Rappahannock News, August 25, 1999

/ > ■ .... crnrjrt '"/mj -ws&r.x iv % fj $ ■ Tfc ' $4-■ i z& i?} 122nd Year... No. 34 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs 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. Easement update On Aug. 17, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation recorded a conservation easement donated by Susan Babcock protecting 42 1/2 acres on the Rush River in Harris Hollow. This bring the county’s total conservation easements to 7,980 acres. No BZA meeting for August The August meeting of the county Board of Zoning Appeals, scheduled for Aug. 26, has been canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Board restricts through trucks on Route 1001 The Commonwealth Transportation Board last week approved restricting through trucks on Route 1001 through Sperryville. The board also accepted a bid to widen and improve Route 729 in Rappahannock County. By restricting through trucks from driving on Route 1001, the board’s action will prohibit trucks from traveling east on US 211, turning onto Route 1001 and connecting with southbound Route 522. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors requested the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to take this action. In other action, the board accepted the $190,000 bid from R.W. Harris Excavating of Madison Heights to widen Route 729 and improve the intersection with Route 615 near Estes. The project will improve the ..wrLontal a. d vertical alignment of the road and install right and left-hand turn lanes on Route 729 at Route 615. Happenings • 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. • Friday, Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m., the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board will conduct a special meeting to continue its review of the application made by Tim Mohr of the firm of William McDonough and Partners, agent for Sunnyside Farm. The meeting will convene in front of the Mercantile Building on Gay Street. • Monday, Aug. 30 school begins. • Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. the Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting at the courthouse in Washington. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) ATM comes to Rappahannock Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom Paul Baldwin, owner of 211 Quick Mart, and Rappahannock National Bank Vice President Mike Leake try out the bank’s newly installed ATM at Baldwin’s store between Washington and Sperryville. Leake noted that “with the partnership between the bank and Paul, we are able to provide a much needed service to this part of the county.” See Story, Page A5. Library series to resume Professor Luke Demaitre will kick off series On Sept. 11 BY DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 1999-2000 series of the Rappahannock County Library evening pro grams will begin on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m., with an illustrated talk by Professor Luke Demaitre of Washington. D r Demaitre will speak on ihe Body in - the History of Medicine”, illuminating for us the way in which ideas about the human body have influenced medical practitioners working to understand and alleviate disease. Four years ago Dr. Demaitre retired with his wife Dominique to Rappahannock County. He had been teaching Medical History at Fordham University in New York before his retirement, after which he became Visiting Professor in the Humanities in Medicine Program at the University of Virginia. At Charlottesville he continues to teach medical history to graduating medical students. Dr. Demaitre’s library talk will not be one designed to inform professional doctors, but will show a generally interested person how views of the body have changed through the ages from symbol to object, from temple of the soul to statement of individuality and other such interpretations. A comparison of some simple images from medical settings illustrates how attitudes toward the body were changing well before our age of technology. The comparison will also stir thoughts about our own outlook. Dr. Demaitre was born near Bruges in Belgium and he received his first baccalaureate degree in Philosophy form Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. After coming to the United States, he earned his Ph.D. degree in history at City University of New York with a dissertation on the first centuries of the famous medical faculty of Montpellier, France, founded in 1220. His distinguished teaching career is matched with other professional activities and many publications in the history of medicine. As a person ality, Dr. Demaitre is witty and urbane, relating easily to everyone. We are fortunate to be able to present at the library one of our own fnr promises to be a memorable and unique evening. Subsequent library programs will occur on Fridays. This program was changed to Saturday, Sept. 11 owing to a schedule conflict. r Dr. Luke Demaitre Tower set for Sept. 15 BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Planning Commission addressed telecommunications towers and commercial areas during its August meeting. The commission unanimously passed a resolution to advertise for a public hearing on the local telecommunications ordinance. The Planning Commission will hold their public hearing at its next meeting, Sept. 15 at the courthouse. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the matter at its October meeting. The ordinance was the main topic of discussion for the evening. County Administrator John McCarthy informed the board that one major change had been made. The ordinance divides wireless services facilities into four categories. Category one facilities will be placed entirely in or on existing structures with little or no change to the structure’s outside appearance. Category two facilities are placed in or on structures erected or modified to disguise the appearance (silos, fake trees, bams, etc.). Category three facilities are placed on or near existing structures, and Will increase the height of the structure by no more than 20 feet with a total height of no more than 199 feet. Category four facilities include all other facilities, such as antennas or antenna support structures. Originally, the ordinance required administrative approval only on everything except category four facilities. Now, however, all four categories will require a special exception. The commission recommended a number of changes, some of which were just changes in wording. There were a few additions, however. “Butch” Zindel thought that any outof-state applicants should be required to have an agent located in Virginia. Tom Tepper commented that the ordinance did a pretty good job of trying to balance enhancement of public safety with preserving the overall view shed of the county. He suggested a few modifications, including a requirement that rooftop structures be screened. McCarthy plans to have all of the revisions done in time for the September meeting. Commercial areas Each district representative submitted names of individuals to study village areas in the county. The groups will study current zoning in See TOWER, Page A6 Scenic Easement recognized On Aug. 28 at 11 a.m., the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will present a plaque to Phil (twin recognizing Caledonia Farm as being protected under a conservation easement. Irwin granted the first such easement in Rappahannock County. The presentation will take place at Caledonia Farm, which is on Fodderstack Road, and everyone is invited. RLEP has purchased enough plaques for everyone who has land under a conservation easement. Joy Sloane, President of RLEP, says that “this is RLEP’s way of saying thank you” to these people for doing something beneficial for the county. Donations to RLEP are being accepted as reimbursement for the plaques. To obtain a plaque, or for more information, please contact Mrs. Sloane at 987-8859.

Virginia Creeper survives even the worst drought conditions The Virginia Creeper, an exuberant and aggressive native vine, is climbing up the side of this house and over the stone walls that separate our lower back yard from the upper side yard. Not only mat, nas entwined itseii over tne steps and railings of the short stairs that lead up from the parking area to the dense shade of two great maples. Now, in late summer, I see Virginia Creeper — lush, bold and green — everywhere I go. This vine seems to ignore the drought. The symmetric consistency of the five toothed leaflets, each originating at one point, is as pleasing to me as its name. Though Virginia Creeper occurs all over the eastern United States, Virginia was chosen to be honored in its common name. This kind of leaflet arrangement, palmatelv compound, is not common in nature. I can think of only two other plants in which it occurs, the buckeye and horse chestnut. Most plants with compound leaves display leaflets arranged either opposite or alternate each other along a single straight extension of the petiole. Botanists refer to it as pinnatelv compound, and one sees it in trees such as ashes, hickories, the Black Walnut, and the ubiquitours Tree-of-Heaven. It is also pre All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott sent in shrubs such as sumacs. Wisteria, a well-known vine, also has pinnately compound leaves. The scientific name of the Virginia Creeper is a mouthful: Parthenocissus quinquefolia. It didn’t taKe me long to iigure out tne second, specific name. “Quinque-” means five and “folia” is foliage. Each leaf of the Virginia Creeper has five leaflets. “Parthenocissus” is another matter entirely. I looked it up in my botanical bible, “Flora of West Virginia.” “Parthenos-” is Greek for virgin and “cissus” means ivy. The ivy’s ability to climb is well known; I suppose the creeper was named to reflect this. It’s up to the reader to figure out the “virgin” part. An alternate common name for this vine is Virgin’s Bower. It is also called woodbine. Virginia Creeper is a woody vine; this means it does not die back in winter, though it will lose its leaves in autumn along with deciduous trees and shrubs. The Virginia Creeper lights up the countryside with its autumnal color: a bright scarlet. It can make a fence row glow with flame in October. Red Cedars define the Virginia countryside, and the Virginia Creeper often climbs upward through this evergreen tree. Not noticeable in summer, the Virginia Creeper leaflets turn to scarlet in autumn, creating an astonishing contrast with the dark green of the cedar. The tiny flowers of this vine are not of much note except in their variety of secual structure. Lii maples, the creeper is ta. ing no chances with reproduction. . Some of the flowers w __i_ m ing both male (stamens) and female (pistils) parts in one flower. This is considered “normal” in flowering plants. Others have only stamens and are only pollen producers; a third has only the female part of a flower to receive the pollen. The fruits are beautiful, hpincr a hricrbt hlnp hprrv supported by a red stem. A number of birds and small mammals feast on these berries, no doubt attracted by the brilliant color. Birds help to spread the plant, for they digest the nutritious outer covering and eject the little seeds. * , The books from which I gained information on the creeper referred o the common mistake of confusing this vine with Poison Ivv. Poison Ivy is a distinctly different K 1 M 11 w > with only three leaflets that vary greatly in size. The middle leaflet has a long petiole. Poison Ivy, like the creeper, flares into flame in autumn. It’s the tendrils at the tips of the branches of Virginia Creeper that fascinate me. They reward a careful inspection. A tendril is like a fine and delicate wire of green; they are extremely sensitive to contact. Once a tendril encounters anything that will help the plant climb upward to its place in the sun, it forms a tight coil. Tendrils on the creeper are modified branches and twine spirally from right to left, “left-handed,” in other words. In the Virginia Creeper, tendrils end in little adhesive discs that attach themselves to whatever the plant is climbing on and become aerial rootlets. In August, I don’t think of new green in plants; leaves have dulled I by now and lack the vitality of newness I associate with spring. Creepers are always growing and tendrils are reaching out to new places to climb and entwine. | These new branches proCh duce new, pale green leaves y''^ that are in marked contrast to BA the larger and older, deep yQ) green leaves produced early in \ the season. I am grateful to the Virginia I Creeper for this; a later summer reminder of spring just passed or, even better, a promise of the one to come. Starfish mentoring program involves over a dozen volunteers BY MARY O’MEARA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer After completing a comprehensive orientation in September 1998, a dozen Rappahannock citizens launched the Starfish Mentoring Program. Over the past year each adult has shared his individual skills and interests with a student who has been matched with him for the purpose of enrichment and guidance. This group forms the nucleus of a program which will continue for many years to come. As founding members, their commitment includes a willingness to being involved in designing a strong, successful and enduring program. The nature oi otamsn will be based on the ever evolving model which emerges from the experience and needs of our com munny. What is mentoring? And how does it help Rappahannock students? Mentor is defined by the dictionary as “wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” This is an excellent definition. But what do mentors do? In our community, there Perma Treat PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 The Town of Washington Architectural Review Board will conduct a special meeting on site at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, August 27,1999 to continue its review of the application made by Mr. Tim Mohr of the firm of William McDonough + Partners, agent for Sunnyside Farms. The meeting will convene in front of the Mercantile Building on Gay Street. Xv/Ot □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..*21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City. State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock Nexus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This farm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: I_I The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. ♦ are currently two different kinds of mentors at work through Starfish. Our foundincr monfnrc orn r adults who have signed on to be a friend, helping hand, guide and support to Rappahannock young people whose needs are not currently neing met and who would thrive with the one-on-one attention a mentor provides. Starfish believes that the support of a caring person with time to listen can be instrumental in both igniting the spark of enthusiasm for learning, and in supporting the growth of character and competence. Starfish has a second group of trained mentors, older students from our school system. Eleven high school seniors have committed to being a buddy to an eighth D.C., P.Ac., EI.A.M.A. Announces New Warrenton Office Location for the Practice of Acupuncture and Chiropractic 54 E, Lee St., Suite 100 Q< (540) 351*0077 r grader as these students move from elementary school to high school this fall. These student mentors were introduced to their eighth grade partners at a picnic in June, and will meet again Aug. 28 at a pool party to get set for the start of school. As a result, these chosen eighth graders will each have someone to show them the ropes. The confusion of new routines and paperwork will be eased by their own “old pro”, so that these newcomers can concentrate on getting a good start in high school. We anticipate that the success of this pioneering group of mentors, and their younger partners will become a tradition and that one day every eighth grader will have a buddy. The Starfish Mentoring Program, under the auspices of Headwaters, was in the planning stages for over a year before the first founding mentors were trained. Resources from many other established programs have been modified to fit the needs of our community. Mentors are required to go through an application and screening process before they begin the orientation and training. Young people can learn about the Starfish program from several sources: teachers and guidance counselors in NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE Rappahannock County Board Of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby serves notice in accordance with §15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended) that its regular meeting of September, 1999 shall take place on Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00 PM. for General Business and 7:00 P.M. for Public Hearings, at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. the schools, parents, friends and community people. Youth may also refer themselves. Who gets referred is a lot like “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” it is determined by the referral sources, and who they recommend. The Starfish Committee has chosen to start small, and to concentrate in these two areas, and eventually grow with each success. Each of us has a dream of where the Starfish program might lead, based on success stories we have heard. Many of us have had our own experiences of being mentored, by our coach, our supervisor, an older adult, a parent. Some of Rappahannock County’s “pre-Starfish” successes are examples of the mentoring process. One Rappahannock student took his science project all the way to the International Science Fair, twice! This young man, who is now a senior at the University of Virginia, designed a computer program which calculated the shorted route a traveling salesman could take among his many destinations. This project earned him a place as a finalist for the Westinghouse Science Fellowship. His mentor was his father, who nurtured his interest in computer programming and provided connections with whom he could start the networking process. Another boy became fascinated with Native American culture and tradition during a year of home schooling. Before the year was over, in addition to becoming thoroughly familiar with the lore of one Native American tribe, he had learned to skin and tan the hide of a deer, and fashioned his own pair of moccasins. RECYCLE /'mviding Affordable. Oualitx Legal Sendees Snice /97> \ %. j , ' v v~,* x m. ^ Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits * Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 1 A boy whose interest led to karate has become so skilled with the help of his master that he is on the verge of earning a black belt. Young people can thrive when encouraged to express their interest, and assisted in finding the means to fulfill it, whether that be to strengthen skills or learn a new one. ' Starfish is committed • to helping youth find their own strength, and nurturing their capacity for initiative. Every young person in Rappahannock has potential. It is a county full of individuals with a passion for a particular profession or hobby, skilled artists and crafts people, and people who are doing what i they love. Starfish may serve as the vehicle for tapping these resources for our youth. The best kept secret is that the mentors flourish just as much if not more than their proteges. Helping young people identify their gifts, facilitating the mastery of their skills, encouraging them to focus on a goal and watching them succeed, these are the rewards for the mentors. Many of these relationships endure, and enable both to cherish the experience of this special brand of friendship. Want to be a friend to a young person? Mentors whose applications have been completed will be participating in an October training session. Their commitment is for a year, and is renewable with the agreement of all concerned. Mentors recruited in the next two months will be considered for the winter training, not yet scheduled. If you are interested in any aspect of this program, you may contact Judy Tole at 937-5850 or Lois Manookian at 675-3949.

Rappahannock County school bus routes These are the school bus routes for the upcoming school year. Students are urged to be at their “stops” at least 15 minutes early the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 30. Some bus numbers and route descriptions have been altered from last year so please be alert for these changes. Please address bus route questions to Helen Williams, Director of Transportation at 987-8773. Overcrowding or safety concerns may necessitate further route changes. It is suggested that parents of hew or very young students have them ride the bus to school the first morning, rather than driving them to school, so that they will know Which bus to get on in the afternoon. All students should be at the bus stop early the first day. Bus 1: Chris Keyser, driver. Tiger Valley/Washington area. Start at approximately 7:25, on Route 674 (Grandview Avenue) at turnaround; right on Route 621 (Hunter’s Road); right on Route 626 (Tiger Valley Road) one half mile to turnaround; right on Route 668 (Starks Road) one half mile to turnaround; right on Route 626, cross U.S. 211 to Mount Salem Avenue; right on Gay Street; right on Middle Street one half mile to turnaround; right on Gay Street to end; left on Main Street; right on Piedmont Street to turnaround; right on Main Street. P.M. route, reverse a.m. Note: Stop at Old Washington School Daycare during p.m. route only. Bus 2: Richard Markham, driver. Gid Brown/Harris Hollow. Start from Covington River on Route 622 at approximately 7:25; left on Route 614; right on 623; left on Route 622 and pickup up to Health Department at Route 628. EM. route, same as a.m. Bus 3: Dianne McCracken, driver. Chester Gap. Start at approximately 7:35 with one stop on Route 610 across from the intersection with Route 666; continue on Route 610 (but no pickups on 610 until after intersection with Route 670). After store, pickup all of Route 610 up to turnaround at top of mountain. P.M. route, same as a.m. Bus 5: Barbara Gore, driver. Rock Mills area. Start at approximately 7:25 at Rock Mills heading east on Route 622; right on Route 729; right FREESTONE PEACHES Peaches are a nice size this year! Season coming to a close Rambo Apples Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your own containers! Directions. 25 miles west of Warrenton to St. Rt. 628 off Rt . 211 at Washington, VA at the old homeplace, right on Fruit Tree Lane. Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 on Route 618; right on Route 619; right on Route 626; left on Route 622 and pickup to U.S. 211. RM. route, same as a.m. Bus 7: Phyllis Poore, driver. Amissville area. Start at approximately 7:20 heading east on U.S. 211 from Route 729 and pickup to Hackley’s Store at intersection of Route 642. Turnaround and proceed west on U.S. 211, right on Route 643 about two miles to turnaround, right on U.S. 211 and pickup to Route 522 at Massie’s Corner. PM. route, same as a.m. Bus 8: Charlotte Turnmeyer, driver. Flint Hill area. Start at approximately 7:20 from Route 522 on Route 637 about one half mile to turnaround; left on Route 522 (no pickups); right on Route 630, right on 631 to turnaround; left on 630; right on Route 628; right on Route 663 about one mile to turnaround; right on Route 628; left on Route 659; right on Route 641; right on Route 522 to school (no pick-ups). PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 10: James Jacobs, driver. Viewtown area. Start at approximately 7:20. From intersection with Route 640 and 642 proceed east on Route 642; right on 646 one and one half miles to turnaround; right on 642 again until Route 611 (south), right on Route 611 about one half mile to turnaround; right on 642 to turnaround at church; right on 611; and pickup to U.S. 211. PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 11: Dale Grimsley, driver. Castleton/Viewtown. Start at approximately 7:20 from Route 649 left on Route 618; from Castleton left on Route 617; left on Route 649 about one fourth mile to turnaround; left on Route 615; left on Route 729 to 211. Left on 211 to school (no pickups). PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 14: Christine Timbers, driver. F.T. Valley/Jenkins Hollow area. Start at approximately *7:15, Route 602 and pickup to county line and turnaround near Sharp Rock Farm; left on Route 231; right on Route 618 about two and one half miles to runaround; right on Route 231; left on Route 681 about two and one half miles to turnaround; left on Route 231 and pickup to Route 522. PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 15: Rosie Wharton, driver. Ben Join ns to celebrate the opening of our Second Shop! Friday, August 27,1999 10 a.m. • 8 p.m. Madias* Trader* Baildiay Madias*, VA, Rt. 29 North *D##r Priist* ‘RafruliMsti* lift: 540 125-1075 CAMELEER Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn READY TO GO: Buses have been maintained over the summer months and are now ready for the 1999-2000 school session. Venue/Fodderstack/Child Care Center (CCLC). Start at approximately 7:30 on Route 729 at intersection with U.S. 211 heading towards Flint Hill; right on Route 522 (no pickups on Route 522); left on Route 641 to right on Route 606; right on Route 628 one mile to turnaround at intersection with Route 629, continues on Fodderstack Road, to Business U.S. 211/522 through Washington and pickup up to U.S. 211; right on U.S. 211 and pickup on right up to Route 636 including CCLC. P.M. reverse route, and stop at the Old Washington High School on Mt. Salem Avenue to deliver CCLC after school children. Bus 17: Mary Bailey, driver. Huntly/Flint Hill. Start at approximately 7:35 heading north on Route 522 with pickup on right just before intersection with Route 662 (Little Long Mountain); right on Route 662 about one mile to turnaround; right on Route 522; right on Route 664 (Huntly Road); left on Route 522; right on Route 677 (Mountain View Road) about one half mile to turnaround; right on Route 522 and pickup Massie’s Corner. P.M. route, same as a m.. Bus 18: Robert Dennis, JENKINS ORCHARDS _Quality Fruit_ Peaches Biscoe, Red Skin and Monore Nectarines Redgold Plums Santa Rosa, Red Heart Apples Summer Rambos, Paul Red, Gala Also Blackberries, Tomatoes, Honey, Jam, and Apple Butter Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt. 522. left atYancey Road, approximately 2 miles From Sperryville, Rt. 522. right atYancey Road 2 miles Watch tor signs. Woodville • f 54-0J 987-8192 Rappahannock National Bank is pleased to introduce our new ATM! It’s conveniently located at the 211 Q-Mart! Even if you aren't a customer of Rappahannock National Bank, if you’ve got an ATM card, you'll be able to get cash seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight. If you are a customer of RNB and you don’t have an ATM card, come by the bank and fill out your application. You'll be on the way to banking convenience in no time. If you aren't a customer, maybe it's time you banked with Rappahannock National Bank. We're local, and we re here to take care of your financial business. Rappahannock National Bank 257 Gay Street • P.O. Box 179 • Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675-3519 ATM - 211 Q-Mart • 12663 Lee Highway • Washington, Virginia 22747 Member FDIC www.ubsh.com driver. Scrabble/Woodville. Start at approximately 7:15 from Scrabble on Route 522 south and pickup up to county line; left on Route 650 (no pickups); right on Route 615 about one half mile to turnaround; left on Route 650 (no pickups); right on Route 522 and pickup on Route 522 from county line to Route 621; right on Route 621; right on Route 620 about one mile to turnaround; pickup up to Route 522; pickup on Route 522 between Route 620 and caution light in Sperryville. P.M. route, reverse a m. Bus 19: Charles Racer, driver. Slate Mills. Start at approximately 7:23 on Route 707 at intersection with Route 231 heading toward Slate Mills (no pickups on Route 707 after county line); right on Route 707; left on 604; pickup up to Route 522; left on Route 522 and picku- up from Woodville on the ight to past Route 620. P.M. route, reverse a.m. Bus 20: Ginger Estes, driver. Chester Gap. Start at approximately 7:30 on Route 522 just before Willis Chapel Church north of Huntly and pickup students on right side up to left on Route 665 (no stops on Route 665). Left on Route 610, left on Route 670 at Chester Gap Store and stop in Chester Gap Fire Department parking lot; left on Route 660 to right on Route 610; right on Route 522. P.M., same as a.m. Bus 21: Daniel Keyser, driver. Old Hollow/Sperryville. Start at approximately 7:30 on Route 612 at intersection with Route 600 about one half mile west of church; right on Route 653; right on Route 600; continue on Route 600 to Route 671 and pickup to U.S. 211; right on U.S. 211; right on Route 651 about three quarters of mile to turnaround; left on U.S. 211 and pickup to Route 1003. PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 22: Eddie Gore, driver. Laurel Mills area. Start at approximately 7:25 on U.S. 211 east at Rappahannock Park and pickup up to Route 729; right on Route 729 (no pickups on Route 729 between US 211 and 640 south); left on 640 to turnaround; left on 640; right on- 729; right on 640 north; left on U.S. 211. Pickup op US 211 from Massies Corner to Washington. PM. route, reverse a.m. Bus 23: John Eubank, driver. Sperryville. Start at approximately 7:53 on U.S. 211 heading west from barber shop about three miles to turnaround; right on Route 1001 at bridge; left at caution light; right on Route 1002 ope half mile; right on Route 522/211 (no pickups); right on Route 1003 about three quarters mile to turnaround; right on U.S. 211 and pickup to Coop. PM. route, reverse aftn. Bus 24: Robin Frye, driver. Rappahannock Lakes/ Flint Hill. Start approximately 7:25 at Flint Hill Bank on 522. Pick up along Route 647 east to Route 637. Right on 637 until Route 645; left on Route 645 to Rappahannock Lakes. After picking up there, left on Route 645 to U.S. 211 West (no pickups on 211 West) to school. PM. route, same as a m. Bus 25: Lois Ames, driver. Castleton. Starting at 7:06 at Route 616 heading east. First stop at 7:07 on right side of Route 616. At stop sign, left on Route 617 and then left on Route 618 (which becomes route 626.) Right on Route 522 through Woodville (no pickups on Route 522.) Left on Route 621 to Route 231. Right on 231 (no pickups on 231) to school. P.M., reverse a.m. Bus 26: Kathy Smoot, driver. Amissville. Start at approximately 7:21 on U.S. 211 at 642. Head east on 211, pickups to Route 730. Right on 730 to turnaround. Return to 211, turn right and continue to left on Route 613; left on Route 669 about one and one half mile to turnaround; right on Route 613, right on U.S. 211 and pick up to Route 642; left on 642, pick up to Route 611. P.M., same as a.m. Bus 28: Driver Roberta Jenkins. Stops as necessary. Our !tteartfe(t ‘Thanks k Thejami ly of John Marshall Clark f would like to egress their thanks and deep appreciation to the residents of Rappahannock County and elsewhere for ^ their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy shown to us during our recent loss. Certainly, your egressions of sympathy reassured us of the many ways he touched the lives oj people in this community, your visits, cards, flowers, calls and other untold acts of kindness will always be remembered in our hearts. We lost the cornerstone of our family and feel a tremendous loss, but many members of this community shared thoughts such as: “a true friend; caring neighbor; hard worker, some- ^ one who touched my life in a special way" ^ and the list goes on. We sincerely appreciate all acts of kindness, and may each of you remember him in your own special way, as we will. (Ihe family

-Eappafjannocfe iSetos— 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 Circulations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1999 Our View Development Village areas will be studied over the next several months. If you have an opinion, make yourself heard. Last Wednesday, the Rappahannock Planning Commission members came up with names of people to study possible future directions for zoning and development of the county’s village and commercial areas. And while the individuals named at the meeting will make recommendations, that does not mean that they should be the only ones involved. Piedmont representative Tom Junk mentioned that anyone who wanted could attend the Sperryville meeting on Sept. 1. And that is not a bad idea for all of the groups. If you wish to make your thoughts and feelings on the issue known, then at the very least you should contact your Planning Commission representative or the people they are Working with on this matter and let them know what you think. There are some issues at stake here. For instance, in Amissville they are trying to decide what shape future development in their village will take. And though each community may have a different agenda, each one has issues. But not getting involved will result in the future of the villages being decided by a few individuals. Who is your representative on the planning commission? In addition to Mr. Junk, these people are: • Dr. Werner Krebser, Commission Chair and Wakefield District representative • Ray Brown, Sr., who represents the Jackson District • Susan Babcock, who represents the Hampton District; and • Tom Tepper, who represents the StonewallHawthorne District These individuals are listed in the phone book. t Rappahannock Today —'■1 »~:'v-if—“— Mill ■! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn From left to right: four year-old Logan Vest, 13 year-old Josh Werner, four year-old Jared Werner, and nine year-old Ashley Vest spend a lazy late summer Sunday fishing at a pond on Rudasill Mill Road in Woodville. Letters § Rappahannock Night at camp - just fantastic § We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who played a part in this year’s Rappahannock Night at Camp Fantastic. Once again, it was a huge success! The committee: Sandra Jenkins, Marie Davis, Ester Settle, Jan Makela, Hal McDermott, and Bob Metcalfe, were invaluable in planning this event. Charlotte Tummeyer, Karla Miller, and Robyn Kaye offered face painting. Captain Jeff Brown brought his snow cone machine, and he and Jason Kaye kept the snow cones coming all evening. Jimmy Swindler made sure the popcorn machine was there. Josh Makela and Jesse Palmer were there helping wherever needed. “Doodlebug” was our “official” clown, and Matt Miller and his assistants entertained with their juggling. Abigail Gille, Debbie Welch, and Jane Naramore provided pony rides, Pat and Charlie Sher brought their llamas, and Blues Fuze provided the music. Kathy Gangel was our photographer. The many restaurants, individuals, and civic clubs who made donations include: Bleu Rock Inn, The Public House, Pizza Hut, Melting Pot, Appetite Repair Shop, Mountainside Market, Blu£ Moon Cafe, Deborah Flinchum, The Country Cafe, Hackley’s "" Store, Ben Venue Market, Sandra Jenkins, Maybelle Gilkey, Ja» Makela, Ester Settle, Arland Welch, The Inn at Washington, ^ Rae’s Place, Frank Huff and the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Hillsdale Grocery, Rappahannock Lions’ Club, Vivian Yancey, Janet Eastham, and the Rappahannock Homemakers. * Also the American Cancer Society, Rappahannock National Bank, F & M Bank at Flint Hill, Hampton Foundation, Persimmon Springs Florist (Donna Brune), the United a. Methodist Women of the Amissville United Methodist Churcl£“ Adult Sunday School Class of the Amissville United Methodist' Church, Carol Hackley, Catherine Paul, E. G. Hackley, Charlotte Tummeyer, Eugene McCarthy, and Betsy Murray. We sincerely appreciate all the donations that make this annual event possible. We feel very fortunate to be able to paig. ticipate in Camp Fantastic each year. Bev Atkins and Jan Palmer Co-coordinators Furniture was not stolen I am writing in response to the article titled “Theft from Thrift Shop” in the Aug. 18, 1999 Rappahannock News. I am the person who took the furniture (a round table, and a matching gold and yellow sofa and chair with matching plaid cushions). The paper stated that these items were stolen. It also stated that the Sheriff’s Office was investigating the “theft”. The article also stated that a truck was spotted in town the night of Aug. 9 carrying furniture. It was very upsetting to me to read this article. There was no theft. Nothing was stolen. While in church (Washington Baptist) on Aug. 8, I was made aware that a gentleman had donated some furniture to the church. I called the Vice-Chairman of the Deacons on Aug. 9 about the furniture. About an hour later I received a call from Mrs. Bailey, the pastor’s wife. She told me I could go pick up the furniture that evening at the Thrift Shop. The furniture was moved from the church to the Thrift Shop porch due to construction at the church. When I went to pick up the furniture the gentleman who donated the furniture drove by and stopped. He helped me load the furniture onto my truck. I took the furniture to Front Royal to give it to my sister and brother-in-law. Immediately after reading the article, I spoke with Mrs. Bailey, the donor’s wife and the Sheriff’s Office in order to clear this up. There was apparently a lack of communication between the church and the Thrift Shop. I was told by the investigating officer on Aug. 20 that this matter had been resolved. I have lived here all my life, and it’s beyond me why people around here jump to conclusions and/or judge others. I know for a fact that all new comers aren’t evil, just as all locals wouldn’t skin a flea for its hide. Donna Sue Smoot Washington Editor’s note: The Rappahannock News has an obligation to report the facts on any incident as they are given to us by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. In regards to the articlq in question, the Sheriff’s Office was treating this as a theft when we went to press. Therefore, we reported it as such. Turn-lane project successful The initial Sperryville turn-lane has certainly been sue1 cessful. Who would have guessed that enormous, vibrant and colorful flowers would have bloomed in this drought, from the tiny three inch plugs we planted in late spring! Although I coordinated the final planting plans, there arfe many other people whose input, labor and financial contributions should be recognized and appreciated. I’m grateful to: Mark Malik, Joy Sloane, Don Askew, Susan Babcock, Mary Bittinger, Sharon Kilpatrick, Mimi Cantwell; Bob Moore, Jim Gannon, Sue and Ryan Garvin, Bill Watson, and nature itself, for all working to make this “micro-community” a success. Donna LaPr$ Sperryville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 28,1969 Cheryl Poling, who won the title of Amissville Carnival Queen, received her tiara from Debbie Poe, outgoing queen in a ceremony held Friday night in connection with the annual carnival. The 10th annual Market Hog Show and Sale, held recently in Courtland, drew the largest crowd ever to attend one of these events. Randall S. Updike of Washington was a repeat winner of the sweepstakes contest in which points are awarded for placings in the various classes. Pvt. Roy A. AltheR son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther^of Sperryville is stationed near Augsburg, Germany. The Boston-Slate Mills Homemakers Club met Aug. 19 at the home of Mrs. Howard J. Waddell of Boston. Mrs. Waddell was elected Chairman and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill was elected Secretary. ♦ * 25 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 22, 1974 A 450-pound bear was killed last week by Cliff Fincham at his home near Peola Mills, just over the line in Madison County. The bear killed eight shoats and three dogs before being downed with a shotgun. The bear attempted to climb a tree in the yard and the dogs attached him. The huge animal gave the dogs a whack with his front paw and killed two of them. After the animal climbed the tree, Mr. Fincham shot it with a 22 rifle, which only faintly impressed him, and later with a shotgun Mr. Fincham killed the beast. When the bear fell from the tree, he fell on top of one of the yapping dogs and squashed it. “Broke very bone in its body,” said Fincham. The White House has announced that Ollie Atkins, former personal photographer to President Richard Nixon and Chief White House Photographer, has been appointed by President Gerald Ford to the Post of Director of the White House Photographic Department. Atkins has a residence in Rappahannock County on Fodderstack Road. Nancy Martin Perdue of Woodville was graduated with high distinction from the University of Virginia Aug. 17. She received a B.S. degree in Sociology. Mrs. Perdue’s husband Dr. Charles Perdue is a professor in Anthropology and English at the University where their oldest son Martin will enter as a student this year. The Perdues have three other sons. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Aug. 24, 1989 Enriching summer vacation, artists Catherine Kiley and Barbara Calliagh give children an opportunity to get some first-hand experience with the arts. Ms. Kiley is teaching at the 4-H Center and Ms. Calliagh gave a program on music and movement for the library’s summer reading program. Completing Management Training, maintenance crew leader Ennis Jenkins of the Rappahannock headquarters and construction crew leader Steve Mallory of the Warrenton residency are among the Virginia Department of Transportation employees who completed a 30-hour Performance Management Training for Crew Leaders course. The two will advance to the next two phases of, t the program, which involve structured on-the-job training and indi- » vidual performance evaluations. ,7 —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND n Washington;^. ' LOT CWNEftS. W —t+SAMt/L ^4MM/r«X or /4i itnw m*a**j+vu ,r **3 ,»T*V**TM+ As A T*WJ L J Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Original purchasers of lots in Town of Washington when it was incorporated as a town in 1798.

—-_i_ w Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Todd Fortune NEW TEACHERS AT RCHS: (From left to right) First row: Melissa Delcour, Alexandra DewezEJell, Valerie Miller, Karen Ellis; Second row: Carlos Lopez, Suzanne Rossin, Jeffrey Martin and Robert Glasker. I I NEW TEACHERS AT ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL: From left to right, Shelley Shankle, Stacy Morgen, Holly Massie, Alice Currin, Sherron Boddie and Margaret Dixon. I Rappahannock welcomes f 14 new school teachers Rappahannock County welcomes a total of 14 new teachers, five new teachers at tfije elementary and middle school levels. (Holly Massie, Stacy Mforgen and Alice Currin are new seventh grade teachers. Ms. Massie previously taught in Loudoun County. Ms. Currin, a graduate of RCHS, and Ms. Morgen are first year teachers. Ms. Currin graduated from Old Dominion University, while Ms. Morgen got her degree from James Madison University. r> Sherron Boddie, also a graduate of Rappahannock High School, will be teaching sijcth grade. A first year teacher, Ms. Boddie is a graduate of the University of Virginia. „ Shelley Shankle is the new thjrd grade teacher at the elementary school. She taught in Madison County before coming here. ^ In addition to these five ladies, Margaret Dixon has joined the school system as a speech teacher for both ^PTiools. Ms. Dixon is also a first year teacher, and a graduate of James Madison University. For the coming school year, Rappahannock County High School will have eight new full-time teachers. Karen Ellis and Valerie Miller will teach business. Ms. Ellis previously taught in Shenandoah and Frederick Counties. Ms. Miller has been running her own business in California. Melissa Delcour and Suzanne Rossin are new t l» f I > ! 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 English teachers. Ms. Delcour previously worked for the National Park Service. Ms. Rossin taught at Brentsville High School before coming to Rappahannock. Alexandra Dewez-Bell will teach French at the high school. She was educated in France, and has worked in New York in the theater. Carlos Lopez will be teaching Spanish. Lopez previously taught in San Antonio, Texas and has family in the county. Jeffrey Martin, a first year teacher, will be teaching Math. Robert Glasker, who has worked in the past as a substitute teacher at RCHS, will be teaching Special Education full-time. Ms. Ellis and Mr. Glasker may be familiar names and faces to people in the county. Both are graduates of 1 Creorge wasnmton uarver-uieamont Technical Education Center P.O. Box 999, Culpeper, VA 22701 • 540-825-0476 FALL 1999 CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE Intro, to Windows *95 or “96 $75 COM-OOl Mon., Sept. 20 5:00-7:00 p.m. COM-002 Tues.. Sept. 21 7:00-9:00 p.m. COM-003 Thur., Sept. 23 5:00-7:00 p.m. COM-004 Mon , Oct. 25 7:00-9:00 p.m. COM-005 Tiles., Oct. 26 5:00-7:00 p.m. COM-006 Thur., Oct. 28 7:00-9:00 p.m. Word Perfect for Windows $75 COM-007 Mon., Sept. 20 7:00-9:00 p.m. COM-008 Thur., Oct. 28 5:00-7:00 p.m. ■Power Point $75 COM-020 Thur, Sept. 23 5:15-7:15 p.m. COM-021 T\ies„ Oct. 26 7:15-9:15 p.m. Introduction to the Internet $75 COM-018 Thur, Sept. 23 7:15-9:15 p.m. COM-019 Tiles, Oct. 26 5:15-7:15 p.m. Introduction to Computers $75 COM-016 Mon, Sept. 20 7:00-9:00 p.m. COM-017 Mon, Oct. 25 5:00-7:00 p.m. Computers for Seniors $75 COM-014 Tiies, Sept. 21 5:00-7:00 p.m. COM-015 Thurs, Oct. 28 4:00-6:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel $75 COM-011 Tiies, Sept. 21 5:00-700 p.m. COM-012 Mon, Oct. 25 7:00-900 p.m. Microsoft Access $75 COM-022 Thur, Sept. 23 7:00-9:00 p.m. COM-023 Tiies, Oct. 26 6:00-800 p.m. Typing/Keyboarding KEY-101 Thur, Sept. 23 $60 5:00-8:00 p.m. Welding $275 WEL-101 Tues, Sept. 21 5:30-8:30 p.m. Introduction to Woodworking $60 FUN-101 Mon, Sept. 20 6:00-900 p.m. Creative Wood CraftsWoodworking for Women $60 FUN-102 Thur., Sept. 23 6:00-9:00 p.m. ComputerS-4-KeepS Call for Application CFK-101 Wed., Sept. 22 Country Line Dancing $75 CLD-001 Thur., Sept. 23 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cooking in the Caribbean $40 EAT-001 Thur., Sept. 23 6:00-9:00 p.m. Photography $75 PHO-101 Mon., Sept. 20 6:00-9:00 p.m. CPR/First Aid $50 CPR-101 Mon., Sept. 20 6:00-9:00 p.m. Calligraphy $50 ART-101 Mon., Sept. 20 6:00-9:00 p.m. Drawing for Beginners $55 ART-102 Tues., Sept. 21 5:00-7:00 p.m. Intermediate Drawing $55 ART-103 Tues., Sept. 21 7:00-9:00 p.m. Stained Glass $45 ART-104 Tues., Sept. 21 6:30-9:00 p.m. Leaded Stained Glass $50 ART-105 Tues., Nov. 2 6:30-9:00 p.m. Conversational Spanish $60 SPA-001 Thur., Sept. 23 6:00-8:00 p.m. The following dones art to be held at the Culpeper Career Resource Center, 118 N. Main SL, Culpeper, VA 22701. Call 8254)476 to register. Limited seating is available for these classes. Understanding Your Skills $25 UYS-101 Mon., Sept. 27 6:00-8:30 p.m. Word *97 $75 COM-024 Thur., Sept. 23 5:00-7:00 p.m. Name:_ Address: _ Daytime Phone: _Evening Phone: __ *We must have both numbers to notify you if class is cancelled. Class Code Cost Day (circle one) Time _Mon./Tues /Thurs _Mon./Tues./Thurs_ ---Mqjx, (Jjkbb </Th.uxfL J Things are happening at Rappahannock National BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Changes are underway at Rappahannock National Bank. Bet Jones, Chairman of the Board of Directors, says that “it’s an exciting time for the bank.” The bank is striving to become more community-oriented, and to be better able to serve the people of Rappahannock County. Part of the bank’s strategic plan is for the bank to introduce new products and services for its customers and the community, services that they had not been able to offer in the past. “The people of Rappahannock County should have a bank they can trust and believe in,” says bank Vice President Mike Leake. Leake added that Union Bankshares, the company that owns Rappahannock National Bank, has made this possible by providing the necessary expertise and putting them on a level playing field with larger banks. The bank’s plan is divided into three phases. Phase one, which is complete, includes three components: check imaging, a VISA Check card/ATM card and the recently installed ATM at 211 Quickie Mart. Phase two should be complete by Oct. 1. It includes interest-bearing checking for cus tomers over 50, overdraft protection for checking accounts and interest-bearing NOW accounts: Money Manager and Super Money Manager. Phase three is expected to be completed by Nov. 1. Included in this phase are expansion and diversification of their CD line, and an 800 number for telephone banking. In addition, Ms. Jones says that through Union Bankshares, they are able to offer full-line investment services (including stocks and bonds) and trust funds. Leake said “I would like to thank our current customers for their business.” He would also like to encourage others in the county to call and explore the new products, and consider doing business with Rappahannock National Bank. Leake hopes that Rappahannock citizens will see no need to drive to Warrenton or Culpeper to do their banking. Anyone who has questions may call Mik§ Leake at Rappahannock National Bank or any member of the Board of Directors. The phone number at the bank is 675-3519. The Board of Directors includes Ms. Jones, Leake, Alphaeus Cannon, Thomas B. Massie, George E. Williams, Mary L. Payne and G. William Beale. Housing assistance available People in the county who need “weatherproofing” work done on their home, but are not able to afford it, may not realize that they have somewhere to turn for help. Virginia Mountain Housing, Inc., a nonprofit housing development corporation with offices in Winchester, is preparing for a busy season of weatherizing homes for low income families in the area. The Winchester office serves many northern Virginia localities, including Rappahannock County. VMH’s program runs year round, and is targeted toward elderly, disabled and single-parent homes. But many people across the region, including Rappahannock County, that could use the service are not aware that it exists. VMH Outreach Coordinator Norma Jean Shaw wants people in Rappahannock County to be aware that the program is available, as her office sees a need for the program here. Some of the tasks involved in weatherizing a home include: diagnostic tests to determine heat loss areas; inspection and/or replacement or repair of window caulking; insulation and weather stripping of doors; indoor air quality checks (including tests for carbon monoxide and gas leaks); installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; inspection and/or repair or installation of primary heating equipment; and insulation of water heaters and pipes. Other services include emergency home repair, for things like ruptured pipes, and emergency fuel assistance. They also run a cooling program during the summer months. To qualify for the program, one must meet the U.S. Department of Energy income guidelines. Ms. Shaw isn’t allowed to disclose what those guidelines are, but said that anyone who is interested and believes they qualify should apply for the program. If a person is approved, a VMH representative will contact them to schedule an inspection and estimation. At that time, the client will be given a rough time frame for completing the work. There are two ways to apply for the VMH Weatherization program. Interested individuals may pick up applications at the Rappahannock County Social Services Office. Applications may also be obtained by contacting VMH, Inc., 823 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Or you may call Norma Jean Shaw at (540) 662-8960, extension 14. Ms. Shaw will be at the Rappahannock County Public Library on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. to give a brief presentation. She will speak for ten or 15 minutes and then show a short video. Ms. Shaw will also be available after the presentation to answer any questions. 1979 1979 1979 9 8 2 4*00(0 7)00(0-*' 1988 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! 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Multiple thefts in county this week Sometime during the week of Aug. 15-21, someone broke into a residence in the 800 block of Fodderstack Road and stole three items. Taken from the residence, which is a weekend home, were a PhillipsMagnavox 27 inch TV, a General Instruments satellite box and a portable stereo. An investigation is under way. A larceny was reported on Aug. 22 at a residence under construction on Route 608 near Route 600. Two antique stone benches and two bird baths were taken. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. An orange and white Stihl 039 chain saw, an extra chain and a blade were noticed missing from a garage at a residence on Route 611 in Amissville on Aug. 11. An investigation is underway. Updates Last week, the Rappahannock News reported on some furniture that had been taken from the Thrift, Shop in Washington. An investigation by the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office has found that the furniture was not stolen. The furniture was donated by a member of Washington Baptist Church, and the individual who took it had permission from the donor. The Rappahannock News also reported last week on a traffic accident involving three young men on Route 729. Jason Brown, the driver, has fbeen released from Fairfax Hospital. One passenger, Donald McQuillen, has been released from Fauquier Hospital' Daniel Digges, the \ocent other passenger, is in critical condition at Fairfax Hospital as of Aug. 23. Accidents in county Shortly before 4 p.m. on Aug. 16, Braden Wolfe of Sperryville was travelling on Route 707 near Route 603 when he lost control of his 1987 Saab in a curve. The vehicle went off the road and overturned. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $5000. Wolfe, who was not injured in the accident, has been charged with reckless driving. Sh'arrisa Perry, 26, of Front Royal was injured when her 1998 Mercury struck a deer on U.S. 522 just south of Route 635 around 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. The extent of her injuries is not known. Damage to the vehicle was estimated Tower From Page A6 the villages and consider possible directions for future zoning and development, residential and commercial. McCarthy suggested that each group provide a status report by Jan. 1 and target early April for wrapping up their work. 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Charges are pending. been submitted by the respective commissioners: Kenny and Shannon Lowry, Cliff Miller and Barbara Adolfi for Sperryville; James Woodward and Bob Lindquist for Amissville; Arland Welch, Dwight Matthews and Lindsay Eastham for Flint Hill; Henry B. Wood and Jeff Light for Woodville; and Bill Tiekelman and Phil Irwin for Washington. Piedmont representative Tom Junk noted that the Sperryville group will hold its first meeting on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Any interested persons may attend. October Sky - a movie for the entire family BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Based on the true story of NASA Science Engineer Homer H. Hickam Jr., “October Sky” is an inspiring and fascinating all-American story that shows kids how to follow their dreams. Based on “Rockets Boys”, the film vividly recounts Hickam’s boyhood in Coalwood, W.Va. and how his interest in rockets gets him out of the bleak mining town. From the moment he sees the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite blinking across the night sky Oct. 4, 1 nrri . tt / t_ i_ _ nt 11 i jl%yu i y me i/ccuagc liumci \uaivc vjjncuuaai/ knows he wants to build rockets. His hardworking dad (Chris Cooper) has no patience for s ich dreams, but his mother and his teacher (Laura Dern) encourage him. Homer and three friends “borrow” supplies from the mine and the railroad to build their rockets Just as with NASA, their first few efforts go boom or just fizzle. But as the boys’ knowledge increases, their creations start to fly high, leading Homer to a national science fair, scholarships and NASA. yvcxi urn, wiiu adw tins nun, was interviewed for this review. He said that it made him sad when some men died in a mine explosion and also when the, father and son argued about the son’s interest in rockets. But, he said it gave him a new interest in science and he found it very exciting. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 August 25, 1999 Citizen of the Week David Alther Home: Gid Brown Hollow Occupation: Custodian, Rappahannock County Elementary School Accomplishments: Rather than just doing his job and going home, David Alther is always willing to lend a hand whenever needed and will go out of his way to help at the elementary school. RCES Principal Raye Tupper noted that everyone, community leaders, teachers and even students, admire and respect him. She added “David is always willing to help out, and he’s always congenial...We’re very lucky to have him.” Theresa Light, who works in the Headwaters Program, commented in a recent issue of the Rappahannock News that “David Alther, as always, earns my highest respect for helping me get the auditorium ready for performances. I still think he’s an angel from somewhere else. He’s just too good.” He also helps out neighbors from time-to-time, fixing mowers, saws or anything else in need of repair. David and his wife Pam have a son, David, Jr. He is a member of Luray Full Holiness Church. Weekend Picks t 1 Open house, plant sale set 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. Cub Scout sign-up night scheduled Any boy in grades one through five interested in joining Cub Scouts, may do so at Back-toSchool night, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at the RCES cafeteria. Anyone with questions should contact Joe Peregory at 937-6163. 1999 CMR Farm Show results 4-H day camp activities Homemaker’s Building The adult division of the Homemaker’s Building would like to thank these businesses foi donating gifts to our Best of Show winners Farmer Jack, J.C. Penney, Martin Furniture, Hail Cutlery, Soutters Flower, Carter Lumber, Annie Mae’s Just Crafts, Blue Ridge Frames, Meadows Farms, Corbins, Aames, and Subway. Junior Division Best of Show winners Decorated Cakes: Devin Day Sewing Department: Anne-Ashleigh Lamma Photography Department: Derek Murray Junior Most Points Second: Devin Day , Department Winners Canned Goods Department Martha Kidwell: first Decorated Cakes Department Devin Day: first Baked Goods Department Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: (two) first, (three) second (two) third; fifth Devin Day: first, third, (two) fifth Holly Propst: second Clothing and Sewing Department Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: (two) first, second Devin Day: (two) first, second Woodcraft Department Devin Day: first Samantha Falls: first Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: second Hobbies Department Devin Day: (four) first, (two) second Justin Burger: first, second Jesse Palmer: (two) first, second Gunnar Propst: first Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: first Andrew Propst: second Arts & Crafts Devin Day: (six) first, second, third, (two) fifth Justin Burger: first, (four) second Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: (two) first, second, third, (two) fifth Samantha Falls: (two) second Brittany Thorpe: (three) third Jesse Palmer: third, fifth Neddlecraft Department Edith Bridget: first Fine Art Department Devin Day: first, second, (three) third, (three) fourth Derek Murray: (two) first Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: (four) second Samantha Falls: second Jesse Palmer: first, third, fourth Justin Burger: third, (two) fourth Becky Thorpe: second Photography Department Derek Murray: (four) first, second Justin Burger: (two) third, fifth Samantha Falls: second, (two) fourth, fifth Anne-Ashleigh Lamma: third, fourth Brittany Thorpe: second Katie Updike: (two) second, third Renee Goodwin: first, fourth Hazel Zinn-Day: first, (three) second, (six) third, fourth Cami Harding: (two) first, second, third, (three) fourth Valerie Jones: (two) second, third, (two) fourth Becky Thorpe: second Flower Department Devin Day: second Hazel Zinn-Day: first, second, fourth Valerie Jones: (two) first Camilla Harding: first, second County Farm Service Award David Massie Beef Department, Senior Kate Updike: (two) first David Massie: second, fourth Justin Updike: first Beef Department Showmanship, Senior Katie Updike: third David Massie: sixth Justin Updike: sixth Beef Department, Bred and Owned David Massie: third Champion Angus Steer Katie Updike Champion Exotic Cross Steer Katie Updike Reserve Champion Exotic Cross Steer Justin Updike Grand Champion Market Steer Katie Updike Reserve Champion Market Steer Justin Updike Sheep Department Juniors David Miller: first, third, sixth Amanda Miller: first, third Karl Thornhill: second Brittany Thorpe: third, fifth, sixth Sheep Department, Seniors Katie Updike: (two) first Justin Updike: first, third Elaina Thornhill: fifth Lauren Thornhill: third, sixth Reserve Champion Market Lamb Katie Updike Dairy Goat Department, Junior Ben Rupchis: (two) first, third Rabbit Department, —i Photos courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day CUTE, CUTE, CUTE! Khalil Abu Roman learns about hamsters at 4-H Day Camp. Junior Devin Day: first, third Ginger Dennis: first Stockman’s Contest David Massie: above 50 percent Hunter Horse Department Ashley Corbin: fifth, (two) sixth Cloverbud Pet Show Carly Day: ribbon, book, pin, pencil Open Pet Show Devin Day: third WOODWORKING CLASS: Shannon Swain teaches woodworking at 4-H Day Camp. t WESTERN WORLD: Charlotte Nichols, adult volunteer, teaches campers about Indians and how to make a teepee

Service at Flint Hill Baptist John Farrar of Culpeper will be speaking at the Flint Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. The church currently holds services on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays. The public is invited to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Revival at Hope Hill Revival services will be held at Hope Hill Baptist Church near Castleton beginning on Sunday, Aug. 29 with services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services Monday through Wednesday will begin at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Jerry Whiteheart will be preaching. Hope Hill Pastor Milton Switzer invites the public to attend. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 29 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday and after mass Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. 7 Family and friends attend anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher, also Mrs. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were all in Winchester on Sunday, Aug. 15, to attend the 50th wedding anniversary party for their cousins, James A. and Pauline Corbin Kelchner. The celebration was held at the Gainsboro fire hall. The Kelchners, two daughters Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8862 as guest speaker, have been in progress since Sunday and will close this evening, Wednesday, with the 7:30 p.m. service. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Christal and -Jacob and Jennifer Pereeorv hosted the surprise party, complete with the renewing of their wedding vows and presided over by their pastor, Dr. Kenneth Smith of Rosedale Baptist Church. Mrs. Kelchner is also cafeteria manager at the church’s Christian School. Others gathering for this occasion were Mrs. Savilla Thomas and son Chriss and friend Willis of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mason, their three daughters, Debbie, Velvet and Karen and their families, all of Sumter, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Racey, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jenkins and Missy, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Corbin, all of Rapidan, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Creel, Mrs. Katie Jane Wright and children of Culpeper. Those mentioned were also joined by a host of relatives and friends from the Winchester area. Birthday wishes go out to Rosie Wharton whose day is Friday and to Hazel Cubbage who adds another year on Tuesday. Revival services at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Burnette, spent the weekend at Virginia Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road accompanied by Mrs. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville have returned form a southern vacation, which took them over 1200 miles, to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn., to the Great Smoky Mountain and “Boone” country, N.C. En route home they traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was evident that plenty of rain has fallen in those areas by the beautiful corn, hay, tobacco and cabbage fields. The good Lord blessed with a safe trip, enjoyable time, and tired bodies were beginning to show up. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family were all in Front Royal Sunday to attend a birthday party for Heidi Peregory, who had turned eight, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory. News has been received here of the death of Mr. William A. Williams of Irvington, who passed away last Wednesday, Aug. 18. He was a former resident here, having built a home on Turkey Ridge Road and lived there for 13 years. Condolences are extended to his wife and four sons and all other family members. Mr. and Mrs. Williams had been living at the retirement home, Westminster Canterbury in Irvington. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby were Monday evening guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory and children. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. Jennie Mae Jenkins and Mrs. Irene Terry and all their family members upon the loss of their brother, Odell Fincham, who passed away in Luray on Thursday and was laid to rest in Etlan Cemetery on Sunday. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue held their monthly meeting Thursday evening at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, White Shop Road, Reva way. Sara Wagner, a missionary, home from Venezuela was speaker for the homecoming services at F. T. Baptist Church on Route 707 on Sunday. Auditions for the “Bad Seed”, a French production, to be presented by the Windmore Community Theater, will be held Thursday from 6:30 until 9:30 at the Culpeper Middle School and again on Thursday, Sept. 2, same time and place. Please call 547-2555 for more information. Our community extends greatest sympathy to the family members of John Marshall Clark, who passed away last Tuesday. Call me with your news. WoodviUe residents entertain, travel Happy birthday to Mrs. Audra Crawford. She celebrated her birthday on the Aug. 19. Mrs. Crawford’s visitors this week were Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill, Jim and Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, and Opie, Nancy, Elizabeth and Charles Crawford of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norman were among the many people attending the Roger Rutherford benefit at the Sperryville fire hall Saturday evening. The benefit drew a large crowd of people and everyone seemed to enjoy the good gospel music and singing. Our sympathy is extended to the John Marshall Clark family on the bereavement of their husband, father, and grandfather. Sadie Norman spent the weekend visiting with her aunt Ruth Rosenberry in Front Royal. On Friday evening Michele and Walter Milton Burke were guests of family and friends in Culpeper for a mother and children night-out party. Die Burke spent the evening visiting with his father-in-law. Sunday the Die Burke family dined in Winchester. Woodville Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiley and family traveled to Grantsville, Md. on Sunday to attend the annual Wiley reunion. There were games, food galore, sharing of genealogy and just good fellow-shipping and visiting. There was a large turn out of family and friends. The annual Norman reunion will take place this Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Rappahannock Park. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. rain or shine. Relatives and friends are invited. Bring a dish and beverage. Utensils will be provided. Hope to see you there. Debbie Norman house sat all of last week in Front Royal. Saturday night Tim and Debbie Norman and Ray and Darlene Compton attended the Manassas fair. Visitors of June Clark and Misty Hitt during the past week were Lucille Dillenger, Madelyn Jones, Sally Keyser, Dickie and Peggy Wayland, Richard Burke, Rev. Alpesus and Eva Atkins and little friends, Blondina and Sue Titchenell, Elsie and Margaret Dodson, Shirley Settle, Betty Wood, Evon Clater, Myrtle Falls, Emory and Frances Conners and Shirley Hitt. On Sunday Debbie and Corey Norman and Nikki Alther spent the day at Colonial Beach. While there they attended the antique car show. Richard and Rena Burke went shopping in Front Royal Saturday morning and had breakfast at K-Mart. On Monday the Burkes visited with Katie Wayland and Ruth Orange in the Culpeper Health Care Center. Call Rena Burke with your news at 987-8330. A lot of you have let down on your reporting. We miss your support in keeping this column alive. Forest Grove plans picnic Forest Grove Baptist Church in Viewtown will sponsor a fellowship picnic on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on the | cnurch grounds. / N The community at large is ^ ^ encouraged to attend this gathering. “Meet your neighbor” fellowship will follow the dinner. To RSVP for the picnic or for more information call 937-4134. v_ Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 arasjis. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 BW! WfeWliJWIjJpjpi mmmmw in our aster The little dog looked neither to the left nor to the right, not even distracted by the camera’s “click.” Mesmerized, nothing was more important than following that beloved figure as far as his eye could see, for his master loved him and never failed to supply his needs. Very simply, we must strive to have that kind of love and trust in our Master. God supplies us with our needs before we know of them. Is that not the most loving Master of all? assures us... - I MU “Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him." Worship your Heavenly Father each week. We know not what lies ahead, but God does. When we enter His storehouse. He will supply us for the days ahead. When we have faith in the Master, He is never far awav. Scnptures Selected by The American Bible Society CopyriflM 1999 Katster-William* Newspaper Sarvica# P O Bo* 8005. 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Students getting ready for new year A reminder for all Rappahannock County Elementary and High School parents of the book day this Thursday, Aug. 26, from 2 until 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the schools. Fees will be accepted for books, parking permits, etc. The PTO will also be holding a fall plant sale at the Elementary ocnooi as wen as an lnlormational open house. Contact PTO President Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597 should you have any questions. Little Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue are recruiting junior members between the ages of 16-18, not 13-17 as I previously, reported. Interested teens should contact 937-7717 for more information. Congratulations to Tonya (my niece) and Michael Owens on the birth of their •son, Richard Allen Owens, who was born on Friday, Aug. 20. Richard needed to get into this world a little early and weighed a big two pounds and 14 ounces and all of 14 inches long. Mother and baby are doing great. Amissville By GLENDA GUM Get ready for another “picking party” at Hackley’s Store on Wednesday, Aug 25, from 7 p.m. until 9! 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 lit tie relaxation. The Rappahannock 4-H clubs will sponsor a 50/50 raffle during the “picking party” and a variety of other gifts will be awarded throughout the evening. Come out and enjoy the fun. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Samantha Breeden and Bob Odle who have birthdays this week. Also, happy belated birthday to Brittany McCoy who turned 12 on Aug. 20. Congratulations to Amissville’s Gray Ghost Vineyards for their silver medal awards during the 18 Annual VWGA Virginia Wine Competition. It’s hard to believe how much they have grown in just a few short years. Stop by to tour the vineyard and do your own taste test! The Amissville Area Community Association 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 contact Jan Makela at 937-5718, Steve or Julie Miller at 937-7327, or Hal Hunter at 937-4600 for more information. Revival services for Jeffersonton Baptist Church began with the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Aug. 22 with Rev. Alpheus Atkins as guest speaker. Revival will continue through Thursday, Aug. 26, and everyone is invited to come out to hear Rev. Atkins preach God’s work and enjoy the special music with services beginning at 7 p.m. Nursery will be provided. Registration for Cub Scouts will be held on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for boys in first through fifth grades during back-toschool night in the Rappahannock Elementary School cafeteria. I need your news. If you have information on upcoming 4-H, sports, scouts, Ruritans, school happenings, family gatherings, etc., please drop me a line in the box at Hackley’s Country Store. Members hear talk on butterflies BY BETTY B. WOOD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock County Garden Club held their August meet mg at the Washington Volunteer fire hall with DeEtte Axelson, Carolyn Thornton, and Lucia Kilby providing a bountiful refreshment table. » Mary Revercomb introduced ^ the speaker, Page Mitchell, former Shenandoah District Butterfly Chairman who presented a video from Callaway Gardens and a talk on butterflies. An interesting display of books was provided as well as a leaflet on Butterfly Gardening Tips which included nectar producing plants as a food source, providing damp areas or puddles for drinking and flat rocks for warming and basking. Chris Beck reported on his stay at Nature Camp which is a 5.9 acre camp deep in the George Washington National Forest where the talk is much more likely to be about bugs, birds, rocks, plants and snakes than about electronic games of rock CD’s. Nature Camp is unique in being a hands-on academic camp with classes, homework, projects and exams. The camp . is. operated by the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, located near the c o m - munii.. „ r Vesuvius off Interstate 81, midway between Lexington and Staunton. Helen Smith, Bird Chairman, reported on woodpeckers and circulated hand outs for further study. Several members displayed artistic arrangements, with DeEtte Axelson winning a blue ribbon in Class 1, novice group “Up, Up an^ Away”. In Class 2, “A Moving Splash of Color”, advanced group, Betty Wood won a blue. Horticulture included two ^ classes: Class ^ 1 Hk Vegetables |g|3 from the New World and Class 2 - Baumgardner won four blue ribbons with her different varieties of tomatoes. Virginia Scott won a blue ribbon for her cherry tomatoes. Flowers have really suffered from the drought, but many zinnias and sunflowers have flourished. Carolyn Emerick’s zinnia won a blue as did Betty Wood’s sunflower. Sally Havstad received a blue for her dahlia. After the announcement of the ribbons, Celine Siira, our judge, critiqued all the designs and horticulture, making positive suggestions for improvement and praising the quality of work. Lauren Payne celebrates 4th birthday Lauren Payne celebrated her fourth birthday on Sunday, Aug. 22. She was honored with a party on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the home of her gtandparents, Albert and Barbara Payne. . * Those in addition to her , grandparents helping her cele• brate were here mother, Mrs. I Wanda Jeffries, her husband ' • David Jeffries and son Tyler, ; David and Kathy Jeffries, • Lonnie and Sonya Brundage and Nicole and Alicia Brown, all of Madison. * Also Mr. and Mrs. David ! Dodson, Cody and Brittani of ; i Culpeper, A1 Payne, Carolyn ; Childrey and Holly, all of Flint • Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan ;• Cotton of Waynesboro, Pa., •! Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and ! Aghleigh of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker. Lauren received many nice gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David attended the Baldwin family reunion at Lake Arrowhead in Luray on Saturday. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of John Flint Hill highlights ; The Flint Hill Baptist • Church will have worship ser■ vice on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 11 • a.m. The Rev. John Farrar of i Culpeper will deliver the mes• sage and an invitation is ’ - extended the public. ^ The church currently con•; ducts services on the second, ‘ • fourth and fifth Sunday of *! each month. ; «*. Laura Jenkins, mother-in' * law of Michelle Atkins Jenkins • I extends congratulations to • Michelle on her new position • at Baumgardner’s Law Office • in Washington. Wishes are - also extended on behalf of Grandma and Grandpa 1 Jenkins. . • Michelle and her husband, ; • Junior recently purchased the • former Sallie Lillard home ! near Flint Hill. • The Flint Hill United *: Methodist Church has wor’ * ship service each Sunday at • I $45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. •: Merlin Shorb invites the pubI lie. • ' Belated birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Mary G. Edmonds' who celebrated her Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 special day on Sunday, Aug. 15. Sympathy is extended to Victoria Nicole Lee Hudson upon the death of her father, Milton (Mike) Hudson. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Elizabeth Settle of the Fodderstack Road, who lost her son, Jimmy Settle on Saturday. Jimmy worked for many years at the local Aileen factory and was well known in the Flint Hill area. Give me a call should you have news for the Flint Hill column. Family gatherings, events or general news of interest would be appreciated. Marshall Clark who passed away on Aug. 17. Family members as well as friends will miss him greatly. Miss Ashleigh Pullen of Washington, Mrs. Angie Baldwin and Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin and David enjoyed the day Tuesday at the 4-H pool in Harmony Hollow. 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. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dodson of Orange, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda and Mrs. Catherine Long of Wolftown were Thursday guests in the Jenkins home. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Birthday wishes go out to my niece, Christal Jenkins who will celebrate her 14th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 29. Have a great weekend! Give me a call with your news to have it included in this column. fhenl\Ww S-*™ TRAILERS Pro Stock MP comDo irailer has a vanety of farm uses. A stock trailer format with a finished dressing room in front Great for show cattle, equestrian sports and all farm applications. Pricing from $ 11,499 A Mn si S('t\ Sin/) by today Special Standard Features • 6' y wide, 76" tall • 4’ finished dress with carpet • Brush tray • 4 stack saddle rack, bridle hooks, blanket bar 341-2146 4623 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA Sales & Service Look us up oh the Web: shen-valley.com 1-888-743-6825 HUNT COUNTRY'S LARGEST FULL-SERVICE AUTHORIZED HORSE TRAILER DEALER CHECK OUR PRICES • SEE THE QUALITY • EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE T Upcoming Events Democratic Committee to meet There will be a meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. For further information call Franklin Schmidt at 987-8410. Flower design progr am planned Hardie Newton, a nationally recognized garden design specialist who lives in Madison County will discuss and demonstrate her work in a program at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Her talk, entitled, “The Creative Hand,” is free and open to the public. The speaker is the author of “Hardie Newton’s Celebration of Flowers, a book on bringing the beauty of floral design to home and garden. She is a Virginia Master Gardener and a frequent speaker before garden clubs across the country. Ms. Newton has done design work for the National Geographic Society, Arlie House and Montpelier, among many other public and private clients. She learned bonsai techniques in Hawaii, studied in England, trained at the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm, and installed plantscaping into the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Old Sperryville Bookshop is located at 44 Main Street in the historic village of Sperryville, across from the post office. For information call 987-8444. Beahm reunion slated The annual reunion celebrated by relatives and friends of the late George Washington Beahm and Nancy Bolen Beahm will be held at the Rappahannock Park near Washington beginning at 11 a.m. Table covers, eating utensils and coffee will be provided. Those attending should bring a picnic lunch or covered dish and drink of your choice to share. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Artist's work on display Ms. Eunice Wenger will have her work on display at Middle Street Galley in Washington during the month of September. The opening reception will be Sept. 5 from 2 until 6 p.m., and the show will run through Sept. 26. Middle Street Gallery is open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 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. 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. U-18 softball tryouts Sudden Impact 18U girls fast pitch softball team will be holding open tryouts for the 2000 summer and remaining 1999 fall seasons. Tryouts will be held at Fauquier High school varsity softball field from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19. Sudden Impact plays a highly competitive schedule of college showcase and national qualifier tournaments. For additional information or details, call Mark Anderson at home, 364-1454 or work, 703-827-2404. 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. 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 14 and Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at the Culpeper County Middle School forum. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. For more information call 547-2555. Fundraiser underway The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main fundraiser of the year. For a donation of only $20 you could be eligible to win a grand prize of $1,000; a second place prize of $750 or a third place prize of $250. Prizes will be given away at the last boy’s basketball game in December. You do not need to be present to win. There will be only 200 tickets printed. Proceeds benefit the athletes at the high school and the athletic department. Tickets are available from any RCHS coach, at any home game or from any of the following Booster Club members: Nancy and Calvin Atkins, Monte and Lisa Clinedinst or Cheryl Taylor. 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. -1

INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080 Rentals - Office 088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Safes - Condo 122 Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166 Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 256 Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Equipment/Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376 Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395. Services Wanted ... . . .. Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes , , .. , Legal Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals Career Education Career Education Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted I General Classified | Legal i Notices llfleal Estate if Rentals/ 8 [Sales H Automotive Use... HriK SotTRCK FOR BoSTNKSSFS, SlCRVK ICS AM) PROFESSIONAL. Northern Virginia Area Shown Maryland Virginia NORTHERN VIRGINIA /W New Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347<4222 540-349-9577 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax : 703-689-1278 By Web: http://www.timespapers.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-30.13 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday I-T-1 EQUAL HOUWNG OPPQBTTUNITV All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an egual opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability lor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept j- -1 [ | [ | J ,'tf 7" Rentals Apartments SCENIC WASHINGTON, VA. 2 BR apt, porches, washer, AC supurb mtn views, ample stor $525/mo. 804-823-1520 22 Rentals Houses *hi nunx larrn in Castleton: 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, BEN VENUE AREA, 3BR, 2BA house avail. 9-1. 1 yr's lease. Sec. dep. No pets. $800/mo. • 540-675-7171. HOUSE FOR RENT 2BR, Rt 677, Flint Hill 540-675-3270. SPERRYVILLE 2 BR HOUSE, just like new, nice yard, w/d hookup for rent, $650/mo. 540937-3632. f»e HMKM* Rooms V--^ ROOM TO RENT $400 + util, short term ok, sec. dep & refs req, W/D, A/C avl, Rappahannock Co. 540-987-8248 Garage / Yard Solo HUGE YARD SALE Sat, 8/28. 5-9 @ Ben Venue Market, corner /Rt. 211 & 729. Hshold items, books, turn, clothes, children’s things, computer stand, futon bed frame, hydraulic pallet jack & lots more! Mac. For Solo 500MM TAMRON LENS with Olympus mount, with case. $250. 540372-4321. SEAGULL ACOUSTIC GUITAR, great condition with hardshell case. $300. OBO 540-3724321. WASHER & DRYER, good working condition, standard capacity. $300/pair. DC side of Warrenton. 540-3418227, 261 Ml sc. Wanted WANTED: HUNTING lease in Rappahannock or Culpeper Co. 540972-3226 WANTED TO BUY: Good quality wild Ginseng, top prices paidd 540948-4787. 290 Found V* 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 294 Giveaways BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE, SEASONED oak firewood, easy access, prompt removal. Also heaven wood, just cut. 540-675-3691. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. FREE TO GOOD home, canine German Shepherd, very lovable to children and adults, needs space to run. Answers to Smokey. Call Dawn at 540-3510574 294 Giveaways _) FREE TO GOOD home med. size male dog mostly black w/ white & tan. To adults only. All shots & neutered Call 540-439-1230. YOUNG GREY MALE cat in need of good home very friendly & playful, a heart breaker Please call 540-636-2337 1 298 Lost BELLOW Lab, M, neutered, spots on tongue. “Raj”. Missing from Woodville area since 5/26/99. 540-987-3182 350 Business Services EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop lor complete Home Decoraum: Service Flixir Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers A Uphnlsicry Residential A Commerical Kt 211 Amiwivilk. VA 937-5500 ma Financial/ Mortgages :ASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate. In business since 1982. Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 383 Health a Beauty i9PEffK.E WANTEb to lose weight! All natural, doctor recommended. Call 800-211-0078 — 400 Adoption c. -OVING COUPLE wishes to adopt infant. Will pay med/legal exp. Please answer our prayers Call Tracy & Tom, 888-869-1110. 3MW, 1984, 325e, sunroof, 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! Call Thomas, 540-347-1970 afler 6:30 PM 3MW 3231, 1999 auto, jet blk, gray leather, sport pkg, 6 CD, sun/moon roof, loaded, 8K mis, $30,500. 540-937-9925 =ORD ESCORT WGN LX 93 AT, AC, AM/FM cassette roof rack , new tires looks & runs excel. 80k mi $3950 540-6751753 Spot* Utility VnMcl* 3 IHEVY 1997 TAHOE: 4WD, 2dr, black/red leather, a/c,CD,55K, EX cond/ maint., $26K, Neg 540-364-4290. WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? /Bids & Proposals v_ Invitation for Bids: Fencing of Public 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. 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 anc) 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. Ail 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 J.ohn W McCarthy County Administrator 8-18,8-25-99 #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 Office. 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 8-18, 8-25-99 #273614 /Auctions «. AUCTION Friday, Aug. 27th at 6 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211 in Amissville The building is overflowing into the yard with great household furniture & accessories; Shop tools & equipment, and MANY surprises - come see!!! Craftsman shop tools: 13“ drill press, 12” handsaw, 10" radial arm saw, plus others; Like new sofa; Desks; Cabinets; Other furniture; 20 plus Beanie Babies including Spangle Bear & Osito Bear; Large Meade telescope; Small wood stoves, inc a Jotul, etc.; Books. Cameras, Toro snow blower (yes, winter will be here before you know it!!!); All sorts of other household merchandise and wonders galore! Aug. 28: Delinquency Auction. SVM&S, Front Royal Sept. 11: Antiques and some wonderful estates upcoming! Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4142 va. a.f.»330 For cokx photos, visit our web site www bpauctiors com E-mail: bpa & tidal wave net EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/ LABORERS Needed for excavation company. Monomoy Services, Inc. is now hiring. Work locally. Benefits offered include insurance, retirement, and vacation. CALL (540) 253-5500 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 8, 1999, at 7:30 a m. at the Town Hali on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #99-08-02 Application by William McDonough Partners (agents for Sunnyside Farm LLC) to obtain a Special Use permit to allow for expansion of a retail use in an existing retail space (@ 1,100 square feet to 1,500 square feet). Property is known as Tax Map 20A-1 Parcel 107 and is zoned Village-Mixed Use allowed under Section 1-4-3(d.) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington. Additional standard in Section 6-1-2(k.). A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.0 Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747 in advance thereof By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 8-25, 9-1-99_ #274658 545 FullT,m* Employment DRIVERS Nations largest Petroleum Carrier looking for qualified Drivers to join our team. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Good working schedule & new equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: e 23 years of age or older e 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 If Full Time Employment JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING • Lube Technicians v: Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K, Health Ins. Vaca Pay) — • CASHIER IS ALSO NEEDED “ Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply J FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE/ DRIVERS Do you want to be a member of a team dedicated To quality service? 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^ifl 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 4 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 gn application. Applications are accepted Mon.-Fri (8am-4pm). Please Send, Fax or Email your resume to: Alliant/ Atlantic Foodservice Attn: AB 13000 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 Angelabarnard@alliantfs.com _* Fax: (703) 331 -3280 .cUwIft • Or Call: (703) 631-6300 Ext.280 ***-"*■■ * EEO/M/V/H/AA Alliant Atlantic JOB FAIR HOW MUCH VALUABLE TIME DO YOU SPEND COMMUTING EACH DAY? Join an organization known for quality products, service and people. Alliant/ Atlantic Foodservice, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking experienced, high energy quality oriented professionals to join our Team. You will be supported by the latest technology along with competitive compensation, excellent benefits packaae and aain' sharing bonus plan! ’ a WE WILL BE CONDUCTING ON SITE INTERVIEWS When: August 30,1999 6am until 9 pm. Where: Holiday Inn 10800 Vandoor Lane Manassas, VA 20109 • Night Warehouse- Earn up to $16.00 in your first year of employment • Drivers (class A CDL) Potential of over $41,500.00 per year • Outside Sales Representatives • Inside Sales Reps Representatives • A/R Specialist * • Programmer/ Analyst • Sales Administrative Assistant • Marketing Systems Coordinator...and many more. Applications for all positions are accepted Mon.-Fri. (8am-4pm) Fax or send Resume to: Alliant/ Atlantic Foodservice, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 13000 Livingston Rd. Manassas, Va. 20109 (703) 331-3280 E EO/M/F/V/H/A A For Further Details, please contact Angela Barnard 703-631-6300 Ext. 280

EMPLOYMENT 545 Fu,,T,m* Employment v___ « Amissville Subdivision r taking bids on approx. 2.5 miles of road work: ! CLEARING 1 DITCH LINES I - GRADING Call Leonard Birney 540-349-0154 or Ira Blevens 540-347-9059 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Experience Necessary. Top Salary and , Incentive Pay plus benefits. ‘Apply in person. Warrenton Foreign Car, Inc. 540-347-3470 uarpemer a Laborer for job in Marshall. Must have own tools & transportation. Call 540-547-9732 evenings. COMPANION FOR ELDERLY WOMAN in Amissville area. For details about job 5911 >640-937-5422 \ or ^40-439-3366. DRILLERS ..EXPERIENCE A MUST For geotechnical drilling in NO. VA area. Warrenton based company. -Senous inquiries only 540-347-9240 DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER -Must have expedience & CDL. Driving record from DMV a must. Call 540-347-3085 le&ve msg. - HELP WANTED Kitchen Help : Four & Twenty Blackbirds Restaurant JV 675-1111 FAMILY » WORKER/ RAPPAHANNOCK ;c COUNTY for Skyline CAP Head Start Provide outreach and services to Mead Start families: must have a Virginia drivers license and reliable transportation, minimum qualifications: GED; no prior convictions related to child/adult abuse; $8.37/hour, (25 hours/week, 40 weeks/year); bene-frts included. -Send letter of interest and resume , along with two references by 9/7 to: Skyline CAP Head Start P.O. Box 588, Madison, VA 22727 Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female :HEALTHCARE ; AHC I Which represents hospitals nation wide !in connection with ' 'problem insurance olaims is seeking enthusiastic candidates for newly added positions. Workers comp clerks & ins clerks. $11.06 per hour profit isharing 401k and attractive benefits pkg. send • iresumeto: , | AHC, Inc. ; 110002 Baffleview 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 iHenderson Construction now taking applications apply at ‘10493 Old Carolina iRd. Midland, VA €OE lifeguards year round All shifts needed especially daytime. Call Mariann at FAST Aquatics. (540)349-4858 SERVICE MANAGER Busy plumbing, heating, air cond service contractor seeking qualified individual to oversee all phases of service dept. & must have great customer & organizational skills. A great working environment. Exc. salary & benefits. 540-347-0765 WAIT STAFF POSITION Evenings 4 PM-9 PM Mon.- Fri. Weekends 8 AM - 3 PM or 3 PM-9 PM Apply within Country Cafe 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 LINEC00K/ 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. . LPN INSTRUCTOR (Part-Time) Need a R .N. to teach OB & Med/Surg and do clinical rotation in facilities. Position available immediately. In interested contact Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center 540-825-0476 between 8:30 AM -4 PM Manager of Wait-Staff & evening meal • Hours: 2 PM to 10 PM • Some weekends required Graves Mountain Lodge 540-923-4231 for interview OFFICE MANAGER Part-time for Design Studio. Secretarial/ bookkeeping/ marketing responsibilities. 20 hrs/wk. Variety for organized and experienced person. IBM, PC, Mac experience. Call 540-547-3717. PAINTER WANTED Fauquier Co. area. Excellent wages for experienced person. Year round work. Contact: Adams Custom Painting 540-349-8125 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 777-1110 or FAX 689-1278 EXCAVATING SUPERINTENDENT Estimating experience helpful. Espe1 dally with AGTECH Site Work 98. Excellent opportunity for the right person. Please send resume to: Box DJH274208 c/o Loudoun Times-Mirror P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va. 20178 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 Ortho/ Pedo. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST: M-T, Medical or Dental experience required. 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. The Fauquier Bank EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT S The Fauquier Bank, an independent community® bank, seeks an experienced, polished Executive Assistant to work with the President/CEO. The successful candidate must possess sound organizational skills and be an effective oral and written communicator. Candidates should also be resourceful, detail oriented, and possess a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and special projects, the Bank offers competitive salary, incentive compensation and an excellent benefits package. For prompt consideration, please send resume and salary history to: THE FAUQUIER BANK P.O. Box 561 WARRENTON, VA 20188 ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES OR FAX; 540-349-0268 i FD The Fauquier Bank is an equal opportunity employer. The Fauquier Bank HOMAN RESOORCES MANAGER The Fauquier Bank, a growing independent community bank, is seeking an experienced HR Manager. Responsible for development and implementation of HR programs, policies and practices, including effective compensation/benefit programs and comprehensive training plans. Counsels Management on HR issues. Requires knowledge of compliance/regulatory issues, excellent communication skills, and 5-7+ years HR management experience. Industry knowledge a plus. For prompt consideration, please send resume and salary history to: THE FAGQGIER BANK P.O. Box 561 WARRENTON, VA 20188 ATTN: HGMAN RESOGRCES OR FAX; 540-349-0268 The Fauquier Bank is an equal opportunity employer. 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 - Paid Holidays - Unemployment Benefits 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. - 401K -Workman's Comp - Vacation - Sick Leave - Tuition Reimbursement - Paychecks Weekly I M.C. DEAN mUILDIMO IMTMLLIOMNCM 3725 Concorde Parkway. Suite 100 Chantilly.Virginia 20152 (703) 802-6231 /Fax: (703) 502-1008 www.mcdean.com Depends* to Your Door If you have MEDICAID or other insurance, you may be eligible to get these products at no cost! Call for a FREE sample. Home Care Delivered, Inc. •AH major credit cards aooepted •Nationwide Service -5644 Obituaries John Clark Farmer John Marshall Clark, 78, of Sperryville died Tuesday, Aug. 17. Mr. Clark was born April 5% 1921 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Maurice Gilbert Clark and Susie Anna Atkins Clark. Mr. Clark was an active cattle farm in Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his first wife, Annie Irene Pullen Clark; two brothers, Chester Clark and Marvin Clark and two sisters, Florene Clark and Sallie Clark. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Fincham Clark of Sperryville; one son, John M. Clark Jr. and wife Linda of Washington and five daughters, Betty Pullen and husband Clyde of Washington, Barbara Wayland and husband Billy of Sperryville, Shirley Baldwin of Pinnacle, N.C.; Rhonda Almarode and husband Randy of Strasburg and Maxie Davis and husband Jerry of Culpeper. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, John Stacey Clark, Amanda Clark, Debra Knick, Tiffany Wayland, Nathan Almarode and Joseph LeSueur; three great-grandchildren and one brother, William (Billy) Clark , of Culpeper. Funeral services were con[ ducted on Friday at CloreEnglish Funeral Home in Culpeper by Bobby Silvia and John Bly. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Pullen, Richard Markham, Robert Bridges, Richard McNear, Timothy Beahm, Netus Lee Dodson, Gray' Armistead and Mike Massie. Mae Wince Born in county Mae Virginia Wince, 80, of Rixeyville died Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was born March 27, 1919 in Rappahannock County to the late Willie Tharp and Bertha Virginia Frye Tharp. She was an independent lady who was very devoted to her family. She also had a deep love for animals and country music, especially “Mountain Ballads.” Mrs. Wince is survived by two daughters, Patricia Creel of Culpeper and Kathleen Gibson and her husband, Leonard of Jeffersonton and two sons, Wilson Wince and his wife Mildred of Rixeyville and Harry Wince and his wife Laura of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one brother, Willie Tharp of Stanley; a sister, Ethel Glover of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one John Marshall Clark remembered Our community lost a pillar last week in John Marshall Clark. He shall long be remembered by all who knew him. He was thoughtful, giving and a man dedicated to farming for all his years. He was always there for any of us that needed his help. He would come over and help with hay making, especially if a storm was coming, a calf to be born, mending fences, bringing a tractor when we were stuck here or there. He was a generous man, giving of his fruits and vegetables from his garden and apples to all he thought would like them. He was our morning light in the fields below each morning as he arouse before anyone else and was there for his cows, in his little red truck roaming the fields. John Marshall never wanted any high positions or accolades, but gained love in the hearts of all who came in contact with him. He had some great stories and would share with us, his many hollow friends, about his life here in Rappahannock County. We know God will be there for him, and we shall miss you, John. Helen and Bob Bridges Washington You haven't seen Assisted Living until you've seen... ...Sunrise Assisted Living Providing A Home-like Quality Care Alternative for Seniors.-Especially Frail Seniors and Those With Memory Impairmems. Alexandria Arlington Uilrtv K.J) Ariingion Fairfax . . Fairfax Falb Church Gunston Affiliated with Inova Health SvMem www.sunrise-al.com Virginia Locations 70J/2I2-9I92 ... 701/524-5300 701/516-1060 .... 701/691-0046 703/914-5064 . 703/534-2700 . 703/550-2400 Leesburg Oakum iBUu c) ■ . Oxlcton tHmue M4I) Riston 1CV«« Sterling Springfield . Warrenton .. 701/777-1971 701/255-2050 701/255-1006 701/8 W-5994 701/4W-068I 701/922-6800 540/149-9001 l great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 20 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Burdette Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Randy Creel, Wayne Gibson, Butch Wince, David Wince, James Wince and Loren Wince. Kenneth Fincham Luray resident Kenneth Odell Fincham, 71, of Luray died at Montvue Nursing Home in Luray. Mr. Fincham was born Oct. 14, 1927 at Nethers Mill in Madison County, a son of the late Haywood and Eliza Nichols Fincham. Survivors include four sisters, Jennie Mae Jenkins of Castleton, Mary Ada Jenkins of Luray, Irene Terry of Boston and Dorothy Miller of Culpeper. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a sister, Maxine Fincham. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 22 at Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper with Rev. Charles Clinedinst. Burial was in Etlan Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leslie Terry, Mitchell Terry, Wendall Jenkins, Durrell Miller, Michael Jenkins and Melvin Jenkins Jr. Lillie Grigsby Haywood resident Lillie Campbell Grigsby, 77, of Haywood died Aug. 19 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of Cora McFarland Campbell of Etlan and the late James Henry Campbell. She was predeceased by her husband Lyle Russell Grigsby. In addition to her mother, survivors include two foster sons, Joe E. Campbell and John R. Campbell, both of Haywood; one brother, James Campbell of Culpeper and four sisters, Frances Jenkins of Banco, Mollie Weakley of Etlan, Emma Gaines of Madison and Mary Weaver of Culpeper. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Brian Wagner. Interment was in Etlan Cemetery. {Jns-jiLzinijj ^Ulioiujlits. by Randy Minter CONTEMPLATING ETERNITY To contemplate eternity, we must extract ourselves from the daily routines that speak only of limits and position ourselves in a nearly limitless realm. Rachel Carson wrote of such a place: "To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be." Sometimes when facing the death of a loved one, we experience the beauty of our impermanence, how precious life becomes when it is only granted to us for this timespan! We can take heed after a death and use our wisdom to connect us to those we love. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, you’ll feel at home because we bend over backwards to make our clients feel welcome. Call us at 347-3431. We're the oldest business in Fauquier County. "Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we - Gretel Ehrlich

School breakfast, lunch menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Aug. 30: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Sept. 1: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Sept. 2: Egg and ham Mcmuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Sept. 3: Cinnamon tasteries or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Aug. 30: Chicken nuggets, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: french fries, garden fresh peas, chilled peaches. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Deli ham and cheese sandwich, hot pretzel, choose two: seasoned curly fries, buttered succotash, watermelon wedge. Wednesday, Sept. 1: Chef Boy Ar De Ravioli, garlic bread sticks, choose two: pasta salad, buttered corn, jello fruit salad. Thursday, Sept. 2; Little smokies/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, choose two: buttered carrots, fresh fruit, apple cutie pie. Friday, Sept. 3; Pepperoni pizza, homemade brownie, choose two; fresh veggies/dip, apple sauce, diced pears. RCHS Monday, Aug. 30: Cheese pizza/bread stick, steamed corn, watermelon wedge or Italian sub, french fries and fruit. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Chicken nuggets/rolls, macaroni and cheese, garden peas and fruit or hamburger on bun, hash browns. Wednesday, Sept. 1: Grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds, choice of fruit or pizza, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 2: Taco’s, succotash, watermelon and cookie or Deli ham sandwich, french fries and fruit. Friday, Sept. 3: Hot dog on bun, jnashed potatoes, sauerkraut or baked beans or Hot steak and cheese, tuna salad on bun. Note: Salad bar is available everyday at RCHS; baked potatoes/cheese, bacon bits and butter will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lowfat, skim and one percent chocolate milk will be offered everyday with lunch. Students may buy weekly tickets from cafeteria manager on Mondays for $8.75. Student lunches will be $1.75; adult lunch $2.25 and ala carte items will be available. Washington social notes The community was sorry to hear of the death of John Marshall Clark of Sperryville. He was a lifetime resident of Rappahannock and will be missed by his family and friends. Miss Amanda Brown and her sister Bobbie Jo Brown enjoyed the day at Kings Dominion on Thursday. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. Visitors on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Brenda McDonald and children of Haymarket and Gerald Clark of Warrenton. Monday,. Aug. 30 is back to school for Rappahannock students. Please drive carefully and watch out for our children. When you have news for this column call 675-3608. .-V. % Si. Real Estate Directory L Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Lane Agrico Inc. to F.T. Baptist Church Trustees, I. 44793 acres, Hawthorne District. $2,500. Florine J. Jenkins to Linda J. Dodson, six tracts, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Graham S. Elcock to Lurie Jackman, 7.579 acres, Stonewall District. Carson B. Johnson and wife to David L. Timbers and others, 1.2997 acres, Stonewall District. $67,000. Susan E. Nielsen to Robert W. Clements and wife, 130 acres, Wakefield District. $312,000. Susan C. Babcock to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 42.5110 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Conrad J. Brown and wife to Thomas P. Maloney and wife, .7014 acre, Piedmont District. $120,000. $>hoshana M. Grove to John C. Bennett, interest, n Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline September 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd.( Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial 5th Anniversary 10% discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247/540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Olbc $ VLolurte ^lucepo Chimney Sweeping Relining OU Aimed Sexuice Fully Insured f6 Ifarn StpcUatcc Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 ■Bsasr' a ***?*» Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Primcy Ftnelnf AmUtPk Alto Curtis Crawford Home: S4M75-3943 Pager: 399-2688 t CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tor compete Home Decotahng Service Floor Cowhnge • Window Treatments Walpaper • Stp Coven S Upholstery fleerdentrel i Commtrcml Rt 211 Amieeville. VA 937-5500 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 CALLIGRAPHY EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Divaun of Lacc Trucking & Kqmpcncni li* THSTSS RkfingRing » Oaring Quality work and satisfied customers are our #7 priority Maury Sutphin (540) 675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd m,«HJl,VA 22627 EXCAVATING Dui Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, mp Truck Hauling, Ditch Jigging, Culverts, Mowirej, Bush hogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 LANDSCAPING Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and Installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 I. ' RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mondsy-Thusctay 8 am. to 9 pan Fnctoy-Saturday 8 am to 9 pm Sunday 8 am to 3 pjn. 675-1066 Take out Available Ponds & Waterfalls Naturalistic Plantings $ Stonescapes Complete Landscaping (Service (800)821-6160 (540)937-7565. Storybook Farms Landscaping, Inc. STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Rettideatial Commercial Reasonable Rales 540/987-8507 SITKMVVII.I.K. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 TAX PREPARATION MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PAINTING Sp int Vinyl siding Interior & Exterior Painting hull service, experienced Gina Johnson 540 923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 \ STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrentoii at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified _540-675-3249 Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $53,274. Frank L. Moskowitz to John C. Bennett, interest, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $53,274. Elizabeth F. Moskowitz Korns to John C. Bennett, interest, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $53,274. Seth Moskowitz to John C. Bennett, interest, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $53,274. James A. Petty and wife to Alvard Ibara, 3.584 acres, Jackson District. $60,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Main Street, Sperryville - 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 Park Boundary and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 tgj 987-8146 ■ CALL COLDWELL BANKER Cozy & charming Farmhouse on 75 acres just waiting for your horses or other livestock. This lovely mostly open land with pastoral views is crisscrossed by board fencing and several streams. The restored Farmhouse has 2 I BRs upstairs, a den/BR downstairs, I plus LR, kitchen, breakfast rm., laun■ dry and office w/1 BA on the main I floor. $265,000 Recently Renovated 4 BR, 2 BA house in the historic village of Washington. Architect designed addition on the rear of this lovely home is full of light and delightful spaces, especially the huge family room with solid mahogany floors. Slightly out of town, yet close enough to walk to churches, restaurants or the theatre. •stac; nnn Please call today for a FREE market analysis of your property. The market is very active and now is an excellent opportunity to list. Purchasers welcome too!! (540) 825-3300 Philip C. Strange <540) 937-5858(H) 332 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 COLDUIGLL 1 , ... , RENAISSANCE bankgr L3 l=j wvvvv.coldwellb.inker.com * .*• *««•»**• Handyman Needed! Large old house in Flint Hill w/lots of room, wood floors and trim and charm. 2 BAs, 3 BRs, formal LR, DR, kit., screened wrap porch. $99,900 Farmhouse on easy keep 1+ acre. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, LR, DR, screened porch, back deck. All on Thorton River near Sperrvville. Very quiet, peaceful at end of private lane. $134,900 Very Private open plan house on 14 acres w/2 streams. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, open cathedral ceiling, LR/DR. large master BR w/sep. entrance, garage, sheds and more. $219,950 Views Abound from this oversized Rambler on 12 acres. Very large, 3 BRs w/full finished basement for more rooms, plus a guest house. $274,900 Two 30 Acre Properties both have views, open and wooded and state road frontage. One at $4,500/ac. The other has an old house shell for $5,000/ac. 24 Acres in two parcels being sold as one. Old barn, fencing, pond, home site w/stone foundation, well and septic. Open and wooded. $139,900 11 Acres on Keyser Run, stone walls, mature trees. $65,000 Real Estate III 2lM ti.n Si I he liu.mi Building Washington, Yituini.t 675-1373 Kick Rublei o 146 Mii/ic Vuiiiii: \im Sloaiu MS" S(>()S ta t=i WHAT A SUMMER! 7ac Bear Wallow Bldg./5ite.$ 52,500 SOLD Immaculate Brick and Frame on 2.6ac. ..... .$149,500 SOLD 37 rolling acs, Log cabin & cottage.$220,000 SOLD New 6 rm. Home, Mtn. Views on 2.1 Sac ... .$146,000 SOLD Great weekend, 19ac, pool, views .$270,000 SOLD 6ac, cottage on Thornton River.$140,000 SOLD 32ac weekend retreat, Hazel River .4196,000 SOLD 50ac Gid Brown, woods.$170,000 SOLD 2Sac with unbelievable views, garage apt.$245,000 SOLD 3.5ac, cottage, pond, great views.. 4 75,000 SOLD lOac Cent, house, garage, ham.$285,000 SOLD IQac Brick house, pond, woods.$189,000 SOLD 4.93ac, cozy cottage on Thornton River.4138,500 SOLD UNDER CONTRACT i