Rappahannock News, October 1, 1997

120th Year... No. 40 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1,1997 Times Community Newspapers Phone (540)675-3338 50 cents McQuillan to felonies By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer ; “I don’t care if it takes you the rest of your life you’re going to pay this (debt) off or put in an equal Amount of work to pay it off,” said Judge Shore Robinson to defendant Paul McQuillan last week in Rappahannock’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. McQuillan was being tried for arson, breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and grand larceny in connection with the arson which occurred at Stuart Field in Amissville Sept. 7. The judge, attorneys and law enforcement officers, involved in prosecuting the case, verbally expressed their disbelief as they listened to the account McQuillan gave of the incident. He and another juvenile snuck out of McQuillan’s home about 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 7 and went for a walk, he said. McQuillan said the other juvenile told him the buildings at the field were easy to break into and he had done it before. They went to the field and kicked in the door of the concession building, he said. They set a fire in the floor so they could see, McQuillan said, although as Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke observed, the electricity was on and the lights worked. Taking candy and food items, they placed them in a canvas bag. They then stomped out the fire and went on to the equipment building, he testified. The procedure was repeated, McQuillan said, except the other juvenile pulled down clothes and gloves and threw them onto the fire at which time he told McQuillan that the fire would bum hotter that way. McQuillan said the other juvenile had been taking firefighter training and boasted of his knowledge concerning fires. They also stomped out the second fire, he said, after taking pins and baseball caps from the building. The fires, which were not out, ignited after they left the scene and destroyed the buildings and equipment belonging to the Rappahannock Athletic Association. The two boys went back to McQuillan’s home with the stolen items. Sunday morning the other boy went home but returned that afternoon with his aunt, Genia Haught of Amissville, to whom he had confessed. McQuillan said she told them not to worry, she would get rid of the items. He said she took almost all the items to the Rappahannock River and threw See ARSON, Page A6 r Happenings This Week • Oct. 3-5, Rappahannock Music Festival beginning Friday evening and running 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday ; and Sunday. For information contact * Brian Ross at Mountainside Market, . at 987-9100. • Oct. 4-5, the Sperryville Apple Harvest Festival in Sperryville. • Oct. 4, at 8 p.m. the Chuck Redd Quartet at The Theatre. • Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. a fall yard sale will be held at the old Forest Grove School House in Viewtown to benefit Forest Grove Baptist Church. • Oct. 6, at 2 and 7 p.m. the - County Board of Supervisors meets at ; the courthouse. • Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. the Steering Committee for the Tbwn of Washington Planning Process meets at the town * hall. • Oct. 7, the First Thursday meeting, changed from Oct. 2, will be held at the Extension office at 7 p.m. • Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. the Tbwn Council meets at the town hall. . • Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. the town’s Architectural Review Board meets at * the town hall. • Oct. 11, at 9-9:30 a.m. the Second Saturday Hiking Series group will hike to the headwaters of the Rappahannock River. Meet at Mountainside Market. ihh naiai ii mini mi ■mill Rappahannock News P 0 Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 12 WimmMAWm %A ,V ’ I" •<,# ^ ' liK Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN . See story, Page B1. aianMifcffn. ■a. --- By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Virginia Department of Transportation held a public hearing at Rappahannock County High School last Thursday evening to receive citizen comments concerning a proposed road renovation project near Sperryville. Several dozen local residents, including Rappahannock County Stonewall-Hawthome District Supervisor Bob Anderson, participated in the two-hour session. Virginia State Delegate Jay Katzen (R-31st) also attended. Each person received a handout detailing the public comment process and the proposed project. VDOT engineers discussed the project, explained maps and drawings, and answered all questions. Unusual, however, was VDOTs request that comments be submitted in writing to the district administrator in Culpeper. According to VDOT personnel, a consolidated list of comments would not be available to the public or the press until December. Bob Moore, VDOT resident engineer, stressed that the project has not been approved, nor any contract awarded. Comments from the public will be evaluated and incorporated into the proposal, along with recommendations from the Virginia Department of Historical Resources which is conducting an archaeological survey of the area. The survey report is expected to be completed in December, as well. The Commonwealth Transportation Board plans to consider the measure in December, causing some citizens at the hearing to question the board’s objectivity. This project was proposed about three years ago by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in response to citizen concerns. It involves widening U.S. 211 by approximately 20 feet at its intersection with U.S. 522. An additional 14 feet are required to accommodate grading and drainage for the road shoulder. Widening the road will permit construction of a center left turn lane to reduce congestion and improve safety. A right turn lane from U.S. 211 east onto U.S. 522 at the Sperryville Exxon station is also proposed. Carson Johnson, a Sperryville resident, said, to him, it’s clearly a matter of safety. “Not an hour goes by without a fender bender,” or Many other attendees supported the proposed improvements for the same reasons, with several citing the dangerous 60-70 mph traffic that now funnels into the narrow intersection. VDOT reports that, between 1990 and 1995, there have been 13 minor accidents at this intersection. No fatalities have occurred. VDOT included the road improvement in its Six Year Plan and earmarked nearly $200,000 for the project The cost includes money needed to purchase the right of way property, install utilities, and complete construction. Ib put this cost in perspective,' Moore estimated that the FY 98 budget for all improvement projects throughout the state id approximately $1.1 billion. This category includes improvements to primary, secondary, and interstate roads. The Route 17 spur in Warrenton is typical. “Spot’’ improvements, such as installing a turn lane that requires regrading, applying stone, and repaving, generally cost up to $50,000, while installing a traffic signal could be much more expensive due to the $40,000 to $50,000 cost of the signal itself. According to recent visual and mechanically-recorded traffic counts by VDOT, U.S. 522 handles roughly 2,600 cars per day during the peak fall tourist season. As See VDOT, Page AS Treatment plant considered By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Members of the Washington Tbwn Council’s Wastewater Survey Committee are investigating processing technology on both ends of the spectrum — new, environmentally friendly “living machine” applications and older, proven, relatively inexpensive package treatment plants. Many of these plants are already in operation along Virginia interstates at die tourist rest stops and welcome centers. Another is in operation at Sperryville. Gray and angular under 9 dark, brooding sky, the Sperryville package treatment plant more resembled the tumbled megaliths of Stonehenge or a great mechanical beast. Softly growl See PACKAGE, Page A6 Forum deemed a success By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Headwaters Education Foundation hosted its debut forum on Friday, Sept. 26, which drew over 80 participants from the community. The evening brought together Rappahannock County teachers, students and administrators, parents and concerned citizens for what became a lively discussion. Delegate Katzen (R-31st) attended along with Rappahannock County School Board members and Headwaters Board members. Glen Burdick, superintendent of the Winchester City Schools, one of the speakers, spoke about the benefits of the Handley Endowment to Winchester schools. John Handley, an Irish immigrant who became a judge and businessman, had several businesses in Winchester, but was never a resident of the city. He left more than a million dollars to the City of Winchester in 1895 to be spent for “the education of the poor." The Handley Trust Fund Program which is $107,000 for the 1997-98 school year goes to support only those programs which are beyond the responsiblity of the See FORUM, Page A6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN NEW SHOP: Jennifer Greene at the display counter in The Odyssey Collection, Inc. now on Main Street in Washington. Artist’s row opens By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Four new shops, and one being “revisited”, celebrated the opening of “artist’s row” on Main Street in Washington Friday with a reception and movable feast. They held their grand openings this past weekend. Next door to the Rappahannock News, Charlie Ibmpkins and Jennifer Greene opened his photography studio and she a second branch of The Odyssey Collection, Inc. Ibmpkins traditional black and white prints and other pieces are reminiscent of the work of. Ansel Adams, with

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Issac Clay Ferguson, 71/55, $48/30. Rapulo Jorge Fernandes, 75/55, $60/40. Patsy Jeannie Fincham, 70/55, $45/30. James Leon Fletcher, 68/55, $39/30. Michael Wade Fletcher, 75/55, $60/30. Richard James Fowler, 73/55, $54/30. Dwayne Andrew Furr, 65/55, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. John Brian Goodwin, 69/55, $42/30. Melody Danee Hackney, 67/55, $36/30. Dayna Jeanett Heater, seat belt violation, $25. Charles Heflin, 69/55, $42/40, no registration in possession, $10/2, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/2. Danny Ray Henderson, 73/55, $54/30. Charles Frederick Henry, seat belt violation, $25. Joshua Allen Hitt, 71/55, $48/30, seat belt violation, $25. Patricia Mullan Kammer, 85/55, $90/30. Richard Louis Kidd, 77/55, $66/30, defective equipment, $30/2. Lisa Mary Leone, 71/55, $48/30. Kenneth LetefT Jr., 73/55, $54/30. Paul D. McGill, 70/55, $45/40. Karen Renee McGuckin, 69/55, $42/30. Gamal Arthur Newman, 71/55, $48/40. Jess Hudson Procter, 72/55, $51/30. Rory Anthony Robinson, 73/55, $54/40. Brian Christopher Scott, no oper ator’s licenses, $25/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. • The following cases were head in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Etta Jane Hall, 76/55, dismissed. Beatrix D. Medinger, 74/55, $57/29. Sasha Michelle Whetton, 70/55, dismissed. Cecile Lydia Scott, reckless driving, 75/55, dismissed. Benjamin Mallory Sr., assault and batter, continued to Oct. 21. Carey Meade Brown Jr., illegal dumping, $200/30. Peter Graham Cordory, illegal dumping, $200/30. Sheila E. Sisk, assault and batter, six months jail suspended, $200 suspended, $50 cost, peace recognizance, dismissed. Donna Clark, contempt of coutt order, $500 fine. Joseph Hill Atkins, curse and abuse, nolle prosecute., Leroy Thomas Sisk, assault and batter, nolle prosecute. Richard D. Serreno, assault and batter, destroy private property, continued to Oct. 21. Norman Paige Dunivan Jr„ 44/25, $57/40. HHMBNNlHpMHMIHMMHNMlIm The following fire and rescue calls came through the dispatch center during this past week: Sept. 22: 3:25 p.m., unassigned incident, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Sept. 24: 8:58 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 622, Castleton, Amissville VFD; 9:15 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522/632, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:08 p.m., possible broken arm, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Sept. 25: 3:52 p.m., roadside fire, Route 231, Sperryville, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD; 4:42 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 650, Culpeper, Sperryville VRS; 9:44 p.m., chest pains, Route 651, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Sept. 28: 5:30 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD; 9:13 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: Sept. 22: burglary/no forced entry, U.S. 211, Amissville; damage property/public, Route 639, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., Route 645, Amissville; residence, Route 628, Washington; stray dog, Route 647, Flint Hill; public service, Main Street, Sperryville; citizen request assist, Route 55/66, Linden; info. gen., Route 614, Washington; conservation/animals, Route 729, Flint Hill; firing weapon, U.S. 522, Huntly. Sept. 23: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; cruelty to animals, U.S. 211, Amissville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., Route 660, Chester Gap; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; animal control/free text, Route 645, Amissville; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Sept. 24: dog nuisance, Route 660, Chester Gap; stray dog, Route 618, Woodville; traffic accident/personal injury, U.S. 522/632, Flint Hill; stray dog, Town of Washington; info, gen., Route 600, Sperryville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., unknown; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info. gen., unknown; animal control/free text, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; parking violation, Town of Washington; family fights, U.S. 211, Sperryville; bad cheeks, U.S. 211, Amissville; bad checks, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Town of Washington; found property, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Sept. 25: suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 610, Chester Gap; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Sperryville; conservation/animals, Route 625, Washington; info. gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Front Royal; animal control/free text, U.S. 211, Sperryville; found property, U.S. 211, Washington; assist Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Route 610, Chester Gap. Sept. 26: citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Ben Venue; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 660, Chester Gap; stray dog, Route 642, Viewtown; citizen request assist, Route 677, Flint Hill; stray dog, Route 642, Viewtown; dog nuisance, Route 603, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen., Route 681, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Rappahannock County; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 626, Castleton; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen., Route 647, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Boston; conservation/animals, Route 231/652, Sperryville. Sept. 27: info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; lost/missing dog, Route 610, Chester Gap; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Fauquier. Sept. 28: damage property/business, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 637, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident/property damage, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Route 662, Huntly; info. gen., Route 66$, Washington; intoxication, U.S. 211, Amissville; civil problem, Route 643, Amissville; abandoned vehicle, Route 643, Amissville; public service, U.S. 522, Chester Gap. Water festival planned next week? By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New Staff Writer Those interested in water issues in the county should be aware of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center’s plan to host a Water Festival from 2 p.m. until dark on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Olde Way Art Center in Sperryville. The Everything Band, who has expressed their concern about water issues in Rappahannock, will perform along with Friends of GAIA and “Bubba Knute.” Julie Coon offered to decorate the stage with drapes and backdrop. “We, as a community, need to learn to protect and respect water,” said Hunt Harris, of Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Water education materials will be available along with video presentations about water programs. The Isaac Walton League will provide displays and the Academy of Natural Sciences from St. Leonard, Md. will present water education demonstrations. Hal Wiggins, of the Army Corps of Engineers will host a demonstration on riparian buffers. Harris said the Olde Way Art Center will be open to the public for connecting with water. No rain date has been scheduled. All proceeds will be divided between funding water education at RMRC, helping the Child Care and Learning Center’s natural history camp scholarships and establishing a water monitoring site at Hearthstone School. The cost to attend is $5. The Olde Way Art Center is located across from Mountainside Market on U.S. 211, Sperryville. RMRC helped Beth Gall, environmental science teacher at Rappahannock County High School, organize a water monitoring field trip for a high school class with Jay Gilliam of the Isaac Walton League on Sept. 30. T On Oct. 24 RMRC has invited Richard Lacouture of the Academy of Natural Sciences to present a slide show and discussion of Pfiesteria piscicida, the bacteria infecting fish in Maryland and Virginia rivera. The location and time will be announced. ^ On Oct. 25 Gilliam will offer a water monitoring training program free of charge. It will begin between 9 and 9:3i0 a.m. at the Mountainside Market in Sperryville and wijil end at about 3 p.m. Comfortable clothing and water-proof boots are recommended. ’ Harris said a-future forupn is planned for agricultural prac- J tices with a tour of best management practices in the area." The RMRC ’recently^ received a $7,500 grant frotn, the Sacharuna Foundation fn The Plains. An equal amount will be given on Jan. 1, 19983f the center continues to promote water education, said Harris. * I Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! ‘ Orchard J V4 JENKINS ORCHARDS (Quality Fruit Apples: Red Delicious, Golden Red Delicious, Grimes, Golden Delicious, Laurry, Granny Smith & Staymans Also: Quinces, Honey and _Cider Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring xour own containers! 22 miles West of Wairenton to Rt. 522. North Massie Comer, 1/4 mile on left. (540) 675-5201 (al shed) • (540) 675-5558 Auction - Auction m Estate of Ira Delma Marks km Saturday, October 4,1997 at 10:00 a.nl8 Madison, Virginia f? Directions: Take Rt. 231 South through Madison to RoiM29 South. Go approximately 1 mile on right. Watch for signs. ITEMS INCLUDE: Oak curved front china cabinet w/lbn heads; I I Oak buffet w/mirror and lion heads; Round oak dining room table;: 6 matching oak chairs; Oak Kernbke bookcase w/glass doors;' i Oak sbe by side desk-china cabinet; Oak dresser; Oak sewing! I machine; Mahogany bedroom suite (bed, chest of drawers and! j vanity w/stool); Cedar sweetheart chest; 4-shelf maple bookcase • l w/glass doors; Poplar blanket chest; Iron bed; Rope bed; Oak' split-bottom chairs and rocker; Mahogany desk and chair; Farm! table; OakTruetone radio; Edison phono; 2 upright butter chums;! 2 floor lamps; G.E. refrigerator; Unico chest deep freeze; Warm; Morning heating stove; Boxwood wood stove; Dinette set; Metal; kitchen cabinet; Zenith 25 in. cobr TV; Large collection of old! books and magazines; Marilyn Monroe magazines and others;: Lot of art and hobby supplies; Lot of records; Lot of pictures and1 paintings; 30 ft. wooden ladder; Tools; Chicken coop; Oil lamps;! Crocks and jugs; Baskets; Canes; Advertisement tins and boxes;! Bottles; Skillets; Doilies; Bedspreads; Blankets; Linens; Pots and! pans; Whatnots; Lot of glassware; and many items too numerous* to mention. j . TERMS: Cash or Check w/I.D. i < AUCTIONEER: Nathan Striclder #001132 * For Info call 743-4989 RAIN DATE: October 11,1997 at 10 ajn. ! Not Responsible For Accidents • TAX NOTICE 1997 REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS have been mailed and are due December 5, 1997. Failure to receive bill does not relieve taxpayer of penalty and interest that accrue by law for failure to pay the tax assessment. Penalty 10% December 6th. Interest 10% as of January 1st. If you did not receive your bill(s), please contact the Treasurer's Office at 675-3334. If you question your assessment, please contact the Commissioner of Revenue at 675-3513. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer's Office or, to avoid lines, mail payments to: Treasurer, Rappahannock Co. P.O. Box 37 Washington, VA 22747 Frances A. Foster, Treasurer Ifess*, PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Zoning Chapter Amendments on Wednesday, October 15, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The Zoning Chapter Amendments create regulations and restrictions on residential construction in Conservation Zoning Districts, including, but not limited to, preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control plans, and road/driveway construction standards. The Board of Supervisors, at a later hearing (date to be determined), shall take up these amendments and others relating to erosion and sedimentation control. A full and complete copy of these proposed changes is available for public inspection at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, VA, from 8:304:30 Monday through Friday, or by calling (540) 675-3342. 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Upright piano; Televisions; Bicycles; Rocking horse; Carpet; Toys; Computer desk; Desks; Bathroom fixture; Range hood; Cream can; Single beds; Double bed; Dishes; Clothes; Christmas tree stands (new); Tree top lights (new); Baskets (new); Lead crystal (new); Farm bell; Money box; Pet groomer kit; Cameras; Chairs; Chest of drawers; Projector screen; Books; Mirrors; Ping-Pong table & accessories; Tot’s swimming pool; Lamp; Luggage; Electric fan; Curtains; Golf cart; Radio; Craft items; Motor oil; 1950s Mercedes Benz. Other items too numerous to mention. Sale will be held indoors at the firehouse. Food and refreshments available. SALE HELD RAIN OR SHINE Not responsible for accidents. All proceeds of this auction go to the Amissville Vol. Fire Dept. Bui. Payne Auctions, Inc. JF (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 " VAJV.F. #330

Migrating birds and bright berries . Now, birds are riding the winds of autumn cold fronts on their southward migration. When winds change direction, the birds pause to feed on berries. Thus, they build up fuel for the continued flight to the American tropics; they also provide a very important function in the natural world. Studies have show that dogwood, viburnum, and holly berries, or ‘fruits’ as they are rightfully termed by botanists, reach their full ripeness and color to coincide with the movement of birds south. Intense color attracts hungry birds. The berry is swallowed ■Whole, the binl is nourished by the fruit, or pulp, and the hard seed is ejected. In this way birds distribute seeds and guarantee the survival of plants. It has been working for millions of years and is a miracle of evolution. I became an avid berryWatcher in October when pokeberry fruits hang in deep, purple-black clustery on lurid red stems. At the same time, dogwood trees are bright with scarlet. Red is the dominant color for autumn berries. The elegant spicebush grows along streams; female plants sport shiny red fruits. Female holly trees with bright JWf All Things Wild And Beautiful red berries are everywhere in the northern Virginia Piedmont. There is a deciduous holly, winterberry, that, after loosing it’s leaves, reveals clusters of bright red berries that glow at the tips of twigs. Birds like them all. It’s not only red berries that hollies produce. Some species near the coast have black fruits that birds find just as tempting as red ones. One of these, yaupon, has the intriguing Latin name ilex vomitoria; it will be seen that this is singularly appropriate. Native Americans concocted a drink from this plant which they drank at harvest time. It made them lose the food they had just eaten: thus they could continue eating when food was plentiful. A drink made from yaupon leaves was also used in purification rites. I recommend neither use. On a mild November day several years ago, I encountered a large flock of drunk Cedar Waxwings on the coast of South Carolina. The temperature had dropped below freezing during the night and the sun had quickly warmed the black fruits the next day, causing them to ferment. The waxwings had feasted on these and the whole flock lurched drunkenly from tree to tree, from one electric line to another. I followed them with my camera and telephoto lens. I also dodged copious droppings. Our car was parked under a tree favored by the inebriated waxwings; it was besplatted purple. I have strayed from the bright colors of October berries. The flowering dogwood, cornus florida, is known to all Virginians. There are other species of dogwood that produce berries in a fine array of colors: one has white fruits, another produces pale blue berries, and yet another has fruits of a deep blue-black. No matter the color, birds find them acceptable travel food. French mulberry, also known as “Beauty Berry,” produces handsome clusters of lilac, shading-to-violet, berries along its twigs. It is a native shrub that is more common in the deep south though I have seen it inland in Virginia, where it is now being planted for its handsome fruits. find the black fruits of Japanese honeysuckle much to their liking; they also like its dense tangles for hiding their nests. I fear birds must be found guilty of the spread of this pest. Oriental bittersweet is another introduced vine that has become dangerously invasive; it takes over and crowds out our elegant natives. I admit that its orange and scarlet berries are handsome. They keep their color when dried. Unfortunately, birds love them. There is a native bittersweet, celastrus scandens, which is just as handsome. It is rare, however. It is my wish to find a supplier of the native species so I and others can plant it and replace the oriental bittersweet which is causing real problems for many native species. We can only blame ourselves when birds spread the seeds of introduced plants. Of all the native shrubs or small trees with beautiful fruits, I find viburnums the handsomest. Birds like them also but for different reasons. Virginia viburnums come with colorful common names: wild raisin, nannyberry, sheepberry, blackhaw and arrowwood. All are beautiful. Foamy clusters of white flowers in May produce the blue fruits birds like so much. It’s good to be an October berry-Watcher. B&B approved by BZA 1 By Jan LaValley i Rappahannock News Staff Writer ' It’s official! After last week’s tneeting of the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, the , county has another bed and -breakfast operation. ■' The board approved the ^.application by Ernest Van 'Hallberg to operate “a self-contained two-room guest cottage, 1 in an already existing and sep| arate dwelling, on the property for the purpose of rental on a nightly or weekly basis.” The Hallberg property is located near the intersection of routes 600 and 608 in Sperryville. Hallberg said he plans to locate the bed and breakfast in , the structure known as the * “Smokehouse,” named for its . previous use. The structure is now basically just a log cabin and Hallberg said he plans maintain the historical integrity of - the cabin. The Rappahannock Planning Commission unaniSPERRYVILLE Festival October 4 & 5 Featuring special sales, children's entertainment, pony rides, musical entertainment (John Jackson at Country Home Antiques on Saturday & weekend music feat at Mountainside Market), antique stores, galleries, restaurants, arts & crafts, specialty shops, B&Bs and many other attractions. flUFIWFUK Sperryville invitee you to visit the /estival this weekend A enjoy! U.S. 211 and Rt. 522 Historic SpenyviDe, VA ************** mously approved the application at its last meeting with the stipulations that he must have Virginia Department of Transportation and County Health Department approval. They also stipulated that Hallberg may only use the “Smokehouse” for the purpose of a B&B and not any other structures on the property. In addition they informed Hallberg that he would have to apply for a sign permit separately, should he desire one. The BZA also made these stipulations. The use is allowed under section 170-36 E of the county code. Unique Catering Thistle Hill B&B Intimate candlelight dinners for 4 to 6 • Weddings • Riding Clubs Fish fry, Chicken fry We come to you, give us a try!! Holiday cheese balls and baked goods available 540-987-9142 Poison ivy sports white fruits that thrushes in particular find mighty palpable; as a result, the plant sprouts up in all kinds of places. I just found two little, most unwelcome, plants in my wildflower garden. No doubt a hermit thrush perched in the red maple tree that hangs over the garden I designed for herbaceous native spring wild flowers. Poison ivy is native, but is certainly not wanted there. Japanese honeysuckle was introduced into Virginia in the 19th century and has become a noxious pest. (I just looked up ‘noxious’ in the dictionary. The definition was given as: “harmful especially to health or morals.” I think I will retain the adjective; Japanese honeysuckle is harmful to my mental health and my morals are no better for its presence.) Birds No Car Taxes! VOTE Gilmore Hager Earley The distribution cost for the enclosed campaign flyer was paid for by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee. Walter Longyear, Chairman RO. Box 124 Washington, VA http://www.gilmorenet.com 3UrtOSSff cjCtt f^MILY 3Wt Vlfltt SPtetflLS All specials available for lunch at $6.95, and dinner for only $8.95! Tuesday Savory Meatloaf, served with dinner roll, side salad, mashed potatoes and firesh vegetables. "Wednesday Golden Fried Chicken, served with dinner roll, side salad, mashed potatoes and gravy and honey sauce for dipping. Thursday Steamship Round of Beef, served with dinner roll, side salad and potato of the day. iriday Spaghetti and Meatballs, served with garlic bread and side salad. 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Wolfe said the center approached him to do the work and Ruth Kiger, center director, worked with him on planning the improvements. She said that the center is extremely pleased. “Everybody has commented on how well-made the picnic tables are. Brady made them extra heavy and bolted them together. He did a lot of work,” she said. Wolfe said the Rappahannock Lions Club gave him the money to finance the project. Lilo Wolfe, his mother, said the project was dedicated to Paul Nichols, who was both a member of the Lions Club and Boy Scout leader. Tom Wolfe, his father, donated the cabinets. Wolfe said the project involved about 80 hours of actual work, but he estimated the total to be 180 hours when adding time for planning, organizing and including help from other scouts. He said the achievement project is the main requirement for becoming an Eagle Scout. He had helped on other Eagle projects, but this was the first time he had ever planned and completed a project himself. He has learned, he said, what it takes to carry a project to completion describing it as hard work. The final stage of the project is filling out the Eagle Scout application form, sending it in to the Scouts’ Board of Review. Wolfe belongs to Troop 36 of Washington and help for the project came from Boy Scouts Ryan and Matt Ralston, Aaron and Ben Price, Chad Heddleston, David Massie, Phillip Thomas and Matt Wolfe. Wolfe’s older brother, Mike, became an Eagle Scout three years ago. New computer for library ordered By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A new computer for the circulation desk at Rappahannock County Libraiy should be in set up by the end of October, said librarian David Shaffer at the meeting of the library board last week. The computer was purchased with funds made available by the Friends of the Library. In the past year the FOL have provided the facility with computer furniture for the reference room, desks for the children’s room and staff room, the new computer and the driveway, Shaffer said. Shaffer also informed the board that Edith Pond has begun her part-time library aide position: She now fills the 15 hour per week slot formerly held by Naomi Smoot who had to leave to return to school. Pond has been a volunteer for the library for 17 years. Shaffer said she is a welcome addition to the staff. The Personnel Committee made its official report to the board concerning its annual evaluation of the library director and found Shaffer to be an excellent director. The Building and Grounds Committee is considering the prospect of putting in a walkway from the parking lot to the Rappahannock Literacy Volunteers office in the basement of the library. That committee will also check into the cost and effort involved in putting gravel around the sides of the driveway. There will be a report about the matters at next months meeting. Shaffer mentioned to the board that the summer reading program is officially over and thanks to Stella Clark and , Ellen Pullen the operation went very smoothly and was a great success. Rappahannock salutes area 4-H'ers in celebration of National 4-H Week, October 5 -11 Luray Motor Company 26 North Broad Street, Luray, Virginia 22835 (540) 743-5128 Open till 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday Saturday till 1 p.m. FORD Quality Care : We have car & van rentals. We also have loaners for warranty & repair service. ; M>ei»uw Overstocked - Yes We Are! The boss says due to lots of trade-ins we must reduce our used vehicle inventory. 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--mappaJjatmocfe Jfetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ft WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1997 1 mm ■■■ ■ • _ v Editorials Did VDOT hear? The Virginia Department of Transportation held a public hearing at Rappahannock County High School Thursday supposedly to “hear” comments concerning a proposed U.S. 211/522 road renovation in Sperryville. About a dozen county residents, most from that area, went to participate in the “hearing.” They were given a handout detailing the public comment process and proposed project. VDOT engineers discussed the project and answered all questions. But they requested that comments be submitted in writing to the district administrator. Why? VDOT was not there to “hear” anything, only to answer questions — a strange way to hold a “hearing.” Why couldn’t they report the opinion of residents here to their superiors for evaluation? According to VDOT, a list of comments won’t be available to the public or the press until December. No doubt they’ll have numerous responses and it will probably take them that long to evaluate them. But how much weight will VDOT give those letters? Will their voices be heard? Hopefully they will. VDOT says comments from the public will be evaluated and incorporated into the proposal. We’ll see. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN Apples, ready for the Apple Harvest Festival and eating, in a basket at Jenkins Orchard in Woodville. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 28,1967 Captain Charles G. Reid of Woodside, N.Y. has been selected to receive the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award by the Alumni Association of the United State Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. Rappahannock County farms produced more in the past year for their operators, in terms of gross income, than did farms in many sections of the country. Even though signs of autumn are prevalent in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park, the annual color transformation is only in the beginning stages, Superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins advised today. The Fall Camporee of all Boy Scouts of Shenrapawa District of which Rappahannock is a part was held at the Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal on Sept. 23 and 24. Veterans returning from service in Vietnam no longer face involuntary assignment to a reserve unit for weekly drill once they are released from active duty, according to the Department of Defense. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 28, 1972 The 1972 Virginia Big Game Trophy Contest will be held in Harrisonburg Oct. 21 following regional contests for animals taken east and west of the Blue Ridge respectively, according to game biologist Max Carpenter who coordinates the Virginia Game Commission sponsored state competition. Allen Stokes of Sperryville will represent Farmer’s Cooperative members in the Sperryville area at the co-operative’s district election meeting to be held Oct. 10 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. A ceremony for the installation of officers for the Rappahannock County Elementary School SCA was held Tuesday at the school. Libby Snead of Washington and Lisa Day of Sperryville represented Rappahannock at the State 4-H Horse, > Show in Richmond last weekend. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 1,1987 / The contest for supervisor in Jackson. District became a four-horse race this weekend, as incumbent A1 Henrykannounced that he will wage a last-' minute, write-in election campaign. •' Just as sure as the apples are fallingalong with the temperatures, and theT. Blue Ridge Mountains are outlined, against a cloudless blue October sky, Sperryville has a full house lined up for. this weekend. More affordable local telephone service for Virginians with low incomes will", be offered under a plan announced by the ; State Corporation Commission. The Fauquier Chapter of the Virginia^ Museum will open the 1987-88 year with a dinner and lecture at Airlie on Friday, Oct. 9. Pit# • « V%l Letters to the Editor Photo Courtesy of JEAN LILLARD The RoughRide began with a flourish and raised $7,400 for the Fauquier Free Clinic. Although 238 registered, 220 rode in the event which may become an annual event. Thanks for support On behalf of the Fauquier Free Clinic and the Rappahannock RoughRide Committee, we would like to express how appreciative and excited we are with the success of the first annual Rappahannock RoughRide. The event was successful, thanks to the generosity shown by Rappahannock and Fauquier businesses and individuals who sponsored the event. Thanks to those kind individuals and organizations, (including the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department, Trinity Episcopal Church, and others) who volunteered their time, energy and resources on Sept. 20. To all of you, thank you. The RoughRide was a charity bicycle tour held in Rappahannock County. The purpose of the event was to raise funds and create awareness for the Fauquier Free Clinic which serves both Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. Proceeds from the tour will go toward providing medications for children and adults, equipment and testing supplies for diabetics and supplies for the medical and dental clinics. For every $1 raised, $4 in health care services will be delivered to patients. Again, many thanks to all and to the over 250 registrants, volunteers and fearless RoughRiders who cycled. The turn-out was thrilling and exceeded our wildest expectations. We are so grateful to everyone for their support and look forward to seeing you next year for another round of challenging terrain. PATTY MONTGOMERY Chairman, Rappahannock RoughRide Committee A letter of thanks to all This letter of thanks has been a long time in coming, although I think most of you know that I’ve been pretty busy rearranging my life. It’s been a couple of months since Bill Cejka left and in this time I’ve witnessed more kindness, love and compassion than I have in all of my 38 years. First, I thank you, Bill, for being part of my life. Though it was for the briefest of times, it was quality time. I was proud to be your partner. I miss you. Many thanks to the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Your response was immediate and professional. You did all that you could and for that I am grateful. Thank you to all of the following, for whose assistance and support I am eternally grateful: “Cousin Joe” Cejka and Sheila Bennett; Gary Long, Bill Gene and the rest of the crew of Ace Carpentry, Inc.; all of the Culpeper Minutemen M.C. and their partners; Blaine Smith, Kirby Kapps and Kim Rawls, Tony Lang and Gus, Cleve Jones, John and Cindy Kyff, Tommy Gaines; Andy Keaton and Sharon Roberts, Roy Tolliver, Tim Brown, Holly Gibson and Greg Hart. Also thanks to Angie Jolly, Nina Coates and Mark, Chris and John Martin, Deborah and John Patterson; Bruce Malanowski and Charles and Mabel Dodson; Inez Hamilton and Lauren Parker; the owners and staff of the Blue Moon Cafe; John and Cynthia Loretti, Chaz Greene, Linda, Ronnie; Justin and others; Rae Ross, Brian Ross and all of the Mountainside Market staff for your love and generosity. Thank you also: Ted Pellegatta, John, Pat, and Kurt Streau of Madison and to Jeff Marsh of Eurosport Auctions; Dave Langley and all of the folks who worked on the cabin home; Carol Lucking, Summer Moon Anderson, Sharon Nicholson, Berta, Teddy, Sharon and others of Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Thanks to all who were with us in spirit and to all I may have overlooked. Last, but not least, thank you Blaine Smith you’ve been my rock since the beginning of this journey. You, with your “food tamper,” your “big stick to chase me with,” your shoulders, your ears and heart have made this sorrow much easier to bear. I love you. In closing I would like to share a quote that means a lot to me. “Soloman calls his bride sister. Could a woman be a complete wife unless, for a moment, in one particular mood a man felt almost inclined to call her brother?” (By C.S. Lewis/A Grief Observed) DEBORAH SETTLE Sperryville McBride was good choice I congratulate you on your selection of Galen McBride to be one of your staff writers. It’s always a great pleasure to read McBride’s articles in the Rappahannock News. Her writing is refreshingly clear, accurate and professional. May I suggest that you ask McBride to give reporting, writing and editing lessons to some of you other writers. And, while she’s doing that, she might consider devoting part of each les son to teaching some grammar and sentence structure basics to those writers as well. Finally, if by any chance she’s feeling flush, she could end with a flourish by buying each writer a copy of Strunk and White’s essential book, “The Elements of Style.” I assure you, all of us readers would be grateful. I hasten to add that I do not include John Trott as one of those who needs assistance in the English language. Trott’s delightful nature column, “All Things Wild and Wonderful,” is written with great felicity and we are lucky to have his expertise about the world of nature, a subject close to the hearts of so many of us here in Rappahannock County. JOYCE ABELL Woodville Headwaters appreciative The Board of Headwaters sends heartfelt thanks to the audience, invited participants, and school administration, for the forum last Friday evening at the Rappahannock Elementary School. To Doug Baumgardner, the moderator, and the panel, Judy Tble, Michelle Hynes, Mary Anne Biggs, and Glenn Burdick thanks for their con tributions and leadership. Thanks to Cecil Scott and the members of the school band, who performed so well so early in the school year under her direction, and to the students of the National Honor Society for helping so much throughout the evening. Special thanks go to Celine Siira for the very beautiful flowers and their arrangements, to Marie Davis and the other ladies for their goodies to eat, and to the Williams and Lee Orchards * for washing the goodies down with 1997’s early cider, and other beverages. * The ideas contributed by £ the large auidence will be col-1' lated and priortized and pre- * sented through the paper and through follow-up meetings throughout the year which wehope will be attended not only by Friday’s participants but >’ by many who were unable to attend this time. ',»* And thanks to the Rappahannock News for theircoverage and publicity, * despite the change of venue ~ due to the weather’s failure to cooperate at the high school. We’ll be in touch through the - newspaper, meetings, and through the Headwaters’ newsletter which you can receive by calling Linda Tarry, at 675-1819 at the office on Court House Row, ■*' Washington. LINDA DIETED Headwaters Letters to the editor . The Rappahannock ' News welcomes Letters to the 1 Editor as a forum for discussion of local public affairs. •WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 •FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 I •Letters must be signed J by the writer. Include address ! and phone for verification (not \ to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks ' will not be published. •Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication.

SPORTS [Cross Country teams running away with wins By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School Cross Country team is iefeating other schools in the irea with excellent scores. On Sept. 10 the boys team soundly defeated Loudoun Valley and Warren County, x)th rated as AA schools, on ‘one of the toughest courses in the state,” said Rappahannock Cross Country Coach David i/an de Graaf. Chris Sause and Matt Wolfe finished the 3.1 mile course in first and second places, respectively. Warren County, who was told by their coach, “not to worry about Rappahannock,” finished third with 75 points, said van de Graaf. Loudoun finished second with 42 points and Rappahannock won with 26 points. The Rappahannock Girls 'team finished second behind >the Warren County Team. Allj State performer, Meg I Fairbrother, finished fourth. Beth Yowell, Jessie Gheen, Rachel Sharp and Caroline Baumgardner earned top scores for their team. The Invitational Meet at Woodberry Forest on Sept. 13 drew 14 schools with the -_ > > • Rappahannock Boys team coming in sixth with a score of 171, behind St. Alban’s School, Courtland High, Brooke Point High, North Stafford High and Woodberry Forest. They out scored teams from Louisa, Culpeper, King George and Charlottesville, among others. Among the 118 runners, Chris Sause came in 16th, with excellent times for Wolfe, Will Collins, Christopher Dennis, Chad Heddleston, Jon Moore, Colin Nichols and Daniel Ramey. The Rappahannock Girls team came in seventh overall with a strong score of 165 in a field of 12 schools and 80 runners completing the course. Scorers in order were Fairbrothers, Gheen, Yowell, Lauren Sharp, Summer Alexander and exchange student, Fie Kristensen. Rappahannock’s Junior Varsity team came in tenth with many fine runners. Rob Wilson, Alex Baumgardner, Frank Paratore, Josh Waddell, Adam Rogers, R.J. White, Abe McLear, Brady Wolfe, Jason Baldwin, Matt Deans, Rachel Sharp, Eliot Nichols, Elaine Smith, Sara Opseth and Sandra Oliver finished the course respectively. Soccer teams coming along By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer The U-14 soccer team started this year with two losses, but turned it around on Sept. 27 with a win. The game played at the Warrenton Middle School on Sept. 13 against Fauquier 1 was lost 2-8. Only nine Rappahannock players showed up, but the game went on, without the usual 11 players. Each Fauquier team outsized the Rappahannock team in stature as well as in numbers. Alexander Strange scored the two goals for Rappahannock. _ The game on Sept. 20 was played against Fauquier 2 in the drizzle on a slippery field. The teams were similiarly ipatched, but the game was lost 2-4. Single goals were scored by Nate Martin and Tony Starks. According to assistant coach, Mark Ramey, “The team ran out of steam. They are out of condition.” The team passed the ball well, but if the positioning had been better they might have won, he said. Goalie Wally Reid did an outstanding job, said Ramey, stopping two balls with hand catches at close range. The game on aept. z/ against Fauquier 3showed the progress the players have made as a team by winning 52. Coach John Bridgeman said they came together with their teamwork and have learned to trust each other with passing. Goalies Matt Ralston and Reid both did an outstanding job protecting the goal. Three goals were scored by Tony Starks and one each by Zach Bridgeman and Strange. The U-12 team coached by Carl Letsen played Culpeper C on Sept. 13 and tied 1-1. Both teams had strong defenses and the one goal was scored by John Letsen. His team won the game on Sept. 20 against Madison E with a score of 3-0. It was a great game, said Letsen, with excellent goal tending by Henry Robertson tod David Letsen. The scorers were John and David Letsen. ! The game on Sept. 27 against Fauquier 4 was won 40, with two goals scored by Pavid Letsen and one each by Nathan Corbin and James Jackson. ! The U-12 team coached by Penise Hawkins tied both games on Sept. 13 and 20 with pcores of 1-1. The game on t Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Sept. 27 against Culpeper B was lost 0-3. Hawkins complimented the players for coming together as a team. She said they have come a long way during the four seasons she has coached. The best part of the team is the good sportsmanship they have displayed even during the disappointing loss, she said. The U-10 team coached by Tom Pendleton has many good players and they are full of enthusiasm but short on teamwork, he said. There are prob- | lems with the defense, but he said the team has a good offense and is excellent with ball-control. Jay Monroe said the U-8 players who have played for several years are showing great improvement. He said at this age the games are more instructional than competitive. The teams are all doing well and he complimented the parents for being great supporters of the teams. The U-10 teams coached by Ramey and Elizabeth LeeHarris were unable to be reached by press time, as well as the U-8 coaches Dennis Hathaway and Chris Batcheler and U-6 coach Jenny Leigh Yowell. WHAT HAS FOUR WHEELS BUT THINKS IT HAS EIGHTEEN? Fall Trade-In Days Introducing the 1998 900 xi SERIES TORO WHEEL HORSE Bjpjjjgtli 1 Interest-?! - . or *- < No M Payments until April'98 Your Old Lawn Mower » Now Worth Moral Trade in on any of 5 different 500xi Models & receive an axfcaJWeCTJSpO off * Trade In on any other Models and Save $50-$250 It >!(<> ■** The finest tractor we've ever made. With the tightest turning radius available. Powerful engines from 18 to 23 hp, including liquid-cooled and a diesel. Ample decks from 42" to 60" cut. 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Jenkins had a homerun and double. Dodson had two triples. Sharp, Karl Thornhill, and Nick Raiford had one hit each. Rappahannock was on new ground trailing 3-1 at the end of two innings, but hung tough and got their bats going to turn the game around. Rappahannock came out flat after their great game last week, but soon regained their focus and played good baseball. Rappahannock’s next game is Oct. 4 against Warrenton No. 2 at P.B. Smith Elementary School in Warrenton. Game time is 10 a.m. Photos Courtesy of DAVID CLANAGAN TAKE ME OUT...: From left, clockwise, Will Miller winds up to let loose during a game at the Rappahannock Athletic Association fundraiser held at Stuart Field Saturday. Lancelot and the Outtahand Band provided entertainment for the event to help the RAA raise the funds needed to replace the supplies and equipment lost in the recent fire at the field. Timmie Clanagan lets one fly, putting everything behind it. 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Forum From Page A1 school system with its $26 million dollar budget. The types of programs the Handley Trust supports are visiting scholars and artists, professional development grant programs, parent involvment programs, and extended learning programs such as sign language, art smart, elementary band and Spanish, and summer nature camp. Michelle Hynes of the Public Education Network, also a speaker, spoke on local education foundations in small schools. The discussion led to observations about what successful small rural education foundations shared including having a part-time staff per Arson From page A1 them in. The Rappahannock Sheriff's Office was closely pursuing the case and found out from McQuillan’s mother, Brenda, of her son’s involvement that Monday, Sept. 8. They arrested McQuillan and, after speaking with him, obtained permission to search Haught’s residence where they found some of the stolen items. son, training and using volunteers to advantage, having business and education initiatives, encouraging parent minigrants. John Hardesty, president of the Clarke County Education Foundation, said his organization raised $180,000 in the 12 months the fund raising begem last fall. The principle of the endowment will not be touched, but the interest will be used to augment not replace tax revenue for the schools, he explained. “You must be clear what you expect the school to pay for,” he said. Retired teachers were mentioned as a good support group for local education foundations. Judy Tble spoke about the value of volunteers in the schools and met with a group that summarized ideas for fos tering volunteer programs. The ideas included supporting the Parent-Teacher Organization, strengthening personal contact and using a buddy system for new volunteers. Mary Anne Biggs, assistant superintendent of schools for the county, spoke about vision for the school and her group returned with a long list of ideas including vocational offerings, recognition for academic excellence, community service projects, and learning public speaking. Dietel explained Headwaters wants to include everyone (in the county) in its “nonmembership organization.” Headwaters now has over 50 contributors. Its purpose is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit of the whole community. McQuillan said they did not set out with the idea of stealing anything and had no intention of burning anything either. He said they were just out having fun and it turned out badly but they didn’t mean for it to turn out the way it did. He admitted that he had himself played baseball there for almost six years. 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The principle cause of the backup on U.S. 211 west is the lack of a separate turn lane available for the 1,100 cars turning left onto U.S. 522 at the Sperryville Emporium. In answer to citizens’ questions, James W. Haught, transportation engineer, Culpeper Location and Design Department, said that the proposed improvements are intended to relieve the congestion but are not expected to increase traffic volume overall. The right of way consists of four parcels, all owned by the Miller family, and displaces no residences, businesses or nonprofit organizations. A portion of the hillside north of the intersection will also be acquired by the state and sloped to improve visibility- tyG. Milton Thacker, assistant resident engineer, Warrenton Residency, estimated that work will not take more than 60 days to complete. He anticipates that actual construction would begin in the spring or summer of 1999 and would be completed by the fall. Initially, the hillside north of the intersection will be cut back to widen the road and a temporary lane constructed to allow traffic to continue to pass. Ivan Ussach, of Woodville, asked several questions concerning environmental impact, particularly increased noise pollution from tractor-trailers. He is worried “that this project may be opening the floodgates” to more development or increased traffic. “We have to view this (project) in terms of its larger perspective.” No environmental impact statements are needed because the project does not involve water or require any special permits. Haught stated that, in his opinion, “it won’t increase traffic. (The project is intended to) keep traffic flowing. There is nothing in the Six Year Plan that will increase volume,” and there are no plans to modify the bridge on Route 231 or change U.S. 522 in any way that would increase traffic. Martin Woodard, Sperryville resident and coowner of Faith Mountain Company, suggested that con- | sideration should be made for pedestrian traffic to accommodate people parking near the Emporium and walking into Sperryville. He also mentioned that the Thornton River bridge should be widened to permit foot traffic, particularly since the foot bridge is no longer there. Moore replied that “our bridge inspection people are telling us that within the next two years we are going to have to do some renovation work on the truss bridge.” He encouraged Woodard to submit his recommendations to the district administrator. Other residents pointed out that the proposed 200-foot (60 meter) center turn lane would be too short to handle the projected volume of traffic. Maps, drawings, and other information concerning this project are available in either the VDOT Culpeper District Office, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, or the Warrenton Residency Office, 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton.. Refer to project number 0211078-107, PE-101, C-501. Anyone interested in providing written comments must submit them no later than Oct; 5 to D.R. Askew, District Administrator, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, 22701. Package From Page A1 ing deep in its throat as the water coursed from one holding tank to another, it seemed to crouch, watching through heavy-lidded eyes. Donna Chabot, senior operator of the plant, and Troy Jenkins, master electrician and plumber, have tamed the beast, turning it into one of man’s best friends. Installed under a grant, the plant is one of a growing number of on site water treatment systems being successfully used around the country to solve localized wastewater problems. Up to 55,000 gallons of wastewater are processed through the treatment plant each day, serving the entire Sperryville community. Completely hidden by a cordon of pines, the treatment plant is unobtrusive, relatively quiet, and virtually odorless from the ground. Except for the constant daily water testing, sampling, and regulating required by the state Department of Environmental Quality, operation of a package plant is usually trouble-free with little maintenance required. This is due to the basic “package” design of the plant itself. A prefabricated system, from ground level the plant looks like a series of large metal boxes with metal stairs on one side. On the opposite side, water pours down narrow rocky steps, picking up oxygen from the air. Then it flows into a small, detached building where added chlorine is removed. Finally, the disinfected and purified effluent is discharged into the Thornton River. Inside the boxes, unseen and virtually unheard, the water is automatically channeled through screens, troughs and holding tanks where microbes or chemicals reduce the sewage “mixed liquor” to sludge which settles on the bottom. Several times a week, the sludge is pumped into trucks for processing and disposal at another site in Remington. Chris Demme, of the Virginia Department of Water Programs’ Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, explained that the configuration of the package is dependent upon whatever additions and modifications are installed with the basic system. Wastewater is first collected in large septic tanks where anaerobic bacteria consume most of the solid waste. In the Sperryville plant, the fluid part is piped into a 33,000 gallon equalization basin which permits Chabot to regulate how fast the water moves into the package plant for processing. Originally, the •Sperryville plant did not have an EQ basin as part of its design. That was added later by Jenkins, with help from county trustees. Serving as a temporary holding tank, the EQ basin allows Chabot to regulate the volume of water flow entering the clarification tanks where most of the microbial action takes place. Before the EQ was, installed, heavy flow from the septic tanks or rain coming into the open top of the clarifiers sometimes increased the water flow so much that unsettled solids washed through the system. This occasionally resulted in polluted effluent being accidentally discharged into the river. The EQ basin now prevents such problems from occurring. Ed Barton and other members of the town council visited the Waterford plant recently, to observe its operations. Like the Sperryville plant, it discharges effluent directly into streams. While package treatment plants do present many attractive benefits, the question of how to address the town’s wastewater problems is far from resolved. Said Barton. Barton believes that other important questions remain to be answered, including the size of the plant needed and the ultimate boundaries of the town. More information will be presented in the Alternative Wastewater Treatment Seminar scheduled for Oct. 15. Artists From Page A1 whom Tompkins studied. Greene’s shop is a cornucopia of jewelry, crafts, art ranging from $15 on up, and Native American and PreColombian pieces. The display features such items as a Nez Perce beaded flat bag which was made by the mother of Chief Black Eagle and later given to Chief McConville’s wife who was living at Lapwai, Idaho. Circa 1895, it is for sale at $4,200. The shops are located at 261 Main Street. / Just down “the row” from them is the Morency Gallery featuring the work of Peter Garon, who also has a shop in Warrenton. Garon’s work is bright, modern and visually interesting. He has also included the work of several other '! artists in the gallery. Garon said he will be work- J ing here as much as possible ■& -and wants to do more painted a dimensional pieces. The gallery * ’is located at 291 Main Street. Tanya Richey, who is very | well known in the county as well as elsewhere, just bought the building at 332 Main Street. She not only moved he£ business in, she now lives upstairs and moved her house-’ hold at the same time she was! preparing to open her gallery. She will also have a studio in the basement of the building and said she is looking forward to being able to work, run her shop and be close to home at the same time. Her gallery features the paintings and waters colors, for which she is so well known, along with many other items of interest. Christopher Goodine’s distinctive gold and silver jewelry is located at 417 Main Street as it has been since 1984. Goodine works his intricate wavelink designs into patterns named for the local, such as the Rappahannock, the Appalachian and the Cross Current. He is happy to have some additional company oh the street and hopes it will stimulate business. 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► Neighbors/B2 Obituaries/B6 * Classifieds/B4 * Real Estate/B6 Countryside Section B October 1, 1997 Sharp Rock Farm now licensed winery By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sharp Rock Farm sits peacefully at the base of Old Rag Mountain in the F.T. Valley. But life for owners Marilyn and David Armor has been slightly less than peaceful lately. The Armors just finished the annual harvest for the vineyard they operate on their farm. ' In its sixth year of operation, the Armor’s are celebrating their first year being a licensed winery. Before this year, they operated the vineyard and sold the grapes to other wineries. David Armor said the key to good wine is good grapes and cleanliness. Process Their technique is handson (wine making), he said. They are looking for quality rather than quantity and starting out small will allow them to control the quality of the wine they produce. Once the grapes are harvested they are taken in to be crushed. Crushing gets rid of the stems, leaves and other things you don’t want. Then the pulp is put into the bladder press, which further crushes the grapes and presses all the juice out. That juice then goes into the settling tank where it does just that, The pulp, which settles to the bottom, is solid matter and the juice is then pumped off. The clear grape juice is put into barrels to age. Yeast is added while the juice is in the barrel through a spout in the top. This September’s wine will be bottled in May said the Armors. Although a fairly simple process, the different steps are necessary and it’s very labor intensive, they said. Eighty to 90 percent of the quality of a wine comes from the vineyard, said David. Armor. “Even if you start with good grapes, without proper procedures you’ll get a poor wine,” he said. “The key is cleanliness.” Fifteen to 16 tons of grapes yield about 1,000 cases of wine. They plan to make only 100 this year and they will not be for sale to the public yet. Vineyard Sharp Rock Farm has three and a half acres of Chardonnay grapes which do well for them since the harvest time hits in September. The Armors also have one and a half acres in Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Those are red grapes and aren’t as easy to grow here because they have a longer ripening period than the white grapes. They will only ripen this month and if it gets too cold, or ruuHiNU i nt uKArta: Adrienne Armor, left, and Hadley Fisk, right, pour grapes into the press. Friday series at library rnuiu ouuiieby 01 uiminm dihu , At 8 p.m., Oct. 10, at the Rappahannock County Library, Reed L. Engle will present a slide talk, “Only At This Time and Place — The Creation of Shenandoah National Park." His talk will be illustrated with historic slides of mountain ' residents, Camp Hoover, Skyland and the CCC. there is early frost it will kill them. The vines do not take well to cold winters here the Armors said. They lost a “big hunk” of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in ‘96. The Armors use what’s called a divided canopy to grow the vines. It is a series of wires set on posts with irrigation pipes attached. It is two-sided, so rows of grapes grow back-toback in a single row which means increased yields with limited land use. It costs more to put in a divided canopy but the long range profits are better. This year has been good so far. “You’ll hear wine makers say that ‘97 was a good year next year (and after),” David Armor said. “It was a great year for Chardonnay. We’re hoping for a great batch for our first year.” Future plans Eveiy year at harvest the Armors’ daughter, Adrienne, comes home with her friends and they all help bring in the harvest. This year was no different and the Armors say that for now the business will remain small. Iburs of the vineyard are already a part of the stay but they plan to add a lot more. The loft above the winery is being converted to a tasting room and with tasting bar. They plan at first to open the winery about three times per year to the public and it will be open to bed and breakfast guests. The outside of the winery will have a patio area with tables and the yard next to it will also have tables set up. Both areas overlook the vineyard and Old Rag Mountain looms majestically in the background. David Armor, who is a part time professor at George Mason University’s Institute of Public Policy, also travels the country as a consultant. He wanted to do something in the line of farming that could be done on a part time basis, he said, and the vineyard seemed a logical choice. He said they may expand in the future but for a while they’ll take it slow and see how it goes. “We can be successful sell CRUSHING IS WORK: Tricia Parks, left, and Hadley Fisk, right, put grapes into the crusher to get them ready. Festival this weekend For much of the summer, local musicians have been heard rehearsing their favorite times in preparation for the second annual Rappahannock Music Festival. Last year, despite the unseasonably cold weather, the festival was a big hit for musicians and audience alike. With 24 acts in the line-up, twice as many as last year, expectations are high for this year’s weekend-long local music festival. It will be held Oct. 3-5 coinciding with Sperryville’8 Apple Harvest Festival, Oct. 4 and 5. The free festival is sponsored mainly by the musicians themselves with other valuable services donated by non-performing music lovers and neighboring businesses. Most performances will be held on Wiliam Jackson and Carolyn Harrison’s stage in the lot beside Mountainside Market. Parking will be free, courtesy of Oldway Arts Center, and Mountainside Market. (Please do not park on the highway!) The festival will get started Friday night, Oct. 3 with performances by Beth Levick’s The Ecclectics and the Rappahannock Quintet. Then a gang of musicians from Nethers will rock everyone into dancing. Friday’s finale will Rappahannock News Staff Photos/CARL EBORN ROW UPON ROW: Looking down a row in the vineyard at Sharp Rock Farm. feature some good old rowdy Blues! On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will get rolling at 11 a.m. and will conclude around 8:30 p.m. depending on when the last bands, who will start at 6 p.m. decide to stop. The schedule of performances allows each act to play for up to one hour. The performances will alternate on side-by-side stages so there will be a minimum of lost time between concerts. The performers who’ll be playing are: Friday: The Ecclectics, The Rappahannock Quintet, Rick Henderson, Blues — Robert Glasker. Saturday: The Diehards, Judy Reidinger, Rafael Lorenzo, Nikki Kvarnes and Cecilia Falk, Sammy Vanneman, Jon Brandon, The Davis Street Duo, The Backwoods TViad, Twitch, Stick ‘Em Up. Sunday: Harmonica Convergence, David Gilmore and Donna Rector, Bubba Knute, Vyctoria Pratt Keating, Mulch, G plus 2L, The Timber Rattlers, Chet Lauther, David Blanchard, and for the Grand Finale, The O.Ks. More information is available from Brian Ross at Mountainside Market, 9879100. ing grapes and making small amounts of our own wine,” David Armor said. “Someday, if we get to the point we’re satisfied with our product, we may go larger.” B&B Sharp Rock Farm Bed and Breakfast has been in operation for three years. The Armors’ farmhouse is circa 1860 and the two guest cottage have been entirely redone. David Armor, their son, is a contractor and redid the cottages for them. He now has a business, Home Tech Construction, in Culpeper. Marilyn Armor thinks the winery adds to the ambiance their guests experience at the bed and breakfast. The guests enjoy being able to tour the facility and learn about the process, she said. Soon, they’ll also be able to enjoy the wine made on the premises as part of their stay. One woman show to open At the age of three B.J. Harlan, while on safari with her family, was captured by Zulu warriors. Lost in the wilds during the Zulu uprising of 1964 she was adopted and raised by a pack of laughing hyenas. It is to these animals that Harlan credits both her sense of humor and her love of digging. In the one woman show, opening at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, Va. her past is evident. Harlan’s show is a mix of her work including whimsical furniture “Snake Hiding in My Backyard Pool table”, prints, “The Bestiary,” oil on board, “Vintners Nightmare” and small sculpture “Gourdzilla, Gourden of Eden.” A set of prints modeled on the 12th century “Bestiary” are to be shown. The original bestiary was written in Latin by an English monk in the 12th century. Harlan’s “Pages from the Bestiary” involve a variety of technologies including computer rendering on an electric table at 720 dots per inch. The obligatory gold leaf is by obligatory hand. An individual piece can take decades to produce. Harlan’s love of flora and fauna is seen in her furniture. Curvaceous steel bases are topped with paintings on wood of the jungle out there. These as well as paintings and sculpture will be on display for the month of October. The show opens Friday, Oct. 3 and runs through Oct. 26. The opening reception is slated for Oct. 5 from 2-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is open FridaySunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call 675-3440 or 636-8202. An evening of jazz Photo Courtesy ot WENDY WEINBERG The second concert in the jazz series at The Theatre at Washington, Va. takes place Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Chuck Redd returns to The Theatre with his pwn quartet.

Church Activities Rev. Pendleton to be honored You are invited to join the Scholarship Committee of the W.B.R.B.A. Ministers and Deacons Union on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Union Baptist Church, Culpeper, Rev. Calvin Lawrence, Pastor, in a tribute to this year’s honoree, Rev. John R. Pendleton, Pastor of Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. In the past four years, the Scholarship Committee has provided nearly $5000 in scholarship funds to area students currently attending colleges and universities. For more information, contact Nan Butler Roberts or Howard Roberts at 3999815 or Lillian Aylor at 987-8064. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Missionary Day set The First Baptist Church will celebrate Missionary Day on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Alfreda Dean and will be accompanied by the Promise Land Youth Choir. A covered dish lunch will be served after the morning service. The pastor Rev. Wendall Grant and congregation invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Services at Mt. Lebanon On Sunday, Oct. 5 Mt. Lebanon will start revival services with “High Attendance Sunday School” at 9:45 a.m. Revival services will begin and continue Sunday through Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Dennis Wiles, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Huntsville. Ala will be bringing the message on Sunday morning and each evening through Wednesday. After the Sunday morning services a covered dish lunch will be served. An ice cream social will follow Wednesday night’s service. All friends, neighbors, and members of Mt. Lebanon are urged to attend these services. Mt. Lebanon is located on the Sperryville Pike north of Boston at Scrabble at the intersection of Route 626. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m, 7:30 p.m. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Sat. or by appt. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., with communion, Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Homecoming Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6r6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer I 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle . are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor invites the public to attend. Leslie Plowman weds Nikolai Daniel Fisken In a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in Second Presbyterian Church, Leslie Catherine Plowman and Nikolai Daniel Fisken exchanged wedding vows. The Rev. James Miller officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Norvell Neal Plowman Jr. are the bride’s parents. Grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Norvell Neal Plowman of Little Rock, Mrs. Howard Dudley Perry of Dallas and the late Mr. Perry and James Webb of Kerrville, Texas. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Fisken of Flint Hill. Grandparents are Mrs. Guy H. Curtis of Great Falls, Va., and the late Mr. Curtis and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Fisken of Milton, Mass. Smilax and' white tulle with hydrangeas and Casablanca lilies covered an arch over the altar, which was lighted by spiral candelabra. Organist Betty Gibson and trumpeter Carl Mason accompanied vocalist Kim Hobby. Mark Mays of Jackson, Miss., read scripture. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a fitted sleeveless gown by Richard Glasgow. The bodice was overlaid with Alencon lace encrusted with beads and iridescents. Four layers of sherry white tulle formed the skirt, which flowed from a drop waist. She carried a European clutch bouquet of g;ardenias and stephanotis tied with sheer white tulle ribbon intertwined with her embroidered christening cap. Matron of honor was Mrs. Jeffrey Wahl Hatfield of Little Rock, sister of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Nikolai Daniel Fisken maid of honor was Melanie Dawn Plowman of Columbus, Ohio, also a sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sara Coates of Seattle; Mrs. Timothy Thompson and Jennifer Hodges, both of Little Rock; Patricia Golitz of Washington and Sheila McLoughlin of New York. Their silk crepe desert blue Vera Wang designs featured cap sleeves, a dropped waistline and a tulip skirt. They carried blue and lavender hydrangeas wrapped in sheer white Swiss organdy ribbon. * Alexei R. Fisken of? Washington served as his brother’s best map. Groomsmen were Kyle Evans of Richmond, Va.; Jason Plowman, brother of the bride, and Tony Karklins, both of Little Rock; Mark Portner of Washington and Stevefi Strawbridge of Philadelphia. ( Ushers were Jeffrey Wah'l Hatfield of Little Rock an$ Andy Sarwal of Columbus. The buffet table at the Country Club of Little Roc|c was centered with a massive garden statuary overflowing with Casablaca lilies, blue hydrangeas, gardenias and roses. Tiny bottles of bubbles anjl individual monogrammed chocolate cake in white boxe's tied with white satin ribbon marked places at guest tables with arrangements thaft included the wedding flowers. First Impressions and strolling violinist John Jarbob provided music. The bride has a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish froih Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She has a juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and will serve as a judicial layv clerk to Pulaski County Chancery Judge Vann Smith; The bridegroom has a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Denison. He is an equity analyst with Stephens Inc. Investment Bank. After a honeymoon in Caneel Bay on St John, U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple will live in Little Rock. ' Anniversary wishes extended to the Normans Wedding anniversary wishes will go out this week to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Norman, who celebrated their day Sunday. The Salem Volunteer Fire Department here on U.S. 522 hosted their annual craft show and jamboree on Saturday and Sunday. The Windmore Foundation for the Arts is having auditions today, Wednesday for two plays “How The Game of Life Is Played” and “Cat and Mouse” at the Culpeper Middle School. The Castleton Volunteer Fire Department has begun their shooting matches for the season to be held each Friday night at 7. Call 937-4110 for By MARIE F. ATKINS , ' 987-8802 . further information. Mr. Mark Halterman joined other family members visiting Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston during the weekend. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will be having a yard sale this Saturday 8 ^.m. until 1 p.m. at their future home site on - Route 29. Their next monthly meeting will be held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Down Salem Way Mr. J.T. Dodson was entertained at Country Cookin in Culpeper on Sunday in observance of his .birthday. Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road were Miss Bonnie Compton and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Dorothy Williamson of Reva Way who passed away at Elder Care ih Charlottesville on Sunday, Sept. 21. The “Ladies Night” of the Jeffersonston Ruritan Club plans to meet here in Boston at Thistle Hill nertt Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins and with Mrs Hawkins and her granddaughter Miss Amanda Sims, dined at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Congratulations to Mrs. Doris King here in Boston who was selected to appear in the Friend and Neighbor column of the local paper. Have something to say about public issues? Get if off your chest. Write a letter to the editor. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING” Rts. 211 & 522 SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Monday Psalm 19 Tuesday Isaiah 28:23-29 Wednesday Exodus 20:1-21 Thursday Exodus 23:1-13 Friday Leviticus 25:35-38 Saturday Deuteronomy 26:1-15 A friendly breeze stirs the leaves of gold and scarlet on this misty October morning. Toward noon, the bright rays of the sun'will tug off coats and sweaters as leaves crackle under foot. That last luscious taste of summer is so tantalizing!) sweet. We have been given a temporary reprieve from the first cold and windy days that will tell of the coming of winter. Weekly worship is much like that October day...a rather brief but special time when Cod's children come together joyfully and thankfully as His love i Hows all around us. It is a time to refresh and lighten our souls as the warmth ! of Cod’s spirit reassures us that He will be with us through each moment of our busy lives and through situations that leave us chilled by worry and despair. \ isit your chosen place of worship this week. Kvperience the warmth of Cod's love. 5v.“X>fc»e*S SrieV.Vtf t'v ” V r ,' e* vofv •V-r» ‘.a;,s:'.rwr 5^". 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Benefit annual yard sale scheduled The annual yard sale at Forest Grove School House on • Route 642 will be held this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be available. If you need further information or would like to rent a table for $10 contact Betty Jenkins at 937-5470. I was very sad to learn of Mr. Edward King’s recent surgery and hospital stay so long after the fact. Mr. King underwent a battery of tests that led to emergency surgery and a three week stay at Fauquier Hospital. He was then moved to Overlook .Nursing Home to convalesce. Unfortunately, he had to spend his 81st birthday in the nospital! In speaking with Mr. King Sunday evening, he reported he still feels very weak and out of breath. His health has deteriorated to the point that he has put his pride and joy 1989 GMC pickup truck that •he bought brand new up for sale. Mr. King says he no longer has the strength to -phift gears. As with anyone who has declining health, he .feels very out-of-touch with the world. I know he would .appreciate your call at 937 By GLENDA GUM .!■■■>—'i- ■-■-■-■ ‘ ” ...'■ 4302 to inquire about his health or his truck...at least he would have “company.” Please keep him in your prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lorraine Culbertson and her family on the recent passing of her father after a lengthy illness. May God comfort you in your time of need. Please be in prayer also for Mrs. Rose Bowey who is fighting a severe ear infection and Mrs. Jean Burner who continues to have problems with her arm and shoulder. I know it is hard for these women who have always been so active to remain idle for long. Happy birthday wishes go out to a whole bunch of folks which includes Graham Hackley, Roger Poe, Levi Atkins, L.J. Davis, and Hazel Gray! We hope your day is extra special. Adults interested in becoming a Girl Scout Leader are encouraged to contact Culpeper Service Unit Leader Sherry Wildman at 937-4875. Training is provided. Our young girls need a positive role model to shape their lives after. The happy memories you help create will last a lifetime. Don’t forget that the Country Kids Playgroup will resume this Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Jeffersonton Community Center. New families are welcome to join. The playgroup is a non-profit group for parents (or caregivers) and children ages infant to 5 years of age which meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. Please call Barbara Verhaalen at 349-3185 for more information. Revival at Amissville Baptist Church will begin Oct. 12 with Dr. Ted Fuson of Culpeper Baptist Church as the guest speaker. The community is always welcome. Nursery will be provided and special music is planned. For more information, call Wanda DeLong at 937-6159. The cooler weather is just a reminder of what is to come. This is a great time to have, your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional chimney sweep. A thorough cleaning should be performed every year to prevent chimney fires. Plan ahead and buy replacement batteries for your smoke alarms. When you set your clocks back before you go to bed on Oct. 25, change the battery in each of your smoke alarms. It is now advisable to put a smoke detector in each room of your home and to make sure your family has an escape plan rehearsed. If you didn’t get to the State Fair in Richmond, try to go next year. We had a funfilled day on Saturday taking in the sights and sounds as we scooted from one exhibit to the next. My hat goes off to everyone who coordinated the event and to all who entered the competitions. Congratulations are extended to the group of volunteers who formulated the Culpeper tourism exhibit which won first place! Please leave your news in the box at the front of Hackley’s Store before noon on Sunday. Sperryville prepares for Fall festival Sperryville merchants will host their annual Fall festival this weekend, Oct. 4 and 5 in .the Village and along U.S. 211. On Saturday, John Jackson will be at Country Home Antiques in the afternoon. There will also be an apple butter boiling at Country Homes. * That Sperryville 'Emporium will feature pony rides for the kids as well as , other children’s entertainment. Throughout the town there ' will be special sales at the . stores, food vendors lining the streets, bake sales, arts and ^crafts booths and many festive activities which are sure to please the entire family. , A three day music festival /will be held at Mountainside .Market on 211 with entertainment sure to please By CATHY PULLEN everyone. No Fall Festival would be complete without pumpkins and apples and an abundance of both can be found at the many fruit stands on U.S. 211. We encourage local residents to support the festival and Fall activities. Mrs. Catherine Brown spent last week with Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner in Gaithersburg, Md. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Saturday guest of her mother Mrs. Brown. Sunday guests in the Brown home were Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Sarah of Centreville and Mrs. Rita Brown and granddaughters Taylor and Brittany Brown of Winchester. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Heather Aylor and Lee Ayers of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. The Sperry ville United Methodist Church will hold worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Monday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark. The Sperry ville United Methodist Church will hold a yard and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 9 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Ms. Margaret Bright on U.S. 211. Crafts will also be available. The church will also be selling hamburgers and hot dogs. Proceeds will benefit the Sunday School Program. Happy birthday to Bryan Clark who celebrated his fifth birthday on Sept. 28. Sunday afternoon and evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fox and Alexandra of Stanley. Garden Club members enjoy arboretum visit By HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The members of the Rappahannock County Garden Club had a beautiful September day to visit the 1 arboretum and gardens of Dr. and Mrs. David Snyder in Rixeyville. Program Chairman Maggie Bracewell led the group through the estate and identified many of the unusual trees and plants they saw. The house sits atop a hill and is surrounded by many gardens, including a water garden and pond with water cascading into it over a rock waterfall. Methodist women met !! The United Methodist Women met for their .September meeting with Louise McCulloch. Those pre! Sent were Mary Frances | Bywaters, Mabel Lillard, vCandy Lamma, Thelma ’ Crane, Gaynelle Russell, Artis East, Alice Pullen, Mary Curtis and Barbara Jenkins. • Barbara Gentry and Polly ; Payne have returned to their ; respective homes after spendi ing a week visiting with Mrs. George Lappens in Twining, Mich, and Mrs. Jack Hopkins Jn Flint, Mich. • Odie and Madeline Herndon of Manassas were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. • Mark Graves, Edith Graves, Lois Duncan and Ueanetta Pullen were Sunday ^visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. •! Clarice Lillard of Ashbum spent a few days this week ByPOLLYAYLOR 987-8136 with Mary Hickerson. Also visiting were Pete Lillard and Madeline Herndon. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 11:15 a.m. with communion. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mary Hickerson attended the wedding of Ray Hickerson and. Evelyn Hickerson at the Assembly of God Church in Front Royal on Saturday. Mrs. Rappahannock sought * Applications are now being accepted for the title of Mrs. Rappahannock County International, an official preliminary to the Mrs. Virginia international Pageant, which {is to be presented at the •Roanoke Civic Center ^Auditorium on May 30 and 31, ;1998. !• The woman chosen as Mrs. Rappahannock County will {become an ambassador from *the Rappahannock County area and will receive an official title and sash. The woman chosen as Mrs. Virginia International will receive a prize package valued in excess of $10,000. Competitions will include interview, aerobic wear and evening gown. There is no swimsuit competition. Married women living in the Rappahannock County area interested in applying should call (540)977-2314. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, 675-3338 The distant vistas offered frequent surprises as breaks in the plantings opened up the view. The garden visit was preceded by a business meeting at the Rappahannock County Library. Hostesses Helen Fairfax. Beth DeBergh, and Betty Wood provided refreshments for the club before the business meeting. President Betty Wood conducted the meeting where plans for the annual “Greens Workshop” and the sale of Christmas wreaths and other Christmas decorations were discussed. Each year some of the funds from the sale of Christmas Greens are used to send two Rappahannock County teenagers to the Nature Camp operated by the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs in Vesuvious, Va. Other business included the adoption of a budget for the year as presented by Club Treasurer DeEtte Axelson. tU CAMELEER Visit out expanded shop filled with New Zealand Maori Carvings and Australian Aboriginal Handcraft. 104- E. Davis Street * Downtown Cul|>e|>er Mon.-Saf. K) a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun. 12:20-4:20 |>.m. • 540-?25-?072 P®1 ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Re 29 South, Culpeper ABERDEEN 825-1037 Wednesday Night Prime Rib j Ihursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, (t>1 A Ar , Potato &. Onion Rings Upcoming Events Sperryville festival this weekend The Sperryville Business Council merchants are hosting their annual Fall festival this weekend, Oct. 4 and 5. Many activities are planned throughout the town, which include children’s entertainment, apple butter boiling, John Jackson at Country Home Antiques, a music fest at Mountainside Market, special sales and many fun events for the entire family. The festival will be held rain or shine. For information call 987-8235. Berry-Clark family reunion set The family reunion of James Adrian and Bertha Ellen Clark Berry will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 at Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211 near Washington. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Family and friends are invited. Please bring a covered dish and join us. Auction scheduled The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold an auction on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. For pickup of items call Paul at 937-4934, J.B. at 937-4218 or Jack at 937-5282. Yard, bake sale at RCHS The Rappahannock Band Boosters will have a yard sale and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Rappahannock County High School. Any items or donations will be greatly appreciated. Call Cecile Scott at 727-0539, Dave or Grace Gillis at 987-8817 or John Wiese at 937-9909 for more information. Benefit yard sale set A fall yard sale will be held at the old Forest Grove School House in Viewtown on Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a large variety of items available including household items, toys, and baseball cards. Also, hot dogs, drinks, and baked goods will be sold by Forest Grove Baptist Church. Music festival scheduled The second annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held on the stage in the lot next to Mountainside Market in Sperryville on Oct. 3, 4 and 5. The concert and parking is free. Friday night’s performance will begin at 7 p.m. and will include four different groups with the last band promising to deliver good dance tunes! The concert will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information on performers is available from producer, Brian Ross at home, 987-1010 or Mountainside Market at 987-9100. Education group to meet Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the First Thursday Education Support Group meeting has been changed from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday, Oct. 7. The meeting will be held at the Rappahannock Extension Office at 7 p.m. Paul Aiscolla, candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, will address the meeting on the future of education and the upcoming election. Incumbent Delegate Jay Katzen, has also been invited to attend. For information or to add agenda items contact Susan J. McCarthy at 675-1101. Potluck dinner scheduled The Mother’s Coop and children’s playgroup will host their annual Fall potluck dinner at the Rappahannock Park on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Families and friends welcome and encouraged. Please bring a covered dish and beverage. For information call Brenda Van Ness at 987-9527 or Mindy Alexander at 987-3125. St. Peter's invitation St. Peter’s Catholic Mission invites everyone to join in participating in Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pro-lifers, Christians, and their clergy will line a major road in Manassas, all silently praying and holding uniform pro-life signs. Life Chain is a lawful gathering of pro-lifers in over 100 cities across the U.S. for hearts to be changed and lives saved. Won’t you join St. Peter’s in this peaceful and prayerful witness against abortion? Car pooling to Manassas starts at 1:30 p.m. in St. Peter’s parking lot. 4-H Achievement Night set The Rappahannock 4-H Achievement Night program will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria on Friday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. starting with a pot luck dinner. The 4-H Achievement program recognizes 4-Her’s for their accomplishments throughout the past year. If you are a person with a disability and desire any Asciolla devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, two weeks prior to the event. Support group to meet The Blue Ridge Brain Injury Support group will meet at a member’s home in Culpeper from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Sharyn Nicholson from Rappahannock Healing Arts will be the speaker. For information, transportation, directions or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Healing Arts activities Weekly life enrichment series will continue Oct. 9 with Learn Simple Herbal Remedies to help prevent winter colds and flue by Kathleen Maier, PA, AGH from 7 to 9 p.m. A workshop, The Sacredness of Touch will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Sharyn Nicholson and Karen Loving. Yoga classes underway on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30. Lilo Foster is the instructor, call 675-3584 for info. Sharyn Nicholson and experienced practitioners will offer short, gentle therapeutic sessions for kids, the first Tuesday of every month, beginning Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. All events will be held at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center and information may be obtained by 987-7204. Ragged Mountain activities Oct. 11, hike to Headwater of the Rappahannock River with Ragged Mountain Resource Center, meet at Mountainside Market at 9 a.m., return by mid-afternoon. Oct. 12, “From the Blue Ridge to the Bay — Everything Connects with Water” benefit concert for Water Education programs in Rappahannock at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville from 2 p.m. until dark. On Oct. 16, Full moon hike of Old Rag Mountain and on Oct. 18 Rappahannock Water Monitoring Network meeting at the Extension Office from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Oct. 24, slide show/discussion on Pfiesteria piscicida microbe with Richard Lacouture at the Rappahannock Library at 7 p.m. For information call 987-3366. Playgroup to resume Country Kids Playgroup will resume on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the JefTersonton Community Center. New families are welcome to join. The playgroup is a non profit group for parents or caregivers and children ages infant to five. It meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Toys are provided. Crafts and activities are planned. Optional field trips are also planned. Minimum dues are collected to defray cost of rent. Call Barbara Verhaalen of Amissville at 349-3185 for more information or directions.

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Wanted Land acreage, all or portions, subdivisions in any stage of development, contact Mr. Foster after 7PM at 804358-0244 or write: 4201 Harwin Place #1007, Glen Allen, VA 23060 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. ADOPT A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical & legal expenses. Please call Tamar & David at our home at 1-800-953-1226. Childless Couple seeks to adopt infant. Much love/happiness to share. Big family gatherings, lots of cousins. Medical/legal paid. Call: Bill or Wendy at home. 1800-304-3556. Loving childless couple wishes to Adopt a infant. Willing to pay legal and Medical expences. Call Lynn and Micheal Collect 703-319-0402. Auctions Absolute Auction Machine Shop Equipment. Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. 2522-D Hermitage Rd, Richmond, 10-Mills, 17lathes, doAII bandsaws, shears, grinders, hone, plasma cutter & much more. For brochure, MACI Auctioneers Int'l. 804-355-2100. Computer Auction October 5, 12:00 PM, Best Western Westpark Hotel, Williamsburg, Va. Over 400 Items. Terms: Cash, check & charge. 10% buyer's premium. Auctioneer: Bob Marr, VL#1531. (804) 7486998 or www.ashmor.com Fishervile antiques expo (21st) - 400+dealers, Expoland, 1-64, exit 91 near Waynesboro, Oct. 11-12, (9-5) adm. $3. Early entry Oct. 10th (10-5) adm. $10. Manassas Oct. 24 & 25. 804846-7452. 29 Auctions Absolute Auction, October 25, 11:00 a.m. Sale 1:659+/- ac., Bedford Co., VA offered in 8 tracts, then grouped. Buffalo Creek Sporting Club facility with 5-stand deck, lodge/home, bams. Several sporting clay trails, stream, trout pond, beautiful building sites. Tract 6: Brick ranch with bams. Sale 2: 257+A acres, Campbell Co, VA offered in 6 tracts, then grouped. Moon mansion, mountain views, prime building sites, some timber. Personal Property: Sold separately. Includes John Deere tractor/loader/auger and other implements; Allis Chalmers motor grader; Cat front end loader, Ford dump truck, clay targets and throwers, rugs, antiques and much more. See web at: www.woltz.com Color Brochure, call jonna McGraw, (800) 5513588. Woltz & Associates, Brokers & Auctioneers VA#321. Public Auction The MosbyQenter 43112 JohtiMdSbv Hwv. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We buy or sel complete or partial estales Wei ateo buy used furniture and household items. Pba|D a/aiafcte. CansgrmnsWetcme FCTMorek-fcmnaHonCall (703) 327-4004 E-mal: mosby@enols.oom Calvin Neal, VAAR #2084 LW. 'Scoop' Magirriss, VAAR #1309 Dir: From Chantilly, take Rt. 50 3.5 mites W of Rt. 28 (SJy Rd.). From Gilberts Comer (Rts. 15 & 50). 7 miles E on Rt. 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery). Terms: Cash. Check, MOST Debit Cards. Visa. MC. Discover. Armncemerts day at sale take precedence over printed material. Boats & Accessories 1992 Sea Doo XP: with trailer, cover and life jackets. New ignition module, new trailer tires and lights, runs great. Must sell. A steel at $2,500. Call (540)3498230. 32 Business Opportunities Be A Paralegal! Train now! Be part of one of today's fastest growing careers. Accredited attorney instructed diploma/degreed home study programs. Free catalog. 800-476-3316 ext. 13 Qrt Business Ofe Opportunities Attention! I am overwhelmed with leads! Need help! Earn $5$10k/month P/T. Fantastic support! No selling! Not MLM! Learn tax reduction & asset protection strategies! Fantastic support and leads. 24 hours 1-800-995-0796 ext. 8448. 32 Business Opportunities Business is boomingl Overwhelmed with leads! Earn $8k-$20k per month P/T! Fantastic educational system! No selling. No MLM. 2 min message. 1-800-9950796, ext 5460 Established 1978 ‘Oil Business* We make the best racing oil in the U.S. & for your family car! Manage commercial, retail Accts. Min. Cash investment $19,500. 888 Auctions Estate Auction Sunday, Oct 5 12:00 Noon (Preview Saturday, Oct 4,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) To be held at Culpeper Auction Center The estate of Ruth R. McDonald from Remington, VA, has been moved to Culpeper Auction Center. This estate consists of farm-related items (riding mower, 2-wheel tractor, plows, tools, etc.); antiques; collectibles; glassware; jewelry; and numerous, unusual items from our monthly antique & collectibles auction. Call for a fax or info. (540) 825-9045 Culpeper Auction Center vaf #255 12282 Spenyville Pike (Rt 522N) Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-9045 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, October 4,1997 10 a.m. rain or shine - Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises, approx. 2 miles South of Culpeper, Virginia on Rt. 29 Selling Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Cars, Trucks & All Kinds Mi sc. Merchandise Him your merchandise into cash! No nonworking appliances or worn out tires! Featuring low commissions & no buyer's fee. Terms: Cash Lunch Available COL. TOM W. REESE ( HRTlmil) A l ctiosher moooj 1 1205 S. M U.\ ST. Cl l J’HPI k, lit 22701 540-N25-2X0U American Family Homes We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Oumer’s Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $60s to mid $ 100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA *SI\ Business W& Opportunities Local candy Route. 30 vending machines. Earn approximately $800/day, all for $9,995. Call 1-800-998-VEND. MultiVend, Inc. No suit! No commute! Earn $2500+per week. Home-based, Not MLM! Training/Support provided. 24 hour message. 1800-322-6169 ext. 4948. Start your own business with USBORNE BOOKS minimal investment set your own hours, commission, plus bonuses, discounts and incentives. For information, call 703-250-0831. 42 Furniture Appliances Wicker headboard (or double bed. Teal green. Excellent condition. $60.00. Phone mornings and evenings. (540)547-9955. Multi-family yard sale. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 mile east of Sperryville, U.S. 211. Bargains galore. 8 a m. to 12 noon. Multi- Family Yard Sale: Route 622, Rock Mills Road, Saturday, October 4, Sam until. 44 Giveaways Darling male kittens. Fluffy beige or grey. 540347-9182 English Setter black and white fours years old. Great family pet. 703-830-1104 Free to good home ASAP. Black and white short hair, 1 yr. old male. Good with kid's and other animals great and small. Call (304) 7280376. Free to good home ASAP. Black and white long hair neutered male, 5 yrs. old. Good with kids, dogs, cats and other creatures. Call (304)728-0376. Free to good home ASAP. Charcoal grey female, spayed, declawed front paws, 2 yrs. old. Good with kid’s, cats, dogs and other creatures great and small. Very affectionate. Call (304) 728-0376. Free To Good Home Of cat lovers only: 8 years old White Female spayed Calico cat. All shots. Answers to the name of Cali, great with kids, wonderful temperament and disposition, well trained, listens well. Call after 5pm (703)8152561. Giveaway: large, commercial drink cooler and metal rack for storage. Yours if you haul. Call: (540)364-2940. EA Livestock *J"I For Sale Bot Season Special: Zimecterin® gift, free with purchase, while supplies last. For the Most complete bot & parasite control available- Zimecterin with ivermectin- the Advanced Technology Dewormer. Stop in todayHorse- N-Hound, for Quality Horse Care Products. Miscellaneous For Sale Amana Air conditioner8600 BTU/ HR. Like new, $300. Call 703391-9128. Cookware. Fantaatlc product! Fry chicken with no oil! Lose weight! 17 pieces! 7-ply surgical stainless steel! Dinner party price $1497.00 now $395.00 life time warranty! $127.00 bonus! 1-800-434-4628! Farm/Commercial steel buildings! Factory liquidation!! Canceled & fall closeout buildings. 25’X24’, 30X44', 40X54’, 45X80’, 51X100, 55’X250". Free delivery, financing available. Must liquidate! Huge savings! 20 yr warranty. 1-800-211-9594. For Sale: Whirlpool wall oven, dishwasher, range top, double sink. Excellent condition. 540-9877231. Pressure Cleaners Factory direct sale! 2800 PSI $599, 3500 PSI $779, 4000 PSI $889, 4500 PSI $1449. Lowest prices guaranteed!!! Free catalog! 888-8677729. 24 hours. Pressure Cleaners: Honda 2800-PSI $729; 3500-PSI $799; 4000 PSI $899; 4200-PSI $949. Warranty. Free catalog. Call toll free 24 hours: 1-800-886-6486. Privacy Hedge-Lealand Cypress (Evergreen) fast growing complete privacy. Fall liquidation 2 1/2-3 ft. Regularly $29.95. Now only $9.95 - Gtd. & free delivery - 1800-908-0496. Sawmill *3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams, Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere. Free information. Norwood Sawmills, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, Amherst, NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Steel buildings, never put up! Public liquidation! 40X30 was $5990 now $3980; 50X80X18 was $16,770 now $8960. Other sizes available! DAVE: 1-800-292-0111 . Steel buildings, new, engineered; 40x60x12 was $15,500, balance $8,990; 50x100x16 was $26,200, balance $17,931; 60x150x16 was $62,500, balance $29,990. 1 -800-4065126. Produce ■" >. TTf T *■» V \ g U f Pick Your Own Apples APP*es - ^ Apples.’ Stayman, York, Granny Smith, Ida Red, VA Winesap, Red & Yellow Vebdous^ Pumpkins & Fresh Apple Oder 331b. Same as last year! Bring containers! Quantity Discounts Every Day! 10% off 100 to 199 lbs. 20% off 200 lbs. and up Grapes (for juice and jelly) and Damson Plums Moormont Orchards Rapidan, VA • 1-800-572-2262 Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Rappahannock News 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Wolff Tanning Bads. Tan at Home. Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today! 1-800-711 -01 fa 57 Miscellaneous Wanted Wanted: Boxwood Cuttings. Proper trimming of boxwood is essential. We trim every 2 or 3 years. We pay top price for the cuttings. Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA. 22942. Phone: 540-8322175. Fax: 540-8322242. b Pet Supplies Sales & Service All new happy jack liquvict 2X combines safety, efficacy & convenience for Monthly prevention of internal parasites in dogs. Available at Southern States. Boxer Pups: White. $125. AKC registered Fawns. $400. 9 weeks Old. 540-547-2748. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage “Action Cash** Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners * No Equity Programs Lowest Prices * No Lip Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc. * Call Nelson * 1-800-254-9506. 1ST A 2ND Mortgages fast. Any credit rating. No upfront fees. East payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0605 or 1-800-269-1311 Cross-' tate Mortgage. Cash Nowl We buy installment payments including: Structured settlements, lotteries, annuities, worker's compensation and other deferred payments for free quote call: Legal Funding Corporation 1-800386-3382. Cash Nowl I We purchase mortgages, annuities, and business notes. Since 1984 highest prices paid. Free estimates, prompt professional service. Colonial Financial. 1800-969-1200 ext. 52 Debt Consolidation FREE. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-600-955-0412. Dsbt Consolidation FREE. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800-955-0412. Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. Business. Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080. Loans: Business, personal, consolidation and credit repair. Toll free call 1-800-457-1788 ext. 402. Tifton Consulting. Money Problems? We can help. Loan available $3,000 & up. Must be employed full-time. Call now 1-888-422-1555 ext. 404. Own your own apparel, shoe, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1.00 store. Includes inventory, fixtures, buying trip, training. Minimum investment $17,900.00 call Dan at Liberty fashions. (501) 327-8031. Refinance & Save $100s each month. With todays rates. Consolidate debt, improve your home or get needed cash with Fairbank Mortgage. 24-hour pre-approvals, quick closings, competitive rates. Custom programs for every need, good & problem credit, no-income verification, self-employed, bankruptcy, 125% equity financing. We bend over backwards to approve your loan Fairbank Mortgage. 1 -800-346-Loan ext. 562 VA Lie. ML251 “Cash” Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1-888231-5375 68 Services Healthcare DEPENDS, WINGS, Adult diapers at wholesale prices delivered to your home. MEDICAID recipients may be eligible to get these products FREE! HomeCare dellvered 1-800-565-5644. DIABETIC? Are you still paying for supplies? Why? For information on how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1-800-6785733. _ _ Services CQ Home Vv Improvement EARLYS CARPET, INC. Rt. 211. 1 mile west of Post Office Anxssville, VA 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Antiques & Classics Street Rod 1923 Ford Roadster: 427 engine, full turbo, 400 transmission, true roller chain and cam, closed chamber heads, Wieand tunnel ram, 2 Holley 600 race carborators. $8000 Frank (540)364-4238. Volk#wagon 1969 Beetle, needs restoration, drive it home, dark blue, $1,200/ best offer. (703)777-6331. 1968 Ford Mustang GT, 302 V-8, red with black vinyl top. Partially restored. $3000/ best offer. 703-713-5933. 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS turbo, 125K miles, $3000/ best offer. 540349-9042, 1991 Esgle Summit, manual transmission, red, hatchback, 120K, Excellent condition, great commuter car. $1,700. 540-722-9379.. Acura Integra LS1992: meticulous car enthusiast must sell due to family growth. Loaded, milano red, 123k miles. NADA $7,500. Asking $7,150. Call between 6pm-9pm. (703)4067630. Bulck 1982 Riviera, in immaculate condition, mid-night blue, light gray vinyl Landau root, spoke wheel covers, $2,900 703-620-0894. Cherokee 1994 Limited: white, V-8, Loaded, 49k miles. Excellent condition. $19,900. 540349-1999. Cutlass 1989 Ciera, Sedan, A/C, Am/ Fm, Cassette, Frontwheel drive, very dean!! $2195 540351-1063. Donats your car. Jewish Heritage for the blind. Tax deductible. Free towing, free phone card to donors w/ad#1285. 1800-Donate. rora iwu rroDe: v-6,5 speed, loaded, needs minor work, $2,700/ best offer or trade for compact car or truck. Call after 6pm 540-3474997. Ford 1993 Escort Wagon. Great condition. Auto, A/C, 68k miles, $5600/ best offer. 540439-9237. Ford 1993 Probe. Teal, 5 speed, full power, aircondition, cruise, keyless entry, am/fm cassette, 80K miles. One owner. $5,500/ obo. 703-7240541. Ford Taurus 1988 station wagon: V-6. full power, 1 owner, runs great, AM/FM cassette, 3rd seat, 89K, $2250. 703-803-3257. Ford Taurus 1998, 4door sedan, LX, 4-speed automatic, tilt, AC. aluminim wheels, anti-lock disc brakes, sunroof, loaded, white/ grey interior. 47,265 miles, $14,700. Debbie 540349-2878. Gao 1993 Metro, 4 door hatchback, 5 speed, A/C, stereo, new inspection, 42+ mpg. Asking $2,950. Call 540-8696361. Jaap 1995 Wrangler Rio Grande: soft top, 5 speed, am/ fm cassette, excellent condition, 38K, $11,200/ or best offer. (540)722-5016. Jeep Wrangler ‘95, 6 cylinder, 14,000 miles, 1 owner, factory warranty, extras. $15,700. 540338-2334. Lincoln 1981 Mark VI Continental, 4-door, white, red leather, loaded, excellent condition. Must see to believel! $3250. 98 VA Inspection. 703-455-2279. Mustang GT 1995: red, 5.0, leather, al power, 460 sound system, new front tires, rear spoiler. 50,000 highway miles. 15,000 miles left on extended warranty. $13,500. Call: (540)882-4715. Nissan 1977 280Z: 1 owner, restored show car, runs great, 20 years of service records, 150k, auto, air, $2200. 540882-3305. Nissan 1988 Maxima. immaculate condition inside and out. Superb mechanical condition, automatic, a/c, loaded. All power options. Moonroof. 800-4065492. Nissan Ssntra 1994: only 19,000 miles. Loaded with options. Very good condition. Best oner / negotiable. (703)250-2703. Olds 1986 Calais Supreme. Power everything. Air-condition, auto, am/fm cassette, new tires, new rotors, new brakes. Looks & runs great. $2500/ obo. 703779-2028. Oldsmoblls 1963: Eight Passenger Station Wagon: $950. Ask for Jeff (540)338-2033. Pontiac 1984 Red Fiero, automatic, tape deck, sunroof, etc. Only 34,000 miles. $2500/ OBO. 703-777-6698. Seized Cars from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Your area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 for current listings. Suzuki 1998 Katana 600, Black/ Purple with designs, Includes 2 AGV helmets, 33k miles. Must SeH. $5000 Call John 703-378-2012. Toyota 1991 MR2 Red Turbo, 5 speed, T-Tops, AM/FM/Cassene, Alarm, A/C, Power windows, locks, Ad-lock brake. $8,500. John at 703378-2012. Toyota 1984 Carolla LE: Silver/ Grey, 4 door, automatic, air, power steering, remote mirrors, rear defrost, 114K. $1,200. (540)347-1526. 85 Thicks Chevy, 1984, Scotsdale truck. 77K original miles. 3/4 ton, 2 hitches. Call 540-347-4593. CJ-7, 1988, 4wd, 4 speed, 6 cylinder, less than 90,000 miles. $3800/ obo. Call 304725-8098 ask for Melinda. GMC 1994 4x4 XCab Pick-up SLE: 51K miles, 350 V-8, 5 speed, bedliner, Maroon and Silver, $16,350. Call (703)7138530. Nissan 1995 King Cab pickup: cherry red, $12,500 or best offer. Day (703)993-2596 or Eve (703)426-0645. 1988 Ford E-150 XL, 4.9 litre straight 6-cylinder, rebuilt transmission, high interstate miles, A/C, runs great. $1750/ best offer. 540-3410017. Toyota 1987 Van: LE, dual A/C, AM/ FM cassette, cruise, 160k miles, good condition. $2900/ OBO. 703-266-1773. Legal Notices Employment $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical; other insurance available. 1-000-288-6311. Ind. Rep. ** Gov’t. Postal Jobs ** Now Hiring $13.75/hr. For info/application 818-506-5354 x 8267 ADMIN. ASSIST. Word and Excel a must. 55+ wpm. Temp-to-hire. ABC Staffing (888) 369-7448 39 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts tor cars and trucks Some new pans Motors, trasmissions and parts Installed (it purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running can and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon -Sat. 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229. 3 mies past Culpeper High School 82S-2571 Funding for Underserved Populations and Tobacco Use Control The Virginia Department of Health is soliciting proposals to award contracts in amounts up to $30,000 to communitybased, not-for-profit organizations in Virginia interested in conducting policy intervention programs to reduce smoking prevalence and initiation among the underserved populations in Northern Virginia. For the purpose of this Request For Proposals (RFP) Northern Virginia is defined as the following counties and any incorporated municipalities within them, including Alexandria (city)- Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Warren, Clarke, and Frederick. The Request for Proposals (RFP) which details the statement of need and further information are available from Stephanie Watson, Tobacco Use Control Programs, PO Box 2448, Room 104, Richmond, VA 23218. Phone (804)692-0002. These contracts are funded by the National Cancer Institute ASSIST (American Stop Smoking Intervention Study for Cancer Prevention) contract. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE RFP IS NOVEMBER 7,1997, 3:00 PM. 10-1-97 #70436 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, November. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: Se #97-09-01 Application by C. E. Lynn Estate to divide property for non-residential use such that Wakefield Country Day School will be separated from property of the Lynn Estate. School property to be 6.1225 acres, balance of Lynn property to be approximately 5.5 acres. Use allowed under Section 170-37 of the Rappahannock County Code. Tax Map 5, Parcel B, Zone “A”, Agricultural. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 519 Washington, Va 22747-022 in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 10-1,8-97 #70422 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amonded, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU # 97-09-02 Application by Monroe & Crocker, PC. to locate a professional office in the old Huntly Post Office. Tax Map 5. Parcel 3A, Zoned “A', Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 170-36E, Additional Standards in Section l 170-66E. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, If any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, do P. O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Director 10-1,10-8-97 #70117 Assemble Arts, Crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1 -800632-8007. Auto mechanic-experience rebuilding transmissions. Located in Hanover County, Va. Call Vernon: 1-800-7300001 or fax: 1-804-7306574. Drive to Ownll Class A/CDL. $0. down/80 cents all miles. Avg. 10,000+miles/month. Company drivers: Newer equipment. Competitive pay/benefits. New Apple Lines 800-843-8308. 800-843-3384. DRIVER CDL- A and B needed for state and private jobs. Full-time and part-time. Great pay. (888) 369-7448. Driver OTR Covenant Transport. It’s not what you make CRM. It's what you bring home. Family security full benefits top pay/miles. Experienced drivers and O/O teams call 1-888-MORE-PAY or 1-800-441-4394. Graduate students 1-800-338-6428. DRIVERS DUMP TRUCK Local company. Good pay, health benefits, 401K . Year round work. CDL Req’d. Contact Rob or Al: 703-335-2255 EOE Drivers-OTR advance your flatbed career with A.D.S.! Phone applications approved in two hours! $1,000 sign-on bonus and morel Call today! 1-800-646-3438 Ext. 1015. TELEPHONE RESEARCH/ PURCHASING We are brokers and dealers in corporate jet aircraft dealing in the international marketplace. We are searching for a bright, capable person to assist us in gathering market intelligence, obtaining listings, and purchasing aircraft. If you are willing to work hard and to learn, we offer a competitive compensation package and a great working environment. Send resume including salary history to: Corporate Jet Sales P.O. Box 245 Middleburg, VA 20118 W»W' AMERICA’S CABINETMAKER * Merillat in partnership with AccuStaff Incorporated is in need of several Assembly Workers to work 2nd shift. These are long term positions with strong temp to hire probability, based on performance and attendance. Merillat offers an excellent benefits package to include: Four day work week Health Insurance Paid Holidays Retirement Plan You must have a stable work history, excellent references, and reliable transportation to qualify for these positions. Please Call: AccuStaff Incorporated 540-829-7992 e.o.e. Airline THE JETS ARE HERE OPEN HOUSE RECRUITMENT SESSION Oct. S (Wednesday) at 7.00pm SHARP! We are looking for Full & Part Time Ramp Agents & Customer Service Agents for our Hub Operations at Dulles International Airport. Starting salary $7.50 per hour Benefits working at ACA: * Excellent travel benefits * Medical, Dental, 40IK * Incentive bonus plan * Advancement opportunities Requirements: * Valid Drivers License * At least 18 yrs old ’ Available to work shift hours Become part of a leading regional airline. Apply at Headquarters, 515A Shaw Road, Dulles VA. 20166. Take Rt 28N to Sterling Bh/d. take 1st rt. on to Shaw Rd. Bldg, on _ rt. side. Park in back of bldg._ ASSISTANT OPERATING ENGINEER Premisys Real Estate Services. Inc. Is accepting resumes for an assistant operating engineer for a 1.2 million sq. ft. multiuse property located 4 miles east of Leesburg. VA. Candidate should have 4 years experience In commercial facility maintenance, experienced with boilers, chillers and all pumps and support equipment necessary for efficient plant operation. Refrigeration experience necessary and a CFC license would be helpful. Candidate will be Interfacing with the public on a daily basis, must be neat and well spoken. Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends. Please Pax resumes to 703-724-6261. attention Tony Roberts. •*AA*+**fiA**A+AAkAAAAkAkAAA? AAcAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA* > COME AND OUT Accustaff Incorporated a3 • )• )• 3)► We are looking for dependable people in the following positions: j , Word Processing Clerical w/ Microsoft Office Exp. Warehouse Construction Labor Production Truss Fabrication C.D.L.. Drivers Class A&Bw/ Forklift/Picker Exp. Loading/Unloading Doors & Windows 1st and 2nd Shifts Available We Offer Competitive Wagea With Excellent Benettta. For more Information call 540-829-7982 EOE/ADA 3 h 3 ► 3 ► 3 ► 3 ► 3 ► 3 '■ 33» 3 ► 3» 3 ► 3 ► » Drivers needed! No experience necessary. Eam $600 per week plus benefits. Assistance in obtaining your CDL with lodging included. Call 1 -800-467-3806 Drivers. Look! TSL is now hiring here-North sectional and OTR! Up to .32/mile start, with per diem pay too! TSL 1-800-527-9568. www.transstates.com. EOE. Drivers...Swift Transportation. Now hiring drivers! Excellent pay and benefits, consistent miles, rider programs, home often, retention incentive, recent driving ' school graduates welcome. 1-800-347-4698. Drivers/Regional opportunities. A specialized carrier is hiring qualified drivers for a NorthEast Regional operation. Guaranteed minimum pay package, excellent health and retirement benefits, operating late model equipment. Must have: 1-yr. TIT and Class “K CDL w/Hazmat. EOE. Call 24 hoursday/7 days-week. 1-800568-1851. Grouter/Driller ..Helpers Needed Will train. Mechanical knowledge a plus. Good hours, good pay & excellent benefits. No Va Drilling 703-361-6859 HHA/CNAS Needed for our Saluda location To apply, please call our Brookside office at: (804) 758-0900. Pre-employment drug screening required. EOE LANDSCAPING General laborers and landscapers needed for city jobs. Exp. with commercial mowers a plus. (888) 369-7448 M.S. Carriers-the most respected drivers in the business! Home every 610 days. Great insurance plan, 401K assigned equipment, toll cards and more. CDL-a w/6 months. OTR experience. No experience? Ask about M.S. Carriers Professional Drivers Training Academy 800-231-5209 EOE. NURSE Busy family physician needs office nurse for considerable Biomedicine duties plus Mind Body Medicine education. Must be RN, meditator, and familiar with Mind Body Medicine principles. Knowledge of Ayurveda helpful. Fax resume to 703-7770045. PLUMBER New construction. Service work a plus. Excellent pay/benefits. Seif motivated individuals needed. 540-687-5232 or fax 540-687-5342 RECEPTIONIST PLUS Needed to start as soon as possible. Full time, Monday-Friday. Benefits. Warrenton location. Contact Patti: 540*347*0633 Restaurant WAIT STAFF positions available for fine dining with Prince Michel Restaurant. Please call Wednesday through Sunday. 540-547-9720 Restaurant WAIT STAFF Must have fine dining experience. Apply in person to Stephen @ Bleu Rock Inn, Sperryville 540-987*3190 SALES T elecommunications firm looking for sales reps for sales of long distance programs to their established customer base. Training base and commissions. Please call (540)955-1940 or fax (540) 955-1888. Take home more . be home more. Out seven days, home two. Out 10 days, home three. Eastern and National Fleets. Three year drivers can earn 31-35 cents, we’ll show you how, 48753' van or flatbed, full benefits and Qualcomm. Students are welcome. Call 1-800-467-6345. Roehl Transport. TECHNICIANS Rapidly growing telecommunications company looking for experienced PBX technicians. Experienced with Mitel, Comdial or Hitachi required and preferably certified. , Guaranteed 40 hours, complete benefits and profit sharing. Please call (540) 9551940 or fax resume to (540)955-1888. WAREHOUSE/ * SHIPPING/ RECEIVING Dominion Saddlery in Chantilly, VA is looking for an energetic, honest hard working individual to assist with general shipping, receiving, and stocking duties; experience helpful but not necessary. Good hours and salary. Call 703-3274423 or come in to apply at 43717 John Mosby Hwy. Ask for Jim ”""~Yoo""Lat e to "" Classify Canoe: Coleman 16 foot, one year old. Used 5 times - $295.00. 703-779-8589. Firebird, Formula: loaded, immaculate. Must sell. Priced under NADA $12,000. (703)779-8589. Firebird, Formula: loaded, immaculate. Must sell. Priced under NADA $12,000. (703)779-8589. Found: Aldle Area: Jack Russell. 703-759-7216 between 8am- 4pm. 540-5393267 Cell phone between 4-5:30pm. Beth, 540-868-1272. Giveaway: 2 male dogs. Free to good home. 3 year old German Shepherd and Husky Shepherd mix. Need room to run. Must stay tooether. 444-3654. Giveaway: Assorted Clothes- all sizes, shapes and colors, also: cherry tomatoes. (5401439-2734. Live- Out Nanny Wanted: seeking experienced person to watch my two children MondayFriday in our Amissville home. Call Heather (540)937-5950 or (703)802-0093, Extension 221. Muskrat Haven Farm Pick your awn *Apples *Red Raspberries * Pumpkins OPEN 7 days /week 9-6pm 540-9375191 Loetlod 15 ml west of Wamnton on Rt 211 Old Viennese grandfather clock, brass face/ weights, light wood, keeps perfecl time, mellow chimes/ hour and 1/2 hour. $995. 540-675-3122. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK Northern Virginia Publisher is seeking a full time accounts payable clerk. Duties include A/P coding, processing invoices, processing payments, clerical duties and data entry. Computer experience a must. A/P experience helpful. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Fax cover letter, resume, salary history and salary requirements to 703-4359754. Restaurant MRS. COXE S TAVERN NOW HIRING Waitstaff - FT/PT All Shifts Bartender - FT P.M. Line Cook - P.M. Call (540) 6751900 for an appointment Wednesday, October 1, 1997 B5 Menus RCES Monday, Oct. 6: Breakfast: bagle/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 7: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Oct. 8: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk,; toast, juice and milk. • Thursday, Oct. 9: breakfast; pizza or cereal/milk, toast* juice and milk. Friday, Oct. 10: french toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Oct. 6: Lunch: sausage pizza, pop-tart, buttered com, fresh orange wedge and chilled mixed fruit. \ Tuesday, Oct. 7: cheese-^ burger on bun, chololeana' cake, potato rounds, tomato, lettuce, pickle and french fries. Wednesday, Oct. 8: barbecue chicken, hot biscuit/butter parsley potatoes, baked apples and chilled pears. ; Thursday, Oct. 9: lasagne,' garlic bread, fresh veggies/dip, com on the cob and fruit cocktail. Friday, Oct. 10: beans and franks, biscuit and nacho’s/cheese, french fries, macaroni salad and apple crisp. RCHS Monday, Oct. 6: steak nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, garden fresh peas and chilled peaches or tuna salad and onion rings or chicken patty. Tuesday, Oct. 7: chili con came, vegetable sticks, apple cobbler and bread sticks or chicken nuggets/bread sticks, vegetable sticks and fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 8: grilled ham and cheese, curly fries, fruit and homemade brownie or pizza and choice of fruit. Thursday, Oct. 9: lasagne, tossed salad/dressing, buttered com and hot garlic bread or hot dog on bun, french fries and fruit. Friday, Oct. 10: barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and hot biscuit/butter or cheeseburger on bun and fruit. Conners entertain Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners entertained for dinner on Saturday evening. Friends attending were Rev. and Mrs. Tom Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbs and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Aylor of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hicks of Reva, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill and Mr. and Mrs. Blynn Cascadden of Culpeper, Thelma Aylor of Huntsville, Alabama and Mr. and Mr$. Tim Bondelid. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 '■ Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill and Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday guests of their mother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Viewtown news notes Mrs. Alice Grigsby hosted a baby shower in honor of Mrs. Johnnie Grigsby on Sunday at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. Approximately 25 attended. Sherry Corbin and April Reid were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kilby and family in Rixeyville. Rappahannock Band Boosters will host a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 on the lawn of the Rappahannock High School. Anyone wishing to donate items may leave them at the Viewtown General Store or call John Wiese at 937-3249 for more information.

Ornamental perennial vines By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist Most perennial vines are woody or semiwoody climbing or trailing plants. Like shrubs, trees, and ground covers, vines can be important to any garden landscape. Each species and variety of vine possesses distinctive characteristics which make it well adapted to certain locations in the landscape plan. Different vines for different roles ; Some vines such as wisteria and grapes are valued for the shade they provide when trained over an arbor as well als the beautiful flowers or tasty fruit. Others, such as English ivy and Boston ivy, do well trained against the wall of a building or used to frame a doorway. Still others, like the Sweet Autumn Clematis, dramatically change a plain fence. Vines can be useful to fbrm a cascade of bloom on rough, steep banks while holding the soil in place. Vines are generally separated into three general groups depending on how they climb. Some, like Boston ivy, climb by attaching small rootlike holdfasts to the wall as a means of support. Sometimes these are modified tendrils with small circular discs at the tips; others like English ivy, have small rootlets along the stem to firmly attach the vine to either brick or wood. These can damaging to wooden structures so care should be used in where they are allowed to grow. Each needs appropriate support to twine The second group of vines, including clematis and grape, climb by attaching and winding tendrils or leaflike appendages, which act as tendrils, around the object on which they are growing. The third group, which includes the wisteria, climb by twining. It is interesting to note that all vines do not twine in the same direction. There is nothing haphazard about the method of twining. The plants of each species invariably twine in one direction, start the winding of young vines around their support in the right direction. By knowing in advance how each vine climbs, the proper means of support can be provided for those selected. Most vines will quickly revert to a tangled mass of foliage over the ground if they are not given the proper means of support or a reasonable amount of care and maintenance. The best type of support for vines is the one that gives the required structural strength and stability, and at the same time is neat in appearance. Vines need pruning to be their best Pruning is necessary for the removal of old wood which helps keep the plant within bounds and produce better bloom. As with ornamental shrubs, flowering vines are pruned according to flower production; those that flower on new wood are pruned before new growth begins, those that flower on last season’s growth are pruned immediately after flowering. Since vines that are grown for foliage are pruned to control growth and direction, timing is less critical than for flowering vines. If vines are allowed to over grow, they may require several cuts to each stem so they can be untangled. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. More gardening information is available in the monthly Virginia Gardener Newsletter. Subscribe by contacting Diane Relf, Virginia cooperative Extension environmental horticulturist, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0327. Cost is $5 a year payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech. Rev. and Mrs. Bailey celebrate 24 years Best wishes to Rev. and Mrs. Phil Bailey who celebrated their 24th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 29. The Bailey’s are vacationing for a week in California with his nephew. Mrs. Mary Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill spent Saturday night with Bobbie Jo Brown. Chelsea Smoot would like to wish both of her grandfathers Charles Smoot and Steve Bailey a happy birthday. They celebrated September birthdays. Happy belated birthday wishes to Kaitlyn Jenkins who celebrated her first birthday on Sunday, Sept. 28 and was dedicated to the church during worship services at the Washington Baptist Church. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Mark and Holly Jenkins. Happy birthday to Tim Falls of Woodville whose day is Monday, Oct. 6. Richard and Ann Simmons have returned home after being on vacation for three weeks. Saturday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and family were Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bass and Miss Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown. Luncheon guests Saturday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 —.i... ..1 Roger Hawkins and son Chris and a friend from Warrenton. Rev. David Small will fill the pulpit at the Washington Baptist Church for the 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday. Sunday, Sept. 21 Mrs. Alice Butler entertained with a birthday dinner for her daughter Alicia Butler of Vienna. Others attending were Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Phil Butler of Falls Church, Mrs. Erma Jenkins, Jeff Butler and Rachel Berta. Recent guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Bill and Annetta Rapp of Emmittsburg, Md. and Alice King. They enjoyed lunch at Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern in Town. Sunday, Oct. 5 my husband Edward and I will be married 51 years. Through good times and bad times the good Lord has been awful good to us and our family of two daughters, two son-in-laws, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Looking for Bargains? Read the Classifieds! * PermaTreal PEST AND TCKMTTE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 Harold Smith II Businessman Harold Douglas Smith II, 55, of New Baltimore, died on Friday, Sept. 26 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born on Oct. 24, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to Harold D. and the late Mary Thelma Smith. He worked for the family business, Smith and Sons Equipment Corporation in Warrenton, and formerly in Chantilly, since he was 15 years old. Mr. Smith was the current President and General Manager. He graduated from Virginia Tech with B.S. degree in business. Mr. Smith was a charter member and treasurer of the New Baltimore Lions Club. He supported the Future Farmers of America. He was a Director and former President of the Eastern Equipment Dealers Association and an Associate Director of the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District. He was a member of Warrenton Presbyterian Church. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Nancy H. Smith of Parenting perspective class offered A parenting class for parents who are separating and/or divorcing will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. The class will be conducted by Dr. Susan L. Vignola, LCSW, of Associates for Growth. Parents will learn how to establish their new parenting plan based on two parents, and two homes. You will learn how to recognize and how to deal with your child’s anger, hurt, and disappointment. Most importantly, you will learn how divorce affects children from infancy to adulthood. This parenting class has been designed to fulfill courtmandated parenting course requirements for separating and/or divorcing parents. You will receive a certificate of participation that can be presented to the court to demonstrate compliance for court-ordered parenting classes. As a result of taking this class, you will have the knowledge and skills to help you maintain the best possible relationship with your child and with your child’s other parents. To register, call Dr. Susan Vignola, 825-9566. All participants must be pre-registered and pre-paid. New Baltimore; his father H. Douglas Smith of New Baltimore; three daughters Karen Webb and Patricia Smith, both of Warrenton, and Cheryl Morris of Culpeper; a son H. Douglas Smith III of New Baltimore; a brother Bryant F. Smith of New Baltimore and two grandchildren Zachary and Connor Webb, both of New Baltimore. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother Mary Thelma Smith. He was also a friend to many Rappahannock farmers, as well as in surrounding counties. Funeral services were held at Moser Chapel on Monday, Sept. 29 with the Rev. Carl Schmahl officiating. Interment followed in Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the New Baltimore Lions Club Activities Fund, do Darryl Friend, 7123 Meadow Lane, New Baltimore, Va. 20187. ^/lozcU by Randy Minter A SORROW MOST HEARTFELT Those who delve deeply into their grief can take solace in the fact that they are the most likely to derive benefit from their journeys. That is, they will plumb the depths of their sorrow and confront its very source. Once they are reconciled to the changes wrought upon them, they can eventually return to the conduct of their lives. Those who can properly effect this acceptance are the bravest and most vulnerable among us. They open themselves to life’s unpleasantness, instead of shielding themselves from it. Friedrich Nietzsche Saw such people as: “The most spiritual human beings, assuming they are the most courageous, also experience by far the most painful tragedies, but it is precisely for this reason that they honor life, because it brings against them its most formidable weapons.” Finding someone who can help you find your way through the shadows that immediately accompany a loss is important to your feelings of security and wellbeing, especially when you are facing such a significant loss as that of a spouse. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, you’ll find professionals who are experts at meeting the logistical needs of folks going through a loss. We are here 24 hours a day at 347-3431, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. We offers plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "He whom God has touched will always be a being apart." ~Emest Renan CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant My Husband and I Just Made Our Cemetery i Pre-Arrangements... 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Smith, lot 3, section 3, Rappahannock Park, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. Kevin C. Weisgerber and wife to Donald G. Mullan, .2925 acres, 16.3261 and 1.4639 acres, Piedmont District. $40,074. mtTLO INC. y Builder/Consultant \ Robert B. Metcalfe President P.O. Box U7 Flint Hill, VA 22627 f rV 540-675-3897 } ’• ) Rappahannock f , Custom Builder -K q j&rv,nce ,98l-L-J* SperryviUe Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre : open & wooded lot on deed- : ed right-of-way. $22,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $90,000 RAPPAHANNOCK LAKES Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath ; Rambler, living room with skylight and wood stove, dining-den area, rear deck, workshop with electric. - $89,000 WELL-LOCATED - well- : maintained brick home on : 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 25 Acres of raw land with frontage on a hard surfaced road. Year round stream runs through center of property. Hardwoods, old apple trees. Blue Ridge and farm pasture views. $100,000 8.9 Acres located in Jenkins Hollow. Road frontage, all wooded with base road in. Leads to level building site with panoramic views. First offering. $65,000 13+ Acres with pond and stream. Large trees and stone fences. Two bedroom summer cottage with large deck. Move right in! $115,000 Rocks and streams provide these parcels with that comfortable Rappahannock feeling! All wooded parcels with views! 25 acres @ $79,000 47 acres @ $110,000 50 acres @ $139,000 The Buyer’s Agency, Inc, H Butch Zindel, Broker /N (540) 675-1190 REALTOR* _ FOR SALE THE PLAINS VILLAGE TRUST BUILDING Commercial property located in The Plains on a comer lot with high visibility. Charming building with two rooms, fireplace and half bath in excellent condition. Ideal for an office or retail space. $60,000. For more information contact: THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE Land and Estate Agents Since 1967 Post Office Box 500 • Middleburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (703) 478-8180 r „ OVER THE HILL Rappahannock County, Virginia Stunning home of highest quality materials on 38 acres. Extensive views of Blue Ridge. Large home designed for comfortable country living and entertaining; spacious living room offset by interior stone fireplace flanked by bookcases, opens to a large dining area served by state of the art kitchen. The central living area is accented by a cathedral ceiling, wall to wall glass doors facing the mountains. Large deck is balanced by pavilion and screened porch. The master suite includes a large office and his and her baths. Other bedrooms and baths are spacious and well appointed. Large recreation room on the lower level and storage rooms, separate garage with temperature controlled shop or playroom on upper level. A MUST SEE HOUSE!! Real Estate III 675-1373 H Mltzie Young Lana Alukonis Rick Kohler 675-3555_ 937-3476_937-6146