Rappahannock News, November 9, 2006

I CV -5^ Xs it * Rappahannock County ’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 -V-' |T-, s §2r -as CD ~ 4J f^O *- | o H H 8 128th Year ... No. 45 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006 WORLDWIOE AT TIMESCOMMUNITY.COM 50 CENTS Piedmont voters choose Wayland By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A political landslide ran through the streets of Sperryville on Tuesday as Eddie Wayland was elected the Piedmont District’s new representative on the Rappahannock Comity Board of Supervisors. Wayland won nearly 58 percent of the 680 votes cast in the district to defeat Monira Rifaat and Katherine Estes Baader. Rifaat landed 31 percent of the votes while Estes Baader took in 11 percent. Nearly 68 percent of the registered voters in the district voted in the race. Wayland expressed relief to be done with the campaign and excitement to serve on the board as he celebrated his victory with friends and family Tuesday evening at his home in Sperryville. “It feels great to be done, and I’m looking forward to serving the people of the Piedmont and working with the board,” he said. “I’m glad this part of the work is behind me.” Wayland is filling a spot on the board that was opened by the departure of interim Piedmont District Supervisor Tom Taylor. Taylor was appointed to the board See WAYLAND, Page A8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Monty Tayloe WINNER: Eddie Wayland won the race for Piedmont District supervisor Tuesday, taking in nearly 58 percent of the votes. Rappahannock favors Webb, Cantor By Kevin Allen and Kali Schumitz Rappahannock News Staff Writers As of Wednesday, Virginia’s Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb was too close to call. But the votes were already counted in Rappahannock and county voters favored Webb. Webb won more than 51 percent of votes in the county, according to unofficial statistics from the State Board of Elections. Webb won tbe majority ot votes at the Flint Hill, Scrabble, Sperryville and Town of Washington polling stations. He was most popular in Sperryville, where he took in 59 percent of the votes. Allen landed the majority at the Amissville and Chester Gap polling stations. In Chester Gap, he took in 65 percent of the votes. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Webb had a narrow 7,300-vote lead in his bid to unseat Allen. Webb declared victory around 1 a.m. Wednesday, speaking to supporters in Tysons Corner. “I appreciate what Sen. Allen said when he said we need to respect the democratic process. By the way, I'd like to say that the votes are in and we won,” Webb said. “I look forward to representing all of you to the best of my ability in the United States Senate.” Allen also continued to rally his supporters in Richmond during the late eveninsr Wedneadav “The counting will continue through the night and wiH continue tomorrow and I know you will all be like eagles and hawks watclling as every one of these votes are counted,” Allen said in his last speech of the night. Even if Webb maintains his lead, the race is not likely to be decided for some time. If the difference between the two candidates remains less than 1 percent, the losing candidate can ask for a recount. The recount could be requested between Nov. 27, after the election results have been certified, and Dec. 7. A three-judge panel will guide the process. The unofficial results showed Webb carrying Northern Virginia and other urban areas by a wide margin and Allen taking most rural areas by large margins. Allen started his second Senate campaign earlier this year with a double-digit lead over Webb, but his advantage whittled after the nowinfamous “macaca” incident, when Allen insulted a Webb campaign staffer with what was perceived to be a racial slur. Cantor keeps seat , Overall; j intrurpbent Republican Rep. Eric Cantor easily won the Seventh District seat in the House of Representatives, ^landing nearly 64 percent of votes district wide. But in Rappahannock, the race was much tighter between Cantor and Democrat Jim Nachman. Cantor won slightly less than 50 percent of votes in the county, getting his best support at the Amissville and Chester Gap polling stations. Amissville supported Cantor with 59 percent of votes and Chester Gap backed him with nearly 68 percent. Nachman, who received nearly 48 percent of votes countywide, won the majority at the other four polling stations. His best showing was in the Town of Washington, where he landed 58 percent of the votes. Photo by Coma Walsh BIRTHDAY LUNCH: First Lady Laura Bush was in town on Wednesday for her birthday celebration at the Inn at Little Washington. She is pictured here with chef and owner Patrick O’Connell. Birthday festivities Washington residents skirted the Inn at Little Washington yesterday to see what important figure had come to town. There were lots of large black vehicles signaling that someone special had come to dine. She had. First Lady Laura Bush had come to the Inn for a birthday party hosted by five of her friends. Although Bush’s birthday was November 4th, the hosts had chosen the day following mid-term elections. Local musicians Sam Morgan and Zan McLoud played for the guests at a cocktail party in the kitchen, before the First Lady and her friends moved to the dining room for lunch. There were 25 guests present including Karen Hughes and Karyn Frist. Patrick O’Connell and Rinehardt Lynch were both on hand for the festivities which had local residents buzzing. “You just never know who’ll you see in town,” said Kim Nelson who was busy opening her new Hair Gallery on Main Street. Menu: ft *>'■ > '^le first Lady’s 60th Birthday Celebration November 8, 2006 “Liquid Autumn”: A Demitasse of Apple Rutabaga Soup A Tin of Sin: American Ossetra Caviar with Crab and Cucumber Rillette Iron Horse, Inn at Little Washington 25th Anniversary Cuv$e, Blanc de Blanc, Green "Valley 1990 Pan-Roasted Maine Lobster with Braised Baby Bok Choi, Grapefruit and Citrus Butter Sauce Spottswoode, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2005 Four Story Farm’s Organic Poularde Stuffed with Black Truffles on Ribbons of Savoy Cabbage Braised in Champagne Hanzell, Pinot Noir, Sonomd Valley 1997$> . A Miniature Gift Box Surprise Barbeito, Bual, Madeira 1946 County and Town Meetings and Notices • All Rappahannock County government offices will be closed Friday, November 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day.' • The Rappahannock National Bank will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day and will reopen on Monday, November 13. • On Tuesday, November 14, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7:30 p. m. for a public session at RCHS band room. • On Wednesday, November 15, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Agenda: New Business -SU#06-10-01 * Patterson Family Apartment -Public Hearing: Amendments to Zoning & Subdivision Chapters* Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 ‘ (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) * i Beaming Ballards Owners Robert and Joanie Ballard couldn’t be happier “Following their heart” has paid off not only personally but professionally as their store, R.H. Ballard Art, Rug and Home, located on Main Street in Washington, has been named among the top shops by Southern Living Magazine. Only three stores in Virginia earned the honor. “We choose what we like,” said Joanie, “and hope that our choices resonant with others.” Newsmakers “Believe” The Rappahannock County Varsity Volleyball team is headed to the regional semi-final rounds. Se^ Page A6 Amissville find Not many people know about the Polings’ neat museum in Amissville, but it’s a real treasure. See Page B1. Going green The Rappahannock County Garden Club is at it again. Order your kissing ball or mantelpiece soon. See Page A12. Can you hear me? Local resident Walter Rowe is frustrated. He’d like to be able to have cell phone service. See Page A5.

Local party officials react to mid-term election results By Charlie Spierinc, RappahannocV News Staff Writer Rappahannock Democrats were elated with last nights election results. “I am absolutely delighted and very proud of the hard work that the committee members did in the county,” said Ray Boc, Chairman of the Rappahannock Democratic Committee. He lauded the county’s support for Democraitic “Jims,” Jim Webb and Jim Nachman. “Rappahannock didn’t go for Nachman, but we were close,” said Boc about the congressional race against Republican Eric Cantor. rormer cnair oi tne Kappahannock Democratic Committee Party Linda Dietle also weighed in. “I feel a tremendous sense of relief and hope that with this election our country will now deal with the world in a way that it has not for several years,” she said. Democrats gathered at the Flint Hill Public House last night celebrating the Democrats retaking of the house as election night wore on. Dietle was optimistic about Democrats ability to change the direction of the country. “Hopefully they will work to have bipartisan effectiveness, with no more grid lock in government,” she said about likely speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic controlled house. “I hope that they will be more responsive and responsible to the American people.” Area Democrats were no less enthusiastic yesterday afternoon as election results continued in favor of one of their favorite candidates, Jim Webb. “Last night I went to bed quite concerned but when I woke up the next morning I was pleasantly surprised,” Boc said, “quite thrilled, actually,” he added with a chuckle. Un Wednesday, Webb continued to hold an approximate 7,000 vote lead for one of Virginia’s United States Senate seats over incumbent George Allen. Dietle was also pleased to hear about the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. “It’s high time,” she said with relief. “He has been a destructive force in the military and the war operation.” Demaris Miller, Vice-chair of the Rappahannock County Republican Committee, openly conceded that Allen had lost the election, as the tally for the U.S. Senate seat continued throughout Wednesday. “There will probably be recounts,” she said, “but recounts rarely change anything in Virginia.” She said that it would be interesting to find out how Jim Webb would stand politically, as a senator. “The people of Virginia have elected someone that they don’t know very much about,” Miller said. She noted that the Democratic party ran a very smart campaign by offering Webb as a alternative to Allen without revealing his political stance on the issues. “I think the Allen campaign could have done a better job identifying where Webb stood,” Miller said. Miller also noted that voters were clearly disenchanted with the war in Iraq. “All the Democrats had to do was to talk about change.” she said, “They have dozens of different ideas as to what we should do in Iraq, but it will be interesting to see what they will come up with.” “Pelosi will be riding a bucking bronco,” she added wryly. In spite of the loss, Miller believes Republican politicians will, “do a lot of healthy soul searching,” she said. “Hopefully they will return to their conservative roots.” Marriage amendment sails through By Kevin Allen and Kali Schumitz Rappahannock News Staff Writers Virginia voters expressed strong support Tuesday for the constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. And Rappahannock County was in fine with the rest of the Commonwealth. Rappahannock voters supported the amendment by about a 13 percent margin - 56 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed. The amendment passed by about 57 percent statewide, according to unofficial results with more than 99 percent of precincts reporting. However, results at the county’s six polling stations differed sharply. The amendment was most popular in Chester Gap and Amissville, where 73 percent and 67 percent of voters, respectively, said “yes” to the measure. Scrabble voters approved the amendment with 55 percent of votes and nearly 53 percent of Sperryville voters supported it. Polling stations in the Tbwn of Washington and Flint Hill told a different story. In Washington, 52 percent of voters said “no” to the PART Of OUR COMMU/1ITX part or youR urt amendment. In Flint Hill, nearly 51 percent of voters were opposed to it. The controversial amendment prohibits the General Assembly from changing existing state laws that ban samesex marriages as well as prohibiting legislators from creating any other type of legal relationship that has the same benefits as a marriage, such as civil unions and common-law marriages. Supporters, including Attorney General Bob McDonnell, a Republican, argued that the ban is necessary to defend Virginia’s existing laws from the kinds of court challenges that have legalized same-sex marriages and civil unions in other states. LEADER OF THE QUARTER ‘Amanda truly represents what a leader should be and she always looks out for her employees. When an employee was recently out for surgery, she brought flowers, delivered dinners, and checked on the family’ - Patient Accounts Staff AMANDA STURGEON The medical billing system can sometimes be complicated and confusing, but Amanda Sturgeon has it all under control. 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Voters may have been leery of the new machines after reports during the past two weeks anticipated problems with computerized voting machines. “Most people, when given the choice, want a paper trail,” said Denise Chandler, an election official at the Tbwn of Washington Fire Hall, which served as the Hampton District polling station. Like many county residents, Rex Slack, of Washington, used a paper ballot to cast his vote. “The way I understand it, you Leaner VDOT budget may mean less money for county roads By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Reduced funding for a Virginia Department of Transportation program for local road projects will likely mean Rappahannock County will need to shift its transportation priorities in coming years. VDOT Administrator David Cubbage told the County Board of Supervisors on Monday that the department’s Six-Year Improvement Program calls for a $610 million statewide reduction in funding for the next fiscal year. Cubbage said that equates roughly to a 36 percent cut in funds for primary and secondary roads. Primary roads are thoroughfares, like U.S. 211 and U.S. 522, that connect population centers. Secondary roads are local county roads numbered 600 and higher. Of the total statewide cut, the Culpeper District, which includes Rappahannock County, is scheduled to see a reduction of some $40 million for local projects. According to VDOT, revenue growth has been minimal, maintenance needs have increased and costs for materials like concrete, steel and asphalt have risen. The combination of factors equals less funding to build additional infrastructure. Wakefield District Supervisor Roger Welch said projects to ensure road safety may need to be moved up on the priority list as a result of the funding cut. Board members agreed to plan a workshop on the matter at their Dec. 3 meeting and open the issue for a public hearing when they gather Jan. 6. Effects of consolidation VDOT announced Nov. 2 that it plans to streamline its local maintenance activities by closing 91 of its 355 facilities and consolidating its operations into 244 locations by July 1, 2008. The department plans to station a majority of its staff at can trace your vote better,” Slack Isaid. “I’m a Luddite, I guess.” Chandler said about 5 percent of the 661 voters at the Washington Fire Hall used the touch screens. She said the demographics of the Hampton District may be a major reason for the lopsided numbers at the Washington precinct. “This is an older district and people like voting the way they used to,” she said. Chandler said another factor was that during busy times, people were more likely to fill out a paper ballot than wait to use a touch screen in use by another voter. Some voters said they did not know they had the option of using a touch screen, but would have tried it had they known. “I didn’t know I had a choice,” said Amissville resident Susan Hatley, who added that she would have used the touch screen had she known it was available. Voter turnout tops 64 percent The weather Tuesday was cold and rainy, hut that didn’t keep Rappahannock County voters away from the polls. An impressive 3,372 of the county’s 5,261 registered voters cast ballots on Tuesday. That’s more than 64 percent, which is an improvement from the 2002 midterm election when less than 53 percent of the county’s registered voters cast ballots. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com MORE JOBS ONLINE... J dimes TimesCtommimity.com 176 of those sites, while the other 68 locations will be kept for storage or staging areas for emergency responses. Cubbage said at Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that Rappahannock County’s area VDOT headquarters, located on Rock Mills Road across from the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center, is slated to remain fully staffed and the specialty crew facility on U.S. 211 near Amissville will not be affected by the plan. The old area headquarters on Fodderstack Road east of the Tbwn of Washington will not be retained, but that is more a result of having a new facility on Rock Mills road rather than the consolidation plan, said VDOTs Lou Hatter on Wednesday. commissioner uavia Ekem said during a teleconference Nov. 2 that the consolidation plan will save the department up to $6 million. The department estimates that between 40 and 50 employees statewide will lose their jobs as a result of consolidation, but none of those losses will occur in Rappahannock County. VDOT has scheduled public information meetings throughout the Commonwealth on the consolidation plan. The Culpeper District meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. l\iesday at the VDOT District Auditorium, 1601 Orange Road in Culpeper. The meeting will give local citizens and elected officials a chance to offer feedback to VDOT officials before the consolidation plan is finalized in mid-December. Other business The board touched on a variety of other topics at Monday’s meeting. A public hearing scheduled for Monday evening was canceled after the board decided to table B&S Site Development Inc.’s application for a special exception permit until its December meeting. Michael L. Brown Jr. has applied for a special exception permit to operate a contractor’s yard on his propi erty on Seven Ponds Road in AmissviUe, and asked the board for more time in order to organize a community meeting on the matter. Rappahannock County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell reported to the board that the cost for Rappahannock County High School’s track and field complex came in at $356,767 — an impressive $283,473 less than the $640,240 that one contractor bid in October 2005. The amount originally budgeted for the complex was $350,000. Chappell said the savings were accomplished by separating the track project and the field project into two bids. Bob Lander, president of the Scrabble School Foundation, reported on fund raising activities to preserve the old school and convert it to a senior citizens center. Lander said the organization is going to emphasize more strongly their intention to use the school as a senior center in order to draw more funding. County Administrator John McCarthy said the county has contracted a firm called Conservation Solutions Inc. to restore the Confederate Monument near the County Courthouse. The work, which is scheduled for March, will cost about $35,000. McCarthy also updated the board on the progress of a committee working to draft an ordinance for the land application of sewage sludge in the county. Welch said he has heard complaints that no farmers are on the committee. McCarthy said he would welcome a farmer on the committee and suggested that board members appoint one. McCarthy also said the public is welcome at the committee’s meetings. Monday’s meeting was the last for interim Piedmont District Supervisor Tom Taylor. Newly elected supervisor Eddie Wayland will represent the district at the board’s next meeting in December. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Police Briefs Overturned vehicles Jennifer Theed, 36, of Flint Hill, Va. was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital after she lost control of her 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The accident occurred on October 26th on Zachary Taylor Highway. Two children who were passengers in the vehicle were uninjured. State Police Trooper Roop responded to the accident. On October 31, a 16-yearold male from Sperryville, over-corrected after running off the left side of Swindler Hollow Road. His vehicle, a 1998 Buick Century, overturned after striking a tree on the right side of the road. State Trooper Corbin handled the case. Work site pillaged Tools valued at approximately $2,000 were reported stolen from a house construction site on Copperhead Lane. Among the items missing was an air compressor, a table saw, and a step ladder. The items were stolen over the weekend sometime between the evening of November 3rd and the morning of the 5th. The case is currently under investigation by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. Funny money Lt. Connie Smith responded to Mayhugh’s gas station on November 3rd, to investigate a counterfeit $50 bill. The case has been referred to the Secret Service. Bad bubbles Deputy Gary Jenkins reported at 3:12 a.m. on November 3rd that someone had put bubbles into the fountain at the Griffin Tavern. 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Chili served with a side of bluegrass By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Chili lovers headed out in droves to Rappahannock County High School on Sunday to fill up on chili and listen to live bluegrass at the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club’s second annual Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival. Attendees had eight delicious and unique varieties of chili to sample. Unlike last year, when every last spoonful of chili was eaten before 4 p.m., all of this year’s chefs made enough to last them through the end of the event. Jonathon Partin took home the People’s Choice Chili Award for his Bromelain Chili. Bromelain is an enzyme and meat tenderizer obtained from pineapple, which is a key ingredient in Partin’s recipe. The Best Decorated Booth Award went to Laura Skauge for the spot where she dished out her Sassy Mountain Chili. The chili was served up with the traditional side of corn bread as well as some bluegrass. The Shenandoah Travelers, Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass and Debbie Zinn and Natural Grass offered their musical stylings on stage in the high school’s auditorium. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen CHILI CHAMP: Jonathon Partin won the People’s Choice Chili Award for his Bromelain Chili, which uses pineapple as a key ' ingredient, Sunday at the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club’s second annual Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival. Photo by Hazel Zinn-Day SASSY SKAUGE: Laura Skauge, who cooked up her Sassy Mountain Chili, won the award for Best Decorated Booth. CHILI CONTESTANTS: From left, Chili Cook-Off participants Case Kramer, Robert Toet, Laura Skauge, Katie Baldwin, Richie Baldwin, Debbie Sviatko, Kevin Day, Carly Day, Hank Gorfein, Jennifer Hodge and Jonathon Partin. Photo by Hazel Zinn-Day Hey Bidder! Get your bidding card in the air for that tool chest from early Virginia; the date on the bottom of the (removable) drawer reads 1838. It’s all happening this coming Saturday at the Washington School, starting at 5:30 in the evening - the 11th annual Fall Auction and party in support of the Child Care and Learning Center - CCLC. The admission fee of $25 gets you a sumptuous meal, drinks and lots of fun. The auction action is a doubleheader: silent auction and live auction - which is where you will find that wonderful old tool chest, and much more. There’s a tag sale, to boot! Much to tempt you You can buy vacation weeks, dining certificates, shopping certificates, spa and B & B packages, as well as an impressive array of antiques, gifts, rugs, quilts (handmade!), wicker, vases, gift baskets, jewelry. There are more than eighty items in the live auction, anoth er three score in the silent bidding, and hundreds - yes, hundreds - in the tag sale. It’s best to make a dinner of it - there will be great food - but if you cannot be there, come over on Friday in the evening from 6 to 8 p.m., look everything over and leave an absentee bid. TOOL CHEST: Could have been used by someone who voted for Andy Jackson. Photo courtesy CCLC (While you ‘re at it you could make a generous donation to this most valuable community institution, a place of care and education for the youngest among us.) See you at the old Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue this weekend. COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET REAGER SCHOOL HUNTLY.VA. (located beside the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM $6.00 adults, $3.00 for children 12 and under Benefit the Cemetery Fund Breakfast Prepared by: Pat Jenkins & Shirley Frye Public Notice Landfill & Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center Holiday Closings The Rappahannock County Sanitary Landfill will be closed to the public at noon on Thanksgiving Eve (November 22), and all day on Thanksgiving Day (November 23), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Year’s Day (January 1). All other days during the holiday season will have normal hours of operation -- Monday through Saturday 7:30AM-5:30PM; closed Sunday. The Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center will be closed at noon on Thanksgiving Eve, all day on Thanksgiving Day, and at noon on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). The regular hours are Wednesday and Thursday 7:00AM-7:00PM, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00AM-7:00PM; ( closed Monday and Tuesday. “Peace Through Understanding”International Festival 2006 The Rappahannock community is invited to celebrate friendship among all nations by attending this Sunday’s International Festival from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Rappahannock High School. Financially supported by the Headwaters Foundation and organized by community volunteers and students, the sights, sounds, and flavors of countries around the world will be featured. A tree reception trom 1:30 to 2 p.m., featuring creative displays and presentations made by the foreign exchange students who attend our high schools will be featured in the Commons area of RCHS. These students, who have chosen to experience the American way of life by living with host families for one year, are delighted to offer an opportunity for a deeper understanding of their countries and their culture. This year’s students, who come as young ambassadors looking to build friendships in the United States while experiencing the spirit of American hospitality, represent Kuwait, Norway, Brazil, Pakistan, Morocco, China, Germany, and Spain. As a collaborative effort between our three area high schools, the festival will feature students from Hearthstone School, Wakefield Country Day School and Rappahannock High School. The young people will share the stage with professional Turkish and Celtic dancers and musicians for a spectacular cultural event. The stage performance will be in the RCHS auditorium from 2 to 4 p.m. and will include an African welcome song by Hearthstone students, a Spanish song by Wakefield Country Day School’s elementary students, and a display of lovely traditional attire from around the world. Those in the Turkish dancing troupe are friends of Apple Hill Bakery owners, who gave patrons a preview earlier this year, delighting the local crowd that gathered. Apple Hill Bakery will sell Turkish treats for the occasion. Tickets are $1 for students and $5 for adults and can be purchased in the Commons area at 1:30 p.m. or can be reserved ahead by calling 987-7204, ext. 4 by leaving a message. 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 October 27, 2006 to November 3, 2006. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Jackson District Eastern Investments LLC. to Timmy Roger Jones and wife, 28.1765 Acres, $445,000.00, Tax Map: 22-28F Stonewall/Hawthorne District Charles William Racer and Wife to William Darren Dodson, 33.1223 acres, $75,000.00, Tax Map: 59-3 Piedmont District Triple-T LLC. to Helen S. Thomson, 60.21 acres, (amount not listed), Tax Map: 27-4 Helen S. Thomson to Helen S. Thomson and others trust., 60.21 acres, (amount not listed), Tax Map: 27-4 Wakefield District MSH Construction Inc. to Jason L. Fletcher, 2 acres, $360,000.00, Tax Map: 1333A. Cort Durocher and wife to Dayn R. Smith and others, 45.6853 acres, $2,500,000.00, Tax Map: 5-16A. AUCTION 5:30 pm Friday, November 10, at the auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville The gallery is FI'LL - LOTS of merchandise from local estates! Come join us for a full, fun evening: About 40 Longaberyer baskets from Alabama Rifles - Shotguns LOADS ot furniture - Elderly to Contemporary, Fix-Vm-up to Ready-to-go: \ ictonan pump organ (pretty fancy!); oak DR tahle/chairs; mahogany DR furniture; two Art Deco BR Mutes (dressers, vanities, chitfarobe, bed, etc.); cedar chest; uik dressers; china aibtnets; carved-trame sofa; sets ot chairs, including a pair of wingbacks, etc.; and so much more! JEar TOOLS: Excellent Powermatic planer; Inca planer, lots ot clamps: Pipe, bar, C, etc.; all sorts ot handtools; shelving; and more.. PLUS Lots of reference hooks; advertising crates & boxes; old license plates; utility crocks; oil lamps & lanterns; ironware; kitchenware; ylass, porcelain/china; and much, much more! Check the website often for further details TERMS: 1C"’n Buyer’s Premium. VISA/Mastercard w/tee; gtxvl check or cash. Bill Pavne Auctions. inc.vAAmo P.O. Box 17B, 10 Maddox Lane, Amissville, VA 20106 • (540)937^4142 email: payne729@earthlink.net website: www.bpauctions.com 2Remem/xeri/n<^ GO/cfyenf/etnah I was just informed that my friend Ray is gone. I am so sad! I am sad for Ray's family. I am sad for his multitude of Rappahannock County friends. (My spouse. Gil and I were honored to count ourselves among that multitude.) Gil too is mourning his fine friend. Gii and I were neighbors rf Ray and Aloha Hitt from .April ofl992 until November of2005 at which time we sold our Blue Knoll Farm property and relocated to Camden, Maine. We were "neighborly" neighbors but didn't live in each others' pockets nor did we often wine and dine together. These habits were not vital to our friendship. Gil and / knew that Ray and Aloha were situated comfortably near-by. We understood that they would drop everything to help us out, if need be. at the ring of a phone. We hoped that the Hilts shared this unspoken comfort zone pact and knew that they, m turn, could depend upon us. Ray. for a number of years, helped us with the lawn work at Blue Knoll. / looked forward to hearing his pickup truck drive up our gravel lane on these weekly spring, sumiher and fall visits. Ray and 1 always had a chat prior to starting the lawn mower-a little premowing catehing-up on the local color. Ray, Gil, ami / generally ended the working visits pleasantly sharing stories and gossiping, while sipping cool libations on our ponh. Many oj you know Ray. Some may ask, "Who was Ray Hitt?" For all intents and purposes the answer would he this: Raymond Hitt mu a war veteran, farmer, husband, father and grandfather. His family can tell you ftbout the father and grandfather part The Ray that I shall remember was a number of things. He was a philosophers non-scholarly yet clever and caring Good Ole'Bos philosopher He cared about his world and shared many personal views on our Blue Knoll Farm porch. Ray was a philanthropist. His on-going kind deeds went largely unnoticed and un-remarked upon. I don't recall reading articles in the Rappahannock News detailing Ray Hitt's frequent contributions to the community; hut contribute he did Ray quietly manifested the "patience of Job" when assisting ill and elderly neighbors with tedious but essential errunds-errands that these folks could no longer perform without Ray's help. Ray and liis amazing Aloha to date have raised two families. After the Hitt's three sons had reached manhood. Aloha and Ray were called back into parenthood service Tragic circumstances brought them the challenges of raising a second fcmuly-dteir grandchildren, Kendra and Cory. The challenges were selflessly and gracefullv accepted and lovingly executed. Ray Hitt was a humorist. I had heard, via the neighborhood grapevine, that Ray as a young man, exhibited a rather wild side. His nickname "Red", perhaps referred to more than his original hair color. The “mature * graying Ray that l knew always had a twinkle in his eye. He always had a wealth of rare stories to share. He had an affinity for charmingly mispromtunang words; yet his point was always clear. It was fun to be in Ray's presence. It was a pleasure to share his neck-cf-the-woods! The attribute that impressed me must about Ray Hitt was this: Ray-at least in my mind's eye-was first and foremost a gentleman. For me, the handsome Ray Hitt epitomized my conception if a southern gentleman. I'm a Yankee by birth. Ray was not Rhett Butler, but, in my booh he was an honest to goodness authentic gentleman-u non-assuming man of unique quality and character. idt 3$mce <^tay - Q/flury Camden, PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING & SUBDIVISION CHAPTERS OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE On Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at 7:30PM, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a Public Hearing at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider amendments to the Zoning & Subdivision Chapters of the Rappahannock County Code. These amendments relate to approved zoning districts, definitions, additional standards, and minimum requirements for a variety of uses, and represent corrections, emendations & deletions that have been accumulating under the Planning Commission's purview for some years. There is also a redrafting of the Floodplain Overlay District in order to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards for qualifying for the National Flood Insurance Program. The complete text of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection from 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday at the County Administration & Zoning Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and to make comments. Written comments may be submitted to the Commission at PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747.

Editorial & Opinion November 9, 2006 -IXappatjannocb JJetoSEstablished 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 ft THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006 Our View Almost over “Had enough. ” “It’s time for a change.” “God bless America. ” Chester Gap Columnist Chris Ubben was happy that he’d never see another apple again. He and members of the Chester Gap Fire Department just finished with their batch of apfile butter. Wednesday morning’s dark and drizzly weather was depressing for lots of Republicans and delightful for many Democrats. There’s been a shift and it didn’t take long for the fall out. Defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced his resignation on Wednesday Will reform be forthcoming? At this writing, the Webb/Allen contest has still not been decided. What Senator Allen figured would be a cake walk several weeks ago has turned into a cliff hanger. The last few weeks have been grueling for everybody - politicians and politician watchers alike. Time to move on. Eddie Wayland took the Piedmont District position for the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Republican Eric Cantor has maintained his position in the 7th. District. The marriage amendment passed. We’re about to move into the Thanksgiving season and for most of us, we’re all thankful that this midseason election is over...or almost over anyway. RAAC Artists Tour great success On behalf of the RAAC board, the 15 studios, 10 galleries, and over 50 artists in our beautiful county, thank you! It was a wonderful team effort that took most of the ybar but the fruits of labor were worth it. The chairs of our planning committee, Robert Ballard and Joanne Hilty, led a creative and tireless team made up of Jeanne Drevas, Cory Caufield, Nancy Keyser and Joanie Ballard. Our publicity chairs, Laura Overstreet and Betsy Hille, worked all year to get invaluable press coverage in publications all over the midAtlantic. That coverage was wonderfully topped by our local coverage in the Rappahannock News. Editor Anita Sherman has been invaluable in promoting the concept and vision that our Artists Tour was meant to create for our county. Over 1,200 art lovers came through the fire hall this weekend; several have already sent glowing thank-you notes to our web site. It is impossible to list every volunteer for such an event. I even hate to even try, but many of our hard workers were: Dave Hilty, Clyde and Gwen Humphrey, Bev Hunter, Joy Sloane, Kathy Poush, Averill Ring, Rodger Hille, Richard Lykes, Barbara Adolfi, Jennifer Manly, Susan Dieneldt, Hardie Newton, Margaret Brown, Rosie Mullany, Mike Mahoney, Margaret Gottlieb, Pat Burke, Maureen Lauren, Amy Timbers, Gil Brooker, Mitzie Young and Sue Dranitzke. I apologize for any unintended omissions. We are indebted to our sponsors who made it possible for us to produce the tour for the Artists: The Inn at Little Washington, The Washington Hospitality and Visitors Assoc., Artistic License,LLC, The Conyers House, E-COW, The Flint Hill Public House, The Griffin Tavern, Goodine’s Designs in Gold and Silver,. 1 he 1 hornton Kiver Grille, Tour d’Epicure, The Country Cafe, Benita and Geoffrey Gowen, Frank Hardy Realtors, The House on Water Street, Gadino Cellars, Betsy Greene Hille, Realtor, and Strange and Company. Beautiful weather, unbelievable art happenings and happy visitors! Many thanks to so many who made it possible to support the incredible talents who call Rappahannock “home.” Until next year, Claudia Mitchell President RAAC Ahem Last time I checked there were two markets in Washington. Until Sunnyside came along, Washington’s only market was Baldwins Has Rappahannock become so hoity-toity that country stores that sell gasoline but not Belgian chocolates or $12a-pound beef, no longer qualify as “markets?” *1 John Kiser Sperryville Letters For sports angels I would like to ask the residents of our county, young and old, do you like sports? Do you like music? Did you play in the band? Do you enjoy going to a baseball game at Camden Yards or a football game at Redskins Park? How excited were you when D.C. was awarded the Nationals team? If you answer “yes” or “veiy” to any of the above questions, then I want you to think about something. If you were a child, ages 5-18, how excited would you be to be able to play on a field under the fights? How awesome would it feel to have all of your neighbors and friends watch you, in the dark of night, play a game of baseball, softball, soccer, and football or run track? How cool would it be to play at halftime under the fights? I know what my answer is and I believe that a lot of you have the same answer. It would be so cool! KL-ooA wants to make that feeling come true for the students and children of our county. In the this newspaper you will see - over the next few weeks - a graphic to keep track of fund raising, with a goal at the end of $380,000. This amount of money will purchase and complete installation of the following items at our school’s sports facilities: Lights, press boxes & concession stands at the baseball & softball fields at RCES; lights, storage, restroom/dressing room facilities, fences, concession stand/press box, public address system and bleachers at RCHS’s new football & track field. We have donated $10,000.00 to start the fund raising meter running. This is not an impossible goal; it is very reachable and very doable if we, as a community, work together to get it done. The block for the press box at the football field is already here; we had it delivered Oct. 23. We have volunteers ready to begin building. The prices we received for the items are valid only for a certain time frame. As in all things, prices increase and we don’t want to be caught paying a higher price. We need to get these items in place before the Spring sports season. Why before Spring you ask? When we try to schedule games with other schools in and out of our district, it is becoming more and more difficult. The administration at those schools, as well as our own, say that it is cutting into the educational day of the students when they have to leave early to get to Rappahannock to play a 4:00 pm game. If we had lights at our fields they would not have to leave until the school day was done, as we would not have to start the games before 6 p.m. Parents who work out of the county, which in our case is about 80%, would be able to come and watch their children play their games. The students in Rappahannock could go home and do homework or get a nutritious meal, instead of waiting around the high school doing Lord knows what until game time. And I don t know whether you know this or not, but our award winning High School Marching Band is practicing in the dark. That’s right, they are walking around the track; with flashlights practicing in the dark for competition. The improvements that we need affect all parts of our student body not just the athletes. We can do this! We as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, business owners and landowners should care about our children enough to want to get this done. The saying, “It takes a village or in our case a county to raise a child” applies here. It doesn’t matter if you can send in $10, $100, $1,000 or $10,000 any amount will help. If you can donate materials or your time, it all counts. RCSSA is a 501c3 organization, which means vour donation is tax deductible. Please send your donation to P.O. Box 192 Washington, VA 22747, made out to RCSSA. If you donate $150-499 and would like a blue block in the RCHS Gym with your name on it please put that on your check. For $500 or more the block will be gold. If you are feeling veiy generous and would like to donate a huge amount to a specific item, signage will be placed on that item with your name or whatever you choose. If you have any questions or thoughts on this project please email Rich Hogan, president of RCSSA, at richhogan@rappahannock.kl2.va.us or Amy Hitt at amyrappnews@aol.com —board member. Thank you for your past generosity and hopefully a successful conclusion to this project. Amy Hitt Amissville An Inconvenient Truth? In your October 19 edition, Forum writer Carla Theodore described the film “An Inconvenient Truth” featuring A1 Gore, which showed at The Theatre oil Sunday October 15. In the film, Gore makes a joke out of a picture that was used in a meeting of people who want to ignore or deny our moral responsibility to recognize and address global climate change. The picture shows on one side of a balance scale, the entire global earth. On the other side of the scale is a stack of gold bars, so labeled. The concept looks insane, which is the reason everyone in the Theatre exploded with laughter immediately when Gore put up the picture. The picture was intended by deniers of global climate change, to show that there is a trade-off between pursuing economic growth or success on the one hand, and changing our behavibr to address global climate change on the other. Looking puzzled, Gore points to the scale and says, in effect, “If we don’t have our PLANET, then ... (what good are our gold bars?)” This, I think, is the central issue Carla Theodore intends to explore in her upcoming series of articles on a Sane Economy. I have spent many hours listening to her ideas on this topic. While I may not agree with her prescriptions, I think the dilemmas she articulates are the central concerns we need to discuss. Beverly Hunter Ainissville It is my opinion that bandaid fix-its which localize problems of any kind rarely have lasting value. Usually there is a necessity to look at assumptions and values On thinking underlying behavior, reexamine those and rebuild solutions from there. For this reason l appreciated Carla Theodore’s column, published on October 19th and hope to hear more from her. I am sure I will not always agree with her but the issues she raises are important and her solutions are never superficial. She is giving us a way to think, more important to me than being told what to think. Sally Nash Sperryville, VA A Lion of a Thank You The Washington Baptist Church would like to extend a most gracious thank you to the Lions Club for the use of its tent on November 4th and 5th in support of the Art Event. The county is truly blessed to have such committed and loyal men who go that extra mile to serve our community. We would also like to thank Peter and Sharon Luke for the use of their property, Real Estate III for some of the comforts of home, and RAAC for asking us to participate. Thank you all for your kindness. Members of the Washington Baptist Church There’s more to the story Every Thursday as I make my way back home to Viewtown from Washington, DC where I work (full and honest disclosure requires me to tell you that I work for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America), I look forward to driving into Sperryville, seeing my friends at the Sperryville Comer Store, and picking up a copy of the Rappahannock News. I assumed Thursday, October 12th would be no different. Man was I wrong. After reading Kevin Allen’s October 12th article “New Law a bitter pill for county vintners,” I realized that even here in rural Rappahannock County biased reporting is alive and thriving. Mr. Allen’s story is filled with quotes from owners of several local wineries. Their argument: that selling their product through a local wholesaler will cause an undue hardship and limit their ability to get their wines onto the shelves of retailers far and wide. I wondered if Mr. Allen s sources predictions were true, that the new Virginia law will “hurt the overall industry.” So I decided to check it out for myself. I took it upon myself to head back over to the Sperryville Comer Store and see exactly which wines were on the shelves. Of the more than 60 wines available to consumers, nearly 20 were from Virginia wineries. Other wineries have their product front and center as well: wines from Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, California, France, Italy, etc. Sure is funny, then, how “the legislature has handcuffed the industry where we can never hope to be more than a novelty item.” The fact that nearly 33% of the wine on the shelf at just this comer store comes from local wineries sure is novel. Must just be an accident. necenuy, i was in XNapa, Lamomia on a business trip. While there, I was talking with the tour guide at one of the smaller but reputable wineries directly across the road from Robert Mondavi’s vineyard headquarters. They asked me where I lived and when I told them Rappahannock County, Virginia, his jaw dropped and he said “Man, Linden Vineyards is really producing some top notch stuff these days.” I wasn’t shocked by his comments, since it seems everywhere I turn up, Linden’s either got their product on a shelf or someone’s heard of their product. The point is: if you’ve got a good product, an ounce of marketing skill, and a desire to sell wine, you’ll succeed. Using the wholesaler as the boogeyman and source of all evil is a poor excuse for not knowing how to run a winery and make good wine. There’s an additional aspect to this story that goes unreported. A recent study conducted by TRU (Iteenage Research Unlimited), a reputable research firm used by none other than the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, found almost 600,000 teenagers purchased or know another teenager who purchased alcoholic beveraees (including winpl nn line. They simply went on the Internet, used their debit/credit cards, and bought alcohol which was then shipped directly to their homes. Kids have also bought Absinthe, an alcoholic substance illegal in the United States. Row’d they get it? Same exact way: they bought it on-line. They didn’t have to show any identification, which is required when purchasing from a retailer. Bottom line: the Three Tier system of alcohol distribution has worked well in the years since Prohibition was repealed and regulation of this industry was handed over to the states. Bypassing the Three Tier system is a serious mistake that will lead to serious consequences. Just ask the British, where alcohol is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in grocery stores. Drunk driving and alcohol-related iryuries and accidents have skyrocketed since the _ EU abandoned the supplier, wholesaler, distributor system. It’s unfortunate that Mr. Allen chose to only report one side of the story. It’s even more unfortunate that the Editorial Board didn’t ensure the wholesaler side was reported. And finally, I m utterly shocked that the Editorial Board chose to lead with this story as its main headline. Just “below the fold,” readers found this headline: “Lead levels found in Washington water.” Let’s see: winery complaints about playing by the same rules as all other alcoholic beverage providers vs. unprecedented levels of lead in our water. I would suggest to my fellow readers of the Rappahannock News that I’d like know there are unprecedented levels of lead in my water. Talk about a “bitter pill” to have to swallow. Tb the editors: a majority of Americans want honest and fair reporting; please provide us with unbiased news that’s worthy of serious journalism. Jimmy Williams Viewtown, VA ^ .Cot^ lT S6E.IA' UKE WE'RE HOW POtlHfc TUA EVERY >J5£?? — MftlLlZlNcJnJ &+ *«Miryfa*bfkftZS

Cellular and Internet Woes Some of you know me as the author of two wine books, including one on Virginia wines. But in addition to writing and farming wine grapes in Rappahannock County I, like most people with kids and responsibilities work a day job. I am a supervisor at a cellular phone company—the irony of this is I do much of my work from my farm where it is impossible to make a cell phone call. During the day I oversee the work of a dozen people who work in computer security. Most of us are in Virginia while I have one employee in Texas, one in Kansas, and five in Bangalore, India. Two employees work from home full-time, others part-time, while I drive into the office two or three days per week. What makes it possible for all of us to work together from different points on the map are cell phones, land lines, and the Internet. But no one can call me when I am outside on my farm—this is a major problem. i ms week l was looking at the web sites of various cell phone companies trying to find some carrier who could give me a signal at my house. If you were to overlay the maps of Sprint, Nextel, Cingular, and Verizon they would all look roughly the same. In the middle of a contiguous blanket of coverage that thoroughly covers our neighboring counties there is a giant hole roughly shaped like Rappahannock County. It looks like one of those satellite photos they show of North Korea at night—and island of dark and despair surrounded by modernity. The lack of cell phone coverage in this county is the direct result of the vitriolic howls of protest coming from those who thought cell phone towers would sully the landscape. Sprint tried to built cell towers here and ran into a wall of opposition from activists. The protestors bullied the cell phone company to build towers that were too short to provide an adequate signal to all areas. The com The Forum Walker Elliott Rowe pan/s public relations person warned that Rappahannock County would have “the worst cell phone coverage in the county”. After the towers were built and camouflaged as silos, trees, and so forth some people mused, “Gee, if I had know they would have look liked that I would not have been opposed in the first place.” I empathize with the aims of the activist and also want to keep developers out of Rappahannock County—if we never have a traffic light here I will be happy. But the lack of cell phone coverage is not just an inconvenience; it is a daneer. In 20011 was felling trees on my farm when one fell on top of me and broke my jaw on both sides of my face. It was below freezing and I was all alone miles away from any hospital. I of course had no cell phone signal to call for help. Fortunately my truck was not too far away. I crawled to my truck and drove myself to my house and lay on the floor in agony for hours trying to decide whether to call the ambulance or drive to the hospital. Had I not been wearing a safety helmet I might have died right there. As I write this I wonder how many other anguished people have had a traffic accident, run into a deer, or worried as their car broke down with a car full of crying infants and been unable to call for help in the dark and freezing night. i ne utner pruuiem mat we have here in Rappahannock County is the lack of Internet service. The reason for this is not the complaints of environmental activists; it is more technical and economic in nature. Every day that I do not drive into work is a good day for the environment because I don’t use up any fossil fuel nor do I pollute the air with emissions from my car. But I can’t work from home every day because my satellite Internet service does not work in moderate to heavy rain. So I watch the forecast and when rain is predicted I make the long trek to Northern Virginia when I know that I am going to need to be online. Most corporations use a technology called “VPN” (Virtual Private Networks) to allow their employees to connect to their office networks over the public Internet by using encryption. VPN does not work over dial up connections and, worse for me, it does not work over the broadband satellite connections either. The reason for this is the satellite is far out in space so there is a certain latency (delay) in the signal. Even on a sunny day my Hughesnet, formerly called “Direcway”, satellite is no panacea. It works fine for streaming video and audio but the uplink side is scarcely faster than a modem—older models even use a telephone line for outbound communications. So it works fine for people who want to surf the web. But if you want to do actual work, this has some real limitations. For this reason I use a remote control software called “gotomypc” that lets me operate my desktop computer at work from my home. This even works over a dial up except of course I cannot talk on the phone and connect to my office at the same time since my cell phone does not work. If I lived in the city I could choose between DSL or cable technologies to give me highspeed service. But that is not available in rural areas—DSL technology is limited by distance and no cable company is going to install cable to farflung residences here because it would cost them more to install the lines than they would make from subscriber fees and lots of people already have satellite dishes. Power companies are supposed to be able to deliver Internet over their lines but no one I know offers tlus service yet—I have read that the transformer required would be too costly for homeowners. The best hope I see for me is a local company called Virginia Broadband. Virginia Broadband oners high speed wireless Internet in Culpeper County and other areas. Their signal reaches a few miles into Rappahannock County so I invited their engineers out to my farm when I met their owner at a farmer’s conference. They say they can put up a 50 foot pole on the ridge at the top of my farm—a height which requires no special use permit—and point their device via laser to a 190 foot tower they have 8 miles away in Culpeper. Then they could broadcast a signal out in a radius of 4 miles thus giving high-speed Internet service to the people in Woodville and Castleton. If they found another spot further west then them could reach Sperryville as well. Of course whether or not they actually do so depends on whether they believe they can sell enough subscriptions to amortize the cost of putting up the pole and running electricity some 1,500 feet to the top of my ridge. I was pleased when the engineer came out to my house that his next appointment that day was with someone else in Castleton. If enough of us sign up with Virginia Broadband then perhaps soon can have rapid, reliable Internet service out here in the county. « The other possibility for high-speed Internet is the cellular phone companies themselves. They sell wireless network cards that offer broadband access. But of course their towers need to rise high er than the opposition that limits their height and disper sion. When I was in graduate school studying business I spent some time in Hungary just after Communism collapsed in that country. Back then you could not make a phone call from a pay phone. So capitalists were rushing to put up cell towers so the freed citizens of Budapest could get their collapsed economy run ning and their people connected to the West and freedom that is liberal democracy. Seemingly overnight the city was wired and online. Of course that would not have been possible in the USA where lawyers, activists, and neighborhood associations have made even the simplest of ideas a complicated endeavor. < Walker Elliott Rowe is a Rappahannock author. Washington, va 540 675141! Southern Living Magazine's November2006 J0 Editor’s Pick: / I “50 TOP SHOPS IN THE SOUTH” Come in and see why! 3b7 Main Street, Washington, VA Open Daily 10-6 540.675.1411 www.rhballard.com Photo by John Bechtold Separated After living in Rappahannock County for 15 years and enjoying the beauty and glad to have the restrictions that keep the county so controlled, how did the residence of 1466 Richmond road receive the permission from the Board of Review and the Building Department to build a 200 ft. X 16ft. concrete block wall. It looks like it belongs on Rt. 495 instead of Rappahannock County. I am sure all of the tourists who come out this time of year, to enjoy the beauty of the county, do not understand how permission was given for this blight to be built. From what I read in your paper, the Board will not give permission for the Inn to paint a wall, without the approval of the Board. I know this is not in the Town of Washington, but to drive by this blight, in our county is a disgrace. Next it will be a Burger King on 211. Shame! John Bechtold Amissville Editor’s note: There are no setback requirements or other restrictions in Rappahannock County for a self-supporting structure which a fence (whether wood, stone or concrete) is considered to be. This structure didn’t fall within the county ordinances. A building permit for footers was issued. Have you heard? ‘Che ‘Rappahannock ^Boice www.rappvoice.com An on-line news service for Rappahannock county Local News Opinion & CornmenX.»ry Display & Classified Ado Did you see these stories? 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Ashley Vest Parents: Todd and Kim Vest Hometown: Woodville Number: 10 Grade: 11 Height: 5’ 6” Position: Passer A notable defender, Vest consistently makes great passes at crucial points in the game. Elena Kritter Parents: Eugene and Lynne Kritter Hometown: Culpeper Number: 07 Grade: 11 Height: 5’ 9” Position: Hitter Captain of the team, Kritter has the highest kill count of the team and a determination for victory, spreading her intensity to the entire team. She was named to the Bull Run District first team. Elvira Yanez Parents: Monica and Alfredo Yanez Hometown: Washington Number: 02 Grade: 11 Height: 5’ 3” Position: Setter As a setter, Yanez sets up many excellent opportunities for the heavy hitters of the team. Yanez was named to the All-Bull Run District first team for the second year in a row. Emily Carter Parents: JB and Sandy Carter Hometown: Amissville Number: 01 Grade: 10 Height: 5’ 9” Position: Hitter This is Carter’s second year on the varsity squad as she displays increased skill and a strong offense. She is fourth on the team in kills. Kim Hutcheson Parents: Gregory and Melissa Hutcheson Hometown: Chester Gap Number: 03 Grade: 11 Height: 6’ 0” Position: Hitter Hutcheson has improved throughout the year with strong plays that rally the team. She leads the team in blocks and is second in kills. She has been named to the Bull Run District second team. Natalie Tupper Parents: Mike and Raye Tupper Hometown: SperryviUe Number: 06 Grade: 9 Height: 411” Position: Passer/Hitter Tupper, the only freshman on the team, is a strong defensive centerpiece, and rarely sits out during a game. Noel Johns Parents: Chris and Elizabeth Johns Hometown: Woodville Number: 11 Grade: 11 Height: 5’ 6” Position: Passer A strong leader on the team, Johns brings a competitive mentality to the team that is contagious. Rebecca Tupper Parents: Mike and Raye Tupper Hometown: Sperryville Number: 04 Grade: 12 Height: 5’ 6” Position: Offense As the only senior on the team, Tupper has an excellent serve and plays a consistent disciplined game. Tupper is third on the team in both kills and assists. She was also named to the Bull Run 2nd team. Panther girls set for regional semi-finals By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock Staff Writer After suffering another defeat against the Strasburg Rams in the district final, the i — Rappahannock County Panthers Volleyball team bounced back with a surprising 3-0 win over Wilson Memorial High School. “It was Vets Day Weekend Sale 25%-50% Off Select Items Storewide Hunt Coats, Stock Ties, Britches, Gloves, Brown Field Boots, Show Coats and Shirts, Children’s Helmets, Picnic &. Gift Items, Books and much more. The Old Hahit a battle,” said the team captain Elena Kritter. “Probably one of our most important matches that we’ve played all year.” The victory sends the Panthers to the regional semifinals. “Wilson is a great team,*1 said Varsity Volleyball coach Jared Nieters,. “They are one the best that we’ve played all season.” Wilson beat Strasburg in the Region B tournament last year, however it was Rappahannock’s turn to take the long bus trip to Fishersville, Va. 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The girls started out strong in the first match with a 12-4 lead, before Strasburg came back with a 10-point run, finishing the match at 25-23. The girls were unable to return in the final match losing to Strasburg with a score of 25-11. Nieters said that it was partially due to the girls health. “A lot of them had been sick during the week and had missed practice,” he said. “It was clear that they were fatigued in the last match as their illness caught r DON'T REPLACe’yOUiT ” ’ OLD BATHTUB... I REGLAZE IT! I With Coupon Regularly $399 EASTERN REFINISHING CO. 1-800-463-1879 www.M*t*mr*finishin«.n*t __ 1/11/£6_ _ Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Charlie Spiering THE COACH: Varsity Head Coach Jared Nieters. up with them.” The Panthers are back in action now, as they approach the regional semi-finals. They had started the regional tournament as the seventh seed. “We were clearly the underdog,” Rritter said. The Panthers girls will play Goochland County tonight (Thursday.) 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School News from Around the County Wakeheld Country Day Wakefield haunted by ghosts and goblins Wakefield Country Day School was recently home to many ghosts and goblins, as well as princesses, puppies, monkeys, and dragons. The youngest students performed Halloween poems and songs in the auditorium and later went trick-or-treating, stopping at each office and classroom. Kindergarteners in costume made a special field trip to the Lynn Care Center, bringing with them a bit of Halloween magic to the residents — singing Halloween songs and reciting special fall poems to an extremely appreciative audience. In keeping with a longstanding school tradition, the upper school students created a special “haunted house” for the lower school students to tour during lunch. The “haunted effect” was greatly enhanced by materials on loan from the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, and the ghoulish residents adjusted the “scare factor,” depending on the ages of their student visitors. The day ended with all the lower school students changing into costumes for classroom celebrations while students in grades seven and eight enjoyed their own haunted house, courtesy of teacher Mrs. Welby Griffin. Among other “spooky” assignments, the students played a mythological variation of bingo, matching candy to mythological characters and creatures. Wakefield finishes fall sports Soccer The varsity boys’ soccer team won against Fireside Christian 7-1 on Friday, October 13, before losing 7-0 to Notre Dame Academy on October 18. The team also lost its final game against Randolph Macon Academy October 24 with a final score of 5-1. , The middle school soccer team won three games in their final stretch defeating Fireside Christian 7-0, winning against Riverfront School by 2-1, and defeating Mt. View Christian Academy, 5-1. The season wrapped up on Tuesday, October 24th as Wakefield lost to St. Joseph’s Parish in Martinsburg by a score of 2-1. Volleyball Varsity volleyball won by a small margin against Colonial Beach on October 13, in a fiveset match. They handily beat Fireside Christian the following day with a score of 3-0. Randolph Macon Academy beat the Owls on the 17 while the girls bounced back against Quantico, scoring 3-0. October 24th was their last game with a score of 3-0 losing once again to Randolph Macon Academy. The Owls middle school volleyball team lost a close match on October 13 to Fireside Christian, 2-0 and returned to Rappahannock to win against Panther Middle School team on October 16 with a score of 2-1. The team lost to the undefeated Riverfront team 2-1 on the 17th but won against Epiphany with a score of 2-0. The middle schools girls finished up their season October 24th, losing against Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy by a score of 2-1. Junior Varsity volleyball finished its last game of the season on October 19th beating Quantico by a score of 2-0. Cross Country The final Cross Country meet was the Sherando DAC tournament held last October 27 during a rain storm. Dan Carrier finished 29th. Wakefield athletes are holding practice sessions for the upcoming basketball season, as both the girls and the boys teams hone their hoop skills. Hearthstone News Cornfield trip Hearthstone School recently took its annual field trip to the Com Maze in The Plains, Virginia. This year’s theme was All About Bats, and each station in the maze included a question about bats with several answers, all pointing in different directions. Only the correct answer pointed the way to the next station in the maze. Students raced to be the first to finish and, as usual, the high school students made it through the maze in record time, followed by the lower school students and kindergartners. Lots of fun was had by all at the annual event, and eveiyone learned some interesting facts about bats. 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To register for any of these sessions, please visit mspm.gwu.edu or call1.877.MSPM.GWU ] the GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON DC A Bring Us Your Ambition. www.gwu.edu/9radinf0 iNt QtOtGI WAV»^*$UJ* UWVtRSrtV n AM |QO*l OA#Of»rUMIf> M a* f fffMAT’vt Acncwv ftmuno*cE*T*aon>o»CMif *va *» vmv big success in spite of the rain. The event was held indoors this year. All students and many parents performed fairy tales to delight the audience, and included Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and several other tales. Fairytale ballet Ms; Ragsdale’s first grade recently attended a ballet performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at the Virginia Youth Ballet Academy in Winchester, Virginia. The performance was for public school students as well as local private school students and home schoolers, and was performed by children ages 6-17 years old who attend the Ballet Academy. The performers practiced every day after school for several months, and the Hearthstone first graders were so impressed by the performance and the children participating in it, which held their attention for the full hour of the show. The Ballet Academy is planning a future performance of The Nutcracker, which the first grade also looks forward to attending. Christmas trees for sale Hearthstone School will be selling freshly cut Norway Spruce Christmas trees generously donated by Moosehill farm in Rappahannock County. The trees are $40.00 each, and all sizes will be available. Trees may be purchased in front of the school from November 25 through December 24. Holiday bazaar Hearthstone School is now planning its Annual Holiday Bazaar, which will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the School’s Community Room. This is a great opportunity to pick up fun and interesting Christmas gifts, including fresh greenery wreaths, hand-crafted items, art, pottery, jewelry, photography, handmade baskets, Hearth Song toys, books, ornaments, homemade desserts and baked goods, and much more! Hearthstone students will be creating various items for sale, including • note cards, beeswax candles, wreaths and more. There is still room for additional vendors, so if any local artisans SHOWING OFF COSTUMES: Pre-Kindergarteners Shannon Kelley, Casuy Poe and Shannon Vernick parade on the stage or craftspeople are interested in having a space at the bazaar, please call the Hearthstone School office at 540-987-9212. Chappell’s Corner Rappsody yearbook earns first place The 2005-2006 RCHS Yearbook, Rappsody, earned a State Championship in Virginia High School League Competition. Congratulations! Two Panther Cross Country Runners Qualify for State In the Region B competition last week, Josh Makela and Alex Ramey were medalists and JUMP AROUND: Preschooler Halden Smith of Huntly and Calvin Partin of Amissville enjoy the fun. qualified to run in the State Group A meet this Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Great Meadows in Fauquier County. Good Luck! Essay Contest We at the RCPS encourage all eligible students to submit an essay for the Contest entitled, “Dr. King’s Dream: What I will do to keep the dream alive.” The contest is open to students in grades 5th, 6th, 7th - 9th, and 10th - 12th in Rappahannock County schools, both public and private. The essay contest is sponsored by the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee in celebration of the 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday celebration held each year in January. The dead Photos courtesy of.Kathie Russo RAGS AND BEAUTY: PreKindergarten teacher Kim Shafran/Raggedy Ann of Amissville, accompanied by Molly Packwood/Cleopatra of Sperryville, while head of school Kathy Grove looks on line for submissions is December 11, 2006. Submissions should include the student’s name, home mailing address, telephone, email address, age, grade, school name, parent/guardian’s name, and an essay of no more than 300 words (2 typed pages, double spaced). Send essays to: MLK Essay Contest, 20001 Ellis Rd., Lignum, VA 22726 or email: jeboddiescholarship@usa. com. For more information call (540) 399-1539. The winning essays will be announced during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday celebration held at The Theatre at Little Washington on January 21, 2007. FACES OF CARING. 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I \ ntci I ill pm D ill) pm I l.’h! la-ftnrtown Ih mil Monday, \ovi*mlior “J7 7:00 pm s : :p pin Bealeton I ihrar\ I«»«s7i W ill, -.v I>rivi Call us for information 540-825-4840 or visit www.hotr.org Li Compassionate & Dignified (Rtbof-Ufe Core National Hospice and PaBiaflve Care Organization WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Grading Period I - Honor Roll 2006-2007 Head of School Honor Roll (9.8 average and above) Abigael Whitaker (9th grade) Marguerite Beattie (11th grade) Patrick Dale (12th grade) GRADE 1 First Honors Gena Boice Bernard Cieplak Catherine Deane Anthony Elar, III Douglas Griffin Connor Johnson Drake Lynn Hampton Massie Skye Marvin Emma McGunigal Sylvia Neph Karl Palenkas Kathryn Phillippe Christopher Poe Jackson Romine Parker Rose Audrey Ruckman Grace Seaborn Emerson Shepard Josie Vernick Owen Youngquist Second Honors Jacob Cahill GRADE 2 First Honors Jonathan Carrier Lucas DuMez Megan Kelley Gage Landis Austin Malone Monica Marciano Haze Packwood Tanner Perry Justin Ramey Brianna Rodnquez Teague Sanders Tatumn Vaught Harrison Wells Gabriel Williams GRADE 3 First Honors James Allen Christoph Brier Clough Joseph Dowell Alyssa Hamilton Taylor Jones Tor Mowatt-Larssen Evan Lester Luke Miller Abe Nolan Christopher Parios Nikolas Patton Ashlyn Ramey Julia Weir GRADE 4 First Honors Anna Clark Maeve Dale Tim Johns Lily Lauben Willow Lynn Sam Mullany Ixel Ochoa Jane Purnell Madison Romine Toni Sanders Harper Van Ness Second Honors Amy Chadduck Devon Downes Ocie Grimsley Michael Klosson Christopher Payne Freya Rodriquez GRADE 5 First Honors Grace Alexander Edward Benton Alex Foster Shivam Mehta Sam Nolan Kimberly Pankow Rachel Paulisch Michael Stone Lucy Van Ness Marcus Williams Second Honors Emily Hennessy Travis Pullen GRADE 6 First Honors Marc Cugnon Rachel DuMez Henry Johnson Konstantin Langenbe Makenzie Magaro Sonia Mehta Caroline Murray Hannah Tufts Second Honors Daniel Chadduck Luke Dumont Brittany Kwolek Carl Liles Hailey Miller Molly Rist Alejandro Rodriquez Shannon Weir GRADE 7 First Honors John Morgan Christop Jessica Coello William Mullany Jennifer Shaffier Brian Shafran Second Honors Kaitlin Burgess Woody Hazel Alexander Hinton Carina Klosson Ryan Ochoa GRADE 8 First Honors Bret Heddleston Christine Pankow Cynthia Rodriquez Second Honors Laura Bancroft rg Hans Doxzen Alexander Hernandez James Silva Sarah Wells Carla Williams GRADE 9 First Honors Katie Huang Gaia Read Annelise Riedel Stephanie Stryker Second Honors Patnck Brown Sarah Hazel Louise Johns Mary Schaffier Andrew Smith GRADE 10 First Honors fi Rachel Carrier Saheel Mehta Elida Opitz Keenan Sherwood Audrey Speer Katie Von Fange Second Honors Julia Bancroft Seong Jeong Sebastian Langenberg Jesse Marsh GRADE 11 First Honors Imane Belhaj Emma Clark Taylor Hammelman Joy Heddleston Benjamin LeBeau Derek Perry Katherine Russo Alex Shafran Matthew Wingfield Second Honors Cecilie Greve Nuria Rubio Lafita GRADE 12 First Honors Amir Arsalan Jody Green Kate Kevis Jong Lim Se Youn Lim Ben Luke Saawan Mehta Ho Sung Woo Second Honors Megan Baker Dan earner Victoria Rubio Lafita Chantel Paul Peter Kim

Cheerleaders finish season The Rappahannock Panther Varsity cheerleading squad finished 4th in the Region B Competition on November 4. Although they did not qualify for the State Competition, they put on an excellent show. j : Open House Monday, November 13,12-7PM The latest technology in laser, cosmetic and vein medicine • Gift certificates and gift sets for the holidays! •, Medical practitioners, vendors, refreshments Reluctant to use a laser on your face? Try Obagi skin care instead, or give it as a gift. It’s proven effective in treating• Sun damage, age spots and some fine lines • Acne • Uneven pigmentation, in all skin tones Dr. Eric Mowatt-Larssen Vein, Laser Sc Cosmetic Medicine 302 E. Davis Street, Culpeper VA 22701 540-825-5545 http:/!www. drlarssen. net Botox® Restylane® Laser Obagi® Spider & Varicose Veins Photo courtesy Amy Hitt CHAMPS: The Cowboys of the Culpeper Youth Football League. Cowboys take championship By Any Hitt Special to the Rappahannock News The CYF Cowboys (61) walked away Saturday with the league championship by a score of 18-12. The Cowboys won the championship in an overtime victory over the Cardinals (5-2). The Cardinals had 8 downs to try to get the ball into the end-zone from the 10 yard line. The Cowboys defense held them and moved them back. It took the Cowboys 2 downs to punch the ball in on their turn. Dustin Gilbert’s 7 yard run, behind blockers Emanuel Wormley, Mathew Boone and “T” Washington scored the gamewinning touchdown. Ihe team lost only one game this season, 22-20, to the same Cardinals. The players on this team are special boys and girls. Kayla Bowers and Brooke Downs, the two girls on the team, both scored touchdowns this season over the Madison teams and the Cardinals. Quarterbacks Dustin Gilbert and Timmy Anderson, both did a superb job of running the offense. Daniel Thompson wears #33 and runs just like the other Cowboy #33, Tbny Dorsett. Michael Woody ran for several touchdowns. Wide receivers Robert Thompson and Brandon Dinkens made clutch receD tions and ran for touchdowns as well. Kicker Billy Hogan scored a field goal in Madison to help the Cowboys win a game there. The defense was simply awesome. Jordan Goodman, tiny tornado, made key plays when asked to. Dylan Hitt and Taurean Washington made sacks and recovered fumbles at crucial times. Ishon Butler, Dondre Washington, Jonathan Goodman and Jacob Boone looked like the steel curtain of the Steelers. Middle linebackers Evan Hitt and Billy Hogan had several pass deflections and interceptions. Tommy Downs, Sebastian Montoya and Kane Vaughn round out a fast defensive group. Cowboy coaches Ernest Dinkens, Eric Dinkens and Emanuel Wormley are very proud of the effort and gamesmanship of the Cowboys team. The Cowboys’ players would like to thank the coaches and the parents for all thensupport this season. We would also like to thank our cheerleaders: TaeJodi Mathers, Denisha Lambert, Indya Butler, Sammi Longamore, Kensey Theimer and Brianna Dinkens. Ramey and Makela will run By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News In their final cross country race of their high school careers, Alex Ramey and Josh Makela hope to make a statement. The Rappahannock County High School duo, who led the Panthers to their best finish in the Bull Run District in several years, will compete Saturday afternoon • in the Group A State Cross Country Meet at Great Meadows in The Plains. Ramey qualified for the state meet with his 12th place finish Wednesday afternoon at the Region B meet at Panorama Farms in Charlottesville. Makela captured the 15th spot. The top 15 individuals qualified for the state meet. Rappahannock, meanwhile, barely missed qualifying as a team, as the Panthers finished fifth in the standings. The top four teams go to the state meet. This is the third time that Ramey has gone to the state meet. A year ago, he qualified for All-State status with a 13th-place finish. One of the reasons why he has received the state nod is because he enjoyed running the regional meet’s course. “I like it. At the two-mile marker, you go uphill,” he said. “That helps a lot. I like the pain.” Presenting... In-Home Tutoring! in addition to our on site tutoring We commute so you don’t have to. s available for Study Skills, Math, Foreign Language, Issues, ACT/SAT’s Cassie Carpentino 10th grade at Liberty High School “Thanks to Mrs Callander and the AbBey Achievement Center, I've improved my Algebra II grade They've really helped me to better understand math: Achievement Center AbBey Achievement Center, Inc Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond 220 Culpeper St.. 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We’ve got more! “The Virginia Naturalist” by John Trott is now available and may be purchased during office hours at the office of the Rappahannock News, 249 Main Street, Washington, Va., The price of the book is $20. For anyone who knew or knew of John Trott, this book is a tribute to him and his work as a naturalist 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 packaging. McEvoy to speak at Graves Mountain Lodge Do you ever wonder what your woodlands will look like to your grandchildren -or to the heirs of your heirs? Would you like your woodlands to be part of a “big picture” instead of a small snapshot? The forest land of our area continues to be eroded by the parcelization of our land base. The combined forces of rapid conversion of forest and farm land to development; escalating land values, and an aging forest landowner are bringing about major shifts in our area that have implications on the quality of life and the economy. If you are concerned, an upcoming seminar may be able to answer some of your questions. The National Woodland Owners Association; Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Virginia Department of Forestry will be hosting a “Forestry Hot Tbpics” seminar with Thom J. McEvoy to address these, and other issues. The event will be held at Graves Mountain Lodge in Madison County on Friday, November 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and includes lunch. The cost is $5.00 per person, and pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. Contact the Madison County Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension at (540) 948-6881 for registration information. McEvoy is associate professor and extension forester in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. In addition to numerous publications popular technical articles, he is the author of two award-winning books: Owning and Managing Forests - A Guide to Legal, Financial, and Practical Matters (2005 isiana rress; ana rosiuve Impact Forestry - A Sustainable Approach to Managing Woodlands (2004 Island Press). His professional goal is to share his education and experience with landowners to address the problems and opportunities associated with protection, management, and utilization of forest ecosystems for, wildlife habitat, recreation, scenic beauty, timber and other intrinsic values. Virginia continues to lose forest land at a rate of 20,000 acres annually, and larger tracts are subdivided into smaller and smaller parcels. This parcelization makes it increasingly harder to sustain the viability of forest management and forest ecosystems. McEvoy will address this issue during the first of two presentations, “Forest Parcelization Leads to Fragmentation of Purpose.” McEvoy will focus on “Estate Planning for Woodland Owning Families” during his second presentation. Seventyfive percent of the forest land in the area is owned by private individuals. Good planning to maintain land through generations requires a long view extending beyond a single individual’s life span. Proactive thinking is needed to ensure that woodlands are passed on to future generations intact, and the goals, objectives and legacy are fulfilled without undue burden on heirs. RCHS Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale Support the RCHS Culinary Arts Classes & save time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving. We re baking 10” pies with handmade butter crust and filling. Pies and cheesecakes must be ordered and paid for by Wednesday, November 16 and can be picked up at the high school, in Room 1, on Tuesday, November 22, between noon and 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 23 before 3:30 p.m. Please specify the pick-up date when ordering. Pumpkin Pie $10 Pecan Pie $12 Double crust apple pie $12 Pumpkin cheesecake $20 (with graham cracker pecan crust - serves 16.) Please make checks payable to: RCHS and send payment and the form at right to: RCHS Culinary Arts 12576 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 Payment can also be dropped off at RCHS with the form by Wednesday, November 17. Any questions can be directed to Mary Arthur or Robyn Jennington at (540) 987-8575. Thank you for your support. r Pick-up Date Tuesday 11/22_ Pumpkin Pie: quantity_@ $10 Pecan Pie: quantity_@ $12 Apple Pie: quantity_@ $12 Pumpkin Cheesecake: quantity_ | TOTAL $_ Wednesday 11/23. subtotal $__ subtotal $_ subtotal $_ @ $20 subtotal $. 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Buzzy Work It’s back to the yard for Wellemeyer’s pollinating bees By Jason Peck Rappahannock News Staff Writer Bees swarm around Bob Wellemeyer’s truck, hundreds, thousands of them, buzzing and angry. They’re not interested in the cargo. They are the cargo. And now - with the weather cool and cloudy - is the best kind of weather to move back to his bee yard in Culpeper. “Whether you have five or 500 hives, everyone’s different,” Wellemeyer says. “It’s like opening a box of Crackeijacks.” But these bees, back from pollinating a watermelon field in Courtland, are generally agitated. A hive bes in a wooden box, about two feet high. Inside are wooden panels jammed with honey and waxen honeycomb. Wellermeyer estimates about 60,000 to 80,000 bees for a single hive in the summer months. The black tarp covering his truck conceals about 80 hives. He removes the tarp. Thousands of bees become hundreds of thousands. Wellemeyer doesn’t quite know why he does the job. 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At LSU, Wellemeyer never saw bees save for killing them in his toxicology class. He spoke with his LSU advisor about a transfer to Ohio. “You don't need that,” his advisor said. “You could teach thprp ” “Well,” Wellemeyer said, “I’ll go there and teach.” “You can’t teach, you don’t have a degree.” Wellermeyer today works as a bee inspector with the Department of Agriculture. On paper, he merely handles the trade aspects, tracing beekeepers who ship their insects across state lines. But much of what he does is education. “Beekeeping’s not something you can just turn somebody loose into,” the veteran beekeeper said. “If you hung with me for awhile and worked bees, you’d feel comfortable, but then a hive will get nasty and you won’t know what’s going on.” Wellemeyer founded Windsong Apiaries, his side business, around 1980. The company produces a small amount of honey and about 400 pounds of beeswax a year. The steady money lies in pollination. Insects like the honey bees move pollen around, helping to fertilize crops. Some plants need the bees’ help more than others. Vine plants like watermelons need bees. Bees are insurance for apple farmers, but a good rainfall can make them unnecessary. Blueberries can’t survive without them. He has a mask, but seldom wears one. Instead, he used a smoker fueled by pine needles and a hand pump. The smoke tricks the bees into thinking a fire threatens their home. As a result, they gorge themselves on honey to make the beeswax for Staff Photo/Raymond Thompson Bob Wellemeyer loads his truck with bee hives destined for Culpeper WlNDSONG Apiraries • What: Pollination company that also produces a small amount of honey and beeswax each year. • Owners: Bob and Beth Wellemeyer • Established: Around 1980 • Where: Located in Rappahannock; services farmers in Virginia and the surrounding states. • Phone: 937-2125 rebuilding the hive. The effort makes them less likely to sting. “Look at you after Thanksgiving,” Wellemeyer said. “You don’t feel like moving around.” The job has generally gotten more time-consuming. Wellemeyer no longer works with an animal that can survive on its own. An outbreak of the Asian varroa mites virtually eliminated wild bees. “They’re making it out in the wild, they’re landing in people’ yards like they used to,” said former beekeeper Mason Hutchinson. “They’re making a slight comeback, but the management is more intense.” In addition to feeding on the blood of adult bees, the mites Staff Photo/Raymond Thompson Honey bees loiter around the Wellemeyer’s hive kill bee larva by laying eggs on them. Apiaries in the Midwest would drop from thousands to barely more than a hundred. And while major farmers grow bigger, major beekeepers have taken their operations down in size. Wellemeyer combats the bees by painting the sides of each hive with mineral oil. The oil irritates the bees and makes them groom more often, hopefully removing the mites in the process. “The hardest thing to do is keep the hives alive,” Wellemeyer explains. “You have to constantly stay on top of stuff. Bees are always developing and beekeepers are always finding out ways to do things.” A changing breed has made things difficult as well. African honey bees made headlines years ago when they escaped from a Brazilian breeding plant. The “killer bees” made headlines for stinging deaths across the Southern United States, but beekeepers must watch for strains of African in the gentle Euronean honevhee. Other non-native pests loom. Another breed of mite hasn’t yet reached Virginia, but he prepares for the worst. “At times it’s frustrating,” Wellemeyer said. “Like picking up pieces from bears, or when you go into the bee yard and 25 out of 30 hives are dead. But then when you open up some of these, hives and they’re full of poDen... “It’s like people breeding dogs or horses. It’s the same thing.” You may contact Jason Peck at 825-9882 or e-mail jpeck@culpepercitizen. com r Bob Wellemyer • Home: Castleton in Rappahannock County • Age: 53 • Education: Bachelor’s in etmyology, Louisiana State University, 1973 • Work: Owner, Windsong Apiaries; also works as a bee inspector with the Department of Agriculture. • Family: Wife, Beth; four children For 14 Years of Successful Car and Truck Sales Russell wishes to thank his customers and friends for the PLEASURE OF SERVING THEIR NEEDS THROUGH THESE MANY YEARS. 0 l)oing Business the Old Fashioned Way...with a Handshake & a Smile. .y ^ 0 - 250 West Shirley Ave.. Warrenton. \ A • www.jimharrisauto.com '#anft“2/ 540.347.3341 • 800.255.6377

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Celebrating Over 25 Years of Enrichment at UVa 434-924-3182 http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sep then click on “Saturday Enrichment" University of Virginia’s Saturday Enrichment Program Coming to Fauquier County in 2007... at the Highland School in Warrenton Classes offered in the following areas: Astronomy ❖ Foreign Language ❖ Anatomy Leadership ♦> Arts ❖ Math ♦ Science Let your child be challenged with an awesome academic opportunity! Highly motivating Saturday Enrichment classes for grades K-5 offered at our new location for 2007, the Highland School in Warrenton, Virginia. Classes run January 20 - February 17, 2007 for 5 consecutive Saturdays. ❖ Applications available NOW online. Application deadline December 1, 2006. gall or access our website for additional information Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wiley of Orange are proud to announce the birth of a girl, Georgina Destiny Foreback-Carter It’s a girl! Jennifer Foreback and Bobby Carter Jr. of Flint Hill, are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Destiny Renee Foreback Carter. Destiny Renee was born October 18 at Culpeper Regional Hospital and weighted five pounds and nine ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Becky Foreback of Flint Hill. Paternal grandparents are Bobby Carter of Culpeper and Janette Lindsay of Washington DC and Robert and Pearl Jackson of Whiteshop, VA. Baby Girl! Steven and Kyra Howell are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lilliane Belle Howell, born October 11 at 8:44 p. m., weighing in at 9 lb. 1 oz. and measuring 20 inches long Mom, Dad and big brother Mason are all thrilled with the new addition to the family. Shenandoah National Park announces night Portions of the Skyline Drive, the famed mountain road through Shenandoah National Park, will be closed at night during hunting season. 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*Tis the Season - The Rappahannock County Garden Club greens up for good deeds By Helen Williams , Special to the Rappahannock News It smells good in the fire hall, like Christmas, and people are happy, knowing they are earning the money for the charities of the Rappahannock County Garden Club. When in full swing, the Rappahannock Garden Club’s Greens Workshop looks like mayhem barely controlled. This work goes on for three days, December 4th, 5th and 6th with four days of the preceding week spent in the woods and at gracious neighbors’ gardens, cutting the fresh greens, conditioning them, and getting them to the firehouse. It’s hard work too, standing all day, piling up Nov. 12th atIsOOim. (Grades 9-12) -ANDNbv. 14th *r 9:30 Ait (PK-Grade8) 540J7&2741 “I Love today we read a poem at assembly" f - — • 14 AP scholar awards • Character and leadership program \ • Partnership programs with UVA and GMU • 5 teams in state championships • Financial aid and bus transportation available 1-i_i1i_1.nl JlLi Wadonotdscnmmateontassotrace n-ii-inn-num-i p-ifnr T%im nalmrtnliri- nf nltinir nriair In Itir jrtmrimiMinn n<inrompln»T™n nr irtriwinn nriim fl nr irtmtiririn iluMwIiiiymi. branches, making proper bundles, stacking wreaths and yards of greenery. The Washington Fire Hall’s center is piled a yard deep with evergreens of all kinds: box, pine, spruce, etc. On the side nearest the parking lot are three tables with wreath-making machines. Around them are women in hats and gloves clipping away to make bundles for the wreaths. At the back of the hall is the garland machine, and someone is always asking, “How many more feet for this one?" The sales people bring updates, such as, “Only 80 more wreaths to go,” or “200 feet of garland left to do.” in tne Kitchen are some ol the members who have volunteered to feed everyone, making stone soup, or dishing out chicken pot pie from large pans. Christmas music fills the air. It’s hard work too, keeping plenty of hot coffee, warm tea and spiced cider to fiifel a busy workforce. On the other side of the hall are the decoritors, the Masters of the Glue Guns, with their supplies of bows, nandina berries, teasel, and dried pods such as okra and lotus. The decorators are busy, making sure that the eight swags for the church are exactly the same, making sure that the centerpieces ordered by the restaurants are going to be tall enough. It’s an old tradition, this making of greenery for the holidays. It goes back 54 years, and although there have been some changes, it has basically remained the same: make fresh wreaths, swags, garland, and centerpieces of superior quality for county residents, have a good time together, and raise money for the good deeds of the Rappahannock County Garden Club. We send children to the Virginia Federated Garden Club’s Nature Camp located in Lexington, Virginia; we award scholarships to county high school seniors; and we support historical and community projects. Garden Club roots Let’s see how it all began, and then how it developed into the system now in place, led by this year’s Chair, Maiy Collins and her merry band of elves. The Rappahannock Garden Club minutes for October 1952 had only one interesting item: the making of Christmas wreaths and decorations as a means of raising money was discussed and a chairman was appointed for the sale. In due course, in December’s minutes, the raising of the sum of $29.10 was reported. Thus are chronicled the lowly beginnings of the Garden Club’s current and only annual fund raiser. While the October 1952 minutes didn’t specify the reason for raising the money, it was clear in succeeding months and years that the Club’s members wanted money to do the good works list 2005 TOWN & COUNTRY 2003 DODGE NEON Was $15,990 Stk#96812A On Sale for $12,385 / Was $9,575 Stk#93777A On Sale for $8,875 2005 DODGE MAGNUM 2003 DODGE 2500 CREWCAB DIESEL u Was $25,990 stk#9583i On Sale for s24,600 Was $29,990 Stk#93829 On Sale for $27,850 2004 DODGE DURANGO HEMI SLTI 2005 DODGE DAKOTA CREW Was $27,900 stk#9457i On Sale for $21,300 Was $25,750 stk#956i4 On Sale for $21,850 Buick Pontiac GMC Dealer #1612 Doing Business the Old Fashioned Way ...with a Handshake & a Smile. 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA www.jimharrisauto.com >40.347.3341 800.255.6377 7 ed above. That goal has not changed. The list of children from the county who have attended Nature Camp dates from 1950, with Becky Jones leading the list. This camp is an educational experience aimed at creating future leaders in the natural and environmental sciences. Two children were sent annually beginning in 1960, and three children in 2005 using fund^ generated from the Greens sales. In addition, we awarded the first annual scholarship to a, • Rappahannock County student attending an accredited junior ' college. * * The first “Greens Sales,” as J; they came to be called, were ■ individual events, with clutt '• members making wreaths and . centerpieces at home, and bringing them to be sold. It was noted that there were no florists or nurseries in the county, and that these holiday items would be filling a local need. Later one I in the 50s, the Greens Sale wa^ i altered to become a “Greens Sale and Bazaar” and members were asked to bring three donations of either candy, cookies, wreaths or arrangements. In the 60s, the bazaar aspect also included the sale of stocking , stuffers and tree ornaments** Tea and cookies were served to*t customers. Location of the sale varied, with the Washington Baptist Church and the front of the Washington Fire Hall as freauent sites. The first report of a “Greens Workshop” is found in the November 1970 minutes when two days of club work were scheduled. Often in the early years, the work was done in various bams and tack rooms in the county Husbands got credit for hauling the greens and maintaining the machines. (Husbands still get a lot of credit in that department even today!) In 1972, the first wreath-making machine was used, and in 1976, it was noted that the Greens workshop would be held at the garage of Mrs. Robert Anderson, and that there would be three weekends of selling items. Eventually, in 1979, another wreath-making machine was purchased, and in 1981, it was decided to work on orders only; all the greens were pre-sold, made to order. Work on making the sale items was then cut to one week, and now, work is completed in three days, with four days of the preceding week spent cutting and conditioning the greenery. This year, we purchased a new wreath-making machine to replace one of our “antiques.” Net sales from the event have increased considerably, from the first $29.10 to over $4,000.00 last year. In 1988, Florence Nordone, still a member today, applied for, and received a special award from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, for the Greens project. venturing into the rarest in early December, in boots, gloves and hats to cut greenery is not for the fainthearted, and eight hours of work standing over the cutting tables in the foe hall is not easy either. But membership in the club requires that all members work at least one day on cutting and two days in the fire hall, and new members are duly reminded that this participation is a requirement of membership. But most do not need reminding of this annual chore, in fact, they look forward to the few days of camaraderie and fun, with teasing, jokes, and good natured arguing over holiday tunes. There is the wonderful feeling of accomplishment when all ‘the orders are finally filled, and all the buyers have oohed and aahed over the finished products. The Garden Club has used the making of holiday wreaths, swags, and centerpieces as a fund-raiser for 54 years now, * with no end in sight. Those interested in learning more about the Garden Club should get in touch with Susan Jones, chair, 675-3152, or Lois Kerchner, membership, 675-3905. This year’s offerings of wreaths, centerpieces, mantle piece decoration, and newly added kissing ball will be on display at the following locations: wreaths are at Rappahannock National Bank lobby on Rt 211 and Ray’s Deli in Sperryville; the garland with mantle decoration is at Gadino Cellars on Schoolhouse Road; centerpieces are at the Rappahannock library, BB&T Bank in Flint Hill and the Rappahannock News office on Main Street in Washington. io purcnase, contact Lois Kerchner at whitcaim@aol.com or 675-3905 or call Nancy Keyser at 675-3310. Supply is limited and due to time constraints, all orders must be place no later than December 1, 2006. </

• Classifieds/B9-B12 November 9, 2006 www.timescommunity.com READY TO ROLL: Trucks have come from all sorts of friends of the Polings’. AMISSVILLE’S NUMBER: Three is the traditional designation of the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. REAL ONES, TOO: Paul Poling inspects a 1947 Ford engine, a donation from a department in Michigan. All photos by Lill Duvall HOT CORNER: Fire equipment of all sorts, tools, early extinguishers and others in one comer of the Raggedy Firehouse Museum. Amazing Amissville Amalgamation REMEMBER THE PARADE?: Paul and Gerty Poling, curators of the Raggedy Firehouse Museum, in front of the truck used in Amissville’s yearly parade. It once worked for Orleans. LINE ‘O TRUCKS: Just a small part of the toy firetruck collection. DI tilLU i/UVALL Special to the Rappahannock News How do you make a Raggedy Ann doll- and a fire truck go together? Easy. Just put the doll in the nice red engine. Or op the back, where the hose is stored. Or beside the truck. That’s what Gerty and Paul Poling do. Just how many fire engines and how many Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls are in the Amissville collection of the Polings may never be known. The couple lost count years ago. Dolls keep showing up. Trucks keep arriving. Tiny plastic ones, big metal ones, wy irucits, pictures or irucKS, and, in the basement, three full-size, real fire engines, castoffs from fire departments thither and yon. Says Paul Poling: “People drop things off....a man came by last week and gave us a (model) fire truck from the University of Maryland.” It is likely that there is no museum anywhere arranged in this way: Raggedy Ann dolls and fire trucks. Doll paraphernalia of all sorts, and fire fighting equipment of every kind. The official name is the Raggedy Firehouse Museum. It is located, appropriately, across U. S. 211 from the Aimssvuie volunteer r ire ana nescue Company. The motto is “open by chance or appointment.” Few know of its existence; fewer still visit what amounts to a treasure trove of fire fighting memories in America, and representations of the doll that won countless hearts in America in the 1920s. The guest book near the door contains but four signatures for 2006. There is no charge to enter and browse, but the Polings will not interfere if the visitor drops a bill or two in the donation jar. Paul Poling has been a volunteer firefighter since Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s second term in office, clos ing in on seventy years’ experience in and around fire and rescue service. He remains a member of the Emergency Service Advisory Board of the Commonwealth, has been a member of three different fire departments in Virginia, and therefore is known by lots and lots of fire fellas. So, it figures that people send him or give him: fire helmets, the shields that go on the helmets, brass firefighter badges, plaques, nozzles, fire axes, toy trucks, at least one valuable antique toy fire truck, ancient fire extinguishers, a firethemed rug, and real fire engines. There are three full-size engines at this museum, workhorses from as nearby as Orleans and Bedford, Virginia and as far away as Michigan. There is also a unit from the antecedent of today’s building sprinkler systems. It is a large bottle of water with a spring-loaded valve at its spout. The bottle is mounted upside-down in the ceiling, and the exposed valve is held shut with a small clip. In the event of fire, the clip melts, the spring opens the valve and water squirts out. See MUSEUM, Page B8 Birds of Shade Coffee: A Visit to Panama By Pam Owen Special to the Rappahannock News What do shade-grown coffee, army ants, and Rappahannock’s migratory songbirds have in common? They’re all part of the fascinating ecology of Panama. Panama is located at the narrowest section of the Central American isthmus Unking the North and South American continents. According to the World Bank, it is the only Central American nation with “globally important tropical moist broad leaf forest,” and two-thirds of the country falls within what is considered “the highest- or high-priority category of biodiversity.” However, with increased farming, road construction, mining concessions, nativeforest exploitation, and other human activities, the native forests are fragmenting, threatening the ecological health of the country. Panama is home to approximately 10 percent of the world’s varieties of birds— 930 species out of a total of 9,672. The Isthmus of Panama is the biologic bridge for 120 species of migratory birds. In the late 1990s, Shenandoah National Park ecologist Alan Williams participated in a study funded by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Institute that explored how habitat fragmentation in Panama affects its migratory and resident songbirds. Last spring, Williams led a bird identification walk sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Photo courtesy ot Alan Wiliams A katydid stops to visit a cluster of coffee cherries. t Photo courtesy of Alan Williams SHADED: A shade coffee plantation with intact forest in the background. Coffee grown in the shade of rain forest canopy offers more biodiversity than coffee grown in the sun on land that has been cleared of forest. Protection’s Biodiversity Task Force. On the walk, he discussed the characteristics and habits of migratory songbirds that fly through or nest in our area in the spring and summer. In the Panama study, he and the other researchers had found many of those same birds—including warblers, American redstarts, indigo buntings, and thrushes—overwintering in Panama. Much of the Smithsonian study took place at Finca Hartmann, a small familyowned farm (“finca” in Spanish) in the Chiriqui highlands of the Talamanca Range, which is shared by Costa Rica. This area encompasses “the largest complex of protected areas and intact ecosystems within one bioregion in Central America,” according to the World Bank. While most coffee in the world is grown in the sun, where native forests have been replaced by coffee bushes, Williams says, Finca Hartmann grows “shade coffee” beneath a canopy of forest that can vary between three trees per acre to almost a full canopy. Shade-grown coffee bushes, once established, take less care than sun coffee and live three times as long, he adds. Not only does this use of native forest produce great-tasting coffee, it also provides greater biodiversity than the areas that have been logged and then planted in sun CHERRY COFFEE ON TAP: A Tennessee warbler with a coffee cherry. This species passes through the Appalachians on its way to breed in Canada after overwintering in the tropical forests of Panama. coffee. The presence of more than 280 bird species have been recorded on the farm. Along with the upland area at Finca Hartmann, the team studied the lowland area around the Panama Canal. Because the canal requires a dependable flow of water from the surrounding watershed, a buffer area on either side of the canal has been protected (until recently, by the U. S. military) from development, retaining much of its natural biodiversity. The study showed, says Williams, that fragmented forests were clearly lower in biodiversity than intact forests. It also showed that resident birds were particularly sensitive to habitat fragmentation, with See COFFEE, Page B8 imetyc num rutp.//www.uiru5imdge.ca WINTER COAT: The woolly bear caterpillar youngster garb. Caterpillar Crossing! Fall is here and you know what that means? Millions of woolly bears will soon be crossing the back roads and the interstates as fast as their little feet will carry them. Why they do this is one of nature’s enduring mysteries. Amazingly popular for bugs, woolly Knarc f Knm□ rn RappNature Sara and Jim Lawray Rappnature@yahoo.com far from mysterious. Their hairy banded bodies are immediately recognizable, black on the ends and rusty-brown in the middle. They’re active all spring and summer, attached to food plants or moving about doggedly in search of hid Image from http://hortipm tamu edu GROWN-UP ATTIRE: The same animal in complete flight suit. ground. And they’re fun! Pick one up and it curls into a fuzzy ball and rolls around in your hand. Let it go and it runs away. In the county, two generations are produced each year, one in early summer and - another in the fall. Given the choice, a woolly bear wants to be in the first generation because life is relatively pleasant for them. They hatch out in the halcyon See NATURE, Page B8

Smithsonian at Little Washington The fifteenth season in the Smithsonian at Little Washington opens on Sunday, November 19 at 4 p.m. with a performance of Schubert’s beautiful song cycle Die Winterreise by John Elwes, tenor, and Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano, at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia. The outstanding English tenor, John Elwes, began his musical career at Westminster Cathedral where he was Head Chorister and, while still a boy soloist, he met with considerable success in BBC broadcasts and recordings. Benjamin Britten dedicated the Corpus Christi Carol to him, and Elwes sang the part of Isaac in the world premiere recording of Britten’s Abraham and Isaac. ne studied at tne Koyal College of Music and made his stage debut as a tenor in 1968 at the famous London Proms. Elwes now maintains a busy concert and operatic schedule, Kenneth Slowik mostly in Europe, performing with conductors such as Christoper Hogwood, Nikolaus Harnoncourt and John Eliot Gardiner. He has participated in more than one hundred recordings with major recording companies. Kenneth Slowik is well known to Theatre audiences in “Little” Washington, sis artistic John Elwes director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, and a founding member of the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the Castle Trio, and the Axelrod Quartet. He is renowned for his performances and recordings on the cello and viola da gamba, and, increasingly in recent years, as a conductor. Slowik also has a fine reputation as a pianist, and for the upcoming concert he will partner John Elwes on the fortepiano which will be brought to the Theatre specially for this occasion. A bonus feature of all of the Smithsonian at Little Washington concerts at the Theatre are Kenneth Slowik’s informal and perceptive remarks which shed light on the glorious music in the context of the times when it was written. rickets tor the concert at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Sunday, November 19 are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s current schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 6751253 or by email to TheatreVA@aol.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747. The website is www. Theatre-Washington-VA.com Castleton Theatre affords unique opportunity tSY KICHARD L.YKES Special to the Rappahannock News If you have never been to the Castleton Theatre, you are in for a very special treat. Perhaps the finest private theatre in the country, it is a state-of-the-art facility that presents the finest music and theatre from around the world. A visit will confirm a common observation that the Castleton Theatre is in a class by itself, both from its productions and its locale. This weekend, the Maazel’s Chateauville Foundation is presenting “Wayfarers,” a quartet of one-act plays taking its inspiration from the stories of a couple whose relationship is imperiled by failures of communication and empathy. Two of the four pieces are adaptations for the stage of literary works: John Steinbeck’s tender story “The Chrysanthemums” and Robert Frost’s dramatic poem “Home Burial.” lhese two short plays are paired with a sketch by Harold Pinter, “Night,” and “Sonata for Two Voices”, an original play written by Christopher Rothwell featuring Mary Oliver’s poem “When Death Comes” and Stanley Kunitz’s poem “Tbuch Me.” The production will feature New York actors Marlene Hodgdon, Lisa Lyons, R. J. Kelly, along with New York’s Crescent Theatre Company artistic directors Christopher Rothwell and Dietlinde TurhanMaazel. The British composer and guitarist Andrew Claybum and Rappahannock-based vocalist Brooke Parkhurst will provide live music for the production. There are two opportunities to enjoy these performances. The first performance will be on Saturday evening, November 11 at 7 p.m. A second presentation takes place on Sunday afternoon, November 12 at 3 p.m. As an incentive to children who enjoy theatre and live music, there will be no charge for children accompanied by their parents. A suggested contribution to support the work of the Chateauville Foundation is $25. To reserve a seat for Castleton Theatre’s production of “Wayfarers,” please call (540) 937-8969 or email: jrobey® chateauviUe.org 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 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Inquirers’ class in Trinity House: 1 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday. Evening Prayer, Btole Study 7 pjn First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 8:30 and 10 a.m. Area 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 Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint HHI UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 a.m..Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule(675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m..Sunday School 10:45 a.m., Bible Study on Sunday at 3 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday; Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipleship Glass 7 p.m. Thursday; Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 (j.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 pm 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 it Vlewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Old Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a;m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Bethlehem Ministries Pastor Mark Jarvis Teacher Mackie Jenkins ' Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 *.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Now teaching the book of Revelation at 6 pan. service. “It’s Your Move” STREET “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper {540)825-0937 Find your new home With the Rappahannock News 540-67S-3349 News Sunday Psalm 52 Monday Psalm 46 Tuasday John 8:31-59 Wednesday All is <|uiet. ( onttnlrjliun is thick. Making a good move takes careful consideration. Life is like a pule. Each of us is responsible for our own moves, whether in response to another's or whether we make the first move. Whatever the situation, we lake action based < what we know of the rules and what we have learned from experience. Where ran we turn for wisdom and guidance? in Proverbs 2:6 it says, “For the Lord gives w isdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.'' We are responsible for our own moves, twit we are not alone. We can turn to God for guidance. Visit your house of worship this week and learn how God's wisdom can help you in the game of life. It's your move. Thursday Ezra 5:1-17 Friday Ezra 6:1-22 Saturday Nahemiah 5:1-6 J * -rj* "6 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Upcoming Events Previews Preserving the History of American Military Aviation Monthly Open House at the National Capitol Squadron ■4 1 Culpeper Saturday, ional Airport erll If you ever wanted to get very close to a World War II War Bird, this your chance! • Every second Saturday of the month, the National Capitol Squadron, a part of the commemorative Air Force, • hosts an Open House for the public to see these old airplanes. There is no charge for tins event, however your t*nr free donation to the Squadron , in the form of a check, is much needed and this will help in the future growth of Hie ond world war. Come and see us this Saturday at the Culpeper Regional Airport from 9:30 a. m. until 4 p. m. and have a ■ hot dog or hamburger and soda for a nominal charge. Take Route 29 North from Culpeper or South from Warrenton to the exit for the airport, 12499 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station, Va. Benefit for Ken Leonard Blue Rock Inn November 14, 6:30 p.m. This coming Tuesday, The Blue Rock Inn will host a benefit for Ken Leonard, an employee at the Inn at Little Washington, who died on October 24. Friends of Ken, * including Frank Maragos from Foti’s in Culpeper, a former ' chef from Georgia as well as local chefs will be preparing a - ‘ very special meal to honor his life. The cost of the dinner '; which includes food and wine is $60 per person. All proceeds from the benefit will go into a trust fund for Ken’s daughter, Carolina. Local reggae band Street Legal will play after dinner. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with Street Legal play- ‘ ing around 10 p.m. If you can’t make the dinner but would like to hear ' - Street Legal, the admission is $10. If you’d like to make a ' contribution, please end to The Rappahannock Bank c/o • ’ Carolina Leonard Fund. Please RSVP to Jim McCullough or Natasha at the -y Blue Rock Inn at 987-3190. Benefit Barbeque for Next Step Rappahannock's College and Career Access Program November 25 Next Step: the Rappahannock College and Career Access Program is sponsoring its first Annual Barbecue Benefit, to take place on Saturday, November 25, at • ' Rappahannock County Elementary School from 11 a.m. * until 2 p.m. The cost of admission includes a barbecue lunch and live music featuring Bob Chappell and Friends, the Bobby Glasker Band, and Tbm Guidice and Linda Orfila. Two exciting raffle items will be 100 gallons of 87 Octane „ Gasoline from Settle’s Garage, and a framed “Geneva . Welch" print (this raffle is exclusive for RCHS Alumni). Next Step, a partnership between Headwaters and Rappahannock County Public Schools, was started in ~ January 2005 with a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and now needs community support to continue. Working collaboratively with the RCHS Guidance . Department, administration, community members and' ;' families, Next Step helps students create and carry out the '' college, vocational or career plan that is right for them. * ’ Last year, Next Step Advisor Miranda Hope and ; ’ : College Guide Lauren Ross held over 700 meetings with; ’* students and their families, led a week-long College i' Success summer program, and organized trips to dozens of 'l' colleges, universities, and vocational programs, both with-. 3 in Virginia and f>Upwh<>n> The SAT was offered for the first time in , [" Rappahannock County, early-awareness activities were ' conducted with elementary school students, and a number 1 of new scholarship funds for RCHS graduates were established and awarded. 72% of the graduates of the RCHS class of 2006 are currently attending college or trade school, an increase of ; more than 30% over the previous year. The rate of college attendance for Rappahannock’s 1 first-generation students alone (those who will be the first ', in their families to attain a college degree) increased by ''' over 50%. _ ->.* Many of these students will be at the Barbeque to share about their college experiences. Please come to have a delicious Turkey-free” lunch, listen to great musk, see old friends and meet new friends while you help celebrate the program’s success at Next Step’s First Annual Barbecue and Benefit. It’s Saturday November 25, at Rappahannock County Elementary School, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets * are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5 through 10, and free for i children under 5. Call Cole Johnson at Headwaters for more information: 675-1819.

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 Nov. 9: Congressional aide Congressman Eric Cantor’s Community Outreach Director, Mrs. Barbara Taylor, will be available at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, VA, on Thursday, November 9 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Congressman Cantor’s office is happy to provide this service to speak with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with Congressman Cantor’s district offices may call (540) 825-8960 in Culpeper or (1-800) 438-3793 in Richmond. In addition, constituents may visit <http://cantor.house.gov> Nov. 10: Veteran’s Day program Rappahannock County High School students will conduct a Veteran’s Day program in the gym at 11 a.m. The public is invited free of charge for the program and a short reception following. Flags may be ordered using forms found at the Public Library, Post Offices, and various shops. Or, call Sally Havstad at 987-9342. Nov. 10: Live Music in the Pub at the Blue Rock Inn Vincent Day and Friends return. This Rappahannock native troubadour always draws a crowd - so get here early. Tables are limited. Coven $8 adults, $12 under 21. For information call Jim or Natasha at 987-3190. Nov. 10: Hospice of the Rapidan community forum Held at the Rappahannock Public Library, two sessions: 10 to 11:30 a.m. And 4:30 to 6 p.m. The library will remain open for this event, designed to help people learn more about hospice care. For information phone 540-825-4840. Nov. 11: Annual CCLC Auction Everyone is invited to CCLC’s Eleventh Annual Fall Auction and party on Saturday, November 11, at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 pm for guests to browse and bid on silent auction offerings, purchase priced items from the Sursum Corda Shoppe, and enjoy a gourmet feast catered by the RCHS culinary arts class. The $25 entry fee entitles guests to food, libations, and fun, as the Washington School brims with unique treasures (antiques, art, vacation packages, rugs, silver, collectibles) up for bid during a live auction at 7p.m. Proceeds benefit CCLC’s programs for the pre-school and school-age children of Rappahannock. For information call 675-3237. Nov. 11: Gadino Cellars’ Veterans Day Event Take the nip out of chilly fall weather with a sensational pairing of Gadino Cellars Viognier and Spicy Butternut Squash soup. Relax by the fireplace to the sounds of recording artist Robin Wynn with her Acoustic/Roots Rock. Comparisons to Sheryl Crow, Edie Brickell and Sarah Me Lachlan have been made to this up-and-coming Charlottesville musician. In honor of our veterans, all guests with a military ID will receive a free tasting of all our wines that day. (Must be 21 years or older). Our recently released 2005 Cabernet Franc is now available for sale at the tasting room only. No reservations needed. Open Noon-5 p. m. with music from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Gadino Cellars is located at 92 School House Rd. Washington, VA 22747/ Phone 540-987-9292 or email www.gadinocellars.com General Admission is free and open to the public. Wine tasting $3.00 to include logo glass. Hours - Noon - 5 p.m. Nov. 11: Holiday Bazaar The Amissville United Methodist Women will be holding their 26th annual bazaar on Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The bazaar features handcrafted Christmas ornaments and decorations, plus many other crafted items for children, babies and the home. There will be an extensive array of baked goods and homemade preserves, fresh Georgia pecans, flavorings, and the ever-popular white elephant tables. Lunch is also served featuring homemade soup, chili, sandwiches, hot dogs and desserts. We hope to see you there. Nov. 11: Old-fashioned country breakfast buffet and bake sale Reager School (located beside the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church) in Huntly is the place to be on Saturday, November 11 starting at 7 a. m. Come out for a delicious breakfast of seasoned sausage gravy, fresh scrambled eggs, golden hash browns, Virginia baked apples, homemade biscuits with butter hot cakes & syrup, freshly squeezed orange juice and hot steaming coffee. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Sponsored by the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. To benefit the Cemetery Fund. The breakfast is prepared by Pat Jenkins and Shirley Frye and will continue until 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11: Picking Party There will be free cake and coffee to celebrate one year anniversary of the picking party at the Sperryville Fire Department. Come enjoy the music and the snacks, compliments of Fire Department Auxiliary to say thanks for all your support. Information: Michelle at 987-9440. Nov. 11,12: Theatre in Castleton You are invited to celebrate Fall at the beautiful Castleton Theatre with John Steinbeck’s touching story “The Chrysanthemums,” in a staged version (and other short plays). The production, with live music, stars the Ch3teauville Foundation’s co-artistic director Dietlinde Turban-Maazel, who is joined by a wonderfully talented group of actors from New York. Saturday evening, November 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, November 12, at 3 p.m. To reserve a seat, please call 540-937-8969 or email jrob^y® chateauville.org # Nov. 12: Story of a Slave The Rappahannock Historical Society will feature Gettysburg historian Deborah McCauslin speaking on “Kitty Payne’s Pain”. Kitty Payne was a slave in Rappahannock County involved in an incredible that flip-flops from bondage to freedom and back again. Hers is a very interesting story with wide appeal. Donations of $5 are suggested for the event. Refreshments served. Sunday, November 12 at 4 p. m. in the Town Hall, Washington. Nov. 12: International Music/Dance Festival Community members of all ages will enjoy African Drumming, Turkish Music and Dancing, Scottish bagpipes, Celtic Dancers, Spanish song and displays of their home countries by visiting foreign exchange students. Presented by a committee made up of representatives from our three area high schools, Rappahannock High, Wakefield Country Day School and Hearthstone School, this event will kick off “International Education Week”, a national event at schools around the country. Reception from 1:30 until 2 pm will be held in the commons area of RCHS, where community members of all ages can enjoy browsing through the foreign exchange student booths, at no cost. Performance from 2-4 p.m: at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. During intermission Apple Hill Bakery will sell Turkish treats. Tickets for the 2 to 4 p.m. performance are $5 for adults and $1.00 for students. Come out to celebrate community and diversity! For reservations call (540) 987-7204, mail box 4. The event is sponsored by Headwaters Public Education Foundation. Nov. 14,15,16: Basic Hunter Safety Education Course There will be a Basic Hunter Safety Education Course on November 14-16 from 5-9 p. m., at the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. To register or for more information contact: Emily Roop at (540) 987-8019 or email flying mammal@hotmail.com. This class is limited to 25 participants. You must be able to attend all three nights. This course is mandatory for individuals who are 16 years or older and have never held a hunting license. There is no charge for the course. Nov. 14: Birds in Shade coffee Birds seen in Rappahannock in the summer spend the winter in the tropics, where many live in shade-grown coffee plantations. Shenandoah National Park ecologist Alan Williams will explain the link between shade-grown coffee and these birds, and the role played by army ants. The presentation will be at 7 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library and is suitable for all ages. Admission is free, but seating is limited. For more information, please call Pam Owen 540-675-9989 or email her at biodiversity@riep.org Nov. 14: Time for your flu shot The Rappahannock County Health Department, located at 491 Main Street, has scheduled its flu shot clinic for Tuesday, November 14 from 9-11 a.m. Shots will be given on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $25 per person; free with Medicare/ Medicaid card. For information call 6753516. Nov. 14: Ken Leonard memorial Benefit at the Blue Rock Inn. $60 all inclusive buffet featuring the creations of world renowned chefs from the Inn at Little Washington, from Foti’s in Culpeper, and from the Blue Rock. Proceeds to benefit the Carolina Leonard college fund. For information call Jim or Natasha at 987-3190. Nov. 15 : Rappahannock Free Clinic Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Nov. 15, Dec. 6, and Dec. 20 at the County Health Department on Main St. in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at (540) 347-0394. Nov. 15: High school suicide prevention program The RCHS Guidance Department is proud to have Alan Rasmussen, a suicide prevention specialist, present a suicide intervention program to our parents and community from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mr. Rasmussen will address alarming local statistics, warning signs, risk factors, and intervention techniques. For information go to www.safeyouth.org or contact Dani Pond or Jason Gochenour at 9878575 for any questions. Nov. 15: Garden Club meeting The November meeting of the Rappahannock Garden Club will be at the Washington Fire Hall. Refreshments are served at 1 p.m., and the meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. All interested persons are welcome. Horticulture specimens are camellias and berried branches. The designs are “Say it with berries”, a traditional line design, and “Noel, Noel”, a parallel design. The program, presented by May Louise Sligh, of the Department of Conservation and Recreation of the York/Rappahannock Soil and Water Conservation District, will be about Low Impact Development and Stormwater Management. Call Janet Eastham, one of the hostesses, at 675-3648, with questions. Nov. 16: RappFlow’s meeting Here in the headwaters of the Rappahannock River Basin, “What is a healthy watershed?” the discussion continues—RappFLOWs representative to the County Sludge Ordinance Committee will report on progress and issues. New opportunities for community leadership on water quality and riparian buffers. Training for volunteers in macroinvertebrate monitoring. What we are learning in the VA DEQ study of the Rush River (TMDL study). New Rappahannock County “Clean Streams” Project New study of water supply coming up. The meeting is at 6:30 pm in RappFLOWs meeting room in Sperryville, formerly “Rae’s Place,” next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of US 211 and Rte. 522. For more information call Beverly at 937-4038 or email Nov. 16: A new knitting and hand spinning group is beginning Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Rucker Farm Dairying School, 13357 Crest Hill Road in Flint Hill. The first meeting will be Thursday, November 16, 2006. Knitters of all experience level are welcome, and hand spinners of all levels are also invited to bring their spinning wheels for the evening. Questions? Please call Jennifer Heverly at 987-8977. Nov. 17: RAAC Rim “A Prairie Home Companion” will be presented by RAAC on Nov. 17, 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Tickets are $6, $4, and $3. Radio as you’ve never seen it before A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America’s most celebrated radio show. Contains some mild sexually-oriented jokes. (PG-13, 83 minutes run time.) Nov. 18: Memorial Scholarship Fund Dinner, a silent auction, bake sale and music will be held on November 18 at Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 6:30 p. m. We are looking for donated items for a silent auction. Tickets are $25 a couple, $15 a single, $8 ten-andunder. Tickets are being sold in advance or you may purchase your ticket at door. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440 or Chrissy Jenkins at 987-9412. Nov. 18: Community Drum Circle All are invited to join in creating rtiythm and music on Saturday, November 18 from 5-6:30pm at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Group drumming can help stimulate coordination, cooperation, and greater listening skills, and has been proven to relieve stress. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation $5-10 (kids free). For more information, call Wendi or Pine at Sage 987-9699. Nov. 18: Benefit dinner We invite you to a special dinner to benefit a special lady; her name is Debbie Wines and she is fighting lymphoma and needs chemotherapy. Allyou-can-eat spaghetti at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, the Nov. 18. Dinner is served from 5 to 8 p.m. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. “Mary Kaf products will be given away! Twelve years and older: $7; Four to eleven year old: $4. Younger than four eat free. Nov.18: Civil War Author’s Day 11 a. m. to 5 p.m. at Grey Ghost Vineyards. Featuring wines for the holidays and renowned Civil War authors in attendance to autograph books and bring the great conflict to life. The event is free. For a list of authors attending and books available for sale, please visit www.grayghostvineyards.com Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 937-4869. Nov. 19: Rappahannock Nonprofit Open House Scheduled for Sunday, November 19 from 2 - 4 p.m. Come visit us at our new space, meet our new executive director, and learn about what RNPC is doing in our community. The Nonprofit Center is located 12018-B Lee Highway at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville, below Antique Tables Made Daily. For questions and more information call Melanie at 987-8011. Nov. 21: Future Business Leaders of America fund-raiser Future Business Leaders of America will be raising money for ASK (Association for the Support of Children with Cancer) on Tuesday, November 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cold Stone Creamery in Warrenton. Please come out and support ASK and enjoy delicious ice cream. Nov. 24: A community Thanksgiving sing with Ysaye Barnwell at the Sperryville Schoolhouse. Ysaye Barnwell, leader of the internationally renowned African American women’s accapella ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, will lead the second annual Community Thanksgiving Sing on Friday November 24 at 8 p.m. Presented by Ki Theatre, this event drew a standing-room-only crowd last year. This year Ki Theatre has moved the Community Sing to the Schoolhouse to accommodate more people. The “Sing” begins at 8 p.m. Singers and non-singers alike are invited to come and bring family and friends to lift their hearts and voices together in song. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for children. Reserve tickets by calling Ki Theatre at 987-3164. Nov. 25: Rappahannock College and Career Access Program’s First Annual Barbeque and Benefit on Saturday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rappahannock County Elementary School. Featuring two raffle prizes: 100 Gallons of 87-Octane gasoline at Settle’s and special RCHS alumni-only raffle for a framed Geneva Welch print. Drawings will take place at the event. Tickets are $10 adults, youngsters age 5 to 10 only $5, and those under five are free! Live music with: Bob Chappell & friends: Bobby Glasker Band. Meal included in ticket price. Call Cole Johnson at Headwaters for more information: 675-1819. Nov. 25 - Open house at Sage Everyone is invited to our first anniversary open house on Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Sage, in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Free samples, hot cider, door prizes, and special offers. For more information, call Sage (540) 987-9699. Open every day. Nov. 25 Norway Spruce Christmas . Trees through Sunday, Dec. 24 Hearthstone School will be selling freshly cut Nonway Spruce Christmas trees which have been generously donated by Moosehill farm here in Rappahannock County. The trees are $40.00 each, and all sizes will be available. Trees may be purchased in front of the school from November 25 through December 24. Come early for the best selection! Questions? Please call the Hearthstone School office at 540-987-9212. Nov. 30: Training to handle emergencies The next Rappahannock- Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps (RRMRC) training will be on biologic agents: Category A from 7:15 - 9p.m., on November 30. There will be an orientation for new volunteers prior to the training from 6-7 p.m. The training and orientation will take place at the Culpeper Emergency Operation Center. Register on line at RRMRC.vdh.virginia.gov or call 540-8297350 or email RRMRC@vdh.virginia.gov. If someone knocked on your door and said “You have 5 minutes to evacuate”, what would you bring with you? If you were told you needed to take shelter at home, what do you need to have on hand? To learn the answers to these questions or to schedule a presentation on personal and family emergency preparedness for your group, organization or church, contact RRMRC as above. The presentation covers emergencies from floods to pandemic flu. It can last anywhere from 20 minutes without questions, to 45 minutes with questions. Information packets are provided. Dec. 2: Fifth Annual “Art from the heart” show Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) is hosting its 5th Annual “Art from the Heart” show on Saturday, December 2. Acting as an “art gallery for a day,” WCDS will provide a venue to admire the works of well-known area artists in a variety of media, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes and jewelry. This year’s show will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Leonard M. Cowherd Auditorium. The reception is $50 per person and will include a cocktail buffet, silent auction of professional works, and a half-hour live auction of WCDS student art pieces. Local businesses and other friends of WCDS are invited to participate as a patron or supporter. With a donation of $500 (75% tax deductible), patrons will receive four reservations for the show, beginning with an exclusive patrons champagne cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., and promotional advertising. Supporters who make a $200 donation (75% tax deductible), will receive reservations for two, as well as promotional advertising. For reservations or additional information, please call 540-635-8555, ext. 231. Dec. 2: Breakfast with Santa On Saturday, Dec. 2. Come and enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Sperryville Fire Department from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Dec 2: Hearthstone School Holiday Bazaar Hearthstone School will hold its annual bazaar in its Community Room from 10 a.m. until 6 p. m. This is a great opportunity to pick up fun and interesting Christmas gifts, including hand-crafted items, candles, art, pottery, jewelry, photography, handmade baskets, Hearthsong toys, books, ornaments, homemade desserts and baked goods, and much more. Questions? Call the school office at 987 9212. Dec. 3: Christmas Parade in Little Washington Come hear the band and see them in their new uniforms as they march down Main Street in little Washington, Sunday, Dec. 3 starting at 12:30 p.m. Look for those decorated llamas and vintage cars. Washington Baptist Church will have food and The Rappahannock News will once again host its open house. Please come and join the festivities! 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 Dec. 3: Holiday goods sale The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be making and selling wreaths, swags and bunches of greens as well as Christmas cookies on December 3, starting at 12 p.m., at the Flint Hill Fire House. Come out and pick up some holiday greenery and decorate the house for the holidays. Then enjoy some of those good cookies on the ride home. For further information, call Robbie Hamill-Huff at 6753848. Dec. 8: A Celebration of Christmas The Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper, under Director Virginia Erwin, will present a Choral Concert at The Theatre in Washington at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. This is truly “The Many Moods of Christmas”, from deeply reverent to truly joyous: beloved traditional to just great fun! The audience will be invited to join in some carols. Tickets at the door will be $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Advance tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 675-3502, or e-mail: tanrchap@shentel.net. Dec. 10: Santa Claus in Amissville Avoid the mall and chaos of commercialism! Santa makes a visit to Gray Ghost on Sunday, December 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event and every child receives a special gift. Camera are welcomed and encouraged. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 937-4869. Dec. 14: The Francis Fauquier Garden Club The Francis Fauquier Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas tour of homes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Four homes are on the tour, which benefits the club's high school scholarship program and community beautification projects. Advance tickets are $15 and may be purchased at G Whillikers Toys, at Designs by Theresa, or at the Town Duck. On the day of the event tickets are $20, or $5 for each home. For information call Tammy Wiedenhaefer 540-349-9624. Jan. 21: Essay contest in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday An essay contest entitled, “Dr. King’s Dream: What I will do to keep the dream alive” is open to students in grades 5th & 6th, 7th - 9th, and 10th - 12th in Rappahannock County schools, public and private. The essay contest is sponsored by the Julia E. Boddie scholarship committee marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The deadline for submissions is December 11. Submissions should include the student s name, home mailing address, telephone, email address, age, grade, school name, parent/guardian’s name, and an essay of no more than 300 words (2 typed pages, double-spaced). Send entries to MLK Essay Contest, 2001 Ellis Rd„ Lignum, VA 22726 or email: jeboddiescholarship@usa.com. For more information phone 540-399-1539. Certificates and prizes will be awarded in each grade category. The winning essays will be announced during the King birthday celetyation held at The Theatre at Washington on January 21,2007.

Religious Notes Victorious Valley Girls home from South Carolina will be singing and bringing a gospel message at Maranatha Baptist Church on Saturday, November 11 at 7 p. m. and Sunday, November 12 at 10 a. m. Your heart will be blessed as these girls share what God has done in their lives. Everyone is welcome. Nursery will be provided for each service. The church is located on Route 211 just west of Route 229 intersection. For more information contact Pastor Albert Payne at (540) 987-8780. Everyone is invited to attend the Woodville Baptist Church Fellowship meeting on Sunday, November 12 at 6 p. m. We will be showing the film “Angel in my Pocket.” This is a secular film with a serious message in comedy form from 1968. Andy Griffith stars as a pastor who is assigned a church in a small town with numerous problems. The church is also the center of the town’s political machinery. Griffith, as the pastor, inherits the problems within the church, and in the community. This is a film that is funny and entertaining as you see the pastor struggling to unify the town and church. NEW TO THE MARKET! F.T. Valley in Rappahannock Count}' “If that little farm ever comes on the market.” Here it is! Nearly 8 acres sited in its own little valley and well protected by mountains on all sides, this modest turn of the century farmhouse is at the center of a mostly cleared parcel with two streams, stone walls, a small office building and an old log bam. Very close to the Shenandoah National Park, this is the perfect weekend getaway. Shown by appointment only. Offered at $435,000 For more information on this and other fine properties in Rappahannock County, please contact: Alex Sharp 540-675-3887 or alexsharp57(daoLcom THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE A Staunch Advocate of Land Easements LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 Member of the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Historical Real Estate Program Thomas-Talbot.com < ntrr* vjSftss * {-*«« ucatMocm cUBfX <rt fnt* ■* <M^*i~***f a<f*.t , JUUtxM v:n.n •* ociaNe Py « >*- accii *« « c oekrviw The ending is a surprise — to see how the pastor’s “Boss” as Griffith refers to Him steps in to solve the situation. Come and enjoy this unusual film and see if Woodville Baptist is your church. One year anniversary of Christian Singles Friends and Fellowship! Come celebrate with us on November 18 starting at 5 p. m. Call for directions at (540) 5474685-4685 or (540) 825-5801 Mackie Jenkins, Bible teacher at Bethlehem Church Ministries, will be sharing the messages from the Book ofRevelation 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 endtime events will parallel with the Book of Revelation. Revelation 1:3 promises there is a “blessing” to those who read and obey the Book of Revelation. Everyone is welcome to these free Bible lessons. Bring your Bible and a friend to 17094 Lee Hwy at 6 p.m. For more information call Mark Jarvis at (540) 229-1195 or email mark@championleamingcenters.org Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington, will be having its revival services November 19 -24 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Benny Beckum. There will be special singing and nursery nightly. Pastor John Burke invites all to attend. r !■ UTW'll a.tiLU AUCTIONS BY HARTMAN Nov. 11, 2006 - Auction Barn Route 28 & Elk Run Road, Catlett Finishing Trible Estate: Older John Deer Mower * 120 ft. w/Post & Gate Cemetery Fence * Bottles * Vintage Enamel Gas Stove * Carpenter & Mechanic Tools * Wicker, Oak, Pine Furniture * Corner Cab * Country Cab. * Game Table * Prints & Paintings * Ciystal * Silver * Copper * Porcelain * Jewelry * Precious Moment Dolls * Books * Box Lots 540-788-1757 or 540-272-2237 www.auctionsbyhartman.com Carolyn Hartman. Va Lie 3118 Joe Hartman, Va Lie 3285 TERMS: Cash, Check [MC & VISA 3* Adm. Fee] NO BUYER’S PREMIUMS SOLD Cheri Woodard and Frank Hardy, Inc. are pleased to announce the sale of Woodland Vale, a private parcel with an excellent location on South Poes Road. It has a special elevated home site that is ready for and overlooks a large wtxxlland pond . Cheri Woodard represented the buyer and seller in this transaction. Cheri Woodard 540.987.9080 cfwoodard@earthlink.net Frank Handy. Ixr. [Traitors RAPPAIIAXXOf KOFf'Ki: (540) 675-5000 w H’ w. c h e ri wo oda rd. c a /// Five Forks Regular Baptist Church The Five Forks Regular Baptist Church is located approximately five miles south of Sperryville, Virginia at the intersection of Routes 620 (Five Forks Road) and 621 (Rudasill Mill Road). It is equidistant from the hamlets of Washington and Woodville in scenic Rappahannock County. This area was once known as Cloud, Virginia and plastic in tneir lives, they loved God and lived a simple life that revolved around kindness, respect, consideration, generosity, and hard work. The virtues that were alive at that time are rarities just seventy-five years later. These same virtues are the main treasures that they passed to their children. Faithfulness included a post office and general store. The original church group first met for about two years in the Frytown School House which was situated between Chestnut Forks (Currently “The Shade Farm”) and Rock Mills Road (Route 622). While meeting here one new member was received. In 1923, the church was organized and began to hold services in a grove of trees near the present site. The church was erected in 1926 on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wayland. The land was deeded in 1922 to the trustees, Ben Hawkins, Luther Wayland, Marcus Bruce, and Warren Corbin. There were many donations of money, material, and labor. Sam Wharton built the retaining wall, which is still standing. The original benches and some of the lumber were hauled by wagon from the Hazel Mountain Regular Baptist Church. That church was later disbanded when the federal government acquired land for the creation of the Shenandoah National Park. Elder Warren Corbin supplied the rest from his personal saw mill. The floor plan was modified in 1954 changing the location of the front door from the south side to its present location. Land was donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Nethers so this could be accomplished. Over the years a porch was added, the ceiling was lowered, and the interior was redesigned. Membership The characteristics and testimonies of the early members were honorable to say the least. Their priorities were always the Lord Jesus Christ, their families, and their country. These people portrayed the essence of reality, nothing i^ariy memuero wuuiu ua»w uwoc cum buggy, automobile, or even walk many miles to attend church services. Times were hard and. money was scarce for the whole community. The only food some people had was watered gravy. Members of the church would help by providing buckets of milk so that the least fortunate could have some sustenance. Another church member would take the battery from his automobile and lend it to his neighbors to they could listen to gospel music at night on the radio. When the church was first organized services were held on the fourth Sunday of every month. Five Forks has been a very active church since its beginning. Although they are small the lights keep burning as a testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ and a beacon to those that pass by. At the present time there are approximately 25 members of the church. Sunday School is held at xu a.m. ana worship services are 11 a.m. every Sunday. At the services, everyone is welcome. Visitors will discover that the Holy Bible is God’s true word and Jesus is Christ the Lord. At the church you will find a warm, friendly and neighborly atmosphere of welcome and an authentic concern for you and for others. The pastor is the Reverend Roger L. Smith of Page County and he looks forward to to a long and productive ministry at Five Forks and invites everyone to come and see what the Lord is doing. For more information, call Reverend Smith at (540) 843-3244. Obituaries Raymond E. Hitt, Jr. Castleton resident Raymond “Red” Elwood Hitt, Jr., 75, of Castleton died Monday, October 30, at Winchester Medical Center. He was bom June 6, 1931 in Fauquier, VA to the late Raymond Edward Hitt, Sr., and Mary Weaver Hitt. He served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War for five years. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in both Culpeper and Warrenton. He was “Papa” to his precious grandchildren who he cared for greatly. Mr. Hitt is survived by his loving wife of over fifty years, Aloha Lee Deal Hitt of Castleton, his two sons, Roger Lee Hitt and his companion, Christine Compton of Front Royal, and Mark Alan Hitt of Rixeyville, and his three grandchildren, Kendra Marie Frazier and her husband, Chad of Luray, Corey Alan Hitt of ‘Inspiring, TfijQugfit& by Randy Minter A MATTER OF TIME When doctors told humorist Art Buchwald that he had only months to live after he voluntarily ended kidney dialysis, Buchwald checked into a hospice. Five months later, defying his doctors’ predictions, Buchwald checked out of the hospice. When he was asked what it was like to die, he replied, "‘I don’t know, because I haven’t died. I thought I was going to, but then something changed. . . Instead of going straight upstairs, I am going to Martha’s Vineyard.” The truth is that physicians cannot always accurately predict when, or even if, someone will die. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. The only fact we know for sure is that eventually we all will die. When it comes to the time of death, our loved ones can surprise us. However, when it comes to preplanning, we can help make decisions in advance of our death. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadway Ave., Wamenton, we can help make the whole preplanning process go smoothly. We have all stats of plans to choose from. Call us at 540-347-3431 to set up an appointment Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh@blackhawke.net "Patience and fortitude conquer all things." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Castleton, and Haley Nicole Dover of Culpeper. Additional survivors include his brothers, Robert Hitt of Henderson, Kentucky, William Hitt and his wife, Shirley of Florida, Allen Hitt and his wife, Darlene of Delaware, his sisters, Eleanor Schrader and her family of California, Sarah Heitz and her husband, John of Delaware, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many cherished friends and his life long close friend, Bill “Gerald” Settle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Viola Bailey Hitt, his beloved son, Christopher Thomas Hitt who went on to be with the Lord in 1999, his daughter-in-law, Claudia Fischer Hitt, and his sister-inlaw, Pearl Hitt. Pallbearers were John Settle, Corey Hitt, Stephen Settle, Chad Frazier, Robert Settle, Billy Singleton, Mel Compton, and Tim O’Roark with honorary pallbearers being Bob Hitt and Bill “Gerald” Settle. A funeral service was held on November 3, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Pittman and Rev. Rick Love officiating. Interment followed in Forest Grove Cemetery in Viewtown. Donations may be made in his name to Gourdvine Baptist Church, 7103 Eggbornsville Rd., Rixeyville VA 22737 &/or Amissville Full Gospel Church, 675 Viewtown Rd., Amissville VA, 20106 or a volunteer fire department of your choice. Catherine Williams Catherine Williams Family in Amissville Catherine Williams, 92, of Warrenton, died October 30 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was bom October 22, 1914. Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Virginia Jackson, Bealeton, Matline Jackson, Amissville, a son, Ben Williams, Jr., Manassas. Additional survivors include three sisters, Bertha Hopkins, Culpeper, Mary Carter, Warrenton, Jane Mosley, Newark, DE, eleven grandchildren, twelve great- grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on November 4 at Rising Zion Baptist Church in Jeffersonton, VA with Rev. Richard E. Gamer officiating. Interment was followed in the Mt. Morris Community Cemetery in Hume Virginia. 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. Natural White Cedar log home with soaring cathedral ceilings and native stone hearth Large master suite with personal deck and 2 more bedrooms and bath Giant wrap around decks with covered front porch, 2 car attached garage and satellite internet. Board fencing, run-in shed and riding ring on 8.4 acres in the area of the Rappahannock and Thornton Hill Hounds. An additional original ‘century old’ log cabin ready to be restored * as a charming studio or office. Fruit orchard and pond fed by a mountain stream Easy access to Hwy 211 & Rt 729, at the end of a country road. PRICED UNDER ASSESSED VALUE! $459,000 Owner Agent n

Tourism in Rappahannock Did you get out this past weekend and see all the happy visitors who were visiting our studios and galleries. ..and buying art? Did you see the satisfied looks on the faces of those who ate at our restaurants and at the Sperryville Food Court? Soon the Commissioner of Revenue will be happy when the tax coffers reap the benefits of the art tour. This weekend the county was visited by people from places such as New Jersey, Hanover, Virginia, Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs, to name a few. The county was resplendent with a full palette. of fall colors. The Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour was a success from every aspect. Our congratulations to the organizers 1 Just as the Inn has spawned the growth of excellent restaurants (for example, Four and Twenty Blackbirds) in the County, the Art Tour has the potential to be the catalyst to launch a discussion of tourism as a viable, respected source of income, other than real estate taxes, for Rappahannock County. Did you know that: • Tourism is the third largest employer in the Commonwealth behind business services and health services? • The Virginia Tourism Corporation generates a retum-on-investment of $4 for every $1 spent promoting Virginia’s tourism industry? • Northern Virginia contributes 46.6 % of tourism spending in Virginia? • Rappahannock County has top rated tourism assets: Blue Ridge Mountains/Skyline Drive; hiking, biking, camping opportunities; art galleries/ studios and nationally recognized artists; wineries, historic sites and Civil War trails; organic and niche farms; scenic villages, bed and breakfasts; fine dining and shopping; and most of all...wonder Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 fill people!! Tourism is part of our comprehensive plan. With commitment and planning, our assets can be turned into tourism products that might help us attain our economic goals of stemming the rising tide of real estate taxes and increasing employment opportunities for our young people entering the work force. Isn’t it about time for our county to take a serious look at systematically developing a strategic plan for tourism? Sperryville Food Court Many thanks to those who teamed up to sell food and drink to our weekend guests for the art tour. Thornton River Grille’s Ken Thompson served many dozens of grilled bratwurst with sauerkraut. By 1 p.m. on Saturday, Tom Nash, chef extraordinaire, had sold out of his marinated grilled beef tenderloin sandwiches, served with roasted red pepper sauce. Wayne Waller from Apple Hill Bakery served up over 20 gallons of com chowder and 10 gallons of chili, in addition to hot dogs, hamburgers, and baked goods. Two stalwart teenagers sold sandwiches from Rae’s and the band boosters kept everyone warm with hot cider and other drinks. Margaret Best and a friend provided music, even in the cold! Thanks to all of them for all the extra effort to support the art tour. It made a big difference. A special thanks to Cliff Miller whose generous use of the parking lot and the walk-in cooler in the old restaurant made the food court a reality. TOUR FOOD GUYS: Ken Thompson and Tom “Like My Hat?” Nash worked hard serving food during the Tour. FOOD GUYS II: This time it’s Wayne Waller with Nash. Same hard work, hours and hours of it. Photo by Barbara Adolfi STOP BY: Roger Jenkins and his father-in-law, Randolph Clater (I), can be seen selling their cider, jams and apple butter at Waterpenny Farm Lane in Sperryville. Litter lifters We’d like to extend a great thank you to all the volunteers who took of their time to pick up trash from the roadside in our area and elsewhere therefore making our areas more beautiful and cleaner. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Lilliam Frazier of Scrabble Road upon the loss of her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Printz who passed away last week. Condolences go out to the family of Mr. Raymond “Red” Hitt of Castleton Way, who passed on Monday and was laid to rest in Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on TVmrftHav A recent overnight guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory on Castleton Ford Road was her aunt, Mrs. Marie Atkins of Sperryville, who also visited brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier before returning home. We are glad to report that Frankie Hitt is improving at his home, “Cypress Knoll,” and we continue to covet your prayers for his complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey have returned from a week’s trip to Sumter, S. C., visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mason. Mr. Mason is not too well at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way, Elder and Mrs. C. W. Richards of Orange, Brenda Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp of Culpeper were recent luncheon guests of Mrs. Alvin Atkins on Acombrook Lane. Mrs. Eleanor Dennis of Fredericksburg spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis on Route 707. 14 Community Newspapers ServingOver 650,000Headers in Northern Virginia & The Greater Piedmont dimes Those from surrounding areas attending homecoming and pastor celebration Sunday at Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Route 729, were Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lee and family of Washington, Mrs. Henry Wharton of Sperryville, Elder and Mrs. Nelson Pettit of New Market, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle and Mrs. Margaret Berry of Criglersville. Nazareth Baptist Church, a member of Wayland Blue Ridge Association, and all other church members and friends are invited to a pre PHOTO SIMILAR . ' “ I Rappahannock county • Motivated teller! Very nice Rambler located in Amissville, Virginia. Perfect for commuters who need easy access to Rt. 211. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new carpet and new paint! K50 $299,000 Gorgeous One Level Living in Rappahannock County! Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home w/ hardwood floors throughout, in ground pool, detached 24 x 32 garage and a partially finished basement. The property is partially fenced and is nestled back off the road on 5 acres. $529,000 To Be Built! A country rambler on 1.85 acres on the outskirts of Flint Hill. 3 Bedroom, 2bath, living room, kitchen & dining combo, full basement with finished rec room, roughed in bath and walkout level entrance. Nice porch to enjoy the Rappa-hannock mountains. $315,000 Washington, Virginia 3 Bedroom, 2.5 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 shelflined library, new screened porch on rear, 2 garages. Home Warranty. $710,000 Visit our website and search all of the listings in the MLS system. Your Hometown Realtors - www.samsneadrealty.oom 540-987-9243 Real Estate Professionals Making Friends For Life <8> Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, November 18 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Baptist Center Wayland Chapel in Rixeyville. A number of singing groups will be present. Call any of their pastors for more information. The Southern Gospel group “Greater Love” performed at New Salem Baptist Church on Sunday, with a covered dish luncheon following the services. With the month of November now in, many huntsmen will be taking to the woods for their favorite sport, so please be careful as no one likes to report any tragic events; also we’d like for the month to extend happy birthday wishes to nephew, Daniel Knick, cousin, Mary A. Dodson, Harvey Tharp, Doug Doty, Patrick Cubbage and baby Vanessa-Lynn Frazier. An interest in your prayers is asked for those on the sick list, including Mrs. Dot Bawkey, Hazel Delph, Janet Peregory, Barbara Tharp, Grat Buraker, Charlotte Corbin, Jenny Hoffman, B. Jackson and others on your mind. RealEstateiii The Best One Home at a Time ALCERTOKI: A lovely brick manor on six acres of pasture with a stream. Formal living & dining rooms; kitchen/great room offers fireplace while adjoining sun room overlooks the heated pool & cabana. An amazing tavern room adjoins the walkout family room and an office. $695,000 1 5 1AJN 1)1IS(i 1JN 1 HhlK F1FL1): J wo lots, totaling over 21 acres, one mile from Washington. Frontage on the Kush River and beautiful mountain views surround these parcels offered together or separately as 6.5 and 14.75 acres. $295,000 and 8375,000 WALDRON: Enjoy sunrises & spectacular sunsets from this delightful, lock & leave escape on three amazingly serene acres. Great room-kitchen and master suite highlighted by fireplaces. Perfect for the stressed Washingtonian. $595,000 BOSTONIAN: An updated country home offering Rappahannock Schools in an affordable price range. Three bedrooms and two full baths, sun porch and plenty of storage or work space in the walk-out level. $319,000 HILLCREST: Just outside the down of Washington lies 17 acres with a pond and great mountain views on the Fodderstack Road. Many possibilities for home sites on this rolling parcel. $499,000 LOG & STONE: Rustic charm, modern amenities, and a garage and barns for the handyman's projects. Living room & entertaining porch with fireplaces, three bedrooms and two baths plus a wonderful guest-house for your outlaws & friends. 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Amissville tidbits It’s amazing to me how long the leaves have stayed on the trees this year and how beautiful everything still is. The heavy freeze this week did finally kill off the rest of the flowers out front. But with all the colors in the trees we hardly miss them! The Amissville Methodist Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the 26th year for this event and it always draws a crowd. The bazaar includes the sale of crafts, baked goods, APPAHANNOCK Jeal estate Resources Washington 540-675-1190 or Sperryville 540-987-9006 Streams, rock outcroppings, mature trees provide foi a magnificent piece of land. Possible division of 79 acres. Asking $850,000, Looking for offer! RARE FIND - COMMERCIAL investment available in Little Washington. LOCATION - LOCATION Fodder-stack Road, halfway between Flint Hill, and Little Washington. Spacious brick rambler, numerous out buildings, just under 11 acres. Priced under market @ $525,000. Butch Zindel, Broker, GRIABR butch@rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew tbarti@earthlink.net www.RappuhannockRealEstateResources.com CB Amissville Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com canned goods, fresh Georgia pecans and a white elephant table. Gerty Poling from Amissville will be providing some of her hand decorated eggs for sale. In case you’re not familiar with Gerty’s work, these are eggs, mostly from geese, that have been transformed into gorgeous Christmas tree ornaments. Rumor has it they’re a huge draw and you’d be well advised to get there early if you want to snag one for yourself! Lunch will also be served. You’ll find soup, chili, sandwiches and desserts on the menu. This event is sponsored by the United Methodist Women and the money they raise goes for missions work. The church is located at 14760 Lee Highway and you can call Kathryn Paul for more information at 937-4911. Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC, right here in Amissville is hosting its next class in equine reproduction on November 13. This one day class is designed to educate veterinarians on the procedures of embryo recovery and processing for shipment. The intention is to establish a network of veterinarians around the country able to ship embryos. Some of the topics covered in this course are reproductive management of the donor, recipient synchronization and management, embryo identification, handling and processing and packaging embryos for shipment. While this course is designed for veterinarians, they also offer a number of courses for horse owners and breeders as well. ERC is located at 111 Hackleys Mill Road. You can call for more information at 937-9832. You can also visit their web site at www. equinereproduction .com Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) has started a new feline spay and neuter fund. To raise money for this effort they are in the midst pf a raffle. The raffle winner will get a romantic getaway for two, including dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington, and a one night stay at the Heritage House B&B. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. They can be purchased at Rose Hill Veterinary Practice or Heritage House B&B. Tickets can be purchased through Saturday, November 11 and the drawing will take place on Sunday, November 12. All prizes have been donated and 100 percent of the proceeds will go into the new fund. For more information on the raffle you can contact Gary or Michelle Schwartz at the Heritage House B&B at 675-3207. For more information on RAWL or the new Feline Spay & Neuter Fund call Patty Want, 937-3283 or visit the RAWL web site at www.rawldogs.org Arm field, Miller & Ripley FINE PROPERTIES, LLC WASHINGTON 540.675.1488 MIDDLEBURG 540.687.6395 ArmfieldMillerRipley.com LNew Listing ... ...... River Cottage, Overall, VA Well built 3 bd, 3ba cottage on ten goreous acres on the Shenandoah River. Full basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by the GW National Forest and conservation land, this riverfront property is very private with excellent view's of the Blue Ridge. Large barn,/workshop, and picnic pavillion by the river. Great opportunity for fishing and canoeing. $619,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 trm New Listing Buckhead, Linden, VA Remarkable renovation of a 41x1, 2 ba home on 60 gorgeous acres with mountain views into three counties. Gourmet kitchen and four fireplaces. Adjoins the Shenandoah National Park. Pond, stream, woodland acreage, open pasture land, anti nicely landscaped garden area. In a highly desirable area near Linden vineyard and larger farms. Ideal for vineyard, horses or livestock. $1,495,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 | New Listing True Ewe Farm, Flint Hill, VA Rare opportunity to purchase a turn-key small livestock operation in a prime Rappahannock location. I arge home on 21.6 acres has? Ixl, 4 ba. Fenced and crosstencod, 3 wells, run-in sheds, dairy/creamery, hoop bam, garage, garden shed AH new sheep dairy infrastructure that can easily be converted tor horses, oriier livestock or winery operation Additional house and acreage available separately. $825,(11). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 I New Listing New Listing Kiijj:rmoni, Washington, VA Award-winning architecture, a stunning view; and exquisite gardens make tins one of Rappahannock’s finest gems. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acreestate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and mam other extras, livery aspect of this 4 bd, 5 ba home on 4 levels is a study of understated luxury. $2,750,000. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Mt. Laurel Lodge, Castleton, VA Custom log home on 30 private wooded acres. Large 4 BR 3 BA house with great room and 2 story stone fireplace open to kitchen, dining room, and loft. Master suite has its own porch. The flexible floor plan includes an office, den, basement and garage. Woodlands and several small streams add to the charm. $780,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 ♦09 N. Royal Ave, Front Royal, VA Priced ti* sell, this lovely 1929 stone home could increase n value with new interior paint and other general cosmetc upgrades. Great in-town location and superb investment potential. Zoned for residential, rental or commercial use, his well-built 5 bd, 2.5 ba home is on nearly one third of tn acre. S515,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Hew Listing •m New Listing New Price 12625 Lee Highway, Washington, VA ()nc of the largest commercial spaces in Rappahannock. Attractive store front ideal for winery, office suites, distribution center, or mixed retail and commercial. Attractive facility in three/connected buildings on 12+ acres. Plenty of parking SI,395,000. Alan Zuschlag Howie Swaim 540-937-6124 540-675-9999 Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored historic,3bd, 3 ba home on 17.5 nailing acres of fields, forest and stream. Small barn, garden shed, and historic cemetery. Separate 1 1x1, 1 ba guest house. Beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, and large rooms make this the perfect hunt box in Rappahannock Hunt territory. Terrific pastoral setting $795,(XX). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Commercial, Woodville, VA 1.7 acre lot zoned village commercial. Great potential for residential or business use, or both. Mountain views, two small shops, hayfield, small historic cementery, and excellent road frontage $175,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 HELP PRESERVE RAPPAHANNOCK - PLACE YOUR PROPERTY IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT TODAY ESTATES NTERNATIONAL NETWORKS ! KG ENTS <>! nil u • ntt n LOCAL AFFILIATE Luxury **7 Kniiisrvri RESIDENCE i \ i i n x \ n u s u a Artists of Rappahannock event a success! This was the second Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour. So many people filled the street and shops, shopping for that special gift for someone. Then there was free hot cider for anyone at the Inn. What a treat on a cold day! Thanks go out to David Huff and his staff for having his Country Cafe open for this special event on Sunday. The town would have not made it through the day without you David. Thanks again! Holiday Greens Mixed greens and boxwood wreaths and the mixed garland, are offered as two styles of fancy wreaths. “Seasons Greetings” features natural red and white decoration and a lavish garnet red bow. “Rappahannock Revelry” has the traditional tartan plaid ribbon with lush berries, pods and native plant materials. Both wreaths are priced at $75 each, plus tax. What a deal! The club is even offering three centerpieces this year. The largest, “Happy Holidays”, is approximately 32 inches long and supports three candles. Two smaller centerpieces, “Woodland Wonder” and “Rappahannock Harvest” are also available. Prices are $25, $35, and $55, plus tax. In addition, they have a “Kissing Ball” and a “Mantle Medallion” available. The Kissing Ball is available at $22, plus tax. This year the plain wreaths, Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com both boxwood and mixed greens are $25, plus tax, each. The garland is $4, plus tax, per foot. To place orders, email Lois Kerchner at whitcaim@aol.com or call 675-3905 or call Nancy Keyser at 675-3310. Supplies are limited. Orders must be placed no later than December 1. Deck your Door Neighbors in the Ibwn of Little Washington: let’s get together for our first annual door decoration contest this year. The contest is sponsored by the Washington Hospitality and Visitor’s Association (WHVA). Judging will be held on Dec. 2nd and the winners will be announced on Dec. 3rd at Christmas party. Flushing the lines On Tuesday, November 14, the town will again be flushing the water lines along Mt. Salem avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. which may cause some discoloration of the water. If this occurs just turn on your tap and run the water until it clears up. The water supply will not be turned off during the operation. Brady’s Clark Hollow Ramblings Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com Elections, taxes and other important stuff By the time you read this, the big election of’06 will be history, unless, of course, we have, another ‘hanging chad’ debate. Some of you have invested a lot of time and emotion into the process, and I hope things turned out the way you wanted. If they didn’t, remember the philosophy that says, “Even though it may not be apparent to you now, the world is probably unfolding as it should.” Now, let us turn the pages back a few months to the real estate property taxes, and the budget meetings that we all enjoyed. If you will remember, the 2 percent Robin Hood tax was defeated rather soundly. One of our astute county observers pointed out that when that part of the budget meeting was over, the court house pretty well cleared out, and the meeting went on and most of the other provisions of the proposed budget were approved. remaps you nave received your real estate tax bill by now. Perhaps it struck you the same way it did me. Something needs fixing. Perhaps it is time for more outside involvement in the area of county revenue collection and disbursement. I am beginning to think it is time to have some outside observers see how this year’s budget is implemented and what is done with the revenue generated from the tax increase that was approved. In our case, no property was purchased during the year, and no improvements were made on any property we owned. Still, our county real estate taxes increased over 33 percent. How do they justify that? At tne possmie expense oi being too personal, I will use myself as an example. I am retired and living on a primarily fixed income. My retirement increased about 2 or 3 percent last year. Inflation hasn’t been too bad, the economy is getting a bit better, and what I want to know is what justifies a 33 percent increase in county real estate taxes? When the new assessments came out, we were told, once again, don’t get yourself in a tither, we will adjust the rate. So much for that. It is time to shine a bright light on this process, and see how it works, or fails to work. Maybe, instead of involvement, we need commitment. You know, of course, the difference between involvement and commitment. It is analogous to a ham and eggs breakfast: the hen was involved, the pig was committed. -

Is it over?! is it' l don’t think I want to see another apple for at least six months! I don’t know exactly how many apples were peeled and sliced and ground and cooked and seasoned^ and (a whole lot of “ands” there, wasn’t it !) then finally taken up (that means canned if you didn’t come from the country) but the two crates we did were a little over 4 foot wide by 4 foot long by 4 foot tall so I think the technical term for how many was.. .a lot! It was an experience though that I’m very glad we did and that a lot of other folks here Tx>uts seem awful glad we did too. We made over 42 gallons on Wednesday night and had only 3 cases of it lerc, aDout y gallons by Sunday morning. It went so fast that we made another roughly 30 gallons on Saturday evening and it doesn’t look like it’s going to last much longer either! Even the mechanic who came to work on one of the fire trucks finally broke down and said he couldn’t hold out anymore would we please sell him some, it was driving him crazy. I’ll tell you though, one of the secrets to making good apple butter, if not the most important thing, is the seasoning. We were very fortunate to have as a Life Member of the fire department one of the best seasoners around, Mr. Earl Williams. Earl knows exactly what he’s doing when it comes to seasoning and knowing exactly when to add the sugar and spices to the mix. You’ve got to get it right or you’ll have either too thin or too thick apple butter or even mold. You can rest assured you’ll find neither in either batch of this year’s apple butter. So Earl, from the rest of the members of the fire department and I’m sure the community as well— thank you! There are other members and folks from the community who deserve to be recognized too. Thank you to Nora Sealock and Mary Williams who came and helped to peel and chop up apples with us; and, too, James Mahoney for helping to get us started Wednesday morning and for lending his experience too. From within the department Chief Todd Brown, Treasurer Maybelle Gilkey, and Secretary Stephanie i Crawford along with Asst. Chief Ricky Fogle and member Sam Tinsman all pitched in one way or another and were a huge help. Also thank you Stephanie and Maybelle and Tabitha for all of the trips to town and Winchester looking for, and picking up, spices and sugar! Life Member Leo Williams also came out and was a huge help with the stirring which never seems to end. I won’t be any kind of a man though if I didn’t point out the huge sacrifices though made by three very determined and hardworking members and one young man from the community who came out every single night, worked until the end each night, and stayed till the very end when we cooked as well. These four were at times the only ones there along with one other member cooking and stirring for hours on end. I don’t want to take anything away from the help everyone else gave in anyway as it was greatly appreciated. It’s just that these four folks really went the extra mile and deserve a little extra recognition for their hard work and effort. Who are these determined souls you ask? Well, they are vice president of the department Brandon Phillips, Fire Lt. Adam Moore, E.M.S. Captain Tabitha Swain and Mr. Travis Hilly. These four were there for it all and came back for more and in my book truly deserve a huge thank you! So you say that you’re sold on the hard work put into the apple butter and you’re convinced that it’ll be the best you’ve ever had and now you want to know where and how to get some of it. Well, I’ll tell you, all you have to do is either stop by the firehouse if you happen to see someone’s car there and ask for it, or you can stop into the Chester Gap Grocery and pick some up there. You can also just ask any member you might happen to know and they’ll be happy to get some to you. Why there’s been people coming up from all over the county and down around Warrenton and from over in Warren county too to pick up some of this stuff. I can’t promise that there’ll be any left by the time this comes out but if there is its $4.00 a pint, $7.00 a quart, and $28.00 Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ I yahoo.com a gallon. An to all of you nice folks who came out and picked up some already, well thank you too for making all of the hard work so rewarding, we all sure do appreciate it. Birthdays and anniversaries Happy birthday to the folks celebrating this week along with Shannon Smedley on Oct. 31st, Edith Williams on Nov. 1st, Liz McDowell on Nov. 2nd, Thomas Leake and Nicholas Davis on Nov. 6th. Christmas Baskets The Chester Gap Baptist Country Living in Rappahannock County F.T. Valley Road - A rare smaller parcel on one of Rappahannock’s most scenic roads. 10+/-acres, mostly open with spectacular views of Old Rag. Owner agent. $349,000 Contact Martin Woodard RICHMOND Road - A special 25.9 +/- acre parcel with fantastic mountain views. Mostly open pasture, with fencing and old stone walls. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $449,000 Contact Cheri Woodard ; PRICE REDUCED HIDDEN Glen * Remarkable 33.5 acre parcel u ith convenient location on Rollins Ford Rd, 15 min. to Warrenton. Elevated building site, large woodland pond, read) for building. $449,000 Contact Cheri Wbodanl Hickerson Mountain Retreat - In beautiful Ben Venue Valley, this duplex on 10 acres features a total of 3bdr, 2bth. Great rentals or a unique family retreat. $369,000 Contact Cheri Woodard Hl!\1E Road - In the Old Dominion Hunt territory of Fauquier County, this 50 + acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open w ith great mountain \ ten s and a strong stream. S8HO.OOO Contact Justin H. WJey Hour (jROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log morn, 5 bdr and 3.5 blh. On 6 acres with several outbuildings. $749,000 Contact Thorne Auchter Ou) Sperryville Bookshop, c. 1900 Zoned Village Commercial, this (Ipdaled old church has 1,800 square feet. 40 ft. ceilings, arched windows and beautiful woodwork. $395,000 Contact Chert Woodard ChanCEIJjOK’s RoCK - This 446 acre Hunt ('ountr» estate has a remarkable natural setting, ever} expected amenit} and is a splendid retreat for eounlr> pursuits. Price upon request. Contact Justin H. Wiley WAIMl BHAM II - Exceptional home in Huntly. 3 hdr, 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings, 23 acres with great view s and frontage on the Rappahannock Riser. $799,000 Contact Peter Wiley South Poes Road Perfect lor hunting, tishin and outdoor recrealion. Wooded parcels from 21 to 2 acres, all with outstanding building sites. Great kva tion $429,000 - $499,000 Contact Clun Woodard DC '1C IjX IIH WEN - Beautifully appointed 7700 sq. ft. 4 Kir. brick lH>me, on 40 acres on Mountain Run lake. Great seasonal \iews from the expansive rear decks. 5 mi. from ('ulpeper. $2375,000 Conuu i Peter Wiley Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wiley - 540-672-5603 Peter Wiley - 540-219-3771 Managing Broker Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080 RAPPAHANNOCK OFFICE 257 Gay Street, P. (). Box 102 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3000 www.funmmdcstcitc.nct Preserving the rural character of Virginia through the sound stewardship of property Photo courtesy of Chris Ubben TINY TREATERS: These youngsters took top honors in the recent costume contest held at the Chester Gap Fire Company. Church is starting its annual fund drive to put together Christmas baskets this year and would appreciate any and all of the following items you would care to donate to help provide for families and individuals here in our area. The items that are needed are instant potatoes, canned milk, cranberry sauce, stove top stuffing, gravy, green beans, corn, peas, canned sweet potatoes, and cake mix with icing. If you’d like to make a donation you can either drop it off at the church or call 540-636-4336 and leave a message or speak with whoever answers. • mu ■ • •• j- - This immaculate home is situated on 2.38 acres with great mountain views. Home is only 6 years old. 3BR/2.5 BA, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, living room, dining room with hardwood floors, grand foyer, oversized closets, wrap around front porch, back deck, jacuzzi bathtub in master suite This home has many upgrades and is a must see. $479,000 All Brick Rambler located in Sperryville. 3BR/3BA home with sunroom, dining room, living room, full finished basement with laundry room, two other rooms, recreation room. Home is very spacious. $379,000 Historic Sperryville: 2BR/2BA completely renovated home. This home has a lot of charm and character, all new appliances, freshly painted inside and out, great landscaping, high ceiling in living room, hardwood floors, central air, heat pump. $399,000 Contemporary home located on 18 acres in Scenic Rappahannock County with maintenance free stucco exterior. Great Room, kitchen area. Many upgrades, large front porch, rear deck, Anderson Windows, hardwood floors, jetted master bath tub, Some fencing, very private area. Rappahannock Hunt and Old Dominion Territory. $479,000 _Visit our website at www.piedmontpropertyinc.com for a preview of ali listings. m 12693 I Piedmont Property, Inc. (540) 675-1675 www.piedmontpropertyinc.com .1 i Hk.iiw \y, P.O. Bon 332 • Wvmmnc.ion, Viiu.im \ 22747

Coffee From Page B1 migrant birds more likely to winter over in fragmented sections of rain forest The migratory species in general seemed more resistant to change, more adaptable. This gives hope to their future survival but does not bode well for the resident species. Along with tropical birds, one of the Smithsonian researchers looked at the connection of birds to army ants, which also inhabit tropical rain forests. Army ants are fascinating insects that have not changed significantly since the reign of the dinosaurs, about 100 million years ago. They are swarm raiders, foraging in colonies of up to 2,000,000 adult individuals in dense, fanshaped swarms that can span 10 to 30 feet across, attached to a temporary nest by a single column that can itself extend more than 600 feet. The Smithsonian researchers found three species of army ants in the study area. If you go • Who: Ecologist Alan Williams Shenandoah National Park • What: Birds of Shade Coffee: A Visit to Panama • When: Tuesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. • Where: Rappahannock County Library Event is free Army ants are the most important predators in the tropical forests of Central and South America, killing every animal in their path that can’t escape. One colony can kill more than one million animals per week, filling the same niche as a large predator, Williams says. Some bird species take advantage of the great disturbance the ants cause in the rain forest when on the move by preying on the animals that are fleeing just ahead of the swarms. These bird species are considered “ant obligates,” or more commonly “ant birds.” On Tuesday, November 14, Williams will give a digital slide show presentation of the Smithsonian study and discuss the connections between migratory songbirds, shade-grown coffee, and army ants. He’ll give some background on Panama’s complex tropical ecosystems and what it’s like to do research in the country. Spicing up the presentation will be photos of the spectacular tropical rain forest scenery and the birds studied, a video of army-ant swarms, and a sample of shade-grown coffee from Finca Hartmann, supplied by Central Roasters of Sperryville. The free presentation, which is suitable for all ages, will be at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information, contact Pam Owen at (540) 675-9989 or Biodiversity@RLEP.org, or visit the RLEP website at www.RLEP.org. Museum From Page B1 The firefighting stuff is the collection of eight decades; the dolls came later. It was at an Amissville fire company auction twelve years ago that both Gerty and Paul spotted a Raggedy Arm doll. Since, as Gerty says, “I never had such a doll as a little girl,” Paul bid on it and won. Since then, they have received many, and looked around for others. “Every time we went out,” says Paul, “it was a hunt.” Flea markets and yard sales and more unexpected gifts, and the doll collection has grown. Ann and Andy by the him dreds. The Polings can tell you all about Raggedy Ann, whose birthday is given as September 7, 1915. That’s the day the patent (#47789) was awarded to Johnny Gruelle, who had found an old, faceless doll in his attic, drawn a face on it and given it to his daughter. The doll and subsequent children’s books became enormously popular in America. In the 1920s Ann’s brother Raggedy Andy was bom, doll and books together. So Paul has his fire engines, Gerty her dolls. The dolls are all over the museum, and appear through their house, too: on top of the cabinets, over the mantle, in the tables. So many dolls, so many fire trucks large and small, that the Polings became builders, erecting not one but two museum buildings to house everything. It is all right there, on the highway, in Amissville. And celebrated in the poem composed by their granddaughter, Emily Taylor Roop. There is a place where people go and wander through it to and fro. They see a doggie’s fire plug and even a Raggedy Andy mug. Well...there are pins and buttons and patches galore, but if you go through it again you will still see more. You see a fire truck, Raggedy Ann and a fire mouse... but only in our beloved Raggedy Firehouse. Nature From Page B1 days of late spring, feed and develop all summer, emerge as adults, lay eggs and die. No trials or tribulations. Their eggs hatch in early fall and develop into the second generation woolly bears. These grow up fast, store as much food as possible and then face the bleakness of winter howsoever they can. Sometimes partially frozen. Next spring the survivors thaw out, feed, pupate and emerge as adults, mate and lay the eggs that will become the summer generation of caterpillars, one that retains no memory at all of the hard times faced by their parents. (You’ve probably identified with one of these generations already). i ne auims are caiiea isaoena tiger moths, Pyrrharctia isabella, easily recognized by bold tiger stripes on wings and bodies. Tiger moths are a very diverse, mainly tropical, group of moths characterized by brightly colored adults and furry larvae. Caterpillars of other common tiger moths in the county are the yellow woolly bears of Virginian tiger moths, the solid black woolly bears of giant leopard moths and hickory tiger moths, and fall web worms, which you’ll seldom see since they stay inside webby nests they build in deciduous trees. Of all the tiger moth caterpillars, though, the banded woolly bears are the most beloved. And the most famous. Legend has it (and you should always be suspicious when you hear this phrase) that the fall woolly bears can predict the severity of the coming winter. Each of their 13 segments represents one of the 13 weeks of winter, and the black ones indicate the times you want to be in Florida. So forget Bob Ryan. Check out the woolly bears for your annual winter forecast. Or better yet, let someone else do it. The Hagerstown Ibwn and Country Almanack’s woolly bear forecast is based on around 20 caterpillars collected by local school children. Last year they predicted a mild winter. Woolly bears also do their winter weather prognosticating at several fall festivals held each year in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio. The good folks of Banner Elk, NC, celebrate their woolly worms (what southerners call them) in the annual Woolly Worm Festival that attracts thousands, and features parades, caterpillar races and, of course, weather predictions. People bring trained worms (names like Patsy Climb and Dale Wormhardt), and race them up strings to determine the one to make the much-anticipated winter forecast. Last year the winning worm was Niko who, in marked contrast to the Hagerstown worms, predicted a mostly cold and snowy winter. No two weather forecasters ever agree, do they? Ut course, stodgy old scientists have pooh-poohed the weather-predicting ability of woolly bears. It turns out band widths are determined by development and vary considerably in any population. As the caterpillar grows, black hairs are replaced by red ones so that older caterpillarSi have broader red bands. If anything, the band width is an indicator of the mildness of the preceding season, not an indicator of what’s to come. But this shouldn’t keep us from celebrating the furry little creatures once a year. And now is the time of year when we see them frantically running across the roads. 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Main St., Suite 102 Culpeper, VA Loudoun Times Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, VA Fairfax Co. Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Reston, Va BY MAIL... Times Community Newspapers ..Classified Department 39 Culpeper St, Warrenton, VA 20186 AD DEADLINES REAL ESTATE Mon. 11 am EMPLOYMENT CLASS Mon. 4 pm Fri. 3 pm proof Deadline PUBUC/LEGAL NOTICES Mon. 4 pm Fri. 3 pm proof Deadline GENERAL CLASSIFIED Mon. 4 pm DIRECTORY ADVERTISING Thurs. 12 noon HORSE & FARM DIRECTORY Mon. 4 pm After an ad is ordered... it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, if it contains an error or, or you wish to make changes, call at once No adjust ments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication 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 quality of advertised products or services B'ville, 1BR, Grge apt. on horse farm w/indoor arena. $600/mo incl heat. No/smkg. (540)955-6219 Furnished, 4 comfortable rms, patio, carpet, $750/mo inclds utis, for 1 quiet person. Priv ent/drive. No smkg/pets (540)364-3348 Rural Culpeper, turn 1BR cottage, 2 mos sec dep req'd, dogs up to 20lbs consid, $550/ mo. (540)547-3281 (011 V_ Rentals — Condos j Warrenton, 55+ comm, 2br. 2ba, new end unit, lot of closets, priv. storage, underground parking, sec. entrance, 703-475-1711 / 540-270-7897 r 022 V_ Rentals — Houses A J $387.00/mo. 3 B R Foreclosure. 4% down, 30 yrs at 8% APR For listings 800-628-5983, ext. S345 3BR, 2BA nice house in town. Credit check/sec. dep. $lOOO/mo. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 SOUTH RIDING Huge, brand new SF home. 4BRs, 2.5B, gourmet kit, dbl fam rm. Nsmkg. $500 pet deposit. $2395/mo. RE/MAX Champions 703-470-1732 STERLING $1790/mo 4BR. 2.5BA, 2 car garage. Sunroom, Wpool, Updates. 13 Thrush Rd RE/MAX Presidential 703-608-2128 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 (022 Renta,» — Houses V VIENNA $2190/mo 4BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. Walk to metro. Fplc. Hrdwd, Updates. 9028 Dellwood Dr RE/MAX Presidential 703-608-2128 Avail Dec-15. 3br, 1ba, in town of Warrenton. DR, LR. Kit w/ W/D, Nice yard & Porches. $1000 rent + sec. dep. No pets. Call 540-341-2806 and Ive daytime phone number. Some restrictions may apply Charming rambler in lovely setting on estate, 2br, 1 5ba, lots of light. Great deck, excel cond, no smkg, $ 1 2 5 0 / m o 540-347-9009 Colonial with 3 bdr's, 2.5 baths, full basement w/den and storage on private 2.45 acres $1750/mo Victorian with 4 bdr's, 4.5 baths, foyer w/fireplace, and 2 car garage. One mo free rent with two year lease. $ 1750/mo. Nancy Richards, ABR Long and Foster 540-229-9983 Cottage 1BR, sm study, LR, eat-in kitchen on 1 ac. Near Marshall, no pets. $750/mo www. geocities.com/rbcrv 407-469-2454 Delaplane, 3br, 3 5ba. adorable Cape Cod. custom woodwork, 5 acs, mins to I66. commuters dream. Horses Possible $2000/mo 540-364-3461 Fall Special, Fauq Co. 1BR cottage, wood stove, ideal artist studio, mtn views, $800 (301)980-4599 Times Community Newspapers Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 r Rentals — Office \ V J Alexandria/Franconia Professional Office Space Great Office Space for Growing Company! 9 Private Offices, Bullpen Area, Kit/Copy Area & 1800 Sq. Ft. Call: Amy Goodman 703-477 9306, 703-451-2500 Fletcher Rental Properties Warrenton, VA 540-347-7055 •3BRhome near Warrenton @ $925/mo Owner/agent References & deposit required. All properties are owned & managed by us. Fletcher Rental Properties Warrenton, VA 540-347-7055 • 1BR efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $575. No pets. Owner/agent References & deposit required. All properties are owned & managed by us. GAINESVILLE, Piedmont, new SFH. rent w/ option to buy, 4br, 3.5 ba, 3700sf, 2 car garg, fin bsmt, HOA included $180Q/mo to buy, $2200/mo to rent. 703-628-7989 Haymarket, 1br, 1ba. wood heat. W/D, pet neg. $675/mo + Sec dep & Ref's, avail immed.(703) 819-5616 Jeannie's Rental Corner Ashburn Village/ Paget Terr $1650 Backs to the Lake - Great View from Deck. 3BR, 2.5Ba, 3 Ivl fin. Garage TH. Kil/Fam MN Ivl + Rec rm. Full W/D - Avail Now. Centreville/Sullv l ake Ct $1700 4BR. 3B A, new hdwds Kit/DR, ceramic counters, new carpet & paint. Deck, 3 1 vis fin. TH End Unit. Small Pet. Avail Now. RK/Max Jeannie Diet/ (703)963-6334 ( 022 V_ Rentals — Houses Lovettsville/Waterford: Beaut cape cod on Ig lot w/mnt views. 3BR, 3 B A, $ 1 8 00/mo. 540-822-4160. Luray, Woodland Park Dr. 3br, 2ba, FP, fin bsmt, 2 acs, $1050/mo (540)439-9899 Middleburg: 2 B R, 1 5BA, eat-in kit house w/fncd yd. $1500/mo. Call Page 9-5, 540-687-6590. MIDDLEBURG: Must See. Immac 2800sf Cape Cod. 3 prvt acs in-town. 3BR, 3BA. Great kit, deck, porch. RR, workshop, w/d, fpl, hdwd firs & • much more! $2500/mo + sec. dep. Will email pics. 703-568-1057, 540-364-3093 Stop Renting! 3BR Foreclosure. Only $54,900. For listings call 800-628-5983 ext 1278 Warrenton Area: 2BR, 1BA. 4 fenced acres, barn avail. $1200/mo + deposit. 304-261 -8089. Warrenton Area: 3BR. 1 5BA, 4 fenced ac, barn avail, pets ok, $ 1800/mo + dep cell: 304-261-8089. WARRENTON / DC SIDE Fantastic new 4br home in exclusive subdivision w/ all amenities, fin bsmt, $2800/mo. Gold Cup Realty Inc. (540)347-5254 Washington, VA, Stone & cedar, 3BR, & loft, 2FP, 20 acrs wooded, river,w/ stables. $1400/ mo. (301)986-5475 Waterford Farm 4BR 2B, hrdwd firs. Elec HT/wdburning stove. 2 fplcs No indr pets $1600, 540-882-3540 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 r Rentals V Apartments y 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 Orrunex. Inc FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 ('some restrictions apply) ^ r~~ 034 V_ : \ Rentals — Farm __y Barn, 13 stall barn on 235 ac farm near Rectortown, tack room/ office, kitch, feed room, H/C water, 5 paddocks, sand ring, auto water, tractor, grt ride out, $1800/mo & care for owner's horse. Refs & sec dep. Sean, (202)445-5974 Free room & board in exchange for household chores.In Warrenton V A 703-790-5323 ( : \ Rentals — I uo° Stored Housing! v___y 2 Ivl, 3brm/2bt, house to share in Hume area on beautiful horse farm. NS prefered. $650/mo, ,1/2 utils, W/D includ. Newly renovated / decorated, deck, yard, views. Horses welcome (540)635-6912 BEDRM w pvt bth Furn/ unfurn. Kit priv. Nsmkg/no pets. Min 3 mos $675/mo incl utls. (703)433-2150 r 077 Rentals — Townhouses Sterling - Beautiful 3BR. 2 5B TH Very spac Excl cond. Good credit req d. No pets/smkg. $1300 703-723-3010 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 . J r 100 ForSate By Owner V f-\ aqu Rentals —— 080 Office ^ J Fauquier Why commute? Set your office up in quaint, downtown Remington. New businesses and remodeling ongoing. Plenty of parking. $ 1000/mo and $1700/mo. Call George. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 Purcellville: office condo. Exc. loc- just off bypass. 1100 sq. ft. remodel to your specs Avail 12/1. $20/sq ft/yr $1833/ mo. Chris Freeman 703-362-2470 r 089 Hunting Properties Wanted: Falconer seeks land w/ abundance of rabbits to practice time honored tradition of falconry. (540)843-0844 (540)631-2668 <095 v-_ Vacation — Sales 3ethany 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 in elude 3 pools, tennis, gym. beach shuttle $364,900. Call 301-774-4025. ' ‘N 100 Fo,Sate By Owner V J 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 / N Sales — Houses V_) 'ER IGE-=REDU.C-EDt?! Ndw;$659IOOO!!!!^ Motivated Sellers!! VM pay $9,000 in closing Costs aen after reducing the price by $66,000! Dramatic Famly Room with double sided fireplace opens to spacious Sunroom with acows to large deck. If you want a ready large house, this s 4 Bnck front col On large lot w 48Rs 3FB 1H8. custom cherry catanetry in office and - ioo V_ For Sale By Owner J Culpeper: 3Br, 2Ba, Lg Fam Rm, Lg 1 Car Gar, Corner Lot, $269k Ph: 202-423-7696. Owpr fin avail, 3% byr agt comm, www.gtechno. com/2001. HIGHLAND COUNTY/ Blue Grass Valley: 100ac farm w/lg farmhouse, barns, springs, views of valley. A division of acreage possible. $1,250,000. (540)468-2515 122 Sales — Houses J Eastern Panhandle of W\ mountain reueitf. 2 Bednxnns Ir w/ fp one phis acie Owner tin;incing' $I69.<#X)' The Lou Ann Spaur Team Harpers Ferry (304) 283-4794 Jeanne Kozak, Broker m RI^MKK g» In Action (— ioo V_ For Sate By Owner J ORANGE, VA 335K. 4br 3.5 ba, Hdwd tlrs, new home, avail immed, or rent to own (703)659-1396 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 122 OPEN HOUSE 12-5 13649 Sweet Woodruff Ln. Centreville $875,000 2 yr old, 3 tvl col. wo fin bsmt, gourmet kit granite counters, hdwd mam level master bedroom suite-luxury bath- iacuzzi with jets, cherry cabinets. Save Cash Back We give $100 per $100K cash back to purchaser when you use American First Mortgage 8 Express Title Sue. Fowler & Friends Realty 703-625-4727 f Sales — Houses \ J NO MONEY DOWN *Free list of** properties avail w/no down payment. Free recorded mst: 1-877-698-6879 ID# 1043 w wwNorthern\'aHt>nit*lnfo.com Jobin Realty (Sales — Lots & Acreage ) Fauquier County 70 Acres Exclusive home site on bluff overlooking Deep Run, private drive with all approvals Priced considerably below recent appraisal. Brokers welcome. $495,000 Call Pat Kelly at: 540-878-8024 or email: RaiderANV@yahoo.com for photos, plats and other details. Sales — Lots & Acreage Rappahannock County: 54 private & wooded acres in Castleton area $652,000 131 acres in Washington area tremendous views $1,650,000 27 acres near Washington open & wooded with stream $369,900 50 acres with stream near Washington $685,000 Emily Henry Long & Foster 540-341-3528 w V

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Totally redone, comer yard. $449.0<X) Oakton Townhome 3BRs, 2.55Bs, 3 fin levels HOT TUB, Patio. $469,000 Winchester Single Family. 5BRs. 4Bs. Deck. Porch, Upgrades. 2 Car Garage. Hardwoods. Granite;. Corian. Berber. $590,000 Manassas Twnhm. 3 bedrms, 1 bath Fixer Upper, needs TLC!! $245 .(XX) Ashburn Farm Townhome. 4BRs, 3.5Bs, 3 Fin Levels Hardwoods. Berber, Fireplc, Deck. Water View. $400,000 Centreville Twnhm. RENT TO OWN. 2BRs, 2.5Bs, 3 Lvls, Loft area. $320,000 Buy. $1,450 Rent Fairfax Townhome. Coming Soon! 3BRs, 3.5 Bs. 3 Fin Lvls. Luxury Upgrades. $599,(XX) Need to sell your home to btiy a new one? Buy any of these homes I have forsale & 1 will sell yours for FREE!!! See bucksimpson.com for program details Buck Simpson RE/MAX Gatewav 703-314-7105 on ei FOR RENT2bd/2bth/Bonus Rm, 2+ ac. Entire house remodeled. Apple Mt, >1mile to I-66. $1000/mo, Sec Dep, crd chck. Stonewall Realty Rita Dixon 540.622.7613 LAND50 acres $300k! Front Royal/Fauq. Co. Mt Vistas, No HOA, Perc, www. 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Call TODAY 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 ( \ 990 Eautoment v__/ ' 2004 JD 990 w/ 430 loader and indust, tires. 4 cyl, 40 hp diesel, 125 hrs., garaged, excl. cond, $17,500/ BO. 540-349-1596 John Deere round bailer andmower conditioner, New Holland mower conditioner, hay rake, and square bailer, 3 pt finish mower Will sell all or separately Make offer. 703-754-9910 /-\ 224 Firewood V_) ' ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood Delivered $160/ full cord. Call 703-868-2524 Seasoned mixed firewood $135/ cord. All hardwood $165/cord. Special cuts add I cost. (540)987-8796 /232 V_ \ Garage/ Yard Sates _y Multi fam garage sale. 11/11, 8a-l2p, Revercombs Corner & Peola Mills/Rt 601. HH/ children's items. SALEH! Everything MUST GoH Dinette, office & home turn., roll top desk, tools, car parts, 2005 Chevy P/U w/ cash incentive, hrdwd flopring & a lot more! 100 Glenn Dr. Unit A1, Sterling Sat. Nov 11 9am-4pm 240 Horses V ) Beautiful gray mare, 6yrs old, broken, exc breeding, 14.1 hands, can be reg as Quarter Horse or in Pony Club. $3500. (703)909-4997 Mantels for fireplace/ sink surround, headboards, shelves. Several styles. $200-$750. Old House Parts, 540-631-8906 2 tickets to the Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 11/18/06. Section 407. Row L, Seats 3&4. Asking $100/both. Call Ashley (540)878-2093 An Off-Season Special! Inground pools installed from $12,995. Low monthly terms. Beat the rush. Island Pools, Inc. (800)291-4284 Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2;145sf. Will seperate (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7500, sell $3500. 571-237-5015 Moving Sale 2 almost new futons $500/both/ obo. 2 huge split leaf philadendrons, boston furn, red hibiscus tree, and others. Call Katie (540)878-2412 POOL TABLE- 8 ft solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate, MSRP $6495 Must sell, $1495. 571-237-5015. WOOD PELLETS Pellet stoves, wood stoves & corn stoves. AGRI Service LLG 91 Chriswood Ln Stafford, VA 22556 (540)752-2667 f 262 V_ Musical Instruments _/ Pianos from $599! Guitars from $99! Drums from $259! Great Values! Buy Locally, Get Great Service! Always the Best Price! New & Used! Call Music Outlet 703 369 1007 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 / \ 273 p*s V_J AKC Fem Bulldog Pup For care Home. Affectionate, adorable, cool w/kids/other pets, she is a sweetheart. Preciuz is perfect marking/coioring. Short legged 1 st shot, 14wks dewormed, fingers trimmed, hlth cert/vac. Contact preciuzandy@ yahoo.com AKC Min Schnauzerstails docked hypo■ allergenic, also CKC Pugs, also Puggles. Health Guar, Shots & wormed, will deliver. $500 & up. Cash only. 540-778-3314 540-743-1044 AKC Pug, 3 mo old Female, microchip, health guarantee, all shots, 4 details. 540-439-2073, 540-349-8252 AKC reg English Bulldogs pups for sale. Male & Female for $400 & $450 shipping not incl. Vet checked, up to date shots & worming. Home-raised w/children in loving envir. Call or email for more info/availaBility (850)449-2 1 21 . wright_ phil200@ yahoo.com Boxer pups, AKC. champibn bloodline, shots, wormed, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked Males & females. Fawn w/black & white masks. $650. Call 304-279-8583. \ 294 Giveaways V_J 16 Foot Alumiciett Bass Boat: Live well, front & rear swivel seats, new foot-controlled Minnkota trolling motor, new carpet. Includes fish finder, 2 new batteries and trailer! All for $1600. 703-772-5367. Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent h o, m e s . Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 VIRGINIA PRESS SERVICES AUCTIONS Auction, Saturday. November 18th at 2:00 PM, I0(WAcres Sold in 6 Tracts. Amherst County, Beautiful Mountain Views. DeWitt Auctions. 434-239-8684 www.dewittre.com (VAAL 164) AUCTION - New NC Ocean Front Duplex; Topsail Island Surf City. NC. Saturday. November 18, 2PM. Iron Horse Auction Company, www.ironhotseauction.com/. 800-997-2248, NCAL#3936. Auction - Turn Your Assets into CaSh' Sell with Dominion ftiwer & Sunbelt Rentals. Receive top dollar. Auction December 8th, Richmond, Viryinta Brochure & Discount Deadline November 16th. Motley's Auction & Realty Group. 804-232-3300. VAAL #16. www.Motleys.com AUCTIONS / COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Absolute Auction - 2 exceptional commercial properties at 1-64 and 1-81 Interchanges. Sale 1 is 313+/- acres in southern Augusta County at exit 217.1-81/I-64 offered in 7 tracts Sale 2 is 36.33 acres near White Sulphur Springs. West Virginia a! exit 175. 1-64 offered in 6 tracts Sale November 21. 2006 12:00 NOON held al Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Virginia. Preview at your leisure. Agents will be on site at each location on Sunday. November 12 and Sunday. November 19 from 1.00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Charlie Wade (VA #3176). George McConnell (VA#226). Jim Woltz (VA#825) IWVXIOOO) or Boyd Temple (WV#1202) (VA#I850) at 800-551-3588. Woltz & Associates, Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers, Roanoke. VA 24011. woltz.com AUCTIONS / LIVESTOCK / CATTLE ANGUS FEMALE SALE NOVEMBER II, 2006, 12:00 NOON AT LOCUST LEVEL FARMS IN VERNON HILL VA. SELLING Cow/Calf Pairs. Bred Cows. Bred and Open Heifers. Call Dan at VA Angus 540-3.37-3001 or Mike at Locust Level 434-349-3779 for information. AUCTIONS / REAL ESTATE Real Estate Auction. November 15, 12 Noon. Two investment properties in Downtown Radford, Virginia 3 blocks from Radford University. 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For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 Business Services BUSHHOGGING Grading - Seeding Firewood - $135/Cord Free Estimates Virginia Outdoor Works, LLC 540-547-4257 Pets V J FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com tor a complete up to date listing Legal Notices J BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU 06-10-01 John E. Patterson, owner of 5.03 acres at 26 Cabin Lane in Amlssville (Tax Map 32, Parcel 14H, zoned A-Agricultural, Jackson District) desires a Special Use permit to construct a garage with family apartment above for nls daughter. Use allowed under Code Section T70-36A of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-62G of the Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits ofany application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. 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, November 15, 2006 at seven-thirty in the evening 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.Zoning Appeals, c/o PO. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE In execution of a certain deed of trust dated January 31, 2006, and recorded on February 8, 2006 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the Rappahannock County, Virginia , AS INSTRUMENT #060000289, from the Original Borrower(s) to C. Grice McMullan, Jr., Trustee(s), and default having been made in the payment of the debt secured, with the original principal balance of $260,000.00, and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee(s), has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse 208 Gay Street Washington Virginia 22747, on November 13, 2006, at 10:30 AM, the following described property located at 129 Skyway Lane Chester Gap, Virginia 22623, and more particularly described as FOLLOWS, TO WIT: ALL THAT CERTRAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE WAKEFIELD MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DESCRIBED AS LOT 13-A CONTAINING 32,013. SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, BLOCK 1, SECTION D, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN ESTATES, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED TO A DEED RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 050001296, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA This Conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hereinabove described. The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale. TERMS OF SALE: Certified funds, cashiers checks, trust account checks.A bidder's deposit of TEN percent (10%) MUST be present at the time of the Trustee's Sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from the date of the said sale. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TS#: 06-V15226VA Loan Type: CONV For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC., OF VIRGINIA. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 (703)779-0080 Call between 9AM-11AM ONLY www. specof va. com 11/2/06, 11/9/06 t 1381900

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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 HumanResourccsgtiniespa pers.com or fax 703-435-9754. EOE V_/ Accounts Payable Clerk Contractor seeks team player with ability to multi-task, meet deadlines. Accounts payable experience preferred. Full time positions with benefits. Email resume to kellvpeiczer@fwborden.com 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-341-M59 MECHANIC Manassas based Concrete/Asphalt company is seeking a Mechanic for heavy equipment repair (Mack, Leeboy, Cat). Good Driving Record, Great Pay, Experienced only need to apply. Medical/Dental/ 401K/Vacation. A Drug Free Workplace. Call (703)393-1927 or fax resume to (703)393-1928 for consideration. HEAD START DIRECTOR Skyline CAP, Inc is currently seeking a Head Start Director. Responsible for supervision and management of program with $ 1M budget, 45 employees, and 10 centers within Madison, Page, Greene, Warren, Rappahannock, and Shenandoah Counties. Applicant must be an effective communicator with diverse populations & an experienced administrator with strong financial management skills. Must be able to write grants, develop budgets and ensure compliance with complex federal guidelines. High level of organizational and leadership skills a must. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in education, child development, human services or closely related field. Master's degree or equivalent preferred. Minimum three (3) years supervisory level experience required. Salary $40K plus competitive benefits. EOE Submit resume by 11/27/06 to: drosson@skylinecap.org, or Skyline CAP P.O. Box 588, Madison, VA 22727 NOW HIRING INCOME TAX PREPARERS! You could earn extra money at tax time! </ Competitive salary y Flexible hours y Professional work environment y Bonus incentives Now accepting applications! Positions available in Culpeper and Warrenton 1-866-668-2829 pJKMHKMjVrT* Most offices are independently owned and operated. An Equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. GREYSTONE Warrenton, VA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES Entry level position available for Administrative Assistant for the HR Department for a family of nation-wide companies. Successful candidate must be well organized, have excellent communication skills, able to multi-task. Experience in Word and Excel a must. For confidential consideration, please respond By Email: tfewell@greystonefund.com By Fax:540-341-2191 No Phone Calls, Please. EOE Editorial Managing Editor Full-time Reston, VA Real Estate/Entertainment Reporter Full-time Reston, VA Staff Photographer Full-time Reston and Warrenton, VA Government Reporter Full-time Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.HmesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer .Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 email to: HumanResource@timespapers.com or fox to 703-435-9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ®me* |Cotnmuntly Ne.>»p,\pet&|| northern Virginia Times Community Newspapers. We are where the readers are. FLORAL DESIGNER For busy Warrenton shop. FT. Must be experienced. Must be knowledgeable in all areas, including advanced technique, permanents, and shop operations. Immediate start. 540-347-1509 or after 6 pm, 540-347-1098 GENERAL FARM HELP Needed on a large thoroughbred farm in Rixeyville area-drug and smoke free environment. Hourly position; wage base on prior experience and skills. Must be animal and pet-friendly, hardworking, motivated, organized, flexible and interact well with co-workers. Horse experience a plus. Full and part/weekend time. Interested parties should call (540)937-2960 HR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Management & Financial Services Temporary full-time or part time position with Human Resources Division; Duties will include maintenance of personnel files, copying, filing, shredding of confidential material, data entry, coverage for the front counter receptionist and assistance with special projects. Applicant should have the ability to maintain alphabetical files and preserve the confidentiality of staff records. Provide administrative assistance to Human Resources and Benefits staff and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are essential. High School diploma and two years directly related administrative experience. Must have the ability to lift heavy boxes. (Hiring Range: $13.56 - $18.31/hr) Closes: 11/17/2006 07-158 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov. SimplexGrinnell Working for SimplexGrinnell offers the strength of an almost two billion dollar company. Both Simplex and Grinnell have been in business for over 100 years. The following positions are currently open: FIRE ALARM INSPECTORS SPRINKLER INSPECTORS FIRE ALARM TEC HNICIAN SPRINKLER SERVICE FITTER SPRINKLER DESIGNER PROJECT MANAGER SimplexGrinnell offers an excellent compensation and benefits program, educational assistance and 401 (k). For prompt consideration fax or mail your resume to: SimplexGrinnell 22712 Commerce Center Court Suite 114, Dulles, VA 20166 Attn: Danielle Tarbet Fax: 703-996-0922 SimplexGrinnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! U.S. Foodservice, a leading distributor in the foodservlce industry, is currently hiring for our Manassas, VA Distribution Center. • Delivery Driver/CDL Class A/B License • Territory Manager/Outside Sales • Transportation Supervisor • Shuttle Driver CDL Class A License • Selectors-Night warehouse we offer an excellent compensation package including medical, dental, disability, 401 (k) plan, direct deposit, flexible spending plans, and employee stock purchase plan. All applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Please forward your resume or letter of interest to recrult50@usfood.com or apply in person Mon-Frl 8:30am-4pm. (/z US FOODSERVICE MANASSAS Attn: Human Resources Dept. 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Advertising Classified Advertising Consultant Full-time Leesburg, VA Classified Advertising Manager Full-time Leesburg, VA Sales Executive Full-time Reston, Alexandria, and Leesburg, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit: www.TimesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources 13873 Park Center Road Suite 301 Herndon, Virginia 20171 email to: HumanResource@timespapers.com or fax to 703-435-9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Sistie* wmmm northern Virginia Airlie Center Wait Staff/Bartenders Full & Part Time; AM & PM Shifts Cook Airlie Conference Center is recruiting for a full time Cook. Requires previous cooking experience, positive can do attitude, and ability to work flexible nours to include AM and PM shifts, weekends. Off most holidays. Previous experience in high quality, fast paced production kitchen, and interest in advancement desired. Join the Airlie team. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits including; 40I K, tuition assistance, meals, vacation, incentive program, and a positive work environment. Position requires flexible hours, with some weekends and holidays. Please apply to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 540 428 7113 fax HR@Airlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer Now Hiring Part-Time I r.mspnri.ition Suunh ( M t'iu i - Wiishinultin-Dtillrx Inkrn.ifimi.il \irport Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits {Includes 17.50% locality pay) TSA Job Fair Mwmlayi Oat Kith * NEW DATE * Thursday, Nov 9th Sudley Employment Resource Center A Skillsourcc Affiliate 7987 Ashton Ave.. Ste. 200 Manassas. VA 1:00pm - 4:00pm Minimum Requirements: U.S, Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: www.txajobs.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: I -800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Senior Center Assistant Parks, Recreation and Community Services Part-time position available with the Carver Center in Purcellville. Position assists in daily operations of a multi-use center; senior center during daytime hours and community center during evenings & weekends. Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs, classes and special events for seniors and other age groups. Oversees drop-in users and facility rentals. Provides coverage for other staff and serves as passenger vehicle operator as needed. Work schedule will include variable day, evening and weekend hours. Successful candidate must possess strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. Prefer previous activity/ programming experience with senior population. This position requires a CDL. Prefer current CDL at time of hire, however will provide assistance to successful candidate to obtain appropriate CDL license within 4 months of hire. The incumbent of this position must comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program as outlined by Loudoun County 's Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Transportation Employees. Valid driver's license required. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and DMV record check are required. Certification in First Aid and CPR required within 90 days of hire. (Hiring Range; $15.70 - $21.20/hr) Closes; 11/17/2006 07-157 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.toudoun.aov RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN Tilt APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #480.20-185 FT positions for a new residential group home that will provide 24 hour residential services to four consumers with chronic mental illness in a structured, recovery-focused community program emphasizing community integration and quality of life. BS degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $27^67.49 APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #407*20-108 FT positions to provide support to adults with mental illness and mental retardation by providing assessment and living shills training in apartment settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. BS degree or 5 years equiv. exp. S27.567.49 p/yr CASE MANAGER /MH #65-20-110 FT in Fauquier to provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH consumers & their families. BS in Human Services. And relevant exp. $33,508.53 p/yr CLINICIAN/MH *260-2(1-109 FT in Orange. Provides MH and crisis intervention to children, adolescents and adults in outpatient and/or emergency semngs. Bi lingual candidates preferred and encouraged to apply. MS degree in licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible: $33,50853 p/yr. Licensed: $36,942.66 p/yr Clinicians/Crisis Intervention #411-20-113 - Two FT and one PT (18.75 hn/per/wk) positions to provide crisis intervention and stabilization services in clinic and community settings. Master’s degree in a human services, license eligible field and related clinical experience. Licensed eligible: $33508.53 p/yr. Licensed: 36.942.66 p/vr. CLINICIAN/SUBSTANCE ABUSE #43-20-114 FT in Fauquier providing substance abuse and mental health treatmem to adults and adolescents. MS in a licensed eligible field. Licensed eligible: $33.54)8.53 p/yr. Licensed $36,942.66 p/yr CLINICT AN/EMERGENCY SERV ICES #31-20-112 On-call position to provide after hours emergency MH £ SA sees. Exp in emergency/crisis intervention counseling. On call rate $100 to $175 per shift + S65 face to face and mileage reimbursement. MS in licensed eligible field. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #59-20-111 Full-time position working 4pm to 12am with every other weekend off at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities 4 maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $22,679.92 p/yr. C LINIC OPERATIONS SPECIALIST #372-20-115 PT position 118.75 hrs/per/wkl in Culpeper providing clerical support to program. Performs receptionist functions. Prioritize multiple tasks and handle confidential data. Knowledge of Word Perfect 5.1. HS diploma and one year exp. in the secretarial field. $11.08 per/hr. Apply with RRCSB/A.4.4 application by 8:30m, Monday, Soy ember 20,2006. 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Airlie Center - Housekeepers \ir]?e v onlerenre Center is looking (or part-time and | t ill-time Housekeepers in both guest rooms emd public Responsibilities may include cleaning sleeping | ' ’ ’ms, lobby, hallways, stairs, restrooms, employee break ■ ■ a arid other public areas as assigned. Attention to ‘ detail, dependability, professional attitude, willingness ' t<' be a team player, ability to lift 30 lbs. and to work j flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays i must. 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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background check, driving record check and TB test. (Hiring Range: $13.57 - $18.31/hr) Closes: 11/10/2006 07-156 Additional information and required application coniac^vebjdte^wws^loudoumgo^^^^^^^ I Busy pediatric practice is looking to hire a special MA/LPN/RN !i to join our great team of clinical staff. Must be able to multi-task and work well in a high volume setting. Bilingual a plus, pre| vioiis medical experience required. Please j fax resume to: 540-349-0920. 1 Hispanic Outreach Coordinator I Hospice of the Rapidan has an immediate opening for a Hispanic Outreach Coordinator. Responsible for designing and implementing an outreach program for expanding awareness of hospice services in the Hispanic/Latino communities in Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and ; Rappahannock Counties. P/T initially with potential for F/T. Spanish required. Healthcare background and degree in social work pfd. Email resumes to kclements@hotr.org WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & I REHABILITATION CENTER | A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility ; has the following employment opportu; nities available: v CHARGE NURSE RN OR LPN 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, PRN & Weekend Program v HOUSEKEEPING Full time : We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, I PTO, health, vision, dental and life insur; ance, 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 Or; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 scotts@fauquierhospital.org EOE CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FT Opening for RN on 7-3 shift PT openings for CNA s on all shifts Great Benefits! *NEW WAGE SCALE* Come Join Our Team! Contact Wanda Stover or Paula Bolton (540) 825-2411 RNs, LPNs & CNAs Whether you are looking for a new, exciting career path or some extra money for the holidays, MID-ATLANTIC HOME HEALTH Has immediate openings, in your area. For more information call: (800) 989-0055 Or Attend our Job Fair Friday 11/10 @ 70 Main Street Suite 34; Warrenton, Virginia Healthcare Community Liaison Hospice of the Rapidan has an immediate opening for a Healthcare Community Liaison to call on medical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, etc. in Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties. F/T. Excellent organization, communication, presentation and people skills and reliable transportation reqd. Healthcare background and bachelor's degree pfd. Email resumes to info@hotr.org. DENTAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST Position available for energetic, peopleoriented individual. Will be cross-trianed to learn all areas of dental employment. 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(540)349-1619 04 Honda Pilot EXL, 45K, silver w/gray Ithr, heated seats & mirrors. Must sell $21500/obo. Call (540)428-2273 evenings before 8pm 05 E320 Mercedes, 38K blue, sirius radio, exc cond, driven to work only, $ 3 8 K . (540)364-1220 05 Honda Civic, auto, grt gas mileage, silver, 4 2 K. $13,900. (540)727-7685 1987 Mustang 5.0 T-top, body in good shape, does not run, $2000/ obo (540)341-2802 Iv msg 1994 Chevy Blazer: Excellent mechanical condition. $1600. 4wd, all power. Call 540-338-1954. 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, white ext, 4x4, manual, exc cond, 6cyl, owner's & repair mans. Great for country & winter & gas economy. $ 3 7 5 0 / o b o . (540)439-3259 1995 Lincoln Continental, clean, runs grt, loaded, 96K, sun/ moonroof, 4dr, all power, recent VA state safety insp, gray ext. $4900/obo. (540)439-3259 1997 Camaro Z28, black, 80K, strong engine, great car. $9200/ obo. (703)395-2029 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST SPYDER: Silver, leather, 5-Speed, 45K miles $8,000.00 OBO (540) 905-2495. 2000 Hood* Civic EX, ' 2DR, 5 speed, loaded, 70k miles, $6,000. Call 703-400-0687. 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 $500 Police Impounds. Honda's Chevy's, etc. from $500. For listings 800-625-9080 ext 2416. 86 Porsche, 911 Targa, red w/blk Ithr int, 95K, a great car. (202)744-5659 87 Nissan Pulsar classic convertible/coupe with removable t-tops and hatch. Only 83,500 miles, automatic, good shape. Needs engine work. $400/BO, or I'll buy you Nissan E-16i engine and fix it. (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.m. 88 AUDI 80: 71k miles, excellent condition. $1750. (703)716-0981. 93 BMW 325i, 4dr sedan, blk w/tan Ithr int, auto, Power everything, new Ithr seats, sunroof, new JVC CD player, heated seats, well maint, runs well, 150K, $4,500. (540)270-6971 r94 Buick LeSabre. Orig owner. Gar kept. Fully loaded. Excl cond. 135K mis. $3995. Call 703-430-0541 95 Camaro - Z28: 88k miles. $600/OBO. Call 540-751-1576. 95 SATURN: 5spd, AC, 100k mi. Runs great. Great student car. $1500. (703)430-4788. 95 Toyota Camry LE, 4cyl, grey Ithr int, white ext, rear spoiler, AM/FM cass, cruise, pwr seats, good cond, 228k hwy miles $2499/obo 703-966-8627. 96 Corvette Collectors Ed. Remove top, Silver, 79K mis, new tires, excel cond, $17,800. 540-347-7396 '96 VW Passat, navy blue, 5sp, 6 cd changer, $3650 (540)347-1656 97 Dodge Stratus ES,purple, 4-dr„ auto. ,PW, PL, cloth interior, 84,000 miles, $2,500/ OBO 540-923-4757 or 540-308-5633 98 Mazda 626: Approx 110k miles. $1500/ OBO. (703)404-3934. 99 Ford Contour, 112K MLS, very good cond, 1 owner, $330Q/obo. 540-219-9010 99 Mercury Grand Mar L3; LD w/all options, 53K, New Michelin tires, garage kept, EC. $7995. (540)341-7122 99 Pontiac Grand AM, black, GRT for student, CD, good cond, 100+K mis, Sharp Car! $3500. 540-937-7591 Chevy 02 Prizm LSi Sport (Corolla twin). Fully loaded & ABS. 67K mis Exc. cond. $ 7,3 0 0. (703)815-2158. CHRYSLER 2006- 300 TOURING: Lthr int, all pwr, 21” whls, 18K, like new! $25,500. 301-991-2626. Isuzi 1995 Pickup: 5 spd standard, 1 owner, 118K miles, $1,199. Good cond, Call Gean 703-281-6958. SPYOER ECLIPSE, 2007, convertible, 9K mis, AT, CD, AC. $24,500/take over payments. (540)229-6532 Toyota Cellica GTS 00, ABS, 6spd, sunroof, AC, CD, loaded, blk lthr. $11;500 OBO. (540)351-6036 Toyota Supra 1985, Working condition w/ VA inspection. $1,100 o b o . Call 571-334-9225 '99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara soft top, 74K mis, excel cond, 6 cyl auto, AC, $ 9 5 0 0. (540)349-3094 12 Foot John Boat with trailer. $600. (703)409-2449. 95 Searay 230 Sundancer, 24ft, 5.7 Mercury in/out board, sleeps 4, kitchenette. $ 1 5 K / o b o 571-259-6834 Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 js3° Campers/RVs 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 Vespa LX 50 06. Red. 27 orig mis. Absolute showroom cond. New $3550, sacrifice $2800/ OBO. 703-779-8202 Boss snow plow, for pick-up, 7.5 ft wide, brand new cond. $ 1 5 0 0 firm. (540)364-3783 Jeep parts, for 98 to 00 model, hood, 1/2 doors, to many to list. Call for details. (540)439-6883 WANTED: Nissan E-161 engine from Sentra or Pulsar. (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.rri. N cm Sport Utility WWw V_> 00 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, loaded, runs & looks great. 94K mls,$10,900. 540-4465681/757-641-4831 05 QMC Yukon SLT, loaded, sunroof, excel cond, 25K mis, dark blue, asking $32K. 540-937-8979 1998 Toyota 4runner LE, runs strong, 108K, good truck. $10,500/ obo. (703)395-2029 Dodge Durango 1999 V8 -5.9 liter engine, 4wd, Good Condition. $5500 (540)439-8890 Honda, 03, Element, w/ trailer hitch, sunroof, car rack & capability to be towed. Only 44,000 mi. Asking $12,500. 703-978-7850. Like new 01 Eddie Bauer Expedition, 52K, 5K on tires, Ithr, auto, KBB $15,960, On sale $13,460 Must see! (540)229-4888 Volkswagen 07 Rabbit: 1,200 mi, Brand New! Black, CD, PL, PD, PW, Manual. $15,750. 540-341-0336 This Could be Your Ad! Call 540-347-4222 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 Itreng. allis trans, prem Ithr seat/mr pkg, bedliner, 5th whl, oil changed /serviced. $10,900 (540)253-5485 01 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 05 Dodge Ram, 4x4, short bed, 4.7L V8, auto, 8K, $1000 in extras $16,950 (540)829-1136 05 Ford F-250, 4x4, Ext cab. 8' bed. 5.4L V8 Auto. Gas eng. 12K mi. Immac cond. $22,500, 703-419-0803 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 no rust, 84K, (540)829-1136 89 Chevrolet pickup, * 1500 series, $1400. Call (540)547-3577 after 6pm 98 Dodge Ram, XLT, ext cab, 4x4, lifted, 2 sets tires & wheels, 136K mis. $9500. (540)439-6883 99 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, 4WD, 82K, good cond. Asking $9800. (540)905-5456 Ford, 00, F-350 Lariet, Crew cab, dually. 4WD, diesel. $13,000/ OBO Call 540-687-3535. Ford F150, 05. 4wd, 2dr., towing pkg. 12,000 orig. miles. $1 8,999/ OBO. 703-609-7032.V Ford F150 1991, 5liter / 4wd, Long Bed, Ladder Racks $3500 OBO (540)439-8890 Ford F250 '00. Super Duty/ Cab. Long Bed, Lariat,Lthr,Diesel. Great Cond. $14,500 (540)439-8890 FORD F750 DUMP TRUCK, 03, elect tarp, CAT 7.2D, 41K mis, 26,000 GVW, $32,000. 7ton trailer, $3600. (540)364-2054 Land Rovar 04. Exc. cond. 30K ml. KBB srv $27,850; asking $24,900/obo. Call 703-863-1337. TOYOTA SIENNA 04. AM/FM/CD, enter syst, PL, PW, cruise, excel cond, 75K mis. S14.5K. (540)349-2772 00 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 113K mis, great, cond, frt & rear AC, AM/FM Cass, $3500. (540)439-2731 96 Chevy Lumina Mini Van. 1 owner. 68k mi. AM/FM/CD. New insp. Looks & drives good. $2950.703-777-2791. 98 Conversion Van Dodge 1500: Custom, alloy wheels, 78k mi. Asking $11,000. (703)631-0710. Diesel Horse Van, Custom Morton-Davis StainlesS Steel 3/4 Horse Body, easy lift ramp, Grooms door, incredible maneuverability, Only 68K, Exc cond, $27,000. (540)675-9940 Junk Cars - Used Cars. Picked up. Some paid cash for. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask for Allen. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, WeVe Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 ■ ■ Classified d rives sales. Times Community Newspapers Classified 540-347-4222 Fax 540-351-0121 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call 540-347-4222 For Classified and Employment Advertising or FAX 540-351-0121 Convenient Direct Dynamic profitable Reliable Smart... 540-347-4222