Rappahannock News, December 1, 2005

V ? •« ': v Rappahtinmck County ’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 127th Year ... No. 48 ' Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,2005 'b Worldwide at timescommunity.com - —-—t50 CEN'tS L —■ 2 9^33 5 D <D to—■ 2> - o?P to ^ - C*J H073 to 2 Cl '■D I '■Ii Q U1 2 «-* 2> *AUT0**3-DIGIT 232 }RC0M RN 00042 1 Photo by Jennifer Heverty Hearthstone School celebrated Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 22 With a feast for students, family and friends. Students made mounds erf mashed potatoes, stuffing, apple crisp and other Hems for the feast, which was supplemented with many other foods brought by family and friends. The? high school students acted as hosts and hostesses, serving the feast and helping the younger students. Some'of the smallest Thanksgiving celebrants included (from l-r) Caragh Heverty, Pace Henderson and Hannah Walsh of Kitty Keyser’s Nursery-Kindergarten Claes. Meetings & Notices • The November-December meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for December 7 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting date is January 25,2006. • On Thursday, December 1 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street • On Monday, December 5 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p. m. and again at 7 p. m. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. 2:00 p.m. meeting Adopt Revised Agenda Request for additional funding: Band room - $28,000.00 Old Business rr i n urogram Adoption, Six-year Secondary Road Plan Book Bam Report High School Track Project New Business Region VII Legislative Platform National Incident Management System (NIMS) FY ‘05 Budget Appropriations Corrections Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant Proposal Virginia 2007 Community Program VDOT Integrated Directional Signing Program 7:00 p.m. session -RZ#05-08-02 Salvano Village Commercial rezoning Zoning Amendment Private Sewage Treatment Facilities Proposed Exceptional Waters (Tier III) Designation, Hazel River • There will be a Public Hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Ran for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. The hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled School Board Meeting to be held Tuesday, December 13, at 7:30 p .m. in the RCHS Band Room. II ■ II ■Mill I IBM ■■III II 61111 03700 11 23050 1,112 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Costs bedevil school system By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County School Board met in a special session Tuesday, November 22, to discuss the bid for construction of a new band room at the elementary school. The bid would have expired had the board taken no action by that date. The band room, designed to also be a fitness room, would be adjacent to the school and replace the aging existing modular building. The bid from Lantz Construction Co. of Winchester, Inc. came it) at $148,205.00. This amount is higher than expected, and exceeds the amount the school system currently has in its coffers for the project by $28,000. Also, School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell informed the board that Lantz had informed him that very day that, although the bid included putting in a public address system, it did not cover putting in trenching, conduit and cables to connect it to the rest of the school, so the final cost would be at least $6-7,000 more than the bid r total. Any unforeseen large rock removal would increase the final price further. Chappell expressed aggravation and frustration at these late cost revelations, and suggested they may constitute a change in the bid and abrogate the school system’s agreement with the construction company on their deadline for acceptance. But he cautioned that did not necessarily help the school system in any practical way. The board debated several options. One suggestion was trying to squeeze the money out of the existing school budget. The shortfall of $28,000 represents only about a quarter of one percent of the entire school system budget of around 11 million. However, Chappell recommended against trying to finance the shortfall by shifting funds from other areas of the budget. He argued that the budget needs a certain flexibility to deal with unavoidable, unanticipated expenses, which inevitably crop up. See BOARD, Page A3 Deer eyes Local naturalists Sara and Jim Lawrey talk about deer and the latest deer tracking technology. See Page A8. Rappahannock focus Sperryville photographer Raymond Boc will have his works displayed at the Old Sperryville Bookstore. See Page Bl. ‘A Christmas Carol’ It’s a family affair at this year’s Ki Theatre production which features Christopher O’Heir as Tiny Tim See Page Bl. Reaching out Local efforts to help out Hurricane Katrina victims and local residents are alive and well. See Page A7. revision begins By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Washington’s Architectural Review Board and Planning Commission came together in a joint meeting Monday to discuss proposed changes to the newest draft of Washington’s Historic District Ordinance. The proposed ordinance is intended to preserve the historic character of Washington’s architecture and will guide Washington’s ARB in rulings on future construction in town. The new Historic District ordinance and accompanying Historic District guidelines are intended to provide clear definitions and examples of Washington’s “historic architectural character,” giving the Architectural Review Board a documented and clearly defined basis for decisions, protecting Washington’s control of its development from court challenges. “It is hereby recognized that the See HISTORIC, Page A3 mam J Photo by Richard Lykes GOOD SHEPARD: Cheryl Shepard spoke at Monday’s meeting. “Cheryl has done wheelbarrows and truckloads worth of work,” said Planning Commission Chairman Gary Schwartz. .. Avian flew * Photo by Richard Lyka»< - ■ v - ;- •* < ■ r ^ l & -aivCi *•' 4 "/ ^ v y,^ _ -foot teH fiberglass statue ofa chicken was reported missing ' . Saturday morning from SunnyskJe Farms Famous Rest Stop in Sperryvifle, According to Sunnystde’s General Merchandising Manager Philip Morgan, the chicken had been moved outside temporarily prior to its disappearance, and may have been missing for two days before its absence was noticed, a The statue, billed on Sunnyside’s website as “The World’s Largest Chicken,* , is estimated to weigh around 400 to 500 pounds. That’s going to be hard ' to hide,” said Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz. “It cost around $4-5,000,” recalled Morgan, “because we bought it at the same time as a flying pig that cost around $6,000.” The RCSD is still investigating this incident. “it's either hidden in someone's bam or hopefully it'll turn up somewhere as a joke,” said Morgan. —Monty Tayioe Photos by Ann Spieker Not just the roof is on fire If these firefighters seem a little too happy to be standing in front of a burning house, it’s not what you think. Firefighters from Washinaton. Soerrwille. Flint Hill and Amissville participated in training at a house donated by the Rappahannock Co-Op this past weekend. Participants carted a 165 lb. dummy down smokey staircases, put out smaller fires in the house, and practiced rescuing each other from fiery situations. The exercise culminated in the huge fire seen here, many 911 calls from worried passers-by, and some firemen very satisfied with a successful training weekend. In photo on the left, back row (left to right): Charles Crawford, Julia Estes, Richie Baldwin, Stephanie Lewis, Kim Hogan, Josh Smoot. Front row (left to right): Robie Hamiil-Huff, Jonathan Bankston, and Carl Lovern. In photo above, instructors (left to right): Ann Spieker, Keith Jenkins, Jackie Estes and J.B. Carter

Hearthstone hosts annual Holiday Bazaar By Jennifer Havekly Special to the'Rappahannock News The Hearthstone Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held this coming weekend, December 3 and 4. Due to popular demand, for the first time the bazaar will be held on both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Highlights of the bazaar include a visit from St. Nicholas on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. He will be available in the main entry of the school, along with his friendly alpacas (courtesy of Mike and Diane Six of Morning Moon Farm in Remington), for photographs with local children. Mike and Diane Six’s alpacas will be in the School parking lot from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. On Sunday, December 4, Gwen Hayes and Clyde Humphries of West Wind Farm in Castleton will be at the bazaar with their llamas from 10:00 am until 11:30 am, and again from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The alpacas and llamas are very tame and friendly (and soft!) and are available for petting and photos. , This year’s bazaar will be the best yet, with the largest number of vendors we’ve had so far. There will be a wonderfid assortment of items for sale from local artists and craftsmen just in time for Christmas. Rappahannock artisans include Caroline Beahm, who will be selling fresh greenery, swags and centerpieces. Janet Kerig will be selling her beautiful wheat straw art. Ted fellagatta will be selling his scenic Rappahannock County calendars and will be available On Saturday to autograph them. Ann Robayo will be selling jewelry and gourd art. Russell’s Photography will be selling local landscape prints from Rappahannock County and the Shenandoah National Park. From Luray, Maijie Gibson’s felted hats will be available for sale. Alexandra Littlehales, from Madison, will be selling notecards with photographs taken by her father and herself for National Geographic Magazine. Danny Finney, from Richmond, will be selling beautiful hand-painted paper mache rattles and masks. From Warrenton, Mac’s Hats will be selling unique handwoven hats, and Diane Six of Remington will be selling handknit hats and scarves. Sean Haggerty will be selling jewelry and stones, and an artist from Tennessee is traveling up to sell his pottery, woodwork and handmade drums. In addition to these talented artists and craftsmen, Hearthstone will be selling books and toys from Hearthsong, handmade beeswax candles, herbal neck warmers, handmade Christmas ornaments, organic herbal tea blends and handmade notecards from the high school photography class. There will also be fresh greenery wreaths made by Hearthstone students and parents and homemade foods and desserts for sale. A gingerbread house made by the 5th and 6th grades will be auctioned off during the bazaar. 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Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59. Washington. Virginia 22747 Fun filled afternoon planned Come one, come all, Sunday December 11, the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting a luncheon with Santa Claus. The luncheon starts at 12:30 p.m, right after church lets out, so there is no reason we all can’t stop in for some good food, fellowship and of course a chance for the children to not only sit on Santa’s lap but also to have their picture taken with him. While there is no age limit there is evidently a weight limit, as Santa has already stressed to me that there will be no repeat of the last time we met. He said something about his back being sore and having lost some circulation due to last year but I think he must have been just kidding. I mean how else could you tell him you want an Easy Bake oven, without sitting on his lap? Sure maybe I did get a little excited but I do not recall running over and jumping on him like he tells it, I may have sat down a little hard but not jumped. The stories people will tell! Following the luncheon will be a very special ceremony on Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com the carnival grounds; the lighting of the Christmas tree. The Fire Department has secured a large tree that will be erected and decorated, with the switch being thrown at 4:30 p .m. There will be Christmas carols and a chance to place an ornament on the tree yourself. This promises to be a great chance for us all to get together and not only show but to also enjoy that real country Christmas spirit. I hope you will all come out and help us celebrate the start of the Christmas season and give each of us a chance to get to know you a little better. Birthdays and anniversaries A Happy Birthday wish for anyone who celebrated a birth day this past week and especially for Brandy Riffle on November 22nd, Sandra Kay Pullen on November 24th, Roxzy Jennings on November 27th and Billy Longmire on November 28th. A very Happy Anniversary to Shawn and Stacy Majors who celebrated 4 years together on November 24th. Children’s Christmas Program The Chester Gap Baptist Church will present its annual Children’s Program at 7:00pm on the 21st of December. It is always a delightful event with a lot of fun and joy shared by not only the children or their parents but by everyone in attendance. I encourage you all to come and watch these little ones show the fruits of their labors as each one is studying hard to learn their part. Afew words of wisdom for the start of the “shopping season” It seems we always stress ourselves more and more each year over what we are going to buy someone for Christmas. Will it fit, will it be the right color, will it be from the right store, will it have cost enough to be good enough? It’s that last one, folks, that bothers me the most. I mean it is a gift after all and some of the gifts that meant j the most to me cost very little or even nothing at all. It shouldn’t matter how much is spent or whether it came from a “major” department store or not. What should matter is that someone loved you or cared enough about you to spend their time and money to buy you that gift in the first place. With this in mind I leave you with these words of wisdom. They were passed on to me from a much older and more experienced man one day a few years back when I was fretting over these same questions while trying to shop. He said “son, don’t worry yourself so much over all of that nonsense. You’ll make yourself sick. After all, it doesn’t matter what you buy her: she won’t like it anyway!” Sorry, sometimes I just can’t help my self. Sperryville boasts best sellers One of the things that sets Rappahannock County apart from “Anytown”, USA, is the abs ence of the big box retail chains that dominate the landscape in both the cities and small towns of America. While this onslaught continues across the country, the residents of Rappahannock County have continued to demonstrate their opposition to sprawl by supporting the smaller, independent businesses in the county. The Old Sperryville Bookshop would like to thank those customers who supported independent booksellers, local authors, and small publishers this past year. Our 2005 best-seller list shows that, once again, local Mew Local Online Business . Great Christmas Gifts uniquetimeles9treasures.com Just Opened by Sperryville Nancy Ostinato 987-8444 oldspenryvillebookshop@iglide.net writers and books of local interest dominated the list, although there were a few exceptions. The following are our top ten best sellers for the year: 1. “My Rappahannock Story Book” by Mary Elizabeth Hite ($23.95) In 1950, Mary Elizabeth Hite decided she would write down the stories she knew about Rappahannock County and its people. In 2004, the Old Sperryville Bookshop decided to reprint this book. For the second year in a row, this book, which takes a nostalgic look at the natural beauty, old homes, churchr es, and above all, the people of Rappahannock County, has been the number one best-seller. The book is illustrated by photographs- some made especially for the book by Lester Deal, some found in treasured snapshot collections, and some loaned from priceless old albums. Readers who are attracted to Virginia, who have ties to Rappahannock, or are just plain interested in people and their stories, have reported that they enjoy this book. There are fewer than fifty copies left of this edition, which are sure to sell out quickly. 2. “In the Shadow of Ragged Mountain- Historical Archeology of Nicholson, Corbin, & Weakley Hollows” by Audrey Homing ($16.95) If you stand on top of Ragged Mountain- today called Old Rag- you’ll look out over the hollows known as Nicholson, f (yhiHstmas in ‘Washington/ and idlofidcti/ y^ct/Htde 200S Join us on Sunday, December 4 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Parade Begins at 12:30 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of holiday merriment in the Town of Washington. Christmas in Little Washington is being sponsored by the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association. For more information, contact Michelle Schwartz at (540) 675-3207 or Diane MacPherson at (540) 675-3757 or visit the website at www.thefirstwashington.com for more details. Parade will be cancelled m the event of inclement weather. Bit_^ 12:30 - IKK) pan. Holiday Parade along Main Street 12*0-230 pan. Brunswick Stew or Christmas Chili and Gingerbread Decorating at Washington Baptist Church 1:00 - 2:30 pan. Meet Santa Claus in Sunnyside Square 2:00 - 4:00 pan. Open Houses 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 Fine Properties, LLC L. The Middleton Inn M Corbin, & Weakley. For almost 200 years before the establishment of the Shenandoah National Park in 1935, families lived in these hollows. This book tells their story. Author and Archaeologist, Audrey Homing wanted to know the real story and spent nine years finding it by unearthing the materials they left behind, searching through archival records, and tollring with their descendents. In compelling prose, highlighted with numerous photos from the past, Homing brings these people to life again, challenging long-held stereotypes. Homing establishes a new history, richer and more balanced.Thls book moved up the list, having been number five in 2004. See SPERRYVILLE, Page A3 Correction In an article entitled “Lee celebrates the human spirit and her sixth anniversary’’ which appeared in the November 24 issue of the Rappahannock News, the ghost that Lee refers to is named “Engham.” James Arthur Engham occupied the house during the early 1900s. He was the grandfather of James Russell who live in Sperryville. Ask the .Arborist I* By Jamie Wood I.S.A. Certified AftoorM While Trees Take a Winter Respite, Get Them in Shape for Next Spring This time of year, the .only thought we usually give our trees is if we're ever going to he able to rake up all their leaves. But late fall and early winter are actually a key time for trees care, particularly pruning, which can improve their beauty and safety year-round. Trees become dormant during colder weather, making pruning easier because you an better see their structure when no leaves are on the branches. According to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), pruning is an important part of tree health. It not only enhances appearance, but the removal of dead or broken branches also keeps trees structurally sound. That means the risk of falling limbs or even an entire tree falling is greatly reduced. Property ow ners who need assistance pruning their trees should consult a ISA certified arborist. A professional arborist guided by specific pruning standards established by the American National Standards Institute will ensure that cuts are made correctly. Removing dead or diseased wood, providing clearance or improving the structure of the tree are the most common reasons. "Improper pruning -can cause long term damage to trees, unfortunately. I see it all the time." “But when done correctly, pruning can really make a ditterence - to the tree's health, to the light and shade in a yard, to the view Iront a picture window and even to keep a property safe." If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this article please e-mail me at j w ood @ bartlett.com 7 BARTLETT / TREE EXPERTS U

Sperryville From Page A2 3. “The Cabin- Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway” by Dale Mulfinger and Susan E. Davis ($24.95) • This book presents 27 inspirational cabins from all over the count ry complete with beautiful photographs and floor plans. Based on design, shape, age and material, the cabins are divided into four distinct styles: rustic, traditional, modem, and transformed. The book celebrates the appeal of this unique form of retreat, providing inspiration and practical ideas for realizing your own cabin dream. 4. “Wandering Through Virginia's Vineyards” by Walker Elliott Rowe ($16.95) Rappahannock County resident Rowe has spent the last three years visiting the vineyards in and around Virginia; attending seminars, meetings and training; planted his own Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, and j American hybrid wine grapes; and worked for six months at area vineyards to understand the craft of the winemaker and grape grower. ft MT _TT_nr_ Writing in Appalachia” Edited by Sandra L. Ballard and Patricia L. Hudson ($25.00) The 105 writers in this landmark collection are women who have created fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama from the I southern mountains. It includes not only works of the most famous women writers of Appalachia, but the lesserknown ones as well. As a group, these writers have been relegated to the fringes of the American literary community, largely because their “place” Appalachia- continues to be viewed as outside the American mainstream. This is a collection of literature to treasure, and most of all to read and re-read in order to understand and appreciate the strong underlying themes- the land, family, aging, survivalthat unite all these works. 6. “Beyond the Rim : From Slavery to Redemption in Rappahannock County” by James D. Russell ($14.95) This unique work of black history tells the true story of “Sistah Cah-line” Terry, who toiled as a slave on Rappahannock County plantations, saw the Civil War, bore the children of a white slave master, and lived to the age of 108. The story is told with humor and insight by her great-grandson who heard these stories firsthand from Caroline. In the book, Russell also looks back on growing up in Sperryville. This is the book’s third year on the best-seller list. 7. “The Writing Life” by Annie Dillard ($11.00) Although this book was published fifteen years ago, its popularity continues. For non-writers, it provides a glimpse into the triads and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague. i-SlUCUU CILI/Ciiueu College in Virginia. 8. "The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd ($24.95) This novel, by the same author who wrote “The Secret Life of Bees”, is the only book on our list that also made all the national best-seller lists as well. Inside the church of a Benedictine monastery on Egret Island, just off the coast of South Carolina, resides a beautiful and mysterious chair ornately carved with mermaids and dedicated to a saint who, legend claims, was a mermaid before her conversion. When Jessie is summoned home to the island to cope with her eccentric mother’s seemingly inexplicable act of violence, she is living a conventional life with her husband, Hugh, a life “molded to the smallest space possible”. Jessie loves Hugh, but once there, she finds herself drawn to Brother Thomas, a monk who is soon to take his final vows. Amid a community 01 unforgettable island women and the exotic beauty of the marshlands, Jessie grapples with the tension of desire and the struggle to deny it. Is the power of the mermaid chair only a myth? Or will it alter the course of Jessie’s life? What transpires will unlock the roots of her mother’s tormented past, but most of all, it will allow Jessie to make a marriage unto herself. 9. “Parting Shots from My Brittle Bow: Reflections on American Politics and Life” by Eugene J. McCarthy ($12.95) The folks of Rappahannock County have demonstrated again how much they respect McCarthy. Further evidence of his popularity can be found in The House on Water Street, no. 14 t ierrwam&fr (/Premier1 cfPeekeiul <fc fjRo/hlatj (Rental f/(ouxe Total privacy, fully furnished, cozy elegance in 100 year old renovated village farm house. Sleeps up to six people. Variable rates. Perfect for weekend with friends or overflow holiday visitors Reservations: (540) 987-9706 www.vrbo.com/47820 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 the fact that one of his other books, “From Rappahannock County”, has also continued to have strong sales. For more than five decades, Eugene McCarthy has been one of the most significant political figures in our nation, known for his integrity, wit, and keen intellect. This latest work, which many believe is also his last book, is a collection of pieces culled from McCarthy’s body of work (more than twenty books, many out of print) as well as unpublished articles that explore the greatness of America and the challenges facing our nation. Senator McCarthy takes aim at our political institutions and mores, sharing his wisdom with a new generation. iu. images ui /America: Luray and Page County” by Dan Vaughn ($19.99) Formed out of necessity in 1831, Page County had a great need to operate within its own boundaries of the Massanutten and Blue Ridge Mountain. In 1878, Luray Caverns was discovered. This discovery, along with the formation of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad in 1881, brought an influx of tourists, industry, and varied commerce. During the reconstruction years after the Civil War, Page County’s growth happened much too quickly, leading to a severe recession in the 1890’s. The culmination of these events initiated a quaint photographic history that is contained within the pages of “Geology Along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park” by Robert Badger ($14.95) which tied for 10th place. All of this year’s best-sellers are available at the Old Sperryville Bookshop which is open Fridays and Saturdays 106 and Sundays 11-5 through December 18th when the bookstore will close for the season until mid-March. For more information, call 987-8444. Why Commute? Work Locally! Fauquier County Career Fest Thursday, December 1, 2005 3-8PM Fauquier High School Effie Bell Cafeteria 705 Waterloo Road Warrenton, VA 20186 Hus Drivers • Dcjmtx Sheriffs • Fire & Emergency Personnel • Custodians * 911' Learn about working for Fauquier County: • Current and future jobs available with the county and schools • New Online Application System • Employee Benefits • Department Representation Home to the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow Open House No Registration Required For more details, please visit our website at www. fauquiercounty. gov Fauquier County Government and School Division 320 Hospital Drive, Suite 34, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 428-8700 Fauquier County Career Fest rubiic 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. Historic From Page A1 deterioration, destruction or alteration of buildings,structures , . . . places and areas may cause the permanent loss of unique resources which are of great value to current and future generations of our coipmunity . . . and that special controls and incentives are warranted to ensure that such losses are avoided,” says the current draft of the ordinance’s “Statement of Intent.” The initial draft of the laws that the ARB and Planning Commission are working from is based on a model historic district ordinance assembled piecemeal out of the best of similar documents from all over Virginia. “The gist of the improvements is picking the best paragraphs. We refine those, not making them more restrictive, but bringing them up to date with state code,” said Cheryl Shepard of Millennium Preservation Services, who is guiding the town through the historic district process. In October, Shepard also provided Washington with a 90-page proposed list of specific architectural guidelines based on the town’s current character, the result of a $20,000 historic survey commissioned by the Washington Town Council in July 2004. As the ARB and Planning Commission further refine the new Historic District Ordinance, the document will, undergo changes decided by a long process of joint meetings and work sessions between the two bodies, along with periodic public forums in a format similar to the way Washington has been drafting a new compre hensive plan. At the end of this process, the Planning Commission is expected to refer the finished ordinance to the Washington Town Council, which will vote on the document. New Rules Since the process of revising the ordinance and guidelines is still just beginning, Monday’s meeting consisted of Cheryl Shepard summarizing and explaining sections of the proposed ordinance to the joint meeting. Board and Commission members suggested and debated possible changes to each section. One focus of the meeting was the changes the current draft of the proposed ordinance would make to Washington’s ARB. “The tone of this is very proactive, more proactive than the ARB has ever been,” said ARB member Patrick O’Connell. In this version of the ordinance, the ARB is heavily encouraged to include trained architects and construction professionals, and members would have to be annually trained. “This is not just a recommendatory body. ARB’s have a great deal of power, so training is very important,” said Shepard. Currently, the Washington ARB does not include any architects. This draft of the ordinance would not require ARB term limits or that members even reside in the town, but would mandate an annual report from the ARB to the town council, and empower the council to r r remove ARB members. “It is [the ARB members’] obligation to do their homework,” said Shepard. Most of the changes suggested at the meeting concentrated on the specific language of the ordinance and eliminating “wiggle room” in regulations that could later be exploited by lawyers. Shepard pointed out that much of the language in the proposed ordinance is taken directly from the Virginia state code, making such sections less vulnerable to future challenges. “All of that language is very important to have in the ordinance,” said Shepard. The need fof a revised historic preservation ordinance with clearly defined guidelines became clear last year as the result of a court battle over the town’s old Historic District Ordinance. The lawsuit, brought against Washington by Sid and Mary Catherine Worley when the town denied them approval to build their dream house with synthetic building materials, ended with Washington paying a $75,000 settlement and exposed weaknesses in the town’s current Historic District law. The initial drafts of the Historic District Ordinance and the Historic District Guidelines are available for public review at the Town office and . the County Administrator’s office. The next joint meeting to discuss the proposed Historic District is scheduled for January 23. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com . karats for • *295 • *495 • *795 Peter sen J 4^5 Meadowlirook Center * Culpeper * 825-6033 ALL DOGS pAll dogs over 4 months of age on or before ' / ? January 1st must have a valid rabies vaccination and dog license for 2006 no later than January 31. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call (540) 675-5360. 2006 Dog Tags are on sale as of November 1. By Order of: John W. McCarthy, County Administrator OPEN EVERYDAY! 10 am - 6 pm .icVTVTNoi It’s Christmas Time in The County! 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Editorial & Opinion A4 December 1,2005 3Rappaf)annotb J^etosf Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President _ Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675*3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-maii: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com Our View Celebrating one of our own Rappahannock voters of both parties are invited to the Tbwn Hall in Washington, Va., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to pay tribute to a very special Rappahannock couple. Jim and Liz Blubaugh devoted much of their lives during this past year to make sui e that democracy remains alive and healthy in these parts. It was Jim Blubaugh who carried the Rappahannock colors into the fray in the recent contest for the 15th District seat in the House of Delegates. Never mind that Jim finished second, even after carrying Rappahannock County by a substantial margin. The Blubaugh effort - and there was a lot of it from the whole family - was to make a race of it; to not leave the -field wide open. “Democracy shouldn’t be too easy for one side or the other,” Jim observed often during the race, adding “the people must be given a choice in every contest, on every issue.” Jim and Liz devoted virtually an entire year to the planning, the meetings, phone calls, fund-raising, kibitzers, and the long rides over the mountains to the far reaches of the 15th legislative district, which includes not only Rappahannock County but Shenandoah, Page, and part of Rockingham County. So, whatever your choice was on election day, come and join the crowd at the Tbwn Hall this Sunday afternoon to celebrate the energetic and wholesome campaign conducted by Jim Blubaugh - one of our own. Panther cheers When you see the RCHS cheerleaders on the sideline in winter and spring sports this season, you shouldn’t just cheer the way they want you to. They’re going to try to get you to cheer for the Panthers playing basketball. But take a moment from screaming for RCHS point guard Noelle Johns and scream for those cheerleaders instead. They took second in the state championships, throwing their teammates and their hopes up against schools three times their size and coming out only four points away from the very top. For much of the fall season, many of those cheerleaders, including MVP Cory Voorhies, were playing through a full football practice before cheerleading practice. They spent hours getting hit by linemen and footballs before staggering in to get hit by the high flying body of another MVP, Jaime Jacobs. She’s probably the only person who knows the elementary school roof as well as Superintendent Bob Chappell. Those kids worked hard, and now they’ll work hard on the sidelines for the other athletes. But don’t listen to them, cheer for everybody who deserves it. Christmas in Little Washington It - ry gratifying to know that Rappahannock resident are reading the Rappahannock News and feel very comfortable in letting us know when we have erred. Like in last week’s front page story about the Holiday Parade written by yours truly It is, in fact, this coming Sunday, December 4, starting at 12:30 p.m. (barring nasty weather). For all those who let us know - and all very kindly I might add - thank you and hope to see you SUNDAY at the parade and please stop by the Open House at the Rappahannock News for some refreshments as well. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor. P.0 Box 59. Washington. Va. 22747 EMAIL: asherman@timespapers.com ...TUfYLlWWE 1'OtAKEtftE “UTILE' OUT »f "UtTLE YJ^W\H6ToN';„ it ‘&r?A AANMak^gw* Letters Mischaracterization Amy Hitt’s letter to the editor last week, “Hitt for Jackson Supervisor position,” began with a mischaracterization of Supervisor Welch’s statements at the November 7 Board meeting. Moreover, her theme demonstrates a lack of appreciation for all that the Board of Supervisors has done for the schools this year, in their effort to support the School Board, compensate good teachers fairly, promote academics, repair school infrastructure, upgrade athletic and other non-academic facilities, and in short, ensure the best education of Rappahannock children. Rappahannock property owners are going to see a significant jump in their tax bills next year, many times 2 cents per $100; and not because of property reassessments, but rather because the Board of Supervisors is agreeing to most of what the School Board wants (and Rappahannock children need) now, with the rest to come later. I have watched the Board of Supervisors struggle and balance, month after month, trying to give our chil dren what they need without overburdening county farmers and low income families who happen to own a small piece of increasingly valuable Rappahannock land. I applaud the work of the Board of Supervisors in this effort, for which they receive so little thanks. I do not know how anyone present at the last Supervisors meeting could conclude that, “...Supervisor Roger Welch in so many words, has said that the children of Rappahannock County are not worth 2 cents.” This representation bears not the slightest resemblance to anything that transpired at that meeting, nor to anything that was reported in the Rappahannock News. Thank you, Mr. Welch for ‘ working so diligently toward resolving county issues with solutions that promote education without creating undo burdens On those who are strapped to meet daily living expenses or are struggling to keep the family farm together. Paul R. Farmer Washington Hazel River ‘Exceptional Water’ designation supports county’s Comprehensive Plan The Hazel River in Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties has been nominated for recognition as a “Tier HI” or “Exceptional State Water.” If approved by the State Water Control Board, the designation will prohibit the addition of new sewage treatment plants on the Hazel, and prohibit any increase in capacity of sewage plants already discharging into the Hazel. The State Water Control Board has asked our Board of Supervisors whether a Tier III designation is consistent with our Comprehensive Plan. RappFLOW (Friends and Lovers of Our Watersheds) members have studied the Tier III regulations, researched questions that have been asked by riparian land owners, reviewed the Comprehensive Plan, discussed this proposed designation in meetings over a period of three months, and determined that yes, a Tier in designation for the Hazel River is consistent with our Comprehensive Plan. Evidence in the Comprehensive Plan is easy to find. For example, the chapter on Goals, Principles, and Policies includes a policy to “Recognize the County’s rivers as one of the most significant environmental resources and provide for their protection.” Similarly, Chapter Seven: Future Land Use Plan, includes an admonition to “protect watersheds in order to preserve water resources, water quality and prevent flooding and soil erosion through appropriate land use controls.” The purpose of RappFLOW is to “help preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County.” We believe that Tier III designation wpuld help accomplish that mission with no adverse effects to property owners. Such a designation would help maintain the river in its current pristine state and provide our community with one additional tool in support of its Comprehensive Plan. Beverly Hunter, Amissville RappFLOW Coordinator On the web: www.rappflow.org Strike up the holidays In just two short weeks you will have the opportunity to kick back and enjoy an evening of wonderful musical entertainment at the RCHS Winter Band Concert, on December 14th at 7 p.m in the high school auditorium. The students work very hard to prepare for this concert each year, and you won’t want to miss it. It is sure to enhance your holiday celebrations in the most perfect way. In addition to the incredible music, there will also be several beautiful and intriguing items featured in a Silent Auction, as well as a variety of “theme trays” that will be raffled during the evening. Available for bids in the silent auction will be an original sculpture by Rappahannock’s own Jeff Rechin, who is commissioned by the Danbury Mint to create sculptures for their company. His work is remarkable! You will also be able to bid on a 45 Minute BiPlane Ride with Pilot Mark Allen. The array of trays will feature Italian food, pets, chocolate, Mary Kay, Creative Memories, Car Care, cookies, gardening, holiday gift wrap and more! These will make wonderful gifts for those on your holiday list, or for YOU, and your participation will help build the RCHS Band program in the process. Why not come at 6:30, browse the auction/raffle items, and visit with your friends before the concert? . Please plan to attend this wonderful event and support our growing band program.. What better place to meet and greet your friends and neighbors during the holidays! See you there! Jan Makela Rappahannock County Band Booster Jenkins family is grateful We would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time of losing our precious son and brother. We truly appreciate and thank each and everyone of you from the ■ bottom of our hearts for everything you have done for us. Your phone calls, prayers, cards, flowers, food, articles, and poetry has been overwhelming for us. Johnny was such a special little man and it showed how much he was loved by all. We will miss him terribly and our lives will never be the same. Thank you all again and God Bless! Love, The Jenkins family Johnny, Michelle, Hunter Sperryville i X Photo from the Rappahannock News Archives Bagged Thanksgiving Day Bobby Whorton shot the animal with a 30.06 rifle in Rappahannock County. The deer’s 10-point rack had a 22 inch spread in the beam. With Whorton is his son Billy. Game management official Irvin Kenyon estimated the age of the animal to be about six years and thought it was a trophy kill worth entering in a big game contest.

Save the Hazel — Save the Land Urbanization. It is headed this way. Whether under the guise of inevitable growth, sprawl, or simply suburban creep, the northern Piedmont of Virginia is facing the prospect of becoming, in its entirety, a physical, economic, and cultural extension of Washington, D.C. As Federal Government activity and spending inevitably increase in the post911 world; as the related economies of northern Virginia business districts continue to boom; and as close-in, developable land becomes increasingly scarce and valuable, the pressure to intensively develop to the Blue Ridge and beyond is becoming almost unstoppable. Almost. Tb an extent far greater than our immediate neighbors, Rappahannock County has been a bastion against the rapid suburban and exurban development spun off by the hyper-growth of the capital city of the free world. The rugged nature of the land here, its scenic beauty, relative inaccessibility, and the county’s small size (i.e., low * population) inspired and allowed a small group of progressively minded leaders to enact protective ordinances that have dissuaded, so far, developers looking to make large profits by rapidly building Board From Page A1 Also, Chappell said “the Board of Supervisors, to read between the lines, they are hoping for leftover funds for the track” referring to longstanding plans to build a new track at the high school that have run into difficulties due to skyrocketing construction estimates. Another option put on the table was to begin the project and finish financing it in the next fiscal year. Chappell and the Board dismissed this for the risk of putting the school system in the untenable position of owing money it did not have. After considering and eliminating several options, the Board determined that nothing could be done without first consulting the Board of Supervisors. “We need to get a feel for what the consensus of the Supervisors will be,” said Board member Rosa Crocker, expressing the emerging opinion of the ' Board who will consider asking the Board of Supervisors for an additional $28,000. be Your own contractor 6324 1,868 Sq Ft $85,535 \Xc do the framing \ikj do the RKST, So you can build the custom home of vout dreams! 22x24 2 Story Room , Addition $25,900 Includes Subfloor! Catalina McjOrt* 960st"' W4'100 kraFREMut! ~££™'K! Over 75 plans on web! Design services available' Prices Include Installation 100% Owner/Buikier www sturdybuilt com financing available Sturdy-Builts' • us- 'xtik r» *er800-722-0466 The Forum Paul Farmer out the landscape to high-density standards. Nineteen percent of Rappahannock County is federally protected as part of Shenandoah National Park. Sixteen percent is protected by conservation easements. The county’s Comprehensive Plan values agriculture and open space land uses. Our zoning law mandates a 25-acre minimum average zoning density in agricultural districts and restricts commercial development to villages and one Commercial District. A Lighting Ordinance prevents high-intensity commercial lighting. The county has a program to Purchase Development Rights from farmers. The county continues to be administered by local citizens who value open space, a farming economy, scenic land in peaceful repose, a country setting, and a rural way of life. So, what does this have to do with the Hazel River? As effective as the county’s impediments to unrestrained growth have been to date, there are too few weapons in our arsenal against the growing pressures to develop Rappahannock county. Those growth restraints that are institutionalized in county ordinances are potentially subject to challenge, and are in any case only as good as the will of current and future Boards of Supervisors. Conservation land easements are (theoretically) forever. So too is Tier HI designation as an Exceptional State Water, as is currently proposed for the Hazel River. Except in one very important respect, Tier III classification of the Hazel would change very little here (and would have absolutely no adverse impact on landowners >. Tier III classification would block the construction of any new, urbanstyle sewage treatment plant along the Hazel or along the last 1,000 feet of any tributary stream to the Hazel. New home developments of suburban densities cannot be built without the kind of sewage treatment plants that Tier HI classification prevents. By preventing new sewage treatment plants on the Hazel, the Hazel River corridor could be spared indefinitely from unwanted development that is so inappropriate for Rappahannock County. Getting 'Her III designation for the Hazel is about the best thing that could happen for a large stretch of western and southern Rappahannock County. i he main reason tor supporting Tier III designation of the Hazel is to ensure that the River retains its pristine water quality and wild, scenic, peaceful, recreational qualities well into the future. But as a weapon against suburban sprawl Qverrunning Rappahannock County, the protective power of Tier III designation is matched by few other measures. Please support Tier III designation of the Hazel. Call your Supervisor now, and come to the December 5 public hearing on the Hazel, 7 PM at the courthouse. 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Woodville came into being in 1798 after over 30 area residents petitioned the Virginia Legislature. Such a petition appears to have been common practice in Virginia in those days. Many towns were established by law rather than coming into existence as a result of development at a particular location. Woodville was the fourth town established in what was then Culpeper County (Rappahannock Co. was split off in 1833). Thirty half-acre lots were laid out on streets named for trees: Chestnut, Poplar, White Oak, VISIT MODiLL’S MODELL’S Cotta Co To Mo's 5® LOOK FOR OUR CIRCULAR IN TODAY'S PAPER OR VISIT YOUR NEIGHRORHOOD STORE * 4 . He ■ . ■ * Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole Apple, Willow, Walnut, Maple, Locust, and Cherry, the latter being the main street (or Sperryville Pike) which today is US 522. At least 26 additional lots were added by 1801. While there is some dispute over the origin of the town’s name, the most likely story seems to be that it was taken from the woods that surrounded the site, hence the choice of street names. An alternate explanation for the name suggests that it honored a Rev. John Woodville, a late 17th century circuit preacher, however this is probably not true. ; By 1835, Woodville had a population of about 200 and appears to have been a thriving community with four stores, two taverns, 30 some houses, a school, and four churches. The local economy was apparently rather nicely self-contained through the 1800s with a tailor, shoemaker, blacksmiths, carriage-makers, carpenters, several sawmills, physicians, undertaker, and yes, an attorney. Over time this community dwindled somewhat and by the early 1900s, the population was down to a bit over 100. The infamous Woodville tornado struck the town in May 1929 killing a boy and destroying the school and several of the churches as well as severely damaging a third church and number of residences. Burke’s, the last ‘general’ store in town finally closed in the 1990s, however a flavor of the former mercantile greatness of the town lingers on in Mary’s Little Shop at the intersection of US 522 and Rudasill Mill Rd. with seasonal products and gifts. 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Burial followed in Williams Cemetery. Chester Gap. She was born on January 19.1927 in Rappahannock County to Mattie and Ned Dulm. Her loving grandparents, Ginny and Pep Pullen, raised Ethel in the Flint Hill area. Ethel mamed Sherman in Apnl 1953 and lived with her husband, during their 48 years of marriage, in his family home place in Chester Gap. Where they raised their four children, became wonderful grandparents to all their grandchildren, and just loved being together on the mountain. Ethel, during her early life worked in various seasonal jobs and together, she and Sherman, opened and operated for many years. Williams Grocery. They were both active members in the little mountain top community. But. her later life pleasures were being a loving wife, and a wonderful mother, and very special grandmother. Her most special moments were evolved around her family visits, outings, and just being with everyone. Her children were definitely a great pleasure to her. but the grandkids were surely the light of her life. Mrs. Williams is survived by one son. Glenn A. Williams and wife. Kelly of Front Royal: two daughters, Dianne Ricker and husband. Kevin of Chester Gap, Cindy Derflinger and husband Amos of Front Royal: one sister. Lonia Atkins of Flint Hill and s,x grandchildren. Jacki Thomas and husband, James. Ashley Williams. Justin Derflinger. Kimberly Williams, Josh Williams, and Kaylee Williams and one great grandson. Aden Thomas. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by one son. -Ricky Williams: a granddaughter. Jenny Williams: two sisters. Maggie Mahoney. Julia Pullen, and one brother Horace Dulin . Pallbearers will be Jeff Williams. Ronnie Moms. Aaron Morns. David Schuster. Joe Wiliams. Larry Williams and Brad Wiliams. Honorary pallbearers will be Rachel Stuehmeyer. Bonnie Williams. Wendy Atkins. Angie Marlow. Debt* Cahill. Sandra Kay Pullen. Gina Bradley. Norma Settle. 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Guaranteed Improvement »* By Monty Tayloe ► Rappahannock News Staff Writer • Last year the RCHS varsity boys basketball team didn’t win a single game. This year, new Bead coach Bob Czekaj has different plans. “ “I’ll guarantee you we’re going to improve,” emphasized Czekaj. With 20 years of coaching experience, Czekaj seems to have the experience to back up his bravado. He coached varsity basketball in Pennsylvania prior to coming to Rappahannock, and was an assistant coach for the Panthers football team this past fall. When he’s not coaching, Czekaj teaches the strange combination of algebra, business law, and PE for RCHS, although not all at once. His plans for the Panthers begin with installing a whole new system of offense and defense. “It’s the same system Fve used the last twenty years,” said Czekaj. It’s a good year to install the new system, because the team is mostly underclassmen, and the work Czekaj accomplishes now will work for him in the future. “This is a young squad. For a lot of them, it’s their first year playing basketball,” said Czekaj. Similar to Czekaj’s football team, the basketball Panthers face a tough schedule of schools that have student bases two or three times the size of Rappahannock However, Coach Czekaj doesn’t think this is as big a concern in basketball as in football. INSURANCE FOR YOUR NEEDS Convenient New Location. We've just added a new location in your neighborhood. For the same great service on all your insurance needs, call us at (540) 631-0610 or stop by our new office at 106 Chester Street, The Jones-Miller House, Front Royal. 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She also teaches P.E. at Rappahannock Elementary. In fact, the busy Coach Jenkins only took a year off when she was forced to by a bout with cancer. “Now, I’m better. I’m feeling all well now,” said Jenkins. Last year the Panthers were coached on an interim basis by school athletic director J.D. Almond, winning only one game all season, against the Wakefield Owls. “I’ve seen considerable improvement already,”; 1 said Coach Jenkins. Helping Jenkins with the Panthers is Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Jared Nieters, who coached the RCHS volleyball team to a 16-5 overall record this fall. Fittingly, one c ' the Basketball Senior Team Captains, Samantha Brown, was the MVP of Nieter’s volleyball team. The other team captaih is Courtney Hutcheson, Coach’s Award winner from the regional champion RCHS cheerleading squad. The Panthers will need players experienced at winning to improve on last year’s dismal record. They have a tough schedule, including state semifinalist Page County and a tough George Mason team. Regardless, Jenkins doesn’t plan on letting up. •v ^ Snowblowers X Sales Serviee Parts I Stock#EM7000 Blalock Cycle Co. 170 Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-4591 • 1-800-725-4591 www.btalockcyde.com blalock.cycle © verizon.net HONDA Power Equipment School News in Brief Rappahannock County Public Schools Art Show, Woodworking Display, Book Fair at RCHS, Dec. 9, from 5:30-8:30 PM: The RCHS Art department will show the work of many of its students. Some items on display also will be available for purchase. Students from the RCHS Woodworking class will have sample Adirondack-style chairs, tables and footrests on display. Community residents may place orders for these items. The RCHS library media center will host a Scholastic Book Fair during the Art Show. Popular young adult and adult titles, along with posters and software will be available. All book fair proceeds go toward the purchase of new materials and books for student and staff use. Local artist Ted Pellegatta will he signing his 2006 Rappahannock County calendars, which will be on sale for $18 apiece, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sales will net $5 from each calendar to benefit the RCHS Art Club. Public Hearing on the proposed RCPS Comprehensive Plan: The hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled School Board Meeting to be held Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Band Room. Persons wishing to review the Proposed Comprehensive Plan may do so online at www.rappahannock.kl2.va.us or at the School Board Office at 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington, VA. Chappell’s Comer We have been working to resolve a matter that came to our attention in October when we had the first heavy rains following installation of roof-top AC units above the RCES Cafeteria and Gym. Water was coming through the roof in one part of the cafeteria. According to staff and my own observations, there had been no leaks in the cafeteria prior to the contractor’s AC installation on the roof. Since October, we have been working with all parties involved to repair the damage done to the roof - at no cost to taxpayers. In the meantime, we have taken the following steps to insure safety of students and staff: 1. We have asked the roofing company that performs our routine roof repairs to stop the leaks until more permanent repairs can be done according to the manufacturer’s specifications. They have told me they will be here Thursday or Friday of this week. 2. Electrical fixtures under the leaks have been disconnected. 3. Ceiling tiles under the leaks have been removed. 4. During periods of rain we route children and staff around the area where the leaks are occurring. If you have questions contact me at 987-8773. 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Rappahannock County lends a hand Introducing our Gulf Coast families By Barbara AdOlfi Special to the Rappahannock New9 The Rappahannock Coalition of Churches and Individuals has identified four fanlilies who” are currently receiving funds raised through the generosity, caring and love of people in our community. The coalition hopes to continue the support until these families are in stable housing again. From time to time we will provide photos and update you on the status of their recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The extended family featured this week has expressed their profound gratitude to all of you for this unexpected support. Tbday, we introduce the family of Mr. and Mrs. Brand and their two adult daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Brand’s home was severely damaged by the storm and they are living in an apartment. Mr. Brand has cleaned up their property as much as possible, but the family is caught in a feud between FEMA and the government of Pascagoula about the height of their foundation when it is rebuilt. In the meantime they are paying both rent and a mortgage payment. Michele Wiliams is living with her two sons, Marcus and Makel, on a FEMA cruise ship in Pascagoula, Miss. Although grateful to have the space, the ship is very noisy because many children run up and the down the corridors all night and it is difficult to sleep. Michelle has a FEMA trailer that is now on her mother’s property. She is still waiting for electric and sewer hook up. Since all of her personal belongings were destroyed, she will need to obtain household furnishings when she is finally given permission to occupy the trailer. Michele has been found eligible for the Rural Development Housing program, but that is a few years away. For the first time since Katrina changed her life, Michele took her boys out for a day of fun. She sounded so delighted to have had a normal u ■mi sm SMILING: Marilyn Brand and Michelle Williams. The latest on Michelle is that she was scheduled to move into a trailer soon. HAPPY FOR OUR HELP: This family was chosen to receive some aid from the Rappahannock Coalition. Delyndria Lewis (29) with her children Markel Williams (2), Joneshia Lewis (5) and Joe Lewis, Jr. (3) day with her children! Delyndria, her husband and three children are also living on the cruise ship. They are trying to make plans for housing that will be more permanent and have also applied for the Rural Development Housing Program. Delyndria expressed concern for the safety of her children on board the ship and cannot leave them alone at all. I talked with all three of these mothers and they want you to know how very grateful they are for your generosity. I want you all to know that your kindness is deeply appreciated by these families. They will need many years to recover from their total losses, but, to have been remembered and noticed by complete strangers, has done a great deal for their morale. Michele calls me just to chat and has sent a thank you card. Latest update on Michelle Williams I talked with Michele Williams, the 24-yearold single parent. She was very happy because they hooked up her trailer and she was using the first community check to get sheets and towels. She hoped to move in the night before Thanksgiving. She wanted the community here in Rappahannock to know how meaningful it has been to her for the donations received. Photos by Larry Sturgis. Secretary, Biloxi Lion Club Scenes from Biloxi, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina Rappahannock Lions to offer assistance By Dave Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News The members of the Rappahannock Lions Club are preparing to offer support to the community of Biloxi, Mississippi as a result of the damages experienced during Hurricane Katrina. Our Lions Club is adopting the Biloxi Lions Club as a sister club to support their efforts to those who have suffered incredible losses from the storm. We realize many individuals and organizations in Rappahannock County have donated money and goods to disaster relief organizations in recent weeks and months. The Lions Club has been working with Lions International to find a club in the region that we can have an impact or> "nd help the community through the club, as we might, given similar circumstances here. Through the initiative of one of our members, we now have connected with the Biloxi Club, which services and supports its community. Through correspondence with the Biloxi Club’s Vice President and Secretary, we have received first-hand knowledge of some of the immediate needs. i The Rappahannock Lions Club Directors have decided to offer the Biloxi Club gift cards from Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart from donations received from our community. This idea has been coordinated with the Biloxi Club as the most convenient and workable way for their club to provide assistance to the most needy in their community. They need tools, building supplies, appliances and more. We are alerting the local public supporter^ of the Rappahannock Lions Club about this particular charitable event because our policy has always been to support our Rappahannock citizens. Our intent to support another Lions Club, out of State, is a departure from this long-standing policy, but one we believe to be a very worthy endeavor. You may contribute to this specific fund drive by sending your donation to The Rappahannock Lions Club, P. O. Box 236, Amissville, VA 20106, noting “for Katrina Assistance.” This fund raising effort will close Friday, December 16, 2005. For more information contact David Hilty, Rappahannock Lions Club President at 675 2205. Amissville prepares for annual food drive By Amy Hitt Special to the Rappahannock News It is that time of year again, when the Amissville Community comes together to help those in need in the Amissville area. The local Senior Girl Scout Troop, that consists of leaders Connie Payne and Faye Smoot, troop members Elizabeth Fletcher, Kaite Payne, Megan Smith and Sarah Smoot, decorated the collection boxes for the Annual Food Drive. The boxes and collection jars will be placed in area businesses, for the non-perishable items and monetary donations, the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25. For over 30 years the Amissville Community Christmas has been delivering food boxes, fruit baskets and poinsettias to Amissville res idents at Christmas time. The main chair-people are Dorothy Hackley, Nancy Nicholas, Catherine Paul and Amy Hitt. The Annual Thanksgiving Service, a tradition started by the Amissville Ruritan Club, is where most of the non-perishable donations come from. The Amissville United Methodist Church is where the boxes and baskets are made and delivered by many groups such as the Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue. If you would like to make a donation, please mail it to Amissville Community Christmas, P.O. Box 75, Amissville, VA 20106. If you know of anyone in the area in need, please contact one of the Chair-people, or slip a note to the address above. 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Smile! You’re on deercam! We began this column on November 19 when the hills were alive with the sounds of gunshots. The deer probably have this date marked on their calendars. After a long and leisurely summer of munching comes the payback. We don’t pretend to know as much about deer as experienced hunters. Our hunter friends can tell almost what the deer are thinking any time of year. We confess we have no idea at all what deer are thinking. But white-tail deer certainly deserve a column and we’re going to give it our best shot (ho ho). According to our friends and neighbors the county has become famous for its deer hunting, but this was not always so. In the early 1900s deer were nearly hunted out of Virginia, but restoration programs have resulted in a spectacular recovery of the population, which today numbers around 1 million. This is twice as many deer as when Jamestown was settled. Deer management now focuses more on population control than on restoration. This is because deer are amazingly prolific. Under optimum conditions, the population could double annually. Does usually breed daring their first year and commonly have twins. Adults can live 8-10 years and does breed throughout their lives. The optimal size of a deer herd depends on your perspective. For deer, the availability of resources limits the herd size. Exceeding the biological carrying capacity leads to disease and starvation. But usually long before the herd reaches this size, deer have become troublesome to us humans. Exceeding this cultural carrying capacity leads to complaints to. public officials to “do something about the #&%@ deer.” Hosta hibiscus heaven One reason why deer can be a problem is that they are the largest native herbivores and notorious eating machines. They eat nearly anything vegetative and consume 3-5 percent of their body weight per day. And a good-sized adult buck can weigh up to 200 pounds. That’s 6-10 pounds of roses a day! Deer can also transmit a variety of diseases, including tick-borne diseases, to each other, to domestic animals and to us. Perhaps the most serious deer problem is the safety hazard caused when they cross roads, especially during the breeding season. Bucks become especially aggressive at this time, chasing and herding does, separating yearlings from their mothers and fighting with each other. Accidental road encounters with deer become far more likely, and not just here in the county. State Farm estimates that 1.5 million vehicles collide with deer every year in the United States, resulting in 150 motorist deaths and $1.1 billion in vehicle damages. So keeping deer populations in check is important to the deer and to us. Research shows that contraceptive drugs are not yet very effective in controlling wild deer populations. Regulated hunting is the only way at present to curb population sizes and maintain healthy herds. Since the 1990s, Virginia hunters kill around 200,000 deer annually, about 40 percent of them does. Officials at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries establish how many deer can be taken each year by hunters. The number varies across the Commonwealth since herd sizes and management objectives of each region differ. Obviously the more information managers have the better they can manage the herds. Which brings us to deercams Researchers at the University of Missouri have come up with a novel way to collect information needed for the state’s deer management programs. They outfit deer with tiny wireless video cameras that send back images of daily activities. Imagine a deer’s eye view of RappNature Sara and Jim Law ray rappnature@aot.com the world! Not surprisingly it is very different from ours and this is why deercams are a valuable management tool. What do deer look at? Most of the time they’re looking at each other! But they also look at the foods they plan to eat and the routes they plan to take every day. The study is being expanded with a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop smaller, higher resolution cameras and to outfit more deer. The results are expected to shed new light * on deer behavior and answer important management questions. Where do they feed, what do they eat, what are their movement patterns? How do activities differ during the breeding season? How likely are parasites and diseases transmitted to other deer, to domestic animals and to humans? Where do they cross roads? Do they look both ways? Ultimately, deercam videos will be placed on an Internet website for public viewing. Cool! Just think if we had this in the county. Each morning we could click on the Rappahannock Deercam to see whose azaleas are being 6aten. Histories From Page A5 occupies the building that was Burke’s Store. Visit the Rappahannock Historical Society for more information. Especially check out the Woodville Bicentennial Celebration notebooks researched and com piled by Misty Hitt. These notebooks contain numerous pictures of people, buildings, and anecdotes associated with the town. Drop by the RHS Open House on Sunday, December 4 hum 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (part of the Washington Christmas festivities) for a glimpse of county history, refreshments, and live music by Evergreen Shade. Please contact us with comments and suggestions for this column at evergreenl® earthlink.net Editor’s Note: The Rappahannock News would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Fran Elred who so capably composed this column for the last year. The Rappahannock News would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new columnists, Judy and John Tble, who graciously agreed to continue Histories and Mysteries. We look forward to their future writings and the wealth of historical knowledge that they will bring. 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December 1,2005 www.timescommunity.com ‘Autumn Calf above ‘Village Maple” Photographs by Raymond Boc “Kilby Farm" right IWamWiW* Com Crib’ Sperryville photographer catches the color of Rappahannock By Nancy Ostinato Special to the Rappahannock News The truly awe-inspiring photographs of Sperryville’s Raymond Boc, images which capture both the beauty and emotion around Rappahannock County, are currently on display at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Boc has turned the landscape and scenes such as the “Village Maple” in Sperryville, “Kilby Farm”, “Mary's Rode” and an “Autumn CalF into works of art that are available as greeting cards and prints ranging in size from 5x7 images to 16x20 framed pieces that would make a wonderful holiday gift.J “I am always studying the changing quality of light and how it affects the world around me. I often photograph a location or landscape several times to capture the different emotions that light can give to a scene,” said Boc who also enjoys photographing people and events and has contributed to the Rappahannock News on occasion. His more serious aqd artful images see beyond the casual glance and lead the viewer to a more profound experience. Boc, who grew up in Rome, New York, graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1964 and spent most of his engineering career working with the US Army Corps of Engineers in New York City, where he lived on the Upper West Side for 37 years. It was in New York, during the 19703 that Boc got serious about photography and began taking private lessons and several courses at the New School and the International Center for Photography in NYC, studying under Ben Fernandez, Philipe Halsmann, Ruth Orkin, W. Eugene Smith, and JiU Friedman. ” '’ ‘ Boc shared a dark room during that time and he, along with ten others, rented raw space in Soho and founded the 22 Wooster Gallery on Wooster Street for four years, participating in group shows. Since his retirement, Boc has moved heavily into digital photography, coming a long way from his first camera, a Roy Rogers box model that he used to take snapshots documenting family events and his college fraternity. Despite his use of digital technology, Boc is not one who manipulates images and stated, “My images are very much what the camera produces on site.” The path to Sperryville Boc first visited Sperryville in 1980 on a day trip when he was working in Washington, D.C. “The beauty of this area made a great first impression,” recalled Boc. “Somewhere, the splendor of the mountains and hominess of Sperryville struck a chord that meant I was to return someday,” elaborated Boc. That day would come after Boc reconnected with a former middle and high school friend, Barbara Adolfi, at their 40th high school reunion in 2000, where Adolfi informed Boc that she lived in a place that she was sure he had never heard of- Sperryville. The two started dating long distance less than a year later. Boc made the move to Sperryville after retiring in 2002. “What really made me decide to move here were Barbara and the community around her. We were married last June. I always enjoy meet ing people and Sperryville has been very welcoming to me,” smiled Boc. While photographing on Skyline Drive two. weeks ago with Barbara and her mother, Boc started talking to a woman who was also taking pictures. Their chance conversation revealed that the woman lived in D.C. but that she also had grown up in Rome, New York, just five houses down the street from the Adolfi’s family market. Boc said of this experience, “I love that I can talk to anyone here and connect in ways I can never anticipate. This is the way I approach my photography, never quite certain what my image will be, but always seeing something new that enlightens me and moving me to share with others.” The photographs of Raymond Boc, which can be custom-made to any size and are available framed or unframed, can be seen at the Old Sperryville Bookshop which is open Fridays and Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays 11-5 through Sunday December 18th. For more information call 987-8444. j $• i mum .Mam Photo courtesy of The Theatre Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour finish out this season’s Theatre performances. Last of the season Fiddle and banjo music comes to the Theatre this Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. when Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman return for their second concert here in Little Washington. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone 6751253 or email TheatreVA@aoi.com. This will be the last performance at the Theatre before the New Year as the Theatre has announced that the December 17 Blue Ridge Christmas had to be cancelled/ The Theatre’s schedule for Jan-June 2006 is in preparation and will be sent to those on the Theatre’s mailing list in early January. Anyone not on the mailing list who would like to receive a copy should contact the Theatre. The Theatre also maintains an Email Update list for those wishing to be informed of upcoming events or changes in the Theatre’s schedule. Ki Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a family affair Photo by Richard Lykes CHRISTMAS CAROL CHILDREN: Among the many children in the play is 5-year old Christopher O’Heir (middle) who plays the role of Tiny Tim in the Saturday evening debut of “A Christmas Carol.” On the left is 4-year old Martin O’Heir who plays the youngest Scrooge and a me. iy maker. And on the right is 8-year old Logan Curley who stars as Tiny Tim in Friday night’s dress rehearsal. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News With five children from one family (the CfHeir’s of Boston) and six from another (the Curley's of Jeffersonton), plus husband and wife teams playing, directing, and producing the play, there rarely has been a more family oriented play staged in Little Washington than this new production of Charles Dickens’s 19^" century classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Known and loved by children and adults alike for nearly 150 years, “A Christmas Carol” opens with a twoday run at Ki Theatre in Little Washington on December 10 and 11. It tells the popular and haunting tale of a parsimonious old pennypincher, named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. But in the end, this parable of personal redemption reveals unto Old Scrooge the true spirit of Christmas spirit which is celebration, companionship and giving. The play’s large cast of local area actors ranges in age from four to 86years-old—and some play multiple roles. The younger cast member’s tal ent will charm and amaze every audience and the experience level of the more mature actors will bring depth to the production. Coupled with live music and a good story, the play promises a fun evening for everyone in the community. ' A large cast and live music highlight the evening's entertainment. In the starring role of Scrooge is 86-year-old Norman Getsinger, a retired diplomat who has acted in numerous plays over the years, including summer stock as a young man ori Long Island and at Martha’s Vineyard. He also has had touching roles in a number of Ki Theatre productions such as “The Shepherds' Play,” “Of Mice and Men,” and most recently Chekhov’s play, “The Bear.” The charming role of the inimitable Tiny Tim is actually played by two O’Heir brothers—Christopher i age 5) on Saturday night and Shane (age 7) on Sunday afternoon. And a thu d “Tiny Tim” appears at Friday night’s dress rehearsal in the person of eight-year old Logan Curley. See THEATRE, Page B4 Ysaye Barnwell opened hearts and voices By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock News Anyone walking by Ki Theatre late on Saturday evening might have imagined hearing the highlyregarded Mormon Tabernacle Choir in concert! Lovers of song and music of various ages and disparate voices were brought together and learned to sing in beautiful harmony by the end of the one and one-half hour community sing-a-long. The virtuoso coaching of Ysaye Barnwell of the world-famous African-American women’s a cappella group known as “Sweet Honey in the Rock” made this extraordinary feat a reality. Setting the stage for the performance was a display of colorful quilts decorating three walls of the stage set—all made by Cherlyn Monk, a talented quilter from Maryland. As the evening progressed, Ysaye (as she is affectionately known by thousands) melded this group of non-professional singers into a very professional sounding choir of over See BARNWELL, Page B4 Photo by Richard LyKes SINGALONG SUCCESS: Ysaye Barnwell transformed a body of voices into a community choir Saturday evening at Ki Theatre.

m Upcoming Events Previews Bleu Rock swings ' into salsa Many in the community are getting very used to the music venue that happens ' ' j* . It* ■ jfc wun i air regularity every Thursday evening at the Bleu Rock Inn in Washington. But for those who just can’t sit still, there’s more. “We’re adding something new,” said Chef Jim McCullough. ’ , • Starting this Sunday, December 4, McCullough’s wife, Yonieludis Cespedes-Sanchez “Jeni” will be offering salsa classes. At $10 each, it’s a bargain since Jeni is an experienced salsa dancer and instructor. Classes run from 3-5 p.m. Planned sessions are: December 4,11,18; January 8,15, 22. While attending all six sessions will certainly fine tune your salsa skills, it’s not necessary. 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 Christmas Benefit Concert «> Students from the Ballet ; Academy of Warrenton will present their Fifth Annual r Salvation Army Christmas Benefit Dance Concert on Sunday, December 11, at 4:00 pm. at Taylor Middle School, 360 East Shirley Avenue, •Warrenton. Ticket prices are only $7 Jlso you can bring the entire ‘' family for an affordable, funfilled afternoon of dance and ' Christmas cheer. As in the past, ALL conf „ cert profits are donated to the ' local Warrenton-Fauquier Salvation Army chapter in 1_ Photo courtesy of Ballet Academy of Warrenton EN GARDE: Haley Dills portrays Clara (left) and the Mouse Queen is played by Jaclynn Mason (right). wuv uiiav uiaujr ui uui ucjl^huuio uui ucucui uum uui love of dance. Our past performances have enabled us to donate thousands of dollars to the Salvation Army to help brighten the holidays for our neighbors, and we hope to do as well again this year! All roles are danced by local performers as well as some performers from Flint Hill and Washington, ages 5 to.....well, v older than the Skin Horse; and are directed by Linda Voelpel, ' the Academy’s Artistic Director. The concert program features The Velveteen Rabbit Ballet •j and Nutcracker excerpts; and includes classical ballet, modem, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and acrobatic dancing performed to music ranging from Tchaikovsky, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, * ■' to Les Browne and His Band of Renown. Our dancers are looking forward to sharing their love of dance in the hopes they can help others epjoy the Christmas holidays! The students, parents, and teachers are donating all of their time to this concert and have committed themselves to many hours of practice and rehearsal. Tickets are available at the door the day of the concert or at the Ballet Academy on December 3 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. v Directions to the Ballet Academy at 410 Rosedale Court are 7! f available on www.ballet-academy.com or call 540-347-4011. ^LFCC to present Bird Watching Program in December Bird watching is the fastest growing outdoor activity as over 71 million Americans (1/5 of the population) have discovered. Bird watchers now outnumber hunters and fishers combined. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at 7 p.m., the Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Scientific Society and the . Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society will present a program on bird watching. Suited for all ages, the free event is open to the public and will be held in in the William H. McCoy Special Events Center located inside the Alson H. Smith, Jr. Technology Center on the Middletown Campus, located at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. ■ From beginners to experts, attendees will eiyoy viewing images of local birds as presented by LFCC professors Rob and Aim Simpson. Mr. Simpson is an associate professor of natural resources and Mrs. Simpson is an instructor in biology and - ^ anatomy and physiology. They will share their photographs, hints and stories on how to identify birds of Virginia, especially those commonly found in the Northern Virginia area. Attendees will also learn where to see birds, how to attract them to their backyards and how to properly use binoculars. “The natural areas of the Northern Shenandoah Valley are in great danger of habitat destruction as development continues to rapidly destroy crucial areas in which Virginia wildlife can survive,” Mrs. Simpson said. “This program will provide .information on how to help our native birds survive by learning to identify and nourish the legacy of bird watching. Discover the thrill of birding, a hobby that people of all ages can eiyoy.” For more information about the program, interested indi., viduals may contact Ann Simpson at (540) 868-7220 or asimp, /jj, Son@lfcc.edu. Grace Church Concert Series Carols by Candlelight . A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols / sung in the beauty of candlelight Sunday, December 18 at 5 pan. & Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster Grace Church Choirs Organ and Brass Beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, the Grace Church Choirs with Organ and Brass under the direction of Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster will present A <s?vChristmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. This beloved service of readings and music originated at King’s College, Cambridge England Sung in the beauty of candlelight, die o * service will include works of Elizabeth Poston, John Rutter, David Willcocks and Ralph Vaughan Williams in addition to ^■traditional Christmas carols for all to sing.| Presented with the support of Jacqueline Mars in memory wj-of her mother, the series benefits the church’s music program with an offering (suggested donation, $20). The audience is fC invited to join the artists at a post-concert reception. For further information contact Grace Episcopal Church at (540) 253f, .5177 or www.gracechurch.net The church is located at 6507 Main Street in The Plains, Virginia. From Route 66, take exit 31 to Route 245 North. p Turn left at Main St. (Route 55 West); Grape Church is in the , y first block on the left. A parking lot is located on the west side. Early seating is advised and childcare is available. For further information call 540-253-5177 or visit ' www.gracechurch.net ^ Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church In 1890 Edward T. Keyser deeded one-fourth acre of land northwest of Smedley in the Gid Brown Hollow for the purpose of constructing a church of the Brethren. This was done, and the church was used for a number of years. However, the group became too small to maintain the building, and its use was discontinued. In 1947, the trustees gave up the use of the property. The previous year, these same trustees had purchased from Ada Mac Smoot and Loring Anderson the tract of land and buildings which had been used as the Smedley Colored School. The Rev. Edward Hawkins of the Bible Baptist Church of Culpeper conducted services until the early 1960s, at which time the church was closed. In 1972 it was reorganized with John Burke as pastor, and the name changed to the Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church. Pastor Burke continued to be pastor of the church. It has a current membership of 102. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church hosts three revivals every year. “God has blessed us beyond measure and we have had the opportunity to welcome visitors into our fellowship,” noted Pastor Burke. At the services, the visitors will discover that the Holy Bible is God’s true word and Jesus is Christ the Lord. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church is an intergenerational congregation that values worship, fellowship, spiritual truth ministry and missions. At the church you will find a warm, friendly and neighborly atmosphere of welcome and an authentic concern for you and for grow in your faith and discover ways you can make a difference in our world, come and join us at Gid Brown Bible Church. Sunday services include Sunday School is at 10 a. m. and worship services at 11 a. m. and 6 p.m. every Sunday. Wednesday evening prayer meetings are held each week at 7 p.m. For more information about the church call Pastor John Burke at ^ (540) 937-4944 or the church at (540) 987-3118. “We want to glorify yf his name in everything that we do,” emphasized Burke who thanks the church for supporting him in getting out the gospel. If you are looking for a church where you can discover God’s presence, 1 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck A Kids’ Community Bible Club 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. The Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville invites you to attend their Religious Notes Christmas banquet on Saturday, December 3 at 5 p.m. A special service will begin after dinner with Brad Rochester from South Carolina bringing the message and family with special singing. Mr. Rochester will also be the speaker on Sunday, December 4. The church is located on US 211 just west of the Route 229 intersection. The Flint Hill Baptist Church invites the community to join them for a Christmas Carol Sing on December 4 at 4 p. m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the carol sing. 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 at the door. Tickets are available at the Comer Shelf in Culpeper and the local Wachovia Bank. For any information call Judy Gore at 825-2859. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church will have their Christmas Banquet on Saturday, December 10 at 5 p.m. The Evangelist Mark Rogers will be the guest speaker. Rogers and his family are from Fairbanks, Alaska. On Sunday, December 11 Rogers will be the speaker for the 10 a.m. and the 6 p.m. services. Everyone is welcome. God’s Garden God looked around His garden, and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew you were suffering, he knew you were in pain, he knew that you would never get well on this earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered peace be thine. It broke our hearts to lose you Mom but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with Edna Burke you, the day uod called you home on December 3, 1992. We love you Mom and miss you everyday, but you will always be with us in our hearts. — John, Wayne, Ray, Judy, Jan Local resident returns from sea training Midshipman Brittany S. Thornhill, the daughter of Cindy Thornhill and C. Gordon Thornhill, Jr. and step daughter of Signe Thornhill of Boston, returned recently to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy where she is a student, after spending 5 months at sea. Thornhill sailed aboard the SS Horizon Reliance a container ship as part of the Academy’s required work-study program, which provides our nation’s future mariners with shipboard experience. Among the countries visited during the training included China and Taiwan along with the territory of Guam. Her ship Cottons announce birth Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cotton of Mont Alto, Pa are proud to announce the birth of their son, Nathanael Matthew on November 9 at Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, Pa. Nathanael weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 20 172 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne of Washington. . Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. Nathanael Matthew Cotton Photo courtesy of Nathan Cotton and Mrs. Bobby Menetee of Culpeper and the late Nelson Jenkins. Hollis of Groveland, N.Y. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Nathanael is welcomed into the family Edmund Cotton of Port Jervis, N.Y. by his siblings Benjamin, Abigail and Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. May Daniel. L SI Midshipman Brittany S. Thornhill also called on ports in Seattle, San Francisco, and Honolulu in the USA during her training A 2004 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Midshipman Thornhill, is a member of the Academy’s Class of 2008 and was nominated to attend the Academy by Congressman Eric Cantor and Senator John Warner. All students at the Academy must spend part of their sophomore and junior years at sea, gaining practical knowledge about the performance and operating characteristics of various types of merchant vessels. They become familiar with the ocean trade routes of the world. 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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 email, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.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 Comer 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. December: Holiday Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is sponsoring a special holiday food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. A11 non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners wiD be contacted by phone and the tickets wiD be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. December 1: Trivia Night at The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill December 1: Bleu Rock Inn rocks Brooksie Wells will return to delight audiences with her home-grown country and roots rock sound. Music starts at 7 and continues until 10. The event is free but come early and enjoy dinner from the Pub menus or in the fine dining room. December 2: Music at The Griffin Tavern in Hint Hill Come hear David La Fleur entertain you with some fun and acoustic ditties. December 2: 4th Annual “Art from the Heart” event On Friday, December 2nd, Wakefield Country t 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, wifi 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) 6358555, ext. 231. December 2-4: Grand Opening! Gooney Manor Antiques Bam Sale 5865 Gooney Manor Loop, Browntown, Virginia (Only 7 miles south of Front Royal off 1-66) Open 2 weekends in December: December 24 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 Tbur. Please join us for refreshments. There will be many one-of-a-kind 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) 635-4197. 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) 967-8444. December 3: Artists Reception “A Measure of Beauty” featuring paintings by Steven Kenny and works on paper, 3-dimensional figures and poetry by Donna LaPre is the latest show at The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington. The exhibition is on view from December 1 through January 9. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. The gallery is located on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. Gallery hours are 12:30 - 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Call the gallery at (540) 6753410 for more information. December 3: Multi family sale Multi family garage, attic and tag sale featuring Early American crocks and dishes. Also on sale are books, puzzles, unusual knick knacks and dishes. The sale is Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 12 noon to 5p.m. The multi family sale is on Thornton River F arm Lane on Route 729. December 3: Griffin Tavern hosts “Infinite Soul” - a blues and soul evening December 3, 4 : Holiday , Open House at Gray Ghost There will be a 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 Ghost’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 Southwestem/Native American jewelry available for sale at Merrill Strange’s Annual Hobday 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 jelbes, brandy, Christmas food, hand made bags, furniture, rugs and a lot of good stuff.” An invitation to ab to come, see, and enjoy the Season from 12 noon to 5 p.m. both days. For more information contact me offline at torreon28@earthbnk.net, or Merrill at mostremee@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, Hobday ornaments, jewelry, photography, handmade baskets, Hearthsong toys, books, ornaments, hand-dyed yams, fresh green wreaths, and much more. Hearthstone is very interested in having local artists and craftsmen participate in the Hobday Bazaar as vendors. Any interested artisans may cab 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 Hospitahty and "Visitors Association is sponsoring “Christmas in Little Washington” from 12:30 to 4 p. m. The hobday cheer begins with a Hobday 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 Eire planning open houses. Stop in at the Washington Baptist Church for Brunswick Stew or Christmas Chib 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 4: Reception for the Blubaugh’s There will be a community reception for Liz and Jim Blubaugh on Sunday, December 4, from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. at the Tbwn Hab. December 4: Rappahannock Historical Society Open House The Rappahannock Historical Society will have a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please join us at 328 Gay Street for a glimpse of county history, refreshments and bve music by Evergreen Shade. December 4, 5 : Annual pottery sale Jeanne Drevas’ annual pottery sale will be held this weekend from 11a. m. to 5 p. m. each day. Come 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 top of the driveway where there is my blue and purple trimmed studio, house and garden. 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: Dart League Come test your best against infamous arrow men at The Griffin Tavern. Celebrate St. Nick’s Day with some of Chef Matt’s culinary treats as you sharpen your aim. December 6: Rekindling Hope for the Holidays 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 7, 21: Rappahannock Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Wednesday, December 7 and on Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 p. m. 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 9: One-stop holiday shopping Dec. 9 at Rappahannock County High School. The woodworking and art classes, along with the library media center, will hold a show from 5:30-8:30 p. m. Students from the woodworking class will put Adirondack chairs, tables and footrests on display. Community residents are welcome to place orders for these items. The art department will show the works of many of its students. Some items on display also will be available for purchase. Local artist Ted Pellegatta will be signing his 2006 Rappahannock County calendars, which will be on hand for $18 a piece, from 6:30-8:30 p. m. The library media center will host a Scholastic Book Fair. Popular young adult and adult titles, along with posters and software will be available. All book fair proceeds go toward the purchase of new materials and books for student and staff use. 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 horn 4 to 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 540-9873164 or by e-mailing us at info@kitheatre.com. December 11: Deconstructing: Simplicity in Practice A Day of Meditation and Yoga with Tanya Roland on Sunday, December 11. Session 1,912 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 Sim and Moon Yoga Rt. 231, 6 miles south of Sperryville. For information contact: Tanya: (202) 4418138, Maiy (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) 9374869. December 6,13, 20: Red Cross blood drives IN DECEMBER: 12/6 — Noon to 5:00 p.m. Cintas, Culpeper 12/13 — 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Merillat, Culpeper 12/20 — 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Latter Day Saints Church, Culpeper Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods, lb give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age of more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further info, call the Red Cross at 8258611. December 15: RappFLOW Monthly Meeting The regular monthly m ting of the Rappahannock Friends ai x)vers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW i be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at the county library. All are welcome and volunteers are needed to help us preserve, protect, conserve and restore our water resources and watersheds. For more information please call Bev at 937-4038 or to sign up as a volunteer, call Jean 937-2603. Check out what’s new on our web site! www.rappflow.org. FREE Food Every Month Additional food to add to your kitchen pantry based on the number of people in your family. When is it? December 15, 2005 Thurs. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Jan. 19, Feb 16, & Mar. 16, 2006. Check newspaper or call 675-3313 to confirm future dates Where is it? Washington Baptist Church 180 Gay Street, Washington, VA Families that are income eligible or that receive Food Stamps, Medicaid and/or SSI will automatically qualify to receive USDA Food Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 675-3716, (540) 675-3336 or (540) 987-9101 Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Care Coalition Appalachia Project through December 16 The Rappahannock County High School freshman class is participating in the Appalachia Project through December 16. Donations of new and unwrapped mittens, gloves, blankets and socks can be dropped off in the school’s library media center. Students will box these items and send them to the less fortunate who live in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee. 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. Those wishing to place an order or to obtain further information may call Lois Kerchner at (540) 675-3905 or via email at whitcaim@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 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) 987-9212. 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 SynereyDance 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 8December 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 maiyomeara@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. 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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Another family in the play, not children, is the Hibl’s with two young women playing important roles in this production: Emily Hibl plays “Belle” and her sister, Terri, appears as “Fan.” Both actors were in last year’s “Shepherds Play” and follow a tradition established in previous years by their older sisters, Kristy, Sarah and Liz. All are remarkable young actors. Also appearing is Howard Coon, a star of a feature movie several years ago called “Crazy Like a Fox,” and Stephanie Mastri, as Ghosts of Past and Christmas Future. Mastri also starred in the Chekhov play, “The Bear.” Both Sharon Kilpatrick and Carla Theodore play women in the story requesting charitable donations. “Dramatic musical punctuations,” in her own words, are provided by Carla Theodore, an accomplished viola player as well as a well-known poet, who entertains throughout the production with musical fragments of Christmas carols and other background mood music, appropriate to the story. Other actors from the community include Patty Hardee, Patricia Hamilton, Frank Murray, Brendan Bottle, and Zack Jackson. Stage management for the production is provided by Carl Aplin, Ray Boc, Tod Morgan, Clarence Wright, and others too numerous to name, who supervise the lights, sound system, and other vital tasks required to put the show on the road. Rounding out the production staff and actors are the directors and producers of the play. Here again, family takes a starring role. Two couples with long attachments to Ki Theatre include Peter Hombostel who both directs and acts in the play and his wife, Susan, who designed the set and costumes. Mr. Hombostel was a long-time member of the Ki Board, has acted in, and directed several recent Ki productions. Mike Mahoney, the play’s assistant director also plays the role of Marley’s ghost as well as Joe, a local. Mahoney’s wife, Bette, is the producer of the production. 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Bookseller tempts readers with world fare Horse Books Plus owner Karen Wild shares passion for old, rare books locally, globally By Betsy Parker Times-Democrat Staff Writer America is famous for it: an entrepreneurial spirit that colonized the East Coast, populated the Plains and tamed the Wild West. Taking the hint from her elementary school history books, that pioneer enterprise drove an 11-yearold Karen Wild to hitch her 9hand high Shetland pony to a cart and load it up with hundreds of copies of the Middlesex News in her Massachusetts hometown for after-school deliveries of the north Boston daily paper. Thirty-five years later, the same resourcefulness still steers Wild. Now relocated to Boston, Va., in Rappahannock County, Wild continues in the news delivery business, albeit with a modem twist: Her Horse Books Plus, an online bookseller, specializes in rare, out-of-print and limited edition sporting books. “I’ve always been a collector of books, especially horse and sporting books,” said Wild of the 1997 beginnings of Horse Books Plus. “I had this huge collection that I wanted to sell, so I contacted some wholesalers for advice how and where to do it. All of them told me that I could market directly to the customer myself. “So, I literally taught myself everything, starting with how to turn on a computer,” Wild said. Horse Books Plus went online in 1997, moving quickly beyond its local roots to a global presence. Horse Books Plus draws on Wild’s worldwide connections to find antique and out-ofprint books that have been requested by customers. In addition, Wild keeps a burgeoning stock of rare books she’s found while haunting the mustv cellars of hack street. bookshops around the globe. “You find the most interesting books in the most unlikely spots,” she said, from the attic at a country estate to the basement storage unit of an intown commercial shop. “I find the neatest books at English ‘carboots,’ that’s their version of a flea market. Yard sales, estate sales, all sorts of places. I’ve got a lot of eyes, a good network around the world, looking out for me.” An avid rider since her youth, Wild still has a soft spot for the children’s horse books of her childhood. Her mother, one of the earliest supporters of her riding, helps Wild with packing and shipping orders from their November Farm. ,“I started riding when I was 7,” Wild recalled, noting that, although neither of her parents rode horses, everything equine attracted her from the start. “I got my first pony at age 9, and worked my way through hunter bams and show stables to get to compete and ride.” Wild showed equitation and junior hunters, in addition to hunting with foxhunt clubs near her Massachusetts home. But she had not ridden for years since relocating to Virginia with her mom, a retired nurse, in 1992. “Sure, I missed it,” Wild said. “But life got in the way.” She took riding back up this summer, and now hunts regularly with several local packs. Though Wild is cautious about “selling” in the hunt field, it is her connections there that yield her most interesting offerings. “I met a man this spring at a hunt meet who wanted me to be his exclusive U.S. distributor of an Irish hunting book,” Wild said. “I thought, 'Oh, sure,’ and gave him my card Well, six months later, he calls me and now I’m RETURN TO HER ROOTS: Karen Wild recently returned to foxhunting after getting her online bookshop Horse Books Plus up and running. IN IRELAND * P5j * A NoUe Tradition O* CL.lBM the only vendor in the states carrying ‘Hunting in Ireland.’ ” Author Claude Costecalde has plans for a U.S. version of the tome, Wild added. Horse Books Plus will be featured at this Saturday’s Christmas in Middleburg event, part of an arts and crafts fair set up in the Middleburg Community Center from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Wild said she will have a wide range of rare and antique books there, along with some walking sticks, flasks and other hunting knickknacks she’s picked up during her travels. To contact Horse Books Plus, call (877) 223-6753 or log onto www.horsebooksplus.com. New tome ‘Hunting in Ireland’ finds wav to Virginia through Horse Books Plus Ode to a fox Slipping silently Into the lush grass Under the thorn hedge On this evening Of the last, longest day Of the millennium I admire the alertness Of your angular head Balance of your brush, And coat of burned toast. But when the cobwebs Sparkle with dew We will become adversaries Pitting our will and skills Against each other. I promise you That our battles Will be fair Guns and weapons Will play no part. You will choose the battlefield To run and hide For you are master Of this hunt In a land where man Fox, horse and hound Were meant to run And to admire. Ger 0’ Riain The fox may be the point of the tome, but the peripher al players — horses, hounds, landowners, publicans, gamekeepers and others — carry the story of “Hunting in Ireland: A Noble Tradition.” Offered exclusively by the local, online bookseller Horse Books Plus, “Hunting in Ireland” might just be the perfect present for the Virginia foxhunter this holiday season. The 256-page full color hardcover examines the sport of foxhunting from its infancy through the modem day, with early chapters on the game itself, tracing the history of the chase and the growth of organized pursuit. Other chapters cover hunting horses, training and care thereof, hounds, hunt territory and the hunting day. “Hunting in Ireland” is available as a signed limited edition for $65 — “a bargain price,” according to Horse Books Plus distributor Karen Wild. She can be contacted online through her Web site at www.horsebooksplus.com or by calling toll free (877) 223-6753. I Your Country Property Realtors 14 Acres located near Flint Hill. Wooded Acreage would be great for your weekend cottage or full time residence. $275,000 'Visit our website and search all of the listings in the MLS system.' Locally owned and managed. Your Hometown Realtors- www.samsneadrealty.com n 540-987-9243 9 Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life^ Rappahannock Office Brokers of Farms, Estates and Five Cofxtry Property ^ •* wi a—yaBwaMi ShaiJjOW Creek La\E - The ideal farm - 59 mostly open, nulling, acres with 3 ponds. 2 houses and outbuildings. Homehas 3BDRand 15BTH. Guest house has 2 BDR and 1 BTH. $945,000 Contact Cheri Wuodani ORCHARD Peak - 77 + acres in VOF easement. Impressive mountain views and surrounded by protected land. Completely private but convenient to Washington. VA. $775,000 Contact Justin H. Wilev Ow Jeskiss Farm - 80 ± acres in VOF easement. Numerous building sites, hiking and riding trails, old stone walls, an ideal pond site and mature hardwoods. $795,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley Lee Highway - Nicely renovated farm house with two bedrooms, one bath and large two story garage. On Rt. 211 near the Parte Ideal for tourist related business. $349,000 Contact Martin Woodard PASSAGE Creek - Horse farm in Fort Valley Shenandoah Co. Residence has 3 BDR. 2 BTH, gourmet kitchen, great mom. Guest cottage. 6 stall stable, paddocks. 93 acres, tnxit stream. $I<65Q,000 Coniact Peter Wde\ Rl'WING Cedar La\E - I2 secluded acres near Sperry ville with well ciesigned artisan-built home. 2 bedrooms. 2 baths, and an ingenious open plan. $549,000 Contact Cheri Woodard ' - • , • Tm Mu JIM HcH.SE c. IK42 - Victorian txxi.se on 17.4 acres. The main hcxise has 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest house has I BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall ham and outstanding wews $795dW0 Contac t Thome Au> liter NETHERS Raw - The ultimate outdoor enthusiast property. at the foot of Old Rag in Madison Co.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 bdr. 2bth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $419,000 Contact Martin Woodard Sl'.VVT HlUS - 25 acres with breathtaking \ icw v Contemporary home with ea-at nxxn. kitchen family rrxrm. 5 BDR. 4 BTH. ideal for vineyard and,ix winery $1.325'OO0 ('< ‘Mth i Justin H Wiles Mk\1X)\\ Brook Farm - Impressive cedar ;ind stone home on UK) acres overlooking a large lake. S BDK. 6.5 BTH. 7 FP.' Stables, bams, guest hvxtse. tennis court. $23)0,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley RoCKEIXiE - Beautitullv renxxieled contemporary home on 15 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR, 3 BTH. screened porch. stone fireplace. More land available. $749,000 Contact Chert 1 \'o<<lard C\STU HlK.HTS Secluded A-h'rame w ith speciacular \iews 2 BDR. 1.5 BTH iarjic livinr: rixwi with fireplace. 2nd floor deck. recenil\ reirxxieled. 5 acres with stream. $329,000 Ccmuu t Ttumie Am hwr 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

Sperryvill.e, Y& » a_i Two story frame, center hall farmhouse w/4BR, 2BA located in the village of Sperryville. Large front porch, private landscaped lot. $289,000 The Farm Modest Farm House situated on 25 acres and overlooking two substantial spring fed ponds. Minutes from County Seat. The land is open and cross fenced. $769,000 —mi in ......' aiimi Custom built 4 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath on nineteen fenced acres. Attached 2 car garage, terrace, deck w/balcony off the MBR.Three story bank bam w/large stalls. The upper levels are designed for an apartment. Mostly open land with a spring fed pond. $895,000 Mostly open 46.9 acres with spectacular views and river frontage. Come and build your dream home. Principals only. $795,000 Obituaries Leonard J. Davis Amissville resident Leonard Joseph Davis “L.J.”, 79, of Amissville, died on November 23, at Fauquier Hospital. He was a self-employed painter and a long time photographer who formerly owned and operated Davis Studios in Warrenton.. He was a faithful member of Amissville United Methodist Church, and a past president of Amissville Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Joseph, Sr. and Sallie Lucinda Davis, brothers John and Jerome Davis, and sisters Mozelle Curtis and Jeanette Curtis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Margaret Clark Davis, daughter Julie Kendrick Davis of Staunton, VA, son Leonard Joseph Davis III of Viewtown, VA, two step-daughters Carey Kelly of Rixeyville, VA, Joan Jones of Culpeper, two stepsons, Kenneth Frazier of Culpeper, Scott Frazier of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Additional survivors include a sister Lennie Devlin of Bedford, VA, two grandchildren, seven step-children and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, at Amissville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. ■ Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 108, Amissville, VA 20106 or the Amissville Vol. Fire and Rescue P.O. Box 147, Amissville, VA 20106. Police Briefs 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27. A 30-year-old Amissville man was driving westbound on US 211 near Rt 626 when he lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle ran off the left side of US 211, and then overcorrected and ran off the right before colliding with an embankment. The driver was injured in the accident and transported from the scene. This accident is still under investigation by Trooper DJ Mabie. 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26. Dale Williams, of Amissville, was driving his 2001 Dodge Ram on South Poes Road when he lost control of his vehicle. Williams, 42, ran off the road to the right and struck a tree. His truck sustained around $10,000 in damages. Williams was charged with Failure to Maintain Control. 12:15 a.m. Friday, November 25. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department received a call concerning a possible burglary at Promised Land Baptist Church in Washington. While nothing was found to be missing from the church, the back door had been forced open, possibly kicked in. The RCSD is still investigating this incident. Housing help is available Rural homeowners have been linked to specific health long suffered some of the most concerns in children and the extreme housing problems in elderly. Rural homes are more America, many of which have likely to have structural FINE PROPERTIES, LLC ■yJfjfsnM • | j fHEpj i a IlH MM 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. Center aisle, 4 stall barn. Fenced and cross-fenced. Old Dominion Hunt territory. Spectacular park-like setting and views. $2,900,000. Alan Ztucblag 540-937-6124 Rutb Ripley 540-253-5133 Mt. Welby, Linden, VA Exquisitely renovated historic estate in Fauquier near Rappahannock County. Generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings in this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home. Commanding views of the Blue Ridge, old stone walls, and 3 ponds on 22 acres. Additional acreage available. Old Dominion Hounds territory near Marriott Ranch. SI.450.000. Alan Zuscblag 540-937-6124 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several Isold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful roiling terrain. Lxtremely private with several [tossible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. 5325.0(H). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Bower House, Middlchurg, Virginia We are Pleased to Announce that Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. has merged with WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES. LLC Linking the Nations Capitol with the Renowned Hunt Country of Virginia Armfield, Miller & Ripley FINE PROPERTIES. LLC Leeds Manor Road, Orlean, VA 1 he perfect hunt box. Directly opposite the ODH kennels, this 3 BR, 2 BA home boasts mountain views, , woodland pond, three fenced paddocks,, 2 run-in sheds and a garage/barn all on 3.32 acres near the village o! Orlean. Co/.v fireplace in the living room, charming woodstove in the knotty pine paneled den, and nice!) landscaped garden areas make this the ideal equestriar property. $54‘\500. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30'acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier County. Rappahannock River frontage. Commanding views. Manicured lawns. Sparkling pool. Koi pond. Historic stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house, includes 2 master suites, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, solarium with jacuzzi. Horse facilities include 5 stall barn with foaling room, wash stall and loft, run-in sheds and board fenced paddocks. $2,000,000. Amy Timbers 540-987-8668 Little Long Mountain» Hunfly, VA 25 acres on Litrle Long Mounrain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 I *•** • MX ■ *** . ! ifcg- Woods, Amissville, VA Two beautifully Wooded and gently rolling parcels of 71 and 55 acres surrounded by larger farms and land ip conservation easement, located between the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of ODH hunt territory and is the ideal setting for your new home in the country. $12,000 an acre. Howie Swaim 540-937-3996 Alan Zuscblag 540-937-6124 defects and to rely on heating sources that are potentially hazardous and/or insufficient, which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and explosions. In addition, many rural homes still rely on springs for drinking water, and many homes do not have complete modern indoor plumbing. The housing stock in rural Virginia is getting older, and the funding to remedy this ever-present and critical issue is becoming more scarce. Rapidan Better Housing is a non-profit corporation that provides safe, decent, and affordable housing repairs for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Rapidan Better Housing has a long history of delivering home rehabilitation services in the region. If you or someone you know needs housing repair, please call (540) 9483274 and ask about our many housing repair programs. Inspiring, Tfmimfits Randy Mintei ALTERNATE BENEFICIARIES If a person named in your will to receive a specific gift does not survive you, an alternate beneficiary should be named. In fact, it is a good idea to name one or more alternate beneficiaries who will receive specific gifts left to primary beneficiaries in the event that a primary beneficiary predeceases you. This makes sense if you have made gifts to older individuals or you have younger relatives in poor health. You also might not want to be bothered with redoing your will in the unlikely event that a younger beneficiary dies before y ju. You might be concerned over not having the time or the inclination to revise your will. If so, it pays to cover this contingency. We urge you to make plans for your passing so your loved ones’ interests are protected. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We are glad to speak with you about prearrangements. Please ask us about our various plans. For a tour, call 347-3431. 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Home and land transfers this week I These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of November 21 to November 25. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Stonewall /Hawthorne William R. Compton and wife to Elaine Ketchock; 3 acres, $290,000 Hampton No land transfers were recorded this week. Wakefield Peter Achariya to Leo Harry and other trustees; 9.06 acres, $0 Mill Creek Homes LLC to Derek Wylie and wife; Blue Ridge Mountain Estates lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Section E, Plat 5, $265,413 Frank E. Anderson and wife to Leah Huston and another; Blue Ridge Mountain Estates lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Section G, Plat 7, $19,500 Piedmont Charles A. Sisk and wife to Charles Albert Sisk; 21.69 acres, $0 Jackson Robert T. Franklin and another, to Robert T. Franklin and wife; 0.92 acres, $0 David L. Barnette and wife to Fuistina D. Malvin; 2.51 acres, $235,000 A tisket...a tasket...come win a Holiday Basket! Mark your calendar now for the wonderful Rappahannock County High School Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 14 starting at 7 p.m. Better yet, come early to bid on an amazing array of Silent Auction and Raffle items. For more information, call Kathryn Treanor at (540) 9375794 or Jan Makela at (540) 937-5718. ASSISTED LIVING Jackson House Assisted Living LLC Dedicated, caring staff provides support for those'who require supervision & assistance w/ activities of daily living & access to necessary healthcare. 8 Jackson Ln., Boston, VA 22713 540-987-8746 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 • Sat. 7:30-4:00 • Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. 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Addrtiona#y. the Commonwealth ot Virginia torbads d®Cfimitatton based on eiden ness parenthood, or I cap. We wifl not knowingly accept any advertising lor real estate which is m violation o' the law An persons are here*;! by mtoimed that all dwellings advertised are available on an tnua) oooortumty basis j. h Reat. E state Charles Town, WV: 1BR Apt.$650/mo'$650 de'posit Call 304-279-5267. DAVIS FORD RD/PR. WILLIAM PKWY, VA: Garden Style 1BR Patio Apt. in SFH on 2+ acs. 2 walk out doors, Ig eat-in kitch & full bath, w/d. prvt entr, prkg AvI immed. $1200/mo incl elec & water. Please call 571-238-8418 101 Open Houses OPEN HOUSE 11 19 05 Annandale- $560,000 Fully renovated rambler 3BR. 2BH, Huge recreation room w walkout to large deck, big fenced yard. Assist2sell703-575-9166 Open House Sat 12'3 & 124 Purcellville: 420 South 11th St. Beaut 1600 sq. tl.rambler w Irg deck & unfin bsmt On dead end St. Just reduced $449,000. Warr. on all appl Seller is willing to help w closing costs. Mel Bailey @ Wiechert Realtors 703-360-7400 or cell 202-412-7879 r 022 Rentals - Houses 2 Houses, 2BR, 2BA. W D. D W. 6 mis W ot Sperryville. Views of Old Rag $900 mo ea 540-987-8448 4BR, 3BA, House w at tached 2 car garage on 5 ac in Marshall $1600 mo + utilities. 540-364-4480 ALDIE FOR RENT Beautiful Single Fam Homes. 4 Spacious Bedrooms 3 5 Baths Colleen Baggetta 703-786 2247 RE MAX Allegiance -.Ashburn: Beatilul brand new home 3BR. 2 5 BA Nr golf course m Belmont $i 999 mo : 703.989-5026. ’03-909-9678 Chester Gap. 2BR 2BA or 3 B R 3 B A S900 HQ0 no smkg pets very clean, many amenmes state rd group home Ok 540'622:2336 iv msg CLARKE COUNTY Nr Millwood A-frame cot tage 1BR ♦ lofl Wood stove elec HT AC decK Magnificent mountain views coun try setting $900 mo No pets 540 83’ 1943 r 022 vl' Rentals Houses Foreclosure 5BR. Only $19,900' Stop renting! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext 1278. Forest Cottage The Plains Log cabin behind Great Meadow 1BR. BA, gas heat & AC No pets. Minimum 1 year lease required $950 rno Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 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 LOOKING FOR PRIVACY? Country cottage in the woods w/ garage. 2br. iba. great rm w gas FP. $875/mo. Call Brad Hayes for short or long term rental 540-635-7661. Lovely Victorian in Town of Remington. 4 bedrooms. 4 full baths and ’ 2 bath off patio $1700.00 month Nancy Richards Long and Foster540-341-3545 r r 022 Rentals Houses J Lovettsville: Beaut. brand new house. 4BR, 3.5 BA. $2400/ mo 1st mo free. 703-777-1763. Lovettsville: Cottage, 1BR. w d. 1/4 mile to town. Nr Marc poss pet. $975 + dep. Short term ok. 540-822-4274 MARSHALL, convenient to 166. newly renovated 2br. 1ba, W/D. $l200 mo +- sec dep 703-980-7722 Marshall country - house, 2acs. 2br. iba. w/ shed & full bsmt. 6mls from 66, no pets. $1150 mo, sec dep. 1 yr lease 540-347-7635. MIDDLEBURG/ THE PLAINSSm 2 B R . 1BA,on farm CAC. garg. porch. No smkg. Stalls / paddock avail $ 1 4 0 0 / m q 540-687-6763 brevnov@starpower, net. NICE 3BR, 2ba, home w nice yard. Piedmont St Warrenton. $1500 (540)439-1551 NOW LEASING Luxuary 5 5 + Apartments now under construction in Gainesville Opening 2006. .. A Virtual Cruise Ship on Land Call to be the first to reserve the best of the best1 The Marque At Heritage Hunt 703-754-7711 www.The Marque55.com Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 022 Rentals Purcellville (Bluemont). Immaculate. 2 BR. 1 BA in million $$$ area w/ deck, sunroom. Breathtaking view ot 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 conviemences. Shares ok. $ 1 4 7 5 / m o . (540)547-4971 Rappahannock Co •4BR/2BA Farmhouse in Sperryville. All appls. Avail Dec 1 $1000/mo •3BR 2BA contemp w 2 car gar. screened porch & hot tub. Joins Shenandoah Natl Prk $1400/mo Piedmont' Property Inc. 540-675-1675 ROUND HILL- NEW HOME! 4 BR. 2 5 BA LR. DR. FM. 2 car gar Avail 1 1 06 $2200 mo (540)338-2122 The Plains, lovely 2bi house.- Irg yard, avail immed $1100 mo 540-253-5575 Waterford Area 2 3BR 3B. restored farmhs on 4acs Truely beaut prop views 10 min to MARC 15 to Greenway $1400 540-882 3686 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 I Open Houses J / OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY (12/4) 1PM to 4PM 6531 Palisades I)r.. Centres ille, Va areal value in sought atiei neighborhood!' Spa ■ loiis .'4 ft TH t»n 4 finished levels Feels like a angle Iannis" 5 HR. : full. 2 hall BA. vaulted .eilings. skv lights. tons of windows; uleamine narusso,<us. J store I K. a sided \\ H (P I car garage, fenced backs ard backs lo trees. Newer appliances, sinrm ss indoss s. Irench doors & curpeime. Freshls painted in neutral colors. Come see ihis corneous home! FX 5463343. Directions: From 1-66 take Rt. 2S South to a left on Green Trails to a right on Palisades to 06531. Nancy & Julio Laranjo Long & Foster Realtors (703) 669-9839 julioundnanes.lonKandfoster.net $400/month ♦ dep. room w/fridge. microwave & cable. Util incl. 540-222-2255 Ashburn - SF room for rent in new TH at Belmont Country Club in Ashburn. Private bath and entrance. 703-338-9449 LEESBURG/ ARCOLA: Modern 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. Lg. new hse to share w/ NS F in Gainesville Hot tub on golf course. $ 5 5 0 m o + util. 703-244-7132 3BR, 2BA, 2 Ivl TH in Haymarket. close to I66$ 1350 mo avail immediately. 703-753-8947 BRAND NEW 3BR, 2 1 2BA TH w all appls. End unit in Martinsburg. WV AvI immed $1150 mo + SD Call 304 839-6714 or 304-876-0571 ✓ 077 Townhouse* Countryside- 2BR, 1 B R . 3 level, amenities, $1095 per month. 703-408-2468 or 703-430-1854 Gainesville S.. Piedmont TH, golf course comm, 3br, 2 full & 2 1 /2ba. hdwd fls, $2200/mo. Option of rent to own. 703-868-9258. HAMILTON: Non smoking townhouse. 3 bedroom 1 1 '2 baths. 2 levels with fenced yard. $1,275 a month plus utils. No petsl Avail December 1. 540-270-5232 Sterling- Lux. end unit TH, 2876 SF. 4 BR. 3 5 BA, LR. FR, rec rm. deck. Dulles Town Cntr 703-444-0840 WARRENTON, new 4BR, TH, 3.5BA, FP. garg, finish bsmt, rec rm. W D. laundry rm, $1775/mo+ dep. Pets considered. Owner / Agent 703-946-1338 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Pets v FAIQIIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.tauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero com for a complete gp to date listing Announcements i msnucuBsmam. As seen onT.V. (800) 7947310 l&VnM mew CASH NOV Lu ChlMvtiMvJ PwUlum wsnjcniMSenwnents: OFFICE SPACE iturned avail. Staling/ Cascades. 1250-2800 sf Convenient location, aggressive terms. Call: Jacque Hansbrough 703-698-4025 1000SF Office space. 4rms + ba $900/mo incld's elect. Flint Hill area. (540)675-1650 5BR Foreclosure. Only $18,500! Must sell! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 LEESBURG Soaring ceilings & open floor plan w/4 BR. 3.5 BA. huge deck, in-law suite w/ 2nd kitchen, great community w/pool. tennis. 2 mins, to Green wav. BELOW APPRAISED VALUE & seller will contribute towards your closing costs! Why wait - deals like this don't come along often. Call Jim 703-893-9811 or JimABnant@aol.com Weichert Realtors ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 i Seasonal Sales Blue White Spruce Christmas Trees • Any Size $40.00 each • You cut or dtg • Weekends Only 7662 Retreat Ln. • Warrenton, VA 3.5 miles past F.H.S. 540-347-2042 Announcements J ZYPREXA8 ALERT Scientists report that ZYPREXA* has been associated with developing Diabetes, Death, Hyperglycemia, Ketoacidoda, and/or PaocreatitU. . As a resull the manufacturer has announced a proposed settlement Call us today toll free at 1-877-746-4369 to discuss your potential ZYPREXA* claim.., -Available 7 Days a WaaM 1-877-Ring-Fox Ptaup* Oftke—iWLs levs. THE POX LAW FIRM. PC. Cv«y H Mmi ffc'Mvue Mire js* ac&MiMt Z\pa»$ tv t TjUsktciJ iixrf»art EL LHh and C,*np»* Potomac West Interiors & Antique Gallery 1517 MtVemoo Ave Alexandria. VA 703-519-1911 «*A*a Five Oaks Antiques 2413 Mt Vernon Ave. Alexandria. VA 703-5197006 Two of the areas largest multi dealer shops with great selections of qualm home furnishings at reasonable paces Open Tues-Sat KP6 • Sun 12-5 In the De; Ra\ Area of Route 1 - nist north of Old Town 17 newspapers reaching over half a million readers in Northern Virginia! NORTHERN VIRGINIA We Accept

OPEN SUN 12-4 Fairfax - 3BR, 2.5BA TH beauty, clean & updated, w/o bsmt, backs to woods & lake in desirable nghbrhd. Trex deck + wood & brick patio, fenced. Nr VRE, Metro bus, GMU. 5419 Long Boat Ct. From 495 Braddock R d West, L Guinea, R Zion, R Brigantine, R Long Boat. $435k. Call Paul Hontiveros Weichert 703-475-2223 www.VaMyHome.com L Sheoherdstown, WV63-acre farm, 4 BR house, garage, 32 x60' bldg, out bldgs, pastures/wooded. $1.3 million. Contact Cheryl 304-702-0554 Sterling Mirror Ridge TH 21062 Gladstone Dr, Open House 12/4, 1-5. 4BR, 3 5BA, 3 fin lvls, $410k. Call Heather Harrell 703-851-2096 of Christopher Real Estate Fauquier County Marshall/Orlean area. 5 ac. wooded lot on country road. Comers marked and expired 4BR perk. Emily Henry Long & Foster 540-341-3528 Hamilton, VA (Loudoun County) Dream Lot, 3.23 acres. Great location. $392,000. 703-999-5613 LOUDOUN CO. 6.9 ACS $249,000 4 BR PERC GREAT PRICE on scenic & priv. wooded hillside lot ideal for custom home. 15 mi. from Dulles Greenway. Call Jen 703-609-3157 Long and Foster of Sterling 703-430-1000 20 Acre* and Larger parcels, with Hardwoods, Streams, Just 3 miles from Historic Town and River, Great fletlrament and Second Home. Less 2hr Beltway. LandinWV.com ALBEMARLE COUNTY White Hall Areaexcellent investment opportunity, 215 acres of private upland forest near Shenandoah Nat2l Park. $1,075,000. Call Bill Gentry MADISON COUNTY 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, 10/. acres, partially wooded, lake frontage. $699,900 Call Gene Smith Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jeffersonland.com 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 Classified Ads Work Call 347 4222 Find Out What Your Home isWorth On-Line visit:www. VirginiaHomeValu. com l-'d- '« mwlWCOfWI 144 & Custom | ^ Hows • ^ Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder Construction,Inc. ^Modular Homes c=>Additions «Sunrooms •^Commercial ’• Buildings Owner CompletionProgram Class A License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 m a ****cnwa Mkt . Norwood J mm Saiea—TiMimtuiif a Wood bridge $295,000 3BR, 2 1/2BH, 2 Lvl, TH well maintained, newty painted; eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. Assist2Sell703-575-9166. f -...« . ^ 4ttA vOUTOWiSBI 1 jl™ fTc lltBll a VReUil /FIex/ Whse. Hemdan-8,000 SF Whse Sterling-2.222 SF Retail 7.000 SF Office Manassas 8.100 SF Office NAIKLNB 571-382-2061 WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAIL Remington For storage & cars. Contractors Welcome. Gated & secured. Ample parking. 540-439-6007 For Sale 8,050 SF Office/Flex Condo TOG I w/storage $10. Apply lease payment towards purchase KLNB 571-382-2061 #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 Work! Up to i l 500-$7500/mo PT/FT 888-684-8149 24hr recording. Free Online Package! www.MiraGente.com ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $165/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524 or 703-897-0016. FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mixed. $150/cord. 540-547-9279, 540-522-3399 Firewood, Seasoned oak. $185 per cord. 1 888-439-0940 Beautiful high end 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 MATTRESS SET. New in plastic. $125. 703-263-7888 BEDRM- $575 COMPLETE 6 PC SET NEW IN BOXES. Can dtvr. 703-378-8866 BEDROOM SET- Cherry Sleigh Bed. drsr. mir, chst. n-stnd $995 Can dlvr 703-263-7888 ETHAN ALLEN pine dining table, 4 chairs, 2 leaves. $595 China cab $ 3 9 5. (540)347-7483 by 9pm GERMAN baby changing table, solid pine, 2 drawers, one door changing table, 37 X 37 foldable great cond, $250/obo (540)788-3126 KING PILLOWTOP SET $250 in factory plastic w/ war. Can Dlvr. 703-378-8866 QUEEN size waterbed frame. Used reg. mattress. Headboard w/ mirror. 2x2 drawer under ea. side Dark oak. $400/obo. 540-788-3126 BIG YARD SALE, Dec 3, 8a-? Main St in Marshall across from Chevron. Lots of kids ctths. Multi fam, attic, tag sale, some early American, records, books dishes. 12/3 & 4. Thornton River Farm Ln, Rt. 729. 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 POOL TABLE- Still in box, 8 ft. solid wood, 1 in. slate, accessories. Retail $5500 Must sell, $1500. 571-237-9654 f ■ -.1 «m% —' V' aft*. ‘ ‘ .• >H >— ■ - - • — Bichon & Westies ACA Registered Pups. Bundles of joy. Shots, guaranteed. Ready 703-431-3034 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/ -copeiandsboxers/ ..... Wm Found W,*. lmLg| FOUND DOG: CHOCOLATE LAB. CALL 703-444-2386. 24 inch black Kerim ore double wall oven. Works great 36 inch beige single sinkbathrooom vanity countertop FREE 1 Metal Swing set (good shape), 1 Baby Grand Piano (needs refinishing). MUST GO THIS WEEKEND. Call 703-960-7125, 540-338-7602 FREE adorable 12 week old kittens, 2 tabby males, 1 gray female, litter box train, will pay vet for 1 st shots. Need to find loving homes. (540)364-1895 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more Call 703-771-3975 LG SOLID state Thomas electric organ w/ bench. 3 Ms of keys w/ 54 music keys, works well. (540)347-5134 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 TRASH COMPACTOR, Whirlpool electric, works great, Suppy of bags included (540)937-4792 Wood stove insert. Good cond, needs sanded & cleaned. U pick up. 540-428-2072. M-F after 4pm, Sat & Sun anytime. Tired of collecting on your seller financing or deed of trust? We buy mortgages, notes, and land contracts. 410-961-6816 ADOPTION: Couple looking to adopt a baby to share our lives & love w/ a child. Pis call It you are considering adoption- Jennifer Si Harland 1-866- 2CN-1603 pin °6W Med/ Lg pd. Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 It took 5 YEARS to finally decide to buy a boat. In 5 Minutes, we can help you sell it. . Times Classified 347-4222 Employment Automotive Parts Manager for fast growing Chevrolet/ Toyota Dealership. Call Joe (540)547-3700 Automotive Technicians Import Experience Premium pay/benefits Contact Chris or Dan (540) 347-9800 (866) 347-9800 toll free 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 Carpenter/ Handyman Seeking skilled craftsman w/own tools. Call Mr. Handyman, 703-266-0117. CONSTRUCTION We have an immediate opening for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators and Laborers. Our company provides year round work, great benefits, including paid Holidays, 40IK. medical and disability insurance and our hourly pay rate is the best in the area. Call Bruce at 703-856-6875 EOE mma Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 f ! \ FuB Time Employment v._J 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 *? 1 .. I 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 Daycare, Amissville home school mother of 2, 15 yrs exp, FT opening. infant - toddler. (540)937-2009 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 JT Full Time Employment V_ ftKiiViiiSV ■ 1 ^HfloomsUSA 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-$12 / hour plus bonus To enjoy great pay & benefits, Call our Job Hotline at (571) 261-2200, email a resume to HR@BloomUSA.com. or stop by any day during daylight hours for an application at 15405 John Marshall Highway Haymarket, VA BloomsUSA Why commute? Work close to home! Sales Manager needed for national floral company. Responsible for daily operations, and motivation & success of sales team handling in-bound sales calls. , For great pay and benefits, Mail resume to BloomsUSA, Attn: Human Resources, 15405 John Marshall Highway; Haymarket, VA 20169 or fax to (703) 754-6470; or e-mail to HR@BloomsUSA.com Sales National Account Manager Veteran sales person w/strong newspaper track record w/national-based & large regional major accounts has opportunity to fill rare opening on dynamic sales team of Washington’s highly successful community newspaper network of 98 newspapers/1.3 million total circulation. Solid client base ^ active business development. Previous experience in Auto category a plus. Top earnings potential. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants may send confidential resume & salary req’s to Terry Andersson: Washington Suburban Press Network 1760 Reston Pkwy, Ste 403 Reston, VA 20190 fax 703-904-1009 or tandersson@wspnet.com Washington Suburban Pre$s Network Full-Time: Starting at $27,371 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.12 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes / locality pay) SKILLSOIJRCE Monday Nov. 28th. I pm - 4pm Lake Anne Employincnc Center Reston, VA TSA Job Fair VEC Prince William Tuesday Nov. 29th. 10am - 3pm 13370 Minnieville Road Woodbridge. VA VEC Alexandria Wednesday Nov. 30th, lOam - 3pm 5520 Cherokee Avenue Alexandria. VA Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U S. National • High school diploma, CiBD or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience * English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check TVampnrtjtton Security Administration Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruiLsoft.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 ether 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. . Outside Recruitment Advertising Consultant Full-Time - Loudoun/Fairfax Office Duties: Build agency and recruitment display revenue by means of a professional positive telephone, email and personal sales program. Qualifications: Three to five years sales experince, excellent customer service skills, superb oral and written communicative skills. 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 sen/ice skills. . If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to llewis@tirnespapers.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 positively 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 dbakerQ 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.QualificationsStrong 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. a Qualifications: Basic computer skills, good driving record, excellent organizationaf skills and communicate well on phone & in-person. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to rsauerQ timespapers. com Times Community Newspapers offers it's employees health, dental 401k and vacation. EOE/M/F/DA/. Resumes may also be faxed to 703-435-9754. Please specify position when applying. (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Employment Full Time | Employment J DRIVERS/ DELIVERY culi time and parttime positions AM & PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun. Pnnce William & Fairlax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 f545 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 J^Ryder EOE ' Safety, Quality & Opportunity * Drug Testing Is A Condition Of Employment Full Time Employment Zoning Inspector Position with the Department of Building & Development. Zoning Division with Loudoun County Government. Responsibilities involve eondueting field investigations to make determinations regarding alleged zoning violations. Requires the ability to work with difficult people in stressful filiations. Must be prepared to work in hazardous construction environments. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, planning or related field Must have a valid driver's license i Hiring Range: $29,950 - $40.433/yr) Closes: 12/16/2005 06-219. 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. EOF. 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 and professional sales training, a dedicated sales support team and a second-to-none. award-winning creative services department.TCN offers competitive benefits, a solid compensation plan with base, commission and incentives and opportunity for advancement. 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 m MOUTHCRM VIRGINIA HAYMARKET SHE Now Hiring ^llates Associate From foodservice to the sales counter, you'll give our customers undivided attention - making their « expenence an insatiable success with a healthy portion of your excitement and good humor! APPLY TODAYI Health Benefits Vacation & Personal Days 401K & Stock Ownership Program Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Convenience Leader A Stable, Growing Company Award-Winning Food Service O.jq f-r^ rVofkplare tOE PLEASE FAX RESUMES TO: 703.753.9297 OR APPLY TODAY AT: 15315 WASHINGTON STREET 703.7SL8I9S SHEETZ.COM r .■ 545 FuflTkne onpioymenx 2 ' i ELECTRICIAN Hourly or sub. Immediate Great potentional. 703-790-5323 ELECTRICIANS Part or Full time needed for residential service calls. Competitive pay. NOVA area. 571-261-3466 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 845 Full Tim® CinptQjlIRHIl 1J 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! Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 HOUSKEEPER Exp. housekeeper. 3 days per week. Washington VA, Ref's required. (540)675-3526 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, 401 k 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 Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! Must have own vehicle Apply at: Fauquier Times Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! 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 real estate activity, tax preparation and cash management. Competitive group benefits plan includes 4010c), 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. 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: Outside Recruitment Advertising Consultant Duties: Build agency and recruitment display revenue by means of a professional positive telephone, email and personal sales program. Qualifications: Three to five years sales experince, excellent customer service skills, superb oral and written communicative skills. Residential Real Estate Advertising Consultant Duties: Directly responsible for sales growth and full service of assigned territory accounts and for combo advertising sales of Times Community Newspapers. Qualifications: Candidate must have related experience; PC literate, customer service skills. Resumes may also be faxed to L. Lewis @ 703-689-1278 Please specify position when applying. PLUMBER Needed $30 per hour. All fuel expenses paid. Company vehicle provided. Retirement program with company match. Vacation pay. Holiday pay, Insurance, work in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. Call 540-687-5232 Receptionist Assistant for holistic chriopractic center 540-349-7744 540-270-8855 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 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. Call 800-532-4991 for more details. TODDLER CAREGIVER WANTED Full-time position. Experience required. Benefits. EOE (540)592-3908 Alice or Tona This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 Sperryville Antiques Market has part and full time positions for qualified personnel. ❖Sales / Interior Designer ❖Stockperson/Delivery ❖eBay Specialist Fax resume (540) 9874)507 or apply in person. 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 (Dulles, VA) ^SERVICE TECHNICIANS INSTALLERS/ SERVICE TECHS Rixeyville, VA Call 540-937-7800 Fax resume to: 540-937-9800 FARM APPRENTICE Must be experienced in, farm equipment, operations and 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 Project Field Superintendent "Share Our Vision" - Dynamic, fast-growing residential remodeling company, highly recognized in its field seeks working Project Field superintendent to manage all aspects of the home remodeling according to established quality standards. Provide high levels of . service to all customers Work with subcontractors to ensure work meets quality standards. Applicants must have J years experience in on-site management & the ability to read blue prints, a proven track record & references. Jobs are located in Northern Virginia, Maryland & DC. Nash construction offers top pay. benefits. & training. Call for an interview or more information. 540*364*6224 '**•»« ttr pr% Hr b+pftrHi 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 ACCOUNTANT Landscape design and installation business seeks full-charge accountant. Applicpnt should have minimum of 5 years of accounting related experience and thorough knowledge of all aspects of GL, AP, AR, PR, Inventory. Job qosting. 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 Automotive 00 Red VW Jetta GLS: 5spd mnl trans. AC/ survmnrf/6cd changer. Good cond. 109k mi. $5,500. (540)336-3235 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! tther 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. $1100/OBO. Call 571-330-7608 1995 Toyota Avalon. Low miles. Exc. cond. Passed both inspections $3950 703-406-2127 1996 Mercury Sable. VA Inspection through 9/06. Power brakes, steering and windows. $1995 OBO. 703 437 4162 or 703 628 7812 2002 Dodge Cararvan - Good engine, good cond. Minor damage to the front. $4000. 703-307-4709 $500. Police impounds! Honda'S, Chevy's, Toyota s. etc. from $500. For listings 800-749-8167 ext 2416 78 Corvette-Artn, 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.l64K mis. $1400. 703-550-0339 aft 5pm '87 HONDA ACCORD DX: 4dr, 5 spd manual trans; 164k miles. Body rust tree & interior in great cond; great for parts. Car should run w/fix-up. As is. 703-447-8066. '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. '93 GEO Prizm, 4dr, needs minor work, 160K mis, $800/obo. call 540-222-0971 94 LEXUS ES300. 4DR, blky tan int. loaded, snrf. great cond, 2 nd owner. 150K. $4000 (540)349-0889 94 MAZDA Miata convert, 179K mis, runs art. 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 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, 85 k mi. $8.000. 571-212-8593. '99 DODGE Intrepid ES. PS, PB, PW. loaded New paint, transferable service wrnty-no cost. 1Q0K miles, very dean $ 3 8 0 0. Call 703-476-4814 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, must sell $25K/obo. Chris. 540-272-3594 FORD, 1992, Taurus wagon Grey. 34K mi., great shape $3150 703-606-7750. INFINIT1 96 130 100 K miles, sunroof, black, leather seats. $5000. 703-354-3612 LINCOLN 01 Town Car loaded, excellent condition, 29 K miiles. $13,900 firm, (540)338-2569 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 mile age, good cond. am. ♦m/cass. cruise. AC. $2500. 703-569-3678 r V ' " • ■. J Nissan '97 Pathfinder 4x4. good cond. 130 K miles. AC. power windows & locks. $4,500 obo 540-955-5004 or 703-833-1399 Saturn 96 SL2, 4 dr. AC. auto, Am/Fm CD, PW/PD. CC, 110 K, good car for student. $1500 obo. Call 540-347-0766 aft. 6pm SUBARU 02 Outback. AWD, well equiped. white. 27MPG, excel cond. $12,500/ OBO 540-364-2201. Toyota, '98 Corolla. 62.409 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, Cmt&w/m* hi_-»..:.»>... 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 96, HD, 883 black, screaming eagle pipes, garage kept, 14,500mls, $4500 must sell. 540-439-8709. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Y / ETON 90 - wheeler, 2001 excellent condition, runs like new. $ 9 0 0/0 0 0 (540)955-2899 Yellow Eton RXL90 Viper 4 wheeler. Runs well, good condition, well-maintained. $700. (540)882-4686 Sport Utility Wvil n-t-t-i05 GMC YUKON XL, white; 6K mis, loaded. Ithr, DVD'game, $38K. 540-341-0495. 97 EXPLORER XLT, V8, AWD, 77K mis, gm. 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 ACURA SLX, snrf, Ithr, new tires/ shocks, loaded, am/fm/cd/ 98K mis, needs motor wk, $ 2 K / f i r m . (5401364-0497 Ford '89 Bronco II: 2.9, V6, AT, 4X4 & Hubs, new brakes & tires, emissions & inspect. S1100/BO. Aft 8:30PM/ I v mess. 540-338-9099. Jeep '97 Grand Cherokee Lardeo. 4x4, 4.0, 6 cy, loaded, sr, new trans. w/ 3000 mi, 144K mi. $4700 obo. (540)338-1651 Kla '99 Spoilage. AT, pwr win, roof rack, grill guard, exl cond. $5695 obo. 703-309-2305 or 703-203-2144 MERC MOUNTIANEER, 00, 6 cyl, 23MPG, blue, 4x4, 69K mis, all extras, excel cond, $9,999,703-973-4815 Mercury '98 Mountaineer. AWD, 73 K mi., original owner, fully loaded, Ithr. int. $8000 obo. 571-332-8054 Tracks/ j Pickups '00 F150 XLT Pick-up. 86K mis, all power, tow & 4x4 off road pkgs, $9,900 OBO. 571-283-8539 thus*/ Pickups 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 Ford '98 Ranger Club Cab, 4x4, pwr. wind/ locks. CD, cap, 65K miles. $690 0. (540)668-7128 GMC. 1988, 3500 diesel. 4x4. 97,000 mi. Good running vehicle. $4,800. (540)6686935. 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 (7031503-9146 02 Chrysler T & C, 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, 115K mis, $3250. 540-428-3993 Ford '98 Windstar, good cond, oil changes done regularly, new brakes, tune-up, approx. 91 K. $3,800. (703)639-1649 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 The Subaru Outback 2.5i has better fuel efficiency than 66 SUVs' Think Cm! rwtu* The Subaru Forester has better fuel efficiency than 79 SUVs" Manassas Subaru Exclusive All 2005 Models 2 Yr/24K Miles Maintenance Program Included At No Extra Charge! View Our Entire Inventory At wwwjnanassassubaru.com dajvi&uuvumfb -++ + + + (^MANASSAS SUBARU 0018 Liberia Avenue • Manassas, Va 703-361-5121 • 800-066-3834 '2005 EPA Fuel Economy estimates 23 city/28 highway for Outback 2 Si (5MT). Actual mileage may vary. Fuel Economy comparisons based on public specifications "2006 EPA Fuel Economy estimates 22 city/ 29 highway for Forester XS (5MT) Actual mileage may vary Fuel Economy comparison based on public specifications CALL FAUQUIER TIMES-DEMOCRAT TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 540-347-4222