow color). They are hoping all renovations will be complete by December 16th, when they will reopen at the “new” location. Will keep you posted. Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will not be open on November 30. They will no longer have clinics on the 5th Wednesday. For more information call the Fauquier Free clinic at (540) 3470394. Flu Clinics at the Rappahannock County Health Department will be on November 22 from 1 to 3 p. m. and on November 29 from 1 to 3 p. m. November 23: All You Can Eat Spaghetti Tonight and every Wednesday night at The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill you can , stuff yourself with spaghetti. For $6 you can get plates of spaghetti and garlic bread. For $2 more you can add meatballs. Bring the family and enjoy an inexpensive evening. November 25: Music at The Griffin Tavern Do a little swinging to soothe that stuffed Thanksgiving feeling. Come out Friday evening and hear rock and blues by the Jamie Lynch Band. November 25: Thrift Shop bag sale The Thrift Shop in Washington will be having a $5 bag sale on November 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Jean Alther at (540) 675 3844. November 26: More music at The Griffin Tavern The ever-popular beat returns when reggae rocks with “Street Legal" on Saturday evening. November 26:12th Reunion Ball of the George Washington Carver The 12th Annual Reunion Ball of the George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association, Inc. will be held on Saturday, November 26 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner .will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each. For more information and/or tickets contact any one of these members Samuel Glasker at (540) 825-3574, Ruth Williams at (540) 547-4559, Virginia Dudley at (540) 825-8783, Emma Richards at (540) 825-1321, Bobbie Wilson at (540) 829-0963, Bettie Turner at (540) 825-6954 and Rev. Anna Allsberry at (540) 675-1243. November 26: Community Sing with Ysaye Barnwell Come to Ki Theatre the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26 at 8 p.m. for a Community Sing led by Ysaye Barnwell, leader of the internationally renown African American women’s a capella ensemble, Sweet Hon^y in the Rock. This will be an evening of traditional spirituals and songs from throughout the world to celebrate and give thanks for the g,fts of community we share. Ysaye leads community sings throughout the United States and invites everyone to come. . Singers and non-singers will find a place in the community chorus. Come raise the roof with laughter, harmony and song. The Community Sing is $5 for adults and free for children. Call to reserve tickets: Ki Theatre: 540-9873164. For information call Lori Crochet at (540) 987-3164. November 26, 27, December 4 and 5: Jeanne Drevas Christmas sale Jeanne Drevas’ annual pottery sale will be held these two weekends from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Como do some Christmas shopping, have some cider and cookies and see her new natural materials work. Directions: from Sperryville take Route 231 for 4 miles, turn right on Route 681, go 1 mile and turn right on Potter's Ridge Lane, go up to the top of the driveway where there is a blue and purple trimmed studio, house and garden. November 27: 6th. Anniversary Celebration The Bioholistic Store (formerly Uncommon Sense) invites you to its 6th Anniversary Celebration Open House, Sunday, from 3 to 7 p.m. Elizabeth Lee, Bioholistic Practitioner, is your hostess and invites you to meet herbalist Dawn Story at 4 p.m. followed by consultant/facialist and medical esthetician Caren Wilson at 5 p.m. There will be free samples, food and plenty of fun. RSVP for a special gift bag at (540) 987-1002. The Bioholistic Store is located at 31 Main Street in Sperryville. November 29: Rappahannock Elder Care Committee The Rappahannock Elder Care Committee is pleased to announce the first topic in our series concerning aging together in our community. Michael Soule of RRCSB and the Senior Advocate for the county will discuss the new Medicare Part D, Medicare’s new prescription drug coverage. The meeting is open to the public and is held at the Rappahannock County Public Library at 1 p.m. For more information or question call Sharon Pyne, Rappahannock Social Services, at (540) 675-3313. November 30: On Site Registration Lord Fairfax Community College Luray-Page County Center is hosting their on-site registration at Page County High School on November 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Spring 2006 classes. Placement Assessment Testing is being offered from 4 to 6 p.m.. Spring classes begin January 9, 2006 at the new Luray-Page County Center at 320 N. Hawksbill Street, Luray, VA. For information call (540) 843-0722. December: Holiday Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is sponsoring a special holiday food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. December 2: WCDS To Host 4th Annual “Art from the Heart” Event On Friday, December 2nd, Wakefield Country Day School will host its fourth annual “Art from the Heart” Art Show and Auction. This year’s event, to be held in the Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium at the school, will showcase original works by 23 local artists and will feature oils, watercolors, mixed media, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and pottery. Reservations for the cocktail buffet, which begins at 6:30 p.m. are $50 per person. Proceeds from “Art from the Heart” 2005 will help support and enhance the school’s fine arts programs, and provide scholarships to deserving students. This event is open to the public - for reservations please call (540) 635-8555, ext. 231. December 3: Bible Donation Event In cooperation with the Rappahannock County coalition of churches, the Old Sperryville Bookshop will be holding a special event on Saturday, December 3 from 2-4 p.m. during which bibles and children’s books will be offered at discount rates to be sent as Christmas gifts to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event will also include special music. For more information call the bookshop at (540) 987-8444. December 3, 4 : Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost There will be an Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday December 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. winery open until 5 p.m. Enjoy seasonal hors d’oeuvres paired with Gray Ghost's Gold medal winning wines! Experience Gray Gnost’s larger-than-life holiday wonderland, fashioned out of over 50,000 corks! Collect the 11th in a series of commemorative holiday wine glasses! Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for under 21 and designated drivers. No reservations needed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. December 3-4: Holiday Open Studio Southwestern/Native American jewelry available for sale at Merrill Strange’s Annual Holiday Open Studio, the weekend of Dec. 3-4 at her lovely home/studio in Amissville. There will be 15 percent off my prices for Rappahannockers! Also, there will be many talented vendors with (to quote Merrill) “flowers , wreaths, topiaries... chateaux de reaux.. wine merchant, glass jewelry, stationary, homemade soap, hand knitted sweaters,homemade jellies, brandy , Christmas food, hand made bags, furniture, rugs and a lot of good stuff..” An invitation to all to come, see, and enjoy the Season from 12 noon to 5 p.m. both days. For more information contact me off line at torreon28@earthlink. net, or Merrill at mpstrange@msn.com. December 3 and 4: Hearthstone Holiday Bazaar Hearthstone School will hold it’s annual Holiday Bazaar on December 3rd and 4th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm in the School’s Community Room. Mike and Diane Six, Hearthstone parents, will be bringing alpacas for a visit on Saturday from their farm, Morning Moon Alpacas. Gwen Hayes and Clyde Humphrey, of West Wind Farm in Rappahannock County, will be bringing some of their llamas for a visit on Sunday. St. Nicholas is also planning a visit to have his picture taken with local children Many wonderful gift items will be for sale, including art, pottery, beeswax candles, dolls, Holiday ornaments, jewelry, photography, handmade baskets, Hearthsong toys, books, ornaments, hand-dyed yarns, fresh green wreaths, and much more. Hearthstone is very interested in having local artists and craftsmen participate in the Holiday Bazaar as vendors. Any interested artisans may call the School office at (540) 987-9212 for details. Hearthstone School is located on Route 211, two miles west of Sperryville, Virginia. December 4: Christmas in Little Washington The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association is sponsoring “Christmas in Little Washington” from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The holiday cheer begins with a Holiday Parade at 12:30 on Main Street in Washington. Santa Claus will be on hand at Sunnyside Square and many of the town's businesses are planning open houses. Step in at the Washington Baptist Church for Brunswick Stew or Christmas Chili and decorate a Gingerbread man or two. The Rappahannock County High School band will be performing and marching in the parade. Phone Michelle Schwartz at (540) 675-3207 or Diane MacPherson at (540) 675-3757 for details. December 6: Democratic Committee meeting The next meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will be held on Tuesday, December 6 at the Rappahannock County Library. Following the social hour at 7 p.m. the meeting will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. December 6: Rekindling Hope for the Holidays Tuesday, December 6, 7:30-9 p.m. Evening filled with many things that help heal your heart. Free. Teens welcomed as well. No childcare. RSVP is not necessary but would be appreciated. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA, 540-349-5814 December 6-9: Wakefield Country Day School Book Fair The Old Sperryville Bookshop will be conducting a book fair at WCDS Tuesday, December 6th through Friday, December 9th each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30. p.m. The sale, which is a fundraiser for the school, will include books recommended by WCDS teachers, new releases, and gift books for preschool through 12th grade readers. For more information, contact the bookshop at 987-8444. December 10-11: A Christmas Carol at Ki Theatre Ki Theatre has been presenting a Christmas play for most of the last 14 years at our theatre on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. This year we will be presenting “A Christmas Carol". The play, based on Charles Dickens’ story, has actors from the community ranging in age from 4 io 86. And, in addition to the drama of Mr. Scrooge’s ghosts, there will be live music in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. The performance on Saturday, December 10 will be at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults (above 12) and $5 for children. Reservations may be made by calling 540-987-3164 or by e-mailing us at info@kitheatre.com. December 11: Deconstructing: Simplicity in Practice A Day of Meditation and Yoga with , Tanya Roland Sunday, December 11 Session 1,9-12 Lunch break, 12-2:30 (Bring your own or there are local restaurants) Session 2. 2:30-5:30 At Belle Meade Schoolhouse, location of Sun and Moon Yoga Rt. 231, 6 miles south of Sperryville. For information contact: Tanya: (202) 441-8138, Mary (540) 815-1215 or Belle Meade (540) 987-9748 Pre-registration is not required. Cost: by offering We have a limited number of mats and props. Bring your own just in case. December 11: Santa Claus at Gray Ghost Vineyard Avoid the mall and chaos of commercialism! Santa makes a visit to Gray Ghost on Sunday. December 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event and every child receives a special gift. Cameras are welcomed and encouraged. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. Holiday Greenery Garden Club taking orders for Christmas Greens The Rappahannock County Garden Club is taking orders for its 2005 Christmas Greens. This year the club is offering two styles of decorated wreaths, Colonial Christmas and Rappahannock Holidays for $75, plain boxwood wreaths for $25, mixed green wreaths for $20, decorated swags at $25, table centerpieces at $30 and garland at $4 per foot. All products are hand made by Garden Club members and feature the freshest local greens and natural decorations. The sale of the holiday greens is the major fund raiser for the Garden Club and the funds raised go toward scholarships for local high school students, Nature Camp sponsorship and community beautification projects. The Greens Workshop has been an ongoing effort for over 27 years. Orders should be placed no later than November 28. Those wishing to place an order or to obtain further information may call Lois Kerchner at (540) 675-3905 or via email at whitcairn@aol.com All orders will be available for pick up at the Washington Fire Hall on December 7th. November 28 - December 24 Hearthstone School will again be selling beautiful, fresh-cut Norway Spruce Christmas trees generously donated by Mr. And Mrs. O’Meara of Moose Hill Farm in Rappahannock County from Monday, November 28 until December 24. All sizes are available and all trees will be selling for $35.00 each. They may be purchased in the front of the parking lot at Hearthstone School, which is located on US 211, two miles west of Sperryville. All proceeds will benefit Hearthstone School. For questions, phone the school office at (540) 9879212. 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 SynergyDance 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 Attention to Nia students: due to a recent ankle injury, this month’s Nia classes will be focusing on movement basics. If you’ve wanted to try Nia, but were concerned it may move too quickly for you this is a great time to come in, slow down, and get a good understanding of Nia's foundation-52 moves derived from dance, martial arts, and healing art forms. Also some classes will be introducing newly certified Nia instructor, Linda Heimstra. Yoga Classes at Belle Meade Schoolhouse Fall yoga is now underway at Belle Meade Schoolhouse on Rt. 231. from September 8- December 18. Fee is $12 for drop-ins, $10 for 6 or more classes or with registration. Monday, 10:30am-12pm (Mary, Janice) Wednesday, 6-7:30pm (Mary, Janice) Friday, 10:30am-12pm (Mary/Kit) In the winter session Monday and Friday hours will change to 9:30-11:00. Come join us in this beautiful setting. Questions? Email maryomeara@earthlink.net, or call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215. Hope to see you. Care Cafe - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 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 Cafe 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. Previews From Page B2 Grand Opening! Gooney Manor Antiques Barn Sale 5865 Gooney Manor Loop Browntown, Virginia (Only 7 miles south of Front Royal off 1-66) Open 2 weekends in December December 2-4 and December 9-11 Hours: Friday and Saturday, 8-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. There will be a complimentary tour of historic 1859 home and guest cottage which was featured in the 2005 Virginia Garden Tour. Please join us for refreshments. There will be many one-of-akind items, affordably priced with delivery available. Come and see this eclectic mix of: elegant shabby chic, French and Italian furniture, vintage architectural/garden, decorative interior accents, primitives and country/folk art, Victoriana and Deco from the 1920s to 1950s. For more information and directions, phone (540) 6354197. ‘A Nation’s Capital Christmas9 Walking Tour Although politics and the Redskins may be Washington’s most well-known traditions, when it comes to Christmas, the nation’s capital offers a festive array of annual events. Come along on this holiday walking tour and hear about Christmas at the White House, carols and pageants at the “Church of the Presidents”, and why Washington’s earliest residents never put up a Christmas tree. Get some gift buying done at the Decatur House Museum Shop (you can purchase the official White House Christmas ornament there) as well as at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery of Arts and Crafts. We’ll also stop at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum to view antique-filled period rooms decorated for the season. The walk will conclude at the White House Christmas tree, where you can also see over 50 individually-decorated trees dedicated to each U.S. state and territory or warm yourself by the blazing Yule log. “A Nation’s Capital Christmas” is being sponsored by Washington Walks, a D.C.based walking tour company. The walk will be offered Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. Participants should meet the guide outside the McPherson Square Metrorail Station [White House exit]. The walk lasts three hours and will be given rain or shine. No reservations are required. Cost is $15 adults; $10 kids 12 and under. Includes admission to the DAR Museum. Information: 202-484-1565 or info@washingtonwalks.com 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. 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 825-0476 for more information or to enroll.
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father wasn’t bom in this iuntry. He came from the Philippines in the early ‘30s with, I believe, one intent in mind - to embrace America as his own. By the time I had memories of Thanksgiving, he was well ensconced in this truly American tradition and celebrated it with customary gusto. He would rise early to put the bird in the oven. From the doorway of the kitchen I would watch him washing the turkey. He was a designing engineer by trade and his craft didn’t leave him as he meticulously closed the cavity with artful crosses of butcher’s string. For most of the year I rarely saw my father in the kitchen save for Sundays and the holidays. Those were his to shine and my mother knew better than to intrude with his culinary undertakings. 1 My father really took great delight in preparing the turkey. On this day of traditional thanks, I feel that the larger bird he had to prepare, the happier he was. Thus, we would usually have turkey for many days. While my mother baked pies and side dishes and set a very fancy table, my father would tend to the turkey for many hours, basting it religiously. The aroma on Thanksgiving day was heavenly as the smells of Dad’s bird wafted throughout the house. But, it was my father’s dressing that was the true masterpiece. He would start the day betore cutting and toasting bread cubes. Peeking through the kitchen doorway again, I’d see him chopping onions and celery, melting butter in a large pot, pouring in some liquid, tasting, seasoning and stirring. When we were finally all seated at the dining room table, it was my father’s dressing that was always the biggest hit. I hadn’t developed a taste for mushrooms yet and would always query him if he had put any in the dressing. “No,” he would say, “just eat it.” It was never dry. Rather, it was very moist and comfortable feeling and it left me smiling and reaching for seconds. As the years went on, the reputation for my father’s dressing spread among our family members and each Thanksgiving it was the one dish that everyone looked forward to the most - Dad’s moist stuffing with unmistakable From Where I Sit Anita L. Sherman good flavor. My father passed away 10 years ago. The first Thanksgiving that occurred after his death, my sister was in Oregon and I here in Virginia. I can’t recall which one of us called the other but it was with the same question - Do you have Dad’s stuffing recipe?” “I think he may have put some soup in it,” said my sister. “Well, I do know now that he used mushrooms,” I replied. In our long history of living with this man who migrated to America from an island culture, we never thought to preserve this recipe that I believe was never written down. Since my mother stayed clear of him when he was preparing this dish, she didn’t recall how he did it only that it was very good. Every year or so one of us will lay claim that we’ve replicated Dad’s dressing but I know it is not so. This year as I prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving I have stuffing on my list. It is one of my children’s favorites and while I’d like to say it’s a recipe refined by their grandfather I cannot lay claim to that, I can only savor the memory. aroun d die kolbws to arandmotker s kouse we eeks before La_/ Thanksgiving my heart warms with anticipation as I look forward to the family and grandchildren that will squeeze around the table, chairs and sofas in my home joking, laughing and eating together this Thanksgiving. After the turkey and dressing, the family will scatter: some will begin a football game, others will go shopping and some will play games \ :th the children. All will gather later in the day to grab a sandwich and then embrace as they say their goodbyes. Let’s all take a few minutes in the coming days to think about what’s important in life. What a precious gift it is to have a day set aside to offer thanks, to turn our thoughts away from work, financial concerns and national hot topics and toward the people and things that bring joy into our lives. Frying your turkey this Thanksgiving? Southern cooks have been deep frying turkeys for . Washington 1 Jan Clatterbuck 1675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com years. Thanks to some popular chefs, juicy deep fried turkey is now a popular tradition across America especially at Thanksgiving. But remember turkey fryers can be dangerous and often consumers fail to read and follow directions carefully Turkey fryers should be used outdoors only and a good distance from buildings and other material that can bum. This is a No! No! Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages. Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping. Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don’t watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire. , Never allow children or pets near the fryer. Even after use, the oil inside can remain dangerously hot for hours. To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer. Use insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix, and water causes oil to spill-over, causing fire or even an explosion hazard. Remember: Keep an all-purpose (ABC-type) fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease or oil fire. Remember to use your best judgment when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire is not manageable, immediately call 9-1-1 for help. Enjoy your turkey! The staff at the Rappahannock News wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day! The Clopton House The community would like to welcome Joseph J. Meuse and his new business to Washington. They have two companies here now, Belmont Partners, LLC and PacWest Transfer, LLC. Belmont Partners, LLC is an investment banking firm that helps private companies go public and works to maximize shareholder value in public companies that are in financial trouble or going out of business. PacWest Transfer, LLC is a third party stock transfer agent. Almost all public companies have their stock issued and transferred by a third party (SEC approved) stock transfer agent. Currently Meuse works with about 55 public companies here in the US and abroad. Stop in and welcome Meuse or just have a chat with him. His office is located in the Clopton House and the phone number is (540) 675-3149. r~ Just eat it fhe other day I was (L/ driving along listening to NPR when one of my holiday pet peeves reared it’s head, throwing me into an irate frenzy. Every year TV shows, radio shows and newspapers do pieces on different Mindful Musings Bill Kossler ways to ceieDrate i namtsgiving- now to mix it up ana try something new. In this case they were interviewing some Spanish chef who suggested serving lobster. When he referred to lobster as the “turkey of the sea” I wanted to punch my radio. Don’t get me wrong; the chef’s recipe for a lobster and citrus salad sounded delicious. I understand too that those in the media all have an imperative to seek out the new and different. It’s hard to say something new and different about Thanksgiving and easy to echo trite, cliched and oft repeated sentiments. Who wants to do the same old bit about turkey, football and dysfunctional families getting together for an evening of conflict? But holidays are about tradition. Each holiday has its own set that defines both the holiday and ourselves as a nation. The way we celebrate these days is a part of who we are, a part of our collective consciousness. We have many “holidays” but I don’t think many would disagree that the real ones, the big ones are Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Christmas has its traditions, Halloween is about trick-or-treating, jack-o-lantems, costumes, Fall, spookiness, night time and sugar. Thanksgiving is about a gathering together of family and friends, and having the peculiarly Thanksgiving Day feast. If you’re going to substitute lobster for turkey, why not substitute going to a movie instead of having a feast? Or celebrating it in July and working the fourth Thursday of November? For a tradition to have meaning, for it even to be a tradition at all, it must be composed of cyclically repeated rituals. Whatever you might read or hear about the origins of the holiday, or the slightly religious tone of the idea of giving thanks, we all know what it’s really about: Eating Thanksgiving dishes with friends and family. There must be turkey, stuffing, cranberry, sweet potatoes and stuffing. You’re vegetarian? Okay, I’ll forgive you for not having the turkey.'But that’s the only good reason. Plus you still have cranberry in some form, stuffing and sweet potatoes. You don’t like cranberry? Eat a little bit anyway. It’s Thanksgiving. And nobody really likes sweet potatoes all that much, but we all make believe we do for the holidays. That’s why we bury it in butter and brown sugar. A tennis shoe would be okay cooked like that. Some of my friends claim to like it, but I’ve never actually seen them eat it except on a holiday. I’m a traditionalist with stuffing too: You need bread, celery, onions, rubbed sage and maybe stock and butter. You don’t need: Oysters, apples, sausage, nuts or water chestnuts. Why not just skip the bread and sage and put in a lobster? Com bread stuffing is no match for regular stuffing either. Com spoon bread, on the other hand, is great. But I’ll reluctantly leave each to his own with the stuffing. Go ahead, express yourself. Put in some black truffle and chestnut if you must. Just know that you aren’t improving it any with your changes. Let’s everyone get together, quietly tolerate your drunken, obnoxious uncle, enjoy the spirit of the day, and fall asleep watching football in a room full of friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving! Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com Wianh the £ord for your blessing s now an cl in the fi mure By John Burke Special to the Rappahannock News Ik (VI give thanks unto the Lord, for He is \y good for his mercy endureth forever. Thanksgiving day is a wonderful time to give thanks unto the Lord for all his blessings bestowed upon us. Not only just this one day, but every day. As a born again believer it is our duty to be thankful, many scriptures in the Book of Psalms command us to be thankful. We are to thank the Lord for our past blessings. May we pause from time to time and take inventory of the good things God has given us and done for us. We that are saved, there have been times He protected us from certain danger, thank Him for answering our prayers, and suppling our needs. He give us comfort when going through dark hours of life. The next thing is we should thank the Lord for our present blessings. H? is still the same God who answers prayers, works miracles and controls nature and rules the universe. We also should thank the Lord for his future blessings. He will continue his great work in us. Philippians 1: 6. One of these days He is coming in the clouds of glory, to take us to heaven, if we don’t go by the grave first. I Thessalonians 4: 13-18. Are you ready, if not you can get ready. Just believe that Jesus died for your sins. Repent and call upon the Lord and ask him to save your soul and give you a home in heaven. Romans 10:13. If you will do this from the heart, the Lord will save you. Please do that today, for tomorrow could be to late. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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(“CGV or the “Company”), has filed an application with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for authorization to implement a gas cost hedging program (the “Hedging Plan") and to allow the Company to engage in financial hedging activities as part of its gas purchasing strategy effective January 1,2006, for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 heating seasons and thereafter, and to pass-through the associated transaction costs as well as any of the financial gains and losses that result from the purchase and sale of futures contracts of such financial hedging through the Company's Purchased Gas Adjustment/Actual Cost Adjustment mechanism, as well as the associated tariff charges. A copy of CGV's application and the Commission's Order in this proceeding are available, at no charge, by making a request in writing to counsel for the Company, Edward L. Flippen, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, One James Center, 901 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Copies are also available for public inspection at the Commission's Document Control Center, Tyler Building, First Floor, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Monday and Friday, 8:15 a m. to 5:00 p.m., or may be downloaded on the Commission's webOn or before December 30,2005, any interested persons may submit written comments or requests for a hearing on the application by filing an original and 15 copies of such comments or requests with Joel H. Peck, Clerk of the Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 21 T8, Richmond, Virginiai 23218-21 18. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the issues ra'sed in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed in written comments. If no sufficient request for hearing is received, the Commission may consider the application based upon the papers filed without convening a hearing Persons filing a request for hearing and expecting to participate as a respondent in any hearing that may be scheduled also shall file a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission on or before December 30.2005. Interested persons should refer to the Commission's order for more information on participation as a respondent. Interested persons shall refer in their comments, requests fo. hearing, and notices of participation to Case No. PUE-2005- 00087 and shall sen/e a copy upon counsel for CGV at the address set forth above. COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA. INC.
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Original founder Phil Irwin is on track with the environment By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News lb celebrate its 35th year helping protect the scenic and natural resources of the county, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) recently , honored its founder and long-term board member, Phil Irwin, with a special award. At the organization’s wellattended annual meeting president Paul Farmer praised Phil Irwin as ‘‘perhaps the finest example of environmental activism in the history of the county for his leadership in the long effort to protect Rappahannock’s natural, cultural and historic environment.” Those attending the annual meeting gave Irwin a standing ovation as Farmer read the citation presented to RLEFs founder. RLEP began in 1970 when a group of young environmental activists in the county challenged a giant utility’s plans to erect huge towers and 138,000volt transmission lines through the heart of Rappahannock County. RLEP led a 15-month fight that forced the utility company to withdraw its plans. Since that early battle, RLEP has confronted and blunted other threats to our community and is one of the region’s most respected conservation groups. RLEFs current efforts include a number of initiatives vitally important to protecting Rappahannock County’s scenic beauty, rural character, and priceless natural resources. These include: • Encouraging donations of conservation easement to protect open spaces; • Protecting the Hazel River for its beauty and importance to the region’s threatened watershed; • Encouraging the use of alternative energy sources; • Helping preserve biodiversity in the county. RLEP is also working with others in the county to help preserve and protect the Washington Courthouse grounds. RLEP has been instrumental in educating the public about the county’s first Comprehensive Plan and subsequent revisions. They stress responsible management and farming, and operate from the perspective that subdivisions spoil our land and generate high service costs. RLEP is a not-for-profit, taxexempt 501(cX3) corporation staffed by volunteers. Donations are tax-deductible. The League, is nonpartisan and does not support political candidates. It also works with the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, the Rrebser Fund, and others to promote shared goals. Further information on RLEP and membership information is available* at its web site. Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection APPRECIATED: Paul Farmer (left) presents Phil Irwin with a certificate of appreciation. 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Additionally, the Commonvyealth of Virginia forbids <Sa- "f crimination based on elderliness. parenthood, or handF? We ml not knowingly accept any advertising tor tad.4 estate which is in violation ot me law Alt persons are hate* ? by informed that an dwellings advertised are equal opportunity basis ' M .4 Real Estate r :^ 101 0p«n Houses V J OPEN HOUSE 11/19/05 Annanda'e- $560,000 Fully renovated rambler 3BR, 2BH, Huge recreation room w/ walkout to large deck, big fenced yard. Assist2sell703-575-9166. OPEN HOUSE 11/27, l-4pm 9771 Viewcrest Dr. Fairfax Station, VA 22039 $995,000 Immaculate 4BR, 4.5 BA, 3 car gar. colonial home. Gas Fpl, rear staircase. 2-story foyer, hrdwd firs, library, Ig. eat-in kit, huge Master w/ sitting area. Fin. bsmt w/pergo type floor, bar, media rrri, full BA. New homes next door sold at $1.3 million dollars. Dir: N. Fairfax Co. Pkwy, L. at Lee Chapel Rd., L. at Viewcrest Rd. Fairfax Realtv 703-533-8660 ask for Mohammad 703-627-2836 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 f 022 Rentals — Houses 4BR, 3BA; House w/ attached 2 car garage on 5 ac in Marshall. $1600/mo. + utilities. 540-364-4480 AMMISVILLE, 10 mins outisde of Warrenton. SFH in a quiet county setting, on 2 acs of land. 4br w/ fin bsmt, W/D, 2.5 Ba. $1300/ mo. contact Reggi at (202)797-1484 BOSTON, 2br, 2ba cottage on farm, $850/mo. + sec d e p , (540)547-2211 Boston area, private 3ac setting, nice views Clean 2BR/1BA w/ bsmt. AvI mid-Jan. No pets. $810/mo + utils. Call 804-747-^499/69pm to apply. Chester Gap, 2BR, 2BA, or 3 B R , 3 B A , $900'1100 no smkg/ pets, very clean, many amenities, state rd, group home ok. (540)622-2336, Iv msg Clarke Co. Nr Millwood. Log Cabin, 2BR. 1FB. 2HB. fpl, AC. modern kit. wood firs, w/d. Stall & paddock avl. $1250/ mo. 540-837-1824. Forest Cottage The Plains Log cabin behind Great Meadow 1BR. BA, gas heat & AC. No pets. Minimum 1 year lease required $950mo Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate • 540-687-4144 GAINESVILLE, $1950/ mo, 3br, 3 5ba, 2 car, luxury TH brand new In Morris Farm off Linton Hall. Avail Dec. (571)277-1119 HAMILTON: Non smoking townhouse, 3 bedroom 1 1/2 baths, 2 levels with fenced yard. $1,300 a month plus utils. No pets! Avail December 1. 540-270-5232 Hampton House The Plains Behind Great Meadow Small 1BR cottage, 1BA, heat pump with AC. No pets. Minimum 1 year lease required. $950/mo Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 Lovettsville: Cottage, Ig 1BR. w/d. 1 '4 mile to town Nr. Marc train 3ac poss pet $975 + dep. 540-822 4274, Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 'X I Real Estate for Sale 'SOUTH RUN ACRES' Hi Gorgeous Horse Farm on 10 acres ZONED R-1. You can have your horse farm with a beautiful 4 bedrm 3.5 bath 3 level home, 4-stalll barn w/run-in, 40* 60 New Machine Shop, board fenced and still have the opportunity to subdivide and sell off a couple of building lots ... or have a family compound! Priced Right To Sell This Week at $998,000. Sellers may consider renting back until Spring Too! Show Anytime! Perfect Property for Investors / Developers! Mare Daniel, RE/MAX OLYMPIC REALTY, (703) 753-2899 • www.virginiahorsiefarm.com m •Rappahannock Co-4BR/2BA farmhouse in Village. All appliances. Avail Dec 1 $1000 per month • New 1BR/1BA apt in Town of Washington. Fully eqquipped. $725 per month •3BR/ 2BA contemp w/2 car gar. screened porch & hot tub. Joins Shenandoah Natl Prk. $1400 per month Call Piedmont Property INC 540-675-1675 MIDDLEBURG/ THE PLAINSSm 2BR, 1BA,on farm. CAC. garg, porch No smkg. Stalls / paddock avail. $ 1 4 0 0 / m o 540-687-6763 brevnov@starpower. net. NEAR DELAPLANE, 3BR, 1BA, newly renovated, hdwd fls, $1150/mo. email: tdaven@crosslink.net. RentalsHouses NICE 3BR, 2ba, home w/ nice yard. Piedmont St. Warrenton, $1500. (540)439-1551 Purcellville (Bluemont), Immaculate, 2 BR, 1 BA in million $$$ area w/ deck, sunroom. Breathtaking view of valley Excel, loc. 30 min to Dulles. No lawn care. $1295/mo + SD, Credit Check reqd. 703-887-3121 Rappahannock, Beautiful historic 4BR, 2.5BA, 1.3 acs, all Conveniences. Shares ok, $1475/mo. (540)547-4971 ROUND HILL- NEW HQME! 4 BR, 2 5 BA, LR, DR, FM, 2 car gar. Avail. 1/1/06 $2200/ mo. (540)338-2122 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Shared furnished home w/ elderly gentleman. Attractive location in exclusive area in Manassas. Father requires some personal attention, minimal housekeeping and yard work. Indivdiual(s) is able to work full time job. Moderate rental cost for prize location. Background & ref check req'd call Paul: 703-644-4134. The Plains, lovely 2br house, Irg yard, avail immed, ,$1200/mo. 540-253-5575. Washington Va area: 2Br, 1BA, cottage. $800/mo. No pets. Call Wanda © Sam Snead Realty 540-635-9753. Waterford Area 2/3BR, 3B, restored farmhs on 4acs,. Truely beaut, prop/views 10 min to MARC/15 to Greenway $1400. 540-882-3686 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 f Real Estate for Sale V FARMS FOR SALE QUARTER HORSE FARM EQUESTRIAN FACILITY $1,000,000 10-Acre Cleared > Level Pasture, Board Fenced & Paddocks, Two Stables Offer Stalls for 17 Horses, Tack, Feed Room, Hay Storage, Training Arena, Training Ring, 1/2 mile from Route #29S off #600 Broad Run Church Rd. Property is Zoned R-1 so providing a Horse Facility As well as Room/Zoning for Family Compound. 3 bedrm 1.5 bath one level Rambler needs TLC. Build Youro Dream Home & Keep, as Tenant House! Seller would like to rent-back until.establishing new home. Additional Acreage Adjoining This Property is Also For Sale. By Appointment Only! Call Mare Daniel, RE/MAX OLYMPIC (703) 753-2899 www.virginiahorsefarm.com Want to rent large acreage for cattle. Good fence &. water needed. (540)547-4998 after 6pm rooms in historic Antebellum house on 520acre farm. $600/mo. Call 540-687-3201 LEESBURG/ ARCOLA: Modem Cntry home, room avail to share in 4BR, 2BA, 3-acres. $500 incl. utils, 1 mo sec. CAC, deck, Avail now. C) 703-622-8637 (H) 703-327-2498. Ashburn (Belmont Greene)- 2 Ivl, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, W/D, FP, like new, 1st floor master BR. $1950. 301-537-6256 Gainesville (Somerset Crossing)- New 3 Ivl, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, end-unit garage, FP, W/D, deck. $1795. 301-537-6256 Herndon - Gorgeous 3 level, 4BR TH. Pets welcome. All leases will be reviewed. $2100. Nora 571-278-6523 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing Real Estate for Sale ALBEMARLE COUNTY White Hall Area-excellent investment opportunity, 215 acres pf private upland forest near Shenandoah Nat2l Park. $1,075,000. Call Bill Gentry MADISON COUNTY Syria Area-Quaint cottage on 5Z acres near the Shanandoah National Park and White Oak Canyon Trail. Great trout fishing, abundant wildlife. $275K Call Gene Smith Rochelle Area 32 Z acres, mostly open, rolling pastures, circa 1900 farmhouse, long road frontage on two state roads. S474K Call Bill Gentry or Gene Smith Perfect for horses -beautiful circa 1900 renovated home on 9.5 ac, 4 stall barn/ outbuildings, pond, fantastic mountain views, partially fenced. $549K Call Gene Smith Rare Opportunity - Privacy on 64Z open/ wooded acres, immaculate 3BR main residence built 2002, 2 BR guest/rental cottage, pond, abundant wildlife. $735K Call Bill Gentry PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Lake Manassas Area, 10Z acres, partially wooded, lake frontage. $699,900 Call Gene Smith Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jefferson-land.com
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CHUfeFMiumsEnm, HHIBriRUNSim [800] 794-7310 JULientwofthRMRsCASHNOW nr sncum seamens 1000SF Office space, 4rms + ba $900/mo incld s elect, Flint Hill area. (540)675-1650 HUGE MORTON building Perfect workshop & storage. 48 w X 53 I, building has two 14'w X 101 bay doors. Concrete fir, 100 amp electrical service. Paved parking lot. $ 1 0 0 0/ m o . Call 540-788-4076 100 For Stic By Owner LOVELY 3 level TH in Oak Springs. 3BR, 2.5BA, cherry firs on main level. Must see! (540)347-5501 TH IN Marshall, Mauzy Sq, 2 B R , 1 B A, $ 1 9 9,9 0 0. (540)364-9015 Ashburn $1,250,000 Fabulous new home by Gulick in Brambleton Comm. Townsend model w/ many upgr, fin bsmt, and modern fl plan. 4BR/4FB/1HB, enormous Kit w/ custom cab & upgr appl. Amenities incl. new schools, shopping, pools, tennis, parks & more. Corus Home Realty 703-803-6000 www.corushome. com Orange County Charming rancher in sought after Lake of the Woods. Circular driveway, 2 car garage, huge family room addition. corner lot, central AC, gas fireplace plus heatilator, 3 decks, lots of sliding doors, hardwood floors, recent roof. Weichert Realtors 540-972-2111 X125 or 118. $274,900 Shepherdstown, WV63-acre farm. 4 BR house, garage, 32 x60' bldg, out bldgs, pastures/wooded. $1.3 million. Contact Cheryl 304-702-0554 20 Acres and Larger parcels, with Hardwoods. Streams, Just 3 miles from Historic Town and River, Great Retirement and Second Home. Less 2hr Beltway. LandinWV.com FALL Land Sale 5+ acres $59,900 Great for horses, 100% useable close to town 90 mins, west of DC area. Excellent financing Call: 800-316-9821 echostoneproperties.com Fauquier County Marshall/Orlean area. 5 ac. wooded lot on country road. Comers marked and expired 4BR perk. Land Bargain 2 Ponds 5+ acres $49,900 Wooded/ well, 20 mirs. west of Winchester. Call: 800-316-9821 echostoneproperties.com Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 Stream/Spring 7+acres $79,900 600' stream frontage, excellent pond site, just 90 mins, west ot DC area. Paved road frontage! Call: 800-316-9821 echostoneproperties.com 2 BR, 1 BA House, 8 stall horse barn, 15+ acres, mtn views. Road frontage Hwy 522. $465K. Lee Wyatt 888-948-2121 x22. Montague Miller & Co. Realtors. Bring Your Horses! A Picturesque setting. New, pristine home. , Majestic property, 4 board fence, horse barn, 5 stalls, tac rm/hay loft,round arena, 2 streams, 36x42 equip shed & more! Walking distance to SNp Old Rag Mtn, Hiking Trails & Trout Stream. $1,250k Carl or Michael Broyles 888-948-2121 Montague Miller & Co Realtors. RP5408370/418091. We’ve Got Northern Virginia ^ All Wrapped UP! ’ Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 AUCTIONS 24 LOG HOME PACKAGES to be Offered at Public Auction. Saturday, December 3,11:00 AM, Gold Rock, NC. Rogers Realty & Auction Co. NC License #685. Free brochure, Buffalo Log Homes, 1-888-562-2246 or www.auctionloghomes.com. ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION 343+/- Acres offered in 20 tracts. Buckingham County, VA - Town of Dillwyn. Short drive from Charlottesville & Richmond, VA. Friday, December 2, 5:00 PM. Contact Russell Seneff (VA#1185), Woltz & Associates, Inc. Brokers & Auctioneers (VA#321) Roanoke, VA 800-551 -3588. www woltz.com 98.5 Acre Farm with Home (2 Tracts) - December 3rd. 400 Holt Lane, Phenix, VA. (Just off Rt. 40. Charlotte County.) Vehicles, Tools, Guns, Furniture, www.countsauction.com. 800-780-2991. (VAAF93) ABSOLUTE AUCTION 265+/- Beautiful Acres with Timber on Hwy 47 in Mecklenburg County, December 1,2005 at 12 Noon On-site. Call Ernie Rogers, 804-327-9090. www.countsauction.com (VAAF93). ABSOLUTE AUCTION 246+/- Beautiful Acres with Timber on Halliaan Park Road in Dinwiddie County, December 8. 2005 at 12 Noon On-site. Call Ernie Rogers, 804-327-9090. www.countsauction.com (VAAF93). AUCTION Construction Equipment & Trucks, Friday. December 9, 8:00 am, Richmond, VA, Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Trailers, Dumps, Bucket Trucks, and More, Accepting Equipment Daily, Motley's Auction & Realty Group, 804.232.3300, VAAL#16, www.Motleys.com Real Estate Auction Waterfront and Golf Course. Virginia's Eastern Shore. 4signature properties. Bay Creek Homes & Lots Cape Charles. www.realtorauction.com 866-486-SOLD (7653). William J. Summs, Auctioneer (VAAR619). AUCTION Home and Extra Lot in Ocracoke. NC Plus Waterfront Lot in Kilmarlic, NC. Saturday, December 10, 2005- 1PM. Kill Devil Hills, NC. See Website for details: www ironhorseauction.com, Iron Horse Auction Company. Rockingham, NC, 910-9972248. NCAL#3936 AUCTIONS / LIVESTOCK BULL AND COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFER SALE ANGUS. GELBVIEHS. HEREFORDS, COMPOSITES. COMPLETE PERFORMANCE DATA. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2 @12 NOON. KNOLL CREST FARM, RED HOUSE, VA. 434-3763567. AUTOMOTIVE $500! Police Impounds! Cars/Trucks/SUV from $500! Hondas. Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas. Jeeps, etc ! For listings call 800749-8167 xV030. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day9 Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy All for $9,995.1-800-814-6047 Local Vending Route. All Brands Soda, Water, Juice. Snacks, Candy. Professional Equipment, Services. Financing Available With $7,500 Down: (877)843-8726. ‘ EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,795.00. Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available www.norwoodindustnes.com - Free information: 1-800-5781363 ext.300N FINANCIAL SERVICES / MONEY TO LEND ANY CREDIT RATING! 1st & 2nd Mortgages Fast' Low Rates! Easy Payment Plans! No Upfront Fees' Apply Free/Call Charles or Kim Toney (804) 364-3666 or toll-free (800) 401-1011. Aggressive Mortgage. $CASH NOWS AS SEEN ON TV Prosperity Partners pays you the most for your future payments from settlements, lawsuits, annuities, and lotteries (800) 774-3113. www ppicash.com HEALTH FAMILY HEALTHCARE w prescription plan' $69.95month. Nationwide Coverage. No limitations. Includes: Doctors, Dental, Vision, Hospital & More Everyone Accepted! Call WCG 800-288-9214 ext. 2321 HELP WANTED MOVIE EXTRAS, ACTORS & MODELS' Make $75-$250 day. All ages and faces wanted' No experience required. FT/PT! (800) 644-8271. AWESOME FIRST JOB!! , 1-877-787-4386. 12 New Hires. Over 18. Travel USA! $500 Sign-on' Cash Daily' No Experience Necessary. Call Kay, start today 1-602-421-1767, 1-866-775-6248. ASAP' ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Virginia Press Association, located in Glen Allen. VA, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. Must be able to work well with others at all levels, have strong communication skills, be well organized, detailed oriented and adaptable to busy multi-responsible environment Strong computer skills (MS Office required & FileMaker Pro a plus). Successful candidate must have 3+ years of administrative clerical experience. vrA offers an excellent compensation and benefits package Qualified candidates should submit resume to gingervpa@aol com or via fax at (804)521-7586 (EOE). #760480 HELP WANTED / TRUCK DRIVERS DRIVER TRAINING - GET YOUR CDL! TRAIN FOR CLASS “A" OR CLASS “B". Local and O-T-R jobs available for CDS Grads! CDS Tractor Trailer Training 1-800-646-2374. DRIVERS: 8 Immediate Openings for Drivers with 1 yearT&T and ClassA CDL experience. Home Weekends, Top Pay, Full Benefits. Call Carrie Bynum, 800-948-6766. NATIONAL COMPANY in need of Dedicated Teams. CDL-A and 1 year OTR Required. $.44/mile/split, 5,500 miles per week average, $2000 paid vacation every 60K miles'split. 800-899-2740. COMPANY DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS WITH MINIMUM 1 YEAR OTR EXPERIENCE, EAST COAST OPERATION, CALL FOR DETAILS, WILLIAM EDWARDS, ' INC. 1-800-876-3436. Driver COVENANT TRANSPORT. Regional Runs Available. Excellent Pay & Benefits. Experienced Drivers, Teams, O/O, & Students Welcome. Refrigerated Now Available. 888-MORE PAY (888-667-3729). Drivers * $55,000+ to start. Short Haul Premium Pay. Benefits + Increases every 6 months. CDL-A & T/T experience required. OTR. Call Anytime 800-546-0405 or 800-444-1272 x3005. $.43-$.50 per mile! Home 3 of 4 weekends! Miles! New Equipment! Health Insurance! Prescription card! Co-pay Dr. visits! Dental! 401k! 95% no touch! Heartland Express 1-800441-4953. www.heartlandexpress.com Drivers Pay Increase! $1,000 Sign On for Experienced OTR. Dedicated & Regional Available Also. Owner Operators. Teams & CDL grads welcome. 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Beautiful streams, state road frontage, abundant wildlife. Absolute Auction: Dec 10. 800-780-2991 www.countsauction.com NCREC: 14344 NCAL: 7314. 1st COME, 1st SERVE Close to D C. 20 Acres, $134,900. Minutes to oldest town in WV & Potomac River! New roads, survey! Great financing! Call today! 1 800-888-1262 A MOUNTAIN STEAL! 20 Acres, $104,900. Enjoy Iona range western sunset views from this 20 acre parcel! Only ONE!! Buy now before interest rates rise! Call now! 1-800-888-1262 Large Mountain Land Bargains. High Elevation Adjoins Pristine State Forest, 20+ AC to 350 AC. Sweeping Mountain Views Streams www.livemwv.com 20 ACRES & UP. Hardwoods, stream, 3 miles from historic town & river Great for retirement second home Under 2 hours Beltway. Landmwv.com MISCELLANEOUS EARN DEGREE online from home "Medical, "Business. "Paralegal. "Computers. Job Placement Assistance Computer and Financial aid if qualify. 1-866-858-2121. www.onlmetidewatertech.com AIRLINE MECHANIC Rapid training for high paying aviation career FAA predicts severe shortage Financial aid if qualify Job Placement Assistance. Call AIM 1 -888-349-5387 Free DIRECTV Satellite for 4 rooms. FREE TiVo DVR Add HDTV 220 Channels + locals, packages from $29.99-month. First 500 orders get Free DVD Player. 800-360-9901. Promo #14700. FREE 4-Room DIRECTV w/installation! Free DVR! Free DVD Player! 3 months Free HBO Cinemax! Access 225+ Channels 100% Digital. Conditions apply. Call ■ now 1-800-270-4654. WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITIES SERIOUS ENTREPRENEUR9 Serious profits now-No franchise fees, no royalties. Fastest growing opportunity in industry. Call now 888-476-0313 or visit www rws1 ne 11-23 05 If 35 Sate* — ■ ReatEatate CULPEPER COUNTY $585,000 10K cc assistant. 4200SF, 3lvl, 2 car garage,custom log home on 10.83 acs, hardwoods fenced level lot, 3br, 3.5 ba, custom in ground cement pool, small guest cottage, 2 stall barn, 2 bars, sunroom, hardwood fls. Call Christina Owner / Agent 540-399-9033 703-582-7421 Find Out What Your Home isWorth On-Line visitiwww. VirginiaHomeValu. com WARRENTON $244,000, 2MBR, 2ba, end unit 1302 sf, open fir plan, 2 big walk in closets, new outside AC unit, gas heat, never used wood FP; Berber carpet, recessed lighting, all new faucets.' mint cond, less than 1 min walk to food & shopping, owner / agent. Primary residence. (571)722-3407 Warrenton Contemp, quiet, 1.2 wooded acs. Fenced yd. 3BR, 2BA, wrap deck. $375K Sami Sharikas Re/Max 800-778-7488 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 -«-^ Manufactured 1144 & Custom Houses Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder ’ Nation wtD£ Norwood Construction,Inc. ^Modular Homes ^Additions «Sunrooms ^Commercial Buildings Owner CompletionProgram Class A License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 ROUND HILL: Motivated sellers. Dad has already relocated. Charm & elegance as well as a wonderfully laid out family TH in the Villages of Round Hill. 3Br, 2.5Ba, FP. gar, & wonderful neighbors. Realtor Tina De Angelis 703-723-1060 or 800-257-5659. Woodbridge $295,000 3BR, 2 1/2BH, 2 Lvl, TH well maintained, newly painted; eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, Assist2Sell703-575-9166. 4 on Commercial I wV -« mmas v J WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAIL Remington For storage & cars. Contractors Welcome, Gated & secured, Ample parking. 540-439-6007 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 HOUSE NOT SELLING? JOB TRANSFER? NEED TO MOVE TODAY? We buy houses - any condition - and can close quickly. Call today: M&M Properties 703-507-8108 / \ Business Opportunities V J #1 Children's Fitness Center franchise available in Loudoun County! Love kids, want to be your own boss, join our award winning team. Great corporate support! Contact Mike Chalovich at (800) 469-4967, Ext 116 Own A Computer? Tut it to NX'ork1 Up to $ 1 S 0 0 • $ 7 5 0 0 / m o rT/FT SS8-6y4-8149 24hr recording' Free Online UickupU www.MiraGente.com Sm residential/ commercial cleaning co. for sale. Great clients! For info call. (540)220-4994 f ' 200 Antiques* mn«iiuni in Going out of business sale: Starting now! Treasures Past & Present, 200 East Washington St. Middleburg. Antiques & collectibles. Biedermeier-FrenchItailian furn.MeissenRosenthal- Herend paintings & more. Everything must go! Classified Ads Work 224 Hrawood V J ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $165/ full cord. Call 703-868-2524 or 703-897-0016. Beautiful high epd contempoary oak entertainment/ media wall unit. $500 OBO. (540)937-5175 BED-DOUBLE QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET $150 New in plastic w/ war. Can deliver. 703-378-8866 BED- FULL SIZE MAT.TRESS SET. New in plastic. $125. 703-263-7888 BEDRM- $575 COMPLETE 6 PC SET NEW IN BOXES. Can dlvr. 703-378-8866 BEDROOM SET- Cherry Sleigh Bed. drsr, mir, chst, n-stnd $995. Can dlvr. 703-263-7888 KING PILLOWTOP SET $250 in factory plastic w / war. Can Dlvr. 703-378-8866 30 inch Lesco Aerator w/4.0 Honda Motor, little use. $1000 or best offer. Pressure Washer, 3200 PSI w/ 11.0 Honda Motor, little use. $800 or best offer. Call 703-787-3520. HOT TUB: Never used, still in wrapper. 31 jets, seats 6. Digital control, ozone, waterfall, lifetime warranty on shell. Retail $6500. Must sell $3700. Can deliver. 571-237-9654 HSHLD GOODS- Bed room, living room, kids stuff & all sorts of other stuff. 703-839-3213 cell or 703-723-4725 POOL TABLE- Still in box, 8 ft. solid wbod, 1 in. slate, accessories. Retail $5500 Must sell. $1500. 571-237-9654 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 1 . if i ■ 4 ■ DTTDT TP/T AT NOTICES * W0 . <«•>' ® ..■01m , : V ■ NOTICE Rappahannock County Tax Bills for 2005 have been mailed and must be paid or postmarked on or before December 5, 2005 to avoid penalty, failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the tax-payer of any additional charges that will accure under law for failure to pay within the prescribed time. Office hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday November 23rd - closing at 12 noon, closed November 24, 25. 26 Closed December 6, 2005. Frances A. Foster Treasurer 540-675-5360 11/17/05 795460 REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Washington, Virginia is soliciting proposals for the construction of a 250,000 gallons per day concrete water storage tank. The BID DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1. The office of the Town of Washington, Washington, Virginia 2. WW Associates, Lynchburg, Virginia Copies of the BID DOCUMENTS may be obtained from WW Associates, 147 Mill Ridge Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Phone: 434-582-6175. Separate sealed BIDS will be received by the Town of Washington, Virginia at the Town office at 485 Gay Street, Washington, VA until December 22, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., and then opened publicly and read aloud. 11/23/05 800520 YAMAHA Clavirtova (CVP-69), barely used digital piano, orig $5100 in'98, $2000. obo. 540-364-2746. 1273 Pats J BOXER PUPPIES- AKC. champ bloodline, tails docked, dew claws removed. 1st & 2nd shots, vet checked, fawn. 3 males, black & white masks. $600. Call 304-279-8583 or check out our Web site: http://users. adelphia.net/ -copelandsboxers/ Jack Russell Pups. 9 w k s, d e-w o r n e d . docked, 3F. tri color, parents on premises. $250 (540)937-3615 FREE adorable 12 week old kittens, 2 tabby males, 1 gray female, litter box train, wilt pay vet for 1 st shots. Need to find loving homes. (540)364-1895 FREE Black Bart woodstove. Needs a little work. Call 703-450-7183 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 OAK LOGS, U cut & haul. Warrenton, VA area. (540)347-3911 Persian cat - Healthy, beautiful, female cat Paris in need of a good home. All records available. 703-734-2214 Daycare, Amissville home school mother of 2, 15 yrs exp, FT opening, infant - toddler. (540)937-2009 r \ am voammm , Services NANNY/HSKPR: Nr Leesburg. Live-in, FT or M-F. Must drive. 3 great kids. 10, 6 & 19 mo old. 540-454-3375. mm—-* - « / financial/ Mortgage Tired of collecting on your seller financing or deed of trust? We buy mortgages, notes, and land contracts. 410-961-6816 400 Adaption V.__ ADOPTION: Couple looking to adopt a bahy to share our lives & love w/ a child. Pis call It you are considering adoption- Jennifer ik Harland 1-866- 2CN-J60? pin %87 Med/' Lg pd. Times Community Newspapers We’ve Got Northern Virginia wrapped up Call 347-4222 Convenient Direct Dynamic Profitable Reliable Smart— Classified 540-347-4222
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Employment Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Seeking reliable long terr carriers for routes y \ throughout ^ Fauquier County ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Must have own vehicle Apply at: Fauquier Times Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! T-f*™”'. ACCOUNTANT Landscape design and installation business seeks full-charge accountant. Applicant should have minimum of 5 years of accounting related experience and thorough knowledge of all aspects of GL, AP, AR, PR, Inventory, Job costing. Responsible for daily accounting functions, monthly computerized financial statements, payroll, business license and sales tax filings. Person should be able to work independently, take on responsibilities, and have experience with computerized accounting packages. Company offers health insurance assistance, 401k and FSA programs. Salary based on experience.Send resume with salary requirements to: Tom Neil 4641 Sudley Road Catharpin, VA 20143 fax 703-754-2653 e-mail: tomn@ahlandscape.com m Now Hiring Full- and Part-Time: Transportation Security Scrwncrs'' ashington-Duilcs Inteirnat ional Airpoi and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Full-Time: Starting at $27,371 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.12 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 15.98% locality pay) SK1LI.SOURCE Monday Nov. 28th, 1 pm - 4pm Lake Anne Employment Center ( Reston. VA TSA JobJ«air VEC Prince William Tuesday Nov.\!9th. IOam - 3 rail 13370 Minnievnle Road Worxlbridge. VA VEC Alexandria Wednesday Nov. 30th. 10am — 3pm 5520 Cherokee Avenue Alexandria, VA Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National * High school diploma. CEO or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience * English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credil check TVanvporf^Mon Security Administ ration Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruitsoft.com 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1 -800-887-5506 TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Times Community Newspapers, an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties has immediate openings for the following positions: Business Manager Full-Time - Fairfax Office Duties: Responsible for all aspects of office management to include personnel, benefits, departmental financial budgets and liaison between other offices and HQ. Excellent organizational skills, proficient computer skills, supervisory experience and customer service/PR skills required. Qualifications: Personnel administration, accounting experience and newspaper experience. Local resident preferred. If interested in the above position please email your resume to bnorris@ timespapers.com Special Classified Advertising Consultant Full-Time - Loudoun and Fairfax Office Duties: Works directly with the Ad Managers to carefully organize and sell classified ad sales to special business groups throughout the company's circulation area. Manages special business account sales under authority of the Classified Manager. Maintains account information in AIMS. Follows up on all leads assigned and submits a written status report as required by Ad Manager. Has fully lead and managed all classified directories for all Times Community Newspapers, including also Business & Professional, Medical, Best of Dining Out Directory, Farm & Horse and Church directories. Qualifications: Candidate must have related experience; PC literate, customer service skills. . If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to llewis@timespapers.com Junior Display Ad Sales Consultant Full-Time - Loudoun and Fairfax Office Duties: Completion of orientation training and demonstrates an over-all knowledge of the company. Completion of both office and field system training with Advertising Consultants, advertising management, production staff and other training resources provided. Show a mastery of the company product and service information. Demonstrate ability to organize sales materials and present them in a professional manner through the use of good sales skills. Learns to conduct a needs analysis for advertiser and design advertising programs on an annual, semi-annual or quarterly basis based on client needs. Understands concept of ROI and managing customer expectations. Qualifications: Candidate must be organized, motivated, detail oriented, dependable and have superior customer self If interested in the Loudoun position, please email your resume to cfields @ timespapers.com. If interested in the Fairfax position, please email your resume to rfelton @ timespapers. com Creative Services Designer/Level One Part-Time Duties: Under direct authority of the Creative Services Manager to design and produce creative ads, see that production deadlines are timely met and posi’ vely assure that excellence of creative advertising quality is maintained in each ad produced. Qualifications: Professional experience in advertising design, PC/Mac experience required. Demonstrated proficiency in Mac knowledge. Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in use of QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Good design skills, excellent typing skills, strong attention to detail. If interested in the above position please email your resume to dbaker@ timespapers.com Level 1 Paginator Full-Time - Loudoun Office Duties: To recreate newspaper pages from dummies provided by editors in the QuarkXPress program, to see that all the production deadlines are timely met and that the highest quality is maintained in all pages produced.Qualifications: Strong pagination skills, proficiency in PC/MAC knowledge and use of QuarkXPress and Acrobat. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to sconroy @ timespapers. com Fairfax Circulation Distribution Manager Full-Time Duties: Hands-on distribution of papers from Gannett dock to TCN trucks & carriers, inter-office distribution of newspapers, collecting money from coin boxes in Fairfax and service checks on single copy locations & boxes, maintaining Fairfax Archives and assisting Circulation Mgr. as needed. Qualifications: Basic computer skills, good driving record, excellent organizational skills and communicate well on phone & in-person. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to rsauer@timespapers.com Times Community Newspapers offers it's employees health, dental, 401k and vacation. EOE/M/F/D/V. Resumes may also be faxed to 703-435-9754. * Please specify position when applying. iHme$ northern Virginia /— \m*m Mi Time fmint ii i hi i ■ ■! I cmpwymem V V AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER Subcontracted position," No. VA. need exp. Call 1-800-400-3780. Automotive Parts Manager for fast growing Chevrolet/ Toyota Dealership. Call Joe (540)547-3700 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING »LUBE TECHNICIANS« Exp. helpful but will train Great pay & benefits! (401k, health Ins. Vac Pay) Drug free work environment. Up to $11 / hr based on exp. Call: 540-341-8663 for directions to apply PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGER Reliable professional needed to oversee personal finances of Dulles-based executive. This multi-faceted and challenging position requires an Acctng/ Fin degree and related exp. Must be an excellent communicator, be highly organized, multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines. Non-profit and fiduciary exp a plus. Responsibilities include preparation of financial statements, reporting, and oversight of investment and read estate activity^ tax preparation and cash management Competitive group benefits plan in-f eludes 401 (k), life, disability, health/ dential benefits, etc. Qualified candidates should email or fax letter of interest with salary history and resume to: lschilling@timespapers.com 703-478-6691 (fax). EOE. Retail Advertising Sales Consultant The Reston Division of Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher and 2005 recipient of the Best of Reston 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 ana 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 ncentives and opportunity for advancement. NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 Engineering Assistant Loudoun County's Department of General Services is seeking a qualified applicant for this full-time, regular position in the Public Works Division. The successful candidate will assist in responding to stormwater complaints; analyze complaints to establish infrastructure owner & determine easement & bond status; prepare location maps for inspectors; ensure complaints are satisfactorily resolved & data is properly documented & maintained in established automated system; support emergency response activities by tracking labor & material costs associated with County emergencies for submission for state or federal reimbursement; and provide for extended manning of the Department's Response Center during emergency operations. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to associate's degree with major course work in surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or related field and at least 2 years of directly related experience in surveying, civil engineering, land records recording and research, stormwater management, or related fields. Must possess a valid driver's license; possess the ability to lift 50 lbs.; and must be available occasionally for duty beyond a normal work day including, but not limited to, responding to County emergencies. Successful candidate will undergo a driver's license check. (Hiring Range: $29,950 - $50,316/yr) Closes: 12/09/2005 06-215 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE r 848 Full Ttnw f cmpioymefn BOOKKEEPER Loudoun accounting firm seeks FT bookkeeper. Willtrain. Great Benefits! Fax resume to: 703-421-3818 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep . TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Communications Installers Communications Cabling Company seeks experienced and non-experienced installers of fiber, voice and data cables. Also seeking experienced Telecommunications MAC techs. Call VA (703) 729-2300 or MD 1-888-729-2300 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Electrical MASTER ELECTRICIANS, JOURNEYMEN, SERVICE TECHNICIANS and EXPERIENCED APPRENTICES Needed for Commercial work. Join a team with a solid reputation, unsurpassed benefits, 20-yr. history of zero layoffs, more than 95% of work in Northern VA & a performance bonus program. Applications by appointment only. Please call 703-406-8510 (DuUes, VA) Sheet metal co. in Manassas looking for experienced commercial SHEET METAL MECHANIC with field & shop experience, and good driving record. Benefits include top pay, heal ,h insurance, paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, retirement pain & annual bonuses. For Interview please call 800-432-8221 Library Assistant Loudoun County Government's Library Services Dept. Position available at the Rust Library, Leesburg VA, to serve as a Part-Time member of the Youth Services department in a team environment. Duties include reference and reader's advisory service at a busy public service desk and planning and conducting programs for preschool and school age children. Candidate must have familiarity with children's books and authors: the ability to relate knowledge to the reading interests and information needs of children and computer skills including the Internet. Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, creative team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to customer service. Schedule will vary, including weekends and evenings. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with courses in assigned or related field. Prefer two years oT library experience (Hiring Range: $15.36 - $20.73/hr) Closes: 11/28/2005 06-205. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-Q536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Housing Counselor Loudoun County Government's Housing Division Position with Department of Social Services. Responsible for implementation of policy and procedures in accordance with Federal/State and Local regulations for Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance (Section 8 Program). Responsible for providing housing counseling, referrals and resolving landlord/tenant/provider issues. Requires the ability to pay close attention to the detail of federal regulation in a fast paced environment with large caseload. Requires education and experience equivalent to Bachelor degree in relf ed field and two years related experience. Preferred qualifications are: two years experience working in housing assistance or similar public assistance programs; Housing Counseling Certification; and Spanish language skills to include reading, writing, speaking and translation preferred. Applicant must have valid driver's license. Occasional early morning or evening work hours required. (Hiring Range: $34,671 - $46,805/yr) Closes: 12/02/2005 06-202. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536 Human Resources: (703)777-0213 EOE 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 plans specifically targeted to assigned territory and client type. • Work with individual clients in determining then fulfilling their advertising needs. • Act as a corporate ambassador at community and business functions. • Create advertising themes, write copy and prepare layout designs • Manage accounts receivable for customer base Requirements: • Motivated self starter that is very customer service oriented with professional appearance • Must thrive on cold calling, business development and prospecting. • Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities • Above average initiative, creativity, negotiation and listening skills * • Reliable transportation • Computer INternet literate, basic Microsoft products. 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 • 401 K Plan To apply: Please forward resume, Cover letter and salary history to: psymington@timespapers.com or fax: 540-347-5193 Construction Reinforcing Steel Fabricator in Sterling, VA has immediate opening for candidate with construction background. Must be able to read blueprints, field exp. helpful. Non-smkg office. Call 703-471-5321 for more info. DOOR MECHANIC TRAINEE Leading garage door manufacturer located in Manassas is looking for quality individuals to become door mechanic trainees. Good pay, benefits and plenty of hours. An ESOP company. EOE. Please call 703-334-4050 immediate interview. DRIVER AVERAGE $1,000/WK Dedicated Runs! Weekends Off Requires CDL-A C D L grads wanted 800-598-1922 WWW. xpressdrivers. com DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 AdsWork Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Construction SUPERINTENDENT Manassas based Commercial Design / Build General Contractor is seeking qualified Superintendents for commercial base building work in No. VA. Minimum 5 years experience with projects in the $500K to $5M range. Competitive salary and benefits. Fax resume to: 703-368*5469 or call: 703-368-8181 F & I MANAGER / DIRECTOR *$75,000.00 YR INCOME *5 DAY WEEK * Benefits package *50 year old company *Not a car store THIS IS A WORLD CLASS OPPORTUNITY. EXPERIENCED ONLY. PLEASE. FAX RESUME M/F PROFITMAXX: 757-721-5423 ^SERVICE TECHNICIANS ^INSTALLERS/ SERVICE TECHS Rixeyville, VA Call 540-937-7800 Fax resume to: 540-937-9800 automotive CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has openings for C.N.A.'s Part time on all shifts, full time available on 3-11 shift. Great benefits! (Partial benefits for. part time) WORK 35 HOURS A WEEK FOR FULL TIME BENEFITS! Low staff / resident ratio, competitive wage scale, uniform allowance. We are known for our supportive environment and quality of care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 PHLEBOTOMISTS Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Reston, Springfield, & Sterling Quest Diagnostic seeks candidates with a minimum of one year on-the-job phlebotomy experience servicing a pediaric/adult/ geriatric patient popluatlon, HS diploma & good keyboarding/data entry skills re3uired. Strong customer service skills also esired. Medical training and a working knowledge of medical terminology preferred. We offer competitive benefits including generous vacation time, goal sharing and shift differential. Please forward your resume for consideration to: Quest Diagnoses, Attn: HR, 1901 Sulphur Spring Rd., Baltimore, MD 21227, Ph: 1-800-522-9235. ext. 1447, Fax: 410-536-1667, email: BalHrResumes@ questdiagnostic.com Quest Diagnostics Incorporatedhas been proudly recognized as a Best Place to work in NJ, TX, NY, OH, Mid-East PA and AZ and our employees throughout the U.S. would agree. Find out more about joining our outstanding team at www.questdiagnostic.com. EOE PHLEBOTOMISTS ^ OPEN iHN&r _ SfiMfgigfp INTERVIEWS OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA Tuesday, November 22nd, 2006,6-9 pm Prosperity Medical Center 8501 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, VA 22031 You must call to schedule your interview for November 2?nd 1-800-522 9235 ext 1447 To be consioered you must possess a minimum one year <xv the-ob phlebotomy experience servicing pedetnc/adult/genatric patient population. HS diploma & good kevboardmgfama entry sk'Hs requited Strong customer service skills also des red Medical training and a working knowledge of medical terminology preferred We offer competitive benefits including generous vacat.on t.me. goal snaring and shift different al For immediate considerat on subm t ypw resume to Quest Diagnostics, Attn: HR. 1*81 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore. MD 21227, FAX: 410-536-1M7, o-mall: BalHrResumes@quastdiagnostica.com tOc Quest Diagnostics » Quest Diagnostics Incorporated hat been proudly recognized es a 'Best Place to Work' in Nj. T\ NY. OH. Mid East PA and AZ and our employees throughout the US would agree Find out more about lotnmg our outstanding team at wvew questdiagnostics com
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A newspaper committed comm z v> In 1948, the University of Virginia’s Northern Virginia Center became the first public institution of higher learning in Northern Virginia. More than 50 years later, the University continues its long-standing tradition of offering education and business & technology courses that shape people's lives. To the point, we educate people. Times Community Newspapers also understands the importance of educating people. In a time when education is more important than ever, I commend the Times for their commitment to education. ■ ■ (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Steve Gladis, Ph.D. University of Virginia Associate Dean, School of Continuing & Professional Studies Director, Northern Virginia Center
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Employment 54#f«n» 545 Full Time Employment 545 Full Time Employment Rappahannock County Public Schools Middle School Mathematics Teacher Salary Range: $33,029 - $54,453 Must hold or be mmediately eligible for Virginia license with proper endorsement (Prefer Middle School endorsement but will acceptMathematics endorsement) Application Deadline: Until Filled. See Contact Information Below Applications available at www.rappahannock.k12.va.us For information or to apply, contact: Raye Tupper, Executive Director of HR and Instruction Telephone: (540) 987-8773 E-mail: rayetupper@rappahannock.k12.va.us Fax: (540) 987-8896 EOE BlooinslTSA Why commute? Work close to home! Earn $40,000 - $50,000 a year! Sales Reps needed for national floral company to handle in-bound sales calls. Other opportunities available in: Customer Service & Operations Earn $8-$12 / hour plus bonus To enjoy great pay & benefits, Call our Job Hotline at (571) 261-2200, email a resume to HR@BloomUSA.com. or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at 15405 John Marshall Highway Haymarket, VA Community Center Assistant Manager Position available with Loudoun County's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services at the Sterling Community Center, to assist the Center Manager in daily center operations. Oversees and supervises facility customers, develops and implements effective programming for the Center, ensures quality and diverse programs. Ensures projected revenues are met. Recruits, interviews, and recommends for hire all fee class instructors,and supervises their performance. Promotes facility programs throughout the community and handles customer concerns. Supervises staff and manages center operations in the absence of the Center Manager. Manages automated tracking and reporting of registrations, payments, and budgets. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Recreation or related field, and 2 years related work experience administering and supervising community and group recreational programs. Supervisory experience is required. Previous experience with an automated registration system also preferred. First Aid, Adult/Infant/Child CPR, and current TB Test required prior to beginning work. Successful candidate will undergo criminal background, CPS and DMV check. Possession of valid driver's license required. (Hiring Range: $34,671 - $46,805/yr) Closes: 12/09/2005 06-213. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Division Manager - Parks Loudoun County 's Department of Parks. Recreation and Community Services is seeking qualified applicants for a Division Manager for Parks. This position will manage service delivery programs for parks through the coordination and linking of resources to ensure quality, service delivery. This includes responsibility for active and passive regional parks that include recreation centers, sportsplexes, ballfields. swimming pools, performing arts center, and farm museum. This position will supervise program managers and volunteers. Submits management plans and budget requests within designated deadlines. Ensures that annual expenditures do not exceed allocations and that revenue targets are met. Serves as County liaison to various advisory groups, committees and organizations. Responds to requests from local media for information about assigned facilities and programs. Provides leadership and ensures department2s future goals are consistent with overall County priorities and objectives Provides resource management, including cost benefit analysis, to ensure best allocation and use of program staff facilities and equipment. Schedule may include evenings and weekends Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters degree in Leisure/Park Management or related field with at least 4 years directly related work experience, including 2 years supervisory experience. Subject to call 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. (Hiring Range: $53,785 - $72,61 O yr) Closes: 12 02 2005 06-209. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.aov or call 24hr. job 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 ot 98 newspapers 1.3 million total circulation. Solid client base - active business development. Previous experience in Auto category' a plus. Top earnings potential. I xcellent benefits. Qualified applicants mav send confidential resume & salary req's to Terrv Andcrsson Washington Suburban Press Network 1760 Reston Pkwy, Ste 403 Reston. VA 20190 '• fax 703-904-1009 or tanderssonfa wspnet.com „ Washington . Suburban Press * Network CALL FAUQUIER TIMES-DEMOCRAT TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 540-347-4222 DRIVERS NOW HIRING IN STERLING Here's why you want to be on the Ryder team: 'New Mon-Fri Opportunity! 'Home Daily 'Weekends Off 'Dedicated Account 'Local Delivery Route 'Great Holiday Pay & Benefits If you have a Class B CDL and 1 year of experience, then get up to speed with Ryder now! CALL TODAY 800-793-3754 ^Ryder EOE ' Safety, Quality 8 Opportunity ' Drug Testing Is A Condition Of Employment ELECTRICIANS Part or Full time needed for residential service calls. Competitive pay. NOVA area. 571-261-3466 MECHANIC Small engine mechanic or experienced helper needed for busy landscape co. Must have own tools. FT or PT. Good pay & benefits. Call Paul at 703-777-5596 ext 109. NEWSPAPER CARRIERS WANTED!!! Carriers needed for home delivery in Leesburg & Western Loudoun County. Contact: Mike Dean Loudoun Times-Mirror 703-777-1111 No phone calls on Wednesdays, Please! Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 . Benefit Program Specialist Loudoun County s Social Services Regular position with the Benefits Division of Department of Social Services. Duties include interviewing applicants ar.d determining eligibility for public assistance programs; assisting with training subordinates and monitoring work for accuracy and timeliness. Requires ability to understdnd and apply program policies. Must possess good interpersonal and telephone skills, 'emonstrated time management and organizational skills are needed for this position. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, with courses in Social Work or related field and two years related experience, preferably in public assistance program administration. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. (Hiring Range: $34,671 - $46,805/yr) Closes; 12/09/2005 06-210 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.toudoun.QQv or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Day Care Assistant Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Position available at Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. Work schedule is Monday-Friday. 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Duties include assisting Child Care Supervisor in operation of a child care program, to include supervision of children's recreational and educational activities. Requires a High School diploma. Virginia State Licensing requires six months experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. Must have certification in First Aid. adult, infant and child CPR, and TB Test prior to beginning work. Successful candidate will undergo a criminal background, CPS and DMV check. (Hiring Range: SI 1.46 - $15.47/hr) Closes: 12/09/2005 06-212. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Probation/Pretrial Officer Department of Community Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for a Pretrial/ Probation Officer position. Duties include superv ising criminal defendants and offenders placed in the program by the Courts, submitting reports and testifying in Court as required. Also includes establishing and monitoring community service work for program participants. Position responsible for administering drug tests and assures that all special conditions of the Court are lultilled. The successful candidate must be able to interview and supervise offenders, some ot which have a history of violent behavior and significant substance abuseissues. Experience working on individual and/or team projects, and functional or operational administrative experience within the criminal justice system is desired Position requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Sociology. Psychology or related held and three years of directly related work experience Successful applicant must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check (Hiring Range: $40,134 - S54.181/yri Closes: 12/02/2005 06-208. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.aov or call 24hr. job line: 1703 > 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOF PLUMBER licensed plumbing contractor has an immediate opening for a FT exp plumber. Pay based on exp. Paid vacation. Call 540-675-1576 for more info Residential Cleaning Co. seeks part-time help for Midland Hartwood areas. Must have own trans. Exp helpful but will train. (540)220-4994 SATELLITE INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS $40K-$60K MasTex-Advanced Technologies has immediate openings in Winchester & Chantilly. Industry related exp & valid lie. Rea d. Exc. benefits. Fax or email resumes: 214-483-5127, atjobs@ mastec.com, or apply online www.mastec.com. Must Reference job code #2349. Cali 800-532-4991 for more details. TODDLER CAREGIVER WANTED Full-time position. Experience required. Benefits. EOE (540)592-3908 Alice or Tona WANTED Help on Horse Farm Familiarity w/ horses & farm maintenance required. Rider preferred & housing provided. (540)347-3137 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Automotive '00 Honda Civic EX: 71k mi. 5 spd. dark gm. Imm cond. New tires, Inspect. S8500/OBO. 703-707-0857, 703-728-3051. 00 Rad VW Jena GLS 5spd mnl trans. AC/ sun/mnrf/6cd changer. Good cond.- 109k mi. $5,500. (540)338-3235 01 VW Jetta TDI Diesel, 50mpg, 4dr, 5sp, low mileage. $12,050. 703-754-8332 day, 540-347-0635 eve 02 GMC Yukon XL red loaded, excl cond, 3rd seat, ext warr.rear AC $20,900/obo.540-9372303/703-929-8959 04 Toyota Sienna XLE loaded! Ither int, fog lamps, rear disc brakes, pwr moon roof. Roof rack, 6 disk CD, Rear DVD w/ wireless ■ headphones, traction Ctrl and lots more! 45,300mls, powertrain Warranty conveys. Excel cond, $19,900. 571-228-3991 1993 MERCURY Cougar 2 dr, CD player, A/C, just passed state insp. S1100/OBO. Call 571-330-7608 1999 SAAB 9-5 Turbo: Silver, leather, moonroof, loaded. 86,000 mi. Great cond. $8400. 703-404-8606 '78 Corvette-Ann, 2 tone, silver, L48 eng. AT, 53K mis, $13,750. '96silver Corvette colct'rs edit.LT-4 330 eng, 6 sp, 32K mis. $19,750. Both garaged. (540)937-3384 '82 Corvette, 2nd owner, 114K mis, Garage kept, must see to appreciate. 350ci, auto, air, mirror T-Tops, current VA insp. $12,500 will consider resonable offer 540937-2001 or Ive mess '86 Crown Victoria Country Squire SW. All pwr, lug rack. All records. New eng & trans.164K mis. $1400. 703-550-0339 aft 5pm 92 Lexus LS400 Pearl White 4dr. low mileage $8100. 703-754-8332 day, 540-347-0635 eve '93 Dodge Shadow - Chrysler. Good cond. Auto, new tires, front whl drive. $1700. 703-669-8157. 94 MAZDA Miata convert, 179K mis, runs grt, body excel, loaded, Pioneer stereo, $3295/ obo.540-439-2970 97 Mercedes E420, loaded, TV & DVD. $13,500. '97 GMC Jimmy Limited, 4x4, $3500. OBO (540)937-6577 Iv msg ■■ ; r *T^" Full Time Employment DOCK HELP WANTED PART-TIME-LEESBURG One Day a week Please call 703-777-1111 Ext. 1354 FARM APPRENTICE Must be experienced in farm equipment, operations arid pasture care. Also experience preferred in mowing, and mechanical abilities. Green card and own transportation required. Call John 6-9 pm 540-349-4608 Merry Oak Farm . The Plains, VA BUYER The Department of General Services is seeking qualified applicants who will act as the primary purchasing liaison to Loudoun County procurement staff on purchases up to $50,000; verify and modify technical specifications; obtain accurate quotes from vendors; monitor expenditures through manual and automated methods to ensure accuracy of budget expenditures; create change orders as necessary. Successful candidate must have proficient computer and spreadsheet skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with course work in procurement, business, accounting, or related fields; prefer at least 6 months exp in the procurement of supplies and services Prefer exp with FAM1S, Access and Excel databases. Prefer Certified Professional Public Buyer certification within three years, of hire. Prefer purchasing contracts experience with local government. Employment contingent upon successful completion of credit and criminal background check. (Hiring Range: $29,950 - $50.316/yr) Closes: 12702/2005 06-203 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www. loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. FOE local spo dick... TfmefcCbmmum '97 Nissan Sentra GXE. Auto, CD. Excl cond. 107K mis. $3300. Call 540-882-4016. '98 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 35K mis, inter & exter good, needs engine work, $1200 /obo. (540)351-1705 98 Toyota Camry XLE: 4 dr auto, 4 cyl, 29 MPG, 115k, records, A near mint 7 yr old. $7250, 703-507-0552 99 CHRYLSER T&C LTD: Excel cond, red, 85k mi. $8,000. 571-212-8593. '99 DODGE Intrepid ES. PS, PB, PW, loaded. New plaint, transferable service wrnty-no cost. 100K miles, very clean. $3800. Call 703-476-4814 '99 Honda Accord LX, 5-Spd Std. 97k mi., new belts/tires, silver w/blue Int. Great Cond. $6500. 703-346-5671. '99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider Conv: 5spd, looks/runs grt. Dep. Gd gas mi. 110k mi. $5600 /obo. (540)668-6002. "99 TOYOTA COROLLA, 129K mis, pwr, $4000, Warrenton area, (540)351-0572. '99 Volvo V70, good cond. AC, am/fm, cd/ tape, pwr winds/mirs. $7000/obo. email: bobkott@yahoo.com or call 540-751-0027. DODGE DAKOTA SLT, 05, 4x4, auto, club cab.PW. PL, CD player towing pgk, excel cond, going to college,, fnust sell $25K/obo. Chris. 540-272-3594 FORD, 1992, Taurus wagon. Grey, 34K mi., great shape. $3150. 703-606-7750. INFINITI % 130, 100 K miles, sunroof, black, leather seats. $5000. 703-354-3612 Jeep 00 Cherokee Sport- 41 K mi., burg., many extras, excel, condition, $9,500 540-554-2867 Mazda '95 MX-6, 2 dr coupe, 5 spd, pwr win/ locks," snrf, 87 K mi., alloy wheels, 2 new tires CC. AM/FM cass. $2,900. 703-948-9862 MERCURY 1997 SABLE WAGON: high mileage, good cond, am/ fm/cass, cruise, A/C, $2500, 703-569-3678. Nissan '97 Pathfinder 4x4, good cond, 130 K miles, AC, power windows & locks. $4,500 obo. 540-955-5004 or 703-833-1399 Toyota, '98 Corolla. 62,400 mi. Good cond. New tires. $5,300. 908-229-0201. Jeep, '94 Grand Cherokee. Laredo, AT, 4x4, 213K, luggage rack, 6 cyl. 4 dr, as is, $1200 (540)428-3987 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 05 Outback travel trailer 28B HS, slide out, outdoor stove, sleeps 8. still smells new, $18K OBO (540)341-7323 COLEMAN Fleetwood pop-up, '98, A/C, gas stove & heat, refrigerator. sleeps 8. screen porch, excel cond, seldom used! $4500/obo. 540-347-2456 840 Motorcycles eweawwawi. :y. ' ;■ , 96, HO, 883 black, screaming eagle pipes, g a r a g 6 kept, 14,500mls, $4500 must sell. 540-439-8709. BMW R75, 1976. Looks good, rune exc., 84K mi. w/new rod brngs & . top end. A Black Classic. $2750. 540- 8823265 (eves). HARLEY 1996 Custom Softtail Beautiful. Only 2200 miles. $15,000. Calt 540-338-0333 SUZUKI Hayabusa, unrestricted model, very clean & well maintained. Lots of chrome parts. 540-347-9676 f \ 645 OfHtoatt/ Unlicensed ETON 90 - wheeler,' 2001 excellent condition, runs like new. $ 9 0 0 / O B O . (540)955-2899 Yellow Eton RXL90 Viper 4 wheeler. Runs well, good condition, well-maintained. $700. (540)882-4686 f. ■ 665 Sport Utility 02 Buick Rendevous. All pwr. Blue w/tinted windows. Front & side airbags, ABS, AM/FM, CD. Daytime running lights. Mint cond. BO. Call 703-946-1179 02 Suburban LT V8, 5.3L loaded, Ithr w/ rear buck., auto, tow pkg, rear AC, MR, runn bds, 58K mi. $22,500. 540-272-5034 05 GMC YUKON XL, white, 6K mis, loaded, Ithr, DVD/game, $38K. 540-341-0495. 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac bed cover, black with lock and key, best offer. 571-277-4687. 97 EXPLORER XLT, V8, AWD, 77K mis, grn, Ithr, alloy wls.tow pack, good cond, clean. $7500. (540)349-8258 '97 GMC Suburban 4wd SLT, new engine, fully loaded, all pwr, tow pack $9650. 703 7548332(d) 540-347-0635 98 Dodge Durango: 4whl dr, ac front/back, 3rd row weat. 129k mi. Good tires. $6000/ OBO. 703-406-4956 rORD '97 EXPLORER. AWD, 99 K mi., V8, 6 CD, moonroof, AC, all power, CL3, hitch. $4500. 540-751-1494 FORD EXPLORER, 02, 68k mis. 4x4, 3rd row, custom tires, fog. rear A/C, tow pkg, lug rack, $10,500,571-233-2749 Jeep '97 Grand Cherokee Lardeo, 4x4, 4.0, 6 cy, loaded, sr, new trans. w/ 3000 mi, 144K mi. $4700 obo. (540)338-1651 Jeep '98 Grand Cherokee- loaded, tow pkg., 5.9L, V8, 102K mi., excel, cond. $5500 540-364-6406 MERC MOUNTtANEER, 00, 6 cyl, 23MPG, blue, 4x4, 69K mis, all extras, excel cond, $9,999 703-973-4815 f3 £w**/ 00 FI 50 XLT Pick-up, 86K mis, all power, tow & 4x4 off road pkgs, $9,900 OBO. 571-283-8539 '03 Toyota Tundra SR5, ext cab, 4wd, V8, AT, too much to list. Under fact warranty. $21,500 OBO. (540)937-6188 96 FORD F250, 4WD with 7 1/2 foot snow plow; 87,000 miles $4300. 6x10 trailer, $400. Pressure washer, 3200 PSI 11 HP Honda Motor, $800. Please call 703-787-3520 Mazda 1994 pick up truck, great first car, $2600. 540-338-3098 00 CHRYSLER T&C LXi, 89k m, loaded, 100k mi. Warranty. Excellent condition. $6900.(703)503-9146 02 Chrysler TSC, EL, auto, silver, quad seats, duel AC, PW, PL, CD, $8000 (540)349-2503 '03 Chevy Venture EXT: Great cond, 68 5k mi, auto, V6, loaded. Remov seats. $10,700/ obo. (703)815-1832 87 CHEVY HI-TOP conv. van, 205K mis, runs well, good body $500. 540-347-4627 94 CHEVY ASTRO, good engine, runs good, fairly new tires, good work van, $2500/ obo. 540-349-1423 CHEVY 95 ASTRO, 7 pass, V6, rear AC, pwr, CD, tilt/cruise, dutch doors. 11 5 K mis, $3250. 540-428-3993 CHRYSLER T&C LIMITED, '99, excel cond, great car pooler, 1 owner, $8400. 540-347-4335 Ford '98 Windstar, good cond, oil changes done regularly, new brakes, tune-up. approx 91 K. $3.800. (703)639-1649 Toyota Sienna 1999. Great condition. Pwr locks, pwr windows, removable seats. $5200 540-955-0503 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 877.208.1309 (Toll FrG6) 8980 Mathis Ave, Manassas, VA bcittlefielclford.com battlefieldford.com