Rappahannock News, October 12, 2006

128th Year ... No. 41 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 CENTS KEEPING STOCKED: Above, Manager Meredith Gorfein is very supportive of Virginia vintners, but keeping prices low may be difficult now that state wineries are required to hire a distributor if they want to sell their wines to stores and restaurants. WINE TIME: Right, Sunnyside Farms Market in Washington has several shelves for Virginia wine, but in some cases, they haven't received any recent shipments due to a new distribution law. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman i Octeb«r ^^iaWineMomj to% A.i «a*INiA W**1 Make Mi«® . „ Virginia W«'* i New law a bittfer pill for county vintners , By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A new Commonwealth law barring Virginia vintners from selling their wines directly to stores and restaurants is shaking up Rappahannock County’s wine industry. Since the change took effect July 1st, small wineries in the county have had to hire distributors. Several county wine makers say the move has stifled marketing opportunities and added costs to already tight budgets. The number of wineries in the commonwealth has grown from three in 1971 to more than 100 today. Much of the boom has come during the past 25 years under the Virginia Farm Winery Act of 1980, which allowed in-state wineries to act as wholesalers. But that business model was imperiled after the U. S. Supreme Court ruled last year that the law is unconstitutional on the grounds that it gave preferential treatment to Virginia businesses. If Virginia wants in-state wineries to be able to distribute directly to stores and restaurants, it has to allow out-of-state vintners to do it as well. “It’s had a fair impact on our sales this year,” said Dave Whittaker, owner and manager of Unicorn Winery in Amissville. Whittaker estimates that his winery has lost $15,000 to $20,000 in revenue due to the ban on selfdistribution. Wineries can still sell their products directly to consumers on site and at festivals and tastings. But, according to a recent survey by the Virginia Wineries Association, state wineries still expect to lose an average of 25 to 30 percent of their revenues under the new law. The new rule has taken some of the momentum away from Gadino Cellars, which opened in 2005 in the Tbwn of Washington. “We were pretty much on a roll,” Gadino Cellars partner Derek Pross said. “We were planning to expand, maybe even push 40 percent of revenue as far as wholesale.” Pross said another effect of the law is that small wineries will lose valuable marketing exposure. “When you’re first starting out, it’s a whole new brand and you need to get your name out there,” Pross said. “We’re trying to get known right now, and one of the ways you get known is get your wines out to the retail shops. “It’s a frustrating scenario. Most big distributors wouldn’t care to buy 50 cases of Gadino Cellars wine,” Pross said. “It’s just too small.” Sunnyside Market in Washington sells several wines from Rappahannock County and the rest of the commonwealth. Prior to July, the store bought many of its local wines directly from producers. But now, even though the market stands just a few miles from several county wineries, a middle man is required. Meredith Gorfein, manager of the market, says the change puts a hardship on the local wine industry. “Most of the wineries are small and will stay small, and it will make it difficult for them,” Gorfein said. Jimm East, owner and operator of Sharp Rock Vineyards in Sperryville, See WINE, Page A2 Lead levels found in Washington water By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two houses within the Town of Washington were found to have high lead levels in their water. The Office of Drinking Water of the Virginia Department of Health completed random tests of ten households in January and June of 2006. Two of the houses that were tested had lead levels above the United States Environmental Protection Agency r 1 County and Town Meetings and Notices • There will be a joint meeting of the ARB and the Town of Washington’s Planning Commission starting at 7:30 p. m. at Town Hall on Oct. 12 to continue the Historic District Guidelines with Cheryl Shepherd. The regularly scheduled meeting of the ARB has been canceled. • On Wednesday, October 18, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda -SE#06-09-01 * Brown Contractor’s Office/Shop/Yard -Resolution: Amendments to Zoning & Subdivision Chapters* •Requested Letter of SupportTransportation Enhancement Project, Civil War Trails* Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) (EPA) limits of 0.015 milligrams of lead per liter of water. The testing process requires that the houses are not identified to the public. However, Mayor Eugene Leggett said that one of the two houses had failed the test two years ago. Lead can leach into the water as lead materials within the plumbing system become corroded. This includes brass faucets, lead-based solder used to join copper pipes or pipes containing lead connecting to the main water line. In 1986, Congress banned the use of lead solder with 0.2 percent lead and other plumbing materials greater than 8.0 percent lead. Houses within the Town of Washington that have old plumbing systems may still have lead elements in their plumbing systems. The town has no authority to force residents to change their plumbing, however, if the town’s water system fails a test it must look at ways to reduce lead content. Town Mayor Eugene Leggett sent a letter October 3rd to notify water customers of the situation. “It would appear that the problem is limited to two households and (lead is) not present elsewhere in the system,” Leggett wrote. The letter also included See WATER, Page A2 Rae opens again Rae’s opened for lunch on Tuesday serving some of her favorite sandwiches and new menu items offering “A Full Circle of Global Feasts.” Many friends and fans of her former restaurant on the Schoolhouse property were welcomed to a superbly remodeled building that once held the Appetite Repair Shop and the Mountainside Cafe. Special sandwiches of the day included old favorites such as the “Dilly Turkey” sandwich, the “Rappahanny" and a Grape Almond Chicken Salad. Rae’s will be open everyday except Wednesday. Current hours will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for the first few weeks while the crew irons out further details. Rae plans on extending her hours until 8 p.m. during the week and until 9 p.m. on the weekends. Welcome back Rae! We missed you. A new sound Newly arrived student Ryan Benyo is making a big splash on the local music scene with a new CD. See Page A12. Roaring with flavor It takes a lot of bushels and a lot of good Lions but the apple butter that is produced each year is memorable See Page B1. Armed with more Major Chris Williams of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office has received additional training. See Page A3. ‘Inconvenient Truth' The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will sponsor the showing of A! Gore’s hit Sunday. See Page B1.

Wine From Page A1 C" says he doesn’t think the new law . will end Virginia’s burgeoning wine industry. “I think it will have some temporary effect,” East said. “In the long run, my hope is that we will learn to work ... within the system.” But he added, “It’s probably a gut check -for anyone who is thinking about getting in deeper or getting in at all.” As a new player on Rappahannock’s wine scene, Pross says distribution fees can be intimidating for young wineries. “It’s such an expensive business to start up, to think of having to pay 30 percent of your margin to a distributor is pretty tough,” he said. Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly is the largest winery in the county. It has been using a distributor for about two years and will likely see little effect of the new law. But owner John Delmare says he expects times to be tougher for small wineries working to make a name for themselves. “If anything, it hurts the overall industry and that’s a negative for us,” he said. “In the past, people have gone out and built up enough sales until they can use a distributor and even increase sales more,” Delmare said. “I don’t know if we would have ever been here if we hadn’t been able to go out and build that business in the beginning.” Del. Chris Saxman, RStaunton, attempted to solve the legislative problem when he introduced a bill in the General Assembly last winter. Saxman’s bill would have allowed small wineries from all states to self-distribute in Virginia, but the legislation was killed in committee after wholesalers lobbied against it. “In order for business to thrive, they have to be in a position where they have the ability to grow and expand within a given market,” said A1 Kellert, who owns Gray Ghost Vineyards in Amissville with his wife, Cheryl. “The legislature has handcuffed the industry where we can never hope to be more than a novelty item.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com. School board receives accreditation report By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The final accreditation report for Rappahannock County Public schools was delivered to School Board members in Tuesday night’s meeting. “All schools, both the High School and the Elementary school are fully accredited this year,” said Executive Director of Instruction Dave Covington. Covington also noted that the elementary school failed to make Federal requirements for the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). The No Child Left Behind Act of2001 requires states to set annual benchmarks for achievement in reading and mathematics leading to 100 percent proficiency by 2014. Schools must meet all 29 indicators of AYP, meeting or exceeding all annual benchmarks to be rated as having made AYP. The Rappahannock? Elementary School met 28 of the 29 indicators, failing only in math. This is primarily due to the low performance oh the new Virginia State Standard of Learning Scores math tests for grade 6 Curriculum includes 2 English periods daily and a Latin language requirement, in an environment that: develops critical thinking skills encourages a love of learning promotes self-confidence stimulates intellectual inquiry fosters a high sense of ethical responsibility For Rappahannock County Residents ONLY WE WILL ACCEPT THE FOT LOWING; Oil-based and/or Acrylic paints Old gasoline/fuels Hobby chemicals Paint thinners, solvents or cleaners Household batteries Pesticides/insecticides/herbicides NO ammunition, radiological or bacteriological wastes, motor oil, anti-freeze, car batteries, propane tanks, or electronic equipment* *motor oil & anti-freeze can be recycled during normal hours at both the Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center and the Landfill, while electronics and car batteries may be disposed of only at the Landfill Friday, October 20, 2006 12:00-4:00PM At Rappahannock Home & Garden Center 12645 Lee Highway, Washington, VA _ _ ' * w More Information Call: nistration Office • (540)675-5330 and grade 7. Only fifteen percent of the 6th graders passed the new math test and only two percent of the 7th graders passed. The school had a 100 percent pass rate in Algebra and a 90 percent pass rate in prealgebra. According to a press release from the State Department of Education, the new tests are focused on preparing 6th and 7th graders for upper level math. Abnormally low scores were reported throughout the state, leading many school officials to question the new SOL math tests for grades 6 and 7. State Virginia State Superintendent Billy Cannaday, however, stood behind the tests encouraging officials to meet the requirements for next year. “The Elementaiy School is diligently working on strategies to improve middle school math scores next year,” said Covington. “We have had a conference with the middle school teachers and have been strategizing how to align the curriculum with the test.” Covington said that the final test data from the tests has been released to the school by the state which will allow teachers to focus on important aspects. “We hope to come up with plan to have record testing scores next year for grades 6 & 7,” Covington added. Double testing The school board also discussed double testing. According to Rappahannock Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell, the math scores from grades 6 and 7, would probably have been higher if the school double tested its advanced math students. Any students from grades 6 and 7 that rose to the accelerated algebra class did not take the 6th and 7th grade math tests. Instead, they took the grade level tests that they had excelled to. If a 6th or 7th grader who took an algebra class did take both the algebra math test and the 6 or 7th grade math test, it would have significantly raised the score. This is called “double testing.” The state recommended that schools not double test advanced students. “I know that a number of schools did, in fact, double test,” said Chappell. “However we chose, at the time, to follow the state’s recommendation.” Grant appropriations Chappell also presented to the school board a report concerning the additional appropriation request for the 2006-07 school budget approved by the Board of Supervisors. • The money appropriated into the budget was primarily federal grant money, donations from Headwaters, and donations from the Ann Spieker Fund. It also included a $17,208.96 vehicle insurance claim and a $18,899.11 theft insurance claim. The theft claim was made after a thief broke into the high school last summer, stealing band equipment and power tools. New money spent was half of the cost of a HVAC position shared with the County. This totaled to $30,228.13. This appropriation adds $314,284.00 of various grants and donations to the school budget, making the total school budget stand at $12,047,276. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com 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 September 29, 2006 to October 6, 2006. lb find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.times papers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Wakefield District James Ams and Wife to Joe Zalis and Wife, Lot 15-A, Blk 5, Sec 3, PL 5. $260,000.00 Tax Map 1C-15-17 Corey S. Gessell and others to Hope Lynn Hawes and Wife, Section G, Plat 7 Lot 3 + 4, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: IE-2-1-3. Jackson District Hamilton Harris LLC to Michael H. Appleton and wife, 56.4282 acres, Price not listed, Tax Map 31-2A. Stonewall/ Hawthorne District Yancey LLC to Mark A Lawrence and others, 1/2 undivided interest each, 6.350 acres, Tax Map: 48-13D Mark A. Lawrence to Mark A. Lawrence and others, 1/2 undivided interest 6.350 acres. Tax Map: 48-13D Karen S. Lawrence to Karen S. Lawrence and others trust, 1/2 undivided interest, 6.350 acres, Tax Map: 48-13D. Police Briefs Horse wreck On October 2, Randall Snead Updike, from Washington, Virginia, struck a horse with a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu as he traveled north on FT Valley road. The horse came from the property of Dyke Halle’s property and belonged to April Dobson from Washington, Virginia. The horse jumped out in front of Updike from the right side of the road. Although Updike swerved to avoid the horse he struck it with the right side of his vehicle, causing $4,000 worth; pf damage. Virginia State Police Officer Don R. Corbin responded to the scene discovering that the horse had died and was lying in the southbound lane. Updike sustained some injuries to his hands but declined medical transport. The horse was removed back to the Halle’s property with equipment operated by Eddie Gore, a neighboring resident from Spenyville. Empty bottles On October 5, at 10:3 a.m., a resident from Red Haven road called the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office reporting that he had discovered seven 100 lbs. bottles of nitrous oxide while digging a trench for an underground power line. The state emergency management office responded by sending a Hazardous material officer who took control of the situation. The bottles were found to be empty and a company from Northern Virginia came to recover the bottles. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz said that sometimes bottles of nitrous oxide are stolen by people who are seeking the euphoric qualities of the gas. Thieves usually discard the empty bottles to hide the evidence. Water From Page A1 a guide to maintaining household flushing schedules and replacing plumbing materials that might be leaching lead into the water systems. Many town businesses have filtering systems for the water. It is unclear, however, whether or not such filters are sufficient to remove lead from the water. Businesses usually replace lead elements in their plumbing with the installment of more modem plumbing systems. “We have every confidence in the quality of the town’s water, and the quality of our pipes,” said Andrew Welsh, General Manager of the Inn at Little Washington. Water coming from the town’s pump house is within the legal parameters. What to do The Tbwn Council will address the issue during its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October II, as the town moves forward on an anti-corrosion program. The program will reduce acidity in the water which should reduce the corrosion of lead elements. It is also possible that the program will include the addition of phosphates into the town water supply. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com set your sight on a Modular by TJW Homes Hunting & Home Show Saturday, November 11th • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Dopr Prizes include Butterball Turkeys • Raffle for Winchester #70 & Remington #700 Mountain Rifle Located on Route 29 south by the Madison 7-Eleven store We offer Modular Homes by Ritz-Craft Central Virginia Division 1235 North Seminole Trail • Madison, VA 22727 Telephone: 540.948.4482 • www.Ritz-Craft.com

NAPPING: A Pre-kindergartner gets a chance to recharge at The Child Care and Learning Center in Washington. A caring place for young children By Veronika Benson Special to the Rappahannock News As a pediatric nurse, I was intrigued by a recent opportunity to observe firsthand how the Child Care and Learning Center (CCLC) meets the needs of families. We arrived at nap time, entering rooms filled with the echo of soothing music and a delightful array of cherubic faces. Most of the children remained asleep, but a curious few peeked out from beneath their covers. The Center is a warm, nurturing environment in which participants are encouraged to develop their creative minds and acquire practical skills. This goal is accomplished through the use of several ‘play areas’, including a trunk of costumes for dramatic play, a corner for woodworking, a building area, a homemaker’s room, and an office center. The children’s exposure to such varied experiences is certain to broaden their horizons, as well as offer valuable skills for future jobs. And it was most refreshing to witness a learning institution that continues to value the teaching of the arts. CCLC opened its doors in 1976. At that time, the center was known as “Sursum Corda”, meaning ‘lift up your hearts’. Since then, it has functioned as the only permanent childcare facility in Rappahannock County, and is currently the only accredited day care within a 10 county radius. And, thanks to the center’s Director, Rose Ann Sharp, it became the first program in the nation to integrate Head Start (a free preschool program for children of low income families) into a private day care setting. As a result, in Rappahannock County, Head Start preschool children are integrated into the same preschool classroom as their more affluent peers. CCLC is a full-time childcare center that also offers summer and after school programs. The Center welcomes all children aged three weeks through thirteen years. Unfortunately, only 66% of the Center’s costs are covered by tuition. The remainder of its income is dependent on grants, donations to an annual fund drive at Thanksgiving, and proceeds from the annual Fall Auction & Party. This year’s auction, with a goal of $40,000, will be held on Saturday, November 11th at the Washington School House, beginning at 5:30 p.m. As a nurse, I have seen many children overcome unbeatable odds mostly because they received excellent care from their families as well as their health care providers. I can now proudly add CCLC to the list of those who make a compelling contribution to the flourishing of our young. And the Center does so in the same way a children’s hospital or clinic helps heal the infirmed: with great attention to detail and a deep respect for the individual needs and desires of each child and their family. I have decided that the Child Care and Learning Center is but another rare gem in this extraordinary county. And on that premise I invite you to join me, along with many other county residents, in a delightful evening of good food and libations on November 11th, at 5:30 p.m. The cost of admission is $25.00 per person. Oh, and one final note: what a unique venue for Christmas shopping! If Walls Could Talk A New Season on HGTV “If Walls Could Talk” the weekly series, Sundays on HGTV, is coming to the Virginia area to film homes with intriguing pasts and unusual stories. Now in production on its 8th season, the series kicks off with new homeowners who make surprising historical discoveries about their homes as they explore and restore them. A lucky few will be amazed to learn that the historic artifacts they’ve discovered are worth a fortune when the “If Walls Could Talk” appraiser drops by for a look. Each half-hour episode features homeowners from across the country who share their amazing discoveries. Recent stories include: • A Connecticut family moves into a neglected 1800’s Victorian only to find antiques and a mysterious locked cabinet. What they find inside tells the touching story of their home’s original owner. Then, in the attic they discover original paintings and the “If Walls Could Talk” appraiser pays them a visit. The expert reveals their discoveries are worth thousands of dollars. • A husband and wife turn a turn of the century bank into their dream home. In the process they find the original bank vault full of safety deposit boxes that are still locked! • A Colorado couple find books, clothing and jewelry in their new home. The clues add up to the story of a bestselling author who lived in the house until she disappeared. • A New York bachelor buys a hundred year old mansion and makes a chilling discovery in the basement—his home sweet home used to be Major Williams at your command By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Major Christopher Andrew Williams of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office was part of the second graduating class of the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC). The class included 29 local and state law enforcement supervisors from across the Commonwealth. “Further training is a priority for our department,” said Rappahannock County Sheriff LaiTy Sherertz. “This level of training, however is rare for a law institution such as ours.” The graduating class had only one other deputy sheriff in the program. The NCJCC class began July 10, 2006, and included supervisors from the Rappahannock County and Virginia Beach sheriff’s offices; Albemarle County, Fairfax County, Newport News, City of Roanoke, University of Virginia, Vinton and Waynesboro police departments; and the Virginia State Police. Williams traveled to Richmond every week for the college and returned on weekends to spend time with his family. “It was kind of tough for my family, for me to be gone so long,” said Williams. Nonetheless, said the officer, his wife Leslie was very supportive of the training. She is in law enforcement also, working for the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Unique to Virginia, the NCJCC training program is cosponsored by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and Virginia State Police. NCJCC offers a collective public and private policing training curriculum that focuses on leadership, management issues, forensic science, collaboration and negotiation, and legal issues and the law. The College is designed for mid- to upper-level criminal justice professionals. The graduation ceremony was held September 21. Each graduate earned 15 hours of college credit from the University of Virginia, as well as enhanced his or her professional skills and knowledge. A native of Chester Gap and a graduate of Rappahannock High School, Williams first started working for the Sheriff’s department when he was 19, filling an open staff position in the County Jail. Since then he has worked for the Rappahannock Sheriff’s department for 18 years serving under three different Sheriffs. “I feel very fortunate to have been sent through this advanced college training,” said Williams. He added that it was particularly helpful to spend time with other members of Virginia law enforcement. “I now have a list of over 20 people throughout the state that I can communicate with and put a face to,” Williams said. “It was great to spend time with other law enforcement personally during our time in Richmond.” Sheriff Sherertz is very proud ofWilliams, yet he is glad to have him back on the job. “This is a veiy pro-active step to have additional executive level training,” said Sherertz. “The contributions that Major Williams will make to our department with additional training will serve the county well.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Spiering NEW SKILLS: Williams is glad to be back in Rappahannock County with heightened administrative skills. BIO NIRAIRIJFAAJ Plan to attend the Candidates' Forum October 17 in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium at 7:30 PM. I SUPPORT THE IK SPERRYVILLE c massrw VOLUNTEER. r £-%j=n i » 4 EMERGENCY xM &sd The men and women of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad perform admirably. I add my support to their effort. Here are some issues that are currently relevant to their work: • Lack of adequate wireless communications to the southern part of the county (Piedmont district). •I The need for more volunteers. • Lack of affordable housing for the workforce. • The need to raise funds to fulfill their goals. Imt I NEED YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 7! MONIRA RIFAAT for PIEDMONT SUPERVISOR Authorized by Monira Rifaat for Supervisor a funeral home! The series, which premiered in September of 1998, has aired over 200 episodes -each filmed in historic neighborhoods throughout the country. If Walls Could Talk is proIf duced for HGTV by High Noon Entertainment in Denver, CO. Homeowners who would like to be considered for the program should contact Jenna Friederich at (303) 712-3146 or email at jfriederich@highnoonentertainment.com =a Look for signs on Rt 211. We are off Long Mt. Rd on Walnut Grove Lane, Washington, VA. “OPEN HOUSE” EASTWOODS NURSERIES Specializing in Japanese Maples invites you to visit October 13,14 & 15 10-4 pm 540-675-1234 www.japanesemaples.com Persimmon Sprin Farm stm 69 Bear Wallow Rd. P.O. Box 735 FuntHill, VA 22627-0735 Phone: (540) 675-3183 FAx: (540) 675-1732 Emaiu pismspgs@shentel.net l* Quality Flowering Shrubs & Trees for All Seasons Fall Sale 10% - 20% Off The more you buy the more you save! Come visit us and see our selection of lovely shrubs and small trees! 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Editorial & Opinion -EappaJjanttotfe j&etostEstablished 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, OCTOBER 12, 2006 6dS ■•.IT'S like vitEtwr even . **-A .1KK0W.IUM.. ...fcrfiTlEMT OlRNWlKARt. OR TKE , ,wusr„. Letters Wayland for supervisor much as we would like for everything to stay the same, . nothing stands still. It is not where we are going but how we get there. My son, who is a school teacher, always stresses the need to be educated to the facts. That is why I hope Eddie Wayland will be the Piedmont District’s next supervisor. He has the time and ability to study and learn the best way to go for all of us and for the life we here in Rappahannock have been used to. He will work hard to protect and preserve this beautiful county we love and enjoy. Vote with me on November 7th for Eddie Wayland. Ellis R. Glasker, Sr. Sperryville lere are we going? As Our View Don’t you ever forget it The last Rappahannock County Board of Supervisor’s meeting was muddied with the sludge issue. The house was packed and without exception ' those who spoke were on an anti-sludge platform. But it was a public hearing with several items on that evening’s agenda and sludge slur aside, one of those issues has perhaps even longer ranging significance for the county. “I feel like a cartoon before the main feature,” chuckled Rappahannock resident and historian John Tole. Laughs aside, Tole was there for a very serious reason. He came to present his proposal which will be submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation asking that Rappahannock County be enhanced with Civil War Trails Markers and a Visitor Kiosk. These markers would commemorate and describe people and events that relate to this county’s role in the Civil War. Tole envisions that the county will benefit in many ways if seen as a historic destination in addition to its .thriving art and antiques community, wineries, fresh produce, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Tole is right when he stated, “We can enhance the future by taking advantage of the past.” Several of the surrounding counties already have such historic markers and erecting them in Rappahannock County would certainly add to the number of visitors and dollars spent in addition to promoting a heritage rich in civic pride. Always cost conscious, the board approved that Tole’s proposal be submitted particularly in light of the fact that, as Tole presented the plan, it won’t cost the county anything. The majority of the money needed would come from the State. The county had already earmarked funds for a paving project near the library where the proposed kiosk would stand and Tole sees the county’s students and local Boy Scout troops providing maintenance as a community service. Tole plans to take on the administrative and coordination of the on-going maintenance that will be required. Resident architect Tom Tepper soundly endorsed it as a win-win situation for the county and certainly consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan which promotes historic preservation. Rappahannock County could benefit by promoting its Civil War Heritage and Tole’s proposal is a no brainer. Plus, it’s a huge credit to his personal tenacity and commitment to have devoted so much of his time to putting together this proposal and carrying it forward to the Transportation Enhancement Program. Like Tom said, “it’s a win-win.” Favors Jim Webb When I first began to look carefully at each of the candidates running for the Senate in Virginia, my initial response was to feel sorry for George Allen. When I printed out, and compared, side by side, each candidate’s credentials, accomplishments and background, it didn’t seem possible anyone could possibly choose George Allen over Jim Webb. It wasn’t personal, or meant to be unkind, it just seemed like a comparison between a glass of champagne and a can of Colt 45. Jim Webb was head and shoulders above George Allen as a candidate for the United States Senate. Yet the polls have consistently favored Allen from day one. “It’s the power of the incumbency,” I told myself. “As the campaign progresses it will all come into focus.” It never seemed to. Not even after Mr. Allen indulged himself in a fit of temper on the campaign trail and showed a pretty ugly side of himself did the polls so much as budge. It was baffling. I checked the amount of money each candidate had to spend on the campaign. Mr. Allen’s war chest was huge in comparison to Mr. Webb’s. “Can that possibly matter this much?” I asked myself. “Don’t we elect candidates on issues and ability in this country? Can money possibly account for these poll results that still say Allen is favored to win?” When the Allen camp came up, a week or two after the macaca incident, with a 30year-old article Jim Webb had written in a local publication suggesting women shouldn’t serve in certain combat roles, along with one of those comments men sometimes make when their guard is down, “the Naval Academy is a homy woman’s dream,” I could see one thing money could buy: researchers to dig something like that up out of the past. My thought was that if they had to go back that far, and the best they could do was an article written by an instructor at the Naval Academy, who’s certainly qualified to have such an opinion whether or not you agree with it, I felt reassured. I was wrong again. The polls seemed to be stuck on stupid. Now we have another Allen ad dripping with sanctimony from a woman who claims Webb’s opinion was somehow harmful to her. Your garden variety smear ad. Certainly money can buy that kind of thing nicely also. The two men are the same as they were when I first compared them. One is still clearly superior to the other in every conceivable way, macaca aside, bogus good ole boy wannabe act and history of cruelty to animals, terrorizing black families and regular use of the N word aside, article about women in combat and homy women’s dream comment aside, the two men’s credentials and qualifications are still the same. Webb is the superior candidate in every conceivable way. He’s a conservative Democrat. He’s a genuine, authentic Virginian. He’s a highly decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam war. He served as Secretary of the Navy under Ronald Reagan. He is the kind of honorable, conservative man any Virginian should be proud to have represent us in the Senate. And there sit the polls at a dead heat. A dead heat between a glass of vintage Southern champagne and a can of carpetbagger Colt 45. I still have no explanation for it that makes any sense. But my fondest hope remains, that Virginians turn out in force and make bars out of those polls, and put a man in office to represent us we can be proud of, instead of one we have to apologize for. I don’t believe there’s a single Virginian who really wants anything less. Karen McLean-Copeland Woodbridge Editor’s note: Recent polls show the two Senate candidates in a statistical dead heat. A perfect day The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is grateful to all those who made the Blue Ridge Rally October 1st a truly glorious event. Ben Jones and Alma Viator hosted an astounding crowd with great hospitality on a perfect day on their beautiful Rappahannock farm. Our RCDC committee, other Democratic volunteers from Rappahannock and surrounding counties and our own RCHS parking crew set the stage for an important and stirring occasion. Jim Nachman, the 7th District Democratic candidate for The House, and Jim Webb our Virginia candidate for the Senate, spoke with intelligent and urgent conviction about the need for change. We are fortunate to have these two thoughtful and capable Virginia citizens to support November 7th. Linda Dietel Secretary Rappahannock County Democratic Committee Flint Hill Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, PO Box 59, Washington. Va 22747 EMAIL: asherman® timespapers.com \ Candidate invites all to the forum This note is for everyone, the concerned citizen as well as the local official, the newcomer to meetings of the Board of Supervisors as well as those who have attended for years. It is everyone’s job to be involved in democracy; no one person will succeed alone. We need everyone in this effort. There ARE threats to our Rappahannock way of life: aggressive development, lack of wireless communications in some areas, ever increasing real estate taxes, housing needs of the workforce and the elderly, and degradation of our streams and rivers. We respond to threats to our Rappahannock way of life by occasionally packing the courthouse for a public hearing. And yet important business takes place at every meeting of the supervisors, the Planning Commission, and at school and county budget hearings. These are open meetings and public comment is welcomed at each. Our supervisors benefit from citizen input. Too often we say that the world has changed, that we are too busy, that the issues are too complex or the results too small. I invite you to attend the Candidates Forum on October t 17, 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. As supervisor from Piedmont District, first and foremost I am going to listen to the concerns of citizens. I am strong and will stand up to unwanted tract development. I will advocate for alternative sources of county revenue to lighten the burden on every landowner. My candidacy to represent Piedmont citizens on the Board needs your vote. Monira Rifaat Sperryville The writer is a candidate for Supervisor from the Piedmont District. Sperryville Rescue needs your help How important is it for you to be able to call 911 and receive fast and effective assistance in the event of an emergency? Have you or your family ever been faced with emergencies, accidents, or lifethreatening illnesses? The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad exists to serve our community and its citizens in their times of need. Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad has been serving Rappahannock County and surrounding rural areas since 1970. Distances and road conditions present obstacles which make our responses more challenging than those in cities. Dedicated volunteers are at present the only means available to respond to citizens’ emergencies which come at all hours of the day and night. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s primary territory is the largest in the county. Our response territory also includes portions of Shenandoah National Park. Despite these obstacles, our call responses compare favorably with paid emergency medical services in Northern Virginia. SVRS responded to over 200 calls during the past year. Recently, our ranks have thinned because of some our members have returned to school or are going on to college; family matters are limiting service time, or job requirements have altered participation. Right now we have been fortunate and are grateful to have experienced personnel from the Richmond area step in so that we can maintain a capable level of service. These people have been recruited by our chief, Josh Waddell. We also get support from other rescue companies in the county. Now we must look forward and encourage more involvement from our community. We offer training opportunities for new members to enable them to function on our ambulances as drivers and/or emergency medical technicians. Such training can lead to a new career path. We also need volunteers to help out in all areas of our operation. We need to take the load off squad members who are responding to emergency calls and also doing administrative activities. Please take a moment to consider contributing your time to this very important part of our community. Raymond Boc, Vice President Sperryville VoL Rescue Squad, Inc. NOTE: If you wish to volunteer but are not conveniently located to the Sperryville service area, consider volunteering at any of the other five companies in Rappahannock County Ben’s language Emiel K. Smet of Amissville is distressed and disgusted with a word I used in a recent “Up in the Hollow” column. I apologize to Emiel and take full responsibility for its usage. The column had been previously sent to RappNet, our local internet opinion/chat room (where language is occasionally saltier) and was not re-edited for the paper. That was entirely my fault. Frankly, I think the word was the right choice for what I meant to say. It was not used as a “smear” but to describe the anger certain of us feel when our traditions are insulted. Perhaps it would even describe the feeling Emiel has when seeing such words used in print. Carl Sandburg once said, “Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands, and goes to work.” That is what was intended. But of course no one should expect to see that particular word, as common as it is, in their local newspaper. Mea culpa. On the other hand, what I find obscene and disgusting is a political party that has lied to and duped a nation into a senseless war without a strategy for conclusion, a party that has lined the pockets of its supporters with taxpayer dollars, a party that has declared war on sane environmental protection, and a party that has been so fiscally irresponsible and profligate that we will surely never see another federal surplus. That is Mr. Allen’s party and they have failed in their responsibility to us, their employers. It is time for a change. Sometimes when a person feels as strongly as I do about this, our choice of words in indelicate. Ben Jones Washington A matter of wording The letter that appears in your September 28th edition under the heading “Repeal the 17th Amendment” contains a significant error of historical fact. The writer avers that as adopted in 1788, Article 1, Section 3, of the United States Constitution provided that “all U. S. senators shall be chosen from among the various state legislatures.” In fact, there were no such provision in Article 1, Section 3. Here are the exact words from Article 1, Section 3 (as adopted in 1788), regarding the choosing of “Senators”: “The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.” As you can see, this language does not require that “all U. S. senators shall be chosen from among the various state legislatures.” Members of the Virginia General Assembly that met in the fall of 1788 to select Virginia’s first two “Senators” understood that they were not required to select those “Senators” from among the members of the General Assembly. One of the men they selected, Richard Henry Lee, was not a member of the General Assembly at that time. T. Page Johnson, Luray

The Iraq War’s unrelenting reality In May 2004,1 wrote the following to a group of fellow Air Force Academy graduates as we exchanged emails about the Iraq war: I see the administration as generally having three choices — (1) get out now, (2) continue like we are with about 140,000 in troops while deficit-financing it all, or (3) if we are truly at war, expand the military, increase the number of forces in Iraq to 500,000 professionals and raise taxes to pay for it all (after all, doesn’t war require sacrifice?). Tb me, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that 140,000 troops are woefully too few (and inadequately trained for the type of combat that they are being asked to do) to provide the necessary security in Iraq (25 million people; slightly larger than California) to enable Iraqi institutions to develop in any lasting, positive manner. No one argued that 140,000 troops were sufficient to do the job in Iraq. In late October 20041 received an email sent to about 100 fellow crew members who flew tactical reconnaissance together during the Vietnam War. The email asked us to support a “Swift Boat Vet” petition. The following was part of my response: Prior to orHprinir our tmona into battle where there will be casualties,... it is imperative that the President, as Commander in Chief, keep faith with the Country’s military and its citizens. That is done by ensuring that the intelligence on which he relies is the most reliable possible - that it is not skewed to support the policy. The war planning must also be sound, with a viable objective and the number of troops and logistical support necessary to accomplish the job. The standards are high - no less than what you would establish if you were commanding your own kids to lead the charge. President Bush has failed to meet these standards. First, he, or at his behest, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (“OSD”), pro actively sought intelligence to support the invasion. Second, the planning for the invasion was equally flawed. I understand that the strategic plan developed for Operation Iraqi Freedom called for four stages with the third stage comprising the conflict against the Iraqi military and the fourth stage being the occupation and pacification. The pre-war planning only fully developed the first three stages. There was a naive belief emanating from OSD that once phase three had concluded, U.S. forces would be welcomed into Baghdad as if it were Paris in 1944. Apparently, the OSD planners believed that the call of freedom would be more compelling than the history, politics, culture and religion of Iraq, all of which were pretty much ignored. The situation in Iraq has continued to worsen, and we are now embroiled in a war that we are losing because we committed inadequate forces to achieve the objectives. One may take solace, as Bush wants us to, that elections are scheduled for early next year. However, let’s remember that elections were held in Vietnam in 1965 and we were there ugiiLiiig m i viic may take solace, as Bush wants us to, that coalition forces are training the Iraqi forces to bear the brunt of the war. However, let’s remember “Vietnamization” and realize that when South Vietnam fell in 1975 and the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese agents in the South Vietnam government and military surfaced, over 10,000 agents stepped forward. If anyone thinks that the ambush on October 23 when Iraqi guerrillas dressed as security officers executed 49 freshly trained Iraqi soldiers was a unique event, they are dreaming. We are training, arming, and pretending that we will be able to rely upon, many that are actively working against us or preparing to work against us, either on behalf of Sunni insurgents or Shia religious leaders. Bush claims Iraq is the front line of the war against terrorism, that we must prevail and that we must be willing to sacrifice. It has become the front fine of the war on terrorism because Bush chose to make it so by invading and occupying the country and then screwing it up so badly. In Iraq we are killing about one terrorist for every 10 that we are helping terrorist organiza The Forum IJohn H. Pomeroy tions to recruit, and we are providing an environment in which the newly recruited terrorists can get the best of training - at the expense of our forces which are too few to do their job. Two years have passed and it is now mid-October 2006. What has changed? Unfortunately, the answer is “too little,” other than the number of casualties and the amount spent. The reality: 1. U.S. military - about 2,750 deaths and 20,650 wounded in action in Iraq; U.S. expenditures - well in excess of $300 billion. 2. We still have woefully too few troops in Iraq to be able to conduct an effective counterinsurgency while providing an acceptable level of security for the general populace. 3. Because of the demands of Iraq, we have too few troops to commit to Afghanistan to stem the resurgence of Taliban popular support and military operations. 4. Only a small percentage of Americans are being asked to sacrifice in the war effort. The brunt of the war is still being borne by too few. 5. We are still deficitfinancing it all. We are told that our objective in Iraq is to create a pluralistic democracy built on freedom. By doing so, we will strike a severe blow against terrorism and religious extremism. If we are truly at war and if we truly want to win (i.e., to accomplish our objective), then we must (a) expand the military by taking measures to substantially increase recruitment (which will probably require conscription), (b) significantly expand specialized military training in urban warfare and counterinsurgency operations, with intensive instruction in the history, politics, cultures, religions and languages of Southwest Asia, (c) significantly increase in Iraq and Afghanistan the number of Cldar CoELk Mortgage., ll Debt Consolidation 100% Financing Competitive Low Rates Purcbaee/Conatruction Loans Lass Than 30 Day Closings Low Doc/No Doc Self-Employed Welcome Contact: Susan Hartz Loan Officer 540.825.3259 ext. 108 shartzOoadarcraakintg.com 210 N. Main St. Culpeper. VA 22701 highly trained military professionals fluent in the local language and capable of conducting mixed-unit special forces operations, and (d) raise taxes to pay for it all. That is what it takes to “nation-build.” All Americans must share the burden - that is what patriotism means and what is necessary to fight a real war. If, instead, it is too much to ask such sacrifice of Americans, then we will continue on our present course. With little protection, the voices of moderation and progress within Iraqi society will continue to fall silent. Power will coalesce at the extremes. The multi-stage Shia-Sunni conflict will continue unabated. Led by Muslim clerics, the Shias will tvrevail. with the Kurds given considerable hegemony in their region. With over 4,000 (?) U.S. dead and $500 billion (?) spent, we will withdraw. With our departure and the country under Shia control, terrorism within Iraq will abate. Iraq will become an ally of Iran - not a bastion of freedom and democracy. While most of the world will recognize that we failed, our leaders will claim that our objective all along was to give the Iraqis the chance to be free but they were unwilling to fight for themselves. They will never admit that the outcome was the predictable result of our failure to send enough highly trained troops to provide sufficient security for freedom and democracy to have a chance. We elected George Bush in 2000 and 2004. He is our President. The Iraq war is his legacy to us. While he may be unwilling to admit past mistakes, and unwilling to take the necessary measures to fight a real war, we must stop deceiving ourselves about the unrelenting reality of this war. We must insist that our political leaders cease hiding from the tough choices we truly face. They must realize that if they continue to “stay the course,” they are deciding the outcome and that for over three years they have chosen a course leading inevitably to failure. John H. Pomeroy is a resident of Sperryville. He is a veteran of Vietnam who graduated from the U. S. Air Force Academy in 1970. Run-in Sheds, Storage Buildings, Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Gazebos, and 3852 Catlett Rd, Catlett, VA. 201' Hours: M-F 9-6 I Sat 9 840.788.4919 i 888.2S1.4fj * WWW.heritegehomectr.com j Piedmont District Supervisor Vv <. • ;., , , * • * .", v • Candidates Kim Estes-Baader, Monira Rifaat, and Eddie Wayiand speak to the issues before a county audience in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium, 7:30 PM, Tuesday, October 17. Moderator James P. Gannon, former editor of the Des Moines Register, will pose questions covering a full range of issues to die candidates. County Presidents are invited to submit their questions to Mr. Gannon at blackwaterpub@adelphia.net or PO Box 595, Flint Hill, VA 22627. Selection of questions is at the sole discretion of the moderator. , ■ . . . * * ; - , ■ • * Concerned about taxes, spending, land use, development,'public schools, emergency services, and environmental issues? Don’t miss this important event. This is everyone’s opportunity to compare the candidates side-by-side and in person. The on die Board of Supervisors follows on November 7. ... , /JbePiedmont District Supervisor Candidate Foruin , , is sponsored by the Rappahannock League for En« vironmental Protection. RLEP takes no sides in this race and never supports a candidate for office. Visit www.RLEP.org fee more information about the Forum and all RLEP programs and news. Historical Society gathering By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News There are annual meetings, and then there are annual meetings. But few offer their members the pleasure of a short meeting, a tour of two historically significant buildings, and a sumptuous buffet served on the lawn. Such was Sunday’s meeting of the Rappahannock Historical Society where some 25 members of file society gathered for the organization’s annual meeting held at the historic Conyers House on Slate Mills Road. Another first for this meeting was a poem written and read to the group by board member Wayne Baldwin urging his fellow Rappahannock neighbors to join hands, contribute, and volunteer to continue the important work of the Society. One of the stanzas in this “sonnet” read: Become a member, volunteer, or help on a committee, There’s lots been done but there’s more still to do. You may be a native or moved here from the city, But we’re all Rappahannockans too. Following the meeting, members were invited on a special tour of the historic FT Baptist Church—the Conyers House adjoining neighbor. The old church was organized in 1778 and rebuilt in its present location in the 1880s. The history of the old church, now updated with heating, air conditioning and bathrooms, was described in fascinating terms by historian and board member, Lucia Kilby. Among the facts disclosed was the custom adopted in colonial times of men coming into the church by one door and women by another. The sexes were seated on opposite sides of the church at the time. Sex was not the only mark of segregation in the 1800s: blacks were seated in the balcony. An 1853 census of the church reported that there were 78 white males, 190 white females, and 135 “coloreds” in the congregation. Tbday, the FT Baptist Church is proudly a home of worship to all people of faith, regardless of color. Conyers House, host to the afternoon’s delight, also was on tour. Sandra CartwrightBrown, who with her husband, Norman, has owned this historic house since the early 1970s, escorted two groups of Society members through the house. Built in 1810 and previously a country store in post-colonial times, the county’s oldest B&Bs boasts Jack Russell greeters, five Photographs by Richard Lykes THE HOSTESS: Sandra Cartwright-Brown, left, guides a tour of members through Conyers House B&B. handsome horses, eleven fireplaces and ten porches, beautiful stone walls and gardens, and an unpretentious but elegant atmosphere. Five course meals also are served to guests by prior arrangements in a large and gracious dining room. The old building’s “pedigree” begins at, a country store in the early 1800s; later it became a private home—even housing some hippies for a while in the 1960s, and then was transformed into a B&B by the Cartwright-Browns. The Rappahannock Historical Society, organized in 1965, serves its members— and all residents and visitors—as an educational institution devoted to promoting knowledge of the past for a better understanding of the future. Its archives include many original source documents such as county and census records dating from the late 1790s. Its museum also has an archive of artifacts and photographs useful to researchers. The Society is located at 328 Gay Street (P.O. Box 261), Washington, VA 22747. The RCHS can be reached at 540-6751163 and its email address is rapphistsoc @ adelphia. net Independent Termite Treaiweiw 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 Warranty! 703.328.2426 Horse* t* SuddI ies”^ ti^8«?o-4 m KrTsMiBB ^Siy?Horsfii ItoTi mi. t'oinl niHEiBi r EXCITING LINES,ADDED*? l» Algle Boots : Charles Owen Helmets'Devonalre ' ^Uf^pr y --- ’ »*<i= parish Masters1Brldles’-*MlllstonetPaddock Boots': ! R.J. Classics - Smoky. Mountain Muck Boots*-! Sullivan Gloves. 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The little we do see or hear blends with and is diluted by the inanity and banality of popular culture and the irrational distortions of public discourse. Perhaps the inhumanity and insanity of war would ring more true were we all a little closer to the action, though that prospect is not so likely tor most of us, at least for now. Had we been bom some 150 odd years earlier however, we would have had the compelling, unavoidable, and completely local opportunity to get up front and personal with *the elephant’ of war in all its fury. Conflict comes here Rappahannock County, with its bucolic landscape and quiet pace of life, may seem especially and eternally isolated from realities transpiring elsewhere. It’s difficult, no... well nigh impossible to imagine that anything more conflicted than picking the prettiest apples or the freshest lettuce, selecting a painting or print from some rustic gallery, or choosing between the ’03 and ’04 vintage at one of the local wineries could ever interrupt our gentle flow of life. But once upon a time, dear children, the fairytale existence of this place was upset to its bedrock by the great upheaval of a bloody conflict. Hardship, sacrifice, and sorrow there were in ample supply. War, not the style portrayed by Madison Avenue or Hollywood, but the real thing, the hellish brute envisioned by Sherman, landed in the midst of this quiet comer of Virginia. Familiar Names It was another time and the many circumstances of those days are mostly beyond our comprehension. In 1860, DON’T REPLACE YOUR "l I OLD BATHTUB... I {REGLAZE IT! 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The rosters contain family names that resonate down the years to the present: Miller, Estes, Alther, Grimsley, Brown, Poe, Amiss, Swindler, Massie, Revercomb, and on and on. Those who served would be become participants in some of the most memorable events and anecdotes in American history. Two brothers from the Anderson family became the first and (nearly) the last Confederate casualties of the war. County men stood at Manassas in the human ‘stone wall’ that gave Thomas Jonathan Jackson his immortal nickname. They and others. fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness and Spotsyslvania. A few made it all the way to Appomattox. A number made the fateful charge up Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg with fellow Virginian George Pickett, many of them, in the words of Benet, “spilled from that deadly march as a cart spills meal on the road”. One of those who survived that pivotal July afternoon was James Mallory Brown who became renowned as the ‘marrying’ preacher after the war, so numerous were the couples he wed. Two doctors, brothers named Amiss, performed a medical miracle, resurrecting a ‘mortally’ wounded artilleryman at Cedar Mountain. In our time, the Sperryville office of one of them would become a famous mail-order concern and later an art gallery. Then as now, there was no shortage of horsemen in these parts. In an action at Cedarville, near today’s Dupont plant north of Front Royal, a company of Rappahannock riders was at the forefront of what Jackson called tne greatest cavalry charge” he had ever witnessed. That praise came at high cost however - many of the county boys were killed or wounded. The late “Pete’ Estes, who lost an ancestor in that fight, confessed a certain lack of admiration for Old Stonewall’s sometimes reckless abandon with his soldiers as evidenced that day. Another county soldier, Dabney Eastham, was left for dead at the McKay house, which still stands on the side of Rt. 522/340, where the encounter took place. His father, crossing the mountain the next day to retrieve the body, found him alive, the ‘fatal’ wounds clogged by the dirt in which he lay. A descendant is now the mayor of Front Royal. A replica of the ‘Rappahannock’ Company flag, used only at Cedarville on just that single day, is displayed in the Rappahannock Historical Society. The county was spared major military action though numerous skirmishes took place here. JEB Stuart and John Mosby periodically operated within our borders. One of Meshy’s men was a principal figure in a great railroad robbery in which a Union payroll train was hijacked and burned. The payout: $160,000. John Pelham, the dashing Confederate artillerist, lobbed shells on more than one occasion across our hills. Today we fret over the noise from propane cannon; imagine the outcry wprfi t.hn black tiowder vanetv still in vogue. Pelham’s guns were lightweight mountain howitzers, not the huge artillery pieces that are more familiar, but... you get the picture, or rather, the sound. The strategic importance of our roads was emphasized on more than one occasion. In one of the most notable ‘tourist’ excursions in county history, Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia passed through (and camped) in Rappahannock during the march to Gettysburg and the subsequent retreat. (This was not a ‘one-tank’ day trip recommended in the Sunday paper. It involved 70,000 troops, many barefoot, miles of supporting wagons, dusty roads, etc. - a true multi-day, 19th Century extravaganza, both going and coming). Ten months earlier the same Army had passed through Amissville, albeit much more rapidly, on the march to 2nd Manassas. Custer’s Skedaddle During the Gettysburg retreat Union General George Armstrong Custer attacked Confederates about 5 miles south of present-day Ben Venue. Cannon on the side of Battle Mountain were the weapons of choice* once again. The locals must have rallied the Southern boys to enforce the noise ordinances that day for some Georgians doubled back to envelope those guns and their commander. Custer, infamous for to have had a good hair day. His luck held and he was able to skedaddle (i.e. beat it!), otherwise there would never have been that battle at the Little Big Horn in Montana; the Union troops very narrowly escaped annihilation by bushwhacking back, to their headquarters in Ami ssville leaving George embarrassed but free for his appointment with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse some 13 years later. A Rappahannock slave, Eliz a Davidson, became the personal servant of the Custer’s during their visit, to our gentle community, accompanying the m to the Great Plains after the war. . 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To register for any of these sessions, please visit mspm.gwu.edu or call1.877.MSPM.GWU Histories & Mysteries Judy and John Tole evrgreenl@earthlink.net While Kappanannock did not witness any of the great pitched battles for which the Civil War was so infamous this does not mean that it was spared major deprivations. In the summer of 1862, the Union Army of Virginia, some 50,000 troops, occupied the county. Campsites spread from Sperryville eastward well past Massie’s Comer and southward to Woodville. In one of the first explicit expressions of “total war’, Union General John Pope, commander of the Army of Virginia, declared that civilians aiding the rebel army would have their property burned and would themselves be liable to the penalty of death. Lee called Pope a “miscreant” and declared that he must “be suppressed”. That suppression would come in late August at the 2nd Battle of Manassas, but not before Rappahannock felt the full weight of Pope’s orders. Yankee Troops Many residents were harassed or worse by the occupying force. Crops and livestock were confiscated and a number of locals left the area for the duration of the war. Union cavalry used Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church in Old Hollow as a stable. Post-war reparations allowed reconstruction of the church on the same site. At least one rape was recorded during this period. In a reflection on the judicial imbalances of the times, the black man who participated received a much harsher sentence than his two white counterparts. Caroline Terry, a slave on a farm in F.T. Valley, had the audacity to laugh at a Union soldier who accidentally fell into a pond while performing for some sweet young ladies of the manor. The soldier threatened to kill her for her impudence however she was saved by the intervention of her female owners. Caroline became a Sperryville resident after the war and lived until 1941 (to age 108) in a house near the present site of Burgers and Things. Her grandson, James Russell, has become a well-known author with his benevolent recollections of Caroline and her time in bondage. As the war progressed to its conclusion and the armies moved on, those who remained in Rappahannock struggled to get by. There are many stories of continuing hardship including slaves caring for elderly mistresses with men away in the military, sometimes forever. In the fall of 1864, a Union campaign to destroy the food supply in the Shenandoah Valley briefly touched Rappahannock adding to its woes. But the bad times did finally end and Rappahannock continued on its leisurely journey to the present. As we gaze upon the magnificent countryside that we call home, it is difficult indeed to imagine war and its impact on this land. The people who lived here through the Civil War paid an enormous price sorting through the issues of their time. Many, many of Rappahannock’s young men saw *the elephant’, some for eternity, while those who remained at home endured the furious contortions of that metaphoric beast. The sifting of the issues they fought over is, even now, incomplete, but there is little doubt that what they experienced left us a stronger and more united county, state, and country and a rich heritage. May we never forget what they did for us and, in doing so, may we strive to ensure that our descendents will somehow be spared the conflicts like those of the past and present. Elephants and gardens have never mixed all that well, whatever the locale. NOTE: John Tble submitting a grant application to the state Department of Transportation (VDOT) for funds to erect a number of Virginia Civil War Trails roadside markers to commemorate some of the people and events of this period. The proposal also includes funds for construction of a visitor information kiosk to provide orientation to both our history and the tourist amenities (lodging, food, arts, etc) available in the county, thus linking our past and future in a manner consistent with the goals of the County Comprehensive Plan.

Flint Hill tack shop under new management By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer FLINT HILL - Traffic in the quiet village is humming this Wednesday morning — a few late commuters hurtle past, with a dusty farm truck or two pulling into the post office lot across the road. Mostly, though, the traffic seems to aim right for Sheila Whaley. As another FedEx van crunches up the gravel drive beside the Horse and Hound tack shop, Whaley scurries to greet the driver. “Every other passing car is a delivery,” says a red-faced Whaley, struggling to balance a set of boxes in through the back door of the saddle shop she recently purchased. “Like Christmas every day, it is. It just doesn’t stop.” Not that Whaley wants it to stop. When she bought the established business earlier this year, she realized a dream come true in creating her own niche in the world of saddlery. Td always wanted my own shop,” said the 59-year-old native of London, England who worked more than a decade at saddlery superstore Rick’s Heritage in West Chester, Pa. “Now it’s my turn.” Every box of leather goods - gleaming saddles, supple bridle parts, every delivery of equestrian staples - Show Sheen spray, leg poultice, means more inventory for Horse and Hound. More inventory, she says, means more, and more varied, shoppers. More shoppers add to the bottom line. And that’s the point in any business. “I take pride in my work,” Whaley says as she rips into the top box, pulling out plasticencased riding gloves in every size and dropping them into a neat pile on the increasingly cluttered shop floor. Custom orders were her specialty when at Rick’s, she says, something she plans to continue in Flint Hill. “Stocking is taking all my time now, but next well get to promoting and advertising. “I need to think like a shopper,” she says, tidying the box and wrappers. New inventory requires its own special place in the spacious shop, she says. “Display is very important.” Whaley purchased Horse and Hound from Ann Pankow, who established Rappahannock County’s only tack shop 13 years ago. Pankow started out in the old packing shed on the north side of U.S. Route 522, later moving the shop to a converted house on the south side of the road across from the post office, the current location. Whaley says her interest in saddlery was a natural after a lifetime in the horse business. “I like people, and I especially like sharing how to get correct fit and (proper equipment) for each discipline. That’s grown to be my specialty.” Whaley was bom in Windsor, near London. “I was a totally horse crazy child,” she recalled, taking a minute from opening inventory to spin her life story. Whaley’s pleas to her father for lessons landed her at the nearby Hyde Park Riding School with instructor Dickie Dickson. “Every horse and pony went in a double bridle,” she said, pointing out that the fourreined bridle was considered “most proper” by horsemen of the day. “We did every single thing the ‘right’ way. No cutting comers there.” Thus began her education in doing things by the book. By age 15, Whaley was managing another area livery, giving lessons, collecting fees and arranging the riding schedule. “I was put in charge of 13 ponies in the middle of London at the FRIDAY THRU MONDAY! 3QO/0 40% OFF MEN’S SHIRTS By Van Heusen* Sun River*, Bill Blass* and more. M-XXL Reg. 20.00-50.00, SALE 12.00-30.00 SALE 29.99 1 LADIES CAFE CLASSIC* SHOES In black or brown. Reg. 40.00 each pair. 25% OFF ETIENNE AIGNER' HANDBAGS "Nepal" collection. Reg. 68.00-90.00, Sale 51.00-67.50 OFF J OUTERWEAR By .Weathertamer", Ftida”, Anne Klein* and more. 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Unknown to school administration, Whaley had quickly discovered the local riding stable, pedaling her bike in the dark each evening after supper to the bam. She lasted just two terms at school. “They knew I didn’t really want to be there.” Back to horses, Whaley worked at a livery stable east of London before setting up her own yard. At age 25, she became manager of the Civil Service Riding Club in DeVere Mews near Royal Albert Hall. There she became friends with rider Dessie Dillingham, part of the British dressage team prepping for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Through that connection she hooked up as a groom for the Canadian three-day event team. A riding accident (a rearing horse that fell with her on a Vil rocnlfo/1 in a severely damaged knee and a soured taste for riding. What Whaley now favored, she says, was taking care of horses, managing their care. The Canadian team job was perfect. Whaley left England in 1974. By chance, she visited an aunt in Potomac, Md. before heading north to Canada, and, by another chance, hooked up with an old friend from England - Abigail Gille - while checking out the Potomac Horse Center. Gille was conducting the Horse Master’s Course at PHC, teaching the classical British system of horsemanship and care. Whaley was Gille’s assistant until she left for Canada the next year. “After the Olympics I didn’t really know what to do,” Whaley said, adding that Canadian team rider Juliet Graham’s (now in Upperville) father had a tack shop in Calgary. “It sounded great, so I went to work for Pip Graham out there. He was the main distributor (at the time) for Stubben saddles” from Germany. “I learned a lot from him.” Whaley returned after a year to the mid-Atlantic region to manage Wonderland, a Trakehner breeding farm in West Chester, Pa. She stayed five years, working with stallions, mares and foals. While there, she also managed the Chesterland Three-Day Event stables at Bruce Davidson’s nearby farm. Wonderland was located near the New Bolton Center, one of the nation’s best-known horse hospitals. When she left Wonderland, Whaley set up a lay-up and rehab operation just down the road from New Bolton. Ten years into the job, again injury forced her next move: a fractious colt referred by New Bolton for rehab mashed her against the stall wall one day, giving her impetus to alter course once more. She went to work at nearby Rick’s Heritage Saddlery, marrying her love of horses with her knowledge of business and knack for equine operations. Whaley stayed with Rick’s from 1991 through this spring — “I loved my job, and loved the people there” she said with a sniffle — but a simple phone call from old friend Abigail Gille was all it took to rock her world again. “Abigail knew I wanted my own business,” Whaley said. “And Horse and Hound was her ‘local’ tack shop. One day (shop owner Ann Pankow) told her she was thinking of selling, and within minutes Abigail was on the phone to me. It was a perfect fit.” un_1_ „ l_i_ * I Ull V/UUJ Virginia’s horse country from her time with the Canadian three-day event team: riders traveled south to compete and qualify each year, and she’d spent time in the Middleburg area. Tbo, friend Gille has long been in Rappahannock, managing her own boarding, breeding and training operation, Sandy Hook. Gille often stops in the store to assist Whaley unpacking and reorganizing the store. “I know she’s planning some changes,” Gille says. “More tack, new lines. But its all good change. Great for the area.” Whaley stands and brushes packing peanuts from her lap. “Look. All different styles.” She holds aloft a sheepskin saddle pad, Mattes brand - new to Horse and Hound. “Now. Where to put it?” She heads for a display rack just as the backdoor buzzer sounds once again to alert another delivery. Horse and Hound horse and pet supplies is open from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The phone number is 1540) 675-1650, and the Web site address is www.horsenhound.com.

All God s creatures great and small Rev. Jennings Hobson greeted residents and their pets for the annual Blessing of the Animals that was held on a recent Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. It was a lovely afternoon as Rev. Hobson made the rounds greeting and petting his furry friends. We’ll help you mak| he most of your time m. (ompouronott S Du) raped tnd of i'fe Ca'e Don’t Think Newspaper Advertising Works? IT JUST DID. Call an Advertising Sales Consultant today and let us help you build your business. dimes Community Newspaper I Northern Virginia FAUQUIER DEMOCRAT 540.347.4222 FAUQUIER CITIZEN 540.347.4222 GAINESVILLE TIMES 540.347.4222 CULPEPER CITIZEN 540.825.9882 RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 540.347.4222 TimesCommunity.com New book a ‘natural’ choice Haley Huie Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Fauquier and Rappahannock County residents think of nature, one man’s name often comes to mind. John Trott, affectionately described as an avid outdoors man and nature lover by his friends, is revered as one of the most well-known nature scholars in the state, and members of two local organizations have teamed up to produce a collection of his essays. The book, titled “The Virginia Naturalist,” was copublished by the Virginia Native Plant Society and Middleburg Garden Club. The essays were originally published bi-weekly in the Fauquier Times-Democrat and covered wildlife, plants and ideas inspired by bucolic life. f Proceeds from the $20, 450-page, book will be used as a fund-raiser for the two groups. Trott grew up in rural North Carolina and lived in Flint Hill with his wife, Lee, for several years. The couple was active in lectures and projects involving preservation initiatives, according to Mary Ann Gibbons, one of the women who compiled the essays. “John was a great teacher. He always had something to tell you,” she said. During his career, Trott worked with the Mediera School as the head naturalist. He taught courses and worked with students at the McLean, Va. campus, Gibbons said. Tb help with the volume of essays, Gibbons’ partner, Diana Bennett, also worked diligently over the past four years to help bring tne project to fruition, she said. She said the women shared an appreciation for his work, and tried to edit as lightly as possible to keep with Trott’s conversational style. “[Trott] was so wonderful, and everybody just loved the articles,” said Gibbons. She said the book is divided into four sections - dividing the essays into four seasons to group similar themes for readers. “It’s entertaining, and it’s short enough that you can pick up the book and read essays in 10-15 minutes,” she said. One of her favorite sections discusses what to do when squirrels attack, she said with a laugh. Tb illustrate the book, Gibbons enlisted the help of Reva, Va. resident Nicky Staunton for the drawings. Staunton, a board member of the Virginia Native Plant Society, said she was familiar with Trott’s reputation and was excited about the chance to be involved. “He had such an appreciation for the simple things you see everyday, the things you see as you drive along the road,” she said. Staunton described Trott’s style of observing and writing “The Virginia Naturalist” may be purchased during office hours at the office of the Rappahannock News, 249 Main Street* Washington, Va., beginning Monday, Oct 23. The price of the book is $20. Books may be ordered by mail from the Virginia Native Plant ’ Society, P. O. Box 336, The Plains, Va. 20198-0336 Please add $3 postage packag Illustration courtesy Nicky Staunton This sketch of a great homed owl, “Bubo Virginianus”, can be found in John Trott’s book, “The Virginia Naturalist.” as “gentle” and easy to follow. She pointed to the book as something that will be a favorite for people of every age, and said it is both educational and entertaining. For Rappahannock readers looking for something out of the ordinary, Gibbons said there are funny anecdotes and explanations on animals and plants. There is also a recipe for bird pudding for readers looking to supplement their neighborhood birds’ diets. There are 500 copies of the book available for distribution by members of the VNPS or Middleburg Garden Club, Gibbons said. The foreword by Thomas Lovejoy, former assistant director of the Smithsonian Institution and a past neighbor of Trott’s, and concluding reflections from close friend Michael Kieffer, president of the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, will be touching for those who knew John Trott’s work, as well as new readers, said Gibbons. She said the collection of essays reflects well on the late naturalist, and hopes that with the publishing of the book a new group of people will be able to enjoy his work. E-mail the reporter: hhuie@timespapers. com October is Alpha Delta Kappa month Since 1947, over 125,000 women educators around the world have discovered the many opportunities provided by Alpha Delta Kappa. These include opportunities for recognition of their commitment to educational excellence, for personal and professional growth, leadership and for collectively focusing their energies toward school, their communities and their profession. Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in Kansas City, Missouri and currently has over 45,000 members in 1,600 chapters in every state and in Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Mexico. The local chapter, Beta Omicron, consists of educators who live or work in Culpeper, Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. Beta Omicron was chartered in 1993. International projects are conducted at St Jude’s Research Hospital and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 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School News from Around the County Wakefield Country Day School 8th Grade Physical Science Class Taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather, WCDS’ eighth grade physical science teacher, Ann Pankow, recently engaged her students’ attention with a “Slow Flyer Lab,” conducted on the school’s front lawn. The exercise was one of several experiments designed to give the students a “handson” understanding of the laws of physics. The class, divided into groups of three, used three timed-trials of the flight of paper airplanes to calculate velocity, using distance over time measurements. Mrs. Pankow is tonducting labs every week with her physical science class, to help her students better-conceptualize scientific principles. Religious Customs Shared at Assembly At this week’s Wednesday assembly, Head of School Kathleen Grove spoke to the siuueuts auuui tne aiiierent religious holy days being observed this month, mentioning Yom Kippur, and she then introduced WCDS Moroccan exchange student Imane Belhaj to speak about Ramadan. Ms. Belhaj shared some of the details surrounding this Islamic period of fasting and self-denial - explaining that the purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to experience the hunger of poverty and to incrdhse one’s spiritual focus. Middle School Enjoys Fall Mixer Fulfilling their pledge to plan social activities throughout the year for all the Wakefield students, this past weekend Student Government leaders organized a “Fall Harvest” dance for the middle school students. Nearly 40 students gathered for an evening of dancing and socializing. Little Students Visit the Pumpkin Patch Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten students had a special treat this week - they spent the better part of Wednesday at Hartland Orchard. ’The field trip included a hayride, a picnic and apple-picking. Chappell’s Corner RCHS Environmental Science class fights invasive plants Mr. Naser’s Environmental Science class at RCHS visited Shenandoah National Park on October 5 to participate in removing of invasive exotic plants, such as Russian Olive and Asiatic bittersweet, which are crowding out native species. The class worked to remove plants near the Thornton Gap entrance to the park on the Rappahannock/ Page County line. Schedule for Oct. 12 and 13 Thursday, Oct. 12 is a Make-up Day. There will be a 1:00 Early Release; ParentTeacher Conferences will be held 2:00-5:00/6:00-8:00. On Friday, Oct. 13 there will be “No School.” Friday is a Staff Development Day. RCPS Crisis ' Management Plans Updated School Administrators met as planned last week with Rappahannock County Emergency staff and law enforcement officials to revise the RCPS Crisis Management, Plan. The Rappahannock County Public School Division has established crisis management plans and policies for how all types of potential crises are to be handled. Crisis management is part of the school division’s approach to school safety. It anticipates potential problems and establishes a coordinated response to minimize the stress and disruptions a crisis might bring to bear on the school division and the community. Each school has emergency and contingency plans in place to respond to different types of events as they occur. Each school has also established a crisis team that is an integral part of the school’s emergency management plan. The school division works closely with local law enforcement, emergency, and fire/rescue agencies to coordinate responses to particular incidents. The school division uses a variety of methods to contact parents in an emergency: • Announcements on radio /TV stations • the school website: http:// www.rappahannock.kl2.va.us/ • via email through: www.schools-out.com/index.jsp Note: Parents who wish to receive free email alerts from schools-out.com must register on that website. Note: We will post emergency notifications on the two websites above, provided we have electrical service or dialup phone service. Note: The superintendent’s Committee begins work on sludge ordinance By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The immediate pressure on Rappahannock County’s sludge issue may have subsided, but the issue has not gone away. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy and Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke have assembled a committee for input on drafting an ordinance to regulate the land application of sewage sludge in the county. The .fiveperson group met for the first time Wednesday in the county meeting room on Gay Street to begin fleshing out a proposal. Joining McCarthy and Luke on the committee are Susan Trumbo of Recyc Systems and Tim Bondelid and Rick Kohler, who were appointed to the committee by RappFLOW and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, respectively. The county has had a ban on the land application of sewage sludge since 1994. However, since sludge application is allowed by state law, the county’s ban would likely not withstand a strong legal challenge. The sludge issue came to a head in recent weeks when two county farmers applied for permits to spread treated sewage sludge in place of fertilizer on their properties. Both farmers have since withdrawn their permit applications, but county leaders want to have an ordinance in place to regulate any future sludge applications. “The immediacy has been taken off with the withdrawal of the application,” McCarthy said. As a starting point, the committee is working from a draft biosolids ordinance created by the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Depart ment of Health along with haulers and appliers of biosolids. “We’re not going to get to any conclusions today, but just make sure we’re on the same path,” McCarthy said. The county will need to hire a biosolids monitor to ensure the ordinance is followed, but the costs associated with monitoring will be reimbursed by the state. Added costs could possibly come into play if the county chooses to run tests beyond what the state requires. Bondelid said he was concerned that the state does not require testing for PCBs in sludge. If the county wants to ensure that sludge spread on county land is free of PCBs, additional tests would be necessary. The committee also plans to develop specific requirements for public notification and land buffers around areas of sludge application and protocol for maintaining a central registry of where and how often sludge is applied on land in the county. The registry information would be available to prospective buyers if a property vyere up for sale and would also be taken into consideration if a landowner applies for a change of land use. McCarthy scheduled another meeting for Oct. 25 in the hope that the committee could have a rough draft of the proposal to show the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors before the board meets Nov. 6. The board will then discuss whether the proposed ordinance is ready for a public hearing, which will likely happen in January or February, McCarthy said. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com office also maintains an email list to contact parents and other interested citizens. If you wish to be added to that list, send an email to: rchappell@rappahannock.kl2.va.us Safety Drills will be held at both schools in the coming weeks Staff at the two schools will undergo additional training on the use of the crisis management plans. To provide practice for staff and to familiarize students with the procedures, the principals plan to conduct safety drills before the end of October. Melissa Delcour Keynote Speaker at Civil War Conference On October 6th, RCHS teacher Melissa Delcour delivered a keynote address to the 9th annual Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War. Ms.Delcour’s speech was entitled “J.E.B. Stuart: American Knight.” Last year Ms.Delcour had a cover article on Stonewall Jackson published in Military History Magazine. She is attempting to finalize a book deal with a university press and is hard at work on that endeavor. Congratulations! Construction Update • We will hold a dedication ceremony for the new RCHS Track/Football-Soccer Field at l:45p. m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, before the Homecoming football game. The track is closed until further notice - probably until Spring 07 - because of construction delays. • The new gym and band room are nearly finished. The final gym floor finishing and band floor carpeting should take place this week. We expect to be able to use these rooms by Nov. 1. Support the RCSSA and RCPS Athletics — Sign-up to Play in the Panther Classic Golf Tournament! Event is at Bowling Green CC- South Course on Oct. 15, 9:00 AM. 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Varsity football wins! By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Varsity Football team won their first game in over a year, beating Chincoteague High School with a smashing score of 48-8. “I was very happy to watch these boys win a game,” said Coach Pullen. “They have always come out and given it their best shot.” Pullen said that the Chincoteague team’s size and numbers were comparable to the Panthers, which allowed the Varsity team to focus more on the game. Players of the team were elated as they racked up stellar personal statistics. Bobby Czekaj had 137 rushing yards on six carries, scoring two running touchdowns for the Panthers. “Bobby Czekaj is one of the fastest kids in the district,” said Pullen proudly, “He really proved what he is capable of if the team can give him room to run.” Adam Gessner led a strong defensive line with seven tack- # les and two assists. Corey Hitt r and Erik Montague also played a strong defensive game with five tackles and two assists each. Of the few passes made in the game, however, was a 63 yard touchdown as quarterback Jonathon Butler threw to Irving Smith. Butler also scored a four yard for a touchdown in the first half. Sophomore Daniel Rollins was able to intercept a Chincoteauge pass, completing a 40 yard touchdown, and kicked five extra points for the Panthers. The team was thrilled to have their first win of the season. “We were having some rough times, but, I am glad we got that win,” said Gessner, “Now that we’ve got that win we should be over the hump, hopefully. Gessner said that he hopes that the team does not get over confident. “It’s definitely not the time to relax, now that we are getting into the district,” Czekaj added. 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Varsity Volleyball team stumbles and rebounds By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Lady Panthers stumbled last Thursday, losing their first game of the season against the Strausburg Rams. “We played our worst volleyball of the season during the first 30 minutes of the game,” said head coach Jared Nieters. “I think the girls had it built up in their minds that Strausburg was somehow better than us.” The Panthers lost the first match 25-13 with the Rams immediately scoring 10 points in the second match. Nieters said that the team rallied together for the rest of the game with encouraging results. “Once the girls realized that they weren’t better than us we made a decent comeback,” he said. The team won the third match handily with a score of 25-12. The following match they were only three points short of tying the final match with a score of 25-22. The final score was 3-1. The girls continued to bounce back as they destroyed Manassas Park Tuesday night. Their first match had a score of Wakefield Sports Wakefield Soccer Wins! The Wakefield Owls Varsity Soccer team had their first victory of the season last Tuesday after playing Massanutten Military Academy. Pablo Corvinos scoring two goals, and a goal was also scored by Alex Shafran. “Pablo and Alex were working well together well as forwards,” Head varsity Coach Jeff Perry said. “We played well as a team this time, the mid fielders were able to give the ball to the forwards and the defense kept the ball from our net.” The final score was 3-1. Earlier in the week the Owls The Unexpected in Madison! Fine Wines & Seasonal Cuisine in the Country Sunday Brunch from 11-3 every Sunday Just drop in or Call for Reservation Visit our website for Full menus and Wine list Hours: Lunch Tues.-Sat 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner Wed.-Sat. 5-9 pm 540-948-5095 217 N. Main Street Madison, VA 22727 www. madisoninnva. com 1 Restaurantj lost 4-0 to Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy. Last Thursday, the team lost 2-1 in a home game against Fresta Valley. Lady Owls fight hard The Wakefield Girls Varsity Volleyball played well in last Monday’s game, winning a match against Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy, although winning the SVGA Patriots came back strong winning the game with a match score of 3-1. The girls defeated Massanutten Military Academy last Tuesday, beating them with a score of 3-0. Thursday, the Owls were unable to pull together a victory against Fresta valley losing 3-0. The Lady Owls record is now 4-7. Cross Country Dan Carrier finished 44th out of 102 runners in the DAC cross country meet held at RMA last Tuesday. 25-2, a rare occurrence in rally scoring volleyball. Rally scoring means that a team doesn’t have to serve the ball to gain a point, which means that the Panthers only made two mistakes. The Panthers easily won the two subsequent matches some with scores of 25-6 and 25-16. “I think that our girls came out and wanted to prove that they were a champion team,” said Nieters. “We still have a shot.” The Panthers record now stands at 15-1 overall, and they are now in second place in the district standings. Strausburg also has one loss in their record but after the game against Rappahannock they are now first in the district. The Panthers will face Strausburg once again on October 24, at a home game. This week the Panthers will face George Mason High School during an away game on Thursday and host Madison County on the following Tuesday. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com FANTASTIC FRESHMAN: Connor Settle ran a 106 yard touchdown in last week’s game. Freshman Football works to stay competitive By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Panther’s freshman football team lost last week’s game against Luray with a score of 20-42. 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The 2006-2007 4-H year is beginning By Jenny Kapsa Special to the Rappahannock News 4-H Clubs are starting up again for another productive fun year of educational programming designed for youth between 9-19 years of age; programs for pre-4-H members are available for 5-8 year olds. 4-H, which stands for Head, Heart, Hand and Health offers: • Hands on learning • An opportunity for youth to manage 4-H clubs through elected officers and by following parliamentary procedure when conducting all meetings. • Free programming for ment! Call today!! [avstad, 987-9342. 4-H Livestock Club (ages 9-19) l Learn to purchase, I raise, care for and possibly ' sell an animal. This club offers hands-on information that is useful for all youth who own or have an (interest in livestock. The next Club meeting will be October 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Extension Office. Jim Massie, 937-5361. The Mutt-kateers 4-H Dog Club (ages 9-19) If you want to learn how to • Volunteers an opportunity to work with county youth. • Fun! Fun! Fun! 4-H is designed to be a fun way for youth to learn something that is enjoyable and useful to them.. The mission of 4-H is to assist youth, and adults working with those youth, to gain additional knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will further their development as self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society. Current Rappahannock County 4-H Clubs: Amissville 4-H Club (ages 5-19) Come and have a wonderful time making crafts and participating in community service activities. Jennifer Gray (“Mama G”) has been involved with 4-H for years and provides a fun, hands-on learning experience for all of her club members. The next Club meeting will be October 27, 6 p.m., at Bethel Church. Jennifer Gray, 937-3899. 4-H Cloverbud Club (ages 5-8) If you have a 5-8 year old who likes arts and crafts and working and playing with other children, then have your child join the Cloverbud Club! Come with your child to the Extension office and learn about the many possible activities that you can join. Parents are asked to attend the club meetings with their children and will be asked to participate in the programming. More involvement = more program variety = more fun, so come and get involved! The next meeting will be November 8 from 5:30 - 6:30 at theExtension office. For more information please call Stacey Bailey at 635-9296 or Diana Corbin at 547-3452. 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club (ages 9-19) Learn to make the best chocolate chip cookies ever! Club members learn the secrets of successful cooking and learn to create outstanding crafts. Limited enroll The next Club meeting will be November 8 3:45-4:45 p.m., at the Extension Office. Stacey Bailey, 635-9296 4-H GPS Club (6th - 8th graders) Club members of this new 4-H Club will ei\joy learning to use a hand held GPS unit, using Geospatial technology, and learning to Geocache. Geocaching involves inputting latitude and longitude coordinates into a GPS unit and searching for a nearby cache (or treasure!). To learn more about Geocaching, go to www.geocaching.com. This club will be FUN and will teach its participants useful information about GPS. The next Club meeting will be October 19, 3:30-4:30 at Rappahannock High School, room 112. Elementary students who wish to join this 4H Club can take a bus to the H.S. Ron Vickers can be reached at rcvickers@rappahannock.kl2.va.us . 4-H Honor Club (ages 13-19) The 4-H Honor Club is designed for senior 4-H members who have been in 4-H for at least a year and have either been CITs or counselors at camp or who will hold an officer position in a 4-H club in the 2006-2007 4-H year. Club members will act as mentors to all other 4-H members and will frelp the other clubs learn how to complete project books and give tips on giving presentations. They will also perform community service activities in the county and will fund raise to have money fpr fun teen trips. For information about meeting times and location, please call David Massie at 937-5361 or Diana Corbin at 547-3452. 4-H Junior Garden Club (ages 9-19) Participants learn about gardening by visiting farms, performing community service projects, learning to garden, and making garden-related crafts. The next Club meeting will be October 24 from 3:45-4:45 at the Extension Office. Sally raise, care for and train a dog, you should join this club! Sally Petty knows the ins and outs of working with dogs. Skills learned from this club are very useful for any family with a dog. For information on- activities and meeting dates for this club, contact Sally Petty at 987-9632. 4-H Performing Arts Club (ages 12+) Also known as the Rapp Pack, club members will enjoy opportunities for auditions and stage works with the Ki Theater and other local production companies. Annual participation in the Share the Fun talent show is essential for this club as well as an annual community service event. Project books or portfolios will be expected at the end of the season. Call Cherl Crews at 9372737 or email her at livingsky@wizard.net for more information. Shredders Ski Club 1UT / If you enjoy skiing and snow boarding and would like to learn more about these sports and want to hear from the professionals in the ski industry, this club is for you. The next Club meeting will take place October 23, 3:45 - 5:15, at the Extension Office. 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Searching for the sound By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News Ryan Benyo composes his music with one thought in mind. Hope. “When I was writing songs for ‘Searching For the Sound’ (his current CD),” he said, “I wrote to help people. Now I realize that those songs help me.” Five months ago, Benyo’s world was nearly perfect. He planned to complete his freshman year at Lake Braddock High School in Fairfax County around the same time that ‘Searching For The Sound’ hit the airwaves. The 10-song work presented him as a young man who desired to fill listeners with inspirational lyrics and smooth, soothing melodies. He wrote, arranged, sang and pro duced each song with the same type of love and care that a parent gives his or her child. Even some local establishments offered him gigs, and when he accepted, usually his friends—and he has many— came to listen and offer their support. Because he did not have a driver’s license, his mother, Mary, his biggest fan, often chauffeured him and his piano to his gigs. Warren Memorial Hospital Welcomes Nancy T. Kenney, M.D. Geriatric Medicine Physician Center for Healthy Aging 842 North Shenandoah Avenue • Front Royal, VA | Dr. Kenney is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her residency at the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine and has special interest in caring for the health needs of adults over age 65. Call 636-0123 to schedule an appointment “And now I see this world falling on me.” From the song, Fallen Just when he found himself on the brink of musical success, his world fell apart. Mary passed away from aplastic anemia, a rare disorder that limits the bone marrow’s production of blood cells. The disease generally strikes people in their 30s and 40s, but is often curable. “I was so buried in the release of my CD, I didn’t see (her death) coming,” Benyo said. “Mom did so much for me. She never really got a chance to listen to all of my songs.” Reeling from Mary’s death, Benyo packed up his belongings and the life he knew. He headed to Castleton to live with his dad Bob, step-mother Amy and brothers Patrick and Christopher and enroll as a sophomore at Rappahannock County High School. “Cuz I am here now, teaching you how, to start your life Out of the ground until when I come home Time’s cast into stone, it’s hard to find me now When I’m searching, when I’m searching for the sound.” From the song, Searching For the Sound Music always has been paramount in the Benyo family. His mother played the clarinet. His aunt, his mother’s sister, Ann, not only sings but also plays the flute, guitar and piano. 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Stock # 94784 2003 Cadillac CTS 4 Dr Sedan Cashmere, Light Neutral, 34,380 Miles 3.2 liter 6 Cyl. Dohc Fuel Injected Antnmatir *21,400 Stock # 74024B 'Hi .'T'ivV ■w— Doing Business the Old Fashioned Way ...with a Handshake & a Smile. 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA wwwJimharrisauto.com 540.347.3341 800.255.6377 ability in the family lies. Dad doesn’t even know how to play the radio,” Benyo said, laughing. “Christmas carols, other holidays and birthdays, we always had a piano and my aunt or I would play.” Benyo took his first piano lesson at age seven. It was not so much his decision, but his parents’. They purchased a piano and waited until he was mature enough to take an interest in the instrument. “Mom was so sure that I’d play the piano, and I wanted to take the lessons,” he said. “I caught on quickly, and I was playing some big time classical stuff. I never practiced, because I didn’t like it.” “Climb out of my heart and into my dreams.” Dream Written and performed by Ryan Benyo On Searching For The Sound Alter tailing lessons lur four or five years and entertaining at family gatherings, Benyo realized that he could make music his future. Practice turned serious. He composed and arranged music. He soon accepted jobs from whatever organization or business would hire him to play. Ironically, his first job as a pianist for retirement homes throughout Northern Virginia is a treasured memory. “Sometimes, the best thing you do with your talent is not the much enjoyable, but I had no problem playing for nursing homes,* said Benyo, who made $35 an hour. “That’s where I learned to perform. Everyone has to start somewhere - open mikes, not asking for money. I didn’t play pop in an Irish dancing place. I learned to play things that I didn’t really like to play, but they wanted to hear it. I don’t get stressed out when I performed.” Well, almost never. About two months ago, Benyo landed a gig at Borders Books in VJarrenton. This would be his introduction to a new community, he thought. So, he hauled his equipment from his home in Castleton to the store and played his music. When only a handful of people showed any enthusiasm for his efforts, Benyo thought he had disappointed the Borders management. “What I thought was a disaster,” he said, “was probably a big move for me and my career.” Benyo heard just a smattering of applause from those who came to see and hear him. What he did not realize was that there were people drinking coffee upstairs and others browsing through the thousands of books and CDs downstairs who also enjoyed his performance. So, Benyo will entertain the Borders faithful again Friday and Saturday. His Friday performance includes a special reception for area teachers. Saturdays gig will be a two-hour show. “What music is now is not what it will be in five years from now. What’s popular now is not what will be popular then,” Benyo said. “Where I come from, you like rock or rap. You don’t like both. And I was having trouble fitting in there.” Looks as if his relocation to Rappahannock County is a perfect fit. *** Over the past several days, Benyo has spent some of his free time writing down the lyrics from his Searching For The Sound CD, as well as Fallen, a new single that he will place on a new CD slated for a January or February 2007 release. For a young man who composed music to inspire others, he soon found himself finding comfort in what he wrote. He dedicated Fallen to his mother, who never got the chance to hear his completed Searching. CD. “(Her death) didn’t hit me until a couple of weeks ago,” Benyo said. “I’d be taking a test, get a flashback, and I’d be done for the day.” Fortunately for Benyo, his immediate family offers tremendous support. Dad Bob and step-mom Amy helped him finance his CD. More than the money that they provided, Benyo received their strength and encouragement in planning and producing his music. He also has their blessing with the development of his website,www.ryanbenyo.com, “With my CD, people are usually impressed, but I think it has something to do with my age,” said Benyo, who will tu!m 16 in April. I always try to make my music better. I’m always trying to make sure that I’m not held back.”

The six main stages^ of Apple Butter preparation All photos by Bruce Jones I Bushels of apples are ready to be cored and cut up before they are taken to the cannery in Keezeltown where they will be converted to applesauce and then apple butter. £* Faithful Lions Club members like Yogi Bear wash the apples before they are cut. f O Lion Bob Anderson chairs the work crew that this year included some 30 volunteers including Bob Metcalfe, Emerson Williams, Roger Andrews and Paul Laskey. Apples cooking down in nine large steam vats. Over 50 bushels of apples were cut and processed. wThis process separates the applesauce from the stems and the seeds. «o> These kettles of applesauce will through a final cook down before a wondrous sprinkling of spices and other ingredients are added. Rappahannock County <: OcL^4e ^aiMiirs Coca ftp 2»Washi#0fiF^ *S|ra 8-4 p.m. * ] •pahannOck Studio and pry Tour weekend ; ir Pie Washington^pfct 4-H Cook-off lannockCoun Where to find By Bruce Jones and Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock’s apple orchards are loaded with apples. They reflect all the fall colors of greens, reds, oranges and yellows and their bounty brings an annual ritual that is looked forward to with great anticipation. Get your toast and biscuits ready. The Rappahannock Lions Club will be selling their famous apple butter again this fall at various Rappahannock locations throughout October and November. The first venue will be this coming Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock Farmers Coop. Both pints and quarts will be available and all monetary proceeds from the sale of the Lions apple butter will go back exclusively to Rappahannock needy community individuals and organizations. This has been a Rappahannock Lions tradition for years. At its core The late Paul Nichols started the Rappahannock Lions apple butter project back in the mid 70s some 30 years ago. The first year was done by hand stirring the apples in copper kettles in the Rappahannock Coop parking area. It has gone to many other locations where there were canneries available since that time. For the past 10 years, the Lions have processed the apple butter at the Keezletown Community Cannery near Harrisonburg, VA. This cannery has its own history as it was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Its most pressing meaning for the Lions Club is transporting 50 bushels of cut up apples to Keezletown and transporting back the same in gallons of apple butter! It goes without saying that the manpower necessary has its work cut out for them. This year some 30 persons started at 6 a.m. in the morning and returned back to Rappahannock sometime after 10 p.m. that evening. Their work is well worth it so plan to stock up. If you don’t get to the coop this Saturday, check the Upcoming Events section in the Rappahannock News for future locations where you can find it. Prices for this apple butter treat are $5 for a pint and $7 for a quart. ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ plays at The Theatre By Emery Lazar Special to the Rappahannock News On Sunday, October 15, at 3 p.m., the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will sponsor the showing of A1 Gore’s hit movie about global warming at The Theatre in Washington, Virginia. Tickets will be available at the box office starting 30 minutes before the show for $6 per adult and free for students. The movig is rated PG and has a run time of 100 minutes. “An Inconvenient Truth,” narrated by former vice president A1 Gore and directed by cinematographer Davis Guggenheim, is based on Gore’s recently published book of the same title. The film has received rave reviews nationally and is a “must see” for everyone who cares enough about our globe to save it. The setting of the movie is a lecture hall in which A1 Gore presents his slide show on global warming to a live audience—something he had already done over a thousand times around the world. Mr. Gore’s presentation is compelling and passionate. At the same time, he is relaxed and witty, which makes this movie particularly enjoyable to watch, despite its very serious and worrisome topic. He introduces himself to the audience by saying, “I am A1 Gore. I used to be the next President of the United States.” And when the audience erupts in a roar of laughter, he adds in his characteristic deadpan, “I don’t find that particularly funny.” But this film is not about politics. It was produced to educate and appeal to audiences regardless of their party affiliation. A1 Gore presents the scientifically complex phenomenon of global warming in words that everyone can understand. He documents his narrative with authoritative data presented in charts, graphs, and before- andafter photographs of natural phenomena such as melting glaciers. He even uses cartoon characters to make a point while simultaneously injecting some levity. Gore’s presentation is very persuasive. The movie demonstrates that global warming is not just a theory: it is a critical reality supported by the consensus of the scientific community. The viewer will also have no doubt that we are dealing with a moral issue, because the habitability of our entire planet is at stake. In spite of the building global crisis, AJ Gore concludes his film on an optimistic note. He points out that there is hope if all of us make a concerted effort to reduce our use of fossil fuels through a combination of government initiatives, the development of new technologies by industry, and actions by. individual citizens. On the Road with Esther and Franklin Schmidt Two decades of Photojournalism By Claudia Mitchell Special to the Rappahannock News Esther and Franklin Schmidt had already transplanted from New York City to Arlington in 1972 but it was the toss of a coin that brought them to Rappahannock County. Heads would be a horseback riding weekend in Sperryville and tails would win a whitewater rafting weekend. Rappahannock won and the couple fell in love with the beautiful rural county which was - in so many ways - the opposite of their New York City origins. This Friday evening they will share their experiences of over two decades of photo shoots and road trips as guest speakers at The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and The Community (RAAC) Second Friday at the Library Series. Franklin remembers that the first photograph he took in Rappahannock was in 1973 and it was of Billy Wayland’s barn. The Schmidts kept coming back to the county on weekends and in 1979 bought an old farm house outside of Woodville. But it wasn’t until 1984 that both Esther and Franklin got the courage to give up their city lives and careers in academia to pursue their passions as professional, full time, photo journalists. Esther had an early experience in photographing children for their student pictures. She had been shown a school picture of a child at Sursam Corda by a very proud parent. But being a photographer she knew the picture was the worst quality she had ever seen and her heart went out to the mother. She vowed to help and started taking the school pictures herself so the parents and children could have the best memories they could. The couple gradually moved to photographing food, home interiors, and residential architecture. They have been contributing field editors to over fifteen national and regional magazines. Many times they are contacted to shoot and write a particular story but they have achieved such a reputation in the field that they are now able to follow their own interests and write and shoot subjects of their choice. Locally the Schmidts have Finger flying at its finest The celebrated guitarist Laurence Juber will give a solo concert at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia this Saturday, October 14 at 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. 6751253 or TheatreVA@aol.com Photo courtesy of The Schmidts worked on magazine stories about the Conyers House, Pete Cecere’s folk art collection, Charlie and Paige Coomb’s log home, the Beard’s log cabin, as well as the latest edition of Home & Design’s story on the art scene in Rappahannock, County. Esther and Franklin were privileged to write the cover story for Arts& Antiques Magazine,which featured the home and studio^ of the late sculptor Frederick Hart. Mr. Hart died before the magazine, was printed; the Schmidts now cherish their memories of the weeks they spent with the distinguished artist. The couple has published two books, “Cabin Kitchen and Baths,” and “Victorian Kitchens & Baths.” They also did the photography for a third book, “Prefab Homes”. They will be returning from their latest project, which took them to three different locations in the New Orleans area. This project for “Victorian Homes” will be titled, “Hope and Renewal.” They will share that experience with us, too. Please join us Friday, Oct. 13 for October’s Second Friday at the Library Series which starts at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library. There is no charge for the program and reservations are not needed. For more information please call RAAC at 540-675-3193.

Religious Notes New email prayer group forming for Moms. For information and to join, email rappmomspray@starpower.net Woodville Baptist Church will hold their Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 2:30 p.m. All ages are invited to come for food, fun, games and a hay ride. On Sunday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. there will be a joint service with the Promised Land Baptist Church and choir with Rev. Morris Freeman ministering. A time of fellowship will follow. For more information on these events, please call 9878188. Everyone is invited to attend Love and Faithfulness Church under David Clanagan Ministries, 321 South Royal Ave., Front Royal, on October 14, at 7 p. m., to hear guest Pastor Ginger Jarrells of Culpeper deliver a compelling message about God as well as hear Ginger sing some of her own beautiful gospel songs. This will be an evening you will not want to miss. The Usher Board of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Amissville, will be celebrating its annual day on Sunday, October 15, at 3 p.m. The guests for the afternoon program will be a spirit-filled singing group from Front Royal. The ushers would like as many churches as possible to be represented . If you cannot attend, pray that the Lord will bless this endeavor sponsored by the junior and senior Usher Board. Dinner will be served after the 11 a.m. service. For further information call Linda Mallory at 937-9878 or Pastor Lemuel Montgomery at 540347-1209. Slate Mills Baptist Church will be hosting its annual revival services October 15-18. Services will start at 7 p.m. nightly. The Reverend Joseph Baronet will preach on Sunday, October 15 and Monday, October 16. The Reverend Dallas Smith will preach on Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18. Special music will be performed nightly. Pastor Sandy Martin and his congregation invite all to attend. Forest Grove Baptist Church is having a fall festival on October 21 from 8 a.m to 4 p. m. There will be live music, hay rides, a moon bounce, delicious home-baked desserts, hot dogs, barbecue, chili, fried chicken, and ham biscuits. Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville invites you to attend its Fall revival beginning Sunday, October 22 through Friday, October 27. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with morning service to follow at 11 a.m. Each night, revival will begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday, Oct. 22, when services will begin at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Stacy Pearcy from Tennessee will be the guest speedier. Nursery and special singing will be provided for all services. Pastor Payne and congregation invite everyone. The church is located on U.S. 211 just west of the Route 229 intersection. Hope Hill Baptist church, Castleton will have its Fall Homecoming and Revival services beginning on Sunday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 1. Homecoming will begin during the Sunday School hour at 10 a.m. with former Pastor Dick Trout sharing with the adult class and the morning worship service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Hawkins who is a retired pastor from Chesapeake, Va., who grew up in Rappahannock County. Dinner will be served after the completion of the service. The afternoon service will include special music, testimony from former Pastor Trout, and preaching from Rev. Hawkins. Revival services will continue Monday through Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. For more information call (540) 829-4924. 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; whether the book is symbolic, and in what way; and how close we are to the fulfilling of the 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 to 17094 Lee Hwy at 6 p m. For more information call Mark Jarvis at (540) 229-1195 or email mark@championleamingcenters.org The Blue Ridge Chorale is seeking singers for its Christmas concert. Tfenors, baritones, and sopranos are especially needed. Rehearsals are every Monday night from 6:15 p. m. to 8:15 p. m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Culpeper. Babysitting available for a small fee. Call Judy at (540) 825-2859 or email at jiygore@aol.com. You’ll be singing Christmas music that is contemporary as well as classical, plus one song that was passed down orally from before the time when music was written. The Alpha course: An Introduction to the Christian Faith Little Fork church of Rixeyville invites the public to participate in an absorbing introduction to the Christian faith through a non-denominational, 11 week course entitled ‘Alpha.’ Alpha is an opportunity for everyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere of open discussion. Questions such as “What is the point of life?,’ “Is forgiveness possible?’ and “What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?’ will be explored in a low-key, friendly and fun atmosphere. ' The course started on September 20 and will continue on consecutive Wednesday evenings until the end of November. The course is free to participants, and dinner will be provided for those with more than hungry souls. For more information call Little Fork Church at 540-937-4306. Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell JF Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.mJ Worship 11 a.m. -P ' W. Trinity Episcopal f f? Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. i, Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. k. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. ; Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Chant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. ’’(CM Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter's Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m: Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675*3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m:, Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Mark Deangelis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist * V Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ■«r< ■ ■ • ■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 sen/ice. 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 pjn. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m.,Sunday School 10:45 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 3 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Class 7 Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. p.m. *4*?. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. ft ^ Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. m Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage h Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry ■ Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p,m. Saturday; Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Cld Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Hun Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amlssvllle Pastor Gene Nicholson . Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. «. jg Bethlehem Ministries Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher: Mackie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the book of Revelation at 6 p.m. service. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Con. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 Find your 2 new home w With the Rappahannock Sews Calm Youp Worries Have you ever been so worried about something that you can’t stop thinking about it? Do you worry about how you got into a situation, or how you’ll get out of it? A worrisome thought can stick in your mind until you feel overwhelmed. What can you do to feel better and calm your worries? In his letter to the Philippians, Paul says "Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer.. let your request be made known." (Philippians 4:6-7) The worrying isn’t getting us anywhere; taking action with prayer allows us to share our burden with God. We don’t have to bear it alone! Visit your church this week, tell God of your needs and thank Him for being there to listen. His peace will calm your worries. kl-11 H-F7 ttrin z*m Scr**y« Srtatlea ty Tbt Ammtctm at* Society Copyright ?006 *NffMpaper S«rve» P O Bo* 8187 CftarioOKvOa. VA 22908. ■wJurw^ ABERDEEN BARN KH Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (5401 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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This is his second Borders appearance and he is back by popular demand of staff and customers alike. ’A; yi^§g§^ Nachman returns S^-yv;v to m M On Wednesday evening October 18, Democratic challenger Jim Nachman again meets with Rappahannock voters in hia campaign to replace incumbent Eric Cantor, a Republican House whip, as the Seventh District ■ Representative in the United States Congress. Jim has already addressed campaign gatherings in Amissville and Harris Hollow. Next Wednesday he comes to the southern part of the County, to meet with > Rappahannock residents at the Slate Mills farm of Wendy and Bob Weinberg, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All Rappahannock voters who would like to meet and support Jim are cordially invited to attend the event. The entrance to the farm is on Passfield Lane, which runs off Quaintance Road (Route 607) where it intersects with Slate Mills Road (Route 707). Please RSVP if possible, to 640-547-3993, so that * ample refreshments can be planned. Anyone who would like to act as a sponsor for the event is requested to call the same number. ■ 4 Jim’s talk on October 18 will address the importance of v.. providing new leadership on the Hill: a Democratic msyority in the House and Senate will better protect both our national security interests abroad and our social security and Medicare programs at home. Independent commentators, such as Charlie Cook of Cook Reports, are showing trends that make such Democratic majorities attainable in 2006, and Seventh District voters will benefit from having g|a Representative and a Senator who are part of these new majorities, Nachman believes. The Seventh District contest provides an ideal oppor- ’ tunity for a true referendum on the record of the current ; Republican Congress and the Bush Administration. The >•• • incumbent is the only Representative from Virginia who is ii % part of the House Republican leadership circle, which he , serves as a party whip, so he cannot distance himself from 5 the record which he helped his colleagues Tbm Delay and Dennis Hastert push through the House. Voters who do not approve of that Republican record can make that known on Election Day by voting for the Democratic challenger in the Seventh District, Jim Nachman, instead of Republican incumbent Eric Cantor. P % • October 28th Mppili&oock i&lb<I vilfirt Ii«|q« ■ (rain date, Sunday, October 29th) Please join us for the Third Annual Strutt Your Mutt! It's fun for the whole family and your dogs too. Raise money for homeless pets & Win Great Prizes!! New location this year at Mountain View Dog Training in Amissville 10 a.mm -3 p.m. (Directions: From Rt. 211 turn onto Rt. 642 (drive*: way is between church and Post Office). The street address is 766 Viewtown Road.) Eryoy Live Music by Bare Witness & Tommy G! Download pledge forms and details on our website rawldogs.org or call the shelter 937-3336. 4' .■■■. * — ■ ——— — -V"* x l Special spices: Chili Cook off on Nov. 5 This woman is keeping the lid on her secret chili recipe for the 4-H Chili Cook-Off Bluegrass Festival to be held on Sunday, November 5 at the Rappahannock County High School. Come taste Debbie Sviatko's delicious chili and help support 4-H in Rappahannock County. Seeya there!!!

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. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Starting in October: Free acting lessons/theatre games In anticipation of the Ki Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on December 8,9 and 10, Charlene James-Duguid will offer free acting lessons and theatre games for children in the Jamieson Room of the Rappahannock Library, 4 p. m. to 5:30. Children 4 to 6 years old: Tuesdays, October 17,24, and Friday, November 3 Children 7 to 11: Wednesdays, October 18,25, November 1 Young People 12 and olden Thursdays, October 12,19,26, November 2 All children are invited to attend any or ail of the sessions. Auditions for children’s roles will be in early November. Classes are not required for auditioning but will be a good way to prepare for a part. Please call (540) 937-4727 for information and to let us know who will be attending. A photo or snapshot is also requested. uct. x* Beanes covers by Glass Onion Hear live music at Griffin Tavern from 8-11 p.m. Come out and help the guys name their second band and hear a preview of what they sound like. For information, phone 675-3227. Oct. 13: Second Friday at the Library Series: Smoke and Mirrors: Photo Journals of RankRn and Esther Schmidt The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community(RAAC) will host photo-journalists Esther and Franklin Schmidt for October’s Series event. The Series is presented at 8 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Library and is free to the public. No reservations are necessary. Oct. 14: “Remembering Betty Washington Lewis” The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their 11:30 a. m. meeting at the home of Cathy Champigny. The program “Remembering Betty Washington Lewis” will be presented by Mrs. Guy Oldaker of “Western View". Betty Washington, the younger sister of George Washington, was bom in 1733 and died on March 31,1797, while visiting her daughter in Culpeper County. The Oldaker property is the resting place of Betty Washington. For more information, call Maggie Francis at 540987-8291. Oct 14: Rock a Billy by Billy Clements and the Pickups Hear live music at Griffin Tavern from 8-11 p.m. These guys are really good and lots of fun. For information, phone 675-3227. Oct. 14: C.C.V.F.C. 50th anniversary celebration Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company wilt celebrate its 50th anniversary with cake and beverages on October 14 from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. The event will consist of fire equipment displays and Open House, Children Fire Prevention Training/prizes, free blood pressure screening and snow cones and cotton candy, smoke detectors and batteries. Oct. 14: 2005 Cabernet Franc Release - “Let’s Be Franc” If s time to release the '05 Cabernet Franc! Mark your calendars for a Fall celebration of this classic Virginia red wine and the colors of autumn. Robbie Limon, a talented area vocalist (www.robbielimonband.com), will entertain us with his classic rock sound during the afternoon from noon to 6 p. m. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the crisp fall weather, a glass of red wine, and good music! General Admission is free and open to the public. Wine Tasting $3.00, to include logo glass. Don’t miss it! Oct. 14: Fall Wine & Music Festival Get away and enjoy a crisp autumn day with the folks at Sharp Rock Vineyard for an afternoon of great music, wine, and gourmet food. Relax to the music of “Scuffletown”, an acoustic duo that plays solid original folk music with zest, a little mischief, and a great deal of instrumental talent. Bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy views of Old Rag Mountain, and spend a day relaxing at one of the most beautiful vineyards in Virginia. We will have plenty of wine specials, and a raffle for a night in one of our B&B cottages as well as other great items. Time is noon to 5 p.m. $10.00/person includes tasting, a glass of wine and music. Rain or shine. For information call (540) 987-8020. Oct. 14-15: Smokehouse Winery Annual Harvest Festival Come taste unique Meads (traditional, cider, cyser, bragget) and enjoy tasty treats and see local and regional musicians. Plus, purchase unique gifts ranging from bottles of Mead to homemade dulcimers to Celtic glass sun catchers. Phone (540) 987-3194 for information. Oct. 14,15: Seventh Annual Wine Festival at Unicorn Winery On October 14,15 the Unicom Winery will hold its Seventh Annual Wine Festival from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. This year’s featured guest will be the Heartwood Winery of Fredericksburg. Food will be provided by Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant. Plus, crafters, games for children, wines for adults and fall colors for all! Fee for food. 489 Old Bridge Road, Amissville, Va. 20106. Call 540-349-5885 or visit www.unicomwinery.com for more information. Oct. 15: “An Inconvenient Truth” film screening in The Theatre Al Gore’s hit movie about global warming will be shown in The Theatre at Washington on Sunday at 3 p.m. (Rated PG; 100 minutes.) The box office opens at 2:30 p.m. for ticket sales; admission is $6 for adults and students are free. Sponsored by RLEP. (The film is reviewed by Emery Lazar in this issue.) Oct. 15: Panther Classic Golf Tournament The $1,000,000 Panther Classic Golf Christmas in Little Washington The Christmas Committee of the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association is planning for this year’s Christmas Parade to be held on Sunday, December 3. While the parade is held on Main Street in Washington, we’re looking for participation from throughout the county. Look for the Rappahannock Band in their new uniforms and other new and returning favorites. Please contact Denise Chandler at 675-1200 or email her at dkchandler® adelphia.net or Anita Sherman at 675-3338 or email her at asherman@timespapers.com Tournament will begin on Sunday, October 15, at 9 a. m. with a shotgun start, at Bowling Green C.C. (South Course) in Front Royal, VA. The format will be a four-person Scramble Captain’s Choice. Holein-one prizes include: $1,000,000 (Paid out as a 40 year annuity) and a Ford Focus, Courtesy of Rappahannock County National Bank and Shenandoah Ford; various holiday trips and more. Lunch will be provided by Burgers’n’ Things after the Tournament. Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. You may enter individually or as a team. Registration Fee is $75 Per Player. Make checks payable to RCSSA and return with name, email, address and phone#, to RCSSA, P.O. Box 192 Washington, VA 22747. For more information including sponsoring a hole for $150, contact Tournament Director Jim Humbles at JKHumbles@aol.com or call 540-987-1218. Oct. 16: Ballet at Belle Meade A new session of ballet classes is beginning at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse! Ballet is a fun way to get fit and gain strength, flexibility and coordination! Registration is now open for pre-ballet, ballet and adult ballet and classes will begin Monday, October 16. For more information, including class times and descriptions, please call Meghan Cupp at (540)987-8081. Oct. 17: Piedmont Supervisor Candidates Forum The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) is sponsoring a candidates forum featuring the three individuals running for Supervisor in the Piedmont district. The forum will take place on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. The format will be a question-and-answer session for the three candidates moderated by James P. Gannon. Submit your questions and come to the forum to hear the views of all three candidates. For details, including instructions for submitting questions, visit www.RLEP.org. Oct. 17: Rappahannock Republican Committee meeting The Rappahannock Republican Committee will meet at 7 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. Although we will be focusing on the upcoming elections, a variety of topics of concern to conservatives and liberals alike will be discussed. Please come and join us in supporting Senator Allen and Congressman Cantor in their respective bids for reelection. For more information, please call Kirk Milam at (540) 631-0949 or (540) 727-7570. Oct. 18: Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its October meeting promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Culinary Arts classroom at Rappahannock County High School. Horticulture and design displays will be set up in the auditorium. It is important to call Helen Williams, 937-4279, or Mary Ann Krammes at 547-4441, if you are not attending. Information and a tour of the Farm-to-table gardens will be featured. Oct. 18: Congressional Candidate Jim Nachman returns On Wednesday evening October 18, Democratic challenger Jim Nachman again meets with Rappahannock voters in his campaign to replace incumbent Eric Cantor, a Republican House whip, as the Seventh District Representative in the United States Congress. At the Slate Mills farm of Wendy and Bob Weinberg from 5 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. All Rappahannock voters who would like to meet and support Jim are cordially invited to attend the event. The entrance to the farm is on Passifield Lane, which runs off Quaintance Road (Route 607) where it intersects with Slate Mills Road (Route 707). Please RSVP if possible, to (540) 547-3993, so that ample refreshments can be planned. Anyone who would like to act as a sponsor for the event is requested to call the same number. Oct. 19: Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed Starting at 6:30 p.m. at RappFLOW’s Sperryville headquarters: - “What is a healthy watershed?” a 20-minute orientation and discussion; - New opportui lities for community leadership. - What we are learning in the VA DEQ study of the Rush River (TMDL study). - New Rappahannock County “Clean Streams” Project All Invited! Questions? call Bev at 937-4038 The meeting room is at the old “Rae’s Place” in Sperryville next to the former Sunnyside at Old Schoolhouse, comer of Rtes. 211 and 522. Oct. 19: The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association meeting The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its meeting at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, October 19 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature last chance to prepare for winter. For information contact Ann Harman at (540) 364-4660. Oct. 19: Book Signing Come to the Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill for a book signing by local author Bob Metcalfe. This is just the book for you if you are considering building a new home or remodeling an existing one. Event runs from 4-6 p.m. in the Rappahannock Room. Phone 675-3227 for information. Oct. 19 & 20: Rappahannock Nonprofit Center The Nonprofit Center is hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on October 19 and 20 from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. at its new office location in Sperryville. The office is located at the comer of Rt. 522 and Rt. 211 in the building below Antique Tables Made Daily, In the former location of Rae’s Deli. The seminar is hosted by Grant Writing U.S.A. Seats are still available. The fee for the workshop is $395. To register please go to www.grantwritingusa.com or contact Melanie at 540-987-8011. We are pleased to offer this resource to our Nonprofit Community and look forward to seeing you there. Oct. 20: RAAC presents the film “Water” On Oct. 20 at 8 p. m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington, RAAC presents the film “Water" (PG-13,117 minutes). Set in the 1930s during the rise of the independence struggles in India against British colonial rule, the film examines the plight of a group of widows forced into poverty at a temple in the holy city of Varanasi. It focuses on a relationship between one of the women, who wants to escape the social restrictions imposed on widows, and a man who is from an upper caste and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. For five years, extremist groups waged a campaign of death threats, arsbn and riots to stop the production of “Water". But the filmmakers were not to be silenced. Oct. 20: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Friday, October 20 from 7-9 p. m. at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Group drumming is fun and has been proven to reduce stress. It can stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening Skills. All are welcome. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5-10 (children free). For more information, call Pine or Wendi at Sage, open every day. (540) 987-9699. Oct. 21: Wakefield Country Day School Fall Festival and Yard Sale The public is invited to Wakefield Country Day School’s Annual Fall Festival, which will take place Saturday, October 21st from 11 a .m. to 2 p. m. on the school grounds at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Hint Hill. Wakefield classes and clubs will offer food and sponsor booths, games, and activities for all ages to raise money for various projects and field trips that will take place throughout the year. There will also be a yard sale for WCDS families. Bring your quarters, and prepare to spend several hours enjoying a beautiful fall day in the Shenandoah Valley, while at the same time giving to several good causes! Oct. 21: Picking Party The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having its Picking Party on Saturday, October 21, 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 Auxiliary 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. Oct. 21: International Gold Cup Races The International Gold Cup is pleased to announce its pre-race entertainment for the 69th running of the International Gold Cup on Saturday, October 21st. Festivities include Sheila C. Johnson performing the National Anthem, the United States Navy Parachute Team, the “Leap Frogs,” and terrier races, making this one of the premiere outdoor fall events in the Washington metropolitan area. General admission car passes are $55 in advance and $65 week of race. A car pass admits one vehicle and six occupants. Tickets, reserved parking and hospitality tents are now available at www.vagoldcup.com or call the Virginia Gold Cup Association at (540) 347-2612 for more information on how to order. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended. Children 12 years of age and younger are admitted free with an adult. Oct. 21: An introduction to the World of Frame Drums An introduction to the world of frame drums on Saturday, October 21, at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576D Lee Hwy, Sperryville. Cost $25. No experience is necessary for this workshop, which is designed for mature teens and adults. Instruments are provided. Register early as space is limited. Call Pine and Wendi at Sage (540) 987-9699. Oct. 21 & 22: 50th Annual Dried Rower Sale and House Tour The 50th Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Church, and assisted by numerous community members, will be held on October 21 & 22. Tickets for the House Tour are available at any of the three homes on tour, or at Trinity Church in Washington VA, where the dried flower arrangements are displayed for sale. Jessamine Hill, on Tiger Valley Road, Seaway House, off Rt 637 in Flint Hill, and Bruton, on Rt 622 in Castleton are on the tour. All three homes, and tea service, are included in the $20 ticket price. The tea will be served, as in recent years, at the Middleton Inn, in Washington, VA., courtesy of Mary Ann Kuhn, owner and innkeeper. Tour hours are 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Tea is served from 2-5 p.m. both days. Individual homes may be visited at a price of $10 each. Oct. 22: Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance Tax Credit Seminar RCCA will meet at 2 p. m. at the Washington Town Hall. Would you like to lower your Virginia taxes? A panel of experts will discuss how to buy and sell tax credits related to conservation easements. If you are an easement donor looking to sell tax credits, come and meet some buyers. If you are looking to lower your taxes and are interested in buying tax credits, come and meet some sellers. For information contact Susann Graham, rccal 9 earthlink.net or leave a message at (540) 987-9118. Oct. 22: Dog Scouts of America troop forming Dog Scouts of America - new troop forming. Check out: www.dogscouts.com Join us for an information meeting on October 22 at 3 p. m. at 10 Estes Milt Rd., Sperryville. Well-mannered dogs on leash are welcome. This is a great family-oriented organization! Lots of activities to enjoy with your dog. For directions, more info, call: 540-987-9632 or e-mail: dogscouts148@yahoo.com. Oct. 27: Fairy Tale Walk Hearthstone School will hold its annual Fairy Tale Walk on the lower school grounds starting at 7 p.m. This is a favorite annual event, as parents, students and friends reenact fairy tales to the delight of the audience, which is led through the darkening twilight to each performance area, lit up by candles, lanterns and lights. Treats are provided for the children. This is a wonderful fall evening, and a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. All members of the community are welcome to attend and the Fairy Tale walk is free of charge. Please call the school office at 540-987-9212 for additional information. Oct. 27: Griffin’s Annual Halloween Bash This year’s bash features the music of local reggae band Street Legal. There will be a costume contest, spooky specials, “haunted house” decor and tons of fun. Dress up and come on out. Phone 675-3227 for information. Oct.27: RLEP Annual Meeting The festive RLEP Annual Meeting will take place on Friday, October 27, at 7:30 p .m., in the Flint Hill Fire House. All are welcome for social time, refreshments, a small auction, a brief presentation, and fun. Visit www.RLEP.org for information on RLEP’s activities. Oct. 28: Washington Fire and Rescue Yard Sale The Washington Fire and Rescue will have a yard sale on October 28 starting from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Come out and support your local fire and rescue department at its annual yard sale. If you have any items to donate please (540) 675-3615 for pick up and drop off. Oct. 28: Thrift Shop bag sale There will be a $5 bag sale on October 28 from 9 a m. to 3 p. m. at the thrift shop in Washington. For more information call Jean Alther at (540) 675-3844. Oct. 28: No Ordinary Person Ki Theatre presents its 10th annual evening of life stories on October 28 at 8 p. m. Told by our Rappahannock friends and neighbors and transformed for the stage. Nol Putnam relates the saga of his great commodore grandfather; Saundra Richardson narrates the tale of Awetash, a brave Eritrean/Ethiopian woman; and Cliff Miller touches our hearts with two stories about three of his farm horses. Tickets are $15 and reservations are suggested since a “sell out” is expected. For information or reservations call 987-3164 or e-mail community@kitheatre.org. Please leave your name, telephone number and/or e-mail address and the number in your party. Tickets will be picked up at the door. Oct. 29: Country Day School Open House The public is invited to a special Open House on Sunday, October 29th, from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. at Wakefield Country Day School, a preschool through twelfth grade college preparatory day school located at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. Come take a tour of the school and meet some of the faculty, staff, parents, and students who make up the Wakefield community. WCDS emphasizes scholarship in the classical tradition, and its stated mission is to develop each student’s character and intellect to its fullest potential. For more information, please call 540-635-8555, ext. 227. Oct. 29: OCH Team Event The annual Orange County Hunt Cross Country Team Event will be held Sunday, October 29 at Old Whitewood Farm near The Plains, with the popular Junior Hunter Championship, which drew 30 entries last year. The OCH Team Chase features teams of three to four horses or ponies galloping over a rolling course of walls, coops, rails and hay bales in two main divisions: Limit Hunters and Genuine Hunters. Team prizes are awarded for ideal time, best turned out, best hunt team and best family/farm team. A Genuine Hunter championship also is awarded. Call 540-253-5356 for prize lists. Entries close Tuesday Oct. 24. Nov. 4-5: Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour This year will mark the second annual event which drew over a 1,000 visitors last year. A food court has been added this year! Stop by the Washington Fire Hall, pick up your map and head out to discover or rediscover your favorite artist. The event will be held on November 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. A suggested $10 donation per person will be used to support the work of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Check out the association’s website at www.RAAC.org or phone (540) 6753193 for information. Nov. 4: Dinner for the well Please come for a dinner of special foods from South Africa to help raise money for a well to serve a clinic helping with the AIDS crisis in a remote region of South Afnca. The Rev. Nigel See EVENTS, Page B4

Obituaries Hilda R. Marshall Native of Boston Va. Hilda Ruth Marshall, 84, of Culpeper, died on Tuesday, October 10, at the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom March 18, 1922 in Boston, Va to the late Harry Clifford and Ruth Nethers Pettj Lillard. Mrs. Marshall was a lifetime member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and attended Culpeper Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and was an award winning cook. She had many of her recipes published in the Southern Living Magazines and the Annual Cookbook. She is survived by her children, Charles Terry Marshall and his wife, Brenda of Unionville, Debora Marshall Wilmot and her husband, John of Bealeton, four grandchildren, Matthew Brian Marshall and his wife, Crystal of Orange, Ashley Suzanne Keys and her husband, Matthew of Culpeper, Angela Wilmot Hull and her husband, Glenn of Azle, Tx, and James Doyle Wilmot of Azle, Tx. Additional survivors include four great-grandchildren, two nieces; and one great-niece; and a host of other extended family and friends including her very close friend, Gladys Williams. In addition to her parents, Inspiring. Tfiaugfifo by Randy Minter I PERPETUAL CARE Because death is eternal, we tend to think of cemeteries as perpetual resting places. Some cemeteries offer perpetual care plans that ensure that the grounds will be a portion of the purchase price of the grave in an endowment care fund. By conservatively managing these funds, cemetery operators ensure that there will be sufficient funds for plantings, grounds care, irrigation, road maintenance, grading, and other costs. In most states, endowment care funds are subject to laws that protect consumers. Perpetual care is one of the things you’ll want to take into consideration when preplanning your funeral and burial. We explain to the the various options you have for your funeral and burial. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, we are here to take care of the details and to make the whole process easier. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “We are but tenants, and. . . shortly the great Landlord w ill give us notice that our lease has expired" -Joseph Jefferson she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Doyle Marshall, her brother, Clifford Reid Lillard, and her sister, Hazel Lillard Hawkins. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 12, at 1 p. m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ted Fuson officiating. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Culpeper Baptist Church Building Fund, 318 S West St, Culpeper, VA 22701, &/or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 4634, Charlottesville, VA 22905, &/or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1747, Culpeper, VA 22701. Online condolences may be sent to www.foundandsons.com Mary M. Parrish Rappahannock resident Mary Merrill “Quita” Chandler Parrish died Monday, October 9. She was bom on October 30, 1921 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the third child of Alfred DuPont Chandler and Caroline Ramsay Chandler. Her family moved l>ack to Wilmington Delaware when she was a young girl, and she attended the Tatnall and Tbwer Hill Schools. On her 13th birthday, her family embarked on a sailing adventure to the Galapagos Islands. This is chronicled in the book “The Cruise of the Blue Dolphin”, written by her sister Nina. On returning she graduated from the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and Smith College, Northampton, Mass. She spent her winters in Cat Island, Georgetown, South Carolina and her summers on Nantucket. She was an accomplished sailor and swimmer. She married Isaac Lowe Parrish in 1946 and moved to Sewickley, Pa. After giving birth to their son Isaac Christopher, they moved to the Roberts Browning farm in Rappahannock County. Later they had three daughters, Mary Merrill, Laura Lowe and Carol Ramsay. She enjoyed living on the farm and was an avid gardener. She was greatly involved in Trinity Episcopal Church and was instrumental with the Episcopal Church Women in starting the dried flower tour, now in it’s 50th year. Mrs. Parrish carried her needlepoint everywhere since the age of twelve, and helped make many of the kneelers for Trinity Church. She loved to read and was influential in starting the Rappahannock County Library with Mary Jamieson and Dotsy Davis. In one fund raising effort, she produced a map of Rappahannock County with her drawings of historic houses and places. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Isaac “Ike” Parrish. Mrs. Parrish is survived by her four children and their families: Chris and Caroline Parrish, and Amelia, Lena and Isaac, all of Viewtown. Merrill and Philip Strange, Lily and Zander, all of Viewtown. Laura and Allen Heyward of Richmond, VA., Georgia Young quest of New York City, Isabelle Heyward of San Diego, CA., Thomas Heyward of Houston, TX. And Dan Heyward of Raleigh, NC. Carol Parrish and Paul Clark and Jules Clark of Mill River, MA, Galan Clark and Elyse Clark of Portland, OR., and Amara Clark of NYC. She is also survived by all four of her siblings, Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr. Alfred D. Chandler and his wife Dr. Fay Martin Chandler of Cambridge MA., Dr. Caroline C. “Nina” Murray of Cambridge and Nantucket, MA., William R. Chandler and his wife Harriet of Woodbury, CT., and Sophie C. Consagra of New York City. She is also survived by her sister-in Rappahannock County Great time to buy while interest rates are still low. David Adoff Real Estate (540)987-1168 (540)937-3502 DAVIDA@MRIS.COM Beautiful lodge style log home in a tranquil setting with distant mountain and lovely woodland views. 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For assistance with your residential real estate lending needs, please call Jason Brady at 540-987-9594. Jason Brady Vice President and Lending Off icer Rappahannock National Bank The hanking you deserve. The service you can trust. 7 Bank Road Washington. VA (540) 987-8384 www.rappahannockbank.com Member FDIC nr.ot* -law Jean M. Parrish of Rixeyville, and her longtime friend and companion, Aloha Hitt of Castleton. The funeral service will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, on Saturday, October 14 at 4 p. m. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Rappahannock County Library. William I. Connelly Family in Washington William I. Connelly, 84, of Warrenton, died on Sunday, October 8, at home. A native of New Orleans, he served in World War II in the Army Air Corps. While stationed in England, he met his beloved wife, E. June Connelly, affectionately known as “Red”. Their marriage of 61 years is a loving legacy to their children. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2005. He worked as an electric lineman for 28 years. He left line work in 1976 and worked as a maintenance engineer at Walter Reed Army Medical Center until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Connelly loved woodworking and gardening. He could often be found in his workshop where the smell of wood and varnish would signify another finished project. He shared a love of gardening with his wife and through the years they created many beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. He shared his love of fishing with his children sharing the intricacies of largemouth bass fishing. The quiet times spent on the banks of a pond were precious times for his children. In his retirement years, he became an avid collector of old English coins. He enjoyed many hours of study, learning the many facets of this fascinating hobby. During this time, he also began writing stories. Drawn from his days as a lineman and youth in New Orleans, these stories tell a life of hard work, laughter and love. His strong Catholic faith and love of God sustained him throughout his life. He will be missed by many Irappahann in the community and especially by his family. Mr. Connelly is survived by thirteen children : Wiliam E. (Shirley) Connelly ofiManassas, Walter T. Connelly (Carla McAdams) of Boonesboro, Md., Joseph E. (Bonnie) Connelly of Culpeper, Susanna (Larry) Holstein of Sandyville, WV, Judith (David) Mathias of Mathias, WV, Marianne (David) White of Catlett, Theresa (Jay) Miles of Bristow, Margaret (Rogei;) Boyd-Raley of Nanjemoy, MD, Stephen M. (Gina) Connelly of Alexandria, John B. (Nina) Connelly of Remington, Elizabeth Vermillion of Warrenton, Catherine (Clinton) Woods of Culpeper and Julianne (Jackie) Estes of Washington. Additional survivors include a brother, Bernard Connelly of St. Albans WV, and a sister, Ellen H. Connelly of Warrenton. Additional survivors include 38 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren. A Mass of Catholic burial will be offered on Thursday, October 12, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, at 10 a. m. Interment follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Building fund, 271 Winchester Street, Warrenton VA 20186. Branson L. Pullen Mechanic Branson Linwood Pullen 73 of Jeffersonton, VA went to be with the Lord on October 7 at his home. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a friend to many and loved by all. He was a retired mechanic and a jack of all trades. Mr. Pullen is survived by his wife of 38 years Eleanor Pullen, 12 daughters, Dyann Maddox and her husband Sidney of Rixeyville, Debbie Lacy and her husband Tim of Castleton, Tammy Darnell of Front Royal, Bernice Pullen of Culpeper, Karen Munoz and her husband Tbny of Culpeper, Cindy Green and her husband John of Madison, Brandy Hitt of Bealetbn, Gail Woodard and her OCK COUNTYl A River Runs Through It Under Construction/Coming Soon Perched above the Covington River with beautiful rock boulders. Dramatic 3000 square foot home with floor to ceiling glass. Designed and built by Donald Chandler, local award winning Architect. Wrap yourself in the serenity of trees, the sound of the river and enjoy the view from every room, olrea Denise Chandler 675-1200 Dapf % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCCS Washington 540-675-1190 Sperryville 540-987-9006 If your considering a purchase or investment, or would like your property effectively marketed to reach the highest level of buyers - give us a call. U *K ® our webpage or call for latest available properties - not all are in the MLS! TRIVIA: Chester Qap was called Happy Creek Qap and is named after Captain Thomas Chester. Butch Zindel, Broker, GRI ABR butch@rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew tbartl@earthlink.net www.RappahannockRealEstateResourses.com 01 husband David of JefFersonton, Karla Finchum and her husband Nathan of Moorefield, WV., also 40 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and his beloved pet “Bear”. Addition survivors include his sisters, Eva Menefee of Culpeper, Ann B. Scheckal of Gettysburg, MD and Shirley Pullen of Culpeper. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Pullen, mother Sadie Durham and son-in-law Charlie Elliott. Funeral services was held October 11 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, JefFersonton, VA Pallbearers was his grandsons, Ibny Baldwin, Joey Pullen, Eastman Darnell,Jr., Matthew Elliott, Kenneth Morris and dear friend Richard Jeffries. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715 Culpeper, VA 22701. Edward A. Butler Native of Rappahannock Edward Archibold Butler, 76, of Manassas died August 12. He was bom on February 20, 1930 in Rappahannock County. Mr. Butler was a veteran and construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Virginia B. Butler of Manassas, a son, Michael Edward Butler and his wife, Nomi of Linden, Va. Additional survivors include a sister, Maiy B. Sibert and her husband, Winston, of Salisbury, MD. Mr. Butler was predeceased by parents, Amos and Lillie H. Butler and brothers, Charles, Lewis and Robert Butler. Interment was in Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Arrangements by PiercePrice Funeral Home in Manassas. In loving memory of PFC Edwin A. Andino, II (“E.J.”) We, the family of E.J. Andino, would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our loving friends and family for the heartfelt love, support and friendship you shared with us at our greatest time of need. A very special thank you to Bethel Baptist Church, CloreEnglish Funeral Home, Wade Brummett, and Joan Proctor for their gracious abilities before, during and after the funeral service. Most importantly, please do not take for granted our Heavenly Father who gives us the strength to take one day at a time. With love, Cathy Andino, Billy and Hazel Settle, and Dean and Judy Settle. Events From Page B3 Mollink, rector of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Aukland Park, outside Johannesburg, South Africa, and his parishioners are helping in a rural area outside Matatiele. Folks at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, who enjoyed Rev. Mollink’s sen/ices during Jenks Hobson’s sabbaticals in 2001 and 20(06, seek to help him and his parishioners with this vital ministry by raising money to drill a well for the new clinic and counseling center. With a supply of safe water, health can be greatly improved. In addition, people in this remote region can irrigate gardens and grow some of their own food. Parishioners of the South African Church have collected recipes that reflect the varied cuisines that to make up South African cooking today. Try such delicacies as Goqwana Isopho (a Xhoxo bean soup), Chicken Sosaties, and Merictert (Milk Tart). There is no charge for the dinner, but contributions are greatly accepted. Dinner will be served at Trinity Episcopal from 6 p. m. till the food gives out. There will also be an opportunity to view a video of this ministry and see photos of those who are being helped. Nov. 5: 4-H Chili CookOff Bluegrass Festival There will be a 4-H Chili Cook-Off & Bluegrass Festival at Rappahannock County High School on Sunday, November 5th from 2 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. For more information contact, Hazel Zinn-Day at (540) 937-3185.

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Mount Lebanon Baptist Church is located on 19 Scrabble Road, Boston, Va. Founded in 1833, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church has stood unapologetically on the inspired word of God for nearly 175 years. Reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ has always been at the very core of each service, program, mission project and activity. Under the leadership of Pastor Dallas F. Smith since 1999, and with the blessings of God, the church as has experienced growth in all areas as follows: • 100 baptisms • Tremendous increase to membership, and attendance • Additional worship services, Bible classes and cell group studies • Exceptional financial giving to local and world-wide missions • A dynamic youth department for grades 7-12 • Exciting programs for children throughout each weekend • Multiple expansions to parking and buildings to accommodate growth • Recent purchase of land in nearby Boston for future expansions. This past summer brought many victories, beginning with more than 100 children who enjoyed an exciting weeklong Vacation Bible School. Soon thereafter, dozens of teens participated in a South Carolina mission project. Many from the college department then traveled to New York City on a nation-wide mission endeavor. Teams of adults have also been trained for Disaster Relief efforts, and are awaiting deployment. The Fall and Winter Seasons bring no break to the church calendar. The third annual Fall Western Outreach on October 31 is open to the public. Hundreds come dressed in Western garb, looking forward to a day of old-fashioned gospel music, preaching, games, pony rides, outdoor barbecue and fellowship. All three choirs are currently working together on a Christmas production filled with music and drama. A live outdoor Christmas Nativity will be open to the public each night December 20 thru 23. Motorists on Rt. 522 may drive through the lower parking lot for free hot drinks, cookies, and a closer look at the true meaning of Christmas. Regular Sunday services include early worship service at 8:30 a.m.; Sunday morning Bible study and fellowship at 9:45 a.m.; second worship service at 11 a.m.; evening service, youth and childrens programs at 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting and adult Bible study at 7:30 p.m. As you can see, God is truly blessing MLBC! With the addition of the recent 22 acres, everyone is excited to see what He will do next. Everyone is welcome! For more information about the church call (540) 987-8354 or Rev. Dallas F. Smith, at (540) 829-5883. Cave-Nirich exchange vows The downtown Front Royal gazebo was the setting for the August 18 wedding of Patsy Ann Cave of Culpeper and John Michael Nirich of Front Royal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burell C. Woodard of Sperryville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nirich of Amissville. Brandy Renee Pearre, daughter of the bride was present to share in her mother’s happiness. Connie Keyser of Culpeper was the maid of honor. She is also a very special friend to both the bride and groom. The couple was joined by numerous friends and family for the wedding reception on September 23 which was held at the Washington Fire Department. The bride is a 1975 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. The groom is a 1978 graduate from Stonewall High School in Manassas and is employed with Peter Kreyling of Sperryville. After a three-day honeymoon to the Poconas in Pa., 1he newlyweds now reside at Green Hill Forest in Front Royal. John Michael Nirich and Patsy Ann Cave Ricketts-Skaggs exchange vows Stacy Dawn Ricketts and Timothy Dale Skaggs were united in marriage on September 3 at the Flint Hill Fire hall. The noon ceremony was officiated by Pastor David Clansman of the Love and Faithfulness Church in Front Royal. The bride is the daughter of Doug and Tammy Ricketts and the brother of late Lee Ricketts af Washington. The groom is the son of Charlotte Skaggs and the late Lorrah Dale Skaggs of Front Royal. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a silk strapless pink gown with jeweled tiara and pearl necklace and earrings. The flower girl was Chelsie De Anna Skaggs, daughter of the groom. She wore a silk, pink tee-length dress and wore a flowered headband and she dropped rose petals before the bride came in. The best man was Stacy Berry of Stanley Va. Music was provided by Michael Ray and Danette Williams of Chester Gap. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Flint Hill fire hall. A bridal shower was given by Mrs. Angie Hickerson of Chester Gap on September 1 at the bride’s new home in Stanley. The bride is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and employed by Page Stacy Dawn Ricketts and Timothy Dale Skaggs County Memorial Hospital in Luray. The groom is employed by Daniel Jones Construction Company in Front Royal. The couple is now residing in their new home in Stanley, Va. PRICES REDUCED! .. ’ • & r. 'f , -i . >. -,ftf;.i>».'i. -as Gte-?'.t 5 Jfy Motivated Seller! Very nice Rambler located in Amissville, Virginia. Perfect for commuters who need easy I access to Rt. 211. This home features 4 bed-1 rooms, 2 baths, new carpet and new paint! JJUWKT $299,0001 Amissville, Virginia Charming Cape Cod in Village of Amissville. Room for expansion with 33 x 13 upper level. Great starter home or investment home. Detached 2 car garage, fenced back yard on almost 1 acre. $279,000 A New Listing! Rappahannock County 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Traditional has been updated but retains a lot of charm with crown moldings, heart pine floors and original details. Central A/C, Central Vac, storm windows, ceramic tile & marble. Features skylights in MBR, large covered porch, paneled shelf-lined library, new screened porch on rear, 2 garages, Home Warranty. $725,000 Pi Your Hometown Realtors - www.samsneadrealty.com 540-987-9243 □1 Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life uumeu i »' ^ v V i**£ /;*■ ' - , , !';//- 4 Mason Byron Smith Welcome Mason! Eric and Crystal Smith of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of their first son, Mason Byron Smith. Mason was bom on September 20 and weighed 9 lbs. 8 ozs. And was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Steve and C.C. Leake and Harry and Nancy Newlin. Great-grandparents are Lecie Leake and the late Roy B. Leake, Effie Foster and the late Turner Foster and Hany Brown Settle. Paternal grandparents are Johnnie and Cheryl Smith. Great-grandparents are Wilbur and Sue Atkins, Bob and Marlon Hagerty and Tbm Brown. Welcome Mason! We love you! It’s a boy Renee Nicole and Richard “Lee” Settle Jr., of Flint Hill are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Bradley Thomas Settle who was bom on September 13, 2006 at Fauquier Hospital Birthing Center at 8:30 a. m. Bradley weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 inches long. ; In addition to his parents, Bradley was welcomed by his sister, Katarina Settle-French, and his brother, Elijah - William Settle. Paternal grandparents are Terri and Terry Brooks of Amissville and Richard Lee and Tamera Settle of Flint Hill. Maternal grandparents are William and Kimberly Goodwin of Chester Gap. Great- grandparents are Ester and Richard Settle of Flint Hill, Thomas ' and Carolyn Leake of Chester Gap and Thomas and Betty Martin of Uniontown, Pa. Great-great-grandmother is La Murrel William of Chester Gap. Exceptional Brick Rambler located in Sperryville. 3BR/3BA home with a lot of space to roam. Living rm, Master BR, two other BR, dining rm, sunrm and kitchen all on main level. Full finished basement with full bath, rec rm, laundry rm, two other rooms, 2nd kitchen w/ bar. This home has a lot to offer. Priced below current Appraisal $379,000. SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED! 280 acres on Turkey Mountain in the heart of Thornton Hill Hounds Territory. Tremendous Views from building sites. Stone walls, streams and trails. Bounded by large tracts arid longtime landowners. Rare large parcel in Rappahannock County. Property is sold as is. ROW must be secured by new owner. Call for further details. $2,400,000 Totally Renovated 2BR/2BA Farmhouse located in the Historic District of Sperryville. This home was totally remodeled in 2006 w/ new kitchen & appliances, new bathrooms, refinished wood firs, new wiring, new insulation, new plumbing, storm windows and doors, high ceiling in living room, central A/C. This home features a front porch to enjoy the beauty of Rappahannock County. This home has a lot of charm and character. $399,000 r 46 acres with Spectacular Views of Old Rag Mountain. This property has extensive river frontage. Come and build your dream home on this grand property. $795,000 Piedmont Property, In ff Hiohvsay. I’.O. Box 332 • Washing row Vu Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.coni for a preview of all listings. GIMME LAND, LOTS OF LAND ACREAGE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 50 ACRES - PRIVATE OASIS/ BLUE RIDGE MTN. VIEWS • 1/2 Pastureland, 1/2 Mature Hardwood • Walking & Horseback Riding Trails • Elevated Building Site, Small Pond, Stonewalls • Accessed by Improved Private Road • $929,625 Contact: Jean Lillard 675-3670 55.89 ACRES - PANORAMIC MTN. & OPEN PASTORAL VIEWS • One of A Kind! • Good Combination of Grazing Land & Mature Hardwoods • Spectacular Private Building Site High On A Knoll , • Accessed by Improved Private Road • $25,000 p/Acre Contact: Jean Lillard 675-3670 85.99 ACRES - EXCELLENT HOME SITE / SKYLINE DRIVE VIEWS • Lush Pastureland, Hardwood Forest & Mountainous Land • Small Pond • Fronting On Rt. 630 • $13,500 p/Acre Contact: Jean Lillard 675-3670 25 ACRES - 360° BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS • Scenic Rolling Pasture • Elevated Building Site • Small Pond & Stonewalls • Frontage on Hittles Mill Creek • $499,000 Contact: Jean Lillard 675-3670 SMALLER ACREAGE WITH CHARACTER & VIEWS • Large Trees & Huge Rock Outcroppings • Wildlife, Wildflowers & Native Plants • South East Exposure, Secluded • Perced For Three Bedroom Homes • Two Beautiful & Private Building Lots • 3.01 Acres $235,000 Contact: Denise Chandler 675-1200 • 3.02 Acres $194,500 Contact. Denise Chandler 675-1200 F540-675-1200 Denise Chandler, Broker

Fire department seeking donations The Chester Gap Vol. Fire Department has just entered into a contract to purchase a new 2007 Ford F450 chassis, 0: 130 Acres consisting of 3 lots with average size of 26 acres. Site covers the summit of Keyset Mtn at the top of Gid Brown mid Harris Hollow. New road built from bottom of mountain to the summit. Built correctly with good gravel base and culverts. Large area on top of mountain cleared for an unparallel house site. Property is 1 parcel removed from Shen. National Park with exceptional views in all directions. Site provides the views,and priyacy not readily found any more in this area. The entire site is offered at a price of $1,650,000. There are no open open space easements on this site. Ideal for single home or future family use. Also, site would offer exceptional tax credits for VOF easement Make plans to see this property as fall approaches. $12,692 per sure. Owners may offer die mountain top lots later in the fall season at a market premium. 50 Acres with views of Blue Ridge Mtns. stretching from Chester Gap to Old Rag. Cleared 2-4 acre house site with approved 4 bedroom septic field. Strong stream on site. Another very rare site with views that must be seen over thijs fall season. $700,000. Exclusive listing of Emily Henry. The most desired and sought after feature in Rappahannock real estate Is views. Many properties are advertised with views, but sometimes they are overstated. These 2 properties may have the best views of any properties on the market in the 3 county area. box-style ambulance through Marque. While the new ambulance will look a lot like the old ambulance on the outside, on the inside it’ll be a whole different story. The new ambulance, as mentioned before, will be a F450 compared to the F350 currently being used which means the new ambulance will have a lot more of the power needed to rush emergency help to wherever it may be needed up here, (up being the key word) on the mountain. Also the inside of the box itself will have a lot of features normally found on much more expensive units and that also make providing that emergency care much easier on those folks who jump out of bed at 3 a.m, to provide it! Don’t be fooled though, this much-needed piece of equipment still comes with a hefty price tag, which, while 80 percent will be picked up through a grant, still leaves the Fire Department with anywhere from $8,000 to $11,000 to pay for its part. That’s where you folks come in and why your continued support is so important to this department and our community as a whole. As an all-volunteer organization the Chester Gap Vol. Fire Department relies on donations to make up a large percentage of its funding. So please make it a point to come out to the breakfasts, dinners, and events hosted by the Fire Department and help to make a positive difference in our community while having a good time doing it! If you’d like to make a donation to help pay for the cost of the new ambulance please contact Fire Department Treasure Maybelle Gilkey at 540-6355472. An old tradition comes home Speaking of events and much needed support, the Chester Gap Vol. Fire Department will once again be making what really amounts to a tradition within the department. Yes, I know it’s been a few years since they’ve done it but it’s been a part of the history of the department since the beginning and, well, it’s only natural that it be a part of the department’s fall fund-raising schedule of events. “What is it?”, you might ask. If you haven’t already guessed, well, it’s fresh, homemade, make-youwant-to-sass your-mommait’s-so-good, apple butter! That’s right, it’s back and the department needs your help to make it a success. The Fire Department is in need of quart and pint mason jars, lids, help with peeling and cooking of the apples and any and all donations to help offset the cost of the sugar and spices used to season the apple butter. If you’d like to help, and I sure hope you do, please contact the Fire Department at 540-635-5482 and leave a message; or you can contact either Stephanie Crawford at 540-635-5091 or Chris Ubben at 540-635-6094. Also, if you happen to know a member personally you can also go through him or her to reach someone or to arrange to come out and lend a hand. The dates for the peeling and cooking are tentatively scheduled for Nov. 1 through Nov. 4. So please make plans to come out and help because I can guarantee you that 111 be there as I have dozens of fond memories of helping to make apple butter from back when I first joined the department myself and hopefully it’s a proud tradition we can help to continue into the future! Thoughts from on high You know, I was thinking today about what at the time seemed like such a small thing, but had a profound effect on me and the way I see things. My wife and I were with one of my sisters and her boyfriend and were watching a very popular comedy movie. It had some words in it that at the time I didn’t think too much about but knew enough to know I didn’t want my oldest son to hear them. He was playing with his cousin in a back room and had come out to ask me one of those questions only little boys can ask and I told him that he needed to go and play because he couldn’t Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored historic 3bd, 3 ba Victorian farmhouse on 17.5 rolling acres of fields, forest and stream. Small 4 stall barn, garden shed, and historic cemetery. Separate 1 bd, 1 ba guest house. Ternfic pastoral setting. Beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, and large nx>ms make this the per-, feet hunt box in Rappahannock Hunt territory. Excellent opportunity for vineyard or weekend retreat. Also available as rental. $795,000. 170 High Hill Lane, Washington, VA Outstanding views from even’ angle of this luxurious private retreat at Massies Corner. Ixjvely combination of woods, fields, streams and old stone walls surround this 3 BD, 3 BA home on three levels. Large rooms with luxury appointments. Lxpansive decks, balconies, and gardens around the pool offer the perfect outdoor entertaining spaces. SI,250,(XX). Walnut Grove, Washington, VA Great mountain views, old stone walls, streams, pond, barn, fencing and acres of pasture. Perfect setting for horse, cattle or other livestock. 64 acres on a quiet country lane outside NXasington, V'A. Several gorgeous building sites offer views of the farm and the Blue Ridge beyond. Ideal estate parcel, vineyard, or the farm of your dreams. $829,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Stone Rambler, Slate Mills, VA Spacious and well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler, Lively 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 oft dining room. S.WflrtKl. Commercial, Sperrwille, VA Rare'residential and commercial opportunity in Sperryville. Cozy 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage on 16+ acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. (Md stone walls, mountain views, stream, and gorgeous frontage on the Thornton River. Commercial buildings on Ixe Highway include large retail/office space and a separate commercial kitchen. Potential division in two lots. S695.000. Major’s Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right of' way near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperrvville. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old'stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Kxtrcmely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. 5325,000. Amv Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Little Long Mountain Road Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwood forest and rolling hills. < )ld stone wall along Little Long Mountain Road. With some slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territorv near Hint Hill. S475,0(1(1. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Commercial, Woodville, VA 1.7 acre lot zoned v illage commercial. Great potential for residential or business use, or both. Mountain views, two small shops, hayfield, small historic cementcry, and excellent road frontage 5199,999. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier Count}' on the Rappahannock River, lovely views, manicured lawns, pool, koi pond, and historic stone guest cottage. Four bedroom main house with two master suites, lacuzzi and cathedral ceilings. 5 stall barn with foaling room, run-in sheds, board fenced paddocks. SI ,890,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 RfaiEstatf Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com watch the movie with us because there were bad words in it he shouldn’t hear. With the most sincere face he abruptly asked me why I could watch it if it was so bad that he couldn’t. I didn’t have an answer for him and after standing dumbfounded for a moment, I took him aside to tell him that he was absolutely right, that I shouldn’t watch it either if it wasn’t good enough for him to see it too. Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Salem Fire and Rescue building new facility The Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is moving right along with its new building, just a short distance from the previous one, here on Route 522. Thanks to the Culpeper Board of Supervisors who voted to give a good sum of money to help with the cost of the new facility, which will certainly provide needed space. One of the largest volunteer departments in the county is our own Salem Department. Many business and community members are supporting the fund raiser and we know this volunteer department will be a great help to the community; any support will be greatly appreciated. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Frank Settle, a former native of Castleton area, who passed away Sunday and was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery on Thursday. To our area folks and all family members we extend great sympathy at the passing of their loved one, Mr. Charles Kennedy, a native of Slate Mills. Condolences to the family of Mrs. Lillie Baldwin of Reva Way who passed away last week. Belated anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Norman who observed another year together on Thursday, and to Marc and Jennie Dodson who celebrated another year Wednesday. Also greetings go out to Kim Sealock and Thomas W. Miller who both shared Thursday for their day, Sheree Mills added another year Tuesday and yesterday, Wednesday, Mrs. Lillian Norman, also added another year and may our gracious Lord give each of you many more. The annual fall shooting matches began Friday evening at the Castleton Fire Department and will continue weekly beginning at 7 p.m For information call 540-937-4110. A Gospel sing featuring “The Gospel Descenders” will take place on Saturday, October 14th beginning at 6 p. m. at Nazareth Baptist Church on Route 707, Boston, Rev. Howard Frye, Pastor. We continue to send greetings to Mrs. Hazel Delph, a member of Black Oak Regular Baptist Church and now a resident of Culpeper Health Care, who on Tuesday celebrated and greatly enjoyed her 85th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jenkins accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelchner of Winchester, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mason in Sumter, S. C. Joseph W. Peregory celebrated his 21st birthday on Sunday with a party at his home given by his mother of Castleton Ford Road and attended by family and friends. On our sick and surgical list for which we covet your prayers are; Hazel Delph, Grat Buraker, John Southard, Billy Buraker, Janet Peregory, Mary Thompson, Cecial Hughes, Margaret Owens, Dennis Mason and all other families throughout our land who have lost loved ones from tragic events that have occurred.

Meeting the faces along 211 When I first started this column I wrote about Mark Esola from Motorcycle Leather Works and Connie Updike from Village Fruits and Crafts on U.S. 211 and more recently about Ivan Hall, a bit further east. Let’s continue to meet the faces along 211 together. Hooked on auctions “It started a few years ago when we were cleaning out the basement and were going to have a yard sale...but then we got hooked on auctions and have been here ever since.” Thus, the birth of Piney Run Farm, just across from the bridge at Estes Mill. Wayne Jenkins and June Jordan own the building itself, but Wayne and Jimmy Wayland each own about half of the inventory at this now familiar roadside stand. Wayne says the business is more fun than financial and they meet lots of interesting people. In addition, they have fun going to auctions both nearby in Amissville, Woodstock and Front Royal and as far away as Maine. Among their best-selling items Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com Amissville fire company holds open house For most people it’s the changing leaves that they most associate with fall. We’ve found that here in Rappahannock County there are other signs that catch our attention. The hummingbirds have deserted our feeder in search of warmer weather. The deer are busily loading up on acorns. We’re loading up on apples and apple cider from the local orchards. We’ve just had our first fire in the wood stove. And, like many of you, we’ve begun our annual fall fight with the bears over who really owns our bird feeders! It’s national Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Day began in 1920 and became Fire Prevention Week in 1922. The reason we observe it on this particular week is that this week is the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. That fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and eventually burned more than 2,000 acres. But historians now believe that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow has been unfairly blamed for starting the fire. In honor of Fire Prevention Week the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department is holding an open house at the fire hall on Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your chance to see for yourself what these local volunteers do for us all. There will be tours of the station and a chance to see all the cool equipment up close. Safety demonstrations for both adults and children are planned, as well as a demonstration of cutting open a vehicle in a rescue situation. Other children’s activities include a moon bounce and tree coloring books. And whether you’re an adult or a child, come hungry, as they’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs to feed the crowd. If the weather cooperates, there may even be a helicopter visit! For more information you can call the fire department at 9375125, or call Mark Fletcher at 937-5955. And, as long as you’re thinking about the fire hall, why not pick up some extra Halloween candy to donate to the annual Halloween party later this month. Watch this space for more information about how to help! We live just off South Poes here in Amissville and can’t help but notice all the building and property improvements that are in progress around here. If you’re new to the area, let me know so we can welcome you properly! And, if you’re making some major improvements I’d be happy to share that news as well. That leads me into letting you know that I’m still actively soliciting your news items for this column! You’ve asked for an Amissville column, now help me fill it up with what’s happening in our community! Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net ' (540) 987-8682 are cast iron pots, crocks, jugs . and honey. There is a back room, not easily visible when you just drive by, also filled with treasures. Many folks return not only to buy, but also just to talk. Stop in and chat for a while and you will see why this is a favorite stopping place! The cheapest housing Bobbie Jo Brown, bom and raised in Rappahannock, is employed by Interstate Foods in Front Royal. Obandi Newton, whose mom lives near Winchester, is employed by Pittman’s Tree Service. Together they looked for affordable housing in Rappahan nock. What they found was an apartment in the renovated motel on 211, where only the sign “Flea Market” is a reminder of the business that once flourished there. Now they, and other young people in search of affordable housing have moved into the apartments. The two had wanted to rent a house, but could find nothing within their price range, even though both are employed full-time. They were happy that they had found something affordable and could remain in Rappahannock County. Obandi and Bobbie like their neighbors and describe the area as quite peaceful. They were setting up a delicious picnic with sister Amanda Brown and others this past Sunday, a gorgeous fall afternoon. Reminder: Village sign meeting tonight Tom Junk, chair of the Sperryville Gateway committee, will have an open commit AFFORDABLE: Obandi Newton, Bobbie Jo Brown (seated) and Amanda Brown are happy that they found a place in Rappahannock County. “It was the cheapest housing we could find.” tee meeting to review the design of a sign for the three main entrances into the village. Tbm Tepper donated the design. The meeting will be at 7 PM at the Fire Hall in Sperryville. Ballet in Sperryville Meghan Cupp is starting Photos by Barbara Adolfi AUCTION JUNKIES: Ona Smith, Jimmy Wayland and Wayne Jenkins are pictured here with some of their inventory. her third year of teaching ballet classes at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse. This year classes begin October 16. Meghan teaches ballet for children on Mondays (three classes for different ages and levels) and an adult ballet class on Tuesdays. Although classes begin October 16 (and 17 for adults) people can join the classes anytime. Some students have taken class with her since she started and seem to love it! Anyone who wants more information can call Meghan at 987-8081. Come to the Piedmont Candidates Forum on Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium Please come to this important pre-election forum to hear the views of all three candidates. Send your questions in advance to Jim Gannon, moderator: gannonjp@summit.net In a small county we are fortunate to have three qualified candidates willing to take on this responsibility. This is your opportunity to hear their positions on a variety of issues. Next Pickin’ Party: Only in October, the third Saturday of the month Oct. 21. Rae’s opened Tuesday She did it! Rae has opened on Main Street! The sign in the window, “Good Grub,” invites you to enter her tropical paradise. Come for lunch and welcome one of Sperryville's favorite people. Hinsons Ford Road - a gem of a home on almost 9 acres. It has 3 bedrooms, 25 baths, a study, large family room with fireplace, a sunny porch enclosure, full basement. $479,000 Contact Martin Woodard LOCH Haven - Beautifully appointed 7700 sq. ft. 4 bdr, brick home, on 40 acres on Mountain Run liike. Great seasonal views from the expansive rear decks. 5 mi. from Culpeper. $2375,000 Contact Peter Wiley .. a .Jkl F.T. VaIJMY 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 W.AIMVT Bra\CH - Exceptional home in Huntly 3 bdr. 4 hdi cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings. 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $799,000 Contact Peter Wiley SOUTH Poes Road - Perfect for hunting, fishing ;ind outdoor recreation. This private 27.3 acre wooded par cel has a great building site on a high knoll overlooking a large pond. $499,000 Contact Chert Woodard Out SvERRYVii.iJi Bookshop, c. 1900 Zoned Village Commercial, this l 'pdated old church hits 1 ,XOU square feel, -40 fL ceilings, arched windows and beautiful wxxxlwork. $395,000 Contact Clwri Woodard HaZF.L Ri\'ER Farm - Outstanding X5+/- acre horse Iarm in the FI Valley Spectacular setting with long river laxitage. lYivate three bdr. contemporary home with gourmet kitchen. $2,550,000 ( ontact Justin II. Wiley HlME Road - 111 tile Old Dominion Hunt termors of Fauquier Count), this 50 ± aeivs w ill make an ideal horse farm. The land is most!) open w itli great hxxinlam \ ie\\ s and a strong stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. Wilex PRICE REDUCED Rlt HMOSD ROAD - A special 25.9+1 acre parcel \\ ith fantastic mountain \iews. Mostly open pasture, with fencing and old stone walls. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $449,000 Contact Cheri Wooitard ****■■■’Msgs*SHRaHickersosM<h\tai\Retreat in beauniui Ben Venue Valiev, this duplex on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2blh. Great rentals or a unique familv retreat $369,000 ContactCheri Woodard CtlAM I IJOH's Rock - lhis 4-16 acre Hunt ( ountrs estate hits a remarkable natural selling. c\er\ eqtected ainemts mid is a splendid retreat for country pursuits. IVice upon request. Contact Justin H. Wiley Chcri 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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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the qualify of advertised products or services. 001 Rentals — Apartments Charming 2 BR,in Victorian House, restored, Ig LR/DR, 1BA, eat-in kit, W&D, CAC.Sperryville, VA, $1200/mo, 540-987-8172 Flint Hill, Rappahannock County. 1BR, kitch/dining/living area, BA, W/D. Ground floor, pvt home, sep entr. Util incl. $750/mo. Deposit/ refs r e q ' d . 540-631-4170 540-675-3508 Iv msg Near Waterford 3BR, 2BA, whole floor in spactous country home. Fpl, all appls, hard wood fl. lawn care. $ 1200/mo. Call 540-882-4668. Sperryville, 1BR, 1BA, W/D, recently remodeled. $ 6 0 0 / m o (540)675-3249 (540)675-1576 Sperryville, 3BR, 1BA, recently remodeled. $1000/mo For more info (540)675-3249 (540)675-1576 Oil Rentals Condos RESTON/ LAKE ANNE Drop Dead Goergeous. 3 Finished Level TH w/W/O, 3BR, 3.5BA, Custom Deck; backs to trees. New kit, new baths & windows ++Energy Efficient *+ Wired for Technology. Georgeous Wood Firs, Ceramic Tile Kit & BA. S2175/mo. Avl 10/15/06. OPEN Friday 10/13, 4:30-7:00. Call Melanie, Coughlan 703-435-5325 Long & Foster or mleanie® novahomes.com LEESBURG 2 Ivl condo/ twnhs, 2BR, 1.5B, conv to shops & major hwys. $1150+ 1 mos dep. 703-786-6243 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 r. A Rentals — Apartments V . J New Look , Great Value!! $99 sec. dep & FREE rent Special* **1 & 3 BR >apts, 2BR Townhomes** Leasing from $695 - $925 * W/D avail, in apts * W/W plush carpet * Storage * Bus service on-site * Ceiling fans * Beautiful park-like setting * Pet friendly* Professionally managed by Ominex. Inc. FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 (‘some restrictions apply) r101 Open Houses C. /■■■■ ' ' J OPEN HOUSE Oct. 15, 12:30pm-3:30pm Remington, 3BR, 2 Ivl colonial w / hdwd floors, front porch, 2+ car grge on over 1/2 acre. From Warrenton: 2 9 S , L on Freeman's Ford Rd, over RR. tracks to L on Tinpot Ln, L on Lucky Hill to 12421. Long & Foster (703)785-9000 SUN. 12-5, Luxurious. 4 Br/3 Ba Colonial 5908 Amber Ridge Road, Haymarket. VA 20169. FSBO 703-843-3594 www.3dhomes4sale. com/AR Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 022 Rentals — Houses ~\ J 2-3 BR, 1BA, Remington, DR, LR, kit, & laundry. Nice yard. $900 rent + sec dep. No Pets! 540-341-2806, leave daytime number. Some restrictions may apply. Charming 1BR, 1 BA house w/acreage. Near Brambleton, close to Rt. 50 & Dulles Toll Rd. Pets OK. $1250/mo. Deposit & ref's req'd. Call 540-338-3051 CHURCH LAND FOR SALE Loudoun County 4.4 acres located in the Stone Ridge community off Route 50. $8(X).(XX). Contact Ty Hausch at (703) 425-2600 Ext. 2352. f V Sales Houses A J Bank Foreclosures/ Fixer Uppers Visit www.NoVaPropertyDeals.com or Call 24/7 Toll-Free Recorded Message 1-866-274-2224 ID#1042 & ID#1048 Flo Nystrom of Long & Foster Sales — Houses NO MONEY DOWN ♦Free list of** properties avail w/no downpayment. Free recorded msg 1-877-698-6879 ID# 1043 ww w NorthernVaHomeInfo.com Jobin Realty - - - ■ \ Rentals- Houses V__J ------- The Meadow House & Meadow Barn Behind Great Meadow Raee Course, The Plains, VA A totally remodeled, 3BR, 1.5BA home with a eountry kitehen, all appliances, heat pump/AC. 3 horse maximum barn, with hay loft, heated taek room, washer & dryer, 1/2 hath and feed room. Turn out fields with new fencing 2 year lease minimum $2500/month Call Cathy Bernacli Thomas & Talbot Heal Estate 540-687-4144 r 022 Rentals — Houses Cozy Charming home near Warrenton, Lots of light, 2br. 1.5ba, Irg deck, excel cond, 65+ great, $1250/mo. No smkg. 540-347-9009 Fletcher Rental Properties Warrenton, VA 540-347-7055 •3BR homes in small rural subdivision near Warrenton, VA from $800 to $900/mo. Small pets allowed. •1BR upstairs apt. near Warrenton @ $550/mo. References & deposit required. All properties are owned & managed by us. For Rent $1500 4BR. 2FB, 2HB. Spacious home w/new paint & flooring. Fully tin walkout LL w/rec rm & 4th BR/offlce & 1/2BA. Mai level formal LR & DR w/ rarely found fpl. Spacious Master Suite has walk-in closets. Deck & storage shed. Vacant & ready for immed occupancy! David/ Prosperity Reality 703-716-1046. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 r~—--—s 022 nentate—• “ Houses v J •2BR, 1Ba, house in Sperr.yville, $895/mo •1BR newly renovated apts in Sperryville, starting at $650/mo J & J Real Estate 540-825-1234 WWW. jandjrealestateltd. com Linden Chalet, 20ac, deck, W/D, CAC, FP, 3-4BR, 2BA, near exit 13/1-66, $1200/mo (540)683-1998 Orlean, VA- farm cottage, part of large estate, $800 per mo. (540)364-2054 OUTSIDE TOWN OF WARRENTON 3br, 2ba, $1150/ mo. For info & showing call: Virginia Wright Weichert Realtors 540-219-9531 For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 Rentals — Houses v _ c WARRENTON $2100, 4BR 3.5BA, SFH, 2 story FR. Gourmet Kit, & More! - REMINGTON $1500. 3BR, 2BA Rambler, Freshly painted & new carpet. CULPEPER $1650 4BR, 2.5BA SFH handwood floors & gourmet kitchen BRISTOW $1575, 3BR, 2.5BA TH, great deck & fully fenced yard. millerpropertiesonline.com For All Your Property Management Needs Miller Properties 703-915-9498 GREAT PRICE!! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View. Strasburg , VA at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2,700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA, tray ceiling in master BR w. rope light, three-piece crown molding & more 4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA, Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old. this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 1-81 Priced to sell at $419,800.00. Owner Agent. (540) 287-7679 or (540) 364-2929 022 Rentals Houses Rappahannock Co. • 1BR/1BA, fully equipped apt in Washington, VA $745/mo •2BR/2Ba cottage , many extras!1000/mo Call Piedmont Property, Inc. 540-675-1675 Rappahannock Rental 3BR, 1BA house nestled in Castleton Woods, CAC, oil hot water, bb heat, Ig kitch/ LR. $950/mo. Call Philip at Strange & Co. Realtors. (540)937-5858 (540)675-1010 Warrenton, 2BR, 2 bath on 1+ acre. Tranquil. Master Bdrm w/ patio. W/D. D/W, CAC, Lg deck. Garage New carpet 4 paint Minutes to Old Town $1450/mo. Call 703-477-7759 Warrenton, 3BR, tba. house on 490ac farm ($1300 mo) 8 stall barn with paddocks 4 fields $ 1 2 0 0 / m o' (540)743-6994, 540-860-2525 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Lovely small house in Washington Va, Profess, no smkg, share BA, W/D. $500/mo + utls, 240-535-1997 Sterling: SFH, Furn bsmt. w/dish. TV & hispeed internet. Shr BA. $ 5 0 0 / m o 703-450-2264, Reston Town Center 3BRS, 2B, 2 Levels, 1344SF. Neutral. $1850. Call Steve Meehan. Re/Max Allegiance 1-800-705-7262 Ashburn TH 3BR, 2 F B A/ 2HBA, sep DR, deck, W/D, fin bsmt. $1750. Ola Martins Prudential Carruthers 703-728-6139 Sterling - Beautiful 3BR. 2.5B 2 level TH Veiy spac Excl cond. Good credit req d No pets smkg. $1300 Cali 703-723 3010 Classified Ads Work Call 347-422? Open Houses r a J Open House this Sunday 12pm-5pm ?90X Knitter Kid)ji' Knud, Ha\ market, \ A 20169 Steal this luxurious 5700.000 brick colonial foi onlx $62*#.WO! Scvludwl i HALF ACRE wihhIcJ lot in the FVdtnonl (ioll ('ommumtv. tins n, renovated home lealures 4 Bp 1 Ha. new carpet, haidwond II.hmv dii ♦ v ;il: i ■ Large inviting kitchen w ( onan counters & center island, huge deck. his. tin walk in closets. J,n.u//i tub 2 stoic stony fncplacc. 2 ui gauge kid i|icndl\ cul dc s.»e A: much iihhv' l*riced S4 t.OUO BELOW assessed value ( losing h. jo possibly (HI IW>. mins |mm Manassas & l oeshurg I Slid As.iilabi, i. . immediate move in' Call Rodnt*> at (703) 843-3594 Cell , yy m n..//i,-v,/.mt/JfV!■ uih., ,m » w * *ilhiniif\ !vo/e ■ .;,y \K Real Estate for Sale k GREENE COUNTY, VA Farm Colony - Nestled in the foothills o* the Blue Ridge Mountains, private unique Farm Colony Community offers gardening, farming for cattle and horses, this new, ' quality constructed home has 3BR. 3BA. deck, full walkout basement and 2 cat garage. $324,500 Call Gene Smith or Bill Gentry Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-5050 www.Jetferson-land. com

Hunting 1 PniMitiM Memberships available to hunt big & small game in No. VA 703-670-9783 or www. nsa-inc com Vacation "■rs.d Salem Bethany Beach - Bear Trap Community. Open and bright 3BR. 2BA condo. Immaculately maintained. Screened in porch overlooks peaceful view of pond. 1500 sq ft All Bear Trap ammenities include 3 pools, tennis, gym. beach shuttle. $364,900 Call 301-774-4025. fiOO Fo,8ate r ■ By Owner 2003 Cape Cod. Stucco house w/1 st floor Master Suite, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2990sqft. Many upgrades. Reduced to $269,950. For more information log on to www.owners.com/ AWG2431 or call (804)687-0633 Amissville. remodeled 3BR, 2.5BA, rambler, fin W/O bsmt, 2 car garg. 2+ acrs, near Rt 29/229. $ 1500/mo. 1540) 788-9516 BEAUTIFUL 3 Ivl home tucked away on 10 private acs in Culpeper Co. 5br, 4.5ba, fin bsmt, concrete drive, $590K, MUST SELL! 703-330-3254 Sales — Howes ; . r..; DISTRESS Sale - Bank Foreclosure *Free list of** Foreclosure Properties Receive a free computerized printout w/complete picture. Free recorded msg 1-877-698-6879 ID# 1042 Jobin Realty HISTORIC FARM HOME HANOVER, VA 11463 Elmont Rd. 4BR, 2 bath, 3FP, formal rooms. 28+ acres with large pole barn. $640,000. Potential Sub-divide. Featured in Historic Homes of Ashland. For more info visit: WWW. YonrResource Realtv.com or call 1-800-827-3677 ext 1158 for 24 hr recorded info. Cindy Strobel, Resource Realty Services 804-559-5990 Rats 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 Sportsman 's Paradise Augusta Co. VA. 123 acres, surrounded by National Forest Deerfield Valley area. Road frontage. Internal rds. 4 wheeler trails. Wildlife abounds. Standing timber. 2 perks. Some open land. 2000 ft frontageon Calfpasture River. Priced to sell for under S50007 ae.. Dial direct: Scott Weller 540-294-0555. Melvin Sweeney 540-294-8390. Remax Advantage 135 Sale*Real Estate AWESOME HOME 3BR, 1.5B on corner yard. All updated & upgraded. Burke location. 703-314-7105 bucksimpson.com for photos and details. RE/MAX Gateway LEESBURG Don't rent, own with no money down & have up to 3 months mortgage paid for!!! Choice of 2 like brand new condos or end unit townhome or choice of 2 single family homes- both on cul-de-sac's, huge 6 BR or spacious 5 BR! Call for details. Monarch Real Estate 703-779-2440 LEESBURG First month free! 2BR ground level condo everything brand new! Pool, tennis, tot lot, trail, clubhouse, w/d, storage! $1250/mo Monarch Real Estate 703-779-2440 RENT TO OWN Wonderful 2BR, 2B townhome in Centreville. Rent to own, purchase or rental home. See website for more details. bucksimpson.com RE/MAX Gateway FORECLOSURES & FIXER-UPPERS in Northern VA. Call 24 hours for a FREE list 703-383-6175. Prudential .Carruthers Realtors Handy Man Special 3/1.5 Townhouse $219k Marshall, VA Instant $40k equity, needs carpet, paint, and appliances, great location, friendly neighbors. 540-318-0919 Nate f ■ Real Estate for Sale ^ -v: , >: '. .. ‘ : 10-AC HORSE FARM FOR SALE w/ all Equipment included1!! Open House Oct. 14th. noon-2 10 Lvl, manicured acs of great hay in Nokesville. Backs to big FARMS for rideout & property offers 5 BR 3 BA Rancher w/walk-out bsmt to terrace & POOL, Front porch & Lra custom rear covered deck. HUGE BARNS hold 8 horses, machines, workshop & all the hay-baling eqmt. This one is ready for all offers & listed for $725K. The perfect equestrian facility! MARE DANIEL www.vlrginiahorsefarm. com Drive by 12800 Carriage Ford Rd., Nokesville, VA-you won't be disappointed! r~ ■ ' FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com for a complete up to date listing r L Announcements LAID-OFF RECENTLY? I As me .vert s oiaes? ftdon; ^npiTr Scr-oajer NaDorcfs Dusress s anc *ere "mg •EsarewwsflecburnoliwjJBi • C<fncany-orwdecf COL >ar*ig to atooaa. • S34.50C-S67 500 OH*'tong x aipjnercei • ■T'n&saP o*r«tie to f<cwosc xvefi • • Sqrwr. w« may jxy, Apply Onlkw 9 schneideriobicoffl t 14 35 “ rs,w «*•» Estate::* Leeds Square Warrenton. 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 M town For Sale $203,900 or for rent $950/mo. Call David 540-222-2625 MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. 540-635-0400 LINDEN 3 bed, 2 bath, home for rent on acreage. Avail, immediately. $1450/rho Call David 540-222-2625 MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. 540-635-0400 Prevent Foreclosure. Exceptionally maintained 4BR colonial in desirable Bealeton community. Sacrificed due to contract collapse. $465,000. Full description/pictures at www.owners.com, ID=DJD6780 (540)349-0882 STERLING 4BR, 2BA TH. Zero Down Payment! FREE Recorder Message. 24 Hour Hotline. 1-888-320-3266 X7056. www. 22152TrailSide. com Ikon Realty I BUY HOUSES-cash! Stop foreclosures/ double payments. No commissions/fees. (888)886-9091 Lv msg With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 Laa Antiques & j Collectibles J Mahog, bkcase sec. Orig locking key ind. , Measures 80x32x16. ’ Loc. Nr Leesburg. $325. 540-338-5803. OAK-Smlth's Antqs, Sumerduck, VA, Since 1959, Largest Oak dealer in state. 12K sqft. of quality refinIshed Am Oak. Distinctive & hard to find kit, BR & office furnishings. M-Sat 9a-5p. Sun 11a-5p. (540)439-8240 Refinishing avail, www. smithsantiques.net 2004 JD 990 w/ 430 loader and indust, tires. 4 cyl, 40 hp diesel, 125 hrs., garaged, excf. cond, $18,500/ BO. 540-349-1596 FORD 8N TRACTOR $2,000. 540)937-5480 FORD New Holland TC30 4wd w/ bucket 7 3 0 8 $ 1 2 K, ' 540-937-4583 John Deers Tractor, 5103 w/ bushhog, C X 6, $12,50 0 540-937-4583. ii i AAiy ocftenum hardwood. Delivered $155/ full cord, Call 703-868-2524 Seasoned mixed firewood. $135/ cord. All hardwood $165/cord. Special cuts add'l cost. (540)987-8796 ,9 Garage/ ) " Yard Sales ...J Crafters Wanted Haymarket Harvest Bazaar! Sat. 11/4, 2006, 9 A-2 P. Appl online @ www. townofhaymarket.org. (Click on Harvest Bazaar Fundraiser); call 703-753-2600 for info. Mail appts w/ check to: 15000 Washington Street, Ste 100, Haymarket, VA 20169. Fax appls to 703-753-2800. Fox Den Antiques 10/28 Fall Festival Flea Market! Jade Show! www.foxdenantlques. com (540)347-1162 W. Shirley Ave, Warren ton Huge!! Something for everyone. 10/14, 8a-5p, 826 Fodderstack Rd, Flint Hill. This Could be Ybur Ad! Call 540-347-4222 Real Estate for Sale wiling wmuuws, pamnamii. view ui inoumainN, wrap around deck, stone gas fireplace, hardwood floors. Jetted tub in MBA on 2.07 acres! Perfect commuter location just off Rt. 66, convenient to Northern VA or Winchester! www.realtor.com/propi/1067262607 Only $399,900! MADISON COUNTY, VA Bridle Path Farm,Perfect for horses. 30 Z open acs featuring a 4BR, 4BA home, 2 car garg, in-gmd pool, 2 stall bam/equip shed, riding ring, fenced paddock, streams & winter min views. S996K Call Bill Gentry Exceptional horse/cattle prop. 62.8Z rolling acs. fenced/X-fenced. borders Beautiful Run, w/ 4 division rights, several elev potential bldg sites w/ Blue Ridge Mtn. views, 4BR, 4 BA residence ,w/ in-law apt & many outbuildings. S849K Call Bill Gentry Historic Old Pratts - Colonial farmhouse, completely restored, 3BR, I Vi BA, Cntry kit. dining rm. living rm, parlor, carriage house. & country store building-all located on 3.8 acres w/ 4 board fencing. & fantastic mtn views fronting on one of VA's Beautiful Scenic By-Ways. S575K Call Lisa Dyer Horse Properly - 10 acs lenced/X fenced, 4 paddocks. bam. storage shed. 2BR brick ranch, w/ full walkout bsmt. pool. S369K Call Bill Gentry Old Rag Mtn. - I0Z acs nestled in the foothills w/ barn/outbuildings. streams, woods, mtn views & restorable home. S359K Call Bill Gentry Jefferson Land & Realty 540-948-50541 www. Jefferson-land.com Edie Grassi, ABR Montague, Miller & Co Realtors £> 540-878-1308 01 a-!_PFifTnitC ... REALTORS H*»w Mrwit jgur.Milli'f urr. 5 HOMES, AMHERST, VA 80+Acres in 7 Tracts Income / Development Potential 70+ Acres Covenient to US 29, Poplar Grove Manor Home on 5+ Acres 4 bedrooms / 1.5 baths, in-ground pool. Home on 1+ Acres 2 bedroom / 1 bath Home & Garage on 5+ Acres 3 bedrooms / 2 baths, 2 story cinder block multi-purpose garage Home on 4+ Acres 3 bedrooms / 1 bath, deck Log Home on 1.5+ acres 4 rooms, built in 1789 2+ acre lot 10% deposit. 10% buyers premium. Also selling equipment & pers property Absolute Auction Sat, October 28. 9am Counts Realty & Auction Group, Inc. (434) 929-1623 www.countsauction.com « _ 19 «**«•/, Jill REMINGTON FALL FESTIVAL Sat, 10/14, 9-4 Remington Carnival Gronnds Pancake Breakfast 6-9, Festival 9-4 includes: ear/truck/ tractor show, food, wine tasting, crafts baskets, jewelry, live entertainment. Ducks Galore Race @ 3pm, Fish Dinner 4-? r. ..,*• 9ihNV ,$:> aSHr Hay horse quality, sq. bales. Delivered A stacked. (540) 937-5160 MIDDLE8URG barn, Full care, 2 arenas, Indoor & Ooutdoor. Miles of Ride out. Had to fixtures. Roomy stalls. $650/mo. Call: 540-454-2938 Doors, Windows, Mantels, Lights, Lumber, Hardware, Columns. Sinks. 540-636-7984. oldhouseparts.net AURORA HO SLOT cars wanted. 1960s Model Motoring. Also, Atlas, Tyco, AFX, Marx, Lionel. 703-960-3594 Ford tractor 601, gas, $3000; Ford tractor 3000, dsl, hydral. bucket, $6000; Gravely snowblower, $700; Woodtek Sin jointer, $200; bike 26 in, 10 spd, $25; 2 bottom plow; 2 row disc; 8 ft blade; 6 ft bushhogg; 6 ft York rake; Dell 2300 server, $400; Dell 2100 server, $200; 2 window AC 5000 BTU, $50 ea; 2 100 lb proapne cyl, $50 ea. (540)788-4026 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 m thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will 9 operate. (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fuHy loaded. 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7500, sell $3500. 571-237-5015 This could be your Ad! Call 347-4222 Moving Sato 2 almost new futons $500/both/ obo. 2 huge split leaf philadendrons, boston turn, red hibiscus tree, and others. (540)347-4633 POOL TABLE-8 ft. solid wood, cherry, stilt in box. 1 in. slate, MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495. 571-237-5015. Wood Stove, Heat-NGlo, FT-210, with blower, 36K BTU, new in crate. $900 OBO. (540)788-9821 Plano, Wurlitzer, & bench, just tuned, excel cond. $900 OBO. (540)439-1046, 540-522-8875 Boxer pups, AKC, champion bloodline, shots, wormed, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. Males & females. Fawn w/black & white masks. $650-$750. Call 304-279-8583. Leesburg Vet. Hosp: has kittens for adoption. All colors, ages to loving homes. Call 703-777-3313. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 16 Foot Alumicraft Bass Boat: Live well, front & rear swivel seats, new foot-controlled Minnkota trolling motor, new carpet. Includes fish finder, 2 new batteries and trailerl All for $1600. 703-772-5367. Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ • permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. CATS AVAILABLE- Wild cats need homes at farms, barns or horse stables. Healthy, feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated. Will need daily food and water. Alley Cat Allies at 240-482-1987 FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 GOOD HOME Wanted 2 retired show horses, ages 15 & 19. Can be ridden lightly, no jumping. Prefer to keep together. 703-609-3365 Klttsn: black Male, 10 wks old, litter box trained. Very loving. 540-668-6487. Rad bone coonhound puppy: (Where the Red Fern Grows) 3 1/2 mos. F. Must have fenc yard, loves kids. 540-668-6487. ADOPTION Loving couple seeking to adopt infant. Will pay legal and medical expenses. Call collect: Stefano & Kati 301 915-0423 Public Notices , The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting responses to a Request for Proposals to provide professional stormwater consulting and code revision consulting services to Rappahannock County. The terms and conditions, proposal submission and evaluation standards, and other pertinent information are explained more fully in the full text of the RFP available from the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-5330. The deadline for bid submission is 4:00 PM October 27, 2006. BY Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 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, November o, 2006 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 06-06-01 Michael L Brown, Jr., dba B & S She Development, Inc., owner of 25.0 acres located at 275 Seven Ponds Road In Amlsevllle (Tax Map 32, Parcel 24, zoned 'A'-Agricultural, Jackson District), desires a Special Exception permit to operate a contractor's otflce/shop/yard. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is 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, October 18, 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 applicant, 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 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 16 CASTLETON VIEW ROAD Castleton Virginia PARCEL #50-48E Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated July 18, 2000, in the original principal amount of $80,000.00 recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, in as Instrument Number 000001007 at page 1, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: All that certain lot or parcel of land on State Route 616, situate in Stonewall Magisterial District, Rappahannock County Virginia containing 2.022 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey by TOPO Unlimited, Inc., as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded with a certain Deed, as Instrument Number 00-35, among the land records for Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust (the Property) The sale will take place on November 1, 2006 at 10:30 a m at the main entrance to the building housing the CircOit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $8,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is lower is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. The property will be sold subject to all deeds of trust, easements, covenants, conditions and liens of record. Additional terms will be announced at sale Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Sale subject to Seller confirmation. Stephen B. Wood and Nicole L. Rossi and F & M Services, L C Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: ,f Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, pA, 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0088 1 Ref#208453 Aa dates October 12, 2006 October 19. 2006 October 26, 2006 Fun Tim* Employment Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Bookkeeper needed for farming operation & rental property. On & off site. Flex hours. PT. Refs required. (540)364-4887 BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 f7-'- *' Full Time Construction Heavy Civil & Highway Construction Co. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions at their Dulles Airport location: Safety Engineer OSHA Certified Exper. w/utility, ex cavation & safety regs. Must be able to pass Safety & Security testing at Dulles Airport. Administrative Assistant Will provide support to Project and Safety Managers on Site. 50 hours per week, 7am-5pm. Competitive salary with benefits. Grade & Utility Foremen Qualified Candidates should fax resume to 703-998-6512 or call 703-998-6510 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Construction Superintendent/ Carpenters Hitt Contracting voted as one of tne top places to work by the Washington Business Journal & Washingtonian Magazine is searching for candidates with high-end, fast track, commercial interiors exp. Top pay, benefits: 401K, Health, Profit Sharing & bonus. Pis. fax resume 703-846-9110 or email Hitt-GC.com DELIVERY DRIVER Mill work company in Warrenton, VA. Seeks reliable delivery driver. Good driving record required. Early start hours (3am-5pm). Competitive pay and benefits. Please call 540-347-4551 x!17 or email jexum@ gcabinet.com Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 RECREATION CENTER ASSISTANT Parks, Recreation and Community Services Two positions available at the new Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA. Plan and implement programs, activities, classes and special events to assure program quality and that revenue projections are met. Recruit and interview class instructors, schedule facilities, and coordinate equipment and supplies. Implement survey instruments to identify trends and to assure programs meet citizen expectations and needs. Develop a variety of programs to serve all segments of a diverse population and develop marketing materials to promote programs. Oversee and perform general supervision of facility drop-in users, renters and participants according to department policies and procedures. Identify potential hazards and enforce safety regulations that affect public safety health, human behavior, and social activities. Supervise staff and manage the center operation in the absence of the Center Managers. Handle customer service concerns in accordance with center and department guidelines. Must be willing to work a very flexible work schedule; nights, days and weekends to meet center needs. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and 4 years of directly related experience in community and group recreational programming. Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred. CPR, First Aid, T.B., Daily Health Screening, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications required. Sworn Disclosure Statement, Criminal History, CPS Registry checks, driver2s license and DMV Drivers Check are required. Prefer pool operators license. Ten hours of training in child development and safety. (Hiring Range: $30,624 - $41,342/yr) Closes; 10/20/2006 07-121 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov • Automotive Technicians ^£3®f • VA Safety inspector • Lot Porters • good driving record We offer: • State of the art facility • 20 service bays • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401 (k) benefits • Paid vacation Join Joe's winning team now if you have: • Experience • People skills • strong ethics • A commitment to succeed • A desire to work with the best Contact Greg Proffitt at gproffitt®joejacoby.com or fax resume to 540-347-7399 Fauquier’s Largest OOOOO Dealer NOW Hiring FIVE STAR Full-Time: Starting at $27,730 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits (includes 17 SO**- locality pay) TSA Job Fairs Thursdax. Ou I2ih&()ct l^ih Vl.C Fairfax I3H5 I x'c Jack Mm Memorial Hwy. Suite 340 Fairfax. VA 11 (X)am-1 (X)pm Saturday. Oci 14th Culpeper Airport Festival Culpeper Regional Airport Culpeper, VA I0:00am-4:()0pm Minimum Requirements: l.S Citizenship or U S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent.'or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Prv-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/crcdit check Please apply online at: tvww.Uajo6a.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 f'4jjy:-. Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Automotive Sales FIVE STAR Dealer ft ft ft ft ft Start a new career! No Experience Necessary We will teach you a unique new sales system and pay you during training. This is your opportunity to advance in the high income automotive industry. You need an upbeat high energy attitude and strong work ethic. Call or Come In ask for Robin 510 Frost Ave., Warrenton, VA 540.347.6622

Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAYI 540-347-4222 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PT Openings for CNA s on all shifts FT opening for RN/LPN on 11-7 shift Great Benefits! *NEW WAGE SCALE* Come Join Our Team! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 DENTAL ASSISTANT/ D RECEPTIONIST Position available for energetic, peopleoriented individual. Will be cross-trianed to Jearn 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 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE RN OR LPN All Shifts, PRN & Weekend Program ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT All shifts, PRN and Weekend Program ❖ MDS COORDINATOR - RN ❖ EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! CNA CLASSES ❖ HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY We offer flexible 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 membership, 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 scott s@fa ucjirierhospital.org Busy Seven Physician Orthopaedic specialty practice looking for qualified applicants in the following positions: OR NURSE FT or PT RN for our state of the art Ambulatory Surgical Center. Previous OR exp preferred but willing to train the exceptional candidate. Days only, Monday- Friday with no call or weekends. Excellent benefits provided. Salary commensurate w/ experience. Certified Professional Coder Excellent verbal, written and computer skills required. Coding needs for ICD-9 and CPT coding of inpatient and outpatient professional charges. Support services for documentation review, encounter review, rejection and denials. Candidate must have certification or seeking certification in coding. Patient Acct. Rep Duties may include: Registering or checking out patients, pulling charts, scheduling appointments, and placing follow up calls to insurance carriers to identify status of claims. Two years experience with medical insurance billing, coding, charge posting and knowledge of various insurance carriers as well as other clerical functions required. Medical Receptionist Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office. Duties include accepting incoming calls, scheduling appointments as well as other misc. clerical functions. Applicant must be well organized, detail-oriented, professional, and friendly with excellent phone skills. Computerized scheduling experience required. Forward resume to: Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, PC. 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-347-0342 Attn: L. Spence ispence@broava.com www.broava.com Customer Service OPEN HOUSE Experience the Excitement! ActiveHealth Management, one of the most innovative health management companies, is hosting a customer service OPEN HOUSE in it's Chantilly, VA facility. Now here's the best part we're looking for talented customer service professionals like yourself to become a part of our team. To learn more about these exciting opportunities, stop by our Open House J - yr&r CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSU LTANTS/ADVOCATES l|itTu«sd?y, October 24,tj$30 - fcOO pm ;;ff> ActiveHealth Management 14155 Newbrook Drive, 4th Floor, Chantilly, VA "fb ,tmk- .a m. Use your pleasant telephone manner and good problem-solving skills to make and receive calls, enroll members, determine plan requirements and initialize cases. To qualify, you must have 2-3 years of experience in a medical and/or call center environment working knowledge of PCs and excellent communication skills. Bilingual skills a plus. Stop by and find out more about our unique approach and the many ways well support your success. Want to apply early or can't make it? Apply online at www.activehealth.net and reference the Requisition 9905. EOE ActiveHealth Management. Information HTho Bnt Median*' www.activehealth.net WE ARE CROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor In the foodservlce industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution Center. • Facilities Maintenance Manager • Meat Cutter/Stockyard Meat Packing • inside sales Rep. • Territory Mgrysales Rep. • Delivery Driver Class CDL a/b We offer an excellent compensation package Including medical, dental, disability, 40i(k> plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background Investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of interest to recrult5Qgusfood.com or apply in person Mon-Frl 8:30am-4pm. fJZ US FOODSERVICE MANASSAS Attn: Human Resources Dept. 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, va 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V v A career with KFC is a career with a future! When you wodtfor KFC, you're part of the largest .restaurant company Ip the workl We provide tremendous growth opportunities, and a great place to work! Earn great pay, generous benefits and enjoy a Schedule that works for you! * ■ .is*" * Great things Staff Herel ' LMrn more about KPC* open positions by calling (877)988-4978 A lor apply online at ww8wywncaraara.com A career with Ron Hut is * career with * future! When you . • work for Pizza Hut, you're part of the largest restaurant company in the , world. We provide ' tremendous growth opportunities and a great place to work! Earn great pay, generous benefits and enjoy a schedule that work* for ypit! : : - ■ V ' Ltont aon about Pino Hut's open positions by catting <8771986-4978 or apply on«n« at wnm.yymcoretrs.com IBM Global Business Services Winchester, VA Technical Interview Day Hosted by G8S Public Sector/Application Innovation Services Do you make a long comnqute every day? You don't have to anymore. IBM recently won a large, multiyear contract supporting a Federal client right here in Winchester, Virginia, Do you have whot it takes to loin our team? IBM Global Business Services is the worlds largest consulting organization Our impact in the Public Sector is tar reoching and our dominant presence is growing every day. We have immediate openings tor U S. citizens (must be able to pass a background check) with the following skills: * Oracle Data Warehousing * J2EE Development • Oracle Reporting/DBA * Business Objects • Geographical Information Systems • SAS/Statistical Analysis As you would expect from # 1, IBM offers one of the best benefits in the industry. We also support yojr professional career development through diverse protect assignments and o world class career management approach. We moke a difference in government and our communities. Why make the long commute? Think time management and wortc/life balance Be IBM. Register now to attend the IBM AlS Job Fair on October 12th at the Hampton Inn Winchester, VA. Get started by sending an e-mail tcdw. to mpcampbe@us.ibm.com referring to one of the professional experience areas obove, or apply online to the IBM website for one of the 'hot" skill oreus below. In return we'll send you an invitation and mote information on how you can grow your career at IBM Business Objects/XI Specialist B022745 Business Objects/XI Specialist 8022746 Oracle Dev/DBA/Data Warehouse 8021916 Oracle Dev/DBA/Data Warehouse B021997 Web Designer B022742 Web Designer B022741 Web Developer B022654 Web Developer B021917 IBM Global Services is an equal opportunity employer AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COUNTER PERSON that is interested in management advancement FT, no weekends. Marshall Ford Mike Augun 800-289-2810 Production Scheduler / Planner Premiere Pre-caster located in rural Northern Virginia, is currently seeking an individual who can provide support to production management in the form of project scheduling, scheduling daily production, monitoring, and analysis. The qualified candidate must be experienced in reading blue prints, and also possess the ability to schedule form manufacturing for architectural pre-cast products. The position will report directly to the Plant Manager and will assist in setting goals and also be required to incorporate the schedule information into comprehensive project reports. Pre-cast experience is desired; alona with a basic knowledge using Microsoft Excel. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1627 careers@smithmidland.com Airlie Center - Housekeepers Airlie Conference Center is looking for part-time and full-time Housekeepers in both guest rooms arid public areas. Responsibilities may include cleaning sleeping rooms, lobby, hallways, stairs, restrooms, employee break area and other public areas as assigned Attention to detail, dependability, professional attitude, willingness to be a team player; ability to lift 30 lbs. and to work flexible hours to include nights, work ends and holidays a must Good verbal skills a plus Airlie Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Qualified applicants should respond to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Center ^Tarrenfon, VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail: arrlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer CONSERVATION SPECIALIST The John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking an energetic person to fill the conservation specialist position working in Fauquier County. Successful candidate will provide technical assistance to landowners to implement agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs), including conservation planning, survey and design work. Minimum requirements: any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in soils, agronomy, natural resources, water quality, animal science or related field; experience in soil and water conservation; map experience and computer experience a plus. Minimum starting salary is $31,629. Send cover letter and JMSWCD application to: 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31 Warrenton, Va. 20186. For more information call (540) 347-3120 or email johnmarshall.swcd@vaswcd.org Open until filled. Circulation Circulation Manager Full-time Reston, VA Operations Manager Part-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opporttmities, visit: www.TimesCnmmunify.min 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: HumanResourcefStimespapers.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 NORTHERN VIRGINIA DRIVERS/ DEUVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM t PM shifts. Full benefits. year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. ■ Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Flooring Assistant Project Manager/ Scheduler for flooring contractor. Duties include heavy phone contact with builder clientele, scheduling, ordering goods and filing. Experience preferred but will train. Manassas area. Fax resume to 703-334-0002 Housekeeper needed for W a r r e n t o n / Marshall area. 1X per week. General cleaning. Refs req u i r e d . (540)364-4887 HOUSE KEEPER Part Time, Experienced, 3 days per week for estate. Call: 540-347-1909 or Fax resume to 540-349-1764 , Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 JOIN THE PEPSI TEAMi • PEPSI COLA of Warrenton is now hiring for a large format account manager • Must have previous related sales experience • Must be able to develop and grow volume per outlet in retail chain accounts • Must execute in-store retail standards • Must be able to communicte with store manager and route merchandisers • Must be 'able and willing to lift 40- 50 lbs. continuously while merchandising accounts • Please apply in person at 5393 Lee Highway - Warrenton VA 20187 or by e-mail ’at mpence@pepsicva.com - Serious Inquiries Only Times Community Newspapers of Northern Virginia Presents... Career Times Local Career Opportunities Career Times 2006 is a special section appearing October 25 in our Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William County Newspapers. Deadline October 11th Publication Date October 25th Quarter Page.$595.00 Half Page.$995.00 Full Page . $1/195.00 Full Page w/ spot color.$1,685.00 Back Pgew/lull color.$1,995.00 All rates are net. Premium positions and web ads availabh Call today to reserve your space! 540.347.4222 or 800.852.4797 Fax: 540.351.0121 classifieds^timespapers.com Business Hours: Monday-Friday. H:«) a m. 5:30 p.m. TimesCommunity.com The Fairfax County Times; Heston l Union. Herndon Fdmon. Springfield- Burke/1 .ml.r Fairfax/Annandale Tdition. C entreVtlle'C hantilh edition Me Lean l .reat lalls\ic Fauquier Citizen • Fauquier Times Democrat • Gainesville limes • Loudoun Times Mirror« Alexandria Hines • Clarke Times Courier • C'ulpeper Citizen ? at additional cost. 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PAY, HOME TIME & BENEFITS Avg $1000+ per week & premium pay for short hauls. Home Weekends/ Immed benefits CDL-A 6mnths exp req'd Call Sunday or Anytime 800-546-0405 or 800-444-1272 x3005 Warrenton based company hiring a: Admin Assistant to help with phone calls & follow up on customer service requests. Must have strong knowledge of Windows Software & excellent typing skills. Starting pay $11 per hour. Vacation, sick pay, holidays. No Medical benefits. Call Jim: (540)349-8471 or Fax resume to: 540-349-2861 SUPERINTENDENT Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced superintendent for Fauquier County School. Must have transportation and valid driver's license. Excellent wage and benefits package. If you are safety conscious, dependable and willing to submit to a drug screen, apply at 1057 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, or mail resume to PO box 2530 Winchester, Virginia 22604. EOE M/F/H/V SHOCKEY OF C«0‘C€« PARK RANGER - LAW ENFORCEMENT, #99999 Several positions available statewide. Salary Range: $24,188 - $33,638 Closing Datet March 30, 20071 CHIEF PARK RANGER, #99998 Several positions availabe statewide Salary range: $26,469 - $36,500 Closing Date: March 30,2007 The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking candidates for park law enforement postions and firstlevel management law enforcement jobs. For qualifications and additional information, please visit: www.dcr.virginia.gov EEO ACCOUNTANT TEMPORARY Experienced General Ledger Accountant needed for three-month assignment to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Candidate should be dependable, self-starter and detail-oriented. 5+ years experience. Flexible schedule. Equal Employment Opportunity If interested, please email your resume to HumanResource@tunespapers.com or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Human Resources ■b—a NORTHERN VIRGINIA Pretrial Officer i Community Corrections ! Position available with the Department of Community Corrections. Position is responsible for interviewing and investigating incarcerated pretrial defendants charged with violating criminal laws and evaluating their suitability for community supervision. PreI pates bond recommendations/risk assessments for Court. Supervises defendants placed into the program by the Courts which includes monitoring all conditions of bond, drug testing, criminal record checks and treatment verification. Testifies in Court as needed. Completes the defendants' application for Court-appointed legal counsel. Requires a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology or related field and three years directly related experience in criminal justice or counseling. Six months experience working on individual and/or team projects, and functional or operational administrative experience within the criminal justice system is I preferred. Must have a VCIN Operators Cer! tilication or obtain w ithin six months of hire. ! Must be certified to conduct State mandated j substance abuse assessments (Simple i Screening Instrument) within sixty days of i hire. Mandatory criminal record and finger; print check required for successful candidate. J Valid driver's license required. (Hiring Range: 5.42.140 - S56.H89/yr) Closes: 10/20/2006 j 07-120 Additional information and required l ' application contact web site: www.loudoun. j 8ov A career with TaCO Bell is a career with a future! When you work for us, you re part of the largest restaurant company in the world. We provide tremendous growth and advancement opportunities! •A Great Place to Learn • Great Mentors . • Great Career Opportunities • A Great Future | iiliLr/ j-Jate! j Learn more about Taco Bell's open positions by calling (877) 986-4978 or apply online at www.yumcareers.com. TACO BELL feOfeMrertW CELL COMMUNICATION TECH/TOWER HAND/ LABORER Stanton Hill Company. Inc., is a local year round construction company, building new communication tower sites, upgrades, service and maintenance Looking for safety conscious, good attitude, mechanically skilled, outdoor people Plan / blueprint reading, assembly, rigging, climbing and general labor skills are desirable. Training and benefits with good pay. Experienced Tower Hands welcome! Fax resume to: 571-261-2954 or call 571-261-3354 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 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 UTILITY LINE LOCATOR National supplier to major utilities. Expander our workforce. Seeking FT Tech. Will train: $12-$18/hr. depending on work history. Apply on line crt: www.stsus.net Please No Call! FIELD SERVICE MECHANIC Northern Virginia Drilling, a Manassas based company, seeks experience field service mechanic. Diesel, hydraulic, and welding experience a plus. Company vehicle provided. Applicant must have a valid driver's license: CDL preferred but not required. Wage rate based on experience. Please contact Kevin or Jack at* 70J-J61-6859 Cook's Assistant The Southerlands has an immediate opportunity for the position of Cook's Assistant. This position will assist with various aspects of meal preparation for a senior audience. Previous experience in the food industry preferred. Must have good interpersonal skills, be organized, and motivated. Need to understand safe food handling and sanitation. Apply to: The Southerlands Retirement Community 600 Mount View St. Front Royal, VA 22630 by fax: 540-636-8585, . or email at: southrld@lynxconnect.com EOE/AA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER Times Community Newspapers, a major Northern Virginia publisher, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person who will provide positive company wide leadership of the growth and profitability of the company's Central Classified Advertising Department, including the categories of Employment, Real Estate and General Classified sales. Responsibilities include hiring staff, overseeing training, managing a very efficient system for selling and billing, and coordinating classified operations. Applicants must have 3-5 years of directly related work experience, proven leadership skills as well as personnel and process management experience. Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of AdMax a plus. TCN offers competitive group benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay, lucrative performance incentives. To become a part of this high-quality, highgrowth organization, send resume and salary requirements to HumanResource9timespapers.com or fax 703-435-9754. EOE (Titties —— NORTHERN VIRGINIA ASSISTANT MANAGER RECREATION CENTER Parks, Recreation and Community Services Position available at the new Claude Moore Reereation Center in Sterling. VA Manage the facility operations maintenance work plan to ensure efficient and effective building operations. Provide customer satisfaction by creating a sale, clean, secure and aesthetically pleasing environment. Knforce facility rules and regulations tor participant use of the facility. Oversee the purchase of equipment and supplies. Schedule activities, rentals and facility usage. Manage the operations of a multi use fitness area. Knowledgeable in all current equipment and the proper usage Create guidelines that would cover all personal training issues following all existing county guidelines. Assist the center Manager with the development and implementation of the facility program management plan. Oversee program planning to maintain a w ide variety of program choices, and to meet revenue expectations. Supervise staff and manage center operations in the absence of the Center Manager. Handle customer service concerns in accordance with center and departmental guidelines Must be willing to work flexible schedule. Any combination o! education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Leisure Service. Athletic Administration. Physical Lducation or related field. Three years directly related experience in program and facility management working with the public, groups and organizations which must include a minimum ot I year supervisory experience. Pool Operators license and training on facility specific building and pool systems to he obtained within 6 months ot hire Requires CPR first Aid. Valid drivers license. DMV check Criminal History and CPS background check (Hiring Ranee: S42.I40 Sbb.KXy/v r i Closes. KJ/20/2< KXS 07-122 Additional information and required application contact wet) site: www.loudoun.ttov SALES Growing pest control company in the Manassas area is seeking Commercial Sales Person. Salary, plus commission, car allowance and health benefits. First year earning potential $45,000. Call (866)281-1822 or email resumes to vernon@eaolepest.us ADMIN/PERSONAL ASSISTANT for a family owned horse transport business. FT, flex hours. Quickbooks and phone skills a must. Horse knowledge required. Fax resume to: 540-349-9722 or call: 540-349-9429 between 8am & 3pm CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Times Community Newspapers seeks individual to service existing customers & build new accounts. Telemarketing experience a must. Newspaper background a plus. We offer incentive packages, medical, dental & 401K Individual must be self motivated & work well in a team environment. Position is available immediately. Interested applicants please email or fax resume to: mcourtney@timespapers.com Fax: 703-771-0036 NORTHERN VIRGINIA Administration Administrative Assistant/ Advertising Coordinator Full-time Reston, VA , Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant Full-time Herndon, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit www.Time8Conununity.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: HumanResource9timespapers.com, or fox to 703-435-9754 southern Virginia Accounting Account Collection Representative Full-time x Herndon, Virginia 2 years minimum collection experience For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.mm 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: HumanResource0timespaper8.com, or fox to 703-435-9754 ©me* Northern Virginia Editorial Staff Reporter Part-time Leesburg, VA Real Estate/ Entertainment Reporter Full-time Reston, VA News Editor Full-time Warrenton, VA Assistant Weekender Editor Full-time Reston, VA Staff Photographer Full-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCominunity.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 (Time* northern Virginia Full Tim® employment Mechanic Thick Competitive Pay! M-F 3-11:30PM Paid Holidays/ Vacation/Sick! Health Ins/401 K! Experience Needed All Thick Repair 800-932-4001 Plumbers wanted Never on call! Full benefits package $100K potential 401K $1000 plus calls weekly Start from your home. Call 800-280-2820 Service Plumber Needed Great pay & benefits. Retired and semi-retired welcome. 703-445-9289 Mon-Fri 7-4 VA AUTO STATE INSPECTOR with general repair knowledge. Good pay +, with Culpeper repair garage. 540-718-2200 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 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 When you’re trying to reach qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for the job! To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Antiques ft Plmiin 65 Mustang Conv. 289 V8 std, 144K, 1 ownr. Orig spinner whlcvr, blk, red int, wtit top. $22k. (703)821-1821. 01 Dodge Stratus, 96K, 4 dr, red, runs great, new tires $4500 O.B.O (540)351-0826 02 Mercedes CLK 320, auto, 45k, excellent condition. $24,500 571-238-2539. 03 Mitzubishl Outlander, New Michelin Tires, Ready for snow, over 10K mis left on warranty very clean, very good cond, asking $10K, 7003-929-5444 04 BMW Z4: 6spd, very good cond. $35,000. 703-863-6742. 04 Chrysler Sebring Touring convert, V6, AC, Ithr, like new cond, 27K mis, garg. kept, $14.5K. 540-788-9837 04 Mazda RX-8: Black Ithr int/black ext. 32k miles. Excel cond. $19500. Troy Hopcroft (571)723-3378. 04 Signature Lincoln, 58K mis, new tires, loaded, green, garaged, $13,500. 540-937-0790 05 Honda Civic, auto, grt gas mileage, silver, 4 2 K. $13,900. (540)727-7685 1990 Cadillac DeVille. 4dr sedan, dark blue, V8, AC/All power, 12mos inspection sticker, all repairs done. $1895. (540)439-3259 1990 Mazda Miata MX5. 65K, red, 5spd, new top, exc cond, new brakes/tires. Call after 6pm or Iv msg. (540)636-8419 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST SPYDER: Silver, leather, 5-Speed, 45K miles.$8,000.00 OBO (540) 905-2495. 2003 Nissan 350Z, black 6 speed, 14k mi. garage kept. $24,500. Call after 6pm. 540-338-4022. 2004 Acura RSX-auto, leather, sunroof, cd over 50k highway mi. maryland inspected. 16k obo. Call Mark at 703-967-3654. 2006 Honda Civic, auto, 40mpg, new car cond, $ 1 5,8 0 0. (540)937-3224 '88 AUDI 80: 71k miles, excellent condition. $1750. (703)716-0981. '93 CHEVY LUMINA: 4dr, 113k miles, runs well. VA inspect, new emmission. $1200/ obo. (703)724-7871. '94 Buick LeSabre. Orig owner. Gar kept. Fully loaded. Excl cond. 135K mis. $3995. Call 703-430-0541 '95 Saturn SL2: Teal. 4dr, 5spd. abs, a/c, cass, 116k. many new parts. Great cond. (703)406-0653. '96 VW Passat, navy blue. 5sp. 6 cd changer, $4950. (540)347-1656 98 Honda Accord EX: White, 4dr, 101k mi. PS. PW, PL. CD, sun root, air bags, cruise. $7800 703-727-2845 '98 Mazda 626: Approx 110k miles. $1500/ OBO. (703)404-3934. Sales Real Estate Manager Full-time Reston, VA Classified Advertising Manager Full-Time Leesburg, VA . Sales Executives Full-time and Part-time Warrenton, and Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.coin Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: HumanResource9timespapers.com, or fax to 703-435-9754 ; Community Ncwspnpc/s ‘ northirn Virginia m 98 Subaru Forester Very good cond, 5sp. AWD. 183k mls-will go to 400k $3500. 703.447.9505 '99 Ford Contour, 112K MLS, very good cond, 1 owner, $3300/obo. 540-219-9010 '99 Nissan Maxima Ltd. Gold. 93K mi. A/C, PL. PW, PS, CD, spoiler, 4 dr. can email pic. $7500. 703-727-2845 CHRYSLER 02 Town & Co. LX: 78K mi, 100K war, new tires brakes, blue/gray int, exc cond $6400. 703-728-7814 CORVETTE 1985, runs ood, good cond, 4000. 703-677-6909. Lexus GX 470, 2006, black, beige int. navag. . sys, 26K mis, $46,000. (540)347-5426 Linuuin 1990 uuriuriental: beige, V8, 4.6L, AT, FWD, 66k, Lthr, fully loaded. Exc, shape. $8100. 540-327-2919. Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Dark Green, Excel cond, $8900/obo (540)347-7313 Olds 88LS '96, maroon, all pwr, Michelin tires, Inspected. 2nd owner, runs great. $2895.76 OBO (703)753-1452 Porsche '86, 911 Targa, red w/ blk lthr, 95K mis, good looking car. $ 1 8,5 0 0. 202-744-5659 Toyota Supra 1985, Working condition w/ VA inspection. $1,100 o b o . Call 571-334-9225 Vienna, 2 BRs for rent at 624 Pine St. SE. $550 each, incl. utils. (703)319-0186 1986 Colbalt Condurra 269, twin 350 CID, Mercruiser engines, Myco Trailer incl. Alpha One drive, Capt & First mate bolster seats. $11,500/obo. (540)439-0771 '95 Sea ray 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $ 1 5 K / o b o 571-259-6834 2004 RV 27ft Class C Trail Light w/a Ford 450 Triton 10 eng. Sleeps 8, 2 slide outs, generator & only 6,000 mi. Asking $48,000. 703-978-7850. Camper: 04 26BHSS Wildwood LE, w/ full slide ac/heat, outside shower & grill, queen bdrm, bunks, stove/ oven, frig/freezer, sleep sofa, storage, nsmkr/no pets. Excel cond. $16,500/obo. 540-822-9027. Seeking a late model 5th wheel, toy hauler. Call 540-347-1970 r 02 HD Heritage Softtail, red. 10K. grge kpt dealer serviced, lots of extras, $14,900. (540)349-8133 ,1976 Kawasaki KZ900 Recently painted tank & plastic, new handgrips, seat recovered, carbs rebuilt in 05 new battery, spark plugs, brake pads, air filter. Gd cond. $1800/ OBO (540) 349-3276 2005 HD Sportster XL 1200 C, 3500 miles, exc cond. Help me to pay for kids teeth. (540)439-3345 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/OBO Call 703-430-2268 Vespa LX 50 06. Red. 27 orig mis. Absolute showroom cond. New $3550, sacrifice $2800/ OBO 703 779-8202 r 645 V_ A Off-Road/ Unlicensed _u 2003 Honda CRF230F, god condition, one owner. $1800. OBO 540-219-5454 2004 YFZ450 Yamaha 4 wheeler, Condition New, Asking $5,600. Call Carl (540)752-7879 -- Sport Utility vsnciN V_II_J 01 JEEP Cherokee Sport, 4x4, auto, 26K mis, excel cond. $12,500 540-341-7394 03 Chevy Suburban, blk, tan Ithr int, Captain s chairs, DVD. BOSE, loaded. 73K $21000 (540)349-4437 03 Dodge Durango SXT, auto, 56k, 3d seat, tow pkg $15,500. 571-238-2539. '88 Isuzu Trooper, new / rebuilt parts inclds engine, needs head gasket. $750 good for mech 540-937 7276 97 Ford Explorer XLT. 4x4. auto, power pack, 1 owner, under 100K mis, well maintained. $5300 540-439-8719 97 Honda CRV. New trans, awd, cd, blue, 76k mi, exec cond, $ 7,0 0 0. Call 703-742-6867 '98 Ford Explorer XLT. Snrf, Ithr, CD. 78K mis. Excl cond. Must see. $4850. 703-771-8105, 202-746-5455 sct286@aol.com 99 Ford Explorer XLT, V6 SOHC, Ithr, snrf, ac, pw.pl, cruise, 4dr, 2WD, new tires 155K, $4500 703-431-5005. 99 Toyota 4Runner LTD. Exc cond, low miles, new Michelin Cross-Terrain tires, loaded, hitch. $13,999. Call 540-272-7856 Chevy, ’03 Avalanche Z71 2500. Charcoal. Multi-disc changer, tow pkg, 49K mi. $19,500/ obo. 703-862-2480 Honda, '03, Element, w/ trailer hitch, sunroof, car rack & capability to be towed. Only 44,000 mi. Asking $12,500. 703-978-7850. Jeep 1996 Cherokee: Green. 4.0L, 6 cyl. 4WD. A/C. AT, PW & PL. 8-disc CD changer. 172K mi. Exc. tires. $1200. 540-338-4404. Jeep 1996 Cherokee: Green. 4.0L, 6 cyl. 4WD. A/C. AT, PW & PL. 8-disc CD changer. 172K mi. Exc. tires. $2,200. 540-338-4404. Toyota 00 4Runner SR5. 4wd, PL, PW, CD/tape, am/fm, V6, 98K mi. Excellent Cond.l $12,000/obo. 540-341-0336. » « ',! *,'t v >70 Trailers <><■ ','K M t Utility Trailer enclosed. 18ft Express, dual axle, ramp door, side door, extras. Like new. $4000. (703)408-4488. ’01 Chevy Silverado 3500 4X4, 1T, reg cab, long bed, Duramax diesel, towing pkg, 5th wheel hitch, bed liner, v good cond, 22,000 mi, $18,000 firm. Call 540-349-1596 '01 GMC 2500HD gold Sierra SLT ext cab 4x4, 76k mi. 8.1 Itr eng. allis trans, prem Khr seat/mr pkg, bedliner, 5th whl, big tires, oil changed/ serviced. $14,500. (540)253-5485 Q1 Toyota Tundra, V8, 4WD, loaded, exc cond.(540)272-7090 03 Mazda Pickup. 52K, AC, cruise control, auto, CD/stereo. $9,200. (540)349-3044 04 Ford F-150: 4x4 Super Cab: Lariat. 5.4L, lowpkg, Wir, PW, PS, 53k mi. $21,800. Call (540)338-3356. 05 Dodge Ram, 4x4, short bed, 4.7L V8. auto. 8K, $1000 in extras. $16,950 (540)829-1136 2002 Ford F-150 XL, 4dr, extended cab, long bed, 4.6L V8, 4x2, auto, 111K, $7700. (540)349-0021 79 Chevy, 4x4 short bed, also 68 Ford F 700. Call after 5:30p for more info. (540)825-0680 88 Ford XLT, 302 V8, great AC, runs/looks food, no rust, 84K, 3500. (540)829-1136 '97 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 W/T P.U. 61k ez mi. Cream puff. $6800. 540-592-3262. Upperville. 99 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, 4WD, 82K, good cond. Asking $9800. (540)905-5456 Cab & chassi (stake body) 01 3500 HD, hydraulic Dump, 35K mis. $17,900. (571)221-5398 Ford F150, 05. 4wd, 2dr . towing pkg. 12,000 orig. miles. $18,999/ OBO. 703-609-7032. Land Rover 04. Exc. cond. 30K mi. KBB srv $27,850; asking $24.900/obo. Call 703-863-1337 Mobile Food truck 04. Only 8,000 mi.- Good cond. Asking $17,000 Call 571-209-0796. r~J 00 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE, 113K mis, great cond, frt & rear AC, AM/FM Cass. $3500 (540)439-2731 04 Honda Odyssey, exc c o n d, Power everything $13,900. (540)727-7685 '98 Conversion Van Dodge 1500: Custom, alloy wheels, 78k mi. Asking $1 1,000. (703)631-0710 Chrysler Town & Country 03. great cond, new tires, LX, garaged, 62K mis $9500 540-272-4661 Dodge Caravan Sport, 99 Quad seating. 7passenger V6 Clean. Great condition. One owner 80K mi. $5,950. 540 955-0503. Ford, 2000, Windstar 73K miles. Blue, quad seats, alloy wheels, spotless int. $5,200 703 378 5415. Two long school buses for sale $100 each. AvI immed Call 703 777-4220