Rappahannock News, October 22, 1997

Land use forms new this year By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Throughout the state, farmers are working with their local tax officials to get their land use assessment forms submitted on time. During the next 10 days, Rappahannock’s Commissioner of Revenue, Beverly Atkins, expects to process more than 1,100 applications covering nearly 2,000 parcels of agricultural, horticultural, or forested land in the county. Completed land use applications must be submitted to the County Commissioner of the Revenue t>y Nov. 1 for the January-December 1998 tax year. Real estate tax payments for 1998 will then be due Dec. 5, 1998. According to Atkins, the number of applications to be processed is especially high this year because of county-wide real estate reassessments, penerally, properties already in the land use program only require annual recertification, but a reassessment cycle triggers the requirement for a completely new application from all program participants. This year’s reassessment is the first in six years. New guidelines for land use taxation have been approved at the state level (but will not be distributed to county offices until some time in January. All county residents interested in the program should submit their applications even though the rules have changed. ; Atkins does not believe that the changes in the regulations will affect applicants qualifying. Had there been material changes to the process, she said, the state would have made sure to get the information out to the counties. See LAND, Page A8 . . ..' ■" 1 ..1111 ... ! .. ■ ' J i Ready for Halloween? Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN Pumpkins at Muskrat Haven Farm, U.S. 211, Amissvllfe are ready to be taken home and decorated for Halloween. Beyer gives -green iight’ to regional tax increases By Matthew Brown Rappahannock News Staff Writer Gubernatorial candidate Donald Beyer (D) said that as governor he would support legislation allowing local jurisdictions to raise taxes for regional transportation or education projects. In what one political analyst called “the most explicit statement he’s made about raising taxes at any level,” Lt. Gov. Beyer said that a request for a tax increase coming out of a local government or a group of local governments would be excepted from his stated opposition to tax increases. In an interview with the Times Community Newspapers editorial board last week, Beyer recounted a recent conversation with Hampton Roads business leaders in which he supported the idea. “They said if we came to you with a plan for local gov emments getting together to do additional taxing authority to build transportation projects, to invest in schools, would you be amenable to that, and I said yes,” Beyer said. A Gilmore spokesman said he was not surprised that Beyer would accept a regional tax increase if he were elected. “He’s pretty much saying anything out there. He’s been all over the place on taxes,” Gilmore spokesman Mark Miner said. In explaining his comments to the Hampton business leaders, Beyer said local governments must have at their disposal the tools they need to address problems with ailing roads and schools. “I’ve made clear that I don’t want to raise any taxes as governor of Virginia and that I have no plans to raise the sales tax or the income tax or the gas tax,” he said. “But I also have no interest in tying the hands of local governments that feel the need to raise additional revenues to meet their responsibilities.” Taxes have been a hot issue throughout the race between Beyer • and Republican James Gilmore. Beyer came under fire early in the campaign for comments he made to the Washington Post that he believed more investment was needed to meet the state’s transportation and education needs. He quickly backed off the statements, however, and said he was opposed to all tax increases in Virginia. Later, Beyer even released his own plan for a tax cut, a tax credit on car tax payments aimed at families earning less than $75,000 a year or individuals earning less than $40,000, leaving him open-to Republican charges that die “flip-flopped” on the issue. - ' See TAXES, Page A8 Old Rag Bulletins Completed land use applications deadline is Nov. 1. Applications must be submitted to the County Commissioner of the Revenue for the January-December 1998 tax year. Ca CT5 3513 for more information. Happenings This Week • Oct. 23, 10 a.m. the Library Board meets at the llbr^E al . Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. RLEF annual meeting and Blue Ridge Bluegrass meeting . Qnprrwille fire hall. Celebration at the Sperryvi . Oct. 24.7:30 p.m. slide showanu discussion of Pfiestena piscicida at the Rappahannock Library sponsored y the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. “t. 25, 9-9:30 a.m.,wamr momtoring training on the Hughes Rwer Meet at Mountainside Market or 987.9Oct! 25, at 8 p.m. Celtic music concert featuring Linn Barn® and Allison Hampton at The Thea Rappahannock New* P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Back to the drawing board for proposal By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Planning Commission held yet another public hearing on the proposed conservation zoning district amendments to the county code but were again stymied by opposition and sent the proposal back to the drawing board for further changes. Those who spoke in favor of the proposal expressed dismay that it was, once again, held up. But the changes being made ate fewer and fewer and the commission may soon have the proposal ready for approval and forwarding to the board of supervisors. The major areas of concern for several commission members are with the third section of the proposal. A motionn was made to adopt the first two sections and number three under section three, for forwarding to the supervisors but failed due to lack of support. See HEARING, Page A8 Thomas gets nine years By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Aug. 21, Roy Allen Thomas, 25, of Hume, was convicted by a jury in the Rappahannock “ Circuit Court of two counts of statutory burglary, two counts of grand larceny and larceny of a firearm. The convictions came as a result of a series of crimes committed by Thomas in Rappahannock County in 1995. The first crime occurred Nov. 17, “95 when Thomas entered the home of Andrew Pratt, after two other men he was with had broken into it, and took an Olympus OM1 camera, an 80-200 mm lens, a 50 mm lens, a wide angle lens, filters, camera bag, a Vivitar Hash, a case of computer CDs, coins and a Ruger handgun with folding stock. Thomas pawned several of those items later that same day in Manassas. The second crime occurred on Nov. 21, ‘95 when Thomas entered the residence of James and Bonnie Lofton and took a fax machine. See COURT, Page A8 Meetings to be shortened By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Dr. John Tble, chairman of the Rappahannock County School Board, said the board plans on abbreviating the monthly meetings by having more subcommittes meetings. The board met on Oct. 14, and reports from an initial subcommittee meeting on the Rappahannock County High School roof were made. The board approved 176 field trips for the year as well as the senior trip to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. and a competitive band trip to Orlando, Fla. in May (both dependent upon the RCHS principal’s review). Business Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools, said the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors approved the October appropriation at their meeting on Oct. 6. The state and federal fiscal years do not coincide and there is always uncertainity about what federal money the school will be receiving. Adjustment is made in October when the board of supervisors gives the school money that came mainly from federal funds, such as Title 1 ($10,480.35), Eisenhower Grant for teacher training ($5,346.75), special education ($10,769) and VPSA-educational technology funds ($26,300). Money for the roof construction ($205,455.66) had to be taken out of the school’s general budget and refunded by the supervisors. The roof is completed except for checking for any residual mold from the water leakage. The total appropriation approved was $296,361.70. With the roof reno vation the current expenses have added up to 29 percent of the year’s • budget. Gangel said he planned on dis- * cussing the school board’s policy about a possible cap on tuition- - exemption with the supervisors. The board gave him their approval. Instructional Reports Jenny Stanley, seventh grade Rappahannock County Elementary School teacher, Corinne Smith, . RCES special education teacher and Eva Short, sixth grade RCES teacher, presented a report about the curriculum inservice they attended this summer. Seven teachers worked over the summer to try to make the Standards of Learning into curricula with specific, teachable and measurable objectives. Stanley gave an overview of the language arts program and recognized four strands (important skills): oral language, reading, written language and research. The writing curriculum is being used this year, said Stanley, and teachers are being encouraged to write their comments. Smith spoke about the main goals in reading: developing skills and developing a love for reading, both of which are considered important and incorporated in the curriculum. Short spoke about the five domains of writing that are considered the basis of good writing: composing, style, sentence formation, usage and mechanics. The children become familiar with the terms as they are presented in each grade. Planning for Change Gangel showed a video by Joel See BOARD, 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: Leroy Woodrow Perry IV, reckless driving/accident, child restraint violation, continued to Nov. 18. Mireille F. Peyrac, 71/55, $47/30. Martin Prochnik, 69/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Jan. 6, 1998, $30 cost. James Christian Quick; defective exhaust, $30/30, no operator’s licenses, expired, $25/2. Lawrence L. Ramsey, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/40. Wayne Steven Robinson Jr., reckless driving/accident, $150/40, expired registration plates, $35/2, no operator’s licenses, $100/2, no seat belt, $25. Antonette M. Rodia, 70/55, $45/40. Cynthia Leigh Ross, defective equipment, $35/40. John K. Saunders, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Joan E. Scott, 74/55, $57/30, seat belt violation, $25. Craig Joseph Sheldon, defective speedometer, $30/30. Michael Ray Shifflett, defective speedometer, $35/40. Ronanthony James Smith, defective speedometer, $35/40. Brendan Joseph Snell, 70/55, $45/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. William Henley Soper Jr., 71/55, $48/30. Venkadasamy Srinvasan, 76/55, $100/40. Edward Scott Sykes, defec tive equipment, $35/40. Helen Elizabeth Swift, 70/55, $45/30. Gina Marie Tassa, 64/55, $57/30. Laura Anne Treanor, 78/55, $100/40. Gregory Alan Wager, 73/55, $54/30. Matthew Joseph Walker, 68/55, $39/30. Paul Elias Werner, 73/55, $54/30, no registration in pos session, complied with law. Alan Paul Wolffe, 69/55, $42/30. Michelle Vaugn Wycinsky, 75/55, continued to Nov. 18. Louis Gerald Zindel IV, obstructed windshield, $35/40, seat belt violation, $25. Richard Andrew Arculin-, 72/55, continued to Nov. 4. -, Melvin Ray Atkins, reckless driving, dismissed, $30 cost. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center last week: Oct. 13: 1:36 a.m., sickcall, Route 688, Fauquier, Chester Gap VFC; 12:38 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC; 2:08 p.m., rekindled fire, Route 645, Amissville, Amissville VFC and Flint Hill VFC; 3:00 p.m., auto accident, Fauquier, Flint Hill VFC. Oct. 14: 11:23 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 707, Boston, Culpeper CVFC and Sperryville VRS. Oct. 15: 3:31 a.m., unattended death, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC, Washington VFC and Chester Gap VFC; 3:55 a.m., heart attack, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFC and Amissville VFC; 12:28 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC; 1:38 p.m., diff. breathing, Route 646, Viewtown, Amissville VFC and Culpeper CVFC; 2:02 p.m., transport, Main Street, Washington, Washington VFC. Oct. 16: 4:38 a.m., unconscious person, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFC; sickcall, Route 1101, Washington, Washington VFC and Flint Hill VFC; 6:28 p.m., unknown fire, Route 618, Woodville, Sperryville VFC, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFC; 6:57 p.m., ^injury from a fall, Route 662, —. ' Huntly, Flint Hill VFC and Chester Gap VFC. Oct. 17: 1:14 p.m., unknown fire, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFC and Flint Hill VFC; 9:14 p.m., auto accident, Route 729, Castleton, Culpeper CVFC and Amissville VFC. Oct. 18: 10:31 a.m., injury from a fall, Main Street, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. Oct. 19: 12:37 a.m., sickcall, Town of Washington, Washington VFC and Sperryville VRS; 3:21 p.m., heart attack, Route 669, Amissville, Amissville VFC. The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office week before last and were not previuosly reported in the Rappahannock News: Oct. 9: open door-window, U.S. 211, Washington; open door-window, Route 636, Washington; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; info-general, Route 653, Sperryville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Culpeper; gas theft, U.S. 211, Culpeper; info-general, unknown; info-general, Route 677, Flint Hill; info-general, Route 606, Flint Hill. Oct. 10: repossession of vehicle, Route 604, Boston; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 628, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Town of Washington; animal 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. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: fiappahatmoch Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*19. Elsewhere in the U.S........ *24. Name Address City. State_Zip. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ control free text, Route 626, Castleton; public service, Main St., Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 621, Woodville; info-general, Route 640, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; info-general, Route 610, Chester Gap; citizen request assist., Route 626, Washington; business, U.S. 211, Sperryville; open doorwindow, Route 636, Washington. Oct. 11: info-general, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; stray cat/dog, Route 610, Chester Gap; conservation animals, Route 663, Huntly; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; info-general, Route 640, Amissville; dog r in cattle/sheep/poultry, U.S. 522, Boston; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; info-general, Town of Washington; larceny from yards, Route 645, Amissville; family fights, Route 622, Castleton; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 622, Castleton; stray cat/dog, Route 631, Flint Hill; fish and game violation, Route 628, Fodderstack Road; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; dog bite, Route 610, Chester Gap; info-general, Route 628, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; communication abuse, U.S. 211, Washington; firing weapon, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 642, Viewtown. Oct. 12: info-general, unknown. The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff*s Office last week: Oct. 13: info-general, unknown; info-general, Town of Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; suspic. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; reckless driving, Route 647, Flint Hill; funeral escort, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Scrabble; info-general, Route 729, Amissville; residence, Route 231, Sperryville; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Boston; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; intoxication, Route 626, Washington; traffic offense, Route 622, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info-general, New Jersey; suspic. person/vehicle/incident, Route 628, Flint Hill; public service, Route 610, Chester Gap; suspic. person/vehicle/incident, Route 626, Castleton; lost or missing dog, Route 628, Washington; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 211, Bus. Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 626, Castleton; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info-general, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; suspic. person/vehicle/incident, Route 642, Amissville. Oct. 14: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; info-general, unknown; simple assault, Route 231, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 643, Amissville; infogeneral, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; ungovernable note (runaway), U.S. 522, Huntly; info-general, Rout 647, Flint Hill. I ATTENTION PET OWNERS Canine/Feline Rabies Vaccination Clinic Rappahannock County and the Rappahannock County Animal Welfare League will sponsor a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 15, 1997 trom 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall, in Washington, VA. Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will be provided by Dr. Clads, of the Blue Mountain Animal Clinic in Luray. for a fee of $6 00 per animal. Cat owners are requested to bring their pets in a cat carrier. f ROUTE 729 Rappahannock & Culpeper Counties Location and Design Public Hearing Hearing: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 any time between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To be held in the Amissville Fire Hall located in the community of Amissville in Rappahannock County. Purpose: To provide yot|>an opportunity, in an open forum, to review and discuss with Department personnel preliminary plans for the proposed improvements to Route 729 from 0.12 mile (0.19 kilometer) east of Route 615 in Culpeper County to 0.12 mile (0.20 kilometer) west of Route 615 in Rappahannock County. Review: Maps, drawings and other data pertaining to the project are available for your review in the VDOT Culpeper District office located at 1601 Orange Road in the Town of Culpeper and at the VDOT Warrenton Residency office located at 457 East Shirley Avenue in the Town of Warrenton. To schedule a convenient time to review the above information, please call the Warrenton Residency at 540-347-6441. Also use this number to receive additional information or to get special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting. Device for the Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-307-4630 Public Comments: Oral comments will be taken at the hearing. Written comments and other exhibits relative to the proposed project may also be submitted at the public hearing or to the Department at any time within 10 days after the hearing. Right of Way: Relocation assistance, right of way acquisition, together with tentative schedules and construction information will be discussed. 'Vdut Virginia Department of Transportation Project: 0729-078-168, C-501 - - Oct. 15: unattended death, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence, Route 628, Washington; business, Route 231, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 660, Chester Gap; public service, Gay Street, Washington; infogeneral, U.S. 522, Sperryville; lost or missing dog, Route 643, Amissville; animal emergency, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fish and game violations, U.S. 211, Amissville; misdemeanor theft, Route 626, Woodville; info-general, U.S. 211, Amissville. Oct. 16: info-general, Route 231, Sperryville; damage property-private, Route 642, Viewtown; info-general, U.S. 211, Washington; infogeneral, U.S. 211, Washington; info-general, Route 626, Washington; infogeneral, Route 639, Amissville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U;S. 211 Sperryville; info-general, Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence, Route 618, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Castleton; residence, Route 618, Castleton; accidental injury, Route 662, Huntly; public service, Town of Washington; firing weapon, Route 624, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville. Oct. 17: traffic accident, Route 616, Castleton; stray cat or dog, Route 628, Flint Hill; suspic. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, Route 600, Sperryville; felony theft, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 729, Castleton. Oct. 18: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Scrabble; stray livestock/horses, Roule 637, Amissville; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info-general, Route 622, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Boston; residence, Route 642, Viewtown; damage property, Route 625, Washington; public service, Route 610, Chester Gap; noise disturbance, Route 611, Amissville; noise disturbance, Route 623, Washington. Oct. 19: DUI-alcohol, Route 628, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 618, Woodville; misdemeanor theft, U.S. 211, Sperryville; lost pr missing dog, Route 628, Washington; suspic, person/vehicle/incident, Route 637, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; lost qr missing dog, Route 677, Flint Hill; misdemeanor theft, Route 1001, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; info-general, UVS. 211, Sperryville. Correction Last week’s article on the fire levy had a sentence which should have read “Further research, indicates that the market value of many homes exceeds the real estate tax cap.” The Rappahannock News' regrets the error. Pullens Tractors = Culpeper, VA 540-829*0893 < FALL SPECIAL KUBOTA 7300 HST ; MODEL B7300 Kubota 16 HP 4X4 Diesel with Loader or 60" Mower $io,sgg.52 • I Service on all Kubotas Blue Ridge Bluegrass RLEP Celebration Conte celebrate Rappahannock County's scenic beauty and mountain heritage at the animal gathering of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. Rlue grass music by the Page County Ramblers. Wm a free dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington in our $5-per-ticket raffle. Come meet your neighbors in RLEP. Admission is free. Often to the public. f'riday evening, October 24 at the SperryviUe Fire Hail, 7:30 p.m| Support RLEP’s program to preserve beautiful Rappahannock. F

The old Red Maple in the side yard, part two October days are still warm; they are also progressively shorter and nights are cooler. This is causing great changes in my Red Maple. Water pulled from the ground, up through the trunk and into the leaves is slowing down. This will cause the green chlorophyll cells to cease their work and become transparent, revealing the color that truns Virginia from green to red in October. The color was there all along, masked by the green chlorophyll cells. The capacity of a plant to lift water into the air is astonishing. This capacity depends on the size of the leaf area. Grasses are mighty water lifters for their leaf area is All Things Wild And Beautiful John Trott great in proportion to their size. Most of what we see of a stalk of com, a kind of grass, is leaf. One stalk will lift 440 pounds of water and expel it into the air duing its comparatively brief growing season. Is there any wonder that the com crop was considered poor during the summer of. 1997? The water just wasn’t there to lift and nourish the plant. Water flowing upward in a tree is called sap. Occasionally this is incorrectly compared to blood as it circulates through the body of an animal. Sap. which is mostly water, does not flow around and around nor is there a pump, like the heart, to keep it circulating. Sap just streams upward through the trunk to the branches, from there into the twigs and finally into leaves which dissipate it out into the air. In his excellent book (now sadly out of print), “This Green World,” Rutherford Platt refers to the drama of a tree as the “world’s greatest waterworks.” The comparison is apt; much of the informa tion in this article comes from Platt’s book. A meadow, full of a multitude of grasses, is different from a field _ also composed of grasses _ in that the water table is higher, neither plant communities support woody plants such as shrubs and trees. An acre of grass in a lush meadow will lift six and a half tons od water per day at the height of the growing season in late June when days are long with many hours of sunlight. Trees operate on a much grander scale. We live in the Virginia “apple country.” An apple orchard will have about 40 trees to an acre. When healthy and mature, they will have about 100,000 leaves each. These 40 apple trees can lift 16 tons of water per day at the rate of four gallons per tree per hour. And, as trees go, apple trees are comparitively small. The capacity of a tree to lift water depends on the size of its leaf area. My Red Maple must have close to a million leaves and I have no trouble believing this when they lie red with expiring fire on the ground in November. It strains my imaginative powers to think of water daily traveling up the trunk of this tree in June. Each of my maple’s leaves is performing like a nozzle, sending an invisible spray of water into the air in the form of vapor. A tree is a kind of splendid foun tain with an invisible spary of water. The scientific explanation of how all this happens is beyond my limited powers. I was a failure in physics class. I am satisfied with Rutherford Platt’s description of an unbroken “rope” of water, woven into countless threads, connecting the root tips in the ground to the leaves of the tree’s crown. Evaporation at the top creates a vacuum that is quickly filled as more water is pulled upward. Maybe that explanar tion is too simple but it works for me. I am awed by the intricate beauty and perfection of roots, trunk, and leaves, the three departments of the “world’s greatest waterworks.” Don’t miss Christmas, mail early By Susan Rowan Postmaster It’s never too early to mail your Christmas cards and packages to and from military addresses overseas and to international addresses. Why hot beat the last-minute rush and bring your mail to your tf.S. post office or APO/FPO military post office by the suggested dates: ' Military mail addressed to: - APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090&97, APO/FPO AE ZIPS 098, APO/FPO AA ZIPS 340, AFO/FPO AP ZIPS 962-966: air letters-cards, Dec. 1; priority, Dec. 1; parcel airlift (PAL), Nov. 21; space available (SAM), Nov. 21; surface, Nov. 1\ Also: U.S. Domestic ZIP Postal Pointers, From Rappahannock Postmasters Codes: air letters-cards, Dec. 12; priority, Dec. 5; space available (SAM), Dec. 1. International mail addressed to: FSA nominating forms due The last day that nominating petitions for the 1997 Farm Service Agency County Committee Election may be received is Oct. 27. FSA is looking to expand the pool of candidates that will run for three-year terms on the farmer-elected County Office Committee. The county committee is and important link between national USDA programs and the needs of local farmers. As part of the committee, members will make important decisions on Rhonda Jenkins Baldwin LORRY, LORRY Look who is 40! tfour ever- tfoo-inp [HYPNOTHERAPY] I by Justin Henderson, C.Ht j J • Stress Reduction j r • Quit Smoking i • Weight Loss j $ • and Much More ! 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Caribbean: air letters and cards, Dec. 8; air parcel post, Dec. 8; surface, Nov. 10. Europe: air letters and cards, Dec. 8; air parcel post, Dec. 8; surface, Nov. 10. Far East/Southeast Asia: air letters and cards, Dec. 8; air parcel post, Dec. 8; surface, Nov. 3. Middle East: air letters and cards, Dec. 8; air parcel post, Dec. 8; surface, Oct. 27. Central and South America: air letters and cards, Dec. 1; air parcel post, Dec. 1; surface, Nov. 3. Don’t forget that customs forms are required for all parcels going overseas and that most foreign countries have restrictions, including some foods, plants, and medications, on what may be allowed entry. You may pick up customs forms at any post office and prepare them at home when you pack your boxes for mailing. Packages that weigh more than one pound must be brought to the post office for mailing. Consider purchasing postal insurance for those presents, too. Packaging materials such LAND-USE DEADLINE November 1, 1997 is the deadline to file paperwork for land use taxation of 1998. New forms must be filed for all existing or any new parcels applying for the first time. Both must be done prior to November 1 st. Call the Commissioner of Revenue's Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, if you have any questions. __540-675-3513 I GREATER DC AfraOBES EXPO MANASSAS, VIRGINIA Prince William Co. Fairgrounds C3* A national antiques event, NoVA/DC area. Kg’ 200 Indoor spaces * outside stalls. 1ST Bg» Free partting/tree re-entry w/ticket. Og* Easy access from 1-66 or 1-95 Northern VA/ DC. DIRECTIONS: FROM 1-86: Manassas exit (47A) to Route 234 south 7 miles to Fairgrounds. 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RAIN OR SHINE 3AWL RMpp*hannock Antmml Wm/tart Laagum Did you know that the Rappahanock Animal Welfare League, RAWL, is the only county affiliated NO KILL - REHOME animal rescue in Virginia? • Can you imagine that almost 300 abandoned, abused, neglected, or unwanted dogs are picked-up every year in Rappahannock County? • Can you believe that RAWL cares for, sterilizes, and finds new homes for just about everyone of these animals? ...and, there's so much more to see and learn — So, please come to RAWL's FIRST OPEN HOUSE Saturday, November 8th • 11:00am - 4:00 pm The Rappahannock County and RAWL Animal Shelter (on the grassy hill next to Rappahannock County's landfill) Refreshments and Silent Auction — (including donations from. Rare Finds, Horse & Hound, Faith Mountain, Cabin Fever Books, North Cliff Farm, Mountain View Obedience & Agility, and more) Meet RAWL's staff and Volunteers * Meet Rappahannock County's Animal Warden, Carl Menefee * and most importantly meet the many charming and lovable cats and dogs living at RAWL while we work to find them the right new homes! For more information: Shelter (540) 937-3283 or Sally Cunningham (540) 636-3308 *A few selected dogs will be available for adoption free of normal adoption fees* as padded mailing bags, boxes, and tape are for sale at your local post office. If using Priority Mail for domestic or APO/FPO addresses, you may take advantage of the free Priority Mail boxes and envelopes. Global Priority Mail is a new quicker international delivery service available for letters and packages under four pounds going to selected countries. As always, be sure that the address on your mail is complete and correct. Book fair on Rappahannock County Elementary School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from now through Oct. 27. The fair will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. each school day. The fair will be open until 8 p.m. on Oct. 23, to coincide with parent-teacher conferences. For information contact Aney Massie at 987-8259 during school hours or call the school hot line at 987-9316. Blue Ridge to bay slide show set Pfiesteria piscicida, the cause of recent fish kills and illnesses in several Chesapeake Bay tributaries, including the Rappahannock River, is the topic of a slide show and discussion sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Resource Center and hosted by the Rappahannock Library County Comer Committee. Phytoplankton ecologist Richard Lacouture of the Academy of Natural Sciences’ Estuarine Research Center in Calvert County, Md. will be the guest presenter at the library Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. For the past 12 years Laconture has been responsible for the phytoplankton component of ANS/ERC’s Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program. Considered one of the region’s experts on Pfiesteria piscicida, Laconture was recently asked to serve as a member of Governor Glandening’s interagency River Fish Health Technical Advisory Committee. During the slide presentation, Laconture will describe the biology and ecology of Pfiesteria piscicida, including nutritional and behavioural aspects of the organism. In addition, he will explain the experience with the organism in the bay and its existence in several tributaries. An open discussion will follow the slide show for any in attendance. Admission is free, and future programs will be announced at the library. Information is also ava- ' iable from the Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 987-3366, or e-mail via hunt@musinc.com. Additionally the center has a web site at ■ http://www.oldway.com/rm. ~ htm. firon™ Health Happenings at Culpeper Memorial Hospital Wellness Words Eating Disorders 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Nov. 10, Culpeper, CMH Conference Room Nov. 11, Madison, Second Bank & Trust Nov. 12, Orange, Sedwick Building Nov. 13, Lake of the Woods, Holcomb Building Become familiar with the common traits that reflect two eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Learn self-care techniques that may protect you or your children from developing these disorders. Please call Karen Smith, outreach wellness coordinator, at 829-4190 to reserve your seat. Pregnancy & Parenthood Education Classes Breastfeeding.Oct. 22, Dec. 10 Newborn Care.Dec. 3 Mother Matters.. Oct. 29 Sibling Class...Nov. 5, Dec. 17 Pregnancy Overview.Nov. 12 Infant CPR.Nov. 19 All classes are held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Classes are free. To register or for more information, call 8294307. Childbirth Preparation November 4 - December 16 7:00 p.m., CMH Board Room Led by a registered nurse, this seven-week series covers all aspect of labor and delivery. Fee. For information or to register, call 829-4113. Educational Opportunities Diabetes Support Group Nov. 3, Dec. 1 7:00 p.m., Culpeper Memorial Hospital For information, call Kristi Pettie at 829-4126. i Community Events Stranger Safety Personal Protection Series Self Defense Class Oct 21, Nov. 12*, Dec. 3 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location TBA *For girls and women ages 10 and up What to Teach Your Child\ Parti November 3 7:00 - 8:00 pjn. Culpeper Memorial Hospital Adults Only What to Teach Your Child. Part II November 17 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Culpeper Memorial Hospital Adults Only To register or for information, call 829-4190 Safe Trick-or-Treat Friday, October 31 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hospital-wide trick-or-treating starting at the Emergency Department entrance Santa Breakfast Saturday, November 29 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Early Learning Center of Culpeper $4 per person; tickets must be purchased before Nov. 22; for tickets or information call 829-4142 Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 2 7:00 p.m. Culpeper Memorial Hospital Refreshments provided. ■ For donation information, call 829-4307

--ftappaljannocfe J^etos— 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 PresidentSenior 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 A better choice Having made the car tax cut issue the main one for his campaign, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Gilmore should have been ready to spell out the details of that plan for rural counties like Rappahannock. ' The plan sounds too good to be true. In Rappahannock, where the remainder of the county’s budget comes from the personal property tax (real estate taxes go to pay for the schools) it’s scary to think we’ll have to rely on Richmond to keep its word and return those funds _ dollar for dollar. What happens if they don’t? Will real estate taxes again be raised to fund part of the remainder of the county budget? Or, will part of the personal property tax be re-imposed by county officials? That would certainly make them out to be the “bad guys,” a fate they don’t deserve. Would property owners be thrilled with another hike in real estate taxes to make up a deficit in the county budget? We can’t imagine they would. If the candidates really want to take on a tax issue why not abolish the real property tax? Tax wealth equally instead. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Donald Beyer’s proposals seem more in tune with the future needs of ,this county. However, we have another question for him: What ever happened to the promises to channel lottery money for education? Why not work on taking those funds out of the general fund and re-invest them in education. The other races ' A fter having said Don Beyer is a better choice for /\ governor where Rappahannock is concerned, we X ^also have to say Republican incumbent Jay Katzen is the best choice for delegate from the 31st district. Katzen has the support of the county board qf supervisors and of the Rappahannock News. He has been there for the county, and for individuals from this county, when called upon. I Similarly, we feel Mark Early of Chesapeake, Republican candidate for Attorney General works hard for what he believes in and gets it done. » You can’t ask more than that. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/CARL EBORN This sundial at Meadow Grove Farm sees the hours come and go. This Sunday Daylight-savings time ends at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to turn the clock back one hour or you’ll be early for church on Sunday. Teachers say thanks The Rappahannock Retired Teachers would like to thank the following persons for making the District “N” fall meeting so successful: Barbara Gentry, Hubert Gilkey, Jerry Casey, Lucia Kilby, Mary Ann Biggs, Nan Butler Roberts, Rev. Phillip Bailey, Nancy Miller Wood and Betty Wood. We were surprised and pleased to have,a special guest, Ruth Andrews, state f president of the Retired Teachers. Thanks also to the Flint Hill Public House for their hospitality. DOROTHY C. BUTLER Rappahannock Retired Teachers Story was painful I felt pain when I read your headline “Hawkins pleads guilty to felony charge” (Oct. 8). I hope the article will not discourage her as she fights to rehabilitate herself. On her day of sentencing, Denise admitted to the court that she is an alcoholic. Her drinking-and-driving offenses occurred last spring, before she signed herself into a rehabilitation center, before she joined Alcoholics Anonymous, 30 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 19, 1967 The Rappahannock Jaycee Chapter is seeking use toys which can be reconditioned, mended, painted, etc., for distribution at Christmas. An annual project of the Jaycees is fixing Christmas boxes for needy families which include food, clothing and toys. The annual awards dinner sponsored by the Culpeper Soil Conservation District was held Wednesday night at Graves Lodge, Syria. J. Clifford Miller Jr., owner of Mt. Vernon Stock Farm, Sperryville, was recognized as Rappahannock Conservation Farmer of the Year. Miller resides in Richmond and his farm is managed by Edwin Scroggins. Adult classes in basic education are scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 23 at Rappahannock County High School. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 19, 1972. Rappahannock County Farm Bureau will hold its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The group will convene at 7;30 p.m. at the courthouse in Washington, Va. All 1972 tax bills for Rappahannock have been sent out by mail, according to county treasurer Robert L. Brown. Land owners and residents should receive their bills within a 10 day period. Taxes are due to be paid by Dec. 5 and after that time a penalty will be added. Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. a buffet turkey supper will be served at Flint Hill fire hall by ladies of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. The Rappahannock Women’s Club will join the autumn activities next weekend in the county with a bake sale scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 22, 1987 The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met Oct. 13 in Washington, Va. at the Washington Historical Society with Mrs. Douglas Fairfax, Regent, presiding. The Virginia Commission for the Arts announces the fall 1987 advisory panel meeting for Area VI will be held Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tacketts Mill Subdivision, Woodbridge. Local horsewoman Brenda Moore of Flint Hill and Karen Martinsen-Parli of Amissville plan to open Snaps Horse and Outdoor Supplies in Flint Hill Square Oct. 28. and before she came to work for me at Virginia Heartland Magazine. I never knew the drunken version of Denise. I know her to be upbeat, energetic, reliable and always willing to extend a hand to anyone or anything in need. This is, I hope, the Denise who returns to us after she completes her sentence. With faith in God and much support from her friends at AA, Faith Mountain, the school system, the Child Care and Learning Center, and my staff, I expect Denise will see that all future headlines pertain to her contributions to the community. BONNIE PRICE LOFTON Boston Looking for an apology On Oct. 7,1 attended the First Thursday Education Group’s meeting with Paul Asciolla. During the discussion he made several erroneous statements. Since others in attendance were asking questions of Asciolla, I tried to offer correct information to him. He informed me that as it was “not my meeting he would not debate me.” (A polite way of shutting me up.) During this meeting I heard the most hate-filled, anti-Christian, bigoted diatribe I’ve ever been subjected to, while being supported by smiles and nods of approval by some in attendance. It must be said that there appeared to be a disproportionate number of Democratic Party activists in attendance. Asciolla made personal attacks on individuals in Virginia who are involved in Christian education and who don’t know him and are not campaigning against him. After the meeting, Asciolla shook hands with me and stated, “We have differences of opinion.” I told him “either he was misinformed or deliberately misinforming his audience.” After which, he called me a “liar.” I tried to reason with him about the numbers he tossed around and about the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) brochure where taxpayers money was used to support Don Beyer. He saw nothing wrong with it. I re-stated my first statement and Asciolla called me a “liar and a spy.” This meeting was advertised in several issues of the Rappahannock News and I received two mailings from the educational group announcing it. Rappahannock County citizens tax money pays the $12,000 a year rent for the Extension agent office where we assembled. Why do liberals resort to name calling and personal attacks when they can’t debate the issues? Why do the Democrats have antiChristian bigots, like Beyer and Asciolla, for their candidates? Why does Ron Makela (our school board member) support such a hate-filled Fauquier County School Board member for higher office? They both took an oath of office to support the U.S. and Commonwealth of Virginia Constitution and seem to want to bash Christians when they exercise their rights. While they enjoy the right of free speech, they demean the spiritual things of the citizens they seek to represent. The Democrats in attendance that night have no obligation to denounce this outrage, but Makela, Raye Tupper, and Richard Smith of the elementary school should publicly distance themselves from Asciolla’s remarks since they were there that night and he claimed the endorsement of the Virginia Teachers Association. Asciolla should read Virginia’s Constitution before he opens his mouth about education again. RON FRAZIER Amissville The answer to‘Why?’ On occasion, someone will ask: “Why do you regularly support Republicans? Don’t you know both major parties have good people? That neither has a monopoly on ideas? That one year a Democrat may be the best person, next time a Republican?” Yes, I know that. But, those points are not decisive. One’s choice of parties is, or should be, made on the basis of a party’s beliefs, principles of government, political philosophy. £ My preferences for principles of government include: “The less government we have, the better.” (Emerson) Every citizen in a free country, to the best of his or her ability, accepts responsibility for his or her actions, education, health care, children and other dependents, and retirement; and does not expect others to carry these burdens, while recognizing that at times we’ll all need help. The most productive and fair economic system is the free market. Governments’ roles should be limited to keeping “the playing field open to all, and level,” protecting personal safety and property rights. Governments produce no wealth. Everything they consume or distribute is taken from productive workers. Before the income tax, governments took about five percent of GNR Now th6ir share of America’s annually created wealth approaches 50, percent. It is time to reverse this trend, responsible for the. low savings rate, rise in debts, and bankruptcies, and the decline value of the dollar. It , is past time to stop the , growth of spending, regulation, taxation and waste! No party is perfect or does, all I believe would be best for our country. The Republican Party comes closer, and its philosophy is far more in tune with mine than the socialistleaning, tax-increasing, gov- , emments-should-do-more, ; regulating, nanny-state people who set policies for the ! Democrats. , That is why I urge a vote , for Gilmore, Hager, Earley and Katzen on election day “97! JOHN L. MAROCCHI Sperryville Minor league: undefeated Rappahannock’s Minor League baseball team had. their final game rained out this past weekend, leaving them with a perfect record of seven wins and no loses for £ the regular season. We still * have two games to play in a * tournament this coming week! end. The tournament schedule has not yet been determined. # Rappahannock had a veryl* good year and owes their sue-1*' cess to hard work and dedication. We had good pitching, 2 fielding and hitting from the * boys. •’ There was not a- team thatwe played that could come . *•» close to us in any of those areas. We averaged 15.75 * runs per game while giving J up only three runs per game.* All the coaches were pleased ? with every aspect of the teamj The team roster consisted*! of: Timmie Clanagan, Jacob % Dodson, Justin Gheen, Ben Jj Hackney, Ben Hahn, James «i Henze, Jason Jenkins, Will * Miller, Nick Raiford, Alex 2 Sharp and Karl Thornhill. Coaches were Donn Hackney/ Jeff Jenkins and Danny ? Raiford. A I would like to thank the a boys and the coaches for a J great season. J HODGE MILLEMj Washington See LETTERS, Page 5, J

%' r. Boosters apreciative I would like to thank all who helped out with the Rappahannock Band Boosters yard and bake sale held at Rappahannock High School. - All the donated and bake £ale items helped make a very successful day. Thank you. ! JOHN WIESE ! Viewtown Not in the bright race •tXThcn readers recently ! VV received the Gilmore Jcampaign’s paid insert in the Rappahannock News, they could fairly have asked what pffice Jim Gilmore thought he was running for. ! Gilmore’s advertisement !was all about how he wanted to reduce or eventually “abolish” a personal property tax on vehicles which, under Virginia’s Constitution, our boards of supervisors have Jthe exclusive power to raise £ind lower. If Gilmore were running for his Henrico County Board of Supervisors, he might if elected be able to cut the tax. But as the governor, he would have no authority to set or reduce our local taxes on real or personal property. Each county sets these tax rates at different levels, depending on,the supervisors’ assessment of the needs and costs for local services. No doubt we will hear the candidates for supervisor debate these needs in the county elections in 1999. But for Jim Gilmore to pretend that this year’s statewide election can determine next year’s local car tax is not as he claims “an honest plan.” Is is fundamentally dishonest for a politician to promise what he cannot constitutionally deliver. As a former Attorney General, Gilmore should know better than to ignore Virginia’s Constitution. ' Don Beyer, on the other hand, has proposed a reduction in middle income taxpayers’ state income tax payments in order to offset part of their burden of paying local vehicle taxes. As governor, he of course will have the constitutional power to present a budget which forgoes those state income tax revenues. He cab do what he has promised about taxes if elected. But far more important for the Commonwealth are his promises to spend our tax revenues where they are most needed: to improve our educational and environmental resources, which were so badly stinted by the GilmoreAlien policies of the past four years. BOB WEINBERG Slate Mills What are the details? Dear Mr. Gilmore: Thank you very much for your Sept. 24 letter which asks, “Do you agree with my plan to abolish the personal property tax on cars and trucks?” My answer: probably not. As they say, “the devil is in the details,” and I haven’t seen the details. But, my gut feeling is that getting rid of the property tax on cars and trucks cannot help but lead to higher taxes on real property in rural counties like mine — and that would be a real disaster. Please don’t read my answer wrong. I will agree with you that Virginia’s property tax system is totally unfair — a relic of our agrarian past. But the most unfair property tax is the tax on real estate. The real estate tax is a wealth tax, pure and simple, and it is unfair because we don’t tax other forms of wealth equally. I pay an annual property tax on my farm — but should I convert my farm into some other form of wealth (bank account, mutual funds, gold, etc.) I would pay no property tax on my replacement asset. Why don’t you campaign to abolish the real property tax? Actually, the property tax on cars may be relatively • equitable. Almost all Virginians own cars, what they own is some measure of ability to pay, and they can’t practicably beat the tax by buying some other form of transportation such as a horse or bicycle. Frankly, I think both you and Donald Beyer have taken the property tax issue out of its proper context and are forcing Virginia citizens to debate the wrong question. The right question is: What is the most equitable means of funding Virginia local governments in the 21st Century? ROBERT T. 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FRED SCHAEFER Sperryville Get facts, live longer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to think about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. The most important symptom of breast cancer is a painless mass. Other symptoms may be persistent changes to the breast or breast pain. The facts and figures indicate a rise in the incidence of breast cancer since 1940. However, between 1989 and 1992, breast cancer mortality declined 4.7 percent. The recent decline in breast cancer mortality has been attributed to improvements in breast cancer treatment and increases in breast cancer awareness and screening. As more breast cancers are diagnosed at earlier stages, researchers expect mortality rates to continue to decline. The current strategies for breast cancer disease control are: routine mammo graphic screening, a clinical exam performed by a doctor or trained health care professional, and breast 6elf exam (BSE). 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Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy stepped up to offer county funds to cover the cost of the feed needed for the cats. Rappahannock Animal Welfare League has provided the labor necessary to feed these cats daily. Even the concerned caretaker of this premises has assisted with the daily effort. As is so often the case, a dreadful situation can bring out the best in peo pie. But, there’s more to do. • RAWL has lined up veterinar-t ians to assist both free of ! charge and at reduced rates ' to provide the appropriate tests, inoculations, health ! care and sterilization of the- ; cats. Once this is accomplished, these cats may be ! adopted through RAWL. | A total of $3,000 is need- • ed. Requests for funds have been filed with the appropriate foundations, but no ! monies have come through ; yet. It’s time to get started. ; RAWL is asking for contribu- • tions — even the smallest gift will make a difference. ■„ , Make checks payable to: RAWL Cat Fund and send to P.O. 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Opinion RFA needs support in order to effect change • The Rappahannock Farmers’ Association was formed for the purpose of the preservation of farm land, promoting the economic viability of. agriculture, and encouraging development compatible with farming. The RFA also strives to bring together citizens of our county who are interested in and/or involved actively in all aspects of agriculturally based enterprises, either on a full time or a part time basis. Basically, the RFA wants to maintain the beauty of Rappahannock County by maintaining the existing farming community. The association likes a clean and beautiful county. In 1995, the Virginia General Assembly, and the governor, signed the Agricultural Stewardship Act. The act has a good sounding name — stewardship — and its purpose was to keep Virginia’s water clean. We all like clean water. This act was put together by a consortium of big business interests including, the Virginia Farm Bureau, the Virginia Poultry Association and the Virginia Pork Association, as well as others. There was so much support for this clean water act that it passed both houses of the legislature without any floor debate. Not a word of concern> It was sold without debate because “agriculture” supported it. Does agriculture support this law? Let’s look at it. The Agricultural Stewardship Act establishes a zero tolerance for pollution from agriculture in Virginia streams. Technically, under the law, this means that a single particle of pollution from agriculture entering a stream is a violation of law. It does not take 100 cows, or 10 horses or five sheep standing in a stream, or a potential stream, to cause pollution. One agricultural animal will produce pollution! The current Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services said at a recent meeting at Graves Mountain Lodge — attended by over 200 people — that he would not enforce this part of the law regarding pollution caused by a single particle or granule. It seems unfortunate to have a law that won’t be enforced, an amendment to that law is a much better alternative. There are other interesting aspects of this law. It is complaint driven, and anyone can make a complaint. A current or former employee, a near or far neighbor, someone just driving by a pasture or field. He or she doesn’t even have to give a name — the accuser remains anonymous. The person being investigated has limited information about the circumstances of the investigation. The landowner may never know, by law, who filed the complaint, when it was filed or what the complaint initially stated. He has no rights to this information. “Best management practices” must be followed by the farmer/land owner to correct the problem, and “best management” is in the eyes of someone in Richmond. If the farmer/land owner doesn’t comply, he or she is subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 per day. Few Rappahannock farmers can afford to “fence off’ every stream or potential stream so as to protect against one particle from getting into a stream. Any obstacle to production agriculture increases the incentive for farmers to sell their land, potentially to developers. Developers could cover the county with houses and townhouses and stores and malls and shopping centers. These people could not only pollute the water, but they could and would pollute the land and air — but it would not be “agriculture pollution,” so it wouldn’t be covered by the “stewardship act.” It would be a tragedy to make Rappahannock an extension of Fairfax County, a bedroom community of Fairfax and Washington, D C. The RFA wants to protect what we have now. We want clean water as we want clean land, air, etc. We feel that this law must be changed, not killed, but changed. Toward this end we have met with our representatives in Richmond. Delegate Jay Katzeij has shown great inter est in this matter and he has met with members of RFA. He asked our views, and we have provided him with our objections and comments. He h$s assured us that he will discuss this matter with his colleagues and make every effort to amend this legislation reasonably. We appreciate his willingness to right a wrong; however, we do recognize that he is but one member of the General Assembly. The Rappahannock Farmers’ Association efforts to bring about reasonable change will not be easy. The support of other is needed. If the reader would like to participate in keeping Rappahannock County beautiful, rural and clean, we ask you to support our association — join arid become involved. WERNER KREBSER RFA Should the county regulate ridgetop development? By Bayard L. Catron Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This is the third in a series of opinion pieces on land use and related issues in the county. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Rappahannock Planning Commission held what will apparently be its final public hearing on the issue of further restrictions on ridgetop development. This article reviews some of the argu•ments — not as a report on that meeting, but because this controversy will not go away any time soon. (The article summarizes ten arguments against further regulations and some responses to them.) ' ' 1) “I love freedom. I don’t -want to be told what I can and can’t do with my property.” While this argument resonates deeply in our land of individualism and free enterprise, many regulations restrict one person’s freedom in order to prevent nuisances or costs to others, or to serve a larger public purpose. Proponents of controlling ridgetop development believe this is one of those instances, since the ridgetops are essential to the scenic quality of the county. 2) “If we restrict building on ridgetops, some people will be discouraged from moving to Rappahannock County, and this will have a negative economic impact.” If a person is determined to buy a ridgetop and clearcut it to build a trophy home, many of us would prefer that she or he do it somewhere else. As one proponent said at the meeting, “This isn’t Vail.” Moreover, restrictions could have a positive economic impact — on tourism, for example, and on the value of the rest of our land. If neighboring counties squander their scenic assets, ours will become more valuable. 3) “If we restrict building on ridgetops, it will create more pressure on agricultural land.” Yes, we can certainly expect increased development pressure on agricultural land in the coming years — with or without restrictions on ridgetops. 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(Of course their implication was that the amendments therefore shouldn’t be adopted, whereas proponents would like to see them strengthened.) The amendments will probably not be as effective as proponents would like — partly because the opposition has been successful in diluting them. An earlier version would have prohibited home construction within 50 vertical feet of a ridgetop. Coupled with erosion-control restrictions on building on slopes, this would have made many ridgetops unbuildable. 5) “These controls are elitist. People of modest means can’t afford to buy 50 acres and pay for a site development plan, reforestation, and the rest.” It would really be elitist if wealthy people who can afford to buy mountain tops are allowed to spoil the view for the rest of us, and diminish the economic value of other property and tourismrelated businesses at the same time. (The importance of maintaining economic diversity in the county will be discussed in the next article in this series.) 6) “Restrictions on private property should be enacted only when public health or safety is at risk, not for something subjective like aesthetics.” As the Comprehensive Plan makes clear, our ridgetops and our agricultural land are our bones and blood. Their loss would be like the Black Death for Rappahannock County. What stronger case for regulation could there be? Moreover, in the long history of regulating nuisances in the U.S., there are many examples of zoning to control loud noise or noxious odors, for example. Why is controlling visual pollution any less appropriate? Some people worry that a local ordinance restricting ridgetop development might be struck down as exceeding what local governments in Virginia are authorized to do. But the proposed amendments and the stronger ones that preceded them use existing tools authorized in the Virginia Code, and are directly related to carrying out the Comprehensive Plan. 7) “You don’t own the view.” Of course no one person can dictate what a neighbor up on the mountain can do. But in a broader sense, we do collectively “own” the view, and according to the Editor’s note: In reference to last week’s edition of the Rappahannock News, Walter Longyear is the chairman of the Rappahannock Republican Party. Peace of Mind,,. ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Nursing Home Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 Comprehensive Plan we are committed to preserving it. 8) “Homes built on ridgetops will not destroy them. The trees grow back, and the mountains will not be washed away. The ridges are more beautiful now than they were 50 or 60 years ago.” Oldtimers remember that, at the time Shenandoah National Park was established, many hills had been clearcut and were used as grazing land. We are fortunate to live in an area where the ecosystem is resilient (unlike rainforests or deserts). But the fact thht the ridgetops are more beautiful than they used to be is hardly a persuasive reason to let them be degraded now. ) 9) “Why concentrate so much on the ridgetops whbn there are only a few houses that people complain about, and there are other, more undesirable aspects of development (for example along our highways)?” Development pressures can appear anywhere, of course, and may have to bb resisted on several fronts at once. But if we wait to ajct until the mountains are all subdivided, it will be too late. Planning that is reactive is not planning. 10) “These restrictions just aren’t appropriate £or Rappahannock County. It ►is the sort of thing that cities and suburbs do. If the pl&n we had in the 1970s was good then, why isn’t it good now?” Planning is about the future, and we have every reason to anticipate that development pressures on the ridges will continue. Enacting ridgetop restrictions now would not be Qig Brother imposing something on us, but local action taken to serve community values. When issues get polarized, opponents sometimes act as if those on the otljer side are alien enemies rather than neighbors who happen to disagree. But this dialogue is in the best tradition of oldfashioned democracy .'in action. * Letters to the editor I < \ The Rappah^nock ■ News welcomes Letters to the • Editor as a forum for discus- | sion of local public affairs. * •WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 •FAX: the Editor (540) ' 675-3338 | To be considered for publication: •Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). 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The perfect world: Having enough volunteers By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Each fire chief answered the question the same way. If it was a perfect world, we asked, and you could have anything you wanted, anything at all, what would you ask for? “A perfect world,” they said, considering. “Anything?” Anything at all. “Volunteers. We need volunteers.” Not money, not fame, not glory. Just active, committed volunteers. Rappahannock County fire departments are in crisis — a volunteer crisis. A look at county demographics reveals startling changes over the past 20-30 years. Rappahannock is one of the few counties in the state to "experience a net population loss in the last census and the "trend continues. The young people are leaving, forced out by the spiraling cost of land and no major industries to provide comparable income. With the younger genera' tion goes the promise of future children to carry on traditions. Among the hardest hit are the fire and rescue companies who depend on a fresh crop of strong young people to take over from their parents. “Firefighting is a young person’s game,” observed r Sperryville Fire Chief Richie Burke. “You can only do the work so long before you get burned out. I only have about 10 years left in me. And I have a family who needs me to spend time with them, too. I can’t spend all my free time fighting fires and running rescue. But the volunteers, the young people, they just aren’t there.” Fire Chief Roger Roach of Washington Company 1 estimated that he and ijisuassistant chief, Ann Spieker,\each spend at least 40 volunteer hours a week handling administrative work and answering calls. In their spare time, both are full time paid firefighters with other counties. Amissville Chief J.B. Carter has had hardly a day off in weeks — teaching or attending training classes, running the bingo games, planning the annual carnival or the Fire Prevention Week Open House. Carter is not the only member of his family deeply involved in fire and rescue work. His wife, Sandra, is an EMT and Company 3’s treasurer and budgeteer. His father, a retired Vint Hill employee, volunteers regularly as well. Since January, Rappahannock fire and rescue companies have filed nearly 600 incident reports with the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. The entire county population is between 6,000 and 7,000. That means an emergency rescue or fire call for roughly one out of every 10 people. And it is only October. “People think we are paid firefighters and we are just doing our job,” said Flint Hill Fire Chief Buddy Tummeyer. Fire Captain Wayne Wilson, also from Flint Hill, said that many times people “don’t even thank us for saving their homes.” What if people were more appreciative? “We don’t do this for appreciation or recognition,” answered Wilson. “Most volunteers see it as community service — giving back. It’s not a question of thanks or appreciation. We need volunteers.” Every fire department interviewed agreed that the fire levy was indispensable and necessary, but it is only postponing the inevitable. Without new, younger volunteers to replace the aging current members, the volunteer fire and rescue companies may be doomed. Each company operates within a specified geographic region of the county, its “first due” area. It also provides secondary, or backup support, to all other companies. Normal procedure requires Bucks in territorial dispute Photo Courtesy of KEN GILPIN and WILLIAM NOAKES Ken Gilpin and William Noakes were on hand to shoot the photo of these two bucks who fought, one killing the other, near Flint Hill. They took the horns off the dead deer, a 10 point buck, and released the other, also a 10 pointer. Hunting season approaches: black powder starts Nov. 1; bow and arrow in session now; and regular rifle season starts Nov. 17. TODAY’S JACKPOT $ 8 Million Chance of winning jackpot, 1 in 7.1 million. ^VIRGINIA LOTTERY www.valottery.com that the companies be called in turn, five minutes apart, until enough personnel answer. But during the day, two companies are automatically called immediately because of the personnel shortage. “Sometimes,” said Charlotte Turnmeyer, wife of Buddy Tummeyer and a Flint Hill paramedic, “three or more companies have to be called before someone answers. Lives are at stake.” Strained financial resources and the extremely high cost of trucks, ambulances, and advanced life support (ALS) equipment have forced all the companies to specialize to some degree. Washington, for example, has the only ALS ambulance in the county. Only Amissville and Sperryville, at opposite ends of the county, have automobile extrication equipment, the “jaws of life.” And most companies are trading in two aged firetrucks and replacing them with one upgraded multiuse vehicle to minimize capital outlay, maintenance costs and garage space. What this means to county residents is time. Rappahannock County covers 267 square miles, much of it accessible only via narrow two-lane country roads. Many hillside, ridgetop or forested properties are not accessible by emergency vehicles at all. Prior to passing the fire levy, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors considered consolidating the fire stations to cut expenses. Consolidation is again on the table as a means of dealing with personnel shortages. But fewer fire companies means fewer fire stations, and fewer fire stations mean more miles between the ones there are. Ultimately, fewer firefighters will be available to actually fight the fires, creating greater risk for everyone concerned. Ironically, most firefighters say that the situation is even more critical on the rescue side. “If there’s a fire,” said Burke, “you can usually get enough people to cover it ■ (because it is more visible and threatens multiple properties).” But that is not true of complicated medical rescues which require hundreds of hours of specialized training and certification., Several chiefs suggested that the county might have to hire professional paramedics and EMTs in the not-too-distant future if the situation does not improved' So far, there is no silver bullet solution, but the volunteers point out that with such a great need in so many areas there are plenty of jobs for everyone. The Amissville Fire Statfon recently staged a community open house, celebrating National Fire Prevention Week and promoting the efforts of the company and its volunteers. An estimated 500-600 people turned. Jesse Smith, a freshman at Rappahannock High School, was one of the teenaged Explorer Scouts assisting with the demonstrations. He wants to pursue firefighting as. a career. Smith is the only Rappahannock member of Amissville’s newly-formed Explorer Post 350. All the other members are from Culpeper. Both Smith’s parents, Art and Sheila Smith, are Amissville volunteers. Teachers receive mini-grants Several Rappahannock County teachers were surprised last Friday, Oct. 17, during their inservice workday at the county elementary and high school. During a brief ceremony at each school, the selected teachers were presented with a Headwaters Foundation mini-grant. Paul Gall, vice chairman of Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, began the presentation with brief remarks explaining that the winners of the grants were chosen from applications received before the start of this school year. The purpose of each minigrant is to allow teachers to pursue projects that may not be fully funded by the school budget. Gall also took a moment to talk about Headwaters’ mission, which is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students. He then presented checks and a framed certificate of recognition to each of the recipients. The elementary teachers receiving funding for their projects were: Melissa Medvitz, first grade speech department, received funding toward the purchase of a Soundfield 2-speaker system for use in the classroom; Holly Propst, third grade language arts, received funding to pur Photos Courtesy of HEADWATERS FOUNDATION MINI-GRANTS: The elementary teachers receiving funding for their projects from Headwaters were, from left, Melissa Medvitz, first grade speech department, Joy Rollins, music department and Holly Propst, third grade language arts. chase scripts and sound effects materials so her students can present radio plays over the school’s intercom; and Joy Rollins, music department, received funding to purchase additional guitars for her 6th and 7th grade guitar classes and 4th grade music classes. High school teachers receiving funding for their projects were: Jeanne Grimes, social studies, received funding to provide Newsweek magazines for all her students during second semester; Susan Fox, guidance department, received funding to expand the Peer Mediator Training Program that has been so successful; and Harriette Rosenblatt, art department, received funding that will help continue the annual arts fest. Gall concluded the presentations by noting thjat Headwaters has given almost $3,000 in mini-grants to county teachers so far, and plans to present another series iof grants in the spring. 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Court £rom Page A1 ~~ -« On Nov. 24, ’95 he broke into the residence of Kelly Gompher and took a Mosby 12 f&uge shotgun. * Thomas admitted to the Crimes in part but tried to downplay his involvement in them when questioned on the -witness stand. His case was severely damaged by tapes of interviews he gave to police in January and March of 1996. He admitted, on those tapes, that he had knowingly gone to the homes with the intention of burglarizing them and had participated willingly in the crimes. Thomas was sentenced and received five years for larceny of a firearm; 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine for statutory burglary at the Compher residence; 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine for statutory burglary at the Lofton residence; 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine for grand larceny at the Compher residence; and 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine for grand larceny at the Pratt residence. Judge Carleton Penn ordered that the sentences should run consecutively to each other and to any other sentences Thomas has in any other jurisdiction. Thomas is currently serving time at Powhatan Correctional Center for breaking and entering and petty larceny charges in other counties These sentences will add nine years and a $10,000 fine to his time. Thomas, who was visibly upset with the sentencing, noted on the record that he will appeal the decision. Taxes From Page A1 Political analyst Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia said the statements by Beyer could mark “a major development” in his view on taxes. “It’s going to help him with people who have been way turned off with his caving on the personal property tax on cars,” Sabato said. “But it will also give an opening to Gilmore on the question of whether Beyer actually believes in holding the line on taxes.” He added that a Beyer win would now constitute “a green light” for localities to pursue additional taxing powers. Under Virginia law, new taxes must be approved first by the state legislature and then by the governor before they can be enacted. During the tenure of current Gov. George Allen (R) all such proposals have met stiff resistance. In 1995, the Northern Virginia delegation to the General Assembly pushed for a regional fuel tax of 5 cents per gallon. The issue never even made it out of committee, however, and the following year, members of the delegation decided not to pursue the idea while Allen was in office. Hearing , From Page A1 The majority of the commission wanted to see the proposal go forward as a whole. Problem areas were with section three numbers one and two, which deal with the .requirements for an erosion . and sediment control plan for single family home construction and roadways to those homes. The other area of concern is with section three, number four, which deals with land disturbing activity and specifies regulations for construction close to perennial streams or upslope of springs. There was also some residual disagreement over what the Conservation Zoning Site Plan should require. Changes to those sections should be ready for next month’s meeting. In other matters before the commission, which were quickly dispensed with prior to the public hearing, an application for a division of the land for Wakefield Country Day School was approved. The school property, to be six acres, will be divided from the remaining property belonging to the estate. The school will be allowed to use the soccer field which is on the property which goes with the house. The application was approved subject to documentation showing locations of septic and wells. The commission also approved the application by Jay Monroe to locate his architectural office in the old Post Office at Huntly. 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Behavioral Health Services Call Crisis Care at: 722-8152 (800) 786-2673 Winchester Area Toll Free Free, Confidential 24-Hour Assessment & Referral Service Winchester Medical Center NUIcfHnIlkSyncm Land From Page A1 The Virginia Land Use Assessment Law of 1971 permits local governments to adopt a program of special tax assessments for agricultural and forested property. Participation by counties in the program is completely voluntary. Rappahannock instituted its program in 1982. The State Land Evaluation Advisory Council (SLEAC) directly manages the program. Made up of government tax specialists; agriculture, forestry and conservation experts; and agriculture scientists and Extension specialists, from Virginia Tech, it defines requirements and establishes specific tax assessments for properties by usage and soil type. None of the counties are permitted to establish their own tax assessments, although each county does set its own tax rate per $100 of valuation. Counties may institute regulations that are more lenient than the state requirements, but cannot make the rules more stringent. A comparison of Rappahannock’s program with that of Fauquier, Warren and Culpeper counties revealed a high degree of consistency among the programs. For the most part, all the counties reviewed relied heavily on the state mandates, applying them essentially as written for agriculture, horticulture and forestry categories. Fauquier County, alone of those reviewed, permitted applications to be based on the additional “open space” category. In the face of ever-increasing population pressures, the law focuses on the importance of preserving agricultural, horticultural, forested land, and open spaces. It encourages conservation of natural resources to prevent erosion, protect water supplies, preserve natural scenic beauty, provide outdoor recreation, protect historic places of interest, and to promote effective land-use planning and administration. As an adjunct issue, the program design promotes a balanced state-wide economy and helps to relieve economic pressures, such as real estate taxation, that might force owners to convert their properties to more population- or industrially-intensive uses. The approval process begins with submission of the application form. Criteria for qualification and acceptance in the program are clearly defined by the law and were directly incorporated in each county’s program. In every case, the program is administered by the county Commissioner of Revenue, who is the “local assessing officer” described in the law. All the commissioners meet individually with farmer-applicants to discuss program requirements and to assist in filing out the applications. Atkins stated that she personally completes the applications for the farmers to ensure accuracy and advises them individually as to what is needed for full compliance. Atkins also stressed the importance of protecting the public from fraud or misrepresentation. She or the state forester, as appropriate, personally inspects properties to make sure that the regulations are being followed and that applications are not being falsified. Many non-farmers feel that they are being unfairly taxed by the county and view this as a form of discrimination benefitting only farmers. “There is a great deed of ignorance about the program and a lot of animosity from people who are not farmers,” Atkins explained. “(The nonfarmers) feel that their real estate taxes would be much lower if the land use program did not exist. They forget (the benefits that they are getting from the program).” The county sets the tax rates for all county properties. The land use program controls the assessed value of forested and open acreage separately. In addition, assessments may be constructed with consideration for risk factors, such as flood or storm damage, added in. Atkins uses the “with risk factor” figures because otherwise she would have to separately evaluate damage incurred by each property. Statewide, woodlots in 1997 were valued at a flat $300 per acre; for 1998, the value increases to $365-520 per acre in a “fair to good” range. Open land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, such as pastures, crops, orchards and vineyards, is valued based on its soil type. Soils throughout the state are classified I through VII. Class I is the highest quality for agricultural purposes. Atkins and her staff use USDA Farm Services Agency aerial photographs and county soil maps to determine the proper assessment rate for each acre in each parcel. The county has no Class I soils so only types II through VII apply. Class II assessments, with risk factors included, were $700 per acre in 1997. Class III was $500. Class IV was $400, and Classes V, VI, and VII were each $300 per acre. For 1998, the assessments increased across the board by roughly $20-$30 per acre. In all cases, the assessments are lower than the fair market value of the acreage, thereby reducing the farmer’s overall tax burden. However, in analyzing the impact of the program, consideration must be given to real estate market implications. Take, for example, a one acre property with a house, assessed using a fair market value of $100,000. That property owner pays a three cents per $100 of assessed value ffire Levy on the entire $100,000, plus 80 cents per $100 of assessed value real estate tax. That comes to $30 for the Fire Levy and $800 for the real estate tax, or a total of $830. A 100 acre property under the Land Use Law would be treated very differently. First of all, land use assessments apply exclusively to land. That means the entire acre that the house sits on, the house, any tenant houses, garages, storage sheds, and all agricultural buildings, such as barns, loaf ing sheds, equipment sheds, etc., are assessed, by law, at their full fair market value. . The fair market value of the remaining 99 acres is not 99 times the value of a one acre lot. Larger parcels typically sell at much lower per acre rates than smaller properties., A ballpark figure of $3,000 to $4,000 per acre for a typical large parcel was provided by a Washington, Va., realtor. Therefore, it can be estimated that the fair market value of the remaining 99 acres is no more than $400,000 and, without a house, might be even less. If the 99 acres are assessed according to their fair market value of $400,000 at the same 83 cents per $100 valuation as the one acre lot, the total real estate tax comes to $3,320, or $120 for the Fire Levy and $3,200 for the real estate tax. The $3,320 is in addition to the separate fair market assessment on the house, its one acre homesite, and all the outbuildings on the property. If the remaining 99 acres are assessed under the Land Use Law there are other considerations. The three percent per $100 of assessed value Fire Levy uses the full fair market value, the same as any other property in the county. The 80 cents per $100 of assessed valuation is computed on the land use assessments figures established through the SLEAC. Conservatively, the 99 acres could be soil type V, VI, or VII and be valued at $320 per acre in 1998. That equala'a total land use value of $31,680. Alternatively, the soil type could be the much higher Class II, valued at $720 per acre\ in 1998 for a total assessment of $71,280. Most parcels in the county fall between these two assessment extremes because of the variation in soil quality on the properties. In either case, however, the total assessment is substantially less than the property’s estimated $300,000 to $400,000 fair market value. The real estate tax paid to the county would also be proportionately reduced. For further information contact Atkins, 675-3513. Board From Page A1 ^ Barker, The Power of Vision, provided by the Department of Education, that stated positive attitude and long-term vision for the future are the most important aspects of success in school, even more important than family background or IQ. The same is also a key ingredient for organizations, he said. Gangel spoke about moving from department chair to instructional teams with team leaders and although he did not have a specific plan, he said he is thinking about it, especially as it is tied in with the idea of vision for the schools. Headwaters Educational Foundation is working on a school council that will include school staff and will help with funding. The RCSB is attending a strategic planning workshop sponsored by the Virginia School Board Association at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to plans made by School Board member Rosa Crocker. The board will use the opportunity to talk about long range, comprehensive goals. Ible handed out extensive questionaires to be filled out by Gangel and “interested members of the community.” The questions asked for responses to a variety of the boards actions and habits and it is a tool to help in their selfevaluation at the Oct. 21 meeting. Crocker said the board would like to provide feedback to the questionnaire at the November meeting. "NEEDLEPOINT COLLEGE" AT Hunt Qountr^ Yarns INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION . FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS MlDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 540687-5129 SATURDAY NOV1,930AM - 500PM THREE SESSIONS: BEGINNING/REFRESHER-BIENDING AND SHADING-SURFACE TEXTURE $45 FOR AIL 3 SESSIONS — PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED She said a Headwaters satellite workshop sponsored by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards is scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, - Oct. 30 from 4-6:30 p.m. Administration lb streamline in state field trips, Gangel said he would try to get applications to the board on the consent agenda, instead of dealing with items individually. As it stands the board must review each field trip and fundraiser prior to their being able to take place, but if they are on the consent agenda routine field trips would be handled by the administration. Overnight and out-of-state trips will still require specific board approval. Helen Williams presented a summary of the Governor’s SummerQuest Program for 80 fifth, sixth and seventh graders from four counties that was held at RCES this summer. This was the tenth year it was held in Rappahannock and they enjoyed being at the RCES so much Williams asked to hold SummerQuest there again next summer instead of at RCHS. Mike Tupper, RCHS assistant principal, did a survey of 384 students in grades 6 through 11, dividing the sports seasons into fall, winter and spring. He said students were asked to choose one sport in Wanted: W.W.I & W.W.IIA War Souvenirs As a private collector of historical artifacts, I will be in Warrenton seeking German, American or Japanese war relics to add to my collection. If you have items you wish to sell or if you only want a free courteous appraisal, please bring them to me. This is my hobby and I would enjoy seeing any militaria you have from W.W.I or W.W.II. All transactions will be confidential. I also buy medals, flags, steins, patches, documents, insignia, optics, etc. 1 DAY ONLY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25", 9 AJHL-4 RM. Wanenton, VA CaH or write: Carter Jennette, P.O. Box 608, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 1-800/346-2136 each season and he added golf, girls’ tennis and girls’ soccer. Ninety-seven students chose golf and 79 girls’ baskgtball, as fell sports, and there were only 10 students choosing football. Tupper said there are 140 sports events from winter to spring with one-half held away. Transportation is going to be a problem if more sports are added. He hopes to come up with recommendations by the next meeting. The girls’basketball may be moved to the winter since it is a Title 9 issue, T\ipper said. Gangel added it will probably happen because of a pendipg lawsuit which is “indefensible1’ because larger schools in the AAA league have already moved girls’ basketball to the winter season. ’ Toll said if more programs are added, a position of assistant athletic director may be necessary. . j Renovations A roofing subcommittee meeting was held to set upr a priority list for roof renovations: first, in 1998, the RCHS shop roof and sealing the elementary school roof to “buy a few years”; second, in the summer of 1999, the new wing of RCHS; third, in the summer of 2000, the main structure of RCHS; fourth, after that the RCES roof needs to be renovated, as well as routine maintenance all along. The capital improvements plan includes restroom renovations in both schools involving plumbing, ventilation, electrical, tile and drywall work. This is much more complex than the roofing renovations because £o many different subcontractors will have to schedule work over the summer, said Gangel. Changing the RCHS coal fueled boiler to an oil fueled one is possibly another capital need, he added. » Gangel said he hopes to present a capital improvements plan to the board of supervisors in November. ; The RCHS roof renovation is now complete. There is la two-year warranty on 100 percent of the contractor’s work and a 20-year warranty on leaks from the metal roofing.' There is a problem with incomplete work done on file cafeteria roof at RCES. The roof leaks and is not securely fastened to the building. Only about one-half of the money (over $20,000) has been paid to the contractor, L.A. Restorations, and if he does not complete the job soon, another contractor will be called in to finish it, said Gangel.

• Neighbors/B5 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B • Real Estate/B October 22,1997 County kids star in “The Secret Life of Cats’’; By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New Staff Writer Do you ever wonder what cats do when no one is watching them? Some local children took part in a film to educate people about that very thing. Argo Films, a Washington, D.C. based production company, was busy shooting “The Secret Life of Cats,” on Oct. 7,8 and 9 in Sperryville. The film financed by National Geographic may be renamed when it is released on PBS television in September 1998, said Emmy-award-winning Allison Argo, the film’s developer, writer and director. She said the 60minute film will be a celebration of how wonderful cats are and how they are “hot-wired” to hunt. * Several Rappahannock children were chosen to act in the film: Devin Sherwood, 9, Keenan Sherwood, 6, Windham Lucking, 9, Tiana Lucking, 7, and Hannah Morgan, 9, all volunteered their time. In the film the children find a mother cat and kittens in the hay during a game of hide-and$eek around Roy Pullen’s weathered, 130-year-old bam on Keyser Run Road in Washington. Devin Sherwood, the lead character, runs home io ask his real-life mother, Barbara Sherwood, if he may keep it. Argo said this scene is included in the film as a classic Scenario about how a wild cat is domesticated. John Van Ness of Sperryville appeared in a scene in a pickup (donated by Phil tmd Susan Drevas of Flint Hill) dropping a litter of kittens by the side of the road. The Van Ness’ farm was also the setting for a bonfire scene where a witch was burned at the stake. The scenes were shot with a 2-year-old cat (who looked like a kitten herself.) She actually was an adopted street cat and has her third litter of 6-weekold kittens. “The children were terrific to work with and were able to concentrate well on acting,” said Argo. They were all curious about how a film is made and she answered their questions in detail even when the camera, lighting and sound crew stood waiting to shoot. Argo displayed a wonderful sense of humor and enthusiasm when working with the children. She kept stressing the only rule was to not look at the camera. She has worked on a number of National Geographic films and seems to have mastered the skill for encouraging the children to follow their own acting instincts, not just following orders. . Technical difficulties in filming an outdoor scene in the country included having to drive to Culpeper at the last minute to rent a generator, waiting to film when airplanes flew by and pulling a screaming Maia Lucking, 5, out of a large hole she fell into. The film is going to include 45 days of shooting with the film crew of six, costing over $2500 per day. The crew consisted of Erich Roland, and his assistant, Nick Gardner, freelance photographers; Len Schmitz, freelance soundtrack recorder; Trudy Hutcherson, production assistant; and Tria Thalman, associate producer Rappahannock News Staff Photo/MARY BETH MARTIN FILM STARS: Rappahannock kids, from left, Trudy Hutcherson, Erich Roland, Len Schmitz, Allison Argo and Devin Sherwood played cast parts in a National Geographic sponsored film for PBS made here recently that explores the “Secret Life of Cats.” and self-described “chief cat wrangler.” Argo plans on spending two months editing after completing the shooting. Brenda Van Ness, the acting location manager, coordinated sites, scheduled children and parents and provided housing for the crew. She said the crew’s professionalism and dedication to the film made working with them a pleasure. The film details how cats have fallen in and out of grace with humans throughout history. The Egyptians exulted cats as gods, while Europeans and colonial Americans tortured and burned felines during witch hunts. Sailors and farmers viewed cats as their best friends because of their hunting abilities. However, when ships arrived in the New World, cats entered as non-native predators, upsetting the balance in nature. Cats are magnificent hunters, said Argo, and the density of the cat population in the world is unnaturally high. Even the best-fed cat has an instinct to hunt and kill. In developing the film, Argo said she visited a town in Australia where cats have an evening curfew, since the town is also home to the lyre bird, an endangered ground-dwelling bird. Thalman said she hopes the film motivates people to be responsible cat owners and have them spayed. She said the film has changed her attitude about cats. The crew also filmed scenes at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, of animals brought to them who were attacked by cats. In Williamsburg they filmed an ornithologist and a herpetologist, who described how cats have impacted bird and reptile species, respectively. Argo ' is planning on filming next in SaiJ Francisco, where large colonies of feral cats live, then on to Australia and, later, England. In 1994 Argo made another film in Rappahannock County called “The Last Frog.” The film received an Emmy, Best of Festival at the 1997 Missoula International Wildlife Film Festival and Best Short Film at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. It examines the world of frogs and their mysterious decline around the globe. Another film by Argo, “The Urban Gorilla,” was filmed partly in the Congo and dealt with gorillas in captivity. It received the prestigious duPont-Columbia Silver Baton. Other films by Argo include “Keepers in the Wild,” Extraordinary Dogs,” and “Snake Invasion,” which received an Emmy. Her films have been nominated for six Emmys. Argo was raised “in the theater” and grew up acting. She has been writing, producing and directing for 10 years, she said. She moved from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. five years ago and she met Brenda Van Ness from notices she hung up at National Geographic for the perfect frog pond. Robert Walz, Van Ness’ brother, referred Argo to Sperryville. Argo expressed appreciation for the help and support she received from county residents. The crew said they appreciated Carol Little of Amissville catering their meals throughout the filming. TEA TIME: Fairlea Bed and Breakfast in Washington, Va. provided a charming setting for the afternoon tea at this year’s tour. House tour goes off without a hitch By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The 1997 annual House Tour and Dried Flower sale, this year in its forty first year, was again an unqualified success despite rains that threatened on Saturday. In fact, according to one of the coordinators of the event, Charlotte Nichols, the crowds were larger on Saturday than on Sunday, when the weather cooperated. She attributes this to the phenomenon surrounding the dried flower arrangements. She said people line up on Saturday morning outside Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Va. to be the first to get in and purchase them. Those arrangements are hand made originals created by volunteers who spend countless hours in the preparation. Their efforts do not go unappreciated. The flowers this year sold very well and they only have a few left for purchase. Anyone still interested in getting an arrange ment may see them at the parish hall at the church. Nichols said once the people get their arrangement they go on to do the rest of the tour. This year they toured three homes and attended an afternoon tea at Fairlea Bed and Breakfast located in Washington, Va. The homes on this year’s tour were The Stone House, Indian Run Farm and Rabbit Gum and all were beautifully decorated for viewing. Exact numbers for visitors to the tour have not been tabulated — each house had its own register and they have to be grouped and added together. 'Hie quilt, which was raffled to raise additional funds, was won by attorney Frank Reynolds. The House Tour and Dried Flower Sale, puty on by the Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish, is one of the most successful annual events held in the county. Proceeds from the event go to outreach programs the church women support. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/CARL EBORN A BIG DRAW: The dried flower arrangements at the annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale are the hit of the event. The Theatre to feature Celtic musicians’” By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Celtic music of Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton comes to The Theatre at Washington, Va. this Saturday. Both native Washingtonians, their love of the area brought them to Rappahannock initially to visit friends and then to live part-time. This concert will mark the third time they’ve played at The Theatre. They are real favorites said The Theatre’s Wendy Weinberg. Barnes and Hampton both studied classical Renaissance music at American University and have been playing together since then. They became interested in 18th icentury Irish music and found out about an Irish composer, Turlough D’Carolan. Only fragments of his compositions are left but that did not present a problem for Barnes and ' Hampton. In fact, they relished the challenge, for they took the pieces of his compositions and put together a whole. “It enabled us to create harftionies, which is a means of composing, while arranging his music and bringing the history of that music back to life,” said Barnes. Their music is a combination of styles using a variety of instruments — a kind of chamber-folk. They began with lutes but have added the Celtic harp, guitar and uillean pipes (or Irish bagpipes) which are much softer and not harsh like the Scottish bagpipes. Barnes has been playing guitar since he was 12 and took it up again. He has also had quite a bit of experience with classical guitar. In the last five to six years, they have become interested in adding poetry to their repertoire. The poetry is read to the music of the harp and is usually by William Butler Keats or Seamus Heaney, both of whom were Irish and Nobel laureates. The tradition of reading poetiy to music goes back to the Bardic traditions said Barnes. It brings back a dramatic element to the music. “And since we don’t sing, it’s a wonderful interlude,” Barnes said. No piece is ever played without an introduction and they always tell a story with their pieces to interact with the audience. The pair have recorded u2 albums and have played all over the world. They spend agpod part of each year traveling. Their tours have been highly acclaimed. - The concert will also feature music of Scotland, Brittany, Gallicia as well as Ireland and they will perform some blues and jazz. Barnes said there is something for everyone. -> “We created something when we came to this chamber-folk style,” Barnes said. “It may have come about because of us.” No one is performing with the unique combination of styles and instrumentation of Barnejs and Hampton. Their’s is a music from another time re-composed into a new and original format. Tickets are $14 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. D’Amore Duo William Feasley and Vladimir Lande, the D’Amore Duo, will perform at The Theatre at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. Tickets for that concert are $14 with reservation or $15 at the door. Students 18 and under are half price. Call 675-1253 for info. CELTIC HARMONIES: Celtic musicians Allison Hampton, left, and Linn Barnes will perform their music Oct. 25 at The Theatre on Gay St. at 8 p.m.

Church Activities Pastor's Aid anniversary set Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Hackley’s Mill Road, Route 645 in Amissville will celebrate Pastor’s Aid anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Rev. Forest Freeman, choir and congregation of the Bethel Baptist Church will be the guest for the 3 p.m. service. All are welcome. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 26 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m: with communion.. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. * Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. 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. 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. 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. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer 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. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Church celebration planned The First Baptist Church of Washington will celebrate 124 years with revival services and an all day meeting Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Nightly revival services will be held Monday with Rev. Robert Strother; Tuesday Pastor John Pendleton; Wednesday Rev. Henry Tbwnes; Thursday Rev. James Holmes and Friday Rev. Journey Beasley. Each minister will be accompanied with his choir and congregation. On Sunday, Nov. 2 Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Wendell Grant preaching. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 2:30 and the afternoon service will be conducted by Rev. Booker Taylor, his choir and congregation from Brandy Station. “All are welcome to celebrate and worship with us,” said a spokesperson. Sheryl Roberts weds Lee John Updike I The marriage of Sheryl Lynn Roberts and Lee John Updike took place Sept. 13 at Barnes United Methodist Church in Newsoms. Rev. Kenneth Williams, assisted by Rev. £)erek Koolman, performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Kathleen H. Roberts of Schererville, Ind. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Roberts of Punta Gorda, Fla. She is the maternal granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Primich of Merrillville, Ind. and the late Mr. Michael Cisarik and paternal granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Roberts of Port Charlotte, Fla. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn H. Updike of Newsoms, Va. and the maternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Thorpe of Newsoms and the paternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Updike of Washington. The couple placed a single floral arrangement on the alter in memory of the bride’s grandfather and her uncle who is lost at sea and the groom’s grandparents. Music was provided by Triangle Brass Quintet. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her family. She carried a cascade bouquet of orchids, white roses, ivy and tea leaves. The bride’s mother served as her maid of honor and her stepmother, Mrs. Susan Roberts, was her matron of honor. The bride’s attendants were Ms. Chris Roberts of Cape Cqral, Fla, sister of the bride and Mick Roberts of JUL Mr. and Mrs. Lee John Updike Chicago, 111., brother of the bride. Glenn Updike served as his son’s best man. The groom’s attendants were his mother, Mrs. Lynda Updike, his sister Jennifer Updike of Richmond and Kelley Updike and Rick Henneberger, sister and brother-in-law of the groom of Plano, Texas. Honorary bridesmaids were Renee Nardone of Trumbull, Conn., Jas Sandhu of Bloomingdale, 111., and Bunny Pruyn of Pearland, Texas, friends of the bride. Ushers were Randy Stephens and Dan Radisewitz, both of Stephenville, Texas, friends of the groom. Ms. Maggie Vaughan of Franklin and Mrs. Frances Butler of Newsoms were honorary grandmothers. After the ceremony a horse drawn carriage awaited at the entrance to the church to take the couple to a reception at the home of the groom’s parents. • The bride received a Bachelor of Science degree in , Chemistry from PurdUe University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. She is employed by Shell Chemical Company in Houston, Texas as an Account Manager. The groom received >£ Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Ag Business from North Carolina State University in Raleigh and is a Product Development Specialist with Novartis Crop Protection in Indianapolis, Ind. After a honeymoon in Tahiti and French Polynesia, the cowpie will reside in Houston, Ifexas and Plainfield, Ind. • 1 Parties included: a bridal shower given by the ladies of Barnes Methodist Church in Newsoms. A yacht luncheon at Belmont Harbor in Chicago hosted by Jas Sandhu, Kathy Roberts and Cricket Utz. A couples shower in Houston hosted by Bunny and Tommy Pruyn at their home. Maggie L. Vaughan entertained in her home with brunch for friends and families of the couple. Jennifer Updike, Kelley Updike and Rick Henneberger hosted a post wedding brunch at the groom’s home in Newsoms for friends and families of the couple The rehearsal dinner was held at Dockside Restaurant in Franklin and was hosted by Glenn and Lynda Updike. ' i Happy birthday wishes to Boston residents Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Mabel Webb who celebrates her day today, Wednesday and to Carol Peyton who will observe her day on Saturday. Also wedding anniversary wishes to Carol and husband, Jeff who also celebrate on Saturday. On Tuesday, Karla Bragg adds another year. Many, many happy returns to each of you. Our condolences go out to Mrs. Ruby Reid and family upon the loss of her mother Mrs. Louise Corbin who passed away Tuesday at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Mrs. Diane Corbin, Girl BOSTON By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 scout leader and a group of scouts enjoyed a weekend of camping at Sugar Hollow near Charlottesville. Its that season again and area residents are reminded that flu shot’s will be given tomorrow Thursday, between the hours of 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Health Department. Congratulations to Miss Jennifer Peregory who made the honor roll for the past grading session at Rappahannock Elementary School where she is a student. Massanova Church held an Appreciation Day luncheon on Sunday for their pastor. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday caller of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Novum Baptist Church celebrated their homecoming on Sunday. The Virginia Writers Club will be entertained by tbe Windmore Foundation for Arts Writers’ Club at the Holiday Inn Saturday, Oct. 26 wit$ registration beginning pit 10:30 a.m. ' Mrs. Janet Peregory attended a Pamper Chef Party at Chester Gap Saturday , afternoon. The Nazareth Baptist Church will observe their Deacon and Deaconess Day this Sunday at 3 p.m. Castleton Fire Department holds their shooting matches each Friday evening at 7 p.iji. so come out and lend your support. Congratulations to Jamie Wharton and Tim Vance, who were married at Massanova Church on Sunday, Oct. 12. 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 Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Spefryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” Rts. 211 & 522 Spertyville, VA (540) 987-8235 Each autumn, as sure as our fuel bill rises and the golden leaves fall, we turn our clocks one hour "back to the old time". As darkness descends, many of f “Back to the Old Time us feel drawn to the “old times” when the family settled in early for the night, gathering around the table for "winter fare" like steaming vegetable soup and bubbling Brunswick stew. Retiring to the fireside, they had a chance to chat and to draw close at the end of the day. Truly, this is a different time. We often do not have a schedule that allows the togetherness we long for. Yet, as winter approaches and the evenings grow longer, may we gather more closely to home and share God's Word as a family. Let us also remember to honor Him regularly at our chosen house of Worship. Give God His time each week. 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Hayride, Halloween activites slated The Rappahannock Farmers Association and the Rappahannock Athletic Association are co-sponsoring a, Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn at the Hungry Run Farm in Amissville Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Signs will be posted on U.S. 211. Admission is $3 per person or $10 for family of four or more. The fun begins at 7 p.m. and the gates will close at 9:30 p.m. Refreshments will.be sold by the Rappahannock Athletic Association. ' In my haste to get our column out last week, I forgot to wish my mother-in-law, Evelyn Gum, a happy 75th birthday for Oct. 15. Not good J HI probably be cut completely out of the will. And may I say she certainly does not look her age. ■ " Eddie Hitt has returned home for the hospital and thanks all for their concerns •while he was a patient and since his return home. Friends are sometimes the best medicine! -- Rappahannock County students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, due t© parent/teacher conferences By GLENDA GUM being held from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s strengths or weaknesses and how you, as a parent, can help your child be successful in school. Be involved. Don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour this weekend- Fall, back, Spring forward. The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. There will be costume judging and treats for the kids. Call Sheila Scott at 937-4357 for more information. The wait is almost over for students who will attend the new Emerald Hill Elementary School. A gradual move by grade level will take place the week beginning Oct. 27. Letters were sent to parents outlining the planned n:ove and early dismissal infonnation for the week which will affect only the students of Emerald Hill. I’m sure volunteers to assist in the move will be needed. Check with your child’s teacher or Principal Jim Allen for where your help can be most used. Rappahannock Cc-unty Health Department has scheduled flu clinics on Oct. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and on Oct. 28 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Our prayers are extended to the family and friends of Inez Gum Foster who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15 after a lengthy illness. The Hunters for the Hungry program is again collecting venison for distribution to the less fortunate across Virginia. The program provides the needy with a high protein, low-fat meat that is a welcome addition to their meals. By working together hunters, financial contributors, processors, and feeding agencies are improving the quality of life for many hungry men, women, and children in Virginia. For additional information or to contribute financially, write Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, Va. 24526 or call 1-800-352-4868. Hunters for the Hungry is a 501 (C) (3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. All financial contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Randy, Kady, and I went to my aunt’s home in Strasburg Saturday to witness the making of some good old fashioned apple butter. After taking the scenic route because we couldn’t agree on the directions,we managed to arrive just as the last few jars were being sealed and the copper pot was being washed. At least we were able to visit with my Aunt Polly and Uncle Mick Burkholder, my Aunt Margaret and Uncle Charles Robertson in from Florida, my Aunt Patsy and Uncle Cal Fisher in from North Carolina, my Aunt Fran Moore from Manassas, and my parents, Betty and Denzil Canfield. Next year we’ll leave a little bit earlier... Enjoy our beautiful leaves which are almost at their peak and have a “colorful” week. The advent of Fall spurs activities ~ BY: WAYNE F. BALDWIN • Rappahannock News . < Contributing Writer On Sept. 27, a courageous company of 25 made their annual pilgrimage to the Bolen Family Cemetery on Pignut Mountain in Shenandoah National Park. This year there was a new attendee, Judy Gore. Our oldest attendee was Mable Bowen McClanahan of Warrenton. Although she was familiar with the place etc., it had been many years since she’s been here. We met at 10:30 and proceeded up Keyser Run Fire Road to our destination. The (fay before this writer and his sister and niece “tried” the road to see if it was passable, lb our sjLirprise, with no maintenance liaving been done for some time, We made it with only having to remove one downed locust about four inches in diameter. We went all the way to the graveyard and while there cut the grass so as it wouldn’t have to be done on the morrow. Among the others making the trip, all relatives and descendants of those interred in the cemetery were Clyde and Lillie D. Pullen, Charlie and Florine P. Baldwin, Roy and Haley Payne Drummond and son Chuck, James and Lucy S. Bailey, Jeff and Rebecca B. Burke and children, Charles and Krystal, Michael A. Beahm, Beulah Bolen, James Bolen, Mary Bolen Burner, Patsey B. Brown, Dorothy Kelley McWaters, Joshua Smallwood, Daniel and Sally D. Keyser and myself. We spread our lunch upon the clearing near the cemetery and after grace offered by Mr. Bailey, ate sumptuously. Several of the brave hearted made the hike down to the old homesite. After leaving the cemetery, I’d promised Mrs. Gore a tour of the Gore places I knew. First stopping in Gid Brown Hollow at the old William and Margaret Gore Partlow place (lately the home of Mrs. Janie Beahm). Next, the graves of William T. and Sarah Gore near the Snead home. We next crossed Route 623 over to 622 and taking a left, viewed the old John R. and Lillie Partlow Gore home, now owned by their grandson. Further up the route to S.A. Beahm’s which was formerly Edgar Gore’s place. Near the top of Baker’s Hill we stopped at the old John B. and Martha Racer Gore place. On top of the hill are their graves. On down Harris Hollow to Washington and Washington Masonic Cemetery where we visited some of the Gore graves. Prior happenings Previous to this weekend, there was the Old Hollow reunion, the Beahm family reunion held at the Johnson Cabin in Old Hollow, graciously hosted by Robert and Stella Johnson. In August my mother, Florine Baldwin and I cleaned the Pullen cemetery on Pickeral Ridge. Recently Since going to the Bolen cemetery, we’ve had a visit from cousins from the state of Washington. Three of the children of our late cousin, Myrtie “Mick” Beam Watkins, from Spokane and Wenatchee areas. Zeke, Bonnie, and Linda, the latter of which had accompanied her mother to Virginia away back in the late 60’s and upon which visit Sperryville residents entertain * \ Mrs. Shirley Kushner of jfjaithersburg, Md. was a Weekend guest of her mother •Mrs. Catherine Brown. "i1 Mr. A.L. Swindler of jianover, Pa. was a weekend “gjuest of his mother Mrs. ijmma Swindler. * Happy 40th birthday to my ^sister Rhonda Baldwin who tyill celebrate hers on ^Saturday, Oct. 25. •;! Birthday wishes also go •cut to my sister-in-law Emily ‘Jenkins who will also celebrate hers on Saturday. ■•J Mrs. Cathy Pullen and lAshleigh of Washington and dSlrs. Lillie Corbin were •iijunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. IBemard Jenkins and Angie. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko ■Attended the Rhonda Dee iJenkins and Charles Kevin ;ftamey wedding on Saturday, •Oct. 18 at Reynolds Memorial. On Sunday night, Oct. 26 the youth of the Sperryville Methodist Church will be trick-or-treating for monetary donations for three local programs which are the DARE, the Sheriff’s Christmas project for the needy and the Social Services. The youth’s Bible school theme this summer was “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, you do unto me”. This Sunday night as the children dedicate their time to help others, please give generously. The Sperryville United Methodist Sunday School will hold their annual Halloween party at the home of Opie and Nancy Crawford on US 211 west next to Parkway Gift Shop on Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. There will be lots of games, prizes and ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt 29 South, Culpeper nv. 825-1037 abehdeeh SARDS 1 .1 Wednesday Night Prime Rib $11.95 ** Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato &. Onion Rings $10.95 _J refreshments. Youth and leaders from the Washington Baptist Church enjoyed a hay ride and camp fire at the home of Billy, Barbara and Tiffany Wayland on Sunday evening. Sperryville friends and relatives of Mrs. Cathy Pullen would .like to wish her a very happy birthday on Friday, Oct. 24. Cathy is the writer for the Sperryville social notes and works for the law firm of Douglas Baumgardner in Washington. Cathy is married to Ricky Pullen and they have one daughter, Ashleigh. We wish her a great day! endeared Mick to many a heart. What’s next? Any and all who’d be so inclined should contact me within the next week or two for a trip to the Dwyer cemetery. This is a two and one half mile hike of easy grade but rather rocky, of that those who intend to make it should take proper precautions, i.e., good walking shoes and perhaps a walking stick. A drink and light snack are also recommended. Wear clothing suitable to weather conditions. Also, if there are folks out there who have any knowledge of the Hazel Mountain please get in touch with me. I am quite interested in finding an old cemetery there wherein many of my ancestors are buried. They include the Jenkins, Weakley, Dodson and Burkes. My great-grandmother being originally from that area. You may reach me at 825-8394, 543-2590 or e-mail me at: wafaba@erols.com. There has also been some interest in going back to the Frazier, Mary Frazier or Joe Billy Bowen cemetery. Am ready to go when we’ve made arrangements and have a sufficient number. Unique Catering Thistle HillB&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 540-987-9143 ABRAHAM BEGAY t foremost Navajo Master , Silversmith from Flagstaff, AZ 1 Formerly featured at The Trading Post in Little Washington, Virginia WILL BE AT GOLDSMITH'S JEWELRY 218 East Main Street Front Royal, Virginia I HUKSDAY, TRIPAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 23, 24 & 25 If you have a love of exquisite, unusual handmade Indian jewelry, you will not be disappointed unless you don't come! Mr. Begay's work is highly acclaimed. Many of his pieces have won first place in jewelry shows all over the country. You can also see some of his artwork at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. You, too, can own one of his masterpieces. 540-636-2935 • FAX 540-636-6601 Upcoming Events RLEP celebration planned Come celebrate Rappahannock County’s scenic beauty and mountain heritage at the annual gathering of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Blue grass music will be provided by the Page County Ramblers. Win a free dinner for two at The Inn at Washington in the $5 per ticket raffle. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Silent auction scheduled The staff of the RCHS newspaper, The Rapport, will be sponsoring a silent auction at parent-teacher conferences Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Some of the gifts donated by local businesses include lunch for two at Mountainside Market, earrings from Chris’s Chop, a savings bond from F&M Bank, lunch for two at Blue Moon Cafe, a ceramic bowl from Talk of the Tbwn and many more. Proceeds will go toward publication costs and the purchase of much needed equipment. If anyone would like to make a donation, please call Cindy Cummins at 987-8575. 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 by pat Jenkins and Company. Book Fair scheduled Rappahannock County Elementary School Library is currently hosting a Scholastic Book Fair and will continue 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. Ragged Mountain activities Oct. 24, slide show/discussion on Pfiesteria piscicida microbe with Richard Lacouture at the Rappahannock Library at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 Water Monitoring Training with Jay Gilliam of Virginia Izaak Walton League. Open to all, meet at Mountainside Market, west of Sperryville 9 to 9:30 a.m., concludes mid-afternoon. Oct. 31 All Hallow’s Eve bonfire, Town of Washington at dusk. For information on all activities call 987-3366. Halloween activities planned The Rappahannock Farmers Association and the Rappahannock Athletic Association presents a haunted bam and hay ride at Hungry Run Farm on South Poe’s „ Road. Watch for signs on US 211. “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. Shots offered at Viewtown The Rappahannock Health Department will be offering flu and pneumonia shots at Viewtown General Store Friday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call John or Margaret Wiese, 937-3249. Healing Arts activities Weekly Life Enrichment series will continue Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. More About Shiatsu will be the topic. Jeff Hazel will share information and hands-on technique on the ancient oriental system of Shiatsu to stimulate the energy system. Dan Lewis will be assisting. On Oct. 30 the series will continue with Creating a Positive Future Using Self-Hypnosis. The Healing Place presents “Healing the Wounded Child Within” on Oct. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This transformative inner work is based upon and modeled from the process offered in John Bradshaw’s book, entitled, Homecoming - Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. The event is facilitated and supported by Bertha Scholten and Carol Lucking. Once-a-month Fall series “Sharing and Caring” facilitated by Carol Lucking, MS on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. All events will be held at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center and information may be obtained by 987-7204. Estate planning scheduled The Rappahannock Farmers Association will sponsor an estate planning seminar on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School. The program will focus on scenic easements. For more information call 675-3444. Food Fest planned The Culinary classes at Rappahannock County High School are having a Food Fest during parent-teacher night on Oct. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to sample the home cooking. All proceeds will be used for special projects and field trips for the Culinary Cooking Class. Video-discussion set The public is invited to view a videotaped interview with Gabrille Roth, internationally acclaimed artist, healer, and trance-dancer on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Iris Centre in Washington. There is a $5 admission fee and to reserve a seat call 675-3003. 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. Ham, turkey dinner set The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a ham and turkey dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. For more information call Sandi Carter at 937-4218. Halloween celebration set The Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center in Front Royal invites you to a Halloween celebration of fun, costumes, treats, and spooky excitement on Friday, Oct. 31, at the 4-H Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Children 7-12 years and their parents will epjoy trick-or-treating in our haunted stables, participating in carnival games, and touring the facility on our haunted hayride. Prizes will be given for the best and most original costumes and food will be available for purchase throughout the entire evening. Cost is only $4 per person for this safe and fun-filled alternative on Halloween night. For information contact the 4-H Center at 635-7171.

Pumpkins — edible and decorative Pumpkin season has arrived! Everywhere you look in Sperryville there are pumpkins. They are also available at some county orchards. Many will be used for jack-olantems, however, some will be used for cooking purposes. Pumpkins are a dark yellow vegetable and a rich source of Vitamin A - one cup of pumpkin, cooked or canned, has 80 calories. One slice, one sixth of a nine inch pie has 300 calories. ' Pumpkin pie is probably the best known food made with pumpkin, but the vegetable is also delicious used in cakes, cookies, muffins, breads and even cream-of-pumpkin soup. To cook pumpkin: wash it and cut it in half crosswise. Remove seeds and strings and place it in a pan, shell side up. Bake in a 325 degree oven for one hour or more, depending on size, until it is tender and begins to fall apart. Scrape the pulp from the shell and press through a strainer or puree in a blender. - Pumpkin may also be steamed. The cooked pumpkin is used in recipes or canned pumpkin may be substituted. • To can pumpkin: Wash firm, fully ripe pumpkins. Cut into large pieces. Discard seeds. Steam or bake until tender. Scoop out pulp. Put through sieve or food mill. Add boiling water to make pulp a little thinner than needed for pies, four, hot, into hot jars, leaving one inch head space. Add one teaspoon salt to each quart. Adjust caps. Process pints one hour and five minutes and quarts one hour and 20 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure. • Z To freeze pumpkin: Pick at Optimum maturity, indicated by, good color and stem that breaks loose easily. Wash thoroughly, peel, remove seeds, cut into sections, steam until soft, put through a food mill, add •Onfc part sugar to six parts puree. Cool and package. • - Pumpkin can be prepared fn a variety of ways. Here are some recipes we believe you will want to try. . Pumpkin Roll l Z 3 eggs Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland 1 cup sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup flour. Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup 10X sugar 4 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, baking soda, cinnamon and flour. Pour into jelly roll pan, greased. Bake 15 minutes or until done. Take from oven, turn quickly onto wax paper and roll up, leaving wax paper on inside. Cool about 45 minutes or more. It can be put in freezer for 20 minutes to cool faster. While cooling, mix filling ingredients together. Unroll cake, take off was paper, spread filling all over and then roll back up. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Can be wrapped in freezer wrapping and frozen until ready to use. Refrigerate any unused portion. Alice Pullen Flint Hill Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake Crust: 1/8 cup sugar 1 cup graham crackers 1/3 cup butter Mix well. Generously butter bottom of 9 x 3 inch springform pan. Pat crust in bottom. Filling: 3 (8 ounces) cream cheese 3/4 cup brown sugar 6 eggs 1 pound pumpkin, solid pack 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves Beat above ingredients three minutes. Pour into pan and bake 1 hour 45 minutes. Add topping. Topping: 3 Tablespoons butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Mix well. Spread on cake and return to turned off oven until completely cool. Freezes easily. Serves 12. Debbie Massie Amissville Pumpkin Cake 2 cups sugar ' 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten A 2 cups flour n 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons soda 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Frosting Combine Sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs. Beat one minute at medium speed. Combine next five ingredients. Add to pumpkin mixture. Beat one minute at medium speed. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Frosting: 1/2 cup margarine 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup flaked coconut Combine butter and cream cheese. Beat until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Mary Latham Amissville Pumpkin Pie 1 large can pumpkin 1 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 5 slightly beaten eggs 2 cups milk 1 large can evaporated milk 2 deep dish unbaked pastry shells or 2 nut crust (recipe follows) Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices. Blend in eggs, milk and evaporated milk. Pour in pastry shells. Bake at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Nut Crust: 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted 2 cups four 1 cup chopped nuts Press into pan. Bake 5 minutes before filling. Makes 2 crusts. This pie is delicious with the nut crust! Jan Palmer Chester Gap Pumpkin Cookies 1/2 cup oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 1 cup pumpkin 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 package chocolate chips Cream together oil, sugar and eggs. Sift flour and all dry ingredients. Add flour mixture alternately with pumpkin to cream mixture. Add chocolate chips. Drop by the teaspoonful onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Have something to say about public issues? Get if off your chest. Write a letter to the editor. Recovery From A Heart Attack Gan Begin Minutes After The First Symptoms. 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Surgi-Center of Winchester • Wiley Home Care • Wiley Medical Transport • Wiley Pharmacy • \Wrren Memorial Hospital Winchester Medical Center • Winchester Rehabilitation Center Retired teachers enjoyed gathering - By: Esther P. White Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The annual Fall meeting of District N of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association was held at the Flint Hill Public House with the Rappahannock County unit as hosts. President Jerry Casey presided and led the flag pledges. Barbara Gentry gave the “thought for the day” using the theme Why Worry? We were welcomed by Dorothy Butler, president of Rappahannock County Retired Teachers Association and with a special welcome by Hubert Gilkey, chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. This was followed by a business session and committee reports. A treasurer’s report was given and the minutes of the last meeting were approved with a correction. Lucia Kilby of the Rappahannock unit introduced the speaker Mary Ann Biggs, Assistant Superintendent of Rappahannock County Schools. Mrs. Biggs came to Rappahannock as a eighth grade teacher. She later taught at Handley High in Winchester, was an assistant principal in Rappahannock and a principal in Clarke County. She returned to Rappahannock in 1995 as Assistant Superintendent. She spoke on changes at the state level - What’s New and What’s Not New? She presented information on I change in standards, change in accreditation and other related materials. Nan Butler-Roberts, a , former Rappahannock stu- - dent and the daughter of President Dorothy Butler, presented a program of ■ music which she dedicated » to both Princess Diana and „ Mother Teresa. She sang A , World of Difference and Up <■[ Where We Belong. The meeting adjourned so we could enjoy a delightful lunch served by the Public House. Rev. Phillip ' Bailey, pastor of * Washington Baptist Church gave the blessing. After lunch, President , Casey welcomed our guest, State President Ruth Anderson. She expressed her pleasure at meeting with us and invited all to Blackstone in October. Congratulations were r, extended to Calvin , Lightfoot on his election as the new vice-president. Special thanks were ; extended to Dorothy Butler • and her members for their hospitality and the pleasant arrangements for the ’ meeting. The next meeting will be the Spring meeting and it > will be held in Frederick n County in April. <• T Breakfast, lunch menus • RCES Breakfast: Monday: Waffles/syrup or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwich or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday: Munsters hot oatmeal/toast or cereal, milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday: Chicken tenders, hot biscuit, butter; choose two, parsley potatoes, buttered peas, apple pixie pie. Tuesday: Hot dog on bun, nacho’s cheese; choose two, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans. Wednesday: Fish filet, hush puppies; choose two, scalloped potatoes, collard greens, chilled peaches. Thursday: Spaghetti, garlic bread; choose two, garden salad/dressing, buttered corn, apple sticks. > Friday: Halloween, Veggie bat soup, gooey peanut butter jelly sandwich; choose two, ghosts eyes, skeleton legs, Casper’s slimy pears. RCHS Lunch: Monday: Fish fillet, macaroni and cheese, garden fresh peas, choice of fruit, hush puppies or chicken pattie on bun, potato rounds and fruit. Tuesday: Pepperoni pizz$, buttered corn, fresh fruit, hot cinnamon bun or steak’ums on bun, tuna salad, french fries., Wednesday: Hot turkey sandwich \vith gravy and stuffing, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, Halloween cookie or hot dog on bun, french fries and fruit. Thursday: Beef barbecue on bun, french fries, cole slaw, gingerbread with cool whip or sausage pizza, choice of fruit. Friday: Halloween Veggie beef bat soup, gooey peanut butter jelly sandwich, ghosts eyes, slippery slimy fruit, candy corn cupcake or chicken pattie on bun, onion rings and fruit. Ashley Vest celebrates 8th Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest and Logan entertained on Sunday family and friends in honor of the 8th birthday of Ashley Vest, their daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Franson of Seattle, Washington were guests for the week of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Russell of Chantilly were Sunday guests of the Daczewitz. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper and Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Sue Baker, Mrs. Alice Marshall, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Kathleen LeSueur, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Marian Richardson and Mrs. Bessie Powell of Fredericksburg weife recent luncheon guests of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. Viewtown social highlights; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle were Sunday evening guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Sympathy is extended to the Corbin family upon the loss of Mrs. Louise Corbin last week. The Rappahannock Band Boosters yard sale held Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Rappahannock High School was very successful and special thanks is extended to the community for their support. Don’t forget to enter the Big Buck Contest at Viewtown General Store. Also at Viewtown General. Store, the Rappahannock By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Health Department will be offering flu and pneumonia shots on Friday, Nov. 7 from 14 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information call Margaret (8" John Wise at 937-3249. IH

E. Revercomb Retired secretary I Elizabeth Menefee ;Revercomb, 83, died Monday, ■Oct. 13 at Meadowbrook Adult [Home in Reva. She was the widow of John Robert Revercomb and the daughter of the late Robert ;Middletow Menefee and •Bertha Smith Menefee of [Rappahannock. Mrs. Revercomb attended ■Smithfield Business College in [Richmond and was a retired secretary-bookkeeper. She was a member of St Stephen’s [Episcopal Church in Culpeper. ; She is survived by several ■nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were ;held at Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 15 with the Rev. Alan Hooker officiating. Clore-Geest Funeral Home • in Culpeper was in charge of [the arrangements. William Brown Flint Hill resident William “Bill” Harden Brown, 77, of Flint Hill, died [on Sunday, Oct. 12 at Warren \ Memorial Hospital in Front • Royal. ! Survivors include his wife 'Ethel Brown of Culpeper; one daughter Rita Brown of Culpeper; three sons William Brown of Culpeper, David •Brown of Warrenton and [George Brown of Flint Hill; • several grandchildren; a host of nieces^, nephews and a close . friend William “Gene” Dearing of Flint Hill. [ Funeral services were held "at Lower Zion Baptist Church in Jeffersonton on Friday, Oct. 17 with the Rev. John Pendleton of Flint Hill officiating. Interment was in the Shepherd Family Cemetery in Jeffersonton. •: W.C. Thompson Funeral .Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Charlie Lillard Milkman Charlie L. Lillard, 86, died "Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Sunny "Slope Adult Home in Flint •Hill. Lillard was bom May 1, 1911 in Madison. Funeral services were held at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton on Friday, Oct. 17. Burial was at Stonewall 'Memory Gardens in Manassas. Lillard was a former resident of Lincolnia, Va. in Fairfax County and also a resident for a number of years in Flint Hill. He was a member of the Eagles Club. He was retired from Sealtest Dairy as "a milkman. - ’ Survivors include his wife Clarice Lillard of Ashburn; three daughters Shirley L. Wade of Ashburn, Joan Patton 6f Stephens City and Linda Pierpoint of Alexandria; three sisters Mary Hickerson and Frances Hudson, both of Flint Hill and Martha Jenkins of Madison and a brother Pete fciillard of Manassas. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His parents were the late Wilbert and Hattie Lillard. Peggy Wiggins Born in county Peggy Ross Wiggins, 61, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Oct. 15 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Wiggins was bom Oct. 24, 1935 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Herbert and Virgie Jenkins. She is survived by a son Frank Wiggins Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and a daughter Jacqueline White of Orange. Additional survivors include four brothers Earl Jenkins of New Waterford, Ohio, Russell Jenkins of Vienna, Ohio, Herbert Lee Jenkins of Orange and Kenny Jenkins of Ocala, Fla. and two sisters Pauline Husted of Fredericksburg and Catherine Hawkins of Culpeper. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at CloreGeest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. K. Oettinger Loved, Rappahannock Katherine Brownell Oettinger, a pioneer in the fields of child and maternal health and family planning, died Oct. 13 of congestive heart failure in Carmel, Calif. She was 94. Appointed Chief of the federal Children’s Bureau by President Eisenhower in 1957, Dr. Oettinger served in four administrations. The position was traditionally a political and during her ten years of federal service, Dr. Oettinger won praise from such Democrats as Hubert Humphrey, who presented her an award and called her “an unsung heroine,” and from numerous Republicans. In 1967 President Johnson named her the first Deputy Assistant Secretary of HEW for Family Planning and Population. She was the only person to hold that post, which was abolished by President Nixon three years later. Prior to joining the federal government, Dr. Oettinger was dean of the School of Social Work at Boston University from 1954 to 1957. She earlier served as head of the Division of Community Services in the State of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Mental Health. Katherine Oettinger was bom in Nyack, N.Y., Sept. 14, 1903. She was graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Smith College and earned a master’s degree from the Smith School of Social Work. In 1957, Dr. Oettinger was awarded an honorary LL.D from Smith and was honored by the School of Social Work for life achievements in 1995. During her career, Dr. Oettinger was awarded honorary degrees by several colleges. NSDAR members enjoy presentation ‘ • By LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer > The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met on -Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Madison United Methodist Church in Madison with the regent, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby presiding and with Mrs. Clarence Grogan and Mrs. James Rumpler as hostesses. The speaker for the afternoon, introduced by Mrs. Carl D. Longley, was Mrs. “Tizzy” Von Trapp Walker who talked •of her famous family, the Von ITrapps, largely about her 'grandparents whose life and ^leave-taking of Austria is porItrayed in “The Sound of jMusic.” ►. Many of the events in the •movie were somewhat similar Ito the true story and other, ‘which she described, were not .^rue. After leaving Austria and getting to Italy, they toured for twenty years giving concerts and in 1939, chose Stowe, Vermont to settle in as it looked so much like Austria. She had many pictures to show of the retreat and hotel in Stowe, Vermont, which they developed, the present one built after the previous one was burned to the ground in 1980. Mrs. Randolph T. Dixon read the National Defense report on the Constitutional protection of property rights and how communism, which rejects private ownership and feels that government can successfully plan and regulate a nation’s economy, has collapsed in most eastern European nations, with a resultant boom in those nations’ economy. Marking of graves of many deceased members will be on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The nest meeting will be a luncheon at Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern in Washington, Va. Eead the local news. Call Rappahannock News and subscribe today. 675-3338. She began her career as a social worker in St. Paul, Minn, and later in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. In 1929 she moved to Scranton, Pa., as the mental health consultant to the Visiting Nurse Association. The next year she married Malcolm H. Oettinger, a writer and businessman, who died in Washington, D.C. in 1963. She did not remarry. The had two sons, who survive her, Malcolm Jr., a retired writer who lives in Chapel Hill, N.C. and John Brownell Oettinger, a hypnotherapist in Los Angeles. After leaving the government in 1970, Dr. Oettinger moved to Washington, Va., where she pursued her favorite sport, horseback riding. Until 1982 she traveled around the world as a consultant on population control and iamny planning, sponsored at various times by the International Association of Schools of Social Work, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID). She wrote a well received book in 1981: Not My Daughter: Facing up to Teenage Pregnancy, with Elizabeth Mooney. She also wrote many works on social work in relation to family planning, Her work in this field led to an award from Parent’s Magazine, which she shared with John D. Rockefeller III. Her international work began when, as Children’s Bureau chief. Dr. Oettinger was the U.S. representative on the executive board of UNICEF. She was the U.S. delegate to the International Conference on Social Work in 1958 and chair of the U.S. contingent to the 1959 InterAmerican . Congress on Children, delegate to the International Study Conference on Child Welfare in Tokyo, and leader of the U.S. Delegation to the 1868 Congress on Population and Family Planning in Venezuela. She served as secretary of the White House Conference on Children and Youth in 1960, which developed legislative proposals on child abuse, programs for handicapped children and crucial issues in child and maternal health. Many late became law. Dr. Oettinger moved to Carmel in 1983, where she continued writing about population problems and the welfare of children. She was chosen as “a pioneer in the 20th century,” for an oral history project, which remains with her professional papers in the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College. uJui^Lzincj vWotAi by Randy Minter THE AFTERNOON OF LIFE It scarcely comes as news that our culture places a high premium on being young. Still, despite all the advertising promotion of youthfulness, we should not lose sight of the fact that every stage of life has its advantages. Later life offers the opportunity to take time to smell the roses, as it were. As Anne Morrow Lindbergh wrote in 1955: "We Americans, with our terrific emphasis on youth, action, and material success, certainly tend to belittle the afternoon of life and even to pretend it never comes. We push the clock back and try to prolong the morning, over-reaching and overstraining ourselves in the unnatural effort... In our breathless attempts we often miss the flowering that waits for afternoon." Later life has advantages that are seldom appreciated by the young, but can be completely enjoyed by those with the time to reflect. Later years bring wisdom. We have less of a need to hurry, we begin to know what is really important to us. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we work hard to offer you what you need as you go through a difficult time. If you have questions about our services, call 347-3431. We're here to help, and we care about you. "Perhaps middle age is, or should be, a period of shedding shell: the shell of ambition, the shell of material accumulations and possessions, the shell of the ego." -Anne Morrow Lindbergh Mrs. Hawkins enjoys guests Dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were George Bennette of Front Royal, Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Judy Deal and daughter Jamie. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham. Visitors on Sunday of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston and Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughPhone changes As of Tuesday, Oct. 7 the days of sending a quarter with your kids in case they need to make an emergency phone call are over. As of this date, there is no longer a requirement that pay phones charge only 25 cents and allow an unlimited time for conversation for local phone calls. In this deregulated and competitive market, the consumer will need to listen carefully when using a pay telephone. If you need help with family finance or consumer issues, call the local Extension Office at 675-3619. By RUTH CLARK 675.3608 : ..■■■■■ ■■■ ■ ■ - - ■ ■ - - ter Megan of Winchester. Donald Keyser and his friend Clayton of Alexandria were -Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, Oct. 25. Approximately 60 area girls scouts and leaders of the Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council spent Friday until Sunday at Sugar Hollow Camp in White Hall near Charlottesville. The group enjoyed hiking, cutting wood . and the camp fire for s’moreS. The band boosters are selling chocolate candy at $3 each.; The sales from these candies are to help fund their trip in May to Florida. There will be a band boosters meeting at the Rappahannock High School op Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Happy birthday to Mrs., Bonnie Cave who will celebrate her day on Sunday, Oct.' 26. We are glad to report thqt Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen has returned to her home in Flint Hill and recuperating nicely after having surgery at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Saturday Mrs. Margaret Hawkins and children Richard and Wanda of Rockland were guests of Mrs. Annie Hawking. CLORErGERST FUNERAL HOME | 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 j 1-800-924-1266 j j A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, j Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors j Christopher C. Geest, Consultant ! Next Deadline November 23 •3 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. Ttw0n*S1op Shop tor eompMt Horn DaconUng Sank* floor Cowrtng** Window Tmttrwnti WWtpnpw • sup Cww» l Uphotttwy Residential & Commercial Rt 211 AmluvUld, VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Senice CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Qitejtm $ anuim1’ * I, ^lucrps A* Ki Chimney Sweeping Relining Ot J r.t«h:.:fx--J iVrvic? Fully Insured 16 vn*. E«|i. Bruce Vierting 703-675-3S08 CHIROPRACTIC fS CMiKOfc Wormian 0)fct. 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Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 EXCAVATING Excavating Pivjftiott of • ore 1 rxn kuv*r FxjirtpiT*** JrwRoads - Drain FWds Komis - Basements Rktinff Km^s - Hearing Qualify work and sali^d customers are tmr */ priority Maury Suiphin JViO-fST 5-34 29 *74 Oen Ycnur Rtl. i-Twj u«. va searf FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Bart Wire, American Wre, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 MASONRY KENT'S STONE MASONRY All Types Free Estimates (540) 778-1573 Kent Jenkins Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*5452 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PlliXVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on Xetr Work 540-675-9249 PAINTING EXCAVATING mnrnmmnznmnznnnm rmiuizui SfiOWK’S EXCAVATING 7 Quam Lam, Chester Gap, VA 22623 p (540) 635-7273 jj SggfaaAate ♦ftwirua -Massm SgfflCE OMLSandLDut llfawg •Water, Ulity,’ TopsoitMuldi •Laadbcapng Drains Lines Hauling ' "Snow Removal •footers A CJvert* 'Driveways ko jo3’co small faFfKEs&tttsCalToddBmfiB VniuirTTniiiiiTrrinniTrrTTnfi PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BONNIE'S SECRETARIAL Correspondence, database, manuscripts, resumes, wills, etc. Laser printer, free local pickup & delivery. Call Bonnie at First Dollar Farm. 540-675-3460 BUSHHOGGING BACKHOE WORK Specialized Backhoe Service (540) 675-3901 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY IUVET T!'5 r&UtyVPky SPERRYYIIAE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential ('onuncreial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 simkrymi 11:. vv STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sizes Available ($40)341-7000 TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONETV & APPUANCE Sates & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Medium 540-948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TVRECEPTIOH? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed In all areas. For more info, call 1-800441-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul. Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 WEDDING STATIONERY < A 'I'tJkdldincj ifMVI 1 ATIONS • AANOUNeiMENTS Sappahannock Nous (540) 675-3338 OVp l»f OMt oHnr.o on N*o„. 5%,ro* Wailungtnn VA «*nd con K*tp yot. pUw y*H», or*«o frirf riQ

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Horses For Sale Please refer to category you wish to use Qanwal Classified cont. 52. Instruction 53. Lawn/Garden Equipment 54. Livestock For Sale 55. Lost 56. Miscellaneous For Sale 57. Miscellaneous Wanted 58. Musical Instruments/Equipment 59. Office Fumiture/Equipment 60. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 61. Personals 62. Produce 63. Recreational Equipment/Health 64. Seasonal Specials 65. Services - Business 66. Services - Cleaning 67. Services - Financing/Mortgages 68. Services - Home Health dare 69. Services - Home Improvement 70. Services - Miscellaneous 71. Tributes Automotive 83. Antiques & Classics 84. Automobiles 85. Trucks 86. Campers/RV 87. Vans 88. Motorcycles 89. Parts/Accessories 250. Too Late To dlassify 251. Too Late To Employ Employment 90. Employment Sen/ices 91. Help Wanted 92. Help Wanted Domestic 93. Jobs Wanted Legal Notices 100. Bids & Proposals 101. Legal Notices 102. 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Deadline is Friday, 5:00pm. For proof of legal before publication, deadline is Thursday, 5:00pm. BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES/HOME IMPR. DIRS , Friday, I2:00noon. Please call 540-349-9577 for rates on this section. Horse & Farm (H&F): Appearing in The Loudoun County Package, The Fauquier Tunes Democrat and The ClarkeTimes Courier Newspapers. Deadline is Monday, 1:00pm. Rate is $30.94 1st 20 „ words, .80C each tddtT word. H&F Display rate is $40.50 pci. All classified ads (with the exception of Legal Notices, Meeting Place & Directory ads), will appear on the internet. An ad cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. After your ad is published, to make any changes/corrections, please call immediately. No adjustments will be made on an error that does not materially affect the val . ue of the ad. Errors must be reported by 3:00pm - Monday following the date of Publication. The Times Xcjnmunity Newspapers will not Accept Liability for its ■failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement * dfeemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or . set-up. The TimeSrComm unity 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-Community Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 W e Accept 1 __ 2 _ .1_ 4. 5 __ 6 __ 7_ 8._ 9 __ 10 II _ 12. U. 14_ 15. : i6._ 17 __ 18 _ 19_ 20. Additional Words 21 • 22.__ ! 2.1__ 24. 25. __ 26 27._ 28 _ 29__ 10 _ I Category #__ ■ No. of win _ C Card* _ Esp Dale: _ Phone#:_ Name:_ Address: _ City:__ State:_,___Zip._ 1 Rentals Apartments Sperryville area, 1 bedroom cottage, hardwood floors, large rooms, large front porch, $375 plus utilities. Call for appointment. 540-9878789. 7 Rentals Office Flint Hill, Virginia: Office space available. $425 per month, in; eludes utilities. (540)6751650.• 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. (540)675-3316. Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare Luxury Williamsburg Vacation - 3days, 2 nights. Historic Williamsburg Plantation. 2 nights luxury hotel accommodations $99. (888) 874-0004. Limited space. Some restrictions. Live operators. Travel today. 16 Real Estate For Sale Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s, REO’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Six acres & old house. No water or septic. $69,000. 540-987-8940 after 6pm. vt 40 Real Estate IO Lots & Acreage ATTENTION BOATER: waterfront or water access homesites with deeded boat slips as low as $34,900. Coastal Marketing, North Carolina’s waterfront specialist. 1-800-566-5263 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. Lake lot bargain! $19,900. Beautifully wooded lake access parcel w/incredible smoky Mtn views & private access to boat ramp on 30,000+acre recreational lake in Tenn. Paved rds, power & tel. close to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge. Excellent financing. Call now 800-8615253. Land Bargain! 20+AC$29,900. Wooded parcel w/mtn views & wildlife pond site. 30 mi. west of Winchester, VA. Excellent terms. Call HCV 304-262-2770. Morgan County, WVa., riverfront, 5 acres, $48,000. Wooded, building site, perked. 20 minutes from Berkeley Springs. 703-430-6183. Pamlico River, NC get ready to enjoy...the rest of your life. Buy now for future retirement. Waterfront from $39,900, Waterview $25,900, Forest from $17,900, boat slips from $7500. Large estate sized homesites, paved rds, gated entrance. Don't let your future pass you by. Call today. 1-800-938-9552 Ext.2017. 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. Berry Hollow Farm Syria, 70 ac., border Park, cabin, 3-ac. Lake,' frontage, views, reduced to 245K. Belle View Farm, Nethers, 15 ac., 1880's restored farmhouse, mt. views, bams, river frontage, 269.5K. Rapp. Co., lovely wooded 18 ac. parcel, stream, frontage, $69,900. Etlan area, 101 ac., borders Park, mostly wooded, stream, views, tenant house, $295,000. Syria, 18 ac., wooded stream, pond, borders Park, 69.5K. Etlan. 113 ac. Farm, 5-BR Victorian, bams, lake, 480K. Call Lisa Dyer Jefferson Land 4 Realty, 540-948-5050 25 Adoption 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. ADOPT A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical & legal expenses. Please call Tamar & David at our home at 1-800-953-1226. 26 Announcements You Are Invited To An Open House: Saturday, October 25, 1997. 2pm to 6pm. at Mt. Hope Baptist Church 42507 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashbum, Virginia. Meet our new Pastor, visit, enjoy the grounds, share a meal. Call (703)7292707 for more details. 29 Auctions Absolute Auction 160-unit Apartment Complex, sold regardless of price. Thursday, December 11, 1 pm, Richmond, VA. Owner financing with approval. Call for details: Motley's 804-355-2100. VaLic#16. Saturday, Oct 25th 4:00 p.m. at the gallery Rt 211, Amiss ville We're going to have 4 LOT of good, usable stuff to sell at this auction: Furniture; Coins; Carnival glass; Power and handtools; Lawn mowers; Porcelain and glassware; Old country/ other collectibles; Frog & pansy collections; Gas range; Small apartment-size washer, Much, much more, including an AWESOME BOX LOT HEAVEN! Bill Payne Auctions, ‘ ><5nc. IO) 937-4142 675-3729 VA-A.F. #330 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 oi ir ialn center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 29 Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at CiOC p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items Special: 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup Model Home Furniture Partial Eatata from Gnat Falla We buy or Ml complete or petal eetalea Wei also buy used Urttie and household toms. Pid»t> acelabte. ConsigrmentsV&lcome ForMorelnfcrmefcnCall (703) 327-4004 E-mail: mosby@erols.com Calvin Neal. VAAR #2064 LW -Scoop- Magirnss, VAAfi #1309 Dir: From Chantilly, take Rt. 50 3.5 miles Wol Fit. 28 (SuiyRd.). From Gilberts Comer (Fits. 151 50), 7 miles E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery). Terms: Cash, Check. MOST Debit Cards. Visa. MC, Discowr. 4mxncemerte day of sate tate precedence wer ported material. Business Ofc 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. Direct Sales-Telemarketers: Tired of that rotten manager who drives you crazy in that boiler room they call a telemarketing company? Work at home telemarketing to businesses $12-524 per hour. Call 800/692-2052 for details. Earn Thousands Stuffing envelopes. Send self addressed stamped envelope to: J &D, Inc. 12300 Beach Nut Court, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192-2003. Financial Fraedoml Average people are earning $5-10 thousand per month part-time. Very simple, no selling, not MLM. 1-800-3226169. ext 5490 M Business Om Opportunities Frito Lay/Hershey Route! All cash business! Prime local sites! $1200+weekly potential! Ongoing support! Expand at your own pace! Small investment/Huge profits. 1 -800-731-7233, Ext 3910. Local Candy Route. 30 vending machines. Earn apx. $800/day, all for $9,995. Call 1-800-998vend. Garage/Yard Moving Sale Flea Market - Indoor year round. 7th year. Accepting applications for Fall/Winter Season, Warren County Fairgrounds, Front Royal, Va. 540-635-5827. 44 Giveaways Free Pure bred long hair Dachshund looking for loving home with adults. 703-779-0356 Free to a good home adorable mix breed good with kids. Has had all shots. Loyal, loving dog for the right home Gainesville- 703-754-2662 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: Adorable & Cuddly Dwarf Siberian Hamsters (sold for $9.00 each in area) 2 litter striped sable color. Call: 540-338-2852 for more information. 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. Free: Pit BuM mix, female, spayed, 2 years. 703-779-4781. Giveaway: Free to good home. Beautiful border collie. Black and white. (540)349-2312. 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. Two cute adorable midnight black kittens and 1 very friendly, cuddly gray short hair kitten. Ready for that special home. Great Halloween gifts!! Lovettsville Area 540822-9037 Auctions Auction #614 Thurs, November 13.3 pm Gorgeous Colonial Brick Estate New Construction - Never Occupied Fredericksburg, VA For more de-tub and color brochure or to view, call 800442-7906 • This is the first lot within the exclusive North Qub Subdivision and is one of the best tracts. • 6 bedrooms 5.5 baths 9,100+/- sq. ft. • Lots in subdivision sell for over $100,000 • Next door to the private historic Fredericksburg Country Qub • Shannon Airport nearby • Replacement building cost of home is well over $700,000 (this does not reflect the value of the lot) 20% down day of sale with balance due on delivery of deed, not to exceed 30 days. ROGERS HUJYAAtin.mO l*'C Hwy. 601 Mt Airy, NC _ VA License #2 www rogri srealty.com 44 Giveaways Adorable, loving, Italian Greyhound 8 pound. 1 1/2 years old. Couple or single with a lot of time to give, loving care.703-757-6300. German Shepherd, 41/2 years, love people, only to a loving home. All shots. 540-987-7231. 53 Lawn/Garden Equipment Wanted: 8HP or larger vertical shaft Briggs and Stratton engine for lawn mower/ tractor. Call 540347-4997 after 6pm. M Livestock For Sale ★SPECIAL* ★ SALE ★ Angus Sired Select Feeder ★ CATTLE ★ November 4 at FAUQUIER -vj^ LIVESTOCK W EXCHANGE ^ INCORPORATED Marshall, VA Sale Starts 1:30 p.m. for info call (540)364-1566 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Amana Air conditioner8600 BTU/ HR. Like new, $300. Call 703391-9128. Art Books; Records $1 to $20. 40 to 75% off. Call on Thursdays & Fridays, 540-987-9608. Cookware. Big dinner party sets! 17-pc. Heavy 7-layer, surgical, stainless! Why pay $1499.00? Now only $394.55! Lifetime warranty! Also have some electrical, liquid core skillets! 1-800-434-4628. Cookware. Big dinner party sets! 17-pc. Heavy 7-layer, surgical, stainless! Why pay $1499.00? Now only $394.55! Lifetime warranty! Also have some electrical, liquid core skillets! 1-800-434-4628. Personalized photo wall calendars from your favorite color photos! Great gift idea! 1998 calendar year. Photos unharmed & returned. Competitively priced. Info: Toll-free 1-888-2368009. Sawmill #3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams, Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere. Free information. Norwood Sawmills, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, Amherst, NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Wolff Tahnlna Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! CommericaI/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. Wolff Tanning Bads. Tan at Home. Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. CaH Today! 1-800-711-0158. 57 Miscellaneous Wanted Wanted: Boxwood Cuttings. Proper trimming of boxwood is essential. We trim every 2 or 3 years. We pay top price for the cuttings. Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA. 22942. Phone: 540-8322175. Fax: 540-8322242. ES Pet Supplies Sales & Service 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. Rotational worming is NOW available for internal parasites in dogs Ask your Southern States manager about monthly rotation of Happy Jack Trivermicide and Liquivict 2X. 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%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800-955-0412. Debt Consolidation FREE. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800-955-0412. Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. Business. Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080. “Cash” Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1 -888231-5375 “Need Financial Help” Dept consolidation, rebiuld credit Personal/ Business, good/bad credit. 1-800-835-5192 Monday thru Friday (9-8) Sat. (9-2 EST). 68 Services Healthcare DEPENDS, WINGS, Adult diapers at wholesale prices delivered to your home. MEDICAID recipients may be eligible to get these products FREE! HomeCare delivered 1 -800-565-5644. £Q Services vO Healthcare DIABETIC? Are you still paying for supplies? Why? For information on how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1-800-6785733. MEDICARE RECIPIENTS Using Nebulizer? Albuterol,etc. Medicare will pay for them I We bill for you and ship directly to your door. Call MEDA-SAVE. 1-800-5389849, ext. 10. Respiratory problems? Paying for Medications? Why? Do you use Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Ipratropium (Atrovent), Metaproterenol (Alupent), or other nebulizer medications? Call Express Med 1-800-2906442 _ _ Services kQ Home w Improvement EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt. 211,1 mile west of Rost Office Anrussville, VA 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 American Woods decks, gazebos, screened porches. Home improvement, licensed / bonded / Insured. 703-787-8990 Antiques & Classics Pontiac 1969 Firebird. New motor/ transmission. Needs electrical and body work. Best offer. 703-430-7486. $4,000 Buys 1975 Maverick, 1976 Grenanda & 1971 Torino. Call: (540)675-1587. $4,000 Buys 1975 Maverick, 1976 Grenanda & 1971 Torino. Call: (540)675-1587. BMW 1989 3251:5speed 2 door, 116K, Blue/ Tan interior, loaded, excellent condition, original owner, $6,750/ or best offer. (703)3191351. Camaro 1994, new condition, 5-speed, V-6, new tires, alarm, 39,000 miles, power steering/ brakes with ABS. $9,400/ best offer. 703777-4961. Cutlass 1989 Cierra, Sedan, A/C, Am/ Fm, Cassette, Front wheel drive. Immaculate)! $1,995. A terrific deal! 540-351-1063. Dodge Diesel 3/4 ton 1978 pickup: $300.00. (540)439-8329. Ford 1991 Taurus GL: A/C, power steering/ brakes/ locks and windows. Automatic, V6 (3.8 liter), air bag, new tires. $3500. Call 430-4236

Ford Mustang GT S.O 1987: t-tops, new clutch, new inspection and new tires. Fully loaded. 100.000 miles. $5,200 or best offer. (703)4302715. Ford Probs GT 1989, 131K miles, great condition, new tires, brakes, alternator. $3,000. 540439-9351. Gso 1993 Metro, 4 door hatchback, 5 speed, _ A/C, stereo, new inspection, 42+ mpg. Asking $2,950. Calf 540-8696361. Honda 1987 Accord LXI, 2 door hatchback, auto, air-condition, am/fm cassette, power windows, ' good condition. VA inspection. Original owner. . $2,950. 703-893-6747, " Honda Accord 1995 LX: . 4 door, 5-speed, • pinstripping, like new. • Call for information: ; (540)675-1199. ' Honda Civic 1993 SI: ' Hatchback, black with ' gray interior, 5-speed, a/c, power sunrooL 63k i miles, new tires, - immaculate condition. • $7,800 firm. Call: ' (703)777-1144. • Mazda 1988 RX7 Con' vertible, red, 5 speed, all | power, CD/ Cassette. , New clutch and paint. . $5,100. Day 703-6487905 evening 703-7290729. Mazda 1990 Mlata Convertiable: 70K, air, automatic, asking $7,000/ or best offer. Call Vickie (703)777-3125. Mazda 1991 Miata: 5 speed, air, power windows, cruise, cassette, C.D., alloy wheels, Red, 59K miles, must see. (540)338-9774, 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 300ZX 1985: auto, am/fm/cd player, ; 120k miles, good condition. Asking: $3,000. (703)280-5648. 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, Cor' vettes. Also ' Jeeps, 4WD's. Your area, toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 for current listings. Subaru GL 1985: 2door hatchback, runs great. $850.00 (540)4398329. 'Toyota 1988 Camry: «automatic, Virginia In•.spection, 107k miles, $3,800. (703)729-2379. Toyota Camry LE 1993: 4 door, auto, all power, ; a/c, sunroof, black, low • miles, great condition. • $11,500 or best offer. ' (703)802-1577. Trucks Chevy 1990: 4x4 extended cab, 8’ bed, all power, red/ silver, 64k ! miles. $14,900. 540-955. 0217. £C4 «II4 . Ford 1992 F250 Truck: . under 50,000 miles, dual • tanks, security system, ' a/c, US Navy owned and maintained, new tires, automatic trans, 7,800/ make offer. 540-5548714. I Ford 1993 Ranger XLT- Extended Cab, excellent "condition, clean, AM/FM "stereo cassette, power steering, power brakes, ., air-conditioning, antibrake system, aluminium ■ sport wheels, 70k miles, $7,500. 540-955-3386 after 6pm. Ford 1993 XL 4x2 pick’ up, 6-cylinder, 5-speed, *112K, AC, am/fm cas• sette, bedliner, runs good, $4100/ best offer. 304-876-9314. Nissan 1995 King Cab pick up: cherry red, $11,000 or best offer. Day (703) 993-2596 or Eve (703) 426-0645. 88 Motorcycles Harley Davidson 1997: 1200 Custom with extras. Price negotiable. . (540)788-4927. Kawasaki 1989: Good ' condition. Approximately h 9,000 miles. One owner. ■$1,000 or best offer. - (703)443-0058. Yamaha TW200 Street/ Trail: divorced, must sell! Electric start, 500 miles, better than new, perfect condition, 3 helmets, $1,895. (703)729-8030. 3 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, trasmissons and parts Instated (t purchased hen). Over 2.000 cars and trucks at all times. Wto Buy and Sell running cart and trucks. Open 7 days. Mon Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 LocUd St 229. 3 ntn pwr Cufcaper Hqh School 825-2471 mi Le9ai lU I Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The Rapidan Better Housing Corporation is preparing to carry out THE INDOOR PLUMBING/ REHAB PROGRAMS through the use in whole or in part of HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS, in the implementation of this project the following contract and procurements will/ may be made: a. ) well drilling and water system installation septic field installation/ construction excavation residential electric service installation/ upgrade residential plumbing installation residential general contracting/ rehabilitation and new construction healing system installation termite and other pest treatment lead paint inspection and abatement b. ) building materials and supplies The Rapidan Better Housing Corporation is soliciting the participation of minority and female owned businesses in carrying out this project. Such business concerns may be included on appropriate bid and procurement lists by submitting a written request within ten (10) days of this notice. Requests should state the name, address, product or service, and how the firm qualifies as a minority or female owned business concern. Such request should be addressed to: Janet Herr Rapidan Better Housing Corporation Post Office Box 1028, Madison, VA 22727 All contract and procurements will be made on a competitive basis. 10-22-97 #73547 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1.516 Acres, on U.S. Route 211 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA TAX MAP PARCEL *38-23 Pursuant to. the terms of a deed of trust (the’deed of trust”) dated December 16, 1991, recorded December 18, 1991, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 189, page 220, the real estate described below (the “property") will be offered for sale at public auction: All that certain tract or parcel of land with improvements thereon lying and being situate in the Piedmont Magisterial District of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia containing 1.516 acres, by survey, with metes and bounds as shown on plat of survey made by William P. Gimbel L.S., dated Dec. 4 1991, a copy of which is filed in Plat Cabinet A, page 146 among land records of Rappenhannock County, Virginia. The sale will take November 10, 1997 at 11:00a.m. EDST at the entrance to the circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. TERMS: The purpose price in the form of immediately available funds shall be due and payable on the closing date. A deposit in the form of immediately available funds in the amount of 5% of the sales price may be required of the successful bidder at the time of sale. The substitute Trustee reserves the right to waive or modify the requirement with respest to the bidder's deposit. The successful bidder will be required to close within 30 days from the date of sale. Time will be of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. The property will be sold “AS IS’ and will be conveyed by SPECIAL WARRANTY deed, subject to all rights, reservations , leases, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions superior to the deed of trust as they may lawfully affect the property. This property will be sold subject to a superior first Deed of Trust lien made by J.C. Holland and Jackie Holland, to James W. Fletcher-Trustee, dated September 13, 1982, and recorded in September 16, 1982 in Deed Book 142 at page 473 among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, securing the original amount of $17,500.00. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing-cost except the Grantor's recording tax. Real estate taxes will be prorated as of the settlement date. George S. Webb III, Substitute Trustee For Information Contact George S. Webb III 110 S. Main Street P.O. Box 905 Madison, Virginia 22727 540-948-7000 10-22,29-97,11-5-97 #73595 Rappahannock County School Board is seeking accepting bids for contracted services for cleaning at RCES. For specifications, call 987-8773. Deadline for submitting bids is November 5, 1997. Rappahannock County School System now accepting applications for bus drivers and a High School Wrestling Coach. For application, call 9878773. 10-22-97 #74621 Employment * ADMIRAL SECURITY * Security Officers needed immediately. • Full Time/Part Time • All Shifts/Flexible Hours/Floaters • Free Training & Prestigious Locations Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm 4401 East-West Hwy. #407 Bethesda, MD 20814 No phone calls BLOCK LAYER & CREW Job pays $1.50 per block including pargeting. With truck & tools to install small crawl space and slab in Warren Co. Must have exp. & references. Call Paul, 1-800-821-9200 anytime. DRIVERS DUMP TRUCK Full & Part time openings. Year round work. Must be 25 yrs old, with CDL and good driving record. Call Douglas Hauling 540-937-5451 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/ FUEL OIL Must have CDL & Hazmat. Full time, year round. Top pay, excellent benefits. Call: 1-800-279-2566 DRYWALL Hangers/Mechanics Finishers Needed for Juv. Det. Ctr. in Culpeper Call 540-722-3026 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 Heavy Equipment Operators Experience with Snow Removal a plus. We need six conscious operators. Must have CDL $8.00/hour - 40 hours/week plus. Apply in person to ABC Staffing Services at our new Culpeper office, 118 Cameron St between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or call toU free (888) 242-9876 OUT Accustaff Incorporated We are looking for dependable people in the following positions: Word Processing Clerical w/ Microsoft Office Exp. Warehouse Construction Labor Production Truss Fabrication C.D.L.. Drivers Class A&Bw/Forklift/Picker Exp. Loading/Unloading Doors & Windows 1st and 2nd Shifts Available We Offer Competitive Wages With Excellent Benefit*. For more Information call 540-829-7992 EOE/ADA wwwwwwwwwvw VOTE MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY Fast track opportunity in the financial services industry. Challenging & rewarding career available through our management training program. We are looking for an intelligent, outgoing person who enjoys working with ■ people, likes challenge & is career oriented. Excellent training program & advancement potential. Competitive salary & excellent benefits offered. Maintains a nonsmoking, drug-free work environment, & is committed to diversity in our workforce as an Equal OpSend resume to: Management Opportunity P.O. Box 1615 Front Royal, VA 22630 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 RRCSB Substance Abuse Technician *8031-02,8052-01 FT in Culpeper. Monitor consumer activities. Exp. in human svcs. One pos.: 4pm-12am, days vary; one pos. 12pm-8am Sun.Thur, Fri, Sat; 4pm-12am Tues. Volunteer Specialist #8050-01 10 hrs/wk in Madison. Organize & maintain volunteer program. Recruit volunteers & develop public relations. $8.22/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12.00 noon, 10/^1/97, to; Human Resources RRCSB P.O. Bbx1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 The following position closes 11/07/97: Residential Counseld? II *8051-01 FT in Fauquier. Skill w/adults w/ mental retardation. Day, evening, overnights & weekends. Assoc, or equiv. $19,324.5021,723. EEO/AA MECHANIC , Working Mechanic w/ tools wanted. Contact John or Bob @ Warrenton Midas 540-341-0033 ACCOUNT COORDINATOR ACCUSTAFF INC, the fourth largest temporary employment agency in the world, is in need of an ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Responsibilities to include: Interviewing & Testing prospective Asso^i-tes, Recruiting Associates, Quality Assurance, Taking & filling orders for clients. Data Entry, Payroll, Cutomer Service, Workman’s Comp.Jst Injury. Reports - Please call for the Culpeper area 540-829-7992 for the Fredericksburg area 540-785-2642 EOE/ADA 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 •401K Retiremeht Plan •$40,000+ 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 H3LLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone:540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Gary Sweredski Sales EDUCATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE DeVRY INSTITUTES needs a full time rep in NOHfHERN VIRGINIA. Individual selected will be part of an established system - of degree-granting institutes of technology teaching electronics and technology-based business. Responsibilities include conducting car.eor seminars in high schools and interviewing interested students and their parents in their homes. Position offers variety, independence, and security with base salary,; regular performance reviews, paid expens-• es, group insurance, and profit sharing.! Company car possible after 3 months. . Technical knowledge is NOT required, but an appreciation of technology-oriented education and an interest in helping young; people are a must. Public speaking ability,’ successful sales experience and a college' degree are required. Schedule includes; working 3 evenings a week plus Saturday and some overnight travel. Call: Dick Barnes Mon. August 27th from 2pm to 9pm ; or * - Tues. August 28th I from 9am-4pm 1-800-829-3879 ' Equal Opportunity Employer M/F SEEKING APPLICANTS For the position of on-call receptionist for a small, some time busy office. Must have pleasant telephone manner, be able to greet customers and professionalism is a must! Send resume to: Barbara Wayland Rappahannock N6ws P.O. Box 59 Washington, Virginia 22747 STOP BY! dard Warehouse ,13129 Airpark Drive Elkwood, VA (540) 825-0463 Too Late to * ’ Classify - $4,000 Buy* 1975 Maverick,' 1976 Grenanda* > 1971 Torino. Call: (540)675. . 1587. *'*■ Chateau 1992 Camper/ Trailer' 25 foot long. $8,500. Call for details (540)3494439. Giveaway: Free to good home. Beautiful Border collie. Black and white. (540)349-2312. . Straw For Sale: $4.00 per bale. Quantity discounts available. (540)987-8817.’ Earn Thousands . Stuffing Envelopes Sena SASE to: J & D, Inc. 2565-A Bullard St. Newport News, VA 23604-1337 Landscape Laborer wanted. Good starting wage. Call 540-9376068. Please leave message Paid Political Message Jay Katzen doesn’t want moderates, like you, to vote. That way, he winsl I’m Paul Asciolla. My wife, Virginia, and I have two children in Fauquier public schools. I’m a high school teacher and am an elected member of the Fauquier County School Board. And, I’m a moderate. I’ve been a high school principal, a newspaper editor, a past director at the National Endowment for the Arts ~ and a cancer survivor. Beating cancer is a test of will. I survived because of great medicine, a good sense of humor, lots of pasta — and a loving family. The race against Jay Katzen is another test of will. Another race for an underdog. I don’t have his great amount of free time or his money. So why take him on? Because he simply doesn’t represent me any more. He doesn’t represent any moderate-thinking people in the 31st District. On residential sprawl, he favors expensive sewers and large, dense developments like Waterfield in Fauquier County. On education, he backs charter schools and vouchers for funding religious and private schools with taxpayer dollars. On a woman’s choice, he has a 100% rating from the Christian Coalition — a force that would wipe out Roe vs. Wade, and criminalize a woman’s right to reproductive choice. I stand on the other side of each of these critical issues. This makes your choice very stark. Jay Katzen knows the political radicals of the religious right will vote heavily. And he’s betting moderates, like you, won’t! Let’s surprise him on election day! PO Box 209, MarahaH, VA 20111 (940) U94791. Authorized by Paul J. AscJoila

Winter care helps tender bulbs grow BY: Dr. Diane Relf Extension Environmental Horticulturist Tender, summer-flowering bulbs will profit from attention as the weather turns colder. Steps to save different bulbs lb prepare caladiums for • storage, start reducing the t water to the plants when the • leaves begin to droop in the ! fall. Before the first frost, when the leaves are dry and easily removed, dig the tubers. Save the larger, vigorous tubers, spread in a shallow tray, and store in a dry warm place at about 70F. If grown in a container, store without removing them from the pot. Tuberous begonias also need to be stored before the first frost. Reduce water when the foliage begins to turn yellow in the fall and stop all water after the foliage dies down completely. Gently remove the main stem. If difficult, leave it a few more days. When the tuber is completely dry and dormant, dig it carefully to avoid injury (remove container grown tubers from the soil also). Dry the tubers by spreading them out in flats and placing them in the sun or in a dry, well ventilated site. After about two weeks, all excess moisture will have evaporated from the tubers. Store in a single layer in trays in a cool, dry place at around 45F to 50F. Dahlias extremely sensitive Dahlias tops are extremely sensitive to cold and will be frozen and blackened by the first hard frost. After this happens, cut the stalk to within six inches of the ground and allow the plants to remain for a week to ten days to cure and become dormant. A mulch will protect the tubers for over wintering in most of the state but in areas of deep cold, dig the tuberous roots with a garden fork. Allow the roots to sit in the sunlight for several hours to dry. Store dry at between 40 and 45F with a covering of dry vermiculite or peat moss to prevent the loss of additional moisture and damage to the roots from excess drying. Common gladiolus left in the ground over winter will benefit from several inches of organic mulch to prevent freezing and thawing which can heave them from the ground. If the corms are particularly valuable, prepare them for winter storage by cutting the leaf stalks to about two inches above the ground as soon as the foliage turns yellow. Lift the corms with a spading fork and cure by spreading the corms in a tray and placing in a dry, airy site for several weeks. After they are dry, remove the roots and the remains of the old corms from the previous season’s planting and spread on a shallow tray. Store between 40F and 45F with a relative humidity of 80 percent. Canvas not hardy in colder areas Cannas are native to tropical America and are not reliably hardy in the colder areas of the state. If you do not wish to take a chance on the plants surviving in the garden, storage is not too demanding. After frost blackens the foliage, remove it to within six inches of the ground, dig, and allow to dry with some soil adhering to the rhizomes. Store upside down in a cool, frost-free location. Next spring divide before replanting. Dr Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Avoid retirement blunders If your goal is to enjoy a long and financially secure retirement, try to avoid these four major blunders. * Not saving enough. If you’re approaching retirement age and in reasonable health, you could expect to live well into your eighties. Make sure your retirement savings will .last this long, especially takirtg inflation into account. The •secret is to save as much as you can as early as you can, so * that power of compounding ! can work its magic. Make regular saving, no matter how little, a part of your lifestyle. • - * Falling for investment scams. The surest way to ruin ypur retirement is to lose your savings in an investment scam. If an investment seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. A good rule of thumb is never to buy any investment over the phone, and never to invest under time pressure. Always demand to see a prospectus, and take time to read it before you write a check. * Making inappropriate investments. Even if you avoid the outright scams, it’s Financial thoughts John “Sandy” MacRae, CPA all too easy to end up with investments that are inappropriate for your age or financial situation. They may be too risky, too conservative, not properly diversified, or too expensive. Stay away from unscrupulous advisors. Don’t confuse salespeople with advisors. * Leaving investing to your spouse. If you leave your spouse to do all the planning and investing for retirement, you’ll be at a loss if he or she dies first. To avoid this, you should jointly discuss and agree on your investment strategies, and you should both participate in meetings with your accountant, broker, or advisor. For additional information contact MacRae Associates at 675-2043. David Davis honored David Davis from Hilldrup Moving and Storage of Stafford, Va. was one of nine van operators honored recently by United Van Lines as “Van Operators for the Month” for July, announced Patrick J. Larch Jr., president of United Van Lines. The recognition acknowledges excellent performance in the areas of operational proficiency, cargo claims prevention, customer service and safety. Winners are selected in each category of the van line’s transportation service including household goods, special commodities and Safe-Guard. The Safe-Guard business segment comprises electronics, trade shows/exhibits/displays, high value items requiring special handling and the FastPath express service. The .special commodities fleet transports a variety of goods including new furniture and fixtures, display cases, hospital and hotel furnishings, and restaurant equipment. Contractors are independent owner-operators who lease their services and equipment exclusively to United Van Lines. United Van Lines, with headquarters in suburban St. Louis, is the nation’s largest household goods mover and maintains a network of 1,000 affiliated agencies in 135 countries. Davis resides in Washington, Va. with his wife, Marie and was honored in the Household Goods Division. Looking for Bargains?. Read the Classifieds! Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Robert T. Parrish and wife to Patrick J. O’Connell and others, 1.500 acres and 1.5571 acres, Town of Washington, Hampton District. $185,000. Central Fidelity Bank FOR SALE THE PLAINS VILLAGE TRUST BUILDING Commercial property located in The Plains on a comer lot with high visibility. Charming building with two rooms, fireplace and half bath in excellent condition. Ideal for an office or retail space. $60,000. For more information contact: THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE Land and Estate Agents Since 1967 Post Office Box 500 • Middleburg, Virginia 20118 • (540) 687-6500 • Metro (703) 478-8180 EASY COMMUTE: Very attractive home on 13.5 private acres. LR w/vaulted ceiling, DR w/beamed ceilings, pine floors, stone fireplace, MBR suite, skylights brighten FR, 2 other BRs, 3.5 baths, walk-out basement. Versatile 24x45 bldg, with all utilities for bam, shop, etc. $237,500 F.T. VALLEY: Terrific views from large custom Rambler are enhanced by bow window and glassed all season porches. LR, DR, family room w/FP, porches, master suite and 2 other BRs on main level. Rec rm. w/FP down plus other rooms and full bath. $285,000 TOWN OF WASHINGTON: Older home with federal influences. Formal LR and DR, large kitchen, study or first floor bedroom with bath, 3 bedrooms up, full basement with garage and excellent storage. 3/4 acre in town. $229,000 VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS: Suitable for disabled! Convenient yet private. Open floor plan. LR w/fireplace, kitchen w/flue for wood stove, sunny office/reading room, large master suite w/8xl7 bath plus 2nd BR with bath. One level living with garage. Walk to country store, 2 restaurants and post office. $149,000 SPLENDID COTTAGE on 13.5 acres (in 2 parcels) in a small private valley. Great hideaway. Two streams, much landscaping in a natural setting of perrenial beds, specimen trees and shrubs. 3 BRs, 1 bath, big kitchen family area, LR, long front porch. $142,000 165 ACRES of rolling land with several springs and stream, may be divided. Several knolls for homesites, woods and pasture. Owner financing possibly_ , $550,000 Real Estate III 0**O»TU*ITV Mitzie Young 675-3555 675-1373 H Lana Alukonit Rick Kohler 937-3476 937-6146 EVERYONE CAN SHOP THE CO-OP! ( FALL M here! Farmers and Gardeners Know NOW is the Ideal Time For: • Landscape Planting • Lawn & Pasture Seeding — • Liming • End of Season Fertilizing • Winterizing Your Garden Everyone can shop the Co-op for: Feed Lime Farm Supplies dening les Quality Plants fc f’: WE WANT TO HELP! 1 Take advantage of our October Anniversary Sale through 10/25! ."........«■■■■•. ........ ..ml rmRRENTON FARMERS CO-OP GARDEN CENTER 143 Washington Street • 347-7100 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m._ bat., 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Member of VA Nurseryman's Association Executor to Jonathan James Hasse, 5.2 acres, Hawthorne District. $77,500. Eleanor Frazier Grigsby to Karen Hathaway and others, parcel one 1 acre and parcel two 1 acre, Piedmont District. $35,000. 119.23 ACRES of farmland with back boundary on the Hazel River. A restorable Farmhouse (part log). Streams and springs. Great for special use such as camp, retreat, etc. Presently being grazed. $475,000 5.50 ACRES (2 lots), mostly open, with nice pond. Two story Colonial style home with 2.5 baths, 4 bedrooms, living room, and large family room. Finished basement for in-law suite. Fenced. Great shade trees. $195,000 66.5 ACRES with fantastic mountain views. Pond site, long river frontage, and super bldg, sites. 2 bedroom, 1 bath older home that has been partially renovated. By apt. only with Agent. $325,000 14.89 OPEN ACRES, located in Flint Hill area. Grand neighbors. Long road frontage. $87,500 TWo nice building lots in Castleton, VA. 28.523 acres @$72,500. 25.9 acres @ $72,500. Rappahannock Really RL 522, Flint Hill 22627 ra 540-675-3414 ^ Metlo Inc. Builder/Consultanf »>-i_«. B ■ «*KODcfT d* meTcaire President P.O. Box 147 Flint Hill, VA 22627 i 540-675-3897 J Rappahannock { Custom Builder since Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM : James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office J SPERRYVILLE - Wood- . ward Road, 6 room & bath, older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 1 BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre ’ open & wooded lot on deed- I ed right-of-way. $22,000 ; SPERRYVILLE -211 West, ' 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, ! 28x28 retail building, fruit ; stand, 1.2 acre lot. $160,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, ,* road frontage, stream and * nice view. $90,000 * WELL-LOCATED - Well i maintained brick home on ' 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 CASTLE ON THE HILL A UCTION SS A UCTION Sat. Nov. V‘ 12:07 p.m. Location: Turn on South Court Street Near Drug Store Downtown Luray, VA, go approx. 1/4 mile, auction on right! Address 144 S. Court St., Luray. Watch for signs! Gracefully rising terraced lawns feature this 10 room Victorian Estate situated on shrouded grounds that stretches to an imposing 1.4 acres, 4 HUGE BEDROOMS PLUS completely private GUEST or mother-in-law suite. 8 fireplaces. Richly fin- ‘, ished walnut staircase. MY WORDS WONT DO IT JUSTICE! I COULD GO ON AND ON, BUT YOU ' " MUST SEE this home yourself to believe and appreciate all the value that goes with it' ' YES! This Old Timer NEEDS to have a face-lift. Our best buy of the year will be at this AUCTION. DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! TERMS: *5.000.00 down dav of SALE! Bed, within 45 Davs! DUE DILIGENCE FOR LEAD-BASE PAINT: Seller & Auctioneer assume that the , Bidders have conducted property inspections and performed their own due diligence 10 days prior to the auction event. We will require the purchaser to waive its right to conduct the inspection after the auction. For an inspection call today! BUYER’S PREMIUM: A 10% buyer's premium will be added to purchase price of r „■ Real Estate and included in the total contract price. All announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made. RAIN or SHINE. THE REAL ESTATE AUCTION SPECIALISTS & MARKETERS Century 21 Professional Auction & Realty 540-743-2121 Don P Smeltzer CA1, AARE Lie. *045 Ruddie Baldwin «CAI, AARE, Lie. #681 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Exceptional property in area of fine homes. Custom 3-level 4,500 sq. ft. home offering many fine features. 50 acres w/views, pasture for thjb horses, sm. barn, river frontage, pond & 2-rm. cottage would make lovely guest quarters. $675,000 ( CASTLETON - Great price fohthis 11 -room Contemporary style house with decks and screened porch to enjoy mtn. views, inground pool, detached 2 car garage and 25 acres. Only $229,900 FLINT HILL - 255 acre income-producing farm located in ODH territory!! 5-room Farmhouse, home sites offering glorious mtn. views, large pond and excellent owner terms. $779,000 WASHINGTON - Possible owner financing on this 25.5 wooded acres with wonderful pastoral and mtn. views and deeded pond access! $73,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m ss-irs Jean Lilian! 540'675"3670 Town OF Washington - This is where you find a unique blend of old and new. Old blacksmith's shop now boasts 1 bedroom, 1 bath, LR &. kitchen/dining area with original floors and fireplace. Now attached is a 1960s addition with 3BRs, 2 BAs, large country kitchen/dining area. Brick and wood floors throughout. Three fireplaces &. carport. All on landscaped corner lot. Only $239,000. -+++OVER the BRIDGE & ACROSS THE creeks The leaves are falling. Now you can see it all, the stone walls, the views, the trees, the bear & the deer. 49 acres. $148,500.