Rappahannock News, July 22, 1998

Mission statement a first step * By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer The SperryviUe Gateway Committee at their meeting on Thursday wrote a preliminary mission statement that will help them plan for growth in a way they want it — to make SperryviUe a place where the quality of life is valued, protected and nurtured. According to visionary author and land use planner Ed McMahon, who spoke at the May meeting, writing a mission statement is the first step a community takes to save itself from the unplanned, ugly sprawl that threatens to engulf the rural landscape. A mission statement will guide the residents in SperryviUe as they make decisions about their future and is a necessity when applying for grants. Judy Cornwell, a professional facilitator, led the group of approximately 30 in an active discussion for two hours. This was the second of the three meetings she is conducting. At tne dune meeting tne group ldentihed the present situation in the Sperryville area. They listed the area’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Then they redivided the ideas into what Cornwell called 10 critical areas: economic development, historic resources, human resources, infrastructure, natural resources, outside influences, quality of life, regulatory issues, tourism and village concept. Cornwell gave each person attending an organized list of the previous months ideas. She then asked each person to order the categories according to importance in serving the constituents, protecting and enhancing assets and enabling them to become a model gateway community. She handed out a standard form used by facilitators that compared each item to every other one. It took a few minutes for the group to fully comprehend their task of choosing between categories because many categories were vague or overlapped. However, once the group completed the questionnaires, Cornwell tabulated the results on her computer. The group chose quality of life, natural resources and human resources above all ether areas as the three most important categories. Piedmont resident Cliff Miller said, “Sperryville is compatible with the beautiful natural setting.” Donna Lapre, Stonewall Hawthorne resident added, “Sperryville is a rural historic village.” Carl Coon, Stonewall-Hawthome resident, added, “Sperryville is an example of providing direction for an America that has lost its way.” Tom Junk, Gateway Committee chairman, defined Sperryville as the Piedmont District. Cornwell added that it means the village and the See GATEWAY, Page 5 Old Rag Bulletins The Rappahannock Farmers’ Association will hold a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 25 at RCES to benefit youth causes. The cost is $10 per person, children under 12 free. For information call 675-3444. Girls varsity basketball practice begins Aug. 10 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at RCHS. RCHS athletic physicals will be on Aug. 5, at the Rappahanock Medical Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10. The Virginia High School League physical forms are available at the RCHS main office. Have your V.H.S.L. physical form completed with parent signature. For information call 987-8575. Happenings This Week • July 23, at 10 a.m. the Library Board meets at the library. • July 23, at 7:30 p.m. the Board of Zoning Appeals meets at the courthouse. • July 23-27, the annual C-M-R Farm Show at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises.. Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-30K8 (tax) nappanannocK News 5tan Photo/Can Ebom DOWN HOME BARBECUE: Students from Japan’s Yokohama Hayato Senior High School spent Monday visiting Jordan River Farm near Flint Hill. The students wanted to experience life on a farm, including a real barbecue complete with watermelon. They also took turns learning to milk a cow, feeding other farm animals and learning about agricultural issues facing farmers here Students get taste of life down on the farm By Galen C. McBride i Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Monday, 31 students and teachers from Japan’s Yokohama Hayato Senior High School spent the day visiting Cory Koral and Miriam Harris’ Jordan River Farm on Route 637 near Flint Hill. The teenagers live in small apartments in denselypopulated Yokohama and have never experienced life in a rural community. After a down home picnic lunch of barbecued chicken and pork, roasted ear com, coleslaw, deviled eggs, chili, applebutter, and watermelon, they learned first hand how to make fresh-churned butter, feed chickens, gather eggs, and milk a cow. Afterward, Koral led an expedition to <i: the far reaches of the 350 acre farm to tend a conservation project and teach the group about wild-growing medicinal plants. The Jordan River Farm is an allnatural, all-organic farm and Orchard. Several times a year, Koral conducts educational tours, introducing visitors to organic farming techniques and the farming way of life. The Japanese tour was arranged by the Washington, D.C.,-based Sakura (Cherry Tree) Educational Exchange USA. SEE-USA is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of cross-cultural awareness through international exchange. It sponsors about six one to three-week tours each year in the Washington area. v. Rappahannock News Staft Photo/Galen McBride "M A REAL TREAT: Watermelon, very expensive in Japan, if was a highlight of the barbecue for the students. * Issue over mobile homes heating up By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The issue of mobile homes being allowed for use as single family apartments came up for public hearing before the Rappahannock Planning .Commission lasl»week. At its meeting last month the commission had discussed working on a resolution to change the definition of what a family apartment is in order to prohibit mobile homes from being used in that capacity. At this month’s meeting the discussion took a slightly different turn. Responding to questions from the audience, County Administrator John McCarthy told the audience that the resolution by the commission is only See PLANNING, Page 5 Getting ready for new year By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Kicking off the first meeting of the new fiscal year, county school superintendent Dr. David Gangel told the school board last week, “One of the challenges and opportunities we have this year is in the planning process,” particularly in consolidating several school plans and “melding strategic planning into our six-year planning document.” The board also re-approved operating policies concerning leave accrual, payroll and finance, communications, and decision-making. Greve School Council Tfeacher Liz Blubaugh and David Gillis reported that 18 county faculty and administrative personnel attended an Effective Schools Conference in South Carolina in order to learn how to achieve the objective of “learning for all.” The council, which received a $200,000 grant from the Greve Foundation, targeted its efforts on providing “a learning environment that will equip students to be successful and Sm BOARD, Pag* 5 Clowning around \ Photos CoortwyoAT*r^.U(W : i‘ Hope Jacobs, top, Jamey Jacobs, left and Kaite Payne, right three of the cast membeto 1 of “Clowns." Performances for “Clowns’’ are 2 p.m. July 23 aiid 7 p.m. July 25 at wCE5£%-v ——

Bottomley brothers get two years By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rodger William Bottomle^ and Richard Allen Bottorr>ley>' were both sentenced' in Rappahannock Circuit .Court last week after 10 mohths w’orth of court appearances. The Bottomleys, who are brothers, were charged with grand larceny and unlawful trespassing following an incident on Oct. 19, 1997 at B&B Service Center in Sperryville where they took used auto parts and batteries from the premises. Though they were both tried in connection with the same incident, the brothers cases were tried separately. After hearing the cases the judge reduced the charge to petty larceny and trespassing and both brothers made plea agreements and pled guilty. -Id /th»„case of Rodger William Bottomley, Gemmonwealfh’s Attorney Peter Luke told'the court that the most telling thing was his prior recorckand a history of substance abuse, probation violations and the fact that he was sentenced to a charge of grand larceny in Prince William County just three days after the Oct. 19 incident. Judge Rayner Snead sentenced Rodger William Bottomley to one year on ea.ch charge, the sentences to be served consecutively, and one year suspended. He was also instructed to enroll in a drug treatment program under supervision and sentenced to two years probation. In the case of Richard Allen Bottomley it was a different story. Defense attorney Cindy Decker painted a clear picture of abuse and intimidation of Richard by his brother Rodger. Her client also has a history of depression and has been under counseling by Prince William County Mental Health. The defendant also told a convincing story under oath in his own defense. The judge sentenced Richard Allen Bottomley to one year on each charge, to run consecutively, and suspended the entire sentence and imposed two years supervised probation. He directed the defendant to stay on his medication, continue counseling, to have an evaluation for substance abuse, and to continue to work as he is able. Band teacher guilty of larceny charge By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock Elementary School band teacher, Cecile Scott of Flint Hill, was found guilty in District Court July 7 on three counts of petit larceny. Charged with stealing money from the RCES vault, Scott received a 30-day suspended jail sentence and $50 in court costs. She has filed an appeal, which, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke, is expected to come to docket in September and go to trial before a jury in late fall or early winter. Following repeated instances of cash shortages from a locked box, the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office installed a hidden camera in the vault. Money was closely tracked and bills photographed for identification. Scott was apprehended with the missing money still on her person. In court, Scott stated that she took the money for lunch expenses as an unofficial loan Perm a Treat PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Free Inspection Serving Rappahannock, for Over 30 Years Call 829-0000 CrossLink ◄.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access ' / Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. 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County school superintendent Dr. David Gangel expressed his “deep concern over events and actions involving Scott. “Ms. Scott has been an outstanding band teacher and has taken our band program a long way in just two years. However, being a teacher involves more than purely content instruction.” For. the past several weeks, Gangel has been conducting an administrative investigation for the school board. He has yet to make his recommendation to the board concerning any disciplinary action to be taken against Scott. “The range of employer actions can be broad, depending on the situation,” said Gangel: Subscribe to tbs Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, June 9 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Richard S. Silverthorne, 75/55, $60/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Kulwinder Singh, 74/55, $57/30. Timothy Dale Skaggs, defective equipment, $30/30. Jacklyn Lee Stash, 72/55, $51/40. Liger William Staton, attempted firearm purchase by felon, continued one year. Thomas Brett Stout, 72/55, $51/30. Glen Allen Swain, 70/55, $45/30. Philip Douglas Thompson, 74/55, $57/30. Alison Chadwick VanFrank, expired registration, $25/40. Mary H. VanFleet, 70/55, driver’s improvement class, review Sept. 1, $30 cost. David Wayne Walker, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Warren Douglas Williams, Emergency Log The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: July 13: 2:18 a.m., mutual aid, Route 688, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 9:25 a.m., mutual aid, Route 635, Hume, Chester Gap VFD; 10:05 a.m., chest pains, Route 1003, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. July 14: 9:05 a.m., gas smell, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 2:47 p.m., hemorrhaging, Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 4:38 p.m., mutual aid, There’s No Place Like SHENANDOAH ^summer Music Theatre Winchester, Virginia Opening July 22 drunk in public, $30/40. Robert Arthur Wood, 70/55, no driver’s license in possession, no seat belt, continued. David Edward Woodard, expired inspection, $35/40. Valerie Lanbeth Wright, 74/55, $57/40, no registration in possession, complied with law. Debra Ann Yonts, defective equipment, $30/30. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, June 16 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Jacqueline Miller, 74/55, amended from 90/55, complied with driver improvment class, $30 cost. David Arthur Tarantino, reckless driving 77/55, complied with driver improvement class, dismissed, $30 cost. Amy Jo Sprifke, show cause/failure to pay, 30 days in jail, four days to serve. Gerald Scott Canard, DUI, refusal of blood test, continued to July 21. Linda Diane Cave, expired county sticker, complied with law. Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; dog bite, Route 622, Castleton, Amissville VFD, Castleton VFD and Flint Hill VFD. July 15: 7:20 a.m., possible DOA, U S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. July 17: 2:04 p.m., diabetic, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. July 18: 5:57 p.m., dumpster fire, U.S. 522, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VFD; 8:56 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 1001, JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Blackberries, Can! *y?msy ijv '*rf 3i 1 Contact Your Advertising. Representative Today! This is your opportunity to feature vour business in the Official Virginia Wine Festival Special Section 1998. iaKe advantage ot reaching over 576,000 readers in the affluent Northern Virginia marketplace. In addition, over 15,000 copies will be distributed as the official Virginia Wine Festival program. This is the perfect place to showcase your business and celebrate with the oldest wine festival in Virginia! Deadline: July 31st Publication Date: August 19th ©me* Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fauquier County Office 540*347*4222 Clarke County Office 540-955*1111 Rappahannock County Office 540-675-3349 Fauquier Times-Democrat • Loudoun Times-Mirror • Reston Times • Herndon Tunes • Clarke Times-Courier Rappahannock News • Vienna Tunes • McLean Tunes • Great Falls Tunes • Chantilly Times • Centreville Times Eastern Loudoun Tunes • Burke Tunes • Fairfax Station Times • Fairfax Times • Springfield Times Shelby Jean Dolan, drunk - in public, $25/40. Phillip Wayne Fletcher, drunk in public, $30/30. Wanda Sue Fletcher, drunk in public, $30/30. Arthur Lee Gallahan, 66/45, nol-pros, driving bn a suspended license, 10 days in jail, four days to serve, $69, driver’s license suspended 90 days, no seat belt, $25. Sarah K. Hall, defective equipment, dismissed. Timothy Todd Herring, 40/25, $45/40. Rhoda J. Hoenmans,*’ expired county sticker, $35/30. Linda Jenki is, assault and battery, continued for one year, July 6, ‘99. Elizabeth E. Kilby, defective equipment, $30/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Bruce David Malinowski, expired vehicle inspection, $25/40. Margie Ree Sheffield, assault and battery, continued to July 21. Robert Edward Amos, trespass, 12 months in jail, four days to serve, $50 cost. Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 9:45 p.m., heart attack, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. July 19: 8:25 a.m., allergic reaction, Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD; 6:09 p.m., abdominal pain, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office during the past week: July 13: larceny-from building, Route 639, Amissville;’ stray livestock/horses, Route 621, Washington; citizens assist, Route 626, Scrabble; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Huntly; dog nuisance, Route 616, Castleton; citizen assist, Route 639, Amissville. July 14: traffic accident, Route 632, Huntly; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Huntly; VIN inspection, U.S. 522, Huntly; citizen request assist., Route 626, Scrabble; traffic accident, Route 630, Riley Hollow Road; dog bite, Route 622, Aaron Mt. Road; reckless driving, Route 613, Amissville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington. July 15: business, Route 231, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; unattended death, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen request assist., Route 642, Viewtown; stray cat or dog, Route 729,* Castleton; animal control, U.S. 522, Huntly; repossess vehicle, Route 622, Gid Brown Hollow; family offense, Route 666, Chester Gap. July 16: harassing commun., U.S. 522, Boston; disorderly conduct, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; conservation-animals, U.S. 211, Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Amissville; animal control, Route 639, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 647, Flint Hill; animal emergency, Route 619, Castleton; noise disturbance, U.S. 522, Sperryville. July 17: public service, Route 637, Amissville; neighborhood disputes, U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; dog bite, U.S. 522, Zachary Taylor Highway; bank, Town of Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; welfare check, Route 622, Washington; dog nuisance, Route 610, Chester Gap; juvenile runaway, Route 624, Amissville. July 18: assist other jurisdiction, U.S. 522, Woodville; civil problem, Route 1001, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Boston; neighborhood disputes, Route 1001, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Boston; DUI-alcohol, U.S, 522, Woodville; parking violation, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 628, Washington; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 522, Woodville. July 19: noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat w dog, U.S. 211, Washington; dog nuisance, Route 626, Castleton; stray cat or dog, Route 626, Washington and Route 620, Woodville; keep the peace, Route 618, Castleton; reckless driving, Route 642, i5ewtown; dog nuisance, Route 310, Chester Gap; noise disturbance, Route 610, Chester Gap..

Cuckoo’s call raises fond memories Early on a recent morning, I looked with dismay at the large number of yellow squash in my little garden. What would I do with so many? Why had I put in so many plants? * The bright yellow flowers are | beautiful and the leaves are enormous, most measure a foot across. There is something tropical looking about this bold plant. 1 Indeed, it is a native of tropical ; America and was introduced to the world by the Spaniards who invaded Mexico in 1519. ,j The Aztecs were raising the jj bright yellow vegetables for ' food along with tomatoes, hot peppers, and chocolate. My squash dilemma turned to delight when I heard ] a strange bird call that came from the paper mulberry tree * hanging over the garage. It was a guttural, low-pitched sound, something like kowkow-kow-kowp-kowp, in delibS erate sequence. I knew the f bird making that sound: a yel\ low-billed cuckoo. My intention was to write about a bird with a yellow bill. I Instead I was diverted by a plant with yellow flowers and fruit; “fruit” being the botanical term for any seed or vegetative matter containing seed. The cuckoo’s call trans. ported me back to hot and 1 humid July days in central j North Carolina. “Hear that?” ! niv father would say when a i All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott strange bird sound seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere. “Rain crow! He says we’ll get rain before the day is over.” I remember we usually did. It also rained the day I heard the cuckoo while contemplating an abundance of yellow squash. * It was later, when the study of birds began to occupy me, that I learned the true name of the maker of the strange and unbirdlike summer sounds of my growing up years. I also learned that the “rain crow” is in the same family as the European cuckoo that makes the cuc-koo sounds imitated in clocks and by Beethoven in his sixth symphony. Oddly enough, I heard that symphony on the radio the same day I heard the yellow-billed cuckoo in the yard. Two species of cuckoo occur in Virginia, the black-billed and the yellow-billed. They are slender, long-tailed birds. Brown dominates the plumage though the yellow billed has beautiful rufous coloring on its wings. The slim, sinuous, foot long birds are difficult to see for they skulk about in a furtive manner, as if they have a guilty secret. If I am to apply human standards and values to a bird, I would write that the European cuckoo does have a guilty secret. The bird is a brood parasite as is our brown-headed cowbird. The female lays her egg in another bird’s nest and leaves incubation and rearing of her young to the host. The European cuckoo lays an egg of the same color and markings as the bird being parasitized. The size will naturally vary. What evolutionary magic is this? The hatchling cuckoo pushes his step-brothers and sisters out of the nest with the result that he or she gets all food and attention of the nest builder. New World cuckoos — those that nest in Virginia — are only parasitic in that they lay eggs in each other’s nests. Rarely do they parasitize other species such as cardinals, catbirds, robins and wood thrushes. Their unspotted eggs are a curious bluishgreen color, difficult to describe if one is to take ornithological literature seriously. I do. I wonder what this semiparasitic behavior of eastern cuckoos means in the study of the evolution of the brood par asite. A cuckoo that lays her eggs in another cuckoo’s nest is far from the habit of the cowbird who deposits her eggs in the nests of many species. There are cowbirds in South America that take over the nests of other, nest building cowbirds, lay a clutch of eggs, and raise their own young. If one views with disfavor the semi-parasitic practices of the Virginia cuckoos, it will be wise to switch and think of the favored food of the two cuckoos: tent caterpillars. The literature is full of accounts of severe outbreaks of tent caterpillars that brought cuckoos in large numbers. It seems that cuckoos have a lining to their stomachs that make them impervious to the spiny hairs on not only tent caterpillars, but others that have stiff, protective spines like the gypsy moth. One ornithologist noted that he had observed one yellow-billed cuckoo consume 36 tent caterpillars in five minutes! I never saw the cuckoo in the mulberry tree; he stayed hidden among the dull green leaves . In the eye of my memory he was a handsome bird: sleek, long and sinuous. It was enough for me to know he was there. An abundance of yellow squash remains a dilemma for me. Author to speak on new book Top seller Author James P. Gannon ; will discuss and sign his new book, “Irish Rebels, Confederate | Tigers,” at the monthly meetI ing of the Lower Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table in Front Royal July 28. The writer will tell the story Iof the South’s forgotten Irish Confederates who made up the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, an infantry regiment composed mainly of Irish immigrants from New Orleans. The regiment fought in Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s famous Confederate corps in Virginia, including battles in Front j Royal, Winchester, Kemstown and other locations up and down the Shenandoah Valley. Noted for its fierce fighting as well as its rowdy behavior in camp, the Irish regiment arrived in Virginia in June Kater, Nakai plan concert Contemporary pianist/composer, Peter Kater meets Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai on Friday, July 24 for a rare concert at Fauquier High School auditorium in Warrenton. The show begins at 8 p.m. and features Rater’s soulful piano stylings and Nakai’s evocative wooden flute-playing, j Tickets are $15 in advance and i $17 at the door. For information call 351-6191 or toll-free | (888) 48EARTH. Kater, now based out of j Rappahannock County, creates ' and records in his own j EarthSea Studios (named for j his record label, EarthSea Records). His recordings adepti ly span the spectrum from conj temporary jazz to new age and .his scoring work can be heard from Broadway to television and film. Nakai is one of the best ; known and loved Native j American musicians in the world. He received awards for best male performer as well as best flutist at the first Native American Music Awards this spring. Together, these two artists have sold millions of records all over the world. FURNITURE Name-Brand Manufacturers Buy direct • Save up to 50%, lower than local stores. Before your next furniture purchase, call for price quo tes or location nearest you. Shipcinj available to aU 50 states Canada and 25 different nmintriM f 1 NORIK CAROLINA FURNITURE CONNECTION Call 1-800/919-2555 for the location nearest you. v , - 1 . ■ ■ -i 1861 with more than 900 men in its ranks, and surrendered with Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, with only 55 survivors remaining. “It is a story of unbelievable sacrifice and uncommon valor on the part of soldiers who felt strong allegiance to the South even though they had only recently come to America,” Gannon said. About two-thirds of the regiment’s men were foreign-bom, including the Irish and one company made up of German immigrants. The Rappahannock County author will discuss and sign his book at the meeting to be held July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union Hall, 231 Chester Street, Front Royal. The public is invited. The Round Table, which meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, is dedicated to studying and discussing the War Between the States and to supporting battlefield preservation efforts. WINE visit our new Cellar 311 Gay Street Washington, VA l8C7f1675 - 169 0 Photo Courtesy of Nancy Jones Nancy Jones with the 1998 Ford Ranger which will be given away at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival this weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday. Jones is once again the leader in sales of tickets for a chance on the truck. (yXCHAffD l 3 f Freestone Peaches ******* Rambo Apples Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your own containers! Directions: 25 miles west of Warrenton to St Rt. 628 off Rt 211 at Washington, V'A at the old homeplace, nght on Fruit Tree lame. Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 mwM Repossession Bad Credit? 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On Friday the day begins with the Dairy Show at 9:30 a.m., followed by the judging af 4-H and adult home economics exhibits at 1 p.m., Sheep Show at 3 p.m., Dairy Beef Show at 6:30 p.m., and :he Beef Show at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday things take aff at 8:30 a.m. with the Saddle Seat Show, followed by :he Goat Show at 9 a.m., Small Animals Show at 9 a.m.. Cat Show at 11 a.m., Pretty Cow Contest at 12:30 p.m., Western Horse Show at 1 p.m., Stockman’s Judging Contest at 1:30 p.m., Open and Cloverbud Pet Show at 2 p.m.. Fun Events and Auction from 6-9 p.m., and a dance (for exhibitors and one guest) from 9-11:30 p.m. The Dog Show will be held Sunday at 12:00 p.m. followed by Beef Fitting and Showmanship Contest at 5 p.m The Hunter Horse Show will be held Monday at 9 a m., the Tractor Contest at 9:3C a.m., and the awards presentation ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. The 4-H Livestock Sale, a highlight of the show, will be held Monday at 6:30 p in. The event is educational and fun for all. For more information contact Hazel ZinnDay or Kenner Love at the Rappahannock Extension office at 675-3619. Also at CAE, the Culpeper Young Farmers will host a truck and tractor pull on Aug 1 at p.m ’ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 limiii HAHNS. Wednesday Night Prime Rib Cj J Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h <f Potato & Onion Rings v)»/!) Flint Hill Firemans Carnival & Parade Come Out. Greet Your \Old Friends & Make v /Yen One s' Jew M A July 22-25,1998 7 p.m. until closing Wednesday Family Night, Page County Ramblers ^Thursday Barbeque Chicken Dinner (Thurs.- Sat.) Friday Grand Parade featuring Miss Virginia 1998 Saturday Grand Prize Drawing •1998 Ford Ranger *Black Angus Heifer •Beanie Baby Sets t-aides^ Wed- $8 Thurs.- Sat $10 ride until closing ride until closing •RIDES* GAMES •CONCESSIONS • RAFFLES • BHGO Carnival located at Flint Hill Carnival grounds

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Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 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 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1998 Our View A big hand Headwaters programs will aid school system enormously Headwaters is to be complemented on its initiative in facilitating a $200,000 grant from the Greve Foundation and the formation of the Greve School Council and the Starfish, Mentoring Program. The council is focusing its efforts toward providing “a learning environment” to better prepare students for the future. It will use the monies for professional training and personal growth of school system employees, encourage effective communication through cooperative efforts, and foster a school climate that supports student and faculty success. The council is holding a meeting Aug. 3, to bring together people interested and involved in managing change within the school system. The Starfish program will rely upon volunteers to “serve as role models and provide guidance, leadership and emotional support to participants.” With all Headwaters has previously done to support the county’s school system it seems almost unbelievable that they could have eclipsed their previous efforts — but they clearly have. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Eborn Peaches are ready for picking at area orchards like these at Lee’s Orchards in Flint Hill. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, July 25, 1968 Sgt. John Clark, son of John Marshall Clark of Sperryville, spent 30 days leave at home and will return to his unit in Germany, he is in the U.S. Army. He has six and a half more months to spend in the Army. Mrs. Arcey Dodson of Viewtown was given a birthday party on Saturday by her daughters. Miss Patricia Luella Hicks became the bride of Ronald Stuart Dodson on Saturday, July 13, 1968. The wedding was performed by the Rev. Milton Switzer. 25 Years Ago Thursday, July 26, 1973 In a celebration of the Centennial year of Angus cattle in the United States, Angus breeders from throughout Virginia will exhibit a record number of their top individuals in the twelfth annual Virginia Angus Breeder’s Show to be held at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises in Culpeper. Mary Elizabeth Robbins became the bride of James DeBergh on Saturday July 14. They will reside in Front Royal. 10 Years Ago Thursday, July 21, 1988 William Oliver IV of Woodville was named to the dean’s list at Virginia Polytechnic and State University at Blacksburg for the spring semester. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Oliver III, also of Woodville. Teenagers from 12 to 17 are invited to meet their friends at the Gay Street Theater on Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. for a showing of “Tex.” The cost is $2 for admission and includes a free hot dog. Letters Comp Plan available Editor’s note: Copies of the county’s Comprehensive Plan, ' with revised information and additional graphics, may be purchased at the County Administrator’s Office. The Rappahannock Comprehensive Plan is not one of those books you want to curl up with beside a crackling fire in the middle of winter, with a glass of wine nearby. It’s more the type of publication you keep in your favorite room to read from time to time over a number of months. There’s a lot of good information in it, and it is essential reading if you are interested in what makes up this county and where it is going as it enters the 21st century. What follows below is a brief summary of the content of the plan. 1 he most important part is the county’s definition of itself, its goals, principles, and policies, etc. That’s the part to have facing out if you decide to stick this up on your refrigerator as a reminder of what this county is all about. Chapter One starts off with the challenge facing the county: how to retain its unique natural beauty and order in the face of change. Essentially, the plan describes the county’s natural features as well as its population and growth, its economic and employment characteristics, and its transportation, housing, and other features. The chapter sets forth what implementation measures are available to achieve these policies and objectives. You also leam about how the county government is organized which should be of interest to everyone who votes here. Chapter two presents a lot of factual information about the county: where it is located, its size, some history, a little about its geology, climate, topography, slope, soils, water resources and forests. Chapter three provides a wealth of detail on the population characteristics in the county This is who we ate as a people: the changes in population from 1930 to the latest figures; how many people there are per square mile; the age distribution; minorities; educational attainment of the population and its trend; income charac teristics of the people here; and some population growth projections for the future. The county’s economy and existing land use characteristics are described in chapters four and five. Covered are occupations and types of employers, agriculture, existing land use characteristics, descriptions of each of the towns, facilities, services, housing, capital improvements and transportation. Chapter six covers goals, principles and policies — the county’s definition of itself ks a scenic county. This is one you should put up on the refrigerator and think about from time to time. The goals, 10 of them, are specifically set out and deal with preserving and protecting the natural, scenic beauty of the county, maintaining a viable rural agriculture and tourism-based economy and defining the future boundaries of growth. 1 he plan then sets out 1U principles designed to support the goals previously set forth. Policies are tied in to the principles. Read a copy of the plan, or get your own, and learn about them in detail. Chapter seven covers the future land use plan and how land use planning applies to the county’s natural resources, agriculture, economic development, residential development, historic preservation, public facilities and transportation. It is intended to “bring into focus all of the diverse parts of the plan, and contains the county’s final recommendations, which are stated in both text and map form.” Implementation — covering zoning, subdivision, land use assessment, agricultural and forestal districts, open space easements, and the need for continued planning — is set forth in chapter eight. In summary citizen support is required to meet the goals, policies and principles set forth in the plan. Read the plan so you can support the planning commission and board of supervisors and help them make Rappahannock a scenic county. Don Audette Sperryville Let’s tell it like it is The time is overdue for a county discussion about Rappahannock’s steady escalation of barriers to affordable shelter — and thus to the people without the means to buy into our paradise. The proposed new amendment to our code that a family apartment “shall in no case be a mobile home” simply reeks of unthinking elitism and snobbery. What could the county be thinking of? Where in the world should someone without the means to buy 25 acres, erect a new residence and jump through Rappahannock’s permit hoop’s live? The family with a suddenly ailing, frail grandparent or newlywed son who may require a temporary arrangement for several years until the son is on his feet or the grandparent dies — must this family invest $100,000 to shelter them? How is the environment protected by building a permanent structure when a temporary one would suffice, be affordable and even screened from view? The state of Virginia has spoken on the subject of mobile homes. They are allowed by right as a family residence. Rappahannock had once barred them until the state ruled it could not. Now here goes Rappahannock with a scheme to bar them again under a different section of its code — the family apartment. A public jurisdiction like a county should not — and I believe cannot — be a gated community available only to the privileged wealthy. Surely I am not alone in this belief. It is not right. It is very likely to be found illegal. And it is un-American. Those who serve us — in schools, in the sheriffs office, on our farms, in our homes — often must live in neighboring counties. Only grand fathered properties escape. Now these, too, face a new barrier in sheltering an ailing or indigent relative. This steady, not-so-suitable ratcheting up of requirements to gain access, gain admission, has a history as old as our nation. From poll taxes and Jim Crow laws to gerrymandering and redlining, we’ve witnessed it all — and outlawed it all, one practice after another. Now and then at a public hearing, some troubled official or citizen deplores the dearth of affordable shelter. Then: silence. Nothing happens. Suddenly, after an appropriate delay so that the last set of requirements has been forgotten, a new regulation is bom, swathed in lofty rhetoric about protecting the environment and our “view shed.” It is presented with scarcely a nod or notice to the fact that we are restricting admission to our paradise by yet another notch. The irony of this is that a small mobile or manufactured house violates the environment and our scenery far less than a massive half to one million dollar castle peering * down pretentiously from a Rappahannock ridge top. We’ve seen some ugly examples of the latter go up. They are there for your and my lifetimes and our childrens’ and grandchildrens’. Let’s tell it like it is. We are not talking developers here, nor mass environmental damage. We are talking tastes — design, and prejudices; sameness and diversity; and haves and have-nots. We ought to examine the price we exact from those who cannot qualify, cannot meet our demands or afford our dues, cannot make it into our club. We ought to discuss this even as we congratulate ourselves on our successful efforts to keep Rappahannock pristine and privileged. It’s just not right. We can do better, be more creative. We must resolve never to be a - system in which private prej- ' udice becomes public policy. Pat Saltonstall Flint Hill Get it right in the future I have been misquoted by the Rappahannock News in two recent issues and would like not only to correct some impressions but request that in the future any statements attributed to me be made by me, not by hearsay. Twice my views have been incorrectly reported at Town Council meetings, meetings I did not attend. I have neither told the council it could do virtually anything it wanted to on the water system on my property nor have I suggested that it build a new 200,000 gallon tank costing $240,000. I do not know the town’s water requirements. Mayor Willis and I are cooperating in this matter and will be working together to find a solution. In the meantime please get my views directly, if they are needed. Nels A. Parson Washington Thanks for support We would like to thank so many for your outpouring of support for our son John Jenkins Jr. Thank you Project Rainbow for making it all possible. To all the members of the OKs and the Outtahand Band, thanks for doing such a great job. Thanks to everyone who, though unable to attend, made donations. Your caring and support has been like a rainbow at the • end of a storm to us. We cannot name each and everyone of you, but you know who you are and you are in our hearts and prayers. Johnny, Michelle, John Jr. and Hunter Jenkins Angels fly, not toddlers What a pretty photo on page one of the July 15 Rappahannock News. But, what might this photo have looked like if sapped two seconds later — a quadrapelegic angel — a dead angel? Pretty is pretty. Fun is fun. But, without good judgment, things can turn very wrong in just a split second. As a member of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad, I am concerned. You know we respond to your emergency calls for illness and injury 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, come rain snow, sleet or flood. But we believe we have another duty to you also. That is to provide information to prevent illness and injury. Summer is here. More and more of us in Rappahannock County have pools. More and more of us have toddlers under our care. The mix can be deadly. Let’s look at this photo again. Toddlers are not mini adults. Their little ribs are still soft. Imagine the potential for internal injuries by grasping a toddler tight enough to throw her that high. Or imagine the stress on her developing joints in I such a throw. The heads of toddlers are much larger and heavier, relative to the rest of their bodies, than are the heads of adults. Toddlers fall head first! What if the throw had been off and our toddler had struck her head on the side of the pool? What if the thrower had slipped and our toddler had pitched head first through the shallow water striking her head on the bottom of the pool? The possibilities are frightening. All of us need to be responsible. Whether we have a pool at our home, at our bed and breakfast or our children’s camp, we need to have to have rules and I supervision to ensure safety. " Mary D. Dobrovir Sperryville

Board From Page 1 lifelong learners who strive for and achieve excellence.” The council will develop activities to support staff opportunities for professional training and personal growth, encourage effective communication and foster a school climate that supports student and faculty success. The philosophy is based on Edward Demings’ Total Quality Management theory of continuous improvement, and includes eight critical characteristics, including having a clear and focused mission, a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning, frequent student monitoring, and positive homeschool-community relationships. The council will hold a meeting Aug. 3, to bring together people interested and involved in managing change within the school system. A special effort is underway to assist substitute teachers. Teachers are working over the summer to develop an orientation handbook of standard procedures to be given to the subs. The council is also providing mandatory paid training sessions and observation periods ‘The Full Monty5 to show two nights RAAC brings you the surprise Best Picture Oscar nominee, “The Full Monty," on July 31 and Aug. 1. When the steel mills of Sheffield, England begin to close, the line of grim-faced men starts to swell at the unemployment office. In that line are five men, who look no different from the rest — ordinary blokes, some short, some overweight — certainly not candidates for male model stardom. But when the lobby radio starts to play Donna Summer’s disco hit “Hot Stuff,” these five start to tap their toes and strut their stuff in choreographed precision — because they need to make some money. In this thoroughly enjoyable comedy these guys figure there is only one way out of their misery: become male strippers. This low-budget, independent film is now Britain’s all-time box office champ. (Rated R, 95 minutes) Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE tstTues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month addition to our regular sales on the 2nd esday of each month. We will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle ale-Consignments Welcome. for further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55. for anyone interested in being a substitute teacher. Starfish program Ellen Neill-Dore passed out application forms and gave a brief overview of the Starfish mentoring program led by Lois Manookian and Judy Tole. Open to serving all youth in the county, the program will rely upon volunteers to serve as role models and provide guidance, leadership and emotional support to participants. Social services specialists and school guidance counselors recommended the children who will participate in the program. The first group of 20 mentors are expected to complete their orientation and training program by Oct. 15. Subcommittees Maintenance coordinator Bill Deal announced that all summer projects at both county schools were on schedule or already completed. The board received the June 1998 financial reports and approved all warrants. Board member Bryant Lee was appointed representative to the committee studying vocational education. Superintendent’s report Gangel noted that each year it is becoming more and more difficult to offer electives and complete students’ schedule plans. Twenty-one students have not completed their fall schedules. Because the 21 students are widely spread across grades and courses, space problems and lack of available faculty are also involve^!. The group discussed obtaining a trailer, using the buildings after regular hours, and the possibility of offering a stipend to teachers willing to teach an extra section. Gangel will continue to explore solutions. SHARP. 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That would include manufactured housing as well as mobile homes. He told the commission that County Attorney Peter Luke had advised that they re-word their resolution to include all manufactured housing. Castleton resident Jim Gannon asked the commission if what they were attempting to do with the resolution is get around the state law. McCarthy answered that basically that is what the commission is attempting to do. uannon said that the resolution would seem to encourage a proliferation of building since the applicant would then have to build an actual structure. A mobile home, he said, could be moved later on. He asked the commission if it had considered re-wording the definition so that a family apartment would have to be j in some way be attached to the primary residence. Pat Saltonstall of Flint j Hill said she was strongly opposed to the idea of pro; hibiting mobile homes for use a family apartments and of i seeking to deny state law by doing so. Many people can not afford to buy land and build here, she said and to discriminate against 1 hem for that is wrong. The commission decided to table the first resolution and have McCarthy bring back a new version next month with the following provisions: that the family apartment be 50 feet from the primary residence unless a reason necessitates that it be further and in that case it could be up to 200 feet away; the maximum occupancy for the family apartment is three people; and no more than one such apartment will be allowed per parcel of land. In other business: • The commission recom- j mended the application by the Hawkins family for a special use permit for a mobile home as a family apartment j be forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval. • Patrick and Susan O’Shea applied for approval of a special use permit to operate a three room bed and breakfast from their existing residence off Ben Venue Road. The commission voted to forward the application to the BZA for approval. • Sunnyside Farms, LLC, off Route 624, applied for approval to construct an efficiency apartment above a horse bam. The commission recommended approval and forwarding of the application to the BZA. • The commission discussed and adopted its mission statement. Gateway From Page 1 surrounding area. Pete Estes, Sperryville resident and chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, asked that the quality of the air be mentioned in the statement. Hildy Teegen, resident of Hampton District, observed, “The Sperryville Gateway Community is a rural area that has a historic center.” Don Audette, Stonewall Hawthorne resident, asked that a reference to the Rappahannock Comprehensive Plan be included in the mission statement. I he group, which brain stormed ideas for over an hour, presented, rephrased and combined ideas. Near the end of the discussion, Cornwell said, “We need one more punchy sentence." Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Stonewall- Hawthorne District, said, “We will work to enhance and preserve the quality of our rural community for our residents, businesses and guests.” After a few changes the preliminary statement read, “The Sperryville Gateway Community is a peaceful, rural area centered by an historic village. We the people of this communit) welcome visitors and busi nesses who are committed "tc living and working in ways that cherish and celebrate its natural resources and the diversity of its people. An important principle of our Gateway Community is to foster a mutually harmonious relationship with the Shenandoah National Park. We will work to ensure that the use of our resources and the growth of our community are consistent with this vision and the quality of the life of the people.” Cornwell requested that she lead the third and last part of her series on Sept. 17, rather than in August, due to her vacation plans. 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Wanda M. Payne weds David W. Jeffries Miss Wanda May Payne and David Wayne Jeffries Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, May 30, 1998 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor John K. Burke and Rev. Jon Heddleston. Pianist was Matthew Payne of Sperryville. Michelle Hitt of Rixeyville was soloist and sang “The Rose” and “Because You Loved Me.” The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Payne of Washington. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jeffries of Madison. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a traditional floor length satin gown featuring a sculptured neckline accented in sequins and pearls. The fitted bodice was trimmed with matching sequins and pearls like those of the neckline. The back of her gown fell into a V-shape accented with a bow and bows also adorned the bottom of her train. She carried a bouquet of white silk roses accented with ivy, baby’s breath and pearls. The bride chose Miss Melissa Payne of Washington, sister of the bride, to serve as her maid of honor. She was attired in a jade tea-length satin gown which was accented with a bow in the back. Jade satin shoes complimented her gown. She carried a silk bouquet of peach and white rosebuds accented with ivy, baby’s breath and pearls. Matron of honor was Mrs. Sharon Dodson of Culpeper, sister of the bride. She wore a gown identical to that of the maid of honor and jade satin shoes complimented her gown also. She carried a bouquet identical to that of the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Amy Payne of Sperryville, cousin of the bride, Miss Jennifer Brundage of Madison, friend of the bride and Miss April Hawkins of Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Jeffries Jr. bride, attended the guest book and handed out programs. Punch was served by Mrs. Amy Jenkins of Washington, cousin of the bride and Miss ‘ Julie Jenkins of Washington, ‘ cousin of the bride. The wedding cake was served by Mrs. Dorothy Grove : of Luray, aunt of the bride and ' Mrs. Brenda Payne of ■ Sperryville, aunt of the bride. ■ The food was served by: Mrs. Cathy Pullen of > Washington, aunt of the bride and Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins of: Culpeper, aunt of the bride. ; Floral decorations and - bouquets were made by the < bride’s sister Melissa Payne of Washington and Lisa Brown of. Culpeper. Wedding coordinator was Mrs. Karen Ellis of^ Sperryville, cousin of the bride. Video taping was done by David Dodson of Culpeper, brother-in-law of the bride and Nathan Cotton of Pennsylvania, friend of the bride. Wedding photography was by Ms. Cindy Mahan of Washington. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at The Country Cafe in Washington on May 29. The bride is a 1994 graduate of Rappahannock High School and is employed by American General Life andAccident. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Madison High School and is employed by Merillat Industries. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eva Menefee and the step-granddaughter of Mr. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper, the granddaughter of the late Nelson F. Jenkins Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Payne. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greenwood of Tappahannock and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffries of Fredericksburg. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico the couple is residing in Madison. Culpeper, friend of the bride. They wore dresses and shoes identical to the other attendants and carried bouquets identical to the other attendants. Flower girls were Lauren Payne of Madison, daughter of the bride and Brittani Dodson of Culpeper, niece of the bride. They wore white satin dresses overlayed with lace. They each carried baskets of rose petals which Brittani scattered along the aisle to the altar. The groom chose Mike Smith of Culpeper, a friend to serve as best man. Groomsmen were A1 Payne of Washington, brother of the bride, Jonathan Weakley of Amissville, cousin of the groom, Lonnie Barnes of Remington, friend of the groom and Danny Jeffries of Madison, brother of the groom. Ring bearers were Tyler Jeffries of Madison, son of the groom and Cody Dodson of Culpeper, nephew of the bride. The bride’s mother chose a pale yellow one piece dress with matching yellow shoes. Her corsage consisted of white roses accented with baby’s breath. The groom’s mother chose a mint green dress with white shoes. Her corsage was identical to the bride’s mother’s. Miss Susan Payne of Sperryville, cousin of the Flint Hill annual carnival now in progress The Flint Hill fireman’s annual carnival begins tonight, (Wednesday evening with rides all night for $8 and a country music band, the Page County Ramblers, playing all evening until closing. A chicken barbecue dinner will be served Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ride prices for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be $10. The grand parade featuring Miss Virginia, who is the newly crowned queen will make her first appearance when the parade begins at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday evening the grand prize, the 1998 Ford Ranger pickup, black Angus heifer and Beanie Baby Raffle of four sets will be among those prizes given away and the crowning of the queens. The fireman are seeking queen contestants to sell tickets on the 1998 Ford Ranger. Anyone interested in running for queen may call Doug McCabe at 675-3143. Plan now to bring the fam ily and support your annual fireman’s carnival, with lots of entertainment, rides, games, baked goods and their famous hamburgers, hot dogs and fries each evening. “Come, greet old friends and meet new ones.” Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton and Gary Dodson and children Shirley and Brenden of Herndon were Thursday visitors of Mrs. Barbara Gentry. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, July 26 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. delivering the message. The public is welcome. Barbara Gentry attended a post master’s convention in Richmond from Sunday until Wednesday of last week. Kathy Hudson spent the weekend in Middleburg on a camping trip as a guest of her cousin Steve Lillard. 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 Cmp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 How beautifully these lovely lilies transform an otherwise plain, drab fence. The fence was performing its task very well, but the owners knew that God’s handiwork would provide a bright touch. How true this is in our own lives. So many of us go through each day doing our jobs and functioning satisfactorily, but where is that spring to our step and the gleam in our eyes when we smile? Where is that special touch that brightens each day? God’s love adds brightness to the spirit...the love that makes all the difference between a mediocre day and a marvelous day. Furthermore, we brighten the lives of those we meet. The love of God is contagious. Plant the touch of God in your life. Visit His sanctuary each Sabbath and feel His spirit enter yours. You will then have that bright touch for others and live each day to the fullest. Remember, God is the bright touch in your life. Swxtay 1 Timothy 6 2D-21 ZTtarity 1:1-11 TuMday rnmoOiy M-M 2 Timothy 3:1-4:* Thuraday 2 Timothy 4*22 2J:M» 24:1-2* aegg*^jBjiSSjMgtaaafc8^,lip» ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovenng Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building^ _547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News Church A Activities Musical at FT Baptist The popular Deane family from Standardsville will be singing their wonderful gospel music at F.T. Baptist Church in Sperryville on Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. F.T. Baptist Church is located on Slate Mills Road, one mile East of Route 231. 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. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 26 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville to host Bible School The Amissville Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School July 27-31 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Bible School is for children who have completed preschool through those who have completed the sixth grade. To start the week, there will be a “Luau Registration Carnival” on Sunday, July 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be games, prizes, snacks and fellowship. For additional information call the church at 937-6159. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Bible School at Hope Hill Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 3-7 from 7:30 until 9 p.m. The theme will be “Lessons from the Heart.” All area children are invited to attend. 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 call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. 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. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service and Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m.

Boston resident entertain, travel, visit The date of the monthly Singing and Pickin party held at Salem Fire Hall here on Route 522 has been changed from this month, July 31 and will be held Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars now for an enjoyable time of fellowship, singing and pickin and plenty food which is always available by the fire department. There is no admission charge to the party. Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin and family on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were in Winchester on Friday to attend funeral services for their cousin, Mrs. Beulah Jenkins Alger at Omps Funeral Home and burial following in the family section of Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Nain, Va. While in Winchester they visited their aunt Mrs. Nettie Corbin, a resident at Welcome Haven Home and also Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kelchner on Route 50 and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dodson on Paper Mill Road. Mrs. Atkins was an overnight guest By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Friday of her brother and wife, the Fraziers. Amy Ball-Curtiss family members living in our area are reminded of the family reunion to be held Sunday, Aug. 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Curtis in Marshall. Bring a lunch to share, starting at 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss L. Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Virginia Weaver were in Waynesboro on Friday to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law Gilbert S. Pullen who had passed away at the Augusta Medical Center in Fisherville. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cannon and family have returned home from a two weeks vacation spent at Nags Head. Our Governor Gilmore is issuing a request and statewide search for any Virginian, 100 years old or older. If any of our readers know of someone here in Rappahanock County or surrounding counties who has reached this great please help and see that they are not left out. Our governor wants those folks to travel to Richmond as guests of he and the First Lady. For more information call 825-3100. Those unable to travel will receive recognition at home or where they reside. Happy birthday wishes go out to Chriss Hetzer of Our Farm on Turkey Ridge Road who celebrates his big day on Tuesday, July 28 and to a dear niece, Michele F. Swindler who adds another year on Wednesday, July 29. Mrs. J.R Peyton visited her uncle and aunt in Fredericksburg on Saturday. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department held their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16 at Bethel Baptist Church on Hoover Road. Birthday wishes go out to Randy Norman who adds another year on Friday. Rev. Lindsey Savage is on speaking engagements in Arkansas and Indiana. Mr.and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Ray Wharton and Michael Heflin returned home Saturday from an eight day vacation spent in Gatlinburg; Pigeon Forge and Towson, Tenn. Krystal and Jacob Heflin spent several days last week with the Bragg children. R.E. Deane, a native here in Boston and whose mother Mrs. Elizabeth Deane lives here was elected Vice Mayor of the town of Culpeper last week. Congratulations to Vfiss Melissa Gatewood, a 1998 graduate of Rappahannock High School who has won a $500 scholarship given by Culpeper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She plans to attend Northern Virginia Community College. Salem Fire Department Bingo regular games tomorrow, Thursday begins at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark spent Sunday with Mrs. Lucille Peregory in Front Royal in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory who were away for the weekend. Timmy Jenkins turned four July 17 A birthday party was held for Timmy Jenkins, son of Tim and Sandy Jenkins on Saturday, July 18 at the home of his grandparents Jimmie and Frances Dodson. Timmy was four on July 17. Guests in attendance were Ronnie and Lisa Dodson and Amber, Eva Dodson, Bobby and Gloria Jenkins and Jeff, Jim and Kim Norman, Danny and Sue Baldwin, Andy Baldwin and Ashleigh, Dawn Dodson, Brian Dodson and Shawn, Amy Grigsby, Margaret Ann Wayland, Ricky and Joyce Lillard and Sherry, Ken and Kelly Estes and Benjamin, Ron Weaver, Laura Schuermann, Georgie Woodard and Jason Weakley, all of Sperryville. Others attending were Cindy McGhee and Kayla of Linden, Mike and Patsy Cave of Woodville, Steve and Janet Clatterbuck of Washington, Virginia Cave and Amye of Bealeton, Dot Campbell and Brandon Jenkins of By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Jeffersonton. Also attending were Ben and Alma Jones. Mr. Jones was the star “Cooter” in the hit show, Dukes of Hazard. Those unable to attend, but sending gifts were Richie and Linda Baldwin and Katie, Johnny and Michelle Jenkins, John Jr. and Hunter, Louise Woodard and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gras. We extend special belated birthday wishes to Timmy. Isabelle Eastham of Flint Hill was a recent playmate of Tiffany Wayland at the home of her parents, Billy and Barbara Wayland. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Ray Baldwin hosted a birthday party for Miss Ashleigh Baldwin, Mrs. Angie Baldwin and Mrs. Linda Baldwin on Sunday evening, July 19 at their home. Ashleigh and Angie’s birthdays were the 19th and Linda’s was the 14th. Those helping them celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones, also known as “Cooter” of Dukes of Hazard, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Mr. and Mrs. Bo Grigsby, Amy Grigsby and Shawn, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jenkins and Timmy, Mrs. Mary Frances Dodson, Dean Atkins, Mrs. Eva Dodson, Richie and Katie Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Joy Heddleston and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins. Mrs. Lillie Corbin, Mrs. Frances Corbin and Mrs. Christine Timbers motored to Charlottesville on Tuesday. Happy belated birthday wishes go out to my uncle Kenny Racker who celebrated his on July 19. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Sissy Kitts of Stephens City, George Nethers of Winchester, Heather Aylor and Lee Ayres, both of Culpeper. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 26. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Ricky Pullen and Richie Dwyer enjoyed the day on Saturday with Andy Baldwin at the Madison Livestock sale. Mrs. Margaret Devers spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Emma Swindler. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Corbin and Mrs. Lillie Corbin visited Lillie’s nephew Donnie Leake in the hospital in Farmville, Va. on Saturday. Happy birthday to Don Deal and William Deal who will celebrate their day on Tuesday, July 28. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal. Have a great week and send us your local news! History researchers visit in Woodville Thursday evening Misty Hitt joined Mary Doyle Johnson of Lexington, Ky., Cleo Williams of Atlanta, Ga., John Hitt of Knoxville, Tenn., Pat Kerrick of Culpeper for dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Friday afternoon Hitt family descendant^ gathered near Amissville Jo clean the gravesite of Revolutionary sol4ier Peter Hitt- Participants included Miles and Ruth Johnson ftf Washington, D.C., iAnn and Con Line of Baltinjhre, Md., Cleo Williams, Misty Hitt, John Hitt, Charlie and Jimmy Priest of Amissville. Friday evening June Clark and Misty Hitt attended the fourth annual Hitt Family Researchers Dinner held at Holiday Inn in Culpeper. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Approximately 25 were in attendance. Saturday afternoon Misty Hitt joined a group of researchers in Washington for lunch at The Country Cafe. Lucia Kilby gave a walking tour of the town with visits to the Rappahannock Historical Society and First Washington Museum. Participants included Lone and Gladys Reedy of Joilet III., Ann and Con Line, John Hitt, Mary Doyle Johnson, Pat Kerrick, Ann Rodick of Bloomington, Ind. and Charlie and Mary Priest. Saturday evening a picnic was held at the home of June Clark and Misty Hitt. Guests were Terry and Carol Hitt of Beavercreek, Ohio, Ann and Con Line, Mary Doyle Johnson, Lone and Gladys Reedy, Pat Kerrick, Richard and Rena Burke of Woodville, Mary and Charlie Priest and John C. Hitt. The group enjoyed a sing-along after dinner. Terry and Carol Hitt camped overnight. Sunday morning June Clark and Misty Hitt attended the annual reunion of Germanna Colonies held at Salubria near Culpeper. Sunday evening they joined their friends for a farewell send off in Culpeper. Rodney and Jo Vest, Charles and Pat Whorton, Ashley and Logan Vest spent several days in Snowshoe, West Va. at the Silver Creek Resort. Dr. John O’Bannon, Ginny and Andy O’Bannon of Richmond were Saturday afternoon guests of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. They were joined by Ray and Beth Scott and Lee and Martha Lou Hitt for dinner at The Country Cafe in Washington. Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill and Lillian Sykes and grandson Michael of Culpeper were weekend visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Have a safe week and send us your local news. Anniversary wishes to local residents Happy first anniversary wishes are extended to Gwendolyn and . Ludwell Brown Jr. who were married on July 19 of last year. May you be blessed with many more years to come! Happy 28th anniversary to Lynette and Ralph Wells Sr. who celebrated this milestone on July 18. Lynette’s parents Betty and Denzil Canfield of Madison were their guests for the weekend in honor of their anniversary. Major Linda Reed Jolley visited her parents Eugene ; and Violet Reed of Amissville • over the holiday after a stay at \ Virginia Beach. The 1978 graduating class of Rappahannock High School By GLENDA GUM It will be celebrating their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 25. Reunions are always a wonderful time to renew friendships and talk about “the good ole days”. We hope the weather cooperates and everyone enjoys their outing. Our prayers continue to be with Stanley and Juanita Settle who are experiencing a few medical problems, but are trudging along with a smile on their faces. We also are in prayer for Edward King, Emma Swatman, Levi Atkins, Louise Smith and Margaret Stover. Once again, the Amissville United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School was a success. Thank you to all who participated, taught, provided refreshments, and coordinated this year’s program. I also have it from a good source (Kady) that Vacation Bible School at Jeffersonton Baptist Church was a lot of fun and “cool.” In 1963, the Special Olympics was started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver as a camp for children with mental retardation. The program has grown to include competitions at local, state, and regional stages. Volunteers are always needed to help with these events and Special Olympics even offers training programs. You may contact the Special Olympics office at 1-800-7008585 or through the Web at http://www.specialolympics.or g for more information. With so many of our locals on vacation, news is skimpy. Please let me know how your vacation was spent since the only vacation I may get this summer is to visit downtown Amissville. Have a great week! Upcoming Events Farmer’s Association plans dance The Rappahannock Farmer’s Association will sponsor a dance on July 25 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. All types of music will be provided by: Wrights Big Band. The event will be casual dress and $10 charge per person. Children are welcome, under 12 years of age admission is free. A free swing lesson is included and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit local Rappahannock youth causes. For more information contact Lindsay or Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Family reunion planned A Jenkins, Sisk, Woodard family reunion will be held Aug. 2 at Rappahannock Park near Washington beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. All family and friends are invited and are asked to bring a covered dish and a drink. b Kater, Nakai plan concert Contemporary pianist/composer, Peter Kater meets Naive American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai on Friday, July 24 for a rare concert at Fauquier High School auditorium in Warrenton. The show beings at 8 p.m. and features Kater’s soulful piano stylings and Nakai’s evocative wooden flute playing. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Kater, now based out of Rappahannock County, creates and records in his own EarthSea Studios. His recordings adeptly span the spectrum from contemporary jazz to new age and his scoring work can be heard from Broadway to television and film. Nakai is one of the best known and loved Native American musicians in the world. He received awards for best male performer as well as best flutist at the first Native American Music Awards this Spring. For information call 351-6191. Flint Hill carnival underway The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will sponsor their annual carnival July 22-25 at the carnival grounds. Wednesday night is family night with rides at a special rate of $8 from 7 p.m. until closing with the Page County Ramblers playing country music. The famous chicken barbecue dinners will be featured from Thursday until Sunday. The grand parade will be held on Friday featuring Miss Virginia 1998 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday is the crowning of the queens and the grand prize drawings for the 1998 Ford Ranger pickup, registered black Angus heifer and Beanie Baby sets. Beef cattle meeting set A Beef Cattle Quality Assurance Twilight Meeting will be held Thursday, July 30 at Fauquier Livestock Exchange in Marshall from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program, Beef Quality Assurance Exhibit will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a sponsored beef dinner at 7:30 p.m. Please reserve your meal by calling the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Historical picnic scheduled The annual Rappahannock Historical Society’s picnic will be held Friday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Meadow Green, the home of Mr. and ,Mrs. John Kiser in Slate Mills. All paid up members and their house guest and potential new members are invited. Dues may be paid at the gate. Bring your favorite-disl* to share - casserole platter, salad or dessert. You will need a folding table and chairs, or a blanket to spread on the ground. The Historical Society will provide coffee, iced tea, soft drinks, club soda, plastic dishes, glasses and cutlery. A social time before dinner, bring your own choice of “cheer”. Art camp scheduled Children from age five to 12 are invited to attend Art Camp at the Rappahannock Recreation Center the end of July and the beginning of August. Jeanne Drevas will be teaching Clay and Sculpture from July 27-31. Laurie Marshall will be teaching Drawing and Painting Aug. 3-7. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and costs $40. To register for the Clay Camp call 987-3113 and/or the Painting Camp at 675-3267. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: July 23: Yoga at 9:30 a.m.; Therapeutic Massage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24: Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Health Options Counseling from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nutritional Counseling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 25: Therapeutic Massage. July 27: Nutritional Counseling from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m. July 28: Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. July 29: Herb Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 5 to 9 p.m. For information or registration on any of the above activities or other events at Rappahannock Healing Arts located at 11945 Lee Highway in Sperryville call 987-7204. Fishing camp plan ned TASC for Teens of Jeffersonton is organizing and leading a Canadian Lakeside Fishing Camp on Aug. 1-14. The trip will leave from Jeffersonton and include transportation, qualified and caring staff, meals, most camping equipment and activities. For information call TASC for Teens at 937-8272. House to be featured Historic Long Branch, located off Rt. 50, 10 miles east 1 of Winchester will be the feature house when the popular cable television show “America's Castles" opens its fifth I season this month. Tb be aired at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25 on the Arts and Entertainment channel, the show will be repeated at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Appearing with Long Branch are to be Morven Park, Leesburg and Belle Meade, ! Nashville, Tenn. The program will focus on the connection i all three public properties have with horses. Long Branch | is open 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from April through October and welcomes groups of 10 of more ■ year round with advance notice. ! Street festival in Madison : The Madison Chamber of Commerce will sponsor their ! sixth annual Taste of the Mountain Street Festival on ! Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a heritage | festival that celebrates the Mountain and Traditional cul- » tures of 18th and 19th century America especially as ! reflected in the cultures and history of the Blue Ridge J Mountains region. There will be artist and crafts people ' demonstrating their wares. There is no admission charge • and there will be free parking at the Madison High School ! with six shuttle buses for your convenience. For inform^, f tion call 948-4455. . ..*• >

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VAR#2I V7 PUBLIC AUCTION NEW MERCHANDISE!! from major discount warehouse chain; computers, T.V.'s, lawn mowers, and hundreds of other items July 25 • 6:00 SATURDAY NITE SALE New permanent home tor the Mostly Center 9183 John Mosby Hwy Unit B Upperville, VA 20 mm west of Rts 50 8 15 intersection Food and Restrooms Please call lor details (540)592-7183 Calvin Neal, VAAR #2084 The Mosby Center Uisaim Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 777-1110 Lawn/ 248 cardan -"WJ /-—;-\ 252 Livestock V_ V ANGUS CATTLE - Quality 40 cow herd unit for sale Bred for spring calving, all shots and dewormmg given 22 cows. 5 yr. average age. 18 Heifers bred Al to BF Rainman. 540-5923784. 256 Misc. For Sale Intern'l Chili Recipes 25 for $5 please send check or m o.+ $1 s/h to K. Elliott PO Box 4416. Manassas Va 20108 BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system Fun Drive! $1000/ obo 540-351-6046 BMW 1978 5301 Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1500/ obo 540-351-6046 CHEVROLET 1969 CAMARO SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car, must see, sacrifice $9,500,00/best offer or trade. 540-8771623 CHEVY 1993 CAVALIER Z24: 5 speed, power windows/ locks, sunroof. 81k miles, excellent condition $5600. 540-341-4623. *11] C^Pick Your Own' EEACHES Rcdhaven, Sunhi, Topaz White Nectar & White Ruritan Rose 40% PYO Discount on Peaches, Mondays & Wednesdays thru 7/29/98 APPLES (Rambo), NECTARINES Moormont Orchards Rapidan, VA • 1-888-742-3788 Open daily 7a.tn. to 8p.m. *No one admitted to orchard jf’tcr 7:15 pm * 650rdL,M ) Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts far cars & tacks Some new parts Mods, transrnssicns & parts Instated (if purchased here) Over2.000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell ruming cars and trucks CpenMn-Sa.95-Cb8edSLn treated Rt 229.5 rates past Cupeper Hrh Schcd 895-2571 Sport Utility Vehicle V._/ FULL SIZE 1985 Blazer 4x4. Running condition. needs work. $1500/ obo. 540-4396377. ADS Work 777-1110 2 BR, 2 BA Washington VA area, washer/ dryer A/C. $575/mo 540-6753532 FOR SALE: 4 rabbit Beagles. cast iron stove Call 540-9878303 after 5 PM 545 Full Time Employment CARPENTERS For home framing. H & M Contractors, Inc. Culpeper, Rappahannock, Warrenton areas. Please call after 5:00pm 540-364-3146. CONSTRUCTION Accustaff Incorporated is having a Job Fair. We are looking for hard working dependable people that are interested in going forward with their career's. We are looking for qualified people to fill the following positions: Floor & Roof Truss Builders Production Workers Warehouse Workers Lumber Handlers These are temp to hire positions that offer positive growth for qualified individuals. The job fair will be held on Friday July 24 from 9AM to 3PM at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Please bring two forms of identification, one of which must be a picture ID, & two recent work references. For more information please call AccuStaff Incorporated 540-8297992 E.O.E. M/F/D/V CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED Equipment Operator Laborers Call 540-347-9328 or 540-347-1976 ELECTRICIANS We will pay up to $1 more per hour than you are currently making to qualified mechanics and helpers. We offer paid vacation, holidays & insurance. Please call: Sundance Electrical Contractors 540-349-8200 NANNY Experienced live-in, live-out nanny wanted for two small children in Warrenton area. Must be energetic, patient, organized and comfortable working in a busy household with animals. Will be required to do some light housework and laundry and must drive and have good driving record. References required Call 540-347-7467 and leave message. 560 Part Time Employment CASHIER Needed Friday & Saturday, $6/hour. Countryside farm Market in Amissville. Call Kathy @ 540937-5309 KENNEL ASSISTANT Needed 25-35 hrs per week, weekdays, some weekend shifts. Starting salary $6 OCVhr. Call 540-636-3308 or 6751524 - Ive message. RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATION Flex. P/T hrs. Small, young Middleburg Architectural Firm seeks fun individual w/word processing & admin, bkgd. Benes. Call 540-687-3223 for fax resume to 540-687-3624. RESTAURANT TASTING ROOM MANAGER Need knowledge of Wines, Sales Ability. Weekends only 115. Apply in person to Bleu Rock Inn, Washington, VA. 540-987-3190 Bids & Proposals INVITATION FOR BIDS The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed bids for the purpose of contracting with one or more contractors to provide Tax Exempt Gasoline Card Services to our fleet of vehicles commuting in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Invitation for Bids packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100, Extension 3143. The Invitation for Bids must be returned by 4:30 P.M., Monday, August 10, 1998. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Invitation for Bids or reject bids at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the bid/s deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. 7-22-98 *204600 Employment 545 Full Time Employment 545 Full Time Employment HEALTHCARE CNA’s Starting Pay Up To $8.50/hour Flexible Staffing Direct Inquiries to: Culpeper Healthcare Center 602 Madison Road Culpopor, VA 22701 (540) 825-2864 I EQE ♦ Drug Free Workplace HEALTHCARE NURSE A multiple site, medical practice, located in Warrenton-Culpeper area is seeking an experienced part-time (20 hours) LPN or RN. The right candidate will have strong skills in direct patient care, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be detail oriented. Knowledge of OSHA regulations is required. Applicant must nave reliable transportation. Excellent benefits. Send resume to: HEB/115489 P.O. Box 631 .Warrenton, VA 20188 TEACHERS Do you want to shape the future? At Bright Horizons & Corporate Family Solutions each day presents opportunities to impact the lives of young children & their families. Our centers with Prince William Hospital and our brand new state of the art center at the Defense Logistics Agency in Springfield are looking for teachers to fill both full-time & part-time positions. Come see why our employees voted us one of Fortune Magazines 100 BEST Companies to work for in America. Call (703) 267-9568 EOE/AA. A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: 1 Appointment Generation Programs 1 Company Training 1 401K Retirement Plan i $40,000+ Income i Weekly Bonus Plan i Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary. You Owe It To Yourself And Your Family To Find Out More. This Could Be The Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For an interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. JefTersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills Cal 703-777.1110 and ask about our Horse & Farm, Home Improvement and V Business & Professional Directories . RISE TO THE TOP WITH CAPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE Join our rapidly growing team of concerned and caring homecare providers. We are accepting applications daily . for High tech RNs & LPNs. i CNAs i HHAs Call Mary Ellen Hitt at 800-294-1422 CONSTRUCTION Are you tired of Commuting? WORK LOCALLY Fauquier, Rappahannock, & Loudoun counties. Monomoy Services, Inc. is now interviewing for LOADER OPERATORS (experienced only need apply). Benefits offered include retirement plan, medical insurance and vacation. Please call 540-253-5500 EOF. PAYROLL ASSISTANT Duties include: Data entry of payroll, verifying entered information, and light filing. Proficiency in data entry a MUST. Position is fast-paced and individual must be able to work well under pressure. Experience a PLUS. Excellent Benefit Package. Send resume and salary requirements to P.O. Box 398 Gainesville, VA 20156. EOE/AAE CONSTRUCTION Local construction company seeking Job Cost/Field Payroll Position - Entry bevel Individual must be familiar wtth job site operations to process timesheets and production. Candidate must be a self-starter, motivated and work well under pressure. Accuracy a must. Call (703) 591*8400 or send resume to P.O. Box 398, Gainesville, VA 20156. EOE/AAE HEALTHCARE CNA CLASS BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 17,1998 “Earn While You Learn” ARE YOU ONE WHO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Qualifications: caring, compassionate, dependable, team player Application Deadline - August 7,1808 Interviews will be scheduled Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 540-825-2884 E.jurS:.“rJr ^ V'«i Otfuiul WE PROMOTE A DRUG FREE WORK ZONE

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT "Right Hand" needed for CEO of Northern Virginia based food service company. Qualified candidate must have 5 years experience supporting senior level management. Expert knowledge of Windows 95, MSWord and Powerpoint, excellent telephone manners, and ability to screen calls. Good organization and planning skills, maturity and patience, excellent writing, grammar and customer service skills. Duties include, answering phones, scheduling and travel arrangements, event planning, general office support. Please mail resumes to: 43786 Abbott Place Ashbum, VA 20147 DATA ENTRY OPERATORS LABCORP, a leader in the laboratory testing industry, ahs immediate openings for fast and accurate Data Entry Operators for day and night shifts in Herndon, VA. Must be detail oriented and able to key 8,000 keystrokes per hour. Medical terminology/billing experience a plus. Good interpersonal and communication skills a must for this fast paced environment. Temp-to-hire with $250 bonus upon hire by LabCorp, an additional $250 bonus after 6 months. ******Don’t'Miss This Opportunity!!!!****** Call your nearest EXCEL office €XC£L temporary services Herndon, VA (703) 713-1950 Reston (703) 318-1038 Washington, D.C. (202) 244-7788 ARAMARK ARAMARK Corporation The leader in service management is seeking enthusiastic, guest service oriented individuals to join our team at Xerox document University, a conference center located outside of Leesburg, Va. * 1 Event Staff 1 Custodian 1 First Cook 1 Short Order Cook 1 Banquet Server 1 Cocktail Server 1 Break Attendant 1 Housekeeper l Cafeteria Worker 1 Counter Worker 1 Front Desk Clerk 1 Front Desk Manager 1 Front Office Supervisor 1 Reservations Agent We offer an excellent benefit package including paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave, and full time paid medical insurance. For an application, call the Human resources Job Hotline at 703-724-6556 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V CUSTOMER SERVICE t^aith(3'^ountain Company Are yog a “People Person”? The leading catalog in the country marketplace has seasonal openings for CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES ASSOCIATES If you like to talk on the phone, this is the job for you: * Earn holiday $$$ handling inbound sales calls ★ Competitive base wage plus Commission ★ Flexible work schedule for all shifts Must have pleasant, courteous phone manner, excellent grammar, and an enthusiastic, outgoing personality. First training class begins August 3. Applications being accepted through July 31, 1998. Stop by to complete an application at our office at 1262d Lee Highway, Sperryville or fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288. An Equal Opportunity Employer BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following position: l SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST Performs software devel opment for software Server product, including database de velopment and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experi ence. including: C programming, database dosign, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math or related technical field a plus. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Vlriglnia 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email to: barbaraQblueridge.com Editorial PRODUCTION EDITOR Reston location. Professional scientific society seeks responsible individual for editorial and production details of technical and marketing materials. Responsibilities include proofreading, layout, and copy editing. Ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, desktop publishing (Macintosh/ Filemaker/Quark preferred) plus college degree and 1-2 years applicable editorial experience. Fax cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to 703-264-7605 or mail to P.O. Box 2699, Reston, VA. 20195. EOE. DENTAL ASSISTANT Looking for that special assistant who knows the importance of providing that special & caring smile and attention to patients and who knows how to work well with a team of professionals. We offer top pay for experience and good attitude with health, disability, life, 401k, & vacation benefits. Call: (703) 876-1692 to arrange an Interview Office EXPERIENCED OFFICE MANAGER Non-profit org. Full-time/benefits. Pay $13-$15 per hr. Admin, phone and computer, skills essential (Excel, Word, PC and MAC ideal). Fax resume to (703) 481-1418 or e-mail to eiceast@eiconline.org. Brian Dyak 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 415 ■ Reston, VA 20190-3303 (703) 481-1414 J Part-Time Position Available! Administrative Assistant BCI Inc., an international telecommunications company located in Chantilly. VA. has immediate opening lor an Admin. Assistant from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The ideal candidate will have previous office experience, high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure. Candidate must be computer literate witli Windows and MS Oftice proficiency desirable. Excellent communication skills are required with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Part-time benefits include vacation and potential eligibility for 401 (k). Please fax your resume to MNW at 703-222-8324: or mail to: BCI Inc. Attn: MNW 5160 Parkstone Drive, Suite 190 Chantilly. 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mObituaries mtmam Field Benton Park ranger Edwin “Field” Benton, 87, of Flint Hill died Wednesday, July 15 at his residence. Mr. Benton was bom July 13, 1911. He was a park ranger and a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife Helen Gore Renton of Flint Hill; one son Hugh Benton of Manassas and three sisters Mildred Brooking of Orange, Ann Wilder of Portsmouth and Brookie Dickerman of Staunton. Grave side services were held on Friday, July 17 at St. Paul Episcopal Church Cemetery in Woodville with the Rev. Jennings Hobson. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Flint Hill Rescue Squad. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Gilbert Pullen Born in Sperryville Gilbert Smith Pullen, 71, of Waynesboro died Monday, July 13 at the Augusta Washington highlights Rev. Alice T. Wood of Wiley, Ga. and her son Paul Smith of Patxent River, Md. and his daughter Amber Love of Wecumbka, Ala., Jessica Brown and Seth Brown of Newton, Ga. spent several days last week with Miss. Mary Miller Wood. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Friends and relatives are invited to the home of Jim and Carol Marangoni at 555 Aaron Mountain Road on Sunday, July 26 at 3 p.m. for a memorial committal service for Carol’s mother, Mrs. Marena Smith. Our condolences to Mrs. Helen Benton of Flint Hill on the passing of her husband, Field. Tuesday Ms. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes, Bobbie Jo Brown and Rusty Smoot enjoyed the day at Kings Dominion to celebrate Jessica’s birthday. Bonnie Cave was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobby Jo were Sunday afternoon shoppers in Winchester. Happy birthday to Carla Settle of Culpeper on Friday, July 24 to Gerald Frazier of Spotsylvania on Tuesday, July 28 to Jonathan Deal and Casey Longyear also on July 28. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Daniel and Sally Keyser of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Visitors Sunday of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and son Richard of Leesburg, Miss Melanie Moffett of Warrenton, Matthew Thomas of Waterloo, Canada and Frank Moffett. Monday Ms. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes, Ms. Bonnie Cave, Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown shopped at Potomac Mills Mall. When you have news for this column, please give me a call. Have a good week. Medical Center in Fishersville. He was bom May 28, 1927 in Sperryville, the son of Robinson and Mamie Atkins Pullen. He was a member of Wayne Hills Baptist Church and was retired from the Genicom Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Cynthia Pullen and a brother John Pullen. Survivors include his wife Rachel Weaver Pullen; a son Norman Dwight Pullen and his wife Karen of Sterling; four daughters Hope Pullen Grove and her husband Sam Grove of Waynesboro, Pamela Pullen Crawford and her husband Jiwan Crawford of St. Augustine, Fla.; Renae Pullen Hoffman and her husband Dr. John Hoffman of Appomattox and Janis Pullen Rule and her husband James Rule of Waynesboro and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Ida Mae Pullen and Margaret Pullen Huffman, both of Culpeper. Grave side services were conducted on Friday, July 17 at Riverview Cemetery by the Rev. Morris Campbell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, P.O. Box 1427, Waynesboro, Va. 22980. Reynolds Funeral Services in Waynesboro was in charge of the arrangements. Dean Holdaway Chester Gap resident Dean Holdaway, 94, of Chester Gap died Saturday, July 18 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1904 in Fox, Va. to the late Lula A. Stone and Emery C. Holdaway. Survivors include three sons Dewey Holdaway of Roanoke, Gail Holdaway of Great Falls and Curtis Holdaway of Manassas; one daughter Mary Meads of Chester Gap; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. <l/Vozcb by Randy Minter SMALL DIMINISHMENTS While a great deal of emphasis is commonly placed on the finality that death imposes upon life, it may be conveniently overlooked that we often engage in behavior that diminishes life in small, but cumulative, increments every day. For instance, failing to treat ourselves and others with the respect that we all deserve only drains us of our life force. It could be argued that, if this lack of respect were to continue long enough, it could exert the same life-depriving effect as death. As Mahatma Gandhi once wrote: "Fear has its use, but cowardice has none. I may not put my Fingers into the jaws of a snake, but the very sight of the snake need not strike terror in me. The trouble is that we often die many times before death overtakes us." rinding meaning in the present, in the little details of our days, helps give us satisfaction now and memories later and minimizes the regrets we might have. Investing in family and friends and in work that you believe in are real antidotes to the necessary losses we all must endure in time. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we offer compassion to you and your family and an expert management of logistics and detail. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. “There are very few monsters that warrant the fear we have of them. ” - Andre Gide CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-8254)395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Additional survivors include two sisters Lena Cox of Pennsylvania and Joyce Vest of Independence. Mr. Holdaway was predeceased by his wife Gracie Lee. Holdaway and two sons Rex Holdaway and Guy Holdaway. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 21 at TumerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. James Burke officiating. Pallbearers were Brandon Phillips, Gary Phillips, Geoffrey Phillips, Mary Meads, Curtis Holdaway Jr and Debbie Prather. Elizabeth Marrocco Restaurant Co-owner Elizabeth M. Marrocco, 87, a McLean resident for 30 years and co-owner with her late husband, Pazquale of Marrocco’s Italian Restaurant in Washington, D.C. died June 30 at her daughter’s home in Amissville. Her daughter, Natalina Marrocco Rinehart was her sole care giver since her stroke four years ago. Mrs. Marrocco, a native of Cumberland, Md., came to Washington, D.C. and opened the restaurant with her husband in 1950. Marrocco’s Italian Restaurant continued to operate for 48 years before closing last month. Mr. Marrocco died in 1986. Survivors include four children Anthony M. Marrocco of Sterling, Natalina Marrocco Rinehart of Amissville, Edward J. Marrocco and Mafalda Marrocco French, both of McLean; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law of Lenola, Latina, Italy. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Roy D. Ellis and wife to Daniel U. Ellis, parcel 1-A, .1441 acres. Deed of gift. Michael Henry Stein and others to Gary L. Hyde, 21.0293 acres, Hampton District. $120,000. Mabel J. Pendleton and husband to Macedonia Baptist Church, .597 acre, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. A. Ronald Attarian and others to Emiel K. Smet and wife, 5 acres more or less, lot A, Jackson District. $47,000. Neal D. Fridenstine and others to Luther G. Smith Jr. and wife, 25 acres, Stonewall District. $60,000. Helen S. Thompson to Triple-T, LLC, 60.21 acres, Piedmont District. RECYCLE I RUGGED BUT BEAUTIFUL Six and one half acres on private road off Route 641, overlooking Fodder stack Road with views so magnificent you really have to see to believe! Owner furnishes water from reservoir on top of mountain. $52,000 The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. I U Butch Zindel, Broker 8ST- (540) 675-1190 h=i Your horses will be happy with this barn! 7 box stalls, a brood stall, washroom w/hot & cold water, tack room, full stairs to loft w/drop over stalls. So will you with the large 3 story home, porch, decks, great master bedroom with Jacuzzi, 2+ bedrooms more, family room. 38 acres of pasture, board fencing, turnout sheds. Land divisible. Asking $490,000 Nice home at edge of village on almost 3/4 acre. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, country kitchen, dining room, work shop &. garage. All for $142,000 A rare find - almost 200 acres in sought-after F.T. Valley area south of Sperryville. Grazing farm, several streams, nice building sites toward rear of property. Wonderful views. $589,560 iLtEN M. Day, Realtors 675-30314 Vinrinut mrnrm m - Rappahannock County - Real Estate Auction Sat., July 25, at 12:00 noon Amissville Trailer Park & Beauty Shop Rt. 211. Amissville. Virginia Location; Rt. 211, 11 miles west of Warrenton, VA, or 11 miles east of Little Washington, VA. Amissville Trailer Park will be offered for sale at Public Auction. Consisting of two parcels with a total acreage of 2.759 ACs, it has spaces for 14 mobile homes (12 are currently rented). This property is further improved by a frame building approx. 40‘x43’ in need of repairs. This building is currently used as a beauty shop and apartment. Hofei No mobile homes or beauty shop equipment in this auction. - Open House - Sunday, July 12 • 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19 • 1:00-4:00 p.m. Or call Auctioneer Bill Watkins to view this property. Torm»; A deposit of $5,000.00 will be required of the successful bidder at the auction with balance due within 45 days. Sale subject to immediate approval and the seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Real Estate and improvements to be sold in as-is condition and are available prior to auction for inspections including lead based paint. Announcements at auction take precedence. EQUAL » HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. SperryviUe Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BRICK, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. Attached garage, kitchen/dining area with fireplace, full basement, large deck, 24x36 outbuilding.-$186,000 REDUCED TO: $174,900 DOWN IN THE F.T. VALLEY on approximately 1 acre lot, 3 bedroom brick home, kitchen, dining and living room area with fireplace, 1.5 baths, full basement, carport and garage. $125,000 TWO ROOM and bath frame Cabin, 5.1 acres, stream, pond site, nice area of county. $75,000 BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right of way. $22,000 RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/bam & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 fgf 987-8146 Home on 58 acres, wooded and open with private 2 plus acre lake, includes dock and float and boathouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room and deck, separate 2 car garage and full basement. $325,000 Carefully planned Williamsburg Colonial on 6 plus easily accessed acres, first floor study has full bath, bedrooms and baths up, large sun porch, full basement and great closet space. Wonderful pool and ideal setting ices the cake! In Town of Washington, large rehabbed home with great potential, versatile floor plan, views, upgrades galore. $175,000 For horse whisperer: Large versatile brick home on 7 plus acres with pond, great barn with 4 ready stalls and more. Many extras include deck, hot tub, elegant landscaping. See it now! $325,000 Commercial property: Swiss chalet gift shop and 5 early one room cabins on Rte. 211 near its entry to Shenandoah National Park. Lots of potential here for small business! Needs handyman. $105,000 Mom land & homes available. Listings wanted, open 7 days a week. Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mkae Young 675-3555 Amy Sloan# 967-8668 j^gal_Estat€^_III 291 Gay St ./The Theater Building fit 675-1373 m J Last Small Lot Close to Middleburg! Rare opportunity to build a dream home in protected country only four minutes from the historic town of Middleburg. Amidst large estates, fabulous mountain views, stonewall, new well. Four improved acres. Mix of tall oaks and open pasture. Sale by re-locating owner, $170,000. Call Leigh, 703-478-6666. -----L