Rappahannock News, December 14, 2006

\f? Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 50 CENTS I r- 3> L yo £ ft — Ui = '£ = I Z u HI to =_ o r- tn §33 ,T,»I §3S -s “li % * 2 3> 2 c 9 H ^ o * * u I o 3> O I ffk to VI to 128th Year ... No. 50 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 Worldwide at timescommunity.com Roaring good time Photo by Kaye Kohler Looking good in their red vests, Chief Elf Norm Getsinger and Emerson Williams sang in some holiday cheer at the Lions Club Christmas Party held last Thursday at the Sperryville Fireball. "We’re the only group that doesn’t rehearse and it sounds like it,” laughed Bruce Jones, another member of the harmonious singing ensemble. > Festival firm has its eye on Rappahannock By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A large, outdoor music festival may be coming to Rappahannock County in May. But first, the Warrenton-based company proposing the event needs to convince county officials and residents that it’s a good idea. If approved, the “Celebrate Rappahannock” festival would likely draw thousands of concert goers to the Blue Rock Inn property, located on U.S. 211 across from Rappahannock County High School, and raise thousands of dollars for local organizations. Event-management company Finley Productions will plead their^ case for a special-exception permit Wednesday before the County Planning Commission. Owner Michael Finley said he hopes that the festival becomes an annual event. He said he feels connected to Rappahannock because his father grew up in the countv. He also noted the area’s large local pool of musical talent. “There are a lot of musicians in the area,” said Finley. “We’re going to try to spotlight those people.” According to documents submitted by Finley, the one-day festival will run from noon until 10 p.m., and will feature local musical acts, interactive exhibits for children, historical displays about Rappahannock County, civic exhibits honoring local police, fire and other government workers. There would also be vendors selling food, clothing and arts and crafts. The event will culminate with a socalled “national headliner act.” Finley expects between 3,000 and 5,000 people of all ages to attend the festival, according to documents submitted to the planning commission. Gary Harvey and Jim McCullough of the Blue Rock Inn have given their permission for See FESTIVAL. Pane A2 Alleged school thief caught in Nashville By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer In spite of using an alias and a matching social seturky number, the suspect charged in connection with the its ppahannock County High School robbery in July has been picked up in Nashville, Tennessee. Graham Rexford Masters, 26, of Castleton, was pulled over by Nashville law enforcement Graham Rexford Masters his alias, After investigating Masters’ license tags, Nashville officials discoverep- that > the Rappahannockf Countv Sheriff’s Office had listed the car, a white 1989 Nissan Maxima, as stolen. Masters was then arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Lt. Connie Smith said that the car belonged to Masters’ personnel on November 6 for a traffic violation. At the time, Masters claimed to be Ryan Ralston, and gave officers a social security number that matched parents, who had reported it stolen. Masters fled the county in August after being charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny in connection with the RCHS robbery. Lt. Smith requested a photo of County and Town Meetings and Notices • In order to make repairs to the Washington water system, it will be necessary to interrupt water service for approximately one hour on Friday, Dec. 15, from 9:30 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. • On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Agenda: Application(s): 1) Washington Baptist Church at 180 Gay Street; place new wrought-iron railings in two areas where deteriorating railings exist. 2) Kim Nelson, d/b/a The Hair Gallery at 261 Main Street; new business sign. • On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the county courthouse on Gay street. Agenda: New Business: SE#06-11-01, Finley Productions Festival Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) ♦ V Masters from the Nashville authorities, and recognized him from a photo in his profile. Subsequent fingerprint verification revealed Masters’ true identity. Crime of opportunity The robbery occurred in July of 2006, at the same time that RCSO officials were heavily engaged in a manhunt for Ira Wayne Cloniger, a fugitive murder suspect in Gid Brown Hollow. On the morning of July 10, school employees arrived at RCHS and discovered the break -in, as interior windows were smashed, and the office of school resource officer Capt. Jeff Brown had been broken into. RCSO officials reported $6,000 worth of power tools and $10,000 worth of band equipment missing from the school. Masters had been a See MASTERS, Page A7 i 25 years! Conyers House Inn in Sperryyille celebrated a silver anniversary this year. The owners are thrilled. See Page B1. k I Power line politics Actor Robert Duvall is not acting wher expressing his outrage at a proposed powerline through parts of Fauquier. See Page A3. I Puppy raiser CoHeen Hayduk doesn’t just raise puppies because they’re cute and cuddly. Her training helps the disabled. See Page A7. * “What’s New?" There’s a new consignment shop in Sperryville just waiting for your items or treasures to be found. See Page A12. School Board to discuss member salaries By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County School Board Chairman John Wesley Mills reluctantly brought the topic of school board member salaries to the board, as they prepare to discuss the 2008 school budget. , “Nobody likes to talk about it,” ' he said flatly, “But I think we should take a look at our expenses and consider discussing it next January.” All members currently serving on the board make $600 annually. Mills was quick to add that any salary raise for school board members would not apply to the current board. “It seems presumptuous to talk about a raise for yourself,” Mills said, “However, it’s not a raise for us. It will be a raise for whoever serves on the next School Board.” The next election for Rappahannock County School Board members will be held in November 2007. The newly elected board would take office for a fouryear term, beginning in 2008. Current school board members are allowed to run for re-election in November. Mills suggested that the board members look over their current expenses, including fuel and telephone bills, encouraging them to bring it to the table for discussion. “I know that the job requires a volunteer spirit,” said Mills, “but we should offer the volunteer due compensation.” Surrounding counties pay School Board members more than four times the salary of Rappahannock County School Board Members. • Page County pays $3,600 per year for each member of their school board, and $4,100 a year for the chairman. • Warren County pays $6,500 for each member and $7,000 annually for the chairman. • Culpeper County pays $7,000 annually for each member and $8,200 for the chairman. •Fauquier County school board members salaries are among the highest in the state, with $12,000 paid annually for a regular member, $13,300 for the vice chairman, and $14,400 for the chairman of the board. Mills said that he did not want the salary to be too high, in ordet to keep people from getting on the board looking for a part time job. However, School Board member Rosa Crocker said that she wanted to make sure that people could feel comfortable financially if they considered the job. “We don’t want people to not take the job because they cant afford it,” she added. r Replacement teachers Natalie Hill, RCHS English teacher and broadcast journalism instructor, is leaving for South Carolina. The School Board has accepted her resignation. She will continue to direct the broadcast journalism class until the end of the school year. Hill’s English class will be taken over next year by Anne Kulick, of Madison County. Other resignations accepted by the board include seventh grade math teacher Sheila Canady, who will be replaced by Harriet Trapani. Karen Ellis has been approved by the school board to replace sixth grade science teacher John Neph. ;jsow-? ■ Photo by Lili Duvall Holiday hound A pooch with the Christmas spirit - reclining on Main Street in Washington. The festive canine found by the camera lens this past week is just one of the many artful decorations to be found around the county in celebration of the holidays.

End in sight for sludge committee By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer After two months at the drawing board, a committee working to draft an ordinance to monitor the land application of sewage sludge in Rappahannock County cam see a light at the end of the tunnel. “I think we’re getting a draft away from a draft that we’ll send on to the Board of Supervisors," County Administrator John McCarthy said Monday at the beginning of the committee’s meeting. The five-person group — comprised of McCarthy, Tim Bondelid of RappFLOW, Rick Kohler of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke and Susan Trumbo of Recyc Systems Inc. - began working on the legislation in October. The need for the ordinance was sparked by two landowners who applied in September to have sludge instead of fertilizer spread on their properties. Rappahannock has had a ban on sludge application since 1994, but state law allows the activity and the state law would likely supersede the county’s ban. Following a public outcry, both landowners withdrew their permit applications. But the issue remained unresolved, and the committee is trying to maintain restrictions on biosolids in the county while working within the bounds of state rules. Recyc Systems is the com Better Thymes HEALTHY HOLIDAY FOODS & BEVERAGES FOR YOU ! ih-h ft Sat V Sun 1 Open: Mon-Wed 9am to 6pm Th-Fri 9am to 8pm Sat 9am to 8pm Sun 12 noon to 5pm Royal Plaza Shopping Center 417 South Street Front Royal, VA 540-636-9209 www.betterthymes > Center M » I .com ■JAttic ''S (Located 1 mites east of Sjoerryvifte on “Route 211) 4 Come Deck The Tfatjjs for The Tiodddys! pET 20% Off Aft Christmas Ornaments & Decorations! t "VVe Jfave a Large Selection of Candies, Scented uus, jvieuing rois ana rottery; you’d find a (gift for "Everyone! "Discounts Offered on ad Antiques! 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Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in l .S. POSTMASTKR: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington. Virginia 22747 # pany that had been hired to handle the biosolids application for the two county landowners and Trumbo, their representative on the committee, provides an industry perspective for those drafting the ordinance. In November, Trumbo sent Luke a six-page letter that outlines the company’s objections to the ordinance in progress. On Dec.l, Recyc’s attorney, Timothy G. Hayes of the Richmond law firm Hunton & Williams, wrote Luke a seven-page letter with objections to the draft. In both letters, Hayes and Trumbo question whether the county has the authority to enforce legislation that goes beyond what state regulations require for companies that apply biosolids to land. For example, the draft ordinance calls for 100-foot vegetative buffers around areas where biosolids are spread on land. That is twice the size of the requirement set forth by the Commonwealth. Luke said the buffer size in the ordinance comes from the number set forth in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and the county has the authority to adopt certain pro visions of the act without enforcing the legislation in its entirety. As an example, Luke noted that the Bay act has been used for county rules on erosion and sediment control around bodies of water. He also said parts of the act might be used in a plan to control the total maximum daily load of pollutants that flow into Rappahannock’s waterways. McCarthy said the act will also be used to write a new stormwater ordinance for the county. McCarthy said the County Board of Supervisors will have to decide if the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act can be applied on top of state regulations. Such considerations will likely be major factors in the' board’s decision to adopt or reject the ordinance. The concerns expressed in the letters from Hayes and Trumbo will be used to revise the current draft of the ordinance before the committee’s next meeting, which is scheduled for Feb. 7. McCarthy said the committee’s goal is to have the draft ordinance ready for the Board of Supervisors’ March meeting. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Spread a little cheer during this time of year Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is continuing its annual tradition of collecting food and monetary donations to assist families in need during the holiday season. As we do every year, we are asking for your help in making this donation drive a success. Please share your holiday spirit and help us give back to our communities. Beverly Leathers, Director of Social Services praises Rappahannock County Community for, “always responding generously to ensure that our less fortunate , citizens are remembered and well taken care of during this festive time of year.” “Often people donate to causes and never truly know how the money was used or if it even had a direct impact.” Mrs.. Leathers remarked. “When you donate here you can feel assured that you have given direct assistance to brighten the holidays for someone in your community.” All donations are used to aid families in need, elderly citizens and the foster children of our county in having a Merry Meny Christmas! Rappahannock County DSS staff anticipates a huge outpouring from the kind open hearted members of the Rappahannock community. The Office is open daily from 8:00 a.m until 4:30 p.m.donations are acceptedjn person at our office at 354 Gay Street or -We thank the community members in advance for rising to the occasion and aiding us in this endeavor. may De manea to r.u. Box 87 Washington, VA 22747+0087 Any community members who have questions may call office at 540-675-3313. Photos by Bruce Jones Dazzling Director Denise Armed with a special Grand Marshall’s scepter, Washington resident Denise Chandler prepared to head to Avon Hall to act as the parade director on Sunday, Dec. 3. Chandler, along with several committee members, orchestrated the second annual Christmas in Little Washington event. The scepter, crafted by her talented husband Donald, will become part of the annual festivities. “It will pass from one grand marshall to another,” smiled Chandler. Festival' From Page A1 Finley to use the property for the festival. “It is our understanding that this will be a benefit assisting many different local charities and a wonderful asset to our community,” wrote Harvey and McCullough in a letter to the planning commission. Finley said representatives of local schools and fire and rescue squads will be given the opportunity to raise money by working at the festival. McCullough said the festival could help fill the fund raising void that has been left by the departure of Rappahannock’s annual Fourth of July celebration, which drew out-of-town visitors and raised money for local fire and rescue squads. Finley Productions has produced events and performed consulting services for festivals in Washington, D.C., Virginia and other parts of the United States. National Events, of Chantilly, is working in conjunction with Finley on the Dec. 16-17 “Celebrate Rappahannock” project. The production company provides audio, lighting, camera, video and other staging services, and has produced large events like Independence Day on the National Mall, and Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive Music Festival and Lifestyle Show, which drew some 100,000 people and more than 120 vendors. Planning insufficient County Administrator John McCarthy is recommending that the permit not be approved. In his letter to members of the planning commission, McCarthy wrote, “While technically compliant with most of the minimum submission requirements, I do not feel that there has been sufficient planning given to holding this type of outdoor event.” In his recommendation for denial, McCarthy goes on to say that, while Finley Productions has been involved with similar and bigger events, the festival would be large by local standards, and TO OUR__ OPEN HOUSES Jan. 7th at LOO pal (PK-Grade8) -ANDJan. 10th at 7:00 pm. (Grades 9-12) RSVPto Laura McCauley 5408782741 "I Love Highlanc .. 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E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of December 1, 2006 to December 7, 2006. To find transfers in other Northern Virginia counties, visit www.timespapers.com. (Please note that only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed.) Hampton District J. Newbill Miller and Wife to J. Newbill Miller Jr., 4.42 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 27-20. Jackson District Kristinia M. Eanes to Adrian C. Eanes and Wife, 2.51 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 32-28 Stonewall/ Hawthorne District Bernard F. Shinkman and Wife to John R. Purnell, 2.94 acres, $325,000.00, Tax Map: 59-16A. Irma Hensely to Steven Lee Hensely, 0.666% of 534.4793 acres, Tax Map: 5139. Samuel J. Glasker to James R Wigington Sr. and Wife, 1 acre, $70,000.00, Tax Map: 49A-1-15 ‘ A

66 Dominion wants to put massive steel towers and buzzing, spitting, bird-killing, highvoltage wires right across John Marshall’s farm (in Fauquier). Robert Duvall Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Mark F. Sypher ROAD TRIP: Chris Miller, president of the Piedmont Environmental Council, addresses guests of the PEC-sponsored bus tour that traversed the proposed Dominion power line route - Monday morning. 3rd Battle of Thoroughfare Gap By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer Robert Duvall, reading glasses perched on the bridge of his nose, scanned the crowd gathered Monday morning at Beverley Mill near Broad Rim. Television cameras rolled, Nikons clicked furiously and nearby Interstate 66 traffic rumbled past at a deafening clip. The 75-year-old, Academy Award-winning actor slowly unfolded his seven-page speech. - “We are here today to talk about; corporate vandalism,” Duvall gravely intoned. * / Dominion Virginia Power Wants State Corporation Commission (SCC) approval to build a 40-mile, 500,000-volt transmission line through the northern Piedmont. The utility wants to erect 125-foot-plus towers every 1,000 feet to support the line, Duvall told the some 200 people who attended the Piedmont Environmental Council-sponsored press conference. In addition to Duvall, Congressmen Frank Wolf (R10th District) and Tom Davis (R-llth District), Fauquier Supervisor Bill Downey (Scott District) and Prince William Supervisors Corey A. Stewart and John T. Stirrup spoke against the power line proposed. Karen Hughes White, president of the Afro-American Historic Society Association of Fau The $400 million line would connect the Meadow Brook Substation in Frederick County to the Loudoun Substation near Areola. Besides Fauquier, Frederick and Loudoun, the line also would cut through Warren and Prince William counties. Duvall called the Dominion proposal an “engineer’s plan for the cheapest, most direct way to move power.” “I got nothing against engineers,” the actor proclaimed. “Robert E. Lee started off as one.” (Duvall portrayed Lee in the movie “Gods and Generals”) “But sometimes they need a little help with the importance of our historical, cultural and environmental resources. And we intend to provide that help.” The audience cheered. A few shouted “Amen!” which Duvall encouraged with a wave of his •hand. He gave a quick history lesson, detailing the region’s Civil War history, focusing on Thoroughfare Gap. Duvall referred to federal, state and local programs promoted by individuals to protect the Piedmont’s “hallowed ground.” “Will we continue to honor these special places?” he asked. “Dominion wants to put massive steel towers and buzzing, spitting, bird-killing, high-voltage wires right across John Marshall’s farm (in Fauquier).” Duvall urged Dominion to consider alternatives to the proposed line. “Let’s do this in a way that benefit’s everyone, not just a corporation’s bottom line,” he said to loud applause. Wolf delivered the day’s stem-winder. “The importance of these lands is unparalleled, as evidenced by the vast amount of this area under federal and state protection,” said Wolf, whose district includes part of the proposed power line corridor. “This is the land that George Washington surveyed. This the land that inspired Thomas Jefferson. This the land that James Monroe walked. This is the land the Chief Justice John Marshall (bom in Midland) farmed. This is the land where blood was spilled to help unify our nation. We must not destroy our land.” Thwarting Dominion’s line proposal through the area will “remain one of my top priorities,” Wolf promised. “We must §ot allow this landscape to be destroyed after generations have fought to preserve it.” Tbm Davis told the audience, “We cannot let this (line proposal) happen. This cannot be a train gathering momentum ” to actually review the proposal before commenting on it.” He pointed out that Kaine earlier this year sent a letter to federal regulators urging them not to “pre-empt” the state review and decision-making processes for power line proposals. Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, called Kaine’s absence from Monday’s press conference “despicable.” In rebuttal, Hall said “we were not aware of (Monday’s) event and we were not invited to participate.” The bus tour, which included about two dozen people, began at around 10 a.m. with a panoramic view from Wakefield School ballfields, which overlook the proposed power line corridor. PEC workers on Sunday tethered about 60 large, red balloons to 125-foot cords along the proposed transmission line path, which roughly follows 1-66. PEC believes the balloons vividly illustrated the intrusive nature of the transmission towers. The tour then stopped at a farm near Belvoir farm for another perspective on the tower’s potential impacts. The group then traveled a portion of 1-66 before stopping at Beverley Mill for the press conference. E-mail the reporter: ddelrosso@timespapers.com In an interview during the PEC tour prior to the press conference, Davis criticized Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine for allowing Dominion to sponsor a fundraiser last week in Tysons Comer that poured $1 million into Kaine’s PAC. The money will be used support Democratic candidates seeking Virginia General Assembly seats. Davis suggested Kaine had been too busy “soaking up” Dominion-inspired political contributions to pay much attention to the power line proposal. “(Davis) well knows that that Dominion, as a major employer in Virginia, makes contributions to a lot of people, including the congressman,” Kaine spokesman Kevin Hall said in defense of the governor. “And I might also note that friends of the governor and contributors of tiie governor are very vocal in opposition to this project. So the congressman’s inference isn’t particularly fair nor valid at this point.” Kaine increasingly has been criticized for dodging the Dominion debacle. “The governor has not taken a public position (on the proposal) because nothing has been filed (with the SCC) by Dominion at this point,” Hall said. “The governor would like quier County, raised concerns about the proposed lines potential effects on historically import African-American settlements. The press conference capped a 90-minute, PEC-hosted morning bus tour between The Plains and Beverley Mill that was intended to illustrate the potential visual and land-use impacts a power line would have on the area. The proposed alignment would roughly follow 1-66 in Fauquier. Though Dominion apparently intends to skirt land under conservation easement and battlefields, critics contend a line through the area would do irreparable damage to viewsheds and property values. In a no-nonsense voice, Duvall told the audience that the proposed line would stretch from the “Appalachian Trail at the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the middle of this beautiful and historically important area, crossing these Bull Run mountains.” The actor lives on a 360-acre farm near The Plains. ; f> e i nne y Rvscoucion s , tic v 2075 Leefiwfi Drive AmissviCCe, VJA 20106 540-937-2980 wyvw.cCeCa.neyrestorations.com Nancy Delaney Owner/Bookbinder CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF QUALITY HAND BOOKBINDING & BOOK RESTORATION 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. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 December 14, 2006 ——&appafjannocfe J&tosEstablished 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@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 Our View Moving to my left As some of you may know, I kamikazed myself into our two newspaper boxes outside the offices here after the parade and our open house on December 3. I literally tossed myself headlong toward the building after tripping on too long crepe pants partnered with an oft-balanced attempt to remove our beautiful (thank you Gary) open house sign. With the help of Ann Spieker and the Washington Rescue Squad I traveled to Fauquier Hospital in fine fashion. The commotion drew a crowd including the friendly faces of Michelle Schwartz, Claudia Mitchell, Miss Mary and poor Robert Weinberg who was just trying to sample our sushi. My right wrist is broken in several places and I am now wearing a cast for many weeks. Aside from the obvious inconvenience (I’m typing left-handed), I was given an early Christmas present. The outpouring of community concern, phone messages, cards and visits has been humbling and I wanted to carve out some space in this week’s issue to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and actions. Thank you all! Holiday hearts Do you have a favorite Christmas memory that you’d like to share? Is there a special holiday tradition that you celebrate each year? What about grandma's secret recipe for pecan pie? * Have you kept it long enough that it’s time to go pub| lie? I The Rappahannock News would like to hear from I you and share your holiday memories, traditions and f recipes with our readership. Please email to Anita Sherman at asherman@timespapers.com. Photos gladly accepted as well. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: asherman@timespapers.com imv | f. .....WE'VE BEBI vMWFoR Hours, j KK...WHWESEE SWX BEFORE TIME To I PONT KNOW/ UotiEy. ..l’K 'i ■jUSTHOdNfl ) HU H < u 1 Letters A wonderful experience Since we are planning to move to the area, we drove out to Washington last Sunday to see the Christmas parade and the village in action. While attending the Christmas parade, some of the open house affairs and the afternoon concert, we were struck by the close community spirit demonstrated by both the participants and viewers. We are strangers to the village, but it did not matter to the townspeople. They were welcoming, friendly and kind. Our experience was a wonderful preview of life to come in Rappahannock County! Anne and Dan Green Washington, D.C. Heartfelt gratitude for ‘Art from the Heart’ On behalf of the Wakefield Country Day School community, I want to thank all those who contributed to our successful event on Saturday evening. First, I thank our cochairs, Nancy Moon Smith and Pam Kiser. Their harijl work and good ideas made Art from the Heart a spectac ular event, including the con tributions of Nancy’s husband, Dayn Smith, who gave our community a preview of his impressive culinary skills with very special hors d’oeuvres for the champagne Patrons’ reception. Next, we send special thanks to our contributing thirty-six artists (Kevin Adams, DeEtte Axelson, Janet Broome, Austin Burdick, Tyler Burdick, Jeffrey Bussels, Kathy Chumley, Evelyn Cowles, Jeanne Drevas, Deborah DuMez, Anthony Elar, Jr., Sandra Forbush, Benita Raucda Gowen, Andrew Haley, Steve Hunt, Chris Johns, Steven Kenny and Thomas Mullany. Also Margaret Rogers, Peggy Schadler, Barbara Heile, Laura Heyward, Tucker Hill, Joyce hunt, Chris Johns, Steven Kenny, Nancy Keyser, Marcy Lynn Lauben, Elizabeth Locke, Richard Lykes, Thomas Mullany, Rick Myers, Jules Reid, Sara Schneidman, Christopher Stephens, Merrill Strange, Lynne Summers, Thomas Tepper, Geneva Welch, Linda Witt, Martin Woodard, and Suzanne Zylonis, and our dear friend Kathy Tredway for donating decorated tress and wreaths. We cannot applaud our art teacher Suzanne Zylonis enough for her work with our children for the auction and every other day! She was joined by Barbara Sherwood, the two of whom hung all the art for the show. We thank our volunteers many of whom committed hours and hours helping: . Joyce Hunt, Denise Dale, Kathleen Elar, Paul Gresser, Larry Grove, Kathi Magaro, Mary Kay McCool, Jennifer Phillippe, and Stewart Risher. On the night of the auction, we thank Jim and Linda Hammelman for close-out and Rachel Bechtold for her auctioneering performance. Our fourth grade violinist Grrace Alexander, our upper school saxophonist Alex Shafran, our algebra teachsr/pianist Emma Sue Amos, and the Wakefield Singers led by Betsy Neph, provided peerless entertainment. John and Denise Pearson and the Flint Hill Public House catered the event with gourmet hors d’oeuvres. The inimitable Kathie Russo shepherded us all through the planning and the event itself with assistance for many staff members. We thank all our tireless students who helped check in, show works, and close out, and demonstrated throughout the evening why we are so proud of our school! Last but not least, we thank our patrons, supporters and donors, the over 200 guests who responded. Together we celebrated the art of children and professionals in a county that values its artists. How better to spend an evening? Kathleen Grove Head of School WCDS Community thanked for supporting cookie sale Thank you to all of the people who helped make the wreath and cookie sale at the Flint Hill Fire Company on December 3 a huge success. I can’t say enough about how grateful I am. A big thank you to all the people who care and brought lots of greens and goodies. There are a lot of people who helped with the sale and preparations to make it successful. A special thank you to the ladies’Auxiliary of the Flint Hill Fire Company for their monetary contribution and for the many many baked goods. Tb Bonnie Urban who made the most beautiful wreaths, bows and white pine ropes; to Charlotte Tummeyer for her beautiful bows and reluctant wreaths; to Sally Cunningham for her special decorative touches-the wreaths and swags looked marvelous; to Ani from the Celtic Shop in Flint Hill for her special bows. The raw materials were generously donated by the Flint Hill Baptist Church, Jean Lillard, Jennifer and Dwight Matthews, Martha Lou O’Bannon-Hitt, Dr. Tom Massie of the Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic and others. Without you, none of this would have been possible. To Bill Welch, for cutting greens and eating pizza instead of his wife’s dinner; to Susan Achenback for setting up and selling the baked goods; to Bill Jarrett for handling the cashier’s job so well; to my Mom who organized, called everyone to put this together, ordered the stuff we needed, cut greens, and scoped out the area for greenery; to my Dad for cutting greens, learning to make bows and pine ropes — you all are the reasons this worked so well. To each and every one of you who helped in any way, I thank you very much. If I left anyone out, I am very sorry, but it doesn’t mean I am any less grateful. Robbie Hamill-Huff Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News December 24,1981 ■Slate Mills Inn Offers Beauty And Elegance By Daphne Hutchinson When prospective guests call the Conyers I House for reservations, the proprietor of the new country inn at Slate Mills tells them the worst first. “I tell them that they can’t be sockless preppies here; that it's a big, drafty old house, and they’ll need to wear several layers of sweaters,” Sandra Cartwright-Brown reported. “I tell them there’s no heat in the bedrooms - except for fireplaces and space heaters - and if they’re still interested, they’re the kind of people we want. So far I haven’t been wrong. Every single guest we’ve had has walked through the front door and announced ‘This is it! This is just what we were looking for. It’s just perfect.!’” With that kind of reaction from her guests, Sandra is finding the operation of a country inn ,i verv satisfying proposition. But it’s an unplanned business, an operation that, like Topsy, just grew. Sandra and her husband Norman, an executive with Aero-Maritime Investment Corporation, had focused on Pennsylvania and Maryland in their search for a country home. “Distance brought us out here,” Sandra said. Her family had a lake house in New Hampshire when she was a child, a 12-hour trip from home, and so she was accustomed to long drives. “We knew it would have to be at least two hours from Washington,” she said. By chance one Sunday, she happened to notice a little two-ling ad in the classified real estate listings. It read, “Lg house, Rappahannock County,” with a phone number. Sandra called the number and reached Dorothy Davis to inquire about the “log house.” “It’s not a log house, honey, it’s a laaarge house,” Mrs. Davis replied, imitating a thick southern accent. Sandra couldn’t find out just how large over the telephone, because Mrs. Davis insisted it depended on how the rooms were counted. So, the Cartwright-Browns drove out to Rappahannock. Lovingly Renovated The old house on Route 707 was a far cry from a country inn when Sandra first saw it. “It was a slum. It had been empty for three years,” she said, shaking her head at the memory. Sandra and Norman bought the place in November 1979, and spent the next spring and summer attacking the honeysuckle, weeds and trash in the yard, and repairing damage to the interior resulting from years of neglect. “I was finishing the floors by hand one day. It’s such tedious work — my brain was in neutral. The thought came to me to have a bed and breakfast country inn,” Sandra recalled. Fate had sent her husband to Nigeria on business. “He wasn’t here to say no, so I got started immediately. We’ve really concentrated on the place since April.” The object of their efforts was to restore rather than remodel, preserving the old-timey flavor of the historic home. Part of the original section was built in thg early 1800s. “Church records refer to it as Bartholomew Conyers old store,” Sandra reported. Pascal Menefee Finks, a money lender and storekeeper, bought the place in 1858. "Put hogs in the pen to fatten, October 13, 1864,” advertisements for hauling and other business services were scrawled on the wall, a relic of Finks’ business. When Sandra restored the store room to a living room, she left the directions for the hogs intact behind an antique Scottish grandfather clock. Visitors would never guess the room’s history from the way it appears today, however. Counters and dry goods barrels have been replaced with a baby grand piano that sits in a comer opposite the fireplace, decorated with photographs of Sandra’s family. Floors that Sandra refinished by hand gleam from the edges of brilliantly colored oriental rugs. Overstuffed couches and easy chairs invite guests to sit and relax, while prints and oils hanging from the walls round out the feeling of comfortable elegance. %

Panther boys drop home opener By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer After starting the season with five road games, the Rappahannock County varsity boys basketball team returned to their home court Tuesday evening for a rematch against Warren County, which beat them 63-25 on Dec. 5. The setting was different, but the ending was the same, as the Wildcats struck down the Panthers 71-37. Warren County had a hot start, leaping out to a 14-2 lead midway through the first quarter. But the Panthers did not back down. Rappahannock ramped up its defensive intensity, and broke down the Wildcats’ press during the final four minutes of the first period, en route to an 80 run that closed the gap to 1410. Four Panther players - Patrick Hanberry, Adam Gessner, Irving Smith and Chase Tupper - chipped in during the scoring burst. Warren County ended the streak with a 3-pointer, and Tupper answered with a 3-pointer of his own, to reach a 17-13 score at the end of the first period. The game went out of reach for Rappahannock during the second quarter, which began with a 15-0 run by Warren County. The Wildcats outscored the Panthers 22-3 during the period, and went into the locker room at halftime with a 39-16 lead. By the end of the third quarter, Warren County had expanded its lead to 59-27. “We played good defense in the first quarter,” said coach Bob Czekaj after the game. “I’m not quite sure what happened after that.” Tupper led the Panthers in scoring with 13 points, including three 3-pointers. Smith added nine points. The loss dropped the Panthers’ record to 1-5. Rappahannock lost to Page County 87-74 on Dec. 7 and fell short against Luray 53-45 on Dec. 9. Smith poured in a teamhigh 34 points' against Page County, and Hanberry scored 22 points. Smith led the Panthers with 22 points against Luray. Rappahannock’s upcoming game Friday at RCHS will give them another shot at Page County. Luray comes to town Monday. Both games start at 7:30 p.m. The junior varsity team plays at 6:15 p.m., prior to the varsity game. Junior Varsity By the end of the first quarter Tuesday, the Panthers’ junior varsity team had jumped out to an 8-6 lead over Warren County. But the Wildcats outscored Rappahannock 16-4 in the second quarter, to take a 22-12 lead at halftime - and never looked back from there, going on to win the game 50-34. Eighth-grader Connor Settle led Rappahannock with 11 points, including two 3-pointers, while sophomore Dean Hogan added nine points. Freshman guard Taylor Yowell grabbed nine rebounds. The JV Panthers (0-4) lost to Page County and Luray on Dec. 7 and 9, respectively. Connor Settle led the team in scoring with 16 points against Page County. Junior Panthers A young Junior Panther squad (0-4) is struggling so far this season, but coach Rich Hogan said the team is playing hard and improving. Greg Czekaj and Henry Miller are the team’s captains and leading scorers. Hogan said other standouts include Tyler Zuccotti, Josh Frye and John Letzen. Of the 16 players on the team, only two are eighth-1 graders. Hogan said most other teams are laden with eighthgraders and play few to no sixth-graders. One of Rappahannock’s sixth-graders, Matt Nichelson, starts on the JP team. • ROCKS A'lirvJ Photo by Ann Spieker DRIVING BY: Panthers guard Irving Smith slashes past a Warren County defender Tuesday at Rappahannock County High School. The JPs next game is Friday versus North Fork Middle School. Up-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. at RCHS. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com CLEANING THE GLASS: Rappahann ock’s Adam Gessner, number 50, battles for a rebound Tuesday against Warren County. Photo by Ann Spieker >t\ (Unitjue Uloutiyue > JFi ft • &cyuitite (Rimdcr^ted^^etoelrp\ffntricate{y Qbtayned!3(andff&utted<Ju>eater* • Styant (Headed* Goenuty &lcjp* and'tji/tyfrom aroundtAe u>or/tfJbrt f-a/uKfpti (fua/ify au/ot>j fntmj/iy Safe widioat/xiyiqy a/>remum*pnedt£t Second quarter sinking By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News If the second quarter had been eliminated from Tuesday night’s varsity girls’ basketball game at Warren County High School, Rappahannock County would have had its second win of the season. But that was not to be. The Wildcats went on an 18-0 run in the second quarter, and powered their way to a 65-53 victory. “What hurt us was the first half turnovers,” said Lady Panthers head coach Rhonda Jenkins. Warren County, which lost 45-41 to Rappahannock about a week ago, outscored the Lady Panthers 26-5 in the second quarter, to lead 36-17 at the break. Marissa Green led the Wildcats with eight points in that stanza. She finished with a team-high 14. Senior guard Rebecca IT Tupper and junior forward Noel Johns each had 17 points for Rappahannock. Johns also chipped in seven assists. Sophomore forward Emily Carter had nine points and eight rebounds. Junior Kim Hutcheson contributed nine rebounds. Rappahannock is now 1-5 overall. On Friday night, junior Jenny Logan pumped in 21 points to lead Luray to a 53-31 win over the visiting Lady Panthers. Luray led, 29-14 at intermission. Hutcheson and Johns scored 11 and 10 points, respectively for Rappahannock. On Wednesday night, Dana Hall’s 14 points helped Page County to a 41-35 win over host Rappahannock. Sophomore guard Sarah Smoot scored a career-high 13 points. il wl & Mil \ “50 TOP SHOPS IN THE SOUTH” Southern Living Magazine’s Nov. 2006 Editor’s Pick! COME IN AND SEE WHY! 307 Main Street Washington, VA Open Daily 10-6 540.675.1411 www.rhballard.com 1 Say Merry Christmas with Peebles Holiday Gift Cards! 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Group wants to get senior services on line By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer A regional partnership serving senior citizens is hoping to put local health information at the fingertips of Rappahannock’s elderly residents. If the plan comes to fruition, resources on health, aging and long-term care will be just a click away on the Internet. Aging Together - a Culpeper-based partnership of more than 100 individuals and organizations that serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties - is working on compiling and updating local information on a Web site called SeniorN a vigator. The site, which can be accessed at www.seniomavigator. com, has a function that allows people to search by location, service and other variables. 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Franklin Street in Old Town Warrenton next to Claire’s Restaurant at the Depot. 128-1 OOf 1: ia Next Step shows big results By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer In two years, Next Step, a Rappahannock County High School college and career access program has inspired youth to dream big about their future. They also discover the information and encouragement that will take them there. These days, Next Step director Miranda Hope and her co-worker Lauren K. Ross are reminding Rappahannock High School seniors about deadlines; SAT deadlines, College application deadlines, scholarship application deadlines, all the while encouraging them to form a plan. “Our goal is to help them find the right plan for their future,” said director Miranda Hope. Building futures Together, the Next Step team offer a comfortable atmosphere that has Rappahannock County High School students stopping by to share their hopes and dreams. “I haven’t found out yet,” said one senior, as she swung by the office to update the team on her college application, “I should know sometime tomorrow by 3:00.” As Ross helps another senior look at application requirements the excitement of opportunity fills the room. “A lot of high school aged kids think that there are barriers keeping them from college: psychological, financial, or academic,” Hope said, “I feel that it is my job to remove those barriers.” Rappahannock results Hope has already received several appreciative letters from her college students and their parents, thanking her for the help and support. She glows with pride as she tells the stories of several students who once thought college was impossible. “My biggest goal is to level the playing field,” she said, “I want to give every qualified kid a chance.” Hope’s commitment to the program is shining through with impressive results. In 2005, Next Step’s first year, 55 percent of student graduates went to college or trade school. In 2006, 72 percent of the graduating class went on to seek higher education. Hope helped RCHS become an SAT testing center, which allowed more students to take the test. She also invested time into SAT prep workshops, enabling Rappahannock students to score well on the test. College field trips have become popular at the school, as the Next Step team has taken 175 students to visit 28 different colleges. “Statistics show that students are more interested in college once they see it for themselves,” said Hope. One of her biggest drives, however, is to build donations to the “Dream Fund,” a scholarship program to give kids financial aid. In 2005, Next Step collected $36,000 for the scholarship fund. In 2006, the fund received $70,000 worth of grants and pledges. “Having scholarship money helps me to make a big difference in helping a student go to college,” she said. “Even $1,000 can make a big difference in that decision.” k The statistics that Hope and Ross are most proud of, are those of first-generation college students coming out of Rappahannock County Public Schools. Three students from the class of 2005 were the first in their families to go on to college, while in the class of 2006, 19 first-generation students sought enrollment at a four year college. “First-generation kids are those who break the barriers,” said Hope adding, “parents who have gone to college usually make it more of a priority for their kids to do the same.” Future funding Next Step, a branch of Headwaters, was started with a generous, two-year grant from the Jack Kent Cooke foundation obtained by Headwaters Coordinator of Grants and Partnerships, Amy Silver O’Leary. Hope and some volunteers remodeled an old boy’s locker room that had been given to her by the high school. Members of the community donated some of the furniture while the school provided the program with computer equipment. In August of 2006, Lauren K. Ross, a Franklin Scholar from the University of Virginia, joined the Next Step team. The Jack Kent Cooke grant is set to expire on December 31 of this year, which has Hope and Ross pressihg the need for additional funding. Although the school board has included $5,000 for the program in their budget, the program needs an additional $35,000 a year for further operations. To donate to the program, call Hope or Ross at the Next step office at 540-987-8335 or e-mail them at neststep® headwatersfdn.org. RCHS shows well in academic competition By Christine Krapf Special to the Rappahannock News The lineup should have scared Rappahannock County High School away from entering the Governor’s School Academic Competition on Saturday morning in Richmond: Fairfax’s Thomas Jefferson High School for . Science and Technology, Walter Johnson of Montgomery County, Md., State College High School, Pa., Stuyvesant of New York City, and Raleigh Charter, N.C. But Rappahannock - the smallest public school entered - did not fold. 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Middleburg woman trains dogs to work with disabled By Haley Huie Rappahannock News Staff Writer Colleen Hayduk combines her love of dogs with her desire to help people; she’s a puppy raiser. Hayduk, a Middleburg resident, nurtures puppies for Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit organization that provides assistance dogs to those with disabilities. She currently has two yellow labs — Katie IV who is 14 months old, and another 10week-old puppy, Freda IV. Katie is much larger than Freda, but anyone can see that the pintsized puppy makes up for ter small stature with her energetic, playful personality. She likes to initiate toy tug-of-war games with Katie in Hayduk’s kitchen. Hayduk said puppy raisers teach the dogs 30 core commands they may need during their service. Although they are obedient and perform commands when she calls them out, the labs roll around in the floor and behave like any other pets when they have leisure time. The two gregarious puppies also have canine companions on the large farm. Hayduk has two border collies and describes herself as a dog lover. She trains horses and explained that her flexible schedule allows her to spend as much time as possible with the puppies, which makes training much easier. Hayduk cited an average expense of $2,000 to $3,000 finraising a puppy, but said the Middleburg Animal Hospital and Journeyman Saddlery donated supplies and services to help with her finances. She said there are resources and mentors involved with the program that can make the process much eas Masters From Page A1 student at the high school in the late 1990s. History of trouble Masters has been charged with vandalism and breaking and entering before. In 2001, Masters and two other juveniles were convicted of similar crimes for destroying the interior of Montpelier, the 18th century mansion located near Sperryville. The three did an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to the historic site. Lt. Smith was one of the lead investigators of that incident, and personally arrested Masters. He is currently being held in the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center awaiting direct indictment by a grand jury, in a court date set for January 8, 2007. ier on prospective puppy parents. “As long as you’re willing to work hard, put in reports and go to classes - pretty much anybody can do it,” she said. Puppy raisers are required to take the animals to classes twice per month, but Hayduk said she takes her labs once each week. She said the network of people involved with the program is tight-knit and there are chatrooms set up to help support both new and old puppy raisers. Those who meet for classes discuss the things their animals are doing well and what strategies work best for them. Their ages range from retired to a girl who is a student in high school, according to Hayduk. Hayduk said in addition to being able to work with the puppies, she liked the idea of the dogs being free for those who demonstrate a need. In this program, the dogs are sent back to CCI Regional Headquarters in Long Island, N.Y. to receive six more months of advanced training before being tested and placed with people enrolled in the program. They can be assigned to children or adults and may assist those with hearing disabilities, physical disabilities or become facility and therapy dogs. Hayduk said she loves working with CCI and plans to continue raising puppies in the future, but is not looking forward to turning Katie over for her final training in February. Hayduk said the center holds a ceremony and allows the puppy raisers to see the progress of the labs that graduate from the program, making it easier for those who are giving up the puppies they helped raise. “It’s so hard - it’s going to be awful’,” Hayduk said. 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Governor Kaine is scheduled to submit his budget amendments * and address the General Assembly’s money committees on Friday, December 15. “In today’s knowledge-based economy, we are working to make sure that our young people have every opportunity to succeed across the educational continuum, and we also are in a position to move teacher salaries closer to the national average,” Governor Kaine said. “Our budget amendments will enhance remedial reading and math programs for elementary school students. We also will establish several pre-kindergarten pilot programs as we continue to work together to strengthen both quality and access to Virginia’s public and private pre-K network." “We also recognize that the need for additional education or training.beyond high school has become universal,” Governor Kaine said. “Our amendments will continue the focus on moving from academic competence to excellence, preparing students for their continued education at a community college, four-year college or technical training program.” “A generation ago, a college education was not a requirement for a comfortable, middleclass life,” said Virginia Secretary of Education Tbm Morris. "Ibday, a college degree is no guarantee of financial security, but individuals with- . <mt some postsecondary education have little chance of finding satisfying work that pays well.” , Secretary Morris is working with the Governor’s P-16 Education Council to align educational programs, from preschool through college, to ensure that : each stage of the system pre- ^ pares students well for the next - stage. ' Governor Kaine’s budget amendments to support public * education include the following. Public school employees are the backbone of this continuum, and Governor Kaine’s budget amendments will include nearly $64 million to fund the state’s share of a three percent salary increase for teachers, including instructional and support staff, effective December 1, 2007. Earlier this year, Governor Kaine secured teacher salary increases and a requirement See KAINE, Page A10 r 1 ASK the Arborist i By Jamlo Wood | L&A. 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Business Briefs Northern Piedmont Community Foundation awards grants to community organizations The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, (NPCF) awarded grants to the Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper and the American Children of SCORE from its Now & Forever Fund. The Now & Forever Fund, established in 2005, is an unrestricted fund created to provide support to nonprofits in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. The Blue Ridge Chorale of Culpeper, Inc. received a $250.00 grant for a sign language interpreter to sign a choral concert. The Blue Ridge Chorale is a choral group whose members come from Culpeper and surrounding counties. The American Children of SCORE received a $500.00 grant. This grant will allow children with financial need to participate in the program. The American Children of SCORE is a non-profit music education and performance organization for children ages 8-12 whose students come from Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Clarke counties. The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation is a public charity established in 2001. Over 700 community foundations exist in the United States, with 27 in Virginia. For more information on establishing a charitable fund contact Elizabeth Henrickson at 640-349-0631 or P.O. Box 182, Warrenton, VA 20188. ACT teachers wanted ACFs Visiting Teacher Program seeks four teachers from middle school, junior high or high school with experience teaching minority students. Started in 1995, the Visiting Teacher Program brings teachers from across the United States to ACT’S national headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa. During their six-week stay, teachers will use their classroom experience and expertise in one of two ways: lb review, evaluate and develop ACT’S test materials and make recommendations for improvement. Or to review and develop instructional support materials that will be used to orient teachers to the many uses of ACTs tests. Secondary school science, mathematics and language arts teachers are eligible for the program. Minority teachers are especially encouraged to apply. The six-week program begins June 18 and runs through July 27, 2007. Teachers will receive a stipend of $5,500 and round-trip transportation between their home and Iowa City. ACT will secure and partially subsidize housing for the visiting teachers. LaDonna Strasbaugh, a math teacher from Ardmore, Oklahoma, who participated in the program during the summer of 2006, said, “Writing the units taught me a lot! I also enjoyed and learned from watching (the teachers) work together. ... The workshops were wonderful.” To apply, teachers need to submit a completed application, available online at ACT’S website at www.act.org/path/ secondary/visit.html Teachers will also need to send a current resume and two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their professional background. 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Spiritual Care Support Ministries awarded ExxonMobil Grant Spiritual Care Support Ministries has received a $1,473.77 grant on behalf of the Exxon Mobil Employees’ Favorite Charities Campaign to fund their programs. The Spiritual Care Support Ministry Program is designed to help people who are ill, dying and bereaved and those who journey with them. “This grant will enable us to give support to people in need as well as give training to people so they can effectively know how to support those who are ill, dying and bereaved and those who journey with them.” said Chaplain Liz Danielsen, President of Spiritual Care Support Ministries. “Our goal is to promote healing in the lives of those who are suffering and to educate the public to their needs.” “Our employees set a new giving record this year,” said Patrick Dexter, Headquarters Community Relations Advisor for Exxon Mobil Corporation. “We are pleased to support local health and human services organizations in the Greater Washington area; supporting organizations where we live and work is a basic principal of community relations at Exxon Mobil. It’s important to all our employees that we be active community members.” Employees and Exxon Mobil Corporation contributed over $2,000,000 to support hundreds of different nonprofit organizations. The Exxon Mobil Employees’ Favorite Charities Campaign provided employees with the opportunity to choose a charity with 100 percent of their contribution going to the designated charity. Exxon Mobil’s corporate contribution will be distributed to local health and human services non-profit organizations based on employee designations. Kaine From Page A8 that all teachers receive regular evaluations. Funding also is provided to implement several Start Strong pilot programs to improve the quality and availability of prekindergarten programs. The Governor will propose an additional $4.6 million in funds through the Virginia Preschool Initiative to be used in new pilot programs to test implementation practices for expanding pre-K through public-private partnerships. The pilots also will model innovative features such as a single point of entry for parents to find the best match in their community for their preschool-age child. Governor Kaine also will propose $2.9 million to pilot a voluntary quality ratings system to help parents assess early childhood education programs. In Virginia, half of public school children identified as having trouble reading in the first and second grades are not receiving the additional assistance they need. Early Reading Intervention is a program designed to provide eligible students in kindergarten through third grade with services necessary to improve their reading skills or their ability to develop reading skills. Governor Kaine is proposing a $4.1 million budget amendment to cover 100 percent of eligible first- and second-graders. The number of students who successfully complete Algebra I by eighth grade is a key benchmark that predicts future success in secondary and postsecondary education. The Algebra Readiness program currently serves seventh and eighth grade students who are at risk of failing the Algebra I end-of-course test, a requirement for high school graduation. Tb address the recent drop in Standards of Learning math test scores, Governor Kaine will propose $3.9 million to extend this program to include students in grade six.

School News from Around the County WAT ■% vvaKeiieia Country Day School Focusing on the true meaning of Christmas This past week’s WCDS assembly began with the relighting of the first candle of the Advent wreath, and a first grader lit the second candle. Head of School Kathleen Grove reminded the students of the importance of focusing on of the spiritual and giving aspects of this holiday season, rather than the commercial side. Six students from the upper school Spanish classes took the stage to sing “What Child Is This” and “Deck the Halls” in Spanish, accompanied on saxophone by 11th grader Alex Shafran. Next, the Latin students assembled to sing “Adeste Fideles.” Mrs. Grove recognized the winners of the Inn at Little Washington art contest: Bemie Cieplak, Monica Marciano, Shivam Mehta and Caroline Murray. She also congratulated the winners of the Samuels Library Christmas Writing Contest: Gena Boice, Kathryn Phillippe, Parker Rose, Tatumn Vaught, Megan Kelley, Brier Clough, Will Mullany, Bret Heddleston, and Brittany Spence. VliHrinia .Tiiminw Classical League awards On November 19-20, a group of 20 WCDS students attended the Virginia Junior Classical League Convention held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The number of Latin students from around the state attending the convention reached 1,221 persons, including a variety of academic, artistic and dramatic competitions relating in some way to the ancient language. The 20 Wakefield students, who are taught by John McMahon and Welby Griffin, brought home 55 awards. Winners Students from Rappahannock County who won awards are Jessica Coello (7th in Large Models, 8th in Jewelry, and 9th in Latin Derivatives); Bret Heddleston (2nd in Mythology, 4th in Roman History, 4th in Vocabulary, and 8th in Roman Life and Culture); Katie Huang (5th in Vocabulary, 6th in Modem Myth Story, and 6th in Dramatic Interpretation). Ian McCool (8th in Vocabulary); Will Mull any (2nd in Ink Drawing, 3rd in Classical Geography, 4th in Pencil Drawing, 4th in Roman History, 7th ' in Mythology, 9th in Omnibus test and 10th in Overall Standings, Grades 5 - 8); Christine Pankow (5th in Roman Life and Culture, 6th in Reading Comprehension, 9th in Mythology, 9th in Vocabulary, 10th in Roman History); and Alice Silva (2nd in Jewelry and 5th in Pottery). Chappell’s Corner New procedure for visitors to enter the schools Most doors at both Rappahannock County public schools have been locked during the school day since October. Signs have directed visitors entering the schools to check in at the office. On TYiesday, January 2 - the first school day after the Winter holiday - the schools will strictly enforce that all persons entering the schools during school hours enter through one front door, report to the school office, STUDENT CAROLERS: Wakefield opened a recent assembly with Christmas carols. Photo Courtesy ot Kathie Russo sign in, and if authorized to do so, obtain a visitor’s badge. The only exceptions to the badge procedure will be RCPS employees from other locations who wear employee photo Ids; Sheriff’s Office personnel in uniform, and local fire and rescue personnel in uniform. On January 2, there will be posts and ropes in place to guide visitors to the appropriate office door. Persons who enter through other doors or who bypass the required sign-in procedures will be asked to leave, and the School Resource Officer will be notified. The College Board announces AP Scholar recognition Recently, RCHS received notification from the College Board - the group that runs the Advanced Placement (AP) Program - that several current RCHS students and recent graduates have earned special recognition based on their performance on AP tests over the last few years. Earning the designation “AP Scholar,” which is granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams, were: Josh Makela, son of Ron and Jan Makela; James Forrest Marquisee, son of Stephen and Donna Marquisee; Jesse r Palmer, son of Jan and Michael Besecker and Greg Palmer; and Thomas Clay Vickers, son of Ron and Layne Vickers. Earning “AP Scholar with Honor,” - which is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams - was Patrick Treanor, son of Bob and - Kathryn Treanor of Amissville. Community invited to Holiday Concerts on Dec. 13 & 14 The award-winning Panther Bands are preparing to take the stage for their annual holiday concerts this week. On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., RCES will host the Holiday Middle School Concert, featuring the Grades 6 & 7 Chorus and the Grades 5,6, & 7 Bands. RCPS events Dec. 14 - Jan. 1 Dec. 14, 10 a.m. CCLC PreK Mother Goose Buddies to RCES; 2-5 p.m. Band Fruit Pick-up at Rappahannock Co-op; RCES Holiday Middle School Concert featuring Grades 6&7 Chorus and Grades 5, 6, &7 Bands with performances at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 to 5p.m. Band l Grace Episcopal Church 6507 MAIN STREET, THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA 20198 Celebrating with joy the unconditional embrace of Christ’s love. ADVENT SERVICE BEGINNING DECEMBER 3, 2006 REGULAR SERVICES SUNDAY at 7:45, 9 AND 11 AM. Education for all ages at 10 AM Child Care 9 to 12:30 Tuesdays Holy Eucharist at 9:15 am Wednesdays in December at 6:30 pm CHRISTMAS SERVICES, 2006 Christmas Eve December 24, 2006 4 PM Family Service and Pageant 11 PM Festival Eucharist Caroling begins at 10:30 PM 11 AM Christmas Day Service 10 AM Sunday December 31, 2006 10 AM Sunday January 7, 2007 The Rev. Caroline Smith Parkinson, Rector The Rev. Kedron D. Jarvis, Assistant Rector The Rev. W. Brown Morton, Priest Associate Sam Carabetta, Organist Choirmaster 540-253-5177 Fax 540 - 253-5193 www.gracechurch.net Meadowville Fa Humors • Jumpers • pox Humors (540) 270 8531 5753 James Madison Huy. Tho Plains. Virginia *See wt hsiit inr nune iteluils »you, mi in\hnrspy .< um fruit pick-up at Rappahannock Co-op. Dec. 16,8 a.m. to noon, Band fruit pick-up at Rappahannock Co-op. Dec. 18j Rappahannock School Sports Association (RCSSA) Meeting, 6 p.m. at RCHS library. Dec. 19: Last day to order graduation announcements and caps and gowns. Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. , early release for Winter Hobday. Dec. 21 to January 1: Winter holiday. RCPS Athletic events, week of Dec. 14 - 20 Dec. 14: JP Girls’ BB at North Fork Middle, 4 p.m.; Girls’ BB at Page JV, 6 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15: JP Boys’ BB home vs. North Fork Middle, 4 p.m.; Boys’ BB home vs. Page JV, 6:15 p.m., Varsity 7:30p.m. Dec. 16: Varsity Wrestling at Tandem Friends School, 10 a.m.; Varsity Boys’ BB at Randolph Macon Academy, 6p.m. Dec. 18: Boys’ BB home vs. Luray JV 6:15 p.m., Varsity 7:30p.m. Dec. 19: JP Boys’ BB at Luray 4 p.m.; Girls’ BB at Wakefield Country Day - JV, 5p.m., Varsity, 6:30p.m.; JP Girls’ BB home vs. Luray, 4p.m. Dec. 20: Girls’ BB at Brentsville JV, 6 p.m., Varsity 7:30p.m. I Your journey to a Healthy Heart Front Royal starts in £0? J-' -f We do a lot of things here every day that might surprise you. including cardiovascular diagnostic testing, acute care and medically-supervised cardiac rehabilitation. Warren Memorial Hospital maintains a close relationship with the Heart & Vascular Center at Winchester Medical Center for patients who need invasive cardiac procedures and surgery. For more surprising.infer mation, including a list of our outpatient cardiovascular testing and cardiopulmonary services, cheek us out at www.valleyhealthlink.com and click on "Warren Memorial I losoita! " We’re caring for our community, one person at a time. WValleyHealth Warren Memorial Hospital 1000 North Shenandoah Avenue Front Royal, VA 540-636-0300 Academic From Page A6 115-80 win over Raleigh Charter B, and a 90-70 victory over Clover Hill’s B team. The Panthers lost, 370-70, to Princess Anne, a governor’s school hear Virginia Beach; 395-60 to Stuyvesant; 270-80 to State College B; 270-45 to Thomas Jefferson B; and 260-90 to St. Anne’s Belfield. Rappahannock’s participation in Saturday’s tournament ended a busy week. On Wednesday, the Panthers finished 17th out of 31 state high schools in the fall Knowledge Masters Open. Rappahannock rolled up 1,314 points, 90 points more than 18th-place Wilson Memorial, one of the Panthers’ Region B competitors. Overall, Rappahannock finished 266 out of 783 teams competing from around the world. On Monday night, Rappahannock County scored an impressive 260-85 win over Clarke County, but fell apart in its second match to arch rival George Mason. The Mustangs scored a 330-100 victory over the Panthers in Group A Bull Run District action Monday night at Manassas Park. Only a week earlier, Rappahannock County gave the Mustangs an outstanding match in losing 275-185. The Panthers had little or no trouble with Clarke County, which lost its 2005-06 Region B-qualifying starting lineup to graduation. After the opening round, Rappahannock held a 100-10 lead. ; “We did really well in the first round, so I figured that I might as well stay with the starting lineup instead of substituting,” said Naser. The same cannot be said about Rappahannock’s match with George Mason. The Panthers had just 10 points after the opening round against the Mustangs. “(The match) ended up the way I expected it to,” said Naser. “But I expected it to be closer.” The Panthers recovered to score a 190-115 win over Manassas Park, but they certainly made the competition interesting. After .the first round, Rappahannock only led by 60-40. “I think we were thrown off-balance after the Mason match,” said Naser. “It took some time for us to recover. Fortunately, we did.” «'Ll mich*«rf aram botanical atam laaveapiacear 21* long, polished aluminum $85 Carter & Spence KINK J KWKltRY « KI.KCANT (ilPTh 41 main street. warrenton ph: 540.347jB18d «*t*ndad Sc*d*f hour* * doc*mb«r-open *un«$«y*.

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The shopping team had the store open merely two weeks after Ludwig decided to re-open the store. Now, What’s New Con• signment and Boutiques offers a well-compiled collection of items for sale. For those who do not want to list items on E-bay or in classified ads, Ludwig offers prime retail space to display saleable items from folks looking to clean out their closets. During the holiday season, Photo Courtesy of Kathie Russo YOUNG AMBASSADORS: Students from Wakefield Country Day School won - for the second time - the Academic World Quest contest held during the Model UN Conference. Rappahannock News sr COLORFUL GIFTS: Ludwig is eager to show j customers the new things she has in her consignr store. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Chartie Sptering Ludwig has filled her store with tasteful gifts, holiday designer clothing and fashion jewelry. She also has displayed numerous holiday decorations, dinnerware for 80 people and selections of furniture. A large posting board lists larger items for sale, including three acres of mountain property. Other wandering shoppers are allowed to post wish lists in order to pique fp mi wM fpf fife sM|ii 3®?ip 7* ^?fcj m i v iz *\w& »vry ■f.» <e* i4 A; * * ;Mii* A GET YOUR Rappahannock or Culpeper office to receive your free... 07 Calendar “A Glimpse of the Northern A V Piedmont’ jm 2007GREATER PIEDMONT CALENDAR TimesCommunity.com if the interest of possible seller. ^ Ludwig also has several items from craftsmen in the area, including walking sticks, note cards and hand-painted items. As weekend tourists wander in and out of the store, locals stop by to drop off items, visit, and browse for new items. “It’s like Christmas,” Ludwig said excitedly as she burrowed through a box of antique bone It china, “you never know you are going to get next” What’s New Consign and Boutique haw regular 1 on Friday evening, Saturday Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6] Ludwig encourages peopt stop by any time she is store. lb sell or buy an item, call Wynn Ludwig at (540) 987-8344 to make an appointment WCDS students participate in Model UN conference By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News A group of eight students from Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly recently traveled to Greenville, North Carolina to represent their school at the 9th Annual East Carolina University (ECU) Model United Nations Conference. This is the third consecutive year that a Wakefield team has participated conference, which challenges the students’ knowledge of world affairs, powers of persuasion, public speaking skills and ability to cooperate and build coalitions. The conference - attended by over 220 students from 17 high schools - was held over a threeday period. During the course of the event, the team members participated in a variety of sessions, debating topics related to global politics. Wakefield senior Jody Green received an award for individual excellence while “representing” Portugal in the mock Security Council session of the conference. At the conclusion of the conference, senior Amir Arsalan, “Secretary-General” of the WCDS Model UN Club, led Wakefield to a thrilling victoiy in ECU’s Academic World Quest, held at the end of the conference. The Academic World Quest tests students’ knowledge of current events, international politics, and topics related to current U.S. foreign policy issues. Having won the contest in 2004, this marked the second time that WCDS emerged victorious against all the other participating schools. This year’s WCDS team, consisted of Amir Arsalan, Megan Baker, Dan Carrier, Emma Clark, Jody Green, Kate Kevis, Dan Perry and Cat Ibth. The trip was chaperoned by WCDS history teacher Charles Cowherd. 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Wakefield Country Day Owls got game Both the boys and the girls varsity won games against Fredericksburg Academy on December 7. Katherine Russo scored a career-high 17 points while Chantel Paul added 12, winning the girls game with a trouncing score of 42-15. The varsity boys won their game with a score of 47-37. Patrick Dale scored 20 points during the game while Ben Luke scored 11. Saturday, the Wakefield Country Day basketball teams played in the Nike-sponsored Life & Breath Foundation tournament at Wakefield School in The Plains. The girls team lost to Cape Henry Collegiate from Virginia Beach 49-26, with Chantel Paul scoring 17 points. The varsity boys succeeded in winning their game with a 59-48 victory. Patrick Dale scored 24 points while Ben Luke added 12 points for the Owls. Following the match, WCDS was 4-2. Wrestlers hit the mats By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County high School wrestlers went to Swoope, Va. last Saturday, as individual athletes hit the mats to try out their new skills. “It went well,” ' said Wrestling Head Coach Eric Brown, “What we want for the team right now is mat experience.” Connor Miller won all four of his matches and was undefeated. Heavyweight Jeremy Diley also performed well, winning three of his four matches. “Diley lost to a kid who had a lot of experience,” said Brown, “He was a single-A kid, so he should get another chance to beat him in the district.” Foreign exchange student Arne Utne wrestled 'or the first time, coming back with a 4-0 record. “He seems to be learning a lot in practice and is catching on quick,” said Brown. Utne also played in the Varsity Football team this fall. Other competitors included Davy Torrence, who began the season with a 3-1 record, and Will Downing, who stands at 22. The team will head out to the Harrisburg Christmas Ibumament this weekend. The tournament will include 15 other teams. “We’re not so much worrying about being a dominant team,” said Brown about his new team. “We are just looking for some mat experience.” Get... NEWS to Me Your TimesCommunity.com weekly eNewsletter Local news delivered to your desktop every week. Visit TimesCommunity.com and sign up to receive News to Me your weekly enewsletter. WE have a gift for in your life?! How about a Conversational I Spanish Class??, Classes start j4B* ,6thj^«y AbBey Achievement Center, Inc Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond 220 Culpeper St., Warrenton VA 540-351-0826 Photo by Richard Lykes CHRISTMAS ARTISTS: Patrick O’Connell, chef and co-proprietor of the Inn at Little Washington, greets the winners of this year’s Christmas Card Contest. From left, Bemie Cieplak, Keelee Armor, Catlin Welch, Sara Thornhill and Caroline Murray. Other winners were Monica Marciano and Shivam Mehta. Card Contest winners announced On Sunday, December 3, certificates and awards were given out for the Inn at Little Washington’s second annual Christmas Card Contest. Over 200 entries were received from children ages 12 and younger for this year’s contest. The $250 grand prize, was won by Keelee Armor, 10 , a student at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Keelee’s painting, which depicts a graceful swan and the Inn’s two Dalmatian mascots, will be featured on a Christmas card. The winning entries are on display at Gift Shops of The Inn at Little Washington’s during the Holiday Season. 1_LLJ I func*doo>al (adj) designed for or capable of a particular function or use. ■FT.TFP functional furnishings Opsn Tuesday through Saturday Store Hours: 10am - 6pm 52 Main Street, Historic Otd Town Warrantor) 540349-7706 arsrwrshsMMsfumlsMnesxom ,i!l '; ft' • Medical servicesare first class /*.•,> ' - *1 : Care is patientcentered < •; pS And it’s close to ’where '-‘J: -A*r$g; 1V4 _ •: . ■ i*•*• - ,v; s.1 ■■■V taSCi, A 7$£}V & ft- ‘ Advanced procedures, once only available at bigger hospitals or medical centers, are now available at Culpeper Regional Hospital From ,: minimally invasive spine surgeries to laser 1 prostatectomies and computer assisted total knee replacements, the good news is that our Board - Certified surgeons can treat most conditions and injuries. Right here at home. •. III t I I Individual patient comfort and personalized ' , .**vWC* f -1#': attention, throughout your stay i$ our top priority^ fA‘ ■Aitk 'XAs technology advances and new mediations are ■' developed, we do our very best to bring these to your community’s doorstep. I. v/’SV 2* ',4 Marie B. Gtoudeman, MD General Surgeon Susan M. Wilcox, MD Anesthesiologist & Regional Hospital 8 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-829-4100 • www.culpeperhospital.com • v

Photos by Lili Duvall HIS OWN MUSIC: Ryan Benyo on the keyboard, at the recent talent show sponsored by the RCHS Broadcast Journalism class. TRI-COUNTY FEEDS I 4230 FROST St. MARSHALL, VA 201 IS 540 364-1091 www.tricountyfMds.coM Talent show rocks WINNERS: Josh Makeia, part of the trio Object2Nothing, which took home the $75 cash prize. By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News Because teacher Natalie Hill soldiered on, there was indeed a show to watch last Friday, Dec. 8. She overcame difficulties, to be sure. Half the acts failed to show, the lights were not working properly, and the person handling the spotlight.was absent. With an audience of some three dozen scattered about the auditorium, Hill introduced the half-dozen acts that did appear, one by one. The contestants included four music acts, one stand up comic, and one poetry reading. Evan Espinola played the saxophone. His act was followed by that of his mother, French teacher Lorraine Dusit, who brought her acoustic guitar, delicate voice that would remind one of Joni Mitchell, and a song of her own composition, “Words." The third act was fifth grader Will Thompson, who presented a comedy stint featuring an imaginary hand puppet. Eleventh grade student Evonne Pullen - who said she is inspired by her mother and her aunt, who both write poetry - read a poem of her own entitled “Freedom:” A somber cry a pleading voice to those ones who live with dreams an amber sky upon grace mourning hopes beyond iridescent skies this a memoir to be told upon the heart and soul and chased beyond the wind for this our time and our voices are meant to be heard beyond a parallel heaven freedom in our grasp at last Ryan Benyo sat at the keyboard to play and sing two songs that he had written. / The final performance was that of the trio Qbject2Nothing, comprised of Jonathan Hale on tLeLisboric The Oldest Continuously rating tph. In America Since 1797 !g: Reservations Recommended ." 7783 Main St. • Middletown, VA ft/* (he aSertaiis of Rl 11 & l-8i Ex« 3<Si 540*869-1797 677-869-1797 Wayside Inn’s famous peanut soup Corn Crab Bisque Selection of Homemade Salads Fresh Herb Basted Cornish Game Hen with wild rice and chestnut stuffing . 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The band played “Simple Bliss.” As Hill told the audience, nearly half the acts - five of the planned 11 — had canceled at the last minute. She praised all of those involved, noting that there were students who have worked very hard over the past few years to get such talent programs going. Hill had arranged forjudges, who chose Object2Nothing as the best act of the show. The trio took home the $75 dollar cash prize. Hill hopes to build on this first-ever talent show, and have an even stronger program each year. James Lofton Rappahannock grandson named Soccer All-American James Lofton, 18, a former resident of Castleton and the grandson of Wilhelmina Price of Woodville, is one of four boys in Virginia out of 78 nationwide named last week to the 2006 All-America soccer team. The selection was made by by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). “Nothing was given to James,” said German Peri, Lofton’s coach for the Braddock club in Northern Virginia. “He really worked for it. He is always trying to improve himself - on the field, in the weight room, with summer camps and training.” Lofton is committed to playing on scholarship next year at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), ranked 15th in the nation in the most recent NSCAA poll of Division 1 soccer schools. Lofton has played soccer on some kind of team - often more than one in the same season - since the summer of 1993, when he turned 5 years old. During his early elementary years in Rappahannock County, Virginia, he played on teams coached by his father, Jim Lofton, a scholarship football player at Virginia Military Institute in the early 1970s. Jim Lofton’s father is a wellknown high school football coach in Georgia. “I always thought James would switch to playing (American) football in middle school, but it didn’t work out that way,” said his father. Now James’ dad has joined him on the soccer field - as a referee. A left-footer, Lofton tends to play on the left or middle, sometimes being shifted midgame from defender to striker, or vice versa. “James is such a versatile player, I will play him wherever I need speed and strength,” said Coach Peri. At age 13, Lofton played for a year in Cambridge, England, on an “A” level youth team. From age 14 until the present, he has commuted two hours from his home in the Shenandoah Valley to northern Virginia to play club soccer. Lofton has played on DC United youth teams in the Super Y League, and on state and regional Olympic Development Program teams. In 2003, his DC United U14 team placed third in the nation. He has played in tournaments in France and Spain, including a youth version of the World Cup in September. For his role on his high school team at Eastern Mennonite in Harrisonburg, Lofton was named to the AllState team of independent schools for the last two years. He also was named to the NSCAA’s All-South regional team both years. “Getting named AllAmerican doesn’t change anything,” said James. “I still have to work hard every day to get better - there are lots of better players than me out there.”

December 14, 2006 www.timescommunfty.com Conyers House celebrates silver anniversary Jv . IS7»-' P. £ r'* t+Zf* i Jr * By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Norman and Sandra CartwrightBrown bought a historic home on Slate Mills Road in 1979, they had never been to Rappahannock County before, Sandra had. never stayed in a bed and breakfast and there were no bed and breakfasts in the county. Oh, how things have changed. At the time, the couple had a second home at Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., and they were searching for a weekend home that was closer to their year-round residence in Chevy Chase, Md. An old house, located about eight miles south of Sperryville, seemed to fit the bill. In 1981, looking for a project to fill their newly emptied nest, the couple opened the Conyers House Country Inn and Stable as a bed and breakfast. It was the only bed and breakfast in the county when it opened, which seems hard to believe 25 years later. Rappahannock's robust hospitality industry currently includes at least 20 bed and breakfasts and country inns. “When the children went away to college, I thought, Well, we can try this,’ “ Sandra said. “And. bingo! We started a whole industry.” Sandra said she often tells guests, “I had never even been to a B&B before opening Conyers, but it seemed to me it couldn’t be too unlike motherhood. The skills are the same: tolerance, humor, good organization, flexibility and financial good sense. “ Sandra said she and Norman kept the house in Chevy Chase for several years while business at Conyers steadily improved and other B&Bs sprung up around the county. Finally, they decided to complete their move to Rappahannock. “Slowly, it just grew and grew and other people jumped on the bandwagon,” she said. Fronr commune to inn ‘ Sandra said she was told the oldest part of the house was built in 1790 by a man named Bartholomew Conyers - hence the name of the inn. In its early days in the first half of the 19th century, the building housed a general store < called Conyers’ Old Store and later Fink’s General Store. The property passed through multiple hands and underwent several additions before becoming a hippie commune and falling into Photos courtesy of Sandra Cartwright-Brown RESIDENT GREETER: Francie, one of the Cartwright-Browns’ two Jack Russell terriers, stands outside the Conyers House. disrepair in the 1970s. Sandra said she has heard stories of goats being allowed to wander through the house during the hippie days. “A good number of people in the county still remember partying in the Conyers House,” she said. To put it mildly, the Conyers House needed some work when the Cartwright-Browns first bought it. But Sandra said she had a good feeling about the house. “Itjost looked solid and it looked like something that we could take our time working on,” she said. “From the time we bought it, we had guests within two years.” The Cartwright-Browns expanded the house and installed plumbing, heating and electrical systems. As the bed and breakfast grew from the original five guest rooms to the seven rooms it has today, it outgrew the B&B status determined by the state health department. Any lodging that has more than six bedrooms is classified as a country inn, which requires a restaurant license and a public well. So the Conyers House, still claiming to be the first bed and breakfast in Rappahannock, became a country inn. Sandra said the Conyers House’s early success was launched by a Rappahannock News article in December of 1981. The article, which was written by then-editor Daphne Hutchinson, caught the attention of staff members at the Inn at Little Washington. Having no j. HAPPY VISITORS: Sandra Cartwright-Brown, right, poses with the Heppinstal family, of Singapore, near the kennels of the Thornton Hill Hounds. ON THE HUNT: Billy Dodson, of Thornton Hill Hounds, begins one of the Conyers House’s many Sunday fox hunts. guest rooms at the time, employees at the Inn began to refer customers to the Conyers House. Horsing around The Cartwright-Browns are not the only full-time residents at the Conyers House. The See CONYERS, Page B7 “24x30" by Pam Pittinger he Middle Street Gallery is pleased to announce the selection of six new artist-members and a special show of their works from Jan. 5 through Jan. 28. The new members (and their media^are Benita Gowen (Rappahannock County landscape watercolors) of Flint Hill; Linda Tarry (mosaic sculptures) of Washington, Va.; Matthew Plumb (paintings) of Middleburg; Pam Pittinger (acrylic abstractions) of Amissville; Jo Levine (fine-art photography) of Sperryville and Washington, D.C.; and Gary Anthes (photography) of Castleton and Arlington. For more information, please contact The Middle Street Gallery at 540-675-3440 or go to their website at www.middlestreetgallery.org Hi “Valentine [Meow]” by Linda Tarry “Harmony “Pines and Fog” by Jo Levine

Religious Notes Little Fork Episcopal Church invites the public to join them for a series of special Christmas celebrations during the month of December. A series of potluck Advent suppers will be held at the parish hall on Wednesday evenings this month. The next Advent supper will feature a presentation by the Rev. Tbm Hayes, entitled “the meaning of Advent.” Two suppers are scheduled for Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. The congregation also invites the public to attend two special events on Sunday, Dec. 17. First the annual Christmas Pageant will be held during the 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and traditional service. It will be followed by a joyous birthday party for Jesus during the 10 a.m. coffee hour in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome to come and join this celebration! A Children’s Christmas play will be presented at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, December 17, at 9:45 a. m. The title of the play is “The Prayer Chain .” An Advent worship service will follow at 11a. m. and the public is invited. A special Christmas Eve worship service will be held at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, December 24, at 11 a. m. The public is also invited to an Christmas Eve Candlelight Service that evening at 7 p. m. For more information, you may contact the church office at 675-3336. Plan to spend Christmas Eve with family and friends for a Community Candlelight Service at Spenyville United Methodist Church. Hear the Christmas story through Scripture and cherished hymns. Celebrate Holy Communion and experience the worshipful peace of singing “Silent Night” by candlelight. The service begins at 8 p.m. An offering will be received and it will be used to address recently discovered structural problems of the church building. Believers and seekers of all ages are welcome! Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Christmas schedule: December 17 - Flint Hill UMC Christmas Program 6:30 p.m. < December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion 8 p.m. at Sperryville UMC. AD are welcome. Woodville Baptist Church invites . everyone to its annual church Christmas program and dinner on Sunday, December 17 at 6 p.m. This year the youth or Woodville Baptist will present the drama “Burnt Cookies.” Come find out the real reason for the season, as directed by our pastor’s wife, Margaret Larrimore. The annual church Christmas Dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. And Santa Claus will be making a visit to delight children of aD ages! We invite everyone to come and bring your favorite dish as well to share, or just come and enjoy the food and fine folks of Woodville Church. Woodville Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas service on Sunday, December 24 at 11 a. m. There wifi be Christmas music and singing, and a special message from our pastor, Paul Larrimore. This wifi be a special and very solemn event. Everyone without a permanent church home is invited to come and participate and be blessed. Then on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 at 6 p,m., WoodviDe Baptist Church wiD have an informal Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Communion. This wiD be a time of carols, sharing our favorite Christmas poems or readings, and gathering together for Communion. You are invited to attend,especially if you have never been to this type of Christmas Eve Service before, First night of Hannukah Havura Ktana - a friendship circle of Jews and their friends who are exploring and strengthening their relationship to Judaism - is celebrating the first night of Hannukah early evening on Friday, December 15 at the home of Rabbi Carla Theodore. AD are welcome to take part in a vegetarian/dairy pot luck meal. We will gather at 4 p. m. The Hannukah and Shabbat candles wDl be lit at 4:20. After sharing Hannukah stories, and learning a , Hebrew song, we wiD eat at 5:30. If you would like to take part call Rabbi Theodore for directions to her home and guidance in what food to bring. Her number is 540-547 -4465. AreaChurches AS Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a. Sunday School 10 a.m. » Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. V A, Hope Hill Baptist Church .f/ Pastor: John W. Lines ;1> Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ? .;•* Worship Services 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amlssvllle Baptist ?i ; Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. 0 ‘ If Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. ; Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. ! Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins §| Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodvllle Baptist Pastor: Paul Larrimore Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening ministry, children’s ministry 7 p.m. Wednesday: Devotions and prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Amlssvllle Full Gospel ;< Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II ' *«*«*m. Sunday: Sunday School 10 ajn. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m.' V ^5 Bastor: Rev. Leah DeLong ^ Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 sum., Children’s Church' during the WMShp service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a m X call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 a.m., Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. _ Sperryville UMC - Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. ' |' Mi Amissvllle United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Edward “Ned* VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. ^ Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. Is :?? St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after .masses "fm . v § m First Baptist Pastor: Or. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector; Rev. Jennings W. Hobson IU Meditation 7:00 a.m. vf Sunday: HOly Eucharist 18 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. r Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30ajn. r'.*s . . ,, Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. .‘a: Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Discipieship Class 7 p.m. •Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. ' Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. Gkt Brown Bible Pastor John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. , Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist . Pastor Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor. Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and tturd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor Oallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Children & Youth Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Oranae Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Find your new home WAthe Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 Neu& How wonderful to relax by a bright Are after being odiMe in the cold! Relief run* through your body In a soothing rush as the warmth envelopes you with open arms...a welcome respite from the frigid, biting air. Our spirit needs warmth and light Just as much as our body does. We need a source of soothing, spiritual warmth to relieve the chill of life's disappointments and i hurt feelings. Is there such a place of comfort? God Is our source of spiritual warmth. 18:28 says. “You, O Lord, krep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness Into light.” Visit your House of Worship each week. There, in an atmosphere of welcoming love and you can rest in Ihe spiritual comfort of His arms. ABERDEEN^ BARN ± LJ J. 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 Maranatha Baptist Church The church is located on U. S. 211, just west of Route 229. The church was established in 1974, and for the first seven years, the congregation met in the Amissville home of its first pastor, Clyde R. Woodard. In 1981, the church moved to its present building. In 2001, Pastor Woodard, after 27 years of ministry, retired for health reasons. Albert Payne became pastor after Woodard’s retirement. “We are a warm and friendly church that loves people. We especially love to have visitors,” said Payne. As an independent church, Maranatha Baptist does not belong to any national or regional organization. “God is our overseer,” Payne said. Regular Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6:30 p.m. A mid-week prayer meeting and Bible study is held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The church’s Homecoming Day is held each year in August. Three revivals, spring, summer, and fall are held each year. Announcements are published prior to the revival with specifics. Also the church hosts missionaries during the year whenever they are in the area. For more information about Maranatha Independent Baptist Church, call 540-9878780. L Lee-Birckhead exchange vows The marriage of Carolyn Lee, daughter of Loretta Lee and the late Thomas E. Lee Sr. of Washington to Edward Lee Birckhead, son of Warren Lee and Hazel Mae Birckhead of Warrenton took place September 30 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in SperryviUe. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Jon Heddleston, with wedding music by Lorraine Dusit. The bride was given in marriage by her two brothers, Bryant and Pat Lee, both of Washington. The bride wore a classic traditional gown of strapless ivory champagne satin. The bouquet consisted of yellow ambiance roses with peach roses with yellow Gerber daisies and mums with winter berries burn designed from the Village flowers of Warrenton. Maids of honor were Holly Childrey of Washington, daughter of the bride, Brittney Lee, niece of bride, Washington. They wore champagne long spaghetti-strap gowns. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Lee, cousin of bride, Culpeper, Tammy Lasher of Warrenton, sister of the groom, Diane Sealock of Front Royal, friend of the bride. They wore blush long spaghetti-strap gowns. The flower girls were Carleigh Sealock from Front Royal, and Tymbor Lee from Washington. The best man was Lee Birckhead, father of the groom. Ushers were Arren Birckhead, brother of the groom, and friends Gene Beach, Strick Payne, and Chris Thorpe. The ring bearer was Brennan Lasher of Warrenton. Musical performers were Birth Announcements -wmmm David Martin Bird Loock It’s a boy! David Martin Bird Loock was bom on December 5 to Don and Christina Loock of Amissville. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 ounce at birth. • • • It’s a boy! Gregory and Julie Banks of Washington are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Carter Elijah Banks. Carter was bom on October 13 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Morgan Gregory Banks. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins of Washington. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Banks of Leon. Maternal great-grandparents are Virginia Cloud of Washington and the late John Cloud, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper and the late Nelson Jenkins, and the late Addie Keyser of Washington. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins of Whiteshop and the late Seldon and Eliza Banks. • • • It’s a boy! SPC Christopher and Terri Graves are proud to announce the birth of Thomas Jackson Graves, bom October 31 in Anchorage Alaska. SPC Graves is formerly of Chester Gap and is currently serving in Iraq. uaroiyn Lee weas Edward Birckhead Southern Access Band, from Warrenton. The wedding cake was ' designed by a friend of the bride, Jan Thomas of Culpeper. The cake was seven tiers high and each layer consisted of seven different cake flavors. A reception followed at the ‘ Fauquier Moose Lodge in' Warrenton hosted by the • groom’s parents. 7 Sherri Woodward, of* American Image Salon was the • hairstylist The photography work was by David Clanagan of Washington. The bride, a graduate of .' Rappahannock County High" School, is employed by J 1 McKinney Homes. The groom, a graduate of' Fauquier High School, is employed in his family business, - Lee B. Enterprises. « The couple spent their hon-; eymoon in Gatlinburg Term., - and is now residing in' Washington. '

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. Please be sure to include the name and telephone number of someone to call for information. Holiday wreaths and garlands Get your greenery at the Packing Shed Wood shop. For more information call Heidi Eastham at 683-6656. Help feed the needy Gray Ghost is sponsoring a special holiday food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. All non-perishable food and monetary donations qualify you for a drawing to receive free tickets to one of Gray Ghost’s popular events! Winners will be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 937-4869. Your tree is waiting Hearthstone School is selling freshly cut Norway Spruce Christmas trees through Dec. 24; generously donated by Moosehill farm here in Rappahannock County. The trees are $40 each, and all sizes are available, up to 14 feet tall. Trees may be purchased in front of the school. Come early for the best selection. Questions? Please call the Hearthstone School office at 987-9212. Old Sperryville Bookshop marks final days with a 50% off Holiday Sale December is the final month before the Old Sperryville Bookshop closes its doors. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December all new and used books, greeting cards, prints, gift wrap, and holiday cards will be 50% off. Furnishings and business equipment are also being offered. Sale hours are Fridays and Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays 11-5. For more information call 987-8444. Griffin’s offerings Thursday night, Trivia night, with music by Richard Brady Friday night - Acoustic classic rock by Robbie Limon Sat night - Reggae by Street Legal Monday - Sushi night For information, call 675-3227 Dec. 14: Lantern Walk through Washington Hearthstone School will hold its annual Lantern Walk through the streets of Washington, Virginia. Students and friends should meet at the fountain across from the Inn at Little Washington at 5 p.m. All community members are invited to participate in this event, which celebrates the return of the sun, as the Winter solstice marks the turning of the year and the slow return to longer days and warmth. The telephone number of the Hearthstone School is 9879212. Dec. 14: Holiday homes tour 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. Dec. 14: Shooting match Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company, 596 Castleton View Rd, Castleton will hold its last shooting match of the 2006 season. Practice will start at 6:30 p.m. and shooting will start at 7 p.m. A special match will be held in which a live hog will be the first place prize. Thanks to all who participated this year! The telephone number at the Fire Company is 937-4110. - - *■ tfiac-.... ■■ Dec. 14,15,16: Got fruit? Fruit ordered from the school band members will be distributed at the Co-op on Thursday & Friday, Dec 14 & 15, from 2 - 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8-12 p.m. The high school band members will also sell fruit by the bag (oranges, grapefruit & tangerines) on Saturday morning, Dec 16, at the Co-op and post offices throughout the county. Get your Vitamin C and Florida sunshine! For information call Kathryn Treanor at 937-5794. Dec. 15: Tuxedo affair The Fauquier Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting a gala affair on December 15 at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. The event, dubbed the Black Tie Crystal Ball Soiree, will not only delight its participants with music, dancing, fine dining and an exciting auction, but will also help raise funds for this vital community organization. Attendees can look forward to live music, provided by the 20 piece St. Thom Cats band. Tickets may be bought individually or by the table. Individual tickets are $250. Sponsorship ads may also be purchased for those who would like to support the event but are unable to attend. For more information please call ,-ina Marengo-Frank at (540) 349-2516. Dec. 16: Christmas Dinner The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department invites one and aH to its annual Christmas dinner at the carnival grounds on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Tree lighting and caroling at 4 p.m. Bring your own ornament for the tree. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share; ham and bread will be provided. Kids: have your picture taken with Santa! For more information, call Stephanie Crawford at 635-5091 or Chris Ubben at 635-6094. Dec. 17: Children’s play The Washington Baptist Church will present a Christmas children’s play on Sunday the 17 at 9:45 a.m. The title of the play is “The Prayer Chain”. An Advent service will follow the 11 a.m. service. There will be a special Christmas Eve worship at the church on Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. The public is also invited to a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. For more information call the church office at 675-3336. Dec. 18: RLEP Board of Directors meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Board of Directors meets at the library, with social time at 7 p.m. and business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The proposed electrical power transmission line through Fauquier County, plans for our 2007 Aitemative Energy Expo, and our 2007 agenda and budget will be discussed. Members and the public are welcome to attend. Visit www.riep.org for RLEP program news and details. Dec. 20: Free Clinic The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on Dec. 20 at the County Health Department on Main St. in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at (540) 347-0394. Dec. 21: Winter arriving We will hold a solstice celebration at RappFLOW’s monthly meeting. As winter begins officially on this day, we will meet at RappFLOW headquarters in Sperryville, next to the Old Schoolhouse, beside the Thornton river. Weather permitting, we will light a bonfire at the riverside to hail the new season. Bring food to share, if you wish. All welcome. Questions? Call Beverly at 9374744. Dec. 21: Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) will be raising money for Project ASK (Association for the Support of Children with Cancer) on Dec. 21 from 5-8 p. m. at Cold Stone Creamery in Warrenton. Please come out and support Project ASK and enjoy delicious ice cream. The telephone number for the Creamery is 540-349-8077. Jan. 2: “Weight Watchers” Losing Weight is closer than you think. Starting Jan. 2nd, Weight Watchers is coming to Rappahannock County High School, Tuesdays at 4:30 p .m. Registration is free; pay only the weekly fee of $12. Other packages will be available. For more information contact: Kelly Settle 987-8575 ext. 22. Jan. 2: Nominations due The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, Inc., will celebrate its 30th Annual Black History program on February 25, 2007 by honoring “Black Pearls”, our local history makers in the community. Persons who have contributed significantly in their community are eligible. Persons from the following 8-county area (that include the Wayland Blue Ridge Association) are eligible: Madison, Greene, Orange, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Louisa, and Culpeper. To nominate someone, please provide thq following: your name, mailing address and phone number, the nominee’s name, mailing address, phone number, and a brief biography (1 page) of your nominee’s accomplishments. Forward all information to: WBRBA Women’s Auxiliary Black Pearls, 20001 Ellis Rd., Lignum, VA 22726 or email: wayland_blueridge@usa.com. For more information, phone 540-399-1539 or 540-987-8064. Nominations are due by January 2, 2007. Jan. 13 Mountain music benefit The band Chesham Creek will perform at the Washington fire hall in a benefit for Cory Keeley. Five-year-old Cory suffers from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). The band, famed for its moun-, tain music, will play from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a minimum ten dollar donation at the door. Please join, have fun, and help the family with the medical costs. Donations are also accepted at the Rappahannock National Bank, P. O. Box 179, Washington, Va., 22747, to the Cory Keeley Charity Fund. For information call Sarah Mawyer at 540-937-4201. Essay Contest The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73, cordially invite all Rappahannock County students, grades 112, to participate in an annual essay contest. We encourage any public, private or home schooled student to apply his or her knowledge of history. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will be honored at a special ceremony. Essay instructions and rules may be obtained at the Rappahannock County Library, the Rappahannock County Elementary School, or Rappahannock County High School. All entries are due by March 1, 2007. Questions? Contact Cheryl Taylor 987-8026. Upcoming Events Previews Community Environmental | Project: Maish Land Needed! Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is looking for local landowners who are willing to allow the school’s -Environmental Science class to erect nesting boxes on their property. -The school is looking for suitable wood duck habit - marshy, muddy, creeks, beaver ponds, etc. are the types of land most suitable. Placement of the boxes would take one day, and boxes would be maintained annually. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Jeff Perry at 540-7434395. -- ■ —. ..- .-- --.— - - ■■ mmm&i m A Candlelight Festival of . Nine Lessons and Carols . v' A Sunday, December 17 at 5 p.m. m . The Grace Church Choirs Organ and Brass Samuel Carabetta, Director Organ and brass lend a joyful tone to the Grace Church Choirs’ presentation of this beloved holiday service of read- *; ings and music that originated at King’s College, Cambridge, England. Performed in the serene and radiant ■ beauty of candlelight, the program will feature music arranged by Rutter and Willcocks in addition to traditional Christmas carols for all to sing. The service begins at 5 p.m. , Sunday, December 17. Early seating is advised, and childcare is available. For further information please call Grace Church at 540-2535177 or visit our website www.gracechurch.net Directions to Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, VA From Interstate 66, take Exit 31, The Plains, to Route 245 North. At the T-Intersection, turn left on Main Street, Route • 55 West. Grace Church is located in the first block on the left. A parking lot is located on the west side of the church. Grace Episcopal Church • 6507 Main Street The Plains, Virginia 540-253-5177 Holidays at Mount Vernon The Holidays at Mount Vernon gives visitors an enchanting glimpse of an early-American Christmas, Washington style. December 1, 2006 - January 6, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily, visitors can learn about Christmas traditions and see the Mansion prepared for the holidays. An elaborately recreated holiday dinner will be displayed in the large dining room with the Washingtons’ famed “Great Cake” as the centerpiece of the feast. Free copies of the “Great Cake” original cake recipe and a version adapted to the 21st century will be available. Mrs. Washington’s “Christmas Pye,” - made by stuffing a pigeon into a partridge, then a goose, and finally into a turkey will also be on display in the kitchen. Exclusively for this event, the rarely-seen third floor will be open to the public. While touring the third floor of the mansion, visitors can see the refurbished Martha Washington garret chamber, where Mrs. Washington resided following her husband’s death. The estate is open Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Holidays at Mount Vernon is included in regular estate admission: $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-11, and free for children under 6. Since 1860, over 80 million visitors have made George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens the most popular historic home in America. Through thought-provoking tours, entertaining events, and stimulating educational programs on the Estate and in classrooms across the nation, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.* Mount Vernon is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies’Association, America’s oldest national preservation organization, founded in 1853. A picturesque drive to the southern end of the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon is located just 16 miles from the nation’s capital.

Obituary Cleo G. Fulbright Family in Castleton I Cleo Grady Fulbright, 82, of Fredericksburg, died December 6, at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community Center in Culpeper. She was the widow of Rev. Charles T. Fulbright. Mrs. Fulbright received her associates degree from Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Richardsville, Va., and attended church services at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community where she was a resident. She had retired from Stafford County Schools as a bookkeeper after 25 years of service. She is survived by two daughters, Martha F. Cannon and her husband, Robert Lander, of Castleton, and Vicky F. Mergenthal and her husband, David, of Fredericksburg; three grandchildren, Ashleigh G. Cannon and J. Michael Cannon both of Castleton, and Alden M. Mergenthal of Fredericksburg. Additional survivors include three brothers, Claude M. Grady of Morganton, N. C., Charles L. Grady of Monroe, Ga., and Kenneth G. Grady of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Whisnant and Mrs. Charles Poteat, both of Morganton, N.C., and a devoted friend, Charles S. Tulloss of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Fulbright was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas P. Grady, and a sonin-law, James M. Cannon. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 18, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fredericksburg, VA. Online guest book at covenantfuneralservice.com. The tree is up and the date’s been set' That’s right friends, everything is in order and coming together for a wonderful celebration of the Christmas spirit again this year. Those of you who braved the cold last year can attest to your neighbors just what a wonderful moment it was when the Chester Gap Baptist Church choir let their voices echo off the mountain side while that beautiful tree was all aglow. It was a wonderful memory that I’ll hold onto for the rest of my life, I can promise you that. This year not only will there be the lighting of the community Christmas Tree but a dinner Oh, Tannenbaum I saw my breath for the first time this season last week. And I thought, December?... that’s pretty late for Rappahannock County. Usually we’ve had snow by now! And it reminded me that we are halfway into December, and Christmas is creeping closer! A few days later I went shopping for a Christmas tree. Not for my house, because now I travel down South for the holidays. Although I miss a tree in my own home; the smell, the lights, the ornaments that have a special meaning from years past, and the tradition of trimming the tree and hanging the stockings together with loved ones, I look forward to driving down to spend the day with my family. And being with my family makes up for it all. But the tree I was getting that day was for the Tavern, and it was a task. For the first time ever, I was picking out a Christmas tree all by myself. The first place I went didn’t have any trees. 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Spacious brick rambler, numerous out buildings, just under n acres. Priced under market @ $525,000. Butch /.unlti, Broker, GR1 ABR butch <« rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew tbartifa earthlink.net 1X1 www.RappahannockRealEstatcResources.com DB Chester Gap Chris Ubben 635-6094 bigshowl995@ yahoo.com to follow the caroling as well! , All that is asked is that you please bring your favorite covered dish to share with everyone as the Fire Department will provide the ham, bread, and drinks. Also as a special bonus there will be one very special guest coming to see the children that night: he’ll be flying in directly from the North Pole. That’s right kids, it’s none other than the man himself.. .Santa Claus! The Christmas Tree lighting and caroling will begin at 4 p.m. this Saturday the 16 and dinner will start at 5 p.m. in the Fire Department’s banquet hall. I hope you all will make it a point to come out and join in the fun and fellowship with us and we are all looking forward to seeing you there. A small taste We got a small yet pointed taste of what is to come this Winter. It seems that just the other night, if you were one of those folks either out and about, or peering out your window, then you know just what I’m talking about. We had a real big dusting of snow blow in here on Thursday night but nothing appeared to stick or hold over until morning. It was really something to see with the snow coming down in spurts and the wind blowing so hard that at times it made it appear as if a full-fledged storm had blown in here. I know it’s a pain to drive in and causes a lot of problems but I can’t help but look forward to the firs$ snow fall of the season. I gues^ it must be a holdover from when I was a child, mayb4 something I just never quite got out of my system whili growing up. Either way the signs appear to point to us getting a real good dose of all we want of the stuff this year. So makg sure you’ve got the necessary items packed away in your vehicle to keep everyone saft and remember to slow it down when it starts to come down and let’s all just try to take it in stride this year. J Flint Hill Liz Reardon (540) 675-3227 lizgriftav@ earthlink.net The second place had plenty of trees, but no one to sell one of those lovely trees to me, drat. Next on the list was a place that I knew sold trees, yet it was bare - why? Now I was running out of options. I had one hour to find a tree and no tree lot in sight. Then I happened to remember passing the flea market in Front Royal, who had trees. Trees! I pulled into the parking lot dreading the notion that I may be out of luck...again. I parked and* got out the car, relieved to see two people tending the lot. The first tree I saw, I bought. It was perfect for the space in the Tavern! Cecil and his assistant (who I think was his daughter) held up the tree for me to see, carried it to my car and secured it with their own twine. It was an eight foot Blue Spruce, and it cost $45, no tax, no labor, just a fresh cut tree from Browntown with customer service heavy in tradition and pride. What a bargain! And then I remembered: the hunt for the perfect tree shouldn’t be easy! It involves some luck and the right people coming together to make a dream happen. In a way it’s a miracle - which is what the holidays are all about! So whether your tree be fresh cut, real (to be replanted) or synthetic, I hope this for you - gather ‘round it with your loved ones, enjoy the wonderment that it brings, wish upon its star and believe in the miracle of the season. Impurity} Thoughts; by Randy Minter GRIEVING IN THE EXTREME Traumatic grief is a virulent form of bereavement which, without treatment, appears to promote sleep disturbances, anguish, and physical ailments. It is thought that those exhibiting traumatic grief tended to have overly relied on their departed loved one to cover up underlying insecurities. “Normal” grief triggers feelings of depression, personal worthlessness and despair. But traumatic grief represents a distinct form of bereavement characterized by searching and yearning for the deceased, disbelief that a dead partner is really gone, avoidance of reminders of the spouse, bitterness and guilt over the death, and hallucinations of seeing or hearing the lost loved one. Treatment for this form of grief often addresses issues of security and trust that stem from childhood. Everyone who loses a loved one expresses some degree of grief. Handling the details of a funeral or other commemoration ceremony may seem overwhelming. At MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are poised to assist you in your time of need, 24 hours a day. Reach us at 540-347-3431. We will offer you unparalleled assistance in determining how best to honor the deceased. We invite you to tour our 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, location. Let us be there for you. Ph ase send your questions or comments to my office or e mail me at: moserfli@blackhawke.net “Moderate lamentation is the right of the dead; excessive grief the enemy of the living." - Shakespeare „7 (73 Waiting for supper.... but, we had to eat out. I The Best Gift of All It was eleven degrees at the house this morning. That surely doesn’t put you much in the mind for fishing, but that is what I have been doing for the last several days. Linda and I went to the Outer Banks to try out a little camper and to see if we could catch a striper in the surf. The camper worked out fine; the fishing was a tad slow. One strike in three days, but there was an epic struggle in the pounding surf, and after I got him up close enough to look him in the eyes, the hook pulled out. Needless to say, I was a bit disappointed. A veteran of the sport happened by while I was trying to get this leviathan of the deep onto the shore. I asked turn what I had done wrong, and he said, man, you didn’t do anything wrong. Sometimes, they just pull loose. So, that’s why they call it “fishing,” and not “catching.” Anyway, as often happens, I recalled the words of my dear mother, who always encour Brady's Clark Hollow Rambunqs Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com aged us to, “just do your best, son.” I could truly say I had done my best. But, sometimes, you do the best you can, and you still come up short. That, my friend, is called reality. And, how you deal with it is more of a measure of the individual you are than the balance sheet of your wins and losses. Truth be told, that was only a fish that got away, hut the lesson is the same, TTiere were times, as a kid, when I tried to game the “do your best” system. I would bring home a report card that wasn’t the best I could do, and try to pass it off as my best effort. It was amazing how my mother could look at that report card, and then look at me, and I knew she knew that I was slacking. You see, loving parents have a way of knowing th$ capabilities of their children to a very fine degree. And the best parents know how td encourage, to support, and te praise their offspring such that their best effort is the natural thing to do. I hope you had or have parents like that: There are few greater gifts. And I hope that when the hook pulls out, you are comfortable knowing you gave it your best effort. ' May your holiday season be filled with love and warmth and family and friends. Andfor those of you that celebrate Christmas, remember what it really is all about, and give thanks for all the truly great gifts in your life. * Reaching out during the holidays! As we’re all deep into the preparations for Christmas, it’s worth it to take a minute to think about taking some time this month to help in a larger cause. It’s great to give gifts to those we love. In fact, I think it’s hard to beat that for fun! But most of the people I love don’t really need what I’m giving them for Christmas. And some of my time and energy would no doubt be better focused on helping the less fortunate, the forgotten, the lonely or even the endangered. So in today’s column 111 focus on some opportunities we all have to do just that! I’ve mentioned the Amiss ville Community Christmas Baskets in this column before. Collections are now underway for food for those in need right Amiss vi lle Julie Emery 937-2315 Julie@ JulieEmery.com here in our community. Did you know that this year there will be approximately 95 baskets distributed locally? I’ll bet most of us had no idea that much need existed right here in Amiss ville. And you still have time to help. Food can still be contributed at the Amiss ville Post Office and many other local businesses. Amiss ville Girl Scout Troop 143 will be at Hackleys General Store December 16th from 9-12 a.m. collecting both food anc} donations. Or, if you can’t ge^ out, consider sending a check to help with expenses. Checks should be made out to Amiss; ville Community Christmas Baskets and should be mailed t6 Amissville Community Christmas Baskets at P.O. Box 75' Amissville, VA 20106. Give generously and help make someon^ else’s Christmas really special this year. A special thanks from me to Nancy Nicholas for keeping me up to date on the organization’s activities! Gray Ghost Vineyards is also helping to feed the needy this holiday season. They are sponsoring a food drive to bene^ fit the Culpeper Food Closet^ See AMISSVILLE, Page B6 mmmmm .mm -mam mm JENKINS HOLLOW—The Hazel River Runs Through It! Sits high on a hill overlooking the Hazel River w/ breathtaking views of Old Rag and Hazel Mtns. 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.. I The Living Nativity - What an opportunity to see the true meaning of Christmas: a beautiful outdoor, living nativity with a real-life stable, and real, live people dressed as Mary, Joseph, the wise men, and the shepherds, and even a star way up high on a pole. \ This past Saturday evening, Dec. 9th, a living nativity was enacted at the red shed beside the library outside of Washington, Va. This was the 29th year that the Rappahannock Charge of United Methodist Churches, which consists of Willis Chapel, Sperryville and Flint Hill have organized and performed this event. They 6re currently served by Pastor Leah Delong. The living nativity is very peaceful and beautiful and is a real reminder of Miat Christmas is really all about. Anyone interested in participating next year, or for more information, contact Judy Burke at 635-2473 or Margaret Ann Wayland at 687-8260. Washington I Jan Clatterbuck I 675-3338 jclatterbuck# timespapers.com Christmas shopping in the county Local artist Thomas Mullany has created a beautiful Christmas card for the Ballard’s shop. Mullany’s artistry is now selling as singles or sets of cards, entitled “MidWinter Moonlight, Rappahannock, 2006”. The painting itself is also available for sale. Their whole shop is stocked with everything for everyone’s Christmas gift list—soft & cuddly animals for the kids, stunning jewelry, purses and loads of scarves for the ladies, and handsome silk ties, cashmere scarves & cotton boxer shorts for the men. Not to mention tons of Christmas votives, candles, and pretty Christmas dec orations for the home. Stop by and see what they have! The Washington Baptist Church will present a children’s Christmas play on Sunday Dec. 17 at 9:45 a.m. The title of the play will be “The Prayer Chain. “ An Advent worship service will follow the 11 a.m. service and the public is invited to attend. There will be a special Christmas Eve worship service held at the church on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. The public is also invited to a Christmas Eve candlelight service that evening at 7 p.m. For more information, you may contact the church office at 675-3336. lime to buy that Vitamin C and Florida sunshine Fruit ordered from the school band members will be distributed at the Co-op on Thursday & Friday, Dec 14 & 15, from 2-5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8-12 p.m. Band members will also sell fruit by the bag (oranges, Photo cogrtesy of Ann Keyser STARRY NIGHT: The Living Nativity is an annual event during December. grapefruit & tangerines) on Saturday morning, Dec 16, at the Co-op and post offices throughout the county. Lee Jackson Day Chesham Creek will be Holiday giving I have almost finished my Christmas shopping. However, there is one gift that I have yet to give. I want to donate anonymously to someone in the community who needs support. There are so many organizations that provide that service in Rappahannock and, as I read about them in the paper or receive donation solicitations, I am grateful that the commercial side of Christmas is balanced by our community of caring. All of us know of people who fall behind on rent and utilities because of illness and loss of work, death of a parent, injury, etc. I know that the true spirit of giving in Rappahannock will once again reveal itself during this holiday season. Holiday joy at Cliff Miller’s School House “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” filled the School House to overflowing on Sunday and drew a full house on Friday and Saturday nights! The talent of our children and adults of all ages was showcased in a play that opened up our hearts and minds to the generosity and kindness of the human soul. Linda Orfilia’s magnificent voice filled the hall with lilting music that continues to linger in my mind. The number of people who contributed behind the scenes made this a memorable event. Thanks so much to Ki’s guest director Charlene JamesDuguid for her work in bringing this complicated play to us and to Cliff and Lucile Miller for making the School House available while planning is in transition for the property. SCORE Association Office moves to Herndon, Virginia Sperryville’s charm is in the number of small businesses of all types that operate here, both on and off of Main Street. I have previously written about SCORE so that we Sperryville Barbara Adotfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 will all have this resource information. If there is a small group that would be interested in having a representative from SCORE come to talk with us about their services, please let me know and I will work with the Sperryville Business Alliance to set up a meeting after the first of the year. Call me at 987-9706. Here is some updated information about SCORE: The SCORE Association is relocating to new offices in Herndon, VA, on January 1012, 2007. This will be a larger office that better meets the association's needs. SCORE’S Web site, www.score.org, and toll-free phone number, 1800/634*0245, will remain the same. For more information about starting or operating a small business, call 1-800/6340245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Or, visit SCORE on the Web at www.score.org. Since 1964, SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business," has assisted more than 7.5 million entrepreneurs and small business owners through free counseling and business workshops. More than 10,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters serve their communities through entrepreneur education dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. Feedback There are two columns that I have written that have generated the most feedback. The first was the column about tourism and the second was about my Thanksgiving with my mother. One direct result of the former is that the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (Planning District 9), regional initiative on tourism promotion, has now recruited some of our local folks to join that group to sit with our current representative. The latter seemed to touch the hearts of several people who are, or who have been, caretakers for aging parents. I was touched deeply by the responses from those who contacted me. Holiday shopping and driving tips i With the holiday shopping Reason in full swing, thieves and fraudsters are doing a different kind of shopping of their own. The Virginia State Police (VSP) Insurance Fraud (1FP) and Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E AT.) programs want to make sure the Commonwealth's citizens stay safe and epjoy the season's festivities. H.EA.T. and IFP offer the following safety tips to -j protect you and you] family from the grinches who want to steal more than your holiday. 1. Always lock your car and take Sur keys with you. Don't ive your car unlocked and running even if you think you're only going to be a few minutes. It takes a thief only 12 seconds to steal a car. 2. Don't leave any packages or valuables in your car in plain view. Always lock them in your trunk or cover them so they are not readily visible. Thieves know there are more packages in cars this time of year and are on the lookout for them. 3. Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area, and always lock it and take the keys. Don't make your car an easy target for thieves. Twenty percent of the cars stolen have the keys left in them. 4. Always approach your car with keys in hand and check the back seat of your car. If you see suspicious activity or someone is loitering near your car, don't approach it, and if possible, notify the police. , 5. Be wary of people who offer you the right-of-way out of a parking space or indicate that that it's okay to proceed. Scammers will motion to you that it's okay to pull out of a narking space, only to have their partner in crime crash into you with their vehicle, and you're the one who will be at fault. 6. When driving, don't follow too close. You may be setting yourself up to be the victim of a staged crash if the vehicle in front of you stops suddenly. 7. If you are in a vehicle crash, be wary of individuals who don't want to notify the police or get a police report. Also make note of the number, ages, sex and race of the occupants of the other car along with the license plate number. It's helpful to carry a disposable camera in your car to document the vehicles' damage as well as the occupants. 8. Be mindful of people who approach your vehicle to ask for directions or change, or to hand out flyers. 9. Winter cold can be stressful on your vehicle. Avoid being stranded by making sure your vehicle's maintenance is up-to-date and your gas doesn't fall below a quarter of a tank. 10. Carry a cellular phone and know your emergency numbers: #77 for Virginia State Police and 911 for local police. If you have knowledge of a fraudulent insurance scheme or suspect you may have been the victim of insurance fraud, report the activity to IFP on the insurance fraud hotline at 1-877-62FRAUD (1-877-6237283) or visit www.StampOut Fraud, com. You may also be eligible to receive a reward of up to $25,000. The H.E.A.T. Program also offers a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to an arrest for vehicle theft. Call 1800-947-HEAT (1-800-9474238) or go to www.Heat Reward.com if you have information about auto theft. 14 Community Newspapers Sewing Over650,000Readers in Northern Virginia &The Greater Piedmont 540.675.3338 Northern Virginia performing at the Washington fire hall on Jan. 13, 2007. It will be for Lee Jackson Day, benefiting Cory Keeley. Cory has (ALL) Acute Lymphocyctic Leukemia and is 5 years old. There will be a $10 minimum donation at the door. The band will play from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come listen to good music and help the family. Monetary donations accepted at Rappahannock National Bank RO. Box 179, Washington, Va. 22747,Cory Keeley Charity Fund. For any information you may contact Sarah Mawyer at 540-937-4201. m V * 1 * ft Happy Holidays!1 Piedmont Property, Inc r •* Cordially Invites the Public for our * Christmas Open House Thursday, December 21,2006 1 4:30 PM-8:30PM Come join us to celebrate a great 2006! 12693 Lee Highway • Washington, Va 22747 •Mm 540-675-j 675 l Dap, % APPAHANNOCK EAL ESTATE ESOURCES Washington, VA 540-675-1190 3-Acre Building site Situated quietly in Piney Woods. Four-bedroom Perk. Southern exposures and winter Mtn. Veivvs! Butch Zindel, Broker, GRI ABR butch (tfrapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Trish Bartholomew tbarU(« earthlink.net www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com D 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 tog 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 ongmal century old' tog 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 M IB

December sky filled with jewels December is a prime month for star watchers willing to brave the cold under clearing-skies for a fine view of some of the brightest and most interesting objects in the night sky. For some of us the skies of December are filled with jewels. They are best appreciated with binoculars or a small telescope, some of them are visible to the naked eye. Possibly the easiest “celestial jewel” to spot in the December sky is the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. The Pleiades are visible high in the eastern sky after sunset throughout the month. lb most unaided eyes, this open cluster appears to only have five stars, but binoculars reveal dozens of hot blue stars. A small, widefield telescope reveals hundreds of stars against a dark blue background. Under dark skies the observer may be able to detect a faint bluish nebulosity around the Pleiades. Behind the Pleiades is a more obvious but less wellknown star cluster known as the Hyades. The Hyades is actually part of the V-shape that marks the head of Taurus the Bull. The Hyades is spread over a much wider area of sky than the Pleiades. This group of stars is best viewed with the naked eye or binoculars. Another open star cluster that can be detected with the naked eye is the famous Double Cluster in Perseus the Hero. The Double Cluster is located about halfway between the W shape of Cassiopeia and the fishhook shape of Perseus. The Double Cluster is actually two separate star clusters: NGC 896 and 884. Both are about 7,000 light-years from Earth and are only a few hundred light-years apart. In nearby Cassiopeia is NGC 7789. This cluster contains over 1,000 stars in an area roughly half the size of the full moon. Through binoculars this cluster is very easy to spot, showing a rich grouping of stars against the soft glow of the Milky Way. Astronomers estimate this star cluster to be approximately 1.6 billion years old, making it one of the oldest star clusters visible. Also in Cassiopeia is NGC 457. This star cluster is especially good for beginners (like myself) using binoculars or telescopes. NGC 457, also known as the “Owl Cluster,” contains over 100 stars, but is 9,000 light-years away. At that distance the stars of the cluster must be very luminous indeed. For those who don’t own a pair binoculars or a telescope, or for those who simply wish to admire the “jewels” of the night sky, the naked eye is the best observing tool. So if you can stand the cold, the stars and constellations of winter are especially the brightest and colorful, more so than in any other season to be seen. As Christmas draws near, the giving of gifts is on everyone’s mind. Especially the gift of jewelry. What more could a lady ask for? But for some of us, the sky is filled with the most wonderful jewels of all. Land, Washington, VA Rare opportunity to own a 1.4+ acre building lot in the highly desirable and charming town of Washington, Virginia. Tranquil BlueRidge mountain views. This property has been perced and town water hookup fees have been paid. Also offered in 2 separate lots. $379,000. Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored historic 3bd, 3 ba home on 17.5 rolling acres of fields, forest and stream. Small bam, garden shed, and historic cemetery. Separate 1 bd, 1 ba guest house. Beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, and large rooms make this the perfect hunt box in Rappahannock Hunt territory. Terrific pastoral setting. 5795,000. Commercial, Sperryville, VA Rare residential and commercial opportunity in Sperryville. Cozy 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage on 16+ acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. Old stone walls, mountain views, stream, and gorgeous frontage on the Thornton River. Commercial buildings on Lee Highway include large retail/officc space and a separate commercial kitchen. Ritencal rln.ieuvn in tvtw* l/\rv Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Major’s Hollow, Sperryville, VA 16+ wooded acres on a private right-of-wav near the Shenandoah National Park in Sperrvvillc. Springs, several bold streams, walking and riding trails, old stone walls and beautiful rolling terrain. Extremely private with several possible building sites to capture the gorgeous mountain views. $325,000. Little Long Mountain, Huntly, VA 25 acres on Iirtle long Mountain Road. Magnificent wooded parcel of hardwoods and rolling hills. Old stone wall along the road. With slight clearing, outstanding views can be had from upper elevations. Perfect estate parcel in Old Dominion Hounds territory near Flint Hill. S475,000. Highland Farm, Lakota, VA 30 acre estate on three tax parcels in southern Fauquier Counts7 on the Rappahannock River. Lovely views, manicured lawns, pool, koi pond, and historic stone guest cottage. l our bedroom main house with two master suites, jacuzzi and cathedral ceilings. 5 stall bam with foaling room, run in sheds, board fenced paddocks. $1,899,000. Alan Zuschlag 0 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Tangle wood, Ft. Royal, VA Clorgeous 4 bedr<x>m, 4 bath historic home with large 2 bedrtxim guest house on 2.5 acres overlooking the town. Fxquisite restoration ot period details and man\ upgrades. Ideal tor larger family, corporate retreat or Bed &. Breakfast use. SI,549,000. River Cottage, Overall, VA Well-built 3 bd, 3ba cottage on 10 gorgeous acres on rhe Shenandoah River, bull basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by GW National Forest and conservation land. Very private with excellent views of the Blue Ridge. I -arge barn/workshop, and picnic paviliion by the river. Great opportunity for fishing and canoeing. $619,000. True Ewe Farm, Flint Hill, VA Rare opportunity to own a turn-key livestock operation in pnme Rappahannock kxaboa large In me on 21.6 acres. bd, 4 ba. I ■taxed and cross faxed, 3 wells, run-in sheds, dairy/ creamery, hoop ham, garage, garden shed. /Ml new sheep dairy infrastructure that can easily be converted lor horses, other livcsttxk or winery operaboa Additional house and acreage available separately. $825,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 :V— ; Rkai.Estatk < lfTNK WOMIJI Make sure your firewood easures Do you know how much is in a cord of firewood? According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (VDACS) Office of Product and Industry Standards, all bulk deliveries of firewood for home heating are required to be measured in cords, or fractions or multiples of a cord. Therefore, if you purchase firewood to heat your home, you need to know the size of a cord to be sure you are receiving ail the firewood you ordered and paid for. Here is the answer: a cord is 128 cubic feet of firewood. That amounts to a pile of wood stacked in compact rows that measures 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 8 feet long (4x4x8 = 128). The pile could also measured feet wide,' 4 feet high and 16 feet long (2 x 4 x 16 = 128) or any other dimensions where the width times the height times the length equals 128 cubic feet. Firewood sellers know exactly how much wood makes up a cord and also know that most consumers lack this basic information. Legitimate sellers will deliver a full cord. Con artists, on the other hand, will take advantage of uninformed purchasers. Here are some of the ways they cheat buyers. Unscrupulous sellers may unload the wood after dark when the buyer cannot accurately assess the size of the load, and then demand immediate cash payment. Or they might unload when the residents are not at home, and come back after dark for pay ment. In a three or four-cord order, they may deliver a full cord and stack it neatly, then demand payment for the full order before delivering the remaining load, which may not be complete. Tb make sure you get all the firewood you paid for, VDACS suggests you get out your yardstick, tape measure or ruler to measure the stack of firewood delivered to you. According to the Department, it is very important to measure it before you use any of the wood so the measurements are absolutely accurate. VDACS offers these additional tips: • Arrange the timing so you or your representative can be present when the firewood is delivered. • Keep the delivery ticket or sales invoice as proof of purchase. • As an extra precaution, pay by check rather than cash so that you have a record of the purchase. • Write down the license number of the delivery vehicle. • If you determine the delivery to be less firewood than you paid for, first contact the seller to rectify the shortage. • If the seller does not cooperate, contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Product and Industry Standards. It is important that absolutely none of the fifCwood be used prior to the investigation by the Office of Product and Industry Standards. Firewood is not the only item a seller should leave with the buyer. The law requires that the seller present a delivery ticket or sales invoice upon delivery of any non-packaged fireplace or stove wood. In addition to the seller’s name and address, the ticket must contain the purchaser’s name and address, the date of delivery, the quantity delivered, the quantity upon which the price is based (if it differs from the delivery quantity), and the total price of the amount delivered. Virginia law prohibits the use of terms such as “face cord,” “rack,” or “pile” when advertising, offering for sale, or selling wood for use as fuel. If the buyer visually inspects a truckload of wood and agrees to a selling price for that load, the term “truckload” may be used. A standard pick-up truck usually holds about two-thirds of a cord. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Product and Industry Standards, toll-free in Virginia at 1-800-552-9963 or in Qie Richmond area at 7862476. Amissville From Page B4 They are accepting nonperishable food donations or monetary donations. Or if you’re able, why not do both? All donations will qualify you for a drawing to receive tickets to one of the events held at Gray Ghost this coming year. If you’re a winner, you’ll be contacted by phone and the tickets will be mailed. You can bring the donations to Gray Ghost Vineyards or mail your monetary donation. They are located at 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. They can be reached by phone at 937-4869. And there’s an opportunity to help our horse friends as well. Some people may think that’s a bit unusual. I grew up on a farm in the Midwest. And every Christmas Eve all our animals got double portions of food. My father said that he did this to honor the animals who had shared their stable with the baby Jesus. I still think it’s a sweet tradition and none of our animals seems to mind either! Theresa Fassett and Herman Spencer are traveling through our county in their 14 month trek to bring attention to the plight of the wild mustangs. Theresa has been traveling on her mustang, Keresan. Herman follows in the supply truck. They left their home in Vermont with only v in meir pocxeis ana a aeaication to stopping the slaughter of the wild mustangs. If you’d like to help in their quest, they are looking for sponsors, press contacts and any opportunities to speak to the public about this issue. They can be reached via mail at P.O. Box 714, Williamstown, VT 05679 or on their cell phone at 484-767-1045. No matter how crazy with activities your life is this holiday season, make time to reach out to those who need your help, your time and your love! «

Photo by Richard Lykes 125 YEARS: Norman and l Sandra Cartwright-Brown foun- ded the Conyers House • Country Inn and Stable in 1981. k ■ Conyers From Page B1 couple owns two Jack Russell terriers, a cat and five horses. . All the animals lend character to the Conyers House, but the t equines play a central part in ' the inn experience. „ “Each B&B or inn has its own niche and in the case of Conyers, it is the horseback rid_ ing it offers to guests and the ; public," said Sandra, who is also ' an avid fox hunter and often ‘ hosts hunting groups at the inn For the horse lover’s convenience, Sandra designed a porte cochere — a French phrase for a roofed structure that extends from a porch over a driveway — ' that connects to the rear of the . main house. Sandra said riding trips in Ireland and California have given her a better appreciation for the quality of the horse country in Rappahannock. In other areas, she said, the riding trails and the bed and breakfasts are not connected and guests have to take cars to get between where they want to ride horses and where they are spending the night. In Rappahannock, riding country is literally at the inns’ back doors. After those experiences, Sandra said she “realized how ' remarkable it is to walk from Conyers to four different farms to ride through spectacular scenery.” Matrimonial memories The Conyers House became even more “engaging" some 10 years ago when Norman became a licensed Celebrant of the Rites of Matrimony. Since then he has married more than 125 couples at the Conyers House and other locations in the . county. The Conyers House is not an average place for a wedding, and Sandra said the inn has hosted several memorable ceremonies. She said one that sticks in her mind involved a wedding party marching with poles that held a papier mache sun, moon and stars. AD the while, a yellow-suited guest played The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” on a tuba and smother guest accompanied him, slamming a pair of cymbals together. Another couple doubled the Rappahannock flavor of their wedding by exchanging rings made by Tbwn of Washington jewelry maker Chris Goodine. The rings were made the day before the ceremony at Goodine’s shop on Main Street. Visiting the Conyers House Anyone is welcome for dinner at the Conyers House, even if they are not staying there. The inn serves formal six-course dinners with a choice of several entrees by advance reservation. The candlelit meals, which are prepared by Sandra, are accompanied by a full-service bar and a small wine list. For room rates, availability and more information about the Conyers House Country Inn and Stable, call 540-987-8025 or visit www.conyershouse.com. The inn’s street address is 3131 Slate Mills Road, SperryviUe, VA 22740. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Photo courtesy ol Sandra Cartwright-Brown CANDLELIT ELEGANCE: Formal six-course dinners are served in the Conyers House dining room. , Wintertime gardening tips Indoor gardening Many of the potted plants you receive during the holiday season are not meant to be kept as permanent house plants. They were raised in a greenhouse and do not adapt well to the conditions in your home. Treat them like longlasting cut flowers—eryoy them as long as possible, but discard when they become unattractive. lb prolong the life of a flowering poinsettia, keep it evenly moist and protect it from being chilled or exposed to drafts. Keep it in full sunlight between 65 and 72 degrees F. Be sure to remove or punch holes in decorative foil around holiday plants or it will collect water and cause roots to die. Always cut off the faded flowers of your amaryllis so seeds do not form. Producing seed robs the bulb of energy that should go to next year’s growth. House plants with large leaves and smooth foliage (philodendron, dracaena, rubber plant, etc.) benefit if their leaves are washed occasionally with clear water to remove dust and grime, thus keeping the leaf pores open. Lining shelves or window sills with aluminum foil reflects light and provides extra light for house plants. Be sure there are no leaks that allow water to collect under the foil and damage sills. To avoid drying out cut Christmas trees, transport he tree covered with a cloth in the trunk of the car. At home, cut an inch or two off the trunk and plunge the trunk into a pail of warm water. Keep in a cool, heated, protected place until moved into the house. Mount in a tree stand or place the tree in a bucket of rocks and sand, and fill with water after tree is indoors Check water needs daily. Never allow the reservoir of your Christmas tree holder to go dry as an air lock can form in the trunk that can keep the tree from absorbing water again. Cut Christmas trees absorb between two pints and a gallon of water per day, so a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water is recommended. Make sure to check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. • Tb discourage insects from hatching when nuts, cones, and seed pods are brought indoors for holiday arrangements, place them in the oven on a low setting for an hour. On mild days, remember to check window boxes or other outside containers planted with evergreens to see if they need watering. Outdoors In some species, plant size impacts winter hardiness. A small, young plant may be killed while a larger plant may be hardy. Also, poor cultural methods and attacks by insects or diseases can weaken a plant, making it more susceptible to winter injury. Be careful when using deicing salts around driveways and wafts this winter. Salt is toxic to many flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawn grasses. A good alternative is to use sand, sawdust or a combination of each. If an ice storm damages your trees, prune the broken branches. In most cases, the wood fiber will not grow back and the branch will die. Remove snow from evergreen shrubs to prevent suffocation and brealring. Tap the branches gently. We often forget the spots outdoors where rain doesn’t reach. Check moisture around foundation plantings beneath a roof overhand and water if necessary. Minimize foot traffic on a Tips from a Master Gardener Sally Price Sperryville frozen lawn to reduce winter damage. Winter protection for peonies is necessary only the first winter to help prevent frost heaving. Mound soil over the new planting for several inches, or after the ground freezes hard, mulch with evergreen boughs or straw. Do not use a material that wifi mat down such as leaves. Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Country Living in Rappahannock County 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 Chert Woodard RICHMOND Road - A special 25.9 +/- acre parcel with fantastic mountain views. Mostly open posture, with fencing and old stone walls. Perfect for a small horse or cattle farm. $449,000 Contact Cheri Woodard «* r.l. VA1JJCY KOAD - 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 Old Sperkyvillf. Bookshop, c. 1900 - Zoned Village Commercial, this Updated old church has 1,800 square feet, 40 ft. ceilings, arched windows and beautiful woodwork. $395,000 Contact Cheri Woodard HIDDEN Glen - Remarkable 33.5 acre parcel with convenient location on Rollins Honl Rd.. 15 min. to Warrenton. Hlevated building site, large woodland pond, ready tor building. $449,000 Contact Chen WrxKlard HOUX GROVE - On scenic Ben Venue Road, this complete!) remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room, 5 bdr and 3.5 hth. On 6 acres with sev - eral outbuildings. $749,000 Contact Thome Auchter HUME Road - In the Old Dominion Hunt tern ton. of Fauquier County, this 50 ± acres will make an ideal horse farm. The land is mostly open w ith great mountain views and a strong stream. $880,000 Contact Justin H. VWley ChanCEUjOR S Rock - This 446 acre Hunt Country estate has a remarkable natural setting, every expected amenity and is a splendid retreat fir country pursuits., Price upon request Contact Justin H. Wiley WALNUT Branch - Exceptional home in Huntly 3 hdr. 4 bth cedar siding beautiful stone fireplace, 9 ft ceilings, 23 acres with great views and frontage on the Rappahannock River. $799,008 Contact Peter Wiley Loch Hayes - BcautilulK appointed 7700 sq. I t 4 Kir, brick home. on 40 acres on Mountain Run loike. Great seasonal views from the expansive rear decks. 5 mi. t rom Culpeper. $2,375,000 Contact Peter Wley Sol 1H Pot:s ROAD - Hcrfecl for hunting, tishing and ixitikxir recreation. Wooded parcels from 21 to 28 acre-s, al| with outstanding building sites. Great location $429,000 - $499,000 Contact Chen WixxJanJ Cheri F. Woodard - 540-987-9080 Justin H. Wile} - 540-672-5603 Peter Wiley- 540-219-3771 Managing Broker Barbara & Thorne Auchter - 540-987-9450 Martin Woodard - 540-987-9080

Only one mystery person left In the Rappahannock News of November 23, we asked readers to help identify 15 people believed to be from a high school class from years ago. The photo has been in the possession of Jean Lillard’s mother Mabel for many years. Jean asked that folks help figure out when the portraits were taken and who they show. Many readers responded. Lillard reported as follows: Here are the results of the picture believed to be the class of 1932 or 33 —some spellings may not be accurate. Tbp row - left to right Polly Slaughter, John R. Moore, Kathleen Updike, Lucy Haddox Middle row - left to right Ann Keyser Menefee, 2nd person is still a mystery, Merle Grubbs ( a teacher) Alfred E. Bowers (Principal in 1931), Alonso Hagar, James Russell Boldridge, Leonard Routt Barron Bottom row - left to right Kathryn Bradford, Clara Snyder Updike, Russell Fincham, Mae Bowen Many thanks to those good Rappahannock folks who helped identify the classmates. They are Kathryn Riley, Deborah Fincham, Barbara Reid, Annie Hawkins, Pres Pulliam, Mary Gardner Edmonds and Lilly Corbin. Any more? If anyone can identify that one final mystery face, please call Jean Lillard at 675-3670. ;• I f». BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper BUSHHOGGING Baldwin's Lawn Care & Snow Removal 1 Yates Lane. Sperrvville, VA 22740 Richie Baldwin, Owner l«ll iMOVWUj;, 1’UAI II LijjHt Loader Work, Trimming. Snow Removal, Etc (540-987-3326 (540)-671-6603 BUILDERS SHUMAN BUILDERS --inc^—^ CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS ADDITIONS • WINDOW REPLACEMENT (540)825-5184 CHILDCARE hnir^rmliNl Fun time • part time - drop inCmmU Reid Sperryville VA Fenced play yard Non-Smoking environment Hot meals-snacks provided References available (local) 540-987-9644 ietii* • CPR Cutifid CLEANING C' Residential ~ k Commercial f Free Estimates ^ * V * ☆ “wf n fan rr ai i” 540-825-2996 Onie M. M«rritt CONSTRUCTION Kreyling Construction Historic Renovation-Custom Homes Offering Earth Friendly Design/Build 540.987.3145 www.KreylingConstruction.com Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA Place your ad and watch your business grow! CONTRACTOR fX.G. ZlNDEL, INC.^ Award Winning Custom Builders Since 1973 Building Given Through Environmentally Rt sponsible Construction Residential and Commercial Class A License — Fully Insured 540-675-3548 Luke zindel lukezindel ® yahoo.com X “Our Craftsmen make the difference!" / Vittitow Enterprises Carpentry & Home Improvement Additions, Basements, Cabinets, Decks, Doors, Windows, etc. Licensed. Insured. 20 yrs. Exp Jim Vittitow 540-631-0424, / CONTRACTOR T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, LX.C. BUILDING FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR 20 YEARS. COMMITTED TO YOUR SATISFACTION! ECO FRIENDLY BUILDER 540-987-8043 ^ EXCAVATING Keys Excavating, LLC ponds • driveways • clearing • landscaping snow removal • bushhogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-937-8990 A & E Excavating Inc Reliable Quality Service |u • Footings • Clearing • Driveways • Grading • Culverts • Snow Removal • Gravel & Dirt Hauling Kenneth Baldwin • Sewer & H20 Hookups 540-636-1896 f u I Excavat I 9 I —Track i i n & Larry K. Jankins Excavating & Landscaping LLC Skid Steer Loader Work .Track Loader & Backhoe Work I TTT X 540 825-8722 16110 Westover St. Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax:540 825-6636 k """" Vest's Excavating • Backhoe Work • Bobcat Work * DumpTruck • Dozer • Bush Hogging • Loader • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 _FENCING_ Pullen’s Fencing All types of fencing • Run-in sheds winter rates apply 540-987-9103 FURNITURE RESTORATION Rappahannock Furniture Restoration F<*r***l<*v 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 Gate Design & Installation Automatic I Hate Tnntmlc B nrmura > Preventative Maintenance P.O. Box 90 • Amissville, Virginia 20106 540-937-2400 • 1-888-5AURORA GRAVEL URAVELiJjk ALL PROJECTS ALSO Driveways spreading & Horse lots No job too small We deter days, evenings and even weekends! Call anytime Michael R.Jenkina 540-825-4150 “Quality Work fordable Pricei licensed insured, Estimates 1st time customers ?0Voff with ad labor only HOME DECOR EARLY'S CARPET INC. The one stop shop tor complete home decorating services. Floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, slip covers & upholstery. Residential A Commercial. Rt. 211 Amissville, VA 937-5500 Ronnie Dodson D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch,Backhoe Services & Snow Removal, etc. RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. • Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING STORAGE RAPPAHANNOCK MINI STORAG E Locally Owned & Operated 12693 Lee Highway Washington, Virginia 22747 540-987-9394

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Call Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 or 540-424-7066 Open Houces j McLean $1,675,000 Open House Sun 10-4 Brand new home with Brazilian cherry hardwoods on main level. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters & stainless apliances. Master suite with a sitting room, corner gas fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, kitchenette, and luxury bath. Must see! 6616 IVY HILL DR Corus Home Realty 703-803-6000 WWW. corushome.com $158.00/mo. 5BR Foreclosure. 4% down, 30 yrs at 8% APR. For listings 800-628-5983. ext. 5345. Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 Amlssvllle: Lake front cottage available Immed. Huge deck off bedrooms and FR overlooking the water! Sliding glass doors from Great Room open to lake and garden. Access to 2 lakes & Rappahannock River . 2 BR/1 BA, heat pump/cac. 15 miles from Warrenton & to Rt 66 at Marshall. Pets case by case. $1,100/mo. Owner agent 540-675-3991 or s h e r r y @ sherrysnyder. com. 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For info and showing call Virginia Wright, Weichert Realtors (540)219-9531 Culpeper: Rent to Own. Three Flags Comm w/ pool/center, Brand New SFH, 4BR, 2.5BA, W/D, DR/FR/LR, sunrm off back, eat-in kitch, sec dep. (410)456-4700 **First-Time Buyers** FREE list of homes w/pics. Affordable homes at VIRGINIAHOMES INFORMATION.COM or Free recorded message 1-077-417-2467 ID# 1051 Assist2sell Alexandria With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 LOUDOUN COUNTY FIRST OPEN OPEN 1-4 Purcellville, Va $399,900 Stunning Townhome. Gorgeous 3BR & 2.5BA end unit. Nearly new w / upgraded options chosen. Shows like a model. 2-car garage Dir Toll Rd. Greenway West exit 1A. Rte 7 Purcellville 287S. L Purcellville R East Mam.' R-Misty Pond to 128 Ivy Hills I Roz Draver (703)283-4334 IS Prudential GO Camithers Realtors Fletcher Rental Properties Warrenton, VA 540-347-7055 •3BRhome near Warrenton @ $900/mo •3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home near Warrenton @ $925/mo Owner/agent References & deposit required. All properties are owned & managed by us. Gate cottage in The Plains. 3BR, 1BA cottage on private farm. Close to Route 17. No Pets. $1150/mo. Can Cathy Bernache, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-4144 or 540-424-7066 LEES8URG/ARCOLA: Modern County home on Small Horse Farm. 2BR, 1B, sky Its, CAC. Avail 12/1: stable, tack rm for horses. $1100/ mo + 1 mos sec. Call Paul 540-454-7270 • Newly renovated 1 B R apt, Sperryville, starting at $625 • Newly renovated 2 B R apt in Sperryville, unit otters 1st mo. rent free w/ approved credit. $795 J & J Real Estate 540-825-1234 www. jandjrealestateltd. com Old Town Historic Warrenton. 4br. 3fba FP. 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Call Today 540-347-4222 Legal Notices _ t'C'Y BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE 06-11-01 Finley Productions LLC, lessee of the property located at 12567 Lee Highway, Washington, Virginia, known as the Blue Rock Inn (Tax Map 28, Parcel 48, zoned 'A'-Agricultural, Hampton District), desire a Special Exception permit to provide a day-long festival to be held on the grounds. The festival will open at 12:00PM with festivities and music will start at 4:00PM and end at 10:00PM. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36H of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-69E 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, December 20, 2006 at 7:30PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY:John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Legal Notices SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS' SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE NEAR SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ADDRESS: 82 Hull School Road, Sperryville, VA 22740 (off Old Hollow Road +/- 1 mile east of the Park Boundary) In execution of an Order entered November 16, 2006 in Chancery No. 05-36 in the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, the, the undersigned Special Commissioners will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Courthouse Building, 250 Gay Street, Washington, VA on Friday the 12th day of January 2007 at 1:30 P.M. the following improved parcel of land located at 82 Hull School Road, Sperryville, Virginia 22740 and more particularly described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land with improvements thereon, lying and being situate in Piedmont Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 1 acre, more or less, being the same lot of which Mary M. Dwyer died seized and possessed, and acquired by deed dated July 10,1961 recorded In Deed Book 74 at Page 636 in the land records of the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Rappahannock County Tax Map No. 26-3A TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is greater, in certified funds payable to BRUCE T. CLARK, Special Commissioner will be required from the highest bidder before the bid is accepted. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. If the sale Is not confirmed, the deposit will be returned to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of the sale, the balance of the successful bid shall be paid in certified funds at settlement within thirty (30) days from the date of sale; provided that the Special Commissioners may extend the date for settlement for good cause or if an order confirming the sale is pending entry. Purchaser's failure to proceed to settlement within 30 days or on such date as agreed by the Special Commissioners shall be deemed a default by the Purchaser and shall result in the forfeiture of the deposit to the Special Commissioners in payment of fees and costs. Conveyance of title will be by Special Commissioners Special Warranty Deed. The property will be sold AS IS with no representation or warranty as to the physical condition of the property or of any improvements thereon or the use to which the property may be put under applicable zoning or other local ordinances. The fees and costs of the Special Commissioners, Grantor's Tax, any delinquent and pro rata real estate taxes to the date of sale shall be paid from the sale proceeds. All other costs and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser at Settlement. IMPORTANT NOTICE: IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ON THE SALE DATE, THE COMMISSIONERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO POSTPONE THE SALE. BRUCE T. CLARK , DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER ' DAVID L. KONICK SPECIAL COMMMISSIONERS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David L. Konick Attorney at Law P.O. Box 57 Washington, Virginia 22747-0057 (540) 937-5067 Douglas K. Baumgardner Baumgardner & Brown, P.C. 211A Main Street - P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747-0270 (540) 675-3617 Carpet layer has carpet left over. Beiges, browns & tans. $1.50 sq ft installed. 703-659-1039. DOUBLE HEAD Candy vending machines. All metal with stand. $25 each. Call 908-329-5454 Faux Fur/Suede coat, reversible, size 3/4X, like new cond, gently used. $50. (540)347-1970 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 $72980, sell $3500. 571-237-5015 Log Cabin-typo dollhouse Perfect for colonial furniture or cabin type. Two levels with a chimney and front porch. Windows. Asking $75.00. All hand made. If interested,' please call) 540-788-9568 andZl leave message. 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We have cared for her for five years (she is 12) and are desperate to find her a loving home. Pis. call 703-669-8685. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 KITTENS free to good home, spayed'& neutered. All shots. (540)349-0944 II RESPONSIBLE mid 40s Electricians seek to lease hunting land. Will pay and/or trade for electrical work. Abide by all rules. (703)421-7852 Licensed Family daycare in Amissville has openings, infant to school age. USDA food program. CPR/ First Aid Certified. We've just expanded! (540)937-6097 Loving family hoping to adopt infant, willing to pay legal, medical, exp. Mike/Kate collect anyftrte f703)378-4811. BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-351-0121 Times Community Newspapers Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Mechanic Thick Competitive Pay! M-F 3-11:30PM Paid Holidays/ Vacation/Sick! Health Ins/401 K! Experience Needed All Thick Repair 800-932-4001 jpjArvMSTr' Amlssvllle United SMethodist is seek*| tag a Pianist for Sunday morning services. |l Please call (540)937-3196 Plumber Needed!!! If you are a mature experienced Plumber & would Like to be paid well & treated well, come join our steadily growing residential remodeling/repair division service NO.VA. top pay & benefits. Call Bob 703-490-6811 This Could Be YOUR AD! Call Today to Place an AD! 347-4222 or Fax 351-0121 PLUMBING SUPERINTENDENT Plubming contractor in Marshall seeking experienced superintendent with strong management and team bui{ding skills. Top pay & benefits. Company truck. Email , resume to: fredbordenjr@fwfoorden.com or call 540-364-4488 ext. 102 Nightwatch Person Needed on a large thoroughbred farm in Rixeyville area-smoke free environment. Hourly position; Wage based on prior experience and skills. Must be animal and pet-friendly, hardworking, motivated, organized, flexible, and interact well with co-workers, interested parties should call 540-937-2960 Guitar A Bass Instructors Needed Must be dependable, reliable, professional, able to read music and/or have a strong understanding of music theory. Positive attitude and ability to work with all ages and levels mandatory. Drum & Strum (540)347-7484 Circulation Circulation Distribution Manager Full-time Reston, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit www.limesCommunity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: ers.com, T54 NORTHERN VIRGINIA APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #398-25-142 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. Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #112-25-141 FT positions to provide support to adults with mental illness and mentaf retardation by providing assessment and living skills training in apartment settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired. Bachelor's degree or 5 years equiv. exp. $27,567.49 p/yr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #153-25-140 FT and PT positions providing svcs in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentally disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or 2 yrs equiv. exp. $26,254.09 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE CASE MANAGER #213-25-139 FT in Culpeper. Provide clinic case management services to women in a day treatment program and other clients. 4 day work schedule including evenings. BS degree required.,,$33,508.53 p/yr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #212-25-143 On-call positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.63 p/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, Wednesday, January 3,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEO/AA KJennings@rrcsb.org RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIOAN m COMMUNITY SWVIC8S BOARD Part-Time: Starting at $13.29 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 17.50V locality pay) TSA Job Fairs Wednesday. Dec 13th Falls Church SkillSource Center 6245 Leesburg Pike. Suite .115 Falls Church. VA 11 :()Oani-1 :(X)pm Inursday. Dec 14th Virginia Employment Commission 13136 Lev Jackson Memorial Highway. Suite 340 Fairfax, VA 11:00am-1:00pm 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.tsajobs.com 1-806-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. I Office Manager/Budget Assistant Position with Library Services Administration in Leesburg, VA. Provides management of the administrative office assuring that clerical support is provided, payroll deadlines are met and main department phone line and front desk are handled in a prompt, professional and courteous manner at all times. Provides direct supervision to an Administrative Assistant. Requires excellent customer service experience, organizational skills, ability to manage time wisely, demonstrate initiative, and work well under deadlines. Duties include organizing and maintaining electronic and hard copy files; distributing information to library staff; maintaining office equipment; and routing mail and materials to staff. Schedules and prepares for meetings, drafts memos and correspondence for signature of the Director. Library Board of Trustees duties include: attending monthly meetings, preparing and distributing all meeting packets, recording and transcribing Board meeting minutes. Requires High School diploma or the equivalent and 6 years experience in administrative and office management to include supervisory experience. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Experience with web authoring software a plus. (Hiring Range: $35,451 - $47,858/yr) Closes: 12/27/2006 07-215 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Health Care RNs, LPNs & CNAs Skilled Nurses, Therapists 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 MEDICAL SPA AESTHETICIAN Progressive multi-specialty medical spa seeking experienced aesthetician. Qualified applicants must possess exceptional patient interaction skills and the ability to coordinate with other providers to optimize patient outcomes. Competitive salary and benefits and pleasant work environment offered. Please apply in person or by forwarding resume to: Human Resources do Shannon Milliken 21785 Filigree Ct., Suite 100 Ashburn, VA 20147 Fax: 703.554.1115 Email: hr@novamed group, com MEDICAL SPA MASSAGE THERAPIST Progressive multi-specialty medical spa seeking experienced massage therapist. Qualified applicants must possess exceptional patient interaction skills and the ability to coordinate with other providers to optimize patient outcomes. Competitive salary and benefits and pleasant work environment offered. Please apply in person or by forwarding resume to: Human Resources do Shannon Milliken 21785 Filigree Ct, Suite 100 Ashburn, VA 20147 Fax: 703.554.1115 Email: hr@novamedgroup.com PHYSICAL THERAPIST Amazing New Starting Ratesll Full time. Responsible for identification of needs and delivery of services to residents who require Physical Therapy intervention in accordance with all state, federal and JCAHO regulations. Collaborates with facility staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being for residents. PRN positions available for OT, ST, PT Apply to: Culpeper Health & Rehab Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-2884 Fax 540-829-0238 EOE MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE MANAGER Needed for very busy, large multi specialty practice in Ashburn, VA. Responsibilities include managing staff of 25, handling patient flow and patient concerns, providing ongoing staff training and administrative support. Multitasking, dependability a must. Prior medical and management experience required. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume to hr@novamed eroup.com or fax to 703.554.1115 NURSING Busy, multi-specialty medical practice in Loudoun County seeking full-time RNs/LPNs. Qualified candidates will have strong management skills, excellent communication skills and have the ability to multitask efficiently while providing excellent customer service. Flexible hours, fabulous pay and benefits package available! Some weekends and evenings required. Please fax resume to 703.554.1115 or email to hr@ novamedgroup.com YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 3pm-11pm, PRN & Weekend Program ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, PRN & Weekend Program ❖ STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - RN ❖ EARN WHILE YOU LEARN- CNA CLASSES ❖ HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY AIDE We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, caring supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone 540-349-1919 Fax 540-341-0431 scotts@fautjujerhospital.org Times Community Newspapers ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Times Community Newspapers, For all of your Employment needs. MS 2^ ... -J Ml Hw® Class A Hazmat required Experience preferred. Guarant salary plus commission, Benefits. MWUiMW+umi NATIONAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR in need of Crane Operator, Carpenters & Laborers for local long term heavy industrial project. Excellent pay, benefits. EOE, drug test required. (540)342-2112 Mon-Frl RN STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR RN needed to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, present and evaluate nursing education program at a rehab and long term care facility. Certification required by the Commonwealth of Virginia to conduct CNA training class. Applicant should also posses recent clinical experience inproviding direct nursing care to the aged or chronically ill. Good communication skills. Apply in person or call for an immediate interview CULPEPER HEALTH & REHAB CENTER 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 PH (540) 825-2884 FAX (540) 829-0238 www.mfa.net EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Property Development Assistant needed for full-time in Rixeyville area. Must be able to work flexible hours, juggle multiple projects, negotiate leases, improvements, repairs, payments and maintenance with suppliers, tenants, engineers and sellers, conduct regular visits in Northern Virginia, and be detail oriented in a very fast paced, busy environment. Must interact well with co-workers, excellent computer and internet skills, and be accustomed to a significant amount of paperwork and project responsibilities done in small team environment. Need great initiative, with strong negotiation and follow-up skills. Property development, sales and management in retail, office and residential fields a plus. Excellent pay and benefits to the right candidate. Great long-term career potential. Smoke free environment. Please email resume to rixevvlllepropeftvdevasslstanto vahoo.com or by fax to (540)437-7011 Maintenance Technician The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is currently seeking applications for two positions available at the new Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA, scheduled to open soon. Positions will conduct inspections on buildings automatic temperature control system, facilities, grounds, vehicles, fitness equipment, pump room and HVAC systems and perform maintenance as needed. Operate machinery, equipment, vehicles and tools as needed. Conduct facility safety checks and inspections. Prepare recreation space for activities including set up and break down of equipment. Perform all custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and appearance of the. overall facility. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related work experience in indoor and grounds maintenance. Strong customer service skills are a must. Requires flexible work schedule to include weekday, evening and weekend hours. Previous experience with electrical, pool, and/or HVAC systems is highly preferred. Valid drivers license. CPR and first aid certifications within 4 months of hire. Requires ability to lift 60 pounds. DMV check. (Hiring Range: $26,453 - $35,711/yr) Closes: 12/22/2006 07-217 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Facility Supervisor The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is currently seeking applications for a Facility Supervisor position available at the new Claude Moore Recreation Center, located in Sterling, VA, scheduled to open soon. Position will provide facility supervision for participants and renters according to center and department rules and regulations. Provide courteous customer service and front desk coverage. Position will also be responsible for participant registration and assist with center room set-up and clean-up. Scheduled hours vary and include evenings and weekends. Requires a High School diploma. Virginia State Licensing requires additional experience supervising children during recreation or educational activities. Prefer experience working with the public. Must have certification in First Aid, CPR for adult, infant and child, and TB test, prior to beginning work. Successful candidate will undergo a criminal background and CPS check. (Hiring Range: $22,825 - $30,850/yr) Closes: 12/22/2006 07-218 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov » .. w:Vi007 r^*«es c? a N»on.. l»n ' - .0eparttne°oec.25.2<#>f*e»neffect *® c'°v^o\\o^'nS eaW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Classified Real Estate: Friday, 11:00a.m. All Other Classified ads: Friday; 4:00p.m. v M PUBLICATION DATE DEADLINE WED., DEC. 27, 2006 FRI., DEC. 22, 2006 '§Y% ' % i' • WED., JAN. 3, 2007 S ’ •; FRI., DEC. 29, 2006 \'V . ■ v •-*'!**' if ’ ■ V?1; U ‘ ivsr? v,-> jiw®*; CALL 540.347.4222 or 1.800.852.4797 or FAX 540.351.0121 (Rme$ or email classifieds@timespapers.com to place your ad today! Community

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Responsibilities include selling print and on-line advertising through standard sales practices including extensive telephone contact, direct-mail sales efforts, blast-faxes, email broadcasts, web-site promotions, telemarketing, etc. Position available in Leesburg, Virginia. Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and searching the web for leads and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Great career advancement opportunity and management track for performers. TCN offers competitive benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay, commission and incentives. To become a part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to humanresource9timespapers.com or fax 703.435.5497. EOE (Times northern Virginia SPECIAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WE'RE GROWING! Times Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia, currently has a full-time position in Leesburg, VA. The individual will manage special business contacts and lead and manage the Business and Services and Church Directories. 1 to 3 years of similar experience desired. The ideal candidates must have the following skills: -Highly organized -Detail oriented -Dependable -Strong customer service -Understand client's needs and expectations -Strong communication -Goal oriented -Team player -Self-motivated -Strong computer skills Competitive benefits package. If interested, please email your resume and salary history to HumanResource@tiniespaper8.com or fax to (703) 435.9754, Attn: Human Resources. No phone calls please. ROE (Lime* Northern Virginia WE ARE GROWING! Join Our Team! 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US FOODSERVICE MANASSAS Attn: Human Resources Dept. 11994 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 fax 703-331-3280 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Accounting Account Collection Representative Full-time Herndon, VA 2 years minimum collection experience Accounts Receivable Specialist ' Full-time Herndon, VA For the complete list of Employment Opportunities, visit; www.T1mesCoiiununity.com Times Community Newspapers is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Interested applicants should send a resume and salary requirements to: Jaicin Lowe, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171, email to: HumanResource@tiinespaper8.com, or fox to 703-435-9754 (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA Editorial Reporter Full-time Berryville, VA ‘ Reporter Full-time Reston, 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@timespaperB.com or fox to 703-435-9754 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ©me* NORTHERN VIRGINIA Tour Ad Could Be HERE. 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Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 HumanResource9dmespimers.com or fox 703-435-9754 EOE (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE WE'RE GROWING! limes Community Newspapers, the largest local newspaper group in Northern Virginia, is looking for an energetic person to join our teams in Reston, Leesburg, and Alexandria. As an Advertising Executive you will be: •The front line business representative of the newspaper with the business community. •Directly responsible for the sales development •Have full service of assigned territory accounts. •Develop a full understanding of the company, its office and field system operations. . •Develop knowledge of ad production procedures. The ideal candidate will: •Be highly organized •Detail oriented •Dependable •Have strong customer service skills •Understand a client s need and manage expectations. Opportunities available for entry level and experienced sales professionals. Competitive benefits package. If interested, please email your resume and salary history to HumanResource9lime8papers.com or fox to (703) 435.9754 Attn: Human Resources No phone calls please EOE NORTHERN VIRSINIA Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 r , ann Antlqwi*,* ] '78 Chevy Monster Truck 4X4, 500HP, blower, 42” swampers, $6500/OBO. (703)409-2449. '84 Toyota Land Crusier, classic collectiable. runs great. 210K mis, $4500/obo. (540)428-1816 Oldsmoblle 1975. Delta 88 4-door sedan. 350 eng. 1 owner, 48K mi. Ask $12K. Mint cond. Att 5pm 571-437-7510. 01 Chevy Camaro: V6, under 47k mile's. Many extras. $9000. Call (571)216-2716. 02 Buick LeSabre limited, 78K, auto start, loaded, leather, 1 owner, $8600/obo. (540)212-3361 04 Mazda Miata MX5 LS convertible, auto. CD, Premium wheels, Low mileage 22K. $18000. (202)550-0010 05 Toyota Prius, exc cond, auto, 23K. $ 2 3 0 0 0 . (202)550-0010 1990 Honda EX, 170K mis, $2000/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, white ext, 4x4, manual, exc cond, 6cyl, owner's & repair mans. Great for country & winter & gas economy. $3750/obo. (540)439-3259 1995 Buick Roadmaster, 81K, V-8. Ithr, all power, Nov. inspect, exc cond, RWD. $3500. (540)439-8362 1995 Corvette, Red w/ Tan Ithr interior. 54k miles, excellent condition. $15,500. 703-777-4337. 1997 Ford Taurus Gl 4door, 206K mis, $l,500/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 2000 A-6 Audi, 6spd, turbo, fully loaded, meticulously maintained. $14,950, Warrenton. (540)272-5218 2000 Acura RL 3.5 Fully Loaded, Navigation, Ithr interior. $11,500 Call 703-579-7899. 2000 Toyota Camry XLE, V6, 4dr sedan, white, beige Ithr, JBL 6 disc changer, traction, moon roof, Michelins, 10 4 K, $7500. (540)987-8133 2001 Mitsubishi, Eclipse GT, 5spd, power windows, mirrors, locks, sunroof, CD, 1 owner, $6000/ obo. (540)664-3353 2003 VW Beetle, red, auto, turbo, sunroof, spcl edtn. rd/blk Ithr int., 28k miles, Very clean 540-270-7230 $14,200 obo 2005 Honda Civic EXSE. red, 34.5K, 5spd, moonroof, CD/ MP3, 40+mpg $14,990 540-987-9226 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid, 35K mis, loaded, Great Commuter Car! $24,500. 540-270-2713 $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 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 '87 Nissan Pulsar classic convertible/coupe with removable t-tops and hatch. Only 83,500 miles, automatic, good shape. Needs engine work. $400/00, or I'll buy you Nissan E-16i engine and fix it. (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.m. '88 Honda. Runs well. (540)882-3381. 91 Mercedes 560 SEL, blk ext, blk Ithr int, 4-dr sedan, sunroof, 89K. $5900. (540)364-1913 (202)662-4550 92 Honda Accord good for parts or fix up. 240-888-9850. 95 Camaro - Z28: 88k miles. $4500/OBO. Call 540-751-1576 95 Honda Accord EX, 4cyl, auto, high miles, 1 owner. Well maintained. $3500. (540)349-1771 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 '97 Honda Civic EX, single owner, 170K mis, 35mpg, 5 sp, sunroof, pwr pack, $3500/obo. call: 540-341-8896 '99 Pontiac Grand AM, black, GRT for student, CD, good cond, 100+K mis. Sharp Car! $3500. 540-937-7591 Chrysler ’02 PT Cruiser Touring, 46K, Inferno Red, 5sp, sunroof, new tires. Bargain at $7,250, 703-450-2065. DTS, 2000, Cadillac, mint cond. Must see to appreciate. Garage kept, 1 owner. Many extras. Voage tires, low miles. $17,000. Ask for Sally 703-217-9078; 321-437-3667. Ford, 1996, Crown Vic. White,4dr, 95K, 6 pass. Ithr seats. Clean, runs great. Upto 23mpg $3,000,703-723-4833. Ford, 2002, ZX2 Coupe. 2dr, Blue. 38K miles, CD player, sunroof, $6,800. 703-732-1787. GMC 2001 & 2004 (6cyl)Savanah Utility Vans. Low miles, extra clean, Great cond. 304-261-8019. Isuzi 1995 Pickup: 5 spd standard, 1 owner, 118K miles, $1,199. Good cond. Call Gean 703-281-6958. Toyota, 2005, Prius Hybrid. Like new, 20K miles, navigation, Fr./ Rr. side airbags, $22,500 703-217-0301 '96 HO Road King: Green, excellent cond. 8k mi. Stage 1 kit. Lots of chrome. $12,500. (703)729-7588 , In time for X-mas. Brand new 05 aftr mrkt. Honda 4sp, clutch, 110 cc, exc. cond, $1200. grt buy! 540-349-3879 Tomos Targa LX Moped: 2spd auto w/646 mi. Like new. $1000. Helmet incl. 703-779-7331 aft 6pm '10HP GO CART-Manco. Model 390091. Single seat. Just overhauled. Excl running order. $1800 new, asking $1000. 540-882-4462 Dirt Bike, 2003 Yamaha PTR 125, electric start, great cond. $1350/obo. (540)341-7069 ITS 89 250 4X4 ATV. $ 5 0 0 / o b o. (703)222-4842. (4) Tires: P22V60Q16 Winter trends mounted on 16x16.5 wheels for Honda Odyssey, $80 ea. g.welch3@verizon.net or 571-235-9036. Factory Tube steps for 2007 Tacoma Double cab. Silver, wiH fit 05-07. $300. (540)937-3618 WANTED: Nissan E 16i engine from Sentra or Pulsar. (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.m. r . 66S Sport OtWty '01 Landrover DSCII: Blue, V8, auto, 55k mi. new tires, cd, tow pkg, heated sts. $15,900. 703-669-8755. 03 Chevy Suburban, blk, tan Ithr int, Captain's chairs, DVD, BOSE, loaded, 73K. $17,995. (540)349-4437 03' Land Rover Discovery SE. 47k/mi Metalic Green. Has everything, good cond, 1 owner. $l8.5k. Leave Message 703-421-8888. 03 Oldsmobile Bravada, exc cond, 39K, sunroof, towing pkg, $ 1 4,5 0 0. (540)937-8979 04 Honda Pilot EXL, 45K, silver w/gray Ithr, heated seats & mirrors. Must sell $21500/obo. Call (540)428-2273 evenings before 8pm 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, white, 6dyl, exc cond, 83K, all maint records, $5300. (703)753-3176 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Ed, Loaded, under 100K, Ithr int, tow pkg, exc cond. 4WD, $8500. (540)347-3066 96 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 4dr, just inspected, good cond, 88K, very dependable, $3,600. (540)937-4908 99 Dodge Durango V85.9 Liter 4WD, Good Condition, Reliable $4000/OBO. 540-439-8890 Ford '97 Explorer Sport. Exc. cond. 82K miles, Expedition pkg., new stereo w/CD chngr. $5400. 703-378-2117 TOYOTA "00 4-Runner: SR5, 4WD Sport, 6 cyl. AT, sunrt, sport & tow pkg, pwr, rack,loaded. Low mi 59K, exc cond $14,900 540-338-4448 Toyota Rav4 01. 4WD, 5spd, PW, PD, A/C. 68.275 mi. $11,000. Call 540-338-3847, 202-360-9334 00 Dodge Dakota Sport, rear bench seat, 70K mis, like new cond. red, auto. CD, $7500/ obo. 540-905-0459 05 GMC 3500 Stake Body Truck, White 2-dr, auto, gray cloth int, 9ft bed, underbed storage box, AC, exc cond, 33K. $25000. 100K warr avail. (540)364-2433 1994 Ford F150 pickup, 170K mis, $2000/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 1***/ A i j 1997 Dodge Dakota, 20SK mis, needs body work, $1000/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 1999 Ford Ranger, 180K. mlsi Needs work, $2500/obo. please call:. 540-222-9882 2004 Toyota Tokama, black, just tuned, under 30K mis, Great shc&e:: $ 1 2,000/0 b>.: 540-428-1095 fi '87 Toyota Pick-up extra cab, 4wd, 182k miles. ‘ $1950. (540)554-2742 ‘ 89 TOYOTA Pickup,4, SR5, 4wd, rusty. Icrw. miles, runs great. $1900. Call after-$. (540)439-0836 : 4. ; '91 Ford F150 Truck S Liter/ 4WD Long Bpd/ Latter Rack $3000/. OBO 540-439-8890; ' 92 Ford Pickup F-1$Q,~ 100K, 5spd, OD, AO,1 8ft bed. Must S^etC $3800. (540)371-9296 - 97 Ford F-150 XLT, 61K, 4x4, 5spd manual, 4.2L V-6, cap. Asking $8500. (540)347-9596 (540)272-9849 Ford 1996 F350: 2wd,> ext cab, dually, 127Kf miles, new trans 04, well maint, $5000:' 540-554-8671. Toyota 83 PU 4x4, 22fi eng., frame cracked. $ 1 0 0 0 / o b b.. (703)222-4842. " i '01 Chrysler Town, & County Van, AM/FM/ CD, pwr doors, 110K mis, $6500. (540)341-8896 1995 GMC Conversion Van, 11 OK mis, #3,500. Please call: 540-222-9882 1996 Ford F350 van, 200K mis, needs work. $1800/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 1999 Dodge Ram Van, 180K mis, Fair condition, $3200/obo. Please call: 540-222-9882 2000 Chrysler Town&Country Ltd. $6000, 112K, silver, Ithr int, htd/memseats, f*W/PD, new tires & insp. 540-364-3999 ‘98 Pontiac Tran Sport: Extended. Extra dean, fully loaded w/TV. 97k miles. $6100. (540)338-3511. j f *85 Junk Cars - Removed for free. Some paid cash for. Call for details 571-233-5447 ask for Allen. No. Va. areas! With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Cali 347-4222 Call The Fauquier Times-Democrat for all of your Employment Advertising, 540-347-4222 or fax us at 540-351-0121 Fax 540-351-0121