Rappahannock News, September 2, 1998

■Jfcj Rappahannock'County’s NewspaperSinctJSTy-;, -;p. • 'f ", 74^,Or. ’>v* rtf'* ' * * % v--H5 i 121st Year ... No. 35 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents School days Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bible Club open the school year at Rappahannock High School with a prayer. The total student enrollment as of Tuesday was 1030, although that figure should change during the next two weeks according to school officials. Last year after Labor Day the student enrollment was 1040. Gateway plans are ambitious By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the Aug. 27 Gateway meeting, Judy Cornwell, professional facilitator, presented the last evening of her three-part program to help the Sperryville com- y munity plan for their future as a national park gateway community. Her efforts to unite the group were * obviously successful, although their plans were far more ambitious than she advised. She asked the group, “Pick one problem tonight that you can fix in a year ... What concrete steps do you need to take to get to your vision of Sperryville as a gateway community?” The group of 30 vocal participants never did decide which of Sperryville’s many problems need to be addressed first. Instead, they agreed that they wanted to work on a number of items all relating to traffic or the transportation infrastructure, the transportation facilities and services. Their list included: speeding trucks, traffic in town, a bike trail from Country Manor to Faith Mountain Store, more parking, sidewalk drainage and repairing a pedestrian bridge over the Thornton River into the town of Sperryville. Cornwell referred to the mission statement written at the July meeting. It succinctly stated their vision for Sperryville as a peaceful, rural area that welcomed visitors and businesses. It mentioned the historic village, protection of the natural and historic resources, harmony with the national park, and respect for the quality of life and diversity of the people. See GATEWAY, 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. Call Merrill Strange, 937-5858 or Jean Lillard, 675-7171 for info. Happenings This Week • Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. the School Board meets at RCES. • Sept. 9, at 2 and 7 p.m. the Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse due to Monday being a holiday. • Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Council meets in the town hall. • Sept. 10, Training for “Rapid Watershed Assessment” as part of i upcoming Upper Rappahannock Tributary “Tours” with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ragged Mountain Resource Center at the library from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Call Hunt Harris at 540-987-3366 or John Tippet of F.O.R. at 540-373-3448. • Sept. 11, author James R Gannon will discuss his new book, “Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers,” at the Rappahannock County Library at 8 p.m. • Sept. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. the Bleu Rock 5K Cross Country Run will be held behind the Bleu Rock Inn on the RCHS cross country course. The event is being sponsored by the Friends of the Track and proceeds will go toward building a new track at RCHS. Call 987-9402 or 547-2010 for information on how to sign up. • Sept. 12, Second Saturday Hike Series. Call Hunt at 987-3366 for info. Rappahannock New* P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540)675-3088 fox) Herd Report in, work session set for next week By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Planning Commission met Monday night to review Milton Herd’s draft summary of the town’s vision statement and input from the public meetings and visioning workshops conducted over the past year. After a brief discussion, the group concluded unanimously that they have sufficient information from Herd for them to proceed with the five-year mandatory review of the town’s Comprehensive Plan. Commission member Carolyn Thornton stated that, in her opinion, “all the (recommendations) stem around whether we have a good sewage system to accommodate the town’s needs.” %: Town council member Steve Critzer, who also serves on the commission, noted that “at the last Wastewater Committee meeting, we’ chose a system recommended by the (Resources, International) engineers, and at the last town council meeting, the council took the committee’s recommendation ... The Wastewater Committee and the town council are committed to having a sewage system in this town, whether it’s one year or five years down the road.” The planning commission will hold a public work session on the Town Comprehensive Plan at the town hall on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 28, also at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall. Gallery exhibit Photo Courtesy of Nina Moore An exhibit “From Wresting to Resting” in handmade paper by Nina Moore will be shown at the Middle Street Gallery Sept. 4 through 27. The opening reception will be Sept 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. BZA approves variance request By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer At last week’s meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, a public hearing was held to discuss an application by Thomas J. Jones and Tracy A. Cubbage for a variance for their property off Route 606 in Flint Hill. The requested variance was for a side yard setback of 50 feet to 41 feet and a rear setback of 50 feet to eight feet from the adjoining property lines to a house they plan to build on the property. Several of Jones’ neighbors spoke in favor of the application. Only one, Howard Jones spoke against the application. Initially Howard Jones said the variance would put the house Thomas Jones intends to build too close to the Myers and Jett properties which border it. He said the houses there did not need to be “jammed together" when there are other alternatives for the placement of the house. Gloria Myers spoke to the BZA and said she^did not object to the requested variance. Thomas Jett also spoke saying he had “come to see what was going on and don't see any problem” if it didn't affect his sister’s property. Howard Jones said he still thought the houses would be too close but he would not object to the application if the other neighbors were in favor of it. The BZA proceeded with its findings and, noting that the applicant already had Health Department approval, voted unanimously in favor of the application as applied for. A fantastic night at Camp Fantastic! By Jan Palmer and Bev Atkins Rappahannock News Contributing Writers On Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, children who were participating in Camp Fantastic at the Northern Virginia Educational Center enjoyed food and entertainment provided by restaurants, businesses, individuals, and civic clubs in and around Rappahannock County. This was the 16th year that Camp Fantastic, a camp for children between the ages of seven and 17 who are cancer patients at NIH, has been conducted. Camp Fantastic is sponsored by Special Love, Inc. Along with the children, doctors, nurses and 4-H teen leaders who serve as camp counselors, attend camp. Emily Taylor of Sperryville and Robyn Kaye of Flint Hill attended as counselors this year. Coordinators work with a great group from the community to plan this event each year. This year, the committee consisted of Sandra Jenkins, Ester Settle, Jan Makela, Marie Davis and Mike Mahoney. The theme for this year’s Rappahannock Night was an Hawaiian Luau. Charlotte •< Photo Courtesy at Jan Palmar ALOHA: The Rappahannock Night at Camp Fantastic this year had a Hawaiian theme. Tummeyer and Karla Miller were there with their ever popular face painting. Blues Fuze provided the music for the evening and had “children” of every age swaying and dancing. Michelle Legg, Delegate Jay Katzen’s aide, joined in this annual event and everyone had a great time. Many restaurants, businesses, individuals and civic clubs once again made dona tions to ensure that “Rappahannock Night" at Camp Fantastic was successful. These included: Bleu Rock Inn; The Flint Hill Public House; Pizza Hut; Melting Pot; Mountainside Market; Blue Moon Cafe; the Appetite Repair Shop; Muskrat Haven; Country Cafe; Ben Venue Market; Hackley’s Store; Ester Settle See CAMP, Page 5

District Court Docket The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, July 7 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Steven Lee Brewer, reckless driving, 84/55, $130. James L. Briggs Jr., 64/55, $27/30. Amy Suzanne Campbell, 74/55, $57/30. David Alan Carlisle, 70/55, $45/40. Ivan Ramiro Carrera, 68/55, $39/40. Lucio Castro-Valdez, 69/55, $42/40. Robert Jason Caughey, 70/55, $45/30. Jerry Steven Charson, reckless driving, 77/55, $100/30. Mildred Maria Crenshaw, 73/55, continued for six months, $30 cost. Jon S. Cross, 74/55, $57/40. Margaret Ann Dade, 74/55, $57/30. William Maceraces De Sharp Rock plans first festival Sharp Rock Vineyards of Sperryville, nestled in the hills of Rappahannock County in the Virginia Piedmont, will hold its first wine festival on Saturday, Sept. 5 from noon until 5 p.m. This it the first of what owners Marilyn and David Armor plan to be an annual event. The festival will feature not only the wines of Sharp Rock but bluegrass music and food as well. The admission is $10 per person and includes a wineglass, tasting, a glass of wine and snacks. Sharp Rock Vineyard is located on the Hughes River in a valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain and produces its wine in limited lots from carefully grown and handselected grapes. For more information call 987-9700. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CREATION OF HAMPTON STOCK FARM AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby gives notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the creation of the Hampton Stock Farm Agricultural and Forestal District. The proposed Ordinance for the District is available for inspection at the County Administration Office in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, September 16. 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the proposed Ordinance and District and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAG-ON TO JENKINS MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider proposed tag-ons to the Jenkins Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District. The proposed Ordinance to tag-on to the District is available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet oiji Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the proposed Ordinance and District, and to make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahannock Nciik Subscription Rates By Rappahannock. Elsewhere in the U.S. Name _ Address _ C»ty___ State_ Zip__ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: feppahannock Sinus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: | —--—__! The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock Mrwg^PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. .$21. /yeaF‘***c: .s27.°°/year vane, 70/55, $45/40. Sorcha Jean Duncan, 70/55, continued to Aug. 11. Saboor Ehsanyar, 74/55, $57/40. Carolyn Kay Elgin, no driver’s license in possession, $60/40. Teresa Jo-Ann Eller, 64/55, $27/30, no seat belt, $25. Mathew Suits Erby, no registration in possession, com plied with law. Michael Winston Flanagan, 74/55, $57/30. Charles William Foster, failure to drive to right of road, $100. David M. Freeland, 72/55, $51/30. Mary Ellen Furman, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Billy Gene Hankins Jr., Caplan to speak to Havura Havura Ktana announces that Marvin Caplan writer and Yiddishist will be the speaker at its Sept. 13 meeting. The theme of the program will be “The Joy of Yiddish!” At one time Yiddish was spoken by 11 million Jews around the world. It is an amalgam of several languages: 70 percent German of the middle ages, 20 percent Hebrew and 10 percent other languages. Between 1886 and 1925 two and a half million Jews came to the United States from Russia and Eastern Europe — and their primary language was Yiddish. In New York City, primarily, but also in large cities like Philadelphia and Chicago Yiddish thrived — with a total of 21 Yiddish theaters and five Yiddish dailies, including the well known Forward. Hitler destroyed 70 percent of the Yiddish speaking popu lation of Europe. Assimilation of Jews in the U.S. more or less completed the demise of Yiddish. The language has died — but not entirely. A growing number of young Jews are rediscovering the language. Oxford University and a few universities in the U.S. offer courses in Yiddish, and Yiddish theater continues to this day. Marvin Caplan has actively worked to continue Yiddish as a cultural force in Jewish life. He gives lectures, writes articles, and translates Yiddish poems into English. Caplan is also a well known civil rights activist. He is also the author of “Farther Along - A Civil Rights Memoir” to be published shortly by the Louisiana State University Pre^te. The Havura meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:45 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. wr, ABERDEEN • BARKS Wednesday Night Prime Rib j Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special $10.95 New York Strip, Salad, Potato &. Onion Rings driving on a suspended license, no driver’s license, $50/30. Thomas R. Hardart, 74/55, $57/40. Michael Franklin Hardy Jr., DUI, ASAP, review Feb. 9, 1999, continued six months. Jeffrey Alan Harris, 70/55, $45/30. Carla D. Hastings, 71/55, $48/30. Anthony Wayne Hawkins, no driver’s license in possession, no registration in possession, complied with law. . Faye Cash Heishman, 74K55, continued six months, $30 cost. Charles David Hillon, reckless driving, 76/55, $100/30. Peter Anthony Hombosterl, 70/55, $45/30. Stephen L. Hostetter, defective equipment-speedometer, $30/30. Augustus Lynnwood Jarmans III; 69/55, $42/30. David Wayne Jeffries Jr., no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Cynthia Frost Johnson, 70/55, $45/30. Cynthia Dianne Johnston, reckless driving, 83/55, review, reduced to improper driving, $25/30. Jennifer Lynn Kelley, 74/55, $57/30, no child restraint, $50. Richard David Kern III, reckless driving, 82/55, $125/30. Jeffrey Adam King, 64/55, $27/40. - James <W. Kipp, 72/55, $51/30. Trudy Lynn Klein, 70/55, $45/30. Larry David Kline, 74/55, $57/40. Mary Kelly Krenytzky, 74/55, $57/30. Rajen Naran Lakhani, 74/55, driver improvement class, review Sept. 15, $30 cost. Patrick M. Landis, 70/55, $45/40. Diana Lynn Lawson, 64/55, $27/30. Marvin Dale Lehn, 71/55, $48/30. Thomas Franklin Locher, defective equipment, $30/30. Roberto Luis Lopez, 74/55, $57/30. Ralph Lovejoy, 71/55, $48/30. Meaghan E. Lowery, 68/55, driver improvement class, review Sept. 15, $30 cost. Colin K. Mackillop, reckless driving, 88/55, reduced to improper driving, $50/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Michael A. Mann, 70/55, $45/40. Thelma Aurora Mayes, defective equipment, $35/40. Molly Bigelow McMillan, 70/55, $45/30, no driver’s license, complied with law. Dwight Owen Messick,, defective equipment, $30/30. Langsuk Aline Michel, failure to yield right of way, $50/40. Garrell Ray Mullins, reckless driving, 79/55, $100/30. Susan Munir Nasrawy, 74/55, $57/40, no driver’s license in possession, $10/2. Charles Douglas Parker, ' 70/55, $45/40. Emergency Log The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: Aug. 24: 9:28 a.m., transformer fire. Town of Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VFD; 10:08 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 11:35 a.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD. Aug. 25: 12:43 p.m., sickcall, Route 729, Castleton, Castleton VFD, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:50 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VFD and 1 he following eight week session of adult education classes is being offered by the Rappahannock County Public Schools: Class Name Calligraphy Cake Decorating (6 weeks) Couples Dance Overview of Local Public Ed. Comp. Basics Using MS Word WordPerfect Computer Class Basic Watercolor Positive Parenting CPR (5 weeks) "If Properly Led": Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia Day Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Wednesday Monday Monday Wednesday Begins S/14/98 9/14/98 9/14/98 9/14/98 9/14/98 9/16/98 9/14/98 9/14/98 9/16/98 Wednesday 9/16/98 Cost Teacher S40 Darcy Canton $30 Cathy Bigelow $40 George Colvin $10 S. Hamill-Huff $40 Liz Dodson $40 Liz Dodson $40 Tanya Richey $32 April Heddleston $25 Sheila Scott $40 John Tole All classes last for eight weeks (unless otherwise indicated) and meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration deadline is September 9, 1998. Eor registration information, please contact Jeanie Dwyer at the Rappahannock County School Board Office at 987-8773. I The Education Your Child Deserves I Open House September 12 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ♦ Affordable, Co-ed Day/Boardlng ♦ Military Upper School ♦ Civilian Middle School ♦ Safe, Structured Environment ♦ Small Classes: 8-12 students ♦ Caring Teachers ♦ Extensive Computer Resources ♦ Study Skills & College Prep ♦Optional AFJROTC Flight Training kkfle School 6-8 ♦ Upper School 9-12 & PL Royal, VA* (800)272-1172 ♦ www.ima.ecki VRS and Washington VFD. Aug. 26: 5:16 p.m., diabetic, Route 626, Washington, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Aug. 27: 12:44 a.m., mutual aid, Route 635, Hume, Chester Gap VFD; 9:03 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint HillFlint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD. Aug. 29: 12:22 a.m., auto accident, Route 626, Scrabble, Chester Gap VFD, Sperryville VFD and VRS; 2:23 a.m., structural Fire, Route 729, Culpeper, Castleton VFD. Aug. 30: 12:30 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 2:22 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:52 p.m., mutual aid, Route 670, Madison, Sperryville VRS; 11:08 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 11:37 p.m., chest pains, Middle St., Washington, Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during the past week: Aug. 24: info.gen., Route 643, Amissville; all other larceny, Route 637, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 604, Boston; damage property-private, Route 642, Viewtown; animal control, Route 642, Viewtown; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 684, Washington. Aug. 25: stray livestock/horses, U-S. 211, Washington; welfar^ check, Town of Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Woodville; juvenile offense, U.S. 211, Sperryville; Firing weapon, Route 707, Sperryville. Aug. 26: stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Washington; juvenile runaway, Route 645, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 629, Flint Hill; lost or missing dog, Route 631, Huntly; civil problem, Route 638, Flint Hilf Aug. 27: susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; residence, Route 604, Boston; animal control, Route 647, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, U.S. 211, Washington; intoxication, U.S. 211, Washington. Aug. 28: stray livestock /horses, U.S. 211, Washington and Route 729, Flint Hill; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 619, Castleton. Aug. 29: DUI-alcohol, Route 626, Scrabble; damage property-private, Route 622, Castleton; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 642, Amissville; welfare check, Route 610, Chester Gap. Aug. 30. noise disturbance, U.S. 522, Woodville; animal emergency, Route 608, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 645, Amissville; family fights, Route 659, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville.

Photo Courtesy of Jean Lillard THEY’RE OFF: 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. For info call Merrill Strange, 937-5858 or Jean Lillard, 675-7171. RoughRide coming up j The second annual Rappahannock RoughRide is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, a charity bicycle tour through Rappaihannock County to benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc. The tour, which is being sponsored by Fauquier Hospital and many other local residents and businesses, will take bicyclists through Rappahannock County’s beautiful and challenging countryside. There are many routes to choose from that would suit anyone’s riding ability. Paved road rides include a 12, 35 or 60 mile ride, and of course, there’s the infamous “RoughRide,” a 20 or 30 mile ride over paved and unpaved roads especially designed for the rough and rugged. Last year’s ride was a huge success with over 200 cyclists participating. “We raised over $5,000 for the clinic last year, and this year we hbpe to exceed that,” said Patty Montgomery, the RoughRide committee chairman. ‘Thanks to the generosity of Rappahannock and Fauquier County sponsors, we are well on our way to exceeding our goal. Now we want to get the word out to every cyclist within driving distance to come take part in this wonderful event!” The entry fee is $18 before Sept. 9 and $20 thereafter. Participants can register on the morning of the ride before 9:30 a.m. Every cyclist who registers will be eligible to win one of the two fabulous donated prizes of dinner for two at The Inn at “Little” Washington or Four & Twenty Blackbirds. The Fauquier Free Clinic is a non-profit volunteer organization which provides primary health care and dental services to individuals and families living in Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties. With nearly 100 physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and administrative personnel volunteering their time, the clinic provides $4 of health care services for every $1 raised. The clinic is held Thursday evenings at the Fauquier County Health Department, with registration on a walk-in basis beginning at 5:30 p.m. For information about the RoughRide or the Fauquier Free Clinic call Karen Flikeid at 347-0394 or e-mail kfkm01@citizen.infl.net. Graves to build fitness trail A fitness trail will be built, thanks to Jeremy Graves’ Boy Scout Eagle Project. Graves is a Life Scout with Troop 200 of Flint Hill. To receive his rank of Eagle, Graves must carry out a project requiring a minimum of 80 hours of work. Upon receipt of his Life rank, Graves was approached by members of the Flint Hill community about the possibility of building this trail. Graves agreed to the project. Graves’ project has received approval by the BSA Shenandoah Eagle Board. The fitness trail will be located on the Flint Hill Fire Company property. The course will be open to anyone who would like to have a safe location to walk and exercise. The fitness trail will be a .5 mile course with five exercise stations and benches for resting. The five stations include stretching bars, horizontal ladder, pull-up bars, sit-up rack and tires. Work will begin Sept. 5. They hope to have the project finished in October, weather permitting. Donations of lumber, mulch, JENKINS ORCHARDS, Quality Fruit -i. BANKRUPT?,* Repossession Nwt/lW Car*-Truck*-' 1-800-635-071 Call Today I manpower and money are needed. Graves must raise all funds and materials. If you can donate any of the above .items, call Graves at 635-9601. School Uniforms art* available at The SpincCCe Tree 122 East Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540)829-6836 The Tree-of-Heaven? A few weeks ago I read an article in the Washington Post about the Paulonia, or Princess Tree, that is being illegally cut down and shipped to Japan where it is sold for considerable amounts of money. I had heard of this before. The demand for the wood of this tree is so high in Japan where it once grew, that a 75-year-old, 20 foot log of a Princess Tree sold for $20,000. In Japan, the wood is in demand for religious and ceremonial objects associated with weddings. Japan’s own Princess Trees were wiped out by a virus in the 1970s. Poachers are removing them at night from private land in the U.S. and selling them for big money. I find it difficult to understand how several men could use a chain saw to take down a big tree, then remove the log for sale without someone knowing of it. That question, however, is not what I am addressing in this column. Paulonia is a handsome tree with great heart-shaped leaves and bold violet-blue flowers. I see them often. The tree is occasionally confused with our elegant and beautiful native, the Catalpa. Catalpa also has heart-shaped leaves but its flowers are pinkish white and spotted with purple. This piece is about neither Catalpa nor Paulonia. It is about Tree-of-Heaven, Ailanthus Ultissima; a serious tree pest. It is everywhere, crowding out our native trees. The Washington Post story set me to thinking and wishing. I let my fancy loose on the idea of a sudden demand by some country — with such money involved — for the Tree-ofHeaven or Ailanthus altissima. What a welcome benefit the removal of this tree from Virginia would be! Tree-of-Heaven is particularly obvious at this time of the year because the female trees are decked out with clusters of winged seeds in either pale green or a curious shade of reddish brown. I avoid thinking of the native trees Ailanthus is displacing. Ailanthus has huge compound leaves that can be three feet long. Most are a bit smaller. These big leaves are composed of from 31 to 41 leaflets, each with a notch at its base. It’s this notched leaflet base that distinguishes the Ailanthus from our beau Arthur Drago. 5th Dan. Sensei 540-635-7554 Betsy Toth. 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-349-0632 Classes Begin Sept. 16 loin Anytime! All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott tiful native, the Black Walnut. Tree-of-Heaven was introduced into the United States in the 18th century as an ornamental from England; it was brought there from China much earlier. In England, Tree-of-Heaven is not such a problem because it doesn’t thrive in the cold, moist English climate. In Virginia it found ideal growing conditions and has been spreading by winged seeds, like airplane propellers, and underground runners, ever since. I just read a prophetic passage in a book on trees published in 1942, (Trees of the .Eastern and Central United States and Canada, by William Harlow). The author stated “If you plant this tree, be sure that you really want it (which is doubtful) because it will defy you to get rid of it, once started. TVee-of-Heaven ■may even become a forest ‘weed’ within the next 25 years.” Harlow was right. The only positive comment I can make about Ailanth us is that it can grow anywhere and seems to thrive in the polluted air of cities. Consequently, Tree-of-Heaven is the only tree knowri in parts of some cities. I wish Ailanthus was back where it originated along with Kudzu and Japanese Honeysuckle. If I could magically transport a Native American — knowledgeable about plants — from 200 years ago and have him stand beside me here — today — in Rappahannock County, he would be appalled at what we have done to his country. He would surely miss the Chestnut trees that have disappeared from the woods. And what would this Indian make of Ailanthus altissima? Photo Courtesy of Troop 200 AT CAMP: Some of the scouts from Boy Scout Troop 200 lining up for retreat at camp. A busy year for Troop 200 It has been a busy year for Boy Scout Troop 200. In late May, Troop 200 hosted the District Spring Camporee. A special thanks goes out to Mr. Wilson who loaned the use of his farm in Marshall. Also in May, adult volunteer, John Chadwick, held a running of the Emergency Preparedness merit badge. The event culminated with the scouts pretending that the phone lines were down. The scouts were mobilized to serve as runners to alert various people and businesses. The Horse-N-Hound, Flint Hill Grocery, Settle’s Store, Flint Hill Post Office and the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office assisted in this project. In June, Troop 200 held a bowling tournament. The winning scouts were Chris Graves, Zach Corbin and Jeremy Graves. Graves posted the highest score overall. July was time for the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department parade and carnival. Troop 200 won Best Youth Group in the parade. Troop 200 also supported the Flint Hill VFD by working the Hoopla Booth and providing trash detail after each night of the carnival. The last week of July, Troop 200 attended Boy Scout Summer Camp. The following boys attended camp: Jeremy Graves, Andrew Burke, Joe Peregory, David Riedel, Jeff Hudson, Zach Corbin, Daniel Pierson ai d Jonathan Clatterbuck. Thcst boys earned 24 merit badges at camp. Chris Graves worked in the camp kitchen during June and July. While at camp, he found time to %>am one merit badge and his BSA ; Lifeguard, Snorkeling, and Safe Swim certificates. Congratulations to j Andrew Burke and Joe | Peregory, who were voted into < the Order of the Arrow * Brotherhood by their fellow j scouts. While at camp, th( troop also earned a perfect score of 100 for the uniform inspection, and a score of 499 of 500 for campsite inspection and leadership to become ; part of the Rock Enon Elite. On Aug. 2, Troop 200 attended Scout Day at the Richmond Braves baseball game. All scouts and leaders dressed in scout uniform were admitted to the game free Upcoming events for the scouts include Scout Night at | school, Emergency Prepared- i ness Search and Rescue,, District Fall Camporee and Boy Scout Popcorn Sale. To ; join the Boy Scouts, contact Scoutmaster Gary Graves at ! 635-9601 or come to Scout Night. Troop 200 meets at ■ the Flint Hill fire hall on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. ?all Mums Color Beginning To Show Sunset Farm Same price as last year! £ t 4 25 Colors (some new colors) Dir: U S 211 adjacent to / Rappahannock County High School. behind Christmas Tree Farm Watch for sign l l\/ 987-8804 \Jg4~CtA,, Ages 3 to Adult Registering Students Now! Classes Beam August 31 —Call for information— (540) 349-9862 310 Broadview Ave.. Suite 203, Warrenton. VA Owner & Director Rcx'h'el Brown ‘ » In the market for a used car? 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-—-—JXappafjannocfe J&etosi— 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: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1998 Our View Road woes? County gets ready for annual review of Six-Year Plan As Sperryville resident Don Audette states in his letter below, the time of year for review of the county’s Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads comes up again in the next month or two. Last year there was considerable outcry and disagreement about the paving of Yancey Road in the StonewallHawthome District. People told the Virginia Department of Transportation and the board of supervisors that they felt sufficient notice had not been given about plans for secondary roads. The Rappahannock News subsequently did a series of articles on each district in the county, its roads, where they fit in on the Six-Year Plan and exactly what the plans are for improvements on each road. Don’t be left standing in the road this year. The time for residents to get involved again in this planning process is just around the bend. If you are concerned about the future of the road you live on plan to attend the meeting Oct. 5 or contact your supervisor. Their names and numbers are listed in Mr. Audette’s letter. Rappahannock Today vw ... jf-gwr1w ■1 «*miww«. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Carey Brogan’s kindergarten class at Rappahannock Elementary School settles in on the first day of school. 30 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 5, 1968 Miss Bonnie DeMent of Sperryville left Saturday, Aug. 31 for a year’s tour in Europe. She will live in Nottingham, England and travel extensively throughout Europe. While touring in France, Italy, Spain and numerous other countries, she will be purchasing antiques for her father’s shop, Fairlawn Antiques in Sperryville. William F. Moffett Jr. of Washington, Va. has been appointed Judge of the Rappahannock County Court as of Sept. 1, 1968. Mr. Moffett succeeds T. Carlyle Lea Jr. who resigned to become affiliated with Fray and Hudson Law Firm in Culpeper. Circuit Court Judge Rayner V. Snead made the appointment. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 6, 1973 The public is cordially invited to the dedication of Wakefield Country Day School near Huntly, followed by open house on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 7 until 9 p.m. W.E. Lynn Jr., founder and owner, extends a welcome. I 10 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 1, 1988 Jarvis L. Fletcher, of Rt. 1, Washington was graduated on Aug. 5 from the U.S. Army’s Basic Combat Training School. The eight-week course was conducted at Fort Benning, Ga. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fletcher of Washington. § *%« < Opinion VDOT’s Six-Year Plan: The process i TTTell, it’s that time of year { VV again, folks. There’ll be ' high-pitched cries from open windows at 3 a.m. in the morning; e-mails may be zipl ping about the county; people will be hurling themselves off the Sperryville bridge. The I cause? The annual review of, I and this is a mouthful, the county’s Secondary Road Improvement Plan and the 1999-2000 Secondary Road Improvement Budget. Some people take the county’s roads seriously and will be alert during the next few months. But ' 99 percent of the county will sleep through these coming i nights feeling, as someone i once phrased it, as secure as if 1 they were in the womb of an unborn lamb. This year, let’s approach the situation with some knowledge of the planning process. First, there are two categories I of state roads in the county. primary roads and secondary 1 roads (no Interstates are in the . county). The primary roads ; have numbers below 600, such ' as U.S. 211, 522 and Route 231. We are not concerned with them. The others are secondary roads and are numbered 600 and above, or 1000 and above if they are within a subdivision. Examples: Routes | 621, 1003, 630, 729. Each year ! in the fall, a public hearing is held on improvements to the secondary road system, plus its budget for the coming fiscal year. The process is not some arbitrary and capricious thing. Its legality is found in Section 33.1-70.01 of the Code of Virginia. Actually, the Code provides for two public heari ings'the first for a revision to ; the Six-Year Plan; the second for a review of the list of priorities plus the budget. But it alpo lets both meetings be combined, and the county has taken this option. Thus there will be only one public hearing. What is a road improvement? It might be improving a / line of sight distance (how far you can look down a road to see what is coming), paving a \ road, widening all or part of a road; improving drainage; |. replacing a bridge; improving a turn lane, etc. Currently, there are 31 projects on the Six-Year Plan, plus five others that head the fist as they are in the process of completion from last fiscal year (VDOTs fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30). The plan is revised each year as some projects are completed, so drop off the plan; while others may be modified , or have their priorities changed; and then there may be newly proposed projects. This year, the public hearing on revising the Six-Year Plan and its budget for 19992000 will be held on the first Monday of either October or November at the regular 7 p.m. meeting of the county’s board of supervisors in the courthouse in Washington, Va. This is the time when the people of the county can speak out to the full board and VDOT on their requests for road improvements (add projects, drop projects, modify projects, rearrange priorities, etc.). At the public hearing, requests are heard according to district. You stand up and state your case. Actually, this speaking out on road improvements goes on all year long. Individuals may call or write their individual district supervisor about road improvements at any time. Did you know you lived in a particular district? Many people don’t know that; nor do they know the name and phone number of the district supervisor representing them. Here they are: Hampton District, Mike Massie, 6753537; Jackson District, Ron Frazier, 937-5983; Piedmont District, Charles K. “Pete” Estes, 987-8951, chairman; Stonewall-Hawthome District, Bob Anderson, 987-8206; and Wakefield District, Roger Welch, 675-3686. Or people may communicate directly with VDOTs resident engineer, Bob Moore, 347-6443 on road improvements. After the above-noted public hearing meeting, VDOT drafts a revision to the SixYear Plan and its budget for 1999-2000. At the following monthly board of supervisors meeting (November or December), VDOT presents the revised plan and the budget to the board for further consideration. After these considerations are voiced, VDOT prepares the finalized Six-Year Plan and the budget for 19992000. This is presented at the third board of supervisors meeting (December or January), where a resolution is made by the board for adoption of the plan and the budget. So there are three monthly meetings in all, but the public has only one effective shot at things: at the first board of supervisors meeting. Since everything comes out in one shot during the public hearing, many people would like, say, a warning shot. The Six-Year Plan process does not provide for such. Perhaps the following might improve communications. Why not have VDOT hold a public forum prior to the public hearing so that known new project requests may be discussed, questions asked, and views expressed, all in a relaxed atmosphere? This seemed to work well last December, after the public hearing, when some people were upset over work on Yancey Road. Another idea might be to have all property owners along certain gravel roads vote on the nature of any improvement. Not every road needs to be paved. A properly widened and maintained gravel road, with use made of calcium chloride to reduce dust, mitigates speeding, commuter use, and it looks rustic. These factors might ultimately add value to property along such a road. A third idea might be for the board of supervisors to issue some general guidance to VDOT on where residents would like the county’s road system to go over the next 10 to 15 years: keep secondary roads rural in nature, minimize tree destruction, use traffic calming techniques where possible, etc. It is interesting to look back 70 years to see how two particular roads in the county evolved over time. On July 19, 1928, a public hearing was i held in Warrenton by the State Highway Commission to hear road improvement requests from the counties in the Culpeper District. The counties were heard in alphabetical order: 30 minutes each to state their case. Earlier, on March 1, 1928, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors had voted to ask, as part of its request, for an improvement on Slate Mills Road (Route 707) so as to have a good connector between F.T. Valley Road (Route 231) and the Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522). But this was a public hearing and there were some people who thought that Hawlin Road (Route 618) was a better connector. Both roads were then unimproved dirt roads. When the county’s turn came, the Slate Mills Road supporters squared off against the Hawlin Road supporters. The leader of the Slate Mills group presented his case saying he was backed by a large delegation from that section of the county. He turned to the audience and asked his delegation to rise. Practically the entire audience stood up. The Hawlin Road group went down in flames, but not before one of its members stated that one square mile of land in the Hawlin vicinity would produce more than the entire Slate Mills section. So how does Slate Mills Road look today, 70 years later, compared to Hawlin Road? Slate Mills Road went from dirt to gravel to being fully paved. It’s now a commuter route, with many speeding along on their missions. That’s its nature. Hawlin Road went from a dirt road to a gravel road. It is very tranquil to drive along, tree shaded, cool in the summer time, quiet, a truly rural road. That’s its nature. Times change, attitudes change: public hearings have an effect. This is the first of a twopart series on the Six-Year Plan. Next: the content of the Six-Year Plan. Don Audette Sperryville Letters Thanks to all I would like to thank everyone in the Sperryville Fire and Rescue, the National Park Service Rangers and several Good Samaritans for all the help and kindness shown to my husband, Michael Rose, after his accident at the falls at White Oak Canyon. The many hours given in his rescue and transport were a tribute to the excellent training and service of those involved. He has com pleted his hospital stay and is recovering. I hope no other family has I to go through such a trauma ^ and urge everyone to support * the National Park Service • • and fire and rescue services - * you never know when you may need their help. Again, thank you to everyone from our whole family. Paula & Michael Rose Berryville * Get involved! I have to confess one of the forces leading to the vision of the Grand County Festival and History Parade Rappahannock shall have on Sept. 26 was our recognition that awareness and unity are I fundamentally crucial to the health of our county community. We have stepped up our j campaign to encourage every community, town, church, civic organization to carry its banner in the history parade 1 and exhibit in the festival. Share this vision: every Rappahannock family and community, every church, every civic-minded organization, every business, participating in this event; becoming more self aware as each considers its heritage and stake in the county, and as each works to make a quality presentation as its participating neighbors and sister groups do likewise. Consider the citizens residing in and around our communities which have existed even to the extent of post offices as early as the 1800s: Slate Mills; Laurel Mills; Amissville; Hillsboro; Sandy Hook; Amissville; Gaines Cross Roads; Chester Gap; Rock Mills; Castleton; Hawlin, Black Rock; Scrabble; Flint Hill; Sperryville; Washington; Sandy Hook; Keysville; Woodville, and others. How many are you aware of? How many present day residents appreciate the value and contributions to the Rappahannock identity each of these communities « makes and have made? * We believe the process ‘ with which each of these « groups will necessarily ' undertake to collectively '* decide how they can best par- v ticipate in the event has the X rare opportunity of leading • many to a renewed awakening and self-awareness. : , And when we all come together on the day of the event and see our neighbors ’ and sister organizations \ together for a day of commu- > nity and fellowship, this " awakening and awareness shall be multiplied, and the county community will be more vital, cohesive and pre- ’ pared to recognize and shape ; what it wants for its future. * We urge you, we challenge you: throw your energies and God given talents into preparing your commu- I nities, organizations, and churches, to represent your • respective heritages and con- '■> *’ tributions to Rappahannock ' • at the first ever county festi- 1 val and history parade. v This deserves all the !' effort each can muster dur- | ing these crazy busy times. But when we’re standing on » that hilltop on Sept. 26, sideby-side all of our neighbors I* and all that we are, the banners of each one still waving, Z* we shall be a new community ** and there shall be a brighter tomorrow. See you there! I* Jeff Light, chairman,*Z Woodville Bicentennial-* Organization^ **•

Gateway From Page 1 The technique she followed was called POMR (Problem, Outcome, Methods and Resouces), and she explained each step during the process. During the discussion the most frequently mentioned items related either to traffic, parking, or a bike path. “Trucks and traffic,” said Joy Sloane, and she added that the police did not write tickets for cars parked along the road. When contacted later for comment, Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle said that often there is not enough space to park on the side of the road in the town and have a vehicle off of the travel way. Businesses and residents are frequently in conflict and parking needs to be at the top of the improvement agenda, he added. Bob Moore, resident engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation, further explained in a telephone interview that the total right-of-way for the road in the historic district is 30 feet, but only about 18 feet is paved. This is enough space for two lanes of traffic with a six foot parking space remaining. A ditch on one side of the street does not allow a “lot of room” for parking. “Sidewalks would absolutely not allow for parking,” he added. Jim Gannon, who recently bought the Church Mouse in the town of Sperryville, summarized many problems as relating to infrastructure problems: no sidewalks, a narrow street, poor drainage and an unusable pedestrian bridge. Robin Day, who lives in the town, was adamant about the traffic and parking problem. “I can’t get out of my driveway... Not all businesses provide enough parking,” he said. Pete Estes, chairman of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors said parking should be a major goal: Committe member Tom Junk said that unification of the highway community and village should be a goal. A bike path was mentioned a number of times. Loren Parker, owner of the Blue Moon Caffi, said that a bike path should be made wide enough to allow for other conveyances, like golf carts, for those who wouldn’t be able to walk the two miles from the town to Country Manor. Don Audette suggested applying for Transportation Efficiency Act-21 funds. These are available for a number of projects including enhancing facilities for bicycle and pedestrian traffic, lessening pollution from highway run-off and acquisition of land for scenic Camp From Page 1 and Arland Welch; The Inn at Little Washington; Rappahannock ' Lion’s Club; Rappahannock Homemaker’s; Sandra Jenkins and Maybelle Gil key. Dick and Gwen Hanson and Red Lobster of Manassas provided donations which enabled the coordinators of “Rappahannock Night” to give each participant a grass skirt and lei for the celebration, and Kathy Gangel donated stickers. Other monetary donations were secured to cover all the miscellaneous expenses involved in carrying out this Rappahannock tradition from: Eugene McCarthy; the Rappahannock National Bank; F & M National Bank at Flint Hill; American Cancer Society; Hackley’s Store; Amissville Baptist Church; United Methodist Women of the Amissville United Methodist Church; and E.G. Hackley. In addition, Donna Brune, owner of Persimmon Springs Florist in Huntly, made and donated lovely vases of flowers and a large centerpiece for the tables. All donations were sincerely appreciated. Plans for next year have already begun. Spillers Horae Feeds was the first company in England to manufacture textured andpelleted feeds and are currently the largest horse feed company in Europe. They have joined with Seminole Feed to produce a line of horse i feeds for the American market Meadow Herb - low energy, fragrant, textured feed containing 11% protein and 3% fat. 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He said the federal government provides 80 percent of the funding and the community pays for only 20 percent. He added that the process takes time and there is a Jan. 31 application deadline. Hunt Harris and Carol Lucking mentioned the lack of a community center, but transportation related problems were the problems that the group decided to try to solve. With Cornwell’s direction, the group listed outcomes for solving these, which would include slower traffic and a safer area, ability to walk easily from Faith Mountain to Country Manor, adequate parking and greater unification of the two ends of town. As a means to attain their goals, the group suggested working with the park, applying for Transportation Efficiency Act-21 funds, using a questionnaire to find volunteers and landowners willing to donate land, and having a fundraiser to restore the bridge and purchase land. After exactly two hours, Cornwell said that this concluded what she was doing. She stated that it was a more volatile meeting than previous ones due to the specific nature of the issues. Someday when she retires, she said, she hopes to come to Sperryville and walk on the sidewalks, ride on the bike path and picnic by the Thornton River. She received an ovation and sat down as the group continued their discussion about how and when to proceed with writing proposal for the T-21 funds. Junk was insistent that this needs to be a process including many groups. He encouraged all residents to participate in the process. Most notably the highway business people and the long-time Sperryville residents were not represented at the meeting, he said. He announced that Buck Payne is putting together a questionnaire and needs people to participate in writing it. Payne requested that anyone who wants to help contact him at 987-8303 by Sept. 7. PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540)829-0000 Payne said the purpose of the questionnaire is to involve the total Piedmont District and to find a small project that can be completed within six months. The questionnaire will be discussed and approved at the next meeting and sent out. The Gateway Committee will represent itself at a booth at the Sept. 26 Woodville festival. Anyone interested in helping should call Junk. Barbara Williams is organizing another booth at the Woodville festival, which will represent Sperryville’s retail merchants. 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1 'T-V* ;imjyy im'u" «. iiiiuuin»iironii)iiy)igi Church A Activities >• ■ - Hg County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 6 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. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Program at Mt. Lebanon Teenagers are invited to a fast paced and exciting program at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church that deals with sexual purity and the Biblical standard of excellence. The Keep It Simple - Say No, (KISS’N) program will be conducted in two Sunday afternoon sessions, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 from 5 until 7 p.m. each day. Because of the amount of time needed to prepare for each teenager participating in the program, the leaders will need to know how many teenagers will be in attendance. Please RSVP by Sept. 6 to Martha Wiles at 547-9957. 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. Revival at Bible Baptist Revival services will be held at Bible Baptist Church on Route 522 Sept. 6-13 with Dr. Wayne Thompson. The services will be held Sunday at 10, followed by worship at 11 and the evening service at 6.; Monday through Friday services will be held at 7:30 and Saturday events will begin at 3 with evening service at 6. All are welcome. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. i Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Benefit planned at Flint Hill Church A benefit bake sale fund raiser and hymn sing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Flint Hill Pentecostal Church. All proceeds will benefit the former pastor Rev. Bennie Duncan. Flint Hill’s current pastor Rev. Jack Campbell and members of the church encourage and invite the public to participate. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 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. Senior Day at Macedonia You’re invited to. Senior Citizen Day at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. Rev. Frederick Jones and congregation from Providence Baptist Church in Orleans will be guests. The day is sponsored by Gloria Myers and Rev. James A. Price is pastor of Macedonia. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Service at Beech Spring Services will be held at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church each Sunday in September with Timothy P. Dyke of Front Royal preaching. The service will be held Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. 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. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Morning Prayer II 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 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. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Labor Day greetings extended to all Have a safe, long Labor Day weekend! Donn Jones recently enjoyed a short visit from his sister, Mildred Zenger, of Juneau, Ala. During her stay, Donn and Valerie took her to Harpers Ferry where she had visited as a child. They ate a nice dinner at the Stadt Kaffee in Front Royal on their way home. Also during the week she visited with her niece, Courtney Poland and her children Crockett and Forrest in Midland. Lots of excitement and family fun was enjoyed at The Lazy S Ranch in early August as members of the Sher clan gathered for son Chip’s wedding. The Sher’s had daughters Donna and Cindy and their families, including grandsons Joshua and Caleb from Florida and brother Joe from Oklahoma with them for a week. Daughter Debra who lives next door with her husband and son, Gus joined her sisters and brother for the celebration. Son Chip and new daughter-in-law Kris were married in Fairfax on Aug. 8th. After honeymooning in St. Martin, the newlyweds are liv By GLENDA GUM ing in Centerville. Happy 81st birthday to Edward King who celebrated his big day on Monday, Aug. 31st. The Gum family enjoyed a cookout at my parents, Betty and Denzil Canfield’s home in Madison on Saturday, Aug. 29. Mom and Dad held their annual “cook-the-turkey-in-theground” for family and friends (folks, if you haven’t tried a turkey cooked this way, you have no idea what you are missing.) My sister, Lynette Wells of Pound, came in for the cookout and a short visit. We had lots of good food and fellowship followed by homemade ice cream and watermelon. Congratulations to Russell P. Martin, Cpl. HHC 2/3 of the Virginia State Defense force for being awarded the following on Aug. 6 by Bill Jagdman of The Virginia Defense Force, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Light Infantry Brigade of Warrenton: the Virginia Service Ribbon for duty in the Virginia State Defense Force for a period of one year; the Community Service Ribbon for service of eighty hours or more in his community and the American Legion Meritorious Service Ribbon for dedicated service with the post rifle team. On Saturday, Sept. 26 Woodville will hold the Rappahannock Festival and Regional History Parade. The parade will begin at noon and the festival will continue until sundown. Each town, community, church, civic organization and family is encouraged to participate. Enter your float and march in the history parade or set up an exhibit to take an active part in the festivities with your neighbors! You may register your float, entry or exhibit by sending your name, address and telephone number along with a description of how you would like to participate to: County History Festival, Woodville^; Va. 22749 or e-matf jntlight@summit.net. ,*i Reputable vendors and fop*; profit groups are welcome and will be asked to make a $30 donation to help cover necessary services. Dress and pre-. sentation should conform to! the historic theme of the event. Woodville is located od Rt. 522 four miles south of. Sperryville or 16 miles north! of Culpeper. For more infof-; mation contact D. Lee Hitt at; 987-3102 or Jeff Light at 987-. 9523. 2 The heat has really been; oppressive and the leaves are; dropping off the trees as if itwere Fall. Although I am glad; Hurricane Bonnie skirted! around us, I wouldn’t havir minded a nice soaking rain! ZHope the first week back i& school is a smooth and enjoys able one for students, parents! and teachers! And best of luck! to our bus drivers who have put up with our excited kids; for another year! !*| Looking forward to hearing; from you on how you sperit; your Labor Day weekend! Sperryville homes welcome visitors • The Administrative Board of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Mrs. Kim Kilby, Mrs. Phyllis Swindler, Mrs. Emma Swindler, Mr. Gray Armistead and Mr. Nelson Nethers. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited with Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis and family in Jackson, S.C. last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin. Services will be held at the Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church each Sunday in September at 3 p.m. Timothy Dyke of Front Royal will be speaking. All are welcome. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Billy and Barbara Wayland and Tiffany attended the annual Steam and Gas Engine Show at Somerset on Saturday. Tiffany Wayland was a Friday guest of Isabelle Eastham. Isabelle’s mother, Heidi took the girls to Manassas for an afternoon of By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 play. On Sunday Tiffany was a luncheon and afternoon guest of Vivian Hackney in Washington. Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens. City and Miss Heather Aylor of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs.<JRicky Pullen and Ashleigh of^Washington were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda visited Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins on Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins attended funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Buracker in Winchester and later visited Mr. Cecil Buracker in Luray. Monday evening guests in the Jenkins home were Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington, Ronnie Jenkins, Bryan Clark, Mike Garrett, Mrs. Angie Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Lang of Madison and Mrs. Lillie Corbin. Miss Linda Cave of Culpeper was a Friday guest. Birthday wishes go out to my niece Christal Jenkins, who celebrated her 13th on Saturday, Aug. 29. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle and Mrs. Margaret Berrey of Madison were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. Alvin Atkins. Dr. Thompson conducted revival meetings at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church last week. School lunch menus RCES Lunch: Sept. 7: Labor Day Holiday Sept. 8: Steak nuggets, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: mashed potatoes, green beans, chilled fruit Sept. 9: Hot dog on bun, nacho’s/cheese sauce, choose two: french fries, baked beans, sauerkraut. Sept. 10: Taco’s/bread sticks, chicken flavored rice, choose two: garden fresh peas, applesauce, chilled fruit. Sept. 11: Cheese pizza, gingerbread/glaze.choose two: buttered corn, fresh fruit, chilled mixed fruit. RCHS Sept. 7: Labor Day Holiday Sept. 8: Steak nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, green beans and fruit or french bread pizza and fruit. Sept. 9: Hamburger pn bun, seasoned curly fries, chilled fruit and cookie or pizza and fruit. Sept. 10: Spaghetti/garlic bread, steamed corn, fresh fruit or turkey sub, french fries and fruit. Sept. 11: Chicken pattie on bun, parsley potatoes, garden peas or cheeseburger on bun, hash browns and fruit. Brookside Restaurant & Gilt 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 Heeding Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” II 9 711 Wp«r Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 As we celebrate another Labor Day, it comes to mind just how much of our lives we spend in the workplace. Certainly the workplace must be a training ground for each of us...not just training for our jobs, but for our lives. At work, we have opportunities for personal growth. Whether it be interpersonal relationships, selfconfidence, or self-control, these are only a few of the countless lessons we can learn in the workplace. A positive attitude and an open mind facilitates daily possibilities for becoming a more spiritually mature individual Though reprimand is not as pleasant as praise, when received with positivity it too can be an opportunity for personal growth. August Wilson said, "Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.” Finally and most importantly, worship God each week. In His House you will find faith...in God and in your own possibilities. With faith your training is complete. 1:1* 2:1-22 *1-35 WtdnMday 1:1-31 Thursday 22 17-23:35 Friday ProvartM 24:1-34 Saturday 25:1-2* Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1998. Keister-Williams Newspaper Services. P 0 Box 8005. Chartoflesville. VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of & dot 161 Saunders St. • cuipeper foreign & domestic parts lestic pi t. • Culp (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper . Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Bob and Virginia Scott Scotts celebrate 60 wonderful years BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer » When you’re in your early twenties and in the exciting process of running away to get married, the farthest thing from your mind is what you’ll be doing when you’re in your early eighties. Funny thing, though, it doesn’t seem like sixty years ago. Time goes fast when you’re having fun. I’d be stretching the truth a bit if I said “it seems like yesterday,” but it’s still my favorite “long term” memory. I remember when Virginia Vass, already a “professional” radio actress and lead soprano for the new NBC Network and Bob Scott, promising juvenile of the Broadway stage,, drove, without air conditioning, from Hollywood through the desert to Yuma, Ariz. on Aug. 17, 1938. We woke up the first Baptist minister we could find who conducted the ceremony in his nightshirt, covered by his Sunday frock coat and, with his wife playing the portable organ and his daughter as witness, made it legal for us to become “Mr. and Mrs. Scott.” We even had a wedding feast, liver and onions, the only food left in the kitchen at the very modest hotel Del Sol. It was still 114 degrees F outside and not much cooler in the room. That was before someone discovered “global warming.” Sixty years later we finally arranged to get away for our honeymoon. It was worth all the waiting. We went to The Greenbrier in nearby White Sulpher Springs, W.Va. We celebrated our wedding in a manner to which we would like to become accustomed. Why in heaven’s name diu we wait so long to have a honeymoon? There always seemed to be some reason that we couldn’t “get away,” at least not both of us in the same place at the same time. Virginia was in Chicago with her NBC “Vass family” programs while Bob was waiting in California for James Thurber’s first and only hit play “The Male Animal” to take him back to New York. It finally opened and Bob played in New York and on tour for the next two years. Then Virginia became the featured vocalist on Gene Autry’s “Melody Ranch” out West and on tour, Marriage licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s ;t>ffice. ;! Harlett Earl Smith, Santa IBarbara, Calif, and Barbara Ida Meissner, Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis George Schaeneman III, Columbia, S.C. and Barbara Anne Yaegar, Columbia, S.C. f CHESTER GAP ROAD / ROUTE 610 S Rappahannock County Location and Design Public Hearing 1 ! Hearing: | Wednesday, September 9, 1998 * Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. | To be held at the Chester Gap Fire Department located at 42 | Waterfall Road (Route 660) in the community of Chester Gap in j Rappahannock County. j Purpose: ] To provide you an opportunity, in an open forum, to review and j discuss with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) rep• resentatives premliminary plans for the proposed reconstruction • of Chester Gap Road (Route 610) from 0.21 mile (0.33 kilomei ter) north of the intersection of Waterfall Road (Route 660) to j 0.20 mile (0.32 kilometer) south of Waterfall Road in J Rappahannock County. j Review: ! Maps, drawings and other data pertaining to the project are avail! able for your review at the VDOT Culpeper District office locat! . ed at 1601 Orange Road in the Town of Culpeper and at the j VDOT Warrenton Residency office located at 457 East Shirley Avenue in the Town of Warrenton. i, i i, l( I I I I. i i: £ ii ii i. * i i ii r i To review the above material, request additional information, or if you require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting, please call the Warrenton Residency at (540) 347-6441. Device for the Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-307-4630 Public Comments: Verbal comments will be taken at the hearing. Written comments and other exhibits relative to the proposed project may also be submitted at the public hearing or to the Department at any time within 10 days after the hearing. Relocation assistance, right of way acquisition, together w ith tentative schedules and construction information will be discussed. Vmt Virginia Department of Transportation Project: <)610-078-164,C-501 and then there was World War II, four years in the Army including two years in Europe. That was when Virginia played on Broadway in “Three’s a Family” and then as actress and an M.C. on Cliff Arquette’s “Glamor Manor” show. When the war ended the Scotts played together in two seasons of Summer Stock at Martha’s Vineyard and the Cape. That was a working vacation. Virginia got pregnant and gave up a good part in a Broadway play to have our son, Peter. The play closed in two weeks but our son has had a much longer run. Becoming a family of three eclipsed the idea of a honeymoon for years and years. We did sneak away to Victoria, British Columbia, to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 1988. We wanted to formalize our very quicky-elopement-yuma wedding by getting married again, with an Episcopal Priest conducting the ritual with old friends as witnesses, real church music on a pipe organ in an impressive cathedral surrounded by elegant ambiance. But still no honeymoon, till this year, at The Greenbrier. As we remember those very young kids just starting off in “Show Biz,” sixty years ago, we can still identify with them (if we avoid the mirrors). In reality, we’re still the same young actors, playing slightly different roles, with our makeup somewhat altered, Bob’s wig is thinner and grayer, Virginia’s nearly white, kind of like a “platinum blonde,” but we are very grateful that our long life together, especially in beautiful Rappahannock has become one continuous honeymoon (and still counting). 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Sunday .12 a m -8pm. 310 Broadview Ave. In the Old Ben Franklin Building 347-9918 mt Any New Release And Receive Any 2 - hildren's Releases f Upcoming Events Beahm family reunion set The 15th annual reunion for the late George W. and Nancy Bolen Beahm will be held on Sept. 6 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. “Please bring a favorite dish and drink to share and enjoy the day,” said a spokesperson. Utensils will be provided. Tutoring to resume LVA volunteers have resumed tutoring in Basic Language skills and for GED preparation. Any adult wanting individual tutoring should come to the Literacy Room located on the lower level of Rappahannock County Library. Tutoring hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays. For further information call 675-3502 or 937-4279. Old Hollow reunion set The Old Hollow reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. “Bring a covered dish and join us,” said an organizer. Artist s reception planned From Wresting to Resting in Handmade Paper by Nina Moore will be on display at Middle Street Gallery in Washington Sept. 4-27. An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate classes will begin Sept. 16 at Ki Theatre in Washington. Classes will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for juniors and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for adults. New students are invited to try the first class for free. For additional information call Betsy Toth at 349-0632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554. EMT class to be offered Emergency Medical Technician class will be offered at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Sept. 14. Preregistration is required. Call 635-8278 to register. Wharton family reunion A family reunion will be held at the Rappahannock Park on Sept. 5 for the families of the late Henry P. and Lillie M. Cloud Wharton. Friends and family are invited to attend and bring a picnic lunch. Democratic Committee to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold a meeting on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. For information call 987-8410. Registration underway A mindfulness approach to stress and pain, an eight week program will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., starting Sept. 8. For information and to register call Bonnie Ellis at 675-2099. Band members, parents to meet ; All members of the Rappahannock Elementary and High School Band and their parents are invited to a social at the skating rink in Culpeper on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Asparagus production to be discussed “Raising Asparagus for Home Garden or Commercial Production” will be the main topic of an educational farm tour open to the public at the farm of Richard and Joyce Abell on Saturday, afternoon, Sept. 19. The afternoon will begin with a discussion from 1 to 2 p.m., about how to use raised beds and row covers in the vegetable garden. Then, between 2 and 3 p.m. the tour will concentrate on asparagus production, including methods of pest and weed control. Between 3 and 4 p.m. the tour will be devoted to the problems and rewards of small fruits, such as blackberries, raspberries, persimmons, apples and pears. The Abells have a small farm which abides by the Ecological Production Pledge of the Virginia Association for Biological Farming, sponsor of the tour. The Abell farm is located at 325 Rock Mills Road. Call 987-8408 for further information. PTC) to meet Parent Teacher Organization will meet at Rappahannock County Elementary School Library on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. All parents and teachers are welcome. Cub Scout registration set Any boy in grade first through fifth who would like to ! join cub scouts may do so at the Back-to-School night Sept. ! 15 at Rappahannock County Elementary School at 7 p.m. | Registration fee is $4.20 plus $4.65 if you want Boys Life j magazine. For information call Joe Peregory at 937-6163. ! Ragged Mountain activities \ The following activities are either sponsored by Ragged • Mountain Resource Center or more information may be 1 obtained by calling Hunt Harris at 987-3366. J Thursday, Sept. 10: Training for “Rapid Watershed ' Assessment” as part of upcoming Upper Rappahannock • Tributary “Tours” with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ragged Mountain Resource Center, meet at ' Rappahannock Library from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 12: Second Saturday Hike Series with P.E.C. Board Member and Ragged Mountain Resource Center Director Hunt Harris. Robinson River headwaters in Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Run/White Oak Canyon loop. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: Sept. 3: Yoga at 9:30 a.m.; Therapeutic Massage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sept. 4: 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.; Sept. 5: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork/ Alexander Technique Lessons, walk-ins possible with Karen Loving.; Sept. 7: Nutritional Counseling from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m.; Sept. 8: Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.; Sept. 3: Herb Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 5 to 9 p.m. A herbal medicine series will begin Sept. 29 and continue until Dec. 1. It is recommended that the series be attended as a whole, course fee is $200. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. under the direction of Kathleen Maier. For information or registration on any of the above activities or other events at Rappahannock Healing Arts located at 11945 Lee Highway in Sperrvville call 987-7204. T

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C^Pick Your Own AEELES 33Vlb, • McIntosh* Red Delicious , • Golden Delicious Hi have peaches in September when other orchards art out! 1 Bring this ad to pick a FREE 1/2 peck ot apples. Cioud through V-13-VS. • FEARS Bartlett. Bcac * DAMSONS • GRAPES Fur Ming, jum.jd)F Moormont Orchards Rapidan, VA • 1-888-742-3788 Open daily 8a.m. to 7:30p.m. *No one admitted to orchard after 7.00 p.m * /-——> Legal Notices VI... ^ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to section 170-129 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 Supervisors for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. October 5. 1998 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #98-08-02 Application by Susan Nielsen to create a parcel of 20.598 acres from a parcel of approximately 231 acres Parcel to include existing migrant labor camp, and is defined by existing property line of adjacent parcels. Rt 630. and the existing farm access road. Tax Map 4. parcel 14A, zoned 'TVAgricultural. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the Rappahannock County Code A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16. 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o PO. Box 519. Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy -- Zoning Administrator 9-2, 9-9, 9-16-98 #211572 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 9, 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. Virginiq, 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 of 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 rnspect 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 8-5,8-12.8-19.9-26,9-2-98 #211240 Employment Full TifflO 31,3 Employment V,___^ CARPENTER For Rappahannock custom builder, desire to do top quality work essential. Tools, transportation, telephone required. 540987-3145 DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Call between 6 & 8pm, ask for Gus Harris 540-8256329 Healthcare RN - SUBSTANCE ABUSE #9044-01 18.75 hrs/wk at residential substance abuse facility in Culpeper. Must be Registered Nurse. S13.74 Apply with RRCSB application by noon, 9711/98. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA housekeeper/NANNY Live-in for widower & 2 small children ages 7 & 5 in Warrenton. Own car, valid license. CPR pref’d. PM 540347-5199 AM 5408908697 nurses Needed by The Pediatric Connection to provide home care for infants and children with complex medical needs. Become part of our pediatric Team! We offer a full benefit package, mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive orientation program. CURRENT POSITIONS NCLUDE: 2 full time D and N, 4 part time D and N, and perdiem D and N. Inquiries call 1-888-799-2120. Fax resume to 1-804-823-2444 or send to 1000 Allview Dr. Crozet, VA 22932. SCO *****T<tw> ' Employment CASHIER ' FT or PT, for evenings & weekends. Apply in person at: 5021 Lee Highway, New Baltimore. 540-341-4374 HOUSEKEEPER Part-time experienced housekeeper needed for 4 guestroom B&B. Must be available Sats & Suns, roughly 10:302:30. Additional hours flexible, max 10 hours total. Competitive wages. Call Cindy at 675-3207. Please have references available. Si NOW HIRING!!! 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Goodbye to a good friend BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Aug. 6, 1998 my cousin, Cora Frances Harris, nee Baldwin, died a victim of melanoma cancer. She was diagnosed with it in December and surgery was done. She recovered quite well from surgery in the first few weeks that followed. There were some enlarged lymph nodes detected under her arm but it was decided then to wait for awhile before doing anything, if anything at all. This triggered some fears in my mind but taking care of the immediate problem was foremost. ; In May she became ill, the family thinking she’d had a stroke. Being taken back to the University of Virginia Hospital and following some t$sts, tumors were discovered in her brain. ■ What the public probably knows but pays little attention to is that this form of cancer can be preventable. It’s a form of cancer, my friends, that doesn’t care who its victim is either. It is definitely a killer if not detected and treated quickly, while yet in its earliest stages. I know! I’m also a victim but was fortunate enough to “catch it” in time. At least the first time, now four years ago. *‘It started with a mole changing colors every few days. Of course, having a family history of various forms of cancer and being aware of the warning signs of skin cancer, I found early treatment. Notice, I said treatment and not cure. As of this date there is no cure, only prevention and precautions. I have learned some oncologists are trying to develop a vaccine but this is only in preliminary stages and only a small portion or ratio of the population has been treated or tested. Sun screens, hats, long sleeves, pants instead of shorts, are all precautionary measures for susceptible persons. Not over-doing it in the sun, especially when in or around water such as when at the beach is the best prevention. This was my mistake. Young, foolish, hardheaded and uneducated, now I’m paying the price for a few days of fun. If you’ve not seen anyone die from this form of cancer, well, it isn’t pretty. I sat with my dear cousin on Wednesday before she died on Thursday and the pain she went through was horrible. Morphine was administered frequently but seemed to do little to ease her. Please parents, you must be the guardian of your children. NOW! They are not aware of the future deadliness of this disease, but you can inform them and teach them now to prevent much pain, fear, heart ache and surgery later. This is my personal campaign, my war on cancer. Perhaps I should have started sooner. I’ve often regretted not being more persistent in Cora’s case. If I can just make one person listen, then maybe I’ve not completely failed. In my life time I've had the honor of being asked by families to be a pallbearer at a loved ones funeral. As I was with Cora, the honor was to be asked, but there’s no honor in dying so horribly or so young. Cora was only 63 and could’ve lived may more years. I’ve lost not only a cousin, but a friend. We’d often talk two hours or more on the telephone or when I’d visit. She was constant, never loud or boisterous. She, though, never a member of any church, attended and held to the doctrines of the Primitive Baptist. In her last hours, racked with pain, actually all during her last days, she bore all with grace. I never heard her curse or rant. Her words on Wednesday, constantly, were Lord have mercy. I feel He did when He took her from her horrible disease and pain. Moments before the final words were spoken ‘er you lay upon the bier, On that sultry August day, There came a cooling, gentle breeze across the hill, Pausing ever so quickly as it blew as quickly away. Then there was short of silence, no, a pause—so quiet and still, And echoing all about so everyone could hear, A hawk, circling above, it’s call eyrie and shrill. An impression came to my mind, That this could be nothing but your spirit released from its Earthly confines. Sailing now heavenward, calling out from on high, Oh! How sweet to die. Mrs. Gentry attends convention i Barbara Gentry attended a Ppstmasters convention in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from Saturday until Friday. V By POLLY AYLOR J 987-8136 fc . . . . . . ; I mk - , , ' II Flint Hill United Methodist Church homecoming services will be held on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jerry Campbell, former pastor as guest speaker. The public is cordially invited. i Mrs. Edna Lillard returned to her home on Friday from Overlook at Warrenton. Aubrey Lillard entered the Sunny Slope Adult Home last week. Visiting Mrs. Lillard on Sunday evening were Mrs. Mabel Lillard and Louise McCulloch. Mrs. Barbara Gentry with Engagement announced ! Cookie Wildman of Washington and Earl Payne of Locust Grove are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Ms. Wildman is currently employed at Baldwin’s Grocery in Washington. “Mr. Payne is employed by Jerry Umberger in Remington. • A late Fall 1998 wedding is being planned. Meeting planned for county church leadership A meeting will be held for the leaders of every church in the county on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodville Baptist Church. The purpose will be to discuss county-wide church participation in the County Festival and History Parade coming up on Sept. 26 in Woodville. ;; All churches are encouraged to send its leader or a representative to the meeting. For more information contact Pastor Alpheus Atkins, 9879583 or Rev. George O. Dean* a t}636-6088. her granddaughter Susan Scott and Alex Lopec of Washington, D.C. and Houghton, Texas had dinner at The Flint Hill Public House on Saturday evening. Tax reform: more changes for*j 000? 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Stop by the 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 Obituaries Clelia Miller Teacher Clelia Miller, 91, of Culpeper died Friday, Aug. 28 at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. She was born in Rockbridge County on Sept. 20, 1906 to the late William David Heizer and Anna Brownlee Heizer. Mrs. Miller was raised in Augusta County, she received her Bachelors Degree from James Madison University and taught in Augusta, Alexandria and Rappahannock Counties and later retired after twenty three years as an elementary school principal in Madison County. Mrs. Miller is survived by one daughter Luanne Murphy of Charlottesville; one son James Miller of Atlanta, Ga. and one sister of Woodstock. She is preceded in death by her husband G. Brown Miller who died in 1983. Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery, Sunday Aug. 30 with Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, P.O. Box 191, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Helen Compton AARP member Mrs. Helen Petty “Dickie” Compton, 73, of Culpeper died at Culpeper . Memorial Hospital on Aug. 29. She was born Oct. 21, 1925 to the late Dillard and Helen Petty in Culpeper. She was a long term member of the AARP, Alma Bragg Circle, and attended the/ Culpeper United Methodist' Church for many years. Mrs. Compton is survived, by her husband of 49 years, Milton Davis Compton; two daughters Susan Compton of Culpeper and Elizabeth Burke and her husband John of Brandy Station; three grandchildren, Charles, Joshua and Amanda Burke, all of Brandy, Station, as well as relatives in the Rappahannock area. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Crawfords welcome addition Tom and Tina Sowell of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. announce the birth of their daughter Kristan Dawn Sowell on Aug. 27. Kristan Dawn is a great granddaughter of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Tina Cobb Sowell is a granddaughter of Mrs. Crawford and the daughter of Don and Bonnie Crawford Cobb of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill and Mr. and Mrs. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperrvville. Residents are reminded of the celebration in Woodville on CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME | < ; 11190 James Monroe- Highway (Ri. 29 South) (ailpepci. \A < 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 < 1-800-924-1266 l f A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, $i Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors ^ Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Reap The Harvest of Your Labors Have a happy & safe Labor Day TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME Bryan E. Flecker, Manager 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia • 635-4186 Saturday, Sept. 26. The 1998 Norman reunion was held on Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. Those attending enjoyed the company and food. The extreme heat prevented some from attending, however, plans are underway for 1999. ■“ Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. iJnificiincj <^Woxdi by Randy Minter AN END IN SIGHT In a sense, life should be lived as il it were a raee. The tael that there is a finish line gives greater meaning to each step we take toward it. Without it. the raee is robbed of urgeney and meaning. Consider British novelist Muriel Spark's idea, "If 1 had to live my life over again I should form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death. There is no other practice which so intensifies life. Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one bv surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without an ever-present sense of death life is insipid. You might as well live on the whites of eggs." Despite the fact that we often chase visions of youth, for most of us. the fact that we move through the life cycle and that there is an end point, actually prov ides the intensity and beautv that makes life worthwhile. It's hard to remember this when dealing w ith death, but at limes, death offers just this window into life's preciousness. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME. 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we know how to help families dealing with the stress of loss. Please give us a call at 347-3431. or stop in and see us. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975

1 Program at Mt. Lebanon “Keep It Simple - Say No,” a program sponsored and conducted at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 until 7 p.m. Jane Calvert and Margaret Vance will be the leaders. Any teenager interested in attending this program please respond by Saturday with a phone call to Mrs. Martha Wiles at 547-9957. The Windmore Writers will hold their poetry and story reading on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the new Culpeper Library meeting room. Mrs. J.T. Dodson of Salem way and her sister Mrs. Krista Pritt spent Saturday with their parents, Elder and Mrs. C.W. Richards in Luray. Linden Bowman and other Valley Singers along with Rock Hudson and John Burroughs participated in the worship services at Novum Baptist Church on Sunday and a time of blessings was enjoyed by all. By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Joshua Waddell left last week to enter his freshman year at VCU in Richmond. Mrs. J.R. Peyton and brother John visited Elder and Mrs. Wayne Richards and Terry in Luray Tuesday evening. Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Cotton Miller who passed away at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community on Friday at the age of 91. At one time she taught in Rappahannock schools. Down Salem way w£ congratulate Matthew Benenson Washington notes Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were Tuesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walter in Bridgewater. Visitors Saturday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs, Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. Wednesday Mr. and Mr. John Schultz had lunch with Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centreville. Miss Amanda Brown, Miss Margo Haynes and Miss Bobbie Jo Brown shopped in Front Royal on Sunday afternoon. . Happy birthday to Mrs. Linnie Cummings of Flint Hill on Sunday, Sept. 6. Wishes also to Mrs. Tansy Frazier of Castleton on Monday, Sept. 7 and to Mrs. Emma Sue Amos on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo, Ms. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes, Rusty Smoot, Ms. Bonnie Cave and Daniel had dinner Saturday night at the Texas Steak House Restaurant in Winchester. A Super Pantry Program will be meeting at the Washington Baptist Church for seven weeks beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This project is sponsored by the local Extension Office and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Participants will learn about nutritional meals and healthy life skills. For more information call Jan Palmer at 6753619. • Mrs. Erma Jenkins and Mrs. Alice Butler spent several days recently with Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz in Bushwood, Md. Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean was a Monday overnight guest of Mrs. Alice Butler. Miss Alicia Butler of McLean and Mrs. Alice Butler were Tuesday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert in Salisbury, Md. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent several days recently with is mother Mrs. Alice Butler. Saturday, Sept. 26 the By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 town of Woodville will have a special celebration. The parade begins at noon and the festival goes on until sundown, rain or shine. Far more information call 987-9523. Many businesses and offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. All county and town offices will be closed, as well as the Rappahannock Library and the Rappahannock News. Have a nice and safe Labor Day weekend. who will be attending computer school near Roanoke, thanks to the Ruritan Club who awarded him a scholarship. Condolences go out to daughters and family of Mrs. Helen Petty Compton ( a former classmate) who passed away Saturday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Good Hope Baptist Church is having a car wash at Fant’s Amoco Station in Culpeper on Saturday and they would appreciate your support. Salem Garden Club held their August meeting at the home of Mrs. Doris Berry. Seventeen members and one guest were present. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. Mr. Shelvy Frazier underwent eye surgery on Friday at the Willis Eye Clinic in Fredericksburg. Birthday wishes are extended to my nephew James Knick, who celebrates on Friday and to Wilbur Glascock whose day is Labor Day. Belated wishes go to Ruth Peregory who celebrated yesterday. .{?•, Real Estate Directory •* • i ,• f ' T ‘ ' v * tt ' . H •>.; i\ * , 11 r al Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Anne Palmer Johnson and others to Mary A. Know, 3.98031 acres, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. William R. Hudson Sr. and wife to William Abernathy and wife, 18.3712 acres, Hawthorne District. $90,000. Richard D. Simmons and wife to Arthur B. Pullen and wife, 5 acres and 5.8277 acres, Piedmont District. $198,000. Virginia F. Atkins to William Bradley Williams and wife, 2 acres, Wakefield District. $55,000. RAPPAHANNOCK HOMES One mile from the town of Washington - Well kept and spacious home on ■5 acres traversed by creek. This 3 BR. 2 BA home is attractively decorated and has a lull walk-out basement with windows and roughed-in BA. Land is handsomely wooded with ample open space lor recreation. Oversized drainlicld for additions, satellite receiver, other amenities. Priced below county assessment at $153,000. Secluded country estate - Mature beauty inside and out. Superb floor plan for entertaining with oversized living room, dining room and country style kitchen. Separate pine paneled relaxation room with fireplace, wet bar and glassed porch overlooking (lowering shrubs to the mountains. Oversized guest room easily accommodates 4 single beds. 2 more BRs plus 3rd BR or study, laundry room. 3 Id’s & lull garage. Opportunity for peace and quiet m a natural setting. $249,000 Colonial Farmhouse with porches on front and side Large living room, formal dining room plus large family kitchen Master suite with dressing room, private porch and back stairs to family room. Town ol Washington location on pretty half acre w ith good .view s. Three small outbuildings add charm and work space. $175,000 Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Amy Sloane 987-8668 D|gr Real Estate III 291 Ciay St./Thc Theater Building, Wasliinutt >n, Viryinia 675-1373 . :L : ^ $k ■$,>? •..*<:<■. * . - - <» *■ i 5 * , - "v . ' '. , ■ S' ■ nwp m * * > ■ » .. ■;* i Vtl. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 :;Tlw3 •Am __® CrossLink ◄--—.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net m PIEDMONT ES LEGEND ■mamm 7*3APM s : • ««Hr r m $Id hi Wwci, $12 at the fee* Sidney Gottlieb and other, trustees to Joseph R. Adlesic, 5.7045 acres, Piedmont District. $62,000. 5.0724 ACRES in a private area, improved with a Rambler style home. 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, basement with playroom. Paved driveway. Shed with fenced area for a horse. A nice area for children. $134,000 9.4 ACRES, wooded, improved with 2 bedroom/and sleeping loft, great room, kitchen, and nice screened deck. Close to park. Long views from the deck. 4-wheel drive needed. Private. ^ $124,500 14.89 OPEN ACRES with mountain views and great neighbors. Ready to build on. $87,500 Rappahannock Realty Rt. 522. Mint Hill 22627 540-675-3414 ^ Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Inunwi AcUivss hup//Jeffery ni-kinJ coin Fitntis*haul*RcskLiuuilm( 'mwnchkil m ■ a Madison County "Woodlands" 5 HR, 2 HA country C !ontemporary on 57 7 +/- mostly wo vied acres iv/mm. views, springs it wildlife! Just S256,000. Call Hill. New Offering!! 5 HR, 2 HA Frick RamlMer on .71 +/- landscaped aere w/aN>vc-ground pool, e.irpott, desk it morel All tor $117,500. (kill Carl. ' "Blue Ridge Mountains Farm" Restored 5 HR, 2 HA 19th century Virginia Farmhouse on 46 +/- aero. 6 Office w/tull HA, stone FH, se'teened-tn dining area, garage it Kirn. Mill. St valley view'll $410,000. Call Lisa. "White Oak Hill" 2 Story pre-Civil Wat home on 1 +/• acres. 2 chimneys, 6 FI’s, heart pine tl.sirs it more" Renovated (inside it out) approx. S yrv ay. >. $179,900. (kill Carl. Exceptional Country Acreage!! 26 +/- mostly open, rolling acres w/intn. views, springs it a creek! $98,500. (kill Hill. "Crest Hill Farm" 1 H +/- acre mm. tarm w/re'torahle 5 HR, 4-5 HA Victorian Farmhouse near Nat'l lit. Lind is open it wooded, fenced, has stream it a pond. REDUCER"1 $425,000 (kill Lisa. Rappahannock County Covington River Frontage-9.6 +/- wooded acresw/stream it road frontage. REDUCED to $49,900 (kill Lisa. Culpeper County New Offering! 56 +/-" acres in 2 parcels. Mostly wooded. IVvelopment potential! Less acreage available. $1 50,000. (kill Lisa. EQUAL > HOUSING J OPPORTUNITY aii real estate advertising in tms 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 tele-, phone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-543-8294. j .rt _. _’ — M Sperryville Realty; James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office MAIN STREET, Sperryville, 2 bedroom home, eat-in kitchen#1 bath, central heat. $65,000 < * WATER STREET, Sperryville; lots of space in this 5 bedroom; stone home, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, large lot, outbuilding. $118,000 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/barn & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. TWO ROOM and bath frame Cabin, 5.1 acres, stream, pond site, nice area of county. $75,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 CONVENIENT VILLAGE PROPERTY RIGHT PRICE Eighteen hundred sq. ft. Rambler on full basement. Country kitchen with table space, beamed and paneled family room. Situated on two acres on private road behind Hackley's Store. $134,900 m The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 Hawlin Road. Splendid Contemporary of 10 rooms with a 20'x3O' sun space/party room overlooking 2 small lakes and the Blue Ridge Mtns. Large 30'x60' equipment - shed/workshop. Great privacy yet accessible. $540,000.