Rappahannock News, July 21, 1999

Rapp Briefs Crystal Lewis f Miss Virginia to appear in Flint Hill Miss Virginia, Crystal Lewis, 21, of Roanoke will make her first public appearance in the Flint Hill Firemen’s annual parade on Friday, July 23. The parade begins at 6:45 p.m. The firemen’s carnival will be held tonight, July 21 through Saturday, July 24 at the carnival grounds. Five Star Amusements is again providing rides and concessions and have added two new rides this year. Wednesday night is family night and you can ride until closing for $6. All other nights, the rides are $8 for an all-you-can ride ticket until closing. The carnival starts at 7 each evening. Wayne Blosser is again providing his “famous” chicken barbecue dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and the Ladies Auxiliary is providing fine food and baked goods each evening. Saturday night will be the crowning of the carnival queens and they will pick the winning raffle tickets for the purebred black Angus heifer, the beanie baby raffle, and the grand prize, a loaded 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck. No BZA meeting The July meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals, scheduled for July 22, has been canceled due to lack of business. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, July 21, Rappahannock Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Agenda items include. New Business: Discussion, Telecommunications Ordinance Zoning Chapter Amendments (Resolution docketed for August meeting, Public Hearing at September meeting); Discussion/report from Zoning Administrator, Limousine and Executive Sedan Services. Old Business: Site Plan Approval, Rappahannock Chiropractic Services; Notice: Amissville Post Office Approval by Board of Supervisors; Subdivision Ordinance review (HB2324) Subcommittee; Ridgetop Development Recommendations; Discussion of commercial area, Planning Commissioners appoint two persons to study commercial areas in each district. • Friday, July 23, 2 p.m. and Saturday July 24, 7 p.m. “Heart Cries” to be presented at RCES. • Monday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., work session for Town Comprehensive Plan at the town hall. Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Early week’s rain notwithstanding, this year will likely be remembered as the year of the worst drought in recent, if not in recorded history. The National Weather Service’s latest statement on the drought is likely to bring further concern to those in Rappahannock who are most dependent upon precipitation and most vulnerable when it is lacking. The drought has already had significant impact upon local farmers, horticulturists, cattlemen, gardeners, and residents, especially those relying upon shallow hand-dug wells. Many wells are dry, many more will be dry if the trend continues. Hay crop yields are down a reported 30 percent and more, and subsequent summer cuttings look to be improbable. What’s happened to the rain? Just what is going on, and when A Look for stories about the impact of the drought on area farmers in next week’s Rappahannock News. can we expect relief? The climatological projections are not reassuring. The origins of this drought can be traced to weather problems as far back as last July that were aggravated by this year’s precipitation deficits. Abnormal dryness began during the last week of April and continued well into June, with May rainfall measuring just one to two inches in the region. Rainfall during the 6-week period, from April 24 through June 9, totaled only about 1 to 2 inches When 4 to 6 inches would be considered the norm. Additionally, most of the region received no rainfall from the last week of May through the first 10 days of-June.- ^temperatures into the mid to upper 90s in early June further aggravated conditions. From the longer-term perspective, abnormal dryness began in July of 1998 and continued through the end of the year. Precipitation deficits in the region grew to about 13 inches during the last six months of 1998, when only about seven inches of precipitation fell, compared to normal amounts of approximately 20 inches. Heavy precipitation this past winter, especially in January and March, has resulted in year-to-date totals near normal, but total precipitation since last July remains under two-thirds of normal, with the current precipitation deficit currently about 14 inches. When will we return to normal? Some forecasters see a return to near normal precipitation during the remainder of the summer but, even if we get some relief, the long-term deficits will not be reversed unless the region experiences a tropical storm or hurricane. The National Weather Service seasonal hurricane outlook is for »#* £ • »S* *%*• 1»- ■ - Mm ' -V ' V WW $ -f| . , •1*\ ?•••' ''" y- -'Ujftii a^iil'./ "C** , v' -_i fv» WTf! - §8j^pr^SJ3p*F2 &$£\> •hLh increased likelihood of above-normal number of tropical storms and hurricanes, but it is impossible to accurately predict the areas to be affected. The extended outlook for the fall and winter of 1999-2000 is for a continuation of La Nifia impacts, resulting in below-normal rainfall in the region. How bad is this drought? When compared to earlier dry and drought years, the 1999 drought looks to be serious indeed. Climatological data from the drought year of 1930, for example, indicates that total precipitation for the year was just 20.80 inches, with See DROUGHT, Page A8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Precipitation for Selected Yeais Ready for show Rappahannock News Photo/Carl Etoom Kevin Riedel, Austen Rhein and Adam Rhein, all first time exhibitors, are entering the swine show competition at this year’s farm show. The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Show will continue through Monday, July 26 on Route 29, south of Culpeper. Town comp plan to be discussed BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The “Comprehensive Plan for The Ibwn of Washington, Virginia,” will be the subject of a work session to be conducted at the Washington Town Hall on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. in accordance with agreement reached at the July Town Council meeting. The revised plan, released to the public at the Washington Town Council meeting of June 9, 1999, will be reviewed and discussed by the Town Council and the attending public. Tbwn residents wishing to participate in Comprehensive Plan finalization should attend this work session. Council member Steve Critzer presented the Town Treasurer’s report in Elaine Viguerie’s absence. The July 14 report noted Town consolidated assets of $362,190.66, up some $17,000 over that reported in June, and water works current See COUNCIL, Page A7

Headwaters encourages educational excellence BY LINDA TARRY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Several years ago, a group of concerned parents got together here in the county to try and find a way to direct more support, both financial and philosophical, toward our county public schools. As they discussed how to go about directing this support, a seed of an idea was planted. The idea was to start a Public Education Foundation. The group of parents knew that Public Education Foundations already existed in many communities across the United States, and they began gathering information from many of these successful education foundations. Soon, a name and missipn statement was born: Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, would foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students. Following Headwaters’ incorporation and non-profit designation in the spring of 1997, the group of parents found their seed of an idea had grown into a living, breathing organization. And not only grown, but it was receiving active support from many in the Rappahannock community. Today, as Headwaters moves into its third year of providing support to our county public schools, it is amazing to see how much has been accomplished by such a young organization. Headwaters has initiated seven ongoing programs that are making a significant difference as catalysts for educational growth in our Rappahannock schools and commu nity. These seven programs are: 1. MiniGrants for Teachers - over 30 mini-grants have been awarded so far to individual teachers to realize creative teaching "ityeaduHitenA The Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, Inc. ideas. 2. Public Information - two community forums have explored the academic and physical needs of our schools and a five county comparative school budget study was produced and made available to all residents. 3. Summer Programs - we underwrote the summer 1998 “Clowns” program and are again sponsoring and helping to fund this summer’s production, “Heart-Cries of a Captive People.” This program of song, dance and spoken word tells the history of African-Americans and will be presented Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. and on Saturday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at the elementary school. Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. 4. Academic Recognition - in June the second annual Academic Awards Reception was presented for students and parents at RCHS. 5. Staff Appreciation - at the start of this school year we will be presenting a second annual Teacher/Staff Recognition Luncheon. 6. School Council - we have facilitated a three year program, financed by the Greve Foundation, to help strengthen communication and faculty leadership within the school system. This program is moving into its second year. 7. Starfish Student Mentoring - we have initiated extensive training and support for adult and student mentors and began pairing students with mentors. This program is currently expanding into peer mentoring, and has started to match 12th graders at RCHS with entering eighth graders. Besides these programs, Headwaters has set new objectives for 1999-2000, which include: • A focus on college guidance. • A community based program for teens. This Youth Development program will try to determine what the needs are for teens in the county, and what direction we should take in meeting these needs. • A continued focus on strengthening the reading skills of first graders at RCES. The “Book Buddies for Reading Success” program, for which Headwaters helped secure funding, proved extremely valuable this last spring. Headwaters will be working with RCES to find funding in order to continue the program. • Expanded summer projects, which will continue to provide fun and enriching summer experiences for children. • Pilot projects to increase parent/school involvement. • Research on national educational trends and solutions in order to be more proactive within the system and the community. Headwaters’s Education Policy Committee has already started work by gathering preliminary data on our local schools, and will soon be expanding their studies to surrounding counties. The astonishing thing about all these implemented and planned Headwaters programs is that the funding that makes it all possible comes from right here in Rappahannock. Many individuals and businesses who care deeply about our children’s future continue to give us their support, for which we are eternally grateful. In an effort to continue to brining in the necessary funds, Headwaters will produce its first annual fundraiser, a “Taste of Rappahannock,” on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999 at 7 p.m. at the Old Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. We are inviting people from outside and from within the county to come join us in September for a congenial evening of conversation with some of our most interesting residents and fine food unique to Rappahannock. The menu will feature appetizers from our excellent Bed & Breakfasts, dinner prepared with the help of some of our finest restaurants, with ingredients from local farms and wine from nearby vineyards. The Honorary Benefit Committee, chaired by the Honorable Eugene McCarthy, includes Katherine and Dick Bull, Maggie and David Cole, Katherine and Rowland Evens, Dietlinde and Lorin Maazel, Susan and Jeff MacNelly, Julie Portman and Paul Reisler, Olga and Bob Ryan, Isabel and John Sawhill, Barbara and Ray Scherer, and Alma Viator and Ben Jones. Tickets for a “Taste of Rappahannock” are $100 each (75 percent tax deductible), with all the proceeds going to benefit Headwaters. Attendance is limited. Dress is country casual. Call 6751819 for information or reservations. As is evident from all the above, Headwaters is a very busy organization. In order to continue all our current and planned activities, we need two things. One is money, which so many of you have so generously provided in the past, and we hope will continue to provide in the future. But the other thing we need is just as important, and that is your time. Our dedicated board members and many other volunteers are the people who make Ieadwaters work. Without their'time and energy, far less would be accomplished. If you have a spare hour or two a month, we invite you to give us a call. Help us make a positive difference in the life of a child. These children are our future. Excellence in education can ensure that their futures will be brighf. Call Headwaters at 675-1819. * Join us as we continue to nurture that seed planted by that first group of parents several years ago, and work to complete the Headwaters mission: “to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students.” Norway Maple pines for home The Norway Maple in our side yard is shedding green leaves. This massive tree — with a trunk at least 3 feet in diameter — did the same thing last summer. It’s not a fall — an autumnal fall — as will occur in early November, when the leaves will be buttery yellow. Green leaves, a few here and there, cover the ground under the tree. My good friend and ex-student, Meg Lowman, is a tree expert. She has been climbing and studying trees since she was an adolescent. Dr. Margaret Lowman, as she is known professionally, is director of research for the Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Fla. Meg is a worldclass expert on the rainforest canopy in the tropics, the last DELI GREAT LUNCHES Open Wed thru Sat until 8 PM For your dining pleasure DINNER SPECIALS Wed thru Sat In Sperryvilie next to Faith Mountain Store 540-987-9733 Sun & Mon open until 7- Closed on Tues Yesl □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°° Eliwhere in the U.S.*27. Name __ Address __ City_State Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Netus, P.O. 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It then streams upward through the trunk, out through the branches and twigs, and into the foliage. From there, after doing its job of carrying nutrients into the leaves, water is released into the air in an invisible spray, somewhat like a hose turned to produce a very fine mist. This explains why it is noticeably cooler under my maple when I walk into its shade from the intense sunlight on hot July days. Water has cooled the air. Odd thing is that the smaller native tree, the Red Maple that grows only a few yards from the introduced Norway Maple, is not shedding any of its leaves. Leaf shape and size of the two trees is very different. The Norway Maple’s leaves are much larger and of a darker shade of green than the delicately toothed and lobed Red Maple. The foliage of the two trees intermingle to give splendid shade in the side yard. Meg and I discussed the two trees’ reaction to the drought, now in its second year. “The Red Maple is native to the New World,” Meg said. “This kind of drought has occurred before in its long evolutionary history. It’s not new to the species.” “So,” I surmised, “the Norway Maple is native to Europe where this kind of drought doesn’t happen.” Knowing that this leaf loss was a valid reaction to the lack of water by the Norway Maples helped me to understand the situation. It was good to have a visiting expert. Meg’s book on her work, “Life in the Treetops,” has just been published by Yale University Press. She brought me a copy. I don’t know when the Norway Maple was introduced into Virginia; it must have been early. The tree is fastgrowing, produces heavy and *^aith O^ountain (Company SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE LOWEST TICKETED PRICE THROUGHOUT THE STORE! GREAT BARGAINS ON SUMMER MERCHANDISE TO GET READY FOR FALL Fri., July 23-Sun., Aug. 1: 10-6 Faith Mountain Retail Store The Old Sperryville School House Corner of Routes 211 and 522 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (540) 987-8353 welcome shade and adjusts to dust and air pollution in cities. Only recently has it been discovered that the root system of the Norway Maple produces a deterrent that inhibits the growth of other vegetation under it. There is only bare ground around the trunk of my Norway Maple. I recently read an article in the Washington Post, stating that some trees and shrubs react to severe drought conditions by using all their energies to produce flowers that result in more fruits and berries than occur in a normal year. This makes sense. The tree as an individual may not survive, but the species will continue if enough seeds are formed to produce future plants. I telephoned Meg in Florida to ask about this. She said research had shown this is true. In the American tropics, there are “suicide trees” that, at a certain age, burst into massive bloom, resulting in a heavy fruit crop; after that, the tree dies. The individual organism has sacrificed itself to the survival of the species. Trees in North America are not so suicidal. Yet, it is interesting to note that this is a spectacular year for fruits and berries — cherries, apricots, mulberries, apples and peaches. Blueberry, raspberry and currant bushes are loaded with fruit. I know; Lee Trott and I have been on expeditions to pick them. Botanically speaking, a fruit is any seed-bearing product of a plant. An acorn is a fruit; so are the long cigarshaped pods of the Catalpa tree. The big Catalpa across the street from this house is heavy with these pods, a result of the tree’s splendid display of flowers a few weeks ago. It is reassuring to know that nature handles these emergencies. I ask only for the patience to wait for the results and the insight to note them when they occur. 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The race is on... Warner running for school board seat By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer E. Franklin Warner describes himself as a “professional volunteer”, saying “I’ve always done my best to serve.” He is now looking to serve in another capacity. Warner is challenging Dr. John Tole for the StonewallHawthorne District seat on the Rappahannock County School Board. He agreed “under some pressure” from people in the community to run, but thinks that he has the expertise and experience necessary to serve un me Doara. Warner retired from the White House Office of Management and Budget, where he worked as a Senior Program and Budget Analyst, in 1984 after more than 20 years of service. For the next seven years, he came back-and-forth between Alexandria and Rappahannock County while he built the house that he now lives in. That house is on property that has been in his family since 1893. Since moving back to the county permanently in 1991 with his wife Dorothy, Warner has been active in the community. Some of the programs he has been involved in include Habitat for Humanity, D.A.R.E. and the SherifFs Office Shop with a Deputy at Christmas Program. Warner is a member of the Rappahannock State Scenic River Advisory Board, to which he was appointed by then-Governor George Allen, the Rappahannock Historical Society, Friends of the Rappahannock Library and the Rappahannock Lions Club. E. Franklin Warner He was President of the Lions Club in 1997. Warner says that 1997 was one of the best years in the history of the , club as far as fund raising. He also won the Presidential Excellence Award that year from the International Association of Lions Clubs. Warner is also heavily involved with the schools. He works as a substitute school bus Hrlv er, mentors children and holds chess clinics at the elementary school. He says that chess is a “game of kings”, and would rather children learn something that stimulates thought rather than video games. In addition, Warner served on the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on School Facilities. This group made the decision to extend the high school to include eighth grade, rather than build a separate middle school. Warner is a former PTA president, and lectures at the schools periodically on subjects such as black history. Warner is currently President of the Rappahannock Library Board. His current term expires at the end of the year. Warner is also a lifetime member of NAACP, and a member of 15th Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. He is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church of the United States. Warner points out that, should he be elected, changes will not be swift. “I will be one of five members on the board, and I have no illusions about going in there and making wholesale changes overnight,” said Warner. He also said that you cannot expect test scores to rise and administrative costs to drop right away, adding, “No one can expect me to go on the board and have a dramatic effect on pupil test scores and administrative costs.” When asked what he plans to do as a school board member, Warner replied “I expect to use my budgetary, management and analytical skills to understand what the issues are, get on top of them in a hurry and seek the input of the community: And where necessary, to inform the community about at-large issues that are just a little below the surface of public domain.” Warner believes that an important part of running any educational or government program is to make the public aware of issues that may be hidden from public view. Like everyone else, taxes are an important issue to Warner. He commented “While there should be no question that I fully support quality education in a safe learning environment for all of our children in the Rappahannock school system, and decent living salary levels and other basic concerns for our teachers, I am fundamentally committed to achieving these goals through the application of strong budgetary, fiscal and management practices, while keeping to an absolute minimum the one source of revenue which the county has for financing its portion of educational programs, Real estate taxes.” Anyone who wishes to speak with Mr. Warner may contact him at 987-8103. Sharp seeks seat for Hampton District The Child Care and Learning Center is buzzing with activity. In addition to taking care of the children enrolled at the center, there is the upcoming move into the town of Washington. But amid all the excitement, Rose Ann Sharp keeps things in perspective and stays focused on her job as director of the center. Mrs. Sharp is running unopposed for the Hampton District seat on the county School Board. Bryant Lee, who currently holds that seat, is running for Hampton District Supervisor. She has three children: Lauren, who graduated this year from the high school and will be attending the University of Virginia (UVA) this fall; Rachel, a rising ninth grader; and Alexander, a rising sixth grader. Her husband, Alex Sharp, runs the family’s Mountain Green Farm and \ Edward A. Marcey & family of Flint Hill wish to express their appreciation lor your prayers, thoughtfulness, Icards, flowers, and visits A louring the illness and loss' of his wife and their mother, j •Catherine Walker Marcey. A special thank you to ^ Rev. Merlin Short), Rev. Richard Gordon,'* and Rev. Alpheus Atkins EARLY PEACHES Now Available! Peach crop is light. ******* Rambo Apples Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your own containers! 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And prior to becoming director Rose Ann Sharp of the Child Care and Learning Center (CCLC), she served on its board. Mrs. Sharp was born in Orleans, France. As her father served in the Army, she traveled around the world during childhood. She graduated from high school in Newport News, Mazie’s Daisies Florist Weddings • Holidays Latex & Mylar Balloons • Birthdays Funerals • Anniversary7 For All Occasions / M J NEW HOI KS: Monday, Thursday, y Saturday 1) to 2 Closed Wednesday, Thursday and fStnday Init will do deliveries on Wednesday & Thursday idler 4 p,m. LOOK FOR FRIDAYr SPECIALS** ^311 Jett Street Washington, 1 A 540-675-3363 CAFE 11763 Lee Hwy.f Sperryville, Vfi Thurs. 7/22 OPEN MIC Hosted By Warren Phinney Sponsored by Oasis CD & Duplication www.oasiscd.com Fri. 7/23 ROWDY GIRLS Singer/songwriters Sat. 7/24 Rappahannock's Own PSYCHO BILLY Family Style Dining Now Open Thursday - Monday * 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com Va. and attended UVA, where she met her husband. She majored in Special Education at UVA. Mrs. Sharp is not ready to suggest any changes for the school system just yet. She says her experience is that one has to sit on a board and see how things are working before making any changes. She did say that she would like to see the school system use its resources as creatively as possible, while keeping taxes in check. Mrs. Sharp feels that her experience at CCLC, which includes having to combine funds from varied sources to run the center’s programs, will be helpful in looking for alternatives to the real estate tax. She also feels that the small size of the school system is a big advantage. Anyone requesting more information may contact Mrs. Sharp at 675-3887. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn “Heart Cries” Middle and high school students are ready to perform, “Heart Cries" with “step,” singing and dramatic speaking parts at the Rappahannock County Elementary school on Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. and on Saturday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. This performance, sponsored by Headwaters, Inc. was made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For information call Project Coordinator, Theresa Light at 987-9523. Accidents in the county Virginia State Police reported on three separate incidents in Rappahannock County last week. Eric Smith, 21, of Sperryville escaped a serious accident without injury on July 10 in Castleton. Smith was heading west on Route 626 around 11:30 p.m. in a 1997 Ford pickup owned by Netus Dodson, also of Sperryville. Smith was alone in the vehicle. He ran off the road near Route 616, struck a tree and overturned back into the road. Damage to the pickup was estimated at $17,000. Smith was charged with driving under the influence. In the early morning hours of July 12, Randy Smoot of Washington, Va. was travelling on Route 616 just south of Route 626 when he lost control of his 1989 Ford in a curve. His vehicle went off the road, overturned and ended upright. Smoot, who was not injured, was charged with reckless driving. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3000. During the afternoon of July 13, Robert Dunn, Jr. of Marshall fell asleep at the wheel of his 1984 Plymouth van. It went off the road, then struck a utility pole and 911 pole. Damage to the van is estimated at $2000. There were no injuries, and the driver has been charged with reckless driving. Last week, the Rappahannock News report ed that alcohol may have been involved in the traffic death of Christopher Thomas Hitt. This week, Virginia State Police reported that alcohol was a factor in that fatal crash. Larcenies in county Sometime on either June 22 or 23, a necklace was stolen from a residence on Seven Ponds Road in Amissville. The incident was reported on July 14. A cleaning service comes in on a regular basis and cleans the house, and the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office suspects there is a connection. Sometime between July 12 and 15, a half-inch drill was taken from a residence in the 400 block of Viewtown Road. Two 50 foot extension cords were previously stolen from the same residence. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Damage to property A mailbox was knocked off its post on Long Mountain Road on or around July 17. The Sheriff’s Office has no leads at present. On the same day, windows were reported broken in an abandoned house on Grindstone Lane in the Boston area. It is believed that some children may have thrown rocks into the windows. Looks Like A Credit Card, Acts Like A Check! 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Lions celebrate, install new officers BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Lions Club held it’s annual “change of command” meeting at the Rappahannock Park, Thursday, July 8. Members' families and friends witnessed the installation of new officers who will manage activities throughout the coming year. These business meetings, become a Lion family celebration and an annual picnic is the result. This year’s event was special for several reasons. The club’s activities have been very successful under the Leadership of President Hal McDermott. While many Virginia Clubs have found their membership reduced, the Rappahannock Lions Club has welcomed five new members. The newly elected leadership team will have the historic challenge of the new millennium and we’re sure they’ll be able to take on whatever Y2K provides. His honor, the Mayor of Culpeper, Waller Jones served as Installation Officer to swear in and outline the duties to the new team. Jones is a former Governor of District 24A to which our club belongs. Lion Club management for 1999-2000 will be the responsibility of: Jeff Light, President: First Vice President, Bob Metcalfe; Second Vice President, Gary Settle; Third Vice President, Buck Payne; Secretary, Ken Marlor; Treasurer, Emerson Williams; Lion Tamer, Ray Watson and Tail Twister, Yogi Bear. Filling out the board will Put The "Motor" Back Into Motorcycling. All new 'a Iky nr Interstate™ Most powerful engine ever put into a custom. • Legendai v six cylinder 1520cc engine features incredible horsepower and torque and makes cross-eountrv trips feel like cross-town jaunts. • (her eight feet long from front to back, the Interstate gives you room to stretch out in comfort. • Chassis is specially reinforced and strengthened for touring loads. • Rear trunk and twin 35 liter saddlebags are weadiertight and give the Interstate as much carrying capacity as our Gold Wing®. 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We are Lions because we believe in what Lions can contribute to our community. But there are some whose accomplishments deserve to be singled out for special recognition.” “John Hartline has served in a number of positions as Officer and Director over the years. Whatever job he fills you can be sure he will make a Barbara Sears Miller, D.C., P-Ac., F.I.A.M.A. Announces New Warrenton Office Location for the Practice of Acupuncture and Chiropractic 54 E. Lee St., Suite 100 cx (540) 351-0077 cauo7?y O WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Weddinjy Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. ^Rappahannock J^efco& _675-3338 dedicated effort to do a thorough job. But it is as Chairman of our Sight and Hearing Committee that John has really been outstanding. This is one of our most important activities.” “Periodically John reports to the club that we have provided so many eye exams, bought so many pairs of glasses and hearing aids and spent “X”-amount of dollars. All that requires a considerable effort on his part. He works with Social Services to determine those in need and if they qualify. He coordinates appointments for \ 1 INCOMING PRESIDENT: Jeff Light, left, is given the gavel by past President, Hal McDermott. client eye and hearing exams and arranges for transportation if needed. He keeps records and makes sure bills are paid. In his “spare time” he collects used glasses, packs them up and ships them to the Lion Center in Roanoke. He takes care of all this without any help from the rest of us.” “As if this weren’t enough, John is also chairman of our Membership Committee. John Hartline exemplifies our motto “ We Serve”. In all of his service for the community, by no means limited to Lionism, he is blessed with the support of his good wife, Julie. So for all that he’s done and continues to do... I would like to present John Hartline with the Lions Distinguished Service Award”. John was given an enthusiastic and well-deserved ovation. The Lions Club has had a successful year. We are very grateful to all our friends and neighbors who have contributed so generously to that mission accomplishment. MEMBERS: Lion Club President, Jeff Light, is congratulated by Waller Jones, the Installation Officer as the members of the board for the new millennium serve as witnesses. Left to right, Emerson Williams, Bob Anderson, Jeff Light, Ken Marlor, Waller Jones, Hal McDermott, Yogi Bear, Mike Leake and Gary Settle. * HONG KONG BUFFET and Opening Spzc-icil Snow Crab Legs Friday & Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday-All Day (When Available) Lunch Buffet $5.25 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $6.25 Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner Buffet $7.95 Mon.-Sat. 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Drinks & Cocktails • Polynesian Drinks Hlth OPEN -7 DAYS A WEEK Regular Dining Menu and Carryout Available 512 Culpeper Town Mall • Culpeper (540)825-0158 Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. ATTENTION: • Athletes • Coaches www.HodellsSavings.com SIGN UP YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR: Maryland Annapolis 410-266-3195 Bethesda 301-215-4670 Creenbelt 301-345-4401 Rockville 301-770-2200 Waldorf 301-705-8035 Virginia Fairfax 703-968-2700 Manassas 703-392-0500 Reston 703-481-0026 Springfield 703-971-8303

Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune NEW DIRECTOR: Bet Jones (left), Chairman of the Board of Directors at Rappahannock National Bank, welcomes new board member Tom Taylor. Rappahannock National Bank welcomes Taylor as new director Tom G. Taylor, 43, is the newest member of the Rappahannock National Bank Board of Directors. Taylor was elected by the board at its June 28 monthly meeting and took the oath of National Bank Director from Board Chairperson Bet Jones on July 8. “We are delighted to have Tom. We think he is going to make a fine director,” commented Ms. Jones. A native of the county, Taylor has an Associate’s degree from Ferrum College in Virginia and a Bachelor’s Degree from Berea College in Kentucky. Tom and his wife Cheryl started their own business, T.G. Taylor Construction, 14 years ago. Taylor serves on the board of Headwaters and the Rappahannock County Building Office Appeals Board. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Washington and is a trustee of Amissville United Methodist Church. Taylor added “I am excited to become a member of the board, and to serve the bank and the community.” Mike Leake, Vice President of the bank and Secretary of the Board, said that “we are extremely excited. We think he’ll offer some new ideas and suggestions” for the bank. Taylor joins Ms. Jones, Leake, Alphaeus F. Cannon, Thomas B. Massie George E. Williams, Mary L. Payne and G. William Beale on the board. Tom and Cheryl reside in Sperryville with their two children: Emily, 17 and Brian, 12. Rappahannock youth soccer gearing up Rappahannock Soccer League is holding registration for its fall season this Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Rappahannock Elementary School for boys and girls between the ages of four and 17, Registration forms can be picked up at the library during the week and at the elementary school Saturday. Registration fees are $35 and $30 for additional siblings. However, scholarships are available from RSL. Scholarship recipients will pay six dollars for registration. RSL will have co-ed teams, and all-girls teams if enough girls show up. Players who would like to participate on &n all-girls team should note that on their registration form. In addition to the teams RSL normally has, they also wish to form a U-17 team for players too old for the U-14 squad. They would compete against U-17 teams in Madison and Culpeper Counties. For further information on RSL fall soccer, please contact Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 or Kathryn Treanor. Ms. Treanor can be reached by phone at 937-5794 or by e-mail at treanors@summit.net. 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This seminar, titled Habitat Islands,” will focus on the various threats to the habitat of plants and animals in the Blue Ridge area, including urban sprawl and invasive exotic species, and also on different ways of dealing with these threats. At the Smithsonian Institution’s Conservation and Research Center, seminar participants will see how scientists there use the latest technology to help species living “on the edge” make a comeback. Then participants will spend much of the day in the field, in different areas outside and inside Shenandoah National Park. They will learn about the difficult decisions that landuse planners near the park must make and about the challenges that resource managers in Shenandoah National Park face as they protect plant and animal populations in the park. During the course of the day, hands-on activities will give participants an opportunity to explore these important issues. 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The remaining two seminars to be offered this summer are “Walk on the Wild Side,” an overnight camping experience designed for beginners, and “Wildland Fire,” an exploration of the methods and benefits of wildland fire management. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. | Flint Hill Vol. Fireman's Carnival s Parade July 21, 22, 23, & 24 • 7 p.m. until closing Located on the Fire Company's Carnival Grounds in Flint Hill, VA Rides, Games, Food, Fun, Bingo, Raffles & Concessions WEDNESDAY. JULY 91 TKKfrS FAMILY NIGHT RIDE SPECIAL $6 All You Can Ride Until closing. THURSDAY, JULY 22 CHICKEN B-B-Q DINNER. Rides $8 all you can ride until closing. FRIDAY, JULY 23 CHICKEN B-B-Q DINNER & GRAND FIREMAN'S PARADE at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Miss Virginia 1999 for her first public appearance. Rides $8 all you can ride until closing. 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-&appat)annocb JJetos— , Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer 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 Oldef 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 Our View Drought Water is becoming scarce. Let's see what we can do to help. This area is suffering from a drought considered the worst we have experienced since 1930. Creeks and wells all around are going dry. And while the rains we received Sunday helped in some areas, it wasn’t nearly enough. There are things we can all do. First and foremost, we can conserve water. As much as we would like to wash the car and water the lawn, there just isn’t enough water for that right now. Even the town of Washington, which has the only public water system in the county, would do well to practice water conservation. Secondly, if you see a neighbor in need, help them out. Some people may not have any water, including farmers. If you have water and know someone who doesn’t, help them out. If we work together, we can get through this tough time. New Tax Bed & Breakfast's need to remember what voters did in November. Recently, the county Board of Supervisors adopted the local meals and lodging tax ordinance. Many Bed and Breakfast owners, as well as other business owners who serve food and drink, are against the tax, and they indicated as much at the last supervisors meeting. While one can understand how they feel about taxes, these individuals need to remember one thing: The county voted overwhelmingly in favor of the tax. The Board of Supervisors simply did what the voters wanted. Don’t be mad at them for this. Even Ron Frazier, the lone supervisor to vote against the ordinance, did what the voters wanted because his district was the only one to vote against it. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Work is progressing at the bridge on Route 612 in Old Hollow. The road will remain closed through July 26 to replace an aging bridge over the North Fork of the Thornton River. The project will take up to 120 days to finish, but the road will be closed only until the contractor removes the existing bridge structure and replaces it with pre-stressed concrete decking. Letters Appreciation extended to Espinola family Thank you for printing the photo of the Espinola Family Band. Without that timely notice we would have missed an absolutely delightful experience. Even though the program was billed as “songs for children” we knew it would also be filled with joy for the “young in heart.” The library hall was full of children of all ages and all present were obviously delighted. What a privilege to be able to Community thanked My earnest appreciation is extended to all who contributed food, funds or assistance with the box suppers for the Amissville Firemen’s carnival. I also thank all who purchased prize tickets from me. All of this helped to insure the success of the event. I do thank you. Sarah Latham Amissville attend the world premiere of this new folk ensemble. Lorraine and Tom are well know professional performers, but the addition of their talented children, Nicole who is nine and Evan who is seven, has produced a new dimension of entertainment experience. When you hear of their next “Gig”, don’t miss it! Virginia and Bob Scott Castleton # Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va.22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper's editorial values. If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, July 24, 1969 In Rappahannock County, the proportion of young people who will be going to college, when classes resume in September, will be greater than ever. On the basis of local enrollments and the new schedules of rates for tuition, fees, room, board and incidentals, the parents of these students will be shouldering a $336,000 load for the coming academic year, it is estimated. The Rummage Sales which were held during the month of May for the benefit of Washington Fire Company and Rappahannock Rescue Squad cleared $535.10, an increase over last year of $105.10. Mrs. W.B. Jenkins, assisted by Mrs. Mary Burke and Mrs. Charles Burke operated the May sales each Thursday and Friday. The sales were extremely successful and all merchandise was sold. Miss Rappahannock, Beth O’Bannon greets spectators at the Sperryville Firemen’s Parade held last Thursday in connection with the annual carnival. Beth received Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Beautifying the Rappahannock County Courthouse in the 1930’s at a tree planting ceremony were Lewis Turner, County Agent holding the tree and Matilda Garner, Home Agent taking the first shovel of dirt, as well as many onlookers. . her title in the spring beauty contest sponsored by Rappahannock Jaycees. Approximately 200 young people from throughout the state attended State 4-H Conservation Camp at Camp Farrar, Virginia Beach last week. Among those at camp was Richard Gore Jr. of Castleton. Joseph B. Reid, a project manager, has been named a senior associate with Perkins and Will Partnership, a firm of architects in Washington, D.C. He is the son of Mrs. C.G. Reid of Washington, Va. 25 Years Ago Thursday, July 18, 1974 A deed of 6.5 acres along the Rush River was conveyed Tuesday to the Rappahannock Recreation Association from Colonel Earl E. Holmes and Granville Eastham, president of the Recreation Association, foresees no problem in having the deed made out to the Association instead of to the county. Facilities to be build during the first phase of the Recreation Association’s Construction program include tennis courts, volleyball fields, horseshoe pits and an outdoor pavilion. 4-H Day Camp was conducted last week at Round-About Farm south of Sperryville where swimming was one of the primary afternoon activities. Mrs. Joan St. Clair and daughter Jeanne assisted with the swimming instruction. The hospital ity of Col. and Mrs. Dale Metzinger at the farm coupled with the cooperation of sponsoring organizations insured a successful week’s camping. Several familiar faces will be missing when Rappahannock youngsters return to classrooms this fall, but each of the new retirees look forward to retirement and all have plans to keep busy. They include: Mrs. Catherine Brown, Alvin Atkins and Mrs. Arthlinda Quaintance, all of the Sperryville area. 10 Years Ago Thursday, July 20, 1989 When she is asked what she did over her summer vacation, Billielee Ballard will have an answer that is significantly different from most of her peers who have been going to camp or the beach or watching television during the summer between their ninth grade and tenth grade years in high school. She spent a month as a Christian missionary in Venezuela. After listening to five hours of testimony and comments at a hearing ' last Wednesday night, Washington’s Town Council approved the county’s plans for an addition to the jail. The county’s recycling center will soon accept tin cans, according to litter and recycling coordinator Nina Stainer. Residents are requested to remove the label from the cans and crush them to conserve space. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C.

Ragged Mountain gets kudos BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Hunt Harris and his Ragged Mountain Resource Center (RMRC) was the recipient of an Honorable Mention in the, inaugural Virginia Watershed Award program. These awards are granted by the Virginia Department of Natural Resources in recognition of corporate and community excellence in watershed protection. Each year, a corporation, at least three communities and one individual will be cited for “outstanding leadership, hard work and investment in conserving and enhancing Virginia’s water resources.” The Ragged Mountain Resource Center’s Honorable Mention was bestowed as a result of the recommendations of county Administrator John McCarthy, Supervisor Bob Anderson, and Library Director David Shaffer. As Mr. McCarthy noted, “Under Mr. Harris’ direction, the center has provided a wide variety of outreach, training and data gathering, including stream monitoring, directing water quality workshops and managing stream bank restoration efforts and BMP implementation.” Hunt’s RMRC is dedicated to educational and recreational activities in the Blue Ridge Mountain Bioregion, and it helps coordinate activities “such as hikes, water monitoring and similar natural history projects, environmentally balanced living practices, and providing general information about the region.” RMRC projects are diverse and ambitious, and include: the development of a “water monitoring network” in the upper tributaries of the Rappahannock River, which includes establishment of biological and chemical monitoring sites, stream bank restoration through riparian plantings and improved water access methods, and establishment of community-cooperative upper tributary “Committees” within the Network sub watersheds; tree planting and native plant species efforts; a “Speaker Series”; a key role in the “Trash Free Rappahannock” program; a “Second Saturday” series of guided hikes; and countess other environmentally-oriented good works. RMRC, like many other non-profit organizations, can always benefit from the contribution of time and other resources and, judging from the recent Department of Natural Resources award, will return invaluable services to the community. The Ragged Mountain Resource Center is located at 11794 Lee Highway, Sperryville, Va: 22740 and can be reached by telephone at 9873366. COUCNIL From Page A1 assets of $10,797.62 as of 6/30/99, compared to the 5/30/99 figure of $6,230.59. Fourth of July Notes Council member and Fourth of July Committee chair Charles Tompkins provided the Council with his “99 4th report” in which he presented both highlights and criticisms of the event. He noted that attendance during the day was slow due to the heat, but that the evening events were well attended. He also reported on the perception that there was resentment over the parking fees, but stated that those fees are one of only two sources of revenue for offsetting event expenses, the other being vendor fees. The report also presented preliminary financial data that showed at net income of $676.34 after expenses of $10,266.81. Tompkins encouraged suggestions and volunteers for next year’s celebration. State FOIA changes Town Attorney John Bennett provided information on Virginia Freedom of Information Act changes that were effective on July 1, 1999. Modifications to the Act that were discussed pertain to procedures for getting into a closed meeting, the requirement to provide notice of meetings, the requirement for minutes to be taken and for draft minutes to be made available to the public, and the requirement to treat committees as a public body. The procedure for going from an open to a closed session now requires that the subject matter be identified, the purpose of the closed meeting be identified, and the specific code section authorizing the closed session be specified. What was heretofore called an executive session must now be referred to as a closed session. With regard to notice of meetings, the amended Act requires notice of at least three days in advance of meetings of public bodies, including regular meetings and any special meetings, if there are three days to give notice. The Town Council agreed to use the Kiosk and the Town’s website to regularly post meeting notices. Other activities: • May Architectural Review Board proceedings were discussed: an application from Mary Ellen and Charles Smoot for a storage building was approved; modifications to Charles and Carroll Kevis remodeling plan were approved; application from Clarissa Leggett for a fence was approved; and application for a handicap ramp at the Trinity Episcopal Church was denied. • John Byam noted that he was continuing to work on the problem of Kiosk accessibility. • Mayor Willis submitted proposed changes to the Water Service Ordinance that address water sales to Rappahannock county residents and the Town’s right to regulate water usage in the event of an emergency. • A quotation for a new computer system was reviewed and accepted by the Town Council. The quotation of $2,037 is for a new Apple IMAC/333 plus printer and ancillary equipment. • The Final Order from the Rappahannock County Circuit Court approving the County/Town boundary was received. Southern States election results Hubert W. Gilkey, III of Flint Hill, Marvin G. Pence of Browntown and G. W. “Bill” Powers, Jr. of Front Royal were elected to the local Board of Directors at the Southern States Annual Membership Meeting of Southern States Front Royal Corp, Inc. held in Front Royal, on July 14. More than 37 stockholder-members and their families attended the session. ■ W. Dale Welch of Flint Hill, was elected chairman of the local Board of Directors, while Thomas A Megeath of Front Royal was named vice chairman. . Elected as delegate to a District Election meeting to be held in Culpeper this fall, was Marvin G. Pence of Browntown. Hubert W. Gilkey III of Flint Hill was chosen as alternate. James McCarron of Taneytown, Md, Southern States’ district manager, talked about the cooperative’s overall operations and gave a presentation based on the theme, “Let’s Grow Together.” The report on local operations and services given to farmer members in the community was given by Ronald Barrett, II, manager of Southern States. He reported that total operating volume for £he past year was about jj>2,600,000. His report included color slides showing Southern States facilities and services, as well as patrons’ farming operations. The session also included a special recognition ceremony for the newly elected and retiring board members. * RESPECT / THE EARTH ..RECYCLE! Those retiring include, Merle Cullers, Lindsay W. G. Eastham, G. W. “Bill” Power, Jr and W. Eddie Williams. Southern States, founded in 1923, is a farmer-owned cooperative operating in 17 states stretching from Michigan to Florida and west to Texas. The Richmond, based firm is one of the largest U.S. farmer cooperatives, manufacturing, purchasing, or processing feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel. It also sells farm, animal health, lawn, home and garden supplies through 638 local dealers in its operating territory. In addition, Southern States gins cotton and markets livestock, small grains, corn, peanuts and soybeans. In its fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, Southern States had sales of $1.12 billion. r i DRY WEATHER. Special Kubota 1700 17 HP i HST transmission * J Must come in for special price. You Will Never Get A Better Deal. PLUS a/Jcir "°nth7?<9 6. /'O'J, OU9h9S% 1999 .yt Ideal For "s^° All Your ^ Farm, Lawn — and Garden Wofk. Other Kubota Models In Stock. Call For Models fir Prices. Stop In 8e Look It Over. | PULLEN’S TRACTOR fie EQUIPMENT 1 L Pullen's Tractor Keeps Your Tractor Pulliny ^ Financing 9F~ Available 15133 Rixeyvllle Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 829-0893 TOLL FREE (800) 646-0893 C. Antony wins national honor Chris Antony, graduated from Rappahannock County High School in the middle of June and still made time to attend the 21st annual national Technology Student Association (TSA) conference in Tulsa, Okla. He joined approximately 2,500 other conference attendees from across the nation to participate in national level skill competitions, special interest sessions and leadership sessions. “The national conference is the highlight of the school year for students enrolled in technology education courses,” said TSA Chapter adviser, Ron Vickers, who teaches at RCHS. Chris entered several contests and place sixth in the nation in Manufacturing Prototype. His idea was a PVC type enclosure that one could lower down into a well pipe. Successful prior testing showed that about a gallon of water could be hoisted at a time. Chris named his project the Y2K Well Bucket in planning ahead for any power Photo courtesy of Ron Vickers SIXTH IN NATION: RCHS teacher Ron Vickers, left, and Chris Antony attended the National Technology Student Association conference in Tulsa, Okla. recently where Chris placed sixth in the nation for his project. outages. Chris helps his parents, Richard and Sandy Antony in their nursery business, Long Mountain Nursery near Washington and his idea formed from having to pull pumps several times.1 “I am very pleased that the School Board has supported our TSA students year after year. I’ve always said that RCHS students are among the best in the nation and Chris proved it,” concluded Mr. Vickers. Step Into A New World 6480 College Street • Warrenton, Virginia 20187 www.lf.cc.va.us Fall Semester Open Registration August 19 9 AM-7 PM Open your mind to new possibilities... Visit or call 540.351.1505 today!

Drought From Page A1 13.96 of that falling through June of that year. In 1999, we have recorded 16.60 inches of precipitation through June, but 5.39 inches of that fell in January, the heaviest precipitation month since June of last year. If the drought conditions continue unabated and if we are not impacted in this area by the tropical storms expected in late summer and early fall, we might just experience the worst drought since data was first collected in 1680. What can be done? There is little that the individual can do beyond conserving water or finding alternate sources of water for livestock and crops. County Administrator John McCarthy reports that the Board of Supervisors will be considering a drought resolution at their regular August session. If passed, this resolution will be sent to Governor Gilmore, and will request that he declare the County a disaster area. If and when the County is declared a disaster area, farmers may be eligible for low-cost loans for drought assistance for purchases including livestock feed or alternative water sources. Non-farm residents will probably receive no drought assistance, and we can only rely upon our hopes and prayers for relief. DROUGHT SEVERITY INDEX BY DIVISION (Long Term palmer) July 10, 1999 Based on preliminary data «-4.0 of less (extreme drought) -3.0 to -3.9 (severe drought) -2.0 to -2.9 (moderate drought) -1.0 to -1.9 (near normal) 1+2.0 to +2.9 (unuaual moist apell) +3.0 to +3.9 (very moist spell) +4.0 and above (extremely moiat) CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NOAA Pasture carrying capacities in times of drought conditions BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences Livestock producers who depend upon pasture resources for some or all of their summed feed can be especially hard-pressed during times of drought. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 July 21, 1999 Citizen of the Week Hazel Zinn-Day Home: Rock Mills Occupation: 4-H Program Support Technician, Virginia Cooperative Extension Accomplishments: 4-H keeps Mrs. Zinn-Day busy. Some of the programs she facilitates in her position include 4-H Day Camp Program, Junior Overnight Camping Program, Share The Fun Talent Show, Achievement Night Program and workshops on subjects from quilting to tree identification. Mrs. Zinn-Day is currently busy preparing for the upcoming Culpeper-MadisonRappahannock Farm Show. She has previously won 4-H Volunteer of the Year and 4-H All-Star awards. All-star is the highest honor one can achieve in 4-H. Mrs. Zinn-Day stays active outside of work as well. She recently participated in the Relay For Life against Cancer. She is volunteer leader of the Child Care Learning Center After School 4-H Cloverbud Club, and was recently appointed to the Rappahannock County Board of Social Services. She has also done volunteer work for the Girl Scouts and the Mary Beth Williams fund raiser. Mrs. Zinn-Day is a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Culpeper County, where she formerly taught and directed Vacation Bible School. Weekend picks Animal workshop held this weekend Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd. presents Dawn Hayman Animal Communication Workshop July 23-25. The workshop includes introductory lecture and two fullday seminar events with lunch included for only $185. Those wishing only to attend the introductory lecture scheduled for Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. may do so for the cost of $20. Call 675-1855 for more details. Basic Weaving Workshop set Basic Weaving Workshop scheduled for Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. has openings. Contact Yarn & More at 675-1350 to join the class and learn basic weaving structure and techniques. Farm Show begins The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Show is currently underway and will continue through Monday, July 26. The event is located on Route 29 south of Culpeper. The Farm Show showcases a year of hard work by 4-Her’s in these three counties and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For further information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Mary5s Little Shop in Woodville Practically an institution BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer Since 1988, Mary’s Little Shop has been firmly ensconced in Woodville and is still going strong. The shop is located in two buildings right on Sperryville Pike or Route 522. One of the buildings used to be an old gas station. With an interesting array of products, Mary Nicholson caters to locals and tourists as well. These days you can stop at Mary’s for all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables, salad dressings, barbecue sauce, apple cider, honey, hanging plants, annuals, perennials, and all types of ceramics. The ceramics are animals mostly - pigs, cows, cats and dogs. They are used mostly for decoration, but some are piggy banks and some are pitchers and bowls. The enterprise began when Mary was a young woman. She was attending high school in Madison County and working at her uncle’s grocery store in Haywood. It was then that she began to want a shop of her own. But before that came about, Mary married her husband, Billy Nicholson, and had three daughters. Her sales experience came from working the flea market in Front Royal. There she concentrated on produce and ceramics. She wanted to sell a wider array of products, but she did not feel she could sell the jams, jellies, and fruits as other vendors were already selling them. During much of that time, Mary was longing for a shop of her own. When she found out about her cur Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bartoara Wayland HAPPY, CONTENT AND FRIENDLY: Mary Nicholson is pleased to display her fruits and vegetables at her shop in Woodville. rent snops availability in lyoa, sne jumped at the chance to rent the building. She. knew this was it. And she was right. __ Mary says, “When I found this I jumped on it. I knew this was going to be it. I don’t want to work for no one else. I want it to be my own. It’s worked out well on my own. This is how I make my living, so I have to do something.” A lot of things happened in that first year. Mary opened the shop selling produce and ceramics, as she had at the flea market. But then the building that used to be the gas station became available for rent, which Mary intended to use as the produce shop and stand. She began adding the fruits, plants, and specialty foods that have helped increase business. Mary says, “Now I sell all sorts of things, hangr ing baskets, garden plants, flowers, annuals and perennials, jewelry, watches and knives. Perennials did better this past year. In the fall, I’ll sell mums and different things, like pumpkins and apples. Then, when fall’s over, I sell Christmas trees and wreaths.” Over the years, business has steadily risen. And the reason is not just the product itself. The reason for Mary’s success is her exuberant, outgoing personality. People stop to see her specifically and end up buying something. Mary says,"This is enjoyment. I look forward to it. I love being with people, meeting new faces. I’m different from any of my family. I’m one of those outgoing people. I think that’s what people look forward to when they come here.” Mary does not have helpers. She does everything herself. When I ask her about the future of Mary’s Little Shop, she says, “Even if I’m an old lady, I can still do this.” And she mimics an old lady hobbling around the store. Mary’s Little Shop is conveniently open Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mary says, “I know people in town and there are a lot of people out late too. I try to catch them going and coming.” If you need to reach May by phone, the shop phone number is 987-7262. Espinola family packs community room BY STELLA CLARK Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Espinola Family Band, consisting of Tom, Lorraine, Nicole Marie and Evan, gave the second of the Saturday performances for the Rappahannock Library’s Summer Reading Program, and it was a tri umph. Every chair in the room was taken, and we had to bring out the little carpet squares for the children to sit upon for story hour, so everyone could sit down. Lorraine began the program by waving a big plastic bag of marshmallow and singing “how do you like your marshmallows? Squishy on the inside, brown on the outside, dark brown or burnt black?” Then they moved on to the strawberry-picking song and other family favorites. They had an African pottery vase to set the mood for the big drum piece. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Barbara Waytand PLAYING TO A FULL HOUSE: The Espinola Family Band, from left to right, Evan, Lorraine, Nicole, and Tom played and sang to a full “community room" audience at the Rappahannock Library on Saturday afternoon as part of the summer reading program. Children of all ages, toddlers to seniors, had a splendid time. When Lorraine moved the floor harp to the front for the rain-drop song everyone was so still you could almost hear the raindrops falling. When Tom played the Halloween song (not scary) his guitar produced a growl you didn’t know a guitar could make, and then he did it again, so you knew it was no accident. The Wedding Song that Nicole and Evan sang as a question and answer duet was a great favorite: “What cha goin’ to wear to the wedding? How you goin’ to git to the wedding? Who you goin’ to bring to the wedding?” Evan sang, “I’m goin’ to bring my children to the wedding,” and Nicole asked, “I didn’t know you had any children. How many do you have?” “I’m gonna bring my six children to the wedding. Seven if the weather be good!” Then Nicole sang “There ain’t gonna be any wedding!” and everyone burst out laughing. Sam Mullany, three years old, got so into the spirit of things that he rushed up and gave an impromptu solo dance, which added to everyone’s delight. Their final song was what they called their Buddhist song because the refrain, “What you do will return to you”. It was called “Don’t kill snakes” when you see them in the road, and went on to include turtles, who tend to be slow, and need a friend, and frogs and even bats. The audience just spontaneously joined in the refrain, “For what you do will return to you,” and every toe in the room seemed to be tapping. To close the program Lorraine held up the big bag of marshmallows again and opened it, saying “I’m going to put these marshmallows by the library door, so everyone can take one as they go out.” It was unforgettable!

Church Activities Revival, homecoming set Revival services will be held at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville Aug. 2-7 each evening at 7. Homecoming services will be held Aug. 8 with services at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 12 on Sunday. Dr. Wayne Thompson from Rochelle in Madison County, a well-known preacher in the area will be speaking at the services. All are invited to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. bellows hip picnic at b orest Grove Forest Grove Baptist Church will host a fellowship picnic on the church grounds Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. “Fellowship (meet your neighbor) will follow, please come join us,” said a spokesperson. Forest Grove Baptist Church was established in 1886 and is located at 258 Forest Grove Road in Viewtown. Regular services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information or to RSVP for the picnic call 937-4134. 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. Bible School at Mt. Lebanon Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on Route 522 invites you to climb to new heights with them through their Vacation Bible School on July 26 through 30. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until 12 each day. This year’s theme is “Mt. Extreme.” Children age four through six will enjoy an avalanche of games, stories, crafts, recreation, and snacks from this Mountain Top adventure. Call Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church at 987-8354 or 547-4218 for additional information or to register. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Worship services scheduled New Hope Deliverance Ministry worship service will be held on Sunday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The community is welcome to attend. For more information call Minister Doris Fletcher at 675-1434. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 25 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Bible School at Gourdvine Vacation Bible School will be held at Gourdvine Baptist Church July 25-30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program entitled “Jungle Journey” is for all ages. Children, teens and adults are invited. Gourdvine is located on Eggbomsville Road, Route 729. For more information call Melissa Ramey at 937-4413 or Pastor John Miller at 937-6001. Revival at Black Oak • Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Route 729 will be having revival services, Wednesday through Friday, July 28-30 at 7 each evening. Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Madison County, will be guest speaker. The public is invited. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. _ Karen Lynn Taylor weds J. Stoneberger Karen Lynn Taylor and Jeffrey Todd Stoneberger were united in marriage on Saturday, June 19 at Leakesville United Church of Christ in Luray. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Dr. Eddie Walker, amidst an altar setting of candelabra accent with green ivy and white bows, and piano and organ arrangements of green and white roses. Matthew Bradley performed the instrumental prelude of music. Soloist Beth Keyser sang “The Rose,” as the couple lit the unity candle and “Valentine.” The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Taylor of Luray. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stoneberger of Luray. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal of Sperryville and Mrs. Mary Taylor of Stanley. Escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a formal length gown of white satin. The basque bodice, styled with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, was accented with beaded reembroidered lace and sequins. The gathered skirt was enhanced with scattered appliques including a wide satin and lace flowing train. A pearl tiara highlighted the tulle veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses, ivy, and baby’s breath, accented with pearl sprays, sheer and lace ribbon and pearl beads. Maid of honor was Tara Huffman. Bridesmaids were Tammy Taylor, Jennifer Royston and Becky Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stoneberger Stoneberger. All attendants wore matching hunter green tealength dresses accented with a satin bow in the back. They carried bouquets of hunter green tiger lilies and off-white roses with baby’s breath, pearl beads and silver and hunter green ribbon. Flower girl was Melissa Taylor. She wore a white dress of satin and lace accented with hunter green bows. She carried a basket of hunter green and white roses accented with lacey ribbon and white beads. Ring carrier was Heather Taylor. She wore a hunter green dress of satin and lace accented with sheer bows. The groom wore a black tuxedo with white rose boutonniere. Keith Stoneberger served as best man. Groomsmen were John Tayior, Jeremy Stoneberger and Keith Henry. They wore gray tuxedos with matching cumbersome and bow tie and rose boutonnieres of hunter green. The bride’s mother wore a tea length two-piece dress of hunter green with matching accessories. The groom’s mother wore a black dress with an overlay of white lace. They each wore corsages of white miniature roses and hunter green accents. Wedding director was Christie Baker. Pam Deal attended the guest book and Susan Gochenour handed out the bulletins and scrolls. Joycie Lindsay videotaped the ceremony. Following the ceremony, a reception party was held at. the Stanley Fire Hall. Reception decorations included a balloon arch, balloon bouquets, votive candles accented with hunter green and iridescent marbles. Hostess included Myrtle Taylor and Tammy Painter. The cake table was decorated with green ivy, white and hunter green roses and baby’s breath. The three-tiered cake consisted of a fountain with bridges on each side and was prepared by LuAnn Mathew, and served by Neva Blakemore and Bonnie Stoneberger. Timmy Good provided the music. The groom’s parents hosted an after rehearsal dinner at the church social hall. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple is residing in Stanley. The bride is employed by Whispering Pines as a Licensed Practical Nurse and the groom as a mechanic by Wrangler in Luray. Activities prevail around Sperryville The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 25. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Revival services will be held at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church Aug. 2-7 with Dr. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle. Homecoming services will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. 8. Dr. Thompson will also be preaching for both ser Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 p.m. For more information call 987-8718. The first bridge in Old Hollow is still closed and will remain closed until July 26. Virginia Department of Transportation is replacing an aging bridge over the North Fork of the Thornton River. The project will vices. Dinner will be served at 12. All are invited. A summer sculpture workshop taught by Charles Flickinger will be held at Oldway Art Center, behind Glassworks Gallery Aug. 13-15 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 take up to 120 days to complete. A special meeting of the Rappahannock VFW will be held July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW hall here on Main Street. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Roy Leake at 987 8401.. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church hosted a “Son-Fair” carnival for children on Saturday and the event was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Many thanks to Pastor Jon Heddleston and his wife, April for their contributions in this community to the young people. Anyone with news of interest, birthday parties, upcoming events or family celebrations should give me a call to have it included in this column. Residents are reminded of the Flint Hill carnival with the grand parade being held on Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. The newly crowned Miss Virginia from Roanoke will be a featured guest. As always, many other participants will highlight the parade. Hope to see you there. Have a great week! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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B&R offers a little bit of history BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Walk into the showroom at B&R Antique Wood, and the smell is mesmerizing. Add to that, the furniture offers some history. Bill Cornwell takes lumber from old structures, mainly barns, and crafts furniture in Shaker Early American Style. This style uses mostly straight lines with no curves or “fancy stuff”, according to Cornwell. Bill and his wife Rhonda added that each piece of furniture has a history of its own. Some of the wood they use dates back to 1725. The lumber that the Cornwells use includes two species of extinct trees, Heart Pine and Wormy Chestnut. Mr. Cornwell also uses “Old World Jointery” in the construction of his pieces. He commented “everything here has some type of joint,” as opposed to nuts and bolts holding it together. He added “My customers like to see how things are put together.” Cornwell uses oil finish to bring out the color, then three coats of lacquer for water protection. He says that the furniture can withstand almost anything. One of the few exceptions is nail polish remover. Cornwell added “we can take barn wood and make it look really old or really clean. It depends on what the customer wants.” B&R Antique Wood is family-owned and operated. The Cornwells and their three daughters, Kim, Heather and Kristina, all play a part in the success of the business. Bill Cornwell has been a A FAMILY AFFAIR: The Cornwell family, from left Bill, sitting at one of their creations. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune to right: Kim, Heather, Kristina, Rhonda and furniture and custom cabinet builder for 17 years. He says that during this time, he has gained experience and picked up techniques. B&R had been in business since 1994, and the Cornwells moved their business to Rappahannock County from Luray in October of last year. Most of their business has come from word of mouth. However, their recently established web site is attracting quite a bit of attention. Visits to their web site have come from all over the United States, as well as close to 50 countries worldwide. They have shipped furniture to Iceland, and been contacted by someone in Sweden. The Cornwells also have delivered furniture to Lake Tahoe, Calif. That particular customer now wants more furniture, for a home he is building in Montana. Cornwell still has some work to do. He would like to hire a couple of skilled craftsmen to help with building the furniture. The showroom is almost finished, but also has a little bit of work left. Even though they are open for business, the Cornwells plan a grand opening for sometime in August or September. B&R Antique Wood is located on U.S. 211, just east of the town of Washington, and is open Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. They can be reached by phone at 675-2077, or by email at www.oldwood.com. Birthday wishes to Gerry Corbin Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Corbin entertained with a cook-out in celebration of the ninth birthday of their son, Gerry Jr. on Sunday. Family and friends attend. We extend belated wishes to him. Billy Dodson, Rachel Grigsby and Tanya Dodson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Alice Grigsby is resting at home after being a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Forest Grove Baptist Church will host a fellowship picnic on the church grounds Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship will follow. Forest Grove was established in 1886 and currently holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the picnic or for more information call 937-4134. All are welcome to attend. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 SINK OR SWIM? It's never too late to leant how to swim. Jgst call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. 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WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA. • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Upcoming Events VFW members to meet The Rappahannock County VFW will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW hall. For more information call Roy Leake at 987-8401. Tennis clinics starting soon Rappahannock resident and tennis professional Hunt Harris will once again be offering a limited number of instructional clinics at the Rappahannock Park near Washington, Va. this summer and fall. A schedule will be published soon, and anyone interested in instruction should contact him at 987-3366 regarding available and preferred times. Costs will be based on a sliding-scale fee system according to the number of participants in a clinic group. Beginner, intermediate and advanced level instruction will be offered. Sculpture workshop scheduled A summer sculpture workshop, figure in clay, will be held Aug. 13, 14 and 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The $225 fee includes model and materials. The workshop will be taught by Charles Flickinger at Oldway Art Center, behind Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville. For information call 987-8718. Flint Hill carnival underway The annual carnival sponsored by the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is currently underway and will continue through Saturday, July 24 beginning at 7 each evening. The grand parade will be held on Friday, July 23 beginning at 6:45 p.m. Miss Virginia, Crystal Lewis, will be making her first public appearance since receiving the title. Rides are $6 on . Wednesday and $8 Thursday through Saturday evenings. Barbecue chicken dinners will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as fine food and baked goods from the Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday night will be the crowning of the queens and awarding of prizes. Make sure to attend! Calling Varsity basketball girls All Varsity basketball girls who are going to play for the upcoming year should note that conditioning drills will begin on Aug. 2 and run through Aug. 5 from 6 to 8 each evening. For more information or anyone with questions contact Coach Luther Stanley at 987-8277. Art Camp planned Young people ages 5-12 are invited to attend the fifth annual Art Camp with Laurie Marshall at the Rappahannock Recreation Center Aug. 2-6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12. The cost is $45, which includes most materials. Scholarships are available. There are a few spaces left. Call 675-3267 to register. Ragged Mountain activities Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville is sponsoring the following activities and more information may be obtained about an event by calling the center at 987-3366. Sunday, Aug. 1: “Blue Ridge to the Bay “ Speaker Series “Terrestrial and Streamside Salamander Monitoring in Shenandoah National Park” with Robin Jung and staff from Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library (off US 211 near Washington, phone. 675-3780). Saturday, Aug. 14: “Second Saturday Hike Series” to trails in Shenandoah National Park (SNP) adjacent to headwaters of Rappahannock River Watershed tributaries. Meet at Mountainside Market on US 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m. and car pool to trail head, return mid-afternoon. Bring food for self and clothing according to weather of day. Destination: Nicholson Hollow Trail on Hughes River. Art workshop slated On Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Laurie Marshall will hold a workshop to explore making art to the , story of Genesis at Hearthstone School. Charcoal, pastel and watercolor will be used. The cost is $65 for adults, $25 for students, including materials. Scholarships are available. Call 675-3267 for details and to register. Families plan reunion The Jenkins, Woodard and Sisk reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. It will be an all- day, fun filled event. Those attending should bring a covered dish. Soccer registration underway Rappahannock Soccer League is currently accepting fall registrations, ages 6-16 at a cost of $35 and $30 for additional siblings. After Aug. 1, a $10 late registration fee will be added. So don’t wait, do it now! Thee will be on-site registration July 24 from 9 to 12 in front of Rappahannock County Elementary School. For further information call Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 or pick up a form at the Rappahannock Library, and get it in the mail today! Sports physicals offered Virginia High School League Physicals will be given at the Rappahannock Medical Center on July 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. The VHSL physical form will be available at the Medical Center. There will be a $10 fee to Medical Center. Wakefield hosts open house Wakefield School in The Plains will host Admissions Open Houses for students entering grades 4-6 and 9-11 on Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, Aug. 5 both at 7 p.m. The public and especially prospective students and their parents are invited to attend. For more information call 253-5393. ' Summer camp scheduled I TASC for Teens of Jeffersonton is organizing and leading a two-week Canadian Wilderness Fishing Summer Camp to beautiful Northern Ontario for youth ages 10-17 on Aug. 7-20. The trip will leave from Jeffersonton and include qualified and caring staff, complete instruction, round-trip transportation, meals, most camping equipment, cabin lodging, and motorboat. For more information call 937-8272. Swing dance lessons continue Swing dance lessons will continue at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday evenings at 7. Cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call Lindsay and Heidi Eastham at 675-3444.

Grigsby family enjoys out-of-town guests Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deane of Dunn, N. C. spent last weekend here with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg spent the weekend in F redericksburg. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Eunice Meier, who passed away Monday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Meier was the former Eunice Corbin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Corbin and was born and raised here in Boston. She had been a resident at Culpeper Health Center for the past three and one half years. Relatives here for her funeral were Mrs. Ray Thomas and sons, Charles and Chriss and friend Willis of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mason of Sumter, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Todd Meier and family of Lake of the Woods, David Corbin of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Corbin of Fairfax, Mrs. Helen Gore of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Light and daughter, Jessica, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kelchner, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Long, all of Winchester. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was an overnight ROSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 guest Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road and Friday overnight of her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier and mother in Culpeper. Our prayers are with Mrs. I FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Hosted by the Fauquier Family Shelter COME AND ENJOY! • -«* > Crafters & Artisans Handmade Quilt Raffle Haircuts by the Hair Cuttery Over 40 Crafters... GREAT MUSIC! Swing, Barbershop Quartet, Bluegrass, Gospel & More with Master of Ceremonies Chris Edwards of WFLS (93.3) FM ^ Hamburgers, Popcorn, ^ Soft Drinks, Sno-Cones, Cotton Ronnie Poe Bluegrass Blue Ridge Barbershop Quartet Malcolm the Wacky Magician Rappahannock String Quartet Heaven's Express The Chris Edwards Swing Quintet 10:00- 10:30 a.m. 10:30- 11:00 a.m. 1 1:00 - 12 noon 12:00- 1:00 p.m. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Grupo Folklorico Chilean Dance Team 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. K-Mart Parking Lot I Business Rt. 29, Warrenton, VA Stella Burke, who is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. In our birthdays for the week, we extend wishes to Randy Norman and Randy Lynn Norman. Castleton way residents, Jamie and Ben Kelley both received honors from their school, Wakefield in The Plains. The “New Song” group from Immanuel Baptist Church in Manassas presented a program at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Mrs. Ray Frazier was a Thursday caller of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church here in Boston will be having Vacation Bible School next week, July 26 through July 30 and all area children are invited. Andrew Clinedinst of Scrabble Road recently attended the Mid-Atlantic Band Front Camp at Ferrum College. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to my niece, Mrs. Michele Swindler and her husband, Michael who celebrate their day, Wednesday, July 21. The 50th anniversary of the Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison Farm Show begins Wednesday and continues through Monday July 26. Participants of our area and all others are to be commended for their hard work and we wish each one much success. For answers to any questions please call 540-675-3619. Laura McNear earns honors Laura E. McNear, daughter of Richard and Nancy McNear of Washington, earned dean’s list honors for the spring semester at Lynchburg College. Lynchburg College is a private college in central Virginia enrolling 2,050 students in the liberal arts and sciences, professional, and graduate studies. Girls to represent RCHS at Longwood Sandra Oliver and Rebecca Metcalfe were nominated by Rappahannock County High School to represent their school at Virginia Girls State. They traveled to Longwood College in Farmville to partake in the activities June 20 through June 25. Virginia Girls State gives each person an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens. They are informed of the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American Citizenship in order to gain an understanding and to participate in the functioning of their government. It was an exciting week. Miss Oliver was sponsored by the Rappahannock Lions Club. Miss Metcalfe was sponsored by the American Legion in Culpeper. Both girls are upcoming seniors at Rappahannock High School. Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of Eddie Hitt who passed away this past week. Funeral services were held on July 14 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Amissville United Methodist Church Building and Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 108, Amissville, Va. 20106. Happy anniversary wishes are sent to Ludwell and Gwendolyn Brown who Amissville By GLENDA GUM will celebrate their second anniversary on July 19. Happy anniversary wishes are extended to Wes and Marion Woodward who will celebrate 51 years together on July 23. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce Beeler and Darren Braylo who will be facing surgery within the next few weeks. Jeffersonton Baptist Church finished a successful and exciting Vacation Bible School with a short program on Saturday, July 17 at the church. Special thanks to all the folks who helped in coordinating the material for Vacation Bible School, arranged activities and refreshments, taught, and assisted, during the week. Thirty participants accepted the Lord! Randy Gum and family wish to thank everyone for their concern during his recent hospital stay and recovery. Your love and support has been appreciated more than words can express! Have a fantastic week! Please continue to leave your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays! r <r Fax 703-689-1278 icphaH@timespapers.com LEARN A HIGH TECH SKILL. A high school diploma can only take you so far. Hightech training in the Army can take you a lot further. If you qualify, you can train in electronics, avionics, digital communications, and satellite communications, to name just a few of the skills the Army offers. See your local Army Recruiter for details. Leesburg (703) 443-1172 ARMY. 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Hitt family remembers soldier Friday afternoon Misty Hitt was among the Hitt Research Group that gathered to place a military tombstone on the grave of their ancestor, a Revolutionary soldier, Peter Hitt. George Bryson addressed the group on behalf of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). LTC John C. Hitt spoke on behalf of the Hitt group. On Friday evening, the Woodville Elsie, Margaret, Mae Anna, and Cathy Dodson, Billy and Nina Fox, Beth Scott and Shirley Settle. Dan and Bessie Norman were among those from Woodville attending the Blue Grass festival in Mineral on Thursday. Will, Wade and Wyatt Norman attended Bible School at the Hope Hill Hitt families came together at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper for their annual dinner and reunion. Approximately 25 people were in attendance. Saturday afternoon the Hitt families and friends met at the home of Misty Hitt and June Clark for a study session and picnic. Those attending were Mary Johnson of Lexington, Ky., John Hitt of Knoxville, Tenn., Conrad and Ann Line and grandson Ashley Ludwig of Baltimore, Md., Pat Kerrick of Culpeper, Barbara Littlefield of Monrovia, Md., Betty Grim of Sun City, Ariz., Anne Rodick of Bloomington, Ind., Elwyn and Linda Johnson of Modesto, Calif., Charlie and Mary Priest of Amissville, Lars Bohn of Trupach, Sieger-Land, Germany, Jane Sandoval of Fredericksburg, Lucia Kilby of Sperryville, Richard Burke, Heidi Bullock and Lee and Martha Lou Hitt, all local. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the picnic continued into the late evening ending with everyone gathering around an old pump organ singing hymns. On Sunday, Misty Hitt joined other descendants of those families that settled the German Colony in the 1700’s for a reunion. The event was held at the Germanna Community College in Locust Grove. Butch Davies was the spokesman. Those attending enjoyed a delicious lunch, sharing genealogy research findings, and especially the German Band and Alpine Dancers. Visitors this week of June Clark at her home were Lucille Dillinger, Myrtle Falls, Rev. Alphesus and Eva Atkins, Richard and Rena Burke, Dickie and Peggy Wayland, Castleton this past week. The school theme was fruits of the Holy Spirit, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Parents and grandparents were present Friday evening for the finalization of the Bible School’s program and to enjoy hearing what the children had learned. A puppet show presented by Angie and Andra Lines was a treat for all. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norman and family had lunch at The Country Cafe on Sunday. Friday evening, Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke were guests of the John Suche’s in Culpeper for family night. Friday visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Lillian and Jim Sykes of Culpeper. Our sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt of Castleton on the loss of their son, Chris. Happy birthday to Randi Lynne Norman of Chester Gap. She will celebrate her birthday on Saturday. Richard and Rena Burke enjoyed brfeakfast at The Country Cafe on Tuesday, then they spent a few hours at the Culpeper Library and later in the afternoon they had lunch at Long John Silver. Richard says retirement is wonderful! Sunday evening, the Burkes visited with John, Nina and Eric Norman in Washington. They also visited with Marilyn Bailey who is recuperating from a hip injury and is a house guest of the Normans. Call Rena Burke with your news. The number is 987-8330. Obituaries Elinor Ralls Oldest member of Linden Methodist Elinor Maddox Ralls, 97, of Linden died Saturday, July 17 at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 20 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Barbara Minter. Burial was at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ralls was born Aug. 11, 1901 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Sam and Mary Mills Maddox. She joined the Linden United Methodist Church in 1932 and was the oldest living member. She was the wife of the late John F. Ralls. Surviving are a daughter, Marion R. Bonnette of Linden; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Linden United Methodist Church, 2091 Freezeland Road, Linden, Va. 22642. Clara Rickard Strasburg resident Clara Catherine Rhodes Rickard, 82, of Strasburg died Friday, July 16 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. Graveside services were conducted at Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg by the Rev. Brenda J. Biler. Mrs. Rickard was born Dec. 5, 1916 in Strasburg, daughter of the late Ira and Blanche Jewell Rhodes. She retired as a presser from Aileen Company and was a member of Strasburg United Methodist Church. She was a lifetime member of Strasburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband was the late Glen Locke Rickard. Surviving are two sons, Glen A. Rickard and Bobby Lee Rickard, both of Strasburg; two daughters, Betty Lou Rickard and Shirley Ann Rickard, both of Strasburg and three sisters, Mary Virginia Miller and Louise Miller, both of Strasburg and Frances Hackley of Amissville. Mae Settle Born in county Mae Dodson Settle, 89, of Culpeper, died Sunday, July 11 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was bom Dec. 11, 1909, in Rappahannock County to the late George Ernest Dodson and Neva Nicholson Dodson. She was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles William Settle Sr., who died in May 1950. ^ Mrs. Settle is survived by three sons, Charles William Settle Jr. and his wife, Jessie of Culpeper, Melvin Ashby Settle and his wife, June of Manassas and Kenneth Lee Settle and his wife, Shirley of Culpeper and a daughter, Louise Younger and her husband, Charles of Culpeper. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Acrey Dodson, Robert Dodson and Milton Dodson and three sisters, Bertie Hackley, Mattie Hackley and Florine Smith. She was predeceased by three brothers, Jack Dodson, Thomas Dodson and Eugene Dodson and three sisters, Neta Scott, Nellie Nicholson and Gladys Mozingo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 14 at Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper. Interment followed at Forest Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryan Settle, Jeff Bowers, Mike Settle, Melvin Settle Jr., David Smith, Tony Dodson and Jimmy Dodson. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager Flint Hill carnival r now in progress Tonight is family night at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s annual carnival. You can ride all evening until closing for one low price of $6. All other nights, the rides will be $8. The event will continue through Saturday night. Five Star Amusements is again providing rides and concessions and have added two new rides this year. The carnival starts at 7 each evening and the parade starts at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The newly crowned Miss Virginia 1999 will be making her first public appearance at the parade again this year. The community is encouraged to support this endeavor. See you at the carnival! Mrs. Linnie Cummings recently spent 10 days with Dottie Cummings visiting relatives and friends in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Betty Klise spent five days at Wintergreen with members of the family from Spokane, Wash., Portsmouth, Orange, and Ridgefield, Conn. The Aileen reunion was held at the Flint Hill carnival grounds on Saturday with approximately 65 present. The event was enjoyed by all and they look forward to next year. Elizabeth Welch attended an evening swim recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wayland at Sperryville. Allison Lillard of Manassas visited her grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lillard on Sunday. The Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville United Methodist Churches held their annual picnic at Harmony Hollow on Sunday. The group enjoyed good food, fellowship add especially the swimming pool. Mrs. Barbara Gentry attended a Postmasters Convention in Fredericksburg from Sunday until Wednesday of last week. • Samathia Reed of Laurel Mills spent the weekend with Nikki Calisto. Elizabeth Welch attended Vacation Bible School at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville last The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. second and fourth Sunday with Robert O. Goff delivering the message. The public is welcome. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. See you at the carnival! rfnifiiziny ^Hlzoucjfzti by Randy Minter A CONFESSION If a man or woman is committed to pursuing the truth over being right, he or she should have little trouble in confessing to being wrong. The pursuit of truth is a noble endeavor, while the compulsion to be right is a mere flight of ego. If anything, an admission of being wrong can elevate one's standing in the minds of others. As Jeremiah Seed once wrote: “Be not ashamed to confess that you have been in the wrong. It is but owning (taking responsibility for) what you need not be ashamed of that you now have more sense than you had before, to see your error, more humility to acknowledge it, more grace to correct it." How strange it is that when we are young we think being right is so important! As we get older, we discover that there are many right answers and being gracious is harder yet more rewarding than insisting on one’s own way. 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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept [. -| [ 11 j | Rentals Houses 2 BD, 1 BT, Washington, VA, completely renovated w/central heat & air, no pets. $750. 540-987-8850 RENTAL BETWEEN WASHINGTON & Sper ryville, 3 BR, 2 BA, on small lake, situated on large cattle (arm No pets. $1,000.mo. References, security deposit required. 540-9878781. 55 Rent"'* ' Rooms v _/ ROOM TO RENT $400 + util, short term ok, sec. dep. & refs req, W/D, A/C avl, Rappahannock Co. 540-987-8248 m Rentals 00 Wanted V_ ^ PARK RANGER SEEKING small cottage Country setting. Wood or propane heat preferred, (540) 675-2005 evenings Hunting 89 Properties V___> LEASE YOUR LAND for $$$. Small, well mannered hunt club seeks lease. Must have 250+ acres and good deer population. Jack at (804) 975-2202. 177 Sales Wanted VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN TOP home w/ TOTAL PRIVACY. 5-10+ acres Commutable to DC. Prefer solid smaller home w/ lots of windows, basement/garage or outbuilding for storage. Good water. Call ASAP, John, 703-7532876 eves/wknds or Iv msg. anytime or emailmail64383@pop.net oon rmm Equipment V_ J WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. Looking for a JOB? You’ve come to the right place! Times Community Newspapers We’ve got Northern Virginia all Wrapped UP! MOVING/TAG SALE 2445 Brighton Place Jeffersonton Sat., 7/24 8 am to 2 pm Items for sale: Living room set, SO1 Htachi Ulra vision TV, antique oak table, inens & china, bedroom sute (includes bed, 2 nghtstands, 2 dressers, chair, and footstool), handmade entertainment crtr., exercise equipment, kitchen table w/ chairs, 22.5 HP 5CT ctl garden tractor, plus many other items. From Warrantor Take Rt. 211 W. approx. 10 miles to Rt. 229 (flashing yeltow lights), turn L on Rt. 229 go approx 1.5, miles to South Wales Sub., tun R A fofcw to Brighton Place, turn R & turn R at 2nd drive. 232 Oarage/ Yard Sale YARD SALE BABY & TODDLER ITEMS EXCELLENT CONDITION 3 Graco swings, 3 infant car seats, 2 jumpers, 2 changing tables, 3 diaper genies, 2 Graco portable playpens, Camera monitor. Evenflo Exersaucer, Jenny Lind oak crib, beautiful baby linens, white wicker bassinet/eyelet cover. Hundreds of Girls clothing items (newborn to 3T),: shoes, hats, coats, sweaters, dresses, jumpers, etc. Toys and other items. Sat., July 24th, 9 am - 1 pm (no sooner, no later), Menlough Manor House, 402 Culpeper St., Warrenton. Most items are priced between $5 & $50. Prices are firm; Cash payments only. Merchandise in excellent condition; no “junk'' Mlsc. For Solo «’ ANTENNA TOWER, (Rohn), heavy duty, free standing, exc. cond., $650. 540-3499494 SADDLERY LIQUIDATORS Come See The Largest Tack Shop in the U.S.A. Everything for the horse and rider. Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! 6612 James Madison Highway. Junction of Rt. 15 and Rt. 66. Haymarket, VA. 888-723-3554 261 Mlsc. Wanted 90 PEOPLE WANTED: to lose weight & gain health. Safe-all natural products. Dr. recommend. Call 800211-0078. -. 290 Found J FOUND BEAGLE, at Friday Twilight Polo at Great Meadows. Please call & identify. 540-2535156 days, 540-3470373 — 294 Giveaways V_) BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov , spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 KITTEN, MALE, cute! tabby, 1st shots, wormed. 540-349-4592. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Fl«x» Coverings • Window Treatments .orating Sc • Window W^Rpaper* Slip Coven. & Uph4stery Residential A Commerical RL 211 Amfcavlllt. VA 937-5500 370 Financial / Mortgage* CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate In business since 1982. Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 Place Your Ad Today Call 777-1110 f400 Adoption V. ADOPTION Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call collect Clara & Doug at 703-242-2469 A LOVING, childless couple seeking to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expen. Call collect 540-349-9056 480 ABC Licenses J ABC LICENSE Smokehouse Winery, Inc. trading as Smokehouse Winery, 10 Ashby Road, Sperrvville, Rappahanock Co. Virginia 22740 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. John P. Hallberg President 7-21,7-28-99 #268444 1995 Toyota Tacoma, P/U 4x4, 4cyl.,2.7 150 horsepower. White w/brown stripping, sliding back window, chrome step-up bumper, brand new 31 x 10:50R 15 tires. Antislip rear end. aluminum wheels,mud flaps, no rust, clean engine. Great gas mileage $9700. Call 540-9873336 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 777-1110 or FAX 689-1278 This Could be YOUR AD! Call 777-1110 Bids & Proposals FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS IS ACCEPTING BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING DAIRY PRODUCTS FOOD PRODUCTS BAKERY PRODUCTS CLEANING SUPPLIES BID FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE 6 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, WASHINGTON, VA. MONDAY - FRIDAY. DEADLINE AUGUST 2,1999 7-14, 7-21-99 #266895 INVITATION TO BID General Excavation, Inc. is soliciting quotations for the July 27, 1999 VDOT Highway Letting, from WBE and DBE firms as sub-contractors for any items of work qr supplies related on the following VDOT job: n 1. ORDER NO : D! 2. ORDER NO.: F92 ORDER NO.: F93 ORDER NO.: R61 (Rt. 681, Page, Co.) ORpER NO.: R62 (Rt. 674, Warren, Co.) 3. 4. 5. ^732, Augusta, Co.) (RtYH, Frederick Co.) (Rt. 729, Rappahannock Co.) Plans and specifications may be viewed at our office or may be obtained from V.D.O.T. in Richmond, Va. @ 804-786-2936. Please contact Gene Dershimer or John Kern @ 540-439-2202 (Fax 540-439-3795) to provide a quotation or for further information. The project(s) generally consist of: SURVEY, CLEARING, ESCAV. & GRADE, BORROW, STORM SEWER, STONE BASE, S.T. PAVE., ASP. PAVE., TRUCKING, GUARDRAIL, FENCE, ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT, BOX CULVERT, BARRELS & LIGHTS, PAVE. MARK, UNDERDRAINS, MOT, ROCK BLASTING, PAVEMENT DEMO, and other miscellaneous Items. 7-21-99 #268106 BUY RECYCLED and save: It would mean the world to us. For a free brochure, call 1-800-CALL-EDF or visit our web site at www.edf .org Apartment Living j Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DIANE WOODWARD BURKE, et als, Complainants vs. HELEN WINCE BRAGG, et als, Respondents IN CHANCERY NO. 99CH13 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to establish ownership of certain real property containing 12.337 acres, more or less, located in the Stonewall-Hawthorne Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and more particularly described by deed dated April 26, 1912, and recorded in Deed book 2, at Page 288, among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, wherein the aforesaid property was conveyed to Mary E. Grimsley. An affidavit having been filed by the Complainants, Diane Woodward Burke, William Ashby Woodward and trma Mae Grimsley Street, that diligence has been used by the Complainant to ascertain in what county or city the hereinafter named Flespondents reside without effect, to-wit: HOWARD GRIMSLEY WINCE, CHARLES W. SCHMIDT, KEVIN D.SCHMIDT, ROBERT GEORGE KYLE, WILLIAM T. LEMAIRE, DAVID MANUEL, EMMA GRIMSLEY MARSHALL, DORIS GRIMSLEY DUNCAN, JOY P. DYER, HAZEL PUTNAM COOK, MABEL GRIMSLEY, CARL BURGESS, BARBARA GRIMSLEY MILES, WILLIAM GARRISON GRIMSLEY, JR., MARVIN “TIPPY” GRIMSLEY, JAMES CLIFFORD GRIMSLEY, AND ELEANOR GRIMSLEY RECTOR, and that their last known post office addresses are unknown, and/or that the said Respondents may be nonresidents of the State of Virginia; and/or that the number of Respondents upon whom process has been served exceeds ten (10), and that such Respondents represent like interests with the parties not served with process; and i that there are such other persons who may clain an interest in the aforesaid property and/or who may be heirs, devisees or successors in title to JOHN N. GRIMSLEY, deceased, MARGARET GRIMSLEY, deceased, W SHELTON GRIMSLEY, deceased, MARY E. GRIMSLEY, deceased, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parlies respondents by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN; the Court hereby grants and enters this Order of Publication this 7th day of July, 1999. UPON CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, it is Ordered that the Respondent appear no later than the 17th day of September, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., which date and time satisfy the statutory time requirements set forth in §8.01-317 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this suit. IT FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, State of Virginia, and published in that County. ENTER: William Shore Robertson JUDGE DATE: July 7. 1999 I ask for this: M. Andrew Gay heart M. Andrew Gay heart, P.C. 127 w. Davis Street P.O. Box 1583 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 82S-3200 Facsimile (540)825-3277 Virginia State Bar No 26385 A COPY-TESTE: Diane Bruce, Clerk Margaret Ralph, Dep Clerk 7-21, 7-28, 8-4, 8-11-99 *268759 Brand New Apartments 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heating and hot water • Wall-to-wall carpeting • Walk-in closets with linen shelving • Pool, clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconies/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Left on Belle Ave. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart. « HEM! ENT MAXIM' 'M INCOME! 1 $18,750 2 , $21,400 3 $24,100 4 §26,750 5 §28,900 _£_§31.050_ To quaMy your ncome mull be less then tho#e on the^chvtNMMMKl on the number of pereon* living 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 Tel (540)829-8595 ynw Fax (540)829-8596 JL Protessionally Managed by ZZZZZZZ KSI Management Corp. Full Tim* Employment ACCOUNTING/BILLING MANAGEMENT POSITION for medical practice. Experience necessary. send cover letter resume to 440 Hospital Dr. Warrenton, VA 20186 Automotive Mechanic’s Helper Warrenton Midas needs full-time mechanic's helper. Call John or Roger: 540-341-0033 CABINETMAKER/ MILLWORKER Experienced, dependable craftsman. FT position. Fax resume to 540-439-0815 SALES FULL-TIME SALARY PLUS COMMISSION 25k TO 35k PER YEAR 703-449-1922 DRIVERS Nations largest Petroleum Carrier looking for qualified Drivers to join our team. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Good working schedule & new equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • 23 years of age or older • 1 year driving experience • Clew A CDl with hazmat & tanker endorsement* • Clean driving & criminal record For appointment Contact Mr. Greer at 1-800-878-7497

EMPLOYMENT CARPENTERS/ CRAFTSMAN custom Home Rapp. C. All aspects. Experienced individuals or 2-3 man team. High skill level desired and paid tor. Short and longer term work available also looking to develop relationship with quality carpentry subcontractor co. Call Bob 540-937-7821 RDBC.LTD DRIVER 7 CDL driver wanted. Earn up to $24. per hr. in salary & bonuses, great benefits year round work. In Manassas, VA. 1-800-214-7663 DRIVER CDL driver wanted. Earn up to $24. per hr. in salary & bonuses, great benefits year round work. In Manassas, VA. 1-800-214-7663 DRIVER OTR For regional flatbed exp. Call 540-937-4064 GENERAL EXCAVATION, INC., an E.O.E. now has an immediate opening for INSTRUMENT MAN FOR SURVEY CREW Data collection experience preferred but not a requirement. Apply at: 9745 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA Office Hours: 7am-5:30pm ; (540)439-2202 HELP WANTED! For small convenience store in Downtown Warrenton. Must be at least 21 years of age & able to work mornings and some weekends. Call Jean @ 540-347-5586. SURVEY RODMAN/ INSTRUMENTMAN Multi-discipline A/E firm seeks qualified individuals for Rodman and Instrument Positions. We offer project diversity. Excellent work apmosphere and benefits. Including health plan, 401K, vacation and holidays. Qualified parlies are invited to submit a resume to: Frederice Ward Associates, Inc. 22-B John Marshall Street Warrenton, Va 20186 540-349-8385 PARKING ATTENDANTS 6/hr July 23 & 24# 5-10 PM No exp. necessary. Flint Hill VFC Carnival Call 540-675-3143 PET GROOMER IMMEDIATE OPENING exp., for estab. clientele at a full service pet center, FT, good pay, Call for details. 540-347-4855 Help wanted Small Convenience Store, PT, evenings & weekends. Marge, 540-675-1444 LOADER/ EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Wanted for permanent part-time position working in Rappahannock County 5 days per week. Excellent opportunity for local farmer or retired person with equipment experience to make extra steady income. Please Call: (540) 825-0300 EOE Skyline CAP Head Start Has the following vacancy Preschool Bus Driver Rappahannock Drive mornings and afternoon runs, or afternoons only. 1020 hours/week; $6.77/hour. Must have CDL, school bus approved. Benefits available. No prior convictions to child/adult abuse. Male/female Equal Opportunity Employer Send letter or resume by 7/28 to Deborah Powell, Skyline CAP Head Start, P.O. Box 588, Madison, Virginia 22727 LOVE TO SEW?? Seamstress needed for creative items. Work at home at your convienence. Sara Belles 540-349-4649 Call Your Rep Today To Place Your Ad. Times Classified 703-777-1110 or FAX 703-689-1278 TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/ DISPATCH Join the Nations Largest Petroleum Transportation Company for an exciting career. Looking for an outgoing, dedicated, and energetic individual to join our team. This position involves hard work and some weekends. Company offers competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits. Dispatch management experience preferred but not required. Recent college grads welcome to apply. SEND RESUME 703-503-9403 RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE MANAGER WPER-FM A new Christian radio station located in Warrenton will begin broadcasting in August. We have an immediate opening for an experienced receptionist/office manager. Responsibilities will include all inner office functions. Applicant must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office software. Be-part of this exciting ministry. Send resume and salary requirements to Station Manager, WPER, P.O. Box 113, Warrenton, Virginia 20188-0113 RAPPAHANNOCK DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES has an opening for a Social Worker to provide services to prevent placement of children outside the home, to oversee day care and to coordinate sen/ices through the Comprehensive Services Act. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required: Knowledge of social work principles and practices; knowledge of human behavior; ability to exchange information orally with clients, co-workers, and staff members of other agencies; ability to make and implement case decisions; ability to assess an individuals and/or family’s strengths and needs, knowledge of social, economic, and health problems that face individual’s groups and communities; ability to respond to the client’s emotions; ability to plan and manage with supervision, own work activities; ability to write; and ability to interpret laws, policies, and regulations. To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia application form, which may be obtained from the local Department of Social Services Office of the Virginia Employment Commission. It must be received by noon on July 23, 1999 at the Rappahannock Departments of Social Services; P.O. Box 87; Washington, VA 22747. Salary range: $23,424~$36,653 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Acton Employer WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. &appafjattnocfe j&etos 675-3338 Dwyer reunion draws crowd BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Dwyer family reunion at its ninth session, saw much increase in folks interest and participation. Ninety-three family and friends gathered at the fire hall in Washington, Va. for their annual event. Jenkins, Settle, McDonald, Conteras, Gibson, Baker, Baldwin, Burke, Pullen, Clatterbuck, Gardenhour, McDods, Keyser, Deal, Mitchell, Feagans, ^ Fox, McWaters, Medina, Bailey, Eisner, Sours, Tober, Shoemaker, Orndorff, Drummonds, Allison, Tate, Payne, Kendall, Coffey, Bolen, Albright, Burner, Grove, Abbott, Ponn, Rickard, Gore, Bedortha, Wilson, Gill, McFarland and Gupton are some of the surnames of the r descendants of our ancestors, Thomas B. and Mary G. Martin Dwyer. This year along with the displays of family information, pictures and old documents there was a new game introduced, a family cross word puzzle. Fifteen minutes were allowed for its completion, with a $5 prize. Jeanie Dwyer of Washington, Va., finished first and claimed the money. Winners in the raffle were: Colin McDonald, Ned’s Johnson Rappahannock History; Chris Albright, velvet pillow donated by Debra Keyser; and Lorene Dwyer, Irish china creamer and sugar bowl trimmed in 24 carat gold. Those who won gifts in the following categories were: Oldest: Nannie Kendall Payne, of Front Royal, Va., age 85; Youngest: Charles M. : — ■ | It’s just a little snake.... Ron Cromer, specialist in Herpetology and a full time lecturer since 1982 will present “Snakes Alive” on Saturday, July 24 at 2:30 at the Rappahannock County Library as part of the summer reading program. The program is designed to give you clear, concise insight into the lives, habits and characteristics of reptiles, especially snakes. It begins with an orientation lecture and slide presentation and features approximately two dozen live U.S. native harmless species of reptiles including turtles, lizards and specially tamed (for petting) native snakes. A giant pet python from S.E. Asia will be introduced during exciting hands on sessions. Opening Tonight FOR RESERVATIONS 540-665-4569 Q Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200 Burke of Washington, Va., age 7; Head of Family with most generations present: Lillie Dwyer Pullen of Old Hollow with four generations represented; Longest married couple: Charles and Mary Fox (will be 50 years in September); and Person Traveling the Longest Distance: Virginia Sours Tober of Walkersville, Md. Special thanks and appreciation are extended to “Dude” Settle of Culpeper for letting us use his microphone and amp; to Jason Pullen for attending the drink tables; Daniel Keyser, Chris Albright and others for cleaning up; to Rebecca Burke for helping set up; to Charles M. Burke for attending the register; and others who helped make everything work so well. The raffle ticket sales and drawing were upped to accommodate several who had to leave early. Thanks to Jenny Esiner of Front Royal for handling the tickets. Lunch was then had, with Joseph Dwyer of Middletown, Va., returning thanks. After lunch we proceeded with the remainder of the program. We’d advertised the probability of having a guest from Ireland but were disappointed that he could not make it. We also received word, too late for publication in our newsletter, via e-mail, that on July 30, 1999 a Dwyer Clan Rally will be held at Avoca Lodge, Hollyford, County Tipperary, Ireland. Twenty-five descendants are travelling from Canada and one hundred and twenty descendants from throughout Ireland are to gather. Next year’s reunion will be held on July 15 at the fire hall, beginning at ten o’clock promptly. Don’t forget, bring in those receipts for inclusion in the to-be-printed Dwyer Family Cook Book. Old Dominion and Lord Fairfax in partnership at Fauquier Campus Old Dominion University’s distance learning program, Teletechnet, will begin to offer courses at the Fauquier Campus of Lord Fairfax beginning fall 1999. With the opening of the new education complex for Lord Fairfax in Fauquier County, Old Dominion University has established a Teletechnet site which will offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Through the articulation of Lord Fairfax Community College courses and the Old Dominion University Teletechnet courses, residents will be able to complete their last two years of their baccalaureate degree as well as graduate degrees without ever stepping foot on Old Dominion’s main campus in Norfolk. Connected by digital satellite, hard-wired sound and computers, the Teletechnet Program delivers an electronic duplicate of the on-campus classroom experience via video monitors and audio speakers in classrooms located at all 23 community colleges within the Commonwealth of Virginia, three military installations, and two corporate sites. Old Dominion University students can see the professor and the on-campus class live on their monitors and can speak directly to the professor by using desktop microphones. Old Dominion University, has been offering undergradu-' ate and graduate degree pro-|‘ grams at the Lord Fairfax Middletown campus since 1994 and now welcomes the chance to be part of the new complex at the Fauquier County campus. For additional information regarding programs offered and registration information please contact Dr. Beth O’Kelly or Barbie Diggs at 540-869-2948 or at 1-800-9065322 ext. 7139. RECYCLE

Photo courtesy of Larry Sherertz NEW DEPUTIES: (L to R) Andy Berry, Mark Currence and J.C. Welch graduated from Rappahannock Regional Justice Academy on May 7 at the Eagles Club in Fredericksburg. Welch is shown holding the academic achievement award he won for finishing at the top of the class. Rededication of Little Fork monument set for July 24 BY BETTY SHACKELFORD President, Culpeper United Daughters of the Confederacy Rededication of the Little Fork Confederate Monument has been launched by the Culpeper Chapter, Virginia Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy to be held at 11 a.m. on July 24. The descendants of members of the Little Fork Rangers are being sought to participate in the wreath laying and enjoy the program with reception to follow. A search for pictures, letters, diaries, obituaries, and artifacts of the men who served are also being sought. Descendants are urged to write a biography of their ancestor which may include information about their family and the things they would want to be remembered. This information will be gladly accepted handwritten or typed. Friends, family and the public are invited. Greg Mertz of Department of Interior, National Park Service (Historian, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Parks) will be the guest speaker. In 1900 a ladies association was formed to raise funds for a memorial to the Little Fork Rangers which was unveiled on May 25, 1904 and has remained on church property since that time. It had been moved once and has, once again, been moved to allow construction of a lovely new parish hall. The Little Fork Church has undertaken repairs, cleaning, provided a new granite base and welcomes any contributions which can be designated for the memorial at the address, Little Fork Church, P.O. Box 367, Rixeyville, Va. 22737. Residents entertain, celebrate Luncheon guests Friday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. David Hall of Jeffersonton and Miss Abigail Summerfield of Arlington. Happy birthday to Gerald L. Frazier of Spotsylvania who has his day on Tuesday, July 27. Bobbie Jo Brown attended a birthday cook-out for her friend, Jessica Estes on Saturday evening at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and =5** We want to continue prayers for Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, who had eye surgery on July 14. She is getting along very well. On Sunday, July 18 Doug and Beverly Exline, Cheryl Smart, Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck were visitors of Mary and Melvin Gochenour in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham of Culpeper were Monday dinner guests of Mr. Mrs. Everett l^stes. Charles Clark of Manassas was a Monday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Monday Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark were in Merrifield on business and had lunch in Warrenton. On Saturday, July 17 Doug and Beverly Exline, Cheryl Smart, Mae Racer and Anna Clatterbuck, all of Washington and Melvin and Mary Gochenour of Front Royal had dinner at the All American Steak and Buffet in Manassas and enjoyed a shopping trip following dinner. and Mrs. Kichard Simmons. We encourage Washington residents to support the Flint Hill annual fireman’s carnival that is .underway this week. Tonight is family night and you can ride all evening for the low price of $6. Rides throughout the remainder of the week will be $8 for the evening affair. The grand parade will be held on Friday evening beginning at 6:45 p.m. The newly crowned Miss Virginia will make an appearance. See you there! Have a good week and please call me when you have news for this column. Wildflowers spread to license plates Wildflower license plates will start sprouting on car bumpers thanks to a newly approved specialty plate benefiting Operation Wildflower, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) highway beautification program. The new plate, which features a spray of Bachelor’s Button, Plains Coreopsis and Queen Anne’s Lace, will be available at Department of Motor Vehicle offices once 350 pre-paid applications are received. The cost of the Wildflower plate is $25 per year, which is in addition to the vehicle registration fee. After the first 1,000 plates are purchased, $15 from each additional plate will go to Operation Wildflower. Those funds will be used for extra seed packets, special plantings and an expanded marketing effort. The plate’s idea and design originated with VDOT and Pat Brewster, Chair of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. Legislation was subsequently introduced by State Senator Walter Stosch of Henrico County in the 1999 General Assembly session. Those interested in the wildflower license plate should send an application and check to: VDOT Environmental Division, Wildflower Specialty License Plate, 1401 E Broad Street, Richmond, . Va....... 23219. Applications can be obtained by calling (804) 371-6761. Operation Wildflower, a cooperative effort between VDOT and the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, launched the planting program in 1976 with 25 flower beds. Now, with the help of garden clubs, civic organizations and nature-loving citizens, approximately 500 acres of wildflowers grow along Virginia’s highways. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Shelly Ross to Stewart L. Murray, parcel A-l, 6.8464 acres. $172,000. Charles E. Pardoe to William E. Kaye, 1/2 undivided interest, parcel 2-A, 50.201 acres, Rappahannock and Madison Counties. $125,000. Gino J. Trinca and husband to Evelyne O’Connell, 19075 square feet, Village of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $150,000. Richard A. Herman and wife to Bruce C. Sloane and wife, 5.592 acres, Piedmont EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Real estate deadline is now Monday at 3 p.m. Call to reserve space 675-3338 Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE our new South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) . .... & EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I I*rni idin<• Affordable, ()ualil\ I es>al Sr/v/Yo Since \ % X 'A X % s District. $140,000. Fisher Barkanic and Associates PC to Katherine Marie Baumgardner, 1 acre, Stonewall District. $68,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Park Boundary and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 Main Street, Sperryville - 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 fit 987-8146 9.4 wooded acres in Twin Falk area with a nice Cabin. 2 BRs, sleeping loft, open living room and kit., 1 BA. Decks with great views, 4-wheel recommended. Private. Great weekender. Asking $115,000 17.4 wooded acres on the Rappahannock River. 2 nice springs, some stone fences, mature trees. Nice housesites. OLREA. $120,000 24.302 mostly open acres just off Route 729. Beautiful homesites. Small stream. $125,000 .78 acre building lot located on Zachary Taylor Highway just beyond Woodville area. OLREA. $15,000 Just listed, Washington, VA, 4.03 acres and older house in the county's designated Commercial Zone. Beautiful open lot k easily accessible. Any Commercial venture will have to be approved through Zoning Office. Home has 3 BRs, basement, 2 BAs, living room, dining, country kit. & porches. Roof fairly new. $225,000 Hillsdale Grocery, being sold as is. Owners have health problems. Call for more info. $250,000 Rappahannock Realty Ri. 522, Flint Hill 22627 0 540-675-3414 & SMALL PARCELS Couple of nice small parcels available! One is 5.9 acres in Harris Hollow with rock out croppings, mature trees and mountain views looking towards town for $53,900. The other is a rugged 6+ acre parcel just outside of Flint Hill. Very steep, wooded, amazing views, suitable for a weekend cabin. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 butchz@summit.net OPPOftTWMTV Estes Mill Road, 7.8 acres of rolling pasture fringed in trees with over 1,300 ft. of frontage on the Thornton River. Very accessible. Improved by 1920s two-story frame Farmhouse, large rooms, front and side porch, with fireplace, wood floors and much, much more. All this for only $215,000! Call for an appointment. Eilhi-n M. Day, Rhaltors (540) 675-3033 , H\ n yniiii t=j m mil: I'liuli " riiulm HOMEBUYER'S TEST r i Past Credit Problems? Past Bankruptcy? Judgements and/or Collections? 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