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Justyce Faith Phillips
Justyce Faith Phillips, 3 1/ months, Frederick County, died Saturday, June 5. She was born on March 1, 011, in Winchester, the daughter of Bernard Robert Bob Phillips, IV and Toni Lea Phillips of Winchester. Surviving with her parents are two sisters, Dezarae and Madalyn Thompson; three brothers, Tyler, Brenden and Quinn Phillips; maternal grandparents, Richard and Jenny Ca sh of White Lake, Michigan; paternal grandparents, Bernard and Nancy Phillips of The Plains, Virginia; and maternal great grandmother; paternal great grandmother. There was a gathering at the family home on Friday, July 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winchester NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Winchester Medical Center, 1840 Amherst Street , Winchester, Virginia, 601.
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Don Dee Davis, Cannonball, 56, Frederick County, died Friday, June 4. Davis was born in 1954 in Fort Eustis, son of Luella H. Davis and the late Eugene Davis. Surviving with his mother of Winchester are a daughter, Kerri Davis of Winchester; a grandson; two sisters, Barbara Middleton and Violet Davis, both of Winchester; a brother, Dennis Davis and wife, Karen of Stephens City; three nephews; a niece; one great nephew; and a two great nieces. A memorial service was held at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 601.
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By Carol Ballard Special to Frederick County Report heir road trip will be an especially long haul for the Wounded Warrior Riders. The mission of the six-member group is to travel across the entire country on horseback. This effort, they hope, will raise awareness and money for the wounded warrior project. Its a private charity, they said, which helps members of the military, especially from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been wounded, whether physically, mentally and/or emotionally, with career and other types of counseling and employment issues. This helps with the transition to a new normal life in the civilian world, said Mike Proscia, wounded warrior himself and ex-Marine. You dont come back the same person as when you left, Jef Keegan, a veteran of Vietnam who originated the idea of riding the 3300 miles from Virginia to California, said. The riders arrived in Front Royal on Rt. 5 S. at around p.m. and stopped for about half an hour at the Royal Family Bowling Alley parking lot on Wednesday, June 15. They had just come from a stay in Hume. The ride began in Dahlgren, Va. at the Naval Weapons Station. All of members of the group are from Arizona. Proscia lives in Phoenix and everyone else lives near Lake Havasu. They hope to end the estimated four-to-six months ride in northern California in November. The ride was originally Jef Keegans idea, said Proscia. As if to expand on his motivation for the idea, Jef added, support is growing each year. Theres a lot of adjustment mentally and physically. The general population is more supportive
now than earlier during the Vietnam War, but were trying to teach (the wounded warriors) what they are capable of doing rather than what they used to do, Keegan said. They need to learn how to be a part of the community again and still be active and make a living. Help can come in the form of financial aid or getting them in touch with agencies, governmental or other, and to find programs and resources. The women of the group are Blue Star Mothers mothers of active service members - or both Blue and Gold Star Mothers, those who have lost children in the military service to the wars. Mona Hester, who drives the trailer fitted out with supplies for the trip, lost three children. They were doing their job, she said. This is a good project. We dont want our soldiers to be forgotten, Kathy Gaddy, who has a son who is active with helping troop morale and son-in-law who is an Iraqi veteran, said. Read more about the organization and the trail riders at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org and www. coasttocoasttrailriders.org To contribute, text them at TextGive Campaign and Text WWP to 90999 to give a $5 Donation To donate to this cause, and follow their progress across the country, go to their website at woundedwarriorproject.org where theres also a map showing their route.
Mike Proscia on Fancy, Jef Keegan, Patrick Keegan on Phantom, Kathy Gaddy, Shay Larson, Mona Hester These Wounded Warrior Riders rode through Front Royal on the second leg of a 3,300 mile journey from Virginia to California. Through this effort they hope to raise awareness and money for the Wounded Warrior Project which benefits members of the military who have been wounded, whether physically, mentally and/or emotionally. Read more about the organization and the trail riders at: woundedwarriorproject.org and coasttocoasttrailriders.org.
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By Jonathan Lucci Frederick County Report Citizens of Winchester will be seeing their utilities bills rise over the next few years, significantly in 01 and 013 and more gradually beyond that. This increase in water and sewage rates is the result of a major renovation project being undertaken by the City on its water system at various points in town. This project is being undertaken because of the advanced age of the citys water system and is considered as an unavoidable necessity by City Council members. We have the second oldest water system of any city in the United States, said Councilman Milt McInturff. The citys plan to pay for the expensive project is to first take out a loan and then pay that loan down over a number of years through the revenues generated by the rate increases. The total cost of the three major renovation projects and the final phase of the upgrade to the water treatment plant is estimated at 1 million dollars. The projects are scheduled to be carried out over the next few years, with the water treatment plant upgrade finishing first and the improvements to the pedestrian malls system being
the final project to come to completion in 013. The rate increases themselves will also be gradual. The proposed schedule would see the water and sewage rates rise by 15% in 01 and then rise again by another 15% in 013. But the increased bills for citizens will not end there. The city estimates additional needs for the water system will require another rise of 3 to 4 percent each year between 013 and 017. The report given to Council proposed a few possible alternatives to raising the rates, but each one only somewhat lowered the increased billing, even when deferring all three of the renovation projects. If all three of the proposed utility replacement projects were deferred, the rate increases needed in 01 and 013 would be 11% per year (as opposed to 15%). It should be noted that if these projects are deferred, the following grants that havebeen obtained would be forfeited: VDOT Revenue Sharing Funds for 1.6 Million, Federal grant for 1.5 Million, reads the report by the city to Council. Council members noted that not acting to renovate such an excessively old water system was simply not an option, even as several members asserted that raising the rates on citizens was not
something they were happy about. However, the sheer magnitude of the problem seemed obvious. We actually found wooden pipes, noted Councilman McInturff when discussing past projects on the system. The report also pointed out that Winchester compared favorably with other jurisdictions when it came to utility bills. The age of the citys water system and inevitability of its renovation may cause some citizens to worry about the quality of the water being used in the city. However, the city continues to state that their water is of high enough quality to meet the necessary standards. The environmental quality of the water produced and wastewater treated is in accordance with the rigorous standards established by the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to assure safety to the consumer and the environment, reads the statement on the Citys website. The tentative timeline would have the city submitting an application for the loan in early August of this year, with the rate increases to begin next year.
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iving history camps for children, guided tours, lecture series, theatrical productions, a reenactment, candlelight museum tours, and authentic period ball dances are just a few of the over 70 events planned through the remainder of this year in the WinchesterFrederick County area. The Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau has released a comprehensive list of all local Civil War events, from June through December. The wide
array of activities planned is sure to provide something for all, from scholars and historians to families with small children. The story of Winchester-Frederick County during the uncivil Civil War is a significant part of our nations history. Area Civil War partners are working very hard to present many educational opportunities for our residents and visitors alike, said Sally Coates, Executive Director of the Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Center.
The month of July includes two very unique events. The Civil War Sesquicentennial Race hosted by Runners Retreat on July 9 will challenge runners to solve clues from Civil War history to complete a scavenger hunt of important area landmarks. Prizes will be awarded, and runners may sign up at Runners Retreat, 135 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester. The Document Digitization Project on July 9-30 aims to preserve history by digitizing Civil War era documents. Citizens are en-
couraged to bring photos, letters, diaries, and other materials to the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center to be scanned and preserved for access in the Library of Virginias online database. This event is a project of The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and the Library of Virginia. Other exciting events for this year include the Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment, North-South Skirmish Associations Fall National Competition, Winchester-Freder-
ick Countys Civil War Weekend, a Civil War Commemoration at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and a traveling exhibit at the Handley Regional Library. More is on the horizon. Next year well commemorate the 186 Valley Campaign of Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson, the First Battle of Kernstown and the First Battle of Winchester. The complete calendar of Civil War events can be viewed on the homepage of the CVBs website; visitwinchesterva.com.
O ver 100 firefighters from Wi n c h e s t e r a n d Fr e d e r i c k County took part in a training exercise in the former Circuit City/Fun Expedition building before it was demolished to make room for the new construction of Longhorn Steakhouse. This type of training affords us an opportunity that we usually do not get to do, which is cutting metal roofs, breaching block walls and searching large areas of space for victims in
complete darkness, Scott Kensinger from the Winchester Fire & Rescue Department said. To simulate the lack of visability that would come with an intense fire, the firefighters blacked out their masks before entering the building. For five days, firefighters subjected themselves to the extreme heat and long days of practicing potential emergencies in big-box stores. It really tested ever yones capability and limits, which is
what we all need to know in a real emergency, said Kensinger. The Winchester Fire & Rescue Department was very excited about this training opportunity and is very appreciative to the property owner for their generosity. It is not everyday that we can obtain a structure like this to train in, said Kensinger. The new owner of the property also generously donated materials from the building, including a complete sprinkler system, to aid in any future exercises at the Citys firefighter training center.
The City of Winchester will begin work on the Valley Avenue sidewalk replacement project right after the 4th of July holiday. The first part of the project will be to remove the trees along Valley Avenue that are unhealthy and near the end of their useful life. These trees are being removed in advance of the sidewalk replacement to prevent the necessity of having to come back in the next few years to remove the tree when it has died and also have to repair the newly constructed sidewalk. A total of 48 trees will be removed
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By Jonathan Lucci Frederick County Report WINCHESTER Controversy had marked previous City Council meetings regarding the noise created by garbage trucks early in the morning near residential neighborhoods. An ordinance was proposed that would ban the operation of those trucks in the city between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. However, some members of council believed the problem was being blown out of proportion and that a city-wide ordinance was too broad to be an efficient solution. It was agreed by council members that the city would meet with the garbage companies to
create a joint Memorandum of Understanding. This was seen as a chance to find a common solution that not harm business. On Tuesday, June 8 Council was given that Memorandum. It emphasized that avoiding disturbance to local residential neighborhoods was a common priority. An agreement was reached to follow the Memorandum for a six month pilot period, to test its effectiveness and whether continuing with it would solve the problem. Instead of a city-wide ban, the memorandum restricts the use of the trucks around residential neighborhoods between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The companies will be provided with a map showing
the property zoned as residential. The memorandum is only meant for six months and any of the participants are free to back out of the deal. The police department is eligible for two grants that could enhance their abilities. The first is a grant from Harley Davidson Grant Assistance Program to purchase a motorcycle for the police force. The report on the grant submitted to council cited savings in fuel consumption by a police car as a major benefit of the grant. According to the report, the average police car in Winchester consumes 17 miles per gallon of gas, while the motorcycle would consume 40 miles per gallon. In addition, a grant was found by the city that could help with purchasing equipment for the police department. The grant could be up to $35,000, with ninety percent of the funds coming from the federal government
and ten percent from the city. The Chief of Police, Kevin Sanzenbacher, presented his concerns to council regarding the abuse of animals that results from their owners leaving them in cars during the excessively hot weather of late. People do not realize that even on a relatively mild 85 degree day it takes only 10 minutes for the interior of a closed car to reach temperatures of over 100 degrees. Within 30 minutes this temperature can reach over 10 degrees. In addition, most domestic animals have very inefficient cooling systems, wrote Chief Kevin Sanzenbacher in his official letter to council. The chief cited several local incidents, as well as national reports, of animals being locked in unventilated cars on very hot days. The chief is seeking extra authority for his officers to remove the dog from the vehicle and prosecute the owners.
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By Doug Walp Frederick County Report WINCHESTER Aspiring writing students from throughout Frederick Countys public schools participated in a two-day writing workshop on Thursday and Friday at Shenandoah University. The workshop was assembled by the Northern Virginia Writing Project, a non-profit organization seeking to not only increase reading and writing abilities of its students, but to also further educate passionate local teachers on proven successful methods and writing curriculum for future generations of students as well. I came here to be a better writer, remarked one eager student. Twenty-two students in all, ranging from grades 5-1, participated in the two-day workshop that allowed the engaged participants to work in small groups with Teacher Consultants, whom have all received the advanced inscription teaching training provided by the NVWP. Throughout the majority of the 9 a.m. 4 p.m. session, students were involved in these acute groups that offered the young writers a multitude of writing focuses, including Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Poetry, Songwriting, College Application Essays and others. In addition, participating students were able to attend presentations given by two successful published authors. The authors, L.M. Elliot and Phil Bildner, gave their personal perspectives and depositions that were about an hour long Thursday and Friday, respectively. One of the facets of writing that the upbeat Bildner worked with the students with on the second day of the workshop was the radical evolution of a piece of writing from draft to final, published copy. Bildner also shared his perspectives with the students in attendance on the values and endless possibilities for finding inspiration for writing. You never know whats going to inspire you, said Bildner. Sometimes, the coolest things in life are right in front of you. Afterward, the esteemed writers stayed to answer additional student and faculty questions and sign copies of their published work, ones that each individual student received over the two-day writing workshop. The coordinator of the workshop, Erin Hubbard, described her gratitude for the authors involvement in the workshop as well as Shenandoah Universitys hospitality during the NVWPs time there. The NVWP is foundationally based out of Fairfax, where it has done most of its workshops at George Mason University, but has expanded in recent years to include satellite locations in areas like Frederick County; Hubbard expressed that finding a permanent location to host events like the workshop are integral for their continued growth and expansion into the Shenandoah Valley. Some of the most exciting and encouraging aspects of this years workshop according to its coordinator, Hubbard, was the fact that it had expanded into a two-day event this year, and even more importantly, that the global publishing conglomerate Houghton Mifflin Harcourt had decided to sponsor several sixth grade students from Frederick County Public Schools, providing them with the entire two-day registration cost of $130.00 per student. Its just fantastic, said Hubbard of Houghton Mifflin Harcourts benevolence. I wish more companies out there would do that for kids. Also included in the registration fee was lunch that was served to the participating students over both days. Regardless of any monetary value attached to the workshop, both the Teacher Consultants and their coordinator agreed, the experience for the young writers in attendance was unquantifiable. Hubbard also added that as the new expansion of the NVWP continues to build new foundations in areas like Frederick County and similar locations throughout the Shenandoah Valley, new programs will be developed and become available to its residents. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information about NVWP in the Valley or its corresponding student and teacher workshops, please contact Erin Hubbard through email at youngwriters-valley@hotmail.com.
Coordinator Erin Hubbard (not pictured) gave the student participants a preview of what they should expect during the second day of the Young Writers workshop. Author Phil Bildner (above) delivered his presentation to the students in attendance on the second day of the writing workshop at Shenandoah University. Teacher Consultant Rhonda Lancaster (below) works closely with students in one of the specialized writing sessions.
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Colleen Fincham Unger
Colleen Fincham Unger, 85, Winchester, died, Thursday, June 30. Unger was born in 195, in Rappahanno ck County, the daughter of the late G. Raymond and Fenton Della Jenkins Fincham. She was joined in marriage to Linden B. Unger, Link, December 1, 1946 in Hagerstown, Maryland. She is survived by her husband; her son, David Shanholtz and his wife, Cher yl; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one god-child; three sisters , Pauline A . Keckley, Rachel F. Taylor and Beatrice E. Fincham, all of Winchester; one brother, Shelton T. Fincham of Berryville, and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Unger was preceded in death by her one sister, Florine L. Clark and one brother, R. Kelcy Fincham. A funeral service was conducted at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with the Reverend Anthony Wadsworth officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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r 7 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com.
r 7:30 a.m. Rotary Club of Frederick County will meet at the picnic shelter in Sherando Park. A program with Jason Robertson, director of parks and recreation for Frederick County will be speaking. Breakfast in the Park team will provide breakfast. A breakfast pot-luck challenge is planned.
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r 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com. r 8:45 p.m. Outdoor movie, Shrek, at Loundon Street Mall. This event is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy a night outside in Old Town. Located on the lawn of the 1840 courthouse.
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r 7:30 a.m. Rotary Club of Frederick County will meet with a club assembly conducted by President Kitty Zuckerman and Club Committee Chairs. Breakfast will be provided by the Breakfast in the Park team. Meet at the picnic shelter located in Sherando park.
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Bazaar to benefit Stephens City Fire and Rescue Bazaar Fundraiser. Reserve your table for $15 at the Stephens City Fire & Rescue bazaar on October , 011. Call Reta at 869-75. Proceeds benefit rescue operations. Digital arts camp Digital Arts Camps at LFCC From beginner to advanced and everything in between, theres a place for your child. Weekly half-day camps designed for ages 7 to 15 held at both Lord Fairfax Community College campuses. A limited number of scholarships are available. Call for details. Thirteen different camps starting June 7 to August 19 include: Animation Claymation Computers Fashion Film Gaming Music Robotics To register contact Workforce Solutions at 540-868-701 or online at LFCCworkforce.com. Music, food, fun Joe Herbert and Friends will be featured every Thursday night at Little Tokyo in Stephens City, at 01 Centre Dr. Come out for some great food, and fabulous entertainment. Live music Robbie Limon will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Wayside Inn in Middletown. Bingo in Middletown Every Tuesday at the Middletown Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Located in the social hall rear of building. Concessions sold by
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r 7 p.m. History at sunset in Middletown at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National History Park. Meet Park Ranger Eric Campbell at the National Park Service Administrative Office in Middletown located along Main St. r 7-9 p.m. Gardens at Night: The Fox Hunt at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. r 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com.
r 2:30 and 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
r 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com.
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r 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com.
r 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Civil War Sesquicentennial Race: A Civil War scavenger hunt at Runners Retreat in Winchester. Bring a camera. Registration begins at 7 a.m. r 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Community yard sale hosted by Boy Scout Troop at Stephens City Moose Lodge, 357 Fairfax Pike. Reserve a space to sell or shop til you drop. More information: 540-869-606 or troopevents@yahoo.com. r 9 a.m. Sportsfest at Sherando Park in Stephens City. A day full of sports competition, softball, basketball and soccer tournaments for youth and adults. Sportsfest includes the Mens Slow-pitch Softball Tournament.
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r 2:30 and 8 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre.com.
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Prayer shawl group meeting Beauty for Ashes Prayer shawl group of The Camp of Faith Church meets the second Saturday of each month at the Martins coffee shop at 9 am. Any and all knitters or crocheters are welcome to join us. Questions can be directed to secretary@faithbap.org or by calling 540-869-0497.
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r 7 p.m. Elton Johns Aida to be performed at Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester. To order tickets, call (877) 580-805 or shenandoahsummermusictheatre. com.
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1987 Wedding Dress. Professionally sealed. Long Sleeve. White satin with elaborate beading and lace. V-cut back. Cathedral length train and veil. Includes train carrier. Size 6 to 8. $500. Can email photos. Call 571-405-8350 1902 Price & Teeple Fancy Mahogany Upright Piano. Works, but needs to be restored. $2500. OBO.Day Call 540-868-1138 Golf Cart, battery operated, cherry red, new paint, runs great! $2700.00.Call 540-660-9288 2004 White Yamaha Golf Cart. Battery operated, rear seat, full lights, runs great, excellent condition, garage kept since purchased. Charger and cover included. $2,800 OBO. Call 540-667-2735 Guitar, black, 6-string acoustic, $600.Guitar, Jackson, 6-string electric, loaded, $800.Keyboard, Yamaha Motif 77, full midi, $3,000 OBO.Keyboard, Roland RD 700 (88), $2,800 OBO.Roland Fantom Synthesizer, loaded, $2,600 OBO.Call 540-869-5454. Vending machine route for sale. Locations throughout Frederick County, VA. Nine established locations are included in the sale. There are a total of 13 machines that are placed throughout the route. Asking $28000. Call 540-514-9858 Vending Machines. 5 combination Drinks/Snacks machines in 4 locations in Front Royal & Winchester. Asking $20,000. Call 540-868-9063 King size Simmons firm pillowtop mattress, low profile box springs, & low profile frame. Excellent, practically new condition.$999/set. 7 foot Air Hockey Table - New Can E-Mail picture $250.00. Call 540-723-028 Pet Hair Sheep lambs, they do not have wool so there is no need to ever shear! This breed has hair like a dog ,they shed out to a smooth coat in summer, just like dogs do. Females $200.00 Wethers $150.00 & Rams $300.00. Raised naturally with their mothers,around human contact daily, in Shenandoah County VA. We have even sold to childrens petting zoo. Please email for more information,photos or to be put on our wait list. unicorn1@shentel. net Mens plus size clothing for sale. Sizes 4, 5 and 6X. Good Condition. Urban wear. Many jackets also.Call 540-631-4552 Handyman/repair/remodeling business assets for sale. 2002 14 foot freightliner/sprinter van fully loaded with tools. Ready to run business now. To much information to list so if you are interested please email me $22,000 for all or willing to split tools and van. $18,000 for van and $4,000 for tools. Call 703-930-3438 / cjhomesolutionswv@yahoo.com Wedding Gown, size 10, never worn, white form fitting lace & pearls at waist and thruout dress, sleeveless, chiffon full skirt, long chiffon train, 6 satin trim at bottom, scoop neckline, matching short chiffon veil with pearl headband, preserved for storage -$350 or $400. Call 540-539-4872 27 Sony TV with original remote (not flat screen) in excellent condition $50. Call 540-622-2172 Piano- Wurlitzer, VGC Ivory/cream with gold trim. Has gold cushion seat with storage. $550.00. Slipcovers for high back dining room chairs. Country look, blue and white. Only 5, $75.00 for all. Lots of kitchen items, dishes, bowls, corning ware, silverware, take all $75.00. Kitchen table, round glass w four cushion high back chairs. very nice $75.00. Leave message 868-9030 Wii Game System and Sport Pack rarely used. $185. Call 540-533-1472 Trolling motor, brand new with new heavy duty battery never used. (Marine battery)/10 Folding chairs and 4 heavy folding tables 5 x 6 ft. long/Carpet steam cleaning unit with attachments, slightly used./Large picnic cooler, operates on 12 volt vehicle system. Call after 5 p.m. 540-869-2899 Bass guitar and amplifier for sale. Also white mink coat with white socks.Call 304-433-6548 2 antique sewing machines w/treadle. Singer in fair condition, cabinet needs work $400. New Royal good condition $800. 2 new Avon bottles, pipe and solid gold cadillac Call for details (540)869-6292
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Craftsman power tools table saw10In. blade and table extender to saw large objects. asking $300. Shaper- Never used - asking $300. Band saw- 12 in. saw (extra blades) asking $200. Take all three for $700. Tools have been used very little (or not at all) and we need the space. Call 888-6034. Fitness, Ab circle pro/Ab coaster (as seen on tv) $75.00 Good condition call 540-247-2241 Wood loft bed. Includes bunk bed, desk, and dresser. All wood, very sturdy. Can be used as a unit or separately. EC. Pictures available upon request. $500. 540-869-8487 4 black metal swival bar stools 24 high, like new. $100 for the set or $30 each. Call 540-465-389 Wood stove, Englander, 21 wide x 24 deep x 31 high, with blower. Very good condition. $250.00 call 540-364-9773 An old well used Livingston upright piano. Needs work. $50.00. You transport.Call 540-868-0136 Fifth Wheel Camper Trailer -2006 Cruiser Model,28RL.2 Slides,10 Gal gas electric hot water heater, upgrade insolation,15 K BTU, AC, 8 cu ft alloy wheels Like New. 19,995.00. Call 540-869-6686. Longhorn bull weighing approximately 1,000 lbs. 3-yrs old and a proven breeder. You transport. Loading pen available. Cash price $600. Phone 540-869-4095
AUTOMOBILES
For sale NIB fuel pump for 19871990 Mazda B2000 truck with 2.0 liter engine.$25.00 call 540-869-6425 1999 Dodge 1500 Ram conversion van. 7 passenger 4 captains seats/ rear bench. Auto, V- 6. Nice Chrome wheels. Green in color. 109,000 miles, very sharp & well maintained in good condition. New inspection. In the Stephens City area. $3350 OBO. 540-327-0811 2007 Ford Focus SES Black, 50K, PW/PL/PM, Sunroof, Leather interior, 30 MPG. $12,000 OBO. Call 540-877-1217 White, 8600 miles, sunroof, spoiler, traction control, great gas mileage. 32 mpg!! Small scrape on driver side bumper. 869-1076 $16,800.00 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. Call 540-550-5380 1984 Grumman Step Van, runs good, new inspection. Call for more details (540)303-8275 1969 Mercedes Benz, must see to appreciate. Call for more details (540)303-8275 Fifth Wheel Camper Trailer -2006 Cruiser Model,28RL.2 Slides,10 Gal gas electric hot water heater, upgrade insolation,15 K BTU, AC, 8 cu ft alloy wheels Like New. 19,995.00.Call 540-869-6686. 2003 Bounder Motorhome - Model # 32W - 33ft long, excellent condition, winter cover, 2 slide outs, Gas, ducted A/C & heat, sleeps 6, queen bed and queen sleeper sofa, convection microwave, 2 flat screen TVs with DVDs, satelite TV, luggage rack/ladder, new inspection, 28K miles, generator, automatic leveling system, power cab seats, outside shower, back-up cameras, solar battery charger, $40K - 540539-7206
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A bedroom (8X10) with a closet and hallway bathroom to share in a ranch 3 bedroom home in Middletown next to Interstate 81 with two others and two loveable dogs. Seeking professional, non smoking/drugs professional. $500.00 a month, all utilities included plus $500.00 security deposit and 6 month term lease required. A credit and background check will be done on applicant. Please contact before noon. Scott 540-877-7083 or Melissa 540-931-1615. TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT in Stephens City. Two large bedrooms, living room and kitchen w/appliances; Hardwood floors; large fenced in back yard for privacy. Near Routes 11 and 81, plus schools for all age levels. $675.00 per month (plus $675.00 deposit) and credit check. For info Call 540-323-0730 Middletown Area, 3 bedrm house w/basement , 1 bath, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, nice yard. No pets, security deposit required, $925 month. For info call: 540-327-2374 A master bedroom with two spacious closets and private powder room off Valley Avenue. Inside a 2 bedroom townhouse to share with 2 other tenants and a playful kitten. $540 a month covers all rent, utilites, cable, and wireless internet. Must sign 10 month lease and have a steady source of income. Please contact Alicia 302-5590282 or akeen08@su.edu TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT in Front Royal, new paint & carpet, 1000 sq.ft., no pets, $800 mth, + sec. dep. Call - Ben- 703-357-4597 or Paul - 208-816-1306
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smells from fish, onions and curry. Mix a cup of water, a cup of Isopropyl rubbing alcohol and 1 tablespoon non-sudsing ammonia in a spray bottle for use on windows. Isopropyl alcohol acts as a disinfectant, too. Or, mix two cups of water and 3 tablespoons of vinegar in a sprayer for use on windows. To clean drains, mix four quarts hot water (not boiling) and 1/2 cup of salt. Pour down the drain and follow with clear, hot water. Put lemon slices down the garbage disposal for a fresh smell. Use a paste of baking soda and water to clean your oven. Let it dry overnight. Wipe off with liquid detergent and a little water on a sponge. Use 1/4 cup of vinegar in the washers rinse cycle to cut down on static. Use dish soap, baking soda and a scrubber to remove grease spots from clothes. Tip: Label your spray bottles so theres no confusion about the contents. Attach your recipe to the label so you can duplicate it later. For more recipes, check your library for green books, or go online. Check www.thriftyfun.com, www. organizedhome.com, www.eartheasy. com, www.diynetwork.com and www. beingfrugal.net. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good for you: Youre determined to stick with your goals and ignore those naysayers who might try to discourage you. Youre on the right track. The challenge now is to stay on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youll soon get news that is supposed to help you with a troublesome situation. Use your sharp Scorpion instincts to determine if the information is reliable. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) If you learn someone has betrayed your trust, dont just accept it and walk away. You need to know why that person decided to do what he or she did. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A painful family relationship problem could finally begin to heal. Be prepared to show more flexibility than you might like. But it could be worth it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Its a good idea to enhance your career skills so youll be prepared to accept a more responsible position when its offered. A friend returns a favor just when you need it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that strong, steely backbone that you usually hide, and demand to be included in any family decision-making that could affect the well-being of a loved one. BORN THIS WEEK: You can be happy being alone at home. But you also love exploring the world outside and meeting new people and sharing new ideas.
This hasnt been the season Greg Biffle expected, though he certainly has Joey Logano, pieces. won time to pick up the who The 39-year-old Biffle didnt win during the 2008 regular season, but the Sprint Cup Series after making the Chase, proceeded to Rookie of the Year award win its first two races. He wound up third in the Sprint Cup standings. in 009, turned priority is some For now, Biffles first making the Infineon Raceway that heads at Chase, but off. doesnt mean hes going to back Were certainly not racing by winning the pole. conservatively, he said. Were racing to win, The going to do anything stuhad but were not1-year-old pid. won know we have to stay in BrisWe a pole before, at (the top 12 in order to qualify for the Chase). tol in 010, but few expectIts tight ... and were doing all we can do. him to record the fasted Roush Fenway Racing put Biffle in est was then a the Winston Cup what time at still road course. Series back in 2003. He finished secRace day wasnt bad, eiond in the Chase standings two years later. A year ago, three Roush Fenway ther, as Logano finished a drivers Biffle, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth sixth in the Chase. creditable made his No. They could do it again, but the positionsHome Depot Toyota. It 0 of Biffle and Kenseth are hardly secure as the regular season enters its
At 21 years old, Joey Logano is keeping up with the big boys of NASCAR.
comeback, now that he has some momentum. To make the Chase, he would have to win at least one race and somehow get himself into the top 0 in points. Thanks to changes in the Chase format implemented this year, hes still got a shot, albeit a small one. Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at nascarthisweek@ yahoo.com.
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1. FOOD & DRINK: What vegetable also is known as a pieplant? 2. EXPLORERS: Which famous explorer also served as a governor of Arizona in the late 1800s? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin term pro forma mean? 4. MEASUREMENTS: If something occurs every 12 years, what would be the correct numerical term to describe the event? 5. HISTORY: Where did American legend Davy Crockett die? 6. MUSIC: What does the musical instruction dolce mean? 7. THEATER: Who wrote the play The Glass Menagerie 8. SCIENCE: What vitamin also is known as riboflavin? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of the Native American chief who defeated Gen. George Custer at the Little Big Horn? 10. PHILOSOPHY: Ralph Waldo Emerson led which movement in the 1800s? Answers 1. Rhubarb 2. John Charles Fremont 3. A formality 4. Duodeccenial 5. The Alamo 6. To play sweetly 7. Tennessee Williams 8. B-2 9. Crazy Horse 10. Transcendental movement
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37 1. Who is Anthony Esmond Sheridan McGinnity? 2. Which all-female band wrote and released Our Lips Are Sealed? 3. Which band did Chuck Panozzo and his brother John found? 4. Who made a hit out of Hot Stuff? 5. What does P.Y.T. stand for, and who sang the song? 6. Which group released Money for Nothing, and when? 7. Who is Patricia Mae Andrzejewski? Answers: 1. Tony Sheridan, an English singersongwriter. The Beatles served as his recording backup band in 1961 under the name The Beat Brothers. 2. The Go-Gos on their 1981 debut album Beauty and the Beat, which sold more than 3 million copies. 3. Styx, in 1972. The group had hits with Lady (1975), and Too Much Time On My Hands (1981). 4. Donna Summer on her Bad Girls album in 1979. The song has been widely used, including in the film The Full Monty. 5. Pretty Young Thing by Michael Jackson. It was on his 1982 Thriller album. 6. Dire Straits, in 1985. It was the groups first U.S. No. 1 hit. It was six years before they got another one, Heavy Fuel. 7. Pat Benatar. Her summer 2011 The Elements of Five tour includes Neil Giraldo.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Youre not Sheepish when it comes to asserting your opinions on what you think is right or wrong. Be assured that youre being heard, and something positive will follow. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sense of justice makes it difficult not to speak up about a recurring matter involving a co-worker. But, once again, you need facts to back you up before you can act. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is still dominant, and if Cupid misfired before, dont worry. Hell take better aim at someone new this time around. Expect favorable news about a financial matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The zodiacs Moon Children can expect things to work out pretty much as planned. One negative note involves a minor relationship problem that suddenly turns serious. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Youre suddenly being asked to make choices between two practically equal offers. Which one to choose? Easy. The one most likely to gladden your Lions heart. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Once again, youre confronted by a workplace problem you thought youd already Triple Crown time, 1. Since the lastresolved. This win- you might need to go higher up to find a ner (1967), how many major-league just resolution. baseball players have led a league in batting average and RBIs for a season? 2. How many seasons did Babe Ruth end up with more runs scored than games played (minimum of 140 games)? 3. How many college football teams was Paul Bear Bryant the head coach of in his By Samantha Weaver career? 4. Who was the last repeat winner It was AmericanCalderon before Torontos Jose cartoonist, It was humorist and journalist Kin Hubbard (2007-09)American publisher and author in assist/turnover the for William Feather who maderatio following who made the The petty economies asage observation:following sage obserseason? 5. the rich are just no amazingholds silly Name Theres as secret as the ofvation: the NHL player whoabout sucextravagancesbest plus-minus mark thecess. Did you ever poor. a successful record for of the know *** forman who didnt tell you about it? a season. The parents of the youngest student 6. Next timeone first-grade (16) youat Who is both youre in Iowa, Hampton Dayto might want School in Bridgehampton, and the oldest (38)stop by thescore atown woman to rural N.Y.,Riverside, which touts itself as the of once sued the school for not assigngoal for USA Soccer?their 6-year-old son. ing homework to of Captain James T. future birthplace 7. a victory the last time a horse It When was the future birthplace. InKirk. Yep,for students everywhere, the parents lost. Star Trek creator Gene in the No.that position at the Kenseems 1 post *** tucky Derby wonasserted that the characRoddenberry the race? Youofprobably know Kirk was born in ter JamesAnswers that the Chinese Tiberius script is made up of ideograms: pictures Iowa, that represent objects or ideas. Often, 1. Threebut Joe Torre (1971), Todd City he didnt specify exactly where. In 1985,by pairing simple words (2000) and the Riverside symHelton are formedto declareHolidaytown Matt their Council voted bols to convey a more complex idea. For (2007). the future birthplace of the character, instance, the symbol for eye combined 2. Six 1920, to water creates the later writing for 27, 28, 30, with the symbol 21,Roddenberry and 31. teardrop.approval. In honor of its receiving his Pair mouth with bird word newfound claim fame, the 3. you - song. And, interestingly, pairandFour getMarylandto(1945), Ken- city began hosting an annual Trek ing two women together makes the symtucky (1946-53), Texas A&M (1954-Fest, complete with Spockapalooza battle bol for quarrel,(1958-82). 57) and Alabama a and three means gosof sip. the bands. 4. Muggsy Bogues*** (1993-94 and If 94-95). you enjoy cooking, you might Census dataof some of the following show that women in the have heard 5. Bostons Bobby Orr was a plus- counSouth tend to Kill It andthan theirThe cookbooks: live longer Grill It, terparts in northern states. 124 in 1970-71. Joy of Pickling,*** Full of Beans, 6. Kristine Lilly. Cookbook and I The be surprised to learn YouwasStinking in 1986. that Presimay 7. It Believe Its Not Meat! Then Cant Ferdinand
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1. FOOD & DRINK: What vegetable also is known as a pieplant? 2. EXPLORERS: Which famous explorer also served as a governor of Arizona in the late 1800s? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin term pro forma mean? 4. MEASUREMENTS: If something occurs every 12 years, what would be the correct numerical term to describe the event? 5. HISTORY: Where did American legend Davy Crockett die? 6. MUSIC: What does the musical instruction dolce mean? 7. THEATER: Who wrote the play The Glass Menagerie 8. SCIENCE: What vitamin also is known as riboflavin? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of the Native American chief who defeated Gen. George Custer at the Little Big Horn? 10. PHILOSOPHY: Ralph Waldo Emerson led which movement in the 1800s? Answers 1. Rhubarb 2. John Charles Fremont 3. A formality 4. Duodeccenial 5. The Alamo 6. To play sweetly 7. Tennessee Williams 8. B-2 9. Crazy Horse 10. Transcendental movement
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1. Is the Book of Agrabah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. By Roman reckoning, what time of day did Jesus meet the Samarian woman at the well? Daybreak, Noon, Mid-afternoon, Dusk 3. On the island of Patmos, to whom was the book of Revelation given?