Rappahannock News, July 5, 2000

SERIALS SEC ?00 E PROAD T I ON 123nd Year... No. 27 Phone <540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Celebration at Gray Ghost Vineyards - Help celebrate six years of l excellence! Join Gray Ghost i Winery’s sixth anniversary ’ celebration, Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9 from 11 am. to 5 p.m. Enjoy seasonal hors d’oeuvres paired with internationally acclaimed Gray Ghost wines. Admission includes • hors d’oeuvres, wine and • complimentary logo glass. — - - Admission is $14 for adults, $7 for under 21 and designated drivers. . Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. For more information or directions to the winery call 937-4869. Vacancy available The position of Jackson District representative on the Rappahannock County School Board is vacant due to a resignation. Citizens interested in being considered for appointment are encouraged to submit, in person, a letter of interest, along with a resume to the School Board Clerk (Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs) at the School Board Office. Upon receipt of that letter and resume, it will be required that prospective candidates fill 6ut a questionnaire and return it to the School Board office by noon on July 14. For additional information call 987-8773. Flatwood Refuse Center open Hours for the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center are Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call 987-8985 or 675-3342. Dennis at PEC Bob Dennis will be at the Rappahannock Piedmont Environmental Office every Friday from 9:30 to 12. The public is invited to learn more about Conservation Easements, ask questions, learn the facts and/or draft your easement. The office is located at 12717 Lee Highway near Washington. For additional information call 987-9441. Board of directors to meet July 10 The July board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Soccer Camp set : Carl Gray, coach of the RCHS girls’ varsity soccer team, will direct a camp for all county youth soccer players ages 5-18 at the RCES field the week of July 10. Coach Gray will bring other “A" Licensed coaches, college and high school players to assist him,, the camp will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Players will need a soccer ball (which can be purchased at camp), shinguards and water. Cost with a soccer ball is $65 for Jhe first player in a family and $35 for each sibling. Without the soccer ball the fees are $55 and $25. Call 937-5794 after 6 p.m. if you have questions. Happenings • Tuesday, July 11 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, July 12 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 i . Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Changing of the guard Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs Andy and Dana Thompson took over The Corner Store from Randolph Clater, wife Dorothy daughter Pam and son-in-law Roger Jenkins and special consultant, the Clater’s nephew Ian Thompson (front). The end of an era—the Comer Store changes hands BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Writer Forty-two years ago a young man graduated from Rappahannock High School and embarked upon a career that has now just come to an end. Randolph Clater started work at the Comer Store in Sperryville on April 5, 1958. Full of hope and optimism, planning his life, certainly not able to look forward to the year 2000—the year that his first career ended and new opportunities awoke. Forty-two years! First working for Comer Store owners Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, then leasing the store, men purcnasing tne store witn Wilson Burke, then selling the store to out-of-towners and buying it back. Now, as his Corner Store finale, Randolph Clater has sold the store to Andy and Dana Thompson, and intends to seek other employment— employment that will permit him to work fewer than seven days a week and twelye plus hours per day. Employment that will enable him to “get back a life and spend time with my family.” All of his family has put forth the effort that has made the Corner Store a part of the daily routine in Sperryville. Daughter Pam Jenkins started working part-time at the store in 1985 and full-time in 1988; son-in-law Roger Jenkins spent twenty years in the Comer Store— from 1976 to 1996; wife Dorothy has toiled alongside her husband and daughter since 1996; and nephew Ian Thompson has “been here for nine j - years... . -- The Claters will move on, and will leave to the Thompsons a legacy of good service and good cheer, and all of Rappahannock will miss their proprietorship of the Comer Store. New owners Andy and Dana Thompson come from Dallas, but are not entirely unfamiliar with Rappahannock. Andy’s parents, Ken and Mary Thompson, live in the Sperryville area and Andy and Dana have visited on occasion and, like all of us, “just love the County.” It was Ken Thompson, in fact, who “brokered” the deal. Ken Thompson overheard Clater talking about his wish to have more time to spend with his family, told Andy about the possibility, “and a few weeks later it was a done deal.” For the reasons Randolph Clater and family are moving out, Andy and Dana Thompson are moving in. Andy was looking too for a way to spend more time with Dana and their son (Andy was a long-distance mover and frequently away from home), and the Comer Store will give them that opportunity. Andy said that he is “really happy to be out of the truck and in one place for good.” And Dana seconded that. Though they’ve been here but a few weeks, they are both pleased with what they have found. Dana loves being “surrounded by beauty,” and Andy is positive about the future and about Rappahannock folks. There are certainly mixed emotions in this Corner Store transition. Glater 'found it difficult to find the words to express his feelings, but nephew Ian said that “I’m happy because it won’t be hard on Uncle Randolph any more.” Well Uncle Randolph, it will be hard on many to see you and your family leave the store, but then again, it might be nice to see you outside of its doors too. Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Carnival time! The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department kicked off the summer carnival season last week. Katie Baldwin of Sperryville enjoyed the rides. She is the daughter of Richie and Linda Baldwin of Sperryville. School gives back $115K BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Writer At its FY2000 payout meeting on June 29, the Rappahannock County School Board accepted Superintendent David Gangel’s recommendation and approved end-of-year payments of $377,179.10, resulting in a return to the Board of Supervisors of $115,688.03 in unexpended funds. This year’s return represents 1.4 percent of the roughly $8 million in revenue received by the school system. The end-of-year list includes a broad variety of items, as does the rationale for them. Dr. Gangel explained to the Board that there has been a misunderstanding of just what the end-of-year list represents. “We incur costs right up to June 30,” he said, “and the payout meeting is to take care of bills through that period.” The approved payment list includes: $129,664 for renovation of the old butterfly roof at the high school, $31,712 for the middle west wing roof at the high school, $29,170 for a new bus chassis, $33,119 for classroom dividers in the new high school addition, $12,000 in cafeteria start-up funds, $5,000 for Germana auto mechanics start-up, $6,750 for 25 person attendance to the Effective Schools Conference, $9,362 for curriculum design software, $7,300 for new band instruments, and $6,020 for an RCHS library computer projector. Elementary School to close for repairs -Dr. Gangel reported that he would be forced to close the elementary school, and might have to suspend summer school if an alternate location can not be identified. It appears as though the liner in the septic lagoon at RCES is accumulating a substrate of an unidentified gas, and the gas is creating a bubble in the liner that is making routine drainage of under-liner water impossible. In order to correct the problem the lagoon must be drained and the See SCHOOL, Page A6 Amissville Post Office construction to start On Friday, June 30 representatives of the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA) met with the US Postal Service concerning the new village post office. It was confirmed that a construction contract has been awarded to Sierra Construction of Monrovia, Md. Work is to officially begin on July 6 with a targeted completion in December 2000. The opening of the new facility is scheduled for January 2001. AACA, the USPS and contractor are now finalizing the building exterior material, color scheme, lighting fixture style and landscaping. The USPS has agreed to provide space and power for a village information kiosk that will be prepared by the association. A community meeting for the USPS to present the Post Office is being scheduled for Aug. 10. More details and a color representative of the facility will be published as they become available. For more information contact Steve Miller at 937-7327 or Rick Moriarty at 937-7747.

Starfish mentoring BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Writer When I attended the graduation ceremony for the RCHS Class 2000 on June 10, I had no idea that I would be invited to contribute a Starfish item to fill a Panther Pause space in the Rappahannock News. It was an opportunity that I accepted even though it does take time to fill space, as Jan Makela well knows. But she has certainly deserved some time off for the summer. So, once again, I volunteered. What is it about this community that seems to stimulate Volunteerism? It seems to affect people of all ages. The spirit of the volunteer has been well represented in the Class of 2000. It’s one of the reasons that so many have been describing that senior class as “very special”, or the “best of the best.” Did you take time to review the faces in that two page spread in the June 7 Rappahannock News? Personally, I can’t remember a more attractive assembly of young adults. I’ve seen a lot of them over the years. I owe them all a debt of gratitude for what they did to renew my faith in the future. That gift was unexpected. On the morning of June 10 I thought I was going to witness my wife’s presentation of a scholarship. At least that provided the incentiw to get me out of our air conditioned home on that warm and muggy morning. But I was soon captivated by the whole ceremonial experience. Tb me it was both moving and inspirational. When the fine RCHS Band struck up that magical old march “Pomp and Circumstance” I was instantly transported in time and space to my own graduation in San Diego, the Point Loma High School class of 1934. Now, you kids may not believe this, but it seemed like only yesterday, well, maybe only a couple of years or so. I was standing where I could see every face as the seniors straightened up, found the beat, got “in sync” and began their memorable march down the long aisle, toward the rest of their lives. Those wonderful young faces definitely increased my growing optimism about the future of our country. I thought . . . “These young people really will make a difference, not just any difference, anyone can do that. No . . . They will make a creatively constructive difference.” Why am I so sure? I’ve had the opportunity of getting to know a special group of them. I’ve observed them as student volunteers, as Starfish Mentors. Not all of you may know the Starfish background. In 1998 a charter class of 14 potential mentors began a training program under the expert guidance of Lois Manookian, Judy Tole, Mary O’Meara and Ellen Neill-Dore. Good advice and insights were also contributed by Mary Anne Biggs, Susan Fox and other professionals. Months of thoughtful planning, research and study of mentoring programs from other areas went into the development of Starfish goals and guidelines produced by the executive committee. The concept of “mentoring” is not a new one in the evolution of human education through the ages. Most of what we know as adults has come from someone’s initiative and desire to transfer knowledge from one to another. But the fresh idea of Starfish has rekindled our enthusiasm. The theme was taken from STARFISH • HEA0MTATERS Professor Loren Eisley’s wise little parable that leaves the reader with the key phrase “it makes a difference to this one.” The only student timong that charter class of 14 Starfish mentor trainees was a RCHS junior named Meghan Fairbrother. She and her mother had seen a notice in the Rappahannock News asking for volunteers to become “mentors”. They discussed the idea and Meghan wanted to try it. “I joined to help other kids. I thought it would be interesting to meet someone I really didn’t know and to give them more opportunities.”‘She put her thought into action and her mentor training to work. Meghan made several Starfish mentoring presentations to other members of her junior class, resulting in the first group of student mentors who were then matched with eighth graders who became their “mentees”. It was initially believed that juniors who were becoming seniors could be most helpful to assist ninth grade students faced with the new challenges of high school. That first group of Starfish mentors graduated in the 2000 class. You should know who they are. They have made mentoring history at RCHS and are role models for many others in the future. All of them earned the Governor’s Seal (23 credits with a 3.0 or better GPA) and ten were members of the National Honor Society. They were not selected as mentors for scholarship alone. Each one volunteered to take the special training to become Starfish mentors. Perhaps the quality : of these young people also made them want to be good students, their names are: Allison Baker, Austin Bouffard, Meghan Fairbrother, Marshall Gangel, Alice Gentry, Jami Gillis, Crystal Grigsby, Rebecca Metcalfe, Sandra Oliver, Frank Paratore, Jennifer Thomas and Beth Yowell. The Starfish program owes them all a debt of gratitude for a job “well done”. Some changes have been made in future programs due to some lessons learned. Seniors have a lot to do, especially as the school year progresses. It was difficult to match mentor/mentee schedules between eighth and 12 graders. For the year 20002001 the mentors will be juniors and will be matched with ninth grade mentees. Orientation sessions have already commenced for next year’s group of Starfish mentors and many have already been matched up with mentees. There is still time for others to volunteer to qualify for Starfish training. The new group of mentors will include: Amber Allefn, Wendy Gillis, Kate Hutchinson, David Massie, Jessica Nawrocki, Lea Payne, Tabetha Swain, Philip Thomas, Stephen VonFange, Amanda Weakly and Betsy Welk. For further Starfish information call Judy Tole at 9375850. Establishing a pecking order among bluebirds Ethologists — those who study animal behavior — tell us that highly evolved animal organisms exhibit more variety in individual behavior than organisms less highly evolved. Most would agree that Homo sapiens is a very highly evolved animal organism. We are animals, after all, though there are those who will not allow humans to enter the animal kingdom. There is great — I should say, immense — All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott variety in human behavior. Who would argue with that statement? Few would disagree with the statement that a bird, also Notice of Dumpster Closing The Huntly Dumpster on U.S. Rt. 522 will close on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 The Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center is Open Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 - 7:00 to serve your household waste disposal needs (Commercial trash, appliances, scrap metal, construction debris, brush & tree trimmings, tires and used motor oil and antifreeze will still need to be taken to the Landfill Facility in Amissville) Please call 987-8985 or 675-3342 for further information. ____- ’ Yes! Cl Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21 .,w Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°° Name Address Citv State_ Zip Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nruts, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS I New Address: -I Old Address: The Rappahannock A/inw(ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock, $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. belonging to the animal kingdom, is a highly evolved and complex organism. Behavior in the eastern bluebird, Sialia Sialis, is wildly diverse. It was in observing a bluebird’s reaction to predation that I began to understand this diversity. As resident naturalist at the Madeira School in McLean, with its 400 varied acres, it was my job to monitor 35 bluebird nest boxes every two weeks and record what I found. If a bluebird was nesting, the number of eggs was recorded, and if there was young, their number and approximate ages were important. There were other occupants than bluebirds: bumble bees and wasps, for example. I had to be careful in removing these and did get painful stings on several occasions. That was all a part of my job, an occupational hazard. Chickadees also occupied the nest boxes. Their mossand-fur nests were as important to the research project as the neat grassy nests of bluebirds. House sparrows were a big problem, and their nests (with eggs and young) were removed. Competition for nest cavities by these introduced and aggressive birds has been — and still is — a serious threat to bluebird populations. On a number of occasions, I found dead female bluebirds in the nest box; they died of multiple pecks from house sparrows. Once, as I approached a nest box containing bluebird young, a female house sparrow emerged with a nestling bluebird, dropped it on the ground, flew down and pecked through its skull. If a natural predator had robbed the nest of eggs or young, I had to make a guess School Board Vacancy The position of Jackson District representative on the Rappahannock County School Board is vacant due to resignation. Citizens interested in being considered for appointment are encouraged to submit, in person, a letter of interest, along with a resume, to the School Board Clerk (Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs) at the School Board Office at 6 Schoolhouse Road. Upon receipt of that letter and resume, it will be required that prospective candidates fill out a questionnaire and return it to the School Board Office by 12:00 noon on July 14, 2000. Candidates must be registered voters from within the Jackson District. A special called public hearing has been scheduled to interview candidates on Tuesday, July 18 at 700 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Courthouse. The appointment of an interim Jackson District School Board Member will be made on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 7:30 pan. in the School Board Office. The term of interim position will extend until the seating of an elected Jackson District member in January 2001. The next Jackson District Schcx)l Board election will be held during the general election in November 2000. The elected School Board will fill the remainder of the current term. Culpeper Movies 4 Featuring • Stadium seating with rocking chairs • Digital Stereo Sound • Party room for birthdays Computerized ticketing with advance sale tickets Culpeper Movies 4 210 Main St. 825-7000 \ whether or not it was a snake or raccoon. This was not difficult, as snakes leave a nest intact when removing its contents. It was in observing the response of nesting bluebirds to my periodic checking of boxes that I became aware of the variety of responses of bluebirds to a predator. Of course, I didn’t think of myself as a predator, but bluebirds did, one male bluebird in particular. At one nest box, the male protested my presence at his nest by diving straight at my head at high speed, all the time clicking his bill in a menacing manner. Though the bird never actually struck me, I instinctively ducked at each dive. The incubating female had flown from the box at my approach. That male bluebird attacked every time I opened the top to his nest box. At another box, the incubating female refused to desert her eggs and calmly looked up at me when I opened the box. Her gaze seemed to say, “Yes, is there something you want?” So tightly did she sit that I had to reach under her to count the eggs with my fingers. In my repeated checks, this female never moved. Her mate did not put in an appearance at any of my checks. These examples of bird behavior demonstrate two • reactions to predation. This • diversity of behavior enables bluebirds to adapt to many situations, exploit a number of habitats, and — as a result — thrive in a man-made world. There is cause for joy among us humans who love bluebirds. This joy is an example of diversity in our behavior. Write Virginia naturalist John Trott care of this newspaper: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. WCDS News • WCDS Biology teacher, James Wood, along with his wife, Diane recently took a group of students and parents on a field trip to the Walter Reed Medical Center in Silver Spring, Md. for a tour of the facility. of large, live, hanging spiders and the feeding of spiny lobsters, among many other interesting exhibits. • Wakefield Country Day School will be holding an Open House on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 12. WCDS students, faculty i he highlight ot the tour was the “hands on” exhibit of plasticized human lungs, hearts, and other organs. Students then enjoyed a visit to the National Zoo where they saw an “up close” exhibit and staff will be available to show you around our campus and answer any questions you may have. Please join us for a cup of coffee and an informal tour of WCDS. —BY LORI FERREIRA Peace of Mind... ... in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749. Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200

Local students compete at National Technology Conference in Atlanta Over 3,200 top technology education students from around the nation attended the 22nd annual National Technology Student Association (TSA) conference in Atlanta, Ga. June 21-25. “The National Conference is the highlight of the school year for students enrolled in technology education courses, providing students the unique opportunity to compete on the national level in more than 30 competitive events,” said TSA chapter adviser, Mr. Ron Vickers, who teaches a variety of technology classes at Rappahannock County High School. This year Jeremy Graves, Justin Clarambeau and Ian Blubaugh represented RCHS in several team events including Technology Bowl, Problem Solving and Structural Engineering. Graves also entered the manufacturing prototype contest. Blubaugh competed in the Extemporaneous Speech event and was a finalist from over 100 contestants. On the last day of the conference, during the awards ceremony, Blubaugh received his finalists pin and later learned that he placed fourth in the nation in this event. It is the goal of the 100,000 member association to promote technological leadership and personal growth through participation in regional, state Photo courtesy of Ron Vickers REPRESENTING RCHS: Ian Blubaugh, Jeremy Graves and Justin Clarambeau ready to enter a contest at the TSA National Conference in Atlanta, Ga. and national conferences. When asked about his view of the experience, Blubaugh said “The national conference is much better than the state level. There you have to go from competition to competition in the two day period. At the national conference, I was able to relax a bit to see parts of Atlanta and still compete in several contests throughout the five day conference. Mr. Vickers took us to see an Atlanta Braves game, tour Coca-Cola World, the Atlanta Underground and get inside CNN. I want to thank the school system for sending us and the organizations that helped contribute funds to make it possible. This included the Rappahannock Lion’s Club and the Curriculum Enrichment Program.” “Once again, I feel that students in Rappahannock County proved that they are on a par equal with any in the nation. I enjoy teaching in Rappahannock and hope that we will be able to continue to provide these trips to TSA students for many years to come,” said Mr. Vickers. Supervisors buzz through holiday agenda by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer With an agenda designed by the County Administrator for holiday brevity, the Board of Supervisors July afternoon session was dispensed with in short order. Schools Superintendent Dr. David Gangel presented his monthly “About our Schools” report, during which he provided the year 1999-2000 fiscal tally as well as some preliminary information on critical capital requirements. Dr. Gangel reported that “we’re in the black,” and outlined this past fiscal year’s performance that resulted in- a return of $115,688.03 to the Board of Supervisors. The appropriation for the fiscal year was $8,112,168.05 and expenditures were $7,883,281.21, leaving a balance of $228,886.84. Revenue not received, however, amounted to $113,198.81, leaving the unexpended amount of $115,688.03 to be returned. Dr. Gangel noted that the elementary school water tanks had recently been cleaned of some of the sediment that is suspect in the school’s “brown water,” but that, due to the extremely poor condition of the tanks, not all of the sediment was able to be removed. He told the board that the contractor said that the tanks might last from “six days to six months,” and that replacement would cost roughly $75,000. A engineering effort ■ is currently underway to determine the best option for water tank replacement. He also spoke of the need for ball ; field fences,- and that the • school system is in the process iof replacing sixteen teachers I who will not be returning next • school year. Supervisor Bryant Lee, referring to the extraordinary efforts made to increase teach1 er salaries this year, asked if ; the money helped. Dir. Gangel • replied that only four teachers ■ have decided to leave Rappahannock schools since the publication of the new salaries, and he comment that ; the money definitely did help. Dr. Gangel said that the ! SOL scores for individuals are * out, and that preliminary sys; tem-wide scores indicate that both the elementary and high schools will be provisionally •accredited. Final results i should be available from the J State by the end of July. Supervisor Roger Welch * commented that he had received complaints about the heat in the high school gymna. sium during graduation, and ; asked that Dr. Gangel investi• gate options for cooling. Dr. Gangel will look into the cost * of exhaust fans and of air con’ ditioning for the gym. • Bears troublesome During the public com ments portion of the meeting, Joy Sloane asked if the board would lobby the Fish and Game Commission to start bear and deer hunting seasons at the same time to help reduce the bear population since incidents of troublesome and aggressive bears have increased significantly in recent months. By starting the seasons coincidentally she said, hunters “can go out and bump off a deer, a bear, or your neighbor-whatever flats your boat.” Mr. Lee reported that Fish and Game did recently have a meeting to discuss the bear problem and, though they cannot extend the bear season this year, they are considering doing so next year. Amendment In response to a recent Planning Commission case in which a family apartment could not be located in a topographically suitable location due to the 200 foot restriction pn distance from the main house, the BZA representative to the Planning Commission, Butch Zindel, promoted an amendment that would provide more flexibility. Administrator McCarthy presented a draft resolution amending the Zoning chapter of the County Code by permitting the BZA to work outside of the 200 foot limit when “exceptional topographic conditions exist on the site.” The resolution was passed by the board, and a public hearing will be held on the amendment by the Planning Commission on July 19 and by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 7. Other activities • Mr. McCarthy provided photographs showing the Scrabble Dumpster site after closing, and was rewarded with an “attaboy” by This week at the Bleu Rock Inn Restaurant, Pub, B&B and Equine Center. For fine dining, weddings, a quiet getaway: TfiinU iSlLu. 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Refuse and Recycling Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • The Board, after lengthy maneuvering and consideration, voted to appoint School Board member Aileen Johnson to the Lord Fairfax Community College Board Prince WffianCoH Count \3pec‘‘^ *19.00 weekdays anytime, June only Regular wkdays wkend Before 11 11-4: After 4: $32 «oc $20 $25 Call 703-754-7111 Plus tax. Cart included and required. Nonmetal spikes required Coupon valid up to 4 players & not valid w/any other otter Expires June 30, 2000. #10 seat held until June 30 by Diane Bruce. The board had also considered candidates David ' Gangel, Jennifer Matthews, and Liz Blubaugh, all of whom were “eminently qualified,” but selected Mrs. Johnson after Dr. Gangel withdrew his nomination because of an apparent tie in the vote between he and Mrs. Johnson. BLUE RAG GARDENS Daylilies '—-x Carefree, Colorful additions to the garden Directions: Rt 231 between Banco and Etlan 540-923-4234 RAPPAHANNOCK TRASH SERVICE Serving Rappahannock County Only 1 to 7 bags per week, four pickups per month. Bags to be located at end of driveway. Rates $22 per month Service begins August 1, 2000 Contact us as soon as possible before July 25. 540-937-5088 or 540-937-7701 , Privately owned and operated. Proposed Amendment To The Zoning Chapter Of The Rappahannock County Code Relating To Family Apartments The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the following amendment(s) to the Rappahannock County Code provisions for zoning (§170): Amend §170-62G by adding at the end of the fifth sentence (ending “...main residence", replacing the with a and reading: except upon a finding by the BZA that exceptional topographic conditions exist on the site, such that varying this limit shall not act to the detriment of the public interest, upon which finding the BZA may grant such separation as it deems appropriate. This proposed amendment shall also be considered by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at a Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment at either or both meetings, or by submitting written remarks for the record to the Zoning Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Tennis instructional classes scheduled The following schedule is an initial offering of instructional tennis classes for all levels of play, youth and adult, beginner, intermediate and advanced. If scheduled times are not suitable, but there is still an interest in receiving instruction, sincere efforts will be made to accommodate potential participants at other times. General playing partner “hit” lists, according to approximate level of play, are available and evolving. Instruction will be held at Rappahannock County Park courts with Hunt Harris, former U.S. national champion and experienced international teaching professional. Lessons are available year-round according to availability and interest on a first-come, first-served basis, and private instruction is an option. Fees vary according to the number of persons in a group. Some barter is possible. Hunt may be contacted via e-mailing hunt@mnsinc.com or by calling 540-987-3366. Schedule of classes for July 2000 Beginner Adults Tuesday, July II, 8-9 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 8-9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 8-9 a.m. Beginner Youth Tuesday, July 11, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 9-10 a.m. Intermediate Adult Tuesday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Intermediate Youth Tuesday, July 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, ll:30-a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. _ Wednesday, July 26, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Advanced Adult and Youth Friday, July 14, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Flint Hill yju\y 26-29 Wakefield Country Day School At Huntly (Pre-School through 12th Grade) Cordially Invites You To Attend An OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 15, 2000 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. i1 mm Tour the school • Review classroom and curriculum materials and texts • Meet teachers, students and administrators • Schedule admissions placement tests “Providing a classical education for the students of the 21st Century. ” Enrollment Now Open For 2000 - 2001! For further information, please call the School Office at 540-635-8555. P.O. Box 739 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway • Flint Hill, VA 22627 WCDS u accredited by the Virginia Independent School Association whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on Accreditation as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education

-Hkppafoannocfe J?etos>— 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 WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2000 Our View Editorial platform “Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe” Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards these issues to be of bedrock importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions toward fairly reflecting the attitude of its people. 1. Growth must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and strictly enforced zoning regulations which will further Rappahannock’s character, environment, powerful beauty, open space conservation program and the quality of rural and village life of its people. Any new development must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be gradually raised and facilities upgraded in recognition that quality schooling is a key to the future character of our children. 3. Encourage low impact new small business consistent with the proven successful Rappahannock economic experience. Tourism and agriculture, new alternative farming should be strongly supported since they generate revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. Clean non-manufacturing should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents under conditions which assure that these business are self-supporting, not a burden upon the tax base. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of the people in this proud and independent county, shall be celebrated as a continuing measure of vigorous community activities, of the will of the heart and the fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. In recognition that none of these objectives may be realized without fully, representative local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently uncover any abuse of the public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland -> • Sheriff Larry C. Sherertz has announced several promotions effective July 1 with the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. Left to . - right: Leslie Williams is Corporal; Connie Compton is Chief Investigator and Roger Jenkins is Sergeant. Randy Shifflett was hired in June as Chief Jailer. Letters Calling on neighbors to help in time of need I seem to meet someone at every turn that has a special skill or talent. There may come a time when the County could benefit from the abilities of our neighbors in emergency situations. To illustrate this point, imagine being a crime victim that does not speak English. What if your child wanders off and becomes lost on a mountainside? How can emergency services be delivered when snow becomes too deep for roadway travel? Do you remember 1996? As a public safety administrator, I would like to catalogue the skills and abilities of our citizens who would be willing to volunteer service for special emergencies. I think it would be useful to have a “language bank” to obtain information from non-English speaking crime victims or witnesses. Who has bloodhounds or other good dogs that are « trained to track lost persons? Does anyone own snowmobiles? { Who are the heavy equipment owners in the County that are ; willing to use their machines for emergency situations? ATV • owners that happen to have EMT training or wilderness res- ’ cue experience would certainly grab my attention. Certainly, these skills and abilities can be imported from outside agencies on an “as needed” basis, but delays from extended travel times or availability can become critical. If you speak foreign languages, have specialized skills or equipment and are willing to assist your Sheriff’s Office during a critical' need emergency, please call, 675-3331. Larry C. Sherertz Sheriff Soccer sponsors thanked The spring soccer season is over for the Rappahannock Soccer League. It was a very busy season with ten teams competing at different age levels. Many thanks to those coaches and team moms who helped make this season successful. We can not forget to mention those who helped behind the scenes and thank them for their help. It takes a great deal of work and effort to have a sports season of any kind and it takes a lot of volunteers to do the many different jobs that need to be done. From fund raising to lining the fields, every one is important. I would like to thank all those who have made the Rappahannock Soccer League the success that it has become from the beginning to the present. For any program like the Rappahannock Soccer League to succeed there of course needs to be the proper funding. We were very fortunate this season to have the generous support of several local sponsors. We would like to thank them for their support and kindness in helping the young soccer players in our league. Our thanks go out to: Sunnyside Farms, Better Homes Realty, Over Jordan Farm, Miller Construction and White Oak Veterinary. We would also like to thank the following “Soccer ball” sponsors for their contributions: Kreyling Construction, Settle’s Cars and Trucks, Mr. and Mrs. Himmelman, Mr. and Mrs. Semmes and Rappahannock Lions Club. Children who participate in athletic programs learn more than just the sport that they are playing. They learn team work and discipline. It is important that we as a community support all of the athletic opportunities that are available to the children of Rappahannock County. We are fortunate to have so many talented children in this county. The graduating class of 2000, has five seniors that will be competing in sports at the college level. All of them started in a league that was supported by their community. Allison Baker will be playing soccer at Bridgewater College, Meghan Fairbrother will be playing soccer at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, in Florida and Shawn Torrance will be playing soccer at the University of Charleston, W.Va. Two other seniors, Alex Baumgardner, who will be playing baseball at Ferrum College and Ervin Phillips who will be playing basketball at Shenandoah University, are also among the Class of 2000. Congratulations to these seniors and best of luck to them all. Again, many thanks to all those people in this community that helped make this season so successful for the Rappahannock Soccer League. Linda M. Torrance Public School System Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO July 6, 1950 Gordon Thompson, FFA student from Huntly, won high honors last week at the State FFA Convention held at VPI. He was second high individual in the Livestock Judging Contest, competing with 192 other boys from all over Virginia. Gordon is now sporting a gold medal for this outstanding achievement in the judging of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Other boys attending the rally and participating in the judging were Newbill Miller and Edwin Scroggins, who made an excellent showing. Besides their judging work these boys attended Leadership training schools and were taken on tours of various agricultural departments of the greater VPI. An auxiliary to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Company was organized Tuesday, June 27 when a group of local ladies met in the Sperryville auditorium at the request of the men of the fire company. G.M. Black, fire chief, stated that the men would like to have some support, moral and financial, from the ladies. Miss Mary Miller Wood, past president of Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and Miss Ruby Jenkins, secretary, were present to answer the many questions about the formation and organization of an auxiliary. The following officers were elected: Mrs. J.H. Ajior, president; Mrs. Lee Thornton, vice president; Mrs. Janie B. Jarvis, secretary and Mrs. Z.H. Sealock, treasurer. 25 YEARS AGO July 10, 1975 Rappahannock’s Supervisors have accepted Fanning Baumgardner’s resignation as assistant county zoning administrator, but have asked that he continue to serve as county engineer, building inspector, secretary to the Planning Commission and assistant to the Water and Sanitation Authority. The Supervisors directed Pete Luke to work out “an arrangement” that would make Baumgardner’s technical expertise available to the zoning administrator even though he has resigned as his assistant. Norma Jean Williams was named Honorary Fire Chief this year in connection with the annual firemen’s carnival at Chester Gap. She was crowned by outgoing chief, Terri Leake. Patty Williams was first runner-up and Donna Williams was second. From both the queen and cheif contests a total of $1,331 was realized. 10 YEARS AGO July 5, 1990 The county’s new dog pound at the Amissville landfill is under roof. According to County Administrator John McCarthy, the building should be ready for use in late July. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation Distict donated $1,000 toward the Extension Service’s Water Quality Testing Program. Conservation District Director Cliff Latham of rvimaoviiit pit?sented a check to the Home Extension Agent Helen Smith and Agricultural Extension Agent Tommy Williams. The congregation of Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville had long felt that their church is indebted to lifetime member Howard H. Butler of Sperryville and on June 23 they showed their appreciation. In a service of praise, song and preaching which lasted nearly three hours, Mr. Butler’s ser vice as chairman of its Board of Deacons and treasurer was recognized through tributes by friends and ministers. — COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum i OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The residence that now stands on the comer of Jett and J Main Street has had varied and colorful uses over the years, having been a barroom, drugstore and bank on its former location across from the Courthouse on Gay Street. It was moved to the present site in the early 1900’s and was a post office until the 1950’s. Mrs. T.C. Lea purchased the building several years before i that and made major renovations. Today Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Leggett own it!

Video views BY NAOMI & HERB* Rappahannock News Writers During the very rainy past several weeks we’ve watched more than a few movies and here’s what we thought about some of them. • Sweet & Lowdown: PG 13, 1999, 95 minutes. Written and directed by the infamous Woody Allen, this film focuses on the brief but tumultuous ; career of 1930’s jazz guitarist Emmet Ray (played exceptionally well by Sean Penn). His ;fame a mere flash in the pan, some of Ray’s recorded hits were “Melancholy Baby”, “See you in My Dreams”, and “Exactly Like You”. ! The extraordinarily gifted [musician was a drunk, obnoxious, flamboyant gambler and < womanizer, whose idea of a .’ date was shooting rats at the dump and a roll in the hay. Ray also had a small problem ;with kleptomania, and meets ; his wife (played by Uma I Thurman) when she catches [him in the act. One of the ; great performance scenes is where he envisions himself gliding down to the stage atop ■ a crescent moon, but his [ drunkenness, as well as engi[ neering problems, pose signifi• cant difficulties. [ Samantha Morton plays ■ Hattie, the lovely, mute laun--r- * V dress who falls in love with him and stays by his side for some time. “I like women, but they have to have their place”, says Ray. There’s also a dust up with some mafia hoods. Eventually he just sort of fades from the music scene. Herb thought it was one of Penn’s best roles. (Lots of cigarette smoking in this film, Naomi cautions.) A pleasant viewing experience. • Liberty Heights: R, 128 minutes, 1999. This a coming of age film set in 1950’s Baltimore, by director Barry Levinson (“Diner”, “Tinmen” and “Avalon”). Focusing on a Jewish family whose dad (Joe Montegna) runs a burlesque house and runs numbers, the kids face incredible discrimination (the public swimming pool has a sign that says “No Dogs, Jews or Coloreds”) and other dramatic social issues of the time. The story’s narrator notes that “if you’re not Jewish, you’re the ‘other kind.”’ School integration is an issue of the moment, and a relationship develops between one of the first black girls in the high school, and the son of the numbers runner, with the expected explosive results, both on the side of the Jewish parents, as well as the black parents. Bebe Newirth (TV ■ Frasier’s ex-wife) is excellent as the concerned white mom. The film offers intimate, interesting insights into black and Jewish lives of the time. One great scene has the white Jewish kid attending an all black James Brown concert with his iwu iiuiii me neighborhood. Eventually Montegna’s numbers racket runs out of luck, and he is jailed, with faithful wife and kids awaiting his release. Herb enjoyed the period piece automobiles, and Namoi cautions families that the video contains racist language, sexual innuendo and portrayal of illegal activities. • Snow Falling On Cedars: Our favorite of the lot. PG 13, 1999, two hours, eight minutes. This film is set in 194151 Washington State, and is based on the award winning novel by David Gutterson. Richly and evocatively filmed, it involves a murder trial in the small village of San Piedro, and recalls memories of a life long love, and angry racial hostilities connected with the internment of Japanese-American citizens during World War II. Ethan Hawke plays a reporter covering the trial, which involves a two generation land deal gone awry, and -- -- Financial Problems? 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Those not so prepared might have a bit of difficulty following the story. • Sleepy Hollow: 1999, 105 minutes, rated R for very graphic horror violence. Directed by the eerie Tim Burton, (“Nightmare before Christmas” and “Edward Scissorhands”), the film stars Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane and Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel in a remake of the classic tale of horror written by Washington Irving. Christopher Walken plays a great cameo as the headless horseman come to life. The movie is eerie, dark, moody, foggy and appropriately spooky, with lots of gruesome beheadings. Ricci is lovely in the film, unlike her frequent slutty roles, and Depp is the usual chiseled face oddball. This is not the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” for children, so don’t let your kids watch it. There is a happy ending and just desserts, and Herb enjoyed it. These and other fine films available at Cinema Paradiso Video Rental, Packing Shed Corner, Porter & Gay Streets,. Washington, 675-3410, Wednesday through Sunday 12:30 to 6 p.m. Friday open until 7:30 p.m. * Naomi and Herb, aging but Hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. Art Adventure Camp planned During July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, there will be an Art Adventure Camp for young people ages 14-18 at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. The campers will be envisioning the future using painting, drama and music. The participants will be looking at the forces of faith and compassion in oneself and around the globe, as well as the forces of fear and anger. Rockclimbing, physical risk-taking and team building exercises will be incorporated with the artistic disciplines. The goal is for the participants to expand their understanding of the problems the world is facing and their role as leaders in bringing clarity and hope into the future. The staff includes Tutt Stapp-Harris, Laurie Marshall and Don-Tez Harris. The total tuition for the camp is $275. For a registration form call Laurie Marshall at 675-3267 or e-mail at lmarshall5@earthlink.net. —<tjQj>-—iMMMinfti'"*’** or All Agricultural and Water Softening Salt on Sale now thru July 13th Buy any Cargill Salt Product and Register to Win a 4 Qt. Rival ice Cream Maker + 10# of Rock Salt i ii See your local Co-op for more details Culpeper, VA Sperryville, VA Remington, VA Warrenton, VA Marshall, VA Maurertown, VA 1-800-284-2667 or www.cfcinfosource.com Lord Fairfax Community College offers: . • Over 70 technical & transfer academic programs j • Day & evening schedules • Lecture, distance learning, home-study and web-based classes • ajjoraaole tuition • Financial assistance • Small classes with personal attention • Convenient locations in Middletown and Warrenton ■Jrl Classes begin August 23. For registration information call 800-906-5322 ext 7230 6480 College Street Warrenton, VA 20187 540-351-1505

In Brief Mellon estate gives to 4-H equine program A $250,000 gift to the Virginia 4-H Foundation from the Paul Mellon estate will be used to build on the 4-H equine program available to youngsters in the state. “More then 6,000 youth are in the equine program every year, learning a variety of life skills,” said Martha McCollum, executive director of the foundation. The equine program provides a broad base of experiences that starts with the technical knowledge of the science of horses, and includes communication and leadership skills. Youth learn to organize facts, develop their ideas and present them in logical ways to judges during competitions. “Virginia 4-H’ers have demonstrated a great deal of success with an outstanding record of winning teams in the communications and horse judging competitions,” said Larry Lawrence, Virginia Cooperative Extension animal scientist at Virginia Tech, who coordinates the 4-H horse program. “They have won more national horse judging contests than any other state. “Mr. Mellon was a primary supporter of the youth program from many years,” Lawrence said, “and this gift will allow us to continue the work he has endorsed.” Dave Barrett, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, added that the equine program is an outstanding example of how 4-H teaches life skills. “The youngsters learn the value of teamwork, developing interpersonal relationships, cooperation, initiative, follow-through, so that they become successful adults.” Realtor convention set The 80th annual convention of the Virginia Association of Realtors is scheduled for Sept. 20-24 at The Homestead in Hot Springs. The convention is expected to draw between 500 and 1,000 attendees, with realtors and real estate specialists from around the state coming for education sessions and a real estate trade expo. Several nationally known real estate educators and speakers are slated, including Howard Brinton, Stephen Canale, Deborah Long and John Hamilton. Current National Association of Realtors President Dennis Cronk and Presidentelect Richard Mendenhall, will also be there. Continuing education credits will be awarded for many of the educational sessions. In addition, the trade expo will showcase real estate-related exhibits. Registration by Aug. 4 is $120. A oneday registration is available for $65 by Aug. 4, and spouses or guests may register for $20. Non-realtors may register for slightly higher fees. More information is available by calling the VAR at (800) 755-8271 or (804) 264-5033, or visit the VAR Web site at www.VARealtor.com. Melissa Hutcheson completes course Melissa C. Hutcheson, an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurace Company in Warrenton, recently completed the training to attain the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation. Hutcheson serves Rappahannock clients and can be reached at (540) 349-0166. Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline July 23 . - - AUTO DETAIL Milton Russell Auto Detail Service, Upholstery Cleaning Car Wash, Wax 540437-3982 Fax 540-937-6200 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection Sperryville (540) 987-8264 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishtng • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. 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MBYHS'l • SONS Custom Homes, additions, renovations Class A Contractor ^540-547-2883^ Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A License (540) 937-5079 CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Semce CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 Driveway =WfS== n-Pf-J raving Company Driveways, parking lots, grading, stone, sealings Free Estimates 651-0358 Toll Free ENVIRONMENTAL The Piedmont Environmental Council's Rappahannock County Office Has opened at the old Toll House 12717 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 Help Preserve & Protect Our Land Phone 540-987-9441 / Fax 540-987-9443 EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • Trencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service -dm.. JGMG(A$> ill ENGINE REPAIR William’s Small Engine Repair A LI Ire o( service tor tarm eajpmert lawn mowers, roofers, weed aaiets, chan saws & Dados 540-675-2330 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating pontto'ittNMyi charing* landscaping 9now removal’bushhogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 _ Vest s Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling. Ditch Diggrg, Culverts, Mowing. Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Prlracy Ftncing AvtiMMt Uto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager 399-2686 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547-3451 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinvl Siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540 923 4652 PIANOS Pl.%\0 SERVICE Tuning 8i Repair C ertified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-2140 (705) 850-3065 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 EXCAVATING Specialized Backhoe BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Dump Buahhoflgtafl Service Truc* Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL CALL TODD BROWN RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE fcnfey’Thnty 8 am to 8 pin Friday6abntay8am.k>9pjn Sundqr8amto3pm. 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE 5PERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential KiaMmulik Kates S40/987-M07 Kl. IN*. oft V.S. til SPERRWIUE. VA SEPTIC TANKS TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV& APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE& RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool l Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton ai 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 & Watcrheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 0 "NT country water ' systems Pumps & Water Treatment Equipment Sales & Service 123 W. Spencer St. Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-2781 Mountain Clouds ; : ■ Clouds cling and mist the mountain tops The trees stUl cool and wanting The green has failed to creep nonstop There, venter’s still ‘a haunting Have they lowered and come to stay Those mallow denizens of the sky To crouch so low and envelope and play And flow and creep and glide1? The swirl grows deep upon the crest Kissed by fine white wisps The raven, clouded in their nests Are blinded by the mist, if High mountain roads that disappear1* | Their private world remains Evaporating views • the clouds so near ting rains^St/H/HS^ the white of clouds and blossoms meet Fog instills the orchards ground The sight confounds ihe mind to The whirling mist that settles ‘round, adding clouds that hide the ridge d dm down valleys gorge Wander over fields and That stonewalls love to forge. W so gram With rain remains a promised ride Sunlight’s shafts a glimpse for May But now* the mountain’s clouds* a tide... Cynthia Stamps « _ I Woodville School From Page A1 sewage system shut down, and thus RCES cannot be occupied. School Board Chair Rosa Crocker, followed by other members, was not pleased with the prospect of suspending summer school, but Dr. Gangel said that they are “looking for other options” for summer school locations. Dr. Gangel said that approximately 25 students were expected for summer school. School Board to appoint Jackson District replacement As a result of the June 20 resignation of Jackson District School Board member-Rebecca Cordani, the Board devised a plan and schedule for the selection of an interim replacement member. The member appointed by the School Board will serve until December of this year, after which the new Jackson District representative, elected at the special election to be held on Nov. 7 of this year, will be seated for the remainder of Ms. Cordani’s term. In order to be considered for the interim Jackson District School Board seat, interested parties must, obviously, be Jackson District residents, and must present themselves at the School Board office no earlier than July 7, 2000, with a note of intent and a resume. Upon providing that information, applicants will be provided with a questionnaire that is to be completed and returned by July 14 at noon. On July 18 there will be a public hearing at which candidates will be questioned by School Board members and the public and, on July 25, the School Board will make a decision on the appointment. Should the school board fail to reach agreement on an appointment by Aug. 6, the Circuit Court will make the decision. At this early date, only former School Board member Ron Makela has expressed an interest to the Rappahannock News in applying for the vacant seat. Other activities: • The School Board agreed to provide $12,000 in cafeteria « start-up funds, and to raise school lunches by $.05 in order to, as member Rosa Ann Sharp said, “take the pressure off the cafeteria fund.” The vote on the price increase was 3 to 1, with Aileen Johnson the lone nay vote. • The Board reached consensus on permitting Dr. Gangel to investigate means of cooling the school cafeteria kitchens and asking the Board of Supervisors to use some of the returned end-of-year funds to purchase appropriate equipment. • The Board agreed to issue a “Declaration of Emergency Procurement” to procure electrical upgrade work. No bids had been received for the work when advertised in May and June, and the work must be completed in August. Dr. Gangel recommended contracting with Team Electric of Front Royal for $48,997, and the Board unanimously agreed. NSDAR members enjoyed luncheon BY LOUISE GROGAN Rappahannock News Writer To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Korean conflict, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, enjoyed a commemorative lun. ’CAFE 11763 Lee hwy., Sperryville, Vfl Thursday 7/6: OPEN MIC. Sponsored by Oasis CD Friday 7/7: BRYflN JACOBS Saturday 7/8: VINCENT-DINAH PEHRSON-D0Y & THE TANQENTIALS NOW OPEN Thursday • 5:30 to closing Family Dining 6 Fine Husk 540-987-3162 * www.blaomooncafv.ee cheon at the Culpeper County Club on June 13. Col. David E. Bolte, Retired, a Korean War veteran, was the speaker who gave an overall history of the conflict using maps and pictures. He announced that Congress has authorized that the Commemoration to honor the Korean War Veterans and their families begin June 25, 2000, the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the war and officially close Nov. 11, 2003. Guests who were also Korean War Veterans plus other war veterans were introduced to the assemblage by the Chapter Regent, Mrs. George W. Bryson. Sttbscrlb* to the

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 July 5, 2000 Citizen of the Week m---1 J Marie Davis Hometown: Washington Occupation: 21 Years of Service with Rappahannock Social Service as Office Manager Accomplishments: Volunteerism could be Marie Davis’ middle name. She is involved in many organizations and always willing to lend a hand for any number of community events. She is a board member of the Fauquier-Rappahannock Chapter of American Red Cross; board member of Child Nutrition Inc.; Washington Ladies Auxiliary and the Salvation Army-Culpeper Branch. She is a member of the Rappahannock Woman’s Club and the Rappahannock Extension Homemakers. % Mrs. Davis is a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville, where she serves as church treasurer and choir member. She is also a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary and of the C.E. Dearing Gospel Chorus. She is a member of Redemption Chapter #24 O.E.S. and MECCA Court #2, Daughter of Isis. She and her husband, David, of 36 years, have three children, Marie, Kathryn and Chandra and two grandchildren, D’Angelo and Khalil. Mrs. Davis likes to travel, enjoys music and emphasizes that “family is always first." With all of Mrs. Davis’ community activities and involvement’s it is no surprise to note that in 1993 she was selected as Citizen-ofthe Year from the Rappahannock News and it is with great pride we name her Citizen-of-the-Week at this time. Mrs. Davis is always willing to serve in whatever capacity and always willing to go the extra mile. Weekend Picks Trail ride slated The Rappahannock Hunt will sponsor a summer trail ride on Saturday, July 9 at Duncan Run Farm at Rixeyville at 10 a.m. English and Western riders welcome. For further information contact Barton Hitchcock at 8256859; Janet O’Keefe at 547-2993, evenings or the Hunt monitor at 987-8957. Butterfly count slated for July 9 If butterflies make your heart flutter, you might enjoy taking part in the fourth annual Shenandoah National Park, Luray area butterfly count on Sunday, July 9. Volunteers will identify and count butterflies within a 15-mile circle centered on Hershberger Hill between Luray and Stanley. The circle extends from the Shenandoah River to Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park. The count is sponsored by the Park, the Shenandoah Natural History Association and the Northern American Butterfly Association. Charge is $3 per person for those over age 12 to defray expense of publishing the annual count report. Garden Watchers do not pay the fee. Last year, participants counted 5,570 butterflies of 56 species. For more information call 540-999-3282. Daisy Duke is coming to Cooter’s ; i . ; Catherine Bach, the actress who became famous to television viewers worldwide for her portrayal of Daisy Duke on the hit series “The Dukes of Hazzard”, will make a rare public appearance at Cooter’s Place in Sperryville on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9. Ms. Bach, now a successful California businesswoman and the mother of two young daughters, will be available for pictures and autographs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Catherine Bach made her film debut with Burt Lancaster in “The Midnight Man” and was featured in “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” and “Hustle” before landing the role of Daisy in 1978. A poster of Ms. Bach quickly became an international best seller in 1980. Ben Jones, proprietor of Cooter’s said he is delighted that Ms. Bach is coming to Sperryville. “Cathy has been a buddy of mine for almost 22 years now. And not a day goes by that somebody doesn’t ask about her. I’m hoping we can give her a great Rappahannock County welcome!” Cooter’s is located on Highway 211, west of Sperryville and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Catherine Bach Tangentials at Blue Moon July 8 Dinah Pehrson-Day and the Tangentials (pronounced: Tan-jhenchulz) will be performing at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on July 8. This performance represents the first concert for this newly formed group outside of Charlottesville. The ensemble is being led by Dinah Pehrson-Day and Vincent Day, who moved from Sperryville to Charlottesville in 1995. While heavily leaning towards the rockin-blues genre, the band plays a cross section of music, from introspective, original rock to jazz standards and fusion. Dinah Pehrson-Day*B musical influences include Stevie Ray and Jimmie Lee Vaughn, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Albert Collins, The Blues Breakers and Del Preston, to name a few. Her intriguing vocals possess smoky and earthy qualities that convey an inspired connection with such material as Sonny Boy Williamson’s Early on the Morning and Muddy Water’s Same Thing. Her understated, yet powerful, stage presence dovetails with a keen sense of timing and rhythm that becomes the catalyst and underlying energy force for her quintet of supporting musicians. Many Rappahannock residents may recall her power house performances for The Crazy Eights, an early 1990’s Rappahannock band, where she shared vocal responsibilities with Julie Coon. Vincent Day will be playing guitar and sharing some of the lead vocals with Dinah Pehrson-Day while performing much of the original material for the Tangentials. His musical influences include Elvis, Bob Dylan, The Band, Jackson Brown, Bruce Cockburn and an obscure Piedmont rock legend, Zilmore Zappy. He previously played in the following Rappahannock rock bands: The Big Bristols, The American SATURDAY PERFORMERS: Dinah Pehrson-Day and The Tangentials will perform at Blue Moon on Saturday. From left to right: Wes Allen, Vincent Day, Bucky Clark, Dinah Pehrson-Dayt Craig Reed and Warren Jobe. Groovers, The Crazy Eights and Venus Jones. Bucky Clark contributes mightily to this energetic group of musicians with his mind blowing and heart wrenching instrumentals on tenor and alto saxophone. Clark attended Berklee School of music in Boston, and has performed in numerous bands and recording sessions throughout his musical career. While his first choice of musical genre is jazz, Clark is presently playing with three bands, with genres ranging from blues and jazz, to gospel and classical rock. An extremely versatile musician, he has been known to be employed by as many as seven bands at once. Wes Allen on keyboards, whose musical style has been heavily influenced by jazz, has nearly 30 years of experience as a keyboard player. Allen’s soulful and skillful playing is an important dynamic for the unique sound of this band. Allen is presently enrolled at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester where he studies jazz. Rounding out the band is Craig Reed m bass, and Warren Jobe on drums. Reed has played bass in numerous ensembles up and down the east coast for over 30 years. He is an innovative bassist in high demand around the Charlottesville musical scene. Warren Jobe, the youngest member of the group (still in his thirties), mixes a delicate balance of precision and warmth to the heartbeat of the material. He has played with numerous bands within the Charlottesville area. The Tangentials have performed in Charlottesville at the Prism (acoustically), Vinegar Hill Grill and in the Live Arts Main Space. Call Vincent Day or Dinah Pehrson-Day at 804-923-0987 for information and/or bookings. Beware of plant development disease The warm, humid weather this spring and early summer has been ideal for plant diseases in the home landscape. Moisture loving fungi have run amok on susceptible fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. Weather conditions that leave moisture on plant foliage for long periods of time favor the development of plant diseases, and this season has provided ideal conditions so far. Roses are considered to be high maintenance plants in a normal year, but more so in a wet year. Most varieties are susceptible to a disease called black 8pot, which can cause considerable defoliation. Black spots with feathery edges form on leaves, which then turn yellow and drop. Many rose growers use all in one rose care products that contain an insecticide, fungicide and sometimes a fertilizer. There are many brands available and they all work, but the labels can be confusing. Make sure the label indicates that the product contains a fungicide, and follow label directions. A recent client was still having problems with black spot despite using a rose care product. A review of the label showed that the product contained an insecticide and fertilizer, but no fungicide. Mary Ann Hanson, Extension Plant Pathologist at Virginia Tech has developed a series of Plant Disease Fact sheets available online. A fact sheet on black spot can be found at http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/plantdiseasefs/450617/450-617.html. Included in the fact sheet is a listing of varieties with disease resistance. Some lawns are also suffering from diseases. Several fungi affect grass, and they usually cause brown spots to appear in the lawn. Fortunately, most lawn diseases kill only the grass blade, and not the rest of the plant. The roots usually put out new blades, and the lawns recover in a few weeks. However, for folks with major outdoor social events that require an immaculate lawn, or those people with new lawns, there are several fungicides labeled for turf diseases. While many of the products are packaged primarily for the turf industry, daconil is labeled for most lawn diseases and is readily ,available. Tb confuse matters, some manufacturers call daconil “general purpose or multi-purpose fungicide”. The active ingredient is chlorothalonil. Oak leaf blister is a common fungal disease on many types of oak. Last month, affected foliage had light green to yellow spots that measured a quarter to a half inch across. The spots have now turned dark brown, and many homeowners are just noticing them. There is no need to worry or treat as the trees will survive and be fine. Several diseases are showing up in backyard orchards. Dead branches on apple and pear trees were probably caused by fire blight, a bacterial dis ease that infected the trees back during the bloom period. Pruning out dead branches is the only option now. Apple trees with yellow spotting on the foliage have cedar apple rust. A light infection will not hurt anything, but heavy infection can cause partial defoliation and affect fruit quality. Apples with orange, powdery spores on the fruit have quince rust, a close relative of cedar apple rust. Both rusts have cedar trees as an alternate host and the infection period took over a month ago. Spraying for the rust diseases must be done on a preventative basis before, during and immediately after the bloom period. There is nothing that can be done now. Peaches often rot on the tree just before they ripen. This is caused by a fungus known as brown rot. Sanitation helps, but fungicides applied three weeks and one week before harvest are often needed if disease pressure is high. Captan, 3336 WP, and Immunox are effective fungicides. Captan is contained in most of the premixed home orchard sprays sold for homeowners. Organic gardeners can get good control with sulfur. Chuck Hoysa is the Extension Agent, Horticulture for PD 9, and is located at 24 Pelham Street in Warrenton. Questions may be directed to the FaUquier Master Gardeners at 341-7950, extension 19. You may reach him at crhoysa@vt.edu.

Church A Activities Anniversary celebration set The Faith Singers of Rappahannock County invite you to celebrate their 12th anniversary on Saturday, July 8 at 5 p.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville. Guests will be the Gospel Chorus, Second Baptist Church, Falls Church. For more information or directions, contact one of the Faith Singers, Rev. Anna L. Allsberry, 675-1243, Charlotte A. Johnson, 987-3340, Alfreda Dean, 636-6088 or Nan Butler Roberts, 399-9815 or e-mail nbrober@yahoo.com. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Sen/ice 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. Five Forks Regular Baptist Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. 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 Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 9 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 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Randy Maki Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Revival services planned Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church will have revival services July 23-28. Evangelist Jimmie Clark of Lexington, N.C. will be preaching at the 7:30 p.m. services. Special singing will be featured each evening and Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. 7 rinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 and 10 a.m. < Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist welcomes new pastor, R. Maki if Members of F.T. Baptist Church, here on Slate Mills Road, Route 707, are welcoming their new pastor, Rev. Randy Maki, his wife and their three children. Regular services include: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11. The public is invited. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Randolph Griffith and family upon the loss of his mother, Mrs. William laylor Cxrimth which occurred on Monday, June 26. Wednesday evening Miss Shirley Mills was a dinner guest in the Joe Peregory home. Congratulations to our area students for making the honor roll for the last advisory at Rappahannock High School. Miss Amanda Sims, a junior and also eighth graders; Chris Erhart and David Letsen were in the all A group, while Brittany Thornhill, John Letsen and Britteny Smith were on A-B roll. Great going students! Jennifer Peregory is attending Youth Camp at Mt. Olive Church this week. Mrs. Ray Frazier was a Monday caller of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church has lost a member in the passing of Mrs. Frances Connors, which occurred at her residence last Tuesday. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family. Our prayers go out for the grandson of Rev. and Mrs. Lindsey Savage, who was injured in an automobile accident. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Freddie Butler who added another year last week. Mrs. Ray Frazier and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville have made trips to visit Mrs. Verna Frazier in Culpeper Regional Hospital. Should there be families in our area who would like to host Foreign Exchange Students, the STS Foundation is looking for you. They would like you to know these students from Europe and South America speak English and have spending money and insurance, so call 800-5224678. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg who celebrated another year Sunday, July 2. Upcoming anniversary wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby whose day is Friday. The newly constructed building of the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue can now be rented for parties by calling Ann Frazier at 547-2724. Birthday wishes go out for the week to Kelly Bragg on Monday, Mrs. Nancy Robinson of Castleton Ford Road oft Thursday and cousin James Kelchner celebrates in the “seventies” on Friday. Hope each and everyone of our area readers had a safe and happy holiday and your continued supplying of news is deeply appreciated. Wedding reception held for Burkers Jennifer Pullen and Wayne Burker were married last Thursday. A surprise wedding reception was held at the home of Jennifer’s parents, Ray and Kathy Pullen on Saturday afternoon. Approximately 50 relatives and friends from Unionville, Rhodesville, Orange, Sperryville, Washington, Luray, Chester Gap and Harrisonburg attended the celebration. The couple will reside in Stanley. They have two chil dren, Johnny Michael Pullen, age seven and Wayne Allen Burker, age eight. The community extends congratulations to the couple. This upcoming weekend, Catherine Bach, better known as Daisy Duke will be coming to Cooter’s. She will be available for pictures and autographs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9. Mark your calendars and come out for the rare public appearance of Daisy. On Sunday, July 9, The Page County Ramblers will be the featured bluegrass band at Cooter’s Place, just west of the town of Sperryville. Great country music is featured every Saturday evening by the Cooter’s Garage Band. All are invited. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 9. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community to attend. Vacation Bible School will be held in August. Bible School was enjoyed last week by area children at both Reynolds Memorial Baptist and Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church. Anyone with Sperryville news or events from the area is encouraged to give the News office a call at 675-3338. Family welcomes daughter Matthew and Melanie Thomas (nee Moffett) of Kitchener,' Ontario, Canada are thrilled to announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Catherine, weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces on June 18 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. Zoe is welcomed by grandparents, Frank Moffett of Washington, Janice Moffett of Warrenton and John and Jane Thomas of Hampton, Ontario, Canada. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Jean B. Moffett of Washington. Frank Moffett spent from Monday until Thursday as the guest of the Thomas family in Ontario, Canada visiting his first grandchild. SUBSCRIBE TO TIIE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Viewtown socials Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson and family. Birthday greetings go out to Holland Coffey, Joey Reid and Robert Frazier for the month of July. Mrs. Gladys Dodson celebrates her birthday on Wednesday, July 5. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Robin Grigsby, June 28. Hope everyone had a lot of fun at the Amissville car Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 nival. Also a safe and fun holiday. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint HilU VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs " 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING’’ U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 What a unique idea. Here, right in the heart of a buzzing mall, someone remembered the children. Someone remembered that as vital as the world of merchandising and advertising is, the laughter of a child and a moment's peace for a parent are also important. As they watch youngsters exploring giant waffles and banana slice steps (see picture), passersby also grin. Happiness is contagious. In our hectic lives, we need to find a reason to smile in the midst of mayhem...for ourselves as well as for those who see us, that they may ‘‘catch” our pleasant frame of mind. God gives us a reason to smile. He cares for us as His children. If we look we can see our Creator in the sky and the stars...in every raindrop. Psalm 146:5 tells us, “Happy is he., whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Worship God at your chosen church or synagogue this Sabbath day. Discover His sanctuary in the midst of the business of living. You will share in the joy of becoming a child of God. s«n» Art* 10:17 33 Msnd>y Acts 10:14-48 Tuudiy 1 Corinthians 12:1*11 Wadnasday 1 Corinthians 12:12*31 Tharoday 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 Friday 1 Corinthian 14:13-25 Sitarday 1 Nuiaban 6:22-27 I ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovenne Blinds Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News J Recycle your newspapers at the Rappahannock landfill.

Dr. Summers, a county native to be profiled in Who’s Who publications David S. Summers, M.D. of Erie, Pa., formerly of Rappahannock County, has been selected to be included in biographical directories published by Marquis Who’s Who, the leading biographical reference publisher of the highest achievers and contributors from across the country and around the world. Dr. Summers will be profiled in the 2000-2001 edition of Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare and in the 2001 edition of Who’s Who in America, which will be available in June and October, respectively. Since 1899, when A.N. Marquis printed the first edition of Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Today, Who’s Who in America remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms from around the world. Marquis now publishes many Who’s Who titles, including Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who Was Who in America, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, and Who’s Who of American Women. To nominate colleagues for a Marquis publication, you may visit the official Marquis Who’s Who web site at wwrw.marquiswhoswho.com. Editor’s Note: Dr. Summers has brothers, John B. Summers in Washington and Robert M. Summers in Sperryville, as well as cousins and others friends still living in Rappahannock County. However, Dr. Summers credits a lot to Mrs. Anna Williams Green, the best mentor (194546) he ever had, a native of Rappahannock County, a profound humanitarian, whose talent for inspiring students should be emulated by all “new millennium” teachers throughout America. Daily she inspired him and others to “bite off more than you can chew”, “hitch you wagon to a star”, “do the best that you can”, “you’ve all that the greatest of men have had”, and other words and thoughts to make all dreams come true — pain and poverty notwithstanding. Dr. Summers feels that this news release is primarily another tribute to the incomparable “Mrs. Green”. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE • Earl J. 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Forms may be picked up at the Medical Center or from the Rappahannock School Board Office. For additional information or anyone with questions should call 987-8773. Flint Hill carnival dates set The Flint Hill firemen’s carnival will be held Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29. Wednesday night is family night and you can ride the rides all night until closing for one low price of $8. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights offer Wayne Blosser’s famous chicken barbecue dinner and rides are $10 for all night. The firemen’s grand parade is Friday, July 28 at 6:45 p.m. and features the newly crowned Miss Virginia 2000, for her first public appearance. Saturday night is crowning of the queens and drawing of the raffle tickets. Again this year a pure bred black Angus heifer donated by Admiral Gardiner and cash prizes totaling $3500 will be awarded. Bingo will be held every night. Come and enjoy the rides, games, concessions, food and shows. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 835-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Health/Screening programs set The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: July 12 at 1 p.m., program on “Dealing with Alzheimer’s” by Janet Light of the Northern Virginia Chapter Alzheimer’s Association. July 19 at 1 p.m., program by Fire Marshal Department, Home Fire Prevention. At 11 a.m. the same day, the Lions Club sight and hearing van will be on the premises. July 26 at 11:30 a.m., blood pressure check and at 1 p.m. program by Cathy Dray with the Virignia Department of Deaf and hard of Hearing. If interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension #3321. Former Aileen employees to gather All former Aileen employees are invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, July 15 beginning at noon at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. Those attending should bring a covered dish and a drink to share. For more information call Joyce Pullen at 9878091. Fair catalogs available The 2000 Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Fair catalogs are now available at the Rappahannock County Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington. The deadline for entries has been extended to July 14. Hitt family dinner slated Descendants of 1714 German Immigrant Peter Hitt will gather July 14 at the Gourdvine Baptist Church at 5 p.m. for a dinner and talk by Donnie Johnson on the history of the church. Prepaid reservations of $10 per person must be made to Mary Doyle Johnson, 1995 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, Ky. 40503-1239 by July 8. King, Queen contestants sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking boys and girls to participate in the annual Honorary Fire King and Queen Contest. Contestants will be' selling raffle tickets for a purebred Black Angus heifer and a cash prize. Interested parties should contact Charlotte Turnmeyer at 635-8278. Summer camps scheduled TASC for Teens of Jeffersonton is organizing and leading two 2-week Canadian Wilderness Fishing Summer Camps to beautiful Northern Ontario for youth ages 10-17 on July 8-21 and July 29-Aug. 11. The trips will leave from Jeffersonton and include qualified and caring staff, complete instruction, round-trip transportation, meals, most camping equipment, cabin lodging and motorboat. For more information call 937-8272. Youth Alive! Exciting news for youth, ages 10-18 of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas. Come join us at Youth Alive of Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth Alive meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210. Page derby set, applications accepted Applications are being accepted for the demolition derby to be held Friday, Aug. 25 during the Page Valley Fair. Drivers must be 21 years of age. Cars may include any American made stock, hardtop automobile or station wagon. No oversize vehicles or trucks are allowed. Official entry blanks are available at your local auto parts store or by calling 743-4949. Registration is limited to the first 60 applications and yours will be acknowledged by return mail. Gazebo gathering planned The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Friday gazebo gathering for July 7 will feature the talents of native Hawaiian musicians and dancers. The gazebo is located in downtown Front Royal on the Village Commons. This summer concert series is presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council with sponsorship by the Town of Front Royal and The Virginia Commission for the Arts. For further information on this or other programs presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council call 635-9909. Career Resource Center open The Rappahannock Career Resource Center is now open. It will provide assistance to citizens in searching for job opportunities and in preparing job applications. The office is located in the basement level of the Rappahannock County Library. The current hours of operation are Monday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. The phone is 675-2631.

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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 aH dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered rt cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper, if it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the Secluded 3 BR 2BA on low traffic rd. near Washington VA. Modern kit. cable TV, cent, heat/ac. deck, No dogs. Avail now. $1195. Firm Ref. req. 1 mo. deposit. 540-987-8432. STATELY BRICK VICTORIAN, 4 BR, 3 Vi BA farmhouse, in Rappahannock Co., near Woodville, in peaceful location. $1600/mo. Philip Strange, Coldwell Banker Renaissance 540-825-3300 ARTIST CRAFT Person Looking for small house or cabin to rent in Southern Rappahannock & Northern Madison Counties. Call Otto at 804-985-7361. Leave message. MATURE PROFESSIONAL COUPLE with 3 older children seeks a 3-4 bedroom home to lease for 1 year. Need by June 30, preferably sooner in the Warrenton, VA or surrounding area. Days 540-3474222 ask for Anita, eves 540-341-3608 3 BR RAMBLER DC side of Warrenton, situated on 10 open acres, fenced and cross fenced, $279,000 540347-2565 SCENIC 48.3 ac prime farmland, w/2 frame houses, 22 mi W of Warrenton via Rt.211 & 522 @ 463 Dearing Rd. Flint Hill. $600K. Call 540-635-5233. E-mail: www.rnichlsn @ rma edu Pictures upon request WAREHOUSES FOR LEASE. Gainesville / Vint Hill. 5000, 6000 or 13,200 SF. Stand alone buildings. 888-4484332. am Nay Straw & FmO V___ HAY - FILL up your bam, horse quality hay at a discount, delivered from field. Pasture board for horses 540-937-5160 j o^l o Lawn A 1"^*° Garden <t IRIS & O ODAYLILIESO ONSALE Country Flower Garden OPEN Sat 7/S a 9-2 Sun. 7/V # 9-/ by appL/weekday Take 211 Wto Rt 229, towards Cdpeper, take right art Rixeyvie on Rt 640, stay strait on 627 (total 5.9 mi.). Turn ricjt on River Garden Ln„ 1 mi. to garden. Or by appt cal 540-937-3080. www.dg6296.com BUILD TO ORDER computer systems Intel Pentium Processors (all brand mane components w/ mid tower cages, keyboards, monitors & mice) Warranty Included, installation and maintenance available 540-7207621 or 703-967-1248 Easy to read fax forms w/ lost to choose from |^273 »>•*« ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPPIES- 4 males, 3 females, pet quality. Excellent with children. Wormed & had 1st shots. Avail now. 304876-2038. BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678, FREE KITTEN, black, very sweet, & loving, to good home only. 540439-8988 after 5:30 ask for Bruce or Patricia. FREE KITTENS, 8 wks old, wormed, very sweet, good mousers, 3 F, 2 gray & 1 brown tabby - & 1 Male cameo color, all blue eyes. 540-347-3115 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. FREE TO LOVING home, black lab neutered male, 7YR and Chocolate lab. spayed female. 6YR. Must go together. Great with kids 540347-9492 HORSE, PASTURE companion TB gelding, 16.1 hands, 12 yrs, needs a good home. 540-349-4907 ABLE TO HELP you and your baby Loving married couple wishes to adopt newborn. Call Lynn and Matt collect: 703-934-8374. ADOPTION: LOVING couple wishes to adopt infant. Willing to pay medical/legal expenses. Call Gary/ Ronni Lynn 1-888-329-2762 r 605 Automobiles VIJ AUDI, ’87, grey, MT a./fm cassette, 210K. $600 540-341-2847 AUDI/GT Coupe, 87, 5spd , FWD, high miles, PW, Sun roof, black, exc cond $2700 540937-3034 CHEVY CAVALIER 1998, 43k miles, ac, 5 , sp, green, great cond., in 8, out. $8000 540825-3599 650 *wrU * Accessories V_ DODGE DAKOTA Truck cap 6 x 80 inch. Fits short bed With bool for rear slider window Exc. cond. Blue, incl. mounting belts. $300. (540) 937-7276 after 6pm WANTED. REAR Bumper for 1985-86 Subaru. 4 dr, sedan with 4 wd. 540-3474997 after 6 PM 675 Trucks / Pickups NISSAN PICKUP 4X4 1992 , SE, 93K mis. Red w/ grey interior, 4 cyl. 5 spd, AC, cassette, new tires, Nissan factory light bar. EC, MSTA $7000 OBO 540-222-0664 Iv msg. V_ DODGE VAN 1982. dependable, recent insp., high mileage, $1250 OBO 540-825-3065 l I'... ■ -/ PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1993, 7 pass., auto, ac, 87K miles, good condition. $5800. 540-3499734 Bartender The Ashby Inn Full Time Experence/ competence Top pay/ benefits. Send resume: 540-592-3781 email: celebrate @ashbyinn.com BUS/ VAN DRIVERS For private day school. Van route from Strasburg to Front Royal and bus route from Flint Hill to Luray starting end of August. CDL license (for bus) and copy of driving record required. (540) 635-8555 carpenter Experienced Lead Carpenter needed to help build townhouses in Warrenton. TOP PAY! Call for phone interview M-F, 9-5, 540-347-0085. Carpenters & Helpers Start immed. Call after 5 pm 540-937-9848 COACHING POSITIONS The public school is now accepting applications for coaching positions for the 2000-2001 school year. We are looking for coaches for Girl's Basketball and Girl’s Volleyball and an Assistant for Cross-Country. FOR AN APPLICATION, CALL THE SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE AT 540-987-8773 DELIVERY PIZZA MAKER • Evenings 4-10 F*M Must be friendly & clean cut Apply in person Joe’s Pizza 385 W. Shirley Ave. • Warrenton 540-347-0022 CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS/ HANDYMAN TECHNICIAN & PAINTERS “Share our vision. ” • We’re a dynamic, fast growing remodeling co. with capable leadership, poised for unparalleled success. • We re looking to add personnel to be part of a winning team that will be highly recognized in it's industry. • TOP WAGES & EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE! 540-364-6224 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Work Locally! Monomoy Services, Inc. is now hiring experienced equipment operators. Benefits offered. (540) 253-5500 FOREMAN For site concrete work. Exp. required. Will hire complete crew. Top salary. 703-754-7893 GARDENER For small estate in Upperville, VA. Please call: 540-592-9206 GARDENER Full-time, Responsible for garden maintenance at various sites on/near organic working farm complex situated in beautiful Rappahannock County. Bi-lingual English/Spanish and supervisory experience preferred. Experience with formal gardens. Compensation commensurate with experience. Fax resume with references to 540-675-2346. EOE Lots & Acreage COUPLE SEEKS 5-20 acres with views of mountains &/or pastures for home. 703-237-0768 GROUNDS PERSON Responsible for cleaning exterior public areas, parking lots, hallways and laundry rooms. Assist maintenance staff in apt. turnover and upkeep of all landscaped areas. Good pay and benefits, paid vac. and sick leave. Call 540-825-6025 for appointment or Fax Resume to 540-829-6025. EOE LABORER FIRESAFE CHIMNEY SYSTEMS HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPEMNG Year round Full Time Benefits Starting pay $9 plus per hour depending on experience Warrenton, VA Call 540-347-1187 1-800-545-6607 Maintenance Supervisor Responsible for performing daily maintenance duties to assure preservation and upkeep of all buildings, fixtures and equipment. Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems required. HVAC - EPA certified preferred. Must be available for after hour's emergencies on a rotation basis. Good pay and benefits, paid vac. and sick leave. Call 540-825-6025 or Fax Resume to 540-829-0286. EOE MECHANIC Trucks, trailers and farm equipment, Experience necessary. Housing can be supplied plus salary, health insurance, 401K, and vacation. Call 703-754-8873 between 8 and 5. SERVER Ashby Inn Part Time. Top pay/ benefits. Send resume: 540-592-3781 email: celebrate ®ashbyinn.com SET UP/ TRUCK DRIVER for full service agriculture dealership, uniform, insurance. Apply in person: Smith & Sons Equipment 540-347-1991 SHEETMETAL CO. IN MANASSAS looking for experienced Sheet metal mechanic. With field & shop experience, valid drivers license. Good pay and benefits. Pay according to exp. 800-432-8221 STABLE MANAGER Rappahannock Co. Full-time, experienced horse person to manage 9 horse stable. Duties: General horse care and train young horses. On site housing. Free board for your horse. Fax resume with references 540-675-2346 EOE TEACHER/ ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dedicated individual needed for prep school English and AD duties for private day school. Combination of qualifications and experience considered. Positions also open for a pre-school teacher and lower school French instructor. Resumes to: Teacher Search P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 Auctions AUCTION Friday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 2H, Amissville Come to this wonderful auction featuring excellent rugs, furniture, collectibles of all descriptions and more from Warrenton, Marshall, Washington, Somerset and elsewhere. The gallery is gorged with innumerable items of interest! Superior Rues to inc. a magnificent Nain in the manner of Shah Abbas, 5’3 x8’6"; Pr. Meshkin tribals, etc. Furniture to feature lots oak, mahogany, pine, walnut, etc., inc. 2 NICE Hoosier-style cupboards; Wardrobes; Chests/dressers; Washstands; walnut, etc., inc. 2 NICE Hoosier-style cupboards; Wardrobes; Chests/dressers; Wa ' Servers; Sofas; Secretary/bookcase, etc. Accessories & Amusements Fine Vassar oak treadle; Postal telegraph wall clock; Old glass/oak floor display case, Old school desk; Bench; Lots old trunks; Quilts; Crocheted bedspreads; Tablecloths; 1000s OLD matchbook covers; Civil War collectibles (canteen, etc ); Early good graniteware; 4 early child's sewing machines; Old Carnival glass; Radios; Mixing bowls; Baskets; Collectible liquor bottles; Lots old drink cases; Old washbowl/pitcher sets; AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Also selling gift shop inventory: balloons, floral cooler, cash register, etc. TERMS: Cash or good check w/ ID. NO BUYER'S PREMIUM Food Served A Bill Pavnc Auctions. Inc V A A F»330 PO Box 17H Amissv illc VA2()l(Jfi Bill Payne M<F937-4I42 or MO-675-372V bpauv.lions com • h mail bpafelkialwavc net SKYLINE CAP HEAD START HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES IN RAPPAHANNOCK Family Workar: Responsible for recruitment & enrolment of children & faciitating comprehensive family services. Min. qualifications: HS diploma GED, computer literate, abiliy to work well w/ people, knowledge of the community & resources, good record keepiig skills, valid driver’s license & reliable transportation; $8.62/hour Bus Driver: Responsible for providing trans. for chtkken, famiies, & staff. Minimum qualifications: valid Virginia CDL w/ school bus approval, ability to keep accurate records & lift 50 pound child; $7.1(y hour Bus Aide: Responsibilities for supervision of children, while assuring children board & depart safely; Minimum qualifications; must enjoy entertaining children & posses a friendly, pleasant attitude, ability to keep accurate records, & lift 50-pound child; $5.99rhour (25 hour/week) nine month positions; benefits included. No prior convictions tainted to chikVadult abuse Wfltj r cfTIdfc Equal Opportunity Employer Send cover letter or resume by 7/21/00 to Deborah Powell, Skyline Cap Head Start, P.O. Box 588, Madison, Virginia 22727 TRUCK DRIVER (ROLL-OFF) ; For busy dumpster1 and concrete con- J struction business.> Experienced drivers J only. Excellent pay,* retirement available. J Please call Mary « 800-880-3854 or 540-869-3899 * 1 ^BUYING? - ' i SELLING? Times Community Newspapers Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 703- 349-8676 SALES Are you looking for a new career with an, unlimited opportunity for advancement? Would you like to be recognized as a pro-1 fessional salesperson in one of the area'sleading automobile dealerships? If so, our salespeople earn an excellent income and enjoy the benefits of working with a successful and progressive dealership, 1 If you're currently a professional in auto-‘ mobile sales or if you’re seriously consid-1 ering a career change and are looking for the training and guidance that are essential for long term success - we’d like to talk to you. I'm John Kuvakas, the General Sales Man'-, ager, call me and we'll schedule a time to meet this week. 540-347-6622 Joe Jacoby Chrysler-Jeep Equal Opportunity Employer BEEF CATTLE & FARM EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL Farina Farm Nokesville, VA (Between Manassas & Warrantor) AUCTION Sat., August 5 10:30 am Excellent Young Herd of Charolais Cows, Bred Heifers, Calves & Bulls . Complete Line of Farm Equipment * Sells immediately following cattle [ Including: 6 tractors, loader, crane, dozer, Ford F100 P/U, horse trailer, flat bed tri., JD AMT 600 lawn tractor, 2 Jt> round balers (535 & 530), square baler, Disc-mower, Haybine, rake, tedder, 4 hay wagons, elevators Mowers, Big bale chopper, grinder-mixer, manure spreaders, gravity flow wagons, grain auger, lime/feit., spreader, sprayer, no-till planter, ciOtimulcher, discs, plows, Butchering equipment, shop tools, approx 400 bales hay & many more items of equip. Call for descriptive Brochure 804-730-0500 Another Absolute Auction by www.ownbyco.com

The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of JAILER $22,595 pltiN iM-nefitn. , Applications may be obtained in person from the Sheriff’s Offiee and must be completed and returned by July 14. 2000. Rappahannock County SheriPT« Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3331 An Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Notice Receptionist/Data Entry Clerk (full-time / 40 hours/week) QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED • Experience in Word Processing, and Data Entry Programs • Pleasant Manner, and Telephone Etiquette Good pay and benefits Fauquier Community Action Katie McClure 73 Lee Street-P.O. Box 22 Warrenton, Va 20188 (Telephone): (540) 347-7000 Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. EOE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WILLOW RUN COMPANY, INC a wholesale nursery located in Elkwood, VA Will be open Saturday, July 8th 9 am to 1 pm to accept applications for SHIPPING RECEIVING PRODUCTION TRUCK DRIVERS * Various shifts available On the spot interviews. Step by&chedt outIhe posters fleam mote about our Famfr We offer Competitive Wages Sign-on Bonus Pay raise after 90 days of acceptable employment Excellent Benefits for full time employees * 540-825-8812 for info & directions RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Smith-Midland Corporation, a highquality producer of percast concrete products, is currently seeking a RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. The position will participate in developing and improving innovative precst concrete products used in construction, highway and utility markets. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401k, retirement & savings plan, paid vacation and education reimbursement. Interested persons may send resume to: Personnel Dept. Smith-Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 E-mail: asmithOcrosslink.net Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a pubic hearing on Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #00-06-02 . Wakefield Country Day School, Inc. at Huntly, . by its agent Headmaster Michael F. Vargo, - desires a Special Use permit to use the home known as Trinity Manor as a dormitory to house up to five (5) persons associated with the school. The properly is known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 13 consisting of 6.5375 acres in Wakefield District . and is zoned "A"-Agricultural. Use allowed under . Section 170-36B of the Rappahannock County • Code: additional standards under Section • 170-63B, C and G ’ A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at . the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is • available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, do P.O. Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-5,7-12-00 #322893 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappa- bannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SE #00-06-03 & #00-06-04 ■' ' Gregory, Catherine and John Dixon are applying » * for a Special Exception to construct an 18-hole • . golf course with associated facilities, and to * - construct a package sewage treatment plant to Jj - serve same, on a property of approximately 152 * * acres located between Rt 639 and 730 off U S ■ I Rt. 211 in Amissville. Property is zoned 'A”Agricultural. Uses allowed under Section 170-36(D) and 170-36(C), respectively, of the |, Rappahannock County Code. Additional standards contained in Section 170-65(A) and (B) and 170-64(A) , A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at i the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is ' available for public inspection, Monday through Fri{ day, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM Said application will be i presented to the Rappahannock County Planning i Commission at their regular meeting on Wednes■* day. July 19, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at | the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such i recommendation as the Commission may wish to i make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The ’ above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, ' and any other parties desiring to be heard should i be present at said meeting or should address their i written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o 1 P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, -in ad{ vance thereof. ! BY: John W. McCarthy • Zoning Administrator - 7-5,7-12,7-19-00 _#322921 PRODUCTION WORKERS Smith-Midland Corp. a producer of concrete products, is currently seeking production workers. Variety of positions available. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive wages and opportunity for advancement. Interested persons may send or fax resume to: Personnel Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, Va 22728 Ph: 540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 Simes [Community Newspapers] NORTHERN VIRGINIA HAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! • ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER • (must have valid driver's license) • SALESPERSON • WAREHOUSE PEOPLE EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS 'Major medical and Dental Insurance*401K Retirement Planning 'Paid Vacation 'Paid Holidays 'Paid sick Days 'Excellent Working Environment 'Must be interested In move Lp to management "Must be wing to work Sundays duing Ihe Hdday Season, and vtfienever recMedduIng special sales events. Apply at store level 619 Frost Avenue, Warrenton, VA REGISTERED NURSE Immediate opening for a full-time nurse to provide quality assurance for chronic and terminal pain patients and infusion therapy. Duties include interfacing with nursing agencies, hospices physicians, case managers and discharge planners. Also, maintaining patients charts, completing care plans based on JCAHO requirements and assisting IV admixture. This candidate must possess a BS in nursing with a minimum of 2 years in pain management. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN F/T position available to assist pharmacist in dispensing medications. Requirements: computer experience, communication skills, attention to detail, previous hospital experience preferred. DELIVERY TECHNICIAN F/T position. Duties include delivering medication, oxygen, home medical equipment and supplies to patients. Assist with cleaning, tagging, bagging and routine maintenance of home medical equipment. Must have a good driving record. Healthcare experience preferred. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN F/T position available to work as a Respiratory Assistant. Duties include performing patient assessments in the patients’ home, teaching/instructing patients in the use of medical equipment and providing on-call support. Must have a good driving record. CONVALESS/ The Plains Pharmacy ATTN: Debbi Cahill, COO 6485 Main Street _The Plains, Virginia 20198_ We Keep Virginia Moving TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT #00949 Warrenton Area Headquarters Manage daily work activities of employees performing road maintenance/construction activities. Duties: plan work assignments; provide training; evaluate employee performance, plan, schedule & inspect road maintenance/construction projects & conditions; manage various budgets; prepare cost estimates & complete forms/reports; respond to citizen questions & complaints. Must have working knowledge of highway construction/maintenance policies, practices, and procedures, & supervisory principles & practices. Must be able to plan, instruct, & supervise the work of others; plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects, & interface with customers. Requires experience developing & monitoring maintenance budgets & utilizing computers in a windows environment. Must possess good communication & customer service skills. Requires work in emergency situations; safety shoes & valid VA Operator's License. Selected candidate subject to a DMV driving record review. Salary: $28,292 - $44,171. Benefits package includes 11 paid holidays; 5 paid sick days & 2 paid personal days to start; up to 12 paid vacation days 1st year; paid retirement contributions; & health & life insurance are provided with no waiting periods. Send or fax a completed Virginia State Application to Human Resources, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax number (540) 8297448 by 5:00 pm on July 14, 2000. List position title & number on application. Incomplete or late applications not accepted. Virginia Relay Center; TDD/PC; 1-800-8281120 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are available at any VDOT Office, VEC or- at http://www.dpt.state.va.us. Reasonable accommodation provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Senior Sales Manager Airlie Conference Center In Warrentoru VA is seeking an experienced Conference Sales Manager for 142 room property. Applicant should have previous hospitality sales experience. Familiarity with computerized reservation software a plus. Position is full time with excellent benefits including health, dental, 40IK, fwofit sharing and educational assistance. Send resume to D. Larson. Airlie Conference Center, 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 or via email: dlarstfntgairlic.cQm. CONSTRUCTION John Simpson Inc. of New Baltimore, VA is now hiring the following: • General Helpers • CDL Truck Drivers • Equipment Operators (ie. Dozer, Loader, Backhoe) • Laborers John Simpson Inc. is also looking for an Outside Superintendent to supervise on going job sites, schedule upcoming work, visit jobs daily. A knowledge of Asphalt and Concrete a must. Land Development exper., Knowledge of Local Contractors a plus. Please Call John Simpson Inc. at 1-540-347-2030 PARTY CHIEF Land surveyor with experience in boundary topographic and highway surveys. GPS a plus. Computation of surveys with experience in C&G desirable. We offer project diversity, excellent work atmosEhere and benefits, including ealth plan, 40IK, vacation and holidays. Qualified parties are invited to submit a resume to: Frederick Ward Associates, Inc., Attn: David Hall, 5 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite 200, Warrenton VA 20186. ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE If you are a results-oriented sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual with a minimum of 1 year advertising experience looking to join the Fauquier Times-Democrat, we have the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This opportunity includes a competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume & salary requirements in confidence to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager Fauquier Times-Democrat (540) 349-8676 Email: kkeller@tlmespapers.com EOE limes CUSTOMER SERIVCE REPRESENTITIVE Opportunity for energetic, outgoing individual who can handle our often fast paced environment. Good communication and organization skills, as well as ability to utilize. PC software. Customer sen/ice and/or sales experience a real plus. Outstanding benefits include: • 401(K) • medical,dental vision • retirement plan • 100% tuition reimbursement • 11 paid holidays and more. Apply in person, 9a.m. to 4p.m. or send resume to: PO 0ox 247, Catlett, Va 20119 540-788-4472 EOE GolumlsSa propane* ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ ENGINEERING DEPT. Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Engineering Dept. Duties include maintaining the engineering filling system, organization and storage of blueprints, engineering dept, documents and reports and creating and updating various reports using Excel spreadsheet^ and the company accounting system. Will provide secretarial support to the engineering, project management and quality control depts. Including operation of a print machine. This position requires thorough knowledge of PC’s in a Windows environment, MS Office and Excel, good organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits plan. Qualified applicants may send resumes to: P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 or Fax (540) 439-1232. Construction SOILS/ CONCRETE FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate opening for a full-time SOILS/CONCRETE FIELD TECHNICIAN to work out of our Leesburg, VA, office. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please send or fax resume with salary history to Andy Jennings at: Schnabel Engineering Assoc., Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 _Fax: (703) 589-1246 Restaurant The Bleu Rock Inn, in Sperryville/Washington, VA is expanding its needs. Please Apply in person for eWaitpersons e P/T Bartenders, wait experience a plus e P/T Special events staff e Pub Server Maturity and experience important 540-987-3190 ask for Meredith REPORT COORDINATOR Night Schedule American Medical Laboratories,Inc is a leading medical testing facility dedicated to providing the highest quality laboratory services. We are an innovative company with a philosophy that puts the employee first. AML is currently seeking a Report Coordinator to join its client services team. 6 months general office exp. required. Duties include processing, sorting & filing lab reports & all incoming mail. Attention to detail is a must. Tue-Sat, 12am-8am. AML offers a competitive salary & an excellent benefit package that includes 14 days of annual personal leave, sick leave, on-site, daycare, cafeteria, and 401 (k) with Company match. For further information, check our website at www.aml.com. Fax/mail resume, with salary history to: AML, 14225 Newbrook Dr., P.O. Box 10841, Chantilly, VA 20153-0841 Fax: 703-802-7088 E-mail: recruit@aml.com. EOE/AA ADMMSTRATTVE ASSISTANT/ ENGINEERING DEPT. Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Engineering Dept. Dufies include maintaining the engineering filling system, organization and storage of blueprints, engineering dept, documents and reports and creating and updating various reports using Excel spreadsheets and the company accounting system. Will provide secretarial support to the engineering, project management and quality control depts. Including operation of a print machine. This position requires thorough knowledge of PC’s in a Windows environment, MS Office and Excel, good organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits plan. Qualified applicants may send resumes to: P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 or Fax (540) 439-1232. Fauquier County General District Court Deputy Court Clerk Position The Deputy Court Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities, ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal papers prepared, with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent required. (College or business school courses preferred.) Considerable experience, or combination of education and experience, required in clerical or secretarial positions to provide high level of knowledge, skills, abilities in general office operations and procedures (i.e., typing, filing bookkeeping); accepting payments and making change; verbal and written communication skills; working under deadlines. (Automated records and work processing preferred) legal/judicial knowledge desired. Salary Range: $20,685 to $31,387. New hire entrance salary: $20,685,To apply forward state application by July 19, 2000 to: Fauquier Co. General District Court 6 Court Street Warrenton, Virginia 20186-3299 Attn: S. Ramey, Clerk EOE Restaurant The Bleu Rock Inn, in SperryvillelWashington, VA is expanding its needs. Please Apply in person for: • Waitpefsons ' • P/T Bartenders, wait experience a plus • P/T Special events staff • Pub Server Maturity and experience important 540-987-3190 ask for Meredith Southern Financial Bank, a growing community bank with 17 branches covering Northern Virginia, Prince William, Fauquier and Loudoun Counties is seeking to fill an immediate opening as the Southern On Line Coordinator in our corporate offices located in historic downtown Warrenton. The ideal candidate MUST be computer proficient, extremely accurate with numbers, and possess a strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidate must be able to handle customer inquiries in a fast paced environment. Previous banking experience and exposure t Internet banking products will be helpful. This critical position reports to the AVP Web Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a terrific team working in a fast paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer competitive salaries and an aggressive 401 (k) Plan. For immediate consideration, please fax or mail your resume And cover letter including salary history to Attn: Human Resources 37 E. Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-349-3904 Visit us on the web at www.southernfinancialbank.com to learn more about the exciting opportunities available at Southern Financial Bank. No Phone Calls Please EOE/M/F/H/V * HEALTHCARE Fauquier Hospital Bring Your Future To Our Community Radiology ♦ Staff Technologist - FT and FT Nursing ♦ Registered Nurse - FT (all shifts) ♦ Cert. Nursing Asst. - FT ♦ Unit Secretary -FT ♦ Staff Development instructor - FT ♦ OR Technician -FT ♦ OR System Administrator -FT Laboratory ♦ Phlebotomist - in'/ PT ♦ MT/MLT -FT Physical Therapy 8t Rehab ♦ Technician - FT ♦ Lie. 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Knowledge of FHA multifamily, GNMA and Fannie Mae regulations helpful. Familiarity with secondary market financing, servicing issues, corporate governance practices, and litigation are a plus. This position requires an extremely organized “can do" team player with excellent written and oral communication skills, common sense, the ability to deal effectively with managers and staff at all levels of the organization, and the ability to adapt legal requirements in a pragmatic way consistent with existing com jany practices and values. If you are interested in joining our dynamic in-house legal group, please submit your current resume to: Greystone Servicing Corporation, Inc. 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Obituaries Ray Scherer Former Chief White House Correspondent Ray Scherer, former Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News whose broadcast career spanned four decades and who reported on six administrations from Harry Truman to Gerald Ford, died Saturday, July 1 at his home in Washington. He was 80, and died of cancer. Known for his lanky Gary Cooper-like persona, Scherer exuded a unique, almost patrician style among the otherwise hard-charging gaggle of fledgling news hounds. A frequent contributor to The Today Show, Scherer’s midwestern demeanor, towering height, thick dark hair and voice rich with gravitas prompted host Dave Garroway to routinely refer to his esteemed colleague as “Lincolnesque.” Exceedingly modest, with an engaging self-effacing humor which charmed heads of state, White House staffers and social Washington, Scherer was regarded as one of the last great “gentlemen” of the press. Whether it was exchanging witticisms with Harry Truman, covering Richard Nixon’s 1959 “Kitchen Debate” in Russia, trading celebrity gossip with a rapt John F. Kennedy on Air Force One or bumping over Texas tumbleweeds in a convertible with LBJ behind the wheel, Scherer was one of the founding members of “the boys on the bus.” Among the pioneer television reporters to land the White House beat in 1951, Scherer was regarded as a phenomenon by his peers for his uncanny ability to go “live” after a press conference and repeat verbatim entire segments of presidential verbiage. He sparred with oldtime print reporters who objected to cameras in Dwight Eisenhower’s filmed presidential press conferences. “Before we were in the back row. Now all of sudden we sat in the front row and took up space,” he later recalled. “The print reporters groused a lot. They said we’d make actors of them.” Scherer was the first newsman to broadcast regularly from inside The White House. A stalwart of broadcast journalism, he served at the forefront of the media revolution. He gained notoriety as one of the first televison “floor men” at the 1956 presidential conventions. Later, in 1960, NBC gave him the first midday coast-to-coast television newscast. He saw the advent of color television, video tapes, “live feeds”, satellite hook-ups and was amazed at his remarkable fortune to be part of it all. “I had the privilege,” he later remarked, “of growing up with television.” He also coauthored with Robert J. Donovan a book on the subject, “The Unsilent Revolution”, which is used as a textbook in journalism schools. Before advances in technology, Scherer recalled a time when no television interview could run longer than 120 seconds. He called John F. Kennedy’s funeral—the first opportunity for journalists to provide continuous live coverage of a news event because of the wide use of mobile units— a defining moment in the medium’s history. “For an event like this, the planning normally would take months. This had to happen overnight. The only thing I was told was “‘Don’t talk too much.”’ Indeed, Scherer’s understated coverage and deep baritone provided some of the most poignant moments of that long weekend. “That’s when television really came of age,” he later observed. Scherer himself came of age in Fort Wayne, Ind. As a boy, he would often visit the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette where his father served as the newspaper’s business manager. His first real brush with journalism was in high school, where on his bicycle he delivered the paper to 60 customers, earning $6 a week. He graduated from Valparaiso University and joined the Navy the day after Pearl Harbor. He served as the C.I.C. Officer on the destroyer Davis, was present at the invasion of Normandy and had extensive North Atlantic convoy duty. After the War, he earned a t Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of Chicago. He returned to Fort Wayne and took a job at the Gazette as a feature writer. A chance visit by a mqn from NBC news offering him work in television led Scherer to move to Washington in 1947 where he joined the bureau as a news writer, quickly advancing to the number two position at the White House. Although Washington was his first love, Scherer took the post of NBC London Correspondent in 1969, where he spent four years covering Europe. Upon his return, he was quickly immersed in coverage of the Watergate scandal. Soon after, RCA —the parent company of NBC—offered Scherer the post of vice president, Washington. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 1986. During the last decade, Scherer spent time at his bucolic country retreat in Rappahanock County, where he put in a pond and enjoyed fishing, entertaining journalist friends, family and. a parade of pets. With his shock of white hair, he was a familiar figure at flea markets and country picnics. He also continued to write, and traveled extensively- lyHe was a member of The Cosmos Club, and The Metropolitan Club. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara, a daughter Nancy of St. Paul, Minnesota, son David of Washington and two grandsons. Frances Conners Woodville resident Frances Cline Conners, 65, of Woodville died Tuesday, June 27 at her residence. She was bom Dec. 17, 1934 in Woodville and was the daughter of the late P. Weldon Cline and the late Lena Browning Cline. She was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Boston. Mrs. Conners is survived by her husband, Emory S. Conners and one son, Larry S. Conners and his wife, Beverly of Woodville. Additional survivors include two granddaughters, Jennifer Conners-Williams of Sperryville and Bethany Conners of Woodville and one great-grandson, Austin Bray Williams. She is also survived by two brothers, Franklin Weldon Cline of Fredericksburg and Charles Browning Cline of Cape Coral, Fla. and two sisters, Dorothy Cline Grizzle of Fredericksburg and Louise Bowers of Clayton, Del. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 30 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Shifflet, Pastor Dallas F. Smith and Pastor Joel Cress officiating. Interment followed in Woodville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Atkins, Lloyd Sims, Tim Bondelid, Holly Pendleton, Frankie Hitt, Earl Aylor and Earl Jewell. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mary S. Griffith Avid gardener Mrs. William Tayloe Griffith, formerly Mary Miller Saunders, better known locally as “Mary Lee” died at 89 on Monday, June 26 at her home, “Meadowbrook”. She was bom April 17, 1911 on East Street in Culpeper to the late Virginius Lee Saunders and Olga Jessie Wood. Mrs. Griffith was an avid gardener and was an active member of the Salem Garden Club. She was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Colville Griffith of Fairfax and Janet Locke Griffith Wilson of Harrisonburg and three sons, William Tayloe Griffith Jr. of Culpeper, David Lee Griffith of Greensboro, N.C. and Llewellyn Randolph Willis Griffith and his wife, Deborah of Boston. Additional survivors include five grandsons; two granddaughters; one stepgrandson and onp step-grand- . daughter. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Wood Saunders of Culpeper; a sister, Gertrude Saunders Smith of West Nyack, N.Y. and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. She was predeceased by a sister, Jessie Catherine Saunders and three brothers, Virginius Lee Saunders Jr., Richard Ashby Saunders and Carter Almond Saunders. Graveside services were held Thursday, June 29 at Culpeper Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Alan Hooker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701; St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 115 North East Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701; Culpeper Memorial Hospital, 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, Va. and/or a charity of your choice. Found and Sons Funeral Home of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Delia Leake Cared, for elderly Delia Virginia Leake, 92, of Madison died Wednesday, June 28 at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born Oct. 10, 1907 in Rappahannock County to the late John William Dodson and Alice Berthina Leake Dodson. Mrs. Leake cared for the elderly in Culpeper and Rappahannock. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Alice Leake Clarke of Sperryville; two granddaughters, Kristi Clarke deToll of Culpeper and Candace Gibson of Ruckersville and a grandson, Robert Keith Leake of Orange. Additional survivors fticlude five great-grandchildren, Kori, Ryan, Kayli and Kamille Toulotte and Dalton Gibson and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Robert Leake; an infant daughter, Lucille Leake; a granddaughter, Stacy Clarke; five brothers and one sister. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, July 1 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Pallbearers were Darren Dodson, Richard Jenkins, Greg Jenkins, John Dodson, Kenneth Foster and William Dodson. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodville Baptist Church, 4646 Sperryville Pike, Woodville, Va.. 22740 and/or the Capitol Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, 7531 Leesburg Pike, Suite 402-, Falls Church, Va. 22143. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Affleck Born in county Mary Bessie Affleck, 84, formerly of Valley Avenue, Winchester died Wednesday, June 28 at a nursing home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at First Baptist Church in Winchester by the Rev. Warren Boling. Burial was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Affleck was born Aug. 12, 1915 in Rappahannock. She was a cafeteria worker at O’Sullivan in Winchester. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Affleck Jr.; a son, William Dennis Martin of Winchester; two daughters, Carol Ann Affleck of Charlotte, N.C. and Sandra K. Whitecar of Alexandria; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Jones Funeral Home in Winchester was in charge of the arrangements. "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager TJoit/-hiu>lisll • I U N E R A L HOM E * Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Susan Tuckerman Costello and other, Trustee to E.H. Geoffrey Goven and wife, 38.8711 acres, Wakefield District. $650,000. Marcia L. Fincham and husband to James Allen Jenkins and wife, 9.633 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Randolph D. Clater and wife to Thornton River Group LLC, Town of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $100,000. Darren Robert Swords to Joseph L. Coldren Sr. and others, lots 1,2,3 and 4, section 6, plat 7, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $49,000. Atlee P. Whiteleather III and wife to Robert F. Klaus and wife, 10.0543 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $265,000. Larry L. Andrews and others to Bernd S. Jung and wife, 58.156 acres, Wakefield District. $220,000. Ginger Estes to Everette J. Estes Sr. and others, 8.5912 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Helen M. Dixon to Gregory K. Dixon, 35.968 acres, Rappahannock County. 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