Rappahannock News, September 9, 1998

Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents 121st Year ... No. 36 Rappahannock News Start Photo/Jan LaValley The view from the hill overlooking the vineyard at Sharp Rock Vineyards which celebrated its first wine festival Saturday. The event was deemed a success by owners Marilyn and David Armor and, if the turnout was any indication, by festival goers as well. See story, Page B1. ■%>' . ■ • - , --------- - - ... - ■ ■ ■ - .. ... Lighting the torch at RCHS By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Rappahannock County High School students returned for their second day of classes this year, they expected something different, and judging from comments they were pleased. The staff and students joined in a day of team building, a theme that will carry on for the rest of the school year and, possibly, for the rest of their lives. When the students arrived on Sept. 1, they were divided into four teams of mixed ages. Each team was given different colored T-shirts to wear. On the shirts was printed a graphic and the theme of the day: “Light the Tbrch — Respect, Care, Help, Share.” Students participated in four activities during the day. In the auditorium, a team watched a multi-media presentation entitled “Light the Tbrch” which used contemporary music and images on three large screens. The fast paced montage stressed the importance of wise decision making. True-life stories, some of them tragic, sent the message that poor choices can be costly. “Life is a steady stream of choices” and “We are responsible for our actions” were two of the themes presented. The program challenged the students to light a torch for others in need. Steve Monfort from the National Zoo Conservation Center in Front Royal spoke to groups in the gym about his work and personal journey. He said he applied to veterinary school three times before he was accepted, and he is now a leading researcher in his field. He used slides of his childhood and adolescence to underscore the idea that hard work and commitment led him to where he is today. He encouraged students not to think that success comes only to the lucky few. Throughout the day small group discussions about school improvement were led by Mary Anne Biggs See SCHOOL, Page A3 Old Rag Bulletins Headwaters will hold a Fall Forum, “Ballfields, Bricks and Bonds,” on Sept. 29 at RCHS starting at 5:30 p.m. with tours of the proposed athletic fields and featuring speakers who will discuss the county vocational education plan, the RCHS proposed building expansion and expansion funding, beginning at 7 p.m. The second Rappahannock RoughRide will be held Sept. 19. All proceeds benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic. For information call Merrill Strange, 937-5858 or Jean Lillard, 675-7171. Happenings | This Week ; * • Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. the ARB meets at the town hall to consider: an extension to Peter Kramer’s building; improvements to a utility building • * owned by Patrick O’Connell; an exten•; • siOn to Jeff Butler’s house; and a new \ < sign for Rare Finds. ? * • Sept. 10, training for "Rapid ;Watershed Assessment” at the library from 12:30-3:30 p.m. ‘ • Sept. 11, James P. Gannon will dis. I cuss his book, “Irish Rebels, Confederate - Tigers,” at the library at 8 p.m. • Sept. 12, 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. Call 987-9402 or 547-2010 for info. • Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. the Tbwn Planning Commission work session in the town hall. • Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m.County Planning Commission meets at the courthouse. Rappahannock Newt P O Boa » Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Humans andanimals compete for habitat By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer This is the first of a three-part series on animal population trends and migration. State wildlife biologists from the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, scientists from Virginia Tech, and the U.S. Forest Service, teamed to conduct what Dennis Martin, state Black Bear Program Manager, calls “one of the largest animal studies in the country.” The Cooperative Allegheny Bear Study, now in its fifth year, ' is a comprehensive, multi-faceted investigation aimed at providing information to help wildlife managers evaluate and predict population trends. The study is expected to take eight to 10 years to complete. Additional funding has been contributed by approximately 35 private and industry organizations, including the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, the Virginia Bear Hunters Association, and timber companies. Shenandoah National Park wildlife biologist Jim Atkinson added that SNP is working to develop a cooperative agreement with the state to study first bear, then whitetail deer, in the park. “Studies, so far,” he said, “have been rudimentary, dispersaltype studies. The animals’ seasonal movements are poorly understood. We have to look beyond the park.” Atkinson estimated that it would be two to three years before a project actually gets underway. “We’d like to meet (the state) halfway,” he explained. “Funding is an issue because the technology involved is very expensive. An eight county area accounts for 50-60 percent of the statewide bear harvest each year. At the park, there is no hunting so the bears have a protected habitat, but (the animals being killed) are our bears that are coming from Shenandoah National Park. Deer and bear are not aware of the political boundaries between private undeveloped forest land and the park.” Nearly 800 bears were taken last sea Virginia deer harvest Rappahannock News Staff Graphic/Kim Gross son out of an estimated 3,5004,500 bears statewide. “We can show that numbers of bears have increased over the last decade," said Martin. The deer harvest is holding steady right around 200,000 head. This doesn’t include many of the deer killed by automobiles that go unreported. Development Affects Humans and Animals Increased development, whether new subdivisions, theme parks, industrial centers or shopping malls, makes headlines wherever it occurs. Clevenger’s Comer in Culpeper, Waterfield and Wal-Mart in Fauquier, Disney in Haymarket, even the proposed sewer system in the Town of Washington, have been calls to arms in and around the county. Most people recognize that increased development often dramatically changes their way of life, causes striking environmental adjustments, and increases stress as they are forced to adapt. Many people also admit that not all development, nor all change, is “bad.” Only some consider how major environmental change affects their animal neighbors whose habitat will also be altered. Over the past decade, as human population increased and development opened See ANIMAL, Page A5 Used car business booming By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock New* Staff Writer If you are looking for a reliable used car or truck you might be worthwhile to stop at Mountain View Auto on Lee Highway. The business is a sideline of Brett Boyce who started it in May, and he has sold so many vehicles he joked about hiring someone to help if business gets any brisker. Boyce couldn’t have found a better location in Rappahannock than in front of Mid State Electric. Actually, he got into the car business because Mid State Electric replaces its sales and delivery vehicles fairly often. When they were displayed on the roadside by the entrance to the shop, they sold almost immediately. He thought a car business there would do well and he was right. Not only the location but his choice of vehicles has helped his sales. Boyce buys vehicles from dealer auctions that are primarily 1992 and later models with low mileage, thus avoiding many problems that come with higher mileage vehicles. He wants his customers to be pleased and he seems sincerely concerned that the vehicles he sells are reliable. He backs them up with a 30-day or , 2,000 mile warranty. Sm CAR, Pag« A5 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom CARS TO GO: Mountain View Auto on Lee Highway is a sideline for Brett Boyce who started the business in May.

District Court Docket The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Sept.l and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Robert Edward Amos: DUI, $250 fine, six months in jail, 90 days to serve, ASAP, driver’s license suspended six months, court costs; VASAP restitution of driver’s license, violation, continued 18 months. Douglas Scott Little, driving on a suspended/revoked license, no driver’s license, $100/75 suspended, $30 cost, failure to appear capias, $500 fine, suspended, $2 cost. Gregory Evan Miller, 63/45, $54/30. . , Carla Theodore, 44/25, driver improvement class, review Dec. 8, $30 cost. Douglas Carter Paget, failure to comply, continued to Oct. 6. Angela Faye Scroggins, failure to pay costs and restitution, continued to Oct. 13. Derek James Johnson, DUI, reckless driving, $250/50. Scott Alan Ewer, 73/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/30. Elmer Earther Foster Jr., 51/35, continued six months, March 2, $30 cost. Laurie Householder Mehler, 61/45, $48/30. Robert Allen Owens Jr., 67/25, $100/40. Everett Randolph Smith Jr., expired county sticker, $35/40. Peter Shane Larson, sexual battery, continued to Oct. 6. David Christopher Gaines, reckless driving, vehicle not under control, reduced to improper driving, $25/30, no driver’s license, complied with law. Arthur Lee Gallahan, driving on a suspended license, no driver’s license, $500/450 suspended, $30 cost. Patricia Sue Adams,' 72/55, $51/40. UPEN hOR HEGISTRATION 5>EPT. /-lb Classes Begin Sept. 22 Vint Hill Village Green Recreation Center Ages 4 - Adult Class Days: Tuesday & Friday Call lor information: (540) 347-6894 Alter 5 p.m , please leave a message al: (703) 749-3390 Qybft&AA iCclty • 20 years performing professionally • 14 years in Northern Virginia Cecchetti method - Advanced level teacher's certificate ■ Co-Director of Cross Roads Dance Project Instructor: Cynthia Kelly (shown in photo) i i III iy for students enrolled at Vint Hiih Chauncey Norris Aldrich, failure to yield right of way, $30/30. Sarah Robinson Alexander, 71/55, driver improvement class, review Dec. 15, $30 cost. Dawn Marie Asper, 69/55, $42/30. Charles A. Atkins, 70/55, $45/30. James Badro, 73/55, $54/30. Scott A. Baker, 74/55, $57/30. Samuel H. Banks, 72/55, $51/30. Michael D. Bass, reckless driving, 80/55, $125/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Johnny Earl Blue, reckless driving, 80/55, $125/30, no seat belt, $25. Gerald Roger Bruce III, 74/55, $57/30. Christopher Cramer Burn, 71/55, driver improvement class, $30 cost. Ever A. Cabrera, 69/55, $42/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Lee James Canfield, false statement on firearms application, continued to Oct. 20. Charles August Carlson Jr., 72/55,v$51/30. The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: Aug. 31: 12:16 a.m., possible stroke, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 1:43 a.m., search and rescue, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 5:37 a.m., structural fire, Town of Washington, Chester Gap VFD; 7:36 p.m., unconscious person, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Sept. 2: 9:30 a.m., sickcall, Route 231, Etlan, Sperryville VRS; 2:58 p.m., sickcall, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Sept. 4: 3:50 a.m., mutual aid, Route 600, Madison County, Sperryville VRS; 4:06 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 7:15 p.m., mutual aid, Route 635, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD. Sept. 5: 1:23 a.m., possible stroke, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 11:21 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and VFD and Washington VFD; 7:39 p.m., chest pains, PermaTreat PEST AND TERMITE CX)NTROL Free Inspection Serving Rappahannock, for Over 30 Years Call 829-0000 U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 10:13 p.m., asthma attack, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD. Sept. 6: 11:42 a.m., traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS; 1 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 670, Madison County, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 4:30 p.m., sickcall, Route 601, Madison County, Sperryville VRS. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during the past week: Aug. 31: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; cruelty to animals, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 628, Flint Hill; harassing communication, Route 669, Amissville. Sept. 1: susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington, also Route 626, Castleton and U.S. 522, Woodville; damage property-private, Route 622, Washington. Sept. 2: burglary-no forced entrance, U.S. 211, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/inci["Shooting Match1] Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Department Every Friday Night - 7:30 Route 638, 3 miles south of Route 50 in Clarke County 12,16,20 Gauge Guns No Sleeve Guns (Not responsible tor accidents.) n n A natural feel for the outdoors, quality casuals from Wool rich® “Tundra Forest* sportswear from Woolrich; casual adventurers in woodsy shades, 22.00-92.00. 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School From Page A1 Laurie Marshall, John Kiser, Beth Hilscher and Dave Gillis. Students talked about what they liked at RCHS and ways that the school could improve. When asked how many planned to attend college less than half of the students raised their hands. Work on programs to help train those students not college-bound for careers was suggested. Positive points mentioned were the small environment, closer relationships among students and teachers than in larger schools and good teachers. Students suggested healthier lunches, air conditioning, more attractive decorating and more help and encouragement in applying for college. Alumnus Andy Nichols organized a ropes course requiring trust, cooperation and teamwork in problem solving. One of the activities was an imaginary lava pit where students had to devise a way to get all the members across using only logs individually too short to reach firm ground. They also had to lead two blindfolded teachers across, which was no easy feat on wobbly logs. They succeeded in not only crossing the “pit,” but earning their teach. ers’ trust and gratitude. A number of adults besides . the faculty and administration Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn TEAMWORK: The ropes course required trust, cooperation and teamwork in problem solving. helped Nichols. Roseanne Sharp, Hazel Zinn Day, Ozzie Pace, David Gangel, Buck Payne, Tom Wolfe, Bryant Lee, Bob Anderson apd Jan Makela volunteered for the ropes course. “It was deeply gratifying to see the number of adults who volunteered their time to help make this day possible. Some of them missed a day of work to be there for the students. That speaks loudly to the commitment in the community for our schools,” said English teacher Cindy Cumins, one of the program’s leaders. Actually, Cumins had an idea on her way home from Myrtle Beach this summer. She had just attended the National Effective Schools Conference at Myrtle Beach, which was sponsored by the Greeve Foundation grant. At Shepherd’s play seeks local actors and singers Calling angels, shepherds and all who love the spirit of Christmas. In recent years, one of the j-ichest and most memorable .'events of the Christmas season in Rappahannock has been the community production of “The Shepherd’s Play” ;at Ki Theatre. This year, Ki Citizens sought :for watershed committees The “Friends of the Rappahannock,” the Ragged Mountain Resource Center and • the Piedmont Environmental i Council are in the process of organizing citizen committees •in the upper Rappahannock .tributaries to help increase ‘awareness of water quality and -Quantity in the region. > These committees are vol- untary, and will focus primarily on “hands-on” educational ^programs such as streambank ’.tree plantings, water monitorwing of macro-invertebrates, ‘hikes, canoe trips, guest educators for schools and libraries, field trips to farms, marinas and floodplains, and anything that communities as a whole . wish to work together on ‘regarding the invaluable • shared resource of water. Project coordinators are John Tippet, director of the - Fredericksburg based “Friends”, who may be reached at his Rappahannock riverside . pffice, 373-3448, website "http://www.cybercity.com/for, •Hunt Harris, P.E.C. board • member and director of the ; Rappahannock based Ragged .’Mountain Resource Center, ,987-3366, website http://www.oldway.com/rm.htm ’•; and Chris Miller, president of ; PEC in Worrenton, 347-2334, l website http://www.pec-va.org. «; Anyone wanting informa' tion or interested in participating should contact them at .* jmy time. Theatre and the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community are joining forces to bring the magic of this 14th century nativity play to the local stage for its sixth season. The play was originally enacted by German villagers, and in that tradition, Ki and RAAC invite and encourage you, members of the community, to take part in the production. Needed are singers, ethereal angels, earthy shepherds and crusty innkeepers. There truly is something for everyone. Back by popular demand is the dynamic team of Jean Elizabeth ' (formerly Jean Falk) as director and Beth Levick as music director. The beautiful music Levick has adapted for the play will feature a chorus of singers and an instrumental ensemble including cello, hammered dulcimer, flute and harp. Weekly rehearsals will begin the first week in October, and the performance is scheduled for the second weekend in December. If you would like to be a part of “The Shepherd’s Play,” or if you would like more information, call Elizabeth at 675-1518. ?all Mums ‘ ' ‘■j-. ;•• ' , Color Beginning To Show Sunset H114.S Farm •a;v7T-'^>—, Same price as last year! 25 Colors (some new colors) Dir.: U S. 211 adjacent lo *" / Rappahannock County High School, behind Christmas Tree Farm Watch for sign 987-8804 Riding Lessons Beginning Soon! Classes Begin Monday, Sept. 14th Call now to enroll Openings for beginners through advanced. 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One of the keys to an excellent school, they discovered, was a school climate that encouraged everyone to contribute to learning. RCHS , principal Jack Raines liked Cumin’s idea and lent his support, then other teachers became enthusiastic and soon parents joined in the planning. One student commented, “It was awesome... a great way to start the year. I got to know a few students as well as new teachers better than I did before. I also learned how important team cooperation can be.” Raines said of the day, “It’s the first time I felt the students had a chance to come back, mingle with friends, make new ones and work toward a common goal. I thought it was tremendously successful.” Shorin-Ryu OKINAWAN KARAJE Wednesday at Ki Theatre Gay St., Washington, VA Junior Classes, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Adult Classes 5:30 - 7 p.m. Student of the Month Tony Payne 9th grader RCHS Son of Denise Dodson While his peers were enjoying their time off from school this summer, Tony Payne spent most of his studying engineering and math at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Payne, who had always excelled at mathematics, has been selected by the John Hopkins Math and. Verbal Talent Search each year since fifth grade. He has placed higher than the average college-bound senior on SATI. When information came from Johns Hopkins about the ODU program he applied and was accepted. Only 35 students from all over the United States were accepted for the program which was an intensive four weeks. The Engineering and Science Preparatory Program at ODU’s College of English and Technology was a combination of math, physics and engineering. Although very modest about his achievements, Payne has given a lot of thought to a career and had wanted to be a math teacher at RCHS. Now, however, he thinks maybe he’ll gear his talents more toward engineering. He is very interested in the planning and study of interstate and intrastate highway systems. He has always had an interest in maps and topography, he said. Last year he received an academic award for algebra, he has received certificates from Johns Hopkins and this summer received a certificate from the program he attended at ODU. Payne also enjoys working with computers and says he’s looking forward to studying math, specifically geometry, this year. Tony Payne with his ODU certificate. LAND USE Land use and revalidation forms have been mailed. If you are in the land use program and have not received these forms please contact our office. Revalidation forms need to be signed and returned by November 1, 1998. 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——&appafjannocfe jSetoai— 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 9,1998 Our View Take part RoughRide benefits all, county history involves everyone In the next several weeks, two important events are planned in the county. On Sept. 19, the annual Rappahannock RoughRide will take place. The RoughRide benefits the Fauquier Free Clinic, a nonprofit volunteer organization which provides primary health care and dental services to individuals and families in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. It provide $4 worth of health services for every $1 raised and the doctors, nurses, phai^nacist, dentists and administrative personnel volunteer their time. It also offers free van service from Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Va. This is truly an organization and event worthy of. support and there is still time to get involved. If you can’t participate in the event itself, you can support the clinic. For information on the clinic or the RoughRide call Karen Flikeid at 347-0394. The other event, in which everyone has reason to be involved, is the Woodville Bicentennial Parade and Festival set for Sept. 26. This event affects everyone in the county and surrounding counties since it celebrates the history of the area back to 1798. Already over 75 participants have signed up for the parade and Senator Kevin Miller and Delegate Jay Katzen have responded and plan to be there. Residents should plan to be there too! Call Jeff Light at 987-9523 for information or e-mail him at jntlight@summit.net. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom June Compton gets ready to serve lunch at Ben Venue market last week. From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 12, 1968 Emory and Wallace Russell of Russell Bros., Inc., Flint Hill were in Baltimore, - Md. last Thursday for a preview of the new 1969 models of Chrysler and Plymouth automobiles. Russell Bros, is the local agency for Chrysler and Plymouth, and the new models will be on display there Sept. 19. Pouring rain which started early Tuesday morning dumped 3.85 inches of water in the Washington area according to the official weather gauge at the home of Miss Ruby Jenkins. Tim Kilby of Sperryville will enter his senior year at VPI and his sister Tish has returned to Hartford, Conn, for her second year of graduate work at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Lucio Kilby. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 13, 1973 “Go Day, Come Day, God Made Sunday,” a film made in Rappahannock, will be shown at the Sperryville fire hall Sept. 14, 15 and 16. This movie, with local people as its stars, was filmed in various locations in Rappahannock with sides trips to Culpeper and the Metropolitan area. The film was produced, directed and edited by Sidney Platt of Alexandria with Don Nicklason of McClean listed as executive producer. The showing is at 8 p.m. each night with admission at $1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. , Girls basketball teams have been organized at Rappahannock County High School, both varsity and junior varsity. However, these teams are experimental and must be established and participate in intrascholastic activities for two years before becoming affiliated with a league. Miss Ann Spieker is coach for the girls groups. , 10 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988 Norma Jean Whorton Shaw of Flint Hill has joined the staff of WINC radio, in Winchester. Mrs. Shaw joins WINC as evening news anchor/general assignment^ reporter. She is also Community Affairs Director for both stations. Mrs. Shaw is the wife of Matthew D. Shaw and the daughter of Mrs. Thurman F. Whorton of Flint Hill. Experts estimate, according to the Virginia Division of Litter Control, that • 250 million tons of solid waste is thrown away each year in the United States. One ton of solid waste, experts report, ' equals one-quarter of a ton of coal or one barrel of oil. If all solid waste were converted to energy, they add, the amount created would supply the residential and commercial lighting needs of the nation. Opinion Let’s look at content Last time, we covered the process used to develop and update the Six-Year Plan for Secondary Road Improvements and its budget for the subsequent fiscal year. This article covers the content of the plan. Currently, the Six-Year Plan contains 31 projects that are scheduled for completion between 1998 and the year 2005. Each year, completed projects drop off the top of the list, and newly approved projects usually go to the bottom of the list. This year, there are also five additional projects, the zero-series, which precede all others, these being projects from prior fiscal years that are being completed or that involve certain countywide VDOT efforts. Liet s look at tne current secondary road improvement projects. They are listed in priority ordeF, with zeroseries at the top. The asterisks indicate that part of a gravel road is being paved. Also note the use of a twopart effort for the construction of any new bridge. The first part deals with putting in new approaches to the bridge; the second part with the construction of the bridge itself, but one project number is used to cover both efforts. Of the over-all total of 36 projects (five zero-series, plus the 31 others), 44 percent deal with the paving of 14.89 miles of gravel road, 31 percent with improving curves, sight distances, etc., 19 percent with the construction of seven new bridges and six percent with the preparation of plans for two flood control efforts. Specific detail on each project ip available at the library. Although people may request all sorts of secondary road improvements, there is not an endless supply of money. The county gets only a small share of the overall secondary road improvement money from Virginia. There are two major pots of money: the unpaved road fund, and the regular construction fund. The unpaved road fund is a sacrosanct fund. It is 5.75 percent of the transportation budget taken right off the top after federal requirements have been met. The money is doled out according to Rappahannock’s portion of unpaved road compared to the state’s total, hut 50 or more vehicles must use such roads each day. Out of a total of 106.47 miles of unpaved roads in the county, 50.86 miles qualify. This is 0.08 percent of the state’s total, so the county gets 0.08 percent of the unpaved road fund. Last fiscal year (1997-98) this was $247,680. The second pot of money, the regular construction fund, is shared out according to Rappahannock’s area and population versus the state’s figures. This factor is Weighted, though, 20 percent for area, 80 percent for population. The county has 215.73 square miles and a population of 6,900 (VDOT data). The state has 34,200.39 square miles and a population of 4,140, 935. The county’s share comes out to be 0.259 percent, and in fiscal year 1997-98 this was $532,012. Total money available was thus $806,692. In general, our Six-Year Plan involves about $4.7 million. It is interesting to note that at the current rate of paving gravel roads, say 15 miles according to the plan, it won’t take long to wrap up the 51 miles of unpaved roads we had a year ago. Don Audette Sperryville Secondary Road Improvement Projects No. 0-1, Rt. 616, Pave 0.40 miles of Castleton View Rd. off Rt. 671* — completed No. 0-2, Rt. 617, Pave 0.60 miles of Castleton View Rd. between Rt.s 615 and 616" — completed No. 0-3, Rt. 620, Pave 1.25 miles of Five Forks Rd. off Rt. 621* — completed No. 0-4, Rt. 621, Pave 1.80 miles of Yancey Rd. going east off Rt. 231* — completed No. 0-5, All, General: traffic services, pipe installation, seeding, etc. — completed No. 1, Rt. 621, Pave 1.10 miles of Yancey Rd. going west from US. 522* — Aug.-Nov. ‘98 No. 2, Rt. 614, Pave 0.50 miles of Gid Brown Hollow Rd. south of Rt. 623* — Oct.-Dec. '98 No. 3, Rt. 616, Improve sight distance on curve: Castleton View Rd. west 617 — Sept.-Oct. ‘98 No. 4, Rt. 626, Pave 1.0 mile of Whorton Hollow Rd. just north of Rt. 619* — Aug. ‘98-June ‘99 No. 5, Rt. 626, Paving, drainage, sidewalk on Mt. Salem Ave., Gay St. to Main St. — Sept.-Dec. ‘98 No. 6, Rt. 662, Improve sight distance at intersection: Hillsboro Rd./U.S. 522 and Rt. 662 — Sept.-Dee. ‘98 No. 7, Rt. 614, Pave 0.50 miles of Keyser Run Rd. going west from Rt. 622* — Oct. 98-Dec. ‘99 No. 8, Rt. 600, Improve curve on Woodard Rd. between Rt.s 1001 and 667 — July -Dec. ‘99 No 9, Rt. 638, Drainage and sight distance on Grimsley Rd. just south of Rt. 647 — Sept.-Dec. ‘99 No. 10, Rt. 729, intersection, curve, turnlane on Richmond Rd. at Rt. 615 — Sept. ‘99-May ‘99 No. 11, Rt. 681, Improve curve on Rolling Rd. at 0.40 miles west of Rt. 231 — Oct.-Dec. ‘99 No. 12, Rt. 610, Pave 0.40 miles of Chester Gap Rd. just west of Rt. 670* — Oct. ‘99-June 00 No. 13, Rt. 648, Pave 0.35 miles of Jefferson Rd. from Rt. 611 to dead end* — Nov. ‘99-June 00 No. 14, Rt. 619, Pave 1.50 miles of Lizzie Mills Rd. from Rt. 626 to 618* — Mar.-Aug. 00 No. 15, Rt 680, Pave 0.79 miles of Dennis Rd. from Rt. 626 to dead end* — July-Dee. 00 No. 16, Rt 622, Pave 0.50 miles of Rock Mills Rd., Rt. 626 to east of 626* — Apr.-July ‘01 No. 17, Rt. 601, Flood control plan for 0.90 miles on Peola Mills Rd., Rt. 602 to 707 — July-Dee. ‘01 No. 18, Rt. 707, Flood control plan for 1.39 miles on Slate Mills Rd., Rt. 231 westward — July-Dee. ‘01 No. 19A, Rt. 1002, New bridge approaches for Thornton River on Water Street — July-Dee. ‘01 No. 19B, Rt. 1002, New bridge over Thornton River on Water Street — July-Dee. '01 No. 20, Rt. 614, Pave 1.0 mile of Gid Brown Hollow Rd. north from Rt. 623* — Sept. ‘01-Apr. ‘02 No. 21, Rt. 707, Improve curve on Slate Mills Rd. at Rt. 644 — July-Dee. ‘02 No. 22A, Rt. 612, New bridge approaches for Thornton River on Old Hollow Rd. — July-Dee. 02 No. 22B, Rt. 612, New bridge over Thornton River on Old Hollow Rd. — July-Dee. ‘02 No. 23, Rt. 626, Improve sight distance and curve on Scrabble Rd. south of Rt. 616 — July-Dee. ‘03 No. 24, Rt. 729, New approaches to bridge to improve curves and sight distance on Richmond Road for 1.0 mile, south of Rt. 622 — Aug. 03June ‘04 No. 25A, Rt. 620, New bridge approaches for Thornton River on Fletcher’s Mill Rd. — Aug.-Dec. ‘03 No. 25B, Rt. 620, New bridge over Thornton River on Fletcher's Mill Rd. — Aug.-Dee. ‘03 No. 26A Rt. 645, New bridge approaches for Rappahannock River on Hackley's Mill Rd. —Aug. ‘03-Apr. ‘04 no. aba, mi. ms, New Driage over Rappahannock River on Hackley’s Mill Rd. —Aug. ‘03-Apr. ‘04 No. 27, Rt. 616, Pave 0.80 miles of Castleton View Rd. just west of Rt. 617* — Dec. 03-Apr. ‘04 No. 28A, Rt. 646, New bridge approaches over Moss Creek on Dodson Rd. —July ‘04-Dec. 04 No. 28B, Rt. 646, New bridge over Moss Creek on Dodson Rd. —July ‘04-Dec ‘04 No. 29A, Rt. 729, New bridge approaches over Battle Creek on Richmond Rd. —July '04-June ‘05 No. 29B. Rt. 729, New bridge over Battle Creek on Richmond Rd. —July ‘04-June 05 No. 30A, Rt. 633, New bridge approaches over Battle Creek on Battle Run Rd. -r Oct. 04-July 05 No 30B, Rt. 633, New bridge over Battle Creek on Battle Run Rd. — Oct. ‘04-July ‘05 No. 31, Rt 626, Pave 2.40 miles of Long Mountain Rd., Rt. 627 to 622* — Aug. ‘04-June 05 Letters Camp a success We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who played a part in this year’s Rappahannock Night at Camp Fantastic. Once again, it was a huge success! The committee — Sandra Jenkins, Marie Davis, Ester Settle, Janet Makela and Mike Mahoney — were invaluable in planning this event. Charlotte Turnmeyer and Karla Miller did face painting and Blues Fuze provided the music. The many restaurants, individuals and civic clubs who made donations include: Bleu Rock Inn; The Flint Hill Public House; Pizza Hut; Melting Pot; Appetite Repair Shop; Mountainside Market; Blue Moon Cafe; Muskrat Haven; The Country Cafe; Hackley’s Store; Ben Venue Market; Sandra Jenkins; Maybelle Gilkey; Marie Davis; Jan Makela; Ester Settle; Arland Welch; Tommy . and Bonnie Williams; The Inn at Little Washington; Frank Huff and the PepsiCola Bottling Co.; Rappahannock Lion’s Club; Rappahannock Homemakers; American Cancer Society; Rappahannock National Bank; F&M National Bank at Flint Hill; Persimmon Springs Florist (Donna Bruce); Dick and Gwen Hanson; Red Lobster of Manassas; Amissville Baptist Church; E.G. Hackley; United Methodist Women of ■* the Amissville United Methodist Church; and * Kathy Gangel. We sincerely appreciate allthe donations that make this annual event possible. We feel very fortunate to be able to ; participate in Camp Fantastic. * Bev Atkins and. . Jan Palmer,* Co-coordinators. Support appreciated : Sharon Scott of Amissville, who sustained serious injuries in a traffic collision earlier this year, is presently undergoing rehabilitation at the Woodrow Rehabilitation • Center in Fishersville. This will be concluded Sept. 25 and she will return to her home. Sharon remains paralyzed in her right hand and arm. With the help of a brace, she is able to walk fairly well. She has regained some of her speech, though this is limited. She will be unable to return to her nursing position in Culpeper. The Scott family appreciates the overwhelming response to the Sharon Scott Fund which was established ' following the accident. These ; monies have, and are now providing financial assistance for her until court action con- • ceming the wreck is completed and disability funding becomes a reality. The generous response of area residents and the dedication of fellow fire and rescue ’ personnel in and around Rappahannock and other groups which held benefit events has been astounding. ; Sharon, Sheila and Mrs. Charlotte Scott thank each of! you. Sarah Latham Amis8ville SUBSCRIBE TO THE R.APPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338.

Virginia Black Bear Harvest Animal From Page A1 larger tracts for housing and communities, more and more people moved into bear, deer, and other large mammal ranges throughout the state. Police reports and highway statistics record the results of the most critical humananimal interaction. DGIF Director William I. Woodfin Jr., explained that “we understand that hard scientific data is not the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions bears. However, for the sake of the bears and those who take a personal interest in them, we are openly and energetically seeking the objective data that will add up to an accurate and truthful picture of the black bear populations in Virginia.” “We do not have man-eating bears in Virginia,” noted Woodfin, “at least not in recorded history. There are no grizzles in Virginia. And anyone who understands the true nature; of wildlife knows that the wrong kind of human contact may not only be troublesome for humans, like getting bitten by an animal you should not be trying to pet, but can also be extremely disruptive and damaging for the animal.” DGIF and Virginia Tech publish a quarterly report on Car From Page A1 He said he has had more experience with trucks, especially four-wheel-drive ones, and they sell well in Rappahannock. He prefers Ford trucks and the other domestic makes. As for cars, he said he likes the reliability of foreign models, especially Honda. His success at making good choices at auctions has a lot to do with advice he got from friends who have been in the business much longer. He is modest about his knowledge of cars, and says his expertise is in electric motors. Boyce, 26, says he’s not trying to make a living on the car business. His “real job” is at Mid State Electric where he has worked since it opened in 1991. The company employs 20 people in refurbishing industrial motors. Raised in Amissville, he now lives near Washington with his wife Cindy and 7year-old son Brandon. the study’s progress. Since the team began trapping and tagging bears in 1994, they have trapped and handled about 900 mature bears, and 350 additional nuisance bears, not counting more than 100 cubs. For more information on the CAB study, contact Martin at (804) 248-9360. 1 WEEK ONLY igsaf* Limited Models &.Cpjl Selection ELECTRIC RANGE Select Model * EVEN MQMNtNS OT371 BAKING Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: fiappahanrwck News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 Elsewhere in the U.S. .$27.°°/year Name __ Address __ City_ State Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: i^UMhamoct Netus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS OUAddteaa: New Address: The Rappahannock Mm* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, 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 News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Author to speak on “Irish Rebels” at library Author James P. Gannon will discuss his new book, “Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers,” at the Rappahannock Library on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. The writer will tell the story of the South’s forgotten Irish Confederates who made up the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, an infantry regiment composed mainly of Irish immigrants from New Orleans. The regiment fought in Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s famous Confederate corps in Virginia, including battles in Front Royal, Winchester, Kemstown and other locations up and down the Shenandoah Valley. The regiment also marched through Rappahannock County in June 1863, passing through Woodville, Sperryville and Washington before crossing . Chester Gap on its way to battles in Winchester and Gettysburg, Pa. Noted for its fierce fighting as well as its rowdy behavior in camp, the Irish regiment arrived in Virginia in June 1861 with more than 900 men in its ranks, and surrendered with Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, with only 55 survivors remaining. About twothirds of the regiment’s men were foreign-born, including the Irish and one company made up of German immigrants. Along with his talk, Gannon will show slides which include photos of officers and enlisted men of the regiment, battle flags, scenes from New Orleans, and pictures of various battlefields in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania where the regiment fought during the war. 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. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 September 9, 1998 Photo of Sperryville Courtesy of Louise Rudasil O'Bannon Photos of Washington Courtesy of the First Washington Museum THEN At left, a view of Sperryville from Red Oak Mountain and above, a view of the Town of Washington from Menefee’s Mountain, both taken earlier this century. History in the making as festival draws closer By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County, with the town of Woodville leading the way, is doing something very big this fall. On Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon until sundown, the county is hosting a Regional History Parade and Festival. Events will include historical floats, civil war reenactments, living history presentations, a variety of musical entertainment and a host of other surprises. The history parade will begin at noon at the northern end of Woodville and each town, village, community, organization, church, etc., is challenged to make sure it is represented. The Town of Washington has perhaps the longest history Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom AND NOW Washington as it appears today from the hill at Mount Prospect. of those villages and towns in the county. It was surveyed in July of 1749 by George Washington — hence its name. The village had a population of about 250 when it was established in December of 1796 by the General Assembly as a town. The town was incorporated in 1894 as a municipality. In 1835 the town contained: the newly erected county buildings, one academy, 55 private residences, four mercantile stores, two taverns, one house of worship (for all denominations), four blacksmiths, four carpenters, two saddlers, one hatter, one tanner, two wagon makers, three tailors, four shoemakers, one cabinet maker, one silversmith, three milliners, one plasterer and bricklayer, two large manufacturing flour mills, a female seminary, four attorneys, two physicians and a population of 350. Thom’s Tavern was “the” place in to be in 1845. It is now Avon Hall, the home of William Carrigan who graciously loans the site every year for the town’s July 4 festival. The tavern was on the site of what is now the Rappahannock Medical Clinic and was later moved to its present location. Mud used to be a big problem in town until the streets were tarred and gravelled in the 1920s, blood hounds were used to trail inmates when they broke out of the county jail and the town hit the national media when it elected an allwomen town council in 1950. There are many, many other interesting facts about the history of the Tbwn of Washington as there are about the other villages in the county. Sperryville, for example, was first mentioned in records of Francis Thornton Jr. of Fredericksburg. He was the grandson of Francis Thornton of F.T. Valley fame and his first wife was Jane Washington Thornton, sister to George Washington Thornton from whom he inherited the land around Sperryville. The name may come from a man named Sperry who may have built the first house there, although there is no record of that in the tax records, or may have been the operator of the stage house, in which case he would have been sent by the stage company, or may have been a friend of Thornton’s. By 1880, the village boasted four churches, seven distillers, two hotels, one manufacturer of wool, four general stores, one saloon, 10 com and flour mills, three tanners and one physician and by 1890 had a population of 350. Wine fest was a “grape” success By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer How does it feel to succeed where Thomas Jefferson failed? Ask David and Marilyn Armor, owners of Sharp Rock Vineyards which celebrated its first wine festival Saturday. Located at the foot of barrels which gives it a “nuttier” flavor, imparted to the wine by the wood. The cabernet is a blend of 60 percent cabernet sauvignon and 40 percent cabernet franc — a sort of Bordeaux style says Armor. “It’s dry, very smooth and mellow with a bit of Ola nag Mountain on the Hughes River, Sharp Rode Vineyards spicy Very aftei able.’ taste. drinkThis were planted in 1992 and bottled its first year was a very good one for vmaige mat year. This is the first big event for the winery. “In terms of what I wanted it to be it’s been that,” said Marilyn Armor, owner with her husband David. “We got people who are interested in wine and got a real cross section of people here. It was interesting to see how many people came early or late. It was a good experience in terms of getting my feet wet. I learned a lot and it was controlled which is what I’d hoped for.” The Armors sent a limited number of announcements out about the event locally and to people who have visited Sharp Rock B&B or the winery in order to keep numbers down for this first festival. The vineyard offered three wines this year — a chardonnay, chardonnay reserve and a cabernet. The chardonnay is barrel fermented in older French oak barrels and has what David Armor terms “a fruity, very aromatic aroma ... It goes well with all kinds of food.” The chardonnay reserve is fermented in new French oak vineyill us, Armor said, because of the hot summer, very little rain and cool nights now. He won’t predict for next year but has made improvements at the vineyard during 1997-98 and has replanted. By the year 2,000 he says the vineyard will be full grown and fully producing — about 30 tons of grapes for five acres of vineyard. Next year will also see another wine added to the inventory. “This year was our first vintage for sauvignon blanc. We’ll have about 50 cases. We’ll make it in semidry style, it will be our only semi-dry style,” Armor said. “We have added a winery storage area, a cooling room to chill wine for events such as this one and to chill the grapes after the harvest and a tasting room.” They’ve also added more barrels for more wine production. “When we finish with producing the sauvignon blanc it will give us three basic wines with four grape varieties.” In the future they may add more sauvignon blanc, he said, but they want to sell it for several years beforehand to see Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley GROWING WINERY: David Armor serves festival goers and arranges sales of wine in the new tasting room at Sharp Rock Vineyards during Saturday’s wine festival. The winery now has a website and can be reached via the Internet at http://sharprock.wisecarver.com. how it does. They may also keep a larger percentage of their grapes in the future, he said. The wine festival will be an annual event which, if this year is any indication, will continue to draw crowds to the vineyard. Festival organizers offered such delicacies as French yogurt cheese, havarti with dill, French brie, Vermont chevre, venison sausage, smoke salmon and French bread for sale and consumption. Snacks and coffee were provided free. And the sounds of Doc Russell and The Blades of Grass Bluegrass Band (one of Southside Virginia’s oldest, continuously performing bluegrass bands) was music to everyone’s ears, young and old. They played such favorites as “Rocky Top,” Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” “Salty Dog,” “Orange Blossom Special,” and “House of Gold.” Bob and Julia Read of Winchester designed Sharp Rock’s award-winning logo last year and also designed their website. “Wineries have to bring people to the winery to be really successful. That’s what we’re trying to do. We’ve worked to get the essence of what Sharp Rock is — it’s always a very personal thing to design a website like this one.” Sharp Rock Vineyard may now be accessed via the Internet at http://sharprock.wisecarver.co m or call 987-9700. The village began a decline in 1911 with the closing of the Smoot Tannery but got a boost in 1918 from the opening of the Rappahannock Evaporating Plant, road improvements in the 1920s and ‘30s and then the opening of Skyline Drive. Currently, the Gateway Committee is working to preserve Sperryville’s history and plan for its future — which ties in well with the plans for the county-wide festival in Woodville. The list of participants is growing daily. Parking and admission will be free. Vendors are being asked to make a $30 donation to offset the necessary services. There is still plenty of time to get involved. If you would like more information call Jeff or Theresa Light at 987-9523, or e-mail jntlight@summit.net. Donations may be made to the Woodville Bicentennial Organization, 4646 Sperryville Pike, Woodville, 22749. WAITING FOR RIDER: Gay Street before paving. Theatre season opens An enticing program of drama and music marks the upcoming season for The Theatre at Washington, Va., whose new schedule has just been announced. The season opens on Sept. 19 with “Benchley Despite Himself,” a oneman play about the life and art of humorist Robert Benchley. The play was written and is to be performed by Benchley’s grandson, the professional actor Nat Benchley. The second dramatic performance of the season brings Interact Theatre back to Little Washington, with Catherine Flye and Friends, and their production of “Joyce.” This is a witty entertainment of music, monologues and song celebrating the life of the British comedienne Joyce Grenfell. The performance is scheduled for Nov. 7, with a matinee on the following day. Music at The Theatre this fall covers a wide range, from chamber music, to Celtic, to jazz, and concluding with seasonal cnorai music m uecemDer. The Smithsonian at Little Washington opens its seventh season of chamber music performances at The Theatre with a musical “mini-festival” covering the weekend of Oct. 10 and 11. The Axelrod String Quartet performs music of Haydn and Brahms on Saturday evening Oct. 10. On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11, the Smithsonian Chamber Players continue their “Brilliance of the Baroque” series, which proved so popular at The Theatre last season. Six members of the chamber players, several of them long-standing favorites of The Theatre’s audience, will perform works by Telemann, Rameau, Couperin and Bach. Later, on Oct. 24, the mood switches to Celtic music, with the welcome return of musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton. Their concerts in Washington, D.C., as well as at The Theatre are regularly sell-outs. Jazz has proven to be extremely popular at The Theatre. Well known in jazz circles, though new to Little Washington, are the celebrated guitarists Jack Williams of New York and Jimmy Bruno of Philadelphia. They are journeying from their home bases to team up for a jazz concert at The Theatre on Nov. 14. In addition to the live performances it presents, The Theatre has long been the venue for the film series presented by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community, Films will he shown on two Fridays each month. The Theatre’s audiences are primarily composed of people who live close by, in Rappahannock and in the adjacent counties of Fauquier, Culpeper and Madison. In addition, The Theatre draws visitors who come from farther afield, from all parts of the D.C. metropolitan region, and beyond. Visitors often combine a performance at The Theatre with savoring the culinary delights to be found at inns and restaurants in the vicinity, or a stay at a local B&B, or simply a tour of the historic Town of Washington and the surrounding mountains of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre’s full fall schedule, along with a listing of suggestions on where patrons may dine, shop, stay, etc., in and around the town, is available by phone, 675-1253 and by e-mail: TheatreVA@aol.com.

Church A Activities County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 13 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperrvville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. f Revival at Bethel Baptist The Bethel Baptist Church of Amissville will be in revival Sept. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We welcome your presence as we join family and friends to celebrate God’s blessings,” said a church spokesperson. Rev. Forrest L. Freeman is pastor of Bethel and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Revival at Bible Baptist Revival services are underway at Bible Baptist Church on Route 522 and will continue through Sept. 13 with Dr. Wayne Thompson. The evening services will be held at 7:30 and Saturday events will begin at 3 with evening service at 6. All are welcome. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bluegrass gospel sing set A bluegrass gospel sing will be held Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Breedon Pavilion at Waterlick Independent Church grounds in Waterlick, just off Route 55, between Front Royal and Strasburg. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 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. 13 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Bible College to offer class Washington Bible College will begin its fall 1998 Adult Education semester at its extension campus at Culpeper Christian Assembly on Monday, Sept. 14. The first course is from 7 to 8:10, the second course follows at 8:20 to 9:30. Courses are held each Monday until Nov. 16. Registration is held the first two weeks of the course. For more information call Tom Russell at 399-1201. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Fall Schedule & Sunday School Begins Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Sservice/Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Anniversary wishes to Boston residents Great wishes go out this week to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford Road and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cubbage of Fletchers Place, all of whom will be celebrating wedding anniversaries tomorrow, Thursday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Rhoda Brown Carter and her family upon the loss of her mother Mrs. Virginia Brown, who died last Tuesday as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Sympathy is extended to the family of Harry Rutherford of Castleton Mountain Road, who passed away at Oak Springs Nursing Home in Warrenton on Tuesday at the age of 89. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton and daughter Carolyn of Clover Acres and Mrs. Jeff It BACTau 1 By MARIE F.AtKINS 987-8802 Peyton and daughter Kamry Leann spent Saturday at Kings Dominion. Miss Serena Waddell and brother Joshua are both attending Virginia Commonwealth College in Richmond. Several members of the Dennis family (the late Rev. Benton Dennis) were in Madison Sunday to attend their 39th family reunion held this year at the Milbern Country Club. The Windmore Foundation will present Jerry Zee and Friends concert at the Windmore Amphitheater at Griffinsburg on Sept. 20 beginning at 3 p.m. For information call 547-2555. Sunday is grandparents day and all of you out there who have grandparents please give them a good word or deed showing that you love them. Quite a number of members and friends attended homecoming at Nethers Lighthouse Tabernacle on Sunday. Miss Shelley Timbers, A June graduate of Rappahannock High School is attending Lord Fairfax Community College. Make your plans now to attend the Regional History Parade and Festival to be held in Woodville on Saturday, Sept 26. Please call Mrs. Light all 987-9523 for any information.) Belated birthday wishes go out to Michael Cannon of Castleton way, who became A teenager on Saturday. Area residents are invited to the dedication of the future* site of Germanna Community College to be used as economic development on Wednesday oij Winery Road, Culpeper. Next Friday, Sept. 18 thd monthly singing and pickin party will be held at Salem Fire Hall beginning at 7 p.m'. The public is invited and as 4 special note if you haven't seen and heard Dolly Parton’s imitator, you’ve missed a treat. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Community saddened by Jennings death Our community is saddened by the loss of Mrs. Doris Jennings who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, one day after her 102nd birthday. Her family had planned an open house for family and friends to drop in with their well wishes and to visit with Mrs. Jennings’ 100 year old sister, Miss Lilia Tolbert. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. The Rappahannock Parent/Teacher Organization is scheduled to meet on Sept. 9 in the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s library at 7 p.m. All teachers and parents are invited to attend and be involved. By GLENDA GUM 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-mail jntlight@summit.net. Reputable vendors and for profit groups are welcome and will be asked to make a $30 donation to help cover necessary services. Dress and presentation should conform to the historic theme of the event. Woodville is located on Rt. 522, four miles south of Sperryville or 16 miles north of Culpeper. For more information contact D. Lee Hitt at 987-3102 or Jeff Light at 9879523. • Boy Scout registration is underway for boys in first through fifth grade during the back-to-school night on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at th$ Rappahannock • County Elementary School. Fee is $4.20 with an additional $4.63 to receive Boys Life magazine: For more information contact Joe Peregory at 937-6163. Thank you for your news, and enjoy the beautiful weather! Mrs. Brown celebrates 91st birthday Mrs. Catherine Brown celebrated her 91st birthday on Aug. 28. Mrs. Brown was honored with a party on Aug. 30 at her home. Those helping her to celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkins of Luray, Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brown and Travis and Ms. Beverly Reed, Kayla and R.T., all of Winchester, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Mrs. Judy Deal and Jamie of Hume, Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown and Jay, the latter’s mother Mrs. Mae Schmitt and Julian Brown and Jason. We wish Mrs. Brown a belated happy birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh hosted a cookout on Monday, Labor Day. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, James, Christal, Tom and Tom and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale, all of Washington, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Crystal Fincham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, all local. 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 i By CATHY PULLEN 987*8740 speaking. All are welcome. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany were Maria Roemer of New York, N.Y. and Claire Hanna and son Jordan of Ashbum. i Belated wedding anniver? sary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson who celebrated seven years together on Aug. 31. Mrs. Catherine Brown spent last week with Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner in Gaithersburg, Md. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton who celebrated hers on Aug. 28. . Don’t forget to send in you local news! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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They can influence young lives as they tell them of the past and have the time to share their thoughts about the present and the future. May God bless grandparents everywhere as we worship this Grandparents' Day. They've earned it, for parenthood came first 7* if if If if if 7* Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Psalm 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Kings 1 Kings Job Scriptures Smart by The American Me Society Copyugrt 1996 KMto-WiUiams Newspap* Sarvtcw. P 0 Bcu 8006 ChirioltesvUe. 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Washington notes By RUTH CLARK , 675-3608 On Saturday Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters Amanda &nd Bobbie Jo, Margo Haynes and Ms. Bonnie Cave enjoyed the day at Kings Dominion. The Woodville festival is drawing near so make plans and mark your calendars to attend this fun filled day, Sept. 26. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and Eric in Centreville. Happy birthday to Rayner Snead on Friday, Sept. 11 and to Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. on Sept. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg were Labor Day guests of his mother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter Michelle of Alexandria visited his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and all had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill was a Sunday evening visitor of her mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Friday guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. Have a good week and call me at 675-3608 when you have news for this column. Concert Association begins new season BY LOUISE MCCULLOUGH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Continuing a tradition of top professional entertainment at the lowest possible prices, this area’s Community Concert Association is again offering five attractions in its 1998-99 season. Appearing at Culpeper County High School will be The Meridian Arts Ensemble of five brass instrumentalists in classics to jazz on Sat., Sept. 12. Then, The N. Y. Theatre Ballet dances to the music of George Gershwin on Saturday, Oct. 10 followed by the renowned Brothers Four in folk songs of America on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999. The Kwon Sisters from Korea will be heard in classical violin and piano on a Sunday matinee, Feb. 28. The season closes Satuday, April 24 with An Enchanted Evening: The Music of Broadway, sung by Lee Lessack and Joanne O’Brien. Admittance to the series is by season subscription ticket only at just $30 per adult for the entire season. All K-12 children within a subscribing family may join for one $10 fee. There are other categories with special benefits for those who may wish to be benefactors. All subscriptions include free admission to several additional concerts held at reciprocating CCAs in Manassas and Fairfax. To order a subscription, send check to Community Concert Association at HC72, Box 231, LOW, Locust Grove, Va. 22508. For more information of a fully descriptive brochure, call Helen Ziemer at 9375450 or Louise McCullough at 540-972-7101. J Marriage license issued \ The following marriage license was issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Jon E. Brandon, Sperryville and Linda C. Coit, Sperryville. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call ft7.i-HM.tH. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper IV 825-1037 Wednesday Nieht • ABEBBEsd '. 1ABNS. - i,‘ tcs Prime Rib $11.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /t> Potato & Onion Rings cP JL\J« s v5 A HOST FAMILIES NEEDED I so ha I\l)l KS Make ihis year the most exciting, enriching year ever for you and your family Share your world with a younp foreign visitor from ahrnad Welcpme a hiph school student. 1 ft-IM years old. from France. Spam. Holland, tlcrmanv. Sweden. Thailand Mexico, or Kussia as part of your I’amili lor a school year and make an overseas friend fiir life. For more program information or to select your own exchange student from applications with photos, please call Cheryl Schoonmaker at 540-338-2833 Marcy at 1-800*785-9040 »• 'Kill III Kll X< .1 is \ II Mill III Mill \l >\ I'Ki >111 iHtl.WI/Miox JELLYBEAN: Will be the main attraction when the circus comes to Washington Volunteer Fire Department Sept. 22. Circus comes to town The Roberts Brothers Circus is coming to Washington Volunteer Fire Department grounds on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Show time is 7 p.m., circus midway opens at 6 p.m. Roberts Brothers Circus is family owned and operated and is dedicated to entertaining the child in all of us. This circus has toured the United States since 1974. With a crew of about 45 people, the circus will change an empty field into a magical wonderland for the day. This years 90 minute performance features Clowns, Aerialist, High Acts, Jugglers, Llamas, Liberty Ponies, Performing Poodles, Lisa the Elephant, and much more. It is entertainment suitable for every age group from the smallest of children on through to the grandparents. There are many things to do out on the midway before the show starts, so come early. On the circus midway prior to show time there will be pony rides, elephant rides, exhibits, an inflatable Moon Walk, speed ball toss, souvenirs, and all the great circus treats. The feature this year is J.B Dick, better known as Jelly Bean the Clown. Jelly Bean is this years gold medal winner at the International Circus Competition held each year in Sarasota, Fla. where contestants from all over the world compete for awards. Jelly Bean won the Gold Medal in two categories, for best clowning and also best in comedy. A free tour is offered at 9:30 a m. circus morning. This is great fun for school groups and individuals to watch the circus tent being set up. You may even be in time to have breakfast with Lisa and some of the.other animals. No prior arrangements are necessary. ^VACUUM STORE Meile Vacuums $299 - $849 Anything else is a compromise! \ Bags, Belts, Parts & Supplies Expert Repairs Royal Plaza Front Royal. VA 22603 w 540-635-3355 488 National Avenue Winchester. VA 22601 i 540-665-0044 y ONE DAY ONLY ! SEPT.22nd [ f Ni J * * N Cl Vou REMEMBER WASHINGTON - TUES,SEPT.22nd SHOWTIME 7:00 P.M. CIRCUS MIDWAY OPENS AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. GROUNDS ADULTS $8.00 CHILD WITHOUT COUPON $5.00 FAMILV FUN FOR ALL FREE BACK STAGE TOUR OF GROUNDS 9:30 A.M.SEE THE ANIMALS - WATCH THE TENT BEING SET UP. PRESENT THIS AD FOR 1 FREE CHILD ADMISSION A $ 5.00 VALUE! Upcoming Events Leader dinner meeting set There will be a 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader dinner meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Extension Office. Any adult interested in being a 4-H volunteer leader and past or present 4-H volunteer leaders are invited to attend. After dinner there will be some training and planning for the upcoming year. Call the Extension Office at 675-3619 if you plan to attend. Flexercise classes to begin A six week series of flexercise classes will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Classes will be Tuesday and * Thursday at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. * Fee is $35. Call Rose Ann Sharp at 675-3887, evenings for more information. Beginners of all sizes and ages are welcomed. Activities at Castleton The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is currently sponsoring bingo every Saturday night and a shooting match every Friday night. The bingo doors open at 6 p.m., early birds start at 6:45 p.m. There will be early birds, treasure chest, instant bingo, jackpot and good food. The shooting match starts at 7 p.m., with great prizes. Rules are no sleeves, no scopes, no barrels over 36 inches and 12 gauge shot guns only. Food will be served. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its September meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. From 6:45 until 7:30 there will be a beginning beekeeper session. The regular program will be: A Comparison of Comb Honey Production Methods. For further information call Kevin Lunsford at 439-0743. John Trott to speak The Fauquier Outdoor Lab will feature a slide-lecture by local “naturalist wonder,” John Trott on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. The festivities and open house will begin at 6 p.m. Mr. Trott will speak on “The Nature of Birds” which will focus on local birds and wildflowers. There will be refreshments, short nature walks, insect displays and a chance to see pond creatures up-close and personal, both under microscopes and in your hand. The Fauquier Outdoor Lab is primarily a resource for teachers. However, scout troops, homeschoolers and clubs also use the facilities which feature a lake, nature trails, composting demonstration, nest boxes and various habitats. Old Hollow reunion set The Old Hollow reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperrvville. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. “Bring a covered dish and join us,” said an organizer. Artist's work on display From Wresting to Resting in Handmade Paper by Nina Moore will be on display at Middle Street Gallery in Washington now through Sept. 27. Ms. Moore will be at the gallery on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a m 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. Band members, parents to meet All members of the Rappahannock County 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 pm. 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 Band Booster to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School Library. The public is invited. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are either sponsored by Ragged Mountain Resource Center or more information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Thursday, Sept. 10: Training for “Rapid Watershed Assessment” as part of upcoming Upper Rappahannock Tributary “Tburs” 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, bring food for self and suitable clothing for weather of the day and possible swimming. Must have SNP pass or pay $5 fee at entry. Classmates to reunite The graduating Rappahannock High School class of 1958 is holding a 40th year reunion on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center Picnic Shelter on U.S. 211 near Washington. Also invited are alumni from 1953-1963 classes, as well as current and former teachers and principals. For information call 636-6003 or 937-4470.

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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept Rentals Apartments APARTMENT ON work ing cattle farm between Sperryville & Washington. VA. One Ig BR. LR. eat-in kit.. BA/ shower. Woodstove w/ backup heatpump heat No pets. W/D on premises. $550/ mo., tenant pays own utilities. Credit check & ref req. 1 yr. lease Call 540987-8613. 22 Rentals Houses CASTLETON, VA area 1 BR, kit . BA. LR. $350/ mo. Sec. dep & last mo. in advance. Avail Oct. 1. 540-675-3058 TOWN OF WASH 2 BR charming, newly remodeled. 1 yr. lease. Ref req. Office 540825-3838 (E) 540-9879537 208 Auctions CANOE/KAYAK AUCTION September 26th, 11am. Shenandoah River Outfitters, Luray, VA. Info: 540-743-4159 ANTIQUE AUCTION Sun., Sent. 13 12 Noon (prerinr Sat. 1U- 4 p.m.l < )\ t*r MM1 |<>t> of ftirniI urn Dav i< 1 \\ intrr nilta^i -. i liiilitlllll^ I«hU: MHlil Imtt!«•«»: iiiiiimtoii- •Jii’-sWiiif i'C rollrrt il»|«<. Mi-olutf unction. no lni\«-r’> prt'iiiiiini. r.M i \\ <r» or K-III.«|I: < ill \lirti«»n@iiol.«-oiti Cul|>cj»ckr And ion Center \ \r#j:."» I22HJ >|*flT\ \ ill*' Pike ||{| '*22 N. ( nl|H . . \ \ \lM'tll»tH'#T K>*n I / (t\M< 111 \ \|{#2l'»Ti l»l>i i [>] Sat., Sept. 12,1998 • 10:00 a.m. Rain or Shine TO SETTLE ESTATE OF F. BERNARD LeSUEUR, JR. 15319 NORMAN RD„ WHICH IS ALSO RT. 633S Directions From Culpeper. VA take Rt. 522N. approx. 5 miles to Rt. 633. which is also Norman Rd.. approx: 2 miles to auction on left John Deere Model 1070 Diesel 4-Wheel Drive Tractor with #80 Front End Loader, 79 Hours. 1983 18' boat & trailer w/motor; 5 ft. rotary cutter, 3 pt. hitch. A-1 condition; 3 pt. hitch 2 bottom plow. 12"; Grill dolly; Tree saw; Lot lawn & garden tools; (2) Bench grinders; Craftsman 10“ table saw; Electric motors; Craftsman 10" radial arm saw; 6" Jointer; 12" Jointer; Several sanders; Bench vise: Workbenches & tables; Metal cabinets; Pr. hames; Large 24" roller sander; Lot small tools: Push plow; Lot lumber various kinds & sizes; (2) Seeders; Several sprayers; Grease guns; (4) Concrete flower pots; Mitre box; Milwaukee Sawz-all; Several fire extinguishers; Milk cans; Lot dishes; Lot cooking utensils; Lanier 2400 fax writer machine: Wooden barrel; Old chest; Several beds. LOT MISC. ITEMS NOT LISTED. Executor: Eleanor Green Terms: Cash Lunch Served COL. TOM W. REESE Licensed Virginia Auctioneer #000031 Bonded and Insured 1205 S Main Si.. Culpeper. VA _ Phone (540) 825-28<M> Bring Containers g^Pick Your Own^ AEPLES Lfix • McIntosh* Red Delicious • Golden Delicious O Henry and other vanecies. W$ have peaches in September when other orchards are out! Jlring this ad to pick a FREE 1/2 peck of apples. Good thruuflh V-l.l-M »FEAKS harden. Bo* » DAMSONS * GRAPES ForoaniMune rh Moormont Orchards " >idan, VA • 1-888-742-3788 jen daily 8a.m. to 7:30p.m. ♦No one admitted to orchard after 7.00 p.m.* Rap 1C Opt I Furniture / Appliances V_ / Queen Size Frame and Oak Headboard $45. Oak bookcase with Glass Shelves $135, Oak Roll top desk $200. Dresser $25, 540-6753924 256 Mlsc. For Sale TWO STEEL BUILDINGS. Engineered Certified. 40x58 was $10,640 now $5,479. 40x32 was $6,740 now $3,548 Must sell, can' deliver 1-800-2920111 ‘ 294 Giveaways i V___) BARN Homes needed for shy unadoptable cats, all medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678 mm Business Services v EARLY’S CARPET, INC. IlK «HK- s|,.|* s|,,^ |,4 C> Ull|>k'll‘ It'iiu-1 K\. 11.11111': Vimu' I I'l-i ( . >\v-tinyx - \\ mkI. -v\ iKMinu nix W.dl|»ijo» Slip ( , i\,is A I |it Residential A ( omnierical K< 211 \niiNMill«. \ \ 937-5500 * 5 605 Automobilesj BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive1 S1000/ obo 540-351-6046, BMW 1978 530I Fair condition, needs new cooling system . Fun Drive' $1500/ obo 540-351-6046. CHEVROLET 1969 CAMARO SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower. matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car. must see, sacrifice $9.500.00/best offer or trade. 540-8771623 CHEVROLET 95 Co7sica. silver, 4-dr. V6. auto, 35K orig mi, AC/PS/ABS. airbag. $7980. Flint Hill. 540675-1403. Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 777-1110 Parts & Achessories Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts for care & trucks Some new parts Mofore tansmssions & parfo Installed (if purchased here) Over2.000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running care and trucks Cpentytn- Sa 95-CteBd Sen LocaleU Rl 229.5 mbs past Cupeper Htji School FULL SIZE 1985 Blazer 4x4. Running condition. needs work. $1500/obo. 540-4396377. 895-2571 665 Sport Utility Vehicle V. X r——->. Legal Notices v.-—_ 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 “A"Agricultural 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, adiacent 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 P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, m advance thereof BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 9-2, 8-9, 9-16-96 *211572 545 Fu"Time Employment v----/ CAREGIVER Wanted for nonambulatory elderly lady. References necessary. Please call 540-937-2106. Leave message CARPENTER Lead carpenter wanted. Must have transportation and own tools. 540-364-7402 COACH Rappahannock County School System is searching for a Basketball Coach for the 1998-99 season. Call Mike Tupper at 540-987-8575 DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Call between 6 & 8pm, ask for Gus Harris. 540-8256329 Drivers Earn S7-S10 per hour! Domino’s Pizza Now Hinng. Full & part time delivery personnel. Must be 18 with car, valid insurance & good driving record. Apply in person Front Rcyal, Luray. Woodstock. HOUSEKEEPER Mon-Fri, for small country inn near Etlan non-smoking environment. Full or part time. Reliable and punctual. 540987-8025 Perks: Horses & Internet. Management Trainees Domino’s Pizza Now Hiring! Must have 1 year Restaurant or Management experience. Apply in person. Front Royal, Luray, Woodstock P NITER WANT l Fauguier Co. area Excellent wages for experienced person. Year round work. Contact: Adams Custom Painting 540-349-8125 Printing Piedmont Press & Graphics, the area’s leading commercial printer, is seeking additional press & bindery operators in our award-winning Warrenton plant. Both positions are for day shift. Ab Dick Press Operator needs to be highly skilled in quality, 2 color printing with a minimum of 2 full years experience. Full time benefits include vacation, medical, dental and 401K plan. Please apply in person or by mail at Piedmont Press & Graphics, 30 South Second Street, Warrenton, VA 20186; by fax at (540) 3479335; or via email to ppg@p«inont)ress^om ROOFING Experienced metal Roofers & Subcontractors wanted. Plenty of work with good pay. 540-937-4386 cgn ,mne Employment \_ J Help Wanted: Will pay $40 per Saturday for a morning's clearing and mowing-near Washington 540-675-3122 NOW HIRING!!! EXPERIENCED PLUMBERS, HELPERS & BACKHOE OPERATORS TO EXCAVATE & INSTALL SEWER/WATER LATERALS FRED W. BORDEN, INC. 703-378-8484 OR 1-800-772-5554 Too Late Sperryville ’ Historic Village. Commercial big & parking avail, on Main St. 987-9343 Garage Sale: Warrenton Lakes 7196 Spotsylvania St. Fri. & Sat. 9/11 9/12. 8A-7 Antiques, old toys, etc. WE BUY GOOD, USED FARM EQUIPMENT Webuyandsell good {arm tractors and implements. For information call Cecil’s Service & Equipment (540)3474238 BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following position: 1 SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST Performs software development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, database design, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math or related technical field a plus. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candiddtes should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Viriginia 22627 Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email to: barbara@blueridge.com

Obituaries Harry Rutherford Farmer Harry Jackson Rutherford, 89, of Castleton died Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Oak Springs Nursing Home in Fauquier County. Mr. Rutherford was born April 29, 1909 in Rappahannock County to the late John S. Rutherford and Alice Cora Yancey Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford was a farmer and member of Beech Springs Baptist Church for many years. Mr. Rutherford is survived by his wife of many years Mrs. Esther Cora Dodson Rutherford; two daughters Esther Rebecca Starner of Woodbridge and Betty Lou Bruce of Luray; six sons Bobby Jackson Rutherford, Jackie Thorene Rutherford, Donald Dunn Rutherford and Glenn William Rutherford, all of Rixeyville, Roger Lee Rutherford of Springfield and Joseph Louis Rutherford of Culpeper and one sister Ella May Atkins of Front Royal. Additional survivors include 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandchild, three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Sept. 4 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Carl Menefee officiating. Interment followed in Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mr. Rutherford’s sons. Susie Spicer Homemaker Susie Virginia Spicer, 72, of Amissville died on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at her residence. She was born April 16, 1926 in Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Rosie Lee Jefferies.. She was a homemaker and a member of Amissville United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters Margaret Smith of Baton Rouge, La., Pearl Counts and Christine Ryan, both of Rixeyville; two sons Walter E. Spicer Jr. and James R. Spicer, both of Amissville; one brother Charlie Jeffries of Bristow; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Edward Spicer. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Sept. 4 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with the Rev. Herbert Leach officiating. Interment was at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. Marvin Jenkins Navy veteran Marvin E. Jenkins, 77, of Arlington died Friday, Aug. 28 at Arlington Hospital. Mr. Jenkins was born Aug. 17, 1921 in Rappahannock County to the late Elmer Thomas Jenkins and Claudia Jane Burke Jenkins; Mr. Jenkins was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, in which he served for many years. Mr. Jenkins is survived by three sisters Pauline J. Latham of Viewtown, Audrey J. Jenkins and Peggy J. May, both of Culpeper; one sisterin-law, Inez Q. Jenkins of Remington and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Rudy A. Jenkins. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 3 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Family interment was private. Gladys Jordan Born in Huntly Gladys Russell Jordan, 86, of Linden died Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Oak Springs Nursing Home in Warrenton. Mrs. Jordan was born Oct. 30, 1911 in Huntly, the daughter of the late Charles and Gracie Taylor Russell. She was the wife of the late Robert Jordan. Mrs. Jordan is survived by three nieces and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Front Royal on Friday, Sept. 4 with the Rev. John Pendleton officiating. Pallbearers were David Jones, Melvin Jordan, Charles Jordan, Smith Roy, George Turner, Billy Baltimore and Oscar Warner. Doris Jennings Deaconess Mrs. Doris Tolbert Jennings, 102, of Amissville died Sept. 5 at her residence. Mrs. Jennings was born Sept. 4, 1896 in Fauquier County, a daughter of the late George Meredith and Mary Lawson Tolbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis E. Jennings. Mrs. Jennings was the oldest member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville where she served as a Deaconess. She was active in the Missionary Society of the church were she was former treasurer. She was a member of the Amissville Women’s Progressive Club and was the “mother” of that club. She was a past matron of the Eastern Star and Scottish Rite of New York. She is survived by a sister Lilia Tolbert of Amissville; sister-in-law Mary Tolbert of Washington, D.C.; six nieces Mildred Martin, Alberta Brown, Lilia Pendleton and Mildred Marshall, all of Amissville, Annie Cook of Flint Hill and Mary Sikes of Maryland; six nephews Rev. Ray Jackson of Jeffersonton, Homer Jackson of Amissville, Rev. Horace Jackson Jr. of Remington, George Jackson of Amissville, George Dalton Tolbert III and Richard Tolbert, both of Washington, D.C. and a host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Interment was in Warrenton cemetery. Memorial ..contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were handled by Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. The Perfect Gift ..♦Anytime UMUHSTK/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage Factors to consider before leaving a child home alone “When is a child ready to stay home alone?” is a simple question. Answering it is not necessarily simple. The question covers so many variables. Each child matures at a different rate. Home and neighborhood situations vary. Many factors go into answering the question for a specific child. Parents need to sit down with each child and analyze their specific situation before deciding whether or not to allow a child to be home alone. Materials for children ages 10 to 14 in self-care (latch key) situations can help all families facing the ‘home alone’ dilemma. The Staying Home Alone - Are You and Your Child Ready? brochure guides parents and children through a series of questions to help them come up with the correct answer for each child. Call or come by the Extension Office if you would like a copy. Is the child ready? Has the child asked to stay home alone? Does the parents honestly believe the child is ready? Trust the child’s ability to fend for him or herself when alone? Does the child follow through with chores? Carry house keys without losing them? Are the parents ready?'Or are they anxious about leaving the child alone? Can they be easily reached by phone? Can they be available every day for a child’s check-in call? If not, is there another adult who can by Randy Minter ROAD TO RECOVERY There are many stories of supposedly terminally ill cancer nalienls who overcome the odt nd surprise their doctors hy covering. When a study vv; conducted of 50 . such p; nts. it was discovered they h two things in common: I .cad of feeling powerless I depressed, each chose to iieve in him-or herself and c ability to heyl. Seventy-one -■rcent of the patients in the udy also said it was crucial to dopt a fighting spirit. Each aw the disease as a challenge ind refused to accept the usual prognosis. Although the survivors experienced negative emotions, they refused to let their feelings prevent them from battling their way back to health. Such is the power of the mind. sometimes when someone has such a positive spirit in the midst of hardship the surprise of their passing can he even more poignant. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we know how important it is to find the right place to take care of you when you have lost someone you love. We lake pride in the comfort and care we can offer. You can reach us 24 hours a day at 347-3431. 233 Broadview Avenue. Warrcnton. "Hope is the most beneficial of all the a ffections, and doth much to the prolongation of life, if it be not too often frustrated. " - Francis Bacon be? Is there a nearby home where someone is available in an emergency? Is the home ready? Are there dead-bolt locks on the doors? Locks on the windows? Do they all work easily? Is there a telephone? Is there a list of emergency numbers and instructions? Is there a window or a peep hole so a child can see who is at the door without opening it? Are the electrical wiring and plugs safe? Are there working smoke/fire alarms? Is the heating and cooling system easy to operate? Are medicines and alcoholic beverages locked away? Are chemicals and poisons in the original containers and safely out of reach? Is the neighborhood safe? Will the child be safe walking from school or the bus stop? Is it a long distance? Can the child walk it in any weather? Are there safety problems with other people (gangs, bullies), traffic, animals, the types of businesses, construction, or other hazards? Is the neighborhood well-lighted? Is the area affected by foods, tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes? Are there wellmarked safe places to get help if needed: block homes, stores, libraries, schools, etc ? How long with the child be home alone? Will it be for half an hour while mom or dad runs to the store? For a couple of hours every day after school? These questions can help parents and children decide if staying home alone is safe for a specific child in a specific situation. A 10-year-old may be ready to stay alone for an hour on a Saturday morning, but not ready to take care of him or herself and a younger brother or sister every afternoon for two hours before a parent comes home. For additional information concerning this topic call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Information provided by Dr. Rick Peterson, Extension Patenting Specialist, Family and Child Development, Virginia Tech at 540-231-8997. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or politician affiliation., CLOREOEEST FUNERAL HOME 1 1 190 James Monroe Hi^liwuv (Ri. L’9 Sowih) Culpeper, YA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. 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Local gardening tips, advice BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent ANR/Crop & Soil Science Stop vine crops from taking over your garden and lawn by pinching off the fuzzy growing tips. This also directs the plant’s energy into ripening fruit rather than producing more vine. Watering properly is the key to conserving water in the heat of summer. One inch per week applied at one time will wet the soil six to eight inches deep and insure good yield from you mature crops. Two inches of organic mulch will cool the soil and reduce surface evaporation of water. If you are harvesting and must leave your produce outdoors for several hours, provide some shade to keep the fresh foods succulent and reduce the conversion of sugars to starch. The last fall garden veg School lunch menus RCES Breakfast: Sept. 14: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Sept. 15: Waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Sept. 16: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. .Sept. 17: Hot Cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Sept. 18: Bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Sept. 14: Chicken filet, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, chilled fruit. Sept. 15: Cheeseburger on bun, peanut butter cookie, choose two: onion rings, buttered succotash, pineapple and oranges. Sept. 16: Seafood platter, hush puppies, choose two, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, chilled peaches. Sept. 17: Spaghetti, hot garlic bread, choose two: tossed salad/dressing, buttered succotash, jello fruit salad. Sept. 18: Sausage pizza, garlic bread sticks, choose two: fresh veggies/dip, buttered carrots, cherry cutie pie. RCHS Sept. 14: Chicken filet/roll, mashed potatoes, green beans or sausage pizza, tuna salad on bun. Sept. 15: Pepperoni pizza, steamed succotash, chilled fruit or grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds. Sept. 16: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potato, glazed carrots or hot dog on bun, french fries and fruit. Sept. 17: Fried chicken/biscuit, scalloped potatoes, baked apples or pizza, chilled fruit. Sept. 18: Chili con carne/crackers, potato rounds, cole slaw, or turkey sub/let‘ ace, chilled fruit. WoodviUe highlights Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle and Mi . and Mrs. Frank Cline, all of Fredericksburg were Thursday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Gunners. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott were guests of Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon at Urbanna on Monday. Dr. and Mrs. Lee Brock and children of Fredericksburg were Monday visitors of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Curtis Crawford ;and Katherine of Flint Hill were guests on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joel ; Daczewitz were Sunday guests of Margaret Carroll in Arlington. On their way home ■ they visited with Hernia and ; Lou Russell in Sterling. etables should be planted in August or early September at the latest in most sections of Virginia. For hardy crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and collards, count back from you average first frost date the number of days the particular variety requires to mature and plant at that time. For halfhardy crops like beets and carrots, allow an additional week. For tender crops like beans and sweet corn, allow an extra two weeks to be sure an early frost does not kill your vegetables before they mature. Snap bean, tomato and pepper flowers may fail to develop fruit when daytime temperatures rise above 90 degrees F. Here is a quick-and-easy method for reducing your slug population, especially if you are squeamish about the little devils: put out squares of cardboard in you garden each night. In the morning, pick them up, and if there are any slugs clinging to the underside, discard the whole square in a trash bag. The number and size of the squares depend on the size of your garden and how heavy the infestation of slugs. No need for the messy and tedium-, process of hand picking each one. Prop up branches of fruit trees that are threatening to break under increasing weight of ripening fruit. If your apple or pear trees have dead branches with leaves still clinging to the twigs, they may have fire blight. This bacterium is best controlled by pruning. When making cuts, prune at least eight inches below the dead part of the twig and dip shears in a 10 percent bleach solution between cuts to prevent transmitting the disease to healthy wood. Also avoid excessive fertilizing with nitrogen in the spring as succulent new wood is more susceptible to fire blight bacteria. To determine if an apple is ready to pick, hold it up and give it a twist. If it resists, let it ripen a few more days. To reduce the number of pests on your fruit tree for the coming year, pick up and destroy all fallen fruit. Worms hide in the fallen fruit, then pupate in the soil They will be ready to lay eggs the next year. Anyone needing information on the above tips or with gardening questions should call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. CASH BUYER 25-75 ACRES with quality home, some open land, and modest horse facilities preferred. $500,000-$700,000 October-November Settlement Al or Emily Henry RAINBOW-V.I.R 01 341-3528 • 347-7826 • 675-3490 ® Virginia Hunter & #2 Bloodstock M Sale Saturday, September 26, 1998 • 12:00 Noon Frying Pan Park • Herndon, Virginia \ A catalog auction of horses & ponies of all breeds for show, event, hunt & pleasure. Entries Still Being Accepted For Information & Catalogs contact (703) 777-6975 Fax: (703) 777-5580 VA Auction Finn #299 Professional Auction Services, Inc. POBox 1399 l^ecsburg, Virginia 20177 web silo: http://prolessionalauction.cum Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Wilbur W. Wright and wife to Gary G. Harvey, 35 acres, Hampton District. $143,000. Roger F. Newcamp and r ■ " others to Hugh B. Pruitt and wife, 22 1/2 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $239,900. Hartz Construction Company, Inc. to Mary Yvonne Small, 2.5 acres, Jackson District. $157,520. SI BSCR1BK TO 'I'llK RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Delightful one bedroom, one hath Cottage located on a 5.5 acre oak shaded hilltop. Large redwood deck, heaver pond and views. Affordably priced at $75,000. The Country Property Peopl Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Washington, Virginia j E-mail - emdr@ns.gctnlink sssst «»■»■ ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Otu rmL' I il vIiiu mu \ iiL'ini.i s I'hum Rc.il Iim.iK* l*ori Vlt Halt .1 C \*niury. \ FLEXIBLE OWNER TERMS being offered on this 120 acres w/long road frontage, large stocked pond, exceptional Blue Ridge Mtn. views from several bldg, sites, income producing apple orchards, wildlife areas/pasture, hardwoods & much more. $336,900. JORDAN RIVER frontage offered on this 42.79 glorious! acres located in the Flint Hill area! Nice mixture of woodlands and open rolling land. Several building sites. Improved r.o.w. Possible owner terms. $162,900. RENOVATED VIRGINIA FARMHOUSE on 5 open acres in Castleton. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, den, country kitchen, w/separate DR, LR off large center hall, wood floors, well-proportioned rooms, great porches, numerous dogwoods & shade trees. $159,000 JEWEL HOLLOW- 6 acres close to the Shenandoah I National Park, thinly wooded, bold stream & quiet settinq Only $49,900. I Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m [ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired ic 1-800-543-9294. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office 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 TWO ROOI Cabi ream, 'area of county. MAIN STREET, Sperryville, 2 bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 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 RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/barn & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. 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