Rappahannock News, September 7, 2006

/ 0 X 1 '§ C X IS) w w •-* V) I U> O cn *35 SJQ O 30 K IS * rv. QiC O M Cl ?5 5Sg fo (4 OM o 0 to 01 128th Year ... No. 36 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents Witness testifies at Cioniger hearing By Monty Tayloe Rappahannock News Staff Writer Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of events and language that may be offensive to some readers. A preliminary hearing on the case of accused murderer and fugitive Ira Wayne Cloniger was held in the Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday September 6. Cloniger is charged with the July 2 murder of Edgar Carlton Fletcher Jr., found stabbed to death in the Gid Brown Hollow Road home of Cloniger’s brother, Jerry Cloniger. The hearing, presided over by Judge Charles B. Foley, was held to determine whether there was probable cause for Ira Wayne Cloniger to go before the Grand Jury for indictment. After hearing the testimony of two witnesses for the prosecution, Judge Foley found that there was sufficient probable cause to merit a Grand Jury proceeding, which will take place in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court on September 11. Pierce’s story Tuesday’s hearing featured extensive testimony from Helen Pierce, 21, who is reportedly Ira Wayne Cloniger’s girlfriend and the mother of one of his children. Pierce was present at the violent events of the early morning hours of July 2, and her testimony provided the public with the most L ON TRIAL: Ira Wayne Cloniger, the subject of an extensive manhunt in July, vyill go before the Grand Jury on September 11. detailed glimpse yet into what may have happened that morning in Gid Brown Hollow. Pierce, who is currently incarcerated in Clarke County on several charges including perjury, was transported to the See CLONIGER, Page A3 Conservation tax incentives improve By the Piedmont Environmental Council Special to The Rappahannock News In a dramatic turnaround, the federal government has expanded the tax incentives for private land conservation, making these incentives more useful to people who make their living off their land and to people with low or moderate incomes. Early in 2005, a Congressional committee recommended slashing these incentives, a misstep that would have dealt a devastating blow to land conservation across the country. “This remarkable turnaround is the result of hard work on the part of land trusts across the country to demonstrate to Congress the importance of private land conservation and also to guarantee that the public’s investment will be well placed,” says Catherine Scotf, the Piedmont Environmental Council’s Director of Land Conservation. “We consider this an overwhelmingly positive result.” When a landowner donates a conservation easement on a given property, he or she permanently limits development, protecting the land forever. Conservation easements preserve water quality, productive farmland, wildlife habitat, historic resources, scenic views, and opportunities for tourism. Because of these and other public benefits, the federal government considers the value of the donated easement a taxdeductible gift. The state of Virginia also supports conservation through the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit, one of the most successful conservation incentives in the country. These incentives have helped make it possible for landowners to voluntarily protect more than 242,000 acres in the northern Piedmont of Virginia, including more than 125,000 acres of forests, 108,000 acres of farmland, 4,700 acres of wetlands, and 1,000 miles of streams or rivers. In the year and a half since the Joint Committee on Taxation recommended drastically reducing the federal tax incentives, supporters of conservation, including many local citizens, persuaded Congress not to diminish the successful work of conservation. As a result, the new law actually expands the tax credit. This law applies to easements donated in 2006 and 2007, and will: • raise the maximum deduction from 30% of a donor’s adjusted gross income (AGI) in any year to 50% • allow qualified farmers and ranchers to deduct up to 100% of their AGI; and • increase the span of time over which a donor can use the deduction from 5 years after the year of donation to 15 years afterward. The bill also institutes some reasonable reforms intended to curb abuses. Congressional leaders have indicated that they will be interested in extending the law beyond 2007, if progress is made toward land trust accreditation and other reforms. At the state level, the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit has also been targeted for reductions, but again, active support for conservation has helped to avert serious cuts. The General Assembly recently passed legislation that would reduce the tax credit from 50% to 40% of the value of a donated easement, institute an annual cap of $75 million on the program and add new restrictions. Governor Tim Kaine amended the legislation, making major improvements, which include raising the annual cap to $100 million. The See TAX, Page A3 Remembering 9/11 9/11 service to honor fire, rescue and law enforcement By Jon Heddleston Special to the Rappahannock News Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville will host a “Dinner, Honor and Prayer” service for Rappahannock fire and rescue volunteers, law enforcement officers and their families on September 11. September 11 marks the fifth anniversary of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil—and the fifth year for the local, special event. “As a community we want to continue to acknowledge the sacrifice of first-responders here,” said Jon Heddleston, pastor at Reynolds. “On County and Town Meetings and Notice • On Thursday, Sept. 7 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. • On Tuesday, Sept. 12 Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7 p.m (closed session) and 7:30 p.m. (public session) at RCHS band Room. • On Wednesday, Sept. 13 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Highlights from the agenda include a report to the community by Delegate Todd Gilbert, wastewater and reservoir updates, a water tap application for 615 Mt. Salem Ave. and an update on the Mt. Salem Ave water line. ’ ■ iiiiii ii ii in 111 03700 11 IIIIIIII 23050 1 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Patriot’s Day, this is a tangible way for us to remember September 11 together.” The event begins on Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m. with dinner out-of-doors on the church property, located in Sperryville Village at 3948 Sperryville Pike. The Honor and Prayer service will follow in the sanctuary from 7:30 to 8 p.m. A memorial dove release tentatively is scheduled to occur at 7:15 p.m. “We’ve been blessed with beautiful weather and meaningful gatherings,” Rev. Heddleston said, recalling past 9/11 events. “This year, however, we’ve widened the circle, inviting all Rappahannock fire departments and rescue squads, their families and retirees. We want the people who serve us 24/7 to come, be served, and know they’re prayed for and appreciated.” For more information, Bill Welch, President of the Flint Hill VFD and Chairman' of Invitations for the event, can be reached at 675-3097. The church phone number is 9879101 or 987-8137. The church website is www.rejmoldschurch.org. “We just want everybody to come,” said Welch. Reflections Washington photographer Adam Penza caught this image on film while on one of his many hikes in Rappahannock County. It’s been 50 years! Trinity Episcopal Church is celebrating 50 years with this year’s dried flower sale and home tour. See Page B1. U shimm Taste of Rappnet Hazel Zinn-Day won the drawing for a free glassblowing lesson with Listdad Eric Kvames at Sunday’s party. See Page A2. * They’re aces The Lady Panthers Varsity Volleyball team is starting the season in a great way - undefeated. See Page A5. Is your name Flower? Local naturalists Sara and Jim Lawrey take us on a sweet walk to leam more about a potentially stinky critter. See Page A10. y

GRILL MASTER: K.C. Bosch manned the grill and cooked dozens of hamburgers and hot dogs for the party goers. All photos by Richard Lykes POT LUCK ALA PANACHE: Rappnetters brought delectable covered dishes and tasty desserts. A Taste of Rappnet debuts COMMON GROUND: Demaris Miller, one of Rappnefs staunchest conservatives, shared a fun time with Joy Lorien, one of Rappnet’s favorite quiet liberals who lives and works in the Shenandoah National Park. for more info: www.nationalcapitalcatshow.com CM LOV££S pmwe September 9 & to 1 (MM) u 4.-00 Gorgeous Cats Groat Shopping Kittens for Sale Rescue Cats Feline Agility Dulles Expo Center Comer of Rt. 28 & WOard Rood off Route 66 near Dule* Airport Fr*« Parking fl Please enter my new subscription to: Happahantioch Nexus Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21 Elsewhere in the U.S.*27“ Name Address City. State_Zip. Mail subscriptions ate payable in advance. Make check or money order payable toe Sappahamiocfc Ntuis, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday 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; S29.95 elsewhere in l .S. WS^ ASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, HO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 This forni may also be used fur CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: L J x xviui jruuy jui xvljo Special to the Rappahannock News While sparks and controversy sometimes swirl on Rappnet—Rappahannock County’s online community bulletin board—all was camaraderie and good fun at a large picnic on Sunday evening in Sperryville. Folks of different political, ethnic and other persuasions all joined together without “(Internet) road rage,” even among those who passionately champion Macs over PCs and those who support George Bush and those who can’t wait for him to leave office. The only fuel added to the fire was fighter fuel thrown on the bonfire by Eric Kvames, the party’s host, to help keep things warm on a chilly evening. Not only was the Rappnet party well attended—close to 100 finally showed up according to the host—but it was a lesson in community building, bringing many people together faceto-face for the first time. Strangers who were known pre 66 What an interesting event - a party where you are well read on just about everyone attending - and they on you - so you have a hundred things to talk about right off the bat. Annual event is appealing as i met only a small portion of those I’d like to - long talk on a few subjects I know little about - jeez, what does that remind you of? Monica Worth viously only by their screen names may now be on their way to developing new friendships. The genesis of the affair came from a suggestion that it might be nice for all these folks who post on Rappnet— some 400 at last count— to have an opportunity to meet LIVELY LLAMAS: The most popular activity of the evening for both grownups and their kids was the opportunity to pet and walk a group of champion llamas brought to the party by Gwen Hays and Clyde Humphrey of West Wind Llama Farm in Castleton. FUEL ON THE FIRE: “Listdad” Eric Kvarnes, the Internet father of this community bulletin board threw a party at his Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville. one another. Eric Kvames, a.k.a. Rappnet’s “Listdad” for his stewardship of this complex Internet service, picked up the suggestion and organized a party with entreaties to the Rain Goddess not to rain on the celebration and the RSVPs started coming in. People as far away as Etlan and even Rappnetters who had moved away, like Diane Ortner and Steve Burton of Missouri, made a special effort to come for the party. All political persuasions were well represented as well as those from the vast “middle” of the political spectrum. On the conservative side were Demaris Miller (chairperson of the Rappahannock Republican Party) and Walter Longyear, a frequent poster on Rappnet. Representing the liberal side of politics, among others, was Ray Boc, chairperson of the Rappahannock Democratic Party, and frequent posters Mike Millan, and Franklin and Esther Schmidt. There even was an opportunity for local politics as Monira Rifaat, a candi date for the Board of Supervisors from the Piedmont District which includes Spenyville, to make her rounds and introduce herself to the crowd. A buffet, provided by attendees who were invited to bring a covered dish, was one of the highlights of the evening. Other activities included just the fun of getting to greet new friends who previously were strangers or only screen names, petting and walking trained champion llamas brought to the affair by West Wind Llama Farm owners Gwen and Clyde Humphrey, counfry music provided live by Donald Chandler, and a glassblowing demonstration put on by the host, Eric Kvames in his studio. Dennis Kelly summed up the feelings of most about the evening when he wrote: “Last night was a very special event and I suspect it may even effect the way we talk to one another on-line. At least for a day or so ... [and] I look forward to reading your posts even more now that I can attach a person to a message.” Corrections In the August 24 story titled “Hostelity at the Planning Commission” Terrapin Station Hostel proprietor Michael Evans is implied to be unresponsive to notifications from County Administrator John McCarthy and Peter Luke that his hostel was operating illegally. This was inaccurate. In fact, Evans responded to McCarthy’s first letter within two days, and subsequent letters sent to Evans were the result of miscommunication or the normal process of paying the back taxes. In the August 31 story titled “General Assembly approves changes to Land Preservation Tax Credit bill,” the 2006 cap for tax credits was reported to be set at 75 million. This was incorrect. In the passed version of the bill, 2006 will remain uncapped. We Guarantee a 30% Savings on Your Energy Bill in Writing! Ask About Our Fuel Savings Fledge! For a limited time, Andersen Windows is offering a discount of $250 on purchases of 10 or more Woodwright Windows. Andersen Woodwright Windows feature a vinyl clad exterior with a wood interior. Hurry! This otter expires 9/30/06. 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Wanted: Chili recipes Do you think you have a chili recipe that is the best? All of your friends and family love your chili recipe? The Rappahannock County 4-H Livestock Club is inviting participants in the 4-H Chili Cook-Off to be held at the Rappahannock County High School on Sunday November 5th from 2-6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the participants and the winner of the best chili in Rappahannock County. If you would like to be a participant, please contact Hazel Zinn-Day at 9373185. Participant spaces are limited. Rappahannock News Photo Archives TASTY: Local realtor Denise Chandler cooked up a super pot of chili at last year's event. ^Cloniger jf'rom Page At" '\ urtroom by police to testify. Respondirig to questions rom Rappahannock County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jeter Luke; Pierce recounted ^he events qjf July 1 and 2 in a jfclear j but 'distressed voice, Sbreal^ing; dofwii into tears on at ijeast one occasion. Pierce was largely unchallenged by Cloniger’s defense team. It is usual for only prosecution witnesses to testify at a preliminary hearing, since it is not an actual trial. Additional evidence concerning the events on Gid Brown Hollow Road will be put forth by both sides if Cloniger’s case goes to trial. According to Helen Pierce’s jtimony, <afee was alone and isleep in Jm Wayne Cloniger’s “ )me when she was awakened around 'J:30 a.m. by the ival of Iria Wayne Cloniger, [erryl Cloniger and Edgar Jletcl^er. {S According to both Pierce Ind Fletcher’s family, Ira rayne Cloniger and Fletcher ere , close friends, and loniger, 43, often referred to ,e 2^-year-old Fletcher as his on.” Pierce testified that the ^Jloniger brothers had left the xhouse late on the night of July sjl to pick up Fletcher from [^Stephens City, and when they ^fcrrived back in Gid Brown ‘^Hollow all three men were drunk. According to Pierce, Ira Wayne Cloniger was sleeping in the back of the men’s pickup truck when the three arrived, and couldn’t be awakened. “I was upset, and I kept trying to wake Wayne [Cloniger] up, but he wouldn’t wake up,” said Pierce on the stand. According to Pierce, Jerry Cloniger was also so drunk that he could barely walk, but that Fletcher was more sober. According to Helen Pierce, once in the house, Fletcher claimed that he and Ira Wayne Cloniger had already agreed that if Fletcher paid him $65, Fletcher would be allowed to have sex with Pierce. According to Pierce, she refused, and Fletcher dropped the matter. Pierce, Fletcher, and Jerry Cloniger continued to drink for a while in the living room, and Pierce’s repeated attempts to rouse Ira Wayne Cloniger from the back of the truck continued to be futile. Eventually, Pierce went into a bedroom to prepare a bed for Jerry Cloniger, who was still heavily intoxicated. According to Pierce, while she was in the other room, Fletcher came in and raped her. Pierce testified that Fletcher held her down and ignored her repeated refusals. “Eddie [Fletcher] came up from behind me, and he raped me,” said Pierce. It’s a lie After Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, Fletcher’s mother, Claudia Moore and other family members denounced Pierce’s claim of rape as a lie. The Fletcher family claims that Fletcher and Pierce had a prior sexual relationship, and that before his death, Fletcher and Pierce had engaged in sexual intercourse in front of Ira Wayne Cloniger. According to the RCSO, there is no evidence of prior sexual contact between Fletcher and Pierce, and in any case such contact would not contradict Pierce’s testimony. According to Pierce, Fletcher didn’t say anything to her afterwards, but went into the living room and laid on the couch. Pierce put Jerry Cloniger to bed, changed out of the bathrobe she had been wearing and went outside to wake Ira Wayne Cloniger. “I was mad and upset, and I hit him in the legs and he woke up. [Ira Wayne Cloniger] said ‘Did he touch you?’ and I said “Yeah, he touched me, he f—ing raped me,” said Pierce. According to Pierce, on hearing this, Ira Wayne Cloniger got up and ran inside the house while she remained outside. Pierce testified that from where she was standing, she could see Ira Wayne Cloniger straddling Fletcher, and threatening him. “When I walked to the door, I looked in, and all I saw was blood,” said Pierce. “I was just freaking out.” According to sources in the RCSO, Fletcher’s throat had been cut with a knife. During the manhunt for Ira Wayne Cloniger after Fletcher’s death, Sheriff Larry Sherertz said that Cloniger may have been carrying a common folding or pocket knife. At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, Pierce was repeatedly asked whether she had seen any knives in Ira Wayne Cloniger’s truck, or seen him with one. Pierce claimed to have seen a knife laying in the driveway after the murder, shortly after 4 a.m. According to Pierce’s testimony, after she came inside and found Fletcher bleeding heavily, Ira Wayne Cloniger repeatedly asked her to call Cloniger’s mother and tell her what happened. At this point, Pierce told the court that she was “really freaking out,” and her narration became more disjointed. Pierce described accidentally sitting in Fletcher’s blood on the couch, and claimed not Tax From Page A1 General Assembly recently passed legislation that would reduce the tax credit from 50% to 40% of the value of a donated easement, institute an annual cap of $75 million on the program and add new restrictions. Governor Tim Kaine amended the legislation, making major improvements, which include raising the annual cap to $100 million. The General Assembly passed the amended version on Monday, August 28, and it will become effective in 2007. The Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit has proven itself as an effective incentive, and even with these moderate reductions, it remains a powerful tool for encouraging voluntary, private conservation. This tax credit is especially effective because of its unique flexibility. Any unused credits can be transferred or sold, making the incentive valuable for landowners without large incomes. “Taken together, the changes to the federal and the state tax incentives will mean an overall improvement for many landowners,” says PEC President Chris Miller. Because federal incentives have expanded and state incentives have not yet been reduced, landowners donating easements in 2006 will reap the maximum possible benefits. However, those who donate in 2007 will still benefit from one of the most generous state conservation incentives in the country as well as expanded federal incentives. The Virginia Outdoors Foundation, a state agency that holds most easements in Virginia, is already facing a busy year, but will continue accepting applications for conservation easements until October 6. 5JU«** ^ ^ Ur? All books 20% off or more! Additional book-show &. sale stock! Oeiet>rate the grand opening of our newne/ . Artistic License b°rLive Musid Art! Crafts! Photography! Collectibles! Massages! Artists! Authors! 714C Zachary Taylor Hwy (Rt. 522), Flint Hill For more information, call 540.675.9989 or e-mail FlyByNight@hughes.net Maggie is Home! Thank you to everyone in Little Washington, Harris Hollow, Gid Brown Hollow and on Fodderstack Rd for their kind assistance. —Gil + Betsy Brooker r \ i F O U N D D O G to remember how Fletcher’s body got to the porch of the house, which is where officers from the RCSO eventually discovered it. Luke entered into evidence graphic pictures showing Fletcher laying on the porch, his head and shoulders dangling off the edge. Pierce’s testimony seems to indicate that Fletcher was still gasping for air for a short time after he was attacked, but that he eventually died on the porch. “Eddie stopped breathing on the porch,” said Pierce. According to Pierce, Ira Wayne Cloniger kicked Fletcher on the porch once or twice and told him to “wake up,” and urinated on Fletcher. Pierce testified that Ira Wayne Cloniger eventually called his mother and told her “Helen’s raped and [Eddie] is dead.” Sometime during this period, Pierce also said that she had dialed 911 several times and hung up without speaking. “I was scared. I didn’t know what [Ira Wayne Cloniger] was going to do,” explained Pierce. According to Pierce, Ira Wayne Cloniger told her that he was afraid of the electric chair. At the time of Fletcher’s death, Ira Wayne Cloniger was out on bond from Culpeper County, where he is charged with stabbing another man. Pierce added that Ira Wayne Cloniger fled immediately after seeing a police car, driven by RCSO Deputy Leake, pull into the driveway at 4:45 a.m. This was the beginning of an extensive man hunt that would last until 11 p.m. on July 9, when Ira Wayne Cloniger was arrested by Lt. Connie Smith of the RCSO. Ira Wayne Cloniger will go before the Grand Jury in the Rappahannock Circuit Court on Monday September 11. Police Briefs Domestic assault on Lake Drive Darryl Anthony Stewart, 37, was arrested for domestic assault outside his Amissville home by Lt. Chris Jenkins of the RCSO on August 29. Jenkins responded to a 911 call from Stewart’s 13-year-old stepdaughter, who reported that Stewart was beating her mother and holding a gun. This incident is still under investigation. Clean getaway On September 5, officers of the RCSO responded to the scene of a reported burglary. A washing machine and dryer were taken from the interior of an unfinished home construction site in the 1400 block of US 211. This incident is still under investigation. 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 25, 2006 to September 1, 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 Stephen R. Wagner and Wife to F. Stanley Skowronski and Wife, 51.2313 acres, $1,250,000.00, Tax Map: 2020. Michael L. Brown and Wife to Charles Kenneth Estes III and Wife, 8.1198 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 28-51 Stonewall District Linda Jones Wiggington to Lane Agrico Inc., 3.6 acres, $285,000.00, Tax Map: 59-15 Wakefield District William F. Tblam and Wife to Thomas N. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 September 7, 2006 -ikappaijannocfe JSetosiEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L. Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents _Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: asherman@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 Our View Right move Last year, the federal Joint Committee on Taxation recommended reducing the tax incentives available to landowners who wanted to protect their properties through conservation easements. Perhaps they were concerned about possible abuse, or were unaware of the public benefits derived from land conservation. But the committee later reversed itself, actually expanding the tax credit. The dramatic turn-around didn’t take place overnight, and it certainly wasn’t easy to accomplish. The Piedmont Environmental Council and the Virginia Outdoors Foundation both played a large role in persuading Congress to expand, rather than reduce, the tax benefits, at least for 2006 and 2007. Similarly, the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit was at risk, this year, with the General Assembly passing legislation that would have reduced the tax credit from 50 percent of the value of a donated easement to only 40 percent, and putting an annual cap of $75 million on the program. 4 Gov. Tim Kaine - in keeping with his campaign promises - stepped in, amending the legislation and raising the annual cap to $100 million. The amendment was passed by the General Assembly on Aug. 28, and will become effective in 2007. This is good news for those who treasure our open space and enjoy the quality of life we enjoy in the Virginia Piedmont. ‘Crikey’ Steve Irwin died on Monday, September 4, and with his death a world community mourns. Irwin, known as “The Crocodile Hunter” had a wild way about him as he embraced nature and enthusiastically broadcast his message of wildlife preservation to the world. Never lacking for drama, Irwin was known for wrestling with crocodiles, reaching dauntlessly into dark holes for dangerous reptiles and quickly identifying all manner of animal tracks and “pooh.” Not quite at home in the oceans of the Barrier Reef, Irwin freakishly caught the tail of a too-close sting ray and died almost instantly after pulling the poisonous barb from his chest. Irwin, 44, leaves behind a loving wife and two small children as well as a distraught father who referred to Irwin as “his best mate.” For all of us, his was a lesson in living, an inspiration to embrace life with passion and take our human potential to the limit. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News. P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail i asherman@timespapers.com). .WOLfc.**' ' M...rfKfegox.. -am.' ■ ■dAi^Ut/Wrl./cflecic' ■■MpiMei: •&*** . .ito. MtiuvgL ..A^ayrteof,.. •flltt.. Ya*£r L , .'<*«*-' ' - (Syrt^k; <d<rtft6V,.. ••kitiiEN .. HUH??* g/<« Lwvn>iJ'fii&‘ fri/lML f..i VA5 JUST cl|giKIH6 ^#6lp y«u vj6«e ^yisa ATTENTION.. ..NW&gyOfl SWlIU) CK&*. AUPIAAKE^RE VIE WtK’fWE J ,jl« rfiSUU. Letters Closing the gap Your August 31 “Home and Land Transfers” report noted Kory Koral’s donation to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation of a conservation easement protecting his 329acre Jordan River Farm. I offer a couple of comments to provide insight on that gift. Protection of 300 acres of Rappahannock is significant in its own right, but the major importance of Koral’s donation is that it plugs the one previously-remaining gap in a band of easement-protected land that stretches from the boundary of Shenandoah National Park south across Route 647 to the Rappahannock River at Farfelu Vineyard — an ease ment band that would seem to defend the greater Flint Hill area against linear connections (such as power/gas lines and road relocations) between surrounding jurisdictions. Further, the Jordan River Farm easement prohibits future subdivision into more than two parcels, and pro vides a variety of restrictions | * ? on structures — including a r ’ 130-acre “no build” area. aj At this point, 23,855 acres ‘ * of Rappahannock’s landscape are protected by conservation easements; that’s 17.5 percent of all private land here. Bob Dennis Flint Hill Democratic dog days delightful What a great community Rappahannock is!! The Democrats Dog Days’ Yard Sale August 26th was a huge success thanks to an amazing cast of characters: all those, folks who donated wonderful, saleable items; the RCDC members who spent hours collecting, setting up, pricing, selling and cleaning up; and all those eager bargain hunting shoppers who kept the cash registers humming. Thanks also to the Washington Fire Hall for providing a great space for the fourth year, and to the Lions Club who on a moments notice lent us the use of their tent for our outdoor items. And thanks to the heavens for supplying two perfect days for a spectacular community event. Barbara Adolfi and Barbara Dennis, Co-chairs and the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee Former student now an inspiration I was stunned, moved to tears, to read Brant Marlett’s column last week [Rapp News, 8/31/06]. I posed a question, to him, and he dug deep within himself and his past to answer it. More than just providing me with a perspective on how to help students — which was my hope when I posed the initial question — Brant has made me reflect on the power of honest, wise, and courageous writing. He wrote that he wishes he could go back in time, to show me that he is “not the person he once was.” Through his writing, he has accomplished just that. Thank you, Brant. Miranda Hope Advisor, Next Step RCHS Apologies extended My daughter came home from Rappahannock High School yesterday and told me that a young woman from Pakistan studying in our school as a foreign exchange student had been insulted by a fellow student who had spoken derisively about her Muslim religion and called her a terrorist. I feel ashamed, appalled and angry. Unfortunately, I don’t feel surprised. The ignorance and cowardice demonstrated by these insults are found everywhere - always have been and always will be. Thank goodness for education standing fast in opposition. Here this young woman has come clear around the world to a place she knows nothing about, to live with folks she has never met, in order to explore and learn. I get goose bumps thinking about that. I think she’s so brave. And I send her my sincerest apologies on behalf of my community and want her to know that she and all the foreign exchange students are welcome here. Thank you for coming. Tina Oehser Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 8,1966 Street shooting in Washington Rannie Cleveland Fincham of Washington, Va. is in critical condition in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville with gunshot wounds sustained Sunday night. Charged with the felonious shooting of Fincham is Carl Smoot, also of Washington. He has been released from Rappahannock County Jail on $10,000 bond. The shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. in front of Merrill Motor Company in Washington. The victim was struck in the head by a bullet fired from a 22 magnum rifle. He was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal by Rappahannock Rescue Squad, then transferred to the University hospital where he underwent seven hours of surgery. 35 Years ago September 2, 1971 Flint Hill Bank entered by vandals The Flint Hill branch of Farmers and Merchants National Bank was entered apparently early Sunday morning and three business machines were the only objects which could be detected missing. The burglary was discovered by a Nancy Jones , who was turning around in the parking lot about 9:30 Sunday morning. Entry to the building was gained through a side window at the rear of the structure and more of the window was broken out to allow the vandals to exit with their loot, a 3M copying machine, a postage meter and a typewriter. All of these articles were found Monday in the vicinity of Rappahannock County High School. They were positively identified by Emory Russell, the cashier, and were sent to the F.B.I. laboratory for prints. In addition to local authorities who responded, an agent of the F.B.I. was sent from the Winchester office, as well as a state investigator. 10 Years ago September 4, 1986 School census shows drop in students The recently completed school census shows a continued decline in the number of school aged children in Rappahannock, a trend that was evident in the U.S. censuses for 1970 and 1980. However, the number of those 19-years-old and under counted by the school enumerators this year, 1,222, falls short of the 1,801 in the same age range counted by U.S. census takers six years ago. The identical group can be used for comparison by looking at one age range for 1980 and then increasing that range by six years for 1986. U. S. census takers going door-to-door in 1980 counted 1,051 children 12 years and younger. Six years later, school enumerators - who were also supposed to have gone door-to-door, counted just 930 young people between the ages of six and 18. That’s a decline of 12 percent for that segment of the population, and comes at a time when the provisional estimate from the University of Virginia’s Taylor Murphy Institute shows no change in the county’s population as a whole between 1980 and 1985 Superintendent Robert Estabrook announced the schools census totals at the school board’s meeting on August 12. According to the superintendent’s summary, enumerators working by districts throughout the county reported 34 children one year old and younger, 44 two-year-olds, 30 three year-olds, 52 four-year-olds, 60 five-yearolds, 59 sis-year-olds, 67 seven-year-olds, 60 eight-year-olds, 72 nine-year-olds, 56 ten-year-olds, 66 eleven-year-olds, 80 twelve- year-olds, 72 thirteen-year-olds, 69 fourteen-year-olds, 80 fifteen-year-olds, 91 sixteen-year-olds, 73 seventeen-year-olds, 85 eighteen-year-olds and 72 nineteenyear-olds. The 1,222 total reached by school enumerators represents a 12 percent drop from the 1,398 counted in the 1983 school census.

Lady Panthers continue winning streak By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock’s Varsity Girls Volleyball team beat both the Warren County Wildcats and the Stonewall Jackson Generals as they continue their winning streak at 6-0. “They are certainly confident in their skills,” said head Volleyball Coach Jared Nieters, “But they all know which areas they need to work on,” Nieters said following the Warren County game that he had five different leaders for each of skill categories on the team. Following the win against Warren County last Thursday, Junior Elena Kritter was leading in kills, while Junior Kim Hutcheson was leading in blocks. Freshman Natalie Tupper was leading in digs and Junior Elvira Yanez lead in assists. Nieters said that following the Warren County game, Emily Carter and Elena Kritter were leading in service percentage. “Natalie Tupper has been STAR ATHLETE: Elena Kritter continues to exhibit a stellar performance at each game serving really well,” said Nieters following the game against Warren County, “1 out of every 5 serves has been an ace.” An ace is a serve that goes in for a point and can’t be returned. “It’s pretty deceptive when a 4’ 11” freshman hits a fantastic TWO TO ONE: Two Wildcats attempt to block a spike from Kim Hutcheson Photos by Ann Spieker HIGH JUMP: Rebecca Tupper leaps for a play against the Warren County Wildcats. jump serve. It catches people off guard.” The Lady Panthers won each match against the Wildcats, 3-0 with scores of 25-23, 25-11, and 25-14. Tuesday night the Panthers traveled to Stonewall Jackson, challenging the Generals. The scores were slightly closer although they still won the matches 3-0, with match scores reporting 25-20, 25-19 and 2624. “It certainly wasn’t our sharpest performance,” said Nieters about the most recent game, “I always felt that there was a little more in the tank.” He said that although Stonewall Jackson was slightly more competitive than Warren County, there was still room for improvement. “Every night we look for areas where we are lacking and work to build on them,” said Nieters, “There are certainly areas for practice.” He noted especially good performances from Elvira Yanez in offensive performance and setting serves. Ashley Vest served well entirely on defense. Photo by Ann Spieker Ahead of the game Senior Alex Ramey captured first place in leading the Rappahannock County High school cross country team to wins over visiting Culpeper, Luray and Madison on August 30. Financial Problems? 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Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com ‘They didn’t concentrate’ Panthers lose to Bulldogs in season opener By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Panthers lost their first official football season game, 0-27, to the Luray Bulldogs last Saturday. The game was postponed from Friday because of the storm, playing it the following day at the Bulldog field in Luray. “I had hoped that we wouldn’t have any first game jitters.” Varsity football Coach Kemp Pullen explained. “It was one of those nights when we weren’t concentrating.” Pullen said that the defense performed at about what he had expected although they were a little nervous. “Most of my players don’t weigh more than 156 lbs, he said, it was hard to go up against Luray when most of their guys weighed at least 235 lbs.” “They were crushed and run over,” he added, “But they went with all their strength.” The defensive pulled together with Co^ey Hitt recording seven tackles and three assists, Tim Fitzmorris had nine tackles and three assists, and Willy Whitmore recorded seven tackles and three assists. Pullen said that the defense was performing well adding that last year’s score against Luray was about 61-14. 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Elementary School fails to make AYP By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County Elementary School failed to meet the national Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) scores for the 2006-2007 scoring period, reportedly due to poor performance on the new Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL) mathematics tests given to students for grades 4, 6, and 7. The federal AYP testing began in 2002 following the “No Child Left Behind” Act. The AYPs are primarily based on Virginia SOLs, although they take other assessments into consideration like the test results of various subgroups (Black, Hispanic, special needs, etc.), and attendance. Also, under AYP a high percentage of students must take each required test. Often frustrating, a school can be fully accredited but not pass AYP as the requirements are stringent and numbers based. “We haven’t released the figures yet, as we question whether the math test is a valid assessment, based on the scores that are lower than anything we could have anticipated,” said Rappahannock Elementary Principal Carol Johnson about the preliminary SOL results. Rappahannock County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell previously stated to the Board of Supervisors and the Rappahannock School Board that the surprisingly low middle school math scores had been Independent Termhe Treatment Company Why pay so much? If you have to treat for termites or ants, you don't have to spend a fortune. We can even replace your sentricon system and you'll save over $400 a year. Almost Any House only $295 w/ FULL 2 Year Warrantyl 703.328.2426 called into question by several Virginia school systems, and were pending final approval from the state. “I have difficulty commenting on scores that I’m not convinced are reliable,” , said Chappell last Friday. The biggest surprise for educators was that student performance in grade-6 and grade-7 mathematics was significantly lower than previous years scores in grades 5 and 8. “Math has been a strength at the school while I have been here,” said Johnson “We’ve always done historically well in the testing scores.” The scoring numbers are based on percentage of students that passed. RCES mathematics scores for the 2003-2004 AYP testing period was at 86, increasing to 89 the following year. This year’s mathematics score for all RCES, students currently stands at 65. The scores for grades that were previously tested scored well this year, with thirdgraders scoring 84, fifthgraders scoring 84, and eighth-graders scoring 83. The new grades that were tested were considerably lower in mathematics. Fourth-graders scored a 74, sixth-graders scored 15, and seventh-graders scored 2. According to a press release from the Virginia Department of Education, the grade-6 and grade-7 mathematics assessments tested deeply into content that is designed to prepare students for success in Algebra I in the eighth grade. The new eighth-grade mathematics test also was more rigorous than the previously administered cumulative grade-8 test, which surveyed knowledge of three years of SOL content. Statewide results drop Low scores such as these were recorded throughout the state, which has led many superintendents and educators to question the testing process. Throughout the state, 76 percent of students passed the math tests, down from 84 percent the previous year. Fifty-one percent of the stu dents who took the new grade-6 mathematics test passed, and 44 percent tested on the new seventh-grade assessment passed. Surrounding counties have also had difficulties meeting AYP. In Orange County, both Orange Elementary and Prospect Heights Middle School failed their AYP. Page County elementary schools passed their AYP, but Luray High School failed. Similar results were found in Warren County, where only the high school failed to make AYP. In Fauquier County, six elementary and middle schools failed and in Madison County, the William H. Wetsel Middle School failed. In Culpeper County, two middle schools and the Pearl Sample Elementary School failed. The state responds Following complaints from several regional superintendents, State Superintendent Dr. Billy K. Cannaday Jr. assembled the Superintendent’s Middle School SOL Mathematics Committee to review the testing process. The committee was composed of division superintendents, principals, mathematics specialists and teachers, division directors of testing and key instructional leaders. They discussed the new tests with area educators and administrators during a special Advisory Meeting on Middle-School Mathematics Performance held on August 17. “State Superintendent Cannaday met with 20 representatives from school division supervisors and educators in mid-August,” said Julie Grimes, the Public Information Specialist for the State Board of Education. “There was found to be no scoring errors and no equation errors.” Charles Pyle, the agency’s spokesman, has said that the test results were valid and that the state had no plans to drop them from its calculations for accreditation. Following the meeting, Dr. Cannaday sent an e-mail to division superintendents defending the results of the test scores. “While many students did not do as well on the new mathematics tests as we expected, especially in grades 6 and 7, I believe that the data from these assessments will be invaluable as we seek to support our teachers and raise student achievement,” wrote Cannaday. “The results of the new math tests remind us all of our initial experience in 1998, with our high-stakes accountability system. I am confident that the lessons learned then will help us again in supporting teachers and students.” “We never heard reports from the task force,” said Johnson, who said that she felt blindsided with the AYP release. New programs Johnson said that in spite of possible discrepancies in the state tests, RCES has begun implementing programs to heighten math performance throughout the school. Among the new practices, the elementary school will start research based math programs for students that might benefit from a different approach. They are also working on an “in house” testing program to prepare them for subsequent testing. The school is also preparing to extend Math Resource periods to seven days a week, offering children further assistance in their math homework. The state will also publish Electronic Practice Assessment Tools (ePat) for sixth- and seventh-graders to enhance their testing abilities. These tutorials help students become familiar with the format and structure of the questions, allowing them to receive feedback, tips, techniques, and strategies. “The best thing for our staff to do is to analyze the data that we will receive from the testing results,” said Johnson. “That way, we can analyze individual students and take all groups into consideration. Once we find a pattern, we should be able to come up with the best solution for future testing.” Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com h 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. Daryl Davis and his Band • Fabulous Silent Auction Participating Restaurants and Caterers: Ayrshire Farms Cafe Torino & Bakery Claire's at the Depot Cold Stone Creamery Crescendo Bistro Domino's Pizza Foster's Grille Hog Wild BBQ Hunters' Head Tavern Inn at Kelly's Ford Inn at Vint Hill Iron Bridge Wine Co. 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Day™. **mI Locklin & Mordhorst Law Offices j V School News from Around the County Chappell’s Corner Pilot Program features students using remote devices to provide answers Thanks to the grant-writing skills of Headwaters Grant Writer Amy Silver O’Leary and our Technology Resource Teacher Amy Gubler, we have received a grant award for Qwizdom Interactive Tools: 25 remote devices for students to anonymously & electronically provide classroom responses. We’re excited that we now have this technology to enhance student participation and learning. If these devices are effective, we will seek grant funds to purchase additional classroom sets. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) data posted on net by State prematurely? Last Friday, the Virginia Department of Education posted results of 2005-06 SOL tests for all schools. The Department also posted the annual “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) ratings for each school. Across the State pass rates for the new 6 th and 7th grade SOL Math tests given in May 2006 were extremely low. Rappahannock was no exception. In Rappahannock and across the State many students who passed their 5th grade Math SOL with flying colors failed the 6 th or 7th grade test. Rappahannock Superintendent Bob Chappell feels the release of this data may be premature since State Superintendent Billy Cannaday, Jr., has put a Task Force in place to examine the apparent problems with the 6th and 7th grade tests. “I am not convinced that the 6th and 7th grade Math tests were valid and reliable,” said Chappell. “Until the State provides evidence that the tests are good tests, I object to the posting of the data on the Department’ website.” Sorry we missed you! Ashleigh Pullen in Grade 4 and Fabian Von Feilitzsch in Grade 7 were awarded A/B Honor Roll for the Year 20052006 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. We apologize that these names were omitted on our End of the Year Honor Roll. School closing information Below is a list of radio and television stations that we attempt to contact with school closing information for Rappahannock County Public Schools. We must depend on these stations to broadcast the information we provide. Sometimes there are problems with stations’ messaging systems, which prevents our being able to communicate the information. Closings are also posted on the school division website at www.rappahaimock.kl2.va.us. Closing information is also recorded on the RCPS voice mail system at 987-9316. Parents and others may also register with www.schools-oiit. com to request that an email notification be sent to you. Area stations contacted <• WFQX -Shenandoah 99.3 PM WINC/WAPP -Strasburg 92.5 FM/105.5 FM/1400 AM WFTR -Front Royal 1450 AM/95.3 FM ■> WCVA - Culpeper 1490 AM/103 FM WRAA/WZXI/WMXH Luray 1330 AM/95.5FM/105.7FM ' WTOP - Washington, DC 103.5 FM WHSV-TV 3 Harrisonburg Channel 3 WRC-TV 4 - Washington, DC Channel 4 WTTG-TV - Washington, DC Channel 5 WJLA-TV - Washington, DC Channel 7 WUSA-TV Washington, DC Channel 9 What rights did Colonial women have? Not many! An unmarried, divorced, or widowed woman possessed a legal personality as feme sole and was solely responsible for her affairs. She could own titles and sign contracts and wills. On the other hand, a married woman was under the cover of her husband’s authority as feme covert and had few property rights. Land she brought to the marriage became her husband’s to manage as he saw fit, although he normally could not sell her inherited property unless he got her permission to do so. 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Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan Clatterbuck AILEEN MEMORIES: Our memories of the past, when the parking lot was filled with cars. Left, sixty-four former Aileen plant employees gather for a reunion and picnic! Looking back over the years By Jan Clatterbuck Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Saturday, Aug. 26, 64 Aileen former employees of the Aileen clothing plant, located just outside of Flint Hill got together at the Flint Hill Fire Department carnival grounds for a reunion and a picnic. I had worked at the plant for about 20 years, from 1973 to 1993, starting out as a sewing machine operator and then moving into shipping. . There were smiles on everyones’ faces and hugs all around, as we compared notes on what we had been doing since the plant closed about 11 years ago. The building was was purchased by M.T. Ihiskar Construction Company, Inc. of Alexandria, awhile back, and is now being used for offices and storage. We talked about the different paths we had taken since the plant closed - sometimes diverging, sometimes crossing, sometimes rocky. Most noted that there had been some unexpected turns in our lives that had opened new vistas. Some wondered what new stories we might tell, when we meet again next year. The Aileen clothing factory filed for bankruptcy in 1994, closing in October after 31 years of operation. About 160 people worked in the cinder block and brick building; it is estimated that about half of the employees were county residents. Many of the employees had already left the company by the time the closing was announced; others were caught up in the closing, and Celebration on the Hill slated for September 20 Thousands will join in Nation’s Capital to support federal investment in cancer research and programs Nearly 10,000 cancer patients, survivors and their families from every Congressional district in the country will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on September 20 for Celebration on the Hill 2006, a day-long nationwide grassroots event celebrating cancer survivorship and empowering cancer advocates to push for laws that will help fight the disease. Representing Virginia at the event are 85 Celebration Ambassadors who were specially selected to carry the message to lawmakers that government plays a critical role in the fight against cancer. Nearly 4,000 Ambassadors from every Congressional district in the country are meeting with lawmakers throughout the day. Celebration on the Hill, which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN), is calling nationwide attention to the critical need for government support of cancer research and lifesaving cancer prevention and early detection programs. Congress in recent years has frozen or cut funding for medical research and lifesaving federal detection and treatment programs. Last fall, Congress cut the federal funding of the National Institutes of Health for the first time in 35 years and of cancer programs for the first time in a decade. Additional cuts have been proposed this year, jeopardizing the enormous progress that has been made in detecting and treating cancer. Celebration Ambassadors are asking lawmakers to: • Sign ACS CAN’S Congressional Cancer Promise, which outlines specific legislative proposals to elevate prevention, early detection and survivorship, increase the nation’s commitment to research, and expand access to care • Boost federal funding for cancer research and pro grams at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute • Invest in the National Breast and Cervical CancerEarly Detection Program (NBCCEDP), which provides low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women hccess to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screening tests Celebration on the Hill also features the Relay For Life Wall of Hope, a national monument to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. It is constructed from 5,000 banners that originated at Relay events across the country - including approximately 45 banners from West Virginia - and includes several hundred thousand signatures and messages of support from volunteers nationwide. If laid end-toend, the banners would rise to a height 85 times that of the Washington Monument. The Wall serves to personalize the fight against cancer while expressing volunteer support for ACS CAN’s advocacy efforts at all levels of government. Throughout the day, Celebration participants will walk laps around the Capitol Reflecting Pool as part of the American Cancer Society’s signature activity, Relay For Life. Relay for Life events are held annually in more than 4,700 communities throughout the country, celebrating survivorship and raising crucial funds for the fight against cancer. At dusk, the Capitol Reflecting Pool will be lit up by an estimated 20,000 luminaria memorializing those who have lost their battle with cancer and honoring cancer survivors. First held in 2002, Celebration on the Hill raised the awareness of cancer issues among policymakers everywhere. 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We pushed themselves hard to make sure that orders were filled and were sent out on time, even if it meant working all day on Saturdays. “We had our fusses, but we were like a big family,” one former employee remarked. “It really hurt when they closed the doors.” But memories of the closing are still painful, as we struggled to make a better life for ourselves and our families. Sometimes, we had to leave our friends behind. “As we went our separate ways, the future was out there, beyond our small scope,” said another former worker. “Everyone had to adjust to a new lifestyle.” The reunion was a joyous afternoon for us all. It gave us a sense of self, and strengthened the bonds that truly will last a lifetime. Driving by the Aileen building after the reunion, I never ever thought I’d would actually be glad to see it still standing there. Looking at the old building - now faded and deteriorating - it saddened me. I remembered the parking lot filled with cars , and a once-vibrant workplace. At the reunion, some of us realized that the Aileen plant will. always be a part of our lives. And that we should count our many blessings for those memories we had at the Aileen plant. Until we meet again in August 2007, may all the former employees - every day, in some small way - keep the memories alive! There’s a blood emergency With less than 698 units of 0+ available in the Region as of Wednesday afternoon (the desired level is 2043), as of now the American Red Cross is unable to adequately meet the demands of our hospitals and will face cancellation of elective surgeries if the blood inventory does not immediately improve. The situation is similar with other blood types including 0-, the most crucial and needed blood type as it can be transfused in any emergency situation where there is not time to blood type someone. Red Cross officials are urging the public to visit local blood drives. 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Enjoy limited production wine tasting at a 2-for-l special. Experience Gray Ghost’s gold-medal winning reds just in time for the fall! Treat yourself to a picnic special and enjoy the beauty of the change of season! 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 540-937-4869 www.grayghost vineywards.com Gadino Cellars Join la familia Gadino for our harvest celebration featuring live acoustic folk and blues music from David LaFleur (www.davidlafleumusic.com) Enjoy our new 2005 wine releases along with good music and scenic fall views. Free. No reservations needed. 12:00 pm to 6 p.m. with music from 1:30-5:00 p.m. 540/987-9292 www.gadinocellars.com Mediterranean Cellars Celebrate Harvest and the release of their 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy complimentary homemade Mediterranean hors d’oeuvres and good company. 540/428-1984 www.mediterranean cellars.com Pearmund Cellars Come sample some fresh Chardonnay juice as we harvest and process grapes for our 2006 vintage. Bring a picnic or try some of our locally supplied sausage and delicious artisan cheeses complemented by an array of gourmet crackers and Virginia Peanuts. Watch the 2006 vintage unfold as you sample award-winning wines interpreted by our friendly and knowledgeable tasting room staff. 11am - 5pm (Saturday until 6 pm). 540-347-3475 www.pearmundcellars.com Rappahannock Celebrate the harvest on the Blue Ridge Wine Way with Rappahannock Cellars and enjoy the Pre-Release of our 2005 Norton and a special tasting of Solera!! Live music and catered food all weekend long. Robbie Limon on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. and Danny Schneible on Sunday from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. and a la carte catered gourmet offerings by About Thyme Creations. 11:30 am to 5 pm (6 pm on Saturday.) 540-635-9398 www.rappahannock cellars.com Three Fox Vineyards Come enjoy Harvest time the Tuscan way - eating and relaxing with friends and family - at Three Fox Vineyards! 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Travel through time with our array of artfc facts on display on the seconp floor of the manor housej Marvel at the giant 12-focJk Hungarian Oak and steel vat* as we begin to fill them wit? the 2006 vintage. 11 am - 6 prrf 703/753-9360 ' - www.wineryatlagrange.coi^E Rappahannock Cellars hos a stormy vineyard blessing I By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Local families and loyal friends of Rappahannock Cellars Winery hunkered down during Tropical Storm Ernesto last Friday evening for the “Blessing of the Vines.” Each year, prior to grape harvest, owner John Delmar hosts the annual ceremonies which includes a solemn blessing of the grapevines and a family picnic. This year the few families that braved the storm gathered inside the tasting room and A Healthy Fall Traditio Come improve your health through education and awareh FREE Health Screenings offered by Fauquier Hospital at the Mt. Zion Community Picnic Eva Walker Park in Warrenton Saturday, September 9 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • s * \ FREE Health Screenings include • Cholesterol • Hemoglobin • Blood Sugar • Blood Pressure • Pulse Check • Body Fat Composition • Flexibility • Height and Weight • Nutritional Assessment • Ask the Nurse Booth ; ■: ■ Hemoglobin arid blood Sugar screenings ffj • • Take a. closer look at Fauquier | Hospital... FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care-Close at Hand www.fauquierhospital.org Photos courtesy ot Brian Delaney FAMILY FESTIVITY: Owner John and Marilisa Delmar together with winery partner John Miller and his wife Roxie gather lor a duel family photo. * were rewarded with a low key event that was both relaxed and fun as the storm raged outside. Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, was joined by the parochial vicar in the parish Rev. Christopher J. Pollard and Rev. Kevin Fimian from Arlington for the blessing. Several prayers were offered for a good harvest and the fruits of the vine. Rev. Hathaway also read from the Gospel of John, recalling the story of Christ’s first miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana. “The wine that Christ made at the wedding feast was both excellent and abundant.” Following the prayers and readings, the group crowded WELCOME: Owner John; Delmar pauses to visit with; two of the guests. '> outside with umbrellas for the sprinkling of the grapevine^ with blessed holy water. 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Not too close! We had skunk visitors this summer—a mom and baby. Each morning they waddled over and stayed all day, poking around in the grass for bugs, worms, frogs and grubs. It was disconcerting at first, especially since the dog gave no sign he’d learned anything from an earlier unhappy skunk encounter. But after several visits, everyone (dog included) began to take them for granted. At the start of summer baby was only a few inches long and almost entirely black with a tiny white mane. The mom was about the size of a small cat, with the two long white dorsal stripes typical of striped skunks. As the baby grew its white patch lengthened noticeably, so that mom and baby were indistinguishable by the time they finally left us for parts unknown. We see plenty of skunks in the county, but it’s usually at night on the roads. It’s a little unusual to see them so commonly during the day. These two were obviously from a nearby den and the baby had just begun feeding on its own. The mom paid little attention to baby, but stayed close by all the time. Baby was totally laid-back, even taking little naps in the middle of the yard. When we approached they expressed only mild annoyance. There was always a faint skunky smell to remind us not to get too chummy. Worldwide there are 11 species of skunks placed in four genera. In the county striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) are most common, but it’s also possible to see Eastern spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius) in the west. All are primitive carnivores linked taxonomically with the weasel family (Mustelidae). Skunks are famous for their black and white warning coloration and most especially for their anal scent glands. Although carnivores of all types produce these glands, they are especially well-developed in the mustelids and are taken to extremes in skunks. Located at the base of the tail just inside the rectum, they contain a mixture of powerfully smelly sulfur compounds that can be sprayed or shot out with amazing accuracy toward attacking predators. The glands contain about 15 cc of the acrid mix, enough for 5 or 6 uses, after which it takes about ten days to resupply them. Perhaps for this reason, a threatened skunk sprays only as a last resort. They usually go through an elaborate routine of hisses, foot stamping, feigned charges and tail-high threat postures before resorting to the spray. This bluffing works on a surprising number of predators, but not on great homed owls (can’t smell), automobiles (can’t smell either), or dogs (too stupid). Also, for reasons known only to them, skunks don’t spray each other (with the exception of males during the mating season). When they fight over food or den sites, they use conventional weapons, jaws and claws. Skunks are typically solitary animals and rarely congregate except for mating or during extremely cold spells in winter. They don’t hibernate but sometimes overwinter in dens containing all females or sometimes all females and a single (very happy) male. Mating takes place in early spring an<J up to 12 young are produced in May. Males are driven off shortly after mating and take no part in parenting. Babies are raised by their moms and by late summer RappNature Sara and Jim Lawray Rappnature@yahoo.com they’re fully grown. Usually when we see them, skunks are wandering around alone in search of something to eat. They seem oblivious to everything around them, probably because they, don’t see very well, relying on their warning color and stinky reputation to protect them. This may be why skunks are much like opossums when it comes to road traffic. You know cars are a problem for an animal when the first sentence about them in the field guide is, “Often found dead along highway.” Skunks rarely live more than three years in the wild, and road kill is the primary reason. Of course it’s hard to avoid hitting them when their movements are so unpredictable. They’re as likely to run directly into the path of a car as not. But we plan to take a little more care now that we know one of them grew up in our front yard. Photo courtesy of J. Lawrey Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion to be held at Skyland Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright is pleased to announce jBSfl 2004 NISSAN 350Z 7] - 6 Speed Manual, Cnrome Siryer r Metallic, Carbon, 3.5 liter 6 Cyl, Convertible Stock #94744 piHH r 2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI Automatic With Overdrive, Silver Birch Metallic, Stone Gray, 6.0 liter 8 CyL, SUV AWD L Stock #74024A 'mmmm mmm Automatic With Overdrive, Pacific Blue, Ebony, 6.0 liter, 8 Cyl., SUV 4x4 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD WS-i 6 Speed Manual, Bright Silver Metallic, Ebony, 5.7 liter 8 Cyl., 2 Dr Coupe Stock #92799 p __ .. 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE 1500 LS Automatic, White, 5.3 liter 8 Cyl., SUV 4x4 Stock #95613 -- V ( 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE^ Automatic With Overdrive, ,'f Cashmere, Neutral Shale, 4.6 liter 8 Cyl. 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The highlight of this year’s Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni Reunion will be the dedication of a bronze CCC Worker statue at Byrd Visitor Center plaza, Big Meadows (milepost 51). The ceremony will begin at 2 p. m. on Saturday, September 30th. The National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni (NACCCA) kicked off a campaign in the early 1990s to commission a bronze statue;of a CCC worker from Elliot Ganz Foundry. The goal of NACCCA is to have a copy of the st&tile erected in eveiy state to commemorate the work of the Corps throughout the United States from 1933-1942. The original statue was installed in North Higgins State Park, Roscommon, MI in 1995. Shenandoah National Park’s bronze will be the 32nd state commemoration. The life-size bronze statpe is loosely based on the depressionera drawing of “Iron Mikep, a representative, although highly idealized young man. Shirtless, dressed in denim field pants and floppy hat, the enrollee proudly stands with axe at rest. The statue has been made possible by a gift from the Barlow family . of Stanley, Virginia and is in memory of Russell Thompson Barlow and Louise Painter Barlow. Mr. Barlow was a CCC enrollee at camp NP-2 (Big Meadows) from 1934-1936. Mrs. Barlow was one of three Stanley sisters that married CCC enrollees from the Big Meadows camp. A bronze plaque adjacent to the statue reads: Between 1933 and 1942 more than 10,000 young men served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Shenandoah National Park. These “boys” created the form and fabric of the new park so that future generations could find recreation and re-creation here. /viuiuonajiy runaing tor site work and logistics was provided by the Shenandoah National Park Association and for the dedication ceremony by ARAMARK, Inc. and volunteers from National Public Lands Day. The reunion weekend events will focus on the Skyland Conference Hall and will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday with informal discussions and a chance to meet old friends throughout the day. A formal meeting in the Hall will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by bluegrass music of the Dark Hollow Boys. From 1933-1942 Shenandoah National Park supervised the work of eleven Civilian Conservation Corps camps. The Skyland and Big Meadows Camps were the first in the National Park Service and were visited by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in August 1933. During the course of the New Deal program over 1,200 “boys” a year worked to build facilities and to create the landscape of the park. The ceremony and the CCC reunion are open to the public. For additional information, call 540-999-3494.

art and love of drying flowers ,. By Helen Williams ■ * V * Special to the Rappahannock News Long, long ago - well, exactly 50 ■ * years ago, but that seems like a long time ago, the women of Trinity Episcopal Church were looking for 'ft-way to raise money for good caus; and to help pay for the parish ’ i hall construction. I*-* * Inspiration came when the late ^Flossie Williamson returned back from Williamsburg with a dried bouquet. “We can do better than this,” she said to Dotsie Davis and Lois Snead. The first year, the three sold 35 arrangements at Woodward and Lothrop, but their arrangements sold better than Woodies’, so they weren’t asked back. The next year the arrangements were displayed and sold at the Rappahannock Garden Club’s house tour and exhibit on drying and arranging.. Over the years since 1956, the drying of flowers and then arranging them has continued, and many of the founders have had their places taken, some by their daughters and granddaughters, and others by friends and others interested in the transformations of seasonal flowers and weeds into money for good deeds. Thousands and thousands of arrangements have been made, the average of about 250-300 per year, bringing beauty and nature into countless homes. And many are the recipients of the profits - women’s shelters, boys’ homes, churches far and near, local and regional needs of all kind, emergency help on national and global scales.. But the earning of money for charity is only one of the good things that have occurred over the years. Fellowship is probably the most important - as the arrangers help, praise, and tease each other in the parish hall amidst wires, foam, vases, foliage and innumerable dried blossoms. The final, days, when the completed arrangements are displayed for sale, now under the watchful eyes of Lois Snead bring real feelings of a job well done to those for whom the Trinity Parish Hall has become a second home for several weeks. Those who look at the display of finished arrangements are probably dazzled by the sight, by the colors, and by the variety of styles and containers, but those who have spent some time with them know that most arrangers have their own 3uite distinctive style. , Christine ohnson, Lois Snead, Rosa Crocker, Quita Parrish, Susan McCarthy, to name only a few - each has her own recognizable signature, and unique way of combining colors and foliage. Another adjunct advantage is the training of arrangers. No one who comes to work even for an hour goes away without a new appreciation. of the infinite variety of nature, and new ways to use, display and enjoy it. Books and articles are ready for research, experi Come to The Theatre to see Twelfth Night Sept. 16, 17 William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night comes to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia, for two performances: Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m. The production is directed and acted by a student dramatic group from Cambridge University in England. For the past several years the Cambridge American Stage Tour (CAST) has brought to the Theatre one of Shakespeare’s plays on tour in the U.S. CAST’s productions of Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like it at the Theatre in the last two years were both outstanding. Many of England’s finest actors, such as Oscar winner Emma Thompson and John Cleese of Monty Python fame, began their careers in student theatrical productions while at Cambridge and Oxford. CAST’s production of Twelfth Night is traditional Shakespeare - with lavish Elizabethan costumes, and live acoustic music. The play has several features typical of Elizabethan comedy: twins, mistaken identity, thwarted love, mischief, and a punning clown, yet it remains timeless and it is as & ■ I! relevant to modern audiences as it was to Londoners when first produced in 1601. In a brief synopsis, the Cambridge students describe the plot of Twelfth Night this way: “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!” But the producers go on to point out that there is a darker side to the comedy: “the inhabitants of Illyria are plagued by loneliness, grief, revenge, humiliation, alcoholism, and madness.” Tickets for the performances on September 16 and September 17 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations and further information, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s fall schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 6751253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747. enced workers remind others of the rule of three, of how to cover the edge of the containers, and how t6 judge the perfect height needed. Nancy Weitz remembers learning to arrange with her mother, Jean McNear, by working beside her, and copying every flower placement her mother made. Currently, the last Sunday before the show and sale, the arranging room is set up for all the Sunday school children to make arrangements. Special little containers are filled with foam and foliage, and the children can choose which to use. Lois Snead leads the lessons as children fill in with flowers and proudly add their initials to the bottom of the vase'. Nancy Weitz and Charlotte Nichols are currently the foliage experts, preserving boxwood, laurel, pear, and other leaves in glycerin solutions. The velvety brown of preserved pear leaves, the shiny finish on the magnolia leaves, the bright green of box that remains so for years - all are the result of care given by these two women, whose years of experience are often challenged by the vagaries of weather. And it is not only these two, but those who help collect the branches, pound the stems and prepare them for treatment. Right now, as every year, Nancy’s dining room and Charlotte’s garage are filled with quart jars filled with foliage, soaking up the solution which will keep them fresh for years. Some chores provide continuity over the years. This year, Nancy and Ann Hansen were cutting American box at Stonycroft, the home of Susan van den Toorn. This home, Stonycroft, was were Ann’s mother, Ann Beck, and Ruth Baumgardner cut box from the 60s All photos are by Bruce Jones NIFTY AT FIFTY: Lois Snead has been a queen of her craft for half a century. She takes special pleasure in sharing her gift with young, eager Sunday school students like Philip Wyatt. through the 80s, when it was owned by Tom and Ruth Pillar. Some dryers specialize in certain flowers. Roses and peonies are precious and hard to dry. They are carefully saved for the most striking containers and the best arrangers. Some, like Gil Webb, have dried thousands and thousands of wild flowers, even waiting for the bittersweet to turn in October, and then bringing in garlands of it. Some have worked for years like Louise Ellis, Lucy Oliver, and Judy Tole, some are just beginning the interesting task of learning how to preserve nature and keep it working for years, instead of just a season. Work on the dried flowers is spread about the county, and not just among church members. Some, like Renata Chapman, grow flowers for others to cut and dry. Some lend their beech and laurel trees for cutting foliage. Many people drop off flowers at the church and never even ask for acknowledgment. When such unexpected treasures turn up, it inspires the arrangers to new and greater designs. All in all, the dried flowers have provided many things to many people over the 50 years of their sale and show. Monies for charity, good fellowship, community enhancement, SUNDAY SCHOOL SPECIAL* Thomas Morris was delighted witrt his flower arrangement that he learned how to make in Trinity Episcopal's Sunday School Program: education, many laughs, a few tears — not bad for a few seeds, a little dirt, some wire, and a lot of dedication. Save the dates - October 21-22 - and come help celebrate 50 years of love and lovely arrangements. ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ spells inspirational By Joanne Hilty Special to the Kappahannock News “Akeelah and the Bee,” is an inspirational film about a lot more than a smart but unchallenged middle school student at a tough inner-city school. A film that parents will want their kids to see, it offers an invaluable lesson in the importance of believing in one’s self. RAAC brings ‘Akeelah’ to the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, VA, Friday, September fessor, is convinced to tutor Akeelah to increase her chances of going o the Scripps i National Spelling Bee j in Washington, D.C. j The relationship does- i n’t start off well with the professor insisting that Akeelah drop the ghetto talk but it soon blossoms into a daughter-father bond. Her older brother often tells her if she goes to Washington she’ll be up against a bunch of rich kids who probably have French doors on their toilet stalls, (Their L.A. school io, o:uu p.m. - Keke Palmer is the talented young actress playing 11-year-old Akeelah who attends a very rough school and lives in a downtrodden section of Los Angeles. To avoid being made fun of she works hard to hide her intelligence from classmates. Her dead father was a victim of a random shooting and Akeelah occasionally plays imaginary Scrabble games with him, developing her verbal skills and staying in a world where she fits in. Her mother (Angela Bassett) struggles to support four kids and can’t be bothered helping Adceelah prepare for spelling competitions. An old friend of the school principal’s, Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne), who is now a distinguished pro can’t even afford doors for their toilet stalls.) But Dr. Larabee presses her fulfill her potential as a champion speller and human being. Keke is a natural, never self-consciousness,- Jmd always very clever and resourceful. In the end her neighbors pull together to assist her, each giving her a word to practice. While Fishbume plays Dr. Larabee, he also produces. And it’s a first for the coffee megachain, Starbucks, who helped to distribute and market the film. All in all, ‘Akeelah’ is a fine film of determination and courage. “Akeelah and the Bee" is rated PG and contains some profanity. Run time is 112 minutes. * *o S’

Religious Notes r* Love and Faithfulness Gnurch y* All are welcome to join Evangelist David Clanagan each Saturday evening at 7 p. m. for wonderful gospel music and awesome messages about our Lord and Savior. The church is located at 321 . m South Royal Ave., Front Royal. Come out and and enjoy gospel singing and powerful messages about how you can walk on the paths of righteousness and get on board with our Lord. Watch paper for more information on baptism scheduled for Sept. 24. For information call Sheila Estes at 675-2908. Heart of Worship «* SINGING A NEW SONG, September 10 on Sunday Morning at 10:30am . 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:l.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 r ! UMC, Sperryville UMC and Willis Chapel UMC (Huntly). Amissville will be celebrating a Homecoming September 17 at 11 AM with Rev. Nancy White as the guest speaker. Flint Hill will have a Homecoming service September 24 at 11 AM 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 Revival and Homecoming services Revival and Homecoming services will be held at Washington Baptist Church on Sept. 21-24 with special music at 6:30 p.m. Revival speakers will be at 7 p.m. each evening. Homecoming Sunday Speaker on September 24, will be Rev. David Small at 11 a.m. The public is invited. “Women in Worship” Conference Registration continues 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 Jubiliaiies. Other musical guests include Rev. Isaac Howard, Sis. Donna Armstead, and Righteous. 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 JohnsonCook, President, Hampton Ministers’ Conference and author of the best selling book, “Tbo Blessed to be Stressed”. Reduced registration rate for 10 persons. The Conference is sponsored by the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. Women’s Auxiliaiy. Space is limited. For registration information and Friday night only concert tickets, contact the Conference Coordinators Dr. Hortense Hinton 540-829-6331 or Minister Patricia Wormley 540-786-8736 or Email: wayland_blueridge@ usa.com. Concert tickets also available at “Praise the Lord” bookstore on So. Main street, Culpeper, phone 540-825-8551, LOGOS Bookstore in Fredericksburg 540-786-4023 or Just ‘De Vine Beauty Salon', Fredericksburg, 540-372-7636. 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 min istry 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 reg- f ister for materials by Aug. 28. f For information, phone Stephanie at (540) 937-4987 « ■< Area Churches tM;'. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church J Pastor: Jon Heddleston ■Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. . Sunday School 10 a.m. ^Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m. 'Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m, '& Worship Service 11 a„m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study - : «? X . f 41 «f * Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 am Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amlssville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Htylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist • Pastor: Visiting minister Doug Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening ministry, children’s min- istry 7 p.m. Wednesday: Devotions and prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School to a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m., Children's Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m„ call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m„ Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 3 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned" VanDyckS Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. 5f. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 830 am. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses ‘ » First Baptist Pastor. Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Meditation 7:00 a.m. September 10 begins winter schedule Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School ,10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men's Discipleship Class 7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. . Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. The church located at 321 South Royal Ave., Front Royal Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your « new home With the Rappahannock Sews 540-675-3349 Vont Lose Track £>»toctyA<*> .'ut&CwpiV* * “How many times do I have to tel you not to leave your sneakers laying around? If you don't keep track of them, you won’t know where to find them. Make a little more effort, take a few more steps, and put them in their proper place.” Sound familiar? Probably. It just seems easier to toss things aside when we are tired or in a hurry 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 thrm when we need them. What about our spiritual side? We need it constantly to support us as we jump the hurdles in life. What do we do with our spiritual side when we return from weekly worslip? l)o we toss it aside and lose trark of it or do we devote the few extra minutes a day to care for it through daily prayer and devotions...to put it in the proper place in our lives so it is readily available at a moment's notice? This week, carry your spiritual side a few steps fkirther. Keep it in its proper place in your life. Don’t lose track. WntacwU) *r«w«iv lkurs)U\ 2 THU<4h> I I-IX t'nriav 2 liiautt) M-IJ S*liiriLi\ l ruu*>iii\ il4> An'"*.out-■' S-xxfy .*<. f 1’4 ’ ~&rK'!ktSi4fli/ d'A 22906, •&/,**<. v./n ABERDEEN BARN ■bO] Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper f 5401 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News : V?:{> & Upcoming Events Previews ... .,„ , *■' Exhibit by Eduardo Galliam r^; September 14 Highland School Center for the Arts V : •ijtc The Highland School Center for the Arts is .pleased to ’ the upcoming solo exhibition of portraits, announce lifestyles and architecture by Eduardo Galliani this month*; .eld’ in the Gallery. A reception to open the exhibit will be hel Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the lobby of thd Center for the Arts. y Eduardo Galliani is a photographer with over 20 years ? of experience in editorial and commercial photography.'1 While working as a commercial diver, Eduardo earned a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts in Cinematography and Photojournalism from the University of Miami. His photographs have been published in countless international*V| national and local publications. His extensive list of corpoj rate clients includes some of the most prominent Fortune 500 companies. Eduardo was selected by Eastman Kodak Company to produce the group portrait of the Presidents during the ' SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS 1994 which was held in Miami at the Gardens of Vizcaya.. This photograph was *^ personally presented by Kodak to the 35 dignitaries and to •s the Organization of American States. Eduardo personally presented the portrait of the Presidents to the National* j Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in! 1 Washington, D.C., and to the Museum and Gardens oftVizcaya where the portrait hangs today. y I For the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games held itt! j] Atlanta, Galliani was commissioned once again by J Eastman Kodak to document and portrait Latin American Athletes in their Olympic endeavor and to create the poster for the Argentine Olympic Committee candidacy for the 2004 Olympic Games. Eduardo has extensive documentary film and photographic experience. His works in Ecuadorian Amazonia* j with Dr. Stanley Spielman among the Coffins, Sionas,! * Secoias, Shuar and Wahorani were published in several feature articles in Geomundo., His documentary works have taken him to Africa, Asia, Papua, New Guinea and the South Pacific. Eduardo has also produced film and photographic documentary works for the National Science r Foundation and the Rosentiel School of Marine and! v Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami, working,* with Dr. Samuel Grubeig’s research on sharks. -V For more information about his works, please visit . www.gallianiproductions.com. Borders in Warrenton i'V c> Walker Elliott Rowe Saturday, September 16, at 3 p.m. *v" Signing, Discussing & Tasting Wine, Communism ft Volcanoes: A Story of Chilean Wine Walker Elliott Rowe's new book is a combination travelogue and memoir of the three months he spent working the Chilean wine harvest. He takes the reader into the ’* wine industry as an insider, as well as weaving a narrative •' of the Chilean people and culture. In addition to discussing the book and wines, he will also host a tasting of • Chilean and Virginia wines. His first book is the locally invaluable Wandering Through Virginia's Vineyards; a must for Virginia wine-lovers, presenting complex wine information in an easily comprehensible fashion. ■JyiK-' \ , . Brian Vaughan and Bobby Vaughan Saturday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in the Cafe "! Returning to the Cafe for a fourth performance, Brian and Bobby, playing together or singly, have a style defini- - tively their own, combining several musical genres. Both - are acoustic folk-rock guitarists and songwriters and have r earned high local regard, with the first commercial CD due out this fall. 14th Annual Woodville Festival and town picnic September 30 Everyone is invited to attend the 14th Annual ’ Woodville Festival and town picnic. This free community event will be held Saturday, 30 September at the Blue Ridge Overlook in Woodville. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and lemonade will be provided and folks are asked to bring a t favorite side dish or dessert to share. Live bluegrass music will be featured by a rare performance of “Fast Freddie & The Cliffhangers” brought back from Raleigh, NC by popular demand. There will be wall climbing, volleyball, horseshoes and relay races. Please start arriving by 2:30. * Food will be served beginning at 3:30. Directions are easy: t from downtown Woodville, follow the signs up Red Oak- ,. Mountain road. For more information folks may contact^ * the Light’s 987-9523, the Manwaring’s 987-8433, or the * Wood’s 987-3301. YaTl come! ^ I-7-SB-X

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™ai[>send to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers. com All week long at The Griffin Tavern Regular weekly events at the Griffin Tavern Sushi nights, every other Monday. Next sushi night is September 18. Sushi menu begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday- Dart League Wednesday- Prime Rib night Thursday - Games, fun starts at 8 p.m. with tnvia teams vying for local kudos Fridays/Saturdays - Live music, 8-11 p.m. September 8: Rhythm and Blues by Blues Fuse September 15: Acoustic Cover favorites by Robbie Limon September 16: Beatles tunes by Glass Onion For more information, please call (540) 6753227 September 8: Live Music at the Blue Rock Inn This Fri at The Blue Rock Inn come listen to the amazing tunes of Lambert, Hudson, and Watson. This awesome trio from the DC area is fronted by Jeff Watson of The Downtown Band. Jeff is a national recording artist (Capital Records, Columbia Records, Sceptre Records, and more recently, Columbia Sony), whose technical skills have been recognized by Clio, Grammy and Tony award winning producers; both the Democratic and Republican parties (his list of campaign songs for winning nominees is impressive); and legendary jazz, pop and R&B performers. If you enjoyed him with Downtown last month you're sure to love this one. Join us for “patio season” at the Blue Rock. All shows will be out on the scenic patio, weather permitting. Cover charge. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Come early for dinner and stay late for great music. The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway in Washington,VA across from RCHS. For details contact, Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. September 8: 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 8: Robert Burns to speak at Library Series The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community invites everyone to hear and talk with Robert Bums at the Rappahannock County Library at 8 p.m. when he will discuss his books “Punjab Nights” and “Venetian Exile.” Admission is free. 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: Artist’s Reception The public is invited to an Artist’s reception at The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Works exhibited will be by photographers Francie Schroeder and Branden Eastwood. The gallery is located on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets. Phone (540) 6753410 for additional information. 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 discission and reflective meditation 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. 4 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 around the elemental nature beings; and a hands-on stirring and application of one of the BD preparations. Fee- $45. Pre-registration required. For information contact Donna LaPr6/ Field and Flower at 675-2365 or www.fieldandflower.com or info@fieldandflower.com September 9: Picking Party Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their Picking Party on Saturday, September 9 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6 p. m. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The Fire Department Auxiliaiy will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment. For more information call Margaret Best at (540) 718-3864 or Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. 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 Belle Meade Schoolhouse Mark your calendar for one of Rappahannock’s most popular fir social events of the year. Tbe^/clith Taste of Rappahannc _ Headwaters,jpe Countv Public Education Fttnda^nJs sure to sell out quickly, farrnlwqjww'return to the Belle Moa* ^)ipe^n6 p.m. on Saturday,AslflmnDlr evening includes a repeotflfc faatulma • Rappahannock’s finest win jie^awejauCTon presenting once-iqgfl%tirT%§xJerigKces and items, and a^ournmt cBinerwnh the best food afcjPTannock has to offer. I tjk^f'are $150, with proceeds going many 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 luncheon 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 Lucia 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) 9873301 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 Brome 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 11: Monday Night Football at The Blue Rock Are you ready for some football! The Blue Rock Pub will be opening this football season on Mondays featuring a new Tapas menu just for the games as well as other drink and food specials customized for football watching. Come see the games on our new big screen TV! The Blue Rock Inn is located at 12567 Lee Highway in Washington,VA across from RCHS. For details contact, Jim McCullough at (540) 987-3190. September 11: Remembering 9/11 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist This is the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. Services will start with a potluck dinner on the church grounds and continue with honor services. The church is located at 3948 Sperryville Pike in Sperryville. Call Pastor Jon Heddleston at (540) 987-9101 for information. 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 13: American Red Cross Blood Drive Starting at 11 p.m. and going until 3:30 p.m. a Free light lunch will be provided by The Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill for all who come out to donate. Also, by donating you will automatically be registered to win a Jeep Liberty. Call 6753227 for more information. September 16: Rappahannock Rough Ride Fear Not the Hills - Ride Hard & Ride On” A charity bicycle ride for the benefit of the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Virginia. There are three courses designed to suit your cycling challenge whether you re a beginner or an experienced rider. The first 300 registered riders will »nu - receive the Rappahannock Rtdt Hard & °*r 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 - 4. (Must pre-register for the tests) Well mannered dogs on leash welcome. For more infor- ‘ mation 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: The Antique Market & Design Studio Art Show. The Antique Market & Design Studio, Sperryville, Virginia announces the Inaugural Art Show of the Turkey Mountain Art Gallery, Sperryville, Virginia. The gallery is housed in the West Wing of the Antique Market and will host monthly art shows of local and regional artists. ^ , The Inaugural Show will feature the artwork . of Nancy Brittle, Gary Colson, Michelle Lieb and Kathleen Willingham. The show's theme is “Artist as Teacher”. The four artists comprise the Fine Arts Faculty of Liberty High School in Fauquier County. Together, they will show works^ in Oil, Stone Sculpture and Photography. The Opening Reception will take place from , 4 p.m until 8 p.m , Saturday, September 16, at, * The Antique Market & Design Studio, 3 River Lane, Sperryville, Virginia. In addition to the art show, the reception will also feature wine and . cheese, music from local musician Bob McDugald, ds well as interior; design demonstra-r tions by Staff Interior Designer, Karen Estep, Allied Member, ASID. Visit their website, or call • (540) 987-8050 for more information. September 16: Thornton Hill Hounds Fall Point-To-Point Races Please join us for a full day of timber, hurdle and flat racing, as well as our hound race, at one of Virginia’s most beautiful racecourses in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. First race starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Thornton Hill Racecourse located on Route 522, 2 miles south of Sperryville. General admission is $20 per car. Entertainment and tents available. For reserved parking, call (540) 987-9366. For information, visit www.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 16: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” A dramatic group from Cambridge University will present Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Nighf at The Theatre at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com September 17: "Roots and Heritage In What Became Shenandoah National Park” On September 17, at 4 p.m. at The Town ' Hall in Washington, The Rappahannock ! Historical will sponsor, “Roots and Heritage In " What Became Shenandoah National Park," a • program by Bob Johnson. Join us for an infor- " mative look at life in the Blue Ridge Mountains ' ca 1930s as seen through the eyes of a native ‘ son. Admission is free but, if you are able, a $5donation to The Rappahannock Historical Society would be greatly appreciated. • September 19: Volunteers Protecting Local Public Health ' The RRMRC is a group of volunteers who are prepared to respond in the case of a natural' disaster or public health emergency in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. / An orientation for new volunteers will be offered on Tuesday, September 19 from 6 -7:30 * p. m. The orientation gives the new volunteers " an overview of the Medical Reserve Corps the -I Virginia Department of Health, the Incident’ Command System, the Strategic National Stockpile, and Dispensing Site Operations. Biological agents will be offered on September • 19 from 7:30-9 p.m. Registration is required All' trainings will be held in Culpeper. Complete an • application form either by contacting the office at 540-829-7350 ext 132, online at http://rrmrc vdh-'virginia.gov, or via email at rrmrc@vdh.Virginia. ' gov. Help protect your community’s public healthi September 19, 20, 21: Basic Hunter Safety Course There will be a basic hunter safety education See EVENTS, Pape B5

Obituaries Franklin H. Kidwell Born in Boston Franklin H. Kidwell, Sr., 69-, of Boston, Virginia, passed away Sunday, September 3, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Franklin was bom Mary 4, 1937 in Fairfax County, Virginia to Joseph Kidwell and Georgeanna Robinson Kidwell. Franklin wrs an avid fisherman. • He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Victoria A. Kidwell, six daughters, Cheryl, Judy, Carolyn, Vicky, Rhoda, and Rose; his seven sons, Ernie, George, Mark, Oscar, Johnny, Rocky, and Franklin, Jr.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Sharon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, in the CloreEnglish Funeral Home Chapel, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Charles Clidenist will be conducting the funeral. Burial will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery, (New Section) 501 East Chandler Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Military Honors will be provided by, VFW Post 2524 Honor If Guard and American Legion Post 330 Honor Guard. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m.l until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 7, at Clore-English Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent via email t cloreenglish® gmail.com. The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements. Robert L. Woodard Sperryville resident Robert Lee Woodard, 94, of Sperryville, died in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton, Monday, September 4. He was bom November 15, 1911 to John Cumberland Woodard and Sarah Ella Brown Woodard in Culpeper County. Mr. Woodard worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation in the maintenance department. He loved his family and the Lord very much. He is survived by his sister Florence Burke and her husband Paul of Sperryville and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 7, at 2 p .m. in the Clore-English Funeral Home Chapel, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. il Gore -hu; !ish • F U N F RAI HOM F - "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kyle M. Gibbs, Funeral Director www.doreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com John K. Burke officiating the service. Pallbearers will be James A. Compton, Glen Cave, Issac Fergerson, Jeffery P. Burke, Sr., Jeffery Burke, Jr. and Charles M. Burke. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to cloreenglish@ gmail.com. Roberta A. Jenkins Washington resident Roberta Atwood Jenkins, 65, of Washington died Friday, September 1 in Houston, TX. She was bom September 27, 1940 in Luray to the late Franklin William Atwood and Frances Hester Bradley Atwood. Mrs. Jenkins was employed by Rappahannock Public Schools for 33 years as a bus driver and worked at MontView Home for six years. She is survived by her husband, Charles William Jenkins of Washington, a son, Jeffrey Charles Jenkins and wife Rhonda of Washington, a daughter, Frances Estelle Norman and husband Kenneth of Washington, six grandchildren, Bradley Estes, Jason, Travis Jenkins, William, Wade and Wyatt Norman, all of Washington. Additional survivors include two sisters, Lois J. Atwood Kilby of Fairfax, Doris M. Atwood Burke of Luray, two brothers, Charles B. Atwood of Rixeyville, Va. and Forest N. Atwood of Luray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Todd Jenkins. A funeral service was held September 5 at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church with Rev. Kirby L. Shenk and Elder Forest Atwood officiating. Interment was followed in Evergreen Memorial Garden, Luray. '■JZLal overlooks the Blue Ridge 'el % surprisingly private acres. 3 I Kaye & Rick Kohle 540-675-1373 ¥ ft y alestateiii.com/kohl f ■ ■M A tribute to my mother Roberta Atwood Jenkins September 27, 1940September 1, 2006 My Mom was bom to Franklin and Frances Atwood in Page County, VA. where she was raised. She graduated from Luray High School. My father, Charles William Jenkins is from Rappahannock County. When he was a young man he used to drive to Luray on the weekends. Knowing my Dad, it was probably because he wanted to race his car over the mountain. During one of his trips to Luray he met a beautiful lady, Roberta Estelle Atwood. They married in 1959 and as I understand, they were married for several months before they ever told anyone, each living at home working to save enough money to buy furniture and take up housekeeping. Their first place was an apartment in Luray. Soon they were able to buv their first home. They paid $7,000 for a little house on Willow Street in Luray. In 1961, they had their first child, Jeffrey Charles and just 13 months later their second son arrived, Steven Ibdd. Like many young couples from the country, they moved into the city for work. They lived in Fairfax County were my Dad worked and my Mom stayed home taking care of her children. In 1965,1 joined the family and shortly thereafter the family moved to Gainesville. Mom continued to be a stay-athome mom until I started school at which time she began driving a school bus so she could be off any day that we were at home. Eventually, the family moved back to my Dad’s home county of Rappahannock. My mother had many good times, but she also had many heart aches during her lifetime. When my brother, Steve was just thirteen years old, he drowned in the Shenandoah River, over Easter weekend while camping. As you can imagine, this was probably the most difficult thing she and my Dad had to endure. Somehow, as a family, we got through it. Steve will always be remembered for his sweetness, silliness and sensitivity. Tb help her with the sadness, Mom went back to school and graduated from musing school in 1979. She continued to drive the school bus during the week and worked as a nurse on weekends at a nursing home in Luray. I went to work with Mom and worked as a nursing assistant, which is where the seed was sown for my own future as a nurse. Mom continued her self growth, eventually going back to school one more time to receive a license in cosmetology. She opened a little salon in her home where many of you here Inspiring; Tfmngfits by Randy Minter FEELING OVERWHELMED? If a loved one has died, it is natural to feel overcome by this sad turn of events. During this time of intense sadness, you may understandably feel emotionally drained. To complicate matters further, it can be overwhelming to learn there is so much to be done at the precise moment when you don’t feel like doing anything. If you were the person closest to the deceased, it may be incumbent upon you to arrange the funeral and inform the authorities. While some people like to have lots of practical matters with which to concern themselves when they are bereaved, others find that just coping with their grief is more than enough. If so, the funeral director can help. We’re here to take the burden of arrangements off of you by handling logistics. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME,233 Broadview Ave.,Warrenton, we know how hard this time is and work hard to make it easier. For a tour call 347-3431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. H lease send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net "The mind stayed on Thee . Thou keenest in perfect peace; because it trusteth in Thee -Isaiah Roberta Jenkins today became her customers. You were not just customers to her, you were her friends, and she treasured each and every one of you. Mom was always a very strong lady both physically and emotionally. When I was a teen-ager she used to jog down our road with me. She was also very ingenious. Whenever anything needed to get done around the house she would figure out a way to do it. Often she would get me involved in her shenanigans. We maybe didn’t always have the very best outcomes, but we always had a good time together doing whatever we were involved in. My Mom was my very best friend. She was my matron of honor on my wedding day. When I became a nurse myself, I usually worked three 12-hour shifts and that left four days a week that I was off. We would often run around during the day between her morning and afternoon bus runs. At the age of 49 she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She underwent chemotherapy and went into remission. While she was in remission, she harvested stem cells in case the cancer ever came back, which it did. She took chemotherapy again, but it didn’t work that time. She went to UVA in search for a peripheral stem cell transplant. They told her they couldn’t do it because her heart was too weak from all the chemotherapy she had received. She told them to go ahead and do the treatment any way. She said she would just as soon die from heart failure as lymphoma, but they told her they would not do it. She was a fighter, though, and didn’t give up. She went to MCV and they agreed to do the peripheral stem cell transplant there. It worked and she was in remission since 1994. Other than a weakened heart, her health was pretty decent as she watched her grandchildren grow up. On the days that I worked, I never had to hire a baby-sitter. She always loved watching them. She was their Mom when I was at work and she truly enjoyed every minute of it. Mom’s hard times were not over. In December 2005, Mom began having some difficulty with her speech, which she tried to keep from everyone. She couldn’t keep it from my Dad though and in March he insisted that she have it checked out. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor. On Mom and Daddy’s anniversary she went into the hospital where she had the tumor . removed and sent off to pathology. It was at that time that the cancerous tumor was identified as a primary glioblastoma multiforme, which is the most aggressive, fastest growing brain tumor there is. Then she heard of a clinic in Texas. She knew it was a long shot, but her only shot. Wanting to be here with her family, she decided to give the Texas clinic a try. During her treatment, her quality of life was exceptionally good, and she always kept a positive attitude. She exemplified strength of character and faith in God to each and every person she came in contact with. Thankfully, she was able to continue to enjoy her life and her family. Mom wasn’t afraid of death, but she didn’t want to leave her family until her mission was complete. On Friday morning, when she realized her fight was over, she placed her eyes upon the Lord one last time while she was here on earth, then flew away to God’s loving arms where she longed to be. Finally, after 30 years of separation, she is reunited with Steve, never to be separated a train. Mom met each challenge in life with grace and dignity. Through all of her hard times she never lost sight of God. Mom was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a heart of gold. She prayed for and had a deep concern for others.the children on her school bus, her friends and mostly her beloved family. She loved to be with her family and was so proud of each and every one of us. Her brothers and sisters were so important to her. She knew Doris and Winfrey, Buddy and Winnie, Charlie and Paula, and Lois and Tim would be there for her and they were. She was so thankful for them. Her brother-in-law, Tim supported Mom’s sister, Lois when she went to Texas with Mom, and Lois and I were able to be with her when she went to meet her Jesus. She loved Daddy who has been such a wonderful husband and father through so much happiness and yet so many trials. She worried about him and wanted to be with him as much as possible. Jeff was her pride and joy who could do anything in her eyes. Just seeing him made her face light up with joy. His wife, Rhonda meant so much to her as well. Mom was a mentor to Rhonda when she was going through her own health problems. She fondly called my husband, Ken, “her favorite son-in-law” and loved joking with him. Her grandchildren were so very precious ' to her. Brad, Jason, Travis, Will, Wade and Wyatt have been so blessed to have her in their lives. Her grandsons were the light of her life and she was a sweet blessing from . God to them. Their memories qf her will be treasured forever. " Her beautiful legend will live on in the lives of those whom “ she held so dear. She will forever be in our hearts. Mom, we love you and will miss you everyday until we meet again. I am so honored to be called your daughter. Fran Norman W.C. Thompson Funeral Home\ Ine. “ We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503 7 North Main Street • C ulpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825 6700 Wilbur ( Thompson, Mortician Sc N'utarv Serein a the Piedmont area for over 40 years

Events From Page B3 course for Rappahannock County on September 19, 20 and 21 at Amissville Fire Hall ffom 5-9 p.m. For more information call Emily Roop at (540) 987-8019 or email flyingmammal@hotmail.com September 20: ;. Rappahannock - Free Clinic : Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Wednesday, September 20th at the Rappahannock Health Department. Patient registration is from 5:30 pirn to 6:30 p.m For more inforrftation call the clinic at 347-0394. September 20: Garden - Club's meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club’s September meeting will be held on September 20, at 1 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. The program will be presented by Rappahannock resident Susan Hager, on ‘Year Round Color in the Garden.” Horticulture classes are anemone, serum and hydrangea. The design classes are a Mantel Design and a Table Arrangement. All interested persons are invited to attend and enjoy the food, displays and discussions. Call Hostess Ruth Baumgardner at 675-3371 for additional information. September 21: Food distribution in county will close The Blue Ridge/USDA food distribution in Rappahannock county will close after the September 21 distribution. After a year of running this program we want to thank all our volunteers who have given so generously of their time. Those in need of food assistance can go to the Culpeper distribution. It is held on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 12, at the Provident Bible Church on Old Brandy Rd. in Culpeper. September 21: RappFLOW meeting All are welcome to come to discuss the current study being conducted by the VA Dept of Environmental Quality of “impaired streams” in Rappahannock County, including segments of the Rush and Rappahannock Rivers. Also on the agenda is RappFLOWs study of the Lower Rush sub watershed, citizen monitoring of water quality, the County’s new “Clean Streams” project, and more! Meeting is in RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryville at 6:30 p.m., formerly “Rae’s Place” next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of routes 211 and 522. For more information or to get involved, contact RappFLOW at (540) 987-8011 or Beverly Hunter at bev_hunter@ earthlink.net. September 23: “SUDS and SHEARS" Car Wash & Haircuts , sponsored by Rappahannock County Band Boosters on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RCHS. Only $5 for each service! Get your hair cut by Hair Cuttery, stylist Kim Nelson, while your car is “professionally” cleaned by an energetic crew of band members and friends. Also featured: Homemade Bake Sale items and Hot Coffee while you wait! 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, JPnathon 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 24: Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance monthly board meeting Open to the public. Fourth Sunday of each month. Next meeting will be held on Sunday, September 24, at 5 p. m. in our office located at 12018-B Lee Highway, Sperryville (behind Antique Tables Made Daily). September 24: Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance Open House Join us on Sunday, September 24, between 3 p. m. and 5 p. m. for an Open House at our new office space located at 12018-B Lee Highway, Sperryville. We will have refreshments, literature and conversation about how to protect the county through conservation easements. A check will be presented to the Farmland Protection Program as a result of the success of our second annual Rappahannock Evening View Gala fund raiser. For information call, Susann Graham, rccal @ earthlink.net or leave a message at (540) 987-9118. 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. Oct. 5, Nov. 2: Ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery Come and enjoy delicious ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery in Warrenton on Thursday October 5 and Thursday November 2 from 5-8 p. m. A percentage of sales will go toward the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club. Thank you for your support. Fellowship Assembly of God Fellowship Assembly of God was first known as the Full Gospel Tabernacle of Sperryville, Virginia. The church was officially set in order on April 20, 1932. The first pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle was Rev. William F. Dych. At the time, meetings were held in the old Sperryville Baptist Meeting House, then owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Purcell, and later used by the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-operative. In 1932, land was given by C. H. and Bessie Woodard so that a frame building could be built. Fifteen feet surrounding the church would eventually be purchased to provide a yard around the building. Rev. Ethel Harrington succeeded Reverend Dych as pastor of the church. There is no record of exactly when this happened. During the pastorate of Mrs. Harrington many improvements were made to the church building, including the purchase of the piano that is still being used today. Following Reverend Harrington, Rev. Ray Campbell, Sr., assumed the church pastorate. Reverend Campbell and his wife Georgia, arrived in 1972 to find the Sperryville Assembly of God languishing in church attendance. The Campbells rebuilt the attendance of the church and were responsible for evangelizing and teaching many of the families represented in the church today. Rev. Michael Lamm, along with his wife, Linda, accepted the pastorate of Sperryville Assembly of God after Reverend Campbell resigned in 1983. However, Reverend Campbell would return as pastor in July 1987, where he would pastor continuously until his death on September 30,1993: The one-room church soon proved to be too small for the congregation. In fact, as many as six Sunday School classes were taught in the one-room building at one time. The adult class met on the right side of the church, with the toddler and beginner classes meeting in the partitioned-off room in the right front. A drawn curtain separated the adult class from the primary, junior high and senior high classes meeting on the left side of the church. Sunday School was wellattended perhaps because there was not much of a foyer in the church to permit gathering between services. A curtain hung between the foyer and the sanctuary helped little to keep the heat in or out. Two Siegler oil-fed heaters provided the heat for the church building. Two window air conditioner units, one on each side of the sanctuary, provided the cooling. A portable toilet at the rear of the building provided the only “facilities” of the church. Church functions were generally held at the Sperryville fire hall or any other place that could accommodate the number attending. Building and breaking ground Sperryville Assembly of God Rev. Ray Campbell, Sr. and his wife, Georgia, broke ground for God. Every age group was well represented in the church, especially the children and youth. The church’s Christmas programs were always standingroom-only events! Although the OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 12 to 3 PM Deer View Lane, Sperryville, VA Immaculate Three Level Contemporary on 2.39 acres. 3BR/2BA/1 half BA. Master BRw/ 2 person whirlpool tub, sep shower. Main level has kitchen with breakfast nook, living room, family room, grand foyer w/ hardwood floors, dining room w/ hardwood floors, wrap around porch, back deck, full walkout basement, large walkin closets w/pocket doors, lots of storage space, paved driveway, many upgrades. $479,000 Call for directions. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 9, 2006 12 to 3 PM 3760 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville VA Exceptional Brick Rambler located in Scenic Rappahannock County. This property has a lot to offer. 3BR/3BA, sunroom, full finished basement, completely fenced backyard (.75acre), great mountain view, paved driveway, wood floors throughout. Sellers are motivated! Priced Below Current Appraisal. $399,990 Call for directions. Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyint.com for a preview of all listings. I 1 ®fcJ>IEDMONT Property, Inc. \#S§|S40-675-l675 • www,piedmontpropertyiiicxom ■,.? 12693 Lee Highway, P.O. Box 332 • Washington, Virginia 22747 membership entertained some opportunities to expand the church building, they never agreed to anything more than maintaining the building as it was. Reverend Campbell also believed that this was the best strategy, having himself received a vision that one day a much nicer opportunity would become available. This was a true exercise of faith being that there has been little useful land offered at reasonable prices in Rappahannock County throughout the years! Finally, in 1991 Rev. Campbell’s vision became reality when Stewart and Betty Smith offered two acres of land for sale to the church. Fellowship Assembly of God It was also in 1991 that the name of Sperryville Assembly of God was officially changed to the current name: Fellowship Assembly of God. During this same year the planning for the new church construction was started. The ground-breaking ceremony for the new church building was held in early summer, 1992. It was during the construction of the new church building that Rev. Campbell began experiencing serious health problems, including a chronic sinus infection, and several heart attacks. He had to face heart bypass surgery and the subsequent recovery before undergoing needed sinus surgery during the summer of 1993. The burden of the church work and the building project also weighed heavily upon him. After recuperating from the sinus surgery, Reverend Campbell testified that he felt better than he had in years. At the conclusion of the Wednesday night Bible study on September 29, 1993, Reverend Campbell led the congregation in singing the chorus “The Move Is On.” He encouraged the church to heed this song and to “move on” in the Lord. Tfiat night, while he peacefully slept, he indeed moved on to be with the Lord. Joel Cress assumed the position of interim pastor. At this time, the church had no carpeting, porches, parking lot, sidewalks, trim, or paint. However, a phenomenal effort by those in the church and other concerned Christians, prepared the church to the extent that the Christmas play was held in the church that year. In memory of their father, the children of Reverend Campbell donated the church steeple. Rev. Joel Cress was installed as pastor by the membership on February 8, 1994. The church dedication ceremony took place on May 1,1994. Tbday, Fellowship Assembly of God continues to faithfully adhere to a pentecostal, evangelical, Bible-based heritage, while expanding ministry to meet the specific needs of every individual. Sunday School, at 9:45 a.m., provides weekly Bible instruction for all ages. The 11 a. m. Morning Worship service provides the opportunity for all to sing, pray, and hear God’s Word. The worship team is directed by Sherri Burfield, who mixes hymns and choruses in an uplifting way. Tiffany Keys conducts a Children’s Church, and nursery is always provided. A 6 p.m. Prayer Service provides another opportunity to hear biblical preaching. This service differs from the morning service in that personal testimonies are encouraged and an extended prayer time is always provided. For the adults, a 7 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study is conducted. This study coin-i rides with the Royal Rangers and Missionettes meetings that provide children and young teens the opportunity to both develop and demonstrate their skills in areas such as Bible learning, civic duty, physical activities, and in ways that they find enjoyable. Fellowship Assembly hosts an annual Vacation Bible School for children. Youth group meetings and activities are available to the teens. The Twenty* Somethings is a unique ministry of young adults in the church. Men’s HonorBound ministry and Women’ Ministry are also active in the chinch for the adults. The church supports thirteen missionaries on a continue ing basis, as well as a number of benevolent and missionary causes. In fact, missions support has always been both a primary, emphasis and a major investment crff the church. Pastor Joel Cress, his wife Judy, and 9-year-old daughter Abigail, reside in Amissville. Pastor Cress, on behalf of the congregation of Fellowship Assembly of God, would like to extend a warm welcome to all who might be searching for a church to call home. Fellowship Assembly of God; is located at 15 Many Lane iriSperryville. Phone Pastor Cress' at (540) 987-8230. - 130 Acres consisting of 3 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 die 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 direc-.' dons. Site provides the views and privacy not readily found any more in this area. The entire site is offered at a price of $1,630,000. 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. 5© Acres with views of Blue Ridge Mtns. stretching from Chester Gap to Old Rag. Cleared 2-4 acre house site withhpproved 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, bat I sometimes they are overstated. These 2 properties may have the I best views of any properties on the market in the 3 county area. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 9,2006 & Sunday, September 10,2006 11:00AM - 4:00PM PRICE REDUCTION RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY $5,000 Toward Purchasers Closing Cost Home Warranty $2,000 Selling Agent Bonus MLS# RP6034289 SPECIAL $429,000 This beautiful colonial has a lot to offer with 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths,' wood floors and a fullly finished basement (which has 3 additional rooms and storage area). There is a 2 car attached garage and a 24 X; 24 detached garage. There is a fenced backyard with gazebo and sitting! area. This home has a beautiful pond and is set on 2.32 acres. ! From Warrenton take 211W to Amissville about 8 miles. Turn Lett onto Rt. 643 (Viewtowm Road). Go 1 tenth of a mile. Make Right onto Julianne's way. Follow to the house in the haek. Sam Snead Realty Brett Boyce, Agent 12699 Lee Highway Washington, Virginia 22747 (540) 229-2470 Cell (540) 987-9243 Office

Door Number Three (and two and one) Oh, 1 took a wrong turn, it was the right turn My turn to have me a ball Boys at the shop told me just where to stop If I wanted to play for it all I didn’t know I’d find her on daytime TV My whole world lies waiting behind door number three I chose my apparel, I wore a beer barrel And they rolled me to the very first row I held a big sign that said, ‘Kiss me I’m a baker And Monty I sure need the dough’ Then I grabbed that sucker by the throat until he called on me ‘Cause my whole world lies waiting behind door number three Jimmy Buffett & Steve Goodman Just imagine the setting. A panoramic ridge-top, some crisp mountain air, a rustic lodge with a terrific yiew of an historic (maybe) lover’s ! leap (a. k. a. Mary’s Rock), .an enthusiastic local audience, and, and, ... a vintage game show?Yes indeed, Monty Hall and his entourage are with us this . evening, so Let’s Make a Deal, shall we. Roll the cameras, sit back, and sip on your genuine mountain dew, distilled fresh only this afternoon and carried up the mountain on horseback. And speculate on what lies behind each of Monty’s doors. Just think: a new Caddy, a trip to the islands, an envelope of cash, a gorgeous girl, or sigh, if by chance, we choose poorly, perhaps just some faded historic vision. What’s to lose?Besides, after a few pulls on the jug of punch, who will care? If we are in fact, ready to deal, the dining room at Panorama, the National Park Service building at Thornton Gap, is certainly big enough to house the three curtains, the cameras, the audience, and, of course, that good old sucker himself. So, a drumroll please and now, heeeeere’s MontylAh, the thought of it all, a pure 60s extravaganza. But alas, while that vision might well have some nostalgic and commercial appeal, the impending demise of the existing stone and wood facility at the very spot where the jilted Mary might have landed (had she jumped) suggests that any dealing will have to be put on hold, at least for the time being. But not to worry, while we might lose one building at this picturesque thoroughfare, history suggests that another will someday take its place. Actually, though we think of it sans-suffix, the rustic building that now stands unused in Thornton Gap might quite appropriately be called Panorama Number 3. In the 1920s an expansive complex of rustic $nd modern (for that date) tourist accommodations and sporting amenities could be found in the Gap. These we might term Panorama Number 2. The Hawsberry Inn It had a different name, but The Hawsberry Inn, combination tavern, inn, post office, and stagecoach stop could easily have been called Panorama Number 1. George Britton built the Hawsberry in the mid-1700s. Its memory serves as homage to a series of wagon stands, inns, and private homes that accommodated travelers for two hundred years beginning in the early 1700s. Today, an overnight stay or a meal at the top of the mountain is optional. Prior to the advent of the internal combustion engine, the early facilities were there of necessity. Travel was a considerable undertaking and the ‘gap’ was about a one-day trip from New Market or Culpeper so accommodations and food were a must. So were corrals, blacksmiths, hay, water, and all the other servicing needs for horses - walking through Memphis may have been an option, but doing so over the Blue Ridge was not. The most extensive of the long line of establishments in Thornton Gap was Panorama #2. #2, which appeared in the 1920s, occupied over three hundred acres of the gap at the foot of Mary’s Rock. Quite ‘state of the art’ for its time the resort attracted summer-long visitors from New York and elsewhere. At its peak, the resort provided accommodations for 75 guests and dining facilities for over 200. Bears drinking bottled milk at Panorama Owners included R. L. Cheatham and A. M. Priest of Washington, Virginia. The main building was not far from where the entrance station now sits. The attractive stone structure had several guest rooms, a dining facility and a service station. This structure eventually came to be known as The Tearoom after an addition with this function was added on the western side of the building. A rustic lodge and cabins were located about a mile to the northeast. Tennis courts, a miniature golf course, a bathhouse (for which beach one might ask - a little rocky and the water is cold, but what a view!) and stables. #2 also offered some exotic attractions as well. Perhaps the most notable were a collection of black bears that performed for visitors, SVi 170 High HiLl Lane, Washington, VA Outstanding views from every angle of this luxurious private retreat at Massies Corner. Lovely combination of woods, fields, streams and old stone walls surround this 3 BD, 3 BA home on three levels. Large rooms with luxury appointments. Expansive decks, balconies, and gardens around the pool offer the perfect outdoor entertaining spaces. $1,230,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 m Glen Gordon, Huntly, VA 45 acres of spectacular Blue Ridge views. Historic 7,(XX) sq, tt. manor house, stables, guest house, tenant house, pool. High ceilings, oak paneled hunt room, 5 bedrooms, 7 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. $2.90(n is in. Alan Zuschlag Ruth Ripley 540-937-6124 540-687-6395 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier Fount\ on the Rappahannock River. lovely views, manicured lawns, pool, koi pond, and historic stone guest cottage. tour bedroom main house with two master suites, jacu//i and cathedral ceilings. 5 stall barn with foaling room, run in sheds, board fenced paddocks. SI ,8l)9,()00. Ainv Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Commercial, Sperryville, VA Rare residential and commercial opportunity in Sperryville. Cozy 3 bedroom 2 [rath cottage on 16+ acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. Old stone walls, mountain views, stream, and gorgeous frontage on the Thornton River. Commercial buildings on Lee Highway include large retail/office space and a separate commercial kitchen. Potential division in two lots. $695,(XX). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 vaBaBaaMIUK Tanglewood, Ft. Royal, VA Gorgeous 4 BD, 4 BA historic home with large 2 BD guest house on 2.5 acres overlooking the town, Exquisite restoration ot period details and many upgrades. Ideal for larger family, corporate retreat or Bed & Breakfast use. S1,549,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little l-ong Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel ot hardwood forest and rolling hills. Old stone wall along L.ittle Long Mountain Road.With some slight clearing, outstanding views can he had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. $475,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Stone Rambler, Slate Mills, VA Spacious and well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler. Lovely 2 acre lot with mature trees and beautiful mountain views. Hardwood floors, new windows, stone foundation, and great family room with stone fireplace, built-in bookcases, and private deck off dining room. $399,000. Amy Sloane Timbers &> « A •">> +■»» ysw*>! itmasm 540-987-8668 Commercial, Woodville, VA 1.7 acre lot zoned village commercial. Great potential for residential or business use, or both. Mountain views, two small shops, hay field, small historic cementery, and excellent road frontage $199,990. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Major’s Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of wav near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperryville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Hxtremelv private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $323,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink. net including some cubs that drank milk from baby bottles within sight (and reach) of vacationing matrons. Try that today and watch for calls from rangers and for the sheriff. When the Shenandoah National Park was established, there was a debate about whether Skyland or Panorama would be the ‘high-end’ tourist facility on Skyline Drive. How this was resolved is a dramatic example of what it sometimes means to be on the losing side of history’s flow. The owners of Panorama #2 had been opposed to creation of the National Park while George Pollock, owner of Skyland, had been a staunch advocate of the Park. After the deals went down, guess whose facility came out on top: In perhaps the telling incident that determined their fate, J. Allen Williams of Luray, Cheatham, and Priest had objected to the price offered by the government for their resort and filed suit for higher compensation. Arno Cammerer, head of the National Park Service said that the owners were ‘nice fellows’ but took note of their ‘obstruction’ and never forgave them. Ah the great myth of blind justice, and all - blown away in the cool mountain air. With advent of the Park, the rustic hotel and cabins at #2 were abandoned almost immediately. Initially the plan was to close the Tearoom as well. However, no plans had been made for tourist facilities. The Tearoom sat at a strategic intersection and was a going concern that filled this need so it was somewhat grudgingly allowed to continue operation under the original owners, Williams and Cheatham. The latter were bumped in 1937 when concession rights to all Shenandoah NP facilities were awarded to the Virginia Sky-Line Company of Richmond. VA Skyline continued to operate the Tea Room until the Park Service razed the structure in 1958 to make way for the present cloverleaf intersection. Enter #3. Constructed in the 1960s in conjunction with the new Thornton Gap entrance station, Panorama number 3 had a gift shop and a restaurant that served meals similar to those at Skyland. There were periodic special dinner buffets offering king crab legs and other treats. As many still remember, it was a place to take out-of-town visitors who only had time for a brief taste of Rappahannock’s mountain riches. The building is of NPS-rustic design, but it had its charm, and before the trees grew too high, a splendid view of the Luray valley. Whether #3 has fallen victim to poor design, shrinking budgets, or decreasing visitation, or a combination of all three is debatable. However it seems likely that, at some yet to be determined future time, Panorama #4 will take its place. Will it be massive, will it be small, and will it appear any time soon?Who knows?As Doris Day might sing, Que, Sera Sera! Now, if Monty and his Dealmakers were here, we could peek behind the curtains and get a sneak preview. If the building goes beforehand, maybe we could entice the company to set up their show in the parking lot. Then, provided some Mary #X didn’t crash the show; perhaps we could make a deal and read the tealeaves. One possibility, bears swigging from bottles behind door number 3, perhaps outside of a Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome. ‘Twould be a nice touch, don’t ya think?

Thank God for good neighbors You know it’s so nice and well heartwarming to have someone offer help or lend a hand just for no other reason than to be a good neighbor and friend. Someone who goes out of their way to maybe offer to take your trash when they’re going to the landfill or maybe offers you some produce from their garden. Maybe they come over and just • ask how you’re doing or lend a : hand when they see you’re having trouble with something. I hope you all have such a neighbor because I sure have a wonderful neighbor who does all of the above and then some. His name is John Grigsby and I count myself lucky to be so blessed to live next door to him and his family. John’s always been a great guy but it dawned on me last night just how fortunate I was and what a good man he is. Take last night for instance, John comes over and asks if I’d like to have two rows of corn from his garden that never really matured all the way to feed to our animals. I said sure that I’d get ready and be right over. Folks by the time I got there he had cut down almost all of the corn and as I was parking the truck he was loading it up. By the time I left, I had some vegetables, a recipe for chili, and a “near bear” experience not to mention a much higher appreciation for John. He even tried to send me home with a new dog but I had to say no to something. You could also take the time my sister next door had her little dog break loose and disappear. She and my nephew searched all over but could not find that dog. Well as it turns out John had heard a whimpering in the woods behind his house and when he went to investigate he found my sister’s lost dog all tangled up in the brush. Now he could’ve done several things at that point. John could have left the dog and gone on his way. He could have turned it loose and not said any thing. But that just isn’t John. John untied the dog and returned it to my sister and my nephew had his dog back even though that little thing sure is funny looking. I swear it just has to have some otter in it somehow. Anyway like I said I feel very blessed to live next door to John and his family and I hope to continue to for many years to come. Donation in the works Speaking of good neighbors we have several but a certain couple up the road stands out. Jason and Kelly Strobel have been as warm and friendly and helpful as they could be. My wife especially has taken to Kelly; the common joke these days is that Jason and I are going to go in half on one of those walkie talkie sets where the radios have a 5 mile range just to free up our phone lines. You know what, that still doesn’t sound like such a bad idea! Anyway they have not been just good to me and my family but to others as well and even their children have a giving heart. Their daughter Kelsie recently had eleven inches of her hair cut off and plans to donate it to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a foundation that makes wigs for those under going cancer treatment. We are all very proud of you Kelsie and oroud to know your parents who have raised a child with such a caring heart. Birthdays and anniversaries Happy birthday wishes are in order for J.C. Rudacille on September 4th and a Happy Belated Birthday to Darren Williams on August 29th! Congratulations to Fred and Liz McDowell who celebrated 12 years of marriage on September 3rd and belated wishes to Thomas and Carolyn Leake who celebrated 47 years on August 22nd and to Bill Chester GapChris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com and Gloria Campbell who celebrated 31 years on August 29th. Final thoughts So there you go folks, if you have a wonderful neighbor try to be sure you say thanks and try to be a good neighbor in return too whenever you get the chance. If you are a good neighbor whether you’re one of mine or not Thank You for all that you do to make not only Chester Gap but this world as a whole a better place to live. Folks like John and his .wife Jeanie and Jason and his wife Kelly are what make living on this mountain such a wonderful blessing. Oh there are plenty of good neighbors all over this mountain and some who aren’t but they serve to make those who are stand out that much more I suppose. Anyway, God bless you all! Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck<§> timespapers.com The community lost a dear friend Our community is deeply saddened by the death of Roberta Jenkins of Washington who passed away on September 1 in Houston, Ibxas. Our sympathy is extended to her husband, Charles, son Jeffrey Charles, daughter, Frances Estelle Norman and the entire family. We will miss Roberta, her smile and most of all the friendship and love she demonstrated to all she came in contact with. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Birthday wishes go out to a special young lady, Joy Virginia Alther, of Washington. She will celebrate her day , on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Happy Birthday Joy! A belated birthday wish goes out to Washington’s mayor, Eugene Leggett, who turned 81 on August 28. If you have a long forgotten quilting project you would like to restart, need some large tables to complete work on a . current project, or 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 the Rappahannock Quilt Club on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Washington Fire Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. They are a very informal group. For more information call Mary Collins at 987-9030. Remembering 9/11 Let’s not forget the innocent victims and the brave heroes that died attempting to save them. We will never forget the survivors, the children, the devastated families and the grieving friends they left behind. And we will never forget the victims who came from more than 80 countries, and many races and religions. But for those of us who lived through these events, the only marker we’ll ever need is the tick of a clock at the 46th minute of the eighth hour of the 11th day. We will remember where we were and how we felt. We will remember the dead and what we owe them. We will remember what we lost and what we found. And ih our time, we will honor the memory of the 11th day by doing our duty as citizens of this great country, freedom’s home and freedoms defender. Let’s take time out from our busy schedule on September 11 to remember those who lost their lives through this tragedy. 13 Community Newspapers Serving600,000Readers in Northern Virginia & The Greater Piedmont (Times j^^imiminity Newspapersjj NORTNINN VIRGINIA Gall 540.675.3338 with your news tips. Country Living in Rappahannock County Ou) SrERKYviuji Bookshop, c. 1900 Zoned Village Commercial, this Updated old church has 1.800 square feet, 40 ft ceilings, arched windows and beautiful woodwork. $395,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Walnut Branch - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 bdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace. 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rap- > pahannock River. $849,000 Contact Peter Wiley wm&«wvmn* > ■***■*& ■ L(K'H Haven - Beautifully appointed 7700 sq. ft 4 bdr, brick I tome, on 40 acres on Mountain Run lake. Great seasonal views from the expansive rear decks. 5 mi. from Culpeper. $Z375,000 Contac t Peter Wiley SOUTH Poes Road - Beautiful private wooded lot with building site on a high knoll overiooking a large pond. Perfect for horses, hunting, and outdoor recreation. $499,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Hickerson Mountain Retreat - in beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplexe on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $379,000 Contact C.heri Woodard m F.T. VaUJCY RoAD - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s most scenic roads. 10+/-acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $359,000 Contact Martin Woodard HAZEL River Farm - Outstanding 85+/- acre horse ('arm in the Kl' Valiev. Spectacular setting with long river frontage. lYivate three bdr. contemporary home with gounnet kitchen. $2,550,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley The XllllJiR House C. 1842 - Victorian house on 17.4 acres. I he main house has 3 BDR and 2 full BA and guest house has 1 BDR and a fireplace. 4 stall ham and outstanding views. $795,000 Contact Thome Auchter ■rtnirtfcr-iRlXKElKtE - HcaulilulK remodeled contcmpoiiirv home on 12+/- acres with sweeping views ol ihe Blue Ridge. 3 BDR, 3 BTH, screened porch. stone fireplace. More land available. $579,000 Contact Chert Wiodard Hi m Row - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of hiuquier ( ounty, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse fami. I'lie land is mostly open with great mountain \ iews and a sining stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wiley HlDDES GlJi\ - Remarkable 53.5 acre parcel with a eomenient location, 15 minutes to Wanvnton. Mag mlieent elevated building site, large v><» dlnrvd pond and reads for building. $495,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Managing Broker Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080

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Spectacular ONE OF KIND custom home n Raspberry Falls Golf, Hunt and Pool Community. Designed by the owners with style, comfort and elegance Don't Miss This One! Main Fir Master Suite, 4 BR, 3.5BA, Hardwood Firs. Main Lvl Lg. Custom Bmtt-lns In Master Closet, Formal DR W/Custom Built-In Buffet, Bukins In Great Room, Custom Kitchen, SS Appts, 2 Laundry Rms. Man & Upper, 3 Car Garage. 3rd W/Car Lift Making Auto Capacity Of 4, Lg. Bsmt. W/Endtess Potential, R-l Fii 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 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 Rentals - Apartments 1BR ♦ Den, fpl, jacuzzi tub, pool, W/D, assigned prkg. Avail 10/1. $1100/mo + sec dep 571-238-6793 1BR, kitch/dining/living area, BA, W/D. Ground floor, pvt home, sep entr. Utilincl. Flint Hill, Rappahannock County. $750/mo. Deposit/refs req'd. 540-631-4170 540-675-3508 Iv msg MIDDLEBURG AREA: 2 bedroom, great room, kitchen, bath, storage room. $1150/mo utils incl. N/S. 540-687-6610, 540-295-0644. Real Estate for Sale 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, __ C=J Call Jean Jones @ 703-963-7834 LU c Real Estate for Sale J Residential Buidling Lots Goldvein-9+ Acres building lot $229K Hume-5+ Acres, mountain views $350K Jetfersonton-5 Acres $294K, Jeffersonton-10 Acres $395K, Jetfersonton-20 Acs, Estate Parcels $500K Rixeyville-30 Acres, riverfront, S595K Rixeyville-70 Acres, riverfront, $1.4M Rixeyville-44 Acres, riverfront, $881,600 Sumerduck-24+ Acres $399,900 Olafsen Realty 169 Broadview Ave. (540)347-1505 www.olafsen.com C Real Estate for Sale J $489,900 6638 Clarkes Meadow Drive, Bealeton. VA 22712 Beautiful 4 BR 2 5 BA Colonial w/jetted Jacuzzi. gas FP, built in speakers I in LR. sun room and I Bealeton .Master BR. All rooms pre wired for tans. I1W floor entrance. Part I > finished basement. Backs it) trees Owner ottering SI OK in closing: cost. Directions: 20 S t*» L on 17. L on Clarkes RJ. I on Clarkes Meadow to hf»38. Call Jean Jones 703-963-78^4 1101 Open Houses OPEN HOUSES Exeter 903 Catoctin Cr. 4BR. 2.5 BA Largest Model 911 Catoctin Cr. 3BR, 3.5 BA Shows like a model Both have walk-out basements Open Thurs. 6-8 Saturday 1-4 703-303-5903 Slone Associates Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 A 3BR Foreclosure. Only $24,900 Stop Renting! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext 1278. Amissville: Lake front cottage available Sept 1st. Huge deck off bedrooms and FR overlooking the water! Sliding glass doors from Great Room open to lake and garden. Access to 2 lakes & Rappahannock River . 2 BR/1 BA, heat pump/cac. 15 miles from Warrenton & to Rt 66 at Marshall. Pets case by case. $1,100/mo. Owner agent 540-675-3991 or s h e r r y @ sherry snyder. com. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 LEESBURG/ARCOLA: Horse Farmlette. Modern 2BR, 1B, skylts, CAC. Country home. Avail: stable, tack rm for horses. $1250/mo + 1 mos sec. Call Paul 540-454-7270 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 I lease. 703-307-5774. . —'N Business Services V:___/ FAMILY MAN HANDYMAN 540-222-7292 Carpentry, Decks, Basements, Doors, Elec/PIumbing, Nfllse. Any size Job, Big or small! Cali Jeff Antiques & Collectibles 1920 s Carriage All tree s for horses ineluded. Garaged for 50 years. SL'.dOO.OO. Beautiful yard ornament. Call: • 304 728-0391 (022 R8ntal*— 1 Houses I LINDEN Available Sept 1, 3 bed,2 bath like new home on 11 acres in LINDEN Virginia. Convenient to I66 and to Rte 50.$1495 month. 1 year lease. Call David 540-222-2625. MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. 540-635-0400 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 Loudoun Co: New renovation, 4BR, LR. DR. new kit.. 2.5 BA, CAC 2 5 ac. farmhouse in hist Taylorstown. Pets ok $2.000/mo + utils. Call Suzanne 202-789-2382 LOVETTSVILL.E Area Top floor brick ranch. 3BR. 2BA. fpl, all appls $1400/mo. Call 540-882-3686 Aiddleburg: 2BR, 1.5BA, eat-in kit house, w/fncd yd. $1500/mo. Call Page 9-5, 540-687-6590 022 Rentals Houses Rappahannock Co. •2Br, 2BA, custom home, Flint Hill, $1200/mo • Sperry ville , private country 3lvl home, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmt, stone FP, screened porch, hot tub, 2 car garg. Joins Shen Nat l Park. $1500/mo • 1BR, 1 BA, 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 Rappahannock County, Flint Hill, 2 story house, 2BR, LR, DR, Kitch, BA, W/D, deck, $850/ mo. Refs/dep req.cf (540)631-4170 (540)675-3508 Iv msg Rent or rent to pwrj, $1100 mo. Woodland Park Drive. Luray, VA. 3BR, 2BA, 2 ads. (540)439-9899 - SUMMIT POINT. Jefferson County, WV Lrg single Fam home w/gar on 3V? acres. Built in 2000. 4BRg, 3’/2B, all appl s, CAQ, oak & tile firs, covered front porch, lrg deck off back, well & septic, barn & pasture avail for add I rent. Sec dep., credit appl. $2500/mo. Call 540-955-1384. . Pets M, v FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com lor a complete up to date listing Announcements r LAID-OFF RECENTLY? Mrtl's Duses jucwiq csmoany. acw» Nataas Eusnss s jfDwng and we * hung > Lxaenercs rewarded amnot ■squrecl • Company-pwMdK) COL tranma tar ouaweo carxWaes • S34.500-S57,500 idepetvtnq x expeneo* • "rCE!.f: ftaxStS br eMMne'iced yvXi . • »}'-on Dorus may aflpfv Apply Online 0 schneklenobs.com :ar-*044-PSCt

022 *•"*•*• * Houses Vintage Stone house on quiet farm centrally located b/t 1-66 & Middleburg in The Plains, VA. Newly renovated; 5BR, 3 full BA. LR, DR, Butler's pantry, 2 frplcs. Ig country Kitch w/ 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 -t-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 Rentals — Farm _y 6 acs. featuring 5 stall bam. tack rm, hay stge, elect & water. . Carolyn 540-923-4263, email: Carolyn stewart@earthlink.net f 034 Leesburg: Furn room w/ shared BA & Kit., laundry access in nice fam' ily home. N/S. $500/ mo. 540-718-9279. House to share, Jeffersonton, 2BRs for rent $500 each, inclds utils. (540)937-7276 077 9 Townhouses v J 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. 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 BY OWNER 540-347-5555, assigned parking & utilities included. 30 Ashby St. Warremon Sic 102-103. $850/ mo: Suite 100. $500/ me?. In Town Office Storage Unit 16. 100 sq ft. S75; Unit 30. 200 sq ft. SI 25: .Unit 33. 170 sq ft, SOD Fauquier Why commute? Set your office up in quaint, downtown Remington. New businesses and remodeling ongoing. Ground floor location. Plenty of parking. $ 1000/mo. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 \ aqe Vacation — .9 Sales V» J Bethany Beach Bear Trap Community Open and bright 3BR 2BA condo Immaculately maintained Screened in porch overlooks peaceful view of pond 1500 sq tt. All Bear Trap ammenities include 3 pools, tennis, gym. beach shuttle 5 3 6 4,900. Call 301-774-4025. Lake Anna, V A Freshwater Estates Wooded lot at 3.439 acs. Pnv. side. Boat slip Great for vacation home $115,000. 301 834-7508 fi22 Sales - I 1 Houses V J Charming 4BR, 2.5BA home on 1/4 ac in Ashburn on quiet cul-desac. Int/ext compl repainted! Retin hdwds & new ndwds 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 Dsmt. i ? ic Beautiful views $325k *03,819-1211 r TZ 4 99 SaW* “*■ Houses ’ v y Foreclosure. 4BR. $15,000! Must Sell! For listings call 800-749-8168 ext R528. 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 Shen Farms, Frt RylNew Home-under const. Split foyer, 1 +ac, 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D. FP. 540-408-3796. 255K. /133 V_ \ Sales ■— Lots & Acreage _ 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 land available for long term lease. Best buy in the County! Perc approved. $265,000. Call Sherry at Re/Max Regency 540-675-4901 Beautiful 1 Acre Homesites with gorgeous vistas & mature trees. One of a kind in Ashburn, VA. Contact: Jeremy Aldridge 703-885-7123 Near Warrenton 17.5 private wooded acres w/state road frontage and creek on property. May be divided to 2 lots, $499,900. Emily Henry, Long & Foster, 540-341-3528 or 800-523-8846. Picturesque .36 acre lot in Strasburg VA. Grt View, loc close to town. City water & sewer. $82,999 540-341-7323 Rappahannock Castleton-50 + Wooded acres, beaut hardwoods, springs/ stream on property, private & protected $652,000 Emily Henry 540-341-3528 Long & Foster Rappahannock Washington - Rare find 131.5 acres in 5 parcels sold together. Mountaintop homesite with Views in all direc-. tions $1,650,000Washington - 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 Sportsman s Paradise Augusta Co. VA. 123 acs. surrounded by National Forest Deerfield Valley area. Road frntg. Internal rds. 4 whler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. 2K ft frntg on Calfpasture River. Priced to sell for under $5K/ac. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555. Mel\in Sweeney 540-294-8390. Remax Ads antage r 135 Sales — Real Estate 100% Easy Financing Fixer Uppers, 1st time buyers & New homes $1000 / down. 1703:881-0898 www WalkerMUS.com I BUY HOUSES-cash' Stop foreclosures'' double payments No commissions fees (888:886 9091 Lv msg ( 196 V_ ■\ Business Opportunities _____ DO YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL?Own an internet based business & travel like the pros One time $399 95 start up fee www punchmytichet com 703 880 4924 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524. ALL OAK SEASONED nardwood. Delivered $150/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524 100% Solid Wood Cherry Sleigh Bed Set. New in boxes. List $3000, Sell $1,195. Can deliver. 703-378-8866. 17" Thick Extra Plush Queen Pillowtop matt/ box set. New in plastic w/warr. Val $1,200 - Sell $475! Can dlvr 703-378-8866. 6 pc Cherry Bedroom Set/ New in boxes. Value $1,100, sell $585. Can del. 703-263-7888. Full Size matt/box set. Brand new in plastic. $135. 703-263-7888. King Pillowtop Matt/ Box set. $250. 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 $1,100 sell $495. 703-263-7888. Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set new in plastic with warranty $150. Can deliver. 703-263-7888. (932 6arage/ ^ Yard Sales l J 5 family yd sale, 9/9, 9a-5p, 11738 Lee Hwy, 1 mile W. Sperryville. Cancel if rain. ■ Wanted: fleamarkct dealers 9/I6- FREE rent! WWW. foxdenantiques.com (540)347-1162 — Me Hay, St! & Feed V Hay horse quality, sq. bales, Delivered & stacked. (540) 937-5160 / : \ 240 Hone* V _ MIDDLEBURG barn, Full care, 2 arenas. Indoor & Ooutdoor. Miles of Ride out. Hact to fixtures. Roomy stalls. $650/mo. Call: 540-454-2938 Mg Lawn/Garden Equipment j V _ J John Deere STX30, rid ing mower, 9hp, Krohler engine. 30 inch cut, runs good $600 540-439-9837 256 Miscellaneous For Sale Chipper Brush Bandit. 200XP, 15in disk, rebuilt, good cond, $14K, call for details. (540)439-2713 Handicap Scooter, Rascal Model 305, electric 4 whl EC. incl internal battery charger & front/ rear baskets. Approx 20mi per charge, electric trunk lift avail, new cost over $4100, asking $ 1 200/obo (540)937-2425 HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6. fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7500, sell $3500 571-237-5015 Montana Brand Wall Tent. Virtually new, 12x14, frame, wood stove & access Cost $ 1.5 k sale $lk. (928)600-3113. POOL TABLE- 8 ft solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate. MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495. 571-237-5015. Star Trek Pinball Machine: Excel cond $2000 Can you get to the Final Frontier? (703)631-9280 /-N 273 Pets V J Lab pups, AKC/OFA, yellow, M/F, raised w/ kids. Champ field trial/ hunt line. Wormed, 1st shots. (540)825-4688 294 Giveaways V_ 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 TFi. 703408-4526' 571 233 9687. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more Call 703 771 3975 FREE: Pad tor wood burning stove 49x54 in. covered with quarry tile You haul Pease call 1540)752-1914 NOTICES M WftSfc Vi ' iA"’ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 06-08-01 William Richard and Ester Mae Settle dba Settle's Cars and Trucks LLC, by Richard L. Settle-Agent, desire a Special Exception permit for an expansion of a non-conforming use on their property located at 14723 Lee Highway, Amissville (Tax Map 32, Parcels 89 and 90, zoned RR", Jackson District). The applicants wish to expand the vehicle lot and not the building. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36H of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 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 subject 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 Rappahannock 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: Is/ Michael T. Brown Michael T. Brown, Esquire Baumgardner and Brown. PLC Counsel for Plaintiff 211A Main Street P.0 Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone: 540-675-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 43879 CALL FAUQUIER TIMES-DEMOCRAT TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 540-347-4222 V. Full Time CJUptOjIINMI.I i:-y \ —■i-l—' ■mmM 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. Kndwledge 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/holidays, health insurance, transportation provided. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (540)349-8500 E.O.E. NURSE, PSYCHIATRIC Mental Health/Retardation Part-Time position, Leesburg, VA. Applicant must have strong clinical, team and community approach to mental health services. Responsibilities include medication services, psychotherapy and service management with adults and families affected by serious mental illness. Hours include one evening per week. Requires Bachelor's degree in related nursing field, licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia and three years related mental health experience. Must have or be eligible for professional psychiatric nurse and mental health certification. Employment is contingent upon criminal background check, TB test, and driving record check and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence. (Closes: 09/15/2006 07-073 additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov 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.TinieHCommMnity.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: or fax to 703-435^9754 Turn Up the Heat on Tour Career! IL fe. « NORTHERN VIRGINIA WE ARE GROWING! We have immedate openings lor hard working, customer focused individuals at our Warrenton. 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Position open until filled. For more information call: Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (540) 825-8591. Application available on web site: www.culpeper.vaswcd.org Fax: (540) 825-8637 or email: joann.neal@va.nacdnet.net accepted. Must include cover letter of intent and resume. 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. 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Qualifications: • Strong organizational skills and administrative talents. • Able to multi-task. • Pleasant telephone manner. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Must have computer experience. • You must be highly motivated, and be able to work independently. • Must be prompt and dependable. Times Community Newspapers Offers: • Health and Dental Insurance • 401K - Retirement Savings Plan • Short and Long Term Disability • Group Term Life Insurance • Social Security/Medicare • Personal Leave Bank • Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!) • Wide ranging job training programs • Career Growth Development Programs • Complimentary Classified Advertising • Credit Union Equal Opportunity Employer If interested, please email your resume to HumanResource®timespapers.com or fax to (703) 435-9754, Attn: Jaicin Lowe, Human Resources. northern Virginia blooms tod ay We are growing again! Blooms Today, a locally owned and operated national floral company located in Haymarket, VA, is seeking enthusiastic men and women to join our expanding team. We are currently looking for talented individuals to work in our Customer Care, Floral Fulfillment, and Inside Sales Departments. If you are comfortable handling a high volume of incoming calls, have accurate data entry skills and a clear phone voice we want to hear from you! We are looking for candidates with strong customer service skills for full-time opportunities in our Customer Service and Floral Fulfillment Departments. For our Inside Sales organization, the ideal candidate will have one to tvyo years of phone sales experience in addition to excellent customer service skills. Both part-time and fulltime opportunities are available for Inside Sales Reps. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone that thrives on daily interaction with customers via phone. 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GED °r equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: http://tsacareers.recniitsoft.com I-*00-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEER The Department of General Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill this engineer position within the Public Works Division. Successful candidate will plan, organize & manage Complex public works sewer and water programs, identify proposed communal systems; ensure proposed systems meet LCSA Service criteria; work with the Health department and other County agencies to identify failing water and sewer systems; work with County Administration to determine preferred courses of action; and prepare and deliver presentations to the Public Safety Committee and Board of Supervisors. This position will also assist LCSA and others in developing pre-design programs; develop short and long term emergency public works utility recovery plans; and develop plans for adequate utility personnel coverage during extended emergencies. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and at least 3 yrs of directly related experience; prefer some (6 mosj experience in Emergency management activities. Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer Certification desirable. Some supervisory experience preferred. Valid driver's license. Must be available beyond normal work de,y as required to attend occasional evening meetings with citizens, Board of Supervisors, etc. Must be available when required to respond to County emergencies. Must be able to inspect existing facilities and active construction projects. DMV record check is required. ; (Hiring Range: $47,196 - $80,234/yr) Closes: 09/15/2006 . 07-067 additional Information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.aov 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 northern Virginia RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #403-11-35 FT positions for a new residential group home (with an anticipated opening of October 2006) that will provide 24 hour residential services to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recovery-focused community program emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or 4 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #344-11-40 FT positions to provide support to adults with mental illness and uicntal retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment settings. Knowledge ol community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. BS degree or 4 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr CLINIC OPERATIONS SPECIALIST #25-11-33 FT position in Fauquier providing clerical support to program. Perlorms receptionist functions. Prioritize multiple tasks and handle confidential data. Knowledge of Word Perfect 5.1. Includes evening hours. HS diploma And one year exp. in the secretarial field. $20,970.80 per/yr. PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB PROVIDER #408-11-34 FT in Culpeper to coordinate a unit within the clubhouse program. Provide training and educational opportunities tor mental health consumers, including job-readiness, independent living skills and community integration. This position will provide additional evening and weekend program opportunities tor consumers. Combination of education and experience to meet Virginia’s requirements for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. $27,567.49 p/yr. APPLY WITH RRCSB/AAA APPLICATION BY 8:30am, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, to HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEO/AA > Kjennings@rrcsb.org fe Full Time Employment Full TUne Employment; 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: sstoogenke9timespapers.com Deadline: August 19. EOE Northern viroinia Adventure? „ : As the radon's first & largest, competitive provider of bun, died cable TV. phone and high-speed Internet services. RCN ■|fc is proud to offer its employees a great team atmosphere, exceptional rewards and limitless growth potential. Come : explore an exciting opportunity at the Herndon, VA location. Customer Service and Technical Support Agent Assists customers in interpreting account statements, resolves billing issues, and responds to customer inquiries regarding RCN’s products and services. Ideal candidates win possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a professional and pleasant telephone manner, and the ability to maintain composure and tact during stressful situations. Must be reSabie and customer-focused with solid knowledge of computers, online tools, and basic math skills RCN is proud to offer an excellent compensation package induing competitive salary, incentive and bonus, an excellent benefits proyam and real career growth opportunity. Please apply online at: tNwtM.rcn.com/applicatlan, recruiter coda: RCNM. No resumes accepted. For more information, call 1-866-4-RCN-JOB. Connect to something more.'* www.rcn.com Sales Real Estate Manager Fulltime 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.HmesConununity.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: HumanResourceQtimespapers.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 BBBI northern viroinia Editorial Reporter Full-time Berryville, Warrantor!, and Culpeper, VA Photographer FulFtime 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.TunesComfflunify.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@timespapers. com, or fax to 703-435-9754 {Time* Northern Virginia 545 Full Tkn* if! tmpioymem 545 FuH Time Employment A Laborers for drainage landscaping co. Exp helpful, benefits. Must have valid driver's license. Call (540)439-0644. Telephone Tech Positions avail for Install and Service. Corndial. Toshiba and Nortel certs a plus. Fax resume w/ certifications to 703-369-7701 or email: cmo@falconcom.net. Great benefits, good hours, bonus program. 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 Administrative Assistant Contractor in Marshall seeks team plyer with ability to multi-task, meet deadlines. Schedule inspections, permits, work with National Builders and AR functions. Full time position with benefits. Email resume: kellypelczer@fwborden.com or Fax 540-364-2822 RECEPTIONIST FT. We have a great company, facility, products, pay plan and all major benefits including 401K. apply in person to: Rick Hunt Ford Dodge 6443 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA or call for appointment: (540)347-1234 All inquiries held in strictest confidence 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 FARM & HOME CENTER 12645 Lee Highway, Washington, VA Lead Carpenter Share Our Vision Dynamic, fast-growing residential remodeling company, highly recognized in its field seeks Lead Carpenter to work and manage all aspects of the home remodeling. Work with subcontractors and project managers to ansure project meets quality standards and required timeline. Applicants must have 5 years experience in on-site management and the ability to read blue prints, a proven track record and references. Jobs are located in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Nash Construction offers top pay, benefits, and training. Call for an interview or more information 540.364.6224 Fax: 540.364-2658 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.TunesCommunity.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@timespapers.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 northern Virginia Accounting Account Collection Representative, Full-time Herndon, Virginia 2 years (Minimum collection experience For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesComnninity.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, HumanRe9ource@timcspape rs.com, email to: or fax to 703-435 9754 iHirxji.iini.'jiT.njQi Northern Virginia r HOUSEKEEPER Large private estate in Middleburg area seeks full-time experienced housekeeper. Minimum 5 years general cleaning, laundry/ironing; meal prep and service a plus. This position is best suited to someone seeking a long-term position, who is efficient, reliable and flexible, with legal work status. Friendly staff, excellent benefits and salary. Fax cover letter with work experience and references to: 540-592-3590 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 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 TASTING ROOM PERSON for local winery in Hme. cheerful, energetic person to pour & inform customers about our wines. Hrs, lla-5:30p. Sat, Sun & some holidays. Must be at least 18 yrs. No exp. req'd. People skills a must. For more information, Please contract the winery at: 540-364-1203 or email: john@stillhousevineyards.com BARN HELP Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center Seeking full time employment for barnhelp in Remington, VA. Starting at $8. Must be experienced with horses and capable of working weekends. Valid VA license req'd. Please call (540)399-1800 or email a resume to kellysfordequest@aol.com 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. Benefit Program Specialist Family Services Duties include interviewing applicants and determining eligibility for public assistance programs-, assisting with training subordinates and monitoring work for accuracy and timeliness. Requires ability to understand and apply program policies. Must possess good interpersonal and telephone skills. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills are needed for this position. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, with courses in Social Work or related field and two years related experience, preferably in public assistance program administration. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. (Hiring Range: $36,404 - $49,145/yr) Closes: 09/15/2006 07-*H additional information and required application contact web site: www. loqdOMn.gov Times Community Newspapers, For all of your Employment needs. Employment Full Time ELECTRICIANS w/min 5 yrs exp & exp d helpers wanted. Excl oppty. Steady commercial work. Call 800-640-1005 ext 215 Auto Parts FT/PT Positions 15. Northern VA loca-. tions, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 COUNTER SALES Barn Help Wanted PT/FT, Muck, feed & turnout, must be' reliable, call (540)364-3099 Carpenters - /Door & Hardware?*Installers Commercial doof company in Lees- - burg looking for ca- ’ pable craftsmen. ' Will train hard-'. working people with*. good basic skills, full time, good pay," full benefits. Call Aaron at 703-669-2900 'WUHHUV'VVim CLAIRE S AT THE DEPOT seeking evening * FOH Manager w/ . fine dining exper-r'i ience. Fax resume to: - 540-341-0302 or call: 540-351-1616 Construction HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers Backhoes Loaders Dump Trucks Graders ScrapersExcavators - National Certification - Financial Assistance - Job Placement Assistance 877-409-6851 Associated Training Services 9432 James Madison Hwy Rapidan, VA 22733 Certified to Operate in VA by SCHEV wwwequipment operator.com CONSTRUCTION now accepting applications for •Carpenters •Plumber's & •Electrician s Helpers •General Maintenance Call: (540)675-1510 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: * CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 11pm - 7am shift and PRN ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT All shifts. PRN and WEEKEND PROGRAM * 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@faucjuierhospital.org AmeriGas, America's Propane Company, has immediate openings tor 2 class 1 service techs at the following location in Warrenton. VA store. Serving PW Fauquier & Fairfax County Must have 2 yr exp in troubleshooting and repair of heating systems Gas & HVAC experience preferred. We offer • Flexible Schedules • Paid Vacation ^.Holidays • Competitive Wages • Propane Discount • Medical/Dental Benefits • Advancement Opportunities • 401 (k) W/Company Match • Tuition Reimbursement Requirements include a valid CDL with HAZMAT, airbrake and tanker endorsements, a great driving record and satisfactory compilation of a DOT physical druo test and background check. y It interested, please contact AmeriGas, 8356 Meetze Rd. Warrenton VA 30iR7 Phone. 540-347-2055 Fax: 540-347-2904

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER General Contractor in Warrenton, has opening for paving & concrete project manager. Salary neg. w/ experience. Please Fax Resume to: John Simspon, Inc. 540-347-5076 or call for interview: 540-347-2030. 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 Construction Now Hiringfor long-term work in Sterling, VA. Equip. Operators, Pipe layers, Foremen, LaborersSpanish: 703-296-8172 English: 703-998-6510 Construction Safety Engineer OSHA Certified. Familiar w/utility excavation & safety regs. Must be able to pass Safety & Security testing at Dulles Airport. Please call 703-998-6510 545 FM Time Employment DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun. Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Floral Designer for busy shop in Warrenton. Flex schedual. Must be willing to help with over-all duties. (540)347-1509 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER _ is now hiring FT/PT DIETARY AIDES Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Sarah at 571-248-6100 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT/PT SPEECH THERAPIST Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Please contact Parminder at 571-248-6100 or by email at parmfndersahni@ghrcenter.com 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 Leaf ha at 571- 248-6100 or by email at leathawashington@ ghrcenter.com 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 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Openings for CNA S Part time on all shifts. RN/LPN Opening: Part time on 3-11 shift. Come work in a supportive, caring environment known for it's quality care! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT/PT DIETARY COOK Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Sarah at 571-248-6100 GAINESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring FT, PT and PRN CNAS ALL SHIFTS Brand new state of the art facility Excellent benefits Experience preferred Please contact Leatha at 571-2486100or by email at leathawashington© flhrcenter.com _■ RN SUPERVISOR Outstanding career opportunity for an RN Nursing Supervisor in our new state of the art nursing and rehabilitation center, located in Gainesville. We have a resident centered, customer service approach to care for our residents. Join our qualified staff that value quality and are committed to compliance and higher standards. Experience in long term care preferred. Please contact Leatha Washington at 571-248-6100 or email to leathawashington@ghrcenter.com I 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.fauauierhosDital.org E.O.E. c Full Time Employment Heavy Equipment Operators •Loader •Dozer •Hoe •Pipe Foreman Top pay, Great Benefits, Established Co. 540-295-2303 INSTALLER/ MECHANIC Needed for trailer repair & truck accessory installation. Benefits. Hilhvood Sales 703-754-4611 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 Receptionist Assistant Part Time for chriopractic center 540-349-7744 540-270-8855 Shampoo Person needed for busy salon in Warrenton. FT days. (540)347-2310. WAIT STAFF DISHWASHER to join our team, M-Sat evening dinner shift. Apply within: The Country Cafe 389A Main St. Washington, VA (540)675-1066 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 1986 Chevy Super Sport Monte Carlo. Runs good, Approx 78k. $2,500/OBO, call 703-777-4239. 60S Automobiles ] 00 BUICK LaSabre custom, 74K mis, excel cond, auto, AC, AM/FM, ABS, $7200. 571-247-6180 00 Mercury Grand Marqui LS, only 75K, silver w/gray int, exc cond, priced to sell at $5500 firm. (540)788-3930 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. 571-238-2539. ’02 TDI Beetle, better then Hybrid, 50MPG, 80K mis, 5sp, fully loaded $13,500. 540-547-3281 04 BMW Z4: 6spd, very good cond. $35,000. 703-863-6742. '04 Signature Lincoln, 58K mis, new tires, loaded, green, garaged, $13,500. 540-937-0790 05 TOYOTA COROLLA w/1.8 liter engine. Pwr lock, 30mpg city , 38mpg hwy. $14,500. (703)729-0411 1990 Cadillac DeVille, 4dr sedan, dark blue, V8, AC/All power, 12mos inspection sticker, all repairs done. $1895. (540)439-3259 1993 Cadillac-DeVille, 4 door sedan, black, 4.9 Liter. V-8, AC and all power. All repairs done. $2,895. (540)439-3259 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 2002 Volvo S40. 4DR turbo. 26K miles $15,000 (703)430-1441 $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. $10,5k/ 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 '93 Mercury Cougar, 60kmi, excel cond, $3k. '94 Saturn $1800. '94 S-10 Blazer, excel mech cond, $1800. (540)338-1954. 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, $230 0 / obo. (540)547-4959. 96 Saturn SL2, green, 292K, tair 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 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 Crown Victoria '02 V8 Sedan. 1 owner. 35K mis. Loaded. VG cond. $10,500. Call 703-430-2854 FORD MUSTANG 05. V6 coupe. 22K mis. Shaker 1000 audio. Lthr, manual. $19,000 OBO. 540-338-0771 Ford Mustang GT 2001 Coup. Manual. Slvr, A/C, 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 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 Porsche '86, 911 Targa, red w/ blk Ithr, 95K mis, good looking car. $ 1 8,5 0 0. 202-744-5659 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 BHaS '87 PORSCHE 924S. 5 speed, ac, 137k miles, excellent cond. $4195. 703-431-2560. ’98 Wrangler Sport, 5sp, bikini top, 31 in tires & alum wheels, prem ster e o , $ 7 5 0 0. 540-364-4824 Boats & dfriiiioritii '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. $1 3900/obo, Gainesville. Cell: (512)573-4987 anytime Seeking a late model 5th wheel, toy hauler. Call 540-347-1970 00 HD Sportster 883 XL. 7500 mis, garg kept saddle bags & shield, ex cond, 571-921-2009 703-754-1130. $4,495 02 HD Heritage Softtail, red, 10K, grge kpt dealer serviced, lots of extras, $14,900. (540)349-8133 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, 500mi,' ext. warnty, over $2500 in extras. Finan avail. $12400. (540)854-4709 1976 Kawasaki K2900 Recently painted tank & plastic, new handgrips, seat recovered, carbs rebuilt in '05 new battery, spark plugs, brake pads, air filter. Gd cond. $2200/ OBO (540) 349-3276 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit. Very good condition. $2800/OBO. Call 443-513-0365 85 Goldwing 1200, grt cond, 43K, new tires, windshield and battery. $3600. (540)428*3515 '98 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide. 1 owner. Gar kept, 27K mis. New seat & windshield. Rides great. $10,500/080 Call 703-430-2268 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Custom Harley paint. Lots of chrome. Fast. Lo mis. $12,500/ OBO. 815-693-4765 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 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: 1987 Ford Bronco II, body & suspension in good cond.no motor, being sold for parts but have title and will transfer. $150 obo, (540) 788-4626. 665 Sport UtHtty 03 Dodge Durango SXT, auto, 56k, 3d seat, tow pkg. $15,500. 571-238-2539. 03' Ford Escape XLT. Exc cond, sunroof, towing, leather, running boards, etc... 28,500/. mi 571-212-8593. 2001 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo; All Wheel Drive, pw, pi, V6, 47K miles all highway, $16.5K Call 540-439-4287. 99 Ford Explorer XLT, V6 SOHC, Ithr, snrt, ae. pw,pl, cruise, 4dr, 2WD, new tires 155K, $5000 703-777-8940 Grand Jeep Cherokee, Ltd. 1997, 4x4. 206K mi. Beaut, cond. Asking $3150/obo. 703-443-1195. Jeep '04, Liberty sport 4x4, auto, 60k. exc. cond, $10,000. 540-364-9561 , M,«m| * t ' IiBBCnV UTILITY TRAILER: 2 inch hitch, ideal for lawn maint equipt. 6'4x14' bed. $1400. (703)437-7618. 01 Ford Box Truck E450 Diesel, 44K, many extras, exc cond. $21000/obo. Must Seel (540)349-8125 01 Toyota Tundra, V8, 4WD, loaded, exc cond, Asking $17,000. (540)272-7090 '04 CHEVY Avalanche, 40K mis, 10OK 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 1998 Chevy Blazer. 4WD, good conditon. 140K miles. $3500. Call 703-980-6433 f tt-rm. Trucks/ 878 Pickups t ^ '90 Ford Ranger. White, 6ft bed, runs well. Needs brakes 182K miles. $1000 OBO (304)725-8097 98 Chevy Silverado Ext. cab, 3rd dr, pw, pd, leather seats, tp, 4x4 73Ki exc cond, $9000/ obo. (540)948-3235 Chevy 00 LS crew cab dually. 61k. Tow pkg, 4wd, gd tires, chrome, exc shape. $16k. (540)668-6935 Commercial Truck 94 Isuzu NPR 14ft. box, exc contractor's truck, diesel, auto. $7000. Maggie (540)497-1778 dodge dakota sport '95, v-6, 4wd, 81K mis, great shape, $3600 firm. (540)547-2919 F250, '94, sngl cab, 4 sp, overdrive, 15K mis on rebuilt Jasper motor. $6000 OBO. 540-522-6080 Ford 1999 Diesel Crew Cab: 94K mi, V8, Power Stroke, equip to pull 5th wheel- exc cond $14.5 K 540-882-3789 GMC, '95 Sierra 1500. V8, 5spd manual, shortbed w/cap. Exc. cond. $3,000/obo. 703-777-6228 GMC 98 3500 Service Truck. White. 70k mi, good cond. Asking $13,500/OBO. Please call 703-779-1747. GMC Jimmy SLE, 4wd, red, 110k mi, new AC sys, new waterpump, clean, good cond, $5k (540)668-6935 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 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 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. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Fax. Your Legal Today 540351-0121 limes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia