Rappahannock News, September 8, 1999

122nd Year... No. 36 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents r> Rapp Briefs Fall auction set The Rappahannock Farmers’ Association will sponsor their annual fall festival and auction on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Windsor Lodge Farm, Flint Hill. Cost is $15 per person and children under ten will be admitted free. For more information call 636-3842 Demaitre to speak The 1999-2000 series of the Rappahannock County Library evening programs will begin on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m., with an Jilustrated talk by . Professor Luke Demaitre of Washington. Subsequent library programs will occur on Fridays. This program was changed to Saturday, Sept. 11 owing to a schedule conflict. Picnic scheduled New members are invited to attend the Rappahannock Historical Society’s annual membership meeting and picnic on Saturday, Sept. 11 on the lawn of the Middleton Inn on Main Street in Washington. Festivities begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Dues ($15 singles and $20 family) may be paid at the door. Please bring a covered dish (vegetables, salad or dessert). The main dish will be provided by the Middleton Inn. For further information, call 675-1163. Meeting planned The first meeting of the new Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop in Sperryville. At the inaugural meeting on Sept. 15, the guest speaker will be Joseph W. A. Whitehorne, who will discuss the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, especially the Battle of Cedar Creek. Anyone interested in attending the first meeting of the round table should call Jim Gannon at the book shop, 987-8444. The meeting is open to all, but space is limited so reservations are necessary. Coffee, cold drinks and dessert will be available at a fixed price of $5 per person. The * coffee and social hour will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the meeting and speaker at 7:30 p.m. Happenings • Wednesday, Sept. 14 the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at the Rappahannock High School, room #18 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Spotlight On Learning, RCHS AP presentation; Communications and public comment, Sheriff Larry Sherertz, update on resource officer and PTO Fundraiser, Jimmy Swindler. Information items include: Reports of the staff; reports of the student representative; reports of the Board; Board discussion issues and report of the Superintendent. Action items will include: Holiday and annual leave policy and Architect Resolution. • Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock Planning Commission will meet at the courthouse in Washington. New business will include; Mountainside Market Laundromat; Payne Boundary Adjustment; Telecommunications Ordinance Zoning Chapter Amendments, public hearing; Letter from Hunts. Old Business will be: Ridgetop Development issues. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) First of the season Rappahannock Mew Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Rappahannock High School guard Meghan Fairbrother chases after a loose ball during the varsity Lady Panthers' season opener against Page County last week. Third annual Rappahannock RoughRide BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Sperryville realtor David Adoff plans to ride his bike again in the Rappahannock RoughRide next Saturday. “It’s a lot of fun,” he says. Hildy Teegen, assistant professor at George Washington University and Mr. Adoff’s wife, agrees, “We’re not real serious bikers. It’s a great time of year and nice to see everybody out there.” This is the third year they will ride their mountain bikes on the 20-mile course. Pre-registrations for the Rappahannock RoughRide are rolling in from across the state, Washington and the local area. So far the registration committee has received 85 pre-registrations and expects an equal number to register on the day of the ride. Next Saturday morning, the bikers will be unloading their bikes at the Trinity At A Glance What: 12-, 33- and 60-mile bike rides on asphalt, 20- and 30-mile rides on asphalt and gravel When: Sept. 18 Why: To raise money for the Fauquier Free Clinic Cost: Pre-registration $18; day of the race $20 Episcopal Church parking lot. Tbur-day registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. Merrill Strange designed the courses for all levels of cyclists and arranged each with refreshment stops. The 12-mile course is the least strenuous. For more energetic bikers there are 33- and 60-mile rides. For those bikers who can also ride on gravel, 20- and 30-mile courses are available. “But you can go your own pace,” Ms. Strange adds. Bike helmets are required on all the rides. An adult must accompany riders under the age of 13 years. Each of the five courses will start and finish at the parking lot of Trinity Episcopal Church. The committee will provide water and fruit at two rest stops and the finish. To encourage participation, the race committee will draw winners for dinner for two donated by The Inn and Four and Twenty Restaurant and for a $100 gift certificate donated by Bikes USA. Last year, Hildy Ibegen’s friend from the city won dinner for two at The Inn. “I made him take me,” she says. Last year, 250 Rappahannock RoughRiders and many generous sponsors, raised more than $10,000 for the Fauquier Free Clinic. The race proceeds translated into $51,000 for medicine for the clinic’s patients. The clinic is a volunteer organization, which provides quality primary health care and dental services to individuals and families living in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties. Join in the ride on Sept. 18 for a fun day to help the Fauquier Free Clinic continue to provide its services. Photo courtesy of Jean Lillard BIKERS: Last year’s participants in the annual RoughRide included nieces and nephew of Jean Lillard, left to right, Eric Keller, Laura Keller and Ashley Arnold. This year the event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. Peter Kramer i appealed! ARB ruling BY TODD FORTUNE ' ? Rappahannock News Staff Writer -■» Peter Kramer has formally appealed the decision by the town of Washington Architectural RevieW Board to allow demolition of the addictions to the Gay Street Mercantile Building, and parts of the summer house behind that building, to the Town Council. 12 Since Kramer’s appeal was not filed in time to advertise for a public hearing at the council’s regular September meeting, the council wiB need to decide whether they will schedule a public hearing for later in* the month or include it on the agenda for their October meeting. They plan to do this at their Sept. 8 meeting. The ARB has given approval for Sunnyside Farms to demolish the western and southern additions to the Mercantile Building, as well as the dairy house, milk house and view shed additions to the summer house behind the Mercantile and beside the Clopton House. Kramer emphasized that he does not have a problem with the proposed use of the property. He does, however, have a problem with the tearing down of original structures on the property. “I have very strong feelings about it,” said Kramer. Kramer noted that the western addition to the Mercantile, or the rear section, is an original structure. He also pointed out that the shed, while it has a new front, is an original structure dating back to around the turn of the century. Kramer dees not think that those structures should be allowed to come down. He is also concerned about the demolition of the dairy building. Kramer said that he has been contacted by a number of people who are also opposed to the proposed demolition. He wants all of those people to come to the appeal and be heard. Rain brings some relief This last weekend’s rains, compli* ments of the remains of hurricane/tropical storm Dennia, brought some much needed relief t6 the area as well as some help for local farmers. According to Dennis Wingfield) who tracks weather in Sperryville* the Sperryville area unofficially received 4.56 inches of rain between Saturday and Monday. That i$ already more than the area receive^ for all of August, and about a half an inch less than what we received for all of July. Zr' Wingfield noted that for the same penoa in iyy» the area; received just over one inch of rain in July, little more than one inch in August and less than an inch in September. He said that he was glad this latest storm was named Dennis, joking “Everybody’S giving me a lot of credit for it.” Area cattle farmers are glad to see the rain although it may not provide much help for those who cut hay. Newbill Miller, a local farmer, says that this rain is a big help for agriculture. He does not expect to get a second cutting of hay. However, his cattle should now have plenty of grass on which to graze. Cattle will also have more water as creek levels rise because of the rain. Miller noted that while some farmers may try for a second cutting of hay, a marginal crop is better suited for grazing than cutting.

Panther Pause: Rappahannock public school briefs BY JAN MAKELA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System Things are rolling now! Both RCES and RCHS are full of energy, and the enthusiasm of students and teachers is astounding. In order to insure the safety and well being of all of our students (your children), it is important that all parents make every effort to return required forms to the schools as soon as possible. At RCES a star was drawn at the top of all forms which need to be returned hoping that this would make your job a little easier, particularly for those of you with more than one child. Mrs. Dannette Opseth, in the RCES office, is anxious to receive the Emergency Forms which list names and phone numbers of people to contact if parents cannot be located, as well as your plan for your children on early dismissal days. Mrs. Linda .Torrance, School Nurse, needs all forms returned which give permission for her to administer over the counter medicines to your children as needed. Many times a child may be uncomfortable with a headache or stuffy nose, but not sick enough to have to go home. With your permission, the nurse may offer your child an appropriate medication which will give him/her enough relief to complete the day at school. If you have questions about this policy or the form, please call Mrs. Torrance at 987-8259. Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt, RCES Art Teacher, is requesting supplies to help with the visual arts component of our Artist in Residency program. In order for the children to . make musical instruments, the Art Department will need empty plastic gallon milk or water jugs (clean, please!), empty coffee cans with lids, 16-20 ounce plastic water bottles, hub caps and sauce pan lids. You or your child may begin dropping these off at the Art Room right away, so that we can begin to asses how many more we may need to collect. Thank you for helping us to recycle in this creative way! On Thursday, Sept. 9, the fourth/fifth and the sixth/seventh Grade Instructional Teams would like to invite parents and students to attend our Open House at RCES! Each team would appreciate an opportunity to more fully explain their respective instructional programs to families. The fourth/fifth grade program will begin at 6:30 p.m. The sixth/seventh grade program will begin at 7. Each program will open in the RCES gym with some general comments. Parents and students will then have an opportunity, to follow a shortened version of their child’s daily schedule to get a “taste” of the goals and procedures for these two programs. We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible at this special event. This is just one more example of the teachers and administrators going that extra mile to improve communication within our school community. Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to become better informed. It should be fun to boot! The first RCES PTO meeting of the year will be a Family Perma Treat rfcM AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 PUBLIC HEARING TELECOMMUNICATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on proposed provisions relating to the regulation of telecommunications facilities, as amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code, on Wednesday, September 15, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The proposed amendments, and such changes as the Planning Commission shall make, shall be considered by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing to be held at a later date. The Zoning Chapter Amendments are available for inspection at the County Administration & Zoning Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. Further information is available by calling (540) 675-3342. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these amendments or to mail such comments to the County Administration and Zoning Office, PO. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.s21 Elsewhere in the U.S.s27.°° Name Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | Rappahannock Nevus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 . Tins form 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 News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. _ Pot Luck Picnic Meeting at the Rappahannock Park on Friday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. The PTO will provide chicken. Please bring a dish to share and your drinks of choice. We will eat at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin around 7. Please come and become a part of this wonderful organization. Questions? Call Jimmy Swindler, President, at 987-8597. Another avenue for insuring the safety of all of our children is the new “Guest Sticker Rule” at RCES. When you enter the school for whatever reason, please stop by the office to check in and receive your “Guest Sticker”. Even though many of us may know you and you may be a frequent visitor to our school, it is important that there be consistency with this policy. If you forget, someone may stop you in the hall and ask you to return to the office. We do not wish to inconvenience anyone, only to provide your child with the safest possible environment for learning, while at the same time preserving a friendly and inviting climate for students, visitors and staff. We ask that all of our volunteers wear the stickers while visiting the building as well. Thank you for your cooperation. The RCES PTO will be sponsoring four collection efforts again this year. Information on each of them will be sent home with our students. However, if you do not have a child at RCES and would like to support one or all of the programs, please stop by the school office or call Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, art 987-8259 or 937-5718. The first program involves collecting Campbell Soup (and other Campbells’ products) labels. Please carefully remove the label so that the front of the label is completely in tact. This effort allows us to purchase much needed P.E. equipment. Ms. Nowakoski is most appreciative. The second program is the General Mills Box Tops campaign. We are asking for the small portion of the lid that reads “Box Tops for Education”. This effort provides money to purchase very necessary consumable art supplies. There never seems to be enough, and this program gives Mrs. Rosenblatt the ability to order additional items when needed. The third program is the AT&T Learning Points program. Any AT&T residential customer, anywhere in the country, may sign up to help our schools (RCHS participates in this program as well.) This is a great way for grandparents, aunts, and uncles, who live out of the area, to help our school. For each dollar that they (or you!) spend on long distance calls, our schools get a number of points toward the purchase of computer software. The last program is the Giant Receipts program, “Apples for the Teachers Plus”, which enables us to acquire much needed software as well. As you can imagine, we can never have enough of it! Thanks for your participation in any or all of these worthwhile endeavors. The beautiful student-created mural in the foyer of RCHS is just incredible and so appreciated. Thanks to Laurie Marshall, Art Teacher, for envisioning it, Peter Kreyling and Ozzie Pace for the mechanics and craftsmanship to get it mounted, Headwaters for helping to fund the project, and the students for making it the wonderful piece that it is. Mrs. Candace Lamma, RCES Guidance Counselor, will be holding a reception for all students new to RCES on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The entire RCPS staff joins her in welcoming all new students and parents to both of our schools. In the interest of safety, once again, please do not drive or park in the bus lanes at either RCES or RCHS from 7:30-8:45 a.m., and from 2:303:45 p.m. Remember to always drive slowly on school grounds and never, ever pass a school bus when its lights are flashing! Please be aware that children often play near the road while waiting for buses in the morning and when disembarking in the afternoon, and drive with caution. The first RCHS Cross Country Meet will be on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. at Luray. The next two meets will be at home on Wednesdays, Sept. 15 and 22. Both home meets will be at 5 p.m. Our team appreciates your support, please come out and cheer them on. We are convinced that ours is the most beautiful course, and the most awesome team! Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, is starting a Pep Band at RCHS and is going to revive the RCHS Fight Song and Alma Mater from years past. Stay tuned and plan to sing along! Every great school has a great song, and you are about to be reintroduced to ours! Several RCHS students had the opportunity to go to How do birds weather a storm? Late in the* afternoon of Aug. 26, I was in my study reading about the effects of weather on birds. In particular, I wanted to know how birds handle the high winds of a hurricane. With little warning, a violent and noisy thunderstorm struck Flint Hill. I went to the porch to watch torrents of water ushering Route 522 down the hill, something I hadn’t seen in months. I didn’t stay long. Lightning was close and fierce; I retreated indoors as thunder cracked across the sky and rain beat down on the roof of this house. Though thunderstorms are fearsome and put me in proper perspective in regard to my importance. I welcomed this one. Back inside and again at my books, I mused on this storm and birds. Since we haven’t had a storm this fierce r Denmark in July to play in the Dana Cup. The lucky students were U-18 players Steven Torrance, Shawn Torrance, Ryland Pace, Frank Paratofe, Adam Rogers, Matt Wolfe, and U-16 players Nathan Clark and Michael Fairbrother. They were accompanied by their coaches Tim Kearny and Carl Gray. Way to go! Adult Education classes will begin through the public schools on Sept. 20. Lea Blubaugh will be administering the program which will include many new opportunities for personal growth and fun. The deadline for enrollipg is Tuesday, Sept. 14. Stop by the School Board Office to register for a class or call 9878773 with questions. Classes this session include: Word Processing, Floral Arranging, Computer Basics for Senior Citizens, Cake Decorating, Sign Language, Conversational Spanish, Intermediate Guitar, Couples Dance, and more. You may also check out our new website: http://members.tripod. com/leajustine/index.htm Ms. Jeanie Dwyer, secretary extraodinaire at the School Board Office, has accepted a job at Lord Fairfax Community College. Last Friday was her last day with us, and, thoOgh we wish her well, she will be greatly missed. Our school community is greatly saddened by the tragic death of recent RCHS graduate Daniel Digges. Daniel was a wonderful athlete, a good friend, and a very special student with a .quick smile. His presence in our community will be sincerely missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Elizabeth Arden Beauty Bests of the Millennium Your Free 7-Piece Gift with any 19.50 purchase. A 52.00 value. 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No doubt the chickadees and titmice, along with woodpeckers, found safety in the I very cavity in which they were 1 hatched in May. All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott But what about the juvenile female Cardinal that is daily visiting the feeder? She looks a bit scruffy and appears unfinished. Her bill lacks the bright orange of adults, and her feathers are not yet sleek. She’s full size however, as big as her parents who have nothing to do with her now. I call her “Young Miss.” Did she find shelter udder one of the giant branches of the maple tree in the yard? Only a bit of shelter would suffice to protect her from the pelting rain. Nature provides many shelters for birds. Before, at this time of the year, tropical storms with the potential to develop into hurricanes have been spoken and written of with dread. Not t)iis year. As a way of replenishing the ground water, hurricanes would be almost welcome. Birds and hurricanes are a fascinating combination * A hurricane is like a giant doughnut in which high winds surround an eye, a place; of calm in the center of the storm. Depending on the size of the storm, the eye of a hurricane can be quite large. ' Pelagic birds, that live their lives on the open sea, are often trapped in the calm of the eyfi of a hurricane. There they justrgo on with what they normally do: dive for fish and rest on calm waters. They can’t escape; that would mean fighting formidable and destructive winds. The Sooty Tern is a sleek and elegant bird with distinctive black and white plumage. Terns dive for fish and are the epitome of grace in flight. ^In September 1876, a hurricane carried these terns from £he Bahamas and the Florida Keys, their natural range,! to New England where they were dumped as the storm disintegrated over land. Petrels are distinctly pelagic birds that spend thfcir entire lives in the air andnm the water of open seas. 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Foreign exchange students come to county BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer , , County schools have seven foreign students among their ranks for the 1999-2000 school year. Four of these students came to Rappahannock County through the Youth For Understanding (Y.F.U.) program. Three foreign exchange students are attending Wakefield Country Day School, including one new person. Anja Stoelzel, from Dresden, Germany, is an eleventh-grader at the school. She is staying with Peter, Sharon, Ben and Christina Luke in Sperryville. Wakefield has two other foreign exchange students who are not with the Y.F.U. program. , Jung-Min Lee from Korea is in twelfth grade, and is in his fourth year at the school. Yenan Boya from Benin, in west Africa, is also in twelfth grade. He is in his second year at Wakefield Country Day. Rappahannock High School has four foreign exchange students, all seniors, among its student body. Volkmar Lehmann of Scharfenberg, . Germany is staying with Molly, Jennings and Berkley Hobson of Washington. He runs on the Cross-Country team. Katharina Junk calls Dieisburg, Germany home. She is staying with Jean Lillard of Flint Hill. Katharina is a new addition to the varsity girls basketball team. Emmi Salonen of Kauniainen, Finland is staying with Jeanie and Dick McNear of Washington. She is considering trying out for the Volleyball team. Antea Rehfus, of Langenfeld, Germany, is not with the Y.F.U. program. She will be attending the high school for the next four months. She is staying with Danette and David Opseth, friends of her natural family, near Boston. She also runs on the Cross-Country team. Youth for Understanding started its foreign exchange programs in 1951. Each year approximately 3500 students, ranging in age from 15 to 18, from 50 countries come to the United States as foreign exchange students. Y.F.U. also sends approximately 2000 high school age students from the United States overseas. For more information about becoming a foreign exchange student, or hosting a student from overseas, please contact Jeanie McNear. She can be reached at 987-8150. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jung-Min Lee, Anja Stoelzel and Yenan Boya, foreign exchange students attending Wakefield Country Day School. Fight in Sperryville over weekend A fight involving approximately 50 people was reported in the parking lot of Blue Mooh Cafe around 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 3. Sheriff’s deputies from Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier Counties responded. When they arrived, the fight had broken up and the crowd had dispersed. Five local residents have been served “stay-away” notices,” banning them from coming back to the restaurant. During the early morning hours of Sept. 4, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that someone was chasing a person around the parking lot of Blue Moon Cafe with a gun. Deputies Andy Berry and J.C. Welch, along with State Trooper Wayne Sumner, responded to the scene and arrested Charles Atkins of Sperryville. Atkins has been charged with Brandishing a firearm. School vandalized Sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sept. 1, an unknown person(s) smashed windows and damaged a door at Wakefield Country Day School. A similar incident occurred at the school during the previous school year after a popular employee was dismissed. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Arrest in Chester Gap Ronald Walters of Chester Gap was arrested by deputies after residents complained that he was driving recklessly on a three-wheeler near the Chester Gap Fire Department. Rappahannock County Adult Education Programs Fall 1999 Classes • Conversational Spanish • Intro to Virginia Law • Computer Basics for Senior • Basic & Intermediate Citizens Word Processing • Sign Language • Flower Arranging • Country Western Dance • Guitar • The Stock Market • Cake Decorating • Couples Dance Most courses cost $40 for 8 sessions and begin Sept. 20. Registration Deadline is Sept. 14. For more information or to register, visit our website: http .//members, tripod, com/leajustine/index, htm Or call the School Board Office at 987-8773 Walters has been charged with operating an unlicensed vehicle on a state highway, and driving on a suspended license. APPLES AVAILABLE Red and Golden Delicious, Rambos VISIT US NOW AT THE SHED Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your own containers! Directions: U.S. 211 West, just past Massie’s Corner, right turn, 65 Orchard Lane. Watch for signs. Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Todd Fortune Foreign exchange students at Rappahannock High School, from left to right; Katharina Junk, Volkmar Lehmann, Emmi Salonen and Antea Rehfus. Program helps with housing problems BY JANET HERR Rappahannock News Contributing Writer There is a program called the Indoor Plumbing/Rehabilitation Program (IPR) available in Rappahannock. IPR is aimed at helping low-to middle-income homeowners obtain modern indoor plumbing. Are you still using an outhouse, or are you still getting your drinking water from a spring? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, perhaps we can help you. If you need a first time well, septic field, or an indoor bathroom, then this may be the program for you. To qualify, you must own your own home and be able to get a well and/or drain field permit from the local Health Department. You must be income-eligible. Our funds are part-grant and part-zero-interest-loan, and we are limited in the amount of dollars we are allowed to spend on any one home. We do not install wells and drain fields on unimproved lots, a home must already exist and you must live in the home as your residence and the home must be in need of first time indoor plumbing. Fall is a great time for interested persons who need indoor plumbing to apply for the IPR Program. It often takes a few months to gather the necessary paperwork, and for Rapidan Better Housing to process your application. If you wish to apply, call 948-3274, and leave your name, mailing address and telephone number with staff. Rapidan Better Housing Corporation is a non-profit company, and we exist to help you. c 9 j&nna fo$ter is almost J i < 1 ( \ c .1 c c Happy Birthday- • | Sept. 11 \ Lave hubby, Chris * SATURDAY SEPT. 11,5:30 TO 9 P.M. WINDSOR LODGE FARM, HINT HILL $15 per person, children under 10 admitted free; • Tickets will be available at the gate. Tor more information call 987-9203. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Farmers’Association., Shorin-Rvu OKINAWAN KARATE Wednosd.n at hi ! lu-ahv l „n St - Washington. \ \ lunior C lasses, 4 - 3:30 p.m. \dnlt Classes, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Arthur Drago Betsy Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 Classes Begin Sept. 22 JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit_ Peaches Encore. Tyler Nectarines Redgold Apples Rambos, Cala, Jonagold. Grimes Golden. Jonathan and Empire Also Damsons. Apple Butter. Jams and Honey Open Daily 9 to 6 Bring your own containers Directions From Culpeper on Rt '.22 led at Yancey Road approximately 2 miles From Sperryville Rt «2 light at Yancey Road 2 miles Watch tor signs Woodville - f540J 987 8192 Whirlpool LSR6132EQ Super Capacity Plus Automatic Washer Super Capacity Washer • 6 Cycles including Permanent Press • Surgilator® Agitator • 3 Temperature Settings \\/\Aa 2 Water Level Selections Magic Clean® Self Cleaning^ Lint Filter ^ White-on-White Styling , £40-987-8555 Last chance for tickets... i ' . . ■ Cocktails, Scottish Scottish Games and and riday, Great proceeds benefit Meadow Outdoors Foundation Preserving open space for free community use. advance tickets only Call (540) 253-5001 for ticket information .Mfc'

-Eappaijantiocfe jSetosf— 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, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 Our View School is open Everyone please drive carefully, and watch for children everywhere. Rappahannock County Schools opened for another year last week. And while we always need to be careful on the roads, we now have even more reason to be careful. Let’s watch out for the school children when we’re behind the wheel. With school in session, there will be more traffic on the roads during certain times of the day and more potential targets for careless motorists - including school buses, vehicles carrying small children and students who are walking near school grounds. Why do you think there are reduced speed limits through the school zones during those times when school is getting in or out? It’s to keep people from driving around the schools too fast and to prevent accidents from happening. Over the last couple of months, Rappahannock County has seen more than its share of traffic accidents. Some of them have involved teenagers. Not to say that teenagers are careless, but the point is that everyone needs to be careful. That includes parents, teenagers and everyone else who drives a car. It can be very tempting to speed on some of the county’s highways, including U.S. 211. But be considerate, drive responsibly and be careful. The last thing we want to have to report on is someone getting hurt, especially a child getting hurt in an accident near one of the schools. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The halls echo with laughter once again as children of all ages return to the classroom for another year. Letters Expected inquiry to remain confidential When I called the Sheriff’s office, recently, to inquire as to the identity of the owner of a shabby looking pick-up which had made an extremely brief visit here, that day, and was scared off by the dogs, apparently, before I could get out to see who it was, I had every reason to expect that my inquiry would be confidential. I asked, also, about an unfamiliar van, similar in its multi-colored paint job to the pickup, which has come by here several times. Since I have no argument with the owner of either vehicle, least of all that of the van, who, to my knowledge, has done nothing more than to drive along a public road, I think it was totally inappropriate of the Sheriff’s office to have released this information, as if I had reported a crime, to the Rappahannock News. Furthermore, the story is all wrong. Had it not been for the brief appearance in my driveway of the pick-up, I would not have made the call, which, by the way, was not on the emergency 911 line. The dogs had nothing to do with scaring the van away, because the van never came in here. I remain curious as to why the pick-up drove in and left in such a hurry, and that’s why I had tried to find out whose it is. But, since a mere inquiry to the Sheriff’s office can develop into a misleading and inaccurate paragraph in the “Crime” column of the Rappahannock News, I can no longer expect confidentiality »' from that quarter. My apologies, then, to the people in the van for the unnecessary and adverse publicity. As I have said, I have no argument with you, but I can understand that you might now have one with me, although I accused you of nothing. I would hope that the Sheriff’s office and the Rappahannock News will apologize, as well, and maybe even to me. John Cadwalader Woodville Editor’s Note: As we reported a couple of weeks ago, we have an obligation to report items as they appear on the emergency log and the information we obtain from the Sheriff’s Office. A public apology I sincerely apologize for my lack of communication to those at the Thrift Shop in Washington and to those involved in this misunderstanding. My failure to communicate resulted in the report of a theft from the Thrift Shop. There was actually no theft, just a misunderstanding due to my failure to relay information about the furniture left on the porch of the Thrift Shop. Washington Baptist Church had been contacted to find a home for this furniture, but before the need could be identified the furniture had to be moved. The owner moved it to the porch of the Thrift Shop with the intent of giving it away himself with the remainder going to the Thrift Shop. It all took place prior to Thrift Shop hours on Wednesday. All but one piece of furniture found a home. I did not think at the time that anyone would misunderstand the situation. Yet a misunderstanding did occur because I failed to tell those at the Thrift Shop what had taken place. Our overall intention was to be helpful but many have been hurt and justifiably angered by my lack of communication whatever the intent. Again I am deeply sorry for the lack of communication and hope that we can all learn from this. Karyl L. Bailey Washington In memory For all the wonderful souls that prayed for our son, Daniel Michael Digges, we want to thank you for the spiritual and moral support. We cannot be so selfish as to think that our family is the only one that is suffering from such a tragic loss. It appears that Daniel touched so many people in ways that we did not realize until the outpouring of prayers and support came our way. Daniel was and is a gift to us from God. Even though you may think that your prayers were not answered we know that God’s will was done and Daniel will be with all of us forever. Especially to his youthful friends....you must understand that this ordeal is every parent’s nightmare. Every time you leave the house or don’t call and let your parents know you will be late it is pure torture for the ones who love ’ you. Keep in mind that Daniel was always considerate that way. *pr—C; The Digges family I | Amissville ■—rfi Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 11, 1969 Sperryville Corner Store was burglarized early Tuesday morning and more than $4,000 was taken from the safe. Besides the contents of the safe the only other articles missing were two hams valued at about $14 each. The store is operated by Randolph Clater of Washington and Wilson Burke of Sperryville in the Schwartz building. Mrs. Patricia Giles recently joined the staff of the Rappahannock Health Department. Peter Sanderson, a 22 year old Englishman, has spent the summer at Bunree Farm at Amissville which owned by Mr. and Mrs. D.G. i^aing. Peter is eagerly learning all he can about farming and has attended one year at an agricultural college in England. A Harvest Festival sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Inp. is scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4 at the carnival grounds in Sperryville. There will be rides, games, food, fun and entertainment for everyone. “Clothing Con i muni cates and Impression” is the title of a program to be presented at an assembly at Rappahannock County High School on Sept. 17. The program is to stress the importance of proper attire for all occasions. Suitable school clothing and other costumes, provided by merchants from Front Royal and Culpeper, will be modeled by Senior 4-H mefnbers. The program is sponsored by the VPI Cooperative Extension Service. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 5, 1974 A Rappahannock person really won the annual Rappahannock County Labor Day Invitational Amateur Mixed Doubles Whistlecup Tennis Tournament this year. Robert O’Bannon of Woodville, a native and Sue Tompkins, also of Woodville,were the victors and receive their whistlecups from Mrs. I.L. Parrish. In the finals also were Mrs. Marta Tholand and James Bow. Labor Day designates the end of summer and the closing of swimming pools. Mike Smoot of Washington was pictured taking a final plunge at South Wales Monday afternoon. The pool, managed by Julian Brown of Sperryville and Roger Flinchum of Washington, offered special membership to local Recreation and Youth Club members, and was enjoyed by many. Panorama Realty in Sperryville was offering a restored country home on six plus acre near Washington for $73,500; an immaculate three bedroom ranch style home on five acres at Woodville for only $50,000 and a partially completed home on over five acres at Castleton of $24,500. 10 Years Ago Thursday, kept. 7, 1989 The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a 1978 Hahn fire engine to improve its fire protection for Amissville area residents. The truck has a 1,500 gallon per minute pump and a 750 gallon tank, as well as safety features for its crew including jump seats, where firefighters can ride in the protection of the cab while still having easy access to their breathing apparatus and other gear. Jo Vest, a Rappahannock County Farm Bureau representative, recently completed a computer course and received her certificate from the president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Renowned blues musician John Jackson will come home to Rappahannock Sept. 8 for a concert at the Gay Street Theater. The event is sponsored by RAAC. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND Courtesy of First Washington Museunj OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Many years ago each county Home Demonstration Club of the state of Virginia was ask to make a block for a tapestry to be hung in the Governor’s Mansion for the Bicentennial. Later it was given to V.P.-L Since the idea originated with the clubs a copy of the Rappahannock squai^ was made by a friend of the First Washington Museum for the Bicentennial. It is currently on display in the museum.' ;.

Lady Panthers swept by Page BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Opening night for the Rappahannock High School Lady Panthers did not turn out as hoped. Both the JV and varsity squads lost to the Page County Panthers on Sept. 2, but in different fashion. The varsity girls wore ribbons on their jerseys in memory of Daniel Digges. Digges, who played on the RCHS boys varsity basketball team last season, died Aug. 30 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Page Co. - 47 Varsity girls - 21 The varsity Lady’Panthers found themselves in an early hole that they were unable to recover from. Page jumped out to a 16-4 lead after one quarter and lead 33-9 at the break. Page made five three-pointers in the half, including four in the first quarter. The Lady Panthers had numerous open looks at the basket all night, but couldn’t get many shots to fall. Rappahannock made only one of 16 field goal attempts in the first half, and shot five for 42 for the game. They were a little better from the free throw line, making 11 of 23 attempts. Panthers Coach Luther Stanley, while disappointed with the result, was pleased with his team’s effort. “The girls did very well. They played hard all night,” said Stanley after the game. He also noted that those early three-pointers by Page put them in a hole. Stanley also liked his team’s defensive effort, adding “we can play man-to-man (defense).” Lack of depth is a potential problem for the varsity Lady Panthers, and it showed on this night. Three players were in foul trouble at the half with three personals. Rebecca Letsen fouled out with 5:49 left in the third quarter, leaving Stanley with only eight players to go the rest of the way. Despite the problems, Rappahannock had some bright spots. The Lady Panthers were led by Rebecca Metcalf, who scored ten points and pulled down six rebounds. Katey Wilson registered eight rebounds and two blocked shots. Amber Welch added three points and five boards off the bench. Page Co. - 30 JV Girls -28 The JV contest earlier in the evening was a tale of two different halves. Unfortunately for Rappahannock, the second half was the worse of the two as they lost an 11 point half-time lead and came up on the short end at the final buzzer. The JV Lady Panthers led 8-1 after one quarter and 20-9 at the intermission. They were led by Amanda Weakley, who was a force on the offensive glass in the first two quarters, and Amy Cl nedinst. Weakley finished with 12 points, 20 rebounds and three blocked shots. Clinedinst scored eight points and grabbed six boards. However, these two ladies did most of their damage before the break. Rappahannock got little going offensively in the second half. ± ADOPTION Information Meetings jj Tuesday, September 14, 7 p.m. Davis Library, Bethesda, MD Wednesday, September 15, 12 noon ICA Office, Washington, DC Tuesday, September 21, 7 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, Vienna, VA Tuesday, Wednesday, Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m. October 13, 12 noon October 19, 7 p.m. Davis Library, ICA Of fice, Patrick Henry Library, Bethesda, MD Washington, DC Vienna, VA Placing babies and children from Russia • China • Ukraine • Bulgaria • Albania Quick Placement • Healthy Children • Personalized Legal and In-Country Assistance International Children's Alliance 110117th Street, N W, Ste. 1002 www.adoptica.org Washington, DC 20036 adoptionop@aol.com Phone 202-463-6874 Fax: 202-463-6880 c Culpeper, Fauquier, Louisa, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock 30th Anniversary Season Auditorium, Culpeper High School Jimmy Dorsev Orchestra Big Band in concert - music of '40s Sun, Oct 3, 8 pm Forever Plaid. A Heavenly Musical Don't miss this great show - Tue, Nov 16, 8 pm Golden Dragon Acrobats '■Company of 18 from China - Mon, Feb 14, 8 pm Sonas of the Civil War "feobert Trentham, tenor - Sun, Mar 19, 3 pm Katia Skanavi. classical Van Cliburn Competition Finalist - Thur, Apr 6, 8 pm Subscription Series ■ each Adult $33. Add just $10 for a!! children grades K-12 in a family INCLUDES ALL FIVE OF THESE TOP QUALITY PROFESSIONAL ATTRACTIONS IN CULPEPER AND FOUR MORE EACH IN MANASSAS AND FAIRFAX No tickets sold for any single performance Subscribers have said " Any one event is worth the entire series price". CALL FOR DETAILED BROCHURE Culpeper 547-9741 Fauquier 347-1470 Louisa 894-5272 Madison 948-4926 Orange 854-5355 Rappahannock 937-5450 however, due in part to foul trouble. JV Coach Rhonda Jenkins thought that her girls hustled and played well, but observed that they were not the same team in the second half. “We ran out of steam, and we got into foul trouble,” said Jenkins. Page closed to within 22-17 at the end of the third quarter as Rappahannock managed only one field goal during the period. Weakley, Clinedinst and Adrianne Moore each finished the quarter with four personal fouls. Weakley fouled out with 4:46 left in the game and Rappahannock ahead 24-21. Clinedinst scored on a layup after a missed free throw by Page to put the Lady Panthers ahead 26-21 with 4:29 remaining. Page responded by running off nine straight points to take the lead for good at 30-26. Moore scored on a layup with ten seconds left to get the Lady Panthers back within a basket, but they were unable to get the ball back as Page ran out the clock. Editor’s note: The Lady Panthers JV and varsity contests against Luray on Sept. 7 ended too late to be included in this week’s edition. The Rappahannock girls play at Handley Sept. 9, with the JV game starting at 6 p.m. and the.varsity contest to follow. Cross Country team gears for rim at the states Even with tougher competition in the Bull Run District this year, Rappahannock High Cross Country Coach Reed Gillespie believes that his team can have a good season. “They can do really well,” said Gillespie, who lost five girls and five boys from last year’s team but has his top two runners returning, Beth Yowell and Mark Williams. Last year, both the girls and boys teams finished sixth in the Region B tournament. The top four in teams in the regionals advance to the state. Gillespie observed that the Bull Run District is one of the tougher districts in the state. Brentsville, in particular, should be a team to contend with. Region B is also one of the toughest in the state. Gillespie, however, likes his team’s chances. He added “the key is to get out of the regionals. 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Trott From Page A2 birds come to shore only to nest in burrows under ground. In 1893, Black-capped Petrels were carried northward by a hurricane that dropped them dead, dying and exhausted in Virginia and as far north as Massachusetts and Vermont. White-tailed Tropicbirds are over two feet long with a wingspan of three feet. These splendid divers for fish sport 16-inch tail feathers. Tropicbirds are spectacular, being all white with distinct black marks on their wings. Tropicbirds are distinctly oceanic and nest in Bermuda. The 1938 hurricane that devastated New England carried a number of these great fliers to Vermont, where they found themselves over land, certainly an alien environment. There, exhausted and starving, they died. Once inside the eye of a hurricane, there is no escape for any bird, no matter how strong a flier. I don’t know what the juvenile female Cardinal would do should a hurricane strike this part of Virginia. She would hunker down in some protected place, as she did in yesterday’s storm, I suppose. Rain is no problem for birds because their feathers are waterproof and raindrops just run off their bodies. Winds are a different matter entirely and can be destructive to bird life. The feet of most perching birds — like a Cardinal — are very strong and the grip is tight. If a bird finds a strong support to which it can cling, winds may pull and tug with no ill effect, as long as the bird can hang on to the perch. Birds have been tested by storms since they evolved from reptiles millions of years ago. If they couldn’t ride out the storm, they didn’t survive as a species to be around today. Hail storms can be much more destructive to birds than hurricanes. That is another story, however. John Trott can be reached at PO. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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Their songs combine Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Rockabilly, even Bluegrass influences. Hospital volunteer orientation planned The Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary is looking for some new volunteers to give their time and talents at Fauquier Hospital. It will host a Volunteer Orientation on Monday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Board Room. Refreshments will be served. Imagine. This 'Beautiful Board Mounted 'Double Cascade and jabot *Treatment could be in your fume in 4 zoeefsfor under $300.a>! • ‘Window &‘Bed Coverings •Accessories • A Variety cf fabrics CURTAINS S? MORE (540) 667-5710 53 West Jubal Early Dr!, JSStoiV Specific needs include men and women to work in the Emergency Room, Medical Records Department (clerical volunteers), Patient Escort Service and Thrift Shop. Anyone interested in learning more may attend the orientation session. 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• Neighbors/B3 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4, B5 •• Real Estate/B6 Countryside Section B Citizen of the Week Ellen Mustoe Home: Washington Occupation: Probation Officer Senior, Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties Accomplishments: Ms. Mustoe has been a probation officer for 20 years. She works two days a week in Rappahannock County, two days in Fauquier County and one day travelling to juvenile correction centers to visit juveniles that she works with. Prior to her current line of work, she worked for Rappahannock County Social Services. Ms. Mustoe is an active member of Washington Baptist Church. She is an inactive deacon, sings in the choir, teaches Sunday School and teaches Adult Bible Study. She is also a member of Via de Cristo (The Way of Christ), an ecumenical group that works to enhance spiritual life. Ms. Mustoe serves on the board for Rappahannock Family Guidance. She recently participated in a Weigh Down Workshop at Jeffersonton Baptist Church, a CKristian-based weight-loss support group, and lost 30 pounds. Ms. Mustoe helps her siblings look after their elderly parents, who live in Orange County. Weekend Picks Meeting scheduled The Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO will be hosting a pot luck dinner followed by an introductory meeting on Friday, Sept. 10 at the Rappahannock Recreation Center. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Interested parents and teachers are invited to attend. Please bring a side dish and drink of your choice. The PTO will provide the main course. Anyone with questions call Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597 or Jan Makela at 987-8259. Flower design program Sunday 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. Headwaters awards grant for Youth Development Program BY LINDA TARRY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In today’s fast-paced and often high stress world, teens and preteens across the country face some of the same needs and concerns. These needs can range from something as simple as lack of transportation to planned activities, to more complex social and health issues. Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, has recognized the fact that such concerns exist even within our own community. They recently were awarded a grant for $4,000 to start assessing teen needs in Rappahannock through a new Youth Development Program. Earlier this summer, members of various community groups were brought together by Headwaters to discuss challenges facing our county youth. Members of this group informally interviewed a random cross-section of our students in an attempt to find a starting point for determining what local teens see as their biggest concerns. They discovered that, among other things, teens wished for more local employment opportunities, transportation for after-school activities, and a community center. Clearly, a need was there. Headwaters decided to address this need by using the Youth Development grant to conduct a community survey of teens, pre-teens, parents, and other community members. Plans are for this survey to pinpoint major concerns for teens in the Teens are an important part of our community and their needs should be recognized. Janet Jenkins Coordinator county, which will in turn lead to a plan of action to address the needs. Janet Jenkins has been hired as the coordinator of the project. She will be assisted by two youth coordinators, Korie Alexander and Colin Treanor. Jenkins is the receptionist in the RCHS guidance office and has the advantage of already knowing a lot of our local teens. She is also the mother of three, including a recent RCHS graduate. Assistant coordinators Alexander and Treanor are both students at RCHS. Alexander is a freshmen, active in cross country, soccer, and girl scouts. Treanor is a junior, a member of the National Honor Society and active in soccer and cross country. All three are excited about the new project and voiced their different reasons for becoming involved. “The Youth Development Program is important and will hopefully give teens things to . Rappahannock News Photo/Todd Fortune YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Headwaters recently awarded a grant to start assessing teen needs in the county. Janet Jenkins, center, has been hired as the coordinator of the project. She will be assisted by two youth coordinators, Korie Alexander, left, and Colin Treanor, right. do with their time,” explained Alexander. Treanor agreed, “This needs to happen, it is a good thing for people our age to be able to do stuff.” Jenkins added, “Teens are an important part of our community and their needs should be recognized.” The three hope that several things will result from the Youth Development Program. Commented Jenkins, “I am hoping to get more teens involved in the community and activities already available here.” Alexander would like the results to include, “jobs, transportation to and from what teens want to be able to do, and more activities for them.” Treanor added that it would be nice if there was, “something for people our age to do that doesn’t cost a lot of money or involve driving a long distance.” * They plan to achieve these goals by interviewing area residents, including adults, teens and preteens (grades 5-12). The first survey was conducted during Book Day at both schools, with additional surveys of students and community members to follow. The project will conclude sometime in October. Plans are to produce a final short video, using comments from survey participants, to vocalize Rappahannock county teen needs and concerns. A plan of action will also be presented at that time, detailing what the next step in the Youth Development Program should be. If you have any comments or questions regarding the Headwaters Youth Development Program, you are encouraged to call the Headwaters office at 675-1819. Fall season opens with Twain’s Light and Dark The fall season at the Threatre at Washington, opens with a performance of “Mark Twain: Light and Dark” on Saturday Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. In this original and unusual production actor Wayne Clawson presents two sides of Mark Twain. Clawson portrays the delight of the great American writer in the bitter-sweet memories of youth and lost innocence in the Mississippi Valley, and the trials and tribulations of moving west, in particular Twain’s hilarious experience with Horace Greeley. The actor then provides a rare glimpse of the author’s “dark” or serious side, revealing Twain’s personal, though still humorously expressed, views on such subjects as patriotism, war, slavery, and the evolution of mankind. Twain scholars have given high marks to Clawson’s “personation” of Mark Twain. “Mr. Clawson’s show is a masterpiece of entertainment,” according to Dr. Everett Emerson, author of “The Authentic Mark Twain.” “Wayne Clawson is the best I have seen at pleasing an audience. His timing is exquisite,” noted Professor Carl Dolmetch, College of William and Mary. Clawson was last seen at the Theatre in Washington, in “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” and promised the enthusiastic audience then that he would return in a future season as Mark Twain. Tickets for the show on Saturday, Sept. 18 are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door. Students 18 and under pay half price. For reservations and information phone 6751253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com. Drum performance Friday Photo courtesy of Janet Kerig ' ~ The Charlottesville Community Drum Choir will be performing at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. The community is invited to bring drums and join in a jam after the performance. Admission is $5. CCDE is a group of 10 of your neighbors from Sperryville, Orange, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville and Richmond, who are sponsoring fellowship through their passion for drumming. Janet Kerig, a Rappahannock artist, will be playing bass drums. She has performed in Soil and Soul, a * collaboration with the Ki Theater in 1993 and Friends of Gaia.

Church t Activities •* . CoiCnty Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 12 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. • Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist » Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. r Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist « Pastor: Dallas Smith v 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: 4-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m., Dedication of Trinity house, coffee hour Morning Prayer II 9 a.m. Children and Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Melissa Payne weds Nathan Alan Cotton Miss Melissa Ann Payne and Nathan Alan Cotton were united in marriage on Saturday, June 26, at Trinity Baptist Church in Warrenton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Payne of Washington. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper, and the late Nelson F. Jenkins, Sr. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Payne of Sperryville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund G. Cotton of Port Jervis, N.Y. He is the grandson of Mrs. May Hollis of Groveland, N.Y. and the late Albert J. Hollis. He is also the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George P. Cotton of Columbia Center, N.Y. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor John K. Burke of Rixeyville and Hr. Jim Pruitt of Newport New s. Prelude music was performed on the piano by Miss Sarah Galentine of Remington. Mr. Carter Galentine also of Remington was organist. Mrs. Laura Craig of Lansdale, Pa. sang “God Makes No Mistakes” and “Lord, Bless Our Home.” A duet was performed by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kovalchuk of Remington. They sang “Cherish the Treasure.” The soloist and duet were accompanied by Mr. Carter Galentine on the electronic keyboard. , Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white formal length satin gown by Alfred Angelo. The designed gown featured a sweetheart front and a V in the back. The cathedral train was embellished with Madaira embroidery work, which was also on the front. It featured short embroidery sleeves and a fitted waistline, which was accented by sequins. The white waist length veil featured a band of white satin roses interspersed with miniature pearls and shells. She carried a cascading bouquet of white, burgundy, and navy blue silk roses accented with ivy, baby’s breath, tulle netting, and white pearls. The bride wore a pearl bracelet and necklace which was surrounded by diamonds. The bride chose her sisters, Mrs. Wanda Jeffries of Madison and Mrs. Sharon Dodson of Culpeper to serve as her matrons of honor. They carried a silk bouquet identical to that of the bride’s. Bridesmaids were Miss Beth Ann Cotton of Laurel, Md., sister of the groom, Mrs. Photo courtesy of Zobel's Photography Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cotton Cherylene Hammer of Glenn Allen, friend of the bridfe, and Miss Rebecca Cotton of Port Jervis, N.Y., sister of the groom. They carried bouquets of navy and white roses and rosebuds accented with ivy, baby’s breath, tulle netting, and white pearls. They all wore navy blue sleeveless, tea length gowns, which featured a V-neckline, in the front and back and was accented by a shawl type overlay trimmed with white satin and a rose in the center. The dresses also featured a fitted waistline. They all wore matching pearl necklaces and bracelets. Flower girls were Miss Brittani Dodson of Culpeper and Miss Lauren Payne of Madison, both nieces of the bride. They wore a navy blue tea length dress with a fitted bodice and a sweetheart neckline. A mini-pearl necklace and bracelet complimented their dress. They carried miniature bouquets of white and navy roses and rosebuds. They were accented with white pearls and baby’s breath. The groom chose his brother, Stephen Cotton of Laurel, Md. and George Craig of Lansdale, Pa., friend of the groom to serve as best men. Groomsmen were Keith Hollis of Geneseo, N.Y., uncle of the groom, A1 Payne of Washington, brother of the bride and Jared Hollis of Geneseo, N.Y. cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Cody Dodson of Culpeper, nephew of the bride. The bride’s mother chose a mint green one-piece dress with accenting beige shoes. Her corsage consisted of white roses accented with baby’s breath. The groom’s mother chose a pink one-piece dress with accenting white shoes. Her corsage was identical to the r bride’s mother. Miss Susan Payne -of Sperryville, cousin of the bride, attended the gu^st book. Miss Sarah Hollis of Geneseo, N.Y., cousin of the groom, handed out programs. Punch was served by Mrs. Christie Fox of Stanley and Mrs. Janet Clatterbuck of Washington, cousins of the bride. The food was served by Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington , and Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins of Culpeper, both aunts of the bride. Wedding bouquets were made by the bride and her friend, Lisa Brown of Culpeper. All corsages and boutonnieres were done by Soutter’s Flowers in Culpeper. The church and reception hall was adorned with tulle, green ivy, and white lights. This was done by Mrs. Randa Sherman and Mrs. Lola Trent, both of Remington and friends of the bride. Wedding coordinator was Mrs Karen Ellis of Castleton, cousin of the bride. Wedding photography was done by Zobel’s Photography of Rixeyville. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church on June 25. The bride is a 1989 graduate of Rappahannock High School and a 1991 graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla. The groom is a 1990 graduate of Calvary Christian Academy and a 1Q94 graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla. He is employed with Royal Vendors in Keameysville, W.Va. as a mechanical engineer. Following a wedding trip to Harper’s Ferry, W.Va., the couple is residing in Waynesboro, Pa. 1 Michelle Keyser graduated in May Michelle Sue Keyser, daughter of Pam and Donald Keyser of Alexandria graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax on May 22. She received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. A graduation celebration was held in her honor at Napoleon’s Restaurant on Waterloo Street in Warrenton. Miss Keyser plans on returning to college to work on achieving a Masters degree in rsychology. Family and friends from Michelle Keyser near and far wish Michelle the very best. Michelle’s grandmother, Mrs. Addie Keyser resides near Washington. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 _ STREET ng “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs " 1418 Oranoe Road (540)8254)937 Culpeper Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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Branch out this week when you learn more of your Creator at your local church or synagogue Sunday Tkus 1:1-1* Monday Titui 2:1-15 Tuesday Titus JsMS Wednesday Matthew S: I-20 Thursday Matthew 5:21-37 Friday Matthew 7:1-14 Saturday Matthew 7:15-2* Scnptvres Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1999 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services P 0 Bo* 0006 Charlottes vile, VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 ; The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovennc Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547*9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Sandra Gudaitis and Ludwig Stetka Sandra Gudaitis to wed L. Stetka Mr. and Mrs. James F. Gudaitis of Clearwater, Fla announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sandra (Sandy) Gudaitis to Ludwig (Lud) Stetka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Stetka of Tempe, Ariz. Miss Gudaitis is an insurance advisor for the Virginia Farm Bureau at both the Rappahannock and Warren County offices and is a practicing associate real estate broker with Sam Snead Realty in Front Royal. Mr. Stetka apprenticed with Peter Kramer in Washington in the early 1980’s and currently holds a cabij|et-maker position with Cochran’s Millwork in Bluemont. • A November wedding is planned in Florida. After the honeymoon the couple will reside in the new home that Mr. •Stetka built near Twin Falls in Flint Hill. Schultz family enjoy lunch Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason of Centreville visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz on Wednesday and they had lunch on the Skyline Drive. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Linnie Cummings of Flint Hill, who celebrated her special day on Monday, Sept. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham of Culpeper were Thursday evening visitors of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Dorothy Henry and Miss Judy Henry of Leesburg were Saturday overnight guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Sarah Brown joined the family for dinner on Saturday evening. Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill were guests Saturday of their mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. Gerald Clark of Warrenton had lunch . Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo joined her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark for dinner on Sunday evening. Happy birthday to Mrs. Emma Sue Amos of Flint Hill on Thursday, Sept. 9; to Rayner Snead on Saturday, Sept. 11 and to Mrs. Barbara Slack of Parkville, Md. on Monday, Sept. 13. Thank God-for the good rain we are getting. Have a good week and give me a call at 675-3608 when you have news items for this column. Happenings in the Castleton area At last, some rain has fallen...my wildflowers have perked up and the peaches are getting more plump by the day! Dot and Frank Warner of Castleton were on the go for the month of August. The week of the 8th, they visited friends in Warrenton, N.C. Upon their return, they attended, sadly, the funerals of two dear friends in Washington, D.C. They also visited a cousin in Arlington Hospital. Finally, they traveled to Suitland, Md. to attend the birthday celebration of a friend. On Aug. 15 they entertained family and friends at their home after the Homecoming at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. On Aug. 17 they participated with the Lions Club in Rappahannock Night at Camp Fantastic (located at the Front Royal 4-H facilities). This activity benefited a wonderful group of kids, all of whom are cancer patients. Next came a round of visits to friends and family in North Carolina and South Carolina. Following that, they attended the 23rd anniversary of the Pastorate of Rev. John R. Pendleton, of the Flint Hill Baptist Church, at his home in Flint Hill. The following day, they attended a revival “kickoff” at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Scrabble. Somehow, these energetic neighbors have also found time to put up several dozen cans of peaches, corn, and cucumber pickles. Mark your calendars...on Sept. 25, the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Bicycle Rodeo! All ages are wel Castleton By CAROLE LIPSKI 987-8588 come...a variety of activities and prizes will be offered. For more information, please call Janet Robey at 937-3615 or the company at 937-4110. Robyn Pivarnik of Castleton recently returned from a 10-day trip to Colorado Springs, Colo, to visit her aunt and uncle. While there, she visited Pike’s Peak, the Continental Divide, and Six Flags Amusement Park; went to baseball game; went horseback riding, and had many other interesting adventures. Robyn reports that she had a great time and got the sunburn and blisters—as well as the pictures—to prove it! Now that she’s rested up from her vacation, she is busily engrossed in RCHS Junior Varsity basketball practice and is looking forward to her freshman year. Do you have birthdays, anniversaries, or other exciting events coming up? Let me know, I’ll put them on my calendar and give you a call to find out more when they occur. Contact me at 987-8588 or email me at carole@trendsmedia.com. Tell us what’s going on in your corner of Castleton! Dodsons celebrated 61st Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson celebrated their 61st anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 7. Many friends and family members extend best wishes for many more to come. A reunion of the late Ernest and Neva Nicholson Dodson will be held on Sept. 19 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. “Come and bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the fellowship,” said an organizer. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Sympathy is extended to the Digges family upon the death of their son, Daniel. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Tiffany Orndoff from her friends. Tiffany celebrated her day on Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Sept. 2. The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet on Thursday, Sept: 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary Library. For more information call John Wiese at 937-9909. Have a great week! “MACINTOSH” Yankee Candles Scent of the Month 20 FINAL DAYS 20th Anniversary Storewide SALE Visit BWS through the end of the month | & register for a a FREE beautiful / fall wreath! 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Sherertz, incumbent candidate for Sheriff of Rappahannock County, at an informal gathering in the Sperryville Volunteer fire hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. Sheriff Sherertz will be available to personally meet with attendees and discuss local issues. Refreshments will be provided. Adult Education Program to begin The fall session of the Rappahannock County Adult Education Program will commence on Sept. 20. A variety of classes will be offered this year, from Conversational Spanish to Word Processing. Most classes are comprised of eight two-hour sessions and cost $40. Please call the School Board Office at 987-8773 or visit the website http://members.tripod.com/leajustine/index.htm for more information. Amissville Association to meet If you care about the Amissville community, and live in or around the village, please plan to attend the next meeting of the Amissville Area Community Association on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The scoop on Delegate Katzen In honor of “back to school”, Delegate Jay Katzen is hosting an ice cream social at Sweet T’s on Main Street in Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. Stop by and get the scoop on Katzen...the ice cream scoop, that is! Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary Library. Everyone is invited. For information call John Wiese at 937-9909. Ragged Mountain activities Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville is sponsoring the following activities and more information may be obtained about an event by calling the center at 987-3366. Saturday, Sept. 11: “From the Blue Ridge to the Bay” Second Saturday Hike Series to trails in the Shenandoah National Park adjacent to headwaters of upper tributaries of the Rappahannock River Watershed. Meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville, 9879100 between 8-8:30 a.m. Caravan to trail head of Pass Mountain/Oventop Mountain Trail along south fork of Thornton River in Hazel River subwatershed (central upper tributary subwatershed of Rappahannock. Bring food and water for self and layered clothing suitable to the weather ot the day. Back early afternoon. Hike Leader: Hunt, 987-3366. Saturday, Sept. 25: Women’s Hike Series Destination: Mary’s Rock, meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 in Sperryville between 8:30-9 a.m. and carpool to the trail head, or meet in the Panorama parking lot on U.S. 211 by 9:30 a.m. Dress according to the weather of the day and bring food/water for self. Plan to return late morning or early afternoon. Call 987-9300 for additional information. Auction planned at Amissville The Amissville Volunteer Frie and Rescue Company Inc. will host an auction on Oct. 2 at the fire hall. Please call Paul at 937-4954; JB at 937-4218 or Jack at 937-5282 for pickup of items. All appliances must work and furniture must be in good condition. Republican Rally planned An old-fashioned Republican Rally and dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at Washington Volunteer Fire Department. For people who don’t want dinner, the rally program will begin around 3:45 p.m. All events other than the dinner are free. For information call Walter Longyear at 675-3679. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate classes will begin on Sept. 22. Classes will be held on Wednesday at Ki Theatre. Junior classes will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and adult classes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call Arthur Drago 5th Dan, Sensei at 635-7554 or Betsy Toth 3rd Dan, Assistant at 349-0632. Annual reunion planned The annual Old Hollow reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. “Come and join us and bring a picnic lunch,” said an organizer. Fall sculpture class set A fall sculpture class, figure sculpture in clay, will be held for nine weeks beginning Sept. 28 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $225 and includes model and materials fees and will be taught by Charles Flickinger at the Oldway Art Center near Sperryville. For more information call 987-8718. School Choice Conference set A statewide School Choice Conference will be held Friday, Sept. 17 at Richmond Marriott. You will need to register by Sept. 10. The cost is $25 which includes lunch, registration and handouts. For more information call 804330-8331. Quilting Group to resume The Quilting Group will resume on Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Rappahannock Extension Office’s conference room. There will be instructions for beginners and help available for the more experienced. There will also be new patterns and helpful hints for all. Bring a project or just bring yourself and have fun. For additional information or for those with questions call Charlotte Laing at 937-3511. “Preserving Family Lands ” seminar “Preserving Family Lands,” by Stephen J. Small, one of the nation’s top authorities on saving land and money with conservation easements will be presented on Sept. 9. A seminar for attorneys, appraisers, accountants and realtors will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square Warrenton. That evening, Small will lead a presentation and discussion for the general public at the same location from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CLE, CPE, and CE appraiser credit will be offered for the morning session.. Those interested in attending the session for professionals may reserve a seat by calling 347-2334.

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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 for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the quality of advertised products or services We Accept 199 Rentals I Houses 40 ACRE HORSE farm in Castleton: 2 BR/2 BA recently renovated , farmhouse & 3 stall barn. Fenced pasture &: stream Available now. $975 per month. Lynn Stone. REMAX CROSSROADS 540825-1800. ext 19. NEAR WARRENTON: 4BR, 2BA home on 1 ace in center of farm. $900/mo. With room for horses, $1400/mo. 540937-5186 WASHINGTON VACharming 1 BR cottage on farm in Foot Hills of Blue Ridge Mtns Ideal for couple or single person. All appli., wood stove. W/W carpet Need vacuum cleaner. No yard work, except flower beds On paved sec road. 3 mi. from 522-211. $600 per mo + Sec. Dep Wood avail @ $60 P/U. No pets. Immed. occupancy. 540-675-3328 for appt. 89 Hunting Properties DEER AND small game hunting in NV Call 703670-9783 or e-mail www.nsa-mc.com 180 Commercial Rentals GENERAL STORE 1500 sq ft. with coolers & shelving Cash reg./machine, scales & other Also attached 3 BR apt (rented) Also 18 X 24" storage garage on 2 3 acres commercial rated 6 miles N of Culpeper on 229 & 630 540-9375623. mm Garage/ Yard Sale V_J GET CASH!!!!!! Half Price YARD SALES Call Now!!!! 540-347-4222 WWW.. timespapers. com (Times BBBBBBEEa Building Materials v___; NEW STEEL BUILDING in Crate 40^22 was $5,880 now $2,830. Must Sell! 1 -800-2920111. SOLID MAPLE AND pine bowling alley floor sections 42inx16ftx2 1/4in thick for counter tops table etc. Ex cond. $225 and up 540-3649252 / — 261 Mlsc. Wanted WANTED TO BUY Good quality wild Ginseng, top prices paidd- 540948-4787. 262 Musical instruments 2 CRUNCH 12 SPEAK ERS in custom made box. Like new, $200/FIRM. Call Thomas 540-347-1970. 273 Pet, sJ BORDER COLLIE PUPS born 7-10, 6 males, 2 females, farm raised, kid friendly, finest pedigree from working stock, started on Puppy Chow, ready Labor Day. $400. Call 540687-8844. KARELIAN BEAR DOG PUPPIES Known for bear savvy. Great companions, territorial. 540635-7575. NEED A FOSTER Home for a nice family dog. Can't keep her in rental house. Call 540-6226355 294 Giveaways V BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut 703-2950678. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 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 CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate. In business since 1982 Quick easy closings Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 LOSE WEIGHT THE Lazy Way! The incredible fat burning cookie, super natural secret formula revs up your metabolism 100% natural, high fiber Great tasting chocolate chip cookie, 1 a day watch the fat melt away. You have nothing to lose but fat guaranteed. For into, send SADE to Cookie Diet Plan, Dept 52, 13183 Lee Hwy, Washington, VA 22747 -v Real Estate For Sale V.J !■—■aagi^——■= II MADISON CO. •3 BR, 2 BA, country-home on 37 +/ac. mostly wooded, mtn., views, springs, wildlife, $256K l5+/ac., cabin, stream, w/min Nat l. Pk. $59,900. • 3BR, 3BA, Rt. 231, mtn. views. $184,500. CULPEPER CQ • 56+/-wooded ac. with road frontage, 2 parcels, less acreage avail. $119,900. Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 www.Jefferson-Land.com 410 Announcements 605 Automobiles J BMW, 1984, 325e. sDnroot. tinted windows, Pioneer stereo, JBL speakers, looks good. All maintenance records. $3,000 OBO SHARP CAR! Call Thomas, 540-347-1970 after 6:30 PM -—-\ Legal Notices v-1__ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTYH, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board-of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 4, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #99-08-03 W.L. and Mary l. Payne, Trustees, desire a Special Exception permit to create a lot of less than 25 acres by boundary adjustment between their lot of 49+ acres (Tax Map 30, Parcel 16B) and their purchase of a 32.7+ acre lot owned by Maria C. Siccardi. The boundary adjustment would leave a lot of approximately 19 acres. Property is zoned “A"Agricultural and “C"-Conservation and is located in. Hampton District Allowed under Section 170-37 of the Rappahannock County Code. • A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Fri-. day, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.0 Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 9-1, 9-8, 9-15-99_ #275213 WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? V. V J 1-800-852-4797 r V. Auctions AUCTION Sal., Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery in Amissville. We are pleased to be selling the Victorian furniture of an old Sperryville home • the contents of which hare been setting untouched for approximately the last ten years since its very elderly former owners passed away' Here's a prime opportunity to acquire old furniture in its original finish with its original hardware - come see the rare finds we ll be offering you this evening! Old Furniture Oak buffet w/bev mirror, carvings: Fancy iron bed; Slanttop pine desk, likely local. Lg. French-influenced wardrobe; Early Mission-style settee/pullout bed; Eastlake hall tree w/marble insert & umbrella pan; Oak 6-drawer serp-front tall chest w/unusual sm round mirror; Mule ear chairs. Nice side-by-side bookcase/desk; Set 7 oak pressed-back chairs. Oak 3-drawer dresser w/ lg. bev. mirror, applied carvings; Sm pntd farm table. Quartersawn oak library table w/ paw feet. Cane rocker. Out-of-the-ordinary parlor stands & many other small lables/slands; Viet armchair: Mah Queen Annestyle library table; 2 mule ear rockers. Oak tall dresser w/bev mirror; Lg round dining table AND MUCH MORE1 Accompaniments Four fine old mantels - a little more interesting than usual; Clark's 6-drawer oak spool cabinet: Sligh grandfather clock: Rishell floor model phonograph. Pine cradle; Baldwin "Acrosonic" piano; Zenith floor model radio & other old radios. Novel vertical spinning wheel; Old framed artwork/prints; Plus a group of more recent signet/numbered prints. Singer treadle sewing machine. Old mirrors. AND MUCH MORE OF THE SAME Adornments and Cariosities Old oil lamps: Elderly baskets. Oak doll dresser; Cookie jars, inc Aunt Jemima. Fostoria "American”, inc a flat pitcher w/6 tumblers. 7-pc berry bowl set. covered butter, etc: Nice brass steam whistle. Old quills: Crochet work. Oilier textiles: Selection of flow blue 4 other fine porcelain; Kids toys/other entertainments of the mid 1900s: Sir Harry, the Hairless Hor'se.' doll carnages, etc . Lots of bits/pieces old iron & tin toys; Depression glass; White House ql apple jug. AND MUCH MORE AS YET UNPACKED AND UNDISCOVERED! Modern Furniture includes a nice light wood dining suite: Drop leaf table: 4 chairs. Small server: Chiffarobe. Mirrored dressers. Lovely full size bed. Kitchen cupboard: ETC , ETC ETC. For photos and updates, check our web site: www.bpantiona.coni Bill Pavne Auctions. Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4142 va a.f0330 -E-mai/. boa gacta/wave oer Legal Notices TRUSTEE SSALE OF ROUTE 642 A/K/A 505 VIEWTOWN ROAD PARCEL#43 31A Amissville, Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated October 26th, 1994 m the original principal amount of $106,400.00, recorded in the Clerk s Office, Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 209 at page 208, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Parcel containing 3.500 acres more or less, Boundary Survey & Rearrangement of Lot Lines, Nancy R Rothrock Property, as the same is duly dedicated platted and recorded in Plat Cabinet A, slide 58: among the land records of Rappahannock County Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the ‘'Property") The sale will take place on October 1, 1999 at 12:00 noon at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $10,000.00 is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at s Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Woo aid Tonya R. Henderson-Stith, Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P A 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0088 Ref: # 12701 Ad dates: September 1, 1999 Septembers, 1999 #275195 KITCHEN & RESTAURANT: Positions available, FT/PT permanent schedule. $7-$l0 per hour with experience. Benefits & bonuses. Spitony’s Pizza 540-347-9669 We have Northern Virginia all wrapped up! Call us today! 703-689-1260 3&appaf)antiocfe j-tetos Get Into It!

EMPLOYMENT 545 Fu" T,me Employment Automotive Mechanic's Helper Warrenton Midas needs full-time mechanic's helper. Call John or Roger: 540-341-0033 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Experience Necessary. Top Salary and Incentive Pay plus benefits. Apply in person. Warrenton Foreign Car, Inc. 540-347-3470 Brown’s Woodstuff is a growing company seeking qualifier! individuals to add to our staff part-time & fulltime. We are a retail sales business specializing in handcrafted furniture reproductions. and county crafts. " We are in need of versatile, responsible and motivated individuals. * Call 540-347-2189 5 Broadview Ave Warrenton, VA . .Cable r Histaller/ .Technician Full, time, will train, hard working individual needed for in! stalling/terminating ;. voice/data cables. Benefits. Call ■ 540-364-4808 Carpenter & Laborer efor job in Marshall. | Must have own tools i & transportation. Call ■' -540-547-9732 evenings. ELECTRICIAN Full time, 2 to 4 ye&rs experience required. Residential. Benefits. 540-364-4808 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Print & Signage for nat'l clients. Deg. in Graphic Design, MAC exp. req'd. Sm. firm located 20 min. N Of Culp. Resume: FD PO Box 50 Boston, VA 22713 LIFEGUARDS YEAR ROUND All shifts needed especially daytime. Call Mariann at FAST Aquatics. (540)349-4858 NURSERY WORK PT/FT Must be able to lift and ability drive a stick shift helpful. $6.50 to start. 540-347-1677 SECRETARY/ OFFICE MANAGER Professional, wellorganized, dedicated, and efficient individual to run busy office of private school. Ability to interact with parents, students, and public, juggle busy phones and multiple tasks and maintain a sense ot humor. Excel,ent comDuter skills necessary for administrative support for Headmaster. Paid benefits and vacation. Send Resume to : WCDS P.O. Box 739, Flint Hill, Va 22627. WAREHOUSE FT helper w/ CDL, some lifting, deliveries, equip, maintenance exc. benefits pkg. Call Dave Minoi 703-361-0841 DRIVERS Nations largest Petroleum Carrier looking for qualified Drivers to join our. team Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Good working schedule & new equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • 23 years of age or older • 1 year driving experience • Class A CDL with hazmat & tanker endorsements • Clean driving & criminal record . For appointment Contact Mr. Greer at 1-800-878-7497 STAFF AUDITORS State audit organization seeks staff auditors in the Shenandoah Valley/NOVA area to conduct court audits and assist on other financial audits in a team approach. Requires daily commuting throughout this region with occasional overnight travel to other areas of the state. Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting or related work experience is required. Salary range for this position begins at $26,000 with full state benefits Send a completed state application and resume no later than September 17 1999 to: DIRECTOR OF H.R. & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS PO BOX 1295 RICHMOND, VA 23218 EOE 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 S16.00/hr. in your first year of employment! • Drivers (Class A CDL) earning potential of over $41,500 per yr. • Routing Clerk-Computer exp. req. • Now hiring day Warehouse workers, hours 7am-3:30pm. Forklift & pallet jack experience required for day & night warehouse. If you have prior warehouse experience, stand up forklift and battery operated pallet jack experience, attention to detail, good math skills, and the ability to lift 100 pounds on a regular and continuos basis, 3 years safe driving record with a solid work history. Able to work safely and calmly under pressure along with a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork you may be our candidate. Medical Benefits start day one! If you have what we need, please stop bv to fill out an application. Applications are accepted Mon.-Fri (8am-4pmj. Please Send, Fax or Email your resume to: Alliant/ Atlantic Foodservice Attn: AB 13000 Livingston Road Manassas, VA 20109 Fax:(703)331-3280 Or Call: (703) 631-6300 Ext.280 EEO/M/V/H/AA Alliant • Williams-Sonoma • Pottery Barn • Hold Everything • WILLIAMS-SONOMA, Inc., which features products from WILLIAMSSONOMA, Pottery Barn, Hold Everything, and Chambers catalogs. Our assortment includes cookware, gourmet foods, tabletop, linens, furniture, rugs, decorative accessories, and many other items. We are seeking bright, self-motivated individuals to join our Management, Sales and Stock team, in our two new stores in the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. Must be willing to work flexible hours in an extremely fast-paced environment and have some retail/stock experience. Cookware, gourmet food, tabletop, furniture, rugs, and decorative accessories experience helpful. Must have the ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs. We offer above average wages and a competitive benefit package for some positions. Please fax or send your resume to: Williams-Sonoma, Attn: M.A. Earnest, 4720 Spottswood, Memphis, TN 38117; fax: (901) 683-4290. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. • Pottery Barn • Hold Everything • Chambers • The Perfect Gift ♦..Anytime ► = UMMHSTK/ i “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage Obituaries Daniel Digges Amissville resident Daniel Michael Digges. 18, of Amissville died on Monday, Aug. 30 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born on Feb. 9, 1981 in Rappahannock County. He was a 1999 g aduate of Rappahannock High school. He is survived by his parents, Arthur Henry Digges Jr. and Cheryl Ann Digges of Amissville; two brothers, Christopher Arthur Digges of Andrews AFB, Md., Jonathon Dudley Digges of Amissville; two sisters, Debbie Wade and Leslie Nelen, both of Virignia Beach. Other survivors include his paternal grandfather, Arthur Henry Digges Sr.; paternal grandmother, Cynthia Digges; maternal grandmother, Eleanor L. Stone and maternal grandfather, Howard Stone. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Moser Funeral Home Chapel by Randy Minter THE GOOD WITH THE BAD If desperate times call for desperate measures, shouldn't happiness be recognized with a measure of gratitude? There seems to be such a high expectation of health and tranquility on the part of human nature that we may tend to take these things for granted when they prevail. When things begin to go awry, however, there is no shortage of.prayer with the intention of putting things right. The fact is, though, that we should take the good with the bad. and recognize them in equal fashion. As Kahlil Gibran once wrote: “You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance”. Gratitude is a great healer because it offers us a return on our well-being in the present, a way of storing memories and building strength for when life doesn't turn our way. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we know it's not easy dealing with the death of a loved one - and then handling all the details. That's why we urge you to rely on our competence, so you have one less worry in the midst of a hard time. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue) 24 hours a day. “Ordinarily when a man in difficulty turns to prayer, lie has already “tried every other means of escape. ” - Austin O'Malley in Warrenton with the Rev. Jon Heddleston. Interment was in the family cemetery at Amissville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rappahannock High School Athletic Association, do Henry Digges Jr., 497 South Poe’s Road, Amissville, Va. 20106. Edgar Williams Born in county Edgar Francis Browning Williams, 82, of Front Royal died Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Sept. 3 at Maddox Funeral Home with the Rev. James Burke and Elder James Yates. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mr. Williams was horn Dec. 3, 1916 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Ruth Ann Williams. He was employed by Old Virginia Packing Company for 10 years and retired from the Town of Front Royal after 25 years. He was a member of Willis Chapel Church at Huntly. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Alma Elizabeth Pullen Williams; a daughter, Melinda Williams Putnam and husband Ted of Front Royal and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Henry, Mike Noble, Ralph Murphy, Glenn Murphy, Mike Gillespie and Tony Pullen. Wanda Long Browntown resident Wanda Jane Long, 38, ol Browntown died Sunday, Sept 5 at her residence. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Andrews and Rev. Bobby Whetzel officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Chapel Cemetery in Huntly. Mrs. Long was born June 4, 1961 in Warren County, a daughter of Archie D. Bailey Jr. of Washington and Jane Bailey of Front Royal. She was a housewife and mother. Surviving with her parents, are her husband Richard Long; a son Samuel D. Long ol Browntown; a god-daughter Shawnacee Wilkerson of Front Royal and three brothers Archie D. “Arch” Bailey III Donald A. Bailey and Daniel M. Bailey, all of Front Royal. Pallbearers will be Sam Davis Jr., Steve Long, Guy Clatterbuck Jr., Charles Clatterbuck, Archie Bailey III and Daniel M. Bailey. The family will -receivt friends on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memori al contributions may be mads to Warren County Habitat foi Humanity Inc., P.O. Box 323 Front Royal, Va. 22630. Oratorio Society to begin rehearsals The Front Royal Oratorio Society will begin rehearsals foi its 1999-2000 season on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church at 115 Luray Avenue in Fronl Royal. Prospective new members are welcome, no auditior required. “All are invited to come and join singers from a six county area,” said an organizer. George Amos, Music Director, promises an enjoyable seasor for singers and audiences alike. The first concert will feature Advent/Christmas music from composers throughout the cen turies. In the spring, the proposed feature work will be Car Orff’s spectacular and ever-popular Carmina Burana. For more information call 622-6974. Depends® to Your Door If you have MEDICAID or other insurance, 7 you may be eligible to get these products at no cost! Call for a FREE sample. Home Care Delivered, Inc. j • AH major credit caids accepted •Nationwide Seiviae 800-565-5644 |CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME; "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager If It's Out There... We Will Find It! We may look small but we think We can find any Pontiac - GMC Truck product you're looking tor - if you k can't find it on our lot, we Kk can find it inside our office. 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Boston General Store reopens The Boston General Store which has been the heart of our community for over 60 years has reopened after a short closure. Mrs. Ada Alexander, the last proprietor, passed away in early summer, and her children not wanting to continue the business had put it up for sale,and it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Woodard. Mr. Woodard is a retired BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987*8802 state trooper and they plan to carry the same tradition as previous owners. Folks in and around this community are sure pleased to see the store running again. Griffinsburg resident Mrs. Sallie Slaughter, an employee of Second Bank and Trust, as Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President has been selected to chair the Piedmont United Way for this year’s campaign, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 14 and runs through Nov. 19 with a goal of $600,000. Good luck Mrs. Slaughter. Quite a number of family members attended the W.B. Dennis reunion which is held annually, this year the meeting was at the Malvern Club House in Madison on I.iimi.iiiirili.i Aug. 29. Any boys in our area attending the first through fifth grade, who are interested in boys scouts and have not already done so please call Cubmaster Joe Peregory at 937-6163 to sign up. Belated birthday wishes to “over the hill” plus, Ruth Peregory, who celebrated on Wednesday and Clinton Cubbage, whose day was Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark and Joe Peregory were Sunday guests of their brother, Joel Peregory and children in Winchester. There will be a membership mixer meeting for the Windmore Foundation for Arts, here at their Griffinsburg setting on Friday, Sept. 10 from 5 until 7:30 p.m., so be sure to come out for a delightful evening. Friday, Sept. 10 is a special day for three couples as they share the day in observance of their wedding anniversaries, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford Road and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cubbage. May our Lord bless you with many more years together. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Krystal and Jacob and Jennifer Peregory dined at Logan’s Restaurant in Manassas on Sunday evening. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Monday afternoon guest of Mrs. Ray Frazier. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Atkins accompanied by Mrs. Leanna Wharton motored to Warrenton and visited Miss Lucile Atkins, Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mr. Edmund Burke, all residents at Oak Springs Nursing Home. Woodville residents entertain, travel Ray and Barbara Ann Scherer drove to Flint Hill on Sunday to dine at the Four and Twenty Blackbirds as the guest of Bill and Linda Dietel. They had a delicious lunch despite the downpour. Guests during the week of June Clark and Misty Hitt were Mildred Timbers, Myrtle Falls, Rena and Richard Burke, Merle Daczewitz, Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, and Billy and Nina Fox. June Clark attended church again this Sunday. This week she not only walked up the handicap ramp with her walker, but also halfway down the aisle within the church. Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke had dinner Saturday evening with Michele’s parents, John and Debbie Suche in Culpeper. Debbie nad just returned from a weeks visit to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she visited friends and family. Audra Crawford’s visitors over the weekend were Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill and Opie, Charles Ray and Elizabeth Crawford of Sperryville. Daniel and Bessie Norman spent the past week at Colonial Beach. On Saturday they sat in on a gospel sing at the outdoor pavilion. They enjoyed dining at Willey’s restaurant. We, all around Woodville are thankful for the much needed rain. Dennis had brought us approximately 3.5 inches by Monday afternoon and it was still raining. It is nice to see water in the rivers again instead of bare rocks. For lack of news, I would like to share with you a funny joke I recently heard. It goes like this. L. Cummings celebrated 92nd Mrs. Linnie Cummings celebrated her 92nd birthday on Monday at her home. Joining her for a birthday party were Rev. and Mrs. Phil Bailey, Rayner and Lois Snead, Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth, Janet Eastham and Betty Klise. We wish her a very happy belated birthday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have homecoming services on Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Divers, a former pastor, of Cloverdale as guest speaker. A covered dish dinner will follow the service at the fire hall. The public is cordially invited. Miss Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. was a Monday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Mrs. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. has returned to her home after spending a week in the home of Erie and Thelma Crane. Kristy Johnson of Amissville spent from Friday until Sunday as a guest of Nikki Calisto. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet on Thursday evening, Sept. 9 SEP. 17, 18, 19, 1999 MANASSAS VIRGINIA IN PRINCE WM. CO. SW OF WASH. DC 350 ARTISANS from 34 states & Canada NEW! Buy Sugarloaf crafts online at www.craftsonline.com I DAILY ADMISSION $7.00 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY 10-6 i Under 12 & Parking FREE * Craft Demonstrations Entertainment • Delicious Food • 70% under roof No pets please * Strollers not recommended DMKICTIONS: Take 1-66 to VA 28 S. (Exit 53). Take I VA 234 S. through town to fairgrounds on right eExit From 1-95 take Exit 152 to VA 234 N. Stay on VA 234 N. for approx. 15 mi. to fairgrounds on the left. Dmkfkstinl ml (703) 361-5542 ■-V V:: i Z? ■ Fairgrounds DISCOUNT ADMISSION COUPONS AVAIUBU AT GIANT, FROM OUR WEBSITE OR CALL 800-210-9900 T SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN WORKS, INC. • www.sugarloaffrafts.com 1 ./ A box marked “June’s News Box” will be placed this week at Mary’s Little Shop in Woodville. It will be under the porch of the old garage. You may leave your items in this box or call Rena Burke at 9873330 or June Clark at 9878827. at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Homer and Artis East. Doris Dawson and Mary Smith of Front Royal were Thursday visitors of Mrs. Edna Lillard. Sunday guests < were Mark and Diane Graves and Edith Graves. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service at 11 a.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday with Robert O. Goff preaching. The public is welcome. Plan now to attend homecoming services <at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. Details to follow. Mrs. Barbara Gentry will be the guest speaker at the Sperryville United Methodist Church during the absence of the pastor on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 11:15 a.m. Real Estate Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Joseph Fleming and wife to Raymond J. Holland and others, lots 1-4, section F, plat 6, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $22,000. Benjamin D. Tucker Executor to Samuel W. Hopper and wife, 155.7353 acres, Wakefield District. $260,000. Edmund S. Bittinger and wife to Demarish Miller and other, trustees, 45.7340 acres, Hawthorne District. $550,000. Ann C. Kauffmann to Phillip J. Kardis and wife, 2 acres, Wakefield District. $204,900. John D. Rosenberger and other to Steven D. Robinson and wife, 51.2557 acres, Jackson District. $178,500. Werner Krebser to Marlin F. Rekow and wife, 30.4502 acres, parcel 1-B1, Wakefield District. $785,000. William Bradley Williams and wife to Thomas Leake and wife, 5.134 and 1.443 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. SperryvIUe Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office In SperryvIUe. Older 2-story, 10 room and bath home, updated with central heat, added insulation plus more. $89,000 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 fit 987-8146 ELEGANT VICTORIAN in Town of Washington. Latge rooms, high ceilings, generously sized entry hall with grand staircase, superb location and landscaping on neariy 2 acres near historic Town Hall and other vintage homes. Call for an appointmqit to view. $295,000 HIGH ON A HELL sets this very large brick Rambler with two full baths up and a full finished basement with bath. Excellent condition throughout. Several well maintained outbuildings plus a guest/tenant house, all on 12 acres reached by paved drive. $279,900 INTERESTING CONT EMPORARY with many unusual features and various outbuildings on 14 pleasing acres of meadows, woods, and streams. $219,900 RIVERSIDE FARMHOUSE, very charming with 1.2 acres on north fork of the Thornton near Sperryville. This type of property is hard to find! . $134,900 Real Estate III iv Si I lie I Ik'.iut I’.mMim', - ,,| |„ 'JN \\.lshumii >ii, \ irmm.i As A Leader in Home Construction We are pleased to offer you a choice in building... you can now have FOREMOST build you a MODULAR HOME or a “CUSTOM" PAltfEfJTRD home r Buy direct from a major builder & SAVE. r 1 Do-It-Yourselfers & builders, please bring your floor plans and allow us to help design & bid on your project. r SERVICE... No other company can offer you so much. 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