Rappahannock News, September 27, 2007

129th Year ... No. 39 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 WWW.RAPPNEWS.COM * 50 CENTS Who’s This will serve as the first in a series of articles focusing on the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office as election day approaches. By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer With Nov. 6 a short 40 days away, it’s getting closer to the time when Rappahannock citizens will have to choose the county’s next sheriff. For the first time in more than 30 years, Rappahannock has a sheriff's race without any incumbents. Sheriff Larry Sherertz is retiring after two terms in office and three candidates - Connie Compton Smith, Chris Williams and J.C. Welch — are vying for the position. The public will have an opportunity to meet Smith, Williams and Welch at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the auditorium at Rappahannock County High School. The Rappahannock News is sponsoring a forum that will give the candidates a chance to introduce themselves, elaborate on their hopes for the sheriff’s office and address questions submitted by Rappahannock citizens. The three candidates have a lot in common. All of them are lifelong residents of Rappahannock. County. All of them have been or are employed in the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. And all of them are graduates of Rappahannock County High S&fifiL._ w . Lt. Connie -Compton Smith, a 1985 graduate of RCHS, started working in the sheriff’s office as a dispatcher in 1988. The 40-year-old Amissville resident has been the office’s lead investigator since 2000. Maj. Chris Williams graduated from RCHS in 1987 and has worked in the sheriff’s office since 1988. For the past nine years, the 38-year-old Chester Gap resident has served as (at**natutw tnce of BfOSJOO (Sg jpWca^on COVJWTf *sSwtff county stiffs ofte® wgs:s~ and 562,306 pe^eaf plus benefits ClASSff £)S WC ,a«^oU TOO (0-3^ **' sawr-^’ ^ votes To and ofitet onHovumi •-W SSjfpp gat*Pf ':M-; :?%^r locali C cJVneo Ucens Vance Gua« noun ary 5 Sources: Rappahannock County Fiscal 2008 Budget, yirginia State Police Rappahannock News Staff Graphic/Steve Wheat Mark your calendars * What: A forum with the three candidates running for Rappahannock County sheriff * When: 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2 * Where: Rappahannock County High School Auditorium * Who: Lt. Connie Compton Smith, Maj. Chris Williams, Sgt. J.C. Welch * Why: To give Rappahannock voters a chance to meet the candidates before Election Day, which is Nov. 6 Next? the office’s chief deputy, which is a position second in command to the sheriff. Sgt. J.C. Welch is a 1994 graduate of RCHS. The 31-year-old Sperryville resident worked as a road deputy in Rappahannock for four years before moving to the Culpeper Police Department, where his responsibilities include supervising officers and investigations. Responsibilities Sherertz has worked with all three candidates, but has not announced an endorsement for one candidate over another. However, he did have something to say about what a sheriff needs to be successful. “A person has to possess a variety of different leadership skills to be sheriff,” Sherertz said. Those qualities include credibility, sincerity, experience and the ability to be fair and impartial when dealing with the public. Good communication skills are also a must. “I think the sheriff has to be a good listener, not just a good talker,” he said. The office is not a political prize, he said. It belongs to the citizens of Rappahannock County, and the community plays an integral role in helping the RCSO be effective. “It’s only through this spirit of cooperation that we can continue to enjoy the quality of life that we do " he said. The sheriff also needs to be skilled at delegating tasks and hiring quality deputies to work for the office. “There’s a lot of work involved in this that the public doesn’t know about,” Sherertz said. “The sheriff can’t do it all him or herself, and See SHERIFF, Page A3 Rappahannock News Staff Pfioto/Matt Pelkey. WELL OF PROBLEMS: The Washington pump house on Harris Hollow Road. Pump dispute a headache for council By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer A new, $4,500 water pump is sitting in Culpeper. It was ordered for the Town of Washington after an electrical short at the town’s pump house left residents with a dwindling water supply. But the pump that broke is now fixed, and the town council isn’t sure what to do with the new one. Craig Jebson, president of the company that repaired the broken pump, said that the trouble started on the night of.Aug. 16, when lightning struck somewhere near the pump house on Harris Hollow Road outside the Town of Washington. The charge traveled down power lines leading into the well and caused the water pump to short circuit, he said. Jebson’s company, Country Water Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) *1 Systems, which the Town of Washington contracts to handle See PUMP, Page A3 The Claiborne House The Presidential Suite at the Inn is dedicated in memory of New York Times food journalist Craig Claiborne. See Page B1. Board tackles easement backlog By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer Until recently, Phil Irwin hadn’t had too much trouble putting his land into easement. Irwin owns Caledonia Farm, a historic bed and breakfast set on 115 pastoral acres outside of Flint Hill, and the Virginia Outdoors Foundation was happy to hold the land in conservation easement to preserve its rural beauty. But increasing demand from Virginia landowners for conservation agreements like Irwin’s has stretched thin the landholding group’s resources. Now close to 200 properties are on its waiting list for easement consideration, said Leslie Grayson, its deputy director of easements in Warrenton. A recent move by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors may protect properties critical to conservation efforts and help a few property owners stuck in the backlog. But not all property owners interested in easements will find relief, and according to the board, that wasn’t the point. At its meeting on Sept. 5, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors agreed to consider coholding easement properties with I Rappahannock News Staff Photo Matt Peikey MY LAND: Phil Irwin on his property at Caledonia Farm. the Piedmont Environmental Council. The board is targeting properties with high conservation values, and environmental and preservation advocates say this may help protect lands with important conservation characteristics that are currently neglected by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Phil Irwin’s property, however, may not make the cut. Bound to the land Irwin put his first parcel of land See EASEMENT, Page A3 Ballet at Belle Mead Meghan Cupp spends her Monday afternoons at Belle Meade doing what she loves best - teaching ballet See Page B1. All Chopin If you love piano music and particularly the vibrancy and complexity of Polish composer Frederic Chopin, come Oct 6. See Page A7. Panthers down The Panthers fell to 0-3 on the season after losing to Bishop Walsh 23-6 but there are more games to come. See Page A8.

Cloniger sentenced to life in prison By Kevin Allen Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ira Wayne Cloniger wept and pleaded for Judge Jeffrey Parker to send him to a mental institution. Public defender Bonnie Hoffman argued, as she did during Cloniger’s trial, that the 44-year-old man was blinded by drunkenness and rage when he stabbed his friend Edward Carlton Fletcher Jr. on July 2, 2006. Several witnesses testified that Cloniger has undergone a religious conversion and changed his ways since being arrested for the murder 14 months ago. But when it was all said and done, Parker agreed with what the jury recommended in January: that Cloniger be sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The judge’s decision came after a 2 1/2-hour proceeding in which the defense called four witnesses. Cloniger, who did not testify during his trial, also delivered a monologue that went on for roughly 30 minutes. Hoffman called Cloniger’s girlfriend, Helen Pierce, his r mother, Annabelle Cloniger, a former employer, Paul Berghaus, and Shirley Alger, the chaplain at the Page County Jail. The witnesses attempted to paint a picture of Cloniger as a hard-working, religious person who has suffered from alcoholism and an abusive upbringing. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke did not call any witnesses Friday. He emphasized Cloniger’s long criminal history, which began when he was 16 years old and includes several violent offenses. “The odds of rehabilitating Mr. Cloniger are slim to none," Luke said. “We have to protect the public and there’s only one way to do that. He needs to be put away where he can’t harm anyone else." Luke recounted how Cloniger stabbed Fletcher inside a Gid Brown Hollow house and then dragged the 29-year-old to the porch where he urinated on him and talked about burning the body. “There has not been one sign of remorse,” the commonwealth’s attorney said. County and Town IV • On Monday, Oct. 1, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p.m. session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. Both meetings will be at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. AGENDA 2 p.m. meeting About Our Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell David Cubbage, VDoT Jerry Sims, Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries - Deer and Bear Population Old Business - Update on Dominion power line proposal - Broadband/Internet Access Study - Discussion of Rappahannock County and School Funding Team - Scrabble School Update - Regional Jail Update - Formation of Jail Authority New Business - Rappahannock NonProfit Center, Rappahannock Link Proposal - Proposed New VdoT Access Requirements - HAVA II, Help America Ieetings and Notices Vote Act Appointments • Citizen Representative, Public Safety Committee - Recreational Facilities Authority, John Norman and Margy Day eligible for reappointment Correspondence - Letter re: Virginia Landmark Status for Scrabble School - Statewide VdoT Six Year Plan Meeting Information - September Building Permit Report Accounts Closed Session-2.2-3711 A. (7) Consultation with legal counsel concerning the Dominion Powerline case and potential zoning enforcement case(s) 7 p.m. meeting - SE#07-06-03 Scruton Conference Center - Code Amendment Open Burning Ban provisions - Code Amendment Personal Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire & Rescue Members • On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. V Look for signs on Rt 211. We are off Long Mt. Rd on Walnut Grove Lane. Washington. V'A “OPEN HOUSE” EASTWOODS NURSERIES Specializing in Japanese Maples invites you to visit September 28,29 & 30 10-4 pjn. 540-675-1234 www.japanesemaples.com A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 18, EMERGENCIES, OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Board ot Superv isors of Rappahannock County. Virginia, proposes to hold a public hearing on Monday, October l, 2007 at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, at 7:00PM, to consider the following amendment to the Rappahannock County Code. The proposed amendment creates a new § 18-3. Article III 818-3 Declarations of local open burning emergencies. The County Administrator may, upon recommendation of the local forest warden appointed pursuant to 910-1135, if the forestlands, brush lands and fields within the county have become so dry u to create a serious fire hazard endangering lives and property within the county, declare a open burning emergency and prohibit any ratification from engaging in any open burning until the provided, however, such declaration shall be subject to by the board of supervisors at its next regularly All interested persons am invited to attend and to make comment, or to address their comments in writing to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors at PO Box 519. Washington, VA 22747. or to jwmccarthy Orappahannockcountv va.gov. By ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Hoffman argued that Cloniger ' acted violently because Pierce said Fletcher had raped her. The public defender also played up the possibility that Cloniger could be rehabilitated. “People change, sometimes late in life and sometimes through unusual circumstances,” Hoffman said. “I ask the court to be mindful of what led to the incident that night,” she continued. “This isn’t a case motivated by some petty slight. ... This is a case motivated by a very visceral reaction.” During his monologue, Cloniger talked about his upbringing under an abusive father, the events of July 2, 2006, and his trial. Although his alcoholic father was brutal, Cloniger still idolized him. He instilled what Cloniger described as a vigilante-style right to defend one’s family. “You protected your family at all costs,” he said. “You never called the law.” When Cloniger was a boy, his father put a pistol up to his nose and shot him. At the trial following the incident, the young Cloniger said he loved his father and forgave him. The case was dismissed. Cloniger also described what was going through his mind the night of Fletcher’s murder. “I remember being woke up, punched in the ribs. Helen said, ‘He raped me, he raped me!’ I went inside and it was done. We were freaking out,” he remembered. As the sheriff’s deputies approached the house, Cloniger told Pierce to tell authorities what had happened. He then ran off into the mountains, eluding police for a week before being arrested on July 9, 2006. “My baby Helen was raped. I’d failed to protect my family because of alcohol. Now they need me and I can’t provide for them. I’ve let them down and let my father down,” Cloniger sobbed. Throughout the monologue, he referred to Pierce as his fiancee and Fletcher as his son. Cloniger also used the opportunity to criticize the way the prosecution handled his trial. He claimed Pierce was coerced into testifying in the prosecution’s favor in exchange for a lighter punishment for an offense she was facing in Clarke County. He said the prosecution’s three main witnesses were felons and lied during the trial. He criticized the local media, which called him armed and dangerous while he was loose following the murder. He said that depiction influenced the people who would later become jury members in his trial. “I could have been armed and dangerous, but I didn’t want to hurt anyone,” he said. “I was scared and just wanted my mommy because she’d know what to do.” Finally, Cloniger recited Bible verses and tried to convince the judge that he has changed his ways since the incident occurred in 2006. He told Parker that he needs help and begged the judge to send him to a mental institution. After the prosecution and defense concluded their arguments, Parker began by acknowledging that Cloniger had a rough upbringing and that he suffered from alcoholism. He said there may have been a time in a Wild West environment where society might have accepted Cloniger’s method of taking the law into his own hands. “We don’t live in that kind of environment,” Parker said. The judge also dismissed Cloniger’s claims of conversion. “The court has to decide based on your past actions and what you’ve done in this case,” Parker said. Pierce, who has had three of Cloniger’s children, rushed out of the courtroom in tears when Parker announced the sentence. Parker told Hoffman that she has 30 days to appeal his decision. After the sentencing, Fletcher’s family members said they were satisfied with Cloniger’s punishment. “He deserved what he got,” said Fletcher’s uncle Kelvin Carbaugh. “It’s bad that he killed him, but then he [urinated] in his face before he died and then talked about burning him.” Carbaugh spoke calmly about the case and also expressed sympathy for Cloniger’s family. “You know, there’s no winners,” he said. “Not only did he destroy part of us but he hurt his own family, too.” E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers. com Police Briefs Drunk in court Thornton Lee Costello was arrested by Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office Deputy Angela Deavers at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18 for being drunk in public. The 56-year-old Round Hill man was at the Rappahannock County Courthouse to be arraigned for a bond violation at the time of the arrest. Bogus checks A woman on Aileen Road received some mail last week that was too good to be true. She received four travelers cheeks, each worth $500, that did not have a return address attached with them. The woman tried to cash one of the checks at a bank, but some bank employees told her the check was counterfeit. Representatives from the RCSO went to her house on Sept. 18 and confiscated the remaining three checks and Maj. Chris Williams contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Williams said the incident is part of a scam that has also been reported in Frederick and Warren counties. Whoever is sending the checks usually follows the mailing with a call to request that some of the supposed value of the checks be sent back to them. If anyone receives suspicious travelers checks in the mail, they should call the RCSO at 675-5300. Slate Mills burglary A woman on Slate Mills Road called the RCSO at 6:25 p.m. on Sept. 20 to report that her home had been burglarized. She told the sheriff's office that she was missing several bottles of wine and liquor, some loose change and some jewelry. The missing jewelry was a black-sapphire ring and an antique necklace with a honey-colored stone the size of a 50-cent piece. Sgt. Mark Currence said the victim assumes the perpetrator entered the house through a side door, but there were no signs of a forced entry. Violating probation > Nathaniel D. Corbin, 21, of 3677 Slate Mills Road, was arrested at 3:50 p.m. on Friday at his home on a capias for violating a court order. At 11 a.m. that same day, Corbin was found to be intoxicated, which is a violation of his probation. Crest Hill crash Jamie Brust, 20, of Reston, was charged with failure to maintain proper control of his vehicle Friday after he ran off Crest Hill Road on his 2006 Suzuki SV650. Brust was traveling westbound at 5:15 p.m. when he lost control on a curve in the road and hit a fence. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained minor injuries, but did not need to be transported for medical attention. State Trooper Phillip Thomas reported to the scene. His report said Brust was not speeding at the time of the accident. Brust’s motorcycle incurred an estimated $4,500 worth of damage. Caught smoking Two 16-year-olds were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and tobacco after being caught with the items Sunday morning behind Lombardy Restaurant in Amissville. A passerby noticed a car behind the restaurant and persons with a flashlight in the area and called the RCSO to report the suspicious activity. Deputy ' Angela Deavers and Sgt. Chuck Moore reported to the scene and found three minors on the premises. One of the suspects fled and the other two were arrested. Sheriff Larry Sherertz said the third suspect has since been identified. 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Sheriff From Page Al needs to make good choices for his or her staff.” The sheriff is responsible for a great deal of paperwork, but still works in the field as a supervisor when necessary. Numbers Rappahannock’s new sheriff wifi oversee a budget of $1,943,016 and an office and jail with a total of 23 full-time sworn officers, one part-time officer to provide court securiPump From Page Al water-related problems, received a call the next day when the broken pump was discovered. Jebson traveled to the pump site. “It was obviously a short in the well,” he said. “We couldn’t tell whether it was a wire or a pump motor, so we had to plan for both.” The pump house provides water to Washington residents, and Jebson said the 225,000-gallon reservoir had only a few days of water left. He said he had no luck finding a temporary pump and ordered a new one that day. He said that the new pump would have arrived about a day after the reservoir ran out of water, and the longer he waited to place the order, the longer Washington residents might have been without water. “I ordered the pump and motor to make sure I got that moving,” he said. The next day Country Water Systems pulled the pump out of the ground and determined that only the pump wiring needed to be fixed, Jebson said. Country Water Systems made the repairs and the pump was up and running that day, he said, but the new pump had already Easement From Page A1 at Caledonia Farm into easement in 1973, just seven years after the Virginia General Assembly created the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to "preserve the natural, scenic, historic, open-space and recreational areas of the Commonwealth.” The Virginia Outdoors Foundation now holds the greatest proportion of easement properties in Rappahannock County. He later bought adjacent land and put the newly acquired plots into easement. He last put property into easement in 2004. "Every time I bought a piece of land it went into easement,” he said. "That’s the only way you can protect land.” A few months ago, Irwin inquired with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation about an easement agreement for a new 20-acre parcel bordering his Caledonia Farm property He said he was told that the land was too small, that Virginia Outdoors Foundation was only considering properties of at least 100 acres. Irwin is now hoping to enter into an easement agreement with another landholding body though the handful of other organizations that hold easements typically specialize in properties with ty and one part-time patrol officer. Seven of the office’s employees are road deputies. The commonwealth recommends having one road deputy per 1,500 residents, but pays for every county to have a minimum of six road deputies. County Administrator John McCarthy said the Board of Supervisors authorized an additional road deputy for the sheriffs office in 2005 to ensure 24-hour coverage for the county. One shift was open when the office had just six road deputies, he said. The remainder of the sher been ordered. Washington Mayor Eugene Leggett gave the OK to place the order. “We didn’t know what the problem was,” Leggett said. He said he acted on his own authority, notifying the Washington Town Council later, before its next meeting. “We didn’t have a meeting until September,” he said. “For the meantime we took care of it. It was an emergency.” Town Clerk Laura Dodd said the town paid $5,776 to repair the broken pump. Country Water Systems charged an additional amount for the repairs because they were unscheduled and occurred on a weekend. Dodd said that the town’s insurance will pay all but $500 of the repair costs. She said that the Town of Washington has not yet. paid for the new $4,545, eight-footlong pump that Country Water systems ordered. She said the town is under no obligation to purchase the pump, but the current pump is over 15 years old, and town council members have considered replacing it because of its age. But some council members see little value in making the switch. “If the pump is fine and it’s ifFs office employees work in connection with the jail, as dispatchers or perform other tasks in the office. The jail also has one civilian employee that prepares food for inmates. Of Virginia’s 95 counties, Rappahannock is Qne of 42 that does not have a town police department in addition to a county sheriff's office. Of those 42 counties, 11 have a sheriff's office with fewer employees than the RCSO, according to a 2006 report by the Virginia State Police. Rappahannock has the fifthlowest population of any county in the commonwealth. worked for 15 years, why would we want to replace it?” said Town Treasurer Jerry Goebel, who has a vote on the council. Though if the town council decides not to buy the new pump, either the Town of Washington or Country Water Systems will have to pay a $685 restocking fee. Goebel doesn’t think the council should have to foot the bill. “We contracted someone to fix it; we don’t know anything about it,” he said. “They misdiagnosed the problem, why should we pay the restocking fee?” Jebson said typically the customer pays the restocking fee, but Country Water Systems will pay it tf the town refuses. But in that case, he said, the company will not make any more emergency purchases for the town. “...[i]t was a decision made to benefit them,” he said. “And if they elect not to do it, I’ll know in the future not to make those decisions.” Mayor Leggett said the town council will consider what to do about the new pump and restocking fee at its next meeting on October 10. Email the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers.com Pat Wharton Southern Farm Bureau Lite Insurance Company has programs designed to fit your lifestyle and budget, regardless of your reasons to plan tor vuur family's financial future: Last expenses, mortgage protection, retirement, childrens education, or taxdeterred savings. Plus, your Farm Bureau Insurance Agent has the expertise and training - you expect from one of die nations top Lite Insurance Companies. Call today Helping You is what we do best. ISW1MM22S 11929 Lee Highway Sperry ville. VA 22790 • «Nl RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITIZEN APPOINTEE The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is seeking a citizen volunteer to work cm a committee composed of the Rappahannock County Sheriff. Emergency Manager, County Administrator, two members of the Board of Supervisors and a representative from the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association. The Board is seeking persons who are interested and preferably have experience with law enforcement and/or emergency response planning and incident management The Board expects that die committee will meet quarterly, after normal business hours. Interested persons are invited to contact their representative on the Board of Supervisors, or the County Administrator, John W. McCarthy, at (540) 675-5330. Robert P. Anderson, Chair, Stonewall-Hawthom District Ronald L. Frazier, Vice-Chair, Jackson District Roger Welch, Supervisor, Wakefield District S. Bryant Lee, Supervisor, Hampton District Edward D. Way land. Supervisor, Piedmont District (540) 987-8206 (540) 937-5983 (540) 675-3686 (540) 675-3178 (540) 987-9252 The Board hopes to make an i »K Mi«» tment at their October 1,2007 meeting. If Rappahannock joins with Shenandoah and Warren counties to build a regional jail, some of the positions at the Rappahannock County Jail will be moved to the regional jail. The people in those positions would be offered jobs at the new jail, McCarthy said. The sheriff’s budget is broken into two parts: one for the sherifFs office and one for the jail. For this fiscal year, the sheriff’s office has a budget of $899,005. The jail has a budget of $1,044,011. The commonwealth contributes $725,500 for the sheriffs office and jail operations. The federal government, fees and other grants provide some additional funding. In total, Rappahannock pays roughly $1.1 million for the sherifFs office and jail. The sheriff earns $62,306 a year plus benefits. As a constitutional officer, the sheriffs pay is determined by the State Compensation Board. Because Rappahannock’s population is under 10,000 people, the pay for constitutional officers in the county is at the lowest end of the pay scale set out by the board. Constitutional officers have no superiors, so in some respects the sheriff is the most powerful person in Rappahannock. Other constitutional officer positions in the county include commonwealth’s attorney, clerk of the court, commissioner of the revenue and treasurer. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, PROPOSING TO AMEND Chapter 151 “Taxation”, Article X “Motor Vehicle Titling Tax” of the Rappahannock County Code The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, proposes to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 1, 2007 at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, at 7:00PM. to consider the following amendment to the Rappahannock County Code. Amend §151-37 by adding, at the end of the existing section, a new paragraph: §151-37.1 Motor vehicles owned or leased by active or auxiliary members of volunteer rescue squads or volunteer fire departments established in Rappahannock County shall be separately classified for purposes of personal property taxation, as provided' in §58.1-3506 A., subparagraphs 15 and 16 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. One motor vehicle owned or leased by such member shall be exempt from personal property taxation provided all requirements of §58.1-3506 A., subparagraphs 15 and 16, are met. Only leased motor vehicles for which the member is responsible for payment of taxes shall qualify. AH interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment, or to address their comments in writing to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors at PO Box 519. Washington. 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Editorial & Opinion A4 September 27, 2007 -Eappafjannotfe dittosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER 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) 675-3068 e-mail: ashennanOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.rappnews.com ft THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Our View Putting on the star It should be a good crowd. This coming Tuesday, this paper will be sponsoring a sheriff’s forum in the auditorium at Rappahannock County High School. The three candidates for sheriff have all agreed to be there - Connie Smith, Chris Williams and J.C. Welch. Washington resident John Fox Sullivan will be on hand as moderator. He’s been doing his homework, asking folks their opinions and is ready to fire some tough questions. There is a lot at stake in this election. Hired to protect and serve the community of Rappahannock County, the sheriff is also responsible for managing a staff and a budget. Just how big a slice is requested from the county coffers for the sheriff’s office is in his or her hands. The county’s population appears to be dwindling. Has the nature of crime in this county changed as well? Just what is needed to keep the peace? And how much will it cost to do so? Keep in mind that the office of sheriff is in some ways like having a king or queen — their office is powerful and there’s really no one above them. With November 6 coming up in a few short weeks, residents will be heading to the polls to cast their vote for our next sheriff. Whoever you decide gets to wear the star, choose wisely, for that person has a lot to bear. A good sign? Staffers with the State Corporation Commission last week requested a two-month extension in reviewing Dominion Power’s proposed 500-kilovolt power line that, if constructed, would cut through a portion of Rappahannock County as well as the neighboring counties of Warren, Fauquier and Culpeper. That together with the 23-page report issued by the Piedmont Environmental Council questioning the need for this additional line and that Dominion hasn’t looked closely enough at alternatives has apparently had a “delayed” reaction. If the SCC hearing examiner approves this request - the decision will be made later this fall — it will push the next scheduled arguments to be held in Richmond to Feb. 25. That will allow more time for anyone that would like to testify, to do so, on January 14. At least requesting more time to study this hugely divisive proposition and one that will have such a devastating impact on this area suggests that those involved in the decision making consider it heavy enough that they need more time to bear its weight. Perhaps, that’s a good sign. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writers telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 worda or less. * Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper's editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax <675-3088) or by e-mail (asherman@timespapers.com). Wat’s up This coming Monday, Oct. 1, at Ted Pellegatta’s Eatery in Sperryville, you’ll get a chance to meet Bertukan Kassa. Come and savor some of her Ethiopian cuisine like wat, a thick stew made with spicy meat and vegetables. This is served with injera, a fermented bread made from teff flour and cooked on a 20” circular grill. The dough is fermented for three days and young girls learn from an early age how to pour it in a spiral fashion onto the grill so that no lumps appear. It’s an art form to be sure. No reservations are required, but stop by or give Ted and Bertukan an estimate of how many will come for Ethiopian dinner on Monday. Ted can be reached at (540) 9879870. Dinner will be served from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Photo by Ray Boc Letters Too many for too much? In the 19 September issue of the Rappahannock News there was a heading over Roger Cordani’s letter, “A costly miscalculation on school enrollment.” This heading was apparently chosen by the editorial staff of the paper not Mr.Cordani. I believe the choice of wording was innocent enough, but “miscalculation” connotes an actual mathematical process that one would go through to arrive at an end number. Did the School Board and Dr. Chappell do this? This was the explanation Dr. Chappell gave at the School Board meeting on 11 September and the Board of Supervisors meeting on 4 September, “I felt it was possible to hit 995” and “I am still hopeful of having 950 by the end of September.” I do not believe this is the way to explain a 5 percent “miscalculation” in student enrollment. The UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center (WCC) fall 2007 projection was 948 students with a March ADM of 968. WCC’s projections were completely ignored by the School Board and superintendent. The following mission statement was taken from the WCC web site (). “The Center's mission is to anticipate and forecast change and to serve as a resource to those who need to recognize and address that change” When I brought these pro jections to their attention, the superintendent dismissed them by saying, “WCC was way off one year” (but never said which year); therefore, they were not reliable. I suggested in more than one meeting that these figures sounded more reasonable than the School Board’s figure of 995 ADM. I also suggested that by using simple grade progression our ADM would be 975. With all the resources available to the School Board why are explanations for these “miscalculations” left to “felt..hopeful” when we are - working on a 12 million dollar budget. We should feel hopeful of the students’ academic achievements not the number of students in the classroom. Over a 5-year period the school system lost 10 percent of its student body and increased its employees 10 percent. The school budget has doubled in 10 years. The school debt has doubled in 10 years. Also, the county general fund has been used to complete the track, buy the property part it sits on, replaced roofs, and bought and developed the ball fields adjacent to the elementary school. As a taxpayer I can no longer afford this. As a representative of other taxpayers, I am pleading their case. There must be a serious reduction in staff Ron Frazier Amissville Help when you need it I would like to take this time to personally thank Mountainside Medicine, (Dr. John McCue) and his staff for saving my mothers life last Thursday evening. Each and every one of us should feel very fortunate to have Dr. McCue in our community. Last Thursday evening, I was driving down the road and my mother who was riding with me, suddenly said she wasn’t feeling well. She complained of chest pain, shortness of breath and pains in her left arm. I was in Woodville and turned around and started driving back tmirarrits Slnarrwillp wKnn I happened to look over and saw the tears in her eyes and the pain she was experiencing. I quickly drove to Dr. McCue’s office and ran inside and Nancy Horton was at the front desk and 1 told her my mom was sick and asked if I should bring her in or drive her to Fauquier Hospital. She immediately said “No, get her in here!! Tammy Tharpe was the nurse on duty and immediately took my mother back and she and Dr. McCue started working on her with medications, oxygen, etc. According to Dr. McCue had I tried to drive her to the hnsnitnl most, likelv she would have coded on me, while traveling there. He immediately, along with his staffs left all other patients behind to attend to my mother, because he knew how sick she was. My mother had a blockage to her heart and was in ICU on Thursday evening and transferred to Fairfax on Friday morning for the procedure. She was transferred to Fauquier Hospital via Washington VFD within 15 minutes from arriving at the office. They too, were awesome! Thank You! Russ Collins, Charles Crawford and Jonathan Bankston, for devoting vnnr timp tn savinix npo pie’s lives. We seem to take everything for granted, but we need to start thanking the people who devote their time to this community because without the ones listed above, my mother would not be here today. Please remember, this could happen to anyone while driving down the road. When we get angry for having to wait at the doctor’s office, just remember, he/she amid be saving someone you love. So please be patient and give thanks to the people that are helping you. Tammy L. Atkins Suerrwille Thank you for your support The family of Phyllis Atkins thanks each of you who visited, sent cards of support and gave comfort with your prayers during her illness and passing. Your many acts of kindness were a source of strength for us during this very difficult time. John M. Atkins and family Energy plan unveiled ! I Will Governor’s plan change years of bad practice? By Jason Peck Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer It’s a big step for energy policy For the first time a state with a shaky background in energy conservation has a plan for bettering itself On Wednesday; Sept. 12, Governor Tim Kaine unveiled the Virginia Energy Plan, a result of meetings, public workshops and studies by the Department of Mines Minerals and Energy Ordered in the 2006 General Assembly session the 10-year plan lays out conservation goals for the state - a first in Virginia s history And as an active document, it’s updated every five years. “We make many day-to-day deeisinrn* that affect whether we use energy wisely or whether we waste it,” Governor Kaine said via press release. "We also make long-term choices that affect energy use, such as choices about the houses we live in, the cars we drive, and whether we are using energy efficiently in our businesses.’' Dominion Virginia I\wer released a statement supporting the Plan soon after its release. And the Piedmont Environmental Council — who gained fame fix' opposing the energy giant — also commended the Plan as a step forward. “Were very impressed actually were happy with what the Governor’s come up with,’ PEC spokesperson Bob Lazaro said. “Now we need to see what the General Assembly does.” Its goals are ambitious. The Plan would reduce the rate of growth in energy use by 40 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent, and increases in-state energy production by 20 percent. Doing that will involve participation from individuals, companies and governments in Virginia. The plan calls fix more than $10 million in research and development, along with establishing a organizations to set priorities fix binding. The Plan also includes some free market solutions, such as energy tech nology business parks and a focus on energy businesses that focus on the Plan's four goals. Years down the road, the plan calls fix' a Commission on Climate Change, and require reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. “To have a report in the Commonwealth that talks about energy and conservation in the same paragraph — that's a giant step forward.” Lazaro said. Many hope that the Plan will revert years of bad practice. In 2007, a study by the American Council on an Energy Efficient Economy ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of their energy efficiency programs. Virginia ranked at 38 out of 51. The state only got that high of a ranking because of its budding codes. But m terms of spending fear energy efficiency, Virginia tied the bottom three states for 48. At the time of the study; ACEEE reported that Sm ENERGY, Page A5 The Virginia Energy Plan cals for four broad goats. Hour tie state wi meet trem remains to be seen. • Increase energy independence trough expanded conservation and efficiency; and by increasing in-stale energy production. The Plan cals for increasing instate energy production by 20 percent trough of traritoonat renewable, and bofoet sources. • Educate dtaens on tie benefits at conservation. • Reduce 2025 baseine greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent The Plan also recommends creating a Cfimate Change Commission. • Capitafeze on economic development opportunffies, and increase research and development in four strategic areas - nuclear technologies, atiBmate transportation fuels, coastal energy production, and carbon capture and storage.

PEC study previews ‘full case’ against power line plan By Don Del Rosso Rappahannock News Staff Writer He called the report a “sneak preview” of the Warrenton nonprofit group’s “full case” against the proposed 500,000-volt transmission line through the Piedmont. Titled “How Dominion and Allegheny Got it Wrong,” the 23page Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) study seeks to systematically present “the other side” of the story to Dominion Virginia Power’s arguments for the line, staffer Robert G. Marmet said. PEC consultants prepared the study. Marmet played a key role in editing the document. “We just don’t want” Dominion and its partner, Allegheny Power’s application for the line before the State Corporation Commission to go unchallenged, he said. “We don’t want the SCC not to have the benefit of” hearing a contrary view of the line’s need, said Marmet, who joined PEC last summer. “That’s what we see our role as.” He continued: “We take our role very seriously and, at the end of the day, Dominion understands it.” Divided into six sections, the report provides a detailed though concise history of the proposed line, consolidates PEC’s suspicions and doubts about the power companies’ motives for building the line and offers alternatives to it. The report cites Dominion, Allegheny, SCC and U.S. Department of Energy documents to supports its case. All along, PEC has doubted Dominion’s rationale for the line. The proposed line would follow an existing power line corridor, linking a substation near Winchester and one near Areola in Loudoun. Besides Loudoun, the proposed line would cut through Frederick, Warren, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper and Prince William counties. The utility maintains the proposed line is essential to meet Northern Virginia’s future Delayed It was announced last week that State Corporation Commission staffers have requested a two-month delay to further study Dominion’s proposal before having the next scheduled arguments in January 2008. If granted by the hearing examiner, it would push the date to Feb. 25. That decision will be made later this fall. If the examiner decides to delay, then any one who would like to testify can do so on January 14. electricity needs. But PEC believes the line “is more likely to enrich power generators to the west at the expense of consumers,” according to the report. He believes the study’s research also shows that Dominion and Allegheny “ignored less costly and less environmentally damaging solutions” to energy requirements, and “made wildly unrealistic (but undisclosed) assumptions in analyzing” Northern Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic’s electricity needs. Without the line, Northern Virginia could experience “rolling blackouts” by 2011, according to Dominion. PEC dismisses such pronouncements as “fear mongering.” It believes conservation, infrastructure upgrades and new technology would eliminate the need for the new line, . To that end, PEC bankrolled a program to give away thousands of compact fluorescent bulbs, which use far less electricity than incandescent bulbs. The report recommends Dominion invest more in programs designed to encourage conservation by homeowners and businesses. It also suggests the utility make specific equipment upgrades that would more “efficiently distribute” electricity and thus further reduce the need for the proposed line, PEC Spokesman Bob Lazarro said. PEC believes a proposed Allegheny and American Electric Power line from the Ohio River to a site just north of Washington, D.C. would “solve serious (electricity) problems in the region in 2012.” That line would preclude the need for the Dominion project, according to PEC. “We’ve looked at it,” Dominion Spokesman Jim Norvelle said of the PEC report. “It’s interesting it came out around the time of the governor’s report. We agree with (Gov. Tim Kaine) we need to do more with technology, conservation and generation. I think Dominion’s on that path.” Norvelle said that Dominion next week will kick off a program encouraging the use of fluorescent bulbs. In “partnership” with The Home Depot and a bulb manufacturer, Dominion will help make available to its customers 1.4 million bulbs at half price. “We know conservation is going to take a huge role,” Norvelle said. He also said Dominion has a permit before the SCC for a “clean-coal” power plant it wants to build in Wise County in southwest Virginia. It will be constructed “so that when the technology becomes available to capture carbon dioxide, we’ll be able to retrofit the plant rather easily” Norvelle said. Dominion disagrees that the proposed transmission line that would run from the Ohio River to suburban Washington would replace the proposed Piedmont line. It would supplement the Dominion line, Norvelle said. PEC views Dominion’s recent conservation efforts as too little, too late and token gestures designed to curry favor with politicians and other decision makers. E-mail the reporter: ddelrossc@timespapers.com Energy From Page A4 ratepayer-based programs stood at$0. The study also noted nothing in the way of tax incentives, little in the way of transportation policy; and an absence of any laws that required utilities to meet environmental standards. But why has Virginia always ranked so low? One reason was the low cost of energy in Virginia. In 2006, the average cost per kilowatt hour stood at 6.6 cents in Virginia, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. By contrast, those costs are more than double in states like Massachusetts and New York. And with little hurting their pocketbooks, both ratepayers and utilities weren’t pressed for alternatives. “Some of the things that could be done were not cost effective here,’' Senior Advisor for Energy Fblicy Steve Walz said. “It just didn’t get the same level of attention.” Deregulation in the 90s also set conservation back. Lawmakers hoped that giving cus tamers a choice would encourage more competition among power companies, and produce better service. But many customers looked first to the lowest prices, rather than the best policies. That made many electric companies put their conservation measures mi hold, since such programs require starting costs. It also forced the companies to push improvements to the forefront that they previously could have delayed, further depleting conservation funds. In the years of deregulation, conservation funding dropped from $1.8 billion in 2003 to $900 M in 1998, according to the ACEEE study. The ACEEE worked with the governor in developing the plan. By the time they sat down, state staffers were familiar with it. “Things are changing," Walz said. “The plan moves things forward. I think if that (the ACEEE scorecard) was done today, we would likely be in a different ranking" But Plan aside, the state has taken some steps toward better conservation. Virginia’s first Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8 of this year. That makes it Virginia’s first use of tax incentives. 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Weingarten got the inspiration for the festival after receiving a standing ovation for his testimony at a State Corporation Commission hearing on the power-line issue in July in Warrenton. “At the hearing, I ended up on the television news and it became apparent to me that you could attract media attention if you made enough splash,” he said. Weingarten and his wife, Martha Hughes, built their house in Huntly with the environment in mind. Their home uses geothermal energy, is made of bricks fashioned from local materials, takes advantage of passive solar heat, is insulated with soy-based materials and is energy efficient. It’s also within a quartermile of Dominion’s 500,000volt electric transmission corridor. “Of course, we knew the power line was there, but it’s hidden behind a row of trees,” Weingarten said. “If they raise the towers another 70 feet it will be visible. ... We never in our wildest dreams thought this would happen.” Weingarten said one Realtor told him the property could lose as much as 30 percent its value if the corridor is expanded as Dominion is planning to do. “After the hearings, I was so psyched that I got on television to say my piece,” Weingarten said. “Sometimes, you don’t feel like you have a voice, but there I was on two channels.” The festival will feature; four different bands, several speakers and alternativeenergy presenters, food provided by Rae’s Place and Harmany Highlands, wine from Rappahannock Cellars and tours of Koral’s solarpowered house. The public-address system will be powered by a biodiesel generator. “My idea was a twopronged approach to this. To have people have a good time, eat local food and drink local wine. Also, to get people who are interested in the power-line thing to get information there,” Weingarten said. “We’re hoping for a fun afternoon, but also informative.” At dusk, festival-goers will gather under Dominion’s power lines that already cross Jordan River Farm. Participants can bring their own 3-foot-long fluorescent light bulbs, which will illuminate from the stray energy emitted by the lines. “We want to raise people’s awareness of this power line and the issues involved with it,” Koral said. “One of the issues is, are they healthy? Part of the reason for the ‘lightwalk’ is to demonstrate that there is a lot of power emanating from the wires. We’re saying, look at this, draw your own conclusions.” Harris said the festival is also a way to keep the powerline proposal in people’s minds until the SCC hearings on the issue begin in February in Richmond. Festival organizers are planning to charge $5 per person for admission to cover the costs of the event. If any money is left over, Koral said it will be donated to the Power-line Landowners Alliance. Students in Rappahannock County Elementary School’s seventh-grade class, including Weingarten’s daughter, have already volunteered to help out at the festival. But more volunteers will be needed, so anyone interested should call 6364775. For more information and updates about the Power Line Awareness Festival, visit www.powerlineawareness.com. E-mail the reporter at kallen@timespapers.com Join us for a beautiful day of horse racing, tailgating and fun including a Porsche Sports Car Exhibit Races Run Rain or Shine. Gates Open 10 a.m. First of the Seven Races 1 p.m. For Tents. Reserve TaHgaSe Spaces. More Information or to Purchase Tickets CaN 540-347-2612 or visit snm«agoMcup.COin. General Admission Tickets sold at ^awS&wwIaiaS and other select ouOet stares. 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School News From Around the County Chappell’s Corner Jenkins earns baseball honors Congratulations to Panther second baseman Travis Jenkins who was named to the 2007 First Team All-Region B Baseball Team. There are 20 teams in Region B. Travis also earned honorable mention all-state in 2007 as a junior. RCPS participates in education forum: On Sept. 21, Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Bob Chappell met with Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia, Deputy U.S. Secretary of Education Raymond Simon and 20 other superintendents and school board members from the Seventh Congressional District for an education forum in Henrico County, Va. At the meeting, discussions were held on how to increase federal resources for schools to be successful in meeting the standards of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, and on making NCLB a more positive process for ensuring that all children learn. Chappell presented Representative Cantor a school board resolution supporting proposed changes in NCLB, and gave him a letter on behalf of the school board requesting support for more federal funds for Rappahannock County. Energy From Page A5 percent reduction to electric use by 2022. Doing so could postpone the need for four to five new generation stations, and save rate payers as much as $700 million. But all these goals come with their hurdles as well. To meet that 10 percent goal, Virginia’s electric utilities must invest $100 to $120 million per year to energy conser vation programs, claims the Governor’s office. Utility customers would have to match that with $180 to $200 million per year in upfront costs. And merely identifying where and how to cut energy consumption often creates other issues. ‘The top challenge when we look at sources of energy use is transportation,” Walz said. “Transportation is 43 percent of the use in the state. That’s such a complicated issue because it brings in other issues such as land use and the availability of transit-options” The education portion of the Plan presents the biggest challenge. Energy conservation could save rate payers millions in the long run. But many would be wary of the upfront costs they'd have to pay. “Now it’s up to the State Corporation Commission, the General Assembly and the utilities” Lazaro said. “The Governor showed us the leadership, now it’s up to all them to help make this happen ” Contact Jason Feck at jpeck@ tirhespapers.com pP\^fder fJtyy UVA Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) __jfvi Highland School is the only northern site for the UVA Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP), sponsored by the University of Virginia - Curry School of Education, now in its 25th year of operation. The program takes place over five consecutive Saturdays and is geared toward area children in Kindergarten through grade 5 who exhibit precocity and high ability learning skills. It offers courses designed to provide enrichment activities within areas of special interests that are not given attention during the regular school day. Mfe are currently seeking qualified applicants to teach either K-lst, 2nd-3rd, or 4th-5th classes for the2006program* We also are looking for teachers who would tike to assist with the teaching (Le., teaching assistants). At least one teaching assistant will be provided to each teacher and a maximum of 18 students will be in each class. Teacheis are asked to develop a unit in a particular subject area that appeals to them in which they may have an expertise and must be appropriate for their targeted age group. Examples of past course titles indude Drama Rama, Ocean Planet, The Human Body, The Secret Work! of Insects, Small Business Adventure, Chemistry 101, Under the Sea, Robots -- Inside and Out, Abstract Art - What's That?, Exploring the Ihiiveise, Who-dun-it?and Using Scknce and Logic to Solve Crimes. 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Roger and Sophie Scruton, the owners of the 18th-century mansion, say revenue from the event will help them pay for maintenance and restoration of the property. Events at the site will also give more people an opportunity to enjoy the landmark. The next stop for the Scrutons’ proposal will be the supervisors’ meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Roger Scruton was at the commission’s meeting Sept. 19 to answer questions about the proposal. He said he and his wife are not planning an intensive use for the property. Occasional events, as little as three or four per year, would be enough to help pay for maintenance on the property. The Scrutons have met with neighbors about the proposed use and agreed on a set of limitations for the events. “We’re happy with the conditions laid down,” Scruton said. Only seven members of the public attended the commission’s hearing on the Montpelier proposal. Three people stood up to say they support the use and no one objected to the proposal. One of the supporters was Joe Svatos, who is one of the Scrutons’ neighbors. “We appreciate the Scrutons working with us to minimize the effect on adjacent propertieshe said. Commissioner Tom Tepper represents the Stonewall-Hawthome District, where Montpelier is located. Tepper commended the Scrutons for rehabilitating the historic property since they bought it in 2004. He also said their proposed use matches with the county’s comprehensive plan and promotes tourism. “I am thankful that people like you reside in Rappahannock County” he said. Tepper asked for two conditions on the permit. He requested that a handrail be installed on the steps on the front of the house and that the Scrutons restrict the use of the portico on the east side of the mansion until an engineer examines its structural integrity. Scruton agreed to those terms, and said the back portico may be refurbished after they host some events and get some revenue coming in. Commissioners attached several other conditions to the permit. The Scrutons will be able to host no more than 12 outdoor events per year and no more than two per month in May through October. They may have up to four events per year with up to 300 people and the remaining functions would have to have 200 or fewer attendees. The commission set no limit on events held inside the house. Amplified music will be allowed on the property, but only if no discernible sound can be heard at the property line. Portable toilets will be required outdoors for any events with more than 10 people in attendance. The toilets as well as parking will need to be located out of site of neighboring properties and F.T. Valley Road. The permit may not be used for the engagement of an eventsmanagement firm to convert Montpelier into a commercial entity. The permit will be up for review every two years and will terminate when the Scrutons sell the property. The 173-acre property is in a conservation easement, so the Virginia Outdoors Foundation asked that the permit prohibit the establishment of a full-service restaurant with regularly scheduled hours and regularly scheduled events with paid admission. Easement From Page A3 particular conservation benefits, such as those that are wildlife habitats or are adjacent to parkland. Grayson said that the Virginia Outdoors Foundation does not limit the properties it considers to those over 100 acres. Smaller properties may possess valuable conservation characteristics, she said, such as if it borders a scenic area. “You’re looking for things that make a property unique and that provide some tangible benefit to the public,” she said. But she noted that growing interest in easements has limited the number of properties that Virginia Outdoors Foundation can consider. She said there has been a recent up-tick in interest because of Governor Kaine’s efforts to promote conservation easement. “That has put us in the position of giving priority to larger tracts,” she said. In 2006 Governor Kaine promised to put 400,000 acres of Virginia scenic and historic properties into conservation easement. Landowners who enter an easement agreement limit development rights on their property. The legally binding agreement carries forward to all future owners of the property, and has been a favorite tool of conservation groups in Rappahannock to limit growth in the county. Land-holding groups such as the Virginia Outdoors Foundation agree to i monitor properties they hold in easement, ensuring they are not developed. Nearly 25,000 acres of land in Rappahannock County are under easement agreements, amounting to almost 20 percent of privately owned county land. When the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors agreed to consider, on a caseby-case basis, assuming the role of a landholding body, it intended to target properties with high conservation values that the Virginia Outdoors Foundation could not take on. The idea was not to grant easements to every landowner who wants one. “I think it’s more of a special occasion, when it’s in the best interest of the county,” board member Eddie Wayland said. “We just like to have the ability to take care of issues as they come along.” Wayland said he does not think that there has been a large problem with landowners in the county who have been unable to put their land into easement because of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation’s limited abilities. Don Loock agrees. Loock is the Rappahannock and Clarke County land conservation officer with the Piedmont Environmental Council, the group that will join the board of supervisors in entering easementagreements with landowners. “The gap is very small, but people perceive it as very large,” he said. The focus should be on properties with high conserva tion value, he said, such as land that abuts waterways, which would help control water quality. “Not every property is a benefit to the community to put into easement,”he said. Even before the Rappahannoick County Board of Supervisors agreed to consider coholding easements with the Piedmont Environmental Council, the county has had the ability to enter easement agreements with landowners and currently co-holds a 346acre easement with Virginia Outdoors Foundation, County Administrator John McCarthy said. Co-holding easements with the Piedmont Environmental Council would allow the Board of Supervisors to protect properties not on the top of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation’s to-do list. Also, the Board of Supervisors would bring additional protections to easement agreements, as stricter rules govern easements held by state entities. “In my opinion there are some easement-worthy properties that are on less than 100 acres,” McCarthy said. The next step is for the Piedmont Environmental Council to present a property to McCarthy and the board. “We’re nowhere until there’s an easement candidate that I think is a slam dunk that I want to bring to them,” he said. Loock said there are a couple of properties the group is planning to show McCarthy. E-mail the reporter at mpelkey@timespapers. com. OKTOBERTEST Friday, Sept. 28 (4-10 pm) * Saturday, Sept. 29 (2-10 pm) St. John the Evangelist Church * Winchester Street. Warrenton Fun for the whole family! 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Jamie Nicole Smoot to wed Brian Thomas Compton Mrs. Peggy J. Smoot of Woodville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Darlene Compton of Castleton, are pleased to announce the engagement of Jamie Nicole Smoot and Brian Thomas Compton. Jamie is a 2003 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is currently employed by Mrs. Patricia Maldoven. The granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Jean Menefee and Mrs. Bertie Pullen of Flint Hill. Brian is a 2000 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is currently employed with Rreyling Construction. The grandson of Mr. Robert Whorton and the late Virginia Whorton of Castleton, and the fate Mr. and Mrs. John and Lizzie Compton. He is the great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jenkins formerly of Washington. A 2008 wedding is planned. Denise Lucia McDonald to wed Temple Kane Gentry Mr. and Mrs. David D. Compton of Amissville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Lucia McDonald to Temple Kane Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Gentry of Chase City, Virginia. The bride-to-be graduated from C.D. Hylton High School, Woodbridge, Virginia in 1998 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sweet Briar College in 2002. She is employed with the Richmond Association of Realtors as a Member Service Specialist in Richmond, Virginia. The bride’s fiance also graduated from C.D. Hylton High School in 1999 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton-Sydney College in 2003. He is employed as a Federal Officer at the Department of Justice in Virginia. A May 4, 2008 wedding is planned at the Marriott Ranch in Hume, Virginia. An all Chopin concert at The Theatre A piano recital devoted entirely to music by a single composer, Frederic Chopin, will take place at the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 8 p.m. One composer but, unusually, two pianists: Michael Tsalka, who will play Chopin's 24 Preludes in the first half of the program; and Katarzyna Marzec, who will play three further works in the second half of the concert. The idea for this concert was formed a year ago, during a discussion between the Theatre's Director, and Tsalka and Marzec following the internationally acclaimed pianists' last concert here, in which they played music for four hands by a variety of composers. Knowing that Marzec was bom and raised in Poland, and holds a graduate degree from the Academy of Music in Krakow, the Theatre’s Director inquired as to her interest in performing music by Poland's great national composer, Frederic Chopin. The inquiry received an enthusiastic response both from Marzec and from the Israeli-born pianist Michael Tsalka. There was a consensus that the music of Chopin is heard too rarely these days. Marzec and Tsalka agreed to prepare an allChopin concert for a year hence, with each playing one half of the program. Marzec will play Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G minor; the Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66 in C sharp minor, and the Andante Spianato; while Tsalka will play all of the Preludes, as stated. Chopin wrote just one work for piano four hands, and the Marzec-Tsalka Piano Duo will open the second half of the program with this short work. Bom in 1810 in Poland, Chopin left his native country in 1830, and eventually became a voluntary exile in Paris. He was a major figure in Pianists Katarzyna Marzec and Michael Tsalka European cultural life during the nineteenth century's great Romantic era. Poets and other composers alike recognized him as the "poet of the piano. " Although much of his work is widely recognized as having clear roots in Polish national music, he was, in the words of the German poet Heinrich Heine, "neither Pole, Frenchman, nor German: he betrays a much higher origin ... from the land of Mozart, Raphael, Goethe; his true fatherland is the realm of poetry." Tickets for this concert of exceptionally beautiful piano music are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's schedule for the current season, phone (540 ) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com , or contact The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington, Virginia 22747. Alumni Association forming By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News It’s been five, ten, 20 years or more since you left Rappahannock County High School. Did you ever wonder where the basketball players are? And how about the girl who always did so well in algebra class? And the guys who “got lost” on the trip to New York? Some of them, of course, are right here in the county, running for sheriff in charge of the bank, dropping children off at soccer practice, and running county offices. Some you see on the roads, coming and going, but where are all the others? How are they doing? As Rappahannock County High School’s 50th anniversary approaches (the cornerstone at the High School says 1958!), a big effort is underway to organize a complete list of attendees to the school, and perhaps to pave the way for gatherings, parties, reminiscing, and, at least, picture and address trading This year, at the Homecoming game on October 6, when Rapp plays Chlncoteague, the alumni will have a tent where graduates from all the decades from the 1950s to the 2000s will be ready to share the information already collected, ask for data on those classmates still not found, and catch up on everyone’s news. Over the years, some classes have kept in touch, and had reunions, but some have not. The new idea, for Rappahannock, is to have a Rappahannock County Alumni Association that would have all the names and addresses in one place. The first sign of this will be October 6 at 2 p.m. at the football game. Helen Williams, Headwaters Chair, and Mary Anne Biggs, former Headwaters chair and now working with the Next Step Program, will be there on October 6 at 2 p.m, at the Alumni Tent to offer goodies and information. 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Staff Photo/Steve Franklii Matt Adams dives to tackle Bishop Wash’s Dylan D’Atri Independent School Fair Pre-Kindergarten ~ Grade 12 Hasted by the Afro-American Historical Association Pitas* join admission directors, current parents and students of Foxcroft, Highland. Hill. Loudoun Country Day. Madeira, Notre Dame. Powhatan. Wakefield, and Wakefield Country Day Saturday, October 6th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn about: • Independent schools in your area; • The diverse students we serve; * Why independent school students are excelling; and * How to apply for admission and financial aid. 0*0$ 4243 Loudoun Avenue ♦The Plains *Vu Panthers can’t climb out of early hole By Steve Franklin Rappahannock News Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Bishop Walsh came ready to play. Rappahannock County did not. The Spartans scored three first half touchdowns, opening up a 21-0 halftime lead, and held off the Panthers fourth quarter rally attempt to send Rappahannock County to its third consecui tive loss, 23-6. “We played great in the second half and kept them out of the end zone,” RCHS Coach Mike Williams said. “But in football you play two halves and unfortunately we didn’t play very well in the first half” Bishop Walsh (3-1) took the opening kickoff and marched 73 yards in seven plays. The drive was capped as by a 13-yard touchdown run by quarterback Zac Hare to give the Spartans a 7-0 edge. The Spartans sustained another long drive to open the second quarter as they went 78 yards on 11 plays. On a 3rd-and-21 from their own 11yard line, Hare tossed a 24 yard pass to Robbie Lehman to keep the drive alive. After several big runs by freshman Dylan UAtri, Hare plowed in from 1-yard out for his second touchdown of the game. On the Panthers ensuing drive, Johnathan Butler’s pass was intercepted by Lehman and he returned it 39 yards to the Rappahannock nineyard line. One play later, D’Atri scampered around the left end and in for the score, giving Bishop Walsh a 21-0 lead. The score could have got worse before the intermission, but RCHS freshman safety Connor Settle came up with a huge interception at the Phnthers four-yard line in the final minute of the first half to shut down a Spartans drive. “Who knows what would have happened if Connor didn’t come up with that interception,” Coach Williams said. “It gave us a little momentum heading to the half If he doesn’t make that play, the rout could be on.” The Panthers defense came out of the locker room inspired as Steve Dodson intercepted a pass to end the Spartans opening drive. But the Spartans still found a way to score three plays later as center John Mello snapped the ball over Tim Fitzmorris’ head and out of the end zone for a safety. Trailing 23-0 heading to the fourth quarter, the Panthers offense finally came to life in the final 10 minutes of the game. After receiving a punt at the Spartans’ 47yard line, the Panthers put together a four-play drive that resulted in their first points of the game. On the first play, £utler hit Dodson on a screen play for a 12 yam gain. The Fitzmorris carried twice for 13 yards and the Panthers picked up a facemask penalty to move the ball to the 17-yard line. On the next play Butler and Dodson hooked up on a screen pass «g«m, and Dodson jaunted 17 yards for the seme to make it 23-6. Unfortunately they’d never get the ball again until the final minute Bg then, their shot at a comeback had been dashed. The Panthers offense struggled netting just 128 yards compared to 335 by Bishop Walsh. DAtri led the Spartans’ rushing attack with 139 yards on 21 carries, while quarterback Hare threw for 120 yards. Fitzmorris was the leading rusher for Rappahannock with 40 yards, while Butler threw for 72 yards. The Panthers (0-3) will lode to capture their first' victory of the season this Saturday when they travel to Timber Ridge for 2 p.m. kickoff Score by Quarters BW - 7 15 2 0-24 RC-0006-6 Team Stats BW RC 23 6 18 7 42-21 522-56 120 72 7-12-2 7-17-2 335 128 3-1 1-0 7-55 6-43 2-25 4-37 Individual Stats Rushing: (BW) - Dylan DAtri 21-139 TD; Tyler Smearman 8-40; Logan Williams 5-24; Jared Mathews 2-18; Myles Clifford 1J-2); Zac Hare 5-(-4) 2 ID. (RC) — Tim Fitzmorris 10-40; Alquon Newman 2-6; Brook Stokes 4-5; Steve Dodson 3-5; Jonathan Butler 1-3; Connor Settle 2J-3). ^ Passing: (BW) - Zac Hare 7-12-2 120. (RC) - Jonathan Butler 7-17-2 72 TD. Receiving: (BW) - Robbie Lehman 3-68; Dylan D’Atri 2-10; Ethan Rohrs 1-32; Jonathan Cullen 1-10; (£C) - Steve Dodson 343 TD; Dean Hogan 2-9; Connor Settle 1-11; Andrew Kitchen 1-9. 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We will be at the Manassas Virginia Welcome Center Westbound Interstate 66, at mile 48 Between Centreville and Manassas Or call for an appointment at another The run There are two football! tics that every coach see his team win. The first is the turnover Sat tie. Statistics showed thstttiM team who won the turnover dpt tie won 83 percent of iwT games last season. Wg Far years, the experts iijpv' focused on the turnover but the one statistic that slips under the radar is: yards. Winning the battle uj trenches can go a towards winning the battiKj&or the scoreboard. That might wpbm why fta Rappahannock Panthers aw 0 3. They simply haven't the job done up front. Both ( sively and defensively. True, they are And yes, they don’t haye | depth. But until they figur_ r _ a way to dominate the hh^ ol scrimmage, the Panthers Mil continue to come up short. Call me Coach Steve Franklin Look no further than youi television on Sunday afternoon. Last week, 14 of the 16 NFL games were won by the team who had more rushing yards. Furthermore, the team with more rushing yards has won 37 of 48 games through three weeks of the season. Rappahannock County has given up more than 215 yards rushing in all three games, and are giving up an average of 248 rushing yards per contest. It definitely has Coach Mike Williams attention. “It’s a little concerning,” Coach Williams said. ‘You’ve got to be able to stop the run ii you’re going to win ball games.” Williams main concern should be his offenses inability to run the ball. Fullback Tun Fitzmorris has been the F^nthere leading rusher in all three ball games. He’s rushed for a total of 101 yards on the season, and his season-high is 42 yards versus Luray.. All told, the Panthers have rushed for 224 yards in three games. They’re giving up more yards per game than they’ve rushed for all season. Success starts with the run game. Just look at the Panthers first three games of the season. Rappahannock’s best performance of the year came against Luray. The main reason they almost shocked the Bulldogs was because of their run game, and ability to limit, the Bulldogs rushing attack in crucial situations. In that contest, the Panthers ran for 147 yards and gave themselves an opportunity win the game. Since then, they’ve averaged less than 40 yards per contest, and they haven’t been a real threat to win. The Panthers have seven games left to turn their season around, and Tm willing to bet that when they do get that first win - despite their struggles, I still think they wifi win two or three games this year - they’ll do so by running the ball effectively; and stopping the run. BOATS i m

Lady Panthers bounce back By Chrestink Krapf Special to the Rappahannock Nem Rqipahannock County High School's varsity volleyball team found the perfect remedy Tuesday night for back-to-back kisses to non-Bull Run District opponents. A victory. A bag victory. “We had a good team effort, especially from our seniors,” Rappahannock County head coach Scott Wilde said after the visiting Lady ftmthers swept Madison County 25-13, 25-15 and 25-14 in a season-opening district match that took just over an hour to play The win gives the Lady Panthers a 9-2 overall record. They face George Mason tonight and travel Tuesday night to Manassas Rut “Elvira (Yanez) had a good TKim (Hutcheson) and Elena (Kritter) had same booming hits. Noel (Johns) played some awesome defense. This got our confidence up. It’s exactly what we needed. After opening the season with eight consecutive wins, Rappahannock County struggled in matches against Group AA Millbrook and fellow Region B rival Page County “We were down. We were trying a new lineup last week,” junior hitter Emily Carter said. “So we weren’t so strong” Millbrook’s sophomore-dominated lineup swept the Lady ftnthers to avenge an eariy-season loss, while Page County stopped Rappahannock County in fere games in a match that lasted more than two hours Thursday night. “We were trying something new in those matches, and it finalfy worked (against Madison),” Wilde said. “We executed better last night. Now we’ve got the rotation set, and Em happy with the way it in” Carter pointed out that Madison always has a big crowd for its matches, but the Lady Panthers did not allow themselves to become distracted “We didn’t let the crowd get into our heeds,” she added “We tried to stay an top the entire 5 Sports Briefs RCHSgolf tournament The Rappahannock County School Sports Association will ^host the $1,000,000 Panther Classic GotfTbumameiit onOck 20, 2007 at Bowling (keen . Country Club in Front RoyaL The tournament is Captains Choke format and will start at 9 ajn. using a shotgun start. Hole in one prizes include: * $1,000,000* (paid as 40-year annuity), a Ford Focus courtesy of Rappahannock National ' Bank and Shenandoah Ford, trips and more. - You may enter indmduaQut. as a twosome, threesome, or fearsome (team). Incomplete taams will be rounded-up to fieur-person teams by event . organizers. Registration Fee is $75 per player Make checks payable ter. RCSSA Phnther ' Classic, PO. Boa 192 Washington, VA 22747. For more information contact Tournament Director Jim Humbles at or call 540- 987-1218. Athlete of the Week • Name: Matt Adams • Sport: Football • Class: Junior •Position: Linebacker •Age: 16 • Family: Parents, Gene and Kim Adams. •This week’s accomplishment: Adams recorded 11 tackles and two tackles-for-a-loss in the Panthers’ 23-6 loss to Bishop Walsh on Saturday, Sept. 22. Adams also forced a fumble. • Best sports moment: “Luray this year. It was a good game. Usually Luray beats us pretty bad, but it was 14-21 .” • Individual goals: Get over 90 tackles this season. • Biggest influence: His dad. • Plans for the future: “Maybe get a scholarship.” Rough Ride Over 100 bikers invaded Washington on Saturday to help raise money for the Rappahannock County Free Clinic Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Raymond Thompson 4 Brs, 3A baths, EPA Energy Star rated to save you 30% or more on your utility bills. All exterior yard maintenance included (i.e. mowing and care of landscaping). Interior units available for $1295 per mo. and end unit at $1,350 per mo. Pets accepted on a case by case basis with deposit. -^DODSON Located in Culpeper,; VA. m ^ #^HOMFS. El INC. Dodson Homes In Sru 1 v1 V ¥ \ViKuf§ f*» ^FmmmagAmiiakk ■ ;'5yj| Maj&f credit eatds accepted; !J| Myil our Showroom at: 102 Duke Street • Suite 101 ;gj Culpeper, VA 22701 i i - ^ M Hunt? has bee* pact of the community for forty years* and has over 27 years of | experience. Off company is family owned and operated* with no sub-contractors. We j offer only the highest quality* energy efficient materials* with unsurpassed professional installation. v * I Pan! Henry's Window lastaftatiaai offers a S year Warranty on all labor, o* top of all factory warranties* www.PaulHenrvsWindowsxom

By Matt Pelkey Rappahannock News Staff Writer After years wandering the country, Rappahannock’s native daughter Brieanna Calandrella returned to her childhood home and this past weekend opened what is likely the county’s first-ever tattoo shop with her fiance Matt E. Hayes. Calandrella will manage the shop, Spyder Rose Tattoo in Sperryville, and Hayes will serve as resident artist, pricking and inking customers. The couple christened their new venture with a celebratory tattooing: a blue and orange skull on Calandrella’s upper arm. The skull is a traditional symbol in the Latin American Day of the Dead festival, Hayes said. “It’s a celebration of a new life,” he said. Calandrella and Hayes are planning a grand opening for sometime in mid-October and are still working on setting up a Web site and making store sweatshirts, T-shirts and stickers. But those inter ested now can stop by anytime Thursday through Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Customers can choose from stock tattoo designs at the shop or bring in something original. 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Hayes and daughter Izabella outside the couple’s new tattoo shop in Sperryville. to study all different kinds of tattoos and really give the clients something they’re looking for,” he said. And he still strives to perfect his work. “I think that part of being an artist is never being satisfied,” he said. At the moment, Hayes is the only tattoo artist at the shop, but he plans to bring in a few other artists in the future, and Calandrella will also be learning the trade from him. Hayes got his start as an apprentice in a tattoo shop in Maui. He lucked out, he said. He was offered the hard-tocome-by apprenticeship by a local tattoo artist that he had befriended. After two and a half years tattooing friends for free (he estimates that he did between 100 and 150 free tattoos), the artists at the shop reviewed his portfolio and voted to bring him on as a part of the team. “It’s been a dream come true,” Hayes said. Art has been his passion for as long as he can remember. “That’s all I ever wanted to do since I was a little kid, was draw,” he said. Growing up in Colorado he loaded up on art classes. In high school he took so many that during his senior year he had to enroll in classes at the local community college for fresh subject matter. He later struck out into commercial artwork — despite the pleas of his guidance counselor who advised him to pursue something more practical, he said — and painted a few murals for restaurants. Tattoos have long intrigued Hayes, whose arms are now covered with them. He got his first one the day after he turned 18, with money he received for his birthday. He hid it from his father for a year before being discovered. But he said he never thought he would have a shot at being a professional tattoo artist — that is, until he moved to Hawaii when he was 22 and was offered an apprenticeship. It was also in Hawaii that Hayes and Calandrella met. Calandrella spent her childhood years in Rappahannock County. She left as a teenager to attend high school near Lake Tahoe and then spent time in Washington, D.C., Wilmington, N.C., and studied cosmetology in Front Royal, Va. In 2004 she packed her bags for Mam, intending to stay only six months. But then she met Hayes. For about two years the couple bounced around the West (Sacramento, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, Boulder and Aspen), staying with friends and family and Hayes tattooing along the way. They considered buying a tattoo shop in Maui, but then decided they wanted a fresh start. "We thought that if we were going to open up our first shop, we would want it on our own terms,” Hayes said. Calandrella and Hayes also had something else to consider — two children. Their oldest, Cody, is now almost 3, and his younger sister, Izabella, is now almost 1. Remembering her own childhood spent swimming, camping and fishing in Rappahannock County, Calandrella thought she might want her kids to have the same experience. Also, Calandrella’s mother was still living in the area,, and a number of her old Mends were were still around as well, many of .them with children about as old as Cody and Izabella. “I thought it was a lovely place to be raised,” she said. She and Hayes looked into opening a tattoo shop in Culpeper or Front Royal, but when they saw commercial space available in a blue, twostory historic building on Main Street in Sperryville, they knew that was where they wanted their shop. “When we got to this shop...,” Hayes said, trailing off, “it just spoke out,” said Calandrella, finishing bis sentence. And Hayes believes the location between larger towns will bring in customers. “We kinda realized that if we opened one right in the middle, it's a close enough drive between both of them,” he said. They moved in with Calandrella’s mother on Spyder Mountain in Old Hollow, off of White Rose Road, and found the inspiration for the name of their shop, Spyder Rose Tattoo. The couple is now looking to buy a place of their own. “This is where we want to set up,” Calandrella said. E-mail the reporter at mpelkeyQtimespapers.com. • END or SUMMER OUTDOOR BLUES CONCERT With L*IL Connie & the Stand Dukes - A little bit of swing, A little bit of blocs and a whole lot of fan I UriMAYIEDTEMKC 29Iti.2CCI ON THE BEAUTIFUL BANKS OP THE HANAHANNOCK SNSALE NSW S20.CC DEC DEDSSN r ftlkCMMri 5:39pm te 7:39pm $1193 per i The Inn at KcDy’s Ford www-inratkelfysford.com 540'399-1779 16389 Edward's Shop Rd Remington, Va. 22734

• Classifieds/B8-B 10 Countryside b September 27,2007 www.rappnews.com Above, Floral designer Gregory Britt stands in the dining room of The Claiborne House - on this day featuring dozens of perfectly arranged dahlias. At right, touring The Claiborne House offers visitors many opportunities to discover unique accent features. Far right, Craig Claiborne was bom on September 4,1920 so for owner Patrick O’Connell, this September was perfect timing to unveil his latest addition to the Inn at Little Washington. Memorabilia from Claiborne’s life are seen throughout the house. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Anita L. Sherman The Claiborne House The InNatLittle Washington now offers a Presidential Suite By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer Mjate Sunday afternoon uniformed waiters could be seen carrying trays of treats from the Inn at Little Washington, through the courtyard and across the street to the blue house on Gay Street. General manager Andrew Welch stood smartly on the porch graciously welcoming guests. Washington resident and town council member Claudia Mitchell was one of the first to arrive. Marketing manager Rachel Hayden was on hand once you stepped inside to take you on a grand tour while Chef Patrick O’Connell extended a ready hand and a broad smile to dignitaries from D.C. who easily min gled with dignitaries firom Little Washington where the Inn makes its home. “Beautiful. Simply beautiful.” “Elegant.” “Very impressive.” “Charming." “Outstanding” The “oohs” and “ahs” flowed as freely as the champagne and wine as guests meandered through O’Connell’s official unveiling of his latest creation - The Claiborne House - a Presidential Suite in memory of New York Times food journalist Craig Claiborne. The lilting strings of a classical guitarist perched on the landing provided just the right ambiance for guests to float gracefully through one perfectly detailed room after the other - each unique, each decorated in rich tones, lush fabrics and each inviting you to sit and stay awhile. “This is my favorite room,” said Hayden of the dining room and her sentiment echoed the feelings of many there that afternoon. “You can have one of the chefs come over and prepare breakfast for you and have it in this room or dinner. It’s a wonderful space.” The room is deceiving. While the ceiling is standard height, it has the appearance of being much loftier. A rounded, white dome and charmingly painted mural cause you to look up as if you’re gazing into blue sky above. That and a quaint chandelier that resembles the hot air balloon that David Niven commandeered in “Around the World in 80 Days” completes the deception. It appears to be ascending skyward. A mirrored wall reflects the entire room and on this day, a sprig of mauve colored orchids graced a sideboard while a profusion of white and lavender tipped dahlias formed the centerpiece on the table. The entire effect was subtly dazzling. While O’Connell has established himself as one of this country’s top chefs, published several cook books and is revered for his culinary creativity, it’s the theatre persona in him that spills out into his environment and it shows up again and again in the colors that are chosen for his rooms, the placement of furniture, the whimsical mobile of Dalmatians dancing in See SUITE, Page B7 Ballet at Belle Meade It's Monday' afternoon at the Belle Meade Schooihoitse soutli of Sperryville. The sun floods into, a lanre room with O shim wood floors and outside the windowed walls the blue skv and green hills provide the perfect backdrop. The stage is. set and now for the placers. By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer They come in gingerly, bouncing and smiling as they greet their teacher, Meghan Cupp. After a few hugs and adjusting of little leotards, these young dance students are ready to tackle an hour of stretching, balancing, twirling and pulling themselves up with an imaginary string that will keep their young bodies straight and in position - fin* ballet. “This is a wonderful space,” agreed Cupp, “it’s light and airy and perfect for ballet. Susan (Hoffman) loves having dance here.” Cupp is into her fourth year holding classes at Belle Meade and many of her students have beat with her See BALLET, Page B5 STANDING STRAIGHT: Rachel Ciepak and 5-year-old Phiip Wyatt get a lesson in correct posture. BALANCING ACT: Eight-year old Morgan Jacobs finds that standing on one foot can be a challenge. DELIGHTED: (Morgan Jacobs takes time out for a giggle with Rachel Ciepak and Madison Logan. 4 Rappahannock News Start Photos/ Arnta L Sherman BALLERINA TO BE: Six-year old Madison Logan is pretty in pink. I

Rita Mae Brown book signing at Horse Country Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton will host a booksigning with mystery writer Rita Mae Brown Thursday, Sept 27. Brown’s new book, “The Tell-Tale Horse," takes part partially in Warrenton’s hunt country and at the saddle shop. Brown, master of the Oak Ridge Hunt south of Charlottesville, counts this her sixth entry in the Jane “Sister" Arnold series. The event runs 6-9 p.m. Brown will do a pre-party reading starting at 4:45 p.m. Tickets to the pre-party, which include a copy of the book, are $75, with proceeds benefiting the Fauquier SPCA. The later book signing is free, but refreshments will be served, and reservations are requested. RSVP to (540) 347-3141 or . 800-882-HUNT Copies of the book may be purchased at the door for $24.95 or pre-ordered for Brown to sign Horses & People Junior ’chasers invited to seminar This Friday, Sept. 28, Greg and Linden Wiesman Ryan will host a talk about junior steeplechasing with current and perspective junior field masters ‘chase participants. The discussion is just in time to get ready for the junior race at the Oct. 20 International Gold Cup races in The Plains. The lecture will be held at Ryan’s home near Middleburg, starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be video review, a tack discussion, tips of rider fitness, training talk and more. Refreshments will be provided. Participants should call (540) 253-5253 to reserve space. The event is free and open to all, juniors and seniors. Feeling trivial? The Thoroughbred Network will host a series of equine trivia nights at the Iron Bridge Wine Company in Warrenton. Each Tuesday in October from 6-8 p.m., teams of four will answer questions on a wide range of equine-related subjects including history, health, nutrition and breeds, particularly Thoroughbreds, and more. Prizes will be given to the nightly winner and to the series-end champion. The entry fee is $25 per team, with all proceeds benefiting the Thoroughbred Network in its mission “to showcase the versatility of the Thoroughbred as a pleasure, performance and show horse” and to provide a network for retiring racehorses. The Thoroughbred Network was established in Warrenton in 2006. Reschooling the Thoroughbred TTeam instructor Jan Snodgrass will teach a clinic entitled “reschooling the Thoroughbred” to benefit the Thoroughbred Network. The clinic is this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.5 p.m. at Fox Trot Farm in Opal. The day will be devoted to the mind and body of the off-thetrack-Thoroughbred. Learn how the Thoroughbred mind works, how to calm it down and get it focused so it can learn a new way of being and doing. Snodgrass will demonstrate bodywork to release tension and discomfort, ground exercises that build self-control, focus and confidence, along with riding exercises to improve response, relaxation and balance. Six Thoroughbreds will be used. Snodgrass noted that the techniques work on horses of all types, not just Thoroughbreds. Details are at (540) 207-3528 or E-mail equutopia@hotmail. com. Snodgrass’ Web site is www.thegoodpony.com. On Oct 14, in conjunction with Adams Livestock and the Clifton Horse Society, the TN will hold a team penning fundraiser to raise money for the recently devastated Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Center, and for the TN. Novices are welcome; Western tack is not required. This December, Thoroughbred Network plans to repeat last year’s caroling on horseback fundraiser, in which horses and Area Churches Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m„ Worship 11 a.m. -I 4. 'f. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson HI Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 18 am Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist I111:00 a.m. ■ Wednesday: Holy Eucharist and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Contemplative Prayer 7 sun. || Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Giant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.nrt Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 pun. April : through August St Peter’s Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Robert J. DeMartino »<■ Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pun. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor Mark DeAngelfs Sunday: Sunday School tO am. Worship Service 11 am. Contemporary service the last Sunday of each month Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor Rev. Leah DeLong Rlnt Hill UMC -Sunday Worship at 8:45 am..Children’s Church during the worship service. Adult Sunday School at 10 a.m., call for Bible Study Schedule(675-3370) Willis Chapel UMC - Sunday Worship at 9:55 am., Sunday School at 8:45 am., Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ;r SperryviHe UMC - Sunday Worship at ■' 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 am, Bible Study on Sunday at 2 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Philip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Men’s Disdpleship Class 7 pm Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor Rev. David Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 pm. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Rev. L D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. \buth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Piytfirf f*fmrpft Pastor Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor Rev. Anna L Altsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 am Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. rtew narvesi unnsnan reuowsntp Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby ^Sunday Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Ybuth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store FOrtHm Baptist Chutvh Pastor: Rev: James L Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Cato Brown noitow pwiwwie Sunday: Simday School 11 am ^ Second an&Pourth Sundays only - -- Bam Runfrimitiva Baptist Otureb Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 am rTause reuowsntp, Anussvute Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Bethlaham Ministrias Pastor: Mark Jarvis Teacher Mackie Jenkins Meeting at 17094 Lee Highway Amissville Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 1t a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 pm. Now teaching the Book of Revelation at 6 pm. service. 00*00 OU* FIV( STM omatmt SALES, SERVICE & PARTS 73W Cedar Run Drive. Wurrenton iSO) 3<l7-»»22m«» 574-8366 Broadview Auto Sales, Inc. 74 Broadview Ave. • Warrenton (540) 347-9600 broadviewautos.com Call the r H Associate Broker. GRI. ABR H H1^ James Madison Hwy ■ NVarrentoa. VA 20186 J 540-347-2121 or Cell: 5-J0-229-8U5 Home Specialist Sharon VI. Burke. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home 503-7 North Main St.. Culpeper. Virginia 540-825-6700 The Marshall Agency, Inc. General Insurance Main St.. Marshall. VA 540-364-1614 * 800-8684179 Zf/ie Tfair Gallery Kim Nelson, stylist of 26 years owner; nil ! Relajiers. Facial isnenng. wa*mg, updo\ Shampoo, Cut Style. Monthly Specials. Foil Hwjhlite. Color, Manicures A Permanent Waves. Pedicures 540-675-3076 ^ have water to survive. If we water our plants regularly, they will grow.- So we provide Tor that need. Religious education is based on the same principle. The spiritual needs of our children are just as urgent and just as continual as the need for nourishment, shelter and love. As the body grows, so must the souL Are you providing for the spiritual needs of your family? Are you cultivating spiritual vitality in you home that will encourage your children's moral and spiritual growth? You can do that at vour house of worship. Take your children with you and learn haw God's love can provide for your spiritual needs. EARLY S CARPET, INC Residential • Commercial 937-5500 1-800-870-9096 Highway Rt 211 West Amtssville, Va Chicken * Beef » Pork Sals age • Ribs Warrenton, Va 540-347-1010 Mf tfmd imttmdmU «. Out^ f/ GaHauMUf, ££.6. Ann M. Callaway Attorney & Counjellor-at-Law IS Gvtmi St Sbrmtoa, VA 2015* 540-349-4100 • 540-347-1004 tfmxt ■ r .0 wyOl) r >H nwqytc—i The Family Restaurant 3WF A Mata Street PO Box 476 Washington V» 22747 54*475-Mi* Affordable Prices Moa. Sat. 8 10 8 pm Davul Hulf Owner Sunday a day a# rest ■B&L BUILDERS, INC. Spaoaung m taongon. ^nKamng ana Nm Ham Canwtocaan 540-428-7062 • 540-364-2556 38 Ya i and Around Fauquwr riders from various farms, in conjunction with the Midland Outlaws trail riding dub, rode through Bealeton singing carols fin* donations. The exact date, location and participating groups have not yet been determined, but will be posted on the TN Web site when confirmed. For information on any of these events, log onto www.thoroughbrednetwork.org. Help at Phoenix Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Warrenton needs volunteers to help out on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at its facility on Beach Road. There is a round pen that needs to be assembled, and organizers are creating a sensory trail for handicapped riding students. By installing mailboxes, hanging squishy balls, laying cavelleti poles and the like, teachers can guide students through an obstacle course suited to their level of riding ability. Log onto www.phxrisingcenter.org fin* details. Fundraiser Oct 6 The Brandy Station Foundation is having its annual fundraiser Oct. 6, from 1-5 pjn. at Rose Hill Farm in Stevensburg. The cost is $25 per person. Details are at (703) 303-2090. Wonderiy show A Mark Wonderiy show is set Sunday Sept 30 at Prying Pirn ftrrk in Herndon. Wonderiy win host indoor shows each month at Morven ftok in Leesburg as welL Details are online; www_AHSAJUDGE.com. Trials approach The Warrenton Hunt will host a hunter trial Sunday Oct 21 at Clovereroft west of Warrenton. There will be divisions for hilltoppers, limit and “genuine” field hunters. Details are at (540) 349-4944. Blue Ridge benefit The Blue Ridge Cotter far Therapeutic Horsemanship will host a benefit trail ride and lunch on Sunday Oct 21 at the Marriott Ranch in Hume. Marriott has 30 trail horses available for hire. The ride starts at 12 pm., followed by lunch. The cost is $75 for the ride and lunch. A haywagon ride plus lunch is $50. E-mail for reservations: brcthmo@hotmail.com or cafi (540) 635-4324. The Blue Ridge Center provides horse activities for individuals with disabilities. The center operates out of Headquarters Race Farm in Stephens City Locals qualify Meredith McDonnell will ride her Arabian m&re Most Enchanting at the Arabian Sport'Horse National Championships to be held in Lexington this weekend. McDonnell qualified in June by winning the Arabian Region 16 Championships. They compete in the amateur-owner hunters. Collie trials trail A series of stock dog trials will be held in Virginia in October. Oct. 6-7 is the Montpelier Station Stock Dog Trials in Orange County Details are at (434)332-5368. The Edgeworth Stock Dog Trials are Oct. 12-14 in Gordonsville. Can (540) 832-2812 for information. The Sedusival Stock Dog Trials are Oct. 15-17 in Shipman. Cab (434) 263-5550. The Lexington Stock Dog Trials are Oct. 20-21 in Lexington. Can (540) 463-4426. Stock dog trials are for border collies working sheep on a pattern as singles or in pairs. There are different levels, with nursery division through open. More details on the breed are online at www.usbcha.com. Clinic upcoming Upper level three-day event rider Mary Schwentker will teach a crosscountry jumping dink Oct 6 at Win Green Fhrm in Rhoadsville. All levels of horse and rider are invited; auditors are welcome. Lunch is included in the $55 per rider ($10 per auditor) fee. Details are at (540) 825-2200 or www.cfcformhome.com. New fall series Working off the success of their recently completed summer show series, Cinnamon Ridge Farm in Amissville will host a Fall Back Into Schooling series this month and next. Shows are slated Sept. 29, Oct 13 and Oct 27. Classes range from small fry to open hunter. The Oct 27 show is a fall festival with all regular divisions plus costume classes and games, Shows begin at 9 a-m. Details are at (540) 937-6535. Come to Quantico The Quantico Marine Carps Base Stables will host their annual fall festival Oct. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. The Loudoun County Rangers win perform a mounted drul team, there win be a fun show, Civil War mounted demonstrations and more. Details are at (540) 6302628 or (mime at wwwquanticoridingdnh.com, Sporting Calendar SEPTEMBER 27 Rita Mae Brawn book signing, Horse County 6-9 pjn., (540) 347-3141 28 Junior steeptocMng seminar, 6:30 pm, Mddebug, free, (540) 253-5253 28-30 National Sporting UbUpperville, (540) 687-6542 2B30 Old Dominion Kennel Club show; Long Branch, MNwood, (540) 7884150 29 Eknington Farm hunters, Berryvtfle, (540) 96&6219 29 Virginia Hunter and Sport Horse fail sale, Frying Pan Park, Herndon, (800) 240-7900 an nr,, t „ — jC9 unc inscnooang m I norougnorecr, jan onoograss. Fax Trot Farm, Opal, 9 am-5 pm, (540) 207-3528 rWmamnn Dfa|-Fi l aai 4m9 unramon hp^b rgnii fal series, Amissvite, 9 am, (540) 937-6535 noovVMRn Min, Citenmont Farm, Edinburg, (540) 933-6269 Contact Betsy Parker Horse & Field Sports Editor Fauquier TunesrOemocrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va. 20188 (540)347-4222 Home oflca: (540) 3642929 Fax:(540)349-8676 Ehm8: BParker@timespapers.com 2940 MkJdtebunj Horse THata, Glenwood Park, MkkBeburg, (540) 687-3455 30 Batttelfald Equestrian Society judged pleasure rids, Manassas National Battlefield Park, (571) 220-9234 30 TWA Short Circuit show, Warrenton show grounds, 8:30 am, (540) 972-1342 30 Wondariy show, Frying Ran Park, Herndon, wwvfcahsaiudge.com OCTOBER z morougnoreq nbmm equina trivia night, Iron Bridge, Warrenton, 6-8 p.m., teams of 4, supports TN charity: (540) (540) 207-3528. « **M-!3 iictiix rasing day; Warrenton 3 (540) 837-1261 4-7 Leesburg, (703) 777-2800 6 Oak Ml hunter shoe* White R»L (540) 837-3000 Want more? 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All submissions in Upcoming Events must be received by 3 pm. 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. Upcoming Events lists individual and/or group community items sponsored by non-profits or for charitable purposes. If you are an individual and/or business and your event is for profit-making purposes, there is a fie charged. Please email Stephanie Heflin at sheflin@timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 347-4222. Fafl Music Lessons The lesson program is expanding this year with a larger array of lessons - for both beginners and intermediates - school children and adults - through the Music Lesson Program. Shenandoah Conservatory students and graduates will teach: Flute, Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet, Percussion, French Horn, Low Brass (tuba, trombone, baritone) and Guitar (taught by Anders Drew). Last year, we ran about 65 lessons each week. We'd also Bke to add voice lessons this year. To sign up for lessons or for mote information, contact Kathryn Treanor at 540 878-6202 or at kandbtreanor@gmail.com. Our wonderful Piano teacher, Krista Hale, has a tew openings, so please contact her duectly at 540 522-7023. sept. 27: Transformation Weight Loss Support Transformation Weight Loss Support Seven sessions beginning Sept. 27 and on consecutive Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. wilt be held at the Rappahannock County Library. Ail sessions and materials are free! In these sessions for spiritual support of weight loss, Joy wifl share her testimony of how God has enabled her to lose over 100 pounds in the past 16 months. Spiritual encouragement through Bible study and prayer and practical tips on foods will be shared. Contact Joy Rollins at 937-5673, or email her at gods_transformation@ yahoo.com. All are welcome! Sept 27: Rappahannock Elder Care Meeting The Rappahannock Elder Care Coalition, a group of local professionals and citizens devoted to better care of the elderly will start meeting again on Sept 27, at the library at 1 p.m. The Elder Care Coalition will be, among other topics, d&cussing the Senior Navigator website, with a representative present to answer questions. The meetings will, unless otherwise noted, be held on the fourth Thursday, every month afterwards. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions beforehand, please caH Sharon Pyne at 675-3313. Sept 27,28: Scholastic Book Fair Rappahannock County High School wifl host a Scholastic Book Fair through Sept 28 in its library media center. Lots of great fiction and non-fiction titles, posters and software win be available. Sept 2&Cradte to Grate wHh Co4r Where is our energy polcy toadtag us? Join Dan Holmes, of the Piedmont Environmental Council and Rappahannock native Hamah Morgan of Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards as they dfecuss key issues aft of us need to know about Virginia state and National energy policies and their effects on the land and people of Virginia Learn about the way the current ‘coal by wire’ paradkym is causing often untold environmental catastrophes and what our current energy potties are and are not doing to help solve these problems. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at foe Rappahannock County Public Library For additional information please contact- Don Loock, Rappahannock County Conservation Officer (540) 967-9441. Sept 2ft “New" Salem Ffae and Rescue Come to the Pickin' Party tor the opening of the new Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue building located on Rt 522 North on Friday Sept 28, from 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Auditions for “A Christmas Story” which will be performed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1,2,7,8,9,14,15, and 16 by the Fauquier Community Theatre wifl be held Friday Sept 28 from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. aid Saturday Sept 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Auditions will be held at 4260 Sigler Drive, Vint Hill Farms Station. Cast requirements include 12 men (25-60), 2 women (25-60), 2 girts (8-14) and 6 boys (8-14). Auditions writ consist of cold readings from the script Contact FCT at 540-349-8760 or call Director Kevin Sowers at 703-342-7638 or email at sowerskevin@yahoo.com. Join la tamilia Gadino for our harvest celebration featuring guitarist and singer Robbie Limon (wwwirobbielimonband.com). Enjoy our new 2006 wine releases along with good music and scenic tal views. Plenty of picnic space is available an the deck and lawn. No reservations needed. Wine Tasting $4.00 to indudB our logo glass. Gadino Cellars is located at 92 School House Ret, Washington, VA 22747. Tasting Room Sales: Fri & Sun. 11:30 am. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 11:30 am. - 6:00 pm. or by appointment Phone: (540) 967-9292 Rappahannock National Bank is celebrating their 105th anniversary on Saturday Sept 29, at al seven branches from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. There will be promotions, giveaways, refreshments and a chance to win one of five $105 RNB Visa Gift Cards given away at each branch. The branches are located at 7 Bank Road in Washington, 473 South Street (Royal Plaza Shopping Center) in Front Royal, 101 W. Washington Street in Mlddfeburg, 37 Main Street and 322 W Lee Highway in Warrenton and 25 West Piccadilly Street and 1095 Millwood Pike in Winchester. Contact (540) 967-8384. Ad are invited to join in creating rhythm and music on Saturday Sept 29 from 6-8pm at Sage in the Rappahannock Wellness Center. Ad ages welcome. No experience necessary Group drumming is fun, easy and has been proven to reduce stress. There are plenty of drums and instruments to share, or bring your own. Suggested donation: $5 10 (children free). Contact Sage at (540)987-9699. Sept 29: Yard sale There will be large, multi-family yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Sperryville Fire Department starling at 8 a.m. There wiH also be a baked sale to benefit the Lades Auxiliary. Rain or Shine. Contact Michelle Jenkins at (540) 987-9440. Sept 29:15th Annual WoodviBe Festival AD friends and residents of the town of Woodvilte are invited to come to the 15 th Annual WoodvMe picnic to be held Saturday, Sept 29. There will be fun and games for everyone. Tie event starts at 2:30 with food being served at 3:30. Barbecue, hot dogs, and lemonade will be provided. Folks are invited to bring a side <feh to share along with their favorite lawn chair. Live gospel bluegrass will be presented by “The Blue Valley Boys” through sunset. From downtown Woodville, follow signs up Red Oak Mountain Road (Route 618 East from route 522). This event is free and sponsored annually by the Woodville Community Organization. For more information, please can the Lights 987-9523, or the Manwarings 987-8433 or the Woods 987-3301.” Sept 29: Shakespeare's “The Winter’s Tale” A dramatic group from Cambridge University wifl present “The Winter's Tale’ by WMiam Shakespeare's at The Theatre at 8 p. m. .Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone (540) 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@ad.com Join us on Saturday, Sept. 29 for the first annual Fauquier Live Energy Festival! This exciting three hour festival wifi be jam-packed with tabuious music, great food, festive kids' activities, environmentaltyindined vendors and inspiring speakers to help us GO GREEN, and STAY GREEN! Sponsored by CCAN (Chesapeake Climate Action Network) and supported by The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Citizens for Fauquier County, Commonwealth Sustainability Works, Virginia Sustainable Budcfing Network, Helios Energy Solutions, Virginia Geothermal Supply; Standard Solar, Inc., and Light Speed Power, Inc. At the south end of Fourth Street on the Greenway in historic downtown Warrenton. Saturday, Sept 29 from 11 a.m. til 2 p.m. Rain dale: October 6th. Please contact Fauquier CCAN coordinators Archer Gilliam (540) 937-7590 or Troy Holland (540) 3497214 for further information or to participate. CCAN is a 501c3 organization. Sept 29: CMIan Conservation Corps Reunion Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright is pleased to announce that the park will again be hosting a Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni Reunion at Skyiand, Sept 29 and Sept 30. This year marks the 74th reunion held '* Sihce’fcamps were first established at Skyiand (NP^ 1) and Big Meadows (NP-2) in May 1933. Participants are encouraged to visit the Byrd Visitor Center and explore the highly interactive exhibit ■Within a Day’s Drive of MMonsTThis new exhibit teds the story of Shenandoah’s establishment and development including the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The reunion weekend events wiH focus on the Skyiand Conference Had and wifl begin at 10:00 am on Saturday with informal discussions and a chance to meet old friends throughout the day A formal meeting in the Had wid begin at 7:30 in the evening followed by a fun mix of folk, sing-along music and more performed by Passage Creek. The CCC reunion is open to the public. For adcfitionai information, cal 540-999-3494. Sept 30: Social Gathering The Flint Hill Fire Department will be having a social gathering on Sunday; Sept X from 4-7 p m. for aU the members and Auxiliary and members of the community that helped with the carnival. The social will be at the fire house on 945 Fbdderstack Road Please attend. Contact Bi Welch at 540675-3097. Oct 1: Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts Starting Monday Oct 1, instructor Michael Jabaiee (23 years experience) will give Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts practical self-defense training. The program is a comprehensive system, combining classical Eastern martial arts and modem settdefense skills. This is tor ages 15+. Location: Hearthstone School Community Room, 11576 Lee Highway Sperryville, Virginia Class schedule: Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Cost $50 per month. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook and pen. For questions regarding the ciass call 434-967-3142. To register, catf the Hearthstone school office aft 540967-9212. Oct. 2: Sheriff's forum The Rappahannock News will sponsor a sheriffs forum on Tuesday, Oct 2, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Rappahannock County High School. The three candidates running for sheriff are Connie Compton Strath, J.C. Welch and Chris Williams. As the November election nears, this win be a wonderful opportunity to hear from and learn more about your next sheriff. Washington resident John Fax Sullivan win serve as moderator. If you have a question that you'd tike asked that evening, send it to Anita Sherman at P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA. or email to asherman@tmespapers.com The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center Networking Luncheon Series is held on the first Wednesday of the month. The next luncheon witt be Wednesday Oct 3 from 12:00 to 1 p.m. at foe Nonprofit Center footed at the SperryvMe Schodhouse below Antique Tables Made Daily This luncheon series is to provide nonprofits an opportunity to network, discuss concerns and issues they are facing and to share information and resources they have found to be helpful. Contact Meiante at 540-967-8011 Rappahannock Free cSrac writ be open on Wednesday Oct 3 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the County Health Department on Main Street in Washington. For more information cal the Fauquier Free Cfenc at 540-347-0394. Oct. 5: “La Vie En Rose” On Friday, Oct 5, at 8 p. m. RAAC presents "LaVte En Rose” at The Theatre in Washington. Edith Piaf (Marion Cotillard) grows up on the seecfier side of Paris in her grandmother's brothel, but with her unique singing voice, she becomes one of the most beloved stage performers of all time. Admission is $6. Oct 6: It's apple butter time and more! Come to the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op on Saturday, Oct. 6, to get this year's Lion’s Club apple butter. Nothing beats the start of a fan day but some warm toast topped with apple butter. There wM be local homemade cakes and pies as well as area farmers selling beef. Students from Wakefield County Day School will be on hand with hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Open all day from 7 am. to 4 p.m. Phone (540) 987-8555 for information. Oct 6: Reflective Emergency Response signs for sale Castteton Community Volunteer Fire Company win be setting 911 Reflective Emergency signs from 12-4 p.m. at the Open House at AmissviBe Fire Department on Lee Highway. The cost is $15 and the signs can be made while you wait "If we can’t find you, we can’t help you’ The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down their response time. Phone Sharon or Paul Komar for information at (540) 937-5225 after 6 p.m. or weekends. Oct 6: Picking Party Hackiey's store will be having their Picking Party on Saturday, Oct 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. All bluegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Bring your lawn chairs, voices and instruments and enjoy a great night of fun For more information call 937-5373. There witt be a book signing by Robert Gibson Corder, Ph D., on his recent book about actor and broadcaster Edward J. Pawley who spent many years living in the AmissviBe area. Oct 6: Classical piano recital Katazyna Marzec and Michael Tsalka wipiay an att Chopin recital of classical piano music at the Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Oct 6 at 8 p. m. Tickets for the concert at the Theatre are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Contact the Theatre at 540-675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com Oct 6: CaMng al alumni! Stop by the alumni tent at Rappahannock County High School's Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. ‘We re this cheerleaders,” said an animated Helen Williams and Mary Anne Biggs about their plans to get an alumni group started. Seek out familiar faces, have fun and find old friends from yesteryear. Phone Helen at 9374279 or Mary Anne at 636-6753. Oct 7: Benefit Concert and Dinner There will be music for all tastes followed by a spaghetti dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday Oct 7 at the Amissviile United Methodist Church. .. The concert wifi open with the serenading guitar and vocals of Jeannette Wood and Bob Shaffer of Cobbler Mountain Grass who will perform some bluegrass favorites. The feature act wfll be alternative inspirational music by the band Ryan Benyo Experience, with piano solos you don’t want to miss. A spaghetti dinner will follow at 6:30 pm prepared and served by the United Methodist Men. AM donations received for the evening will be used for the United Methodist Men’s service projects in the community Contact Sarah Boeite at (540) 967-8819. OcL 9: RRCSB meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Beard and Area Agency on Aging wi hold its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday Oct 9 at 1:00 p.m., at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540825-3100, ext 3146 or TTY 540825-7391. Oct. 12: Registration due lor Family Caregiver Workshops A series of classes providing hands-on training, information and support to family caregivers wil be held on Thursdays, Oct 18 and 25 and Now. 8 and 15. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. aft the Washington Fire Hail. Take one or afl four of these workshops which will give you helpful tips on caring for i and disabled family members. Topics wM include handson care, safety preventing and dealing with problems, managing medications, working with doctors and hospitals, finding resources, financial and legal issues, coping with confusion and dementia and caring for the caregiver. There is no charge but space is limited. Please register by Oct 12 with Sharon Pyne at (540) 675-3313. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary win be having their Picking Party on Saturday Oct 13 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department aft 6 p.m. Ail biuegrass and country bands are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The Rre Department Auxiliary will be selling refreshments. Come out and enjoy a great night of fun and food in an alcohol and smoke free environment Confect Michelle Jenkins at (540) 967-9440. Oct 13: Wakelleld Country Day School Fal Festival and Yard Sale The public is invited to Wakefield Country Day School’s Annual Fall Festival on Saturday Oct 13 from 11 am. to 2 p.m. on the school grounds at 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway m Flint Hill. Wakefield classes and clubs will offer food and sponsor booths, games, and activities for all ages to raise money for various projects and field trips. Activities wil include assorted children’s games, a moon bounce, fece painting, and a cake walk. There wi be fall plants for sale, along with assorted baked goods and hot and cold food. Bring your quarters, and prepare to spend several hours enjoying a beautiful foil day in the Shenandoah Valley while aft the same time grvtng to several good causes. Oct. 13: Reflective Response sips for sole Castteton Community Volunteer Fire Company w»fl be selling 911 Reflective Emergency signs from 9-3 pum. at Quickie Mart on Lee Highway The cost is $15 and the signs can be made while you wait "V we cant find you, we cant help you" The reflective numbers help emergency vehicles cut down their response time. Phone Sharon or Paul Komar for inOct. 13: Pfckin Party formation at (540) 937-5225 after 6 p.m. or weekends. Oct 13: Laurence Juber at The Theatre On Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p. m., renowned acoustic guitarist Laurence Juber returns to the Theatre for another solo concert. Tickets for adults are $20 and students 18 and under $5. For more information call 540-675-1253. Reservations recommended. Oct 16: RCCA Board Meeting Community members are invited to attend the October Board Meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). RCCA holds its monthly Board of Directors’ meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 -7:00 at the RCCA office at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville (at the comer of Routes 522 & 211.) For more information, call the RCCA office at 987-9118. Oct 20: Power Line Awareness Festival Enjoy live music, speakers, local food and wine, a solar-house tour and a bonfire while learning about the issues surrounding Dominion Virginia Power's proposal to string more 500,000-volt power Ines through Rappahannock County. Green vendors are welcome and tailgating is encouraged. The event will be held from 2 p.m. until dark at Jordan River Farm (6 Shiloh Lane at the comer of Jericho Road and North Poes Road in Huntty). At dusk, there will be a "Ughtwaik" under the Dominion power lines that cross the farm. Participants can bring their own 3-foot fluorescent light butt), which win illuminate from the stray energy emitted by the lines. Volunteers are needed to help with the festival and sponsors are still being accepted. For more information, call 636-4775 or visit www.powerlineawareness.com. Oct 20: Back by Popular Demand - Rain Barrels! The Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting its 2nd "Build Your Own Rain Barrer workshop on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Young Farmers' Pavilion in Madison, VA. Lunch will be provided. Barrels will cost $35 for 1 or $60 for 2, including hardware. Barrels without hardware will cost $15. Barrels can also be purchased without attending the workshop. For more information, please contact Stephanie DeNicola at 540825-8591 or by email at Stephanie. DeNicola @ va.nacdnet.net. Oct 20-21: Dried Flower, Sale and House Tour Presented by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish, it's the 51st. Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 am. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tea will be served both days from 2 to 5 p.m. ait the Middleton Inn in Washington. This year’s featured homes include the Schiffman's Pink House, Meadow Green and Oak Crest. Tickets per house - $10.00. Block tickets - $20.00 - available at Trinity Parish office in Washington or at each house that weekend. Contact Helen Williams at (540) 937-4279. Oct 20-21: Scrabble House Open House A historic “Rosenwald School.” the public is invited to an open house of the current building to talk with alumni and friends of Scrabble School, experience a “moment in Rappahannock history” and lean more about the planned Heritage Center and Senior Center. Open both days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Sperryville, follow Rt. 522 south, turn left on Rt. 626, school is less than Vz mile on left. Plenty of parking and refreshments provided. Call Bob Lander at (540) 967-8504 for more information. Oct 20: Panther Classic Golf Tournament The $ 1,000,000 Panther Classic Golf Tournament will begin on Saturday, Oct 20, at 9 a. m. with a shot gun start at Bowling Green C.C. (South Course) in Front Royal, Va. The format will be a four person Scramble Captain's Choice. Hole in one prizes include: $1,000,000 (Paid out as a 40 year annuity) door prizes include dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington and a Ford Focus, Courtesy of Rappahannock County National Bank and Shenandoah Ford, Trips and more. Lunch will be provided by Burgers'n Things after the Tournament. Proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. You may enter individually or as a team. Registration Fee is $75 Per Player. Make checks payable to RCSSA and return with name, email, address and phone#, mail to RCSSA, PO. Box 192, Washington, VA 22747. For more information including sponsoring a hole, contact the Tournament Director. Jim Humbles at 540-987-1218 or email at JKHumbles@aol.com Oct 23,24,25: Hunter Safety Course There will be a basic hunter safety education course for Rappahannock County on Oct. 24, 25 and 25 at Amissville Fire Hall from 5-9 p. m. For more information call Tom Guthne at 540-937-4143. Oct. 27: No Ordinary Person Ki Community Arts Ninth Annual No Ordinary Parson show is coming to Ki Theatre on Saturday, Oct 27 at 8 p. m. This highly popular evening of funny, sad, warm-hearted and unusual autobiographical stories will be narrated this year by John McCarthy; Sallie Morgan, Doug Baumgardner. Joyce Abell (director) and Marilyn Armor. Reservations can be made by calling the Ki office at 987-3164. Reserved tickets are held at the Theatre until 7:45 of the night of the performance. Oct 27: Music on lawn The Sperryvtlle Fire Department will have music on the lawn on Saturday. Oct 27. Contact Michelle Jenkins at 540-987-9440 Oct 3h AARP Driver Safety Program An 8-hour classroom refresher course designed for those 50 and over will be offered at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, 1804 Zachery Taylor Hwy, Huntfy, VA on Wednesday, October 31 from 8:30 am. - 5 p.m. Those completing this 8hour course will receive a certificate, which should reduce auto insurance costs. NO Exams. The cost is $10 (to cover the costs of materials). Class size isKmited. AM drivers should bnng their drivers license to class. For regstration and further information, please call: Shannon with Rappahannock County Farm Bureau at 540-987-8225

l farmhouse on £57 serene acres with views,*. £2 acres rise available at $129,900. Or, beyl; 19,009, Great opportunity and location. : / inJOTW Fauquier County with views «C geMtas^ restored stone wall. VDOT approval GnMfcn Redwood Realty MICHELLE j BENECKE 540.987.9128 703.965.0704 obaccb8C21iai*OMLcoa C/Jurl (&> Zl/ia/i6v£ Special Country Properties Rappahannock • Fauquier • Madison • Culpeper Battle Run Lane This 8.4 acres has even thine:! - western and southern exposures, great mountain views, old stone walls, mature Dogwoods and Ottks, small pond and at least two excellent building sites. $255,900 Brown Mountain Farm Rappahannock's finest! 215 acres with over 1/2 mile frontage on the Hughes River, spectacular views,- high broad 40 acre pasture, large pond, hidden meadow's, farmhouse and much more. This property has a wonderful variety of topography, from river bottom to the top of Brow n Mountain and it is laced with many hiking and riding trails. This is a very special property. $2*400y090 North Poes Road The perfect country property in Rappahannock's premier equestrian area! 55 acres with mountain views, pasture, forest and river frontage. Includes a three bedroom cottage. 25 acres on the river -$4954Wk 39 acrephis cottage-$769,000, Both parcels-$1,2304)90 South Foes 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 bui Iding with an approved 4 bedroom pere and underground utilities. A great location and a great value. $295,009 - $479,000 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD - COMMKROAl/RESIDENTIAL 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 w ith 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, it is perfect for a professional who wants a residence/office or for a conversion to an office building. $709,009 Battle Mountain Road This five acre kx has a great kxation. convenient to Warrcnton and ('ulpeper. It is partially open and has several building sites w ith gtxxJ view y Ideal new home site fix a builder, family or retiree. $139,000 Etlax Farm Spectacular one-of-a-kind offering with breath taking views of Old Rag and the Shenandoah National Park. 187 acres, protected b\ a scenic easement, with an env iaNe combination of rolling pasture, hardwood freest and strong mountain streams.The farm is being offered three wavs; 80acres - $lj*5.00t. 107 acres - $1,595,000, 187 acres - $2,950,000 HlCKEKSON Ml. LANE This intnguing duplex near Hint Hill has a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 kitchens. The units share a carport thit could be enclosed for an impressive great loom. On 10 wooded acres. $3354)00 Etlan Road If vou ore looking for stunning mountain % iews. vou must see this 14 acre parcel on the scenic back mud from htlan 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 Grove, mature pines, and towering hardwoods. $295,999 Rollins Ford Road Remarkable 33.5 acre purcel w ith a com enient location. 15 minutes to Warrenton. Magnificent elevated building site, large woodland pond and reads for building. $435,000 Welsh Hollow Lane Just west of Sperryville. this 2-acre pared combines complete privacy and convenience. It has a strong stream, a tine building site under mature hardwoods and a 4 bedroom pen:. It is close to the Phrk as wdl as the shops and restaurants of the v illage. $L3M0§ Deer Lane This charming, almost new colonial in Seven Springs. Culpeper is a gem. Numerous upgrades and amenities induing hurdwixd times on the main krvd, crow n molding, gas fireplace, and an enormous deck. 3 acre wooded U*. $350,000 Religious Notes A Kid’s Community Bible Club sponsored by Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church Inspiring Tfiaugfifo by Randy Minter FLORAL GESTURES OF SYMPATHY While the gift of flowers is most often associated with happy occasions, it also has a place during times of grieving. As much as we like to receive flowers in celebration of love and to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, and special achievements, flowers are very much appreciated by those who must confront death and loss. According to a survey conducted by the Society of America Florists, flowers rank behind only support from family and friends and sympathy cards as a source of comfort for bereaved people during the grieving process. On a very tangible level, flowers help raise spirits with their natural beauty. On a more subconscious level, they may be seen to represent the life cycle of all living things. The placement of floral arrangements is just one of the tasks that MOSER FUNERAL HOME will perform when assisting you with commemoration services. No detail is too large or too small for us to handle. We are here for you whenever you need us. Please call us at (540) 347-3431. To schedule a tour of our facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. We have been serving the community with compassion for many years. Please send your questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at: . moserfh@blackhawkejKt “Death is not the cessation of life, but an incident in it.” r Morris Joseph and Washington Baptist Church begins its fourth year on Wednesday afternoons from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m. This year's program is open to all children in grades one through six. It will be held at the Washington Baptist Church. The program consists of Bible memorization, crafts, games, music and refreshments. Prizes are given for scripture verses memorized. Many children take the bus from school and come straight to the church. For more information you may contact the Washington Baptist Church office at 540-675-3336. Forest Grove Baptist Church will have their New Contemporary Service the last Sunday of each month at 11 a. m. This service features The Cross Tones, Forest Grove Baptist Church’s own contemporary band. They have been Number 1 in the weekly ratings on TSR, an Internet Radio Outreach Station. In addition, the Contemporary Service includes a communion service very different from the traditional one along with intercessory prayer and testimonies from those present. We invite anyone looking for a contemporary service to come and experience a new kind of service the last Sunday of each month. Our next Contemporary Service will be Sunday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. Anyone looking to use their musical talents and gifts in a contemporary service are encouraged to contact Rev. Paul D. Larrimore, Minister of Music, Forest Grove Baptist Church, 540937-4031. There will be music far all tastes starting at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The concert will open with the serenading guitar and vocals of Jeannette Wood, and Bob Shaffer of Cobbler Mountain Grass who will perform some bluegrass favorites. The feature act will be alternative The Famijy of Robert H. Bailey. Sr. would like to extend our sincere gratitude to eveiyone in our church family and community at large for all expressions of sympatty and love since Roberts passing. Your calls, cards, visits, flowers, food, and prayers have been i o€ great Gpnfrg. R is tru$f. a Messing to see that God's love still; surrounds us! Yours in Christ. Hortense and Family" inspirational music by the band Ryan Benyo Experience, with piano solos you don’t want to miss. A spaghetti dinner will follow at 6:30 prepared and served by the United Methodist Men. All donations received for the evening will be used for the United Methodist Men’s service projects in the community Forest Grove Baptist Church will hold their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Forest Grove Baptist Church Activity Center (Old School) on Forest Grove Road. It will begin with a Yard Sale at 8 a.m. There will be Live music by the Crosstones at 12 p.m. There will also be lots of food and baked goods. We will also have Hay Rides and a Moon bounce for the kids! In addition we will host the Rappahannock Historical Society Exhibits all day! This will include hundreds of local photos and artifacts from 18601960 concerning county history. All proceeds will go towards the Forest Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. For more information call Danny or Linda Hitt at 540-825-7799 or 540-937-4221. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church, Washington will be having revival services starting Sunday, Oct. 14 going through Friday, Oct. 19, with David Sommerdorfs of Wasilla, Ala., preaching. The Sommerdorfs family will be singing Christ-honoring music. Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Nursery will be provided. For more information rail 540-937-4911. Amissville Baptist Church has started a new NanTraditional Study Series an Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Are you unable to attend Sunday School? Is attending Sunday School uncomfortable for you? Do you want to learn more about the Bible? Please join us for this relaxed atmosphere study series where we try and answer all of your questions. The following classes are available for study: Foundations of Our Faith, Bible Survey/Old Testament Part One - Genesis-Ester and Understanding Teaching, ftr' additional information please call the Church office (540) 937-6159 Monday - Friday 9:00 a m. - 1:00 p.m. or e-mail us at AmissvilleBC@comcast.net. Amissville Baptist Church is located at 776 Viewtown Road in Amissville. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Flint Hill Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Bailey officiating. Miss Dodson was bom September 26,1920 in Front Royal, daughter of the late Fred William and Sarah Virginia Dodson. She received her formal education at Miss Mary Weaver's School (in Front Royal, VA) and was a graduate of Sperryville High School. She held a Bachelor of Science degree from Madison College and Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia. She taught for Warren County Public Schools, Rappahannock County Public Schools, and Fairfax County Public Schools where she retired as a reading teacher. She was a Southern Baptist and worked in the Washington Baptist Church in Washington, VA, as the Director of Sunday School and as a member of the Nominating Committee and the Rower Committee. She was an avid reader: Surviving are a sister-in-law Mae Anna Dodson of Winchester, two nephews Fred William Dodson, II and his wife Connie of Armel and John Paul Dodson and his companion Dolores Campbell of Hampstead, NH; two nieces Joan Updike and her husband Lyle, and Susan Greer and her husband Larry all of Kearny, MO, four great-nephews; one great-niece; three great-great-nephews; and five great-great-nieces. She was predeceased by a .sister Elsie Dodson; and two brothers James and Paul Dodson. Friends may call at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal anytime. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Washington Baptist Church Long-term Maintenance Fund, FO Box 209, Washington, VA, 22747. YOU'RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 30th *lpm-4pm 200 Gid Brown Hollow Road • Washington, VA Light Refreshments Served This gracious 3 bedroom. 2 1/2 bath American Vaditional home is nesded in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, t has beat thoughtfully updated...^tending the old with the new k features skylights in the Master Suite, Central A/C. Central vat; and lots of ceramic tie and martfe. This turn of the century home is being offered with 4.1 acres. Adfoirwig parcels of 2.97 and &2 >175140 ft 4.1 acres $7101000 ft 15.28 tMuucmoatooo Contact Judi Burke 540-630-6103 Directions: From "Little Washington' take Rte. 211 west to nght on Gid Brown Hollow Road (Rte 622 norttk Got mile, blue house on rigjit See sign. SAM SNEAD *37-* South Royal Avenue* Front RuplVA 22630 mnann 540435-9808 q| Vtert our website at www.samsneadrealt*com fir

Please gather at the fire hall Bill Welch, President of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, extends this invitation to all FHVFRC members, the Ladies Auxiliary, community volunteers, and everyone who helped at this year’s carnival: Please gather at the Rappahannock Bank turns 105 Rappahannock National Rank will be celebrating their 105th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 29, at all seven branches from 9 ajn. to 12 p.m. There will be promotions, giveaways, refreshments and a chance to win one of five $105 RNB Visa Gift Cards given away at each branch. The branches are located at 7 Bank Road in Washington, 473 South Street (Royal Plaza Shopping Center) in Front Royal, 101W. Washington Street in Middleburg, 37 Main Street and 322 W. Lee Highway in Warrenton and 25 West Piccadilly Street and 1095 Millwood Pike in Winchester. For more information please call 540-9878384. Employee of the month Congratulations go out to Mary Groves ofWashington. She was nominated for the employee of the month at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mary was nominated for the award by a physician who describes her as “the nicest person alive”It’s her kindness, compassion and genuine desire to help others that make her one of Fauquier ‘s model employees. Keep up the good work Groves! Belated birthday wishes go out to Henry Hudson from Washington. He celebrated his day on Monday Sept. 17. Hudson hasn’t been feeling well so keep himin your prayers and thoughts. While you are doing thab also .remember Richard Judd 'who is recovering from open heart surgery. Birthday wishes go out to Edward Clark, who celebrated his day on Sunday Sept. 23, and Gary Jenkins, Jt, who celebrates his birthday today Thursday Sept 27. Anniversary wishes go out to former Washington residents Rev. John and Barbara Jenkins. Theycelefcrated75yearsafmarriagean Sept 24-aremarkable achievement for them both. Send them a card at Evergreen Health and Rehab Centex; Room 315, 380 Millwood Ave., Winchester; Va. 22601. Sommerdor& featured Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington wdl be having revival services starting Sunday Oct 14 and running through Friday Oct 19, with David Sommerdcrfe of Wasilla, Ala., preaching. The Sommerdorfo family will be singing. Nursery provided. For more information call 540-937-4911. Check out that bright light in the sky Reaching wuwtiiHwwi bright Rat .T FT From Page B1 since she started dfamg lessons. For Cupp, the afternoon sessions provide a perfect balance to her work week. A medical researcher at the University of Virginia, Cupp commutes daily to Charlottesville. Her job does provide some flexibility enough so that Monday afternoons can be devoted to her passion - dance. *1 love teaching. I love baUet,” said Cupp, "and I wanted to keep doing it* Cupp, who has resided in WoodviUe since 2001, has been a dancer and a ballet teacher. She performed with the Atlanta Ballet II Company and with Ballet Rotaru. She's also been part of the Virginia BaUet Theatre in Norfolk. Now, she puts on her own rentals - a «m»IW nm» in Dacemher hdd at Belle Meade and a larger venue in May usually held at the elementary school. ‘The children have a lot of fun with it* said Cupp, "they take on the characters in a story and so its a hit of yrting panfaimiiw and Hmring* The decision to start dancing far Cupp happened when she was eight "My mother asked me if 1 would like to take some ballet lessons.* recalled Cupp. T B7 Fire Hall, Sunday, Sept. 30, from 4-7 p.m. for a “Thank You One and All” celebration. Hot dogs, pizza and soft drinks will be served. Flint Hill UMC was packed with friends, past and present, for Homecoming last Sunday. Washington Jan Clatterbuck 675-3338 jclatterbuck@ timespapers.com ness this past Sunday on the autumnal equinox, Venus “the morning star'’ can be seen for those of you heading to work near dawn. Venus is actually bright enough to see in broad daylight, but easier to find just before sunrise. Wake up early any morning in the week ahead and look east fin* the brilliant light of Venus. A little bonus for everyone, like the Moon, Venus has phases, and at the moment the planet has assumed the form of a slender crescent. If you have a backyard telescope, tjnke a look! Former resident, Mr. Ed Clark, currently of McLean, gave an encouraging message on the subject of prayer. Ed shared it was at this church that he learned how to pray. He offered a suggestion for a rich prayer life by -remembering one simple word—ACTS. Each letter represents an act we should do when praying: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and a commitment to Service. We were reminded of the meaning of “a commitment to service” when Mabel Lillard walked into the church. Mabel has been an active member of Flint Hill UMC for over 80 years. It was good to see her and many, many others “back home” again. And, of course, what United Methodist gathering would be complete without a meal. And what a meal it was! Whitney Matthews, who will be heading to Culinary school soon, got in some practice by baking a Lady Baltimore cake for the Homecoming luncheon. That Investment Opportunity in Flint Hill. This property has four rental units. Two are apts, one gift shop and a large retail space that was once a country store. $435,000 12693 Lee Highway,Washington,VA 22747 ^ t 540.675.1675 | f 540.675.26750 ^ vvww.piedmontsir.com ■ ' :':W: cake was about the most beautiful dessert you have ever clapped your eyes on - a work of art and almost too pretty to cut!. But cut it we did and it tasted as good as it looked. Send Happy Birthday wishes to Candy Lamma on October 1. Candy has touched many young lives in this county through her work as a guidance counselor at the elementary school. Happy Birthday Candy! Flint Hill Leah DeLong and Ester Settle (540) 675-3252 fl i nth i 11 news@comcast. net % APPAHANN0C1 EAl ESTATE ESOUBCES Wavfuisgion. VA 040^5-1190 Contracts, Contracts, Contracts!!! 204 Cowtokj Rom This beautiful contemporary home in i Castleton appears to be off the market! Sits on 18 acres, hardwood J flooring throughout, large front j porch, rear deck, Anderson windows, 5 jetted master bathtub, some | fencing; a very private areal! $445,000.00 6009 fra State Rom Custom home from the Southern Living Cou«ge Collection: Large pine cabinets, pine flooring and first floor ceding with beams, antique doors, comfortable living room, and a full-unfinished basement with room to expand. 5412.000 00 Imdi Zindel. Broker. GRI. ABR B«y«r Brokerage twee IfVS Trtsh Bartholomew Super Vcrut thari'f7 carthbnk.com ta Tanglewood, Front Royal, VA The most beautiful home in town. Tanglewood Fstate boasts a tastefully appointed, elegant four bedroom historic main house with en-suite baths, a large, fully renovated two bedroom guest house. 2.5 acres of park-like grounds. Approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast. Absolutely gor-' geous. SI .485,000. Howie Swaim 540-675-9999 Horseshoe Hollow, Washington, VA Beautiful 100 acre parcel in area of larger farms and estates. Streams, stone wails, nice views, trails and open fields. Perfect for farm, vineyard, or private weekend retreat. Several ideal home locations. In its entirety $1,348,500 or 50 acre lower parcel for $""49,500 and wooded 50 acre upper parcel tor $599,(XX). Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Castle Mtn Farm, Castleton, VA Spectacular sportsman estate on 291 acres with outstanding panoramic views of the Blue Ridge. Fields, orchards, streams, and foresrs combined with dramatic frontage on the Thornton River offer outstanding fishing, boating, riding and hunting. Contemporary 5 bedroom home. 53,995,000. AlanZuschlag 540-937-6124 Cedarbreak, Amissvule, VA Choice 15+/- acre wooded parcel near large farms. Rolling hills and streams and mountain views. The romantic ruins of an old log cabin still stand on the property. This is the ideal parcel for a weekend home or hunt bos. $299,900. Alan Zuschlag 540-937-6124 Tucker’s Retreat, Sperryville, VA -75 acre lot dose to Shenandoah Nat. Park with 2 BR 1.5 BA bungalow with dining rm. living mi and office. Complete h painted, new heat system and central air plus a new bath. Near a stream and hiking trails. Easy to maintain. Quiet location on a state gravel road. S259.000, Rent S900 per month. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Ajleen Cottage, Flint Hill, VA Charming cape cod built in 2006 on 2 quiet acres. Main floor has two bedrooms and one full bath, j large living room with fireplace, separate office, eat-in kitchen complete with hard wood floors and all new appliances. \ riili unfin ished basement with ruugh-in and additional bedroom allowed. $42*>,000. Camden M. Littleton 703-568-1097 West 16th St, Front Royal, VA Convenient location off a dead end street and close to a civil war trail. 4 BR, 2.5 BA with hardwood floors, main floor Master bedroom and laundry, full finished basement and quaint porches. This house would be a good first, retirement or investment home. 5260,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, Va Enjoy mountain views and roanng tires in a beautiful stone fireplace. 2+ bednxims, 2 bathrooms and sun room. Separate artist studio, 3 bay garage, and various other buddings in excellent condition. 3 ponds, 30 acres in 3 parcels. $1,250,000 * Lynn Wiley 540-253-7441 Ridgeview, Washington, VA Ran- treasure of 64 wooded acres, 25 of winch is a ccr titled tree tarm, some pines, balance in hardwoods. Several streams and walking paths. Wildlife abounds fo\, deer, bear, turkeys and other birds. Private location on dead end road vet close to Town of Washington. Several building sites and views of (.fid Rag Mountain. $995,000. Amy Sloane Timbers 540-987-8668

L:f, fcMsttts Class reunion planned Any members living in our area from the Culpeper High School class of 1982 who have not been contacted, this is a reminder that the reunion is planned for Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. It will be held at Germanna Tech Center. There are still a number who have not been located. Call Cindy Leake Curliss at 540-399-1611. Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. John Lines who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Rev. Lines is pastor of Hope Hill Baptist Church of Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Me Cloud, Jr. are continuing to receive congratulations upon the arrival of their little daughter, Kristin Ann, who was born at Culpeper Regional Hospital. We extend congratulations to Mrs. Betty Fincham Meredith on being chosen “Employee of the Season” at Culpeper Regional Hospital were she is a Switch Board Supervisor. The bingo parties held weekly by Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments will resume operation tonight in their new head-quarters at the intersection of Sperryville Pike and Scotts Mill Road. What a great day Sunday for the folks at Good Hope Baptist Church, on Norman Road, as they held their annual homecoming with Rev. Nathaniel Butler and Rev. Walter Bryant as guest speakers. Revival services continue through this week at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The public is invited to attend. We would like to extend to friends Mr. and Mrs. Verginuis Weaver belated wishes as they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in August. Mrs. Robin Grigsby called on Mrs. Janet Peregory on Friday afternoon. Our prayers go up for a close friend, Mrs. J. A. Berrey who underwent hip surgery in Culpeper Regional Hospital and then suffered a heart attack last Friday, but seems to be improving. Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. Frank Zinn and family upon the passing of her brother, Robert Embrey. Also to the family of Mr. Gene Timmons, a former Boston resident, of Reva Way who passed away. It’s birthday time again and happy greetings go out to Mary Thornhill Gray, Esther Frazier, niece, Janet Peregory, J.T. Dodson, Joyce Richards, Terry Cubbage, nephew Joseph Peregory II, Betty Smith, Brenda T. Cubbage and Laurence Homer, Mary Nicholson, - Jerry Cubbage, Angie Norman, Mary Gray, Tim Robinson, and Nancy Atkins. Greetings to those who will be growing older in the Boston Marie F. Atkins 987-8802 next days and they include Brenda Cubbage, Amy Knick, Hazel Delph, Joshua Helt and Kim Sealock. October ushers in our wishes for those celebrating wedding anniversaries including, Michael and Sue Ellen Ffazier and Nick and Lillian Norman and prayers that you will have many more years together. Prayers continue to be coveted for those on the sick list, shut ins and surgical patients and those in rehab centers, including Jerry Compton, Marty Atkins, Lucy Compton, Margaret Berrey, Emma Butler, Krista Pritt, Rosie Wharton, Charles Dodson, Paul Richards, Gid Clater, Hazel Hamm and Lillie Johnson, Carol Vance, and William Campbell. | PRICE REDUCED ; : ■■ • ' ' • • :•-•... *. .v - ' •: -;•' •" \-: • ' ... V • " . - ' ....•-.' • . : ' . !'C< v&j® 'T" ■; i:_C )j ~ Y&SKr-Ay; i§§ nSWC#: l' ,i! through the 11

The Rappahannock News and the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) present Your Next Beat Friend: Lily Photo by Lili Duvall Well, that is my somewhat dainty name, but do not be misled: l am a hound, which means I have a nose, which further means I have an overwhelming determination to follow the scent. So much so that, sensing the track of a coon, a rabbit, a fox, or anything interesting, I will blow right past an invisible fence. The charge would be merely a tickle around the collar for me. Yes, I trotted in from who knows where to Flint Hill, where the rescuers found me. Now I will trot into your life and into your heart All you have to do is come get me at the shelter, and, at least once in a while, permit me to follow my nose. This past week 5 dogs were joined with new owners. Tte Rappahennnrh Animal WMfaw, k m Amissvifle at 164 Weaver Road. They run be readied 7 days a week between 8 a.m. and 1 p m. at (540) 937-3283. Check ear their website at www.rawldagB.org Suite From Page B1 front of a bookshelf or the intricate butterfly cleverly painted on the patterned wallpaper that leads to the upstairs. “Details...little details, they make all the difference,” remarked several admirers as they discovered one after another in careful examination of The Claiborne House and the exceptional attention that has been given to create its very special ambiance. With one large master suite and a second bedroom upstairs, guests also have a distinct vantage point with a veranda that overlooks a private herb and cutting garden in the rear ofThe Claiborne House - a garden perfect for entertaining guests of the guests. Elegant, sophisticated and very classy, The Claiborne Ballet From Page B5 hadn’t thought about it but agreed. We were living in Front Royal at the tune.” “From the very first lesson, I was utterly and completely in love with it,” reminiscenced Cupp. Cupp teaches three classes. ' Ballet I is for the beginners. "They don’t actually work on the bar yet,” said Cupp who works with her young charges on coordination exercises, flexibility House has been completely remodeled and redesigned by Washington, D.C. architect Alan Greenberg. Hailing from London, the interiors are designed by the Inn’s decorator, Joyce Evans. Perfect for small parties, family gatherings, receptions, honeymoons or perhaps two couples sharing an anniversary or birthday, The Claiborne House offers the intimacy of a “cottage” but also with plenty of room to roam around. Surrounded by gardens - even though the Inn is really a stone’s throw away - the house is a stunning sanctuary unto itself Throughout the house you’ll find framed photographs and memorabilia from one of the Inn’s regular visitors throughout the years and its namesake - Craig Claiborne. O’Connell rolled out the red carpet when Claiborne first visited. Learning that he was from Sunflower, Mississippi, O’Con and balance. But as they play a simple game of stretching to add ingredients to an imaginary kettle of soup, the early formations of a synchronized dance movement are taking shape. As they each take turns to practice standing on one leg, then a quick hop, and then down on the other while their arms are in position, the patterns and rhythms to that most graceful of dance forms is unfolding. The basics will gradually take them to the bar and standing on their toes. Ballet II is for her more advanced students and while nell had sunflowers everywhere and caviar the way it should be eaten - by the tablespoon. Claiborne’s hometown newspaper was also waiting for him upon arrival. He was duly impressed and spent many subsequent birthdays at the Inn O’Connell admits to being shocked to discover that some of his young cooks had never heard of him. Claiborne, who died in 2000, authored more than 20 cookbooks. “Our hope is that when guests stay here they’ll learn more about Craig Claiborne’s many contributions to America’s culinary evolution. He, along with James Beard and Julia Child laid the foundation for all of us who came later,” commented O’Connell. The Inn will celebrate a 30year anniversary next year. O’Connell wants to continue the idea of honoring America’s culinary pioneers by naming future accommodations after others instructing the younger ones, some of these older students quietly waited in an adjoining room, doing their homework, reading and readying themselves for their turn on the floor. After Ballet I and II are completed, Cupp turns her attention to her adult class. “It’s hard for many of the adults,” admitted Cupp, “they have so much else on their schedules. Many of them have never danced before and they’re trying it for the first time. Others danced when they were younger and have always wanted to return.” For Cupp, it’s such as Alice Waters, Thomas Keller, Jacques Pepin and Charlie Trotter. “We hope it will help people connect the dots and better appreciate how our country became the vibrant, culinary force it is today” remarked (/Connell adding, “Craig is very much still with us. And hopefully, he will be for a long, long time.” Staying at The Claiborne House The Claiborne House features a living room, dining room, library and media room with a two-story veranda overlooking a private garden. There are two bedrooms - one a large master suite - and 2 V2 bathrooms. 24-hour room service is included. Price: $1800-2150 per night. Make reservations as far as a year in advance at (540) 6753800 from 8 a.m. to 9 pan. EST daily. an opportunity to join along and dance with them as she instructs. Cupp’s students range in age from 4 to 16. While most of her students are girls, she currently has one male student, 5-year old Philip Wyatt who sprinted across the floor kicking up each leg with a perfectly pointed toe. Cupp’s ballet classes are held Monday afternoons at Belle Meade and run from an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. They are $36 per month. Phone Meghan Cupp at (540) 987-8081. The dance floor has room for more. AUTOMOTIVE JACK EVANS 2p. LIBERTY. amdthe PXJKSUU €a^Mtc^ 800-532-4389 125 St Royal Aoe., Front Royal VA BUILDERS SHUMAN BUILDERS —-INCSince 197* CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS ADOmONS'WMOOW REPLACEMENT (540)825-5184 BUILDING & RESTORATION Mustard Seed master builders Fine I lomebuikiing and Restoration Scott MiiJmfc. propruoor 540-J87-7254 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For AU Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd.. 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540-351-1664 ‘Utm. Fauquier Times - Democrat I Classified Dept 39 Culpeper St 1 Warrenton, Va 20186, 540-351-0121 S/nait^ feuil“terclassffie«!© tfmesPaperswCo#n mi Advertising REAL estate Mon. 11 a.m. nu¥UI 1101 'o BUSINESS DIRECTORY Ttiurs 12 noon DEADLINES ALL other CLASSIFIED ads due... ——— Mon. 4 p.m. (Fri. 3 p.m. proof deadline) After an ad Is ordered... it cannot be changed or csncefcd After ttw posted deecMne for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the papers, If it contains an error or, or you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. Ail errors must be reported by 3:00 pm Monday following the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers will not accept liabili ty for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the ri#it 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. 2BR 1BA; $1100: another for $900. Located, Grays Mill Rd behind NBVFD on Rt 29. 1st/Last Mo rent req'd. no pets. Avail 1st week of OctoberContact Jo Brabson, 703-659-0074 Completely furnished/ equipped kit, 5 rms, patio, for quiet person. $695/mo. utils ind. No smkg/pets. (540)364-3348 FLETCHER RENTAL PROPERTIES 292 Broadview Ave 540-347-7855 ★1 bedroom efficiency apt in Warrenton @ $600/mo utilities included. No Pets Owner/Agant All homes owned A managed by us Marshall-Efflc, up* stairs, pvt ent a deck, $650/mo ind util, pets ok , turn, park like, no smkg. (540)364-2329 WMintwi, Cons to Rt 28 & 29, schools a shop, ibr bsmt apt, Priv. Ent. $725/mo, utls incld. 540-351-0148 Bealaton-2BR, 2BA condo $1100/mo. 1mo Free Rent. Sec dep. Newly remodeled. Call Mike (301)221-2061 OPEN HOUSE SUN 9/30 1-4PM! Custom Post & Beam on 12+ Acs! Just outside Warrenton. $699,900. Dir: Rt 17N to L on Keith (behind Ben & Mary's), R on Cannonball Gate, L on Summerfield Hills to 8152 on Right. Peggy Oremland RE/MAX Premier 703-753-3367 Public Open House Sat 9/29, 1-4 Rent or Sale: Tudor Home on Horse Farm 12863 EIK Run Church Road. Goldvem. VA 22720 4BR 3BA Convenient to Quantico. Warrenton. Fredericks- burg, and hunts. Rideout, 12 stall barn, run-in, 25 fenced of 26.95 total acres. $985,000. Home only rental $2000/month with horse boarding for additional rent. Dir: From Warrenton: 17 South 11 miles to left at 806 (light), 5 miles to right on Goldmine Rd. 1.9 to left on Elk Run Church to 4th driveway on right. MLS FQ6518480 and FQ6492687 T# 540-687-6560 or 703-727-4301 Prucential Carruthers Hour Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 3BR, 2BA grge. sheds, river. Rapp Cty, 9ac, $1100/mo. 6-8pm only. (540)622-2855 3BR Tudor, 2 acs $2.000/$2,000. 10/01. PelS Lg. LR, DR, Den, fpl.. 2 BA s, creek w/pond. 703.327.6458. I/5BR, 3.5BA, 2900 sq. ft. 2 acs. 2 car garg, beaut neighborhood. DC side Warrt n, near Gainesville $2400/mo (540) 349-1117, (540) 270-8326 Bmtoton, 6br, 4.5ba. LR, DR. Kit, Rec rm, loft, wrap around porch, Irg deck. 2 car garg. util's incld +. cable. $2400/mo. 540-222-1928 BenVhnua m 3 BR's/ 1BA ranch w/unfin basement and deck. Avail 10/1-10/10. $1100 a month. Jean Lilian! 540-675-3670 BerryvHls/Ctarfce Co., Beaut., quiet country setting. Single family Ranch built 2002 3BRs, 2BAs. Bsmnt, CAC, 2 Gas Log FPs all appl's, $1800/mo. Credit Check, Sec Dep 540-955-1384. Cozy 3BR, 2BA duplex, The Town of warrenton, 1 car garg, priv patio & wall/wall carpet. No smkr $1395mo Nancy Richards, ABR Long and Foster 540-229-9983 For Rent: 3BR, 1.5BA TH in Marshall. exc cond $950/mo. Owner/ Agent. Call (703)754-8746 For Rent 3BR, Log Home on 78 acres. Private Hunting Land, w/ lots of deer and turkey. Great location in Purcellville. Va for raising kids m Great schools. Avail Sept 2007 $2100 mo 703-731-5434 LOVETTSVILLE Arm Top floor brick ranch. 3BR. 2BA. fpl. all appis. $1200/mo. Call 540-882-3686. Lovettsville: Farmhouse w/water view1 3BR. 1BA. 3 porches. Lg LR. laundry rm & hdwd firs. Peaceful & private. W0 incl. $1400/mo. No pets, no smkg. Refs + deposit required. 703-727-5485(0) or 540-822-93451E), LUXURY HOME Bealeton 4 br SF $1850 Rent/own NVFM, 703-217-2468 AOS WORK Call 540-347-4222 New Look, Great Specials!! JUST $99 sac. dap* •Spacious 1 & 3 BR apts, * 2BR Townhomes* Unsing tram $720 - $925 • W/D avail, in Apts* • Pat Fnendly* • Storage Units • Bus Service On-Site • Ceiling Fans • Beautiful Park-Like Setting FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS APTS 540-625-5050 CALL NOW, SPECIAL WON T LAST! 500 Concord Place, Culpeper. VA 22701 •mail: fnendshipheightsapts@yahoo.com 1‘some restrictions apply i MrehaM 3BR, 2 BA, dish washer. LR & Fam rm.lg yard, dean fresh paint. No pets. Avail immed. 571-277-6323 MddleburyTTie Plains fum guest house on Irg estate 5 mi from Rt 66. Great view. Quiet country field-stone bam converted into 3br home charm and quality upscale 3mo min/time share opt $4200 703-754-7371. MIDDLE BURG/THE PLAINS. Small house on farm 3BR, 2 BA, w/d„ porch, no smkg. $t50Q/mo. + utils540687-6763 or brevnov@ starpower.net Midland, 3br. 2ba, Garden tub in Master BR. LR, Formal DR, Eat in kitchen, W/D, Deck, Carport, located on 5 acs overlooking 20 acs. $1350/mo + sec dep & ref's. No pets/ smkg. 540-439-1343. Near Waterford hist log farmhouse, totally restored. 2BR, 3FBA, Fieldstone pub room w/wet bar. mtn & lake views. $1750/mo. 540-882-3686. New Baltimore, 3BR. 1BA, Vint Hill Rd, $1200. Also Ig mountian top apt with views, $1500. 540-229-9328 No Maniy Down - Free list of properties avail, w/ no down payment. Call Charles Ervin. 703-395-5934 RE/MAX ABSOLUTE Rappahannock Cottage. Located on small estate 20 minutes from Warrenton, this unique cottage has beautiful views, beamed ceilings. pine floors, handmade cabinets, stone hearth w/woodstove, gardens and patio. One very large bedroom, great room, sun room and 2 full baths. Available 10/1. $1200/ month. Owner/broker. 540-551-4106 2BR cottage. batM?L W/D. pdrch. $750/mo. Refs & dep req d. (540)631-4170 Rapp'll County •One bdrm garden apt w/stone patio. Utilites included. $750 •3 bdrm, 2 bth full basement. $1250 • Four Room cottage in town. $850 •4 bdrm, 2 bth restored two level in village. $1350 RRER - 540-675-3843 Sale or rent. Sperryville. 4BR, 3BA. brick ranch, mi m-law apt. $374,900 or $1450/mo. OLBEB (540)937-3300 Sm 3BR house. Sperryville. VA, $800/ mo * sec dep. Call (540)987-8924 after 6pm Warren Co., Waterlich area, spacious 3BR, 2.5BA house. Ig fam rm, lower Ivl finished. Irg yard. $1600/mo. Bobby Rutherford, ERA Brown & Ruthartord Realty. 540471-4121 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Reactors Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 £~=~) WARRENTON 307 Amber Circle. Huge 3020sqft, almost new 4BR, 3.5BA, FP, garage, finish bsmt, rec rm, laundry rm. $1795/ mo-*- dep. Pets considered. Anne Spaith Owner/Agent RE/ MAX Distinctive. 703-946-1338 Warrenton, 3BR, 2BA, Lrg Laundry w/ W/D, Den/office, great room, FP, 1.5 acs. Close to Route 17, 28 & 29, $1550/mo ♦ Sec dep & Ref's. No pets/ smoking. 540-439-1343. ISeHtnBton, VA, $1450/ mo, updated stone & cedar 3br & loft, 2 FP, 20 acs, wooded, river, stables 301-986-5475 Free room & board in exchange for HH chores. In warrenton VA. 703-790-5323 CentrevSte: Fum. rm & board & a little cash for Female in exch. for care of disabled young adult F. Must be strong (able to transf. I05!bs), kind, trustworthy, ref req d. 703-266-2223. SFH, Lg BR. private/entr, bath, porch), w/d. Poss pet Full Kit. 2ac $750 + dep. 540-822-4274. Leeeburg: 38W 1.5 BA 2 M TH. Pete constdered. $1275/mo. 703-967-4961 O/A. L—burg Rent to own. 36R/ 2BA, renovated, exc loc. $1375/mo. All credit considered. 703-967-4961 O/A. NEW GARAGE TH for RENT in Inwood. WV only $1150, 3 fin lvls,. Call 7*3-77*-2440 TH, Mnwh— 3BR. 2BA, beautiful. Ig. fenced yard. deck, furnished or unfurnished. No pets. Avail immed. 571-277-6323, 540-364-2361 Purcellvilte: 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 RmMon: Large office $1600/mo. More space avail. Avail now. Olatsen Realty. 540-347-1505. rmmn shag, C-2. 3 phase. CAC 2K sq ft. $1650/mo. & 1K sq ft. C-2. warehouse. $700/ mo. (540)788-4647 Front Royal eho 2 Bedrooms from $695 • Fui skm W/D Available • 24-Hour Fitness Center • Cats end Large Dogs Welcome * Close to 1-66, Shopping and Dining 1 Persoo-$22.400 2 Peopfe-$25.600 3 Feopie-$28,800 SHENANDOAH COMMONS 540.622.6846 kettlerapartments. com Prim nM nict, 1K sq ft +, Prince Wm, Culpeper, Stafford. Spotsylvania. Albermarle Cntys. The retail ex ?erts, Hanscome earn,Rem ax. 703-909-7184 Warehouse / office space avail. Manassas VA 5000SF (will divide) small & Irgoffice space, Auto allowed. Khan 703-929-3936 WAREHOUSE SPACE Remington. RV, semis & contractors welcome. Gated, secure. 50 *39 6*7 BIG and small game hunting in No. Va. Call 703-670-9783 or visit www.nsa-inc.com On Mw beach, KiH Devil Hitts, NC, @ MP 5.5. w w w outerbanksrentals. com, click KDt7A or B YOUR AO COULD BE HERE! CALL TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! 540-347-4222 OR FAX 540-351-0121 Incredible Log Home! 3 Treed Acs in Jeffersonston. 4BR, 3BA w/3 Ftn. Levels. 2 Car Att & 3 Car Det. Garage! $549,900 703-753-3367 tappohannock Co, rare find, 10 acre parcei, ready to build. Old Rag view. Fenced, pond Site. (540)547-4433 1989 Ookwood 14x70 trailer, 2BR, 2BA. Marsh Run, Bealeton. CAC, w/d inci. $20tC obo. (540)439-3599 ha~) Fauquier Co, Broad Run, near 66 wooded, 109ac w/house. $2.7 mil. Serious buyers only!!! (734)995-9072 ... I Fauquier County 199 +/- Ac. Near Hume. Frontage on Crest Hill Rd (647) & Putnam's MiH Rd (770). Can be divided. Call Exclusive Agent Joe Ramsey (540)772-9282 Long & Foster REALTORS Hunter's paradise dose to I-66,4 BR, 2.5 BA, gas FP, 1st floor master w/ priv deck; full walk-out bsmt, 17+ acs. Motivated seller has reduced another $15K! FQ6427696 $549,900 Nancy Richards, REALTOR, ABR Long and Foster 540-229-9983 Mee 3BR, 3BA split Ivt, ' lac, fenced, part wooded, kit appl's updated, new firs. S392 5K 540442-2676 (540)341-7421—5:30p Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 IRNUTES Times Classified 347-4222 Rental - Office Large, bright convenient and affordable. 1,560+sq ft of office space. Private entrance. Three large, private offices, huge open area perfect for work areas or cubes, bathroom and kitchen area. Located off Culpeper St in Warrenton just across from the court house and a short distance from the banks, restaurants, and Post : Office. $1,665.00/month INCLUDES utilities! ! Call for showing and directions. 540-347-1901 A.RJMJ. Austin Realty Management & Investment Inc. www.armiva.com REDUCED u* 2BR.2BA canto tfft Great Location/ Gorgeous 3 level Town Home with 3BR. 2 full BA, 2 half BA, 1 car garage, in i McNair Farms West Community. • New Granite Counter Tops • Designer Paint on all 3 levels • MSTR BR with Vaulted Ceilings • HRWD floor in Foyer and Kistw • MSTR BA with separate Shower and Soaking Tub • Minutes to Fairfax County Flwy, Dufies ToU Road, and Rle 28. Fur mm informaiutm CalI Owanat 5712654593 I Sumerduck REDUCED front porch colonial, built 01.4BR, 2.5BA, 3 M. 10 ac, partially fenced, new 36X40 bam. $529,900. 10K for dosing costs, buyer costs, or sober Linda Martin, Remax Advantage Group, 540-349-4301, cell 540-2706062 Warrenton $415400 Price slashed, move on in! 3 lev, full porch colonial, 4BR, 2.5 BA, & lots of upgrades/ updates on an acre! Linda Martin, Remax Advantage Group, 5403494301, ce« 5402706062 Doublewide, Mobil* home, 1996, 64x26.6. 3BR, 2BA, den. FP A frame roof, frfrjst be moved” from lot. $35K. 060 (540)439-3632 tt took* YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 OCTOBER 2~~7~| Featuring 325 Properties thn~u<VA, MD & DC with Many in THIS AREA1 •NO BACK TAXES •NOLENS VAAFH285 ;au 800441-9401 hudsonand marshall.com w ommuter's Dream 3 Fin. Lvls in this Alexandria TH. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. F/P, Gas Utils. Brick patio & Fenced yard. Updated A Only 3.5 mi. to Metro. Mins to a Betvoir & 495! $409,900 HeUHx Premier 703-753-3367 RETIRING? RELOCATING? Sunbelt Newbcrn, NC. Free retirement pkg. Ask for Whit Morgan-Newbern Real Estate 1-SBR436-2M2 Jrudlng Monday? Tired of working more for less? Work less for more from home! 1-800-417-6360 x4440 Ml OAK SEASONED Hardwood. Free Delivery. $150/ full cord. Call Mark Plows' Motorsports 703-868-2524 Wood Pedals - Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center has wood pellets in stock now- at a great preseason price. Come in and have us load them on your truck or arrange for delivery. 540-981-8555 APPROX. 18 ACRES with 988 FT. on SENSENY RD Urban development area. Vfeter & sewer district $2.5 MMion 50 ENGMEERED TOWNHOUSE LOTS East side of Winchester / Eddy's Lane. 700 ft. frontage on VA State Road. Exchange or wiH consider financing. $2.5 Milton FV6460567 ERA Oakcrest Realty, Hazel Marie: 540-664-6405 Linda: 540-662-9160 FAUQUIER SPCA LOST A FOUND PETS ADOPTIONS TOO! 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquterspca.com e-mail fspca@netzero.com far a canpleto up to ctoto listing LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1987 20 YEAR REUNION OCTOBER 1213.2007 LEESBURG.UA Please register at ttie website For more details: wwwJcbsraidersxom or cal Jeo (iccofls f703J 395-9966 OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you Rve in enter to be qualified to vole. In order to be eligible to vote in the November 6, 2007 General Election, you must register no later than 500 o-m. on Ti^riny, October 9. 2007. For the convenience of eligible citizens, the Voter Registration Office of Rappahannock County located at 262A Gay Street will be open for registration Monday - Friday 8:00 am. - 4:00 o.m. with exception of Holidays. Also, the Voter Registration Office wtt be open on October 27 and November 3. 2007 from 9:00 am. - 5: - - ■ 5 who voters who need to vote by Satorda^ -00 P-m. tor the convenience of ballot for this election’date. All requests for reasonable accommodations due to a disability should be made to the registrar with at least a 48-hour notice. You are encouraged to make application tor voter regetrabonL Please call us at the number shown below should you nave any questions. Remember, a good citizen registers and votes. MRQRTMfr DATES TO REMEMBER FOR URCOMNG ELECTION: Final day of Registration is Tuesday, October 9. 9:00 am - 5:00 am. Last day to Register to Vote Absentee is Saturday November 3, 9:00 am. - 5.-00 pm Nancy S. Newiin General Registrar 262A Gay Street Washington, VA 22747 540-67S-5380

King Non-flip PHtowtop 3 PC Mattress New in orig piasfjfci Can Dlvr! Great Peal!! 703-378-8866. %;-PC Cherry Sleighbeditjoom Set (New in »#Oxes) Worth $1200 - Need $575 & its yours! Carey - 703-961-8383. Mattress & Boxsprg (Brand-new in plastic). Can deliver. $150 w/ warr. 703-263-7888. TIMM Mattress Sets - $10Q/$120 - can sell separately - Both still in plastic/brand new! 703-378-8866. *08 ft 9/29, 7am - ?, 9/30, 9a-?, 136 Mill HHI Rd, Flint Hill, 2 mis W of Wakefield School. Something 4 everyone. SEEKING CRAFTERS lor the 1st Annual Fall Craft Festival for Breast Cancer on 10/ '20/07,9a - 2p. 340-439-6502 5'-7', $35 ea; Norway Soruce 5 -06' $45 ea. Delivery & planting avail. 540-937-6178, I 540-718-2976 t2Jn band saw, Sears 2spd, fitting head. 1 T/8 HP, 6in cut, 80in blade, owner's man., 7 extra blades. $250. 12in Powermatic planer, model 100, 220V. 3HP, 3 blades, owner's man, $500. (540)547-4106 HOT TUB: Never used, seats 6, fully loaded, 31 jets, waterfall. MSRP $7298. sell $3500. 571-237-5015. POOL TABLE-8 ft. solid wood, cherry, still in box. 1 in. slate. MSRP $6495 Must 571-237-5015. .It Factory i Liquidation! Must Sell! i Arch style 60% off!! f One(1) 20x20 $2900; ^one(1) 25x30 $8974 one(1) 30x36 $5192. > Brand New! Will sacriIf.i c e . Rick 1800-715-6482 Hound Pups, jytKC reg, sots, wormed. Tri Colored, $500. 540-439-9072 Country Raised Lab Pups. AKC. shots, wormed, dew clawed Excel lines. Well Soaalized. 540-877-1554 German Shepherd ( pups. AKC. M & F, sable 6 blk/red, Czech & : German lines. Guar. • (540)219-9550 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Pound: large quantity of cash ($500+) the week of 9/10 in Ashbum. Email ashbumfoundmoney® gmail.com with date, amount, and descript of container to claim. Barn Cats: All vet checked, will deliver. Tame kittens and cats, pups and dogs, need temporary/ permanent homes. Call 202-244-2866 or Tollfree 1-877-225-7935. free Antique piano, you haul, Marshall. (540)364-1168 FREE RLL DIRT If you can take 100 loads or more. Call 703-771-3975 40s Electricians seek to lease hunting land. WHI pay and/or trade for electrical work. Abide by all rules. (703)421-7852 Having money troubles? Don't know where to go? Went to the bank and they told you no! We can help you out. Call: 877-28^-2110 ttappy, loving, childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal a medical expenses. Call collect 703-435-9129. E-mail Hoping2bParents@ hotmail.com. Learn about us: www. hopmg2bparents.com. Let's help each other, please! r . . ; ^ 4SO PwMMle V-_.> Loving couple w/2 young sons wishing to adopt baby girl. Willing to pay legal fees. Pis call (240)472-0052 *"1 1 V3lOr»QO !«n -»«-8 Your AO Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 This Could Bo Your AD! Call TODAY! Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 351-0121 ft., , ■ ■ r, .■ ^ »»-- M -w — m ik i , - oiipt niniy nomrn a lownromi mcv i Immaculate w/New Front Porcfi Formal living & Dining Dooms w/Hardwoods Bngnr Kit w/lSand & Cozy Breakfast Doom I VH-'ORIURI K I l \l RV ft ft Eaay I Lewi living. Luray. VA. hnm^uljit: & prisonr 10 yr young hum 00 3.3 level jlto w/Muumaw views. 3 large MS phe> Jen : BTHs. Oersueil I-car garage Tiered deck tk gnecbo A v(uki beautiful reueul near Shenandoah Va ! Pi. t9iW I COU****' -'LACrS Auto Parts COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun A Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. CaH: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CDL-A Route Sales Person Needed In the Culpeper Area. $900 per week guarantee! Marva Maid Dairy Equal Opportunity Employer. Fax Resume To 1-804-524-0963 Att: John Duffy DRIVER Dump truck driver. CDL Class A or B, Mon-Fri. Year round work in Fauquier County. Good driving record req'd. $1000/ mo Guaranteed. (540)788-9455 DBIVEB OWNER/ OPERATOR for local moving co. Atleast 5 yrs exp. Must speak English (540)439-MQ7 DRIVERS/ DEUVERY 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 Electricans Electrician & expd helpers for commercial work. Chantilly based co. (703)327-5314 First Springs Baptist Church, Wamnton VA is looking for a Pianist for their Youth Choir. Must be available for 2nd Saturday rehearsals & for 2nd Sunday morning worship service. Please contact Angela Caesar (703) 803-9695 LABORERS BOBCAT OPERATOR HYDROSEED & STRAW BLOWER OPERATORS 54C-347-5613 •ASSISTANT DIRECTOR •TEACHERS requires a CDA or Assoc. Degree in early childhood edu. •AIDES ••Competitive pay & benefits. FT & PT . Jack & JiH Child Care Center Email: Hsbkjeoasis@eoL com or call MASONRY CONSTRUCTION Excellent hryly pay plus OT. Year round work. High quality residential company looking for someone exp'd in stone & brick work to install patios, walks & walls. Serious inquiries only. Ph: 703-327-4050 Fax resume to: 703-327-40*1 Top Commercial/Residential HvAC Co. Is hiring: SERVICE*^ gpr: INSTALL TECHS Must be experienced. Top pay & benefits. 540-349-2408 CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified individual to provide technical and educational services to landowners and land users. Applicants with educational background in soils, natural resources or environmental science or experience with soil management, erosion and sediment control and septic system installation preferred. Benefits included. Position open until filled. Application aval table on web site wwwxulpeper.vawwcd.org Fax: 540-825-8637 email: joamuieal@va.nacdnet.net DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER Full-time position with benefits.Must have valid driver's license and present current DMV record. Heavy lifting required. Apply in person: CFG FARM & HOME CENTER 143 Washington StreetWarrenton, VA COMMUMD 3SKICBKMB CLINICIAN/EMERGENCY SERVICES On-call positions to provide alter hum emergency MH & SA svcs. Exp in emergency/chsis intervention counseling On call rale SI00 to $175 per shift + $65 (ace to (ace and mileage reimbursement. MS in licensed eligible ftekl Apply trim RRCSR/AAA nppirati.n bp MOMMY, OCTOBER 1.2M7, HR. MX lax 15M, Culpeper; VA 227ml. (Ml G$dl« TDO-.I54KI *25-73*1 EEQi.AA Landscaping Forman/Laborer needed for Sitework. Must speak English and Must have a valid Drivers License. Contact Mike at (703)865-1429. Maintenance Supervisor needed for an apartment community in Warrenton Virginia. Responsibilities include plumbing, HVAC, general apartment repair, and other misc. duties. Must have reliable transportation and basic tools. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidate will be professional, dependable, detail oriented, and organized. EOE. Please fax resume to: 434-979-0001. LICENSED VETERINARY TECH OR LVT STUDENT WANTED: Full time position available in a progressive small animal vet clinic in Washington, VA. Looking for someone who is upbeat, has a positive outlook and works well in a team environment. Excellent benefits offered. Please contact: Ms. Brown at 540-987-1200; or tax or e-mail your resuffie to 540-987-1204 or roaehillvetnianager@coiTicast.net. AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFIED FORD TECHNICIAN Top pay, good benefits, plenty of work. Apply in Person: Ask for Johnny Nicholson Rick Hunt Ford (540)347-1234(800)868-4660 W. Lee Hwy, Warrenton WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL Full-time positions with benefits, including health and life insurance, pension, 401 (k), vacation and sick leave. Heavy lifting required. Apply in oerson: CFC FARM & HOME CENTER 143 Washington Street Warrenton, VA Purchasing Manager Landscape contracting co. seeks individual with 3-5 yrs experience in the landscape, nursery or related field. Individual must have proven plant knowledge, the ability to negotiate with vendors, and management experience. Successful candidate will have good communication skills and work as a team player. Applicant must be proficient in MS Office: Word and Excel. Send resume with salary requirements 4k Tom Neil, 4641 Sudley Road, Catherpin, VA 20143, fax 703-754-2653, email tomn@ahlandscape.com Purchasing Manager Landscape contracting co. seeks individual with 3-5 yrs experience in the landscape, nursery or related field. Individual must have proven plant knowledge, the ability to negotiate with vendors, and manage* ment experience. Successful candidate will have good communication skills, work as a team player and be productive in a small office environment. Applicant must be proficient in MS Office: Word and Excel. Send resume with salery requirements to: Tom Neil, 4641 Sudley Road, Catharpin, VA 20143, fax 703-754-2653, email tomn@ahlandscape.com Experienced ESTIMATOR General Excavation, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced individual far a rapidly growing heavy highway and utility company. Candidate should be familiar with HCSS estimating software, VDOT standards and specifications and have the ability to read and interpret plans and drawings. This is a fullUme, permanent position offered with excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and 401K. Highly competitive salary. Plan* tax resumes to: 540-439-3795 or smeitto: jholl@gei-va.com EOE and supports a drug tree worfcpface. Confcrenee Support Sperhlkt Air lit* Conference Center is recruiting for a Conference Support Specialist Position involves moving and setting up of conference rooms and requires the ability to handle multiple tasks at once. Previous banquet or hotel houseman experience, and knowledge of audio/visual and computer equipment a plus but not necessary. Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays. Air be Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, 401 (k) plan, employee meals and tuition reimbursement. AppIjrTo: Airhf Center 6809 Airlif Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail - HR@airlir .com_tot Servers Mornings Bartenders Vistl or wtktiKit http://vmw.atrin.org/ucttvttta/jaii4pnpcLktm ami chdt am our soasomtl rmpa to harm room about our mtsstou. Airikr Center 6809 Airit Road. Warrenton. VA 20187 Fax to 540-428-7113 E-mail - HR^eiirtir.ctMB EOE An you a PEOPLE PERSON? Do you enjoy hard work, fun, and making a difference? We are a small, feat growing Investment firm located In Warrenton, VA. We purchase mortgages in foreclosure and then work with homeowners to create payment plans that allow them to reduce their debt, increase their cash flow and keep their homes.No experience necessary. All candidates will go through a paid 90 day training program. If you are good with people and have reasonable computer skills, give us a caH at 540-423-3939. MSMKANNOCa MHMN ffi CQkMUNIY JSMCES BOARD EECVAA. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT *183 FT in Culpeper. Provides support to the Human Resources Manager with responsibility for several areas of human resource management, including: recruitment/selection, benefits administration, recordkeeping, and transactions. The successful candidate should possess: high school diploma or equivalent; 2-4 years general administrative office experience as well as problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Experience in human resources preferred. $27,046.50 + benefits. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:39 AM, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9,2007 HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540)825-7391 EEOfAA Kjennings @ rrcsh.org q CDL Drivers / Laborers Wanted Gainesville contractor is now hiring CDL Class N drivers, 4 years minimum experience and good driving record required. Also seeking laborers, must have dean driving record. Call 703-591-8400, ext 1125 EOE/AA Employer Day Support Specialist MH/MR/SAS Requires working with adults who have significant mental and physical disabilities in an entirely individualized community based day program. Support and facilitate individuals in activities of their interest or employment within their community, provide assistance with personal care, communication, social integration, health and safety. Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. Six months experience in a related mental retardation program or setting preferred. Contingent on satisfactory results of verification of past and/or current education, TB screening, driving record, 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: $32,234-543.516) 408-SI55-082. Closes: 10/05/07. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for additional information and to apply. EOE. RAPPAHANNOCK R API DAN CCMKINITV SMea BOARD EEO/AA. CNA/PE RSONAL CARE AIDE Come join the ln-Home Services staff at the RRCSB and Area on Aging. We welcome dedicated staff who wish to work with professionals to provide excellent home care in the community. Accepting applications for positions available in Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Culpeper & Fauquier counties. CNA or Personal Care Aide certification required. Flexible scheduling. Must provide own transportation; mileage reimbursed. Apply with RRCSB application to Lynnette Scott Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100/TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA blue ridge ORTHOPAEDIC A**9CI ATII, f C PHYSICAL THERAPIST HIRING BONUS $5000 FT Position available for a Physical Therapist in our Outpatient Orthopaedic Facility. Position is M-F. Experienced back and neck specialist preferred, but will consider recent graduate. Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with training and experience, see us for details on bonus! To apply, forward resume to: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: jsmith@broava.coin FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM PHYSICAL MEDICINE A REHAB OPPORTUNITIES Want that work life balance that is so hard to find now, with the possibility of a reverse commute? Take a closer look at Fauquier Hospital for opportunities in our Physical Medicine and Rehab department PTs, OTs, LPTA, COTA, Speech Therapist, practicing in the Outpatient, Inpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Home Health arenas. Full time, part time, part time as needed (PRN), and weekend positions available immediately. Sign on Bonus PRN Contingency Rate Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships available Clinical Ladder Relocation Assistance Professional Dues New Grads encouraged to apply Mail resume to: Fauquier Hospital Attn: Human Resources 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-341-0823 (fax) felleri@fauquieriiospital.org EOE f FAUQUIER HEALTH SYSTEM I r v. I ' , ; ' t Cv $50, * >„.*•' .1 , r .« ^a&JWESAPK *® pAv , - _ BOn,.*n* ** ,M PW ton, ffi^npkts -^Ss^ssss^

RAPPAHANNOCK R API DAN m COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD EEO/AA. APARTMENT LIVING RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS #346 FT positions to provide support, assessment and living skills to adults with MH and MR in a new residential group home and/or apartment type settings. Knowledge of community, housing & financial resources for chronically mentally impaired preferred. Exp. working with MH and MR population. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or 5 years exp. $28,411.50 p/yr. DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALISTS FT position in Fauquier and Orange providing training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/MR population preferred. $24.531.00 p/yr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #233 FT positions providing services in support of daily activities in a group home program for developmentally disabled adults. Evaluate consumer skills & needs, teach living skills, & emphasize community integration. Associates or 2 yrs equiv. exp. $27,046.50 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #241 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr. APARTMENT LIVING “SENIOR” RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR MH/MR #97 FT position to work in Culpeper providing support to adults with MH or MR. MUST BE FLEXIBLE in schedule, weekend hours included. BS degree or equiv exp req. Supervisory exp. Preferred. $32,877.00 per/yr DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALISTS FT position in Fauquier and Orange providing training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/MR population preferred. $24,531.00 p/yr SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #241 On-call and hourly positions at SA treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor activities of consumers. Implement & monitor education & rec activities & maintain clinical records. HS Diploma w/exp in human services field. $11.98 p/hr. Apply with RRCSB/AAA application by 8:30am, TUESDAY, October 9,2007, HR, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Kjennings@rrcsb.org r Health Care MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ NURSE FT/PT positions avail; flex hours; work w/ docs, patients, labs, ancillary testing; phlebotomy skills preferred; friendly environment; new docs and new space coming soon!! Fax resume to: 540-341-1873 Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, i • ot :he jr* ™»d reference laboratory located in Chantilly VA. seeks ttie following professionals As conscientious members of our clinical team:, selected oardi dates wt-l assist professional stat* >n routine t3sks such as sorting anti managing samples, performing instrument matnte oancB. manatjwq simply inventory, prepar-'iq leagents and spec:mens tor testing performing JA/QC duties, and maintaining fues 'o quality you must have a nigh school diploma or equivalem ano oe -jr accurate md deuil-ijnented worker The ability to work .m" move in a rast pauAt erviionneor s a mus; Medical assistant tr.iirwv] jnd/oi math jnp xience'onuses preferred bvihnq benefits package 'xriudm medicai/dentac-ife -ns-.ira-xe on sde daycare facility *.atera •ia. 4fltikl rratm stock purchase plan 4 tree lab work Please apply online at www.gtMs1diagnostics.Goni/ careers. l-if**" , yiWS ^ vV-^i .VfC i' ■> •***' LAB ASSISTANTS DiagixiMii s Vfc; TJ-: d3 JfK1 the journey begins w ith vou Quest Diagnostics NicHols Institute. ) state at rne art medical reference laboratory oca ted m Chantilly. VA. seeks the tollowng professional CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE As a vital itnk to our clients. Customer Service Representatives pur customer service and medical held knowledge ;u work solving mtemal and externa' customer needs try uhone You wit! ensure .ncoming and outbound calls legardinq clinical test requi'emerts. prre ng. turn-around mnes referral source, lesusts and problem resolution. are 'esoivw n b satisfactory mannef Hhs *asi aaced environment requires strong communication ■•.tills and computer xeyboaid«nq experience, as wen as a high school lipionu! i>r equivalent At ;t»ast ’year customer service expenence pteteraptv m a caM cemer environment, jrxl 1 year ot medical terminology or ah expeoeote us also desirable hxc ting benefits package includes meoical/dentat/lde insurance on site daycare tacii'tv. calete na. 4Ci(k! match stock purchase plan Kt *ree lab woik Please apply outiM at www. qaastPieynestiCA-conv cucuuru. ‘■Oh Quest Diagutjstiis ’.Vtl'k v.Y' •V-v/>-j' I I’XUiP’■*<*! Ji J tC-5' ><?idsr -a .*»> -V me <** #ttok?*et ■•trx.cnty*; 0 S tgr't’ Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, a state of the art •nedical reference laboratory ; located m Chantilly. VA, seeks me toiiowtnq professional IT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT We seek a sell motivated individual to perform a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties at the executive-level The selected candidate will be skilled in composing correspondence and generating reports and possess strong judgement, communication and computer twurd processing, spreadsheets, etc ! skills Additional qualifications mclude a HS diploma/ equivalent and at least four years of similar experience, preferably in an if environment Lxcitmg benefits package includes medical/dentai/lite insurance, on site daycare facility cafetena. 401 ik> match, stock purchase plan & free iab work 4**kQuest Diagnostics fJcssr Oia^fw.'ijc? incorovtitted nas .1t en -eayfujt'd as a fast ^JCe rc Atir*' Hi. TX. -YV. Oh 14>1 t,ist ^4 anr? 4/ and our 'vnproytm me !J S m aqne With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 Busy Seven Physician Orthopaedic specialty practice looking tor qualified applicants in the following positions: OR NURSE FT or PT RN for our state of the art Ambulatory Surgical Center. Previous OR exp preferred but willing to train the exceptional candidate. Days only, Monday- Friday with no call or weekends. Excellent benefits provided. Salary commensurate w/ experience. Fax resume to: Attn: J. Smith Fax: (540) 347-0492 Mail: 52 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 E-Mail: jsmith@broava.com WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER A 115 bed Skilled Long Term Care Facility has the following employment opportunities available: * UNIT MANAGER, RN * HOUSEKEEPING AIDE * CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT We offer flexible scheduling, competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, holiday pay. PTO, health, vision, dental and life insurance, medical treatment discounts. STD. LTD, tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, retirement plan, credit union membership, canng supportive staff and much more. For more information please contact HR at: 360 Hospital Dr; Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone (540)316-5479 / Fax (540)316-5392 taylorc@fauc|uier hospital.org MEDICAL BILLING for local OB/GYN office. Must be experienced in medical posting & billing. FT with benefits, including health & dental, gym membership & paid vacation. Fax resume with cover letter & salary requirements to HR: 540-349-7208 With 18 Newspapers in Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAREER ✓Tired of working in a company environment where you're not acknowledged for what you do? ✓Perhaps you're not being compensated for going that extra mile or you have no opportunity to get ahead? ✓Are you a one dr two man shop, tired of working long hours, chasing money, and have no time with your family? ✓✓Let's talk!! We offer excellent wages, commission opportunities, health insurance, disability insurance, laundered uniforms, company vehicle, paid vacation, paid sick days, educational training, bonuses, paid holidays. We are a fast-growing, progressive, customer service oriented company with many opportunities for a person who is caring and motivated and seeks a challenge. Call: Appleton Campbell, Inc. 540-347-0765 P -- iternational Airjfort Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13.54 per hoar Plus Benefits (Includes 18.59% Locality Fay) Full-Time Split Shift: Starting at $30,174 per year Plus Benefits (Includes 8% Recruitment Incentive and 18.59% Locality Pay) The Recruitment Incentive is based on 8% of basic pay; and indefinite continuation of the payment is contingent upon approved funding. TSA Job Fair Monday, October 1st Prince William Field Office Virginia Employment Commission 13370 Minnieville Rd. Woodbridge.VA KfcOOam - 2:00pm Minimum Requirements: U S Citizenship or U S. National • High school diploma, GEO or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a hackground/credit check Please apply online at: wvrw.ttqJo(M.cnm 1-80IMS7-1895; TTY: I-MM8T-S5M Transportation Secumy Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Officen provide security and protection for at travelers, airports and aircraft. Part-Time: Starting at $13.54 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes IH.S9% Locality Fay) Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma. GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency * Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check Please apply online at: www.tsajobs.com 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 Transportation Security Administration TSA is an Equal Opportunny Employer. DENNY’S IS COMING TO WARRENTOIN & WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM! Stop by the Warrenton Comfort Inn 7379 Comfort Inn Drive, US Hwy 29 Thursday, September 27th 10:00AM to 8:00PM Friday, September 28th , 8:00AM to 6:00PM We’re interviewing and hiring for the following full and part-time positions: Assistant Managers COOKS Servers Hosts Service Assistants Bussers As part of our team, you can look forward to: Great Starting Pay 90 Day Reviews & Increases Annual Reviews & Increases Insurance Benefits 401K Savings Plan Paid Vacations Flexible Hours Meal Discounts Uniforms Great Work Place SEE YOU THERE! EOE/MF • Hablamos Espanol 1.979 Lincoln Mailt 5. god cond, new insp, 540-829-0997 97 Mustang Convertible, White w/Black top and interior. Completely rebuilt by Ford Mechanic. $19,500 OBO 540-554-8826 00 Ford Expedition XLT, 4x4 loaded, 120K hwy mi, $6500/obo. (540)937-8907 (703)346-0118 '02 Otds Intrigue $8995, 28K mi, still under warranty. gold, 4dr, alarm, Ithr int, pwr seat, alloy wheels 703-861-2742 03 Honda CRV EX: 4wd, sunrf, tinted windows, roof rack, radio/ cass/6 cd chgr $14,8k. (703)858-0764. '05 Nissan Altima 2.5S: Excel cond. Extended warr. 35k mi. $15,499. (571)225-0306. 1974 Mercedes 450SL, Hard & soft top. Light blue. Rebuilt motor, runs great. $7,000 OBO 703-860-9544 2000 Lincoln LS. new brakes/tires, Ithr htd seats, loaded, 86K, $7500 firm. (540)347-9105 2000 Plymouth Neon LX, 64K mis, AC. PS, PW, extra clean. 1 owner. $4900 OBO. (540)349-8881 2000 Voikswagon Jetta, Blue, 91K, Auto, AC, Cass, Very good Condition $4,900 703-930-1491 2001 Mustang GT, auto, 6 CO, Ithr, all power, exc cond, 51K. $12,500/obo. (540)349-8454 72 Monts Carlo: Black, Good shape. Hi-perf engine. $3500. 703-819-1211 78 Corvette-Ann, 2 tone, silver, L48 eng, AT, 54K mis, $13K. Grgd, exc cond. (540)937-3384 '93 Corvette, 65k mis, blue / blk Ither, fully loaded, good shape, $9500. (540)349-9115 93 Corvette. Black convertible. Serious inquiries only. $9950. (703)768-6787. - 93 Merc. Sable, all pwr, just tuned, Ithr int, 10 disc CD changer, 175K mis, 6 cyl, good cond. $1625. 540-439-2267 94 CADI LAC Fleetwood Broughm Sedan, Burgandy Beauty, 114K mis, new tires & insp. $3000. 540-788-4983 94 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe. Aquamarine color, 32V Northstar, V8. Exc cond, current state insp. $4995. Ask tor Joe (540)439-3259 94 Volvo 850,175K, premium opts. Serviced w/ detailed rcrds. Grged. Ottered below KBB $3250; (540)229-9126 '95 Ford Crown Vic. Dark Blue 4dr, 126K miles. Very clean! Runs great! $3295. 703-606-7750. 96 Buick Roadm aster, Limited Edition, remote start, well maintained, 139K mis, $5000. 703-499-3076 -96 Cadillac STS; 208; loaded, 181K mis. runs good. $1800. 540-718-2249 V7 Dodge Grand Caravan; 182k miles. Good condition, runs great, 4 new tires. $3000/or Best Cash offer. 304-839-7153. 99 Jaguar XK8 Convertible. 89K, loaded, grt cond. $17,599. Call (540)347-2576 99 Saab 9-3SE convertible, silver w/black top, 5spd, exc cond, 54K. $8950. (540)347-9709 BMW, 98, Z3, 2.8, Silver, 53K mi, garaged, immac., new insp., detailed. NADA $16,750 firm. 703-757-1845. Dodge, 2004, Neon Sedan. Auto, Sporty, loaded, 45K mi. Great cond. $8,000/obo. 540-858-3333. Honda 00 Accord EX: 2 dr coupe, 4 cyl, AT, sunrf, Lthr. 97K. Very nice & clean. $6,850. 703-431-7749. DLR Honda Accord, 02, silver LX, AT, extra clean, new timing belt & trans w/ less than 1K mis. Serviced by dealer. $8500 OBO. (540)3476077 Laxua, 1999, RX300. Beaut, maintained. 97K mi., runs like a top. Sunroof, Nakamichi CD chgr, 4 new Mich, tires. Fully loaded. $12,500/OBO. Call 301-254-4676 or email cmcdesigns@ comcast.net Need to sell immediately! 1997 Toyota Corolla CE, runs grt, AC, blk, 107K, CD, good cond, reg. service, auto, good tires, $3000. (540)379-3134 Nissan Pulsar in good condition, prefer 5speed. Will pay book value. (540) 347-4997 after 6 p.m. or (540) 878-2497 days. Will tow (or free: Unwanted, abandoned, junk vehicles or old appliances. Call David (540)937-2144 (540)522-1662 OS Ifehoe 195 I/O deck boat/trailer. Trolling mtr,seats, Bimini top. Warranty, 027,900. (571)233-5241 '03 32' Pioneer RV, mint cond. Sleeps 8, at great Beach cmpgmd 1yr PIF Enjoy right now $14,000 703-327-4238 00 Oulbock trailer, new, used 4 nights, 29'. slide, awing & more. $16,850. Catlett area (540)788-4558 2006 Travel Trailer Hy-. bnd by R-Viskm, extends 26ft, 3400lbs, 32mo ext. warr., exc cond. $9900. (703)334-4089 t* Super slide, camper, raN out awning, W/0, 2007 like new, $ 1 6,5 0 0. (817)800-0066 *-eartneWi Heavy BlgCat Light Duty Cement Mixer. $150/ 080. (540)668-0435. >1 HO Classic Dresser, 24K, good cond, some extras, $12,500. (540)349-1106 (703)909-1104 '04 Big Bear Venum, pro-street kit, 50% complete, 107 S/S, PM trinity wheels, $18,500 540-752-9549 05 Big Dog Chop, 117 S/S, Oil cooler, 2up seat, Vance/Hines big radius pipes. $21,500. 540-752-9549 2000 Honda Sabre VTX1100, Mint Cond, very low miles, lots of extras, $7,000 firm 540-822-9073 after 6 2003 Kawasaki LESS THAN 8,000 miles ZR750-H3ZR-7S, 4 cyl, 4 stroke, 738cc. Suggested Blue Book Retail $3675. will sell for $3000. Also Helmet $100 & jacket $250. Going to Afganistan, really wants to sell. Kat 540-270-4871 Jo* 757-817-0048 2005 Honda Rebel. 250cc's. 1500 miles. $3100. Looks like new. (419)371-3755. 85 Honda Goldwing, 43K orig mis, new tires, windshild. battery & brakes, grt cond. $2900. 540-428-3515 05 HONDA Shadow VT1100, black, chrome, looks & runs greed, new tires, 24k mi $1995 OBO Contact cwitte@email.com, 703-362-3667 '99 Road King w/ saddle bags, Ithr & 1 helmet Exc cond, blue w/ chrome, $9K/obo. 540-788-3101 2006 Hondo CR85E, big wheel kit, dean, exc cond, Warrenton. 25hrs, $1700/obo. (540)351-0759 00 Chew Blazer. 4x4, 160K mis, loaded, cd. cass, am/fm, below KBB, $3500, (540)937-5754 03 ENVOY SLT w/ 93,500mi. Black, Ithr, loaded, power. Sunrf,. Excel cond. $12,995i OBO. 703-401-3372. r J Newspapers Times Community Newspapers an award winning community newspaper with offices in Fairfax, innHnnn, Fauquier, (TaHcp and Rappahannock counties, has immediate openings for the following positions: Account Collection Representative | ft - Herndon, VA Advertising Executive (inside and Outside) FT - Reston, Alexandria, Leesburg, Berryville, Rappahannock, Culpeper and Warrenton, VA Advertising Manager | FT - Reston, Alexandria, Leesburg, and warrenton, VA Classified Recruitment Sales | FT - Leesburg, VA llpstomer Service Representative | FT - Warrenton, VA | FT- Leesburg, Manager | FT-Herndon. VA Interested applicants should send a resume requirements to: Human Resources, 13873 Park Center Suite 301, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Email to: Fax to: 703.435.9754 No phone calls please. All resumes will be entered into our resume Times Community Newspapers is and Equal 03 Yukon SLT, 36K mils, whits, sunroof. Ithr, XM. garg kept, excel cond, $22K. 540439-1116. 04 Ford Explorer XLS: 4WD, AC, am/lm-CO, cruise, pwr, tilt, low pkg, auto. 4.0V6. 56k, $11,500 703-929-1446 07 CHEV Suburban XLT, 4wd. 24K mis, Ithr, OVD, Nav syst, sunroof, $38,700. (540)7884553 I960 Jeep Cherokee. 4WD, auto. $1500. (540)937-5480 84 Dodge Ramcharger. Prospector, PW, PL, Cruise, V8, 70K mis, snow plow, 4x4, $3K. (540)752-9549 96 OMC Surburban 1500, priv owner, 141K mis, loaded, Ithr irrt, tow pack, $5500. 540-364-3377 '96 HONDA PASSPOHT. 120K mis, auto, 4x4, AC, loaded, excel cond. $6000. 540-347-7057 '99 Chav Blazer. 4x4, 88K mis, loaded, new tires, am/fm/cd. $6500. (540)937-5754 Ford, 2001, Explorer Sport. 85K mi, good condition. PW, moonroof, $5200/obo. 540-837-1382 leuzu 02 Rodeo. 2wd, V6, ext. wair., doth, 65K, good cond. $7500. (703)737-0040 00 Ford 550 4dr, pwr stroke diesel. 100K mis & good cond, trash body, dump. $18K/bbo (540)379-1621 09 Chewy S10, 2WD/AT, AC, regular cab, while, 7 1 K, $5100. (703)589-5223 1993 Ford F250.3/4 ton,; 5spd overdrive, $3000. ! (540)937-5480 1906 Nissan King Cab, 5spd, AC. 4WD, 160K, runs good. Power steering. $2850.; (540)788-3245 -96 FI 50, 4x4, 6 Cyl, $ 1 0 0 0 / o b o . (703)967-3344 t« Qwvy 1500 series Step Side 4X4 in good shape, black/teal new insp and emm. $4000 Nag. 703-945-0050 93 FORD F-250 XLT, 85K orig mis, PW, PL, brand new engine 6; trans, 4x4, $7K. 540-752-9649 tS Chevy 3500, new engine, less than 500 mis, Plow avail. LPack, dump body, $9K / ObO (540)379-1621 MDedge Dakota. 4WD. Auto xcab, a/c, p/w, p/d, 150K. Midland. $4800. (540)905-5581 a* fflhrarade 4x4 107K, loaded, ext cab, new str/alt/fp (warranties ind.) tow pkg. $9,500 OBO 702-296-6923 19 FI50, 62K mis, PS. PB, AC. CD. 4.6 L engine. 5 sp, buck cap & car cover, excel cond. 540-349-4659 lor info. 03 Dodge Grand Caravan Excellent 61K seats 7. PW/PDL Dual AC. Rf rck, AM/FM CD $8595 703-443-0426 96 Ford E150 work van, wheel chair lift, eng has 15K mis. $600/ ObO. 540-439-2267 i 1 Call The Times Community Newspapers For AH off Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-351-0121