Rappahannock News, August 3, 2006

*8 M 2 D ° 2 w °§ S' ffl (0 W-» - 4- t-.‘) ti-tt-r .Rappahannock 187% 128th Year ... No. 31 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 Q^12 H CENTS Worldwide atscommunity.com C\ 50 i ■ fo - ON .*:xAUT0xx3-D IGIT 232 ARCQM RH 00C LIBRARY OF UIRGINIA SERIAL SECTION By Monty Tayloe ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer Just over the Culpeper County line, two men are struggling to find a compromise in a conflict that pits the right to property squarely against a son’s r desire to care for the final resting place of his parents. Dr. James G. Hamilton claims that he has been unfairly denied access to a cemetery containing the remains of his parents and other family by local GRAVE MATTER: The long neglected Lawson family cemetery sits on RT 621, just over the line in Culpeper county. r builder Charles Ed Rodgers. “I have no rights to my family, my mother, my father , my grandmother!” a choked up Dr. James G. Hamilton told the Culpeper Board of Supervisors at their August meeting Tuesday evening. Hamilton, who lives in Massachusetts, wants to be able to visit his deceased relatives freely and maintain their cemetery, which has become severely run-down. Rodgers, of Amissville, owns the parcel of land just off Rt.621 that contains the cemetery. He is currently building several homes on the subdivided lots surrounding the old burial ground. Rodgers came before the Culpeper Board of Supervisors Tuesday evening at their August meeting seeking approval for his Greenwood subdivision, which adjoins the cemetery. Rodgers claims that Hamilton has been unreasonable, belligerent, and uncompromising. "Ib me, he’s quite a troublemaker,” said Rodgers. Under Virginia law, a cemetery located on private property must be preserved, and remain accessible to the family members of the deceased. However, outside of those requirements, property owners are allowed to designate when and how See CEMETERY, Page A2 NEW HOMES, OLD GRAVES: This historic black cemetery sits on land that will become a residential subdivision, owned by Charles Ed Rodgers. Rappahannock News Staff Photo /Monty Tayloe County and Town Meetings and Notice • On Thursday, August 3 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street • On Monday, August 7 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p.m session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street 2 p.m. session Presentation of HJR 5022, Celebrating the Life of Charles K. Estes* +Del. Todd Gilbert, Mrs. Estes and members of the Estes Family About Our Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell David Cubbage-VDOT Residency Administrator Michael A. Santucci, Department of Forestry Journey through Hallowed Ground Resolution* +Cate Magennis Wyatt Brian Duncan RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board +Performance Contract* +Borrowing Resolution* Fire Levy Bills* Public Comment Old Business -Rt. 522 Bridge ReplacementSperryville* -Resolution, Rt. 729 (completing VDOT file on previous project)* -Update on Track Project -Emergency Communications Update New Business -DWI Restitution Ordinance discussion* Information -July Building Permit Report* -Sperryville STP Permit Renewal Notice* -VDOH Teen Pregnancy See MEETINGS, Page A2 Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Photo courtesy of Jennifer Nicholson MISS CONGENIALITY: Rappahannock’s Mrs. Virginia was fourth runner up in the “Mrs. USA” pageant. A happy lady, she is pictured here with her daughter, Brookelyn. Phillips takes fourth By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Chester Gap resident and Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Deputy Janie Phillips was fourth runner up in the “Mrs. USA” pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. Phillips was chosen fourth out of 53 contestants, representing all fifty states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. “It was a lot of fun. I met-so many people,” said Phillips. .Phillips qualified to enter the pageant when she won Mrs. Virginia USA this past April. Prior to that, Phillips has a long resume of beauty pageant competitions won, and was Miss Rappahannock in 1995. In her long pageant career, she has won over $10,000 in prizes, and she added to her haul in Las Vegas. As fourth runner up, she won “a couple hundred dollars in free cosmetics, and a trophy.” Phillips was cheered on at the pageant by her husband Brandon and daughters Brookelyn,6,and Alexandra, 2. She brought the family along to enjoy the free trip to Las Vegas Aimougn participating in tins national pageant has been Janie’s biggest win so far, she plans to keep competing. Future victories might be assisted by the publicity Janie will receive ftc u the Mrs.USA pageant, since the entire proceeding will be televised. “I kept thinking the entire time, ‘My god this is going to be on TV,” said Phillips. The Mrs. USA pageant will be broadcast on the PAX network on September 4. Panthers football practice goes full throttle By Charlie Spierinc. Rappahanmfck News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School Varsity Football team began practice Monday in the heat of the summer. “It’s going to be tough as it’s supposed to be hot as hell all week,” said head football coach Kemp Pullen. He said the boys would be practicing from 7:30 a m. until 1:00 p.m. every day this week, with a one hour lunch break. As the defense team worked on tackling drills, the offense was sent sprinting down the field practicing catching and bolstering their footwork. Pullen knows that it’s tough being in the Rappahannock football team because of its size. “It's hard to be a small single A school competing with larger, single A, state and district champion winning teams,” he said. The team lost twelve seniors after the class of 2006 graduated. This year there are only five seniors and four juniors to replace them. The sophomore class is duly represented with about ten players on the team. “The sophomores seem to be good athletes,” Pullen said. Five freshman flesh out the rest of the team which stands at about twenty-seven students. oeinui mu, pauseu in tne shade during practice and discussed the upcoming season with Evan Shankle. “This year we really have to focus on team smarts,” Hitt said. “We really don’t have that much size on the team.” In the meantime, the Panthers will be working hard all week preparing to compete this fall. Their first game will be a scrimmage with Hancock High School on August 18th. Email the reporter at cspiering@ timespapers.com Rappahannock News Staff Photo Charge Spierirg GAME FACES: Senior Evan Shankle, #55, senior Corey Hitt, #79, and sophomore Bobby Fincham, #62, take a break during Monday’s practice. Saving energy Rappahannock County high school students jump started school by participating in an energy program. See Page A7. Worth the sweat Members of the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club beat the heat and took home honors. See Page B1. Come to the carnival! The Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Company is holding their parade and carnival starting August 19. See Page A8. Celebrating 50 years Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates its 50th year with their Dried Flower Sale and Home Tour. See Page B1.

Rappahannock News Staff Photos Monty Tayloe Rappahannock’s Valdez On the afternoon of Monday July 31, this gas truck from PM Transport, based in Richmond, VA, was delivering fuel to Mayhugh’s filling station in Amissville. The truck delivers the gas through a hose that is connected to the station’s underground tanks. On Monday, the gas that was supposed to be going into the tank at Mayhugh’s suddenly began overflowing and spilling out onto the ground. According to Lieutenant Mark Fletcher of the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, around 60 gallons of gas poured out of the tanker truck before the hose could be shut off. The driver of the PM Transport truck declined to be interviewed for this report. That much spilled fuel is a fire and environmental hazard, and fire companies from Amissville and Flint Hill responded. The firefighters put down a ring of oil absorbent, a substance similar to kitty litter, to contain the spread of the spilled gasoline.. 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Virginia 22747 Board of Supervisors meeting: A preview The August meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is approaching on August 7. Some highlights from the agenda include: Celebrating the life of Charles K. Estes The Virginia General assembly voted unanimously to adopt HJR 5022, a resolution recognizing the life and achievements of Rappahannock son Charles K “Pete” Estes. Delegate Todd Gilbert will attend the meeting to present a certificate recognizing this honor. Cell Towers In their evening session, the Supervisors will hear public comment and vote on Cingular’s proposed modifications to two stealth monopole cellular towers in the county. The adjustments to the towers were approved by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission last month. Cingular’s proposed modifications to the silo tower at Rose Hill were deferred, and will not come before the planning commission again until September. Journey through Hallowed Ground The Supervisors will discuss the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Corridor. From the Hallowed Ground website: “The Journey Through Hallowed Ground corridor follows US Route 15 and Route 20 on a 175-mile meandering course from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, through Frederick County, Maryland and ending in Charlottesville, Virginia.” The corridor is a congressional effort to designate locations along the above corridor as a National Heritage Area, providing some protections to designated stops along the proposed area. Currently, Rappahannock County has no stops along the proposed route, although it would run through the county. Emergency communications update According to County Administrator John McCarthy, the county continues to search for A viable location for an antennae that would allow the county to tap into Culpeper County’s emergency communication system. The county’s ideal location is a fire tower on Red Oak Mountain, but negotiations with the property owner have come to a halt. If the county is eventually able to tap into Culpeper’s system, Emergency first responders will have far greater communications options available. Already, some county employees are testing 800 MGHZ radios, which allow for a wider range of contact. Meetings From Page A1 Mailing* -Documentation, Meadow Grove easement Closed Session -§2.2-3711 A. 7 Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation over zoning violations 7 pm session -PWSF#06-06-02* Eastham Slope Co-Location (Cellular Communications antenna) -PWSF#06-06-03* Nicholson Slope Co-Location (Cellular Communications antenna) -PWSF#06-06-03* Rose Hill Silo Co-Location (Cellular Communications antenna) (tabled by Planning Commission) • On Tuesday, August 8, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m.(closed session) and 7:30 p.m. (public session) at RCHS band room. • On Wednesday, August 9, the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Highlights from the agenda include wastewater and reservoir updates, consideration of a wastewater treatment plant design proposal, and a presentation on funding from Virginia Municipal League. Police Briefs Big Brother at RCHS The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is consulting with the School Board about the possibility of installing up to 11 video surveillance cameras in Rappahannock County High School. The proposal comes in the wake of a costly break in at the high school last month, which resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen equipment and extensive vandalism to school property. According to bnentt Larry Sherertz, there may be up to $15,000 in leftover grant money available to pay for the cameras. The grant money involved is earmarked for expenditures related to school safety, and the money would come form the same grant that funds the position of School Resource Officer Captain Jeff Brown. According to Brown, whose office at the high school was severely vandalized in July’s break in, the cameras would be ideally placed all around the outside of the school, and in the school’s cafeteria/common area. Overlooked burglary? The RCSO has received reports of a burglary that may be linked to a series of similar crimes that occurred earlier this spring. Those burglaries, which occurred in Amissville and Harris Hollow, as well as similar incidents in several other counties, have been linked to Michael Lee Guy, 26, ot Kemington. Uuy has been in custody since early July, but this latest burglary is believed to have occurred at around the same time as the others. A home on Rudasill Mill road, often left vacant by its owner, was broken into by a window. According to the RCSO, three to four guns, a set of wooden chairs, a five gallon gas can, and a milk pitcher shaped like a duck were all reported stolen. This incident is still under investigation. Pamela J. 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After Hamilton involved the Culpeper BOS and two newspapers in the matter, Rodgers verbally offered to make concessions that would allow Hamilton to visit and maintain the historic cemetery. Hamilton accepted, but has said he will not be satisfied until a more formal offer is made. “I need to see it in writing,” he said. Lawson family cemetery The cemetery in question, which Hamilton calls “the old Lawson family cemetery,” is located among a cluster of trees just off Rt.621. Hamilton’s ancestors were a prominent black family in the Rappahannock and Culpeper area, and the cemetery and the land surrounding it were once part of a family farm that has been passed down in Hamilton’s family for several generations. “Over the years, greedy relatives have been selling off pieces of the land to make money, and now it’s mostly gone,” Hamilton told the Rappahannock News. The 38 by 40 foot cemetery sits on Rodgers’ land, surrounded by ground that has been cleared by a bulldozer as the site of a future house. The burial ground is surrounded by an old wooden fence that is in the process of falling down, and the cemetery itself is clogged with undergrowth. Hamilton’s forebears have been buried there as long as they have been in Rappahannock County, and many died too poor to afford a gravestone. Most of those buried in the Lawson cemetery are marked only with a rough stone marker, or even a plain rock. The only actual tombstones still standing in the cemetery were put there by Dr. Hamilton in the last decade, to mark his parents and grandfather. Doui ms lauier anu granafather served America in wartime before settling down in Culpeper. According to Hamilton, the cemetery is in rough shape because the previous land owner, a cousin of Hamilton’s named William Parker, also prevented Hamilton from performing regular upkeep on the cemetery. “At the time, I was trying to deal with him, so I agreed to let him have his way,” explained Hamilton, who was trying to purchase the land around the cemetery from Parker in 2004. The deal fell through, and Parker sold the land to Rodgers earlier this year, removing the cemetery from Hamilton’s family’s hands for the first time. At the time of the sale, Hamilton, who has chronic health problems, was told by his doctor that he couldn’t travel. According to Rodgers, Hamilton had nothing to do with the sale, and did not communicate with Rodgers until several weeks ago, when Hamilton began contacting him about the cemetery. No common ground Prior to Tuesday’s meeting of the Culpeper BOS, Hamilton and Rodgers could not seem to resolve their differences. “I don’t think he and I are ever going to get any common ground,” Rodgers told the BOS. According to Hamilton, his relationship with Rodgers has been adversarial from the beginning. Rodgers has imposed strict requirements that Hamilton get his personal permission before visiting the cemetery , and that he do so at specific dates and times. Rodgers has also ordered Hamilton to stay off all property not within the cemetery bounds or the ten foot access road to the burial ground. These strict requirements have hint Hamilton’s ability to maintain the cemetery, since he must drive down from Massachusetts prepared to work on the cemetery but without knowing for sure if he’ll be allowed access. Additionally ,the restriction to avoid all property not inside the cemetery fence makes it difficult for Hamilton to clear the plant life that is slowly destroying the cemetery grounds. “How can I fix the [cemetery] fence if I can’t clear the trees that are breaking it?,” said Hamilton. At the August Culpeper BOS meeting Rodgers maintained that he has been completely reasonable. “I can’t have someone coming on my property and cutting down trees whenever they want. That’s not going to work,” said Rodgers. According to Rodgers, Hamilton refused to cooperate with him on making choices for the future of the cemetery. At nrst, ittamiitonj wanted to put up some kind of huge monument in there. He is nothing but a troublemaker.’’ One reason Hamilton might have been considered a troublemaker is that he wasn’t willing to stop with landscaping his ancestral cemetery. From the beginning, Hamilton asked both previous owner Wiliam Parker and Rodgers to concede a ten foot easement all around the cemetery along with the access road. The easement would allow the descendants of those interred in Lawson to preserve their cemetery without fearing future incursions by Rodgers or future property owners. This type of easement is a standard recommendation of the Virginia Department of Historic Preservation in cases of cemeteries located on private property. According to Hamilton, Rodgers had flatly rejected this plan, along with others that included Hamilton offering to swap property elsewhere in the county for the cemetery. However, that all changed at Tuesday’s meeting. BOS. A quagmire At the meeting, Hamilton asked the supervisors to involve themselves, after a rambling impassioned speech that went far over the usual allotted time for public commentary at such meetings. “This is getting to be quite a quagmire,” said Supervisor Larry Aylor, after listening to both parties. The supervisors voted to delay approval for Rodger’s proposed “Greenwood” 3 lot subdivision for a month to allow the two parties to work out their problems. Immediately after this decision, Rodgers and Hamilton had a heated discussion on the front porch of 302 N. Main St in Culpeper, where the BOS meeting was being held. Perhaps spurred on by the presence of several reporters, Rodgers first offered to meet with Hamilton to discuss the matter, and then suddenly offered to give him the ten foot easement around the cemetery. Hamilton instantly accepted, and the men shook hands. Afterwards, Hamilton admitted that he was pleased, but remains wary, especially since the offer was made so informally. Hamilton believes that Culpeper County health department officials may have deliberately obstructed his plans to buy the land around the cemetery that was eventually sold to Rodgers. He called for an investigation on this matter form the BOS, and plans to seek legal representation, although he says his finances are limited. “They claim that they have no responsibility for the fact that my family cemetery is out of my hands. Something is going on,” said Hamilton. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers. com

rm i nursaay, August 3, zuue A3 A new way to provide 24hour physicians’ care at Culpeper Regional Hospital By Wally Bunker Rappahannock News Staff Writer A scared, nervous and groggy Mark Hagen lay in his hospital bed last Tuesday staring at the woman in the white lab coat he had never seen. Dr. Yemisrach Mulugeta attempted to soothe the fears of the 46-year old patient. A severe and worsening pain, which he originally thought was a pulled muscle or kidney stone forced Mr. Hagen to head to the emergency room for treatment. Mr. Hagen had a blood clot in a lung. Based on the diagnosis, Mr. Hagen’s family doctor decided to admit him to Culpeper Regional Hospital for tests and treatment. But instead of seeing his family physician, Dr. Thomas Reynolds, Mr. Hagen saw Dr. Mulugeta-a stranger. “Once 1 talked to her I was extremely comfortable,” he said last week from his hospital bed. “She just exuded respect.” Dr. Mulugeta represents a new breed of doctor. She is one of three full-time hospitahsts serving Culpeper Regional Hospital - three vacancies remain to be filled. The hospitahsts primarily provide care to patients admitted by family physicians. The hospitalist program in Culpeper is operated by a division of Culpeper Medical Associates, a medical group of doctors in Culpeper and surrounding counties and Culpeper Regional Hospital. The movement toward hospitals having doctors on staff has gained speed in the last 12 years. In the mid 1990s about 800 doctors were on hospital staffs. By 2005, the number of hospitalists skyrocketed to 15,000. And by 2010, the Society of Hospital Medicine estimates 30,000 doctors will carry the title hospitalist. Along the Route 29 corridor from Prince Wiliam County to Charlottesville, Culpeper Regional Hospital stands as the only hospital with hospitalists for adults. Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton plans to implement the program in 2007. Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg has a pediatric hospitalist program and Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville has an adult hospitalist program like Culpeper. The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville relies on interns and resident doctors undergoing training to provide in-hospital care. “The hospital has dedicated itself to the program,” said Dr. Mulugeta. In 2000, Culpeper Regional Hospital took 9 proactive approach to providing in-hospital patient care. The hospital’s program started with weekend when doctors patrolled the wards. From that beginning, the program expanded to cover nights, followed in 2002 with 24hour coverage. “It is truly becoming more of a practical way of providing on site physician care to patients,” said CRH Vice President for Operations Pat Mullins. The hospitalist program provides many benefits to doctors, patients and hospital stalf. “When you have a physician right there, it is such a positive thing,” said Ms. Mullins. Registered .nurse Delsie Heflen, a 31-year veteran, remembers what it was like trying to contact a doctor in the middle of the night. If a patient required a doctor’s immediate attention, the nurses on duty tried to contact the emergency room doctor or an anesthesiologist, if one happened to be in the buildine. Ms. Heflen said the initial confusion about the hospitalists finally gave way to comfort for the patient’s families. “The old way was a lot of phone calls and return phones calls,” said Ms. Heflen. It took from 15 to 30 minutes to deal with a situation that having a doctor in the building solves immediately. “I think (the patients) feel better that there is a physician here,” said Ms. Heflen. Frank Bruno seemed pleased that Dr. Mulugeta stood ready to treat the blood clots forming in his legs. “How are you feeling?” Dr. Mulugeta said as she entered the 84-year-old New Jersey man’s room. “Better?” Mr. Bruno smiled broadly. As Dr. Mulugeta stood at the foot of his hospital bed and rubbed his foot, Mr. Bruno told the story of how he came to Dr. Yemisralh Mulugeta visits with patient Frank Bruno. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Raymond Thompson Dr. Mulugeta is one of three full-time hospitalists at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Culpeper Regional Hospital for treatment. While visiting his wife in an Orange County nursing home, his daughter-in-law noticed swelling in Mr. Bruno’s legs. With his family physician in New Jersey and facing a medical problem in Virginia, Mr. Bruno contacted his wife’s Orange County doctor. The physician sent him to Culpeper Regional Hosr>ital for tests Based on the diagnosis, the emergency room doctor recommended admitting Mr. Bruno to the hospital. That is when Dr. Mulugeta, who also treats patients without family doctors, entered Mr. Bruno’s life. Dr. Mulugeta prescribed a blood thinner to a “tense” Mr. Bruno. “She’s very friendly,” Mr. Bruno said of Dr. Mulugeta’s bedside manner. “She’s very pleasant.” The Culpeper doctor will provide a summary of treatment to Mr. Bruno’s family physician in New Jersey. Culpeper resident Willie Martin remembers Dr. Mulugeta’s calming manner when she served on the staff of Commonwealth Medical Associates, an internal medicine practice in Culpeper. “She will put her hand on your shoulder and make you feel better right on the spot,” said Mr. Martin. Having hospitalists avail able in the hospital frees family doctors to conduct office hours. Before the hospitalist program started, doctors commonly left the office and drove to the hospital to formally admit a patient. Also doctors faced visiting hospitalized patients after office hours or during the lunch break. Dr. Mulugeta faced the same issues when she was in practice before becoming a hospitalist. “There were so many visits,” Dr. Mulugeta said. “They had to cancel appointments. “It was not a good use of my time.” Since Dr. Mulugeta has been on both sides of the medical practice, she knows about long hours caused by running to the hospital admitting patients and checking on them. “You never go home,” she said Due to the hospitalist program, some family doctors have WMSSUK 5:30 PM FRIDAY. AUGUST 4, at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville Once more, the gallery will he full of surprises - even to us! We have boxes and boxes to unpack from that Gainesville estate, lots of furniture from a Nokesville household, plus so much more yet to arrive, so keep watching our website for updates. There will he stuff for your kitchen, living room, bedroom, garage, garden, shop, and collections ... and ... yes, BOX LOT HEAVEN, too! Bill Pavne Auctions. inc.vsAmo HO. Box 178. AmisiNvillc. Y’A 20106 <540)937-4142 email: pavne729@earthlink.nel website: www.bpauctions.com increased office hours and added Saturday hours. And when Dr. Mulugeta finishes her 12-hour shift, she is off. No pager and no phone calls. Another hospitalist takes over. The program basically allows Dr. Mulugeta and the other hospitalists to fill in for a patient’s family doctor. If a patient regularly saw a doctor and that doctor was on vacation, another doctor or possibly a nurse practitioner in the practice would see the patient. The regular doctor would have a summary of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment available when the patient came in again. The hospitalist performs the same function just in a different building. Why does (the family doctor) have to visit when there are highly qualified representatives,” said Mr. Hagen from his hospital bed. The family doctor - in Mr, Hagen’s case Dr. Reynolds - has instant computer access to medical records created by the hospitalist during a patient’s treatment at CRH. Dr. Reynolds will also follow up on the treatment and medication Mr. Hagen received. Some surgeons now draw on the hospitalists to monitor patients recovering from surgery. Insurance companies embrace the program, said Dr. Mulugeta. The program reduces errors in prescribed medication, she said. The hospitalist program also results in the timely discharge of patients who before waited for the family doctor to make rounds. The emergency room :<;s: Ilospicc or the K« pi cl air Compassionate anti Dignified End of Life Care doctor can devote more time to emergency room cases and not have to respond to other medical problems in the hospital. Survival rates have also risen with the advent of hospitalists, explained Dr. Mulugeta. “The patients are satisfied,” Dr. Mulugeta said. “The nurses are satisfied.” Registered Nurse Valerie LaHonmedieu, the charge nurse in the medical surgical section of the hospital is sold on the hospitalist program. Two hospitalists - one part-time - made rounds last Wednesday as she checked patient records. The flexibility and communication the program offers CSSS -.- ■ ' 1 = Unique. Antique. One of a Kind Home Furnishings in 3-4 Weeks. Made Just for You - Without the Wait! rind that special inspiration for your home. We have that unique antique. We also offer Hickory Chair and designer furnishings, accessories and draperies. Without the Wait! 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Share this with a friend. newwinefellowship@verizon.net HospHalist • What: A board-certified doctor who specializes in providing medical care to hospitalized patients. • Training: About 85 percent of hospitalists specialize in internal medicine. • Locally: Six slots at Culpeper Regional Hospital for full-time hospitalists; currently three provide services with a fourth to be hired soon; locum or temporary doctors also work part-time as hospitalists. • Patients: 1,700 average admissions with 6,300 patient visits annually. • Ownership: A division of Culpeper Medical Associates, a 29-provider medical group in Culpeper and surrounding counties, and Culpeper Regional Hospital. • Hours: 24 hours, seven days a week. • History: CRH began the program in 2000, providing hospitalists on weekends; gradually it expanded to nights and weekends, with 24-hour coverage starting in 2002. helps the nurses, she said. “It’s made a world of difference,” Ms. LaHonmedieu said. “They are here to actually see (patients) face-to-face.” Gone are the endless phone calls to doctors and having a doctor readily accessible during a life-threatening emergency saves lives, she added. “This is a new specialty. I don’t know where it is headed,” Dr. Mulugeta said. “It is like a pilot program.” You may contact Wally Bunker at 825-9882 or e-mail at wbunker@culpepercitizen.com

Editorial & Opinion ftappafjannocfe JSctos; 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 I960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 Our View Message from the governor Governor Timothy M. Kaine made the following statement about excessive heat in Virginia, encouraging businesses and individuals to take steps to minimize its impact: “We expect to experience extreme temperatures across the Commonwealth over the coming week. I am directing state employees to take simple steps to reduce energy consumption and urging citizens and private employers to do the same. I also urge Virginians to be mindfUl of the health risks brought by extreme heat, especially to the elderly, young and those burdened by health ailments. “Every Virginian can help reduce energy consumption and protect their health by taking the following steps: • Telecommute when possible and consider using carpool and public transit options, especially during red and orange ozone alert days. • In state offices, close the blinds to keep out direct sunlight; when possible, turn off indoor lights and use indirect natural light. • Power off computers, monitors, printers, lights and other energy-using devices at the end of the work day. • Maintain an indoor air temperature between 76 and 78 degrees. • Stay hydrated throughout the day and wear lightcolored, light-weight clothing. • Do not exercise outdoors except early in the morning or late in the evening, when the heat is not as intense as in the middle of the day. • Check on your elderly neighbors and those with young children to ensure they are getting through the heat. • Use thermostats and timers to maximize air conditioning efficiency and reduce energy use. • Stay informed about daily air quality through media reports or by visiting the Department of Environmental Quality’s webpage at www.deq.virginia.gov/airquahty “By reducing energy waste and taking simple precautions, we can minimize the effects of this heat wave on our energy grid and our health.” Summer surprise Ten-year old Allison Stuart of Washington, Virginia was recently awarded first prize in a Disney Channel sweepstakes. “She found the entry form in one of her girl magazines and sent it in during the winter,” said her mother Sharon Starr. Stuart, who is preparing for 6th grade at Rappahannock Elementary, forgot all about the entry form until the UPS truck pulled up. According to her mother, there was no prior phone calls or letters that notified her of the prize. “It was like Christmas in July," Starr said. Included in the prize package was a collection of “My Scene Goes Hollywood” dolls and accessories, including a toy dressing room and a party limo. Since then she has been playing with her new toys with her friend Skyler Owens. Congratulations Allison on your summer surprise! Enjoy! Letters The Rappahannock community supports its schools It is an exciting time to be a student at R.C.H.S.! Construction of the new track and field at the high school has left students jockeying for the available parking spaces in the student lot each morning, but nobody is complaining! The students are excited about the prospect of running on a new, rubberized track or playing on a well-drained, plush field. There are many people responsible for making the muchneeded improvements a reality and I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank some of them. First of all, a big thank you goes out to the School Board and the Board of Supervisors who understood that the facility improvement projects were necessary and worked together to make them happen. Thank you as well to all of the community members who supported the building efforts, believing that the students of Rappahannock deserve the same opportunities students elsewhere enjoy. Thanks are in order as well for the active support of the Lion’s Club, the Rappahannock National Bank, and other civic and professional organizations that have shown continued support for the athletic program. Ana lastly, thank you to all of the members of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA), both current and past members, for tirelessly raising funds to help meet a variety of needs within the athletic program. The School Board pays for all coaching salaries, all trips via school bus, a large share of the cost of officials, and for some equipment. The RCHS Athletic Fund pays a large share of the cost of uniforms and equipment, and for officials. The RCSSA contributes generously towards equipment, uniforms and pays for special transporta tion costs to State events. The RCSSA has informed me that it hopes to build on the progress currently being made on school facilities by undertaking several more projects that will place the athletic facilities in Rappahannock on a par with the surrounding counties. Some of the needs the RCSSA hopes to address in the future are. Locker rooms for the football/soccer field Currently R.C.H.S. student-athletes utilize the P.E. locker rooms to change before practices. The lockers are utilized during the day by P.E. students so students using the locker rooms after school are often unable to lock up their belongings. From the beginning of August until November the football team uses the wrestling room as locker room. The wrestling room has no windows and no lockers and no benches. A free standing locker room facility located behind the school would provide locker room space for eight different sports teams. The RCSSA hopes to be able to build such a structure for sixty thousands dollars or less. Press boxes/concession stands for the baseball field, softball field , and football/soccer field Currently we are unable to announce starting line-ups, film or sell concessions at a convenient location on any of the field. The temporary scaffolding used for this purpose during football games was inadequate for the purpose and blew over in a storm last year. The RCSSA believes that each press box/concession stand structure, with a public address system, will cost about $7,000. Roger Mello Principal Rappahannock County High School A silo is just a silo The apparent concern by some of the citizens of Rappahannock County in regards to the proposed alterations to existing cellular towers is to me entirely unwarranted. Increasing the height of existing stealth monopole antennas will do little to make them more obtrusive. I drive by the AmissviUe fire house almost daily and do not even notice the pole type antenna there. When it was first installed I probably said,”Oh, look they’re installing an antenna.” Now it’s just part of the visual scenery and goes entirely unnoticed. In regard to the proposed addition of antennas to the out side of the existing Rose Hill Silo at Massies Comer, as depicted in the picture in the 27 July issue of this paper, I do not find that offensive or view it as a distraction from the overall beauty of our pristine landscape. A silo is just that, a silo, and is accepted as part of a rural landscape. The addition of antennas to the outside will just be seen as another farm building and would in no way detract from the beauty of our wonderful county. The ridiculous reference to the silo being a phallic symbol does not warrant a response. Howard Ziemer Amissville For pet’s sake 1m writing in response to Donald Marro’s letter to the editor that appeared in the July 27th edition of your paper. He argued persuasively that all of us should take responsibility for animals and protect them by law. It is gratifying to hear that he has founded Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare. How can I join? Clay Fulghum Washington Editor’s Note: For Clay and other interested Rappahannock County residents, Mr. Marro can be reached at: Donald Marro Co-Founder Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare www. VirginiaVotersForAni malWelfare.com LSClancy@crosslink. net 3318 Bust Head Road The Plains, VA 20198 (540) 253-5309 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO July 28,1966 Business tempo up in Rappahannock Rappahannock County's economy is running in high gear according to a nationwide survey of business activity, recently completed. Local residents, with more money available to them than in former years, have been spending a record amount for goods and services. The findings are contained in a new, copyrighted study by Sales Management, entitled “Survey of Buying Power.” It presents data on income and spending for communities in all parts of the country. The net earnings of Rappahannock County residents were at a high level, it shows. Their spendable income, after deduction for personal taxes amounted to more than $6,517,000. What this was equivalent to on a family basis, was equivalent to on a family basis, was found by dividing the income by the number of households in the area. The acreage per household came to $4,655, a rise over the prior year’s $4,420. How did lbcal residents make use of the extra cash they had at their disposal. The report shows that they spent it with less restrain than in other years. They went in for more luxurious living, buying better grades of food, clothing, and household equipment, spending more for leisure-time activities and putting more into investments. Rappahannock County’s retail merchants, as a consequence had a big year. They ended up with a sales volume of $2,184,000. The survey shows, for each community, the amount that could have been done if consumers had spent up to their full capacity. It does this through a “buying power index”, which measures market strength on the basis of income, population, and sales activity. Rappahannock County’s index rating is 0.0015, which means that it is believed capable of producing that percentage of the nation’s retail business. Since less than that was accounted for last year, 0.0008 percent, the conclusion is that some of the local purchasing potential has not yet been attained. 25 YEARS AGO July 30, 1981 County to be surveyed for fallout shelters A team of engineers trained in analyzing buildings and other structures for protection against various wartime hazards will be working in Rappahannock County in early August for approximately three weeks. This local project is part of a continuing effort of the state and federal emergency management agencies to survey structures in communities near high-risk areas to determine which structures have facilities for fallout radiation protection in the event people have to be relocated during an emergency, according to a press release from the Office of Emergency and Energy Services. At the same time, the team will be collecting data to indicate the extent to which the county is able to feed and house people under emergency conditions. Particular attention will be given hotels, motels, dormitories, barracks, hospitals, colleges, schools, churches, synagogues, offices, factories, warehouses, storage facilities, and commercial stores with special emphasis on food stores. The group coming to Rappahannock will be under the general supervision of Joe Tbnkin of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region III facility located in Olney, Md. Currently the team is working in Culpeper and Orange comities after finishing Fredricksburg according to James Surratt from the state emergency services office. Also on the agenda is Warren, but Surratt said the group didn’t anticipate finishing that county before the end of the summer because of the multiplicity of structures there. “The problem’s not acute in Rappahannock. There doesn’t seem to be that much in the way of facilities to survey,” Surrat said. 10 YEARS AGO July 31,1996 An editorial, by Sharon Kirkpatrick Terrorism It has been quite a month. First Flight 80 went down with all aboard in an explosion that was apparently caused by a bob or missile. Then a bomb exploded in Centennial Park in Atlanta, one of the few unsecured spots near the 100th modem Olympic Games. The only thing these two events have in common is the attempt on the part of some people or organizations to make sure Americans feel threatened. The attempt was successful. It is tempting to believe that in Rappahannock County we are safe from terrorism. Apart from the obvious fact that citizens from Rappahannock County are airline pilots and flight attendants as well as airline travelers and sports fans, this sense of security is misplaced. Rappahannock County has its fair share of people who feel they have some grievance, those who share with terrorists a feeling that their lives do not make much of a difference unless they make some sort of violent “statement,” those who act out their frustrations under the influence of alcohol or other mood or mind altering drugs. The percentage of people who act on these feelings seem to be increasing here as well as elsewhere. More and mdre people seem to be “trigger happy” whether their weapons of choice < are guns, automobiles, brass knuckles or their vocal cords. While Rappahannock County itself does not seem to present much of a target for terrorists, random acts of violence can occur here as easily as other places, and Rappahannock citizens can become the targets of terrorists when they leave the county, as many do every day. It has been fascinating to observe through the nation media the process of investigating these events and determining how they occurred and perhaps who perpetuated the crime. The technology for such investigations is amazing. However, in the long run it is not possible to lock up every person who might commit a violent act. The answer must he in providing for everyone constructive means for expressing grievances If everyone does not feel he or she has a stake in civilized society there are no barriers that will make anyone ultimately safe. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which cah be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock' News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by email (asherman@timespapers.com).

Global warming: Pleasant prospect or threat? Greenhouse gases (GHGs), especially carbon dioxide (C02) and methane, determine Earth’s temperature, and science has linked rising atmospheric concentrations to human activity. How might this affect the global climate? Sunlight strikes the planet most directly at the equator. The greater heat accumulating there flows toward the poles in ocean currents. The Gulf Stream warms nearby land, especially Europe. Temperature differentials establish air currents. Heat stimulates evaporation of sea water, falling later as rain. Modified by terrain, these phenomena determine weather Dattems Since the ice age ended 10.000 years ago, civilization has evolved where climate, arable land, transport routes and natural resources favor it. Humans thrived and multiplied. There are now about 1.000 times as many people as emerged from the ice age, 20 times at Christ’s birth, four times as many as in 1900. With favorable, stable climate, humans are a wildly successful species. Now this success may be in jeopardy. Atmospheric C02 has increased by about 30 percent beyond its historic Bruce Smart high. Average global temperature has risen about 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit since 1950. The six hottest years on record have occurred since 1998. Temperatures are rising more rapidly in cold regions, about 4 degrees warmer in the Arctic. Polar ice caps are shrinking, reinforcing warming by turning reflective ice into sunlight-absorbing sea water. Melting ice and thermal expansion raise sea levels, threatening coastal areas. Warmer tropical waters contribute to increased frequency of extreme hurricanes. Moving irom measured observations to scientific possibilities, Arctic permafrost’s organic matter may melt and decay, releasing methane. The Greenland ice cap is melting, lowering ocean salinity in a way that could disrupt the flow of the Gulf Stream, chilling Europe. Rainfall may relocate as wartning alters weather pat terns. Climate changes can disrupt an ecosystem’s delicate balance of species, increasing extinctions. Warming Could precipitate a northward spread of malaria. It takes decades for oceans to warm to a new equilibrium; scientists estimate that today’s GHG concentrations have 2 more degrees of warming in the pipeline. Given the global economy’s momentum, years are needed to rein in GHG emissions, and longer to reduce them by the 60 percent needed to stabilize C02 concentrations at 550 ppm, the level scientists conjecture is the limit before irreversible damage occurs. we iace a can to act now to guard against future risks whose magnitude, probability and timing are still mostly matters of scientific conjecture, but with potential for enormous disruption. In the next column we will explore what a prudent citizen — or government - might do now to protect our grandchildren. Note: This is the second of three columns on global warming. Bruce Smart, an Upperville resident, was undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade in the Reagan administration. Vacation homes come with tax benefits Tax breaks can make owning a vacation home more affordable. If you’re looking to claim the most tax breaks possible, you need to carefully track the amount of time you and your family spend at your vacation home. According to the Virginia Society of CPAs, there are three basic scenarios of vacation home use and a different tax treatment applies to each. Personal versus rental use The tax treatment of your vacation home depends on the number of days you rent it at fair market value and the number of personal use days. In addition to the days you use the home, you must count as personal use any part of a day that the residence is used for personal purposes by a relative and by any individual who rents the residence for less than fair market rent. In addition, any day that your vacation home is used by your parents or grandparents, children or grandchildren or siblings is counted as personal use - even if the family members paid fair market rent. On the other hand, days you spend working on your vacation home are not counted as personal use days if they are primarily spent making repairs or getting the property ready for tenants. Bear in mind that for tax purposes, a second home can be a boat or even recreational vehicle as long as it has permanent sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities. Scenario 1: Use often, rent seldom If you rent your home for less than 15 days during the year, any rental income you collect is tax-free. You don’t even have to report the income on your tax return. You can still deduct property taxes and mortgage interest whether or not the property is used to produce income. However, you cannot deduct any rental-related expenses. Scenario 2: Use seldom, rent often If your personal use of your vacation home doesn’t exceed 14 days a tax year or 10 percent of the total number of days it is rented out at fair market value, whichever is greater, your vacation home qualifies as a rental property. As the owner of a rental property, you must report the entire rental income you receive. However, you may qualify to deduct expenses related to renting, such as depreciation, utilities, repairs and property management fees. If you end the year with a net profit from the rental income, you may deduct all your rental expenses. However, if you had a net loss, your deduction will be limited by the passive activity rule. A passive activity involves the conduct, trade or business in which you are not materially participating. An exception applies if you actively participate in managing rental activities. In such cases, you can deduct up to $25,000 in rental losses against other non-passive income, such as wages. This deduction begins to phase out when your adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds $100,000 and disappears completely when your AGI reaches $150,000. The passive activity loss not used cannot be carried forward to future years. Scenario 3: Use some and rent some If you and your family personally use the place more than 14 days a year or, if greater 10 percent of the number of days it is rented to others at fair market value, your vacation home is treated as a residence. You must report all rental income on your tax return and you may be able to deduct your rental expenses, but only up to the total amount of rental income. You cannot use the excess rental expenses to offset income from other sources. You can, however, carry the excess expenses forward to the next year and treat them as rental expenses for the same property up to the amount of rental income for the year. Work with a CPA With proper planning and professional advice, you can maximize tax benefits and your personal enjoyment of your vacation home. A CPA can help you determine the best strategy. The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing the success of CPAs. Founded in 1909, the VSCPA has approximately 8,100 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. For more information, please visit the Press Room on the VSCPA Web site at www.vscpa.com , e-mail communications@vscpa.com or call (800) 733-8272. 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The bulletin is a list of the names, identifying characteristics, and home counties of roughly 700 missing children, in fact of every child listed as missing in Virginia at the time the bulletin goes out. The lists Eire Eissembled and sent out by the clearinghouse to assist law enforcement agencies and educators with locating and identifying missing children. Currently, there are no children listed from Rappahannock fYinntv The Virginia State Clearinghouse on Missing Children, which is run by the State police, acts as a super coordinator of information on missing children, according to State Police First Sergeant Kenneth D. Brook. “The clearinghouse is a repository for the state for information on missing children,” explained Brook. The clearinghouse maintains the lists, supplementing each child’s entry with new information whenever any is gathered. But that’s not all they do. The clearinghouse facilitates coordination between various law enforcement agencies working on missing child cases, they work on making people aware of and putting into practice missing child laws. They help put out the amber alerts that you may have seen on your television or heard announced on your car radio. Data from the clearinghouse is accessible by all Virginia Law enforcement agencies, as well as the FBI and other state clearinghouses. The huge paper list is supplemented by an online database that includes photos of many of the missing children. Abroad stroke The Clearinghouse defines a missing child as anyone under the age of 21 who “for whatever reason, are not in their usual abode and whose parents or caretakers are unaware of their whereabouts.” That’s a pretty broad definition, and according to Sgt. Brook, that breadth is one of the reasons the fist is so large. “The vast majority of children on the list are runaways, most of whom are eventually found,” explained Sgt. Brook. “A lot of kids who go missing come back after about 7 days,” said Clearinghouse Coordinator Ada Wade. After runaways, the next largest category of missing children are those who are abducted by a non custodial parent. According to Sgt. Brook, these cases are often cleared as well, although the clearinghouse website cautions that these children “are frequently traumatized not only emotionally but also by physical abuse from a desperate absconding parent.” A small percentage ol children on the list are believed to be the victims of “stranger abduction,” probably the most chilling way a child can go missing. According to Sgt. Brook , this is a relatively rare phenomenon in Virginia, and such cases usually gamer a lot of media attention compared to the other causes of missing children. “People will tell you that around fourteen to fifteen thousand children go missing in Virginia every year, and that’s a big number. But if you look at the specific cases, 95 percent of them are solved. Tb find out more about Virginia State Clearinghouse on Missing Children, visit them online at httpV/www. vsp.state.va.us/cjis_missing_ch ildren.htm First sales tax-free ‘holiday’ set for Aug. 4-6 The Virginia Department of Taxation is extending its customer service hours to answer questions about Virginia’s first sales tax holiday, which occurs Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6. Tax Department customer service representatives will be prepared to answer questions about the sales tax holiday until 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. The number to call is (804) 367-8037. The Department will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 6. 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Author looking for old photographs By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Some of you may have already met her. She’s been to the county several times usually with a notebook in hand and a smile on her face. Kathy Lynch is gathering information for her next project: a book about Rappahannock County. “I’ve been a visitor for the past 20 years,” said Lynch, “originally it was Faith Mountain that brought me here and the herbs.” “It’s so beautiful here, I’d come two or three times a year, in the fall...and then there was this woman named Flossie that lived in Woodville and was very involved with herbs.” It was those memories and more that lured Lynch to Rappahannock and away from the rat race that has come to typify Northern Virginia. “This has always been a nice place to escape to,” added Lynch who has lived on and off in Virginia for 30 years and currently resides in Prince William County. The idea for a book on Rappahannock evolved from a previous book that Lynch has done on a small town named Zanesville in Ohio. There she collaborated with a professor and between the two of them published the slim book that speaks volumes about that town, its history and its people. “I was visiting Rappahannock County in May and observing the changes. It’s so beautiful but unaffordable for me,” said Lynch who thought at the time that this was the perfect place to do her next book. Pitching her idea td Arcadia Publishing who did the previous book and has over 3,000 titles, Lynch was pleased when the decision to do a book about Rappahannock County was approved. Once again, Lynch decided that seeking a co-collaborator was the way to go and who better than Judy Tole at the Rappahannock Historical Society in Washington. “It’s the best way to do it,” acknowledged Lynch who said that she and Tole will be 50/50 partners on this Rappahannock News Photo Archives NOT THAT OLD: Caledonia Farm owner Phil Irwin has a penchant for trains. He is pictured here with his son Ross. The photo was taken 23 years ago in August 1983. project. “Her name will appear right along with mine,” added Lynch. Not only partners in name, but 50 percent of the royalties will go back to the Rappahannock Historical Society. “It’s a win-win for them and hopefully will bring greater awareness for the organization,” commented Lynch. Lynch has been involved with writing since she wrote for her high school newspaper. In 1990, she published a newsletter on pottery. “At that time, we greatly benefited from the fact that Martha Stewart was interested in the pottery and a feature article eventually appeared in her magazine during the summer of 1993,” said Lynch who added, “that certainly sparked interest in our circulation.” While working in Ohio, Lynch started a historical society in the small town of Roseville so she is well aware of how valuable an asset those organizations can be to communities. Photographs needed The book will be divided into several chapters focusing on the various areas of Rappahannock County. “We’re soliciting photographs,” said Lynch. “Many August 4, 2006 50th Anniversary Tom & Mary Belle Tharp 1777 Edinburg Gap Rd. Edinburg, VA 22824 of the photographs currently at the historical society are largely clippings, we’re looking for original photographs, good representations for the different areas like Amissville, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Sperryville, Woodville and the Town of Washington. Lynch remembered that on one of her visits to a Sperryville restaurant, she overhead an elderly couple talking about the remnants of a pin factory. “There must be a picture of that old factory somewhere in the county,” voiced Lynch who said that she and Tole are interested in photographs not much beyond the 1960s. “People can take them to the historical society where Judy will scan them and they can be returned to the owners, we’re not asking to keep any of the originals,” reassured Lynch. “Judy has been a godsend in helping with this.” With a cover shot due in several weeks, Lynch is hopeful that “just the right” photo will emerge to grace the cover. “Rather than a bucolic scene, we need a good people shot.” “I’m looking for pictures with people of whatever era,” added Lynch. “When you see it, you know it.” The book is scheduled to be completed by this October with the printing scheduled for next spring. With an initial printing of 1,500, it is intended to be marketed regionally and will also be readily available on Amazon.com. Lynch shares the feelings of many who live and visit Rappahannock County. “It’s the undiscovered Napa Valley,” said Lynch. “I think because of all the vineyards and gourmet food, it’s absolutely beautiful.” The book will have on emphasis on local people and the heritage of the county. Lynch and Tole are most anxious to have residents search through their attics or go to that old scrapbook and share their photos with them. “We just want pictures. We want people to have an opportunity to share their photographs with us,” said Lynch. If you have any old photographs that you would like to share, bring them to the Rappahannock Historical Society located on 328 Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Judy Tble will be happy to scan your photo and give you back the original. The historical society can be reached at (540) 6751163. Email the reporter at asherman@timespapers.com. 2006_BLUEMONT SUMMER EVENINGS This Week: Winchester Friday, August 4 7:30 p.m. Ai the Old Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester, VA Indigenous Gourd Orchestra Paleolithic Lounge Music Warrenton Saturday, August 5 7:30 p.m At the Old Shadow Lawn in downtown historic Warrenton. VA Indigenous Gourd Orchestra Paleolithic Lounge Music Leesburg Sunday, August 6 7:00 p.m. At the Old Loudoun Courthouse in downtown historic Leesburg, VA Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra Big Band Swing Culpeper Friday, August 4 7:30 p.m. On the lawn of the Old County Courthouse at 30 West Davis Street in dowtown Culpeper, VA Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra Big Band Sw ing Lu ray /Page Saturday, August 5 7:30 p.m. At the Inn Lawn Park on Zerkel Street downtown in historic Luray. VA Martinshurg Jazz Orchestra Big Band Swing Bluemont, The Cultu Admission: $5 General Admission, $4 Bluemont Friends, & Seniors, $2 Kids under 12 In bad weather: Concerts moved indoors, visit www.bluemont.org for Rain Location Bluemont: (703) 777-6306; www.bluemont.org Fauquier limes Democrat. Fauquier (itizen. Culpeper Citizen. Loudoun Times Mirror. Times Community Newspapers are a proud partner of the Bluemont program. Hometown hero Local girl aims for slot on Hong Kong Olympic team By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer He was tall, dark, handsome - everything a horse-loving girl dreams of. Athletic and confident, the sinewy Thoroughred gelding won every jumper classic he entered, beating the competition by double-digit margins and grinning while doing it. It was love at first sight for Jennifer Lee. She knew he was The One. A horse to fulfill her lifelong dream of Olympic acclaim. Jennifer Lee’s story - currently in its opening chapters - stretches from Fauquier’s horse country around the globe to her adopted home in exotic Hong Kong, to Australia, back to the U.S. and, hopefully, a curtain call at the 2008 Olympics. An international show jumper and current high-jump record holder in Hong Kong, Lee is in a race of sorts right now, a race against time. This horse of her dreams is for sale, and she’s trying to raise syndicate funds to buy him. This is no childhood crush, Lee insists. The horse, currently preparing for competition in this month’s World Equestrian Games with his current Australian owner and rider, is the real deal. And Lee wants in. “We’re halfway there,” she said in an interview Tuesday while she was in town fund raising. “The horse is already at the Olympic level, already competing at the level we need. He’s the right horse, at the right time.” The owners have agreed to a price. The horse passed a pre-vet check. All that’s standing between Lee and her Olympic dream is a final vet check following the WEG. That, and a couple hundred thousand dollars. Local girl, international star Lee’s father, the late Fred Brooks, introduced her early to the equestrian lifestyle, placing her in the Middleburg-Orange County and Casanova Warrenton Pony Clubs and encouraging her participation in hunting, showing and eventing in the region. Now 40, Lee continued riding during her years at St. Lawrence in New York, on the intercollegiate equestrian team while earning a bachelor’s degree in political science. She next headed east to Yale as riding team coach. There, Lee met future husband Sam, who was then working in the financial markets of nearby New York City. When they married in 1991, Lee kept up her riding, training in show jumping with legendary U.S. team coach George Morris and polishing her Photo by Amanda Sidlow ‘YOU’ GO, GIRL: Fauquier native Jennifer Lee, shown here on You Bet in her adopted Hong Kong. Lee is putting together a syndicate to purchase an Olympic horse so she can ride in the ‘08 Games in Hong Kong. technique over increasingly large fences. In 1994, the Lees moved back to Sam’s native Hong Kong. “I was pretty happy with the horse scene over there,” Jennifer said. She stayed with show jumping, soon becoming quite the star and earning numerous Asian league championships and setting a high jump record - 1.7 meters - with minute Thoroughbred gelding You Bet. Tie’s just 15.1” hands high, Lee explained when asked why You Bet, still competing today at age 15, wasn’t her first choice to represent Hong Kong at the 2008 Games. “He’s a powerhouse of a horse, but not really an Olympic horse. This other horse,” the sale horse whose name Lee jealously guards, in case naming him sours the deal or alerts other international competitors of his marketability, “is at that level. He’s proven himself. Now we just have to get him.” The main portion of the 2008 Olympics are being held in Beijing, about eight hours north of Hong Kong, but all the equestrian events — dressage, show jumping, three-day event, even paralympics for disabled riders - are being held in Hong Kong. It makes for a double temptation for Lee. It’s every little girl’s dream, to ride in the Olympics,” she said. But to ride in the Games, representing your home country, even an adopted one, on your home turf, even adopted turf, is beyond the reach of dreams. “I’m working that way, every day.” Lee said that the syndicate ownership of the Olympic horse will receive major benefits, including her own, personal guidance arranging travel, accommodations and tickets to attend the Games in ‘08. In addition, the horse will continue training and competing as the Olympics approach, so there are many advertising opportunities, she added, and other chances for travel to watch “your horse” compete. Lee’s funding must be finalized to complete the purchase just after the World Equestrian Games end Sept. 1. She may be reached by email to: jennifersblee@yahoo. com. Fresh basil brings good health, taste to your table By Karla Jones Seidita Rappahannock News Staff Writer Think basil, and we think Italian food — but don’t stop there. Think good health, too. Basil is a leafy green and like all leafy greens, it’s chock full of healthful things like calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants. Plus, basil has anti-inflammatory properties, so adding some to your diet can help if you have asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel problems. And basil inhibits bacteria growth, so it’s being researched as a natural food preservative. Pretty healthy stuff, this tasty basil. Garden to table Since ancient times, basil has been one of the world’s most popular herbs. More than 60 varieties of basil make their way into the cuisines of India, Africa and Asia, as well as the Italian cuisine that’s so familiar to us. Lemon basil, cinnamon basil, opal basil and sweet basil are just a few basils you’ll find i 1 our Fauquier gardens, gourmet shops and farmers markets. Basil loves our soil, summer heat and beastly humidity, so if you planted basil this spring, you’ll soon be enjoying a bumper crop. If you didn’t, it’s not too late to beg a cutting or buy a plant and get some basil into your garden. Even a pot on the porch will keep you in basil all summer long, with plenty left over to dry and freeze for those dark days of winter. Add basil to your table and you’ll be healthier for it. Let’s get into the kitchen! Quick Basil Tortellini Divine as a hot main dish. Surprising as a chilled salad. Serves 2 1 (8-9 ounce) package dried cheese tortellini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto (or to taste) Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then stir in pesto to coat. Cook’s tip: 3 cups cooked fresh or frozen tortellini can be substituted for dried. Freezer-Fresh Basil An easy way to keep fresh basil on hand. Makes 1 cup 3 cups basil leaves (picked over, washed and stems removed; loosely pack leaves to measure) 1/2 cup olive oil (approxi mately) Chop basil in food processor. With processor running, slowly add oil until mixture is pureed and slightly thickened. Pack into a small canning jar (not a plastic container or bag) and store in freezer. Tb use, scoop out the amount you need without thawing completely. Basil Oil You’ll find a thousand yummy uses for this magic oil. Whisk it into salad dressings. Drizzle some on pizza. Saute your veggies. Make those dreary scrambled eggs taste like breakfast in Tuscany. As a dip, this oil makes a continental, heart-healthy bread spread alternative for crusty bread. Makes 1 pint 1 1/2 cups basil leaves left on the stems (a generous handful, picked over, washed and well-dried) 1 3/4 cups olive oil (approximately) Put basil into a pint canning jar. Add oil to cover basil and fill jar. Refrigerate 24 hours; longer is OK Keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. Do not store at room temperature. Join local home economist Karla Seidita in her kitchen at www.CheesecakeFarms.com .

Students search high school for lost energy By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Five Rappahannock high school students roamed the halls of the high school conducting a “Savings Through Energy Management” (STEM) energy audit last week. The week long program was began under the leadership of their Environmental Science teacher, Beth Gall and their Technology Education teacher, Ron Vickers. They were also joined by School Board member Rosa Crocker. ine program was provided by Wilson Education Services, a Connecticut based company that provides energy education programs for schools, faith communities, and other groups. Tom Poland, a STEM Instructor from Fairfax, Virginia, together with his assistant Dan Kellogg, led the energy audit task force throughout the week long process. The first two days were spent touring the school looking for energy sources throughout the school and collecting data. The students observed, building ventilation, liehtin?. and usape nrartires. The students also looked at the energy use of the school during tjie idle summer months, positing how more money could be saved through changing energy use behaviors. During the third day, Tom Padgett, the school’s custodian, gave the students a tour of the boiler room, showing them the heart of energy use in the school and how it was maintained. He spoke to the students about the importance of careful maintenance of the school’s facilities. Changing the filters regu HITTING THE BOOKS: Sophomore AJCollins researches his project. Photo by Tom Poland STEM SCIENTISTS: Gathered for a group shot are (l-r) in the front row: School Board member Rosa Crocker, Beth Gall, Chris Mitchell, and Ron Vickers, (back row) Instructor Dan Kellogg, Owen Monroe, AJ Collins, Ben Pendleton, and Joe Vickers. larly, Padgett noted, increases energy savings by 20 percent. He also showed the students some of the old boiler tools and talked with them about the history of heating the building. As the remainder of the program progressed, the students processed their data, making heavy calculations. They also used instruments calculating energy loss through computers. “Computers use a surprising amount of energy even when they are turned off,” Vickers said, “It’s surprising how much money could be saved if the computers were unplugged over the summer.” During the final days of the program the students compiled a list of energy saving recommendations for the school. Their final task was to pass the final exam in order to receive a STEM Energy Auditor Certifications. Vickers was very pleased with the results of the program. “I always like to see students developing skills using real life exDeriences ” he said They plan on submitting their recommendations to the school board at the September meeting. “We hope that the board will see that these recommendations will save money and vote to implement them,” said an optimistic Vickers. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com Photo by Ron Vickers DEEP THOUGHTS: Joe Vickers ponders energy use during the boiler room tour. How to help your thirsty gardens beat the heat Vegetables * Watering properly is the key to conserving water in the heat of summer. One inch per week applied at one time will wet the soil 6 to 8 inches deep and insure good yield from your mature crops. Two inches of organic mulch will cool the soil and reduce surface evaporation of water. * Water the garden early in the day so the foliage dries before night. Wet foliage at night increases susceptibility to fungal diseases. * According to researchers at Purdue University, most mature “orange” tomatoes contain more carotene, a pigment • that is converted to vitamin A in the liver, than their red counterparts. But the public has not caught on yet. In tomato juice taste tests, most people preferred the red produce over the orange-red, high carotene blended, though the flavors tested to be identical. * Stop vine crops from taking over your garden and lawn by pinching off the fuzzy growing tips. This also directs the plant’s energy into ripening fruit rather than producing more vine. * Pick summer squash and zucchini every day or two to keep the plants producing. * Remove old plants that have stopped producing to eliminate shelters for insects and disease organisms. * Before storing root crops like carrots and beets, cut off the green tops. The leaves transpire pulling moisture out of the roots, thus drying them out. * In most cases, choose early maturing vegetables for the fall garden. They can be planted after the early summer vegetables have been harvested and still be ready to pick before freezing weather. Perennials, annuals, and bulbs * During hot, dry, August days, avoid deep cultivation in your flower beds Loosening the soil under these conditions reduces water uptake by increasing loss of soil water and damaging surface roots. Plants often look much worse after cultivation than before. * Plan changes in your perennial plantings now. Autumn is usually the best time for mowing and dividing perennials since the gardening pace has slowed considerably. Add new bulbs to your design at the same time. Peonies, bleeding heart, and oriental poppies grow better if left undisturbed, so plan to work around them. * Start selecting your favorite bulb varieties now by searching out bulb catalogs. It is time to order so bulbs can be planted this fall. * By the time the seed catalogs arrive in January, you may have only a vague idea of what this year’s garden was like. Make notes now so you can have a better garden next year. * Many plants look wilted on hot afternoons even when there is moisture in the soil. Their roots cannot take up Tips from a Master Gardener Sally Price Sperryville fertilizer uniformly in a band 14 inches wide over the row when the foliage (not the ground) is dry. Brush fertilizer off the leaves to avoid leaf bum. For plants in the second year of growth, increase the application rate to 6 to 8 oz. ammonium nitrate or 18 to 24 oz. of 10-10-10 per 25 feet of row. * Also, don’t neglect plantings of blueberries and bramble fruits just because the fruit has been harvested. These plants watcx last ciiuugii tu luiupeiiscti*; iui tile water being lost through the leaves. If there is enough soil moisture, plants will recover by late afternoon. If they don’t perk up, water deeply. * Every weed that ripens seed means more trouble next year. Control weeds before they go to seed. * Do not add weeds with ripened seed heads to the compost pile. Many weed seeds can remain viable and germinate next year when the compost is used. * Perhaps you have seen ads for various time-release watering crystals for mixing with potting soil. They absorb many times their weight in water and supposedly release that water gradually, allowing you to neglect your routine watering. One brand tested in recent university research showed that spider plants did grow better in soil including crystals. But, Boston ferns showed no improvement, and both species required watering just as often, whether the crystals were included in their potting soil or .not. Fruits * Next year’s strawberries may be the furthest thing from your mind now, but this is a critical time for the crop. It is in August and September that the cell size of the spring fruit bud is determined. The more favorable the growing conditions now, the bigger the cells this fall, which means bigger berries in the spring. But, just a week without water can stress the plants. A University of Missouri study showed that it took only two September irrigations to increase yields in the spring by more than 5,000 quarts per acre. * Fertilize your strawberries in August. On plants set out this spring, apply 4 to 6 oz. of ammonium nitrate (33 percent actual nitrogen) or 12 to 18 oz. of 10-10-10 per 25 feet of row. Spread the are forming buds for next year’s crop. Prevent water stress now to prevent buds from shriveling. * When cantaloupes reach softball size, place them on an inverted coffee can to increase the air circulation and sunlight they receive. Puncture drainage holes on the can top to prevent fruit rot. * Harvest cantaloupes when the melons pull easily from the stem; honeydews when the blossom end is slightly soft or springy; watermelons when there is a hollow sound when thumped and the skin no longer shines. Also, run your hand around the middle of the watermelon. When fully ripe, most varieties develop low, longitudinal ridges, rather like a flexed calf muscle. * Heavy rains at harvest can dilute the sugars in melons. Watermelons can re-concentrate sugar if left on the vine for a few dry days, but cantaloupes do not do this. * To reduce the number of pests on your fruit tree for the coming year, pick up and destroy all fallen fruit. Worms hide in the fallen fruit, then pupate in the soil. They will be ready to lay eggs next year. In a National Gardening Association study, it was discovered that school children who participate in a garden-based curriculum out perform other students in science comprehension and attitudes. If your child’s school doesn’t have a garden program, consider getting one started or at least involving your children in gardening at home. For more information on gardening and schools, contact the National Gardening Association, 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Barbara J. Walter, M.D., F.A.C.S. General Surgeon Dr. Walter's office will be located in the same suite with Robert C. Meltvedt, Jr., M.D., General Surgeon 1077 North Shenandoah Avenue, Suite A • Front Royal, VA Dr. Walter completed her residency in general surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C, and is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She is board-certified in general surgery and critical care and has special interests in breast disease and breast surgery. Call 635-1652 to schedule an appointment. Warren Memorial Hospital Piedmont Softball Association looking for players! Piedmont Softball Association, based in Amissville, will be holding open registrations for its fall season Saturdays, August 5 and August 12, from 9 am — 11 am at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville. Whether you’re a player who can’t get enough softball or a beginner wanting to find out a little more about the game, PSA welcomes you. The organization offers teams for girls 5 years old through 18 (born anytime from 1987 through 2000). Fall registration fees are $25.00 for girls new to PSA in 2006 (must bring original birth certificate to registration); returning spring 2006 PSA players register for $15.00. The Piedmont fall schedule will include games against a number of other localities, as well as pitching clinics and fun days. For more information, please call 937-4142 or 9375595. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. 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Come to the parade and carnival in Flint Hill! Photo by Richard Lykes HONOR GUARD: Patriotic feelings are aroused by an honor guard that leads the parade. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Norman Rockwell’s paintings of small-town America come alive each year in Flint Hill as this quaint Rappahannock village on Route 522 celebrates four days of family fun with a big carnival and parade. This year’s gala events—beginning on Wednesday evening, August 19 and running through Saturday evening, August 22—are sponsored by the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. What to expect Flint Hill carnivals and parades seem to get better with each passing year. Last year’s event set a record in attendance and funds raised for the volunteer fire company. This year’s carnival has a lineup of dozens of fun games of chance, carnival rides, bingo, and just good country cooking that will please one and all. Food is first on most folks minds at country carnivals and this year’s festivities will oblige them. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be on the menu for the opening night on Wednesday with Bruce Vierling serving his now-famous barbecue chicken dinners on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. In addition, home made desserts prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary will tempt everyone at the food court. Wednesday night’s big attraction, as it was last year, will be the Celebrity Dunking Booth where carnival-goers Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since1975 ‘ "« CONSISTENT CHAMPION: The champion ticket-seller is, year after year, Nancy Jones of Flint Hill shown here going over her ticket sales for 2005. have a chance to “dunk” wellknown and good-natured Rappahannock figures. Last year’s roster of “dunkees” included, among others, Rappahannock County High School Principal Roger Mello, Griffin Tavern owner Debbie Donehey, and Wakefield School teacher Gali Sanchez. Another well-known county celebrity is expected this year, so come and see who he/she is! Small children will have the most fun as they take rides on beautiful, Shetland ponies provided by the Hamil-Huffs. Pony rides will be available each night except Friday when there is the parade. As in past years, there also will be a number of exciting carnival rides for children and young people as well as bingo games for the adults. A hay ride and a chance to observe large draft horses will also be part of the festivities. rmtertamment, oi course, is always a big draw at country carnivals and this year’s festival will feature the music and songs of the inimitable Richard Brady and his “Shenandoah Travelers” as well as Bob Chappell and his talented “1Gig Eclectic Blue Grass Band.” The parade on Friday evening will see some 100 units, including a wide array of large and shiny fire engines, antique cars, tractors, and open convertibles with lovely young parade queens and little misses. Saturday’s carnival will see the crowning of Miss Flint Hill and the selection of a number of Little Misses and Little Misters. Miss Rappahannock also is expected to make an appearance. There also will be a drawing for a black angus heifer donated by W.R. Welsh and Sons (or $500 in cash!) and the traditional drawing for the popular pickup truck—this year’s choice is a blue 2006 Chevy Colorado. Critical mission of fire com Lord Fairfax Community College Luray-Page County Center Classes Application, placement testing and registration are available at the Luray-Page County Center. New students or those needing assistance should call (540) 843-0722. W LORD FAIRFAX \ WORFiraiRE OOR focus UIRM-PAGE j WHITT CENTER FALL 2006 CLASSES START AUGUST 21, 2006 ACC 211/004 ART 121/004 AST 102/004 BIO 101/004 BIO 101/L04 BUS 100/004 BUS 111/D04 BUS 165/004 BUS 236/D14 ECO 201/004 ENG 1/004 ENG 4/004 ENG 111/004 ENG 111/014 ENG 112/004 ENG 242/004 HIS 111/004 HIT 111/004 HIT 112/004 ITE 101/604 Tills Principles of Accounting I Drawing I Keyboarding II General Biology t General Biology I Lab Introduction To Business Principles of Supervision I Small Business Management Communication In Management Principles of Macroeconomics Preparing For College Writing I Reading Improvement I College Composition I College Composition I College Composition II American Literature II (ENG 241 not required before ENG 242) History of World Civilization I Medical Terminology I Medical Terminology II Introduction to Microcomouters Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Day T W W M Th W T,Th Th T,Th Th T.Th M,W T Th M,W M.W M,W M Th M Time 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 2-3:15 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 9:30-10:45 am. 7-10 p.m. 5-6:15 p.m. 9:30-10:45 a.m. 7-10 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 5:30-6:45 p.m. 5-6:15 p.m. 9:30-10:45 am. 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. n m Instructor Kleese Liscomb McKay Williamson Williamson Cheshire Tusing Richmond Casula Surratt Jenkins P. Edwards S. Edwards Staff P. Edwards Price Ballard Johnson Johnson .Qnollinnc Class* 11230 - 31881 34756 27593 27595 11232 35636 11374 28842 11385 34207 45297 11233 45942 35633 33197 11351 27653 11228 ITE 115/604 MKT 229/D04 MTH 1/004 MTH 1/014 MTH 152/004 MTH 240/004 PEO 113/004 PHI 220/004 PNE 155/D04 PSY 230/004 REL 100/D 14 SOV 100/004 SDV100/404 SDV 106/004 SPA 101/004 SPD 100/004 (Class meets August 21 through September 18.2006; IC3 preparatory class) Intro Computer Applications and Concepts 3 M (Class meets September 25 through December 11,2006) Market Research 3 T,Th Developmental Mathematics 4 M,W Developmental Mathematics 4 ■ T.Th Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3 M Statistics 3 T Lifetime Activities I 2 T Ethics 3 T Body Structure and Function 3 T.Th Developmental Psychology 3 W Introduction to the Study of Religion 3 M,W College Success Skills 1 Th College Success Skills 1' Th Employment Skills 1 Th Beginning Spanish I 4 T.Th Public Speaking 3 w 6:30-10:15 p.m. SneHings 11229 11 a.m.-12:15p.m. 4:30-6:15 p.m. 4:45-6:30 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 7- 10 p.m. 8- 9:15 a.m; 7-10 p.m. 1-2:15 p.m. 6:30-7:20 p.m. 11 a.m.-12:40 pjn. 5-5:50 p.m. 5-6:40 p.m. 7-10 p.m. Casula Racer Turgati Turgati Turgati Staff Walker Selove Graham Bed ‘ Jenkins Walker Price-Stroble Emmons StefnosU 35588 11372 45937 34181 34182 34392 11386 27912 11388 34586 34209 20108 44337 11409 45301 All classes ottered at the Luray-Page County Center. ■ Class schedules available at the Center and public libraries. 334 North Hawksbill Street, Luray, VA 22835 ■ (540)843-0722 ■ www.lfcc.edu/LurayPageCountyCenter AH information subject to change Visit www.lfccedu for latest course information. Special Registration Events: • Tuesday, August 8 • Monday, August 14 Join us trom noon to 8 p.m. either of these days and apply for admission, take your placement test, apply for financial aid and register for classes! • Check in by 6 p.m. for placement testing. • Counselors will be available to help! • The William Moore Deitel Bookstore will be at the Luray-Page County Center on Monday, August 14, 2006 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. to sell fall semester books. For more information or to register for classes, contact the LFCC LurayPage County Center at FAIRFAX YOUR FUTURE OUR FOCUS. SADDLE UP: In addition to carnival rides, young children are attracted to rides on Shetland ponies, here led by Sherry Hamill-Huff. Photo by Richard Lykes DONEHEY GOES FOR A DUNK: A highlight of Wednesday’s carnival at Flint Hill will be the “dunking” booth where visitors will be able to buy chances to dunk their favorite celebrity. At last year’s carnival, Debbie Donehey of Griffin Tavern was dunked a number of times but always resurfaced with a smile. pany needs community support Small town volunteer fire and rescue companies operate successfully only with the active support of their communities. The Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Company provides yeoman services to the large Flint Hill area and, in fact, responded to 300 emergencies last year. Still, the company missed 100 calls because of a lack of personnel and funds. This year’s carnival and parade are critical to the com pany’s successful mission. Banking on their community’s support, the company has just purchased a brand new “state of the art” fire truck to better handle their fire and rescue operations. Bob Metcalfe, treasurer of the fire company and responsible for paying the bills, urges all Rappahannock residents “to come out and support this worthy cause and have a good time as well with their families and friends!” Photo by Richard Lykes New bridge The old wooden bridge over Hickman’s Run one mile east of Flint Hill on Route 647 (Crest Hill Road) was removed last week by VDOT and a new concrete bridge was built in its place—in only three days. Hundreds of vehicles that make this daily trek had to detour around Grimsley Road or North Poes Road to get to their destination. The new bridge is not only more sturdy but it will withstand occasional flooding better than the old wooden bridge. It has far superior steel railings on each side as well. Home and land transfers These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of July 21, 2006 to July 28, 2006. Tb 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.) Piedmont District ' Sunnyside Farms LLC to Charles E. Corder and others, 12 acres $510,000.00, Tax Map: 38-20. Jackson District Patricia Lee Tapp and others to Ruth E. Barish, 1.4 $265,000.00, Tax Map 23-10A acres,

Thursday, August 3, 2006 www.timescommunity.com 4-H Livestock Club fares well at the fair ; By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer In the midst of the sweltering heat over the weekend, Rappahannock 4-H youth tended, showed, and sold their animals at the Culpeper/Madison/Rappahannock (CMR) Farm Fair. | Friday morning, as the 4-H swine owners rested on their laurels, Caroline Massie quietly pitched hay to her 4-H steer as it munched on feed and slurped water from its trough. Caroline raised three steers this year, however, she only brought one of them to the fair. “The others were just too ornery,” said her mother Debbie Massie. After her steer was fed, Caroline led it around the corral to practice its halter routine and give it some exercise.. While Caroline worked, her brother • David, arrived with several additional hay bales from the Massie’s farm. David, 22, a graduate of Roanoke College, majored in Environmental Policy. Prior to his college years, he was active in 4-H, raising several award winning steers that helped him financially through college. David has been working on the farm for the summer, as he prepares for employment in his field of study. “We stay busy all summer long,” he said. After quizzing Caroline on the details of her steer, he returned home, apparently satisfied that she would carry on the Massie family tradition. The Massie’s Meadow Grove Farm has been the home of six generations of their family. They have an extensive history of supporting farming in the Rappahannock area. Jim Massie has been deeply involved with the program since 1995. He helps auction off the animals each year. His wife Debbie judges the produce and the scrapbook entries. David’s 4-H profits were a great help in paying for his education. Many of tiie youth save a greater portion of their profits for college after purchasing animals for the following year. “The kids like to get money in their pocket as they start thinking about college,” smiled Debbie Massie who then added, “they are always excited to get a checking account.” She added that the program has taught her kids how to budget their money and appreciate the hard work it takes to get it. In addition to her steer, Caroline raised three pigs for the fair. She named them Lei, Hula, and Tiki Tiki. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering Top, this is the first year that Caroline Massie entered' a steer at the Culpeper Fair. Left, Samantha Falls stands in the barn with her father, Tim Falls. Above, Devin Day won first place in her class with this piece of artwork. Right, Two Rappahannock porkers are sacked out in the heat. Caroline received Reserve Grand champion for her pen of two hogs. A “pen of two” is judged according to similarities in size, build and consistency with the other. Swine Show Most of the other Rappahannock 4H youth showed pigs as well. Strategically placed fans stirred the air around several Rappahannock award winning hogs as they slurped water from their drinking spouts and flopped out in their pen in the heat of the day. “We all had a lot of fun and definitely want to do it next year,” said 12year-old Courtney Yowell. This was her first year in 4-H, joining her older brother Taylor, 14 and her younger sister Allie, 10. The Yowells became interested in the 4-H program and the farm fair after their father Daniel saw the project in a newspaper. “We were pretty excited,” Courtney recalled. The Yowell’s, who live in Chester Gap, raised their pigs at their grandmothers farm in Etlan, VA. Allie Yowell won fifth in showmanship, and sixth for the market hog category. Taylor won fourth in showmanship and fourth for market hog. Courtney won second in showmanship and fifth for market hog. “They were stubborn sometimes but other than that it was fine,” Courtney said about her first livestock experience. Veteran Kevin Riedel, 17, has been raising pigs in the 4-H program for about eight years. He lives just outside the Tbwn of Washington, raising seven hogs. Although he only entered three of his animals, he sold two of them and won third in the 265 market class and sixth in the lightweight class. Riedel usually sells one other pig to his family and sells the rest to area residents. He also has them butchered and delivers them by the half or quarter depending on what the customer would like. Amber Dodson, 10, from Sperryville raised two hogs but was only allowed to sell one because it was forty pounds under the weight regulation. In spite of the situation, Dodson was not too discouraged. “I have to sell it by myself now,” she said. “Hopefully someone around here will want to buy my pig.” She said that See FAIR, Page B8 Trinity Episcopal Home Tour marks 50 years Photo by Richard Lykes “Jessamine Hill” Photo by Liz Oliver “Seaway” “Bruton” Photo by Liz Oliver By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News An imposing 1830’s brick home set amidst rolling lawns, an intriguing modem house made with centuries old timbers, and a new home in an old setting filled with treasures from the past these are the three homes being readied for the 50th Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour of Trinity Episcopal Church. This event, the sole fund raiser of the women of the parish, has been a part of the county’s autumn festivities since 1956, and is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, of this year. Monies collected from this weekend have gone to charities in and outside the county during its long histoiy. The three homes chosen for this year’s tour are Jessamine Hill, off Tiger Valley Road, owned by John Anderson, a native Rappahannocker, Seaway House outside Flint Hill, built by Russ and Polly Scoville, and Bruton, on Aaron Mountain Road in Castleton, owned by Doug and Ginny Bruton. The uniqueness of the three homes, both in their outward appearances, and in their furnishings, cannot hide what they have in common: a respect for the past, an appreciation of beauty, an abiding love of family, and a reverence for nature, especially as it is found here in the county. “I’ve counted 110 dogwood trees, all in bloom in springtime,” exulted Russ ScoviHe, whose view over the hills and dales to Fogg Mountain never disappoints. On the Brutons’ property, an old barn and com crib dated 1802 are maintained lovingly, and incorporated into the gardens. And Jessamine Hill, the original home of the Fletchers, still shows the world the picture of a gracious age in its serene and stately aspect. Although no original furnishings were left in Jessamine Hill, Mr. Anderson has filled the home with appropriate pieces and with china, paintings, and fabrics which would have been used in a home of the time. A portrait of the original owner hangs over one of the seven fireplaces, and everywhere one feels the weight of our English past, and of our own American history. See TOUR, Page B8 Dragonfly image from award-winning nature photographers Monika & Richard Fellinger (http://www.wildlife-photo.ed/) Used with permission. Long-Distance Dragonflies Ever heard of migrating dragonflies? Spectacular annual migrations over thousands of miles involving millions of individuals? We confess we hadn’t, and we thank Marshall Jones for telling us about them. Dragonflies can be seen in the County all summer, RappNature Sara and Jim Lawrey Rappnatu re@yahoo.com Insects of each type are aerial acrobats capable of flying forward or backward or hovering like a helicopter. All odonates spend most of their lives, sometimes up to 6 years or more, as wingless aquatic nymphs in streams and ponds where they eat whatever they can catch. dexterously darting about in search of insect prey. They’re members of the ancient insect order Odonata that includes both dragonflies and damselflies and numbers around 6500 species worldwide. They are fairly large insects and often brilliantly colored with vivid markings or shimmering metallic red, green or blue hues. All have long bodies, lai*ge round heads with prominent eyes, and two pairs of long, transparent wings that move independently. Some people consider them dangerous, but they neither sting nor bite and are in fact completely harmless to humans. Actually, they can be quite beneficial and are sometimes used in biocontrol programs to eliminate flies and mosquitoes. Of the two groups, dragonflies are the more powerful fliers, and at rest they look like an airplane with horizontal wings. Damselflies are daintier with ridiculously thin bodies, and at rest they fold their wings vertically. Nymphs all have an extendable lower lip with hooked lobes that shoots out and impales prey. They’re intolerant of poor water conditions and sometimes used as bioindicators of water quality. Nymphs eventually crawl out of the water and emerge as fully terrestrial winged adults whose main preoccupation is mating. Males aggressively defend territories near bodies of water and attempt to attract females, who are shyer and evaluate males from a distance. When a willing female arrives, the male clasps the female by the head or thorax and the attached pair flies around in tandem, either mating in flight or perching briefly to mate. Afterwards, females begin depositing eggs on vegetation or directly into the water, where they hatch and begin their lives as aquatic predators. Adults commonly live only one breeding season, so they usually See NATURE, Page B8

Upcoming Events Previews Borders in Warrenton Alan Geoffrion Signing and Discussing Broken Trail Saturday, August 5 2 p.m. Warrenton resident and author of Broken Trail, both the screenplay and the book, Alan GeofFrion will be at Borders in Warrenton Saturday, August 5th at 2 p.m. to talk about the screenplay, the book, the movie and the making of the movie for AMC and Sony. Well known in the Piedmont for his 40 years in the horse business and his world class abilities as a raconteur, Geoffrion has written short stories and other screenplays, including Time and hLAN GEOFFIOOi Chance. Broken Trail is a collection of real stories; the horse drive came from a conversation with a Nebraska rancher; the ranches and places along the journey are all real, though some are now ghost towns; and the Chinese girls, also real people, come from Geoffrion's interest in Donaldina Cameron, who worked for 40 years to rescue young Chinese girls from the slave trade. The descendents of two characters, Torn Harte and Son Foy, still ranch in Wyoming. Broken Trail isa heartfelt, thinking man's Western that infuses sensibility and humor into the grim realities of the Old West. It is a truly authentic story of fates intertwined, of old hearts finding new purpose, of the arduous road to right choices and the prices that sometimes must be paid. Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable meeting The Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable’s monthly dinner meeting will be held Wednesday, August 9, at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Everyone, members and non-members are invited and welcome. Mrs. Pat Lattin will speak on “Confederate Artists.* Pat has a BA in art from Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida. She received her Masters in Education at the University of Florida in 1985. She has taught art and history, been a librarian in the public schools and a media specialist with Westinghouse in Coral Springs, FL. She retired from the Fairfax public schools in 2000 to devote herself to painting and gardening on the six acres in Culpeper that she shares with her husband, Chris. She is presently the President of the Madison chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. 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. Anyone can come just for the program if they wish. For reservations and directions call President Jim Flanagan at 540-439-3549 by Monday, August 7. For information about Fauquier County Civil War Roundtable visit our website at: www.fccwrt.org. jf Dixie Power Trio comes to Old Shadowlawn The Bluemont Concert Series is proud to present the Dixie Power Trio on Saturday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. for the ninth of ten Saturday evening outdoor performances in downtown Warrenton. All concerts will be held at the Old Shadowlawn at 70 Culpeper Street between Franklin and Lee streets, one block south of old Wan-en Green in downtown Warrenton. This evening’s performance is made possible with special thanks to the support of Fauquier Hospital. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for kids under 12; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year round Artist-In-Education Program in area schools. The Dixie Power Trio will also participate in Bluemont’s Healthcare Outreach Program by performing for the residents of a local healthcare facility. The Dixie Power Trio delights audiences across the country with their eclectic mix of New Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun and original compositions, and charms them with their zany wit. Neither a trio norpurely a Dixieland band, the Trio is comprised of Zack Smith on comet and accordion, Andy Kochenour on tuba, Wayne Wilkinson on guitar and Byron McWilliams on drums. The Washington Post praises the Trio’s "...class menagerie of tunes...from Lou Reed to Louis Armstrong, The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, Dr. John to The Neville Brothers. They call it Dixieland music for the 21st century, but it’s worth hearing now!" Their interpretation of classic times is equaled by the excellence of their original works. Plan to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. A local community group will provide homemade refreshments as a fundraiser for its programs. Door prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded during the intermission. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited at all Bluemont events. In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Taylor Middle School auditorium. Religious Notes Gospel music and Powerful messages David Clanagan Ministries, Inc., Love and Faithfulness Church, 321 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal. Above the old Book Store building across from Hair Station. The services will be held every Saturday at 7 p.m. Gospel music and powerful messages, don’t be afraid to stand up, step out and shout for an “Upper Room” experience! Everyone is welcome to attend the services. Revival Services Pastor Lemuel Montgomery and Mount Moriah Church family invites everyone to worship with them for their revival and Homecoming, Thursday, August 3rd at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. James Mack of Divine Life | Church, Friday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m., Rev. Gillison Wausen from First Springs Baptist Church and on Sunday, August 6th Rev. Arthur Green of Swift Ford Baptist Church will preach the 3 p.m. service, Homecoming service. Mount Moriah Baptist Church is located at 64 Hackley Mill Road in Amissville. For more information call Annie Cook at (540) 364-1133. Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville will hold a revival from Monday, July 31 to Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. each night, except for Sunday, August 6, afternoon service will be held at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Mark Rogers from Alaska. There will be special singing each evening. A nursery will also be provided. Their annual Homecoming Day will be held on Sunday, August 6, with Sunday School beginning at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided after morning service. Pastor Albert Payne and congregation welcomes everyone. The church is located on US 211 just west of the Route 229 intersection. Annual Homecoming Mount Moriah Baptist Chinch in Amissville is celebrating their Annual Homecoming this Sunday, August 6. The Pre-Homecoming revival will be this evening with the Rev. James Mack of Divine Life Chinch. Rev. Gillison Wanser from First Springs Baptist Church will be preaching on Friday, August 4 . Services begin at 7:30 each night. * Sunday Services begin at 11 a.m. with a message from Pastor Lemuel Montgomery. Lunch will be served at 3 p.m-. Rev. Arthur Greene from Swift Ford Baptist Church will bring the message. All are welcome. Please join them in lifting up . the name of Jesus. Homecoming Day Slate Mill Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual homecoming on Sunday, August 13 with services beginning at 11 a.m. Former pastor, Rev. Virgil Wilson will be delivering the morning message. Lunch will be served immediately following morning services. We invite all to come and help celebrate this joyful day. Deacon Ordination Slate Mills Baptist Church will hold a deacon ordination service on Sunday, August 27. This will take place during their morning worship services at 11a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the morning services. All are welcome for this joyful event. Wayland Blue Ridge Annual Session to feature Dr. Carroll A. Baltimore, Sr. The Annual Session of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. will be held August 14th-18th at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rt. 640, Rixeyville, VA Special guest preacher on Thursday morning for the “Missionary Message” at 9:30 a.m. will be Rev. Dr. Carroll A Baltimore, Sr., Alexandria, VA, Senior Pastor, International Evangelistic Baptist Churches (15 locations worldwide). Dr. Baltimore is a dynamic preacher sent by God. He has led 53 international crusades to locations such as Africa, the Philippines, India, Korea and Jamaica. He is the organizer and President of CAB. Outreach Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on missions. Ninety-six percent of all funds donated are used for the mission work. His vision addresses the spiritual, mental and physical needs of all peoples and nations, particularly in developing countries. He successfully reaches across cultural and religious barriers to preach, reach and teach; to win souls for Jesus Christ. His organization has free medical clinics with doctors and medical specialists providing health, dental and eye care; specialized education, schools and learning facilities; programs for economic empowerment for the disadvantaged, evangelistic crusades and church planting. The Wayland Blue Ridge Association is pleased to welcome Dr. Baltimore back to the area. For more information or directions, phone (540) 399-1539 or email wayland_blueridge@usa.com Vacation Bible schools The Sperryville United Methodist Church is offering Vacation Bible School from 6:30 - 8:30 August 7-9 and concludes with a picnic August 10. This year’s program is called “Treasure Seekers: Exploring God’s Promises.” Children from pre-school through pre-teen are encouraged to participate. Interested teens may be involved as well. Adults in the community are welcome to lend a helping hand, too. Please contact Rev. Leah DeLong for more information 675-3370. Youth ages four years through rising six graders are invited to Vacation Bible School at Novum Baptist church from August 8 through August 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The theme this year is “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Join them for solid Biblical teaching and loads of fun! Call Theresa Light at 9879523 for a pre-registration form or you may register at the event between 6 and 6:30 p.m on August 8. Novum Baptist church is located on 1629 Novum Church Road (Route 605) in Reva. “Dress Down Service” Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill invites you to attend their “Dress Down Service” on Sunday, August 6. Praise and worship at 9:20 a.m. and Morning worship service at 9:30 a.m. There will be a fellowship breakfast in the dinning hall. Pastor Rev. Donald Simpkins invites eveiyone. Revelation means "Unfolding or Revealing” Starting this Sunday and running for the next several (21) weeks Mackie Jenkins, Bible Teacher at Bethlehem Church Ministries, will be sharing the messages from the Book of Revelation. Many endtime events will parallel with the Book of Revelation. Everyone is welcome to these free Bible lessons. Bring your . Bible and a friend at 17094 Lee Hwy at 6 p.m. For more information call Mark Jarvis at (540) 229-1195 or email mark@championleamingcenters.org Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship'service 11 a.m. J5 FT Baptist -f' Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite 1, 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10 a.m. Note: Forms from the New Zealand Prayer Book will be used for all three services Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. No Meditation on August 10 Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August Area Churches St Peter's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino ■ ^ " Masses; Saturday Vigil, 5:30 ci.nfA'Av Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.ro. ^ Holy Days of Obligation caH 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 830 am Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, ffter macoflc . 'lln Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. . Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9 45 a.m. * V.o. i-:. ..." iisi? • 'SSjaWapik: - • '• • ■ . ■% ‘ . .&y - / Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong * Flint Hill UMC - Morning Worship at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Willis Chapel UMC - Morning Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. SperryviHe UMC - Morning Worship at 11:30 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 4 p.m. Forest Qrove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a,m.. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s I Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. jits ,pM Bit Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd .« Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ll Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal , Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ->>& Youth 5:45 p.m. Ao:i Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby, Dana Crane Sunday: Praise/Worship sen/ice 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For email, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com All week long at The Griffin Tavern Regular weekly events at the Griffin Tavern Sushi nights, every other Monday: Next date, July 31. Sushi menu begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday- Dart League Wednesday- Prime Rib night Thursday - Games, fun starts at 8 p.m. with trivia teams vying for local kudos Fridays/Saturdays - Live music, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Aug 4 - Southern and Classic Rock by Vincent Ludlow Saturday, Aug 5 - Electric Rock by Bushmasters For more information, please call (540) 6753227 June 15-August 15: Cooling assistance applications Assistance available for needy families this summer. Applications accepted from June 15 through August 15. Assistance is available to households that include a child or children under age six, a disabled individual, or an adult age 60 and over who meet income and eligibility requirements. The maximum gross monthly income to qualify for cooling assistance is $1,062 before taxes for a household of one and $2,167 before taxes for a family of four. Families and individuals must apply at their local department. For more information contact, Nancy Dingle at the Rappahannock Department Social Services at (540) 675-3313. June 20-August 23: Weight Watchers session begins A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers will begin at Rappahannock County High School if there are 15 people interested. Cost is $120 per person. Please contact Kelly Settle at( 540) 9878575 if you are interested or for more information. Session dates: June 20 - August 23. Biue Rock Inn rocks with music This Friday, August 4, The Blue Rock Inn is featuring one of its favorite acts with Street Legal > - The Reggae Rock band from Northern Virginia ! playing a wide variety of covers in their own style, ; along with many originals that are sure to get the dance party started. Cover is $8 for 21 and over, ; $15 for under 21. I This Sat is a very special event at The Blue ; Rock with Jeff Watson and Downtown Playing. > Before the Blues Brothers, before the Big Chill, ; before the Commitments, there was Downtown. ; Anticipating the resurgence of classic R&B and i the soul explosions of the 1960s, a group of tal! ented singers, musicians and songwriters estab; lished a musical powerhouse with a revolving • door. Through that door came musicians of every ! stripe who had two things in common: great talent ! and a love for soulful music. Their graduates real• ly went somewhere: A guitarist to the Eagles l (Stuart Smith), a bass player to Bruce I Springsteen (Jim Hanson), a drummer to Pink ; Floyd (Tim Biery). The rest of the band will be • playing at The Blue Rock this Sat. Cover is $10 I for ages 21 and over, $15 for under 21. Join us ; for “patio season” at the Blue Rock. All shows will • be out on the scenic patio, weather permitting. ' Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Great food, tasty bever] ages and good times for all. Come early for din; ner and stay late for great music. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee ! Hwy., Washington, VA across from RCHS. For ■ details contact Jim McCullough at (540) 987;3190. RCSA Fall Soccer Registration has begun!! J Fall soccer registration time is here for • Rappahannock County Soccer. If your child ! would like to play this year, please pick up a reg• istration form at the public schools, the library or • email Lynnie Genho at genhos@gmail.com for a I copy. Completed forms should be sent to: Lynnie ; Genho, 4432 Sperryville Pike, Woodville, VA ;22749. ! Registration is due by August 1. Please read ; the form carefully as a few things have changed • this fall. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the field! $40 registration fee, $20 uniform J fee. Late registration fees apply after August 1, • and only if teams and/or coaches are available. [Coaches needed for U8 coed team and U10 girls • team. August 2: The Great j Enzyme Awakening j Rucker Farm Dairyng School presents The • Great Enzyme Awakening. You can learn how to j make and enjoy the world of fermented foods, \ straight from the garden for a healthy whey of life. Starting in August on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost, $20 per person . For more information call Heidi at (540) 683-6656 or email Iindsay185@msm.com August 4: Friday nights at the Flint Hill Public House is back! Choose from a Pulled Pork or Beef Platter or Sandwich, Pork Ribs, a whole chicken or Top Sirloin. Try the North Carolina style BBQ Shrimp, burgers or brats. Don't want to sit down? Then, call ahead for carry out at (540) 675-1700. August 4: “Tsotsi” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community presents '“Tsotsi" at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, August 4, at 8 p.m. “Tsotsi" was awarded the foreign language prize by the Acadimy of Motion Picture Ar*s and Christmas in Little Washington The Christmas Committee of the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association has started to plan for this year’s Christmas in Little Washington event. It will take place on Sunday, December 3, and while no one is thinking about Christmas yet with all this heat, the planning has started. Last year everyone enjoyed the parade and this year we’d like to make it a bit longer so if your group would like to be a participant or provide a float, we’d like to know. While the parade is held on Main Street in Washington, we’re looking for participation from throughout the county. Please contact Denise Chandler at 6751200 or email her at dkchandler@adelphia.net or Anita Sherman at 675-3338 or email her at asherman@timespapers.com J Sciences. August 6: Jenkins-Woodard-Sisk Reunion Jenkins-Woodard reunion will be held on August 6 at the Rappahannock Recreational Center in Washington at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. For information call Louise Woodard at (540)' 675-2041 or Jenny Conley at (540) 6359085. August 6: The Frank and Joe Show Forget the summer break when it comes to hearing guitarist Frank Vignola and percussionist and drummer Joe Ascione. The upcoming concert will be on Sunday afternoon, August 6, starting at 3 p.m., at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com August 10-13: Sculpture Workshop with Charles Flickinger Come learn from a master at the Sculpture Workshop from August 10-13: Two Standing Figures in Clay. Workshop runs each day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and includes 1-1/2 hour lunch break. Price of $420 includes model fee and materials (except armature). Taught by Charles E. Flickinger. For information call (434) 361-2126 or email: info@flickingerstudios.com, www.flickinger studios.com. You can attend for less than four days prorated. Beginners welcome! The workshop will be held at The Bioholistic Store located at 31 Main Street in Sperryville. August 5,12,19: RappahannockCulpeper Baseball registration Rappahannock-Culpeper Baseball will be holding registration for Fall Baseball on the following dates: August 5th, 12th, & 19th from 9 a.m. to noon. For specific prices and details for all leagues please see the website at www.rappculpbaseball.com or call (540) 937-7900. Children ages 4-18 are eligible to play, birth certificates are required. August 12, 30: Thrift shop sale There will be a $5 bag sale on Saturday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Thrift shop in Washington. For information, call Jean Alther at 675-3844. August 12: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Saturday, August 12 from 5-6:30pm at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Group drumming is fun and has been proven to reduce stress. It can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills. No experience necessary. Suggested donation: $5-10 (children free). For more info, call Wendi at Sage (540)987-9699 Open every day. August 13: Historic Tour of the Engham House Circa 1858 On Sunday, August 13, Open House from 1 to 5 p.m, at 31 Main Street, Sperryville. Tours begin at 1:30 and 3:30. Special guest, James Russell, local historian, author and grandson of James Arthur Engham who was a turn of the century entrepreneur. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! For tour reservations, call Elizabeth Lee at (540) 987-1002. August 14-18: Band Camps Learn the new marching routine and half-time show for fall performances at these two full band camps held August 14-18 and August 21-25. Call Kathryn Treanor for specific times and information at (540) 937-5794. August 16-19: Flint Hill Carnival The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company’s carnival will be Wednesday-Saturday, August 16-19. A long list of exciting activities is planned, highlighted by the parade on Friday evening, August 18, Come and enjoy bingo, the celebrity dunk tank, rides, chicken dinners, and much, much more. The crowning of Queens and Little Misters will take place on at 10 p.m. on Saturday. The carnival concludes with the truck raffle at midnight on Saturday. The heifer raffle will take place at 11 p.m. If you don’t have your raffle tickets yet they are readily available around the community or you may call the station at 6753286. Hope to see you all there! RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES: 8/18 — Noon to 5 p.m. Wal-Mart, Culpeper 8/23 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Culpeper Regional Hospital 8/30 — Noon to 5 p.m. Cintas, 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 or more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. RED CROSS CLASSES: CPR and First Aid - August 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. ; August 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Babysitter’s Training - August 3 and 4 (2 day class), 1 to 5 p.m. Tuition $35. Preregistration is required. For further information call the Red Cross at 825-8611. August 17: RappFLOW meeting Please join us for our monthly RappFLOW meeting scheduled Thursday, August 17th, 6:30 PM - 8 PM at our new RappFLOW office (next to Sunnyside Farms in Sperryville). 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 987-8011 or visit our website: www.rappflow.org August 26: Democratic Committee “Dog Days of Summer” yard sale with boutique and collector’s corner Big preparations are underway for the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee’s 5th Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, August 26th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. As in the past, the sale will be held at the Fire Hall in Washington, Virginia. However, this time the sale will be in August on the Saturday before the Labor Day weekend. Also new this year is the added attraction of an “international boutique and collector’s corner”. Among the items already received are a varied assortment of international and ethnic “objets d’arf. There will be the usual good selection of artwork, furniture, pottery, toys and games, china and glassware, tools, small electronics and sports equipment. This is just a sampling of the wares we’ll be selling. Please come and see all the other goodies we’ve uncovered. We would still be happy to receive more treasures to sell, and donations can be brought to the Washington Fire Hall on Friday, August 25th from 12-6 p.m. Pick-ups can be arranged by calling Barbara Adolfi at (540) 987-9706 or Barbara Dennis at (540) 364-2569. Summer Camps at Belle Meade • Belle Meade Day Camp located at 353 F.T. Valley Road in Sperryville will be offering summer fun for boys and girls 6-13. They have two twoweek sessions remaining: July 31 - August 11, August 14-25. Camp activities include swimming, canoing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Belle Meade Swim Camp has a one-week session remaining: August 28 - September 1 for ages 4-8. For more information visit www.bellemeade.net/camp or call Susan Hoffman at 9879748. Arts and Crafts Camp Arts and Crafts Camp gives children the opportunity to spend a week working on unique projects with a professional artist and percussionist Janet Kerig . The location is the Pavilion at the Rappahannock County Park across from Little Washington. The emphasis is on creativity, fun, games and the great outdoors! The multi-media experience includes: tie dye, basket weaving, paper making from plants, watercolor painting, sketching, bead work, beeswax candle making, Cherokee plant prints on scarves, plant identification, natures walks and drumming! The goal of camp is for children to express themselves freely and to provide an atmosphere that nurtures the young artist, improve their hand skills and to give them' the techniques to improve their sense of color, form and materials. Hours are Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm. Dates are: session 2 is Aug 7 to Aug 11, session 3 is Aug 14 to Aug 18, session 4 is Aug 21 to Aug 25 .The cost is $155 per session. second sibling $55 For registration call (540) 987-8670 or email artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com. Janet Kerig has a BA from the University of Maryland, is an exhibiting fiber artist, percussionist, and a joyful teacher specializing in Earth basketry, natural dyeing and children’s folk arts. She has taught workshops at Mountain Laurel Montessori, Rappahannock Public Schools, Hearthstone School, Wakefield Country Day School,Sidwell Friends, Middle Street Gallery and the National Park Service at Glen Echo Park, Md. Sperryville Pottery Clay Camp Registration is beginning for the Sperryville Pottery’s Summer Clay Camp. Weeks are July 25-29 and August 8-12 for kids ages 5-11, and August 1-5 for Teen Throwing. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $225/wk. For more information or to register, call Suzanne at (540) 987-1000. Contestants for Hint Hill Volunteer Fire Department The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking young ladies and young men between the ages of 1-21 to compete for the following titles: Little Mister, 1-8; Tiny Miss, 1-4; Little Miss, 5-9; Junior Miss, 10-15; and Miss Honorary Fire Chief, 16-21. The Little Mister and Tiny Miss are new categories this year. Contestants will be selling tickets on the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup. For more information, please contact Karen Williams at 635-4673 and leave a message. September 4: Raffle drawing Raffle for the benefit of Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Labor Day, September 4. Winner need not be present. A dollar donation, tickets will be available on Monday nights during Bingo from 5:30-9 p.m. First prize: Double Wedding Ring Amish Quilt, second prize: Little Red Wagon. For more information call John Pearre at 937-2109 or Sarah Latham at 937-4410 or Sandi Carter at 937-4218. September 6: Women’s Bible Study- “Weathering The Storms” There will be a six week study,Wednesdays beginning September 6th in Culpeper 7-8:30. Study will help you find freedom from unhealthy fears so God can use you fully. Call Stephanie at 937-4987 and register for materials by Aug. 28th. September 9: Headwaters Hosts 2006 Taste of Rappahannock at Historic Belle Meade SchoolhOuse Mark your calendar for one of Rappahannock’s most popular fund raising social events of the year. The Eighth Annual Taste of Rappahannock sponsored by Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, is sure to sell out quickly. This year’s Taste will return to the Belle Meade Schoolhouse at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. The evening includes a reception featuring Rappahannock’s finest wineries, a live auction presenting once-in-a-lifetime experiences and items, and a gourmet dinner with the best food and drink that Rappahannock has to offer. Individual tickets are $150, with proceeds going to fund the many educational opportunities that enrich the lives of Rappahannock County’s youth. To reserve tables or individual tickets, contact the Headwaters office at (540) 675-1819 or email info@headwatersfdn.org September 9: RCHS Class of 1986 Reunion The RCHS class of 1986 reunion committee cordially invites all classmates to our 20th year reunion. The event will be held on Saturday September 9, at the Blue Rock Inn in Washington, VA. The festivities commence on the deck at 5 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served at 5:30 followed by a spectacular dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing will be encouraged after dinner for those with enough energy. Everyone should be prepared for tunes from the 80’s. Please come early and stay late. All are encouraged to bring pictures of their children. Please contact Wendy Burke Weeks at (540) 347-0185 or H.B. Wood at (540) 987-3301 for more details. We hope everyone will be able to attend. September 16: Rappahannock Rough Ride “Fear Not the Hills - Ride Hard & Ride On” A charity bicycle ride for the benefit of the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia. There are three courses designed to suit your cycling challenge whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider. The first 300 registered riders will receive the Rappahannock RoughRide T-shirt. Phone (540) 428-3610 or email roughride@fauquierfreeclinic.org or visit the website at www.fauquierfreeclinic.org/rrr/ to sign up. See you there! September 16: Hume Day It’s a day of crafters, artisans, history collecting, music and the Annual Jousting Competition. Vendors are needed for this annual event held at Leeds Ruritan Park in Hume. The Hume Day committee is seeking crafters, artisans, and all those interested in the opportunity to exhibit their work to the community. If you would like to be considered for this event, please send an email describing your specialty to humeday® yahoo, com If applicable, include a digital photo showing an example of your work. The committee will review all applications prior to selecting vendors and exhibitors. The deadline for submission is August 15, 2006. Vendors can download an application from the web site www.geocities. com/humeday or they can call Hume Day Chairperson Jackie Poles at (540) 364-1995. October 24, 25, 26: RCHS varsity cheerleaders to host cheer mini camp Come join the RCHS Varsity cheerleaders as they teach the latest cheers, chants and dances for the 2006 season on October 24, 25, 26 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School gym from 6-8 p.m. Cost $25. Permission forms can be picked up at the elementary school and/or high school office. FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, SPIRIT AND SENSE OF WELL BEING August Special Massage by Monik Plonka Certified Massage Therapist provides Monik Plonka therapeutic massage including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology and other methods, utilizing See EVENTS, Page B4

Schmidts photograph Charlie Daniels Fans of Charlie Daniels and his famous Charlie Daniels Band can see portraits of him and photographs of his log house in Tennessee in this month's issue of Log Home Living Magazine. This feature, including shots of the interiors, exterior and a portrait of Daniels, was photographed by Franklin and Esther Schmidt of Woodville, who found Daniels to be one of the most gracious subjects with whom they have worked. Franklin Schmidt said, "Like any business, no matter how much you love it, it has exciting days, and those that aren't. This was one of the best.” tie saia, nignt in tne middle of doing the portrait, Charlie started to play music and sing for us, what a treat, we just put down the cameras and savored the experi ence." Log Home Living is a monthly, national magazine that can be found in most grocery and bookstores locally. The Schmidts also photographed Charlie Daniels and his home for the May issue of Country Sampler Magazine. For that feature, they also wrote the accompanying article about Daniels and his home. Charlie Daniels Events From Page B3 hot stones and essential oils. Individual and couples massage services provided at Rappahannock Wellness Center studio, located at 11576 Lee Highway, Room 8, Sperryville, VA. Massage sessions may also be scheduled in the privacy of your own home. August Special Prices: $60 for one hour and $90 for one and one-half hours. August Special: purchase three sessions for $165.00. Gift certificates are also available. Please call (540) 987-7204 to schedule an appointment Rapp-Fitness Center “Fit minds are ‘Rapped’ in fit bodies” At the Rappahannock County High School 12576 Lee Highway Washington , VA 22747 Hours Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. - 7:30 Note: Hours are subject to change. $12- One month or $100 year for county residents $20- One month or $150 / year for non-residents $5- Per day for daily users - county residents, $8 for non residents Note: Full-time school employees, full-time county employees and all K-12 students (regardless of where they attend school) may be members at no charge. Rates Effective July 1 : $7- One month or $60 / year for age 62+, for county fire & rescue volunteers, parttime school and county employees, and for state employees who work in Rappahannock County (State Police, VDOH, VDOT, Etc) $14- One month or $120 year for county residents $23- One month or $180 / year for non-residents $7- Per day for daily users - county residents, $10 for non residents Note: Full-time school employees, full-time county employees and all K-12 students (regardless of where, they attend school) may be members at no charge. Nature’s Way Day Spa Spring Specials Deep Cleansing, personalized Facial Therapy $65 - a $10 discount Personalized Facial with 30 minute Reflexology Treatment $90 - $15 discount Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage with hot stone treatment and herb infused hot towels 90 minute $90- a $20 discount Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage with hot stone treatment and herb infused hot towels 60 minute $60- a 15 discount Combination of Swedish massage for 60 min. and Personalized Facial for 60 min. $120 - a $15 discount Gift Certificates Available call Terri Freeborn at (540) 987-9777 to schedule your appointment. Nature’s Way Day Spa is located at the Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. SUMMER YOGA at Sun and Moon Studio, Rappahannock Belle Meade Schoolhouse — 6 miles south of Sperryville on Rt. 231. This week is the first week of our summer session — 8 weeks — July 10September 2. These classes are all levels and designed for the beginner as well as the more experienced yoga practitioner. Please drop in at any time; your first class is free! Classes are Monday, 9:3011am (Mary, Kit) Wednesday, 6-7:30pm (Mary, Janice) Friday, 9:30-11am (Mary/Janice) Fees are $12 for drop in, $10 for six or more classes or $80 for the one class of the summer session. Questions? Please call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215 or email maryomeara® earthlink.net. Registration forms are available at the door, or online at http:www.sunandmoonstudio Synergy Dance happenings Update for the Oriental Dance classes at Belle Meade Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The next four classes will teach the basics so we encourage beginners to get started now. Please feel free to join us and bring a flowing skirt. The Rappahannock County SynergyDance class with Virginie Audrain is relocated at Ki Theatre, Gay Street in Washington, VA. We resume our Spring/Summer schedule with an evening class on Thursdays 6-7:30pm for 6 weeks. You need to bring your own mats and wear comfortable layered clothing. Charmaine Lee and Virginie Audrain teach in tandem a SynergyDance class in Charlottesville, downtown at Studio 206 Friday morning at 9:45 a.m. Join us, we are happy to carpool. All classes are: $15 drop-in and $72 for the series of 6 classes. For more information call Virginie at 937-5609 or Charmaine at 987 8734 or visit us at www.synergydance.com Optimal Health & Nutrition Sessions at Hearthstone School Learn how to create more energy and vitality in your life, through vibrant health, stress management, improved digestion and dietary habits. Contact - Kathy J. Edwards, CTN, CNC., (540) 987-9272 (ext. 1) to schedule an SOLD passage Creek Justin H. Wiley, Peter A. Wiley and Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors are pleased to announce the sale of Passage Creek, an outstanding 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. Justin H. Wiley and Peter A. Wiley would like to thank Bob Slater of T.G. Slater & Son, Inc. for his help in this transaction. Justin H. Wiley 540-672-5603 jwiley@farmandestate.net Peter A. Wiley 540-219-3771 pwiley@farmandestate.net IPHONE: (540) 675-3999 FAX: (549; www.farmandestate.net appointment Exercise class Join a group of fit and friendly women of all ages for an hour of exercise three mornings a week! These classes, an evolving mix of stretching, aerobics, dance, free weights, mat work, and yoga, have been going on for years! Classes are held at Trinity Episcopal Church (parking lot across from the Inn) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8:15. Drop-ins welcome. Call Martha at 6368315 or Ellie at 675-3978 for more information. Healing Energy “Gil Brooker, Reiki Master, opens a new practice at the Rappahannock Wellness Center located above the Hearthstone School at 11576 Lee Highway in Sperryville. His hands-on Reiki sessions utilize healing energy to promote individual well being on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. Reiki is an ancient healing technique which restores inner harmony and vitality. To begin this practice all new clients will have half their first fee donated to the Hospice Support in Warrenton. Call (540) 9873359 for an appointment. Panic & Anxiety Program Panic Relief Inc., a nonprofit educational organization. Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia, Achieving Control, Positive Self-Image and Constructive thinking. This program is geared to help anyone including you, family members and relatives suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. We will teach you how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Learn how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety. The programs are held in the Castleton, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Huntly and Washington on Mondays from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For information call PRI at (732) 9409658. Inspiring Ifumgfite by Randy Minter LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES It may not seem like it at the time, but the death of a loved one can deepen your faith. A recent survey shows that nearly half of American adults have undergone one or more life-altering events that led to radical changes in their religious or spiritual values. Almost one half of these life transformations occurred during early adulthood or during difficult periods in life, such as the death of a parent. About four out of ten of the survey’s respondents said that the life-altering event caused them to become more deeply religious or spiritual. In nearly all cases, the transforming experiences led people to become better peopleand appreciate life more. Appreciating life more is something we all think we’ll get around to but often we get caught up dealing with small inconveniences. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME we know that after a significant loss, many find their gratitude for life deepens and their relationships become more meaningful. We’re located at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Call 347-3431 24-hours a day. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at. moserfh @ blackhawke.net "Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued hy misfortune; hut great minds rise above it " - Washington Irving Obituaries Thomas H. Alther i Thomas Henry (Dee) Alther, 81, passed away at Culpeper! Regional Hospital Sunday, July 30. J Mr. Alther was bom March 20, 1925 to Birkett Henry! Alther and Josie Lee Cloud Alther in Laurel Mills, Virginia. \ He served in the U.S. Army ETO during WW II. His! grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew Dee as Daddy! Dpp ! Mr. Alther is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret) (Sammie) Kincer Alther of Culpeper, his children, Sandra} Brown and her husband Mac of Culpeper, Karen Mills and' her husband Earl of.Culpeper, Marsha Rutherford and her< husband Joseph of Culpeper, and Jeff Alther and his wife} Susan of Madison, > Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Christina! Mills-Gimbel, Steve Mills , Carmen Burgess, Erin Mills ,} Adam Rutherford, Willow Lynn Alther and Lewis Thomas' Alther; great-grandchildren, Eddie Gimbel, Jackson Gimbel,* Ryan Gimbel, Parker Burgess, Allison Burgess and Jacob} Mills; and, sister, Elizabeth Ippolito of Chicago, Illinois. J He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John/ Wallie, William Alther and one sister, Ethel Mozingo, J Mr. Alther was a member of the Culpeper United* Methodist Church. < A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 3, in the} Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway,; Culpeper. Interment was followed in Culpeper National' Cemetery, (New Section), 501 East Chandler Street,! Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Military honors will be provided by! VFW Post 2524 Honor Guard and American Legion Post 330( Honor Guard both of Culpeper, Virginia. ! Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper; United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1233 Oaklawn1 Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 or to the Culpeper CountyVolunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 713, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Margaret H. Barron Viewtown postmaster Margaret H. “Ike” Barron, 88, of Fredericksburg, died on Friday, July 28, at Woodmont Center. A native of Culpeper she was the daughter of the late James and Daisy Herndon. As a child she was a member of the Culpeper Baptist Church. After her marriage to Theodore C. Barron, she moved to Viewtown in Rappahannock County where she and her husband operated Barron’s Store for many years. Mrs. Barron was also the Postmaster of Viewtown for 41 years. She was a former member and choir member of Forest Grove Baptist Church in Viewtown and Amissville United Methodist Church. After retiring in 1989, Mrs. Barron moved to Fredericksburg and became a member of Ferry Farm Baptist Church where she was a member of Golden Jubilee Senior Adult Choir, and the Faithful Friends Sunday School Class. She is survived by a daughter, Camilla Latham and her husband Wendell of Fredericksburg, three grandchildren, Wendy Spradlin and her husband Mitch of Richmond, Christy Evans and her husband Ed of Lafayette, Indiana, and Steven Latham and his wife Lindsay of Salisbury, Maryland; seven great-grandchildren, Baily Latham, Shelby Latham, Sarah Spradlin, Rachel Spradlin, Abigail Evans, Peyton Latham, and Barron Latham; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 1, at Ferry Farm Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paige Young officiating. Interment was followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton, Virginia. Memorials may be made to Ferry Farm Baptist Church Building Fund, 1 Westmoreland Drive, Fredericksburg Virginia 22405. Rev. Edward L. Hawkins Former Rappahannock resident Rev. Edward Lee Hawkins, 72, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, formerly a native of Rappahannock County, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on July 2 at the Sentara General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Rev. Hawkins was bom January 3, 1934 to the late Raymond Franklin Hawkins. His mother, Sallie Norman Hawkins lives in Culpeper. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife of 37 years, Gloria Jenkins Hawkins and three loving children, Susan Hawkins of Gerber and her husband, Sam, Sarah Hawkins Ownley and her husband, Wade, and Jason Edward Hawkins, all of Elizabeth City, NC. He was a devoted grandfather to five grandchildren, J.T., Sammie, Caroline, John Michael Gerber, and Wyatt Ownley. Rev. Hawkins is also survived by two brothers, Paul Hawkins of Reidsville, NC., and Marvin Hawkins of Culpeper, one sister, Thelma Hawkins of Culpeper, and several nieces and nephews. He served his country during the Korean War and upon his return attended Bob Jqnes University in Greenville, SC. After completing his studies he returned to Culpeper and founded the Bible Baptist Church, where he was the Pastor for 20 years. In 1988 Rev. Hawkins moved his family to Elizabeth City, NC. where he was the Sr. Pastor for Emmanuel Baptist Church for 18 years. He retired from full time ministry in January 2005. At the time of his death he was the Acting Interim Pastor for Emmanuel Baptist Church in Edenton, NC. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Hawkins and a daughter, Rebecca Leigh Hawkins. Pallbearers were Percey Faulkner, Mickey Messick, Mark Hawkins, Daniel Norman, Bruce Beeler and Chris Brown. A funeral service was held at Bible Baptist Church op Wednesday, July 5 with Dr. D.M. Hardison and Dr. Paul Hawkins officiating. Interment was followed in Fairview Cemetery. A memorial service was held on Friday, July 7 at Victory Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, NC. Ci ore-En g [is! i • kTjmf R A1 HONi'"Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540*825-2361 Kyle M. Gibbs, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Ine. “ We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503 7 North Main Street • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C Thompson, Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 years

Flint Hill Pentecostal Church In the mid 30s the government bought the land which is now Skyline Drive. So some of the people that lived there, had to be moved to Resettlement Road in Flint Hill. This road got its name because the government had built new houses on it, one of these houses was designated as a community building and was used as both a school house and a church for the people that had to be moved from the park. As the congregation grew, the people saw their need to build their own church. Pastoring the church at that time was Brother Bob Scroggins, better known to everyone as Uncle Bob. Attending the community building at that time was Robert and Mollie Grimsley. They decided to donate part of their land to build a new church with God’s help and a lot of generous people. The first service was held on Mothers Day in 1941. Every year since then has been their Homecoming Day. In 1986 the church was hit by lightning and was burned down, but again with God’s help and a lot of generous people a new church was built and the first service was held in 1987. Their current pastor is Rev. Bobby Jenkins. Sunday school is at 10 a.m and Sunday night worship service is 7 D.m.. Wednesday night Bible study at 7:30 p.m. The second and fourth Wednesday night is visitation at a nursing home, or at the home of someone who is shut-in. The Fourth Saturday night of each month at 7 p.m. is a hymn sing. The church has between 30 to 35 active members and is located at 161 Aileen Road in Flint Hill. Rev. Bobby Jenkins welcomes everyone to come worship with them. Atkins-Snider exchanged vows Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Atkins of Sperryville are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Kelly Renee Atkins, to Edward Raymond Snider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Snider of The Plains, Virginia on July 8. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville was handsomely decorated with white roses and blue hydrangeas from Dawn Confer Everlasting Flowers in Marshall, Va. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Jon Heddleston. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, Calvin Atkins, the bride wore a white strapless gown embroidered with pearls and beading. Her tiara was accented with pearls. lb complete her ensemble the bride carried a cascade bouquet of white roses. neuys sister, Angela rlitt oi operryvuie, was the Matron of Honor Bridesmaids were Nicole Me Neely of Flint Hill, Elaine Bird of Gainesville, and Shannon Mullan of Sperryville. Their gowns were strapless, ice blue satin with embroidered bust, corset back with A-line bottom. They carried white roses with blue hydrangeas. Flower girls were Savannah and Sydney Snider of Warrenton, cousins of the groom. Nicholas and Andrew Hitt, nephews of the bride, were the ring bearers. William Snider of The Plains Va., served as best man for his son. Groomsmen were Joshua Hitt of Sperryville, Stephan Snider, The Plains Va. and Michael Glascock of Warrenton. Ushers were Eric Heflin, Warrenton.and J.T. Osbum of Warrenton. Music was provided by harpist Lorraine Duisit with Nichole Espinola at the piano. Blessing were given by Elder Wayne Kelly Renee Atkins and Edward Raymond Snider Richards. The photography work was by David Clanagan of Washington. The reception was held at the Washington School. The bride, a 2002 graduate of Rappahannock County High School is employed by the Child Care and Learning Center. The groom, a 2006 graduate of Radford University is employed by M. C. Dean Inc. The couple spent their honeymoon in Los Cabos, Mexico and is now residing in Warrenton. Fall wedding planned Mrs. Fredrick Hayden Codding of Fairfax, Virginia is pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judith Chadwick, to Sarandis Papadopoulos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonios Papadopoulos of Tbronto, Ontario, Canada. Miss Codding is a graduate of the College of William and Mary. She is a CPA, and she received her MBA from The University of San Diego. She is currently an assistant controller director at Freddie Mac at Tysons Comer. The future groom was educated at the University of Tbronto (BA), The University of Alabama (MA in History), and George Washington University (Ph.D in History). Dr. Papadopoulos is a historian at The US Naval Historical Center at the Washington Naval Yard in Washington, D.C. Miss Codding is the grand daughter of the late George and Geneva Hawkins of Sperryville. The couple will reside in Judith Chadwick to wed Sarandis Papadopouios Arlington after their wedding in the fall. Real Estate Lending Is Our Business. 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Stargazing on August nights Whatever you do, take a moment to appreciate the natural wonders above, the twinkling light that’s traveled millions of miles to reach your eyes. For the stories behind the stars, we may never know. Stargazing is a wonderful pastime enjoyed by millions of people all around the world. Anyone can join in. Here’s how. Find a dark area away from lights and with a good view of the night sky. After about 10 minutes your eyes will adapt to the dark and you will begin to see many stars. use a good pair oi Dinoculars to see even more stars and other celestial objects During the month of August we have more time to enjoy the night sky with its great views along the Summer Milky Way, as well as the added bonus of a famous meteor shower that produces dozens of “shooting stars” per hour. At the beginning of August, sunset locally is at about 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and astronomical twilight ends at about 10:30 p.m., almost an hour earlier than in late June. By the end of August, sunset will be about 7:45 p.m., with twilight ending about 9:30 p.m. Shapes of several of the constellations Everyone who has grown familiar with the great Summer Milky Way can now recognize the several distinctive constellations through which it passes. Sagittarius in the shape of a teapot low in the southern sky, Cygnus the Swan, also called the Northern Cross from the shape of its star pattern, well up in the eastern evening sky and swinging overhead later in the night, and Cassiopeia, in the shape of a large letter “W” standing on its side in the northeastern sky. Under a clear moonless sky In August evenings, if we are under a clear, moonless sky, we can also easily see, another whole galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy. It is a “close neighbor” to our galaxy, being only about 2 million light-years away, and it probably contains twice as many stars as our Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com galaxy! Look, between 10 p.m. and midnight, for what seems to be a “faint fingerprint” in the eastern sky about half way between the horizon and the zenith, the point overhead. Be sure to pause and reflect on the incredible size and distance of the object at which you are gazing, on the fact that the light hitting your eyes left that galaxy over 2 million years ago. Jupiter the dominant planet Among the bright planr ets, Jupiter continues to be the dominant planet of the evening sky, but it is much lower in the evening sky than it. was a month ago. During August this trend will continue. In order to see it easily all month, you will need to have a good view of the western horizon. By the end of the month it will become difficult to see, since it will be setting only about 40 minutes after sunset. Try to observe it right to the end of the month. This month’s two morning planets, Venus and Saturn, are easier to enjoy. Venus is spectacularly brilliant, and rises over 3 hours before sunrise. ii aDsoiuteiy dominates the eastern sky until sunrise. Careful observers should try to follow it right up and even after sunrise. In a small telescope its appearance gradually changes from a crescent phase in early August to a quarter phase at midmonth, a very interesting transformation. Saturn rises in the east, over an hour before sunrise in early August, increasing to over 3 hours by late August. Saturn still appears in the constellation Gemini, as it has for the past year; it is just to the right of the twin stars Castor and Pollux. At any chance you have for morning observing, be sure to note that brilliant Venus and Saturn appear to be approaching each other, until by the last day of the month they are very close. Famous Perseid Meteor Shower With the coming of August, we have a greater chance of seeing meteors than at most other times of the year. The very famous Perseid Meteor Shower, so-called because these meteors appear to radiate from the area of the constellation Perseus in the north eastern sky, reaches its peak on August 12, although I have seen some of these meteors as early as June. Perseid meteors are tiny dust piarticles left in a huge elliptical stream in the inner solar system from Comet Swift-Tuttle, a comet of 130-year period, that last appeared in 1862 and in 1992. Special excitement this year is about possibly seeing increased activity from the layer of dust cast off when the comet was near the sun in 1862. Perseids are very fast, traveling at 60 kilometers per second before being “burned up” in the atmosphere. Some meteors are likely to be seen on any night in August, but I suggest that people make definite plans to observe them on the nights of August 11 and 12. Fortunately this year, moonlight will not interfere at all for most of the night. Although some meteors may be seen beginning at about 10:00 p.m., I strongly recommend observing all night, right up to morning twilight. Meteor experts are predicting this year’s best activity for early morning at the beginning of twilight. To see the most meteors, face in a northerly or southeasterly direction and direct your gaze to a “quarter-section” of the sky quite high above the horizon. You will soon notice that most of the meteors come from, and can be traced back to, a spot, called “the radiant” in the northeastern sky; these meteors are members of the Perseids; others are not. Let’s hope for clear nights when we are stargazing. Remember one picture is worth a thousand words. Happy hunting and enjoy! SOLD Cheri Woodard and Frank Hardy, Inc. are pleased to announce the sale of the Farmhouse on Jackson Lane, a large remodeled farmhouse on 10± acres near Woodville. It has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and plenty of room for friends and family. Cheri Woodard would like to thank Alex Sharp of Thomas & Talbot for his assistance in this transaction. Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net Color me green in Chester Gap I have discovered something very interesting about me that I wouldn’t have thought was true but once the idea took hold I just had to admit that it was. What you may ask did I discover, what could it be? Well I’ll tell you but, well you just won’t believe it, here goes. I am not “Red,” as in Redneck, I’m “Green,” as in John Deere green! I’ve spent considerable time around those who have more than there share of “Red” and while I get on really well it just never seemed to be my cup of tea, or glass of ice tea rather. Honky tonks and monster trucks while they hold some interest for me just aren’t my thing. I’m happier snappin’ green beans or feeding cows or hopefully soon gathering eggs from the chickens. I like swineine on the front norch. Sunday dinner after church at Mom’s house, and Bluegrass Gospel music on the radio. I guess when it comes right down to it I’m just good old country or rather most likely a Hillbilly. Hey now, there’s no shame in being from the hills or in my case “the mountain,” I personally take a lot of pride in it. I’m very proud of my heritage and ancestors here too because anyone who could make a farm work with all of the rock we have up here, well it’s something to be proud of itself. Anyway stop and think about it sometime, where do you fit in? Are you “White collar” “Blue collar” “Red” or good old “Green”? You’ve got to be true to who you are and be proud to stand on what you believe, compromise is for choosing teams for a baseball game not what you believe or what you teach your children. Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ | yahoo.com Chester Gap Baptist Church will hold revival That’s right, it’s almost here. This year’s revival service will be held August 6th through the 11th with the Sunday service starting at 6 p.m. and the Monday through Friday service beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The special guest speaker this year will be Ian Moody who always brings a great message from God’s word. It may not always be the message we’d like to hear but it’s always the message we need to hear. Following the Sunday morning worship service there will be a church picnic at Bing Crosby Stadium shelter number one at 1pm. You’re only asked to bring a covered dish to share as the church will provide the meat and drinks for all. Whether you’re able to come out every night or only one please take the time and the chance as there promises to be some powerful preaching and some great food too, especially on Sundav! Also, just so you can’t say you didn’t know there will be a Homecoming service on August 20th and the special guest speaker will be Rev. David Johnson. A fellowship meal will follow the morning service so everyone can get a chance to speak with Rev. Johnson and really come together in a true Homecoming spirit. Congratulations to . Mr. Ashby Boone who was nominated and has accepted the position of Deacon in the Chester Gap Baptist Church as of this past Sunday. Ashby has been a long time member and filled many roles within the church one of which involved trying to watch over me and my friends at Vacatioh Bible School a long, long time ago. If he can manage that then he should do just fine ih his new position. ' Birthdays and anniversaries Happy birthday to Jeah Boone on the 24th, Benjamfn Fogle on the 25th, Billy Wines on the 27th and Amy Williams on the 31st! ’ Happy Anniversary to Gene and Brenda Fergusoh who celebrated 38 years on the 27th! Closing thoughts Well folks that’s it! That’s all I got this week. I know, some of you have even threatened me about not turning in something but, well it is honestly hard to steal away the time right now to do it. Also, happily there just ain’t much going on up here which is exactly how I like it and I know that most of you do too. So drop me a line on this computer or leave me a message or stop me in the store and let me know if you have anything special happening. Otherwise it’s just you, me, and my wit and while I’ve been told a time or two that it is like a razor, most days I believe that I could ride to town on it and not even get nicked! Anyway God bless you all and take care of yourselves and I sure do hope to see yob at the revival a night or twoi Getting older I hope I can bring a bit of humor to this column, but it will be a challenge. You see, when I turned 50 and complained about this or that hurting, my older friends said, buddy, don’t be complaining too much, because, “if it don’t hurt, it probably don’t work anymore.” Well, a couple of years ago I passed the next big birthday with a zero at the end of it, and, oh, how I long for those halcyon days of my fifties. Getting out of bed in the morning is something I now have to think about. I have to decide which shoulder hurts the least, and try to use that side to get my bones out of 13 Community Newspapers Serving600,000Readers in Northern Virginia & The Greater Piedmont (Times naaapjga northern Virginia Call 540.675.3338 with your news tips. Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com the sack. • Maybe it’s just payback. Too many heavy chainsaws, too many monster splitting mauls, and dragging too many big bucks up and down the mountainside to the truck. Or, maybe it is just like last week, testing my already ailing back digging potatoes. Fact is, though, if I just sit around and don’t do anything, not only am I miserable, but more and more I become able to do less and less. Life is a balance, right? That song that says you can’t have too much fun is just flat wrong. My mother’s words that, “too much of anything is still too much,” make more sense the older I get. And, I am getting old enough now that some of her words should be carved in stonfe. “All things in moderation,” is a corollary of the same idea. For instance, I have always been a fairly moderate eatefr, especially for the last ten years or so. Of course, when we wete young, we abused that, as well. That’s why they call it a groaning board, right? * Anyway, after the results 6f the blood work came back, the sawbones tells me cholesterol Is high, and blood sugar is high. I expect he will give me some pills. Fat chance. Not only am I directed to follow this grape seed oil diet, I have to lose 12 pounds. And, I am to have no more than 4 ounces of red meat a week. Say what? I really thought he was kidding. I eat more meat than that for breakfast. So, if you see me stumblinig around Flint Hill like I’m lost or in a daze, it’s probably from lack of nourishment and lack 6f interest. Now I know why a friend of mine told he had to fallow two diets at once, because he didn’t get enough to eat on one. Washington, VA a Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views from the unique curved great room and deck that Sycamore Hill has to offer. * Situated on die hill just outside Little Washington, the excitement of the season with the colors and sounds of nature1 1 are yours to enjoy. Two miles of walking trails meander through the 52 acres. Home has three bedrooms and three | baths on the main level, and Kitchen off the Great Room with fireplace. Lower level also has Kitchen in Great * Room with bedroom and bath adjoining. Workshop, studio and storage areas complete the walkout lower level. ’ Available for short-term rental at $2,500 per month, plus utilities or lease/purchase. Offered at $1,500,000 79 Acres of nice “walking” woods. Large trees, strong flowing creeks and building sites overlooking streams or allowing winter views. Located in southern part of Rappahannock County, near the Culpeper line. Possible Division. Offered at $850,000 Commercial building in Little Washington zoned Village Services, allowing retail and offices. Corner of Gay & Jett Streets with parking entrance also on Main Street and adjacent to Sunnyside Farm Market. Currently 100% rented with off-street parking. Some space may be available in the near future. Your space could be “free” as the tenants pay your mortgage! Offered at $1,250,000 APPAHANNOC >EAL ESTAT;

■ J» LVW The Mystery of Charring “Where you gonna go, when the volcano blow? Jimmy Buffett From colonial times until the end of the Nineteenth Century, iron making was an important industry in Virginia, mostly in the Shenandoah Valley and points south. Important resources present in the Valley included ready supplies of iron-ore and limestone and streams from which to derive the small amount of mechanical power needed to operate bellows to .‘stoke the fires’. Along with these critical resources was the need for an enormous amount of energy to produce heat necessary to separate iron by melting the raw ore. That heat was obtained from pharcoal. Charcoal, with its smoke1 A o a /I -—« temperature burning characteristics, is ideal for the slow-roasting nature of oreseparation. How high? -iron ore and limestone melt when temperatures reach 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Ouch! Charcoal is almost free of sulfur, and its ash, consisting largely of lime and alkalis, supplied part of the flux necessary for proper separation. The manufacture of charcoal was at least as complex and perhaps more so than the operation of the iron furnace, so much so that charcoal production was considered an art with the necessary skills sometimes referred to as “The Mystery of Charring.” The one thing that was not a mystery was the quantity of charcoal required. The numbers are staggering: an average iron furnace would consume from 600-800 bushels of charcoal every 24 hours. This required about 30-40 cords of wood from trees 25-30 years old. To give some perspective, some furnaces con1 sumed the equivalent of a mature acre of woodland per f day! > Let 8 run the numbers a little further. Iron furnaces ;ran 24 hours per day from spring until fall, roughly May 1 to September 1; that’s around 3,000 hours. At around 35 cords of wood per day, this means that about .4,400 cords were required per season for a single furnace. That comes out to about 150 acres of mature forest clear-cut each year (and 25-30 years until the next ‘batch’). Just to cut this amount of wood required a ’ year round effort. By the • mid-1800s, five furnaces were operating in the Massanutten area of the Valley; so these babies alone « were gulping down about 750 kcres of forest per year. Dver the 30-year re-growth jcycle around 23,000 acres got consumed. (Ever seen a clear-cut in the Pacific Northwest? ' Those folks had nothing on us, at least circa 1850). Add to the timber consumption, logging roads, mining pits, and charcoal manufacturing sites and one gets a picture of some pretty serious environmental impact. But that’s progress — a little environmental problem never stopped it before; probably never will (unless the ‘infinite’ resources run out, but that’s another story). Woodcutters received 50 cents per chord for their efforts. Cordwood was sorted in two categories: lap wood (1-4” diameter) and billets (4-7” diameter) Considering the raw numbers for the wood-cutting, it’s probably not too surprising to learn that once things got ‘fired up’ in the spring at the furnaces, the business of charcoaling went on continuously through the season in a frantic effort to Jceep up. -■*: The collier(s) and assistants had to live on-site .tending the coals during this ^period. They were engaged in a continuous process of jconstructing ‘pits’, large conical mounds of wood that Were burned under near airtight conditions to create charcoal. vv> “Fagan” The charcoal ‘pit’ was a perfectly flat, level, and cir- - cular area with a diameter of about 40 feet. In the center a green pole called a “Fagan”, 18 feet long and three or four inches in diameter was erected. A three-cornered chimney was constructed around the Fagan using lap wood. When the chimney was about five feet high, a layer of the larger billets was placed against it. Additional billet layers were added, gradually increasing the diameter of the base of the mound.After the outer layers of wood reached the height of the initial chimney, the latter was raised another five feet. Billets once again were laid on the expanding base, taking care that the exterior of the ascending cone had a gradual slope.At each fivefoot level, lap wood was used to fill in open spaces in billet logs to make the structure as airtight as possible. ^nimney ana billet layers extended skyward until the mound reached a height of 2030 feet.At this point dust and leaves were used to cover the entire mound to further ensure maximum air-tightness. (How did they get the leaves and dust, you ask? A small army of assistants raked them in the forest and Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net carried them in baskets to the pit.. ‘Weren’t none of those noisy gas-blowers available back then.) At this point the structure probably resembled what it was, a neatly stacked 30-cord mound man-made volcano of wood with a natural exterior or to be more chic, a huge leafy igloo, sans entrance. Kindling material was poured down the chimney and some red-hot coals from the nearby cooking fire were dropped through the top to get the little (actually big) beauty fired up and coaling.The firing was usually done in the evening in order to allow the collier’s one good night’s rest.By the next afternoon the pyre was usually well underway and now the real fun began (bet you thought building the beast was fun, didn’t you?). I like mine charred The mystery in the whole operation was the fundamental contradiction required - the wood had to burn without ‘firing up’ so that it would char.Flames were thus the enemy. Any breakout of fire had to be immediately covered with more lap wood, leaves, and dust.Soft spots in the mound were detected with another fun-task, jumping up and down on the slowly burning mass; volunteers anyone?There was also the possibility that a gas explosion would blow the top off the whole ball of coals, then like we said, where you gonna go? This merriment went on around the clock for about two weeks until ‘the pit’ (the mound, the igloo, the volcano) finally charred on down to (hopefully) a pile of coals. But even at this point fire could spoil the party. The collier and assistants would start raking away at the mound to remove ‘finished’ coals. As they did so, the resulting hot spots had a tendency to flame up, requiring quick attention and recovering.The removed coals were raked to separate piles to cool. Imagine the care Photo courtesy of Norfolk and Western Historical Photograph Collection Old Charcoal Furnace Walton, Virginia and the tedium necessary to finish off the 30-cord load of charcoal, to say nothing of the need to be near the fiery mound during the warmest months of the year. After cooling, the coals were placed in the same baskets used to haul leaves to cover the pit and placed on wagons for transportation to storehouses near the iron fumace.A wagon could haul about 200 bushels of char. coal, but remember those furnaces were hungry! 800 bushels needed every day. So obviously, once the mound building, charring, and hauling started in the spring, the beat went on day and night ‘til closing time in the fall. Ten to twelve colliers plus numerous assistants were required to produce the coals for just one of the furnaces. And after the labor, heat, dirt, etc. of this charming warm weather pursuit, most of these workers continued cutting wood through the winter months both to smooth out the cash flow and to make sure there were enough billets to burn come next spring. By the mid-1800s coal (the hard-rock kind) fired blast furnaces appeared that could operate much more efficiently than the charcoal cookers of the Valley. Nonetheless, the Valley furnaces operated during the Civil War and up until around 1900 in some cases. The collier’s pits then became a thing of the past, but if one knows where to look the vestiges of this mysterious art may be found throughout the Massanuttens. .dui you neea some charcoal in a hurry, best run down to the grocery for a bushel, ‘er make that a bag of briquettes. And be thankful you don’t have to rake the mound for two weeks to get it!But mystery volcanoes blowing? You’re on your own! a, mum E PROPERT Big Woods, Amissville, VA 103 acres of roiling woodlands, streams, springs, and old stone walls. In quiet area surrounded by larger farms in easement. Located between the villages of Amissville and Flint Hill, this property is in the heart of Old Dominion Hounds hunt territory and is the ideal setting for your new country home. $1,545,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Howie Swaim 540-522-3921 Sunnyside Farm, Washington, VA One of the nations premier organic farms. A National Historic Registry form of422 acres adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park with stunning views. 9 dwellings including beautifully renovated main manor house and 2 guest houses. Stables, bams, greenhouses and many other outbuildings. Extensive orchards, and irrigated plantings of brambles and field crops. 5 ponds, streams, woodlands and woodland trails. Showing to qualified buyers only. $7,500,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Glen Gordon, Huntly, VA 45 acres of spectacular Blue Ridge views. Historic 7,000 sq. ft. manor house, stables, guest house, tenant house, pool. High ceilings, oak paneled hunt room, 5 bedrooms, 7 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. $2,900,000. Ruth Ripley Alan Zuschlag 540-687-6395 540-937-6124 Village Commercial Lot, Woodville, VA 1.7 acres zoned village commercial. Great potential for residential or business use, or both. Mountain Views, two small shops, hayfield, small historic cemetery, and excellent road frontage. $199,999. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Blackwater Cabin, Castleton, VA A private retreat with frontage on both sides of beautiful Blackwater Creek. Over 11 acres of woods, fields, water and mountain views. Substantial log home with large county kitchen with 2 fireplaces; sunroom and loft open to living room. Master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. Smaller outbuilding suitable for office orguest house. $695,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Commercial, Sperryville, VA Rare residential and commercial opportunity in Sperryville. Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage on 16+ acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. Old stone walls, mountain views, stream, and gorgeous frontage on the Thornton River. Commercial buildings on Lee Highway include large rctail/offtce space and a separate commercial kitchen. %95,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major’s Hollow, Spkrryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Indian Run, Rixeyville, VA Grand colonial loaded with extras on 75 mostly wooded acres. Over 9,000 square feet, master bedroom suite with balcony overlooking pond, 4 other BR, 4.5 BA. fireplace in great room and bar, formal dining room, office and media room. Granite counters, cherry floors, Windjammer windows, decks, balcony, porches, garages and more. All this plus 2nd old farmhouse. $2,750,000. Call for price with less land. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 lOCAl AFFIUAT

Fair From Page B1 she raised it herself, just like the others, but it wasn’t heavy enough for the 4-H market. If anyone is interested in purchasing it they can contact her at (540) 987-9350. She won fourth for market hog in the 230 lb. class, 5th in junior showmanship and 6th in light-weight market hog. Connor Forrest, 11, from SperryviUe raised four pigs this year as he went to the fair for his second year. He only entered two pigs into the show winning third for one of his market hogs. Forrest also had an underweight problem with one of his pigs, and sold only one pig at the 4-H market. He plans to sell his remaining stock to his parents. The Falls family from Woodville also had swine in the fair. Robert Falls received a second place ribbon and his step brother Tommy Jenkins received a 1st place ribbon for market hog. Have you any wool? Their older sister, Samantha Falls, decided against raising pigs this year. Instead she turned to sheep. She became the only Rappahannock 4-H student to show sheep this year. Flies buzzed lazily around the bam in the mid-morning heat as Samantha hosed down “Siegfried” and “Olga,” her pair of sheep. Samantha said that she tped raising sheep because she wanted a change from pigs. “As far as I am concerned, sheep are easier than pigs,” she said. “I will probably do it again next year.” After her father, Tim Falls, arrived with sheep shampoo, Samantha scrubbed them down and rinsed them off, preparing them for the sheep show later that afternoon. As her father waited for her to finish, he leaned on the gate speaking with other farmers, pushing back his hat in the heat. He said that having sheep was not a problem and he was able to give them their own pen. “The dog will miss them now that they are gone,” he said, “He was the sheep’s best friend.” Apparently Samantha’s sheep allowed the Hall’s dog into the pen and didn’t mind playing with him. Samantha won third place in senior showmanship, third place for bred and owned class and third place in market class. Other Rappahannock entries Country Living in Rappahannock County F.T. VALLEY Road - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s most scenic roads. 10 +/- acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $359,000 Contact Martin Woodard HAZEL River Farm - Outstanding 85+/- acre horse form in the FT Valley. Spectacular setting with long river frontage. Pivate three bdr. contemporary home with gourmet kitchen. $2550,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley ROVND Hiu. Farm - A picture perfect 57 acre retreat. Remodeled 1770’s famj house with a lodge-like ambience, bam, bunk house, spring house and cabana by die large pond. $1,145,000 Contact Cheri Woodard ROCKEDGE - Beautifully remodeled contemporary home on 11 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR, 3 BTH, screened porch, stone fireplace. More land available. $579^000 Contact Cheri Woodard WALNUT Branch - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar skiing beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $889,900 Contact Peter Wiley WETHERS Road - The ultimate outdoor enthusiast property, at the foot of Old Rag in Madison Co.. 7 acres in two lots with pleasant 2 bdr, 2bth cottage. Partially open and fenced. $350,000 Contact Martin Woodard Four Springs Farm - 40f/- acre farm between Hint Hill and Amissville. Two parcels with majestic views of the Blue Ridge. Included Is a lovely 3 bedroom, contemporary home. $1,150,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Hickerson Mountain Retreat - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplexe on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $395,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Woodland Vale - A private parcel with an excellent location on South Poes Road. It has a special elevated home site overlooking a large woodland pond that is ready for building. $459,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HvME Road * In the Old Dominion Hurt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open with great mountain views and a strong stream. $8804)00 Contact Justin H. Wiley’ The Miller House c. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres. The main house has 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest house has 1 BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall bam and outstanding views. $7954)00 Contact Thome Auchter SlATE Mills Road - lively 18 acre wooded pared with a wide variety of terrain and amazing wildflowers. Fine house site under towering poplar, oak and maple trees. $279,000 Contact Cheri Woodard I HE r ARM AT VfALNUT (jROVE - A spectacular 64+/- acre tract in one of the most desirable areas of Rappahannock County. Includes open pasture, woods, bams, pond. $895,000 Contact Chert Woodard South Poes Road - Beautiful private wooded lot with building site on a high knoll overlooking a large pond. Perfect for horses, hunting, and outdoor recreation. $499,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Chen F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Managing Broker Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 if / * fig* SWW; !*S^f UniiSJ1 ; H I I in the CMR Farm Fair included art work from Devin Day, decorated cakes from Carly Day, and photography from Hazel ZinnDay and her husband Kevin Day. Email the reporter at cspering@timespapers.com Nature From Page B1 breed where they were bom. But some adults in northern populations forego breeding and instead migrate thousands of miles south to breed. And in some species, there are both migratory and non-migratory individuals. The little that is known about dragonfly migrations is fascinating. Throughout much of North America, certain species undertake annual migrations north in the spring and south in the fall. The most obvious of these are the mass flights involving millions of individuals, but smaller groups are also observed. About 20 eastern species are known to migrate regularly and up to 50 species worldwide exhibit some sort of migrating behavior. The migrations of the common green darner (Anax junuios) are best known. Each September, swarms of these dragonflies emerge as adults in northern breeding areas and migrate to Florida to breed. Their offspring are also migratory and fly back north in the spring. So they’re not like migratory birds that take round-trip flights from breeding to non-breeding areas. Migrating green darners take one-way trips only. One generation goes north and the next goes south, and each seems to know which way to go. Even more amazing, not all individuals in the northern populations are migratory. The evidence suggests there are two genetic groups, those that stay put and those that migrate. Stay-at-homers take almost a year to develop, overwinter as nymphs, and then emerge as adults next spring to breed. They always stay home. Migrants develop into adults in less than three months, emerge in late fall and then travel to Florida to breed. Their offspring are also migratory and make the return trip north to breed. All of these behaviors are innate, so individuals don’t decide to do these things. It’s a sort of genetic Calvinism that makes some stay put and others travel. But we doubt there’s much insect angst over this. After all, each behavior has its upside (and we’re sure you’ve already identified with one or the other). And most important, they both seem to work pretty well. Tour From page B1 The ScoviUe’s Seaway House * has exposed Douglas fir timbers and framing reclaimed from logging operations on the St. Lawrence River, hence the name of the home. Their home, the Southern Living House of the Year in 2003, showcases the work of Virginia architects and Rappahannock craftsmen. They have filled it with family pieces from Russ’s family from Utah and Polly’s New Jersey ancestors, as well as souvenirs from their years in the Peace Corps in Africa. Down on Aaron Mountain Road in Castleton, the Brutons have witnessed many changes in the county since Ginny’s parents moved to Amissville from New Jersey in the 1960s. They have, after almost 40 years, built a home to house all the history and artifacts they have accumulated from New Jersey and from Doug’s family home in North Carolina. In this home, memories lurk around every comer, and down every hall. Old toys, dolls, Dutch furniture from the 18th century, bam lanterns and church chandeliers combine in intriguing and pleasing combinations in every room. Over 140 different homes have been featured over the 50 years of the House Tbur, and many wonderful homes have welcomed visitors. The first tour included a Federal home in Flint Hill, once used as a private school called Blue Ridge Academy, Castleton House, built before the Civil War, and The Meadows, in Washington, now owned by John and Beverly Sullivan. This year’s homes will become part of a long tradition of hospitality and history that mark the flavor and character of Rappahannock County. i Save the dates now to attend this year’s Dried Flower Sale and Home Tbur.

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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to usert an advertisement and reserves the right to 'eject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology. or setup Times community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services Delaplane: 2BR apt., a/c, W/D, avail 9/1. $800/mo. + utils. Contact 703-684-8614/ 703-683-5600. Downtown Berryvllle, 1BR apt avail at the Crow s Nest, an 1851 Antebellum Mansion on the Historic Register. Has hrwdwd firs, 12' ceilgs, Ira wndws, period moulding thruout & a lovely white marble mantle in the LR. No pets, no smkg. Deposit & ref's req'd. $800. 540-955-1256 GRIFFINSBURG, (2) 1BR units, 1 partly turn $650/mo, 1 fully furn $625/mo, 2 mo sec dep req'd, Cats Only! 540-547-3281 Near Middleburg: 1BR garage apt w/deck, w/d & AC. $825/mo incl utils except for gas/ phone. Avi 8/15. Refs req'd. No pets. Call 540-687-6683. 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(703)391-8792 Ashburn (Belmont Greene)- 2 M, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, W/D, FP, like new, 1st floor master BR. $1850. 301-537-6256. ASHBURN - West Marion: 1BR, 1BA Condo. Gym, pool. Quiet area. $1 000/month. 703-609-7032. CharlesTown, WV 3BR, 2.5BA, 3 Ivl bump-out, 1 eg, 1 yr old. $1175. Amy 703-973-3006, ERA Liberty Realty Leesburg/Potomac Stn: Over 2000sf, 3/4BR, 3.5BA, fin bsmt. lots of storage, fned yd. AvI 8/1. $1750. 905-257-3397 Leasb*i rg/Stratford. 8/1, 4BR 3.5BA, 3lvl TH w/garage. Walkout, w/d, porch. $1875 301-537-6256. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 6FAIRFAX $1650 2BR, Condo All utilities included. ☆BRISTOW $2375 5BR, 3.5BA SFH, over 4400 sq ft of fin living space ☆BRISTOW $1650 3/4BR, 2.5 BA TH spacious deck & fully fenced yard ☆ALEXANDRIA $2200 3BR 2 5.5BA TH Miller Properties 703-915-9498 mlllerpropertiesonline.com For All Your Property Management Needs 7 " - \;; Sale* — Houses * .: . ■ , - * Lake Anna Water Access FSBO. New Custom Home 1791 Sq. Ft 3BR, 2.5BA, 1+acre, deck, creek. Beautiful $429,000 value Best reasonable offer above $299,000. Inspection Sat/Sun, Aug 12/13, 10-5pm House to be sold Sunday night to HIGHEST BIDDER (540)894-5020 f 'N tvv'f Rentals - j 1 Townhouse* j V J STERLING Beaut. 3 Ivl end unit TH in Mirror Ridge w/4BR, 3.5 BA, 2 fpl, 2200+ sq ft, lg deck backs to woods & 2 prkg sp. $1975. Judy Willis 703-926-3839 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. Commercial Rental Bluemont Historic Bluemont Mill on Snickersvitle Tpke offers Retail/ Studio/Spa/Salon/ Off iceSpaces Available from 423-750 sqft, $750 Call Francesca, Blue Creek Realty LLC (703)887-3056 Bethany Beach - Bear Trap Community. Open and bright 3BR. 2BA condo. Immaculately maintained. Screened in porch overlooks peaceful view of pond. 1500 sq ft. All Bear Trap ammenities include 3 pools, tennis, gym, beach shuttle. $379,900. Call 301-774-4025. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 e 111 Condos' J *111 .. Annandale $238k Rare! 1BR + Ig office/2nd BR, 40n yard w/patio back to woods. New grantite counter tops, refrig, DW, lighting & more. Private Exclusive, Park Plaza Properties 703-980-6567 Annandale 3 Acres Estate Great location on Fairfax side. 4 mins to Beltway. Cahrming 1935 log home w/2 stall barn, studio. 5BR, 3 BA, 2 fpls, boarders park & bridle trail. Park Plaza Properties 703-980-6567 Fair Lakes $299,000 Fantastic 2 bed 2 bath condo including fireplace, balcony,open floor plan and so much more! Great location-close to shopping and major roads. Call Monica - Century 21 Trademark (240) 426-8723 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 OPEN HOUSE SUN 8/6 1-4 219 Royal Street SE Delightful home in Leesburg historic district! Bright, spacious rooms, hardwood floors & a fabulous location make this a must-see1 2BR/2BA $325,000 Christina P. Black Long & Foster Realty (703)915-9009 VIENN/DUNN LORING METRO $650,000 Well-maintained home with “His & Hers’ bathrooms in master bedroom suite addition. Updated eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors on main level, security system, fenced in yard and garage. Convenient to Metro, future Merrifield Town Center, Tysons Comer & 166. Cathy Drosos, Broker 703-932-2343 Just Listed.. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home on 4 acres featuring living with fireplace and dining room, spacious eatin kitchen, partially finished basement with family room with gas fireplace, bonus room & storage, large seperate laundry room, patio and deck w/gazebo & hot tub. 2 car garage. Fenced paddock with run- in shed. Just minutes from Route 7. Virtual Tour @ HomesDatabase xura CL6117731 $449,900 Directions: From Berryville, lake Route 7 to right onto Russell road (Rl 660) to right onto Cather Road, House on right. 364 Cather Road

Thomas J. Payette trading as Casper Courier 14706 Lee Highway Amissville, VA Rappahannock County, VA 20106-4226 Is apply to the Virginia Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Wine Wholesalers License License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of Angela Kiger-Giles and Barry Atchison, Co-Executors of the Estate of Mary Magdalene Dwyer, Deceased (Fiduciary #CWF040000047) I hereby notify all interested persons that I have fixed August 15, 2006, at 10 a.m., as the time and my office at 31 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia, as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands against said decedent or said decedent's estate pursuant to Virginia Code Section 64.1-171. Robert deT. Lawrence, IV Assistant Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Citizens may comment on the proposed reissuance of a permit that allows the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Loudoun County, Virginia PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: July 26,2006 to 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2006 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Wastewater Owners or operators of municipal facilities that discharge or propose to discharge wastewater into the streams, rivers or bays of Virginia from a point source must apply for this permit. In general, point sources are fixed sources of pollution such as pipes, ditches or channels. The applicant must submit the application to the Department of Environmental Quality, under the authority of the State Water Control Board. PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To invite the public to comment on the draft permit. NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER OF APPLICANT: Town of Sperryville P.O. Box 253, Sperryville, VA 22740 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Sperryville STP (VPDES Permit Number VA0062880) 3751 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, VA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Town of Speriyville has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the Sperryville STP in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage at a rate of 0.055 MGD into the Thornton River in Rappahannock County that is in the Rappahannock River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The sludge will be disposed of through hauling the sludge to the Remington WWTP. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: Flow, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Suspended Solids, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Ammonia as Nitrogen, Total Recoverable Copper, and Total Residual Chlorine. The permit will contain monitoring for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus. HOW A DECISION IS MADE: After public comments have been considered and addressed by the permit or other means, DEQ will make the final decision unless there is a public hearing. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response iS significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the proposed permit. If there is a public hearing, the State Water Control Board will make the final decision. HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. The public also may request a public hearing. WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE: 1. The names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the person commenting and of all people represented by the citizen, 2. If a public hearing is requested, the reason for holding a hearing, including associated concerns. 3. A brief, informal statement regarding the extent of the interest of the person commenting, including how the operation of the facility or activity affects the citizep. TO REVIEW THE DRAFT PERMIT AND APPLICATION: The public may review the documents at the DEQ-Northern Virginia Regional Office every work day by appointment. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Name: Alison Thompson Address: DEQ-Northern Virginia Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193 Phone: (703) 583-3834 E-mail: althompson@deq.virginia.gov Fax: (703) 583-3841 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 23. 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU 06-07-01 Michael R. Evans, owner of the property located at 304 Chester Gap Road, Chester Gap (Tax Map 1C-1-7, Parcels 9 and 10, zoned VR-Village Residential, Wakefield District) desires a Special Use permit to operate a bed and breakfast from nis home, use allowed pursuant to Code Section 17036E of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards in Section 17U-66K of the Code. SU 06-07-02 Kimberly A. and Bruce E. Nelson, owners of 5.00 acres located at 7 Russell Lane. Amissville (Tax Map 32-2, Parcel 4B, zoned RR-Rural Residential, Jackson District) desire a Special Use permit to construct an attached family apartment to their dwelling. The family apartment will be 1,042 square feet in size and house Mr. Nelson's mother. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 17036A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Code Section 17062G. SU 06-07-03 Anita F. Ramos, dba Beech Tree Farm, owner of 33.55 acres located at 1350 Richmond Road, Amissville (Tax zoned A-Agricultural, desires a Special Use | existing garage apartment as a seasonal tourist home. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards in Section 170-66k of the Code. Map 31, Parcel 28. Jackson District) lermit to operate an No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone. concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initialed by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and are available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4: 30PM. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, August i 6. 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may w ish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desrring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519. Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof BV: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator Charming 4BR, 2.5BA home on 1/4 ac in Ashburn on quiet cul-desac. Int/ext comhdwds in FR & MBR. NEW granite countertops in kit, elec range, highgrade carpet on u/l. Call Nell 571-643-3025, Long & Foster. Clarke County: New cedar house, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmt, 112 ac. Beautiful views. $330k. (703)819-1211. CLASSIFIED SFH - LEESBURG 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath - $405,999. Please call 703-470-0466 for appointment. Winchester: 3BR home, fenced yard, hardwood firs, central air, deck, off street prkg, major appliances included $232,900. Call for appt. 540-247 0114. Real Estate for Sale 6 months FREE mortgage Affordable Townhomes Between Culpeper/Fredericksburg Call today for details 540-907-2727 Montague, Miller & Co. REALTORS r Real Estate for Sale Commercial & Development Potential Lots Haymarket - 24 Acres - $1,5M Culpeper - 180+ Acres, near sports fields & new high school Opal - 53+ Acres, Some zoned C-2-$3.2M Warrenton - 4 Acres, ideal location $5.5M Olafsen Realty 169 Broadview Ave., Warrenton (540) 347-1505 www.olafsen.com Reel Estate for Safe OPEN HOUSE Sun., August 6th 1-4 Oust VXeduced ftotn $539,900 to $459,900 WMA1 a vitw: oorgeous 4 HK, 2.5 BA Colonial Home on 1.2 acre cul-de-sac lot. Wooded view from rear deck. 4008 Stratford Drive, Jeffersonton, VA. Residential Buidling Lots Goldvein-9+ Acres building lot $229K Hume-5+ Acres, mountain views $350K Jetfersonton-5 Acres $249K, Jeffersonton-10 Acres $359K, Jeffersonton-20 Acs, Estate Parcels $500K Rixeyville-30 Acres, riverfront, $595K Rixeyville-70 Acres, riverfront, $1.4M Rixeyville-44 Acres, riverfront, $881,600 Sumerduck-24+ Acres $399,900 Olafsen Realty 169 Broadview Ave. (540)347-1505 www.olafsen.com Call Jesse or Linda for viewing at 703-300-8469 Real Estate far Sale c Real Estate for Sale MADISON COUNTY, VA Horse Property - 10 acres fenced/cross fenced, 4 paddocks, barn, storage shed. 2BR brick ranch, with full walkout basement, pool. $369,000 Call Bill Gentry Brick rambler sited on 3 acres, 3BR, 2Vz BA, full walkout basement, carport, stream, great potential for horses. $278,500 Call Gene Smith GREENE COUNTY, VA Farm Colony - New construction scheduled for completion in August, 2006, 3BR, 3BA, 2 car garage full walkout basement, enjoy community gardening and farming in a peaceful, rural setting. $369,000 Call Gene Smith or Bill Gentry ORANGE COUNTY, VA Renovated Cape Cod, 2BR, 1 BA, large deck, 2 bay detached garage, outbuildings and fenced yard, 1 acre, convenient to Orange Airport. $230,000 Call Bill Gentry Jefferson Land A Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jefferson-land.com (800) 852-4797 10 Acres of Land with Water, Septic, and Utilities in Fauquier County. Home site cleared and 4 car garage on property. Potential for subdivision. $450,000 Call: Becky Miller Keller Williams Realty (703)395-9824 Owner/Agent. A m i s s v i 11 e / Fauquier County: 5.8 open acres near Rappahannock River w/ distant mountain views. More land available for long term lease. Best buy in the County! Perc approved. $279,000. Call Sherry at Re/Max Regency 540-675-4901 Clarke County 2.8+/- acres just on Route 50 across from the Arboretum at Blandy Farm. 3Bedroom Perk, Mix of j wooded & open I areas. Off Private I Lane. $199,900. CL6093623 ERA OakCrest Realty. (540) 722-0444, (888) 722-0445. ■133 Sate*Lorts & Acreagaj Fauquier County 18 acres, apf(roved 4 brm perc, ightly wooded, easily cleared. $299,900. Charlie Ebbets Long & Foster 540-341-3547 Incredahle! 3-5.5 acs still as low as $90K Call for details! Beth Barnett Stonewall Realty 540-533-4793 540-635-7717 Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w/stale road frontage and creek on property. May be divided to 2 lots, $499,900. Emily Henry, Long & Foster, 540-341-3528 or 800-523-8846. Rappahannock Casfleton-50 + Wooded acres, beaut hardwoods, springs/ stream on property, private & protected $652,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster /.Announcements v _ SHENANDOAH CO. Route 11 Yard Crawl - Sat 8/12 - ?a-3p Come oul for business sidewalk sales, yard sales, antiques, food, wine, and much more along Route 11 in our historic towns of New Market. Mt. Jackson, Edinburg, Woodstock, Toms Brook & Strasburg. For Info. 888-367-3965 Real Mate for Sale " I jv ,- ■ BEAUTIFUL 1+ ACRE LOT IN FAIRFAX How soon can you move? Owner looking tor a fast sale! JLST LISTED 4 BR/2.5 BA/2-car garage. Terrific school distnct. Easy access To Beltway & Vienna Metro. Beautifully maintained home. Largest lot In Somerset neighborhood. Call M. McCarty, ReMax Olympic at (703) 530-2911 for a Private showing. faf www.maryemccarty.com ” email: marvm@remax.net CH C Real Estate for Sale 4 BR house on 1.5 acres 24x48 Shop w/ electric $249,900 Call today for details 540-907-2727 Montague, Miller & Co. REALTORS c Announcements LAID-OFF RECENTLY? I As the wotid’s busies) trucking company. Sctrader Nationals ixsness s growing ano we'i* hmg. • Experience rewarded but not required • Company-pro*)ed COL ttanmg tor quatfed candidates • $34^00-$57j00 (dependng on eaperienoe) • Immediate benefits tor expenenced dnvere • Sigmon bonus may apply Apply Online 0 AjJuuUnAMaIuI aam icnnonenoDi.com Ore* '■800'ts-Pfltt it-80(H4’-'43$ Kt'j'av 133 Sale* — Lots & Acreage Rappahannock Washington - Rare find 131.5 acres in 5 parcels sold together. Mountaintop homesite with Views in all directions $1,650,000 Washington - 23 acre old homestead site. Stream through property, approx 5-10 acres open for livestock, with good road frontage $369,900 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster The Plains 9+ acres in sought after Northern Fauquier close to 1-66. Private wooded setting w/ expired conv. 4BR drainfield permit $295,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster 135 Sales — Real Estate 100% Easy Financing Fixer Uppers, 1st time buyers & New homes. $1 000/down. (703)881-0898 wwwWalkerMLS.com 203 acre farm in Mecklenburg County. VA w/ apprx 1/2 mile road frontage Farm is near Lake Gaston and Kerr Lakes, Interstate 85 between Richmond. VA and Raleigh, NC $ 7 5 0,0 0 0 (434)447-4510 8.5 acs, w/ chalet, horse barn, pasture, mtn views, on Rapidan River in Orange. VA. $350K. 10 min from Culpeper. 30 min to Warrenton, 20 min to Lake Anna. (252)441-8546 or 252-619-7088, call for web link & info. Amazing! 25 homes stil under $200,000. Cal! for details. Beth Barnett Stonewall Realty 540-533-4793 540-635-7717 BEAUTIFUL: 25 picturesque acres of rolling hills, about 20 in fenced pasture, the remaining in hardwoods, stocked ponij. 4-stall barn, shed, electric, driveway. 5 miles South of Sperryville, Great Homesite. $499K 540-897-9329. Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visif.www. VirginiaHomeValu. com -z" Thursday, Au 135 Sales Real Estate Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line visit:www. VirginiaHomeValu. com FSBO, Fauquier Co, House/ land 12.5 acs. subdividable, $629K w/ $30K remodeling allowance. (804)4724768 LAND. LAND. LAND .68-50 acs, staling @20K. V-Tours www. RitaDixon.com. Rita Dixon, Stonewall Realty, 540.622.7613 Secluded 3bd/2bath well kept home on 12 acres near Scrabble New kitchen, unbelievable 2-story living with views out to patio and 4-acre stocked pond, decks, stone fireplace, great landscaping, shed and 2-car garage. $749K 540-987-9329 (f 77 — I wanted v J I BUY HOUSES-cash! Stop foreclosures/ double payments. No commissions/fees. (888)886-9091 Lv msg -—194 Retirement V_ RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Ncwbcrn. NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 99H Furniture/ Appliances 100% Solid Wood Cherry Sleigh Bed Set. New in boxes. List $3000, Sell $1,295. Can deliver. 703-378-8866 17” Thick Extra Plush Queen Pillowtop matt/' box set. New in plastic w'warr. Val $1,200 - Sell $450! Can dlvr 703-378-8866 6 pc Cherry Bedroom Set. New in boxes. Value $1,100. sell $550. Can del. 703-263-7888 COLLEGE STUDENTS 30%-80% BlowoutSale. Mattress, Bedroom & Sofa sets. Limited Supply! 703-898-8768 Full Size matt/box set. Brand new in plastic $120 703-263-7888 King Pillowtop Matt/ Box set. $225. New in plastic w/warr. Can deliver. 703-378-8866.. Pets 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 f Antiques & Collectibles J 1920 s Carriage. All tree s for horses included. Garaged for 50 years. $2,600.00. Beautiful yard ornament. Cal]: 304-728-0391 gust 3, 2006 B11 Leather Sofa & Love Seat Brand new in crate - Lifetime war ranty. List $1,800. sell $799 703 378 8866 Microfiber Sofa & Loveseat Stain res.s tant lifetime warranty new in crate Lis' $1,500 sell $495 703-263 7888 Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set new in plastic with warranty $125 Can deliver 703-263-7888 f 232 V_ Antique Shop's Annual Yard Sale, 8/5 & 6 8am 211 Broadview Ave. Warrenton Great sales inside. Tents full outside Shabby/ chit Primitive. Country & more. You won i. believe the amount of stuff (540)341-7031 SPECIALS Maple hutch SI7s Beds from S30 Show cases SI.SO ea WWW. foxdenantiques.com (540)347-1162 (--\ 240 Hones V MIDDLEBURG barn. Full care, 2 arenas, In door & Ooutdoor Miles of Ride out Hact to fixtures. Roomy stalls. $650/mo. Call 540-454-2938 Brand New AboveGround Pool. Still in boxes. 18ft round. 4n deep. $800 (540)347-5977 CHRISTMAS TREE High-end. 9.5 feet 1200 lights, used only 1 yr. $450. Other preti! trees avail, includes L white flocked trees (540) 341-2845 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3,4 it, thick. Perfect $2 host 2,145sf. Will seperate (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never usen 31 jets, seats 6. waist fall, life warr. m~ o $6900. Must Srh $3500. 571-237 501r. POOL TABLE- 8 ft so : wood still in box 1 », slate, access MSHt-’ $6495 Must sen $1495. 571-237 501'. TREK LIQUID 20 MTf, BIKE. Great sltap. $1,000'obo (703l?So 0162. 273 Pets V__ AKC Black Lab pupnt, for sale. Available Q 4 $1000. (540)364 16. n Tunder123@aol ; ore BRITTANY pups, Ah C show & field pedigree 1 shots & wormed $600. (540)364-2996 290 Found V_ Gold Rim Glass <■ = Found at N 522 Chestergap Rd C , 540-675 3545 — 294 Giveaways V__ FREE FILL DIRT if v . can take ’00 Ic-,.' more 703-771 -3975 FREE FIRE WOOL U C U 1 & l! 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Facilities Janitor tim«dw^th°/»enof*elarr?e 0fflce buildin9 Manassas. Position is full Knc2 aSd upkeepreV'0US experience reduired in facilities mainonfne»/i,Sit/f H .FuIr.Plumbin9’ Heating and Air @ yu40 Mike Garcia Drive to complete application or PtaUfl SiK/03;576;?199: emai,: mefletcher@fhfurr.com. and current salary requirements. PoMontosSt fmmedlteS* ^ *" consideration' Ui= _. WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Skil,e^ L?ng Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 11pm - 7am shift and PRN ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT All shifts. PRN and WEEKEND PROGRAM ❖ CNA CLASS - EARN WHILE YOU LEARN We offer scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 scotts@faucjuierhospital.org .. , Middle School Math Teacher Must be eligible for Virginia Licensure to teach Math in grades 6-8. Prefer endorsement to teach Algebra I. Assistant Mechanic Prefer mechanic who has worked successfully on large diesel trucks. Must have safe driving record and be willing to get the CDL. Both positions include benefits. Salary is based on experience. To apply, contact Director Of HR and Instruction David Covington at (540) 987-8773, or at 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747, or via email at davidcovlngton@ rappahannock.k12.va.us. Applicants may download applications under employment opportunities at http://www. rappahannock.kl 2 and FAX them to (540) 987-8896.Application Deadline: August 8, 2006 or until filled. The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate in its hiring practices or educational programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital or family status. Sales Representatives Fireplaces • Mantles • Gas Logs Marble & Slate Surrounds • Ventilated Shelving Shower Doors • Mirrors • Door Locks • Bath Hardware Blown Sidewalls • Garage Doors • Gutters (.027 gal.) Earnings potential 1st year $60,000+ Benefits include 401K, vacation, health, dental, disability & life Fax resume to: 540-829-9649 COMMUTER MOTOR COACH OPERATORS $14.50 TO START! We are looking for energetic people to operate commuter motor coaches on fixed schedule routes in Loudoun County & DC areas. Several positions available. Ideal candidates must have at feast three years safe driving experience, they must be customer oriented and able to interact with a variety of passengers, and have a current CDL license with air brakes and passenger endorsements. They also must have clean driving record, be able to pass a DOT physical and preemployment drug screen, and be able to work a split shift. We offer: •An excellent benefits package after 90 days which includes: medical, dental, and vision (70% company paid program with a choice of two medical carriers). •401 (k) •Convenient mid-day available split shift. •Tuition reimbursement. •Monday through Friday with weekends off. •At least 40 hour work week. •Paid overtime over 40 hours. •Ability to work independently and make a difference. •Most government holidays off. Lots of growth potential and great people to work with and driver for, excellent / safe equipment to operate, AND the ability to work for one of the largest transportation companies in the world. School bus drivers are encouraged to apply. To apply, please call: 540-338-5026, email your resume to: Stephanie.Bell@veoliatransportation.com or visit our office located at: 109 N. Bailey Lane; Purcellville, VA 20132, be sure to ask for Veolia Transit in the DMV office. EOE, M/F/H/V ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANTS AND CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVES NEEDED! Times Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia is looking to fill OVER TEN POSITIONS! POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN ESTABLISHED TERRITORIES RETENTION BONUSES OFFERED As an Account Executive you will be: • The front line business representative of the newspaper with the business community. • Directly responsible for the sales growth. • Have full service of assigned territory accounts • Develop a full understanding of the company, its office and field system operations. • Develop knowledge of ad production procedures. The ideal candidate will: • Be highly organized • Detail oriented • Dependable • Have strong customer service skills • Understand a client's need and manage expectations Opportunities available for entry level and experienced sales professionals. Competitive benefits package. If interested, please email your resume and salary history to HumanResource@timespapers.com or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources. EOE NORTHERN VIRGINIA vL/rvooiruiu r—. ■ CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER General Contractor in Warrenton, has opening for paving & concrete project manager. Salary neg. w/ experience. Please Fax Resume to: John Simspon, Inc. 540-347-5076 or call for Interview: 540-347-2030. Lead Carpenter Share Our Vision Dynamic, fast-growing residential remodeling company, highly recognized in its field seeks Lead Carpenter to work and manage all aspects of the home remodeling. Work with subcontractors and project managers to ensure project meets quality standards and required timeline. Applicants must have 5 years experience in on-site management and the ability to read blue prints, a proven track record and references. Jobs are located in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Nash Construction offers top pay, benefits, and training. Call for an interview or more information 540.364.6224 Fax: 540.364-2658 Technicians E-TEL Systems is looking for PBX/VOIP Systems technicians and Cable technicians for Dulles, VA office. System Tech position requires knowledge of Avaya Product line. Must be qualified in installation/testing of IP Office systems. Knowledge of Partner, Magix, Communications Manager or Intuity Voicemail systems a plus. Data networking knowledge a definite plus. Cable Tech position requires strong skills in structured cabling/telephony wiring. Need experience in Cat3, Cat5E, Cat6 and fiber installations in commercial and jobsite environments. Good driving record is a must. Great Benefits package and working environment!! www.e-telsystems.com Email resumes to jobs@e-telsystems.com or fax to 703-810-8380, Attn: HR Dept. Expanding Energy Company Seeks the Following Positions! Office Administrator Individuals must be a non-smoker, good with people, computer skills a must. Excellent Wages, Bonuses, and Benefits. Service Technicians: 2 immediate openings for experienced service technicians- non-smoker- CDL Class B with Haz Mat Endorsement Required. Excellent Wages, Bonuses, and Benefits Petroleum Fuel Truck Driver Immediate Opening for non-smoker, must have Class B CDL. with Haz Mat Endorsment and good driving record. Excellent Wages, Bonuses, and Benefits. For further information or Fax Resumes to 866-319-2254 WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor In the food service industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas. VA Distribution Center. • Territory Manager/Outside Sales • Production Support/Stockyard Meat Packing We offer an excellent compensation package Including medical, dental, disability, 40Kk) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of Interest to recrult05@usfood.com or apply in person Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm. Attn: Human Resources Manager 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 ITM EOE/AA/M/F/D/V ANIMAL CARE FIELD TECHNICIAN This position is responsible for performing a variety of functions that directly support the activities of each of the major programs within the Loudoun County Animal Care and Control Department. The selected applicant will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, from routine cleaning of cages and kennels, to ensuring that animals are vetted and medicated. The selected applicant will also assist with behavioral assessments, perform adoption and surrender counseling, and perform euthanasia as necessary. The selected applicant is expected to work both independently and as a team leader, and will be expected to promote a positive work environment. The selected aDDlicant will also be expected to have superior customer service skills and may be required to assist the Animal Control Division with response to routine calls and other situations outside the shelter. Requires high school diploma and four years of related experience. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate skills and experience handling and providing care for animals, and evaluating an animal's health condition and behavior. Must have the ability to lift and control large and potentially dan?erous animals weighing over 50 pounds. his position requires the incumbent to drive a County vehicle in the performance of their duties; a valid driver s license is required. Selected candidate will be required to obtain euthanasia certification within 6 months. Selected candidate will undergo a background investigation and physical examination including drug screening. (Hiring Range: $32,666 - $44,099/yr) Closes: 08/21/2006 07-028 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun. gov Licensed Veterinary Technician & Receptionist Needed in Warrenton.Full-time, experienced, licensed veterinary technician and receptionist needed for small animal hospital under new management. Competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, and more. Fax resume to: 203-255-4622 or e-mail: HeatherWeatherly @healthypet.net Tten Up the Heat on Tour Career! s, the nation's largest propane cKstrlxjlm WE ARE GROWING! We have immediate openings (or hard-vwrking. customer focused individuals at our Warrenton, Northern VA location as DELIVERY DRIVERS- to deliver propane to our customer' WeOffer• Competitive Wages • Paid (raining • Paid Uniforms Excellent Health/Life/Insurance and More 2 Weeks Paid Vacation 401 (K) Plan w/Co Match Guaranteed 40hr Week + Overtime Opportunity Requirements include: A valid COL with HAZMAT endorsements, a great driving record & the ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test anc background check Applications are being accepted now ■t: Amerigti, 835S Meetze Rd„ Wirrenton, VA 20187 Phone: 54&347 2055 • Fax 540-247-2904 Community Center Assistant Parks, Rec, and Comm Svc ($29,950 - $50,316/yr) Regular, Full-Time, Full-Benefits Loc: Leesburg Hrs/wk: 37.5 Position available with the Department of PRCS at the Douglass Community Center. Duties include assisting Manager in the daily operations of the Community Center. Works independently to develop and coordinate a variety of programs including classes, activities, trips and special events for all audiences (pre-school age to seniors). Successful candidate must possess strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Weekly schedule varies and includes weekday, evening, and weekend hours. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four years related work experience. Virginia State Licensing requires six months experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. Prefer recreational programming experience. Must have certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child, and I B test prior to beginning work. Successful candidate will undergo a criminal background. CPS, and DMV check. Valid driver's license required. (Hiring Range: $29,950 - $40,433/yr) Closes: 08/11/2006 07-027 additional information and required application contact web site: www. louduun.gov HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING: INSTALLERS, DUCT MEN & SERVICE TECHNICIANS Tired of working in a company environment where you're not acknowledged for what you do? Perhaps you're not being compensated for going that extra mile or have no opportunity to get ahead? Are you a one or two man shop, tired or working long hours, chasing money, and have no time with your family? Let's talk! We offer excellent wages, commission opportunities, health insurance and disability insurance, laundered uniforms, company vehicle, paid vacation, paid sick days, educational training, bonuses and paid holidays! We are a fast growing, progressive, customer service oriented company with many opportunities for a person who is caring and motivated and seeks a challenge. Call: Appleton Campbell, Inc. 540-347-0765 and ask for Mark Times Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia is looking for Fulltime and Part-time Administrative Assistants to join its team in Leesburg and Reston Virginia. Duties: • Monitor operations of the entire department. • Serve as a liaison between all departments. • Coordinate department reports. • Answer phones. Qualifications: • Strong organizational skills and administrative talents. • Able to multi-task. • Pleasant telephone manner. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Must have computer experience. • You must be highly motivated, and be able to work independently. • Must be prompt and dependable. 'limes Community Newspapers Offers: • Health and Dental Insurance • 401K - Retirement Savings Plan • Short and Long Term Disability • Group Term Life Insurance • Social Security/Medicare • Personal Leave Bank • Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!) • Wide ranging job training programs • Career Growth Development Programs • Complimentary Classified Advertising • Credit Union Membership Equal Employment Opportu nity. If interested, please email your resume to HumanResource@timespapers.com or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources. I NORTHERN VIRGINIA Times Community Newspapers, For all of your Employment needs. Construction PIPE FOREMAN & CREW Health, dental. 401k available Ricky L. Brown & Son, Inc. (540)347-6628 Director of Development Dynamic not for-profit serving terminally ill Patients & their families in Culpeper, auquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock counties has an immediate opening for an exp d development professional to formulate & execute a comprehensive development pian Responsible for managing all aspects of the development function, including strategic analysis, planning, marketing, major gifts (individual & corporate), planned giving, special events, annual & capital campaigns, and direct mail.The successful candidate will have 3+ yrs of exp, a proven track record of achieving fund raising goals, good computer skills (knowledge of Mission Assist a plus), a strong strategic vision of development process, excellent motivational & team building skills, outstanding writing skills, be able to communicate effectively & persuasively Must be engaging, organized, creative & energetic. Dedication to excellence is essential Competitive salary & excellent benefits. E-mail resume to Kathy Clements at: info@hotr.org Senior position within the Lana Use Review Division. Manages complex legislative land development applications. Position requires a thorough knowledge and experience in land use planning, community design or development review at the local government level. Must have project management experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments;'to develop positive relationships with Planning Commissioners. Board members and the public; and to develop compelling oral and written presentations. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is highly desirable. Attendance at day/night meetings is expected. Requires Master's degree in planning or related field and at least two years experience in planning or closely related field including some team management responsibilities. AICP preferred. GIS/ArcView preferred. (Hiring Range: $54,638 - $72,852/yr) Closes: 08/23/2006 07-025 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.aov SALES COORDINATOR Arcoin Publishing, one of Northern Virginia's largest media groups, is looking for a Part-time Advertising Sales Coordinator to join its team in Warrenton, Virginia. This self-starter must have strong communication skills, a keen sense of customer service, be goal oriented, and a team player. Computer experience preferred. 'Hie ideal candidate will coordinate division sales department and. assist in the weekly production cycle. Times Community Newspapers Offers: • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Social Security/Medicare • Wide ranging job training programs • Career Growth Development Programs • Complimentary Classified Advertising • Credit Union Membership Equal Employment Opportunity. If interested, please email your resume to HumanResource@timespapers.com or fax to (Toll) 435.9754, Attn: Jaicin I .owe, Human Resources Northern Virginia Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 r \ Tim© 5rtD Employment v y Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions lb Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties). Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 AUTO Safety & Emmis insp. Good working knowledge of cars a plus. You choose! Work 3,4,5 or 6 days/ wk: Good Pay. Chantilly, VA. (703)615-7140 CDL DRIVERS CDL class B drivers need to work in DC area. Will train to do Ground men & Lineman work - for Utility Construction Company. Good pay with plenty of overtime. To apply call Woodlawn Construction 800-296-3214 EOE Construction $$ BONUS $$ $ PACKAGE $ EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 40 hours + GUARANTEED TRUCK CRANE APPRENTICE CDL requiiea. Northern, VA 1-800-255-2741 703-550-7099 make it your business.: OPE|N HOUSE! j Monday, August 14 Sbm-Spm ’ MANAGERS (2+ yis exp) & BAKERS Openings throughout Northern VA! | Stop lv any >t ihvsjPanera Bread bnkeiy cafes on the 14th Fairfax . 12120 Fa.rfax Townc Ctr. Manassas: 9508 Liberia Ave , Alexandria: 667C Richmond Hwy Comp salary &“exc growth opp! FT also receives benefits. 40l(k) & mote. G*m‘t attend' Email: Colleen Hux^> panerabread.com Fax: 314-766-4530. . L'01. IWm We are growing and looking for qualified applicants in the following positions: Certified Professional Coder Medical office in need of CPC. Excellent verbal, written and computer skills required. Coding needs for ICD-9 and CPT coding of inpatient and outpatient professional charges. Support services for documentation review, encounter review, rejection and denials FT M-F, OR NURSE P.T. position available for registered nurse, certification required. One to two days per week must be flexible to work additional days depending upon caseload, no weekends. Patient Acct. RepPatient Acct. Rep will place follow up calls to insurance carriers to identity status of claims. Should also have experience with coding and/or charge posting. Must have at least 2 years experience with medical insurance billing, coding, charge posting and knowledge of various insurance carriers. Experience in the Orthopaedic field is helpful. FT and PT avail hours 8:30-5:00 pm. X-RAY TECH AIDE FT, Hours are 8:30-5:00 pm. M-F. Position involves developing x r^y film, filing & clerical duties in the x-ray department Prior experience in a medical setting preferred Forward resume to: Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, PC. 52 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-347-0342 Attn: L. Spence lspence@broava.com www.broava.com I nil-linu: Stal ling at >27,7 <11 per uar Plus lU-mTits Pun l ime: Starling at S13.29 per hour Plus Kviielits '//’« !>>Ji \ ! 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Dental Hygienist Busy, friendly, dental practice looking for part-time hygienist. If interested, please contact our office at: 540-347-2777 Sheet metal co in Manassas looking for experienced commercial SHEET METAL MECHANICS and/or HELPERS with field & shop experience, and good driving record Benefits include top pay. health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement pain & annual bonuses. For interview please call 800-432-8221 Bus Driver Highland School, an independent PK-12 school in Warrenton, Va., has an opening tor a permanent bus route driver. May also drive a bus to sports games and field trips. A bus CDL is required. Interested applicants may call Warren Jenkins at (540) 222-6943 POPLAR SPRINGS INN & Manor House Restaurant Full & Part Time Positions ★Front Desk Receptionist ★House Keeping ★Valet ★Waitstaff Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email resume to: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com www.poplarspringsinn.com CELL COMMUNICATION TECH/TOWER HAND/ LABORER Stanton Hill Company. Inc., is a local year round construction company, building new communication tower sites, upgrades, service and maintenance. Looking for safety conscious, good attitude, mechanically skilled, outdoor people. Plan / blueprint reading, assembly, rigging, climbing and general labor skills are desirable. Training and benefits with good pay. Experienced Tower Hands welcome! Fax resume to: 571-261-2954 or call 571-261-3354 INSTALLERS Installers wanted tor telephone, internet and cable TV Work available in Fairfax and Prince William counties. Must have PU truck or van. Please call for best offer: 703-503-8593 EOE * * *POST OFFICE* * * Hiring immediately, Warrenton Office. Substitute Rural Carriers. Need reliable vehicle w/ A.T. also current DMV record. $13.24 - $16.45 / hr. 540-347-4526 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS _ General contractor in Warrenton, VA is now hiring construction laborers. Must have valid driver's license and transportation to and from work. John Simpson, Inc. 540-347-2030 ' • \ Might Q7»,n' Manager lor housekeeping i.: irs or contact Linda (540)522-8406 16589 Edwards Shop Rd. Remington, VA 22734 Growing insurance company and . Financial Services Firm seeks FT Administrative Help in Warrenton office. Ideal candidate will have strona communications skills, be able to work with little supervision, and possess basic computer capabilities. Previous experience a plus. Solid pay commensurate with background, includes health and 401K plan. Please fax resume to (540)428-7090 Vineyard Manager Farfelu Vineyards in Flint Hill seeks a full time vineyard manager for newly established vineyard. Prior experience in vineyard management including spraying, pruning, bush hogging required. Spanish a plus. Individual must be able to selfmanage and work without supervision. $15.00 hour. Call 703/801-1112 07-026 Fire Fighter / EMT Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management will establish an eligibility pool for the position of Fire Fighter / EMT to fill regular, full-time position vacancies. Through Loudoun County's high performance combination career-volunteer system the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management provides skilled emergency and non-emergency related services including fire suppression, basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care, hazardous. materials response, public education and information, and related duties, promoting core values that include Teamwork Integrity, Professionalism, and Service. Especially seeking Advanced Life Support (ALS) Providers. ALS certified providers become eligible for a base pay increase once locally authorized. AH candidates will be required to successfully complete a Fire - Rescue Recruit School before being assigned to a county fire and rescue station. Applications must be received in Loudoun County Division of Human Resources, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 4th Floor, Leesburg, VA 20177 by COB on August 18, 2006. For application information and general inquiry information related to this recruitment, please call the Fire and Rescue Information Line at 703-737-8.145. Minimum requirements: any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma / G.E.D. Requires valid Drivers License and age 18 or older at time of application. As part of the selection process, applicants may be disqualified for use of illegal drugs, certain driving violations, or other factors based on established selection criteria. For more detailed information, call 703-737-8145. Preference will be given to those candidates possessing one or more of the following: VA EMT-CT, VA EMT-I, VA EMT-P, or National Registry EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic, Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Experience and/or Military experience. Eligible preferences MUST BE reflected in job application Selection process: Comprehensive Written Examination, Physical Ability Test. Following a Conditional Offer of Employment the selection process continues with a NFPA 1582 Medical Examination / Substance Abuse Screening, Background Check / Personal History Review to include Polygraph Examination and interview to be placed in1 the eligibility pool. (Hiring Range: $38,190 - $38,190/yr) Closes: 08/25/2006 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 PT MA/LPN Experience preferred. Looking for energetic, self-starter to add to our team-oriented staff Excellent Benefit package. Please Fax Resumes to: 703-766-2654 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hirinq FT/PT SPEECH THERAPIST Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Please contact Parmlnder at 571-248-6100 or by email at parmindersahni@ghrcenter.com GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT, PT and PRN CNAS ALL SHIFTS Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred F'«®*e contact Leatha at 571-2486100or by email at leathawashlngtontg) ghrcenter.com RN SUPERVISOR Outstanding career opportunity for an RN Nursing Supervisor in our new state of the art nursing and rehabilitation center, located in Gainesville. We have a resident centered, customer service approach to care for our residents. . Join our qualified staff that value quality and are committed to compliance and higher standards. Experience in long term care preferred. Please contact Leatha Washington at 571-248-6100 or email to leathawashington@ghrcenter.com -I_ CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings for CNA S Part time on all shifts. RN/LPN Opening: Part time on 3-11 shift. Come work in a supportive, caring environment known for it's quality care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT/PT DIETARY AIDES Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Sarah at 571-248-6100 •fcWiwir GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring, FT, PT, PRN: RN /LPN Brand new start of the art facility. Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Leatha at 571- 248-6100 or by email at leathawashlngton<§> ghrcenter.com AA’A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A DENTAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Position available for energetic, peopleoriented individual. Will be cross-trianed to learn aJI areas of dental employment. This is a great opportunity to develop a career in dentistry or enhance already acquired dental skills (with the ability for rapid advancement If performance indicates) Good salary and benefits available Please apply in person to? 420 Hospital Drive, Warrenton or fax resume to 540-347-2771 mmm FW TIlW V_ Counter Sales for Construction Supply Co. Salary negotiable. (703)257-5910 Manassas Customer Service Local Sterling co. hiring an energetic Customer Service Rep 8-5, M-F. Duties include answering phones, processing orders, filing, faxing, having fun, and others. Computer and typing skills, needed. Send resume to: Misty @ excelgroup.com Fax: 703-478-0803 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 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LABORERS CDL DRIVER CREW LEADERS (571)221-5552 FARM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Ref's required Call Melissa at: 540-727-0020 FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. We Provide The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Call for Details 703-968-6500 Job Superintendent Plumbing contractor seeking career oriented, experienced job superintendent. Top pay & benefits to qualified applicant. Call 540-364-4488 ext 101 or 703-675-1630 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 Precision Sheet Metal Fabricator cnc punch and cnc Drake: Experienced only, Sterling. (703)450-4401. Service Dept Plumbing contract o r seeking dependable service department technician. Top pay, company truck, 401K, health insurance. Call 703-906-7112 Email: richardphillips@ fwborden.com TRUCK DRIVER CDL, FT Licensed Local Route Superior Iron Works Call: Teddy Long 703-471-5500 EOE Warehouse Inc 500 record and storage management company loc. in Sterling seeking warehouse personnel. Applicant should be detail oriented, able to lift 50 lbs and have forklift experience. Two positions available. Salary depends on exp. Benefits. Resumes: Fax: 703-478-0803 Ph: 703-880-1936 Email: SSawver@ excelgroup.com This Could Be Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Fax. Your Legal Today 703-689-1278 ©tne« NORTHERN VIRGINIA Automotive .." .,.. Antiques * i -.- ■ -* 1935 Ford for-dor Deluxe touring sedan, body off restoration to orig cond. $20,000. (540)788-4647 day (540)788-4161 eve. 1969 Chevy Camaro Coupe. 327 3spd auto, positive traction, needs restored, many new parts. Car runs. $10k obo. (703)481-3510. 1971 Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (body only) $2000/OBO. Engine parts, trans, int parts incl. For info/photos: community, webshots. com/user/nyjetsfans 1986 Chevy Monty Carlo-luxury sport, CL5.0, V-8. All needed repairs done. $1,995 firm. (540)439-3259 00 Cadillac Deville. Blue, moon rf.lded, 68K. $10,500 OBO. (703)538-2622 (202)-414-3829 01 VW Jetta GLX V6 - $10,695 obo, Silvr w/ Blk Lthr, All Power, AC, AM/FM CO Cass SatelliteRad inclu. 75K mi. Call 571.239.1104 02 Buick Century SE, grge kept, exc cond, very clean, nonsmoker, 65K, $8500/ obo. (540)937-2294 02 Mercedes CLK 320, auto, 45k, excellent condition. $24,500. 571-238-2539. 02 TDI Beetle, better then Hybrid, 50MPG, 80K mis, 5sp, fully loaded $13,500. 540-547-3281 03' Chavy Silverado, 2500HD, Ext Cab Long Bed w/ Linex Bed Liner & Cap. Grey, V8 6.0L, Manual, 4WD. 35k miles $20,600. 571-722-9296. 03’ Ford Escape XLT. Exc cond, sunroof, towing, leather, running boards, etc... 28,500/ mi 571-212-8593. 03 1 Ford Mustang Convertible, 28K mis, lthr, garg kept, 6 disc CD, Good Cond, $12K, 540-341-0221 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL. 79k mi, Very Good Condition wht/ blue. $8K obo. (703)669-9036. 1997 Cararo RS coupe, 3.8, V6, 5 speed, air conditioning, full power. Red with tan leather. 30th Anniversary Edition. 108K mis. Good condition. $4,500/ best offer or trade for Miata or Del Sol. 540-351-0153 days or 540-229-3160 cell. 1999 Toyota Camry LE, auto, sec system w/ remote start. 8K on new eng w/warranty. $6000/ obo. (540)349-0634 2000 Ford Focus, 140K mi, new brakes & tires, great condition. $3200/ obo. (540)428-8761 ****2000 Jaguar XK8 Convert; exc cond, $24,500. 00 Mercedes ML 320 $14,500. (540)408-4168 88 MERCEDES, 133K mis, good cond, great ext & int, MSTA, $2800. 703-898-9111. 91 Mitsubishi Montero, 4WD, 60K on new motor, runs great. $2,400/ obo. (540)364-1815 (540)222-0715 93 MAZDA MX6 LS. auto, PW, 132K mis, runs well, VA inspect. $ 1 5 0 0 / o b o .. 540-878-8080 '93 Saturn SL1, 4DR. Radio/tape, A/C. stick shift. 1 owner. 145K mi, 35mi to gallon. $1800. (703)437-0886 94 Buick Parke Ave, Ultra. 3800 Super charged eng, V6, all power, outstanding AC, White outside w / leather int. All repairs done. $2,495. (540)439-3259 94' Mercury Sable very good cond and body Wht 4dr 3 8I auto, 122k miles $1,900 703-868-4099 98 Subaru Forester Very good cond, great for student Manual trans . AWD. 183k miles-will go to 400k $5595 703.447.9505 99 Cadillac DeVille: Low miles. Loaded. Very good condition. $7500 (703)669-4567 Chevy, 1996, Monte Carlo. Lthr int., fully loaded, very good cond. 120K mi $3,000/ obo 703-421-8864 Chevy GEO Prizm, 4DR, 4 cyl, 5 sp, AC, good commuter car. $500. (540)675-3256 aft 6pm Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Chevy Monte Carlo '84 SS, blue, 350, AT, PS, PB, new tires, runs good. $3000. (540)675-3256 aft 6pm Ford Contour '99, all records, & up to date on maintenance, greed cond, 112K mis, $3900 OBO. (540)829-8006 Ford Explorer XLT '98, sunroof, runs great, loaded, 120K mis. $4500 OBO. (540)347-3779 aft 5pm FORD PROBE 95, AC, New tires, 1 owner, 111K mis, runs good! Needs some work. $ 1 6 0 0 / O B O . 540-923 4556 leave messaoe Honda 02 Odyssey: EX. AT, a/c.load, 7 pass, 83K, Silver, Exc cond, Cert/warr, $13,500/bo 703-475-1393. Honda Accord '92, loaded, good cond, $2700. (540)272-7090 Honda Accord EX '94. V-Tech eng. 85K mis. Runs great. $3800. Call 571-233-8140 Infiniti G35X, 2006 Sport Sedan. AWD, 12K mi. fully loaded. New cond. $28,500. 540-338-3441. MERCURY 1997 SABLE WAGON: High mileage, good cond, loaded & clean $1500. 703-569-3678. Pontiac, 1984, Fiero SE. Auto, 4 cyl, sunroof, new VA insp. & emissions. $1500 or BO. Call 703-771-0280; 703-203-6799. Subara, 2002, Forrester. AWD, 1 owner, 49K mi, $ 1 2,5 0 0. (540)338-0168. t a __ 1987 VW Scirocco. Grey. 190K, runs well, new tires. $850 obo. Call (540)687-5969 HONDA ACCORD EX '99. V6, A/C, Ithr, power snrf. Great cond. 11 OK miles. $7900. 703-815-2762 Jeep '97, Grand Cherokee, TSI, 4wd, blk/blk Ithr, 5.2L, V8, AT, pwr moon rf. Infinity sound, new tires, 141K, VGC $5900. (540)347-9581 1987 Ranger Bass Boat. 135 HP, Merc, w/ trailer, cover. Very good cond. $3700 OBO (540)349-1223 1995 16' fiberglass Nitro, 115 HP Johnson OB, live wells, depth & fish finders, elec motor, trailer, 3-batteries. Best offer.(540)547-9255 88 Chriscratt Seahawk 24', $9000 OBO. 06 Yahama FX Cruiser, 3 person, 140 HP, life jackets, custom cover, $ 8 0 0 0 firm. (540)829-0084; 540-347-5428 '95 Searay 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $ 2 0 K / o b o 571-259-6834 2003 GMC HD2500 4WD, ext cab w/bench seat. auto. 2004 5th whl Wildcat 24ft w/slide out, sat antenna, awning radio w/ CD. Well maint. $30K. (540)349-4527 Seeking a late model 5th wheel, toy hauler. Call 540-347-1970 '96 fntemationai 4700 Service truck, Diesel, IMP-Dominator II bed, Hydraulic crane, compressor, new paint, $ 3 7,5 0 0. (540)347-6600 '97 Ford F350 XL, 12ft stake body bump, diesel, auto, 4x4, 7.5 Myer plow, trailer hitch electric brake. $12,500. (540)347-6600 98 MACK RD-688, quad-axle dump truck, 18ft alum bed, new clutch, radiator, AC, exhaust & paint 8ft Jake Brake, asphalt tarp, $57,500. 540-347-6600 Place Your Ad Today Call 347*4222 Fax 349-8676 01 Honda CR250R, nearly new, garage Kept, $2250. 540-379-2357 '02, HD Sportster, 883R, like new, less than 2K mis, solo seat, lowered too many extras to list, $6900. 540-341-0054 '02 HD ultra classic, Sec alarm, AM/FM cass & CB, lots of chrome & lights, blue, 9.900 mis, $16,999 540-399-1938 '02 Kendon Standup, Big Bike Transport, two bike trailer. Blk. Like new. $900/obo 540-439-6505 02 Yamaha YZF R-1: Like new red/white/ blck. Adult Owner, Never Down. $6200. (540)379-2429 05 Suzuzki M50 805CC. Like new, red, never down. 1300 mi, many ad on's, ex warranty.$5800. (703)723-7320 2000 Yamaha R-1: Red/ white, 1,800 mi, akrapovic exhaust, perfect. $6,500 (703)830-5731 Custom Chopper, 6sp, 110 HP, airshocks, BDL belt Dr. 45 degree rake w/ 10 over front, needs wiring to finish. $15,700 540-3493145 / 571-233-0564 customized '03 VTX 1800C, mint condition, low miles, $8195/obo. (540)905-3889 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Custom Harley paint. Lots of chrome. Fast. Lo mis. $12,500/ OBO. 815-693-4765 Moped 2005 Tomos Streetmate with helmets and accessories. Looks like a motorcycle, great shape, 3500 miles, $900. Call 703-764-3255. OfHtoad/ '2004 Blue Yamaha 660 Grizzly 4 wheeler, 4wd, UP wheels & tires, good cond. $5000 OBO. 540-439-0407 Suzuki 2400, quad sport 4 wh,'03, new whole Shot tires, like new. $4000540-675-3256 aft 6pm Parte/ iliiriilil'ni'u'iiiiiltiiii i 1987 Ford Bronco II, body & suspension in good cond,no motor, being sold for parts but have title and will transfer. $150 obo, (540) 788-4626. -N Sport UtNtty 01 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel 4x4, 101K, leather, CD, lift gate. $19500/obo. (540)675-2233 03 Dodge Durango SXT, auto, 56k, 3d seat, tow pkg. $15,500. 571-238-2539. 1999 Chvy Tahoe, black ext/tan Ithr int, 4-dr, fully loaded, great cond 138K, $8,500obo. (703)867-3678 99 Kia Spoilage, white. 84k mi, complete tuneup, CD, good tires. Perfect cond. $4195/ OBO. 703-309-2305. '99 Red Chevy Blazer. 127k miles, $1500 Work Truck! 02 Wht Merc Mountaineer, 101k, V6. $8k/obo. All pwr. (703)926-2550. CMC Suburban 2500, '96, 72K mis, loaded, 4wd, very good cond. $8500 OBO. (540)349-1223 Toyota 4 Runner '00. LTD. Loaded. Snrf. Traction. Brush/lite guards Slvr/tan. $13,000 540-687-3535 01 Ford Box Truck E450 Diesel, 44K, many extras, exc cond. $26500/obo. Must See! (540)349-8125 01 Ford Ranger, 4x4, loaded, 20in wheels. (8,000/obo. (540)987-9092 04 Ford F150, 4x4, 4-dr super crew, many extras. 51K, $21,500/ obo. (540)547-9633 (540)547-4147 04 Ford F-150 XL; 4x4 stndrd cab, 11K, 5 4L V-8, tow pack, cruise, Lin-x, like new. $1 6.990/obo. (571)224-2720 05GMC SIERRA, 1500, w/ V6 Vortec motor, wht/beige inter, auto, tilt, 26K mis, $11,300 540-987-9434 1984 Font F150. V8. good cond, runs grt, $750/obo. Must sell by 8/15, moving. Ask for Scott (540)347-5751 1994 Ford Dump Truck Tri/axle. Model 9000. 17 tons. Exc cond. $ 3 2,0 0 0 (571)722-5952 '90 Ford Ranger. White, 6ft bed, runs well. Needs brakes 182K miles. $1000 OBO (304)725-8097 '92 Chevy Cheyenne WT 1500, 5sp manual, red, 162K mis, tool box, great shape, $3250. 540-347-1354 '92 Ford Ranger, regular cab, V6, short bed, blue. 52K original miles. $1,800. Emilio 703-350-1443 ’93 GMC Crew Cab Dully, turbo diesel, 4x4, auto trans, PW/ PDL, cruise / tilt, $6,900/obo (540)399-1938 94 DODGE RAM, 2500 Cummins Diesel, 4x4, auto, 5th wheel & bumper hitches, 141K $6500.540-923-4608 96 Dodge 2500 SLT, Deisel, auto, 4x4, 7.5 Myers Plow, trailer hitch. $8500. (540)347-6600 '96 Ford F250 XL, 4x4, diesel, auto, 7.5 Myers Plow, trailer hitch, $8500. (540)347-6600 98 Chevy S10 pickup, 130K, runs grt, new trans, winshield, grt work truck. $3000/obo. (703)209-5858 98 GMC 3500 Service Truck. White. 70k mi, good cond. Asking $13,500/OBO. Please call 937-875-0354. Commercial Truck 94 Isuzu NPR 14ft. box, exc contractor's truck, diesel, auto. $7000. Maggie (540)497-1778 dodge dakota sport '95, v-6, 4wd, 81K mis, great shape, $3600 firm. (540)547-2919 F250, '94, sngl cab, 4 sp, overdrive, 15K mis on rebuilt Jasper motor. $6000 OBO. 540-522-6080 Ford F150 '84, 300, 6 cly, AT, hvy duty, 2 gas tanks, everyday use. Best offer. (540)5479255 GMC, '95 Sierra 1500. V8, 5spd manual, shortbed w/cap. Exc. cond. $3,000/obo. 703-777-6228 Toyota Tacoma '99, ext cab, 4 cyl, 5sp, 4WD, under 80k, liner & cap, tow hitch, garage kept, $8000. 703-608-1325 '02, Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Utility Van with bins and ladder rack. V-8, Auto, AC P/S, P/B. $11,200 703-447-6237 02 Chrysler Town & Country Limited. Loaded w/lther, 48K mi., 2nd owner, immac cond, $14,500. (540)829-0159 03 Honda Odyssey EX, 51K, loaded, Sandstone, garaged, perfect. $18,200. (540)347-5038 (540)272-3060 04 CHEVY Customized Van Express, Raised roof, 22in TV, DVD, heated mirrors & seats, pwr sofa bed, 13K mis, factory warr, $28K. 540-439-3543 '97 FORD Conversion Van, Hi Top, good cond, runs great, must see! $4800. Warrenton area. 703-328-5710 97 Ford E-50 cust 7 psgr van. rear bench seat/ bed. tv/cd/shades/ hitch/rack all pwr option. Excel cond; 79k mil. $7,500. call 703-669-8676. Ford wheelchair van, '84, motorized wheelchair included. Sound vehicle. Many new parts. $4500 OBO. (540)729-8513 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 TtmesCommum