Rappahannock News, August 2, 2000

123rd Year ... No. 30 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2000 www.timespapers.com Phone (540)675-3338 50 cents Rapp Briefs Cross Country I team to meet Mark Ramey, the assistant f coach of the Rappahannock County High School Cross Country team will have a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 2 in the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria at 6 p.m. All boys and girls from RCHS in grades 8-12 interested in trying out for this year's Cross Country team should attend. Parents of interested runners are welcome to attend. For additional information contact Mr. Jon Smythe, RCHS Athletic Director at 987-8259. Gray Ghost Adieu wins Double Gold Gray Ghost was awarded a Double Gold medal on the Adieu (Late Harvest Vidal, dessert wine) in the Amenti del Vino International Wine competition, continuing the winery's international and national recognition. To receive a Double Gold medal the wine must be rated gold status by every judge on the panel. Only 12 wines were awarded the Double Gold honor. This prestigious international competition received 556 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In addition to Double Gold, Gray Ghost received a Silver on ttle Cabernet Sauvignon and Bronze medals for both of Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. Only 39 percent of the wines entered received accolades. Gray Ghost has been awarded over 20 medals in international and national competitions since the first of this year. The winery can be contact at 937-4869. Cheerleading tryout meeting set Kim Atkins, coach of the RCHS Girls cheerleading program, will host a meeting on Monday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. All RCHS girls grades 8-12 interested in trying out for this years JV and varsity cheerleading teams should attend. Parents of interested girls are welcome to attend. For additional information contact Mr. Smythe, Athletic Director at 987-8259 Happenings in Rappahannock • Monday, Aug. 7 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. Agenda items include: Old Business: Dumpster Closing Update, Bear Problems/Season; VDOT Primary Road Hearing Report: Route 17; Update Commissioner of the Revenue/Registrar and Treasurer's expansions. New business: Contract Awqrd-Professional Surveying Services, County Boundary. The 7 p.m. session: Zoning Amendment Request: Family Apartments. • Tuesday, Aug. 8 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 9 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Miss Virginia I ill .. .. ••-y.::&»..,... .:. :;: .....;... ,:l Rappahannock News Photo/Bill Kossler Miss Virginia 2000, Jacqueline Cook of Colonial Heights made her first public appearance since obtaining her title at the annual Flint Hill parade on Friday evening. Even with the threat of rain, hundreds watched the parade and attended the annual event, which was deemed successful by organizers. More kudos for library’s Glenn By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Children's Librarian Jennifer Glenn has received praise upon praise since her arrival at the Rappahannock County Library in January of this year. Library Director David Shaffer and various members of the Board of Trustees have commended her efforts in visiting Rappahannock schools, improving the children's library collection, doubling attendance at the children's story time, being instrumental in increasing attendance in the children's summer programs, and creating a teen summer program. At last week’s July Board of Trustees meeting, member Jim Gannon formalized the kudos by forwarding a motion to "go on record for high commendation for Jennifer Glenn." There was no dissent on that motion. Director's report •Library Director Shaffer reported that the final library state aid figure for FY 2000-2001 is more than $34,000 versus the $30,000 budgeted. He also noted that the Friends of the Library Fourth of July book sale netted a respectable $3,171.45. Regarding the library's level of activity, Director Shaffer said that library circulation during the past fiscal year was 35,167, compared to a prior three year average of 26,703. The summer program is well attended: one hundred and thirteen have signed up for the children's program (thirty-five more than last year), and Breakfast with George Allen on August 9 Republican US Senate Candidate George Allen is bringing his campaign to Rappahannock County on Wednesday morning, Aug. 9. The Rappahannock County Republican Party is hosting a buffet breakfast honoring George Allen at the Bleu Rock Inn from 8 to 9 a.m. Tickets cost $15 and are available by calling Susan Longyear at 675-3679. This cam George Allen paign siop is pan oi iormerGovernor Allen's statewide "Listening Tour" to meet voters, listen to their concerns and carry . their message to the US Senate. Walter Longyear, chairman of the Rappahannock County Republic an Party, extends an invitation to all voters to attend the breakfast and meet Mr. Allen. "We are throwing open the doors . to every Rappahannock C o u n t y Democrat, Independent a n ' d Republican to meet George mien, snaae ms nana ana oner comments about issues important to you." Mr. Longyear said. twenty-one have signed up for the new teen program. Treasurer's report Treasurer Mary HutchinsonBrown reported on the library's finances, noting that $106,897.90 was expended for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, leaving a year end surplus of $265.67. The Library Fund balance at the end of the same period is $322,344.72. Tuition free policy passed By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer At its regular July meeting, the Rappahannock School Board had decided to expedite a decision on reinstituting the policy of offering free tuition benefits for the children of out-of-county employees. This policy was revoked, effective Jan. 1, 1999, by the previous Board, and the present Board wished to consider its reinstitution as an incentive for teacher recruitment and retention. Franklin Warner opened disussions at the Tuesday, July 25 meeting by noting that he "had been quoted by the press that he was against it" (changing the policy), but that the press failed to note that he "was lobbied heavily." He suggested that the policy be changed to refer to teachers only instead of all school employees because the lobbying was in support of "a tool to retain teachers." He then forwarded a motion to so change the policy and to eliminate the date "Jan. 1, 1999" that effectively terminated the free tuition benefit for employees hired after that date. The motion was seconded by Aileen Johnson. Rose Ann Sharp asked if the policy change should not apply to administrators as well, and Mr. Warner reaffirmed that his motion was restricted to teachers only. Rosa Crocker said that she hoped that the benefit would be used for administrators and for part-time teachers as well. After additional Board discussion on the motion, Ms. Crocker noted that the Board had only discussed dropping the benefit termination date at the July 11 meeting, and if the policy change were not restricted to that change, more study should be See TUITION, Page A7 Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Seeing is believing: Ninety-five tomatoes are getting bigger day by day on this vine. The Alaskan Fast Grower is new to this area and certainly new to grower, Bill Cameron of Sperryville. His grandchildren, Chris Wiley, left, and Timothy Wiley of Stephens City enjoyed the tomatoes.

d coffee In his book, "Qircle of the Seasons," American nature writer Edwin Way Teale wrote of chicory, "... most beautiful of blues ... the most perfect blue on earth, the most perfect blue under the sky." As is usual with Teale, he got it just right. The blue flowers of chicory line and define country roads of the Virginia Piedmont like the lights I see along airport runways when landing at night. Not just country roads, either. I see them along Interstate 66 and other major highways in the Virginia Piedmont. Like most roadside and field flowers, chicory was introduced from Europe, brought here by early settlers. If I had the power to summon an Indian medicine man from the past — say, 300 years ago — into the present, he would be puzzled by all the plants new to him. They wouldn't have been around when he was curing his tribe-mates of various ailments. Chicory, along with other introduced plants such as Queen Anne's lace, mullein, daisies, and pink clover, would be new to him. The rich blue of chicory is best seen early on a misty morning before the sun reaches them. On a morning of gentle rain, the effect can be astonishing. Strong sunlight at midday bleaches the color out of chicory and causes the flowers to fade and fold in on themselves. Each blue "flower" lasts only a day. To write of the chicory "flower" is inaccurate. For each bloom is actually a cluster, or composite, of many small flowers surrounded by the ragged blue rays which we mistakenly call petals. The chicory that means coffee for many comes from this plant. The long taproot is collected after the plant sets seed; it is then dried All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott and ground. I have a friend from New Orleans who declares coffee without chicory is no coffee at all. During the Civil War, when imported coffee was blocked from entering Southern ports by Yankee ships, chicory was coffee, though it contains no caffeine. As recent as World War II, ground chicory roots were used to extend and enhance a limited supply of coffee beans. Belgian endive, so sought after for salad greens, is the foliage of chicory gathered early. For marketable greens, the plants are grown in the dark, and new foliage is gathered before it becomes bitter. In medical lore, Romans used chicory to cure liver ailments. Later, preparations from the root were used as a laxative and diuretic. Followers of the Doctrine of Signatures interpreted chicory's milky sap as a divine sign that the plant provided a remedy for nursing mothers who have trouble producing milk. This doctrine, interpreting Genesis, stated that God had put all plants on the earth for the use of man; if the use was not immediately clear, God had placed his "signature," or clue, on a plant to indicate its use. If a plant had heartshaped leaves, it was to be used to treat ailments of that organ and so on. The Doctrine of Signatures has contributed common names of many plants such as hepatica, that elegant little early spring wild flower with pale lilac flowers and livershaped leaves. More than a few wild See CHICORY, Page A5 HOST a FAMILIES I NEEDED M PACO, K>yn TATIANA, 17 yn Make this year the most exciting, enriching year ever for you and your family. Share your world with a young foreign visitor from abroad. Welcome a high school student, 15-18 years old, from France, Spain, England, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, or Russia as part of your family for a school year and make an overseas friend for life. For more program information or to select your own exchange student from applications with photos, please call: MicheBe at 703-518-5035 1-800-785-9040 WHeast8aol.com Marcy at 1-800-785-9040 WORLD HERITAGE ISA PLBUC BENEFIT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION fi & e i 9 I ? a«-S Is# 1IMI11 rfesi □ Please enter my new L —. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747.,_ Modified block scheduling By Richard Smith RCMS Associate Principal The 2000-2001 school year is approaching quickly, and I would like to use this opportunity to explain some exciting changes for fourth and fifth grades this year. An important goal for our instructional program is to meet the individual needs of our students. We know that students learn at different rates. When my generation attended school, this fact often resulted in what was termed "ability grouping". Teachers, with the aid of various test results, grouped students with other children of similar "ability". Children could be tracked by preconceived ideas of their capabilities, rather than measures of their actual performance. We at RCES favor a plan that groups children by their performance rather than what an IQ test might indicate to be their ability. Such performance based grouping schemes must be reviewed regularly and frequently to make certain that individual children are placed where he or she learns best. Let me explain how that will work in fourth and fifth grades this year. Below you will see the instructional schedule for fourth grade. Fifth grade will follow a very similar schedule. (See above graphic) In this organizational scheme, LAlanguage arts, G-group, RWG-reading writing group, SS-social studies, and the numbers refer to groups of students. The children will be placed in groups according to their current performance level. As performance levels change, a child's group assignment would change. Groups one through six range from children working below grade level to those working above grade level. A child may be assigned to group three in Reading but may be working in group five in Math. As one looks at the above schedule, it may be helpful to follow a hypothetical child through her day. Let's assume that Sylvia is in group three in Reading and group four in Math. She begins her day with homeroom followed by an exploratory class which today may be art. At 9:20 she goes to Teacher C's classroom for small group reading instruction with other children in group three. There might be approximately ten children in group three. At 10:10 Sylvia goes to Teacher D's room for social studies with children in group four. At 11 all fourth graders go to lunch and recess. At 11:45 Sylvia's group returns Fourth Grade Schedule Teacher A Teacher B Teacher C Teacher D Exploratory Teacher A Teacher B Teacher C Teacher D Homeroom 8:15-8:30 Exploratory 8:40-9:20 Block I 9:20-10:10 LA RWGs-1,4 RWG-5 RWGs 2,5 RWG-3 SS-2,6 Block II 10:10-11:00 RWG-1 LA RWG-6 SS-3,4 Block III 11:45-12:35 RWG-4 RWG-2 LA RWGs-3,6 SS-1,5 8:40-9:20 Art, Music, PE, Computers, Library Lunch/Recess 11:00-11:45 Block IV Block V 12:35-1:25 Math-4 Math-2 Gs-2,5 Math Gs-3,6 Science-1,5 1:25-2:15 Math-1 Math Math-6 Science-3,4 Block VI 2:15-3:05 Math Gs-1,4 Math-5 Math-3 Science-2,6 to Teacher C s room for large group reading instruction with group six. At 12:35 Sylvia's group membership changes. She now is a member of group four for math instruction and goes to Teacher A's room for small group math instruction. At 1:15 all members of group four go to Teacher D for science along with members of group three. At 2:10 Sylvia finishes her day by returning to Teacher A for large group math instruction with the group one members. The schedule that Sylvia has used has provided her with large group instruction in reading/writing, math, science, and social studies with children that are currently working at different levels than she is. It has provided her with small group (approximately ten students) instruction in both reading and math. We believe that such a program provides additional differentiation for Sylvia which allows her to develop at a rate addressing her individual needs. To summarize, the fourth and fifth grade instructional program this year will reflect a scheduling plan that provides each student with both large group and small group instruction in both language arts and math. The small group instruction will address specific needs of students who are grouped in performance based sessions. This means that for part of each day a child would be working in a small group with other children who are functioning at a similar instructional level in language arts and math. Large group instruction would still be the pattern for part of the day in language arts, math, science and social studies. I am looking forward to the implementation of this plan. Anyone who would like further detail, may reach me at 987-8259. Band Camp to meet, students earn awards The Rappahannock County Band Camp will be held on Friday and Saturday Aug. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new wing of the Washington Baptist Church. The camp is free to all students and will include lunch, snacks and ice cream. 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VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net graders and entry for prize drawings for older children To register your child call Sally Havstad at 987-9342, Ginger Estes at 675-3464 or email John Wiese at wiese5@erols. com. This camp is for band students of all ages presently enrolled in the program, as well as rising fifth graders who are interested in finding out what band is all about before the school year starts. Rising fifth graders (no instruments required) will be able to try out all the instruments, learn some basic marching, and have fun meeting the band members to find out what band has to offer them. Students in grades six through 12 will go through the marching basics including the marching music. The camp will be conducted by Lynne Fournier, Band Director and the Band Booster organization. It will also be staffed by many of the 20 students who attended the professional band camps this summer. The students who attended the camps at James Madison University and Ferrum College were aided by scholarships from the Band Booster organization and a grant from Headwaters. Rappahannock band students recently joined hundreds of top level band students from five states in the week long professionally run camps. They were trained in leadership and motivational techniques for their peers, marching and basic musicianship, top level drum major techniques, concert band and drum line precision cadences from instructors in each field. The students attending the camps were: Samantha Breedon and Wendy Gillis - Drum Major Concentration. Houston Haynes, Josh McArthur, Brian Taylor and Phil Thomas - Percussion line. Anna Kreyling, Lindsay Neill-Dore and Mike Wiese - Concert band, who also heard Dr. Tim Lauzenheiser, world famous band motivational speaker. Ginger Dennis, Kayla Hill, Ashley Mills and Cadee Starr - Flags. 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Beware the Polygonum perfoliatum BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Writer Susan and Bruce Jones have been working diligently at naturalizing their 80 acres in Tiger Valley. Turn down their drive off of Long, Mountain Road and that fact becomes obvious. What were bare pastures now are verdant meadows—what may have been an isolated poplar is now the centerpiece of a burgeoning wood. Ponds reflect a native symbiosis. Bluebirds share their azure innocence with the sky. The Jones' place is a showplace, and offers us a glance at a Rappahannock in which the Manahoacs coexisted with blue vervain and red-tailed hawk, mountain mint and panther. The renewed grace of this refuge was sullied some years back-an iridescent blue berry secreted perhaps in the droppings of a wintering phoebe. Came spring and the seed wrapped in that beautiful fruit germinated, and grew into a vine whose virulence ■ , was masked by its apparent fragility. Bruce first noticed it seven years ago. A twenty foot, slender annual that found • its way to Pennsylvania from Japan sixty years back, and has since spread through Maryland, the District of Columbia, and into our backyards. By the time that Bruce had identified it as mile-a-minute (Polygonum perfoliatum), it had already gained a tenacious foothold and had started to choke and obliterate the native species that he and Susan had worked so hard to encourage. It's referred to as an invasive alien plant species. One of some 115 that the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation classifies as a threat to indigenous flora. US Department of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt characterized the danger Mile-a-minute (Polygonum perfoliatum) from these alien plants, "The invasion of these noxious weeds has created a level of destruction to America’s environment that is matched only by the damage caused by floods, earthquakes, wildfire, hurricanes, and mudslides. This is truly an explosion in slow motion by opportunistic alien species with few if any natural enemies." It is a serious business, as Bruce and Susan know. Years of pulling and tearing and applying herbicides has gotten the scourge of the mile-a-minute under control on their property. But Bruce has seen it along roadsides in the neighborhood, and keeps his eye open for its appearance elsewhere. Where he sees it, he kills it. Bruce said that the mile-a-minute is seeding now, and when it drops its fruit it will take hold in the spring and choke out whatever is in its vicinity. If you see it, kill it. The mile-aminute is easily identifiable. It has perfectly triangular leaves, blue (when ripe) pea-sized fruit, and spines on its leaves and stems. For additional information on this or other invasive aliens, contact the Virginia Native Plant Society, PO Box 844, Annandale, Virginia 22003. Terri Allard at Blue Moon Reckless Abandon Music presents Terri Allard performing at the Blue Moon Cafe, just west of .Sperryville on Friday, Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. Cover cost is $5. 1999 was a busy year for Virginia based singer-songwriter Terri Allard. The Washington Area Music ' Association awarded Allard with a Wammie for "Best Female Country Vocalist." Allard's latest CD, "Loose Change and Spare Parts," scored #27 on FolkDJ Radio Play list's Top 100 Albums of 1999. Allard's songs, "Lifeline" and "Loose Change and Spare Parts" were rated #21 and #44 respectively in FolkDJ's Top 100 Songs of 1999 list and Allard was voted #54 for FolkDJ's 1999 Top 100 Artists. Allard has been touring the country playing in countless concert halls, coffee houses and festivals including The Philadelphia Folk Festival, YOUR SOURCE FOR OFFICIAL BOY SCOUT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT Peebles Giwrffaahiom Gra*Mc» (wry Day) WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON. VA (540) 347-1820 HOURS: MON. SAT 10-9; SUN 12-b the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Colorado, the Bridgeton Folk Festival in New Jersey, and the Clearwater Hudson River Revival Festival in New York. For additional information call 987-3162. The family of Layman Horton would like to thank all of our friends, relatives, Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center for the prayers, cards, flowers and many acts of kindness in our need of sorrow. Kenny, Nancy and Michael Horton Dinner with Duvall By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Hearthstone School is gearing up to transform the Country Manor Gift Shop in Sperryville into the westernmost Rappahannock County educational institution. With a closing scheduled for Aug. 4th, County okays lined up and renovation plans ready, Hearthstone still has a great challenge ahead of it. Part of that challenge is renovation financing, and part of the answer is a raffle that will provide the lucky ticket holder the less than once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner (with a guest) with the incomparable Robert Duvall. Raffle tickets are available for a tax-deductible contribution tof $250 each, and Hearthstone hopes that the raffle will raise $25,000 for its building fund. Those who cannot contribute may still obtain one raffle ticket for each of five tickets that they are able to sell. The drawing will be held at the Hearthstone School in Front Courtesy of Hearthstone School DRAWINGS: New Hearthstone School front and rear elevations Rear L Sperryville on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., and "Dinner with Duvall" will be on Sept. 3 in Fauquier County. The funds raised through this raffle (and much more it appears) will be used to totally renovate the Country Manor building. Plans call for a community room, a cafeteria and classrooms on the first floor, and nursery, kindergarten and upper school classrooms, a library, and a darkroom on the lower level. Construction will begin shortly, and some of the effort will be contributed by parents and other interested citizens who will donate time and materials to help the school open this fall. In the interim, the 48 students already signed up (the goal is 60 for this year) will be located in temporary facilities. New this year may be the participation of Rappahannock County public school students in Hearthstone after-school classes. According to Jane Mullin of Hearthstone, they and Rappahannock County J schools have recently signed an agreement that will permit public school kids to participate in Hearthstone afterschool music and art programs. Funding for this will come from private donations, Ms. Mullin said, and no county funds will be obligated. Hearthstone does have much to do to see its plans come to fruition. To help by contributing for a "Dinner with Duvall" raffle ticket, or in some other way, call Hearthstone at 987-9212. Wine and dine at Great Meadow in The Plains Virginia's oldest wine festival will celebrate its 25th year on Aug. 19-20, at the Great Meadow Field Events Center ii T h e Plains. Rain or shine, more than 300 wines from nearly all of Virginia's wineries will be available for tasting and purchasing from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Virginia Wine Festival will also fea ture a wide array or mgm food, wine seminars, ■ arts and crafts, live music, and a children's Tickets for adults are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate. For those under 21, tickets are all $5. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Shows, JENKINS ORCHARDS _Quality Fruit_ Peaches SunHigh, Loring Nectarines Sunglo Plums Shiro. Santa Rosa. Damsens Apples Summer Rambos. Paula Red Also Tomatoes. Blackberries. Jam Honey and Apple Butter Hours 8:30 a m. to 5:30 p m. Bring your own containers Directions From Culpeper on Rt 522. left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles From Sperryville. Rt 522. right at Yancey Road. 2 miles Watch tor signs Woodville f 540J 987-8192 Bleu Rock Inn, Restaurant, Pub, B&B and Equine Center. For fine dining, weddings, a quiet getaway: OUk BLa. Bleu Horse Pub 7 days 4-12 Pub Happy Hours 4-7 Mon. Fri., Draft & rail drinks 1/2 price, pub menu & specials* Friday, Aug. 4 Guitarist Saturday, Aug. 5 Jazz Sunday, Aug. 6 Try our Sunday Brunch a special way to start the week "t-TSa-a ftku Horse * 540-987-3190 www.bleurockinn.com 12567 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 Restaurant Wed. - Sun. 5:30- 9:00* Sunday Brunch 11-2 Pub 7 days 4-12* Pub menu and specials *Closed for special events as noted lib Food & Libations Inc. at (800) 520-9670. Tickets are nonrefundable and do not cover food and some activities. Parking is free. The Virginia Wine Festival is sponsored by the Vinifera Wine Growers Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to wine education and appreciation. Proceeds support the VWGA as well as the Meadow Outdoors Foundation, a non-profit organization that cares for the equestrian haven of Great Meadow. Anyone wishing further information may call the Virginia Wine f estival at <4iUi zb/6711 or fax questions to | (410)268-3114. Thursday 8/3: OPEN MIC. Sponsored by Oosis CD • Friday 8/4: BEN ANDREWS Saturday 8/S: THE DAYCARE SWINDLERS AND MAN MOUNTAIN JR. NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 5:30 to dtiln] Family Dining fi Fin* Husk 540-987-3162 www.bluamooncafa.coai School Briefs Amy Joback graduates Amy Michelle Joback of Flint Hill graduated on May 13 from Liberty University in Lynchburg. Ms. Joback graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Family and Consumer Science and has finished an internship at Culpeper Christian School where she has accepted a teaching job in the fall. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Ellen Joback of Flint Hill and the granddaughter of Joseph Joback of Linden, Libby Bennett of Flint Hill and Paul Bennett of Stephens City. Two residents graduate from James Madison James Madison University in Harrisonburg awarded approximately 2200 degrees during Spring 2000 graduation ceremonies. Degree recipients from the Rappahannock area included Karen M. Sanborn from Castleton and Leah M. Bailey from Washington. Ms. Sanborn received a Bachelor of Individualized Studies. Ms. Bailey received a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Laura McNear earned honors Laura McNear, daughter of Nancy and Richard McNear of Washington, earned honorable- mention status at Lynchburg College, a small private college in central Virginia enrolling 2,050 students in the professional, liberal arts and sciences and graduate studies. J Myers graduates from Longwood Veronica Leigh Myers from Sperryville recently graduated from Longwood College in Farmville with .a M.S. in special education. The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. Would Like To Thank... all of the people in the community for their support in making this year's annual fundraising event a success. We offer special thanks to Adm. Josef Qardiner, Ms. Nancy Jones and Wayne Blosser for their generous contributions and time. We also would like to thank the many retailers here in the county who sold raffle tickets and support us, the Honorary Fire Queen contestants, the Sheriff's Office for their support, Capt. Jeff Broun and the DARE Team, Mrs. Donna Brune for the flowers for Miss Virginia and the Queen contestants, our own volunteers and Ladies Auxiliary, and the Sunny Slope Retirement Home for their continued support. 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Berry picking season has arrived By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Writer Picking berries: just the words bring to mind images of country life. You can go to some of the farms around here and pick your own, for a fee. There is also plenty of bounty around us for the taking, if we re willing to walk a ways, risk some thorns and the bugs that are part and parcel of wandering the woods in summer. Its a happy pastime for anyone- child or adult. What easier, more pleasant way to feel with connected the earth can there be, than to pluck and eat delicious fresh berries from a bush in the for-1 est? O f course, I may be more suggestible than most, but when I pick berries, I ponder that a 4 liuimi uu wiuu sand years ago- long before agriculture, even before the control of fire, people were doing exactly the same thing. 1 hey went through the same motions, in the same summer season, and got the same joy of fresh, free and delicious bounty for the effort. Their joy was probably greater, as these ancestorsunlike the author- weren't plump from Pringles, pizza and cheeseburgers. They may have really needed the berries. Right now- especially at higher elevations, wild blueberries, and their smaller close relatives, the huckleberries or whortleberries are ripe. Lots of trails in the area pass by hundreds of the bushes. Up on Old Rag are some, and Jennifer Glenn at the library tells me there are some up Little Devil Staircase as well. Some types of wild raspberries are still bearing, but for the most part, the blackberries and wineberries are done for the year- as are the juneberries, also called serviceberries. The only juneberry tree I know is right in front of Mountainside Market. I noticed it had dark purple berries on it, sumrrter before last, and wondered out loud what they were, and if you could eat them. A little girl of maybe six years said they were juneberries and that they were good. I foolishly wondered how they got their name- and the little girl rolled her eyes and said "because they come out in June, silly!". As it was in fact mid June, I chose not to question her expertise on this matter. I count myself lucky she just called me silly. Elderberries are still a number of weeks off- so there are still opportunities for the procrastinator- although they are best when dried, and aren't very tasty fresh. Chokeberries also ripen in late summer, early autumn, but are probably more common in the marshier areas of Virginia. One of m y wineberry. They are done for the year, so if you haven’t had one yet, you'll have to wait for next year. I first heard of them while working at a local restaurant. Someone brought them in, to see if we were interested, and I got to taste a few. They're great. Very pretty bright red berries- smaller and neater than blackberries, brighter, shinier and firmer than raspberries, with a flavor not entirely unlike a tart pinot The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage noir. They aren't overly sweet, but they are definitely succulent. While hiking about, I was terribly excited to find a huge trailing bush, right next to a whole stretch of blackberry bushes. Here I was thinking that this is a true local delicacy- something to rival the morel for local gathered bounty. I had never heard of them before, so I was certain they were a local variation. After all, there are literally hundreds of sub-branches of the genus Rubus, which includes all the blackberries, raspberries, lingonberries, dewberries and such. This plant, these berries, I was thinking, are the very same ones that locals have been picking for generations. Ten thousand vears aeo the ancestors of £ M the native V Americans W were picking WM and enjoying these same berries, I l thought to myself. Well... appar enuy not. it turns out that wineberries, or Rubus Phoenicolasius, are actually native to Japan. How they got here, I have no idea. Maybe John Trott has some background to share on this. The berries I was so excited about are just another example of a non-native species getting a footholdanother invader from else where, permanently changing the landscape. I must confess this is not nearly as enticing a picture as that of early man picking the same berries in the same place. The impact of foreign plants and animals on the environment is profound and permanent, changing the shape and character of the wild spaces, the neglected, uninhabited areas around our towns and villages. The character and personality of the woods themselves are changed. I remember as a child playing in giant Kudzu jungles that sprouted up in clear-cut soil- less wastes. The Kudzu spread voraciously, covering trees, telephone poles, buildings; anything and everything, in giant green ivy. In winter, it all died back, leaving forlorn dead spaces- all draped in gray kudzu hay. The plant smells and looks like it doesn't belong. We have it he«p, but in more southern climes, it really takes over in an almost frightening way. Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes, Tent Caterpillars, the strange local plague of Asian Ladybugs- all are unappetizing examples of the chaos caused by non-native species. In an instant my prized wineberry bush is transformed from a symbol of the persistence of ancient ways to an example of environmental change and chaos. (I mentioned before that I am somewhat suggestible?) Yet that isn't the end of it. Looking around, even on tne mountain tops, nothing is as it * was before people came here. Tj As untouched as the national park may seem to one hiking about, it is really anything^ but. Essentially all the land'; has been logged several times " over since Europeans settled * here. ^ . The composition of the forest is dramatically different now than in pre-Columbian ~ times. The trees themselves are much smaller and younger, and of somewhat different ’ species, and so on and so on. Yet the park is beautiful, ver- 7 dant and full of life. Changes or no, the beauty and majesty ; of nature is still there- a mon-. • ument to the persistence and\ resilience of the green world. The wineberries may not be from here, but they have managed to carve out a niche for themselves anyway- and' produce flowers and delicious berries for the taking. They are a symbol of viriditas, the power of the green things of the world. When you clear-cut a section of forest, and leave it to • become scrub- what, do you get? You get brambles: blackberries, wild raspberries and wineberries! The most resilient of plants making a place for themselves, in bad soil, with bad drainage- and then making delicious berries. These are just a few thoughts to ponder while you gather fresh wild blueberries. You’d better get out there, or it'll be too late this year. Arts grants announced Rappahannock County gets $ 13K The Virginia Commission for the Arts met recently and approved grant awards totaling more than $4.1 million. Arts organizations, schools and school divisions, and units of local government across the state will benefit from funding through several categories. Grants awarded in Rappahannock included: Headwaters: Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, Summer art workshops for children, $2,293; Ki Theatre, General Operating Support $5,400; Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, General Operating Support, $2,000 and Rappahannock County Elementary School, Artist Residence: Dance, Folk Arts and Visual Art, $3,232. The Commission awarded grants totaling $3,164,300 to non-profit arts organizations under its General Operating Support Program. General Operating Support provides financial assistance to arts organizations for on-going artistic and administrative expenses. The program is designed to continue, strengthen, and expand the programs of organizations of artistic merit. Applicants request a portion of their total cash income in their most recently completed fiscal year. Applicants were evaluated competitively on the basis of artistic quality and effective management. The Commission supports organizations with a wide variety of artistic programs, including both the preservation of an artistic heritage and the presentation of new artists. The Commission also awarded grants totaling $339,041 to non-profit arts organizations under its Project Grant Program. This program offers support to eligible arts groups, colleges and schools to increase access to high quality arts for all Virginians; to increase opportunities for artists to create and present their work; and to expand arts education opportunities for young people. This grant program is open to any not for profit organization presenting the arts. It is one of the Commission's most competitive grant programs. One hundred and nineteen Virginia towns, counties and cities received support totaling $482,500 through the Local Government Challenge Grapt Program. The localities will match these funds dollar for dollar or higher and then award the total to arts organizations in their jurisdictions. Applications representing more than 40 schools, school divisions, and arts organizations throughout Virginia were selected to receive matching funds through the Artists-in Education Residency Program for elementary and secondary schools. This program offers support for multi-day residencies involving professional artists listed in the Commission's Artist Roster. Artist residencies reinforce curriculum based arts instruction provided by a school or school division. Artists work with students and teachers, interact with the communityat-large and are allowed time for work on their art form. Each year tens of thousands of Virginia students benefit from the special resources and training, as well as the opportunity to work with exceptional professional artists through this program. In addition, one school division was selected to receive Arts Curriculum Development Grant Program matching funds to support an innovative curriculum design initiative to develop a concept based, sequential visual art curriculum. More than $54,000 was awarded in these two categories through a competitive statewide review process: Grants totaling more than $90,000 were awarded to three community colleges for long term artist residencies during the 2000-2001 academic year. This program was developed in cooperation with the Virginia Community College System and offers support to colleges with undeserved service areas. The Commission awarded $40,000 in matching funds to six arts organizations to support initiatives which promote arts events to out of state travelers. Arts groups receiving General Operating Support were eligible to submit applications in cooperation with local partners. This cooperative initiative was developed and funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The Virginia Commission * for the Arts is the state agency that supports the arts through funding form the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission distributes grant awards to artists, arts and other not for profit organizations, educational institutions, educators and local governments, and provides technical assistance in arts management. For further information about the Commission and its programs, contact the Virginia Commission for the Arts, 223 Governor Street (Lewis HouseSecond Floor), Richmond, Va. 23219-2010; 804-225-3132; vacomm@artswire.org (e-mail); www.artswire.org/vacomm (URL). Handicapped ramps available at no cost Rapidan Better Housing has received funds to set up a handicapped ramp lending program for moderate and low income families who cannot afford a ramp. "We build a lot of ramps" said Cindy Reid, Program Coordinator for RBH. "Most are built using pressure treated lumber, they're expensive and time-consuming to build and they're heavy. Very often the need for the ramp is short-lived, and these wooden ramps are nearly impossible to move and recycle." Reid wanted to find a light-weight, portable alternative that could be used and then recycled again and again. She found what she needed in a company called AlumiRamp. "They make ramp sections in different lengths, as well as platforms. The ramps are light weight aluminum, but are strong enough to meet all 1 the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act); requirements. The sections just bolt together to; make whatever size ramp is needed. All we ask ’ is that families give us a call when they no longer need the ramp, so we can dismantle it and move it to another family." To qualify for a temporary ramp, the family. must live in Rappahannock, Orange or • Madison and have a moderate or low income. - Call Cindy Reid at Rapidan Better Housing for' more information or to apply, 540-948-3274. www.timespapers.com

J Photo courtesy of Jon Smythe NEW: Mike Dayton, the RCHS Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach, leads a ball handling drill. Coach Dayton kicks off season with camp By Jon Smythe Athletic Director Basketball has begun for Rappahannock County girls. Last week, Mike Dayton, the new RCHS varsity girls' basketball coach, kicked off a basketball camp for all county giHs’ grades 6-12. The camp is being held at Wakefield Country Day School because of all the construction at the high school. Coach Dayton is working with the girls on fundamentals and basic skills, as well as conditioning. The official start of high school tryouts and practice is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7. One of the main objectives of this preseason activity is to get the girls playing again. Coach Dayton previously was an assistant coach for the boys' varsity basketball team at Culpeper. He played four years on the high school varsity basketball team at Walkersville High School in Maryland. After graduation, he attended community college in Frederick, Md. before coming to Virginia, where he graduated from Bridgewater College in 1995. While at Bridgewater College, Mr. Dayton was the starting point guard on the varsity basketball tarn and the co-captain of the team his senior year. He is currently a CPA for the accounting firm of Ron Mills and Associates in Culpeper. Prior to coming to the area, Mr. Dayton had coached his former high school team in a Maryland summer league and served as a counselor and coach at several summer basketball camps. The camp currently being held at the WCDS will continue this week with a session Thursday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. RCHS fall sports tryouts Tryouts will begin on Monday, Aug. 7 for RCHS girls' varsity and junior varsity basketball and boys and girls Cross Country teams. All boys and girls in grades 8-12 are eligible to tryout. All girls interested in trying out for basketball should attend a meeting at Wakefield Country day school gym on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. Boys and girls interested in trying out for Cross Country should attend a meeting at the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. All students will need a Virginia High School physical completed prior to participating in any practice. A VHSL physical form can be picked up at the elementary school office. For further information or questions contact Mr. Smythe, Athletic Director at 987-8259. Hearthstone mural viewed by multitudes By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Visit Explorers Hall at the National Geographic Societj headquarters in Washington, D. C. and see a little piece ol Rappahannock, or at leasl how some Rappahannock kids see the world. Thirteen Hearthstone upper school students spent last year creating a mural that is now on display there, and that has been viewed by many of the 40,000 who have visited Explorers Hall since tht mural was installed. The eight by sixteen fool mural is the second in £ series. The first was created £ decade ago by then Fauquiei schools artist-in-residenct Laurie Marshall and that county's junior high schoo students. This year 2000 revisita tion of the world mural was again accepted for display ai Explorers Hall and tht Hearthstone government ant geography students, in collab oration with Laurie Marshall created a world map overlaic with images that reflect tht student's global perception. The mural is entitlec "This is Our World! - 2000" and those interacting with ii engage in a scavenger hunt tt locate selected Earth events on the world map. The collection of events selected provide us with i peek into the minds of oui Chicory From Page A2 plants have the word "wort" attached to them. "Wort" is an Anglo-Saxon name for plant; consequently, that familiar wildflower called birthwort was interpreted as being a medical aid to women in childbirth. Chicory has a deep taproot. So far into the earth does this root penetrate that mowing along roadsides does nothing to hamper the plant except limit its growth to a few inches. This is why roadsides in early morning appear blanketed” by the bluest of all blues. When not mowed, chicory can reach a height of 3 feet. It competes for our attention along roadways with the filmy white of Queen Anne’s lace and the pink globes of clover. Chicory is one invasive alien I am happy to welcome. PermaTreat | PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! 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The year 2000 mural, for example, includes images of a child laborer in China, endani gered wild dogs in South i Africa, the Euro-dollar as a reflection of peace in Europe, ; the fourteen bullets holes repi resenting the Columbine shootings and the fourteen children killed by guns each day in the United States, and a boy who lost his foot to a land mine in Africa symbolizing the children who are endangered by 110 million unexploded land mines scattered around the globe. The mural will be on display at Explorers Hall through the summer, and artist Laurie Marshall will teaching art, advanced place metit (studio) art, and graphics design at Rappahannock County High School, as well as a biweekly art class at the Hearthstone school in Sperryville. Explorers Hall is located at 17th and M Street, NW, in Washington, D.C., and admission is free. For additional information, call Explorers Hall at 202-857-7588. Print* William Coif Couru 14"^^ *19.00! 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-JHappatjannocfe jSctog— 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: RappNewsQtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2000 Our View Hearthstone f * Activity heartwarming-perhaps it's time for more community involvement. After what has appeared to be a series of bumps in the road for the Hearthstone School, things seem to be both settling down and heating up. The impending takeover of the Country Manor building in Sperryville has squelched the critics of Hearthstone growth, and increased enrollment for the coming years bodes well for the success of this Waldorf-inspired school. Hearthstone does, however, have much to do, mucl to buy, and not much time to turn the former gift shop into an effective and nurturing educational facility. It might just be the right time for a little extra community support—contributions of time, building and educational materials, and money may help ensure that the new Hearthstone home gets off to the good start that we wish for it. ntrwrmr m Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland “Gardening at its best" is the motto for the Fincham family. Left, Richard "Bubba" Gallihugh is shown holding cucumbers measuring 20 and 22 inches long. On the right his grandfather, Bobby Fincham is showing his prize pink tomatoes, Big Belgium. Several have weighed two plus pounds and one in excess of four pounds. The Fincham family resides in Old Hollow, Sperryville. They have several garden plots and the produce is larger than usual. The gardens are truly a work of art and a beauty to behold. I Letters Editorial questioned I have lived in Rappahannock County only three years and have taken the Rappahannock News for a considerably shorter length of time. Therefore, it is as a newcomer- perhaps even as an outsider- that I must express my perplexity at your attacks on Walter Longyear in the July 26 edition. I call them attacks because, in my ignorance of what has gone on before in county politics, that is what they appear to me. It seems that Mr. Longyear issued an analysis of a report required by the Virginia Board of Elections. That analysis, unsurprisingly, placed his candidacy in a favorable light. You respond with a front page story which puts a distinctly favorable spin on his opponent's numbers and an editorial accusing Mr. Longyear of "pre-emptive strikes." You imply that he should have held off issuing his statement and you "wonder Open letter to golf course supporters It has taken longer than expected to complete the planning and engineering required by the > Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors for their approval. The meeting scheduled with the Rappahannock Planning Commission for July ► 19 was postponed in order to take the time necessary to improve the plan. We appreciate all your support and your petitions will be presented to the county officials when our plan is resubmitted. We have decided to name the Amissville course "The Indian Run Golf Course" after the Indian Run Stream that flows through the farm. Our plan is to construct an 18-hole course plus a practice range and a club house with all the facilities needed to serve our golfing customers. A restaurant with lounge and an event room will also be included and open to the public. We want Indian Run to give a boost to Rappahannock County's tourist business and for the creation of jobs. The landscaping planned for the facility will enhance the scenic beauty of Amissville and the county in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Dixon family and The Indian Run Golf Course Co. why" he didn't. Later on in the editorial you further imply that Mr. Longyear "unfairly savaged" a candidate for the School Board in the last week before a past election. It doesn't seem as though he can get his timing right as far as you are concerned! If Mr. Longyear should go on to win his party's nomination and the ensuing election, I'm sure the Rappahannock News won't waste any time hailing him as "Rappahannock's own." I know I'd feel proud that someone from our little county had won the delegate’s seat. From my reading of these articles I'd say you are, at this point, in favor of his opponent, I wonder why. John Feeney Sperryville Act of kindness improves attitude My faith in human nature has been restored! Friday, July 14 I was headed south out of Front Royal on Route 522. A kind gentleman in a red pickup truck followed me onto a side road when I pulled over to check a tire I was worried about. He told me a bag had blown out of my open hatchback and exactly where it had happened. I did go back to check and it was only (only??) my dessert (which I later thoroughly enjoyed). I have been so appreciative of the effort this man made that I have been much more kindly disposed towards the human race in general for the past couple of weeks! Thank you kind sir. I wish I had your name so you could get the credit you so richly deserve! In any case, I hope you see this and realize that your action improved my attitude! Sherry Hamill-Huff Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Aug. 3, 1950 L.V. Merrill has announced that among the distinguished guests expected to be present * for the inauguration of the newly elected towr * council and mayor of Washington on Sept. 1 will be Senator A. Willis Robertson, Congressman Burr P. Harrison and Congressman Howard W. Smith, who have * stated their desire to be present. The inaugural committee is L.V. Merrill, chairman; Mrs. W.A. Miller and George H. Davis. The chairmen of the various committees appointed last week to make the necessary arrangements for putting on a flower show to be sponsored by the Rappahannock Garden Club in September met Tuesday afternoon at the home of the general chairman of the show Mrs. L.J. Turner. The chairmen of the various committees appointed to serve were Mrs. L.J. Kilby, Mrs. George H. Davis Jr., Mrs. Charles Estes, Mrs. J.G. Revercomb, Mrs. S.E. Hening, Mrs. J.M. Settle, Mrs. W.G. Pendleton, Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. C.E. Johnson Jr., Mrs. Harry Gallihugh and Mrs. Joe Yowell. 25 YEARS AGO Aug. 7, 1975 ' Contestants in the Amissville Carnival Queer Contest now in progress are Debbie Story, Donna Early, Dawn Harms, Patty Eisenman, Lynn Anderson and Tina Wince. One of these lovely ladies will receive a tiara in a coronation ceremony scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15 in connection with the annual Amissville firemens carnival which opens Aug. 13 and continues through Saturday. New wooden street signs are being put up in the Town of Washington designating the streets and two additional ones will provide specified parking area for customers of the local bank. A summer project for area youth have included this work in addition to a cleanup project. Panorama Realty in Sperryville was offering a two story frame home including four bedrooms, large kitchen, one and one-half baths, living room, dining room and partial basement on over nine acres for only $59,950. Also listed was over three acres on Route 211, west of Sperryville for $11,500. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 2, 1990 On Tuesday, as the exhibitors and their adult leaders completed the final clean-up detail at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises, the participants looked back on yet another successful Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show. A total of 21 4-H youngsters participated in the livestock, baking and home industry competitions, and the county brought home its share of ribbons. Flint Hill artist Geneva Welch designed a logo for t-shirts sold at the farm show to raise money for 4-H programs. The annual picnic for members of the Rappahannock Historical Society will be held Friday, Aug. 3 at a historic home in Slate Mills, now owned by Philip Melton. The lovely old home, built by John W. Miller in 1848, has been listed in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Registry. It has been carefully and lovingly restored by i r r v j Real Estate III, which received an award for its restoration work. The county's Board of Supervisors will decide this month whether Rappahannock Coupty will install a 9-1-1 emergency telephone system. The board has advertised a $2 per month surcharge for each telephone customer in the county that will be used to pay for installation of the computerized system. -COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Calvert Street looking east in the town of Washington in the early 20’s.

New studio opening up at Oldway Art Center By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Writer I spoke with Eric Kvames at the Oldway Art Center, the other day. If you have never been there, its a fascinating place. Right across from Mountainside Market, on 211, there's that suspension footbridge over the Thornton River. Beyond the bridge is a kind of haven for professional artists. Mr. Kvames himself is a master glassblower, and produces art glass, ranging from elegant bowls, ornate paperweights and such, on through marbles, brightly colored hand- blown Christmas tree balls, suncatcher window ornaments and decorative beads. He is the proprietor and mastermind behind Oldway, ■but the place is a community. There are not too many places outside of universities where so much artistic talent is gathered in one place. We are fortunate indeed that they have gathered here, in our out of the way comer of the woods. Among the artisans and artists working out of Oldway, there are people who work in sculpture, metal working, stained glass, woodworking, painting, ceramics, web design, and a resident naturalist. It has existed as an artist s enclave for a number of years, but the gallery, you may recall, opened up about two years ago. The gallery- the big shop right behind their trademark bridge, houses Mr. Kvames' work, along with an array of fine original sculpture, ceramics and other artwork. If you are looking for a one of a kind gift for a friend- something nice and unusual, its an excellent spot. The mission of Oldway goes beyond that, however. It isn't just a commercial outlet for wares, but a place for the artists to work and to teach. Both Eric Kvames and resident sculptor Charles "Flick" Flickinger spend a good bit of their time teaching their crafts as well as practicing them. With teaching in mind, Mr Kvames has been putting the finishing touches on a new glassblowing studio- one designed specifically for demonstrations and classes. I asked him how it is progressing: "Things have continued to move forward. Classes and field trips are what the next big push is here. I am really excited about that- of course for us, but also for the kids who'll come and for the people who will be taking workshops here. The new studio for teaching glassblowing is virtually complete. Ten solid days and that'll be ready, and we will start classes in glassblowing. That studio is also going to be set up so we can bring field trips in. We can bring in 80 kids a day... for field trips in glass. I want to be able to explain to kids everything about glass, from its discovery 5,000 years ago right up through modern times. The program will cover some history, art and physics- so it will be broadly educational and appropriate for school groups." In addition to the overt educational aspects of these glassblowing seminars and demonstrations, Mr. Kvames hopes that he can get across another message as well: "I use the program as much as anything as a vehicle to be able to explain to kids that essentially this is still America. You can still do anything you want. You can still Rappahannock News Photo/Bill Kossler NEW: Eric Kvarnes next to his latest project. This glass furnace, which Eric built himself, is of the "invested pot" sort. A ceramic bowl for melting the glass is built right in, or "invested"- so if you drop a piece of glass, it falls back into the bowl. Because of this manner of construction, and because its a bit cooler than some furnaces, this type of furnace is ideal for teaching purposes. live the American dream. If you are willing to focus on what it is you want to do, and you keep working at it, with a little bit of luck, you can do anything. You can be a doctor, or you can be President. You have to work for it; you have to work real hard for it. But if you are willing to, you can do anything you Want. , For any business owner; I you can go out and build the f business you want. You can come from a poor neighborhood and become a surgeon, starting in utter poverty. America still has those opportunities- and that's important in the age of instant gratification and endless television. It takes a lot of work and a little bit of luck but opportunities are there." Curious about the concept of an artists community, I asked Eric how that came to be, and how it works. He sees it as essentially an extension of the already broad and deep ..artistic community we have here in Rappahannock. Its' also helpful on a day to day basis: "The relationships between the artists here have been really helpful for everybody. We are a loosely strung group. We have no official meetings. Mike will be working on someone's sculpture, and think to himself, this would be so wonderful with a piece of colored glass as a background, and walk over to Patti's studio and walk back eleven minutes later with it cut to the right shape to fit inside his sculpture. Patti will walk over to Mike's with a handle to be welded back on a tool. Flick may need something drilled on a drill press, and if Mike’s not here, I can go and open up the shop and drill it for him. That's been a big plus. Between the people here, we have amazing capabilities. If you count all the studios, ‘as far as glass and wood and metal and fine sculpture, we have a lot of capabilities. Everyone here is basically a helpful person. We don't have any crotchety old artists here that are hard to get along with- except me of course. I like that about the place. All this came about because of my association with so many other artists throughout my career. There is a real great comradery among artists in the first place. Its a big place here. My business didn't need all this space. More than that I wanted to make a community, and have it evolve essentially into what it has evolved into, which is a situation where we can all help each other out. There is a lot of strength in a group. When Pete Estes originally was talking about selling me the junkyard that was immediately what came to mind. A community that's loosely strung together but held together by the strength of each individual, and their helpful natures. We have no swell-headed artists. People who have ego problems can just stay in the city." I spoke with some of the other artists in residence, and they echoed identical sentiments about the benefits of being close together. It seems to be something that works. If you have never been there, or its been a while, stop in and say hi. If you are interested in learning about glassblowing, or if you teach, and want to bring students by, give him a call at 987- 8474. Wildflower license plates blooming! Not since the 1960's have flowers on vehicles made such a strong statement. Back then daisies on the Volkswagen stood for peace and beauty, and now with the new wildflower license plate Virginia motorists can express love for a piece of roadside beauty. Through the Department of Transportation's • (VDOT's) Operation Wildflower program, more wildflower plates sprouting on car bumpers will mean more wildflowers in highway medians and rightsof-way. That's because Operation Wildflower, which plants and maintains hundreds of acres of wildflowers along Virginia highways every year, will benefit from the sale of the license plate. "A bed of wildflowers near an off-ramp or in the median is an unexpected delight," said Charles D. Nottingham, commonwealth transportation commissioner. "This is such a popular program and it needs to grow. The end result will be a better highway environment and happier drivers." Over the past 25 years, Operation Wildflower has blossomed from 25 flower beds to more than 500 acres and now, through proceeds from the plate, hopes grow for an even bigger bloom. After the first 1,000 plates are purchased, $15 from each additional plate will go for extra seed stock, special plantings and an expanded marketing effort. The flowers blooming on the plate, blackeyed Susan's, blue bells and butterfly weed are all Virginia natives that appear along the highway. The choice of flowers and the plate's design was a joint effort between the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and VDOT, the latest a partnership that started with the creation of Operation Wildflower. Before plates are available at Department of Motor Vehicle customer service centers, 350 pre-paid applicants must order the license plate. Those interested can mail the application and a check for $25 (or $35 for a personalized plate) to: VDOT Environmental Division, Wildflower Specialty License Plate, 1401 E. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 August 2, 2000 Citizen of the Week Linda Torrance Hometown: Amissville Occupation: Registered Nurse, School nurse for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. Accomplishments: The Torrance family moved to Rappahannock County from Fauquier County in 1990. They are originally from Fairfax County and find that Rappahannock County is a wonderful place to live and to raise a family. Mrs. Torrance and her husband have six children, two children graduated this year with the class of 2000. Steven will be attending NVCC, Manassas Campus next year and Shawn will be attending The University of Charleston, W.Va. Melanie, Dustin, Jordan and Davey, all attend Rappahannock County Public Schools. Family Practice Nursing, Mrs. Torrance was excited about working for the schools, when the job became available three years ago. She is able to be with her children and work at her profession as well. She feels so fortunate to be able to do this. "The students at the elementary school are wonderful," said Mrs. Torrance and "keep me very busy." She is enjoying getting to know them and their families. Mrs. Torrance is a member of the Amissville Baptist Church and teaches the kindergarten/first grade, "Learners" Sunday School class. She is the director of the Children's Church program and teaches the sixth grade class at Vacation Bible School every year. Her love is soccer. While Meli loves softball and cheer leading, all of the Torrance boys play soccer. The family has been involved with the Rappahannock Soccer League for many years where Mrs. Torrance volunteered as a coach and helped with fund raising. Mrs. Torrance also volunteers for school activities when possible. Last year Mrs. Torrance had a great time helping with the Renaissance Dinner and the Senior reception at . Homecoming. Mrs. Torrance concluded with "Rappahannock County is a wonderful place to live. We have enjoyed living here the past ten years. Being involved in the schools and the community has made us feel right at home." With four years experience In Weekend Picks Sale slated Aug. 5 A pre-auction house cleaning yard sale to benefit the Child Care and Learning Center will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. For additional information call 675-3237. Trail ride Sunday The Rappahannock Hunt will sponsor a summer trail ride on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Meadow Grove, Amissville at 10 a.m. English and Western riders welcome. $15 donation requested. Oliver Brown's annual Foxhunting Survival Clinic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Brandywine Park in Culpeper. For further information contact Barton Hitchcock at 825-6859; Janet O'Keefe at 547-2993, evenings or the Hunt monitor at 987-8957 for changes. Photos courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Caroline Massie ' J j Carly Day with "Bob" in the costume contest. X Brittany Thorpe Debbie Massie and Toni Updike working with Needlepoint Department. Samantha Falls Katie Updike showing her Grand Champion Steer

Church A Activities ..... .. ... Revival at Beech Spring Church Revival services will be held at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church Aug. 7-11 at 7:30 each evening. Evangelist Wayne Thompson will preach and teach from the First Epistle of John. The church is located US 211 at the entrance to the National Park. All are welcome. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Special service at New Hope The New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville would like to invite you to a special service on Aug. 13 at 10 and 11 a.m. Evangelist and Singer Dr. Jerry Monday and wife Betty will be the special guest. The church is located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street in Sperryville. Everyone is invited and welcomed., For more information call 987-8378. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. New fellowship group meeting The New Harvest Christian Fellowship is presently meeting at the Viewtown Store with Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Communion first Sunday Gospel concert planned Great gospel music will be presented by The Virginians Quartet from Roanoke at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church at Scrabble on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting 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 County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 6 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. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.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 Rev. Randi Maki Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 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. I Photo courtesy of Amissville Methodist Church To perform: The Virginians Quartet from Roanoke will present an evening of Gospel music on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church located on US 211 in Amissville. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the inspirational music of this traveling group. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken to help with expenses. M.M. Wood enjoys visit from relatives Rev. Alice Wood and grandchildren, Jessica Brown and Seth Brown of Wiley, Ga. spent Wednesday until Sunday with Miss Mary Miller Wood. On Saturday Rev. Alice Wood and Jessica and Seth were in Pennsylvania for her son, Commer Smith's wedding. Another granddaughter Amber Love joined the family and returned to Miss Wood’s home in the evening and all . Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Baumgardner who will celebrate another year on Aug. 7. After Sunday worship services at the Washington Baptist Church, the following youth Houston Haynes, May Haynes, Sydney Moineau, Bobbie Jo Brown, Ruth Ann Oyster, Robin Oyster, Monte Christian, Jeremy Borgens and Nathan Welch left for leu ror tneir nome in i_reorgia on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Parker of Hunterville, N.C. were weekend guests of Miss Mary Miller Wood and her house guests. Visitors during the week of Mrs. Addie Keyser and family were Daniel and Sallie Keyser of Sperryville, Mrs. Ann Artino and a friend of Culpeper and Mrs. Janet Jenkins and granddaughter, Kayla Jenkins. David Gangel and son Marshall, members of Washington Baptist Church will be returning home on Tuesday from their mission trip in Brazil where they have been helping with building a new church building. We are looking forward to hearing about their trip. Happy birthday to Mrs. Addie Keyser who will be 98 years old on Thursday, Aug. 3. Thursday evening Sarah Brown and daughter Bobbie Jo and Mrs. Ruth Clark attended the Swine Show at the C-M-R Farm Fair south of Culpeper. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Susan Longyear who has her day on Friday, Aug. 4. Sunday, Aug. 6, Mr. Billy Morris a Gideon will be speaking at the Washington Baptist Church services at 11 a.m. Mrs. Ruth Clark, Sarah Brown and daughter, Bobbie Jo were shoppers in Front Royal on Friday evening. Happy birthday to Mr. Fanning Charles City, on their hrst mission trip. They will be helping to repair homes of needy families. The adult leaders accompanying the youth are Gretchen Long, Bill Welch and Evelyn Oyster. They will return on Saturday, Aug. 5. Please keep these young people and leaders in your prayers. Cassey Longyear was pleasantly sur-. prised with a happy birthday call from her sister, Amy on July 28. Amy is in London vacationing. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz returned home Monday after spending four days with their daughter, Mrs. Denise Jakubowicz and children Kristi, Mathew and Andrea in Doylestown, Pa. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Mary Gardner Edmonds of Huntly is recuperating nicely after her knee surgery at Winchester Hospital. Mrs. Alisha Butler- McGuire of Vienna spent several days this week with her mother Mrs. Alice Butler. Nicola Rooney and daughters, Emma and Katie of Vienna joined them for lunch on Wednesday. Please call 675-3608 when you have news for this column. Have a great week. Heather Dodson receives degree Congratulations to Heather Dodson on receiving her CNA Certificate in May. Happy birthday wishes go out to Heather Dodson who will be celebrating her 21st birthday. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marshall Dodson, Travis Dodson, Margo Haynes and other friends will help celebrate her birthday on Aug. 6 at her home. r—.....1 Sympathy is extended to the family of Irma Holmes who passed away last week. Funeral services were held on Monday. April Reid and Jerry Corbin Jr. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family. Have a great week and give me a call to have your news included in the Viewtown column. A. O'Bannon named to Dean's List Andrew Hill O'Bannon of Richmond, was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at The Johns Hopkins University. To be j selected for this honor, a stu-¥ dent must earn a grade point average of 3.5 of higher on a 4.0 scale. Andrew Hill O’Bannon is the son of John and Pat O'Bannon and the grandson of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon of Woodville and the late Maurice O'Bannon. He attended Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond. O'Bannon, who is majoring in writing seminars, will graduate in May 2001. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Oranae Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 What is there What do you see first when you look at this elephant? Do you see what is there or what is not? Immediately, we see that the point of the tusk of this mammoth beast has been broken. In so doing, the elephant's ability to do battle is compromised. Yet, what we do not see is that because of this sacrifice, he can bring squeals of delight to thousands of children each year who flock to the circus to ride upon his massive back and rock to and from under the circus tent. Perhaps the trade-off is not so bad after all Life is a trade-off Yet, when we keep the faith in God’s will, we find that from apparent loss, we may gain the knowledge of a hidden asset, previously untapped. In Nehemiah 13:2, we read... "Yet, our God turned the curse into a blessing.” Do you feel that you have experienced an unjust loss? Perhaps you are frustrated that you have not attained that which you long and is for. Worship the Creator this week at your local church or synagogue. Praise Him for His wisdom...and trust Him for His love. Your Heavenly Father knows what you truly need. 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Summer activities abound in Amissville The dog days of summer should be here this week. August is supposed to be the hottest month of the year, but the way this summer has been we will just have to wait and see. Let's see what is going on this month. First up, The Amissville United Methodist Church's VBS is in full swing. The kids are having a great time with the classes and making crafts. If you want to put a little "SON" in your child's summer bring them to Amissville. The AACA will be meeting on Aug. 10 at the Methodist Church. On the agenda is the new Post Office. Representatives from the USPS will be on hand to field questions and give an update on the new facility. The voting on the "Welcome To Amissville" signs will be discussed as well. The ballots are coming in and will be tallied up the first part of September. If you haven't voted, please do so either at Mayhugh's or Hackley's. All Jackson district residents and Amissville residents with the 20106 zip code are eligible to vote. Please put your address on the ballot, otherwise your vote won't count. If you have any questions please call 937-3401. The AACA monthly meeting is at 7 p.m., everyone is invited to attend and don't forget the First Annual Fall Festival is Oct. 14, 2000. Deadline for ads for your business is Aug. 15, contact Amy Hitt at 937-3401 or Victoria Miller at 937-4298. On Aug. 12 the Hackley’s Pickin’ Party will be held. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, or the camping chairs that seem to be all the rage this summer, and your instruments so you can join in the fun. Hopefully, this time we won’t have thunderstorms. So mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 12. For more information call Brad at 9375373. Congratulations to Wes Mills for his appointment to Hie Rappahannock County School Board. Jackson District will be well represented, and if you would like to talk to Wes, he can be reached at 937-7542. The X-treme Believers will be doing their community workday on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 11. Last weeks workday was canceled due to the rain. If you need some yard work done around your home, in Amissville, give Courtney a call at 9376159. Also, this Sunday, Aug. 6 the X-treme Believers will be taking over the service at 11 a.m. Plan to attend and see what the youth have been doing all summer. Guess what kids? School starts on Aug. 28. Can you believe that the summer is almost over? School supplies are already out at the local stores. The kindergarten orientation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 23. For more information call RCES at 987-8259. There are a lot of birthdays this month, starting with Adrian Butler on July 30, Noah Wood, Jenny Green, Allison Magee, Jessica Nawrocki, Kevin Martin, Katherine Wood, Tammy Hitt Terwilliger, Michele Herbert, Neal Curtis, Doris Jenkins, Vera Hodge, and Jamesley Dennis. Also Mary Magee, Lisa Morrison, Gloria Hitt, Theresa Poe Myers, Kay Lawrence Scruggs, Nelson Burner and Ed King on Aug. 31. Anniversary wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. John Hitt Jr., Bill and Nora Segrest and Steve and Cindy Chapman. Condolences and sympathy are extended to the family of Irma Holmes. Our prayers are with you. Keep Louise Smith, Frances Semones and Margaret Stover in your prayers as well. Have a great week. Woodville happenings Dan and Bessie Norman attended the closing on Friday night of Hope Hill Church Vacation Bible School. Richard, Rena, Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke were Wednesday guests of Misty Hitt and June Clark. Dick and Peggy Wayland and Alphesus Atkins were Thursday visitors of June Clark. Myrtle Falls was a Tuesday visitor. The Senior Youth Group, ages 11 and up of Woodville Baptist Church will have a cookout at the parsonage on Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. This Saturday, Aug. 5 at <8 a.m. the Woodville Baptist Church will have a Men's Prayer breakfast. A group from Woodville SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. American Red Cross Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Baptist Church went to Culpeper Health Care Center on Sunday to help celebrate the birthday of former Woodville Post Mistress Ruth Orange. Have a good weekend and give me a call should you have news. Mr. and Mrs.Anthony Berry Amy Flock weds Anthony E. Berry Amy Lynne Flock of Sperryville and Anthony Edward Berry of Washington were united in marriage on Saturday, July 8 at Washington Baptist Church. Rev. Phillip Bailey performed the double ring ceremony at 2 o'clock. Pianist Margaret Ann Wayland of Sperryville played several musical selections before the wedding march and ceremony. Linda Gray, of Luray, cousin of the groom sang "Love Me Tenderly.” The bride is the daughter of Deborah Poe of Amissville and Edward Flock of Amissville and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Poe of Amissville. The groom is the son of Mrs. Shirley Berry of Washington and the late Sonny Berry. He is the grandson of Mrs. Sallie Atkins of Washington and Mrs. Orelia Berry of Viewtown. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her grandfather, Ronnie Poe. She wore a white gown of satin accented with pearls and beads through the bodice. The heart-shaped back also featured layers of ruffles, which gathered to a rosette in the back. It featured a cathedral length train. She wore a veil accented with flowers. She carried a cascading bouquet of red roses, ivy and baby's breath. Lifelong friend, Jessica Harrup of Viewtown served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ashley Ellis of Waynesboro and Sheila Scott of Amissville. The attendants wore lavender sleeveless gowns, which featured a full skirt. They wore pearl necklaces, a gift from the bride and carried a bouquet of pink, red and purple mums and daisies. Lindsey Poe of Culpeper, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. She wore an ivory lace dress and carried a basket of red rose petals. The best man was Kenneth Norman of Washington. Groomsmen were Brian Flock of Amissville, brother of the bride and Ronnie Lee Poe of Amissville. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Washington fire hall. Frances A. Foster of Washington, aunt of the groom, cut and served the cake. Linda Gray of Luray attended the punch tables. Guest book attendant was Theresa Myers of Culpeper. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Culpeper High School and previously worked for Countryside Family Practice in Marshall. She earned the Miss Rappahannock 2000 title in April. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is a Road Deputy with the Rappahannock Sheriff s Office. After a honeymoon trip to Poconos in Pennsylvania, the couple is residing in Sperryville. YOUR SOURCE FOR OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT GIRL SCOUTS® Peebles Great fashions Great Pricas Evary Doyt WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA (540) 347-1820 HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures “fc* E ' Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 4 Proi'id i ii!> mfr ' j \ffbrcl(ibli\ Ouality l.cgal Sni'iccs Since /975 %_' Upcoming Events Jenkins family plans reunion The family of John H. and Betty Jane Jenkins will hold a reunion on Sunday, Aug. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. Those attending should bring food and drinks to share. All family members and friends are invited. Public invited to meeting The public is invited to hear Paul Kearney discuss "Fall Fishing for Mountain Brook Trout." Mr. Kearney, proprietor of the Thornton River Shop in Sperryville, is also a well known local fly fishing guide. This program will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornton River Fly Shop, located at the intersection of U S. Routes 211 and 522 in Sperryville. This program is sponsored by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited that meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Call Bud Brune at 675-3183 for additional information or questions about this program and Trout Unlimited. Dana Booster meeting set The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Everyone is invited. For information call Ginger Estes at 675-3464 or John Wiese at 937-9909. Soccer registration set The Rappahannock Soccer League will have open registration at the Rappahannock Library on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children should bring birth certificates. The cost is $35 for first player and $30 for each additional player. There will be a U18 team. Flickinger to conduct workshop A Sculpture Workshop, Figure in Clay will be held Aug. 11,12 and 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. which includes a one hour break at the Oldway Art Center, just west of Sperryville. The $225 charge includes model and materials and will be taught by Charles Flickinger. He is currently teaching sculpture at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. and Humblestone Inn for the Arts in Warrenton. For additional information call 987-9500. 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: Aug. 21 at 1 p.m., program on fire extinguisher use by Doug Faber. Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., program on Nutrition for the Elderly by Christine Kastan of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m., blood pressure check by Melinda Beach. If interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension 3321. Regional workshop scheduled The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board is conducting a regional workshop on its Performance Contract and Area Plan. The workshop will be held on Aug. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Culpeper Board of Supervisors' meeting room, 302 North Main Street. The public is invited to attend. Performance dates announced Windmore Foundation for the Arts and Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Department present the Children's Summer Theater Workshop production of Into the Woods Jr. by Stephen Sandheim and James Lapine. Performances will be - held Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. at Culpeper County Middle School. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the following locations: Old Dominion One-Hour Photo, The Cameleer, Another Dimension and The Comer Shelf. Roberts, Beckwith family reunion set The Roberts and Beckwith families will host their second family reunion on Saturday, Aug. 5 beginning at noon at the Rappahannock Park on US 211 near Washington. Descendants of Charles Roberts, James E. Roberts, Maria Roberts Starks, Amanda Roberts Fletcher and Robert and Alice Grigsby Beckwith are all welcome. For additional information contact Bessie Grigsby in Sperryville at 987-8607 or Vanessa Roberts Parham in Culver City, Calif, at 310-559-6240. RCSB cancels meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Sen/ices Board has canceled its Aug. 8 meeting. The next regular monthly meeting of the board will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Bradford Road Office in Culpeper. Pickin' party planned A pickin' party will be held at Hackley's Country Store on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your instruments, voices and lawn chairs and plan to have a good time! For more information call 937-5373. Rappahannock County 4-H members will be selling tickets for a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the 4-H General Fund to use for 4-H programs. Dennis at PEC office on Fridays 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. Auditions scheduled Auditions for Windmore Community Theater's production of Blithe Spirit will be held Friday, Aug. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Culpeper County Middle School. Blithe Spirit is a comedy in three acts by Noel Coward; A Samuel French production to be directed by Mark Firnhaber. For more information call 547-2555. Grass/Quail workshop slated The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will sponsor a workshop on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Shenandoah County. Topics will include Quail ecology and recent research findings, timber management for early succession species and native warm season grass establishment and management. Participants will be able to take part in a hands-on quail management exercise. The workshop will include an afternoon field trip of examples of good quail habitat management near the primary location. An added attraction is a bird dog demonstration. To register fax, 804-598-4934 or mail Tricia Butcher VDGIF, 4792 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Va. 23139. RoughRide sets date Join a group of enthusiastic cyclists in the heart of Rappahannock County, Virginia for the fourth annual RoughRide on Saturday, Sept. 23. which will feature 12, 35 or 60-mile paved tours and 20 or 30-mile paved and unpaved courses for the rough and rugged. To pre-register send $20 ($18 before Sept. 9, $15 for children under *12) to 479 Dearing Road, Huntly, Va. 22640. All proceeds to benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc. For more information, call 540-675-1942 or e-mail jdixon@unicwash.org. Youth Alive! Youths, ages 10-18 of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas, come join us at Youth Alive of Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with Christian music and Bible teaching. Meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929.

Clatterbucks provide truck for recreating scenes Can you believe another month has passed? Time does fly. We are still enjoying wonderful rains and cool nights. Ms. Anne Dwyer and Sylvia Hethton had lunch Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Last Saturday, Wayne Baldwin accompanied by Sharon Sparks (descendant of Edward Beahm and Sperryvllle By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 Talithe Estes) and Michael Osbourne hiked to the George Washington Beahm Cemetery on Pignut Mountain. They are from Locust Grove and wanted to visit where his ancestors were buried. The mountain changes with each season, and with so much under growth they only got half of the cemetery cleaned. Everything being done by hand makes this a very difficult job. Being exhausted, they stopped by Bob Johnson's cabin and enjoyed refreshments with Jim and Brenda Johnson. Congratulations to Connie and Bobby Smoot and family, they have moved into their new home on Atkins Road. Here in Rappahannock County we have Cooter’s 01 Plymouth. We also have Mary and Edward Clatterbuck's green 1972 Chevrolet pickup truck, which was recently used in Shenandoah National Park, and at locations along the Skyline Drive to recreate scenes of Roy Sullivan's experience with lightening strikes. Roy Sullivan, a park employee (19401976) and a native of Greene County, was struck by lightening seven times during his life according to the Guinness Book of World Records, and holds the record on most strikes sur Roy C. Sullivan Vi veil. British Broadcasting Company (BBC) is doing a documentary on the subject of lightening proposed to be viewed in England and on the Discovery Channel here in the United States possi bly as early as December. The Clatterbuck's classic green truck closely represented the era and types of vehicle Ranger Roy Sullivan would have been using as a patrol vehicle when several of his lightening experiences occurred. I had met and knew Roy Sullivan when I worked for the park's concession in 1950 at the Swift Run Gap Gift Shop, located at the junction of Route 33 and skyline Drive. At that time Mr. Sullivan was a ranger in the South District of Shenandoah National Park. Learning about this story rekindled memories of mine. Robert (Bob) Johnson a retired District Ranger from Shenandoah National Park (1946-1985) and a native of Rappahannock County, who still has interesting ties to the park and his former career, said he was asked by the park filming coordinator to assist. Bob said he spent all day July 4th with the advance BBC scouting team, and a long day July 21st with the filming crew. Will look forward to seeing the full production on the Discovery Channel. On Sunday, Aug. 6 a bluegrass band will be at "Cooters", "Five of a Kind". If you like bluegrass, don't miss this one. Also on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13, "The return of Bo Duke", John Schneider will be at "Cooter s Place". The Clatterbuck family reunion was held at the Bing Crosby Pavilion at Front Royal on Sunday. A large number of relatives attended with good entertainment by Robert Clatterbuck and friends. On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Larry Jenkins and Ronnie Jenkins visited Russell Cave, who is a patient at the University of Virginia Hospital. Sunday evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Pullen and Jake, Miss Jeanie Dwyer, Mrs. Lorene Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, Ted and Tom. Congratulations to Ricky Pullen for winning first place for the best appearing antique vehicle, a 1964 Chevrolet pickup, at the Flint Hill Firemans’ parade Friday night. Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Ms. Phyllis Savory of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Long, Ms. Barbara Berry all from Madison, Richard Jenkins of Culpeper and Mrs. Angie Baldwin. Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. Happafjatmocfe J£eto£ (703) 675-3338 Boston residents entertain Bethel Baptist Church in Reva is holding revival services this week through Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Jon Heddleston, pastor of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville as their guest speaker and the public is invited to the remaining service. Novum Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School beginning Aug. 14, more information will be announced later. Vacation Bible School at New Salem Baptist Church with the theme "Good News Ocean Odyssey" will continue through Friday, Aug. 4 with a closing program at 6:45 p.m. There's still time to join in the fun with bible lessons, crafts, music and snacks. Our deep sympathy is extended to Mrs. Mollie Slaughter, Mrs. Nannie Slaughter, Mrs. Hattie Slaughter of Reva and all other family upon the passing of their brother, I inwood Jackson, which occurred at his home in Philadelphia, Pa. last Saturday. Services were held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Woodville on Wednesday. Great birthday wishes go out to nieces, Betty A. Myers who celebrates today, Wednesday and Becky A. Tuel who adds another year tomorrow, Thursday and T.C. Cubbage III will have his day on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville accompanied their niece, Mrs. Janet Peregory to Warrenton on Wednesday for her doctor’s appointment. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dean of Dunn, N.C. were here last week visiting their son-in-law Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 and daughter , Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Miss Amanda Sims along with other youth and adult leaders have returned from a mission trip with the Shiloh Baptist Association, in Deering, N.H. While there they helped to repair a Christian camp. Resident may call Ms. Nina Jenkins at 547-3401 for information concerning the family reunion of John and Betty Jane Jenkins, to be held at Washington fire hall on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 until 5 p.m. Members are asked to bring food and drinks. The Castleton Hearthstone School which is moving to Sperryville will be having an introductory meeting for interested parents and students, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Sunday, Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. The Joel Peregory family remained for several days. On Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. the Windmore Foundation for Arts will present the children's Summer Theater Workshop production of "Into The Woods", and tickets can be purchased at several locations in Culpeper including Comer Shelf, The Cameleer and Old Dominion One-Hour Photo. At its recent picnic and awards dinner the Salem Ruritan Club, set up the William Kyle Memorial Scholarship Fund and plan to award scholarships next year. Jennifer Peregory was a Tuesday overnight guest of the Mills sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier returned to their home on Castleton Ford Road on Friday after a week's trip to Savannah, Ga. Michael Heflin, Kevin Grigsby and Joseph Peregory attended the "tractor pull" at Culpeper Agriculture Enterprises on Saturday evening. Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi of Winchester spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. Our condolences go out to Mrs. Elsie Bailey upon the passing of her only brother left, Mr. Laymon Horton, which occurred at Overlook Health Center in Warrenton on Thursday. An invitation to anyone in our area to come hear Evangelist Wayne Thompson in revival services at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church, Sperryville, Aug. 711, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Thompson is well known throughout the area and you will be blessed to sit under his ministry. Quote: "All work and no play will take the joy of life away." Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Ninety-five attend Dwyer reunion BY WAYNE BALDWIN Rappahannock News Writer Ninety-five members of the Dwyer family attended their tenth annual reunion held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Hall on July 15. Maywood Cornwell, of Luray, asked the blessing on the food, and "Dude" Settle amps and music to enhance the mood. Special thanks and applause was made to our cousins, Lee Cornell of Culpeper and Nannie Payne for their sharing with us over the years old photos, documents and memories. Our oldest relative being Nannie Kendall Payne of Front Royal; Ariel Burke, daughter of Rusty and Elsie Dwyer Burke of Culpeper, at three months, was our youngest member. Head of family with most generations present was Nannie K. Payne with four generations. The person traveling the longest distance was Virgie Kendall Sisk of Richmond. The longest married couple was Harvey and Lorraine Jewell Dwyer of Culpeper, who will be married 51 years in August. There was a reunion within the reunion, when Ed Clatterbuck of Arlington, met with his old friend, Mrs. Virgie K. oisiv., wiiuiii lie imu not seen since about 1943. Our cousin, Grace Dwyer Cooper, designed tenth anniversary tee shirts for the occasion. These went over well with the family. All proceeds from the sales were donated to expenses of the reunion. Raffle winners were as follows: Edith D. Bedortha, Kim Smoot, Ethel B. Gibson, Lorene C. Dwyer and Wayne Baldwin. Two of us, namely, Annie Dwyer of Culpeper and me, Wayne Baldwin, will be going to County Tipperary, Ireland in September for a week. We will be attending an O'Dwyer Clan Rally in Cashel. We ll let everyone know whjit, if anything we learn of our heritage. Next year's reunion will be held on Saturday, July 28. As editor of the Dwyer Newsletter I’d like t6 remind you to send your news to me so it can be put in next year's edition. N. Williams chosen as state finalist Nicole Williams, 18, of Amissville has been chosen as a state finalist in the Miss Virginia American Teen Pageant to be held Sept. 2 and 3 at the Richmond Marriot. She is the daughter of Larry and Sonya Williams. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, bouquet of roses and transportation to compete in the national pageant at Walt Disney World in Florida. Families interested in receiving information about the pageants may call or write "Pageant Headquarters”, 5925 Portie Road, Vidor, Texas 77662; phone 409-681-9800. The pageants are for "Tomorrow’s Leaders." They are open to girls with goals and dreams based on inner beauty, as well as poise, presentation, and an "All American spirit for family, fun, and friends." Emphasis is Nicole Williams placed on the importance of gaining self confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future. Williams' activities include singing, dancing, playing the piano, cheer leading, playing softball and participating in local pageants. She also enjoys attending church, caring for her two eight month old puppies, writing songs in her spare time, boxing, bowling, working out at the gym with her friends, going fishing with family, shopping and driving around in her red 1984 Volvo. Williams' aspirations are to attend NOVA Community College for two years and obtain an associates in music. She wants to major in voice and minor in English. Any one interested in sponsoring Ms. Williams should call 937-5610. Viisit our web site www. timespapers. com

Obituaries Laymon Horton Washington resident Laymon Hilton Horton, 82 of Washington died July 27 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab Center. He was born June 24, 1918 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Lloyd Horton and Deliha Clatterbuck Horton. Mr. Horton was retired from Arlington County School Board. He was predeceased by his wife, Ora Belle Horton and a sister, Verlie Fincham. He is survived by a son, Kenneth Hilton Horton and his wife Nancy of Washington; one grandson, Michael Hilton Horton of Washington and a sister, Elsie H. Bailey of Rixeyville. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, July 30 at Clore-English Funeral Home by the Rev. Warren "Chip" Roy and Rev. Paul Markee. Burial was in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington, Va. 22042. Linda Owings Former resident Linda Elaine Owings, 53, of Banco died Tuesday, July 25 at Countryside Rest Home in Pratts. She was bom Oct. 12, 1946 in Norfolk and was the daughter of Isaac Newton Ford Jr. of Vero Beach, Fla. and the late Mary Ellen Fitzgerald. She was a beloved wife, mother, friend, teacher, librarian and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at Haywood. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, W. Rapley Owings of Banco; two sons, Matthew Staige Owings and wife Amy of Charlotte, N.C. and Michael Fitzgerald Owings and wife, Rebecca of Madison; a stepson, Jock R. Owings of Chatham; a step-daughter, Lark D. Muncy of Reno, Nev.; a sister, Patricia Cherry of Vero Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Katherine E. Owings of Charlotte, N.C. and William R. Owings IV of Madison; three step-children, John Owings and Molly Owings, both of Chatham and Ross Smith of Reno, Nev. and a step-great-grandson, Colton Smith of Seattle, Wash. The Owings family were former residents of Rappahannock County, where Mr. Owings served as the Rappahannock County Extension Agent. They resided in Old Hollow. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, July 29 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery conducted by Rev. Brian Wagner. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, RO. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison was in charge of the arrangements. Kent Jenkins Stone mason Kent Robinson Jenkins, 45, of Luray died July 31 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. He was born March 6, 1955, a son of Etta Bell Jenkins of Sperryville and the late Jimmy Robinson Jenkins. He was a stone mason. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Kathy Alther Jenkins of Luray; a son, Eric Robinson Jenkins and a daughter, Brandy LeAnn Jenkins, both of Luray. Additional survivors include a bother, Lawrence Allen Jenkins of Sperryville and two sisters, Julia Ellen Jenkins of Madison and Dorothy Ann Jenkins of Sperryville. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. John Burke. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1747, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Irma Holmes Amissville resident Irma Hitt Holmes, 68, died Daylilies discussed at Garden Club BY SUSAN JONES Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County Garden Club held its monthly meeting July 19 at the Washington fire hall. The program featured Mrs. Jeanie Cate, a daylily and peony grower whose nursery is near Etlan in Madison County. Mrs. Cate brought 15 late blooming daylilies from her garden, as well as two flower arrangements using daylilies and a salad with edible daylily blooms. She explained that daylilies are easy to grow in almost any location, but like full sun best. They can tolerate dry conditions, but appreciate our clay soils 'amended with compost, peat moss and mulch. Daylilies are not bothered by insects, but old foliage should be cleaned up in the fall to avoid slugs and thrips. Mrs. Cate also showed slides of several recent daylily introductions. Several club members submitted flower arrangements for judging. DeEtte Axelson and Betty Wood were awarded blue ribbons as advanced exhibitors, as was Janet Eastham as a novice. Carol Miller and Joanne Tepper were awarded blue ribbons for their horticulture entries in the daylily category, as were Mary Priest and Lucia Kilby in the lily category and Mary Revercomb, Sandra Anderson and Betty Wood for their vegetable entries of cucumbers, beans and peppers. President Lucia Kilby presided over the business meeting. Announcement was made that the Greens Workshop will be Dec. 4, 5 and 6. Helen Smith reported on the red-winged blackbird. RECYCLE Hostesses for the afternoon’s refreshments were Sandra Anderson, DeEtte Axelson and Joanne Tepper. Oni^Lrincj ^yfiougdh by Randy Minter YOUNG AT HEART If you are looking for guidance regarding a preschooler’s response to the illness and/or death of a parent, there is evidence to show that children between ages 3 and 5 years have little understanding of the irreversibility of death. Even when they are told about impending death ahead of time, they are still likely to ask when the deceased will return, for weeks or months after the death. Once young children receive a concrete explanation of death, they are likely to display signs of grieving. Young children are also easily overwhelmed by the intense emotional reactions of the remaining parent. With all this in mind, we should remain attentive to the emotional needs of young children who are grieving. While young children may not understand the finality of death, it’s clear they do understand the pain their caregivers suffer. Taking care of their worry is hard, but essential, if we wish to allay their fears. At the Moser Funeral Home, we’re here with a helping hand when your family has suffered the loss of one you love. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 540-347-3431. “One often calms one s grief by recounting it. ” - Pierre Corneille on Friday, July 28 at her home in Amissville. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 31 at Amissville United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Adams, Rev. Vernon R. DeLong and Rev. Dr. Randolph J. Daniels officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Holmes was born Aug. 9, 1931 in Virginia. She was a member of Amissville United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women and the Amissville Homemakers Association. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Edward Holmes and her father Mason L. Hitt, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Omega Hitt of Amissville; two daughters, Ann H. Simmons of Amissville and Connie Peterson of Marshall; two sisters, Mary Brown and Marion Woodward both of AmissviHe; three brothers, Mason L. Hitt, Jr. of Warrenton, John Hitt, Sr. and Martin Hitt of Amissville; and three grandchildren. Moser Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or Amissville United Methodist Church P.O. Box 108, Amissville, Va. 20106. Helen Jones Unionville resident Helen Bernice Dodson Jones, 40, of Unionville, died on Saturday July 29, in Orange. She was bom Oct. 1, 1959 in Charlottesville, a daughter of Lowell A. Dodson and Shirley Lubofsky Dodson of Unionville. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Monroe Walter Jones of Unionville; one son, William Monroe Jones of Unionville; one brother, Martin R. Dodson of Amissville; and two sisters, Linda D. Paris and Marlene D. Lamb, both of Unionville. 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INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212 Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies . Firewood 224 228. Furniture/Appliance ard/Moving Sales inces 232. Garage/Yari 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 273. Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service Please refer to category you wish to use 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost SarvfcM 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381. Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals -460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lega| Notlce, 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590 Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted 1^ Employment |ClassMed | Real Estate I Rentals/ Sales | Automotive Use, Till S()l Kl I I'llK lil MM-SSI S, Sl KYH I N \\l> I’nol I SSl(l\ \IS. 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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 all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you 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 3:00p.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 m subject matter, phraseology or setup The Times Newspapers are not liable for the y v_/ 1+BR APT $550/mo Rm ‘ in Irg house $300/mo kit priv, 2 mos sec-dep required. Boston area 540-547-4859 aft 2 pm ( FURNISHED, 2BR. close to I66, suitable for 1 or 2, short term possible w/ credit ck. Nosmoking. 540-364-3348 \_ 5 ACRE MINI-farm, 4 BR, 2 BA, full basement, rambler. Located in rural Madison County. References & deposit of $1500 required. Monthly rental $1500. 540-948-4644 after 6 PM ATLANTIC COSTAL HIGH & dry brick home. 2900 sq. ft., 3BR, 3BA, office/BR, Ig. enclosed porch, Ig. eat-in-kit/din. area. Secluded parlor & huge FR, oversized garage, slate foyer. $300,000. Wilmington, NC. 910-799-4257 K F INSIDE WARRENTON, Old Town, $149,900 / Eleven year old 4BR, I 3BA on quiet side I street. Fenced back ' yard backs up to creek. I Shade trees, elevated deck, rec room w/ FP, workshop, offstreet parking. Wonderful neighbors. This is as [ good as it gets for under 160K. Job transfer compels this sale, otherwise no way. 540349-2449. SCENIC 48.3 ac prime f farmland, w/2 frame houses, 22 mi W of Warrenton via Rt.211 & 522 @ 463 Dearing Rd. t Flint Hill S600K. Call 540-635-5233. E-mail: . www.rnichlsn@rma.edu F Pictures upon request 180 SZT"] v-) f OFFICES FOR LEASE Gainesville Area, Vint Hill. 900-8900 SF Free- F standing. S7.50/SF plus utilities. 888-448-4332. F www.vinthill.com -_ n V_) LAND RESPECTING RAPPAHANNOCK resident willing to pay taxes for hunting rights, i 540-937-5817. LET ME PAINT a portrait of your pet or horse Call Traci for an appointment 540-3417024 MWNM y_ k|| . - ■ ■:. j kMISSVILLE 8/5, 8am4pm. Rt. 211 to about 2 mi W of Amissville, L on 611,1st house on left. &LC YARD SALE 2 office desks, sofa & chair, hshld items, giftware. 8/5, 8am-1pm, Washington School, Mt. Salem Ave. VARRENTON, WE are movingl Sat., 8/5, 9noon, 5610 Wilshire Ct. (Mosby Woods Sub ). Lawn tractor, turn., Barbies w/ acces, stuffed animals, books for all ages, camping gear, tools, some clothes. -.•: .../ EW STEEL BUILDING in Crate 40X30 was $7,212 now $3,890 Must sellimi 1-800-2920111 ' LOWER LEVEL ticKets for Pre-season Redskins games with parking. 540-347-1761 273 -_ J kCK RUSSELL PUPS pure classic, tri-color, 2 F, 11 wks, smooth coat, elegant legs, all shots, etc., 540-349-8950 EG. AKC GERMAN Shepherd pups, 2 F avail., Black & tan. born 4-26-00. Wormed & 2 st shots. $400-450. 540349-9559. ARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 ARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. lONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES, windows, screen door frames-free for hauling. 703-7531046 EMALE BRITTANY, to good home only, needs fenced area. Will point birds. 540-364-2996 REE BIKES, all kinds 540-788-4593 REE BLACK LAB 3 yr old F., shots current, spayed, needs Ig yard or space to run. Cratetrained Good w/ children. 540-937-5901 REE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 REE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. REE WOOD BURNING stove. Insert, country flame, you pick up. Call 703-476-4022 iITTENS, FREE 2 black, cute as can be. litter box trained, great mousers. Need good home 540-349-4020 WO LOVING. PEOPLEoriented, mature cats. Owner moving, can't take. 540-349-8755 EARLYS CARPET, INC. I "he one-slop shup lie a hi inkle Home UcLtraung Service Flour ovenngs • Windo* Ircaiiurnis Vallpufvr* Shp Cover* A l 'phutslery Residential A Commerical Hi. 211 AmtaevMe. VA 937-5500 J IATURE INDIVIDUAL TO CARE FOR ELDERLY WOMAN at her home Room and board provided with small salary Please call Linda 540-987-8582 for more information V---—_i_^ ABC LICENSE Cana Cellars Inc. trading aa Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Road. Huntly, Rappahannock County, Virginia 22640 la applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. John Delmare President 8-2,8-9-00 #327306 -N 605 Automobile. V..J DODGE '92 DYNASTY 200K, new trans, runs well, body & int. great, cruise control, A/C. $950 OBO -540-3383366 or 703-362-6045 HONDA '97 ACCORD EX, Tan, Michelin tires, great cond., 119K Hwy. • $9,300 OBO. Erik: 540675-2233. HONDA '91 CIVIC DX HB. White, blue int., A/C, auto, orig. owner, garaged. $3,000. Loc L'burg. 703-779-7761 TOYOTA 1993 CAMRY LE, ABS, one owner, 107,000 miles, Alpine Radio, $6,500. Call: 540-338-5717. TOYOTA '88 CELICA 192K, runs great, new tires good cond, needs body work. $1,000 OBO. 301-299-2724 V_ BLAZER 1987, fair cond $4800 540-347-5143 CHEVY TAHOE 1998 Limited, loaded & new tires. $24,000 OBO. 540-364-1912 FORD EXPLORER 1993 Sport, 2 dr, 4WD, 5 sp. 97K, rebuilt trans & new clutch. $7500. 540-3472867 ISUZU TROOPER 1986. 4wd, 5 sp, PS, AC, reworked drive train, $1,675. After 8 PM 540347-9693. CHEVY '88 4WD 85K eng. Bed lop, new trans, brakes, exhaust. Well-maintained $5,350. 540-347-0095 NISSAN PICKUP 4X4 1992 , SE, 93K mis, loaded, exc. cond, 4 cyl, 5 spd, AC, factory light bar, $6000 540222-0664 Iv msg. ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPER Share our vision We're a dynamic fast growing company with capable leadership poised for unparalleled success. We're looking for an aanuntant/bookkeeper to be apart of a winning team that will be highly recognized in its industry. If you're ambitious interested in growing and looking for the just rignt spot, call 540-364-6224 COACHES WANTED Rappahannock County High School is seeking qualified applicants for coaching positions for the 2000-2001 school year. • Girl’s Basketball • Girl’s Softball • Boys Basketball • Boys Baseball • Track To apply call Mary Anne Biggs 540-987-8773 Driver Needed Reliable, Customer Sen/ice Oriented, Familiar with the Warrenton and surrounding area, Good Driving Record & Map reading ability Required. Verifiable references only. Respond with current driving record to VAMAC INC. 156 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 Housekeeping Part-time. Top Pay. Ashby inn Call 540-592-3900 Auctions v. j Fri., Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville An auction with something for all: Woodworking shop tools; Craftsman drill press & handsaw, etc; Lots & lots ot Coca Cola collectibles, Beanie Babies; Many trolls; Pez dispensers; Extension ladder, tools Lots good, clean household furniture; Old records - 45s, LPs, etc,; Glassware; Collectibles etc. A most magnificent Box Lot Heaven at auction’s start and finish. / V.A.A.F#330 V PO. Box 178 Amissville, VA 20206 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 or 540-675-3729 www.bpauctions.com E-mail; bpa@tidalwave.net Bill Pavne Auctions. Inc. HOUSEKEEPING Staff for the Red Fox Inn, Weekends and Holidays Required Apply in Person: Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA20117 LABORER FRESAFE CHIMNEY SYSTEMS HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENNG Year round Full Time Benefits Starting pay $9 plus per hour depending on experience Warrenton, VA Call 540-347-1187 1-800-545-6607 LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/AIDE For elderly lady. Room plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. Call 540-937-5422 or 540-439-3366 RESTAURANT BLUE MOON CAFE Sperryville, VA seeks Chef/Cook for full-time or parttime work. Requirements: are cooking school or 2 years dining experience. Contact: George 540-987-3162 Restaurant Bussers Experience necessary. Applyin person The Railstop Restaurant. 6478 Main Street The Plains, Va 540-253-5644. Restaurant * WAITSTAFF * BUS STAFF * LINE COOK Days, Nights, Weekends & Holiday Req. Apply in person Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 r RN Tired of every other weekend work or institutional work? Immediate openings for PRN RN. We're looking for a flexible, experienced, organized, independent worker who can also function in an interdisciplinary group. Great working environment. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, weekdays. Wanted person to work with Mares, Foals & Yearlings. Benefits incl. & housing. Exp. necessary. 540-937-7010 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 V Farm Equipment J BEEF CATTLE & FARM EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL Farina Farm Nokesville, VA (Between Manassas & Wanenton) 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 trl., JD AMT 600 lawn tractor, 2 JO 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/fert., spreader, sprayer, no-till planter, cultimulcher, discs, plows, Butchering equipment, shop tools, approx 400 bales hay & many more items of equip. Call for descriptive Brochure 804-730-0500 www.ownbyco.com ADMMSTRATTVE 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 Exce( 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. * TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 9, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU EXTENSION #98-07-01 Eldred Bed and Breakfast — Fran Eldred desires a further extension to her existing Special Use permit for a two-room bed and breakfast. First extension of one year to expire August 12,1998. Extension allowed under Section 6-1-5, Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent properly owners, and any other parlies wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator. P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 7-26, 8-2-00 _#326450 Bids & Proposals Invitation for Bids: Additions to and Renovations of Offices Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue & Registrar The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids on additions to and renovations ol County government offices, specifically the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Registrar of Voters offices. A pre-bid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Thursday, August 17 at 10:00 AM at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street, Washington. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described Bid bond or certified check in the amount of $500.00 is required with aH bids, and a Payment Bond in the amount of $500.00 will be required as a condition of signing the contract All bids should be submitted as required in the complete bid specifications package, which may be obtained at the County Administration Office (along with plans & specifications) All bids must be received at the County Administration Office Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P O. Box 519 Washington, VA 22747 by Tuesday, August 29 2000, by 2:00 PM , bids shall be opened and read aloud one day after their receipt. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as sal forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply The County reserves the right to reiect anv or all bids 7 BY ORDER OF: Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors 7-26, 8-2-00 *327060

BANKING Join the team of the Community Bank providing the BEST Customer Service in the region! We are looking for two quality people to fill the fojlowing positions in our main office located in McLean and our Sterlino office. a Customer Service Rap- Previous teller experience preferred with strong cash handling. Excellent customer service skills and previous bank experience required. JOIN A TEAM DEDICATED TO QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE! Competitive salaries and benefits plan. Forward confidential resume to Terri Dunbar at: The Heritage Bank 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22101 or fax to: 703-356-2796 EOE DISPLAY ADVERTISING SAT FS COORDINATOR The Fauquier Times-Democrat is seeking a well organized detail oriented person to coordinate advertising sales ana advertising production. Duties include assisting the advertising sales force with paperwork, scheduling of ads, follow-up on production flow for sales reps. This individual will be responsible for assisting sales reps with billing issues, advertising deadlines and customer service. This part-time/full-time position will allow the individual a chance to work in an exciting and creative fast paced advertising department with potential for growth within the company. all Kathleen Keller 540-347-4222 V—!■ We Keep Virginia Moving VDOT ia growing in order to Keep Virginia Moving. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following opening in the Culpeper District: TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY AGENT SPECIALIST (Appraiser) #02960 Right of Way & Utilities Section Prepare appraisals on all types of real estate property, including partial acquisitions with before & after valuation analysis. Compiles & prepares available market data reports, title examinations & project lost & time study estimates, manually & through the use of computerized software in a windows environment. Negotiates with landowners to acquire right of way for proposed projects & determines relocation needs for displaced property owners. Conducts examination of property titles & reviews deeds and agreement & conduct real estate closing as necessary. Represents the ROW section by serving as an expert witness in condemnation hearings and attending field inspections. Candidates must have considerable working knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to real estate appraisal & conveyance, easements, contracts, eminent domain, transfer of real estate, leases, mortgages, & appraisal techniques. Demonstrated ability to plan & carry out routine work assignments, handle multiple projects, work independently & to utilize computers in a windows environment. College degree with major course work in real estate or a related field & /or equivalent combination of training & experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the work. Must be able to obtain notary public appointment. Candidates actively pursuing or that possesses Real estate appraisal license desirable. Salary: $28,292 - $44,171 TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY AGENT SPECIALIST #08713 Right of Way & Utilities Section Negotiate with landowners to acquire right of way for proposed road constructions projects. Prepare title examinations & coordinates deed closings; determines needs for displaced property owners & engages in property management activities to include assessment of hazardous materials for the purpose of highway construction & maintenance. Prepares right of way cost estimates & appraisal; participates in project development by representing the ROW Section in project scopings, interim & final field inspections. Serves as an expert witness in condemnation hearings. Must have considerable working knowledge of State & Federal laws pertaining to real estate appraisal & conveyance, easements, contracts, eminent domain transfer of real estate, leases, mortgages, & appraisal techniques. Demonstrated ability to plan & carry out routine work assignments, handle multiple projects, work independently & to utilize computers in a window environment. College degree with major course work in real estate or a related field &/or equivalent combination of training & experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the work. Must be able to obtain notary public appointment. Salary: $28,292 - $44,171. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR #05262 & #02810 Structures & Bridge Section Design bridge projects by developing detailed plans for simple & complex structures. Reviews structural plans for correctness & completeness and conducts on-site visits to bridge construction projects to ensure conformity with plans; & represents the Department at project showings & pre-construction meetings. Maintains files & correspondence & final project records. Provides guidance & training to engineering technicians as necessary. Must have knowledge & ability to design & analyze statically determinant & indeterminant bridges with a structural strength to carry specific load. Must be skilled in CADD & drafting methods & procedures. Demonstrated ability to interpret & apply engineering design principles & Department’s specifications, standards & policies. Must be skilled in performing complex mathematical calculations including trigonometry. College degree with major in civil engineering or related engineering experience & PE License desirable. Salary: $40,406 - $63,083. NOTE: If there are insufficient number of qualified applicants for the Transportation Engineer Senior, it may be filled as a Transportation Engineer with comparable duties & qualifications as stated above. Salary for the Transportation Engineer: $36,962 - $57,706. A valid VA Driver’s License is required for all positions. Selected candidates should possess good communication & customer service skills & will be subject to a DMV driving record review. 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. If qualified, send or fax a completed VA State Application to Human Resources, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax number (540) 829-7448. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. VA Relay Center toll free number: TDD/PC: 1-800-828-1120 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. Applications must include the position title & position number. A separate application is required for each position applied. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are available at http://www.dhrm.state.va.us: any VDOT location or VEC. Applications must be received by the Culpeper District Human Resources Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2000. Reasonable accommodation will be provided pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WAREHOUSE International tableware distributor seeking full-time, long-term warehousemen. Duties to include, but not limited to, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory checks, and stock filing. Previous experience required. High school graduate. Must have own transportation. Must be willing to work overtime as required. Previous applicants need not apply. Apply in person at Pimpernel, #3 Industrial Road, Warrenton, VA (540) 347-2772 NOW HIRING Housekeeping Dishwasher Please call Linda Kidd 540-399-1779 or 301-468-9200 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 To Place YOUR Employment Or Classified Ad! Or Fax 540-349-8676 ii We Service ALL Vacuums *5 HELDOVER! factory-direct*stores “Hi, I’m David Famous 81b Upright Upright urecK. iNow ior only $299 you’ll receive my upright and niy compact cannister. PLUS for a limited time I’ll include my $100 Cordless Speed Iron FREE!*” “Go to one of my factory direct stores and Trv Before You Buy” 1 -888-TRY-ORECK 6 Stones: Open Sundays! Santa Fe CarWash Carl D- Silver Parkway Shoppe Great Clip* Bank of America PeUmart Sports Authority I We Service and Repair ALL BRANDS I of Vacuums & Sewing Machines I ll()()\ I R-ROYAI *1 l Rl k N-DIK I 1)1 \ II -\ IK1NOLU K\INA«MORI ! •I K! I I S I IMATKS!* L METROORYCK The ONLY Oreck Authorized Sales & Service Facility 540-785-7666 1475 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Central Park Fredericksburg ■ Buy 2 packs of any brand vacuum bags, get third bag ! FREE! (We sell Brand name quality bags NOT generic) ■ Clean & Tune Up Service! ■ r FREE! | Carpet Stain Remover | with any purchase $10 or more. I 1-2200 model only Offers above cannot be combined with other offers $9 95 S4H charge tor iron See store tor details Offer ends August 15, 2000 02000 Oreck Holdings. U-C All rights reserved All trademarks owned and used under the authorization ot Oreck Holdings J We Keep Virginia Moving VDOT is growing in order to Keep Virginia Moving. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following opening in the Culpeper District: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV (Design) #09216 Location & Design Section Designs routine to moderately complex highway improvement projects by using CADD. Reviews roadway designs & produces complete plans. Reviews work of others & calculates quantities & develops accurate construction cost estimates. Uses computers, calculators, aerial photographs, topographical maps, & road & bridge standards in the design of improvement projects. Conducts on-site visits to ensure conformity with plans & represents the Department at project showings & pre-construction meetings. Must have knowledge of roadway design, highway construction &'surveying. Must have knowledge & skill in CADD & drafting methods & plan preparation procedures. Demonstrated ability to interpret & apply standard engineering & Department’s specifications, standards & policies. Must be skilled in performing complex mathematical calculations including trigonometry. Coursework in math, mechanical drawing, & civil engineering desirable. Salary: $25,881 - $40,406. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VII #06121 Location & Design Section Assists the Survey Engineer by resolving survey related construction problems; coordinates with inspection personnel &/or contractors, and monitors contractor compliance. Coordinates & supervises existing survey technician staff in construction stakeouts of roads, bridges & large drainage structures. Handles & coordinates design/survey functions in preparation for pre-construction conferences; review plan assembly of computer stakeout reports & survey functions in preparation for pre-construction conferences; review plan assembly of computer stakeout reports & survey reference data for completeness & accuracy prior to submission to the contractor, attend scoping meetings, perform regular field inspections & attend conferences. Provides training in construction surveying & use of computer output listings to VDOT employees & contractors as needed. Manages the survey location of drainfields & collaborates to resolve any issues that arise. Performs other survey duties as needed. Must have a through knowledge of highway construction/survey techniques &expertise in highway design standards & applications. Skilled in the use of computers, including CADD. Ability to manage complex survey projects; work with & supervise others; monitor contractors; analyze situations & develop collaborative resolution; provide training; read & interpret highway plans & survey documents. A VA Land Surveyor’s License or SIT certification is desirable. Salary: $33,811 - $52,787 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV (SAAR #06755 Location & Design Section Designs routine to moderately complex highway improvement projects by using computer aided drafting & design systems (CADD). Produces SAAP & No-plan assemblies & coordinates work with other personnel. Reviews roadway & produces complete plans. Reviews work of others & calculates/checks quantities & vouchers & develops accurate construction cost estimates. Uses computers, calculators, aerial photographs, topographical maps & road & bridge standards in the design of improvements projects. Conducts on-site visits to ensure conformity with plans & represents the Department at project showings & pre-construction meetings. Must have knowledge of roadway design, highway construction & surveying. Must have knowledge & skill in CADD & drafting methods & plan preparation procedures. Knowledge of Department’s SAAP, no-plan & final audit processes desirable. Demonstrated ability to interpret & apply standard engineering & Department’s specifications, standards & policies. Must be skilled in performing complex mathematical calculations including trigonometry. Coursework in math, mechanical drawing & civil engineering desirable. Salary: $25,881 - $40,406. TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT #03307 Warrenton Residency - Bridge Crew Supervise & support all bridge functions by construction, repairing & maintaining bridges. Supervisory duties include assigning equipment & work tasks, ensuring work is performed safely & in accordance with maintenance standards, & determining work methods to be used. Conducts performance evaluations, counsels employees & makes recommendations on personnel actions. Performs bridge repair & replacement tasks, interprets bridge plans & coordinate repair work with field personnel. Manage budget & prepare cost estimates & complete forms & reports. May be required to work in emergency situations. Must have working knowledge of bridge maintenance & construction practices/procedures & supervisory principles & practices. Must be able to plan, instruct, & supervise the work of others; plan, prioritize, & coordinate multiple projects; maintain accurate records; & read & interpret standard bridge plans & sketches. Requires safety shoes. Experience in carpentry &/or concrete construction work will be considered a plus. Salary: $28,292- $44,171. EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN SENIOR #01611 Warrenton Residency - Equipment Shop Service & repair VDOT equipment, pool cars & other state vehicles. Will diagnosis complex mechanical malfunctions & uses computerized diagnostic & testing equipment to troubleshoot engine & related mechanical malfuntions or electrical systems. Specializes in repairing & overhauling complex mechanical malfunctions & related systems operations & uses a wide variety of electronic, power & hand tools. Conducts official State vehicle inspections & prepares paperwork, maintains records & performs computer data entry. Provides guidance to other repair technicians & equipment operators in the operation & maintenance of equipment. Must have considerable working knowledge in the repair of automotive, construction, maintenance equipment & standard shop practices & techniques & skill using hand & power tools & diagnostic equipment. Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment failures & performs repairs, operate various highway equipment, perform manual labor & lead & direct work of others. Must be able to maintain records & operate computers. Requires safety shoes, physical examination & Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within 6 months of employment. Selected candidate subject to pre-employment drug test. Salary: $23,675 - $36,962 A valid Virginia Driver’s License is required for all positions. Selected candidates should possess good communication & customer service skills & will be subject to a DMV driving record review. Benefits package includes 11 paid holidays; 5 paid sick days & 2 paid personal days to start; up to 12 Said vacation days 1st year; paid retirement contributions; & ealth & life insurance are provided with no waiting periods. If qualified send or fax a completed Virginia State Application to Human Resources, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax number (540) 829-7448 Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Virginia Relay Center; TDD/PC; 1-800-828-1120 or Voice: 1-800828-1140. Applications must include the position title & position number. A separate application is required for each position applied. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are available at http//www.dhrm.state.va.us: any VDOT Location, VEC. Applications must be received by the Culpeper District Human Resources Office no later then 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2000. Reasonable accommodation will be provided pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Restaurant The Bleu Rock Inn, in Sperryville/Washington, VA is expanding its needs. Please Apply in person for: • Waitpersons • P/T Bartenders, wait experience a plus • Pub Server Maturity and experience important 540-987-3190 ask for Meredith H Quarles Fnergy Services DRIVERS For Warrenton and Manassas areas: Join our team of full-time Fuel CHI Truck Drivers serving local customers. To qualify, you must have a CDL with Hazmat and a good driving record. We offer our employees a competitive salary and an outstanding benefit package, inducing 401(H) and Profit Sharing Dental Insurance, aid immedate Medcal coverage. Please bring driving record with you and see John Shamblin at Quarles Energy Services, 9683-A James Madison Hwy., Warrenton, VA. 540439-8962 OASIS CD & CASSETTE DUPLICATION I Oasis CD & Cassette Duplication is one of I the nation's leading providers of CD repli- I cation for musicians, record labels, and I software developers. Located in scenic I Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis I offers an informal but extremely fast- I paced office environment. Oasis' growth rate and future prospects are excellent. PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PREPRESS AND SALES POSITIONS Must have excellent organizational and customer-service abilities. An extensive knowledge of computer graphics and prepress is a must for Prepress and a bonus for Project Management. Applicants for Sales should have good phone and computer skills. A knowledge of music is a plus. A desire to delight the customer and an attention to detail are essential for all positions. Blue Cross, vacation and sick leave are available. Please e-mail resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: 3mpf9yge»«trch9Qa»ty?d-Cqm, or fax to: 540/675-2500. SSSBSBBBBB ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST #1-01 FT in Culpeper preparing bank deposits, bank reconciliations, assisting with journal entries, accounts payable, and other accounting duties. Accounting and computer exp. with a knowledge of generally accepted procedures. $20,731 p/yr COOK #1-03 On-call for meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hours included. $6.85/hr. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #122-03 Hourly positions available to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens & perform related tasks. Exp. in human services. Shifts: 8 - 4 pm every other Saturday & Sunday. On-call positions also. Rate: $9.64p/yr TRANSIT OPERATOR #1-02 PT position (18.75 hrs.) to transport consumers in Madison County only. Good driving record. $7.56/hr fin RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN Jllllk COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD PLEASE APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2000, TO: HUMAN RESOURCES P.O. BOX 1568 CULPEPER, VA 22701 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 AA/EEO Marriott Ranch has the following job opportunities: Full-time Administrative Assistant Must be experienced and have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications Full-time Sous Chef Must be experienced in food and beverage production, will assist our Executive Chef for all on and off-site catering needs Full-time Maintenance Assistant Must be experienced in general maintenance, will work closely with our Maintenance Supervisor Lawncare Maintenance Must be experienced in operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment For interview call Debbie Johnston Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm tiMtarnott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V

Summer video views By Naomi & Herb* Rappahannock News Writers • My Dog Skip: 95 minutes, PG-13, 1999. We loved it . This very nostalgic film stars Frankie Muniz (TVs "Malcolm in the Middle"), Kevin Bacon as the "stem and demanding" dad who lost his leg in the war, Diane Lane as Mom, and TV Frasier's "Moose" the dog as Skip. Set in 1942 Yazoo, Mississippi, it is based on writings of Willie Morris about his first dog, received on the occasion of his ninth birthday, (against the express wishes of his father). Issues of war, racism and bullying are dealt with in wise and gentle fashion, and the morality lessons learned by the boy are universal. Skip changes the child's life, helps him obtain boy pals, a girlfriend, and teaches him responsibility and acceptance. Yazoo was still segregated, but when the boy makes friends with a black child, he observes that "Skip make friends with all other dogs, I guess dogs are smarter than people." Good humor and lots of shenanigans with Skip make this a fhn, sweet, loving film that parents can watch with their children. Have a few hankies ready for the end, Herb advises! • Anna and The King: 1999, 147 minutes, PG-13, starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat. This is yet another retelling of the real life adventures of Anna Leonowens during her tenure as tutor of the King of Siam's many children. It bears no resemblance to the dancing, flinging, Yul Brynner starring trifle, "The Kink and I". It is a lush and thoughtful film, fully cognizant of the political unrest which existed in 1862 Siam (now Thailand). Anna is an educated and well traveled English widow with a young son who has never seen England, but is very British nonetheless. The King's eldest son (heir to the throne) is arrogant and lazy, but soon mends his ways under Anna's wise tutelage. Chow Hun-Fat is .fevery inch the King, regal in rbearing and manner. He and "Anna are models of restraint throughout the unforeseen events (political and personal) which occur around them. (Today's world could benefit from such restraint!) The costumes, scenery and photography are outstanding and beautiful. The film is at times amusing, at others sad, and educational as well. The King tells Anna once "I was always believing English women slept in hats!" The film relates, as well, a tale of unfulfilled love between the King and Anna. Though there is some violence during the Burmese raids on Siam, as well as a few other strong scenes, middle school children and up should be able to see this with their parents. Naomi dubbed it fabulous! • Angela's Ashes: Rated R, 146 minutes, 1999. Based on the hugely popular memoir by Frank McCourt, starring Emily Watson and Robert Carlyle. A coming of age story in depression era Limerick, Ireland, where the key word is poverty. Its opening notes that while all childhoods are miserable, there are none so bad as the "poor, miserable, Irish Catholic childhood." Mother Angela is rock strong, while Dad is a drunk and wastrel. Whenever he gets a job, which is seldom, he usually immediately drinks the proceeds, leaving Frank and his three brothers hungry. Then comes another baby, who dies, two of Frank's brothers die, then there’s another couple of babies. Angela finally denies Dad his "marital rights," saying that "as long as there are no more children eternal damnation sounds just fine." Many of the scenes from the poor catholic school attended by Frank and his siblings are quite amusing, as are several scenes during confession. Frank discovers reading and Shakespeare while in the hospital with typhoid and this fuels his desire to come to America. Despite the grinding poverty, hunger, death and disease, there is redeeming value to this film, but it is probably suitable only for high school and adults. It is a pretty faithful adaptation of McCourt's book. Excellent acting by the entire cast, said Herb. • Woman Wanted: 110 minutes, 1998-99, rated R, with Holly Hunter, Kiefer Sutherland and Michael Moriarity. Hunter (Emma) comes to the household of a widower estranged from his son (Sutherland), who still lives in the house, to be a cook, maid, etc. Its a strange tale (and you wonder why a woman so young, pretty and was successful , The Flint Hill Fireman’s annual carnival which was held last week ended on Saturday evening with rain throughout the evening but the carnival proved to be a success. The parade was enjoyed and well attended, as was the carnival by the young and old. The firemen would like to thank anyone who helped in any way. ' Michael and Janet Vest, Leigh Gomez and children, Michael and Emily and Jamie fcnd Casey Vest, all of Virginia Beach were guests of Mrs. Christine Vest and attended the fireman’s carnival. Rodney Vest of Woodville was a Saturday guest of his mother. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has Bible study at the church on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Worship service is held each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The annual picnic of the Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville churches was held at the 4-H Center on Sunday and was well attended. The Jenkins family reunion held at the Rappahannock Park on Sunday was well attended. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the fire hall on Monday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. for their regular meeting. All members are urged to attend and new members are welcome. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on the second and fourth Sunday. The public is welcome. We wish everyone on the sick list a speedy recovery. Gas price blues? Try ridesharing Commuter Connections, a free service provided by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, can help commuters with car pools, van pools, connections to commuter buses, connections to Virginia Rail Express, and connections to Metro. In addition, Commuter Connections helps with ridesharing throughout the region. The Commuter Connections program can be of assistance to those who commute to any locality (Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Warrenton, Orange, etc.). Ridesharing is not just for those heading to Northern Virginia or the District of Columbia. Fof those whose commute is 10 or 100 roundtrip miles or more, free assistance is available. Call (540) 829-7451 and ask for the Rideshare coordinator to start saving money, easing traffic numbers on our roads and helping the environment. obviously educated is working as a maid) where she soon loves the father, but has an affair with the son as well. There are harsh feeling between the father and son because of the mother's death (and her final days spent in an institution because she was dangerously crazy). Ultimately, however, although Emma leaves the household, she also serves as the catalyst which brings the father and son back together. There's a quirky ending involving a photograph which still leave you guessing at the outcome. Herb really enjoyed the film, but Naomi thought it was a little too implausible. • Felicia's Journey: Although rated PG-13, this should be rated R because of its theme and substance. 116 minutes, 1999 starring Bob Hoskins and Elaine Cassidy. Hoskins is an extremely eccentric "bachelor," who lives in his dead mother's huge old country mansion and prepares elaborate meals watching old TV cooking shows which feature his mother. Basically all his mental problems stem from relationship with his mother (surprise!). He works in some strange food factory, and spends his spare time seemingly "rescuing" unfortunate girls. Actually he is luring them into his lair, where he ultimately kills them. He keeps video tapes of all his dead girls. He meets Felicity, who is pregnant by a man who leaves her, and plans the same fate for her. Hoskins arranges for her abortion, then tries to drug her so that he can kill her, but she escapes and he hangs himself, end of story, and a good thing said Naomi. We didn’t give this any thumbs at all. These and other fine films (as well as DVD's) available at Cinema Paradiso Video Rental, Packing Shed Corner, Porter and Gay Streets, Washington (675-3410) Wednesday-Sunday 12:30-6 p.m. Fridays until 7:30 p.m. * Naomi and Herb, aging but hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. 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. Elisabeth B. Johnson to T.G. Taylor Construction LLC, Town of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $75,000. John L. Lyster to Carl McGlothlin, lot 3, 2.01761 acres, Jackson District. $34,000. Stevens E. Butler and wife to James R. Shaw and wife, 5 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Brian Wharton to Brian Wharton and wife, 2.022 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Paul M. Kearney and wife to Banjamin C. Mason and wife, 29.60 acres, Jackson District. $245,000. John G. Kestner to James Stewart Willis and wife, 61.8753 acres, Hawthorne District. $293,907.68. Michael S. Brown to Mary V. Brown, tract one, Owen Subdivision, tract 1 and 2, Owen Subdivision, Hampton Distriet. Deed of gift. Michael S. Brown to Mary V. Brown, lot one, 2.5173 acres. Deed of gift. Berkley L. Rish and wife to Margaret M. Mumame, 6.177 acres, Stonewall District. $110,000. Virginia Duty to William R. Compton and wife, 3 acres. $65,000. Anne Pallie and others to Wayne M. Consolla and wife, 25.00006 acres, Jackson District. $125,000. Ray T. Compton and wife to Jeffrey R. Compton, 2 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. CALL COLDWELL BANKER -FOR SALETRULY RARE FIND 21 plus open acres on the outskirts of Little Washington. There are numerous house sites as well as a lovely strong stream running along one side of the property. If you are looking for privacy as well as proximity to town, this could be the one for you. Well already in @ 15 g.p.m. Wonderful mountain views. $195,000 -FOR RENTSTATELY BRICK VICTORIAN 4 BR, 3.5 BA Farmhouse in Rappahannock Co., near Woodville, in peaceful location. $1600/mo. 2 BR, 2 BA house near Boston on quiet country road. Stone chimney, fireplace. Very cozy & comfortable. $695/mo. Please call today for a FREE market analysis of your property. The market is very active and now is an excellent opportunity to list. Purchasers welcome too!! (540) 825-3300 Philip C. Strange (540) 937-5858<H) 332 |ames Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 COCDUICU. bam Kef? n £1 Rl \ \ISS \N< I w ww.cold we 11 I'm nker.com Horse bam goes here You’ve found the perfect pasture. Now's the time to give us a call, even if you're not ready to build just yet We understand financing rural property better than anyone We re specialists In loans for country homes, acreage, horse stalls, barns, small farms, and more. Country living starts with a toll-free call It pays to barrow at FARMCREDTPOt 1-800-559-1016 (540) 347-3344 ■=* WE MAKE THE RURAL LOANS OTHERS DON'T EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD tollfree at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryville - Five acres of gently rolling pastureland, building site with view, septic approved, private road access. $49,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerity@aol.com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank * (540) 987-8146 W ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. I-1 Flint Hill - Magnificently situated to to take advantage of the cbamatic Blue Ridge Mt. Views, Old Stonewall provides a tranquil setting for this custom designed 3level bright and airy Contemporary. Special features included all oak floors, 6-panel doors, 8 & 9-foot ceilings, hay windows, excellent floor plan for its 4,700 sq. ft. of living space, 2 fireplaces, wet bar, cedar closets, 2 heating/cooling systems, large deck, screened porch, 2-car garage, tennis court, pond and 29 acres. $689,900 ^ Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 fit Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Washington, Virginia 1 block from the Inn, 12 Harris Hollow Road. House tastefully redone in the early 90s. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Formal living and dining rooms. Family room with built-in bookshelves. Utility room and 2 car attached garage, master suite on first floor with private bath. 2 large bedrooms with lots of storage upstairs and a sitting room area. $289,900 MLS#RP3222023. Protected by 2-10 warranty. Don't have time to come in person to view this home? Log onto www.homesdatabase.com/samsnead click on view listings, go to 12 Harris Hollow Road, click on virtual tour (give time to download). Take a look, if any questions please call. Krao 12723 Lee Highway, Washington, VA. Nice Ranch home on over 1/2 acre lot, just west of town. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room, sitting room, utility room, and a covered porch. Priced at $99,900. Protected for 1 year by a 2-10 Home Warranty. MLS#RP3260192 Call Sam @ #Home 540-987-9336 • #Office 540-987-9243. Toll free 1-800-292-3548