Rappahannock News, July 12, 2007

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The group, called the Power-line Landowners Alliance, is made up of citizens that own property under or near Dominion’s existing 500,000volt electric corridor. “Someone needs to represent the landowners,” PLA Board Member Paul Farmer said at the alliance’s debut meeting on July 3. “This should not happen here for a variety of cultural, historical, economic and environmental reasons.” More than 80 people showed up for the PLA’s first gathering at the Flint Hill Fire Hall, but the group has the potential to grow much more. According to information from Dominion, the proposed corridor crosses 442 different properties along its four-county route. Dominion needs to get permission from the State Corporation Commission before building the new corridor. The first of the SCC’s 12 public hearings on the matter is scheduled for July 26 at Fauquier High School in Warrenton. The PLA is registered to speak before the SCC during its final hearing in Richmond. The alliance has hired Richmond attorney Charles Hundley to represent it before the commission. Hundley is a former SCC examiner. The PLA plans to complement other organizations, such as the Piedmont Environmental Council and some affected counties, that are opposing Dominion’s plan. “If the landowners don’t care and show the SCC they care, then PEC is going to have a harder time,” said Jim Moorman, the PLA’s principal liaison with counsel. PEC is opposing the power-line Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen PLA DEBUT: Power-Line Landowners Alliance Board Member Paul Farmer speaks at the first meeting of the PLA on July 3 at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. The PLA’s principal liaison with counsel, Jim Moorman, is on the right proposal because its representatives believe proper energy-conservation measures in Northern Virginia could eliminate the need for more transmission. The PLA agrees that Dominion has not proven a need for the new lines, but the alliance is emphasizing what it believes is the true cost of the new corridor. Dominion officials estimate that it will cost $210 million to expand the corridor, but the PLA thinks that figure is unrealistically low. If landowners fight to receive the true market value for their condemned land, Dominion - and its customers — will have to pay millions of dollars more for the new lines. “We’re going to show this will have a severe impact on the cost of the line and on landowners,” Moorman said. “That will force the SCC to look at alternatives.” Moorman already has five of Dominion’s towers from the existing corridor on his property in northwest Fauquier County. Funding the alliance It takes a lot of money to be represented at the SCC. Farmer said the minimum cost to the PLA would be $150,000 if the alliance presents a narrowly focused case. If complexities arise, costs could run as high as $300,000, he said. Right now, the PLA has $85,000. The alliance plans to hire at least one expert witness to evaluate the economic impact that a new set of power lines would have on nearby property values. The PLA is also seeking volunteers to identify properties and landowners in the corridor and to contact local officials in the jurisdictions touched by the power lines. See POWER, Page A3 Poultry ban in effect All public sales, shows and exhibitions of live poultry in the state have been prohibited by Dr. Richard Wilkes of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The action was announced Monday, July 9, and will remain in place until July 30. In addition, Wilkes announced bans on land application of poultry litter, manure, and bedding in a 17county region that includes Culpeper, Orange, Madison, and Rappahannock. Nor can those refuse materials be moved from the farm of origin during the prohibition period. The other counties are Albemarle, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Green, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. Wilkes, who is the state veterinarian, ordered the prohibition after the discovery of antibodies for avian flu during routine pre-slaughter testing on a flock of turkeys in Shenandoah County. The order will allow for the completion of initial surveillance to determine if poultry flocks in the Commonwealth are at an increased risk of H5 or H7 types of avian flu. The order could be extended, he said. While avian influenza is not harmful to humans, people can spread it on their shoes, with their vehicles or through movement of litter. An infected chicken, turkey, game bird, or waterfowl at an event could infect other birds, which would then carry the disease back to their points of origin. The Shenandoah County turkeys were tested on July 6. The presence of suspicious antibodies prompted state officials to send samples to the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. NVSL conducted tests last weekend and confirmed the presence of H5 avian Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) flu antibodi# i . Further tests are ing done identify the exact virus that triggered the antibodies’ production in the birds. The farm, meanwhile, is under quarantine. Its turkevs mav i JIH 3 exterminat- 5 in an attempt thwart the _i iL. • State and federal officials in addition to the poultry industry are increasing surveil lance within a six-mile radius the farm. chain and poultry products are safe to eat. inis is jnut the severe. highlypathogen- pathogenic strain that has caused widespread flock, destruction and some human cases in countries outside of the United States. Rather, this is almost certainly one of the many milder strains of avian flu that are not uncommon in poultry and that cause only ^ minor sickness or no ™ noticeable svmDtoms in m Dr Wilkes stressed in his statement that it is important for Virginia consumers to realize that this is not a public health concern. No affected birds entered or will enter the food birds. VDACS will continue to work with USDA and the poultry industry to take all necessary steps to successfully address this situation and minimize its impact on Virginia agriculture. Verizon completes fix for Slate Mills By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Representatives from Verizon attended the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 2 to apologize for telephone problems in the Slate Mills area and announce that they have achieved a fix for the ongoing outages. The problems stemmed from water and lightning damage to copper cables that run down F.T. Valley Road from Verizon’s central office in Sperryville. The company’s technicians planned to switch residences in the southern part of Rappahannock from that copper to a fiber-optic cable that also runs along F.T. Valley Road. Verizon representatives had planned to finish the work by July 20, but the company’s technicians completed it on June 29 - more than three weeks ahead of schedule. “We know we’ve had some service problems in the county,” said Verizon spokesman John Knapp. “We’ve taken some steps over the last few weeks ... that hopefully will fix the situation.” Brent Jones, Verizon’s director of installation and maintenance in central Virginia, said rural areas often have more customers served by copper wires, which are vulnerable to lightning and water damage. “In rural areas, where you don’t have the density, it’s more complicated for us to provide the electronics, so we do have a lot more copper-fed customers than some of the more urban areas,” he said. “It gives us more of a maintenance challenge.” See VERIZON, Page A3 Sun Power With power lines running overhead, this Huntly home runs on its own. See Page A9. At the top Robyn Puryear is switching hats this year as she takes on the rote as pnnapai at Rappahannock High School. See Page A2. A place for art? Laurel Mills may be the location of new studio spaces for artists. See Page A9. Flint Hill focus Businesses come and go in Rappahannock County. What’s the. latest in Flint Hill? See Page A10.

County and Town Meetings On Thursday, July 12 the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p. m. in the Tbwn Hall on Gay Street. Agenda: APPLICATION(S): 1) Eddie Fletcher for The Inn at Little Washington; two brick columns (already built) at entrance to formal garden at rear of 448 Main Street. 2) Eddie Fletcher for The Inn at Little Washington; paint house (siding, shutters, trim, and window sash) at 17 Harris Hollow Road. On Wednesday, July 18 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p. m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. AGENDA NEW BUSINESS-Zoning Text Amendment, Sludge Storage Facilities*-SU#07-06-04 Liong/Harris Professional Office*-SU07-06-05 Smith Motor Vehicles Sales, Repair and/or Service* INFORMATIONAL-Montpelier Conference Center* (not an application-for discussion only)-Building Permit Report w<* -nr » -^4 W r£FO W«^0^«TO'¥*r9W £ « ? 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Virginia 22747 Puryear prepares for upcoming year By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock News Staff Writer With only a year in Rappahannock as assistant principle, Robyn Puryear was promoted to the position of principal after former principal Roger Mello suggested at the end of the year that they switch positions. In late June, however, Mello announced that he was leaving for Culpeper County Public Schools after accepting the position of principal of the new Eastern View High School. Now, Puryear is spending her first few days on the job finding a new assistant and looking forward to the new year. Experienced educator Although she has only been in Rappahannock for a year, Puiyear has spent a lot of her career in surrounding counties. Prior to Rappahannock, Puiyear served for five years as assistant principal at high schools in Madison and Culpeper counties and served in Madison as both a teacher and a school division director of technology. Puryear holds a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University in Elementary Education, and ‘a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from George Mason University. Puryear said that she was initially drawn to RCHS because of its reputation. “It’s amazing that we can offer so many offerings here in a small setting,” she said. “That credit goes to Roger in the last five years, working and giving back to the community.” Puiyear added that she enjoyed working with Mello and was excited about his recent appointment “He is a visionary,” she said. It was his hope and dream to form a high school.” She also noted that Mello would continue to be an active parent as his children would remain in the Rappahannock school system. “Well stay in touch,” she said, noting that she has several colleagues in the area that she keeps in contact with. “It’s important to have a group of school administrators in your circle. That way you can get new ideas instead of tunnel vision.” Work, maintain, strengthen Puryear noted that she was looking forward to discussing ideas with the teachers for details of the upcoming year and said that her primary goal was to strengthen and tweak the existing programs. She said she was very impressed with the concepts behind the community vocational classes such as Farm-TbTable, the EMT class, and the culinary class. “I really like the extended classroom that takes kids out to places like an area farm or a building site,” she said. “Itfs great to see real world application of students.” Puryear said that die considers herself a member of the team that exists to educate the children, which is one of the reasons that she was drawn to Rappahannock. “Everybody is genuinely here for the kids,” she said. “The teachers like teaching here and Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Charlie Sphering PRINCIPAL PURYEAR: Former assistant principal Robyn Puryear plans for the upcoming year as principal of Rappahannock County High School. they are all people who are really caring with a strong, innovative spirit” Puryear added that although she appreciates innovation, it’s more important to maintain the core classes. “We have to improve what we have without branching off in too many directions,” she said. “We have to keep looking at new options without diminishing the core, and strengthen existing programs, rather than letting them trail off.” The community, Puryear also noted, is an important part of the school system that she was proud of. “I. am amazed that even View to the Manor Hobk from the L3jr Foad, by Cfrarlc* Neal Piedmont Property, Inc. is pleased to announce it has joined the Sotheby's International Realty• network, representing distinctive properties in Virginia's Hunt Country,: Piedmont I Sothebys I INTERNATIONAL REALTY Piedmont Sotheby’s International Realty 12693 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 t 540.675.1675 f 540.675.2675 PiedmontSIR.com ©MMVtl Sotheby's Intamedorel H—fcy Affherat. bit Al Rights Reserved VWw to the Manor House bora eh* Ltfy Bond. und with perfnintofi SodMby’i Interactional RttityC is i Icwtd tndtnwk to Sotheby’s Intvmbonii Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company Equal Houeng Opportunity^. Each Office b Independently Owned And Operated those citizens who don’t have students in the schools volunteer their time in support of the schools,” she said. “We can still believe that there is a village supporting these students, and I would like to see that continue.’ Puryear said that she cur- , rently has no big changes for the school, although she will work to strengthen existing policies and programs. “I think that it would be foolish to try to implement any big changes,” she said. “If it's working, don’t change it... If its not working, find a way to improve it and strengthen it” E-mail the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com Home and land transfers this week These Rappahannock County home and land, transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for the period of June 15,2007to July 5,2007. 7b 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) James Russell Tharp to Maryann Tharp and others, 2.79 acres, $150,000.00, Tfex Map: 41-2-A. John Odenkirk and Wife to John Odenkirk and others, 50.010 acres, Deed of Gilt, Thx Map: 30-21. Robert E Burne and Wife to Vista Reverse 9 L.L.C., 10.044 acres, $635,000.00, Thx Map: 29B-1-27. Jeff Green to Kulwant S. Ghuman, 33,971 sq. ft, 910,000.00, Tax Map: 21-25A. Stonewall/Hawthorne District My Country Cottage UL.C. to Mark A. Lawrence and Wife, 25.5103 Acres, $N/A, Tax Map: 48-30. Wakefield District Malcolm L. Cadd and Wife to James W. Keys HI and Wife; Blk. 3, Sec. D, Flat 4, Lts 49,50, and 51. $221,000.00, Thi Map: IB-1-3-49. Kevin J. Melon and Wife to Kevin J. Melon, Lots 5 and 6, Deed of Gift, Thx Map 1D-A-5 Piedmont District Brown Investment Property LLC. to Bourne Investment LL.C., $250,000.00, 0.7303 acres, Ihx Map: 38-1QA Jackaon District Property Group II LLC. to Donald R Tharp tr., 51 acres, 58.8415 acres, $1,415,000.00, Thx Map 30-28A. Harvey W. Poe to David E Poe and Wife, Deed of Gift, 25.0381 acres, Ihx Map: 23-26. Cynthia M. Hobbs-Witmer and others to Patrick G. Wolfe, 3.7009 acres, $250,000.00, Tax Map:31-37C. Stonewall District Elyse Suzanne Midwl and others to Marie Gabrielle Juliano, 11.711 acre, $400,000.00, Tax Map: 5067. Correction In the July 5 edition of the Rappahannock News, an article about a Board of Supervisors public hearing on Williams Tree Service falsely attributed a quote to Hint Hill resident Jean Lillard. During the hearing, she read a letter on behalf of Amissvi He resident John Bechtold, and the quote should have been credited to him, rather than Lillard.

Power From Page A1 Landowners affected by the power lines need to unite to show the cumulative damage that a new corridor would cause, said PLA Secretary Rick Kohler. “You can’t let this big corporation push you around," he said, adding that new towers would be about 25 percent taller than the ones already there. “Your property values are going to go down," Kohler ,„9Pntinued. “This is going to /affect you in a lot of ways.” And if Dominion is allowed to build these new lines, he warned, landowners should not be surprised the next time the power company proposes more towers. “If these come through, it Power-line Landowners Alliance To contribute: Donations to support the Power-line Landowners Alliance can be sent to: RLEP - The Alliance P.O. Box 422 Washington, VA 22747 More information is available at www.thepla.org or by e-mail at info@thepla.org. Meeting The PLA and other groups are hosting a primer on speaking before toe State Corporation Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Fauquier High School, located at 705 Waterloo Road in Warrenton. won’t be the last time,” Kohler said. “It’s going to open this corridor to more towers.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Duvalls plan anti-power line party By Don DelRosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer Actor Robert Duvall and his wife Luciana will host yet another anti-power line party. The Sunday, July 22 picnic will be held from 4 to 8 p.m at the couple’s farm near The Plains. Dominion Virginia Power and partner Allegheny Power want to build a 500,000-volt transmission line through parts of Frederick, Warren, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Prince William and Loudoun counties. Dominion considers the line critical to meeting Northern Virginia’s future electricity needs. The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) has led the opposition to the project, insisting the unneces sary line would destroy the pristine countryside. PEC organized the July 22 picnic at the Duvall farm. Admission will be $50 per car. No tickets will be sold at the gate. No food or beverages will be provided. Thus, picnic guests should bring their meals, drinks, chairs, umbrellas and blankets, advised the Warrenton-based nonprofit. The $50 per car fee will pay for entertainment and costs. PEC believes about 1,000 people in about 350 vehicles will attend, PEC vice president Doug Larson said. If PEC’s vehicle projection proves accurate, the picnic gate fees will produce about $17,500. Including contributions, the event ultimately should net $25,000 to $50,000, Larson said. But, he said, “this is less of a fundraiser than a bringing-thecommunity-together-type event.” Two PEC-organized, antipower line fundraisers held earlier this year together yielded more than $200,000, he said. The organization believes its battle to defeat the power line proposal could cost more than $2 million. There will also be a private tent party involving the Duvalls that evening at the farm, but that hardly should prevent the actor from mixing with picnickers, Larson said. Duvall “has been nothing but gracious about being visible and available to people” at the two other fundraisers in Fauquier, Larson said. For more information about the July 22 picnic, call (540) 454-2742. Surfing the net pays off for state trooper By Alexandra Bogdanovic Rappahannock News Staff Writer ThidHsfetfit rumbte Yeisound'’irig through various pails of the county during the summer months doesn’t always signify a storm but it can mean trouble for authorities. The police here know that as the temperature climbs, packs of “sports bike” or motorcycle enthusiasts come through Fauquier in order to test their skills in mountain passes, scurves and switchbacks in Rappahannock County. 1st Sgt. Charlie Crummett of the Virginia State Police is a supervisor at the Area 12 Office in Warrenton. He said he isn’t aware of any fatalities or serious injuries resulting horn motorcycle “racing” so far this year, but that hasn’t always been the case. Four riders were injured and one died in multiple wrecks during one summer weekend back in 2005. All of the accidents occurred in Rappahannock County, and all except one apparently involved “groups of high-speed motorcyclists.” The accidents prompted police to step up enforcement in problem areas. But last summer, Trooper Rob Marshall of the Area 12 Office said they also started using the Internet to gather intelligence on the riders. Specifically, he said the police visit certain Web sites to track groups that come through Fauquier County en route to Rappahannock. Busted Marshall said the strategy enabled him to make a felony arrest after one rider allegedly engaged him in a pursuit last month. Troopers visited one of the Web sites on June 17, Marshall recalled “We knew we had a large group [of sports bike riders] coming through. We were able to issue a speed violation for one of the riders,” Marshall said A reported wreck involving a sports bike a few hours later reportedly turned out to be unfounded. “Shortly alter that, I had a motorcycle that appeared to be exceeding the speed limit [eastbound] on [Interstate] 66,” Marshall said. As he approached the Markham exit, Marshall said he also saw a sports bike pass traffic on the right Marshall said the driver failed to comply when he tried to initiate a traffic stop. A pursuit ensued, and the driver who was ultimately identified as Charles E. McNinch of Alexandria allegedly ditched his bike and ran into the woods, Marshall added. “We utilized both county and state police resources, but we were unable to find him,” Marshall said. “ ' ^ According to Marshall,'' McNinch tried to report his motorcycle stolen on Monday morning [June 18]. Marshall said Fairfax police then contacted him. “By talking to the Fairfax police, questioning [McNinch] and using the Web sites during our investigation, we were able to put him at the location. We got a confession on the phone,” Marshall said. “The Internet was an integral part of the investigation,” he added. McNinch, 27, was reportedly charged with reckless driving, felony eluding and felony driving revoked after he turned himself in to state police here June 19. He is scheduled to appear in Fauquier County General District Court at 1 pan. Aug. 23. E-mail the reporter: abogdanovicGtimespapers.com FRENZY AND MORE l One Day Only! Stock up and Save Big! SATURDAY, JULY 21" 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 540-341-8890 Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-3 9 South Fifth Street, Old Town Wairenton www.kellyannsquilting.com PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CHAPTER RELATING TO THE STORAGE OF SEWAGE SLUDGE On Monday, August 6, 2007, at 7:00 PM, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a Public Hearing at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code to adopt additional standards for the issuance of Special Exception permits for the storage of sewage sludge (biosolids). The complete text of the proposed amendment is available for inspection at the County Administration Office during normal business hours, or at http-7/www. rapoahannockcountwa-oov. under the link for Notices and Documents. In addition, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. All interested persons are invited to attend either or both meetings and to make comments. Written comments may be submitted to either body at PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Verizon From Page A1 But Jones did not use that as an excuse for the ongoing telephone troubles in the southern part of Rappahannock. “Some customers perhaps have not had good service, but we’re committed to delivering better service than what they’ve experienced, especially in the Slate Mills area,” he said. The supervisors asked if the fiber-optic cable would allow residents around Slate Mills to access high-speed Internet. Knapp said additional electronics would need to be installed in Verizon’s office in Sperryville, but even then residents in southern Rappahannock would be too far from that central office to access a strong Internet connection. Knapp said a signal on a digital subscriber line - commonly referred to as DSL - can only travel about three miles from the point where it originates. After that, it degrades too much to be useful. “In the urban areas, our central offices are more tightly packed,” he explained. “In the county here, we have one cen tral office in Sperryville.” Embarq serves the northern part of the county. Verizon serves the southern half. Installing equipment in the field outside of the central office is “very capital intensive"’ and is not economically viable in a rural area like Rappahannock, Knapp said. Knapp added that many people in business and government are trying to figure out how to make universal broadband service economically viable. County Administrator John McCarthy said Rappahannock's low population density makes Internet access difficult to provide to all residents. “Not only do we have a relatively low population density county-wide, but that’s made worse by the fact that we don’t even have one place that has a large concentration of people,” he said. “In our case, were spread out evenly across the landscape.” Knapp said the solution in rural areas will likely have to be some sort of wireless technology, either accessed by a cell phone, satellite or wireless fidelity (also known as Wi-Fi) signal. Wi-Fi is the type of local wireless network often found in places like Starbucks. Getting connected At the same meeting, the supervisors also authorized the formation of a committee to examine high-speed Internet solutions for Rappahannock. Quick and easy access to the Web is becoming increasingly vital to sustaining a business and working from home, but such connections are virtually nonexistent in Rappahannock outside of Flint Hill. Sporrvville and the Town of Washington. "There’s probably not going to be one solution to our problem, because of our [population's] spread-out nature over the landscape.” McCarthy said. “We re probably going to have to patch various places.” Piedmont District Supervisor Eddie Wayland and Wakefield District Supervisor Roger Welch agreed to be on the committee. McCarthy is seeking county residents that have knowledge about the issue to complete the group. Citizens chosen to serve on the committee will be appointed at the supervisors’ monthly meeting in August. 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Editorial & Opinion ftappafcatmocfe Jteto*Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Anita L Sherman, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President Jan Clatterbuck, Office Manager To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: aaherman@tlmeapapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com THURSDAY, JULY 12,2007 Our View Worth Celebrating T^ie fruits of their labors were realized on July 4 when several thousand turned out for the fireworks festivities south of Spenyville. Richie Burke and his committee and cadre of volunteers orchestrated in a big way the return of a tradition that had been lost in the county. Now back in a fiery burst, planning is already underway for next year’s event. Community service is easy to give lip service to but backing it up with action takes on a life of its own. And when it does, it’s a beautiful thing to see. A lot has been said about the spirit in Rappahannock County, how folks rally to get things done or rally so that. some things don’t get done. It’s true. John McCarthy and Jean Lillard are the strings behind the Fodderstack. Ester Settle is a shining example of a woman coping with her own challenges as well as finding the energy to rally folks for the Relay of Life. Helen Williams gets the county behind the annual tour of homes and dried flower show each year. Katherine Bull keeps the gardens green with her annual fetes. The Taste of Rappahannock is celebrating a 10-year anniversary this September and Cheri Woodard and Tterri Latham are once again co-chairing that event Claudia Mitchell and the folks with the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community will bring hark the art tour in November and when the first weekend in December rolls around, the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Association will coordinate the Christmas Parade in Little Washington for the third year. The Power-Line Landowners Alliance formed recently under the auspices of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection to challenge Dominion’s proposed power-line through Rappahannock and surrounding counties. These are just a few examples. There are many more. And, now the fireworks are back with a bang. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been here all your life or you’ve come here to establish a home. It doesn’t matter if you work in the county or come to the county to work. When it comes to making things happen, this county has proven that it can do that and that is certainly worth celebrating. New coach Rappahannock County High School has a new football coach. His name is Mike Williams and he met With parents and players last Friday evening. He comes from a small school and understands the dynamics and strengths that a small school can offer — even when it comes to fielding a football team. He brings with him not only years of coaching experience but playing experience as well. Perhaps more importantly he’s coming in with a game plan that includes recruiting players and a regimen that those players be disciplined to be gentlemen off and on the field, focus on their grades, commit to coming to practice and be ready to be part of a winning program where praise is welcome in public and criticism can be handled privately. Williams comes at a unique time in the history of Rappahannock High School with a new principal and a new athletic director taking the helm as he does - that could make for some pretty exciting energy and chemistry as a new season approaches. Williams is credited in his previous position with building a football program from a few boys to quite a few boys. He plans on doing that again in Rappahannock. The football program in this county is still in its infancy. It has plenty of time to grow. It has time for expectations to be fulfilled. Because of its youth and inexperience, it also needs the nurturing and support of this community to help it along the way. Williams is going to need a couple of assistant coaches to help with his program. He’s going to need some more players and he’s going to need your support and patience as he attempts to craft a viable football program in Rappahannock County. Practice for the Panthers begins August 1; . Welcome Coach Williams! Photo by Bruce Jones Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen FULL HELD: Thousands of people turned out to tailgate and take in the fireworks on the Fourth of July at Bill Fletcher’s Thornton Hill Hounds Race Course. Letters Thanks for a great Fourth My family and I would like to personally thank the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, the Fourth of July Committee co-chairs Richie Burke and Gary Settle and committee members A1 Henry, Eddie Wayland, Greg Wayland, Greg Williams and Mike Leake, the Thornton Hill Hounds, Rappahannock National Bank and The Greve Foundation for the Rappahannock County Fourth of July celebration. It was truly a memorable event! The Thornton Hill Hounds Race Course never looked better thanks to the hard work of Greg Williams, Williams Tree Service and Billy Dodson. Richie Burke and Gary Settle did an amazing job, and worked tirelessly to get everything in order for the celebration. Glorious was Forrest Whorton gallantly riding his horse, Gulliver, carrying the American flag. Mike Leake helped in innumerable ways. He is a great representative for Rappahannock National Bank and an outstanding good-will ambassador for this community. We' would also like to thank all the citizens who supported the event. Rappahannock County is such a tremendous place to live. Those of us who have had the good fortune to be bom here love it, and those who have moved here appreciate the way we work together to keep Rappahannock “the free state" it is. Rappahannock County is as much a state of mind as an area! I have never been more proud of the people of Rappahannock: than on July 4, 2007 (the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown). Everyone came together for the community resulting in a spectacular event. We hope this will become an annual event that will engender even more of a community spirit, an understanding of Rappahannock and allow us all to work together in the best interest of the county as whole. My family and I hope to see all of you for the next community event, the Thornton Hill Hounds Pomt-to-Point Races on Sept. 15. BiU Fletcher SperryvUle Kudos for a successful Fourth Independence Day 2007 was celebrated in an immeasurable fashion this year at the Thornton Hill Hounds facility on July 4. Citizens attended from all comers of Rappahannock County and abroad to see the musical entertainment, exhibitors, games and fireworks. There was sense of community in the air that made you feel proud to be from Rappahannock County as well as be an American. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department’s vision made the success of this event possible. Celebrating our country’s birthday could not have been possible without the support and generosity of The Hampton Foundation, The Greve Foundation and Rappahannock National Bank, which were the underwriters of this event. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all of the subscribers that sponsored the event. There were more than 25 local sponsors that helped make this event possible. They ranged from local corporate business sponsors to nonprofit organizations as well as families purchasing a location to have a family picnic. We would like to thank the nonprofit vendors that participated and promoted their causes, which ultimately provides a tremendous service to Rappahannock County. Rappahannock’s fire and res cue departments were well represented and recognized for the valuable service they provide to Rappahannock County. Thanks to them for their participation and dedicated service. A special thanks goes out to the Fletcher fpmily and the Thornton Hill Hounds for allowing us to use the home of the Thornton Hill Hounds to have this great event. The grounds were spectacular and breath taking thanks to the hard work and dedication of Greg Williams’ Tree Service. His company’s donated time to the event was a great service to Rappahannock County. As the night ended, Joy Heddleston blessed Rappahannock County with the singing of “The StarSpangled Banner” as Forrest Whorton rode his silhouetted horse on the horizon while displaying the American Flag. This, capped the evening off, leaving a sense of pride and patriotism for all who attended. Lastly, I would like to thank the Fourth of July Committee and the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department members who donated countless hours of their time to bring back the July 4 event to Rappahannock County; Please thank them when you see them. I look forward to seeing everyone next year! Gary Settle, co-chair Fourth of July Committee A welcome return for the Fourth On behalf of neighbors, friends and Wakefield Country Day School families, I thank all those who worked so hard to give Rappahannock County a fabulous Fourth of July celebration. What a joy to see our children running and playing together on the grassy field and to hear adults chatting and connecting as they enjoyed refreshments provtd ed by local nonprofits, all with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then came fantastic fireworks, rivaling those many of us have seen at the Washington Monument, but without metal detectors, crowds, short tempers and an omnipresent anxiety. Kudos to the Fourth of July Committee (Gary Settle and Richie Burke, co-chairs; Al Henry, Mike Leake, Eddie Wayland, Greg Wayland and Greg Williams) and to the underwriters of the event (the Greve Foundation, the Hampton Foundation and Rappahannock National Bank). We must also thank Bill Fletcher for allowing the event on his magnificent property and Greg Williams for days of site preparation. We all appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department (who also worked hard before, during and after the event). It represented a true community celebration and I thank the committee for their efforts to keep it “local.” Happy Fourth of July! Kathleen Grove Wakefield Country Day School A bang-up job It was a bang-up Fourth of July and a terrific community affair. Many thanks to Bill Fletcher for providing the site and to Richie Burke and Gary Settle and the committee that did such a fantastic job. Stew Willis F.T. Valley Many, many thanks to all the volunteers: 1) who cooked, served and donated food for the wonderful breakfast; 2) to all those who baked homemade goodies and those who worked and sold the baked goods; 3) to all those who donated items for the auction and tag sale, worked the day of the event and the wonderful guys and their trucks who picked up items and loaded and unloaded everything that was at the fire hall; 4) all who helped sell tickets for the quilt auction. A special thanks to the businesses: The Inn At Rappahannock News Staff PhotoKevtn Allen Little Washington, R.H. Ballard Art, Rug and Home, The Flint Hill Public House, Loving Arms, Anilori’s, The Sperryville Barber Shop, The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and, last but not least, many thanks to our friends and neighbors in this wonderful Rappahannock community who came out, supported our fundraiser and invited their out-of-town guests and friends. Rappahannock is well known for its generosity in supporting various community functions. We should feel very fortunate to live in such a great and generous community. We know we do! Jean Lillard Joyce Bolyard Co-chairs of the Fundraiser

School News from Around the County Chappell s Corner Low cost athletic physicals - last chance On Wednesday, July 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., the Rappahannock Medical Center will conduct Athletic Physicals at a cost of $10.00. Parents must sign the VHSL Physical Form. Extra copies of the forms will be available at the Medical Center. We thank the Medical Center staff for providing this service for our students. RCPS schedule for July and August All offices open 8:30 - 4:30 Monday-Friday July 23-27: RCES Kindergarten “Jump Start” Aug. 13-17: New Teacher Staff Development Week August 20-24: Returning Employees Staff Development Week Note: Soon we will set the dates for “Meet the Teacher” night and other orientation events. Aug. 27: First Day of School RCPS Athletic Department Dates for July July 9-13: 9:00 - noon - Panther Basketball Camp at Aux Gym behind RCES July 11: 6:00 - Girls’ Volleyball Open Gym July 16: 6:00 - Girls’ Basketball Open Gym July 18: 2:00 - 4:00 - Athletic Physicals at Medical Center ; Girls’ Volleyball Open Gym at 6:30 p.m. July 23: 6:00 - Girls Basketball Open Gym July 25: - 6:00 - Girls Volleyball Open Gym July 30: 6:00 - Girls Basketball Open Gym Kindergarten bus transportation There WILL be bus transportation for Kindergarten “Jump Start* July 23-27 Kindergarten Jump Start Bus Schedule July 23 - July 27 Any route that doesn’t have sufficient numbers of riders will be discontinued. Students should be at these stops early Bus #1 Washington and Chester Gap 8:10 Chester Gap Fire Station 8:12 Chester Gap Store 8:15 Intersection of Rts 666 and 610 (Chester Gap) 8:20 Intersection of Rte 522 and Little Long Mountain Road 8:25 Intersection of Rte 522 and 677 (Subdivision) 8:30 Settle’s Grocery on 522 8:42 Ash Tree Stables Entrance (westbound lane of Rts 211-522, before Washington exits) 8:50 Washington Post Office 8:55 CCLC Bus # 17 Woodville - Sperryville 8:20 Dennis Store in Castleton 8:25 Mount Lebanon Church on 522 8:30 Burke’s Store 8:35 Corner Store in Sperryville 8:40 Parkway Gift Store 211 8:45 Sunnyside Rest Stop Bus #16 Amissville 8:20 Hillsdale Grocery 8:25 Ben Venue Store 8:30 Mayhugh’s Store 8:35 Hackle/s Store The buses will also stop at established stops along the Accolades Area students named to Dean’s List at Virginia Tech BLACKSBURG, Va„ July 3, 2007 — The following students enrolled at Virginia Tech were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2007 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. Justin A. Gheen 488 Zachary Taylor Hwy Flint Hill, VA 22627 Gheen is a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech. James A. Nilan P.O. Box 223 Flint Hill, VA 22627 Nilan is a sophomore majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Ashleigh E. Burke 68 Sandy-Hook Rd Huntly, VA 22640 Burke is a junior majoring in geography in the College of Natural Resources. Brian J. Taylor 345 Old Hollow Rd Sperryville, VA 22740 Taylor is a junior majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Jason A. Smith 12500 Korea Rd Viewtown, VA 22746 Smith is a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering. Wheatley named top scholar Atlanta—June 18, 2007- The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Rappahannock County High School student Megan T. Wheatley from Sperryville has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the Swedish Nobel family. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Megan has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Mr. Nobel. “Megan is now a member of a unique community of scholars-a community that represents oui very best hope for the future.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors. www.TimesCommunity.com routes to pick up children who live along the roads. No children may cross Rt. 211 for pickup/discharge. At noon each day, buses will run the routes in reverse. Rapp-Fitness Center at RCHS Beat the 100 degree heat. Work out on treadmills, bikes, ellipticals in air conditioned comfort close to home! Deal for College Students: 1 Vi months July 11 - Sept. 1. 50% discounts $10 Hours: Monday-Friday from 4:00 -7:30 Note: Hours are subject to change. Membership Rates: $7- One month or $60 / year for age 62+, for county fire & rescue volunteers, part-time school and county employees, and for state employees who work in Rappahannock County $14- One month or $120 year for county residents $23- One month or $180 / year for non-residents $7- Per day for daily users - county residents, $10 for non residents Note: Full-time school employees, full-time county employees and all K-12 students (regardless of where they attend school) may be members at no charge. A day after the Fourth, a first By Kevin Allen p Rappahannock News Staff Writer At just 19 years of age, Rocio Loya has done something that no one else in her family has ever experienced. On the day after the Fourth of July, Rocio registered to vote in U.S. elections. And immediately she began to feel the effects. “I feel like I have more power,” she said proudly. The 2006 Rappahannock County High School graduate came to Virginia in seventh grade, when her father, Nivardo, was offered fulltime work at Sunnyside Farm near the Town of Washington. Before settling down in Rappahannock, the family moved often between Chihuahua, Mexico, and jobs in the United States. Rocio was bom in New Jersey. In May, Rocio finished her first year at the University of Virginia, where she has a full scholarship. She is back in Rappahannock this summer, helping out at Sunnyside. Rocio was encouraged to register by Meredith Gorfein, who used to work with Rocio’s mother, Lorena, at Sunnyside Farms Market in the Town of Washington. “If she hadn’t called me, I probably wouldn’t be here,” Rocio said. Meredith balked at that suggestion, and Rocio corrected herself. “Well, probably not as quickly.” Rocio said he was surprised that it took only a few minutes to register. “I thought it was going to take so much time, but it was really easy,” she said. Now she will encourage her younger siblings, 11-yearold Diana and 9-year-old Nivardo Jr., to register to vote when they are old enough. “My whole motivation is I think there are more people who are Hispanic who need to vote,” Rocio said. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen REGISTERED: On July 5, Rocio Loya, right, became the first member of her family to register to vote in the United States. Rappahannock County Registrar Nancy Newlin is on the left. Register now The deadline to register to vote in Rappahannock County is Oct. 8, but there is no reason to wait until the last minute. 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Bobby Czekaj slides back to first base. Post 330 earns second win Rappahanock/Culpeper American Legion Post 330 picked up their second win of the year as they split a doubleheader with Remington Saturday. In game one, Post 330 starter Jason Jenkins was the hard-luck loser after giving up five hits and three earned runs, while striking out five in a 4-2 loss. Post 330’s offense could only muster four hits in the opener, with Jacob Dodson collecting two hits, and Ethan Russell and Jenkins each reaching base once. In game two, Rappahannock/Culpeper bounced back behind a solid pitching performance from Russell who pitched five innings, allowing four hits and two runs, while striking out nine. Ben Willoughby came on in relief and struck out four in two innings to earn the save in a 5-3 win. Willoughby and Jenkins paced Poet 330 with two hits a piece, while Bobby Czekaj again wreaked havoc on the base paths with three stolen bases and two runs scored in the night cap. 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For the Lord & Taylor location nearest you, please visit our website at fefdandtayior.com Or call 1-800 223 7440 any day. *ry tune. Chatting with Czekaj On July 1, Rappahannock County High School teacher and varsity boys basketball coach Bob Czekaj took over the reins as RCHS’s new athletic director. Two days after stepping in for the departed J.D. Almond, Czekaj sat down with the Rappahannock News to discuss his vision for RCHS’s athletic program. What is the biggest challenge that yon face as RCHS’s new athletic director? Well, first of all, J.D. (Almond) has done a wonderful job over the last few 'years of pointing this program in the right direction. But the one thing that I’d like to see change is the number of students who participate in athletics. I’d like to see us increase our participation in every sport. Athletics are an important part of high school, and I hope to get more of our students involved. How do yon plan to get more students involved in athletics? That’s the million-dollar question. But I think we’ve got to build a positive outlook for our programs. Become more competitive. Nobody wants to play for a team that’s going to go out and get beat by 40 points or 10 goals. So, if we can make our teams more competitive, then we will be able to draw more interest in our programs. What are your thoughts on the facilities and equipment at RCHS? For a school our size, we have some of the best facilities around and our booster club has been wonderful in helping us raise funds to get new equipment and uniforms. We’ve got a brand new track, a state-of-the art training facility, new wrestling room and excellent baseball fields. Our facilities are in great shape. And as far as equipment and stuff, we’ve got an excellent support system in this county. I can’t say enough about our booster dub. What do you say to those who want to squash the football program after just two years? Be patient. It takes time to build a successful program. I think some people expected us to go out and be successful right away, but it doesn’t happen over night. We’ve got to be fair and give the football program a chance. I don’t hear people calling for us to cut the soccer program or the basketball program when we have down years, so let’s be patient, its only been two years. We are trying our best to build a successful program and hopefully I can work with Mike Williams (RCHS’s new head football coach) and get things on the right tract. How soon do yon think the football team can be successful? 1 think we’ve got a real good chance to be better this year. We’ve got a lot more home games (six instead of two), and we are playing more independent teams. Schools that are our size. I anticipate a much better season this year. Where do you see HCHS athletics in five years? I’d like to see a more balanced program. Td like to see all our teams be competitive. 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Ready to scrimmage? Williams meets players/parents By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Parents and players got a sneak peak at Rappahannock County High School’s new varsity football coach on Friday. New RCHS Principal Robyn Puryear introduced Mike Williams, a 42-year-old Abingdon native, to some 40 people at the RCHS Auditorium. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in building high school programs,” Puryear said. “Obviously, that’s what we’re looking for at Rappahannock.” Williams takes over a young Panther program that has struggled during its first two years. “I’m really excited about being fcere,” Williams said. “You have a new principal, a new athletic director and a new football coach. It's an exciting time to be at Rappahannock.” Williams comes to Rappahannock from Holston High School in Damascus, where he coached for six seasons. With just 297 students, Holston is even smaller than Rappahannock. But by last season, more than one-third of the 147 boys in the school were playing football. Wiliams started out with an 18-person roster his first season. Last year, he had 53 boys in the program. “It’s harder coaching at a small school, but it’s also more rewarding,” he said. One of Williams’ first challenges to his new players is to recruit more boys to play football before official practices begin on Aug. 1. About 20 players attended the meeting on Friday, and Wiliams urged them each to find one more person to go out for the team. Williams also needs to find a couple more assistant coaches. RCHS teacher and coach Scott Stephens will be back on the sideline this season, but slots for two more assistants are still open. Goals and expectations Williams outlined clear rules and expectations for his players. He said he expects them to behave like gentlemen on and off the field, maintain their grades, keep a clean locker room and be at practice every day. Williams also let them know about his coaching style. “Fm not a fusser and a cusser,” he said. “We’re going to praise in public and criticize in private.” Williams did not make many guarantees, but he did promise to make playing for him as much fun as possible. “I had a lot of fun playing football,” said Williams, who played split end at Division III Emory and Henry College. “My coaches made it ftin and I want to make it fun for you guys.” On offense, he prefers to keep the defense off guard by running the option, like the U.S. Naval Academy. “Navy is the slowest, weakest, smallest team in Division I-A,” he said. But the academy has posted a 35-15 record, including a 2-2 mark in bowl games, during the past four years. Williams also has plans for developing Rappahannock’s football program through boys that are not yet on the varsity squad. First of all, he said both the varsity and junior varsity teams will run the same practice drills and have the same play book. “I believe in continuity throughout the program,” Williams said. He also talked about starting a flag football program for third- through seventhgraders. That would allow chil Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen FRESH START: Rappahannock County High School’s new varsity football coach, Mike Williams, met with players and parents on Friday in the RCHS Auditorium. dren to learn how to play football without having to worry' about getting injured or buying expensive equipment, he explained. And, not to be forgotten, Williams wants to win at Rappahannock. “I don’t see any reason why we can’t have a winning season this year,” he said. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Monarchs win on Nobbs home run By Steve Franklin Rappahannock News Staff Writer CULPEPER - Poor Joey Powell may never hear the end of this one. With the Culpeper Red Mbhaixhs'B^'afeln^ tom of the seventh inning in game two of an Apple Valley League doubleheader, the Culpeper County High School rising senior made a bad pitch to the one guy in the Rappahannock Monarchs’ lineup that he didn’t want to let beat him - his high school coach. After Powell came on in relief of Red Devils starter Evan Bache in the bottom of the seventh inning and struck out the first two batters he faced, CCHS Head Baseball Coach Dan Nobbs stepped to the plate and belted a 2-0 curve ball over the center field fence to propel the Monarchs to an 86 victory, and complete a sweep of the Red Devils after the Monarchs won game one, 8-2. “It felt real good to get that home run. I knew Joey was a fastball pitcher, so I prepared for a fastball and he threw me a curve. But that was good for me, because Fm a better curve ball hitter,” Nobbs said. “I had mixed emotions after the game because Joey’s a good kid and a good pitcher. I won’t rag on him too bad, and hopefully our guys won’t either." The Red Devils opened the scoring with a run in the top of the first, and then added another run in the third on a solo home run by Brent Rutkowski. In the bottom half of the third, former CCHS baseball stars Andrew Pittman and Jameson Jarvis came through for Rappahannock. Pittman knocked in a run with an RBI triple, and Jarvis plated Pittman with an RBI double. The Red Devils went up 6-4 in the fifth inning as Dillon Sheads hit a two-run double, and scored on a sacrifice bunt by Derek Powell. Dave Laundry slides into home in a July 1 contest. The Monarchs battled back in the sixth as Nobbs belted his first home run of the game to make it 6-5. A couple batters later, Ben Willoughby delivered an RBI single to tie the game, and set up Nobbs’ walkoff shot. “We’ve got to give credit to Rappahannock for coming out and playing hard both games,” Red Devils manager Jim Rutkowski said. “We didn’t match their intensity level in either game.” After being swept by the Red Devils in early May, the Monarchs (9-2) came out hungry to avenge their only two losses of the season. In game one, Rappahannock jumped out to a 6-0 lead, and the Red Devils offense couldn’t muster a comeback. “We did not run the bases well and we did not approach at-bats as unselfishly as I would have hoped, or as well as we did in our championship run last season,” Rutkowski said. 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Living off the grid MJI xyejVUN /HjJSN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Upon first glance, Cory Koral’s new home in Huntly looks like a normal house. It has a standard floor plan and a beige exterior. There’s nothing flashy about it. But Koral’s house is unusual. Not for what it is, but for what it isn’t - connected to any power lines. On April 19, the 56-year-old moved into the new home on his 328-acre Jordan River Farm and at the same time joined the pioneering ranks of Americans who are living off the electric grid. Koral invested some $20,000 in equipment to make his house independent of the utility company. He has eight solar panels that feed 1,400 watts into batteries that run his appliances. The batteries can store enough juice to power the house for three days during cloudy stretches. He uses propane or natural gas to heat water and fiiel his stove. High-quality insulation, efficient appliances, compact fluorescent lamps, radiant-floor heating and south-faring windows that help warm the house during winter further reduce the amount of energy the building uses. Koral has wanted to leave the grid ever since he moved to Rappahannock County in 1979. At the time, the Virginia Electric and Power Company was erecting steel towers for 500,000-volt power lines across Koral’s farm. “I thought there’s got to be a better way than to run wires everywhere,” he said. Now that Dominion Virginia Power is planning to double the capacity of that corridor, the location of Koral’s off-the-grid house is even more ironic. Koral designed the power system for his house to meet the needs of a family of four. In hindsight, that was overkill, he says. He has so much surplus power that he was able to install an air-conditioning unit. Koral could have hooked into the electric grid and sold his surplus power to the utility. But he decided against that. “I didn’t do this to make money or save money” he said. Besides, he explained, it doesn’t make financial sense to sell solar power, which costs roughly $1.20 per kilowatt-hour to produce, to a power company that credits producers 8 cents per kilowatt-hour. What’s ahead Koral’s house is livable, but not a finished product He is still tweaking his project and working to make it even more efficient . “My ultimate goal is to be energy independent,” he said. Tm off the grid, but Fm not. energy independent.” He’s thinking about toying with hydrogen power to eliminate the need to use gas. A year from now, he hopes to be cooking and heating water with hydrogen power. “There are a lot of things that might not work out,” Koral said. Tm an experimenter [and] this is a laboratory. “Everything on the farm that uses energy is under evaluation now,” he said. Koral’s plan is to make his organic farm a nature center where he can also teach students about alternative energy. “We’ve had a lot of kids out and Fd like to continue that,” he said. Arid Koral wants to help others who are interested in living off the grid make that jump. “I want to encourage people who are thinking about it,” he said. “I would advise people to do their homework before diving into something like this,” he warned. “But if it’s planned out it can work.” Koral suggests that people A vision for Laurel Mills By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer In many ways, the harfilet of Laurel Mills seems frozen in time. Its half-dozen or so houses are clustered around the ruins of the old mill on the Thornton River, and most structures date back to the days when the village was a humming mill town. The Laurel Mills Store, which was built in 1877, still serves as the hub of the community. But things may soon be changing a bit for the small burg nestled away in the southeast part of Rappahannock County. Peter Winfield, who has lived in Laurel Mills for the past 10 years, has an idea to breathe some new life into the village. The 64-year-old wants to add on to an existing storage building he owns to be used as studio facilities for artists and craftsmen. The structure is located across Route 618 from the old mill. But Winfield’s plan is not “to do anything loud.” Change is sometimes a scary word in Rappahannock and, as a longtime resident, he knows that. Therefore, Winfield’s plan is to add a little something that would complement - but not upset - his hometown. “I don’t want to do anything to take away from the essential nature of Laurel Mills,” he said. Winfield is a builder by trade, and specializes in homes with rustic designs that include stone foundations, exposed beams and natural-wood facades. He envisions the artists’ studios would be built in that style. “I hope it would not look like it was built today,” he said. The structure would accommodate approximately five 400square-foot studios for artists to produce and sell their wares. Winfield said he has had a couple conversations with people who are interested in shops or studios for their arts and crafts. “There’s a shortage of space for those people,” he said. Winfield presented his vision to the Rappahannock Comity Planning Commission at the group’s June meeting. The idea was up for discussion only, and was not a formal application. Commission members seemed in support of his concept, but offered a few suggestions and warnings. The size of Winfield’s planned structure, at less than 2,000 square feet, falls within the zoning regulations permitted by a special-use permit in general commercial zoning districts. The problem is that Winfield’s lot is zoned agricultural. County Administrator John McCarthy said the comprehensive plan would need to be amended to allow commercial zoning off a main highway away from the county’s designated villages. But perhaps the biggest hurdle Winfield will have to leap is what to do with sewage on the site. He said he is concerned that a drain field would not work for the property, because it includes some landfill along the river. The lot is not in the flood plain. An engineer advised Winfield to build a small septic system to accommodate the flow of 3,000 gallons per day. He said the self-contained system looks like a dumpster and the cleaned effluent could be discharged into the Thornton River. Hanning Commission members warned Winfield that such a discharge plan would be met 'Fauquier Hospital is a nice place to work. I don’t know of any other place I'd rather be.’ - Mildred Cooke MILDRED COOKE Most people consider their health information a private matter. Luckily, for Fauquier Hospital, Mildred Cooke is around to help safeguard that information. As a clerk in the Health Information Management (HIM) Department, Mildred follows strict guidelines when handling and organizing medical chart information These days, with IflPAA and the Joint Commission, there's a lot mote attention placed on patient privacy,' Mildred says. It’s our job to make sure all the proper releases are signed and to make sure only authorized individuals have access to the medical chans. But we've always done that' Mildred has worked fen Fauquier Hospital for 34 years, and has spent the last 32 years in the HIM Deponment She considers HIM the prefect fit because it allows her to work behind the scenes. And being a private person herself, she fuly appreciates the responsibility she has of protecting other people s privacy. FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM www.fauquierhospital.org- Physician Referral & Community Link: 540.3490588- referral(S)fauquierhospital org with opposition so strong that it would probably doom his permit. Winfield answered that the septic system was just one engineer’s recommendation, and he will explore other solutions for the problem. Winfield said his neighbors in Laurel Mills have stated nothing but support for his idea. “I don’t know quite how it’s going to shake out,” he said. “It just appeals to me. I think that sort of thing is fun and uplifting.” first look at their electric bills and see how much power they need to live off the grid. Also important, he said, is an efficient home. Things like good insulation, double-paned windows and other energy-efficient aspects are needed. And it’s often easier to start from scratch than it is to convert an older home. “If you’re going to build new, you can put alternative energy in anything,” he said. Growing trend Richard Perez, publisher of Home Power magazine, has been following the development of off-the-grid power for about 20 years. He estimates that more than 180,000 homes are off the grid in the United States. And that is a number that he believes is growing by roughly 33 percent a year. Perez said more people are moving to remote areas, and the cost of extending lines to individuals is costly. “It’s the same pressure that’s always been driving off-grid use,” he said. “Power companies and utilities are in a maintenance mode; they’re not in a growth mode,” Perez explained. “Prices for extending lines are very expensive. “If you’re about a quarter of a mile from the end of the power line, it’s less expensive to build a solar-powered system,” he said. All over the nation, from the West Coast to the Rocky Mountains and remote areas of Texas to Upstate New York, homes are popping up off the grid “It’s all over the place, wherever the power lines haven’t been and the power companies aren’t building them,” Perez said. Koral said he does not know of any other Rappahannock residents that are living off the grid, but he sees the lifestyle as one that will become more prevalent. “I think off-the-grid is going to become more in vogue, because of rising energy prices,” he said. “This is a trend that I think is going to be picking up speed.” E-mail the . reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen NEW IDEA: Laurel Mills resident Peter Winfield wants to build studio space for artists and craftsmen on his property in Laurel Mills. A FAMILY FESTIVAL TOM CAT REEDER, M.C. 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Rappahannock Staff photos/Charlie Spiering Four angltoenty Blackbirds Artistic Gallery Anilori’s Fly-By-Night Bookstore Griffin Tavern The Public House i Taking a look at business in Flint Hill By Charlie Spiering Rappahannock Nawa Staff Writer Centered along Highway 522, Flint Hill is known by motorists for its reduced speed limit. For a business entrepreneur, it is a quiet aesthetic place complete with historic buildings for their dream business location. As time goes by, however, tourists and locals alike will witness some changes within the village. Four and Twenty Blackbirds closes Probably the greatest change within the town, is the loss of one of its fine restaurants, Four and Twenty Blackbirds. Owners Vinnie Deluise and Heidi Morf announced in June that they were closing at the end of July. For 17 years, the restaurant has welcomed a faithful local contingent as well as outside travelers as guests discovered an excellent offering of gourmet food and a pleasant dining atmosphere within its pastel colored building. Deluise said that their main reason for dosing was to seek a change of pace in their lives. “The restaurant business is a lot of work,” said Deluise, noting that he puts in nearly 70 hours a week. “We are looking at doing something less taxing.” The couple does not plan on selling the building or the business, rather they are considering opening some type of retail shop. “We like Flint Hill,” said Deluise, “It’s a quiet little town.” Deluise said that Flint Hill still seemed to be a good place for a business, but noted that it only has restaurants and a few retail shops left in the village. “Flint Hill needs its businesses,” he said qdding, “Look at how much a little business can do for the county. “ Deluise noted that over the years he has employed nearly 500 people and paid food and business taxes. Anilori’s On the other side of the street from Four and Twenty, sits Anilori’s, a Celtic gift shop. Earl and Annie Locklanid began their Internet and mail order business several years ago, opening a Flint Hill storefront in 2005. Although the shop is filled with everything Celtic, Earl Lockland said that a good percentage of their profits comes from their Internet and mail order business. The Lockland’s have leased their store space, which will be up for renewal on August 15. Earl said that they were still uncertain whether or not they would renew their lease agreeing that fewer customers seem willing to visit the shop. “It’s changed a bit,” he said. “People are not stopping by as much.” In spite of the uncertainty, the Lockland’s are delighted with Flint Hill and do not plan to move. “The area has been good to us,” Lockland said. “We have met some wonderful people.” New dentist location Next door in the same building, Rappahannock’s only dentist, Dr. Stella M. Liong has recently moved out of her leased business location. Liong said that she has found a location in the Flint Hill area and is currently applying for a special use permit. The permit will go before the Board of Zoning appeals on July 18. All steady at the Griffin In the center of Flint Hill lies the Griffin Tavern which has become a popular location as one of the few bars within the county. Todd Eisenhauer, the Griffin’s General Manager, said that although the local business has leveled off, the tavern remains a strong attraction for tourists. “During the week it’s become pretty quiet, but the weekends are packed.” Eisenhauer said that Flint Hill has served as an excellent location for their restaurant noting that 522 was a well traveled highway. “We get a lot of the winery traffic and motorcyclists who are out for a drive through the country,” he said. Eisenhauer added that people are still stopping in for the first time. “We’ve had people come in and say that they’ve driven by us all the time and finally stopped to take a look,” he added with a chuckle. Eisenhauer said that there are no big expansion plans for the tavern, but noted that they are doing some more landscaping and might add some picnic tables in the future. “It depends how this summer goes,” he said. Public House for sale Further up the street is the Flint Hill Public House, a popular restaurant run by John and Denise Pearson. After working in the Public House, the Pearsons took over the restaurant in 1995, renting the property from Sheila Wolk, the current owner. 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The Pearson’s, however, do not appear to be con* cerned about their future. “Once it sells, we’re prepared to work with the new owners,” John Pearson said, “We’re pretty flexible people.” Bookstore business: On the edge of town, Pam Owen, the owner of the FlyBy-Night bookstore agreed: “It’s basically Internet or die,” she said about her Rappahannock retail business. “Unless you are selling food, gas, or farm products, you have to be on-line to make it work. Owen rents part of the large apple building outside of town for her store. “Right now rent is very reasonable here,” she added. “As long as that continues, I should be able to stay in business.” Another section of the apple building is rented hy Artistic Gallery, a gallery and art supply shop. In the four years that hot store has been open, Owen said that she has witnessed a “marked decline” in traffic over the years, which led her to drastically reduce hair store hours. Owen said that she plans to increase her Internet presence in the future to attract more customers. “Over 80 percent of my business comes through the web,” she said. Horses and Hounds Sheila. Whaley of Horses and Hounds, a small equestrian retail store in Flint Hill said that she alaa plans, to increase her presence on the Internet. “It seems to be an important part of business these days,” she said. Her new website is scheduled to go up late this summer. Whaley said that she still gets a lot of local business from area horse enthusiasts: “I still get a lot of business from the local fox hunters, £ H kids, and Pony Club mendbers.” .i A former horse fitter in Pennsylvania, Whaley noted that she is always tweaking her inventory to suit the cuff: tomers in the area. :: Flint Hill Fuels Settles, the gas station on the edge of town serves Flint Hill as a grocery, a deli, and a convenience store as well as a repair garage and a used car dealership. Richard and Ester Settle, together with their son Bubby have operated the business in this fashion since 1972. earner uus year, me iamily changed their Chevron sign to Flint Hill Fuels which prompted a lot of questions from their loyal customers. “Chevron chose to drop their distributer because we n small in their ej explained Bubby Settle, either had to go to another outside company or go independent.” Bubby said Ikflit they still offer the same fMI that they delivered witE Chevron, but don’t have the Chevron brand any more. Bubby said that the only difference was that Chevron would pay the credit card fees; now they pay the price themselves. Bubby said that for the new sign, the Settles decided to put the Flint Hill name oh the store. “Instead of putting ‘Settle’ on the sign, we thought we would put it back to the community,” he said. ' . Bubby’s son, Lee, works as a Sheriff's deputy in Fauquier County and works part time at the family business. Paul Tiche, also a resident of the county, has worked with the Settle family for about 8 years. , . “We. are very thankful and fortunate to have a family’' biisjdhn awrdSaining in Rappahannock,” said Bubby Settle about their business, noting that they have no plans for expansion. “It’s working good so far and we’d like to keep it how it is.” Email the reporter at cspieringQtimespapers. com Y

Countryside ^Classifieda/B8-B10 M ■ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen ON PARADE: Six-year-old Ethan Sumner, of Boston, dons some red, white and blue in the Fourth of July parade. _ , * 0 I Photo by Ray Boc PATRIOTIC PARADE: Getting ready for the parade organized by local Democrats were Anthony and mother Catherine Ganz, Sophia Ganz and her grandmother, Barbara Adolfi, Donald Chandler and Jim Blubaugh. OLD GLORY DO: Sevenyear-old Ryan Atkins of Sperryville came from the stylist with his red, whits and blue national noggin. Photo by Lit Duvall Rappahannock County went several years without Fourth of July fireworks since the annual celebration stopped being held at Avon Hall in the Town of Washington. But this year the rocket’s red glare lit up the Rappahannock sky once again. And, judging by the record crowd that showed up for the event, county residents have missed having hometown fireworks on Independence Day. An estimated 3,500 people went out to Bill Fletcher’s Thornton Hill Hounds Race Course to tailgate with friends and family, eat cheeseburgers and funnel cakes, listen to live‘music, enjoy the sunshine and to see the fireworks, of course. Proceeds from the all-day event benefited the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and other county nonprofit organizations. “We were very pleased for our first year,” said Richie Burke, cochairman of the Fourth of July Committee. “Everybody seemed to have a good time.” Burke said a second installment of the event is already in the works for next July. “We’re planning on some growth for next year,” he said. “Well crane back with some new events.” Burke said he would like to have a hot-air balloon and some more children’s events. The committee is also taking suggestions from local residents. “It was the best organized event that I’ve ever attended in Rappahannock County,” said Walt Longyear of Fairlea Farm B&B in Washington Thanks to Fourth of July Committee members Richie Burke, Gary Settle, A1 Henry, Eddie Wayland, Mike Leake, Greg Wayland and Greg Williams for making the event possible! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Kevin Allen HE’S GOT SOUL: Robert Giasker, lead singer of Infinite Soul, entertains the crowd on July 4. Photo by Lili Duvall GENTLE GIANT: He's only two and eats 12-14 cups of food a day. Duncan, an English Mastiff, was happy to munch on ice cubes for the fourth. His friend is Haley Streighteff. PATRIOTIC SHADES: Check out the sunglasses of Erin Hitt to see Old Glory. Photo by Lili Duvall

I Horses & People Hunt clinic set The Loudoun Hunt West will host a foxhunting clinic Aug. 4 at Valley View Farm in Purcellville starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be jumping and non-jumping groups for hunt hopefuls to practice riding skills. There will be classroom discussion and lectures, as well as mounted and unmounted sessions. The cost is $100 per rider. Register by calling (540) 338-2095. Open kennels The Old Dominion Hounds will host an open night at their kennels in Orlean Aug. 4. The free event begins at 5 p.m. There will be hound puppies, hunt horses and many hunt professionals on hand to provide information about the sport. Food and drink will be provided. Details are online at www.old-dominion-hounds.org or call (540) 364-2435. Clinic upcoming The Battlefield Equestrian Society will host an obstacle practice and confidence-building clinic July 28 at the Nokesville Equestrian Park in Nokesville. A number of top winners from the 2006 Crystal Crown series will help instruct, including champion Jane Palmer, reserve Susan Hartman, Pat Allard, Amy Grimm, Laurie Hale, Bibi Ann Lynott, Barbara Faulkner, Elaine Reed, Beth Giorgiani and Martha Seibert. There will be slots for mounted riders, auditors and spectators. Details are at (571) 220-9234 or e-mail kari.briggs@bt.com. Driving series The Potomac River Driving Association will host a series of four beginner carriage driving lessons on Wednesdays in August Sessions are at 6 p.m. at the Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg. No riding or driving experience is required. The series is hands-on and all lesson material is included. Participants will learn about harnessing, driving bits, ground driving, reinsmanship, carriage and cart types, proper attire and more. Details are at (703) 751-5717. Support Sharon An eventing clinic is being planned to benefit upper level three-day event rider Sharon White of Berryville, who is making a bid for the Burghley CCI **** in England this fall. White will teach July 23-24 and Aug. 13-14 at Elysian Hills near Marshall. The two-day clinics — show jumping one day, cross country the next — will have groups of five or less from baby novice through preliminary, with a special “foxhunters” division as well. Classes will be taught in the late afternoon and evening. The cost is $150 per rider. Email cbrickley@rcn.com to sign up or call (540) 364-1502. Religious Notes LIVE Recording CD Release scheduled for late July. The Cantata Mass Choir of Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. and vicinity invites the community to its upcoming CD release to be held at Praise the Lord Bookstore, 1010 S. Main St. Culpeper. The CD features all original music written and arranged by Octavia “Missy” Yates, Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, and Curtis Ellerbe recorded live at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, March 31, 2007. You may place a pre-order for $10 or drop by the bookstore later this month. Proceeds support the Young Adult Ministry. For more information, contact Sis. Nan Butler Roberts, Executive Producer, 540-399-1539 or email nb_roberts@msn.com or Praise the Lord Bookstore at 540-825-8551. Fellowship Assembly of God, located one-and-a-half miles east of Sperryville at the intersection of Lee Highway and Gid Brown Hollow Road, invites you to join them in their last night Revival of Restoration, at 7. p. m., on Friday, July 13. Rev. Stephen Michael Leach will be guest speaker. Rev. Leach is a 24-year-old author, evangelist, and missionary to Papua, New Guinea. For more information, please contact Pastor Joel Cress at (540) 987-8230. Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill is celebrating its 142nd church anniversary. Church revivals will run from July 11-13 starting at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 11, with Rev. Anna Allsbeny, choir and congregation from Bethel Baptist Church, Unionville, VA. Thursday, July 12 with Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Amissville, Beulah Baptist Men’s Chorus, Markham, VA. Friday, July 13 with Rev. Peter S. Thomas Sr., choir and congregation, Deliverance of Ministry, Winchester, VA Sunday, July 15 at 11 a. m. morning with Rev. Dr. Donald E. Simpkins, pastor Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. in the dining hall at for the 3:30 p. m. service with Rev. Dr. Frederick S. Jones, choir and congregation from Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Triangle, VA The youth department of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Amissville will be celebrating their Annual Day on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p. m. The guests of the 3 p. m. service will be the Anointed Voices of Front Royal under the leadership of Baylen Brooks. Baylen Brooks, a graduate of Shaw University, will also be bringing words of encouragement to our youth. The youth department would like to invite all rising seniors or 2007 graduates to this program because we would like to recognize your hard work and accomplishments. Dinner will be served after the morning service. For more information call Linda Mallory at 9379878. The pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church is Rev. Lemuel Montgomery. Revival Services begins Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20,at 7:30 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville. Reverend Walter Bryant, Pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Tanners, VA will be the Evangelist for the week. There will be guest singers each night including Evangelist David Clanagan, Promise Land Baptist Church Choir, Sister Annie Taylor and Company and Mt. Pisgah Tanner’s Choir. Their homecoming will be held Sunday, July 22, at 11 a. m. with Reverend Garry Young, Associate of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lignum, VA bringing the Morning Message. Reverend Walter Bryant will be the Guest Preacher for the 3 p. m. Services and will be accompanied by his Choirs and congregation. Lunch will be served immediately following the Morning Worship Everyone is welcome. Amissville United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Vacation Bible School July 16 through 20. We will be in session from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each evening with classes available for preschool through adult. Please mark your calendars and plan to come and “Take The Plunge” with us. Registration will be immediately after church on Sunday, July 15 or prior to the beginning of activities on Monday evening. For more information, please call Director of VBS - Janet at 540-937-4222 or Pastor Ned at 540-937-2399. Come study the animals of the Bible at Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton for their Vacation Bible School from July 16-20 from 7 -9 pan. Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this exciting safari through the Bible. We’ll have amazing Bible stories, fun songs full of truth, puppets and a gripping missionary story about real intrigue in serving the Lord. Don’t miss out on the fun and lessons learned from animals in the Bible! For more information call Pastor John Lines at 829-4924. 00*00 Finwlirt Oniv FIVE STAR Polor SALES & SERVICE 510 Frost Atenue. YYarrenton (540) 347-6622 (800) 374-83*6 Broadview Auto Sales, Inc. 74 Broadview Ave. • Warrenton (540) 347-9600 broadviewautos.com MB/Call the ' ’ W Home Specialist 1 Sharon M. Burke, AvxxiaU; Broker. GRI. ABR I* H1 0 James Madison Huv Jjl VAarrenion. V.A 2<)lH6 M 540-347-2121 or CeU: 540-229-S115 W.C. Thompson Funeral Home >()C7 North Main Si . Culpeper. 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Color, Permanent Waves, 540-675-3076 Relaxers, Facial Waxing, Updo’s, Monthly Specials, Manicures * Pedicures 247 Mam Street, VA 22747 Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Parker POWER PLAY: Ortean native Vinnie Ryan makes the winning shot in the arena at Great Meadow’s twilight summer series. Tigers nip last point at polo By Maria Morran Special to the Times-Democrat Two seconds. Not much can be accomplished in that short amount of time. You can bat an eyelash, take a breath, or in polo pro John Gobin’s case, tie a hotly-contested polo game with a single shot. Gobin’s last-second shot pushed Saturday night’s featured twilight polo game to overtime where fans cheered wildly for the Nash Tigers and Gbbiri’s Goly Pold° teams as they battled in a one-minute overtime. The Tigers would spoil Gobin’s theatrics with a goal to pull out the win, 9-8. Tigers patron Alan “El Tigre” Nash, 2 goals, wife Debbie, 1 goal, and pro Juan Sanchez, 4 goals, tangled with John “El Polio” (The Chicken) Gobin, a whopping 8 goals, Dominic State, 2 goals, and Luiz Enriquez. The game belonged to the Tigers in the first chukker as Sanchez — subbing for the injured Jonas Larguia, hurt in an postgame brawl last week — and Alan Nash made two successive goals. Goly Polo played defensively, keeping the score 2-0 after the first period. Tiger domination continued in the second chukker with Sanchez scoring three to end the half 51. Goly seemed to use the halftime break to their advantage, coming back with a strong show of force led by team captain Gobin. Gobin scored four points, including a two-pointer made from well behind the halfway mark. The Tigers were only able to add one point in the third chukker, scored by Debbie Nash. The Goly comeback whittled the Tigers’ lead to 6-5 at the end of the period. Debbie Nash and Sanchez added points as soon as the clock began to tick in the final chukker. Then with literally two seconds left on the clock and a Tiger victory imminent, "Gobirt tied the game 8-8 with a power shot from just shy of mid-court. Officials put 60 seconds on the clock for an overtime period. Gobin controlled play at first, but with 10 seconds to play, Sanchez stole the ball, drove it up the arena and smacked in a strong off-side foreshot to win for the Tigers, 9-8. Dominic State’s third chukker pony, Speak Easy, was voted Best Playing Pony. The evening began with a match that pitted two local pros, J.B. Olinger and Vinnie Ryan, playing with Todd Wilbur’s Madbombers, versus newcomer Gonzalo Ossandon, Melissa Buckley and Fiona Seager for the Chetwood Park team. The Madbombers prevailed 9-8. Polo continues every Saturday night through early September. The first of two games begins at 7 p.m. For more information, look online at www.greatmeadowpoloclub.com or call Great Meadow at (540) 253-5001. Sporting Calendar JULY 11 Picturesque Farm schooling snow, 4 p.m., Opal, leadline-adult hunters, www.picturesquefarm.com, (540) 349-2026 11 Touch Point Farm schooling show, 4 p.m., Culpeper, (540) 547-4677, www.touchpointfarm.com 12 Summerplace Farm schooling show, 4 p.m., pleasure-open hunters, www.summerplacefarm.com, (540)364-0006 13 Cinnamon Ridge Farm schooling show series, Amissville, 10 am., (540) 9376535 14 Nokesville Horse Society hunter show, Nokesville park, 9 am., (540) 364-4845 14 Rappahannock Hunt trail ride, 10 am., Bellevue Farm, Washington, ‘slow’ pace, jumping optional, $20, picnic to follow, (540) 547-2993 14 Cinnamon Ridge Farm show series, VHSA, BHSA, 8:30 a.m., Amissville. leadlineworking hunter, (540) 937-6535 14 Loudoun Hunt West trail ride, Johnson field, 9 am., $25, (540) 338-2095 14 Dressage schooling, combined test, Compass Rose, Haymarket (703) 608-1541 15 Elmington Farm hunter series, Berryville, (540) 9556219 15 Piedmont Foxhounds trail ride, Brookfield, Upperville, $20 adults, $10 kids, refreshments to follow, walking only, jumping optional, call for start time, (540) 592-7199 17 TWA jumper show, Summerduck Run Farm, Culpeper, 4 p.m., puddle-low jumpers, (540) 972-1342 18 Picturesque Farm schooling show, 4 p.m., Opal, leadline-adult hunters, www.picturesquefarm.com, (540) 349-2026 19 Summerptace Farm schooling show, 4 p.m., pleasure-open hunters, www.summerplacefarm.cont, (540) 364-0006 20 Cinnamon Ridge Farm schooling show series, Amissville, 10 am., (540) 9376535 21 Back to Basics Horse Show Association English show, 9 a.m„ Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett (540) 788-3375

All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send email to Jan Clatterbuck at jclatterbuck@timespapers.com Please be sure to include a name and telephone number for information. Head Start Program taking applications Skyline CAP Head Start is a preschool program (or 3 and 4-year-old children. Applications for the 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted. Children must be at least 3 years of age by September 30, 2007. Children with special needs are also encouraged to apply. Skyline CAP Head Start is a free program for income eligible families. The only cost to you is a little of your time each month. For more information, please call Jennie Sherrill at 540-6751317. "Seeking Contestants” "Male or Female" Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department seeking young ladies (1-21) and young men (1-8) to participate in their annual carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets on the 2007 Colorado Pick-up truck and the heifer. For more information contact Karen Williams at 540-6354673 and leave a message. The carnival date is set for Aug. 15-18. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers will meet every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. There are all kinds of payment plans available. For more information call Kelly Settle at 540-987-8575, ext. 22 Old Time Music Jam Take down your fiddle and pick up your bow. Friends of Old Time Music have started an informal jam session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Old time music is sometimes called Traditional or Appalachian Folk music that was played by mountain families. Players with an interest are welcome. Recording CD Release scheduled for July The Cantata Mass Choir of Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. and vicinity invites the community to its upcoming CD release to be held at Praise the Lord Bookstore, 1010 S. Main St. Culpeper. The CD features all original music written and arranged by Octavia "Missy" Yates, Rev. Lemuel Montgomery, and Curtis Ellerbe recorded live at . the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, March 31. j+,£O07, You may place a pre-order for $10or, ., drop by the bookstore later this month. Proceeds support the Young Adult Ministry. For more information, contact Sis. Nan Butler Roberts, Executive Producer, 540.399.1539 or email nb_roberts@msn.com or Praise the Lord Bookstore at 540.825.8551. SUMMER CAMPS Hearthstone School July 16 - July 20, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All camps are $125.00. Please call 540-987-9212 for more information. The Children’s Garden- Ages 2-7. Our activities will include storytelling, painting, sewing, pottery, dance, and more... Jewelry Making /Drumming-Ages 8-12. Participants will learn basic beading and jewelry making techniques, drumming, drawing, movement and music making. Water Quality Camp- Ages 12 and up. Learn how to do simple water test, improve water quality, prevent erosion and increase habitat for wildlife. Oil Painting Workshop-July 16,17 and 18 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. with Davette Leonard. $90.00 Mountain Adventures Camps July 23 - July 27— ages 12 to 15. The fee is $140. Activities include swimming, hiking, climbing wall, ropes course, backpacking and overnight cam pout. July 30 - August 3— ages 16 and Up. The fee is $180. Activities include ropes course, climbing wall, canoe on Shenandoah River, hike Appalachian Trail and camp out. Please call 540-987-8978 for more information. Janet Kerig’s Arts and Crafts Camp Scheduled for July 9-13; Aug. 6-10; Aug 13 - 17; Aug 20 - 24; Aug 27 - 31 at the Rappahannock Recreation Park Washington, Va. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday. Spend a week working on unique projects with professional artist Janet Kerig. The emphasis is on creativity, fun, games and the great outdoors. The multi-media experience includes: basket weaving, paper making, tie-dye, watercolor painting, bead work and jewelry making, art from nature, beeswax candle making, plus drumming, movement, nature walks and tennis .For children 6 -12. Teen volunteers earn community service points. Tuition per week is $160, second sibling $60. Janet Kerig director has a BA from University of Maryland and 20 years teaching experience including Glen Echo National Park, Montessori, Hearthstone, Wakefield, The Farm School, Rappahannock H.S and Elementary and Middle Street Gallery. Contact 987-8670 or artsandcraftscamp@yahoo.com July 1-31: Food Drive at Gray Ghost Vineyards Throughout the month of July, Gray Ghost is hosting a food drive to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet. Any food or monetary donation enters you in a drawing for tickets to Gray Ghost's Holiday Open House! Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. Winery hours: Frtday-Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 9-13: Headwaters' Summer Workshops Sign-up now for the 6th year of Headwaters' Summer Workshops. The workshops are open to all county children, age requirements vary depending on the workshop chosen. The cost is $40 per child per week. Workshops are sponsored in part by a generous grant from Target Stores. For an application and workshop description, please call Headwaters at 6751819. July 13: FHday Night BBQ at the Public House Pulled Pork and Beef, Ribs, Shrimp and Vegetables. Every Friday Night all summer at the Flint Hill Public House located at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy (Rt. 522 in Flint Hill). Phone (540)675-1700. July 14: Campaign kickoff celebration There will be a BBQ dinner campaign kickoff celebration for candidate, Connie C. Smith at the Amissville Fire Department on July 14 from 5-8 p. m. Come and meet Connie and discuss your concerns. You can pick up literature, bumper stickers, yard cards and other campaign materials. July 14: Sale-A-Bratlon at Rappahannock Co-op CFC Farm & Home Center, known as the Rappahannock Co-op, located on 12645 Lee Hwy, Washington, is having their Sale-ABration on July 14. Special prices on lawn furniture, and on appliances. There will be door prizes and live music and livestock fencing demos., hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas and free snow cones for all the kids. Come and enjoy a day of fun and catch that sale price. July 14: Car wash The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at RCHS. Cars will be washed inside and out by band students for a donation. Kim Nelson of the Hair Gallery will also be on hand at this popular fund raiser to give $5 haircuts. All proceeds will go to benefit the RCHS band. July 14: Cocktails and Grazing party The Second Annual 'Cocktails and Grazing" party to support the Child Care & Learning Center's annual auction is July ,14 at "Thp ; > Meadows,” home of John and Beverly Sullivan, 260 Porter Street, Washington, VA. The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. and the price of admission is a significant and salable donation for the auction or a $100 donation. Please RSVP by July 11 at CCLC: 675-3237 or beverlysullivan@mac.com. July 16-19: Knit or Crochet workshops There will be leam-to-knit or crochet workshops on July 16,17,18,19 from 6-8 p.m. held at the Amissville United Methodist Church for anyone ages 7th grade-adult. All supplies provided. Come every night or to as many as you can. Knitting or crocheting is proven to relieve stress and lower blood pressure, plus you have something beautiful to show for your efforts. Questions call Sarah Boelte 987-8819. July 17: Blood Drives 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Madison Community Drive, Madison Rescue Squad, Madison 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. July 18: The Rree Clinic schedule The Rappahannock Free Clinic will be open on July 18 at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more informa-, tion call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-3470394. July 21: Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee: Mosby Owned the Night We’re back at Atoka on Saturday, July 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Rector House (4 miles west of Middleburg on Rt. 50) for our monthly interpretive program. Stories about life in the Mosby Heritage Area during the Civil War are told by costumed interpreters, the Gray Ghost Interpretive Group, by lantern light at venues throughout the village of Atoka. Free to the public, refreshments available, and Mosby products for sale. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association. For more information call 540-687-6681 or go on the web at www.mosbyhehtagearea.org. July 21: Introduction to Agnihotra Healing Fire On Saturday, July 21, from 7:30-9 p.m., an Introduction to Agnihotra Healing Fire will be held in the Community Room at The Rappahannock Wellness Center, 11576 Lee Highway in Sperryville. The program will include how to perform Agnihotra and how it can be used to heal the environment, for organic gardening and farming, for personal healing and for stress reduction. Free admission. For more information please call 540-407-0273, or email info@agnihotra.org. July 22: Dwyer Family Reunion The 17th annual Dwyer Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 22, at the Washington fire hall, from noon until 6. Due to my error I had to change the date. Please so note, and all attending bring a drink and or dish to share. For more into contact Wayne Baldwin at 540-5432590. July 22: Butterfly Day In Rappahannock On Sunday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., adults and children are invited to join the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection's Biodiversity Task Force in its annual Butterfly Day at the property of Bruce and Susan Jones. Participants, will learn how to identify common native butterflies, what to plant to attract butterflies, and how butterflies serve as important pollinators. Mary Willeford Bair of the National Park Service will give a talk and then lead a butterfly identification walk around the naturalized property. Admission is free, but reservations are required since the program is limited to 25 participants. For reservations or more information, call 540-675-9989, send an email to Biodiversity@RLEP.org, or go to www.RLEP.org. July 28: Benefit for Sidney Dodson Come out and help the Sidney Dodson Cerebral Palsy Fund to be held at the Flint Hill Fire Department on July 28 from 4 to 8 pm. Local bands included are Tinsmith, Different Soul, and Bluegrass. Silent Auction will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. inside firehouse banquet room. Auction items include a day trip from Front Royal Canoe Company, Marcia Pella-National Photography, Coca-Cola collectible doll, Texas Steakhouse and Salon gift certificate, and much more. Local artists and crafters. Hog Wild BBQ from Warrenton. You’ll have to watch for appearances by Spidermanl! Come join the community, friends, and family to celebrate Sidney’s accomplishments with an evening of music and fun. Entrance fee will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 13 To team more about Sidney her web site is www.sidneydodsoncpfund.org or if you would like to donate items for the silent auction or set up a booth please contact: Joetta Cornwell at 540-635-8354 or 540-622-7118 July 29: Free lecture at Brandy Station The Brandy Station Foundation will have the fourth in the series of Sunday Lectures. The lecture is free and for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Civil War. The program will start at 2:00 p.m. While free, donations are welcomed and will be used for operation of the Graffiti House. July’s speaker will be Virginia Morton who will present “Farley and Stringfellow -- J.E.B. Stuart’s Most Daring Scouts” Scouting and spying have been described as the most dangerous and thankless forms of Civil War service. Come learn about two intrepid Confederates who lived behind enemy lines, experienced hair-raising escapades, made narrow escapes, and lived with the reality that immediate execution awaited them if they were luckless enough to be captured. The life of handsome South Carolinian Will Farley, a true Confederate patriot, seems like a John Wayne movie. Farley once leaped on his horse and raced after a federal train, rode alongside the engine, and shot the engineer. Culpeper native Frank Stringfellow was rejected by the cavalry four times because of his sparse size. Yet, one historian called him “the most dangerous spy in the Confederacy.” Whether hiding under an old woman’s hoop skirt or attending a Union ball in drag, Culpeper’s “007" is credited by Gen. Fitzhugh Lee with gathering more information for the Army of Northern Virginia than any other man. Mrs. Morton is a Culpeper author and tour guide. Don’t miss hearing her illustrated talk on the lives of two of her favorite soldiers featured in her historical novel “Marching Through Culpeper.” The lecture will be held at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station, VA. For directions go to www.brandystationfoundation.com July 31: Raffle drawing The Rappahannock Senior Center is holding a raffle July 31 at 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park. Tickets are available from any of the attending seniors, at the Senior Center, and at many of the Rappahannock area businesses. There are 52 prizes to be given away, including a beautiful hand stitched quilt made by the seniors themselves, a weekend getaway at Hazel Mountain Haven, lots of gift certificates for meals, groceries, haircuts, apples and more, gift baskets from several great stores, many homemade foods and gifts, and a large variety of other prizes.Tickets are only $1.00! Aug. 1: Brazilian Soccer clinics A retired team of professional Brazilian soccer players will be offering a free soccer clinic on August 1, at the Rappahannock County Elementary School soccer field at 8:45 a. m. The event is sponsored by the Baptist Churches in Rappahannock County and the Shiloh Baptist Association. And is open to children ages 513. All members of the public are welcome to attend. For more information call Bill Welch at 675-3097; John Heddleston at 987-8137, or Phil Bailey at 675-3336. August 15: Applications Due for Master Naturalist Training The newly formed Old Rag Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for Master Naturalist certification training this fall. The chapter serves Madison, Rappahannock, Greene, Culpeper, and western Fauquier and Orange counties. The Virginia Master Naturalist program is a statewide corps of trained volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The program is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Certification as a Virginia Master Naturalist requires 40 hours of initial training, followed by 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of volunteer work per year. Classes are once a week, Monday or Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from September 17 through December 3. The location will alternate between Madison and Rappahannock counties. The cost is $120, with up to $30 in additional fees. Class size is limited to 25. For additional information, or to receive an application, contact Cathy Mayes at 540-3644525 or OldRagMN@gmail.com; visit the Old Rag Chapter's web page at www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/oldrag.html: or write to Old Rag Chapter, VMN, General Delivery. Syria, Virginia 22743. Applications will also be available at local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and libraries. August 25: Sixth Annual Democratic Committee Yard Sale with Boutique & Collector’s Corner As the spring house cleaning bug begins to bite, remember to donate your items to the Democratic Committee fund , raiser. Last : year s yard sale was a treasure v trove of discover■ ies for all those ) who came to the Washington Fire Hall Tn arranne for drop-off or pick-up of items, please call Barbara Dennis at (540) 364-2569 or Barbara Adolfi at (540) 987-9706. Sept. 8: Headwaters’ 10th Anniversary Taste of Rappahannock Mark your calendar for the evening of Saturday, September 8. for Headwaters' 10th Anniversary Taste of Rappahannock to raise money for the many programs that benefit the students of Rappahannock County. The evening features a sampling of the finest foods and wines of the county and the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind prizes and experiences through both a live and a silent auction. For more information on getting involved with the planning for this event or to be added to the mailing list to receive an invitation, contact Headwaters Executive Director Cole Johnson at 675-1819 or via email at mfotgjneadwatersfdr1 org

Obituary Josephine H. Pickett Homemaker Josephine H. Pickett of Warrenton, VA formerly of Amissville, VA died on July 5, at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab. She was born on August 24, 1938 to the late James Hawkins and Elizabeth Switzer. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Rolle and her husband Raymond of Warrenton, VA, son, Roger Pickett and his wife Patricia of Amissville. Additional survivors include sisters, Mary Knisley of Fredericksburg, Pauline Grigsby of Culpeper, Lois Alter and her husband Joe of Rixeyville, Hazel Haines and her husband Richard of Brandy Station, Shirley Hitt of Castleton and gki brothers, Billy Hawkins and his wife Theresa, and Charlie Hawkins and his wife Betty all of Castleton, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law ,26 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pickett was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Pickett and son Rotinie Pickett. A funeral service was held on Monday, July 9, at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton with Pastor John K. Burke officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton, VA. Inspiring. TfiaugfiU by Randy Minter IN REMEMBRANCE Members of the deceased’s family are encouraged to write a collection of remembrances, which they can relay to the person who will be delivering the eulogy. These personal memories breathe life into the words that will formally recollect the life that has just passed. Each of us would like to be recalled in terms of the loving bonds we created and lives we touched. To have our lives framed by the memories of our loving survivors is a fitting tribute. In a further effort to spark loving memories, friends and family members may want to select music and photographs of the deceased that can also be played and displayed during the service. Distributing copies of the eulogy may also be appreciated. Commemoration ceremonies may be as personal as the family wishes. Photos and written sentiments may be included as tasteful displays to be viewed by those who come to honor the deceased. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME. our experienced and compassionate staff can assist you in choosing the most appropriate options for honoring the passing of your loved one. Contact us at (540)347-3431. We will assist you with compassion every step of the way in assuring that your loved one’s death is commemorated in the most appropriate manner. We invite you to visit our well-appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave.„Warrenton. We are here fur vou. Please setul your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: moserfh @ blackhawke.net “/ came like Water, arul like Wind I go." - Edward Fitzgerald tob Safa = SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN AND PASTURE VIEWS from this immaculate brick rambler art 2.0 acres along scenic byway (1683 F.T. Valley Road) in Sperryville, Virginia. 3BR/2BA, kitchen and dining room, living room with brick fireplace and family room. Full unfinished walkout basement, storage shed, paved driveway. Landscape upgrades recently completed. Priced below appraisal. $450,000 " Call 540-937-4452 for more information or to schedule an appointment. J Gorman Tree & Landscaping Servi ■ tuna-- .. ■ v-f ».• , > JB No Job Too Big or SmallWe Do It All! For the First Time High Thicket at Five Forks is Being Offered for Sale To those established in Rappahannock County, Virginia, High Thicker needs no introduction. For 40 years a social and political center in the County, High Thicket embodies everything one would expect from a fine country estate. Its 113 acres of rolling meadow and woodland are permanently protected by an open space easement. Laced w ith riding trails and sited in the middle of the Thornton Hill Hounds Hunt Territory, High Thicket is perfect for the horseman and fox hunter. The single level brick main house Hows well for entertaining with high ceilings and formal dining and liv ing areas. This country home is rooted in tradition but has all the modem conveniences. Priced to Sell at $2,200,000 For More information on this and other fine properties, contact Alex Sharp (540) 219-4425 THOM AS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE A Staunch Advocate of Land Easements LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE l%7 MIDDLEBIRG, VIRGINIA TELEPHONE (540|toC-6500 VIETR<): | '03 >4'^8-8180 www.TH0MV.v1aI.B01.cwb K ht r ■tm.amhm pn-r mtmOu wkk'h tailuaes viMh firm 4Jt ctmmrm * Utters ’o crrurv ,.>wnipr of price of ■* •«>ui v idtne but t» nr* au *«mw«cd nee u <hrrw»e guarantee*! Become a Virginia Master Naturalist Classes start in September Are you curious about nature? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to help conserve Virginia’s natural resources? Do you enjoy volunteering? Then you’re a perfect candidate to become a Virginia Master Naturalist Hie Old Rag Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for Master Naturalist certification training this fall Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the Virginia Master Naturalist Program is designed to train local residents to become skilled in education outreach, • environmental stewardship, and citizen science in the natural sd ences. The Old Rag Chapter serves Madison, Rappahannock, Greene, Culpeper, and western Fauquier and Orange counties. The 40-hour certification training includes instruction in a full spectrum of natural sciences: Virginia biogeography; biology topics, such as ornithology (the study of birds) and botany (the study of plants); management and conservation of ecological systems, such as forests and wetlands; teaching and interpretive skills; and citizen science and research skills. The CHd Rag Chapter’s training will focus on the Bhie Ridge and Piedmont biogeographic regions. Taught by professionals whose affiliations include the program’s sponsoring agencies, the University of Virginia, and James Madison University, the training will consist of 12 classroom sessions and four field trips. Classes are once a week, Monday or Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from September 17 through December 3. The location will alternate between Madison and Rappahannock counties. Tb be certified as Virginia Master Naturalists, participants are also required to give 40 hours of volunteer service to sponsors and partners and engage in an additional 8 hours of advanced training annually Volunteensm is at the core of the program, so applicants should ensure they have the time to meet their volunteering commitment to the program before applying. The cost of the Old Rag Chapter training is $120, with up to $30 in additional fees. Class size is limited to 25. The application deadline is August 15. For additional information, or to receive an application, contact Cathy Mayes at 540-3644525 or visit the Old Rag Chapter’s website at www.virginiamasternatiiralist.org/oldra g.html, or write to Old Rag Chapter, VMN, General Delivery, Syria, Virginia 22743. SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD This immaculate property has excellent commercial potential for professional offices. It has an outstanding location on 2 acres in the designated commercial area across from the elementary school. Currently a residence with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, it is perfect for a professional who wants a residence/office or for a conversion to an office building. $769,008 •Hf1 TF,t Hiis 8.4 acres has everything! -^western and southern exposures, great mountain views, old stone walls, mature Dogwoods and Oaks, small pond and at least two excellent building sites. $2654100 Hkkerson Mr. Lane This intriguing duplex near Flint Hill has a total of 3 bedrooms. 2 baths and 2 kitchens. The units share a carport that couki be enclosed fix- an impressive great room. On 10 wooded acres. $3494)06 Norik Poes Road The perfect country property ! 55 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest and river frontage. Includes a three bedroom cottage. 25 acreson the river-$495,800,30acres pinscotttge - $7694)00, Both parcels-$1,2304)00 South Poes Road Perfect for hunters, fishers and lovers of the outdoors! These parcels range from approx. 21 acres to 28 acres and each has a special home site, ready for building. A great location and a great value. $325,080 - $495,008 NEW TO MARK! I t t il. AM KOAD If you are looking for stunning mountain views, you must see this 14 acre parcel on the scenic back road from Etlan to Syria The property is wooded and very private with several outstanding and easily accessible building sites at higher elevations. It includes a 30 year old Black Walnut Giove, a strong stream and pond site, mature pines and towering hardwoods. $295408 Deer Lane This charming, almost new colonial in Seven Springs. Culpeper is a gem. Numerous upgrades and amenities including hardwood floors on the main level, crown molding, gas fireplace, and an enormous deck. 3 acre wooded k*. $374480 Battue Mountain Road This five acre lot has a great location, convenient to Warrenton and Cuipepet It is partnrfly open and has several building sites with good views. Ideal new home site for a builder, family or retiree. $158408 Etlan Farm Spectacular one-of-a-kind offering with breath taking views of Old Rag and the Shenandoah National Park. 187 acres, protected by a scenic easement, with an enviable combination of rolling pasture, hardwood forest and strong mountain strcams.The farm is being offered three ways; 80 acres - 107 acres - $1,595,900. 187 acres - $25504081 Rappahannock Rentals We have a good assortment of rentals from $750 to $1,500, furnished and unfurnished. Call for details. Farms Estates Fine Country Properties Rappahannock Fauquier Madison Culpeper

What’s up in Boston Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 Hope Hill Baptist Church of Castleton Way will be having Vacation Bible School, beginning Monday, July 16 through Friday July 20, each evening from 7-9 p.m., with classes for all ages and an invitation is being extended. For more information call Pastor Jim Lines at 540-8254974. Congratulations to the youth of our area who participated in the annual Soap Box Derby. The event was a great success. We covet your prayers of sympathy and comfort for Mr. Wm. Bruce Corbin, Jr. and children, upon the passing of his wife, Charlotte, which occurred at Walter Reed Hospital last Sunday, after a long battle with cancer, and was laid to rest in Culpeper National Cemetery on Friday. Also for Bruce Jr., sister, Mrs. Shirley Corbin Racey, who lost her husband, Harry Clifford Racey, Sr., on Wednesday, who passed away at their residence and he being laid to rest in Hillcrest Memory Gardens on Tuesday. The Corbin brother and sister are children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Corbin and were former residents of Boston for many years. Sympathy goes out to Charlie Broyles or Keva Way and all family members upon the passing of his father, C. Mason Broyles, which occurred on Monday. Friday evening the Salem Fire Hall here on Route 522 was the setting for a “pizza forum party, given by Steve Jenkins, a candidate for the Culpeper Sheriff’s position. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jenkins of Danville and Mrs. Frederick Jenkins and daughter, Ann of Front Royal were recent guests of Mrs. W. R. Hawkins. On Sunday, the Windmore Foundation for Arts is presenting the “Ashlawn Opera Festival”, the event being held at Culpeper Library and for more information call the Windmore Office. Mrs. Nancy Beach has recovered greatly and able to return home form her stay in Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Ray (Sa villa) Thomas of Baltimore, Mrs. Jim (Pauline) Kelchner of Winchester, Mrs. Dennis (Caroline) Mason of Sumter, S.C. and joined by other family members, were here during the weekend for funeral services for sister-in-law, Charlotte Corbin and brother-in-law, Harry Racey, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and Mary, the Jerry Bragg children and Johnny, Kelie, Karla Mark and Matthew Bragg attended youth camp at Mt. Olivet last week. Congratulations to Loren Danielee Peregory, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory who graduated trom tne riome ocnooi Academy last Saturday, with graduation exercises being held at Amissville Gospel Church and Rev. Mike Johnston of Ohio, was the guest speaker. Belated wishes go out to Mrs. Thomas Winkler who celebrated her birthday last week. In extending wishes to those who celebrated wedding anniversaries for the week we include Donnie and Linda Cubbage and David and Gayle Miller. Dana Thompson, Lillian Norman Renee Racey and William Lee Ramos are all recipients for birthday wishes of the week, with hopes that each of you will enjoy many more. Mrs. Betty Wright and Mrs. Hazel Cubbage were Monday callers of Mrs. Shirley Racey. County tradition back in Rappahannock Washington | Jan Clattertxjck I 675-3338 |jclatterbuck@ timespapefs.com The 4th of July celebration in Sperryville was awesome. There was a nice breeze blowing and the rain held off. It was an afternoon to to be with our family and friends. There were cheeseburgers, funnel cakes and delicious ice tea, music, and the beautiful fireworks, everything was great! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. This event has been missed in Rappahannock County for several years and it was wonderful for the Sperryville Fire Department and others to bring it back. Let’s not forget to thank Richie Burke, Gary Settle and Mike Leake for their long hours of work and to Bill Fletcher for the use of his field. Also, many thanks to law enforcement personnel - many of whom were there on a volunteer basis. This is what Rappahannock County is all about, working and pulling together and making things work. I hope that this will be the start of a new tradition that we will have in the years to come. Thanks to the community In celebrating their 10th anniversary in business, Joanie & Robert Ballard wanted to offer something special to thank, all the loyal customers that have supported their establishment over the years: a chance to win a $300 Ballard Shopping Spree Gift Certificate. So, on the last day of their sale, the drawing was held in the shop and was attended by several Ballard enthusiasts. The winner was drawn, and, drum roll please: Fran Krebser! The Ballards want to thank all of the local community for their friendship and support, and they are look 109 Acres - 2 lots mostly open Sold $1,415,000 50 Acres - with Battle Run frontage, mountain views .... ...Sold $625,000 60 Acres - Long views, wooded Sold $630,000 139 Acres - Shen Bark on 3 sides, 2 mountain stream, —.—..— — .$1,400,000 .$1,650,000 nsjandFoster.net ing forward to another fantastic 10 years in Rappahannock. “Hallowboimd” to perform Brian Taylor and his blue grass group “Hallowbound” will be at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, July 29. Mark your calendars now and invite a friend to this special day for Christian Worship and celebration. Washington. VA 540-675-1190 LAND Cowbk trial laves taint - Income producing building in Little Washington. OFF-STREET PARKING! Zoned Village Services allowing retail & offices. Some space available, but current rents will cover expenses. SI .250.000. OLD DOMINION HUNT - 12.5 acres fronting on Jordan River in the middle of the Hunt! Meadow by the river, building site overlooks river Owner/Bmker $169,000 LITTLE WASHINGON. HARRIS HOLLOW!!! New Listing!!! 9.8 acres, driveway cut in and partially graveled, one home site cleared, mountain views!!!! & spring on property. $220,000. . OLD RAG VIEWS!!! 46.9 acres on the Hughes River. Numerous building sites, spring and small stream. Nice mix of woods and meadows. $795.000 Butch Zindet. Broker. GRI ABR butch'HTapprealestalc c'Hn Brokerage since IW0 Barer Bcpreseatatiou since <M Trish Bartholomew. Super Ages! tbartl <icarthlink net www. RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Double Log Cases Castleton, VA Charming log home, perfect for a weekend retreat! This cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with fireplace, 1.5 baths, kitchen and sitting room that could be 3rd bedroom. The dining and living rooms each have fireplaces 50 wooded acres to wander, plus a front porch to enjoy the mountain views. In VOF Easement. SI,100,000. Rent $1,300. Woodwind, Flint Hell, VA Expert tenovarit >n (»f this 3 bedroom, 3 bath fiirmht >use < mtsidc Flint HilL Gourmet kitchen, lots of entertaining space, front porch overlooking orchards and mountains. Separate office/ studio building Beauttfiillv landscaped 1 acre garden lot Perfect weekend retreat or retirement home. 5525.1 <»>. Killermont, Washington, VA Award-winning architecture, a stunning view, and exquisite gardens. Bordering the Shenandoah National Park, this 31 acre estate is the ultimate private retreat. Garage, elevator and many other extras. Even- aspect ot this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on 4 levels is a study ot understated luxun. $2.750.(XX). I Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Garnette’s Mtn, Culpeper Co, VA 3 bedroom. 2.5 bath, 1 year old Cape Cod in excellent condition. 10.97 acres, halt .wooded & half cleared. Sited on a hill with spectacular views of Old Rag Mountain. Open floor plan. Main level Master bedroom, attached 2 car garage & detached 2 car garage/workshop/storage building, 10 minutes to the town of Culpeper. Presidential Retreat, N ethers, VA Exquisite jewel of a farmhouse adjacent to Shenandoah National Park. Three bedrooms and three baths wirh superb finishes and formal gardens. The Hughes River flows through this magnificent 75 acre estate parcel. Outstanding view's of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $2,300,000. Harris Hollow, Washington, VA Hiker’s paradise at die head ot the Hams Hollow Trail. Atmospheric cabin with stone walls nestled against the mountains. 36 acres ot woodland trails. Rush River, and more. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, home with media room. ('dice, workshop and two sheds. Price includes all furnishings, fixtures and equipment. MXI Jud Glascock 540-592-3238 Alan Zuschlag JK7. HfJM 540-937-6124 Alan Zuschiag 540-937-6124 Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA Lovely, 1929 well-built stone home with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on nearly one-third of an acre. Great in-town location. Zoned h>r residential or commercial use. Superb investment potential. $449,0* H). Shenandoah Valley, VA Tennessee Log Home. 6 private acres, mosd\ wooded with views of Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains. 3*’ ceilings in Great Room with stone floor to--ceiling fireplace, 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 3.5 baths, office, rec room, wixxi floors, exposed log walls, decks. 5,"<m so ft in pits tine condition. Whole house generator. XH > Tangle wood, Front Royal, VA Hit most beautiful home in town. Tamclewood 1- state boasts a tastefullv appointed, elegant four bedroom histone main house with eii suite baths a larue. fuliv renovated two bedroom bluest house. 2.5 acres of park like sjr< >unds Approved for use .us a Bed and Break hist, \bsoluteh nor lieous. 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onprivacy toy. acre retreat ■ C-. . '■ Horsin’ around in Amissville Amissville Julie Emery I 937-2315 Julie@ | JulieEmery.com There are those people who believe you have to give up your dreams to make a living. Kathi Fillmore is definitely not one of those people. Following her dreams of a life working with horses has worked out just fine. You’ll find Kathi, these days, at her new farm, Cinnamon Ridge, right here in Amissville. It's the latest home for the business of horses, her passion. Kathi was in love with horses from the time she was 3years-old and got her first cowgirl outfit. Back in those days a horse of her own was out of the question. As part of a military family she moved around the country and a horse was not part of the allowed household items. But when she was about 11 the family settled in Virginia and it didn’t take long before she had her first horse, a blind pony that was given to her. Kathi soon learned to ride and stayed involved with horses all through high school. But her practical family and friends advised her that she couldn’t possibly make a living in the horse business and that she needed a more sensible major. So she got a degree in business management and accounting. Three years in the business world and she knew that for her at least, it was no way to live. She bought her first farm when she was 24-years-old. And horses have been an essential part of both her business and personal life ever since. She’s downsized a couple of times as she fought her way through health concerns including a benign tumor on her spine as well as a bout with Lyme Disease. At one time she had 100 acres and 100 horses. Her 12 acres here on South Poes Road and her seven horses now seem just right! Cinnamon Ridge is home to a series of VHSA and BHSA horse shows. And, while the shows are fun, Kathi’s real love is teaching. She gives lessons in hunters and hunter equitation. “I make it fun,” she sad as she told me about the games mixed in with the classes. And she must be doing something right as many of her students have gone on to become horse professionals themselves. But teaching and the horse shows is only part of what Kathi’s doing these days. She boards horses, although only a few at a time. She breeds Welsh ponies. She still judges horse shows. Believe it or not, from Kathi’s perspective this is semi-retirement! Clearly none of those earlier health challenges was going to keep her down for long. Kathi took some time to Photo by Julie Emery HORSE SENSE: Kathi Fillmore finds working with horses at Cinnamon Ridge to be where her heart is. This is one of her favorites, Joey, a Welsh pony stallion. show me around Cinnamon Ridge including the show ring, the four- stall horse barn that includes a wash stall and an office. And, of course, no visit to the farm would be complete without the chance to meet some of the four legged residents. Joey is her 4-year-old Welsh Pony stallion. And she expects the first foals from him next year to be something very special. Katie is her personal horse and a real sweetheart! Actually, I enjoyed meeting! IS®. ss I Country LiyiNi • : >;'\v v; TfVv; ■■ ’■' ■ ■ \ V. ,v. "v..:- ;M ■ s $?sSh8i MfeEi v‘>■ :ivT*< H™* . ' '• '■ ’*•.; i. •. '..'• :.‘; ">■■: V'V'vJ' •'.:■• - * 1. - ’’ • '■ n: ■ •|§t;-.;::v ' ; % ’s<5'.' if; '» ’. ' 1 «"'* v -.r ‘ * J-j , ‘ ,;;-V A . V>i.'4VjY*t?5^- "

Dining and culinary delights back at Apple Hill Bakery Sperryville Barbara Adoffi adotfibarbara@ verizon.net I (540) 987-8682 On Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. you can sit along the banks of the Thornton River in SperryviUe and feast on Ifed Pellegatta’s gourmet Italian cooking! ltd will be serving pasta with fresh baby spinach sauce, homemade meatball subs and mild Italian sausage subs. Ifed, long known for his photography of the County, is also one of the hidden culinary jewels of SperryviUe. Si mangia bene con Ifed!! The silky smooth succulent sound of the saxophone of Dontez Harris wiU soothe you after a long day while you eat dinner. Dontez was bom in North Carolina, but attended school at Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. He baa been a music teacher for 17 years at Miner Elementary in Washington, D.C. and more recently at the Belle Meade Montessori School. Not only has Dontez toured all over Europe and Japan, but also he played for the Clinton’s at Christmas tune in the 90s and for Ashcroft’s swearing in ceremony. Dontez’ beautiful sound can also be heard in Warrenton at Napoleon’s brunch on the second and fourth Sundays and at Soul Mountain in Front Royal on the first Thursday of each month. But you don’t have to travel to hear him, just come for dinner at Apple Hill Bakery on July 16, sit with friends and eiyoy a beautiful evening along the Thornton River. Parking is limited, but Cliff Miller has given permission for folks to park at The SchoolHouse. It is just a short and pleasant walk over the foot bridge and along Main Street to Apple Hill Bakeiy. Fourth of July... a community success story! There are not enough superlatives to commend the planning committee,,to acknowledge the hard work of the firefighters, the auxiliary and every non-profit organization and business that created this won derful community event. We do indeed want to join the chorus of praise and thanks to those whose hard work resulted in a peaceful, joyous day in the country to celebrate Independence Day in Rappahannock County. Thank you! Manhattan artist conies to Sperryville How does a Manhattanite of Russian and Irish descent end up in Rappahannock County? The story of Mary Ann Dancisin is like a foot note illustration to the message of the keynote speaker, Joel Garreau, from the living Tbwns workshop that was held on May 31 in Sperryville. Mary Ann has had a full and satisfying career in fine wine in NYC, traveled all over the world and achieved professional success with a major high end wholesale importer. However, at one point, consumed with work, she longed to also fulfill her passions of photography, motorcycle and horseback riding. In search of the latter, she came to Hunter’s Rest Farm to learn from Betsy Parker.. .and she was hooked on Rappahannock! Now a full time resident, Mary Ann’s work is represented at Old Rag Gallery on Main Street in Sperryville. A brilliant high . school teacher, Walter Hatton, sparked Mary Ann’s interest in film and she began her studies at NYU School of the Art’s in the 80s. Her personal style eventually led her from film to photography and her love of the natural world. Her landscapes, with aging buildings and panoramic views, are a direct contrast to her two decades in NYC. Mary Ann captures faded colors, the patina of aged wood and brings into focus “both the beauty and the ravages of time.” In addition to her photography skills and the opening of Trumpet Designs art studio, Mary Ann has also continued her marketing work through Studio ECS (Effective Communications Solutions) and works with corporate clients on computer, internet, phone and fax, out of her home in the mountains We welcome Mary Ann to Main Street Sperryville and to Rappahannock County! She can be reached at 937-2804 Maty Ann joins the growing list of talented “Come Here’s” who have purchased buildings Photo by Ray Bo< WELCOME: Artist Mary Ann Dancisin is a recent newcomer tc the Rappahannock County art scene. or are exhibiting work and slowly transforming Main Street (Andrew,and Suzanne at Long View Gallery; Kevin and Sherri at Hopkins Ordinary; the multigeneration Thompson and Waller families from Rudy’s/ the Corner Store/Thomton River Grille and Apple Hill Bakery, respectively; Joe O’Kane with photographers Ray Boc and others at Old Rag Gallery and Deborah Stoker at Shadowrock Guest House and Gallery). Rae, of course, a long respected businesswoman in the community, is now an anchor on Main Street. Martin and Cheri Woodard have just returned as well. ■w*'' BUILDERS SHUMAN BUILDERS -TJsJC•v- Since 1974 CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS ADOmONS • WINDOW REPLACEMENT (540)825-5184 I.' ;"'- T '■" 1 •'' ■ immmmmt*< BUILDING & DESIGN Additions - Remodeling Kitchens ft baths Crafting Ideas in the Built Environment 540 937-3137 licensed/insured www.archtvDeDfoductions.com BUILDING & RESTORATION Mustard Seed master builders Fine Homebuilding and Restoration Sxxr McBride, proprietor 540-987-7254 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us far Al Ybur Bulking Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper • Plowing • Rototilling • Stump Grinding • Sod • Grading • Snorting (540)547-4287 Baldwin’s Lawn Can 15 Yam Lane. Spmyvttte. VA 22740 . Ridur BaUana.Oman Lwn Cjfe. Mowing, Buahhoggmg, Light Lowlrt Work. Trimming. _UnJtc-aymg, E«c• <S40M*S7-»J2* (540M>714M3 CHILDCARE I Ukq >—» l>fw« I fnukmI | rtawtt-panorne-arapn SpwryvfeUA Fenced ptay yard Non-Smoiung amvanmant Lwwg Nurturing Mmoe^hm Hot meab-snacte pmod CONSTRUCTION Kreyling Construction Historic Renovation-Custom Homes Offering Earth Friendly Design/BuikJ 540.087.3145 CONTRACTOR Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. QuaJHy Renovations &. Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 instruction, lx.cz BUILDING FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR 20 YEARS. COMMITTED TO YOUli SAIIStWCIIOtiR ECO FRIENDLY BUILDER. 540-987-8043 Vittitow Enterprises Carpentry & Home Improvement Additions, Basements. Cabinets. Decks, Doots. Windows, etc. Licensed. Insured. 20 vrv Exp Jhn Vittitow 540-631 EXCAVATING Construction Co^ Inc. • Demolition • Grading/Clearing •Concrete Vitals & Slate • Septic Systems • Culverts & Bridges •Driveways •Gravel Road Dust Control • Horse Riding Arenas • Ponds •Silt Fence • Debris Removal PH: 54M75'1510 EXCAVATING E. Jenkins Skid Steer Loader Work _ I naaBf & uacknoe kwk kit a i it 540 825-8722 t6110 Wtstmer St. Cdpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540 82S-0636 J Grey Wolf f Excavating Li . • Excavating • New Drivewav Construction • Hone Arenas • Demolition Work Rt Q Certified I IWhHiJttV*- V.J» Jf~* - - . A & E Excavating Inc. Reliable Quality Service ^ - 1 wuugs •Clearing • Driveways •Grading •Culverts • Snow Removal • Gravel & Dirt Hauling • Sewer & H20 Hookups Kenneth Baldwin 540-636-1896 • Backhoe Work • Bobcat Work • DumpThick • Dozer • Bush Hogging • Loader • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 Keys Excavating, L.L.C. Lot Clearing • Basements • Footers • Ponds Driveways • Drain Fields • Ditching Bush Hogging Underground Electric 8c Water Lines y p Vard Grading 8c Seeding . ^ ^ (540)937-8990 Fax-(540) 937-8994 SS7S OM Sifla i iiif Kd. Uunlt. VA U737 ^ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS Agricultural, aviation, churches, commercial, industrial, self storage. Caf for a quote. Monroe Excavating & Paving Company Inc. EXCAVATION & CLEARING i Superior Clearing tand Excavation LLC runt \«>ur backyard into a park like setting’ Roads Driveways • Ponds • Fencing • Riding Arenas • Barn Pads • Basements • Landscape Cleanup • Dnvewavs • Land Devrlopmel Call Superior for a Free Estimate 540.937.9819 or 703.973.4258 lirenged^e^red. member 8M GATE DESIGN & INSTALLATION Murofaj Euiiiiiiiiai Automatic GateControls •Custom Gale Design thsbfalion •Operating Systems Design tnstSHoon •Senriceiflepar of G* Systems _ ummiMiiM IlniiAiaont* •nrnnawnnenanee IPO. Box 90 • Amissville, Virginia 20106 I 540-937-2400 » 1-888-5AURORA | HANDYMAN Handyman Family Man Handyman (540) 222-7292 CARPENTRY, DECKS, BASEMENTS, DOORS, y^ELEC/PLUMB, MISC. JOB SIZE DOES NOT MATTER LANDSCAPING DLL SMOOT SEROUS 540-987-8413 Lawn Care, Landscaping, Mulching, Tree Work, Stump Grinding, Hauling, Powerwashing, Driveway Repair (Bushhogging $45 HR) 21 tows Experience FREE ESTIMATE LAWN CARE Ronnie Dodson D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch,Backhoe Services & Snow Removal, etc. IkStitYT^ *1 nl® Ff fF¥l 540.347.1780 • 540.222.4628 SWIMMING POOLS Only $699(19x31x4) Includes; Deck. Fencing. Ladder, & Filter Financing Avail, for POOI-S & SPAS 888-994-7665 Complete line of Above & InprumH POOLS & SPAS Ue offer d complete line «>| above iirnund A. mground po< The Time To Buy Is Now! CALL MOW ISLViD POOLS, ISC. 1-900-291-4284 r tram only sun deck, tine#, $J00^ “ tiu fun msuiiUitiort required RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE lion. • Sat 8 a.m. to 8 pjn. 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Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 1BR, 1BA apt. Recently remodeled, Appl's . Fum, Sperryville. no pets $600/mo. 540-675-3249 540-675-1576 a new luxury apt in 5FH, high ceilings, ceramic firs, crpt, pvt ent, S of Manassas, $680/ mo ind util, cable & intmt. 703-850-6194. (Mean ml beautiful mtn views. 2BR, 2BA, private, mins to I66. $1500/mo. utilities included. No smoking. 540-229-9328 PurceRvMe: 1BR Apton small farm. Prvt entr, LR w/fpl, jacuzzi. full kit. $750 ♦ util. m ■in ■■ ■ ■ iil» I ** imwconDDorcisi, vw* lege Of Flint Hill, 1500 sq ft, $1250/mo. Avail 8/15 540-665-8930 Waiiontmr, 55+ community, brand new. 2 BR, 2BA. Security. Near town and shopping. $1800 a month. Call 540-270-7897 OPEN HOUSE * hboor prig* $23/ drawing Aug. 5th 8055 Madlock Way, Warrant on, Sat & Sun 1-3 Tish Cast el ar Long & Foster (540)272-3549 2BR, 2BA house recent , remodel. Flint Hill area, AC, all appls ind, on Ig estate w/views. $1100/ mo. (540)675-9921 Washington, VA: Great views. Access to river on 10 acres. 3BR, 2B, on peaceful deadend paved road. Fireplace & wood stove. Central A/C - heat deck. $1395. Can 540-987-8432. BeiryvMe: 56ft, 2.56A - 3 acs 2CG. No smkg. Pet considered. $2300/ mo tnd lawn/garbage svc. (540)955-9340. Cltartaa Town, Restored 1899 Farmhouse on beaut, horse farm, 3 BR s, 1 BA.CAC, W/D. $1095. 703-624-1697. Chertee Town, Restored 1850 s log cabm. 2BR, 1BA, AC. w/d on beaut horse farm Private $995. 703-624-1697. Clarke County, Berryville. Moreland House. Restored 1775 home. 2200 sqtt, 3BR, 2BA, Fpl, A/C, all appls.. 3 stall bam «/ pasture. $2.000/mo. Sec. dep.. credit check. 540-955-1384 CLARKE COUNTY, Berryvtlle. Off Rt. 340. Single family Ranch built 2002 3BRs, 2BAs. Bsmnt. CAC. 2 Gas Log FPs all appl s, $l800/mo. Credit Check. Sec Dep 540-955-1384 CMfraper. 38ft, 2BA. yd. 2 mte to 29. CAC. very dean, entry setting. No pets. $1100/mo. Contact at: for.rent@ hotmail.com (CORRECTED EMAIL ADOflESS) DeMgMul SFH in much sought after Village of Flint Hill 3BR. Ig Kit. Lfl. 2FBA, fin bsmt. AC/CH. 1 i/4ac garden. very private and in the bowl of Blue Ridge Mtns. Easy commute $1250/mo. 540-675-3120 bon Piedmont 48R. 3.5BA SFH 4.000sf. fin walkout bsmt hdwd firs, detached 2car grge, HOA md. $1995/ mo. (703)945-5939 Lbtdan QmM, acreage. views, pm/acy. W/D. CAC. FP. 3/4br, 2ba. near exit 13. $1400/mo 540-683-1998 Lovettsville: Farmhouse w/water view! 3BR, 1BA, 3 porches. Lg LR, laundry rm & hdwd firs. Peaceful & private. W/D incl. $1400/mo. No pets, no smkg. Refs + deposit required. 703-727-5485(D) or 540-822-9345(E). ★ Rapp'k County - Over 1600 sq ft, 2BR, 2BA, Partial bsmnt, FP, all appJs, porch, deck & shed. Very Private. $1200/mo. ★2 story 3BR, 2BA home, all amenities. Porch & deck. Lge lot. $1500/mo ★1 tvl 3BR, 1.5BA, full bsmnt, lge lot. $1200/mo ALovely self contained one BR apt, FP & views, Town Washngton $775/mo R R E R 540-675-3843 LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1950 Rent/own NVFH, 703-217-2468 Marshall, VA, Ig country home, rent/share. Mins to I 66. Lg 4BR, 4BA.LR w/ FP. loft, W/D, garg, AC. $2000/ mo/ family. Rm charge/ share. (703)644-9024 Paris, VA, 1830 Brick House with fantastic views of Paris Valley. 2BR, 1BA, LR, Ig eat-in kit, bsmt. laundry rm. Security dep.. credit ck,& refs. Req'd. No pets.$1500/mo. Maximum occupancy of family of 4. 2 yr. lease req'd. Non-smokers only. Avail. 8/1/07. Owners Repr. Mrs. Sherwood 540-687-6500 Paris, VA, 4BR. 2BA House, eat-in kit, office, Laundry rm, deck, lots of closets, garg. Ht pump. CAC. 2 yr lease req'd. Freshly , painted(in & out) Sec.' dep. Credit ck. & refs req'd. No pets. $1750/ mo. Max occupancy family of 6. Nonsmokers only. Owners Repr, Mrs. Sherwood540-6876500 Rappahannock County: Washington Va: 2BR/1 BA home.wd firs, fresh paint, renov kit, nr Inn $1000 Sperryvllle Va: 2BR/2BA home on large farm newly renovated $900 Sperryville Va: Manor Home on large farm, 4BR/ 3.5BA, renovated in exc location. $1700 Piedmont Sothebys International Realty 540-675-1675 SperryviSe, 3 br. 1 ba. LR, dining. Secluded setting. Rolling Rd. area. No dogs. $800/ mo . sec dep (703) 549-7954 SuflMd Meadows, 55 & over community in Warrenton. VA, avail July 1st. $1700. 540-341-1920 Sumerduck, Ig 2BR. 2ABA rambler, 3 acs, fam rm, DR. LR, scrn porch, garg $140i0/mo (540)270-5642 THE PLAINS: 5 acs fenced, wrap porch, 3BR, 3BA, W/D, CAC. Barn/office w/BA. Quiet. $1900/mo. (703)927-2392 Warrenton: 2BR, 1BA country cottage, no pets, must have credtt chk & refs. $900/mo. 4BR, 3.5BA In Town villa, 3Ms, grge, must have credit chk & refs. $1650/mo. Anne Hall Long A Foster (540)341-3538 WARRENTON 2 M, 3br, 2.5ba, w/ master on main M in newer sub. Library, hdwd fls, Irg covered deck, garage, walking dist to Old Town. Electric included. $ 1 7 5 0/mo . 540-272-7266 (540)341-3546 Washington, VA, $1450/ mo, newly updated 3br, 2ba house, dose to town & much more. 301-986-5475 LEESBURG: Bsmt for rent $695, utils, included. Sep. ent., laundry rm. kitchenette, full Ba. Mona. 703-864-0884 Leesburg: Fum Ig BR w/prvt BA $650. Also 1BR w/shared BA avl. $450. Laundry, kitchen, utils. N/S, no pets. 540-718-9279. Room for rent, $300/mo + utilities. Whole house amenities in Hume, V A . Victor 540-364-6024 ATATATA? Page-Brooke Village Town-homes 1 & 2 BR s Available 703-777-1948 Only (hose until good credk need apply! ATATATAT HmM area. Private office space. 1225 sq ft Ideal for Architect Insurance Agent. Realtor, Sm Law Firm, Accounting Firm or Engineering Company. Paneled mam room, 1.5 BA, kit area, ample parking on 2 acs. Zoned C1-C2 540-364-0364. New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 mc. (top* •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts, 28R Townhomese Lading from $720 - $925 • W/D aval, in Apts* • Pet Friendty* • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park-Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-825-5050 CALL MOW, SPECIAL WONT LAST! 500 Concord Place, Culpeper, VA 22701 Md: friendshipheightsapts@yahoo.com ('soma restrictions apply) Old town Warrenton, office space w/ parking, street entrance, 600 sq ft, 2 levels, $1000/mo + gas Sc elect. 540-229-0109 Purcellvllle: office condo. Exc. loc- just off bypass. 1100 sq. ft. remodel to your specs. $20/sq ft/yr $1833/ mo. Chris Freeman 703-362-2470 STERLING: Office condo for rent. Prof. area. $1100. Conference room.. Kitchenette, reception area, 1/2 Ba. Mona, 703-864-0884. Bushian, tossing, landscape, paving, etc. RVs, boats, cars, etc. Gated & locked. 540-270-3451 Myrtle Beech Resort, week of 7/21-7/28/07; 2BR, Sleeps 6, Dream vacation for only $900/ obo. Serious Inquiries only. 540-229-2490 4BR, 2BA ranch w/ porch, deck, FP, utility shed. New in 2001. Gazebo, gardens, flowers, quiet setting, etc. 3.65 wooded ac, Fauquier Co. (540)439-6530 Culpeper Co, (2) perked 10 ac lots, Rappahannock River, right of way, $ 175K ea. 540-778-9992 FSBO/LEESBURG: 3 bed. 2 bath, fin bsmt, end of quiet street backs to common area. Will pay dosing costs. $380k. 703-470-0466. Herndon - 3BR 2BA, newly renovated, balcony w/storage, lots of closets, prvt parking, community pool. Close to schools & shopping. $281,995 or best offer. 703-475-1711. STAUNTON, VA: Home of the American Shakespeare Center & Blackfriars Playhouse and Mary Baldwin College, charming and affordable living in this 20 unit all brick condo neighborhood. Completely re-furbished. Starting at $139,900. RE/MAX Advantage, Melvin Sweeney. Direct: (540) 294-8390 E-mail: melvintg) melvinsweeney.com. Estate Sale Brick SFH, 3BR/ 2BA, new carpet, fresh paint, eat in kti, DR. LR and FR w/fp, 2 gar. Expand unfinish, w/out bsmt for even more room, 1/2 acre lot. Being sold AS IS. Only $349,000! Call Jackie Kirch, KeOer William RKy, 703-887-7861. WV: Vintage stone country home restored on 20 acs. $295k. Iiz@ jerretts.net or call 304-873-3046. 10 Acres in Mitchells with 24x48 steel building. Installed well & septic system for 3BR home. $190K. (540)436-8537 117 acres with 2 parcels in Fauquier Co with views of Culpeper and Rappahannock. Call Cheryl Alls w / Stonewall Realty 540 364 4566. Priced to sell at $990,000.00 CaHett, FSBO, 1.87 ac lot w/ approved 4br perk, $179K. Call 703-623-2574 Highland Co., VA. Bluegrass Valley 100 ac. Farm. Farmhouse, post & beam bam, outbuildings, springs, stream, nice building sites. Can be divided with or without home. $877,000 540-4681850 540-471-7439 First Tims Buyers Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes available with no money down. 100% financing. 703-371-0669 RE/IIAX Absolute erwwJlentingNotForlle.com 6646 Forbes Place E, Beaktoa, VA S2S2JM 3 BR/1 5 BA Home on Large Lot, Sunroom. 2 Car Garage For wore ■#» - pitm* €«■ CWirty SkrfTwfcrry r, CoUwett baker KrriilrlH jntoiy 1 540-272-7122. Plwrtki: From 66W exit 43A. 19.3 nules tv Left Rt. 17 South. 3 2 miles tv Right on Rt. 28. 09 miles tv Left on Schvolhouse Rood. 01 miles tv Left on Cedar Lane. 01 miles tv right <m Forbes Place Last. © ■ C D Far Lease OFFICE SPACE | Up to 3600 so ft starting @ $1500 par anntti Can be subdivided Retail Space starting @ $2500 per month 540-825-7500 LAND: Augusta County, VA - For a great investment or to build your custom home. 2 tracts, 11 and 15 acres. Close to Augusta Medical Center, private road, open, great mountain views. Located 1.3 mile south of I-64 on Rt. 606 between Staunton and .Waynesboro. Priced to sell at $184,000 and $189,000. SweeneyWeller Land Co. Scott Weller. Direct: (540) 294-0555, E-mail: jscottweller@rica.net, Melvin Sweeney. Direct: (540) 294-8390, E-mail: melvin@ melvinsweeney.com. LOTS of LAND 11+ac in Casanova Hunt area. Mostly open, some fencing, no covenants. $385K. 7+ acres on Dumphries Rd, mostly open, small stream, no covenants, $285K. Piney Mtn, 2 parcels: 11+ acres, mostly open, $360K. 10+ acres, mostly open, $335K. Covenants and pvt road. Anne Hall Long & Foster (540)341-3538 Orlean/MarahaN, 6.52 wooded acs, partial drive, approved survey & 4BR perk. $299K (540)364-1895 SPORTMANS PARADISE: Augusta County, VA. Deerfield Valley area, 123 acres surrounded by National Forest, 2,000 feet of frontage on Calf Pasture River, long road frontage, standing timber, wildlife abounds, roads. 4wheeler trails, will trade, $599,000. RE/ MAX Advantage. Scott Weller. Direct: (540) 294-0555, E-mail: jscottweller@rica. net, Melvin Sweeney. Direct: (540) 294-8390. E-mail: melvin@ metvinsweeney.com. Warren ton, E. side, la, town water septic. 2@ S175K; 5a © S250K; Or lean 10a @ $395K; 17a # $495K, wooded, 4 B R pete. 546-229-0109 135 —> - - • *■*—A. — A — KO0i estate 2 homes on 477 acres in Linden. Renovated 1897 Swiss Chalet with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a converted dairy bam which is 1 bedroom apartment. Mature plantings and stonewalls. Priced at $489,500.00. Call Stonewall Realty, 126 S Royal Avenue. Front Royal, VA. Call 866 635 7717. It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Great price - SHORT SALE! Get into the prestigious community of Waverly View in Strasburg at an affordable price. This home has it all: 2700+ sf. Hardwood floors throughout, ceramic tile in master bath, tray ceiling in MBr w/rope light, three-piece crown molding and more. 4 Br, 2 1/2 bath. Soaking tub in master. Just 6 mo. old, this home sits on lovely 1.75 rolling, open acres with 360 degree mountain views.- Convenient to I66. 181, minutes from Strasburg, easy commute to Winchester, Warrenton, Culpeper, NoVa. Priced to sell at $369,900. Owneragent: <540) 364-2929. ■ Rappahannock ttWN*r « HOLLY GROVE: On scenic Ben Venue Road, this completely remodeled and expanded farmhouse features an old log room. 5 bdr. and 3.5 bth. On 6 acres with several outbuKBngs. MLS #RPf>212427 $699,000 Contact Wmr Xuchter 540-987-M59 (£> lauthtertaymail.com m •• ' - - ' STUNNING Colonial 4BR 3.5 bath/3 levels • Close to Old Town 1 acre lot; priced to sell! • A++ Condition Julia Foard Lynch Long & Foster - Warrenton (540)270-4274 *a Nr Warrenton 3000* sf on 3 26 openMoodrd acres. Unique & Stylish Rambler w/ 3-4 Bd/3ha. Trendy Bistro" Style Kitch. Brkfst Rm, Cath Ceiling. Wainscot. Polished Wood Firs. FP. Sep Dining. Lux Master w/Tray Ceiling. Finished LL w/ Built in Bar. Rec Rm.: Lovely Gardens. Quaint Shed. Deck. Front Porch. A More Built 1993. Beautifully Maintained. Great Price!! —^ c Real Estate for Sale v „ -*■ x v ** .y ■* ** - .v f&e-gss&x ^ CAMPGROUND LANE—Culpeper Ca— Superbly built tame constructed by a couple who build a new one every few years, enjoy it for a while, then sell it so they can do it again. These people get it right. Ten acres teeming with birdlife. Equally close to Little Washington, Warrenton and Culpeper MLS # CU6439961 Contact Thorne Auchter 540-987-9450 « $049,000 m HSHHAWK PASS - Rappahannock County - Spectacular home and outstanding views in Flint Hill. Va. Beautifully sited on 30 acres of privacy, this 5700 square foot home utilizes state of the art materials to create a warm inviting atmosphere. MLS #RP0333759 $1395.000 Contact: Thorne Aochter - 540-987-9450 G taucbtrr^gmaiLcofU QJ Townhouses .. 1 ... *'T Leesburg - Owner Financing or Rent To Own $249,900 - Beautifully remodeled 3BR/2BA TH in the heart of Leesburg. Gorgeous kitchen and baths, custom 2-tone paint, new carpet/ flooring, windows, etc. From $149S/mo 703.967.4961 Alisa, Coldwell Banker - ohea Leesburg - Owner Financing or Rent To Own $339,900 - WOW! 4BR/3.5BA 4 Ivi TH. Gorgeous hardwoods and ceramic on main Ivl Extensive trim work. 2FP'S. Skylights. W/O LL w/ Fncd yd Close to RT 7 & 28. From $1995/mo 703.967.4961 Alisa, Coklwell Banker - olrea Leesburg - Owner Financing or Rent To Own $299,900 - 3BR/2.5BA. 3 Ivl TH. upgraded carpet and appliances, fresh paint, potential 4BR/3.SBA. luge deck backs to common area, close to outlet mall, bom SI 795/mo 703.967.4961 Alisa. Coldwell Banker - olrea Lots 3 GRAN [OPENING Special Opportunity to Own KAt\E ShepherdstoWn Land. I Only 23 Lots Available! Oac Day ONLY Saturday Joly 21st (Kali or sum) • Open Roiling Meadows & Woods • Beautiful bike paths & walking trails • Two miles to hisu>nc downtown • 5 minutes to Potomac Ewer access • Easy MARC Train commute to DC • All parcels come with pawed roads, underground utthtes, wril Aseptic mXUHT UW-MTE MUUKUK MUUUBUE ON-SITE HUNTER Cad Nob to Be First To See! SSEEESEf 1-877-777-4837

: HARRISONBURG, VA: ; 29 one bedroom : apartments plus three bedroom home, great ; location near new hos: pital and James Madison University L $2,400,000 with I projected 2007 income r Of $199,623. RE/MAX Advantage, Melvin Sweeney. Direct: (540) 294-8390. E-mail: m e I v i n @ mehrinsweeney.com. 1999, 38R, 2BA, trailer in nice gated park on big lot. Good cond. new front porch. (540)718-9368 Herndon $394,990 3lvt, 3BR, 2FB/2HB, 1cg TH. Ask about no payment for 6mo. contact Angela Foley 703-677-7143. Realty VA. www.realdreamsrealestate.net RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbern, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-900-836-2992 $240 Brand New King PWowtop Set in plastic w/warranty. Can dlvr. 703-378-8866. BEORM • 5pc set NEW IN BOXES. Sell $595. Can deliver. 703-378-8866. Fud Size mattress set. Still in plastic. $125. 703-378-8866. ■Queen PMow Top Set New in plastic w/warr. ' $135. .Can deliver. 703-263-7888. Doors; 1 pr pocket doors w/ 12 matching doors, matching sashes, www.oldhouseparts. net 540-631-8906 ; Hardwood Flooring: Brazilian Cherry, 3/4 in thick. $2.50sf, 2,145sf. Will separate. (703)875-2215. HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7298. sell $3500. 703-349-1965. POOL TABLE-8 ft. solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate, MSRP $6495 Must sell $1495. 703-349-1965. Sttr Climber: Precor T18E, Good condition. $50. 703-771-0280 or 703-203-6799. Tread mW: Proform 580 si- Fold away 2.5 HP-10 MPH. 8 workout options. Good condition. $300. 703771-0280 or 703 -203-6799. Vegas Slot Machines from real US Casinos. Complete & working. Different styles. $550. 301-919-7653. NoVa. Choc, lab pups. AKC, parents on site, 1st shots & wormed, Ready to go 7/7. 540-948-5418 LAB PUPS, AKC, CERF, OFA, yellow, raised w/ kids, champ field /hunt lines. 540-825-4688, 703-203-0702 FOUND 7/4 SMALL MALE DOG, Rt. 50/ Lenah area. Please call 703-753-6465. Barn Cata: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tolltree 1-877-225-7935. FREE FILL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 tour Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 FREE PUPPIES: Beagle/German Shepard mix, 4-blk/tan, 2 gray w/blue eyes, 3 males, 3 females, 1st shots & worming. (540)937-6676 Gate stolen in Rappahannock Co. $1000 reward for info leading to the arrest & conviction. Call Rappahannock Sheriff Dept. 540-675-5300 Do you need a local Handyman to mow, garden, maintain, clean, paint, fence? Reliable, reasonable rates. (540)923-4903 ADOPTION: Loving childLess couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call Ann 703-795-5912 or toll free 866-376-6953. With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 FAUQU I SH I SPCA LOST & FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at . www.fauquierspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com lor a complete up to date listing J & C Painting No job too small interior Exterior Pewerwa&hing Lawn Service Tree Removal Driveway Sealing Licensed, insured & Bonded MO-347-1700 S40-222-4628 • ■ |f«l - u»gai notices BIDS & PROPOSALS Food Service Department of Rappahannock County Schools is accepting bids on the following: Dairy Products, Canned & Frozen Food Products, Bakery Products, Cleaning Supplies Bid Forms may be obtained at: Rappahannock County School Board Office 6 School house Rd. Washington VA Monday - Friday Deadline July 20, 2007 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a pubfic hearing on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia in order to consider the following applications: SU 07-06-04 Stela M. Liong, DOS. and Wiliam D. Harris, contract purchasers of the property located at 4 Robin Lane. Flint Hill (2.0 acres. Tax Map 13. Parcel 114, zoned VR-Village Residential. Wakefield District), desire a Special Use permit to operate a professional office with less than 3 employees. Dr. Liong wishes to operate her dental practice in their home. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-66E. SU 07-064)5 WiKe C., Jr. wd Cathem L Smith, owners of property located on Lee Highway. SperryviHe (16.24 acres. Tax Map 37, Parcel 45, zoned HC-Highway Commercial, RR-Rural Residential, and C Conservation, Piedmont District), desire a Special Use permit to operate an automobile sales, repair, and/or service facility on the HC-zoned portion of the properly only. Use allowed pursuant to Code Section 170-36E of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Code Section 170-661. No applicant or other party in interest and no attorney for an appficant or party in interest shad initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing applications are on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virgnra, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County PtanrangComnwssion at their regular meeting on Wednesday, •% 16, 2007at seventhirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicants, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Automotive Parts Coordinator Exp. pref'd. Basic computer skills req'd. Detail orient -ed person needed to order/track parts & handle related documents & assist in office duties. Porter/ Lot Attendant Reliable person needed to assist in daily shop tasks. Valid driver's license & driving record from DMV req'd. Potential for Advancement in a Great Work Environment. Excel Pay A Benefits. Platinum Auto Body 703.444.4669 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 CLASS B CDL DRIVERS for FLUSH & DUMP TRUCKS Start immediately 540-788-9717 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 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK) Call Ybur Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 ELECTRICAL Large electrical contractor in Chantilly, VA seeks exp'd Residential Electricians, Foreman's & Entry Level Helpers for work in. No.VA & Fredericksburg. Fax resumes to 703-802-9543 or email to kelloggiobs@ covad.net or call 703-968-5545 ELECTRICIANS A APPRENTICES Industrial work. Excellent wages 4 benefits. Drug screening required. Must have own transp. Good work ethic is essential. If you would like a permanent full-time job with a wellestablished company of 40 years, call 703-406-3204 DISPATCHER Animal Care and Control ,One yr. temp position to serve as Dispatcher with Dept of Animal Care and Control at animat shelter near Waterford. Outstanding customer service skills for high volume of telephone calls and dispatch activities. Answer telephone, fielding animal-related questions and complaints, provide accurate information to citizens regarding state and local animal control tews, accurately dispatch ail activities and monitor Animal Control Officers in the field. Strong verbal communication skills, knowledge of radio dispatching procedures, strong organizational skills, and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously without losing attention to detail. Requires a High School diploma and 2 years experience. Contingent upon successful completion of background check and medical examination including drug screening, (Hiring Range: $26,453 - $31,744) 08-P131-001 Ctoses:07/17/07. Visit our on-line employment center at www.kHKtoururov for additional informaLEAN COORDINATOR This position is responsible for enhancing the overall effectiveness of Lean in a precast manufacturing environment through the development and implementation of Lean Processes. The successful candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the Lean process and willing to function in a “hands on” capacity. 3 6 5 years experience required. Competitive salary and benefits. Send letter and resume to Tom Malcolm, Director of Human Resources The Shockey Companies P.O. Box 2530 Winchester, VA 22604 tmaIcolm@shockeycompanies.com EOE M/F/H/V No phone calls, please. SHOCKEY MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Full-time Fast paced podiatry practices in Reston & Manassas seeks friendly organized task oriented people to assist with patient care and front office work. Full benefits to include paid medical. Call Amanda 703-368-7166 Fax resume and salary req's to 703-368-5103 or email donanddonna2002 ^ netzero.com F/T Medical Assistant Experienced only! Gainesville. Benefits. Fax resume: 703-754-1105 File Clerk for busy physicians office. Medical office exp preferred. FT 9-5. Fax resume to 540-349-4683 CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Opening for RN/LPN PT on 11-7 shift Openings for CNAs PT on 7-3 and 3-11 shifts Come work in a caring and supportive environment, known for its quality care! Contact: Wanda Stover (540)825-2411 WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: * UNIT MANAGER, RN ♦ CHARGE NURSE - RN or LPN ❖ HOUSEKEEPING AIDE * LAUNDRY AIDE We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay, PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts, STD, 1TD, 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@faiic|u ierhospital.org REGISTERED NURSE Full or Part time openings in our Ambulatory Surgical Center. Previous OR Expenence Preferred-Willing to train the exceptional candidate Excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to grow in skin and knowledge of perioperative nursing. Applicants with ative, postoperative, and critical care skills are an asset, requires current Licensure in the Commonwealth of VA ed Nurse. BLS and ACLS are required. Days Only, y-Friday schedule with no call or weekends. MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT MA to assist Physicians with patient care in our clinical area. General duties to include casting, suture removal, scheduling tests and referrals as well as chart management, prior experience with an EMR system a plus. Would prefer Certified Nursing Assistant but wiH consider someone with prior office expenence EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROVIDED. (FULL TIME Employees receive fully paid employee health insurance) SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. To team more about BROA please visit our website at www.broava.com To apply, forward resume to: Attn: L. Spence Fax: (540)347-0492 52 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186 lspence@broava.com V. /— 545 V_ \ Full Time Employment J ASSISTANT KENNEL MANAGER very upscale boarding Kennel in Warrenton needs an Assistant Manager Experienced preferred, grooming abilities are a plus. Weekends and holidays are a must. Please fax resume to: Etta @ 540-347-8591 Project Associate MH/MR/SAS Temporary, PT position in Division of Mental Health. Provide medical records auditing, filing, data entry, processing of mental health records and criminal justice records for submission to program grantors.On-site hours conducted at Mental Health Center in Leesburg, VA and District 25 Office of Probation and Parole in Leesburg Occasional travel to Greenbelt, MD may be required for training in data management systems. Excellent attention to detail, ability to work in varied environments Hours to be negotiated. High school diploma and four years directly related experience Additional position-related coursework preferred Contingent on satisfactory results of verification of past and or current education. TB screening, driving record and a valid driver's license, criminal background check. (Hiring Range: $15 70 $20 42) 07-P203-168 Closes: 07-13,07. Visit our on-line employment center- at www.loudoun gov for additional information and to apply Public Information Specialist Library Services FT position with Public Library s Program ming and Public Information Division Assisi with promotion and marketing of the Loudoun County Public Library System, us activities and services. Assist with viable fund-raising opportunities, including grants, gifts, partnerships and awards. Work with supervisor to develop and coordinate in novative programming for Library System, including presentations, exhibits, and special events in support of youth services, adult, and outreach activities Coordinate production of all library materials and pub lications Coordinate purchasing for Library Programming and is an active participant in division budget development and budget analysis. Associate s Degree with coursework in (ob related field with at least two vears of job related experience. (Hiring Range: $35,451 - $47,858) 07-P346-170 Closes: 07/13/07 Visit our on line employment center at wwvvioudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. GRANTS ACCOUNTING George Washington U. VA Campus is searching for a candidate to administer award activities and financial analyses. The duties include monitoring budgets related to grants. Qualifications: 3 plus yrs of grants and/or acctg exp. and a g?=degrce (or suitable exp). Send inquiries to tarn hush @ ncac.gov.edu PEST TECHNICIAN We offer top pay in industry, benefits including health & dental, vacation & company vehicle provided. Good driving record required. 703-335-9161 / 540-347-9724 AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN needed for heated/cooled shop. Exp needed in fitting and welding body panels, block and painting. Serious inquiries only. Please contact David at 703.490.6917 or 703.906.1222 Plumbing Superintendent Contractor in Marshall, VA seeking experienced individual with strong management and team building skills. Top pay. plus benefits. Company Truck. Please email resume to FredBordenJr@FWBorden.com or call 540-364-4488, ext 102 Administrative Assistant Property Development Business in Rixeyville. Must have good, solid office skills. Excellent pay and benifits for right candidate. Fax or e-mail resumes to 540-937-7011 or northcliffarm@vahoo.com FRONT DESK CLERK Must be reliable & dependable to able to work nights & weekends. Benefits available, opportunity for the right people! Retirees welcome! COMFORT INN 540-349-8900 Previous applicants need not apply Excellent Great Company-Great Benefits S. W. Rodgers Co is now hiring for the following positions: EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment LUBE TECHNICIAN and HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: Dozer, Loader, Excavator and Tree Chipper. Experience is a must. Call HR at 703-591-8400, ext 1125 EOE Prep Cook PM Shift, Full-time Knowledge of cooking, positive attitude, attention to detail, learn quickly and work at a fast pace. Sous Chef, Full-time Minimum 3 years cooking experience with management experience, advanced knowledge of culinary terms and international cuisine. great organizational/communication skills, be a team leader, verv good attention to detail, ordering/inventors experience. Vuit or website at http:'/ /www. anile orf^Zactivities Zfoodproject. htm and click on our seasonal recipes to learn more about our mission. Qualified applicants apply to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road, Wanenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540-128-7113 E-mail — HRtfi airlie.com r, MECHANICS as well as EXPERIENCED ACCOUNT MANAGER Mindwrap, a leading provider of crossplatform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows computers, seeks a talented account manager to work at our Flint Hill VA offices. Responsibilities will include maintaining regular contact with existing users of our Optix systems to sell additional products, training, and services, as well a performing related business development activities. Will coordinate with our Customer Services department to produce upgrade specifications, implementation plans, and delivery schedules. Will work with our Marketing manager to assist in the creation of success stones, case studies, and news releases. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and project a personable, professional attitude You should have the ability to quickly learn the benefits of our products in order to match them with client needs. Effective wnting and presentation skills will be needed to accomplish the goals for this position Two years of similar experience and knowledge of enterprise software products is highly desired. Email your resume to: jobs71@ mindwrap.com. Or mail Mindwrap, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, Job Code: S071, PO Box 430 Hint Hill, VA 22627, Fax (540) 675-3130.

f 945 V_ FARM BUREAU /IB GIN IA MEMBER SERVICE SPECIALIST Virginia Farm Bureau has an excellent career opportunity available in our Rappahanock office The Member Service Specialist position provides assistance to the county insurance staff in the solicitation, processing and servicing of our insurance products. Additionally, this position provides administrative support to the County President and County Board of Directors Qualifications include a minimum of one year administrative experience, proven competence in MsWord and Excel, strong customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and a positive attitude. P&C license preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical/dental insurance on your first day 401k with match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts. For consideration please send resume with cover letter to: Virginia Farm Bureau , HR-MSSR 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238 ckerr@vafb.com 804-290-1090 Equal Opportunity Employer Officers [>n:i nit \, i in m mut [»,i, in lm air travelers. airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13.41 per hour Plus Benefits lIncludes IX.sWe l ocality Pay) Minimum Rcquueiiwnts *1 N < ‘m/cndnp or l S National • High school diploma. Cil-.O or equivalent. 01 ..ii, \c.u oi security or aviation screening experience • luVrlish proiicu *:. \ • Pi • employment medical evaluation * • P:tsx i l\)» kerotindA icdit check Please apply online ar »wvv.tsajobs.com l-SOO -XX7-I895 Tl\: I-KOO-8X7-5506 Transportation ;,»i Security Admmotrjit'ofl f'SA in an Equal Opportunity Employer. I 'Ctl (tfficers pro, nit' \o ttt i!\ ant I pmu : in >« fm on travelers, airports and aircraft. Part- l ime: Starting at $ 13.41 per hour Plus Benefits ilnchides IH.SWr locality Pay) Full-Time Split Shift: Starting at $2*J.X75 per year Plus Benefits (Includes Xl 'e Recruitment Incentive and IS.59^ Locality Pay) The Recruitment Incentive is based on Hre of basic pay; and indefinite continuation of the payment is contingent upon approved funding. Minimum Requirenwrih I s ( in/cndupoi I S National • High school diploma. GKDor ei|uitajt’iir. oi . nc w.trM i .uju . <>i .i\i.u;on 'craning experience • English proftcicfXA • Pre empi*". mein ■ ;«•%!. tl c ..tltt.ii!>»n • Pass a background/credit check Please appl.v <»nlin*' at Hwu.tsajohs.com I-8IM>-SX7-1 Hl)5: I I \ : l-StH)-887-550h Trails^ >ri it u >n Seeurifv Administration TSA in .ui Itftul t Ipportuimv E-mpk*ycr Iliip CAPTURE THE INFORMATION A’ ANACOMP* ▲TATAfATATATATATATAT Day Support Specialist MH/MR/SAS Position requires working with mentally disabled adults in day support program. Supporting consumers in community basedactivities. Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. Six months experience in related mental retardation program or setting preferred. Contingent on satisfactory results of a verification of past and/or current education, TB screening, driving record and a valid driver's license, and criminal background check. Will be required to pass CPR/first aid certification, med waiver, TOVA (Therapeutic Options of Virginia), HIPAA and Medication Administration Certification training. (Hiring Range: $31,448-$42,455) 07-S155-169 Closes 07/13/07. Visit our on-line employment center at www.lotidoun.gov for additional information and to apply. ATATATATATATATAfAT ENGINEER/ TECHNICIAN To operate CNC Machine. Welding, Forklifts, Cranes Experience pref. but not req; Will train Great starting salary and benefits NEKA, Inc, Dulles, VA (703) 661-2701 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING Duties include: carrying out the decision of our Director, scheduling of duties and responsibilities, supervision of each of our rooms to ensure the highest quality of service expected by our distinguished guests. Requires a BA and one year of experience in job offered. FT position $28,588/yr. Email resumes to: Mr. Kyle Balsis of The Inn at Little Washington, hr@theinnatlittlewashinQton.com Airlie Conference Center We are getting ready for our busy summer season and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our outstanding team. Airlie offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including 401k, tuition assistance, meals, vacation, incentive program and a great work environment. Positions may require flexible hours, with some weekends and holidays. Night Auditor The position is for Friday and Saturday evening from 11pm to 7 am. Ability to work independently is strongly required. Computer and customer service skills are a plus. Please apply to: Airlie Center 6809 Airlie Road; Warrenton, VA 20187 540-347-1300 540-428-7113 fax HR@Airlie.com Equal Opportunity Employer CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ✓Tired of commuting1 ✓Want to work for a local company with a long standing history in the community1 ✓✓Let's talk!! We are an equal opportunity employer looking for an experienced Customer Service Representative, preferably with a background in plumbing and/or HVAC. Qualified applicant must have pleasant phone voice and ability to handle customer calls quickly and efficiendy in our fast-paced environment. Computer knowledge a must! We are a progressive, customer service oriented company with many opportunities for a person who is caring, motivated and seeks a challenge. We offer excellent wages, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid sick days and paid holidays. Email your resume ts: toldfather@appletoncampbcll.cam for immediate consideration. JBntesL Community Newspapers Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke and Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Administrative Assistant | FT - Alexandria, VA Advertising Executive | FT - Reston, Leesburg, Alexandria, Berryville, Rappahannock. Culpeper, and Warrenton, VA Assistant Circulation Manager | FT - Reston, VA Copy Editor | ft - Reston, VA Dispatch Supervisor | pt - Reston. VA Human Resources Manager | FT - Herndon, VA m Online Advertising Executive | FT - Reston. VA Editor | FT - Alexandria, VA Recruitment Advertising Executive | ft, pt Reston and Leesburg, VA Receptionist | ft-Herndon,VA www.TImesCommunityxb lufi sends >and Interested applicants sho requirements to: Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Road { Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: HumanResource#timespapers.com ?/ Fax to: 703.435.9754 JMS/l No phone calls please. ^ All resumes will be entered into our resume data Times Community Newspapers is and Equal Opportunity limes Community /—' 545 V_ FINANCE CFO Conservation finance company with a unique market offering seeks CFO for its Middleburg, VA office. Candidates should have experience in financial management, capital marketing and financial analysis of risk and opportunities. Send resume/ inquiries to: debbie@ c2invest.net FRESH AIR Don't get stuck in some stale office. Join Clark Assoc. Invisible Fence Team. We Provide The Tools The Truck The Training The Vacation The Health The Dental The Retirement YOU PROVIDE The Driving Record The Great Attitude The Hard Work Can for Details 703-968-6500 PARTS DRIVER for JK Distributors in our Warrenton location. Call for info (703)845*0649 (540)347-3388 Stained Glass Studio looking for individual that can travel and work on stained glass restoration projects. Individual must have a good driving record and general construction/ carpentry skills. Please call : 540-638-3756 M-F 8:00-4:30 for interviews. Technician's Assistant Chantilly integrator needs a trustworthy Technician's Assistant. Mechanically inclined with basic hand tools. Heavy travel is possible. Clear driving record and background check required. Will train. Exc benefits, www.ctsi-usa.com. Fax resumes: 703-431-3396 Attn: HR or email Jobs@ctsj-osa.coni EOE Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-351-0121 Triumph 1975, 1500 Spitfire convertable. new tires, battery, water pump. Wh/BIk. $7500. (540)788-4844 01 Chrysler PT Cruiser Ltd Ed, Moon roof, Ittir, PS. CD. ABS 4W Prem wls Auto 4cyl 2.4L Great Cond! $6,900 703-626-4306 05 Chysier Sebring Convertible: Auto, 6 cyl. fully loaded. Warranty. Great cond. All maint records. $12,900/OBO. Geoff 571-283-4045. 05 Honda Civic EX Coupe, 32.5K. Auto, ext. Warranty, estimate 39MPG hwy, $14,500. (540)829-9096 1972 Plymouth Furry 3, awesome car, only 68K original mi, immac int, body good cond, 20in rims, pimpn. $lOK/obo. (571)258-9117 1987 Volvo 740 wagon, 195K mis, grey, needs rear end work, AT, $1200540-229-0109 1989 Volvo-240DL, blue 4dr sedan, fir stick shift, 229.5K mi, new battery, 4cyl. sun/ moon roof, am/fm stereo, CD, current VA inspection, needs some cosmetic work. $1495. (540)439-3259 1990 Ford Festiva. runs good, dependable par, only 130K, moving. $2000/obo. (571)258-9117 1995 Acura Integra LS hatchback, 125K, good cond. $3000/obo. (540)428-1053 1996 Honda Civic DX, 2dr hatchback, 109K mi, runs great, $4100/ ObQ. (540)429-1107 1996 Toyota Camry LE, Champagne, exc cond, 1 owner, well maint, svc rcrds, runs grt. $3600. (540)349-3972 1997 Porsche 911, Cabriolet, dark blue, loaded, Tiptronic Zenon, 92K mis. Very good cond. $25,000. 540-272-0200 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, AWD. V8, 4dr, all pwr, white ext, 7/08 VA safety sticker. $3895. (540)439-3259 2004 LINCOLN LS. light green, V6, 15K mis, fully loaded.$l 7,000. (703)244-3773 2005 Toyota Prius, red, 30,900mi, nav, smart key, much more. $ 1 9,9 9 5,OBO. (540)905-1040 79 BMW, 633CSI, 2 dr coupe. Black exterior & interior Best offer on E-bay ending 7/15 at 7pm EST. 88 Cutlass Clara Red. 4DR, V6, 3.8L, 218K Gd cond. def radio, missing small window in back 1 owner $1000 OBO 703-754-6578 '90 Lincoln TownCar: 140k orig miles.Lthr int. Body good condition. New brakes. $2800/ OBO 304-839-2378. '92 BMW, 325I, gold, tan Ither inter, blk tinted wind, keyless entry & auto start, $3000/obo. 540-522-7792 '94 Nissan Altima: Runs great, new tires, timing chain. $1800/060. (571)432-6056. "94 Pontiac Firebird: Orig Loudoun owr. Excel cond. Gar kept. 42k mi. 5spd trans, T-tops. $5200. (540)554-2280. 98 Mazda 626 LX gm, beige inter, 4 dr. V6, auto, loaded. 120K mis, grt cond., $3500. 540-347-5474. Cadillac 1997 SLS: V8, AT, 4 dr, gold, beige Ithr interior, 83K mi. exc cond, gar kept. $7250 703-380-7383. Ford, 2002, ZX2. 42K miles. Blue, sunroof. $5,800. 703-732-1788 Ford Escape XLT 4x4. Red.86 5k,airbags,pw. win.,locks &drs. cd/ac Exc. cond .$7,999,703 431 0090 Mercury, 96 Sable, 4dr. sunroof, Ithr seats. 86K orig. mi. Very clean. $2350. Call Mr. Bradley 540-822-5809. Nissan 2003 Touring 3502, 39K. exc cond, ext. warranty. Black Cherry metallic. 304-283-2778. Toyota 01 Camry CE. Silver, exc. cond. low mileage, great gas mi. $6,650. 703-303-3505: 540-338-5291. '03 32' Pioneer RV. mint cond. Sleeps 8, at great Beach cmpgmd 1yr PIF Enjoy right now $15,500 703-327-4238 1983 Sunllna Travel Trailer, 21 ft, very good cond. awning, new fridge/micro, stove/ oven, shower/tub. tanden axles. $2995. (540)253-9622 1994 Winnebago Adventurer 32ft, grt cond. low mileage, must see. priced to sell. $19K/obo. (540)825-4688 2004 30ft. Winnebago. 12.300mi. 2 slideouts, sleeps 6. $54K/obo. (540)439-3312 2004 WILDWOOD LE 26ft. Queen Bed.2 Bunks. FBA,Sleep/ Sofa.Dinett/Bed.Fridg/ Freezer, Outside Shower &Grill, Full Slide,Plenty of storage.EC. $15,000 OBO 540-822-9027 90 VW Rialta. 55k/mi, 22ft. 17mpg, exel cond w/generator, well equipt. sleeps 4. $ 2 5,9 0 0. 571-261-2705. 97 Dumptruck, Chevy,' 20,600mi Red Cat 3116 6.6. Eaton 5 spd,. air brakes, seat, gate, Henderson 12ft. body, 35ton telehoist. $30K. (540)937-4383 2000 HD Fat Boy w/ accessories, black ice, runs grt, 106 Stroker, over $21K in bike, will sacrifice at $13,750/ obo. (540)428-9570 (540)347-7396 2002 Suzuki Katana: 11,500mi, new tires, brakes, chain. $4000. 703-470-0466. Honda, 2003, VTX 1300. $6,000. 703-732-1788. Kandon Stand-up single motorcycle trailer, tike new, black, spare ti/e i n c I. $ 1 80 0 . (540)439-6505 ATV'a for sale. 06 Honda 680 Rincon, only 4 hrs w/ plow & winch still in box $7,500. 06 Honda 350 Rancher only 3 hrs $4,400. 571-259-6834 Honda 90 ATV. red, $700. Honda XR100 dirt bike, red, $1000. Both in Exc cond. (540)349-8509 02 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD, Lthr, moonrf, 3rd seat, 62K New Tires, Green Excel cond 703-771-8105 $10,950 sct286@aol.com 02 Ford SUV 4WD Excellent Cond. Same as new. loaded w/ everything. $8,000 540-687-6418 03 Lincoln Navigator Fully Loaded & Nav Sys. Excel) cond-must sell! 45Kmls $26K 571-259-6834 2002 Dodge Durango SLT. loaded. 89K. $ 1 0,8 0 0. (540)439-3543 (540)270-8678 95 Hlnan Pathfinder LWO V6, 4DR, Auto. AM/FM Cass. AC. Reliable, New Battery, Starter. Brake pads. Alarm, 140K mi. $3600 954-461-9590 BMW 2003, X5, white. AT, loaded, outstanding cond. Ext. warr. 35K mis. $31,000 060.(540)428-2845 IEEP 1998 GRAND CHEROKEE: Pwr roof, windows & locks, Ithr, 78K. exc. cond. $5800. 703-941-2140. Hasan X-Terra, 4WD, green, new tires, new rear-end, no body damage, runs good. Take over payments. Call 540-338-4268 2006 Amartcamp lite 18 ft. Travel Trailer: fully loaded. As new cond. $7500/obo. Can Dave @ 703-819-4136. Fifth Wheal Trailer, 01, 26.5'. Fleetwood Prowler, Elec Jacks, Rear bath, Awning, Microwave, Ducted heat & AC. AM/FM/CD Unit. Dinette / Sofa slide out,, water heater bypass, spare tire, ladder, bike lack, nice cond, wiU de-. liver from Jeffersonton.; S12K. 540-349-9406 05 Toyota Tacoma, dbl cab, tong bed w/ shed, 10,900 mis, like new, $ 2 4,9 0 0. (540)347-1656 06 Lincoln Mark LT, 4x4; luxury, Blk clear-; coat,immaculate, 6Kmis. Garg kept.' $34,200 540-848-5198-1 1979 Font F-150, truck.: 4 spd, radio. $1200.: 540-229-0109 t 1984 Oodgo Ram; Charger Prospector,; snow plow, 70K, 4WD,* PW, PS, tilt PL, 318eng V8. 5.2L. $3,000.: (540)752-9549 1999 Dodge Ram 2500,: 4WD, quad cab SLT.; • custom wheels/tires,: 101k, grt end. $10,700*. (540)439-9769 : 2002 Chevy 1 ton Dut-; ley, 4dr Silverado,; Duramax diesel, 73K.* $27,500. 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