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www.newsleader.com Sunday, April 13, 2008 (J3)t3fcu)a feaJet D11 Lost Found 115 Auctions 305 What's Next? by Vonda Lacey CRS, CRI, ABR April 30th is the next test date. It is the date that the FED mnv nil rates vet aoain The FFD has been very proactive in its fight to maintain stability in the economy in the wake of a recession. Some economist and bankers predict another cut as much .50 percent while others predict the FED will hold steady. Card of Thanks 105 Happy Ads 110 Lost Found 115 Memorials 120 Notices 125 Personate 127 Special Events 130 Today (April 10, 2008) fixed rate on a 30 vear conventional mortgage is 5.75 with (1 noints while AUGUSTA CO. SPCA has these "Found" Animals.

Please call 885-7722 for information. Found 4908 cat-DSH- Grey Tabby-adult male, Bluff Rd. Cat-DMH- Orange Tabby-adult male, Bluff Rd. Cat-DSH- Orangewhite, adult male. Bluff Rd Shep Mix- Tan wBlk muzzle, 3-4 mo.

female. Parking lot, Wal mart, W'boro. Lab Mix- Blk, 1-2 yrs male. Afton W'boro Poodle Mix- white, 11 mo. female, 400 Block, Loudon Staunton .205 Waynastnro 210 Stuarts Draft .215 Fishersville 220 CtwrcnvtUe 224 Verona 225 Mult Spring 226 Weyers Caw .227 Mount Sidney 228 Oreenve 229 Augusta County .230 Fort Defence .231 Rockingham County ,235 RockDndoe County 340 Highland County .245 Bath County 260 Over Happy Ads 110 FHA fixed rate is 5.5 with 0 points.

Our local market as well as most of the national market remains a "buyer's Meaning "average days on market" continue to increase, there is an oversupply of homes currently for sale, and rates are low, the only negative aspect for buyer's is that many of them are loo scared to buy due to all the negativity in the main stream media. This unfortunately will continue throughout the summer months. However, some economist, including the National Association of Realtor's chief economist, Lawrence Yun are predicting a stronger selling market in the second of the 2008 year. As the election drama comes to an end the media should ease up on bashing the housing market and consumer confidence AUCTION Saturday, April 19th 6 p.m. Lighthouse Church Activities Building Rt 250 to Churchville, Rt42 s.

tort 720 watch for signs ANTIQUES: oak secretary desk wglass case, highboy, old singer sewing machine, china, silver, chicken coop FURNITURE: sofa and chair, kitchen table, dining room table w8 chairs, wicker chair, end tables, coffee table, cherry bedroom suite, etc. LAWN GARDEN: 1959 Gravely tractor with attachments, garden tiller, gas grill OTHER: linens, baskets, dishes Many other items too numerous to mention. Go auctionzip.com for complete listing. Announcements day of sale take precedence over written matter. Consignments welcome.

Eddie's Auction Service 003432 540-939-4620 1600 Satisfied Families! Let Us Help YOU To Help Us Reach 1700 snoum oecome stronger, i.e. more buyers will enter the playing field. This however will be "bad for buyers because if they find a house they like and don't make an offer quickly they stand a higher risk of it selling to someone else. It will not be near as crazv as durine the "Real Estate Boom" but all the "eood" Auctions 305 Happy 1st Birthdayl Beautiful Baby Jaeleigh, April 9th Love Mommy, Daddy, Big Sister Family FOUND BLACK brown, Blue heeler mix. Left in field at Brands Fiat.

Orange collar. Very afraid. (540)280-3477 Lost Found 115 LOST- Sony Camera lost on Roman Rd in Weyers Cave. Reward, please call 540-234-0385 houses will sell first and at a quicker pace. Also, if the economy takes a quick turn towards the "good" the FED will definitely stop lowering rates and could in fact start to raise them again and they will go up as fast as they came down.

For sellers it is even more important to have your home in tip top shape. With sooo many homes on the market for sale, buyers will pick the one that needs the least amount of work (cleaning, updating, and added amenities). Today's buyers want homes in great condition, and some are willing to take their time purchasing because they know they have and will have much to choose from. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, and fix, repair, and paint if needed! It's All About YOU, make sure YOU are represented! When it comes to Real Estate, For the BEST Service Bug Kevin What's YOUR Real estate Call Kevin 540-294-1701 www.BugKevin.com or www.BugVonda.com i Lacey Real Estate Group 1562 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA 22939 For More tips on selling YOUR Home Getting MAXIMUM Exposure Kevin Found in Staunton Mall on Saturday, April 5th ladies watch. Please e-mail or call to describe.

(434)293-2901 AUCTION 9 AM Wednesday, April 16th Weavers Sell (540) 337-4038 Anita VA2565 Cow Palace, Rt. 610, Stuarts Draft. Follow signs from Little's Exxon 340608 traffic light. Partial estate of Mary A. Byrd of Staunton, VA, and other consignors.

Ethan Allen ext. table w4 chairs, country store disDlav case. 3 DC. BDRM Found: Male Jack Russell Terrier. Brown headwhite body.

In Stuarts Draft area. Lost Mini Plncher 5months old in the area of Bridge St. Railroad Ave. Family pet PLEASE RETURN IF FOUND. He is red in color.

suite, 12 moon tables, LOST DOG: Jack Russell, white wblack spots on carved tall-back chairs, pressed-back chairs, mahogany sideboard sofa, daybed, china belly, brown black rings around eyes, female. Lost in Grottoes area. If found please call 540-249-1450. Small Reward. press wtable chairs, LOST- 8Yr old Black Pomeranian.

Name is Midnight, weighs about 4lbs. Some gray on chin chest. REWARD. Lost near McDonalds on Laurel Hill Rd. Childs pet.

Call 315-212-2696 or LOST-Cell phone (LG) on Augusta St. Between Subway and Post Office. REWARD. Call 1 V-J Old School Auction 169 Pleasant Hill Road Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 www.hatauctions.com 540-433-2929 Thursday April 17,530 Ruth Baugher Est.

Walnut Granfathers Clock WPorcelain Face (Circa Early 1800s); Early Walnut 12 Pane Corner Cupboard; Walnut 12 Tin Pie Safe; Walnut Wash Stand; Walnut Bedside Tables; Walnut Chest Of Drawers Leaf Pulls; (2) Walnut 4 Drawer Chests; Walnut Acorn Poster Bed; (2) Walnut Dropleaf Tables; Marble Top Victorian Furniture; Mahogany Corner Cupboard; English Hobnail Glassware; Watt Rooster And Starflower Pitchers; Cranberry Barbers Bottle; Sugar Shakers; 2 Gone With The Wind Lamps; American Bisque Figural Lamps; JAdite Finger Lamp: No 30 40 Daisy Glass Butter Churns; McCoy Jug Time Clock; Shawnee Pig Cookie Jar; McCoy Cookie Jars; McCoy Planters; Longaberger Baskets; Heisy Pitcher Bowl; Akro Agate Childrens Tea Sets; Moderntone Cobalt Depression Glass; Nazi Belt Buckle; West Point Hat; WW2 Bombers Helmet: WW1 Helmets; Other Military Items; Lot Glasiware Too Be Unpacked; Vaar 113 Memorials 120 FT IOBjcal tstate GroinO server, American Fosto-ria, pink Depression, Carnival, Miss America, Siiverplate, pattern glass, cake stand. Community flatware in chest, Longaberger baskets, jewelry, coins, cookbooks, linens, marbles, doll house, 50's arcade game, sports cards, early toys to include: Struc-to, metal trucks; advertisements, display cabinets, patio furniture, small wood Dandy wag on, kerosene neater, thermostat heaters, hand tools. Much more not listed! Food: K's Kitchen. Not responsible accidents. Sale day info takes priority over all printed info.

Items sell AsIs. Terms: Cash, Check; VisaMC w3 Processinp Charge. Brin a chair. ORDER OF SALE: Furniture 9 a.m.; Smalls after furniture; Outside items at conclusion of sale. ClipSave.

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ASR provides a pleasant working atmosphere, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter to: HR Department. ASR, One Razor Blade Lane, Verona, VA 24482-0979; E-Mail: jobs2asrco.com; or fax to 540-248-9773. EEO MFHV rr PERIODICAL TRIPLETS ACROSS 1 Be quite successful 7 Gloomy 10 D.C.'s nation 13 Queenly crown 18 One-celled organisms 20 Bit of Visine, e.g. 22 Photographer Adams 23 Period spent lounging around eating junk food? 26 Ran away 27 Connects to an outlet 28 a positive note 29 Neighbor of Lebanon 31 Shar (wrinkly dogs) 32 Italian lawn bowling 34 Altar vow 37 Member of the gentry transferred funds? 42 Government loan org.

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Starting salary DOQ is $23,982 to $25,450 includes an excellent benefits package. Applications and a complete job description can be picked up ai the office of the Augusta County Service Authority, 92 Ovid's 1,051 93 New Year in Vietnam 94 Spain's Costa del Today's Cryptoquip clue: A equals 2005 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA, or on our website at www.acsawater.com. Submit applications before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

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