Rappahannock News, August 19, 1998

!_ L fcirt Art Y Uh ViKulNlA 1100 CAPITOL ST RICHMOND VA 23219Rappahannock.County** Newspaper Since. 1877. y ; 121st Year ... No. 33 /r Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19,1998 ■ !^V Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Ginseng f. o - poaching suspect convicted By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Thursday in Federal District Court in Charlottesville, Herbert Lee Cave of Etlan was found guilty of taking ginseng from Shenandoah National Park in June. Cave dug and removed two and one half pounds of ginseng, 178 roots, from a back country area of the park. After being caught by park rangers he confessed to the crime according to Lyn Rothgeb of the SNP public information office. Taking ginseng, or any other plant or animal life in a federal area, is in violation of the Lacey Act and Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The maximum penalty for such a violation is a fine of $5,000 and six months in jail, or both. Cave was ordered to pay a $300 fine, $162 in restitution and was placed on probation for two years. During that period he is prohibited from entering the park. He was also ordered to surrender his state ginseng collecting permit for 1998. The state season for collecting ginseng opened last week but SNP Superintendent Douglas K. Morris cautions park neighbors to be careful when or if they collect ginseng near the park. People must be careful not to enter the park to collect the plant or cross park boundaries with the plant in their possession. Anyone caught with the plant in the park will be subject to the same penalties mentioned above. , , . Photo Courtesy of John Trott Trumpet-creeper Is a favorite flower of the Ruby Throated Hummingbird seen above. See All Things Wild and Wonderful by John Trott, page 3. ease By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office has been working on a case involving a string of larcenies in four counties, including Rappahannock, since March of this year. Prince William, Culpeper and Fauquier counties have also been investigating the crimes. On March 20 two larcenies occurred in this county on the same day — one on Route 647 in Flint Hill and one on Route 637 in Amissville. The larcenies were similar in nature to those which occurred in neighboring jurisdictions. In May the Prince William County Sheriffs Office arrested a man in connection with the string of crimes and recovered over $100,000 of stolen property. Since that time the other jurisdictions involved have been working with Prince William County to obtain more information about the crimes. The man in custody in Prince William has been interviewed by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office, which declined to release his name at this time as the investigation is continuing. Hie is charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of grand larceny. He has also been charged in Prince William County. Since it is a multi-jurisdictional crime the surrounding counties had to See LARCENY, Page 5 Old Rag Bulletins . The second Rappahannock RoughRide will be held Sept. 19. The event is a charity bike tour with 12, 20, • 30, 35 and 60 mile courses over paved and unpaved roads. Registration forms are available at local businesses. All proceeds benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic. For information call Merrill Strange, • 937-5858 or Jean Lillard, 675-7171. A reception and fund raiser will be held for Cornell Brooks, 10th District . Democratic candidate on Aug. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Linden Vineyards. The cost is $15 per person. For information call Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515. Happenings This Week • Aug. 21 and 22, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre RAAC presents the movie “Paulie.” • Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. “Trash Free Rappahannock” group meets at the town hall in Washington. Call 9879222, 987-8445 or 987-3366. • Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m.the Town Planning Commission meets in the town hall. Rappahannock News P O Box 5V Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3331 (540) 675-30*8 (fax) Site research underway By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer In its meeting last week, the Washington Town Council continued its efforts to organize and establish policies for the new term. Council member Charlie Tompkins, chairman of the Wastewater Study Committee, read a prepared statement into the record, noting that his committee “unanimously endorsed Resource International’s feasibility study.” The company recommended a sewage disposal system utilizing a recirculating sand filter with subsurface drainfields and a combination gravity/pump-operated system for collection. The council discussed a policy on water service connections, meter reading, and the fee structure established by the previous council. Tbmpkins also provided an informal rate study to give the council an idea of costs to operate the system and advised that the committee is now researching suitable sites for the facility. Herd Report Available Mayor Stewart Willis distributed draft copies of town planner Milton Herd’s latest report. The report summarizes the results of four public meetings, including the vision workshops, and additional data collected and analyzed by the consultant. It specifically does not constitute Herd’s recommendations. Copies of the report are available from Kaye Kohler at the town hall. The Town Planning Commission will hold a special public hearing on the Herd report at their next meeting, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. See COUNCIL, Page 3 Transition first grade plan okayed By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Elementary school principal Raye Tupper presented an overview of the “transitional first grade” program to county school board members the Aug. 11 meeting. The new class, uled to begin this school year, iturse a low student-teacher ratio d intense concentration on improvreading, math and oral language I “0& real hope,” said Tupper, “is | th at wt will be able to make a differei ce (in raising the children’s level of p« rformance ). Some of these children w< uld have been held back in kindergs rten." j School board member Rosa Csockost aakod about the flexibility of program in assessing students’ 1 f t S progress and moving them back into the general student population. Tupper assured the board that “if a child experiences an ‘educational growth spurt,’ during the year, they will be moved into another class.” Tupper emphasized that “this is not a pre-one or kindergarten-and-a-half class. It is a first grade class with a lot of extra help.” Tupper also said that placement in the class is mandatory and that the parents, who have already been contacted, are generally very supportive of the plan. Policies approved The board approved intra-organizational communications policies tabled at the last meeting. Policy Sn SCHOOL, Page 5 Photo Courtesy of George Smelt CALL FOR HELP: Janice Pauley, front, a park medic with Shenandoah National Park, works to stabilize Michael Rose, j injured in a fall. Marc Cyr, left, a SNP rescue worker looks on. I Harrowing rescue ! takes place in park I By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Michael Rose had no idea what an ordeal Aug. 9 would turn out to be for him and his family. Rose, of Berryville, was hiking up White Oak Canyon in Shenandoah National Park with his sister and his two sons that Sunday. The group hiked up to the lower waterfall and while there Rose slipped on a wet boulder, tumbled over and bounced down the rocks 30 feet onto the hard stream bed below. The fall broke his right hip, shattering it in places. His sons ran back down the trail to get help while Rose’s sister stayed with him. They talked to rangers who were at the end of the trail just inside the park collecting fees. It took some time for them to notify park personnel and for help to get to Rose. Janice Pauley, park medic, was the first of the rescue personnel from the park to arrive on the scene. Other area rescue personnel who heard the call arrived soon after. They worked to keep Rose as warm as possible while waiting for additional rescue personnel to arrive with equipment. A wool blanket, space blanket (chrome reflective) and watch cap, were used to keep Rose warm in the water and prevent hypothermia from setting in. They managed to keep Rose stable until others arrived. The problem then became how to get him out without further injury. His injuries were so severe that even the motion of ripples in the water, created by rescue workers moving around him, was painful to Rose. They managed to get him immobilized and carry him down the mountain one and one half miles. The Shenandoah Technical Rescue Team brought Rose out of the area. They used ropes to lower him down the first half mile. See RESCUE, Page S

The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: Aug. 10: 5:08 p.m., hemorrhaging, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Aug. 11: 8:12 a.m., chest pains, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 4:24 p.m., traffic accident, Route 669, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:49 p.m., mutual aid, Route 745, Culpeper, Castleton VFD; 10:20 p.m., sickcall, Route 720, Madison, Sperryville VRS. Aug. 12: 10:41 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 616, Castleton, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD. Aug. 13: 6:53 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 621, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:41 p.m., sickcall, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Aug. 14: 8:53 a.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 211, Washington, Flin^ Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 4:26 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 7:46 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 659, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Aug. 15: 6:15 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 1001, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 8:11 p.m., fire alarm, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and VFD and Washington VFD; 9:35 p.m., transformer fire, Route 641, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Aug. 16: 7:27 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 702, Madison, Sperryville VRS; 9:30 a.m., abdominal pain, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:34 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 1001, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during the past week: Aug. 10: stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Castleton; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 729, Castleton; cruelty to animals, Route 600, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 730, Amissville; emergency message, Route 645, Amissville; harassing communication, Route 707, Sperryville; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen request assist., Gay Street; info.gen., Route 642, Amissville; public service, Route 659, Flint Hill; noise disturbance, Route 637, Flint Hill. Aug. 11: public service, U.S. 522, Huntly; damage propertyprivate, U.S. 522, Sperryville; all other larceny, Route 749, Sperryville; vacation request, Route 642, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 626, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, Route 622, Woodville; welfare check, U.S. 522, Sperryville. Aug. 12: stray cat or dog, Route 662, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Scrabble; dog in cattle/sheep, Route 622, Castleton; damage property-private, Route 622, Washington; threatening-brandishing, Route 626, Scrabble. Aug. 13: stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; animal control, U.S. 211, Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poultry, Route 630, Huntly; info.gen., RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CHANGED MEETING DATE Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting date of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors for September, 1998, has been changed from Monday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 9. The general business meeting shall be held at 2:00 p.m. with Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m., both at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. Tax reform: more changes for «| 000? Many provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act are just going into erreci inis year. warn cu nay urie step ahead of them? 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Aug. 14: noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 621, Washington; security check, Route 647, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Huntly; susp. person/vehicle/ incident, Route 610, Chester Gap; stray cat or dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Town of Washington; citizen request assist, Route 645, Amissville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville. Aug. 15: business, U.S. 211, Sperryville; assist Culpeper CSO, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville and U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 628, Flint Hill; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Sperryville; info.gen., Tbwn of Washington; lost or missing dog, Route 631, Huntly; simple assault, U.S. 522, Huntly; info.gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; stray cat or dog, Route 615, Castleton; traffic accident, Route 618, Castleton; info.gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; animal emergency, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville. Aug. 16: citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident-PD, U.S. 522, Woodville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; lost or missing dog, Route 664, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., Route 1001, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 611, Viewtown; lost or missing dog, Route 707, Boston; criminal trespass, Route 621, Woodville. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, June 16 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Christopher B. Tolsdorf, 67/55, $36/30. Michael Albert Valerio, disregard stop sign, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. James Latane Ware Jr., 67/55, $36/30. Gregory H. Wierzynski, 70/55, $45/30. Victor Rene Williams, defective equipment, $30/40, no seat belt, $25. Sung Fong Woo, 67/55, $36/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Richard Nelson Woodford, 67/55, $36/30. Michael Eugene Yodichkas, 73/55, $54/30. Luis William Zarate, 67/55, $36/30. Patricia Abelard Andersen, 69/55, $42/30. Eugene Anthony Costa, 74/55, $57/30. David Bruce Crockett, 67/55, $36/30. George Oliver Evans, 72/55, $51/30. Floyd Samuel Miller, expired inspection, $25/30. Randall Scott Reed, 67/55, $36/30. Jean Smith Gregory, 67/55, $36/30. Wayne Steven Robinson Jr., driving on a suspended/ revoked license, capias, failure to appear, show cause. 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Randolph Ray Maxwell, 49/35, $42/30, expired regis-, tration, $35/30. Christopher W. McIntosh, brandish firearm, settled. Charles S. Pendleton, 74/55, $57/40. Robert Johnston Reed, DUI, $500/350 suspended, 60 days in jail, suspended, ASAR driver’s license suspended one year, $50 cost, refusal, continued. John E. Schult, no state inspection, $25/30. Stephen Ross Shearer^ 73/55, $54/30. Harry M.L. Stribling Jr., 58/45, dismissed, $30 cost. Mark J. Sunstone, expired county tag, dismissed, complied with law. Jonah Lee Waggner, driving on suspended license, no state inspection, no county sticker, improper registration^ continued to Sept. 15. Randall E. Earley, expired county tag, $35/30. Terry Lynn Kisner, expired county sticker, $35/30. ARB okays four applications By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Architectural Review Board approved four of five applications at its Aug. 13 meeting. 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The trumpet-creeper: Scarlet beauty I just read about a plant I admire, the trumpet-creeper: “In the southern states an aggressive pest.” Strong statement. Certainly the vine growing across our front porch seems determined to get in the front door. It’s a handsome plant with its 10 inch compound leaves, each having seven to 11 leaflets. These leaflets have regular, saw-like teeth, and are opposite each other as are the leaves. The vine displays splendid symmetry. The trumpet-creeper climbs by aerial rootlets that grow in brownish pairs along the stems. I brought a two-foot sprig of this vine into my study and am looking at it now. Toward the tip, the leaves are small, not more than six inches long yet tiny leaflets are perfectly formed. Vines constantly seek light and space and, being vines, they must find support. The trumpet-creeper on my front porch has climbed up the house’s foundation, through, over and around the railings and right across the floor. I will have to trim it back eventually, I suppose, but I have fondness for the trumpetcreeper as I have for all native plants, especially vines. I once saw a tree, 40 feet All Things Wild And f Wonderful John Trott tall, covered with this vine and its orange, trumpet-shaped, flowers. In July hummingbirds buzzed around the vine and hung motionless in front of its three-inch blooms. I suppose the tiny birds were slipping nectar; more likely they were searching for microscopic insects that provide protein. Hummingbirds have to consume 200 percent of their own weight each day to keep their little motors going. It’s my guess that hummingbirds transfer pollen from one trumpet-creeper flower to another. In that way it pays the vine for its constant supply of nectar and protein. Nature usually works this way, a give and take arrangement. * The trumpet-creeper is native to the southern states but has been planted as an ornamental as far north as New England. As far as I am concerned, a beautiful plant that attracts visiting hummingbirds is no “pest”. Besides that, the vine has such a long blooming time. Now, in August, fences are covered with it and the deep orange - though occasionally yellow to scarlet - flowers make a fine show along country roads. It will keep on producing flowers until the end of the month. Farther south it begins blooming in early June. In the upper Virginia Piedmont the flowers begin to make a show in July. The scientific name Campis radicans, has a nice ring to it. Campis means curved and refers to the stamens (male part of a flower) that do not protrude out of the bloom. The fact leads me to believe that hummingbirds are agents for pollination. “Radicans” means rooting and actually refers to climbing by aerial roots. Campis radicans has a number of common names: trumpet-vine, trumpet-creeper, trumpet flower and cow-itch vine. The last one puzzles me. I have found no explanation for it. Does it cause cows to itch or relieve a cow’s itching? I found a bit of reference to this in one book, “Flowers of the South” (Wilhelmina Greene and Hugh Bloomquist; University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 1953). This book, sadly out of print, states: “...Also called the cow-itch vine because of its reputed poisonous qualities to the skin/ Reported to cause dermatis in susceptible individuals.” The statement makes no reference to cows, so the mystery is unsolved as far as I am concerned. “Flowers of the South” describes the plant as, “The most typical woody vine of the South, often seen climbing telephone poles along the highways, tumble-down cabins, and fences and covering waste places.” I like that combination of words, “tumble-down cabins, and fences and covering waste places,” it conjures abandoned buildings I often see when out driving. They are often covered with the trumpet - creeper and, when in full bloom, the sight is splendid. Sadly, I have to state that the vine is often not Campis radicansbut Japanese Honeysuckle or Kudzu, imports from Asia that compete with native plants. Even the aggressive trumpetvine can’t hold its own against these two pests. The fruits of trumpet-vine are pods, three inches or more long. They look like skinny cigars. These pods contain hundreds of tiny, winged seeds that are distributed by the wind. It’s time for me to look at the trumpet-creeper on the porch. Has it progressed even closer to the front door? Loving trains in Alexander technique Karen Loving recently graduated from the Virginia School for Alexander Technique in Charlottesville. Loving started her training in March 1995 and completed the 1600 hour, three-year education with her graduation on June 7. The Alexander Technique is a way of educating a person as to how they are using their bodies to walk, sit, and stand and other everyday activities. As children, we move easily and naturally, but sometimes along the way, we begin to hold tension in our bodies und start moving in ways that create chronic problems such as back pain or stooped shoulders. The problem may have started in childhood slumped over a desk and continued as adults, pulled down over our computer that now has over time produced chronic neck or wrist pain. The Alexander Technique Karen Loving teaches one to return to the natural state of poise and grace we had as small children and relearn to move in everyday activities. F.M. Alexander, a Shakespearian actor, developed the Alexander Technique in the late 1800s. Alexander suffered from chronic vocal problems and proceeded to experiment with his movement Movie for kids of all ages On Aug. 21 and 22 RAAC will show “Paulie”, a special fcnovie for children, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street. Children’s admission is $3. “Paulie” is a sweet and wellmade movie about a talking parrot and his efforts to track down his original owner Marie, an adorable little girl with a strutter played by Hallie Kate Eisenberg. A therapist is brought in to work with the child and her parrot, who, as it turns out, possesses verbal and comprehension skills unlike Qjpssra for J&gosfa’lh: ^?fcfr<nolL 5 , kj\o^®' *r0f*\j ^ #00^^ Ages 3 to Adult RegUetlng Students Nowt Classes Begin August 31" _Ccril for information— (540) 349-9862 310 Broadview Ave.. Suite 203. Warrenton. VA Owner & Director, Rachel Brown ; FURNITURE ; Name-Brand Manufacturers | Buy direct • Save up to 50%, ; lower than local stores. Before your next furniture purchase,call for price quotes or location nearest you. ShwingMttfc oriSOacs Crab wd 25 NORTH CAROUNA : FURNITURE CONNECIION Call 1-800/919-2555 for the location nearest you. * any other bird of its kind. What follows is an extraordinary adventure, which Paulie himself narrates. Paulie and Marie’s touching reunion should warm all but the hardest hearts. The movie is aimed at kids, adults who cried at “Babe” and pet shop junkies and contain little that is objectionable, except scenes of animals in cages. (PG, 87 minutes) that allowed him to perform in a relaxed way with much improved voice projection and elocution. Reeducating the body is a gradual process and people progress at their own rate. Some people may come for a single session, but typically . you would work with an Alexander Technique teacher for seven to 10 sessions; it is purely the individual’s evolution. Loving is a certified massage therapist and divides her time between Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville and her office in Culpeper. The Alexander Technique will enhance Loving’s practice to include assisting person# hrqcdc pain, the desire to move with more fluidity* and elasticity "in their Everyday life. Hie Alexander Technique will allow Loving to offer private or group sessions. Call 547-2596 or 9877204 for more information. Katzen to speak at family event Family Fun Event featuring restored Wright Brothers’ airplanes, pony rides, face painting, clowns, food, and music will be held this coming Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken and Beverly Hyde’s residence, 7099 Glenn Curtiss Drive in Warrenton. Everyone is invited to turn out for this fun family event. Come hear what Jay Katzen has in mind for his platform this year. This promises to be interesting for all citizens, regardless of polit-' ical affiliation. Tickets cost $15 per person or $30 per family. Call 341-1993 for more information. To get to the event take Route 628 (Blantyre Road). This route is right off Route 17’ Between Warrenton and Marshall. From 628, go straight and turn right on Glen Curtiss Lane. The Hyde Residence is at 7099 Glen Curtiss Lane. Please go to the end of the driveway toward the ! hangar for parking. BENEFIT BINGO August 23,1998 3:00 p.m. L# Doors Open 1:00 p.m. V A Front Royal Moose A\ Lodge #829 \\ John Marshall Highway ■—Ay (RL 55,1 mile east of Front Royal) V\ Front Royal, VA & HOPE for Children With Disabilities & Their Families A Benefit of HELP COME - bring your friends - have FUN & make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities! ft Guaranteed $1,000 JACKPOT ^ Qold p|ates ft Progressive Bingo Raffle $4,950+ Handicapped ft Treasure Chest Accessible ft $??? Winner Take-ALL up to $1,000 Benefit for the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) • serving VA's children with disabilities A their families since 1978. ft $20 Minimum Admission & $100 Regular Game ft Free Coffee Good Hot Food SUMMER SALE! FRI., Aug. 21* SAT., Aug. 22- SUN., Aug. 23* 1) We accept trade under Ptan #1. and or cash down payment . ; . ^ 2) Payments in house or other financing program. 3) No turn downs on either of our piano. Home of Guaranteed Financing Has 2 Locations & Financing Plans Plan 1 - CAC Financing BRING THESE ITEMS: • Recent Pay Stub: Net $150” Wk. • Address Verification & Phone in Home • Utility Bin, Bank or Credit Card Statement LiLiUKi Fri. 9-7 Sat 9-5 Sun. 9-5 Plan 2 - Hillside In-house Financing • No Items Required To Qualify • Down Payments Staring at $350” • WeeWy or Biweekly Payments Avalabte • Warranties Can Be Purchased On Both Plans No Credit Check* No Cosigners * No Credit* No Problem Motors Inc* NOTURN DOHNSU Rt 55, Front Royal, VA 640-635-9181 Fax 540-635-8707 Council From Page 1 Promotion projects According to Tompkins, the new town webpage “is getting favorable response,” with more than 2,000 people accessing the main page. Fourteen have requested brochures and other information. Former council member Ray Gooch continues as chairman of the town bulletin board committee. Since the last meeting, Gooch toured the town searching for a suitable location for the board. He recommended the town square in the middle of Main Street, near the post office, Trinity Church, and the Country Cafe, as the most appropriate. Gooch envisions the board to be used to advertise local events for the community as well as to provide tourist information. He asked three contractors to submit bids and requested other names be suggested for him to contact. Public hearing The council convened a public hearing on three applications — a boundary adjustment submitted by C.E. Giles, and two special use permits. Giles’ application involved two separate but related actions. In the first, he requested that the rear line of his Gay Street lot be modified to accommodate a shed built across the rear property line. Giles also owns the second parcel involved in the transaction. In the second part of the application, Giles wanted to incorporate a portion of the rear lot to his neighbor Erma Jenkins to accommodate a shed crossing their adjacent property lines. The Tbwn Planning Commission previously approved the request. The council voted unanimously to table the request pending town attorney Frank Reynold’s researching the issues. Trinity Episcopal Church applied for a special use permit to allow the church to convert a retail building to pastoral space under the standards for a house of worship. The request was approved unanimously. In the third application, Fran Eldred requested approval to operate a tworoom bed and breakfast in Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern. In presenting her application, Eldred observed that the property had “been in almost continuous use as an inn, tavern, hotel, or ordinary since 1740.” Several citizens strongly supported the building returning to its original purpose. The council approved her request unanimously. Reynolds reported that the title examiner did not complete the research on the Odd Fellows cemetery property so it remains unclear whether or not the town owns any of the property. He also stated that he had not recorded the town survey approved at the last council meeting. Financial reports Treasurer Elaine Viguerie reported capital reserves of $268,431.73 and total town consolidated assets of $274,616.23. Willis requested that the council authorize continued automatic payment of several critical recurring bills, such as the town hall mortgage, water system loans, employee paychecks and quarterly state taxes. These bills have to be paid at a specific time and often cannot be held for approval at the next council meeting. Tbmpkins and council member Peter Skowronski asked that the Treasurer include these bills for information purposes on each month’s bill paying list. The council unanimously approved the measure, with Tbmpkins’ modification. New council member Rene Ruffher volunteered to join the Wastewater Study Committee and the Parking Committee, chaired by Skowronski. Tbmpkins asked Viguerie and Kohler to ensure that the rosters were updated whenever there was a change. Skating park Laurie Marshall aske(l the council to contribute $500 to the construction of a new skate boarding park at the county recreation center on U.S. 211. Council members Steve Critzer and Ruffner spoke on behalf of the proposal. The council approved up to $500 in matching funds against any money provided by the county. Laurel Mills Store was missing from the list of buyers and supporters in last week's ad for the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club members. We regret the error and appreciate the support of Laurel Mills Store! ^ ‘The /amity of the Chloe (B. “Brown would life to express our deep gratitude for the many kind words & deeds of our relatives, friends & neighbors ' on the toss of our mother & grandmother. • Cones small & Large • Milk Shakes: Strawberry, Chocolate & Vanilla • Floats Also serving- Our famous burgers, fries, subs & other sandwiches. Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a m. to 10 p.m. ^uitiaiates/ /de la DUCHESSE August 22 & 23 Many remaining items at 50% off e Final Weekend Open: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15.3 miles from Warrenton on VS 211 6 (540)937-5786 (S) (540)937-4675 (H)

-&appafjannocfe j&etoa— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive 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: RappNews9timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1998 Our View What’s fair? Should zoning regulations on family apartments be changed? The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will discuss changes to the zoning chapter of the county code specifically applying to family apartments at its meeting tonight. The issue came up for discussion at last month’s meeting of the commission. The commissioners came up with a proposal which would change the distance the family apartment must be from the main dwelling. Instead of up to 200 feet away they propose it be up to 50 feet away except by special permission of the Board of Zoning Appeals in an unusual condition. They also propose that the apartment be limited to three people and that there not be more than one family apartment per separate parcel of land, The target of the proposed changes centers on the use of mobile homes as family apartments. There has been much discussion about that issue and opinions aired for and against mobile homes. But, consider the proposed changes. The change in distance would not affect a mobile home any more than another type of family apartment structure. The issue of how many apartments should be allowed per parcel of land leaves room for discussion. The limit on occupancy seems grossly unfair. Consider a case where the family or parents of a young couple, who can’t afford to build their own home as yet, apply for a family apartment and its approved. The young couple moves in, the woman becomes pregnant and has twins. Oops! What should they do? They would clearly be in violation of the ordinance. Who is going to enforce it? Why should it be enforced? If you are concerned about these proposals attend the meetings of the commission and board of supervisors. The public hearing on these proposed amendments will be Sept. 16 for the commission and Oct. 5 for the board of supervisors. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom The bridge at Beaver Dam Creek is under repair by VDOT. Route 655 at the bridge is closed and work is progressing. A stop light has been installed on U.S. 522 to allow traffic to move through the area. Letters Photo Courtesy of Stella Clark SUMMER FUN: Nanett Hogan, right, with son, Billy at the last day of the Library’s Summer Reading Program. Hogan’s daughter, Haley also participated. Program a success The Rappahannock County Library’s Summer Reading Program ended Saturday afternoon with a program by Puppets with Pizzazz, prizes and awards for the children who took part, and refreshments for everyone. There were prizes for each of the three reading groups. Dessert and drinks for two at The Inn in Little Washington was first prize, a cashier’s check for $15 as second prize, and a cashier’s check for $10 as third prize. In the Read-to-Me Group Peyton Bailey won first prize by listening to 107 books; Noel Miller listened to 87 books, and Emily Little and Will Mullany tied for third Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 22, 1968 Miss Carol A. Williams of Washington, announces her retirement as a member of the Rappahannock County School System as of June 5, 1968. She has been a teacher for 41 years, having taught at Washington, Scrabble, and Sperryville. The Vacation Bible School sponsored jointly by the Baptist. Methodist and Episcopal churches closed a successful eight day session with a picnic and awarding of certificates Friday on the Baptist Church grounds attended by pupils, teachers, helpers, and parents. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 23, 1973 David Lyne received his bachelor of arts degree with a major in English from the University of Virginia. Charlottesville, at commencement Saturday. He attended Rappahannock County Schools and Wood berry Forest. He served four years with the U.S. Navy before completing his formal education at the University of Virginia. Mayor Walter B. Kilby has been appointed a department head at DeWitt Army Hospital, Fort Belvoir. He has been named Chief of Pediatrics and is in charge of the Pediatrics Department. According to the official weather station in Amissville, w here precipitation records are kept by Lucille Riley, the situation is soggy. Over three inches of rain was measured one day last week and Tuesday the measure was more than one and one half inches. An estimate by Miss Riley sets the August total at over six inches. From the station in Washington with Miss. Ruby Jenkins in charge the following figures were made available Wednesday morning: 6.91 inches of rain has bee,n recorded for the month of August making the total for the year 30.26 inches. This is the highest amount of rainfall in one month that the county has received for a long time. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 25, 1988 Special Programs and exhibits are planned for Thursday, Aug. 25. as Shenandoah National Park commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the National Park Service. To further mark the day, park service Director William Mott has declared that entrance fees will be waived at Shenandoah and all other park service areas. A series of six classes for expectant parents will begin Sept. 7 and run through Oct. 12 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The Preparation for Parenthood Course is offered on Wednesdays. It is designed for expectant parents who want to learn about the process of childbirth and related topics, j. place with 61 books each. In the 1-Can-Read group, J.R. Hawkins won by reading 121 books, Osha Kondori was next with 120, and Joy Canton was third by reading 81. This year, for the first time, we counted pages instead of books read, and the 18 readers compiled an amazing total of 35,811 pages, or an average of 1,934 pages each! Holly Hitt won first prize with 4,372 pages; Kevin Riedel was second with 4,316, and Tim Canton was third with 4,247. On behalf of the children of Rappahannock County and the library we wish to thank all those who made this program such a success by their contributions and support: The Inn at Little Washington; the Rappahannock Lion’s Club; the Rappahannock National Bank; Giant Food, Inc.; Friends of the Library; and the mothers who made and donated cookies. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We also wish to thank the Rappahannock News for their generous publicity and reporting. Stella Clark Children’s Librarian Help appreciated I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Washington Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Sperryville Rescue Squad and Sheriff Gary Settle for their quick response and professionalism shown to me in my time of need. I would especially like to thank Roger Roach for all his hard work and Geraldine Payne for taking time out to write my daughter a note so that she would know where I was when she returned home. And last, but not least thanks to my neighbors for their concern. Rosie Pullen Washington Thanks to volunteers Many thanks to all the wonderful community volunteers who contributed to the success of the Ladies Auxiliary stands at the Flint Hill Carnival. We are grateful to the many workers who volunteered their valuable time to work in the food, bake and drink stands — to those wonderful cooks who baked “goodies” for us and to those who also gave financial support! Volunteerism is alive and ’ • well in our community. Jean Lillard . The Flint Hill > Ladies Auxiliary ’ * Paving unnecessary Having recently returned to Britain after seven years based in Washington D.C., I can claim to have acquired an enduring affection for Rappahannock County and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Your county, in particular, seemed to value tranquility and the natural environment above superficial metropolitan conveniences. Imagine my dismay, therefore, when I came back to the area to visit a friend near Sperryville to find that Five Forks Road, formerly a charming, tree-lined back road, had b£en widened into a major tarred thoroughfare. Treasured oak and walnut trees had been felled to make way for a vast expanse of tarmac. The environmental vandalism is bad enough in itself: what is worse is that the new road — which friends in the neighborhood told me cost $400,000 — seems to be - entirely unnecessary. By my count, there are only 12 houses served by the widened road, some of them weekend retreats. On the occasions I have driven up and down 1 Five Forks Road, I have never once seen another car. Surely Rappahannock I County must have more pressing demands on public funds than this expensive folly? Stephen Robinson - London, England I Campaign reform now Until we get real campaign finance reform, rich industries like the tobacco industry, the health insurance industry and the oil industry will get exactly hat they want from Washington, regardless of what the people want. The time has come to take the names of those in Congress who are holding up campaign reform and to hold their feet to the fire. The Business Advisory Council of the Campaign Reform Project has taken one step in that direction. The council has taken fullpage newspaper ads to thank those “courageous members of Congress for standing up for democracy and campaign reform.” All six of Virginia’s Democratic members of the * U.S. House of Representatives, and two of Z Virginia’s five Republican members, are on the council’s honor roll. Not honored by the council are Republicans Herb Bateman of Newport News, Tom Bliley of Richmond and T Bob Goodlatte of Roanoke. The constituents of these - three men should let them know in no uncertain terms that they want campaign reform now and that they want to be represented by congressmen who will work for it. I Augustus C. Johnson Z Syria * Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Bo* 59, Washngton. Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 To be considered tor publication: Letters must be signed by the writer Include address and phone for verification (not to be published) Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may $e treated as a guest column (with your photo reqnested) Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged, but all are appreciated. It possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. 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School From Page 1 subcommittee chairman Ron Makela explained, “Our intent is to have policies that work equally in both directions, working well for both the employees and the administration.” Makela also discussed aspects of other state-required policies including one pertaining to sexual harassment „ in the workplace and changes in the juvenile court system that modified records access. The board voted to table these topics until the next meeting. Board member Bryant Lee encouraged input from the public, school administrators, and teachers. 'Teacher representatives will be notified of the subcommittee meetings. SOL testing results County assistant school superintendent Mary Ann Biggs summarized state standards of learning test results. Only individual student scores were received, without composites or comparative data for the state or county. “No cut off (for passing) has been established at this time,” noted Biggs. The county’s goal this year is to align the course material with what will be tested by the SOLs. “The state is evaluating the instrument itself and will establish a (passing level) in October.” Architect « recommended School board chairman Dr. John Tole reported that he received a recommendation from the Community Advisory Committee to begin competitive negotiations with Hayes Large Architects for the high school expansion project. The committee also evaluated a second company, BMK of Alexandria, which scored very well and even tied Ha^es Large in several categories^According to Tble, should negotiations with Hayes Large prove unsatisfactory, BMK would be an acceptable substitute. The board authorized county school superintendent Dr. David Gangel to open negotiations with Hayes Large regarding contract specifics and price. Points to be covered include designing the building, preparing blueprints and other shop documents, overseeing the construction, accounting for contract deliverables and approving billing. The architectural company will not construct the building. That contract will be advertised separately. Opening of school Gangel reported that maintenance manager Bill Deal made excellent progress over the summer in completing projects. Also the roof repairs and restroom renovations are hoped to be completed by the opening of school, despite delayed delivery of restroom partitions. Landscaping and shrub relocation at the high school is scheduled. Raye Tupper added that the PTO playground committee has been working hard to check playground equipment at the elementary school for deterioration and upgrade whatever is required. Budget-finance The school budget is approved for FY98-99. 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MN S8.MI tifttt) 881 4999_ • l The board directed Gangel to prepare new draft salary schedules, aiming towards a performance-based plan in lieu of a years-of-service plan. Current salary schedules do not have equal, graduated steps which makes them insufficient for a performance-based model. Gangel estimated that it would cost more than $110,000 a year in additional salary money and two years of conversion time to establish a workable symmetrical pay schedule for teachers and administrative personnel. Student handbooks Mike Tupper and Richard Smith distributed the final drafts of the updated student handbooks for the high school and elementary school, respectively. The books now reflect new emergency plans, changes in the state code concerning student conduct and other important information. School board members asked that their personal telephone numbers be included so that parents and other members of the public can contact them. Field trip planned In mid-September, high school teacher Beth Gall’s environmental science class will study beach, dune and marsh ecology at Smith Island Study Center in the Chesapeake Bay under a fullypaid grant. The county will provide a school bus for the three-day event. n Photo Courtesy of George Swett PARK RESCUE: Janice Pauley, a park medic with Shenandoah National Park, was the first park rescue worker at the scene. Rescue From Page 1 It was slow going, they couldn’t move too quickly due to Rose’s injuries. Ranger Liz Yee was the incident commander and 20 rescuers were involved in the evacuation and took turns carrying him out the remaining mile. An ambulance from the park service took Rose to Syria where a U.S. Park Police helicopter, Eagle I, airlifted Rose to the University of Virginia Hospital. He underwent successful surgery for a broken right hip socket, ball joint and femur. His wife, Carla, said the doctors “pulled out a lot of splintered bone fragments.” Rose is now undergoing rehabilitative therapy at UVA hospital. Larceny From Page 1 wait to interview the man. Capt. Chris Williams and Lt. Larry Sherertz of Rappahannock have been working on the case and identified all persona involved with the incidents. Warrants have been issued for a woman accomplice on two counts of burglary and two counts 6f grand larceny. A juvenile has also been implicated. * The sheriff’s office has identified stolen property belonging to the victims here from descriptions oil pawn shop sheets. They hope to be able to recover much of the property and make the other arrests in the case very soon, said Sherertz. Sherertz is also working to solve a burglary which occurred on July 19-20 at Country Manor in Sperryville. Sometime during the hours the store was closed someone broke a window on the food service deck, climbed in and stole $5 to $10 from a donations jar. 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Church A Activities ; Woodville Baptist 1 Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins ! Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. ' Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship ser; vices for Sunday, Aug. 23 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. 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. 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. Musical at Mt. Lebanon The pastor and members of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church at Boston invite the public to a special music treat, the “New Son”, a ladies ensemble from Manassas will present an hour of so of special entertainment on Sunday, ; Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the, church. Admission is free. An offering to support the group will be taken. 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 Beech Spring services Special services will be held at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville Aug. 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 7 each evening. An all-day service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30 with services at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle will be preaching at all services. The public is invited to attend. 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. 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 Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev.Torrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 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. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson IU Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Morning Prayer II 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. T | Joseph Peregory initiated in boy scouts Joseph Peregory of Castleton Ford Road spent the weekend at Camp Rock Enon, where he was initiated into the Order of Arrow Boy Scout of America. Joseph’s father, Joe is cubmaster of boy scouts. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were in Leesburg Friday and Saturday attending the 232nd association of the Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists held with Believer’s Baptist Church. Mrs. Atkins had returned home Wednesday from a five day vacation with Mr. and Mrs. James Knick in Mechanicsville, Md. While there with her hosts she visited the Smithsonian Museum, American History Museum, viewed the dipping of crabs on Chesapeake Bay, saw the harvesting of tobacco in St. Mary’s County by the Amish farmers, rode the metro into D.C. and By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 I I last but not least attended the Gaiter Homecoming Gospel Concert at the John F. Kennedy Center. Andrew Clinedinst was a Monday afternoon caller of his grandmother Faye Clinedinst on Route 522. Our condolences are sent out to Asa Harris and other relatives of Reva upon the passing of his mother Mrs. Cora Baldwin Harris. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Ann Marie Hetzer of Our Farm who celebrated her day yesterday and to Miss Mary Tharp who adds another year today, Wednesday and Heather Cubbage will have her day on Friday. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and family who are residing on Eagle Nest Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark visited in Hershey and Gettysburg, Pa. last week. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst, Andrew and Anthony are spending several days in Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. The monthly meeting of Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be held Thursday at Mt. Olivet Church beginning at 7 p.m. Mary Tharp, Margie Williams and Mrs. J.R. Peyton were among those from our area attending the MillerTharp wedding at Culpeper Methodist Church on Aug. Mrs. Janet Peregory served as-' pianist. Others from Regular Baptist Churches in our surrounding areas attending the Ketocton Association meeting at Leesburg last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp, Mrs. Nina Peytosn, . Mrs. Ada Smith, Mrs. Ha^pl ; Delph, Elder and Mrs. Wilfi^gd Deppen, Roy Thomas, Mr«.May Anna Atkins and daugh- , ter Eleanor, Mrs. Lois Dodson, Mrs. Milton Hawkins, Mrs. ' Mary Chadwell and Mrs. I Ertha Corbin. Sympathy is extended'Ho « the family of Mrs. Mary Tyree ’> of Reva, who passed away ! Friday at Culpeper Memof!81 j Hospital. ^ i Our prayers are with MrS. . Louise Richards, mother of Mrs. D.J. Dodson , who is a '< patient at Page Memorial I Hospital in Luray. _' Congratulations to Wiggins couple 1: Congratulations are extended to Becky Stirman, formerly of Amissville and Charles Wiggins on their marriage held on Saturday, Aug. 15. They were married at the Westview Baptist Church in Martinsburg, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins will reside in Fort Worth, Texas. Becky’s parents gave her hand in marriage with her father, Rev. Joseph Stirman officiating at the wedding. Rev. Stirman is a former pastor of Amissville Baptist Church. Attending the wedding from Amissville were Edie Fishback, Larry and Donna Oliver, Edward and Carol Hackley, and Nelson and Jean Burner. The members of the Amissville United Methodist Church wishes to thank everyone who attended their ice cream social on Aug. 16. A sing-a-long was held after everyone enjoyed homemade By GLENDA GUM ice cream and other desserts. Congratulations to Frank Paratore for being selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference held in July. Frank was one of 350 exceptional high school students from all across the United States who were chosen for demonstrating leadership potential and scholastic merit. The conference is sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council. Our prayers continue to be with Omega Hitt and Doc Sylvester who are both home recuperating from a brief stay in the hospital. Our thanks to everyone for their prayers for our daughter, Kady, who fell and broke her wrist Saturday, Aug. 8 during a rousing game of badminton. She is now sporting a “cool” purple cast that she will have to wear for the next four weeks! The cast didn’t stop her from having her friends, Ashton Kesner and Janice Renwick, over for a sleep over on the 14th. The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association will begin E.M.T. basic training on Sept. 14 with classes to be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Station Company 4. There is no prerequisite and everyone is welcome. Daytime volunteers are especially in great demand. You are requested to pre-register by Aug. 20. The only cost will be for your textbook. Please contact Charlotte Tummeyer at 635-8278 to r$*- - ister or for more information!1' Just a reminder to students of Culpeper Countyv High School who wish to park( on school property for tfte 1998-99 school year thaU* a. parking ' permit is required* , The cost is $30 and studejils must meet specific acadeipjp, t attendance, and behavioral , requirements on a first come,; first served basis with priority . and consideration givenrvto. upperclassmen. CCHS seniors., may purchase a parking pOrr,; mit on Aug. 18 and juniors on Aug. 19. For more information call school personnel at 82638310. JV Due to the Labor Day holiday, I will be picking up the news for the week of Sept. T. on Thursday, Sept. 3. Otherwise, I will get the news by noonun! Sundays at Hackley’s Store*Have a great week! « .. ■ Flint Hill residents travel, entertain hr.:* 'R*lv > Guests of Louise McCulloch for a few days last week were Mrs. Gala Tblliver of Arlington and Mrs. Geneva Hamilton of Cumberland, Md. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. delivering the message. The public is invited to By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 attend. 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. Mrs. Edna Lillard who has been a patient at Fauquier Hospital with a broken hip has been transferred to Overlook Rehab Center. Her condition is improving and we wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson, of Staunton were guests last Tuesday of the latter’s mother Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Anyone with Flint Hill social notes or family gather* ings should give me a call."”- “ 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 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road tp. 1419 orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 When we speak ot the hills and valleys in our lives, we somehow feel more favorabte toward the hills than the valleys. Yet, it is In the valleys we learn to climb. As we climb we become strong, and as we reach the hWs, we are able to look below and see how tar we have come with strength and confidence as our companions. God is with us in the valleys. In Psalm 23...”Vea, though I walk through the valliy ot the shadow ot death, I shall tear no evil; for Thou art with me...” Enjoy the lils, but give thanks tor the valleys, lor it is then our spirits grow.‘Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will ot God* (1 Thessakmiane 5:18) Climb the steps to your local church or synagogue for worship this week. God awaits you there. 2:12 * 3:111 3:12-4:1 Wednesday Philippian* 4:2 2J Thurtda.i Titus l:l-M Friday TUm 2:1 15 Tim* 3:1-15 Scriptures Selected Or The American Bible Society Copyngh! 1998, Knistof William Nawspapai Sarvca*. P 0 Bo* 8005. CBarioflmviHa. 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Mrs. Janie Pullen > enjoys luncheon : Pean Pullen of Orange treated his grandmother Mrs. j Janie Pullen to lunch at The ! Cottntry Cafe in Town on ■ Tuesday, Aug. 11. Mrs. Pullen said this was the first time she I had ever been to The Cafe for lunch, even though she quite | ofthn obtains carryout service. | She thoroughly enjoyed the j outing. rarri"""-v !r.-r mm By RUTH CLARK : 675-3608 Andrew Burke spent from Friday until Sunday at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, Va. for the Order of Arrow he received at summer camp for boy scouts. Congratulations Andrew! .,jSunday afternoon Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew visited Lisa Streightiff and faftiily at Anwsville. \lyliss Melanie Moffett of j Wa^renton accompanied her i grandmother Mrs. Jean B. I Mpffett to Warrenton on J M^hday for grocery shopping. "Mrs. D.C. Welling and son i David of Fairfax Station were guests Thursday of Mrs. Jean B:'Moffett and together they visited Mr. Edward Nelson Butxton, Mrs. Moffett’s brother at The President Madison Inn in^Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby BroWn and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, Rusty Smoot, Ginger Estes and Jessica Estes returned home on Saturday night after vacationing in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. The group toured Elvis Presley’s residence, Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. This was the 21st anniversary of Presley’s death, enjoyed a cruise across the Mississippi River, shopping and good food in Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood and Gatlinburg before returning home. Sunday Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill visited Mrs. Pete Scott in Culpeper. Best wishes to Bobby and Tansy Frazier in Castleton who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Happy birthday to Mrs. Ann Simmons on Friday, Aug. 21 and to Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton on Saturday, Aug. 22. Guests last week of Miss Mary Miller Wood were Mrs. Neville Hall, Loudi Williams and Toni Williams of Camilla, Ga. and Mrs. Barbee Freeman of Albany, Ga. The deacons of Washington Baptist Church will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Mary Atkins of Sperryville had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Monday evening. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Front Royal on Sunday evening. Have a good week. Woodville highlights I I ■■••Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest spent the weekend in Harrisonburg. They also visited -the Lost River State Park in West Virginia. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper and Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill visited Mrs. Audra | Crawford during the week. I Derek Daczewitz of | Blacksburg spent the weekend | with his parents Mr. and Mrs. I Joel Daczewitz. "Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and friends enjoyed Saturday evening at the Prince William Ctitinty Fair. Misty Hitt spent Saturday [L. McNear exhibits poster Laura McNear, daughter of Richard and Nancy McNear of Washington, recently presented her poster “The Effects of Appetite Suppressants and Exercise on Weight Loss in Humans” at the 1998 Student Sphplar Showcase at Lynchburg College, a private college in central Virginia dhrolling 2,050 students in the professional, liberal arts and sciehces, and graduate studies. ' McNear, a 1996 graduate of Mercersburg Academy, is a jlfrnipr health and movement science major at Lynchburg College. Rodeo will return tow Great Meadow The Beast of the East Stampeded rodeo, sanctioned by^-the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will return to Great Meadow in The Plains on Sept. 5 and 6. All,major rodeo sports will be cpntested from barrel racing, calf roping, bare back and saddle- bronc riding, steer Wrestling and bull riding. The rodeo will begin at 7;30 p.m. on Sept. 5 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 6. The event will offer a petting zoo, mutton busting Aid. a calf scramble for the jyyjpger set. I The cost is $12 in advance for >adults, $7 for children in advance, or $15 and $9, with age^ six and under free. For details call 703-242-1071. • I I i RECYCLE By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 evening with Samantha and Robert Falls. Have a great weekend! Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day ALL-STAR MEMBERS: Left to right, Jan Palmer, Zack Corbin and Jennifer Gray were “tapped” in as All-Star members recently at the 4-H State Congress in Blacksburg. All-Stars recognized at State Congress BY ASHLEY CORBIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In June, five Rappahannock County 4-H members attended 4-H State Congress in Blacksburg. Robin Kaye and Emily Sims participated in the Share the Fun Dance category, and they both received participation medals. Jami and Wendy Gillis played a piano duet in the Share the Fun competition and ranked fourth overall and received participating medals. Ashley Corbin also attended Congress and had fun. She said, “you had a chance to meet different people from other districts and all around the world. We met people from Costa Rica. It was fun and a learning experience for me. I attended a Discovery Track on Citizenship and learned new ways to help the community and our 4-H clubs with new and exciting things.” We are very proud of the three 4-H members “tapped” in as All-Stars from Rappahannock County. They are: Jennifer Gray, an honorary All-Star from Amissville. Jennifer has been an adult volunteer leader with the Amissville 4-H Club for 13 years. Jan Palmer, an honorary All-Star from Chester Gap, has been with Virginia Cooperative Extension for 18 years and Zack Corbin, AllStar from Slate Mills, has been in 4-H for six years. These All-Stars have shown exceptional qualities in 4-H and have now received the highest honor in the 4-H program. Viewtown news notes Tanya Dodson will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 21. We extend best wishes to her for the coming year. Edward Grigsby is a patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We hope he is soon feeling better and back at home. Sympathy is extended to the Reid family upon the death of Marvin Reid. Anyone with news from the Viewtown area is welcome to give me a call to have it included in this column. Articles such as family reunions, end of sum By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 mer gatherings, etc. are welcome. Peebles Groat Fashions. Groat Pricos. Evory Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (5401 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • FIOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-fe T 1 Upcoming Events Democratic Committee to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold a meeting on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information call Franklin Schmidt at 987-8410. Lord Fairfax class at RCHS A Professional Development class ( course #AST206) will be offered by Lord Fairfax Community £ollege at the Rappahannock County High School. The class is part of the Office Systems Technology degree program at LFCC. The three credit class will be held on Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $142.95 ($47.65 per credit) plus an additional fee for textbooks. For more information contact Dr. Ron Ludwick at Lord Fairfax Community College at 869-1120 or Jeanie Dwyer at the School Board Office at 987-8773. Families plan reunion The Atkins and Dodson families will hold a reunion on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal at the Thwaite Shelter. Those attending should bring a picnic lunch to share. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Benefit bingo scheduled A benefit bingo of help and hope for children with disabilities and their families will be held Sunday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Front Royal Moose Lodge #829, one mile east of Front Royal. There is a $20 minimum admission. Free coffee, hot food and cold plates will all be available. “Come, bring your friends, have fun and make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities,” said a spokesperson. Gateway committee to meet The August Gateway Community Committee meeting will be held Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Interested persons are invited to attend. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are either sponsored by Ragged Mountain Resource Center or more information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Saturday, Aug. 22: Shenandoah National Park Seminar Series. The topic will be Air Issues, there is a $25 fee. For more information call 540-999-3489. Sunday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall, follow-up meeting for the 1999 Trash Free Rappahannock project. Classmates to reunite The graduating Rappahannock High School class of 1958 is holding a 40th year reunion on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center Picnic Shelter on U.S. 211 near Washington. A spokesperson said, “bring your family, a picnic lunch, and a lawn chair, 40 years is a long time and we are curious about what classmates are doing.” Also invited are alumni from 1953-1963 classes, as well as current and former teachers and principals. For additional information call 636-6003 or 937-4470. Reception planned for Brooks A reception and fund raiser will be held for Cornell Brooks, Democratic candidate for Congress from the 10th District on Monday, Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Linden Vineyards. The cost is $15 per person, great refreshments and conversation guaranteed. For additional information call Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will have its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Bradford Road Office in Culpeper. Health programs planned The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m. Blood pressure check by Melinda Beach. Aug. 26 at 1 p.m., Karen Smith, TaiChi (non-impact moves) will involve participation. In interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100. Epiphany School orientation Epiphany Catholic School, an interparish school serving the counties of Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and Culpeper located at Precious Blood Church announces its orientation days for the 1998-99 school year. Preschool, kindergarten and first through fourth grade programs are offered at Epiphany. Dates scheduled include: Orientation Day for grades K-4, Friday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; First day of school for grades K-4, Monday, Aug. 31; Preschool Orientation days, Sept. 2 and 3; No school Monday, Sept. 7; First Day for preschool Tuesday, Sept. 8. Mouse tour dates set The annual Rappahannock House Tbur and Dried Flower Sale sponsored by the Trinity Episcopal Church will be held Oct. 17 and 18. Yoga classes underway Open yoga classes for students at all levels, beginners and experienced, are being offered Monday and Wednesday nights. Classes will be held at 7 p.m. at Stepping Out Studio, above the Training Zone gym on Main Street in Culpeper. For information contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor at 987-8872. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: Aug. 20: Yoga at 9:30 a.m.; Therapeutic Massage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Aug. 21: 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.; Aug. 22: Therapeutic Massage.; Aug. 24: Nutritional Counseling from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m.; Aug. 25: Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Aug. 26: 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.

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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objeci tenable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The ; Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of i advertised products or services fVe Accept £=| |[]j| □□ Q Rental* Apart merits FLINT HILL, 2nd level, 1BR/1BA apt. available September 1. No pets. $325/mo. Lease req Days 540-675-7171. 22 Rentals Houses AMISSVILLE, 2 BR 2lvl remodeld cabin on 100+ acs overlookng lake. 2 stalls, past. incl. S 1000/mo Gold Cup Realty. 540-347-5254. 2 BR, 2 BA. near Shen. Natl Park. washer/ dryer, A/C, Gid Brown Hollow, $575/mo., no pets, Call Wanda at 540-987-9336 HOUSE FOR RENT 3 BR, 1.5 BA. with deck & yard Basement w/d. Near Boston Rapp Co., $700/ mo. security dep, refer. 540-987-8870 or 347-7503 Sperryville: 3 BR house for rent $550/ mo.. Call 540-987-8374 For sale 100 By Owner RAPP'K CO.: 4 BDR's. brick rambler, 3 5 BA. 3 FP, full basement. 17.5 acres, open & wooded, streams. $299,900. 540-987-8789 200 Antiques Collectibles 3 ONLY OPEN 2 mts & we are expanding New 3000sqft. section now avail Low rental rates, no commission fee. Display cases also avail Contact: Blue Ridge Emporium Rt 29 N, Madison. 948-2255 208 Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun., Aug. 23 12 Noon Crrviru Sul. 10-4 ( her 100 hits of antique anti oiler furniture, mum toils oil & elee. lamps & tfiissu are from early l(MMh to 1950s, antique tools. collet tihies, etc. Culpeper A uel ion Center \ \ K#2.V» 12282 \ ill«* l*ik. (Ht. r»22N) I ail|M |M i , \ \ 22701 (540)825-904.? \li»olut<- Auction. no Inivrr’n |»n-niiiiin. Kor KN\ |.VtO|82V*MH.*» or K-inail: (.til \ii«’tion^Mo|.«'oin Vuclioiu-cr: Kon l.cfttoich (VAII#2l't:) l/> Estate ^ Auction Sal., Aug. 2V*, 10:07 a.m. Real Estate at 12:07 119 Treasure Island Ln . Front Royal. VA T. Call for info . (703) 754-3871 GRAHAM LAND & AUCTION VA 2954 WANTED: GOOD qual. Antiq & Collect, for Aug , 28 auction 20% comm, fee Call Blue Ridge Emporium, Rt.29 N, Madison. 948-2255. This Could bo YOUR AD! YARD SAl.E-Sat, 8/22 & Sun , 8/23, 8am; Old Rag Mtn. Furn., baby/child clths, toys, hshld, horse trfr, Jack Russell pups, much more. Rt.231 to Rt.602 in Peofa Mills. Follow I Signs 236 Hay Straw A Feed GOOD HAY JUST bailed w / no rain. 850 lb. round bails, you pick up in field 540-364-1211 GOOD HAY RECENTLY baled w/ no rain. 850 lb. round bails, $25/ bale, you pick up in field. 540-364-1211 -^ 294 Giveaway, V___) BARN Homes needed for shy unadoptable cats, all medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. IK- mv M«»p slh»p l«h complete I lonw IXuHuimj: Soiykv I looi (• Window Tivauikiti.s WjljVfXT SlipCoviT. K 1|<»||'J«.T> Residential & Commerical Kt 211 \nHNMilir. V \ 937-5500 r380 Instruction ^_J >IANO LESSONS IN your home. Children or adults. 540-937-5678. f-—605 Automobiles k_ J 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 V ---V Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUANCE OF A VIRGINIA POLLUTION ABATEMENT PERMIT (VPA) AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE WATER CONTROL LAW First Public Notice Issue Date: 8/12/98 The State Water Control Board has under consideration issuance of the following Permit and State Cerificate: Permit No : VPA00011 Name ot Permittee: Amdo Rodeo Corporation Facility Name Bardo Brewing Facility Location-State Route 611, T* mile south of its intersection with State Route 211, Rappahannock County Permittee Address 225 Seven Ponds Road, Amissville. V A 20106 The proposed issuance regulates land application of industrial wastewater from a micro brewery. 76,800 gallons of wastewater will be land applied annually by the Amdo Rodeo Corporation on 3 acres of land located at the site listed above 12 acres of land will be available at the same location for reserve application. Wastewater application will be made at standard agronomic rates This proposed reissuance is tentative. On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Virginia Regional Office, proposes to issue the Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit subject to certain conditions. The proposed issuance consists of establishing limits and monitoring for the following parameters Wastewater to be land applied: Limits for irrigation rate (0 25 inches/ hour, 10 inches/ day. 2 inches/ week) and plant available nitrogen (60 Ibs/acre/year). Monitoring for flow to storage, volume in storaoe. volume to application site, total phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium carbonate, total potassium, TKN, nitrate, sulfate, chloride, total iodine, total copper, total lead, total zinc, total nickel, and total cadmium. Soils: Monitoring tor organic nitrogen, total nitrogen, soil organic matter, available phosphorus. pH, hydraulic conductivity, cation exchange capacity, metals, particle size, exchangeable cations (Na, Ca, Mg, K), total iodine, chloride, sulfate, total copper, total lead, total zinc, total nickel, and total cadmium. Persons may comment in writing to the Department of Environmental Quality. Northern Virginia Regional Office, on the proposed issuance of the permit within thirty (30) days from the date of the first notice. Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments. Only those comments received within this period will be considered The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality may decide to hold a public hearing if public response is significant. Requests for public hearings shall state the reason why a hearing is requested, the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the public hearing and a brief explanation of how the requesters interests would be directly and adversely affected by the proposed permit action All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying by contacting James C. Engbert at: Department of Environmental Quality Northern Virginia Regional Office 13901 Crown Court Woodbridge, VA 22193 Telephone No. (703) 583-3834 Following the comment period, the Director will make a determination regarding the proposed reissuance This determination will become offective, unless the Director grants a public hearing. Due notice of any public hearing will be given. 8-12, 8-18-8 #208670 Parts* Achessortos Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts tor cars & trucks Some new parts Mods, ttansmBsonsS part, Instated (if purchased here) Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Cpen Men-SeI 95 • CkBBd Sm Located FI 229.5 mbs past CupeperHcfi School 806-2571 650 Sport Utility Vehiclo FULL SIZE 1985 Blazer 4x4. Running condition, needs work. $1500/ obo 540-4396377. 675 Trucks t Pickups DAKOTA, 91 LE V8, Red/Silver, AT, AC, LB, 128k Commuter, $3100; ALSO 82 S-10 LB. $750, 540-3471845 Legal Notices r ■\ V. J BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public hearing on Thursday. August 27, 1998, at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. Variance # 9B-08-01 Thomas J. Jones and Tracy A. Cubbage. owners of Tax Map 13. Parcel 44, on Rt 606 in Flint Hill, Virginia (located in Wakefield District, zoned Rural Residential), desire a Variance from side yard setback of fifty (50) feet to forty-one (41) feet and from rear setback of fifty (50) feet to eight (8) feet Allowed under Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code. 8-12, 8-19-98 * " #207796 NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of July. 1998, in the partition suit brought by Jessie L Dodson Pennell, et al. against James Russell Hawkins, and others. Chancery No. 95CH-57, we will on September 8, 1998, at the front door of the Court House in Washington, Virginia, at 11:00 A M. on that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder, a certain tract or parcel of land containing 55.51 acres, more or less, in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virgimq, which said tract of land lies on the southerly side of the road leading from "Five Forks" to Sperryville, and is bounded by other land of William Jackson, the land of Ashby Sisk and said road, and the road leading from Woodville to ‘Five Forks", together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected. Said tract is more particularly described in a certain deed fromWilliam Jackson and Ella Jackson, his wife, to John M. Dodson, dated and recorded December 25. 1925, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 33, at page 229; and in Deed Book 89, page 44. TERMS OF SALE: A bidder’s deposit of $10,000 00, said deposit being due and payable on the date of sale in cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days from date of sale THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. In the event of default by the purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of the deposit, keep the deposit, and readvertise and re-sell the property at the risk and cost ol the defaulting purchaser. The Special Commissioners make no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to the date of sale. The property is sold subject to all covenants, restrictions and easements of record James W. Fletcher, III and T. C. Lea, Jr. Special Commissioners For more information contact: JAMES W. FLETCHER, III Special Commissioner Post Office Box 298 Sperryville. VA 22740 (540) 987-8511 T. C. LEA, JR. Special Commissioner P O Box 478 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-0033 BILL PAYNE, AUCTIONEER Post Office Box 178 Amissville, VA 20106 V.A.A.R. 914 (540) 937-4142 7-29,8-8,8-12,8-19-98 *208388 Pull Tim* Employment V___/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corporation is now seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Secretary for its Sales department. Excellent clerical and communication skills are required for this position. Interested persons should send resume to: Smith-Midland Coorporation, P.O.B. 300, Midland, VA 22728. COMPUTER OPERATOR Position requires solid background in supporting production operations in a distributed Unix and Windows NT environment. Associates degree or previous experience preferred. Demonstrated capability to work independently and in a team environment required. Please send resume to Attn: David AdamsTechnical Services Manager, Omni Services, Inc. 14115 Lover’s Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701. No phone calls please. 1 I CONSTRUCTION Are you tired of Commuting? WORK LOCALLY Fauquier, Rappahannock, & Loudoun counties, > Monomoy Services, Inc. is now interviewing for Equipment Operators Truck Drivers (experienced op|y need apply). Benefits offered include retirement plan, medical insurance and vacation Please call 540-253-5500 ROE Ads Work Call a Rep Today Human Resources K Xr'I'NHANMH K KA.'IMW JLm.K ' iiMV'iNin SC^KIMHIXUK CLINICIAN l/SUBSTANCE ABUSE #9041-01. FT, Sun - Thurs, at residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. BS & knowledge of SA techniques required. $22,250 - $23,617. CUSTODIAN #9038-01. FT w/benefits. Janitorial position in Culpeper. $5 92 - $6.28/hr CUSTODIAN #9039-01 Hourly, 7.5 hrs/wk. Janitorial position in Rappahannock. $5.92/hr. DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPEFCIALIST #8090-05 3 positions available: FT in Orange; FT & Temp (90 day) in Warrenton. Provide training for adults w/mental retardation at day support programs: Exp. w/MR population preferred. $8.60 - $9.13/hr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II #8085-06 FT in Remington & Culpeper due to growth in residential programs for developmental^ dis: abled adults. $20,222 - $21,465. Open until filled. TRANSIT OPERATOR #9041-01. PT & on call in Culpeper to transport consumers & deliver meals in 5-county area. Good driving record. PT. $6.50 - $6.90/hr. On-call positions are open until filled. $6.50/hr. Management Opportunities: , RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER #8059-05 FT in Culpeper' Suprv. MH & MR Residential Supported Living Program in 5-county area. B.S., supervisory exp, & 2 yrs human service exp. $26 793 - $28,440. SR. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #9016-02 FT in Fauquier Supervise/train staff and support MR consumers in residential setting. BS or equivalent experience in human sen/ice field. $22 250:$23,617. j Apply with RRCSB application by noon, 8/28/98. (540) 825-3100 EEO/AA. CUSTOMER SERVICE T * #' 0aith O^ountain Company There is still time to join our team and earn extra holiday money! 00A0 vOvvvyv "in' Established, rapidly growing Mail Order Company' seeks: Seasonal Customer B. Service Associates B We sell upscale women’s clothing, gift items and accessories for the home. You will be answering customer Culls, order entry, and customer service inquiries. Enjoy a generous employee discount competitive base pay PLUS commission and flexible work schedules through December. Must have pleasant phone manner, data entry skills, excellent grammar, and an enthusiastic personality. Applications being accepted through August 28 1998. Stop by to complete an application at our office at 12625 Lee Highway, Sperryville or fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288 An Equal Opportunity Employer

ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER This position in our I sales & marketing ’1 department at our ? corporate head|lhqawters is a great opportunity for the if - right person. If you |i are creative, sharp & I professional and ' - willing to work hard 'to uncover opportunities this position is < for you. Candidate •should have a de.! grpe in Communica- tions or Marketing * add! understand the selling process. * Strpng computer skill's are required ! with experience us- ing design and pres* entation software I preferred. Please - send resume and * presentation and/or - design samples to: Omni Services, Inc., Attn: Paul .Downey, 14115 ' Lovers Lane, Culvpeper, Viriglnia 22701. No calls Mease i , •'*; DRIVER Parts Driver, Full time with benefits. Proof of good driving record required. Apply in person, MontJjomery Auto Parts, 7^540-347-3485 EDUCATION king For A Job? about a career! Call ;;,, Lord Fairfax ’ Community College today at 1-800-LFCC. Explore the possibilities. It’s not too late for Fall ’98! Cooking for a m JOB? ■<» h Ybu’ve come r 1 to the , .Light place! Times Community Newspapers in r. We’ve got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP! / i’lVoASSlfl'/ 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 GROOMER Professional, all breed pet groomer. Experience required. Call 540-636-8299. leave name & message. HOUSEKEEPER/ NANNY Live-in for widower & 2 small children ages 7 & 5 in Warrenton. Own car, valid license. CPR prefd. PM 540347-5199 AM 5406908697 RECEPTIONIST Warrenton business seeking experienced person for FT receptionist position. Fax resume to: 540-3479881 or call 540347-9522 NEWSPAPER ROUTE Available 8-30-98 COUNTY ROUTE Castleton Area Early A.M. Delivery Approx. 2 'h hours 7 days per week. Independent Contractor. Cash Bond Required. Earning potential of approx. $750/4-weeks. Contact 540-825-0771 ask for Circulation Department CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT NIGHT OWL Looking for a Night Owl who does not mind driving a lot and working a little. Sweeping commercial parking lots. Must be at least 25 years of age with good driving record. If this job interests you please cal 540-937-3947. Full time or part time position r OFFICE HELP County Treasurer's Office seeks qtjalified person, pfirttime. Duties include: cashier, data $rfry, filing, typing. ‘Mlist have reference*"K!ail resume to: PO Box 37 Washington, VA 22747 By August 28, 1998 EOE OFFICE SUPPORT Local business expanding! In need of highly motivated, organized person to fill new position. Great work environment & great people! Full time, 8-4:30 Mon-Fri. Benefits & vacation. Call Patti 540-3470633. EOE RESTAURANT Country Cafe Family Restaurant has openings available for evenings & weekends. Wait Staff Line Cook Cook Assistants Call for an appointment 540-675-1066 SALES POSITION AVAILABLE FT & PT hours. Sales of utility .& cargo trailers, truck caps & accessories. HILLWOOD SALES 703-754-4611 SHOP HELP Needed FT. Installer/ technician for truck accessories and trailer hitches. Hillwood Sales 703-754-4611 Part Time Employment SEWING Local doll co looking for someone to sew doll clothes PT on a piecework basis. Perfect for retired person or stay home mother. Call 540-937-3977 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 Hign tech RNs & LPNs. i CNAs i HHAs Call Mary Ellen Hitt at 800-294-1422 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Is accepting applications for: Instructional Aide at Races Applicants must have instructional experience, computer skills, positive attitude, and a commitment to continuous learning. Bus_Monitor_For Handicapped Children: Applicants must be flexible, caring, and have an excellent work history. Call 540-987-8773 immediately for application n 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: / SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST: Performs software development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, database design, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math or related technical field a plus. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia ottlces 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, Viriginia 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email to: barboraObluerldge.com v PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, EFNEP/SCNEP Virginia Cooperative Extension ■Northern District - Warrenton Office, position #6304M Position renewed yearly based upon available funds I Duties: Perform data entry, provide computer support for the EFNjjP/SCNEP Program and Area Coordinator, manage and monitor budgets, perform accounting procedures, perform typing/word processing tasks in preparing reports/correspondence/educational materials, maintain files, and answer inquiries. Qualifications: Skill in basic accounting, computer applications, computer data entry; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with limited supervision; ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures. A typing test administered by the VCE may be required of the selected applicants. Preference given for: Experience with MS-Word, Quicken, Excel or dBase, and PowerPoint. >1 V $18,628 annual salary ■ IH< To apply, send Virginia state application (State Form 10-012) -vf. and letter of intent to: • w i^i Mary McFerren Area Program Coordinator EFNEP/SCNEP PO Box 701 Warrenton, VA 20188-0701 Or call: 540-341-7961 Ext 13 Application Deadline: September 1. 1998 or until filled IEO/AA Employer, Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance with the application process must make contact prior to deadline. Make your own jelly with fresh fruit A tasty way to liven up any bread is with homemade jams and jellies. These help to carry the light, sweet tastes of summer throughout the year. Jelly is a semi-solid mixture of fruit juice and sugar that is clear and firm enough to hold its shape. Jam also will hold its shape, but it is less firm than jelly. Jam is made from crushed or chopped fruits. “Making jelly is a skill that requires some talent and a lot of organization,” said Tim Roberts, Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist in food safety. “Have the recipe, ingredients, and supplies ready because once the jelly making is started there is no time to look for missing items.” he said. To start, wash the fruit carefully. Remove the caps, stems and damaged areas. Use some under ripe fruit to increase the pectin and acid content. This is especially important for those planning to make jelly without added pectin. Pectin, a naturally occurring part of fruit, makes jelly gel. Some, but not all fruits contain enough pectin to form gel. Fruits are usually heated to make juice extraction easier. The extraction of pectin is also more complete as some of the protopectin is converted to pectin by boiling the fruit in the presence of the acid in the fruit. More pectin is found in the pulp than in the juice. Cut large fruits such as apples into pieces, but do not peel or core. Place the fruit in a large pan and add enough water to cover the large pieces. For berries and grapes, use just enough water to prevent scorching. Bring the fruit to a boil. Grapes and berries need to simmer five to 10 minuets while apples and other hard fruits need 20 to 25 minutes to be soft enough to extract the juice. Pour the cooked fruit into a jelly bag to strain the juice. A jelly bag can be made by using several thicknesses of closely woven cheesecloth or one can be purchased at a cooking supply store. The clearest jelly comes from juice that drips through the jelly bag without any pressure. The yield of juice can be increased by twisting or squeezing the bag. However, some pulp will be extracted along with the juice, leaving the jelly slightly cloudy. This juice, or the fresh fruit before the extraction of juice, can be canned or frozen to be used in making a jellied product later. Follow the directions in the recipe or with the pectin product being used. There are several different pectin products on the market. Some make a firm jelly without added sugar, but most require some sugar. It is important to follow the directions for the pectin being used. Usually, recipes are included in the package of pectin. Many jelly makers prefer the added pectin methods because fully ripe fruit can be used and it allows for a shorter, standardized cooking time. Because of the shorter cooking time, the yield is greater and the product tastes more like the fresh fruit. Others prefer the concentrated flavor of jelly cooked for a longer period of time. They note that a greater quantity of sugar is need in recipes with added pectin. Powdered pectin will not dissolve in high sugar concentrations, so it must be added to the fruit or juice before the sugar. Liquid pectin is added after the sugar. Use the amount of sugar called for in the recipe. Sugar adds flavor to the jellied product, but it does much more. It combines with pectin and acid to form a gel. It also helps preserve jellies as the sugar is sufficient to prevent bacterial growth. Acid is needed for gel formation, too. The acid content varies with ripeness and from fruit to fruit. Lemon juice should be added to fruit juices that are low in acid to insure gel formation. When you know exactly what recipe you are following and before you are ready to start, have the containers washed and ready so the jelly can be poured immediately. Jelly starts to set up as soon as it starts to cool so it is important to be ready to pour. Quickly and smoothly pour the jelly into regular canning jars that can be sealed with canning lids. A short processing time in a boiling water bath will insure a good seal and eliminate mold growth. For additional jelly information and /or tips roll the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Local garden suggestions, advice BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR/Crop & Soil Science Fireblight on apple and pear trees can be identified by looking for blackened twigs and branches. The disease will spread and kill the tree if not controlled. Remove all blighted twigs, cutting eight inches below the infected area. Disinfect pruning tools after each cut to prevent spreading the disease. Dip the blades in a solution of one part household bleach and nine parts water. Continue to monitor your squash vines for squash vine borers. The moths lay their eggs on the stems, then the emerging larvae bore into the vines, causing the squash vine 4 rf , tK&rc* **?***♦?* > L '' to wilt and die. Cucumbers develops a bitter taste if the soil is not kept consistently moist. Harvest for pickling whole when two to four inches, for table use, when longer than five inches. Remove any overripe cucumbers to encourage continuous production. Although tomatoes are self-pollinating, they need movement to transfer pollen. If it is hot and calm for several days, gently shake plants for assured pollen transfer and fruit set. Hot temperatures can also interfere with blossom set. A garden needs one inch of rain or water each week. Early morning is the best time to water. Evening watering is less desirable because leaves that remain wet through the night are more susceptible to fungal diseases. Mulch plants to reduce water loss and improve yields. Stop vine crops from taking over your garden or lawn by pinching off the fuzzy growing tips. This also directs the plant’s energy into ripening fruit rather than producing more vine. Daytime temperatures above 90 degrees F prevent snap bean flowers from developing. Disinfection of pruners between cuts is recommended when removing diseased tissue from plants. Most authori iuii: i1 isiVjk*, c. A^,-v „■* * "* '■'*-*■ * — i-~.\ * f *«, v *.. ' r7 v ■><- x "♦>■< «• 4 > "'"■ ■■ ■*'>' : •. ■■■ v , ■ 1 ... • -. i ■ s .. v .. ^. Wv ?';kst;§>V, The Perfect Gift ...Anytime UHUHSTK/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles I which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in | the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past j years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, j freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage ties recommend a one in ten solution of bleach and water, but it can be cumbersome to carry a bucket of this mix about in the garden, and the solution is corrosive and must be rinsed from tools after use. A household, disinfectant spray that doesn’t damage tools can also be used, and a spray can is easier to carry. If weed plants are mature, plan to weed your garden early in the morning when moisture is present to prevent the seed heads from shattering and dropping weed seeds in the garden. 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 cultures of 18th and 19th century America especially as reflected in the cultures and history of the Blue Ridge 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 information call 948-4455. Marriage ; licenses issued % | The following marriage 4 licenses were issued during ft the past week at the 1 Rappahannock Clerk’s Office, r Alpheus Snead Atkins Jr., | Woodville and Eva May Short, | Woodville. Matthew McRae I Weatherly, Towson, Md. and I Theresa Lee Musinski, I Towson, Md. I ! Smiley’s artwork ! j* i • on display Glassworks Gallery will be hosting the artwork of Phillip Smiley during the month of August. Smiley is a county resident currently enrolled in the graduate program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Smiley’s show is a wonderful collection of impressionistic and surrealistic images and shows the depth of this growing artists imagination. The gallery is located one mile west of Sperryville and is open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

m Obituaries Agnes Chadwell Born in county ‘. Agnes Pullen Chadwell, 79, of Alexandria, formerly of Front Royal died Sunday, Aug. 9 in Alexandria, v Mrs. Chadwell was bom Jan. 30, 1919 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Charles and Virgie Fincham Pullen. v A grave side service was held at the Panorama Memorial Gardens in Waterlick on Thursday, Aug. 13. * She is survived by her husband Robert Lee Chadwell of Alexandria; one son Roland “Buddy” T. McGovern of Chester Gap; two daughters Barbara Pullen Hughes of Springfield and Jane McGovern Williams of Chester Gap; four brothers Charles Pullen of Ashland, Gid Pullen of Front Royal, Bill Pullen of Fisherville and Gene Pullen of Williamsburg, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. , She was predeceased by one sister Helen Virginia Pullen Lineweaver and one brother Robert Pullen. Arrangements were handled by the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal. Helen Richardson Nursing graduate Helen Inskeep Richardson, 86, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom on Dec. 31, 1911 to the late Bernard Inskeep and Beulah Fletcher Yowell. Mrs. Richardson was a graduate at the University of Virginia school of nursing, and a member of the Jefferson Society. She was a resident of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. Mrs. Richardson is survived by one son Don Richardson and his wife Lisa of Culpeper; one daughter Nancy Pryor and her husband Marshall of Charlottesville; two grandsons Edward Pryor of Charlottesville and Nathan Richardson of Culpeper and one granddaughter Taylor Richardson of Culpeper. Additional survivors include four brothers B. Carlin Inskeep, James L. Inskeep, Clyde Inskeep and his wife Louise, and R.J. Inskeep and his wife Hope, all of Culpeper; one sister, Jesse Christensen and her husband Vern of Culpeper and one sister-in-law Myrtle Marks of Charlottesville, and lots of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of many years, Bernard Taylor Richardson. A grave side service was held at Monticello Memorial Park in Charlottesville, on Thursday, Aug. 13. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Virginia Nursing Alumni Association, McLeod Hall, Charlottesville, Va 22903, or Culpeper Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Miriam Reeve Park employee Miriam Barnett Reeve, 79, of Culpeper died Thursday, Aug. 13 at her residence. Mrs. Reeve was bom Dec. 23, 1918 in Downing, Ala. to the late Rufus Barnett and Maggie Pearl Ellis Barnett. Mrs. Reeve was retired from Shenandoah National Park in Luray after 26 years of service. She was a member of Culpeper Baptist Church and a former member, deacon and treasurer of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Reeve was a volunteer for the Culpeper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a member of both the Rappahannock and Culpeper Garden Clubs. Mrs. Reeve is survived by two daughters, Patricia R. Brown of Hanover, Pa., and Dorothy R. Irvine of Madison; one son Roy B. Reeve of Bellefonte, Pa.; two brothers Rufus Barnett of Ozark, Ala., and William Fullerton of Reform, Ala. and a sister Rosemond Crowder of Montgomery, Ala. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Reeve was predeceased by her husband Roy L. Reeve; a daughter Lillian D. Reeve and a brother James Fullerton. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 17 at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Interment followed at Culpeper National Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Shenandoah Park Service. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Marvin Burke Farmer Marvin Burke, 79, of Woodville died Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. Mr. Burke was bom March 12, 1919 in Sperryville to the late Bertha Hawkins and John Ashby Burke. He was a farmer. He is survived by one sister, Mary Frances Lillard of Highland Springs. Mr. Burke was predeceased by three brothers Henry Elton Burke, James Lester Burke and Gilbert Ashby Burke. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 15 at TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 10 Fire House Lane, Washington, Va. 22747. Chisels, swindles and scams: beware Chisels, swindles and scams: let the investor beware The world’s oldest investment fraud may not date back to the world’s first investment, but it probably followed close behind. Since then, scams have evolved into infinite forms, from simple chiseling (as when brokers “churn” stock sales to increase their ttottimissions) to sophisticated confidence schemes by con artists. Advance fee swindles In the most basic advance fee swindle, the con artist sells the victim an “investment,” asks for payment up front, and then disappears with the Bowen family reunion well «V i . attended > BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Forty-nine members of the ■Bowen family were assembled for their annual reunion on ‘Aug. 15 at the Rappahannock Park. Lunch being had at one o’clock after which they settled down to what little business they had to attend to. •This included recognizing our oldest family member, Mabel Bowen McClanahan at age 89 years; person coming the longest distance was Jennifer Mohrhoff of Nashville, Tenn.; youngest attendee was Stephanie Thomas, age two and there Was a three way tie for those heads of families representing the most generations present. Three families of four generations headed by Mildred 3owen Frazier, Robert Kelley ■and Gaye Bowen were noted. The hat was passed for contributions to pay for expenses and it was voted on to have the reunion again next year in August at the same place. To meet then at noon, officially, but sooner for those ^Volunteers who would clean the restrooms, sweep the shelter, arrange tables and start the coffee. S' The family acknowledged ^J1 hands who make the reunion possible. Fall festival set : Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is gearing up •for its fall festival to be held at their station on Birmingham Jioad at Route 29 South of Culpeper on Saturday, Oct. 17. This fun-filled day will begin r«t 7 a.m. Financial Thoughts John “Sandy” MacRae, CPA money. The payment might be characterized as processing costs, a down payment, or the entire investment. The only common thread in the many schemes is that the victim ends up with less than he or she started out with. Many swindles begin with requests for large advance fees. If you’re not familiar with the person or company, don’t invest until you’ve learned enough to be sure the offer is legitimate. Boiler rooms Telephone swindlers rob 1 AJnijjLzLng ^W/ozAi, by Randy. Minter REMEMBERING WITH A SMILE While our first impulse is to cry upon hearing of the death of a loved one, we soon may give way to smiling at the thought of him or her. The tears are for a presence that will no longer be physically felt. The smiles are for remembrances of shared experiences, love and a life well spent. So grief may contain a good share of misery, but it also involves a healthy dose of joyful recollection and appreciation. In the words of British journalist Julie Burchill: "Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When a life has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully, or just completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile." At first, we can hardly give thanks when we lose someone we love, but in time, memories are what reward us with such sweetness that we can more easily bear the loss. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we try to tailor our services to your family's particular needs and preferences. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "If as I can't help suspecting, the dead also feel the pains of separation...(then) bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love. ” - C.S. Lewis Americans of $15 billion each year, according to estimates by the Alliance Against Fraud in Telemarketing. About twothirds of those losses result from phony investment schemes. These swindlers usually operate from “boiler rooms,” which are rented rooms housing nothing more than portable tables, telephones, and folding chairs occupied by unscrupulous telemarketers. The investments sold may be nonexistent or merely overvalued, but they are never as represented. Not surprisingly, boiler room swindlers use high-pressure tactics, replete with admonitions to act immediately, before it is “too late.” Other features may include: • Tactics aimed at making the customer buy out of embarrassment or guilt. • Out-of-state operators. • A series of calls, escalating in urgency. • Use of a courier service to pick up the payment immediately. Obtain and review the relevant documents before you agree to invest. If you still have questions, contact our office for assistance. John “Sandy” MacRae is the principal with MacRae Associates, PC., CPAs with offices in Washington and Fairfax, Virginia. The firm specializes in small business issues and financial consulting for business and individuals. He can be reached at 6752043 or 703-691-1290 or emailed at sa ndy@macrae. com. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Peace of Mind.,. ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 Real Estate *; Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. George E. Kidwell and wife to Thomas Paul Kidwell and wife, tract one 1.95 acres; tract two 15 2/10 acres and tract three-A 10.1869 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. George E. Kidwell and wife to George Everett Kidwell Jr. and wife, tract three 55.0631 acres, more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Carolyn Jackson Harrison to Michael J. Dommer and wife, .5592 acres, Piedmont District. $58,000. MATURE TREES ON OPEN LOT! Rambler on 1.7 acre lot in Amissville area. Three bedrooms with full basement, flue in basement, and one car garage. "$113,000Price reduced to: $107,900 Call Emily Henry 4$ RAINBOW-V.I.P. m 675-3490 & or 341-3528 — 1 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 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-5438294. Jefferson Land. & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: httfrj/jefferson'land.com Farms • Land • Residential • Gymmereiql ^ H Madison Countv On the Slope of Old Rag Mountain!!! 48+/- mostly wooded acres bordering Nat’l Park. Road frontage, stream, mtn. & pastoral views. Restorable Cottage sold in "as is" condition. $165,000. Call Lisa. New Offering!! 26+/- mostly wooded, gently sloping acres with stream & frontage on hard-surfaced road. $51,900. Call Carl. "Crest Hill Farm" 113+/- acre mountain farm near Shenandoah National Park. 5 BR, 4-5 BA Victorian Farmhouse with intricate details. Property is fenced & cross-fenced. A must see! Perfect for B&B! REDUCED to $425,000. Call Lisa. Secluded!! 15+/- secluded, wooded acres. Long R.O.W., great for weekend getaways & recreation. $31,500. Call Carl. Rappahannock County Covington River Frontage 9.6+/- wooded acres with stream & road frontage. REDUCED to $49,900. Call Lisa. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE - 2 bedroom and bath home, good size kitchen and living room, 1/2 acre lot. $45,000. ^ TWO ROOM and bath frame Cabin, 5.1 acres, stream, pond site, nice area of county. $75,000 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. $174,900 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 & tots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 fgf 987-8146 NEW LISTING: Small cute house on lovely private 3 acre lot. Only one bedroom, dining room, living room and eat-in kitchen for easy upkeep. Grand entrance through old stone wall and mature trees. $112,000 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL: 20 acres near Shenandoah National Park, on 211 in expanding Sperryville Gateway commercial area. Build home in back, commercial in front and walk to work. $100,000 10 ACRES with southeast exposure, stream, road built to building site. Nice private area cleared to look out into trees. $69,500 7 ACRES with building site on cliff overlooking Rush River. Path to river, well and driveway done, close to Washington. $67,000 More land and homes available. Listings wanted, open 7 days a week. 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 AmySloane 987-6668 Real Estate III 291 Gay St./The Theater Building, Washington, Virginia 675-1373 Uet away to the quiet C* serenity ot this lv+ acres of , woods opening to parkdike meadow with mountain views. Attractive woodsided Saltbox that boasts 3 BRs, 2 BAs, 1/2 basement, stone fireplace, large deck w/hot tub, lovely in-ground pool. Extras too numerous to mention. Must see to experience the tranquility. Call today for your appointment. Only $289,500. i ne i nimfiv rmfu rtx rcfipie r-tmnl * u? wulr<&ns.gemuhk