Rappahannock News, October 20, 1999

50 cents Tt-IT 122nd Year ... No. 42 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1999 www.timespapers.com I i Rapp Briefs “Am I Blue?” Recent paintings by Margaret Novak will be on display at the Middle Street Gallery until Oct. 24. See Story, Page A4 Land Use deadline draws near - Nov. 1 Land use and revalidation forms have been mailed. If you are in the program and have not received these forms please contact the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue’s office. Revalidation forms need to be signed and returned by Nov. 1, 1999. Should you have questions call 675-3513 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday hours for voter registration The Registrar’s Office will be open for absentee registration on Saturday, Oct 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, please contact Nancy Newlin at (540) 675-3739. Gateway Committee plans meeting The Sperryville Gateway Committee will hold a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Amissville Association plans picnic for Oct. 24 The Amissville Area Community Association invites all Amissville area residents to attend a “Meet Your Neighbor” picnic on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p m. at Payne’s Auction House on Lee Highway. Please bring a covered dish, a folding chair and join your neighbors for an enjoyable afternoon. Happenings in Rappahannock • Oct. 20: regular meeting of the Rappahannock Planning Commission has been canceled due to no pending business. Next meeting will be held Nov. 17. • Oct. 20: ARB meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. Agenda items include three sign applications and an application for the base construction for the George Washington bust. • Nov. 1: Rappahannock Board of Supervisors to meet at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. . : Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Fall foliage Photo courtesy of T.C Pellegatta Jr. © Old Rag from Thornton Hill Farm on a crisp October morning. L J Education — forum topic By Brian Minter Rappahannock News Staff Writer Education was the topic at a “Meet the Candidates” forum last week. The non-partisan forum, held at the high school last Wednesday night, was endorsed by several local groups, including the Rappahannock County Education Association. Candidates for the Board of Supervisors spent two hours answering school-related questions from voters and educators. The forum was low-key and the participants remained civil in their discussion of school issues. Turnout, however, was low — only about 65 people showed up for the event. “I was sorry about the attendance,” remarked Association secretary Mary Jane Cappello afterwards. Cappello said the turnout might have been affected by the relatively high number of such events lately. “A cou supervisor Roger Welch could not attend, but sent copies of his responses to the Education Association’s questions. Some of the issues raised included new revenue sources for the schools, arts and athletics programs in the county, and the relationship between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board. Several high school students (from Mrs. Grimes’ government class) attended the forum. Overall, they gave the candidates good marks. “I liked hearing their views on athletics,” said senior Frank Para tore, who said that the forum included a good sample of the candidates’ thoughts. “I think they have a good general idea,” said senior Sandra Oliver, discussing the candidates’ grasp of highschool issues. But “until you actually go through the high school you can’t really know what the problems are. I nntror coa fKn onnorxncnrc u/allnno1 Qrminrl tVwa Kollo +ollr_ pie oi people suggested they got forum-ed out,” she said. Most of the candidates running for Supervisor seats attended the event. Only two of the seats, in the Hampton and Jackson districts, are contested (see boxes). Incumbent candidate Pete Estes, running unopposed in the Piedmont District, attended the forum, as did current Board chairman Bob Anderson, whose opponent did not attend. Incumbent Wakefield District Number of Voters There are 4,305 eligible voters, 831 in the Hampton District, 876 in the Jackson District, 753 in Piedmont, 875 in Stonewall-Hawthorne District, 349 in the Chester Gap precinct, and 621 in the Flint Hill precinct. ing to students.” A number of county teachers were in attendance as well. One elementary school teacher (who preferred not to be named) said that she felt some of the older canaidates seemed a little out of touch. “The school is different now from when they went there and when their children went there,” she said. “It’s a different world right now.” Jackson District One of the two contested Supervisor’s races is in Jackson District, as challenger Jack Atkins attempts to unseat incumbent Board member. Ron Frazier. Both men attended the education forum. A third candidate, Donald Brown, did not attend. • Ron Frazier talked about getting more money from the state for Rappahannock County schools, and not expanding programs like arts and athletics with the school system’s current limited funds. Frazier also stood up for the sometimesunpopular state-mandated Standards Of Learning. “The SOL’s should not be seen as an unfunded mandate,” Frazier said. “I can’t see why knowing what century Abraham Lincoln was elected president is an unfunded mandate. Over the years too many touchy-feely things have entered the curriculum.” Jack Atkins promised to go over the school budget line by line, and talked about returning home economics to the schools. On funding issues, he discussed trying to get lottery profits from the state, and possibly enacting a county alcohol and tobacco tax to pay for education expenses. Atkins also sounded an optimistic note, saying that his two daughters graduated from Rappahannock County schools and went on to college. “This tells me that Rappahannock graduates can succeed,” he said. Hampton District The field of Hampton District candidates is crowded, with four men running for the seat being vacated by current board member Michael Massie. All four attended the education forum last week, and sounded off on issues ranging from finance to band class. • Jim Oyster won the “most original” idea award for his suggestion that the county school system could raise money (and get “attention around the world”) by starting a local, privately-funded education radio station and broadcasting on the internet. Besides voicing strong support for technology education and the internet, Oyster also said that as a parent of five school-age children he knows that “not every wish, every desire, every monetary demand can be met.” • Bryant Lee, a current member of the county School Board, showed off his familiarity with school issues and problems, returning repeatedly to the upcoming burdens that will be placed on the system by the state-mandated Standards Of Learning. Lee also said that athletic programs in the elementary schools should be extended, and the Board of Supervisors and the School Board need to work more closely together. • William “Yogi” Bear, a former airline captain, said that school resources were limited, and he felt there was too much spending by the current board. Bear stressed the importance of using volunteer and parent groups to help raise school funds. • Chris Bird explained what his main agenda items would be as a Supervisor paember, namely, improving the teacher/student ration in primary school, more emphasis in vocation and technical education and increased effort for college preparatory classes. Bird also suggested seeking more money from the state for school needs. “The job at hand is to get the surplus in Rappahannock back to the communities,” he said. ▼ Kreyling provides amended Mercantile complex plans BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Responding to concerns about the demolition of historic structures, David Cole withdrew demolition plans for parts of the Mercantile Building and replaced Charlottesville architects McDonough & Partners with local builder Peter Kreyling. At the Washington Town Council meeting of Oct. 13, Kreyling provided a drawing and letter detailing revised plans for the Sunnyside Farms Market Place. As described in the letter, revised plans scale down the changes and include addition of a porch and new fencing to the Mercantile Building; removal of additions to the Kramer cottages, leaving the original cottage and smokehouse; reenclosing the smokehouse with windows on its east side; addition of a trellis and patio between the cottage and smokehouse; replacing the concrete steps of the Clopton House with wooden steps as ir .he original design; and remc J of the shed roof over Eileen Day’s entrance and addition of a porch that matches the design of the south side porch. The Town Council briefly reviewed the latest submission, and Town Attorney John Bennett suggested that it was not sufficiently See COUNCIL, Page A8 Foster, earns re-certification asaCGT Frances A. Foster, CGT, Treasurer, Rappahannock County, has earned a recertification as a Certified Governmental Treasurer from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the Division of Frances A. Foster Continuing Education at the University of Virginia. Candidates are certified after accumulating one hundred continuing education credits. Certification typically takes a minimum of three years to complete and requires attendance at educational workshops, seminars, classes, and lectures. To maintain their certification, candidates must complete an additional sixty hours of continuing education within four years. Frances A. Foster, CGT, has successfully completed these additional requirements and has been awarded re-certification by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. The certification program was designed to advance the professionalism of local officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Local government requires special skills, knowledge, and a high level of professional competence. The certification program articulates professional standards and regulations and ensures that local officials maintain those standards. Educational programs keep local officials current on new technologies, legislative changes, and constituency relations. Additional information about the certification is available from Albert W. Spengler, Program Administrator, at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, (804) 982-5518. Ms. Foster is a native of Rappahannock County and has served as Treasurer since 1973. t

Flicker makes most of life spent on a vertical plane 1 [Editor’s note: This is the first part in a threeweek series on the flicker.] The flicker is the most horizontal of all woodpeckers. Other species in this family exist in an up- _ and-down world and, All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott _J _: J delectable in them. I do remember Ogden Nash’s little poem about ants when I look at the frantic goings-on at the entrance to an ant colony. The poem ends with, “Would you be «A ill vavv|/i/ iv/i uic ui^ivci, me to uiotuitujr on the vertical. These handsome woodpeckers spend much of their time on the ground, feasting on ants. By exploiting the habit of members of an ant colony to attack any foreign object introduced into their underground city, the flicker can easily scoop large numbers of ants into his mouth. The flicker waddles across the ground on his short woodpecker legs until he discovers an ant nest. He pokes his long sticky tongue deep into the nest, ants attack, and the flicker withdraws his long tongue and swallows a whole mouthful of ants, formic acid and all. I have never tasted ants, so don’t know what the flicker finds so vuim uuu |/iuviu formic acid?” The lack of calm placidity keeps me at a distance from a teeming ant nest; it has the opposite effect on a hungry flicker. In a study of the stomach contents of flickers, one researcher counted 3,000 ants. What kind of patience and skill did it take to count that many partially digested ants? Other than the flicker’s appetite for ants, he is like other members of the woodpecker family in the stiff tail feathers that he uses as a prop on tree trunks. He also possesses a remarkable skull, thick but spongy, that can absorb the shocks of vigorous pecking on tree trunks; this pounding is driven by powerful neck muscles. Legs are short and strong, and there are two toes in front and two behind. This physical feature is termed “zygodactyl” by ornithologists; an impressive term. Zygotactyl toes are an excellent arrangement for clinging to tree trunks. Non-woodpeckers, such as robins and cardinals, also have four toes, but they are arranged with three in front and one behind. This works well for perching cross-wise on a limb or hopping on the ground. Flickers also eat insects that they dig out of tree trunks like other woodpeckers. Remarkable hearing enables them to detect the larva or beetle moving around within the tree trunk or limb and know exactly where to drill for a meal. Fruits and berries of all kinds also make up a large part of the flickers’ diet (when they are not feasting on ants, that is). Dogwood, pokeberry, viburnum, and sourgum berries are eaten in large quantities, along with mulberries, blackberries, blue berries, and the fruit of the Virginia creeper. In October, flickers in the north begin to move south in large numbers. This migration is timed to coincide with when fruits and berries are most brilliantly colored. Reds, blues, and yellows attract the flickers, which gobble up the fruits, digest their nutrients, and expel the seeds, thus planting them for future autumnal meals. Flickers are found throughout the United States anywhere there are trees. They are, after all, woodpeckers. Because of this wide distribution, controversy and confusion have swirled around the taxonomy (species and family relationships) of flickers like autumn leaves caught in a whirlwind. Until the settlement of the Midwestern prairies — and tree planting by homesteaders where there had been none — this was not so complex an issue for ornithologists. The flicker seen in the west has salmon-red wing linings (or shafts) and the male sports a red mustache. This bird was called the red-shafted flicker and was considered a separate - species from the yellow-shafted flicker that occurs in the east. The eastern bird has yellow wing linings and the male has a black mus^ tache, plus a red crescent on the back, of his head, which the red-shafted, flicker lacks. Both the red- and the ye^l-, low-shafted flickers have a bold, black; crescent across the upper breast. • ,v There is yet a third flicker! This one, called the gilded flicker from his yellow wing linings, inhabits the arid’ Southwest and excavates a nest cavid ty in the giant Saguaro cactus. The. male gilded flicker has a red mustache like the red-shafted flicker and; is brown on the head like that bird; To make matters more complex, the’ gilded flicker has yellow wing linings like the eastern flicker. s Ornithologists considered them to4' be three separate species. It accepted that two distinct species - cannot interbreed and produce' young. For instance, the chickadee and titmouse do not interbreed, even though they are very closely related;1 So far, so good. Panther Pause: news on brief BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School Systems • Students at RCES were treated to a unique musical performance by a Gourd Orchestra last Tuesday. The instruments were all created from gourds and the incredible rhythms produced were amazing. This program coincided r with our Artist in Residency program in which students are creating, among other things, musical instruments from “found objects”. • Headwaters Mini-Grants were awarded at both schools at last week’s faculty meetings. Recipients were: Jennifer Deal, Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Pearl Barron, First Grade Elect WOODWARD For Sheriff A man of integrity, experience, dedication and good judgement. I will be a full-time sheriff, serving all of the citizens of Rappahannock County and making decisions that will best serve the county and the sheriffs office. Your Vote On Tuesday November 2,1999 Would Be Greatly Appreciated AUTHORIZED BY JOHN H. 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Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock MpjR^?!X)^k»^9AVashington^jignia^2747^^^^^^^ teacher, Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt, RCES Art teacher, RCES Third and Fourth grade teachers, Mrs. Andra Logan, RCHS Transition teacher (and her Aide, Mrs. Judy Atkins), Mrs. Janet Long, RCPS Visiting teacher, Mrs. Patty Hottinger, RCES Preschool teacher (and her Aide, Mrs. Linda Clark), Mrs. Liz Purcell, RCMS Math teacher, and Mrs. Jenny Stanley, RCMS English teacher. • Mr. Peter Kreyling, Headwaters Board member and Mini-Grant Committee Chairman presented the awards. Each recipient received a framed certificate as well, which was produced by Headwaters Executive Director, Mrs. Linda Tarry. Congratulations to everyone. • Mrs. Jennifer Deal, RCES Kindergarten teacher reports that Kindergarten Students at RCES were treated to a field trip to Williams Orchard in Flint Hill recently. Mr. Eddie Williams and Mr. Greg Williams gave the students a tour of the orchard and then provided each with a onehalf peck bag which they were allowed to fill with apples that they picked themselves...a very generous gesture! Many thanks for this wonderful experience. • The RCES Book Fair is in progress now and will continue until Oct. 25. If you and your children have not had an opportunity to stop by, please do so at your earliest convenience. This is one of the major fund raisers for our Library, so your purchases are greatly appreciated. Also, if you have an afternoon to spare and would like to help with the Book Fair, Mrs. Aney Massie, Librarian, and her assistant, Mrs. Shannon Swain, would especially welcome volunteers in the afternoons. Our younger children visit the Book Fair fVnin 1 _Q nr> moof si n-»4- <«■ important that adults be present to help them make wise choices. If you can spare an afternoon or an entire day, please call Mrs. Massie or Jan Makela at 987-8259. • Last week Mrs. Martha Kidwell, RCES Secretary Extraordinaire, was surprised with a special LAND USE Land use and revalidation forms have been mailed. If you are in the land use program and have not received these forms please contact our office. Revalidation forms need to be signed and returned by November 1, 1999. If you have any questions call 540-675-3513 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. birthday celebration at RCES. Mrs. Kidwell has touched the lives of so many people in this school community, and we are all very grateful _— _ for her kind A * 3 presence, patience and hard work. • Don’t forget the RCHS Community Band Concert at Country Manor on Oct. 23. This will be a performance you will not want to miss. If you have a question about this performance or any band function, please call Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, at 987-8259 or Mr. John Wiese, Booster President, at 937-9909. • Don’t miss the RCHS Pep Band at the Cross Country District Meet on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Call RCHS at 987-8575 for directions to the course. Mi You re Invited! £ffyUj/fsyi4y '{Jwf/i/tiY .•>'' evA t v W> v &/: /A //# Brown’s Wood Stuff’s Annual \ Fall I Candle Evening Enjoy the Scents of the Season and Save on All Candles and Candle Accessories. Special Savings ~ Refreshments Door Prizes ItltOWiX’S WOOI> STUFF s<7/'///</ l/.»// Omtlih/ V,/ hiniilwr. Warm mo\ ^ Hi k!\ u « V . \\ im nli'ii • ( ■> 40) 14 7 2 I NO • \| 11, U’ 11, | 11. U'-O, s.n. O-N. Sun. 12-0 • Many thanks to all RCES Volunteers who so generouslyprepared food fpr the PTO Teacher Dinner on Conference Nicrht Manv have very little time to • eat and they are all so;. appreciative of this wonderful gesture. r • If you enjoyed the Renaissance Dinner last December and ) would like to attend ^ again this year, or . Al if you would like to come for the first time, pleaseJ mark your calendars fbr aaturaay, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. The-' evening is^ sure to • put you-' in the hah iday spirit. Watch for further, details. • . ^ PTO Jewelry Sale. was kicked off last week, and you may be; approached by a PTO member \ asking you to make a purchase. We are hoping that this wit! be a major fund raiser for the organization, so that we do not have to plan a lot of smaller projects. If you support this concept and would like to make a purchase or help with sales, please call Mr. Jimmy Swindler, PTO President, at 987-8597. Thank you for participating in whatever capacity. • Did you know? • Did you know that Mrs., Karen Alexander and Mrs. Corinne Smith, RCES Special Education teachers, are C6Leaders of a Cadet Girl Scout Troop in Rappahannock, when they are not teaching? • Mr. Holly Pendleton, RCPS Technology Specialist, is a member of the Rappahannock Lion’s Club and actively supports their community projects when he is not waist deep in a school technology crisis? • We are so proud of our staff! Here’s hoping that all of you have a wonderful fall weekend, and that you try to think of other ways that you can volunteer to make our community a better place. Wakefield happening: BY LORI FERREIRA r ’ Admissions Coordinator • With Halloween fast! approaching, Mrs. Kipi; Shafran and Mrs. Kathy Nilantook their pre-school, pre-! kindergarten and kinder-! garten students, along with; many of their parents, on a> field trip to Muskrat HavenFarms in Amissville onj Tuesday. The children wepe* treated to a hay ride apd! “shadow house” and were ab}e| to pick pumpkins from tilej pumpkin patch. • Students are preparing] for Homecoming at WCDS. .Inj Homecoming tradition, stu-1 dents will have special activi-! ties during “Spirit Week”, Nov.| 2 through Nov. 6, culminating; with the Homecoming Darlce1 for the Prep School. • The first Wakefield; Classic Golf Tournament will* be held this Friday, Oct. 22, .at! the Fauquier Springs Countj^y! Club in Warrenton. A hole in; one on par three wins a new' car!

Jeanne Frink is movie extra “You’re in the movies”, the director of photography of the recentlyshot feature film, The Contender told Jeanne Frink, upon being introduced to her on the movie set in Richmond. Jeanne was completing five days of shooting in the State Capitol and the Federal Court of Appeals in Richmond. She had been selected to serve as an aide to Senator Hanson, the lead female character, played by actress Joan Allen, during a congressional hearing. For one entire day, the camera was aimed at Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Barbara C. Wayland MOVIE EXTRA: Jeanne Frink who is the Assistant Manager at the Faith Mountain Store in Sperryville was recently a movie extra in Richmond. Jeanne as she sat at a table to the right of Miss Allen. Dennis Maloney, the director of photography, recognized Jeanne from the rough-cut film of the scene that had been photographed under his direction. Jeanne, wife ^f the mayor of Jewell Hollow in Page County, at first was hesitant to take time form the Faith Mountain Store during the busy autumn season. “Go ahead”, said Faith Mountain co-owner Martin Woodward, “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’ll keep the doors open while you’re playing movie star.” ' “It was very interesting.” Jeanne Frink said in an interview. “We were instructed to bring five changes of clothing with us. The first day, a person from wardrobe had to approve each change. One morning they wanted me in a gray suit, which I didn’t have with me. I was sent to the wardrobe trailer and fitted with one of their choosing.” “Each morning I had to go through makeup and hair styling. Because of my role as an assistant to Miss Allen’s character, the hair stylist was instructed to give me a severe look, which he did; either straight down the sides or pulled completely back.” Asked about the working conditions on the set, Mrs. Frink said: “I learned that movie people work hard. The first morning, we had to be on the set at 6:30. In the first four days of shooting, I clocked 42 and a half hours, with time out for lunch. Lunch was also interesting. There were two lines: One for the crew and Screen Actors Guild members, the other one for we peon extras. My husband, who was working under the SAG contract, went through the crew/SAG lunch line, with a great selection of salads and meat/foul/fish choices, then would bring his tray out to sit with me. Our food selection was much more limited. Another difference between the SAG extras and the “ordinary” extras was pay: My husband’s pay was $13 an hour, time-and-half after eight hours, double time after ten. I was paid a straight $5.15 an hour.” Was it worth taking time from Faith Mountain Store to be a featured extra in a movie? “I had a wonderful time. Martin was right: It was a once-in-a-life-time experience. Everyone was very nice to me. Extras are not allowed to speak to the principals (stars) unless spoken to. Miss Allen was very pleasant to me on the set and spoke to me occasionally. She is a fine actress. Time and time again she would repeat her lines flawlessly, after someone else had flubbed theirs.” Would she take time away from the Faith Mountain Store again to be a movie extra? “Perhaps, but next time I would want to work under the SAG contract and at least make expenses. My short peek at the movie business was fun, but I’m glad to be back at my job at Faith Mountain,” she added. The Contender stars Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Sam Elliott and is written and directed by Rod Lurie. Release is scheduled for fall, 2000. Vote Frank Warner For School Board "A Man You Know - A Man You Can Trust" Stonewall - Hawthorne Knowledge Following his formative years in Rappahannock County, where he attended the Scrabble Elementary School, Mr. Warner continued his education in the public schools of the District of Columbia and Peters Business College where he received an Associates degree in Business Administration. Graduate studies include courses taken at American University, George Washington University and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Graduate School. In addition, Mr. Warner has completed numerous professional seminars in the fields of economics, government and public resource management and analysis. He has demonstrated his personal commitment to education and public schools by his involvement as a previous President of Home and School, and Vice President of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA), where he served as Chairman, Budget and Finance Committee. In Rappahannock County, Mr. Warner has served on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee on School Facilities. He is involved in the Mentoring program and conducts a weekly chess clinic at the Elementary School; is a volunteer with the Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE) program; and has served as a substitute bus driver since 1989. Firm Commitment to OUR Community Frank Warner is an active member of the Rappahannock Community and is engaged in our local county affairs. For example: President of the Library Board of Trustees Member of Rappahannock State Scenic River Advisory Board Past President of Rappahannock LIONS Club, earning "Presidential Excellence Award" Chairman, Rappahannock County Equalization Board (1992) Planning Committee, Woodville Bicentennial Celebration and County Festival Member, Rappahannock Historical Society Rappahannock News "Citizen of the Month" February, 1998 County Sheriffs Office "Shop With A CopHabitat for Humanity, Rappahannock County Supporter of Castleton Volunteer Fire Department Member Middle Virginia Criminal Diversion Board THE CITIZENS OF THE STONEWALL- HAWTHORNE DISTRICT DESERVE TO BE WELL REPRESENTED - WE CAN COUNT ON FRANK! Experience Over 30 years of dedicated federal civil service, the final 20 of which was spent in the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from where he retired in 1984 as a Senior Program and Budget Analyst, gives your candidate the experience and abilities to serve you effectively on the School Board. He has the skills to make recommendations on whether to continue, reduce or eliminate ongoing programs, and whether to adopt or create new initiatives. Frank developed strong leadership skills and the ability to think on his feet early in life, as a highly decorated combat soldier (machine gunner), 7th Division, 32nd Infantry Regiment, Korea. He is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. He has served his church in many ways over the years. Nineteen years as a member of the Board of Trustees (including a number of years as Chairman), 6 years on Session (governing body), and has served as Sunday School teacher and choir member. Mr. Warner knows children and their needs. He has served faithfully as a father (one daughter); a grandfather (two boys) and great-grandfather (one boy). "I want to serve you as your representative on the School Board. I have the skills and the abilities to serve effectively." -E. Franklin Warner RAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE CANDIDATE Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Barbara C. Wayland PROMOTIONS: Faith Mountain recently promoted three employees. Seated- Debbie Knick has been promoted to Controller, standing left to right: Cindy Sanders is now the Management Information Systems Coordinator, and Susanne Louisell is the new Manaqer of the Faith Mountain Retail Store. Promotions at Faith Mountain The Faith Mountain Company in Sperryville is pleased to announce three new internal promotions to its management team. Debbie Knick of Washington has been promoted to Controller for Faith Mountain. She started with Faith Mountain in 1987 in the accounting department. In 1992, Debbie was promoted to the position of Accounting Manager. Now, as Controller, she oversees the accounting and financial duties of the company. Her long term commitment to Faith Mountain and growth with the company are a tremendous benefit to this position. Cindy Sanders of Front Royal is now the Management Information Systems Coordinator. Cindy is Microsoft certified and was promoted from a MIS Administrative Assistant position, which she started in July of 1998. Her responsibilities will now include purchasing, upgrading, and maintaining all net work servers, personal computers and printers for Faith Mountain’s four locations. Her first major undertaking was to research and upgrade for Y2K compliance. Susanne Louisell of Hume has been promoted to the Manager of the Faith Mountain Retail Store. Susanne started with Faith Mountain in April 1998 in the Human Resources and TYaining Department as the Training Coordinator. Her extensive retail management back- • ground will be welcomed as Faith Mountain * enters the busy holiday season. I Cheri Woodard, President and founder of” Faith Mountain says, “I like to try to make it' the kind of company I would like to work at as * an employee. We want to encourage people to* excel and these promotions are strong exam-t pies for others who want to do just that.” Faith Mountain is a catalog company and retail store specializing in country-inspired items. ■ * Vote to elect Larry C. Sherertz Sheriff of Rappahannock County During my tenure as your Sheriff, I established the following programs: • School Resource Officer • Senior Citizens’ Safety Call • Community Directed Patrol • Child Safety Seat Inspections • Citizen’s Advisory Committee • Internet access to YOUR Sheriffs Office • Enhanced speed enforcement in our villages • Upen door policy for meeting with YOUR Sheriff • Employment opportunities for the youth of Rappahannock County • Pro-active approach to our safety, security, and law enforcement needs • Increased training for our deputies to address the needs in our communities All of the above benefits were at NO cost to the taxpayers of Rappahannock County while I returned $20,000 of our FY99 allocated budget to the County's General Fund. My qualifications as your Sheriff include but are not limited to: • Selection and appointment as Sheriff by a panel of four Circuit Court Judges • 25+ years law enforcement experience • 11 years service as Crime Analyst • Certified Field Training Officer • Criminal Investigations expertise with supervisory responsibilities • Developed pro-active countermeasures to deter regional criminal activities • Designed automated analysis systems to track crime and traffic problems • Grant writing experience in obtaining federal and state funds for your Sheriffs Office; an essential skill that pays for needed services without tax increases • First police officer to receive Unusual Ability Award for innovative programs • Recipient of Meritorious Service Award for exemplary law enforcement service • Recipient of Meritorious Action Award for performance “above and beyond the call of duty” in the line of fire. I am proud to be a citizen of Rappahannock County and a native Virginian. My life's experiences from decorated military service in Viet Nam to over 25 years in Virginia law enforcement, have well prepared me to lead your Sheriffs Office into the next millennium. I am not content to rest with our 1999 successes and will continue to be pro-active in providing services to the community. When you go to the polls November 2"d, 1 respectfully ask you to cast your vote for me, so together we can.continue the excellence! Aiafcoriztdbjj^FneBdserflaiT^j^hfrerteforSheriir SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338.

Headwaters awards grants to teachers BY LINDA TARRY Rappahannock Nt»\v< ('ontrihuliriK Writer On Oct. 13. nine teachers and a vice-principal at the Rappahannock County Elementary and High School were pleased to learn that they would- be receiving a grant from Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Thfy had applied in early September for Headwaters Mini-Grants. Following a review of their grant and an interview with the Headwaters Mini-Grant Committee, ten applicants were selected to receive cash awards; for their innovative projects. At the elementary school, grants were awarded to: preschool special education teachers Patricia Hottinger and Linda Clark, for a continuation.of their wonderful butterfly garden project in the school’s courtyard: kindergarten teacher Jennifer Deal, for instructional computer games that can be shared with other classes: first grade teacher Pearl Barron, for a puppet theater/storefront and cash register project; third and fourth grade teachers Amy Saxton, Cindv Simpson, Layne Vickers, Linda Way, Holly Propst. ' Virginia Striplin, Carol Johnson, and Beth Tillinghast. for materials for the “Making Waves” artistin-residence project that focuses on art, music and dance; and art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt, whose grant will help make possible a school calendar featuring student art and writing. At the high school, grants were awarded to: eighth grade teacher Jenny Stanley, for airplane kits that will teach reading and following directions; eighth grade teacher Elizabeth Purcell, for teaching aids that convey algebraic concepts; transition teachers Andra Logan and Judy Atkins for a bow making machine to be used in connection with their students' in-school business; vice principal Michael Tupper, for materials for a new project that will deter Photo courtesy of Linda Tarry GRANT MONEY AT WORK: Last year, a Headwaters Mini-Grant provided materials for photo diaries kept by these students in Deborah Flinchum’s first grade class. mine the learning styles of all eighth graders and teachers; and chorus teacher Janet Long,, for materials for costumes and sets, for the annual Renaissance Dinner in December. The total for these Fall Mini-Grants came to a little over $4,000. Although given by Headwaters, funding for the grants comes directly from donations made to Headwaters from many generous members of our community. Headwaters would like to thank all those who continue to offer their support. They also encourage those who have not yet made a donation in support of our public schools, to do so now. For more information, call the Headwaters office, 675-1819. A second round of Headwaters Teacher Mini Grants will be given in February 2000. Applications for these grants are now available and are due by Jan. 14, Smokehouse Winery to host Harvest Celebration The Smokehouse Winery will open its doors on Saturday, Oct. 23 with its first ever Harvest Celebration. You are cordially invited to come and taste the unique and unusual wines and enjoy the day with musical entertainment and gourmet goodies. The winery specializes in the cellaring and production of Traditional and Non in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Advertise Your: • New 2000 Models • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Get Ready for Winter Service Specials • End-of-Month Used Car Clearances • Tires, Batteries, Shock Absorbers & More! • Auto Loans for New and Used Vehicles u, adline: Issue Date: November 3 November 17 Call now to reserve your space! (540) 347-4222 £ , : ■ ,, ... *4?1 Fauquier Oimeo-Dcnu* r Jauquier ffimes-Demot 39 Culpeper Street • Warrenton, Virginia 2000. County teachers should contact Jan Makela at RCES or Laurel Van Horn at RCHS for more information. Traditional Mead (Honey wine), man’s first fermented drink. The winery also produces a seasonal Virginia Crabapple Hard Cider in the traditional English style. The thatched roof tasting house is over one hundred years old and the Mead and Cider are served straight from wooden casks. The Smokehouse Winery is located in Sperryville, just off of Virginia Scenic Byway 231, amongst the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills in beautiful Rappahannock County. Admission is $10 and includes wine glass, tastings, entertainment and refreshments. For directions and more information call the winery at S87-3194 or e-mail: smokehouse@tidalwave.net. r “Am I Blue? on display at gallery until Oct. 24 BY DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “Am I Blue?”, recent paintings by Margaret Novak, a Middle Street Gallery member, resident at Syria in Madison County, adjacent to Rappahannock, will be on show at the gallery until Oct. 24. Her eleven oil and acrylic on canvas works are colorful celebrations of the mountains, forests and fields she lives among. Novak’s exhibition title is not meant to suggest a want of cheerfulness, but rather the opposite: how well blue combines with other natural hues. The paintings are landscapes, sometimes simplified almost to abstractions, although one is never in doubt about the inspirational scene. Most portray deep spaces. Besides blues, greens, reds, orange and yellow predominate. There is no monotony in her work. A dramatic picture shows a yellow and green lotus flower floating in an expanse of blue water, so. shimmering and alive I wanted to stroke it. A bright yellow/orange pasture crossed by a hidden stream and studded with various trees leads to mountains one would recognize driving down Route 231. One spare view called “Silhouette” of mountain sides composed diagonally across the picture plane, portrays a bronze colored forest before three differently colored blue slopes in - front of a dissolving, gentle , peak and an even lighter blue sky - painted passages from earthy solidity to the ethereal. Novak applies her paint thinly and there are no hard edges, although her forms are distinct and exact. Her paintings are like memories and will be prized by those who cherish the Blue Ridge and its adjacent farms. Ashton W. Burke “Horse Enthusiast” plate soon available The new “Horse Enthusiast” special license plate has been approved by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The plate will be available as soon as 350 pre-paid and approved appli Public Hearing Virginia Byway Designation for U.S. Rt. 522 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intend to hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 1, 1999 at 7:(X) p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider a proposal to declare U.S. Rt. 522 in Rappahannock County a Virginia Byway. This designation administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) would result in increased publicity and notice to the public of the scenicvalues of the road segment in question, possibly resulting in increased tourism. The designation entails no limitations or regulations of land uses, other than signage, which would be regulated no more than current the regulations of the Country of Rappahannock. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. cations are collected. Ashton W. Burke of Warrenton, formerly of Old Hollow in Sperryville helped develop the plate and has been appointed as the Representative in charge of the collection. Mr. Burke, son of the late Charles and Mary Ellen Burke, grew up in Rappahannock County and graduated from Rappahannock High School in 1947. The cost of the plate is $10 and for a personalized plate, $20. For more information and an application, please contact Mr. Burke at 38-A Garrett St. Warrenton, Va, 20186, or caD 347-2121. Read All Things Wild* And Wonderful, by" Rappahannock’s favorite naturalist, John Trott. See Page A2. m/* Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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Artist to present November show A new resident to Rappahannock" County, Margot Schnitzer de Neuhaus| will be showing her work at June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery in Washington, from Nov. 3-27. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 2-6 p.m. The work consists of sculptures made of wood and stone, and paintings made of western and oriental paper marked with sumi, Japanese ink. Margot came to Rappahannock because she was drawn to the beauty and the gentleness of the land, the care and connection the residents feel towards it, and the healing quality that springs from that combination. The sensibility that drew her to this county is the tool she has been honing for years while working with natural materials. One of her primary int.prpst.s is tn Kp conolfiwn the essence of the material she is handling, and to work with that. Michael Welzenbach of the Washington Post wrote that her works “are all ‘earthy’ in that she always maintains the integrity of her natural materials.” Margot was born in Mexico City but went to art school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition she took art classes in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Art is a second career for Neuhaus. • She got an M.A. from the “University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and worked as a psychiatric social worker in Chicago for six years. I She has shown her work and has had commissions in Brazil, Mexico and the Washington Metropolitan area including the Museum of Women in the Arts and the Art Museum of the Americas. Both museums have her work among their collections. In •addition, she has received grants and awards from the D.C. Commission of the Arts and Humanities. Margot comes to Rappahannock County with Paulo, her husband, Eva, her daughter now studying in Connecticut, and her son Alexis, who is 16 years old. June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery is located at the Packing Shed Corner on Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. The regular hours are 12:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday with extended hours on Friday. You may contact the Corner at 675-3410 for further information. 11763 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, Vfl Fri. 10/22 LIVE... UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE W/MIKE BORflN AND JOE CODY Sat. 10/23 SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Family Style Dining Now Open Thursday - Monday 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com . APPLES Red and Golden Delicious, Laury, Grimes, Staymans, Winesaps (Si Yorks Also: Cider and Quinces Pumpkins PICK-YOUR-OWN Selling 7 Days a Week'. ■ living your own containers' Directions: U.S. 211 West, just past Massie’s Corner, ri^lit turn, 65 Orchard Lane. Watch for sijpis. Not responsible for accidents. *540-675-3558 Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Photos courtesy of Garry Garrison ART: Margot Schnitzer de Neuhaus (above) will be showing her work at June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery from Nov. 3-27. The bottom photo is carved limestone on mahogany. _® CrossLink ◄.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Paid Advertisement RE-ELECT ROBERT P. ANDERSON A quiet, yet energetic advocate off all aspects of life in Rappahannock County! Supervisor Stonewall - Hawthorne District r It has been my pleasure to serve you for the past 12 years and I would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, November 2,1999. *P. /4*tcUruUMt Paid tor by the candidate Firebirds shut out Orange BY NANETTE HOGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Rappahannock Youth Soccer played its fifth weekend, Saturday, Oct. 16. Led by goals by U-18’s Tony Starks and Colin Treanor and by a strong goal effort by Zack Bridgemon, the U-18 team was able to pull out a hard fought victory against Culpeper 2-1. The Rabid Wombats (U14) lost to Culpeper “B” 2-0. U-12 Rappahannock Tigers defeated Culpeper 2-0 in a last minute, unscheduled game. Ryan Roach and Alex Ramey each scored a goal. The U-12 Firebirds went on the road Saturday to take on Orange Number One at Orange High School. Coach Pendleton’s team never let up and kept Orange scoreless in the first period. The Firebirds scored early with some impressive passing and kept up their momentum for the entire game. With veteran players scoring theirfirst goals in a game, the Firebirds scored first...last...and all in between, leaving Orange with an eight goal shut-out. Final , score 0-8. Go, go, go, Firebirds! The U-10 Rapp 1 Blue Unit lost to Madison 0-1. The U-10 Rapp 2 Jaguars tied Madison 1-1. The U-8 Fireballs... still undefeated for the season, 81 to Madison on Saturday! The U-8 Rapp 2 Blue Devils defeated Madison Number Four, 5-2. Congratulations to all ! Youth participated in State Fair BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior Rappahannock County 4-H had youth participants. at the State Fair in Richmond this year. Ben Rupchis participated in two goat shows, the youth and the open show. Dixie Does Texas K Hope Chest won first in youth Alpine intermediate kid and second in open Alpine intermediate kid. Bearly Dairy Goats Nora won second in youth and Recorded Grade dry yearling and seventh in open Recorded Grade dry yearling. Skylines El Nino won seventh in open Alpine dry yearling. Ben also placed tenth in intermediate showmanship. David Massie placed fourth with his commercial heifer and sixth with his feeder steer. He also placed second and fifth in the swine category, and he won senior showmanship. David Miller placed tenth showing his lamb. Katie Updike won Champion Angus Bull, first place May yearling bull and first place Junior bull calf. Rappahannock County 4-H Livestock Club members also participated in the Junior Stockmen’s Contest. Ashley Corbin was in the horse show and placed fifth in pleasure horse senior rider (first go), sixth place in pleasure horse senior rider (second go), and seventh place in equitation on the flat senior rider. JENKINS ORCHARDS _Qualify Fruit_ Select Your Own Apples Jonathan, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, York, Stayman and Granny Smith FRESH CIDER Also Apple Butter, Jams & Honey Open Daily 9 to 6 Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt. 522, left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles. From Sperryville, Rt. 522, right at Yancey Road. 2 miles. Watch for signs. Woodvillc • f 540J 987-8192 BRYANT LEE for Hampton District Supervisor • Keep taxes low • Enforce education in county • Supervisor who will listen to concerns of residents • Keep the beauty' of Rappahannock intact • Look for inventive ways to raise revenue other than property tax “1 have had the privilege to visit and talk with many of you, however, should 1 miss anyone, please feel free to give me a call with questions or concerns." 540-675-3178 12 years experience as School Board Member enhances knowledge of county financial affairs. 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--ftappaftattnocb JfietoS— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager 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 w WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1999 Our View Deer safety tips Peak deer-accident season is nearly upon us. ’irginia’s deer population is nearly 950,000 and with hunting season, and deer mating season, ▼ approaching, the likelihood of hitting a deer with your car is reaching its peak. The Commonwealth of Virginia has the country’s twelfth highest white-tailed deer populations. Many of these deer dwell in suburban areas undergoing residential development. Thus, people and deer meetings are greater than ever. Not all animal-vehicle collisions can be avoided, but the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries offers the following tips: If you see one deer, stay alert for more. Deer travel in herds. Avoid swerving in your attempt to avoid the animal. You might lose control of the wheel, causing you to either hit another car or go into a ditch or tree. Stay in your lane and hit the brake. Most collisions occur by a frightened deer hitting the side of the car, not by the car meeting the deer head-on. Due to these collisions occurring so quickly, it is especially important to heed the speed limit and buckle up. We hope you enjoy the fall foliage, but please keep one eye on the road. Rappahannock Today Rapphannock News Staff Photo/Cart Eborn Gregg Williams bags a bushel of apples for one of his Arlington customers. Despite this summer’s drought, Williams Orchard, on Route 729 in Flint Hill, is enjoying a bumper crop of unusually large, juicy apples this fall. The Williams still have a good supply of most varieties and plenty of fresh pressed cider. Letters Donald Brown committed to community service With the coming election on Nov. 2, we have an opportunity to elect as our Board of Supervisors’ representative an individual who has committed himself to community service. Donald Brown decided to run for this office at the suggestion of several individuals who feel that we need a Supervisor who is more responsive to the citizens of the community. We feel that he will be able to devote the time, energy, and listening skills needed to take our community’s concerns to the Board of Supervisors’ meetings in Washington, Va. If you have been fortunate enough to have spoken with him, you have found this to be his goal: to become an informed citizen’s representative who will take input to heart when voting on county and local Jackson District issues. As a native of Jackson District, he has concerns about growth in our district and county, education of our children, and employment of those children and their parents. As a businessman, he is concerned with wise expenditures and use of taxpayers’ money. As an individual, he has a sincere interest in establishing the Jackson District as a part of Rappahannock County that is using community input and common sense to plan for the , future. As a candidate, he needs our support! If you have decided that Donald Brown is the one for this office, we hope sincerely that your vote can be counted on Nov. 2. Please exercise your right to vote. It is a privilege and a responsibility that we have as citizens of this wonderful place we call “home”...Rappahannock County! Emiel and Lynda Smet Amissville Episcopal women extend thanks The Episcopal Women of Trinity Church thank everyone who worked on and attended the House Tour and Dried Flower sale this past weekend. For 43 years members of the community have joined members of Trinity Church in growing, drying, and arranging flowers, in opening their homes to visitors, publicizing the tour, serving as hostesses, making goodies for the tea, parking cars, creating the quilt, and doing the many other jobs in what is truly a year-long effort. We also want to thank the groups who, for their own charities, provided box lunches. Most of all, we want to thank the many people who attended the tour and sale and made the weekend such a success. After our expenses are deducted, all remaining money goes to support the Episcopal Church Women’s charities within the church, the community, the diocese and beyond. To list just a few, we help the local Boy Scouts, a homeless shelter in Northern Virginia, a church-run home for girls in Virginia and another in Honduras. Each charity is carefully evaluated annually before we make our donations. Incidentally, Lois Snead, one of the original founders of the project and who has VY UX IVCU UU tlic IU Li. I dll LA dl I Clll^CU flowers for 43 years, won the quilt! How wonderfully appropriate. Sheilah S. Sweet President, ECW Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 23, 1969 IA a photograph Mrs. Edward Haggerty holds a copper stirrup nip, one of the many items which will be on display at her home, Roundabout Farm when it is opened this weekend, Oct. 25 and 26 for the annual house tour and flower sale sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of Bromfield Parish. The cup has two handles, one for the person serving the drink to hold as she hands it to the mounted rider, who grasps the other. Roundabout offers many rare objects and antiques, and in addition to the house, the stables and bams will be open to those interested. The C&P Telephone Company will hold an Open House at their Sperryville central office on Oct. 24. F. Wayne Dementi, local manager, stated that C&P will “open the doors to all interested Sperryville and Rappahannock County residents so that each may see exactly what happens when he dials a telephone number.” Also, C&P is introducing, for the first time in Sperryville, a mobile exhibit trailer which was designed to acquaint the public with the history and development of the communications industry. Sperryville Comer Store was advertising a steak special, sirloin at 99 cents a pound; t-bone at $1.09 per pound and porterhouse at $1.19 a pound. Other specials included red grapes at 19 cents a pound; three boxes of Duncan Hines cake mixes for only one dollar and a 14 ounce t . *" loaf of Holsum bread for 18 cents. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 17, 1974 Rappahannock’s Water and Sanitation Authority says it has obtained “tentative approval” for state and federal grants which would fund 95 percent of the costs of a sewage disposal and treatment plant for Sperryville. Wayne Burgess, deputy director for grand applications, told representatives of the Sperryville Community Group and the county Water and Sanitation Authority that $4 billion in federal funds has been made available as grants for sewage systems. Virginia’s share of this money is $98 million. On Oct. 19 and 20, the Country Store of Washington will join the gala fall weekend in Rappahannock County by having a book autographing session of Rappahannock weekender, Elinor Lander Horwitz, author of “Mountain People, Mountain Crafts,” and a caning and rush seat demonstration by local crafts woman Linda Turner. Panorama Realty in Sperryville was advertising a nine room brick manor house, circa 1830 with six fireplaces and three baths on 10 acres for only $105,00. Other listings included par tially complete home on over five acres at Castleton for $24,500 and a eight room, three story dwelling on two acres at Slate Mills for $16,900. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Oct. 19, 1989 First Washington’s Museum will be the focus of Ed Turney’s story about Washington which will appear on WJLA-TV, Channel 7 on Oct. 19 on the 5:30 p.m. newscast. Mr. Turney spent several hours interviewing Miss Ruby Jenkins, the museum’s curator. Washington’s Planning Commission granted preliminary approval for the subdivision of the former Stuart property behind the Washington Cash Store. The approval came after a two hour review of the town’s subdivision ordinance at a special meeting on Oct. 10 and a public hearing at which only one town resident spoke. The Library Board has decided to go ahead with plans to build a new library, hoping additional funds can be raised from foundations and private individuals to offset the grant the county did not receive from the state library board, Chairman William Young said Monday. Dr. Young said the board wants to stick with plans for an approximately 5,000 square foot building including a multi-purpose room. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND » Photos courtesy of Ashton Burke OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The photo on the left was taken by Dave Marshall Dwyer of Ashton Burke riding Henry in the Old Hollow swimming hole. The one on the right was taken by Ashton Burke of Dave Marshall Dwyer riding Henry in the Old Hollow swimming hole. At first glance one would think they are the same photograph but note the differences. The photos were taken in 1946 when Ashton Burke bought his first 35 mm camera, which was just being introduced on the market.

AFT workshop focuses < on farmland retention ; i BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer | At a workshop on Oct. 13 sponsored by the American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Fauquier County, AFT’s Mid-Atlantic Director Mary Heinricht led a group of nearly fifty farmers, county planners, conservationists, and government officials in the review and development of strategies for farmland protection. ! As she stressed, farming is essential for the vijability of the Commonwealth: agriculture generates 12.3 percent, or nearly $36 billion, of toltal sales in Virginia, and accounts for almost ten percent of state jobs. Despite the importance of agriculture to its well-being, Virginia is; the only mid-Atlantic state without a farmlaud protection program or strategy, and it loses some 45,000 acres of farmland to development each year. | Farmland is essential to Virginia’s prosperity for reasons that we in Rappahannock understand only too well. As Ms. Heinricht noted, farmland must be saved: to ensure food security and economic well-being; to protect natural resources; to invest in community infrastructure (significantly less public money is' spend where agricultural land is protected and where development is concentrated in nonfarm areas); to sustain a high quality of life; and because the food export market is growing and US farm production is critical for the world’s food supply. Further, community service costs are significantly lower in farm/forest and open land areas than in residential areas: for $1 in taxes received, for example, it can cost as little as $.20 to provide services to such areas, while it can cost $1.60 to provide services to residential areas. Farmland protection program goals include the preservation and promotion of profitable farming; the protection of land equity; and the stabilization of agricultural infrastructure. Protection of farmland also protects non-farm opportunities: in Rappahannock County, for example, the tourist industry is highly dependent upon the character created by the farms, and would be irreparably harmed if farmland was lost to development. The development of a strategy for farmland protection involves a number of elements discussed in the workshop. Strategic protection tools include a comprehensive plan that includes goals and objectives for farm, forest, and open space protection; designation of areas sufficient to accommodate anticipated growth; protection of farmland through agricultural zoning; the use of agricultural and forestal districts to extend added protection to rural areas; the use of cluster zoning; the creation and use of an agricultural economic development program; and the use of preservation tools such as the purchase of development rights. Rappahannock County, fortunately, has in place some of the elements that help to preserve agricultural and open space land, and its residents have shown a strong desire for such preservation. There are program elements that are not employed in the county, however, that could prove beneficial to farm and farmland preservation. The American Farmland Trust can be of assistance, and information on their programs and membership benefits can be obtained by calling them at (202) 331-7300 or by viewing their website, www.farmland.org. J i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i i i i Letters Suburbia encroaches, Gorfein reacts 1 i On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the voters of Rappahannock County will have the unique opportunity to elect Meredith Gorfein of Washington, a friefld and neighbor, to represent'tis as our Delegate in the General Assembly in Richmond. Now, more than ever before, it is vitally important that we have a Delegate that knows our concerns and fears as our community enters the 21st Century and the world changes around us. ' Already three of our surrounding counties are classified as suburban by the U.S. Census Bureau and we must be ready for the demands that this development will make on our county. One pf the most immediate demands that the General Assembly will face is finding enough money to take care of the Commonwealth’s transportation needs. While various plans have been put forward to address this problem, none of them come close to proposing enough money to keep up with all tlje demands an ever incrg&sing population will makeron our highway system. It’s a sad, but unavoidable, fact of life that any trariTftortation construction will be very expensive and hard choices will have to be made. Public response sought In both sessions where the public was invited to ask the candidates for supervisors questions, there is one question that has so far not been asked. “Do you intend to represent*^ the best of your knowledge, the majority of the citizens in your district AFTER you get elected?” I’d like to hear a public Ssponse to this question by 1 tflfe candidates. ? S C.L. Koral r Huntly l J 2S Crime Does Pay ~Up to $10,000 reward ' for tips on auto theft. "i-800-947-HEAT This election is about who we want to make those choices. The incumbent, Mr. Katzen, is a supporter of the Governor, but increasingly Governor Gilmore is demanding that his supporters give their total allegiance to him, and to him alone, no questions asked and no dissent allowed. This is not the way we do things in Virginia. Now, more than ever before, actions taken by the General Assembly will have an impact on our county, not just on transportation, but on such matters as taxes, education, and the environment and we’re not going to settle for second place. In Meredith Gorfein, we will have a Delegate whose first, and only loyalty, will be to the voters of Rappahannock and no one else. Don’t miss this opportunity to send a Rappahannock . resident to Richmond. On Election Day, vote Gorfein for Delegate. Fred Schaefer Sperryville i ■i i i i i 1 1 1 1 i i i ■ v#k mi ui«cmp\HK9 OH Vllf v#Vf a JLstu* • • TVAIUTI 70k. BENERATORl generators from 350 to 12,000 watts Blalock Cycle 170 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA 540-347-4591 PUBLIC HEARING FAUQUIER-WARREN-RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT i; Notice is hereby given in accordance with §15.2-3107 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors intends to approve a voluntary written agreement to relocate and establish the boundary between the Counties of Fauquier, Warren and Rappahannock in the Chester Gap area, and shall hold a public hearing on the proposed agreement on Monday, November 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. This boundary agreement is made in accordance with §15.2-3106 of the Code of Virginia and must be adopted by the governing bodies of all three Counties. The proposed new boundary shall be relocated and established to run with existing property lines, roads, and the Rappahannock River, and shall place the following land in the Counties indicated: A. In Rappahannock County 1. Sections E and F of Blue Ridge Mountains Estates. 2. Mt. Royal Subdivision. 3. Approximately 39.43 acres according to plat of survey by J.E. Sutphin dated 1918 on file in Chancery #1393, Wines et als v. Sealock in the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia. This land is now believed to be titled in Albert S. Wines, Ruby Pearl Wines, and Wayne and Shirley Smoot. 4. The property of the Stanley A. Williams Estate. 5. The property of James and Montse Vittitow. 6. The property of Thomas O. Williams. 7. All land on the southeastern side of Rt. 610, from the intersection of Headwaters Road (Rt. 666) to Rt. 665. 8. Lot #27 of the Joudon Browne Subdivision. 9. The new boundary crosses Rt. 522 at its highest point. 10. All of French Farm Subdivision except Block A, Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, and Block C, Lot 1, which are in Warren County. 11 The land of Larry L. Andrews and Cynthia L. Andrews formerly owned by Helen French. 12. The land of James MacGrail to the west of the Rappahannock River. B. In Warren County 1. All of the Bonefield Tract, approximately 108 acres. 2. Lots 1 through 16 of the Joudon Browne Subdivision including the Garland F. Sealock property. 3. French Farm Subdivision, Block A Lots 7,8,9 and 10; Block C, LoM. C. In Warren and/or Fauquier County 1 The land now or formerly owned by Patricia E. Middleton and Roger L. McCauley, 10.3775 acres, adjoining French Farm Subdivision. 2. The land of Larry L. Andrews formerly owned by C.E. Johnson, R. S. Graves, Jr. and Richard R. Graves. 3. The land of Updike to the north of and contiguous to the just-mentioned land of Larry L. Andrews. A complete copy of the proposed agreement and boundary, showing metes and bounds, is available for inspection from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Rappahannock County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, and the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia. 1Q/13/99-2T j Voters of the <31st District ou Have a Choice. 1 Meredith Gorfein, the Democratic Candidate for the 31st District in the House of Delegates stands for: * EDUCATION • Use our tax dollars for public schools, not private; Encourage involvement between teachers and parf Strengthen the bond between our schools and the com. • Raise the standards and rewards for our teachers • Renovate our schools with State funding; • Reduce class sizes for our at-risk kids; • Ban all guns on school property at all times. <s* ■ Vi ; (VEA) for commitment to and pul education. • On the 1 -gisladve R< member of I am a fierce advocate for children and public education. My votes will affirm this. LOCAL AUTHORITY * provide more tools for local authorities to manage growth; • Allow Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances to control the location and timing of development; • Reduce taxpayer costs resulting from growth by assessing impact fees; •Return more of our State dollars to the localities. * Constituents’ needs are more important than developer’s “needs”. My votes will affirm this. ENVIRONMENT • Create a dedicated funding source for Land Conserva •Advocate the conservation and protection of our rural af Stewardship of the land improves the qual our lives and economy. My votes will affirm this. HEALTH CARE • Make health insurance for every citizen of this State a reality; • Create purchasing pools for health insurance for small businesses and the self-employed. Everyone should have access to affordable health insurance. My votes will affirm this. Consider what I stand for, and then consider how my opponent voted. The difference between us is enormous. * 4 H 4 * * * * * * i i i a * * i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i You have a choice. For my stands and my opponent’s votes: www.gorfein4delegate.com P.O. Box 277 • Washington, VA 22747 • 540-675-3515 Fax 540-675-2181 • E-mail: gorfein@citizen.infi.net Authorized by Meredith Gorfein i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i

Photo courtesy of David Nash WHAT TALENT: Han-Na Chang with Burnett Thompson at last Sunday’s performance. Virtuosos wow — ‘Em at Maazels’ Theater BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer If you are within the broadcast range of a public radio station, you will probably be exposed to a semiannual fundraising plea that interrupts the airing of “All Things Considered” or another of your favorite NPR shows. If you are within driving, distance of Castleton, your exposure to a fundraiser will be a performance at perhaps one of the best little theaters on earth, and for your contribution you will have the distinct pleasure of hearing, seeing, and sharing some time with Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel, a pianist of the caliber of Yefim Bronfman, or a cellist like the incomparable Han-Na Chang. Those who had the good fortune and good sense to attend this past weekend’s performances did not need to weather onair pleas for money, but did enjoy an intimate interlude with world-class artists and their hosts, and had occasion to see the beneficiaries of The Ch—teauville Foundation: The Theater House and the Hearthstone school. Saturday night’s benefit featured virtuoso pianist Yefim Bronfman, whose talent and personality enraptured the audience. His performance of pieces including Review Scarlatti’s “Two Sonatas” and Beethoven’s “Sonata for Piano, Opus 57,” and his duet with Lorin Maazel of Beethoven’s “The Spring Sonata” led to bravos, gasps, and calls for encores to which this talent affably responded. Sunday afternoon’s engagement with the sixteen-year old prodigy cellist HanNa Chang provided an immersion in a mastery that was difficult to contemplate, yet simple to relish. Her technical abilities combined with a passion that transformed Ms. Chang nd her instrument into an otherworldly being. The gift of a duo performance of Kod— .ty’s “Duo for Violin and Violoncello, Opus 7” with Lorin Maazel on violin gave patrons a unique look at exhilarating interplay between two of the world’s most accomplished musicians. For those who did not take advantage of this spectacular and unique experience, there are two additional opportunities this coming weekend. On Saturday Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., The Ch—teauville Foundation will present “An Autumn Celebration with Jos— Carreras.” The world-renowned tenor will join Lorin Maazel in offering a program of chamber music, songs and arias (with orchestral accompaniment) for the primary benefit of the Jos— Carreras leukemia Foundation and also for the benefit of The Ch—teauville Foundation. This gala event features a champagne supper with the artists, and is by invitation. On Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m., the inimitable Kitty Carlisle Hart will perform a musical comedy revue, “My Life on the Wicked Stage,” that will feature old standards like “Smoke Gets in your Eyes,” “The Man I Love,” “Something Wonderful,” and 'September Song.” Kitty Carlisle Hart is a legend of stage, film, and in support of the arts and women’s rights. She has starred on Broadway, most recently in the 1984 revival of “On Your Toes,” debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1967, has appeared in films from “A Night at the Opera” to “Six Degrees of Separation,” was a regular panelist on “To Tell the Truth,” and served publicly for organizations including the New York State Council of the Arts and as a trustee for The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This invitation-only event will also include a champagne supper, and is for the benefit of The Ch—teauville Foundation. For additional information contact The Ch—teauville Foundation at 540937-3615 or via email to inquire@chateauville. com. Council From Page A1 detailed “for an application of this size.” Discussion on Sunnyside Farms’ application was then tabled, and the hearing was continued to Nov. 3, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. Town water issues Noting that the second advertisement for a hearing on the revised Town Water Policy did not get in the paper, Mayor Stu Willis said that it will need to be readvertised, r and the hearing will be scheduled for the next regular meeting of the Town Council. Vice Mayor Steve Critzer reported that the cost ($9,770) for recent filter repairs at the Water Treatment Plant would be reimbursed, less $500 deductible, through the Town’s insurance policy with the Virginia Municipal League. Weeping Cherry tree donated by Gorfein In a letter dated Oct. 6, General Assembly Candidate Meredith Gorfein offered a weeping cherry tree to the Town “to be planted some Peace of Mind,,, ...in Classic Style. 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Pullen s Tractor Keeps Your Tractor Pulling !SUSP" JUT#] . ■ awaaMwir..:.* where near the statue or bust of George Washington which was given by Delegate Jay Katzen.” Mrs. Gorfein offered the tree “as a way of celebrating the last General Election of this century,” and “chose this gift because it symbolizes to me both our system of government as well as our Town and County.” Mayor Willis suggested that the council move to accept the, gift and to place it in a location on the Courthouse Square that was recommended by the Historical Society and ratified by the Board of Supervisors. Council member Reinhardt Lynch objected to a motion of acceptance, and said that the Town Council should, in the interest of fair political play, accept the tree through a resolution as the Council did for the George Washington bust. A resolution of accep tance will be prepared for Council review and approval at its next meeting. Helicopter landings cause concern Council member Alice Butler complained about helicopter landings in the field near her residence, and said that the helicopter landing was in a field owned by the Inn. Mayor Willis questioned “If we accept landings do we accept liability?,” and Treasurer Elaine Viguerie stated her concern about safety and noise. Neither the Town nor the County have specific ordinances regarding helicopter landings. Other Town Council activities: • Treasurer Viguerie presented the Town’s financial SHEN VALLEY mr~ mtmrnrn .. USED TRAILERS 1992 Diamond 3 Horse Slant LQ Horse Trailer, 12’ Living Quarters, Stove, Refrigerator, Freezer, Air & Heat, Full Bath w/Tub & Shower, Mid-Tack & Rear Tack. “Must See.” Extra Clean. One Owner. Hot Water. $19,995.00 1986 2 Horse, Bumper Pull Horse Trailer. $1,995.00 1998 Sundowner 4 Horse Head-Head Horse Trailer. White Skin, 5’ Front Dress. 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Mayor Willis suggested that he, Bennett Service veterans sought to enroll in Navy Log With year 2000 right around the corner, the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. is encouraging naval service personnel to enroll in the Navy Log by Nov. 11. Active service or veterans are welcome to enroll and can be from the Navy, the Coast Guard, the Marines and the Merchant Marine. “Enroll in the century in which you served,” urges Rear Admiral Hank McKinney, president of the Navy Memorial Foundation. The Log has thus far collected names and service information of 238,000 naval personnel. Most of the names enrolled are of living persons, but a large number are of deceased veterans enrolled by their descendants or by surviving m SHENANDOAH I UNIVERSITY ^ Where success is often a matter of degree... 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For more information please contact: Daniel Pavsek, Ph.D. Office of Admissions 540-665-4572 or 1460 University Drive E-mail: dpavsek@su.edu or Winchester, Virginia 22601 web page: www.su.edu 800-432-2266 or 540-665-4581 E-mail: admit@su.edu Shenandoah University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or physical disability and Kaye Kohler meet to inventory and reconcile ordinance collections. • The Council decided again not to consider a request by the Conservation Land Coalition to pass a resolution supporting a dedicated funding source for land conservation in Virginia, instead opting to seek additional information, this time from PEC staffer Catherine Scott. A similar request by the Conservation Land Coalition was reviewed and adopted by the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors at their September meeting. • Mayor Willis recommended and the Council approved expenditures.^ $800 for Christmas decorations and party, and additional funds to finish plantings at the Courthouse. shipmates. All enrollments form a part of America’s enduring naval heritage in a permanent and publicly accessible video register available for viewing at the Naval Heritage Center next to the Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue. The register is also available on the Memorial’s Internet web site: www.lonesailor.org. Each Log entry contains the entrant’s name, date and place of birth, dates and branch of naval service, highest rate or rank attained, up to five top medals and awards and five duty stations. To enroll, one should send the information mentioned above, and a $25 taxdeductible enrollment donation, to: Navy Log, Department Y2000, P.O. Box 96570, Washington, D.C. 20077-7685. A head and shoulders portrait photo may be added for an additional $25, (the photos cannot be returned). The Log enrollments help support the Memorial’s values-based educational programs, which honor, preserve and celebrate America’s enduring naval heritage. The Navy Memorial Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that receives no government support for building and operating the Navy Memorial and adjoining Naval Heritage Center. Local residents seeking additional information should contact John Schultz at 9878916. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 October 20, 1999 Citizen of the Week Mike Mahoney Home: Long Mountain Road, Washington Occupation: Retired Accomplishments: Mr. Mahoney is an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. There, he previously served as Senior Warden and currently works with an evangelical movement called Cursillo. He is also an active member of the Lions Club and Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community (RAAC). He had served as officers on both groups in the past. He was also heavily involved in making this year’s Relay for Life happen at Rappahannock Elementary School. Mr. Mahoney has also been involved in many productions of “The Shepherd’s Play” at the Ki Theatre during Colonial Christmas in Washington. He and his wife, Bette, have been married 37 years. Their son Timothy attended Wakefield Country Day School and is a graduate of Rappahannock High School. Their daughter Kate graduated from Wakefield Country Day School. Weekend Picks John Schneider appearing this weekend Spend the weekend in the country at “Cooter’s Country Jamboree”, the first ever starring John Schneider, best known as ‘Bo Duke,’ and Ben Jones with “Cooter’s John Schneider Garage Band” on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The music begins at noon, but the fun starts at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for one or two days of down-home fun in the mountains. The Jamboree is being held at Country Manor located one half mile west of Cooter’s Place in Sperryville on U.S. 211 West. There will be performances by Blue Grass and Gospel Groups, lots of great country food, apple cider made on the spot, a vintage, classic and muscle car show and free parking for all. Tickets are available in advance or at the gate. Tickets are $15 for adults, $25 for both days and $10 for kids, $15 for both days. To purchase tickets in advance call 987-8448 or visit www.cootersplace .com. Band Boosters to perform Oct. 23 The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will be performing at the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Country Manor at 11:45 a.m. For questions on the performance call Mrs. Fournier at the school at 987-8575. • i Virginia author to talk on ‘Shenandoah Valley back roads’ at Old Sperryville Bookshop A Virginia author who drove 10,000 miles exploring the back roads of the Shenandoah Valley will discuss her travels and her new book on that subject on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Andrea Sutcliffe, author of the newly published “Touring the Shenandoah Valley Backroads,” will sign and discuss her book from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the book shop on Main Street in the historic village of Sperryville. The program is open to the public and free of charge. “For me, writing a book is the absolute best way to learn about something,” said the author, who has been a writer, editor and editorial project manager for 30 years. “In the past year, I have driven ten thousand miles and immersed myself in every bit of historic literature I could find.” The 249-page tour guide is as much a history of the Shenandoah Valley as it is a guide book. The Valley of Virginia is a cradle of American history, beginning with the early German, Scots-Irish and Swiss settlers in the 1730s and stretching down through Colonial times and the Civil War, in which the valley played a critical strategic role. Ms. Sutcliffe’s book explores all these fascinating aspects of the past and more. The well-illustrated book, which features many photographs of historic homes, churches and other places, outlines 13 tours the motorist can take along the lesser-traveled routes of the valley. The tours cover an area from near Martinsburg, W.Va., on the north to the area near Roanoke, Va., on the south. The book’s publishing company, John F. Blair, said the goal of the book is “to bring history to life for backroads travelers by pointing out significant places and events along the way.” For more information, call the Old Sperryville Bookshop, (540) 9878444. The book shop is open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sunday, when hours are noon to 5 p.m. adWrt: Y3HC ANDREA SUTCLIFFE Touring the Shenandoah Valley Backroads “Life is Beautiful” to be shown - at last! BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer RAAC is pleased to announce that we have finally been able to obtain “Life is Beautiful”. It will be shown at The Theatre on Gay Street, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. and will be dubbed in English. Will life still be beautiful in English? We will just have to wait and see. In this movie the great Italian clown, Roberto Benigni, stars as Guido, a happy-go-lucky wanderer who arrives in a small Italian town in 1939. While working as a waiter, he meets Dora (Benigni’s real-life wife Nicoletta Braschi). Although she is already engaged, he sweeps her off her feet and soon marries her. A few r years later, Guido has his own bookshop, a delightful house, and a wonderful son, Giosue. As Jews, Guido and Giosue are rounded up when the Nazis arrive and are sent to a concentration camp. Dora boards the train of captives to be with her family. At this point Guido invents an elaborate game to keep alive his little boy’s innocence and we watch as Guido’s ambitious fable unfolds. The boy is thus shielded from the horrors of the camp, showing comedy’s redemptive power. “Life is Beautiful” won three Academy Awards for Best Actor, Best Foreign Film and Best Musical Score and has now received over forty international awards. (PG-13, 100 minutes) y,jlx...t tjjjxttrvr ^ tt y j Photo courtesy of The Theatre Celtic music returns Celtic music played by Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton returns to The Theatre at Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. The concert includes Celtic and Renaissance music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Galicia, the Celtic redoubt of Northwestern Spain. Barnes and Hampton play Celtic Harp, Lute, Guitar and Uillean Pipes (Irish bagpipes). Tickets for the performance on Saturday, Oct. 23 are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door if available. Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. For reservations and information phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. ----m Historical Society program set for Oct. 31 The Rappahannock County Historical Society will hold a special program Sunday, Oct. 31 on “George Washington’s Other Women," about the women who helped shape George Washington’s life and career. The public is welcome. The program is part of the society’s fall quarterly meeting at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. Refreshments will be served. The talk will be given by Frank Walker of Orange County, an authority on George Washington’s life and the history of the Piedmont area. He will be dressed in costume as he discusses George Washington’s influence in this area. Walker, a lawyer and former farmer, will be discussing the influence of George Washington’s sister, mother, wife ana girlfriend, Gay Fairfax. It has been romantically rumored that young George Washington named Gay Street here after the beautiful Gay Fairfax.

Biblical costume fun house slated The Washington Baptist Church Youth Group invites all to a Biblical costume fun house at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24 at Washington Baptist Church. Come see Bible characters come to life. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Biblical character. No admission. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday : Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 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. Gospel program planned at Woodville Woodville Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to come hear a wonderful southern gospel group called, The Expressions on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. There will be a covered dish dinner following the singing at 4:30 p.m. “Come out for a wonderful time of Christian fellowship,” said an organizer. For more information call 987-8066 or 987-3317. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 24 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 andlO 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. Revival services at New Hope The New Hope Baptist Bible Church would like to invite you to their revival meeting on Oct. 31- Nov. 5. The guest evangelist will be Dr. Floyd Brewer. The service times are Sunday morning at 10 and 11 a.m. and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday the services are at 7:30 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street in Sperryville. For more information call 987-8378. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Childrens Choir 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 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. Mission classes at Amissville Baptist Church J Hey everyone! Hope your week was good. I have a couple of follow ups for you. I had lots ' of calls on my mammogram, everything was normal and it was not painful. So I encourage all you women to go and get one! Rev. Forrest Freeman is in Fairfax Hospital and he is improving. Your prayers are appreciated. He is the pastor at cetnei Baptist imurcn in Amissviiie. The Shers had a great turnout at the Fun Fair. I’d say about 250 people or more came by to see the llamas. The kids had a great time on the moon bounce and hayride, and the music was enjoyed by all. The baby llama’s names are Oreo for the boy and Bandita for the girl. Elizabeth Fletcher picked the winning names. And Wayne and Tracy Mudd are the proud new owners of two male llamas. Amissviiie Baptist Church is still collecting paper products and cleaning supplies for the Franklin community, call 937-6159 for more information. No clothes, please! Also, the Missions classes at Amissviiie Baptist are well underway. The classes are on Wednesday nights from 7-8 p.m. They are open to all children ages four to 104. And the kids really seenvto enjoy the teachings in these classes. This month the whole church is involved in a mission project called “Operation Christmas Child”. The project provides Christmas presents to children who otherwise would not receive any presents. This project involves shoe boxes wrapped and filled with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, hard candy, watches, and anything that can be put into a shoe box (that a little girl or boy would like). ii yuu wuuiu liKe lu ue a part 01 tins worthwhile mission contact Charlotte Mills at 937-6159. And if you or your child would like to come to missions, please feel free. All are welcome. Well, hunting season is upon us. Bow season is already in, with muzzle loader to follow. Gary and his friend Bobby Pennington have been scaring the bejeezies out of me target practicing in our back yard. Even though I know they are going to shoot, I still jump. I bet the city folk that have moved into the county are jumping out of their skin too! But before they make a lot of unnecessary calls to the sheriff’s office, it is not illegal to target practice in our county, as long as you have a good target and sufficient back stop. Ninety-nine percent of the hunters in this county are careful and considerate of others. So, a warning to the four legged darlings: run. And to the two legged ones: watch the road! Don’t forget the Halloween festivities at Muskrat Haven on Oct. 22 and 23 from 7-10 p.m. Adults are $5, children under five are $3! They have a Shadow House that is open during the day. For more informa tion call 937-5191. Jackson District Supervisor candi'- ' dates are out and about talking to the res-; ' idents. Try to be open minded and listen" to them all. Voice your opinion, get involved in your district for your children’s future. Also, School Board Candidates should V be out as well. If you can’t decide who to vote for, you can always write in a candidate. Happy birthday to the following:'. Tammy Sudinsky, Gabby Sudinsky, Jay., Bylan, Betty Reedy, Kim Gregg, Terry Gregg, Abbey Adams, and Andre - Coffman. ,> ; • Happy 36th wedding anniversary to my parents Franky and Barbara Wood,,.-. They live in Lake Placid, N.Y. and I am told they already have six inches of snow, •. Jeffrey and Trisha Nicodemus, Sean and Chris Nugent are pleased to announce the birth of their new sop Hunter Charles. Hunter was born on Oct.; 12, he weighed nine pounds and twelve ounces. Mom and son are still in Fauquier. , hospital and dad has been there too; . Hunter should come home on Monday. Maternal grandparents are Betty.,: Dively of Florida and Gil Dively of,. Winchester. Paternal grandparents aijp,. Edward and Shirley Nicodemus of Fairfax. One thing I have noticed is how many ■ boys are being bom. At church we have, . nine toddlers, (all boys) and seven babies (only two girls). The girls are going to;: have a great selection to choose from. Well that’s it for this week. If you have any news or activities going on please call me or leave it at Hackley’s Store. Have q nice week! John Schneider to appear in Sperryville this weekend This is the weekend we have been waiting for! “Cooters Country Jamboree” will be held this weekend featuring John Schneider, who is best known as “Bo Duke” and Ben Jones with “Cooters Garage Band”.. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 at Country Manor located one mile west of Cooter’s Place. The music begins at noon but the fun starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. There will be performances by Blue Grass and Gospel groups, lots of great country food, apple cider made on the spot, a vintage, classic and muscle car show an«l free parking for all. Tickets are available in advance or at the gate. Tickets By CATHY PULLEN 987-874® are $15 for adults, $25 for both days and $10 for kids, $15 for both days. To purchase tickets in advance call 987-8448 or visit Cooter’s Place. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Birthday wishes go out to my sister Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin who will celebrate hers on Oct. 25 and to my sister-in-law, Mrs. Emily Jenkins who will celebrate hers on the 25 also. Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mrs. Mae Dodson of Orange, Cecil Buracker, Jean Stoneburger and Stephanie, all of Luray and Mrs. Angie Baldwin. Sunday guests in the Jenkins home were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fincham of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Bryan Clark. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Kim Norman who will celebrate hers on Oct. 26. Congratulations to Mrs. Catherine Brown on winning first place on the recent quilt contest sponsored by the Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary which was held on Oct. 9. , Congratulations are also ir order for Evelyne O’Connell and William Clifford Latham who will wed Saturday, Oet 23 at Washington Baptisl Church. They recently purchased a home on Main Streel in Sperryville. Sperryville residents and family members of Cath) Pullen wish to extend birth day wishes to her. She will cel ebrate her special day or Sunday, Oct. 24. Wishes are also extendac to Cathy and her husband Ricky oh their 15th wedding anniversary Oct. 26. Thpjj reside in Gid Brown Hollow with their daughter, Ashleigh. There are many signs pi fall all around the Sperryvillt area. 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He cared for the sheep and the lambs. One way or the other, he saw to it that his flock was safe. The shepherd knew they depended upon his knowledge and skill. Truly, the Lord is our Shepherd, for He knows we are not aware oT the pitralls and the rocky paths that we may blindly wander onto each day. We need only have the faith and God, our Shepard, will give us peace of mind. Become one of God’s fold as you worship with His flock at your local church or synagogue. He will “watch over” you. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ezekiel Ezekiel Amos Mlcah Micah Psalm Romans 34:1-10 34:11-31 5:1-27 3:1-12 6:6-16 04 14:1-12 Scnpturet Selected oy The American Bible Society Copyright 1999, Kealer WiWama Newspaper Services. 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Local author to speak The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will hear an authority on the Civil War in this region at its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. The Round Table held its first meeting last month, attracting a good turnout of about 30 local people who are interested in learning more about the War between the States. Joseph Whitehom, a retired U.S. Army historian, presented a program on the fighting in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. The October meeting will feature a talk by Madison County author Harold Woodward Jr., who is recognized as an authority on the war in this area. Mr. Woodward, who is the duthor of three Civil War books, is active in many Civil War activities, including the Sons of Confederate Veterans. His talk on the war in Madison County will cover local battles, troop movements and encampments, and the impact of the war on local people. Mr. Woodward, a native of Madison County, is author of “For Home and Honor: The Story of Madison County, Virginia during the War Between the States.” In that book, he details the events, places, and people of Madison County in the war, and includes rosters listing the soldiers of the county and their war records. His other two books are biographies of Confederate generals. “Defender of the Valley: Brigadier General John D. Imboden, CSA,” is the story of the Southern cavalry commander who operated in the Shenandoah Valley. “The Confederacy’s Forgotten Son: Major General James L. Kemper, CSA,” tells the life story of a Madison County native who became a Confederate infantry commander, was grievously wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, but survived to become a postwar governor of Virginia. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. Due to space limitations, however, reservations are required. Call the book shop at 987-8444 to reserve your place. Coffee and dessert will be offered at $5 per person, and Mr. Woodward will be available to sign copies of his books. The Old Sperryville Bookshop is located at 44 Main Street in the historic village of Sperryville, one block from the intersection of Routes 211 and 522. Confederate Biography Major.' - Genen JAMES LAWSON KEMPER • t * Harold R. Woodward, Jr. Sympathy extended to Bailey family The community was sorry to hear of the death of Leon Bailey, husband of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Our condolences to her and the family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were Tuesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter Michelle of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Mrs. Addie Keyser had dinner at Country Cookin Restaurant in Culpeper on Sunday. Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill was an evening visitor in the Keyser home. Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean was a Saturday overnight guest of Mrs.. Alice Butler. On Saturday Mrs. Maggie Spungeon and two friends of McLean joined Mrs. Alice Butler and her houseguest, Mrs. Ferol Simpson for the annual Rappahannock House Tour and lunch. Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore Md., is spending some time with her cousins, Mr. Wolf Trap artist to present workshop Saturday, Oct. 23 BY LINDA G. MURPHY Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences Wolf Trap artist, Marcia Daft will be presenting two workshops at an upcoming training for child care providers and early childhood educators. Ms. Daft is a musician and educator who has worked extensively with children to develop musicality and listening skills. ! One workshop, Play Your Ears, was created for preschool teachers with no prior musical training. The workshop introduces three specific techniques for incorporating music into everyday teaching. -These strategies develop listening, motor, and abstract thinking skills, as well as enhance cultural awareness, language and vocabulary development. The second workshop, Making Math Dance and Science Sing, makes use of the performing arts to bring creative energy to preschool math Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. •. William Clifford Latham, Amissville and Evelyne O'Connell, Sperryville. Joseph Ryan Krienke, San Francisco, Calif, and Stephanie Michelle Thompson, San Francisco, Calif. Myier Bitting Clinic planned A Myier Bitting Clinic will be held Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paper Chase Farm near Middleburg. For additional information call The Tack Box at 540-687-3231 or locally at 675-1855. At the clinic learn how to solve bitting problems. 12SJ.WOTE i and science. Participants will move to the rhythms of South American gauchos as they create sequences and reverse them. They will explore musical concepts like rhythm and pitch while learning about patterns. And more creative fun! The training is one of the series offered by Virginia Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the local Department of Social Services. This workshop is one provided by the Wolf TVap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. The training will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 at the Culpeper Middle School in Culpeper. A registration fee of $10 should be paid by Oct. 19 to Virginia Cooperative Extension, 101 S. West St., Culpeper, Va 22701. If you have questions call 7273435, extension 3, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.fn. Monday through Friday or the local extension office at 675-3619. RECYCLE and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mrs. Nina Shepenson of Flint Hill, Mrs. Kyong Tiel arid children, Caroline and Michael, Mrs. Kim Vest and son Kirkland and daughter Victoria Hudson and Niki Calisto of Huntly. Ernest and Ellen Fletcher celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15. May you be blessed with many Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 more years together. “A friend is one who comes to you when all others leave” (quote from Apples of Gold). Have a great fall weekend! WANTED: Used furniture, antiques, collectibles, and general household goods. Cash on the spot. Quick removal. One piece or estate. Call SLINDY S NEW 6 USED TREASURES 1108 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg. VA 22401 e-mail address: slindys@aol.com 540-374-9211 (shop) or 540-752-7281 (home) Ask for Danny or Linda Hitt The Episcopal Churchwomen of Bromfield Parish presenters of The 43rd Annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale Wish to express their many, many thanks for the invaluable assistance of the people of this community whose efforts made possible the great success of this year's endeavour. At the same time, we extend our appreciation to those who came from near and far to support an event which provides major funding for the charities of the church. Marilouise Bane Judy Tole Co-chairpersons Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Upcoming Events Flu clinic days set The Rappahannock County Health Department will offer influenza clinics on the following day: Oct. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Flu cost is $7 for general public. Pneumonia (recommended for those over 65) cost is $14 for general public. Applebutter making planned The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be making applebutter on Satuday, Oct. 23. For more information call 635-3279 or 635-5482. Hunter Education course offered A Hunter Education course will be offered Oct. 23 and 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Amissville fire hall. Pre-registration is required. For additional information call Jim Bankston at 937-5192. Beef Conservation Field Day set The 1999 Northern Piedmont Beef Conservation Field Day will be held Friday, Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the farm of Thomas and Brad Rosenberger and family in Jeffersonton in Culpeper County. The day is sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Culpeper SWCD. From the Rappahannock area take 211 to 229, head south approximately two miles on 229, field day location is on the east side of 229 a quarter of mile south of 621. The field day will be held near the Rosenberger’s home, a white cape cod situated on the east side of 229 just south of 621. For more information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Autumn tennis instruction Anyone interested in tennis lessons should contact Hunt Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, 987-3366. He will be offering a limited number of sessions this autumn for adults as well as youth on all levels (beginner through advanced competition). There is a sliding-scale fee system based on the number of participants in a group, and individual instruction is also available. Wildlife program planned There seems to be a real need for public exposure to enhancing and learning about our native wildlife, as one of the assets of Rappahannock County. So a program has been set, at the Rappahannock Library, on Oct. 29 covering two main subjects: White Tail Deer in Rappahannock County - Problems and Possible Solutions! and Attracting Quail and Turkey to our property. The presentations will be given by two Virginia game biologists, Dan Love lace, Senior Game Biologist and Patty Moore, State of Virginia Quail Specialist. For more information call 675-3152. Halloween costume dance set A family Halloween costume dance will be held Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. The cost is $2 per person or $6 per family maximum. All children, pre-school age through seventh grade and parents are welcomed. Children under ten must have a parent present. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Child Care and Learning Center’s After School Club. 4-H Pickin * Party scheduled There will be a 4-H Pickin’ Party at the Sperryville fire hall on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. 4-H volunteers will be selling barbecue dinner platters and having a 50/50 raffle as a fund raiser for 4-H. There is no charge for admittance. There will be absolutely no alcohol permitted on the property and no smoking in the building. Everyone is welcome to come and bring his or her voice or instrument and join in the fun! For more information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are sponsored by Ragged Mountain Resource Center and more information may be obtained by calling the center at 987-3366. • Saturday, Oct. 23: Women’s Hike Series, Destination: White Oak Canyon Falls, meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 in Sperryville between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and car pool to the trail head, or meet in the White Oak Canyon parking lot, Route 600 in Berry Hollow by 9:30 a.m. Dress according to the weather of the day and bring food/water for self. Plan to return in the early afternoon. Remember to bring your Shenandoah Park pass or $5 for the trail usage fee. This hike marks the one year anniversary of the Women’s Hike Series. Call 540-987-9300 for additional information. • Sunday, Oct. 31...Halloween Community Bonfire in Washington just after dark... Classes at Yarn & More A weaving workshop is scheduled to begin at Yarn & More on Oct. 23. Learn to warp a table loom, basic weaving structures and techniques on the table loom, and a whole new “language of weaving.” You do not have to own a loom to take the class. Looms, warping boards, and thread will.be available as part of the class fee. This is a two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. If you need to begin at noon on Sunday, after church, that will be fine. Contact Yam and More at 675-1350, phone; 675-1547 fax or e-mail us at yammore@shentel.net for more information. Storytelling at Ki Theatre “No Ordinary Person: An Evening of Autobiographical Storytelling” will be presented at Ki Theatre on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. This is the third year of this highly popular series. The four storytellers this year will be Sallie Morgan (“Night at the Crisco Disco”), Jeanne Drevas (“Mindful Hand”), Joyce Abell (“My Father the Writer”) and Megan Hicks (“Monkey Blood”). This program is jointly sponsored by RAAC and Ki Theatre. Tickets are $10 at the door. For reservations, call RAAC at 675-3193 (please be sure to leave your name and phone number ) or e-mail to jabell@citizen.infi.net. Renovations will be held until 20 minutes before performan^Ptime. Girls softball clinic set Rappahannock Girls Little League Softball Coaches Susan Payne and Paul Gall will be conducting a fall softball program which will consist of fundamental skill development and drills for girls bom from Aug. 1, 1987 to July 31, 1993. The clinic will be held Saturdays, Oct. 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. behind the Mountainside Market in Sperryville. Anyone with questions should call Paul Gall evenings, 937-5048, daytime 540-477-6227 or Susan Payne, 987-8090, evenings.

Festival successful, contest winners announced The Sperryv'i I le Fire Department Auxiliary recently held a festival and pie contest ami would like to thank everyone who came out ,to support the event. One of tin biggest' contests was that of the apple pie. First place went to 'Nina Peyton of Boston, second place to -John -Jenkins of Sperryville. and third placeto Tim Norman of Woodville There also was a pumpkin pie contest and first place werit to Gertie Poling of Amissville. In addition, a quilt contest yielded first place to ..Catherine Brown of .Sperryville The Sperryville Auxiliary would like to thank DARE, the 4-H. and the Lions' Club for coming out and being a part of the festival. Furthermore, special thanks must he given to thc> {>ie judges for doing such a wonderful job. Larry Sherertz. Bob Anderson, and. Brooke- Fletcher. Photo courtesy of Michelle Jenkins JUDGES: Larry Sherertz, Brooke Fletcher and Bob Anderson relaxing after judging the Sperryville Auxiliary pie contest.held on Oct. 9. Viewtown social news notes Kent Switzer and brother Keith spent the weekend at Virginia Tech visiting their brother John,.who is a student there. While visiting they enjoyed the football game Saturday. Michelle Switzer spent' a couple of days last week with her parents. Junior and Gloria Switzer. Michelle is a student at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn August and family, Jessanna, Koda, and baby Kai spent Monday in Washington. D.C. enjoying the Taste of D C. Festival They had a great time. Have a great weekend and enjoy the fall foliage. SI iiS< Itllih TO I MF. /{.11*HAII.AM!\'(K'.K M il s. Call 67.Cl«. NEW CAR LOANS J.24% W APR for 60 Months . 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Anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cubbage on Friday and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Peyton whose day will be Monday on observances of their wedding. May each of you be blessed with many more years together. Great-grandmother, Mrs. BOSTON j| Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 the family of little Casey Frye, who went to be with the Lord on Friday. Deacon and Deaconess Day will be observed this Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Nazareth Baptist Church on Route 707, with the Rev. Green and choir of Criglersville &s guests. Marc Dodson, student at James Madison University, Harrisonburg spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and reggy bisk ot Koute 707, is beaming with joy over the arrival of little David Lee Sisk Jr. born at Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Sept. 17. An essay contest, “Sons of the American Revolution, George and Stella Knight” as the topic is opened for any junior or senior in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Fauquier counties to enter. Entries must be in by Dec. 31, and for more information please contact Donnel Hubbard at 200 Elmwood Drive, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Birthday greetings go out to sister-in-law, Verna Frazier, whose day is today and to Mrs. Mabel Webb of Castleton way, who celebrates on Friday. Zachary Corbin of Route 707 and Carol Peyton each add another year on Monday. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Roberta Fincham Compton who passed away, last week. She was the widow of Jack Compton and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fincham of our area. Hearts are touched and prayers extended to Mrs. J.l. Dodson ot Salem way. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Helen Cave of Route 707, who celebrated last Thursday. . Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Laney Menefee, former Boston residents, who observed 55 years together last week. We’ve been asked to report that there will be a 4-H Pickin Party at the Sperryville Fire Hall on Friday, Nov. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold, so please mark your calendar and plan to come and join in the fun and help support 4-H here in Rappahannock. Castleton way residents congratulates one of their own, Thomas Dowell, who last week was selected as Citizen of the Week. He is a senior at Wakefield Country Day School. Have a great weekend and give me a call should you have news of interest for the Boston community. Storm An azure sky its canvas plain with out a single sign of rain , a blazing sun thats on the run to tag along replete with fun.. A childhood moment taken now enchants the present ..dont know how a thrill of filling the entire day with nothing less but gayly play.. A warm and gentle breeze so sweet that tickles leaves and leaves them neat that winds its way between the boughs to kiss its branches and hardly rouse.. 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Lunch: Monday, Oct. 25: Pepperoni pizza, powerball donut, choose two: green beans, buttered corn, applesauce. Tuesday, Oct. 26: Cheeseburger on bun, gingerbread/cool whip, choose two: seasoned curly fries, pasta salad, fresh fruit, Wednesday, Oct. 27: Grilled ham and cheese, rice pudding, choose two: french fries, peas and carrots, chilled fruit. Thursday, Oct. 28: Barbecue on bun, nacho’s/cheese sauce, choose two: parsley potatoes, cole slaw, fruit. Friday, Oct. 29: Ghostly chili, garlic bread stickfe, choose two: scary hash browns, skeleton legs/gook, Halloween peaches and cookie. RCHS Monday, Oct. 25: Italian dunkers, garlic bread sticks, french fries, chilled fruit or pizza, tuna salad on bun. Tuesday, Oct. 26: Barbecue on bun, nacho’s/cheese, hash browns, cole slaw or cheeseburger on bun, bologna and cheese sandwich. Wednesday, Oct, 27: Grilled ham and cheese, pota^ to rounds, steamed broccoli', chilled fruit or turkey sub, barbecue pork rib. Thursday, Oct. 28: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans or pork nibblers/roll, turkey sub Friday, Oct. 29: Witches souP> golden goblin sandwiches, ghost eyes, bob for apples, Halloween treat or scary hamburger, chicken pattie on bun. Fundraiser underway The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main fundraiser of the year. For a donation of only $20 you could be eligible to win a grand prize of $1,000; a second place prize of $750 or a third place prize of $250. Prizes will be given away at the last boy’s basketball game in December. You do not need to be present to win. There will be only 200 tickets printed. Proceeds benefit the athletes at the high school and the athletic department. Tickets are available from any RCHS coach, at any home game or from any of the following Booster Club members: i Nancy and Calvin Atkins, Monte and Lisa Clinedinst or Cheryl Taylor. /

Residents return from vacation Doris Jones and friends returned this weekend after spending a few weeks in Africa. While there they went on a safari. Debbie Norman and Janet Putnam attended the Gold Cup Races at the Plains on Saturday. They said it was a beautiful day for the races. Saturday visitors of Die and Walter Milton Burke were John and Eddie Suche and Butch Harris of Culpeper. Visitors of June Clark and Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 The Woodville Baptist Church held services on Sunday at the America House in Culpeper. The Pastor, Rev. Alpheus Atkins, gave the sermon and the church choir went along and provided the singing. Those in attendance ' were Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Cecil Baldwin, Teresa, Taylor and Lauren Light, Eva Atkins, Joyce Short, Eric and Beth Ann Ciles T.nn Ellpn .Ipnkins Misty riux aunng the week were Rev. Alpheus Atkins, Dickie and Peggy Wayland of Slate Mills, Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Sam and Robert Falls. On Sunday Tim, Debbie and Corey Norman had lunch at the Pizza Hut in Luray. Later they visited the Luray Petting Zoo. Dan and Bessie Norman enjoyed the Graves Mountain Apple Festival on Saturday. Recent visitors of Emory and Frances Conners were Dorothy Warner and Jack and Evelyn Dellinger. Rodney and Jo Vest spent several days recently at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Pat and Charles Whorton entertained the Sperryville United Methodist Church congregation and Sunday School classes in their home on Sunday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Lillian and Jim Sykes of Culpeper, Katherine and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill, and Opie, Charles and Elizabeth Crawford of Sperryville. was the pianist for the choir. After helping to entertain and fellowshiping with the folks at America House on Sunday, Jimmy, Myrtle and Samantha Falls and Cecil Baldwin enjoyed lunch at Country Cooking in Culpeper. Sunday night Rev. Alpheus Atkins, Pastor of Woodville Baptist Church, was the guest speaker at the Chester Gap Baptist Church. Rev. Atkins was accompanied by his church choir members, Eva Atkins, Lori and Dan Pomerhn, Myrtle and Jimmy Falls, Cecil Baldwin, Holly, Barry and Annette Ferguson, Teresa, Taylor and Lauren Light, Joyce Short, Beth and Eric Giles, and Frankie Hitt. The pianist was Mrs. Bennett. Rev. Atkins will be the guest speaker at the Chester Gap Baptist Church each night this week through Friday, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Woodville news items for this column can be dropped in the box at Little Mary’s Shop or call June Clark at 987-8827. Flint Hill residents entertain Bryant and Holly Welch celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening by attending a movie and having dinner at the China Jade in Winchester. We wish them many, many more. Jennifer Peregory of Castleton was a weekend guest of Nikki Calisto. Judy Smith has returned to her home in Tempe, Ariz. after spending sometime with her sister, Jean Lillard who has been recuperating from eye surgery. She also visited her mother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Jim Curtis of Linden was a Sunday visitor of his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. Elizabeth Welch joined Joy Heddleston at her home in Sperryville on Sunday for an afternoon of play. Shelley Welch visited Bryant and Holly Welch and girls, Katie and Emily on Sunday evening. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. The message is delivered by Robert O. Goff, and the public is welcome. Joanne Welch, Geneva Welch and John and Libby Byam went on the annual Rappahannock House Tour on Sunday. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Also visiting was Helen Coffey of Sperryville. Mark Graves of Summerduck was a Sunday visitor of his grandmother. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have a “Sing Along” on the fifth Sunday of October at 7 a.m. Workshop set for Oct. 22-25 Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio is pleased to announce it will be hosting a watercolor painting workshop conducted by master watercolorist and landscape painter Steve Flemming: Painting the Landscapes of the Blue Ridge on Oct. 22-25. Ah emphasis on painting the effects of light, the use of expressive colors, the application of paint, and the use of good design choices in the painting process will be stressed. Flemming is dedicated to sharing with the student all of the information that he knows about the painting and creative process. The workshop is designed with a plan to teach all aspects of making a good painting. Each day a lesson on one part of the plan, (i.e., how to paint a sunny day or mixing vibrant grays and greens) is presented. Flemming then proceeds to do a demonstration which covers the fundamentals of the daily lesson. Flemming holds a BA from Old Dominion University and has been painting in watercolor for over 25 years. He has studied with some of the top instructors in the country including Skip Lawrence, Charles Reid, Rex Brandt, Robert Wood, and Bob Wade. He has been teaching watercolor painting classes at The Art League School located in Alexandria, for the last four years, and has two very successful painting videos and also teaches workshops nationally and internationally. The workshop will be held at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio located between Sperryville and Culpeper. Shimmering Meadows with views of Old Rag Mountain offers 31 scenic and private acres on which to paint. In case of rain students will work in the fully equipped teaching studio located on the premises. Cost for this four-day workshop is $255 and includes daily beverages. To enroll or for further information contact Carol Vogel at 547-4385. r {JnijjizLncj [Hlzougfzti, by Randy Minter HEAVEN ON EARTH We have it within ourselves to override the earthly influences that attempt to make us less noble than we are capable of being. All that is required is that we adhere to our inner impulses to do good, and do nothing to betray those around us. Although we may be tempted to respond in kind to those who do not wish us well, doing so only depletes our heavenly nature and betrays the goodness of our souls. As Seneca wrote: “The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself, the soul is in heaven even while it is in the flesh, if it be . purged of its natural corruptions, and taken up with divine thoughts and contemplations.” Finding that well of kindness within, whether we are dealing with a sick relative, a demanding child, or the interrupting phone call, only adds to our own growth and the well being of others. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, we know that making decisions at the time of the loss of a loved one is difficult, which is why we offer all the support we can. Call us at 347-3431. We're the oldest business in Fauquier County. “The problem of restoring to the world original and eternal beautv is solved by the redemption of the souL ” -Ralph Waldo Emerson i The public is welcome. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth had dinner at The Country Cafe on Thursday to celebrate the birthday of Joanne. Obituaries Hazel Stephenson Born in Tennessee Hazel Beatrice Walters Stephenson, 96, died Monday, Oct. 11 at Culpeper Health Care Center in Culpeper. She was born Sept. 12, 1903 in Bristol, Tenn., a daughter of Emmanuel Walters and Rhetta Hensen Walters. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Samuel Edward Stephenson Sr. She is survived by two sons, Samuel Edward Stephenson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla. and George Clarence Stephenson of Sperryville; six grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 15 at Akard Funeral Chapel in Bristol, Tenn. Memorial donations may be made to Sperryville Fire Department, P.O. Box 233, Sperryville, Va. 22740 or Sperryville Volunteer Rescue, RO. Box 178, Sperryville, Va. 22740. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the local arrangements. Casey Frye Culpeper resident Casey Lynn Frye, 2, of Culpeper died Friday, Oct. 15 following complications from leukemia at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1997 in Fauquier County. She is survived by her par ents, Charles “Chip” William Frye and Deborah Lynn Perryman Frye; a sister, Lauren Ashley Frye, all of Culpeper; maternal grandparents, Ed and Thelma Perryman of Stevensburg; a paternal grandmother, Shirley Frye-Hitt of Castleton and great-grandparents, Edna Carpenter of Brightwood and Carrie Jenkins of Sperryville. Additional survivors include a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 18 at Stevensburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Philip Walker officiating. Interment followed in Stevensburg Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers. were Tony Tharpe, Frank Jenkins Sr., John T. Carpenter Jr. and Harvey Carpenter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper Christian School, 810 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Anne Kendrick Roanoke resident Mrs. Anne Gaines Tibbs Kendrick, 88, of Roanoke died Saturday, Oct. 2. Mrs. Kendrick was a longtime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church and was a retired interior decorator. She was the widow of William J. Kendrick Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William J. Kendrick II and Joan Kendrick of Sunnyvale, Calif., David A. Kendrick and Anne Kendrick of Vinton, Va.; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a sister, Jean Braun of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kendrick was a sister-in-law of the late Mrs. Roberta Massie Spalding of Flint Hill and was a frequent visitor in the county. Funeral services were held at Green Memorial United Methodist Church in Roanoke on Wednesday, Oct. 6 with the Rev. Robert L. Watts and the Rev. Walter M. Lockett Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME! "The Home of Thoughtful Service" i 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 ] Wayne English, Manager Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline October 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial 5th Anniversary HKy discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-9374247/540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker, Repairs • Refirushmg • Resiorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT , MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Smit e CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Otoe CLoLune ^tucep? 2 Chimney Sweeping Relining Old 'ftuAvuud Service Fully Insured It Ifeau Experience Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 *6355- a Bushhoggjng Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Bart) Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail fWd. i. hi i r---*-H-i-i- «u. riivacy rencmg ahhmm amo Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. The One-Slop Shop In compMe Home Oecoralng Senice Ftoot Cowmgs * Window Trealmenls Walpepn • Sip Covere & Upho*ster> w—i^—di-i a ** ■ rillKMniMN A LOfnm0fCUN Rt 211 AmiMvWt, VA _937-5500_ CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KKLYUXG CONSTRICTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Division ut'Lttc an Maury Sutphin (540)675-3429 374 Ben Venue RJ Hint Hi. VA 22427 EXCAVATING Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Taxi Hauling, Ditch [ing, Culverts, Mowing, 'b® 'hogging & Grading, Snow Ri 675-1117 Driveway Removal LANDSCAPING Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and Installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Monday-Thisday 8 am. to 9 pm Friday-Satuday8am.to9pjn. Suiday8am.k>3pjn. 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE j SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPKKRYYIIAE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Madison (540) 948-2200 Ponds Waterfalls Naturalistic Plantings & (Stonescapes Complete Landscaping (Service (800)821-6160 (540)937-7565 Storybook Farms Landscaping, Inc. TAX PREPARATION •■Tax PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937*7541 1 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547-3451 PAINTING VinvT siding Interior & Exterior . Painting Full service, experienced Gina Johnson 540 923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrentod at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, m stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

I INDEX Please refer to category you wish to us Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments T011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office .088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 236 Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Equipment/Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales Free Mercnanoise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Ottered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395. Services Wanted . . .. Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lega| Not|ces 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notice 485. Bids & Proposals Career Education Career Education . Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted v Employment J ^General t Classified Legal Notices iReal Estate ilRentals/ jSales | Automotive m i Use... Directory Till-: SoilRCK I't)R Bt JSTNKSSKS, SliRVJCRS AND PROFESSIONALS. NORTHERN VIRGINIA f\ANew Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 540-349-9577 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: http://www.tiinespapers.cofn By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia De*Atlt+e4 Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday r BOUM.HOUMHB orromuHiry All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept | - -11 | [~ ~~| | Rentals Apartments FLINT HILL AREA: Spacious 1 Br. garage apt. $350 monthly. Call Wanda, Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9753. mm “ Houses V_ J FLINT HILL, VA. 3BR, 1BA, appl., storage building, cable ready. W/D hookup, sec. & ret. No pets. 540-675-3668. RAPP’K COUNTY - 2 bdrm, 1 bth farmhouse with private setting. $500 per month. Call Eileen M. Day Realtors, evenings 540-6753843. RURAL WASHINGTON VA - 5 Rm. modern house + BA. On farm w/beautiful mountain views. On paved secondary road 3 miles from dual Ln. All appliances + wood stove. Central air + oil heater. Lrg. yrd., garden & 2 small buildings. No pets. Immed. occupancy. $750/mo. Ref., sec. dep. Ideal for small family. 540-6753328 for apt. Seeking house for $250 - $300/mo. Inside/outside plumbing okay. Need by Oct. 15th. 540-9878340 ask for Jean. 55 Rentals Rooms NEAR LITTLE WASHINGTON Lrg. Room w/ storage and house privileges. $300/ month 540-675-1867 66 Shared Mousing ROOMMATE NEEDED to share house in Flint Hill, Va. W/D, a/c, $300/ mo. + V4 util. Pis. call 540675-1708. SEEKING housemates for group house near Sperryville Writer/artist retreat Organic garden. 30 acres & barn. $225 plus utils, negotiable Call 202-4624505 or 540-987-8718. “Brookes Corner” 88 acre firmette with approximately K) acres of woods. Frontage on two roads. Excellent location for commute to No. VA Only 2 miles from 1-66. Norman Realty, Inc. (540) 349 0660 gj BEAUTIFUL 3 BR 2-1/2 ba colonial. 3 fin. Ivls on 1 ac Backs to horse farm. Immac. cond. Loc. in English Meadow Subdivision in Warrenton. $235,000. 540-3494059. 180 TOLE HOUSE, for a small business, 1 16 miles W. of Little Washington on Rt. 211 and 522 540-923-4014 or 540-395-5626 Commarcial Rentals FORD 600, live PTO, $3,500, Ford 501 mower, 6 (1. $500, or both for $3,800. 540937-5480. -> 224 Firewood S_• J MIXED SEASONED FIREWOOD $ 100/cord, $50/ PU load Call 540635-1387. Furniture / Appliances LIKE NEW: Frigidaire , Electric stove. Cost $400, will sell for $250. 540-675-1236 mm Oarage / Yard Sale s_/ /ARD SALE, Oct 23, 9am-3pm, 25 Main St., Sperryville. Womens/ childrens clthng, toys, TVs, stereo, other numerous items. Rain Date: Oct 30. Hay Straw A Feed TOUND BALES: fescue. 4' X 4’, approx. 600 lbs., $30 4' 6" X 4' approx. 700 lbs., $35. All net-wrapped. Prices picked up at farm, 2 miles SE of Middleburg. Mike Morency, 540687-3159. f240 Horses k__J 'LINT HILL- STALLS, barn, small apart, for rent. Trails, tack rm., riding ring. Old Dom. Hunt. 540-635-6040 Lawn A Garden KUBOTAS New & Used Parts All Types of Service on Murray, MTD & Kubota Lawn & Garden Equipment PULLEN’S TRACTOR Culpeper 829-0893 261 Wanted WANTED BOXWOOD CUTTINGS. We trim and pay you lor the cuttings. Write or call Highlander & Sons, PO. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942 Phone, 540-832-2175 Fax, 540-832-2245 262 Musical Instruments BROWN PIANO SVC. Complete tuning & repairs, used pianos. Stephen Brown, RPT. 540-987-8708. 273 Pet. POINTER/ ENGLISH pups: Reg , exc. bloodlines, 11 wks, shots & wormed. Health guaranteed. 540-364-1322. 294 Giveaways 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. BMW, 1984, 325e, sunroof, tinted windows, Pioneer stereo, JBL speakers, looks good. All maintenance records $2,500 OBO. MUST SELL! Call Thomas, 540-347-1970 after 6:30 PM. CHEVY CAVALIER 1988, PS, PB, Am/Fm cass., AC, 6K on rebuilt engine. New alternator, new brakes, new tires, new headliner, gray w/ black interior. $2,250 OBO. 540-349-4843 FORD, 1989, Mustang GT Convertible, 95K, nice car, second owner. Reasonable Offer. 703724-1324 HONDA 1996 ACCORD LX four door. Power windows and locks. AM/FM radio and cassette player. A/C 68,000 miles. Excellent condition. Call 703-4505864. $14,000. HONDA '98 CIVIC DX, 4dr, auto, AC, 28K miles. $12,500. Call 540-743-2447. HONDA CIV)C DX - 4DR, auto, ac, only 28K miles, $12,500. Call 540-743-2447. 6 6-10 JEEP, M151A2, Military. M-Series,- 114 miles original, street legal, 4 spd , 4x4, brand new. mint cond. $13,500 202-421-8118 630 Campers RV's TIOGA MONTARO '93, 27', 17K mi., sleeps 6, A/C, generator, microwave, awning, exc. cond., $31,500 Flexible 540-882-3054 after 5pm. 2 CRUNCH 12" SPEAKERS in custom made box. Like ntew. S200/FIRM. Call Thomas 540-347-1970. 665 '93 CHEVY S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT - 4x4, 4dr, auto, all pwr, tilt cruise, Ithr, lugg rack, cd, clean $9350. 703-754-9466 Sport Utility Vohlclo 680 Van* Buses DODGE '87 RAM VAN. w/ TV, 250, V8 & tow pkg, 104k mi, 1 owner, new rear brakes, recently serviced, VA insp & emission, $2,750, final reduction. 703-7292308, Iv mess. 90 PLYMOUTH VOYEGER Van - Runs very well. $2750 /obo. 540-687-3034 TRUCK Mounted Cleaning Mach.-Hydramaster Crossfire 3.7,1345 hrs. New Cat pump, live reels, 70 gal fresh water in 1985 Chev C20 Van. $850 Hydramaster Spitfire 3.2,535hrs. Live reels, 50 gal fresh water & waste tank, mounted in 1987 Chev Astro, 80K, new paint. $8900. Both units $16000. Call 804-721-3086. r Sales /Houses Are You Paying $800+ To Rent? If so...find out how you can enjoy the tax and equity of home ownership. Our unique automated service reveal renters mortgage potential in less than 3 minutes. Call 24 hours (800) 244-7491 ext. 2052. -. Auctions s_/ Large Auction 5:30 p.m Saturday, Oct. 23 at the gallery, Rt, 211 Amissville, VA Featuring estate furniture from Scrabble, VA; A Carnival glass collection from Maryland; And a very fine group of select military collector firearms This extensive auction consists of the most interesting wide-ranging array Make plans now to spend an exciting, full evening with us! GUNS: 15+ exceptional lots, some w/very low serial numbers. Approximately 20 DECOYS, including Madison Mitchell; Jobes; Bryant; etc. Of special interest: large World War II Japanese (formerly cruiser-mounteid) binoculars encased in a finely-crafled dovetailed box. OLDER FURNITURE: A large number of superior pieces in walnut, oak, mahogany, pine, etc; Examples include a cheval mirror. Fine selections of marble-topped chests; Oak bookcases, Washstands, Servers; Beds; China cabinets, etc., etc , etc., ESPECIALLY NOTABLE: A most handsome, older TILE MOSAIC (30’ x 35') featuring a courtly gentleman in the large central tile. Approximately 130 lots of old CARNIVAL GLASS, including some rarities. ALSO a fine Victrola VV-240; Nicer quilts; Pottery & blue-dcc. crocks; Stamp collection; Fine porcelain and glassware; Griswold & other ironware; Hanging oil lamp & other fine lamps; Enchanting older framed prints and mirrors, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE' Reoffering due to owner's price reduction: 1969 CHEVELLE, 4-dr., new paint, etc. For more information & photos, check our web site: wwwbpauctions.com TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID, no buyer's premium. Food served Bill Payne Auctions. Inc P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540)937-4142 va a.f.*330 www.bpauctionscom E-mail: bpa&tidalwave net Bids & Proposals .a INVITATION to BIO BALLFIELD CONSTRUCTION The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is accepting bids on the construction of a baseball field, a softball field and grading of a parking area on property that it owns adjacent to the Rappahannock County Elementary School or Schoolhouse Road. The project is a reduced version of one proposed by the Rappahannock County Public Schools earlier this year. Eliminated from those plans are the field house, bleachers, dugouts, well, sanitary sewer, phone & electric, fencing, parking lot stone & wheel stops, rock excavation sand/clay mixture for infield, sod, mowing & watering and surveying stakeout and testing. Added to the plans are application of a protective layer of temporary winter mulch until such time ir spring of 2000 that permanent seeding can be accomplished and additional soil preparation in the spring to accomplish that seeding. The full scope of work may be described as/ Silt fence erosion control along bottom of all slopes, stripping and stockpiling of 8” of topsoil, cutting and filling to the grades shown on the revised plan including taking the required borrow material from the area south and west of the site (all owned by Rappahannock County), fine grading of all subgrades to + or - 0.2’, return of 8' topsoil to turf areas, temporary winter mulching of all disturbed areas and permanent seeding and mulching of ati disturbed areas in the Spring of 2000. The proposed parking lot would be left at subgrade. The infields would nave a dirt surface. Rock excavation should il be encountered, will be paid for extra. Surveying, stakeout and testing to be provided by owner. The terms of competitive sealed bidding (§ 11-37 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended) shall apply. Bids are due to the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 no later than 11:00 AM, Monday, November 1, 1999. For further information, contact the County Administrator, John W. McCarthy, at (540)675-3342. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 10-20, 10-27-99 #283759 IXappafjannocfe Jletos Get Into It!

EMPLOYMENT g-sw% Domestic ^ Help Wanted V___J LIVE IN CARE for elderly ■ gentleman. Nursing exp- preferred. 703754-9846. 545 Full Time Employment ADMIN. ASSISTANT FT, knowledge &f Windows 1 required. Good starting salary. Beak* call for interview 540347-9125 ext. 558 8000177166 ASSISTANTCHEF WAITER WAITRESS DISHWASHER Napoleon’s is now hiring enthusiastic, JeaSn players. Ex•cellent compensation- for right individggjs. ‘ Appty in person _NArOL EON'S ) 67 Waterloo St. Warrenton, Va. < (540) 347-4300 AUTO PARTS COUNTER SALES Part-time Positions. 16 Northern VA locations, (Prince William^- Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Exp.required. Call. ; Fairfax Auto Parts i 703-323-5300 ; Carpenter Help• ers & Laborers heeded in HaymarKet area. Transportation a must. Please leav$ message £40-635-6447. SHOPKEEPER ;. !$art-time for ' small shop in . Washington, VA. Work hours: ‘ ’Wed. - Fri. K) AM - 6 PM r; can . 540-675-1350 ’ or 54b-675-1349 HARRIS TRUCKING CO CHANGE YOUR DIRECTION... JOIN OUR FAMILY TRADITION 'Earn up to .35c/mile 'Safety Bonus & Awards 'Layover and Stop Off Pay 'Company Pays for Health/Life Insurance '2 Weeks Vac. / 6 Paid Holidays '401k/ Profit Sharing 'Pas’senger Program / Assigned Equip. 'Satellite Communications 'Tuition Reimbursement Available ‘Home Most Weekends Come Grow With Us Harris Trucking Company 800-929-5003 www.harristrk.com CLERICAL Rapidly growing Health Care Receivables Co. located in Manassas is seeking enthusiastic candidates for a full-time position, (Mon-Fri. 11 am-8 pm) in our data entry & clerical department. Successful candidates must have Excel and Word experience. We offer: 401K PROFIT SHARING HEALTH/DENTAL 3 WEEKS PAID LEAVE ON THE JOB TRAINING Send resume to: AHC/K. Laws 100002 BattJeview Parkway Manassas VA 20109 or fax 703-392-7970 CONSTRUCTION/ MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. Call 703-323-5300 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 KITCHEN & RESTAURANT: Positions available, FT/PT permanent schedule. $7-$10 per hour with experience. Benefits & bonuses. Spitony’s Pizza 540-347-9669 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/AIDE For elderly lady. Room plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. Call 540-937-5422. LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY HELP!!!! Advertise in Our Seasonal Employment Banner Page Oct. 6th through Dec. 21st RUN A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS & RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT!!!! PHONE: (540) 347-4222 FAX: (540) 349-8676 Email: www. liniespapcrs.com Mature/ Responsible person, experienced in horse care, for 5 retired equines in Culpeper Cty., VA. Salary(and/or housing) commensurate to amount of work and experience. References, non-smoking, non-drinking. Please fax resume & work references to: 540-937-7066 pr mail to Personnel, P. O. Box 60, Amissville, VA 20106 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/ LABORERS Needed for excavation company. Monomoy Services, Inc. is now hiring. Work locally. Benefits offered include insurance, retirement, and vacation. CALL (540) 253-5500 Medical Receptionist Looking for mature individual who enjoys working with people. Insurance filing background helpful. Good benefits, salary based upon experience. Send resume and references to: 5262 Mountain View Road Broad Run, Va. or fax to: 540-347-3126 OASIS CD DUPLICATION Flint Hill Needs 1-2 good people: • Office/sales assistant (needs great customer & organizing skills) • Stocking/filing clerk (needs to be very orderly) Oasis is a VERY FUN small office in a growth industry Fax resume to: 540-675-2500 or e-mail to: info@oasisCD.com PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS STAFF ACCOUNTANT Rapidly expanding yellow page company in Chantilly, VA seeking a hard working, self-motivated accountant with 2-3 yrs. general ledger accounting experience. Strong Excel or Lotus spreadsheet skills, acct. recon., bank recon., experience required. Starting salary $30,000. Qualified applicants may fax resume w/cover letter to: 703-818-1206 Attn: Kerry Kidd RESERVATIONS * GIFT SHOP HOUSEKEEPING * CUSTODIAN THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON $$BONUS$$ $100 Upon Hire $100 After 3 Months • On-the-job training • Uniforms • Paid vacation • Meals • Paid sick days • Health insurance • Competitive wages Call Anne at 540/675-3800 x46 and find out how you can get your sign-on bonus! The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 EOE • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery. Stop by our office on Main •Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 675-3338 Adding stationery Rappahannock Kids, follow along the dotted lines... Jack’s history j ack o’lant-erns come from Irish folklore. The Irish traditionally used turnips as jack United States5 Changed l° the more P,entiful Pumpkins when they began immigrating to the It is said that a man named Jack, known to be a drunf kster, had tricked the devil mto climbmg a tree. Jack then carved across the tree, trapping j devil in the tree th,!l!iJfV5iHantmg f° ?Te down> made a deal with Jack: if Jatk would !et him come down, the dev! would repay Jack by never tempting him with evil again. Jack made the deal and went on nts w/3y» Eventually, when Jack died, he was not allowed entrance into lie.' bemuse of ai, t - bad he h ,n '.fe' Nor was he al,owed int0 hell because he had once l, if eo ihe devil. Wtth no place to rest, Jack was sentenced to an eternity of roaming the earth in darkness. ackwa? afra'd the dark, so the devil gave him a burning ember to light his way. Jack took the ember and placed it into a carved-out turnip, to make a lantern. Trick or treating lips To make Halloween as fun and safe as possible, parents and children should take some basic precautions: • Avoid last-minute panic and put together costumes well in advance • Purchase only flame-resistant costumes or material. wor)’*t*triphe Costume largeenough to fit over warm clothes and short enough that the child the ch Hd* flash HghUo'carry^ reflectlve ,ape on «™k-or-treat bags and costumes and give • Make sure kids wear well-fitting and sturdy shoes or boots. Avoid heels migMMkse|ipSUdroewnn0ove,6,:e,eer^eS ^ Chi'd'S ViSi°n' FaCe pai"' iS safer ,hap masks >hat • Avoid any sharp accessories (knives, swords, etc.). • Insist that kids walk instead of running from house to house. InH°™iP °?e S!,die street and down the other, crossing the street only when necessary and only at well-lighted intersections. Sd,y • Use walkways and driveways instead of cutting across lawns. • Stay in familiar areas and approach only those houses that have lights on. ,* rl°to®at. any “"***”? an adult has checked it. Any candy that is not well wrapped or looks suspicious should be thrown away. All fruit should be washed and sliced before eating. > On the web Those who like to take celebrating Halloween just a little more seriously than mere trick-or-treating can visit these cool Web sites: • For some great costume ideas for the disabled, incorporating canes, crutches and wheel chairs, try: http://backandneck.miningco.com/health/disabilities/ba ckandneck/library/weekly/aa Handcraft Unlimited ® ,Si k. .r^L id. Autumn Craft Faire' A Clarke County Fairgrounds offRt. 7 in Berryville, VA October 23 & 24 3 buildings & tents full of handcrafted items Country, Modern, Folk Art, & Victorian, Etc. Show Hours: Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-4 Admission $2.50 Children under 12 admitted FREE 101697.htm • Find great decorating ideas at: www.bconnex.net/ ~mbuchana /realms/halloween/h-deco.html •Send a Halloween greeting card from: www.thebabynet. com/morefun/greetingcards/halloween/ • Download spooky sounds and music bv going to: http:// > cedar. alberni.net/ — absolute/ hallosounds.html Costumes picks This year’s crop of costumes is inspired by hit films, clever # cartoons and television "shows. The top three overall picks of the year are: • Austin Powers and Mod 1960s fashions • Star Wars characters (primarily Yoda and C3PO) • Pokemon Other popular choices include: • Ninja • Gl Joe • Snow White • Sabrina the Teenage Witch And for toddlers and babies: • Baby Cookie Monster • Baby Teletubbie • Chuckie (Rugrats) • Pea in a pod

News and views on fall planting Fall is an ideal time to add to the landscape. Many nurseries and garden centers have purchased additional shipments of stock, and there will be many good sales in the weeks ahead. Although nursery stock can be planted almost anytime, there are advantages that favor fall planting. Perhaps the biggest advantage to fall planting is the fact that the soil is still relatively warm. Newly planted trees and shrubs will make root will create problems with water movement and root growth between the root ball, planting hole, and surrounding soil. For the plant to survive, it must put out roots into the surrounding soil as quickly possible. For container grown plants, remove the container, and cut any circling roots. This will reduce the chance for development of girdling roots that could affect the tree years down the road. For balled and burlapped trees, remove all growtii until wen uitu i^eeeinuei, wneii Liie sun finally gets cold. They should be ready to take off next spring. On average, temperature and moisture are also usually favorable in the fall for plant establishment. An often-overlooked advantage to fall planting is the chance to select trees and shrubs with exceptional fall color. Even among specimens of the same species, the color of fall foliage can vary considerably. If the local garden center has fifteen red maples in stock, you can pick the one with the best color right now. The success of any planting project depends on careful attention to proper planting procedures. The following guidelines are provided by Dr. Bonnie Lee Appleton and Susan French, Extension Horticultural Specialists at the Hampton Roads Research Station. Dig shallow planting holes two to three times as wide as the root ball. Wide, shallow holes encourage horizontal root growth that trees and shrubs naturally produce. The holes should only be as deep as the root ball. In poorly drained soils, dig holes an inch or two shallower than the root ball. Do not dig a deep hole and place loose soil under the root ball, as the plant will settle. Planting too deep is the most common mistake homeowners make. Do not incorporate organic amendments such as peat moss into the backfill of the planting hole. This recommendation raises the eyebrows of many homeowners, but is based on extensive research. Differences in soil pore size lupca aim iwuie, aiiu uui ui pun uaiA Liie burlap about halfway down the root ball. Burlap that is left protruding out of the planting hole acts as a wick and removes moisture from the root ball. Tags or labels on the plant should be removed, as they will eventually cause girdling. A few inches of mulch will help retain moisture, hold down weeds, and prevent damage from lawn mowers and weed eaters. Leave a few inches of bare soil around the plants. Piling the mulch around the stems or trunks is a no-no, as this can encourage mice to girdle the stems. Most trees and shrubs do not need stakes or trunk wraps. The exception would be larger trees, or trees in exposed locations. Stakes should be removed in one year. If the trunk is already wrapped, it should be removed within one year. Many trees are girdled by staking wires that are not removed, and by cords used to keep wraps in place. Trunk wraps left in place often loosen and provide ideal sites for borers to enter trees. The last few weeks have been y/et, but newly planted trees and shrubs will still need water this fall and winter if the dry pattern returns. If next summer turns into another drought, plants should receive regular watering. If often takes more than one year for a plant to get established. Gardening questions may be directed to the Fauquier Master Gardeners at 341-7950, extension 19 or call the local Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Shenandoah National Park offers hikes Shenandoah National Park will celebrate the 35 year of the Wilderness Act with special programs during October. Park Superintendent Douglas K. Morris invites you to experience the park’s wilderness areas first hand. “Many visitors are unaware of the wilderness resource that Shenandoah National Park protects. In fact, Shenandoah contains one of the largest Federally designated wilderness areas in the eastern United States,” said Morris. “If you want to learn more about what ‘wilderness’ means and how Shenandoah National Park works to protect these areas for future generations, there is no better way than to hike into one of the wilderness areas with a ranger,” Morris continued. Park rangers will lead special hikes into one of the park’s wilderness areas on two Saturdays, Oct. 23 and 30. These strenuous four-mile hikes will begin at Fishers Gap Overlook, located at mile 49.4 on the Skyline Drive just north of Big Meadows at 10 a.m. and will last until around 1:30 p.m: Participants should wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water .and snacks, and be Super Pantry Program planned A Super Pantry Program sponsored through a partnership between Rappahannock Cooperative Extension and Blue Ridge Food Bank Network will be conducted at the Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton. The program will begin on Nov. 2 and continue through Dec. 14. The sessions will he conducted on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will receive nutrition education, tips on healthy cooking, hands on skills, lunch, a bag of groceries each week, a cookbook and a recipe file. For more information contact the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. to the Rappahannock i News. Call 675-3338. prepared for cool weather. For those who would like to learn more about what “wilderness” means, two special campfire programs are scheduled at Big Meadows Amphitheater. These programs will explore the beginning of the wilderness concept and challenge participants to determine what wilderness means to them. The wilderness campfire programs are scheduled for Friday nights Oct. 22 and 29 and begin at 8 p.m. In the event of bad weather, programs may be canceled. All programs are free to the public. For more information or for directions to program locations, contact Shenandoah National Park’s Education Office at 999-3489. Ki -:f5 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Marshall Burke and wife to Jerry W. Burke, 10.850 acres, Stonewall or Hampton District. Jerry W. Burke to George H. Scott, 10.85 acres, Stonewall or Hampton District. $65,100. Janice Sheryl Olfus-Carter to Clinton E. DeBusk, 23.6698 acres, Jackson District. $125,000. Cordani General Contracting LLC to Hugh D. Nix and wife, lot four, 2.32188 acres, Jackson District. $195,335. Beginners Astrology classes to meet Rappahannock Healing Arts Center will host Stella Richards, psychological astrologer, on Oct. 23 from 1-3 p.m. The focus will be on a basic and in-depth understanding of the signs, planets and aspects and will delve into chart interpretation. Instruction will be given from a psychodynamic and Jungian point of view. Call Stella to register at 804-8232555. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime UMMKSTft/ “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 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, discrimination based on elderiiness, parenthood or handicap is illegal. We will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal housing opportunity basis. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office NEEDS FIXIN’ - Seller* do coWffiercial zoned. $89,000 OFF AARON MOUNTAIN ROAD - 25.5 acre wooded 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 987-8146 parcel. $90,000 DON’T MISS OUT on the opportunity to purchase land rarely available in Rappahannock County for commercial use. Twenty acres in the designated commercial zone just outside Town. Frontage on two State Roads. Will divide and can build to suit. $25,000 per acre as a whole. The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 butchz@summit.net & MIX and MATCH Come to lovely Rappahannock County and start your own business or build your dream home. 7+ commercial acres and 32x60 shop/showroom - $380,000 Two - 1+ acre commercial lots with Rt. 211 frontage - $49,900 & $53,640 Two wooded building lots with Thornton River and Shenandoah National Park frontage - $50,000 Multi complex with apt., office and showroom on 1 acre - $160,000 Buy one or any combination of the above. I lu («uinO\ I’m/'ui\ I •mill i urmlinfc • V\*•/> ><11 i miluv u ulioi s.i «>»n Custom built all brick home with 4 BRs, 2 BAs, wood floors, fireplace, family room and much more. All on 4.39 acres near the village of Sperryville. Lovely mountain views, garage and large 30x60 shop. Commercial zoning in place. Only $259,500 Thorton River frontage with Farmhouse. 1.2 acres, quiet, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, screened porch, outbuildings. $134,900 Well-kept one level vinyl sided Rancher on one acre. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, front and rear deck. $129,000 Visionary needed! Large 3 BR, 2 BA old home needs handyman to restore all the wood trim and details. In-town location, could become commercial. $95,900 LAND - Several parcels, 10-187 arcres. Call for details! Real Estate III 2l) 1 C i.n St 1 he I hc.iK't ltuiUiing W.idiingtim. Virginia I Uhll! ! rosyliuft.lh'l 675 1373 KiJ Kt .lik i 61 If* Mu/K Aim M»»,iiv ‘»N NoitN 13 / t