Rappahannock News, January 25, 2007

129th Year ... No. 4 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007 Worldwide at timescommunity.com 50 cents ’s Family Newspq M 2007 r>, . \W 11 si ,*«■*«* ’v ~ , Rappahannock News Staff Photo Kevin Aden GUILTY: Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Lt. John Henry and SgL Mark Currence transport Ira Wayne Cloniger to the courthouse. Cloniger found guilty of first-degree murder By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer A 12-member jury found defendant Ira Wayne Cloniger guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday afternoon for the murder of Edward Carlton Fletcher Jr., sentencing him to life in prison. Following the three-day trial, Cloniger was shackled and led out of the courtroom. “I feel that justice has been served,” said Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz shortly after he left the courtroom. Friends and family of Fletcher sighed with relief and wept, while Cloniger remained motionless, glancing at the jury. “I’m glad it’s over,” said Fletcher’s mother, Claudia Carbaugh. “I can begin healing now.” Members of the Cloniger family were solemn and stared straight ahead, while the eyes of Cloniger’s girlfriend, Helen Pierce, filled with tears. A quick verdict t The jury deliberated the case for about an hour and a See CLONIGER, Page A2 Spotsylvania authorities choose not to prosecute Harris Fingerprint analysis still pending in state lab By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. - Hunt Harris has spent the past two months agonizing over an armed robbery he said he didn’t commit. That anguish likely began to subside Thursday after a preliminary hearing in Spotsylvania County. The proceeding lasted all of 10 seconds as Spotsylvania County Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas Shaia declared the prosecution would not pursue the felony charges against the longtime Rappahannock County resident. The judge immediately granted the request and - without a word from Harris or his attorney, Blair Howard - the hearing was over. The quick proceeding brought some closure to a saga that began in November, when Harris was accused of robbing a Fredericksburg liquor store. The 54-year-old man, who has no criminal background, maintained his innocence from the outset. “Hunt is very relieved as is his family,” Howard said after the hearing. “It has caused him a great deal of anguish.” Howard said as soon as local residents learned he was representing Harris, his office in Warrenton was inundated with calls from people vouching for Harris’s reputation as a nonviolent environmentalist and accomplished tennis professional. “He has nothing in his history or background that would suggest any violent activity,” Howard said. “People who commit robberies of liquor stores are desperate people, either homeless and out of work or doing drugs,” he said. “Hunt’s not homeless, he’s not out of work. ... It just makes no sense.” The incident Harris, who is the executive director of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville and a former tennis pro at Chestnut Forks Athletic Club in Warrenton, was accused of a robbery that took place at a Virginia ABC liquor store on Oct. 26 in Fredericksburg. According to the Virginia ABC public affairs office, a white male entered the store in the Four-Mile Fork Shopping Center at about 8:15 p.m., wearing a mask and holding a black rifle bag that appeared to contain a firearm. The man reportedly approached the store’s clerk and demanded all the cash in the register. According to ABC, the clerk made “visual contact” with the robber before he entered the store. Details of the interaction were not released. Following the robbery, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office had the FBI create a composite sketch of the suspect and distributed See HARRIS, Page A6 O’Connell remains as Inn’s sole owner By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer “Yes, it’s completed,* said a relieved Patrick O’Connell who is now the sole proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington and all of its real estate holdings in the county. Former business partners Reinhardt Lynch and O'Connell have been in months of arbitration proceedings to reconcile their business differences associated with Culinary Concepts Corporation. Both were 50 percent shareholders and directors. O’Connell and Lynch had amassed more than 20 properties totaling roughly 21 acres in 'We look forward to taking The Inn to the next level.' Chef Patrick OCormet Proprietor The Inn at Little Washington Photo by Shamus Fatzinger^^/ 7 / / the Tbwn of Washington, The holdings are worth some $8.8 million, according to the 2006 reassessment value on file in the Rappahannock County Commissioner of the Revenue office. c ' According to court records on hie at the Rappahannock County Courthouse, “after almost thirty years of being able to reach consensus on major business decisions concerning the Partner amp, tbe r lain tin (Lruonnelll started to make O’Connell’s footprint The Inn at Little Washington proprietor owns more than 20 properties in town. This will be their new Presidential Suite The Inn • On Thursday, Feb. 1 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority wiU meet at 7:30 pm at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Click and strum The Old SpenyvMe Bookstore has a new owner and a new idea. Come in for coffee, talk guitars or get on tie web. See Page A5. Gypsy Grass Longtime favorite at The Theatre Frank Vignola has put together a new group and you can hear them in February. See Page B1. it New alternate routes Dominion Power is talking about some new alternate routes to their proposed power lines. See Page A7. Gntty grapplers Rappahannock’s varsity wrestling team will face George Mason today at 6 p.m. See Page A5.

Gloniger/ From Page A1 half after closing arguments were finished and delivered their sentencing verdict in less than 40 minutes. Prior to the sentencing verdict, Carbaugh tearfully testified that the murder was “unbelievable,” citing nightmares about her only son’s death. “Part of me has died inside,” she said, “and it will never be able to be replaced.” Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke also read out loud to the jury Cloniger’s extensive history of violent crime. Beginning in 1987, Cloniger’s current record includes five convictions with assault and battery, three convictions of unlawful wounding, one conviction of shooting an occupied vehicle, two. drunken driving offenses and a conviction for possession ot marijuana. Luke’s final presentation to the juiy was a chilling telephone conversation that occurred while Cloniger was in the Winchester Regional jail. “I told you that I was your number one hitman,” Cloniger said with an evil laugh to a woman in the recorded call, “What would you have done?” He continued with another laugh as he said, “I just hope that the good Lord will forgive me.” Pierce’s story The outcome of the case rested heavily on the testimony of Helen Pierce, the girlfriend of Ira Wayne Cloniger, who was present at the scene of the murder. Pierce testified to the jury that Fletcher had raped her prior to the murder. Public Defender Bonnie Hoffman stated that this incident provoked Cloniger into a rage that was coupled with a strong level of intoxication. The defense held that these factors made the case a lesser offense of voluntary manslaughter. Public defender Jeff Adams also assisted Cloniger during the trial. Pierce’s previous conviction of perjury in Clarke County was never brought against her during the court proceedings. Pierce, who is currently seven months pregnant with twins, testified extensively about the events surrounding the death of Fletcher. Ira Wayne Cloniger is the father of one of Pierce’s children, and according to Pierce, believed to be the father of her unborn twins. According to Pierce, Ira Wayne Cloniger and Fletcher were good friends and called each other tather and son. She said that Ira Wayne Cloniger left vftth his brother, Jerry Cloniger, to pick up Fletcher in Stephens City, Va. She also said that Cloniger had begun drinking beer that morning, and was drinking whiskey by the end of the day. Pierce said that when the men returned, Fletcher was the only one who came to the door, while the Cloniger brothers were “passed out” inside the pickup truck in the driveway. Pierce was able to wake Jerry Cloniger, who stumbled into the house intoxicated. 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Pierce refused and said that Fletcher told her to forget that he had ever brought it up with her. Pierce then attempted to get Jerry Cloniger to bed and went upstairs to prepare a bed for him. According to Pierce, Fletcher came up behind her and sexually assaulted her while she was putting sheets on the bed. “He held my head down on the bed and raped me,” Pierce said. A DNA expert testified that in the lab report there was none of Fletcher’s reproductive fluid found within Pierce’s vaginal cavity, but there was significant evidence of it on her right buttocks. There was, however, evidence of Cloniger’s reproductive fluid in her vaginal cavity. According to Pierce, Fletcher had ejaculated on her backside after raping her. A murder Pierce said that after the assault, she changed her clothes and woke up Ira Wayne Cloniger, who was still asleep in the pickup. According to Pierce’s testimony, the first thing that Cloniger had said was, “Did he touch you?" and I said Teah, he touched me, he f—ing raped me,” said Pierce. Upon hearing this, Pierce said that Cloniger ran into the house and jumped on Fletcher who was lying on the couch and confronted him. Pierce said that she remained outside but was able to see through the door as Cloniger straddled Fletcher, and heard him yelling, “Do you want to f— my old lady!?” Pierce’s testimony was less clear as she spoke about entering the house and seeing Fletcher covered in blood, stabbed in the throat. “He was still alive,” said Pierce. “He was breathing ... he was gasping for air.” Pierce said that she didn’t remember how Eddie’s body ended up on the porch but she said that Cloniger kicked him, telling him to wake up, and urinated on him. “I was just freaking out,” said Pierce. After the murder, Pierce testified that Cloniger spoke with his mother, Anna Belle Cloniger, who lives in Culpeper with Cloniger’s sister, Mary Streightiff, and her husband. “He said Helen is raped and Eddie is dead.’” Pierce said. While Cloniger was on the phone with his mother, Streightiff called 911 and spoke with the Culpeper dispatcher. The 911 calls were played for the jurors, which revealed that Streightiff initially thought that Ira Wayne had killed her brother Jerry. According to Pierce, she attempted to call 911 three times, but hung up the phone rather than let the call go through. “I was scared, I didn’t know what was going on. ... I didn’t want Wayne to hear me on the phone,” she said. “I didn’t know what he was think mg. What was unclear was whether Cloniger was passed out in the truck during the night. Jerry Cloniger, a bearded man with a raspy voice had a different story than Pierce’s. Although Jerry was noted tp be heavily intoxicated, he said that he, Fletcher and Cloniger had gone inside together and were drinking beer on the couch before Jerry went to bed. Helen and Eddie’s ' prior relationship The prosecution also questioned the extent of Cloniger’s rage about the rape claim. Luke presented two witnesses who testified that Cloniger had approved of Fletcher and Pierce having a consensual sexual relationship in the past. Irvin Freeman, a friend and neighbor of Cloniger, testified that in June 2006, both he and Cloniger had watched as Pierce performed oral sex on Fletcher. “He consented, she consented and so did we,” said Freeman. Freeman is currently on probation and is facing felony charges for check forgery. Fletcher’s grandmother, Dorothy McFarland, testified about two conversations that she had heard between Fletcher and Cloniger before the murder. She recalled that Cloniger spoke to* Fletcher after he believed that Helen was pregnant. “Eddie came in and Wayne said to him, ‘I wonder who is the father?” she said. She also said that she overheard Cloniger give permission for Fletcher to, “go over and take care of Helen anytime he wanted to,” while he was in jail, alluding to a sexual relationship. Malice and intent The jury found that Cloniger had enough premeditation and malice in the killing of Fletcher to make the crime a first-degree murder. “Premeditation can be formed anytime and for any length of time before the actual fatal wounding,” Luke said in his closing argument. Luke stated that Cloniger’s intent was clear as he reached under the seat for the folding knife in the pickup, walked into the house, jumped on Fletcher and stabbed him m the throat. Dr. Ibdd Luckasevic, a forensic pathologist, testified that the cut was about four and a half inches deep, cutting the right carotid artery and the right jugular vein. Pierce said that she was unsure about the murder weapon, but admitted to seeing a folding hunting knife in the pickup prior to the incident. The murder weapon was never found by law-enforcement officials, although Pierce testified that she had seen it lying in the driveway. Fugitive of the law Cloniger committed the offense in Gid Brown Hollow near the Tbwn of Washington on July 2, 2006. After fleeing the scene of the murder, Cloniger was the subject of a week-long manhunt in Rappahannock County. He was brought into custody on July 8 after law officials surrounded him at Massies Corner. Luke stated that Cloniger had the chance to talk to law officials about what had happened but instead fled into the hills once he saw them approaching. “His mother told him to call 911, Mary told him to call 911, Helen tried, but she was afraid to call 911, but instead he fled into the woods,” said Luke. Other witness testimony revealed that Cloniger had suggested burning the body to destroy the evidence. “Is this the act of a someone who has said that this is a justifiable homicide, or is this the act of someone who is guilty?” Luke said in his final statement. Pierce testified that Cloniger fled on foot as soon as he saw a sheriff’s office cruiser. Sheriff official’s testimony Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ibny Leake, the first deputy to respond to the scene, said that Pierce was “hysterical,” when he arrived. “When I was talking to Miss Pierce she stated that Eddie had raped her, and Wayne had passed out in the truck and that “Wayne had walked in on them,’” Leake testified. Rappahannock deputies also testified about Cloniger’s behavior during his time in custody. Testimony by chief investigator Lt. Connie Smith revealed that Cloniger had boasted about evading capture. According to Smith, Cloniger said that he had returned to the crime scene to hide in the barn adjoining the house. Smith also said that Cloniger had told an RCSO deputy that they had missed him hiding behind a large tool box while deputies searched the loft of the barn. Deputy Daniel Coffey testified that Cloniger had asked him, “What would you have done if someone had raped your wife?” Luke said afterward that he was pleased with the outcome of the case and believed that Cloniger had a fair trial. “My view is we don’t have a lot of murders in Rappahannock County,” he said. “If you kill somebody in the county, you will be charged with first degree murder.” This is Luke’s fourth murder case, as he is in his 24th year as the Commonwealth’s attorney for Rappahannock County. Cloniger will be sentenced by Judge Jeffrey Parker on April 19. 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Festival company a no-show at public hearing by Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County residents opposed to a plan for an outdoor music festival at the Blue Rock Inn won an easy victory on Jan. 17 at a public hearing before the County Planning Commission. Finley Productions, the company applying for a specialexception permit to produce the event, did not attend the meeting, leading Planning Commission members to unanimously recommend that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors deny the permit. County Administrator John McCarthy said he had received no recent communication from the Warrenton-based company, and therefore did not know why Finley representatives were not present at the hearing. Finley’s application was originally scheduled for the commission’s December meeting, but company executives requested that the issue be tabled until Januaiy. McCarthy said it is very unusual for an applicant to request such an extension and then not attend the hearing. According to documents submitted to the planning commission, the “Celebrate Rappahannock” festival was designed to draw between 3,000 and 5,000 people of all ages and raise thousands of dollars for local organizations. The one-day festival would run from noon until 10 p.m. in May, and would feature musical acts and exhibits as well as vendors selling food, clothing and arts and crafts. The event would culminate with a so called “national headliner act." Four citizens stood up to speak against the festival proposal. Opponents mentioned Concerns about noise and traffic and questioned whether county residents would see any benefit from hosting such an event. No one spoke in favor of the application. “This kind of event and agriculture just don’t mix,” said Hampton District resident John Clark. “I’ll be lucky if I can find my cows the next morning.” Commission Member Gary Settle said he did not see an emergency-response plan in Finley’s application and added that the county’s volunteer emergency services are not equipped to handle such a large event. Settle asked, “Does this really celebrate Rappahannock to have this? ... I think there are other ways to celebrate Rappahannock.” Ron Frazier, the Board of Supervisors’ representative on the commission, said Finley’s application was disorganized. As an example, he noted that parking was planned for the same location as a medical tent. Since the Finley representatives were not present to answer questions or plead their case, the commission made its decision after little discussion. Company owner Michael Finley did not return calls seeking comments for this story. The Board of Supervisors will have the final say on the permit application at its Feb. 5 meeting. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com O’Connell From Page Al unilateral business decisions on behalf of the Partnership without consulting, or over the objection of, Lynch. Such decisions included the purchase by the Partnership of a property known as the “Norman House” for $900,000 and the failure by the Plaintiff to renovate the upstairs of a property known as the “Tavern” into guest suites despite overwhelming evidence as to the significant financial benefits to the Inn of such renovations.” With protracted differences of opinion about business decisions concerning the Inn and their holdings, the two partners have been struggling to sort things out as town and county residents have waited for the final outcome, some speculating that if the two couldn't resolve their differences that their joint properties might end up in public auction. But such speculation can now be put to rest as the formal announcement came on Friday and was settled out of court. “Within the next few days, there will be a final document on file,” said O’Connell’s attorney David Fiske of Fiske and Ebersohl, PLLC, located in Alexandria “Everything has been on hold pending their working out the business arrangement.” Fiske agreed that “it has taken longer than anyone thought, but there have been some bumps along the way.” “The end result is that Patrick is the sole owner of the Inn and Reinhardt Lynch has been paid for his half” continued Fiske, adding, “everything that they had in the town has been resolved by this. “Patrick is very capable of managing the entire operation on his own and continuing what he does,” said Fiske, who found working on this case a “fascinating situation.” “It’s dragged on and taken its toll, but now it’s a wonderful opportunity for Patrick to move forward and create a new chapter that is his alone.” Expansion plans O’Connell has already begun construction on a new accommodation called “Tire Gamekeeper’s Cottage,” which is located near the Inn. This bilevel suite features a soaking tub, stone fireplace and an outdoor dining pavilion. “It’s quite amazing,” said O’Connell. “You really can’t see it from the street, but the suite has a fabulous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can see to the Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments * Home Foreclosures I We are a debt relief agency. We help • people file for bankruptcy relief under the __bankruptcy code., Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable* Quality Lt ”al Sem Lynch’s exit leaves vacancy on Town Council By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The breakup of the business partnership between The Inn at Little Washington's proprietors, Patrick O'Connell and Reinhardt Lynch, will affect more than just the fivestar, award-winning inn. Tbwn of Washington politics are also in for a change. In addition to his work at the inn, Lynch was vice mayor of the town and a member of the Tbwn Council for 18 years before he resigned this week. Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett read Lynch’s resignation letter Monday at a joint meeting between the Town Council and Town Planning Commission. Lynch wrote in the letter that he regretted leaving the group, but he no longer lives in the town and therefore had to resign. Lynch added that he is confident the council will continue to do good work without him. Leggett called Lynch an honest, intelligent, experienced and effective person. “He will be greatly missed,” the mayor said. Council member Claudia Mitchell concurred, saying, “It will be a big hole that someone will try to fill, but I don’t think they’ll be able to.” Leggett said the council is taking applications for the vacant position left by Lyncb. Applications are due Feb. 9 and the council will decide on Lynch’s successor at their monthly meeting Feb. 14. The next vice mayor will be chosen from among all the council members after Lynch’s former seat in the group is filled. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com horizon.” Ideally designed for one couple, O’Connell said that the suite would be very inviting for friends to visit, an anniversary celebration or a wedding. “There have been a number of wedding couples who have stayed in the nearby Mayor’s House,” continued O’Connell, who added that a stone terrace being constructed will be a great place to have breakfast or dinner, particularly with those majestic views. “There are wonderful old chimneys all around and we are envisioning gardens that will be shared with an area behind the Tavern,” elaborated OConnell, who is optimistic that it will be completed by early or late spring. In addition to “The Gamekeeper’s Cottage” and also scheduled for a spring opening will be the Presidential Suite located on Gay Street. The suite will offer guests their own dining room, kitchen, library and private gardens. An anniversary celebration Plans are underway to mark the 30th anniversary of The Inn at Little Washington with a gala celebration on Jan. 28, 2008. Their original partnership was formed in 1977. “This is very exciting,” said O’Connell. “In fact, we’re working on a film for that, it’s a unique idea and an opportunity for us to create a perspective that many people might not be aware of. We want to incorporate interviews with the staff that tells the story from die inside.” Currently, the Inn has a staff of 124 representing 17 different nations. “Some of them come from very exotic places, their collective experiences are astonish ing,” said O’Connell, who hopes to bring back alumni of the Inn from all parts of the country. “We have them working in New York, Las Vegas and many other places.” Frank Marago, formerly at the Inn, is now chef and owner of Foti’s restaurant located in the historic district of Culpeper. O’Connell remarked, “Yes, I understand that they are doing quite well,” and then added, “I don’t refer to former employees as leaving but rather going off to become ambassadors.” O’Connell noted that some of their employees have been with them since the beginning - 30 years ago - and that they now have second-generation employees as well. O’Connell is delighted when groups want to come for a tour. “I wish more people would avail themselves of the opportunity to become acquainted with the Inn, it shouldn’t be a mystery,” stressed O’Connell, who welcomes groups who come for a tour or stop by to have a drink or tour the kitchen. life without Lynch When asked if O’Connell had any immediate plans to fill the role that Lynch played at the Inn, he acknowledged that he had several staff on board - most notably his current general manager, Andrew Welch - that have been with him for over 15 years. “At one time, he managed an entire island,” said O’Connell of Welch who said that some of his staff will be given an opportunity to “expand their field of vision and participate to a greater degree in management.” likewise, O’Connell mentioned the recent addition of a comptroller. “He has been very helpful with the finances and bookkeeping,’ said O’Connell. O’Connell did not want to comment about what Lynch plans to do next. “I couldn’t really speak to that,” said O’Connell, who believes that Lynch is out of the country. Tbwn of Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett commented that he also thought that Lynch (who was not reached for comment) was out of town. “We wish Reinhardt the very best and we’re happy that it’s over,” said Rachel Hayden, O’Connell’s executive assistant. Several bed. and breakfasts in the Tbwn of Washington have benefited from overflow clients from the Inn. The owners of The Foster Harris House are relieved to hear of the final outcome. “While we’re glad to hear that Patrick and Reinhardt settled amicably out of court, we’ll very much miss Rbinhardt’s presence (and colorful stories!) at the Inn. We think Patrick’s plans to expand the Inn will only serve to enhance the beauty and vibrancy of the town. We’re looking forward to this next chapter in the Inn’s history,” were the comments from Diane and John MacPherson. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 January 25,2007 Rappahannock J^etos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper ‘ Published 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@timMpapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday a Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007 Our View Settling Inn Patrick O’Connell no longer has a business partner at The Inn at Little Washington. His former coowner Reinhardt Lynch is gone. With the announcement on Friday that their protracted business differences had finally reached an amicable resolution, O’Connell has emerged as the sole pro- - prietor and now reigns not only over the Inn but all of their once jointly held properties. The end of any long term relationship is sad - like a death of sorts. Even if all parties involved have agreed to agree, it is never without pain and a lot of emotion. The Inn will be celebrating 30 years in operation this year and preparations are already underway for what wifi no douht be a grand anniversary. Ibgether, O’Connell and Lynch built a business empire centered around fine food, impeccable service and an atmosphere and ambiance that is heady and unique. Dining at the 5-star restaurant is much more than food. It’s a total experience that wraps you in a world divine whether you’re a regular or it’s that special birthday, engagement moment or promotion that has brought you there. > The Inn at Little Washington started small from a catering business that grew to a theatre-like designed stage setting where powerful people, celebrities and inquisitive food junkies with a big pocketbook have gathered over the years to sing its praises. The Inn has garnered not only a national reputation among chefs and food connoisseurs but for those grape loving enthusiasts, their wine cellar is the vintner’s Fort Knox. They did it together - two minds and hearts and lots of hard work to make it happen and for many who have known them both well, they are saddened that the duo has parted ways. One thing remained constant throughout the challenges that O’Connell and Lynch faced. The Inn at Little Washington would be untouched by their differences. It would remain intact and that it has with staff and service stable and dishes more delightful than ever. “All of us here in Little Washington are energized by this exciting new chapter in The Inn’s long and colorful history. I feel tremendously relieved and very happy to have been able to arrive at a resolution which is in the best interests of all parties,” O’Connell stated in their official press release. The Rappahannock News covered the story when the Inn first opened its doors in 1977. Throughout the ensuing years, the paper has been privileged to report on not only the Inn’s culinary achievements but their communi ty outreach as well. The Inn is a major sponsor of numerous conservation, community and arts related activities throughout the county. For the last several years, young artists have been able to convert their drawings into the Inn’s Christmas cards and a dinnerfor-two is always a sought after auction item at local fund raisers. We plan to continue our coverage of this fine eating establishment and it’s planned expansions and focus ahead on what future accolades Patrick O’Connell and The Inn at Little Washington will no doubt receive. '•T^^WKfAlLNS... toStM?!, jyffaETONB. IT TO SW HOME CHICKEN WITH LITTLE ? L L k 'il nr Hi vme . .1k Sue*) - ^^Wisf^tUf46r. / 4°^2^nyNMS^ Letters A missed opportunity for Dominion Virginia Power Recent experience with the Leesburg-Hamilton power line is part of a sad pattern. Local citizens and local government have invested huge efforts to preserve both our economy and our landscape. Then Dominion Virginia Power comes along and uses its monopoly authority to assert an unproven need, run right over our efforts and construct ugly facilities “for our own good.” Giant power lines are now close to approval here near Leesburg, and are planed between Winchester and Areola, between Hamilton and Middleburg and on to Warrenton. A web of ugly towers and wires will be strung all across our beautiful countryside and through our own back yards. Local citizens and local officials find themselves battling with this wealthy giant, having to raise their own funds to study alternatives and stymied by laws and regulations that give huge advantage to the power company over its customers and Virginia’s citizens. What is most sad is that it does not have to be this way. Dominion does not have to set itself as our enemy, but could work with us to find the best answers to our needs. Not just moving the lines a few feet from one person’s back yard to another’s, but a real effort to find better answers and to look for solutions that could very well eliminate the need for this line, or significantly reduce its impact Dominion does not have to damage our countryside using ancient 1930s-style power lines, but could embrace newer technologies and approaches that work better and damage less. Technologies such as advanced materials that allow double the power capacity in half the weight — allowing for lower, smaller towers. Or, even being The Forum Mitch , Diambirid able to meet projected needs on existing towers and existing lines. Technologies such as “smart-grid” that use communications devices, sensors and computers to significantly boost the capacity and reliability of the existing network And yes, technologies such as undergrounding, which in this small segment near Leesburg would be a wonderful opportunity for a demonstration project — giving Dominion experience, and us the benefit of a cleaner landscape. Further, Dominion does not have to consider ever more and more supply of electricity and more and more infrastructure as the only answer, but could work with us to build a more efficient local economy that embraces 21st century ideas. Sadly, Dominion has been rated last in the U.S. by several recent studies, including one by the U.S. government, on energy efficiency and reducing demand growth by customers. And, Dominion does not have to hide behind protective laws and regulations that drive toward only one answer to all problems - build new facilities — but could work with the state to develop a better approach to energy planning that meets eveiyone’s needs and encourages more creative answers. We are building a 21st century economy here in Northern Virginia, while making every effort to protect our heritage and natural beauty. We would love to work with a partner who would embrace our values, and bring knowledge, expertise and resources to our aid, rather than acting as our enemy. There is an opportunity here in Leesburg, and in our beautiful area, for Dominion to be a leader. A leader in embracing new technology and energy efficiency, and in finding better solutions to energy needs, a leader in seeking better energy planning and laws. What a wonderful opportunity that is — for us and for Dominion. Tbo bad Dominion still can’t see it. The writer, a resident of Unison, is a retired energy industry consultant Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 20 Years Ago From the front page of the Rappahannock News of Jan 15,1987 Highway Funding Four-lane Route 211 to reach Sperryville in 1992 By Daphne Hutchinson Rappahannock News staff writer In 1964, Virginia’s General Assembly decreed that Route 211, as part of the state’s arterial highway system, would be dual laned. A quarter of a century later, it looks like that decree may finally be carried out. John McCarthy, the Board of Supervisors administrative assistant, told the Supervisors at their January meeting that Route 211 is scheduled to be four-laned from Washington to Sperryville over the next six years at a cost of $13 million. Plans call for the first construction contracts to be let in July 1989,with the project’s completion date expected in June 1992. “Hot off the press, the filial tentative allocation of funds” will put the parallel laning of Route 211 back on track, resident highway engineer Don Askew confirmed in a telephone interview Tuesday. The $13 million for the project comes from additional highway funding approved by the legislature and Gov. Gerald Baliles’ initiative on transportation, specifically the additional one-half cent sales tax which took effect on Jan. 1, Mr. Askew said. “This new source of funds appears to be relatively stable, and it will allow the department to proceed with projects that have been sitting on the drawing boards for many years,” the resident engineer explained. “Route 211 is one of those projects.” As part of the state’s arterial highway system, Route 211’s widening was supposed to have been finished “a long, long time ago,” Mr. Askew conceded. “We had started buying rights-of-way, then the crunch came.” Oil shortages led to shortfalls in gas tax revenue as maintenance costs skyrocketed, Mr. Askew recalled. This spiraling squeeze put construction projects on the back burner. “It was bad timing” he added. The new tentative schedule calls for rightof-way acquisition to start again in fiscal year 1988-89. Construction on the first section, from Washington to the Covington River, is expected to begin in the summer of 1989 and continue for 18 months to two years. Work on the second section, from the Covington River to Sperryville, will start in the summer of 1990 with completion anticipated in 1992. What will happen when the dual lane reaches Sperryville? “Well, it will probably tie down with what is there and that will probably be it for many, many years,” Mr. Askew reported. At present, he said, there are no plans to bring the dual lanes “around or through Sperryville.” He did note that a connecting spur may be built at some future point to tie Routes 522 and 231 to Route 211. “There’s a real problem getting trucks through Sperryville off Route 522 to Route 211,” Mr. Askew pointed out. However, this project has not yet advanced even to the planning stage, the resident engineer added. At long last, some justice It took two long months, but Spotsylvania County authorities are finally beginning to realize that Hunt Harris is not a criminal. Since mid-November, the 54-year-old Rappahannock County man has had his life turned upside down by an armed robbery he insists he did not commit. Harris was arrested for the crime based on the flimsy combination of one person’s opinion that he resembles a police sketch, a liquor store clerk’s testimony and an overzealous reaction by Spotsylvania police when Harris refused to take a sheriffs office polygraph test. S - From the start, law-enforcement officials in that county 60 miles southeast of Rappahannock seemed to assume Harris was guilty. So he was forced to prove his innocence. No one in Spotsylvania County seemed to ask why a middle-aged man with no criminal background and a wellearned reputation as a nonviolent environmentalist would all of a sudden decide to start robbing liquor stores. The situation should make any upstanding citizen fear a similar situation. And it makes one wonder how many innocent men and women are locked up based on their resemblance to a drawing or a deputy’s determination to “get his man” whether it’s right or not. Perhaps the scariest part of this entire ordeal is not just that Spotsylvania authorities arrested the wrong man, but that the true perpetrator is still at large. Spotsylvania County citizens should be enraged that such a waste of time and money was allowed to cycle through their court system. And their lawenforcement authorities should have to answer for the egregious mistake they made. During a 10-second preliminary hear4 ing on Jan. 18, the Spotsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office declared they would not prosecute Harris’s case further, thus avoiding further damage but not making amends for any past mistakes. Harris can never recover the three days and two nights he spent in jail. He can never undo the stress that he must have suffered during the past two months. But hopefully he can rest assured in the fact that the community he has done so much for during the past 25 years did not abandon him when he was in need.

i nursaay, January zo, zvu/ AD Internet cafe, guitar shop in the works for Sperryville By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Big plans are in store for the Old Sperryville Bookshop building. The novels are moving out, making way for computers and guitars. New owner Brian Compton’s vision is to convert the Main Street edifice into an Internet cafe and retail space to sell his six-string creations. Customers Courtesy photo NEW OWNER: Brian Compton is moving from Alexandria to run a guitar shop on Main Street in Sperryville. will be able to sip on a cup of joe, pick out a new instrument and surf the Web - all in the same place. Compton started a guitarbuilding business seven years ago and now has a workshop in Amissville. The Alexandria resident said he is planning to move to Sperryville to run the store, which will likely open in May or June. Compton said running a guitar shop has been his dream for several years. “[Building guitars] started as a side project, amateur thing, and Fd like to make it full time,” he said. Compton said the cafe will feature wireless Internet service, so pebple can bring their laptops into the shop and log onto the Web. He is also planning to offer a few computers for public use. A native of Prince William County, Compton said he has come to know Rappahannock County in the past year as his parents have been building a house in Amissville. Compton said he looked at a few buildings in the Culpeper area, but Rappahannock’s rural beauty drew him to Spenyville. The structure, which was built as an Episcopal church in 1902, went under contract in October and the sale was finalized Jan. 16. Rapp’s wrestlers are contenders ' By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Write Assistant varsity wrestling coach Hodge Miller is intent on being,competitive on the highest level. The Rappahannock Panther wrestling team has been traveling throughout the region looking for the most difficult matches possible. “The tougher the match, the greater the results,” Miller said with pride. As they look to gain mat time, the team has wrestled in several tournaments in places such as Strasburg, Fauquier County, and Harrisonburg and Pittsburgh Pa. This weekend they will be headed to the 2007 Free Lance Star Invitational. Current stats for the team show Freshman Conner Miller, at 103 lbs., with a record of 20-1 with 17 pins. Freshman Davey Torrence wrestles at. 112 lbs. and has a 13-9 record. At 119 lbs. Tyler Armor stands at 1-12 while the 125 lb. Will Downey sits at 4-9. Daniel Clement wrestles at 135 lbs., with a 415 record scoring 4 pins. Freshman John Mello competes at 152 lbs. with a score of 3-12. Foreign exchange student Arne Utne, who is CONTENDERS: Rappahannock County High School Varsity wrestlers include: (left to right, back row) Jeremy Diley, Arne Utne, Jacob Racer, Gary White, Will Downey and (left to right, front row) Connor Miller, Daniel Clement, Davey Torrence, Tyler Armor, Aiden Demolli wrestling for the first time this year, weighs in at 189 lbs. scoring 12-2. Freshman Aiden Demolli wrestles at 189 lbs. with a 3-16 record while sophomore Jeremy Diley, a heavyweight wrestler, grapples at 285 lbs. with a record of 8-11 and 7 pins. Miller lauds new varsity coach Eric Brown and Edward Jenkins, praising their ability to expand the wrestling program. This year there are a large number of Middle School students that are getting an early start. “It’s a sport that Rappahannock can compete in,” said Miller who added, “we are becoming a team to contend with.” The next game will be the only home game of the season as they face George Mason today at 6 p.m. Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers. com OPPORTUNITY! TWO VERY CHOICE PARCELS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTYLAND $429,000 CASTLETON FORD ROAD 26.6 ACRES WITH 1400+ FEET OF BEAUTIFUL HAZEL RIVER FRONTAGE! This lovely land has lush, fenced, open pastures, 2 streams, some woods and two excellent building sites with expired percs. Private and secluded with distant mountain views; but, well located less than a half hour from Warrenton, Front Royal, and Culpeper. Land with long river frontage is very hard to find so don’t miss out. $495,000 LAMLtlUN VLtW KUAU 25 WOODED ACRES WTTH POTENTIAL FOR INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN MEWS! With some clearing, several prospective home sites would have eye popping views and complete privacy. Valuable timber, land use and low taxes enhance the value of this elevated parcel. Owners will consider some financing for this ideally located property, convenient to Culpeper and Warrenton. Grant Griffith & Ryall Smith . 800-298-5280x1685 or xl781 Now working on over two billion dollars in lifetime sales. COlDUJeLL BANKER □ ra Rfsidential Brokerage Compton said he had no intention of buying a historic building, but the church’s high ceilings and dramatic interior caught his eye. “We just fell in love with it,” he said. The Old Sperryville Bookshop closed on Dec. 31 of last year. It was first opened by Jim and Joan Gannon in 1998 and sold to Nancy and Greg Ostinato in 2003. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com pome Workout With Us "*6omfortable, relaxed non-intimidating environment • Perfect for families, seniors, couples, everyone • Familyowned & operated for 31 yrs. 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Home and land transfers this week i nese Jtiappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of January 12, 2007 to January 19, 2007. 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.) Stonewall/ Hampton District Yvonne H. Carter to Vanessa R. Durham, 3 acres, Deed of Gift, Tax Map: 20A-55. Piedmont District Nancy Madsen Tr. and others to Brian Eugene Compton, 0.2981 Acres, $370,000.00, Tax Map: 38A-1-59. Wakefield District Patricia A. Salmon to Glynden Holdings LLC., 23.9071 acres, $665,000.00, Tax Map: 21-34. Argent Development LLC and others to Assurance Investments LLC, n/a Acres, $86,700.32, Tax Map: 1C-1-424. Robert Lee Pullen Jr. to Donehey Enterprises LLC, 2 Acres, $149,000.00, Tax Map: 12-48A. Kenneth and Robinson to Cynthia W. Robinson, 2.0014 Acres, Deed of Gift, 'Doc Map: 21-7E. Panthers earn second district win By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County’s boys varsity basketball team picked up another Bull Run District victory Friday, when they beat Madison County 57-53 at RCHS. The win was the Panthers’ second in the district this season; the other victory also came against Madison, on the road Jan. 3. Rappahannock lost to Manassas Park 61-48 on Jan. 17 at RCHS and lost in overtime 50-46 to Word of Life Christian Academy on Tuesday in Springfield. The Panthers’ record is now 3-14 overall and 2-4 in the district. . The week ahead Rappahannock will travel to Berryville today to face off against defending Group A state champion Clarke County at 7:30 p.m. They will also play at Strasburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both games will be the second meetings between the teams this season. Clarke beat the Panthers 62-48 on Jan. 5 at RCHS. Strasburg won at Rappahannock 80-69 on Jan. 10. 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After one night in the county jail, Harris was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford County on Nov. 19. He spent another night in the regional jail before being released on $25,000 bond on Nov. 20, a jail spokesperson said. Harris’s defense Harris said he was in Rappahannock the entire day on Oct. 26. He taught a tennis lesson at 1:15 p.m. and spent the afternoon and evening with friends in the county, he said. “When [Harris] came to see me initially, he was adamant that not only was he not guilty of the charge, but he couldn’t remember the last time he was in Spotsylvania County for any reason,” Howard said. Howard said he sent a letter to Spotsylvania Commonwealth’s Attorney William F. Neely that outlined Harris’s background and provided several character witnesses, including Rappahanndck County Administrator John McCarthy and former Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle. The correspondence also listed the contact information for the three people Harris was with when the incident occurred. “I talked to a lot of people and I met with the people who were with him that day and thoroughly interviewed them. Nothing added up,” Howard said. Howard said Neely is an “honorable, fair-minded person.” He said it is unusual for a defense attorney to give away names of witnesses before a preliminary hearing and that may have raised a red flag with the prosecution. “I said, Hey I’m gonna give you everything I got,’ “ Howard said. The attorney said he does not think anyone involved in the case bears any malice toward Harris, but he added that eyewitness reports are unreliable. “1 don’t think anyone had anything personal against Hunt,” Howard said. “Eye-witness identification is the most dangerous thing in the world, because everyone sees something differently. “I’m happy there was a response to what we provided, and I think the right decision has been made,” he said. “Indeed I think there was a terrible mistake made here, and to the credit of Mr. Neely and his staff... they ended up doing the right thing.” Going forward The commonwealth’s attorney’s office’s decision to “nol pros” the case means the charges against Harris could be pursued if new evidence surfaces against him Nol pros is short for nolle prosequi - Latin for “we shall no longer prosecute” - and is a formal entry by a prosecutor in a criminal case that means he will not pursue the matter further. On Monday, Shaia said fingerprints found at the robbery scene are still being analyzed and the final decision on the charges against Harris will not come until those results are in. Due to a backlog at the state laboratory, Shaia said he does not know when the forensic examination will be complete. Rather than let the case drag on, the commonwealth’s attorney’s office decided to grant nol pros, he said. “If it Comes back favorable, then [Harris] doesn't have anything to worry about,” Shaia said. At that point, Shaia said, Howard will be able to file an expungement to have the arrest erased from Harris’s record. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com

Dominion Virginia Power studying alternate routes • One Alternative Places Line Along Interstate 66 • Second Alternative Sends Line Along Existing Corridors • Another Possihility'Buries Line Within Study Area RICHMOND, Va. Dominion Virginia Power is studying at least for a 40-mile, 500,000-volt transmission line in Northern Virginia, the company announced Tuesday. “These alternatives are a direct result of our conversations with the people who came to our workshops last fall and continue to contact us,” said Paul D. Koonce, chief executive officer, Dominion Energy. “We have also been meeting with various groups and Officials to explain the need for the line. All of these alternatives have their challenges, but they are worth studying alongside the planned route segments we displayed at the workshops. “While the alternatives are new, what has not changed is the critical need for an additional pathway for electricity into Northern Virginia. Virginia cannot afford to have its electrical network become like the region’s highway system — a bumper-to-bumper mess. Problems on that system lead to hours stuck in traffic jams. On an electrical transmission system, they lead to blackouts.” Dominion will continue to study all options and routes, including those presented at the workshops, in preparation for filing its SCC application in April. The company will present a preferred route as well as potential alternatives. The SCC has the ultimate responsibility to certify the need and choose the route. Electrical demand in Northern Virginia has grown by about 40 percent over the last decade. PJM Interconnection recently cited Dominion as hav-' ing the fastest growing demand for electricity at peak times among any of the PJM regions across 13 states. PJM likened the increase in demand on the Dominion system to adding approximately 1 million new houses over the next five years. Without this power line, the company faces an increasing risk of having to use “rolling blackouts” to keep the Northern Virginia portion of our system stable as early as the summer of 2011. The being studied along with the route segments shown at the workshops are: • A route along Interstate 66. • A longer route — approximately 60 miles —- along existing transmission corridors. • An underground route in Frederick, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties. The 1-66 Alternative In the 1-66 alternative, the transmission line would leave the Meadow Brook substation on an existing transmission cor Dominion Power donated $3.75 million to Virginia politicians in 2005 and 2006 By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer For many years, Dominion Virginia Power has positioned itself to exert influence in the Virginia General Assembly. The utility has donated more than $3.75 million to Virginia’s politicians since 1996, according to the Virginia Public Access Project (www.vpap.org). According to the VPAP, Dominion has secured the services of no fewer than 17 registered lobbyists this year, in order to keep bills that are against the utility’s interests from surviving the legislative process. in addition, Dominion remains one of the states largest political donors. How this influence will affect the outcome of the current power line controversy will be carefully watched. (The power company wants to build 40 miles of 125foot power towers across private property in the.Piedmont.) Recent activities In 2006, a non-election year, Dominion’s donations to 216 candidates and causes totaled $542,019, and was second only to the donations made by corporations and individuals to cover the cost of Gov. Tim Kaine’s inauguration ($564,601). A quick analysis of Dominion’s donations shows that of the total, 62 percent went to Republican candidates and causes, 37 percent to Democrats. In the House of Delegates, Dominion made 132 direct donations, totaling $129,727. Tbp recipients were Adam Ebbin (D-Fairfax/Arlington), $4,900; Franklin P. Hall (D-Chesterfield), $18,750; and Brian Moran (D-Fairfax/Arlington), $5,500. On the Senate side, there were 48 direct donations totaling $78,693. Tbp recipients were H. Russell Potts Jr. (RWinchester) and Richard L. Saslaw (D-Alexandria/Fairfax), $10,000 each; Walter A. Stosch (R-Richmond), $7,500; and Thomas K Norment (RWilliamsburg), $5,200. While there were no statewide elections in 2006, Dominion is on record donating $5,000 to the 2005 Creighton Deeds for Attorney General campaign. Deeds, a Democrat, lost to Republican Robert McDonnell. Also on Dominion’s donation list were political party commit WX3, Wlliui WCiC given ±M uunations totaling $114,600. In this category, Republican committees received $65,000 (57 percent) and Democrats $49,600 (43 percent). The largest recipient was the Republican Party of Virginia (R-PAC). Donations to leadership committees included 18 donations totaling $147,750 (70 percent to Republican committees, 30 percent to Democrats); the Dominion Leadership Trust (RTPAC) was the top recipient at $50,000. Looking back to 2005 As large as Dominion’s donations to state politicians and causes were in 2006, the previous year offers a fuller picture of the utility company’s financial involvement with Virginia's representatives. This may give some indication what the impact will be in 2007, when all 100 House and all 40 Senate seats will be contested. Coming in with 240 donations totaling $606,970, Dominion ranked high in the private See DONATIONS, Page A8 ridor to join the interstate near Front Royal. The transmission line would be co-located with the interstate or along outer easements until nearing Manassas Battlefield Park. This route would alleviate many private, historical and cultural landowner concerns. Moreover, this route would provide the longterm solution the company seeks and at approximately the same cost to customers. Because of electrical and traffic safety concerns, the transmission towers would be slightly taller than the ones planned for the overhead routes shown at the workshops. Dominion has had preliminary discussions with the Virginia Department of Transportation, which also would have to grant its approval before construction if the SCC selects this route. The Existing Corridor Alternative In this alternate route, the transmission line would exit the Meadow Brook substation on an existing transmission line corridor, running south to the Morrisville substation in southern Fauquier County near the I Ask the .Arborist ■ By Jamie Wood ILS-A. Certified Arborist Choose Deicing Agents Carefully Deicing salts used on pavement can severely damage adjacent turf and plants when the material leaches into the root system or splashes on the foliage. 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Commission approves farm school site in Flint Hill By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Administrators . from Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School have finally got what they wanted: their own place in Rappahannock County. For the past three years, the school has operated in rented space at Belle Meade on F.T. Valley Road, about six miles south of Sperryville. But school administrators have had difficulty finding a suitable location to own in the county. After a favorable public hearing at the County Planning Commission’s meeting on Jan. 17, it looks like school officials can stop searching. Mountain Laurel representatives are applying for a special-exception permit, which is required of all educational institutions in Rappahannock, to move to the 21-acre former site of True Ewe Farm, north of The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas 7901 Lake Manassas Drive • Gainesville, Virginia February 3, 2007 11:00 am to 2:00 pm A partnership of Fauquier Hospital and Prince William Hospital, the new Cancer Center is located at the intersection of Route 29 and Lake Manassas Drive. The Center is equipped with the most up-to-date radiation therapy technology offering intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Dr. Sanjeev K. Aggarwal, the Cancer Center Medical.Director, states that these advanced technologies allow a very precise focusing of the radiation beam to treat the tumor to a high dose, while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. ■ ' ' .1 ♦. 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In February 2006, the school’s proposal to move to a house on Bear Wallow Road ignited strong opposition from neighborhood residents. School administrator Elaine Glier withdrew the application after neighbors of the property complained that the location was inadequate to handle traffic and potential emergencies for a school. At the time, Planning Commission members recommended that school officials try to find a location on a main road in the county. “We heard loud and clear last time: location, location, location,” Glier said. On Jan. 17, three people stood up to speak in favor of the application and no one opposed it. “I think it will be a great asset to the community,” said Don Loock, of Amissville. “Thank you for continuing to try to make this work in the county” Local sheep farmer and Realtor Alan Zuschlag said the school will help preserve local agriculture as well as educate the next generation of farmers. Commission members spoke well of the school and its application, noting that Mountain Laurel administrators responded to the concerns that arose from their prior application. “I support it,” Commission member Raymond Brown said. “They did all the things we asked them to do the last time they were here.” Commission member Tbm Tepper said, “I’m certain that you’re going to be a good neighbor to Rappahannock County.” Commission Chairman Charles Strittmatter motioned that the commission recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the permit on the condition that Mountain Laurel officials comply with requests from the Department of Transportation and Department of Health. Commission members unanimously agreed. After the decision, Glier and' school co-director Monica Nixon embraced as the crowd in the courtroom applauded. “We knew that the county wanted us,” Glier said. “We’re just happy that a suitable location came along.” Twenty students are enrolled at the farm school, which serves seventh-, eighthand ninth-graders. The permit application calls for a maximum capacity of 30 students. The Flint Hill location will bring the farm, school closer to Mountain Laurel’s main school in Front Royal. Glier said she hopes to start classes at the Flint Hill property next fall. The Board of Supervisors will have the final say on the permit application at its Feb. 5 meeting. ‘E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Donations From Page A7 sector. Once again, Republican candidates and causes received most of the money, with 57 percent going to the GOP and 43 percent to the Democrats. In the House, Dominion donated $30,000 to Franklin P. Hall (D-Chesterfield). Other delegates receiving donations included the late Harry J. Parrish (R-Manassas), $10,000; Vincent Callahan (R-Fairfax), Kenneth Plum (R-Fairfax) and Dwight Jones (DChesterfield/Richmond), $3,500 each; and H. Morgan Griffith (R-Roanoke), M. Kirkland Cox (R-Chesterfield/Colonial Heights), Brian J. Moran (DFairfax/Alexandria) and David Albo (R-Fairfax), all of whom received $2,500 each. In the Senate, those receiving the most direct support from Dominion included Richard Saslaw (D-Alexandria/Fairfax) and H. Russell Potts Jr. (RWinchester), $10,000 each; Walter A Stosch (RrRichmond), $5,000; Thomas K. Norment (RWilliamsburg), $4,100; Kenneth W. Stolle (R-Virginia Beach), $4,168. In the 2005 statewide races, Dominion gave financial support to candidates from both parties in primary and general elections - 32 individual donations in all, totaling $155,537. In the governor’s race, Dominion donated $42,419 to Republican Jerry Kilgore’s campaign, and $35,000 to Tim Kaine (D), who won the election. All five candidates for lieutenant governor got something from Dominion, with Republican Bill Bolling, who won, receiving $25,000; Sean Connaughton (R) $5,000; Viola Baskerville (D) $2,000; J. Chapman Petersen (D), $1,750; and Leslie Byrne (D) $1,000. In the attorney general’s race, Dominion donated $24,868 to winner Robert F. McDonnell’s (R) campaign. Creighton Deeds (D) received $15,000; and Republican Steve Baril received $3,500 in the primary. Money provided to 13 political party committees totaled Tracking the influence of Dominion Power Recipient of money from Dominion Power 2006 2005 House of Delegates (recipients of highest donations) $4,900 $18,750 $30,000 $5,500 $2,500 $10,000 Adam Ebbin (D-Fairfax/Arlington) Franklin P. Hall (D-Chesterfield) Brian Moran (D-Fairfax/Arlington) Harry J. Parrish (R-Manassas) Vincent Callahan (R-Fairfax), $3,500 Kenneth Plum (R-Fairfax) $3,500 Dwight Jones (D-Chesterfield/Richmond) $3,500 H. Morgan Griffith (R-Roanoke) $2,500 M. Kirkland Cox (R-Chesterfield/Colonial Heights) $2,500 David Albo (R-Fairfax) $2,500 Senate (recipients of highest donations) H. Russell Potts Jr. (R-Winchester) Richard L. Saslaw (D-Alexandria/Fairfax) Walter A. Stosch (R-Richmond) Thomas K. Norment (R-Williamsburg) Kenneth W, Stolle (R-Virginia Beach) Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Kilgore (R) Tim Kaine (D) $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $5,200 $4,168 $42,419 $35,000 Lieutenant governor candidates Bill Bolling (R) Sean Connaughton (R) Viola Baskerville (D) J. Chapman Petersen (D) Leslie Byrne (D) Attorney General candidates Robert F. McDonnell’s (R) Creighton Deeds (D) Steve Baril (R) Party leadership committees Total $25,000 $5,000 $2,000 $1,750 $1,000 $24,000 $15,000 $3,500 $147,750 $59,600 $542,019 $606,970 $59,600, with Republican groups getting $35,000 (59 percent) and Democrats, $24,600 (41 percent.) Tbp recipient was the House Republican Campaign Committee (R-PAC). Similarly, $65,500 was donated to various leadership committees, with $54,500 (83 percent) going to Republicans and $11,000 (17 percent) going to Democrats. The largest single donation was to the Dominion Leadership Trust PAC (R-PAC), which received $45,000. Issue of access Many of those who have benefited most from Dominion’s largess serve on House and Senate committees that will determine the fate of any pending legislation dealing with power lines and eminent domain during this and future sessions of the Virginia General Assembly. 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County schools need increased state funding On Jan. 23, Rappahannock County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chappell spoke to the House of Delegates Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education to support passage of two amendments: Del. Scott Ligamfelter’s “Education computation of composite index” biU (HB 1702) and Del. Brad Gilbert s Cost of Competing Adjustment” bill (HB 135 18h). Ligamfelter’s proposal would require the General Assembly to modify the current Standards of Quality funding formula and calculation of composite index of local ability to pay to incorporate within the real estate indicator of local wealth the land-use taxation value for those properties within a land-use plan. The current composite index of local ability to pay incorporates the “true value” of real property (rather than any special-use assessed values) weighted 50 percent, with adjusted gross income weighted at 40 percent and taxable retail sales weighted at 10 percent, as indicators of local wealth. Chappell told the committee he supports the land-use plan. “By reducing taxes on eligible properties, land use helps to preserve the rural character of the majority of the commonwealth’s land and prevent the suburban sprawl that has been creeping across Virginia for years,” he said. Rappahannock County’s Local Composite Index is .7463. Approximately 25 percent of the cost of educating Rappahannock’s children is covered by the state. The remainder falls on the shoulders of the county’s taxpayers. According to records provided by Rappahannock County Commissioner of the Revenue Beverly Atkins, $579,840,900 - or 27 percent of Rappahannock’s 2006 $2,112,509,400 true value of property - is “deferred,” and is therefore eligible for reduced taxation under the land-use bill. If the true value of Rappahannock land used to calculate the LCI for the 2006-2008 biennium were reduced by 27 percent, the county would have an LCI of .6058. Making this same change in the state formula would increase the state’s share of the cost of educating Rappahannock’s children from 25 percent to 39 percent. “A colleague told me the General Assembly will never change the LCI formula to reflect land-use values, because it would take funding away from urban and suburban areas that control the majority in the legislature,” Chappell said. “I hope my friend underestimates the sense of fairness on the part of members of the General Assembly,” he said. Chappell said one major difference between Rappahannock {Economic Compartoonc of Northom VA Locality* Locany VKngton Ctarlte'.. Fairfax Fauquier Loudoun Prince Wiliam 1 appall aneotfc Spotsylvania_ Stafford Warren MexandriaOty Fals Church aty Manassas City " ~ Manassas Park CUv Rank Per Capita* Taxable Sates S12.505 $4,991 $11 640 $8,908 $14,116 $10 382 4 13 6 10 2 8 14 9 11 12 3 5 14 $4,290 $9,440 $6,277 $6,273 $13,723 $21,958 $12,215 $79,753 and other Northern Virginia localities is the corporate tax base. “Rappahannock has virtually no corporate tax base to help fund its schools,” he said. Rappahannock County ranks last of the 14 cities and counties in the Northern Virginia region for per-capita taxable retail sales. “At present we have no industries and no supermarkets in Rappahannock County,” Chappell said. “So, I appeal to your sense of fairness. Help rural counties like Rappahannock, Fauquier and Clarke in Northern Virginia and other rural counties across Virginia retain their rural character. By retaining rural acreage through the Land-use program, the commonwealth will remain one of the most beautiful states in the nation.” Another real benefit to including land use in the LCI formula and retaining rural land is that fewer new schools will be built in rural areas, thus saving the localities and the state from future capital expenses for school construction and additional operational expenses, Chappell said. “As one Rappahannock resident so aptly put it: “Cows don’t ride school buses/ ” said the superintendent. When asked to comment on Ligamfelter’s bill, County Administrator John McCarthy said the General Assembly should remember its commitment made several years ago in the Chesapeake Bay Act to increase acreage in scenic easements. “I would like to point out that our experience in the landuse program is that it is an almost inevitable precursor to the dedication of scenic easements,” McCarthy said. “Rappahannock County has the highest percentage of this privately held land under scenic easements of any county in the commonwealth.” The second proposal Gilbert’s bill proposes to add Rappahannock County to the 13 other Northern Virginia localities that receive the “Cost of Competing Adjustment.” The first-year phase-in of additional Town debuts d^aft policy for boundary adjustments By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Town of Washington Planning Commission and Town Council met jointly Monday to begin revising a draft policy for boundary-line adjustments in the town. The stimulus for the policy came in June from a petition by 12 property owners near Piedmont and Oden avenues, west of Washington, that are requesting to have the town’s boundaries adjusted to include their properties. Since then, the discussion has evolved into a policy-making process that will help the town handle future requests for boundary-line adjustments. Throughout the meeting Monday, Planning Commission and Town Council members tried to discuss the overarching themes and intentions of the policy without delving into specific scenarios of what may or may not happen if a boundary line adjustment poucy is approved. Planning Commission Chairman Clary Schwartz said the policy should not be based on “what ifs” but on “what’s there.” On the Piedmont-Oden petition, Schwartz said that if the council decides against adjusting the town’s boundary to include the neighborhood, the area could still be included in the town’s planned wastewater system through what is called an extended-service district. Schwartz said Berryville employs such a system for wastewater customers that live outside that town’s borders in Clarke County. Piedmont Avenue resident Bill Metcalfe - the man who initiated the petition to have the neighborhood added to Washington - stood up and said he and his neighbors signed a petition to be annexed to the town, not just receive wastewater services. Town attorney John Bennett said in most cases, town boundary quarrels erupt because residents outside of town do not want to be annexed and forced to pay higher municipal taxes. Washington is an unusual case, he said, because the town does not impose any additional taxes. Council member Claudia Mitchell said residents of the Piedmont-Oden neighborhood should be aware that additional taxes could be approved by the Tbwn Council in the future. Piedmont Avenue resident John Summers commented that Piedmont-Oden is unique in the Washington area, because it is a residential neighborhood that has been adjacent to town for many years. Mitchell added that areas near town that are already developed and using town utilities should be noted in the criteria used for consideration in the policy. Tb take affect, the policy will need to be approved by the Tbwn Council as an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan. The Planning Commission and council planned another ipint work session for Feb. 26. At that point, Schwartz said he hopes the commission will have a policy that is ready to be recommended to the Tbwn Council. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com revenue for the county would be $48,000 if approved by the General Assembly. Chappell said Rappahannock is a Northern Virginia locality and deserves to receive the same COCA received by the other 13 localities. “As an aggregate, those localities receive more than $40 million annually in this COCA funding that is over-and-above the regular funding provided by the state,” Chappell said. The COCA was established by the General Assembly in the 1980s to help the Northern Locality Economic Comparison* of Northern VA Localities Per Capita True* Rank Per Capita* i/alue of Property Base Year 2003 Arlington Clarke Fairfax Fauquier Loudoun Prince Wttam Rappahannock Spotsylvania Stafford Warren Alexandria City Falls Church City Manassas City Manassas Park City 1216,089 $141,453 5165,551 5163,227 5170,490 5101,434 $211,515 581,853 596,994 588,577 5179,075 5202,102 599,224 579,75 3 AC I Base Year 2003 13 11 12 4 3 10 14 Rank Per Capita" Taxable Sales 537,756 S23.268 537,630 532,041 535,543 524,206 $24,390 521,260 522,479 518,591 S 36,198 542,402 523,055 519,670 12 Rank 512 505 54,991 511.640 58 908 $14,116 510.382 $4 290 $9 440 $6277 $6,273 $13,723 $21,958 512.215 511.387 14 Virginia localities compete with other jurisdictions in the Washington, D.C., region for teachers, policemen and social workers. In terms of proximity to the nation’s capital, the county seat of Rappahannock is 70 miles from D.C. Other counties receiving COCA, including Spotsylvania, Clarke and Warren, have county seats that are 64 miles or more from D.C. “If those three counties are in Northern Virginia, Rappahannock County is, too,” Chappell said. Rappahannock’s rankings Rappahannock is ranked number first of the 14 counties in Northern Virginia in percapita true value of property for the base year 2003 used to compute the LCI for the 2006-08 biennium. Rappahannock ranks seventh of the 14 in per-capita adjusted gross income. The only economic indicator that sets Rappahannock apart from the rest of Northern Virginia is its lack of a corporate tax base. According to Sperling’s best places.net, Rappahannock ranks 11th of the 14 in cost of living. Chappell said the county would have a higher rank in the Sperling comparisons if the index took “travel to buy groceries” into consideration. Most residents have to travel 30 to 40 miles round trip to go to the grocery store. According to data provided by the Virginia Education Association, Rappahannock ranks last among the 14 Northern Virginia counties in starting salaries for teachers in the region. Chappell said Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors and taxpayers have tried to help make up the difference in low state funding to make the county more competitive in teachers’ salaries. But when Rappahannock provided a 3.5 percent increase for the current year to try to narrow the gap, the other localities in Northern Virginia provided increases typically in excess of 4 percent. The reason those other counties were able to provide higher salary increases is because they received additional funding through COCA, Chappell said. Life Stories. fjust didn’t like school at the time. I just didn’t seem to fit in with “the crowd.” I thought I could drop out and survive with a basic job. 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Photos by Lili Duvall FIREFIGHTER EXTRAORDINAIRE: John F. Pearre, right, of Amissville receives the award as firefighter of the year from Scott Chamberlain, Assistant Chief of the AVFR Company at Saturday’s annual awards banquet. MEMORIAL DONATION: Betty Settle presents Amissville Fire Company President Jack Atkins with a generous donation in memory of her husband, Frank. Award night in Amissville By Jed Duvall Special to the Rappahannock News The stalwarts of the Amissville Fire and Rescue Company, their families and friends sat together this past Saturday night at the firehouse, for a meal of beef and chicken and vegetables? followed by presentation of the annual awards. At the top of the list was John F. Pearre, designated Firefighter of the year for 2006. Pearre, whose Dad is is also a member at Amissville, was one of the top ten responders, answering 135 calls during the year. As he presented the award, Assistant Chief Scott Chamberlain announced, “John has taken it to the next level, has become a professional firefighter ... a number us have done that, started here,” where, of course, TOP GUY: John F. Pearre, named firefighter of the year at the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. everyone is a volunteer. Young Pearre lives two miles from the fire station. When his beeper sounds, he hops in his Chevrolet truck and hurries to the station. He is a qualified emergency medical technician and spent 130 hours training in 2006 alone. Pearre has also been schooled as a hazmat operator, and in pump operations. When the alarm sounds, he can be found driving the big fire truck or the ambulance. Betty Settle, a member of the Amissville company, donated three hundred dollars as part of the annual fund raising effort of the department. Betty did so in memory of her husband Frank, who had a great many friends in the Amissville company. Frank had looked on the Amissville firehouse as a place to be for various events and social affairs. Eileen Murray (left) Outpatient Services Coordinator Pattie Dempsey (right) Cardiology Office Assistant •W *■ .s, Advanced outpatient therapies include: • IV antibiotics to treat infections Blood transfusions >V *s, • •i'. ' Vi; '’:, ■ ■*'.4 and/or injections for . i%'A treatment of anemia V:.#i IV treatments for arthritis or dehydration • Treatment for chronic s "I >' diseases such as Chron's, psoriasis or MS Maintenance of IVs or > central line ports testing and stress echocardiograms • Standard echocardiograms and EKGs Cardiopulmonary rehab When your doctor prescribes 41' ( j». ■ . *. ’ ;: ' • ♦ . . a screening test for your ' •“ V;-f'-v • "♦ • J. ;'a heart or intravenous .. . ... .4 : therapy for a chronic condition, you'll be back home faster with medical ,. •. . • * outpatient services at Culpeper Regional Hospital. A Outpatient services are thev perfect alternative to an l overnight stay for many types of medical care. Registered nurses devoted to individualized patient care make you their top priority. And convenient parking and easy access means you'll be on the road to better health faster. A: N Hi instead of just being on the road. • ■; V' . V, •• ' >; *. -f--Vs t.i .”■^4' »*- ’’T: '1 Regional Hospital 88 School News from Around the County Wakefield Country Day School Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored Wednesday, January 17th, the WCDS assembly featured a stirring presentation by Mrs. Ernest’s first grade class on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and accomplishments. The entire student body was not only moved by the performance, they were visibly impressed by both the level of knowledge demonstrated by the first graders, and their eloquence. Each student shared a portion of Dr. King’s biography: Bemie Cieplak gave an overall summary; Catherine Deane spoke of King’s birthplace; Hampton Massie gave insight into his younger life; Kathryn Phillippe spoke of his philosophy of non violence and early ministry; Connor Johnson explained the bus boycott in Alabama that grew out of the Rosa Parks incident and the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and Anthony Elar spoke of Dr. King’s famous, “I Have A Dream” speech. Then the entire class, led by Gena Boice, Emma McGunigal and Emerson Shepard, recited from memory a portion of that speech. In summation, Owen Youngquist told the audience about King being awarded the Nobel . Peace prize and explained that he was assassinated in 1968. Finally, the group sang “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” led by Sylvia Neph. IMPASSIONED SPEECH: First Graders recite a portion of Dr. King’s, “I Have A Dream” . College News Congratulations to the following WCDS seniors: Patrick Dale has been accepted at St. Joseph’s University, Saawan Mehta at James Madison University, Cat Toth at Mary Baldwin College and Ho Sung Woo at Penn State. Highest Achievers Treated to Lunch Four students who made the Head of School Honor Roll list for the first or second grading periods (average of 9.8+) were treated to lunch at the Flint Hill Public House on Thursday. Marguerite Beattie, ratncK Dale, uaia neaa, ana Abigael Whitaker joined Head of School Kathleen Grove for food and conversation that touched on a wide range of topics, including colleges, homework, school, ballroom dancing, and sleep. Hearthstone School News Hearthstone’s first grade students recently started their mathematics study block with a trip to Luray Caverns. The students listened to fairy tales about gnomes mining jewels in the caverns. Upon returning to school, the students created jewel encrusted caverns from egg cartons and used rocks and jewels as manipulatives for counting and mathematics exercises. The third grade class is currently studying Native American fables, reading poetry and learning native legends about creation, animals, the sky and turning of the seasons. Students have learned several Native American songs and recited poetry, and created painted horses and decorative vests in art class. Students created their own rhythm sticks from bamboo to accompany their songs and poetry. Support columns in the classroom were made into the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge with paper made to look like bark. Chappell’s Corner New plan for Parent - Teacher Conferences On February 1, ParentTeacher Cohferences are scheduled ONLY at RCES from 2:00 - 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00. RCHS parent conferences are scheduled for March 1. The reason behind the change: RCHS students start new classes on Jan. 24 in the 4X4 schedule in which students take up to four classes each semester. RCHS Teachers will have a better understanding of student progress by March 1. Cambridge Program update In August 2005, RCHS began phasing in the Cambridge International Program sponsored by Cambridge University in England. In 2006 our students could choose to take Cambridge English 9 and 10. This year, students could elect to take Cambridge English 9 and 10 plus Cambridge World History 9 and Cambridge Art. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, students may choose to take English 9 and 10 , Cambridge World History 9, Cambridge World History 10, Cambridge Geometry, Cambridge Algebra II Trigonometry, and Cambridge Chemistry. Cambridge US History, English 11, and Music Theory are also under consideration for the 2007-2008 school year. Cambridge courses are among the most rigorous offered at RCHS and help to prepare students for AP courses and college. RCPS Events Jan. 25-31: Jan.26 RCES Spirit Day: Careers-Occupations Day 7:00 RCES Band Movie Night Jan.27 - Saturday- SAT Date Jan. 29 - RCHS report cards mailed today Jan. 30 — RCES Report Cards will be sent home on this date Jan. 31- Middle and High School Science Fair Judging at RCES. Note: Science Fair open to the public Thursday Feb. 1 from 2:00 — 8:00 during RCES Parent Conferences RCPS Competitive Events Jan. 25-31 Jan. 25- JP wrest, at Locust Grove 4:30; JV/V Boys’ BB at Clarke 6:15/7:30; V wrest. home vs. George Mason 6:00 Jan. 26- JP Boys’ BB/JP Girls’ BB at St. Joes 4:30/ 5:45; JV/V Girls’ BB at Strasburg 6:15/7:30 Jan. 27- V Wrest, at Culpeper time TBA Jan. 30- JV/V Boys’ BB at Strasburg 6:15/7:30 Jan. 31- JV/V Girls’ BB at M. Park 6:15/7:30; JP Girls’ BB home vs. Monroe 4:00; JP Wrest, home vs. Culpeper Middle 5:30

January 25,2007 www.time8Community.com Photo by Richard Lykes Sunset or sunrise? • ~ tie..-. £* > • 9 ' **'' t . » v • **! * * V Flint Hill photojoumalist Richard Lykes caught this psychedelic moment early one morning in January. It’s a scene looking toward the west with the sun rising in the east. Despite the brilliant colors, this isn’t a sunset. Lykes figures it was some combination of atmospheric pressure partnering with the sun’s light reflecting off the frost on the ground. Perhaps it was an omen of the snow to come. In either case, it’s a spectacular shot and worth sharing. Frank Vignola’s “Gypsy Grass” debuts at The Theatre One of the greatest young guitarists in the world today, Frank Vignola, is returning with a new all-star group of musicians to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia to give a concert on Saturday, February 3 at 8 p.m. The group, launched just last month, is known as Gypsy Grass. In addition to Vignola, Gypsy Grass comprises Casey Driessen (recently nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental) on fiddle, Matt Flinner on mandolin, Rich Zukor on percussion, Vinny Raniolo, rhythm guitar, and Gaiy Mazzaroppi, bass. Vignola describes the music they will play as "wicked gypsy jazz, front porch jam, and bluegrass all mashed up and reconstructed by some of the nastiest pickers we can find." Although the group is new, Vignola’s interest in gypsy jazz music is deeply rooted in his attachment to the music of the great European jazz guitarist of the 1930s, Django Reinhardt. The liner notes to the Hot Club USA compact disc "Django Lives," recorded back in 1998, recognized that "Vignola's style has its roots in the ardor of Django Reinhardt. The characteristic Frank Vignola solo is — in the Reinhardt tradition — intensely rhythmic, but it is fed by a melodic sensibility that is all his own." Tickets for the concert at the Theatre on Saturday, February 3 at 8 p.m. are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre s new schedule, contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253 or by email to Theatre VA@aol.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747. Frank Vignola . Photo by Richard ty*« ’ > . ■■■ ■ ./vi ■** U: ■ ' % • MX ndustrial wind power vs. v ■ ■ v ' v , ■■ ■ - ■'*' environment. I With the ever-increasing emphasis on i need to diversify our energy resources, ■■■■* industrial wind power is becoming art s attractive renewable alternative. LucHe Miller, a noted Virginia environmentalist |Jrom Sperryville. spoke on toe r environmental impact of wind power at toe Rappahannnock Association tor the Arts;-, l and the Community (RAAC) ’Second Friday at the Library' series held January 12. She noted that white most environmental organizations have supported wind-energy development in. ^ £ the past, some are now reassessing their ;: position as more evidence mounts on the dangers of industrial wind turbines that kifl many thousands of bats and bii Stay tuned for future speakers toe library series. They are always : and informative. v/ ■ .—- ■ ■■■■ ■■ —t-i Soup and Soul featured Steven Kenny By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News Ki Theatre’s first “Soup and Soul” presentation of the new year featured a discussion by nationally-acclaimed oil painter, Steven Kenny, who moved to Rappahannock County in 1997. In his talk, Kenny recalled his early interest in art that led him from commercial illustration and into a successful career as a fine artist. His paintings, which grace galleries across the country and abroad, combine detailed realism and symbolism to create a surrealistic tableau that has become his trademark. Many of his paintings were shown and discussed in a slide show for a group of about 70 attendees who had signed up in the Fall for this presentation. Two more presentations by area writers and playwrights are scheduled for February and March and all now have a waiting list. This weekend’s presentation was held at the home of Adrienne Brown, Jeff Smith, and Margaret Brown near Little Washington. Photo by Richard Lykes ARTIST SPEAKS: Steven Kenny shared his thoughts about becoming an artist. Miss Piggy •; and Phil 5 y - Don’t forget about the Washington \! Baptist Church Annual Variety Show. ^ It’s this Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. > held at The Theatre on Gay Street in % Little Washington. It’s a fun . '•* community event with lots of great talent for your amusement and enjoyment and a price you can’t beat • there’s no admission charge. You can also come early from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and have some chili or soup before the fun begins. No charge for that either but donations are certainly welcome. All proceeds go toward their long term maintenance fund. See you there! Photo by Richard Lykes

Welcome Isabella! Isabella Bruce Tomeden Nadel was bom December 13, 2006. She is the daughter of Dr. Scott and Jennifer Tbmeden Nadel of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Welcoming Isabella are Jessica and Jason Nadel, her brother and sister. Her grandparents are Richard and Karan Rodgers Macon of Fairhope, Alabama, Roger and Lisa Tbrneden of Los Angeles and Miriam Nadel (Richard Nadel deceased) of New York City. Her aunts are Stephanie Tbrneden of Melbourne, Australia, Daliah Macon of Washington, D.C. and Arlene Nadel of New York City. Taylor graduates Julie Taylor graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in the fall semester of 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Julie was named to the National Dean’s List and Liberty University’s Dean’s List during her college career. She is also a member of Phi Theta Cappa and Sigma Thu Delta. After a missions trip to West Africa in the Spring, she plans to pursue a career in audio- visual media and hopes to do some tutoring. Julie is the daughter of William and Barbara Taylor of Sperryville and the granddaughter of Thomas R. and Dorothy Taylor also of Sperryville and Rev. Robert & Sally Dunphy of Strasburg. The Culpeper area Women’s Bible Study is presenting Beth Moore’s newest four-week study, “Loving Well.” The study began on Jan. 17th and continues for two more Wednesdays, the 31st of Jan. and Feb. 7th. Call Stephanie at 540-9374987. Religious Notes Washington Baptist Church invites the community to its Eleventh Annual Church Variety Show this Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington. The theme this year is “God is Good.” A chili/soup supper is also offered in the church fellowship hall from 5:45 p. m. to 6:45 p. m. There is no cost for either of these activities, but donations to the church long term maintenance fund will be accepted. For more information you may call the church office at 675-3336. Amissville Baptist Church is happy to welcome the Bluegrass Gospel Group - The Deanes — on Saturday, February 17 at 7 p.m. Please join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment and fellowship. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road. For more information call (540)937-6159. Area Churches ' .. i.3 -v-rs v%$v •• %.3sJ! . Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday Contemporary Services 8:45 a m. Sunday School 10 a.m. # „ Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m,. Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. -M if . •' Hope Hill Baptist Church $/. Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. V Worship Sen/ices 11 a m. , f * Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amlssvllle Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m, * 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. Woodville Baptist . . Pastor: Paul Larrimore Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening ministry, children’s ministry 7 pm Wednesday: Devotions and prayer 7 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. * ’ Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Leah DeLong Flint Hill UMC - Sunday Worship at 8:45 am.. Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 am., ' call for Bible Study Schedule (675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55-a.m.r Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., $ Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 pro* Sperryvllle UMC - Sunday Worship at i 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Jj Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. t'i i 1 AmissvIUe United Methodist Pastor. Rev. Edward “Ned" VanDyck Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 am. Sunday: Musical group practice 7 p.m. 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 First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant SundayrSunday School 9:30 a.m. g Trinity Episcopal J Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III f Meditation 7:00 a.m, Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 am. « Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bishop's Visit and Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Meditation 7:00 a.m. fV Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ~ Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Disdpleship Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Sfcv.'y'vt ; Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist ‘Rev. %by Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gld Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 am Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm. 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 third 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. Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 Worship: 8:30 a.m., 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. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Cwp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Oranqe Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Find your new home With Hu Rappahannock Setts 540-675-3349 News Li Shoveling the sidewalk is a big job. Why not leave it until tomorrow a and enjoy the newly fallen snow today? A fresh snowfall is so beautiful and pristine. There’s a chance, however, that the temperature will rise during the day enough to inch some snow and then (all below freezing at night. We might wake to shining, slippery Ice impossible to shovel and dangerous to walk on. Shoveling will be more difficult if we wait! We put off many things in life, there’s always a good excuse. Some of us are just natural procrastinators... others have chaotically busy lives. One thing that often falls to the bottom of the list is the enrichment of our spiritual life. Spending time with God on a regular basis cm give us so much joy and sustenance! Don’t wait! Find solutions now through tegular prayer and weekly worship. In John 12:35 we read... “Walk wtkle you have the light, before darkness overtakes you.” Live in God’s light today and every day. 'P XrtV 1TH-*': Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday John tube Luka Luka Acta Acts Acta 17.1-2S 8.19-39 8.40-68 19.1-10 9.1-25 9.26-43 10.1-33 r B-i Copyngrw 20(17, W-jD S 'iipfufh' > -Stitt* fW DV ‘'fewSpttpsar S«rV>C96. P *V'»r 1 a . S 3. Bo* 8’07. - 1 &W6. ABERDEEN BARN K>1 Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper [540] 825-1037 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock^News^ I Jproming Events Previews Historical Society Program Commemorating 200th Birthday of Robert E. Lee January 28 Sunday afternoon, January 28th at 4 p.m. at the Ibwn Hall in Washington, the Rappahannock Historical Society will host a presentation, “Not Unmindful of the Future”, by Dr. John R. Tale commemorating the 200th birthday of Robert E. Lee. The presentation will touch on highlights of Lee’s life with emphasis on the example his memory offers to us and to future generations. ' One of the most remarkable, and tragic, figures in all of history, Robert E. Lee seems destined to provoke impassioned controversy for eternity. But for a fateful choice in April of 1861, this man, who was the spiritual disciple of “the great (George) Washington”, might be universally revered. His decision to reject leadership of the Union Army and to instead join the Southern cause was filled with nuance and intimately related to the all that he understood concerning the intent of the “founding fathers”. The impatient present, however, does hot have much tolerance for historical detail or nuance or flawed heroes. The choice he made, and all that flowed from that choice, profoundly affected the course of the Civil War, prolonging the struggle until lasting resolution of the great questions of the conflict became more apparent. In the process, he gave up most of his worldly goods and lost the fight of his life in a land that claims to value winning above all. But in defeat tins most supreme American loser demonstrated, with inestimable impact, the highest nobility of the human spirit, the result of a personal code (and not coincidentally a family motto) that put the common good and concern for the fiiture above self-interest. That impact, though largely forgotten and/or misunderstood remains with us to the present as perhaps his most important legacy. In tiie nearly 140 years since his death, Lee’s memory has been used prodigiously to both glorify and vilify the “Lost Cause” of the Confederacy. But he was both more and less than the long ago spin doctors would lead us to believe. As a result, his essential humanity is often lost and he becomes merely an iconic abstraction, representing % only good or evil, depending on one’s perspective. Although he implored his fellow southerners to accept the outcome of the Civil War and “teach • your sons to be Americans”, the heinous acts of others during Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights eras have, sadly, almost hopelessly confused his legacy. In the age of political correctness the image of the man who did more than almost anyone to advocate post-war reconciliation with the North has been reduced in the popular mind to a sound-bite: “loser - symbol of racism -slap in the face to every minority” or worse. The Washington Post recently asked “Is Lee Relevant?” implying in its remarks anifj almost condescending moral superiority for 21st Century society. How ironic this question and its notion of moral- ; ity seem in a time when self-promotion, enrichment at the expense of others, and dishonor in actions large and small are all too familiar hallmarks of all aspects of society from not only ‘reality’ TV shows to leadership in virtually every V arena. In truth, the relevancy of Lee is even greater now than it was in his own lifetime.. Duty, honor, integrity, steadfast devotion, complete . i acceptance of responsibility for one’s actions, forbearance in the exercise of power, and consideration of how one’s actions will affect others in both the present and the future; these are ideals that are much advocated, but seldom practiced with any consistency. For those who would look beyond the cynicism of our age, the life of Robert E. Lee offers a timeless reminder of how such qualities of character provide essential touchstones for the future. John Tble, a retired electrical engineer, is a long-time Rappahannock County resident and student of Lee’s life. Refreshments will be served following the presentation including cake and cookies prepared from recipes that were favorites of the Lee family. Hunt Country Celebrations holds Bridal Show Features One-Stop-Shopping for Bridal Parties February 4 Hunt Countiy Celebrations is holding its annual Bridal Show at the Fauquier Springs Country Club on February 4. A consortium of over 50 wedding and event professionals, Hunt Country Celebrations offers prospective brides with one-stop-shopping and the combined experience of seasoned professionals. . Hunt Country Celebrations President, Don Harper said, “This year’s show has it all. From WINC-FM providing radio commentary and entertainment to champagne punch, prospective brides can discuss concerns with and question over 50 professionals. Advice and products for a dream wedding freely flow like the punch with vendors ranging from wedding locations to horse and buggy carriages.” The show starts at 12 p.m. and the much-anticipated event, the bridal fashion show begins at 1:30 pm. Always a favorite, eveiyone will get the latest trends in wedding dresses, styles to best fit body types and what to avoid in dresses. Over 20 designers will take to the runway and showcase their most elaborate dresses, head pieces, wraps, and shoes. Wedding participants can check out flower girl, bridesmaid, mother-of-the bride and special occasion dresses as well. Following the fashion show, the audience is treated to a dance demonstration featuring classic dance numbers as well as contemporary music for that most special of all dances - yours! An important event for that important day, everyone is encouraged to join the festivities and partake of the food and champagne punch while gathering information. Tickets are $5.00 in advance from Hunt Country f Celebrations or $10.00 at the door. They can also be purchased in advance by calling Elaine Burke at 540-2535000. Visit www.huntcountiycelebrations to check out their membership and for more information.

. .suf>nussion& m Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays injmier to be l^uded m 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 Flint Hill Fish Fry The Public House Fish Fry is every Friday night all winter, featuring beer-battered cod with fries, slaw and tartar sauce. It is $18 per person and is all you can eat. The Public House is located at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Flint Hill. Phone 540-675-1700 for information. Flu shots still available Rappahannock County Health Department still has flu shots available. Anyone over age 6 months is eligible to receive a flu shot. Call the health department at 675-3516 for an appointment. Sperryville Funder The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department annual fund drive is underway. If you have received a fund drive letter and have not sent a check, the department would greatly appreciate a donation. If you have not received a letter and would like to send the department a donation the mailing address is P. O. box 233, Sperryville VA. 22740. For information call Greg Way land at 540-987-9024. Red Cross blood drives Due to the inclement weather the Red Cross Blood Drive at Culpeper Regional Hospital scheduled for Monday January 22nd had to be canceled. If you had plann'ed on donating please plan on attending the Blood Drive at A.G. Richardson Elementary on Saturday January 27th from 10am to 2pm - free child care will be provided while you donate. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. The following Blood Drives are also scheduled: 01/27 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A.G. Richardson Elementary, Culpeper Free child-care while you donate 02/17 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Culpeper Moose Lodge, Culpeper 02/28 — 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cintas, Culpeper Your blood saves lives! Please mark your calendar and plan to donate. Remember to drink lots of fluids — water or juice are best — the day before and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age of more, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further information call the Red Cross at 825-8611. Jan. 25: Elder Care meeting Rappahannock Elder Care Coalition Committee meeting is scheduled for today at 1 p. m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The public is invited to come and participate. For information call Sharon Pyne at 675-3313. Jan. 26, 27: Griffin Tavern Fri, 26 - Rock and Blues by Elizabeth Lawrence Sat, 27 - Honky Tonk by Billy Clements & the Pickups For information call 540-675-3227. Jan. 26: Wine dinner at Blue Rock Blue Rock is hosting a wine dinner for Pearmund Wine Cellars on Jan. 26, at Blue Rock. The wine dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and will end at 9 p.m. The dinner will be six courses, five paired with wine. The cost per person is $75, tax and gratuity not included. Please book your seats as soon as possible, as there is limited space. To reserve your place, phone Natasha Vanderhoof at The Blue Rock Inn, 540987-3190. Jan. 26, 27: Alice arrives Piedmont in Motion Regional performing Arts Theatre presents Alice through the looking glass, a lighthearted performance in dance and mime. The performance will be held at Highland School's Rice Auditorium in Warrenton. Performances will be on Jan. 26 at 7 p. m. and Jan. 27 at 7 p. m. A children’s performance and Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will also be held at 12 p. m. on Jan. 27. Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-11. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.piedmontinmotion.org, www.inmotion-dance.com or by calling 540-3492439. Jan 27: Variety Show Washington Baptist Church famed variety show with dinner. Fun starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening. For more information you may call the church office at 675-3336. Jan. 27: Chester Gap Banquet The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue would like to invite you to its annual awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 7-9 p.m. at the Chester Gap Fire Hall. Come and join us as we honor the most supportive member and community member. Please bring a covered dish to share! Ham, bread and drinks will be provided. Phone 540-635-5482 for information. Jan. 28: Remembering Robert E. Lee The Rappahannock Historical Society Lecture Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Robert E. Lee’s birth scheduled for Jan. 14 has been changed to Sunday, Jan. 28 at 4 p. m. at Town Hall, East end of Gay Street, Washington. The speaker will be John Tole. For more information call 937-5850. Jan 28: Open house The public is invited to a special Open House on Sunday, January 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Wakefield Country Day School, a preschool through twelfth grade college preparatory day school located at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. Come take a tour of the school and meet some of the faculty, staff, parents, and students who make up the Wakefield community. WCDS emphasizes scholarship in the classical tradition, and its stated mission is to develop each student’s character and intellect to his or her fullest potential. For more information, please call 540-635-8555, ext. 227. Jan. 28: Registration begins for girls softball Piedmont Softball: the registration fee is $40 for each girl playing 12 years old or younger; $45 for girls 13 years old and up. Registration dates are Sundays, January 28 and February 11 (1 pm - 3 pm) at Bill Payne Auction Gallery, Rt. 211 in Amissville (located between Early’s Carpet and " i mctynuyn s oiorej. Additional registration dates are Thursday, February 1 (4 pm- 6 pm) and Wednesday, February 7 (4 pm - 6 pm) at Wakefield Country Day School on Rt. 522 north of Flint Hill. For more information, please call PSA president Mauri Payne (937-4142 (office) or 675-3729) or David and Donna Sheffield (937-5595). Jan 28: Registration for Rappahannock - Culpeper Baseball Dates for in-person sign-ups are as follows: 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11 at the Amissville firehouse from 1-3 p.m. Players new to RCB need to bring birth certificates. All children, boys & girls, from ages 4-18 (by May 1st) are eligible to play. New for 11 and 12 year-old players, is the super Cal 50770’ field. Play baseball just like the professionals do. For more information and to register on-line go to www.rappculpbaseball.com and follow the instructions in the News section of the website. You may also call the RCB hotline at 540-9377900. Feb. 2: Traditional Oompah The James Madison University Brass Band will perform Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the BB &T Center for the Performing Arts in Luray. Joe Bowman of Coldwell Banker-Panorama Realty is sponsoring this event. Tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Sen/ice, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy. Adults are $12, 65 and over are $11 and children 12 and under are $6. Local band students wearing a band tee shirt pay $5. For information on this event call 540-743-3311. Feb. 3: “Gypsy Grass” at The Theatre Frank Vignola launches his newest group in 2007: “Wicked gypsy jazz, front porch jam, and bluegrass all mashed up and reconstructed by some of the nastiest pickers we can find.” Frank Vignola, guitar; Casey Driessen, fiddler; Matt Flinner, mandolin; Rich Zukor, percussion; Vinny Raniolo, rhythm guitar; Gary Mazzaroppi, bass. Fun starts at 8 p.m. Phone 540-675-1253 for ticket information or email TheatreVA@aol.com Feb. 6: Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District meeting The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District holds its monthly Board of Directors meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Meeting location rotates alphabetically through the five counties served by the district Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The Feb. 6, meeting will be held on Tuesday, in Orange at the Department of Public Works Building at 235 Warren Street. For further information and directions call 8258591. Feb. 7: Hearthstone School Kitty Keyser, certified Waldorf teacher, is offering a Parent-Child Program for children 18 months to six years old in the nursery/kindergarten class at Hearthstone school. Program starts Wednesday, Feb. 7. Classes will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a two and a three hour option. Two hour classes will be held from 8:45 until 10:45 and cost $10 per class. Three hour class will be held from 8:45 until 11:45 and cost $15 per class. Parents are asked to attend for six weeks. The first class is free! Parents and children will participate in activities including story telling, watercolor, painting, handwork such as beeswax sculpture and sewing, rhythmic movement and dance, snack time and other activities, call the school office at 987-9212 if you are interested participating in this program with your child or would like to learn more about it. Feb. 7: Nonprofits networking Center The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center will be hosting the fourth and final luncheon in the Winter Luncheon Series on Wednesday, February 7 from 12 to 1 p.m. This luncheon series is to provide nonprofits an opportunity to network, discuss concerns and issues they are facing, and to share information and resources they have found to be helpful. RNPC will be providing lunch - -soup. Come and join us at our new office space at 12018 B Lee Highway, below Antique Tables Made Daily, formerly Rae’s Place. If you know you’re coming, please let us know in advance at 987-8011. If you don’t know in advance, then come anyway! Feb. 7, 21: Free Clinic Rappahannock Free clinic will be open on February 7, 21 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-3470394. Feb. 10: Poetry readings Ki theatre’s 7th annual celebration of contemporary and traditional poetry features local poets Ray Holland, Donna LaPre’, and others. Audience members are invited to read their own poetry during the open mike portion of the program. Poetry Coffeehouse is family-friendly and students are encouraged to attend and share their own poetry as well. Saturday, February 10, 2007, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Ki Theatre, 310 Gay Street, Washington, VA. Admission $15, students (18 and under) $5. For information call 987-3164 or email info@kitheatre.com. Feb. 10: “You Can’t Beat The Classics” Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman, banjo duo, bring a new line up of classic Appalachian tunes, plus selections from Scotland and Canada on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Adults $20, students 18 and under $5. Reservations recommended. For information call 540-675-1253. Feb. 10,11: Valentines weekend at Gadino Cellars Valentines Weekend at Gadino Cellars - Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 10th & 11th Come celebrate the first ever release of our Cabernet Sauvignon, an elegant red wine for you to fall in love with. Our weekend special will be $10 per person to include a glass of our Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Rappahannock’s own Mount Vernon Farm’s chocolates. Hours: Sat 11:30am-6:00pm, Sun 11:30am5:00pm. Gadino Cellars is located at 92 School House Rd., Washington, VA 22747 Phone 540-9879292 www.gadinocellars.com Feb. 10,11: Grey Ghost Chocolates and Cabernet Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11 Event entry: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., winery open until 5 p. m. Treat your Valentine to a vast array of decadent chocolate desserts and cabernet at the premier Valentine winery event jn Virginia! $15 per person includes unlimited desserts, tastings of gold medal winning red wines and an all new Valentine glass! Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-9374869. Feb. 11: The Calder Quartet A visit from the Calder Quartet is next in this season’s Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains. There are still tickets available for the performance on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 5 p. m. Individual tickets for this subscription series can be purchased in advance or at the door for $25 each. Child care is provided for those who want to attend the concert without small children. For further information or to purchase tickets, call 540-253-5177 or visit www. g racech u rch. net. Feb. 15: Riparian buffers You are invited to join a discussion of our 2007 initiative to assist landowners in improving and protecting the streams. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryville, next to the old Schoolhouse at the comer of Routes 211 and 522. For more information call Beverly at 9374038 or email bev_hunter@earthlink.net Feb. 18: Lion club music contest The Rappahannock Lions Club 23d Annual * Bland music contest will be held at the Theatre T in Washington, Virginia on February 18 at 2 p. •m. Student vocalists and instrumentalists in Rappahannock County schools, grades K-12, V are encouraged to register for the contest, C which awards cash prizes to the winners. Registration forms may be obtained from I school music directors or by calling Bob Lander, 540-987-8504 (email kplander@aol.com). Registration forms must be* returned to the Lions Club by February 5th. Feb. 22: Old Schoolhouse Buffer On Thursday Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m., you are . invited to join a workshop to plan the Old Schoolhouse Buffer Restoration Project. We are considering the site plan, removal of invasives, selection and acquisition of trees and shrubs and grasses to plant, design of trails and educational markers, site preparation, the recruiting of volunteers, and overall schedule. The meeting will be in the RappFLOW meeting room in Sperryville, next to the old Schoolhouse at the corner of Routes 211 and 522. For more information call Jill Duvall at 937-9934 or email jillandjedduvall123@yahoo.com. Feb. 24: “Cooter’s Excellent Adventure” Rappahannock County’s favorite star of screen, stage and television ,Ben Jones and Musical friends returns to the Theatre on Feb. 24 at 8 p. m. Tickets, Adults $20, students 18 and under $5. Reservations recommended. For information call 540-675-1253. Feb. 25: “Black Pearls” The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, Inc. will celebrate its 30th Annual Black History program on February 25 , at 4 p. m. by honoring “Black Pearls”, our local history makers in the community. This event will be held at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville. Special musical guests will be Rev. Isaac Howard and the Community Choir. Persons who have contributed significantly in their community are eligible for the honor. Persons from the following 8-county area (that include Wayland Blue Ridge Association) are eligible: Madison, Greene, Orange, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Louisa, and Culpeper. To nominate someone, please provide the 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. The Nominations deadline has been extended through the end of January 2007. March 3, 4: Barrel Tasting and Silent Auction At Gray Ghost on Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p. m„ winery open until 5 p. m. Taste developing Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines directly from the barrels and experience the art of blending! Bid on an historic Gray Ghost barrel being offered to the public. This is the only opportunity to reserve futures of the elegant 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon! $10 per person includes logo glass and light hors d’ouevres. Gray Qhost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. March 24: Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting oh Saturday evening, March 24, from 7:30 p. m. to 10 • p. m. This candlelit, black-tie optional evening features past vintages of Gray Ghost Cabernet Sauvignons. Evening includes gourmet hors d’ouevres and discussion. Reservations required, $85 per person plus tax. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Essay Contest The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73, cordially invite all Rappahannock County students, grades 1-12, 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. %

Sunday night fun and pizza in Sperryville! ! Thornton River Grille has continued the New Year’s Eve offering of the very successful Sunday night entertainment and pizza! Now you can join your friends for some of Chef Tbrn Nash’s excellent pizza, calzone and stromboli and have fun, too. The menu also includes salad and drinks to round out the meal. At this time of year we usually post notices of winter closings in the village. What a treat to be able to announce that the lights will stay on! Hobens rebuild Katrina- damaged homes in Louisiana Continuing the Rappahannock tradition of generosity toward families whose homes were devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Pearl Lane Sperryville Barbara Adolfi adolfibarbara@ verizon.net (540) 987-8682 residents James and Sheila Hoben have gone to New Iberia, Louisiana, to work. Prior to their departure James and Sheila knew their assignment of putting siding onto four homes and had been given a list of tools needed. While they were shopping for tools at the Co-Op, Nedus Dodson learned of their assignment and talked the folks at the Co-Op into donating the tools! The trip was arranged by Rebuild America, created by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1994, a network of communitybased partnerships across the nation. James and Sheila worked with the Alexandria coordinator to set up their trip to Louisiana. Rappahannock County Memorial for all veterans - VFW needs you! Come to a meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 7:30 p.m., at the VFW/Sperryville Rescue Squad conference room, second floor. We need you to support the Rappahannock County VFW Post 1150, which has taken* the lead in creating a memorial for all veterans. Last Memorial Day several folks started talking about the fact that we have no memorial or ceremony to honor those who have served our country. Under the leadership of Jim Swindler, Korean War veteran, and his wife Phyllis, these are the plans to date to correct that situation: • Sperryville Cemetery has generously given permission for erection of a memorial just beyond the top of the center stairway entrance — a premier location. • Two bids have been obtained for an eight foot granite obelisk with an inscription and an engraving of the VFW emblem. • VFW will place a wreath on the memorial each year on Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. Sketches of the memorial will be available, and most important, plans for fundraising will be developed at the February 13 meeting. All citizens and veterans of every rank are urged to attend. VFW has some money to contribute to the cost, but a total of about $10,000 is needed to make this memorial a reality. We are all acutely aware of the tremendous toll that war takes on the men and women who serve. Many carry those scars, visible and invisible, for life. In Rappahannock Comity we want to make evident to all our veterans how much the citizens of our community appreciate their service. Please come to this meeting! If you cannot attend the meeting, please send your donation to: Rappahannock County VFW Postll50— PO Box 161— Sperryville, VA 22740 The VFW/Sperryville Rescue Squad building is located on Main Street, across from Apple Hill Bakery and next to the bridge on route 211. DK Design wins award Sperryville resident and graphic designer Kim Bealle was honored with an Award of Excellence by the Printing Industry of Virginia. This past fall she designed a rack card for The House on Water Street, which the printer entered into the competition and for which the award was made. For those of you who don’t know her, Kim is the veiy talented woman who designed the booklet that was produced by the Sperryville Business Alliance two years ago. Congratulations to Kim! She can be reached at: kbealle@dkdesign.net Dog training should be fun The first thing you notice about Averill Ring at Mountain View Dog Training is how comfortable and happy she seems. This is a woman who clearly likes herself and her life. And after spending a little time talking with her, she’s clearly very happy with what she does for a living! We were lucky enough to meet up on another one of our unseasonably warm January days and so sat outside with her newest dog, June, to entertain us. June is a Border Collie who’s been a part of the family since November and Averill is training her in agility. She didn’t seem to need any training in welcoming guests and was happy to give me kisses! Averill has had a long term I I Amissville Julie Emery i 937-2315 j Julie@ j JulieEmery.com interest in dogs. Early in life she and her husband bought a Saint Bernard puppy. It wasn’t long before they were working in Saint Bernard rescue. But rescuing dogs wasn’t enough and her passion soon turned to training dogs. She’s trained and shown dogs in obedience and conformation, but agility is where her heart is. Training the dogs in agility is apparently the easy part. Averill says the real challenge is usually the humans! Agility requires real athletics and precise timing and not just from the canine competitors! Mountain View’s story here in Amissville began about 20 years when Averill and her husband, Ken, purchased the property they now own behind the Amissville post office. Immediately they began offering obedience and agility training. And while the work was rewarding, things really began to click about 12 years ago when the whole move towards using positive reinforcement in training really took off. Averill seems to have known instantly that this was the right way to train dogs. And it’s clearly added to the joy she feels in her work. Dr. Thomas E. Lee, Jr. Washington resident Dr. Thomas Edward Lee, Jr., 46, of Washington, died Saturday, January 20 at his residence. Dr. Lee was born October 18,. 1960 in Front Royal, the son of Loretta Sutphin Lee of Washington, and the late Thomas Edward Lee, Sr. He was the owner of Horizon Chiropractic in Warrenton and was a member of Washington Baptist Church. Mr. Lee is survived by his mother, along with his beloved friend, Kirsten L. Williams of Washington; one son Thomas Edward Lee, III of Front Royal; two brothers r Inspiring IfmigfiU by Randy Minter SLEEP’S REPOSE There is nothing new in the tact that sleep resembles death or in the difficulty that some have in reconciling the pleasure of the one with the dread of the other Perhaps nowhere is this dilemma so well set out as in the words ot Miguel De Cervantes, who wrote: "Now blessings light on him that first invented this same sleep: it covers a man all over, thoughts and all. like a cloak; ‘us meat for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, heal for the cold and cold for the hot. 'Tis the current coin that purchases all the pleasures of the world cheap; and the balance that sets the king and the shepherd, the fool and the wise-man even’. There is only one thing...that I dislike in sleep; tis that it resembles death; there's very little difference between a man in his first sleep, and a man in his last sleep " At MOSKR FIN KRAI IIOMK. no detail is loo large or too small tor us to handle. Our professional siall is dedicated to serving you with professionalism and compassion. We have been successfully serving your community lor many years, and we have earned a superior reputation. Reach us at 540-347-3431 We will arrange an initial, confidential meeting. Let us discuss the numerous options available to commemorate the passing of a loved one. \kc are conveniently located at 233 Broadview Avc . Warren ton. Hi- are here fur sou. H<- have been serum; the eommumts with t nmpassion for over 170 sears. Please send sour questions or i liniments to ms office or e-nuitl me at: moserfh (T blackhawke.net "Even sleeper are workers and collaborators on what goes on in the universe." -Heraclitus Obituaries Stuart Bryant Lee and Patrick Miller Lee of Washington; one sister Carolyn Lee Birckhead of Washington; three nephews; and three nieces. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Washington Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Charles D. Williams Charles D. Williams Family in Castleton Charles Donald Williams, 55, of Centreville, Va. died Jan. Visit US \pnline llmesCommunity.com FOR SALE - BY EXECUTOR Mary N. McClanahan Property Fauquier County Trelarney, about 49.5 acres, Springs Road, Turnbull Beautiful property improved with home, stable and outbuilding. Good road frontage. Sold “As Is". In land use, bur not under open space easement. In gross and not be the acre. Call for sale information: William K. Kays, Jr., Executor Mary N. McClanahan Estate 12016 Rutherglen Place Bristow, Virginia 20136 (703) 361-4650 18 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, Va. Mr. Williams was bom Nov. 8, 1951, son of James H. and Ruth Williams in Washington DC. He received his formative education at Scrabble School, Rappahannock County. He completed his junior and senior high education at Coolidge High in Washington, D.C. When he became an adult, he moved to the Culpeper, Va., and united with Mount Olive Baptist Church where he was ordained a deacon. Loving to spread the gospel, he was a Sunday School teacher at the Nazareth Baptist Church. He loved coaching youth basketball and was a member of the bowling league. Mr. Williams wets employed for over 35 years with Verizon Telephone Company in Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Williams, of Centreville, Va., a daughter, Ameisha Colbert, of Castleton, two sons, Timothy Williams of Kemersville, N. C. and Theotis Williams of Culpeper. Additional survivors include three brothers, Randolph Waddy, Palmyra, Va., Dr. James H. Williams, Jr., Fun City, Az., Joseph Waddy, Washington, D. C., and mother, Ruth Williams, of Warrenton, plus nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Williams. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Fairfax Baptist Church, Fairfax, Va., with Dr. James Hoffman officiating. Interment followed in Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax Va. These days Mountain View offers Puppy Kindergarten for the brand new puppies. Averill stresses the importance of this class above anything else they do. Puppies can begin this training at 9 weeks or after they’ve had their second set of inoculations. They take puppies up to 5 months for thus class. “Don’t wait until your dog is 6 months old to try and train them,” she says. Averill stresses that you’ve lost a window of opportunity to start them off on the right foot. Puppies in those early months News of our neighbors in Boston Greetings go out to little Miss Emily Maley of Turkey Ridge area who will celebrate her sixth birthday tomorrow, Friday the 26, and we wish for her a great day and many more birthdays. Emily is a student at Rappahannock Elementary school. Other birthdays for the month to whom best wishes are extended include Michele Cubbage, Mike Williams, Kendal Peyton, Lori Meredith, Karen Anderson, Lester Jenkins, Jean Shaw, Justin Jenkins, Dana Thompson and Katie Wright and may our Lord grant each of you many more days to celebrate. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue building of Reva Way was the setting of a recent party to honor Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hackley, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. James Kelchner of Winchester visited in the area Sunday, and motored on to Charlottesville Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 to visit HaiTy Racey, a heart surgery patient at University of Virginia Hospital. The Salem Fire and Rescue Company extends thanks to supporters and all those who came out to its delicious breakfast Sunday morning. The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative which serves many customers in our area is sponsoring a tour by the National Electric Cooperative Association of the Capitol Building in Washington, taking place in June with the program entitled “Power to Make A Difference.” Students must be high school juniors and write a 400 word essay. Applications can be picked up at the Rappahannock Electric Office. Deep sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Ethel Butler Nicholson who passed away Thursday at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. John and Patti Waddell are still beaming with joy over the arrival of their grandson, Joshua Waddell Jr., who was born at Fauquier Hospital, this being their second grand child as daughter Serena and husband of Richmond also have a little son. A number of folk from our surrounding area enjoyed the breakfast prepared by the Ruritan Club on Saturday morning at its club house in Brightwood at Reva Way. As names are added to the list prayers are coveted for, Dennis Mason, Charlotte Corbin, Harry Racey and the repeat ones namely, Janet Peregory, June Brooks, Hazel Delph, Rosie Wharton, Josh Reese, Beatrice Sheppard, Dot Cunningham and any others coming to mind. Rappahannock’s first snow fall We got our first snow of the season on Sunday, Jan. 20. It was a joy for some of us, especially for the school kids. That meant no school for them on Monday. Let’s hope for more snow to come! Remember: when it snows, we have two choices; we can shovel or we can make snow angels. Before we can appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to go out and stand in the cold and watch them fall. Mimslyn Inn I have had several calls regarding the closing of the Mimslyn Inn in Luray. Some of the town citizens go over the mountain to eat at the there. It is closed for renovations. The three-story colonial style country Inn was build in 1931. The Inn offers a daily lunch buffet, Monday through Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com Saturday, and a special Sunday brunch, The Mimslyn Inn is known for weddings, socials, and business meetings. Look for a grand reopening in the early summer months. For more information you can call 540-244-9445. Birthday wishes goes out to Linda Clark of Washington who will celebrate her day on Sunday, January 28. Variety Show Washington Baptist Church invites the community to its Eleventh Annual Church Variety Show this Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington. The theme this year is “God is Good.” A chili and soup supper is offered in the church fellowship hall from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. There is no cost for either of these activities, but donations to the church long- term maintenance fund will be accepted. For more information you may call the church office at 675-3336. Our community is deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Thomas Edward Lee, Jr. of Washington. He passed away on Sunday, January 20 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Washington Baptist Church. Our sympathy is extended to his family. When were Virginia’s canals built? ' From the time of the Revolution, Virginians had considered canal systems that would bypass the fall lines of the James and Potomac rivers and link the eastern Tidewater with the western part of the state, perhaps as far as the Ohio River. The James River Company, chartered by the assembly in 1785 at George Washington’s urging, achieved a bypass of Richmond a decade later and improved the James for shallow-drafted bateaux westward to Lynchburg. The Potomac River Company accomplished a similar feat by 1808, opening travel from Alexandria to the Shenandoah River. Other state-aided companies constructed a channel from the Dismal Swamp to Albemarle Sound and improved the Appomattox River for bateau travel between Petersburg and Farmville. A more substantial JamesKanawha canal system that would carry heavier traffic all the way beyond the Blue Ridge was undertaken in the 1820s, but funding dried up in the face of depression, and the project collapsed, not to be renewed for another decade. Virginia Vignettes are much more trainable and will make a much better family pet with the right instruction. There are also obedience, agility and tracking classes here. In addition, there are some new things in the dog world that are also showing up at Mountain View. Averill describes freestyle as basically dancing with your dog. Now that sounds like my kind of event! And Rally O is a new obedience sport that’s a little less ritualistic than your normal obedience trials. Given everything going on at Mountain View it’s amazing that Averill and Ken also find time to show their own dogs. But about 20 weekends a year they head out to various shows to hone their competitive skills. The two compete in AKC, UKC and USDAA events. While I was familiar with the two major kennel clubs I didn’t know that USDAA stands for US Dog Agility Association. If Averill had one wish for Mountain View it would be for an indoor facility for training in the cold weather months and when the weather is uncooperative. Right now, though, life seems pretty good. Her parting words to me were “Dog training should be fun!” It’s clear she’s taken that advice to heart! If you’d like to learn more about Mountain View and the classes they offer, you can check out their web site at or give them a call at 9372114 or 937-5805.

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J^APPAHANNOCR *1^EAL ESTATE Washington, VA JOesoorces 54°-675'1190 Three-acre building site overlooking spring-fed stream. Possible small pond? Surrounded by oaks & pines, with a Southern exposure, but allowing Winter mountain views! Four-bedroom perk, READY TO BUILD! Offered at $169,900 Seventy nine acres in southern Rappahannock on Route 522. Hasn’t been logged in years, leaving large trees and little underbrush providing enjoyable walking/hiking. Two streams with building sites above affording winter views. MAKE OFFER (asking $850,000) EQUESTRIAN ESTATE AREA - 25 acres just outside Little Washington. Five acres in pasture, twenty wooded. STREAMS & VIEWS on private road. $395,000 Twelve and one-half acres on Jordan River. Old Dominion Hunt! Joins 25 acres on the market-possible 37.5 acre horse farm! (owner/broker) BUILDING LOTS CHESTER GAP Opportunity to own two lots, back to back, one fronting on Hunters Road, the other on Apache Trail. Asking $70,000 for both, would consider offers. AND $30,000 buys wooded lot on Highland Way! '• (Can build to suit on either parcel!) WE KNOW RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE! Butch Zindel, Broker, GRI ABR butch@rapprealestate.com Brokerage since 1990 Buyer Representation since 1988 Trish Bartholomew tbart1@earthlink.net www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Great Expectations There are some things that you just come to expect. For instance, when you flip the switch, you expect the lights to come on. When you turn the handle on the faucet, you expect water to come out. In these simple cases, when the expected doesn’t happen, you are, to say the least, a bit chagrined. But, when January comes, and you expect it to be cold, and it is not, are you disappointed? This winter has been especially mild, thus far. True enough, last Sunday it looked and felt more like the Brady’s Clark Hollow Rambungs Richard Brady 675-3754 richardbradyl@ juno.com January of our expectations. But, before that, were you disappointed that it was in the upper 60s? Not me. Not Rappahannock Land For Sale Keyser Mountain 130 Acres Round Mountain North Ridge 50 Acres Emily Henry Associate Banker Long and Foster a 540-347-7826 ■ one bit. Now, as one who tries to live a bit closer to the earth than some, I must say that if the warm weather causes the orchard owners to lose money, then I don’t want that to happen. But, these mild days have been wonderful as far my old bones are concerned'. And they are not bad on the fuel bill, either. And before you start up with global warming, go talk to the poor people in eastern Oklahoma. 1 have really telt bad lor those folks, watching the news. No central heat, no electricity, and, I am sure, for most of them, no water, either. I hope they get some relief pretty soon. They can certainly use it. Newton Meters and High Dollar Bikes I have to tell you a story about the wonders of the internet. My son needed new tires on his motorcycle. And being as how he decided to buy one of those “high dollar bikes,” as the mechanics at the Honda dealer call BMW’s, it was going to cost him a week’s pay to get new rubber on the steed. So, to the internet he goes and orders the new tires at a considerable savings. Well, they aren’t going to do you much good if they are not on the bike. And, if you have ever been crude enough to take your five quarts of oil and filter that you got on sale at K-Mart down to the local garage and asked them to change your oil, you may know the reception you are going to get when you take your bike and your new tires into the motorcycle service station. No, sir, we don’t do that except on the bikes we sell. Well, heck, Dad rode bikes for years. He even rode BMW’s for years. He knows how to do that. Not so fast, son. It has been a long time and a lot of things have changed. Oh, what the heck, bring it up here and let me see what I can do. It wasn’t too hard finding a bike shop that would change and balance the tires, but, in keeping with their policy of not working on high dollar bikes, they didn’t want to see the bike. No, sir, just bring us the wheels and the new tires, and we’ll take care of that for you. That didn’t seem too bad. Just pull the wheels off, being mindful of all the axle spacers, the speedometer cables, disc brakes, dual in front, single in the rear, shaft drive, etc., etc., etc. Oh, and find a way to hold the bike up with no wheels on it. And when did they start making Tbrx bolts and why? Okay, so I have a bit of a learning curve. No big deal. A local friendly mechanic who will tell you what to do and a brother-in-law with a bunch of tools, and you can fix just about anything. The guys at the bike shop put the rubber on and balanced everything and we are ready to reassemble. iNow, insert iront axle (A) through bearing spacer (B) and speedometer assembly (C) and through front forks (D) and secure with front axle bolt (E). Tighten front axle bolt (E) to 50 Nm. Nm? What is an Nm? Check the internet. It turns out an Nm is, “the unit of force which imparts to a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second per second,” Well, of course. Why didn’t you say so? Newton meters are a measure of force or torque. ' Here in God’s country we measure that in foot-pounds, and my torque wrench, made in the good ol’ USofA, measures only in foot-pounds. Internet to the rescue. To convert Newton meters into foot-pounds, multiply Newton meters by 0.7380. Simple as that. I took the little pocket calculator to the garage'...in my pocket...did some multiplying and torqued the front axle bolt, the front fork pinch bolts, brake calipers front and rear, and the rear wheel lug bolts. Job complete, test ride checks out OK, return the bike to the customer. I’m thinking about opening a repair shop for high dollar motorcycles. Yeah, right! Purchases and Refinances Low Fixed Rates Kim Love lovecafi@aol.com Offices in Sperryville & Warren! on 540-341-8260 Cell: 540-878-1186 Capital Assets --* . , ^ - _^ Shenandoah Valley, VA Real Tennesse Log 1 iome. 6 private acres, mostly wooded with views of Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains. 20’ ceilings in Great Room vnth sttxx* fkxx to ceiling fireplace, 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 35 baths, office, rec room, wood floors, exposed log walls Decks to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. 5,700 finished st) ft in pnsnne condition. Whole house generator. S830,000. Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bath historic home with large 2 bedroom guest house on 2.5 acres overlooking the town. Exquisite restoration of period details and many upgrades. Ideal for larger family, corporate retreat or Bed & Breakfast. SI,549,000. River Cottage, Overall, VA Well-built, 3 bedroom, 3bath cottage on 10 gorgeous acres on the Shenandoah River. Full basement and 2-car garage. Surrounded by GW National E'orest and conservation land. Very private with excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. E.arge barn/workshop, and picnic pavillion by the river. Great opportunity for fishing and canoeing. $619,000. Patricia Bums 540454-6723 Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 246 Grandview Rd, Washington, VA Gardcncrt delight on 10 acres. Charming 3 bd, 3 bath conrcmporan uirh greenhouse & separate 2 car garage. < »per. foor plan aith fireplace. Wrap around deck. Mountain .seas Terraced gardens with raised lxds, arbors pond, and deer-proot fencing. Woodland paths, 'freams and frontage on the Covington Riser. S699,5O0 Hylton Head, Rixeyville, VA 6 bedroom, 5.5 baths, energy efficient, virtually maintenance free, ""000+ square ft French Country manor home. Many distinctive features and upgrades. Fully finished basement with media room. Over 89 rolling acres uith a new barn and long frontage on Indian Run. Sil" 3,000. Killermont, Washington, VA Award-winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens make this one of Rappahannock’s finest gems. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and mamother extras. Fvery aspect of this 4 bd, 5 ba home on 4 levels is a study of understated luxury. S2,'730,(XMJ. I Alan Zuschlag 340-937-6124 Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA laneh 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.3 baths on nearh one-third of an acre. Great in-town location Zoned for residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. $515,(K*>. Land, Washington, VA Rare opportunity to own a 1.4+ acre building lot in the highly desirable and charming town of Washington, Virginia. Tranquil BlucRidgc mountain views. This properr\ has been perced and town water hookup fees have been paid. Also offered in 2 separate lots. S37l),(XH). Capt. Miller House, Boston, VA Recently restored historic 3bd, 3 bath home on 17.5 Hilling acre$ ot fields, forest and stream. Small bam, garden shed, and histone cemetery. Separate 1 bd, 1 bath guest house. Beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, and large rooms make this the perfect hunt box in Rappahannock 1 lunt territory Terrific pastoral setting. $795,(XX). Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124

Rappahannock students prepare for Science Fair By David Naser Special to the Rappahannock News Students at both RCHS and RCES are making final adjustments to their displays for this year’s Science Fair, which is slated for Wed., Jan. 31 and Thurs. Feb. 1 in the RCES gym. The schedule allows students to set up their projects on Wednesday morning, after which the judges will review the projects, talk to the participants and select the best entries. An awards program is planned at RCHS on Friday, February 2, to recognize the winners. The judges should have a difficult task in choosing among the large number of creative projects. At the senior division level, Mrs. Waddell’s Honors Biology classes submitted four projects: “You Light Up My Life (the effects of fight color on plant growth)” by Brittany Clatterbuck; “Acid in the Area (acid rain in pond, stream, and tap water)” by Noel Johns; “I’m Ticked (what odors attract ticks?)” by Elena Kritter; and “Emotional Entertainment (how people’s emotions are changed and affected after viewing different types of movies)” by Katie Long. Students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades are entering some 75 projects in the junior division. While space does not permit fisting all the projects, there are definitely some interesting ones this year. Sixth grade projects include: “Steam Engine use on a Boat” by Mathew Beck; “Effects of Vitamins on Plants” by Lauren Frye; “Deer movement according to food” by Jonathan L«ake; “Effects of different molds on bread” by Matthew Nicholson; “the Effects of Mirrors on a Solar Cell” by Cory Massey, “Wood Chip Temperature Retention” by Zachary Zamudio; “Effects of Lemon Juice on Batter” by Peyton Bailey; “Testing for Radon Gas in Homes” by Grayson Love; and “Airflow and Shapes” by Seth Wayland; Visitors ran also see projects testing the effects of numerous variables on plant growth. At the 7th grade level, some of the most exciting^projects include “A Solar Oven” by Caithin Humbles; “The Effect of Sanitization on Rusting” by Amber Jennings; “Effects of Bulb Wattage on Wasted Heat” by Anne Stout; “Energy Consumption of a Household” by Greg Czekaj; “Acid Rain and Seed Germination” by Hogan Haley; ‘'Peanut Power” by Samantha Settle; “School Nutrition vs. Fast Food” by Adam Carter; and “Levels of C02 and the Greenhouse Effect” by Tessa Crews. Eighth grade projects include “The Effect of UV Light on Yeast Fermentation” by Photo by David Naser YOUNG EINSTEINS: Junior Division Science Fair Winners from last year included from left to right: Junior Division Overall Winner F.T. Moulton III; Isabelle Eastham - Honorable Mention; 2nd Place Runner Up- Sarah Wheatley; John Mills Honorable Mention; 1st Place Runner Up- Fabian von Feilitzsch - Hanna Kopjanski; “Which Hand Lotion Retains the Most Moisture” by Emily Williams; “Do Different Products affect the Rate of Ice Melting” by Sarah Wheatley; “Does Text Color iedmont Property, •• 540-675-1675 . .. 12693 Lh Hic.mway, P.O. Box 332 • Washington, Virginia 22747 4BR/3BA Home in __ 21 fenced acres. Attach 'ahannock County. This custom built home sits on , ------ - --—----- two car garage, terrace, decking with a balcony off the Master BR suite. Three story concrete foundation bank barn with three large stalls. The upper two levels are designed for an apartment. The manor house and barn were built with two by six timber not the traditional two by tour . Mostly open rolling land and a spring fed pond. Currently used for horses but suitable for any small livestock operation. This property is the perfect hunt box in Thornton Hill Hounds Territory, $750,000 Affect Memory?” by Isabelle Eastham; and “Does Sugar Affect Fizzing” by Chris Guevara The Science Fair allows students to apply the scientific method to a unique research question which they have developed and researched. Students performing best at the RCES Fair will advance to the next level and compete at the Virginia Piedmont Science Fair in Charlottesville in March. Plan now to enjoy the Science Fair by coming to view the displays created by our students. The displays will be open to the public on Thurs. Feb. 1 from noon until 7 p.m. at RCES. In the event of bad weather, the “snow dates” for the fair are Feb. 7 and 8. Rappahannock Countv Great time to buy while interest rates are still low. David Adoff Real Estate (540)987-1168' (540)937-3502 DAVIDA@MRIS.COM Beautiful lodge style log home in a tranquil setting with distant mountain and lovely woodland views. 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Barn & fields also avail.(3 horse maximum) Call Cathy Bernache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. 540-687-4144 or 540-424-7066 Town of Culpeper 3BR, 2BA house nice, Crdt chck/ sec dep. $1000/ mo Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505 Warrenton, 2BR, 2 bath on 1+ acre. Tranquil. Master Bdrm w/ patio. W/D, D'W. CAC, Lg deck. Garage New carpet & paint. Minutes to Old Town $1350/mo. Call 703-477-7759 Washington, VA, Stone & cedar. 3BR. & loft. 2FP 20 acrs wooded, •river,w/ stables $1400/ mo (301)986-5475 Rentals — Apartments V 034 ^_ Rentals - Farm Beautiful horse farm near Orlean, 3BR cottage. 4 bams, 25 stalls, 250 acs, in/outdoor arenas. (240)988-8556 Forest Ridge/Sterling: 3 rooms, SFH for rent $600/each. No pets/ smkg. Laundry facils & use of kitchen avail. 703-742-6447. Sainesville, Mstr BR, jg beautiful house, priv BA, cable, in rm, hot tub. $725 + utils. AvI 2/1. (703)244-7132 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 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WOW-This one is a 10!! $1495-$1995/mo. 4BR/2.5BA 3-lvl TH-Fresh Paint, New Carpet $1550-$2195/mo. 5BR/3.5BA SFH - Great Opportunity! $1995-$2795/mo. 703-621-7166 www.alisasellshouses.com O/A Rentals — Office RENTALS - COMMERCIAL VINT HILL - A smart location. Easy commute. Convenient parking. Rec and dining facilities within walking distance. • Office buildings from 3,600 to 8,934 sf • Full service office suites from 965 sf • Warehouse space from 6,000 - 9,987 sf • 72,701 sf flex building with 5 bay doors, 3 of which have interior loading docks served by a crane. Will consider subdividing for multiple tenants. For more information please call: 540-347-6965 or visit our website at: www.vinthill.com 12625 LeeHwy, For Lease Commercial: 1000-3800 Sq feet starting at $13.00 per sq foot Warehouse: 6800 Sq feet starting at $4.00 per sq foot Hte0m . -825;750U 38,500 SF warehouse space, off Hwy 29 in Remington. $3.50sf gated entrance. Please call Donna ,for an appointment 540-727-2250 or email: donna_ryan@ culpeperwood. com Bethany Beach - Bear Trap Community. Open and bright 3BR, 2BA condo. Immaculately maintained. Screened in porch overlooks peaceful view of pond. 1500 sq ft. All Bear Trap ammenities include 3 pools, tennis, gym, beach shuttle. $364,900. Call 301-774-4025. Classified Ads Work Nags Head, NC; beach house $569K, 3BR, 2.5BA, pvt htd pool & hot tub, gas FP, cath ceilings, scmd porch, sundeck, ocean view. All turn convey. Grt rental hist. Photo/info: www.sunrealtyNC. com/book/query.html, search name seafliaht or number 346-A, add'l photos/info: 540-349-4520 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 £ 095 $$$ to $150K/yr Rental Income Own Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Vacation Home, Cabin. 100% Financing Possible! $250k - $1.2M. Forested, Mountain Views! Lowest Taxes! Bill & Shelia Easley, RE/MAX 1-800-239-2970 www.investmounts. com VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY WILLIAM C. METCALF, Plaintiff Case No. CL06:94 v. ROBERT KENNY JARRETT CARL KENNY MARY HUNTER and Any and all unknown heirs at law of MAGGIE R. HUNTER, WILLIAM HUNTER, MARY WILSON, LOUISE SMITH, WILLIE D. HUNTER, FRANCIS FAULKS, CHARLES HUNTER, EDWARD HUNTER, MARGARET FREEMAN, RUTH STEWART, JEAN KENNY, LAWRENCE KENNY and JARRETT CARL KENNY, if he be dead, all of whom are or may be deceased, or their widows or widowers, heirs, devisees or successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties Defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN; and Any other unknown heirs, devisees, and successors in interest, if any such there be, and unknown parties having or claiming to have any interest in those certain tracts or parcels of land situate in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, shown on the Rappahannock County Tax Maps as Tax Map parcels 20A-1-26 and 20A-1-26A comprising Lots 17, 19, 21 and 23 in the Oden Subdivision, having a property address of 11 Oden Lane, Washington, Virginia and being the same property of which MAGGIE R. HUNTER and WILLIE D. HUNTER died, siezed and possessed, and who are made parties Defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN; Defendants, ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition the following real property situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and mroe particularly described as follows: PARCEL 1: Tax Map 20A-1-26 ALL THAT certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia and being described as Lots No. 17 and 19 of the Oden Addition to the Town of Washington, as shown on the plat and survey entitled Lots Owned by Jas. L. Oden in South West Washington, VA.' by C.W. Ewing, dated September 4, 1929, and found amongst the tax map records of the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Maggie R. Hunter by deed from James L. Pullen and Dora Pullen, husband and wife, dated December 30, 1932 and recorded October 19, 1934 in Deed Book 39 at Page 49 amongst the land records of the Clerk's Office and the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. PARCEL 2: Tax Map 20A-1-26A ALL THAT certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and being described as Oden Addition B and being located on the West Side of Oden Avenue, Butting, Bounding and measuring to wit: BEGINNING at ta point in the western margin of Oden Avenue at the intersection of the most N.E. corner of Maggie L. Hunter and running perpendicular to Oden Avenue along Hunter N. line, West 100 feet to a point; thence along the East line of Cassie Carter and parallel to Oden Avenue, North 50 feet to a point; thence along the South line of Charles Robinson and perpendicular to Oden Avenue; then along the west margin of Oden Avenue, South 50 feet to the point of beginning. Containing one-half acre more or less. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Willie D. Hunter by deed from James Robert Pullen, dated November 15, 1960 in Deed Book 73 at page 291 amongst the land records of the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Viramia. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Plaintiff to ascertain in what county, dty or state the Defendants JARRETT CARL KENNEY and MARY HUNTER reside, without effect; and, I further appearing that the heirs at law of MAGGIE R. HUNTER, WILLIAM HUNTER, MARY WILSON, LOUISE SMITH, WILLIE D. HUNTER, FRANCIS FAULKS, CHARLES HUNTER, EDWARD HUNTER, MARGARET FREEMAN, RUTH STEWART, JEAN KENNY, LAWRENCE KENNY and JARRETT CARL KENNY, who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, if any heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 23 day of February. 2007 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 2§ day of Decemeber. 20077 /S/Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: /s/Doualas K. Baumgardner Douglas K. Baumgardner (VSB #15989) Michael T. Brown (VSB #43879) Counsel for Plaintiff Baumgardner and Brown, PLC 211A Main Street P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Telephone (540)675-3617 Facsimile (540)675-3225 Bank Foreclosures & Fixer Uppers Visit www.NoVaPropertyDeals.conj or Call 24/7 Toll-Free Recorded Message at 1-866-274-2224 ID#1042 & ID#1048 Flo Nystrom of Long & Foster f «_.r.> 100 V_ _ GREAT PRICEII Get into the prestigious community of Waverty View at an affordable price. This home has it all: over 2,700 sq ft w/ hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in master BA, tray ceiling in master BR w/ rope light, three-piece crown molding & more. 4 BR, 2 full, 1/2 BA. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo old, this home sits on a beautiful 1.75 rolling acres (360 degree mountain views) conveniently located near I-66 & 1-81. Priced to sell at $399,900. Owner Agent. (540)287-7679 or (540)364-2929 * IUJUJH Open Houses ? RNtf >\ •.: - flg£$ __> OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 1/28/07 from 1:00 - 4:00 Bluemont $1,285,000 Spectacular Views 21 acres. Custom 4 BR, 3.S BA, bit 2000. 2 MBR, 1 main Ivl, gourmet kitchen, 2-story stone FP in FR, wrap porches, huge deck. Oversized 2-car garage w/office above. 36X45 Steel Bldg. Ideal for Home Business. Rt. 7W to. L on Clayton Hall, L on Snickersville Tpk, R on Foggy Bottom, R on Ridgeside, L on Austin Grove to 33575 on R. Call Tom Speirs 571-436-5399 Pat Gallagher 571-241-6324 Long A Foster $435,000 FOR SALE BY OWNER All Brick 3 bedroom^ bath Rambler with Attached Garage, 2 Car Detached Garage A storage shed. 1.43 Acres - beautiful landscaping backs to woods. Pond w/waterfali. fountain A bridge. Paved Driveway. Recent Appliances, Formal living A dining rooms: Gas fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Sun room 26 x 12: Many extras can convey! This home is a must see! Phan cal tar an appatafent la view this he—HM praanty. 540-349-3132 Purchaser must prv-qmtlify jor finam inx Realtors Welcome. Culpeper, VA-$800 per month, 160usqn Industrial/Ware- house Space for LEASE off Lovers Ln Remington, VA- 2.5 acres +/• Industrial Land for Sale $150,000 Culpeper, VA- Industrial Land for SALE off Chandler Street 5-37 Acres adjacent to the town Mitchells and Mine Run, VA- Land for LEASE Add'l opportunities in Fauquier & Culpeper. Pteaee call or see website for details. www.bomcommercial.com (540)829-1717 » , ,1 III -II, I.IJV.M.a . Real Estate for Sale S«:-5;fe —,,,. .. .. n Auction Set Feb 3. 2007 STARTING BID: $129.800 10327 Cedar Glen Ln, Rixcyville, VA Log Home on 10 private acres to be sold “As Is" 3 BR, 2 BA w/ BsmL Property has a 40x40 2 story Garage/Bam w/ mech. Lift. MLS# CU6149186. Owner licensed agenL Seller reserves the right to refine insufficient offers. 3% Comm, paid to registered agents. $5,000 Cert funds or Cash Deposit required to bid on each property. For info call Steve Da'Mes 5404129-1971 or 540-718-2262 Jobin Realty 9327 Main St., Manassas. VA 22110 Auction Set. Feb 3. 2007 STARTING BID: $64.400 10.1287 Acre parcel Rixeyville, VA. Beautiful building lot overlooking the Hazel River with 50’ Deeded R O W. Strong well already drilled. MLS0CU6237294 Owner licensed agent. Seller reserves the right to refuse insufficient offers. 3% Comm, paid to registered agents. $5,000 Cal funds or Cash Deposit required to bid on each property. For info can Steve Da’Mes 54&B29-1971 or S40-718-22A? Jobin Realty 9327 Main St.. Manassas. VA 22110

Leesburg Condo for sale: 2Br/1 BA$219,900. Top floor unit with upgrades galore! Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, skylight, and BRAND NEW GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and refrigerator! Beautiful, neutral paint throughout. Fun size Washer/ Dryer. This is a must see! Avail. 4/1. Directions: From Leesburg, Rt. 15 North, left on Edwards Ferry Rd., right on Heritage, straight to end of culde-sac, right on Huntmaster into Fox Chase, Bldg. #1122. Please email foxchasecondo@ani com for more pictures or call 703-798-9530. Potomac Falla $976,800 Beautiful Custom home on the Potomac River. 4BR, 3 Ivl, 4.000+ sf. Call 866-725-8356 ID 2016 for more info. Highland Co., VA. 100 ac. Farm. Farmhouse, post & beam bam, outbuildings, springs, stream, nice building sites. $1,350,000. 540-468-2515. Highland Co., VA. 5 acres or more. Nice building sites, springs, streams. Prices vary on acreage amt. 540-468-2515. Highland Co., VA. 795 acres. Open & wooded. Streams, nice - views. $4,000,000. 540-468-2515. Land/Front Royal$43k/App Mt, $45/Hi Knob, $ 2 3 0 k/ Bentonville. www.RitaDixon.com Stonewall Realty, Rita Dixon 540.622.7613 Attention Investors: 2 bd, 1.5ba TH in Leeds Square, Warrenton, for under $200,000. Renters already in place. For information Call David 540-222-2625 MANNA Real Estate Services, Inc. 540-635-0400 PRIME LOT 4 SALE BY OWNER 9.6 wooded acs in choice location on Ryland Chapel Rd. near Rixeyville in Culpeper Co. Mtn views. Horse country. $279K. 540-937-5371 Smith Mtn Lake, VA, 4BR, 3BA, waterfront, full bsmt, adjoining lot. $579,900 (540)493-4530 Brenda Smith Coldwell Banker Smith Mtn Lake, VA, 4BR, 4.5BA, waterfront, full bsmt, $895,000 (540)493-4530 Brenda Smith Coldwell Banker RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-New be rn Real Estate 1-800-636-2992 ALL OAK SEASONED hardwood Delivered $160. hill cord. Call 703 868 2524 Seasoned mixed firewood. $155/ cord. (540)987 8796 Wood for sale. Lots of hardwood $75 per pickup load. Please call (540)987-8215 J $250 Brand New King Pillowtop Set in plastic w/warranty Can dtvr 703-378 8866 BEDRM - 5pc set NEW IN BOXES. Sell $595. Can deliver. 703-378-8866 Full Size mattress set. Still in plastic. $125. 703-378-8866 Quean Pillow Top Set New m plastic w/warr. $150 Can deliver. 703-263-7888. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 236 HaK*NM« AFeetf i For Sale: 104 5ft. second cutting, net wrap round bails, grass clover mix. Also 90 4ft 1st cutting string wrapped grass hay. Reasonably priced. Boston, VA (540)547-4763 or (540)229-0754 Nona* - Stalls available. Middleburg bam. Indoor, outdoor arenas. Miles of ride-out. 12x rubber matted stalls. Convenient to 3 hunts. $650 full board. 540-454-2938 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 Available now for, $800*100% Healthy puppies, come with shots, wojmings, vet checked and champion bloodlines. Breed: Bulldog. 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Rugged seclusion with stunning view. $99,900. Owner will finance. 540-4482889. 2 ACRES FDR LOW DOWN PAYMENT - Woorfcd homesite (suitable for mobile homes). Buckingham County. Owner-financing available. $25,900. 434-4445088. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY - 2-acre homesite. $84,900. stunning view and owner will finance. 540294-2020 BOONES MILL AREA - 6.9 acres with king river frontage. About 25 minutes to Roanoke. Just $79,900. 540-294-2020. 23-ACRE LAKEFRONT HOMESITE! Near Farmville. Pamallv wooded at 22-acre lake. Communitv amenities. $ 199.900.434-444-5088. MISCfcl-I ANEQUS Attend College Online from Home. ‘Medical ♦Business ‘Paralegal ♦Computers ♦Cnramal Justice Job placement assistance. Computer provided. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121. www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com. AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 3495387. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SAL-E TOOLS $755 - New 2UJ7 Factory Specials! Huge 31x19' Plots' Px>l Packages Complete w/Deck. Fence. Filler, Liner. Ladders! Factors Installation Required! Limned Areas! CaU 24HRS 1-800-447-7207. OUT-OF-STATE BEAL ESTATE LARGE POND. INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS, 12011 OF MOUNTAIN STREAM 17 Acres $239,900. Possibly the greatest mountain views anywhere! Build overlooking your very own private pond. All useable - easy access. Only 1 with pond. Call owner directly now 1-877-777-4837. SPORTSMANS PARADISE DIRECTLY ADJOINING 70X000 ACRE NATIONAL FOREST. 1(h- ACRES $143.5001 Unlimited hunting, hiking, camping and trephv (nut tishing all in voir hack yard. New Release’ Huny. only one! 1 -877-777-4837. REAL ESTATE BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes hom SI0.000’ 1-3 Nxkixxn available' Repos. REO\ HID. FRA etc These homes must w.»U! Fur Listings Call 1-800-2985309 exL 4672Coastal Georgia - New, Pre-Construction Golf Community, large kits & oondtw w/ deepwater, marsh, golf, nature views. Gated. Golf. Fitness Center. Tennis. Trails. Docks. $70ks - S300K. 1-877-266-7376. www.cvxipnspoint.com. WATERFRONT PKOtTKOKS Cixistal Virginia WATERFRONT! Huge off-season savings on Nrauufully wooded acreage w/ deep boatable & Axkabk' water mintage Incredible views. Not to bav & ocean! Paved nxxK utxkTgnxind utilities. central water &-ewer. ExceUent financing Cal) now 1-877-2805263; \ 1259. NC Gated l-ikcfront Community. Pleasantly rrukl climate 1.5 acres. 90 mik-s of shoreline. Never offered hrfore with 2t>t pre-development diwounts. 901* financing. CaH 800-7W-5253 Building Systems Engineer Position with Loudoun County Department of General Services Building Systems Group. Responsible to manage, analyze, operate, engineer and regulate complex HVAC, plumbing, security and I electrical systems in selected County buildings to ensure optimum operations. Perform engineering analyses of installed systems; identify operational, construction, design and maintenance anomalies; devise solutions and engineer necessary designs to correct identified problems; and acquire, manage and direct commercial contract services. Requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree to include extensive course work in HVAC, structural, plumbing, and electrical system design; and two years experience in managing the engineering, operation and maintenance of complex building systems. Prefer at least 6 months functional or operational administrative experience in assigned field Valid driver's license. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 50 lbs.; some work may be hazardous due to location or type of work. Subject to recall or beina held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to respond to County emergencies DMV check. (Hiring Range; $41,864 - $71,170/yr) 07-283 Closes: 02/02/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.oov „Oimes Community Newspapers RECRurmrr ADVERTISING MANAGER Interested In an Innovative company excited about moving from a traditional neteepaper company to a multiplatform newee and Information service, then this Job Im for yout . _ . - , a Northern Virginia group publisher of 14 weekly community newspapers spanning ovei hly motivs six counties, is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person toprovide positive company-wide leadership over the Central Classified Advertising ^Department. Applicants should have work experience in recruitment field, proven leadership skills as well as personnel and process management experience. Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Ad Max a plus. Offer competitive group benefits and a solid compensation plan with base pay and lucrative performance incentives. Tc become a part of this high-quality, high-growth organization, send resume and salary requirements to Human Resonrce @timesi or «ouree@timespapers.i fax 708435-9754 EOE LAND ACQUISITION MANAGER Office of Capital Construction Position for a self-starter with experience in real property negotiation and acquisition. Position is responsible for Loudoun County 's land acquisition and land disposition activities. Plans and organizes effective policies and procedures for acquisition of lands or properties and easements, options, right-of-ways, agreements, and permits, working closely with the County Attorney's Office. Provides technical assistance to multiple County departments with acquisitions related to the development of County capital projects. Makes recommendations for condemnation proceedings; prepares Board of Supervisors public hearing items, business meeting items and executive session items regarding real property acquisition and disposition. Assist developers through the County s land conveyance process for proffered land sites, to include all financial transactions required for acquisition or disposition of real property. Administer contracts for appraisals and geotechnical evaluations. Tracks expenditures, processes budget adjustments, and prepares land acquisition reports. Assist the Capital Budget Analyst in planning the land acquisitions to be included in the Capital Needs Assessment and Capital Improvement Program. Requires, a Bachelor's degree in business related field and 6 years of experience in real property negotiation and acquisition. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. VA Real Estate Salesperson License required; Broker License preferred. DMV record check, criminal background check and credit report are required for successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $56,475 - $96,007/yr) 07-279 Closes; 02/02/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Advertising National Account Manager Veteran sales person w/strong newspaper track record w/national-based & large regional major accounts has opportunity to fill rare opening on dynamic sales team of Washington’s highly successful community newspaper network of 99 newspapers/1.3 million total circulation. Solid client base + active business development. Position reports to the president. Top earnings potential. Excellent benefits. Qualified applicants may send confidential resume & salary reqirements to Terry Andersson: Washington Suburban Press Network 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 420 Reston, VA 20190 fax 703-904-1009 or tandersson@wspnet.com Washington 'iiidu am Du Network : : ■ ■■■' < a wuiL»n;m.iiiiiiiii i _ jiji— ©PNC BANK Looking to break into or re-enter the job market, balance a current carer' or extend your work life? Do it on your terms1 PNC Bank, an estabhshec financial leader, has the flexible opportunity you are looking for right now Talk to us about your career options at our open house: PNC Open House Boulevard Branch Wednesday, Jarur£fy 31st • 3pm - 7pm 7267 Arlington Boulevard, Fails Church, VA 22042 Positions available include • Tellers-Futt/Part/Peak • Branch Managers • Teller Supervisors • Weekend Branch Managers • Customer Service Associates • Licensed/Non-Licensed Financial Sales Consultants If you are interested in applying for a teller position, please call 202-83S-595: to pre-register for the assessment test The test will be admin,ste'ed at the ;ct fair at 2 00 pm and 4-00 pm. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages to both full and part-hmi employees. Bil ngua, candidates are encouraged to apply. It you are unable t( attend, please visit wwwupncgobs to apply online In the event of mclemer, weather, please contact our job hotline at 202-83S-S9S2 for updates. We are an £0€. 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^ Ful Him CiMfllAUMMUsA «npwyfn®fn 1 Kelly s Ford Equestrian Center Instrnctor/Trainer Great Marketing Skills Experience A Weekends a Must Contact: Linda 540-522-8406 Career in Real Estate Are you ready? Want to find out? Take our on-line analysis The Real Estate Simulator Go to: www.TeamReoencv.com Click on Careers RE/MAX Regency (703) 656-4675 (540) 341-1075 •Meat Cutters •Butcher •Sausage Maker •Plant Manager & •Packager for butcher shop in Fauquier Co. Must have professional experience in meat industry. Top pay & Benefits. Come join our growing team! 540-439-7227 Day Support Specialist Loudoun County Mental Retardation Services is creating a temporary, substitute pool (on-call up to 22 hrs/wk.). The personnel will work in the Retardation Services - Community Access Program in Loudoun County. VA. Responsibilities include providing assistance and training with daily living activities with emphasis placed on community integration, individual preference and facilitation of new experiences. Requires Bachelor's degree in psychology, vocational or special education. At least six months related experience preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background and driving record check and TB Test. Applicant must have valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence. (Hiring Range: $16.12 - $16.12/hr) 20-045 Open Continuous Additional information and required application contact web site: wwwJoudoun.gov GsM? service DEPARTMENT • Lot Porter • Rental Fleet Assistant Self motivated & Maintaining Rental Fleet. Daytime & Evening. Flexible hours Great work environment. Fax resumes to: 540-428-2817 Or Contact Joanie Call: 540-347-9000 X 2099 or apply in person: Country Chevrolet 11 Lee Highway East Warrenton, VA 20186 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 rixeyviHepropertvdevassistantP yghoo.com or by fax to (540)937-7011 I ■ Senior Programmer Analyst Join the Loudoun County Department of Information Technology team responsible to support the Public Safety agencies. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing and maintaining computer systems in support of automation initiatives for the Department of Fire. Rescue & Emergency Management. Experience with Enroule Public Safety Computer Assisted Dispatch and Reporting systems is preferred. Experience with COBOL, DB2, SQL Server. Microsoft 200Q/XP/2003, Microsoft Access. ASPnet. JavaScnpts. HTML. XML. IBM-AIX or IBM/Informix database products, is also desirable. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor 's Degree in computer science and it minimum of four years experience performing analysis/design and implementation of technology solutions preferably in a Public Safety setting. Criminal background check will tie conducted on the successful candidate. (Hiring Range: $53,662 - $72.444/yr> 07-277 Closes: 01/31/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov Building Maintenance Technician Position with Loudoun County Department of General Services Technical Services Division. Performs intermediate carpentry services and installations, work order repairs to industry standards; and conduct preventive maintenance as directed. Requires a high school diploma, supplemented by job-related course work or specialized training in carpentry and general building trades and a minimum of 2 years experience in building maintenance or related field. Valid driver's license. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 70 lbs., some work may be hazardous due to location or type of work. Subject to recall or being held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to respond to County emergencies. DMV check. (Hiring Range $26,453 - $44.97(Vvr' 07-282 Closes: 02/02/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www. luudotin.gov__ AYATAVATAYAVAYAYAVAY WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY for Construction Supply Co in Manassas. Full-time. Clean driving record required.$10 $12 per hour (703)257-5910 ATATATATATATATATAT MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER Needed for busy 10 provider family practice group in Warrenton, VA. Responsibilities include front & back office supervision. Knowledge of electronic medical records and strong computer skills a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Please fax resume to: 540-341-4766 or e-mail to: PiedmontFP@gmail. com CLASSIFIED (i ImMm Full Tlmo I I OTVpVVjTVWVip |>4 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 BACKHOE OPERATOR for sewer/water installation in new home construction. 540-347-5415 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEER Position with Loudoun County Department of General Services Building Systems Group. Responsible to manage, analyze, operate, engineer and regulate complex HVAC. plumbing, security and electrical systems in selected County buildings to ensure optimum operations. Perform engineering analyses of installed systems; identify operational, construction, design and maintenance anomalies; devise solutions and engineer necessary designs to correct identified problems; and acquire, manage and direct commercial contract services. Requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree to include extensive course work in HVAC, structural, plumbing, and electrical system design; and two years experience in managing the engineering, operation and maintenance of complex building systems. Prefer at least 6 months functional or operational administrative experience in assigned field. Valid driver s license. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 50 lbs.; some work may be hazardous due to location or type of work. Subject to recall or being held beyond scheduled workday; must be available to respond to County emergencies. DMV check. (Hiring Range: $41,864 - $71,170/yr) 07-2& Closes: 02/02/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.toudoun.oov ***** School/LEAP Leader Parts, Recreation and Community SantinaK « wp W-it ■■' ' V' ' £*' , x«»Position for qualified high school students to work and frath in our new Leadership Employment Advancement Program (LEAP). Prd% vides students the opportunity to work in an after school licensed child care setting under direct supervision of an After School Site Supervisor, learning how to provide supervision of participants according to VA state licensing, department policies and procedures. Provides opportunities to team planning and implementation of age appropriate activities for school age children, and administering appropriate disciplinary techniques. Will receive leadership training and gain a working knowledge of state child care licensing standards. Assist with snack preparation, room-set up and clean up on a daily basis. Assures program supplies are dean, safe, ago appropriate and property stored. Must have excellent communication skills. Requires completion of 10th grade. Must have a general knowledge of child care practices and a willingness to team about current licensing standards. Must obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire. Must have current TB test certification. Attend 24 hours of programmatic training during the school year to enhance skills and knowledge of school aged child care and programming. (Hiring Range: $10.12 - $13.67/hr) 07-278 Closes: 02/02/2007 Additional information and required application contact web site: www.loudoun.gov (HISTONE Warrenton, VA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TWO entry-level, general administrative positions available to assist with very busy divisions that support our many companies through the US & in the UK. Successful candidate must be well organized, have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to multi-task. Experience in Word and Excel & Microsoft Office products.. For confidential consideration, please respond By Email: hijobs@greyco.com By Fax: 540-341-2191 No Phone Calls, Please. EOE ★ Sales Coordinator ★ Air lie Conference Center is recruiting for a full-time Sales Coordinator. Position requires excellent word processing and communication skills, organized approach to work, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor. Ability to be creative and experience with MS Office and Delphi/ Breeze aphis. Airiie Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) plan, employee meah and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicants should forward resume and salary requirements to: Airiie Center 6809 Airiie Road. Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540428-7113 _E-mail - HR@airlie.com_ officer! provide security and protection for air traveler!. airports and aircraft. Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits lIncludes (UH locality Fay) Minimum Requirements: l S Citizenship or L'.S National • High school diploma. GKO or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employ inent medical evaluation • Pass a hue k ground/c re tin check Please apply online at: WWW.tsajotM.CMB TTY: I-WMMM7-55U6 y kdminlsrrarion Transportation Security rv\ e> an hi|uai Opputuntfs LurSoser 300) 852-4797 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Ford '94 Explorer, 4wd, A/T, Ithr, sunroof, tow pkg. Runs good. Orig. owner. 230K hwy mi. $2,000. 540-554-2220. In-Home Support Services, Inc. Marketing Coordinator Wanted Must be highly organized, energetic, Customer focused, computer skills a must, nursing or healthcare experience preferred. Fax resume to: (540)727-9549 Tel (540)727-9539 Mechanic Thick Competitive Pay! M-F 3-II :30PM Paid Holidays/ Vacation/Sick! Health Ins/401 K! Experience Needed All Thick Repair 800-932-4601 MECHANIC work vans/ heavy equipment. 540-347-5415 SALES PERSON experienced, for Furniture Sales / Interior Design. The Antique Market & Design Studio in Sperryvilie Fax Resume to (540) 987-8050. Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 1995 Lincoln Continen- i tal, excellent condition, sun/moonroof. only 96,000 miles, 4 door, all power, recent VA state safety inspection, owner's manual. Holiday price $4,495. Phone (540)439-3259. 1996 BMW Z3 8* Conv. 5-spd,AC, Exd. Cond, 141k mis, $9,500 / OBO (540)622-3122 2003 Ford Taurus. 4dr, 91K, runs good, $5000. (703)926-5992 2003 Honda Civic LX: Tan, AM/FM/CD excel cond. 65k. $10,800/ obo (703)777-2166. 2005 Honda Civic EXSE. red, 34.5K, 5spd, moonroof, CD/ MP3, 40+mpg $13,990 540-987-9226 '87 Pontiac Trans AM, T-Tops, 305 TPI, 5 sp, digital dash, SLP exhaust, $1900/obo 917-400-6638 95 Mazda Protege: 112k mi, 4dr, current insp, CD, sunrf, runs fine. Body dented, needs brake work. $850/obo. 703-932-2242 '95 Toyota XLE Camry: 141k. 1 owner. Exreliant rnnri MWlfl >1 FT Etve-ffla Nanny Help with children and othpr household duties. Upperville, VA. Caii(703)S97“7100 MAINTENANCE Custodians & Plumber Needed for Culpeper County Public Schools. For more information contact 540-825-3677. Se necesita personal de limpieza y plomero para trabajar en las Escuelas Publicas del Condado de Culpeper. Para mbs informacibn puede llamar a la Sra. Luky al 540-825-3677. AmeriGas Propane, Cylinder Exchange division is seeking an Over Jhe Road Driver at it's Bealeton, facility. Loads and unloads pallets at each location as required, forklift certification training provided. Deliveries generally throughout VA, MD, NC, other states possible. Occasional overnight runs possible, but not routine. Requirements: CDL, Class A with Hazmat endorsement. Must be available to work a non-traditional schedule, when necessary. This is a full-time position. We offer a highly competitive hourly wage, a complete benefits program to include medical, RX, and dental benefits. Submit resume by fax: 540-439-2658, email: dave.bamard@amerigas.com or apply in person: 6223 Energy Road, Bealeton. vEOE/AA/M/F/D/V (703)642-7284 call before 9pm. 96 Cadillac Deville, blk. 160K, good cond, $2,995. (540)937-4553 96 FORD TAURUS: Gray, 120k mi. Good cond. 6cyl. VA insp. $1595. Aft 5pm wkdys 703-623-1655. 96 VW Passat, navy blue, 5sp, 6 cd changer, $3650 (540)347-1656 '97 Chevy Monte Carlo, auto, AC, great cond, $2950 / obo. 540-908-4965 / 703-585-3096 97 Chrysler TNC LXI. Uhr seats, extended cab, Pwr door/wind. 131k mi. $4200/OBO. Steve 240-464-8131. '97 Ford Crown Victoria: Tinted/elec windows. New tires, great cond. 120k mi. $2500. (703)973-4051. '99 Chevrolet Malibu LS: V-6, power windows, mirrors, locks, keyless entry. 25k mi. Excel cond. My 83-yr old mother drove it to church & seniors. $7600. 703-771-7860. Mercury 88 Sable Wagon: 3.8. V6. fully loaded. Good cond, runs, needs work. Best offer. (703)779-2336. WE BUY Cars & Trucks Any Make, Any Year 703-431-8422 HEALTH JIL .^Opportunities WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: ❖ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING-RN ❖ MDS COORDINATOR-RN ❖ STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - RN ❖ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN 3pm-11 pm & Weekend Program ❖ CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & Weekend Program 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 taylorc@fau^uierhospital.org FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Advanced Care Close at Hand JOB FAIR Work in the beautiful countryside of Warrenton, VA. No traffic and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a Planetree facility which exemplifies extraordinary patient care. The rewards and recognition of working in such a patient focused environment are abundant! Fauquier Hospital and its Home Health Agency invite you to attend our Nursing and Allied Health Job Fair; Thursday, January 25th 11 ajn. until 3 pan. Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore Conference Room B Located on the 1st floor Fauquier Hospital Attn; Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 , . 540-341-0823 (fax) www.fauquierhospital.org EOE Raj >4 Honda Pilot EXL, 45K, silver w/gray Ithr, htd sts/mirrors, 4WD. Must sell $19,999/obo. (540)428-2273 evenings b/f 8pm >002 Excursion Ltd: Turbo diesel, 4wd, 70k mi. Like new. DVD sys, Ithr, tow pkg. $22,900. (703)795-5019 >004 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer, all Ithr, 29K, backup censors, tow pkg. $25,000. (540)371-9296 13 Toyota Land Cruiser, exc cond, brush guard, 144K, new brakes, runs exc. $8,200. (540)347-7206 94 lauzu Rodeo LS, 132K mi, V6, Runs Grt, AT, all pwr. Cruise, Tilt, good A/C & Heat, $2500, 540-497-1560 M Isuzu Trooper, 4WD, 5spd, clean, maintenance up to date. 135K. $3,400. (540)347-1656 97 JEEP Grand Cherokee, loaded, red, 4x4, auto, 87K mis, hitch & roof rack, $5200. 540-222-2599 Shevy, 91, Blazer. Red w/trailer, electric brake control, 4dr, V6, good tires, roof rack, $950. 703-385-3753. JEEP 94 Grand Cherok: 4x4 V6 194K, 1 own. New Sirius Sat, New AM/FM/CD $3,850 703-349-3463. 00 Winter Wolf utility trailer, 4.5 X 8, pivit dump option, $375/ obo540-364-9694 / 540-273-1089 C ' """ \ ftygt Trwcka/ 1 878 Pickups I '00 Chevy Silverado 1500 4wd, Z71 pkg, fully loaded, Tono cover, 74k mi. $15k/ OBO. (540)668-9023 11 Ford F350 SuperDuty Dually PU, 4dr, 7.34_ Diesel, auto, 5th whl, 1 6 5 K, $15,500. (202)438-7045 03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, Whte, longbed, 27K mis, PS. PB. 2WD, $14K/ OBO. 540-937-4854 IS' Ford F150, extended cab, V8 auto. 4 avail for sale $14,900. Milage range from 11k - 30k. 703-478-3500. 05GMC SIERRA, 1500, w/ V6 Vortec motor, wht / beige int. auto, tilt. 33K mis. New ARE cap. $9,700. 540-987-9434 Classified Ads Work Call 347 4222 >pahannocK News Truck*/ 675 2000 Ford SVT Lightning, 39k, Red, hard bed cover, at, CD changer. 360 hp, 540-270-7230 $18,100 obo 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad, 4.7L, 40K, 2WD, Custom Cap, PW, PL, cruise, tilt. 540-341-0933 $16,900 93 GMC Sierra WT, 4WD, AC, V6, auto, bedliner, good tires, 50K on engine. $3900. (540)349-4318 97 Ford F-150 XLT, 61K, 4x4, 5spd manual, 4.2L V-6, cap Asking $8500. (540)347-9595 (540)272-9849 '98 Dodge Ram 1500 ExtCab w/Bed Liner 125k mi. Runs great. KBB $7,050/Best Offer. (703)932-4499. 99 Chevy 2500: 4x4, extra cab, 8ft bed w/cab. 188k mi. $7500/ OBO. '97 Ford E-150: 182k mi $3500/OBO. (703)472-3331. Ford, 99, FI 50 Lariat. 11 OK, new engine, good cond. Runs great! $8,000. 703-777-6216. 01 Chrysler Town & County Van, AM/FM/ CD, pwr doors, 112K mis, $5500. (540)341-8896 2001 Ford Windstar. Ltd, all power doors, new tires, entertain pkg, grt family car. $7500. (571)237-8218 95 Mercury Villager: 125K mi, good cond, drk grn. All maintenance records avail $2600, 703-464-0232. '96 Dodge Grand Caravan: All Pwr, 2 sliding drs. 125k mi. Crrt insp/ emiss. Gd cond. $2600. (703)771-8405. FORD 95 250 Cargo Service Van ml shelves & bins. Must see. $2900. 703-723-1590 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! CaHTOOAY. 540-347-4222 LPN-RN-MA Phlebotomists Busy medical office in Warrentoo seeks experienced, friendly, customer-oriented, energetic, team-oriented person for clinical position. Full time/parttime, benifits. Salar commensurate with experience. To apply fax resume w/ ref’s to 540-341-7091 i Warren Memorial Hospital Occupational Health Operations Coordinator-LPN Full time weekdays 8:00am-4:30pm at Warren Memorial Hospital. Will be responsible for clinic operations, patient care and staff supervision. Qualified candidates should have at least two years experience in office practice management. LPN licensure in the State of Va. is preferred. Previous knowledge and experience relevant to occupational health is preferred. Must possess basic knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Knowledge of related occupational health related software is desired. To apply for this position, please go online to w ww.vallevhealthlink.com or go direcdy to Valley Health, jobs and complete the Valley Health application attached to this vacancy. EOE. Classified Ads Work! Call today to place your AD 540-347-4222