Rappahannock News, August 17, 2006

\ i ; AtL £*■ t ^5 ^#V, A®/.. V Rappahannock County'sFamily Newspaj 128th Year ... No. 33 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com r 3 o?> = S"A 5 2 m n-i jy an $5- ‘ 6 ^JL/J 5^5 Oj>| . 3>0 ■* _ X o5<^ XI ro u= n 5 C”i to i to q 50 CENTS a i ro oj ro £? i k.k By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News Would you like a cemetery? All yours, all four acres, with countless (silent) neighbors? Kenneth Kerrick of Masonic Lodge # 78 is so frustrated over the confusion about who is buried in the cemetery on the edge of the Tbwn of Washington that he sometimes blurts “you can have it, the whole thing, and the $52,000 bank account goes with it!” Don’t rush to take Mr. Kerrick up on this offer. You Would have to spend at least ten percent of the funds on mowing every year. Nobody likes an unsightly array of concrete and marble stones, even though in many cases it is not known whose bones lie thereunder. The four acres on the gentle slope just north of town, on the west side of the Fodderstack Road, have been home to the departed for more than a hundred years. The Masonic Lodge (Number 78 is the one that occupies the second floor of the Washington Baptist Church) has held title to two acres of the land since 1906. Later, in 1926 oF 1949, depending on how you read. the. land records, two more acres See CEMETERY, Page A2 mm REST IN PEACE: The cemetery outside the Town of Washington has room for more - or does it? Photo by Jed Duvall Supervisor candidates start their engines By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer The race for the position of Piedmont District supervisor has begun,albeit in infant form. The position, currently filled by interim appointee Tom Taylor, will be up for election this November, and Piedmont residents desiring to run in that election have until August 25 to See ELECTION, Page A2 County and Town Meetings and Notices • On Wednesday, August 23 the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m at the courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda: New Business -SU#06-07-01 Evans Bed and Breakfast* -SU#06-07-02 Nelson Family Apartment* -SU#06-07-03 Ramos (d.b.a. Beech Tree Farm) Tourist Home* Other Matters -June 28,2006 Minutes* • The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission and ARB will hold a joint meeting on August 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to continue the review of the draft Historic District Guidelines. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Photos by Richard Lykes WORKING THE CROWD: Monira Rifaat was out early last Friday morning at Apple Hill Bakery & Deli collecting signatures supporting her bid to run for Piedmont Supervisor. FIRST OUT OF THE GATE: Eddie Wayland, of Sperryville, announced his candidacy on Friday for the Piedmont District seat on the Board of Supervisors. He is the first candidate officially on the ballot for the November 7, 2006 election. Don’t miss out.. Photo by Richard lykas on this year’s Flint Hill carnival. It started yesterday and win continue through Saturday. In addition to lots of fun rides and live musk;, there is cookedfood sure to please. See you there! M>*k Artistic License opens There’s a new shop in Flint Hill where you’ll not only find artwork but art classes and art supplies. See Page B1. • i Almost Famous Envy Insane, a rock band grown from seeds planted in Rappahannock, is doing everything they can to make it. See Page A7. ra r,L Happy Anniversary! The Castleton Fire Company is 50-years-old this year and many of its members remember when. See Page A6. J Back to school School starts on August 28 and there will be some new faces in the Rappahannock County Public School System. See Page A8.

Police Briefs Motorcyclist dies from injuries after crash A Pennsylvania motorcyclist injured while riding in Rappahannock County died of his wounds on Monday, August 14, in Fairfax Inova Hospital. Virginia State Police will not release the victim’s name until they have informed his next of kin, believed to reside in Pennsylvania. The fatal crash occurred on August 10 at about noon. The victim was traveling east on US 211 near Shenandoah National Park when he lost control of his 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle. Rider and bike both went down, and witnesses at the accident scene reported that his helmet came off as he fell. According to Trooper Don Corbin, the victim’s helmet was not Department of Transportation approved. DOT approved helmets undergo rigorous safety testing to insure that they will stay on and provide adequate protection to riders. It is ille gal to ride a motorcycle in Virginia without a DOT approved helmet. He is believed to have died from severe injuries to his head sustained in the crash. According to Trooper Corbin, there is no evidence that the victim was traveling at excessive speed. It is also not known what caused him to lose control of his vehicle, although August 10 was a foggy , wet day, and weather may have contributed to his accident. This incident is still under investigation. Cemetery From Page A1 were deeded to the Masons. Over the years, the graves were dug, the names and dates etched’or carved in the stones, the morose processions guided through the gates, the Deity’s protection called upon, the dirt plopped onto the long boxes, the flowers arranged. Over the second half of the 20th century the records of who was buried and on what plot, were gathered - it is said — by Mr. Gibson Whorton, an earnest and dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge. The confusion begins where Mr. Whorton’s lease on life expired. He passed away in 1995 and the records of the burials and plot ownership went wi#h him. Exactly how is a story that has different versions. One is that a close relative simply gathered the books and the purchase receipts, the ledgers and all the other papers and made a bright bonfire. Any motive for the destruction or simple disappearance is as much a mystery as who might be under what part of the lawn over there on the hill. Enter the folks who would reconstruct, the record. The men and women of the Rappahannock Historical Society have been working - on and off - for several years and have now built a thick file of names and dates of birth and death, with cemetery locations and some notes such as “son of...” etc. The Society’s record is a single-spaced file thirty and one-half pages long. Many of the Society’s volunteers have contributed to building this file, as have visitors who, while stopping by to look into family records, contribute a nugget of information about deaths and burials. Mr. Kerrick of Lodge #78 has also been trying to make sense of the tangle. He lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia, but makes the drive to Washington once or twice a week on Lodge business - much of it concerning the cemetery. Two years ago Mr. Kerrick, as he puts it, “had the place rodded”. That is, he arranged for a burial ground specialist come to Washington and drive rods into each doubtful plot to discover whether there was indeed a coffin beneath the grass. There are many plots throughout the four acres that bear no marking at all. Mr. Kerrick counts 59 plots he considers empty, but notes there is no guarantee that the place is vacant. If approached, he says, by a complete stranger wanting SO YOU WANT TO BE A STAR!!! 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Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are S22.(X) a year in Rappalianwx'k; S29.95 elsewhere in I '.S. KiSTMASTHK; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 to buy a plot, Mr. Kerrick says “I couldn’t sell it....because I don’t know who owns it, or not”. Roughly speaking, a plot can hold fourteen coffins. On one of the recent scorching days of this summer, Mr. Kerrick and a reporter were in the cemetery, examining the grounds and the plat that Mr. Kerrick has painstakingly constructed when a man of advanced years approached. The visitor was seeking the resting place of his wife, parents, and brother. Mr. Kerrick sought to be helpful; amid gentle conversation and some walking over various plots, pointing here and there, he showed the visitor where the relatives might be. Mr. Kerrick then emphasized the confusion engendered by the loss of the records: he offered that if the visitor were to claim ownership of a certain plot, “I could not dispute his word.” As Mr. Kerrick looked over the hillside, he pointed to other cemeteries adjacent to the one the Masons have owned for a hundred years. Some acreage is devoted to soldiers killed in the War Between the States. Those bodies are to be found, it is said, on both sides of the Fodderstack Road. Some call it a burial ground of Confederates killed in action; others claim it is a collection exclusively of Union dead. There is another, smaller collection of stones marking the graves of Odd Fellows, and there may be yet another area for paupers. Plot puzzle The puzzle posed by the Masonic burial ground is one part of a picture of the care of the dead across the county. The Historical Society counts 10,852 burials in Rappahannock County, in church grounds, in family plots, even in people’s back yards. Folks at the Society wonder if that count makes up perhaps half of all the dead in the county. At the Society you can hear stories of people showing up, some of them in tears, frustrated at not being able to find a longdeparted relative. Other accounts tell of churches in the county with dwindling congregations of old people, leaving the question: who will mind the graves when everybody is in one? Kenneth Kerrick, who is currently tending the cemetery, can be reached at (304) 263-4055. r Another financial proposal By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer A representative from the Virginia Municipal League (VML) approached the board during last Wednesday night’s Tbwn Council Meeting, proposing financial options for both the reservoir and the wastewater treatment projects within the Town of Washington. William Tumage, deputy managing director of the VML/VACo financial program, presented a point-by-point presentation outlining the two options proposed by the VML. Another pooled bond The first option is a pooled bond program that offers fixed rate financing. Tumage pointed to the Ibwn of Middleburg, Orange, and other Virginia towns that had used the pooled bond program to finance their own water system and wastewater projects. The VML combines capital projects together with other localities and issue bonds together, sharing the costs. The VML also pointed out that their program simplifies the financing process for localities, by only requiring a three page application. They also handle all negotiations with the service providers. Tumage said that many towns have been pleased with the streamlined financial process of the VML’s bond program. Commercial paper The second option proposed by the VML was a commercial paper loan. Commercial paper has a short maturity, 30 days, and may be continually rolled-over (“re-marketed”) in order to fund longer-term projects. Tumage said that the result of this type of financing is an extremely low, but variable interest rate, These loans are projects pooled and financed with shortterm 30 day tax exempt notes. It allows localities to receive flexible financing whenever necessary. Repayment of the loan is without penalty. Since the commercial paper program is a variable rate service, the annual debt service payment would be based on current interest rates at the time of renewal. The results Interest rates proposals from the VML for the Fall 2006 Bond Pool, were based on current interest rates. Currently a 30 year bond would be locked in at 4.64 percent. The Tbwn Council has also considered financial proposals from Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) and the USDA Rural Development in Harrisonburg for both the reservoir project and the wastewater project. The town also has left over debt for recent improvements to the water system. “We now have more than enough options,” said Mayor Eugene Leggett. “We just have to decide which one is the most attractive for the town’s debts.” Construction Report Project engineer Herb i ElKWOODiWcDO^ING Nursery & 9km. -J® Carden Cent er Receive 20% OFF all Fall Accents & Furniture Qet in while the Qettin’s Qood for a vast selection of gift giving & decorative goodies 727'8900 Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun, 10-5 www.elkwoodcrosing.com At the intersection of Route 29 and 13715 Berry Hill Rd. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering FINANCE PROPOSAL: (Left to Right) Town Attorney John Bennett, Vice-Mayor Reinhardt Lynch, Alice Butler, Treasurer Jerry Gobel, and Mayor Eugene Leggett listened to the most recent proposal for project financing. White of WW Associates, reported that the water rate survey had already brought in some data, however hard numbers and proposals had not yet been completed. The town authorized the survey proposal last month in order to re-evaluate water rates in the light of projects. White said that the report would be ready for the board to review at next month’s meeting. In order to make some progress on the wastewater project, the Council approved a limited measure allowing WW Associates to move forward with the design stage. White also reported that work on the reservoir continued although he admitted that it would no longer be completed ahead of schedule. A light proposal Council member Claudia Mitchell spoke to the board concerning the town street lamps. She proposed replacing the fixtures to use a different kind of bulb. She reported that the T-l high pressure lamps in the current street lights have had a rapid blow out rate. “I don’t think we have ever had them all burning at the same time,” she said. Mitchell stated that new lamps would provide more consistent, efficient lighting, which would save the town money in the long term. “The problem with this proposal is that the lamp might be brighter than the current ones,” she said, “I know some people think that we have too much light already, and some citizens think that we need more fight.” Mitchell said that Clerk of the Circuit Court, Diane Bruce, had volunteered to help the town gather information about other lighting options. Following Mitchell’s request, the Council approved a measure delegating Bruce to research the issue. “It was all yellow.. A few citizens living on Mount Salem Avenue approached the Council during the public session, complaining about their water distributed by the Tbwn. Margaret Gott Lied gave the council members a sample of the yellowish water that she had taken from her tap and MORE OPTIONS: William Turnage presented options offered by the Virginia Municipal League. stored in a mason jar. Miss Rita IVipper, together with her son Mike Tupper, reported that the water has been bad for quite a while, with both a yellowish color and an obnoxious smell. Recently, however, these residents said that the situation has worsened. “I have been scrubbing at this rust for my mother for quite a while,” Mike said. Rita Tupper said that she can no longer wash white laundry without it turning yellow. “As you may notice, I have changed my hair color,” said Mount Salem resident Mitzie Young to the Council, “but not by choice.” She believed that the water problem may have been caused when pipes were disrupted during the construction of the apartment buildings on Mount Salem Avenue several years ago. Town Clerk Laura Dodd said that the town had dispatched a crew to flush the water lines, attempting to solve the problem. The Mount Salem citizens replied that nothing had changed, citing further examples of significant problems with their toilets, bathtubs, and ice makers. “I know that some people can afford to put in filtering systems to clean the water,” Tupper said, “But I think that we shouldn’t have to since we already pay the town for water services.” Dodd promised to call out a crew to examine the pipes to see whether or not they should be replaced. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Election From Page A1 present the Rappahannock County Registrar with fifty signatures from Piedmont District registered voters supporting their candidacy. At this writing, Sperryville resident Eddie Wayland is the only candidate to have already submitted the required signatures, and he declared his candidacy on August 11. Dr. Monira Rifaat, who previously sought an appointment to the same seat, has also indicated her intent to run, and reportedlyJ has the necessary 50 signatures but has not registered them as of this writing. Kim Estes Baader, daughter of the late Piedmont District Supervisor Charles K. “Pete” Estes also previously sought appointment to her father’s seat, and is also expected to challenge for the position. Taylor has already declared that he will not be running due to the time requirements that would take him away from his business ventures. Rifaat, Estes Baader, and any other prospective candidates still have eight days to gather signatures, after which they will be verified by the registrar. Petition forms are available at the registrar’s office. JANAL Leather Quality Imported Leather CLEARANCE SALE! Great Savings on Great Stuff! Thursday, Friday & Saturday August 17th - August. 19th Downtown Culpeper 540-829-5590

Photos by Terri McTeague (left to right) Amber Brown, Alan Brown, Gary Dikin, Patrick Brown, April Heddleston, Bret Heddleston, Colleen McTeague, Jon Heddleston, Teresa Dikin, Joy Heddeston, Katie Clark, Clark Clark, Sandy Fletcher. Mission team from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville travel to Belize By April Heddleston Special to the Rappahannock News The church had burned down five years ago but the members were still meeting in the ground level of the pastor’s tiny home in Belize City, Belize. It took 14 members of a mission team from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville to help finish the new cement building so that the first service could be held in a new building. That building was about three times the size of the cramped quarters the devoted members had been occupying. Contributing a week’s worth of labor as well as the materials to install shutter windows, screens, doors and a lot of paint, the team was able to accomplish their goals. Mission points Plans for the trip had begun a year in advance as team leader, Alan Brown, of Flint Hill, began to study available Southern Baptist mission points. A Baptist resource book conveyed needs for help from around the world to those wishing to help out. The mission team discussed the needs of people and churches outside the United States and chose a small Spanish-speaking church in Belize. Formerly British Honduras, Belize is a small country south of Mexico. Welcome to Belize The group left on June 24 and as Joy Heddleston, 16, noted,"Stepping out of the plane for the first time, I knew it was going to be a hot week. The humidity is so thick in Belize and the sun so intense that it takes some getting used to.” But Joy also commented, “We were immediately greeted by the pastor’s family there. They were very kind to us.” The Iglesia Bautista Galilea, (Baptist Church of Galilee) was a shell of concrete walls and roof when the team arrived, still in need of windows, doors and paint. When the building was completed on Friday the team led the first service including singing and praise dancing by three youth of the team. Rev. Jon Heddleston delivered the sermon of dedication. The team also led services in three other church buildings throughout their week in Belize City and in a small village close by. Karie Clark, one of the team members, described her feelings about the trip.”I loved feeling dirty, salty, sweaty, hot, well fed, painted on, packed into a van, sore and bruised and slathered with bug spray and suntan lotion. I loved the sunrises, the rain, God’s people in Belize, God’s purpose for our trip and those I worked with.” Karie went on to say, “The people of Belize don’t have much: limited tools, commodities, clean water, dry clothes, creature comforts. They do have lots of fruit. I even had bananas in my Caribbean potato soup! The fresh pineapple was my favorite; coconut my most exotic. There is something to be said for gathering your bounty from the nearest tree and hacking into it with a machete.” Mission accomplished As the church held their first church service Karie summarized, “We proudly donned three coats of interior paint; welded, sanded, primed and painted ten window grates, put up twentytwo new aluminum window shutters and screens; and hung, sanded, stained, and sealed three solid wood doors. The church floor was swept free of inches of dirt, the five or so feet of surrounding property was groomed and the trash was contained.” Joy described her trip as an amazing experience for her as Rappahannock National Bank announces plans for first branch Rappahannock National Bank is pleased to announce that it will open its first branch to be located in Front Royal, Virginia. The opening is planned for the fall of 2006. The free-standing branch will be in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center, one of the major shopping destinations in this area. Michael T. Leake, President of Rappahannock National Bank said, “We are excited to have selected Front Royal as the location for our very first branch office. We have had the pleasure of serving Rappahannock County since 1902. We look forward to offering our brand of community banking to the residents of Front Royal and Warren County.” The Rappahannock National Bank @ Front Royal branch will provide a full range of financial services including commercial, consumer, and residential loans as well as commercial and consumer deposit products. The interior of the former bank branch will be totally renovated to provide the ultimate in customer service, comfort, and convenience. The branch will also include three drive up tellers and a walk-up ATM. Rappahannock National Bank/Union Bankshares Corporation Disclosure: Rappahannock National Bank is a member of Union Bankshares Corporation. Union Bankshares is one of the largest community banking organizations in Virginia, providing full service banking to the Central, Rappahannock, Williamsburg and Northern Neck regions of Virginia through its bank subsidiaries - Union Bank & Trust (with 32 locations in the counties of Albemarle, Caroline, Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Hanover, Henrico, King George, King William, Nelson, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland and the cities of Charlottesville and Fredericksburg); Northern Neck State Bank (with 9 locations in the counties of Richmond, Westmoreland, Essex, Northumberland and Lancaster); Rappahannock National Bank in Washington, Virginia; Bay Community Bank (with 4 locations in the counties of James City and York, and the cities of Williamsburg, and Newport News) and Prosperity Bank & Trust (with 3 locations in Fairfax County). 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Editorial & Opinion ftappaJjannocfe jSetotf Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday A THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com % Our View Somewhere out there Something could happen in the astronomical world that could forever change science curriculum taught globally. Our ninth planet Pluto could be on the edge of a black hole disappearing forever as we know it. Right now, there’s an International Astronomical Union meeting in Prague and one of the items on their agenda is Pluto and whether it is, or is not, a planet. Well, as they’ve pointed out, it is smaller than our moon. But it does have its own atmosphere. And speaking of moons, it has three of its own. Oh, and it goes through seasons. Percival Lowell started the search in the early 1900s for a Planet X. He believed that there was another planet out there that might explain why some of the existing planets weren’t gravitating around the sun in the manner that astronomers thought they should. The existence of another planet could explain their dilemma. Lowell died never discovering his Planet X. But nearly 25 years later, a fellow named Clyde Tombaugh did after exhaustive years photographing the same sections of sky looking for something somewhere out there that might register differently - and then in February of 1930 he did see something different. It was Lowell’s undiscovered planet. And the name? Curiously, Pluto got its name in a typically political but sweet way. In Britain, a curious little girl very interested in Greek and Roman mythology tells her grandfather that the newly discovered Planet X should be named Pluto after the god of the underworld. Particularly since it was so remote and cold. Her grandfather just happened to be friends with the folks over at the Lowell Observatory and it seemed a good fit, particularly since the first two letters are the initials of Percival Lowell. So, what even got them thinking about taking another look at Pluto. Well, last year, another planetary scientist named Michael Brown discovered what he believed to be the tenth planet, Xena. Brown claimed that Xena was rocky and icy cold like Pluto. However, his announcement called into question what exactly defines a planet as a planet. To add to the challenge is the fact that Xena is slightly larger than Pluto. Now, the astronomer gurus will need to make a decision not only about Xena but Pluto as well. There’s even some talk that they might be just large chunks of rock floating out there in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. Can you imagine what this is going to do to the styrafoam ball industry? There won’t be any more use for that certain size ball that ends up hanging from clothes wire planet mobiles in countless classrooms throughout the world. And you won’t find them cut in half and stuck onto science foldout boards. There’s been music written about Pluto. There’s a Disney dog named after it. Quite frankly, the thought of removing Pluto from our previously thought of schema of planets is disturbing - not to spit at science but to the romantic notion that somewhere out there, there are places of magic and mystery so far away that we’ll never fully understand them and perhaps don’t want to. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.0 Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman@timespapers.com). Letters A message from your superintendent Dear Students, Employees, Parents, and Rappahannock Citizens: We’re ready to open school on August 28. With all the water that came into RCES in August 2005, we have repeated mold testing several times including a series of tests this month. According to the licensed firm that conducted the tests, we have no toxic mold problems at the school. The school has gotten a fresh coat of paint in many areas. The new roof and facade look great. The new AC system made a real difference last Spring and will make the hot days of August and September comfortable for teaching and learning. Custodians have completed summer cleaning and waxing at both schools. Following the May resignation of Executive Director of HR and Instruction Raye Tupper to take a position in Fauquier and the June resignation of Director of Special Services Susan Myers to be a professor at Virginia Tech, the positions were advertised and the School Board interviewed two finalists for each position. The Board decided to promote David Covington from RCES Principal to replace Ms. Tupper, and Mike Tupper from RCHS Assistant Principal to replace Myers. Rappahannock and JMU graduate Carol Johnson was chosen from a strong field of applicants to replace Covington as RCES Principal. A team of RCES teachers and administrators interviewed Assistant Principal candidates. Subsequently the Board appointed Andy Hippie to the position of RCES Assistant Principal. RCHS Principal Roger Mello and I recommended to the Board that Robyn Puryear be appointed RCHS Assistant Principal / Cambridge Coordinator, which allowed us to finalize administrative appointments for the 20062007 school year by mid-July so that all could start working to prepare for the opening of school. We have also taken a lot of time this summer planning another year of educational and support services for the most important people in RappahannockCounty, the children who attend our schools. The principals and support staff have been busy setting schedules and staff duty assignments, ordering supplies, and making other preparations. New Executive Director of HR and Instruction Dave Covington has worked with the principals and interview teams to select what we feel will be outstanding Teachers, coaches, and support staff to replace those who have retired or moved. There are a couple of new programs for our students. The Mountain Vista Governor’s School for Math, Science and Technology was designed by school personnel for students from seven counties and cities in northwestern Virginia. Students will attend classes at LFCC in the morning and at their own high schools in the afternoon. Four RCHS juniors and seniors will attend the MVGS at the LFCC Fauquier campus starting August 28. Also, there are plans to offer Latin for perhaps the first time in the RCPS. Thanks to a couple of anonymous donors, one of which was arranged by the Headwaters Foundation, the RCPS plans to offer the pilot Latin program at both schools this year. At RCES 6th and 7th graders will be able to choose an exploratory called “Roman Studies” that will include mythology and an introduction to Latin. At RCHS, Latin I will be offered during the second semester. If there is sufficient interest we plan to offer Latin II the following year. Gratias Ago Tibi (Latin for “thank you”) to our anonymous donors! One of our goals for the year will be to continue to improve communication within the schools and with parents. We are open to suggestions to improve communication. If you want to share your ideas on this or any issue related to our schools, don’t hesitate to contact me at: work 987-8773, home 9878054, by letter at 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington, VA, 22747, or by email rchappell@rappahannock.kl2.va.us. There is also a suggestion form on our website: http7/ ww.rappahannock.kl2.va.us/ Thank you for your interest in and support of our schools. Dr. Robert Chappell Superintendent of Schools Rappahannock County Public Schools Please don’t chain them I am writing about an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long—that of the perpetually chained or penned, socalled “outside” or “backyard” dog. There is no sadder sight than these outcast, forlorn, forgotten animals, relegated to the status of lawn ornaments and virtually ignored by the family. Many chained or penned dogs are seriously neglected. They lack fresh, unfrozen water, adequate housing, hygiene and the most basic veterinary care, including vaccinations required by law Every winter such dogs are found frozen to death. At other times of the year they may be left to starve until they die. Chaining is not only inhumane for dogs, but has taken a severe toll on this nation’s children. In the period from last October until this month, there have been at least 17 children killed or seriously injured by chained dogs across the country. Chained dogs, unsocialized with humans, can become very territorial of their tiny space, and any two year old who wanders into this space can be attacked and killed before adults can intervene. An attack in July of 2004 led to the death of 2 year old Patricia J. Anderson in Cook County, Georgia. Patricia was attacked and killed by a bulldog mix chained behind the house of a family friend. Furthermore, researchers are confirming the link between animal abuse and neglect and abuse and neglect of children and perpetration of future crimes. Austria is the latest nation to ban the chaining of dogs, completely prohibiting the practice. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to limit chaining, and Hawaii currently has a bill in committee. There are at least 50 communities or counties in at least 26 states with limits on chaining. Our state needs to be a part of this growing movement to eliminate chaining of dogs. The wording of model legislation and a letter to send to state representatives can be found by visiting the website www.dogsdeservebetter.com Patti Stinson Animal Welfare Advocate Sumerduck Staying the course My bird watching has come to an impasse recently. I have the usual finches, nuthatches, wrens, titmice, cardinals, doves, and juncos, to name the most prominent. And they mostly behave themselves. But there is one glitch. My hummingbird feeder used to be crowded with thirsty hummers, creating what at times seemed to be a flying circus. Exciting for an old man to look at. However, about a week ago, a hummer, male and extremely aggressive, took undisputed possession of the feeder, sitting on the top suspension thereof and literally charging on any other hummer, male or female, who dared intrude on his feeder. He has been behaving in this fashion for a week now. When he leaves the feeder, he goes only a short distance away, so that he can charge any hummer that comes to the feeder during his absence. In this way, he has achieved almost total possession. It seems to me that this hummer believes in preemptive warfare, and when his war is begun, he is determined come what may, to stay the course. He is also dedicated to the free play of the market, since his is an ownership society, unfettered by any regulation. If, occasionally, another hummer gains access to the feeder, it is simply a case of trickier down economics. In his opinion, he is free to act without regard to any limits imposed by law or by adverse judgments of the owner of the feeder. What is good for him, he thinks, is therefore ^od for the hummer world. In short, although he is not yet registered, my number one hummer is inherently a Bush-Cheney-Rove Republican. Lee Bird Flint Hill Advice from The College Scene I was interested to read Brant Marlett’s column. It is not uncommon for students to feel restless or stifled or bored in high school. I hear it all the time: “school just didn’t matter to me, it didn’t relate to my life, I hated it.” As someone who spends my days trying to motivate kids to care about their grades and to prepare for college or trade school, I am wondering if Brant has any advice on how to spark these students. What might have motivated him? What would the 23 year-old Brant say to the 16 year-old Brant? Miranda Hope Next Step Director Rappahannock College and Career Access Program (and Brant’s Drama Teacher, RCHS 2000-01) Time for a change I support Jim Webb for the U.S. Senate, mainly because of his willingness to expose the Bush administration’s disastrous foreign policy, most notably the enormous mess they have made in Iraq. But I today joined the Webb campaign after becoming infuriated at Senator Allen’s sickening racial slur and demeaning behavior toward S.R. Sidarth, a young Indian man in the audience at one of Allen’s campaign functions. Mr. Sidarth, an honors student who was born and raised in Virginia, and a high achiever at UVA, clearly runs circles around Allen intellectually (but this doesn’t seem to take much). By calling Sidarth a “macaca”—whatever that was supposed to mean—and by telling him “Welcome to America and the real world of Virginia,” Allen once again showed himself to be little more than a backslapping, racially insensitive “empty suit.” Virginia deserves much better than this. Susan Fidler Washington In appreciation I would like to thank Jack Atkins and all the members of the Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company for the letter of appreciation they had published in last week’s Rappahannock News. Although it was considerable, the time and effort expended in getting last year’s erroneous BZA decision reversed pales in comparison to the countless hours that each of our local fire and res-^ cue volunteers devote to keeping themselves and their equipment prepared for any emergency that may arise in our community, not to mention the time and energy they expend and the hardships and inconvenience they endure in answering emergency calls any time of the day or night. I was gratified to work on their case, pleased with the outcome, and very much honi ored that the AVFRD asked me to assist them when they needed legal help. I am also deeply grateful for the public acknowledgment and expression of their appreciation. David L. Konick Rock Mills

Virginia Against Loving — Again I always thought Virginia was for lovers, not against them. That’s why I am so thankful for the case Loving v. Virginia. A married couple — Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a black woman - won a 1967 ruling from the United States Supreme Court that Virginia’s miscegenation laws were unconstitutional. That case recognized marriage as one of the inviolable personal rights in Americans’ pursuit of happiness, a right that would have been denied me and my wife if we had sought to marry before Loving became law. “Civil rights” are positive legal prerogatives - the right to equal treatment before the law. These are rights shared by all - there is no one in the United States who does not, or should not1, share in them. Gay and lesbian rights are not “special rights” in any way. It isn’t “special” to be free from discrimination. It is an ordinary, universal entitlement of citizenship. The right not to be discriminated against is a commonplace claim we all expect to enjoy under our laws and our founding document, the Constitution. That many struggled and even died to gain these rights makes them even more precious. But it does not make them special, and it does not reserve them only for some, or restrict them from others. ▼Tiicii utueis gum a civil right, my rights are not reduced in any way. “Civil rights” are a win/win game — the more won by others, the stronger the army defending my rights becomes. My rights are not diluted by those my neighbor enjoys - he or she becomes my ally in defending the rights we share. For some, comparing the African-American civil rights movement and the movement for gay and lesbian rights somehow diminishes the long black struggle for equality with all its suffering and sacrifices. People of color ought to be flattered, however, that our movement has provided so much inspiration for others, that it has been so widely imitated, and that our tactics, methods, heroines and heroes, even our songs, have been adopted by or served as models for others. The NAACP opposes the federal marriage, amendment, and we oppose efforts to write bigotry into Virginia’s constitution, too. Sexual orientation parallels race - I was born black and had no choice. I couldn’t and wouldn’t change it if I could. Like race, our sexuality isn’t a preference - it is inborn, and the Constitution protects us all against discrimination I i p The Forum | Julian Bond based on immutable differences. Of course, no parallel between movements for rights is exact. People of color carry the badge of who we are on our faces. But we are far from the only people suffering discrimination. Others too deserve the law’s protections and civil rights. Many gays and lesbians worked side by side with me in the 60s civil rights movement, Am I to now tell them “thanks” for risking life and limb to help win my rights - but allow their exclusion because of a condition of their birth? Having accepted and embraced them as partners in a common struggle, can I now turn my back on them and deny them rights they helped me win? Not a chance. In 1965, those of us who worked in the civil rights movement were buoyed by a radio address given by Lyndon Johnson. His words still speak to us today. He said: “It is difficult to fight for freedom. But I also know how difficult it can be to bend long years of habit and custom to grant it. There is no room for injustice anywhere in the American mansion. But there is always room for understanding those who see the old ways crumbling. And to them today I say simply this: It must come. ii is ngni mat 11 snouia come. And when it has, you will find that a burden has been lifted from your shoulders too. It is not just a question of guilt, although there is that. It is that men cannot live with a lie and not be stained by it.” The lessons of the civil rights movement of yesterday, and the on-going civil rights movement of today, is that sometimes the simplest of ordinary acts - taking a seat on a bus or a lunch counter, registering to vote, applying for a marriage license - can have extraordinary consequences. They can change the way we act and think. They can change our world. The so-called “marriage amendment” to Virginia’s Bill of Rights should be defeated! Let us maintain our determination to fight on until all our brothers and sisters enjoy the blessings of liberty and justice. Julian Bond has been Chairman of the NAACP since 1998. He also is a professor at the University of Virginia and American University. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www. Pe rm aTrea t. com Ir Permanently. 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The rain seems to fall horizontally, the sky broods and is the color of black umbra, winds meet and merge and whip about wildly and snow piles up like forgotten term papers and’ final projects left behind. The sun is silent and hides behind opaque clouds, and the cold comes without warning and with an unapologetic arrogance. In the heart of campus sits the dreaded Drillfield. i I The College Scene Brant Marlett It acts as the main artery that connects the on-campus residents to the academic side of the university. It is the windy corridor and worn pathways that students brave everyday despite capricious weather conditions. And I have to admit, if I looked out the window and I saw that it was raining, I would rain dance back to bed (my excuse was that I didn’t have an umbrella and I felt it was justifiable in ’my defense). Nevertheless, I have made the trek, which is about the length (more or less) of a football field, sometimes four or five times a day, and many a time it has rained or snowed or been so windy that umbrellas, hats and anything else not securely fastened to your body would be whisked away and it could be seen tumbling down the Drillfield. Students can be seen staggering along the Drillfield hunched forward trying to counteract the venerable winds and adorned draping anything over their bodies they could find from raincoats to trash bags to a cardboard box or a newspaper. I have used all but the raincoat. Why I never invested in an umbrella or a raincoat I’ll never understand. There is nothing worse then waking up at 7 a.m., showering and getting ready for class, than to have to sprint across that wretched Drillfield in the middle of a torrential downpour and sitting through an hour class soaking wet and miserably. But enough about ugly weather and bad memories of yesteryear. Classes don’t begin for another week and a half, and for now the weather is pleasant, so you can find me lounging by the pool working on my tan before the dog days of summer melt away and the fall winds are ushered in. Stay tuned for more from Marlett. Feel free to email me at amarlett@vt.edu Back to school’ shopping tips It’s hard to believe “back to school” season is right around the comer, but that’s what store displays have been telling us for weeks. Before blindly opening your wallet, take a few moments to form a plan of attack for both you and your kids. It could save you a lot of time, money and aggravation. And, it’s a great opportunity to educate your children on how to budget for planned - and unplanned - expenses. Make a list and set your budget. It’s a good idea to know what you need to buy and how much is available to spend before going shopping, whether in a store or online. Having a defined back-toschool budget and sticking to it is essential. For help creating a budget, go to Practical Money Skills for Life, www.practicalmoneyskills.co m. The site, run by Visa USA, contains a handy Back to School Calculator designed to help you and your kids determine school-related expenses, make necessary adjustments to stay within budget, and then hit the stores. The site also features The Forum Jason I Alderman a list of back-to-school budgeting tips for adults and children alike. Needs vs. wants. A lot of kids (and many adults too) can’t differentiate between “need to have” and “want to have” - a $25 pair of gym sneakers versus the latest $95 running shoes. While you’re mapping out the budget with your kids, take the opportunity to discuss the difference between these two extremes; it’s far better to have this conversation at home than in a crowded department store, and believe me, it won’t be the last time this issue comes up. Share the cost. When you’re having the wants vs. needs discussion, here’s a compromise you may be able to live with: Say you’ll pay for the basic item and they can pay for the “upgrade” from their allowance, savings or additional chores. This provides a great education in what things truly cost and will help your kids set priorities and feel part of the decision-making process. Share the savings. On the flip side, if you set a budget for your kids and together you’re able to find everything and come in under budget, share the wealth by setting aside the savings in an account they can tap into later for something they want, like a new toy or a CD. Comparison shop. Involve your kids in looking for ways to save on back-to-school items, such as clipping coupons, watching for seasonal sales, and comparison shopping online. This is a good way to learn how to avoid impulse buying, and is something you can do together. Timing is important. Some people buy gifts months in advance when things are on sale; others wait until the last minute and pay too much for something they don’t necessarily Business Briefs Closing The Bioholistic Store in Sperryville is closing its doors. They will be open this Saturday, August 19, if you’d like to come in and pin-chase any of the remaining items. “Besides products, I have display cabinets for sale,” said owner Elizabeth Lee. “I’m still going to continue my private, body therapy practice. Some people think I’m leaving town, not true, except for a vacation in the winter,” added Lee who has been a bioholistic practioner since 1974. The Bioholistic Store is located on Main Street in Sperryville. You can reach Elizabeth at (540) 987-1002. like, because selection is limited. Back to school shopping can work the same way. The sooner you know what you’ll need in September, the better you can plan carefully and shop the sales. Be a strong role model. Probably the best thing you can do to ensure your children will become financially responsible adults is to teach them through your actions. Don’t be afraid to openly discuss money matters and get them involved in budgeting decisions. Those kinds of life skills are just as important as what they’ll learn when they go “back to school.” Jason Alderman directs the Practical Money Skills for Life program for Visa USA. 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Casdeton fire company turns 50 By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer In fifty years, a great deal can change. This year, fifty years have passed since 1956, the year of the formation of the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company. Castleton is a small, out of the way place even by Rappahannock standards, and the history of its volunteer fire department is a window into Castleton’s own story. “There just wasn’t much up there but the fire department, and it was the thing to do at the time,” recalled John Henry Woodward, a former chief of the CCVFC and former Rappahannock County Sheriff. Woodward was an active member of the CCVFC since the early sixties, and only recently hung up his fire ax. In Woodward’s time, volunteer fire and rescue has changed radically, and most of 4.1_ _ 1_ KliVOV 11U * U put something of a strain on the volunteers. When Woodward joined the CCVFC, when it was founded by Ray Cannon and Charlie Gasch, a volunteer firefighter was anyone old enough who wanted to help. A firetruck was any wheeled vehicle with a water pump. Now, volunteers are required to undergo hundreds of hours of training, and use approved vehicles that fulfill extensive regulations. Very real liability concerns and rising insurance costs mean that no fire and rescue company can afford to just let anybody who wants to help drive an ambulance or anchor a hose. “It’s like day and night. We didn’t need any training, and we’d ride to fires on the sides of the fire truck,” said Woodward, who joined the CCVFC as a teenager. “It was more fun,but it’s probably for the best,” admitted Woodward finally. Less regulations, less lawsuits , and while riding to a fire clinging to the bumper of a speeding firetruck does sound fun, some of the truths about the old days of volunteer fire and rescue in Rappahannock are a little more sobering. “I have hauled people to the , _ Rappahannock News Archives CLASSIC: Castleton’s first fire truck, posed in front of Cannon’s Store and ready for action. The donated truck featured the first two-way radio in the county. hospital in the back of my station wagon,” remembered-the 88-year-old Cannon, who was the founding chief of the fire 66 We just took chances and managed to come out alive. Everybody helped everybody. Ray Cannon • Founding Fire Chief company. When the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company was started back in 1956, Cannon had to haul those people all the way to the nearest hospital in Charlottesville, at least a two hour drive before the construction of the interstates. “Methods have definitely changed for the better,” said Woodward. In the beginning The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company began in April 1956 when a Maryland firefighter named Charlie Gasch moved to Castleton, and bought land from a local realtor named Ray Cannon. Gasch suggested the creation of a volunteer fire company, and offered to donate a firetruck. Cannon agreed to the plan and became heavily involved in ere Rappahannock News Archives FOUNDING FATHERS: This picture of the founders of the CCVFC ran in the November 15, 1956 issue of the Rappahannock News. From left to right kneeling, James Settle, Franklin Grimsley, Butch Gasch. Standing, Ray Cannon, Herbert Hitt, Johnnie Estes, A.F. Cannon, and Charles Gasch. ating the new company. In the beginning, there was no firehouse, and the trucks , a 1948 Dodge water supply truck, a 1942 Ford pumper, and a 1934 Buffalo pumper truck, were kept in Gasch’s garage in Castleton. Castleton’s fire company had the first two-way radio in the county installed in their truck, although Woodward doesn’t exactly remember it as a marvel of engineering. “You’d be going to a mgiiL mv, i/urxi on me siren, ana the headlights would go out. You’d have to turn off the siren to get the lights back on, and they’d go off again once you turned it back on,” said Woodward. In those days, emergency callers in Woodville, Boston, and Castleton dialed a number that connected them with Cannon’s store. The store was operated by Cannon’s mother, and she was responsible for turning on the siren that alerted volunteers to the emergency. “You could hear it clear to Amissville,” said Cannon. It was operated with a code, with certain kinds of siren calls indicating specific emergencies. “You could always tell when Ray or his brother (Assistant Fire Chief Alfeas Cannon) were operating the siren. They never did it right,” remembered Woodward. When those early volunteer fire fighters got to a fire, they fought it very differently than they would today. They had no bottled oxygen, and they prided themselves on it. “We were all smoke eaters then. You weren’t a man unless you could eat that smoke,” said Woodward. They also used different tactics. “Now they teach you to attack the fire inside the house and push it out. Back then, we probably burnt some houses down by pushing fires in, shooting our hoses in through the windows, “ recalled Woodward. Despite those dangers, the Castleton Fire company has never lost a firefighter to a fire in its fifty years of operation. “I got hot, but I never got burned,” said Cannon. “We just took chances and managed to come out alive. Everybody helped everybody,” he added. In v^Motion. 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Until recently, Castleton’s rescue vehicles were always donated from other fire companies or assembled together on existing chassis by tool-sawy members. New regulations have caused the company to start buying their trucks from dealers. That was then ... Now things are different for volunteer fire companies. When Cannon and Woodward started out at Castleton, they were prepared with some basic first aid training and little else. "Mainly we winged it,” said Woodward. Now in order to be legally allowed to ride out in an ambulance on a rescue call, rescue personnel need to have completed long training courses, and spend so many hours assisting on other rescue calls. Some of these requirements are over a hundred hours, and every few years workers must be recertified. While most people would rather be helped by extensively trained EMTs than well meaning men just doing th6ir best, the heavy requirements have put a dent in volunteer rescue companies everywhere. Unquestionably, the training and safety requirements save fives, but they also make it harder for smaller organizations like Castleton to operate. “It’s hard to go through all that training and work a full . time job,” said current Chief Mike Kearns. “Especially when other counties pay people to do the same job,” he added, speaking of Fairfax and Culpeper, nearby areas where EMlfe are professionals. The time requirements to be certified make it hard for younger people who need their time to work to participate in rescue companies, and are a turn off for retirees who may not be willing to spend so much time training. Woodward says that things Rappahannock News Staff Photo /Monty Tayloe ARMOR: The equipment lockers of the CCVFC. Back in 1956, fighting fires in Castleton didn’t take as much stuff. "We didn't have nothing back then,” remembered former Chief Ray Cannon. 66 You’d be going to a night fire, turn on the siren, and the headlights would go out. You’d have to turn off the siren to get the lights back on, and they’d go off again once you turned it back on. John Henry Woodward Former Fire Chief have changed in other ways, too. “It used to be, that on the weekends we’d all go to the fire Rappahannock News Staff Photo /Monty Tayloe TRADITION: Pictured from left to right are Current Chief Mike Kearns, Founding Chief Ray Cannon, and Firefighter Jerry Compton as they stand in front of Castleton’s Engine 5. Both Kearns and Compton have been members of the company since their early teens. house and play cards, waiting for calls. The fire company was a place to see people and do different things. Now, people are just different. They just don’t have the time anymore,” said Woodward. “Back then, it was what you did.” Despite these difficulties, according to current Chief Mike Kearns, Castleton continues to operate at viable strength. They have about 20 active members and more support staff, and plan to keep working to attract new members and keep their long tradition alive. The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is selling compact disc recordings of Ray Cannon’s entertaining talk “Tbm Hand’s Mule,” now on its second pressing, for $7.00 each. Proceeds benefit the CCVFC Copies are available at the CCVFC or by calling Mr. Cannon at (540)937-4900. Email the reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone emails • 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 Services Since 1975

By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer “Music is in a sad way,” explained John Paul Paolicelli. His blond hair is spiked straight up, and his tattooed arms are folded. John Paul, as he’s called, fronts the band Envy Insane. He wears white contacts when he preforms, and clearly prides himself on being intense, and he is. “We start with a rock song, and then mix it up and come at you with the hard metal,” said Paolicelli. He is from Amissville, the son of Bill and Ginger Paolicelli, owners of American Road Motorcycles in Amissville. Sitting next to Paolicelli is his band mate Shane “Ballz” Lambert. Lambert has a tattoo of the name of each the bands he’s drummed in, and he’s nodding his agreement with Paolicelli. “I’m so sick of everybody sounding the same,” Lambert says. Lambert went to school at Rappahannock County High School with Paolicelli and another Envy Insane member Tre Smith. Later, when I take a picture of Paolicelli and Lambert, Shane will complain that the camera’s flash caught him grinning. He asks me to take another one so that he can look tough. Lambert wants to seem hard core, to project dedication and focus, to look serious about the music. Before Envy Insane takes the stage at their shows, they chant ‘We must protect this house!” to get themselves psyched up, and just before they go on, they blast their fans with an air raid siren. “The goal is to hand them their a-,” explained Lambert. Fueled by jealousy These two play in a band named after their own jealousy of success, and they don’t want to feel jealous for much longer. “We were going crazy watching all these loser bands playing on MTV while we’re still trying to chase this thing down,” said Lambert of the band’s name. And they are chasing it. Since they formed last summer, Envy Insane has become a regular act at Jaxx, a Springfield nightclub, and has performed in other clubs and parties throughout the area They’ve opened for nationally known acts like Drowning Pool, and their first ever concert was played in front of thousands of fans on New Year’s Day. “Our fans are filling up places now,” said Paolicelli Recently, Envy Insane got their biggest opportunity yet. On Tuesday, August 15, Envy Insane performed at the historic L.A. rock club; the Whiskey a Go-Go. The Whiskey’s stage is one of the iconic sites of rock and roll history, a starting point for legendary bands like The Doors and The Misfits. It was a big chance for the little band that got its start in Rappahannock, and Envy Insane made the most of it. “We went in there and showed them how Virginia does it,” said Paolicelli. lb Paolicelli and Lambert, their band is a natural result of being a kid in Rappahannock County. “There’s nothing else to do around here,” said Lambert. He and Paolicelli formed their first band “just for fun” while at Rap Photo courtesy of John Paul Paolicelli WILD ONES: Envy Insane performs in front of American Road Motorcycles in Amissville, which is owned by John Paul’s parents. pahannock County High School, which is also where Lambert learned to play the drums. “I was in Band,” recalled Lambert. John Paxil Paolicelli, who is named for John Lennon and Paul McCartney, learned to play guitar and sing from his father, who enjoyed some musical success in the past with his band Artful Dodger. “My parents used to make me sing whenever people came over,” remembered Paolicelli. Fellow Envy Insane members Smith, Bradford Pruett, and Kevin Clement have also all played their instruments for many years. After high school Lambert and Paolicelli played together iji a succession of bands, like the poetically named “Saggin Knutz” and “Crush N Run,” a “post grunge” cover band that played to the strengths of Paolicelli ‘s rough,raw voice. A little over a year ago, the two left Crush N Run to start Envy Insane, with the clearly stated goal of succeeding with thenown music. “Envy Insane is a lot heavier than Crush N Run,” said Paolicelli. John Paul writes all the band’s songs as well as singing lead. Most of his songs are about serious subjects, close to his heart, like trying to make it in music, or the death of a close friend. The band specializes in combining disparate seeming styles of music within the same song, moving from a slower sound to a fast deep dark metal crash. Envy Insane stays sharp by practicing a discipline that shows in Envy Insane’s three hour practice sessions, and their singular drive to make it. AD of the band’s earnings from their playing gigs go into a pool that is used to invest in the bands success. All the band members have day jobs, so they can use the band money on the band. “We don’t do a show if it won’t help us somehow, get us somewhere,” said PaobcelD. The group is kept on a steady course by Angie, John Paul’s wife and the band’s impromptu road manager. “We call her the ticket-nazi” says Lambert, affectionately. Angie Paolicelli makes sure the band gets to shows, sells their tshirts. “She gets on us, she’s like the band mom,” said Paolicelli. In order to fund their trip to L.A. to play the Whiskey, the band held a “Envy Insane goes to Hollywood” fund raising concert at Jaxx on August 11. “After aD, we gotta eat once we get there . . ” explained the band’s website. The concert was a success, and Envy Insane’s fans turned out in droves to support the band. “Those guys aren’t our fans, they’re our friends,” said Paolicelli. After playing the Whiskey, Paolicelli felt like the band had taken a big step up. “It’s really starting to blow up for us,” said PaolicelD. Envy Insane can be found online at www.envyinsane.com Samples of their music can be heard at www.myspace.com/ envyinsane. Rappy Snappy skies Finding the Summer Triangle: For you astronomy buffs There is a remarkable asterism that hovers in the sky all summer and late into the fall, but will soon be there earlier. As darkness comes earlier it seems to linger in the night sky for a long time for us. The Summer TViangle outline is made up of three bright stars, Vega, Deneb, and Altair. The home constellations of these three stars, respectively Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila, are extremely prominent in the summer skies of the northern hemisphere. How to find the Summer Triangle First, you need to locate the well known pan-shaped constellation known as the Great Bear in the northern sky. The two outer stars of the pan are known as The Pointers, and they can be used to find the position of the North Pole. The two inner stars can be used to find the Summer Triangle. By tracing a line through the stars and extending the line northwards, you finally reach a very bright star. This star is Vega, one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere. To Vega’s left is another bright star - this is Deneb. Tb the south of both stars is the final member of the trio - Altair. Vega, or Alpha Lyrae is a very prominent star in the small constellation of Lyra, the Harp. Vega is 25 fight years away from Earth, and the name Vega comes from the Arabic word meaning Tailing Eagle’. It is a main sequence star three times larger and 50 times more luminous than our Sun. Deneb, or Alpha Cygni, is a completely different type of star to Vega. It’s a super giant star, which is another way of saying that it is enormous. It has a diameter over 200 times greater than our Sun, and the same luminosity as 85,000 suns. It RappySnappy Jan Clatterbuck looks similar to Vega in our sky only because it is much further away - about 1,500 light years. Deneb is one of the biggest stars in the entire Milky Way galaxy, but its luminosity and size indicate that it is a dying star. Some time within the next few million years, it will go supernova, i.e. it will explode suddenly and violently leaving a huge dust cloud and a small, dead neutron star in its wake. Deneb forms the tail of the constellation Cygnus, the Swan - an easy constellation to recognize because the bright stars of this constellation form a pattern that looks like a swan in flight. The “head’ of the swan points south of Deneb. Altair, or Alpha Aquila, is the most southerly of the three stars of the Summer Triangle. It is also the most similar to our Sim, being only 1.5 times larger, and 10 times more luminous. It’s also closer to us than either Vega or Deneb - only 17 light years away. Altair is part of the Aquila (Eagle) constellation. These three stunning stars are an unofficial star group or Asterism that link the three constellations. Lyra, the harp, Cygnus the Swam and Aquila Introducing Piedmont Home Care Your Hometown Source for Home Medical Equipment and Supplies. Opening Monday, August 21 jj Whether you’re an older adult needing the help of a 6 seat lift chair or a new mother looking for products to help with breastfeeding, Piedmont Home Care has the products and services you need to get more out of life. 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It appears as a dim phosphorescent band, which in reality is millions of stars, many thousands of lightyears away from us. A dark band, known as the Great Rift, cuts through the Milky Way in the region of the Summer Triangle. In reality, this is a distant dust cloud which is obscuring light from more distant stars. The Summer Triangle is one of the favorite parts of the sky for most sky watchers, perhaps because of its sheer simplicity in contrast to overabundance of bright stars found in the sky. If you are just getting started in astronomy, as I am, go outside in the early darkness and look overhead or he back on the ground and watch nature put on a show, there should be plenty to see. For some of us, star gazing observing can be relaxing or enjoyable, and just plain fun. Happy hunting for the Summer Triangle. 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Degree Criminal Justice; Class A Licensed General Contractor Current Residence: Amissville, VA Most Influential Book: “Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer Quick Quote: “Life is a reapplication of your carpentry skills.” Bob Treanor Position: Special Education: 8th Grade Hometown: Washington DC Education: Spring Hill College; University of Alabama Masters in Counseling; 27 years as a Mental Health Specialist Current residence: Amissville, VA John Neph Position: 6th Grade Science Education: Spring Arbor University, B.A. Elementary Education Most Influential Book: The Bible Steven Hrabak Position: High School Social Studies Hometown: Reading, PA Education: B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, James Madison University, M.A.T., Education, JMU, 6-12 Social Studies Program Most Influential Book: “School of Dreams” by Edward Humes A ASA Mark C. 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H Homes • I'irst-time homebuvers • 100% financing • Refinancing • Second home & investment properties ■ l-armettes & estates B l ivestock ■ Bams, stables & equipment ■ No acreage limitations ■ Construction to permanent 11 ewer and lower fees Dana Thompson Position: English 8 Hometown: Dallas, TX Education: B.A. Literary Studies, University of Texas ©Dallas Current Residence: Sperryville, VA Motto: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Robyn Puryear Position: High School Assistant Principal Hometown: Madison, VA Education: Bachelors; Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Masters Degree: Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University Masters Degree: Administrative and Supervision, George Mason University Most Influential Book: “The Education of Little Tree” by Forrest Carter Lorraine Duisit Position: High School French Hometown: Washington, VA Education: BFA in Painting, Professional Musician Most influential books: Jazz Chord Book for Tenor Banjo and Joy of Cooking I DON’T REPLACE YOUR ■ OLD BATHTUB... 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After lunch, Dave Covington, formerly the RCES principal and is now the Executive Director of Human Resources and Instruction, led a school bus tour of the county. Not available for photographs Elizabeth Blubaugh: High School Spanish teacher. Brandon Capes: Informations systems assistant. Robert Bohm: High School Latin teacher. Andrew Hippie Position: RCES assistant principal Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Administration ’ from the California University of Pennsylvania Current Residence: Culpeper County Residents honored at Virginia Tech’s Spring Commencement The following Virginia Tech students were among those honored at the university’s Spring Commencement Ceremony held Friday, May 12, 2006 in Lane Stadium. The on-campus ceremony was presided by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger. Brian Poe Amissville, VA 20106 Poe received a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 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School News from Around the County Chappell’s Comer Important School Opening Dates: August 23, 7 p.m. - 8th Grade Orientation August 24- Meet the Teacher Day 2:00-5:00, 6:008:00; Kindergarten orientation will be held on Meet the Teacher Day August 28- First day of school New Immunization requirement for rising 6th Grade students The 2006 Virginia General Assembly passed a law which requires all 6th grade students to have a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) booster shot prior to entry into school this fall, if at least five years have passed since the last shot. If your child has received a Tetanus shot, Tdap, Dtap, or Td within the last 5 years then they do not need this shot. However, RCES School Nurse Linda Torrance says “We must have the date that the immunization was received. Please bring in a copy of the immunization record showing the date of the recent Dtap, Tetanus, Tdap or Td. Call the health department to set up a time that you can take your child to receive this immunization before the start of the new school year. Rappahannock County Health Dept, telephone is (540) 675-3516. Please direct questions to the health department.” Ms. Torrance also asked that we let you know that the school nurses will be available on “Meet-the-Teacher-Day” Aug 24 from 2-5 and 6-8 at both schools to receive medications, have permission forms filled out, or to speak with parents about any health care needs of their child. This would also be a great time for 6th grade parents to bring the requested immunization information to Ms. Torrance at RCES, if they have not done so already. lecnnology explodes in the RCPS The RCPS has made great strides in technology since 1982 when, according to Superintendent Bob Chappell, the schools had four TRS-80 computers- all in one classroom at RCHS. In 2006, there are over 600 computers on the RCPS network with broadband Internet filtered connectivity. Included in that number are nine mobile laptop carts that teachers can bring into classrooms to serve up to 24 students. Students learn to use Microsoft Office software to prepare research papers and PowerPoint presentations. They also use them for research. Thanks to a grant from Headwaters, RCES 3rd Grade Teachers purchased Palm Pilots for students to use with class assignments including vocabulary lessons. Using wireless technology the students learned to “beam” information from their Palms to other students or to the teacher. The 2006-07 budget contains funding for additional Palms. During 2005-06 RCHS students in the Geospatial Technologies class used GIS/GPS equipment to map area farms, area Civil War Trails, Scrabble School Foundation information, and helped design an online system of tax maps and property information for Rappahannock County employees to use in their work. There are several “Smart Boards on Wheels” at both schools that teachers may use to display computer-generated interactive information. “Treecarts” of computers connected to projectors are becoming a popular method for Teachers and students to display PowerPoint presentations. Also, RCHS is installing $9,000 of “compressed video” equipment donated by the State to enable our students to take classes taught by instructors at LFCC in real time at RCHS for dual enrollment (college and high school) credit. Finally, RCHS Guidance Director Jason Gochenour credits strong teaching coupled with the fact that all RCHS SOL tests were administered on-line this year for the strong SOL test performance this year. RCHS Auxiliaiy Gym located behind RCES Due to Ranges in personnel charged with providing electrical service to the new gym, the gym may not be completed until at least October. Once electrical service is brought to the site and the AC can be powered up, the new floor must “acclimate” inside the air conditioned building for at least a couple of weeks before the floor can be installed. RCHS Track/Field Rappahannock resident Bob Benyo’s Premier Sports Fields, Inc, has completed its work on the reconstruction of the Soccer / Football field including grading at crown, installing drainage, installing an irrigation system, and planting Bermuda grass. Thanks to the work of Captain Ann Spieker’s Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue volunteers trucking numerous loads of water to spray on the field dining a diy period prior to the completion of the irrigation system, the field will be ready for the first home football game on September 16. Benyo’s people have also completed the compaction of the gravel surface for the track, constructed all jump pits, relocated and powered up the score board, etc. The firm that is constructing the track, Precision Sports Surfaces, Inc., added a new requirement after the signing of the contract: a number of trees must be removed along the south and west side of the track to insure full sunlight so that the latex track coating will cure properly. Therefore, at press time, the asphalt track surface has been installed. We. are reviewing bids from local tree specialists. Once the trees are removed, the latex surface and lane painting will follow to complete the project, hopefully by September 16. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS 2006-2007 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES These are the school bus routes for the upcoming school year. Students are urged to be at their pickup points at least 15 minutes early the first day of school, Monday, August 28. Some bus numbers and route descriptions have been altered from last year so please be alert for these changes. Please address bus route questions to Tim Beahm, Transportation Supervisor, at 987-8591. Overcrowding or safety concerns may necessitate further route changes. It is suggested that parents of new or very young students have them ride the bus to school the first morning, rather than driving them to school, so that they will know which bus to get on in the afternoon. Bus 1 - Chris Keyser, driver. Tiger Valley/Washington Area. Start at approximately 7:20 on Grandview Ave. Go 1' mile to turnaround. Right on 621 Hunters Road, Right on 626 Tiger Valley Road. Go 2 miles to turnaround. Left on Tiger Valley Road. Right on 668 Starks Road, Vt mile to turnaround. Right on 626 Tiger Valley Road. Cross over 211 onto Mt. Salem Avenue. Right on Gay Street. Right on Middle Street, lA mile to turnaround. Left on Main Street. Right on Piedmont Street, one mile to turnaround. Right on Main Street. Right on 211 to high school. Note: This bus stops at CCLC during a.m./01dWashingtonSchool in the p.m. PM route - reverse AM. Bus 2 - Charles Jenkins, driver. Gid Brown / Harris Hollow. Start from Washington at Health Department on Route 622 at approximately 7:20; right on 623; right on 614 to turnaround, pick up on 614 to right on 622; right on 211, no pickup to school. PM Route - reverse AM. Bus 3 - Mandy Bailey, driver. Rappahannock Lakes/Flint Hill. Start at approximately 7:00 a.m. Rt. 211 east to Massie’s Comer. Left on Rt. 522 North to Flint Hill Bank. Right on Rt. 647 East (Crest Hill Rd.) towards Marshall to turnaround at the county line. Right on Rt. 637 North (North Poes Rd.) 2 miles to turnaround. Right on Rt. 647. Left on Rt. 637 (South Poes Rd). Left on Rt. 645 East (Hackley’s Mill Rd.) to RappahannockLakes. Turn around at Lake Drive. Travel back on Rt. 645 West (Hackley’s Mill Rd.). Left on Rt. 637 South (South Poes Rd.). Right on Rt. 211 West to High School. PM Route - Reverse AM. Bus 13 - Ginger Estes, driver. Chester Gap. Start at approximately 7:20, on Route 522 starting at intersection with Route 632 and pick up on right side up to top of mountain. Turn left on Route 610; pickup to store; turn on Route 670, go to Chester Gap Fire Department parking lot; left on Route 660, pickup; continue on to end of Route 610. Right on Route 522 and pick up on right side of road down the mountain to Route 632. No pickups rest of way to school. PM route - Same as AM. Bus 5 - Barbara Lrore, driver. Rock Mills Area. Start at approximately 7:25 at Rock Mills heading east on Route 622; right on Route 729; right on Route 618; right on Route 619; right on Route 626; left on Route 622 and pickup to Route 211. PM route - same as AM. Bus 6 - Roberta Jenkins. Substitute Driver Patty Jenkins will begin the year. Bus with wheelchair lift stops as necessary. Bus 7- Phyllis Poore, driver. Amissville area. Start at approximately 7:10 heading east on Route 211 from Route 729 and pickup to Hackley’s Store at intersection of Route 642. Turnaround and proceed west on Route 211, right on Route 643 about 2 miles to turnaround, right on Route 211 and pickup to Valhalla Ln. PM Route - same as AM. Bus 8 - Charlotte Tummeyer, driver. Flint Hill area. Start at approximately 7:15 from Route 522 on Route 637 about 1/2 mile to turnaround; left on Route 522 (no pickups); right on Route 630, right on 631 to turnaround; left on 630; right on Route 628; right on Route 663 about 1 mile to turnaround; right on Route 628; left on Route 659; right on Route 641; right on Route 522 to school (no pick-ups). PM Route - reverse AM. Bus 9 - Eddie Gore, driver. Chester Gap. Start at approximately 7:20 on Chester Gap. Proceed up Chester Gap mountain past the store to the turnaround at the top. No pickups going up mountain, pickup coming down mountain only. PM route - same as AM. 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Turnaround on Country View Lane in CulpeperCounty. Turnaround and head back to county line, back to Viewtown Road. Left on 642. Right on Seven Ponds Road and pick up all along that road until the end. Left on 211 to school. PM Route - Reverse AM. Bus 11 - James Jacobs, driver. Castleton / Viewtown. Start at approximately 7:05 on Viewtown Rd heading west just after Dodson Ln. Left on Forest Grove Rd. to turnaround. Left (Go south) on Route 729; right on Route 615. Left on Turkey Ridge Rd. to turnaround; Right on 615. Left on 649; right on Route 618 (no pickups on 618); left on Route 729 and pickup to Route 211; Left on 211 to school (no pickups.) PM Route - Reverse AM. Bus 12' - Mike Taubenberger, driver. Ben Venue/Fodderstack. Start at approximately 7:20. From Flint Hill, take a right on Resettlement Road. Left on Bear Wallow Road. Left on Caledonia Farm Road. Right on Fodderstack to Little Washington. PM Route - Reverse AM route, and stop at the Old Washington High School on Mt. Salem Avenue to deliver CCLC after school children (if necessary). Bus 15 - Mary Bailey. Daniel Keyser will begin the year on this route. Amissville. Start at approximately 7:10 on Route .211 at Route 642. Head east on 211, pickups to Route 730. Right on 730 to turnaround. Return to 211, turn right and continue to left on Route 613; left on Route 669 about 1 Vi mile to turnaround; right on Route 613, right on Route 211 and pick up to Route 642; left on 642, pick up to Route 611. PM Route - same as AM. Bus 16- Robin Frye, driver. Amissville area. Start at approximately 7:10 on Route 211 at Hillsdale Store pickup up to Route 729; right on Route 729 ; left on 640 to turnaround; left on 640; right on 729; right on 640 N; right on Route 211to crossover near Cabin Ln. Pickup on Route 211 up to Washington. PM Route same as AM. Bus 18 - Tbm Pendleton, driver. Scrabble / Woodville. Start at approximately 7:15 from Scrabble on Route ,522 south and pickup up to county line; left on Route 650; right on Route 615 about 1/2 mile to turnaround; left on Route 650 (no pickups); right on Route 522 and pickup on Route 522 from county line to left on 618 to turnaround. Left on 522 to Route 621; right on Route 621; left on Route 620; pickup up to Route 522. Right on 522 to school - no pickups on Route 522. PM Route - Reverse AM. Bus 19 - Charles Racer, driver. Slate Mills. Start at approximately 7:05 on Route 605; continue on 707 to intersection with Route 231 heading toward Slate Mills; right on Rt. 644 to turnaround; left on Rt. 707; right on Rt. 604 and pickup up to Route 522; left on Route 522 and pickup up from Woodville on the right to past Route 620. PM Route - Reverse AM. Bus 22 - John Eubank, driver. Old Hollow and Sperryville (Combined route). Start at approximately 7:10 at intersection of 211 and Rt 671. Follow 671 to left on Rt. 612 (Old Hollow Rd). Right on Route 653; right on Route 600 and pickup to Rt 211. Right on 211. Right on Atkins Rd to turnaround. Right on Route 211 to turnaround at Hearthstone School; right on Route 1001 at bridge into Sperryville; left at stop sign; right on Route 211 and pickup to Elementary School. PM Route - Reverse AM, except no pick-up at Elementary School before blue and gold loads. Bus 25 - David Davis, driver. Castleton. Start at approximately 7:10. South, on 618, 1st stop is after Rt. 649, 1st driveway on right. Continue on Rt. 618; it will become Rt. 617. Continue straight oh Rt. 617, which becomes Rt. 615. Two stops to top of hill to turnaround. Return to left on Hope Hill Road. Continue on Hope Hill, which will become Scrabble Road. Follow to Rt. 522, turn right (no stops on 522). Go through Woodville. Left on Yancey Road (Rt. 621), one stop near end. Right on OQl PM - reverse AM. Bus 26 - Kathy Smoot, driver. Huntly / Flint Hill. Start at approximately 7:10 heading north on Route 522 with first pickup on right just at intersection with Route 641; pick up from there to right on Route 662 (Little Long Mountain Road) about 2 miles to turnaround; right on Route 522; right on Route 635 (Hume Rd.) about 1/8 mile to turnaround; right on Route 522; left on Chester Gap Cir.; right on Route 677 (Mountain View Rd.) about (4 mile to turnaround. Right on Route 522 and pickup to Massie’s Comer. PM Route - same as AM. Bus 27 - Christine Timbers, driver. FT Valley/Jenkins Hollow Area. Start at approximately 7:15 at next driveway past Sharp Rock Farm. Turnaround at Sharp Rock Farm. Left on Rt. 231, left on Rt. 681; right on Rt. 600 through bridge turnaround at Manahoac Lane. Left on Rt. 231 to Rt. 608. Left on Rt. 608 to intersection 608 & 600 turnaround. Left on Rt. 231. Rt on 621 to turnaround. Right on 231. Left on Rt. 522. Right on Water St and pickup to Rt 211. PM Route - Reverse AM. Wakefield Country Day School Advanced Placement Test Results: Students break record Wakefield Country Day School students in tenth through twelfth grade recently received notification from the College Entrance Examination Board of their scores received on Advanced Placement (AP) tests taken back in the spring, and a record twenty-two students scored a 3 or better (on a scale of 1 to 5) in their tested subjects. Based on successful performance on the AP Exams (3+), most colleges and universities in the United States award credit and/or advanced placement to new students, and more than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit to those who earn a sufficient number of qualifying grades. In the tenth grade, Marguerite Beattie and Joy Heddleston scored a 4 in AP U.S. History, and Taylor Hammelman, Katherine Russo and Matthew Wingfield each earned a 3, while senior Amber Larkins earned a 4. In AP Biology, senior Allison Russo earned a 5, as did eleventh graders Amir Arsalan, Patrick Dale, and Kevin Riedel. Ben Luke earned a 4 in AP Biology and Dan Carrier earned a 3. In AP Latin (Vergil), Mr. Dale earned a 4, and Ben Luke and Kevin Riedel both scored 3’s. In AP U.S. Government and Politics, Amir Arsalan, Patrick Dale and Kevin Riedel each scored a 5, Ben Luke earned a 4, and Emre Bar, Jody Green, and Saawan Mehta all received 3’s. In the subject of AP English Language and Composition, juniors Patrick Dale, Ben Luke and Kevin Riedel each scored a 4, and Amir Arsalan and Jody Green both received a 3. Mr. Arsalan also earned a 4 in AP Calculus. In the area of AP Environmental Science, seniors Emre Bar, Ben Clark and Amber Larkins earned a 4, and Katie Doss and Kelly O’Connor both received a 3. In senior AP Literature and Composition, Allison Russo earned a 5, Mary Davis, Katie Doss, Caitlin Hammelman, Amber Larkins, and Kelly O’Connor each earned a 4, and Ben Clark, Dorian Matthews and Marissa Sullivan all earned 3’s. In reviewing the results of the recent exams, WCDS Head of School Kathleen Grove observed that, “Taking on AP classes in the prep school years can help students tangibly demonstrate to potential colleges their willingness to challenge themselves and study subjects in greater depth. Mrs. Grove stated her strong belief that enrolling in Advanced Placement classes can serve “not only to enhance students’ writing skills and problem-solving abilities, but also to promote the development of study habits critical for success in the rigorous course work covered during college years. I admire the way our teachers work as instructors and coaches to prepare our students for these challenging exams assessed by outside and objective experts.” The College Board offers exams for 37 courses across 22 subject areas and getting a “head start on college-level work.” 2006 BLUEMONT SUMMER EVENINGS This Week: Winchester - Friday, August 18 7:30 p.m. At the Old Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester, VA Flint Hollow Bluegrass Warrenton -Saturday, August 19 7:30 p.m. At the Old Shadow Lawn in downtown historic Warrenton, VA Junkyard Saints Jazz, R&B, Funk Leesburg — Sunday, August 20 7:00 p.m. At the Old Loudoun Courthouse Leesburg, VA Mary Ann Redmond Rhythm and Blues 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 Times Democrat. Fauquier Citizen. Culpeper Citizen. Loudoun Times Mirror. 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Wool, fire and insurance “Saint Peter don’t you call me 'cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store” 16 Tbns, Merle Travis So far as we know, no Buffalo roamed in Rappahannock County in the 1840s. The ‘tonka’ were all apparently at mid-continent waiting for Kevin Costner. But it may perhaps surprise the reader to learn that sheep picked up the slack on hoofed beasts rather handsomely. Just imagine, seven years after it split off from Culpeper, Rapp was fifth in wool output in the state with over 26,000 pounds produced. Wheat, rye, and com were the other big cash crops. And speaking of fifths, so as not to let all that rye go to waste, local distilleries cooked up 7,700 gallons of spirits at the same time, also number five in the Commonwealth; now there’s a true fifth of fifths (and a story for another day). Though there were at least 90 water-powered mills in county in the 1840s, none was into processing all the shearing from the wooly denizens baahing merrily on the hillsides. This changed sometime around midcentury or perhaps a little later, when Joseph Schwartz moved from Frederick, Maryland to Rappahannock County. A native of Germany, Schwartz was an expert on dyeing wool. He opened the South Fork Woolen Factory on the Thornton River near Sperryville, later known simply as the Schwartz Factory when operated by Joseph’s son, John. This homegrown ‘dyed-in-thewool’ business ran successfully until 1891...then fire struck. Enter Cornelius Smith and the Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This insurer, the oldest company in the county, covered the loss of the factory. However John Schwartz was likely up in years so made no move to rebuild the South Fork operation. Smith, a board member of the insurance company and a longtime resident of Laurel Mills, knew an opportunity when he saw it.His family owned a flour mill on western side of the Thornton River at Laurel Mills and, in one of those eureka moments, Cornelius thought; why not convert the business into a wool-processing extravaganza? Convert it he did and in several years, the newly remodeled Rappahannock Woolen Mills were generating large amounts of high quality of the Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net sheeply fabric. Interestingly, John Schwartz was hired as the mill superintendent, very well contributing to the impressive early quality of the products. And thus it was that everyone lived happily ever after, at least for a time (John Schwartz died in 1894) until about 1900.But then Smith’s fairytale industrial experiment itself ran into a harsh reality.Once again a major setback: fire! Burned out and building back As Cornelius was still involved with Home Mutual Fire Insurance, one might initially suspect some malfeasance in this second woolly conflagration, but seeing as how the claim nearly sent the insurer into bankruptcy, the suspicion seems ill founded. Also, the mill was assuredly financially solvent given testaments to the quality of its products. When tiie place burned, a local citizen, Hugh Miller, is said to have remarked, “Thank God that old mill burned. I’m tirgd of wearing pants that never wear out.” Ifmm before the days of planned obsolescence, one might say. Potential fraud aside, fire and structural collapse were and are the great enemies of these mighty old edifices. 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Fares are subject to change until ticketed Any change in itinerary may result In an increase in fare. Fares are combinable with other Southwest Airlines fares if combining with other tares the most restrictive fare's rules apply. ©2004, 2006 Southwest Airlines Co « 4 v Thornton vas reconstructed, it followed an accepted ‘insurance plan’ building design. This ‘plan’ had evolved since the 1830s as insurance companies sought to limit their liabilities in mill catastrophes. Multiple well-lit bays and walls supported on massive poured-concrete piers were hallmarks of the “insurance’ driven mill plans. And lots of brick. At the Rappahannock Woolen Mills, five course brick walls from the earlier structure were retained on the two sides while cppious floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the seven bays allowed maximum light onto work floors. The newer walls were also fashioned from the ubiquitous little red clay building blocks. Operation of the mill was quite literally top to bottom.The raw wool was brought in on the fourth floor, pulled and “picked’ on the third, carded on the second, and woven op the first. ""Briefly these steps went something like this: after shearing the wool was matted together, pressed flat like a flat rug and rolled into bundles. The bundles were ‘pulled’ apart and scoured by a machine called a willower. It was then onto the picking floor where the pulled material was ‘picked’ into small fluffy bits. These bits were passed to the carding equipment that generated the individual threads of wool suitable for weaving.The looms worked their magic and Jill of sudden the “threads’ for a new sport coat are ready (Rappahannock Tweed anyone?) It is thought that dyeing of the finished fabric took place in the basement at Rappahannock Mills. Then, onto the huge shipping dock on the first step of the long road to department store basement sales. Primary power for machinery operation was a water wheel and two water driven turbines, the latter were more popular than the wheel due to their ability to operate at sub-freezing temperatures and superior mechanical efficiency. Secondary power sources included a steam engine and small gasoline engine. Laurel Mills Historic District Despite the relatively modem machinery and power, considerable labor was also required to operate what was, for Rappahannock County at least, a rather considerable factory. As with many of the other rural industries of the mid-to-late 19th Century, a small company town grew up around the mill. Tenant houses, a company store, and other structures became part of the Laurel Mills landscape. Like the wool processing, workers were arranged in three tiers. A single manager was in charge of the entire operation. Below him were salaried and hourly workers. Over the 30 years when the mill was in its prime two salaried employees received $145 (1898) to $225 (1927) per annum for their services. If Rappahannock seems rural today, it was even more so in the early 20th Century. Consequently numerous employment incentives were part of the non-cash compensation. These ‘perks’ included housing, a milk cow, vegetable plot, meat, flour, and com as well as the right to pickup ‘windfall’ apples in a local orchard. If the salaried folks seem overpaid (it’s a joke) the hourly worker ‘schedules’ were not much either, perhaps 50 cents/ day around 1920. In one case at least, it was recorded that a female worker received nearly twice the hourly wage of her husband (Worked twice as hard? Job twice as difficult? Enlightened reverse discrimination?... Anybody’s guess). Housing was also available if needed for the lower-level workers .And most everyone had an account at the company store; no accounts of deep indebtedness to the ‘sto’, but hey, it’s America, credit is king, so best not to look too closely.The store survives to the present as the Laurel Mills Store. Whether it was due to overspending on equipment, overpaying its employees, a decline in local sheep, a depressed wool market, or a precursor to the Great Depression, 1927 saw the demise of the Rappahannock Woolen Mill. It was never revived. There is however what many might consider a noble epitaph for this once thriving local industry.The village of Laurel Mills retains the ambiance of the proud mill days. The store and many of the homes in the village date from the company town era. On the hillside overlooking “the Mills’, the Smith residence lives on in stately fashion as the Laurel Mills Farm Bed and Breakfast. May the look and feel of the community endure intact another 100 years. And that means, when visiting, you may bring Mary’s Little Lamb, but please leave your Buffalo at home!

I • Classifleds/B9-B12 August 17, 2006 Artistic License opens in Flint Hillj By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The old apple packing shed *■ in Flint Hill has given birth to another small business next to * “Fly-by-Night Books” and “Blue Ridge Books.” The newwhich has relocated to B ^ Rappahannock County. JHpWI In spite of the location’s rustic exterior, Cindy Beblavy and Sue Ellis believed that the apple shed r was perfect for their long time 1 dream. In the meantime they have turned their leased space into a magnificent showcase for artistic supplies, paintings, and sculpture. While celebrating her birthday last Thursday, Beblavy spent the afternoon putting finishing touches on her store. After hanging several paintings of some brilliant red flowers by Mireille Molette she paused and reflected. “She is a fantastic artist,” said Beblavy as she stood back to admire the quantity and quality of color in her store. “She’s amazing in both pastels and oils, and her portraits have so much energy.” Molette is an artist from France currently living inFairfax. In the front section of the store Beblavy and her business partner Ellis sit comfortably on the sofa that they have set up for entertaining visitors. Her dog Handsome, a large white comer is Artistic License, a former business in Culpeper, READY FOR BUSINESS: Cindy Beblavy pauses to re-arrange some of her homemade jewelry LOCAL SCULPTING: This sculpture of two narwhals was done by Culpeper artist Bob Bouquet. Russian wolf hound, known as a Borzoi, lies sprawled on a rug next to his portrait. “This is my dream,” Beblavy said as she gazed around at her finished shop. In the past, she spent time working in various after school art programs and as a substitute teacher both in the Fauquier County school system and at Hearthstone School in Rappahannock County. She has also assisted teaching at a Montessori school in Manassas. In addition, Beblavy has worked with the Boys and Girls club. She is a life long artist, studying at several art schools and displaying her own work at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. Once upon a dream Beblavy used to spend time helping her friend Joyce at Perelandra, an environmental science farm in JefFersonton. “We always played a lot of “what if” games,” she said. “We talked about our future dreams that we had for our fives.” “She was our muse,” Beblavy said, “a catalyst of sorts.” Although they originally began in Culpeper, the lease for the building was beyond their budget. As Beblavy was on the lookout for a new spot she discovered all of the space available in Flint Hill. Her friend Joyce was eager to help them relocate and volunteered much of her time to make the dream come true. “I keep saying that it’s all her fault, but I say it lovingly,” smiled Beblavy. MORE COLOR: Brilliant flowers such as these adorn the walls. “She gave us this little tweak and now the whole thing has snowballed.” Together with their husbands and friends, Beblavy and Ellis were able to open merely a month after they started remodeling. Artist’s delight Artistic License not only showcases art, but it also serves as a teaching studio and offers multiple items for sale including art supplies. “I come from an artistic family,” Ellis said, “opening all of our boxes of art supplies for the store was just like Christmas.” The supplies section of the store is heavily stocked with brand new pencils, paints, brushes, paper and oils, nearly everything an artist would dream of. Ellis grew up taking art classes. In high school she campaigned to make the art program from a two-year program to a four-year program. Since then she has taken multiple private lessons and studied five years of art with an art professor in Germany. Recently she has spent her time teaching several youth art classes and some adult ones as well. Class is in session Tbgether Ellis and Beblavy look forward to utilizing their teaching experience and their space by holding See ARTISTIC, Page B4 I I 11.—^—— Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering PARTNERS: Calmly taking in her new surroundings, artist Sue Ellis is happy to join with Cindy in their new venture. SUMMER SCOUTS: Troop 36 spent the week of July 30th at Boy Scout Summer Camp. In all 29 Rappahannock scouts and scoutmasters enjoyed the experience at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Virginia. Boy Scout Troop 36 has a hot time at Camp Rock Enon •FACE TO FACE: Star Scout Ethan Gould raopelled down a natural rock face belayed by a fellow scout. • By Roger Pierson Special to the Rappahannock News In the words of one Troop 36 Scout, “We always pick the hottest week to go to Summer Camp.” These words proved prescient, as it was indeed a hot week at camp from July 30th to August 5th. Camp Rock Enon, the Boy Scout camp for the Shenandoah Area Council is situated on the West Side of Great North Mountain, near Gore, and within an easy hike of the TXiscarora Trail. The camp sports a spring-fed lake, great for a quick escape from Virginia’s sometimes-oppressive heat and humidity. Twenty five scouts of Troop 36 spent a week at camp this summer, two fortunate enough to spend an additional week concentrating on Eagle required merit badges. Camp life begins early for attending scouts, with a 6:30 a.m. wakeup followed by preparations for campsite inspection before enjoying a hot breakfast at the dining hall. The scouts, once again, voted to attempt the Rock Enon Elite Award, and much to Senior Patrol Leader Josh Bywaters’ pleasure and -zz Photos by Roger Pierje* LAKESIDE JOURNALING: Scout Samson Raby recorded his observations of life near the lake as he works toward the Environmental Science merit badge. *5 it satisfaction, were once again successful. The Elite Award is designed to encourage a troop to get the most fun from Summer Camp. The troop enjoyed a ‘Tolar Swim” at 0600 one morning, camping outside their campsite on “outpost” one night, and dinner with their parents in the campsite Friday evening, the incentive for all coming by way of the requirements for the award. The scoutmasters received benefits as well, with Assistant Scoutmaster Charley Carroll winning the Shellaleigh Golf tournament with his handmade wooden club. And a certain “corporally challenged” scoutmaster once again made “greater” men cry by winning the belly flop contest - judged mostly by hue, rather than style. In addition to the lake, camp also offers natural rock outcroppings suitable for rock climbing instruction. Star Scout Ethan Gould earned the Climbing merit badge by climbing three different routes, by rappelling down one face, and by safely belaying his fellow students up and down their climbs and rappels. Ethan proved to be a very effective teacher of these skills, providing a fine example for his fellow scouts. Troop 36 nearly won the camp wide triathloiVrelay race - The Ironman - with a time of six minutes, twenty eight seconds, just one second behind the winning troop. The race consists of three separate sprints, a two-man canoe paddle across the lake, a swim, followed by a randomly selected knot tying finale’. The troop was encouraged by their performance and resolved to win the contest next year. Interspersed during days full of games, meals and camping activity were sessions covering many of the approximately 121 different subjects covered in the Boy Scouts of America merit badge program. Troop 36 earned over 60 merit badges during their two weeks in camp including the following subjects: Archery, Art, Athletics, Citizenship in the World, Climbing, Communications, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Geology, Indian Lore, Leather work, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Pottery, Radio, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Swimming, Weather and Woodcarviiiig, The week at camp was wrapped Cjlt with a campfire on Friday night whifcfi included sluts performed by the majjy participating troops. Immediately fs% lowing the campfire closing, the Orc|$r of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Hagiy or Society, performed the ShenshaW* potoo Lodge annual induction ceremit ny, in which five Troop 36 Scouts w^jje selected for membership. The cereirt® ny is based on the culture of the American Indian, and involves the liberal use of fire, and a nighttime canoe paddle across the lake by the Lodge’s principal, Allowat Sakima. Nearly i third of the troop’s scouts are now Brothers of the Order, speaking well foJr their willingness to cheerfully serve. ' A week at Camp Rock Enon filled with activity makes for long but fun* filled days. Many are ready for a clean bed with sheets by Saturday morning. Some adjust and could probably live a camp life indefinitely. One of these could be Troop 36’s newest scout, Matthew Beck, who as everyone else was packing up to go home stated emphatically: “I wish I could stay for another week!’* I* %

Who are these guys? Attendees at this year’s Headwaters ‘Taste of Rappahannock” on September 9th will have the opportunity to bid on “Dinner With The Spooks” during the Auction of Golden Opportunities. Four clandestine guests will be auctioned off and the winning bidder and three guests will experience a special evening at an undisclosed underground location with past Directors of the CIA and FBI, the prior Head of Operations of the CIA, and a Counter Terrorism Advisor. All proceeds from the auction will help to support Headwaters educational and outreach programs. Though i [ Photo by John Bechtold the popular event is sold-out, sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Headwaters Executive Director Cole - Johnson at 675-1819 or info@headwatersfdn.org for more information on becoming a sponsor. M—.«*M i !■■■ -II • i ail Connie and Bobby Smoot Smoots celebrate anniversary Tbgether in love, Bobby and Connie Smoot of Sperryville celebrated 20 years of marriage on August 16. They have three children, Joshua, Amanda and their half-sister, Samantha. Bobby works for VDOT in Fairfax and Connie works for Child Care and Learning Center in Washington. Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of August 4,2006 to August 11,2006. To find transfers in other Northern "Virginia counties, visit www. timespaperi.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District Robert S. Whorton and others to Edward C. Jenkins, 1.516 acres, $55,000.00, Tax Map: 29-46. Wakefield District RMP HI LLC to BiyoeAlger, 25 acres, $215,000.00ThxMap: 12-13 Ralph Becraft Jr. to Richard Koldewey, Mountain View Subdivision, Lots 25,26,27,1.059 acres, $219,000.00, Tax Map: 13B25. Chaloupka Bedrich, and others to Evan Miller and wife. 3 lots: 31.7115,22.5375 and 0.103 acres, $715,000.00, Tax Map: 22-1-C. Piedmont District John A. Atkins and wife to Bariy D Ferguson and wife, 2 acres, $299,000.00, Tax Map: 26-5C. Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Si*. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. i Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Parish picnic at Grace Sims at 4 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. 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. > . ft*'*':-. ..., 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 St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675 ^ •" • _V:'' '. V i • >4 ft* v \ 3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ; Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m.,call for Bible Study Schedule(675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.,Sunday School 10:45 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 3 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p,ro. —, 4 “V* It, # Chester Gap Baptist s *4 Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. $ Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal v* Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. 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 service 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. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Old Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amlssvllle Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Bethlehem Ministries Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher: Mackie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a.m. * Worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the book of Revelation at 6 p.m. service. 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CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway at turning point on curbing air pollution Conservation group’s new report calls for a balanced approach to energy development Richmond, YA - The nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) released a new report (August 16), Turning Point, which reveals air pollution is a systemwide challenge for the national parks with one in three parksmore than 150 of the 390 national park units in the National Park System-located in parts of the country where air pollution exceeds federal standards. NPCA’s Turning Point makes the case the national parks are now at a crossroads on air pollution because just as pollution reduction programs implemented over the past two decades are starting to show modest improvements at some parks, the nation is developing new energy sources in ways that threaten to undo years of effort to clean the air in the parks. “Air pollution in Shenandoah National Park rivals that of many U.S. cities,” said NPCA Virginia Program Manager Catharine Gilliam. “Pollution harming the park comes from sources in Virginia as well as from other states, reducing visibility from the park by more than half. NPCA has been working for years in Virginia to protect parks and people.” Last summer NPCA filed an administrative appeal of an air pollution permit for a waste coal plant in southwestern Pennsylvania-Green Mountain Energy that would have rurther adversely impacted visibility in Shenandoah National Park. The state of Pennsylvania was proposing to approve a 525megawatt plant in Greene County, near the West Virginia border. “Cleaning up air pollution in the parks is also important for the local communities surrounding them,” added Gilliam. “Visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway, for instance, rank scenic views as the most important reason for visiting. If those visitors encounter views that are clouded by haze, they might be less inclined to come back and local economies depend on that tourism.” Through individual park stories, Turning Point highlights the multi-layered impacts of air pollution on park resources. The report addresses impacts of air pollution on habitat, visitor health, the symbols of our nation’s heritage embodied by the national parks, and on the stunning scenic horizons in the parks. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and the Blue Ridge Parkway in both Virginia and North Carolina are included: • Shenandoah National Park: Shenandoah National Park lies downwind of several coal-fired power plants, and is sandwiched by major population centers and highways. As a result, the park has some of the least healthy air of any park within the National Park System. • Blue Ridge Parkway: Visitors to Blue Ridge rank the scenic views as the most important reason for visiting. The vistas are what draw visitors to take “America’s Favorite Drive,” although the ride remains riddled with hazy horizons. “The country is poised to build a whole new generation of coal-fired power plants based on outdated designs, and oil and gas development is proceeding at record pace near national parks in the West,” said NPCA Clean Air Director Mark Wenzler. “These two forces are likely to erase decades of hardfought improvements to national park air quality unless we act now-this is our Turning Point.” NPCA’s report offers ten recommendations for cleaning the air in the national parks: 1. Finish the job of cleaning up outdated power plants 2. Require new power plants to use the most effective pollution controls available 3. Protect wildlife by limiting the amount of air pollution deposited in the parks 4. Ensure that legal limits on park air pollution are not exceeded 5. Eliminate toxic “hot spots” by enacting stronger power plant mercury controls 6. Address climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions 7. Expand programs to momtor and reduce air pollution in the parks 8. Promote clean, renewable domestic energy supplies 9. Fully fund the National Park System 10. Encourage concerned citizens to minimize their contribution to air pollution in the parks In addition, NPCA calls for balanced energy policies that meet growing demand while protecting the. national parks. With a new Secretary of the Interior in place and a new National Park Service director on the way, there is an opportunity for renewing our national commitment to clean air in our parks. Secretary Dirk Kempthome has already demonstrated his commitment to strong clean air protections for our national parks by finalizing strong Management Policies for the National Park Service that protect park air quality. For more information on air pollution and the national parks, to download a copy of NPCA’s Turning Point report, and for the list of the 150 national parks located in poor air quality areas as designated by the EPA, visit www.npca. org/tumingpoint. Sens. Carper (D-Del.) and Alexander (R-Tenn.) today issued the following statement regarding NPCA’s Turning Point report and how air pollution continues to be a problem for our national parks. Tb view the release, please visit: http://www.npca. org/turningpoint/Carper-Alexander-Clean- point/Carper-Alexander-CleanAir-Parks-Release.pdf. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair is Top 100 Event in North America Mount Vernon celebrates the eleventh anniversary of its 18th-Century Craft Fair on Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair is a re-creation of a lively early American marketplace. Dozens of juried artisans from across the nation will demonstrate their trades and sell their wares while two stages of family entertainment delight audiences with 18th-century amusements. Free Potomac River sightseeing cruises are available while supplies last. Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair was recognized by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 events in North America in 2005. The event is included with regular admission: adults, $13; children, 6-11 $6; children 5 and under, free. Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair is the most authentic and diverse event of its kind, bringing together distinguished artisans working in colonial attire and a dozen entertainers who re-create the amusements loved by early Americans. As visitors shop, artisans demonstrate their crafts and explain the historic trades used to make items similar to those George Washington purchased in the 18th century. George and Martha Washington will preside over a host of amusements including: The James Rose Puppets; Mr. Bayly, Conjuring and Entertainments; Signora Bella, Equilibrist; Otto the Sword Swollower; Ship’s Company Chanteymen; and more! Visitors can participate in sword play, drum lessons, openhearth cooking, and other 18thcentury hands-on activities. Guided walking tours and Potomac River sightseeing cruises are free (while supplies last)! Fair fare, ranging from turkey legs to ice cream and pretzels, will be available from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant concession stands. Early American marketplaces were common in George Washington’s day and ranged in duration from a few days to several weeks. Citizens attended fairs to exchange and barter goods as well as exchange gossip and enjoy theatrical shows and musical performances. The earliest-known fair in the Mount Vernon area was in 1752 in a town that would become known as Alexandria. Information: (703) 780-2000; (703) 799-8697 (TDD); www. mount vemon.org v

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For email, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com 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. For more information, please call (540) 675-3227 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) 987-8575 if you are interested or for more information. Session dates: June 20 - August 23. Blue Rock Inn Join us for “patio season” at the Blue Rock. All shows will be out on the scenic patio, weather permitting. Cover charge. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Great food, tasty beverages and good times for all. Come early for dinner 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. August 19: Rappahannock-Culpeper Baseball registration Rappahannock-Culpeper Baseball will be holding registration for Fall Baseball on August 19 from 9 a.m. until 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 14-18: Band Camps Leam 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: Hint 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 675-3286. 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. Pre-registration 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 p.m. - 8 p.m., 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 9878011 or visit our website: www.rappflow.org August 18: Match Point” featured at The Theatre “Match Point” is Woody Allen’s best movie in years. Taking place in London with British actors and dark humor, Allen writes and directs with a newfound energy. In “Match Point” he works in a foreign country for the first time and looks into tragic events for philosophical understanding. The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community is showing this film at the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA, Friday, August 18, 8 p.m. August 20: Historic Tour of the Engham House Circa 1858 The Historic Tour and Open House will be on Sunday, August 20, 1 to 5 pm with the first tour at 1:30 focusing on James Arthur Engham, the man, inventor, entrepreneur and the house he built here at 31 Main Street. The 3:30 tour will include ghost stories. I am so pleased that Mr. James Russell, local author and grandson of Mr. Engham will keep us entertained with stories of his grandfather, and his great grandmother, Sister Carolyn, whom he cared for right here and wrote about in his first book, “Beyond the Rim”. Davette Leonard who created the illustrations for Mr. Russell’s second book, “Resting Rock” will be on hand to sign your book. Come and learn a little more history, in this case Black history, of our wonderful Rappahannock County. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! For tour reservations, call Elizabeth Lee at (540) 987-1002. August 21: RLEP Board of Directors Meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Board of Directors meets at the library, with social time at 7 PM and business meeting at 7:15. Susan Cable of the Blue Ridge Conservancy will address the Board at the outset. Plans for a possible Piedruont Supervisor Candidates’ Forum and plans for the RLEP Annual Fall Members and I--I 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 Friends Meeting will be discussed, among other issues. Members and the public are welcome to attend. Visit www.rlep.org for RLEP program news and details. 1 August 22: Piedmont United Way Annual celebration Piedmont United Way will be holding its’ Annual Celebration on August 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Culpeper Depot at 113 S. Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA. All donors and partners of Piedmont United Way are being asked to please “save the date” of August 22,2006! There is no cost to attend, this event is being funded by several anonymous donors who wanted to see this type of event done. The event is to celebrate the success of last years’ campaign and to kick off the new campaign for this fall. The setting is informal and the venue is one that thanks and recognizes our individual donors, corporate supporters and our partner agencies for their outstanding support of Piedmont United Way. Members of the Piedmont United Way Board of Directors and Staff will be there. Participants are asked to plan on light refreshments arid an opportunity to meet, mingle, network and be acknowledged for their support of Piedmont United Way. In order to make adequate preparations for this event please RSVP by August 18th either by phone: 540-825-7615 or via email to: administration @piedmontunitedway.org August 23: Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission meeting The next regular meeting of the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission Offices, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper, VA 22701. August 24: Kindergarten Orientation at RCES Parents of upcoming kindergarten students are invited to attend orientation activities during “Meet the Teacher Day” on August 24, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Bus rides will be given at 4-6 p.m. Question and answer sessions will be offered at 3 p.m and 6:45. Please call 987-8259 for additional information. August 26: Jenkins Family Reunion The annual reunion for the family of the late Thomas Franklin and Louise Vashti Jenkins will be held Saturday, August 26, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Rappahannock Recreational Center in Washington, Virginia.Any questions, please contact Caren Jenkins at (540) 672-4405 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 comer". Among the items already received are a varied assortment of international and ethnic “objects d’art”. There will be the usual good selection of artwork, furniture, pottery, toys and games, china and glassware, tools, small electron • Photo by Ray Boc PADDLING PRINCESS: Caitlin demonstrates paddling form in canoe te be sold at the yard sale for her grandparents Barbara and Bob Dennis. ics, Tivo, satellite modem, Sirius radio, photo printers, and sports equipment including a canoe. Latest additions are a Peugeot touring bicycle and a Singer sewing machine. 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. August 27: Norman Reunion The annual Norman Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 27, at the Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211 in Washington. A picnic lunch will be served at the pavilion “rain or shine” at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish and a beverage. Plates, cups and plastic utensils will be provided. This event only happens one year, so please bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon of great food, fun and friendship. For information, phone Bessie E. Norman at (540) 937-5147. August 30: Thrift Shop sale There will be a $5 bag sale on Wednesday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Thrift shop in Washington. For information, call Jean Alther at 6753844. 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 one two-week session remaining: August 14-25. Camp activities include swimming, canoing, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, informal sports. Belle Meade Swim Camp also 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 987-9748. 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 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. September 2: Whorton Family Reunion The annual family reunion of the late Henry Taylor Whorton and Lily Cloud Wharton will be held on Saturday, September 2, at the Rappahannock County Park in Washington. Family and friends are invited to come and bring a picnic basket and enjoy the day. Phone Jeanne Brown at (540) 937-4146 for information. September 4: Raffle drawing Raffle for the benefit of the 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 informa-" tion call John Pearre at 937-2109 or Sarah Latham at 937-4410 or Sandi Carter at 937-4218. September 6: Rappahannock Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Wednesdays, September 6th and September 20th at the Rappahannock Health Department. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m For more information call the clinic at 347-0394. September 8: Plant Metamorphosis as a Living Idea Through exploratory drawing/observation and reflective meditation, we will work with Goethe’s Theory of Metamorphosis by living into the plants, seeing with the heart and mind to discover organic rhythm, structure, vitality and the underlying organizing Life principle in nature and humans. Tour of the Garden and Its Philosophy: Friday, September 8th- 6-7:30 p.m. The tour is free, but you must register as there is a maximum number of people that can be accommodated. Preference will be given to workshop participants, who are strongly urged to attend this evening. September 9: Workshop: A workshop will be given on Saturday, September 9 from 9-4 p.m. No drawing experience is necessary, though experienced artists will find challenge and new ways to expand their work. Some supplies will be provided, others will be brought by participants. Lunch break (bring your own) and an afternoon snack (provided). Fee- $125, including some materials. Deposit required. Finding Our Place Between The Cosmos and Earth: Biodynamics and The Elemental Beings Saturday, September 16- 1-4:30 p.m . An introduction to Biodynamics and its relation to gardening, agriculture and the contemporary world. What are Elemental Beings of nature and how do we experience them? This class will give an overview of Biodynamic Agriculture, its founder, Rudolf Steiner and the Biodynamic preparations: how they are used and what their effects are upon the natural world and the humans who work with these remedies. There wit be a discussion and reflective meditation around the elemental nature beings; and a hands-on stirring and application of one of the BD preparations. Fee- $45. Pre-registration required. For information contact Donna LaPr6/ Field and Flower at 675-2365 or www.fieldandflower.com or info @ fieldandflower.com September 9: Headwaters Hosts 2006 Taste of Rappahannock at Historic Belie Meade School hoi Mark your calendar for one of Rap most popular fund raising socij The Eighth Annual Taste ofl sored by HeadwatorS^e ■apjJhcffTfTock County Public Edu<*(bn j%ur»tion?Hs sure to sell out will return to the Efclle 6 p.m. or^^tfpcAy, i. The evening includes^ relepAn fej§Rappahannock’s finest Jtfnteemak/e Section presenting once-in^if^irne BrpAimyand items, and a goumqfl|*dinrw wi tnwest food and drink that Rairnbasiock wafrto offer. Individual tickets going to fund the many eduidrtunities that enrich the lives of R^pdhannock County’s youth. To resen/e 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 80s. 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.fauquieifreeclinic.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 ail 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. Remember me? I was in the Christmas Parade. September 16: Waggin’ Hearts Therapy yard sale Waggin’ Hearts Therapy Dogs 2nd Annual Horse & Dog Lovers Yard Sale. Saturday, Sept. 16th (rain date Sun. the 17th) 10 Estes Mill Rd, Sperryville (1 mile west of town) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. New & Used horse & dog items for sale. Responsible Dog Ownership Day - Canine Good Citizen testing & Therapy Dogs testing from 2 - 4. (Must pre-register for the tests) Well mannered dogs on leash welcome. For more information call (540) 987-9632 or e-mail: wagginhearts@yahoo.com Some of the vendors: Pet Portraits by Dot, Old Hollow Photographs/S.L.Kirby, Elk Run Pet Gear, Give a Dog a Bone, and Dog & Horse Treats by Beth September 16: Thornton Hill Hounds Fall Point-To-Point Races Please join us for a full day of timber, hurdle and flat racing, as well as our hound race, at one of Virginia’s most beautiful racecourses in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. First race starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Thornton Hill Racecourse located on Route 522, 2 miles south of Sperryville. General admission is $20 per car. Entertainment and tents available. For reserved parking, call (540) 987-9366. For information, visit www.thomtonhillraces.com October 21/22: Trinity Episcopal 50th Annual Dried Rower and Home Tour Save the date and help celebrate the 50th Annual Trinity Episcopal Dried Flower and Home Tour. This event, the sole fund raiser of the women of the parish, has been a part of the county’s autumn festivities since 1956. Homes on the tour this year are “Jessamine Hill" in Washington, “Seaway” outside of Flint Hill, and “Bruton” in Castleton. Look for ticket information as the weekend draws closer. Phone Helen Williams for information at (540) 9374279. » See EVENTS, ?age B5

Religious Notes Love and Faithfulness Church All are welcome to join Evangelist David Clanagan each Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for wonderful gospel music and awesome messages about our Lord and Savior. The church is located at 321 South Royal Avenue in Front Royal. Are you storing your treasures in the Kingdom of God? Are you ready for the “great rapture”? Homecoming Shiloh Baptist Church of Woodville will be having their homecoming on August 20. Lunch will be served after the morning worship service. At 3 p.m the guest speaker will be Rev. Ricky White and his congregation from Union Run Baptist Church in Kewsick, Va. Rev. Michael E. Tinsley Sr., pastor invites the public to attend. 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 11 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the morning services. All are welcome for this joyful event. r Inspiring; TtwngfiU by Randy Minter CHOOSING THE CASKET Why much attention is sometimes focused on the cost of a casket, consumers may want to set this factor of the purchasing decision aside for the moment. Instead, consider the taste and lifestyle of the deceased. In life, did he or she surround him or herself with a particular style of furniture or a particular species of wood? The answer to this question may give a clue as to what style and aesthetic the deceased most appreciated. Perhaps the deceased owned a sleek car or boat, in which case a metal casket may be more appropriate. Did he or she appreciate simplicity or grand ornamentation? Look at caskets that reflect these tastes, than factor cost into the decision. Reflecting a loved one’s preference is part of the sweetness of sorrow. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 2 3 3 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we can help you find the right memorial for your loved one. We have all sorts of options and plans. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net Is death the last sleep ' No. it is the final awakening” - Sir Walter Scott 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 C.A.B. Outreach Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on missions. Ninetysix 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 educa tion, 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 “Women in Worship” Conference Registration is now open for the “Women in Worship” Conference 2006 to be held in Fredericksburg September 29th and 30th, Holiday Inn Select. The conference begins on Friday evening with special guest gospel recording artist Luther Barnes and the Sunset Jubiliaries. Saturday features a prayer breakfast, workshops, morning message by Minister Miranda Williams, Washington, D.C., two meals and evening worship with keynote speaker, Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook, President, Hampton Ministers’ Conference and author of the best selling book, “Too Blessed to be Stressed.” Reduced registration rate for 10 persons or per person on or before August 18th. TheConference is sponsored by the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. Women’s Auxiliary. Space is limited. For more information, contact the Conference Coordinators Dr. Hortense Hinton 540-829-6331 or Minister Patricia Wormley (540) 786-8736 or Email: wayland_blueridge@ usa.com. Vacation Bible Schools Trinity Episcopal and Washington Baptist are jointly inviting all children (preschool to grade 6) to join them for Vacation Bible School on Son Treasure Island! We hope you all will join us to discover the treasure of God’s amazing love on Son Treasure Island. Vacation Bible School dates are August 14 - 18 from 9 a.m to Noon and will be at Washington Baptist Church. For more information call 675-3336 or 675-3616. Shawl Ministry Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? Come and be a part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, a group which lovingly creates shawls for those in their community that may be grieving, dealing with illness, or suffering from a loss, and also for those experiencing a joy such as a wedding or new baby. The Amissville United Methodist Women are sponsoring a local unit of this nationwide ministry which will be meeting on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact Betty Jean Wheeler at 937-8251 or Sarah Boelte at 987-8819 for more information . Wonderful information about this ministry may be obtained from the website www.shawlministry.com. Revelation means “Unfolding or Revealing” Mackie Jenkins, Bible Teacher at Bethlehem Church Ministries, will be sharing the messages from the Book of Revelation on Sunday evenings for the next several weeks starting at 6 p.m. You’ll learn what and who is going to be revealed, when the book was written, is the book symbolic, and how close we are to the fulfilling of these prophecies. Many endtime events will parallel with the Book of Revelation. Revelation 1:3 promises there is a “blessing” to those who read and obey 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) 2291195 or email mark@championleamingcenters.org Women’s Bible Study“Weathering The Storms” Six week study beginning Wednesday Sept. 6th in Culpeper from 7-8:30. Study will help you find freedom from unhealthy fears so God can use you fully. Call and register for materials by Aug. 28. For information, phone Stephanie at (540) 937-4987 Artistic From Page B1 after-school art lessons for children 6 years and older. They plan on spending their time building and enhancing children’s drawing, painting, and sculpting skills. They also plan on making things with wool, and weaving. Beblavy also wants to experiment with a bit of pottery as the quarter continues. At the end of each quarter, they plan on having an art show that showcases the children’s work for parents, family, and the rest of the community. Grand opening The artistic gallery will have their grand opening on the weekend of September 8th. They will hold an open house displaying all of their work and allowing customers a chance to meet with local artists and browse their paintings. They will also allow other artisans to set up tables outside the apple shed. Their neighbors, Fly-byNight Books and Blue Ridge Books, plan to open their doors as well that weekend with 20 percent off or more on everything in both book stores. Beblavy is also planning to have live music and refreshments. “It will be like a huge block party,” she said. Artistic License is located in the Flint Hill packing shed, 714 Zachary Taylor Hwy (Rt. 522.) Phone Cindy or Sue at: (540) 675-9989. Obituaries Frank Thomas Jenkins Family in Sperryville Frank Thomas Jenkins, 75, of Fairfax died Monday, August 7, at Potomac Center Nursing Home in Arlington, Virginia. He was bom February 19, 1931 in Slate Mills, VA to the late Conner and Mary Sisk Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was an avid outdoors man and loved the mountain scenery. He was a devoted fan of the racetrack and faithfully attended every Saturday. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Annie Lee Jenkins, a daughter, Peggy Ann Jenkins Lawrence of Sterling, a granddaughter, Brittany Allen Lawrence of Sterling, one brother, Richard J. Jenkins and his wife, Lillian of Slate Mills, two sisters, Mary Atkins and her husband, Roy of Sperryville and Maude Racer and her husband, Charles of Slate Mills. Additional survivors include two brother-in-laws, three sister-in-laws, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George H. Jenkins and Nelson Jenkins, his mother New Listing in Flint Hill! A lovely high and rolling parcel with open pasture fields and some woods with cleared trails offerings spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Old Dominion Hunt territory on Crest Hill Road near South Poes. Existing farmhouse sold in as -in condition. Lovely building sites for homes and equestrian facilities. $995,000. and father-in-law, Sidney R. and Cora Perry, and a brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Kitty Perry. A funeral Service was held on Saturday, August 12, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper. Interment was followed in Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 330 and V.F.W. Post 2524. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), P.O. Box 451429, Atlanta, GA„ 31145-9429. Arthur E. Haller Welder Arthur E. Haller, 68, of Amissville, died Wednesday, August 9, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was bom in Arlington on March 24, 1938, the son of Leo A. and Frances D. Haller. Mr. Haller was a retired welder and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marion L. Haller and four children; Dale L. Haller of New Mexico, Jo-Jo A. Haller of Winchester, Tammy L. Davis of Weems, VA and Barbara J. Damato of Manassas. Additional survivors include a sister, Mary Smith and a brother, Larry Haller, both of Falls Church, eleven grandchildren and a great grandson He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dana R. Scott, a son, Wayne L. Haller and siblings; Leo, Charles, Bernice, Vi and Alice. Funeral services were held at Moser Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, August 15. Interment followed in Haller Cemetery, Amissville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Dorothy S. Artz Amissville resident On August 13, 2006, Dorothy S. (Stewart) Artz, 81, a former resident of Amissville, died at her daughter’s home in Herndon, VA. She was bom January 15, 1925 in Mt. Airy, NC. and was raised in Middletown, VA, where she was a 1943 graduate of Middletown High School. Her fondest memories were of her youth growing up with older brothers and sisters around her father’s store where she frequently danced with many of Strasburg’s youth. She was veiy close to her daughter’s family, who greatly appreciated her stories and childhood memories. Dorothy will be greatly missed, was loved deeply and will be remembered as one of Elvis Presley’s greatest fans. Mrs. Artz was predeceased by her husband, Harold H. Artz, Sr., who died in November 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah King and son-in-law, Buddy; grandson Michael King and his wife, Karen of Amissville, and granddaughter Michelle King and her husband Marco of Sterling, a son, Harold H. Artz, Jr. and his wife Bridget of Stephens City, VA; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Culpeper National Cemeteiy on Friday August 18, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Immaculate three level contemporary located in Scenic Rappahannock County. This home has many features which include: hardwood floors, pocket doors, wood trim, large walk-in closets, chair railing, decorative wallpaper, lazy susan cabinets, etc. 3BR/2BA/lHalf BA, Main level includes kitchen, breakfast nook, living room, family room, dining room, half bath & laundry room. Upper Level includes Master bedroom w/ 2 person whirlpool tub, two other bedrooms and a full bath. Lower Level includes full walk out unflnshed basement. Outside offers: paved driveway, mountain views, and great landscaping. All of this on 2.38 acres. This home is a must see and is only 6 years old. $479,000 Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. ^PIEDMONT Property, Inc, aaite. I lf|Pwww.piedmontpropertyinc.com^^ * 12693 Lee Highway, P.O. Bo* 332 • Washington, Virginia 22747 PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH FROM 1-5 _Boston, Rappahannock County, VA I ucked away off a main road on a private lane sits this hidden treasure complete with views toward Shenandoah National Park and seasonal views ol Old Rag Mountain. The elassie. well maintained, spacious brick home features one level living at its best. The main level features a master suite, two guest bedrooms, three full baths, large country kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, family room, glass sunroom. laundry room, immaculate two-car garage. Several rear entrances allow easy access to deck. pool, and patio. The recently finished lower level is quite extraordinary and well thought out. offering a complete retreat and separate living quarters: Living room, guest room, office, cedar walk-in closet and large storage room. Escape to a separate entertainment area through locally crafted wrought iron gales, where you II find a wine cate, media room, wet bar, spacious full bath and exercise area. Walk out to covered patio. One must see this properly to lully appreciate the fine attention to detail throughout. The 6+ acres feature fencing, lovely landscaped gardens and fruit trees. Recent improvements include a luxury heated in-ground pool, pool house, and patio The property is being offered for sale exclusively by Remax Regency at the price of $719,000. DIRECTIONS FROM SPERRYVIL.LF. TAKE 522 (SPERRYVIEI.E PIKE) TOWARD CULPEPER U RN HERITAGE LANE AT COUNTY LINE IN BOSTON, VA. U RN LEFT AT SIGN INTO DRIVEWAY. 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Events From Page B3 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 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) 9877204 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, part-time 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 Valedictorian heads off to college Long overdue congratulations are in order for Courtney Hutcheson who is from our very own Chester Gap. Courtney is the Valedictorian of the Rappahannock County High School graduating class of 2006. Courtney and her parents Gregory and Melissa Hutcheson are looking forward to this Saturday, August 19, which is when Courtney will begin her freshmen year at that hollowed institution the University of Virginia. We all wish you the best of luck and success at college Courtney and I for one am very sorry that we haven’t recognized such a celebrity sooner! What a blessing it’s been Yes indeed, this change in the weather sure has been great hasn’t it?! If you stop and think about it though if we hadn’t suffered through the horribly hot weeks before now we most likely would have never noticed just how lovely this weather is. Life is like that sometimes; if you don’t earn it, so to speak or work for something then you just never folly appreciate it and treasure it as much as you really should. Brother Mac tells us, along with the bible, that the Lord works in a similar manner. He will sometimes put us through the fire to bum off the impurities which is to say walk us through trails and tribulations so that we learn to trust in him and not in ourselves. Sounds simple doesn’t it but it’s not easy for a lot of folks to grasp on to especially at first and for some time for some Christians as well. It doesn’t mean that no matter what happens you can never fail or let it get to you, even Job finally gave in a little at the end but, that we do our best every time in good faith and trust that God sees all and will guide us as he sees fit. Some folks worry still over knowing when God is speaking to them, since there appears to be a shortage of Chester Gap Chris Ubberi 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com burning bushes these days. I figure that if you look to do whatever good deed you can or try to always do what you know is right then you’ll always have it well in hand. Just some thoughts You know I think about how the church is raising money for the new building and how the fire department is raising money for the new ambulance and I wonder why the two don’t work together on some events. One idea often batted around is of a cultured day’s celebration. The church makes it now but at one time the fire department was right famous for and rightly proud of the apple butter they made. We had some very good, what would you call a man you knew how to mix of a lip smacking batch of apple butter? A mixer, nah, a cook, not important enough, a wizard, maybe, but no, how about “a dam good thing to have around”! Anyway we had several, Bradley Williams and Earl Williams and even Bruce Wiliams just to name a few, all could really fix up a great kettle full of the stuff. An singing, you all know we have some wonderful voices in our choir. Everything from the old time gospel sound right up to the contemporary stuff. Would it be so hard to host an event where both batches of folks get together and fixed up some of that wonderful apple butter and while it’s cooking throw in some of that outstanding singing? I know there’s some musicians amongst us as well who might be tempted out to play. I don’t know about you all but I’m getting excited just thinking about it. What ya say friends, if you feel like me then maybe say a little something to the pastor and deacons and the fire chief and president. Tb me it sounds like it’d be a great event whose time has definitely come and is sorely needed up here. Anyhow that’s just my thoughts on it but how nice would that be, maybe even have a covered dish meal while it’s going on, sounds like a tradition in the making folks. BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL Rapp.Co. MtMav. 4bdr.2.5 bath 2 kitchens, large 11x8 laundry rm, and bonus rm. on main level, 2-washer/dryer, 2-dishwashers, 2-ref, 2-cook/stoves. 14x13 Deck, 2-Patios Very Nicely Finished Studio/Workshop(24x34),and a detached Garage (20x30). Lots of open YARD Space. Land 69 wooded acres on south side of Rt. 211 just west of Amissville in Rapp. Co. Can be divided. $1,450,000.00 540-937-5429 11113 RixeyviHe Rd. CMpeper, Va. 22701 jerrym i l Is @mris. com. FOX HAVEN REALTY Gorgeous One Level Living in Rappahannock County! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with hardwood floors throughout, in ground pool, detached 24 X 32 garage and a partially finished basement. The property is partially fenced and is nestled back off the road on 5 acres. $529,000 $5,000 Toward Purchaser Closing Cost Qc Home Warranty I This home features wood floors, a fully finished basement, fenced back yard with cpzebo and sitting area, A twocar attached enrage and a 24 X 24 detached garage. The master suite is located on the main floor with two additional bedrooms on the upper level. This beautiful home has been well maintained and is set on over two acres. $449,000 Motivated Sellerl Very nice Rambler located in Amissville, Virginia. Perfect for commuters who need easy access to Rt. 211. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new carpet and new paint! $319,000 Castleton, Virginia Come for the peace dc quiet of Rappahannock County. Cottage on private lane with almost 15 acres. Mouse totally renovated in 1997. Eryoy summer evenings on the enclosed front porch. $350,000 LAND LISTING — Washington, Virginia 15+ acres in desirable location of Rappahannockl County. 800 sq. ft. home 8C 8 stall barn. $429,000 I "Visit our website and search all of the listings in the MLS system." REA. nr v Your Hometown Realtors^Jj 540-987-9243 www.samsneadrealty.com Q3 Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life ^ __Locallyownedanda employees, full-time county employees and all K-12 students (regardless of where they attend school) may tie 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 ^nd Moon Studio, Rappahannock Belle Meade Schoolhouse — 6 miles south of Sperryville on Fit. 231. This week is the first week of our summer session — 8 weeks r, — July 10- September 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, 9:30-11am (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 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 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 636-8315 or Ellie at 675-3978 for more information. Harris Hollow: A spectacular hill-top setting set amidst The Peak, The Blue Ridge and \VdlfeJ4wantain_Beautifully pnvate^l a^s a chsuroin^)Cedar home ;:v‘c£esKP*-- ;-f v , ,: *. * j r 1 &-Jife. -?; $ $ * v | H 5 * 3. 1 j* ? *: T# ] i f s overlooks the Blue Ridge chain f surprisingly private acres. New t j 41 -^V:' . ■ - 1 place, hardwood floor, it system. REDUCED

Identity theft is real I saw something in the paper the other day about identity theft. Later, I was talking to my brother-in-law and he told me about a call he recently received from somebody, 136 Acres consisting of 5 lots with average size of 26 acres. Site covers the summit of Kcyser Mtn at the top of Gid Brown and Harris Hollow. New road built from bottom of mountain to the summit Built correctly with good gravel base and culverts. Large area on top of mountain cleared for an unparallel house site. Property is 1 parcel removed from Shen. National Park with exceptional views in all directions. Site provides the views and privacy not readily found any more in this area. The entire site is offered at a price of $1,650,000. There are no open open space easements on this site. Ideal for single home or future family use. Also, site would offer exceptional tax credits for VOF easement. Make plans to see this property as fall approaches. $12,692 per acre. Owners may offer tire mountain top lots later in the fall season at a market premium. 56 Acres with views of Blue Ridge Mtns. stretching from Chester Gap to Old Rag. Geared 2-4 acre house site with approved 4 bedroom septic field. Strong stream on site. Another very rare site with views that must be seen over this fall season. $700,000. Exclusive listing of Emily Henry. The most desired and sought after feature in Rappahannock real estate is views. Many properties are advertised with views, but sometimes they are overstated. These 2 properties may have the best views of any properties on the market in the 3 county area. allegedly at a bank, asking a bunch of questions, and they then asked for his social security number. He was smart enough to start asking some questions of his own, and the guy hung up. The caller was probably fishing for information to use or sell for fraudulent purposes. You really have to be careful. Let me tell you a short disaster story about identity theft, and how it plagues you for a long time. I retired from the federal government about five years ago. At the time, there were a lot of people leaving the agency where I worked, and the personnel department hired some outside contractors to process the ton of paperwork that is required when you retire. Apparently, during that process, someone copied or stole my social security number, date of birth, and other vital information. They used it to request new credit cards in my name from a lot of credit card companies. Those companies then checked my credit rating, and found it to be pretty good, and immediately issued credit,cards with a fairly high dollar limit. The nightmare begins The thief took these new credit cards, went to the nearest ATM machine and made maximum cash withdrawals. I knew nothing about this for several months. Then, a lending institution in Delaware called me one day at home. They wanted to know if I had applied for a credit card with them. I told them no. The caller said, “That’s what I figured.” And, then, she advised Flint Hill Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com me to check my credit reports, because someone was using my information to fraudulently obtain credit cards. That was the beginning of the nightmare. I won’t bore you by recounting the hundreds of hours I spent on the phone, writing letters, obtaining affidavits, etc., etc. It shall suffice to tell you that the effort to clear my financial record was worse than having your wisdom teeth pulled with no joy juice. Years later.... A few months ago I received a free credit report from one of the credit reporting agencies as a result of someone’s class action suit against an insurance company. On that report was new information, from 2005, about a loan that someone had secured in my name from a lending institution in California, in the amount of $43,000.00. I called that particular reporting agency, and after two days of trying, was able to speak to a real person. I told them about the mistake, and would they please investigate and take it off my record. They said they would investigate. A week ago I got an “updated” credit report, which still shbwed the adverse and incorrect information, and I got a letter from the reporting company saying they had, indeed, investigated the report and found the information correct! After repeated attempts, I got the reporting company on the line and informed them of their error. Oh, no sir, they said, that wasn’t an error. They checked with the lending institution and that information was correct. There was a bad loan against me. No amount of explaining was helpful. They had done their investigation, and that was the end of that. Now, if it really was incorrect, they said, I could contact the lending company in California and attempt to clear it up, and then I could have the lending company contact them to take it off my credit report. I pointed out that they were continuing to report false information on me, alter they had been informed that it was false, and they were destroying my credit worthiness. They should be liable for something. Sony, sir, nothing we can do. I will leave you to ponder the fix that I find myself in, but I wanted you to know this identity theft business is real. Please be careful. I will give you a further update in a week or two. In the meantime, don’t give out your personal information to anyone on the phone. The beat goes on Here’s what happened last week. Linda called an eye doctor for an appointment. The lady taking the information asked my wife for her social security number. I was standing nearby when Linda said to them, “You want my social security number?” f about went through the Big Woods, Amissville, YA 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 Howie Swaim 540-937-6124 540-522-3921 —Me Sunnyside Farm, Washington, VA One of the nations premier organic farms. A National Historic Registry farm of422 acres adjacent to the Shenandoah National I^ark with stunning views. 9 dwellings including beautifully renovated main manor house and 2 guest houses. Stables, hams, greenhouses and many other outbuilding;. 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, YA. 25 acres on Lirtle I-ong 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 am 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 Stone Rambler, Slate Mills, VA Spacious well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler. Lovely 2 acre level lot with mature trees and beautiful mountain views. Hardwood floors, new windows, stone foundation, and great family room with stone fireplace, built-in bookcases, and private deck off dining room. $399,000. Amy Sloanc Timbers 540-987-8668 lnnwilTimw ... i .. «, 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 Ixe Highway include large retail/officc space and a separate commercial kitchen. 5695,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major's Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several 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. $325,00(1. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier County. Rappahannock River frontage. Commanding views. Manicured lawns. Sparkling pool. Koi pond. Historic stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house, includes 2 master suites, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, solarium with jacu/./.i. Horse facilities include 5 stall barn with foaling room, wash stall and loft, run-in sheds and board fenced paddocks. $1,899,000. Amy Sloane Timbers, 540-987-8668 INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS • LOCAL AFFILIATE roof. We explained to the lady that we didn’t want to refinance our house, we just wanted an appointment to see the eye doctor. Why did she need Linda’s social security number? You can probably guess the answer. That’s the way we have always done it. Well, excuse me, but this ain’t this cowgirl’s first rodeo, and unless you can give me some really good reason why the eye doctor needs a social security number, you can forget it. Reluctantly, they backed off their request. Maybe we’re just too sensitive about this issue. Maybe not. More to come. Come to the carnival The Flint Hill carnival is on through this Saturday. Come out for this worthy cause and have a bit of fun. I hope to see you there. Identity Theft: Guard against a growing threat Do you have a twin? Not the kind who shares your looks and borrows your clothes. This one shares your social security number and borrows your credit cards. Then this scam artist swells your credit card debts, depletes your bank account, exploits your good name and severely erodes your economic strength and standing. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Consumer Affairs says this alarming situation is called identity theft, one of today’s fastest-growing crimes. Identity theft occurs when someone - without your knowledge or permission - uses your name, along with your personal and financial information, to commit theft or fraud when making purchases, opening credit card accounts, obtaining loans or executing many other possible transactions. In 2005, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 250,000 complaints about identity theft from people across the U.S. That number includes 5,163 Virginians whose complaints cited fraud related to credit cards (31%), phone or utilities (19%), banking (16%), employment (6%), government documents or benefits (6%) and loans (6%), as the most significant categories. How does ID theft work? First, thieves obtain financial and personal information. They may steal your mail or root through your trash to find bank statements, pre-approved credit applications, credit card receipts, phone bills, etc. Or they may steal your purse or wallet. They may also check discarded computers from which personal files were not properly deleted. ID thieves could also pay for information about you provided by inside sources. By posing as the representative of a legitimate company, they may “phish” credit card numbers, passwords or other details from unsuspecting consumers via phone or e-mail by claiming they are needed to resolve a problem with your account. What do identity thieves do with the information they steal from consumers? Using your name, date of birth and Social Security number, they may open new credit card accounts and run up substantial bills. They could open bank accounts and write bad checks; they might use your name to establish telecommunications or utility service. They may decide to take out auto loans to purchase cars or drain your bank account by counterfeiting your checks or debit card. Using your name and their own picture, scam artists may obtain photo identification such as a driver’s license or authorize electronic transfers of money in your bank account. They could also give your name to police during an arrest, so when they do not show up for their court date, a warrant is issued for your arrest. What are the warning signs that you are a victim of identity theft? You receive bills from unfamiliar companies because the thieves have opened new accounts in your name. You receive credit cards you did not apply for. You get calls from bill collectors trying to collect debts run up by the con artists. Your monthly bank statement and credit card bills do not arrive as usual because the thieves have See THEFT, Page B7

Rappahannock West Some of our most beloved friends have decided to relocate to the great Northwest. Here is a bit of news about them. Orting, Washington: Roger Klinger and Marvin Bennett are settled into a beautiful home at the base of Mt. Ranier. Their last load of furniture just arrived and Roger has already begun making his garden sculptures. He and Marvin are doing repairs on a guest cottage.. ..some of us have already made our reservations! Mukilteo, Washington: April Martin is missed by all, but now lives on a hill overlooking beautiful Puget Sound. Portland, Oregon: Lois Manookian has just moved into her new community. She reports that the chef is excellent and she has already been to three concerts. She was the recent overnight guest of Roger Klinger and Marvin Bennett in Orting, Washington. Bill and Linda Dietel, on their way to Alaska, stopped to have lunch with Lois in Portland. La Conner, Washington: My son’s family moved to this Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 charming waterfront art and fishing village last summer. I am headed West and will bring the two little boys back to Sperryville for a visit until September 2nd. Spending time with them is my priority. No column until September. Please send me information and I will include it next month. Keep cool and pray for rain! Garden Sculpture by Roger Klinger Theft From Page B6 changed the billing address on your accounts to delay your realizing the scam. You are unexpectedly denied credit because your delinquent payments have been reported to credit reporting agencies. Your credit reports show new accounts you did not authorize, inquiries from companies you did not contact, and changes to basic information that you did not request. What do you do if you think you are a victim . of identity theft? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that you take several actions immediately. First, contact the three major credit reporting agencies, TransUnion; (800-916-8800), Experian (1-888-397-3742), and Equifax (800-685-1111). Request that the fraud department flag your file with a fraud alert and get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name. Also ask the three agencies for copies of your credit report. You are entitled by law to receive a free copy of your credit report (www.annualcreditreport. com), when you request it, once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies. Review the reports carefully to determine what fraudulent activities may have occurred in your name. Next, contact the security division of any company for which an account has been tampered with or exploited. Be sure to follow up with a written account of the problem, so that you can utilize the provisions of the Fair Credit Billing Act to resolve errors on billing statements. It is also important to file a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Keep a copy of the report in case creditors ask for proof of the crime. Also report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission’s ID Theft Clearinghouse at 1-877-ID-Theft (1877-438-4338). Counselors will take complaints and advise you on how to deal with credit-related problems that may arise. If ID thieves, have tampered with existing credit card, bank, ATM or checking accounts, close the current account and when you open the new one, ask for password-only access or a new PIN. In Virginia, ID theft victims can obtain an Identity Theft Passport. It is a card, issued by the Virginia Attorney General’s Office (www.oag.state.va.us/ FAQs/FAQIDTheft.html#Passp ort), that victims can present to law enforcement or others who may question their identity. The Passport is available to any Virginian who has filed a police report about the identity crime and/or has obtained a court order expunging their record as a result of identity crime. now can you guard against identity theft? The Office of Consumer Affairs offers these suggestions: • Do not carry extra credit cards, your social security card, or passport except when specifically needed. • Call 1-888-50PTOUT (888-567-8688) to remove your name from the marketing fists of the three credit reporting bureaus which send preapproved offers of credit. • Register with the Direct Marketing Association’s Mail Preference Service (www.dmaconsumers.org) or PO Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512), and E-mail Preference Service (www.e-mps. org) to remove your name, home address and e-mail address from many national fists. • Add your phone number to the National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov to reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive at home. • Consider switching to an unlisted telephone number. • Tb reduce the opportunity for mail theft, consider install ing a locked mailbox at your home. • When ordering new checks, remove all extra personal information from the checks. • When paying bills, do not leave the envelopes containing your checks in your home mailbox for the postal carrier to pick up. Mail these items from the post office or a mail box. • Maintain a fist of all your accounts - bank, credit cards, utilities - including account numbers, expiration dates, and customer service phone numbers, for ready reference. For questions about identity theft or any other consumer topic, please contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Consumer Affairs toll-free in Virginia at 1-800-552-9963 or in the Richmond area, at 7862042. You may also click on Live Help at www.virginia.gov. You will find more information at the Department’s Web address at www.vdacs.virginia.gov Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services % PAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOORCES 540-675-1 190 or 540-987-9006 H H H H H fyou are considering a purchase or Investment, or would like yow property effectively marketed to reach the highest level of buyers—give us a caD. our webpage for latest available properties — not all are in the MLS! TRIVIA: Virginia became an English Crown Colony and ‘ was considered a "common weal" meaning for the "common good' thusly becoming a Commonwealth. H Congrats to Trish for the successful sale of her Ben Court listing in Warren countyl H M Butch Zindel, Broker, GRI ABR butch@rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Trish Bartholomew tbartl ©earthlink.net tat www.KappahannockRealEstateResources.com [Q _MW_—I_—I_Wlliu JIL -IIMl L 1 Country Living in Rappahannock County LOCH Haven - Beautifully appointed 7700 sq. ft. 4 bdr. brick home, on 40 acres on Mountain Run Lake. Great seasonal views from the expansive rear decks. 5 mi. from Culpeper. $2,375<000 Contact Peter Wiley 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. $379,000 Contact Cheri Wixxlard Ulii '■fciEU*"!! * ™ -- ** South Poes Row - Beautiful private wooded lot with building site on a high knoll overlooking a large pond. Perfect tor horses, hunting, and outdoor recreation. $499,000 Contact Chen Woodard ROUND Hill Farm - A picture perfect 57 acre retreat. Remodeled 1770’s farm house with a lodge-like ambience, bam. bunk house, spring house and cabana by the large pond. $1,145,000 Contact Cheri WoitJanJ The Farm at Walnlt Grove - a spectacular 64+/- acre tract in one of the most desirable areas of Rappahannock County. Includes often pasture, woods, bams. pond. $895,000 Contact Cheri Woodard F.T. VALLEY Road - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s inost scenic roads. 10 +/- acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $359,000 Contact Martin Woodard The Mium 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. $7^5,000 Contort Thome Amliter H.\ZEL River Farm - Outstanding K5+/- acre horse farm in the FT Valley. Spectacular setting with long river frontage. Private three bdr. contemporary home with gotiimet kitchen. S2.550.000 ConUu t Justin // Wiley R(X 'KEDOE - Beautiful!) remodeled contemporary home on M acres with sweeping views of die Blue Ridge. 3 BDR. 3 BTH. screened porch. su>ne fireplace. More land available. $579,000 Contact Chert Woodard Hi m: ROAD - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County. this 50 + acres will make an ideal horse fame The land is mostly open with great nxxuitain views and a strong stream $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley WaLSVT Branch - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr. 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace. 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $849,001) Contact Peter Wiley Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Managing Broker Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080

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(703)798-8712 101 Open Houses OPen House Sunday, Aug. 20th, 1p-4p, 3BR, 2.5BA, many upgrades. 103 Barbados Place, Stephens City. (540)869-5369 OPEN HOUSE Sunday Aug. 20 1-4 PM 130 Duke Drive Sterling Pembrooke $289,000 Top Condition Call Jeanne @ Long and Foster (703)346-2840 Real Estate for Sale V_1_) Residential Buidling Lots Goldvein-9+ Acres building lot $229K Hume-5+ Acres, mountain views $350K Jeffersonton-5 Acres $294K, Jeffersonton-10 Acres $395K, 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 Elkton, VA $745,000 117 acres + 2500 sq ft 1840's Victorian Home. 1600 ft. river frontage on Shenandoah River. Protected by conservation easement. One additional house site Allowed. COTTONWOOD Greg W. Keeler • 540 478 5232 Cell Sales — Townhouses V___J 43062 Candlewick Square Leesburg, VA $4ua.uuu Nipt rk lv>t ,iiion. -4 l>1 v. VS HA. Hri^lu km lien, I.arye l\vk. laillv tmnhcJ basement w walk our Agent uill ptovitle I veai 41MS Viaii.tntv Jenny Villatoro Realtor rVj. IWi 240.286.6773 I i\ 240.539.0262 £0®I 1426 Rockville Kike. Rockville, MD 20852 { \ Q99 Rentals — “ Houses V J Amissville: Lake front cottage available Sept 1st. Huge deck off bedrooms and FR overlooking the water! Sliding glass doors from Great Room open to lake and garden. Access to 2 lakes & Rappahannock River . 2 BR/1 BA, heat pump/cac. 15 miles from Warrenton & to Rt 66 at Marshall. Pets case by case. $1,100/mo. Owner agent 540-675-3991 or s h e r r y @ sherrysnyder. com. Catlett, 6BR, 2 story, basement, in-law-suite, apt over garg. 5 acs $ 2 8 0 0 / m o . 540-272-6307 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 ( ' 122 V._ FOR SALE I Hlghgrove Estates I Springfield _ Sales — Houses 5 Bedrooms 4 5 Bath. $924,900 View this and 5 other homes this Sunday! For Details and a Tour Schedule Call toll-free 24 7 at 1-800-560-9648 Recording # 4543 a* Vtffehnur CB — Gene Miller O' Arigeiniar RedltC'S - Sr 022 Rentals — Houses Charming 2br, 1 5ba, office. guest house neai Warrenton, 65+ great Eat-in kit, skylights great deck, peacefu atmosphere, sec. dep ref's. $1250/mo.540347-9009 Cottage 1BR, sm study. LR. eat-in kitchen on 1 ac. Near Marshall, no pets. $750/mo. www. geocities.com/rbcrv 407-469-2454. ESTATE PROPERTY in No. Fauquier Co, VA, 5br, 4.5ba, on 37.89 acs, for info and showing call: Virginia Wright, Weichert Realtors, (540)219-9531 Historical log cabin partially turn, kitchenette, BA. electric & wood heat, ac. no pets, non-smkg environment. 3 mis from Washington. VA $530.mo plus dep Refs credit ck 540 675-3627. LEESBURG/ARCOLA: Horse Farmlette Modern 2BR. 1B. skylts. CAC. Country home. Avail stable, tack rm for horses $1450 mo + 1 mos sec Call Paul 540-454-7270 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD' 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 Real Estate for Sale Commercial Lots: 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 Residential Development Potential: Haymarket. 24 Acres - $1 5M Olafsen Realty 169 Broadview Ave., Warrenton (540)347-1505 www.olatsen.com Highland Commons Apartment Homes 12 Walker l)r. Warrenton, V\ 20186 540-341-7400; KSImananenient.com Think Bin- Live Smart. \ KSI Small Living (\>ii\iiiuiut\. Highland Commons oftcis I he features. ameiniies cC prime location \ou \e dieameJ o! al a price sou can allord Apartments from $910/mo •Spacious 2 & 3 BRs •l ull si/e W’/D in apts •Wall/wall carpel •Adult & children s pools •Tennis courts •Playground 022 Rentals Houses LINDEN Available SepM. 3 bed,2 bath like new home on 11 acres In LINDEN Virginia. Convenient to I66 and to • Rte 50.$1595 month. 1 year lease. Call David 540-222-2625. MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. 540-635-0400 Linden/Front Royal, Private 5ac home vci ume ceiling, views deck. W O. D W CAC frplc. 3BR. 2BA, nev exit 13/1-66. $1500 n ■ . (540)683-1998 LOVETTS.VILLE Area Top floor brick r : :ti 3BR, 2BA. fpl. -ill i appls $1400 mo l iii 540-882 3686 Lovettsville/Waterford. Beaut, home Ig iut w mtn. views 3BR. 3BA pine firs. Luxunc. Master suite, h/t’uh 1/2 hr to Duile$ 1 9 0 0 mo 540-822-4160 r Never lived-in! 4BR, 3.5BA. 3 !vl. new S F H in Lakeview of C'iiIpeper. walkout bsmt. porch brick. $1600 mo Pets neg Call R a k e s h (703)475-6673 ORLEAN. VA. i■ Victorian 1 I n - quaint villaae. oM, 2.5BA. AC. rf Jim mo Refs540 2 7; Purcellville: 1 2 ac ruin town loc. sp.ji O'.i 2.5ba fain w fm n dated kit, screen- • porcti. fenced yam W O, 2 car gar !0 buy option avail u (540)338-1183 Fauquier Times-Democrat Where the Readers Aie1 \ Call Today 540-347-421? r— 122 V_ Sales — Houses | Hiifiixrovr i v/ if ' Sprint*fit /,' I 5 H. lll%»1 '!-• i \ k m this amt 5 ••'li. • Imhik> this s»iihI.i\ ! la I Vi.uK .nl.i hn • i .ill t«>41 lav .* i." ti l~NW>-564>-**»4,N Ktvonliiii; # 454 ' H (>t nr .\hl f rt" \n ».*« Inna A'. < ih

022 V_ Rentals — Houses . . 1 J Rappahannock Co. • 1BR, 1BA, bsmt apt. utils incl. $650 •Cape Cod, 3BR. 1 BA, all appls, partial bsmt on Ig lot. $1200 • Madison Cty. 3BR, 2BA, full bsmt. vront & rear deck. All appls. Views of Old Rag. Near hiking. $1250. Call Piedmont Property, Inc. 540-675-1675 Rapp County, 1BR house in village of Flint Hill. Originally a tavern. Heart pine floors, clawfoot tub. Very cozy. $990/mo. Dep. clean cred & refs req'd. 540-675-1190 540-937-5703 SFH nice,10 mis to Warr, down Rt. 211.. 2 acs, 2nd fir for rent: 2BR, priv BA, Kit. privs. W/D, sat TV. must like cats, $650/mo. incl utils (except phone), 540-937-7815. Sumerduck; 5.68 acres, updated rambler with 1980 sq ft on 1 level. $1 400/mo Call A s s i s t 2 S e I I (540)288-9880 SUMMIT POINT. Jefferson County. WV. Lrg single Fam home w'gar on 3’-? acres. Built in 2000. 4BRs, 3''2B. all appl s. CAC, oak & tile firs, covered front porch, lrg deck off back, well & septic, barn & pasture avail for add I rent. Sec dep., credit appl. $2500/mo. Call 540-955-1384. The Plains / Old Tavern, Quaint & private 2br w/ loft, 1ba. W/D, DW, Screen Porch, deck on 5 wooded acs, $1100/ mo Close to I-66, 540-253-5555 ext.223 Vintage Stone house on quiet farm centrally located b/t 1-66 & Middleburg in The Plains. VA. Newly renovated; 5BR, 3 full BA. LR. DR. Butler's pantry, 2 frplcs, Ig country kitch w/ DAW. Incl sep upstairs loft/ staff quarters w/ 2BR, full BA & sitting room w/ Ig skylight. Full bsmt laundry room w/ W/D. Bsmt grge. $2500/mo +util. Pets allowed. Refs req d. Please call (540)253-5228. M-F (9-5) or Iv msg. Warrenton, 3BR, 1 ba. house on 490ac farm ($1300.mo) 8 stall barn with paddocks & fields. $ 1 2 0 0 / m o (540)743-6994, 540-860-2525 Waterford Farm 4BR, 2B. hrdwd firs. Elec HT/wdburning stove. 2 fplcs. No indr pets. $1600. 703-727-2945 C—c Rentals — ^ Shared Housing) Gainesville- Irg new . non-smoking house on golf course. Whole house amenities.$550 + util. (703)244-7132. Lake Anna, VA- Luxury waterfront home under construction. Over 5.000 square feet, 4 bedrooms (including 2 master suites), 4.5 bathrooms, on 1 acre in Louisa County. Features large swimming pool with large waterfall. stone facade, carport (with stone arches), multi-level patios. outdoor kitchen & bar, boathouse, poolhouse. Top of the Line! Buy it now & customize the finishing touches to suit your taste Call (540) 894-3139 Room for rent. $250/mo + utilities Whole house amenities. Call Victor 540-364-6024 / 077 V_ Rentals — Townhouses Ashburn (Belmont Greene)- 2 Ivl. 3 BR 2 5 BA. 2 car garage. W D. FP. like new, 1st floor master BR $1875 301-537-6256 GAINESVILLE 4BR, 3.5 BA, 3 LVL, FP, deck, $ 1495/mo. Will Farley (540)219-6617 Leesburg/Potomac Stn: 2000sf +. 3 4BR 3 5BA. fin bsmt. new carpt. fncd yd AvI 9/1. $1750. 905 257 3397 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 080 ° Office V.. BY OWNER 540-347-5555, assigned parking & utilities included. 30 Ashby St. Warrenlon Stc 102-103. $850/ mo; Suite 109. $500/ mo. In Town Office Storage Unit 16. ' 1 (Hi sq ft. $75; Unit 30. 2(X) sq ft. $125; ’ Unit 33. 170 sq ft. $90 Fauquier Why commute? Set your office up in quaint, down-’ town Remington. New businesses and remodeling ongoing. Ground floor location. Plenty of parking. $1000/mo. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 f 095 V_ A Vacation — Sales J 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. iooFw Sah>'l w By Owner V J Sumerduck, VA, 4BR, 2BA rambler, 3.8 ac, pond, beautiful private road, porch, finish w/o bsmt, brick/ siding. $335K. 540-752-9100 BETTER HURRY! $375,000 IN ASHBURN Reduced by $25,000, this beautiful 2 level end unit condo built in 2002 feels like a detached home w/2 car garage, 1 st floor master, patio, FP and lots of great features in the convenient and fabulous Belmont Greene neighborhood. Immediate occupancy available! •Jo Ann @ Carter Braxton Real Estate (703) 405-4395 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 122 Vl_ 5fttoi «*• Houses ChantillySo. Riding. THMUST SELLBRING ALL OFFERS! 3BR. 2 l/2 BA. 3 Lvl, l -car gar. Close hip. warr. Immed occupancy. $395,000. Potomac Realty 703-362-5027 Clarke County: New cedar house, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmt, 1/2 ac. Beautiful views. $330k. (703)819-1211. Herndon- SFH Fox Mill Ests 4BR. 3 1/2 BA. Fin. Bsmt. totally upgrad. thru out. priv. fncd yrd. wlk to shop. Closing help! $595,000. Potomac Realty 703-362-5027 LEESBURG & Purcellville: Lease with option to buy available. Owner will give back $20k or more in rent towards purchase. Call 703-307-5774. Rate Protected! Sumerduck ranch, 10acs, 3/4BR, 2ba, 2 car attchd, barn, wrkshp, fncd, fish pond, must see! Edie Parish, Keller Williams Realty (540)220-0907 _I_ SFH - LEESBURG - 3BR, 2BA- Full Fin Basement/ Fenced yard $399,999. Please call 703-470-0466 for appt. Shen Farms, Frt RylNew Home-under const. Split toyer, 1 +ac, 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D, FP. 540-408-3796. 255K. Winchester: 3BR home, fenced yard, hardwood firs, central air, deck, off street prkg, major appliances included. $232,900. Call for appt. 540-247-0114. 133 Sales — Lots & Acreage 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. $265,000. Call Sherry at Re/Max 4Regency 540-675-4901 Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w/state 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. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 133 Rappahannock Casfleton-50 + Wooded acres, tjeaut hardwoods, springs/ stream on property, private & protected $652,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster Rappahannock Washington - Rare find 131.5 acres in 5 parcels sold together. Mountaintop homesite with Views in all directions $1,650,000 Washington - 27 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 ( 135 V_ Sales — Real Estate 100% Easy Financing Fixer Uppers, 1st time buyers & New homes. $1 000/down. (703)881 -0898 www.WalkerMLS.com 1 yr of FREE GAS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, READY NOW. Cedar rancher w/opcn floor plan, split BR design, stainless steel app. kit island, hd rm level laundry, 2 car gar. 3 hd. 2hth. unftn bsmt. I ac. Apple Mt is right of 1-66/ Linden, www. RitaDixon.com, Rita Dixon, Stonewall Realty, 540.622.7613 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. BEAUTIFUL: 25 picturesque acres of rolling hills, about 20 in fenced pasture, the remaining in hardwoods, stocked pond. 4-stall barn, shed, electric, driveway, 5 miles South of Sperryville, Great Homesite, $499K 540-897-9329. 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 Sumerduck; 5.68 acres, updated rambler with 1980 sq ft 1 level. C eared area for barn, garage, etc. $395K. Call Assist2Sell, 540-288-9880. Warrenton $2500/mo. Woods at Warrenton. 1st time rental. 4br, 3.5 ba, 3 fin. Ievels+ 3 cargar. Only 3 yrs'old. Cul-de-sac. RE/ MAX Allegiance, Pat Keightley 703-503-4283 "ZERO DOWN" Free list of homes w/picsavailable with no downpaymentFree recorded message 1-800-948-6951 ID#1043 Realty One, Inc I BUY HOUSES-cash! Stop foreclosures/ double payments. No commissions/fees. (888)886-9091 Lv msg Manassas Park, auto body shop, $1', 1 £>0,000, indies a 5987 sq ft warehouse condo, equip & business. Wright-Realty. com, 703-368-8136, Ed. 104 Retirement RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $145/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 1920's Carriage. All tree's for horses included. Garaged for 50 years. $2,600.00. Beautiful yard ornament. Call: 304-728-0391 Fumfture/ .. > 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% Blowout Sale. Mattress, Bedroom & Sofa sets. Limited Supply! 703-898-8768. Full Size matt/box set. Brand new in plastic. $120. 703-263-7888. Kenmore Washer & Dryer, $250/both or sell separately. You haul. Please call (540)349-0317 King Pillowtop Matt/ Box set. $225. New in plastic w/warr. Can deliver. 703-378-8866.. Leather Sofa & Love Seat Brand new in crate - Lifetime warranty. List $1,800, sell $799. 703-378-8866. Microfiber Sofa & Loveseat. Stain resistant lifetime warranty new in crate. List $1,500 sell $495. 703-263-7888. Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set new in plastic with warranty. $125. Can deliver. 703-263-7888. 939 ; . ] Yard Sates I V J Flea Market Fox Den Antiques 7am 8/19. Local artist featured. Save $5. w/ this ad on $25 inside purchase. 540-347-1162 Gdurmet Garage Sale! Sat 8/19, 9a-12p, Specialty items. Lg peacock wicker chairs $50, Asian art, carvings, glass punchbowl set, much more. 312 Piedmont Ave, Washington. Rain/Shine, Sat. 8/19, 7am-? 116 Rappahannock St, Warrenton f . •■■ ■ • »> 99 GEHL 1448 PAVER. Runs good, must sell. $1 3,500/080. (540)379-9006 AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motorina Also, Atlas, Tyco, AFX, Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. Perfect $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will separate. (703)875-2215. Hot Tub: 7 person. Hot Springs, new cover & recently serviced. $1000. 540-222-3828 HOT TUB: Never used, 31 jets, seats 6. waterfall, life warr. msrp $6900. Must Sell $3500. 571-237-5015 POOL TABLE- 8 ft. solid wood still in box. 1 in. slate, access. MSRP $6,495 Must sell, $1495. 571-237-5015. Redskins: .4 preseason tickets + parking. 42 yd line undercover, exc seats, price: face value. 540-222-3828 273 Pete AKC Black Lab puppies for sale. Available 9/4. $1000. (540)364-1876, Tunderl 23@aol.com Lab pups, AKC/OFA, yellow, M/F, raised w/ kids. Champ field trial/ hunt line. Wormed, 1st shots. (540)825-4688 3 cats, spaid, black, white & tabby, 2 female, 1 male, indoor cats. Need good home. (540)829-1114 Free Church Type piano. 540-439-2267 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975free to good home only! puppies, 8 weeks old, mix breed, sweet & loving personality. 240-393-7719 SHREDDED PAPER free, mixed colors, in large bags. Good for packing, bedding, garden mulch etc. 10-30 bags for weekly picku p s . U - h a u I . 703-779-2100 ECHO 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 LAID-OFF RECENTLY? I As the worttfs busiest tiuckng company, Schneider Natofd’s business s gwro and we’re hmj. • Experience reward but not leqursd • Company-provided COL training hr qualified candidates • $34^00457^00 (depending on experience • Immediate benefits for experienced rtiws • •Sign-on bonus may apply Apply OnflneO wnnoiaonooMoni Ora»HOMMWE|t«W-7«3| ECEM«W 2006-2007 POLICY FOR PROVIDING FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS July 1,2006 Rappahannock County Public School System today announced its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs. Each school and/or central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for either free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of food stamp households or who receive Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible for free meals. Children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway may also be automatically eligible for free meals. Foster children, who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, may be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom the reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income. Children who are members of households participating in WIC may also be eligible for free or reducedprice meals based on the household's income. Household Size 8 For Each Add'l Family Member- ADO Maximum Household Income for Free Meals $12,740 $17,160 $21,580 $26,000 $30,420 $34,840 $39,260 $43,680 +4,420 Household Income For Reduced Price Meals $12,740,01- $18,130 $17,160.01-$24,420 $21,580.01-$30,710 $26,000.01-$37,000 $30,420.01 -$43,290 $34,840.01-$49.580 $39,260.01-$55.870 $43,680.01-$62,160 +$6,290 Application forms are being distributed to all households.with a letter informing households of the availability of free or reduced price meals for their children Applications are also available at the principal's office in each school and at the central office. To apply for free or reduced price meals^households must only fill out one application per household and return it to the school division. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for determining eligibility and verification o data. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For school officials to determine eligibility for free or reduced price benefits, households receiving food stamps or Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) only ave to list their child(ren) s name, and food stamp or TANF case number, and an adult household member must sign the application Households who do not list a food stamp or TANF case number, including WIC households, must list the names of all household members, t e amount and frequency of the income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application If the household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available. The application must be signed by an adult household member in order to be aonrovpd Under the provisions of the free and reducedprice meal policy. BrendaV Payne. F^Sefv^ D.ecISr^ll review agKons and deterrnn nf the Pin hT? °f J®® reduce? pnCe meals cannot be aPProved un|ess it is complete Households dissatisfied with the ruing of the eligibility determining official may wish to discuss the decision with the official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either verbally or in writing to; Dr. Robert Chappell Superintendent 6 Schoolhouse Rd Washington. VA 22747 540-987-8773 y dppe auPe"nienaeni, b Households may apply for free or reduced price meals at any time during the school year. If a household is not eligible now but has a change, sue is a decrease in household income, and increase in household size, becomes unemployed or qualifies for food stamps or TANF, the househo d should con act the school for an application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household s income fall at or below the levels shown in the income chart. Households that receive food stamps or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) do not have to complete an application for free or reduced price student meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation, obtained directly for the Virginia Department of Social Services, that a child is a member of a household currently receiving food stamps or is receiving TANF School of.icials will notify these househo'ds'of their eligibility Households who are notified of their eligibility, but who do not want their children to receive free meals must contact the school Food stamp and TANF households should complete an application if they are not notified of their eligibility within the first 10 days of the new school year In accordance with Federal law and U S Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color national origin sex age or disability To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA. Director Office of Civil Rights Room 326W Whitten Building 1400 Independence Ave SW. Washington. DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice & TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer '• . f 545 Fufl Time Employment Tsrp Full-Time: Starting at $27,730 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 17.50% locality pay) TSA Job Fair Wednesday. August 16th Martinshurg Works 4WV Center 295 Monroe St. Berkeley Pta/a Martinshurg. WV 12:30pm-4:00pm Minimum Requirements: U S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: http://Lsacareers.recruitsoft.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 ortation >-\ Transport fc) Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN m COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD APARTMENT LIVING “SENIOR” RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR MH/MR #405-7-18 Full-Time Position to work in Culpeper providing support to adults with MH or MR. MUST BE FLEXIBLE in schedule, weekend hours included. BS degree or equivalent experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. $31,912.93 per/yr MEAL SITE COORDINATOR #107-7-17 Part-time (25/hrs/wk) Located at Orange Nutrition Site. Supervise and plan activities for center. Preparation for food service. Monitor medication of some clients. Knowledge of local community. Skilled in recreational activities and crafts. Associates degree in social services or equivalent experience. $11.63 per/hr Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Monday, August 28, 2006. Human Resources P.O.Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701. (540>825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEO/AA KJennings@nxsb.org DINING ROOM STAFF-CAPTAIN, SERVERS, ETC VALET PARKING FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF GIFTSHOP HVAC GENERAL MAINTENANCE/PAINTER ♦FILL & PART-TIME AVAILABLE* Are you free in the days or evenings? Do you want to work with the best? Are you the best at what you do? If so we want to meet you! Work in a friendly atmosphere with available benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! Apply in person at: The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at 389D Middle Street (above the post office) in Washington VA, or EMAIL RESUME TO kbalsis@theinnatlittlewashlngton.com , WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long 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 ❖ HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY AIDE ❖ FLOOR TECHNICIAN 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 SALES EXECUTIVES 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 a Sales 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 ©me$ Newspapers || northern Virginia Place an Ad They WORK! Call 347-4222 Times Community Newspapers, For all of you^ Employment needs.

ityapy lot porter Daytime & Evening. Great work environment. Call: 540-341-2072 or apply in person: Country Chevrolet 11 Lee Highway East Warrenton, VA 20186 CONSTRUCTION Corbett Construction is a Fairfax, VA-based commercial GC seeking the lollowing positions: ♦ PROJECT MANAGERS $$$ SIGNING BONUS!!! Provide overall mgmt. direction to multiple projects & maintain liaison w/prime clients. Responsibilities incl: direct communication w/ owners & architects; RFI & submittal processingprocurement of subcontractors & materials- budgeting; project sched. & 3+ yrs. exp. We are seeking candidates w/high-end & fast-track, interior tenant construction bkgrds for projects up to Support 2-3 project mgrs; data entry; word processing; faxing; create RFI & submittal logs; process submittals & assist as needed. Great entry level position w/oppty for advancement. 2+ yrs. exp. in construction admin, field or college. Competitive comp. pkg. & salary, health benefits & 401K. Resume to: amorgan@corbettco.com or fax to: 703-534-9411. EOE M/F/H/V Flexible hours $5M. ♦ ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER TUTORS WANTED for In-Home and/or On-Site tutoring at AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. Must be degreed & preferably, have teaching credentials or tutoring experience. Background checks req'd Respectable rates. Call Susan at: (540)351-0826 EXPRESS MOTCL*’*U1TE* Now Hiring: • Grounds/Maintenance ’ • Housekeeping, Benefits Included Call: (540) 341-3461 %i fy‘ v Warrenton, VA FRONT DESK CLERK Must be reliable & dependable to able to work nights & weekends. HOUSEKEEPING GREAT PAY Benefits available. Excellent opportunity for the right people! Retirees welcome! COMFORT INN 540-349-8900 Previous applicants need not apply. northern Virginia Times Community Newspapers, an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties has immediate openings for the following positions: Sales Executives Full-time / Part-time Reston, Warrenton & Leesburg, VA Circulation Manager Full-time Reston, VA Operations Manager Part-time Leesburg, VA Sales Coordinator Part-time Warrenton, VA Photographer Full-time Leesburg, VA Administrative Assistant Full-time Leesburg, VA Ad Process Coordinator Part-time Leesburg, VA Graphic Designers Full-time and Part-time Leesburg, VA Reporter Full-time Berryville, VA Page Designer Part-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HumanResource@timespapers.com Fax to: 703.435.9754. Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer * * *POST OFFICE* * * Hiring immediately, Warrenton Office. Substitute Rural Carriers. Need reliable vehicle w/ A.T. also current DMV record. $13.24 - $16.45 / hr. 540-347-45*6 ' Times Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia is looking for Fulltime and Part-time Administrative Assistant to join its team in Leesburg Virginia. Duties: O Monitor operations of the entire department. • Serve as a liaison between all departments. • Coordinate department reports. • Answer phones. Qualifications: O Strong organizational skills and administrative talents. • Able to multi-task. O Pleasant telephone manner. O 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 0 Career Growth Development Programs • Complimentary Classified Advertising • Credit Union Equal Opportunity Employer If interested, please email your resume to HumanResource®timespapers.com or fax to (703) 435-9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources. NORTHERN VIRGINIA Airline NORTHWEST AIRLINES. NWA Now Hiring! Northwest Airlines is now hiring parttime luggage handlers and customer service agents for Reagan National. Baltimore/Washington, and Dulles International Airport. Please attend our open house on August 23 at Crystal City Sheraton from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 One block off Metro -OrAugust 24 at Four Points by Sheraton from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7032 Elm Rd Baltimore, MD 21240 Take hotel shuttle in from BWI -OrAugust 25 at The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 102 Heritage Way NE Second Floor Leesburg, VA 20176 Free Parking Be prepared to fill out an extensive application (including 10 yr work history and 7 yr residential history) and interview. Both positions start at $9.00 per hour. Northwest Airlines recognizes and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dental Hygienist Busy, friendly, dental practice looking for Rart-time hygienist. Interested, please contact our office at: 540-347-2777 SALES COORDINATOR Arcom 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. The 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&imespape rs.com or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources northern Virginia Staff Photographer Times Community Newspapers is seeking an experienced photo journalist to join its award-winning photography staff in Northern Virginia. This is an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have substantial internship experience, the willingness and ability to shoot a variety of assignments, and excellent written and oral communication. Hard work, determination, the ability to sympathize with subjects, a teamwork mentality, flexibility and sense of humor are a must. Experience with Canon Digital equipment and appropriate computer software programs is essential. The perfect candidate will also have a desire to generate new story ideas, in-depth and otherwise, and follow through with them. We pride ourselves on a high level of ethical standards as well as strong creative visual storytelling. To apply, send a CD portfolio of your best work with a cover letter and resume, including professional references, to: Saul Stoogenke, Photo Editor, Loudoun Times- Mirror, 9 East Market Street, Leesburg, Va 20176. Or, e-mail your cover letter and resume with a link to your URL to: sstoogenketdtimespapers.com Deadline: August 19. EOE &me$ K Community Newspap<*»s NORTHERN VIRGINIA f . \ Full Time Employment ELECTRICIANS w/min 5 yrs exp & exp'd helpers wanted. Excl oppty. Steady commercial work. Call 800-640-1005 ext 215 Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Barn Help Wanted PT/FT, Muck, feed & turnout, must be reliable, call (540)364-3099 DELIVERY DRIVER Millwork company in Warrenton, VA. Sleeks reliable delivery driver. Driving record required. Early start hours (3am-5pm). competitive pay and benefits. Please call 540-347-4551 x117 or email jexum@gcablnet. com Diesel Mechanic FT w/benefits. Dulles area. Call Chad or Harry 30I-498-3696 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 Carpenters Seeking carpenters of all levels to design and construct forms with a high degree of complexity. Qualified candidates must be able to plan, lay out work from drawings, blueprints or verbal instructions. Position requires completion of formal apprenticeship or equivalent training experience. Drafters CAD operators of all levels needed at rapidly expanding engineering department located in Midland Virginia. Team focus, ability to visualize in 3D and a good work ethic are key components of the successful candidate. Join our team of skilled CAD operators at a precast concrete manufacturing facility with multi-plant operations serving projects throughout North America. Concrete Safety Systems A Concrete Barrier Rental Company has an exciting opportunity for a crew leader! The qualified candidate will primarily be responsible for coordinating their JJ Hooks product from site delivery, road placement, product return and product maintenance. Individual must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to follow through, and be able to motivate and lead others. Bi-lingual a plus! Crane Operator for yard in Midland, VA. Smith-Midland Corp., a pre-cast concrete manufacturer, located in rural Virginia, has an immediate opening for an experienced operator who is familiar with rough terrain. We offer competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefit package. We oiler a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA $2728 Fax: 540-439-1627 careers@smlthmidland.com 545 FMtTkm cmpioymem ■ J FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. W( 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 Heavy Equipment Operators •Loader •Dozer •Hoe •Pipe Foreman Top pay, Great Benefits, Established Co. 540-295-2303 LPN-RN-MA Busy medical office in Warrenton seeks experienced, friendly, customer-oriented, energetic, teamoriented person for clinical position. Full time/ part time, benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply fax resume w/ ref 's to 540-341-7091. MEDICAL TYPIST F/T pos. avail in Manassas for a typist must have cxc. comp, skills, medical term a plus and the ability to type 60 wpm. addtn'l duties may be required Great salary & benefit pkg avail. Pis send resume to: fax 540-687-8256 or email: resumes(s thejacksonclinies. com Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 SCHEDULER Non-smkg steel company in Sterling, VA nr Dulles Airport, has opening for entry Ivl Dispatch/ Scheduler. Hrs 7:00-4.00. constr. environ. Duties to include some clerical data entry, scheduling orders for fabrication &• delivery, making & receiving phone calls Good organizational skills req d. Fax resume to: 703-471-9527 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 RECEPTIONIST PT. For busy Dermatology practice. Competitive salary. Fax resume to 540-341-0940 ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ MEDICAL Full time positions available for a dependable front desk, admin assistant in our professional Physical Therapy offices. Must have computer experience and customer service skills. Great salary & benefit package available. Pis send resume to: fax 540-687-8256 or email: resumes® thejacksonclinics. com 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 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT/PT DIETARY COOK Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Sarah at 571-248-6100 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 leathawashington@ 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 Please contact Leatha at 571-2486100or by email at leathawashington® flhrcenter.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 Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 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 yursk 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 Arct. Rep Patient Acct. Rep will place follow up calls to insurance carriers to identify 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. Y-RAY TECH AI UK FT, Hours'are 8:30-5:00 pm. M-F Position involves developing x-ray film, filing & clerical duties in the x-ray department. Prior experience in a medical setting preferred. Y-RAY TECHNOLOGIST FT position available for a registered technologist in an Orthopaedic Practice. Position is Monday - Friday, no routine nights. Experience preferred but will consider recent graduate of a recognized training program. 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

r 545 \__ Full Urn* Employment (ms r Full Time Employment Construction PIPE FOREMAN a. PBFW DOZER OPERATOR Health. dental, 401k available Ricky L. Brown & Son, Inc. (540)347-6628 INSTALLERS Installers wanted for 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 TRUCK DRIVER To operate flush truck, lowboy & dump truck; must have tanker endorsement. 540-439-7350 U 4 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. Automotive MECHANIC Jim Harris Buick, Pontiac, GMC Experienced ASE Certified Mechanic, State Inspector s license. Experience preferred, not required. Contact the Service Dept: 540-347-3341 Architecture PROJECT MANAGER A Fairfax. VA based commercial GC is seeking a project manager with design-build experience. Seeking an individual who wishes to be involved in a project from the design phase up to project completion. Candidate must be energetic and possess project accounting skills. The right candidate will provide input on design, prepare drawings and manage the construction through punch list under the supervision of senior staff members. Candidate must be proficient with CAD. 2+ yrs experience in architecture/construction management or college. Competitive comp. pkg. & salary, health benefits and 401K. Resume to: cunstruction01@hotmail.com or fax to 703-534-9411. EOE M/F/H/V. Counselors/Therapists needed to provide Intensive In-Home Counseling services for youth with emotional and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Growing agency seeks proactive, creative Counselors who can work both independently and collaboratively. Master's Degree preferred / Bachelor's with one year of direct care experience considered / four years of direct care experience considered for mentoring positions. Conversational Spanish skills a plus. Those interested in working with at-risk adolescent males are encouraged to apply. Must pass FBI Background Check, DSS Central Registry Check, DMV driving record check, and TB screening. Email resume to: careers@cou nsel i ng interventions.com or fax: 540-972-4639 GIFT SHOP-RETAIL 'FULL & PART-TIME AVAILABLE* Upscale retail gift shop needs an up-beat, enthusiastic, responsible, diligent team player. We are looking for an individual who is self motivated and able to multitask m a fast paced environment. Must be willing to work 2 weekends each month. In return we offer work in a friendly atmosphere with great benefits, flexible hours & competitive wages! Apply in person at: The Inn at Little Washington Human Resources Office located at Middle & Main Street in Washington VA, or call Kyle Balsis @ 540-675-3838 for more information Turn Up the Heat on Your Career! As ArnenGas, the nation's larged propane WE ARE GROWING! I W*> hr*-- immedwie openings for hard-working, customer [I «i.'sed rnrlMtltials ,11 :*ji Warreutxi hulturn VA location aI DELIVERY DRIVERS to dcltvt.1 propane to out customer | We Offer • Competitive Wages ■ Paid training • Paid Uniforms | • (xeellent HeaitWI.ife Insurance and Moie ! ■ i Weeks P.wt Vai alum i • 10’IK) Plan Mati p. (.narameed 40hr Week * Ovenime Opportunity Requirements include • iM CDt wtfi HA/MAT endorsements, a great deving M.l V the alnliiy to ua- ■ a 1)1 j i pOyjoal. drug lest am I ■ ■ k jiuund Lheck Appusatiufis are being m opted now at Amerig**, 8356 Meetze Rd„ Wsrrenton. VA 20187 Phone: 540-147 2055 • Fax 540 247 2904 Fun Tiro* Employment TREE CUMBER Wanted experience in pruning and removal. Minimum 3 yrs exp. Excellent pay for right individual. 540-675-2530 For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 1mm Part Thn* Employment J WATT STAFF Four & Twenty Blackbirds Restaurant. Flint Hill. 540-675-1111 LIVE In Companion pos wanted in your home; for elderly per son 5dys/wk. Light meals. 540-778-2217 WAREHOUSE Electrical Distributer in Manassas is looking for dedicated and eager individuals to fill entry level warehouse positions. Call Scott: 703-361-4126 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 Medical: Officc/Business Manager for dynamic medical specialty practice 4 sites/6 physicians. Contact us Re: your skills/our needs. Send resume to: CMR 1249620 C/O Times Community Newspapers P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va 20188 Expanding Energy Company Seeks the Following Positions! 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 Construction/Remodel ^Skilled Carpenters =>Carpenter Helpers =»Laborers =>AI1 phases of construction/remodel =^Year round local work =$Must have remodeling &/or carpentry experience 7=5 Must have own transportation to <£ from, some tools =>Only the serious & dependable need apply =>Pay based on experience =>Vacation/Holida> Pay =>Medical/Dental/40lK avail Call 6:30 am till 7pm to schedule and interview: (540)439-8890 or fax your resume attention to Tom at 540-439-4106 Erosion & Sediment Specialist Successful candidate will assist with the implementation of the Fauquier County's Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control Program by reviewing site plans and conducting inspections. BS in environmental sciences with major course work in soils, natural resources or related field preferred. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Must have computer experience. Construction experience, including field work and land development construction plan interpretation preferred E&S Certification is a plus. Starting salary $29,500-$33,000. Excellent benefits. Call John Marshall SWCD for application. Must send cover letter. (540) 347-3120. Open Until Filled. CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified individual to provide technical and educational services to landowners and land users. Educational background in soils, natural resources or environmental science or extensive experience in agriculture or resource management is required. Position includes extensive outreach to landowners / land users. Full time, $28,000 to $32,000 with benefits Position open until filled. For more information call: Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (540) 825-8591. Application available on web site: www.culpeper.vaswcd.org Fax: (540) 825-8637 or email: joann.neal@va.nacdnet.net accepted. Must include cover letter of intent and resume. 600 AntiquM* 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. 1986 Chevy Monty Carlo-luxury sport, CL5.0. V-8. All needed repairs done. $1,995 firm. (540)439-3259 1986 Chevy Super Sport Monty Carlo. $2,000, call 703-777-4239. [MM Automobiles 00 BUICK LaSabre custom, 74K mis, excel cond, auto, AC, AM/FM, ABS, $7200.571-247-6180 00 Mercury Grand Marqui LS, only 75K, silver w/gray int, exc cond, priced to sell at $5500 firm. (540)788-3930 '00 Toyota Avalon XLS, excel cond, dark green loaded, 56K mis, 1 own, garage kept, $12,500,540-937-5146 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’ Chevy 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 Mustang Convertible, 28K mis, Ithr, garg kept, 6 disc CD, Good Cond, $12K, 540-341-0221 05 TOYOTA COROLLA w/1.8 liter engine. Pwr lock, 30mpg city , 38mpg hwy. $14,500. (703)729-0411 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL. 79k mi, Very Good Condition wht/ blue. $8K obo. (703)669-9036. 1993 Cadillac-DeVilie, 4 door sedan, black, 4.9 Liter, V-8, AC and all power. All repairs done $2,895. (540)439-325,9 1997 Camaro RS coupe. 3.8, V6, 5 speed, air conditioning, full power. Red with tan leather. 30th Anniversary Edition. 108K mis. Good condition $3895/ best offer or trade for Miata or Del Sol. 540-347-4997 after 6pm 1999 Mercedes C230 Kompressor Sedan 60K mi, Tan, Auto, Extra Clean $11,999 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 1999 Porsche 911. Silver, . manual, Power adj. Ithr seats, Traction control & limited slip dif. 59,600 mi, exc cond. $29,750 John (571)261-3878 2000 Cadillac DTS, 130K, superior cond, all avail options. $ 1 0,0 0 0. (540)349-8301 ext. 10 day or Iv msg for Noel. 2000 Ford Focus, 140K mi, new brakes & tires, great condition. $3200/ obo. (540)428-8761 2000 Ford Mustang Coupe Red, Auto, PW, PL, Ground Effects, 38K mi, Dual Pipes. $7999 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 ****2000 Jaguar XK8 Convert, exc cond, $24,500. '00 Mercedes ML 320 $14,500. (540)408-4168 2000 Lexus RX300 AWD, Pearl White Uhr MR 57K mi, Like New. $16993 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, Auto, Fully Loaded, Red, 70K mi. $7999 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2000 Nissan Sentra GXE, 4DR, Auto. 26k mi, Silver, Loaded $8993 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 BMW 3251 Green Lthr MR 53k mi. Loaded. $18581 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2003 Infiniti 135 Silver, 40k mi, Lthr MR, Htd Seats, Loaded. $17,981 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 '87 Corvette Conv, Red, new paint, 55k orig miles, auto, exc cond, beaut car. $l0,5k/ OBO. (703)777-8993 '87 OLDS 98 Regency. 250K mis. 4dr. Pwr drs, wndws, AM/FM cass, pwr seat, 4 new tires. $850. 540-668-6737 88 MERCEDES, 133K mis, good cond, great ext & int, MSTA, $2800. 703-898-9111. 91 Camry station wagon. Auto, red, 128k miles, good tires, roof rack, perfect running cond, gas saver. $2,095/ OBO. 703-309-2305. 91 Camry station wagon. Auto, red, 128k miles, good tires, roof rack, perfect running cond. gas saver. $2,095/ OBO. 703-309-2305. 91 HONDA DX, 4 DR SEDAN, auto, 114K miles, good running cond, $1600. 540-675-3267 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. 145Kmi, 35mi to gallon. $1800. (703)437-0886 94 Bulck 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 96 Saturn SL2, green, 292K, fair cond, needs brake work. $550. (540)270-0227 '98 Subaru Forester Very good cond, great for student Manual trans., AWD, 183k miles-will go to 400k $ 5 5 9 5 / o b o 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 92 Lumina: 4dr, auto, 127K, runs good, ac, minor paint/ dent. $1200/ or best offer. 540-454-3543. Ford 1999 Diesel Crew Cab: 94K mi, V8, Power Stroke, equip to pull 5th wheel- exc cond 540-882-3789 Ford Contour '99, all records, & up to date on maintenance, great cond, 112K mis, $3900 OBO. (540)829-8008 Ford Explorer XLT '38, sunroof, runs great, loaded, 120K mis. $4500 OBO. (540)347-3779 aft 5pm FORD MUSTANG 05. V6 coupe. 22K mis. Shaker 1000 audio. Lthr, manual. $19,000 OBO. 540-338-0771 Ford Mustang GT 2001 Coup. Manual. Slvr, A/C, lthr, Alpine stereo. 80K mis. Well maint'd. $9995. 540-882-4016 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. Montana 2004 31' 5th wheel: 2 slide outs, sleeps 6, exc condpriced to sell @ $22K. 540-882-3789. Pontiac 02 Trans Am: Ram Air- Hand, pgk, 6 spd trans, WS6, black, great cond $18,500bo 703-606-6064 Subara, 2002, Forrester AWD, 1 owner, 49K mi, $ 1 2,5 0 0. (540)338-0168 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 <I10JMP* k*' ’ * * 4#* ^.-.. 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/bik Ithr, 5.2L, V8, AT, pwr moon rt. 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 '88 Chriscraft 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 C Eagle inflatable 12', 15001b capacity, electric motor & accessories, $250. 540-349-0021 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 Must Sell! 03 31 It Trail Ridge Travel Trailer. Fiberglass with mega slide, CAC, awning, stereo, micro, loaded, sleeps 8, exc cond. $13900/obo, Gainesville. Cell: (512)573-4987 anytime Seeking a late model 5th wheel, toy hauler. Call 540-347-1970 Heavy EoulfiRMMVt '96 international 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 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 Kendon Standup, Big Bike Transport, two bike trailer Blk. Like new. $ 9 0 0 / o b o 540-439-6505 02 Yamaha YZF R-1 Like new red/white/ blck. Adult Owner, Never Down. $6200. (540)379-2429 05 HD Sportster 1200, 500mi, ext. warnty, over $2500 in extras. Finan avail $12400. (540)851-4709 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 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit. Very good condition. S2800/OBO. Call 443-513-0365 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. Oftftoatf/ W- ,Y»i ii-' i" .■ 2004 Blue Yamaha 660 Grizzly 4 wheeler, 4wd, ITP wheels & tires, good cond. $5000 OBO. 540-439-0407 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. '03 Dodge Durango SXT, auto, 56k, 3d seat, tow pkg. $15,500. 571-238-2539. 03' Ford Escape XLT. Exc cond, sunroof, towing, leather, running boards, etc... 28,500/ mi 571-212-8593. 2001 Ford Expedition XLT, 4WD, 84k mi, Loaded. $9,999. Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 Dodge Durango, 3 row seating, leather, loaded, 4WD, 64K, exc cond. $11,990. (540)347-5225 '99 Red Chevy Blazer. 127k miles, $1500 Work Truck! 02 Wht Merc Mountaineer, 101k, V6. $8k/obo. All pwr. (703)926-2550. GMC Suburban 2500, '96, 72K mis, loaded, 4wd, very good cond. $8500 OBO. (540)349-1223 Trait in UTILITY TRAILER: 2 inch hitch, ideal for lawn main! equipt. 6 4x14' bed. $1400. (703)437-7618. 01 Ford Box Truck E450 Diesel. 44K, many extras, exc cond. $26500/obo. Must See! (540)349-8125 '01 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel 4x4, 101K, leather, CD, lift gate. $19500/obo. (540)675-2233 01 Ford Ranger, 4x4, loaded, 20in wheels. $8,000/obo. (540)987-9092 04 CHEVY Avalanche. 40K mis, 100K ml warr, excel cond, Northstar, XM radio $24.500/obo 703-919-2826 04 Ford F150, 4x4, 4-dr super crew, many extras, 51K, $21,500/ obo. (540)547-9633 (540)547-4147 05GMC SIERRA, 1500, w/ V6 Vortec motor, wht/beige inter, auto, tilt, 26K mis, $11,300. 540-987-9434 1994 Ford Dump Truck Tri/axle. Model 9000. 17 tons. Exc cond. $ 3 2,0 0 0 (571)722-5952 S--— tt-mm Truck*/ 1998 Chevy Blazer. 4WD, good conditon. 140K miles. $3500. Call 703-980-6433 '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. Emilia 703-350-1443 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 Chavy 00 LS crew cab dually. 61k. Tow pkg, 4wd, gd tires, chrome, exc shape. $16k. (540)668-6935 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 CMC, 95 Sierra 1500. V8, 5spd manual, shortbed w/cap. Exc. cond. $3,000/obo. 703-777-6228 GMC 98 3500 Service Truck. White. 70k mi, good cond. Asking $13,500/OBO. Please call 703-779-1747. GMC Jimmy SLE, 4wd, red, 110k mi, new AC sys, new waterpump, clean, good cond, $5k (540)668-6935 03 Honda Odyssey EX, 51K, loaded, Sand- „ stone, garaged, perfect. $18,200. (540)347-5038 (540)272-3060 '04 Toyota Sienna XLE Ltd, loaded, 35K mis, 1 owner, 100K extended warr. $25,995. ' 540-349-4803 1999 ECOUNE 150 van. 72K mis, excel cond, new tires, AC, ladder racks, $6700. 540-364-2751 2 church buses, 1985 & 1987, both diesel, hydraulic brakes, run good. $2500/each. (540)347-5855 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 With 18 Newspapers in Our Times Community Newspapers « Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222