Rappahannock News, August 31, 2006

0 s8 3 w !■ ra» Oi -* ISi hi. to I kb to o CJI x*AUT0**3-DIGIT 232 AffCOM l?N 00025 Lre#?rt/?V OF UIRGINIA SERIAL SECTION Back-to-Schoot Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering JUMPIN’ JACK BRASS: The Panther brass section focused on keeping in step at last week’s practice. Panther band plays like the Rolling Stones By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Friday afternoon the Rappahannock County High School Band gave parents and teachers a sneak preview of the marching band’s upcoming performance. “There’s been a lot of work , sweat and some strenuous moments, but today you can see that we’ve not just been working on our suntans,” said band director Matt Yonkey, as the students lined up in the hot sun. This year’s theme is taken from the rock band, “The Rolling Stones.” “I did it back when I was in band during high school,” Yonkey explained, “it seems to be a crowd pleaser.” Yonkey came up with his own musical arrangement and march routine of Stones’ songs worthy of the marching band. After performing rousing arrangements of “Jumpin’ Jack Clash” and “Brown Sugar,” Yonkey challenged parents and teachers to follow step with the marching students for their version of “Satisfaction.” As the adults struggled to keep pace with the marching youth, Yonkey kept time, as he sang some of the lyrics, and watched the fast paced arrangement. “It’s pretty cool ” said Josh Makela as he slung off his bass guitar following the show. “I think we are all enjoying it.” Makela will play some of the Stones’ famous bass rifts as he pulls behind the bass guitar amplifier around in a wagon as the band marches. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering BACK-TO-SCHOOL BREAKFAST: First period for Rappahannock County kindergarteners and first graders on Monday was spent at the RCES cafeteria. “The most important thing is making sure that the students begin their day properly nourished and have the right amount of energy,” said RCES Assistant Principal Andrew Hippie as he stopped by to observe the new program. Pictured at breakfast are first graders (l-r) Melanie Flores, Shamar Pendleton, Brookelyn Phillips and Abby Mills. r WISE GUY: Michael Marciano is looking smart for his first day of kindergarten at Wakefield Country Day School. SCHOOL SIBLINGS: First grader Bernie Cieplak wears his school uniform for the first time while his younger sister Rachel started her first day of kindergarten at Wakefield Country Day School. - •' V" ‘Vv-- . f .c . \v •• • : ' * Lt. Smith closing in on school thief By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Lt. Connie Smith and The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a fugitive suspect believed to be responsible for the July 10 vandalism and robbery of Rappahannock County High School. Graham Rexford Masters, a 24year-old man from Castleton, is charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny in connection with the RCHS break in. Masters’ whereabouts are currently unknown and Smith believes he may have fled the area. According to Smith , Masters may have had accomplices in the robbery. “If he didn’t, he must have been real busy,” said Smith. On the morning of July 10, employees arriving at RCHS discovered the interior of the school heavily vandalized. Interior windows were smashed, and the office of school resource officer Capt. Jeff Brown was torn apart. Later, $6,000.00 in power tools and $10,000.00 in band equipment, including a tuba, were found to be missing. Masters is presumably familiar with the interior of RCHS, as he was a student there in the late nineties. At the time of the robbery, the RCSO was heavily engaged in the r 1 County and Town Meetings and Notice • The following will be closed on September 4 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday and will reopen oh September 5. — All Rappahannock County government offices See MEETINGS, Page A2 ■ mill it ii in ii ii ■■ iii 61111 03700 11 23050 m2 Rappahannock News -^O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) r 4 Photo courtesy of Lt Connie Smith REPEAT OFFENDER; Graham R. Masters is wanted in connection with the July burglary and vandalism of Rappahannock County High School. In 2001 at age 18, he was convicted along with two others of severely vandalizing Sperryville’s historic 18th century mansion Montpelier. hunt for fugitive murder suspect Ira Wayne Cloniger, and Sheriff Larry Sherertz described the incident as “a crime of opportunity.” “What really punches me in the stomach is that somebody took advantage of the fugitive situation to rob the school,” said Sherertz at the time. Masters has been charged with vandalism and breaking and entering before. In 2001, Masters and two other teenagers Richard Satorius and Alexander Hart, were convicted of similar crimes for destroying the interior of the 18th century mansion Montpelier, located near Sperryville. The three did an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to the historic site. In a curious coincidence, Lt. Smith was one of the lead investigators of that incident, and personally arrested Masters. Prior to being charged for the vandalism of Montpelier, Masters was in RCSO custody for yet another robbery. Since the break in at RCHS, Lt. Smith has recovered many of the missing power tools, matching them by serial numbers to those reported stolen. Lt. Smith told The Rappahannock News that she could not reveal details about the recovery of the tools because doing so might See THIEF, Page A2 Photo Dy Hay Bet Smashing success “This year our yard sale was an overwhelming success,” said Ray Boc who chairs the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. “It was our biggest ever.” People came from far and wide and many walked away with great bargains of quality merchandise. Volunteers worked long hours to deal with the incredible volume and quality of the items submitted this year. Any items not sold were carted off by a thrift store in Culpeper. Barbara Dennis and Barbara Adolfi served as co-chairs. Volunteer Alice Biby cashiered as Maddie Axelrod of Bluebell, Pennsylvania proudly donned her new purchase as Slate Mills resident Lowell Dodge hangs on to his treasure. All in the family The Packing Shed Gallery opens today with a new exhibit of photographs by a mother and son team. See Page B1. .4 Getting to know you Rappahannock County is home to several foreign exchange students this year who are excited to be here. See Page A7. W Shakespeare starts Wendy Weinberg announced this season’s upcoming performances at The Theatre in Washington. See Pages B1/B2 daaaia Take a look The Scrabble School Foundation had lots of help this summer with several historians paying a visit. See Page A6. i

Supervisors return to sludge By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer At their upcoming September 6 session, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will plunge back into an old controversy, long flushed away: Sludge. A sludge hauling company named Recyc Systems has informed the county that they are currently applying to the Virginia Department of Health for a permit to fertilize farmland in Rappahannock County with sludge, a process the supervisors banned 13 years ago. Now, changes to Virginia law have made that ban illegal, and the BOS will have to decide how to address the problem. Sometimes referred to as biosolids, sludge is the solid matter that remains after wastewater has been treated. When the treatment process is done with it, sludge is generally either burned or treated to kill pathogens and hauled away to be , used as a fertilizer on farmland. Sludge is a cheap and effective fertilizer, but remains somewhat controversial because it can contain heavy metals and other contaminants unaffected by the treatment process, because as runoff it can pollute water ecosystems, and because it can smell. Virginia regulates these concerns through an extensive state permitting process, but opposition to sludge applied to farmland remains active. In 1993 and 1994, the BOS and the county was submerged in a debate about the use of sludge on farmland in Rappahannock County. The county had a longstanding moratorium on sludge used on farmland in the county, and the supervisors held several public hearings on the possibility of permanent ban. The supervisors heard testimony from DEQ experts, private farmers, and representatives of Bio-Grow, a sludge hauling company which transported and spread sludge from the Blue Plains treatment plant in Maryland on the fields of willing farmers. Bio-Grow has since changed its name to Recyc Systems, and is the author of the application prompting this month’s agenda item. After the series of hearings, the supervisors voted to institute a ban on sludge use in Rappahannock County. This ban was followed by a lawsuit from four county farmers and Bio-Grow, challenging the legality of the ban. Rappahannock County won that lawsuit and the ban on the use of sludge on farmland in Rappahannock has remained on the books ever since. Fish Wagon Delivery Dates & Times Channel Catfish, Hybrid Bluegill, large Mouth Bass, Black Crappie, Redear, Fathead Minnoms and Triploid or Diploid White Amur for Pond Weed Control Albino Catfish & Koi Friday September, IS01 Culpeper Farmer’s Co-op-Culpeper Time 8:00- 8:45 am Rappahannock Farmer’s Coop-Sperryville Time 1:15- 2:00 pm Warrenton Farmer’s Co-op-Warrenton Time 9:45-10:30 am Marshall Farmer's Co-op-Marshall Time 11:15-12:00 Noon Southern Statea-Luray Time 3:00-3:45 pm www.fishwagon.com To Order Call:1-800-643-8439 However, in recent years, several other counties in Virginia were sued over sludge bans and lost, and their bans were struck down. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, those later rulings changed state law, making general bans like Rappahannock County’s illegal. In response to those ridings, the BOS held public hearings to discuss the creation of an ordinance that would allow but extensively monitor and regulate the use of sludge in Rappahannock. However, the discussed legislation was never passed. “There were no imminent applications at the time, and there was some hope that the General Assembly might reverse the changes to the law and allow localities to ban {sludge use],” explained McCarthy, who added that public sentiment at the later hearings strongly supported the ban. This month, with Recyc Systems notification that they intend to apply for a permit, the BOS will have to confront the question of sludge. According to McCarthy, the current ban is certain to be struck down in a court battle; and the Supervisors will have to create a method of regulating and monitoring its use that will comply with Virginia law. Local Taxes Update At their September session, the supervisors will hear a presentation from County Attorney Peter Luke on the collection of local taxes. With recent controversies concerning the real estate tax rate, the reassessment, and the Board of Equalization, the supervisors have reportedly been flooded with tax-related questions from their constituents. Luke, who is responsible for collecting delinquent county taxes,will explain the process to the supervisors and clarify the confusing process. Piedmont race is off and running The August 25 deadline for prospective candidates for the position of of Piedmont District supervisor has come and gone, Thief From Page A1 jeopardize her case, but did say that the recovered items led her to Masters. Lt. Smith believes that some of the items stolen from the high school that are still missing may have already been sold to private citizens. She asks that anyone who may have purchased items from Masters contact the RCSO. “This stuff was stolen from a school. Hopefully, people have a conscience.” Anyone with information concerning Graham R. Masters or items stolen from RCHS should contact the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office at (540)675-5300 or email this reporter at mtayloe@ timespapers. com Yes! fl Please enter my new subscription to: Happaharatock Subscription Bates By Rappahannock.$21,“/ye^''■»***, Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name Address City State Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to; Rappahannock Sinus, RO. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 this fi>rm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address; New Address: l-^__I The Rappahannock News (L'SPS #455580) is published every Ihursday at 249 Main Street, Washington, Virginia 22747 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, RO. Box 59. Washington. Virginia 22747 and three candidates managed to gather the required fifty signatures of registered voters. The official candidates for Piedmont Supervisor areEddie Wayland, Dr. Monira Rifaat, and Kim Estes Baader. Rifaat and Estes Baader previously sought appointment to the position when it was left vacant by the death of BOS Chairman Charles K. “Pete” Estes last April. They were passed over in favor of current Interim Supervisor Tom Taylor. However, Taylor has declared that he will not seek election to the seat in November, paving the way for an incumbentless race. The beleaguered 894 registered voters of the Piedmont District, who have lost two supervisors in just a few months, will have to be impressed by one or another of the candidates by the November 7 election. The August 25 deadline means that no others are legally allowed to run, except by an unlikely write in campaign. “Write in candidates don’t have to fill out anything, pointed out registrar Nancy Newlin. Public hearing on new fines In September’s evening session, The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to discuss new statewide legislation that will assess a flat fee of $250.00 to drivers involved in specific violations or incidents that require county emergency vehicles. The violations involved include reckless driving, driving under the influence, improperly leaving the scene of an accident, or driving on a suspended or revoked license. Anyone convicted of those violations in incidents that caused a Rappahannock County emergency vehicle to respond to the scene would be charged the $250.00 fee. The supervisors voted unanimously in favor of this proposal at their August meeting. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet in the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington, VA at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. They will also hold an evening session at 7:00 p.m. Police Briefs A not so great escape On August 27, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office quickly ended an escape attempt by 19-yearold prisoner TTiomas Allen Daly. Daly, from Catlett, VA, was originally arrested on charges of DUI and driving on a revoked license by State Trooper KerriAnne Corbett on August 25. Daly was being walked to the Magistrate’s office by an RCSO deputy when he tried to run away. Fortunately, Daly was cuffed and wearing leg shackles, and “didn’t get much farther than ten feet” according to Sheriff Larry Sherertz. According to the sheriff, Daly fought officers after he was instantly reapprehended and Daly has been charged with “escape with force” in addition to his previous charges. According to the sheriff, Daly is also currently under treatment for a psychological disorder. Home invasion on Rollins Ford Road Lt. Connie Smith of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an apparent home invasion that occurred on Rollins Ford road the night of August 23. At around 10:30 p.m., the home of a 27-year-old woman on the road was forcibly entered by two black males, described as being between 5’8” and 5’10”, and weighing between 225 and 250 pounds. According to the victim, the men were wearing masks made from panty hose and brandishing a pistol. On their entrance , several people visiting the home owner fled the house. The men allegedly threatened the woman with a gun and ordered her to open the safe and turn over the contents, about $200.00. The men then left the scene. This incident is still under investigation. Thieves go antiquing The RCSO is currently struggling for leads in their investigation of a recent spate of burglaries that have occurred in the Five Forks area of the county. The thefts are linked by the stolen items, mostly antique furniture and tools, and the fact that all the items were stolen from vacant structures on Rudasill Mill road and Fletcher’s Mill road. The targets of the four burglaries were old family homes and workshops that are ho longer in regular use but still filled with valuable items. Due to the vacant nature of the buildings, the exact date of the robberies is unknown, but the owners of the various properties reported items stolen starting in late July and early August. The thieves have stolen antique wagon wheels, old handmade furniture, and antique hand tools. According to Lt. Connie Smith,the substantial number and size of the items suggests several thieves using a truck to transport the stolen goods. Accordingly, the RCSO has been on the lookout for trucks carrying furniture in the area, which led to an sunusing mix up when Lt. Smith pulled over a truck driven by Jed Duvall and Jim Blubaugh loaded with items for a Democratic Party yard sale. “I saw a big truck full of furniture and I had to check it out,” explained Smith. Anyone with any information concerning these incidents should call the RCSO at (540)675-5300 or email this reporter at mtayloe@timespapers.com. General Assembly approves changes to Land Preservation Tax Credit bill By Monty Tayloe Rappahanrtock News Staff Writer On August 28, The Virginia General Assembly passed HB5019, a bill that eliminates Virginia’s estate tax and makes several changes to the Land Preservation Tax Credit, which provides tax incentives to landowners that put their property into protective easement. The changes to the tax credit program, while described by some legislators as ah expansion of the program, are actually intended by law makers to provide a concrete limit to how many dollars in tax credits can be handed out by the state. Prior to HB5019, landowners who qualified received a tax credit of 50 percent of the fair market value of their land, and there was no limit on how many dollars in tax credits could be given out. With many large landowners in the state putting their land into easements, the original tax credit program represented a considerable loss of tax revenue for a Virginia in the midst of a budget crunch. Now, with the passage of HB5019, there will be a 75 million dollar cap on tax credits for fiscal 2006 and a cap of 100 million dollars in Fiscal ‘07. “ . .for budgeting purposes, it is important that the program’s fiscal impact be predictable,” said Governor Tim Kaine in a statement after the passing of HB5019. Future increases in the size of this cap will be tied to inflation based on the consumer price index. The bill also lowers the percentage discount afforded by the credits, from 50 percent to 40 percent of fair market value. The elimination of Virginia’s estate tax, which affected estates of $2 million dollars or more will take effect on July 1, 2007. Winners These winners were announced on Saturday, August 19, at the Flint Hill carnival. Left to right are Little Mister Flint Hill Fire Chief, Paul Grigsby (held by his mother, June); Little Miss Flint Hill Honorary Fire Chief, Alexis Williams; 1st runner up for Mr. Flint Hill (Austin Herrill, held by his mother, Julie); 1st runner up for Little Miss Flint Hill Heather Henry; Miss Flint Hill Honorary Fire Chief 1st runner up, Victoria Hart and Miss Flint Hill Honorary Fire Chief, Lauren Burke. Photo by Richard Lykes Meetings From Page A1 — The Rappahannock National Bank — The BB&T Bank in Flint Hill — The Rappahannock News All Items for publication in the Thursday, September 7 edition should be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, September 1. — Rappahannock County Public Schools All Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers • On September 6 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda highlights 2:00 p.m. session About Our Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell David Cubbage-VDOT Residency Administrator Public Comment Old. Business - Update on Track Project NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 162, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County proposes to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 162, of the Rappahannock County Code dealing with Vehicles and Traffic, which amendment reads as follows: A person convicted of violating any of the following provisions of the Code of Virginia shall be liable for restitution at the time of sentencing, or in a separate civil action! to the County of Rappahannock for reasonable expenses incurred by the County for responding law enforcement, firefighting, rescue and emergency services, including by the sheriff s office, or by any volunteer fire or rescue squad, or by any combination of the foregoing, when providing appropriate emergency response to any accident or incident related to such violation: I The provisions of. §§18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-266.1,29.1-738, 29.1 -738.02 or a similar ordinance, when such operation of a motor vehicle while so impaired is the proximate cause of the accident or incident; 2. The provisions of Article 7 (§46.2-852 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 relating to reckless driving, when such reckless driving is the proximate cause of the accident or incident; 3. The provisions of Article I (§46.2-300 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 46.2 relating to driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked license; and 4. The provisions of §46.2-894 relating to improperly leaving the scene of an accident. B Personal liability under this section for reasonable expenses of an appropriate emergency response shall be a flat fee of $250. The provisions of this section shall not preempt or limit any remedy available to the Commonwealth, to the locality or to any volunteer rescue squad to recover the reasonable expenses of an emergency response to an accident or incident not involving impaired driving, operation of a vehicle or other conduct as set forth herein. The proposed amendments shall have the effect of imposing a fee payable to the County of Rappahannock upon conviction of a motorist charged with any of the violations detailed in the Code sections cited above. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance shall be held at 7:00 PM on 6 September, 2006 in the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance it on file and available for public inspection in the office of the County Administrator on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. - Emergency Communications Update - SNP, Panorama New Business - Collection of Local Taxes* - Household Hazardous Waste Clean-up Day, October 20 - Sludge Application Correspondence - Sliders Fastpitch Softball Request* - Letter from Ms. Cate M. Wyatt* Information - August Building Permit Report* - Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District “Blueprint for regional Soil & water Conservation”* - Resolution from Orange County re: SB37 Closed Session 7:00 p.m. session - DWI Restitution Ordinance * Correction In an article entitled “Pontiak builds a space in your head” which appeared in the August 24 issue of the Rappahannock News, all three of the Carney brothers graduated from Wakefield School in The Plains, Virginia. The Rappahannock News regrets this error.

Oasis winery ease still in the air By Cheryl K. Chumley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A Hume winery zoning issue that generated a great deal of public scrutiny, as it pit Oasis Vineyard against the Fauquier government and ultimately helped fuel the General Assembly into action, has been in holding pattern for months - and will probably remain so for more weeks to come, said one attorney involved with the case. “Both sides are kind of negotiating,” said Philip Strother, counsel for The Salahi Family Limited Partnership, Oasis Vineyard, Inc., and husbandwife winery owners, Tareq and Michaele Salahi. “Part of it has to do with both sides looking into the bill at the General Assembly.” Kevin Burke, county attorney, declined to comment. The bill to which Strother referred was an April-approved amendment to state code guiding how local governments might regulate wineries. Introduced by Delegate David Albo in January as House Bill 1435, the measure underwent significant change during its period of General Assembly debates (see side story). Of greatest controversy, perhaps, was that Albo’s original version largely confined local governments’ ability to regulate wine-tasting events to noise control and setbacks — a freeing of wineries from most of the special permit process. It was a part of the bill that was hailed by industry personnel as much as it was condemned by county officials and some citizen groups. Virginia Association of Counties’ representatives speaking in Richmond shortly after the bill’s introduction, for instance, called it an “erosion of .. . . . Ti» r.n rn' Rappahannock News Photo Archives land-use authority that takes away local authority to regulate.” At the other end of the scale, however, was this comment from a Broad Run winery manager that was echoed by other industry officials statewide. “We do not want anything more that what we already have,” said Rick Tagg, during a February interview on the bill. “(The) bill simply restates existing law that says we will not be overregulated by counties and municipalities.” In the end, however, that aspect of the measure was cut. What did pass into Chapter 794 of state code is language that’s much less decisive action and more delay. A key ingredient, the chapter reads, is a requirement for a statewide study of wineries, with recom mendations “for how the state can better foster” friendly and business relations with this industry due for presentation to the governor and General Assembly in November. In the meantime, Oasis continues business as usual, Strother said. The outcome of its dispute with the Zoning Department and the Board of Zoning Appeal, as well as its Circuit Court case against lead officials with these departments and the Board of Supervisors, remains unclear. Oasis versus Fauquier County timeline On June 25, 2005, the Salahis hosted a party at their home, located on Oasis winery property, which they characterized as an informal wine-tasting event with fireworks and music as permitted parts of the festivities. Zoning Department officials disagreed with that characterization, and said instead the Salahis had thrown a corporatesponsored event without first obtaining the required special permits. With the future of certain of its business operations in jeopardy, the Salahis went before the Board of Zoning Appeals for clarification. There, the assistant zoning administrator, Tbdd Benson, brought forth statements and documents backing the county’s view that owners unlawfully played amplified outdoor music; set off fireworks; played outdoors music after the 10 p.m. cut-off time, and held an event after 11 p.m. Some of the documents Benson presented BZA members were copies of what he said were advertisements for the party that included mention of sponsorship from the state tourism department. Refuting Benson, and speaking in support of the Salahis, was Strother, who presented written affidavits from county officials that were aimed at proving the fireworks’ display 1 was legal. 1 He also said the references : on the party invitations to the 1 state’s tourism office were included only because of , Michaele Salahi’s modeling work and that department’s ' recognition of her as the “face of ! Virginia.” ( Other arguments and zoning interpretations were pre- j sented, but at day’s end, the < BZA deferred decision, and the , two sides reportedly worked • toward agreement in a more < behind-the-scenes approach. In < January, 2006, however, the j BZA again placed, the issue on HB 1435, THROUGH THE WEEKS Summaries provided on the official General Assembly Internet site indicate the winery bill that was introduced, House Bill 1435, changed considerably by the time it was passed. Introduced: • Places wineries in a category of farm agriculture that is regulated by alcoholic beverage control laws - the same that oversee ABCs; • Classifies the likes of wine-tasting events, with or without music, as part and parcel of the wine-making and sales industry, and that these aspects of the business should be guided by the alcoholic beverage control laws, also; • Gives local governments the specific authority to regulate wineries by way of noise ordinances and setback requirements. Passed: • Prohibits local governments from requiring special exceptions and special use permits for the production of wine; • Prohibits local governments from strengthening those special exception and special use permit requirements that were already in place for wineries prior to Jan. 1, 2006; • Extends existing local government special exception and special use permit requirements for wineries - those that were in place before Jan. 1, 2006 - to July 1,2007; • Puts a hold on most other winery-related proposals so that the Secretary of Agriculture might conduct a state-wide study on the industry and its economics, due for. General Assembly presentation this November. ts agenda. At this meeting, nembers ruled in favor of the :oning department and as a ■esult, the Salahis filed a suit in Circuit Court. Court documents from rebruary and March show they ire seeking a court resolution on ieven different counts aimed nostly at reversing the BZA’s lecision. One count, however, accusng the county of violating the lalahis’ constitutional rights inder the Fifth and Fourteenth imendments’ equal protection lauses, brings with it monetary lamages and federal court nvolvement. “For this (count),” the docu merits read, “the petitioners seek money damages in an amount that will justly and fully compensate them for the deprivation of their constitutional rights.” The allegation put forth in the court paperwork is that Oasis was treated differently from other similar county businesses - that other “agricultural uses in the county are not subject to the level and extent of regulation and intrusion into private business operations on a regular basis that Oasis is subject to under its special exception.” E-mail the reporter: cchumley@timespapers. com Federal whisde blower case loses steam By Cheryl K. Chumley Rappahannock News Staff Writer It may be a federal civil case, but recent actions are boding well for a local man who has spent the past weeks battling a behind-the-scenes accuser who charges fraud and corruption on overseas contracts. Douglas Combs, a former Warrenton resident who now lives in Amissville and holds chief executive officer and director titles for the financial services firm Windmill International, Ltd., has been indirectly tied in various news accounts to a company that was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy. That company, Custer Battles LLC, was part of a 2003 civil whistle blower case that wrapped up with a juiy finding in favor of the plaintiffs, Robert Isakson and William Baldwin, represented by attorney Alan Grayson. The immediate outcome of this finding was that Custer Battles, owned by Scott Custer m a MX J Douglas Combs says that there is no connection between his company and one that was convicted on fraud and corruption charges. and Mike Battles, was banned from contracting in Iraq with the government. A $10 million judgment was also awarded the plaintiffs, but that portion of the ruling became subject to appeal and further court scrutiny. Fast-forward to 2006, and a second whistle-blower case emerged — reportedly brought by at least one person from the 2003 whistle blowers’ case, only this time reportedly naming Combs and his company as possible defendants with possible ties to Custer Battles. Whistle blower, or qui tam, cases are filed largely as sealed charges, and it’s up to the Department of Justice to determine whether the paperwork listing the allegations are ever released for public viewing. That Combs and his business are formally under investigation for ties to Custer Battles, then, cannot be independently verified. His name enters the picture by way only of an Associated Press story, carried forth by other media outlets, in which the reporter claims personal receipt of a copy of the whistleblower documents. State Police gear up for Labor Day weekend RICHMOND - As traffic fatalities continue to claim more and more lives across the Commonwealth, the Virginia State Police are stressing the importance and necessity for all motorists to make driving safety a priority during what is traditionally the nation’s third deadliest holiday travel weekend. “Virginia is losing too many men, women, teens and children to fatal traffic crashes this year,” said Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police. “State and local law enforcement have already had to make more than 600 death notifications to families because someone failed to buckle up, designate a sober driver, comply with speed limits or limit driving distractions.” During the 2006 Labor Day weekend, state police will once again participate in several enforcement campaigns aimed at promoting highway safety, enforcing traffic laws and deterring impaired driving. Virginia’s Checkpoint Strikeforce anti-DUI campaign continues through Jan. 1, 2007. Through the utilization of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols, the statewide campaign works to keep impaired drivers off Virginia’s roadways. State Police will also be participating in Operation C.A.R.E., a state-sponsored national program that emphasizes safe driving. An acronym for Combined Accident Reduction Effort, Operation C.A.R.E. operates in all 50 states and Canada. The fatality statistical counting period for the 2006 Labor Day will extend from Friday, September 1, through midnight Monday, September 4. During the 2005 Labor Day 96-hour statistical counting period, State Police patrolled 301,464 miles and assisted 3,147 motorists. The total statewide summonses and/or arrests during last year’s holiday weekend included 7,277 for speeding, 2,751 for reckless driving, 850 for not wearing safety belts, 247 for not using child restraints, and 4,621 for other hazardous violations. Additionally, 171 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. Statewide Labor Day weekend highway traffic crash fatalities for the past 10 years are as follows: 1996: 10 1997:6 1998: 12 1999: 9 2000: 13 2001: 6 2002: 17 2003: 14 2004: 17 2005: 10 Unique. Antique. 100% Silk Draperies From $396/pair Drapery Sale SAVE 20% on CASA FIORA Draperies and Hardware. Sperryville. Virginia ■ JesigDwilluuitiques.com * (540) 987-80501 3 River Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740 Combs, however, maintains his innocence and in a TimesDemocrat story a couple of weeks ago, characterized his company, his fellow colleagues and his own plight as those of “victims,” wrongfully accused by a press that has “bad information.” But now/ from his perspective at least, relief could be on the horizon. Earlier this month, a federal judge threw out the $10 million judgment against Custer Battles - and in so doing, opened the doors to hope for Combs, Windmill’s director and chief operating officer, Peter Majeranowski, and other business colleagues facing the threat of current whistle blower pursuits. The reason for the overturning was more technicality than any finding of innocence. The judge, according to an Aug. 19 Washington Post story, found that while facts did seem to show Custer Battles had illegally overpriced bills to the government, the fraud had occurred against the Coalition Provisional Authority - the interim international entity that was in charge of forging Iraq’s new government - rather than against the United States itself. Therefore, the judge found, terms of the whistle blower actions are not applicable. Still, technicality or not, the reversal seems to put a new light on the current whistle blower effort, Majeranowski said. “(Since) qui tarn actions are allowed in cases involving fraud against the U.S. Government, and since the Court of Appeals has now held that the Coalition Provisional Authority is not the U.S. Government” when it comes to whistle blower cases, he wrote, in e-mailed answer to a couple of questions, “all qui tam cases ... against Custer Battles must be dismissed by the district courts.” The significance, he summed, is this: “Without having a copy of the sealed suit like the AP, we have to conclude that other (whistle blower) cases involving the CPA, including ours, may be thrown out.” Regardless, even had the 2003 whistle blower case culminated with an actual awarding of $10 million, Combs has said that a clearing of his name from this current qui tam action was forthcoming - it was just a matter of time. “The only thing they have on us,” the attorney for Windmill said during an earlier interview, “is the mistaken belief” that a link, either direct or indirect, exists with Custer Battles. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 August 31,2006 ——Eappafjannocfe J^etosEstablished 1877 Art 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@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com ft THURSDAY, AUGUST 31,2006 Our View Our purpose It will be my aim to see that this newspaper presents in a concise and truthful way the news of which 010* history is finally made. History is really only masses of day-to-day gossip but what people cannot read and hear they are likely to fear and misunderstand. We will report the news without prejudice on the news pages and attack it where a constructive purpose can be served on the editorial page. Significant change is underway here. The wide highway corridor, not the plowshare, has become our locomotive of history as urban eastern America pushes out from Washington and into Rappahannock County. Everyone will not like this, but it is a fact of outside forces at work. Growth in our times here will probably be greater than that all the combined history of Rappahannock County. It has the promise of creating opportunity for work and careers for young people here which have not always been present. This change must not and shall not happen at the price of destroying this county’s beauty, natural heritage and its farm industry. It is a future which may lie beyond our vision, but it does not lie entirely beyond our control. For our part, this newspaper will fight for progress where progress means wise change and attractive controlled growth. It will resist change where “growth” is no more than a developer’s magic word for destruction of our land, water, air, and air resources. As we have harshly learned in recent years, with criminal deception of the people in the nation’s highest office, our liberty often depends on freedom of the press. This newspaper here will expose injustice or corruption; it will battle political demagogues; it will insure the right to each political faction to be heard, but will itself belong to no party. On all issues, it will defend individual rights and will support existing laws while advocating better ones. This newspaper will also be a conscience to those in public office. We will not seek controversy, nor will we avoid it. Freedom of the press is the bulwark of civil and religious liberty and one of the most precious legacies left us in this troubled world. A newspaper consists of about the same number of words each week whether or not there is any big news in it. Words can be razors , or they can be idle, or they can be as the warmth of a summer’s morning. They will in this newspaper reflect our times in Rappahannock County. Arthur Arundel became President and Publisher of the Rappahannock News 29 years ago in 1977. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor. P.O. 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The CAWL is composed of youth wrestling teams from the beltway area of Northern Virginia and Maryland, Eric is a coach, and an excellent one at that. Despite never having a full team, Eric always had team Cobra vying for the league title. Eric and his assistant coach and friend Eddie Jenkins have run Tfeam Cobra for the past several years. A large percentage of their wrestlers have experienced tremendous success in : CAWL, Virginia Challenge CVA Middle School State & National Championships), AA & AAA Virginia State Wrestling Championships, T\ilsa Nationals, The War at the Shore, Super 32, and MAWA (Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association). Their wrestlers have placed and won at the local, state and national levels. Besides having coached 10 VAC State Champions (Virginia Middle School State Championships), several National place winners; past Team Cobra alumni have gone on to record two Virginia High School State Champions AAA Division, and top six palace winners at the Virginia High School State Championship in AA & AAA Division. Eric Brown has done all of this without pay and/or a child on the team. His son Zack and his wife Janet (a Woodville native) have put up with the time it took out of their lives for Eric to coach wrestling. Eric has a passion for teaching wrestling to willing participants, and he is very good at it too. Most RCHS teams are not as competitive as we would like them to be, but that is usually related to lesser numbers of athletes to draw from. Wrestling is a sport that anyone can compete in, if they have the desire. In most sports the winners are usually the most talented and strongest and you usually know who will win a competition when the teams walk out of the locker room. It just isn’t that way in wrestling. There is a saying in wrestling, that the wrestler with the most talent wins the first period, the best conditioned wrestler wins the second period, but the wrestler with the most heart wins the third period and that usually wins the match. Wrestling teaches you: about your physical and mental limitations quicker than any sport that I know; and to never judge a book by it’s cover. Eric Brown is a good friend of mine and he has earned my highest respect for the person he is and the work he had done for the wrestlers of Team Cobra. I was one of the people that campaigned to get Eric as the RCHS Wrestling Coach because I know first hand what he is capable of. Now all we have to do is give him a full squad of willing students and RCHS wiE be more than competitive. I challenge any students in the Rappahannock School System to give this man a try as a coach. But you should be aware that only the tough should apply. If you have the drive and determination to succeed this man can help you get there. The lessons learned from wrestling will cany you through other sports and life. Hodge Miller Washington Digesting national politics Awhile ago, there were two diametrically opposed members of Parliament in England. One was Nancy Astor, a Virginian who married an MP and succeeded him when he died; she was feisty and had a waspish tongue. The other was A.P. Herbert, a noted wit. One day in Parliament, Nancy Astor inveighed at length on the evils of alcohol. She concluded her address by saying, “I would never put any of that nasty stuff in my stomach.” Whereupon, A. P. Herbert took the floor and, replying to the Astor thrust, said, “Madam, I have been putting that “nasty stuff” in my stomach for more than 30 years, and I will put my stomach up against your stomach any time.” As a book reviewer in the N.Y. Times so eloquently said, “Sang doesn’t get more froid than that.” On the local scene, we have two opposed political parties, Republican and Democratic. To vote Republican, one would have to stomach an unnecessary, counterproductive, and preemptive war, entered into by the deceit of a Republican President, a war which has cost many thousands of Iraqi and U.S. lives, nearly a trillion dollars, and has earned us the hatred of Islamic countries, as well as the disrespect of most of the other countries of the world. This is only one of the things a Republican would have to stomach. Others include: tax cuts that disproportionally benefit corporations and the very rich, and are driving our country into bankruptcy, the use of “wedge issues”, such as abortion and gay mar riage, to divert voters’ attention away from real issues, the deliberate inculcation of fear of terrorism to justify U.S. aggression; and a president who has defied constitutional limitations on his authority by issuing 700 “signing statements” to exempt himself from laws or parts of laws by Congress and after he had duly signed into law. ON the other hand, to vote Democratic, one would have to stomach a party that is uncertain of its alms, somewhat disorganized, and just as dependent as the Republicans on receiving political contributions (i.e. bribes). However, I submit that voters could reasonably expect the Democrats, once in office, to be marginally more responsive than the Republicans to the problems facing ordinary citizens. The uncertainty and dis organization of the Democrats is not necessarily a defect in a democratic society, in which disparate views should be encouraged and considered in order to insure a generally desirable result in the formulation of policy. Compare what has happened to us under the totalitarian leadership of the well-organized, well-disciplined Republicans, who have not tolerated dissent. Tb sum up-I have been a Democrat and have stomached all of that party’s pluses and minuses for more than 50 years. I will gladly put my stomach up against the stomach of any Republican who has, for a mere five years, stomached the Republican blunders fisted above. Lee Bird Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 51 YEARS AGO August 25, 1955 Estimated $40,000 Damage Done by High Water Although Hurricane Diane’s winds did little damage to the county last week, the rains that accompanied her and followed in her wake, coupled with those that Hurricane Connie brought, poured into the county rivers, until they surged over the banks into fields and roads making new channels at will. The powerful waters ate great chunks from the roads, at places stripping them down to bed rock. The damage to county roads was roughly estimated at $40,000 or $50,000. State road force men worked from “can” to “can’t” making it possible for the stranded families to get out, but even then were not able to make them “open” for travel. Among the hardest hit of the roads were the Old Hollow Road, Schwartz' Hollow, The Harris Hollow Road, the Rock Mills-Hope Hill Road, Peola Mills-Nethers Mill Road and the Clark Hollow Road in Wakefield district. On Fodderstack Road, at Cooper’s Hole, waters flooded the road and lapped at the windows of Mrs. Joe Donald’s home. In Sperryville the Thorton Rover was reported to have crept into Cab Inn. In Peola Mills eight families moved across the river before the roads became impassable. Everywhere bridges fell and basements filled. Many of the old timers said it was “the worst we have seen.” others “as bad as in 1943.” Face lifter for droopy petticoats Don’t throw away that favorite nylon taffeta petticoat just because it has lost its stiffness. Starch it! Miss Helen D. Alverson, home management specialist at VPI Agricultural Extension Service says putting the perkiness back into nylon taffeta is easy with instant (precooked) cold water laundry starch. Launder petticoat as usual. Leave it damp for starching. Measure two quarts of cold water into pan large enough for starching. Gradually add 1/1/4 cups starch, swishing with hand until starch is completely dissolved. Dip petticoat up and down several times in starch solution, pressing the solution throughout the garment. Do not wring, fasten dripping skirt by waistband to hanger (or line) and e^n l ^e^icoat be extremely stiff when dry, but will have a slightly softer finish after ironing. Iron petticoat with iron set at proper temperature for nylon - “low” if your iron has no fabric indicators on dial. With dry iron, iron petticoats while still slightly damp, sponging any dry areas lightly before wringing. With steam iron, if it has a steam setting synthetics, you may iron after petticoat is dry. Miss Alverson also lists a few special pointers for petticoat problems. Nylon net petticoats can be stiffened by the same procedure as nylon taffeta petticoats, except they should dry completely on the line. Occasionally lift the petticoat and separate folds so net won t stick together in drying. Iron dry. Excessive stiffness in around the waste line can be avoided by not starching the top few inches of your petticoat.

Back to school with Buster Brown School started this week. With two out of high school, I have a remaining junior so my school shopping list is short. No more packs of colored pencils. I find myself reflecting on my back to school days. Yes, I know it’s a cliche, but things were simpler then. And, for me, the ritual of heading back to those small wooden desks with a hole in the upper right comer to hold a bottle of blue Sheaffer ink was sweet. By third or fourth grade we were expected to master the use of a fountain pen. I don’t even think ballpoints were invented. If they were, we didn’t use them. For us, it was pencils, always to be kept razor sharp, and fountain pens. Ink cartridges arrived on the scene later. We had to fine tune the art of filling a fountain pen by gently mastering that tiny, slim silver lever on the side. A little and not enough ink always went in. Tbo much and your fingers bore the permanent mark of your mistake. And then, of course, there was Stephen. I’ll never forget the image of him occasionally drinking the ink because it gave him a blue smile. Stephen had issues. Rulers were your basic colored plastic variety with the tiny white numbers that eventually wore off and crayons were gradually getting packaged in bigger and bigger sets but, for most of us, stopped at 24. Scissorswere small, rounded and metal and didn’t cut very well. Marbled composition books were very much in vogue as they are today but mine were all black. There were no colors to choose from. All of my folders looked the same. I knew them only as PG folders and they were cream colored, illustrated with sports figures in a cinnamon-colored ink. Lisa Frank (the designer of those cool psychedelic folders) wasn’t even bom then and Tweety Bird and company were just making thenappearances on cereal boxes. Now it’s fancy racing cars, basketball and football stars. Horses prancing, Pokeman dancing. Forget about it. Zippered pouches for holding all the precious pencils and pens were around but many of my classmates used old cigar boxes. These actually \ From Where it Sit 1 Anita I Sherman worked better because there was no zipper to break or plastic to get smeared with broken lead. Backpacks were around but they were used for hiking and camping trips. We had book bags and, if they had a strap, it was slung on one shoulder. They had lots of buckles and pockets but the best part was the large plastic handle centered on top. Strutting down the street (most of us walked to school then), your book bag would gaily swing from side to side suspended by that handle that rarely, if ever, broke. Taking your lunch to school was always a risky business in those days. Brown paper bags were acceptable but having a metal lunch box was much better. However, the tricky part was the thermos. Rarely did liquids make it through the morning without leaking onto the rest of your lunch. My mother preferred the red plaid variety but I was insistent one year and arrived on the scene with a brand new metal lunch box in brilliant color featuring Superman. For weeks, this served as lunchtime entertainment as everyone took turns reading the cartoon bubbles and turning the box to see newspaperman Clark Kent throw* off his glasses and fly into the air in resplendent caped attire. As today, books had to be covered but book socks were unheard of. My father was a designing engineer and he always offered, and I always expected, that he would be the designated book coverer. I would leave my books on the dining room table with the plain brown or sometimes clear paper. In the morning when I got up the books would be neatly covered and piled ready for me to take to school. He did a beautiful job, measuring and folding each corner just so. While my father handled anything “technical,” under which school supplies and covering books fell, my mother took care of new clothes. There were no malls then and my mother didn’t drive. If we were feeling very adventurous we would take the Number 12 bus to downtown Portland, have lunch, and buy a new dress usually red plaid and perhaps a new sweater usually navy blue. But for shoes, my mother and I would walk down Wisteria Avenue and into the Hollywood District where the movie theater and several department stores were located. My mother’s favorite was Miller’s. I remember its creaky wooden floors and fussy sales clerks but, in one comer of the store, was the shoe department and it was there that we would look at Buster Brown shoes. For my mother, these were the shoes that she knew and trusted. They were made of leather and you could polish them over and over and always get a shine. The suited shoe-man would have me stand on this thing that resembled a scale, but I think it was an x-ray machine as he would always say, “They fit perfectly and she has room to grow.” Year after year, I would start the new school year with black and white saddle shoes or cream and brown saddle shoes or burgundy loafers. One year it was black MaryJanes. But they were always Buster Browns. Inside the shoe where your heel goes, was a round decal bearing the image of the little Dutch boy with his dog. There was always a little toy in the shoe box and when I was really young, the shoe man wouldn’t let me leave without a helium balloon bearing Buster’s image. I looked forward to our trips together to shop for school, the smell of her cologne, the brush of her coat against my cheek and walking out of Miller’s with a brand new pair of Buster Browns. My pencils sharpened, my books meticulously covered and my fountain pen not leaking, I was ready to walk down the hallways and find a new classroom each year. I felt sorry for Stephen as he never mastered the fountain pen routine. He did, eventually, loose his taste for ink but then couldn’t keep away from that pasty white glue. Does it all break down? Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that nothing really “biodegrades” in a landfill? — Laurie via email Organic substances “biodegrade” when they are broken down by other living organisms (such as enzymes and microbes) into their constituent parts, and in turn recycled by nature as the building blocks for new life. The process can occur aerobically (with the aid of oxygen) or anaerobically (without oxygen). Substances break down much faster under aerobic conditions, as oxygen helps break the molecules apart. Most landfills are fundamentally anaerobic because they are compacted so tightly and thus do not let much air in. As such, any biodegradation that does take place does so very slowly. “Typically in landfills, there’s not much dirt, very little oxygen, and few if any microorganisms,” says green consumer advocate and author Debra Lynn Dadd. She cites a landfill study conducted by University of Arizona researchers that uncovered still-recognizable 25-year-old hot dogs, corncobs and grapes in landfills, as well as 50-year-old newspapers that were still readable. Biodegradable items also may not break down in landfills if the industrial processing they went through prior to their useful days converted them into forms unrecognizable by the microbes and enzymes that facilitate biodegradation. A typical example is petroleum, which biodegrades easily and quickly in its original form, crude oil. But when petroleum is processed into plastic, it is no longer biodegradable, and as such can clog up landfills indefinitely. Some manufacturers make claims that their products are photodegradable, which means that they will biodegrade when exposed to sunlight. A popular example is the plastic “polybag” in which many magazines now arrive protected in the mail. But the likelihood that such items will be exposed to sunlight while buried dozens of feet deep in a landfill is little to none. And if they do biodegrade at all, it is only likely to be into smaller pieces of plastic. Some landfills are now being designed to promote biodegradation through the injection of water, oxygen, and even microbes. But these kinds of facilities are costly to create and as a result have not caught on. Another recent development involves landfills that have separate sections for compostable materials, such as food scraps and yard waste. Some analysts believe that as much as 65 percent of the waste currently sent to landfills in North America consists of such “biomass” that biodegrades rapidly and could generate a new income stream for landfills, marketable soil. But getting people to sort their trash accordingly is another matter entirely. Indeed, paying heed to the importance of the environment’s ‘Three Rs” (Reduce, EARTH TALK0 Questions & Answers About Our Environment Reuse, Recycle!) is likely the best approach to solving the problems caused by our evergrowing piles of trash. With landfills around the world reaching capacity, technological fixes are not likely to make our waste disposal problems go away. CONTACTS: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Reduce-Reuse-Recycle page; www.epa.gov /epaoswer / non-hw / mucpl / reduce, htm. GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION? Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o El The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; submit it at: www.emagazine. com /earthtalk / thisweek /, or email: earthtalk@emagazine. com. Read past columns at: www.emagazine.com I earthtalk / archieves.php. Finding meaning in what we do Having just celebrated one of those ‘milestone birthdays’, I find myself increasingly focused on what I have to contribute in service to others and how I might express my purpose through my work. Now expressing purpose is a lot easier said than done, especially if you, like many of us, are still trying hard to define your own. At the age of 20, we all thought we had plenty of time to sort out this important question. But as the decades move on, many of us find ourselves on a relentless quest for meaning and fulfillment, especially in the aspects of our lives (like our jobs) that demand so much of our time and attention. I’ve discovered that in our own beautiful county a lot of assistance exists with unraveling this question, if we just pause for a moment to notice. There is, for example, so much that we can learn from the nature that surrounds us here, especially the animals that are a part of our lives. I am constantly reminded of this fact whenever 1 slow down long enough to observe my dog, Lucy. She’s been one of my greatest teachers. Now I won’t tell you the exact difference in our ages, but Lucy is a lot younger than me, just coming out of the ‘puppy years’... and she’s a lot wiser. Just watching how she handles life and remains purpose-focused is a lesson for us all. Lucy begins each day with a wide yawn and a long stretch, Expressing Purpose | Alaina Love turning her face to the heavens. She greets the day with a smile and a wag, happily embracing the possibilities it holds. What if we all could wake up that way? Imagine the power! Lucy’s day is filled with exploring. While it seems to me that she covers the same territory on our farm, for her it appears that no two days are the same. She’s never bored and never lacks enthusiasm. Favorite pastimes for Lucy are hunting for box turtles in the woods and trying to catch frogs at the pond. She’s often successful with the former and almost never with the latter, but she perseveres. Centered on her purpose, her whole body enthusiastically wags at just the possibility that today could be the day she catches the frog. Head down, tail up, Lucy pushes herself through the reeds, while frog after frog hops into the pond just beyond her reach. But on the days that Lucy finds box turtles, all is well with her world. She gently lifts the turtle into her mouth and proudly returns home to deposit it at her family’s feet. Every inch of her shares her success with all of us. Tail quivering and tongue panting aside, it’s been a good day. At the end of a long day on the farm, Lucy gracefully surrenders to her body. Once, twice, three times circling around on her pillow, she plops herself down with total abandon and begins to sleep, dreaming of the one day when she’ll catch that elusive frog. So what have I learned from Lucy? Seven simple lessons for life: 1. Begin each day with a stretch and a smile and embrace its possibilities. 2. Even old territory may hold new and pleasant surprises. 3. Do what you love and you’ll never be bored. 4. Be centered on your Purpose and enthusiastically persevere in pursuing it. 5. Celebrate your success and share it with others. 6. Listen to the body that houses your essence. Gracefully surrender to each day. 7. Don’t let failure stop you from dreaming. Tomorrow always holds new possibilities and opportunities. Wonderful lessons from my four-legged friend, don’t you think? May today bring you closer to your ‘inner puppy* and may you learn to be more like Lucy, (fleas, ticks and dog breath notwithstanding)! To share your questions or comments about Expressing Purpose, contact Alaina Love at alaina-hrx@earthlink.net There’s a lot more than being cool In response to Miranda Hope’s question posed to me recently, I have thought long and hard about what she has asked me, and it is not an easy question to answer; but here it goes. First, a little back ground: Miranda was my drama teacher way back when in my senior year a,t Rappahannock County High School. She and I didn’t really have the best student/teacher relationship, and that was totally my fault. I was th&t kid who was the class buffoon. I constantly disrupted class, goofed off, talked back, was disrespectful, was crass and stupid, and made her life as difficult as possible. And for that I must apologize. I didn’t give a damn about drama or really anything else for that matter, and was unmotivated and unwilling to try to learn. She was a saint to have put up with me in my actions and never gave up on me no matter what I put her through. She was a great teacher, a strong woman, and tireless and incorrigible in her attempts to get through to me. Looking back now I wish that I could do it all again, and have another chance to show her that I am not the person I once was. Miranda has asked me what the 23-year-old me would say to the 16-year-old me, knowing what I know now, about how to motivate and galvanize the minds of the youth in today’s high school atmosphere. For the students: I was where you are; I sat in the same seat that you are sitting in, daydreaming of life outside the white washed walls of Rappahannock High, a life free of rules and boundaries and hall passes The College Scene Brant Marlett ini. and constantly being told what I didn’t want to hear. 1 had no interest in high school and loathed each day of the same mind numbing drivel that was spewed forth by teachers that I thought didn’t really care about me. I thought that school was just a place to hangout with friends and plan for the weekend party. I wanted to run out of there as fast as I could and never look back, I wanted to be free. Looking back now, I realize that I could not have been more wrong. High school is important. It is the first real step in your life on the steep stairway to freedom, to a better place; and I stumbled. Take advantage of every moment that you are blessed with being in between those ugly walls and use every available resource in your grasp to sharpen your mind and enrich your life. You are there for a reason, and that reason is to prepare you so that you can live a better life. Some advice that I would have liked to have known back then would be the importance of reading. It is vital to read insatiably, read everything about everything. It is the most important and crucial step towards having a better life. The thing about high school for me was that I wasn’t all tha1 clear on was why I was there. I was lost. I knew that in order to get to collegi you had to do well in high school, but that didn’t really register until it was too late. Kids need to know why they are here. It needs to be stressed that the decisions that they make now will have an enormous effect on the rest of their lives, for good or ill. And finally, they need to understand that there is more to life than what lies at the end of pipe, there are better feelings than tipping the dregs of an empty bottle, and there are far more important things in this world than being cool. The faster you understand that the better your life will be. Stay tuned for more from Marlett. You may email him at amarlett@vt.edu at an ^ Old Town Warrenton Saturday Sept. 16 Tickets $35 until Sept. 9th, $50 at the gate Tickets available on-line at www.historicwarrenton.org and from Town Duck, Fauquier Bank & BB&T in Old Town & bank branches on the Bypass. 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Photos by Scot A. French SCRABBLE SCHOOL ALUMNI: Rev. Anna Allsbury, Irene Timbers and Ellen Timbers were among local Scrabble School alumni interviewed for the project. MEMORIES: Dorothy Butler stands before the building that was once Washington Graded, the school she attended as a child and where she later taught. SIZING UP: Architect Craig Barton (at right) discusses the project with visitors in front of the boarded-up Scrabble School building during last fall’s Homecoming event. Historians visit Rappahannock to research Scrabble School By Amy Silver O’Leary Special to the Rappahannock News With the assistance and collaboration of the Center for the Study of Local Knowledge at UVA’s Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation has undertaken a project to investigate and document the history of Rappahannock County’s Scrabble School. The Center for the Study of Local Knowledge seeks to bridge the traditional divide between universities and local communities by creating new models for intellectual and social exchange between academic and lay scholars. Scot French, a historian and Interim Director of the Woodson Institute, visited Rappahannock County several times this summer to collect artifacts and documentation, interview Scrabble School alumni, and meet with other knowledgeable local people about the project. Scrabble School, a “Rosen wald School” built in 1921 with a challenge grant from the Rosenwald Foundation, operated for 46 years. One of four Rosenwald Schools built in Rappahannock County, Scrabble educated African-American children in the area from “primer,” or kindergarten, through seventh grade in its two rooms. Rosenwald Schools have been declared among America’s most endangered historic places, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In preparation for a weekend “history harvest” of oral interviews, Dr. French and a team of graduate students descended on the offices of the Rappahannock News early in August, reading through newspapers from the years 1959 until 1968 to gather images of all Scrabble School-related stories. Rappahannock News coverage from the years 1949 to 1956 had already been collected from back issues on file at the Library of Virginia. This archival research will add to the his torical picture painted by the memories, documents and artifacts being shared by alumni of all ages. The team also visited several of the county’s other Rosenwald schools, now converted to private homes, to photograph and document them. Timed to coincide with the annual reunion of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, when many out-of-town church members who ire Scrabble alumni would be in town, the weekend of August 19-20 was planned as a “history harvest.” Foundation board and staff members assisted as Dr. French conducted interviews with alumni representing a range of classes, from 1929 through 1967 (the last year Scrabble was open and the only year in which it was desegregated). Area residents interviewed during the weekend included Nan Butler Roberts and her mother Dorothy Butler (who taught at several county schools and substituted at Scrabble), Irene Timbers and her daughter Ellen Timbers, sis ters Reverend Anna L. Allsbury and Betsy A. Myles, Angela Dennis White, Arlene C. Frye, and Estelle Jackson Lewis. Outof-town visitors interviewed included Estelle Lewis’s sisters Mary Ella Jackson Wise of Washington, D.C., and Jacqueline Jackson Wider of Washington, D.G., sisters Katy Dennis Taylor of Suffolk and Olive Dennis Graves of Maryland, Bertha C. Nickens of Harrisburg, PA, and a group who attended the school during its last year of operation: John Haney Jackson, Melanie Thornhill Kopjanski, and Niles A. Aylor. Many spoke of thenfond memories of the school and its teachers, who worked with great perseverance to ensure that all children learned. Many alumni, some now with college degrees or graduate degrees, attributed their success to the community atmosphere where home, school, and church life were closely intertwined to provide a strict but protective and encouraging environment for children. Founded under the leadership of the late E. Franklin Warner, an alumnus of the school, in 1995, the Scrabble School Preservation Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to preserve the Scrabble School find to share its legacy through educational programs. The Foundation has received donations from the Alice T. Rosenwald Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, the Dowager Fund of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, and numerous alumni and local philanthropists. Approximately $350,000 will be needed to rehabilitate the building, which will be adaptively re-used as the county’s Senior Citizen Nutrition Center. The Foundation is working closely with the county government and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board-Area Agency for the Aging to develop the plana' and secure funding for the project. Architectural services are being provided by Craig Ej Barton of RB Studio in Charj lottesville, who specializes inf assisting African-American com-i munities to preserve and inter-o pret their significant cultural resources. In addition to providing expanded and upgraded) facilities to replace the current Rappahannock County Senior Center, which has outgrown its rented space, the rehabilitated building will offer interpretive and historical materials to the public, telling the story of the school, the community it once served, and its place in local/ state, and national history. The1 oral histories collected last, weekend will ultimately be1 transcribed, edited, and made’ available for public viewing at' the renovated school building.’ For more information on the project, visit www. scrabble school.org or call Mrs. Dorothy^ Warner at 540-987-8103. ^ Wakefield Country Day School welcomes new faculty By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS), in part to keep up with its burgeoning student enrollment, has hired twelve new faculty members, and they were welcomed with a special “new teacher” orientation program on Thursday and Friday of last week. 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Head of School Kathleen Grove stated how pleased she was with the “level of enthusiasm, experience, and educational expertise our new faculty members are bringing to WCDS. We welcome them, along with our many new families, and look forward to their participation at our school.” Mrs. Bowen has been teaching for seven years and holds a Master of Arts degree in Spanish from George Mason University. Ms. Cahill has taught history at the high school level and has both a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and one in Political Science/Public Administration from Shenandoah University. Mr. Cowherd, a graduate of WCDS in 1999, holds an undergraduate degree in History from the Virginia Military Institute and a —~ I BUENOS DIAS: Upper school Spanish teacher Paula Bowen draws up her lesson plan. Masters in International Relations from Boston University. Mrs. DuMez holds a Masters of Philosophy in Archaeology degree from Cambridge University, did her graduate studies at Rutgers University and also received a B.A. degree in Anthropology/Interdisciplinary Degree from Central College. Her previous work experience includes substitute teaching at Mountain Laurel Montessori School and at WCDS. Mrs. Ernest brings to WCDS over twenty years of teaching experience throughout northern Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Liberty University, with additional studies at Mary Baldwin. Mrs. Griffin graduated from Wakefield Country Day School in 1995 and is the daughter of Dr. William Lynn and Pamela Lynn, the school’s co-founders. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Languages from Bryn Mawr College and brings with her experience gained while teaching at several independent schools. Specializing in History and Latin, Mrs. Griffin was the keynote speaker Sportsman’s Paradise .4vvfc¥ . # ,1 D :ST t “tf Augusta County, VA ^23 acres surrounded by National Forest airfield Valley area. Road frontage. Internal 28fe%|jpieeler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. s ! 3? % «§t§ 2000f|frontage on Calfjpasture River. , *g; S»s.' •M ‘ /- " Priced to 'sell for under $5,000/ acre, Dial Direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555 Melvin Sweeney 540294-8390 REMm I Advantage | I Eaefc OHice indeoenden#^5 Owned and Opemted Photos courtesy of Kathie Russo WELCOME TO WAKEFIELD: New WCDS Faculty during a, break in “New Teacher Orientation,” are left to right: Welby' Griffin, Kirsten Youngquist, Lisa Sanders, Betsy Neph, Rebecca Ernest, Charles Cowherd, Paula Bowen, Jessica Cahill, Debbie DuMez, Ann Landis, Ann Pankow, and Lindsey Zanchettin. at the 2005 Virginia Classical League Convention. Mrs. Landis has her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Food from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and is working towards her Education Certification through Old Dominion University’s K through 6 program. Mrs. Neph, a talented vocalist, attended Interlochen Arts Academy, studied Music at Ball State University and Early Childhood Education at North Central Michigan College. She has privately taught piano and voice at the elementary school level. Mrs. Pankow holds a Masters in Education degree from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. degree in Animal Science from the University of Maryland. Her teaching experience includes being a riding instructor for ten years, a certified athletic coach, and a substitute teacher. Mrs. Sanders has a Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has taught third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades, tutored, established and run Mathematics clubs and served as an Information \ Specialist at the U.S. Departr ment of Justice. Mrs. Youngquist has a B.A. in Art History from Indiana University, and also studied at the Universita per Stranieri iir Perugia, Italy. She previously taught English at the International Center for Language Studies, as well as provided private English tutorials at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Mrs. Zanchettin has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond, was a translator for APE International, has tutored college students in French, and studied abroad at Sup De Co, La Rochelle, France. According to the new Spanish teacher, Mrs. Bowen, “What has impressed me the most as a new teacher at WCDS is the school’s philosophy that students achieve the most when they are challenged to excel and held to. the highest academic standards, and the belief that intellectual and moral development are inseparable in the education process. Welcome back to Wakefield! By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer School started Wednesday for Wakefield Country Day School. Head of School Kathleen Grove stood outside welcoming each student back for the first day of classes. “Welcome back!” Grove said to one first grader, “You look so grown up!” The first-graders were still getting used to the official uniform while many of the kindergarten students arrived with brightly colored clothes and new backpacks. Parents escorted their children into the school in time to make sure they were ready for the first bell which rang at 8:45 a.m. The students began the day by gathering in the main hall for the official opening assembly of the year. Enrollment at the private school in Huntly is at 240, up from 216 students last year. The school recently added a second first grade class to accommodate the number of rising kindergartners, following the additional kindergarten class last year. This year 10 of the students are the children of Wakefield alumni. The school is also hosting 15 international students this year representing Belgium, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Vietnam.

School News from Around the County Chappell's Corner We're "Off and Running!" The RCPS opened Monday, August 28, to welcome 983 s tudents. There were 558 stucents at RCES and 425 at I iCHS. On the first day of school last September there vrere 967 students enrolled. C hi the last day of school this jast June there were 1,017 students in attendance. We expect the numbers of stut ents to increase by September 30, the date we r lust report an official count to t le State. We are optimistic that 2006-2007 will be a year of significant teaching, learning, atnd accomplishments in our classrooms. We also expect continued success and improvement in the academic, athletic, career-technical, and fine arts competitive events in which our students participate. Our coaches and students have experienced some early success: The Varsity Volleyball team won a tournament against Millbrook HS and other larger schools last week. The Varsity Football team is 11 in preseason action and plays at Luray this Friday night at 7:30. The RCHS Cross Country Team will have its first meet at Blue Rock Inn this Wednesday at 5:00. Thanks to the folks at Blue Rock for continuing to allow us to use their facility for home cross country meets. The award winning Panther marching band will perform at all home football games and possibly at some away games. If the weather cooperates Labor Day weekend, Precision Sports Surfaces of Charlottesville plans to install the latex surface on the new track and paint the lane lines. September 4 is Labor Day Holiday: NO SCHOOL Educators from Other Countries to Visit RCHS : U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs representative William Bobbitt has arranged for a twelve-member delegation of education officials, teachers, and school administrators from Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to visit RCHS in mid-September as part of a three-week visit to the U.S. to learn about elementary and secondary education in the U.S. According to Bobbitt, "We learned about rural schoolcommunity partnerships in Rappahannock County from the article in Rural Policy Matters, published by the Rural School and Community Trust. The visiting educators specifically want to learn about and briefly visit examples of school-community partnerships in Rappahannock County, including Farm-toTable, Culinary Arts, the Geospatial Technologies Class, and EMT Training. They also want to learn about the role of Headwaters Foundation and the School Board in initiating these partnerships." Help Wanted : Job vacancies at the RCPS include a full-time Reading Specialist. Candidates for Reading Specialist must be immediately eligible for licensure by the State with proper endorsements. Coaching positions available are: JV Asst Football, Asst Varsity Girls Basketball, JV/JP Head Wrestling, Cheerleading (Winter), JP Softball, Head Girl's Varsity Soccer, & Asst Girl's Varsity Soccer. Interested persons should contact Executive Director of HR and Instruction Dave. Covington at (540) 987-8773, FAX 987-8896, by email at davidcovington@rappahannock.kl2.va.us, or at 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington, VA. The Rappahannock County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wanted: Tradesman to do concrete curb repairs at the schools Please contact Supt. Bob Chappell at (540) 987-8773 Or via email rchappell@ rappahannock.kl2.va.us Congratulations to RCHS Teacher Natalie Hill : As the English 12 AP / Dual Enrollment Teacher, Ms. Hill received the "Lord Fairfax Community College Award for Commitment to our College Values: Learning, High Performance, Integrity, Positive Spirit, Diversity." Athletic Schedules August 29- September 5 Golf 8/29 @ Manassas Park 8/31 Home v. Strasburg / Page 9/05 @ Clarke JV & Varsity Volleyball 6:00 and 7:30 8/29/06 Home v. Luray 8/31 Home v. Warren 9/05@ Stonewall Jackson Varsity Football and Varsity Cheerleading 9/01 @ Luray 7:30 Cross Country 5:00 8/30 Home v Madison & Luray 9/06 @ Broadway Freshmen Football and JP Volleyball begin their seasons in September. Next Step News By Amy Silver O’Leary Special to the Rappahannock News Next Step: the Rappahannock College and Career Access Program was established in 2005 as a partnership between Headwaters and Rappahannock County Public Schools with the help of a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Working with RCPS faculty and staff, guidance professionals, and community members, the program makes sure all students have the resources they need to create and carry out the college, vocational, or career plan that’s right for them—to “turn their dreams into plans.” This month, Lauren Kelley Ross, a 2006 UVA Franklin Scholar, joined the Next Step staff as the new College Guide. “We are thrilled to have her on board,” said Advisor Miranda Hope. Lauren began meeting with students and families the week of August 14th. Also this month, a new Next Step website went live! www.RappahannockDreams.co m is packed with information on how to plan, apply for, and afford college or trade school. It offers SAT help, dozens of links to colleges and trade schools, and links or information on over a hundred scholarships, including over 30 local and regional scholarships. The site was designed by Lynn Gasch, who donated her services, for which Headwaters and the Next Step staff and board are very grateful. A number of new scholarships for local youth were established in 2006. These included the “Dream Award” fund, created by Next Step with the assistance of generous local donors, and the Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship Fund, established by the Biggs family, which will be administered by Next Step. The “Dream Award” fund provides financial assistance to RCHS students who have meet GPA requirements and plan to attend an accredited college, career or technical institution. Preference is given to first-generation students, meaning those who will be the first in their families to attend college. Applicants are chosen by a committee of the Next Step Board. In the double-blind selection process, all identifying information is removed from students’ applications. Contributions to the Dream Fund of any amount or welcome. The Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship Fund honors the late Elizabeth Proctor Biggs, a schoolteacher for thirty years who strongly believed that each person was a unique individual, that every one and every thing had some good in them, and that goodness could be uncovered, nurtured, and put to use to pass on to others. The Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship Fund is for students who have participated in the Starfish Mentoring Program or experienced another mentoring relationship where the connection between the young person and the adult contributed to the lives of both and served the community in a way exemplified by Elizabeth Biggs’s relationships with young people. This summer, six young graduates of the RCHS class of 2006 are headed off to college who will receive extra financial help from these new scholarship funds. Each of these students will be the first in their families to pursue higher education. Nicole Brown, one of three students to receive an Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship, has begun her nursing studies at Lord Fairfax Community College. She is already a Certified Nurse’s Aide and hopes to attain an RN degree. Justin Gheen, who has left for Lauren Kelley Ross Virginia Tfech in Blacksburg, plans to major in Engineering, with the assistance of an Elizabeth Biggs Scholarship and a Dream Award. Alicia Vanegas, who received two Dream Awards, has left for Berea College in Kentucky. She plans to major in art, teaching, and possibly nursing. James Orange, who received an Elizabeth Biggs Award and a Dream Award, was accepted to Potomac State University in West Virginia and will enroll this fall. Nitosha Silvey, who plans to major in Forensic Science at George Mason University, and Jason Jenkins, who hopes to play baseball and major in History at Christopher Newport University, both received Dream Awards. Finally, Ms. Hope and Ms. Ross presented a week-long “College Success” workshop last week. Twenty-two students—all but four of them rising Seniors—participated in the course, which covered testtaking strategies and preparation, personality /career assessments, applications, financial aid, the Senior Year Timeline, a college visit, and more. For more information on the Next Step program, call Miranda Hope at 540-987-8335 or visit www.Rappahannock Dreams.com. Photo by Brenda Van Ness LIFE IS A CARNIVAL: Harper Van Ness, Anna Oehser, and Lucy Van Ness, enjoy the Flint Hill Carnival together with Aima Baig, an exchange student from Hunza, Pakistan. fTy Photo by Carol Lucking WET WELCOME: (left to right) Camilla Christensen from Denmark, Soumaya from Rabat, Morocco and American host brother Tristan Sonnett relax by the pool as the foreign exchange program begins. Photo by Brenda Van Ness TRY THIS: Lucy Van Ness and Aima Baig share a snow cone treat on a family vacation before the start of school. Photo by Carol Lucking NEW SUNSETS: Abdullah Alawadhi, from Kuwait with host mom Jan Makela. Photo by Carol Lucking HAPPY HOME: Pat Carle and her daughter have their first afternoon together with Imane Belhaj from Casablanca, Morocco. Photo by Carol Lucking RAPPAHANNOCK WELCOME: The Van Ness family meets their student from Pakistan, Aima Baig Photo by Carol Lucking NEW FAMILY: The MowattLarssen family with their new “son” from Brazil, enjoy their first evening together by the poolside at Belle Meade. Meet this year’s foreign exchange students Imagine! Your teenager comes to you and says she has a longing to study in a distant land, far from everything that is familiar, a place called America. Although you have seen and heard things on T.V., in movies and read about the United States in the news, your young adult wants to leave everything behind for ten months to live with a family, perfect strangers, whom you cannot choose. The thought of not being able to even visit until June, to be allowed once a week contact so that your teen can be fully immersed in their new life, is unthinkable. And yet, the desire in your child is so strong, they are so determined that this is what is right for them, that you allow them to spread their wings and live in a foreign environment, with different moral values, new points of view, where they will see and get to do things you will only be able to imagine. Rappahannock County has been busy welcoming twelve foreign exchange students who began arriving August 12th to families of Wakefield Country Day School, Rappahannock High School and Hearthstone School through a non-profit (organization called Aspect Foundation. As coordinator, Carol Lucking has paired students from the middle east, Africa, Europe and South America with families in the area who express an interest in opening up their homes to these enthusiastic students who, in many respects, will act as young ambassadors for their home country. Wakefield Country Day School, in Flint Hill, has been placing students themselves for many years and have eleven more. “The Aspect group of students began offering our community something special the minute they arrived. For the past two weeks, they have been doing community service work on many fronts and will continue to do so throughout their stay.” Five of the students came through the U. S. State Department’s program called YES (Youth Exchange Studies). The goal of this program is to create a bridge for improved understanding between the Muslim nations and the U.S. “There have been many misconceptions made about the Muslim faith due to 911 that are just inaccurate. This branch of the program was created out of those concerns. 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Panther football prepares for the Bulldogs By Charlie SpiEring Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School football team tested their skills for the upcoming Fall 2006 football season as they played a high school benefit game at Colonial Beach last Friday. “It was a shootout,” said head coach Kemp Pullen about the Panthers’ loss in the 56-35 game. In spite of the loss, Pullen said that he was very pleased with the performance of the team, particularly the offense. “The fact that we scored 35 points is impressive,” he said. Pullen specifically mentioned seniors Bobby Czekaj and Jonathan Butler, as key to the strong offense this year. “Bobby has exceptional speed,” Pullen said, “They remembered who he was from last year.” “ John Butler certainly performed better during the scrimmage and benefit game than he did in practice,” Pullen added dryly. Coach Pullen also noted that both of the teams had light defense in the high scoring benefit game. However, the coach seemed determined to work the Panther’s defense hard in preparation for their first game against the Luray Bulldogs. Pullen said that Luray is known to have a lot of physical size. “They play a power game,” he said, “I know that they have three or four big running backs.” In order to stop them, Pullen hopes to pull together the defense. “The staff and I have been working on their techniques,” said Pullen, “Our tackling hasn’t been the best in the world.” The final roster for the teams stands at 10 seniors, 5 juniors, 10 sophomores, and 3 freshman. “We have a young team,” Pullen said, “Some of our senior players haven’t played as part of the team since freshman football.” Also new to the team and the sport is Norwegian foreign exchange student, Arne-Marius Utne, a Junior. “He just wanted to play football, so we stuck him in there.” said Rappahannock High School Athletic Director J.D. Almond. “He can kick the life out of a ball,” Pullen said about Utne, who has never played on a football team before, “He catches on pretty quick.” He was also proud of the team’s spirit at the opening of the season. “The team played 100% all of the way until the end of the game,” he said, “I don’t believe that we will have a problem scoring this year.” Pullen also mentioned that the team had a good attitude and worked hard. “It’s a night and day difference than last year, he said, “The guys are really giving it one hundred percent.” Last year the Panthers were 0-10, and lost several players to injuries. “I think that the fans will enjoy it more this year,” said Pullen, “Last year was a tough year for people to watch, it was very hard to stomach.” The Panthers will play the Bulldogs at Luray High School on Friday, September 1. The game starts at 7:30 PM. 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The first team they faced was Millbrook, winning three sets out of four. Set one went well, as the girls won 25-20. They lost the following set scoring 22 points while Millbrook registered 25. The Panthers made a strong comeback, however, winning the third and fourth set with a score of 25-11. Freedom High School from Loudoun County beat the Panthers in their first set with a score of 25 to the Panthers 20, however, the Panthers focused their game winning the next three sets with scores of 25-12, 25-12 and 25-11. The Panthers third match pitted them against Briar Woods High School, also from Loudoun County. After a fierce struggle during the first set with a winning score of 27-25, the Panthers handily won the following two sets with scores of 25-8 and 25-9. “The girls played really good volleyball,” said Varsity Volleyball Coach Jared Neiters, speaking about the tournament, “They ran more complicated plays that we have in the past and everybody executed really well.” All of the schools in the Millbrook 'Ibumament were AA schools, much larger than Rappahannock High School. Tuesday night, the Lady Panthers volleyball team handily beat the Luray Bulldogs, in all three rounds. “We usually struggle with Luray,” said Athletic Director J.D. Almond, “The girls did really well this year.” Neiters said that this years Luray team was the best he has seen in a while. “They had some heavy hitters.” he said. Most of the girl’s team is back this year with five returning Juniors, many of them playing their second year on the varsity team. The only big loss the team saw this year was the loss of graduating senior Samantha Brown, the district .player of the year. Elana Kritter, now a Junior, was unable to play last year because she was a transfer student. Kritter is now moving in to fill Brown’s position. “Kritter is doing an excellent job filling Sam’s shoes,” Neiters said proudly, “I think overall we are a better team now that all of the players have grown a year.” Kritter now leads the team in kills and is second in blocks. Junior Kim Hutcheson, leads the team in blocks and comes in second in kills. “Hutcheson had an excellent night against Luray,” said Neiters. Neiters said that he was proud of the team’s performance Tuesday night, however both the offense and the defense was a little bit off. “The gym was incredibly hot, ridiculously hot,” he said, “I think it took away some of the spark from the girls.” In spite of that, he was very pleased to note that the team didn’t miss a single serve all night. “That’s pretty rare in a game,” he said, “However, I think that it is something that we should be able to replicate.” E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com Up and ready to run By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Talk about lofty goals. Rappahannock County High School head cross country coach Dave Gillis has them. “I’d like to send two teams, a guys’ and a girls’, to states this year,” he said. “Not individuals. Teams.” One year ago, Rappahannock had nice representation at the Group A state cross country meets with Alex Ramey and Josh Makala. Ramey won All-State honors by finishing in 11th place. Ramey and Makala return to anchor a team that should contend for one of the top three spots in the Bull Run District, which features one of the state’s most-dominant teams in Clarke County. Tb make a run at sending teams this fall, Gillis staged an impressive recruiting campaign last spring and garnered 30 runners, which is enough to field full varsity squads. In cross country, only the top five runners on each team score. The lowest score, unlike many other sports, is the winner. Currently, the Panthers are running 20 miles a week. Gillis has plans to increase that mileage to 30. The team also does cross training with bicycles and ultimate Frisbee. “We have quality numbers, so my expectations are high,” Gillis added. Gillis also receives plenty of assistance from coaches Scott Wilde and Pam Chovnick, whose dog, Biscuit, serves as the team’smascot. Besides Ramey and Makala, Billy Rechin, Zack Wayland, Will Boelte and Andrew Lee are also returning runners. Amanda Smoot and Samantha Falls will anchor the girls’ team. Photo by Ann Spieker ANCHORMAN: Senior Josh Makela returns as a stalwart runner for the Panthers. NO SATISFACTION: Mr. Espinola shadows his son Evan (left) while RCHS Math Teacher Scott Stephens (right) tries his footwork. Band From Page A1 The marching band has been practicing their marching routine and playing skills for the past two weeks. “It’s been hot, but it’s fun though,” said Drum Major Noel Johns, as she spoke about the band. “Practice is hard sometimes as you begin to implement the eighth graders. They start from the bottom so we have to teach them quite a bit.” Johns said that it’s important to have good section leaders help to integrate the new members. “It’s coming along pretty well and they are catching on fast,” she added. Johns said that Yonkey came to the band when she was a freshman. “He’s so funny,” she smiled, “he acts like us a lot, which makes it a lot of fun.” Some of the band members call him “Y” or “Yonk,” as they give high fives and talk about final results of the practice and crack jokes. “He’s strict IT’S A GAS: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bob Chappell steps in place behind 8th Grader Stephanie Ellis. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/ Charlie Spiering when he needs to be,” Johns said shielding the sun with her hand, “because of that we all work hard to get it right.” Yonkey works hard to get the band to memorize their music and follow the routine perfectly. “There is no time for slacking off right now,” he said, “we are always pushing.” Last year the band received numerous honors for their rendition of songs from the band “Chicago.” They received an Excellent Rating at the regional competition in Spotsylvania, VA. In May of‘06, the band received a Superior Rating, first place in “A” Schools and Overall Marching Band out of 11 other marching bands from states up and down the East Coast. Come see the Panther Band’s opening act and the first Home football game of the season on September 16 as the Panthers take on Freedom High School. The game begins at 2 p.m. at the new Rappahannock County High School football field. Email the reporter at cspiering@ti mespapers. com Washington’s new ambulance runs 100 calls On August 24, volunteers with Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company responded to the hundredth Plan Now For A Full Season... 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After final approval of a design, construction of Washington’s new machine began almost a year later. “Big Red” was purchased as an advanced Life Support Ambulance and is equipped to handle life threating situations. With plenty of room inside, EMS technicians can position themselves for easy access to patients needing specialized skills.“Big Red” replaced an 18 year old ambulance. The older machine at one time was an ideal ambulance for Advanced Life Support but as new skills and equipment developed the once top of the line ambulance was outgrown and became due for replacement The newer, bigger, better “Big Red” cost $145,000, with $73,000 from the State Grant and $30,000 has been raised from fund raisers, public support, and other smaller funding Photo by Anne Spieker READY FOR ACTION: “Big Red” is the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s new ambulance. grams, wun a loan, me nre department took possession in May 2006. 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August 31,2006 www.timescommunity.cbm By June Jordan Special to the Rappahannock News This week a photography show titled “Hip Hop Through the Tree Tops: Across Generations and Lifestyles” is opening at the Packing Shed Gallery in Washington, VA. The two exhibitors^ are Francie Schroeder and her son Branden Eastwood who both attended the same photography school forty years apart. Schroeder has exhibited in Rappahannock on two previous occasions but put her photography aside for several years while helping start a small nursery specializing in Japanese Maples. She has returned to photography while working on projects for the nursery. Branden, who spent his toddler years navigating studio cords and light stands, started photographing graffiti art in Washington, D.C. at age 12 and continues to document hip hop culture, working primarily in Los Angeles, California and Phoenix, Arizona. While the images in the show reflect a lot of contrasts from urban youth to tranquil rural scenes there is a thread common to both: simply an admiration of life. “I also believe that we are both making a Spray can Photo by Branden Eastwood Birches statement,” said Schroeder who is passionate about planting trees and the need to replenish our environment. “We’re both breaking out in different ways with different subject matter,” Schroeder added as she is finding new meaning in photographing nature, her son is finding the images of urban Photo by Francie. Schroeder city life just as dynamic. Their photographic work also capitalizes on different techniques from digital originals that are true to journalistic prin ciples and not altered beyond color and contrast to manipulated film originals that may be altered in a computer. Schroeder and Eastwood span a generation as mother and son. Their work spans a generation in subject matter and treatment but the spirit of catching beauty and a passion for life is evident in each camera’s eye. Fall leaves Photo by Francie Schroeder Break dancer Photo by Branden Eastwood The exhibition starts today, August 31, and runs through September 25. The public is invited to an Artists Reception on Saturday, September 9th from 1:00 till 6:00 p.m. The Packing Shed Gallery is located on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Little Washington. You may contact the gallery at 540-675-3410 for additional information. Regional magazine highlights Rappahannock Artists The current issue of Home & Design Magazine, an architectural and interior design magazine covering the tri-state area, features a major article focusing on the artists of Rappahannock County. The fall issue, on magazine stands throughout the region, has a cover line referring to “Rappahannock: Soho of the South.” The article, written and photographed by Rappahannock residents Esther and Franklin Schmidt, highlights the high quality of art available in the county and states, “The local art scene has exploded (in Rappahannock) and the world outside has taken notice. Like Taos, Mendocino and Rockport, Massachusetts, Rappahannock attracts artists and artisans who have migrated there and established a culture of creativity. There are probably as many sought-after artists working in tiny Rappahannock as there are in many average-sized cities in the US.” It goes on to say, “The cloistering of this unusually large and diverse group seems to have created a synergistic energy upon which artists thrive.” Among the artists and art venues featured are Eric Kvames of Glassworks Gallery and Oldway Art Center in Sperryville, Steven Kenny and Thomas Mullany. The Schmidts, who photograph and write for a number of major national and regional magazines, have also been Washington, D.C. correspondents for Art & Antiques Magazine and are often called upon to do feature articles on art and artists throughout the United States. “It was a special pleasure to be assigned this article about the incredibly talented and skilled artists in our home community. This was a rare opportunity for us and we enjoyed revisiting so many people whose work Franklin and I have admired for years,” said Esther Schmidt. The article also resources a number of restaurants, inns and bed and breakfasts in the county such as Thornton River Grille in Sperryville which have also become destinations drawing din Photo by Franklin Schmidt Eric Kvarnes at work in his gallery/studio located in Sperryville. ers from outside the area. In addition to taking photographic portraits of three of the artists discussed, the Schmidts also included pictures of some of the galleries covered in the article. The Schmidts took the opportunity to give a special plug for the upcoming Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tbur sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community that will take place this year on November 4-5. Two performances of ‘Twelfth Night” by British students from Cambridge The Theatre at Washington, Virginia has just announced its line up of programs for the fall season, which runs from September through December. The schedule opens with itwo performances of “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare, produced by a touring cast of British students from Cambridge and the Community presents films at the Theatre twice monthly through November, generally on the first and third Fridays of the month. The Theatre’s Schedule is subject to change, and advance reservations are recommended, except for the films for which no reservations are taken. University. The new season also includes jazz concerts; a classical music recital; chamber music performances by the Smithsonian Chamber Players; Celtic music; a solo guitar recital, and Russian folk music. The Rappahannock Association for Arts Ticket prices for individual performances presented by the Theatre are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. See complete Fall Schedule on B2. For further information and reservations phone (540) 675-1253 or• email TheatreVA@aol.com W Photo by Richard Lykes SELF-PUBLISHED: Local author Robert Burns will talk about his new book, “Punjab Nights,” at the library series. Second Friday at the Library Series opens with Robert Burns By Sallie Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News What drives a man with a thirty-five year, international career as a Civil Engineer and Economist to try his hand at writing a novel? What does he have to learn or perhaps even unlearn to move from the constraints of technical writing to the creation of compelling characters and an engaging plot? And then what Herculean efforts does it take to get his work published once the book is written? Local author Robert Elwood Burns will explore those questions and read from his work on Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. as the featured speaker for the first in this year’s Second Friday at the Library Series, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community tRAAC). Burns’ fiction is informed by a rich and varied life experience, played out in many parts of the world. Educated at the University of Kentucky, M.I.T. and Harvard, Burns has been a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia as well as a development advisor to the governments of Colombia, Pakistan and Ethiopia, and has recently retired from 21 years with the World Bank as an economic analyst. His first novel, “Punjab Nights,” draws on Burns’ experience in Lahore, Pakistan in the late 60s. As the subtitle indicates it is a story of “Work, Love and Vengeance in the Land of Five Rivers,” the latter being the English translation of the Urdu word, Punjab. Bums’ knowledge of the history and politics of the region and his feel for the culture provide the context for a story of complex relationships. Burns first dipped his toe into the tidal pull of fiction in Addis Ababa during the collapse of the Ethiopian monarchy. Having been confined to his home for many days during the violence and period of martial law that surrounded those events, he passed his time on the beginnings of a novel set in postindependence Malaysia. Using his Peace Corps experience to explore the tensions between Malays, Chinese and Indians, he finished the novel, but failed to find a publisher. The writing of “Fragments of a Plan,” which ultimately evolved into “Punjab Nights,” began as a cathartic attempt to vent some of the frustration he experienced after twenty years trying to foster economic development in third world countries. In his presentation on Sept. 8, Burns will share the process of culling a publishable novel from the original and the many lessons about both the craft of fiction and the realities of publishing that he learned along the way. He will also introduce us to his most recent novel, “Venetian Exile,” which is a tale of war, love and espionage set in sixteenth century Venice, and the first volume in what Burns envisions as a four novel series. RAAC invites the community to hear and talk with Robert Burns at the Rappahannock County Library on Friday September 8, at 8 pm. There is no charge for admission.

Spooks exposed A wonderful clandestine evening awaits the winner of The Taste of Rappahannock’s Auction Package “Dinner with the Spooks”. The top Spooks pictured are: Admiral Stansfield Turner (far left) Director of the CIA 1977-1981, and Judge William Webster (far right) who has served as Director of the FBI and Director of the CIA. Additional spooks being Photo by John Bechtold aucuorieo are: Richard Clarke, a national security advisor to four US Presidents and John MacGaffin, number two spy master and fQrmer associate deputy director of operations at the CIA. All proceeds from the auction will help to support Headwaters educational and outreach programs. Though 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. 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 18, 2006 to August 25, 2006. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District Charles David Huff and Wife to Edward D. Fletcher Jr., 15.1460 Acres, $227,220.00, Tax Map 19- . 298 Wakefield District Mary Francis Bywaters to Cynthia Marie Sanders and Husband, 0.6289 Acres, Deed of Gift; Tax Map: 21-10 Rita Herwig to Thom Miller Construction LLC, BRME Lots 12 & 14, Block 5 and section E, place 5, $35,000.00, Tax Map: 13-1-5-12 Melvin Louis Jordan to Karen M. Jordan, 0.5769 acres, Deed of Gift; Tax Map: 5-24. Clyde Kora to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 328.6316 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 14-3. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. / Worship service 11 a.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson HI Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. .J Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ■ , Thursday: Meditation 7 a.rfi. Promise Land Baptist | Pastor: Herbert Johnson l, 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. i Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. |?r: 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. 4 Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p,m. Aprft 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 6753432 ftp' ifc Area Churches am. Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 830 Confessions: 436-5 p.m., Saturday after! Ip masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 am. ifMacedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. i Rappahannock United u Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong . S / „ Flint Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m.,Children's Church during tile worship service. Adult Sunday School at to ^ a.m.,call for Bible Study Schedule (6753370) -:>Mt Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship a* J 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 10:15 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 3 p.m,- - Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey v Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men's Discipleship Class 7 pun. . Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. ^6 Chester Gap Baptist I Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6;30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. pi' ’ jVi* m if. v: ‘k ‘ Massanova Pentecostal 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 Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store FlirH Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday; Worship service 11 a.m. Gld 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, Amissville 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. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Coip. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your new home With the nock News 540-675-3349 Don’t Lose Track 'A ©sJncAphoto ctwtoupfa*' • “How many times do I have to tell yon not to leave yonr sneakers laying around? If you don’t keep track of llrut, you won’t know where to find them. Make a little more effort, take a few more steps, aid put them in their proper place.” .Sound familiar? Probably . It just seems easier to toss things aside when we are tired or in a hurTy or preoccupied. But. in the long run we may be causing ourselves an inconvenience. If we keep thing* in their proper place, we can find them when we need them. What about our spiritual side? W'e need it constantly to support us as we jump lit hurdles in life. W hat do we do with our spiritual dde when we return from weekly worsWp? Do we toss it aside and lose trark of it or do we devote the few extra minutes a day to care for it throujdi daily prayer and devotions...to put it in die proper place in our lives so it is readily available at a moment's nodce? This week, carry your spiritual side a few steps farther. Keep it in its proper place in your life. Don't lose track. ITtaMrfh) * Ml i T withy I I IK ;:cnvt‘jrr/c 5V.'*ufW .> ■%, .4fr>*naf- &t>!e Sjut&y i\' M:n4<r\- i-ji-nr >a». - ~i &>x3?8' C'2'totbSrtfv. *4 ABERDEEN ^2^ BARN r-EH. Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News jjj 7%>$r Upcoming Events Previews 2006 Fall Schedule The Theatre at Washington, Virginia Fall Schedule 2006 (September - December) subject to changes and additions Saturday, September 16 at 8 pan. “TWELFTH NIGHT” by William Shakespeare Sunday, September 17 at 4 pan. produced by CAST (Cambridge American Stage Tour) The Theatre again welcomes the annual touring produc| tion of a Shakespeare comedy by a student group from Cambridge University. Here is their brief synopsis of the play: “Viola is dressed as a boy and is in love with Duke Orsino, but Duke Orsino is in love with Olivia. Olivia’s servant Malvolio !' thinks Olivia is in love with him, but Olivia is really in love with Viola ... or is that Viola’s twin brother Sebastian? Only the fool, Feste, knows the truth!” The play features thwarted love, mistaken identity, and a punning clown. Upfilr- ’ ' tp-: Saturday, September 30 at 8 pan. H-., ST. PETERSBURG TRIO Russian Folk Music and Classical Favorites Andrey Saveliev, balalaika, Svetlana Nikonova, domra, Vladimir Zakharevitch, bay an, with soprano Anya Titova. The Trio was formed in 1992 when its members graduated from Russia’s pre-eminent musical conservatory, the Rimskyf Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg. They perform ■ ^ extensively in the U.S. and abroad, and are all currently members of the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra. The first part of the program at the Theatre includes music of Strauss, . Dvorak, Brahms and Joplin. The second half of the program is devoted, in the Trio’s words, to “Russian Folk Songs best ever.” U,- Saturday, October 7 at 8 pan. * MICHAEL TSALKA and KATARZYNA MARZEC Piano Recital of Solos and of Music for Four Hands Music by Schubert, Scarlatti, Chopin, Mozart, I Mendelssohn, Brahms and Gershwin. Each pianist plays §h some works solo; together, they play music written by the composer for four hands. Israeli pianist Tsalka’s reviews include: . from Italy, “outstanding and moving interpretations of Mozart and Schubert”; from Argentina, “precision and splendid tech- . nique...a sound filled with subtleties and colors”; from Germany, “Tsalka mesmerized his audiences with an incisive line and rhythmic vitality”; from Sweden, “piano technique .. .at an absolute top level-simplicity and great elegance”. Polish pianist Katarzyna Marzec’s rich performing experience includes numerous solo and chamber concerts, as well as performances with orchestras throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. Saturday, October 14 at 8 p.m. LAURENCE JUBER Guitarist As a young musician in London in the 1970s, Juber “got an S extraordinary life-changing break when Paul McCartney | hand-picked him to become Wings’ lead guitarist* During the Jj three years he recorded and toured with Wings, he won a Best , Rock Instrumental Grammy. He has since worked with artists : such as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul Williams and A1 Stewart and has been named Fingerstyle Guitarist Of The Year. He has played on Oscar- and Emmy-winning movies and TV shows. The latest of his eleven solo albums is “One Wing”, a collection drawn from the Paul McCartney and Wings repertoire. ■ • 1 Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. LINN BARNES and ALLISON HAMPTON Music Music from Celtic and American folk traditions, the annual fall concert by the popular and accomplished team of Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton. They play harp, guitars, lute; and Irish bagpipes. Allison says that she and Linn traveled in < * France earlier this year and “collected a great deal of interesting new music, particularly from Brittany, the Celtic part of > France.” Saturday, November 4 at 8 pan. MUSIC FROM THE AMERICAN POPULAR SONGBOOK Ned Boynton, guitar, Karen Gray, vocals, and Mends An upbeat and swinging evening of instrumental and vocal music from the American popular songbook. Ned Boynton is from the West Coast and “a wonderful guitarist,” San Francisco Chronicle. Karen Gray now lives near Annapolis and is “a tiptop vocalist,” Washingtonian Magazine. % Sunday, November 19 at 4 pan. SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Schubert’s “Die Winterreise” John Elwes, tenor, and Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano, bring Schubert’s moving and exquisitely beautiful song cycle to the Theatre to open this 16th season of the Smithsonian at Little Washington. English tenor John Elwes leads a busy concert and operatic life, mostly in Europe, performing with conductors such as Nikolaus Haroncourt and Christopher Hogwood. He sang the role of Isaac in the world premiere recording of Benjamin Britten’s canticle Abraham and Isaac. (Britten dedicated his Corpus Christi Carol to Elwes.) He made his debut as a tenor in 1968 at the London Proms. He has participated in more than 100 recordings. Kenneth Slowik, artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, is a founder of the Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series. He is , one of the Theatre’s most appreciated musicians, having played here at virtually every season over the last fifteen years. Saturday, December 2 at 8 pan. STATESMEN OF JAZZ The Statesmen of Jazz again brings a group of outstanding musicians to the Theatre. This year, they include the witty and entertaining Marty Grosz, guitar and vocals; Mickey Roker, drums; Norman Simmons, piano; Greg Cohen, bass; Randy Reinhart, trumpet; Scott Robinson, woodwinds; Aaron Weinstein, fiddle and mandolin. Sunday, December 3 at 3 pun. V* SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON The Castle Trio perform music of Beethoven, I *: Schubert and Schumann The renowned Trio, which comprises Grammy Award winning pianist Lambert Orkis, violinist Marilyn McDonald and cellist Kenneth Slowik, play Beethoven’s Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 44; Schubert’s Trio in B-flat Major, D898; Schumann’s Trio | in D minor, Op. 63. ‘ Friday, December 8 at 8 pun. A Christmas Celebration from the BLUE RIDGE CHORALE (for information and tickets for the Dec. 8 event, call 540675-3502; for information about RAAC’s film series at the Theatre, call 540-675-3193) TICKET PRICES: Adults $20 ~ Students 18 and under $5 Reservations and Inquiries: (540) 675-1253 TheatreVA9aol.com The Theatre at Washington, Virginia 291 Gay St, PO Bos 322, Washington VA22747 (540) 675-1253 • TheatreVA9aol.com

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p .m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. For e-mail, send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com All week long at The Griffin Tavern Regular weekly events at the Griffin Tavern Sushi nights, every other Monday. 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) 6753227 September 1: Live Music at The Blue Rock Inn This Friday The Blue Rock Inn is featuring one of its favorite acts with Street Legal. The reggae rock band from Northern Virginia playing a wide variety of covers in their own style, along with many originals that are sure to get the dance party started. Cover is $8 over 21 and $12 under. 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) 9873190. September 1: Blue Rock Crab Fest This Fri, September 1, finish off the summer in style with all you can eat crabs out on the deck at the Blue Rock. Party starts at 6 p.m. and goes until the crabs are gone. $25 per person for all you can eat hot blue shell crabs. September 1: Flint Hill Public House BBQ Friday promotion is extend until the end of September. For more information call John Pearson at (540) 675-1700 or email www.flinthillpublichouse.com September 1: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community brings this outstanding film to The Theatre on Gay Street. Movie starts at 8 p.m. 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 Did you hear about the big "cover-up"? It’s exciting news! A colorful, double wedding ring quilt is being given away on Labor Day by the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Company. A drawing for the beautiful fashioned quilt, handmade by the Amish, will be September 4 at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Tickets are $1 and will be available on Monday nights during Bingo from 5:30-9 p.m. or secured by calling Sarah Latham at 9374410, John Pearre at 937-2109 or Sandi Carter at 937-4218. You need not be present to win. Hurry, time is running out! September 5: Join the Fun! Join Cub Scouting! Washington, Virginia—Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys—Cub Scouting. A sign-up night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 5th at R.C.E.S. cafeteria. Fliers with additional details will be distributed at the school. Designed for boys ages 6 to 10 (first through fifth grades), Cub Scouting combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals such as honesty, good citizenship, and respect. The Boy Scouts of America is composed of more than 1.27 million volunteers working together for the sole purpose of helping its more than 3 million youth succeed in life. For more information contact: Dan Bailey/ Cubmaster Pack 123 at (540) 987-8522 September 6: Rappahannock Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on 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 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 pm. 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 will 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 fequired. For information contact Donna LaPr§/ Field and Flower at 675-2365 or www.fieldandflower.com or info@fieldandflower.com September 9-10: Open House and Sale at Fly-by-Night & Blue Ridge Books The Flint Hill book stores are having their annual open house and sale in conjunction with Artistic License’s grand opening next door. Music and refreshments inside; antiques, art, crafts, authors, and massages outside. Store wide discounts of 20% or more, with added show and sale stock. At the Packing Shed in Flint Hill (Rt. 522). For more info call 540-6759989 or e-mail FlyByNight@hughes.net September 9: Headwaters Hosts 2006 Taste of Rappahannock at Historic Belie Meade Schoolhouse Mark your calendar for one of Rappahannock’s most popular fur social events of the year. Tb£4Li?Hth, Taste of Rappahannock s Headwaters, the fltfpj^ha Education P»Inda%n. kte" _ County Public sure to sell out quickly, turn to the Belle Meaota p.m. on Saturday, ning includes a receptrdp f^atui^n • Rlppahannock’s finest winye^j^e^uCToh presenting once-iB^*1%fim^xpkrigflces and items, and a^burn% aPnei^Wn the best food nock has to offer. $150, with proceeds going any educational opportunities that the lives of Rappahannock County's youth. To reserve tables or individual tickets, contact the Headwaters office at (540) 675-1819 or email info@headwatersfdn.org September 9: DAR meeting On Saturday, September 9, at 11:30 a.m. a luncheon meeting will be held at the Best Western Motel in Culpeper. The cost of the lunbheon is $15 and reservations are required. Send reservations to Lucia Kilby by August 30th. The program “Knowing Your DAR” will be presented by Ann Hunter, District Parliamentarian. Hostesses are Cathy Champigny, Agnes Puryear and Luda Kilby. The Chapter is made up of residents from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison Counties. 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 10: “Transparencies” exhibit The public is invited to an Artist’s reception at the Middle Street Gallery next to the Inn at Little Washington on Sunday, September 10, from 11 to 6 p.m. Limeton artist Janet Brpme will be showing her watercolors and wire screen works. Phone {540) 675-3440 for information or visit www.middlestreetgallery.org September 10: Old Hollow Reunion * The Annual “Old Hollow Reunion” will be held Sunday, September 10 at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church, Speriyville. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish, beverage and join us for a time of fellowship. September 12: Quilt Club to meet The Rappahannock Quilt Club will met on Tuesday, September 12, at the Washington Fire Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have a long forgotten quilting project you would like to restart, need some large tables to complete work on a current project, are looking for some inspiration to get your next project off the ground, or are just curious and would like to know more about quilting, come join our happy and very informal group. We meet every second Tuesday at the Fire Hall, located at 10 Fire Hall Lane. For more information, call Mary Collins at 987-9030. September 12: Weight Watchers session to begin There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining Weight Watchers. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 4:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. With 15 participants the session will be 12 weeks. If there are 20 participants there is an option of a 17 week session. The new session will begin on September 12th. For more information, call Kelly Settle at Rappahannock County High School at 540.987.8575 ext. 22. September 12: Grief workshop Hospice of the Rapidan will offer a free workshop for people who are grieving the loss of a family member, loved one or close friend. The workshop will meet on six consecutive Tuesday afternoons beginning September 12 and ending October 17th, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the community room of Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper. Reservations and additional information are available from Craig Wilt at (540) 825-4840 or cwilt@hotr.org September 16: Rappahannock Rough Ride “Fear Not the Hills - Ride hdrd & Ride On” A charity bicycle ride for the benefit of the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia. There are three courses designed to suit your cycling challenge whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider. The first 300 registered riders will receive the Rappahannock RoughRide T-shirt. Phone (540) 428-3610 or email roughride@fauquierfreeclinic.org or visit the website at www.fauquierfreeclinic.org/rrr/ to sign up. See you there! September 16: Hume Day It’s a day of crafters, artisans, history collecting, music and the Annual Jousting Competition. Vendors are needed for this annual event held at Leeds Ruritan Park in Hume. The Hume Day committee is seeking crafters, artisans, and all those interested in the opportunity to exhibit their work to the community. If you would like to be considered for this event, please send an email describing your specialty to humeday@yahoo.com If applicable, include a digital photo showing an example of your work. The committee will review all applications prior to selecting vendors and exhibitors. For information, phone Hume Day Chairperson Jackie Poles at (540). 364-1995. 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 - Remember me? I was in the Christmas Parade. 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, 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.thorntonhillraces.com September 16: 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 will 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 24: American Road Motorcycles Poler Run American Road Motorcycles Poker Run will be held on Sunday, September 24. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The run will start at Rankins Furniture Shopping Center in Warrenton, next to Carousel Ice Cream and will end at A. R. M., $15 per hand. This ride is to benefit Hailey Childress, a four-year-old who was diagnosed with leukemia in June 2006. Hailey’s father, Jonathon is the sole financial support for Hailey and her infant sister. All donations are appreciated. Even if you can’t make the ride, Hailey needs your help. Prizes/50/50/food/music. September 27: George Allen brings senate office to Rappahannock U.S. Senator George Allen (R-VA) will have his representative for Western Virginia hold office hours on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Chaz Evans-Haywood will be in Washington at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss issues facing the area with constituents and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency. For more information, constituents may call Chaz Evans-Haywood at (540)421-1394. October 21: An introduction to the World of Frame Drums An introduction to the world of frame drums on Saturday, October 21, at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576D Lee Hwy, Sperryville. Cost $25. No experience is necessary for this workshop, which is designed for mature teens and adults. Instruments are provided. Register early as space is limited. Call Pine and Wendi at Sage (540) 987-9699. October 21/22: Trinity Episcopal 50th Annual Dried Flower 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 See EVENTS, Page B4

Obituaries William H. Lyne Looking at a legacy William Henry “Billy” Lyne, 95, of Culpeper died Tuesday, August 22 at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Home. He was born October 30, 1910 at Willow Grove in Orange County, Va., to the late Hiram Oliver and Peachey Sizer Lyne. At his childhood home of Willow Grove, Mr. Lyne learned to ride at an early age because his father raised thoroughbreds. He raced a few times, mostly on the flat track, in the annual fall races at Montpelier. Mr. Lyne graduated high r Inspiring, Ttwngfits by Randy Minter POSITIVE MEMORIES No matter how upset or distraught you may feel about the death of a loved one, you will, in time, be able to recollect the event in a more positive light. According to a recent study, healthy individuals tend to recollect life-altering events with more positive emotion later. When the study participants were asked to think about past events that helped define their lives, they tended to discount fear, anger, and other negative emotions in favor of more positive feelings. This showed that, as much as people are prone to experience strong emotional reactions in extreme situations, they eventually come to terms with these events in a manner that brings a more positive sense of themselves and the world. Grief is a challenge for us all, even more so when the loss is a close one. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we understand the roller-coaster that grief can be and how hard it can be to make decisions. Call 347-3431. We’re are located at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “Grief is the agony of an instant: the indulgence of grief, the hi under of a life.” - Benjamin Disraeli school from Greenbrier Military Academy in Greenbrier, W.Va., in 1930 and graduated in 1934 with a B.S. in Animal Science from Virginia Ibch in Blacksburg, where he was cocaptain of the track team, specializing in the high and low hurdles. He also was a member of the social fraternity Omicron Delta Ki and other campus social committees. He was a member of the Corps of Cadets, receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves when he graduated. He had a 35-year career with the Virginia Extension Service : Assistant agent, Scott County, July 1, 1934, to January 31, 1935. Agent, Boutetourt County, February 1935, until he was called to active duty for WWII. After WWII, he returned to Boutetourt County until 1946. Agent, Rappahannock County, July 1946 until his retirement on Feb. 29, 1969. He was also an active 4-H leader for many years. Military service, active duty. U.S. Army, 1941-1945. Served in Papau New Guinea, 19421944, 209^ Antiaircraft automatic weapons unit commander. Rank of Captain. American defense service medal, Asiatic Pacific service medal, Distinguished unit badge, After retiring from Extension Service, he joined Ray Cannon Real Estate in Amissville, where he worked as an agent until he earned his broker’s license. He then opened his own business, Lyne Realty, operating at first from the Tbll House and then from his home Among his hobbies was fox hunting with his friends. He kept a pack of 8-10 Walker hounds for many years, winning several trophies at state and regional field trials. His top hound was named Sweet Thing. Horseback riding on Appaloosas Sassy and (later) her offspring, Lil Bit. When he lived in Gid Brown Hollow, he often could be seen headed for the mountains on Sassy or Bit, with his pet Airedale and goat trotting behind. He continued to ride into his 80s, taking Bit with him to Culpeper. Mr. Lyne was quite a dancer, often burning, up the floor with the Charleston and the Black Bottom at community dances in Rappahannock. The greatest compliment that his son recalled was by the late Jim Bill Fletcher that William H. Lyne “Dad was the most honest man he ever met.” He had a great love for nature, , a keen eye for good horseflesh, loved a good joke, and enjoyed people immensely. His driving force was an endless curiosity. He was married to Frances Wyatt Cottrell of Tbano, Va., on Sept. 7, 1940. They were married 61 years. She was a first-grade teacher for many years in the Rappahannock County public school system. Mr. Lyne is survived by a daughter, Mary Peachey Lyne of Menlo Park, Calif., a caterer in the San Francisco area, a son, David C. Lyne, of Warrenton, a content editor at The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 2 at the Mitchells Presbyterian Church with private interment, with Rev. John Grotz officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers . memorial contributions be made to the Mitchells Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 98, Mitchells, VA 22729 or the Va. Tfech Alumni Assoc., University Development, 201 Pack* Biding. (0336), Blackburg, VA 24061. Religious Notes Love and Faithfulness Church All are welcome to join Evangelist 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”? Senior Citizen’s Day Senior Citizen’s Day will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Sunday, September 3. Lunch will be served after the morning services. This event is sponsored by Sister Gloria Myers. Heart of Worship “Singing a New Song,” September 10, on Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m . Join us for a celebration of true worship at Hope Community Worship Center meeting in Culpeper Middle School. With a heart of worship, we will sing unto the Lord a new song. PSA 96:1. For more information, call Jan(540)845- 5070. September 17,24: Homecoming During September, United Methodist congregations throughout Virginia are celebrating “Open House Month.” This is an opportunity for churches to welcome neighbors into the Christian community and to share the faith by living the promise of “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.” Please consider visiting one of the United Methodist Churches in Rappahannock County - Amissville UMC, Flint Hill UMC, Sperryville UMC and Willis Chapel UMC (Huntly). Amissville will be celebrating a Homecoming September 17 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nancy White as the guest speaker. Flint Hill will have a Homecoming service September 24 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Merlin Shorb as the guest speaker. But come any Sunday! Christ’s greatest commandment calls us to share God’s love with our neighbors. Open House Month is a wonderful way to share God’s love with friends and neighbors! Email prayer group forming New email prayer group forming for moms. For information and to join email rappmomspray@starpower.net “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, “Tbo Blessed to be Stressed.” Reduced registration rate for 10 persons or per person on or before August 18th. The Conference 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: waylandjblueridge® usa.com. 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 end-time 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) 229-1195 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. 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. November 5: 4-H Chili Cook-Off Bluegrass Festival There will be a 4-H Chili Cook-Off Bluegrass Festival at Rappahannock County High School on Sunday, November 5th from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Performing will be Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass, Shenandoah Travelers, Debbie Zinn and Natural Grass. For more information contact, Hazel Zirtn-Day at zinnday@earthlink.net or (540) 937-3185 for more information [ FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, SPIRIT AND SENSE OF WELL BEING Exercise Classes A variety of fun exercise classes will be offered at the Blue Rock Inn in Washington. The classes are: Monday: Kickboxing Wednesday: Abs, Arms, and Bottom (with light hand weights) Friday: Boxing. The classes start at 9:30 am, and run for one hour. First class is always free. A limited number of openings are available, so please contact Drianne at (540) 9379914 to reserve a space. 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 See EVENTS, Page B6 Events From Page B3 as the weekend draws closer. Phone Helen Williams for information at (540) 937-4279. 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 NEW LISTING Old Sperryville Bookshop The Old Sperryville Bookshop has been a retail cornerstone on Main Street for the past 10 years. FormerI> an Episcopal Church, this 100 years old building has been remodeled and updated with a comfortable apartment, central heat and air and new exterior paint. It has approximately 1,800 square feel, soaring ceilings. arched glass w indows and beautiful w oodwork. It is on a .29 acre lot with majestic old Maple trees and ample parking. $395.000 Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net Atfnliifcmfe. $5,000 lowanl Purchaser Ooeing Coot ft Home llarmtyl $2,000 Sdtag Agent Bonual This home features wood floors, a fully finished basement, fenced bach yard with gazebo and sitting area. A twocar attached garage 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. Possible Rent to own or Possible Owner financing. $449,000 1 PHOTO SIMILAR Gorgeous One Level Living in Rappahannock Countyl Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home w/ 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 To Be Built! A country rambler on 1.85 acres on the outskirts of Flint Hill. 3 Bedroom, 2bath, living room, kitchen 8e dining combo, full basement with finished rec room, roughed in bath and walkout level entrance. Mice porch to enjoy the Rappahannock mountains. $315,000 Washington, Virginia 15+ acres in desirable location of Rappahannock County. Just outside Washington, Virginia. 800+ square ft house that could be used as possible (in-law suite). An 8 stall/barn with tack room and wash room. Property is partially fenced and has a small spring fed stream on it. $429,000 "Visit our website and search all of the listings in the MLS system." Your Hometown RealtorsESHEhlHSiflEkSIlQBuKLSflllES 540"987_9243 www.samsneadrealty.com Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life eb Locally owned and managed. &

The Legacy of the Land A year in photography and poetry of conservation lands in Madison and Greene County, Virginia BY HU WEBB Special to the Rappahannock News The Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy will open their “Legacy of the Land” Photo exhibit the weekend of September 8 and 9 at Fimew Farm in Hood, Virginia with two events. The weekend begins with Governor Tim Kaine opening “The Legacy of the Land” photo exhibit at a reception Friday, September 8, starting at 7 p.m. at Fimew Farm. Harvest Moon will cater this event and the cost is $ 125/person. The annual meeting for the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy will be held the following day, Saturday, September 9, at 4 p.m. again at Fimew Farm in Hood. Cate Magennis Wyatt, President of “The Journey Through Hallowed Grounds” will be the featured speaker. Conservation awards will be presented at this time. Hog Heaven will cater the main meal and Homegrown Blue Ridge will round out the dinner wim i/datiugs ui legiunai ana organic foods and wines. The price for this event is $25/person. Reservations for both events should be made in advance by calling (540) 7180370 or email: TheLegacyoftheLand@gmail.com. Fimew Farm, owned by Trish and David Crowe, is part of the original 10,000-acre land grant given by King George II to Francis Conway in 1732. The house was built by John Conway in 1812. John was a first cousin to James Madison, who was also President of the United States at the time of its construction. Fimew Farm’s 265-acres were placed under conservation easement in 2005. The Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)3 and 170(h) organization working in Madison and Greene Counties, Virginia, to “conserve, through voluntary land protection, the agricultural, scenic, natural, historic and recreational resources that aenne me rural cnaracter ol our communities.” BRFC’s land conservation efforts are focused on three areas: voluntary land protection, conservation planning, and community outreach and education. This past year, BRFC commissioned Virginia photographer Larry Behunek to take yearlong photographic records of the rural beauty and character of the Virginia Piedmont in Madison and Greene Counties, with the principal focus areas on properties that are under conservation easements or targeted for conservation efforts by BRFC and other conservation groups. The result has been a spectacular photographic journey through the lands of these two counties. The photo areas in Greene County included Parker Mountain, Amicus and Snow Mountain (including Hightop) Conservation Areas, and the South River, Conway River and Rapidan River Corridors. Madison County’s Conservation Areas included the Who were the Paspahegh? The Paspahegh lived in several towns on the north side of the James River, to the east and west of the mouth of the Chickahominy. They were tributaries to the paramount chief Powhatan. When the English chose Jamestown as their colony site, they unwittingly moved into Paspahegh territory. The Paspahegh consistently resisted this incursion, and were thereby labeled hostile by early English colonists. In August of 1610, George Percy, on orders from the new Governor De La Warr (Delaware), destroyed the Paspahegh chiefs town and its crops, killing 16 people and capturing the wife and children of Chief Wowinchapuncke. According to Percy’s account, on their return to Delaware’s ship, the English soldiers threw the children overboard and then shot them in the head. Delaware then ordered the execution of the chiefs wife. As the killing of women and children was against what the Powhatan peoples considered the laws of nations, their response to these actions 1 changed the nature of warfare i for the Virginia Indians. Chief Wowinchapuncke was killed several months later in a skir- 1 Virginia Vignettes nish near Jamestown. In 1611, jovemor Thomas Dale reported hat the Paspahegh main town vas deserted, and the English ■eported nothing of the tribe hereafter. RappFLOW recognized as leader in the protection of the Chesapeake Bay The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced their 2006 Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed grants at a ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. For the third year in a row, NFWF has recognized RappFLOWs important work in coordinating citizen-based watershed protection in Rappahannock County. This competitive grant program received applications from all* six states in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In Rappahannock County, volunteers will identify vulnerable sub watersheds, create a map of forest cover along streams, and help identify costeffective incentives for landowners to plant trees and shrubs along their streams. Tb accomplish this exciting project, RappFLOW has the support of many individuals and partner organizations including the County of Rappahannock, Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, Krebser Fund, Mount Vernon Farm, Piedmont Environmental Council, Piedmont Research Institute, Rappahannock Board of Realtors, Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, Rappahannock County Health Department, Rappahannock County High School, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rappahannock Nonprofit Center, RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission, % Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia DCR, and Virginia Department of Forestry. For more information or to get involved, contact RappFLOW at (540) 987-8011 or Beverly Hunter at bev_hunter@earthlink.net. Rappahannock County David adoff REAL ESTATE davida @ mris.com (540)987-1168 (540)937-3502 Owner Agent Beautiful lodge style log home in a tranquil setting with distant mountain and lovely woodland views. Natural White C edar log home with soaring eathedral ceilings and native stone hearth. Large master suite w ith personal deck and 2 more bedrooms and hath. Ciianl wrap around decks w ith covered front porch. 2 car attached garage and satellite internet. Board fencing, run-in shed and riding ring on 8.4 acres in the area of the Rappahannock and Thornton Hill Hounds. Fruit orchard and pond fed by a mountain stream. An additional original century old' log cabin ready to be restored as a charming studio or office. Easy access to Hwy 211 & Rt 729. at the end of a country road. $479,000 n xlughes Kiver and Kapidan River watersheds, Virginia Scenic Byway 231 and Madison Road (Rt. 230) corridors and the Gaar Mountain/Ruth Road Conservation Area. Thirty core photographs have been selected for a multifaceted and multi-year traveling exhibit and public education project. This exhibit will tell the visual story of these lands bequeathed to us by those who have lived, worked and loved these properties, and the written history through the words of poet Khalil Hassan, and past and present landowners. Thus, the exhibit took on the name “The Legacy of the Land.” After the September 8 opening, “The Legacy of the Land” will travel: September 15: Stone Mountain Vineyard with a reception hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. September 16-October 14: The historic Lafayette Inn in Standardsville,, Greene County. The Inn will host “high teas” for interested groups. To arrange for tea, contact Alan Pyles at www.alan@thelafayette.com. October 21-28: An exhibit at Madison County’s historic Kemper House. For additional information, please contact either Trish Crowe, Vice President of the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy and the Project Manager for “The Legacy of the Land” at (540) 948-3079 or Su Webb, BRFC Treasurer and PR/Sponsor Coordinator at (703) 431-4280 or email at nursydal@aol .com. This exhibit is sponsored in part by a grant from the Photos by Larry Behunek Virginia Outdoors Foundation and the Virginia Environmental Endowment. % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES 540-675-1190 or 540-987-9006 M* you are considering a pwchase or investment, or would Bke your property effectively marketed to reach the highest level of buyers - give us a call. | N l @ our webpage for latest available TRIVIA: Charles, II, King of Virginia quartered his coat of - arms showing England, Scotland, Ireland, and Virginia, marking Virginia an equal part of his domain and fondly spoke of her as "The Old Dominion*. 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Washington girl donates her hair Parker Critzer is a special young lady who lives in Washington. Always putting others first before herself, Parker decided last week that she would have her long hair cut and donate it to “Locks of Love.” Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids are hairpiece charities that bring hope to the lives of sick children who are undergoing chemotherapy, are diagnosed with alopecia, or suffering from scalp bums. They often share a daunting challenge: they don’t see themselves as they’d like to when they look into the mirror. Hair loss can be devastating for a young child. Worrying about their appearance, being afraid to go out in public, and fearing the reaction of their peers can make it difficult for children to deal with the health issues they are facing. That’s why hairpiece charities, such as Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids, need your help to create humanhair wigs for sick children. Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Sherri Woodward, of The American Image Salon in Washington did the cut for her. A smiling Parker said that she hopes more people who are getting their hair cut off at least 10 inches would consider donating it to “Locks of Love,” so they can help more children who would love to have hair. Parker is the daughter of Steve and Ann Critzer of Washington. A new charge in the air Summer has started to fade but there’s a new charge in the air. A feeling of excitement has taken over as the kids started back to school on Monday, August 28. However, with back-toschool excitement often comes anxiety, fear and worry from both students and their parents. But with a bit of planning, communication and insight, parents can help their children and themselves get off to a great start for school this year. Each year, bus accidents happen from children not obeying the safety rules. The importance of bus safety rules is something that children need to know and understand and for parents to reinforce with them. Safety tips A trusted adult should be at your child’s bus stop every morning and every evening. Children should be cautioned about the danger of strangers. Be at least five minutes early to catch the bus. There are blind spots where the bus driver can lose sight of a child. Front Danger Zone It is never safe to walk close to the front of the bus. Children should walk five giant steps ahead of the bus before crossing in front of it. Side Danger Zone Children should always stay three giant steps away from the side of the bus. Rear Danger Zone Never walk behind the school bus. Walk, don’t run three giant steps away from the bus when exiting the bus. When the bus approaches, step back front the curb as least three giant steps. Never run to catch the bus. If you have to walk on roads where there is no sidewalk, walk against traffic and out of the road. Stay out of the road and wait for the bus to stop before you walk to it. Make sure you can see the bus driver’s eyes when boarding or crossing Parker Critzer before and after she decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love in front of the bus. If you must cross the street to get to the bus, always, look left, then right, then left again. Our sympathy Condolences go out to the family of William Henry “Billy” Lyne who was a former resident of Gid Brown Hollow. Mr. Lyne, 95, died on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Home. Sympathy also goes out to Alice Butler on the death of Edward A. Butler, brother of her late husband, Lewis A. Butler, who passed away on August 12. Fall is just around the corner and it’s my favorite time of year. Farmers are making their last cutting of hay and the mums are blooming. Fall travelers are here already, so be careful the roads are very busy this time of year. Rogue goat strikes fear in Chester Gap community It would appear that there is an animal on the loose up here friends. It’s been seen wandering the back roads and has been spotted at some of the building sites. It seems to show up and then just disappear when folks call for their friends to come and see it. What is this mystical beast that has been spotted all over the top of the mountain? Why it’s a Billy Goat of course! What?! What’d you think it was?! Anyway this animal has been seen by several folks who were quick to either call myself or Billy Longmire but each time we found our animals safely in Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com their pens while the other was out and about. It’s possible that this animal merely wandered away from someone’s home or could be a “drop off” that some less than ^ionest owner saw fit to “get off of his hands.” Either way it’s got a lot of folks worried about the flowerbeds. While no 130 Acres consisting of 5 lots with average size of 26 acres. Site covers the summit of Keyser 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 the mountain top lots later in the fall season at a market premium. 50 Acres with views of Blue Ridge Mtns. stretching from Chester Gap to Old Rag. Cleared 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. plants have turned up missing it’s probably a good idea to keep an eye and maybe a garden hose for him too. Me though, I’m not worried at all, after a summer filled with two young boys and their friends, a not yet full grown dog, and miscellaneous other mayhem and madness just how bad could a rogue goat really be? Take the solar lights we just had to have. And when I say we, I mean my wife, because as far as I’m concerned if I want to see how to walk up to the porch steps I’ll turn on the porch light, I mean that is why we have one right? Anyway “we” just had to have these copper solar walkway lights, when they finally did come in and I get them all installed, folks it did, I’ll admit look pretty good. Ninety seconds later though our youngest son comes out, calmly walks over to the first light and snaps it clean off! Well between him, the dog, and the one or two the oldest boy got we went from 12 lights down to the two we have now in about nine days. Now if you care to visit you have a light to show you where the walkway begins and then you are on your own until you get rijht up to the steps and then there’s the other one. Of course you could just pull up in your car and I’ll turn the porch lights on and light up the porch and the yard too but hey that’s just my crazy way of thinking, go figure! Then there’s the baskets! Oh do we have baskets, we have baskets to hold the baskets! Why do we, once again read “she”, have all of these baskets. Well at first I thought it may have some thing to do with her giving out apples but she got really upset when I asked her so I figured it must not be. Then she brought home the one basket I actually wanted, a picnic basket. It was large too, £md looked like it could hold a lot of food for a picnic, which as I naturally assumed, was why she had bought such a basket. Unfortunately I was wrong! It just sits on top of our kitchen cabinets like some sort of cruel joke! I swear it’s like putting out a cookie-jar and never putting any cookies in it. It’s like the laundry basket she bought, which I once again assumed was to carry the laundry around in. All I did was mention doing just that and came away from the conversation with a severe case of whiplash! You don’t mess with the baskets in our house, they’re kind of like exercise equipment. You leave them out and make conversation over them but never really do anything with them. What really gets me is the price! I’ve actually bought at least one car in my life that did not cost as much as just one of those baskets! Granted it wasn’t the best car in the world but hey, it was a car! To my way of thinking at the price she paid, cause I sure wasn’t going to, that picnic basket should have come with a picnic and maybe a butler to lay it all out too. Slimmer is over and school has started With summer ending, which many say was too short, and the 2006-2007 school year already in session we have so much to be thankful for. So far there have been no tragic accidents like in the past and all the staffs at our schools, each doing their part, students are well on their way to another year of great learning. The tax-free weekend we recently had was great for parents as they gathered essentials for the year. May all the workers in our school systems do all they can to see that our children receive a good education, help prepare them for the future in whatever field NEW LISTING! Totally Renovated 2BR/2BA Farmhouse in the Historic District of Sperryville. This home has been completey remodeled; new kitchen w/appl, new BAs, new wiring, new insulation, new plumbing, etc. Extras Include: wood floors, storm windows/doors, high ceilings, front porch. This home is a Must See! $399,000 Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of all listings. iedmont Property, Inc id* (540) 675-1675 mud [ Boston k Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 they choose and continue our fight against drugs which corrupt so many minds. Above all, pray. Homecoming and revival services for Novum Baptist Church, Reva Way, of which Rev. Jeffrey Light is pastor, will be held in the month of September. More information as to dates and speakers will be announced later. Johnny Bragg and sons, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper were guests Friday and Saturday in the Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road. Belated birthday wishes are extended to those recent ly celebrating including, Alex Warner, Michael W. Frazier, Rodney Sealock, Ann Marie Hetzer, Mary Tharp, Heather Cubbage, Terry Cubbage, Beverly Tharp, Rosie Wharton and James Nicholson, Jr. and may our Lord grant each of you many more. Wedding anniversary , wishes go out to Bill and Ruth Peregory. The meeting of the Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist was held at Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church in New Market last weekend. Over 20 attended from the surrounding areas. The Salem Volunteer Fire Department will be having their first “Poker Run” on Saturday, September 2, at 8 a.m. There will also be games for the children and plenty food from the fire house kitchen. For more information call 825-9112. Sfin'/tfqa/e £ “TAMMY” Sturdy, All Brick Rambler on 5 private acres in convenient Rappahannock location. Offering 4 bedrooms, separate dining area open to kitchen. Finished lower level suitable for in-law/au paire suite, complete with full kitchen, great room, wood stove and private rear entrance. Covered gazebo for entertaining 6c several out buildings. To view this property go to www.realtor.com MLS#RP6151166$398,000 lummy (vuporuscio-liillinfjs, Associate Broker Re/Max Regency 221 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, Virginia (540) 937-5440 or (540) 675-2006 Events From Page B4 located at the Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. YOGA at Sun and Moon Studio, Rappahannock Belle Meade Schoolhouse — 6 miles south of Sperryville on Rt. 231. This week is the last week of our summer session. We have the first week of September off. Fall yoga classes begin September 11, and continues until December 17. 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 $140 for the entire fall semester. 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.com. 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 67:30pm 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 See EVENTS, Page B7

The nuts and bolts of upholstered furniture It’s time to replace the old sofa! What factors must be considered? Is this going to be expensive? How long should the new sofa last? Can we slip cover or reupholster the old one to save money? Help is on the way! Sunday newspaper ads and a deluge of retail catalogs offer upholstered furniture that looks quite enticing. The professional photography in the ads show well proportioned, attractive looking room settings that can lead you to an impulsive purchase. But “Buyer Beware!” That’s not all there is to it. Let’s take a piece of upholstered furniture completely apart. We start with the frame which is normally built out of lumber. Just the treatment of the wood used to build the frame can determine the quality. The best sofas and chair manufacturers use kiln dried hardwood products to insure durability. Corners should be blocked at the frame joints for strength and the construction of the frame is best when double doweled. Imagine what can happen when the frame of a sofa bows or bends over time. That would not be good! So, the construction of a well made frame is integral to the longevity of a piece of upholstered furniture. Continuing with the internal parts of the sofa, engineered coils are placed deeply within the seat platform helping the upholstered piece of furniture give and take as you are seated. “Eight way hand tied” is an industry expression that means the support system is substantial, evenly placed, and of a quality that will make you feel as if you belong to the seat. The coils are actually tied together in different directions, so that they are balanced for support. Events From Page B6 Virginie at 937-5609 or Charmaine at 987 8734 or visit us at www.synergydance.com Optimal Health & Nutrition Sessions at Hearthstone School Learn how to create more energy and vitality in your life, through vibrant health, stress management, improved digestion and dietary habits. Contact - Kathy J. Edwards, CTN, CNC., (540) 987-9272 (ext. 1) to schedule an 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. Healing Energy “Gil Brooker, Reiki Master, opens a new practice at the Rappahannock Wellness Center located above the Hearthstone School at 11576 Lee Highway in Sperryville. His hands-on Reiki sessions utilize healing energy to promote individual well being on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. Reiki is an ancient healing technique which restores inner harmony and vitality. To begin this practice all new clients will have half their first fee donated to the Hospice Support in Warrenton. Call (540) 987-3359 for an appointment. Panic & Anxiety Program Panic Relief Inc., a non-profit educational organization. Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia, Achieving Control, Positive Self-Image and Constructive thinking. This program is geared to help anyone including you, family members and relatives suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. We will teach you how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Learn how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety. The programs are held in the Castleton, Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Huntly and Washington on Mondays from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For information nail PRI at 17321 940-9658. Lois Kerch nor It is important that over time you feel as if you are sitting “lightly,” not falling through the cushion or bouncing off the cushion. The actual cushions, which are placed on top of the seat platform are made from foam wrapped in a layer of fiberfill and placed in a sewn cover. (This cushion is then covered by your chosen fabric.) Down cushions are currently in vogue and offer a different feel and look than that of foam. Down cushions have a much softer feel, a less tailored kind of look, and have to be maintained by “fluffing” often. This type of cushion is mostly air and will flatten writh time. Those of us who like a constant neat appearance will be disappointed with down cushions. The fabric that covers down cushions does not wear as well as the traditional cushions because of the unevenness of its pressure points. “Spring dowm” cushions are an option offered, and they are a nice compromise when you want that “shabby chic” or comforting look and feel of the softness of down, but not the complete sinking in that happens when the cushions are 100 per cent down. This type of cushion retains its shape and has small individual coil springs inside but is wrapped in a blend of feathers and down. It has a “crown” which means each cushion retains a rounded look that synthetic cushions also offer. When choosing an upholstered piece, whether it be a sofa or a chair, the relationship of the back to the seat is very important. In a custom made sofa, it is quite an art to achieve a comfort level that works. The scale of the overall sofa or chairs must be appropriate to the room, or look like it belongs. The scale of the components of each piece of the sofa must also blend together. Correct structural proportions yield beauty and function. It must have angles, curves, and primary parts that work together to fit the human body. What are the benefits of buying a custom sofa or chair versus ones manufactured in an assembly line? Obviously the aforementioned quality of construction is important, and you will be much more likely to be looking at this level of furniture if you work through a designer than if you order from a catalog. You also will get to choose your exact style, size, and fabric. Is this expensive? Yes and no. Consider the prominence of this one piece of furniture in your room, what it will be used for, and the expected lifespan of a sofa. A favorite, good sofa will be useful for many, many years. A costly mistake on this “big ticket item” can cause you grief, but the right choice brings a return on your investment and daily pleasure. Now that we have covered the inside of a sofa, the next article will address the designer aspects of this piece of furniture and other upholstered products like chairs and ottomans. We will take a look at style considerations. A custom sofa or chair chosen by you and your designer can be “built” to your specifications, including size and scale, fabrics, arm style, skirt types, feet or legs, the number of cushions, types of backs, the use contrast welting, etc. Current trends and new ideas will be presented. Thoughts on the value of slipcovers and reupholstering, versus buying something new, will be addressed as well. Now that the “nuts and bolts” are in place, the individualization of your design needs and desires can come into play! Lois Kepchner and Interiors by Whitcairn can be reached at (540)675-3905 and at whitcairn@aol.com. Country Living in Rappahannock County * ■ / fift JH K: F.T. VajjMY Road - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s most scenic roads. 10 +/- acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $359,000 Contact Martin Woodard HIDDEN Glen - Remarkable 33.5 acre pareel with a convenient location. 15 minutes to Warrenton. Magnificent elevated building site, large woodland pond and ready for building. $495,000 Contact Chert Woodard St 1 RoCKlilXiE - Beautifully remodeled contemporary home on 12+/- acres w ith sweeping views of the Blue Ridge. 3 BDR, 3 BTH, screened porch, stone fireplace. More land a\tillable. $579,000 Contact Cheri WxxJanJ season HUME Road m In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County. this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open with great mountain views and a strong stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley WaLN’CT BRANCH - Exceptional homo in Huntly, 3 bdr. 4 bch cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great \ iews and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $849,000 Contact Peter Wiley Loch Haves - Beautifully appointed 77(1) sq. ft. 4 bdr, brick home, on 40 acres on Mountain Run Lake. 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Just beyond the guardrail wnen the ISew Market — Sperryville Turnpike was constructed shortly after the Revolutionary War, it is doubtful that W. Russel Barbee and Enos McKay thought too much about its appeal to bikers. Harley and Davidson were but very faint glimmers in the eyes of their respective great-greatgreat-great-great-grandfathers give or take a few generations, and the horse was the open-air thrill ride of the day. Barbee and McKay had formed a partnership to construct the macadamized road including the formidable task of traversing the Blue Ridge. Just getting a ‘modem’ road up and down the mountain and through Thornton Gap was sufficient challenge. No thoughts of wind brushing the face while riding a hog around .an amusement park layout of sharp curves and switchbacks ydth the throttle near the max. Those would all come much later. Breathtaking, best ride ever, the Thornton Gap run, white knuckles, thrills, and on and on; modem biker magazines and websites are replete with such wide-eyed descriptions of the seven or eight miles of US 211 that carry the modem ‘turnpike’ through Shenandoah National Park. (Given the ever-increasing number of serious or fatal bike accidents on the stretch, it might be prudent to add danger to the descriptions.) Alas, with such enticements, there is just' not much time to stop and take in scenery, history, or much else while joy riding. Even those of us who brave the ‘gap’ from the relative safety of our jalopies probably make the trip to Luray or back in quick time without giving much thought to the myriad tales of the past that are hidden just beyond the asphalt and the guardrails. Staying over In the 1700s (indeed, until 1900 or later), a trip from New Market to Fredericksburg was a three-day extravaganza each way - so what did you expect with four to six horsepower pulling the conveyances. There were few red-eye coach trips in those days This meant sleep and feed stops were mandatory. Overnight accommodations were problematic; when stopping for the night, riders knocked at the nearest B&B (read private home) to find a place to lay the body down. This ad hoc hostelry was overwhelmed as mountain traffic dramatically increased. Accommodations of varying ‘luxury’ existed at Thornton Gap from at least 1760: ‘stage stands’ like the Hawksberry Inn for the well-heeled, ‘wagon stands’ for the drivers, and ordinaries for, well, all the rest of us. Other similar establishments appeared along the roadside at strategic locations. Keep in mind that, just like today, service stations were required for the motive power. This meant that corrals, livery stable, blacksmith, tool sheds, and other related support services were necessary adjuncts to these precursors of our motor hotels. In fact, transportation, lodging, industry, and community had many synergistic relationships that were much more intimate than today. Small nearly self-contained communities grew up right along the sides of the road. One of these, the Thornton Gap Settlement was located about one mile from the eastern entrance of Shenandoah National Park on US 211. This extensive complex was researched, documented, (and due to deteriorated condition, subsequently demolished) in the 1940s by the National Park Service. The settlement included a wagon stand, an ordinary, several mills, a church, and a number of homes all arranged to take strategic advantage of their sites, literally by the side of the road. Also included were the various wagon-service accoutrements necessary at any stop, as mentioned above. On the north side of the turnpike was the Herbert Atkins place (ca. 1800), originally a wagoner overnight stop. In what may have been one of the first anecdotes about ‘truck’ stops having good food, the Atkins place gained a reputation for excellent meals. This reputation led to stagecoach meal stops that in turn Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net led to the need for better overnight accommodations. Thus, the ‘stand’ eventually grew in size to over forty by forty feet and two stories with multiple guest rooms, chimneys, etc. In the process it underwent a status upgrade and became, sniff, an Inn. A bit later (about 1840) a log cabin known as the Hutchins Ordinary was built about a mile west of the Atkins place. This ordinary provided more ' basic fare than the Atkins Inn, thus mainly drovers and horseback riders frequented it. The sketches made by the Park Service reveal some additional details about the two structures. The walls of the Atkins place were boarded and whitewashed with wood floors. The Hutchins ordinary used cardboard and paper for wall covering though it too had board flooring. Most buildings of the period were prone to bum due to open indoor fireplaces but imagine the extra danger with cardboard walls. The ‘R’ factor of the material cannot have been too high either so cold winter nights in the hollow may have challenged even the hardiest of travelers. Some 300 feet east of the Atkins Inn and on the south side of the Thornton Gap turnpike was a mill complex. A three-story gristmill dominated this group of structures, with a 25 by 40 footprint. In a somewhat unusual arrangement, the grindstones for tire mill were located in its attic as was storage for the processed grain. This architecture may have related to site considerations as an elevated millrace carried water to the sixteen foot overshot millwheel. A crane was used to lift the millstones into place. 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For extra credit: how did the stones get onto the wagons at the quarry? Anchor store The anchor of this miniindustrial park appears to have been the sawihill. This mill was located in a shed that was fifteen feet wide and fiftysix feet long. It sat within fifteen feet of the road (no problems with pesky setback requirements in those days). The structure was on a considerable slope. A nine-foot stone foundation and log pillars supported the building on its southern end. An oak floor , covered some twenty-one heavy log joists. A geared carriage at the east end of the Duiiaing earned logs into the saw. The latter was of the updown (as opposed to circular) type driven off a dedicated water wheel. At some time after initial construction, the power source was switched, via a series of long wooden shafts, to the larger wheel of the gristmill - movin’ on up to bigger timber perhaps. In another structure a cider press cranked out the juice. The press was factory made suggesting that it was added at a much latter date than the machinery for the two mills. Power from the gristmill’s wheel was also adapted to operate this press. Though not included in the NPS survey of the 1940s, other information suggests that a distillery was also not too far off. Cider, even the hard variety, did not satisfy all the liquid needs in those days. In the same building as the press was a blacksmith shop. Other buildings in the settlement included a caretakers cabin, a log schoolhouse, a Methodist church, a store, and four houses. All were within a half-mile of the mill complex. Most of these were abandoned sometime after the Civil War when much of the housing in the area became concentrated in Sperryville. Before then, as many as 150 people lived and worked in Thornton Gap along the old turnpike. The Thornton Gap Settlement was completely abandoned by the 1920s. When the NPS survey was done 20 years later, none of the buildings were deemed salvageable, a real shame as this site, if restored, might potentially have been a historical gem for Rappahannock County and the Park. So, next time you are barreling up toward the Gap on your Harley, or even your scooter, you might want to pause just before starting through the hairpin turns to consider how different the landscape (and speed limit) might be today had times not changed so drastically. A nice meal at Atkins, ‘reshoe’ the bike at the blacksmith, take a little cider home for the missus, and maybe even a bottle of the local distillate for yourself. In a way, all of these things are still possible, but with the pace and thrills of today as distractions, somehow one senses that all is just not the same as long ago. But if one has the time and inclination, a few of the footprints of the old settlement might reveal themselves in winter months just beyond the 211 guardrails near the point where the dual lane lets the impatient begin their zoom up the mountain.

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Leesburg, VA 703 554-9941 L Sales — Houses FREDERICK CO. NEW HOME 100% Financing Available (for qualified buyers) Only $233,000 Spacious New Split foyer on Ig wooded lot. Lake community. Call Owner Direct 540-665-2826 or 540-662-9470 c Rentals - Houses HAYMARKET $2500, 4/5BR 3.5BA, SFH. Luxury Home in Piedmont, r GAINESVILLE 3BR, 2.5BA TH, $1750 end unit w/ 1 car garage. « BRISTOW $1595 3BR, 2.5BA TH Gourmet Kitchen & Fully Fenced Yard. LORTON 5BR. 2.5BA SFH, $3000, culde-sac. Miller Properties 703-915-9498 millerpropertiesonline.com For All Your Property Management Needs Rentals — Houses 1 For Rent 4 Bedroom. Two Story Home w/basement. Nev. Appliances. Partially Wooded Acre lart $1,800 per month Plus I'lilines (Well, no water hill) .Mature. Responsible Applicants W ith References PleaseCall Carole @ (540) 272-6307 FOR SALE BY OWNER OPEN HOUSE ^ oHiap SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 10AM-2PM Mortgage Consultant will be present 14123 Embrey Lane SUMERDUCK, VA 4BR, 2 bath Rambler on 3 8 acres, private road, pond on property, finished basement with outside entrance, brick and siding CALL 540-752-9100 $335,000 Open Houses I 1241 Rowland Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 TOTALLY RENOVATED! Gleaming hardwoods, new Italian porcelain floor and Corian in kitchen. Huge dining & living rms. You must see the unique antiques converted to vanities in renovated baths! Huge master w/sitting rm, skylights. All new custom paint and new carpet. Call Jean Jones @ 703-963-7834. Dir: 7100 N. Bpass Wiehie, L. on Heather Way, 1st L on Rowland to ■ 1241 on left. $775,000 ■ Real Eetate Wanted FREE FARM WANTED! Hone farm needed for rescued horses Equine Rescue League (703) 77MI40 Real Eetate for Sale I $489,900 Beak-ton 66.V* Clarkes Meadow Drive, Raaktam, V A 22712 Beautiful 4 BR 2.5 BA Colonial w/jetted Jacuzzi, gas FP. huill in speakers I in LR, sun room and I Master BR. All rooms pre wired for fans. HW floor entrance. Partly .finished basement. Backs to trees. Ow ner offering SI OK in closing cost. Directions: 29 S. to L on 17. L on Clarkes Rd. L. on Clarkes Meadow to 6638. Call Jean Jones 703-963-7834 Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 THE PLAINS 9+ acres in sought after Northern Fauquier close to 1-66, Private wooded setting w/ expired conv. 4BR drarnfield permit. $295,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster tie J ini,✓ mZM Real Estate for Sale m Sterling, VA $539,900 Large BeautHul ColooW In Sought Aflar Sentca Chcse on cul-dMXvpnp, 4 BR, 2 FB.7 HB, Fully PnislMd BSITT w/wetbv, Lrg tenced backymt, M net HOWD floors & many mon upgrades! Horn Warranty Included, Highly Mounted Seders! Sandy Harris 7®J-217-2468 www.hKrislionei4u.cofn. Mow listings in Cutoirifc, trial—r, I wilted jp q Real Estate for Sale N * J Reduced $610,000 6280 Olga Court, Haymarket, VA 20169 Welcome home to this large 4 bedroom 2.5 bath brick Colonial. Stone foyer, open stair case, hw floors. Large front porch for relaxing and watching the deer. This 3 acre lot is largest in the area. m L=J Call Jam Jonas 9 703-963-7934 UJ Real Estate for Sale MADISON COUNTY, VA -(Historic Old Pratts - Colonial Revival home, completely restored. 3BR, Vh BA, Country kitchen, dining rm, living rm, parlor, carriage house, & country store building-all located on 3.8 acres with 4 board fencing, and fantastic mountain views fronting on one of Virginia's Beautiful Scenic By-Ways. $575K Call Lisa Dyer JHorse Property - 10 acres fenced/cross fenced, 4 paddocks, barn, storage shed. 2BR brick ranch, with full walkout basement, pool. $369K Call Bill Gentry -iBrlck rambler sited on 3 acres, 3BR, 21/2 BA, full walkout basement, carport, stream, great potential for horses. $278,500 Call Gene Smith JOId Rag Mtn. - 10/ acres nestled in the foothills of Old Rag Mtn.with barn, streams, woods mountain views and restorable home. $359K Call Bill Gentry GREENE COUNTY, VA JFarm Colony New construction scheduled for completion in August, 2006, 3BR. 3BA, 2 car garage full walkout basement, enjoy community gardening and farming in a peaceful, rural setting $369K Call Gene Smith or Bill Gentry ORANGE COUNTY, VA jRenovated Cape Cod, 2BR, 1 BA, large deck. 2 bay detached garage, outbuildings and fenced yard, 1 acre, convenient to Orange Airport $230K Call Bill Gentry Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jefferson-land.com

Rentals — Housss Linden/Front Royal, Private 5ac home, volume ceiling, views deck, W/D, D/W, CAC trplc, 3/4BR, 2BA, near exit 13/1-66. $1300/mo (540)683-1998 LOVETTSVILLE Area Top floor brick ranch. 3BR, 2BA, fpl, all appls. $1400/mo. Call 540-882-3686. Lovettsvllle/Waterford. Beaut, home Ig. lot w/ mtn. views. 3BR, 3BA, pine firs. Luxurious Master suite, hottub. 1/2 hr to Dulles. $1900/ mo. 540-822-4160. Rappahannock Co. •2Br, 2BA, custom home, Flint Hill, $1200/mo • Sperryville, private country 3lvl home, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmt, stone FP, screened porch, hot tub, 2 car aarg. Joins Shen Nat l Park. $1500/mo • 1 B R , 1 B A , remodled apt, all appls, Washington, VA $750/mo •3BR, 3BA, 2 story renovated farm house on farm: $2000/mo 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 Rent or rent to own, $1100 mo. Woodland Park Drive, Luray, VA. 3BR, 2BA, 2 acrs. (540)439-9899 Sperryville, 2 story home, farm, secluded, 3BR, 2BA, Ig LR, fam rm. Kit. DR.hdwd fls, CAC, nice yd, Ig front porch. (540)987-8582 Sperryville: Newly renovated 2BR, 1BA with central heat & air. (301)808-9761. SUMMIT POINT. Jefferson County. WV. Lrg single Fam home w/gar on 3'/j acres. Built in 2000. 4BRs, 3V2B, all appl s, CAC, oak & tile firs, covered front porch, lrg deck off back, well & septic, barn & pasture avail for add'l rent. Sec dep., credit appl. $2500/mo. Call 540-955-1384. Vintage Stone house on quiet farm centrally located b/t I-66 & Middleburg in The Plains, VA. Newly renovated; 5BR, 3 full BA, LR, DR, Butlers pantry, 2 frplcs, Ig country kitch w/ D/W. 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 Warrenton Area 3br, 2ba brick rambler, full fin bsmt, 2 car det garg on 2 acs. Avail, now. $ 1800/mo Call Jim Helm Weichert Realtors 540-905-5536 Waterford Farm 4BR. 2B. hrdwd firs Elec HT/wdburning stove. 2 fplcs. No indr pets. $1600. 703-727-2945 au Rental# — P r, n m KOOfTtS V - J Leesburg: Furn room w/ shared BA & Kit, laundry access in nice family home. N/S. $500/ mo. 540 718 9279. Reston: Resp person to shr TH Conv location nr airport $400 + 1/3 utils. (703)391-8792 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 PUTTERS GREEN CT. Spectacular ONE OF KIND custom home in Raspberry Falls Golf. Hunt and Pool Community. Designed by the owners with style, comfort and eleaance Don't Miss This One' Main Fir Master Suite. 4 BR. 3 5BA, Hardwood Firs Man Lvf. Lg. Custom Built Ins In Master Closet. Formal DR W/Custom Built-In Buffet. BuiIns In Great Room. Custom Kitchen. SS Appls , 2 Laundry Rms Main & Upper, 3 Car Garage, 3rd W/Caf Lift Making Auto Capacity Of 4. Lg Bsmt. W. Endless Potential, H I Full BA Approx 1 Acre. Wafc To Golf Pool & Tennis, "Gorgeous Locations. Views Of Catoctn Mtns New Sprinkler System Offered At $975,000 *LO 6080002 Ellen Moore Owner Agent Keller Williams Realty. Leesburg VA 703 554 9941 (o77 Rwrt*ta “ I Townhouse* V-Z , ) Ashburn (Belmont Greene)- 2 Ivl, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage. W/D, FP, like new, 1st floor master BR $1775. 301-537-6256. Leesburg/Potomac Stn: 2000sf +, 3/4BR, 3.5BA, fin bsmt, new carpt, fncd yd. AvI 9/1. $1750. 905-257-3397 Sterling/Prov. Village. 2 story. 2BR, 1B, new crpt/paint. Lots of light. Close to Rte 28 & Toll Rd. AvI 9/1. $1350+utls & sec dep. No pets/ smkg. 703-929-0219 080 W Office BY OWNER 540-347-5555. assigned parking & utilities included. 30 Ashby St. Warrenton Ste 102-103. $850/ mo; Suite 109, $500/ mo. In Town Office Storage Unit 16. 100 sq ft. $75; Unit 30. 200 sq ft. $125; ' Unit 33. 170 sq ft. $90 0£j£ Vacation V.____> 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. $364,900. Call 301-774-4025. Loo *”**• By Owner FSBO 3BR/2BA, 12 5a subdividable w/3BR perk, ridingtrail barn wooded. $459,900.00 OBO. 304-856-1842 122 Houses Winchester, VA 3 New homes from $349,000. 240 acre lake gated community. Quality, extras. Cottage 55+ community $309,900. 7+ acres Ranch + garages. Orchards, horses allowed. $529,000 Ranch Fixer-upper. Handicapped accessible. Priced to sell $228,000 Call Pat Elliott, 540-888-3205 McHale Realty A 5BR Foreclosure Only $29,500! Must Sell! For listings call 800-7498168 ext R528 Charming 4BR, 2.5BA home on 1/4 ac in Ashburn on quiet cul-desac. Int/ext compl repainted! Refin hdwds & new hdwds in FR & MBR. NEW granite countertops in kit, elec range, highgrade carpet on u/l. $2300/mo. Call Neil 571-643-3025, Long & Foster. Clarke County Schools New cedar house 3BR, 2BA. full bsmt 1/2 ac Beautiful views $325k (703)819-1211 Custom Home 2+ acs in WV Mts. Front strout stream, Nat l For. Skiing $3 1 0 K Call . 304-636-7697 5pm FREDRICK COUNTY $299,900. Beautiful 2 story col w/3BRs & 3.5B Incl: fplc, fenced yard, partially fin bsmnt & attic. Dianne Kollar @ 301-529-1070 Leesburg: Huge savings. Lease w/option to buy avail. 5BR exec col or 3BR TH. Owner will give back 30-50% of rent + pay closing costs on 1 or 2 yr lease. 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 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 foyer, 1 +ac, 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D, FP. 540-408-3796. 255K. 100% Financing Avail, lots from 3-32 acres. All perc apprvd/survyd. Fauquier & Culpeper. (540)547-4197 A m i s s v i 11 e / Fauquier County: 5.8 open acres near Rappahannock River w/ distant mountain views. More rand available for long term lease. Best buy in the County! Perc approved. $265,000. Call Sherry at Re/Max Regency 540-675-4901 Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w / s t a t e 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. Picturesque .36 acre lot in Strasburg VA. Grt View, loc close to town. City water & sewer. $82,999 540-341-7323 Rappahannock Casfleton-50 + Wooded acres, beaut hardwoods, springs/ stream on property, private & protected $652,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Faster Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Sates LoteftAneegiJ 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 Real i — ; Estate _J 100% Easy Financing Fixer Uppers, 1st time buyers & New homes. $1 000/down. (703)881-0898 www.WalkerMLS.com Fixer Upper Homes I have a limited number of homes that need TLC, fixing up or major work. $^50-550K. Quick settlement needed. North. VA locations. bucksimpson.com for all details RE/MAX Gateway 177 s-a* warn* v >1 J I BUY HOUSES-cash! Stop foreclosures/ double payments. No commissions/fees. (888)886-9091 Lv msg Manassas Park, auto body shop, $1,150,000, indies a 5987 sq ft warehouse condo, equip & business. Wright-Realty. com, 703-368-8136, Ed. -- 194 Retirement V J RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 ( T" ^ |224 Firewood j ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524. ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord. Call 703-868-2524 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 / : Antiques & Collectibles J v 1920 s Carriage. All tree's for horses included. Garaged for 50 years. $2,600.00. Beautiful yard ornament. Call: 304-728-0391 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. Cargo type furniture. Sofa, loveseat, chair, coffee table & 2 end tables. Working 25 color console TV, vcr. Great for den or bsmt. You must move! 540-338-2452. COLLEGE STUDENTS 30%-80% Blowout Sale. Mattress. Bedroom & Sofa sets. Limited Supp'y! 703-898-8768. Full Size matt/box set. Brand new in plastic. $120. 703-263-7888. Kenmore frig, $275, Admiral Washer, $275. Whirlpool Dryer, $175, Kenmore Portable DW, $200. All in good cond, 540-364-3383 U-Haul. 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. f , ; ’ 909 Garage/ *** Yard Sales V .... J HUGE MULTI FAM yd sale, 9/2, 8-?Flint Hill Vol Fire Dept. Rain/ shine. Baby clths, Hemm pottery, Longerberger baskets. Lots of items. John & Barbara Jenkins, Fri, 9/1, Sat 9/2, 8-4. Rain/ Shine. Rt 626, 302 Tiger Valley Rd Washington. Wanted: fleamarket dealers 9/16- FREE rent! Showcases $ 150 ea. (2| church pews. WWW. foxdenantiques.com (540)347-1162 193ft ^ay, Sti IZao 4Ffced Hay horse quality, sq. bales, Delivered & stacked. (540) 937-5160 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 MIDDLEBURG barn, Full care, 2 arenas. Indoor & Ooutdoor. Miles of Ride out. Hact to fixtures. Roomy stalls. $650/mo. Call: 540-454-2938 CLawn/Ganfm Eaufoment I v.J John Deere STX30. riding mower, 9hp, Krohler engine, 30 inch cut, runs good. $600 540-439-9837 / " \ Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. Perfect $2.50sf, 2.145sf. Will seperate. (703)875-2215. 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 $6495 Must sell, $1495.571-237-5015. /-\ 273 Pete V_ AKC Regist. Weimaraner for sale $900. Please call Shanna @ 703-727-1912 for more information. Lab pups, AKC/OFA. yellow, M/F, raised w/ kids. Champ field trial/ hunt line. Wormed, 1st shots. (540)825-4688 294 Giveaways Family Labs: (2) SisterLucy/spayed, BrotherRicky/ neutered. Loving family wanted with alot of room to run and play. We're 4 1/2 yrs old, have shots. Our current owners love us dearly but we have no room in this TH. 703-408-4526/ 571 -233-9687. Fill Dirt: 100+ Loads, you load & haul. Wellington Rd, Manassas. 703-509-7229. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 Free Free: Double bed with frame. Free Pink Toilet. You haul. Please call (540)347-4767 after 6pm. FREE FREE: Free Ma nure and firewood. You haul. Nokesville area. (703)915-6256 SHREDDED PAPER - free, mixed colors, in large bags. Good for packing, bedding, garden mulch etc. 10-30 bags for weekly picku p s . U-haul. 703-779-2100 ECHO Wanted Dove Hunting rights over corn field, 1 week or more. Call 540-347-2566 with cost. 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? As tfe wwtfs busiest trucking company. SctvwOer National s business is growing and we’re Iwng. • Experience waded but not reqund • Company-puMded COL tranng (or qualrfied canrtdates • S34J00-$57>S00 depetdng on expenence • immediate benefits tor experienced drive's . • Sigr-or bonus nay appiy Apply OnRnef 8cnrieideijobs.com Oc^*-«XUi-PRDeii-80044?-;433i hlcV'-y; 1 Early ... Deadlines Hie Classified Department of Times Community Newspapers will be closed on Monday September 4,2006 in honor of Labor Day. Tlie following early deadlines are in effect: *'L i m CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Display Real Estate: Thursday, Aug. 31st, 3:00p.m. Classified Real Estate: Friday, Sept. 1st, 11:00a.m. All other Classified ads: Friday, Sept. 1st, 5:00p.m. call 703.777.1110 or 1.800.852.4797 to place your ad today! (tltUC5 or visit www.timespapers.com Community x, Construction Foreman Leesburg based company needs a site foreman for projects in Loudoun and surrounding counties. Must read site plans and field stakeouts. Excellent communication with owners and engineers essential. Responsible land disturber and asphalt experience a plus. Position to be filled immediately. Call 1-800-317-8612 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 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Barn Help Wanted PT/FT, Muck, feed & turnout, must be reliable, call (540)364-3099 CABINET MAKER Installer needed to work on job sites installing furniture, cabinets & trim. Must have clean, professional appearance & good driving record. Excellent pay & benefits. Manassas VA. Call: (703)369-3455 CAREGIVER In home care 2 - 3 days/wk. 6 a - 430p for 59 yr old female w / Al/ehcimers. Exp. preferred. 703-732-6543 CARPENTERS local general contractor seeks experienced framing & trim carpenters. Must be able to work from blueprints. (540)937-4838 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 DRIVER & MORE Dynamic, fast-growing construction company, highly recognized in its field, seeks CDL Driver with clean driving record to work in drug-free environment. Driver must be familiar with the Northern VA/DC/MD regions. Applicant must be able to lift 80 pounds without restrictions. Driver is responsible for all construction deliveries, inventory control and safety procedures. Driver must be organized, familiar w/ construction tools & inventory controls & able to follow and communicate OSHA safety procedures. If you are ready to be more than a driver call 540.364.6224 to set up interview. Share Our Vision mm Nash construction offers top pay and benefits. v_ Full Time Employment — Full Time 3,3 Employment V HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC S. W. Rodgers Co is looking for ?. heavy equipment mechanic. Minimum of 2 years experience required. Intrested applicants call Human Resources: 703-591-8400, ext.1125 ATATATATATATATATAT4T Counter Sales for Construction Supply Co. Full-time. Salary negotiable (703)257-5910 Manassas ATATATATATATATATA7 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: • Monitor operations of the entire department. • Serve as a liaison between all departments. • Coordinate department reports. • Answer phones. Qualifications: • Strong organizational skills and administrative talents. • Able to multi-task. • Pleasant telephone manner. • Excellent verbal and written comimmk ation skills. • Must have computer experience. • You must be highly motivated, and 1 able to work independently. • Must be prompt and dependable. Times Community Newspapers Offers: • Health and Dental Insurance • 401K - Retirement Savings Plan • Short and Ixtng Term Disability • Group Term Life Insurance • Social Security/Medicate • Personal Leave Bank • Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday! i • Wide ranging job training programs • Career Growth Development Ptogran, • Complimentary Classified Advertising • Credit Union Equal Opportunity Employer If interested, please email your resume i-. HumanResource@timespapers.com m tax to (703) 435-9754. Attn: Jaicin Lowe Human Resources. dims Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA r v Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY EDITH J. SUMMONS BRIDGET and WILBUR BRIDGET Plaintiffs vs. At Law No. 06-39 JOHN M. SUMMONS GERALD SUMMONS UNKNOWN HEIRS of Howard Summons and Ruby Starks (Summons), if any there be. and any other person or persons having any interest in the property containing 6 acres, more or less (Tax Map parcel 18-31) situate in Hampton District, Rappahannock, County. Virginia, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made party to this complaint as PARTIES UNKNOWN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above styled suit is to quiet title to the property owned by Plaintiffs Edith J. Summons Bridget and Wilbur Bridget, in which the above named Defendants may have an interest, which property is situated in Rappahannock County. Virginia and more particularly described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District. Rappannock County. Virginia, containing 7 acres, more or less, being the same property conveyed to John R. Summons by deed from John K. Kendall and Lula M Kendall, his wife, dated April 28. 1930 and recorded in Deed Book 35 Page 536 in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia: Less and except therefrom however, a certain tract or parcel of land containing one acre more or less conveyed to Ora L. Roy by deed from John R. Summons and Eva F. Summons, his wife dated June 17, 1955 and recorded in Deed Book 63 Page 265 in the aforesaid Circuit Court Clerk s office. And being the same property conveyed to Edith J. Summons Bridget and Wilbur Bridget by deed from John M. Summons. Howard Summons and Ruby Starks. Ora Summons Roy and Charles Roy. Gerald Summons, and Helen Summons, dated February 19. 1990 and recorded in Deed Book 182 Page 245 in the aforesaid Circuit Court Clerk s office. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Plaintiffs to ascertain in what county, city or state the Defendant, Gerald Summons resides, without effect: And it further appearing that the above named defendant John M Summons is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that his last known post office address is c o Smith Nursing Home. 2330 Penn Place Northeast. Canton, Ohio 44707: And it further appearing that the heirs at law of Howard Summons. Ruby Starks (Summons) and Gerald Summons, if he be dead, who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or maybe interested in the sub]ect of this matter, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before that 20th day of October, 2006. in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Rap pahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517. 238 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia 22747 and do what is necessary to protect their interest. It is further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rapphannock. that a copy of this Order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this Court is held: and that a copy of this Order be mailed to each Defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid Affidavit and which is listed above. Entered this 23 day of August. 2006. s Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ASK FOR THIS: s Michael T. Brown Michael T Brown. Esquire Baumgardner and Brown. PLC Counsel for Plaintiff 211A Main Street PO Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone 540-675-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No 438^9 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676

545 FuHTkn* PEST TECHNICIAN We offer top pay in industry, benefits including health & dental, vacation & company vehicle provided. Good driving record required. 703-335-9161 / 540-347-9724 FOREMAN SUPERVISOR for an Electrical Contractor Commercial/ Residential-VA work only Supervision and scheduling of all field employees and piece workers to meet deadlines. Manage job production and materials. Good communication skills. Ability to handle a wide range of tasks and multiple priorities Knowledge of the trade and codes in order to get the inspections completed. Five years experience that includes single family homes and townhome construction. Excellent pay with paid vacation/hoiidays, health insurance, transportation provided Apply by appointment only KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (540)349-8500 E.O.E. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OFFICER Management & Financial Services Construction or contracting experience, knowledge of the construction industry, and good communication skills are keys to success in contracting for design and construction services for Loudoun County government. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and three years experience in contracting or construction. Credit and background check will be conducted on the successful candidate for this highly responsible job. (Hiring Range: S42.I40 - S56,889/yr) Closes: 09/0I/2006 06-449 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov I 1 — 1 -I NETWORK ENGINEER Information Technology (DIT) Join the team responsible for the support of the Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLANi. and Microsoft 2003 SQL Servers for Loudoun County Government. This position requires thorough knowledge of installation, configuration, troubleshooting, design, and management of WAN. LAN. WLAN, and Window s Servers. Nortel and Microsoft certifications desired. Comprehensive knowledge of Netware and GroupWise is a plus. Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and four years experience. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. A criminal background check is required. (Hiring Range: 5.58.540 - S79,030/yr) Closes: 09/08/2006 07-059 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Dental Hygienist Busy, friendly, dental practice looking for part-time hygienist. H interested, please contact our office at: 540-347-2777 jjjjiainofce • • SERVICE MANAGER Jim Harris Buick, Pontiac•, GMC C ^Excellent Pay Plan ♦No Saturdays 1V +401K +Paid Vacation Please apply within: 250 West Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 540-347-3341 mim 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 GIS WEB ANALYST Mapping/Geographic Info Maintains the county's existing Web GIS platform. Establishes future program requirements, designs, programs, and documents a new IMS service. Provides training and technical support to users. Maintains quality control and assurance. Manages the content of the Office's Web presence and develops and manages a Web based system of spatial data distribution Bachelor's degree in Geography. Geographic Information Systems. Computer Science or related field plus three years GIS experience, including six months of project management. Masters degree with considerable experience with ArcGIS, ArcIMS. SDE, ArcINFO. andVB, preferred. Knowledge of WebScrvice deployment, web servers, enterprise databases (DB2). and ArcIMS custom development also preferred (Hiring Range: $46,354 - $62,578/yr) Closes: 09/01/2006 07-058 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.eov Times Community Newspapers For all of your Employment needs. Laborers for drainage landscaping co. Exp helpful, benefits. Must have valid driver's license. Call (540)439-0644. Accounting Account Collection Representative, Full-time Herndon, Virginia 2 years minimum collection experience For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.Tlme8Communitir.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: HumanResoureedtimespapers.com, or fin to 703-435-9754 (Dmes Community N«*w5p3p<''s Northern Virginia DAY CARE SUPERVISOR Parks, Recreation and Community Services Position available at Areola Community Center. Work schedule is Monday - Friday, hours will vary between 7:00AM and 6:00 PM. Supervises the Day Care program according to childcare licensing standards and established policies and procedures. Plans and implements educational/recreational programs and activities that are age and developmentally appropriate. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with iob related course work. Virginia State Licensing requires additional experience supervising children during recreational or educational activities. One year programmatic experience preferred. Must have certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child, and TB Test prior to beginning work. Police background and CTS checks required for the successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $31,448 - $42,455/yr) Closes: 09/08/2006 07-057 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.qov 545 Full Tim* 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: sstoogenke9tunespapers.com Deadline: August 19. EOE Community Newspapers Northcrn Virginia L WE ARE CROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor in the foodservice industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution Center. • Territory Managers/Outside Sales • Production Support/Stockyard we offer an excellent compensation package including medical, dental, disability, 401 (k) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of interest to recruit50eusfood.com or apply in person Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm. Attn: Human Resources Manager 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, va 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V I™ Torn Up the Heat on Your Career! A fe) s. the nation's largest propane WE ARE GROWING! We have hnedate openings tor hard-waking customer ocused ntfcnduak al ou Warrenten. NatfiemVA location as DELIVERY DRIVERS- to deiver propane to our customer; We Offer • Competitive Wages • Paid Training • Paid Uniorms • E xcefent HeaWVlieflnsirance and More ■ 2 Weeks Paid Vacation • 401 (K) Plan wiCo Match - Guaranteed 40hr Week ♦ Overtime Opportunity Requirements include: A valid COL with HAZMAT endorsements, a great driving record & the ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test and background check Applications are being accepted now at: Amerigat, <356 Meetze Rd„ warrenton, VA 20187 Sales Real Estate Manager Full-time Reston, VA Sales Executives Full-time and Part-time Reston, Warrenton, and Leesburg, VA Sales Coordinator Full-time and Part-time Warrenton, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit www.TimesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: HumanResource@tiinespapere.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 northern Virginia MEDICAL SECRETARY Busy triage dcpart111 c n I at multispecialty medical group seeks clinical secretary to coordinate incoming paperwork, patient calls and chart finding Qualified candidate must have experience in the medical field and possess the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Strong o r - gani/ational and administrative skills needed Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume to email ltr(«’ novamedgroup.com or fax 703.554.1115. NURSING Busy, m u 11 i - .specialty medical practice in Loudoun County seeking fulltime RNs/LPNs. Qualified candidates will have strong management skills, excellent communication skills and have the ability to multitask efficiently while providing excellent customer service. Flexible hours, fabulous pay and benefits package available! Some weekends and evenings required. Please fax resume to 703.554.1115 or email to hr(3 novamedgroup.com 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 FILE CLERK Very busy, multi-specialty medical practice in Leesburg seeks file clerk. Qualified applicants must be highly motivated, organized and have the ability to multi-task. Experience in the healthcare industry desired, but not required. No evenings, holidays or weekends required. Competitive benefits package and salary offered. Please forward resume to Human Resources, 21785 f iligree Court, Suite 100, Ashburn. VA 20147. Fax 703.554.1115 or Email hr(p novamedgroup.com. RN - Staff Development Large LTC community in Fort Belvoir with fabulojs team is looking for a full-time RN with 3 5 years training or teaching experience Candidates should have strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, elective time management and or gamzational skills will be setf-motivated and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. IV and LTC experience prefe-red Some weekend supervision Send your resume to thefaidax hrm@sunriseseniorliving 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 DRUG SCREEN TECH Busy Urgent Care Center in Leesburg seeking full-time Occupational Health Assistant to perform drug screens including breath alcohol and urine testing and finishing the applicable paperwork. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented, be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask efficiently while providing excellent customer service. Competitive pay and benefits package available! No weekends, holidays or evenings required. Please fax resume to 703.554.1115 or email to hrdfnovamedgroup.com. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Very busy, multi-specialty medical practice in l.eesburg/Ashburn seeking experienced front office staff. Qualified applicants must possess strong phone and communication abilities. Must be highly motivated, mature, caring, organized and have the ability to multi-task. Experience in the healthcare industry desired, but not required Some evening and weekend shifts required. Excellent benefits' package and salary offered. Please forward resume to Human Resources, 21785 Filigree Court. Suite 1IH), Ashburn. VA 20147. Fax 703.554.1115 or Email hrfefnovamedgroup.com. MEDICAL BILLING: Very busy, medical practice seeks experienced A/R associate. Qualified candidate should possess at least one year of experience in a medical office, and knowledge of CPT and ICLW Must be a team player who is very detail oriented, and has the ability to multitask. Flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus structure and great benefits offered. No weekends or holidays required. Please forward resume to: Human Resources 21785 Filigree Ct.. Suite 100 Ashburn. VA 20147 Fax: 703.554.1115 F.mail: pmackay <s novamedgroup.com Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT/PT SPEECH THERAPIST Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Please contact Parminder at 571-248-6100 or by email at parmindersahni@ghrcenter.com RN Busy pediatric practice in Warrenton is looking for a top-notch RN to help round out our great staff. Excellent work environment and benefits for qualified candidate. For RN s only -please fax resume to (540)349-0920 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 * * * * * * * * » m ***#«'•-'*• « « « DENTAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Position available for energetic, peopleoriented individual. Will be cross-trianed to learn all areas of dental employment. This is a great opportunity to develop a career in dentistry or enhance already acquired dental skills (with the ability for rapid advancement if performance indicates). Good salary and benefits available Please apply in person to: 420 Hospital Drive, Warrenton or fax resume to 540-347-2771 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 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings for CNA S Part time on all shifts. RN/LPN Opening: Part time on 3-11 shift. Come work in a supportive, caring environment known for it's quality care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND . REHABILITATION CENTER Is now hiring FT. PTandPRN CNAS ALL SHIFTS , Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Leatha at 571-2486100or by email at leathawashlngton# jgwcentarcom^_______ TRIAGE NURSE Experienced RN (BSN preferred) needed for very busy, large Primary Care practice in Ashburn, VA. Position involves calling patients with abnormal results, critical values, patient education, scheduling follow up appointments, acting as liaison with specialty offices, and taking incoming calls. Position is full time, no holiday or weekends required. Competitive salary and benefits. Email resume to hr@novamed group.com or fax to 703.554.1115 Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Times Community Newspapers We've got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP! FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand PHYSICAL THERAPISTS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Take a closer look at Fauquier Hospital for opportunities in our Physical Medicine and Rehab department. PTs and OTs practicing in Outpatient, Inpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Home Health arenas. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus PRN Contingency Pool Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement $6,000 Scholarship Clinical Ladder Relocation Assistance Professional Dues New Grads encouraged too apply Mail resume to: Fauquier Hospital ATTN: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (Fax) • www.fauquierhospital.org E.O.E.

Telephone Tech Positions avail for Install and Service. Corndial. Toshiba and Nortel c$rts a plus. «”“me w/ certifications to 703-369-7701 or email: cmo@falconcom.net. Great benefits, good hours, bonus program. 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 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 oner a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental Insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA £>728 Fax: 540-439-1627 careers@smHhmktland.com irt>?««irw'inrcnf CLAIRE S AT THE DEPOT seeking evening FOH Manager w/ fine dining experience. Fax resume to: 540-341-0302 or call: 540-351-1616 w'lrwww'www CONSTRUCTION now accepting applications for •Carpenters •Plumber's ft •Electrician's Helpers •General Maintenance Call: (540)675-1510 HOUSEKEEPER PT, for quality Inn, in the historic village of Washington, VA. Experiencepreferred, attention to detail a must. Call Michele <§> Middleton Inn (540)675-2020 Construction Now Hiringfor long-term work in Sterling, VA. Equip. Operators, Pipe layers, Foremen, LaborersSpanish: 703-296-8172 English: 703-998-6510 Diesel Mechanic FT w/benetits. Dulles area. Call Chad or Harry 301-498-3696 r > Ft* Tima DRIVERS CDL, Class A, Long / Short haul, locally based company. Verifiable experienced required. (540)347-2512 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM 8 PM shifts. Full bene fits, year-round work, not seasonal. Loca tions in Loudoun Prince William 8 Fair fax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Experienced CARPENTER for immediate, full time, year round work. Skilled in all phases of carpentry. Must have own tools & transportation. (540)923-4820 Floral Designer for busy shop in Warrenton. Flex schedual. Must be willing to help with over-all duties. (540)347-1509 Heavy Equipment Operators •Loader •Dozer •Hoe •Pipe Foreman Top pay, Great Bene/its, Established Co. 540-295-2303 INSTALLER/ MECHANIC Needed for trailer repair & truck accessory installation. Benefits. Hillwood Sales 703-754-4611 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the followina employment opportunities, available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 11pm - 7am shift and PRN ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT All shifts. PRN and WEEKEND PROGRAM ❖ HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY AIDE Part time weekends ❖ MDS SPACE COORDINATOR - RN 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@fauc|ujerhospital.org AmeriGas, America's Propane Company, has immediate openings lor 2 class 1 service techs at the tallowing location: in Warrenton, VA store. Serving PW, Fauquier a Fairfax County. Must have 2 yr exp in troubleshooting and repair ol heating systems. Gas a HVAC experience preferred. We offer • Flexible Schedules • Paid Vacation a Holidays • Competitive Wages • Propane Discount • Medical/Dental Benefits • Advancement Opportunities • 401 (k) W/Company Match • Tuition Reimbursement Requirements include a valid COL with HAZMAT. airbrake and tanker endorsements, a great driving record and satisfactory compilation of a DOT physical, drug test and background check. H Interested, please contact AmeriGaa, 8356 Moetoe Rd. Phone: 540-347-2055 Fax: 540-347-2904 Full-Time: Starting at $27,730 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $1329 per hour Plus Benefits I Includes /7..VW locality pay) TSA Job Fairs 1 uesday. August 2Vth TSA Job f air in collaboration with the DC Dept, of Employment Services Naylor Road One Stop Career Center ’626 Naylor Rd SE Washington IX' KMIOani - 2:00pm I ucsuav. August 2l>th The Workplace 70 Mam St. Wmrenlott. VA 12:00pm - 3:00pm 1hursdav. August JI st Sudley Employment Resource Center A SlullSource All'll ute 79X7 Ashton Ase Suite TOO Manassas, VA 1:00pm - 3:OOpm Inurauay. September 7th Prince Cieot^e One Stop Career Center 1802 Bnghtseat Rd. l.andover. MD 9:(X)um - l:(X>pm Minimum Requirements U S Cui/enship or U S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or tare year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recruitsofl.com I-HOO-8R7-1XV5 • TTY: 14MW-8JT7-5506 Transport! tton Security Administration TSA is an Equal Oppurtuniiy hinplmer 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 (Times Community NewspdL**' NORTHINN VIRGINIA ARCHITECT No. VA Commercial Design/Build General Contractor is seeking a FT Architect with a minimum 5 years prof. exp. with proficiency in Auto-Cad. Competitive salary/ benefits. Fax resume to: 703-368-5469 or email to: Jog10@earthlink.net WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY PERSONNEL NEEDED Full-time positions with benefits, Including health & life insurance, Pension & 401 (k). vacation & sick leave. Must have good driving record and valid driver's license. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: CFC 12645 Lee Highway, Washington, VA Editorial Reporter Full-time Berryville, Warrenton, and Culpeper, VA Photographer Full-time Leesburg, VA Sports Reporter . Full-time Warrenton, VA News Editor Full-time Warrenton, VA Photo Editor Full-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit www.TimeaCominunity.rani Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, - email to: HumanResource9timespapers.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 NORTHERN VIRQINI* FARM & HOME CENTER Circulation Circulation Manager Full-time Reston, VA Operations Manager Part-time Leesburg, VA Customer Service Rep Part-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit; www.TimesCommunity.cnni Times Community Newspapers is an . . Equal Opportunity Employer 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, or fax to 703-435-9754 Gfotic* Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 HumaiiResource@tunespapera.coin or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources dime* NORTHERN ViRQiMIA 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 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER General Contractor in Warrertton, 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. National Sales Manager Rapidly growing, service based business, located in Manassas, VA is seeking a highly motivated, success driven individual - to hire, recruit, mentor and train a national in/out bound tele-sales group. Market only has 15% penetration to date. Great income potential, excellent benefits, flexible hours. Fax your resume to: 703-530-9120 attn: Creston Owen LANDSCAPE FIELD SUPERVISORS For Maintenance and Installation. Landscape experience needed. Earning Potential $30k to $45k per yearPlus benefits. ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE Fax resume to 703-754-9926 Call 703-753-2000 EOE/M/M/F/D/V 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 Landscape Mid-Level Managers Commercial Landscape experience necessary with excellent Customer Service. Skills required. Earnings potential $40K to $70K. Excel. Benefits Fax resume to 703-754-9926 And then call 703-929-6583 EOE/M/M/F/D/V COURIER Temporary Courier position available immediately. Use a company van to transport office mail and papers between our offices. Valid driver's license and good driving record a must. If interested, please call Ron Sauer 703-443-6290. McMahon's Irish Pub & Restaurant Warrenton, VA Are currently hiringfor the following Sous Chef, Line Cooks Servers, Food Runners Hostess, Prep People Dishwashers Top Rates will be paid. Please apply in person at J80 Broadview Ave, Warrenton 540-347-7200 POPLAR SPRINGS INN & Manor House Restaurant ★ Reservationists * Housekeeping ★Valet ★Sous Chef ★Dishwasher Fax resume to: 540-788-1273 or email to: www. poplarspringsinn.com Creative Services Ad Process Coordinator Part-time Leesburg. VA Graphic Designers Full-time and Part-time Leesburg, VA Page Designer Part-time Leesburg. VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.coin Times Community Newspapers is an Fqual Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: HumanResourceQtimespape or fax to 703-435 975 rs.com, 54 (limes northern Virginia 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. Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 RESIDENTIAL HVAC INSTALLER Must have experience with CFC Cert. Set units and run line sets. Health Ins, 401k, vac,etc. Valid D.L. req’d. 703-368-4170 SALES/ EXPEDITOR Excellent career national company North VA. DC area EOE Ph: 703-534-8400 resumes Fax: 703-430-0861. EOE customerserv ice @cedsterling.com WAIT STAFF to join our team, M-Sat evening dinner shift. Apply within: Tne Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 WILL TRAIN FEED MILL OPERATOR Person to Operate feed mill. Must have good mechanical skills & attention to details. Hard physical labor. In Jeffersonton. (540)253-9987 A f 560 V. Part Time Employment __J PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Busy Asphalt Company in Loudoun County is seeking a Professional. Organized & Responsible Individual. Candidate should have Basic Knowledge of Excel & Word. Some Customer Service Experience. Duties will include, but not limited to: Piling. Answering Phones & Various Office Duties. Tax Resume & Salary Requirements to: 540-822 3075 Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Times Community Newspapers We've got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP1

/ 500 * V j 1969 Chevy Camaro Coupe 327 3spd auto, positive traction, needs restored. many new parts. Car runs. $10k obo. (703)481-3510. 1969 Olds Cutlas S Convert. 350. auto, new top/int, white'black. needs paint, runs exc. $6500. (540)341-7424 1986 Chevy Monty Carlo luxury sport. CL5 0. V 8. All needed reoairs don'e. $1,995 firm (540)439-3259 1986 Chevy Super Sport Monte Carlo. Runs good. Approx 78k S2.500/OBO. call 703-777-4239. ; @05 Automobiles - -J 00 QUICK LaSabre cus•om, 74K mis, excel c 1 n d. auto, AC. AM. FM. ABS. $7200. 571 247-6180 00 Mercury Grand Marge LS. only 75K, silver w gray int. exc cond, priced to sell at $5500 firm. (540)788-3930 01 Chevy Cavalier: Silver. 4dr. auto, AC, 70k miles, very good condition. $4700/OBO. 703-470-3949. 02 Mercedes CLK 320. auto. 45k. excellent condition. $24,500. 57 i 238-2539. 02 TDI Beetle, better then Hybrid. 50MPG, 80K mis. 5sp, fully loaded $13,500. 510 547-3281 05 TOYOTA COROLLA w I 8 liter engine. Pwr leek, 30mpg city , 3?mpg hwy $14,500. (703)729-0411 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL. 79k mi. Very Good Condition wht/ blue. $8K obo. (703)669-9036. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 1993 Cadillac-DeVille, 4 door sedan, black, 4 9 Liter, V-8, AC and all power. All repairs done $2,895. (540)439-3259 1996 EAGLE Talon hatch back, 5sp, sunroof, 127K mis, runs good, $1750. (540)439-2381, .540-347-8611 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 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 Nissan Sentra GXE, Black, auto, loaded, low miles. $8751 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 BMW 3251 Just traded. Certified. Auto. Ithr, MR Premium. $18391 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 Hyundai Sonata LX: V6, Red, Lthr, Moonroof, 38k mi. Clean. $10,999. infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 Mini Cooper Silver/Black. MR Ithr, flawless. $15850. infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 Saturn SL1, Tan, 4Dr. Auto, Low Miles, Loaded. $5891 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2002 Volvo S40. 4DR, turbo. 26K miles. $ 1 5,0 0 0. (703)430-1441 605 Automobiles V J 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe, auto, black, tan Ithr, MR Navigation. 40k mi, $27,999 Infiniti ot Tysons 800-387-2105 $500 Police Impounds. Honda s Chevy s. etc. from $500. For listings 800-749-8167 ext 2416. 84 Lincoln TN car, 5.0L, Ithr, loaded. 90K, grge kept. $3000. (703)631-1725 (540)635-6766 86 Olds Delta 88 1 own, 62K mis, runs well, trans replace, new rear brakes, $1500 cash, 540-347-2034. '87 Corvette Conv, Red, new paint. 55k orig miles, auto, exc cond, beaut car. $l0,5k/ OBO. 703-477-1052 '87 OLDS 98 Regency, 250K mi. 4dr. All power, AM/FM cass, 4 new tires $850 OBO. 540-668-6737. 88 MERCEDES, 133K mis, good cond, great ext & int, MSTA, $2800. 703-898-9111. 90' Acura Legend. Auto, all pwr, silver-blue, a/c, new stereo/cd, 175k miles, depend. $1000 /obo 703-941-1858. 90 Cadillac deVille Coupe! 24K mis, showroom new, wht, blue cloth top, blue Ithr, garaged, $5,500. 540-351-0546 91 Camry station wagon. Auto, red, 128k miles, good tires, roof rack, perfect running cond, gas saver. $1995/ OBO. 703-309-2305. 91 Mitsubishi Montero, 4WD, 60K on new motor, runs great. $2,400/ obo. (540)364-1815 (540)222-0715 93 Mercury Cougar, 60kmi, excel cond, $3k. ‘94 Saturn $1800. '94 S-10 Blazer, excel mech cond, $1800. (540)338-1954. 1605 Automobiles V J 94 Buick Parke Ave. Ultra. 3800 Super charged eng, V6, all power, outstanding AC, White outside w/ leather int. All repairs done $2,495 (540)439-3259 96 Ford Contour, Power everything. Air bags, 130K. good cond. $ 2 3 0 0 / o b o . (540)547-4959 96 Saturn SL2, green, 292K. fair cond, needs brake work $550. (540)270-0227 98 Chrysler Sebring JX1 Conv., loaded, Exc Cond/Grge Kept $6,000 OBO Daytime: (540)347-5001 '98 Subaru Forester Very good cond, great for student Manual trans , AWD, 183k miles-will go to 400k $5595/obo 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 Contour '99, all records, & up to date on maintenance, great cond. 112K mis, $3900 OBO. (540)829-8008 Ford Crown Victoria 02 V8 Sedan. 1 owner. 35K mis. Loaded. VG cond. $10,500. Call 703-430-2854 Ford Explorer XLT '98, 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 160S Automobiles Ford Mustang GT 2001 Coup Manual. Slvr, A/C, Ithr, 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. Plymouth Laser, '91. Exc. cond. 102K mi., auto, A/C, CD plyr., new tires & battery. $2,200. 540-338-0775. Pontiac 02 Trans Am: Ram Air- Hand, pgk, 6 spd trans, WS6, black, great cond $18,500bo. 703-606-6064 '87 PORSCHE 924S: 5 speed, ac, 137k miles, excellent cond. $4195. 703-431-2560. '98 Wr.angler Sport, 5sp, bikini top, 31 in tires & alum wheels, prem ster e o , $ 7 5 0 0. 540-364-4824 HONDA ACCORD EX '99. V6, A/C, Ithr, power snrf. Great cond. 110K miles. $7900. 703-815-2762 -- ti9K Boats 6, J Accessories I J 1987 Ranger Bass Boat. 135 HP, Merc, w/ trailer, cover. Very good cond. $3700 OBO (540)349-1223 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 local spo click... ime^Commum '88 Chriscraft Seahawk 24', $9000 OBO. 06 Yahama FX Cruiser, 3 person, 140 HP, life jackets, custom cover, $8000 firm, (540)829-0084; 540-347-5428 ’95 Searay 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $1 6 K / o b o 571-259-6834 C Eagle inflatable 12', 15001b capacity, electric motor & accessories, $250. 540-349-0021 Montana 2004 31' 5th wheel: 2 slide outs, sleeps 6, exc condpriced to sell <§> $22K. 540-882-3789. Must Sell! 03 31ft 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 Seeking a late model 5th wheel, toy hauler. Call 540-347-1970 '96 international 4700 Sen/ice 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 00 HD Sportster 883 XL. 7500 mis, garg kept saddle bags & shield. I ex cond, 571 -921 -2009 1 703-754-1130. $4,495 | ^,JU mi'„v v- «- v * , IVHIUUICyCUM ’ ■ '^S ■•■ 1 J ■;■>-. w.. ■ - 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, $6200. 540-341-0054 05 HD Sportster 1200, 500ml, ext. warnty, over $2500 in extras. Finan avail. $12400. (540)854-4709 2000 Yamaha R-1: Red/ white, 1,800 mi, akrapovic exhaust, perfect. $6,500 (703)830-5731 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit. Very good condition. $2800/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 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Custom Harley paint. Lots of chrome. Fast. Lo mis. $12,500/ OBO. 815-693-4765 Honda CDR600 1989. White w/ silver trim. 1 owner, garage kept, 20,500 mi., $2200. (703)968-8470. Moped 2005 Tomos Streetmate with helmets and accessories. Looks like a motorcycle, great shape. 3500 miles. $900. Call 703-764-3255. fijgOfMfeMMt/ 1004 Blue Yamaha 660 Grizzly 4 wheeler, 4wd, ITP wheels & tires, good cond. $5000 OBO. 540-439-0407 g£Q Parts/ 987 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. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 —, u. i..> «P0rl UuHqfj 03' Ford Escape XLT. Exc cond, sunroof, towing, leather, running boards, etc... 28,500/ mi 571-212-8593. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. 4x4 Lthr, 70k mi, Like New. $9999. InfinKi of Tysons 800-387-2105 2001 Honda CRV. 76.5k miles, garage kept, good condition, top quality new tires, $10k. 703-724-0761. 2002 Dodge Durango, 3 row seating, leather, loaded, 4WD, 64K, exc cond. $11,990. (540)347-5225 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 4 cyl, 5sp, 4x4, soft top, extra clean. $9999. Infintti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2003 Honda Pilot EX 4x4 lthr, moonroof, low miles, loaded. $18391. Inflniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo; All Wheel Drive, pw, pi, V6, 47K miles all highway, $16.5K Call '540-439-4287. 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 ‘ Grand Jeep Cherokee, Ltd. 1997, 4x4. 206K mi. Beaut, cond. Asking $3 1 50/obo. 703-443-1195. Jeep '04, Liberty sport 4x4, auto, 60k. exc. cond, $10,000. 540-364-9561 0m. rapni ;.. UTILITY TRAILER: 2 inch hitch, ideal for lawn maint equipt. 6'4x14' bed. $1400. (703)437-7618. D1 Ford Box Truck E450 Diesel. 44K, many extras, exc cond. $21000/obo. Must See! (540)349-8125 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 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 Dodge 1500 4x4, quad cab SLT, silver/ gray int, Hemi 5.7, 75K, exc cond. $18K/ obo. (703)618-0005 1994 Ford Dump Truck Tri/axle. Model 9000. 17 tons. Exc cond. $ 3 2,0 0 0 (571)722-5952 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 manuM red, 162K mis, tJB* box, great shape, $3250. 540-347-1354 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 Silverado Ext. cab, 3rd dr, pw, pd, leather seats, tp, 4x4 73K. exc cond, $9000/ obo. (540)948-3235 Chevy 00 LS crew cab dually. 61k. Tow pkg, 4wd, gd tires, chrome, exc shape. $l6k. (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 Ford 1999 Diesel Crew Cab: 94K mi, V8, Power Stroke, equip to pull 5th wheel- exc cond $14.5 K 540-882-3789 QMC, 95 Sierra 1500. V8, 5spd manual, shortbed w/cap. Exc. cond. $3,000/obo. 703-777-6228 TT“ «<.. Thick*/ 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 00 Chrysler Town N Country, AWD, good cond. $4850. (540)937-3497 "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 2002 Chrysler Town & Country Van, Lthr, Htd Seats. DVD, Quads, $11,899 Infiniti of Tysons 800-387-2105 2 church buses, 1985 & 1987, both diesel; hydraulic brakes, run good. $2500/each. (540)347-5855 Chevy Van, seats 7, loaded, 1 owner, exc cond, $3000 cash. Brian (540)937-3928 Photos: brianashdown @ peoplepc.com Ford wheelchair van, "84, motorized wheelchair included. Sound vehicle. Many new parts. $4500 OBO. (540)729-8513 Honda Odyssey 02, 68K mis, new trans w/ warranty, new brakes, excel cond, $14,250. (540)937-7359 Junk Cars - Used Cars. Picked up. Some paid cash for. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask for Allen. YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-349-8676 In Times Community Newspapers' Classifieds Thousands of advertised items. Hal a m*on readers. States Community Newspapers Northern Virginia Call a place your older today 540-3474222 Classifieds Work. (Tunes-Democrat 540-3474222 /