Rappahannock News, August 18, 1999

Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since SERIALS SECTION S OO E BROAD ST' RICHMOND VA 23219-1905 1877 122nd Year... No. 33 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1999 www.timespapers.com . i 50 cents Rapp Briefs Vineyards receive numerous awards Gray Ghost Vineyards Continuing it§ international and national recognition, Gray Ghost Vineyards was recently awarded silver medals for its 1998 Chardonnay and 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 18th annual VWGA Virginia Wine Competition. These awards now bring to 19 the number of medals the winery has received to date in 1999. This includes two medals received in California at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition and the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. Both California awards were received for its 1997 Reserve Chardonnay produced from estate grown grapes. Wines produced at Gray Ghost are made from fruit grown in the Rappahannock area, a recognized area for growing quality wine grapes. See story B-1. Sharp Rock Vineyards Sharp Rock Vineyards was awarded a Bronze medal for its 1998 Sauvignon Blanc in the 18th annual Virginia Wine Competition sponsored by the Vinifera Wine Growers Association. Sharp Rock Vineyards, located in Rappahannock County on Route 707, off Route 231, near Old Rag Mountain, opened its winery in September 1998, and the 1998 Sauvignon Blanc, released in May 1999, was its first vintage for that variety. The Vinifera Wine Growers competition is the oldest in Virginia, and medals will be awarded during a ceremony on Aug. 21 at the Virginia Wine Festival in The Plains starting at 1 p.m. Sharp Rock Vineyards also produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, and its tasting room is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m. and the first Sunday of each month from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, directions, etc. call owners, David and Marilyn Armor at 987-9700. Book day slated Student and parent book day will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary and High Schools on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Book fees, other associated fees, parking fees, etc. should be paid that day. Course offered Lord Fairfax Community College will offer a three credit class, “Administrative Office Management,” at the Rappahannock County High School on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class begins on Aug. 24 and will continue for 16 weeks. The cost of tuition is $142.95 plus | the cost of textbooks. For information, contact Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773. :Happenings • Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Rappahannock Planning Commission to meet at the courthouse. • Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in , Washington, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the Rappahannock County School Board and shall be for the sole purpose of discussing the High School Expansion Project, including bids received for same. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 , (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) * Portrait time Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Another sign that summer vacation is drawing to a close: It’s time again for senior portraits at Rappahannock High School. Here, 17 year-old Amy Buckholtz of Huntly receives posing instructions from the photographer. Bust of Washington to reside in town by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer At its August meeting, the Washington Town Council agreed to a dr^ft resolution to accept a bust of George Washington and to place the bust somewhere within the town boundaries. This resolution Was made in ! response to a offet by Delegate Jay Katzen to commemorate the bicentennial of George | Washington’s death (December 14, 1799) by installing such a memorial in Washington. Delegate Katzen, according to John McCarthy, “feels that he can locate a donor for same [the bust] so that there would be no cost to the Town and County.” The County Board of Supervisors passed a similar resolution supporting Katzen’s proposal on Aug. 2. Town Water Issues Council member Steve Critzer reported that the reconstruction of the water works filter system will commence the week of August 16. The extent of the system’s problems will be determined after disassembly of the valves. The Council also discussed the water supply, and Cntzer noted that the new well shows that draw down recovery is more than acceptable, indicating that “plenty of water remains.” Draft #3 of the “Town of Washington Water Service Ordinance” was presented and discussed. Mayor Stu Willis highlighted the added sections that pertain to the sale of water to nonresidents of the town, and the town’s right to curtail such sales in the event of an emergency, such as a drought. These sections note, in part, “Requests to purchase water may be made to any member of Tbwn Council or to the Town Administrative Assistant. Approval of such sales may be made by the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Treasurer or the Town Council.” Water sales will be made through a hydrant or other connection to the water system, and town residents should note that an approved sale will require that the purchaser carry a “purchase permit” and will see that such transfer of water is made through a town water meter. The council also discussed the price of water to nonresidents, and decided to further amend the draft ordinance by increasing that rate to $1 per hundred from a rate that was equivalent to resident water rates. In other Town Council activities: * Council members discussed th$ impending Architectural Review j Board meeting, and the proposed demolition of structures at the Mercantile Building complex by Sunnyside Farms. Council agreed to send Tbwn Attorney John Bennett to the ARB meeting to assist and to represent the Council's interests. • Treasurer Elaine Viguerie presented the Town’s financial report, noting consolidated assets of I . • $357,873.17, down some $4300 from that reported in. July, and Water Works current assets of $11,478.05 as of 7/31/99, compared to the 6/30/99 figure of $10,797.62. • The Town’s final revision of the Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and amended, and Council approved advertising for a joint Town Council-Planning Commission Public Hearing of. the Comprehensive Plan to be held in September. • Treasurer Viguerie requested that the town retain its old computer as a backup after the new computer is purchased. Council discussed the need for two computers versus the sale of the old system with proceeds used for the purchase of additional software. The Town Council also agreed to donate an even older system to the Rappahannock County High School. • The sidewalk around the Town kiosk is to be widened to better accommodate handicapped access. Council members are not all pleased with its current location though, and new site options will be investigated. Drought-hardy ' Photo by Gerald Ochs Native and medicinal species like yellow jarrow, blue vervain, bee balm and wild comfrey take root in the turn lane plantings on U.S. 211. ' •*«•*•>. ' I . V See story Page A3 Review board! grapples with proposal BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Architectural Review Board had to; grapple with a proposal that would alter the appearance' of the Town of Washington at its August meeting. Theapplication by Sunnyside Farms drew a large crowd and' much debate. -•» Sunnyside Farms David Cole, representing Sunnyside Farms, and! individuals from the architectural firm of William! McDonough and Partners spoke to the board regarding! their plans for changing' the appearance of the area' between Clopton House and the Gay Street Mercantile building. ... '*.!~'! The proposal includes demolition of the additions t<i! the western and southern sides of the Mercantile build- ] ifig and demolition of cottage additions to the summer; house and smokehouse. In addition, they would want to' add a rear porch to Clopton House. The area in between, would be turned into a series of public outdoor spaces. J Sunnyside Farms has already purchased Clopton; House, and is the process of purchasing the rest of the' property in question. They plan on using Clopton House! to sell organic foods, and the Mercantile building would! be converted into “an old-style butcher shop,” according' to Cole. ■ : Walkways and steps will be added for access through' the area, and benches will be put in around the smokehouse. They are also proposing taking out part of the; retaining wall on Main Street to provide handicapped access, to the area. The entrance to the parking lot behind Clopton House would.be moved to provide straighter access and more Darkiner. ' '4 i ti William McDonough noted that they are trying to; create a “gentle garden.” in town, and preserve . the; town’s most important historical features! He added that all “significant trees” on the site will be preserved. Town Attorney John C.’ Bennett advised that the ARB might want to postpone action until the Board of Zoning Appeals acts, and that this application may have to go before town council. He also advised that the plans were not specific enough, as far as showing proposed materials and components to be used. Board Secretary Patrick O’Connell responded that these plans were the most thorough he has seen since being on this board, and that to render the board powerless to act when they have acted on similar situations ini the past is “peculiar.v Bennett responded that he doesn’t; think the board has heard a case quite like this before! > Board Chairman Ed Barton responded by saying* that once they have all the information they need, thenthey should act.. He added that approval or disapproval! can be appealed to the town council. Donna Kevis; seemed to agree, but thought that they should keep open' the option of postponing action on this application. ^ ! Demolition is an issue for the board. Barton stated that when addressing demolition, you have three issues: What’s being taken do\vn, why. it’s-being tajbext down and what’s going up in its place. . The public had many concerns. Among them were commercial impact on the town, preserving historical character, noise that could come from a newly install . See ARB. Paae A* !

Summer vacation....not BY RAYE TUPPER Principal, RCES It is commonly thought that, since school is in session from late August to early June, the building closes down and all school employees have three months of leisure time. It’s easy to see why many folks believe this, so I’d like to use this space to help eliminate this understandable misconception. The fact is, a large number of children and staff members occupied the elementary school this summer for a variety of reasons, as is the case every year. Summer school was held at RCES again this summer, serving students in grades one through seven. Children were recommended for summer school based on their progress this past school year. This help is in addition to other programs offered during the regular session, such as remedial classes and tutoring during and after school. Summer school teachers this year were Mrs. Liz Purcell and Mrs. Linda Welk. Another student activity at RCES this summer was Summerquest! This is a two-week school for academically advanced students from Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock. It has been held at our school for the past several summers. Because participation in the arts ig also valuable for the children of our county, Headwaters (the community education foundation) sponsored a musical dance production. Rehearsals for “Heart Cries of a Captive People” took place at RCES and RCHS, with the performance being held at RCES in late July. Students worked diligently under the caring and talented hand of Mrs. Theresa Light, and the performances were fabulous. Another arts activity was made available to students in order to enrich them and to boost our excellent band program. Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, coordinated weekly music lessons for band students. She taught flute lessons and brought in a number of other instructors who also specialize in particular instruments. These lessons took place at RCES throughout the summer. Our remarkably dedicated RCES teachers sometimes appear not to notice that the school year has ended. They keep showing up anyway! Sixteen of our teachers have given up chunks of their summer to produce what we call “Standards of Learning (oULi) rredictor iests . inese extensive assessments, two for each grade, will help us as we strive to be sure each child achieves success on the Virginia Standards of Learning tests at grades three, five and eight. Staff members have been busy in other ways, too. There have been two voluntary all-day workshops this summer, both of which were well attended by RCES staff. A graduate level course from the University of Virginia was taught at RCES for staff members who opted to take it. For most of two weeks we focused on learning more about the teaching of reading. Staff members also gave up time this summer for extra work in their classrooms, reading and research, meetings, planning for the coming year, etc. There is a great deal of summer work to be done if staff members are to be ready for 19992000! other RCES staff members are alsp under contract throughout the summer. These include the school secretary (Mrs. Martha Kidwell), the Now, envision for a moment, your yearly spring house cleaning. You have pulled things out, you’re sorting, scrubbing, rearranging, creating a gigantic mess...then you discover there’s a club meeting sched- £ uled at your house, tomorrow. f You finesse that, get back to the cleaning, and ten of your in-laws show up to stay a week or three oi four. The plumber arrives to fix a leak; pipe, and the carpet guy calls to say he can finally install your new carpet. So what does all that have to do with, summer at RCES? Mr. David Alther and Mr. Robert Lamery, whose aliases include Mr. Patient and Mr. Tolerant! These two gentlemen, our RCES custodians, are charged with the monumental task of “deep cleaning” the entire building in a few weeks, despite frequent use by librarian (Mrs. Aney Massie) ana tne many people ana various maintenance ^ projects. They are committed to having the building ready, and their hard work and good planning ensure that it happens. In addition to the custodians, principals. We are here to keep the office open to the public as well as to perform the scores of tasks necessary to close out the previous year and prepare for the new one. We register new students, complete a plethora of local, state and federal reports, order textbooks ancl instructional supples (then unpack the hundreds of boxes), attend ahd hold meetings with various individuals and groups, coordinate the various uses of the facility, prepare schedules and class lists, hire new staff, prepare handbooks, etc. There is much to be done, and we appreciate the assistance we receive from some volunteers and aides. I hope this information is sufficient enough for you to be wellequipped the next time you hear someone refer to schooling as a nine-' month endeavor! the education of our children and the system set up to accomplish it are too significant, to be put on a shelf for thneemonths. ; T 2 While I haye your attention* I would like to thank you fcjryour distinct contribution 'bo' our school, whatever that may be. The parents of our std-i dents work in concert with us; in many ways, and we alsoenjoy tremendous support from citizens1 who do not cvIf? rently have children in school. Whether you volunteer, attend programs and athletic events, send in food for a class party or teacher dinner, serve on a board, support fund raisers, or just pay your taxes, we acknowledge and value your part in the process. If you' want to increase your involvement in the schools, want more information, or if, you simply wish to tour the school, please call RCES (987-8259) and ask for me, Raye Tupper, or the associate' principal, Richard Smith. Call from Little clears up call from little wren All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott On a Saturday morning near the end of July, the telephone rang. As usual, Lep answered it. Telephones are her business. Calls that are a result of this column are usually handled by Lee. When answering telephone questions, I tend to .. w V f » c ross Link Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls . Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net les: □ Please enter my new subscription to: llappahattnock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name _ Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: jypahmnock Sinus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. lecture and give too much information. Lee is much more patient than I, and answers questions with the kind of detail the questioner requires. I wasn’t paying too much attention to Lee’s end of the conversation when she handed the phone to me. “She has an interesting question, besides, she’s a Brit,” said Lee, knowing of my affinity for anything English; I am an incurable Anglophile. “You will want to talk to her.” After apologizing for the call, Valerie Little of Amissville asked, in her charming English accent: “A bird is building a nest in one of my hanging baskets. Should I stop watering?” Good question. First, however, I had to know the species. My guess: it was either a Carolina Wren or a House Finch. Both species tend to nest late in the season. House Finches find hanging baskets very much to their liking and commonly build in them. There is a bit of a problem with this species. It is native to the arid Southwest and was accidentally introduced into the East. The population exploded. It has yet to be determined whether or not this finch is competing with native eastern species for food or nesting T/^4 Vo*«. We, the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club members want to offer our sincere appreciation to the following buyers and supporters at the Culpeper Madison Rappahannock Farm Show Livestock Sale. Rappahannock National Bank. Washington Rappahannock Co. Farm Bureau. Sperryville Rappahannock Farmers Co-op, Sperry ville Hampton Foundation. Washington Rappahannock Lion s Club. Rappahannock Co. Brooke Miller, M.D., Washington Recyc Systems, Inc.. Remington VA Livestock Feeder Cattle Assoc., Front Royal Farm Credit, Warrenton Virginia Livestock, LLC, Front Royal High Meadow Farm, Flint Hill James F. Massie, Sr., Amissville Page County Co-op, Luray James r. Massie, jr., Amissvilk Found and Son. Culpeper Susan Q Babcock. Washington Gilbert Implement. Orange F 6 M Bank. Flint Hill Dick Weaver Buick. Culpeper Eddie Williams. Flint Hill Battle Park Farm, Culpeper E.G. Hacklcy. Amissvillc Culpeper Petroleum. Culpeper Rappahannock Farmers Assoc, Flint Hill Settle s Cars and Trucks, Flint Hill The Oaks. Bet Jones. Spcrryvillc B 6 B Service Ccnt6fSpcrryville Douglas Baumgardner. Washington i w Louis P. Moore. Flint Hill sites. I suppose anyone who maintains a bird feeder is familiar with the brownstriped female and the male with the bright” red on his head and shoulders. The males are not like any other species except the Purple Finch, which would only be seen in the northern Virginia Piedmont in winter, and a cold, snowy winter at that. I didn’t go into all this with Valerie Little, nor did I lectu>e on the details of population dynamics. It was quiclTly determined that the bird building in her basket is a Carolina Wren, that reddishbrown bird with a distinct eye stripe. This wren is famous for its varied, loud and most welcome song that is not confined to the nesting season. Carolina Wrens sing throughout the year, and on a winter day snapping with cold, the song, is welcome indeed. Long ago, Carolina Wrens took up with man. I suspect it’s not because the little hire} trusts, or even likes, us. It’s ,a matter of food. Wrens like protein-rich spiders. Man attracts insects around his houses and harps. Where there are a lot of flying insects — particularly flies —r spiders pin webs to cafot them. The equation runs something like this: Man = flies = spiders = wrens. “I can only tell you what I would do,” said I. “If,.'9 Carolina Wren was nesting in our hanging basket, I would'be pleased and proud, even hon: ored. I would not water.” “Well, you know how it is,*’ said Little with a laugh. “When you have a dilemma, you make up your mind about what youi are going to do. Then you want an authority to say you’ve made the right decision!” ; I did understand and was; I hope, properly modest about being termed an authority; After that, we went on to other birds. Little commented that afl great white bird had been seep H on her pond. • ; tj “Great Egret,” I announ-i I ced; I had to' live up to my rep- I utation as an authority. Then I lectured: “After | they have finished nesting irj colonies on the coast, egrets follow river and streams far inland and turn up at the most unlikely places. It’s a kind of pre-winter vacation. Th^ ornithological term for this is post-nuptial wandering.” ! Again, there was laughtef from my caller. “We all do that a bit, don’t we?” she said. I had to agree. | Virginia naturalist John Trott may be reached at P CL, Box 59, Washington, Va:, 22747. 2 Subscribe to the j Rappahannock News.\ Call 675-3338. -■ f

Clapton House Courtesy of William McDonough & Partners Market Place, west elevation ARB From page A1 heating/air-conditioning unit and demolition of the old house. Mayor Stew Willis doesn’t like the idea of taking out part of the retaining wall for a ramp. Peter Kramer commented that demolition includes two, possibly three, original buildings that he constructed. He asked the board, “Do you protect something 25 or 30 years old, or do you let it go?” Barton commented that he saw no controversy, other than parking behind Clopton House and the retaining wall. The issue with the parking is that straightening the entrance would mean moving it to a location where the sidewalk is elevated above the street. The board gave approval for work on the Clopton House to begin, provided that the architects review parking on Gay Street and explore alternatives to removing part of the wall on Main Street. The also approved, in concept, the work on the Mercantile building subject to a review of demolition. Other business • The board had no trouble approving a proposal by The Inn at Little Washington. They wish to renovate and make visual improvements to the house between the rose cottage and the corner house on Gay and Middle Streets. Improvements include rebuilding the porch and steps, replacing broken windows, adding antique shudders, removing the screen from the door and adding flower pots. The vote was 3-0, with O’Connell abstaining. • The board approved two signs to go over the windows on the front of Tanya Richey’s building on Main Street. One sign is for Cordelia and Company, and the other is for R.H. Ballard Fine Art and Rugs. The vote was 3-0, with Ms. Richey abstaining. • Diane Bruce received approval for numerous improvements to her home on Gay Street, so that the second floor may be used. Changes include the addition of dormers in the roof, raising the shed roof over the front door, pergola-style walkway leading to the existing front door to meet the porch (roof and replacement of roofing materials. • The board gave approval for Lisa Leftwich and Alan Alder to add a dormer to the rear of a house on Wheeler Street. The next ARB meeting is scheduled for Sept. 9. County gets “contiguous state” designation from ESA by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer According to a Farm Service Agency (FSA) press release dated August 11, Rappahannock County has been designated a “contiguous county” and farmers should be eligible for some emergency benefits because of losses caused by the recent drought. A local FSA representative also noted that Rappahannock farm losses are still being assessed, and full emergency benefits will not be available until after that process has been completed and Rappahannock has been designated as an additional “primary” county. US Department of Agriculture crop summaries for the week ending August 15 show that moisture supplies are continuing to be depleted at a significant rate despite scattered rainfall across the Commonwealth last week. They also note that conditions SINK OR SWIM? * It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. : + American Red Cross Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. are steadily declining for pasture, hay, corn, and soybeans, and that livestock producers continued to provide supplemental hay and water supplies, forcing many producers to reduce or liquidate entire herds. The latest National Weather Service Drought Statement advises that drought conditions in the area are continuing to grow worse, with little relief from recent scattered rains. The most recent crop moisture index indicates severely dry conditions across the entire area. The August 7 Long Term Palmer Drought Index also indicates that conditions have continued to deteriorate. The entire area is in extreme drought except for the Central Shenandoah Valley, which is in severe drought. There is little likelihood of drought relief soon. The jet stream normally lifts rain-producing weather systems to the north during the summer, and continues to do so this summer. The rainfall deficit through the past year, however, has eliminated the surplus typically available at the end of the spring, leading to continued and worsening drought conditions. The outlook through August 19 shows a bias toward drier than normal conditions, but the outlook through August still shows the possibility of wetter than normal conditions, and the outlook through October shows a decided bias toward wetter than normal precipitation. Theirs. 8/19 OPEN MIC Hosted by: Ralph Fortune Sponsored by Oasis CD & Duplication www.oasiscd.com Fri. 8/20 AMY SILVER Sat. 8/21 STUART MARTIN BAND & THE BLAST DADDIES Family Style Dining Now Open Thursday - Monday Early Bird dinner specials 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com Sperryville turn lane plantings prove drought- hardy so far by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer Organic horticulturist Donna LaPre’s vision for plantings at the new Sperryville Turn Lane have become a reality despite the multi-pronged attack of weather, highway fumes, errant tires, and road litter. Perhaps it is incorrect to call these turn lane improvements simply “plantings”-they might be better referred to as “ecosystem creations,” and their tolerance to conditions unkind may be directly attributable to the fact that, hard by the highway, Donna has developed a home for a largely native collection of flora and fauna. It’s worth a look, down on hands and knees, to see what has transpired on and in that little piece of earth. Starting with wellconditioned and mulched soil, Donna invited mostly native and often medicinal species like yellow yarrow, blue vervain, bee-balm, and wild comfrey to take root and to extend the invitation to others, both flora and fauna. And others accepted that invitation-milkweed, Virginia creeper, mountain mint^ creasy greens, evening primrose, butterflies, bees, ladybugs, crickets, birds. They have all nestled in that little plot, and grow symbiotically to enhance their little bio-corner. People came early and thought they knefa what was happening here-they saw weeds and they laughed. Look again! Donna’s biocorner is a lesson to all, and hopefully, she' will do more of the same across and dowH Route 211—show us the methods and value of sustainable communities, be they tiny like the turn lane “plantings,” or pebhaps a bit larger like the County itself. Multiple accidents in county Three young men were injured in a one-car accident on Route 729 just north of Route 622 shortly before 7:30 a m. on Aug. 14. A 1981 Datsun being driven by 18 year-old Jason Brown of Washington ran off the road, crossed a river and hit an embankment. Damage to the car is estimated at $2000. The driver has been charged with reckless driving. At 12:30 on Aug. 11, Stephen Greoler of Sperryville slowed down in his 1999 Plymouth on Route 231 just south of U.S. 522 for a goat on the side of the highway. Eighteen year-old Emily Sims, also of Sperryville, came up from behind and was unable to stop, rear-ending Greoler. Damage to Greoler’s vehicle was estimated at $6000. An estimated $2500 worth of damage was done to Sims’ 1987 Subaru. Ms. Sims has been charged with reckless driving. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 9, Jeffrey Slye of Luray was heading south on Route 626 from U.S. 211 when he ran into the other lane to avoid a rock in the road. He had to swerve again to avoid a 1996 Plymouth being driven by a 17 year-old, went off the road and hit an embankment. Slye did an estimated $6000 worth of damage to his 1988 Ford. The other vehicle was not damaged. Slye has been charged with failure to drive to right of center of highway. A two vehicle accident occurred oh U.S. 522 south of Route 632 just before 10 a.m. on Aug. 15. Cecil Williams, 58, of Huntly tried to make a left turn without giving a signal. James Myer, 30, of Springfield,Va. tried to pass on double solid lines driving a 1999 Suzuki motorcycle, hitting Williams’ 1984 Lincoln. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $800 each. Myer has been charged with improper passing. Williams has been charged with failure to give a turn signal. Penny Atkins of Sperryville was travelling on U.S. 522 north of Route 626 after 8 a.m. on Aug. 10 when a deer ran out into the roadway. Ms. Atkins struck the deer, as she was unable td avoid it. Damage to her 1995 Jeep was estimated at $2000; No charges were filed. Theft from Thrift Shop Sometime during tlie evening of Aug. 9 or the early morning of Aug. 10, someone took some furniture from the porch of the Thrift Shop ,in Washington. Stolen were a round table, and a matching gold and yellow sofa an'd chair with matching plaid cushions. A truck was spotted in town the night of the ninth carrying furniture. However, no other information is available. The Sheriff’s Office<3s investigating the theft. Damage to property During the afternoon of Aug. 15, a resident in the 600 block of Scrabble Road reported that she found bullet holes in her wall and a bullet casing on her floor. The resident reported that a neighbor was shooting target practice earlier. An investigation is under way. - — Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed! 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. FREESTONE PEACHES Peaches are a nice size this year! Rambo Apples Selling 7 Days a Week! 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A4 Wednesday. August 18, 1999 ” Rappahannock News What can we expect for fall colors? We ’re not sure BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Normally, one wouldn't think to start looking for changing leaves in August. The drought, however, has caused at least a few trees to change color and even lose a few leaves. But that doesn’t mean that dry conditions will dramatically impact fall colors in the region. In fact, it still remains to be seen how much influence the drought will have. Ms. Lyn Rothgeb of the US. Park Service and Shenandoah National Park stresses that we shouldn’t count out the color season just yet. “It’s too early to tell,” says Ms. Rothgeb. Colors normally peak in the park between Oct. 10 and 25. And while drought conditions will tend to cause leaves to drop prematurely, Ms. Rothgeb noted that the park has shown no signs of losing much foliage at this point. In fact, the dry weather may actually help rather than hinder the colors. Ms. Rothgeb commented that warm, sunny days and cool nights, especially in September when night time temperatures can drop below 45 degrees up in the park, are the best conditions for changing leaves. She added that warm, cloudy days with significant rain can adversely affect colors. 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Winchester (540) 665-4581 Leesburg (703)777-7414 e-mail: dpavsek@su.edu on the web ot: www.su.edu/bsb weather on a daily basis, noted that meteorologists in the past have said not to. expect much, in the way of fall colors but then we have some of the most beautiful colors you have seen. “Mother Nature has a way of making people shake their heads,” noted Wingfield. Wingfield added that, as of Aug. 16, the Sperryville area has received less than six tenths of an inch of rain for the month of August. As far as this year’s drought, he said that “I’ve never seen anything like this.” Wingfield was born during the Depression. He also said that there is no doubt that leaves have already started to fall as a result of the drought. He stressed that colors may come early, but that we cannot be sure what to expect at this point. Wingfield further observed that some of the best colors have followed dry summers. Buck Kline of the Virginia Department of Forestry, however, isn’t as optimistic about what we’ll see. While we should have colors, Kline doesn’t think that colors will be as good as in years past. He also noted that some color changes that we’re currently seeing are due to branches dying off of trees. Kline says that early changing of colors and dropping of leaves is a response trees have to a lack of water. This, according to Kline, will allow the trees to survive on less water than usual. He noted that Poplar trees especially will respond this way to lack of water. Hardwoods, how ever, can still have color if w'e receive some significant rain. While we wait to see what, will happen with fall colors, there is another concern with our forests. Kenner Love from' the county Extension Office pointed out that due to the drought, danger of forest fire is unusually high for this time of year. A wild fire recently took .out a large section of forest area in Botetort County, near Roanoke. Fees to Shenandoah National Park waived Superintendent Douglas K. Morris has announced that entrance fees for Wednesday, Aug. 25, will be waived in celebration of the 83rd anniversary of the National Park Service. On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service. Many National Park Service units will waive entrance fees on Aug. 25 in honor of National Park Service Founder’s Day. “We encourage local citi zens to take advantage of this* very special opportunity to come enjoy a day in the park;” said Morris. “Enjoy a pleasant drive, a ranger-conducted program, a hike, finding a wildflower, watching birds and butterflies, or catching a glimpse of deer, bear or other wildlife. Then relax over lunch or dinner at one of the dining facilities along the Skyline Drive or picnic in one of the areas provided.” The visitor centers at mile 4.6 and mile 51 on the Skyline Drive will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day; the information center at milfe 79.5 on the Skyline Drive will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are encouraged to pick up a free visitor guide to the park at one of the entrance stations, visitors centers, or information center for information on ranger-conducted activities scheduled at numerous locations in the park, for hours of operation of dining facilities, and for other information that will assist you in enjoying your Shenandoah experience. Cheerleader tryouts Cheerleading tryouts for RCHS Fall and Winter sports will be held at the high school Aug. 23-26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Varsity tryouts are for grades nine through 12. JV tryouts are for grades eight through ten, but seventh graders may be accepted. There will be two squads chosen, but only one tryouti Anyone who wishes to do either season must attend this tryout session. Students must also have their physical in. order to tryout. If you have any questions, please contact the high school, 987-8575. Forest Grove to host get-together BY DANIEL HITT Rappahannock News , • Contributing Writer Forest Grove Baptist • Church will continue to have, . its “Get T'vi Know Your, , Neighbor” fellowship meal on the first Tuesday of every •, month at 6:30 p.m. on the . church grounds. The August dinner was a great success with a good attendance. Everyone enjoyed- ! the wonderful fellowship and*- \ good food. >: A special thanks to Mr,.; , Warren Dennis of Laurel Millsr ; who provided special guitaiv < music after the meal. * ; Mr. Dennis and Jorf- ' Heddleston, pastor of the£ ! Reynolds Memorial Baptist ! Church in Sperryville per-*? formed together in the final.; . song of the evening, “Amazing j Grace.” A loud applause foD < lowed and it was enjoyed by ! all. • The next fellowship gath- • ering is Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. 1 Everyone is invited. fimYSIIlIl Plymouth Dodge Jeep CHRYSLER OF CULPEPER Tfmrw*** 97 Dodge Dakota SLT . Club Cab*4x4, V S Magnum. # I $21,995 98 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 #10326 \ $21,995 97 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. Uallier, lauded, #10142 $26,995 95 Chevy Astro Van Gladiator. #10319A $10,995 96 Chevy Blazer Musi Set* & l>i.ivc, #I()259A $16,995 98 Mitsubishi Montero LS. l.oiuk'.l, 21 K Mili-s, #I02‘?6 $19,995 97 Dodge Ram 1500 SIX, txl #10338 % 19,995 97 Dodge Ram 1500 SIX Club Cab. #10320 $21,995 99 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, SLT, 4x4. #2932A $27,995 97 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, 5.91. 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County working to make offices accessible BY TODD FORTUNE ^Rappahannock News Staff Writer When one hears the words “handicapped accessibility”, they normally think of providing access for people in wheelchairs. But County Administrator John McCarthy points out that there are more ways that a person can be disabled. “Don’t think of disability as just being in a wheelchair,” said McCarthy in a recent interview. Other disabilities, such as hearing or sight impairments, can be harder to address. A good example of this is the story of an elderly man who was called to jury duty in Rappahannock County a number of years ago. The man, by this point in his lire, was stone deaf. He ended up sitting in the jury because neither the prosecuting attorney nor the defense attorney wanted to use one of their “strikes” to dismiss him. Also, the man would not admit to being deaf. Wheelchair accessibility is still a main focus, however. The county government has some work left to do, as McCarthy noted that “our ultimate-goal is to make all of our offices accessible.” As far as what is required to make a building accessible, McCarthy says “it depends on the building.” To be accessible, a building needs to have grade level access, or have ramps constructed to provide that access. Buildings with two or more floors would need either an elevator or wheelchair lift for access to all floors. An act of Congress in 1978 required wheelchair accessibility in government buildings. Existing structures were exempt with the exception of certain cases. For example, places that held public hearings would need to provide access. If exempt buildings did not have handicapped access, according to this act, then the services they provide would have to be brought to handicapped people. For instance, if a wheelchair bound person needed to register to vote and he/she could not get in the building then someone from the Registrar’s Office would have to take the paperwork outside and register them in the parking lot, or come to that person’s house and register them. This changed in 1991, when the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted into law. This act required all government buildings to provide handicapped access. Any new offices that are built or any new space that a government agency might rent has to be 100 percent accessible. Existing structures get off a little easier. It any money is spent to renovate an existing building, 20 percent of that money would have to go toward providing handicapped access. Accessibility requirements for privately owned commercial buildings are not as strict as requirements for government offices. However, they still have to provide some degree of handicapped access. How do county government buildings measure up as far as handicapped accessibility? The courthouse, county jail and Clerk’s Office meet accessibility requirements. The schools, by virtue of being One story structures, have no accessibility issues. Tentative plans for renovating the Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue and Registrar offices would include plans for handicapped accessibility. Other than that, McCarthy says that few county offices nebd to be made accessible. Some private buildings that have accessibility issues have work underway. A good example is the building across the street from Trinity Episcopal Church, where a ramp is being built for wheelchair access. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune IN PROGRESS: Work is proceeding at the building across the street from Trinity Episcopal Church to provide for wheelchair access. 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-mappafjattnocfe 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 Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of CircuJations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18,1999 Our View Wildfire Due to the drought, danger for forest fires is unusually high this time of year. Normally, danger of forest fire is not very high this time of year. But this has not been a normal year. The unusually dry conditions we have been experiencing have greatly heightened the danger for wildfires. Just ask the people in Botetort County, where a wild fire recently wiped out a large section of forested area. In fact, you can supposedly see it from 1-81 driving toward Roanoke. The point is that we need to be careful. And also remember that the longer we go without rain, the greater the risk grows. When leaves start to fall off of t rees, that will be even more fuel for a fire to get out of control. There are simple things we can do to prevent a situation similar to the one mentioned above. First, don’t throw anything hot into the dumpsters. How . many times have the dumpsters caught on fire because someone has gotten careless? Something else that people can refrain from doing is throwing cigarette butts out of their car. Some of you may not realize that a smoldering cigarette butt that ends up in the grass, especially as dry as it is, can start a fire. One other thing you may want to refrain from doing is burning any brush fires. Even though there no ban on open burning* a wildfire could start if a gust of wind picks up a spark. As dry as things are, we should all show some responsibility and be a little more careful. Otherwise, things around us could start to go up in smoke. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn The re-roofing project at the high school is progressing on schedule. The project should be finished by Friday, Aug. 27, in time for the opening day of school. Letters Farm Show successful, anniversary celebrated The Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show celebrated 50 years as a farm show this year. It was great to reminisce the past and reflect on the many people and businesses that were instrumental in the development of the CMR Farm Show. The CMR Farm Show could not exist without the generous contributions made by local businesses. The 50th anniversary committee members wish to thank the many alumni and all the 4-H Clubs who donated pictures and created posters depicting the memorabilia for the museum exhibits and to Marvin Bates, George Beard, Mason Hutcheson, and Ted Gore who spoke at the Alumni Ceremony. The Saturday evening events were topped off with a barbecue served by Roger Furr and Company from Harrisonburg. A special thank you goes to the extension agents and technicians from Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock for providing intercom equipment and organizing the different shows. Marie Taylor of Windy Acres Creations donated the centennial banner and Kim Jebson designed signs to advertise the events. The Culpeper Young Farmers have been a major fund raiser for the show also. The CMR Farm Show continues year after year because of the donations of money, time, talents, and labor of people in the counties of Culpeper, Rappahannock and Madison. i Many thanks to the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprise for housing the Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show for 49 of the 50 years. Your facilities have truly enhanced the show each year. We look forward to continuing the various activities for many years to come so we can see history repeat itself in the training of young people through healthy competition and leadership training. Thank you to all for being major supporters of the youth of Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties. Nancy R. Smith The 50th Anniversary Committee CMR Farm Show, 1999 Community thanked for continued support I would like to thank the people of Rappahannock County for their support of our summer camp program “Christmas in July”. Because of the many generous donations, 36 scholarships were awarded to Rappahannock County children so that they could attend camp this summer. Most of the children would not have had the opportunity to experience camp activities had it not been for this program. A total of four camps were supported with the majority of the children receiving scholarships to the 4-H Camp. On behalf of Sheriff Larry Sherertz and the entire Sheriff’^ Office we thank you for your continuing support of our youth program. Captain Jeff Brown Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 21, 1969 Allie Huff of Washington is the maintenance man who takes care of the mechanical needs of the 17 school buses in Rappahannock County. Each bus travels approximately 50 miles per day to transport the more than 1,200 students and sweaters, prices from $5 and up and boys perma-press slacks and shirts, $3 and up. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 15, 1974 The Rappahannock girls softball team defeated the Aileen Inc. team by a 35-19 score last week. Betty Compton was pitcher and Mary Jordan catcher. Top hitter was Diane Freeman with two triples, two doubles and a single. Benson Clatterbuck has assumed the position of custodian and maintenance supervisor at Rappahannock County High School. He succeeds Alvin Atkins who retired. Peter Kramer, recently elected to the town council of Washington, was elected by his fellow members to the seat of vice mayor at the Tuesday evening meeting of council. “Building Yourself a Mountain wno attend school here, the school buses are ready to roll when schools open Aug. 27. Roundabout Camp operated by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haggerty at Sperryville closed its camping season Saturday. The camp for young girls specializes in instruction in riding and the final program of the year was a horse show with competition among the campers. Other activities of the camp include swimming, crafts and sports. A project to aid 180 educationally disadvantaged children in Rappahannock County has been approved for the 1969-70 school year by the Federal Programs Office of the State Department of Education. The Rappahannock County project for children in grades one through three will offer instruction in reading and special activities for handicapped children and for junior primary children. Speech therapy also will be provided through the project. Merrill Motor Company in Washington was offering a new Ford Maverick for only $1,995. Frank’s in Front Royal was celebrating with a grand opening ceremony. Jack and Jill Shop in Culpeper was adverting clothes for youngsters. Girls’dresses, skirts Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Boundary adjustments were even an issue 50 years ago in the town of Washington. Above, Mayor Dorothy Davis discusses the boundary issue with W.C. Campbell (far left), a member of the Board of Supervisors and a Virginia State Highway official and Commonwealth Attorney George Davis. Through 4-H” was the theme for the boys and girls from Rappahannock, Page and Warren Counties at Powell’s Fort Valley 4-H Camp last week. Rappahannock County took 40 campers; three junior leaders; one adult leader and two Virginia Tech | Extension Agents. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 17, 1989 - The School Board approved an • increase in the parking fee for students who bring cars to school from $3 to $20 per year at its regular meeting last Tuesday. Superintendent David Gangel noted that the School Board always intended that the parking; lot in front of the high school would be temporary, and that the . additional money from the fees I could be put toward the cost of building a permanent student parking lot behind the baseball ; field. Helping a neighbor in need, the ‘ Rappahannock Lions Club con- ! tributed $500 to the Washington * Volunteer Fire Department to help the fire department after its July 4th fundraiser was washed I out by heavy rains. Accepting the check from Lion Kermit Weakley was Washington’s Chief, Roger Roach. The department plans a benefit celebration Saturday, Aug. 19 in honor of the Town of Washington’s 240th birthday. If will feature food, music and sports, with all ! proceeds to benefit the fire department. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND

Flint Hill Church recognized as landmark Flint Hill Baptist Church, on Zachary Taylor Highway in the middle of Flint Hill, has been on the Virginia landmarks Register as well as the National Register of Historic Places since 1997. The church’s history can be traced back to before 1770. A man named Allen Wiley, who lived near what is now the village of Flint Hill, gathered friends at his home in the absence of a minister in the area and “urged upon them the claims of the gospel.” History has it that Wiley traveled all the way to Pittsylvania County in search of a preacher. There he met Elder Samuel Harris, whom he persuaded to return with him to what was then Culpeper County (now Rappahannock County). Elder preached in the Wiley home for a while, but bitter opposition forced him to leave and go to Orange County. Some time later Lewis Conner, another Baptist preacher, moved into the area and preached in a place where he was permitted to hold services. The first congregation consisted of 24 people, six men and 18 women. In October 1854 Barnett Grimsley Courtesy of Rappahannock County Historical Society Flint Hill Baptist Church as it appeared in 1854... FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS today announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or Breakfast Program. Each school and/or central Office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of food stamp households or receive Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF); formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children - (AFDC) are automatically eligible for free meals. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court also may be eligible for benefits regardless of the income pf the household with whom they reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income. Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Each Additional Family Member Add Maximum Household Income for Free Meals $10,712 14,378 18,044 21,710 25,376 29,042 32,708 36,374 +3,666 Household Income For Reduced Price Meals $10,712.01 - $15,244 14.378.01 - 20,461 18.044.01 - 25,678 21.710.01 - 30,895 25.376.01 - 36,112 29.042.01 - 41,329 32.708.01 - 46,546 36.374.01 - 51,763 $5,217 Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Applications also are available at the principal's office in each school To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data. Applications may be verified at any time durihg the school year by school or other program officials. For school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits, households receiving food stamps or Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) only have to list their child's name, and food stamp or TANF case number, and an adult household member must sign the application. Households who do not list a food stamp or TANF case number must list the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available. The application must be signed by an adult household member. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy, Judith N. Burke, Director of Food Services, will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent Rappahannock County School Board Office. Households that list a food stamp or TANF case number must report when the household no longer receives these benefits. Other households approved for benefits based on income information must report increases in household income of over $50 per month or $600 per year and decreases in household size. Also, if a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels shown above. Households that receive food stamps or Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) do not have to complete an application for free and reduced price student meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the VA Department of Social Sen/ices office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving food stamps or is receiving TANF. School officials will notify households of their eligibility and that the household must notify the school when they no longer receive food stamps or TANF. Households who are notified of their eligibility, but who do not want their children to receive free meals, must contact the school. Food stamp and TANF households should complete an application, if they are not notified of their eligibility by August 25, 1999. The US. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discnmmation in aU its programs and actnritiee on the basis of race, color, sex. national origin, age. disability and political beliefs. Persons with disabilities Mho require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille. large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To tile a complaint of discnmmation. write USDA. Director. Office of Civil Rights Room 326-W. Whitten (Building t4T and Independence Avenue. SW Washington. DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer a became pastor and, during the first year of his service, the church was admitted into the Shiloh Association. By the turn of the century, church membership totaled 65. A few years later, the church had elected a corps of deacons. The first Sunday School class met on May 1, 1904. In 1919, the church voted to discontinue Saturday services. By 1956 church membership totaled 130. However, the church soon afterward started to experience a decline in membership. In 1968, due to lack of members and the loss of their minister, Flint Hill Baptist Church closed its doors and discontinued opera tion. The building remained vacant for almost 30 years. The church’s board of trustees, however, stayed together. And in the mid 1990s they decided to re-open the church. Flint Hill Baptist re-opened on May 19, 1996 and has been in business since. Former pastors at Flint Hill Baptist Church since the mid-1800s include Grimsley, his son Thomas, S.J. Fristoe, Hugh Goodwin, Atwell Tucker, F.P. Berkley, W.G. Dearing, Charles Clement (twice, 19091911 and 1914-1921), W.J. Reynolds, P.H. Chelf, L.R. Broughman, M.E. Sliger. G.M. Profit and John Divers. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune As it appears today. Plaques at the front entrance denote its historic registry. I We make your healthcare decision this easy. 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CQ CO 'CULPEPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL \ Accredited with commendation Shankle selected as pre-teen finalist Breannah Joy Shankle, daughter of Kenneth and Marybeth Shankle of Sperryville has been selected as a finalist in the 1999 PreTeen Virginia Scholarship and Recognition Program to be held Oct. 15-17 at the Ramada Inn in Historic Williamsburg. Pre-Teen Virginia is a byinvitation only Scholarship and Recognition event involving young ladies seven to 12 years of age based on their school academic records, awards and honors won and/or their participation in outside activities. Additionally, young ladies are invited who have been recognized publicly for their outstanding personal achievements, volunteer services, school involvement, leadership abilities or creative talents. State finalist will be evaluated in seven areas: academic achievement; volunteer service to church and community; school honors and activities; development of personal skills and abilities; general knowledgeability; communicative ability and on-stage acknowledgement of accomplishments. Pre-Teen Virginia will award over $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards. Breannah is very grateful to the following sponsors Breannah Joy Shankle who have enabled her to attend this very prestigious state event. They include: Stone Works, Rubye Leake, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Arndt, Appetite Repair Shop, John’s Barber Shop; Rosebud Cottage; Mountainside Market; Cheri and Martin Woodard; Rustic Printing; Shaw’s Services; Dr. Herbert Cueto; The Self Help Center; Allied Medical Consultants Inc.; Pat and Deborah Roe and Davette Kvames. Breannah attends Rappahannock County Elementary School and is starting the fifth grade in Mr. Way’s class. She is 10 years old. RESPECT THE EARTH .RECYCLE!

Photo courtesy of Randall Updike Grand champion Shown by Katie Updike at the recent Rappahannock-Madison-Culpeper Farm Show and purchased by Recyc Systems of Remington. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Photo courtesy of Randall Updike Reserved champion Eddie Williams, left, and A.F. Cannon, directors of Rappahannock National Bank, as well as supporters, are shown with this reserved champion and 4-H member, Justin Updike at the recent Rappahannock-Madison-Culpeper Farm Show. Corn crop down According to the latest survey results, Virginia producers expect to harvest less acres of corn for grain than previously reported. The Virginia Agricultural Shake Your Peaches! Pick-Your-Own or FreshPicked Peaches & Nectarines ' Apple Butler • Honey • Preserves • Pies • Breads g,nd Crafts STRIBI Rol (540) E-mail: WWW.' Hoi Daily, Directions: 1-66 to Markham miles from 1-495 688, follow signs ■) b@erols.coni >rchard.com ajn. - 6 pan. - November i Virginia area, take (approximately 45 „ Take left on Route •to orchard. Statistics Service reported in its July 12 Crop Production report that Virginia growers expected to harvest 340,000 acres of com for grain. This figure has been reduced by 20,000 acres, or 6 percent, to 320,000 acres. Excessive heat combined with prolonged dry conditions have reduced the amount of forage available to livestock herds. Many corn producers have decided to cut com intended for grain as silage or greenchop for livestock feed. Growers expect to average 80 bushels per acre, down four bushels per acre from 1998. If realized, this yield is expected to be the lowest in 10 years, with the exception of 1993, where prolonged drought reduced com yields to 60 bushels per acre. Production is anticipated to total 25.6 million bushels, up 2 percent from 1998. The increase in production is possi ble due to the increase in com acreage over last year. Acres planted to soybeans is forecast at 480,000, down 30.000 or 6 percent from the June forecast. During the week ending May 30 only 36 percent of the soybean acres had been planted. This previous forecast was based on how many acres growers intended to plant. Since over one-half of Virginia’s soybean acres are planted behind another crop, usually a small grain crop, growers were still optimistic. With soybean planting now complete, growers reported they were unable to plant as many acres as intended. Dry, hard soils prevented planting in many fields. Producers currently expect to harvest 460,000 acres, down 20.000 or 4 percent from 1998. Growers are optimistic they will realize 24 bushels per acre, up one bushel from 1998. Production is expected to total slightly over 11 million bushels. /c Biggest SALE . Now through Sept. 6 C,yUrf • 1979 1979 1979 1979 Wm 1/1981 1 9 8 2 1 9 8 3 1 9 8 4 1 9 8 6 1987 The Year Was 1979 Sony introduces the ‘ Walkman" ‘ Dallas" and "Knots Landing" become hit prime time soap operas Pittsburg Pirates win the World Series beating the Baltimore Orioles And Brown's Wood Stuff - Occoquan opened its doors for business! Brown’s Wood Stuff is celebrating 20 years of business with tremendous SAVINGS on ALL FURNITURE in stock and special order! < 1994 1994 < 1994 ' 1994 1 9 9 5 1999 BROWN'S WOOD STUFF .snrun; \>Jou W/lli Qiuihty Wood‘t unuliuv.' W'XKKIMON Hro.uKii w AwWarrvnton • (540) >47-2 INl> • Sun. 12-6, Mon. - Fri. 10 - (\ Sat. l> - (i y * Be a part of our Fall Steeplechasing issue this year! Featured in this special pull-out section is the Fall Steeplechasing Calendar as well I as intriguing stories about the people and horses involved with this exciting sport. This is a fantastic opportunity to reach the horse racing enthusiast. Come join us! ' - «! •' . 9 East Market Street, P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, Virginia 22075 (703) 777-1111 • D.C. Metro 478-1910 • FAX (703) 689-1278 faultier (QmerDemocrat 39 Culpeper Street, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (540) 347-4222 • D.C. Metro 691-0477 • FAX (540) 349-8676 lappahatmocfc Nttu$ Rappahannock News Building, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3338 • FAX (540) 675-3338 Clarke {Dmes-Conier 16 West Main Street, P.O. Box 32, Berryville, Virginia 22611 (540) 955-1111 • FAX (540) 955-1334

• Neighbor8/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/66, B7 • Real Estate/68 August 18, 1999 Count Citizen of the Week Sheila Scott Home: Amissville Occupation: Lieutenant, Communications Supervisor, Dispatcher/Matron, Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Accomplishments: Ms. Scott has been a member of the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for 19 years, and currently serves as Assistant EMS Chief. She serves on the Board of Directors of the RREMS Council, and is Secretary of the county Fire and Rescue Association. In addition, Ms. Scott is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Page County and the Women of the Moose in Luray. She is a member of Amissville Baptist Church. Weekend Picks Hackley’s Store to host picking party Hackley’s Country Store in Amissville will host the next picking party on Wednesday, Aug. 25 in front of the store from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and bring your instrument, voice and join the group or just relax and enjoy the music. The Rappahannock 4-H Clubs will sponsor a 50/50 raffle. For more information call 937-5373. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet '.Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary Library. Everyone is invited. For information call John Wiese at 9379909. Forestry, timber workshop slated A Forestry Management and Timber Marketing workshop will be held Aug. 25 at the Washington fire hall. The event is co-sponsored by the Rappahannock Farmer’s Association and Virginia Cooperative Extension. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and is sponsored by the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association. Speakers will include Beverly Atkins, Rappahannock County Commissioner of Revenue on Forestry Land Use requirements; Buck Kline from the Virginia Department of Forestry will speak on Virginia Water Quality laws and legal implications for landowners and Bob Dennis from the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association will speak on Timber Management strategies and economic benefits on Flint Springs Farm. Also on the agenda for the evening include Gary Younkin or Jeremy Clem from Blue Ridge Forestry and Matt Dowdy from C&K Forestry. I Gray Ghost gearing up for harvest ■ season BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The drought this summer has been devastating to farms and crops. Gray Ghost Winery, however, is looking forward to what could be an excellent year for wine making. This year could produce “one of the finest harvests we’ve ever had” according to A1 Kellert, who owns Gray Ghost Winery with his wife Cheryl. When rainfall is sparse, as it has been this year, the berries tend to be smaller and the flavors more concentrated, which leads to better wine. If the dry weather continues through harvest, then 1999 should qualify as a “good year” for wine. A good year is when growing season provides for a good crop. Gray Ghost is considered a “medium-size” winery. Normally, the Kellerts produce roughly 2000 cases (24,000 bottles) of wine a year. Because of the small berries, they expect to produce about the same amount even though they now have the capacity to produce more. The Kellerts are not ready to celebrate their harvest just yet. Grape harvest doesn’t start for another few weeks, and runs through October. And while many of us welcome all the rain we can get, a three or four day deluge of rain at this point could ruin their crop. A1 Kellert observed that Virginia is like France, in that there are varying seasons. You can have spectacular years and mediocre years for wine. “That’s what makes it exciting,” says Kellert. The Kellerts refer to their wine business as “a hobby that got out of control.” Al’s first experiment in wine, which occurred in 1969 while the Kellerts were living in Illinois, was less than spectacular. However, it gave A1 a taste for wine making. Six years later A1 and Cheryl were living in Virginia. In 1981, they planted their first two vines in the backyard of their Dale City home. Over the next four years, two vines grew to over 100 and took most of the Kellert’s yard and part of a neighbor’s. Family and friends knew this vineyard as “Kellert Krest” and “Kellert Cellars.” A major milestone was achieved in 1984, when their first wines were made. At that point, the Kellert’s realized that this could be more than just a hobby and began looking for property out in the country. In 1986, they purchased the property they now own in Amissville and began to move. Every vine was physically moved and stored in stables on the property until March, 1987, when they were planted. Winery construction also started during this period. The stable was gutted, and the winery was constructed from the inside out. Construction was completed in time for the 1993 harvest. The vintage from that year represents the ' Fiber artist to show at Middle Street Gallery Eunice Wenger, recent graduate from James University’s Masters of Arts program, will be showing her work at Middle Street Gallery, throughout the month of September. The gallery, located beside The Inn at Washington, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The opening reception will be Sept. 5 from 2-6 p.m. The final day of the show will be the 26th of the month. Wenger’s interests lay in combining handmade paper and hand painted silk into layered and embellished pieces. Some are under glass, in shadowbox frames, others are large and presented unframed. Her inspiration comes from every day objects and activities, symbols from foreign • cultures and the natural world as instructive metaphor. Included in the show will be pieced silk hangings, to be displayed on the body or wall. Smaller items are hand covered books, silk jewelry and boxes. Fiber is a uniquely sensual media in that it appeals to the touch as well as the eye. The rough handmade paper contrasts with he sheen of the silk and together they form an unusual esthetic experience. Although making textile and paper art are ancient crafts there are marly new techniques. Come, see and touch. PICNIC IN STYLE: Visitors Can enjoy a picnic with the vineyards as a backdrop. realization of a dream that was more than 20 years old. The Kellerts run all aspects of the wine business from this location: agriculture, production and marketing. Their daughter Amy and son also help run the winery in addition to four part-time, seasonal workers. Gray Ghost Winery is a member of the Virginia Vineyards Association, Virginia Wineries Association, American Wine Society and German Wine Society. They are also part of the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society tours. Ever wonder where the Kellerts got the name for their winery? This area is located in the southern end of what was known as Mosby’s Confederacy during the civil war. Because Mosby was able to infiltrate enemy lines without being detected or suffering major losses, the Union Army began referring to him as the “Gray Ghost.” The vineyards is located on one of the routes MosDy used during the Civil War. This area also supplied Mosby with a number of troops. The image on bottles of wine from Gray Ghost is from an original painting by A1 Kellert, designed to reflect the appearance of Mosby during the Civil War. The lettering for “Gray Ghost” is taken from a composite of Mosby’s Handwriting. Colonel Mosby, however, was never known to have actually written or referred to himself as the Gray Ghost. The winery is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. to the public. They do, however, provide private tours by advance reservation. In addition to being on the Stuart-Mosby tour, they offer picnics during warm weather season to give people a chance to experience wine with food. Other events at the winery include a Civil War author’s program in November, Christmas open house, anniversary open house in July and Chocolates and Cavemet in February. Like the name of this last one implies, you get to experience how wines couple with desserts. For more information, you may contact the Gray Ghost Winery at 937-4869. Rappahannock New Staff Photo/Todd Fortune BUSY SEASON: Workers are busy pruning the vines at Gray Ghost Winery in preparation for the upcoming harvest.

I Church « Activities Revival at Mt. Lebanon Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church at Scrabble will be having revival services Aug. 22-25. Sunday services will be held at 11 a.m. and Monday through Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Mike Burnette, a dynamic speaker and singer, will be the evangelist. There will be special music at each service. Everyone is invited. Flint Hill Pentecostal Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gospel singing, 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Pentecostal revival underway Gid Brown Pentecostal Church is currently holding revival services which will continue through Sunday, Aug. 22 each evening at 7:30 with the exception of Sunday which will be at 7 p.m. Guest will be Christina Gray of Missouri. Rev. Warren Roy II is pastor and invites the public to attend. For more information call 937-7537. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m; Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 22 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday & after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Children’s crusade underway A children’s crusade is being held through Aug. 20 from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Fellowship Assembly of God near Sperryville. “Join us each day for Bible stories, lively singing and a puppet presentation,” said a spokesperson. An event is scheduled for the teenagers on Aug. 20. Call Pastor Joel Cress at 937-3562 for additional information. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday:, Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Robert Goff , Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Picking party planned at Hackley’s Store Get ready for another T “picking party” at Hackley’s Store on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 7 p.m. until 9 p,m. Tune up your instruments and your voice to join the group under the direction of Miss Debbie Zinn for an evening of music. If you’re not musically inclined, come out and enjoy the talents of others for a little relaxation. L The Rappahannock 4-H Amissville By GLENIMl GUM . Come out and join the fun! By the way, Hackley’s Country Store has its pumps in place to sell gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane gas. With these hot summer days, the gas grill keeps the heat out of the kitchen! clubs will sponsor a bU/bU rattle during the “picking party” and a variety of other gifts will be awarded throughout the evening. At the Aug. 11 “picking party”, a country music tape was donated by Richard Pierson, Vince Tabacco donated an assortment of stuffed animals, and Brad Nicholas donated a case of Classic Coke. Mitchel Green was the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle and the 4-H club earned $89 for their general fund. Hackley’s Country Store proprietor, Brad Nicholas, thanks everyone who attended to play, sing, or, listen and all those who donated prizes or bought a raffle ticket. Hopefully, this next “picking party” will be as successful as the last. Amissville now has a voice! me Amissville Area Community Association was the brainchild of Kathryn Treanor, Jan Makela, and Victoria Miller to help inform our residents of issues that directly affect us. One of the goals of the committee is to assist in blending the people who live here by opening the lines of communication for favorable solutions and ideas for each item proposed for the agenda. The group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Amissville United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. with the next meeting to be held Sept. 9. Everyone is encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please con tact Jan Makela at 937-5718, Steve qr •Julie Miller at 937-7327, or Hal Hunter at 937-4600 for more information. Members and guests of Jefferson ton Baptist Church enjoyed a Homecoming Day meal to celebrate 226 years of service on Sunday, Aug. 15, after morning worship. Guest speaker, Gary Hundley from Gate City and a former member of Jeffersonton Baptist Church, shared hjs testimony with the congregation. The rain held off to give everyone a chance to enjoy the great food and the warm fellowship. Revival services for Jeffersonton Baptist Church will begin with the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Aug. 22 with Rev. Alpheus Atkins as guest speaker. Everyone is invited to come out to hear Rev. Atkins preach God’s word and enjoy the special music with services beginning at 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Aug. 26. Nursery will be provided. Our thoughts and prayers are wjth Amber Dillard who has been ill. Culpeper County Middle School will host an orientation for seventh graders and their parents on Thursday, Aug. 19. beginning at 7 p.m. Boston community welcomes visitors The fifth annual car show was held at the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, here on Route 522 on Saturday with a large group of spectators viewing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event was sponsored by the department. Fifty trophies were awarded. Joel Peregory returned home from Fairfax Hospital last Friday, after being a patient there, following the tragic accident two weeks ago By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 services for Mrs. Teresa Peregory at Omps Funeral Home in Winchester, were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory that claimed the life of his wife. Christopher Frazier and his aunt, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Wednesday callers of Mrs Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mrs. Robin Grigsby was a Friday afternoon guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory. Family members attending funeral and family. Heartfelt sympathy and continued prayers go out to Mrs. Franklin Hitt of “Cypress Knoll” and her family upon the passing of her brother, Milton (Mike) Hudson which occurred Wednesday at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Happy birthday wishes go out to Mrs^ Ann Marie Hetzer who celebrates her big day Wednesday, Aug 18. Also wishes to Miss Mary Tharp oi Aaron Mountain Road whose day is Thursday, Aug. 19, Heather Cubbage on Saturday and Terry Cubbage Sr. adds another day on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road were in New Market during the weekend attending the 233rd session of Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist held with Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church. Those from Black Oak Regular Baptist Church in attendance were Pastor Wayne Richards, Mr. and Mu John Dodson, Mrs. Ada Smith, Mrs. Altffl Atkins, Mrs. Hazel Delph, Mrs. Daisj Lucas and Ms. Patricia Corbin. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Walters have daughter Jamie and Jill Walters of Strasburg are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Dorie Ann on Aug. 1 at Winchester Medical Center. Dorie weighed eight pounds and nine ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Harold and Phyllis Wright of Front Royal. Paternal grandparents are J.P. and Dorothy Walters of Huntly. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Vemell Robert Renzie, Flint Hill and Gwendolynn Renee Thompson, Washington. Michael Don Taubenberger, Washington and Karen Leigh Henderson, Washington. Just swimming around... Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. 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God will still fill the spaces. Just as this young boy has no fear, we must trust God to use the spaces in our lives to develop us into stronger and more mature individuals. It is during those times we must increase in faith or falter. Do you have a space in your life? Let God fill it with faith as you worship at your church or synagogue this week. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 Thessakmians 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 3:1-10 1:1-11 1:12-20 2:1-15 3:1 16 4:1-16 5:1-25 1L. .'JUULl ...■■■ "'ll....". -JIJ.I nr—1_ . . IJ.ilTI.lll . — , L .. . Scriptures Selected Oy The American BiOte Society Copynort ’999, Keastor-WilHamt Newspapc Services. 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Rappahannock News 4-Her’s enjoy day camp activities BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior At the beginning of the summer, 80 Rappahannock 4Her’s attended 4-H Day Camp, held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal. Adult volunteer leaders made the week possible. Without them, there would be no 4-H Day camp. We would like to thank those adults who worked very hard to make it a successful week. They were: Charlotte Nichols, Candy Lamma, Bill Welch, Ceceila Dennis, Edie Falls, Cheryl Taylor, Sarah Brown, Vicki Miller, Diana Corbin, Shannon Swain, Jennifer Gray, Trudy Foster, Dayna Foster, and Sue Smoot. Also the teens who helped were: Nathan Corbin, Ashley Corbin, Katie Welch, Kori Alexander, Andy Propst, Ruth Ann Oyster, Lea Pyne, Artina Foster, Sonya Anderson, Amanda Brown, Bobbi Jo Brown, David Massie, Jason Simeon, Elaine Smith, Julie Payne, Jessie Gheen, Jeff Simeon, Ericka Miller, Lauren Thornhill, and Emily Taylor. The Culpeper-ShenandoahRappahannock Junior 4-H Camp had a great week of camping, also, at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center. We had beautiful weather and lots of fun. Rappahannock County 4-H volunteer leaders for the week were Holly Propst teaching art, Jennifer Gray teaching crafts, Cheryl Taylor teaching archery, and Shannon Swain teaching basketry. Also attending was Delegate Jay Katzen. Thirty-eight campers and 12 teen leaders attended camp from Rappahannock County along with 200 other campers, adults, and teen counselors. We wish to thank the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office for the “Christmas in July” program donation which sent many Rappahannock children to camp this summer. Without their donation, a large portion of these children could not have attended these 4-H camps. RELAX AND ENJOY: Teen Counselor Amber Welch and camper Anne-Ashlefgh Lamma cool off in the pool. FOOD LESSON: Owen Monroe, James Henze and Matthew Swain learned about Japanese foods from Kiyoshi Takahashi, 4-H Exchange adult volunteer attending camp. See next weeks Rappahannock News for more 4-H photos. Lachelle Yates celebrates 3rd Lachelle Yates, daughter of Alicia Poles of Huntly celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, Aug. 1 with a party given by her mother at McDonalds in Warrenton. Lachelle’s grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Jett, also of Huntly turned 83 on July 28. SINK OR SWIM? ’ It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. ♦ American Red Cross i Barbara Sears Miller, D.C., RAc., RI.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 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Earl J. 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Warrenton, VA Sales & Service Look us up on the Web: shen-valky.com HUNT COUNTRY'S LARGEST FULL-SERVICE AUTHORIZED HORSE TRAILER DEALER CHECK OUR PRICES • SEE THE QUALITY • EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE Upcoming Events Open house, plant sale The Rappahannock Parent Teacher Organization will be holding an informational open house and a fall plant sale during the Rappahannock County Elementary School Book Day on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 8 p.m. Anyone with questions should call Jimmy Swindler, PTO President at 987-8597. Soccer registrations still accepted Rappahannock Soccer League is still accepting late fall registrations, ages 6-16, at a cost of $45, including late registration fee. Boys and girls will be placed only on existing teams. For further information, call Sara Lawrey at 6751781, or pick up a form at the Rappahannock Library. Cooter to perform at benefit Cooter (Ben Jones, from Dukes of Hazzard) along with David Clanagan and Free Spirit, Yolanda Deane, Wanda Rutherford and many others will team up on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall for a benefit. The event will benefit Roger Rutherford of Sperryville, who has leukemia. “Roger has done lots of volunteer work for the Sperryville Rescue Squad, he’s the type of person, who has given a lot to the community so we are asking people to come and support this worthwhile endeavor,” said Clanagan. Cub Scout sign-up night set Any boy in grades one through five interested in joining Cub Scouts, may do so at Back-to-School night, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at the RCES cafeteria. Anyone with questions should contact Joe Peregory at 937-6163. Family reunion planned The Atkins and Dodson families will host their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 4-H Educational Center at the Thwaite Shelter. Family members and friends are invited to attend and should bring a picnic lunch to share. For more information call Ruth Ann Henry at 635-2854. Family reunion slated The family reunion of the late Henry T. Wharton and Lillie M. Cloud Wharton will be held at the Rappahannock Park near Washington on Sept. 4. “Family members and friends are invited to attend, bring a picnic basket and join us,” said a spokesperson. RoughRide scheduled The third annual Rappahannock RoughRide will be held at 10 a.m. in Washington on Sept. 18. A charity, “Tour de Rappahannock” with three different routes will benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic, which provides health care for the residents of Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. For more information call 347-0394. Norman family reunion set The annual Norman reunion will be held at the Rappahannock Park on Aug. 29. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring a picnic lunch. Memorial service planned A memorial service honoring Delores “Dodi” Mary Driscoll (Jan. 22, 1950 to July 17, 1999)... eulogy and celebration of her service to children and their families will be held Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Jeffersonton United Methodist Church on Route 802 with Rev. Bryan McClain. Program offers help to quit smoking Need help to quit smoking? Becoming a non-smoker is hard, but with the right tools and support, it’s not impossible. Warren Memorial Hospital offers Quit for Good, an eight-week smoking cessation program designed to help smokers prepare to quit, quit and maintain a non-smoking lifestyle. The next series of classes begins on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 20. Day and evening sessions are available. Call 636-0263 or 636-0291 for more information or to register. Auditions scheduled The Windmore Community Theater will be holding auditions for “Bad Seed,” a Samuel French production written by Maxwell * Anderson on Friday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 2. Auditions will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Culpeper County Middle School. “Bad Seed” will be performed the weekends of Nov. 12, 13 and 1< and Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at the Culpeper County Middle School forum. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. and bunday matinees are at 3 p.m. For more information call 547-2555. Fall registration set Fall semester open registration has been scheduled for Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Middletown and Fauquier campuses of Lord Fairfax Community College. Counselors, Financial Aid officers, and program representatives will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions and assist with the registration process. Students may now access the application to the college, credit and non-credit course offerings, course descriptions, and program requirements from the college’s web page at www.lf.cc.va.us. Information may still be picked up at the college campuses or received through the mail by request. For additional information contact the college’s student services department at 868-7110. Epiphany School orientation Epiphany Catholic School, an interparish school serving the counties of Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and Culpeper, located at Precious Blood Church in Culpeper, announces its Orientation Days for the 1999-2000 school year. Preschool, kindergarten and first through fifth grade programs are offered at Epiphany. Dates to remember include: Friday, Aug. 27: Orientation Day for grades K-5,9 a.m. to 12 noon; Monday, Aug. 30, First day of School for grades K-5; Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1 and 2: Preschool Orientation Days and Tuesday, Sept. 7, First day for preschool. For more information contact the school at 825-9017.

r Williams couple enjoy family visit Guests of Edward and Evelyn Williams for the weekend of Aug. 7 were their son, Gregory and wife, Michele, of Virginia Beach. Michele is the daughter of Rear Admiral Don Boecker of Maryland. Richard, Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke were among those attending a birthday party Tuesday evening for Doris Woodville Lucille Dillenger, Mildred Timbers, Myrtle Falls, Samantha and Robert Falls, Robert Clatterbuck, Richard and Rena Burke, Dickie and Peggy Wayland, Margaret Dodson, Billy and Nina Fox. Sunday afternoon the Richard Burke family visited with John Norman and family in Washington. The Five Forks Regular Junes. Happy birthday is sent out to Dougald Day who will be 10 on Aug. 20, and Doris Jones and Geneva Burke. The Norman reunion will be held at the Rappahannock Recreation Center pavilion Aug. 29. Family and friends, mark your calendars. » The Woodville Baptist Church’s Womens Missionary Union (WMU) met Tuesday evening at Mrs. June Clark’s home. Those attending were Mary Clark, Cecil Baldwin, Myrtle Falls, and Martha Lou Hitt. Their topic of discussion was Y2K issues. Those visiting June Clark and Misty Hitt this week were Heidi Bullock, Betty Wood, Edie Falls, Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Baptist Church messengers and attendees to the 233rd meeting of the Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists were Rev. and Mrs. Wilfred Deppen, Roy Thomas, Die Burke, Mary Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Burke, Mary Chadwell, Ertha Corbin and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke. This session of the Ketocton Association which convened Aug. 13 and 14, was hosted by the Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church at New Market. The Smith Creek Regular Baptist Church was founded in 1756. The first Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists convened in 1766. Call Rena Burke 987-8330 with your news items. Cooter and others to perform Ben Jones (Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard) will team up with David Clanagan and Free Spirit as well as Yolanda Deane, Wanda Rutherford and many others for a benefit on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Sperryville Fire Department at 7 p.m. The event is for Roger Rutherford, who has leukemia. Roger has volunteered with the Sperryville Rescue Squad for many years. Residents are encouraged to come out and support this worthwhile endeavor. Vacation Bible School is underway at The Sperryville United Methodist Church and will continue through Aug. 20 each evening from 6:30 to 8:30. This year’s theme is “Footprints.” Following the Friday evening program at the church everyone is invited to attend a covered dish/fellowship picnic at the home of Opie and Nancy Crawford. There will be games for the youngsters and adults. Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 The Page County Ramblers will be playing Bluegrass music on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cooter’s, just west of Sperryville in Hazzard Country. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the.public to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany went to Natural Chimneys at Mt. Solon on Sunday. Happy 13th birthday to Chad Frazier, who will cele.brate on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Turning 13 is a big step and Chad’s Sperryville relatives wish him all the best. His parents, Eddie and MaryAnn Frazier hosted a party for him on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh and Christal Jenkins, all of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale spent the weekend at Colonial Beach with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee. 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Obituaries Milton Hudson Washington resident Milton Conway Hudson, 35, of Washington died Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was bom June 2, 1964 in Fauquier to the late Herndon C. Hudson and Mary Eubank Hudson. Mr. Hudson is survived by his daughter, Victoria Nicole Lee Hudson; former wife, Kimberly R. Vest, both of Flint Hill and two sisters, Mary Hudson Smoot and her fiance, Terry Smith, both of Winchester and Sandra Hudson Hitt and her husband, Franklin of Boston. Additional survivors include an uncle, John R. Eubank Jr and his wife, Peggy of Sperryville; an aunt, Betty Menefee of Warrenton and four nieces, Crystal Dawn Smoot, Megan Lynn Smoot, Elishha Smith and Terra Smith, all of Winchester. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John R. and Frances Eubank Sr. and paternal grandparents, Dewey DeJamette and Madie Corder Hudson. Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 13 at Washington Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Wayne Shuck Chef, baker, manager Wayne Melvin Shuck, 63, of Chester Ga£ died Tuesday, Aug. 10 at his residence. Memorial services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 15 at Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly by the Rev. Merlin Shorb and Rev. Dale Ramsey. Mr. Shuck was born Jan 23, 1936, in Cumberland, Md., son of Guy Elmer and Bertha Lease Shuck. He was a chef for Randolph-Macon Academy, assistant manger for A&P in Herndon and baker for Sodexho Marriott Corporation at Shenandoah University. He attended Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, A. Jean Franchi Shuck; a,daugh^ ter, Valerie Lynn Ponge of Abingdon; a sort, Wayne Edward Shuck of North Carolina; two sisters, Bertha Lee Cross ot Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Clesta Fontenot of Lawton, Okla. and four grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2300, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or to Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, 1804 Zachary Taylor Highway, Huntly, Va. 22640. Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Mattie Carder Pentagon worker Mattie Waddell Carder, 89, of Warrenton died Aug. 10 at Warrenton Overlook. She was employed by The Pentagon for many years, a child care provider for close to 20 years and a lifelong member of the Warrenton Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Pauline Carter Wyman of Warrenton; two grandchildren, Jeanne Neeld of Fredericksburg and Paula Poston of Warrenton; greatgrandchildren, Kimberly Stalls of Amissville, Scott Curtis of California, Jennifer, Brooke and Lindsey Neeld, all Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. of Fredericksburg and two great-great-grandchildren, Zachary and Luke Stalls of Amissville. Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 13 at Moser Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam P. Jones Jr. officiating. Interment was in Warrenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main Street, Warrenton, Va. 20186. James Settle Aileen worker James Randolph Settle, 54, of Washington died Saturday, Aug. 14 at his residence. He was born Nov. 13, 1944 in Washington, a son of Elizabeth Fincham Settle of Washington and the late William Edward Settle Sr. Mr. settle was a former employee of Aileen in Flint Hill. He was a member of the Washington Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Betty Jean Moulis of Silver Spring, Md.; one brother, William Edward Settle Jr. of Manassas; two nephews, John Moulis and William E. Settle, III and five nieces, Joan Timberlake, Lisa McFarland, Penny James, Shari Keith and Shelley Bailey. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Burial was at Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Baptist Building Fund, P.O. Box 209, Washington, Va. 22747. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Warren Williams Washington resident Warren Douglas Williams, 58, of Washington died Saturday, Aug. 14 in the home of his niece, Diane Williams. Services will be private. Mr. Williams was born March 7, 1941 in Warren County, son of Warren Albert and Minnie O’Dell Williams. Surviving are four brothers, Rev. Calvin Clatterbuck of Portsmouth, William Clatterbuck, Donald Clatterbuck and Faron Clatterbuck, all of Front Royal and seven sisters, Nellie Oates of Reliance, Barbara Henry of Winchester, Mollie Clatterbuck of Middletown, Goldie Mae Williams of Orlando, Fla., Betty Kendrick, Gail Henry and Faye Weaver, all of Front Royal. ^UlioLigfiti by Randy Minter FEELING CONNECTED There is substantial research to suggest that there is a valid connection between one's personal life and one's health. Individuals who enjoy active social connections are less likely to get sick and more likely to live longer than people with poor relationships. All this serves to point out the value of having friends and family who are supportive with a lending hand and a sympathetic ear. Relationships with family and friends are even more important to those who are already ill because they can play a crucial role in recovery. As Sydney Smith once wrote: “Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.” Feeling connected to others is a great balm against many of life's afflictions. How hard it is then to lose a mate or friend! At the Moser Funeral Home. 233 Broadview Avenue, we're only a phone call away, and we have the experience to shepherd you easily through the necessary funeral arrangements. Losing one you love is a vulnerable time, and you'll find we treat you with respect. Call 347-3431. “Friendship is the only cement that will everu hold the world together. ” -Woodrow Wilson Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Thomas Jordan Jr. D.C. resident Thomas Jordan Jr. of Washington, D.C. died Saturday, Aug. 14 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Jordan was bom Sept. 30, 1935 in Huntly, a son of the late Thomas Edward Jordan and Catherine Turner Jordan. He is survived by three sons, Thomas Jordan III and Barry Jordan, both of Washington, D.C. and Charles Haley of Linden and one daughter, Josephine Jordan Brown of Temple Hills, Md. Also surviving are five brothers, Raymond Jordan of Washington, D.C., Charles Jordan of Front Royal, James Jordan of Winchester, Eugene Jordan of Stephens City and James Brooks of Brunswick, Md. and two sisters, Sara Bridgett of Hyattsville, Md. and Mary Wallace of Washington, D.C. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A grave side service will be held Thursday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Cemetery in Flint Hill with Pastor John R. Pendleton officiating. Arrangements are being handled by TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal. Frederick E. Hart Sculptor Frederick E. Hart, 56, of Hume died August 13 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He had lung cancer. Mr. Hart was a worldrenown sculptor, whose works included the Three Soldiers at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington, D.C.; the Creation Sculptures at the National Cathedral, and the Gulf War railing at the Fauquier Veterans Memorial in Warrenton. Mr. Hart and his wife, Lindy came to the area in 1986, and built their new home, Chesley, on the Hume Koad. Over the years, they opened Chesley to many civic and cultural groups, including the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society, for tours and fundraisers. Mr. Hart was at the forefront of an effort to bring realistic sculptures back into the world art scene. At the time of his death, he was considered by many to be America’s greatest sculptor. Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Lindy, and sons Lian and Alexander, all of Hume. A funeral mass was conducted August 18 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. A memorial service will be held at Leeds Episcopal Church, Markham, on Friday, August 20, beginning at 11 a.m. Wine festival this weekend The 24th annual Virginia Wine "C3^* Festival, Virginia’s oldest wine festival, will be held Aug. 2122 at Great Meadow. More than 300 wines from nearly all of Virginia’s 50 wineries will be available for tasting available 25 or more take $1 off advance ticket price. Advance tickets are available by calling (800) 2 0 - 9 6 7 0, between 9 a.m. and purchasing. The festival will also feature a wide array of food from the area’s top restaurants; wine seminars; arts and crafts; live music; cigar aficionados; free parking and an awards ceremony for the winners of the Vinifera Wine Growers Association’s 18th annual Virginia Wine Competition. To keep everyone cool and comfortable, a Rain Room will be available as well. Tickets for individuals 21 and over are $16 in advance; $18 at the gate. Individuals under 21 are $5; children 2 and under are free. 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The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept [. -1 [ | [ | |T m Rentals Houses V___^ 40 ACRE HORSE farm in Casfleton: 2 BR/2 BA recently renovated farmhouse & 3 stall barn. Fenced pasture &: stream. Available now. $1,200, per month. Lynn Stone, REMAX CROSSROADS 540825-1800, ext. 19, 2 BR FARMHOUSE, near Slate Mills, good views private, no dogs, $550/mo (FT farm savvy occupant), sec. dep , cover letter w/ ref. & employer info, to: 210 Popham Ford Rd, Sperryville, VA 22740. DC SIDE/Middleburg: 4+ BRs, 3BA, eat in kit., formal dining/ LR/ Rec/ Family/Den/Office/Deck C AC/Heat 1+ acres. $1325. mo. 301-3593955. HOUSE FOR RENT 2BR, Rt 677, Flint Hill. 540-675-3270. SPERRY VILLI 2 BR HOUSE, just like new, nice yard, w/d hookup for rent, $650/ma 540937-3632. FOR SALE BY Owner3.2 ac , nestled among large farm. 4 BR, 2 BA house on Scenic Byway 231. Hazel River, $134K 301-587-5837. /-\ 240 Horses V_J WANTED: SELF care companion horse. Stall & paddocks Base of Mt. Marshall Trail. 540675-2186, 256 Misc. For Sale 500MM TAMRON LENS with Olympus mount, with case $250. 540372-4321. SEAGULL ACOUSTIC GUITAR, great condition with hardshell case. $300. OBO 540-3724321 WANTED TO BUY Good quality wild Ginseng, top prices paidd 540948-4787. 273 Pets l J BORDER COLLIE PUPS born 7-10, 6 males, 2 females, farm raised, kid friendly, finest pedigree from working stock, started on Puppy Chow, ready Labor Day $400 Call 540687-8844 /-v 290 Found V_ FOUND'. BLACK cat with white feet, chest & mustache Rt 738, Wilson Rd. Call 540-3471942 FOUND, KEYS, INFINITY key is one of the keys on the ring. Call to describe Found on Frost Ave. on 8/14. 540-3471645 FOUND, YELLOW lab, 8/14, neutered male, 540-364-1848 or 540347-7444 r 294 Giveaways V) BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FEMALE, YOUNG adult Lab mix; spayed; all shots Must find homenew baby/ new apartment. 540-349-2312. FREE TO GOOD home med size male .jdog mostly black w/ white & tan To adults only. All shots & neutered. Call 540-439-1230 r 298 Lost V___> REWARD! SMALL black lab mix, neutered male w/ red collar. Lost on 522 near Woodville. 540-987-8493. YELLOW Lab, M, neu: tered, spots on tongue. “Raj”. Missing from Woodville area since 5/26/99. 540-987-3182 CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trusl notes secured by rea estate. In business since 1982 Quick easy closings. Call now foi details and quotes Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 Health & 383 Beauty V_J 39 PEOPLE WANTED tc lose weight! All natural, doctor recommended Call 800-211-0078. /-> 605 Automobiles V> BMW, 1984, 325e. sun roof, tinted windows, Pioneer stereo, JBL speakers, high miles, new clutch, new coolant system, just tuned up, new control arms, new differential, good tires, good brakes, looks good. All maintenance records. $4,000 OBO SHARP CAR! Cal! Thomas, 540-347-197C after 6 30 PM BMW 3231, 1999 auto, jel blk, gray leather, sporl pkg, 6 CD, sun/moon roof, loaded, 8K mis, $30,500. 540-937-9925. QUALITY USED CAR AND TRUCK SPECIALS 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle - 2 OL. 4 Cyl, 5 Spd.. P/1. P W. Cruise, Tilt, Alloys. Only 819 Miles 1997 Yukon 4 Dr. 4x4 -5.7L, V8, SLT, Leather, Loaded. Alloys, Local Truck 1996 Ford Ranger Super Cab 4*2 Pickup I OL. V6. Auto. A'C. XLT Tran. Cruise Tilt. One Owner. 1996 Buick Regal Custom Sedan 3.&. V6, PI, P/W. Cruise, Tilt, Alloys, One Owner, 39K Miles._ 19% Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan 3 1L. V6, Auto. AC Cruise. Tilt. Stereo CD 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4-40L, 6 Cyl, Auto, A/C, PI, P/W, Cruise, Tilt Alloys, Clean 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe 2.3L, 4 Cyl.. Auto, AC. PL, Tilt, Cruise, Alloys, New Rubber 1995 Chrysler GTC Convertible 3.0L.V6, Auto. A/C, PI, P/W, Cruise, Tilt, Alloys, Only 63K Miles 1994 Ford Ranger Pickup 4*2 4 a. V6, Auto. AC, XLT Alloys, Bedlmer, Nice Truck. Extended Warranties and Financing Available ■ Relax! We use Carfax Vehicle History Service View Our Inventory On Line at www culpepet2000. com Rt. 29 South Your First Stop on the Culpeper Auto Mile 547-3800 Automobiles J FORD MUSTANG LX. 1987, convertible. 4cyl., 5 sp., cruise control, power locks. Excellent mechanical condition, needs cosmetics. Mileage unknown. $1500 or best offer, or trade on a nice van. 540-347-4997 after 6 p.m. DODGE Durango: 1999 $1,500 down, take over lease. 15k miles/yr. Lease ends Jan. 2001. Call 703-764-2794. f - Bids & Proposals ^-I_ Invitation for Bids: Fencing of Pubi c Convenience Site The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to provide fencing for the Rappahannock County Public Convenience Site located on Rock Mills Rd., Rt. 622 near Washington, V A The successful bidder shall comply with the terms contained in the Invitation for Bids issued by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County. Copies of the complete IFB and the General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated' for this agreement, a final and complete finished p ice shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, September 3, 1999, by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids BY ORDER OF John W. McCarthy County Administrator 8-18. 6-25-99_ #273608 Invitation for Bids: Prefabricated Building The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to provide a prefabricated building to the Rappahannock County Public Convenience Site located on Rock Mills Rd., Rt 622 near Washington, VA The successful bidder shall comply with the terms contained in the Invitation for Bids issued by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County. Copies of the complete IFB and the General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations The basis for the bid shall also be stated: for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Of'ice. Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P O Box 519, Washington, VA a22747 by Friday, September 3, 1999, by 3:00 PM , at which time they will be opened and publicly read The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set fourth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids BY ORDER OF: John W McCarthy County Administrator 3-18, 8-25-99_ #273614 545 Ful T,me Employment V-—_z' Carpenter Helpers Own tools and transportation. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM -9 PM Carpenter & Laborer for job in Marshall. Must have own tools & transportation. Cali 540-547-9732 evenings. Carpet & Hardwood Installers Have 3 fuHrne openings. Wi train, /^rply in person between 8 am &6pm. Early’s Carpet Amissville, VA 540-937-5500 DAIRY MILKER Dairy Farm in Fauquier County has opening for FT Milker. Excellent pay & benefits. CALL 703-594-2709 LINECOOK/ CHEF FULL-TIME For upscale restaurant, excellent pay, great work environment. Evenings & weekends. Send resume or come in to complete employment application. Legends Restaurant 67 W. Lee Street Warrenton. With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 777-1110 or FAX 689-1278 HEALTHCARE AHC Which represents hospitals nation wide in connection with problem insurance claims is seeking enthusiastic candidates for newly added positions. Workers comp clerks & ins clerks. $11.06 per hour profit sharing 401k and attractive benefits pkg. send resume to. AHC, Inc. 10002 Battleview Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 Fax 703-392 7970 KITCHEN & RESTAURANT: Positions available, FT/PT permanent schedule. $7-$10 per hour with experience. Benefits & bonuses. Spitony’s Pizza 540-347-9669 Laborers Henderson Construction now taking applications apply at 10493 Old Carolina Rd. Midland, VA EOE DRILLERS EXPERIENCE A MUST For geotechnical drilling in NO. VA area. Warrenton based company. Serious inquiries only 540-347-9240 SAVE LIVES protect property EARN FANTASTIC MONEY Your Authorized ADT Dealer Atlantic Home Security WANTS YOU!! Positions available in Virginia and Maryland We Offer: •Paid Training by Top Professionals • N'o Hassle Selling •Lucrative Pay Program • Qualified Appointments •Paid Health/Vision/ Benefits •Fantastic Bonus Plan •#1 Name Recognition •Paid Vacation • Paid Personal Days $20,000 Salary + Big Commissions Realistic 50 to 70k Ask for Mr. Hawkins 800-536-0010 Musi Hate Transportalion Manager of Wait-Staff & evening meal • Hours: 2 PM to 10 PM • Some weekends required Graves Mountain Lodge 540-923-4231 for interview 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 • Class A CDL with hazmat & tanker endorsements - • Clean driving & criminal record For appointment Contact Mr. Greer at 1-800-878-7497 More Of What You’re Looking For! &appafjannocfe jHetos Get Into It! WAIT STAFF POSITION 40hour week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Other shifts available, evenings, weekends. Apply within Country Cafe 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 Handyman/ Chauffeur Small horse farm seeking a driver/handyman must be eligible for class A CDL to drive large motor coach. Approx. 4 days per week. Some travel required. Eligible for VA concealed permit. 540-349-1802 DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 MUSIC TEACHER for Catholic School. 8 hours per week. Call 540-825-9017 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Must have expedience & CDL. Driving record from DMV a must. Call 540-347-3085 leave msg. SAVE IJVES I’KOTRT I’KOPPRTY I AR\ I WTASTIC MONEY Vour Authorized ADT Dealer Atlantic Home Sectjrih WANTS YOU!! Our systems are ,rWireless" WE OFFER: 1. Positions in Virginia and Maryland 2. Paid training by TOP Professionals 3. Professional work environment 4. #1 Name Recognition 5: Health Benefits 6. 30k to 40k potential income. Call Mr. Greg Leant 800-536-0010 Musi Have Transportation SITTER ; Mature person for extended house & dog sitting. Sperryville area. Dates flexible. References. , 540-987-8961

EMPLOYMENT JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING • Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! • CASHIER IS ALSO NEEDED Contact Tom or Doug 540-341-8663 SALES FULL-TIME SALARY PLUS COMMISSION 25k TO 35k PER YEAR 703-449-1922 Newspaper Delivery Wednesday Afternoons MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE Apply at Fauquier Times-Democrat No phone calls, please! DENTAL Beautiful large dental practice in Manassas, seeks individuals with dental experience to join our friendly and professional team. Currently available: DENTAL ASSISTANT: M-F for general dentistry. DENTAL ASSISTANT: M-F for Orth/ Pedo. ADMINISTRATIVE - M-F file clerk, no experience necessary. Full time positions offer benefits including health, dental insurance, vacation and more! Please call (703) 330-5755 or fax resume (703)369-7502 (Attn: Mary) for a confidential interview. FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE/ DRIVERS Do you want to be a member of a team dedicated to quality sen/ice? Alliant/Atlantic Foodservice is looking for qualified applicants to IMMEDIATELY fill the following positions: • Night Warehouse-Earn up to $16.00/hr. in your first year of employment! • Drivers (Class A CDL) earning potential of over $41,500 per yr. • Routing Clerk-Computer exp. req. • Now hiring day Warehouse workers, hours 7am-3:30pm. Forklift & pallet jack experience required for day & night warehouse. If you have prior warehouse experience, stand up forklift and battery operated pallet jack experience, attention to detail, good math skills, and the ability to lift 100 pounds on a regular and continuos basis, 3 years safe driving record with a solid work history. Able to work safely and calmly under pressure along with a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork you may be our candidate. Medical Benefits start day one! If you have what we need, please stop bv to fill out an application. Applications are accepted Mon.-Fri (8am-4pmi Please Send, Fax or Email your resume to: Alliant/ Atlantic Foodservice Attn: AB 13000 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 Angelabarnard @ all iantfs.com Fax: (703) 331-3280 Or Call: (703) 631-6300 Ext.280 EEO/M/V/H/AA Alliant ▲ -i— _ Classifieds Get Results! EDUCATION & ON-THE-JOB TRAINING An electrical apprenticeship can be the first step in building a successful career in the technical services field. A four-year apprenticeship combines classroom instruction (two nights a week) with on-the-job training. Participants gain education and practical experience Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices take the journeyman's exam to become licensed electricians. M.C. Dean. Inc., in Chantilly.Virginia. works in partnership with Virginia. Maryland and D.C. electrical apprenticeship programs. M.C. Dean, Inc. provides full-time employment to fulfill the on-the-job training requirements of the program. M.C. Dean. Inc. offices are located less than three miles from a certified training facility. M.C. Dean. Inc. employment includes benefits such as: - Health Care - 401K - Workman's Comp - Paid Holidays - Vacation - Sick Leave - Unemployment Benefits -Tuition Reimbursement - Paychecks Weekly M.C. Dean, Inc. is one of the most established and comprehensive technical services firms in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Established in 1949, the company has built a reputation for providing quality systems engineering, construction and testing/maintenance solutions as well as unmatched customer service to government, corporate and commercial/residential clients worldwide. The company provides services in the areas of Energy, Communications, Security/Life Safety and Automation and supports career development and cross-training. M.C. DEAN. INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; M/F/H/V. I I M.C. DEAN Off 3725 Concorde Parkway; Suite 100 Chantilly.Virginia 20152 (703) 802-6231/Fax: (703) 502-1008 www.mcdean.com f][| RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN AlMlK COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD APARTMSNT LIVING COUNSELOR. #0000-03 (Mm FT positions available in new intensive program working with people with mental illnesses in apartments rn Culpeper. Shifts include mornings, evenmgs, overnights & weekends. B.S. degree or equiv exp. £ASE MANAGER ll/SA #0033-01 FT in Culpeper providing clinic and home based case management to women with children. Travel to five county area, evaluating needs linking consumers to services. Provides community outreach & development. BS degree or equiv exp required. * K £_Q.OK #0010-03 On-call for meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hours included. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #0007-03 FT positions available in group homes for developmentally disabled adults. Associates or equiv §A TECHNICIAN #0016-03. Hourly & on-call to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens & perform related tasks. Exp. in human services TRANSIT OPERATOR. #9088-018. On-call positions to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record. PLEASE APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 4:30 PM, FRIDAY august 20- 1999 TO human RESOURCES, RAPPAHANNOCKRAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, PO BOX 1568 CUL22701 (540)825-3100 TDD (540)825-7391 EEO/AA MlNORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. It may be August but we are getting ready for the holidays! ^aithCJ^wntain Company Seeking... RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES Our busy retail store featuring our catalog merchandise, catalog overstock and many other hand picked gift and home accessories is seeking Sales Associates. If you love to help people and want to work in a beautiful setting close to home, then we want to talk with you. FT and PT hours are available with a competitive hourly rate, generous employee discount and a clothing allowance to get you started with Faith Mountain. Also Seeking... SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Our Customer Service Department is looking for sales associates to answer customer calls, take catalog orders, and assist with customer sen/ice inquiries. If you have a pleasant phone manner, typing skills and an eye for detail, then we have a position for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling with day or evening hours through December, competitive hourly rate AND commission, generous employee discount and comprehensive training STARTING September 7th. Applications for both positions accepted through August 27, 1999. Stop by to fill out an application at 12625 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, fax your resume to Judy at 540-987-7288 or e-mail us at hr@faithmountain.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer Coffeewood Correctional Center POB 500 Mitchells, VA 22729 Ph-(540) 829-6483 ext. 2163 or 2171 Fax-(540) 829-7383 Currently recruiting for: Corrections Officer $20.823-35.510+ State Benefits Duties: Maintains security, custody and control over inmates at the institution and while in transport. Supervises inmate daily activities and records behavior to insure safe environment. Training and uniforms provided. Req.: HS/GED 21+ yrs old drivers license. Ability to possess firearms. Previous exp in corrections, law enforcement, security and military helpful but not required. Positions below close on August 25,1999 Store Clerk Position #00028 $15.939-24.885 + State Benefits Duties incl: Cashier for inmate commissary, completes paperwork/invoices as required. Pull and stock inventory as needed. Reconcile registers. Req: HS/GED and previous retail exp. Dental Assistant B #0078 $15.939-24.885 + State Benefits Duties incl: Assist Dentist chairside in 4-handed dentistry, maintain records, schedules appts, insures proper disinfect procedures are followed. Req: HS/GED and completion of accredited program for dental assistants. Exp in 4-handed dentistry dental hygiene and prevention If there are questions regarding the duties and qualifications, please contact the HR office. A separate state application is required. Resumes will not substitute for a fully completed state application. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. EOE. Chad Frazier celebrates 13th Chad Frazier will celebrate his 13th birthday today, Aug. 18. On Saturday, Aug. 14 he was given a party by his parents, Eddie and MaryAnn Frazier at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. Those joining in the celebration from Sperryville included Mary and Butch Smoot, Richie and Linda Baldwin and Katie, Ruth Clatterbuck, Tracy Clatterbuck, Allen Clatterbuck, and Jeff, Stacy and Brooke Hines. Those attending from the Washington area included Wade and Rosie Frazier, Charles and Mae Smoot. Tammy and Lee Ricketts and Becky Burke, Charles, Jeffrey and Crystal. Others attending were Mrs. Irene Frazier of Orange, Missy Whitmer of Chester Gap, Patricia Ross, Brandon, David Michael of Culpeper, Ruth Ann and Ronnie Hines of Woodville, Deana Foushee, Brittney and Jerry, and friend Jesse, Stacey Ricketts and Chelsea, all of Front Royal. Attending from Flint Hill were Laurie and Doug White, Dustin and Doug Jr. Also Greg and Patricia Martin, Kevin and Beth of Amissville. Chad received many nice gifts as well as money and is Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 excited about the teenage world. We wish him all the best as he begins his teenage years. Andrew Burke spent from Friday until Sunday at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, Va. for a camp out with other boy scouts. Andrew is a Boy Scout of Troop 200 of Flint Hill. Mrs. Alice Racer, Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck and Doug and Beverly Exline, spent from Friday until Sunday in Marion, Va. visiting family, Fred, Sandra and Paul Stoots and Marcus and Crystal Melton. They had a great weekend. Andrew Burke and friend, Jason Streightiff of Amissville spent Aug. 10 at Kings Dominion with Danny and Hope Huff. Happy birthday to Chelsa Mae Smoot who will be four years old on Sunday, Aug. 22. Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer’s Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 This Thursday, Friday & Saturday! 10am to 7pm I0amto7pm 9am to 6pm Buy $2000 in Furniture Get $640 in FREE Furniture (Off Our Everyday Low Prices) Buv $1000 in Furniture Get $320 in FREE Furniture (Appliances & Electronics Excluded) Buy $500 in Furniture Get $160 in FREE Furniture The Coolest Event of The year! *wtth first purchase of $49 OO ■ & H MWI HVHHT with approved cradtt I EOT MUTINY! • MHmCard • • Oacowv • HtigM^Ced •In-SKwOw* HeiligFumrture Towne Centre • 619 Frost Avenue in Warrenton 341-4346 Hours 10 to 7 Mon. - Fri . • 9 to 6 Sat • Closed Sun Looking for Bargains? Read the Classifieds! She is the daughter of Rock and Lynn Smoot. Grandparents are Mary Bailey and Charles and Mae Smoot. Our sympathy to Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill on the death of her father, Mike Hudson and also to his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Smoot of Winchester and Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston. The community was sorry to hear of the death of Jimmy Settle who passed away on Saturday at his home on Fodderstack Road. We extend our condolences to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Settle and the family. Best wishes to Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton who will have their wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 19. Sunday, Aug, 22 the families of the late Eddie and Mamie Clark will meet at the Rappahannock Recreation Center for a family reunion. Happy birthday to our daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Simmons who will have her day on Saturday, Aug. 21. Tuesday until Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll of Powhatan. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and their house guest Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason of Centreville. Capt. and Mrs. D. C. Welling and son David of Fairfax Station and daughter, Anne Katherine of Penn State were Saturday afternoon visitors of Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Please keep in your prayers Jason Brown, Donnie McGuillan and Daniel Diggs who were in an accident Saturday morning. All three were recent graduates of Rappahannock High School. Jason and Daniel are in a Fairfax Hospital and Donnie is at Fauquier in Warrenton. Please give me a call at 675-3608 when you have news items for this column. Viewtown i social notes Mr. and Mrs. Tommy I Frazier and family were in Luray at Yogi Bear campground for four days last ! week. They were joined there by Mr. Frazier’s brother, Jay from the Luray area. r Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Mrs. Becky Frazier of Eggbornsville Road was a Wednesday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Thursday guest of her parents, the Dodsons. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and also her father, Charles Dodson Jr. Mrs. Aloha Hitt was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. and Donald Settle. The next fellowship gath- I ering of the Forest Grove Baptist Church will be held on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend. The program “Get to Know Your Neighbor” will be held the first Tuesday of every month on the church grounds. Be sure to mark your calendars and attend. Have a great week and give me a call should you have news for the Viewtown column. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338.

Stop stress in your aching back, stiff neck, tired shoulders BY KAREN LOVING Rappahannock News Contributing Writer You feel sharp pain between your shoulder blades, and your neck begins to stiffen. A life event goes poorly, your heart rate increases tensing muscles Healing Arts Center times per week felt far fewer aches and pains. Yoga postures may loosen tight muscles, but yoga is about being able to learn to listen to your body again. Don’t feel like, ‘oh, I wish I could stretch farther.’ ana pain ensues, for quite sometime this has been the process of how you handle stress in your daily life. Is the excess muscle tension inevitable? Yoga can help alleviate the stress and muscle tension, and you can learn ways to move with less strain and effort. Yoga has become very popular > with more people wanting to find some calmness in fheir lives and finding flexibility they didn’t know they had. A beginner in yoga, as it turns out, does not mean the same thing in yoga as it does in other fitness worlds. Yoga has been around for five centuries. Many people who practice yoga do so their whole lives; stepping up from beginner level can take years. Old-fashioned stretching is not a waste of time. The fitness experts at the American College of Sports Medicine say so. Just last year they recommended fitness-minded Americans to not just walk and lift weights regularly, they said, also work on your flexibility two or three times per week. Studies with sedentary seniors who stretched four Instead, just become mindful of the entire position and relationship of the bones, muscles and organs of the body. Relax in to that. The breathing component of yoga is very important to integrate the poses in that you become more aware of how our breathing muscles work and are able to use them with more efficiency and ease. A lot of breath holding or shallow breathing can cause undue pain in the chest, neck and shoulder areas of the body. Be curious about what you can do to take care of yourself. Yoga can show you that you can move through your daily activities gracefully and with peace of mind that allows all your body to become integrated and organized. Karen Loving teaches yoga in Culpeper and Madison. She is a massage therapist and Alexander Technique teacher at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. Lilo Foster teaches yoga at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Call 987-7204 for more information. Viewtown social notes Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family were in Luray at Yogi Bear campground for four days last week. They were joined there by Mr. Frazier’s brother, Jay from the Luray area. Mrs. Becky Frazier of Eggbornsville Road was a Wednesday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Thursday guest of her parents, the Dodsons. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and also her father, Charles Dodson Jr. Mrs. Aloha Hitt was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. and Donald Settle. The next fellowship gathering of the Forest Grove Baptist Church will be held on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend. The program “Get to Know Your Neighbor” will be held the first Tuesday of every month on the church grounds. SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. HK American Red Cross Be sure to mark your calendars and attend. Have a great week and give me a call should you have news for the Viewtown column. ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! ms Foreclpsfjres ? Land Contracts? Self-Employed? Prior Foreclosures? Past Bankruptcy? CALL Chesapeake Mortgage Financial Corp. ^ TODAY! yg WE CAN HELP! 888-295-4747 : 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. William F. Church and wife to Joseph A. O’Kane and wife, 26.554 acres, Hawthorne District. $246,995. Chester W. Fannon Jr. and wife to Daron Kenneth Young and wife, 4.5309 acres, more or less, lot one, Jackson District. $70,000. Hubert S. Gilkey IV and others to George R. Moore and wife, 12,000 square feet, Wakefield District. $72,000. Edward C. Estes Estate to Kim Estes and others, 3 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Jeanie Gleason Estene to Harmon L. Dyer and wife, 10.5134 acres, lot 19, Peyton Farm Estates, Hampton District. $58,000. James T. White Jr. and wife, Trustee to Peter H. MacMurray and wife, 25 acres, Wakefield District. $640,000. James S. Wines to Edward C. Chadwell and wife, lot 7, 2.4953 acres, Wakefield District. $25,000. Keys Property 1920's two story frame Farmhouse located in the southern end of Rappahannock County. 2+ open acres with frontage on two state roads, 3+ bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen and parlor. Numerous outbuildings, including a summer kitchen. Partially updated in the 1950's. A jewel waiting to be discovered. Only $132,000. Call today for an appt. “miM'j _ H la si I In- (-mulls l‘< '!•. >!' Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 I -unlit: l imit1 Uus/lint;ton, \ iu;in/<i i mi l,i \ 11 i ill in ■ .i <mi • \\ ,h s it, , i t=t 03 . nit" SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Real Estate Deadline Monday, 3 p.m. Call for space reservations 675-3338 POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL Twenty acres in the designated commercial zone on Highway 211 just outside town. Frontage on two state roads. Presently has one house on the land, some adjoining land, and house available. $25,000 per acre as a whole. Will divide and build to suit. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker □J <540)-675-1190 t=} butchz@summit.net STONEWALL FARM Historic 1851 3 BR home on 79 acs. Once home of Mosbv Raider. Structurally post and beam. Much original woodwork and hardware, board and batten doors. Cornerstone with builder's initials and date. Two massive chimneys serve six fireplaces, three of which were recently relined. English bsmt. adds space and appeal. Workshop on lower level. Modern amenities, wraparound deck. New steel seam roof. Excellent condition. Outbuilding, landscaping, woods, stream. $384,000 VIEWS CHARACTERIZE this unusually well-sited property overlooking the F.T. Valley. The 70’s home is partially rehabilitated. Basement has a large rec room, new wood stove, 2 BRs/1 BA. The main floor: cathedral ceiling, great room, 2 BRs/1 BA, kitchen, decks. The land is well watered by two streams. $229,000 Real Estate III 2lM Ci.n Si I Ik I he.uei Building \\ashingion, Virginia 675-1373 Rick kollk. \ln /r \ < Mini’ Ann Sit..Hu MS" NOON m t2r ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Red Oak Farm, situated on a knoll between Etlan and Syria valleys in scenic Madison Co. is this charming 3 BR/2 BA renovated Farmhouse w/full-length front porch. Offering includes detached office w/bath, screened dining area near in-ground pool, older bam suitable for horses, 11 of the 46 acres in 3 fenced paddocks, & borders Shenandoah National Park w/riding/hiking trails. $359,000 Page Co. - Local craftsman to build a 2 BR cedar cottage on 7.49 pretty acres located just west of Sperryville. Cottage to include stone FP, cherry floors, loft/den & screened porch. $199,900 Adjoining 6 acres being offered at $49,900 Flint Hill - Possible owner terms offered on this 42.7 acres located in Old Dominion Hunt territory. Long Jordan River frontage, abundant wildlife, distant mountain views & hardwood forest mixed w/pines. $162,900 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 fed Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 pronruNiTv w HOMEBUYERS TEST YES =£] □Z3 EJZ] Ttl ~&L Past Credit Problems? Past Bankruptcy? Judgements and/or Collections? Hard To Document Income? Do You Want To Buy A Home? Have you ever been denied by another Mortgage Company in the past? Looking For A Lender Thai Helps People Get A 2nd Chance? Capitol Mortgage Bankers, Inc. j Area's Premier VA and FHA Lender A ERIC OSTRANDER CMB YOUR PARTNER IN SUCCESS ^ (703) 335-3336 Ttl Ttl 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 ^ 987-8146 RECYCLE