Rappahannock News, October 15, 1997

120th Year ...No. 42 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Fire levy vital to system By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The county fire levy and the board that administers it appear to be misunderstood by both citizens and, in some cases, the volunteers themselves. Resented by many property owners as yet another hated tax, the fire levy is the financial backbone of the volunteer system. The fire levy, which generates only about $275,000 per year, is a separately identified two percent surcharge on actual real estate and personal property valuation. Many large landholders opposed the levy because it did not consider land use discounts. According to Fire Levy Board (FLB) member Richie Burke, without the income generated by the levy, volunteer fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) throughout the county could easily have become a thing of the past. For the past 20 years, the number of volunteer members has plummeted, affecting fund raising operations as well as response to calls. Donations dwindled and income could not keep pace with rising expenses. “Three years ago,” said Burke in a recent interview, “we were struggling to keep the doors open. The county was paying insurance on vehicles and that was it.” Fire chiefs were warned that if the levy was approved, voluntary donations would go down. Chiefs throughout the county confirmed that this happened. However, the fire levy made up for the losses and then some — enough, in most cases, to cover most normal operating expenses. But, from the fire companies’ perspective, the dependability of the income from the levy is one of its most important features. It permits fiscal planning and budgeting to a level never before possible. “The levy has greatly helped because now all fund raising can be put against capital outlay, ‘like purchasing fire trucks and making building improvements,’” said Burke. “It has gotten beyond the means of companies to [continue to operate] without some kind of government support.” There are no state or federal grant programs available to underwrite the purchase of fire apparatus. Costs frequently run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for pumpers and other trucks. The state of Virginia does have a grant program that will pay 80 percent of the cost of medical emergency rescue vehicles. Fire companies are responsible for the remaining 20 percent. Fire companies have been criticized, for the way they have chosen to spend their money. The firefighters and EMS personnel, too often understaffed and overburdened, consider that their own lives are on the line. The FLB now serves as an important leveling device between the two sides. The budget approval process requires fire companies to more closely evaluate their needs, while providing critical citizen oversight. Four members of the board are appointed by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. Each member has one vote. No firefighting or rescue experience is required, though several of the current members are, or have been, volunteers. Terms have no set duration. Members serve until they either resign their appointments or are otherwise replaced. The Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association (RFRA) sends a voting representative. One of the county fire chiefs serves on a yearly rotational basis and also has a vote. In addition, on July 1, the board appointed Washington Fire Chief Roger Roach to serve as nonvoting secretary and expert advisor. Burke, who, as chief of Sperryville Fire Company 2, represents both the fire chiefs and the RFRA this year, explained that the board is evolving to meet the needs of its constituency. “The first time around, it was set up as a mirror-image of Culpeper. It was redefined last year” and has been operating See BOARD, Page A7 Painting with tiles Rappahannock Mews Staff Phota/CARL EBORN Roberta Wagner with her lastestproject in ceramic tiles. See story, Page B1. Council has lively session By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council meeting last Wednesday night was both lighthearted and brief. Except for Mayor Stew Willis’ report on the citizens’ steering committee, business involved issues that arose throughout the summer. The mayor opened the meeting by commending several council and committee members for outstanding work on behalf of the town. Councilmember Ray Gooch, chairman of the recently dissolved Ibwn’s Future Committee and Councilmember Charles Tbmpkins, chairman of the Wastewater Survey Committee were officially recognized. Treasurer Louise Van Dort’s report cited nearly $200,000 in assets, with payments to the Washington Water Works showing substantial improvement. Arrears were $1,500 lower than average. The number of gallons of water lost and unaccounted for during the month was also remarkably low. Van Dort requested and received approval from the council for $10,100 to be paid incrementally from retained earnings to Milton Herd for his work as town planner. Herd met with about 25 people, including 19 members of the steering committee, on Monday, Oct. 6, to kick off the first step in the planning process. Most discussion concerned the official stature of the committee, its formal appointment, its role, and its relationship to Herd and the public. “Herd recommended that [the town] do without a steering committee for the time being, maybe forever,” Willis reported. With only two steering committee meetings and two public workshops planned, many participants believed that open workshops with everyone involved in the visioning process would be more productive. The group decided that Herd should draft a See COUNCIL, Page A8 Candidates forum held in Fauquier By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer News analysis Bob Rankin was the sound and light man for the Candidates’ Forum, and as such was perhaps one of only a handful of people out of the 40 or so there who had not already picked a side before entering the building. And by the end of the evening, Rankin was disturbed and disappointed by what he witnessed. He was not alone. The intent of the sponsors of the forum — the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, the Fauquier Times-Democrat, the Fauquier Citizen and WTOPFM Radio — was noble and worthwhile. It was an opportunity to give the general public the chance to meet and hear closeup the candidates running for election to the Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st and 33rd districts. There was initial concern that attendance would be light, since the conduct of the campaigns for the 31st District has been so partisan. Organizers mapped out a format for the presentations. It included time for opening remarks, questions by the panelists, questions by the candi dates of each other, and queries from the audience. A provision for rebuttal (one minute maximum) was allowed, and all responses were to be timed. Libertarian candidate Robert Buchanan tried to explain the Libertarian agenda. Incumbent Jay Katzen (R) managed to rise above the See FORUM, Page A8 Happenings This Week • Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. the film Kolya at The Theatre. • Oct. 18 & 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday the annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale will be held. Tea will be served from 2 until 5 p.m. on both days, and is included in the $10 ticket price. For information, contact Charlotte Nichols at 675-3500. • Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon water monitoring network regular meeting at the Extension office. • Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. the Library Board meets at the library. • Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. From the Blue Ridge to the Bay slide show and pfiesteria discussion at the library. • Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. The Theatre presents Celtic Music by Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton. • Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Voter Registration Office will be open at 262A Gay Street. Rappahannock News P O Bo* 59 Washington. Vi. 22747 1540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fa*) Gilmore: He’s all business By Susan Norman Rappahannock News Staff Writer He smiles occasionally and shakes hands like other politicians, but Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Gilmore does not come across as the typical politician. In a recent appearance before the editorial board of Times Community Newspapers, a group of 16 Northern Virginia weeklies, this candidate was all business. As he introduced himself to the reporters and editors, he went directly to the bottom line: “I want the endorsements of all your papers,” he said, smiling but in no way joking. During the next hour, Gilmore carefully laid out the road map of his life, a life characterized by personal achievement and high goals. He was bom 48 years ago, on Oct. 6, 1949, to a working-class couple who had moved from Madison County in central Virginia to the state’s capital during World Warll. His father was a butcher for Safeway. His mother, a church secretary. He attended public schools in Henrico County north of Richmond, graduating from John Randolph Tucker High in the late ‘60s. University of Virginia granted him two degrees, one in international relations and the other in law. Between degrees, he served as an Army intelligence officer in West Germany for NATO and received the Joint Services Commendation Medal, which he now wears on his lapel. See GILMORE, Page A8 Rush River: Life beneath the surface By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Immersed up to their ankles, smiles intact, students from Rappahannock County High School studied “critters” in the Rush River. Ten students enrolled in the Environmental Science class at RCHS met with Jay Gilliam, coordinator of the Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams Program. He led them through two biological water quality tests close to the Rappahannock Park where they learned to scientifically collect and classify “critters,” as he calls them. The students did seem to mind the 62-degree water which they subsequently scored as “excellent” in water quality rating. They began by searching the stream for a riffle, four to seven inches deep, where the water was aerated when rushing over rocks thereby adding oxygen. One square yard of the riffle was examined by securing a seine net about four feet square to the stream bottom with rocks. Cobblestones (rocks three to ten inches in size) in the collection site were picked up and gently rubbed to dislodge any aquatic macro invertebrates. (“Aquatic” means under the water surface, “macro” means large enough to see, and “invertebrate” means animal with no Rappahannock News Staff Photo/MARY BETH MARTIN DISCOVERY: Ten students enrolled in the Environmental Science class at RCHS taught by Jay Gilliam, right. back bone.) Ryland Pace, a RCHS sophomore, said the best part was getting into the water and rubbing the rocks. The net was then carefully carried to a table and emptied. The students surrounded it scrutinizing the collected leaves and debris. It was difficult identifying the diminutive aquatic animals, since some closely resembled others, but the students huddled, searched and sorted with a concentration and determination that belied their years. The caddisfly larvae, hellgrammite, may fly nymphs, adult riffle beetles, stone fly nymphs and water penny larvae, all sensitive to pollution, were discovered. They scored a water quality rating of 26 out of a possible 30 points. Melissa Gatewood, a RCHS senior, said, “I didn’t realize how much life is in the water.” Gilliam explained that biological monitoring has the benefit over chemical testing in that it discloses See CLASS, Page A8

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Michael Louis Abel, driving under influence, $1,000/40, 75/55, $60/2, capias/fail to appear 9/9/97, dismissed. William F. Bear III, no county sticker, $35/40, no operator’s license in possession, $10/2. Jessie A. Brooks, 40/25, $45/25, no inspection, $25/2. Joseph F. Brugh Jr., 41/25, $48/30. Peter O. Castaldi, disobey stop sign, $30/30. Harold James Christopher, 41/25, $48/30. Jerry William Cloniger Sr., habitual offender, sent to grand jury, continued to Nov. 10. Donald G. Donaldson, r 39/25, $42/30. Arthur Alfred Drago, 38/25, $39/30. Harold G. Endicott II, 54/45, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Aaron A. Garnett Jr., driving under influence, radar detector, continued to Nov. 4. Jamie Lee Gray, drive suspended/revoked, continued to Nov. 4. James E. Kilby, 44/25, $57/30. Clara C. Livingood, 36/25, $33/30. Suzanne M. Mathieu, 40/25, $45/40. Michael Phillip Mitchell, driving under influence, drive suspended/revoked, continued. Jeoranie R. Neff, 36/25, $33/30. Lawrence S. Robertson, 40/25, continued to Nov. 4. Thomas D. Sobkowicz, Citizen of the Month Barbara Williams Lives in Sperryville Owner of Links and Chains Accomplishments: The driving force behind the resurgence of interest in Historic Sperryville. Has volunteered to be the liaison for Sperryville to the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Obtained approval for the village signs to be erected for the district. Coordinating an effort with the State Board of Historic Resources to re-erect a cast iron historic landmark sign for the Sperryville district. Put together a group, the Sperryville Historic Committee, which is working to raise money for property owners who may need help in the future in restoring their homes in Sperryville and accepting donations for that fund. Accepting donations for the sign, which will cost $1,100. In addition, coordinated with the Virginia Depart-ment of Transportation for approval of a placement for the historic landmark sign. Volunteered time to work with related businesses in Sperryville to further tourism in the area and is working with the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection concerning traffic in the village. Planning a book for Sperryville which would catalog the historic buildings and places of interest in the village and working on putting together a committee to research the genealogy of the area for future publication. RESOURCE BANK MORTGAGE • No Income/ Asset Verification • No Closing Cost 95% LTV • FHA/VA Programs Available • Cash-out & Credit Problem Programs Local Contact Available All Hours Phone:(540)937-7209 Fax: (540)937-7286 (800)909-6651 sswss e-mail: ebruney@erol.com ■Yes! J □ Please enter my new I subscription to: ! Rappahannock | Subscription Rates By ■ Rappahannock.*19. j Elsewhere in the U.S.*24. Name Address City_ State Mail subscriptions zrc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | Rappahannock Nnu$, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 I I | Old Address: I - I - I - This form may also be CHANGE OF ^T published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warren ton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warren ton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in. U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. 54/25, $57/40. Bill Stavrou, 45/25, $60/30. Kenneth Joel Taylor, 74/55, $57/40. Lester Washington, 41/25, $48/30. Victor Charles Willett, 41/25, $48/30. Kevin Jerome Hooper, declared habitual offender, continued. Jeffrey Allan Costello, driving under influence, continued to Nov. 4. Randall Ekholm Earley Jr., reckless driving, 82/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Walter Benjamin Tasker, 71/55, $48/30. Eric Lee Wimer, 47/35, $36/30. Kevin Richard Binkley, expired registration, $35/30. Frederick Lewis Jones, 73/55, dismissed. liana Rachel Braunfield, possess marijuana, continued to Dec. 2. David Raymond Ogilvie, possess marijuana, dismissed. Richard Douglas Pickeral, possess marijuana, continued to Oct. 21. Kimberly Ann Roth, possess marijuana, dismissed. Daniel Langford Seely, possess marijuana, dismissed. Thomas Michael Watson Jr., first offender, dismissed. Bennie Lee Atkins, driving under influence, continued to Oct. 14. Alan Emil Adler, 70/55, $45/30.. Michael Douglas Amesquita, 64/55, $27/30. Michelle L. Bailey, 73/55, $54/40, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/2, seat belt violation, $25. Antonia Maria Beale, no inspection, $24/30. Simon Y. Bechara, 74/55, $57/30. Dacy Case Bellingham, 74/55, $57/30. Shawn T. Bennett, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/40. Laksmi Kumar-Reddy Biddala, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Thomas Eugene Black, reckless driving/accident, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Diana Catherine Bogus, 70/55, $45/30. Shawn Christopher Boyer, 70/55, $45/30. Charles August Carlson Jr., no registration in possession, complied with law, defective lights, $30/40, no seat belt, $25. David Martin Clark, 70/55, $44/30. Jason Elliott Clary, seat belt violation, $25, defective speedometer, $35/40. Christina Anne Elizabeth Clugston, 73/55, $53/30. Rosie Lee Cole, no seat belt, $25. John Leonard Collins, 67/55. Christopher Andrew Colombel, defective equipment, $35/40. Henry Frederick Dalton, 72/55, $50/30. Patrick John Deneen, 69/55, $42/30. David Harold Dickieson, defective equipment, $29/30. Betty A. Ditillo, 71/55, $48/30. Jon Rhett Dorough, 75/55, $60/40. Carol Swink Fagg, 74/55, $42/30. Joshua David Feinberg, 74/55, $57/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Forest Lee Freeman Jr., 68/55, $39/30, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25. Christopher John Gabriel, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost, no operator’s licenses (no m.c. endorsement), complied with law. Jeffrey Robert Gettys, reckless driving, 80/55, $125/30. Jill M. Geyer, 72/55, $50/30. Michael Thadeus Glover, 74/55, sent to drive’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Subhash C. Goel, 71/55, $48/30. Gerard George Gold, 70/55, continued to Nov. 18. Matthew Shaun Grigsby, seat belt violation, $25. Tracy Marie Groskopf, reckless driving, 82/55, $125/40. Lou Guttman, 73/55, $53/30. Tyrone Whitney Harrison, defective equipment, $35/40. Paul Laverne High III, 68/55, $39/30. Nicole Marie Hippie, 74/55, $57/40. Gary Thomas Hobar, 74/55, $57/30. Gerald Peter Hudson, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Travis Clay Hudsonpillar, hit and run, fail to appear/capias 8/12/97, continued to Nov. 4. David Lawrence Hughes, defective equipment, $30/30. Sung Man Hwang, reckless driving, 87/55, $125/40. Jerry Lee Jeffries, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Maria Eugenia Johnson, defective equipment, $35/40. Mark Jacob Jones, 64/55, $30/30. Christopher Paul Kelley, 70/55, $44/30. Derrick Russell Kershner, 71/55, $48/40. Sean Sullivan Kumar, 73/55, $54/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Hassan Lajmoraki, 74/55, $57/30. Joseph Allen Lake, driving under influence (third in ten years), attempt to elude police, seat belt violation, capias, continued to Nov. 4. Ali Lankerani, 76/55, $63/30. Gregory Woodae Lee, 74/55, $57/30. Kyung Ho Lee, 70/55, $45/30. Christopher W. Lillard, driving under influence, $500/300 suspended, operator’s licenses suspended one year, sent to ASAP, 60 days jail suspended, $50 cost. Bjorn Alexis Lindholm, defective equipment, $35/40. Andrew Christine Lumpkin, reckless driving, 84/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, (if class is completed, reduced to improper driving), continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Patricia Anne Mahon, 79/55, $100/40. Paul William Masterson, 70/55, $45/30. Brian Francis Mika, defective equipment, $30/30. Daindais Lynne Miller, 70/55, $45/30. Eugene Barb Mills, 64/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. Jessica D. Moss, no registration in possession, complied with law. Stephen William Mullany, 79/55, $72/30. Arelen F. Murray, 74/55, $57/30. Steven Michael Nelson, 74/55, $56/30. Robert Richard Nichols, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Oct. 6. 5:17 a.m., mutual aid, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 8:27 p.m., traffic accident, Route 622, Washington VFC, Sperryville VFC and VRS. Oct. 7: 12:38 p.m., head injury, Route 621, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC; 6:25 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and VFC and Washington VFC. Oct. 8: 1:04 p.m., vehicle fire, Route 1001, Sperryville, feet's (Orchard * •<*<«« ▼•#*. v* i Red Delicious, Yorks, Grimes, Staymans, Granny Smith, Winesaps & Golden Delicious Also: Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, Honey and Cider Selling 7 l)a\ s a Week! limn; xoitr own eontuiners! 2’ mills Wisi of W.irivnlon lo Ki >22. North Massic Corner. I \ link- on let I •5401 fi75-.*20l (at sluch • (540) 675-355S Sperryville VFC and VRS and Washington VFC; 1:33 p.m., cuts/stabbing, U.S. 522, Boston, Culpeper VFC, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC; 3:20 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC and Washington VFC; 9:01 p.m., mutual aid, Warren County, Chester Gap VFC. Oct. 10: 5:01 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC, Washington VFC and Chester Gap VFC; 11:46 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC. B.WKkllT? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOYVN! if Credit Approval Center (SitiiihI C hillier Auli) Im.iinr 1 \|htI>) New/1 sod t ars-Trucks Vans 1 -800-635-0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted CrossLink Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Oct. 11: 8:55 a.m., traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFC and Sperryville VRS; 1:15 p.m., injury from a fall, Town of Washington, Washington VFC; 7:08 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFC. Oct. 12: 11:57 a.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC and Washington VFC; 6:18 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFC and Sperryville VFC; 9:52 p.m., vehicle fire, Route 617, Castleton, Culpeper VFC and Amissville VFC; 11:24 p.m., structural fire, Route 645, Amissville, Amissville VFC and Flint Hill VFC. The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office this past week: Oct. 6: conservation-ani JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit SELECT YOUR OWN Apples: Red Delicious. Winesap, Golden Delicious, Empire, Rome, Stayman, York, Granny Smith Pears Also: Pumpkins. Honey, Cider, Jams. Jellies & Apple Butter Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt 522. Lett at Yancey Road, approximately 2 mites. From Sperryville, Rt 522. Right at Yancey Road. 2 miles. Watch lor signs Wooduille f 540J 987-8192 Ik* mais, Route 610, Chester Gap; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Sperryville; suspicious incident, Route 729, Amissville; info-general, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray cat-dog, Route 642, Amissville; residence, Route 628, Washington; bad chacks, Route 626, Castleton; lost-missing dog, Route 647, Flint Hill; info-general, Route 600, Sperryville; public service, Town of Washington; ext. patrol-welfare, U.S. 211, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 610, Chester Gap; traffic offense, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic accident, Route 622, Shade Road; neighborhood disputes, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Amissville. Oct. 7: stray livestockhorses, Route 231, Sperryville; conservation-animals, Route 600, Sperryville; info-general, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info-general, Front Royal; public service, Route 614, Washington; suspicious incident, Viewtown, Dodson Road; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist., Route 610, Chester Gap; info-general, unknown; traffic accident, Route 231, Sperryville. Oct. 8: info-general, To\Jm of Washington; assist Culpeper CSO, U.S. 211, Amissville; marijuana poss., U.S. 211, Washington; damage property, Route 610, Chester Gap; infogeneral, Route 700, Slate Mills; info-general, U.S. 211, Washington; info-general, Route 660, Chester Gap; infogeneral, Route 231, Sperryville. PUBLIC HEARING: SIX-YEAR PLAN FOR SECONDARY ROADS : & 1998-1999 SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT BUDGET In accordance with §33.1-70.01 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), on Monday, November 3, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on the Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan for Rappahannock County. This meeting shall also include a public hearing concerning the Secondary Road Improvement Budget for the coming fiscal year. Proposals and suggestions for both the Six-Year Plan and the Fiscal Year budget are available for inspection from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday at the County Administration Office in Washington, VA, and at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Warrenton Residency Office in Warrenton, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment.

County builder writes ‘how to’ book By Mary Beth Martin , Rappahannock News Staff Writer One of those rare individuals who possesses the determiriation, self-confidence and intelligence to do almost anything, Bob Metcalfe’s latest accomplishment is a book. “House Contracting & Building, A Painless Checklist & Guide to Contracting and Building Your Home Sweet Home,” is a “how to” book detailing plans for building your own home. Writing a book may seem tame for someone who was a bush pilot and admitted airrace thrill seeker but those individuals who have tried being their own general contractor would probably agree, building a house can be a scary proposition. Metcalfe, 60, of Flint Hill says many mistakes people who want to “do it themselves” make arise, not from the building of the structure itself but, from the myriad of other things involved in the process. The biggest problems firsttime builders make is ordering things “out of order” and missing things in the bid process, he said. Most don’t know how to work with sub-contractors, because they need direction on a daily basis, he added. His book provides the organization and direction to avoid these problems. Metcalfe’s book is amazingly easy to follow because a spread sheet priortizes each step, from checking the zoning to obtaining the occupancy permit. It takes the speculation and uncertainty out of “what comes next?” The book, he explained, is modeled on a flight manual and although it takes the guess work out of what to do in a straightforward way, it is far from simplistic. The book outlined the steps for building houses the same way flight The Red Maple This article is a three-part piece on Red Maples. The Red Maple, Acer rubrum, in our side yard gives me great pleasure and comfort in all seasons. Being about two feet in diameter at four feet from the ground, it’s not the largest Red Maple I have ever seen, but it has grand size and, in summer, provides splendid shade. This maple seems full of life, yet the living cells that make up the bulk of any tree this size, are only about one percent. These living cells are a fringe of life for my maple tree, 'fhey are strategically located located in the tips of the roots to absorb water; in a thin sheath under the bark to keep food moving through the system and to enlarge the trunk; at the tips of twigs to keep them elongating; and in the leaves. There they work as sun motors, creating food from oxygen and chlorophyll. These leaves keep the tree in operation. Most od my maple is made up of dead cells; a mechanical structure supporting the living cells. A Norway Maple grows close to my Red Maple; so close that the crown of the native piaple is a bit lop-sided. In late July the introduced maple began shedding green leaves. This was a reaction to the drought; an attempt by the tree to relieve itself of sunmotors that were using too much pre. cious water in their food making. Each leaf sends an invisi. tie spray of water out into the air. That is why it is cool under ' a tree in the intense heat of a Virginia summer. As far as I could see, my Red Maple shed ' no green summer leaves. Being a part of Virginia forests for millions of years has enabled the Red Maple to evolve so that severe draughts can be tolerated. This Norway Maple also provides good shade and is a handsome specimen, larger than my Red Maple. No doubt Blue Moon Cafe I family Blue Plate $pecial$ $8.9S Music: Blues Fuze s.Uuul.n ,0<t 18 • ‘) [>.m. I s 2 | | Ucsl ot S|H I is \ ilkni-\t In Mount.linsidc M.uKt t 540 987-3 162 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 All Things Wild And 1 Beautiful John Trott it was planted early in this century when Norway Maples were favored because of their rapid growth. I like to think my Red Maple sprouted from a seed that whirled its way through the air on a windy day and came to rest on the ground beside the log house where I live. Certainly my maple produces enough of the two-parted, winged seeds, called samaras, to create a whole forest of Red Maples. Few samaras produce trees, however, for a maple seed must sprout within 24 hours of landing on the earth. Nature is prodigious with potential maple life. All those millions of seeds seem excessive when the results are revealed: only a few Red Maples. Nature will take no chances. Life must go on and a surplus is created. That surplus in the form of red samaras provides food for chickadees and the chipmunk that gathers and stores them underground. Others decompose and enrich the soil for the parent tree. My wild flower garden is shaded and enriched by this maple. Though appearing wasteful by the narrow standards of we humans, nature never is. Everything is recycled. manuals help pilots fly their planes, methodically and in sequence. It is well-organized, easy to follow and includes a Quicken computer program for budgeting purposes. Metcalfe is publishing and marketing the book himself, and hopes it will reach beyond the local market. Roger Flinchum and Patricia Metcalfe helped with editing, Elizabeth Hilscher added drawings and Kevin Nealon and Louise van Dort assisted with computer aid. The book retails for $23.95, $6 more with computer disk and $4 for shipping and handling. It may be ordered from Metlo Inc., P.O. Box 147, Flint Hill, 22627 or call 675-3897. Metcalfe graduated from Virginia -Polytech Institute with a degree in animal science in 1958 and joined the army special forces. He was a bush pilot in Vietnam supplying camps and carrying wounded and left the army in 1968 to become a commercial pilot flying Boeing 737s for U.S. Airways. He flew with the airlines for 29 years until he retired this past June. He met his wife, Patricia, in Chicago in 1973 and they married two years later. They have two daughters, Anna, a freshman at William and Mary, and Rebecca, a sophomore at Rappahannock County High School. Three times in his career as a commercial pilot he was furloughed and during the first furlough he taught advanced flying in World War II type aircraft. One of his students was Robert Phillips, an executive with Presley Company which specialized in building single Rappahannock News Staff Photo/MARY BETH MARTIN AUTHOR: Bob Metcalfe, in front of the house he just finished in Flint Hill. He has written a ‘how to’ book for building a home. family homes. He agreed to teach Metcalfe the business. Metcalfe worked for the company as a laborer, assistant tract superintendent and supervisor. He later worked for Denny’s, building restaurants V as a general superintendent. In August, Metcalfe began building a 1300-square-foot house in Flint Hill which is nearly complete and will be put on the market as soon as he finishes it. SALT Council formed, survey set By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Since meeting in June, to discuss plans for forming a local Triad organization, interested citizens have formed what has become that organization’s SALT Council, which is taking its fledgling steps. The purpose of Triad is to reduce crime, heighten awareness and improve life for senior citizens in an area. The formation of the SALT Council (SALT stands for seniors and lawmen together) is the basic foundation behind the idea of Triad. The council, which consists of eight area citizens, works to enlist volunteers and aid to carry out the mission of Triad. Jeanie McNear, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator and Capt. Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office have spearheaded the effort to establish Triad in the county. McNear and Brown have put together the Triad/Community Action Survey which will be available very soon at area locations — the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Social Services, the Rappahannock Senior Center, the County Health Department, Family Guidance Services, and local churches and stores. Triad hopes residents, old and young alike, will take home the survey, fill it out and return it to a designated location or mail it in to Rappahannock Triad, P.O. Box 82, Washington, 22747-0082. Through responses from the survey, they hope to get an accurate picture of the types of crimes residents are most con GREATER DC ANTONIES EXPO MANASSAS, VIRGINIA Prince William Co. Fairgrounds y A national antiques event, NoVA/OC area, y 200 Moor spaces * outside staffs, y Free parking/tree re-entry w/ticket. y Easy access from 1-66 or 1-95 Northern VA/ DC. DIRECTIONS: FROM W8: Manassas exit (47A) to Route 234 south 7 mles to Fairgrounds. 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Davis St. Culpeper, VA 22701 cemed with, other problems that may face some senior citizens (such as neglect or isolation), the types of programs on safety and security county residents would be interested in and what types of things people need assistance with (such as shopping or getting to the doctor). Triad also wants to set up a telephone reassurance system in the county, which is something that people have indicated a need for McNear said. Members of the council have also been interested in the idea of forming neighborhood watch programs, she said. The Sheriff’s Office is interested in that, said Brown, and in educating people, particularly senior citizens, about scams. He said senior citizens are very susceptible to those kinds of crimes and there have been problems with them here in the county in the past. He said that fraud is now a $40 billion per year industry in the country and the people who perpetrate the crimes target those 50 or older. “The old adage, ‘If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is,’ is absolutely true,” he said. “We don’t want people here to get taken in by these types of schemes. And if they do, we want hem to report it. Many times they don’t because they feel embarrassed.” He said things to look out for are telemarketing scams, repair scams involving driveway repair, house painting, siding replacement, and getrich-quick schemes, bogus insurance schemes and fear inducing letters, such as those saying your social security is in danger. Emergency preparedness is another facet of concern Triad has. Dieter Knuepfer is the area coordinator for emergency planning and has information about what people should know in case of electrical outages or disaster from fire, flood, snow and tornadoes. “Getting information on all these services which are available together and making it available is the goal,” said Brown. “Sometimes it’s just a matter of relaying a little more information. We need to get all the agencies we have working together.” They hope all county residents will take time to fill out and return a survey. They need volunteers and well as information. And, many times others see problem areas that those living close to don’t see. The survey includes questions about the types of crimes people are most concerned with, things people think could be improved in the community, the types of fears people experience and what they think can be done to help, and the type of assistance people need. It also solicits information on the kinds of informational programs people would like to take, volunteer programs people would be willing to help with, areas of specific interest and what areas people need assistance with. For those who can’t get to a mailbox to mail the survey back, call 675-3329 and a volunteer will come pick the survey up. OurJobIsDHelpIxj ImTHemIntoMolehills. One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides caring, effective treatment on a shortterm basis for a fell spectrum of psychiatric disorders from depression and anxiety to more complex disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part, shortterm and intensive. 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-&appat)annocfe jjetos— 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 Support survey Triad is an organization dedicated to improving life for senior citizens, by heightening their awareness to crime in an effort to reduce the number of seniors who are victims of crimes, through providing needed services and by coordinating a variety of area services that seniors need. The local chapter of Triad has formed a SALT Council (SALT stands for seniors and lawmen together) which is the foundation behind the idea of Triad. They have come up with a Triad/Community Action Survey, soon to be out and available at many places in Rappahannock. If you can’t find one (which is doubtful) you can always get one at the Sheriff’s Office. Make every effort to get a copy of the survey, fill it out and return it to a designated location or mail it in to Rappahannock Triad, RO. Box 82, Washington, 22747-0082. Any personal information on the survey will be kept strictly confidential. They are seeking to use the data on the surveys to get an accurate picture of the types of crimes residents are most concerned about, services which are needed and other issues of concern to seniors in the county. Take house tour The forty-first annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale, presented by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish, will be held this weekend, rain or shine. Rain or shine, it’s worth the price of admission and is a great way to spend a day in the beautiful countryside here, as well as helping out a worthy cause. If you get tickets at one of the homes on the tour, make sure you also stop in at the parish hall at Trinity Episcopal Church. It will be filled with arrangements of dried flowers, the beauty and quality of which would enhance any home, and best of all they’re for sale. Some lucky visitor to the tour will win a queen-size American sampler quilt created by county residents. Begin at the church and work your way around the tour homes. It will be a day you won’t soon forget. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN A knothole in a barn and some strands of wheat provide a visually interesting composition when seen up close. I ottorc (a (Ka CHitnr LOfiwiS TO Tile CUlTUl —— Take active role, vote! Not a day passes without hearing someone complain about the manner in which our government operates. Whether it is a co-worker, friend, or relative — everyone has definite ideas about what our elected officials are doing wrong. However, few appear to want to do anything about it. With election day only a month away, it’s time to open our eyes and take an active role in selecting those individuals who make the decisions that affect our lives. Recent polls show that voters* top concerns are education, crime, and taxes. Improving education is number one with 38 percent of voters being concerned, “fighting crime” 27 percent and controlling taxes 19 percent. Theses are issues that affect everyone. All one has to do is turn on the television to see Lt. Governor L.F. Payne Jr. (D) and John H. Hager (R), battling it out over taxes in the governor’s race. Or pick up the newspaper and read the promises made by William D. Dolan III, (D) and Mark L. Earley (R), vying for the position of attorney general. Even driving down the road, signs catch your eye asking you to cast your vote for Gilmore, Sharman, or Delegate Jay Katzen. My objective here is not to tell you which candidate to select. My point is merely we all need to obtain the facts and vote for the candidates who support our beliefs. As Americans we have the right to choose who composes our government. So take an active role and don’t let others decide who will make the laws that govern our lives. I hope each and every one of us will quit complaining and start voting! HOLLY MEADE Flint Hill Work done for whom? Of late, Delegate Jay Katzen’s supporters have gone into print praising his hard work. On lady observed that she had never seen anyone but her parents work as hard as Katzen. That begs two questions: How can Katzen work so hard and accomplish so little? And for whom was all that work really done? To satisfy my curiosity, I downloaded Katzen’s legislative record. It seems most of Katzen’s work was wasted on the failed bills he introduced. Chasing hopeless bills can use up a lot of energy and make a man seem to be working very hard indeed. At the same time, precious little work was expanded by Katzen on meeting his campaign promises. He didn’t even bother to introduce impact fee legislation in the last session. But then Katzen was running for higher office. Self-promotion can use up a lot of energy. And for whom was Katzen’s hard work done? A lot of it was for the governor who could always count on Katzen — to vote to subsidize Disney, vote to cut state funding for education, support a bloated prison construction package, reject no-strings Goals 2000 funding, and back the governor’s politicizing the State Board of Education and his decimating the State’s Department of Environmental Quality. Much of Katzen’s hard work was done for a handful of special interests who contribute to his campaigns, want to get shut of bothersome local controls and need a delegate who cares nothing for the quality of life in this district. Lately, Katzen has been in Richmond, testifying about “onerous” special exception procedures used by local governments and citizens to exercise a little control over residential development. Yes, Katzen works hard for the governor, for developers and for himself, but not for the broad majority of his constituents. It is unwise of his supporters to invite close scrutiny of his record. J.M. STONE Bealeton Gilmore plan a bust James Gilmore, the Republican candidate for Governor of Virginia, is centering his campaign on a promise to abolish the property tax on automobiles. He clearly hopes that we won’t notice that: • If he could and did, it would be a disaster. If this tax were abolished, every county and city in Virginia would have to adopt some other kind of tax, or else drastically reduce its school and police budgets. This would throw every one of them into a political battle that would be more contentious than anything that we have ever seen. • He can’t do it. Abolishing the property tax would require a constitutional amendment which would be extremely difficult, if not impossible to pass, mainly because of the difficulties described above. Gilmore’s proposal is an insult to out intelligence. He must believe that we hate the property tax so much that we will blindly accept his program without considering its downside. Anyone who thinks the people of Virginia are this dumb does not deserve to be their governor. AUGUSTUS JOHNSON Syria Help save county road Our lovely road, Route 621, is being mangled. This road connects two main arteries, Route 231 and U.S. 211. What was a charmingly curved dirt road lined with Sycamore trees has already been paved at the U.S. 211 end. As a result, traffic has increased and sauntering along this country road is no longer the pleasure that it was. Now there are plans, not only to pave but, to widen and straighten the road at the U.S. 522 end. This will change the entire character of the road . I was told some months ago by the VDOT that I alone opposed this change. This week I met a neighbor who had been told the same thing over a year ago. We know !of only four neighbors who want VDOT to proceed. I understand that 13 of us signed a petition against it. We think most Rappahan-nockers want to preserve the country beauty of our county. Regrettably some work on Route 621 has already been completed, but more changes are planned. What can we do to stop them? Can you help? Call me at 987-8813. CARLA THEODORE Woodville □own Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 12, 1967 The Claire and Coco television show seen each weekday morning on WMAL Channel 7 will make a tape in Rappahannock County this week to be televised next Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Unpleasant weather conditions held Shenandoah National Park visits down to slightly under 14,000 over the past weekend, a drop of some 27,000 from the comparable weekend last year, Superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins reported today. Individuals in this area 18 years or older, who for one reason or another have not attained at least an eighth grade education will have the opportunity to do so. As a result of a recent ruling by a U.S. ; Department of the Interior solicitor, dove ! hunters in Virginia and other Southeastern • states may legally begin shooting at noon eastern daylight time through Oct. 28, according to Game Commission Executive Director Chester F. Phelps. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 12, 1972 A possible solution to Rappahannock’s approaching solid waste disposal deadline was kicked around at last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors. C.E. Johnson Sr., a Sperryville farmer and orchardist, has been named chairman of Rappahannock County Farmers for Robinson. At the Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Sperryville Fire Hall on U.S. 211, there will be a numher of crafts demonstrations at no admission charge. Rappahannock County farmers have only two more weeks to nominate candidates for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation community committeemen. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 15, 1987 The war against drunk drivers begins in earnest this month, as the Virginia State Police go on the offensive with road checks in Rappahannock County. If you would welcome the chance to conveniently recycle much of what we otherwise throw away, or if you are a fanatic who saves up glass, paper and aluminum and hauls it to some distant location to recycle, there may soon be a local alternative for your. Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers will be making senior discount identification cards at Ben Franklin Store in Warrenton on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Photo Courtesy of Rappahannock Historical Society OUT OF THE ATTIC: Do you know who these folks are? They are part of a large group of photographs belonging to the Rappahannock Historical Society. The society wants to indentify the people and places in the pictures. If you have information about the identity of these folks call the Rappahannock Historical Society at 675-1163 and let them know.

Opinion Old Dominion Politics Standing with the majority against car tax I got my semi-annual personal property tax bill in the mail the other day and I immediately thought of Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Gilmore’s stance that the tax on cars should be abolished. And I suspect that many thousands of others getting such bills for hundreds of dollars a few weeks before election day might like to see those dreaded twice-a-year bills done away with. It would be difficult to .accomplish for a variety of reasons, but polls clearly show the car tax is despised by a majority of Virginians and politicians who don’t follow the wishes of the people are sometimes booted out of office. Beyer has his own plan for tax relief, one he rigged up after being highly critical of the Gilmore proposal. And though Beyer is spending big bucks on TV saying his plan is superior, there are at least some indications he lacks any real commitment to tax relief for Virginians. One activist Democrat who thinks candidates should not be talking of tax relief at a time the state has many unmet needs, told me that when he encountered Beyer at a fundraiser the Democratic nominee told him he had to come up with a counter to the Gilmore plan because his tracking polls showed the Republican was making effective use of the issue. The Democrat activist said Beyer at least implied in their brief conversation that pushing for tax relief would not be a high priority in his administration. A few days later Gilmore issued a press release contending that Beyer in a private meeting with Richmond TimesDispatch reporters said essentially the same thing. Don Beyer is a good campaigner, better than Gilmore, and a glib speaker. He hardly ever forgets a face or a name, a valuable asset, to politicians. He is a nice likable guy and has been very friendly toward me whenever we have met. My impression is that he is honest and hard working and likes people. Having said all that, one wonders if Beyer has any real deeply rooted philosophical convictions about government or if the real Donald Beyer is a person who, like Bill Clinton, is prepared to turn himself into a political chameleon. Lest Beyer defenders accuse me of being a knee-jerk Republican, I should point out that several of my remarks about the Gilmore narrowly focused campaign have resulted in some cutting remarks directed at me by GOP adherents who accuse me of not being loyal enough to the cause. Sorry, I tell them, but having spent nearly 30 years as a political reporter who tried to approach the job with objectivity, blind partisanship just isn’t my thing. I believe Jim Gilmore is well-qualified to be governor and did an outstanding job as attorney general. I also believe the spin doctors have too much control over his campaign and that he, as well as Beyer, should address a broader range of issues. Even so, the car tax bill I got that recent morning made me realize by Nov. 15 I am going to have to part with a sizeable chunk of money for a vehicle that cost sales tax when I bought it, that cost federal and state taxes each time I fill up with gas and that takes me to the store or mall where I pay sales taxes on everything I buy. I stand firmly with the majority of Virginians who indicate they do not like this tax a whit. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Gilmore’s plan a better one By Walter Longyear Rappahannock News Contributing Writer One question people commonly ask about Jim Gilmore’s proposal to eliminate the property tax on vehicles valued under $20,000 is: Where’s the money going to come from to pay for the tax cut? I’d like to answer that question. Right now, the Commonwealth of Virginia is bringing in tax revenue faster than it can spend it. Even after increasing state spending by $500 million this year, there is a one-quarter of a billion dollar surplus. State tax revenue has increased 7.8 percent annually for the past four years. This year the increase is 8.2 percent. Gilmore has projected an increase in state tax revenues during the next four years very conservatively, only 6.2 percent. That is equal to $5.5 billion in new revenue. Let me make this clear: This is $5.5 billion more than is needed to pay for the existing state budget. So if people think, “They will cut this tax, but won’t we pay higher taxes somewhere else?” the answer is no. This won’t require any cuts in spending or higher taxes on other things. No one argues over whether or not tax revenues will increase. In fact, Democrat Don Beyer’s new spending proposals and his own tax cut plan are based on an almost identi cal projection of tax revenue growth. So in one way, the answer is: The money to pay for Gilmore’s proposed tax cut will come from the same place that Beyer’s tax cut will come from... new, surplus tax revenue. The question is: How do you want this new $5.5 billion spent? Gilmore wants to give $1 billion back to the taxpayers as a cut in the property tax on cars, trucks and motorcycles valued $20,000 or less. This will be phased in over five years. He will set aside $2.7 billion for increases in existing state programs to cover inflation. Gilmore proposes to spend money to provide $2,000 scholarships for higher education to students with an average of B or better who stay out of trouble. He will also provide money to hire 4,000 new elementary school teachers. Even after spending money on tax cuts, new teachers, scholarships and providing a $2.7 billion increase in state spending to cover inflation, there will still be $1.4 billion left over. No existing state programs would be cut to pay for this tax cut. County and city governments will not lose a red cent. All that will happen is this: The county will send tax bills to people who own vehicles valued over $20,000. (For example, a $25,000 car will be taxed on $5,000 of its value. The first $20,000 will be exempt.) The county or city will send a bill to the state for the total amount it would have collected, but didn’t. The state will reimburse dollar-for-dollar. Local, services and budgets will not be affected. They will get every dime they receive now, except it will come from the state, not from the personal property tax payers. Gilmore’s tax cut is fairer than Beyer’s tax cut. Ninety percent of Virginians own vehicles valued under $20,000. All of these people will receive a 100 percent tax cut. The other 10 percent who own cars valued over $20,000 will also get a substantial tax cut. In contrast, very few people will receive a tax cut under the Beyer proposal. Beyer is offering a state income tax credit, not a personal property tax cut. Virtually no senior citizens will receive a cut. Individuals and couples making $75,000 or more will not receive a tax cut. Individuals and couples earning $41,000 or less will not receive a tax cut. Plus, he is offering a maximum tax cut of $250 for a couple with two cars. Under the Gilmore plan, the first $20,000 of the value of each of your vehicles will not be taxed. Jim Gilmore’s plan is a better plan. Goals and policies governing land use decisions By Bayard L. Catron Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This is the second in series of opinion pieces on land use and planning in Rappahannock. “We the people of Rappahannock declare it to be a ‘scenic county’.... One in which preservation of the natural and historic beauty and culi tural values of the countryside shall be respected as being of foremost importance; and one in which conditions for a sustainable agricultural and tourism economy shall not be dependent upon traditionally defined growth patterns. These are the cornerstones upon which all of Rappahannock County land use planning shall stand.” So saith Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan (available ,at the County Comer in the library), which lays out the goals, principles and policies to govern land use decisions. Goal 2 is: “To preserve and protect the mountains with special concern for scenic ridgetops.” A later policy statement elaborates: “Ensure ; i that development on forest land, on ridgetops and in conservation districts be compati ble with the environmental features of that land and does not diminish natural and scenic values.” The priorities are clear. The question is whether the amendments proposed by the Rappahannock Planning Commission to control ridgetop development will be effective in accomplishing that goal. Think about your choice as the worst example of a ridgetop house visually polluting our landscape. Would the amendments have prevented the eyesore? If not, what would? Under the Virginia Code, the county has available a number of strategies (described in Chapter 7 of the plan, on “implementation”), to regulate and provide economic incentives for desired land use: zoning, value taxation and land use assessment, agricultural and forestal districts, and conservation/open space easements. Taken together, these provide a local tool kit that can prevent the worst aspects of development. Scenic communities like ours around the country are using these and two additional strategies. (The examples cited i No Payments - No Interest until 1998 here come from a new book, “Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities,” by Jim Howe, et.al., / Island Press, 1997, which is available through Cabin Fever Books.) One strategy is local land acquisition programs— buying up sensitive land to meet community priorities: In Washington County, Utah, gateway to Zion National Park, five leading developers agreed to donate $100-500 from each home or lot sale into a fund administered by a community group to buy scenic backdrops, conservation easements and public recreation spots— thus preserving open space while compensating property owners. Other communities like Little Compton, R.I., and Vail, Colo., have used a transfer tax on real estate transactions. Still others, like Monroe County, Fla., gateway to wildlife refuges in the Florida Keys, have used a “tourist impact” tax, a 1 percent surcharge on hotel and motel rooms. In Boulder, Colo., and Sonoma County, Calif., citizens have approved local sales taxes to purchase vulnerable land and support greenways, mountain views and farmland around the city. In Missoula, Mt., citizens approved a $5 million bond issue (by a two-to-one margin) for similar purposes. The other strategy is educating newcomers (and oldtimers) on threats to community values, on the reasonable assumption that most citizens share the values and will want to preserve them: Citizens of Red Lodge, Mt. (pop. 2000) on the eastern edge of Yellowstone, have produced their own video on the town’s history and sense of community, which "is required viewing for anyone applying for a building permit. 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In Cape Cod, Mass., concern about drinking water quality led to mailing to all wetland owners of a brochure describing the importance of wetlands, and the tax advantages of conservation easements. The path that Rappahannock County takes to protect ridgetops, sustain water quality, preserve agricultural land and otherwise resist sprawl will of course be distinctively its own. Success will depend on continued vigilant participation of citizens like that apparent in current debates about town expansion and waste water management in Washington, traffic calming in Flint Hill, and a turn lane (with a stoplight?!) at the Sperryville intersection. It is worth noting that the final principle in the county plan is to “Promote the philosophy that land is a finite resource and not a commodity, that all citizens are stewards of the land, and that the use and quality of the land are of prime importance to each present and future citizen.” WHAT HAS FOUR WHEELS BUT THINKS IT HAS EIGHTEEN? 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Junior Varsity girls team defeats Manassas Park By Rhonda Jenkins J.V. Basketball Coach On Thursday, the Rappahannock Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team defeated Manassas Park 30 to 20 at home. This was Rappahannock’s first district game. Their record stands at 1-0. The game started with both teams trading baskets, but at half time Rappahannock was up 21-14. In the second half Rappahannock played very conservatively, keeping the lead. The girls were very patient. They have been known to “push the ball down the court,” causing a lot of turnovers. Berkeley Hobson did a good job of running the offense while Candy Dennis did a great job on the defensive end. Leading scorers for the game were Kyle Andreoni, with 10 points and Amanda Weakley with six. Weakley also had 10 rebounds with Andreoni and Kate Wilson following with seven a piece. The team continues to show a lot of improvement. The next home game will be on Oct. 20 against Madison at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School gym. DOWN COURT: Kyla Andreoni brings the ball down court. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/CARL EBORN VARSITY BUSY: At the varsity game Mandolyn Ashby, No. 45, goes up to block the ball and Tiffany Keys, No. 52, watches. . ’ s ♦ We call it a System, but your grandmother calls us when she needs a ride to the doctor. / Your grandmother's fall shouldn't inconvenience her any more than it has already. That's why Valley Health System includes Valley Medical Ihraneport—to keep little problems like transportation from causing big health problems like missed doctor appointments and slower recovery. With help from Valley Health System affiliates like Winchester Rehabilitation Center and Valley Medical Transport, she can get back on her feet sooner. It's another example of how Valley Health System coordinates services to provide you with high-quality care at a reasonable cost. All the care you need is in place and ready when you need it, thanks to the people in our community who care about these things: Valley Health System. . w. ValleyHealthSystem All the care you need l Valley Medical Transport, SurghCenter of Winchester, Valley Home Care, Valley Pharmacy , War Memorial Hospital, Warren Memorial Hospital, Winchester Medical Center, Winchester Rehabilitation Center GOING FOR TWO: Ashley McNeely takes a shot during the junior varsity game. Baseball team’s streak continues By Hodge Miller Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Rappahannock’s Minor League baseball team extended their winning season this past weekend. Rappahannock beat Morrisville 19-2 on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Warrenton. This puts their record at a perfect seven wins and no loses. Rappahannock had another week of good pitching performances from Nick Raiford and Will Miller. Raiford started the game striking out six batters in three innings while giving up one walk and one run. Miller pitched the final two innings, striking out three while giving up one hit, three walks and one run. Jacob Dodson lead the offensive attack for Rappahannock collecting two singles. Ben Hahn, Miller and Raiford had one hit each.” Rappahannock made great plays in the field (including two double plays) and at the plate. Morrisville only recorded three outs on Rappahannock for the entire game (all in the first inning). In four innings Rappahannock left runners on base with no outs as they scored the maximum of five runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings. This game could have really been a blowout without the five run rule... Rappahannock’s last game at Stuart Field in Amissville is Saturday, Oct. 18, against Warrenton No. 3. Game time is 2 p.m. Rappahannock is hoping to have a good crowd for their last home game. Come and watch this amazing group of boys. RAAC presents Kolya this week The Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community will present Academy Award winner, “Kolya,” on Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. “Kolya” is a sort of Czech “Kramer vs. Kramer” set in Prague, in 1988-89, at the dawn of the Velvet Revolution. The screenwriter, Zdenek Sverak, also plays the central character, a bachelor cellist who suddenly finds himself responsible for an adorable Russian 5-yearold. (PG, 112 minutes, in Czech)

I Van Carney completes Eagle Scout Project By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Oct. 5 Scout Van Carney dedicated his Eagle Scout Project, a fire danger sign located at the entrance of the Rappahannock Park, to the late Boy Scout leader and Rappahannock Lions’ Club .member, Paul Nichols. * “The reason I dedicated -this to Mr. Nichols is because .he was my adviser and scout master for four years and he had a big impact on my life. He was never really like an ;adult. He didn’t tell people what to do, he guided them, “ said Carney. “This was a project Mr. ■Nichols really wanted to see ‘me do. He talked about it for three or four years. “He would say, ‘Go over to Marshall or Xuray and look at a sign’.” Charlotte Nichols agreed that the project meant a great deal to her late husband and that he use to make note of attractive signs in Virginia (with Carney in mind.) “He loved what he did in scouting, and he never lost his enthusiasm for it,” she said. Carney added, “If you do something for 40 years you really have to enjoy it. People could see it, too.” He thanked the Lions’ Club for donating $275 to purchase the materials. “If it wasn’t for them this sign would not be here,” he said. On the sign is a map of the county and Shenandoah National Park and on the other side facing the road is a fire advisory sign. It is a handsome sign built with sturdy timbers and a shake roof. Carney spent only about seven hours planning the project once he decided how he wanted it to look, however, he said he raked, shoveled and dug on the two hottest days of the year to construct it. Scouts who helped him build the sign were Brady and Matt Wolfe, Ryan and Matt Ralston, Steven and Jim Clark, Ben and Aaron Price, Lane and Jennings Carney, Mike Cairns, Phillip Thomas and David Riddel. Scout leaders, Bill Ralston and Bob Cairns, and Van’s father, Jeb Carney, and Tono Gomez-Abro also helped. Hopefully, it will serve as a warning to people about whether to make fires or not, said Carney. Everyday the Washington Volunteer Fire Department changes the arrow on the fire advisory indicating the fire danger to the environment, he said. Jean Lillard, representing the Parks and Recreation Authority thanked Carney for building it in the park, and added, that he built a beautiful sign. Others attending the dedication were Leslie Nichols, Jeb, Vinnie, Jennings and Lane Carney, Rich MacWelch and Deputy Jenkins, of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, Michael and Betty Mahoney, Jessie Ludwick, Halley Romer and Nate Martin. Carney planted bushes around the sign earlier in the day. It is a consummate tribute to a man who spent most of his adult life being the scout leader for hundreds of county boys. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/MARY BETH MARTIN EAGLE PROJECT: Van Carney dedicated his Eagle Scout Project to the late Boy Scout leader, Paul Nichols. Photo Courtesy of SEAN KILPATRICK COUNTRY CHARM: A view of the living room at Fairlea in Washington, Va. where the tea for the annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale will be held. Fairlea to host tea for house tour The forty-first annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale, presented by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19. Following the tour, visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon tea at Fairlea Farm Bed and Breakfast, one of Rappahannock’s most charming bed and breakfasts. Located on Mt. Salem Avenue, Fairlea, owned by Walter and Susan Longyear, is surrounded by a working sheep and cattle farm, and is just a short walk from the center of historic Washington, Va. Fairlea is a stone house RLEP plans celebration, meeting The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the heritage of the region’s rural culture will be celebrated with music, art, food and fun at the annual meeting of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection this month. RLEP, a citizen-action organization dedicated to preserving the county’s scenic beauty and natural resources, will hold its Blue Ridge Bluegrass Celebration on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Sperryville fire hall starting at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Jim Gannon, an RLEP board member who organized the event said, “We’re inviting everyone in Rappahannock County to join together in a social evening designed to recognize and celebrate the fact that we live in one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world.” The music of the mountains — bluegrass — will be provided by the Page County Ramblers, with banjo, fiddle, two guitars and bass. Art works by students of Rappahannock County High School, on themes of mountain beauty and environment, will be displayed. Refreshments will be provided by the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, to benefit RAWL’s activities. A free dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington will be awarded in a raffle drawing. The owners of The Inn donated a dinner-for-two gift certificate to RLEP to use as a fundraiser. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for $5 each, you must be present to win. During a brief business meeting, members will vote to elect a board of directors for 1998. Board From Page A1 under new guidelines since July 1. The process is both simple and complex. * Burke said that the number of brush fires and medical rescue operations in the county justified using actual property values. Further, research 'indicates that the market value of many homes in the county exceeds the personal property tax cap. In many cases, then, owners are not paying taxes on the full valuation. By comparison, Fauquier and Orange counties, which are gradually converting to a combination paid and volunteer system, pay roughly $45,000 per employee in salary and benefits. Each fire company in Rappahannock has, on average, about 20 volunteers running calls, with a lesser number of volunteers doing support activities. The fiscal year itself is a source of difficulty. The FLB operates on a July-June fiscal year, while the fire companies operate on a calendar year basis. This doubles the amount of bookkeeping required at the company level. Each fire company develops an expense budget, based on prior year actual costs, classifying them according to a format established by the FLB. For most fire stations, operating costs have remained relatively static and predictable. Still, as Fire Chief Buddy Turnmeyer of Flint Hill Company 2 pointed out, something as unpredictable as a blown truck engine can destroy even the best planned budget because of the shortage of money available. The board establishes a ceiling for each company, tak ing into account funding available from other counties. Amissville, for example, receives 70 percent of its funding from Culpeper County, in proportion to the number, of calls answered there. Chester Gap similarly receives funding from Warren County and, if called to fight a fire in the Shenandoah National Park, Washington would be reimbursed by the federal government. Improved recordkeeping since the establishment of the board shows that some of the smaller stations’ ceilings should be raised so that distribution of funds would be more equitable. The ceiling is divided into more specific subcategories that, until this year, were also capped. Personnel turnover and equipment damage causes the amount of money needed to vary each fiscal year. Records for FY96-97 show that actual expenses for every company exceeded the FLB authorization. Short-falls in the fire levy were offset by individual voluntary donations and mqjor fund raisers, such as weekly bingo games and annual carnivals. Burke estimated that outfitting a single firefighter in a complete set of running gear costs approximately $1,200. That outfit (boots, coat, helmet, etc.) has to be fitted for the individual wearing it and has a useful life of about five years. Companies generally assign their best equipment to their most active, and thereby most endangered, volunteers and try to pass used equipment down to less active or younger members still in training. The current budget process does not involve longrange or strategic planning typical of true budget devel opment. The budgets are actually a compilation of actual expenses from the prior six month period, with long-term capital expenditures accounted for the duration of the loans. The fire chiefs meet twice a year to discuss their budgets and present them for preliminary review by the RFRA Chiefs Committee. Members who are more experienced advise and train less experienced members so that their presentations are clear and concise. They also review each individual bill submitted for reimbursement. Only a biannual rollup from each company is submitted to the FLB. If the company’s justification is incomplete or the FLB has additional questions that require research, the board can table an individual expense for review later. Budget development is gradually becoming more sophisticated as chiefs become more skilled in prioritizing and formally justifying their companies’ needs. Improved computer accounting software in use at each station is helping, too, although computer upgrades themselves constitute a significant expense not covered by the fire levy. After presenting their budgets to the FLB, each fire chief and company treasurer must then repeat the process for the county board of supervisors. The board of supervisors can also overturn decisions made at the FLB level. There are alternatives to the fire levy and FLB system. Some counties and hospitals are billing people for services, such as ambulance trips, to offset costs. Burke is opposed, particularly for the general homeowner. “That’s not volunteer anymore. We do this as a service to the community,’’ he said. with what The Washington Post described as “killer views.” It overlooks the meadows dotted with grazing animals and in the distance, the rolling mountains. The house was built by Judge and Mrs. Rayner Snead. (She was an originator of the house tour and flower sale.) Fairlea Farm is located on the old Rappahannock Fair Grounds and remnants of the old fair grounds still remain. The gazebo was built from the roof of a judging stand and the old showing barns are still used for storage. For the past five years, Fairlea has been an active bed and breakfast. And this is the second year the Longyears have offered their home for the house tour tea. The family has enjoyed guests from places far and wide and judging from the number of returning guests, they have enjoyed the Longyear’s gardens and cooking and the family’s hospitality. Just up the street from Fairlea, finishing touches are being put on the dried flower arrangements that will be offered for sale during this year’s house tour. The parish hall at Trinity Episcopal Church is bursting with arrangements ranging from the petite, to sizes ideal for a large dining room centerpiece. The beauty and quality of these pieces reflect the talent and experience of the artisans who have made them, many of who have been designing arrangements for most of the tour’s 41 years. The arrangements will be offered for sale beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Visitors interested in buying dried flower arrangement are encouraged to visit the parish hall early, as the arrange ments tend to sell quickly. Prices begin at $2 for pill box sized creations, with a large number of displays being offered in the $30 to $40 range. The arrangements offer an outstanding value for visitors interested in accenting their home with a piece of hand-crafted elegance. A lucky visitor to the house tour will win a queen-size American sampler quilt created by county residents. It will be on display at the parish hall on Oct. 18 and 19. The drawing will be held Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $2 each or a set of six for $10. House tour hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Afternoon tea will be served at Fairlea Bed and Breakfast from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on both days and is included in the $10 ticket price. Call 675-3500. Celebration of science planned During the month of November, the Rappahannock County Elementary School will be having a Celebration of Science. The topics to be studied by each grade level during the month of November are listed below. Contact Amy Gubler at 987-8259 if you have any related resources or are interested in helping with activities in the classrooms. Art and music class volunteers are needed as well. Kindergarten will be studying the letters P, M and T. They will have science experiences that correlate with those letters. They will investigate mold and pumpkins. First grade will study how toys work. This will involve push, pull, magnets, moving air and moving water. Second grade will be studying the changing states of matter. Third grade will learn about habitats and environments, the adaptations of animals and the diversity of plants. Fourth grade will study electricity: circuits, magnetism and static electricity. 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Gilmore From Page A1 After law school, he worked for a decade in private practice as a litigation attorney, mostly in his own firm. In 1987, he ran successfully for commonwealth’s attorney of Henrico County. Four years later, when he decided he wanted to keep the position, no one opposed him. Two years after that, he became Virginia’s attorney general. When he resigned from office in early June to run for governor, he left knowing that he also had made his mark on broad public policy. “I’ve kept my promises. We reformed the juvenile justice system and stood against domestic violence.” It is on the basis of his track record that Gilmore says people now can trust him to keep his promise to end personal property taxes — the controversial centerpiece of his campaign for governor. “I do what I say I’m going to do,” he said. He made it clear, however, that his first priority is education. His education package includes hiring 4,000 additional elementary school teachers, creating report cards on the quality of schools, and starting a New Century Scholars program to provide $2,000 postsecondary education scholarships to Virginia students based on merit. Only after his $420 million in education proposals are funded will he address his tax reduction program. Gilmore is adamant about its chances for success. “We can afford it, and we will do it. We’re going to have $5.5 billion in new revenue in this state over the next four years.” “Traditionally, politicians don’t tell the people of Virginia that. They let it kind of grow, and then all of a sudden, it appears magically in big surpluses, and the General Assembly spends it.” “I’m being square with the people of Virginia. We know what the growth rate’s going to be like. We’re going to have that money. And I’m going to take a billion of it and put it aside and eliminate the personal property tax .” Council From Page A1 survey form to collect baseline data for the committee. Herd plans to meet again with the steering committee to test the draft form before it is distributed and to decide how widely it should be distributed. Herd favors a statistical sample to ensure validity of the data. Van Dort also presented the findings of an independent financial audit of the town’s funds and reviewed her progress concerning the purchase of a backhoe for the town’s tractor. Both Councilmen Peter Skowronski and Forum From Page A1 bombast of his nemesis, Paul Asciolla (D). However, with his supporters in the audience outnumbered by Asciolla’s by a margin of perhaps two-to-one, Katzen endured a long night. Before it was over, Asciolla called Katzen a liar three times, and a hypocrite at least once. Katzen’s introductory remarks consisted of listing several pieces of legislation he supported or co-sponsored while serving in the Virginia General Assembly. Mentioned were the elimination of parole, cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay, and the reduction of violent crime and the number of welfare recipients. After identifying himself as a teacher, parent and school board member, Asciolla immediately started in on Katzen, criticizing the incumbent for months for not signing his (Asciolla’s) pledge to vote against vouchers for private school students. Asciolla then listed a number of Katzen’s — and Gov. George Allen’s — failings. The candidates also addressed the issue of the elimination of personal property taxes. Katzen, who supports the Jim Gilmore plan, said that growth in the state economy would allow funds to be returned to localities to replace the tax. Asciolla was skeptical that the money — if it were indeed there — would ever come back to the communities that needed it. 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The firm of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, Certified Public Accountants, conducted an indepth financial audit of the town’s financial records. They found last year’s accounting practices to be essentially sound. The August 27 report covered the fiscal period ending June 30 of this year. It recommended establishing certain expense line items within accounts. The auditors suggested that water funds and town funds be separated in order to “help show the real income or loss of the water fund.” The next planning commission meeting will be held Oct. 27. Councilman Steve Critzer chairs the planning commission, not the ARB as reported in last month’s town council article. ARB chairman is Ed Barton. County Health Department team members will continue to try to contact property owners and residents regarding the sanitation survey. The Alternative Wastewater Symposium is on target for Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the fire hall, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tompkins, who spear headed the event, hopes that the meeting will be well attended. It will include displays and discussions by vendors, short presentations by specialists and government representatives, and an open question and answer period. The different technology options have been highlighted in previous issues of the Rappahannock News. Tompkins prepared a letter on behalf of the council to engineer Roger Cronin of Richmond-based Greeley and Hansen requesting advice regarding the town’s water treatment plant. Letters from Allegheny Power and the Virginia Rural Water Association had been forwarded to Cronin for his review and evaluation. Tompkins reported that Cronin’s response would be presented at the next council meeting. Consideration of appointing a new member to the Town Planning Commission was tabled for another month, while Jay Monroe’s appointment as town architect was extended by unanimous vote. Mayor Willis presented new business, relating tourists’ concerns about the condition and location of a town monument on town property between the old town hall and McCarthy’s office. The council ultimately decided not to move or change the monument. Copies of the financial audit report are available from Kaye Kohler in the town hall. Class From Page A1 long-term results of pollution. Chemical testing doesn’t tell you what happened two weeks or two months go, he said. The class hopes to monitor the stream again next spring. “I should go back to high school if learning is like this,” said Craig Honeycutt of the Everything Band. He came to raise his own awareness of the river, he said. Hunt Harris, director of Ragged Mountain Resource Center, Joyce Sours of Friends of Page County, Mary Bittinger, water monitoring coordinator for Rappahannock County, Sue Smoot and Lisa Betz, water monitoring volunteers, also watched with interest. Gilliam, never at a loss for words when sharing his knowledge about Virginia’s plants and animals, said he has written and received 15 grants. Gilliam told the class about a river polluted with nutrient run-off where the water looks pink from the number of aquatic worms feeding there. “You have to sneak up quietly and then clap your hands,” he said. “The water turns brown immediately when they hide at the bottom.” Beth Gall, RCHS earth science teacher, said she is applying to the Rappahannock County School Board for 15 field trips this year including the Fauquier Outdoor Lab, Shenandoah National Park Air Quality Monitoring Station, Sperryville Waste Water Treatment Plant, Thornton River, North Anna Nuclear Power Plant and Zuckerman’s Recycling in Winchester. Gall said the class chose to enter the Envirothon, a program sponsored by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, where a team of five students and a coach study forestry, soils, aquatics, wildlife and environmental issues throughout the year. In the spring competitions will begin at the district level. 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► Neighbors/B2 ► Obituaries/B8 ► Classifieds/B6 ► Real Estate/B8 October 15, 1997 Countryside Section B Rappahannock News Staff Photos/CARL EBORN ARTISTRY IN TILE: Roberta Wagner, who creates paintings with ceramic tiles, with one of her watercolors, which was used for inspiration in designing her tiles. Above, a close-up of one of the many tiles Wagner has designed. It shows the variations and textures she manages to reproduce after exhaustive research and hours spent testing glazes, and shape variation. PaInting wiTh tHe: The art of RobERTA Wagner By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Roberta Wagner always wanted to work big. As a painter she couldn’t get the texture and three-dimensional quality she longed to create in her paintings. “I’ve finally found the direction I want to go with my art,” she said of her work with tile. She has found a medium with which she can “paint” on a grand scale. Nothing, for her, is too large a space. Her paintings, done primarily in watercolor, with touches of ink and acrylic, had to be created quickly and were limited to about a four foot by four foot canvas. This limit in size and time frustrated Wagner who wanted more space — and time— to create. She began studying painting with her aesthetic mentor, Vally Possony in 1986. He introduced her to pottery and after his death in 1994, Wagner began to experiment with the idea of “painting” with tiles. After conducting over 3,000 glaze tests, she has a wall of thousands of small tiles that appear as a veritable rainbow along the room of her studio off Mt. Salem Avenue, and which tell her how to re-achieve a desired effect. More important than the three-dimensional representations of her tests is what she calls her “glaze Bible,” a writ ten account of every test she has ever done, complete with results, including variations achieved and mistakes that turned out to be real finds. She works with porcelain and stoneware and said differences in the clay which is used, in mixing glazes and in firing the tiles give varied results, but they “don’t always turn out the way you think they will. It takes a lot of working with the glazes.” The culmination of this effort is her current work in progress _ a proposal for a nave in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. She has conceived a design for the small room, completely tiled, done in textures and shades which (from floor to ceiling) approximate the changes in color from the earth to the sky. “The space will have to have a meditative feel,” she said. Each individual tile is, in itself, a work of art _ a small painting, separate and unique. The whole is a marvel of design, ingenuity and inspiration. It will (if her proposal is chosen) take a year to complete and measure 1,000 square feet. lb date, she has finished a piece of the whole, measuring approximately two feet by 15 feet. But in that piece one can see the idea for the whole take shape. With the help of her computer program, which she uses for design and patterns, the components become one work (made up of many smaller works). Wagner calls it “putting art into your environment.” She has said that she hopes her work “will give a glimpse into another world, a moment of wonder, joy, or quiet contentment.” She believes one of the things which makes people interested in her work is the fact they can come and view the process. Her plans for the future include giving classes in tile making to interested area residents and tourists. She is interested in doing other commission work for gardens, pools, offices, homes or other types of buildings. The tiles are fired at a very high temperature and are “frost safe” she said, so they’re suitable for outside areas. While her goal is to work big, she will also be creating some smaller pieces which people could purchase. Wagner said she has always had an interest and fascination with old tiles but, she has never seen anyone do with tiles what she is doing. “Others paint tiles and decorate them. Mine are pieces of a whole, shaped individually to fit together in patterns to create a work of art.” Rather than being ornamentally pretty, they elicit feelings in those who view them. • * The fascinating and unusual world of B.J. Harlan By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New Staff Writer Barbara Jean Harlan is an artist with warmth, Southern charm and who displays a tremendous sense of humor in her work and life. Her enormous ability to paint and sculpt is combined with her skill as a literary humorist to produce refreshing, fun pieces with a rhythm for life. She says Writing is her other passion and the titles of her art works are an expression of that love. The Middle Street Gallery’s “Gourdzilla, Eats Little Washington,” by Harlan runs Review until Oct. 26. Life itself is not a joke to someone who was bom a diabetic and at 43-years-old has undergone the trauma of a pancreas (which cured her diabetes) and two kidney transplants. Perhaps, as she said, “The bizarre “health stuff” made me realize that life is short, so go for it.” She said she cheers herself up with big, ridiculous paintings. Harlan paints with a fastdrying mixture of oil paint and lacquer. She uses the technique of Rembrandt and the old masters who painted with many layers of glazes to achieve a luminous quality as if light were emanating from the canvas itself. She said she paints the backgrounds as if doing abstract paintings that could easily be reduced to geometric shapes and lines. “I try to stay loose with the foregrounds when working with the relatively fast drying paints,” she said. An oil painting on wood panel, “The Rabbit Ibid Me to Kill Her,” is a bigger than life, white rabbit seemingly squeezing its way out of the painting and over the edge of the frame. The rabbit appears to be deeply contemplating something mischievous. The grasses, flowers and Celtic sounds Photo Courtesy of WENDY WEINBERG Allison Barnes, left, and Linn Barnes will perform Celtic music on a variety of authentic instruments — including the lute, uillean pipes (Irish bagpipes), Celtic harp and guitar — featuring the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Gallicia on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington, Va. They also plan to perform stories, ancient lore and poems in addition to music. Tickets are $14 with reservations and $15 at the door. Students under 18 pay $7. Call 675-1253 or e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. leaves in the foregrounds of Harlan’s paintings are vibrant with crisp detail. As the eye is led into the distance, the landscapes become grayer and fuzzier and has the misty quality of Chinese landscape paintings. Harlan’s love for animals is obvious. “Animals have low stature in our society and in the world might is right,” she said. A four-foot fantasy bird, “Darwin,” greets visitors to the show. It looks like something from a Dr. Seuss book with its polka-dot and pink feet and long, heavy tail. Small sculptures include laboratory rats with long pink tails and smiling green snakes. Harlan’s sculptures are constructed from tree limbs and wood and are joined with wooden dowels. She said she does not use metal nails or screws. The whimsical series of gourd sculptures including “Gourdzilla,” “Gourden of Eden,” and “All Agourd!” give Mother Nature what Harlan calls the “K-mart look.” She said, “I like the shapes because they are random and governed by nature. I think I would describe them by saying, finally, humor gets the respect it deserves.” Harlan’s work is highly symbolic with Biblical animals and scenes making the viewer slightly uncomfortable with her view of reality. “The Lamb Shall Lie Down with the Lion (but he won’t get much sleep),” is an oil polymer on wood panel painting of the classic Christmas card scene with the lion and lamb, but this lamb is fragile, helpless and obviously aware of his grim future. The powerful lion looks down at the little lamb with an intense stare. The painting technique is excellent as well as the placement of the animals. The series of computergenerated animal prints called her “Bestiary” are full of references to mythology and includes symbolism attached to the animals during different times in history and in different cultures. A series of ant prints includes “ANTic,” “ANTisocial,” “ANTigravity” and “ANThem.” The favorite subject in the show, according to Harlan, is the vineyard. She said she has received numerous commissions for her wine motif furniture. There is the “Table Wine,” a table top painted with grapes on a black steel base and “Stool Samples,” bar stools with grape tapestry seats and painted backs on black metal legs. “Vinters’ Nightmare,” is a beautiful oil on wood panel with goats wandering around a vineyard munching grapevines. There are the equally charming tables, “Tiger in the Jungle,” “A Tbo Small Giraffe Table,” “Ribitable,” with frogs and “Jungle Dining” table. Harlan is a native of Atlanta, Ga. and attended Stevens College in Columbia, Mo. She attended art school at the University of Georgia and 14 years ago married Timothy Harlan. She put him through medical school with her art work, she said. They moved from Atlanta to Front Royal three years ago to be in the country. Rappahannock News Sta« Photos/MARY BETH MARTIN BEAST OR FOWL? B.J. Harlan with one of many interesting works of art she now has on exhibit at the Middle Street Gallery.

Church \Activities Musical concert slated There will be a gospel music concert on Saturday, Oct. 18 at The Theatre on Gay Street to benefit Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA). The concert will feature David Clanagan and Free Spirit, The Promise Land Youth Choir, Yolanda Deane and Heaven’s Lighthouse Gospel boys. There will be no admission fee, however donations will be accepted for RAA. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 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. Revival at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church Oct. 20-24 at 7:30 each evening. Evangelist Don McCann from Kingsport, Tenn. will be preaching. Special singing will be featured each evening and a nursery will be provided. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Mornipg Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting 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. Anniversary celebration The Macedonia Baptist Church will celebrate Rev. James Price’s 26th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Rev. Grady Fennell will be conducting the 11 a.m. service and the Rev. Alfred Woods, choir and congregation from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Front Royal will be the guest for the 3 p.m. service. All are welcome. 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Anniversary, homecoming set Black Oak Regular Baptist Church located on Rt. 729 will be celebrating their 70th anniversary with homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 26. Elder Nelson Pettit of New Market and a former pastor will be bringing the message for the 11 a.m. service. Other ministers have been invited and are expected to attend. All members, former members and friends are urged and invited to attend says Pastor Wayne Richards and his congregation. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 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. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 19 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. Cooking and crafts Photos courtesy of HAZEL ZINN-DAY The 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club had fun making pumpkins and “monster hands” made out of popcorn and candy corn at the October meeting under the volunteer leadership of Mrs. Judi Burke. Here Molly McCarthy and Allison Antony get ready for the finishing touches on their pumpkins. Alexander Neill-Dore and Jesse Palmer make their “monster hands." Conners entertain Charles Cline has returned to his home in Cape Coral, Fla. after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Joining them for dinner on Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline of Fredericksburg. Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper was a Sunday guest of her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Madelyn Jones attended a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship meeting at McLean Baptist Church on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest returned home on Monday after a visit of several days ifi Lancaster, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert Falls, Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt were among those attending The Heritage Festival in Luray on Sunday. They enjoyed dinner at Brookside Restaurant before returning home. Peregorys and Heflins vacation in Florida Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Crystal and Jacob returned to their homes on Castleton Ford Road on Sunday evening after a ten day vacation to Florida. They visited Disney Land, Magic Kingdom, Sea World and Gato Land. Disney Land is in the midst of celebrating their 25th anniversary and because of the fact that Mrs. Heflin had been there twentyfive years ago she was selected from the thousands of people to participate in one of the floats and her children were selected to appear in the “First Program of the Character Show.” The group spent Thursday at Daytona Beach and en route home stopped over in Waterberry, S.C. They reported a great trip and the children just had a ball, but all are glad to be back home and thankful for a safe trip. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Sterling Webb, who passed away at Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Monday and was laid to rest in Black Oak Regular Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday. Sympathy also to the family of Mrs. Charlie (Virginia) Dodson who passed away on Tuesday at Loudoun Hospital Center, Leesburg and her burial in Fairview Cemetery on Friday. Mark your calendars now for Saturday the 18th from 5 until 7 p.m. and attend the Salem Volunteer Fjre and BOSTON Rescue Department’s spaghetti dinner with the menu consisting of spaghetti, meat sauce, toss salad, french bread, desserts and choice of drinks. Please come out and support your department. Adult price is $7 and children 6-12 is $4, under age six, children free. Call 825-9112 for any other information. Down on Route 707 we would like to extend birthday wishes to Serena Waddell whose day is Saturday and to her brother Joshua who celebrates today, Wednesday, and belated wishes go out to Mrs. Carolyn Sisk whose big day was yesterday. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have theii monthly meeting Oct. If tomorrow at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Anyone in our area whc might be interested, The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association wil meet Thursday, the 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpepei Extension Building, comer o West and Davis Street. Flint Hill residents honored on birthdays Grady Vest, Crystal Werner and Joshua Werner celebrated their birthdays on Sunday at the home of Doris and Grady Vest. Others present for the event were Mark Werner, Jared Werner, Ethel Nicholson, Christine Vest, Renee and David Calisto and Nikki, Allen and Kim Vest, Victoria and Kirkland. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Oct, 19 at 8:45 a.m. Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. was a recent guest of her grandmother Barbara Gentry. Mary Blaisdell has returned to her home after being a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Jeanetta Pullen at this writing is a surgical patient at Fauquier Hospital. We wish them both a speedy recovery. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard on Sunday was Edith Graves and Wayne Graves. Saturday visitors were Clyde Lillard, Mabel Lillard and Frances Bradford. Wednesday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers. 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 Hitt, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER. 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'But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well." (Matt. 6:33) With God as your focal point, you will find the wisdom to arrange your life beautifully. Worship each week. God is the Master Creator. Scr ares Selected 5v The American 5c<e Society Jcovr.fjm 1997 (VMftrtV iiiams \e.\soaoef S«rv-ce« ° C So* 8005 ChariottMviito VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St.• Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering . Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Youngsters attend Baptist conference The following group from the Washington Baptist Church attended the Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center weekend in Lynchburg, Victoria Hudson and Josh Warner of Huntly, Jeremy Borgens of Warrenton, Nichole Laws, Bobbie Jo Brown, Kathryn Batis, Jesse Keyser and Houston Haynes of Washington. Adult chaperones were Mrs. Gretchen Long and Skip Giles. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett returned home on Friday after spending a week with her daughter and family Captain and mrs. D.C. Welling in Fairfax Station where she enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in their school activities. Happy birthday to John Clark Jr. on Oct. 24 and Mrs. Mae Smoot on Saturday, Oct. 18. Congratulations to Michelle Atkins and Charles Jenkins Jr. who were united in marriage on Saturday at the Amissville Baptist Church. Mrs. Sarah Brown, Miss Amanda Brown, Miss Lucy Burnham and Mrs. Ruth Clark were among the guests attending the Atkins-Jenkins wedding and reception on Saturday. The deacons of the Washigton Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. We want to wish Mrs. Jeanette Pullen of Flint Hill a nice recovery. She is a surgical patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Recent visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Sarah Latham of Amissville and Mrs. Della Menefee of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg were Sunday guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins and they enjoyed the 28th annual Page County Heritage Festival in Luray. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason of Centreville to the celebration of Navy Day at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was the 222nd birthday of the Navy. They had lunch at a near by restaurant in D.C. Please call me with your news for this column. Have a good week and enjoy the Fall foilage! Williamson family announces arrival • Proud parents Jennifer and Richard Williamson of Amissville are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Anne Faith Williamson, who was bom on Sept. 14 at 1:17 a.m. in Fauquier Hospital and weighed eight pounds and 12 ounces. She was welcomed into the family by proud sister, Pamela, and big brother, Philip, and grandparents Janice Perkins and Howard Williamson. Congratulations on your new addition! Happy birthday wishes go out to two lovely young ladies who are the granddaughters of Amissville grandmother Jane Weaver. Miss Maggie Ellen Riley’s birthday was Oct. 8 and her sister, Miss Phyllis Rae Riley, had her big day on Oct. 13. Grandmother and grandpa send both Culpeper girls lots of love and wishes for many special days to come. With numerous residents sick with a virus, the flu, aller gies, or sinusitis, it seems we are constantly hearing of another community friend missing a day of work or school. We wish everyone a speedy recovery, but we need to keep Louise Smith and George Kid well, both were recently hospitalized, as well as Ron Bochette’s father in our prayers. Rappahannock and Culpeper County Health Departments have scheduled flu clinics for the month of October. The cost is $10. Special thanks is extended to each Rappahannock Board of Supervisor member for voting unanimously to match, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 in donat ed funds to the Rappahannock Athletic Association to replace equipment lost in the fire at Stuart Field. How many residents remember when the Emporium was the school for Rappahannock County students. The blackboards are still in place on the walls and the old lights still hang from the ceiling...for now. The doors will soon be closing on Sperryville’s landmark. It will be interesting to see how the new tenants put this historic place to use. Please leave your news in the box at the front of Hackley’s Store before noon on Sunday. Breakfast and lunch school menus RCES Monday, Oct. 20: ' Breakfast: donut or : (Jereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 21: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Oct] 22: little Smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Oct. 23: sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Oct. 24: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Oct. 20: Lunch: chicken pattie on bun, hot pretzel, potato rounds, buttered peas and fresh apple wedge. Tuesday, Oct. 21: beef taco pie, bread sticks, corn on the cob, green beans and chilled mixed fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 22: oven fried chicken, biscuit/butter, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and apple pixie pie. Thursday, Oct. 23: beef barbecue on bun, brownie, hash browns, cole slaw and pineapple and oranges. Friday, Oct. 24: spaghetti, garlic bread, garden salad/dressing, buttered com and chilled pears. RCHS Monday, Oct. 20: steak’ums/cheese, french fries and cherry cobbler or cheese pizza, french fries and fruit. Tuesday, Oct. 21: golden fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, homemade apple crisp or hamburger on bun or tuna salad and hash browns. Wednesday, Oct. 22: chili con came, vegetable sticks, chilled fruit and hot cinnamon bun or grilled ham and cheese or turkey sub. Thursday, Oct. 23: spaghetti, tossed garden salad, apple pixie pie and hot garlic bread or fish square on bun or hot dog and potato rounds. Friday, Oct. 24: taco’s, baked potatoes/cheese, choice of fruit and yellow cake/chocolate or pizza, french fries and fruit. Sperryville residents entertain, visit ' Miss Heather Aylor and Lee Ayers of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. Mrs. Lillie Corbin was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. 'Bernard Jenkins and Angie. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. ; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Mrs. Helen Coffey has recently returned home from a stay at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton and Amber Dodson were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany attended the annual Page County Heritage Festival on Saturday. Area residents are reminded to shop at local Sperryville merchants as special sales will continue throughout the month of October. Residents are also reminded that this weekend is the annual House Tour and Dried Flower sale. Viewtown social notes ' Sympathy is extended to the Webb family upon the passing of Mr. Sterling Webb last week. |: Mrs. Helen Edwards and David Dove of Manassas were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Birthday wishes are extended to Shirley Dodson who celebrated her day on Sunday the 12th and to Richard Settle who celebrated on the 11th. Ashley Kilby of Eggbomsville was a Saturday overnight guest of April Reid. '' Susan Weaver of Culpeper Officer Earley completes port Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michelle V. Earley, daughter of Randall E. and Katherine A. Earley of Chester Gap, recently completed a seven-day port visit to Haifa, Israel, currently on a six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. ;; The 1992 graduate of • Rappahannock High School joined the Navy in March 1994. was a Monday guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and also visited with her father, Charles Dodson Jr. No Car Taxes! VOTE Gilmore Hager Earley Katzen 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 Marriage announced Jamie Whorton and A wedding shower will Timothy Vance of Castleton be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 were married Sunday, Oct. p.m. at the church. 12 at Massanova The couple is currently Pentecostal Chruch. residing at Rixeyville. (Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt 29 South, Culpeper j*. 825-1037 ABERDEEN Wednesday Night Prime Rib <£ J -1'' Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato &. Onion Rings $10.95 Upcoming Events Benefit dinner, auction set Boy Scout Troop 200 of Flint Hill is holding an all-youcan-eat spaghetti dinner and celebrity auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. The dinner will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and will be followed by the auction at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Cost is $3 per person. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School Library on Thursday, Oct. 23. Dr. David Gangel will be speaking. All are invited. Fall festival dinner set The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is sponsoring its annual Fall Festival dinner on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Rappahannock Elementary School. Come early, stay late, bring a date and have a feast of roast turkey, dressing, mash potatoes, gravy, peas, garden salad, homemade biscuits and a variety of desserts and beverages. Prices are adults $8 and children eight and under $4. The meal will be prepared bv pat Jenkins and Comnanv. Kolya to be shown The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present Academy Award winner, Koyla, on Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. Kolya is a sort of a Czech “Kramer vs. Kramer” set in Prague, in 1988-89, at the dawn of the Velvet Revolution. The screenwriter, Zdenek Sverak, also plays the central character, a bachelor cellist who suddenly finds himself responsible for an adorable Russian five year old. The cellist slowly grows out of his selfishness, and his love for this child who doesn’t speak his language points to the new, boundary less world that’s about to open up. (PG, 112 minutes, in Czech). Potluck dinner scheduled The Mother’s Coop and children’s play group 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 Cindy Alexander at 987-3125. Book Fair scheduled Rappahannock County Elementary School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and continuing through Monday, Oct. 27. The Book Fair will be open from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. each school day, and open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 to coincide with the Parent Teacher Conference. Don’t miss the Scholastic Book Fair coming to RCES on Tuesday, Oct. 27. For more information, call Aney Massie at 987-8259 during school hours or call the school hot line at 987-9316. Halloween activities planned The Rappahannock Farmers Association and the Rappahannock Athletic Association presents a haunted bam and hay ride at Hungry Run Farm. “Come join us for some Halloween fun on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., “ said an organizer. For more information call 937-5367. Healing Arts activities On Oct. 16, Enjoying Your Stepfamily will be the topic will Bertha Scholten, M.Ed., LPC, NCC. 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. Sharyn Nicholson and experienced practitioners will offer short, gentle therapeutic sessions for kids, the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. All events will be held at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center and additional information may be obtained by 987-7204. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its October meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. For information contact Ann Harman at 364-4660. Local drug abuse alternatives Most teens desire involvement in meaningful activity. Come join in on a community dialogue to explore ways we can assist in curbing local drug abuse. Tfeens, adults, seniors and others who can speak about providing other options and the needs of our adolescents are welcome to attend on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rappahannock Healing Arts. Call 987-7204 for information. House tour planned The annual Rappahannock House Tour sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church will be held Oct. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. on Sunday. Once again, there will be three houses on tour, a tea and the famous dried flower sale. For information call Charlotte Nichols, 675-3500 or Louise Eastham, 675-3550. Stained glass class set Stained glass class offered for beginners and intermediate students will begin Saturday, Oct. 18 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Also Monday, Oct. 20, Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Classes will run for six weeks, include all supplies for $125. Anyone interested call Pattie Brennan at DeDanann Glassworks 987-8615. ADHD support group As a follow up to last month’s meeting, a monthly support group for parents of children with ADHD has been formed. The October meeting will be on Tuesday, the 21st from 7 to 8 p.m. at Rappahannock Healing Arts. Come share your own personal story, collect resources and plan for future speakers. Call Carol Lucking at 987-7204 for details. Flu clinics scheduled The following dates and hours have been scheduled for flu clinics at the Rappahannock County Health Department: 8:30-11 a.m. on Oct. 20; 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 8:30-11 a.m. on Oct. 28. Halloween party planned The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will have a Halloween party at the fire hall on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Ragged Mountain activities On Oct. 16, Full moon hike of Old Rag Mountain and on Oct. 18 Rappahannock Water Monitoring Network meeting at the Rappahannock 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 on all activities call 9873366.

Colonial Dames enjoy Jamestown history presentation By CALVERT HITT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Members of Thomas, Lord Culpeper Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century learned much about the current activities at Jamestown as they met at the Culpeper Country Club on Oct. 1. Nancy Squire of Emporia updated the group on the plans for the upcoming 400th birthday of Fort James. In 2007, it will have been 400 years since the settlers set foot on Jamestown Island. Squire expressed the fact that, “What is being done at the site is archaeologically important to all of us as it is where many of us learn about our roots.” The project now has a fulltime archaeologist and is under the supervision of the US Park Service and the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA). The fort has been reproduced. It was self sufficient, with a church, blacksmith shop, smoke house and is a live Indian village close by. Squire said that a trip to Jamestown now is a real education. One reaches the island by ferry. There are moored the three ships made to scale and if one does not look backwards to see where one came from, one can sense how the first settlers might have felt as they first saw the tree covered island. About 88,000 pieces of artifacts have been unearthed so the history of the Settlement is becoming more and more visible. There is a museum and a theater that display and explain the history. Park Rangers in costumes of the period are there to guide and answer questions. Research had shown that the first men to arrive were military men who had experienced fighting in Spain and elsewhere. They did bring some weaponry and the latest in medical supplies and copper to trade for jewelry making. They were sent by the London Company with the main thrust being to make money. Nancy Squire, who has been a frequent visitor to Jamestown, said it is an expe rience each time, for it is a continuous project that brings us closer to knowing about our heritage. As well as on sight learning, there is a six week summer workshop for teachers to learn more about the history of our beginnings in America. The November meeting of the Colonial Dames will be at Fauquier Country Club Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. when the speaker will feature Thomas Jefferson. r OCTOBER 16-19 DURING OUR 106TH ANNIVERSARY SALE WITH SAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' LIFE STRIDE DRESS SHOES Save on a selection of plain pumps, mary janes, ornamented styles and more. . r~~z Up to 20% off CHILDREN'S OUTERWEAR Save on parkas, ski coats, anoraks and dress coats tor boys and girls. E\( ludes lighhli-ight .inti themed nuteme.ir. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK MEN'S SWEATERS Crew necks, v-necks, cardigans and vests in cotton, ramie cotton and acrylic. Men's sizes M-L-XL. Reg. 16.99-69.99 50% off 2nd* MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS Buy one regular priced long sleeve oxford or broadcloth shirt and get 1 2 oft a second. 'Sin unci must be ill tVjual or lesset value:. ii&r HR™ r&r&Hmw9 F 59.99 ALL SIZES. "IRIS GARDEN" BED IN-BAG SET BY WAMSUTTA Comforter, bed ruffle, shamlsi and sheet set. Reg. 99.99. On hand stork onlv. \<> orders. 35% off SELECT BASS BOOTS "Hike" smooth toe hiker for ladies and men, Reg. 75.00 & 79.00. Men's "Brogari" handsewn moc toe, Reg. 89.00 CHILDREN'S LEVI'S' DENIM JEANS Reg. 19.99-28.99. Infant and toddler, Sale 16.99 & 17.99. Girls 4-16, Sale 16.9923.99. Boys' 4-20, Sale 17.99-25.99 29.99-39 LEVI S’ DENIM JEANS 550 relaxed fit, 505 regular fit, 560 loose fit, 567 wide leg and silverTab styles in men's 29-42. Reg. 36.99-44.99 ENTIRE STOCK NIKE' ACTIVEWEAR Choose from a selection of tees, hats, windwear separates and fleece in men's M-L-XL-XXL. Reg. 12.00-50.00 30% off ALL "HARVEST" HOME ACCENTS Includes ceramics, Halloween items, decorative flags, candles and scents, baskets, chimes and door mats. 25% off OSHKOSH B'GOSH PLAYWEAR Save on our entire stock of regular priced fall and winter knit tops, bottoms, fleece, corduroy and more. Not in dll stores. 25% off ALL MICKEY & CO* PLAYWEAR Choose from a selection of screen tops, fleece, denim and more for infants, toddlers, girls' 4-16 and boys' 4-7. 25% off HEALTHTEX' RELATED SEPARATES Regular priced jumpers, knit tops and more for toddlers, girls' 4-6x and boys' 4-7. Exdudes pant sets and coveralls 25% off MEN'S OUTERWEAR Choose from assorted styles and lengths in a variety of fabrications, including leather. 25% off KNIT AND WOVEN SPORTSHIRTS Entire stock of men's basic and fashion styles in solids and prints. In sizes M-L-XL-XXL. Reg. 11.99-45.00 25% off MEN'S DRESS SLACKS Choose from a selection of plain or pleated pants by a variety of names. Assorted styles and colors. 25% off MEN'S SUIT SEPARATES Save on assorted styles from a favorite name. Mix and match these jackets and pants for your perfect fit. 50% off 2nd* MEN'S NECKWEAR Buy one regular priced traditional or updated tie and get a second at 1/2 off. •Second lie must be of equal or lesser value. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK MEN'S LOUNGEWEAR Save on comfortable knit boxers, pants and fashion tops in a selection of styles and fabrics. 25% off ALl YOUNC MEN'S ACTIVE FLEECE Choose from solid, striped and plaid shirts with zip-necks or corduroy collars. Available in sizes M-L-XL. 25% off KNIT AND WOVEN SHIRTS Entire stock of young men's button-front and zip-neck styles in solids, stripes and plaids. Sizes M-L-XL. 25% off ALL YOUNG MEN'S SWEATERS Choose v-necks and crewnecks in assorted colors. Includes waffle henley and ski stripe styles. Sizes M-L-XL. 40% off ALL FIELDCREST TOWELS Big and Soft, Classic Royal Velvet, Eternity and Soft Touch towels. Orig. 2.49-14.99, Sale 1.49-8.99. Priced as marked. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK TRIM-THE-HOME Everything you need to bring the holidays home: ornaments, ribbon, tabletop items, wreaths and more are on sale. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK TABLE LINENS Save on our great selection of tablecloths, placemats, napkins, runners and kitchen accessories. NORTHERN FLEECE AFGHAN THROW 50 x 60" throw in very warm polyester fleece is perfect for a football game. Choose camel, hunter, navy or burgundy. Home items not available in some stores. Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! 11JRAY * (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS MON -FRI 10-8 SAT 9 8 SUM 1?-Tn q-tn WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540, 3474 820 . HOURS: MON.-SAT^l0-9; SUN.' tW

Fall gardening tips and suggestions By KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR You can reduce the number of pests on fruit trees next year by picking up and destroying all fallen fruit, branches, and leaves. Worms and other pests feed on this fruit, overwinter in the soil, and emerge in the spring to lay eggs and start the cycle all over again. Clean up home orchard t and small-fruit plantings. Sanitation is essential for good maintenance. Dried fruit or mummies” carry disease organisms through the winter to attack next year’s crop. Many of the late-maturing apple varieties, such as Winesap, Yellow Newtown, Rome Beauty, and Northern Spy, are best for storage. They can be stored outdoors in insulated boxes, straw-lined pits, or buried containers. As long as outdoor temperatures are above 10F, they should not freeze. They will however, last longer and taste better if kept in plastic bags or in plasticlined, cardboard boxes in a fruit cellar. Cardboard boxes and plastic bags must be perforated to allow for air circulation. If you are rescuing green tomatoes from a frost and plan to allow them to finish ripening indoors, be sure to select fruits that have changed color from darker green of immature tomatoes to the lighter color of the mature green stage. If picked before this color break, the tomato will rot instead of ripen. You will be on the safe side if you wait for a hint of red to appear. Use underripe fruit for pickling. Late-fall tilling can help control insects, such as com borer, com earworm, cucumber beetle, squash bug, and vine borer, because it exposes overwintering insects to winter conditions. It also makes spring soil preparation easier. When temperatures start dropping, be sure to check for any chemicals that should not freeze. Move them to a safe storage place where temperatures do not fall below 40F. Frozen liquids can break jars and split plastic containers, spreading concentrated chemicals within reach of children or pets. Fall is an excellent time for taking soil samples in your lawn and garden. Soil tests will measure the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and the levels of some of the major elements required for plant growth, such as phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. If lime is needed, now is a good time to apply it. Pine needles are like good building insulation — full of air spaces. They insulate the soil and make an ideal winter mulch for perennial flowers, small fruit plants (especially strawberries), and acid-loving shrubs and trees. Pine needles prevent alternate freezing and thawing that may heave shallow-rooted plants out of the ground, a problem especially serious with heavy soils. 25% oft ALFRED DUNNER COORDINATES "Blue Ridge'* denim pants, arctic fleece tops, vests and more in misses' 8-18. Reg. 40.00-50.00, Sale 29.99-36.99 25% off ALL LADIES' CAREER BLOUSES Novelty and basic styles by Yves St. Clair, Impressions, Claudia Richard and others. In sizes S-M-L-XL, 6-18 and 18-24VV. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK BAXTER & WELLS SPORT FLEECE SEPARATES Textured, embroidered, colorblotked styles in misses,' petite*' and women's sizes. BAXTER & WELLS SPORT FLEECE JACKET Cotton polv button front jac ket with print fleece lining. Black, navy, red, grey or oatmeal in misses' S-M-L-XL. Reg. 29.99 30% off SELECT LADIES' JEWELRY Fashion and tailored styles by Eva Graham, Signature Studio, Orion, Danecratt and Cape Classic, Selwtion mav Vdrv bv store. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' PULL-OVER AND CARDIGAN SWEATERS Misses) petites' and women's styles by Baxter& Wells, All Points, Crystal, more. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' OUTERWEAR ChoOse from wool, all-weather, fleece, berber and microfiber coats. Featured hooded style, orig. 129.00, Sale 95.99 25% off ENTIRE STOCK JUNIOR SWEATERS Save on a selection of cardigans, pull-overs and sweater vests in solids, stripes and novelty styles. 50% off 2nd* ENTIRE STOCK FOUNDATIONS Buy one bra from our stock at the regular price and get a second bra at 50% off. •Second bra must be ol equal or lesser value. 30% off LADIES' WARM SLEEPWEAR Choose from sleepshirts, pajamas and gowns. Traditional and updated styles in flannel and brushed back satin. 25% off ALL MISSES' SWEATER VESTS Save on layering options in solid and novelty styles. Available in sizes S-M-L. Reg. 14.99-29.99 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' LEE* JEANS Relaxed fit 5-pocket and side elastic styles in misses' 8-18, petites' 4-16 and women's 16-24W. Reg. 29.99-32.99 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' JUMPERS Long and short styles in yarn-dye plaids, denim and corduroy. Misses; petites' and women's sizes. 25% off KORET "HIGHLAND PARK'' GROUP Sweaters and 100% Merino wool flannel blazers, pants and skirts. Misses' 8-18. Reg. 42.00-92.00, Sale 30.99-68.99 25% off PANTS BY FUNDAMENTAL THINGS Career classics. Solid and menswear pattern pants in misses' 8-18 and petites' 4-14. Reg. 24.99-39.99 19.99 CAREER FOLDED SHIRTS BY MR. WITT AND BAXTER & WELLS Embroidered styles in stripes, prints and solids. Misses' 8-18. Reg. 24.99 25% off ENTIRE STOCK LADIES' DRESSES Save on career and dressy styles for misses, petites and today's woman by your favorite names. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK JUNIOR DRESSES Choose from a variety of solid and print casual and dressy styles in assorted colors and fabrications. 29.99-32.99 JUNIOR LEVI'S* JEANS Save on 512"* slim fit, 550 "’ relaxed fit, 565'“ wide leg or 517“ boot cut styles in juniors' 3-13. Reg. 36.99-39.99 30% off CUDDL DUDS* WARMWEAR Feei the difference. Comfortable tops and bottoms feature soft cotton next to your skin and smooth nylon outside. 40% off "SADDLE" COLLECTION HANDBAGS Medium top zip, dome satchel, fashion top zip and ring tote styles from our most famous maker in glove tanned leather. 30% off LORDS* WATCHES Save on our entire stock of Lorus" watches for men and ladies. Choose from assorted styles including Disney’. 25% off ENTIRE STOCK MARVELLA AND MONET EARRINGS Save on a selection of styles from these favorite names. 19.99 CAPEZIO FASHION HANDBAGS Save on half-flap, hobo and multi-compartment satchel styles by this favorite name. Reg. 29.00 SELECT GROUP LEATHER HANDBAGS Great savings on an assortment of quality leather handbags in a variety of styles. Reg. 29.99 SELECT ETIENNE AIGNER' SHOES Choose "Priscilla" a soft calf leather pump or the leather equestrian-influenced "Tracy" loafer. Orig. 60.00 25% off EASTLAND "BOULDER" BOOT A ladies' Tru-moc puff collar boot in bomber brown, featuring a comfort sole. Reg. 69.00 Add'l 25% off ALL REDUCED ATHLETIC SHOES Styles for men, ladies and children from Nike , Reebok , Fila and others. Selection varies by store. 25% off MEN'S WATERPROOF BOOTS Save on Nunn Bush waxy smooth or Giorgio Brutini Sport pebble grain leather styles. Reg. 79,99 15.99-23. CHILDREN'S LEE" DENIM JEANS Toddlers', boys’ 4-7, girls' 4-16 basic and fashion, boys' 8-20 regular, slim, student and husky styles. Reg. 19.99-26.99 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6

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The Times Community Newspapers will not Accept Liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up. The Times-Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Fill out the coupon below & Mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Comm unity Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 We Accept i._ 2 _ 3 _ 4 _ 5._ 6 _ 7 _ 8_ 9 _ 10, 11.. 12. 13. 14. 15.. 16. 17. 18. 19.. 20. 21 . 22. 23. 24. 25 _ 26. 27 _ 28 . 29. X). Additional Words C*c|ury » No of *ks _ C Card#_ txp Dale _ Name _ Address City:_ Suae . -Z«P. 2 bedroom cottage in Hume Va 5 miles from 66, 15 miles from Warrenton. All electric, good wood stove. Small pets ok. $550 /month plus deposit available October 1. Call September 27 and 28 for information. 540-364-2363. Brick Rambler: 8 rooms. 3.5 baths. 2 fireplaces. apartment in basement. 6 fenced acres stable $700/month. Call. Jens (540)8255534 CHARMING COUNTRY CONTEMPORARY On 7 ac 3 br 2 ba cathedral ceiling great decks 12 mi. W. of Warrenton towards Mtns Pets welcome $1100/ month Call Shelly 540-349-4941 Flint Hill, Virginia: Office space available $425 per month, includes utilities. (540)6751650. Real Estate IU For Sale Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1 Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area Toll free 1-800218-9000 Exl H-6080 for current listlnqs. 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Six acres & old house. No water or septic. $69,000. 540-987-8940 after 6pm 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Carolina on your mind? Stop dreaming and call. New waterfront community on Lake Murray Gated, large restricted lots. Waterfront, waterview available Pre-development prices. 800796-8742 Morgan County, WVa , riverfront. 5 acres, $48,000. Wooded, building site, perked. 20 minutes from Berkeley Springs. 703-430-6183 Route 66/ US 81: Family farm, upscale forever protected views. National Forest, trout stream, horses, circa 1800's house and oak bank barn. $2,600 an acre, owner financing (540)667-1781. Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newtjorn and start our family. Expenses paid Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. A Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1-800-579-1860. or collect 703-830-1341 Loving childless couple wishes to Adopt a infant. Willing to pay legal and Medical expences. Call Lynn and Micheal Collect 703-319-0402 Antiques & Collectibles Verona Antiques And Flea Market: antiques and collectibles. Route 11 across from fire house, now accepting dealer applications. PreIndian museum, open 9am to 5pm. Thursday thru Sunday. (540)2483532 32 Business Opportunities Are You Searching For a business opportunity? Pepperidge Farm can offer you that opportunity. Due to increased sales, product development and expansion, Pepperidge Farm, America's premiere Baker of bread and bread products, has a route Opportunity in the Culpepper/ Orange area If you are a self starter, highly motivated, and business driven, this opportunity is for you. If you have direct store delivery or route experience. and have sold to grocery stores and food service accounts, this is a plus. Business counseling and indoctrination included. Financial investment required. If you are interested in being associated with the name that stands for quality and being in business “For Yourself but not By Yourself," leave a message at (703)4352885, or send resume to 1506 Roundleaf Court, Reston. Virginia 20190. Earn Thousands Stuffing envelopes Send self addressed stamped envelope to: J &D, Inc 12300 Beach Nut Court, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192-?nnn Local Candy Route. 30 vending machines. Earn apx $800/day, all for $9,995 Call 1-800-998vend. 16 Real Estate For Sale Construction VI Heavy Equip 1995 Ditch Witch Walk behind Trencher: model 1820KE. excellent condition. less than 40 hours. $8,000/ firm. 1-800-7452675 Garage/Yard Moving Sale Huge Multi Family Sale: Friday and Saturday. October 17 and 18. 8 miles from Catlett. Bristersburg. off 806. Follow Signs. Giveaways 1 year old spayed Spaniel Lab mix, housebroken. free to good home with yard. Great with kids, black & white markings, free supplies. Heart-broken owners 202-626-4928. Shannon 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. Free To Good home. Large dog. Good with kids. Needs alot of room to run. Has all shots. Does tricks. Only serious inquiries. Gainesville. 703-754-3168. Giveaway: Ethan Allan couch: upholstery worn, structuafly sound. (540) 554-8849. Giveaway: Free to good’ home. Beautiful border collie. Black and white (540)349-2068. Short hair ginie pig free to good home. 3 babies. 1 adult. Take one or take them all. 703-790-8260 M Livestock For Sale ★SPECIAL* ★ SALE ★ Angus Sired Select Feeder ★ CATTLE ★ November 4 at FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK W EXCHANGE ^ INCORPORATE) Marshall, VA Sale Starts 1:30 p.m. for info call (540)364-1566 American Family Homes We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner’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 C*) Lawn/Garden 30 Equipment Wanted: 8HP or larger vertical shaft Briggs and Stratton engine for lawn mower/ tractor. Call 540347-4997 after 6pm. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Act Books; Records S1 to $20. 40 to 75% off. 540-987-9608. Amana Air conditioner8600 BTU/ HR Like new, $300. Call 703391-9128 C7 Miscellaneous vl 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. PO. Box 272, Gordonsville. VA 22942. Phone: 540-8322175. Pax: 540-8322242 Auctions Great Antique Auction Saturday, 10/18/97 . 10AM Route 13, Powhatan Courthouse. Early Country Furniture, Cupboards, Pie Safes, Accessories, Pottery, Primitives, Collectibles. J.A. Tilman, Auctioneer, VAAR348. 804-598-4352, 804-598-6144. (van 41) Antique & Estate Auction Sunday, Oct 19 12:00 Noon (Preview Saturday, Oct. 18,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) To he held at Culpeper Auction Center Another large auc tion featuring fine liimiture; Antiques; Numerous collectibles; 40+ Hummel collection; Collector plates; Sterling silver; Glassware; Estate items; Miscellaneous items including a 1985 Bav lines 18' boat w/125 hp outboard w/uailcr.. Gill for a fax or info. (540) 825-9045 Culpeper Auction Center vafcj.ss 12282 Spcnyville Pike (Rt. 522N) Culpeper; VA 22701 (540) 825-9045 AUCTION Sat., Oct 18th • 10 a.m. at Elmer’s Antiques, Sperryville, VA Directions: From the intersection of Rts 211 & 522 in Spemrille. proceed west i»iRt. 211 approx, half a mile Turn lixltl onto Rt 651 (Atkins Rd). Auction site will he .3 miles on sow left. Bill. PAYNE AUCTION signs will be posted PARENTS: Pond immediately adjacent to auction site. Respected long-time (35 years!) antique dealer Elmer Atkins is relocating and must downsize in preparation for his move. You won’t want to miss this huge auction full of antique furniture and accessories, plus lots of tools and some farm equipment: FURNTURE: (Mosi in ready lo use condition. (Wonderful tall bookcase cupboard. 2 glass doors/2 drawers/2 blind doors w/incised carvings: Excellent Eastlake dresser w/mirror & gray marble lop: Nice mah. buffet w/paw.feet. lions' heads, brass pulls: Lg. unique Murphy style cabinet - looks like a linen press, but forms table w/shelves. sm. drawers inside - definite conversation piece: Cute 4 tin pie safe; Outstanding oak Hoosier style kitchen cupboard: Fancy sm: Emp. sofa: Side-by-side oak bookcase/desk: Sweetest spindle cradle w/spool posts: WONDERFUL 6 board lg. pine blanket chest dovetailed all over; Unusual Sellers dropfront kitchen cupboard: 3 drawer oak dresser w/fancy bev. mirror Pine dry-sink: Iron beds in all sizes, baby to full: Farm tables: True Hoosier kitchen cupboard: Emp. chest w/spiral posts: Mah full length vanity: Oak buffet w/paw ft.: Distinctive oak chest w/spiral posts: Stencilled Marsh kitchen cup board: Nice open washstand w/drawer & gallery; Upright display cabinet w/many glass fronted drawers; Oak parlor stand: Pine commode. Mah dresser w/muTor; Pr pntd open top comer cupboards; Recent wormy chestnut farm table; Washstand w/towel bar. Sm pntd. kitchen cupboards; Q.A. style miiToted mah. buffet: Fancy pntd. Hoosier style kitchen cupboard: Recent lg pine Dutch cupboard (impressive): Noteworthy upright open recortVpaper file: Round teak dining rable w/6 velvet-uphol. chairs; Slate colfee/endtables; Enamel top tables: Spool beds; Brass beds: Chairs: Dropleaf dining table: Bookcases & too much more to list! EMBELLISHMENTS & INCIDENTALS: Gingerbread clocks: Great old oil lamps; GWTW lamp: Sm butcher block: Upnght butter chum; Fredericks Bras barrel chum: Prim handmade quilnng frame; Mirrored fireplace mantel: Benches. Iron butchering kettles; Old iron farm bell: Sm wood cookstove: Treadle sewing machine. Paw ft. bathtub; Some toys; Albums postage stamps: Old jars/bottles/ons. etc • Working RC Cola upnght machine. Sm iron wood stoves. Lanterns: Milk/crcam cans; Iron andirons, Pr. rough lg Gulf signs; Many pcs rough furniture & furniture parts (lots bed rails of all sons, etc etc ); Used kitchen cabinets & more' GUNS. TOOLS & FARM EQUIPMENT: Marlin Mdl 60 22 nfle w/4xl5 scope; Ithaca M66 lever action 12 e single shot shotgun; Remington 22 rifle: Repro. muzzle loader nfle: Navy Arms Co Mdl. 1875 Army 44/40 revolver. .38 revolver. 22 revolver; BB guns MANY TOOLS: Pipe wrenches: Screwdrivers: Hammers: Saws; Power took. Older shop equipment. Drill press. Delta combo lathe & table saw; Bandsaw Long-handled look FARM EQUIPMENT 1958 Int'l AI604WD Buck; Ferguson 2 pt plow; Hay fork: 3 pt htth cultivator. Rough hay wagon. Ford bed bner. Horse walker w/o motor, several good hay nngs TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID NO BUYER S PREMIUM Food served M SVFD/RS Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 VA-A.F. #330 ————J Pfi Musical 90 Instr & Equip Yamaha Alto Sax good condition played 2 years. $650 Call Kathy 703610-1906. E All new Happy Jack Liqui-vict 2X combines safety, efficacy & convenience for Monthly prevention of. internal parasites in dogs. Available at Southern States. German Sheperd Pups Black/tan and solid black. Pet/show. AKC. 35 years experience. 3 litters. $275-$300. Becks Kennels. Martinsburg W. Va. (304)229-8545. Scottie's AKC adorable babies Ready Oct. 10 $475. 540-341-4797 We got a really great response from The Loudoun TimesMirror. Compared to the calls we recieved from the other Newspapers, your paper sold our Puppies. Deborah York Leesburg, Va. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage "Action Cash" Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners. * No Equity Programs Lowest Prices * No Up Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc.' Call Nelson • 1-800-254-9506. 1ST & 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 Crosstate Mortgage. Debt Consolidation FREE. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. 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For information on how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1 -800-6785733. „ . Services CQ Home W Improvement EARLYS CARPET, INC. Rt 211. 1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 American Woods decks, gazebos, screened porches, Home improvement, licensed / bonded / insured. 703-787-8990 E 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. Volks wagon 1969 Bee tie. needs restoration, drive it home, dark blue, $1,200/ best offer (703)777-6331. Buick 1991 Skylark, 4 door, 102k miles, V6, auto, A/C. Excellent condition, $3500. 540-3494502. Cadillac DeVille 1983: blue, 4 door, electric windows, new exhaust Good condition. 80k miles. $995.00 or best offer. (304)725-0505. Chevy 1990 Lumina, A/C, 4 door, V6, 148K miles, new brakes and front tires. $1,600 Firm 703-771-0074 Chevy, 1990, Cavalier L4, auto, 4 door, power steering, air-condition, front-wheel drive $2400 703-830-9364 Cutlass 1989 Cierra, Sedan, A/C, Am/ Fm, Cassette. Front wheel drive. Immaculate!! $1,995. A terrific deal! 540-351-1063. Cutlass 1989 Cierra Sedan, A/C, Am/ Fm, Cassette, Frontwheel drive, very clean" $2795. 540-351-1063. Dodge Neon 1996: cd player. Call for details. $9,000 or best offer (540)349-3991. Ford 1990 Probe: 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 1992 Taurus Wagon: air, power locks am/fm cassette, 73K garaged, well cared for, like new, $7,700 OBO (703)777-4788 Ford 1993 Probe GT: black, 5 speed, power roof, windows, locks, alarm, alloys, cassette, lumbar seats, 96k miles $8500/ OBO. 1 owner 703-449-0393 Ford 1995 Probe GT, 4OK miles, Great condition Air-condition, cruise, power everything CD. $11,500/offer Call 703-450-9056 Geo 1993 Metro, 4 door hatchback, 5 speed, A/C, stereo, new inspection, 42+_mpg Asking $2,950 6361 Call 540-869

Classified Automotive Isuzu I-Mark 1988: turbo, 5-speed, power steering, power brakes, a/c, sunroof, $1,650 (540)338-6644 or (703) 917-6288. . Jeep 1995 Wrangler Rio Grande: soft top, 5 speed, am/ fm cassette, excellent condition, 38K, $10,900 or best offer. (540)722-5016. Jeep ‘91 Wrangler, 4 cyldiner, 5-speed, 72K, black, new top/ tires, excellent condition, $8200/ best offer. 703-7791343. 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 Sentra 1994: only 19,000 miles. Loaded with options. Very good condition. Best offer / 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. Pontiac 1996 Firebird: Black, 5 speed, 1 owner, 29,800 miles, under factory warranty Excellent condition. $12,500. 540837-2150. Pontiac 1996 Grand Am SE Sedan: 30k miles, excellent condition. $10,800. Call: (540)4398925. Pontiac Lemans 1988: 2 door, red, 4-speed, 76k miles, excellent. Sharp. All records. $1,200. Call: (703)7297502. 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. Subaru 1983 Wagon 4X4, $1200, new motor plus many new parts. Needs transmission work. 540-788-4051. Subaru Legacy Wagon 1993: 5 speed, excellent condition, a/c, ps, pw, radio/cassette. 69,000 miles; asking $9,000. (540)955-0343. Trucks Chevy 1990: 4x4 extended cab. 8’ bed, all power, red/ silver, 64k miles. $14,900. 540-9550217. Chevy Pickup 1978 C10: 6 cylinder, standard transmission, low mileage 97,000. $850. (703)820-5883. Ask for John. CJ-7, 1986, 4wd, 4 speed, 6 cylinder, less than 90,000 miles. $3800/ obo. Call 304725-8098 ask for Melinda. Ford 1987 Bronco II. 4WD, 5-speed, new inspection, good condition, 96,000 miles, non off road. First $4000. 540788-4329. Toyota Pickup 1992 5speed, a/c, am/fm cassette, bedliner and much, much more. , Meticulously maintained. . One owner. 83k miles. • $5,500 or best offer. (703)729-6806. 86 Campers/RVs Chateau 1992 Camper/ Trailer: 25 foot long. $8,500. Call for details (540)349-4439. Taurus 1976 21 foot travel trailer in good condition. Sleeps 7 full kitchen, ac, full bath with shower and sewage holding.$2200 703-4357531 Vans Ford, 1995, Clubwagon Van. 350 V8, 45,000 miles, Sell for $18,000. Excellent conditon. Pager 341-5001, ask for Chris. Grand Voyager, Plymouth 1990 Loaded, original owner. Well maintained, runs great, very clean. Great for family or hauling. $4,300 703-264-8889. 88 Motorcycles Yamaha TW200 Street/ Trail: divorced, must sell! Electric start, 500 miles, better than new. perfect condition, 3 helmets, $1,895. (703)729-8030. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor can and tmd<s Some new parts Motors. Irasmssura and parts Instated (4 purchased here) Over 2.000 cars and trucks at al tmes We Buy and Sen naming cars and trucks Open 7 days. Mon Sal 8-6 Sunday 9-S locum a at SmmpM Cufcae* H*< Server a»Mri iniLegai I v I Notices is sacking bids for i with tha following specifications: -30-40 horsepower -4 wheel drive -Diesel -Hydrostatic drive/ shuddle shift -Live PTO -5’ bucket -Ag. tires -Finish mower-rear mounted Please send bids by no later than Friday 24, 1997 to: ' Mrs. Donna Meade, Executive Secretary GWC-Piedmont Tech Center P.O. Box 999 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 10-15-97 #72787 tractor , October _ PUBLIC NOTICE REISSUANCE OF A VPDES PERMIT TO discharge to state waters and s&te CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE WATER CONTROL LAW First Public Notice Issue Date: 10-8-97 The State Water Control Board has under consideration reissuance of the following Permit and State Certificate: Permit No.: Name of Permittee: Facility Name: Facility Location: Permittee Address: Flow: Receiving Stream: Basin: Section: Special Standards: River Mile: Discharge: VA0087581 Town of Washington Town of Washington Water Treatment Plant Harris Hollow Road State Route 611 Washington 485 Gay Street, P.O. Box 7 Washington, Virginia 22747 .0061 MGD Rush River Rappahannock River Subbasin: None 4 Class III Q 6.83 Number of Outfalls: 1 Existing Industrial Discharge resulting from the operation of a water treatment plant. The proposed reissuance consists of establishing limits for pH, total suspended solids and total residual chlorine. This proposed teissuance is tentative. Proposed Effluent Limitations Suspended Solids: 30 mg/I monthly average pH (Standard Units) 6.0 minimum and 9.0 maximum Total Residual Chlorine: nondetect mg/I maximum The Department of Environmental Quality believes that the permit will protect water quality in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the State Water Control Board proposes to reissue the permit subject to certain conditions; Persons may comment in .writing to the Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Virginia Regional Office, on the proposed reissuance of the permit within thirty (30) days from the date of the first notice. Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments Only those comments received within this period will be considered. The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality may decide to hold a public hearing if public response is significant. Requests for public hearings shall state the reason why a hearing is requested, the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the public hearing and a brief explanation of how the requester's interests would be directly and adversely affected by the proposed permit action. All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying by contacting April J. Young at: Department of Environmental Quality Northern Virginia Regional Office 13901 Crown Court Woodbridge, VA 22193 Telephone No. (703) 583-3835 Following the comment period, the Director will make a determination regarding the proposed reissuance. This determination will become effective, unless the Director grants a public hearing. Due notice of any public hearing will be given. 10-8,10-15-97 *71398 / YOU’RE X GOING rHE RIGHT WAY WITH THE OrganS'Tissue DONATION Share yar life. Share your decision* For a free brochure call 1-800-355-SHARE. M Coalition on Donation Employment $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, Its not just door to door anymore. Medical/ other Insurance available. 1-800-208-6311. Ind. Rep. Bam Help/Groom Needed at breeding/ training facility. Possible riding. Culpeper. 540-825-1832 BLOCK LAYER & CREW With truck & tools to install small crawl space and slab in Warren Co. Must have exp. & references. Call Paul, 1-800821-9200 anytime. 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 needed! No experience necessary. Earn $600 per week plus benefits. Assistance in obtaining your CDL with lodging included Call 1-800-467-3806. * Earn Extra $$$ Demonstrating beautiful Gift World products at home parties. Holiday items, musicals, home decor, collectibles & more. Kelly 540-8253335 SOIL SCIENTIST Rapidly expanding Northern Virginia geotechnical engineering firm has an entry level opening for a full time position within the percolation department. A degree in Soil Science is preferred: however, we are willing to train the right person. Experience with soil mapping, land use interpretation or drainfield evaluation/relocation is preferable. Salary is commensurate with experience, full benefits will be provided. For immediate consideration, direct your phone inquiries to 703-818-1200 or fax your resume to 703-631-3599 to Pat Barbe. EOE. SYSTEMS ENGINEER Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is installation and ieilimi.il support for Blueridge customer sites. Performs system installations including: configuring server systems, loading software. configuring software, and providing systems administration and end-user training. Skill and Educational Requirements: Minimum.2 years experience in computing related field. 'Requires understanding of computing fundaments including operating systems, relational databases, anti networking. Please send resume and salary requirements to Blueridge Technologies. Inc.. P.O Box 1:10. 66-1-1 1 Zachary l'aylor Highway. Flint Hill. VA 22027.' fax: 510-675-31:10 Attn: Barbara or email: harhara@blueridge.com. (Visit our website @ blueridge.com). I Full-time & Part-time work available iCDL-A & CDL-B drivers * Warehouse Production * Flaggers | Admin.Assist. vY Receptionists Programmers »Y Accountants Bookkeepers -it Customer Service Data Entry -it Sales Aoolv today and work tomorrow! Refer a friend and receive a bonus! Saturday, Oet. IB 10 a.m. * 2 p.m. 7543 Presidential Lane (Ambassador Square Bus. Park) Manassas ABC STAFFING A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: ■Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •40IK Retirement Plan •$40,000-i- Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. . No experience necessary. You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Guy Sweredaki HEAD HOUSEKEEPER Immediate opening for responsible, energetic individual at farm home near The Plains, VA. Top pay and terrific benefits include housing and transportation if desired. Must live on site or nearby. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ms. Schilling between 106 @ fax #703-4359754, phone #703478-6666. EOE. IMMEDIATE OPENING Washington, VA company seeks a full time detail oriented person for administrative/accounting duties. Nonsmoking environment. Wage negotiable. Please fax resumes to 540-9878122 MECHANIC Working Mechanic w/ tools wanted. Contact John or Bob @ Warrenton Midas 540-341-0033 Piedmont Press & Graphics Warrenton's premier commercial printing company, has two positions available: Copy Center Manager for our Piedmont Express office on Culpeper Street and a customer service person to work in both our printing and copy facilities. Individual must be energetic, have great phone manners, be able to accurately do basic math, and be dependable. Experience preferred. 540-3474466 Restaurant Help LINE COOKS WAITSTAFF HOSTS The Flint Hill Public House is seeking friendly and motivated people to fill immediate openings. Experience preferred but will train the right individual. Some weekends and holidays required. Flexible schedules available. Excellent earning potential. Call for an interview or apply in person Mon. thru Fri. between 3-5. Ask for John or Denise Pearson. 540-6751700 The Flint Hill Public House, 12, miles south of Front Royal, Rte 522, P.O. Box 605, Flint Hill, VA 22627 or e-mail us at fhph@mnsinc.com RRCSB Residential Counselor II #8044-01, #8045-01 Full-time positions in Culpeper & Fauquier. Skill with adults with mental retardation. Day, evening, overnights, & weekend hrs. Assoc, or equivalent $19,324.5021,723. Substance Abuse Technician #7068-04 Hrly positiqns in Culpeper. Monitor consumer activities/ensure safety. Exp. in human services. $8.22/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 10/24/97, to: Human Resources RRCSB P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA Take home more 3. Eastern & National fleets. 3 year drivers can earn 31-35 cents, we'll show you how. 48753' van or flatbed, full benefits and qualcomm. Students arte 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. Too Late to Classify $4,000 Buys 1975 Maverick, 1976 Grenanda & 1971 Torino. Call: (540)6751587. Free: Adorable & Cuddly Dwarf Siberian Hamsters (sold for $9.00 each in area) 2 litter striped sable color. Call: 540-338-2852 -for more information. Giveaway: Free to good home Beautiful border collie. Black and white. (5401349-2312. Giveaway: Oak tree. You cut (carefully - near fence) and haul.' A few unknown varieties in same vicinity. Local callers, please leave message before 9:00 p.m. Long distance inquiries between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. Lovettsville, VA. 540822-9075. Giveaway: Free to good home 2 female dogs, 1 purebred Yellow Lab, one Retriever, both very friendly and love children. 540-349-2462. The Rappahannock Band Booster would like to thank everyone who helped and contributed to the yard and bake sale. Washington VA: office space available. One room business office Private entrance. 150 sq. ft. $125 per month, utilities included. One year lease Security deposit required. 1540)675-3316. I FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m , Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tues 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55. < >****************AA*-**AAAAAAJr* ‘ COME AND <C «C -C -C ■ c OUT Accustaff Incorporated ’ [ We ars looking for dependable people in the following positions: Word Processing Clerical w/ Microsoft Office Exp. Warehouse Construction Labor Production <C «C «C •( -c -t «c <c «c -t *( -c Truss Fabrication C.D.L.. Drivers Gass A&Bw/ Forklift/Picker Exp. Loading/Unloading Doors & Windows 1st and 2nd Shifts Available We Offer Competitive Wages With Excellent Benefits. For more Information call 540-829-7982 EOE/AOA »yyyy¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ Virginia Hunt Country and Orange County MAPS FOR SALE Each map measures \1Zi"x2?>" Maps available at the following locations: Fauquier Times-Democrat Warrenton, Va. 540/347-4222 Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg, Va. 703/777-1111 Clarke Courier Berryville, Va. * 540/955-1111 Rappahannock News Washington, Va. 540/675-3338 Thanks to you. all sorts of everyday i jproducts are being made from the J paper, plastic, metal and glass that you’ve been recycling. S But to keep recycling working to Jhelp protect the environment, you | need to buy those products. I S' ANSI save; So look for and buy products made from recycled materials. And don’t forget to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th. It would mean the world to us. 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Obituaries Sterling Webb County resident Mr. Sterling Webb, 88, of Castleton, died on Oct. 6 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Webb was born on Aug. 10, 1909 to the late Thomas Lee Preston Webb and Dora Ellen Stillwell Webb in Pulaski County. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife Mabel Jane Wright Webb; three sons Everett Sterling Webb of Castleton, Charles Thomas Webb and Samuel Lee Webb, both of Nokesville; eight grandchildren Dawn Renee Webb Blevins, Debra Michelle Webb Eddins, Dena Quinn Webb, Andrea Jane Webb, Dori Lynn Webb, Timothy Sterling Webb, Gary Alan Webb and Richard Lee Webb and six great-grand^ children. Additional survivors include one brother Clarence Webb of Pulaski and one sister Grace Webb Gunter of Wytheville. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 9 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Richards officiating. Interment followed in Black Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. The pallbearers were grandsons. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to the Black Oak Baptist Church, c/o Barbara Tharpe, 426 Jenkins Avenue, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Virginia Dodson Sperryville resident Virginia Adelaide Dodson, 63, of Sperryville, died Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Loudoun Hospital Center in Leesburg. Mrs. Dodson was born June 12, 1934 in Madison to the late Ira H. Brown and Gertie Nicholson Brown. Mrs. Dodson is survived by her husband Charles William Dodson and two daughters Christine V. Timbers of Etlan and Darlene Updike of Sperryville. She is also survived by six sisters Lorraine Tompkins of Tuscon, Ariz., Frances Lengel of Indianhead, Md., Teresa A. Brown of Culpeper, Marie Seale of Gordonsville, Hattie Broyles and Irene Nicholson, both of Madison; one brother Forytiss Brown of Syria and six grandchildren Justin Corbin, Shelly Timbers, David Updike, Ernest Updike, Benjamin Clark and Kelly Knight. She was preceded in death by one son Charles E. Dodson; two brothers Charles Brown and Aubry Brown and one sister Betty Wharton. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 10 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Courtney officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Marlor, Matthew Marlor, Hans Gerhard, Danny Fincham, Frank D. Brown and Bobby Timbers. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Grace Hicks Born in county Grace Elliott Hicks, 76, of Culpeper, died on Monday, Oct. 6 at Oak Springs Nursing Home in Warrenton. She was born in Rappahannock County on Dec. 28, 1920. License issued The following marriage license was issued at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Charles J. Barnes, San Diego, Calif, and Claudia Joanne Homer, San Diego, Calif. Her parents were the late William Joseph Elliott and Ada Lillard Elliott. Her husband was the late Peter Wesley Hicks Jr. Survivors include one brother John Elliott of Culpeper; one sister Helen Snyder of Culpeper and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and seven brothers. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 9 at CloreGeest Funeral Home in Culpeper. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. William Smith officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 246 East Davis Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Clore-Geest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Clifton Dodson Retired carpenter Clifton Edward Dodson, 73, of Front Royal, died Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Warren Memorial Hospital at Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Maddox Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Young officiating. Interment followed in the Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick. Mr. Dodson was bom June 12, 1924 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Ellis C. and Nellie Atkins Dodson. He was a retired carpenter foreman for Wilkes Construction in Rockville, Md. He was a member of the V.F.W. post 1860 and was also a member of the Giles B. Cook post 53 of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife Lois Jenkins Dodson; one son George E. Dodson of Front Royal; four daughters Pearl Knight of Bentonville, Ruth Ann Henry, Eleanor Airhart and Cornelia Mahoney, all of Front Royal; two sisters Lucy Catlett of Front Royal and Jeanette Jenkins of Stephens <1Sl/ozch by Randy Minter AGE AND APPRECIATION We may develop a greater appreciation of life as we age becaase there is increasingly less of it to enjoy. Just as we savor the last few morsels of a freshly baked cake that we first ate with abandon, we take in the last few years of life more closely. As Stephan Mackenna wrote, “It seems a token and habit of older age to feel very deeply the charm there is in every display of life. I love it yearly more and more - in the antics and questions of children, in the roaming of a baby’s surprised eyes, in the sparrows (now as I write) cracking seeds on the balcony...in the white shimmer of apple blossom I saw yesterday at Clamart, and in the garden there at dusk, when we walked under the chestnuts.” Just looking deeply into the moments we live, whether it is time spent with those we love or time spent alone just savoring the pleasures of being alive - this is where much of our meaning comes from. Sometimes we just wait too long to reestablish a connection with those whom we love. If you are separated by either geography or a missed connection, why not call and reopen that door? Just hearing the voice of one we love can bring peace of mind. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we try to make everything work out for you in as painless a way as possible. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. "The whole business of marshaling one's energies becomes more and more important as one grows older." -Hume Cronyn CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190James 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 City; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers were James E, Mahoney, Jr., George E. Dodson, Jr., Cliff E. Dodson, Michael S. Henry, Clifton Day, and Robert J. Henry, Jr. M.B. Wharton-Gaar Born in county Martha Belle WhartonGaar, 72, of Culpeper, died on Oct. 12 at her daughter’s residence in Orange. She was born Dec. 17, 1924 in Rappahannock County to the late Rosser and Daisy Jenkins. She was the wife of Harold Gaar. Mrs. Wharton is survived by her daughter, Daisy Atkins Strickland of Orange; two sons William Wharton of Culpeper and Raymond Wharton of Rapidan. She is also survived by six sisters Mary Woodward of Martinsburg, W.Va., Violet Wood of Amissville, Lorraine Speakes of Manassas, Helen Marshall and Susie Gallahan, both of Catlett and Cathy Brown of Culpeper. Additional survivors include 10 grandchildren. Rev. Alpheus Atkins, Jr. of Woodville is a grandson. Survivors also include 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother James Jenkins and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Alpheus Atkins Jr. and the Rev. Clyde W.R. Woodard officiating. Interment was in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Dyer, Raymond Wharton Jr., Jimmy Menefee, Charlie Jenkins, Tom Jenkins and Jack Jenkins. Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Allie Huff and wife to Sidney Gottlieb and wife, .5842 acre, Hampton District. $152,000. John E. Eckland and wife to Jonas Chamberlin, 43.0515 acres, Wakefield District. $77,500. Fellowship Assembly of God to Emory Conners and wife, .20 acre, Piedmont District. $60,000. Neal A. Jackson to Ira Chaleff and wife, 8.02 acres and 2.42 acres, Wakefield District. $150,000. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal FairHousing Act of 1 968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familialstatusornationalorigin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are availableon an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1 -800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-5438294. PermaTrml PEST AND TERMrrE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 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 i%7 Post Office Box 500 • Middieburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (703) 478-8180 Tucked into the woods by a pond you'll find this custom built new post and beam hideaway. One BR ana a huge loft, full basement, glass walls, hardwood floors, covered porch and gas FP to warm you when there is a nip in the air. MLS#CU729583C u , $99,900 Boo Ingram Falling Run Cabin, "A little bit of heaven for some very expensive earth" 18th century log plantation cabin moved and totally restored at its present location near Slate Mills. Large pond and a bit over 41 acres. MLS#MA2239999 $335,000 Philip C. Strange 937-5858 I ll ■ Enjoy the fall foliage tour of Rappahannock and stay for the rest of the year in this custom log home on 8 acres with stream flowing into your frontage on Blackwater Creek. Interior wood accents include pine flooring, beaded ceilings and some exposed log walls. Basement is plumbed/wired/insulated for finishing. 2-car garage. MLS#RP2262111 $199,900 Lynn Stone (540)825-4854 r Choose any one of these three beautiful large parcels of land near Viewtown. Buy 50, 55 or 70 acres or buy the entire farm of 175 acres. Fabulous rolling land with pastoral views. Surrounded by other large farms. New road into property and priced at a little over $3,000 per acre. Private and open. Philip C. Strange 937-5858 10.52 acres located in Western Culpeper County near Old Rag Mountain just minutes from Culpeper and Sperryville. Storage building 24x32. Partially wooded, Room for horses. MLS#CU2272554 $39,000 Call Jim Minnis 540-547-3877 COLDWeiL BAN Kef? u COLDWELL BANKER CLORE REALTORS 332 James Madison Highway Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-3300 • 1-800-825-6825 Metlo Inc. Builder/Consultcmt BJ_-i D n-t—IfKOOGvT U» IVIcKQlIo President P.O. Box 147 Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3897 . r Rappahannock / ». Custom Builder m\smce 1<?8l-Q£ Sperryville Realty SPERRYV1LLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE - 211 West, 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 28x28 retail building, fruit stand, 1.2 acre lot. $160,000 SPERRYVILLE - Woodward Road, 6 room & bath, older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Tiger Valley, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, cedar sided hone cm 5 acres. Large kitchen, laundry room, and carport. Private setting at the end of a country lane. $137,000 -♦Convenient location, private setting. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with full basement. Hardwood floors, central heat and wood stoves. Amissville area. $149,500 -*—<2.6 acres with a 3 bedroom Farmhouse. Mountain views, large yard, several outbuildings and small stable. Front porch swing. $145,000 I IU l nllMtlA f*1 I\ J\ >/•!i Eli jin M. Day, Rhai iors (540) 675^(i>linn|i"ii \ i> 1,11 1.1 f=* IB SPECTACULAR VIEWS unsurpassed in the county. Springs, rock outcroppings, mature trees, rolling land, private road, wildlife including bears, deer, turkey, grouse, and fox, all add to the quiet enjoyment of this mountain land. The 260+ acres is amazingly flat and rolling, easily accessible and is selling almost 30% below assessment! OWNER FINANCING POSSIBLE!!! For details call Butch Zindel at The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. H(540) 675-1190 (=] mm mm HOME IN TOWN Deco era home (ideally located in Town of Washington). Light, spacious charming rooms, solar-advantaged enclosed porch, large family room/studio with full bath and enclosed closet area. 3 BRs and dressing room and bath up. Separate living room with fireplace, separate dining room off new Pergo floored kitchen adds potential. Landscaped grounds, electricity and water to patio area, privately accessed garage. Large frill basement includes 'A bath and laundry area. $225,000 OVER THE HILL: Stunning home designed for comfortable living and entertaining on 38 acres near Flint Hill, VA. Interior stone fireplace, large dining area and state of the art kitchen. Cedar cathedral ceiling, wall to wall glass doors and windows optimize the mountain views, master suite with his and hers baths. 2 other well appointed bedrooms and baths, full basement, garage. $650,000 FAIR OAKS FARM: 97 acres, 4 bedroom/2 bath Farmhouse, fields, woodland, streams and pond. Mature landscaping. Country kitchen/family room, LR and DR with fireplaces, bedroom and upstairs sitting room with fireplaces, 3 other BRs and more. $450,000 STONE HOUSE in private setting convenient to Culpeper. Entry hall/foyer, handsome details, formal 22x27 LR/DR, fireplace, large kitchen, 14x44 wrap glassed porch with heat and air, game room with stone fireplace, work/laundry/store rooms. 25 acres with stream. $425,000 CONTEMPORARY on 50 acres: Good for home business, handicapped-equipped. A large creek adds beauty to the setting of this solar heated home of 5,700 sq. ft. indoor pool, large sauna, organic garden beds and more. Separate apts. possible or one large residence! Immediate sale wanted. $399,000 RAPPAHANNOCK LOG HOME: Versatile 8 room log residence. Handsome fireplaces, super country kitchen, tile floored sunroom, loft studio/library, MBR on main level, very private 25 acres, creek frontage, meadows. $369,900 ROCKLEDGE: Spectacular views from the double porches, 3 BR/3BA house on a knoll overlooking orchards and farms to the Blue Ridge. Large LR w/stone fireplaces and interior stone chimney, kitchen with wood stove, master suite w/deck, sauna and other extras on 10 acres.*$249,900 REDWOOD HOME in forest setting on 13.5 private acres just west of Warrenton. LR w/vaulted ceiling, DR with pine floors, stone fireplace MBR suite w/French doors to deck, FR and 2 other BRs. Walk-out basement w/bath. Versatile 24x45 bldg, w/utilities for bam, shop, etc. $237,500 F.T. VALLEY: Terrific views from this large custom Rambler are enhanced by bow window and glassed all season porches. LR, DR, family room w/fireplace, porches, master suite and 2 other BRs on main level Recreation room w/fireplace down plus other rooms and full bath. $275,000 VILLAGE HOME: Disabled friendly, convenience of village living yet private. Open and spacious design. LR with fireplace, kitchen w/flue for wood stove, sunny office/reading room, large master suite w/8xl7 bath plus 2nd bedroom with bath. Garage. $149,000 DANCING TREE COTTAGE: on 10 private acres with bold stream and short walk to the Rappahannock River. Four natural trees are interior support beams. Convenient to Warrenton. Super weekend retreat Can be enlarged. $140,000 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL: 20 acres offers a variety of uses plus beautiful views near gateway to Shenandoah National Park. $100,000 Real Estate III ® 675-1373 K Lana Alukonis Rick Kohlar 937-3476 937-6146 Mitzia Young 675-3555