Rappahannock News, December 8, 2005

" XiW/ 127th Year ... No. 49 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2005 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS News Staff Photo/Jan Claflerbock AVON WHITE: Avon Hail looked very magical ; as it received winter’s first snowfall in Rappahannock County oil Monday. Fortunately, skies and ground were dear the day before as it was used as a staging area for the Holiday Parade which came off successfully on Sunday. receives V*' %>* . . 4 ?> " . ■ ' ' ■ ' jM^'r •; .,1 -i By Anita L. Sherman . 01* .-*-1, Rappahannock News Staff Writer It started on Monday. Large flakes fellsteadily as iperatures fell and the roads started to slick up. By Tuesday, schools were dosed as Rappahannock ' County received its first dose of wintry weather. By Wednesday, the sun was shining brightly, temperatures were a bit wanner and moetof the snow had melt* at least from the roads. ’But, not for knag,'-. According to the national weather service, there is srfow ahead forecast to begin late in the week. * The closing of school on December 6 will result in a | makeup day on January 16, 2006. ifcfc When the decision is made to close the public schools, f Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell will make that announcement as soon as possible on area television and mmm . ':.Cv/ . Photo byffichard Lyto«. SNOW SOARING: this hawk was caught on film while searching for food. It was a trickier task since its" hunting area was covered with a dusting of snow. r. if. Vs'station that is called is WTOP. Email, are sent to www.schoolsout.com as well. m .work for school news and school closings, email Dfcsfj Chappell at; rchappell@rappahsumockkl2.va.us./‘ Closing information is also available bycaIKng(h40) 987-9316. Normally when school is closed due to inclement weather, all after school events are closed as well as thfCRapp-fitness Center, v v Email the wi ill —* &■"" 'SSSa-ar- .. - = Reassessment continues By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News StaJT Writer At Monday’s meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors County Administrator John McCarthy relayed a request for an extension from the Board of Assessors to the BOS. McCarthy said reassessment notices should be out a week from today, and joked “they'll be hanging our effigies 24 hours later.” He went on to note that Fauquier County recently completed their reassessment and had 3000 appeals. Fauquier, he said, experienced an average increase of 121 percent since their last reassessment. McCarthy said he doesn’t anticipate quite as. severe a jump here. The BOS extended the deadline for the assessment by one month to the end of January. The BOA will soon advertise hearing dates for those who question their assessments. Property owners should bear in mind that the tax rate will go down in proportion to the increase in assessed value, so tax bills should not rise in any dramatic fashion. Elementary school band room marches on On November 22, the Rappahannock County School Board discussed a bid by the Lantz Construction Company of Winchester, Virginia to build a band room at the county elementary school. Construction costs statewide have soared over the last couple of years and continuing a trend bedeviling several school construction projects, the bid came in higher than originally anticipated. The band room, designed to also be a fitness room, would be adjacent to the school and replace an aging modular building. The bid from Lantz Construction Co. of Winchester, Inc. came in at $148,205. This exceeds the amount the school system currently has in its coffers for the project by $28,000. The School Board anticipates being able to rearrange funds elsewhere in their budget for the project. But they cannot be certain no other unanticipated expenses will arise over the year. And Chappell opined that the BOS may expect unspent school funds to be available for a proposed track at the high school. Before committing to the bid, the School Board directed School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell to consult with the Board of Supervisors and get their view The BOS moved to allocate $28,000 toward the project. This amounts to a declaration of willingness to appropriate funds from the county budget to pay if by mischance the school is caught short next year when the bills come due. The School Board subsequently voted to accept the Lantz bid and proceed with construction in a special meeting Tuesday evening. Managing emergencies At the recommendation of the Rappahannock County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, the BOS voted to adopt the National Incident Managing System (NIMS). NIMS is a standardized and integrated set of protocols for dealing with emergencies, designed to enable state, local and federal emergency responders to work together with universal procedures and terminology. Detailed information on NIMS can be found at: http://www. fema.gov/txt/nims/ with a succinct, general explanation at http 7/www. fe ma. go v/txt/nimsfrums_ic8_ position_ paper.txt. Road signs Regional Virginia Department of Transportation representative David Cubbage answered questions about the final version of the county’s six year road plan. The plan outlines repairs, maintenance and improvements scheduled from 2006 to 2012. Supervisor Bryant Lee said he had received complaints about the recent posting of a sign for Griffin Tavern on US 211 and asked Cubbage what could be done to control the posting of business signs by VDOT. “If every business had a sign, you wouldn’t be able to see the view,” observed Lee. Cubbage responded: “If they pay the fee, we will put the sign up. The best think is to ask the business not to pay the fee.” In defense of Cubbage, McCarthy elaborated that the signs are part of a state program and not under the control of the local VDOT representative to control. If a business pays the fee, VDOT will put up a sign, so in essence, the only check on their proliferation is social pressure on business owners. Government takes half a snow day The evening meeting of the See BOS, Page A8 Meetings & Notices • On Thursday, December 8 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Agenda Joseph Meuse by Gary Andrzejewski, agent, handicap ramp for west side porch of 360 main street. Joyce Kramer, install windows on south side of Packing Shed at comer of Gay and Porter Street. Guy Turner by Johnnie Zanecor, agent dba Tri-State Title & Escrow LLC, renter of space signage at 360 Main Street. • There will be a Public Hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan 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 Rappahannock County High School Band Room. * • The Town of Washington will hold its regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Highlights from the agenda include a consideration of the Pleasant View of Rappahannock Subdivision request, an update on the reservoir project, consideration for a Wastewater Treatment Plant design proposal from WW & Associates, and consideration of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. 03700 23050 Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan Clafferbuck Happy campers Mayor Eugene Leggett and his wife Clarissa attended the Open House held at the Rappahannock News on Sunday afternoon. “Everyone greeted us so enthusiastically," said Mayor Leggett who rode in the first ever Holiday Parade along Main Street earlier that day. “It was wonderful.” Another visitor to the Rappahannock News on Sunday was the paper’s publisher, Arthur “Nick” Arundel who came along with his wife, Peggy, and two of their canine companions. Arundel is pictured here with one of their labs, Jefferson. Fix-it men Local writer John Kiser concludes his series on folks who talk care of things. James and Ricky Shaw are aces. See Page A3. J No snow, it’s a go The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association sponsored a first-ever Holiday Parade. See Page B1. j Open for business Sunnyside Farms @ The Schoolhouse has opened a new bar called “The Flying Pig.” It's bound to be a hit. See Page A7. Second Time Around Debbie and Bobby Brown are transforming old furniture into treasured heirlooms and creative new pieces. See Page A8. t

Blubaugh honored at reception By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer There was a lot going on Sunday afternoon in Washington as residents watched a parade, visited at various Open Houses and met up with each other as they shared holiday spirit. “I’m going over to Town Hall,” said Robert Weinberg , “for the Blubaugh reception,” as he left one function and headed toward another. For many, it wasn’t just a democratic event. For many, it was a bi-partisan celebration for one of Rappahannock’s own. While Blubaugh didn’t win the 15th District Delegate seat, he was successful in rallying democrats in several counties. Jim Blubaugh, the Democratic Party’s recent candidate for Delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates carried Rappahannock County but lost in the larger Shenandoah and Page counties. Several spoke on Blubaugh’s behalf but it was a special tribute from a former congressman and fellow Rappahannocker that was particularly noted - a letter from Ben “Cooter” Jones. Eloquently shared by Bill Dietel to a large gathering of Blubaugh suporters, it read as follows: TRIBUTE: Bill Dietel was proud to read a letter from Ben “Cooter” Jones that celebrated Blubaugh’s candidacy. “Hey Yall, Alma and I just wanted everyone to know that we are thinking of you today and to say how much we admire the work of Jim Blubaugh in the recent delegate race. Jim Blubaugh was far and away the better candidate in that race; more thoughtful, more experienced, and much more understanding of the district’s needs. To his everlasting credit, he made the race not from ambition, but from the Photos by Richard Lykes HONORED: Jim and Elizabeth Blubaugh were given many kudos at a reception held in their honor this past Sunday at Town Hall. sincere desire of a caring citizen trying to make government more responsive to the community. And he was surely the hardest working candidate to hit the trail around here in “many a moon. ” The only reason I can figure he didn’t win is that there are those neighbors among us who still consider only “party” when they go to the polls, who reflexively vote Republican. But the results here in our county, the results statewide in Virginia, and the seachange in public opinion about the ruinous consequences of GOP policies are all signs that the hand work of Jim Blubaugh and the folks in this room today are paying off. Jim did not get the victory he deserved, the one he worked so hard for. But he got a great victory anyway. He stepped into the arena, into a thankless job, and did so in the best tradition of the republic. He presented himself not as a strident partisan, but as a thoughtful problem solver and a genuinely caring patriot, in the best sense of that word. If he had not done so, we would all have lost something much more important. We would have lost our voice. Thanks, Jim, for being a voice for right and reason. You have made us very proud to know you.” Ben and Alma Middle Street has much to offer The members of the Middle Street Gallery invite you to visit us in December as you celebrate the season. The Holiday Show and Sale is an annual event at the Gallery. Regional artists and craftspeople have filled the space with one-of-a-kind works to help you with your holiday shopping. You. are invited to see the art and crafts on display, and to enjoy refreshments which will be offered to all who visit. We think you will appreciate the personal touch and the high quality of the shops in Little Washington, and encourage you to spend some time with us. Pictured here is just a sampling of the art work featured at our gallery this month. The painting is by Christopher Stephens; the ikebana vase by Chuck Brome; the scarf by Eunice Wenger; the pillow by Sharon Zarambo. The Middle Street Gallery is a non-profit cooperative organization. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can visit our web site at www.middlestreetgallery.org, or call during gallery hours at 540 675-3440. Photo courtesy of Janet and Chuck Brome Police Briefs Horse shooting A horse belonging to Peter Hitchens of Fletcher’s Mill Road was found dead from a gunshot wound at Hitchens’ Fullclip Farm on the morning of Sunday, December 3. The horse, named Hasty Hobo, was found lying on the ground in a Fullclip pasture with a wound in the side. “This is a great loss to me,” said Hitchens. The horse was last seen alive on the afternoon of December 3 by Amy Liscomb. She had gone to the paddock to fetch another horse at about 3:30 p.m. Shortly after that sighting Liscomb heard shooting from the direction of the Thornton River, which borders Hitchens’ property. Gunshots in the woods are a common Rappahannock sound in the fall, and Liscomb was not concerned. She returned to the paddock at 4:30 p.m. and didn’t see Hasty Hobo with the other horses. According to Hitchens, it is not unusual for some of the horses to be out of sight occasionally. “That was all normal. The RE-SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Public Hearings for the Zoning Amendment (Private Sewage Treatment Facilities) and the Proposed Exceptional Waters (Tier III) Designation, Hazel River, scheduled for Monday, December 5, have been re-scheduled for Monday, December 12, at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia (in accordance with Code of Virginia, §15.2-1416). The Salvano Village Commercial Rezoning (RZ#05-08-02) Public Hearing has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. 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Consult a qualified electrician HONDA Power Equipment 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 next morning when she went out there and didn’t see my horse, she knew s> mething was wrong,” said Hitchens. Liscomb went looking for Hasty Hobo, and found him dead. Hitchens took the horse’s body to the Virginia State Veterinary Laboratory in Warrenton for an autopsy, and a gunshot entry wound was found behind Hobo’s lung. The incident is currently under investigation by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department. Hitchens hes expressed doubt that the incident might be a hunting accident, mainly because the horse was wearing a blue horse blanket when it was shot. “We don’t know whether it was a stupid prank or a sick joke or what,” said Hitchens. Anyone with further information on this incident should contact Hitchens or the RCSD. “We just want to make sure this isn’t some kind of harassment,” explained Hitchens. Shooting investigation The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a complicated dispute involving the discharging of a firearm on Grindstone Lane on Sunday, December 4. A female complainant claimed to have been herding several cattle that had escaped onto the road when a neighbor allegedly fired a rifle or shotgun at her while yelling threats. The neighbor admitted to the RCSD that he had fired the weapon, but claimed that he had" done so into the air to frighten away the cattle, and he denied yelling threats. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, both parties involved in the incident have a history of animosity toward one another, relating to past disputes about cattle. “This thing has a history of crossing accusations,” said the Sheriff. The RCSD is still investigating this incident. 4:40 p.m. Sunday, December 4. Tbny Turner, 48, was driving his 1992 Honda Accord on US 211 west of skyline drive when he lost control of his vehicle. The 48-year-old resident of Stanley, VA ran off the right side of the road, striking a guardrail. He was transported from the scene with minor injuries. 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Local technicians fine tune autos: Meet Janies and Ricky Shaw By John Kiser Special to the Rappahannock News Editor’s Note: This is the last in a series of articles focusing on different kinds of doctors. These guys are mechanical masters. James Shaw was 10-yearsold when he overhauled his first engine. He was also a chip off the old block. His father Russell was a car mechanic at Weavers in Culpeper, and James inherited his father’s mechanical bent and love of fooling with cars. In 1966, James graduated from Rappahannock High School. His first job after a stint in the US Army was maintaining machinery at the Aileen plant in Flint Hill, before he moved on to the Russ Industrial uniform plant in Culpeper where he also took care of manufacturing equipment. Thirteen years ago, James and his son Ricky took over the old Exxon station in Sperryville to do what he always wanted— to work on cars. “Dad’s the diagnostician and hands-on guy, I am more the customer service and paper flow person. I can identify problems, Dad is usually the one who goes in and does the operation,” said the younger Shaw. Vocation and avocation They love what they do and wouldn’t trade it for anything. The Shaws view themselves as doctors whose patients are customers attached to metal bodies that are sick or worn out. The customer’s brain is needed to describe their body’s symptoms. Accurate descriptions of the creaks, the groans and the moans are vital to diagnosing the illness, but half of their customers know absolutely nothing about cars which makes diagnosing problems more difficult. Sadly, even graduates of high school vocational programs are sometimes not much better. The Shaws have seen students out of neighboring schools who can’t gap a spark plug (check the distance between the electrodes before installation) after three years of training. “What were they doing for three years?” said James Shaw. Hands-on knowledge is vital. Nowadays mechanics are technicians. They have to know computers, and how to operate increasingly complex diagnostic equipment, but somewhere along the way, book knowledge has overshadowed practical know-how that only comes from getting under the hood. And getting under the hood nowadays is a painful experience for anyone who worked in an earlier era of car design. Ricky Shaw feels “cars have become so overloaded with capabilities that there is less space to put stuff and everything is getting over-customized.” For Ricky, this has become a big source of job stress— just getting parts. And the right one, shipped with the right information. Obtaining something as simple as an ignition switch from Ford can be frustrating, as the Shaws learned when they received one, only to learn that it wouldn’t work unless it had been pre-programmed. Stress under the hood For James, stress also comes from getting at the parts to work on them. So much is jammed into cars that to get at a component as simple as a spark plug requires spending most of the billed time removing other parts that are in the way. (It seems that manufacturing engineers have never had to change an oil filter or spark plug on the cars they make). This overcrowding and complexity in turn drives up labor costs so that today in Virginia, the average mechanics rate is $90 per horn*—skewed mainly by the very high rates in Northern Virginia. But at Shaw’s, labor overhead is less than half the state’s average. Tb support all those seat warmers, PICK UP YOUR CIRCULAR Packed With Great Savings in Every Department! cwcuiM cares e eveut mac MODELL’S mm Cotta Co 1b Mo's kgj FEATURED INSIDE! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bill Kossler AUTO ACES: James and Ricky Shaw behind the garage counter inside air purifiers, GPS systems and other gizmos, cars will, according to James, soon need 24 volt systems which will require bigger batteries and bigger alternators—all of which increases complexity and drives up manufacturing costs. If reducing complexity is good for organizational health, as John Anderson noted in a previous article, why isn’t it also true for products? It is, but it goes counter to the cultural trend to spoil customers with more and more capabilities to convince them of the merits of a new product that can then be sold at a higher price. But at some point customers— be they for cars, personal electronic devices computers, or coffee makers, are going to say: “Stop. I want to get off. Give me something cheaper and simpler.” (Isn’t that one of the secrets to the phenomenal success of Southwest Airlines? No frills, minor inconvenience, minimize operating complexity and offer the customer an irresistible price.) More is less All this capability also deprives people more and more of the need to use their bodies. Rolling up a car window by hand is considered a huge imposition by the post- mechanical generation—until the electronics inconveniently fail. And cars themselves, along with TVs, are probably the greatest contributors to the sedentary life that causes obesity and general poor health in Americans. Even cars suffer from the sedentary life— and if cars do, what does that mean for us humanoids? If you don’t use it you lose it. We all know the truth of that old dictum. Cars, as the Shaws point out, are also made in man’s image. They are extensions of the human body and have many of the same needs. Think of the engine as the upper body, the transmission system is like the legs and the external “ car body,” the skin. The oil pump is the heart, oil performs like blood, removing impurities in the engine, and the oil filter acts as the fiver. Cars, like humans need water to stay cool. Computer controls are limited brain functions. But none of this, like the human body, will stay healthy if it is not actively used. “ If cars sit around, they go down,” said James. Like people, cars also suffer when they are abused or neglected. They need a hug, too. And like people, they work better with high quality nourishment. Feeding your car. with quality oil and fuel makes it run better and longer. James inherited good genes, as well as mechanically gifted hands—his father lived to be ninety-four. His mother is ninety-four today, healthy and active. James thinks it has something to do with her lifelong diet of preservative-free, farm-fresh food. Tbday, business is booming with the help of two new mechanics, (his son-in law, Bob, and a talented apprentice, Ted). James’s formula for success is as simple as eating good food. Surround yourself with good people. Heading South Members of St. Peter’s’Catholic Church in Washington loaded an altar on to the trailer of Jim Vittitow, Chester Gap, (far right) who hauled it last week to St. Peter’s adopted “sister parish,” St. Ann’s Church, in Lakeshore, MS. The altar was donated by the Child Care and Learning Center, which had acquired it years ago from the late William Carrington of Washington, who collected religious' items. It will replace an altar ruined in the Katrina hurricane at St. Ann’s, where Jim, a skilled carpenter, went with a son and daughter to help restore the interior of the damaged church. Photo courtesy of Jim Gannon Local collectors featured in magazine Country Sampler’s January 2006 issue, currently on the newsstands, includes the collections of four Rappahannock County residents in its annual feature on the year’s Ten Hottest Collectibles Each year, the magazine asks Esther and Franklin Schmidt, regular contributors, to select, photograph and write about those collections, from around the U.S. that they deem most appealing to collectors and dealers. The Schmidts say they were fortunate to have found so many of their choices this close to home. This year’s collections included pieces from Castleton resident, Tanya Vacek’s antique sad irons and antique scales and Pete Cecere’s groupings of washboards, commercial boxes, face containers and model boats. Tanya Vacek, a longtime resident of Castleton, has been collecting primitives and folk art for many years. Many examples of Pete Cecere’s collections have been donated to museums throughout the southwest and are on exhibit in those venues. The Schmidts photographed and wrote about their own collections of antique and vintage marbles, enamelware and advertising letters. The Schmidts, who have also been correspondents-atlarge and Washington, DC correspondents to Art & Antiques Magazine and an Carats (or Peanuts.. • *495 • *795 ers 425 Meadowbroolc Center • Culpeper • 825-6033 Honor Roll for 2005-2006 at Rappahannock Elementary First Grading Period W-Vv ■ Grade 4 AU A Shelby Burnett Amber Dodson Ben Estes Dylan Hitt William Hogan R.T. Leake Nigel McLoughlin Daniel Schlosser Shelby Thornhill Mimi White A-B Keele Armor Daneika Beaver Daneisha Beaver Amber Blackburn Natalie Bosch Rita Clifton Sarah Coffman Quintin Dove Ashley Gallahan Ben Gillis Samantha Higgins Evan Hitt Hanna Jenkins Kaitlyn Jenkins Courtney King Maddie Kopjanski Austin Langley Cassie Meredith Zachary Orange Tristan Palme Paige Paul Ritchie Pratt Nicklaus Strother Ben Vickers Grade 5 All A Amy Cooper Jenny Dellinger Zach Huff Caitlin Miller Jessica Shaw Allison Stuart Carolyn Vickers Allie Yowell A-B Peyton Bailey Matthew Beck Danielle Boutte Brittany Dwyer-Atkins Patrick Foley Lauren Fry e Devante Gray Cassandra Harrison Briana Hill Matthew James Brian Kelly Case Kramer Samantha Landrum Jonathan Leake Lauren Light Grayson Love Matthew Nicholson Wyatt Norman Skyler Ovyens Kelsa Settle Tre> Swindler Felicia Stonecipher Logan Vest Naomi Weingarten Samantha White Alexandra Williams Bnana Winkworth Grade 6 All A Sarah Ames Adam Carter Tessa Crews Greg Czekaj Jenny Mello Bryn Sonnet A-P Koda August Hunter Carroll Austen Cloud Sierra Hagy Katie Hale Haley Hogan Joanna Hughes Caitlin Humbles AJex Jung Sean Knick Jonathan Letsen F.T. Moulton Hayley Owens Andrew Oyster Sadie Rothrock Candace Rutherford Samantha Settle Anne Stout Caitlyn Thomas Kourtney Yowell Grade 7 All A Jessanna August Cody Casey " Bnttani Dodson Mairead McLoughlin Henry Miller Addie Swindler Tiffany Way land James White Emily Williams A-B Ashley Callaway Laura Caperton Michael Caporuscio Caitlin Diley Nikki Dommer Megan Early Isabelle Hastham Greg Flournoy Michael Pogle Katie Hartman Chrtsss Kells Hanna Kopjanski Sophie ,Kromeus Taslor 1.angles Lily Nealon Patsy Pullen L.aurel Rothrock Clarissa Rutherford L.auren Settle Trie i a Shak Sarah Whealle> tiques columnists for Country Accents Magazine, often write about and photograph artists arid their works and antique collections for a variety of national publications. As regular contributors to a range of interior design magazines, including Architectural Digest and Romantic Homes and others, Esther Schmidt said, “Our personal interest in art, antiques and collecting gives us additional insight when we are assigned to do such pieces for our editors. We also find it hugely gratifying to discover and bring to national attention the works of new and undiscovered artists, collectors and artisans.” Currently, the Schmidts are negotiating their next book projects. Two of their recent books, Cabin Kitchens & Baths and Victorian Kitchens & Baths (chosen for a Book-of-the-Month selection) are available at Sunny - side Market in Sperryville, Borders, Barnes & Noble, other major booksellers, through Amazon or VictorianKitchensAndBaths. com. Franklin and Esther recently returned from Nashville wherethey photographed country-singing star, Charlie Daniels (of Charlie Daniels Band) for magazine features. 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Editorial & Opinion ftappafjannocfe jftetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday a Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2005 Our View Editorial Platform “Where the press is free, and every man is able to read, all is safe ” -Thomas Jefferson he Rappahannock News regards these issues to be of bedrock importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County, and takes consistent editorial positions toward fairly reflecting the attitude of its people. 1. Growth must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and strictly enforced zoning regulations which will further Rappahannock’s character, environment, powerful beauty, open space conservation program and the quality of rural and village life of its people. Any new development must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan which serves as the essential road map to its future. 2. Education standards should be raised and facilities upgraded in recognition that quality schooling is a key to the future of our children. 3. Encourage low impact new small business consistent with the proven successful Rappahannock economic experience. Ecotourism and farming must be strongly supported since they generate revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. New clean business and industry, except formula-based businesses, should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our people under conditions which assure that these businesses are self-supporting, not a burden upon the tax base. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of the people in this proud and independent county, shall be celebrated as a continuing measure of vigorous community activities, of the will of the heart and the spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. In recognition that these objectives may only be realized with fully, representative local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and uncover any abuse of the public trust by public officials. T these Shop with a Deputy The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office will be sponsoring the 10th annual “Shop with a Deputy” program this Christmas season for some of the county’s most needy citizens. There’s still time for you to contribute to this very worthy program which affords a special time for children who would miss out on some holiday fun due to circumstances beyond the families financial control. Once children are selected and permission is received they will be paired with a uniformed officer who will assist the children with their purchases. The children will be driven to K-Mart in Front Royal where they can purchase a $100 worth of merchandise for themselves or their families. Once the shopping is completed, the children will have an opportunity to eat breakfast with the officers and visit with Santa Claus. This program has been an incredible success the last nine years and hopes are that it will pontinue in that fine tradition and be even better this year. Private citizens and/or business owners are being asked to sponsor a child. You can do so by sending a tax-deductible contribution to “Shop with a Deputy.” All contributions will go toward the enrichment of our Rappahannock County children’s lives. Mail contributions to: Shop with a Deputy Attn: Captain Jeff Brown c/o Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, Va. 22747 ■It is hoped that at least 80 children will be involved this year. With your help and support we know this program will continue to be an annual event that is a huge success. Perhaps your donation will make a difference in one child’s life. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful gift? JOM W POES sow AwFQLW (500P,.6>UT I ST/LL THINK ltl<5riC<W/!TH“lM6UWIAYF0m/!. „ CUT THE PEP CITJI kgWlHeflK uMKhwmp'i mw.. Hamst* okteAn&tfT fafljUYtt’ Cah^um meM- I JteTrt64S "i KDi?...-- jj Letters Resident opposes Tier III status for Hazel River This is in response to the proposal to forward the Hazel River for consideration by the State Water Control Board as a designated Tier III Exceptional Water. As a landowner adjacent to the Hazel River, I oppose the designation for a number of rea sons. ■ First, it should be noted that as a land owner adjacent to the Hazel River, as of December 3, 2005, I have not received a notice from the State of Virginia regarding this proposal. In discussing this proposal with several neighbors, none of them have received a notice. If the State cannot meet their obligation to notify landowners adjacent to the Hazel River regarding this designation, how can we be assured that they will meet future obligations to the citizens of Rappahannock County? For over 15 years, my family and I have lived along the Hazel River in Jenkins Hallow, on old Route 600 now Woodward Road at the base of the Hazel Mountain. I want See RIVER, Page A5 House fire provides many lessons My family is suffering through a tragedy which is compounded by my irresponsible inaction, and I want to share a few thoughts which might help others in future. Believe. Be thankful. Be responsible. If you have been given the gift of faith, especially Christian faith, nurture it. Saint John tells us that where there is love, there is God. The night of the fire, six families offered us a plate to stay. The next morning at Mass, Father DeMartino said, “This parish is a family. The Beattie’s are a part of this family, and we are going to take them in.” This he did despite knowing that I am a slightly weird midti-parishcitizepship person who prefers to worship in Culpeper. The next day, good neighbor Bob Metcalfe took me to lunch, and spent his afternoon discussing options we should slowly consider. He also showed me examples of modular homes, and of how expensive some fix-up can be. Lastly, he introduced me to his mortgage broker in Culpeper. Love is alive and well. We all have so much to be thankful for, and events like these bring them out of the woodwork. Besides what has been already mentioned, numerous people have helped with cleanup. I do not know how many have asked, “What can I do?” The mother of my first two daughters, on hearing that my youngest daughter’s room was the principal victim room, assumed that there is a need for presentable clothes, and commissioned our #1 to purchase some. Home ownership includes responsibilities. When I finished paying off the mortgage, I knew that I could discontinue homeowner’s insurance, but that it would be a mistake, so I didn’t. Eventually I got the premium set up for automatic deduction from my money market account. At least once I got panicky about how I would have the margin available when the debit was presented, and I relieved that particular stress by canceling the policy. (When I told the tele to my See FIRE, Page A6 Gratitude for the Art Auction On behalf of the Wakefield Country Day School community, I want to thank all those who contributed to our successful event on Friday evening. First, I thank Kathy Tredway, who originated the Art from the Heart auction in 2002 and led it this year as she has so many charitable events in our county. Next, we send social thanks to our contributing twenty-six artists (DeEtte Axelson, Barbara Batterton, Austin Burdick, Tyler Burdick. Evelyn Cowles, Clark Davidson, Michael Dean, Deborah Draper, Jeanne Drevas, Anthony Elar, Jr., Charles Flickenger, Sandra Forbush, Andrew Haley, Steve Hunt, Chris Johns, Steven Kenny, Thomas Mullany, Margaret Rogers, Peggy Schadler, Barbara Heile Sherwood, Lawrence Silva, Christopher Stephens, Mitchell Webster, Geneva Welch, Martin Woodard, and Suzanne Zylonis) and Lindy Hart for donating a book on her husband Frederick’s work. We cannot applaud our art teacher Suzanne Zylonis enough for her work with our children for the auction and every other day! She was joined by Barbara Sherwood, the two of whom hung all the art for the show. We thank our volunteers many of whom committed hours and hours helping: Joyce Hunt, Karen Dick, Denise Dale, Kathleen Elar, Kathy McNitt, Larry Grove, Sharon Luke, and Alaina Cugnon. On the night of the auction, we thank Tom Nilan and Jim Hammelman for close-out and Rachel Bechtold for her auctioneering performance. Lorraine Duisit with her beautiful voice and harp, and the Wakefield Singers led by Evelyn Oyster, provided peerless entertainment. John and Denise Pearson and the Flint Hill Public House catered the event with gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Geneva Welch created the oil painting, the Wakefield Barred Owl, which was raf fled and won by WCDS parent Dr. Jim Dale, who in turn donated it back to the school! We thank all our tireless students who helped check in, show works, and close out, and demonstrated throughout the evening why we are so proud of our school! Last but not least, we thank our record number of patrons, supporters and donors, the over 200 guests who responded. Together we celebrated the art of children and professionals in a county that values its artists. How better to spend an evening?! Kathleen F. Grove Head of School Wakefield Country Day School Put on shades for the holidays It is the time of year when people wonder what to give to wonderful neighbors for their friendship of another year. There is an easy answer that not only helps your neighbors, but also all who pass by your property or live on the next hill from you. If you change your security light to a down shielded one, you will not notice any difference in the amount of light on your property, but your light fixture will disappear to those beside you and above you. This is just one more suggestion to keep Rappahannock beautiful at night as well as day. Please call your electric company today (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative 540-8258373, Allegheny Power 1-800255-3443). Then follow their voice menu to “work order request” to ask for full cutoff light fixtures. REC has the GE Skygard fixture. Allegheny has a full cutoff sodium light fixture. Make this holiday season a truly festive one. Let us all give the county and neighbors we enjoy a gift this year. Joy Sloane Sperryville Where’s the date? I don’t know how many people attended this year’s “Christmas in Little Washington” activities. But it probably would have been more if your front page story in the Thursday, November 24, 2005 edition of the Rappahannock News had at any place in the article given the date of the event. It used to be that in journalism schools you were taught to put the who, what, when and where in the first paragraph. > Richard A* Viguerie Castleton Editor's Note: While the date leas regrettably omitted from this particular article, the event had received publicity in the November 17, 24 and December 1 issue in Upcoming Events as well as three, color ads announcing “Christmas in Little Washington.”Also, in the December 1 issue, there was a mea culpa editorial addressing the omission. Mountain Cafe sign is back Wc want to thank the person or persons responsible for the return of the Mountain Cafe sign taken from the road on Route 231, the week of September 17. It was returned last week in mint condition. The owner and staff at Mountain Cafe Sperryville

What to do about the Holiday Blues Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining house guests. It is not uncommon to react to these stresses with excessive drinking and eating, difficulty sleeping, and physical complaints. The holiday blues are a common result. If you experience reactions like these during the holidays, you are not alone. Let’s take a look at what causes the holiday blues and what you can do about them. What causes the Holiday Blues? Fear of disappointing others. Some people fear disappointing their loved ones during the holidays. Even though they can’t afford to spend a lot of money on gifts, some people feel so obligated to come through with a fancy gift that they spend more than they can afford. Expecting gifts to improve relationships. Giving someone a nice present won’t necessarily strengthen a friendship or romantic relationship. When your gifts don’t produce the reactions you had hoped for, you may feel let down. Anniversary reactions. If someone important to you passed away or left you during a past holiday season, you may become depressed as the anniversary approaches. Bad memories. For some families, the holidays are times of chaos and confusion. This is especially true in families where people have substance abuse problems or dysfunctional ways of relating to each other. If this was true in your family in past years, you may always carry memories of the disappointment and upheaval that came with the holidays. Even though things may be better now, it is difficult to forget the times when your holidays were ruined by substance abuse and family dysfunction. It could be SAD. People who live in northern states may experience depression during the winter because of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD results from fewer hours of sunlight as the days grow shorter during the winter months. . Strategies for dealing with the Holiday Blues While the holiday blues are usually temporary, these ideas can help make this year’s holiday experience more pleasant and less stressful. Be realistic. Don’t expect the hohday season to solve all past problems. The forced cheerfulness of the hohday season cannot ward off sadness or loneliness. Drink less alcohol. Even though drinking alcohol gives you a temporary feeling of well-being, it is a depressant and never makes anything better. Give yourself permission not to feel cheerful. Accept how you are feeling. If you have recently experienced a loss, you can’t expect yourself to put on a happy face. Tell others how you are feeling and what you need. nave a spentung limit and stick to it. Look for holiday activities that are free, such as driving around to look at holiday decorations. Go window-shopping without purchasing anything. Look for ways to show people you care without spending a lot. Be honest. Express your feelings to those around you in a constructive, honest, and open way. If you need to confront someone with a problem, begin your sentences with “I feel.” Look for sources of support. Learn about offerings at mental health centers, churches, and synagogues. Many of these have special support groups, workshops, and other activities designed to help people deal with the holiday blues. Give yourself special care. Schedule times to relax and pamper yourself. Take a warm bath or spend an evening with a good book. Set limits and priorities. Be realistic about what you will be able to accomplish. Prepare a To-Do list to help you arrange your priorities. Volunteer your time. If you are troubled because you won’t be seeing your family, volunteer to work at a hospital or food bank. Volunteering can The Forum Barbara Adolfi, LCSW help raise your spirits by turning your focus to people who are less fortunate than you are. Get some exercise. Exercise has a positive impact on depression because it boosts serotonin levels. Try to get some type of exercise at least twice each week. After the Holidays For some people, holiday blues continue into the New Year. This is often caused by leftover feelings of disappointment during the holiday season and being physically exhausted. The blues also happen for some people because the start of a new year is a time of reflection, which can produce anxiety. Is it more than just the Holiday Blues? Clinical depression is more than just feeling sad for a few weeks. The symptoms generally include changes in appetite and sleep patterns, having less interest in daily activities, difficulty concentrating, and a general feeling of hopelessness. Clinical depression requires professional treatment. If you are concerned that a friend or relative may be suffering from more than just holiday blues, you should express your Concerns. If the person expresses thoughts of worthlessness or suicide, it is important to seek the help of a qualified mental health professional. Barbara Adolfi is a clinical social worker with an office in Sperryville. Call (540) 987-8682 for a consultation. River From Page A4 to emphasize that we believe the National Park Service and Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors have been excellent stewards of the Hazel River. As a resident who regularly traverses the river, it is in pristine condition and not threatened in any way by development, residential or industrial because of the current regulations in place in Rappahannock County. As a result, I see no reason for further Federal and State regulation and would strongly oppose the nomination of the Hazel River as a Tier III Exceptional River. Since the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations regarding such a designation are required to follow regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), further federal regulations could negatively affect the river and landowners without input from the landowners adjacent to the river, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and other citizens of Rappahannock. For example: the definition of pollutant is very broad. Currently nonpoint sources are supposedly exempt. Suppose the rules are changed by EPA in the future to broaden the definition of pollutant and to include nonpoint source? The designation of the Hazel would be a permanent one and we cannot foresee future EPA regulation as a result, Federal action could effectively condemn our property as the government did in the 30s. I have asked the Board of Supervisors to consider and respond to the following questions before proceeding: 1. What is the current condition of the Hazel River? 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Book by December 14 for Introductory Fares* iHf UNITED A STAR ALLIANCE MEMHCR - uniied.com ‘Some restrictions appK sewage treatment plants, industrial discharges of wastewater, or the proposed development of waste treatment plants to serve large residential development along the river in Rappahannock County? What is the likelihood of such development in the foreseeable future? 3. If there is no threat to the river and such Tier III designation would be a permanent one, why should Rappahannock County residents be subject to unknown future Federal and State regulation? 4. What is the effect of such designation on homeowners living adjacent to the river who wish to make improvements to their homes now and in the future? Upgrade septic tanks? Make provisions for an “in law” cottage for aging parents as permitted by county regulations? Can you assure us that future Federal and State regulations will not negatively affect homeowners and landowners? 5. If one of Rappahannock’s sources of revenue is farming, what effect will such a designation have on our existing fanners who are landowners adjacent to the Hazel River now and in the future? Are there not already good ecological measures in place to help farmers avoid pollution of rivers? 7. Does the Board know of designations of other Tier III rivers that include residential and farm property? What is the experience of the counties where such designations have been made? (My understanding is that current designations are only in non residential/non farm areas, if the designation is made, it would be totally unchartered waters for residential and farm lands.) Complete Line of '1 Snow Chains Truck, Farm & OTR Rosson & TroUo Brandy Station, ft 540-825-3722 Therefore, before recommending such permanent designation for Rappahannock County, I urge the Board to get more facts on the impact. 8. Finally, I ask the Board also to consider alternatives. First, wait and see how other jurisdictions and homeowners fare under Tier III. Second, since segments of the river can be designated, if any designation is made, designate only that segment of the Hazel River where there is no threat to homeowners, for example beyond the Route 231 Bridge. Clearly we do not know how future regulations will impact the citizens of Rappahannock County. Also, clearly landowners could be severely restricted and could have to abandon property if the only way to build a new septic system is to have for example, a pipe discharge and such pipe would be prohibited. In speaking with people familiar with the terrain of many homesteads along the Hazel, because of our rock beds and proximity to the river, septic and drain fields would not meet standards if such a designation was made. Result, properties could be designated as WORTHLESS. Again, would we have to abandon our property as those were forced to do when the National Park took over the Hazel Mountain? The DEQ Guidance memo states this is a permanent designation and can only be removed by Federal Government, EPA. Why should citizens of Rappahannock be subject to such regulations? DEQ rules state protection is intended to go beyond the normal protection from pollution contaminants provided by DEQ. This will definitely subject landowners to more onerous rules and may well end up with property that must be abandoned. In this regard, I want to reiterate that no one can assure us that nonpoint sources will not be covered in the future. In addition, Rappahannock needs control of land use, if the Hazel and other rivers are designated as Tier III waterways, the county will not control land use, the Federal and * State government will. Finally I have to ask, how can anyone say absolutely the permanent designaion will not affect landowners when we will be subject to onerous and unknown Federal and State regulations? Have those involved in the nomination process discussed this with the landowners adjacent to the river in Rappahannock county? Do you know the terrain? Do you know what future regulations EPA and DEQ could impose on us? As a land owner living adjacent to the river, therefore, I urge the Board of Supervisors to reject the proposal to forward the Hazel River for consideration by the State Water Control Board as a Tier III Exceptional Water as it is unnecessary, burdensome and would create intrusive State and Federal regulation. Susan van den Toom Woodward Road Sperryville AUCTION 10:00 am SATURDAY MORNING, Dec. 10, at the auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA Uur last auction of 2(H)> - the holidays are here already' Lots of glass and other items - lar\>e and small -from a long-retired Manassas antique dealer (many diamonds in the rough), and other merchandise, too. This is always a fun auction full of surprises, so make plans now to attend! 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Rappahannock spent all of last winter looking for a win, finishing 0-17, at the bottom rung of the group A Bull Run district. The Panthers were only able to put 23 points on the board against one of the area’s most successful basketball programs. “We were a little nervous, and very timid with our shots,” Rappahannock coach Rhonda Jenkins said. “We had too many turnovers and we didn’t rebound well.” Despite the problems, Jenkins saw a lot of progress among her players. “We ran our offense very well and the girls really looked for each other.” In spite of their offensive coordination, the Panthers just couldn’t penetrate through the long arms of the Tiger ladies, most notably Kimmy Hopkins. Hopkins, a sophomore this year, emerged as one of the quickest defensive players on since is up for renewal later this month, I might find a company willing to insure both home and cars. Too late! 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Panther Rebecca Tupper Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Alexis Glenn REJECTED: Rappahannock’s Courtney Hutchinson blocks a Brentsville pass. led the team with eight points. Kim and Courtney Hutcheson each scored four. Noel Johns and Courtney Hutcheson each had six rebounds. After their loss to Brentsville, Rappahannock played Warren County on Friday and lost 51-39. “We looked a lot better on offense, we looked great on defense and rebounded well,” Jenkins said. “We cut our turnovers down by half. We feel really confident about facing them at home on Dec. 13, our first home game.” Photos by Ann Spieker UNDERCOVER: Will Miller blocks his man. 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ZEBRA WOOD: The special zebra striped wood of the bar is visible on the left side.. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Monty Tayloe BAR NONE: Sunnyside General Manager Philip Morgan sits beside the ancient maple bar. Anything is possible in Rappahannock By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Flying pigs are usually associated with impossible things, snowballs in hell, or at least explosions in bacon factories. Now, just outside of Sperryville, The Flying Pig is the new bar opening at Sunnyside Farms @ The Schoolhouse. “I’m British, and as pub names go it fits about with the bunch,” explained Sunnyside General Manager Philip Morgan. The new bar and grill opened for the first time on Friday, December 2 and plans to stay open Thursdays through Mondays starting at 3:00 p.m. for the winter months. “We’re just really excited to get to the point of opening,” said Morgan. Inner pig The Flying Pig is a big place with high ceilings, occupying what used to be retail space in Sunnyside’s Schoolhousebuilding on US 211. Just inside the entrance hovers the inspiration for the bar’s name, the Flying Pig himself. Being made from about 500 pounds of fiberglass, he wouldn’t of been much good at the bacon factory anyway. After the pig, the most remarkable feature of the Flying Pig is the actual bar itself. Built in 1937, according to a brass plaque attached to the wood, the bar is huge and made from polished burled maple and “zebrawood”. The bar was purchased oyer the Internet and trucked to Rappahannock in pieces from Wisconsin. .“It had been in storage for ten years, and when we got it, it didn’t look like this,” said Morgan. Currently the bar looks very good, and it looks even better at its most important part, the beer taps. Right now, the Flying Pig serves Magic Hat #9, Winterhook, Starr Hill Amber, and Newcastle Brown Ale along with the more usual Guinness, Budweiser, and Michelob. Above the bar sit two large flatscreen televisions, which will be used to show sports games like last Saturday's Virginia Tfech loss. “We’re going to have all the games in here,” explained Morgan. Hanging from the ceiling above the bar, even higher than the fiberglass pig, are huge machines which Morgan calls “smoke scrubbers ”, which wifi keep the atmosphere in the bar Photo by Jennifer Heverfy St. Nick visits From left to right, Daake Browne, Jaden Reynolds and Schuyler Reynolds visit with St. Nicholas at the Hearthstone Holiday Bazaar this past weekend, where St. Nick stopped by on a break from his holiday preparations to visit with local children. relatively smoke free. “We’re going to encourage people to smoke at the bar.” For customers who don’t believe in smoke scrubbers even though they’ve just seen a flying pig, there is an enclosed dining area across from the bar. This will allow the Flying Pig to double as a restaurant for patrons more interested in eating then watching football. The food served will be from Sunnyside’s grill, including their trademark Kobe beef hamburgers. The Flying Pig also features a large stage at the back, and according to Morgan there will be live music featured there in the future. In the pig’s eye At a meeting of the Rappa hannock Board of Supervisors several months ago, Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz spoke on the subject of the proposed bar at Sunnyside. Referencing past Rappahannock drinking establishments like the Blue Moon, the sheriff expressed concern about the new bar’s location at a highway rest stop. He told the BOS he was worried about rowdy behavior and increased drunk driving on 211. However, Morgan, who is an Episcopal priest when he’s not running Sunnyside, is aware of these concerns. “We’re sensitive to the fact that we’re a bar that’s near a main road,” said Morgan, “and that many of our customers will have to drive.” J FOUNTAIN OF JOY: The new bar offers a variety of premium draft beer. FINE DINING: The enclosed fine dining area of The Flying Pig. The Flying Pig is open Thursday through Monday at 3:00 pm. It closes at ten on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Phone: (540) 987-3607 Rappahannock County School News New Basketball Coach announces camp Coach Bob Czekaj and the RCHS Basketball Program will hold a Basketball Camp at RCES for Boys and Girls in grades K-5 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21 and 28. The cost is $25.00 payable to RCHS - Basketball Camp. Register on the first day of camp. Late camp registrations will be accepted after the first camp date. RCES cafeteria roof repaired The roof has been patched to protect the students, staff, and the interior of the building. More permanent repairs are yet to be scheduled. Wp are still working to get the responsible parties to pay for the damage. Students help others 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. Also, the. RCHS SCA is conducting a food drive. Contact the school at 987-8575 for more information. RCES is also conducting a campaign to help others during the holiday season. Contact the school at 987-8259 for more information. School Board approves RCES Band Room The School Board met Tuesday evening and approved building a Band Room addition to the new Auxiliary Gym under construction at RCES. The new Band Room had been planned as part of a larger classroom addition that could not be built as part of the construction project due to a high price tag. The $148,205 cost of the 1,200 sq. ft. addition will be paid for primarily with construction bond funds. Focus on Fine Arts: Art Show, Woodworking Display, Book Fair at RCHS this Friday, Dec. 9, from 5:308:30 p.m. The art department will show the work of many of its students. Some items on display also will be available for purchase. Students from the 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 What’s in a song? (sometimes quite a lot, actually) A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter, the musical ‘Carter Family’ of southwest Virginia left a legacy that continues to have a profound influence on country, folk, and acoustic music traditions. Their reach is so pronounced that they might almost be described as the Beatles of their era. Consider just one aspect of their legacy: June, one of Maybelle’s daughters not only performed with the ‘Family’ but went on become the wife and musical partner of country music legend Johnny Cash. The Carter’s came to musical prominence in the late 1920s, a time when hardship was very real in the midst of the Great Depression. Then as now, popular culture reflected the sense of the times. Radio was in its infancy. Everyone listened to that era’s new technology and among the most widely heard programs were those featuring the Carters. And, in keeping with the national mood, their best-known songs dealt with human tragedy and bittersweet, at best, tales of 16ve. Even today titles like “Will the Circle be Unbroken” and “Wildwood Flower” are instantly recognizable and typical of their work. There were many other songs oflament and heartache Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole of lesser renown, but each has a human story attached. One of these songs describes an incident with an uncanny connection to a memorable Rappahannock County tragedy. At 1 p.m. on May 2, 1929 a cyclone (as folks called tornadoes in those days) struck Rye Cove, a village not far from Bristol, VA. The storm struck the local high school, killing 13 and seriously injuring 50. Newspaper accounts of the devastation could easily be describing the aftermath of events in our recent memory such as hurricane Katrina. A.P. Carter lived not far from Rye Cove. The drama that played out there that spring afternoon could have been a. prototype for many of the Carter family songs, a fact not missed by A.P. The tornado prompted him to write the lament “The Cyclone of Rye Cove”: Oh, listen today, a story 111 tell With sadness and teardimmed eyes Of a dreadful cyclone that came one day And blew our schoolhouse away... Mothers so dear and fathers the same All came to the horrible scene Searching and crying, each found their own child Dying on a pillar of stone.... Rye Cove. (Rye Cove) Rye Cove, (Rye Cove) The place of my childhood and home Where in life’s early mom I once loved to roam But now it’s so silent and lone. The Carter’s recorded the song on a 10” RCA Victor 78 Record, V-10207, with the flip side containing “The Homestead and the Farm”. Price of the recording was 75 cents. We are fortunate that tornadoes are a relatively rare meteorological event in the Blue Ridge area. As observation often confirms, the wide differences in terrain make for extremely local variations in weather. Our random mountains, hollows, and valleys are usually natural deterrents to the swirling air masses that spawn tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms. But every once in a while comes a perfect storm with widespread consequences. Around 3 p.m. on May 29, 1929 a tornado struck Woodville in Rappahannock County. One child was killed, a number injured, and many homes, churches, and the town’s school (which the children were attending at the time of the storm) were destroyed or severely damaged. As with other places and people involved in depression era calamities, one might speak of a Woodville before and a Woodville after the tornado, the former a quiet, but thriving 1800s town, the latter a village bumped dramatically into the changing world of the 20th Century and beyond. There was sadness, grief, and the need to rebuild buildings and lives, however, but for a slight difference in time and place, it could have been a lot worse. It’s all in the song. For more info on the Rye Cove Cyclone and A.P. Carter’s song see www.blueridgeinstitute.org/ballads/ry ecovesong.h tml artist led rellegatta will be 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. RCES Holiday Concert Postponed from Dec. 6 to Dec. 15: Due to inclement weather, the RCES Bands and Chorus will present a performance during an assembly at the school at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 15 and again that evening at approximately 7:00 following the 6:30 Winter Holiday program featuring Kindergarten students. Rapp-Fitness Center (at RCHS)- Revised Holiday Schedule CLOSED: Dec. 26 & 27 OPEN: Dec. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Note: This is subject to change, especially if there is inclement weather. 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BOS From page A1 Supervisors was canceled due to snowy weather. Public hearings on declaring the Hazel River a Tier III State Exceptional Water and on changing the county zoning code to limit when the Board may permit a private sewage treatment facility have been rescheduled for Monday, December 12 at 7 pm at the Courthouse in Washington. The hearing on the Salvano request to change the zoning of a structure at the comer of Fodderstack and US 522 in ^lint Hill from Village Residential to Village Commercial will be held at the Courthouse on January 4 at 7 pm. The Salvanos wish to open an antique, art, framing and gift shop at the location, and would reside there. They own a similar shop in Gainesville. Numerous Flint Hill residents expressed opposition to rezoning at the meeting of the county Planning Commission. The Planning Commission has recommended approving the rezoning request. Humphrey is no band booster Castleton resident, llama farmer and perennial county meeting observer Clyde Humphrey read a letter from himself and Gwen Hays to the BOS during the public comment period. Humphrey and Hays urged constraining the school budget in order to help rein in taxes. They suggested two lines of attack. First, setting a budget for the school based upon available funds rather than upon the school systems estimate of its needs. Second, Humphrey and Hays said “the school programs that are not part of the core education curriculum, specifically, the extra curricular athletic and music programs” are not the responsibility of the taxpayer. They offered that “we believe that the general public should not be expected to pay for these programs. ...” which should instead be financed through private fund raising. Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com Second Time Around transforms discards to designer pieces By Jan Clatterbuck Rappahannock News Staff Writer At Second Time Around in Washington, Debbie and Bobby Brown combine custom furniture, refinishing, and decorative painting to create new furniture from rejects. The Browns go around to yard sales, auctions, and the landfill to get old pieces of furniture. Some are in pretty dismal shape but the Browns see the possibility in the pieces. Hence the name of their store, Second Time Around. Both Browns love rustic country furniture, and since Bobby loves to build, they are comfortable working on these kinds of pieces, bringing back the older styles to live again. The Browns have a table that illustrates this. In South Carolina, many years ago, Debbie Brown saw an old console television sitting on the side HOME IMPROVEMENT: Nothing could compliment a kitchen better than this ladder pot rack made by Bobby Brown. of the road and saw a possibility there. She used a hammer to smash the top off and sanded the top down to the wood and then stained it and put clear coat on it. Then Brown combined this with an old singer sewing machine that she had got at a yard sale creating a unique occasional table. Photo by Richard Lykes Design by Dowell The Inn at Little Washington held a contest this year to design their Christmas Card. They received 124 entries. On Sunday, December 4 the winner was announced from the five finalists. Seven-year old Joseph Dowell, a second grade student at Wakefield Country Day School, received the top prize of $250 for his design. From left to right are Klaire Gubler, Afny Chadduck, Samuel Mullaney, and Joseph Dowell Rosa LePelch, not shown, was also one of the five finalist and her work appears in the foreground below. “It was the first year that we did this and it was very successful," said executive assistant Rachel Haden who added that all of the entries are included in albums for viewing at the gallery in the inn shops. In with the old Debbie Brown has always been interested in the interior design and restoration of antique furniture in one form or another. As a little girl, the part of woodworking Brown liked best was the refinishing and staining of her father’s projects “Being the oldest of four daughters it was natural for my father to let us help him in his woodworking shop with lots of things at a young age,” recalled Debbie Brown. As she grew older, Debbie Brown continued to refinish and repaint her siblings’ furniture and sometimes did the same for neighbors.. While she likes restoration, Brown also believes that most older furniture is better made and has a more classic style than most contemporary pieces. While living in South Carolina Debbie took a two-year course in Interior Design at the local Community College. “That really restarted my interest in all of these things,” said Debbie who learned about composition, form, decorating, refinishing, reupholstering, restoring, and design and color. Debbie met her husband, Bobby Brown of Washington, while chatting online, and soon found that they had much more to talk about than the weather. Both enjoyed custom made reproductions and furniture refinishing. Bobby and his family have lived here in Rappahannock for many generations. Debbie was born in Pennsylvania, in a place much like Little Washington, in fact Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan Clatterbuck CHINA HUTCH: From a bedroom dresser to a kitchen China Hutch. Bobby Brown made the top of the hutch to go with this bedroom dresser that Debbie refinished. her grandfather lived in Washington, PA a little south of Pittsburgh. “I guess you can take the girl outta the mountains but you can’t take the mountains outta the girl” said Debbie. This mutual furniture obsession and shared background eventually led them to marry in May 2002. Bobby was a part-time rural postal carrier at the time, doing contracting jobs and building custom furniture on the side. Meanwhile, Debbie had operated a family business in retail floor covering in South Carolina. When she moved up here to Rappahannock to be with Bobby, Second Time Around began. They began restoring and refinishing furniture in their home. Both Browns began collecting more furniture. They had acquired many antiques from their respective families, and these needed to be restored and refinished because of many years in basements and bams. Debbie had started decorative painting as a hobby tnd found that she really loved it. She began practicing this skill, and the Browns began giving painted and restored furniture as presents. Tb friends and family. Typically, Debbie would find an interesting piece of long past useful furniture and lug it home, then Bobby would say, “What are you going to do with that?” Already in her mind Debbie would have a plan for it. This brings them to where they are now with their dream to live in a town they call “Paradise” and give other people’s treasures a little tender loving care and their own “Second Time Around.” Give them a call at 675-2313 or drop in to Tiger Valley Road in Washington and see some of their work. ATTENTION VIRGINIA MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES * Consider yoi\ y€.&X\y from your Medicare benefits...then see how Optima Medicare Preferred plans deliver! I \a/<s*v\V Me<Alewe wiVU gve^F* covev^ige <nv\<A bene-PiVs. 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Christmas in Little Washington By Anita L Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Wrinr While Saturday was dear, cold and bright, Sunday mom* ; ing started out drizzly and foggy. j But by mid-morning, the - 1 clouds parted and the Holiday Parade was on as scheduled. Avon Hall was abuzz with activity as parade coordinator Denise Chandler orchestrated the line-up which started with the Piedmont Caledonia Pipes and Drums led by Dave McGrabb, Mayor Eugene Leggett and his wife Clarissa f driven by Don Sherman and Vice Mayor Reinhardt Lynch ■ along with one of the Inn at - Little Washington’s famous dal* - matians, Pearl, who was driven hi a 1926 Cadillac by Lorirtg Anderson. Clyde Humphrey and Gwen Hayes had two festively - attired llamas in the parade followed by the Waggin’ Hearts Therapy Dogs who were not only dressed for Christmas but were ready to pose with children after die parade for pictures. . The Rappahannock County High School Band could be heard from Main Street as they entered the town in full regalia with band director Matt Yonkey * proudly escorting them. With a saxophone hidden In a red Christmas stocking, garland covered flutes and a big sound the band marched through town to the cheers and applause of some 150 county residents who lined Main and Gay Streets in the Town of Washington, - -The 4-H Tally Ho Club boast-., t' ‘ ©d one large horse and a small ■ pony Uong with cheerful smiles and bedecked dogs. Thf> Washington Volunteer ' Fire Department was fortunately not on call and Santa Claus was able ;o catch a ride atop a fiery red engine. Attar the parade Santa Claus greeted children at Santa's Workshop in Sunnysld* Square. Town ccuncftwoman Claudia IHtcheSi turned eif ter a day to ' assist Santa md her coterhjl garb and pointed ears only sddtxf to the spirit of the event '. which had Sown folk raving.. The Washington Baptist ■ Church natf Brunswick Stew and Christmas Chili on hand as well aa gingerbread decorating and a Omgerbresd House that was raffled. ^vv.. ■ Members of the first Baptist Church cho-T sang by the fountain a?* I iraw of the town’s basins see hosted Open \ •• • • Housas during the afternoon. The naarby Towns of Wartenton, Mrddleburg ee*J ■ Leesburg have a teog-sfcmflng. • tradition of Christmas parades. * White this om wm smell m comparison,- H‘s « firs. er*J everyone tevotwd was thrilled with the outcome. • v-.v “I couldn't oelteve H, said m sme/eti Reljihardf Lynch, r;;» “WhtrT* '?m turned us corner, there wvre aR these people*. I've never been in a parade before, it ' wmgreat”: y■.1; - •7 ■ > Tlie titaaington Hcapltt If " and Victors Association spon^f ,-;*of«d IW$ tf«t ever'Christmss® - r ln Um Washington’ went and *M Indications t»m that its sue-- :; will certainly -.lead to future' ones.. i m vnmmmGommntw - 4. wlilcli ifclrtrt rmm&0$ Burtim CmM-Bt msm : ‘ . PaoPtiif spa, Htcfrsi® f&kwmz,. Anita Btmrmmt, ani (Smima■'"■ Welc.fr ce^fcratsd sfrer tt» evanf "mm i toast:©! xfciiiipapw art: . plant toimtt tart®' for' ft**"4 year's 'Christmas to Little Washington art Holiday Parade." For mote snfommrt or Hfotftlftie teleeiine i‘ nirtttlp of thf. WashJr^tQfi Hoa,>iiiillfy .. ®rt Visitant Assoc tatlpt,, please contact president

Upcoming Events Previews This Holiday Season the coffee beans are going to the dogs! Celebrate this holiday season with a great cup of coffee with your choice of three of our very special ECOW Holiday Blends. We have dressed up our dogs in their favorite holiday hats and Central Coffee Roasters produced a special blend to match their personalities. • Forrest - Dark & Powerful, • Opus - Big & Bold, • Hanna - Smooth but Strong The best part of this great Coffee is that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to RAWL - Rappahannock Animal Welfare League for a very special doggie holiday for all. What a great Christmas gift. John Oravec and Terri Lehman Epicurious Cow 13830 Lee Hwy Amissville VA 20106 540-675-2269 . ■ ' www.epicusriouscow.com Bleu Rock swings into salsa Many in the community are getting very used to the music . venue that happens with fair .'regularity every Thursday evening at the Bleu Rock Inn in . Washington. j But for those who just can’t . sit still, there’s more. ■ “We’re adding something new,” said Chef Jim McCullough. Starting Sunday, December 4, McCullough’s wife, Yonieludis cespedes-banchez Jem began onenng salsa classes. At $10 each, it’s a bargain since Jeni is an experienced . salsa dancer and instructor. * r Classes run from 3-5 p.m. v,.. Future sessions are: December 11,18 January 8,15, 22 • 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. Photo courtesy of Kathryn Treanor Mark Alien’s Bi-plane Winter Concert at ;Rappahanncok High School Get ready for an evening full of music and fun. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 14, at 7 p.m. The Rappahannock County High School Concert Band, Chorus and Jazz Ensemble will get you in the mood for the holidays with music and song. The students have been learning new music and preparing solos under the direction of Matt Yonkey and Lynne Fournier. The two programs will share the proceeds from the requested admission of $3 for adults and $1 for students. The concert will be held in the auditorium but please plan to arrive early for good seats and to browse the auction items before the concert. There will be a wonderful Silent Auction and Raffle before and after the concert packed with a great variety of items. There will be many theme trays and baskets as well as a sculpture created by Jeff Rechin and a 45-minute bi-plane ride offered by Mark Allen. For you sweet thing lovers, there will be a delicious dessert donated by Howie Swaim from Cheesecake.com Tb; s a perfect opportunity to show your support for the schoe. jnd and your community. Please don’t miss this evenu . of fun and entertainment. Civil War Roundtable meeting . The Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable’s monthly , dinner meeting will be held Wednesday, December 14,2005 at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Everyone, members and ~ non-members are invited and welcome. , Mr. John Fox will talk on the “Brutal Realities of Wan The .Story of the 35th Georgia Infantry.’’ John grew up in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Washington & Lee University with a BA in U.S. History in 1981. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army for seven years as an armor officer and aviator. While living in Atlanta, GA he was a member of the Atlanta Civil War Roundtable for 13 years. John now lives in Winchester, VA. He is advisory board member of the Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War institute and a member of the Museum of the Confederacy and the Civil War Preservation Trust. When John is not researching Georgia Civil War information, he works as a pilot for American Airlines. The evening starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by the program. Guests can come just for the program if they wish. For reservations and directions call President Jim Flanagan at 540-439-3549 by Monday, December 12. Religious Notes 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 6753333. 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. The Christmas Play “I Wonder” will be presented by the children at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly on Sunday afternoon, December 11 at 2 p. m. Following the play will be a covered dish dinner at “Reager School” social hall beside the Church. Everyone is welcome. Admission to the play is a can of food for the needy. The Annual Children’s Christmas program at Washington Baptist Church will take place on Sunday, December 18, at 10 a. m. The title of this year’s mini-musical is “Baby Jesus, We Love You.” The public is invited. We also will have our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Saturday, December 24, at 7 p. m. Please note that our worship service for Sunday, December 25, will be at 10 a. m. rather than our normal worship hour of 11 a. m. There will be no Sunday School classes that day. We would like to extend an invitation to all who would come to our Christmas day worship service. Special music will be provided by our Adult Choir throughout the Advent season. For more information you may call the Church Office at 675-3336. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church will have their Christmas program on Sunday, December 18th at 7 p. m. Everyone is welcome. Forest Grove Baptist Church will hold a 1920s style Christmas Candlelight Service on December 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will be displaying a live outdoor Christmas Nativity during the evenings of December 19-23. Travelers on Route 522 will be able to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas from the comfort of their own vehicles. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will be served to those who drive through the church parking for a closer look. Mt. Lebanon Baptist is conveniently located in Rappahannock County between the towns of Culpeper and Sperryville. For more information call, (540) 987-8354. 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 - 5:00pm 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, 540-6753336 or 540-987-9101 Sponsored by the Rappahannock Community Carte Coalition Births It’s a girl! Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ray Atkins have been blessed by the birth of their daughter, Abigail Elizabeth. Abigail was bom November 8 at Fauquier Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Atkins of Sperryville. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Mills of Amissville and Mr. James Mauro of Warrenton. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mauro of, Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Carlin Mills of Amissville. It’s a boy! Arthur and Kelly Goff of Amissville proudly announce the birth of their son, Carter Randall Andrew Goff. Carter was bom on November 27 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long. Other proud family members include his brother, John F. Thomas, III of New Market, paternal grandparents, Robert and Florence Goff and maternal grandparents, John and Mary Elias of Odenton, Maryland. Carter Randall Andrew Goff A golden anniversary celebrated Lonnie and Ruth Clatterbuck of Sperryville will celebrate their 50“ wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 10. They were married in Rappahannock County and have lived in the county for most of their 50 years of marriage. They have two daughters and two sons, six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. A party was held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department on December 2 to help them celebrate this very special golden anniversary. Lonnie and Ruth Ciatterbuck The party was given by their children and grandchildren with approximately 50 guests in attendance. There was plenty of good food and entertainment. It was a wonderful surprise for the couple that shocked them speechless. Thanks to all who attended for making it a special memory that they will cherish in their hearts forever. Congratulations Lonnie and Ruth! Photo by Raymond Boc Taken by surprise John Marshall Dodson of Sperryville was more than surprised last weekend when his nephews dragged him to a supposed child’s birthday party at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department hall. About 40 of his family members and neighbors gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday. Obituaries Keith A. Menefee Family in Amissville Keith Allen Menefee, 27, of Culpeper died Sunday, December 4. He was bom on June 23, 1978 in Charlottesville to Mr. William C. Menefee and Mrs. Glenda Faye Barnette. Mr. Menefee is survived by his three children; Devon Allen Menefee and his mother Ari Anne McClary of Standardsville, Matthew Ryan and Nicholas Kaden Menefee and their mother Katy Paratore of Amissville. He is also survived by his mothers fianc6 Bo Edwards, a paternal grandmother Della Menefee, one sister Sharon Gail Jenkins and her husband Pete both of Culpeper, one brother Ricky William Menefee and his wife Polly both of Rixeyville. Additional survivors include one niece, two nephews and one great niece The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Found and Sons Chapel Culpeper 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. Funeral Services will be held 11a.m. on Friday, December 9 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels of Culpeper with Rev. Bemie Jemigan officiating. Interment will follow at Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Thompson, Kyle Myers, Dwayne Wharton, Chris Pullen, Eric Lacy and Jack Rutherford Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pete Jenkins, Timothy Martin II, Michael Wharton and Marshall Bowers. See DEATHS, Page B4 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)*25-0937 , Find your new home Wtthlhe jmeiSh RappahamockNeus * 540-675-3349 Peace is the stillness of a baby sleeping Peace is a quid walk m the woods, the tranquility of a small pond. Peace it gentle lovejor owe another. Great word.. .Peace! It teem to beta stark contrast to our busy, crazy lines today. Hore and more things to do, too much traffic, noise and crowds everyvhere we go; and in the world around us, war and natural disasters. These things are not peaceful But peace is not something outside ounehet It Is within. Bis the quiet calmness of mind and soul unperturbed, undismayed. It is difficult to acquire this frame of mind, this serene spirit To achieve ft , we need guidance and help. Ve can turn to our church. There, we can get our I problem in order, get a better perspective on our difficulties and consult with | our Creator. ‘May the God of peace . equip you with everything good for doing : Wfc wiM, and may He work in us wbat is pleasing to Him. (Hebrews 1J JO-21) Peace of heart is a two-way street—our way to God, and His way to us Let God help you find peace within as you attend your chosen bouse of \ worship each week 4ft 1-11 M TUSHY M M train ^■cnptUBtrs S*kct*c1 by Tr* Asn&iai' Bit** >-Wv Copyaghl W* Ke>a&r AMtom, Vit&paper 'vt/vn* P 0 BacdUtT. CteHr,m$*t* V.J 22H06. mwm A*ne*iJory ABERDEEN ^2^ BARN Ju D 1 Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Upcoming Events All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p ,m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@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, dont 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. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 937-4869. December 8: Trivia Night at The Griffin Tavern in Hint Hit! 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 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 9: Come hear music at The Griffin Tavern. Tonight it’s Blues and Soul by the Jamie Lynch Band December 10: Rappahannock County High School Powder Puff Football game. Rappahannock County High’s First Ever Powder Puff Football Game Powder Puff Game - Saturday December 10th at 1 p. m. Junior girls vs. Senior girls and half time male cheerleading show Adults $5, Children 5-12, $3 and children 4 and under- FREE December 10: Living Nativity There will be a Living Nativity on Saturday December 10 from 6-8 p. m. in the Red Shed beside the Rappahannock County Library. You can walk up the path to the shed, lit by luminiari, to hear the Christmas Story and carols, or you may view the setting from your car on Route 211. Sponsored by the Rappahannock United Methodists. December 10: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm & music at Hearthstone School on Saturday, December 10 from 5-7 p. m. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. There are plenty of drums & instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation: $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Wendi (540) 9878417. December 10: Music at The Griffin Tavern. Tonight come hear classic rock and blues by Elizabeth Lawrence December 10-11: A Christmas Carol at Ki Theatre Ki Theatre has been presenting a Christmas play for most of the last 14 years at our theatre on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. This year we will be presenting “A Christmas Carol”. The play, based on Charles Dickens’ story, has actors from the community ranging in age from 4 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 Sun and Moon Yoga Rt. 231, 6 miles south of Sperryville. For information contact: Tanya: (202) 441-8138, Mary (540) 815-1215 or Belle Meade (540) 987-9748 Pre-registration is not required. Cost: by offering, we have a limited number of mats and props. Bring your own just in case. December 11: Santa Claus at Gray Ghost Vineyard Avoid the mall and chaos of commercialism! Santa makes a visit to Gray Ghost on Sunday, December 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event and every child receives a special gift. Cameras are welcomed and encouraged. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at (540) 9374869. December 11: Christmas lunch with Santa Claus The Chester Gap Fire & Rescue Department invites you to a Christmas Lunch with Santa Claus on Sunday, December 11 starting at 12:00 p.m. The cost will be $5 ages 12 and up, $3 ages 7 to 11 and free ages 6 and under. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, drinks and desserts. Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling too. Come bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of fun. December 11: Christmas Breakfast The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be having a Christmas Breakfast on Sunday, December 11 from 7 a.m. to 1 p. m. Buffet Style will be served. Adults, $7, Children $3 and kids under three eat free. Four by six picture with Santa in'card will be $6. Breakfast to include, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, pancakes, french toast, fried apples, home fries and cereal and milk. For more information call Joe Peregory II at (540) 937-6163 or (540) 937-4110. December 12: Sushi Night at The Griffin Tavern Scrumptious rolls and sashimi platters made especially for you by Chef Matt. This is some of the best sushi you will find around. Warm or cold sake also served. December 13: Dart League at The Griffin Tavern Games start at 7 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee. Come in and sign up and play with some of the best arrow men in the county. Try for a tournament trophy at season’s end. December 13, 20: Red Cross blood drives RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES IN DECEMBER: 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. To 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 14: Winter Concert at Rappahannock County High School Come out and hear some sensational holiday music as the Rappahannock County High School Band performs on Wednesday, December 14, in the auditorium at the high school. Concert starts at 7 p.m. but come early for the silent auction and raffle. In addition to a wide variety of holiday baskets, there are some special items like a 45-minute ride in Mark Allen’s bi-plane. The jazz ensemble and chorus will be performing as well. It’s a great way to get in the holiday spirit and support your local musicians. December 14, 20: Flu shots Flu shots will be given at the Rappahannock County Health Department on December 14 from 9 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. and at 1 p. m. to 2 p.m. and on December 20 from 8:30 a. m. to 10 a.m. December 15: RappFLOW Monthly Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW) will 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. December 16: Shooting Match Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will be having their final night of shooting match for the season. Tbp prize for the night will be a live hog. Prices for the round are $10 per shot or three shots for $20. For more information contact C.C.V.F.C. At (540) 9374110. December 16: Music at the Griffin Tavern features your favorite Beaties cover band - Glass Onion! December 17: Breakfast with Santa The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill is having a special breakfast with Santa. Bring the kids to enjoy a breakfast buffet, songs, stories and fun with St. Nick. Doors open at 10 a.m. Come back in the evening to catch classic rock music with Robbie Limon. December 17: Citrus Fruit still available Citrus Fruit is still available, call Sally Havstad at 987-9342 or come to the co-op on Thursday, December 15, Friday, December 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, December 17 at 8 a.m. to 12 noon. December 18: Grace Church Concert Series Carols by Candlelight - A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m. Suggested donation is $20. The church is located at 6507 Main Street in The Plains, Virginia. Early seating is advised and childcare is available. For further information, call (540) 253-5177 or visit www.gracechurch.net 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. 35 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 USDAFood Commodities. Registration & Distribution will be first come - first served! Questions my be directed to (540) 6753716, (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. December 18: Ross Hill Veterinary Practice, PC Christmas Party The veterinarians and staff at Rose Hill Veterinary Practice invite you and your pets, large and small, to drop by the clinic on Sunday, December 18, from 1-4 p. m. to celebrate the holidays. Enjoy hot apple cider and snacks before having your photo taken with Santa. We are located on Rt. 211 across the street from Rappahannock County High School. We look forward to seeing you there. December 18: Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association The monthly meeting of the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association will be held on Sunday, December 18 at the Extension Office located on Gay Street in Washington. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information about this organization and/or how you can become a member, phone president John MacPherson at (540) 675-3757. December 21: Garden Club Christmas luncheon. The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 21 at the Bleu Rock Inn beginning at 12 noon. Members are reminded to bring a small gift to share. Those members who are making centerpieces for display and for judging should arrive promptly. This is an annual affair, and as is traditional, there will be no horticulture displays or judging. 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 offc ing 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 whitcairn@aol.com Preview Special Education Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 15 On Thursday, December 15 at 3:45 p.m. the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) of Rappahannock County Public Schools will meet at the high school library. . SEAC was formerly known as the Local Advisory Committee (LAC). Present Committee members include Rose Ann Sharp, Marsha Thompson, Marrieta Verrill, Helen Williams, Karen Alexander, Sherry Hamill-Huff, Edith Clark, Linda Clark, Janet Jenkins, Elizabeth Lee-Harris, Jennings Hobson, Ellen Mustoe, and Ester Settle. The purpose of the meeting on December 15 is to acknowledge the ever-increasing diversity of our student population and to celebrate the work performed on behalf of all children, particularly those with disabilities! Our scheduled topic of discussion for this meeting is the establishment of a school policy regarding the inclusion of students with v disabilities in the general education curriculum and classrooms. : The philosophy of Rappahannock’s • Special Services Department is one that provides opportunities for learning for a diversi- « ty of learners. Ideally, our schools are places where children are valued and differences are seen as opportunities, not obstacles. The inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education curriculum plays a big part in this learning opportunity. The December 15th meeting is open to any and all parents, teachers, community members who wish to attend and learn more about inclusion and participate in the discussion of how we can improve each Rappahannock student’s classroom experience. Please RSVP Fran Moore Rrebser at the School Board Office (540.987.8773) if you are interested in participating in this year’s SEAC. 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 SynergyDance with Virginie (937*5609) 6 to 7:30 p. m. $15/drop in or $72 for 6 weeks session All Nia/Yoga classes are $15/drop in or monthly rates - $55/1 day per week $75/ 2 days per week private sessions and studio rentals, call Km 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 maryomeara@earthlink. net, or call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215. Hope to see you. Care Cafe - Thursdays 10 a. m. - Noon — Invite your friend who is ill, bereaved, a caregiver, or a family member of a loved one deployed in the military to the Care Cafe for a cup of coffee, a brief respite, a place to sit and chat. Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. Community Prayer Hour, Thursdays, Noon until 1:00 pm, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton. Non-denominational. Come for prayer. Chaplain Liz Danielsen (540) 349-5814. October-December: Ballet Classes Ballet is a fun way to get fit and gain yrength and flexibility. Registration is now open jr 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 darner, 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

Deaths * From Page B2 ; William E. Settle, Jr. .* Washington resident William Edward “Bud” -* Settle, Jr., 62, of Washington died Wednesday, November 30, * at Fauquier Hospital in War;Z renton. _ Mr. Settle was born March 18, 1943 in Rappahannock County, son of the late William - Edward Settle, Sr. and •“ Elizabeth Fincham Settle of « Wan enton. He was a 1961 graduate of . Rappahannock High School and retired as a highway inspector for Fairfax County. Mr. Settle was a member of the Washington Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police. Mr. Settle is survived by his mother, one son William Edward Settle III of Washington, two daughters Sherry Keith of Catlett, VA and Shelly Bailey of Warren County; one sister Betty Jean Moulis of Maryland; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonas Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Enis Jenkins, Wayne Pullen, Henry Middlebrook, and Bobby Frazier. Honorary pallbearers were Nelson Clatterbuck, Jimmy Clatterbuck, Sam Snead, Roger Pearson, Michael Keith, and John Eubanks. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 5 at Washington Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Phillip Bailey. Burial was followed in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Baptist Church, do Phillip Bailey, PO. Box 200, Washington, VA 22747. Robert B. Mathieson III Amissville resident Robert (Bob) Baxter Mathieson III of Amissville passed away on November 29 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Bob was bom in England on Jr 'ZOetc&tKe, Pe££en&a*t... \, This unique 50 acre property takes advantage of the serenity and views of the Virginia countryside. You will be surrounded in taste and comfort, while every thoughtful extra has been accommodated in construction and in quality. 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Additional survivors include three sisters Marion Tew (Bill) of Puryear, Tennessee, Dorothy Waller (Wayne) of Sperryville, and Marge Montague of Washington. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will miss him tremendously. Ruth Virginia Dennis Beddingfield Native of Rappahannock Ruth Virginia Dennis Beddingfield died November 22 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. She was bom in Hagerstown, MD., on July 31, 1923 to the late Rev. William B. Dennis and Alice Zombro Dennis. At the age of seven, she and her family moved to Scrabble, Virginia, a little town at the foot of Red Oak Mountain. Mrs. Beddingfield went to school at Hope Hill and Woodville then to the Sperryville W. C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503-7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. 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Directly opposite the ODH kennels, this 3 BR, 2 BA home boasts mountain views, a woodland pond, three fenced paddocks, 2 run-in sheds, and a garage/barn all on 5.32 acres near the village of Orlean. Cozy fireplace in the living room, charming woodstove in the knotty pine paneled den, and nicely landscaped garden areas make this the ideal equestrian property. $549,500. Alan Zuschlag 540-93 7-6124 Major's Holloas Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acre;, on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperrwille. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to vaptun. the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschbig 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 114 Acres, Hume, VA 114 mainly open acres with a log cabin and another small farm building. Superb views to the Blue Ridge and as tar south as Old Rag. I hc property has a Virginia Outdoor Foundation Easement and cannot be further subdivided. There is a creek and several smaller streams. $22,000 per acre. Carole Miller 703-705-9110 100 Acres, Delap lane, VA 100 acres on the west slope of l ittle Cobbler Mountain, 2/3 open, 1/3 wooded with spectacular, private views to the Blue Ridge and down Little Cobbler Valley. The parcel has a four bedroom perc. protective covenants, and a creek, stream, and springs. SI 3,000 per acre. Carole Miller 703-705-9110 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. $1,450,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood lorest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper eles~ations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory neaj- Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Big Woods, Amissville, VA Two beautifully wooded and gently rolling parcels of 71 and 5S acres surrounded by larger farms and land in 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. Si2,000 an acre. Howie Swaim 540-937-3996 Alan Zuscblag 540-937-6124 ■ Ruth D. Beddingfield High School where she graduated in 1942. Soon after graduation she married a young soldier, Gurthie Beddingfield. She was a devoted wife and mother. She worked in the office for Dr. Mills and Dr. Ryu and also the insurance office at the Alexandria Hospital and the offices of Dr. Murphy, Thomas and Pekal. After her husband died in 1980, she lived alone for awhile then she went to Maiyland to five with her son. Then she moved to Colonial Beach in a house next to her sister, Lolita. There she lived happily for five years caring for her beautiful flowers and helping her neighbors. After this terrible sickness struck her, she then went back to her son in Maryland and from there to the Holy Cross Hospital where on November 22 she went home to be with the Lord. one is 9ui vivcu uy a ouii, Duffy Beddingfield, and wife, Shelly, two granddaughters, one grandson, four great-granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include three sisters, Lolita, Colleen and Joyce and husband, Rufus Scott, two brothers, Dickie Dennis and wife Pat and Warren Dennis and wife Mary and two sisterin-laws and many family members and friends. Mrs. Beddingfield was preceded in death by a daughter, Ginger B. Wease, four sisters, Marie, Gloria, and still-born twin girls, two brothers, Jack and* Bill Dennis, and four brother-in-laws, one nephew and one niece. A funeral service was held Monday, November 28 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. Burrell M. Luttrell Native ofAmissville Burrell Mohun Luttrell, 85, died on November 8 in Beaumont, TX. He was bom on December 24,1919 inAmissville, son of the late Landem H. and Etta Jeffries Luttrell. Mr. Luttrell graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1948 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was in the Army Air Force for See DEATHS, Page B5 Inspiring, TfiaugM& by Randy Minter LAYING SOLDIERS TO REST Located in nearly every state as well as in foreign countries, military cemeteries were created for the burial of war casualties, veterans, and their dependents. During the American Revolutions, soldiers were interred in existing burial ground near the place of the battle. During the Civil War, owing to a critical shortage of cemetery space, lots were acquire near hospitals, where more soldiers died than on the battlefield. When the inadequacy of this strategy became apparent. Congress passed legislation on 1862 authorizing the creation of a national cemetery system. Within the year, 14 national cemeteries were created. 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Telling a ‘real’ hunting story Somebody told me a week or so ago after I had written something about hunting, “You should write a ‘real’ hunting story.” Maybe I should. But, what is a ‘real’ hunting story? You decide. It was the last week of black powder season, and the forecast for this particular day was cloudy with rain expected later in the day. This usually means a front is coming in, a change in barometric pressure, and, for the hunter, game will be moving. If you want to hunt, get out there. I sat down on my favorite rock, that has a little depression in it that just fits my backsides, and an overhanging red cedar that I can scrunch back under. It was 6:20 a.m. That wasn’t quite early enough, but with the cloudiness, daylight did not come early, and it was still in good time, and before reasonable shooting light, anyway. A beautiful morning It was another wonderful morning to hunt. As forecast, it was cloudy early, and no wind was stirring. The leaves were gone from the top of the mountain, but the lower ridges were still beautiful in their autumn dress. Sitting there, for about a half hour, marveling at this awesome gift of another day in the field, I saw a deer on the distant ridge. I was sure it was a buck, from the way he acted. The deer wasn’t feeding, but moving steadily along with its head down. It was a big deer - had to be a buck. I put the scope on the deer to check it out. (And, yes, I do use a scope on my black powder gun. The inability of my aging eyes to focus both on open sights and the distant target, and hunting ethics, demand it.) In muzzle loader season, all deer are legal. But, if you hunt much, the lure of the big buck is always present. I wanted a better look. men, me aoe raisea ner head, and I knew I had guessed wrong again. So, it was a doe acting like a buck. She had no yearlings with her, and I wondered if she was following some old buck’s scrape line. The rut was in full swing. She turned and went over the ridge. I smiled. A pack of dogs? Hunkering down under the cedar, I only had to wait about 15 minutes for the next excitement. Two dogs come trotting across the ridge, very nearly where the doe had been. But, wait, they were not dogs. They were slick and sassy coyotes. I tell you that because the last two I sent to coyote heaven, a number of years ago, also in muzzle loader season, were mangy and emaciated looking. These two, obviously, had been doing very well for themselves. At whose expense, I cannot say. The one in the lead, with a whitish coat, probably the female, went out of sight in the brush. The second one, a bit larger, had a beautiful tan and white coat, and they were both moving along at a pretty good clip. I put the old side hammer Hawken up and cocked it. At the hammer’s click, the larger one froze for an instant, and looked square at me, then tore off through the brush, passing the smaller one. They were better than 100 yards away, and, though alerted, were intent on their direction of travel. They were quartering towards me, and would pass through a draw about 75 yards out. I found an opening in the brush, and when the smaller one went through, I dropped the hammer. The instant the smoke pole roared, I said a bad word under my breath. I was sure I had missed. Can’t win them all As I reloaded, I watched the far end of the gully. The only thing I saw emerge was the larger of the two coyotes. I sat down and waited. I was certain I had made a bad shot, and I was not happy with myself. I tried not to feel too bad; they Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com had been moving quickly. I made a mental note to tell the landowner about the coyotes. In another 20 minutes, and by now it was probably about 7:30 a.m., I caught a slight movement in the brush off to my left. The sun had broken through the clouds, and the movement was directly under the sun. I pulled the brim of my hat down and squinted and strained my eyes. What I saw was a yearling, feeding on honeysuckle. I watched and waited, and in another five minutes, I could also make out the doe. They were moving north, along a brush line, and though they were only about 120 yards away, I still had trouble seeing them clearly because of the sun. After a bit, they worked themselves still further up the brush line, and I could see them better, but now, the cedar tree was hiding them. I very carefully got up and, keeping the tree between me and the deer, eased around on the upper side. By this time, they had made out my movement, and were locked in' on me, but still weren’t too sure if they should be concerned or not. I eased the gun up. An easy shot. But, I had already made my jerky, the bologna this year turned out really well, and I had just about enough burger in the freezer to keep my domestic partner happy for pretty near the whole year. I watched them. Then, they both jerked their heads back in the direction from which they had come, and I thought, there has to be a buck back there. How now black cow? I slowly lowered the heavy rifle and cautiously turned my head to see what they were looking at. A cow? I thought it was a black angus cow. Then it moved. It was a bear. A pretty big one. I smiled again. I have taken two bear in previous years, both with the bow and arrow. I have passed up many opportunities to take others since then. I have no problem with people hunting bears, but I so eiyoy seeing them in the wild, I usually just watch. He ambled over to a mock olive bush. (My son says they are autumn olives.) He stood up as though he had been made to walk on two feet, not four. Then, he reached both front legs high into the bush, and pulled down a limb. When he did this, I almost changed my mind about shooting. He looked as big as the side of a barn. I smiled again, and continued to watch, still amazed. Where is he headed? He fed on the berries for a bit, and then headed towards the end of the draw, from which the lone coyote had emerged. Then he was out of sight for awhile. The doe and the yearling continued their northerly trek, and were soon gone. I watched the gully and waited for the bear to come into view again, to see what he would do next. He did not come out of the gully. My mind flashed to an event many years ago. Two young fellows were squirrel hunting and moving slowly, parallel to one another, along a river. They happened upon a turkey. One of them shot the turkey and it dropped on the spot. They continued hunting in the same direction, and, a bit later, a big red fox, also hunting, passed between them, hunting in the opposite direction. This is the truth; they did not shoot the fox. Probably should have. I won’t tell you in which county they were hunting. After a bit, they converged, and headed back for their turkey. The last they saw of that big bird was as it was being Deaths From Page B4 four years. He was an executive with Western Union for 35 years where his work took him to England, Germany and France. He also lived in New Jersey, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. He was very active in the Lions Club and a 50-year Mason. He and his wife, Mazing had been living in Silsbee, TX since 1973. Mr Luttrell will be remembered as a loving husband, brother and father. He leaves behind his loving wife, Maxine F. Luttrell of Silsbee, two daughters, Lisa L. Kirkpatrick of Post, TX and Judy A. Brewer of College Station, TX, a son, Capt. David E. Luttrell of Copperas Cove, TX. Additional survivors include a sister, Janwsley Dennis of Amissville, a niece and five grandchildren. A memorial Service was held on Tuesday, November 15 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Qje Silsbee Lions Club, P. O. Box 443, Silsbee, TX 77656 in memory of Burrell M. Luttrell. dragged over a far, far hill by a smart red fox. Where did he go? I thought about that turkey. I thought about the bear. I thought about the coyote I had shot at. Bears are opportunistic feeders. They will eat berries, grapes, persimmons, nuts, grubs, worms, moles,- bees, honey, and ground squirrels if they can catch them or dig them out, and just about- anything else they can chew up and swallow. If there are bears around where you field dress your deer, there will be nothing there in the morning. Would he eat a coyote? I didn’t know. I began to suspect he might. sneaking up on a bear As I approached the area where the coyote had been when I took the shot, I could see nothing. No bear, no coyote, no evidence of a hit. But, I knew the bear was still in the area, because I had watched the other side of the thicket adjoining the gully, and he had not emerged. I eased further into the thicket. And, there he was, gorging himself on autumn olives. There were several large olive bushes, and he was standing up, leaning into them, feeding, just as unconcerned as he could be. Bears, for all their abilities, do not possess the best eyesight. They have extraordinary senses of smell and hearing, but they just don’t see that well, compared to deer or turkeys. I wanted to see how big he really was. I eased to within about 30 yards. He was a nice, slick, healthy looking bear, and as black as coal. I would guess his live weight to be about 250 pounds, maybe a tad more. 1 hat s close enough Then, he got down on all fours, and I couldn’t see him as well as I could when he had been standing. The largest of the olive bushes began to shake rather vigorously, and I started to question the wisdom of sneaking up on this fellow. I started backing away, slowly. He came walking out of the olive bushes, headed away from me. I put the scope on him. I whistled. He stopped and looked back at me, as much as to say, “Now, what do YOU want.” I put the gun down and he went on his way. I smiled. I looked for any sign that I had hit the coyote. There was no hair, no blood, no nothing. I searched every hummock and bramble and thicket in the area for over an hour. Nothing. I had missed cleanly. The best kind of miss, if you have to miss. Wily coyote, 1; road runner, 0, this time. A successful hunt . I walked back to the truck. I couldn’t stop smiling. I was practically singing. I was happy, content, and grateful for the best hunting experience I had had in a long time. And, I repeat what I know I have said here before, if you judge the success of your time afield by the weight of your game bag, you have missed an awful lot that hunting has to offer. And, that, my friend, is a real, true hunting story. Until next time, stay well, and keep your powder diy. ■T Your Country Property Realtors 3BR/3BA split foyer home situated on nice 1.5 acre comer lot. Bonus rooms on lower level, recreation room for entertaining. Mew appliances, hardwood floors in dining kitchen area w/Berber carpet in bedrooms. Detached 2-car garage, paved driveway, storage shed included. Partially fenced backyard all ready for your children or pets. Sellers are very motivated! FQ5443939 Locally owned and managed. $449,950 Your Hometown Realtors- www.samsneadrealty.cxjm 540-987-9243 gr Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life j fie fie Sycamore Mid Mouse & (gardens This property boasts some of the most spectacular views in Rappahannock County situated on 51.23 acres. Two miles of walking trails meander through the property. Located within one mile of Little Washington is this fourbedroom, four-bath home with three fireplaces. Home has hardwood floors and a fifty-foot wrap around deck, fully finished walk-out lower level with full kitchen, large bedroom and bath makes an ideal mother-in-law suite with fireplace. Workshop and artist studio. Offered at $1,750,000 79 Wooded Acres Many building sites, mature trees with picturesque streams. Winter views. Endless possibilites. You really have to walk this property to see all it has to offer. Offered at $995,000 i i , — — .— .. 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel: butch@rapprealestate.com Trish Bartholomew: tbartl@earthlink.!.et *6 APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES ft £9 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com ® * Kaye & Rick Kohler ! f540:675-1373 RealEstateIII.com/Kohle alEstateIII

mmPn rentier Each OffICt INOf rtNIHNTIY OWNED AMO OftRAffO OFFICE: 703 802-2850 TOLL FREE: 800 297-8382 ^WEB: WVW.KATHY0NEAL.COM v Email: Kath yc®kathyONeal.com X Bright and light 3 bedroom, 2 bath raised rambler with fully finished walk out basement. 1.75 Acre lot with private road. Enjoy beautiful mountain views from your deck. Large country kitchen with built-in microwave and self-cleaning oven. Skylights in kitchen, large storage building (16' * 12’ ) with electricity and 2 carports. Great convenient commuter location near I 66. * Warm and inviting 4/S bedroom, 3 bath colonial Cape Cod with wide plank pine floors and other authentic accents. Heated with 2 high efficiency gas furnaces. PICS, attached handicapped accessible apartment with full kitchen. Near country club with golf course. 10 Wooded acres with ail weather stream. This is a home with style and character, in a beautiful setting. STT1 Manassas $415,000 Totally transformed 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler on large fenced yard. Open and light! ( athcdral ceiling and new gas fireplace in living room. Brand new custom kitchen with new 42" cabinets, new gas range, recessed lights and pretty bay window. laminated wood floors in kitchen and living room. Upgraded light fixtures throughout. New carpet in bedrooms. Take a Visual Tour of these homes at www.KathyONeal.com FORA PERSONAL TOUR OR MORE INFO CALL KATHY AT 703 802-2850 Spruce up the holidays If you have not bought a Christmas tree yet, you can buy a beautiful, fresh cut Norway Spruce for $35 at Hearthstone School on Route 211, two miles west of Sperryville from now to December 24. They are donated by Moosehill Farm. All sizes are available and all proceeds benefit Hearthstone School. Christmas program The Annual Children’s Christmas program at Washington Baptist Church will take place on Sunday, December 18, at 10 a. m. The title of this year’s mini-musical is “Baby Jesus, We Love You.” The public is invited. They also will have their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Saturday, December 24, at 7 p. m. The church would like to extend an invitation for all who would like to come to their Christmas day worship service. Town of Washington Christmas Party For all residents and persons who work in the Town of Washington, the Washington Town Council extends an invitation to you and your family to join them for the annual covered Washington l Jan Clatterbuck I 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com dish Tbwn Christmas Party on Sunday, December 11 at 5:30 p. m. at the Tbwn Hall. Please RSVP to Laura Dodd at the Tbwn Hall and let her know what you will be bringing. Her number is 675-3128. Rappahannock medical rides give a neighbor a lift Need a ride to the doctor? Due to the need, of many in Rappahannock County for transportation to medical appointments, a group of local churches and community organizations has cooperatively developed a program with volunteer drivers providing rides. If you are 60 or older and you need a ride, or if you are 55 and older and wish to volunteer. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is currently Rappahannock Office Brokers of Farms, Estates and Fixe Country Property ONTR*cT Lee HIGHWAY - Nicely renovated farm house with two bedmoms. one bath and large two story garage. On Rl 211 near the Park. 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 room Guest cottage. 6 stall stable, paddocks, 93 acres, trout stream $1,650,000 Contact Peter Wiley Running Cf.dar Lane -12 secluded acres neai Sperryville with well designed artisan-built home 2 bedrooms. 2 baths, and an ingenious open plan $549,000 Contact Clieri Woodard 7 HE MllJEK House c. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres. The main house hits 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest house lias 1 BDk and a fireplace. 4 stall bam and outstanding views. $795,000 Contact Thome Auchter NETHERS Road - The ultimate outdcxrr 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.(XX) Contact Martin Wcxxlard SUNSET Hills - 25 acres with breathtaking views Contemporary home with great room. kiteherVfamil; room. 3 BDR. 4 BTH. Ideal for vineyard and/or winery $1325JIM) ConkK t Justin H. Wiley Meadow Brook Farm - Impressive cedar and stone home on 1(M) acres overtaking a large lake. 8 BDR. 6.5 BTH. 7 KP Stables, bams, guest house, tennis court. $2*200,000 Contuct Justin H. Wiley ROCKEDGE - Beautifully renxxlcled 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 Chen Wttodanl CASTLE Heights - Secluded A-Frame with spectac ular views. 2 BDR. 1.5 BTH large living mom will fireplace. 2nd flix>r deck, recently remodeled. 5 acre with stream. $329,000 Contact Thome Auchter SHMJXm Creek Lake — The ideal f arm - 59 mostly open, lolling, acres with 3 ponds. 2 houses and outbuildings. Home has 3 BDR and 1.5 BTH. Guest house has 2 BDRand I BTH $945X100 Contact Cheri Won,W ORCHARD Pkak - 77 + acres ill VOF easement. Impressive mountain views and surrounded bv protected land. Completely private but convenient to Washington. VA. $775,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley OlJ) Jt:\KJ\s Farm - 80 ± acres in VOF ea.semen Numerous building sites, hiking anti riding trails, ol stone \s ails, an ideal pond site and mature hardwood: $795,000 Contact Justin//. Ht/ev 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 s g the rural providing rides, but needs more volunteers. Call Lola Walker at (540) 825-3100, ext. 3358. Remember drivers can be reimbursed for gas mileage. If you are under 60 and you need a ride, or if you are under 55 and wish to volunteer, contact Sharon Pyne at Department of Social Services at 6753313. She will coordinate rides for those needing help getting to a medical visit or pharmacy. For involved churches, the contact person/pastor can also arrange rides directly from the master list of volunteers. Coordinators will call volunteers to schedule rides, volunteers will call rides to make arrangements, but drivers’ phone numbers are kept confidential. Volunteers will keep rider information confidential, also. Those needing rides should try to make the request at least a week ahead. Requests will be referred by Social Services, the Health Department, Cancer Society, churches, etc. for medical and medically related trips. For any questions or to volunteer call Lola, Sharon, or call Judy Reidinger at (540) 9879600. Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 New Salem Baptist Church welcomes pastor Rev. Dr. Jerry Stanley, a native of Greensboro, North Carolina is the new pastor of the New Salem Baptist Church, here in Boston located on Route 522. He conducted his first service at the church on Sunday, December 4. Rev. Stanley received his Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary and has been an ordained minister for the past 33 years. The public is invited to attend services there and meet Dr. Stanley and his family. For times of services call, (540) 825-1719. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Weldon Ellis of Eagle Rock who passed away Wednesday. A brother George Ellis resides here in Boston. With December days swiftly passing, it’s time to think about Christmas programs. One to which the public is invited, the “Christmas Cantata” takes place at Bethel Baptist Church of Reva Way on Sunday, December 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the service. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Ms. Brenda Frazier of Culpeper, were Thanksgiving Day luncheon guests of Mrs. Holtzman Frazier in Fredricksburg. Belated birthday wishes go out to Missy Bragg, Buddy Grigsby, Mrs. Lois McFarland, Darrin Tharp and Brenda Richards, all of whom celebrated their special days during the past week and may each of you enjoy many more. Tuesday birthday wishes go out to Margie Williams and Dee Williams celebrates on Wednesday. I^ast Saturday, Rev. Howard Frye, pastor of Nazareth Baptist church, here in Boston, took part in the installation services for Rev. Gene Lee, as he became the new pastor of Main Uno Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and son, Tim, have returned home from a week’s trip to visit Mr. Robinson’s mother Mrs. Mae Estminger in Clearwater, Fla. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Kendal Peyton of Reva Way, on the arrival of their little daughter, Hannah Grace, at Culpeper Regional Hospital in October. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Peyton of ODannon Mill Road, are the proud grandparents. Whether surgical patients, health care residents or those recuperating at home, we truly covet your prayers for Mrs. Larry Sheppard, Mrs. Hazel Delph, Mrs. Mary Thompson, Mrs. Ona Smith, Mrs. Catherine Atkins and any others who our readers know. Happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to Harvey and Susan Jenkins who celebrate another year Tuesday.

Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land property transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of November 28 to December 1. 7b find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton Bleu Rock Farms, LLC to Gary B. Harvey; 76.8377 acres, 2.7457 acres, $2,500,000 Robin C. H. Kevis and wife to Gay Street Inn LLC; 0.3706 acres, $835,500 Thomas E. Lee Jr. to Patrick M. Lee; 18.59374% interest in 128.34 acres, $78,000 Frank O. Nigh and wife to Daniel H. Doxzen and wife; 25.1 acres, $820,000 Stonewall Hawthorne Sharon L. Adams to David C. Matheson; 0.881 acres, $4500 Peter E. Bracken and wife to Monika M. Bachmann; 1.924 acres, $0 Michael T. Brown, Special Commissioner to Keith Hay; 6 acres, $0. Wakefield John J. Dabney and wife to John J. Dabney; Map 13-108A, $0 T.C. Lea Jr., Special Commissioner to Dorothy C. Eastham; 0.1896 acres, $7,000 Jackson Phyllis H. Yancey to Susan A. Homan; 2.427 acres, $319,900 Barbara J. Lohre ’ to Thomas G. Bragg and wife; 2.5572 acres, $168,000 Wendy C. Preston to Walter S. Wicklin and wife; 26 acres, $112,500 Piedmont Carolyn Kay Elgin to William Clayton Batchelor and others; 0.5365 acres, $239,900 Easements On November 30 and December 1, more than 500 acres of new easements have been recorded. All were to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Easement protection now extends to 21,969 acres in Rappahannock County which represents 16.1 percent of all private land here. New conservation easements protect county Four new conservation easements totaling 568 acres were recently recorded in the Clerk’s Office. With these new easements, 21,969 acres or 16.1 percent of the private land in Rappahannock is protected by conservation easements. An easement donated by John Kiser and Ragland LLC protects 315 acres on the east side of Rt. 231 near the Madison County line. The easement includes a riparian buffer along the Hughes River and limits division to two parcels. Gregory and Allison AlifF recorded an easement that protects the 149-acre “Bean Hollow Tract” and the upper Jordan River on Rt. 629. Tnis easement limits division to two future parcels. Martin and Cheri Woodard donated an easement protecting 100 acres adjacent to the Ragland Farm on Rt. 231. This easement prohibits any further divisions and has provisions to preserve the viewshed along Rt. 231 in the south em part of the county. Alan and Susan Dranitzke amended an existing easement to add a 4-acre parcel adjoining the Shenandoah National Park in Gid Brown Hollow. Additionally two existing easements, Monira Rifaat’s Manor Farm and Jeanne Kauffman’s North Poes Road Property, were amended to be more stringent. A conservation easement is an agreement between a property owner and a public trust, usually the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, to restrict the property forever. According to Susan Strittmatter, vice-president of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), “It is very heartening to have these new easements donated because conservation easements are a great way to preserve Rappahannock County.” For more information, contact the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance at (540) 987-9118 or rccal@ earthlink.net. T Hi • ■’ Call to Advertise! 540-347-4222 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. 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ZlNDEL, INC.n Award Winning Custom Builders Since 1973 Building Green Through Environmentally Responsible Construction Residential and Commercial Class A License — Fully Insured 540-675-3548 Butch Zindel * Luke zindel bzindel@earthlinK.net \ “Our Craftsmen make the difference!" / Vittitow Enterprises Carpentry & Home Improvement Additions, Basements. Cabinets. Decks..Doors, Windows, etc Licensed. Insured. 20 yrs. Exp Jim Vittitow 540-631-0424 / ,, „ _: .. -t—■ ■ >)«■»., n wsspi T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, LX.C,| Custom Homebuilder ';7 Class A License 540-987-8043 ELECTRICAL Business & Home "Providing Quality Electrical Service" Now Accepting WESCORP VA Lie * 2705063543A Service • Repairs • Installation • Service Upgrades • SuD-panels • Ugnt Future Replacement & Upgrades • Smoke Ca'OOn Monoxide Detectors • Outdoor Ligrtting • Ceing Attic Fans • Augar Truck S Trencoing Services • Generators 540-635-9784 www.wes-corp.com * ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR lUfTL & D Services. Inc. Service • Reeidemiil • Commercial • Equine Facilities . Home Generator Systems 800.706.5069 540.522.1117 Licensed • Bonded * Insured EXCAVATING Vest's Excavating • Backhoe Work • Bobcat Work • DumpTruck • Dozer • Bush Hogging • Loader • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 i- ‘i EXCAVATING Keys Excavating, LLC ponds• driveways • clearing • landscaping snow removal • tushhogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 • 866-825-6689 Virginia Excavating, Inc. Land Clearing - Road Building Utilities • Trucking Equipment Rental Basements • Yard Grading 10163 James Madison Hwy., Beatton, VA 540-439-0126 Fax: 540-439-0128 Class A 2705-081328A fRicky L. Brown & Sons. Inc. n*\ excavating, grading, total site development, riding rings, roads, -jj driveways, ponds 540-347-6628 Kenny Jenkins Jr. Excavating Firewood __ „ ueanrrg Grading Roads Basements Insured & Licensed Ponds Free Estimates Bush Hogging 540-825-0251 A & E Excavating Inc. • Footings • Clearing • Dri\ eways • Grading • Culverts • Snow Removal Kennelh Baldwin • Gravel & Dirt Hauling Owner • Sewer & H20 Hookups 540-636-1896 FENCING PULLEN’S FENCING Sales & Installation All Types! New • Repairs • Removals Free Estimates 540-987-9103 Fence Masters Etc - We Do It All! - * Residential • Bams • Run-In Sheds i • Decks • Fencing - IPrivacy. ’ Vinyl. Alum, and Farm) Free F'linihiie\ • Fence & Barn Painting 1-877-336-2321 • MobUe: 540-878-3540 FURNITURE RESTORATION Rappahannock Furniture Restoration 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 Gate Design & Installation UJ Aurora Services Inc. & Installation Automatic Gate controls P.O. 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Auto Payment 3 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WINDOWS & DOORS Europe's Finest Windows & Doors New & Replacement • Custom Made • Wood, Aluminum-Ctad,' • Energy Efficient • Secure • Affordable Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540 937-5796 — www.henselstone.com To place an ad, please call Jeanne Cobert at 540 347-4222 and watch your business growl o (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA

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Box I Warronton, VA 20188 Empjo^menlCi Horse & Farm Directory I p.m. Monday Mr?a! estate advertising herem « subject to the Federal I Housing Act. which makes it illegal to advertise any | •nee. limitation or discrimination based on race, color, I - glen, sex. handcap, familial status or national origin, or jntd#| Son to make any such references, limitations or dfscrimine* * AddWpnady. the Commonwealth of Virginia tartSds d||>| crimination based on etderlmess. parenthood, or hartdv^ We wd not knowingly accept any advertising tor rad estate which is in violation of the law All persons are han^r® by informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an egt#' Opportunity basis Real Estate Apartment In private home Marshall VA.,W/ D utilities included, $850/mo. Contact Melanie, 703-608-5906 STERLING: SFH. Furn room, prvt dish TV. Shr bath, kitchen, laundry. $450/mo + utils. 703-450-2264. Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 2BR, 1BA, Washington, VA, mtn views, carport, country kit, great location. $800 Sam Snead Realty, eves 540-987-3326 2 Houses, 2BR, 2BA, W/D, D/W, 6 mis W. of Sperryville, Views of Old Rag.$900/mo ea 540-987-8448. Ashburn $2000 3BR, 2.5Ba, 3-level TH features 2-car Gar, FR Deck, Fenced Rear Yard. Will consider pets. Dulles Properties 703-450-5500 Real Estate for Sate |m Deck the HalU... \ aclij to move in for the holidatjs. | One level living in quite subdivisions town of Culpeper. Spacious rooms immaculate condition. Contact Kaye Inskeep, Remax Crossroads, 810 S. Main St. Culpeper at 540 -661 -6970 f ■' ■ ' A 022 Rental* — Houses, ■ V J Beautiful brick restored 1830s historic house on 1 ac, fronting Rt17 near Sky Meadows Park. LR,. DR, library, 5 BRs, 3.5BA, attached 2 car garg. Surrounded by hundreds of acs of open farmland. EZ to I66 & Rt 50. $1950/mo. (540)592-3320 Ive msg. BUNGALOW, 2br, 1ba in Huntley VA. renovated, wonderful location. $750/mo + sec dep, 540-539-0828 Chester Gap, 2BR, 2BA, or 3 B R , 3 B A , $900/1100 no smkg/ pets, very clean, many amenities, state rd. group home ok. (540)622-2336, Iv msg Foreclosure 5BR. Only $19,900! Stop renting! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext 1278. 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 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 f 1 Real Estate lor Sale \_ J ‘The Perfect Holiday Gift’ UNewnome shows like model 5 br E& 4.5 baths, 3-car sideload garage on 1/2 quiet town of Warrenton. Main floor master suite/cherry kitchen cabinets corian counters and so much more! $682k Visit: www.homesdatabase.com/jayashton for virtual tour MLS# FQ5451308 or call EQUITY/MAX Realty, Jay Ashton at 703-754-6141 '1m local spo that dick... / TTmesCoinmum HARPERS FERRY, WV Price 70k below appraised value. Brand new stunning 4BR, 2.5BA Victorian. River & mountain views. Wrap-around deck, upgrades galore. 3700sf. Rent or least own. $1900/mo. 25% rent credit towards purchase. Call 703-431-1197. globalasr@msn.com Haymarket Never lived in 4 BR 2.5 BA 2 car garg SFH. Hdwds 1st level.Gourmet kit. Finished bsmnt. Miller Properties 703.915.9498. LOOKING FOR PRIVACY? Country cottage in the woods w/ garage. 2br, 1ba, great rm w/ gas FP. $875/mo. Call Brad Hayes for short or long term rental 540-635-7661. Manassas Never lived in unique brick TH 3 BR 2.5 BA 1 car garg. Upgraded kit w/ tile & granite. Balcony off Kit, FR, & MBR. Miller Properties 703.915.9498 MARSHALL, convenient to I66, newly renovated 2br, 1ba, W/D, $1200/mo + sec dep. 703-980-7722 Rentals — Marshall, VA, 2BR, 2BA, brick, FP, detached garg. References, good credit. 540-687-5588, Paul MIDDLEBURG/ THE PLAINSSm 2BR, 1BA,on farm. CAC, garg, porch. No smkg. Stalls / paddock avail. $ 1 4 0 0 / m o 540-687-6763 brevnov @ starpower. net. NICE 3BR, 2ba, home w/ nice yard, Piedmont St. Warrenton, $1500. (540)439-1551 NOW LEASING Luxuary 55+ 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 best! The Marque At Heritage Hunt 703-754-7711 www.The Marque55.com Purcellville (Bluemont), Immaculate, 2 BR, 1 BA in million $$$ area w/ deck, sunroom. Breathtaking view of valley. Excel, loc. 30 min to Duller. No lawn care. $Vd5/mo + SD, Credit Check reqd. 703-887-3121 Classified Ads Work Miscellaneous For Sale (5!®®®®®'®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALING Healing Tnuch/Heiki gift certificates!! Gall Rev. Beth Ghailsey. Gerfitied Healing Touch Practitioner 540-341-1 KM ® 5 5 .5 5 5 §>®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 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 Rappahannock, Va 3BR, 2BA w/ loft & lots of storage space on a peaceful, quiet dead-end rd. Cent HVAC, wrap-around deck, fplc & wood stove. Incredible mountain views of entire Blue Ridge. Access to Covington River on 10 acres. $1395/mo w/1 yr lease + deposit & ref's. Available immed. Call 540-987-8432 ROUND HILL- NEW HOME! 4 BR, 2.5 BA, LR, DR, FM, 2 car gar. Avail 1/1/06 $2200/ mo. (540)338-2122 WARRENTON AREA, charming 1 br loft cottage on horse farm, FP, Skylights, Deck, grt huntbox, furnished, $1100/mo. includes elect. (540)937-3280 Waterford Area 2/3BR, 3B, restored farmhs on 4acs. Truely beaut, prop/views. 10 min to MARC/15 to Greenway $1400. 540-882-3686 Xmas spec, Fauq Co. 1BR cottage, wood stove, ideal artist studio, mtn views, $800. (301)980-4599 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 • Rooms. ; A $400/month + dep. room w/fridge, microwave & cable. Util incl. 540-222-2255. Ashbum - Single Female roofh for rent in new TH at Belmont Country Club in Ashbum. Private bath and ^entrance. 703-33^^449 LEESBURG/ ARCOLA: Modem Cntry home, room avan to share in 4BR, 2BA, 3-acres. $500 inch utils, 1 mo sec. CAC, deck, Avail now. C) 703-622-8637 (H) 703-327-2498. • Ashburn (Belmont Greene)- 2 Ivt, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, W/D, FP, like new, 1st floor master BR. $1950. 301-537-6256 Gainesville (Somerset Crossing)- New 3 M, 3 BR, 2.54BA, end-unit, farage, FP, W/D, deck. 1795. 301-537-6256 HAMILTON/ Non smoking townhouse, 3 bedr«cn. 4 1/2 baths, 2 levels with fenced yard. $1,275 a month plus Utils. *o pets! AvafffcOdbember 1. 540-270-5232 fftYM/toKET, 3BR, 2 $BA1 ? M TTi, close td^FJl 356/mo. avail immed. no pets, 6mo leas “703-753-8947 yVAFLRENTON, new 4Brt, TH, FP, garg, fimsh bsat, rec rm, W/D,«!9Wrary rm, $1775/mo+ dep. Pets considered. Own.er/Agent 703-946-1338 Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Early Classified Closing! 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r 080 A Office 1000SF Office space. 4rms + ba $900/mo incld's elect, Flint Hill area (540)675-1650 VA COMMERCIAL/ INVESTMENT PROPERTIES* GREENE CO Commercial property 614.7Z ac zoned B- 2. Commercial, R-1 Residential with trontage on US 29 & VSH 607 at Food Lion Center Retail Space for Lease 6 2,000 sf, Store front Stanardsville Shopping Center. MADISON CO Seminole Ridge 6 US 29S-18Z acres planned for active adult community, adjoining Food Lion Center, water/ sewer avail. South Park Centre 6 Development plan will allow for many commercial/ retail uses, including restaurants & offices. Owner will sell or build/lease in-line spaces.Call Bill Gentry for your commercial or investment needs. Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jeffersonland.com Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 r 090 Vacation Rentals BETHANY BEACH: Luxurious Bethany Beach Area Rental: 3BR. 2.5BA new and spacious single family home in sought after Bear Trap Village. Backs to pond in quiet neighborhood. Storybook community with pools, tennis, playground and golf. Sleeps 8. $1600-$1900 week. Call 301-774-4025. 122 Sales — Houses 5BR Foreclosure. Only $18,500' Must sell' For listings call 800-749-81 68 ext R528 Ashburn $1,125,000 Fabulous new home by Gulick in Brambleton Comm. Townsend model w/ many upgr, fin bsmt, and modern fl plan. 4BR/4FB/1HB, enormous Kit w/ custom cab & upgr appl. Amenities incl new schools, shopping, pools, tennis, parks & more. Corus Home Realty 703-803-6000 www.corushome. com HARPERS FERRY, WV Price 7Ck below appraised value. Brand new stunning 4BR. 2.5BA Victorian. River & mountain views. Wrap-around deck, upgrades galore. 3700sf. Rent or least own. $ 1900/mo. 25% rent credit towards purchase. Call 703-431-1197. globalasr@msn.com Blue White Spruce Christmas Trees • Any Size $40.00 each • You cut or dig • Weekends Only 7662 Retreat Ln. • Warrenton, VA 3.5 miles past F.H.S. 540-347-2042 Announcements Need a part-time career with full-time benefits! Need money for college? The Virginia Air National Guard has exciting career openings right now. Call now for more information: Richmond 1-800-643-7456 Virginia Beach 1-866-847-8162 www.goang.com at MsntBAi frill r—~ ' ~'n Announcements V ____J CM*' seeu msmcmsEmms, on*.VMUTESHtBURWENm (800| 794-7310 J& Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! 133 Sale* — Lefts & Acreage Fauquier County Marxhall/Orlean area. 5 ac. wooded lot on country road. Corners marked and expired 4BR perk. Emily Henry Long & Foster 540-341-3528 LOT FOR SALE: Approximately 1.7 acres with well and septic. Please call 304-676-0992 ( Sales- ^ 134 Mountain ^ Properties ^ 20 Acres and Larger parcels, with Hardwoods, Streams, Just 3 miles trom Historic Town and River, Great Retirement and Second Home. Less 2hr Beltway. LandinWV.com 135 Sales — Real Estate Amissville $325,000 Unique 3 BR, 2 BA renovated farm house circa 1898 on3.65 acres. Hdwds thru-out. Motivated sellers. Miller Properties 703.395.9824. For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 r 135 V_ Sales — Real Estate CULPEPER COUNTY $585,000 10K cc assistant. 4200SF, 3lvl, 2 car garage,custom log home on 10.83 acs, hardwoods fenced level lot, 3br, 3.5 ba, custom in ground cement pool, small guest cottage, 2 stall barn, 2 bars, sunroom, hardwood fls. Call Christina Owner / Agent 540-399-9033 703-582-7421 Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit:www. VirginiaHomeValu, com LANSDOWNE $725K - Brand New Attached Single Family Home priced $75K below appraisal! 4BRs. 3.5Bs. Full of luxury features incl. granite, hrdwds, marble tile & more. Backs to woods. Avail, immed. 703-296-6385 Shepherdstown, WV63-acre farm. 4 BR house, garage, 32 x60' bldg, out bldgs, pastures/wooded. $13 million. Contact Cheryl 304-702-0554 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing » Manufactured^ 144 & Custom Houses Nationwide Homes Authorized Builder jN^^TtON W!L>£_ Norwood Construction,Inc. ^Modular Homes ^Additions <=>Sunrooms ■^Commercial Buildings Owner CompletionProgram Class A License #270102219 540-788-4570 540-788-4100 180 zszr* H©mats v J Culpeper, VA, 7K sq ft Industrial Warehouse, 2 acs, easy access to Rt. 29, drive through bays, Lt. Industry zoning, sm office space; see web or call Ken Born Jr. Born Commercial (540) 829-1717 WWW. borncommercial.com WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAIL Remington For storage & cars. Contractors Welcome. Gated & secured. Ample parking. 540-439-6007 188 Commercial Sales NOTICES . hAM<s; ■ .ip. i..g<S> ’jfej&fr'-f $ , 1 ^ . 1 DEQ PUBLIC NOTICE PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To invite citizens to comment on a proposed consent order for a facility in Rappahannock County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: DECEMBER 12, 2005 TO JANUARY 11, 2006 CONSENT ORDER DESCRIPTION: The State Water Control Board proposes to issue a consent order to Rappahannock County Public Schools to address alleged violations of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. VA0064181. The location of the facility where the alleged violations occurred is at 12576 Lee Highway. The consent order describes a settlement to resolve sewage treatment plant effluent limit violations for ammonia, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, and E.coli. HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments from the public by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ within the comment period. The public may review the proposed consent order at the DEQ office named below or on the DEQ web site at www.deq.virginia.gov. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Carl Ciccarelli; DEQ Northern Virginia Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, Virginia, 22193; Phone: (703)583-3862; E-mail: cjciccarelli@deq.virginia.gov; Fax: (703)583-3871. 12/8/05 #818750 r~ 196 V_ Opportunities V #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 Tired of Commuting? Work from home FREE Training Go to: www.making yourdream.com 212 jjr18* 2 BURIAL LOTS under tree at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon. $2500 (neg.) for both: Call Pat (703)421-2061 ( \ 224 Firewood v J ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $165/ lull cord. Call 703-868-2524 or 703-897-0016. FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mixed. $150/cord. 540-547-9279, 540-522-3399 Firewood, Seasoned oak, $1C5 per cord. 1-888-439-0940 N 99« Furniture/ Appliances v___y 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 dlvr. 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 c 'a b $ 3 9 5. (540)347-7483 by 9pm Kenmore '01 3 spd auto washer w/ heavy duty dryer. Both work. Pick up in Sterling. $250. 571-434-7532 KING PILLOWTOP SET $250 in factory plastic w war Can Dlvr. 703-378-8866 For Sale: Bed-Twin size daybed-like new, antique white finish, includes twin trundles, sheet sets, bed skirt $125 Tables- 2 Lane end tables. White w/ beveled glass tops $ 2 5 for both Furniture- outdoor Sunbeam furniture. 2 swivel chairs, matching glider settee inch cush-. ions. $125. Fur coat: Silver Fox coat extra thick pellets purchased in Sweden, waist length appraised at $3,500 $2500 703-430-2571 after 5PM. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CHRISTMAS COMES EARLy FOR THOSE HOMEBUyERS THAT WANT THE DEAL OF THE yEAR & INSTANT EQUITy ON yOUR ^ PURCHASE ALL THESE HOMES ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCy! OWNERS HAVE RELOCATED & ARE DESPERATE TO CLOSING BEFORE CHRISTMAS 4 EVEN OFFER PRE-OCCUPANCy WITH FULL LOAN APPROVAL LETTERS! THESE DROP DEAD PRICES ARE FOR BUyERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A REALTOR REPRESENTATION ■ EVEN BIGGER SAVINGS FOR yOU! FOR SALE By OWNER! NO AGENT COMMISSION! 4163 WIRTH COURT, IN THE NEW "VINT HILL" COMMUNITY. HUGE, OPEN, SPACIOUS 4 BEDRM 2.5 BATH, BONUS ROOM, GREAT ROOM, WALK OUT UNF. BSMT. PREMIUM LOT BACKS TO TREES IN CUL-DE-SEC. YOUR DREAM HOME IN A DREAM COMMUNITY W/EXCELLENT SCHOOL PYRAMID - 6 MILES TO BROAD RUN VRE, VINT HILL IS A GOLD MINE WAITING TO HAPPEN - WONDERFUL FAMILY COMMUNITY & GREAT NEIGHBORS' $615,000 DON'T HAVE AN AGENT? THIS HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER WILL SELL THIS WEEK FOR $619,000. BEST PRICE IN PIEDMONT FOR THIS BRICK FRONT VICTORIA MODEL OFFERING 4 BEDRMS. 3.5 BATHS. 3 FIN LEVEL, CORIAN CUNTERS, CHERRY CABINETS, HARDWOODS, LUXURY MASTER BATH W/JACUZZI, TOP OF THE LINE BERBER CARPET & PADDING, ALARM SYSTEM, PRE-WIRED SURROUND SOUND, CENTRAL VACUUM. FOR SALE BY OWNER FOR $619,000 WITH NO AGENT COMMISSION. 14265 SNICKERSVILLE RD., GAINESVILLE, VA 5 MIN. TO #66 i 5 MINUTES TO OVRE, GATED PIEDMONT GOLF COMMUNITY W/AMENITIES GALORE. INSTANT EQUITY! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR CHRISTMAS! EXCELLENT SCHOOL PYRAMID TO BOOT! CALL MIKE ELZE (703) 727-8633 5501 SHERMAN OAKS PLACE, HAYMARKET, VA 20169 HUGE 5000 SQ FT 3 FINISHED LEVELS, QUALITY FORMER M l MODEL HOME, OFFERS SPACE FOR EVERYONE, BRICK FRONT, OVERSIZED GARAGE & PARKING AREA, CORNER LOT IN GATED PIEDMONT 4. LG BEDRMS, LUXURY MASTER W/SITTING RM & FABULOUS MASTER BATH, BUILT-INS, LIBRARY, GYM IN WALK OUT BSMT, BUILT-IN BAR & REC ROOM / MEDIA ROOM , GOURMET EAT-IN KITCHEN, GREAT ROOM W/ GAS FIREPLACE, WALK OUT TO GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING & GOLF COURSE & LAKE VIEW TO BOOT' FOR SALE BY OWNER FOR $750,000 THIS WEEK. MOVE IN FOR CHRISTMAS! CALL AMY JESTER (703) 898-6613 nee Miscellaneous For Sale V J FURNITURE, REFRIGERATOR AND GAR DENING TOOLS CALL 703-818-1222 Gravely snowblower Mod. 833007. used 3 X. $1200. Kenmore 20 fridg mod 1068790313, $100 (540)788-4026 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 KRAFTMAID Kitchen in boxes, misc building supplies. Details & $. Great buys 540-4390865/ 703-217-4244 ONAN GENERATOR, 2 cyl, elect start w/ fuel pump, works great $300 AIR TIGtfT STOVE Mountaineer 24in log $150 540-439-0310 POOL TABLE- Still in box, 8 ft. solid wood, 1 in. slate, accessories/ Retail $5500 Must sell, $1500. 571-237-9654 24 inch black Kenmore double wall oven. Works great 36 inch beige single sinkbathrooom vanity countertop. CUTE, ADORABLE, happy. Zebra finches. Wonderful for children or adults. Ability to watch from egg laying to first flight w/o assistance. No fuss at all. Very, very low main. Free to good home. 540-338-2524. FREE - DOLLHOUSE Victorian with (porch and shake roof) 30"x30". Some furn. Call 703-757-7377 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 OAK LOGS, U cut & haul. Warrenton, VA area. (540)347-3911 NEED EXTRA HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Cleaning, shopping, parties, babysitting. (540)987-8529, 540-987-8917 Heartland Hospice needs VOLUNTEERS for companionship, writing letters, reading & help w/ clerical work in FFX. 703-273-8693. 480 ABC Licenses! Gary Harvey trading as The Blue Rock Inn 12567 Lee Highway. Washington. Rap pahannock Counts. Virginia. 22747 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer & Wine On & Off & Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. James McCullough General Manager 12/8/05. 12/15/05 825170 This Could Be Your AD Call Times Community Newspapers Today to Place Your Ad." 347-42,22 or FAX 349-8676 Employment y/BloomsU §A 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; Kaymarket, VA 20169 or fax to (703) 754-6470; or e-mail to HR@BloomsUSA.com COMMUNITY CENTER ASSISTANT MANAGER Loudoun County 's Porks, Recreation, anil Communitv Services - Position available with Parks. Recreation, and Community Services at the Lovettsville Community Center. Position assists the Center Manager in daily center operations. Oversees and supervises facility customers, develops and implements effective programming for the Center, ensures quality and diverse programs, (insures projected revenues are met. Recruits, interviews, and recommends for hire all fee class instructors and supervises their performance. Promotes facility programs throughout the community and handles customer concerns. Supervises staff and manages center operations in the absence of the Center Manager. Manages automated tracking and reporting of registrations. payments, and budgets. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Recreation or related field, and 2 years related work experience administering and supervising community and group recreational programs. Supervisory experience is required. Previous experience with an automated registration system also preferred. First Aid. Adull/lnfant/ Child CPR. and current TB Test required prior to beginning work. Successful candidate w ill undergo criminal background. CPS and DMV check. Possession of valid driver's license required. (Hiring Range: $24.671 - $46.805/yr) Closes: 12/22/2005 06-229 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site. www.loudoun.eov or call 24hr. job line: (7031 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOF SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM MANAGER Loudoun County 's Partes, Recreation, and Community Services Position to manage diverse senior programs including con* gregate and homebound meal programs, ami senior adult recreation programs with the Area Agency on Aging, in Leesburg, VA. Duties include planning, developing, implementing, and supervising programs for senior citizens. Meets Department management plan, budget, and compliance objectives. Ensures compliance with federal, state and county requirements. Provides supervision and training for staff and volunteers. Manages facility and related customer service issues. Coordinates special projects and program events, and conducts outreach activities. Work schedule is Monday - Friday and may Include occasional evenings and weekends.Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in gerontology, social work or related field, and at least 3 years experience managing programs for senior citizens. Masters Degree preferred. Valid driver's license is required. Must have FlrstAid and CPR certification or be able to obtain it within 90 days of hire. DMV Check. (Hiring Range: $40,134 - $54,181/yr) Closes: 12/23/2005 06-226. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703)777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Real Property Program Asst Management & Financial Service Loudoun Count) is seeking a Real Propen) Program Assistant to join the Assessor's Office Records. Team. This position analyzes, creates and updates records for on line access by county officials.,taxpayers and the general public. Data must he accurate and timely due to the impact on critical Assessor's Office functions. Accurately extracts real property data registered in the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office. Performs legal research on complex issues and prepares written analysis of findings to create accurate on-line assessments data. Coordinates new parcel mapping, mapping updates and workflow front recorded documents to the 'Office of Mapping, hack to Assessor's Office and prepares lor upload to the Counts 's automated systems. Thorough knowledge of real estate law. Count) Ordinances. Slate Codes, real property appraisal systems and tax collection systems. Musi he able to advise taxpayers, local attorneys, title examiners, the appraisal staff and other County agencies on matters concerning deed analysis and data collection. Duties of ’his position impact real property revenue projections and data transmitted throughout the County used for various County processes as well as used by the public. Requires any combination of experience and education equivalent to a High School diploma and four years related work experience. Must possess giH>d computer and mathematical skills. Bachelor's degree in Business or related is preferred. Experience with Proval. CARAT and/or other automated real property systems desirable. Criminal and Credit Background checks will oc conducted on successful candidate, l Hiring Range: $29,950 - S40.45.Vyr) Closes: l2/24/2(K)5 06-222 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (705) 777-0556. Human Resources: (705)777-0215. F.OK . Dependable. Accurate. Kconomical. Reliable Prompt. Reach. Fax. Your Legal Today 703-689-1278 dimes

A newspaper committed to educating its commu fit In 1948, the University of Virginia's Northern Virginia Center became the first public institution of higher learning in Northern Virginia. More than 50 years later, the University continues its long-standing tradition of offering education and business & technology courses that shape people's lives. To the point, we educate people. Times Community Newspapers also understands the importance of educating people. In a time when education is more important than ever, I commend the Times for their commitment to education. ■ ■ (times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Steve Gladis, Ph.D. University of Virginia Associate Dean, School of Continuing & Professional Studies Director, Northern Virginia Center

EAT IT OP From food service to the sales counter, you’ll give our customers undivided attention - making their experience an insatiable success with a healthy portion of your excitement and good humor! APPLY T0DAY1 Health Benefits Vacation & Personal Days 401K & Stock Ownership Program Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Convenience Leader A Stable, Growing Company Award-Winning Food Service Drug-Free Workplace/EOE PLEASE PAX RESUMES TO: 703.753.9297 OR APPLY TODAY AT: 15315 WASHINGTON STREET 703.754.8195 SHEETZ.COM 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 5 years experience in on-site management & the ability to read blue prints, a proven track record & references Jobs are located in Northern Virginia. Maryland & D.C. Nash construction offers top pay. benefits. & training. Cal! for an interview or more information. 540*364*6224 Seasonal Driver Helpers Work in your own neighborhood! •Earn $ 10.50/hr •Meet the UPS Driver on-site to assist in delivery of packages •Work Mon-Fri, 3 to 5 hr shifts, 8am-8pm •Must be at least 18 yrs of age •Able to lift & carry gp to 70 lbs •Meet UPS appearance guidelines •No driving required Apply online at. www.upsjobs.com (Select UPS Lively facility) Benefits are not included for seasonal positions. 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: Business Manager Full-Time - Fairfax Office Duties: Responsible for all aspects of office management to include personnel, benefits, departmental financial budgets and liaison between other offices and HQ. Excellent organizational skills, proficient computer skills, supervisory experience and customer service/PR skills required. Qualifications: Personnel administration, accounting experience and newspaper experience. Local resident preferred. If interested in the above position please email your resume to bnorris@ timespapers.com Special Classified Advertising Consultant Full-Time - Loudoun and Fairfax Office Duties: Works directly with the Ad Managers to carefully organize and sell classified ad sales to special business groups throughout the company's circulation area. Manages special business account sales under authority of the Classified Manager. Maintains account information in AIMS. Follows up on all leads assigned and submits a written status report as required by Ad Manager. Has fully lead and managed all classified directories for all Times Community Newspapers, including also Business & Professional, Medical, Best of Dining Out Directory, Farm & Horse and Church directories. Qualifications: Candidate must have related experience; PC literate, customer service skills. . 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 experince1, excellent customer service skills, superb oral and written communicative skills. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to llewis@timespapers.com Junior Display Ad Sales Consultant Full-Time - 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 Fairfax position, please email your resume to rfelton@ timespapers.com Residential Real Estate Advertising Consultant Full-Time - Fairfax Office 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, be computer literate, and have excellent customer service skills. If interested in the above position please email your resume to llewis@ timespapers.com Level 1 Paginator Full-Time - Loudoun Office Duties: To recreate newspaper pages from dummies provided by editors in the QuarkXPress program, to see that all the production deadlines are timely met and that the highest quality is maintained in all pages produced.Qualifications: Strong pagination skills, proficiency in PC/MAC knowledge and use of QuarkXPress and Acrobat. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to sconroy @ timespapers. com Fairfax Circulation Distribution Manager Full-Time Duties: Hands-on distribution of papers from Gannett dock to TCN trucks & carriers, inter-office distribution of newspapers, collecting money from coin boxes in Fairfax and service checks on single copy locations & boxes, maintaining Fairfax Archives and assisting Circulation Mgr. as needed. Qualifications: Basic computer skills, good driving record, excellent organizational skills and communicate well on phone & in-person. If interested in any of the above positions please email your resume to rsauer@timespapers.com Times Community Newspapers offers it's employees health, dental, 401k and vacation. EOE/M/F/D/V. Resumes may also be faxed to 703-435-9754. Please specify position when applying. iCommunity Newspaper1,] NORTHERN VIRGINIA Full Time Emptoynw : Li 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 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 Banking At SunTrust, you'll connect with what matters most to you- all in a supportive, fast-paced environment that focuses on your needs. From terrific career opportunities and advancement, to promoting a healthy work/life balance through special benefits and programs, Suntrust has your career covered. We currently have the following opportunity available: Part-time Tellers Previous Sales and cas experince requiered We offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages available today. Interested candidates please visit www. suntrustjobs.com and complete our easy online application. Drug-free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. SunTrust DAY CARE ASSISTANT Parks, Recreation and Community Services Part-time position available at Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. Work schedule is Monday.-Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Duties include assisting Child Care Supervisor in operation of a child care program, to include supervision of children's recreational and educational activities. Requires a High School diploma. Virginia State Licensing requires six months experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. Must have certification in First Aid, adult, infant and child CPR, and TB Test prior to beginning work, Successful candidate will undergo a criminal background. CPS and DMV check. (Hiring Range: $11.46 - $15.47/hr) Closes: 12/16/2005 06-223. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Day Care Supervisor Loudoun County 's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Position available at Douglass Community Center. Work schedule is Monday - Friday, hours will vary between 7:00AM and 6:00 PM. Supervises the Day Care program according to childcare licensing standards and established policies and procedures. Plans and implements educational/recreational programs and activities that are age and developmentally appropriate. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with job related coursework. Virginia State Licensing requires at least six months experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. One year programmatic experience preferred. Must have certification in FirstAid, CPR for adult, infant and child, and TB Test prior to beginning work. Police background and CPS checks required for the successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $29,950 - $40,433/yr) Closes: 12/23/2005 06-228 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site, www.loudoun.aoy or call 24hr. job line: (703)777-0536. human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Retail Advertising Sales Consultant The Reston Division of Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher and 2005 recipient of the Best of Reston award, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated person to sell advertising to local, small to mid-sized businesses furthering their financial results. Position involves cold calls, developing and presenting marketing plans, closing sales, networking and developing strong customer relationships. Candidates should possess a professional attitude and demeanor, strong work ethic, persistence, energy, and strong organizational 'and planning skills and should be able to work jnder 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 secood-to-none, award-winning creative services department.TCN offers competitive benefits, a solid compensation plan with base, commission and incentives and opportunity for advancement. Ghttf* ummu.-'itv K<*wsp4u«*i'i NORTHERN Virginia To become a part of this highquality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to lschilling@ tlmespapers.com or fax 703-478-6691. EOE FuB Time Employment Hosts Servers Full and Part-time, AU Shifts Apply in person or online at www.unos.com $500 SIGN-ON BONUS available to those who complete the training program. Uno Chicago Grill 11948 Market Street, Heston, VA We are an equal opportunity employer. Our employees AUTO BODY TECH Icar certified. Great company, facility pay plan and benefits Call Larry Allen Rick Hunt Ford Dodge (540)347-1234 Automotive Dodge Tech Rick Hunt Ford Dodge 540-347-1234 Ask for George Profit We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 HOUSKEEPER Exp. housekeeper, 3 days per week. Washington VA, Ref 's required. (540)675-3526 HVAC A leading air conditioning and heating company in Fairfax, VA is seeking a few good individuals. We are expanding our operations and need experienced installers and technicians. We offer a great work environment, benefits and a progressive compensation plan. If you are interested in career opportunities and not just a job then contact us. Please fax or email your resume with work experience to: Fax 703-359-8439 or email: fgameski@gmail.com Call: 703-851-2189 WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY PERSON Full time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K; and company sponsored pension plan. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds. Agricultural background helpful. Apply In person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 8222 EAST MAIN ST. MARSHALL, VA DAMAGE PREVENTION TECHS Seeking individuals to prevent damage to underground utilities. Responsibilities incl: organize & route daily ticket load, meet w/ contractors, inspect work site, mark all utilities & follow fleet and safety rules. Driving comprises up to 50% of workday. Requirements: »HS Diploma or GED plus 1-3 mths related exp. »Must possess valid drivers lie & clean driving record. We provide competitive salaries & excellent benefits, including company vehicle, paid vacation, paid holidays and 401k. Call, fax or e-mail your resume to: UtiliQuest 10322 Battlevlew Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 ph 703-368-4333 Fax: 703-368-9169 www.utillquest.com EOE/M/F/H Newspaper Delivery Great part-time income only 1 day per week! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Seeking reliable long term ■carriers for routes throughout fjp Fauquier County ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ! Must have own vehicle Apply at: Fauquier Times Democrat 540-347-4222 No phone calls on Wednesday, Please! Library Assistant Library Services Department of Loudoun County Position available at the Middlehurg Library. Middleburg VA. to serve as a member of the library branch staff in a team environment. Duties include circulation, reference and reader's advisory service at a public service desk and planning and conducting programs for preschool and schixrl age children. Candidate must have familiarity with children's books and authors; the ability to relate knowledge to the reading interests and information needs of patrons of all ages and computer skills including the Internet. Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, creative team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to customer service. Schedule w ill vary , including weekends and evenings. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with courses in assigned or related field. Prefer two years of library experience. (Hiring Range: S20.950 -S40.43.Vyr) Closes: 12/lb/2005 06-225. For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www, loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: (.703) .777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE -\ ■ Jig Full Time rmnlniiiBiif cmpfoymem v J 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 Construction HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers Backhoes Loaders Dump Trucks Graders - Scrapers Excavators Tram in Virginia National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 ( \ ■ Full Time Employment V J DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun. Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 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 EOE ’ Safety. Quality & Opportunity ' Drug Testing Is A Condition Of Employment FARM HELP Help wanted on New York stud farm. Seeking two (or more) people for promient New York thoroughbred farm (near Albany). Three stallions, 60+ mares, foals. Duties may include foal watch, horse care, farm work, etc., with opportunity to move into management position. Good salary, housing possible. Seasonal or permanent position. Contact (540) 364-2929 for more details. i n., t < ■, Know Quark? !l'iV . ■ ■ .=, ... ; . Now accepting applications for a full-timo position The Timek Community Newspapers, an aggressive and award winning chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, i» seeking resumes for a Paginator to join its pr*xiaction team. The portion is full-time. Applicant must be n t«am player and able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. QuarkXpress experience is required. Send cover letter, resume & clips to: Stacy Conroy, Pagination Supervisor ixmdoun 'Tlmes-Mirror PIO. Box 359, IxM Nhurg, VA20178 or e-mail resumes as .P1)F attachment to sconroy#timespapers.com (Dmee WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY PERSON Full time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401K, and company sponsored pension plan. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds. Agricultural backnrounri helnful. Apply in person: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 8222 EAST MAIN ST. MARSHALL, VA I' I Elder Resources Program Manager Loudoun County 's Parks. Recreation _amt Community Seniors Position available with the Area Agency on Aging in Leesburg, VA to plan, develop and manage senior programs that include Information and Assistance, Care Management, Volunteer Coordination, Health Promotion, Community education and adv.icacy programs. Meets Department management plan, budget, and compliance objectives. Hnsures compliance with federal, state and county requirements Provides sujx-rvision and training for stall and volunteers Promotes public awareness of services and senior issues. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in gerontology, social work or related field with three veins experience working with frail elderly or special population group Master s degree preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Wind, bxccl. and specialized software programs preferred. (Hiring Ramie; $40,134 - $54.1$l/yr) Closes: 12/23/21)05 06-227 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.uov or call 24hr. job line: (703) 777-0536 Human Resources: (7031777-0213 , FOF _ It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222

loomsUSA 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 rr CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Rappahannock National Bank is seeking a Customer Service Representative. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills and hanking experience preferred hut not required. Responsibilities will include opening customer accounts, cross-selling products to existing customers, assisting with branch operations and maintaining customer relationships. We otter a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please reference job number 103-41-110105 on resume. Resumes can be faxed to 540-987-9577, emailed to scillo@ubsh.com or mailed to: Rappahannock National Bank P.O. Box 179 Washington, VA 22747 EOE Rappahannock National Bank mm nuMrfmwcttmlLcm You've got the drive ! and the skills, i Does your employer | have the resources ! and the reputation? i Amy Stevens I Amy SMvwii mod* a (mart choice. Twenty-seven years ago, she started | with Chevy Chase Bank as a teller ond worked her woy up to Branch Manager ! and is now a Mortgage loan Officer. After leaving to explore other career options, | she realized that her assertive nature ond people skills were better suited to the i Chevy Chase Bank culture. Chevy Chase Bank is an Equal Oppot iunity Employer and maintains a Drug-tree Work Environment M/E/D/V We currently have openings hr-seasoned Home Equity and Mortgage sales professionals in the Northern VA area. If you have any questions, concerns or are unable to attend, please contact (240) 497-4633 or email nxrossel6chevychasebank.net. Please visit our website to apply online: WMnt*cheYythasobtsnkcarmen.con\. CHEVY CHASE' BANK The smarKfchoice for your career. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #225-23-98 FT position covering Fauquier and Culpeper counties. Support adults with mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources lor chronically mentallv impaired. BS degree or equiv. exp. 526.764.55 p/yr. CASE MANAGER SPECIALIST #187-23-97 FT in Culpeper. Providing support to Case Managers; preparing appropriate intake forms; transporting clients: assisting in individual service plan preparation: preparing and maintaining files and records. High School Diploma or GED required some experience working with developmetually disabled or mentally ill clients required. S22.OJ9.34 p/yr. I LINK. IAN/MH/SA #192-23-96 FT and/or PT positions split between t ulpepcr and Orange providing MH assessment, outpatient treatment and targeted case management for seriously mentally ill and chemically dependent clients. MS degree in licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible: S32.532.55 p/yr. Licensed: $35,866.66 p/yr PIE PROGRAM MANAGER #368-23-104 FT in Culpeper. Responsible tor supervision, monitoring and oversight of the Parent Infant Education Program. Works directly with staff to ensure compliance w ith all regs and licenstrtg requirements. MS degree in Special Education or related field. 541.520.33 per/yr RF.G1STERED NURSE #132-17-71 FT position providing care, counseling, education and consultation to clients at our residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. RN required. 532.532.55 p/yr. SENIOR C ASE MANAGER #331-23-100 Provide programmatic, clinical. & administrative supervision to case managers serving consumers with menial illness. Ensure regulatory requirements are met. Provide outreach, conduct site audits, & maintain caseload. Know ledge of developmental disabilities, illnesses, & issues facing consumers Counseling & crisis intervention skills, including conducting assessments. Excellent oral, written & interpersonal skills. Ability to remain organized & objective. Bachelor’s degree & 2 yrsexp 535.866 66 p/y r SENIOR CLINICIAN V*H/SA# 60-23-99 FT position a residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. Licensed therapist working with client's that have Co - Occurring SA/MH problems. MS degree, clinical license required. 541.520.33 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #SAHR8-23-102 Hourly and On-Call positions available at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field SI 1.29 p/hr RAPPAHANNOCK RAPtOAN at COMMUP*T> ' SBMCiVIOAflO RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am. Monday, December P.O. Box 1568. Culpeper. VA , 22701 (540i 825-3100TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEC)/A A’ KjenningsCa rrcsb.org Apply w 19. 2005 ith t5> Vi/ (limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA ^ / > ^ ,' V 545 F-jfl Tims Employment 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! Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Property Manager For a property management co. of a manufactured home community in Fauquier Co. Property management exp. is a must. We offer a competitive salary, paid rent/utils, 401K, health ins & realistic bonus program. Maintenance, bookkeeping, human resources necessary. Send resume to: Personnel Michigan, P.O. Box 339687 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 Health Care | .■■*.. > ...ii.i . 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 PHLEBOTOMISTS Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, Reston, Springfield, & Sterling Quest Diagnostic seeks candidates with a minimum of one year on-the-job phlebotomy experience servicing a pediatric/adult/ geriatric patient popluation, HS diploma & good keyboarding/data entry skills required. Strong customer service skills also desired. Medical training and a working knowledge of medical terminology preferred. We offer competitive benefits including generous vacation time, goal sharing and shift differential. Please forward your resume for consideration to: Quest Diagnoses, Attn: HR, 1901 Sulphur Spring Rd., Baltimore, MD 21227, Ph: 1-800-522-9235, ext. 1447, Fax: 410-536-1667,' email: BalHrResumes@ questdiagnostic.com Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has been proudly recognized as a "Best Place to work" in NJ, TX, NY, OH, Mid-East PA and AZ and our employees throughout the U.S. would agree. Find out more about joining our outstanding team at www.questdiagnostic.com. EOE Full Time '' i if Receptionist Assistant for holistic chriopractic center 540-349-7744 540,270-8855 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, of apply online www.mastec.com. Must reference job code #2349. Call 800-532-4991 for more details. Vetinary clinic needs exp: RECEPTIONIST KENNEL HELP Excellent pay & benefits. 540-347-0300 0^0 Part 11n» ^—. i.i_:_y KENNEL WORK, 1 WASHINGTON VA: PT, 3-8 hours wkly, hrs flexible. Care for dogs, clean kennel. Exc pay; friendly family atmosphere. Leave message: 540-270-4625 /tv&tr 600 79 Cadillac Phateon, runs/looks great, rare, new Ithr.many new parts, 130K mis, $3500 - OBO. (540)349-9405 Full Time Employment «■■■ ..— —-- . - -- S Capital Projects Technician The Projects Division of the Department of General Services for Loudoun County Government is seeking qualified applicants to work as a member of the project management team and will become familiar with planning criteria and designs of the Capital Improvements projects.Responsibilities include inspecting work per- 1 formed by contractors to ensure work is completed according to construction documents; providing written inspection reports to assigned project manager; participating in project design reviews and participating in progress meetings during active construction. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation, supplemented by building trades course : work and at least four (4) years of directly related experience in building trades. Valid driver's license required. Prefer Master or Journeyman license in electrical or one or more mechanical trades issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be able to work in temperature extremes and lift 50 pounds. Some work is hazardous -| because of location (e g. rooftop) or type of work (e.g. high voltage electrical work). Successful candidate will undergo a driver's license check. (Hiring Range: $29,950 - $50,316/yr) Closes: 12/16/2005 06-224 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Web site: www.loudoun.gov or call 24hr. job line: '! (703)777-0536. Human Resources: (703)777-0213. EOE Automotive 00 Red VW Jena GLS: 5spd mnl trans. AC/ sun/mnrf/6cd changer. Good cond. 109k mi. $5,500. (540)338-3235 01 VW Jetta TDI Diesel, 50mpg, 4dr, 5sp, low mileage. $12,050. 703-754-8332 day, 540-347-0635 eve 02 GMC Yukon XL red loaded, excl cond, 3rd seat, ext warr.rear AC $20,900/obo.540-9372303/703-929-8959 '04 Toyota Sienna XLE loaded! Ither int, fog lamps, rear disc brakes, pwr moon roof, Roof rack, 6 disk CD, Rear DVD w/ wireless headphones, traction Ctrl and lots more! 45,300mls, powertrain Warranty conveys. Excel cond, $19,900. 571-228-3991 1993 MERCURY Cougar. 2 dr, CD player, A/C, just passed state insp. $1100/080. Call 571-330-7608 1995 Toyota Avalon. Low miles. Exc. cond. Passed both inspections $3950 703-406-2127 .sab Mercury sable. VA Inspection through 9/06. Power brakes, steering and windows. $1995 OBO. 703 437 4162 or 703 628 7812 H)02 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-Ann, 2 1 tone, silver, L48 eng, AT, 53K mis, $13,750. '96silver Corvette colct rs edit,LT-4 330 eng, 6 sp, 32K mis. I $19,750 Both garaged. (540)937-3384 B2 Corvette, 2nd owner, 114K mis, Garage kept, must see to I appreciate. 350ci, auto, air, mirror T-Tops, current VA insp. $12,500 will consider resonable offer.540- : 937-2001 or Ive mess 1 86 Crown Victoria Country Squire SW. All pwr, lug rack. All records. New eng & J trans.164K mis. $1400. ' 703-550-0339 aft 5pm 37 HONDA ACCORD DX: 4dr, 5 spd manual trans; 164k miles. Body rust free & interior in great cond; great for parts. Car should run w/fix-up. As is. 703-447-8066. 31 OLDS Sierra. Runs good. $600/96 Merc. Nautica Mini van. High miles. Runs great $2500OBO . 703-860-4044 >2 Lexus LS400 Pearl White 4dr low mileage $8100. 703-754-8332 day, 540-347-0635 eve 13 Dodge Shadow - Chrysler. Good cond. Auto, new tires, front whl drive. $1700. 703-669-8157. 13 GEO Prizm, 4dr, needs minor work, 160K mis, $800/obo. call 540-222-0971 94 LEXUS ES300, 4DR, blk/ 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 96 VW Passat GLX, 5sp, new tires, 6cd changer, navy blue, sun root, mechanical excel, 2 tears in Ithr seats, 85K mis. $5900. (540)347-1656 97 Mercedes E420 loaded. TV & DVD. $13,500. '97 GMC jimmy Limited, 4x4, $3500. OBO (540)937-6577 Iv msg 99 CHRYLSER T&C LTD: Excel Cond, red, 85k mi. $8,000. 571-212-8593. 99 DODGE Intrepid ES. PS, PB, PW, loaded. New paint, transferable service wmty-no cost. 1Q0K miles, very clean. $ 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 Volvo V70, good cond, AC, am/fm, cd/ tape, pwr winds/mirs, $7000/obo. email: bobkott@yahoo.com or call 540-751-0027. JODGE INTREPED ES, '95 Loaded, $1500/ obo. (540)439-1292 NFINITI 96 130, 100 K miles, sunroof, black, leather seats. $5000. 703-354-3612 .INCOLN 01 Town Car, loaded, excellent condition, 29 K miiles, $13,900 firm. (540)338-2569 Mercedes, 85, 300CD coupe. 155K mis, 2nd owner, rare ivory, near perfect. $6000. (540)937-6095 MERCURY 1997 SABLE WAGON: high mileage, good cond, am/ fm/cass, cruise, A/C, $2500, 703-569-3678. Mymouth 95 Neon: gray, ps, 140K, good running cond, $1695/ bo 703-444-2971 or 703-737-8747 iUBARU '02 Outback, AWD, well equiped, white, 27MPG, excel cond. $12,500/ OBO 540-364-2201. oyota, '98 Corolla. 62,500 mi. Good cond. Tan: New tires. $5,300. Annandale area.Call 908-229-0201. )4 Honda Civic EX. 5spd. 39K mis. White, snrf, pwr options & extras. $13,000/OBO. Call 540-955-6337 eep, '94 Grand Cherokee. Laredo, AT, 4x4, 213K, luggage rack, 6 cyl, 4 dr, as is, $800 (540)428-3987 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 Full-Time: Starting at $27,371 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.12 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 15.98% locality pay) TSA Job Fair Monday, Dec 5th, Ham - I :00pm Dq* Motor Vehicles 100 Five Court Sterling. VA I\Ksda>. IX-C Mh. ‘ETOurn • IKtOpm 1 »HKk»ir WorUiTCi* Kt-sounx t'ciUff. StiL'ruutduh Kutklia^ 102 Hmuigc Way. N.E. Sulk* * 200, iiVsNSfjt VA Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 12:30pm - 4:30^pm VEC Prince William l 13370 Minnies ille Rtl ‘ Wixxftirida'. VA Thursday, Dec 8«h, Sam- 1:00pm tepi of Mohr Vehicles 1 45 Hdwunis Ferry Ril 1 Leeshurji, VA Thursday. Dec. ftth. I:30p«n -4.30pm umkwn Workfuree Resource I 'enter, Shenandouh Buikhnj! A 102 Hentagc Way. N.fc. ( Suite 2(1). lecshurg. VA Saturday, Ok. I Oth »30ain - 3:30pm Miles Holiday Irm Select 335 Ounhlly Shopping ■tr. I luk hiastm Room 3 Chantilly. VA .vimunuiii Requirements u > t. m/eivsnip or U S National • High .school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one* year of security or aviation screening cxpci tcnce ■ Inylivh proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Paw a background/credit check Transportation Security Admimst ration Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.reeruit.soft.com 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 ' TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer local spo click.... T» i i^Cbmmuni '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 Yellow Eton RXL90 Viper 4 wheeler. Runs well, good condition, well-maintained. $700. (540)882-4686 01 FORD EXCURSION Ltd V-10. Loaded. Lthr. 71K mis. $16,800. Call 703-771-1981 05 GMC YUKON XL, white, 6K mis, loaded, lthr, DVD/game, $38K. 540-341-0495. 97 EXPLORER XLT.V8, AWD, 77K mis, gm, lthr, 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 96 ACURA SLX, snrf, lthr, new tires/ shocks, loaded, am/fm/cd/ 98K mis, needs motor wk, $ 2 K / f i r m . (540)364-0497 99 CHEVY TAHOE LS, 4x4, 5.7L, tow ackage, blue, new tires,1 owner, $9500/obo. (540)937-2255 '99 LEXUS LX470, peart white, tan Ithr, 102K, 2nd ownr, loaded, $ 1 9,9 0 0. (540)219-9900 Ford '89 Bronco II: 2.9, V6, AT, 4X4 & Hubs, new brakes & tires, emissions & inspect. $1100/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 Kia 99 Spoilage. AT, pw, rf rack, grill guard, exc cond. 79K mi, $ 5 4 9 5 / b o 703-309-2305 or 703-203-2144 MERC MOUNT1ANEER, 00, 6 cyl, 23MPG, blue, 4x4, 69K mis, all extras, excel cond, $9,999,703-973-4815 Mercury 98 Mountain* ear, AWD, 73 K mi., original owner, fully loaded, Ithr. int. $8000 obo. 571-332-8054 95 FORD FI 50: V-8. 8ft bed, blue/gray. Orig Owner, excel cond $4995/080. 540-338-7674. r '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. $6900. (540)668-7128 GMC, 1988, 3500 diesel, 4x4, 97,000 mi. Good running vehicle. $4,800. (540)6686935. 00 CHRYSLER T&C LXi, 89k m, loaded, 100k mi. Warranty. Excellent condition. $6900.(703)503-9146 02 Chrysler T & C, EL, • auto, silver, quad seats, duel AC, PW, PL, CD, $8000. (540)349-2503 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 When you’re trying to reach qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for the jobl To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Your Legal Today 703-689-1278 Community Newspapers Northern Virginia .4